HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-14 CC MINUTESSaturday, March 14, 2020
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
CALL TO ORDER:
A Special Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Kors on
Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Grace Elena Garner, Lisa Middleton, Dennis Woods; Mayor Pro
Tem Christy Holstege; and Mayor Geoff Kors
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: David H. Ready, City Manager; Jeffrey Ballinger, City Attorney; Marcus Fuller,
Assistant City Manager; and Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk, were present at Roll
Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated
in the minutes.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Special Closed Session of the City Council of March 14, 2020, was called to order by Mayor
Kors at 4:00 p.m., with all members present.
The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the Special
Closed Session Meeting Agenda:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – MATTERS CREATING SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) or more matters that, under the existing circumstances, the City Attorney believes
creates significant exposure to litigation.
THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES, Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957:
Consultation with Chief of Police and City Attorney
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager David Ready
Perry Madison, Director of Human Resources
Peter Brown, Attorney
Employee Organizations: Management Association of Palm Springs
Palm Springs Fire Safety
Palm Springs Fire Management
Palm Springs Police Management Association
Palm Springs Police Officers Association
Public Employees Association of Palm Springs
City Manager Ready reported that the City Council received briefings and provided direction to
staff regarding the agendized Closed Session Items; announced that under his authority as the
City Manager/Director of Emergency Services that he has declared a local emergency in response
to novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 04/02/2020