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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ,
JANUARY 29, 2003
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California,
was called to order by Mayor Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon
Way, on Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at 5:30 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney
announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was
convened in open session.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Hodges, Mills, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and
Mayor Kleindienst
Absent: None
The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag, and a Moment of Silence.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on January 24, 2003.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items on Page 4 of agenda this date.
PRESENTATIONS: None
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING ,
AUTHORITY: - No Business
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared the meeting adjourned for
the purpose of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency; after which,
members reconvened as the City Council.
CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Terry Nuancewander, 2003 Court for Riverside County Indio Date Festival, extended an
invitation for all to attend the upcoming festival,
Kenny Long, Palm Springs, stated that response lime in the Desert Highland Estates
area is slow and questioned how one can work to improve the response time with the
Police Department.
Lorne Creshaw, Palm Springs, stated that support should be given to the Palm Springs
Animal Shelter.
Linda Francis, Friends of Palm Springs Animal Shelter, stated that the City should deny
the option of joining the CVAG Animal Shelter coalition.
Dr. Kunz, Animal Medical Hospital, stated that Palm Springs has a high reputation in
animal care; and that it is hoped a solution will be found to keep the shelter in Palm
Springs.
Shelly Wills, Smoke Tree Pets & Supplies, recommended the City keep the shelter
located in the City. � /
Council Minutes
01-29-03, Page 2
John Stiles, President of Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation, read a
prepared letter, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk, concerning the formation of a
budget task farce to assist the Council.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Items 1 thru 4.
It was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, that Items
1 thru 4 be adopted.
Review by City Manager of Consent Items to be clarified.
1. MO 7244 approving specifications, plans, and working details and authorize
advertisement for construction bids for the Gene Autry Trail and Ramon Road
Median Landscaping Project, CP00-01.
2. MO 7245 approving specifications, plans and working details and authorize
advertisement for construction bids for the Traffic Signal Modification Project, at
East Palm Canyon Drive and Araby/Escoba Drive, CP02-24.
3. Res 20536 approving Final Map 30568, The Keith Companies, representing
Palm Canyon Village LLC, to subdivide property located at 2795 and 2895 East
Palm Canyon, T4S, R4E, Section 25. A4633.
' 4. Res 20537 approving a time extension for Star Canyon Resort, Case 5.0830, PD
260, TTM 29691 from May 17, 2003 to January 30, 2005 property located at
South Palm Canyon Drive between Sunny Dunes to the north; Mesquite Avenue
to the South; and South Belardo Road to the west; W-C-1 and W-R-3 zones,
Sections 22 and 23.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS: None
Councilmembers reported on various civic and community organizational
meetings and events which they attended, subsequent to the last regular
meeting, and announced upcoming events of community interest.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
5. PALM SPRINGS VISITOR CENTER- 2901 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE
2002-03 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT
Recommendation: That the Council approve a contract with O'Donnell r
Escalante Architects for pre-design and schematic design services for property
located at 2901 North Palm Canyon Drive (Tramway Gas Station) for conversion
to the City's Visitor Center not to exceed $18,000 and based on an hourly fee
schedule; and amend the budget thereto. A4634.
Councilmember Mills directed that the last line on 5A4 be deleted and that the
last paragraph of 5A3 should be eliminated.
Council Minutes
01-29-03, Page 3
Minute Order 7246 with revisions to contract and Resolution 20538 as '
recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by
Mills and unanimously carried, that M07246 and R20538 be adopted.
6. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None
ADDED STARTERS: None
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests
Councilmember Oden requested staff contact the Foundation of the Retarded
regarding CBDG grant funds.
PUBLIC reports or requests
STAFF reports or requests
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor dec0ared 7
a meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk