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' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2003
A Special 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
Thursday, March 20, 2003, at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Hodges, Mills, Oden, Reller-Spurgin,
and Mayor Kleindienst
Absent: None
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act for Special Call Meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS LISTED ON AGENDA: None
STUDY SESSION:
1. TRAMWAY GAS STATION/VISITORS CENTER
Recommendation: That the Agency/Council consider various schematics
for the architectural design of the Visitors Center.
' Director of Economic & Community Development stated that Option A
includes a vary small amount of improvements just to ready the building to
be occupied; that Option B addresses restroom needs with another building
that would allow ADA access in the restrooms; and that Option C if a full
approach to include complete landscaping.
Architect stated that the building is only 2,300 square feet; that the addition
of restrooms is needed; that care is taken to preserve the historical
significance of the project; that many ideas had been reviewed; that the
ultimate recommendation is Option C at this time.
Councilmember Mills questioned the uses of surrounding properties.
Mayor stated that a request had been made to know who the partners for
the project would be; what the vision of the complete plan and the goal of
the build out; that the presentation does not include the answers; and that it
is important to know what the future options for use of the building are; it is
important to know who the partners or participants are; that the site
planning should be available for review and that the site is major element at
the entrance of the City.
' Councilmember Mills stated that we do own this building and the adjacent
property owner is willing to work with the City; that the plans do not indicate
the willingness, and that the program should be shaped to include the
possibility of use of the adjacent area.
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Councilmember Hodges stated that the plans are what the Council
requested; that the Council does need to review the plans, but keep from '
micromanaging the entire project.
Director of Tourism stated that the space is limited, that storage space does
need to be added; that eventually a coffee shop could be added, and that
there are many improvements that could be added at a later date to allow
the project to move forward.
City Manager stated that by the end of September, the Tourism Department
needs to be in the building.
Councilmember Mills stated that a master plan needs to be in place before
a site plan is presented to the Council; that a master plan can be worked
out, and then the structure be put into the site plan.
Council direction to bring back the item to the April 2, 2003 meeting with a
Master Plan.
2. SWIM CENTER/SKATEPARK
Recommendation: That the Council consider various options regarding
design and financing for the Swim Center and Skate Park renovation
project. '
Director of,Parks, Recreation & Facilities stated that the bids for the project
were much higher than estimated; that the equipment for the swim center
portion of the project will be rebid and that a portion of the project will
moved about 45 feet to allow staying within the budget.
Council direction to bring the item to the April 2, 2003 meeting to approve
project plans.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business—Mayor declar9d the meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk