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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 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 Wednesday, March 26, 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 Mills, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and
Mayor Kleindienst
Absent: Councilmember Hodges
The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was
posted in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act procedures for Special Call
Meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS LISTED ON AGENDA:
' The following persons spoke in support of the 2003 White Party.
Bill Feingold, Palm Springs
Bill Ransom, P.S. Marquis Hotel
Michael Green, Palm Springs
Jeffrey Sanker, Promoter
Loreen Berthenson, Terrazzo Hotel
Aftab Dada, Hilton Hotel
Steve Fry, Palm Springs
Dwayne Roarball, Wyndam Hotel
Eric Langmann, Travel Lodge
John Williams, Inndulge Hotel
Mary Jo Gunther, Hyatt Hotel
1. 2003 WHITE PARTY
Recommendation: That the Council suspend certain regulatory ordinances
to allow the 2003 White Party at certain locations from April 18 through 20,
2003.
' Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed the staff report; and added that the
time duration for the April 20, 2003 indoor party would be until 5 a.m; and
that the fireworks display will not include the loud booms that are usually set
off with the fireworks program.
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Mayor stated that in keeping with past approvals support cannot be given to '
suspension of the noise ordinances.
Councilmember Mills stated -that approval of the recommendation should
include the Planning Department approval of the speaker plans for the
event.
Resolution 20572 as revised to include Planning approval of the placement
of amplifier speakers was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden,
seconded by Reller-Spurgin and carried by the following vote that R20572
be adopted.
AYES: Members Mills, Oden and Reller-Spurgin
NO: Mayor Kleindienst
ABSENT: Member Hodges.
2. CONVENTION CENTER PHASE I SCHEDULE RECOVERY PLAN
2002-03 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT
Recommendation: That the Council approve a Schedule Recovery Plan for
Phase I Convention Center remodel project to increase administrative
change order authority; add a second superintendent; authorize weekend '
overtime; and amend the 2002-03 fiscal year budget in the amount of
$130,000.
Executive Director—Airports reviewed the staff report,
Resolution 20573 and 20574 as recommended were presented; after
which, it was moved by Kleindienst, seconded by Mills, and unanimously
carried, Hodges absent, that R20573 and R20574 be adopted.
3. AIRPORT TERMINAL ACCESS ROADWAY
Recommendation: That the Council award a contract to Yeager Skanska,
Inc. for the Southerly Airport Terminal Access Roadway Security
Reconfiguration at the Palm Springs International Airport for $7,796,239.
AIP-35, CP2002-20, A4674.
Executive Director—Airports reviewed the staff report.
Mayor stated that support should not be given to the item due to the
impeding of the flow of traffic.
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Resolution 20575 as recommended was presented; after which, it was
moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and carried by the following
vote that R20575 be adopted.
AYES: Members Mills, Oden and Reller-Spurgin
NO: Mayor Kleindienst
ABSENT: Member Hodges.
4. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
Recommendation: That the Council approve and adopt the plans,
specifications and working details and authorize advertisement for
construction bids for Transportation Security Administration Offices located
at the Palm Springs International Airport. CP2002-21.
Executive Director—Airports reviewed the staff report.
Minute Order 7278 as recommended was presented; after which, it was
moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried,
Hodges absent, that MO7278 be adopted.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further b+�sine s, Mayor deG��d the meeting adjourned„
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk