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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 30, 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, 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, and a moment of silence.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on April 25, 2003.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items on Page 3 of agenda this date.
PRESENTATIONS: None
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING
AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No Business
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Director of Tourism introduced "Elvis" and invited the public to attend "Elvis Weekend"
over Mother's Day weekend at the Convention Center.
Lanny Swerdlow, no address given, requested consideration of the formation of a
marijuana task force and presented handouts, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk, to
the Council.
Joy Meredith, President of Main Street, requested support of the Director of Downtown
Development's report concerning Rediscover Palm Springs Marketing Plan.
CONSENT AGENDA: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS:
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: '
1. VISITORS CENTER - ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
2002-03 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT
Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with O'Donnell +
Escalante Architects for the architectural and engineering services for the City's
new Visitors Center located at 2901 North Palm Canyon Drive for$64,000; appoint
the Executive Director — Airports as the Project Administrator with authority to
approve Change Orders up to $39,000; and amend the budget thereto. A4687.
Executive Director—Airports reviewed the staff report.
Resolutions 20586 and 20587 as recommended were presented; after which, it
was moved by Mills, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried,
Hodges absent, that R20586 and 20587 be adopted.
2. VISITORS CENTER - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
2002-03 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT
City Manager withdrew the item.
3. VISITORS CENTER - CITY REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES
2002-03 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT
Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with Michael Fontana
and Associates to provide "as needed" services for the City's new Visitors Center,
on an hourly basis, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. A4688.
Executive Director—Airports reviewed the staff report and added that the contract
had been,revised to $35,000.
Minute Order 7287 and Resolution 20588 as revised were presented; after which,
it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried,
Hodges absent, that MO7287 and R20588 be adopted.
ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None
ADDED STARTERS: None
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests
Councilmember Oden requested staff to review a letter dated April 22, 2003 from
Univision, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk. '
' 4. SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENT—WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (2)
Motion to appoint Mayor Kleindienst and Councilmember Oden was presented;
after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously
carried, Hodges absent, that the appointments be approved.
PUBLIC reports or requests
STAFF reports or requests
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further busine s, . ayor declared t e meeting adjourned.
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PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk