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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 25, 2003 '
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to
order by Mayor Kleindienst, in the Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm
Springs, California, on Tuesday, November 25, 2003, at noon.
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 an invocation by Rabbi Ofsyer—
Temple Isaiah.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on November 21, 2003.
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING
AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- No Business
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following persons expressed appreciation to the outgoing members and offered '
congratulations to the incoming Mayor and Members of the City Council.
Stan Barnes, Cathedral City
Denys Acuri, Riverside County Supervisors Office
Larry Fortex, Signal Hill Councilmember
Bruce Bushore, Palm Springs
Mayor Maryanov, Palm Springs
Marge Cramwell, Palm Springs
Lynne Bushore, Palm Springs
Bonnie Zegra, no address given
Richard Milanovich, Chairman, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. 2003 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - RESULTS
Recommendation: That the Council adopt the Certification of the City Clerk
regarding the results of the November 4, 2003, General Municipal Election.
City Clerk reviewed the election results and recommended approval of the
Resolution.
Resolution 20791 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Mills, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that ,
R20791 be adopted.
Council Minutes
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2. PRESENTATION BY CITY MANAGER TO OUTGOING MAYOR
City Manager presented a gavel in recognition of years of service of Mayor
Kleindienst.
3. COMMENTS BY OUTGOING MAYOR
Mayor expressed appreciation to the Community and family for support given
during the term of Office and offered congratulations to incoming members.
4. SWEAR-IN NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR
City Clerk gave the Oath of Office to Ronald Oden.
5. PRESENTATIONS BY CITY MANAGER TO OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBERS
City Manager presented plaques in recognition to years of service for Members
Hodges and Reller-Spurgin.
6. COMMENTS BY OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin expressed appreciation to the Community and
' family for support given during the term of Office and offered congratulations to
incoming members.
7. SWEAR-IN NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS
City Clerk gave Oath of Office to Michael McCulloch and Stephen Pougnet.
8. APPOINTMENT FOR COUNCILMEMBER VACANCY
Pursuant to the City of Palm Springs Charter Section 305 the person who
received the highest number of votes in the November 4, 2003 election, but was
not elected, shall be appointed by the City Council to fill the remaining unexpired
vacancy.
Motion to appoint Ginny Foat to fill the remaining unexpired term on City Council
was presented; after which, it was moved by McCulloch, seconded by Pougnet
and unanimously carried, that the Motion be adopted.
9. SWEAR-IN NEWLY APPOINTED COUNCILMEMBER
City Clerk gave Oath of Office to Ginny Foat.
10. COMMENTS BY NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBERS
' Mayor and Members of the City Council expressed appreciation to family,
committee staff and Members of the Community for the support given.
11. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None
Council Minutes
11-25-03, Page 3
ADDED STARTERS: None '
REPORTS & REQUESTS: None
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests
PUBLIC reports or requests
STAFF reports or requests
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further bu ayor declared he meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk