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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
' FEBRUARY 20, 2004
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California,
was called to order by Mayor Oden, in the Large Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz
Canyon Way, on Friday, February 20, 2004, at 8:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet and Mayor
Oden
Absent: Councilmember Foat
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 Brown Act Procedures for Adjourned Meetings on February 19, 2004.
Councilmember Foat entered the Meeting at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT— PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
PROHIBITED CONDUCT
' Recommendation: That the Council amend the Palm Springs Municipal Code
Section 11.44.060 to expand the prohibition on bathing, swimming and
conducting personal hygiene to include all fountains located within the City.
Chief of Police reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING
SECTION 11.44.060 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO PROHIBITED CONDUCT IN PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
after which; it was moved by Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously
carried that further reading be waived and the Ordinance be introduced for first
reading.
Council Minutes
02-20-04, Page 2
2. ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING & ADOPTION (Intro 2-4-04) '
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT — REGULATION OF BICYCLES,
SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS, ROLLER SKATES, COASTERS, TOY
VEHICLES, ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILE DEVICES, AND
SIMILAR DEVICES
Councilmember Foat stated that support could not be given to the Ordinance and
that the regulation will discourage people from using the downtown with non-
gasoline vehicles.
Motion to waive text and read Title of Ordinance 1644 was presented; after
which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried
that reading of text be waived.
City Clerk read Title of Ordinance 1644 as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TITLE 12 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNCIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 12.04, PERTAINING TO THE DEFINITION OF
SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, SCOOTERS AND ELECTRIC PERSONAL
ASSISTIVE MOBILE DEVICES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12.090 TITLED
REGULATION OF BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES,
SCOOTERS, ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILE DEVICES AND
SIMILAR DEVICES AND BY REPEALING VARIOUS OTHER SECTIONS '
CONSISTENT THEREWITH
after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by McCulloch and carried by the
following vote, that Ordinance 1644 be adopted.
AYES: Members McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet and Mayor Oden
NO: Member Foat.
3. 2003-04 ALLOCATED POSITIONS & COMPENSATION PLAN
AMENDMENT 9 - POLICE DEPARTMENT
2003-04 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT
Recommendation: That the Council approve Amendment 9 to the 2003-04
Allocated Positions and Compensation Plan regarding the addition of two police
officers; and amend the budget in the amount of$200,000.
City Manager reviewed the staff report, and added staffing at the Department is
current; that the schedule for these officers will be flexible; and that the police
officers do have jurisdiction over Tribal Land.
In answer to questions by Council, Police Chief stated that there is an overall rise
in crime for the City; that the funds being used are designated gaming funds and
must be used in the mitigation of gaming.
Councilmember McCulloch requested a plan for anticipated revenue and
recommended expenditures.
Council Minutes
02-20-04, Page 3
' Resolution 20834 and 20835 as recommended were presented; after which, it
was moved by Pougnet, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that
R20834 and 20835 be adopted.
4. 2003-04 ALLOCATED POSITIONS & COMPENSATION PLAN
AMENDMENT 10 - PARKS AND RECREATION
Recommendation: That the Council approve Amendment 10 to the 2003-04
Allocated Positions and Compensation Plan regarding the addition of three
recreation attendants.
City Manager reviewed the staff report and in answer to questions by Council,
added that the positions will be 3/4 time resulting in less benefits for the
employees and that the hours of employment will be driven by need.
Councilmember McCulloch requested a cost analysis on revenue and
expenditures.
Resolution 20836 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that R20836 be adopted
5. STATE PROPOSITION 57 —THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY BOND ACT
' Recommendation: That the Council support State Proposition 57, the Economic
Recovery Bond Act, to be voted on in the March 2, 2004 election.
Assistant City Manager reviewed the recommendation.
Resolution 20837 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
McCulloch, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that R20837 be adopted.
6. STATE PROPOSITION 58 —THE CALIFORNIA BALANCED BUDGET ACT
Recommendation: That the Council support State Proposition 58, the California
Balanced Budget Act, to be voted on in the March 2, 2004 election.
Assistant City Manager reviewed the recommendation.
Resolution 20838 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that R20838 be adopted.
Council Minutes
02-20-04, Page 4
7. PROPOSED STATE PROPOSITION — THE LOCAL TAXPAYERS AND PUBLIC
SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
Recommendation: That the Council support proposed proposition ensuring voter
control over local tax dollars for public health, safety and other essential local
services.
Assistant City Manager reviewed the staff report.
Resolution 20839 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that R20839 be adopted.
ADDED STARTERS: None
REPORTS & REQUESTS: None
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests
PUBLIC reports or requests
STAFF reports or requests
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor decla he meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk