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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 9, 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 Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way,
on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at 5:00 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 Foat, McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet and
Mayor Oden
Absent: None
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 June 4, 2004.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items on Page 4 of agenda this date.
PRESENTATIONS: Introduction of Chris Benz, African-American Coachella Valley
Chamber of Commerce
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING
AUTHORITY: No Business
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared the meeting adjourned for
the purpose of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency; after which,
members reconvened as the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jim Jones, Palm Springs, stated that if budget problems continue a new restructing is
needed with the staffing or the deficit will never be solved; that this is not a problem
unique to Palm Springs; that the County is addressing the budget issues through
evaluation of the Sheriffs benefits; that the evaluation does not mean that one is anti-
safety, but rather that the citizens can not continue to foot the bill for pensions that are
not morally right.
Cooke Burger, Palm Springs, stated that in three weeks petitions have been gathered
containing 3,500 signatures; that the petitions request that the citizens be allowed to
vote regarding Section 14; that it is the residents that should be making the decisions on
Section 14 and that the City should not be subsidizing Section 14 when cuts are
proposed with the City's safety departments.
Reverend Hank Bates, requested Council intervention regarding signage for a small
space rented in the Amado Center for lectures.
Council Minutes
06-09-04, Page 2
Sergio Santo, Coachella Valley Taxi Owner Association, stated that the advertising
contracts have been prepared with standard language regarding the signage on taxis;
that the goal has been trying to accommodate the City with its concerns; and that the
advertising currently ran by Sunline regarding CNG is being filed against by the Taxi
Owners Association.
Frank Tysen, Palm Springs, stated that Section 14 is an example of bad planning in the
City; that there are residential sites adjacent to commercial sites; that the Section will
end up looking like Orange County; and that with all the problems surfacing throughout
the City some type of compromise needs to be found.
Mike Kovaloff, President PSPOA, urged the Council to adopt the budget without cuts to
public safety; that should the cuts be made, the citizens of the Community will be placed
in a less safe City.
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. 2004-05 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET ADOPTION
Recommendation: That the Council adopt the 2004-05 Fiscal Year Budget.
Materials to be provided.
Director of Finance & Treasurer reviewed the staff report.
Resolution 20973 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
McCulloch, seconded by Mills and carried by the following vote that FZ20973 be
adopted.
AYES: Members McCulloch, Mills and Mayor Oden
NO: Members Foat and Pougnet
2. 2004-05 ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN
Recommendation: That the Council adopt the Fiscal Year 2004-05 Allocated
Positions and Compensation Plan. Materials to be provided.
Director of Human Resources reviewed the staff report.
Resolution 20974 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
McCulloch, seconded by Mills and carried by the following vote that R20974 be
adopted.
Council Minutes
06-09-04, Page 3
' AYES: Members McCulloch, Mills and Mayor Oden
NO: Members Foat and Pougnet
3. SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 2, 2004
Recommendation: That the Council consider calling a Special Election to be
consolidated with the General Election on November 2, 2004 for placement of a
citizen initiated referendum related to Section 14; and give direction to the City
Attorney to develop Ballot language for possible revenue enhancement taxing
measures.
City Clerk reviewed the staff report.
Resolution 20975 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Mills, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried, that R20975 be adopted.
Motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare ballot language relating to an
admissions tax was presented; after which, it was moved by Foat, seconded by
Mills and carried by the following vote that the Motion be adopted.
AYES: Members Foat, Mills and Mayor Oden
NO: Members McCulloch and Pougnet.
' ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None
ADDED STARTERS:
Motion to add the following item for consideration due to the need arising subsequent to
the posting of the agenda was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded
by Pougnet and unanimously carried that the Motion be adopted.
AS1. DECLARATION OF, JUNE 11, 2004, A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR THE
LIFE OF PRESIDENT RONALD REGAN
Recommendation: That the City Council declare Friday, June 11, 2004, as Day
of Remembrance for the Life of President Ronald Regan.
Assistant City Manager reviewed the staff report.
Resolution 20976 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
McCulloch, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that R20976 be adopted.
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
4. BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
' Human Rights Maile Klein
Planning set up interviews with
Leo Cohen, Jerry Grence & Marshall Roath
Public Arts Gundrun Fruehling & Michael Stern
Personnel W. Daniel Borgstadt
Villagefest- Jewelers Jacci Tutuajian to continue
Council Minutes
06-09-04, Page 4
VillageFest Board directed to review designated membership, and provide ,
recommendation to City Council.
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests
COuncilmember Mills requested a Board and Commission selection procedure
discussion be set up prior to the review and selection process that begins in January
2005.
Councilmember McCulloch requested revenue enhancement information be placed on
the City's website.
Mayor Oden requested investigation of code enforcement issues at the Greyhound Bus
Depot, and the offensive odors from trash receptacles and litter along the sidewalks in
the downtown area and Sunline bus stops.
PUBLIC reports or requests
STAFF reports or requests
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. '
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk
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