HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 - MINUTES - 11/10/2004 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
' NOVEMBER 10, 2004
Special/Adjourned Regular Meeting
A Special/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 Wednesday, November 10, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Foat, McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet and
Mayor Oden
SALUTE TO THE FLAG:
The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag, led by Acting City Clerk, Kathie
Hart.
PRESENTATIONS: None
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
Acting City Clerk reported the agenda was posted in accordance with established
policies and procedures on November 5, 2004.
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING
' AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No Business
CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Vic Ganier, Palm Springs, spoke in support of traditional precinct elections.
The following stated opposition to the airport administration's enforcement of
rules and regulations:
• Roy Hofheinz, Palm Desert, a sublease of Million Air
• Harold O. Williamson, Indio
• Dominic Tallarita, Palm Springs, a sublease of Million Air
• Marvin Rosenberg, Palm Desert, a sublease of Million Air
• Steven Stewart, Palm Springs, a sublease of Million Air
• George Avans, Rancho Mirage, a sublease of Million Air
• Dan Espensen, Desert Hot Springs, a sublease of Million Air
• Simon Houson, Palm Springs, a sublease of Million Air
Nuzio Grieco, Palm Springs, unable to understand him, submitted a letter in
Italian, regarding his invention which will help preserve the environment. He
would like the City of Palm Springs to purchase his invention.
' Jim Mac Lean, Palm Springs, spoke opposing reduction of firefighters.
James Webb, Palm Springs, spoke opposing reduction of firefighters.
Selma Moloi, Palm Spring, requested continuation of same staffing level at
James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center.
City Council Minutes November 10, 2004
Joy Meredith, Palm Springs, spoke of the upcoming Downtown Design and '
Development meeting, and the disappointment at the number of citizens voting
no on Measure U.
Evernal Black, Palm Spring, requested continuation of same staffing level at
James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center.
Janice Lyle, President of the Library Board, requested exploring alternate
methods of library staff reductions.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGE:NCY REPORTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION — HILLSIDE INITIATIVE
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION — PALM HILLS REFERENDUM
Continued from 11-03-04
Recommendation: That the Council consider election alternatives, call a Special
Municipal Election to be held March 8, 2005, and the designation of authors for
the ballot argument. '
Report presented by Acting City Clerk and City Attorney, after discussion, the
following actions were taken:
A. Resolutions 21132 and 21133 as recommended was presented; on
motion by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet,
and carried by majority roll call vote (4-1-0, Foat no), Resolution 21132,
Hillside Initiative, and Resolution 21133, Palm Hills Referendum, calling a
Special Municipal Election to be held March 8, 2004, was adopted.
B. Resolution 21134 designating the Mayor and Councilmembers be listed
as authors filing an argument opposing the: Hillside/Mountain Preservation
Initiative was presented; motion by Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Pougnet, and carried by majority roll call vote (4-1-0,
Foat no), Resolution 21134, as presented was adopted.
C. Resolution 21135 designating the Mayor and Councilmembers be listed
as authors filing an argument in favor of the Palm Hills Referendum was
presented; motion by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember
McCulloch, and carried by majority roll call vote (4-1-0, Foat no),
Resolutions 21135, as presented was adopted.
Additionally, the City Attorney was instructed to forward suggested ,
language change(s), as requested by the proponent's attorney, for
Council consideration on or before December 10, 2005, if deemed
necessary.
Page 2
City Council Minutes November 10, 2004
1 ADDED STARTERS: None
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests
Councilmember Foat: Requested a staff report relating to Millionaire.
PUBLIC reports or requests
None
STAFF reports or requests
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Oden declared the meeting adjourned at
8:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathie Hart, CIVIC
Acting City Clerk
Page 3