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Home My WebLink About2005-10-26 CC MINUTESPALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION/CABINET-COUNCIL MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2005 COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch led the Pledge Cl�l��9e1�� PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tem McCulloch and Mayor Oden. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, and City Clerk Thompson. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Oden and the City Council Proclaimed October 30, 2005 as Change your Smoke Alarm Batteries while Changing Your Clock day in the City of Palm Springs. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Accept the Agenda as presented. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated the City Council did not hold a Closed Session prior to the Study Session. PUBLIC COMMENT: EVAN MATZNER, Palm Springs, spoke regarding a development in Palm Springs and the placement of boulders near an adjoining property. RICHARD KAY, Palm Springs, spoke regarding the placement of boulders adjacent to his property on Milo drive in Palm Springs. TRISHA SANDERS, Palm Springs, commented on her campaign and the November 8m election. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None. Councilmember Foat requested staff follow-up with resident Richard Kay. Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch commented on the Grand Opening of the Wal*Mart Super Center in Palm Springs. Councilmember Pougnet acknowledged City employees receiving complement cards in the month of October. City Council Minutes October 26, 2005 Page 2 Mayor Oden acknowledged Councilmember Mills for his participation and award in the I World Championship Senior Softball League in Palm Springs; and outlined the activities and events attended by the Mayor's office. Mayor Oden commented on the Roses for Rosa Parks memorial held at City Hall. Mayor Oden and the City Council requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Rosa Parks. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None. SS1. COUNCIL/CABINET -- BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS: VillageFest Board: Scott Meredith, Vice Chair, VillageFest Board, provided an update to the City Council on the activities of the Board. Vice Chair Meredith reported on: the new coordinator, event safety and increased revenues, and vendor participation and success. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: moving vendors toward the center of the street, and a certified farmers market component. Public Arts Commission: Janice Kleinschmidt, Chair, Public Arts Commission, provided an update to the City Council on the activities of the Commission. Chair Kleinschmidt reported on: a stage installation at Desert Fashion Plaza and a backdrop of murals, Paints and Chutes Annual Art Show, future acquisitions at Sunrise Park, transferring of pieces to the newly renovated Convention Center, provided an update of art in - lieu projects and maintenance of the rain -maker fountain. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the annual amount expended for public art per year, independent appraisal or process when art is purchased, insurance of public art, and artwork installed at the Wal*Mart Super Center. Planning Commission: Dianne Marantz, Chair, Planning Commission, provided an update to the City Council on the activities of the Commission. Chair Marantz reported on: modifications to executive staff in the Planning Department, streamlining the agenda and study session process, and the neighborhood notification process. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the progress made on the noticing and public information, the positive comments from the community and developers. Parks and Recreation Commission: ' Lauri Aylaian, Chair, Parks and Recreation Commission, provided an update to the City Council on the activities of the Commission. Chair Aylaian reported on the parks element of the General Plan, improving the security and safety at City Council Minutes October 26, 2005 Page 3 Sunrise Park, leaseback of O'Donnell Golf Course for use by the public, development of a policy to waive fees for special events, Golf Course Resort Hotel, and announced the upcoming events. The City Council requested the City Manager report on a new program in Sunrise Park; and discussed and/or commented on long-term safety solutions for our parks, batting cages at Demuth Park and the new Wellness Park. Library Board: Ronald Willison, Vice Chair, Library Board, provided an update to the City Council on the activities of the Board. Vice Chair Willison reported on: updating the collection and user policies, current news -events at the library and the blocking of certain sites on library computers, upcoming events and the new brochure, feasibility study for existing facility. The City Council congratulated staff and the Board for the new library calendar and upcoming events, and recommended the Library Board work with Public Arts Commission with regard to the placement of the sculpture between the Library and the Mizell Senior Center. Human Rights Commission: Joseph Aguanno, Chair, Human Rights Commission, provided an update to the City Council on the activities of the Commission. Chair Aguanno reported on: community forums held to hear concerns on topical issues in the Nation and local issues, community action projects, and mediation services offered to the community. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the "Hate Free City Project." Historic Site Preservation Board: William Scott, Vice -Chair, Historic Site Preservation Board, provided an update to the City Council on the activities of the Board. Vice -Chair Scott reported on: other organizations and committees in Palm Springs that participate in Historic Site Preservation, upcoming events, update on development projects, requested that one senior -planner position be designated to historic preservation for planning projects in the City. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the preservation of Class 3 Buildings as opposed to being on the Historic Site Survey, and training with the Realtor Boards in Palm Springs. Airport Commission: Robert Elsner, Chair, Airport Commission, provided an update to the City Council on the activities of the Commission. Chair Elsner reported on security, financial and budgetary report, air -service development and opportunities, improvement grants and capital improvements. City Council Minutes October 26, 2005 Page 4 Administrative Appeals Board: Bernard Sherwyn, Member, Administrative Appeals Board, provided an update to the City Council on the activities of the Board. Board Member Sherwyn reported on a recent appeal case and requested the City Council consider expanding the responsibilities of the Board to other areas and administrative citations. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:46 P.M. in memory of Rosa Parks to its next Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 2, 2005, Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way. ND APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 2 DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2005. ATTEST: ,City Clerk V ,F