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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 13, 1984
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm
Springs, was called to order by Mayor Bogert in the Large Conference
Room, City Hall , on Friday, April 13, 1984, at 3 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Foster, Maryanov, Smith &
Mayor Bogert
Absent: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1 . CONVENTION CENTER DISTRICT
Recommendation: That the Council approve shared cost mechanism
relative to pre-development costs related to the Convention
Center District.
Economic Development & Housing Director outlined four possible
methods of reimbursement for the City to share in pre-develop-
ment costs of SENCA, for a total of $188,138.07, relative
to the proposed South Palm Canyon site. He recommended option
#4, i .e. , a direct cash reimbursement of $188,138.07, of
which 50% would be paid immediately and the balance by
mid-July, and subject to final auditing approval by City
staff.
In answer to question by Councilman Maryanov, City Attorney
stated that the expenditure relates to the South Palm Canyon
site, and is a cost that could be recovered in a future bond
issue that would relate to another future site; that he did
not believe Mr. Maryanov had a ,conflict on this particular
issue, however, since the Mayor had previously abstained
relative to the South Palm Canyon site, he should also abstain
on this matter; and that authorization for payment of money
requires three affirmative votes.
Councilman Maryanov stated that perhaps this matter should
be tabled; that the preliminary report was For a 400 room (61 &
hotel and first phase convention center, and the second phase 139)
was extremely vague and without specific resolution, which
is of concern to him; that he did not see moving ahead quickly
on the reimbursement, since the Section 14 site did not meet
the project which the Council wanted; that problem in Section
14 relates to developer's insistence that the hotel and conven-
tion center be contiguous, which could mean a 1/3 reduction
in Room Tax (variance of 500 rooms vs. 400 rooms) and the
obligation of the Council was based on a 500 room hotel and
a convention center with performing arts facilities, which
has now been altered to 400 rooms and a convention center.
Councilman Foster stated that the developer has spent the
money in good faith and is justified in being paid; that
everything is above board and it would not be fair to delay
payment; that it is in line with what the Council said it
would do; and that Section 14 is a "new game" and should
not be mixed with the South Palm Canyon site issue.
Economic Development & Housing Director read conditions of
letter approved by the Council March 7, 1984, and stated
that the costs relative to the South Palm Canyon site included
design costs for the hotel and developing the site.
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1 . CONVENTION CENTER (Continued)
Mayor stated that verfication of what was spent was done
after the fact, and he did not want to be in the same position
relative to Section 14, and wants to know what the costs
represent, how much, and have some control over those, and
to be aware of when those as costs occur.
City Manager stated that he did not believe any of the current (61 &
expenditures were out of line. 139)
Councilman Maryanov stated that he believed the constraint
of having the convention center contiguous to the hotel is
an artificial one, and not one from the City' s point of view.
He stated that he would be willing to vote on the expenditure,
however, if they are proposing that which he has concerns
about, he would not be in favor of spending any more money.
Resolution 15004, amending the budget to appropriate
$188,138.07, and Minute Order 3376, authorizing reimbursement
mechanism (Option #4 above described) , were presented; after
which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith, and unani-
mously carried, Bogert abstaining, that Resolution 15004
and Minute Order 3376 be adopted.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor declared the meeting adjourned for a Closed
Session (Personnel ) and business resumed upon reconvening.
2. POLICE UNIT - MOU
Resolution 15005 approving Memorandum of Understanding for
the Police Unit, was presented; after which, it was moved (110)
by Foster, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, that
Resolution 15005 be adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
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JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk