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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 23, 1989
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs,
California, was called to order by Mayor pro tem Apfelbaum, in
the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday,
May 23, 1989, at 2 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Broich, Foster,
and Neel
Absent: Mayor Bono
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
Report of City Clerk: The agenda was posted in accordance
with Council policy on May 19, 1989. Items to be considered
were determined eligible for consideration upon motion
by Broich, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried,
Bono absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. JAYCEES FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Consideration of request by the Palm Springs Jaycees for
financial assistance in presenting a July 4 Fireworks
Display.
Assistant Director of Community Services & Promotions ( )
reported that the promoter of the event contemplated this
year has backed out of the promotion, which left the the
Jaycees in a last-minute situation to put together a
fireworks display; that City support in the past was through
police, fire and parks services as in-kind contributions,
and funds are recommended in the 1989-90 budget for that
purpose; that the Jaycees are asking for an advance of
$10,000 to purchase the fireworks, and intend to repay
that amount through funds raised at the event. She stated
that qualified pyrotechnics volunteer, which substantially
reduces the cost of the event to the Jaycees.
Mayor pro tem stated that she joined the committee for
a region-wide free fireworks show after she learned that
there would not be a free show in Palm Springs, and nothing
has been said to the contrary for the past year; and she
was concerned that that effort might be undermined by
having another show in Palm Springs.
Councilmember Broich stated that he did not think the
show would conflict with other activities or displays.
Ean Lamont (?) and Sheila Spivack, President of the Jaycees,
addressed the Council and Mr. Lamont stated that the Jaycees
had no choice until it was known what the promoter was
going to do, and that was not known until now; that there
are enough people to support both events; that the Jaycees
would like a "line of credit" of $10,000 from the City,
in order to make sure they can buy the fireworks; and
donations will be solicited at the event.
Council Minutes
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1. FIREWORKS (Continued)
In answer to question by Mayor pro tem, the Assistant
City Attorney stated that she should abstain.
It was moved by Broich, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, Bono absent, and Apfelbaum abstaining, that a
$10,000 line of credit be extended to the Jaycees, from
which "draws" could be made if needed.
2. MISS CALIFORNIA USA PAGEANT
Assistant City Manager reported that the PSCVB entered
into a three-year contract for the pageant, and this is
the last year; that the Promotion & Visitors Board is
opposed to any attempt to incorporate the expense of the
event into its budget; that the City Attorney has stated
that the obligations of the PSCVB are those of the City;
that if the PSCVB remained in existence, the funds would ( )
have been provided from the same source as those being
provided to the Promotion & Visitors Board.
City Manager stated that it was prior unilateral decision
of the PSCVB, but included a commitment from free use
of the Convention Center, which City staff was not aware
of; that he did not consider it a valley-wide event, and
under normal circumstances it would have been paid out
of the prior year's budget ($15,000 due two months prior
to event, and $15,000 on or before July 1), however, the
1988 event was not paid until late (which used the 1989
appropriation) leaving no funds for the 1989 event.
Assistant City Manager stated that he does not expect
there to be any surplus funds from the cessation of the
PSCVB, and the issue is one of dealing with a contractual
obligation of the City, and what funds will be used to
do that; and that if it comes from the General Fund, it
will increase the funds for promoting only Palm Springs
by $30,000.
Councilmember Neel stated that the funds should not come
from the General Fund.
Mayor pro tem stated that the event is promotional , and
funds taken from the General Fund impact police, fire
and street funding resources.
Councilmember Foster stated that he would like to delay
this matter, in order to talk with the new Visitor &
Promotion Board, and others, and recognized that it is
an obligation that must be assumed, but he was concerned
as to the source of the funds, and perhaps it could be
worked out from some other source.
Councilmember Broich stated that he would like to see
the CVB pay for it before it is dissolved.
Assistant City Manager stated there would not be any funds
available, and it could pay for it, but it would leave
a deficit cash balance.
Motion by Foster, seconded by Broich, to table consideration
of funding source, failed to carry by the following vote:
AYES: Broich & Foster
NOES: Apfelbaum & Neel
ABSENT: Bono
�0.7 Council Minutes
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2. PAGEANT (Continued)
In answer to question by Council , City Manager stated
that the activity is promotional , and not. a special event,
and is not intended to bring people to Palm Springs; that
the allocation must be made before July 1; and that perhaps
the Council could indicate it will cover the commitment,
and then deal with the source of the funds during the
budget review.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Apfelbaum, and
unanimously carried, Bono absent, to accept the obligation
of the agreement, and to determine the source of funding
at a later date.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
`---JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk