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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 13, 1989
A Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Bono in the Large Conference Room, City Hall , 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum
Way, on Wednesday, June 13, 1989, at 2 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Broich, Foster,
Neel and Mayor Bono
Absent: None
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
Report of City Clerk: Agenda posted in accordance with Council
policy on June 9, 1989.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. VINTAGE RACE
Recommendation: That the Council delineate its interpreta-
tion of the promoter' s role under Agreement No. 2619,
in staging the 1989 race event.
Event Coordinator (Director of Aviation) reported that
if the 1989 event is to be successful , it must be better
than the 1988 event; that several matters have not happened
in the order and speed they should have happened, and
the proposed resolution covers eleven points, and if
carried out by the promoter, the Council will continue
with the agreement.
City Manager stated that even though it as a promoter' s
event, the City is identified with it; that based on past
experience with the promoter, staff does not Feel confident
that the event will be handled better, and be successful ,
over that of last year; and that if the promoter will
live with the conditions of the resolution, the event
can get back on track.
In answer to question by Council , Event Coordinator stated
that specific programs must be approved by the Council ,
as to what happens each day of the event; that no disguised
events will be permitted; and that if the programs submitted
are not specific, they will be sent back until they are
specific. The resolution stated that the Council must
approve all events being considered for inclusion during
the 14-day event period.
Mayor stated that the Coordinator and the City are on
top of the situation, and if this kind of attention was
not paid in the same detail , to permit taking the next
step up, the event would fail .
Resolution 16808, as recommended, was presented; after
which, it was moved by Broich, seconded by Foster, and
unanimously carried, that R16808 be adopted.
ADDED STARTER: (Consideration of eligibility determined upon unani-
mous approval , upon motion by Apfelbaum, seconded by Foster)
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2. BUDGET AMENDMENT - DBIA REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
City Manager reported that the DBIA is trying to establish
a process to lead to the formation of a downtown assessment
district, and has requested the City' s assistance in terms
of securing sales tax information in order to lead to
an assessment formula, for financial assistance to produce
written materials, and for in-kind services for certain
public relations in terms of editing of press releases
and informational material for the media. He stated that
the editing services would %not be to generate original
work, only to review drafts submitted.
Director of Finance explained that it would take consider-
able staff work to analyze state sales tax reports, and
that if it obtains the sales tax figures from down town,
such information would be analyzed and only a summary
would be provided to the DBIA, thereby retaining confidenti-
ality of the information.
Resolution 16809, amending the budget to appropriate $1,935,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum,
seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, Lhat R16809
be adopted.
3. ALLOCATED POSITION & COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT
City Manager reported request by the PSVPB for the Council
to reconsider its action taken at the regular meeting
of June 7, concerning the creation of a division within
the Community Services & Promotions Department; and that
time was essential if there were to be any change in the
action.
City Attorney explained that when a matter for reconsidera-
tion is brought up on the same agenda (this meeting
adjourned from June 7) , the question must be moved by one
of the members who voted in the majority on the original
motion.
Councilmember Broich stated that he would like to see
it reconsidered, and felt the Board may not have presented
its case strong enough, and should do so at study session.
Councilmember Apfelbaum stated that Council had a lengthy
study session remaining; that the subject had been dealt
with, and there was no good reason to spend more time
on it.
Councilmember Foster stated that the issue is important
enough, and he was concerned enough to move to reconsider,
and to discuss it Further in study session. lie stated
that he questioned how the person hired will operate under
another department head, in terms of his/her function,
or authority; and if the best person for the job will
be found under those circumstances. He stated he would
like to hear from the Board, as well as the Director of
Community Services & Promotions.
Motion by Foster, seconded by Broich, to reconsider the
previous action, failed to carry by the following vote:
AYES: Broich & Foster
NOES: Apfelbaum, Neel & Bono
ABSENT: None
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
!JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk