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HomeMy WebLinkAbout18189 - RESOLUTIONS - 10/6/1993RESOLUTION NO. 1.8189 i r OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE GAMING TASK FORCE WHEREAS, the Tribal Council of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is currently considering various gaming possibilities; and WHEREAS, it is in the City's interest to evaluate and, possibly, coordinate the City's gaming interests with those of " the Agua Caliente Band of C:ahuilla Indians; and WHEREAS, the City Council offered to involve the Tribal Council in the Gaming Task Force; and WHEREAS, the Tribal Council has indicated support for the creation of a Gaming Task Force, it requested not to be included in the Task Force membership; and WHEREAS, it is in the City's interest to evaluate the costs and benefits, both economic and social, of various 'I potential gaming activities within the City :Limits, including the long term effects on the City's tourism and economic development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, as follows: Section 1. Creation. There is hereby created in and for the City of Palm Springs a Gaming Task Force (11GTF11). ' Section 2. Purpose. The purposes of the GTF are as follows: ` (a) To evaluate the direct and indirect benefits (socioeconomic, promotional., entrepreneurial., etc.) of gaming within the City; (b) To evaluate the financial, societal, and other direct and indirect costs of gaming within the City; (c) To review potential gaming impacts on the > City's long-term tourism and economic development program; (d) To receive, process, and respond to citizen gaming inquiries; (e) To recommend to Council actions which might expedite gaming development beneficial to the City; (f) To recommend (where possible) gaming zoning , restrictions and compatible uses (restaurants, hotels, etc.); (g) To evaluate gaming legislation (federal, state, , local) as it pertains, or may pertain., to the City; (h) To identify the impact of gaming upon City services and revenues to support any related service level increases; F.9211 M140844MM066120.1 10/07193 R18189 Page 2 (i) To consider the implications of Class II versus Class III gaming within the City; (j) To consider and review other cities' or agencies' experiences with gaming. The final result of the GTF's work shall be a written report to the City Council, incorporating all of the above -discussed considerations. The initial report of the GTF shall be submitted to the City Council no later than six (6) months following its initial meeting following appointment. • Section 3. Makeup of GTF. It is the City Council's intent that the GTF reflect a broad base of interests of the Palm Springs community, including, but not limited to, the business community and downtown business interests, the hospitality industry, the retail industry, the restaurant industry, and the residents of Palm Springs at large. Section 4. Comoosition. The GTF shall consist of eleven (11) members. Section 5. Aonointment. The members of the GTF shall be appointed in conformity with Resolution No. 18020 governing appointments to City boards and commissions. Section 6. Term. 1 (a) The GTF shall be in existence for and the term of each member thereof shall be for a maximum of one (1) year from the date of the adoption of this resolution, or until a report of the GTF making findings and recommendations to the City Council as required by Section 2 hereof is acted upon by the Council, whichever shall first occur. The GTF shall be disbanded automatically at the end of this term, unless extended by the City Council by amendment of this Resolution. (b) Any member may resign with prior written notice to the GTF chairperson and City Council. Any member may be removed at any time by a majority vote of the City Council. (c) No member may serve on any other City of Palm Springs committee or commission while serving on the GTF nor shall any member be an employee or considered for employment by the City of Palm Springs while serving on the GTF. (d) If any GTF member misses more than three meetings that member shall be removed from the GTF by the chairperson with notice, in writing, of such action being taken given to the person and the City Council. A replacement member shall thereafter be appointed in the manner set forth in Section 5. Section 7. Residencv. Prospective members of the GTF shall be residents and registered voters of the City of Palm Springs. Section B. Financial Interest. Persons who participate in the GTF will be precluded from having any financial interest in gaming in the City of Palm Springs during their service on the GTF, or for one year thereafter. Violation of this restriction shall be deemed a misdemeanor punishable as provided in the Palm Springs Municipal Code. For purposes of determining whether a member has a "financial interest" in gaming in the City of Palm Springs, the term "financial interest" shall have the meaning applied to that term pursuant FS2\178\0140844001\2066120.1 10/07/93 -2- R18189 Page 3 to the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Government Code § 81000, et seg.). Violation of this provision shall be grounds for revocation of any City permit. Section 9. Meetings. (a) Following appointment, the GTF' shall, at its first meeting, select a chairperson whose term of office shall be concurrent with his/her term of appointment. (b) At any meeting of the GTF, the majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for purposes of conducting business or meetings. (c) The GTF shall be an advisory body to the: City Council. All business of the GTF shall be conducted in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950, et sea.) and all GTF meetings shall be open and public. (d) All GTF meetings shall be held in the Palm Springs City Hall unless otherwise directed by the GTF. The meeting time and day of such. meeting shall be: determined at the first convened GTF meeting, and established by resolution of the GTF. (e) The GTF shall keep a record of its proceedings which shall be a public record. (f) The GTF and its members shall be subject to the terms of the Political Reform Act of 1974. (g) The proceedings of the GTF shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order. Section 10. Staffing. The City Manager may determine it appropriate to, and may designate as the ex-officio representative(s) to the GTF, one or more members of the: City staff. Section 11. Comoensat:ion. Members of the GTF shall serve without compensation for their services. Adopted this 6th day of October 1 1993. Ayes: Members Hodges, Lyons, Reller-Spurgin, Schlendorf and Mayor Maryanov Noes: None Absent: None Attest: City of Palm Springs, By: �- Git'y Clerk 0 Reviewed &Approved ri,d 1. 4 P,2\178VUu4084-0OO112U66120.1 10/07/93 - 3 -