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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 - MINUTES - 12/31/1991 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 31, 1991 A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor Bono in the Large Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Tuesday, December 31, 1991 at 12:00 p.m. . ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Broich, Hodges, Hurawski , Neel and Mayor Bono Absent: None REPORT POSTING OF AGENDA: Report of Assistant City Clerk: Call and Notice was delivered and posted in accordance with Council procedures on December 30, 1991,r LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1. FILM FESTIVAL FUNDING Recommendation: That the Council amend the authorization approved by Minute Order 4834 for release of budgeted funds to the Palm Springs International Film Festival for $30,000, on January 1, 1992. City Manager reviewed the staff report, and no further report was given. Councilmember Plurawski stated that the Film Festival is a sensitive issue; that the public should be aware that in-lieu of the economic times, guarantors have not come forward; that the project is in jeopardy; that since the idea of the Film Festival was first originated, the concept has progressed; that the Festival must be supported; and that the financial portion of the Festival will be reviewed for next year. Councilmember Hodges stated that the Film Festival staff consistently brings issues to the Council at the eleventh hour; that the money requested was allocated, but that payment was not to be until after the Festival had taken place; that the Council has to maintain fiscal responsibility; that there were terms set to allow for the disbursement of monies for the event; that the guidelines should be followed; and that this type of last minute request from the staff of the Festival is the pattern of the organization. David Nicks, Film Festival Director, stated that the opening night is only 8 - 10 days away; that if the money is not advanced, fate will be left to chance whether the event will be ready or not; that the staff had tried to avoid requesting the advance of funds, thus the reason for the last minute request; that financial commitments are not coming through; and that if the money is not advanced something will have to go i .e. , awards presentation for Jimmy Stewart, staff salaries. Councilmember Neel stated that events of this nature are needed in Palm Springs. Council Minutes 12-31-91, Page 2 LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1. FILM FESTIVAL FUNDING (Cont'd) Councilmember Broich stated that current: economics are uncertain worldwide; that the I-iIm Festival is in the last stages of preparation, and needs to be advanced the money; that calls have been received from the public supporting the event; and that at this point in time, the event must proceed. Mayor Bono stated that this is a Broadway show; that the staff of the Film Festival has done an outstanding job; that the event is only in its second year, and will take five years to come to fruition., that the citizens need to decide whether or not Palm Springs should be just a pin head on the map; that the task is to put on an International Film Festival , and it is a monumental task; that it seems that everything the City undertakes is over budget; that the event has been handled well , but that monies anticipated have not come through. At this point, disturbances occurred in the audience, Mayor called for order. Mayor Bono stated his frustration in trying to discuss the matter; that the same people who want: law and order are the ones who disturb meetings; that there is a process, and that the process should be followed. Minute Order 4924 as recommended was presented, after which; it was moved by Broich, seconded by Murawski , and carried by the following vote, that M04924 tie adopted: AYES: Broich, Murawski , Neel and Bono NOES: Hodges ABSENT: None Councilmember Murawski stated that this is an economic commitment; that the City is taking strides in the right direction; that the economics in this City are better than anywhere else in the Valley, and that this event ties into that betterment; that the citizens need to pull together to make the City economically better; and that everyone needs to look to the future, and not live in the past. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. JUDITH SUMICH ---�-i-ty Clerk By: PATRICIA SANDERS Assistant City Clerk.