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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 251
APRIL 21, 1992
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council , of the City of
Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor Bono, in
the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Tuesday, April
21, 1992.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Broich, Hodges, Neel ,
and Mayor Bono
Absent: None
The meeting was opened with the salute to the Flag and an invocation
by Dr. John Blayney, Church of Religious Science.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
Report of City Clerk: Agenda posting in accordance with
Council procedures on April 17, 1992.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Broich, seconded by Neel , and unanimously
carried, that the minutes of March 18, 1992 and April
15, 1992 be approved
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Stan Serasky commented on the results of the election,
and specifically requested that the Council appoint
a commission for human development and dignity, to
help people in acquiring materials to spruce up their
living area, plant flowers; and urged that the Council
bring in light industry, and only provide tax credits
if the industry provides jobs and training to local
people; and suggested the Mayor offer his salary to
begin the idea.
b) The following persons spoke concerning the Council
vacancy Item 5:
John Kimberly, 1180 Los Robles, supported the
appointment of the third highest vote recipient; and
added that he felt it may be illegal to do otherwise,
and wished to express his protest to any other course
of action.
Barry Beaumont, supported the appointment of the third (070-
runner-up, and commented on his analysis of the vote, 001)
i .e. , regarding Mr. Kleindienst. He added that all
of the candidates prior to the election expressed
support of the idea of appointing the third n.inner-up.
A gentleman (inaudible name) read a statement; on behalf
of Jeanette Hardenburg asking the vacancy be filled
by election in November; and added his own comments
that if the third runner-up was not appointed, it
should go to an election.
Rev Jeff Rollins, First Baptist church, thanked the
Council for its support in the Desert Highland area,
and urged that a further outreach be made to address
drugs, and other problems. He stated that Mrs.
Schlendorf has worked in the community, through the
schools and in person, and he supported her
consideration for appointment to the vacancy, as an
advocate for the community, and the area he represents.
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Greg Smalley, 4284 Calle San Raphael , stated that
the supporters for Mr. Kleindienst at the. last meeting
were there because of their personal support of him
and not because they were asked to be there; and that
his interpretation of the votes cast: was that the
community wanted Mr. Kleindienst involved with the
decision making of the community.
Other individuals congratulated the newly elected
Mayor and members of the Council , and offered support.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. 1992 MUNICIPAL ELECTION - RESULTS
Recommendation: That the Council adopt resolution reciting (083-
facts of the election and declaring results thereof. 009)
City Clerk highlighted her certificate i73f the results
of the election declaring Lloyd Maryanov elected to the
full four-year term of Mayor; and Jeanne Reller and Arthur
Lyons each elected to a full four-year term as Member
of the City Council ; and noted that the voter turnout
was 52%.
Res 17834 as recommended was presented; after which, it
was moved by Broich, seconded by Neel , and unanimously
carried, that R17834 be adopted.
2. COMMENTS BY OUT-GOING MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Broich and Neel and Mayor Bono each thanked
the community for its support over the past four years. (070-
Mr. Broich offered his support to the new Council ; Mr. 001)
Neel urged that the new Council work together to overcome
the isolationist image the City natured over the past
two years, and work with CVAG, the CVB and the Chamber
of Commerce. Mr. Bono urged that people look to what they
can contribute to making the community a better place,
and then to stick with it to achieve it; and people should
not expect that the new Council can move forward without
the support of the community.
Councilmember Hodges also thanked the outgoing Council
for the past two years, stating that it was enjoyable,
frustrating and interesting.
3. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
City Clerk administered the loyalty oath to each newly
elected Mayor Lloyd Maryanov, and Councilwoman Relier, (070-
and Councilmember (Lyons; after which the new members were 001)
seated.
4. COMMENTS BY NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Maryanov pledged to work in a unified way to assure
an economically sound, friendly and caring City, with (070-
an intent to serve all people; that he proposed to start 001)
with cutting the Mayor' s salary, and to provide for
the programs the City needs; that he supports the film
festival and tourism, and recognizes the need for revenue
and for responsible expenditures; that he pledges to look
at budget cuts with both heart and mind; to change the
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4. COMMENTS (Continued)
permit system and come up with standards to make the
development process easier to achieve downtown; to ask
for support in creating a human relations commission to
bring the diverse segments of the community together and
meet their needs; and to protect the environment. He
stated that he would like to reinstitute the weekly study
session to provide' a format for full review and information
to the Council .
Councilmember Reller stated that she was optimistic about
the future, noting that she felt there are a lot of changes
that are needed, and success will not happen overnight.
Councilmember Lyons stated that he grew up in Palm Springs,
and his goal is to serve the community he loves.
Councilmember Hodges wished each of the new members
congratulations, and that she looked forward to the next
two years.
5. CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
On April 15, 1992, the Council adopted an urgency ordinance
relating to an interim appointment/election option for (070-
filling Council seat vacancies; and continued for 001)
consideration the current vacancy.
Councilmember Lyons stated that this has been an agonizing
decision, and a lot of people have endorsed Mr. Kleindienst,
however, he felt the main consideration was that if Mr.
Murawski had resigned in January, there wou`id have been
three vacancy, and Mr. Kleindienst would still have run
for Mayor; and he felt the results would be the same three
place winners; and he supported the appointment of Mrs.
Schlendorf.
Councilmember Hodges stated that from the 'time of the
resignation, her contention was that the appropriate time
to have made the decision to appoint the third runner-up
was prior to the election; that she tended to favor filling
it by election, and still prefers that choice; that on
the whole, the Council has the opportunity For the next
two years to have a full Council ready to begin its work
if the appointment is made at this time; that an election
in November would be $45,000; that the April election
was a heavy expense to the campaigns, and she questioned
whether the community could afford to support added November
election candidates; and that she would support the
appointment of Mrs. Schlendorf.
Mayor stated that the letter of resignation was received
29 days ago by FAX; that the Council is within the 30
day time period; and that anyone can bring suit for any
reason.
City Attorney stated that his opinion is that the Council
may make the appointment at this time.
Mayor stated that the vacancy should be filled by either
appointment or election; that an election would be a $45,000
expenditure that he would rather spend on retaining an
employee; that he feels there is precedent even at the
Federal level for moving forward until the next election;
that the circumstances might be different ii there were
no candidates to select from; that he would consider either
Mr. Joseph or Mr. Kleindienst as a very acceptable
appointee; that the Councilmanic election was just held,
and there is a third runner-up.
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5. VACANCY (Continued)
Councilmember Reller agreed that it has been an agonizing
decision, and one which she felt should The made by this
Council who will be working together as a team.
It was moved by Lyons, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously
carried, that Joy Schlendorf be appointed to fill the
unexpired term of Charles Murawski , ending in April , 1994.
City Clerk administered the loyalty oath to Joy Schlendorf,
after which, she was seated as a Member of the City Council .
6. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Council policy provides that a mayor pro tem shall ] be
elected at the first meeting following the election in (070-
even years, and approved by 3 or more affirmative votes; 001)
and is automatically reconsidered at the first meeting
in March of odd-numbered years.
It was moved by Reller, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously
carried, that Deyna Hodges be elected mayor pro tem.
7. JPA BOARDS - CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATED MEMBER AND ALTERNATE
CVAG, the P.S. Desert Resorts CVB, and Sun Line Boards, 50-(0
are comprised of City Council designated member and 050-
alternate members. Councilmember Hodges is currently
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the designated member for CVAG; the remaining positions
were held by former Councilmembers and,/or the Mayor.
A Council representative is also designated to serve on
the Visitor & Promotion Board.
Mayor suggested that the CVB and Sunline appointments (060-
be made at this time, but other Council designated 010)
representatives to boards, or committees, be deferred
until after the nature of those activities is discussed
and members can express a preference at the May 5 study
session.
It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller, and
unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Councilmember (143-
Lyons be designated as the member and alternate to the 002)
PSDR CVB.
It was moved by Reller, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously
carried, that Councilmembers Schlendorf and Lyons be
designated as the member and alternate to the Sunnline
Board.
It was the consensus of the Council that Councilmember
Hodges remain as the designated member to the CVAG Executive
Committee until after the above noted review.
It was moved by Schlendorf, seconded by Lyons, and
unanimously carried], that Councilmember Reller be designated
as the Council liaison to the Gang Task Force.
7. STUDY SESSION
Mayor suggested that the Council convene in study sessions
on each Tuesday, in order to bring members up to date (114-
on projects and matters of community and individual 004)
interest.
OFFICIAL RESULTS -
- - CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
_ GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
- .. (CITY COUNCIL)
APRIL 14. 7992
PRCN BLLTS MEMBER O� CITY COUNCIL
PRCNCT RGST CAST ffi LYNS RELEP SHORF JSPH SHORT AGLP. LNDN SHLGR BMNT GRSHA DVIS LEE GRNT
1 1160 508 44 308 195 64 37 106 Be 66 26 9 21 5 6 6
2 7208 501 41 255 199 88 71 126 76 37 30 21 17 9 7 6
-- ° 665 277 42 106 i2-3 47 5i 4D 47 24 25 7 15 9 11 3
4 853 469 55 101 96 272 292 41 25 10 16 12 13 5 12 5
5 1042 357 34 187 139 3E 48 34 79 49 14 23 73 8 7
5
5 7300 542 42 289 224 99 59 101 98 61 22 11 28 4 3 12
1106 499 45 254 183 Be 100 88 71 46 16 it 22 15 13 5
8 100E 440 44 278 lull 64 43 79 67 62 21 28 20 11 3 6
9 7152 477 41 240 IBe 9? B4 9D 58 SA 17 39 19 9 10 5
10 1149 367 32 17E 162 60 44 62 62 43 15 15 23 11 6 7
11 1118 431 39 213 162 74 77 70 58 42 17 37 16 19 7 6
12 1036 412 40 195 158 58 59 75 73 46 23 24 22 21 7 3
13 882 313 35 172 s16 48 44 51 47 36 6 24 9 11 7 5
14 1207 494 47 292 173 61 SS 107 95 47 26 29 13 7 10 4
15 1192 524 44 272 195 89 90 90 77 58 25 16 20 15 8 6
16 760 2E3 37 129 714 4B 57 39 61 30 10 it 8 14 5 4
17 642 325 39 145 724 52 70 37 77 28 10 ZD 22 6 9 4
16 846 311 37 145 i27 45 72 46 60 29 12 78 17 5 5 3
19 924 374 40 149 159 56 72 54 71 53 15 19 19 15 11 7
20 861 240 28 57 64 41 142 12 22 13 4 8 8 4
c 3
•101 4 0 0 0 0 0 G D 0 0 D 0 O 4 0 p
•102 0 0 p 0 ❑ 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 O D p
.. ABS (20313) 2366 12 1186 797 379 219 327 - 369 325 182 137 142 69 63 83
TOTAL 20373 1D505 52 5161 3835 1867 1783 1675 1672 1159 538 519 487 272 215 192
*Mailed Ballot Precinct
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OFFICIAL RESULTS -
_ CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
(MAYOR)
APRIL 14, 1992
- PRCN BLLTS MAYOR
PRCNCT RGST CAST % MRYNV KLDST CASNG SRCH KASS FRCHD BRTHO TMSN WIAS AIKEN GARIS
1 1160 508 44 292 121 42 23 8 R 3 0 3 O 2
2 1208 501 41 219 137 69 39 16 7 4 3 2 O 3
3 665 277 42 116 50 36 49 7 10 1 0 3 1 0
4 853 46S 55 62 44 54 275 20 2 2 1 2 2 0
5 1042 351 34 101 137 62 20 14 9 2 1 1 1
6 1300 5A2 42 218 195 62 26 15 11 3 4 1 1 2
1106 499 45 152 147 79 75 35 5 2 1 2 3 ❑
8 ID05 440 44 13G 134 79 54 25 12 1 1. 1 i 0
9 1152 477 4i 161 140 88 43 16 12 1
10 1149 367 32 102 127 72 31 11 7 3 2 2 4 3
11 1118 43) 39 120 128 B4 43 76 20 3 4 7 4 3
12 1036 412 40 127 147 62 38 16 B 5 5 4 2 1
13 802 313 35 90 100 64 30 9 7 2 1 2 2
14 1207 494 4" 147 151 121 32 14 79 1 3 2 ❑ 0
is 1192 524 44 130 222 88 37 10 14 O 4 3 1 3
16 760 283 37 69 123 36 35 5 7 2 2 1 1 0
17 842 326 39 74 107 82 37 12 9 2 1 3 0 1
18 846 311 37 70 130 66 25 5 8 1 0 2 0 2
19 924 37A 4C 78 12D 88 37 21 17 0 3 2 1 1
20 861 24❑ 28 69 63 31 43 9 9 3 0 1 4 0
•101 4 0 O 0 0 0 D D D 0 0 0 0 0
•102 0 D 0 O 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 0
ABS C20313) 2366 12 058 607 445 173 82 7D 19 21 17 12 17
TOTAL 20313 10505 52 3389 3124 181D 1159 366 271 61 59 56 44 42
*Sailed Ballot Precinct
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4-21-92 Page 5
7. STUDY SESSION (Continued)
It was the consensus to convene in study session each
Tuesday, beginning at 1:30 p.m. , in Closed Session if
needed, and in open session at 2:30, in the Large Conference
Room, City Hall , the first of which to be May 5, 1992.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned. \
_--:�JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk