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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 26, 1996
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called
to order by Mayor pro tem Spurgin, in the Large Conference Room, 3200 'Tahquitz Canyon Way, on
Wednesday, June 26, 1996, at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Carmcslmembers Barnes, Hodges, Odell, and Spurgin
Absent: Mayor Kleindienst
The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Assistant City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on June 21, 1996.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a.) Comments regarding Item 1:
Darrell Meeks, requested that the Council deny approval of the contract between the City and
Jerry Ogburu and added that when the Council investigates who authorized the painting of
curbs red, the results will be Mr. Ogburn; that it is in the Government Code that curbs can
not be painted red unless it is in the public's interest, or a safety factor; and added that
questions have been raised regarding Pare Andreas and Bella Monte annexations, and that
no report has been publicly given; that the parking structure proposed for the downtown area (133-
should not be approved; and that contact had been made with Chrysler Corporation regarding 005 )
its status with the Palm Springs Road Race, and that when the report is received, he hoped
it will be reported to Council.
b) Comments on matters not on the agenda
Tom Muhall read press release, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk; and added that '
baseball is a family event; that many calls were received regarding his plan to set up a "rude
spectator" tent for the P. S. Suns game on July 8; that security has become a'concern; and,
therefore, the event is canceled; that the game will still be played as scheduled; and that he
encouraged the Community to participate in supporting the team.
Linda Cooper Lee, requested Council assistance with the new bus route being established by
Sunline; that the route, known as Line 24, is convoluted, and will cause the users to
experience delays and waits in the sun; and urged the Council to contact Sunline to express
a like concern.
Eric Meeks, 1317 Calle Palo Fierro, stated that the parking structure is needed downtown;
that recently a survey was completed outlining all the red lined curbs; that Darrell Meeks was
mistaken; that the number of red -lined curbs is not 78, but rather 319, which are illegally
painted red; that before the parking structure is built, perhaps the red -line curbs should be
eliminated, freeing up valuable parking spaces; and added that the map indicating the red -
lined curbs is available at his business for further review.
Bette Tuminello, concurred with Ms. Lee's comments regarding the new SunLine route 24;
and added that the problem that Sunline is experiencing is in the budget; that Mr. Cromwell,
President of Sunline, did indicate that the lines must, be established where the most usage will
occur; that there is still a problem of how to get people back and forth; that mobile home
parks and low income areas are not being served enough; and that trips should be scheduled
to the PS Youth Center.
Karen Aguilar, 1975 Mark Leslie, read a prepared statement, copy on file with the City
Clerk, concerning an initiative on the November ballot, and urged Council participate in
defeat of the proposal.
Fred Ebeling, stated that tremendous publicity has been given to the Palm Springs Suns
regarding the proposed "nude fan event".
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (Cont'd)
Chris Kramer, Firefighter and resident, stated that employee contracts expire at the end of
June; that a number of contacts have been made with the City Manager; that calls have not
' been returned; that the employees in the Fire Safety Unit are concerned with when
negotiations will start, what the status is of the Class and Compensation Study; and when the
employees would be hearing from the City.
Herb Franzen, PS Air Museum, invited the public to a pancake breakfast on July 4, 1994,
7 a.m. - 11 a.m., located at the new Air Museum on Gene Autry Trail.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CENTER CONTRACT
Recommendation: That the Council approve a one-year contract with Jerry Ogburn dba
REDACZ for continuation of the Downtown Development Center, the Uptown Association
center, and extension of the program to include five redevelopment project areas along the
Palm Canyon Drive -Indian Canyon Drive corridor, for 1996-97, for $128,000 A3675.
City Manager reviewed the staff report, and added that Mr. Ogburn has done an outstanding
job for the City.
Councilmember Hodges requested a study session to review the duties of the downtown
director; that the priorities should be reviewed, and a focus made on where Mr. Ogburn's (133-
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time is being spent.
1 Councilmember Oden questioned the relationship between Mr. Ogburn and the Department
of Planning and Building, and whether Mr. Ogburn acts as an intermediary between the
applicant and the Planning Staff.
In answer to questions by Council, City Manager stated that the Downtown Director is an
ombudsman for the downtown area; that the Planning staff and the Downtown Director does
have a good relationship; that the process allows for a fast -tracking for problems or activities
in the downtown area; and that the contract is not to exceed $128,000.
Councilmember Barnes requested that staff review the relationship between Mr. Ogburn and
the VillageFest Board.
Minute Order 5767 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden,
seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent, that MO5767 be adopted.
ADDED STARTERS: None
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There being no further business at 8:45 p.m., Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk
By: PATRICIA A. SANDERS
Assistant City Clerk