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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 4, 2000
' An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California,
was called to order by Mayor Kleindienst, in the Large Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz
Canyon Way, on Tuesday, January 4, 2000, at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Jones, Hodges, Reller-Spurgin, and Mayor
Kleindienst
Absent: Councilmember Oden
The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on December 30, 1999.
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING
AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - No Business
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
Councilmember Oden entered at this time: 4:15 p.m.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS:
Mayor stated that former City Manager and present City Attorney's father had
' passed away on January 1, 2000.
Council consensus that$100.00 be donated to a specified charity in Mr. Aleshire's
honor.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT
City Manager reviewed the questions prepared by staff and added that the
Council could use the questionnaire as a guide for interview of Executive Search
Firms.
Council conducted interviews of the following:
a) David Harris, Shannon Associates (4 p.m.)
b) Ralph Friedman, Ralph Anderson &Associates (5 p.m.)
c) Norm Roberts, DMG-MAXIMUS (6 p.m.)
Councilmember Hodges stated that a decision should be made to start the
process; that the discussions with the firms are fresh in the members' minds; that
the least impressive, in her opinion, was Ralph Anderson and Associates; that
based on past performance DMG-Maximus may be the best firm to use; that the
proposal from Mr. Roberts was good; that while the proposal from Shannon
Associates was equally good, the experience factor is not as high.
Council Minutes
01-4-00, Page 2
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin qualified that Shannon Associates stated that one- '
to-one interviews were not necessarily conducted, but video or telephone
interviews would be utilized.
Mayor stated it was his understanding that Shannon Associates was implying that
if a lot of candidates were qualified, rather than face-to-face interviews, a time
saver would be teleconferencing or telephone interviews.
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin stated that Ralph Anderson and Associates was
the least impressive.
Mayor stated that in reviewing the Ralph Anderson brochure, it is somewhat stark
and sterile; that there is no flare or presentation.
Councilmember Jones stated that Shannon Associates or DMG-Maximus would
suffice.
Councilmember Oden stated DMG-Maximus does have a lot of experience and
seems to know the job; but that Ralph Anderson and Associates seemed the best
in his opinion; that the process used by that firm seemed the most inclusive; that it
did involve staff, the Community and the Council and was exceptionally thought
out; that the other firms talked in generalities; that (Ralph Anderson and
Associates was clear in the advantages and disadvantages of the process; that
the timeline presented was realistic and most impressive; 'that it is clear that the
interviews are face-to-face; that the track record is clear; and that the fine did its '
homework in knowing what the issues are in the City.
Councilmember Jones stated that it seems the timelines and costs for all firms are
about the same.
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin stated that all the firms seem to know the issues in
the City and added that DMG-Maximus had a good past history with the City.
Mayor stated that any firm selected will conduct a process as dictated by the
Council; that personally, he is looking for a personal touch; that Ralph Anderson
and Associates seems to conduct a methodical search; that:the firm is well-known
and does have numerous contacts; that the first candidate had good style; but
that DMG-Maximus did not seem to have researched the City issues as well as
the first two firms; that a community forum can be held to achieve input from the
citizens for what is needed in a City Manager.
Councilmember Hodges stated that the members of the Council could attend the
forums as passive attendees to listen to community input; ,and added that the firm
of DMG-Maximus and Associates would conduct the forum.
Motion to approve Shannon Associates was presented by Councilmember Jones
and died due to a lack of second.
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Council Minutes
01-4-00, Page 3
Minute Order 6550A approving a professional services agreement with DMG-
Maximus, Mr. Norman Roberts, Principal, for a nationwide recruitment of a City
Manager for the City of Palm Springs, for a fixed fee of $17,000, plus
reimbursable expenses not to exceed $8,500 was presented; after which, it was
moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and carried by the following vote
that MO6550A be adopted.
AYES: Hodges, Reller-Spurgin and Kleindienst
NO: Jones and Oden.
2. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: - NONE
ADDED STARTERS: NONE
REPORTS & REQUESTS: - NONE
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - NONE
PUBLIC reports or requests - NONE
STAFF reports or requests - NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
' There being no furth usiness, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk
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