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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 2001
A Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California,
was called to order by Mayor Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon
Way, on Wednesday, January 24, 2001, at 5:30 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney
announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was
convened in open session.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Jones, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and
Mayor Kleindienst
Absent: None
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 January 19, 2001.
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING
AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: - No Business
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Comments on matters not on the agenda
Art Lyons, resident, stated that Shadow rock Development should be
supported; that the project is economically viable; that the Attorney should
not be making business deals, but be examining the project for liabilities if
the project fails; and requested Council support for the project.
Julie Rupp, resident, representing celebrity estate owners filed letters on
behalf of the Heritage Home Owners Association, copy on file in Office of
the City Clerk.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS:
Councilmembers reported on various civic and community organizational
meetings and events which they attended, subsequent to the last regular
meeting, and announced upcoming events of community interest.
Mayor stated that the car safety seat inspection was successful; and added that
a driver training programs is also being conducted.
Councilmember Oden stated that the dedication of the James O. Jessie Desert
Highland Unity Center monument would be Saturday January 27, 2001 at 11:30
a.m., at the Desert Highland Unity Center Park.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1 1. AIRLINE MARKETING AGREEMENT
Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with Siam, Hellenes
& Either, Inc., (SHE) for the development of the Palm Springs International
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' Airport airline marketing plan for a term to expire on June 30, 2001 for l$49,500.
A4334.
City Manager reviewed the staff report and added that the airport is seeking
competitive fares and year around service.
Assistant City Manager-Operations stated that the contract would be for four
months; that the agreement is not to market the airport, but to develop a plan on
how to market the airport; that the plan will include a comprehensive look at the
airlines and the properties of the airport; that the firm is highly recommended by
the industry; that the firm also does route analysis for airlines and will help staff to
determine the next step in a detailed marketing program.
Councilmember Oden questioned after the terms of the agreement are met, who
will implement the recommendations.
Assistant City Manager-Operations stated that the report will clarify whether a
consultant is needed or in what manner to proceed; that after the final report is
issued, the matter will come to the Council for direction.
Councilmember Jones questioned if the Valley Partners were sharing in the
expense.
Assistant City Manager-Operations stated that other Cities would not be sharing
in the expense; that the airport budget did fund a marketing position; that no one
was hired, leaving those funds to be used for this project; and added that the
Committee did have representation from the Valley Cities to interview the various
firms.
City Manager stated that it is the intent of staff to broaden the solutions, resulting
in inclusion of our down valley partners.
Mayor stated that the matter was concurred by the CVA; that the funds are
general fund related; that the airport enterprise funds must remain within the use
of the airport to strengthen facilities; and that it is appreciated that a regional
approached was used for the analysis.
Minute Order 6786 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved
by Hodges, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried that MO6786 be
adopted.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further bus' Mayor declared t etin add.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
' City Clerk