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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 24, 2001
An 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, October 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 October 19, 2001.
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING
AUTHORITY: - No Business
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared the meeting adjourned for
the purpose of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency; after which,
members reconvened as the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Nancy Stuart stated that it is hoped the parking structure measure will be approved at
the upcoming election; that the author of the rebuttal to the measure did not meet with
the businesses in the downtown to review the situation, nor has an alternative solution
been given; that the structure is needed to provide safe parking for the tourists,
customers and the employees of the downtown area; and encouraged the voters to vote
yes on Measure D.
Jerry Ogburn stated that there were comments made during the Community
Redevelopment Agency meeting that were a negative reflection on the duties and job
done by the Downtown Development Director; that for the past 10 years an investment
of time and energy has been made in the Community; that during that time the job has
been done professionally; and that the additional trees that will be planted around the
parking lot are a part of an agreement and will be addressed.
Bob McDonald, Las Palmas, stated that there are communities with worse business
friendly reputations than Palm Springs; that the downtown is healthy and vibrant; that the
Downtown Development Director is good for the downtown and does go out of his way
to help businesses; that there are core values that are a benefit for the Community; and
that the majority of the Members of the Council are doing a good job.
Jim Stuart, Real Estate Agent, stated that the Downtown Development Director is
always there for the Agents and businesses; that there are other staff members that
should be recognized for the good work that is done for the Community; and that
Measure D does need to be supported by the voters.
Council Minutes
10-24-01, Page 2
CONSENT AGENDA:
City Manager withdrew the item.
Res ----- consenting to and making findings pursuant to Section 33421.1 of the
Health & Safety Code related to an Owner Participation Agreement for property
located at Stevens Road, Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon Way, Merged
Project Area 1. (See CRA B).
EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA:
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.
Councilmember Oden stated that the recent presentation regarding the Skate
Park was beneficial; and suggested that there could be more done with the
homecoming event for the children.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
' 2. COLLIERS SEELEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Recommendation: That the Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding
with Colliers Seeley International, Inc., to market the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort
as a resort hotel site and perform a market and feasibility study for a hotel at its
own cost. A-----.
City Manager withdrew the item.
ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None.
ADDED STARTERS: None
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - None
PUBLIC reports or requests - None
STAFF reports or requests - None.
ADJOURNMENT:
' There being no further bu�eor decl � e �ting adjourned.
ICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk