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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
' NOVEMBER 14, 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, November 14, 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 and Mayor
Kleindienst
Absent: Councilmember Reller-Spurgin
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 November 9, 2001.
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING
AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - No Business
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
' Hal Stone, no address given, stated that the Ocotillo Plant has reapplied to the State for
an energy plant to be located in Riverside County; and added that the City has moved
rental cars from Indian Avenue to a location behind his home on airport property; that
the agreement was for the storage of cars and that now maintenance, the loading and
unloading of cars occur during the early morning hours disrupting his peace, quiet and
sleep.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Items 1 thru 3.
It was moved by Oden,'seconded by Jones, and unanimously carried, Reller-
Spurgin absent, that Items 1 thru 3 be adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Review by City Manager of Consent Items to be clarified.
Councilmember Hodges questioned if the motorcycles could be retained longer than two
years.
Police Chief stated that the cycles could be used longer, but that the agreement allows
for trade in at the two year period; that trading in at that time prevents heavy repairs and
maintenance costs; and that in the long run it is a better program for the City to use the
early trade in.
1. MO 6960 approving Amendment 2 to A4382 with Gensler & Associates sub
consultant blast assessment work related to the Palm Springs International
Airport terminal expansion for$60,500.
Council Minutes
11-14-01, Page 2
2. MO 6961 approving Amendment #1 to A4317 with Coachella Valley Association
of Governments for lead agency administrative costs for the design of the Indian
Canyon Drive/Interstate 10 interchange for$9,000, CP00-14.
3. MO 6962 approving purchase of one Harley Davidson motorcycle from Palm
Springs Harley Davidson for police department use for$6,307.13.
EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
4. 2001-02 ALLOCATED POSITION & COMPENSATION PLAN #3
Recommendation: That the Council approve Amendment #3 to the 2001-02
Allocated Position & Compensation Plan for the overfill of two police officers and
one community services officer.
City Manager reviewed the staff report, no further report:was given.
Resolution 20222 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Oden, seconded by Hodges and unanimously carried, Reller-Spurgin absent,
that R20222 be adopted.
ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None
ADDED STARTERS: None
REPORTS & REQUESTS: None
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests
PUBLIC reports or requests
Hal Stone, stated an eight foot wall was to be constructed at the back of the property to
assist in alleviating noise from the rental car area; that a six foot wall was constructed;
that landscaping was to be used, but the landscaping is either sparse or non-existent;
that the loading and unloading of rental cars commence at 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.; that
helicopters fly over his home; that the area should be restricted from the flyovers; and
that there could be a safety problem involved.
STAFF reports or requests
ADJOURNMENT:
Council Minutes
11-14-01, Page 3
' There being no further busines Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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PA RICIA A. NDERS
City Clerk