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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 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 Large Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz
Canyon Way, on Friday, December 14, 2001, at 3:30 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney
announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 4:15 p.m., the meeting was
convened in open session.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mills, 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 Brown Act Procedures.
REPORT OF CITY MANAGER ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items on Page 3 of agenda this date.
PRESENTATIONS: None
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING
AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: • No Business
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Wendie Busing-Kohn, no address given, held signs stating "Comm"—"unity".
Philip Tedesco, 1303 Primavera, stated that a letter addressed to the Desert Sun
Opinion Page was turned down for publishing due to allegations of nature of attacks on
persons; that it should be known that Desert Chapel is in control of the Members of the
City Council; and that the membership is not in the spirit of Article I.
David Logerstat, 1311 Primavera, stated that the public has voiced its opinion in favor of
Ms. Hodges and that it would be inappropriate to appoint another member of Desert
Chapel.
CONSENT AGENDA: None
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.
Mayor clarified'that no one would be recommended to fill the unexpired vacancy
due to religious affiliation.
Council Minutes
12-14-01,Page 2
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1, APRIL 9, 2002 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
' Recommendation: That the Council call for a Special Municipal Election to be
held April 9, 2002 to fill an unexpired vacancy term ending 11-4-2003.
Councilmember Oden stated that calling for election is a second choice; but that
the Council has not reached a consensus at this point for appointment and that
the issue needs to be moved forward.
Resolution 20234 calling election and Resolution 20235 regarding candidate
statements were presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by
Reller-Spurgin and carried by the following vote that R20234 and R20235 be
adopted.
AYES: Councilmembers Oden, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst
NO: Councilmember Mills
ABSENT: None.
ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None.
ADDED STARTERS:
Motion to add the item for consideration due to the need arising subsequent to
the posting of the agenda was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden,
seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried that the item be added for
consideration.
2. NORTEL NETWORKS PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
2001-02 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT
Recommendation: That the Council consider amending the 2001-02 fiscal year
budget for Nortel Networks Palm Springs International Film Festival increased
emergency one-time funding of$100,000.
City Manager reviewed letter dated December 11, 2001 from David Baron,
Executive Committee and Harold Matzner, Chairman of the Nortel Networks
Palm Springs International Film Festival for a request of $100,000 in support of
the Award Gala.
Councilmember Oden stated that due to the economic times the City does need
to provide the additional support to the program.
Resolution 20236 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, that R20236 be
adopted.
Council Minutes
12-14-01,Page 3
REPORTS & REQUESTS: None
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests: None
PUBLIC reports or requests: None
STAFF reports or requests: None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk