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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 - MINUTES - 2/27/2002 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 2002 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 Wednesday, February 27, 2002, at 5:00 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 Mills, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and Mayor Kleindienst Absent: None The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag, and a moment of silence. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on February 22, 2002. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY 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: ' Tim Holmeyer, Deep Well Association, expressed appreciation for the new stop sign at Mesquite and Manzanita and added that an additional sign is needed at Mesquite and Sagebrush. Dr. Ralph Villani, 1028 San Lorenzo, stated that a recent Desert Sun editorial regarding the Tennis Center was disturbing;'that the Council should not subsidize private for profit businesses; that Councilmembers Oden and Reller-Spurgin were right to refuse the proposal; and that a gift of public funds is not in the best interest of the City, Mollie Rock, Sunny Dunes Road, expressed appreciation for the stop sign installed at Mesquite, the tonnage signs for trucks and all that is being done to address speed reduction; and added that additional signage is needed to protect the safety of the children. Dolliah the Black Dahlia, presented an assortment of promotional cards for possible use in tourist locations welcoming the guest and requesting cooperation in dress and conduct. David Justin Lynch, 285 S. Civic, expressed his opinion regarding the negative impact on the possible consolidation of Cathedral City and Palm Springs. Aftab Dada, General Manager Hilton, stated that the Council's policy needs to be made ' clear regarding City sponsoring and funding of special events. I L Council Minutes 02-27-02, Page 2 ' APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS: None LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1. 2001-02 BUDGET AMENDMENT— CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION Recommendation: That the Council approve a budget amendment transferring $300,000 from the General Fund to the Convention Center Projects Cost Center of Capital Projects fund. City Manager stated that the recommendation is based on the last election voter direction; that the funds would be used for seed money; that it is not clear at this time whether or not the full amount will be needed; that due diligence of the process will start, and that at each phase a report will be given to the Council. Councilmember Reller-Spurgin stated that the ERA report indicated that the Convention Center has suffered a loss of 75 events due to its size; and questioned the time frame of the losses. ' Convention Center Director stated that the events range from 1998 to 2006. Councilmember Reller-Spurgin questioned the number of groups that are accommodated in California. Convention Center Director stated that the specific number will be reported back at a later date; that the number ranges in the 1000's; and that with the expansion there should be up to a 44% increase in business. Mayor questioned the amount recommended due to the estimated cost being cited in the staff report at$5 - $25,000. ,City Manager stated that the first phase will cost in the range of $17,200; that additional funds will be needed to complete the due diligence; that the $300,000 is just an educated guess; that more or less funds may be needed, and that the Council will be kept abreast of each phase. Council member Reller-Spurgin questioned if the $300,000 would be held in an interest bearing account. Director of Finance stated that the account would be interest bearing. ' Resolution 20285 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that R20285 be adopted. Council Minutes 02-27-02. Page 3 2. PERS AMENDMENT— MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEES ' Recommendation: That the Council approve intention to approve an Amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the City, pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding approved by Resolution 20245, December 19, 2001. City Manager stated that the proposed recommendation is necessary in implementing the Memorandum of Understanding with the General Unit. Mayor stated that this should be the final action needed to comply with the Memorandum of Understanding. Resolution 20286 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried that R20286 be adopted; and it was further moved by Mills, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried that full reading be waived and Title of Ordinance be introduced for first reading. City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' , RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS. 3. TENNIS CENTER LEASE Recommendation: That the Council approve leases with Haggstrom/Matzner for the operation of the Tennis Center. City Manager withdrew the item. City Attorney stated that both applicants did cooperate along with the help of the subcommittee in working on a Memorandum of Understanding; that there will be two separate agreements dividing up the operation of the Tennis Center with each leasing a portion; and that it looks like a win-win situation for all involved. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None ADDED STARTERS: None REPORTS & REQUESTS: Council Minutes 02-27-02, Page 4 ' CITY COUNCIL reports or requests Councilmember Oden stated that the downtown 3-hour parking program has been approved by the Council; that the pay for parking program previously set aside does need to be brought back for future discussion to consistently deal with the parking problem; that it may be that the first three hours of parking is free, then parking meters would need to be used including those lots that were previously metered. 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 1