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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 26, 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 Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon
Way, on Wednesday, June 26, 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: Councilmember Hodges
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 June 21, 2002.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items on Page 3 of agenda this date.
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING
AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No Business
PRESENTATIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following persons spoke in support of the Palm Springs Hot Rod and Bike Weekend.
Brenda Wilhide, Palm Springs
Mathew Talala, representing Palm Springs Hotel & Hospitality Association
Ruthie Frazee, Palm Springs
Julie Hunt, Cathedral City
Mike Salazar, Palm Springs
Johnny Waska, Palm Springs
Louis Sanchellis, Palm Springs
Steven Martell, Palm Springs
The following persons spoke in opposition of the Palm Springs Hot Road and Bike
Weekend.
Paul Mauret, Palm Springs
Le Ann Lee, representing Casa Del Oro Homeowners Association
Pastor Tom Rietveld Palm Springs Baptist Church
Joy Meredith, Main Street Association
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Council Minutes
06-26-02, Page 2
The following persons spoke in favor of a municipal electric utility valley-wide. '
Fred Hoover, Palm Desert
Sonia Marshall, Cathedral City
Gary Bosworth, Desert Hot Springs
The following persons spoke in opposition of municipal electric utility valley-wide.
Kevin Payne, Southern California Edison
Kurt Bagligg, Southern California Edison
Scott Kennedy, Palm Springs, stated that Louise's Pantry is a Class I Historic Site and
that a portion of the exterior had been demolished; and requested some type of
measures be set in place to prevent this type of occurrence in the future.
APPROVAL OF 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.
Councilmember Oden requested an update on status of renovation of Louise's
Pantry.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE
Recommendation: That the Council approve various trade contracts for the
construction of the Downtown Parking Structure.
City Manager withdrew the item.
2. ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE 1764— PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Recommendation: That the Council approve a Consent to Assignment of Lease
and Option to 1764 and Consent to Encumbrance of Ground Lease Interest and
Estoppels.
City Manager reviewed the staff report,',no further report was given.
Minute Order 7110 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved
by Oden, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that '
M07110 be adopted.
ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None
Council Minutes
06-26-02, Page 3
ADDED STARTERS: None
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests
a) Appointment of Council Sub-Committee (2): Palm Springs Disposal Services
Negotiations. Kleindienst & Hodges (Oden to assume if Hodges cannot fill)
PUBLIC reports or requests
STAFF reports or requests
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk