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Home My WebLink About6/27/2007 - STAFF REPORTS - 5.C. These comments were originally read at the Public Arts Commission Meeting on May 10, 2007 After viewing the tape of last month's meeting, I would like to address the inappropriate comments made by audience member Robert Stone during the appropriately agendized presentation by April Hildner about the Tahquitz Creek Parkway. I'd like to publicly apologize to Ms. Hildner for the inappropriate behavior of Robert Stone. I don't understand the grounds on which he came up to speak during her presentation. It was impolite and an egregious lapse in both etiquette and procedure. If someone from the public wishes to speak about matters within our jurisdiction, there is an opportunity for that during public comments and we welcome the public to speak during that time. In no way was it appropriate for Mr. Stone to speak at this table, at great length, telling Ms. Hildner what she should do, and what she shouldn't do, to proceed with the project. I'm sure there are many people who would like to get up and sit on the City Council dais to express their opinions to Council while they are discussing an item on their Agenda. This would be inappropriate, improper and inefficient. I wish that Mr. Stone had that understanding of protocol and respect for the people who serve this City. He clearly doesn't. If Mr. Stone would like to discuss the proposed Tahquitz Creek Parkways with Ms. Hildner he is free to contact her and do it at his leisure. There is no reason why this Commission's valuable meeting time was wasted on this extraneous discussion. Ms. Hildner was not seeking from us, or random members of the public, direction on how she should proceed with the necessary steps to make her vision a reality. She was simply here to feel out the Commission's thoughts on whether we believed the parkway that she is proposing would be a suitable site for public art. It is clear from her presentation that she understands the processes and procedures necessary to accomplish the extraordinary task of turning what is now wasteland into a formidable asset to the community. I applaud her efforts, and was heartened to see the Commission's positive response to her presentation. The intrusion by Mr. Stone on Ms. Hildner's presentation was completely out-of- line, and I want Ms. Hildner, as well as the public, to know that Mr. Stone has no formal relationship to this Commission, clearly no understanding as to how we conduct our meetings, and in no way does his viewpoint represent the view of this Commission. Michael Stern - Chair _ Palm Springs Public Arts Commission % `� 1ci �� l,'"!I'f,pi �7TQr/•4Z O�?ALMSA� V , N CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MEMORANDUM * ry�v'P•avnreo e'� { cqtiPop CITY CLERKS DEPARTMENT James Thompson, City Clerk TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council David H. Ready, City Manage FROM: James Thompson, City Cler DATE: June 26, 2007 SUBJECT: Item 5.C. Commission Appointment Update No. 1 Please make the following update to the recommendation and appointments to the Human Rights Commission. Human Rights Commission Mayor Oden and Councilmember Foat. Reappoint Maile Klein Appoint Jerry Trussell and Sidney Craig. Appoint Marguerite Freeman unexpired term ending 06-30-2008. Additionally, the correct spelling is Ronald WIINison as reappointment to the Library Board, my apologies. 06/26/2007 16:40 17AX 7603228332 PALM SPRTNGS CJTY CLERK la001 TX REPORT $4:4: TRANSMISSION OK TX/EX NO 0081 CONNECTION TEL 93226343 CONNECTION ID ST. TIME 06/26 16:30 USAGE T 00,26 PGS. SENT 1 RESULT OK ALM CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MEMORANDUM L V_T CITY CLERKS DEPARTMENT James Thompson, City Clark TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council Davd H. Ready, City Managen FROM: Jam 1es Thompson, City Cler'l I DATE: Ju4 26, 2007 1 SUBJECT: lternN 5.0. Commission Appointment Update No. I Please make the'i following update to the recommendation and appointments to the Human Rights Colnmission_ I Hum-an Rights Co mission Mayor Ode and Councilmember Foat. Reappoint I.Maile Main Appoint Jei Trussell and Sidney Craig. Appoint lWarguerite Freeman unexpired term ending 06-30-2008. i Additionally, the c orrect spelling is Ronald Wiffison as reappointment to the Library Board, my apologi i 6s. O6/26/2007 16:41 FAX 7603228332 PALM SPRINCS CTTY CLERK U001 TX RRPORT TRANSMISSION OK TX/RX NO 0082 CONNECTION TEL 93279883 CONNECTION ID ST. TIME 06/26 16:40 USAGE T 00'7.4 PGS. SENT 1 RESULT OK �pA.LMSa J6. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 0 MEMORANDUM I 000..1V 4 1 CITY CLERKS DEPARTMENT James Thompson, City Clerk TO: May�r and Members of the City Council David H. Ready, City Manage FROM: Jams Thompson, City Cler I DATE: jum 26, 2007 SUBJECT: ltemiac. Commission Appointment Update No. 1 Please make the! following update to the recommendation and appointments to the Human Rights Commission. Human Rights Co nmission Mayor Od6h and Councilmember Foat Reappoint l0aile Klein Appoint Jerry Trussell and Sidney Craig. Appoint 1�arguerite Freeman unexpired term ending 06-30-2008. r Additionally, the correct spelling is Ronald Willison as reappointment to the Library Board, my apologies. 06/26/2007 16:41 FAX 7603225332 PALM SPRINGS CITY CLERK 001 TX REPORT @: TRANSMISSION OK TX/RX NO 0053 CONNECTION TEL 93259314 CONNECTION ID ST. TIME 06/26 16:41 USAGE T 00,15 PGS. SENT 1 RESULT ON PPLM� 1 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MEMORANDUM I' e%Q�R.o"�"� CITY CLERKS DEPARTMENT �IFaJR� James Thompson, City Clerk i TO; Mayior and Members of the City Council bavtd H. Beady, City Manage FROM: James Thompson, City Cler DATE: Jun9� 26, 2007 SUBJECT: Iterr, 5.C. Commission Appointment Update No_ 1 i Please make the; following update to the recommendation and appointments to the Human Rights Commission. Human Rights Commission Mayor Oden and Councilmember Foat. Reappoint.Maile Klein Appoint Jerry Trussell and Sidney Craig. Appoint Marguerite Freeman unexpired term ending 06-30-2008. Additionally, the dorrect spelling is Ronald Willlson as reappointment to the Library Board, my apologies. 06/26/2007 16:42 FAX 7603228332 PALM SPRINGS CITY CLERK Q001 aas TX REPORT TRANSMISSION OK TX/RX NO 0084 CONNPCTTON TEL 93209336 CONNECTION ID ST. TIME 06/26 16:42 USAGE T 00,31 PGS. SENT 1 RESULT UK CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MEMORANDUM Jiro CITY CLERKS DEPARTMENT James Thompson, City Clerk TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council David H. Ready, City Managey—\ FROM: James Thompson, City Cleril DATE: Jun-h 26, 2007 SUBJECT: Item 5.C. Commission Appointment Update No. 1 Please make the following update to the recommendation and appointments to the Human Rights Commission. Human Ri ihts Commission Mmission Mayor Oden and CouncilmernberFoaL Reappoint,Maile Klein Appoint Jemy Trussell and Sidney Craig. Appoint IMarguerite Freeman unexpired term ending 06-30-2008. Additionally, the correct spelling is Ronald Willison as reappointment to the Library Board, my apologies. 06/26/2007 15:25 FAX 7603228332 PALM SPRINGS CITY CLERK IA001 TX REPORT TRANSMISSION OK TX/RX NO 0077 CONNECTION TEL 93226343 CONNECTION ID ST, TIME 06/26 15:24 USAGE T 00,59 PGS. SENT 3 RESULT OK L A4 s A ;pfQA CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Vp MEMORANDUM 4 CITY CLERKS DEPARTMENT James Thompson, City Clerk TO: Mayc r and Members of the City Council [)avi( H- Ready, City ManageV�N FROM: James Thompson, City Ole DATE: June!26, 2007 rn i SUBJECT: Itet.C. Commission Appioients The City Council subcommittees make the following recommendations for appointment to the various B(,.)ard and Commissions as part of the 2007 Annual Recruitment Process. Unless otherwise noted for the term ending June 30, 2010. Administrative Apdeais Board Mayor Qdei f and Councilmember Mills Reappoint Daun DeVore Appd,int William P. Johnson Human Rights Cof�Imission Mayor Cdek and Councilmernber Foat. L Reappoint Maile Klein. Appq I int Jerry Trussell and Sidney Craig. One vacancy to remain open, directing the Clerk 'to continue to advertise. 06/26/2007 15:26 FAX 7603228332 PALM SPRINGS CITY CLERK C? o07. 3::I:8:::I::I:1:9::I: TX REPORT !c aya:a: TRANSMISSION OR TX/RX NO 0078 CONNECTION TEL 93279883 CONNECTION Ill ST. TIME 06/26 15:25 USAGE T 00,32 PGS. SENT 3 RESULT OK i L F Q F NV � CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MEMORANDUM X ,COR/Ol'ATY9\9• 4 cq�/FOIR. CITY CLERKS DEPARTMENT James Thompson, City Clerk TO: Mayer and Members of the City Council David H. Ready, City Manager FROM: JamE;s Thompson, City Cle DATE: June126, 2007 SUBJECT: Item �.C. Commission Appoi ents The City Council EpIbcommittees make the following recommendations for appointment to the various Board and Commissions as part of the 2007 Annual Recruitment Process. Unless otherwise noted for the term ending June 30, 2010. Administrative ApG pals Board Mayor OdI and Councilmember Mills Reappoint Daun DeVore Appoint William P. Johnson Human Rights Cc 6ission Mayor OdO and Councilmember Feat, Reappoint Maile Klein. Appoint Jerry Trussell and Sidney Craig. One ivacancy to remain open, directing the Clerk to continue to advertise. 06/26/2007 15:27 FAX 7603228332 PALM SPRINGS CITY CLERK Z001 TX REPORT TRANSMISSION OK TX/RX NO 0079 CONNECTION TEL 93259314 CONNECTION ID ST. TIMB 06/26 15:26 USAGE T 00,35 I'M SENT 3 RESULT OK I? L M S C- CITY OF PALM SPRINGS A MEMORANDUM cA<lFOR��P , CITY CLERKS DEPARTMENT James Thompson, City Clerk TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council DaviI H. Ready, City Manalge, FROM: James Thompson, City Cle i DATE: Junei26, 2007 )oi SUBJECT�, Item b,C, Commission Appoi ents The City Council Eliubcommittees make the following recommendations for appointment to the various WDard and Commissions as part of the 2007 Annual Recruitment Process. Unless 6therwise noted for the term ending June 30, 2010. Administrative A1)6eals Board Mayor Odej. and Councilmornber Mills Rea�spolnt Daun DeVore App6nt William P. Johnson I Human Rights Coinmission Mayor Ode)) and Counclimember Foat. ReaKhpoint Maile Klein. Appcslrrt Jerry Trussell and Sidney Craig. One I Vacancy to remain open, directing the Clerk to continue to advertise. 06/26/2007 15:29 FAX 7603228332 PALM SPRINGS CTTY CLERK Q00] ::J:e: TX REPORT : :c:l::e i TRANSMISSION OK TX/RX NO 0080 CONNECTION TEL 93209336 CONNECTION ID ST, TIME 06/26 15:27 USAGE T 01'15 PGS. SENT 3 RESULT OK i Q P&LM Sp CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MEMORANDUM ,I * a�PYawHRO�wry� �r c911FORN�p CITY CLERKS DEPARTMENT James Thompson, City Clerk I TO: Mayo(r and Members of the City Council Davi(lJ H_ Ready, City Manager FROM: James Thompson, City Cie DATE: Junei26, 2007 SUBJECT: Item C. Commission Appoi ents I The City Council :ubcommittees make the following recommendations for appointment to the various Bi)ard and Commissions as part of the 2007 Annual Recruitment Process, Unless otherwise noted for the term ending June 30, 2010. Administrative ApG�eals Board MayorOdeii and Councilmember Mills Reappoint ❑aun DeVore Appcf int William P. Johnson Human Rights Cot mission Mayor Odeq and Councilmember Foat. Rear�lpoint Maile Klein. AppC int Jerry Trussell and Sidney Craig, One vacancy to remain open, directing the Clerk to continue to advertise. �PpLMSA CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ^ MEMORANDUM *k ryCogOQkwTEO Tyh ** C441FORN�P CITY CLERKS DEPARTMENT James Thompson, City Clerk TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council David H. Ready, City Manager FROM: James Thompson, City Cle r; DATE: June 26, 2007 SUBJECT: Item 5.C. Commission Appoi ents The City Council subcommittees make the following recommendations for appointment to the various Board and Commissions as part of the 2007 Annual Recruitment Process. Unless otherwise noted for the term ending June 30, 2010. Administrative Appeals Board Mayor Oden and Councilmember Mills Reappoint Daun DeVore Appoint William P. Johnson _Human Rights Commission Mayor Oden and Councilmember Foat. Reappoint Maile Klein. Appoint Jerry Trussell and Sidney Craig. One vacancy to remain open, directing the Clerk to continue to advertise. Library Board Mayor Oden and Councilmember Mills. Reappoint Ronald Willson. The other incumbent applied late, but did reapply. One vacancy to remain open. Personnel Board Mayor Oden and Councilmember Foat. Appoint Sidney Chambers. Public Arts Commission Mayor Oden and Councilmember Mills. Reappoint Michael Stern. Appoint James Kennedy and Robert Stone (the subcommittee needs to provide direction which term short term 06/30/2009 or the regular full term). One vacancy remains open for term ending June 30, 2009 due to resignation of Sue Ann Young last week. Rent Review Commission Mayor Oden and Councilmember Foat. Reappoint Martha Johnson. Two vacancies remains open (no other candidates applied). Tramway Board Mayor Oden and Councilmember McCulloch. Reappoint Nancy Stuart and Jerry Ogburn (terms ending 09/19/2011). VillageFest Board Mayor Oden and Councilmember McCulloch. Appoint Rebecca Terrill and Joe Garcia. One vacancy remains open. Additionally, I have received one letter from as public testimony with respect to the Appointment to the Public Arts Commission from the Vice Chair, attached for your review. The Airport Commission is the remaining legislative body not placed on the City Council Agenda. Jay Thompson r\^` From: William Butler[wb719@mac.com] Hill i f l i 23, Fi.- 0 Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 2:22 PM To: Jay.Thompson@palmsprings-ca.gov Subject: Nominee for Public Arts Commission, City Council Meeting Reference the application by one Robert Stone for a position on the Public Arts Commission: Mr. Thompson, I take this opportunity to express serious opposition to the application for a Mr. Robert Stone for a position on the Public Arts Commission. Mr. Stone has, on more than one occasion, violated the spirit of the Corrnission for no apparent reason. On one occasion he openly disparaged a work of art during the presentation of the sculpture by the artist to the Commission. His inappropriate remarks were not called for, as those of us on the Commission try to make anyone wishing to present their art for our consideration feel welcome and respected. Mr. Stones behavior in this instance was a perfect example of how we do not want to treat artists coming before us. Most recently, Mr. Stone interrupted a Cormnission meeting during an agendized presentation by a community member on a program to enhance the Tahquitz Creek wash. For some reason NIT. Stone felt it necessary to take time away from our meeting to condescendingly lecture the presenter on what she should be doing and not doing in her and her group's efforts to beautify the wash. None of us could understand the point of his interruption. 1 personally felt it necessary to seek out the presenter afterwards to apologize for Mr. Store's uncalled for behavior. We welcome members of the community who want to speak to the Commission. We do not welcome people who use tbal opportunity to belittle other people or to waste the community's time with personal issues. Thank you for your time and your consideration of this issue. I would only ask you to continue to appoint the best people possible to the Commission. I assure you that, based on past behavior before the Commission, Robert Stone does not personify the best we have. William Butler Vice-Chair, Public Arts Commission Palm Springs, CA wb719@mac.com 6/26/2007 FP,P.LM Sp4 iy U y V CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: June 27, 2005 NEW BUSINESS SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE 2007 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: James Thompson, City Clerk SUMMARY The City Council will receive reports from the City Council subcommittees and make final appointments to various Commissions and Boards as part of the 2007 Annual Recruitment Process, RECOMMENDATION: 1. Appoint two-members to the Administrative Appeals Board for the term ending June 30, 2010. 2. Appoint three-members to the Human Rights Commission for the term ending June 30, 2010, and one-member for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2008. 3. Appoint two-members to the Library Board for the term ending June 30, 2010. 4. Appoint one-member to the Personnel Board for the term ending June 30, 2010. 5. Appoint two-members to the Public Arts Commission for the term ending June 30, 2010, one-member for the unexpired term ending June, 30, 2009, and one- member for the term ending June 30, 2008. 6. Appoint three-members to the Rent Review Commission for the term ending for the term ending June 30, 2010. 7. Appoint two-members to the Tramway Board for the term ending September 19, 2011. ITEM NO. L=� City Council Staff Report June 29, 2007-- page 2 Commission and Board Appointments 8. Appoint three-members to the VillageFest Board for the term ending June 30, 2010. 9. Direct the City Clerk to re-advertise and continue to solicit applications for any continued vacancies, as open until filled. es Thompson, City Clerk David H. Ready, City r poll�