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WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011
Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:11 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262, led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Reverend Kevin A. Johnson, Bloom in the Desert Ministries, led the
Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pougnet and Members of the Council proclaimed May, 2011 as mental health
month in the City of Palm Springs, and presented a proclamation to Riverside County
Health Services Department.
Mayor Pougnet and Members of the City Council proclaimed May 15 thru 21, 2011 as
Poppy Week in the City of Palm Springs, in remembrance of those who have served in
the United States Military Forces.
Mayor Pougnet announced the recent College of the Desert West Valley Campus sign
unveiling, Police K-9 "Ike" Memorial, and the upcoming run for "Ike" event.
Councilmember Foat announced the recent Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter
fundraiser event, and the new Animal Shelter hours.
Mayor Pougnet announced the upcoming PSNIC Annual Picnic, Demuth Community
Garden, and the upcoming Police Department and Fire Department recognition
luncheon.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m., and
the following speakers addressed the City Council pertaining to Items on the posted
Closed Session Agenda.
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May 4, 2011
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NEJAT KOHAN, Spanish Inn, requested the City Council approve an extension to the
current reimbursement agreement.
JOE LUISI, requested the City Council approve an extension to the current
reimbursement agreement with the Spanish Inn.
WILLIAM HOUCK, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, commented on the billboard relocation
opportunities, and requested the City Council support the proposal submitted by Lamar.
City Attorney Holland stated the meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m., and the City
Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss items on the posted agenda.
City Attorney Holland reported the City Council authorized the City Attorney and City
Manager to defend the Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter in the Daniel Teutle
et. al. v. City of Palm Springs et. al. litigation, and authorized the City Manager to
execute a conflict of interest document in that matter, otherwise provided direction to
Staff and no reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pougnet requested Item 2.G. be removed from the Consent Calendar for a
separate vote.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson,
seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. REQUEST FROM NOBLE & COMPANY FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE
FROM E-I (ENERGY-INDUSTRIAL) TO M-2 (MANUFACTURING) FOR
AN APPROXIMATE 98-ACRE PARCEL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF KAREN AVENUE AND 19TH AVENUE AND SUBDIVIDE THE 98-
ACRE PARCEL INTO THREE PARCELS (CASE 5.1212 CZ AND TPM
36073):
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated May 4, 2011.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the zoning of surrounding
properties.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speaker
addressed the City Council.
TOM NOBLE, stated he is in agreement with the staff report, and
requested the City Council approve the change of zone and parcel map.
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No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Waive reading of the full text of the Ordinance and introduce
for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 1791, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE
5.1212 CZ, A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM E-I (ENERGY-INDUSTRIAL)
TO M-2 (MANUFACTURING) FOR AN APPROXIMATE 98-ACRE
PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF KAREN
AVENUE AND 19TH AVENUE, SECTION 15, APN 666-330-001-7;" and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 22911, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36073 TO SUBDIVIDE AN
APPROXIMATE 98-ACRE SITE INTO THREE PARCELS IN SECTION
15, (APN 666-330-001-7)." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Weigel, seconded
by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
MICHAEL McCULLOCH, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A., concerning election
reforms, and requested the City Council reconsider the provisions for increasing the
number of signatures.
ART HEALEY, Cathedral City, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council
adopt the proposed resolution in support of marriage equality.
JOE FALKNER, Cathedral City, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City
Council adopt the proposed resolution in support of marriage equality.
SHELLY SAUNDERS, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City
Council adopt the proposed resolution in support of marriage equality.
RON WALLEN, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council adopt the
proposed resolution in support of marriage equality.
WARREN WOOD and DOUG HAIRGROVE, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.A.,
and requested the City Council adopt the proposed resolution in support of marriage
equality.
ROBERT and JOAN DILLINGHAM, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.A., and
requested the City Council adopt the proposed resolution in support of marriage
equality.
CAROL BALASA, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council adopt the
proposed resolution in support of marriage equality.
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MIKE BALASA, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council adopt the
proposed resolution in support of marriage equality.
PAUL ZAK, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council adopt the
proposed resolution in support of marriage equality.
RUTH DEBRA, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council
adopt the proposed resolution in support of marriage equality.
REV. KEVIN JOHNSON, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council
adopt the proposed resolution in support of marriage equality.
PAUL LEWIN, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council
adopt the proposed resolution in support of marriage equality.
PHYLLIS BURGESS, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City
Council oppose the proposed resolution concerning marriage equality.
BOB BOGARD, commented on Item 5.B., and requested the City Council approve
funding for the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism, and funding the marketing programs.
JIM STUART, commented on Item 3.A., and requested the City Council oppose the
increase in the number of signatures required for public office, stated the City is known
as the marijuana capital of the desert, requested additional police patrols near the
cannabis collectives, and stated his support for marriage equity.
JOHN DAW, commented on Item 5.B., and requested the City Council approve funding
for the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism, the Palm Springs Convention Center, and
funding the marketing programs.
JULIUS KAZEN, commented on Item 5.B., and requested the City Council approve
funding for the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism, the Palm Springs Convention Center,
and funding the marketing programs.
OWEN MANGAN, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.A., requested the City Council
oppose the proposed resolution concerning marriage equality, and commented on
neighborhood issues.
STEVE ROSENBERG, Palm Springs, commented on Item &A., commented on the
number of signatures required and suggested the number of signatures be lowered, and
stated his support for the proof of residency requirements.
JACQUELINE LOPEZ, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council adopt
the proposed resolution in support of marriage equality.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.H., 2.1., 2.J., 2.K.,
21., 2.M., 2.N. and 2.0. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tern Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the May 4, 2011, City
Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of April 6, 2011, and City
Council/Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of April 20, 2011.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF CASS ROGERS FROM THE BOARD
OF APPEALS:
ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Cass Rogers from the
Board of Appeals; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1). RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF
COACHELLA TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011:
ACTION: Appoint City Manager David Garcia, as the City of Coachella
representative, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for
the term ending December 31, 2011. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1788, AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN PARKS:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1788, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
SECTION 6.10.081 TO, AMENDING SECTION 6.10.020 OF, AND
AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 6.10.100 OF, THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF
SMOKING IN PARKS." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1789, ADOPTING THE COLLEGE PARK SPECIFIC PLAN AND
RELATED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1789, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE CHANGE OF ZONE, ADOPTING THE COLLEGE OF
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THE DESERT WEST VALLEY CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN
ESTABLISHING NEW DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
FOR THE PROPOSED TEN (10) INDIVIDUAL PLANNING AREAS
LOCATED WEST OF INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, EAST OF HIGHWAY
111, NORTH OF SAN RAFAEL DRIVE AND SOUTH OF THE CHINO
CREEK/WHITEWATER RIVER FLOOD CONTROL LEVEE." Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.H. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5235 WITH DOKKEN
ENGINEERING FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WIDENING
PROJECT (CP 01-25):
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A5235 with
Dokken Engineering, in the amount of$190,980 for a total revised contract
amount of$912,730 for the Indian Canyon Drive Widening Project (CP 01-
25); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5235. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. M016 REV. 1 WITH THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM (STPLN) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO.
STPLN-5282 (023) (CP 01-25):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22913, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. M016 REV.
1 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-
AID PROJECTS NO. 08-5282R WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,936,000, FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
WIDENING PROJECT, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. STPLN-5282 (023)
(CP 01-25), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS."
A6093. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.J. PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. M012 REV. 1, WITH THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF PUBLIC LANDS HIGHWAY
(PLHL) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE BELARDO ROAD BRIDGE
AND ROADWAY PROJECT, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. PLHL-5282
(020) (CP 87-49):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22914, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. M012 REV.
1 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-
AID PROJECTS NO. 08-5282R WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $2,325,194, FOR THE BELARDO ROAD BRIDGE
AND ROADWAY PROJECT, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. PLHL-5282
(020) (CP 87-49), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
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EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS." A6094. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. BELARDO ROAD BRIDGE AND ROADWAY PROJECT (CP 87-49):
ACTION: 1) Approve the plans, specifications, and working details for the
Belardo Road Bridge and Roadway Project, Federal Project No. PLHL-
5282(020) and authorize the bid process (CP 87-49); 2) Approve a
"Subcontractor Services Agreement" with the Agua Caliente Band of
Cahuilla Indians; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A6095. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.L. AMEND AND ADOPT THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY GOVERNING
THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22915, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
AND ADOPTING THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY GOVERNING THE
INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS, AS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO.
21946, DATED JUNE 20, 2007." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.M. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2011:
ACTION: Receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of
February 28, 2011. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.N. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STATE-MANDATED
PAYMENT TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL REVENUE
AUGMENTATION FUND (SERAF):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1419, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH
RESPECT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 PAYMENT TO THE
EDUCATIONAL REVENUE AUGMENTATION FUND AND PROVIDING
OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO." Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
CYCLE 8, STATE FUNDED PROJECT (CP 09-07):
ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with DBX, Inc. for Bid Schedules A
through D, inclusive, for the Safe Routes to School Cycle 8 State Funded
Project, in the amount of $391,382.50 (CP 09-07); and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6096. Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.G. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2012:
Councilmember Mills requested staff clarify the take home vehicle program for
the Police Department.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22912, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE TO WAGES, HOURS, AND
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EMPLOYEES IN
THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
REPRESENTING THE POLICE MANAGEMENT UNIT, FOR THE PERIOD JULY
1, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012, SUBJECT TO THE UNIT'S RATIFICATION
AND EXECUTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING;" and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5569. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Weigel and carried 4-1
on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Mills, and Mayor Pro Tern Weigel.
NOES: Mayor Pougnet.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING ELECTION
REGULATIONS INCREASING THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES
NEEDED TO QUALIFY TO RUN FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE,
ESTABLISHING A FILING FEE, REQUIRING PROOF OF RESIDENCY,
AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE CITY SEAL:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated May 4, 2011.
Mayor Pro Tern Weigel stated the proposed ordinance is close, stated he
would like the number of signatures to be further lowered, requested staff
address extending the time for filing, and requested the City Council
consider the implementation of the ordinance after the current City Council
term.
Councilmember Mills commented on the implementation timing, requested
staff address extending the nomination period, and suggested the City
Council expand the nomination period.
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Councilmember Foat discussed the number of signatures required,
commented on the City Council Subcommittee discussion, and stated the
purpose of the ordinance was furthered for the public input and the benefit
to elect their representatives.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the City Council Subcommittee
discussion, favored regulations that are educational and representative of
the voters, commented on the public time and resources used to run for
office, stated his support for implementing the regulations after the
upcoming election, and requested the City Council approve the ordinance.
Councilmember Mills suggested the City Council consider amending the
ordinance to require not less than 80 voters nor more than 120 voters, and
allowing issuance of 4 sections of a nomination paper for circulation.
Mayor Pougnet stated the City does not need further regulations,
however, he noted the importance of requiring proof of residency.
ACTION: 1) Waive reading and re-introduce for first reading Ordinance
No. 1790, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.02 TO, REPEALING SECTIONS
2.04.080 AND 2.04.100 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
AND REPEALING UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. 1562, RELATING TO
THE CONDUCT OF MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS," amending Section
2.02.020(a) to provide not less than 80 nor more than 120 signatures,
adding Section 2.02.020(c) to read "Not earlier than the 120th day nor
later than the 88th day before a municipal election during normal office
hours, as posted, the voters may nominate candidates for election by
signing a nomination paper," amending Section 2.02.030(a) to provide for
four (4) Sections to a nomination paper, and amending Section
2.02.035 to provide for filing fees of $80 and $40; and 2) Waive reading of
the full text of the Ordinance and introduce for first reading by title only
Ordinance No. 1792, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 2.02.025, 2.02.050, AND
1.04.030 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO
THE CONDUCT OF MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS PROOF OF RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENTS AND THE USE OF THE CITY SEAL." Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and
carried 3-2 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, and
Councilmember Mills.
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
The City Council recessed at 7:46 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:52 p.m.
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RIGHT TO FULL CIVIL
MARRIAGE EQUALITY FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF PALM SPRINGS:
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as
outlined in the proposed resolution.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the proposed resolution: legal and other benefits pertaining to
marriage equality, civil rights aspects toward marriage equality, the
importance of a unanimous vote, questioned if this issue should be
brought before the City Council, the placement of the proposed resolution
on the City Council Agenda, and if the discussion is polarizing the
community.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22916, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE RIGHT TO FULL CIVIL MARRIAGE EQUALITY FOR
ALL RESIDENTS OF PALM SPRINGS." Motion Councilmember Foat,
seconded by Mayor Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSAL FOR THE
OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PALM SPRINGS SKATE
PARK:
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated May 4, 2011.
Mayor Pougnet commented on current problems at the skate park, stated
the City Council should ensure the skate park can still be used by Palm
Springs youth.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the tourism aspect of
the program and stated the skate park is an asset for the City, requested
staff address the use of existing staff, such as the pool staff, and the
financial aspects of the proposed program.
Mayor Pro Tern Weigel stated he would like to see the City consolidate the
uses of the pool and the skate park to the extent feasible, and ensure the
City is sponsor of the major events.
Councilmember Foat requested staff review shading in the capital
improvement plan, and future planning for expansion.
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Councilmember Mills commented on the history of the skate park, and
stated the proposal is consistent with how the skate park was built,
requested the consultant address the concert component, and the number
of staffing required.
Mayor Pro Tem Weigel requested staff look at security issues at the pool
in conjunction with the proposal at the skate park.
ACTION: Direct staff to negotiate a management and operations
agreement for the Palm Springs Skate Park with Action Park Alliance and
bring back a proposed contract for City Council consideration. By
consensus of the City Council.
5.6. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR
2011-12 BUDGET INCLUDING ENTERPRISE FUNDS, SPECIAL
REVENUE FUNDS, AND INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS AND
PRESENTATION BY THE BUREAU OF TOURISM ON THE FISCAL
YEAR 2011-12 TOURISM BUDGET AND REQUESTS:
Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, provided background information as
outlined in the proposed budgets.
Jamie Canfield, Palm Springs Convention Center, and Mary Jo Ginter,
Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism, provided background information as
outlined in the Tourism Budget.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the impact of oil and the drive
market on tourism.
Councilmember Hutcheson congratulated the Bureau of Tourism for an
excellent job, commented on the "Fam" trips, and commented on the
comparative data provided.
Councilmember Mills thanked the Bureau of Tourism, and reminded the
City Council of the importance of tourism, commented on the article in the
American Express Magazine.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the landscaping budget
moved to tourism, and requested staff address the operating deficit.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address why GNA is up about
7% in the Airport Budget, requested staff address the Golf Fund deficit of
$144,000 and inquired if such deficit can be from cash balance.
No action taken.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson requested information on a program to require new
Department Heads to live within the City of Palm Springs, and requested the curbs be
painted red at the beginning of the season.
Councilmember Foat requested further detail on the Golf Fund at the next budget
discussion, and requested the City Manager bring forward a program to participate in
the National League of Cities National Pharmacy Discount Program.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address his previous request on the condition of the
trees in Sunrise Park, complemented staff on the park improvements, and requested
staff review the inconsistency on the regulations for barber poles.
Mayor Pro Tern Weigel requested an update on his previous request to participate in
the Indian Wells Help the Homeless Program.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:21 p.m. to a Joint Meeting with the
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May
11, 2011, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite Room C, 277 North
Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, preceded by a Closed Session at 4:00 p.m., Agua
Caliente Room B.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
18T" DAY OF MAY, 2011.
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TEPHEN P. PO NET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
AMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK