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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012
CITY HALL LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 8:07 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin,
Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Chief Deputy City Clerk Hart.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR THE MEASURE "J" OVERSIGHT COMMISSION:
The City Council interviewed applicants for the Measure "J" Oversight Commission.
The City Council recessed at 9:17 a.m., reconvened at 9:31 a.m., and continued
interviewing applicants.
The City Council recessed at 10:14 a.m., reconvened at 10:32 a.m., and continued
interviewing applicants.
No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 1:01 p.m. to a Regular Meeting,
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a
Closed Session in the Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon
Way, Palm Springs.
ND APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
2 DAY OF MAY, 2012.
ATTEST:
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012
CITY HALL LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin,
Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk Thompson.
City Clerk Thompson requested the City Council consider adding an item to the agenda
regarding the Governor's proposal to eliminate the Colorado River Regional Water
Control Board, and stated this item came to the attention of the City yesterday after the
posting of the Agenda, and the hearing on the item is prior to the next Regular Meeting,
as such immediate action is needed.
ACTION: 1) Make the finding the item came to the attention of the City after the posting
of the Agenda and there is an immediate need to take action on the item; and 2) Add an
item to the agenda after the completion of the Measure "J" Oversight Commission
interviews titled "DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL TO
ELIMINATE THE COLORADO RIVER REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL
BOARD." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson
and unanimously carried (5-0).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JOHN TYMON, Palm Springs, commented on the selection process for the Measure "J"
Oversight Commission.
JACK WEBSTER, commented on the proposal for the Marilyn Monroe sculpture
proposed for the Desert Fashion Plaza site.
1. INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR THE MEASURE "J" OVERSIGHT
COMMISSION:
The City Council interviewed applicants for the Measure "J" Oversight
Commission.
The City Council recessed at 10:21 a.m., and reconvened at 10:35 a.m.
The City Council recessed at 11:56 p.m., and reconvened at 1:38 p.m.
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April 19,2012
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The City Council recessed at 3:53 p.m., and reconvened at 3:55 p.m.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to
the Measure "J" Oversight Commission selection and process: increasing the
number of commissioners and further narrowing the field by submitting names to
the City Clerk.
ACTION: Direct the City Clerk to prepare an ordinance increasing the number of
members to the Measure "J" Oversight Commission to nine (9) members and two
(2) non-voting alternates that are provided to attend and participate in all
meetings and be appointed to subcommittees. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat,
seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried (5-0).
ACTION: Direct each Councilmember to submit to the City Clerk, by Wednesday,
April 25, 2012, the names of eleven (11) finalists for further City Council review
and action. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills
and unanimously carried (5-0).
2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL TO
ELIMINATE THE COLORADO RIVER REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
CONTROL BOARD:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated April 19, 2012.
ACTION: Direct and authorize the Mayor to send a letter of opposition and
outlining concerns to the Senate Budget and Fiscal Committee, regarding the
Governor's proposal to eliminate the Colorado River Regional Water Quality
Control Board. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember
Mills and unanimously carried.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 4:15 p.m. to a Regular Meeting,
Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a
Closed Session in the Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon
Way, Palm Springs.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
THIS 2ND DAY OF MAY, 2012.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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