HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/28/2005 - STAFF REPORTS CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us
AGENDA
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September 28, 2005 6:00 PM Study Session
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Ron Oden, Mayor
Mike McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern
Ginny Foat, Councilmember
Chris Mills, Councilmember
Steve Pougnet, Councilmember
The City of Palm Springs Vision Statement: Palm Springs aspires to be a unique world class desert community,
where residents and visitors enjoy our high quality of life and a relaxing experience. We desire to balance our
cultural and historical resources with responsible, sustainable economic growth and to enhance our natural desert
beauty. We are committed to providing responsive, friendly and efficient customer service in an environment that
fosters unity among all our citizens.
David H. Ready, City Manager Douglas C. Holland, City Attorney
Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager
James Thompson, City Clerk Craig Graves, City Treasurer
Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or on a subject within the City's jurisdiction
during the "Public Comments" portion of the agenda must file a "Speaker Card" with the City Clerk BEFORE that
portion of the agenda is called. Although the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it
generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda.
Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing. Any person who wishes to speak on a
Public Hearing must file a"Speaker Card"with the City Clerk BEFORE the Public Hearing is called.
Complete City Council Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall Office of the City Clerk, Palm
Springs Library and the Palm Springs Police Station. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City's website
www.ci.palrn-springs.ca.us. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please
contact the Office of the City Clerk at(760)323-8204,
Please note, any agenda item which has not been initiated by 10:00 P.M. may be continued to a subsequent
meeting.
City Council meetings are cablecast live on PSCTV Channel 17. Meetings are re-broadcast (following the meeting)
on Thursday at 8:00 P.M., Saturday at 1:30 P.M. and Tuesday at 7:00 P.M.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all
respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special
assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable
manner. Please contact Phil Kaplan, 323-8219, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular
needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The City Council will discuss the order of the agenda,
may amend the order, or add urgency items.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the
City Council on Agenda items; and items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction
of the City. Although the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it
generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Three (3) minutes
assigned for each speaker. Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the
hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: This portion of the meeting is set
aside for general comments, announcements, requests of staff, and/or other issues of concern
from the City Council.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: This time is set aside for the City Manager to update the City
Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council.
1. STUDY SESSION:
I.A. PRESENTATION OF EMERGENCY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Additional reports, announcements,
requests of staff and/or issues of concern are briefly presented at this time.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M.,
Wednesday, October 5, 2005, City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed
Session at 5:00 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way.