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Home My WebLink About2006-05-10 CC MINUTES - Study Session PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION/COUNCIL-CABINET MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2006 CITY HALL, LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern Foat called the meeting to order at 6:08 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember McCulloch led the Pledge. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, and Mayor Pro Tem Foat. ABSENT: Mayor Oden arrived at 6:21 P.M. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 5:00 P.M. the meeting was called to order and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss matters on the posted Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Accept the Agenda as presented. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried, noting the absence of Mayor Oden. PRESENTATIONS: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: MARY AKINS, Palm Springs, commented about problems she is having with her landlord and the response from the Code Enforcement staff. BOB HELBLING, Palm Springs, commented on the Planning Commission meeting and the Boutique Hotel project at Tahquitz and Cahuilla. RON GAUL, Ocotillo, updated the City Council on activities of the Salton Sea Advisory Committee. Mayor Oden joined the meeting at 6:21 P.M. APRIL HILDNER, Palm Springs, provided the City Council with a report on the Tahquitz River Wash, and requested capital funding for the project. PAUL CRIPPAN, provided further information on the Tahquitz River Wash, and requested capital funding for the project. DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on the Shadowrock project and development of the Chino Cone. City Council Minutes May 10,2006 Page 2 MATILDA JONES, Palm Springs, stated her support for funding of the improvements to the Tahquitz River Wash. JONO HILDNER, Palm Springs, stated his support for funding of the improvements to the Tahquitz River Wash. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready provided an update on the format for the Council/Cabinet Meeting. 1. STUDY SESSION: 1.A. COUNCIL/CABINET -- BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS: Public Arts Commission Janice Kleinschmidt, Chair, Public Arts Commission, provided an update to the City Council on the Commission. Chair Kleinschmidt reported on: the recent artwork added to the City's art collection, placement of works of art, art-in-lieu projects, and renovations to the Rainmaker Fountain. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the maintenance of the Rainmaker Fountain. VillageFest Board Martin Danielson, Chair, VillageFest Board, provided an update to the City Council on the Board. Chair Danielson reported on: demographics and advertising, Board objectives, creation of an identity for VillageFest, entertainment for children, and the Certified Farmers Market. The City Council discussed and/or commented on: the process of starting a Certified Farmers Market, demographic study, expanding the scope of work of the Board. Planning Commission Dianne Marantz, Chair, Planning Commission, provided an update to the City Council on the Commission. Chair Marantz reported on: Joint Meeting with the Architectural Advisory Committee, phasing approval of projects, requirements for 3-D presentations from Developers. The City Council discussed and/or commented on: the process with the Architectural Advisory Committee, the Commission and staff; and story polls. Parks and Recreation Commission Lauri Aylaian, Chair, Parks and Recreation Commission, provided an update to the City Council on the Commission. Chair Aylaian reported on: City Council Minutes May 10,2006 Page 3 trails, process for funding large projects, Strategic Plan, special events ordinance, Summer Jam Concerts, Homeless issues in Sunrise Park. The City Council discussed and/or commented on: use of Quimby Funds for trails as a recreational use, bike paths, request for homeless to use showers in the locker area. Library Board Sandra Levinson, Member, Library Board, provided an update to the City Council on the Board. Member Levinson reported on: the library feasibility study, fundraising activities, hiring an Architect for expansion, homeless issues, development of a brand. Human Rights Commission Judith Doyle, Commissioner, Human Rights Commission, provided an update to the City Council on the Commission. Commissioner Doyle reported on: media organization and outreach, equality issues and access, Hate Free City Campaign. The City Council discussed and/or commented on: possible Commission participation in the Holocaust Remembrance event. Councilmember Foat requested the City Manager place on a future agenda the Hate Free City Campaign and the potential costs. Historic Site Preservation Board James Hayton, Chair, Historic Site Preservation Board, provided an update to the City Council on the Board. Chair Hayton reported on: the status of current historic site projects, new requests for historic site designation, penalties for illegal process and other violations. The City Council discussed and/or commented on: the process of Class 1 and Class 2 designations and voluntary designations, meeting with tour organizations, loss of significant buildings and balance. Councilmember Mills requested a report on the demolition activities at the Colony Palms. Airport Commission Robert Elsner, Chair, Airport Commission, provided an update to the City Council on the Commission and presented a written status report. Chair Elsner reported on: staff reorganization, Holdroom project completion and updates on other current projects, Bond refinancing, funding for a new air traffic control tower, capital improvement plan, leases for rental car agencies, Customer Facility Charge, concession program, new airport master plan, parking structure feasibility study, vendor change with respect to the parking management program. City Council Minutes May 10,2006 Page 4 The City Council discussed and/or commented on: the airport concession program, airport commission membership. The City Council recessed at 8:40 P.M. The City Council reconvened at 8:46 P.M. 1.13. PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND AIRPORT BUDGET: ACTION: Continue Budget discussions to the May 24, 2006 Study Session. By consensus of the City Council. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Mayor Pro Tern Foat thanked the Commission and Board Members for their reports, and requested a meeting with the NOI Steering Committee, commented on the joint participation project with the Small Hotels and MainStreet to promote small hotels and Downtown. Councilmember Pougnet requested staff address the role of the City with respect to disputes between the landlord and tenant; requested an update of vacant properties list that may be subject to the vacant building ordinance. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested an update on the fire damaged Sweetwater Building. Councilmember Pougnet requested staff address the process of annexation of Park Andreas and other areas; thanked staff for the report on Soak City, and requested staff address the priority of ordinances. Mayor Oden announced the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourned at 9:05 P.M. to the Regular Meeting, Wednesday, May 17, 2006, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 17T" DAY OF MAY, 2006. e� MAYOR ATTEST: ' y Clerk