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May 5, 2010
City Council of Palm Springs
Dear City Council:
My name is Dr. Kenneth Garett. I am a private citizen and have been a
resident of the City of Palm Springs for the last 29 years. I am a
regular user of the Swim Center and I am deeply concerned about the
possibility of its Closure.
I have the following reasonable recommendations to make to the
council, since I have been one of the longest swimmers there, about
possible ways of reducing costs:
One would be to increase our fees. We have all accepted increases in
our rates over the years as regular members of the Swim Center and
will, if necessary, continue to pay increased rates to help keep it
open. I believe those increases should also apply to swim teams and
other users of the pool.
Two, closing the pool at least one day a week, probably Sunday as that
would not impact the swim teams, day Camp, and other activities, such
as the Piranhas, which go on a regular basis.
Three, consider using two lifeguards, rather than three at one time.
For many, many years, the Swim Center ran very well with two
lifeguards on duty. We Created a situation where the third lifeguard
now collects fees, but that was always handled by one of the
lifeguards successfully in the past. This seems somewhat excessive and
would be another way of reducing costs.
Either way, the Swim Center is a vibrant and important part of the
City. In the last 29 years, I have noticed how many more people use it
than when 2 originally came here. Closing it would be tragic to many
members of the community who Consider it a sanctuary. Please
reconsider and consider cost-saving means as well as increasing fees
to keep the Center open.
Yours t ' ly,
Kenn th Garett, D.
Licensed Psychologist
Board of Medical Examiners
State of California
PSY #5844
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Jay Thompson
From: Ginny Foat
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 2:14 PM
To: Ginny Foat; Jay Thompson
Subject: FW: Palm Springs Pool
From: Karin Knutson [mailto:kknutson@juliancharterschool.org]
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 4:31 PM
To: Steve Pougnet; Chris Mills; Ginny Foat; Rick Hutcheson; Lee Weigel
Subject: Palm Springs Pool
Dear Palm Springs Leaders:
Recently, I heard that there will be discussion regarding closing the Palm Springs pool. I
hope I am not too late to express my deepest concern for our youth of the Coachella Valley.
My three sons and daughter have been part of the Piranha's program, CCHS swim and water
polo teams. For years we have hoped that someone would be willing to donate funds to
develop a pool for Cathedral City High School. After 12 years of hoping and working with the
teams I am somewhat discouraged. However, to hear that our leaders would even entertain
the thought of closing the ONLY pool for PS High School and Cathedral City sounds ludicrous.
Do you have another plan to help the school district develop pools at each high school? Is it
not more cost effective to share the pool as we have over the past fifteen —twenty years??
We know that budgets are affected every which way. I would hope that we could be more
creative in our spending and to save this ONLY pool for many students and families.
As an educator, I believe that the sport of swimming is a lifelong sport. Students and families
that are not able to have a pool in their own yard use the PS pool for relief from the heat.
We also need to be sure our children have swimming lessons to protect them from
drowning. Please consider these thoughts and find a way to save the ONLY pool for Palm
Springs and Cathedral City.
Thank you —
Sincerely,
Karin S. Knutson - Cathedral City resident
Assistant Director K8
Julian Charter School
5/5/2010
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Jay Thompson
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From: Ginny Foat
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 12:55 PM
To: Ginny Foat; Jay Thompson; David Ready
Subject: FW: Please don't close the Swim Center!
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From: AVI SCHNELLER [mailto:avigdor99@msn.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:55 AM
To: Steve Pougnet; Ginny Foat; Rick Hutcheson; Lee Weigel; Chris Mills
Subject: Please don't close the Swim Center!
Lady and Gentlemen, leaders of our community!
The Desert Sun mentioned today that the city is considering the closure of the PS Swim
Center (among other cuts).
Although I am aware of the budget constrains that the city of PS has to deal with I am
urging you to take the pool off the list of the budget cuts!
This pool is serving the entire PS School district that has no other pools built in it's schools
and is the only Aquatic center available for the Palm Springs Swimming and Water Polo
teams that are keeping hundreds of kids off the streets, engaged in a successful and high
quality aquatics programs, that are the best refuge from the heat in the desert!
I have seen the Mayor frequenting the pool many times and I am sure that he appreciates
the value of the swim center for tourists as well as to the city's adults and many kids!
Thank you for your consideration!
Avi Schneller
1350 E. Gem Circle
Palm Springs
5/5/2010
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Jay Thompson
From: Ginny Feat
Sent: Thursday,April 22,2010 12:55 PM
To: Ginny Font;Jay Thompson; David Ready
Subject: FW:.Palm Springs Pool
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From: Posa, Tasha (INDIAN WELLS, CA) [mailto:tasha.posa@ml.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:21 AM
To: Steve Pougnet; Chris Mills; Ginny Foat; Rick Hutcheson; Lee Weigel
Subject: RE: Palm Springs Pool
Dear Mayor and council members,
I read on MyDesert.com this morning the cities plans on possibly closing the Palrn Springs Pool.
I have just signed both of my kids up to swim for the Piranhas this year. We, as a family, are so excited
that the City of Palm Springs has this pool available to its community. We have our own pool at home
but really wanted our kids to be more involved in their community. My husband and his sister both
swam for the Piranhas and Palm Springs high school, and it would be such a shame for the future
swimmers and students of Palm Springs and the surrounding cities to not have that opportunity. There
are so few after school activities for our children and more and more are being cut each year. Please
reconsider not cutting this one. Swimming promotes health,team work and a sense of accomplishment
that so many kids need these days.
shank you for listening.
'I"asha Posa
Resident of Palm Springs
Proud Mother of Piranhas
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Palm Springs Pool Page 1 of 1
Jay Thompson
From: Ginny Foat
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 12:56 PM
To: Ginny Foat; Jay Thompson; David Ready
Subject: FW: Palm Springs Pool
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From: ELIZABETH WICKHAM [mailto:ewickham@mac.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:06 AM
To: Steve Pougnet; Chris Mills; Ginny Foat; Rick Hutcheson; Lee Weigel
Subject: Palm Springs Pool
Dear Mayor and City Council,
I read the article in today's Desert Sun regarding the city's budget cuts. I'm writing to tell you that our
pool is an asset to not only our residents, visitors, high school students in the Palm Springs Unified and
the Desert Sands school districts, but to Southern California Swimming, the local level of USA Swimming
as well.
The pool generates revenue for the city. Last November, the Piranhas hosted their annual swim meet
with 1,000 swimmers and their families attending. These families came from throughout Southern
California, Nevada,Arizona and Utah to stay a minimum of two hotel nights in Palm Springs. Many
stayed the entire week. All dined out in our city's restaurants.
The Piranhas, which have served the youth of Palm Springs for close to 40 years, host several meets
each year, bringing millions of dollars of revenue into the city. Also, Palm Springs High School hosts an
annual swim meet with 20 high schools attending from throughout Southern California, again bringing
revenue to the city. The pool hosts three high school's weekly dual meets for water polo and swimming
(Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and Cathedral City high schools.)
Stop by the pool this weekend and see the families coming to the Piranha swim meet. Or stop by
Saturday, May 1st to see the Palm Springs High School Invitational. Stop by any afternoon to see the
pool filled with Piranhas, Palm Springs, and Cathedral City High School students. What will these kids do
if the pool is closed?
Please reconsider having a discussion of closing the pool. The Palm Springs Swim Center is truly a gem
of a pool, one of the most beautiful in all of Southern California. It's an asset the city should be proud to
have.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Wickham
5/5/2010
City Pool Pagc I of 2
Jay Thompson
From: Ginny Foat
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 12:55 PM
To: Ginny Foat; Jay Thompson; David Ready
Subject: FW: City Pool
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From: Wickham, William (INDIAN WELLS, CA) [mailto:william_r_wickhameml.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:59 AM
To: Ginny Foat
Subject: City Pool
Ginny
I was just informed that the City of Palm Springs is considering closing the city pool . I can think
of nothing that would be more disastrous . The city pool is one of the ONLY positive
recreational activities that the city of palm springs offers.
When considering the impact of closing the pool you must reject this idea, Hundreds of families
hundreds of regular guests and THOUSANDS of lives have been positively impacted by the city
pool.
The city pool in association the 2 high schools and the Piranhas have produced 2 Olympians,
hundreds of college athletes , and thousands of high school swimmers. We cannot begin to
calculate the number of lives that have been saved by those people who, having aquatic
experience (knowing how to swim), have either saved their own life or someone else's.
Please consider the impact VERY carefully. Respectfully
William R. Wickham, LIMA
Vice President
Wealth Management Advisor
Phone :(800)-224-9151
(760)-862-1465
Email: william_r_wickham@ml.com
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5/5/2010
General Fund Budget Checkbook
2010-2011 Fiscal Year
City of Palm Springs
On-going General Fund Projected Deficit (6-30-2010) ($1,608,904)
Summary of Budget Changes for 2010-2011:
Positives:
• 09-10 Budget Increases (not carried forward) + $688,264
• Dispatching Costs —> 911 Fund (on-going) + 634,000
• One-time Reimbursement From 911 Fund + 1 ,800,000
• Retiree Medical Distributed To Other Funds + 213,665
• CVA Payment Decrease + 400,000
• AD 155 (bonds paid off& subsidy no longer needed) + 50,000
Total Positive Changes + $3,786,929
Subtotal $20 77,025
Negatives:
• Property Tax Decrease Per County (as of 3131/10) - $1 ,200,000
• CRA / General Fund Reduction in Revenues - 5,062,880
• CalPERS Increase - 225,287
• Contract Schedule Step Movement Increase - 337,117
• MAPS 3% Contract Salary Increase - 156,426
• Attrition / Salary Savings Reduction - 1,260,000
• Health Insurance Cost Increase - 928,429
• Fleet Allocation Increase - 266,374
• Misc. Cost Increases (i.e. utilities, insur, work Comp) - 300,000
• Cashout Claims - 200,000
• Other Revenue Losses - TBD
Total Negative Changes ($9,925,513)
2010-2011 Preliminary General Fund Deficit ($7,748,488)
5/5/2010 Budget Checkbook for 2009-2010 Budget(5-5-2010); 2010-2011 Budget 12!57 PM
General Fund Budget Checkbook
2010-2011 Fiscal Year
City of Palm Springs
2010-2011 Preliminary General Fund Deficit ($7,748,488)
Non-Safety Reductions:
• Current Vacancies $397,616
• Departmental Budget Savings 469,223
• Parks Maintenance Contract Reduction 100,000
• Special Event & Contributions Reduction 193,180
• Golf Course Subsidy Reduction 250,000
• 2nd Incentive to Leave Program Savings 650,112
• Executive Management Reorganization Savings 606,000
• Temporary Skate Park Closure Savings 90,374
• Temporary Pool Closure Savings 136,072
Sub-total $2,891,476
• Non-Safety Lay-offs (approximately 15 FTE) 1,347,000
Total Non-Safety Reductions $4,238,476
Deficit After Non-Safety Reductions ($3,510,014
Police Department Reduction Plan:
• Temporary Jail Closure $636,904
• Civilian Personnel Reductions 901 ,306
• Sworn Personnel Reductions 961,790
Total Police Department Reductions $2,600,000
Deficit After Police Reductions (1,010,012)
Fire Department Reduction Plan:
• Temporary Fire Station #5 Closure $896,972
+ Other Fire Department Reductions 50,544
Total Fire Department Reductions $946,516
Deficit After Police & Fire Reductions
5/5/2010 Budget Checkbook for 2009.2010 Budget(5-5-2010);2010-2011 Budget 12:57 PM
General Fund Budget Checkbook
2010-2011 Fiscal Year
City of Palm Springs
Deficit After April 21st Budget Reduction Plan $63,496)
Additional Changes:
• Additional Non-Safety Position Eliminations $ 126,648
Net Surplus / (Deficit) After Additional Changes $63,152
Other Possible Changes to Consider:
• Temporary Skate Park Closure Reversal ($90,374)
• Temporary Pool Closure Reversal ($136,072)
• Tourism support reduction
• Special Event & Contributions Add'I Reduction
5/6/2010 Budget Checkbook for 2009.2010 Budget(5-5-2010); 2010-2011 Budget 12:57 PM
General Fund Budget Checkbook
2010-2011 Fiscal Year
City of Palm Springs
Summary of Deficit Reduction Plan:
2010-2011 Preliminary General Fund Deficit $7,748,488)
Total Non-Safety Reductions $4,238,476
Deficit After Non-Safety Reductions ($3,510,012)
Total Police Department Reductions $2,500,000
Total Fire Department Reductions $946,516
Total Safety Reductions $3,446,516
Deficit After Police & Fire Reductions ($63,496)
Additional Changes Since 4121 Council Meeting $126,648
Net Surplus / (Deficit) After Additional Changes $63,152
5/5/2010 Budget Checkbook for 2009.2010 Budget(5-5-2010); 2010-2011 Budget 12;57 PM
Budget Reduction Plan
2010-2011 Preliminary General Fund Deficit ($737483488)
Total Non-Safety Reductions $4,23%476
Deficit After Non-Safety Reductions ($3$5101012)
Total Police Department Reductions $2,50%000
Total Fire Department Reductions $9469516
Total Safety Reductions $3$446,516
Deficit After Police & Fire Reductions ($635496)
Additional Changes Since 4121 Council Meeting $1269648
Net Surplus 1 (Deficit) After Additional Changes $63,152
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City of Palm Springs
Operating Funds
Revenue..................................................................page 1
Appropriations......................................................... page 2
Summary................................................................. page 3
Special Events & Contributions.................................. page 4
Available Cash Balance.............................................. page 5
BUDGET CALENDAR
May 5, 2010 City Council Meeting - Preliminary Budget
General Fund
May 19, 2010 City Council Study Session - Budget Discussion
All Other Funds
June 2, 2010 Public Hearing for City Budget
5/5/2010
MAJOR REVENUE FUNDS
Property Taxes 19,130,000 17,880,000 16,680,000 -12.81%
Transient Occupancy 12,500,000 12,500,000 12,500,000 0.00%
Sales and Use Taxes 8,805,598 8,083,598 8,084,000 -8.19%
Utility Users Tax 6,500,000 6,500,000 6,500,000 0.00%
Franchise Fees 3,050,000 3,050,000 3,050,000 0.00%
Vehicle In-Lieu Fees 4,150,000 3,922,568 4,150,000 0.00%
Administrative Charges 1,825,547 1,825,547 1,703,735 -6.67%
Business Licenses 910,000 800,000 800,000 -12.09%
Building Permits 725,000 675,000 676,000 -6.90%
Interest CRA Loan 2,062,880 2,062,880 0 -100.00%
New Development Tax 120,000 120,000 120,000 0.00%
All Other Sources 6,721,565 7,485,816 5,695,244 -15.27%
Subtotal 66,500,590 64,905,409 59,967,979 -9.84%
Transfers In 600,000 1,635,947 2,400,000 300.00%
TOTAL $67,100,590 $66,541,356 $62,357,979 -7.07%
Where the Money Comes From
Building Permits New Development
1% Tax All Other Sources
Business Licenses 0% 10%
Administrative 1%
Charges
3%
Vehicle In-Lieu Fees
7%
Franchise Fees
5"%
Utility User Tax
11%
City of Palm Springs FY 2011 Preliminary Budget Page 1
APPROPRIATIONS
Administration 8,515,454 6,899,135 -18.98%
Growth Management 3,989,963 4,088,153 2.46%
Quality of Life 7,743,496 8,174,341 5.56%
Public Safety 29,076,165 26,358,257 -9.35%
Public Works & Eng. 4,482,206 4,667,938 4.14%
Marketing &Tourism 1,655,203 1,655,203 0,00%
Special Events 527,880 482,500 -8.60%
Contractual Obligation 2,785,171 2,388,224 -14.25%
Subtotal 58,775,538 54,713,751 -6,91%
Transfers Out 9,203,525 7,581,076 -17.63%
TOTAL $61,979,063 $62,294,827 -8.36%
Where the Money Goes
special Events Contractual
1% Obligation
4% Adminstration
Marketing&Tau 13% Growth
3% Management
N iblic Works&Eng 7%
9%
City of Palm Springs FY 2011 Preilminary Budget Page 2
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
Revenue 66,500,590 64,905,409 59,957,979
Transfers In 600,000 1,635,947 2,400,000
Appropriations 58,775,538 58,946,735 54,713,751
Transfers Out 9,203,525 10,703,525 7,581,076
Net Balance ($878,473) (31108,904) $63,152
Does not include one-time separation of service costs.
Transfers In
General Fund (0011
From: Gas Tax 600,000
From: Emergency Response 911 (One-time) 1,800,000
Total Transfers In (001 & 112) 2,400,000
Transfers Out
General Fund (001)
TO: Debt Service
Police Building 154,750
Traffic Signal Lamps 23,834
Parking Structure 536,000
Convention Center Expansion 2,311,416
Capital Project
General Capital Projects 0
Measure Y 0
Parking Fund Operations 231,601
Master Lease Fund 374,453
Public Safety CFD 250,832
Special Distribution Fund 1,046,319
Communitv Promotion Fund (112)
TO: Debt Service
Convention Center 2,401,871
Golf Course Fund 250,000
Total Transfers Out Funds 001 & 112 7,581,076
City of Palm Springs FY 10-11 Preliminary Budget Page 3
Proposed Under 2010-2011 Budget Reduction Plan
Special Events and Contributions
City of Palm Springs
2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
Revised Revised Proposed
TITLE Budget Budget Budget
Contributions:
Agua Caliente Museum (City Sponsorship) $5,000 $0 $0
Date Festival (City Sponsorship) 5,000 0 0
Mounted Police Contribution (City Sponsorship) 9,600 0 0
Senior Center Contribution (City Sponsorship) 52,880 52,880 0
Boys and Girls Clubs (City Sponsorship) 0 10,000 0
Senior Inspiration Award (City Sponsorship) 2,500 0 0
City Events:
Black History Parade (City held Event) 12,500 8,300 0
Community Concerts (City held Event) 22,000 16,500 0
July 4th Celebration (City held Event) 50,000 41,250 0
Festival of Lights Parade (contractor) (City held Event) 40,000 25,000 0
Festival of Lights Parade (in-kind) (City held Event) 40,000 35,000 0
PSHS Homecoming Parade (City held Event) 4,000 3,000 0
Veteran's Day Parade (City held Event) 35,000 26,250 0
Event Sponsorship:
Bike Weekend (City held Event) 35,000 26,250 26,250
International Film Festival (City Sponsorship) 400,000 400,000 400,000
Modernism Week (City Sponsorship) 20,000 15,000 15,000
Nabisco Tournament (City Sponsorship) 26,000 0 0
Opera in the Park (City held Event) 5,000 3,750 3,750
Palm Springs Pride Parade (City Sponsorship) 20,000 13,500 13,500
Tour De Palm Springs (City Sponsorship) 25,000 18,750 18,750
Desert Classic Concourse (City Sponsorship) 10,000 0 0
Desert Aids Walk (City Sponsorship) 7,500 5,250 5,250
Unallocated -All categories 26,850 0 0
Parks& Recreation Dept.
Holiday Decorations (City Activity) 25,000 0 25,000
City Event Printing (City Activity) 5,000 0 0
GRAND TOTAL $883,830 $700,680 $507,500
City of Palm Springs FY 2011 Preliminary Budget Page 4
CASH BALANCES
OPERATING FUNDS
AVAILABLE CASH BALANCE, 7/01/09 $7,365,492
FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 Projections
Revenue &Transfers-In 66,541,356
Expenditures & Transfers-Out (69,650,260)
Total Surplus or (Deficit) (3,108,904)
Projected Available Cash Balance - 6/30/2010 $4,256,588
FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 Projections
Revenue & Transfers-In 62,357,979
Appropriations & Transfers Out (62,294,827)
Total Surplus or (Deficit) 63,152
Projected Available Cash Balance - 6/30/2011 $4,319,740
Does not include one-time separation of service costs.
Excludes prior year encumbrances.
City of Palm Springs FY 2011 Preliminary Budget Page 5
4.C. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR
2010-11 GENERAL FUND BUDGET:
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as appropriate.
Item No. 4 . C .