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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, February 11, 2009
City Hall Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:04 p_m_
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pougnet led the Pledge.
ROLL. CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tern
Mills, Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: At 4:00 p.m. the meeting was called to order and a
correction was noted to the Closed Session Agenda, the Negotiating Party for the
Property Negotiation Item, APN's 677-270-019, 030, 040, and 667-280-010, was
corrected to the County of Riverside.
City Attorney Holland reported that the City Council recessed into Closed Session to
discussed Items on the Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as presented. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ROXANNE PLOSS, commented on a recent article featuring Palm Springs in Sunset
Magazine.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Weigel announced the upcoming Dog Day
Afternoon event.
City Council Minutes
February 11, 2009
Page 2
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
1. STUDY SESSION:
1.A. JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD INVOLVEMENT
COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS ACCOMPLISHMENTS, GOALS, AND
OBJECTIVES:
Lee Husfeldt, Director Office of Neighborhoods and Community Relations,
provided background information on the preparation of the Palm Springs
Neighborhood Involvement Committee 2008 Annual Report.
John Williams, Chair, introduced the members of the Neighborhood
Involvement Committee, acknowledged the members of the Neighborhood
Organizations, and outlined the Mission of the PSNIC, and reviewed the
2008 achievements.
Neighborhood Organization achievements for the following neighborhood
organizations were reviewed: Sunmor, Racquet Club Estates, Baristo,
Tahquitz Rivers Estates, Deepwell Estates, Warm Sands, Historic Tennis
Club, El Mirador, and Sunrise-Vista Chino_
Chair Williams outlined the 2009 goals and objectives: collect, respond to,
and disseminate information to neighborhoods, provide resources and
tools to strengthen neighborhood organizations, provide a forum for
neighborhoods to work together to achieve mutual goals, and empower
neighborhoods to meaningfully participate in decisions, policies and issues
that affect quality of life.
Mayor Pougnet thanked the volunteers that support the neighborhood
programs, commented on the establishment of the programs, and the
successful achievements, and requested staff address the number of
members of the Desert Highland Neighborhood Organization.
Councilmember Foat commented on the development of the
Neighborhood Organization program, and thanked the volunteers that
support the Neighborhood Organizations.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the reduction of crime and the
other accomplishments and encouraged other neighborhoods to consider
establishing a neighborhood organization.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills thanked the members, volunteers in the
organizations and staff, and commented on the development of the
programs.
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City Council Minutes
February 11, 2009
Page 2
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
1. STUDY SESSION:
1.A. JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD INVOLVEMENT
COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS ACCOMPLISHMENTS, GOALS, AND
OBJECTIVES:
Lee Husfeldt, Director Office of Neighborhoods and Community Relations,
provided background information on the preparation of the Palm Springs
Neighborhood Involvement Committee 2008 Annual Report.
John Williams, Chair, introduced the members of the Neighborhood
Involvement Committee, acknowledged the members of the Neighborhood
Organizations, and outlined the Mission of the PSNIC, and reviewed the
2008 achievements.
Neighborhood Organization achievements for the following neighborhood
organizations were reviewed: Sunmor, Racquet Club Estates, Baristo,
Tahquitz Rivers Estates, Deepwell Estates, Warm Sands, Historic Tennis
Club, El Mirador, and Sunrise-Vista Chino_
Chair Williams outlined the 2009 goals and objectives: collect, respond to,
and disseminate information to neighborhoods, provide resources and
tools to strengthen neighborhood organizations, provide a forum for
neighborhoods to work together to achieve mutual goals, and empower
neighborhoods to meaningfully participate in decisions, policies and issues
that affect quality of life.
Mayor Pougnet thanked the volunteers that support the neighborhood
programs, commented on the establishment of the programs, and the
successful achievements, and requested staff address the number of
members of the Desert Highland Neighborhood Organization.
Councilmember Foat commented on the development of the
Neighborhood Organization program, and thanked the volunteers that
support the Neighborhood Organizations.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the reduction of crime and the
other accomplishments and encouraged other neighborhoods to consider
establishing a neighborhood organization.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills thanked the members, volunteers in the
organizations and staff, and commented on the development of the
programs.
City Council Minutes
February 11, 2009
Page 3
Councilmember Weigel thanked the members and commented on the
reduction in crime due to the community involvement.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the CERT training program with the
Neighborhood Organizations and the Fire Department.
The City Council recessed at 6:55 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with the Historic Site Preservation
Board.
1.13 JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION
BOARD TO DISCUSS ACCOMPLISHMENTS, GOALS, AND
OBJECTIVES:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information on the topics to be outlined during the Joint Session.
Sidney Williams, HSBP Chair, introduced the members of the Historic Site
Preservation Board, provided information on the upcoming Modernism
Week event, the Historic Site nomination process, fact sheet, and public
information.
Discussion was held regarding the initiation of Historic Districts and the
creation of Historic Districts in the City of Palm Springs. The City Council
directed the HSPB to start the research and investigation on the creation
of Historic Districts.
Discussion was held regarding demolition by neglect.
Discussion was held regarding the Preserve America Grant. The City
Council directed the HSPB to prepare an application for the Preserve
American Communities Program, and authorize the Mayor to execute the
application.
Brian Strahl, Vice Chair commented on the time of the process for Historic
Designation, commented on the specificity of the Historic Site Ordinance
and the powers of the Board.
Thomas Deleeuw requested the City Council appoint a new member to
make a full compliment of the Board.
Barbara Marshall commented on Historic Districts, and requested the City
Council ask the City Attorney to review other cities' rules for demolition by
neglect.
City Council Minutes
February 11, 2009
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John Gilmer, Commissioner, requested additional assistance by staff to
bring forth the appointment of the seventh member to the Board.
Chair Williams stated the Board is making processes and the Community
is being made more aware of the significance of historic preservation and
architecture.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson requested a report from the City Manager on the
maintenance of stripping on the streets in the Downtown area.
Mayor Pougnet announced the upcoming Modernism Week.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:38 p.m. to a Regular Meeting,
Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by
a Closed Session at 5:00 p.m., Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz
Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
18T" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2009.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
;JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
City Council Minutes
February 11, 2009
Page 4
John Gilmer, Commissioner, requested additional assistance by staff to
bring forth the appointment of the seventh member to the Board.
Chair Williams stated the Board is making processes and the Community
is being made more aware of the significance of historic preservation and
architecture.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson requested a report from the City Manager on the
maintenance of stripping on the streets in the Downtown area.
Mayor Pougnet announced the upcoming Modernism Week.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:38 p.m. to a Regular Meeting,
Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by
a Closed Session at 5:00 p.m., Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz
Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
18T" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2009.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
;JAMES=HOMP�SON, CITY CLERK