HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/4/2003 - STAFF REPORTS (16) DATE: June 04, 2003
TO: City Council
FROM: Director of Planning and Zoning
CITY COUNCIL NOMINATION FOR SANTA ROSA AND SAN JACINTO NATIONAL
MONUMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council nominate Frank Bogert for appointment to the Santa Rosa and San
Jacinto Mountains National Monument Advisory Committee. A draft minute order is
attached.
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:
The City Council may nominate any member of the community for one or more of the
nomination categories. Nominations could include elected officials, appointed officials,
citizens, or a staff representative. Committee members sit in an advisory role for the
preparation of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
Management Plan (Plan). Mr. Bogert was appointed to the Committee in 2001, The
Committee has assisted in drafting the Monument Management Plan which is scheduled
for adoption in October 2003- Staff recommends reappointment of Mr. Bogert to maintain
consistency during the Plan adoption process.
Appointments will be made by the Secretary of the Interior with the concurrence of the
Secretary of Agriculture.
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Director Planning and Zoning
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Council Minutes June 27, 2001
2, Minute Order
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Council Minutes
06-27-01, Page 4
(RAMON/EVELITA) AND ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 158 (ANDREAS HILLS);
THE ADOPTION OF A BOND ISSUANCE PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE; AND
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS IN THE
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING ACQUISITION OF ASSESSMENT BONDS,
AND APPROVING RELATED AGREEMENTS AND ACTIONS
after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and carried
by the following vote that Ordinance 1598 be adopted.
AYES: Hodges, Oden and Reller-Spurgin
NO: Jones
ABSENT: Kleindienst
3. PALM CANYON THEATER REPAIRS
Recommendation: That the Council approve Change Order 41 to A4375 with
Commercial Diversified for a credit regarding roof tile for the Palm Canyon
Theater. Materials to be provided.
City Manager withdrew the item.
4. SANTA ROSA/SAN JACINTO MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY
Recommendation: That the Council appoint a representative to the Santa
Rosa/San Jacinto Mountain Conservancy.
City Manager stated that the Secretary of the Interior will make the actual
appointment, but is seeking the recommendation from the City of Palm Springs.
Director of Planning & Building reviewed the staff report.
Councilmember Hodges stated that the applicants were impressive.
Mayor pro tem questioned if the individual could apply directly to the Secretary of
State for other slots.
Director of Planning & Building stated that there are 16 to 17 slots available; that
the categories are fairly targeted; and that application can be made directly to
the Secretary of State.
Councilmember Hodges stated that the Council should discuss what type of
person is needed; that all the applicants are excellent and it is difficult to select
just one.
Mayor pro tem stated that this type of Board does have a lot of special interest
groups coming to the table and it is important for the City selection to the be right
representation.
Councilmember Hodges recommended Frank Bogert.
Councll Minutes
06-27-01, Page 5
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin stated that Mr. Cornett, would likewise be a good
representative; and questioned if recommendations can be made for other
categories.
Councilmember Jones recommended Frank Bogert.
Mayor pro tem stated that there are openings that others can apply for; that the
Council could appoint the one representative and recommend Mr. Cornett be
supported in another category.
Minute Order 6872 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved
by Hodges, seconded by Jones, and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent,
that MO6872 be adopted.
ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None
ADDED STARTERS: None
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests
a) Councilmember Jones stated that there is some confusion regarding the
convention center operating in a deficit; that the facility loses $5.25 million
each year; that it brings in just over $1 million in TOT; that the total sales tax
in the City is $7 million, and can not be just from the convention center; that
the tax on TOT is 10% of hotel revenue; that sales tax is 1%; that if a direct
relationship is used between the two, then the result is $100,000, but it loses
$5 million; that there are some problems that can never be cured; that the
Council does need to admit there is a problem when the convention center
loses more money than the Utility User Tax brings in; that it is correct to say
that most Cities do build convention centers, but they don't lose 13 — 14% of
the entire budget; that the Council was told by the consultant that the
convention center would end up in the black within five or so years; that it
simply has not happened and that there is something wrong when a facility
loses over $5 million a year and does not enhance anything near this
revenue.
PUBLIC reports or requests
STAFF reports or requests
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor pro m declared the meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A, SANDERS
City Clerk
MINUTE ORDER NO.
CITY COUNCIL HAS NOMINATED FRANK
BOGERT FOR THE SANTA ROSA AND SAN
JACINTO MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Minute Order, that City Council has nominated Frank Bogert forthe
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Advisory Committee, was adopted by
the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, in a meeting thereof held on June 04, 2003.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk