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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-20 CC MINUTES PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING MINUTES ' WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE TRIBAL COUNCIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005, 6:00 P.M. CONVENTION CENTER, SPRINGS ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL: CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch, Mayor Oden. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, Assistant City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson. 3. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA: City Clerk Thompson stated that the City Council Agenda for the January 20, 2005 meeting was posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 in accordance with established policies and procedures. 4. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Members Gonzales-Lyons, Patencio, and Chair Milanovich. ABSENT: Members Gonzales-Norte and Prieto-Dodd. 5. INTRODUCTIONS: . Mayor Oden introduced the Members of the City Council and staff. Chair Malanovich introduced the Tribal Council and staff. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Transportation Issues: 1. Belardo Road Bridges. Tom Davis, Tribal Government Chief Planning Officer, provided background information and timeline; he stated the full EIR document should be to final public review in early 2006, with a completion date in 2008. Discussion was held regarding the delays due to burial sites and engineering designs and the Environmental Review process linked to traffic analysis. ' Discussion was held regarding the funding of the project with the Tribal Government to build/fund the visitors center, and the City was to fund the bridge and the creation of the City Assessment District funding system. Additionally noted was the possible short-fall of funds as the grants were in 2001 dollars and by the time the project railaynnysuLyr,uuIiu Agua Caliente Tribal Council Joint Meeting Minutes January 20,2005 Page 2 goes out-to-bid it will be in 2006. ' Discussion was held regarding the bridge being a 4-lane or a 2-lane bridge and the possible changes to Belardo Road becoming widened as the City reviews the General Plan and the Desert Fashion Plaza is developed. 2. South Palm Canyon Bridge. Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Engineer, provided background information, and provided the HBRR Grant Application and Timeline. Discussion was held regarding the delaying of the grant and the inter- agency issues between the Federal Government and Caltrans. Caltrans has responded and is requesting the original grant and forms be revised to be consistent with recent changes to the Caltrans forms. After the approval to proceed, City Staff will be in a position to solicit proposals from environmental and design consultants. B. Financial Issues: 1. Report on Special Gaming Distribution Fund. David Ready, City Manager, presented an Analysis of the Indian , Gaming Special Distribution Fund. Police Chief Gary Jeandron and Fire: Chief Blake Goetz provided an update on the community enhancements and programs being funded by the Gaming Distribution Fund. Discussion was held regarding State changes to the fund, and the Tribal Government expects the funds will continue to decrease as the number of tribes that sign new compacts with the State, no longer will contribute to this fund. C. Other Issues: 1. Joint City/Tribal Public Outreach Program. Tom Davis, Tribal Government Chief Planning Officer, provided background information and provided the City Council and Tribal Council a copy of materials presented to City Staff. Discussion was held regarding future developments and suggestions to the program, such as a video presentation at the Airport and the , Museum; and the importance of presenting to the public the long history of the Tribe along with the future plans. 2. Lobby Efforts of Mutual Interest. Joint Meeting Minutes January 20,2005 Page 3 Tom Davis, Tribal Government Chief Planning Officer, stated that the Tribal Government has hired a new lobby firm in Washington. Projects identified: continued effort on the Belardo Bridge, Interstate 10/Indian Avenue and Interstate 10/Gene Autry Interchange. Assistant City Manager Troy Butzlaff briefed the City Council and Tribal Council on new City efforts to obtain the services of a grant writing firm,which could research and write grants for programs within the mutual interest of both organizations. Discussion was held regarding traffic concerns, Downtown pedestrian friendly atmosphere, Area 14 shuttles, General Plan revision, Palm Springs Convention Center and Spa Casino reconfigurations. 8. IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Grant Opportunities. Report on Desert Fashion Plaza Development. ' Lobby Efforts of Mutual Interest. 9. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:41 P.M. to a City Council Study Session and Regular/Adjourned meeting at on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 7:00 P.M., City Hall, Large Conference Room, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 P.M., City Hall, Small Conference Room. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 2nd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2005 Mayor Attest: ' / tty Clerk