HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/17/2001 - STAFF REPORTS (7) DATE: January 17, 2001
TO: City Council
FROM: Director of Planning & Building
TAHQUITZ VISITOR CENTER LAND CONVEYANCE,
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorize transfer of a portion of a 4.531 acre site located in
Tahquitz Canyon to the Tribal Council. The purpose of the conveyance is to allow the
Tribal Council to own and manage lands within Tahquitz Canyon as part of the Tahquitz
Visitors Center.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council and Tribal Council have cooperatively worked together to establish the
Tahquitz Visitors Center. In doing so, the City has assisted the Tribe by conveying
lands, contributing funds, and preparing a preliminary project design. The original
agreement between the Tribe, Riverside County Flood Control, State Parks, the City,
and others included,a long list of commitments. To date, all items of this agreement
have been met with the exception of construction of the Belardo Road bridge. The City
and Tribe have agreed to cooperatively seek funding for the bridge. Additionally, the City
and Tribe are cooperatively working on a trail linkage between the South and North
Lykken Trails.
The subject property is located at the mouth of Tahquitz Canyon and includes a portion
of the canyon floor and steep cliff. Staff recommends that the City Council convey the
northerly portion of the subject property and retain the southerly portion. The northerly
portion includes hiking trails within the canyon and cultural resources. The southerly
portion is outside the canyon and includes the trailhead for the South Lykken Trail. The
majority of this trail is located on lands owned by the City and maintaining this property is
consistent with the City's General Plan.
If the City Council so desires, this action would direct the City Manager and Mayor to
prepare and execute all documents necessary to carry out this land conveyance. The
grand open' g of the Tahquitz Visitors Center is February 08, 2001.
Director of4o6nning and Building
7ACity Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
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1. Map
2. Minute Order
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MINUTE ORDER NO.
CONVEYANCE OF A GRANT DEED TO THE AGUA CALIENTE
BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS FOR LANDS LOCATED WITHIN
TAHQUITZ CANYON.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Minute Order, approving the Grant Deed regarding the
conveyance of lands to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in a forum
acceptable to the City Attorney was adopted by the City Council of the City of Palm
Springs, California, in a meeting thereof held on the 17" day of January 2001.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk
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