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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 - MINUTES - 12/5/2002 JOINT MEETING CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ' AND' AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2002 An Adjourned Joint Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Thursday, December 5, 2002, at 5:30 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 6:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Hodges, Mills, Oden, and Mayor Kleindienst Absent: Councilmember Reller-Spurgin TRIBAL ROLL CALL: Present: Tribal Members Gonzales-Lyons, Patencio, Prieto-Dodd, Patencio and Chairman Milanovich The meeting was opened with the Salute to the'Flag, and a Moment of Silence. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in ' accordance with Council procedures on November 28, 2002. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 3 of agenda this date. PRESENTATIONS: None. HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- No Business PUBLIC COMMENTS: None COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGI=NCY REPORTS: None. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1. CASE 5.0667 — PD232 SPA RESORT CASINO PROJECT — CONFORMITY REPORT Recommendation: That the Council meet in Joint Session with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council to discuss the proposed Spa Resort Casino Project and Conformity Report. The project description includes an 119,000 square foot casino building;, parking and associated improvements on ' a 7.2-acre site located within the boundaries of Amado Road, Calle Encilia, Calle El Segundo and Andreas Road, Section 14. Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed the staff report, no further report was given. Tribal Planning Director reviewed the background of the Spa Resort and Casino ' and the Conformity Report in full. City Attorney stated that the process is new, and demonstrates how the agreement was entered into with both entities works; and that the process is a coordinated and cooperative working effort. Councilmember Mills stated that the Tribal Council and Tribal staff effort is appreciated; that the Community has been considered and consulted; and that the proposed mitigation measures will enhance the project. Councilmember Oden stated that he Tribal Members are also residents of the City; that as the Tribal Council improves its land, the entire City benefits; that this is a good process; that both staff does work well with each other; and that the project is one that will greatly impact the benefits of the Community. Councilmember Hodges stated when the project was first unveiled in 1994, the entire Community was excited; that the plans presented this evening are even better than the originals; and that this will be great addition to the downtown. Mayor stated that we do live in a distinctive community; that each government has distinctive powers and both are concerned with what we call home; that both bodies have worked with mutual respect and established a strong rapport; that while full agreement is not always found, a middle ground is sought; that each movement of the proposal has been deliberate; that the growth of the Tribe has been beneficial and an asset to the City; that there are only three Tribes that have reservation land within a City's limits and all are in the Coachella Valley; and that it is fortunate that the City of Palm Springs Tribal Council is concerned with what is best for the Community at large. Tribal Chairman stated that the commitment is to improve the Community; that the Tribal people are a proud and strong people; that the project will be finalized shortly; that work has been and will continue to be improvements for the City, especially to the environment; that the staff's of both entities have worked together to improve the project; that all recommendations by City staff were professional; that the architectural firm selected is the best; that only the best of consultants were hired and that the project will be second to none; that the Tribe is sovereign; that sovereign means responsibility; that this project is a accumulation of dreams of generations; that the actions taken are our ancestors speaking; and that together with the City a wonderful project and environment will be created. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None. ADDED STARTERS: None REPORTS & REQUESTS: None ADJOURNMENT There being no further busine la 4the djourned. RICDERS City Clerk