HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/13/2007 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.B. PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
JOINT MEETING MINUTES
WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE TRIBAL COUNCIL
THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2007
Spa Hotel and Resort, Cahuilla Room
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden and Tribal Chair Milanovich called the meeting to
order at 6:03 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember
Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet, and Mayor Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson,
TRIBAL COUNCIL ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Member Gonzales, Secretary-Treasurer Patencio, Vice Chair
Grubbe and Chair Milanovich.
ABSENT: Member Prieto-Dodd.
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Davis, Tribal Council Chief Planning Officer, and Art Bunce,
Tribal Attorney.
(PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a Proclamation to the Agua Caliente Tribal
Council in recognition of more than ten-years the Tribe has assisted with the needs of
the City and the Community with more than $2.8 million in donations, and proclaimed
June 7, 2007, as Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian appreciation day in the City of
Palm Springs.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JOHN TYMON, Palm Springs, commented on the proposed expansion of the Spa
Casino in Downtown Palm Springs, Section 14.
1. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.A. BELARDO BRIDGE UPDATE:
Tom Davis, Tribal Council Chief Planning Officer, provided background
information and commented on the delays due to all the different entities
and approval process.
Margaret Park, Director of Planning, provided information on the proposed
construction project of the Belardo Bridge, the revised timeline for the
project, beginning construction in 2010, and commented on the
construction budget and possible shortfall.
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Discussion was held regarding the construction start date, coordination
with a possible new City park with respect to trails, length of construction
being 12 to 18 months.
No action taken.
I.B. WHITEWATER RANCH MASTER PLAN UPDATE:
Todd Hooks, Tribal Director of Economic Development, provided
background information on the Master Plan update and stated the Tribe
has contracted with LSA to study and develop a land use plan for the site.
Discussion was held regarding the current zoning designation, the size of
the area of over 200 acres, and the property being the front door of the
City and the Coachella Valley.
No action taken.
1.C. CITY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, and Ken Lyon, Associate
Planner, provided background information on the General Plan update
project.
No action taken.
1.D. PROCESS FOR SECTION 14 MASTER PLAN UPDATE:
Tom Davis, Tribal Council Chief Planning Officer, provided background
information on the Section 14 Master Plan.
Margaret Park, Director of Planning, stated Section 14 is a one square
mile in the Downtown center, and the goal is for the Section 14 Master
Plan to be consistent with the updated General Plan and the new zoning
ordinance, along with updating the economic goals for the area.
Discussion was held regarding land use and drive-thru uses, and a
process to amend the Section 14 Master Plan for consistency.
No action taken.
I.E. SUMMARY OF SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND EXPENDITURES:
City Manager Ready provided background information on the Special
Distribution Fund expenditures, and provided the recent quarterly report.
Discussion was held regarding the total contribution of the Tribe to the
fund, and the amount of funds returned to County and the area, the extra
law enforcement in the Downtown area funded by the Special Distribution
Fund.
No action taken.
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IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE AGENDA/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Tribal Attorney Bunce announced the development of the Tribal Multiple Species
Habitat Conservation Plan which would require coordination and congruency with the
City's Multiple Species Conservation Habitat Plan.
Councilmember Foat requested a presentation of the Tribal Museum and a look at the
new hotel.
Chair Milanovich requested a presentation of the Indian Avenue/Interstate 10
Interchanges.
COUNCILMEMBER/TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the congruency of the City and Tribal staff.
The City Council and Tribal Council expressed gratitude for the ability to meet, discuss
and present these common issues.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:08 P,M, to the Study Session and
Adjourned Regular Meeting on Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at 6:00 P.M., Council
Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session at 4:30 P.M., Small Conference
Room, City Hall, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
13t' DAY OF JUNE, 2007.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk