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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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JOINT MEETING MINUTES
WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE TRIBAL COUNCIL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2012
PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet and Chairman Grubbe called the meeting to order
at 6:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Lewin led the Pledge.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin,
Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Jeff L. Grubbe, Chairman, Larry N. Olinger, Vice Chairman, Vincent
Gonzales, III, Secretary/Treasurer, Anthony Andreas, III, Member,
and Jessica Norte, Member.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Davis, Tribal Council Chief Planning Officer, Margaret Park,
Director of Planning and Natural Resources, Alva John, Director of
Government Affairs, Todd Hooks, Economic Development Director,
and Laura Fregozo, Executive Assistant to the Tribal Council.
INTRODUCTIONS: The Members of the City Council and Tribal Council introduced
themselves, along with the City Staff and Tribal Staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JOHN TYMON, Palm Springs, commented on the transitions and the new members
elected to the Tribal Council.
1. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.A. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY MEDIAN AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS:
David Barakian, City Engineer, and Margaret Park, Director of Planning
and Natural Resources, provided background information and an update
on the Tahquitz Canyon Way Median and Street Improvement Project and
the potential funding sources.
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Discussion was held regarding: construction start date and the funding
sources in place for the median and street improvements.
No action taken.
1.13. SECTION 14 MASTER PLAN UPDATE:
Tom Davis, Tribal Council Chief Planning Officer, and Margaret Park,
Director of Planning and Natural Resources, provided background
information and an update on the development of a Tribal Section 14
Master Plan, along with goals and objectives.
Discussion was held regarding: draft plan completed for circulation in
Spring 2013, the hiring of consultants for some of the analysis, the City's
review of the Downtown traffic circulation plan, the start date with the
Village Traditions development project, joint meeting with both Planning
Commissions, incorporation of a non-motorized transportation plan and
the bicycle plan, and planning on any new streets.
No action taken.
1.C. TRIBAL "GREEN FOR LIFE"PROGRAM:
Margaret Park, Director of Planning and Natural Resources, provided
background information and an update on the Tribal Green for Life
program.
Discussion was held regarding: targeting certain groups for education and
input in the development of"green" building programs.
No action taken.
1.D. CHAIRMAN RICHARD M. MILANOVICH MEMORIAL BRIDGE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COMPLETION AND SUCCESS:
Mayor Pougnet provided background information and an update on the
Chairman Richard M. Milanovich Memorial Bridge.
Discussion was held regarding: the involvement and dedication to
Chairman Milanovich, the aesthetics of the bridge, and further signage
being installed.
No action taken.
1.E. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:
Amy Blaisdell, Director of Communications, provided background
information and an update on the proposed events and programs to
celebrate the 75th anniversary of the City of Palm Springs.
No action taken.
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IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE AGENDA/DISCUSSION ITEMS: Mayor Pougnet and
Chairman Grubbe directed City and Tribal staff to identify future agenda items, including
discussion of the Downtown Revitalization Project and the traffic circulation plan in
Section 14 for the next Joint Meeting
CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND TRIBAL COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills provided an update on the Downtown
Revitalization project.
ADJOURNMENT: The Palm Springs City Council adjourned at 7:00 p.m. to the next
Regular Meeting on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at 6:00 P.M., Council Chamber,
City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session in the Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200
East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
7T" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2012.
STEP HEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
AMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK