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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-01 STAFF REPORTS 2B PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2006 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:10 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard led the Pledge. INVOCATION: Rev. Kevin Johnson, Bloom in the Desert Ministries, led the Invocation. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Oden. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, Assistant City Manager Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson. PRESENTATIONS: Alex Handlers, Bartle Wells Associates provided the City Council an update on the Wastewater Rate Study and Facility Fee. Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a proclamation to Donald Wexler and proclaimed January 23, 2006 as Donald Wexler day in the City of Palm Springs. Mayor Oden announced the Grand Opening of the renovated and expanded Palm Springs Convention Center and presented a video clip of the event. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Mayor Oden requested Item 5.6. be heard out of order, immediately following Public Comment. Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.1. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 5:00 P.M. Mayor Oden called the meeting to order and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss matters on the posted Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken. Item No. L . 6 . I City Council Minutes January 18,2006 Page 2 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1.A. TTM 33035, APPLICATION BY MOUNTAIN MEADOWS ASSOCIATES, FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO CREATE A ONE LOT, CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE CONVERSION OF 129 EXISTING APARTMENT UNITS TO 129 CONDOMINIUM UNITS, LOCATED AT 2500 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3, SECTION 24, APN 502- 310-054 AND 502-310-055: ACTION: Table to February 1, 2006 and direct the City Clerk to re-notice the hearing. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried. 1.13. FOUR SEASONS TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31525 APPLICATION BY K. HOVNANIAN COMPANIES SUBDIVIDING AN APPROXIMATE 23.9 ACRE PARCEL INTO 70 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND TWO WATER QUALITY LOTS ALONG WITH THE DEDICATION OF AN APPROXIMATE SEVEN-ACRE PARCEL FOR PARK PURPOSES: ACTION: 1) Continue the public hearing to February 15, 2006 with no public testimony at this time; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried. Councilmember Mills stated he has business related conflict of interest with regard to Item I.C. and would not participate in the discussion or vote and left Council Chamber at 7:04 P.M. 1.C. THE MURANO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33933 APPLICATION BY PS AVENIDA CABALLEROS/SAN RAFAEL, LLC SUBDIVIDING AN APPROXIMATE 20-ACRE PARCEL INTO 57 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITHIN AN R-1-C ZONED DISTRICT: Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 18, 2006. Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers addressed the City Council. JAMES CIOFFI, requested City Council support for the project and stated he was available to answer any questions. ROXANNE PLOSS, Palm Springs, asked if the project was gated. No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed. •I I City Council Minutes January 18,2006 Page 3 The City Council commented and/or discussed the following with respect to the project: grading aspects on projects on a city-wide basis and the block walls. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21489, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33933 FOR THE 57 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, ON AN APPROXIMATE 20-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS BETWEEN EAST FRANCIS DRIVE AND SAN RAFAEL ROAD." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote, noting the absence of Councilmember Mills. Councilmember Mills returned to the dais at 7:15 P.M. I.D. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CERTAIN DRAINAGE, ROAD, BRIDGE, AND FIRE PROTECTION IMPACT FEES IN THE PALM CANYON AREA OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE: ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to February 1, 2006; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried. PUBLIC COMMENT: LOBO VADENSCEARCE, Palm Springs, spoke regarding Sunrise Park and caring for the homeless. HAROLD STONE, Palm Springs, commented on the Wastewater Treatment plant and the Draft Report; expressed noise concerns with the Airport. L.EO COHEN, Palm Springs, thanked Councilmember McCulloch for wishing him a Happy 100th Birthday. ALAN SYSLO, Palm Springs, requested police presence in his neighborhood to curb traffic violations. NANCY GUTIERREZ, Palm Springs, spoke regarding Item 5.A. regarding Slurry Seal and noted problems with the contractor during previous work in Palm Springs and other cities. TIM HOHMEIER, Palm Springs, spoke regarding Item 3.A, and outlined the position taken by the Deepwell Estates Neighborhood Organization as presented in their letter to the City Council. i I City Council Minutes January 18,2006 Page 4 CHUCK DIODUSIO, Palm Springs, spoke regarding Item 3.A. and addressed outstanding covenants regarding some properties, outlined the concerns of the Deepwell Estates Neighborhood Organization as presented in their letter to the City Council. VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on the Bartle Wells study and report on the Wastewater Treatment plant and requested a rate reduction. ROXANN PLOSS, Palm Springs, thanked the City Council and the organizers for the Palm Springs International Film Festival; commented on development restrictions and a proposed initiative petition regarding building height. DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on the 1993 General Plan recommendation on water conservation, solar alternative energy and development restrictions. JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 5.B. an agreement to develop a hotel near the Convention Center site; commented on development in Downtown Palm Springs. BOB EVANS, Palm Springs, commented on a proposal to move the Von's Store near the Jensen's Market and general development in the Tahquitz Canyon area. BONNIE LUNT, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of Item 5.B. and building a five-story hotel next to a residential area, building noise and the total impact of building in her neighborhood. LEWIS BONETT, Toluca Lake, commented on Item 5.A. and recommended Bond Blacktop for the 2005-06 Slurry Seal project. ED DILLON, Bond Blacktop, commented on Item 5.A. and requested City Council support of Bond Blacktop as the contractor for the 2005-06 Slurry Seal project. Item 5.13. was heard out of order. Councilmember Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with regard to Item 5.B. and would not participate in the discussion and the vote and left Council Chamber at 7:59 P.M. 5.13. APPROVAL OF AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE OASI GROUP, LLC OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, FOR A 10.3± ACRE CITY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AN City Council Minutes January 18,2006 Page 5 UPSCALE MEETING HOTEL AND CONDOMINIUM PROJECT MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 18, 2006. Representatives from the Oasi Group and Starwood Hotels and Resorts presented an overview of the proposed development and the Westin brand of hotels. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the agreement: the final plan being a Westin brand as opposed to other brands within the Starwood Group and including such a provision in the Development Agreement, requested the developer review the concerns of the neighborhood, Letter of Intent from the Westin, deposits in the agreement comparable to other Development Agreements, lack of an RFP for the request, Master Plan for the Convention Center, parking and meeting space elements. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21497, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE OASI GROUP, LLC FOR THE DISPOSITION OF A 10.3± ACRE CITY OWNED PARCEL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN UPPER SCALE GROUP MEETING HOTEL NEAR THE CONVENTION CENTER AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney and enter into developer-funded contracts for the purpose of appraisals, environmental review and project planning review on behalf of the City and/or Community Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of this project. A5220. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote noting the absence of Councilmember Mills. Councilmember Mills returned to the dais at 8:25 P.M. The City Council recessed at 8:25 P.M. The City Council reconvened at 8:39 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None. The City Council convened at 8:40 P.M. as a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency. RA2. JOINT ITEM WITH THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPAYMENT City Council Minutes January 18,2006 Page 6 AND RE-LENDING OF CRA LOANS INCLUDING A LOAN OF $289,000 FOR THE MESQUITE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 94-17: ACTION: 1) Approve the loan and repayment in the amount of $1,789,000 to the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21490 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005- 06;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21491 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06." Motion Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. The joint meeting of the City Council and the City of Palm Springs Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:41 P.M. and the City Council continued. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Approved Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., and 2.H. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Receive and File Report on the Posting of the January 18, 2006, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of January 4, 2006. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 2005: ACTION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements covering the period December 1 through December 31, 2005. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.D. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21492, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1010246 THROUGH 1010452 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,082,126.12 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21493, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 12/31/05 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 409782 THROUGH 409835 TOTALING $67,735.24, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1010453 THROUGH 1010481 TOTALING $128,277.19, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $164,321.41, City Council Minutes January 18,2006 Page 7 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $927,454.10 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,287,787.94 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.E. DRAFT REPORT CITY OF PALM SPRINGS WASTEWATER RATE STUDY AND FACILITY FEE UPDATE PREPARED BY BARTLE WELLS AND ASSOCIATES DATED JULY 28, 2005: ACTION: Receive and File. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.F. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 30581 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS STROKE ACTIVITY CENTER FOUNDATION, A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR 2 PARCELS LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ALEJO ROAD AND COMMERCIAL ROAD IN SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21494 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 30581 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ALEJO ROAD AND COMMERCIAL ROAD, SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS STROKE ACTIVITY CENTER FOUNDATION, A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5216. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.G. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 32261 FOR 2 PARCELS LOCATED AT 1901 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE IN SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST: ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21495 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 32261 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, IN SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.H. APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (RCFC) RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION OF PALM SPRINGS LINES 21 AND 22, RCFC PROJECT NO. 6-0-0321 AND 6-0-0322 FOR THE MESQUITE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY PROJECT 94-17: ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7801, Approving a Cooperative Agreement between the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the City of Palm Springs, associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of flood control improvements identified as "Palm Springs Line 21 and Palm Springs Line 22," Project City Council Minutes January 18,2006 Page 8 No. 6-0-0321 and 6-0-0322; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5217. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: 2.1. SWIM CENTER TILE LOCKER ROOM IMPROVEMENTS: Scott Mikesell, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 18, 2006. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the improvements: scope of tile replacement, tile size and color schemes. ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7802, Approving and authorizing the City Attorney to prepare an agreement with Prestige Carpets and Tile, in the amount of $33,467, for replacing tile in the locker rooms at the Palm Springs Swim Center; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5218. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and unanimously carried. :3. LEGISLATIVE: 3.A. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR A RULE 20A UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT ALONG EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE OR RAMON ROAD: David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 18, 2006. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the Undergrounding District: original proposals included both sides of Sunrise, Deepwell Neighborhood's request for a study and tie-in to this project, use of Rule 20A funds on major roadways, expense to Deepwell residents if a tie-in to this project is possible, future 20A funds available and mortgage out in the next five-years and next 20A project will not be available for several years. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21496, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE OF ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A RULE 20A UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE FROM GENE AUTRY TRAIL TO PALM CANYON I � City Council Minutes January 18,2006 Page 9 WASH." Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Pougnet and Mayor Oden. NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Foat. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 5. NEW BUSINESS: 5.A. FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT 05-19: David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 18, 2006. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the project: quality of prior work not in consideration during the bidding process, the bid process and evaluation of workmanship on the project, City inspector is on-site during the construction process, other bidders for this contract have been awarded a previous contract with the City, standards are at the minimum, pre-qualifying bidders, internal inspection process, lapping and covering the manhole cover. ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7803, Approving an agreement with Bond Blacktop, Inc. for Bid Schedules A through D (inclusive) in the amount of $382,424.50 for the Fiscal Year 2005-06 Annual Slurry Seal, City Project No. 05-19; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5219. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and carried on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember McCulloch, and Mayor Oden. NOES: Councilmember Pougnet and Mayor Pro Tern Foat. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 5.13. APPROVAL OF AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE OASI GROUP, LLC OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, FOR A 10.3± ACRE CITY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AN UPSCALE MEETING HOTEL AND CONDOMINIUM PROJECT MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2: Item 5.13. was heard out of order and listed following Public Comment. City Council Minutes January 18,2006 Page 10 5.C. CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR MOUNTAIN AND FOOTHILL PRESERVATION AND PLANNING RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT A CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR ACQUISITION: No Action. Refer acquisition to staff. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Councilmember Mills requested the Mayor send a letter to Cal-Trans to modify the new Exit 111 on Interstate 10, so it is not confused with the Highway 111 exit; commented on the use of vacant land for the public to sell vehicles and requested staff research 2- hour parking at some sites. Councilmember Mills requested a report on the Undergrounding Ordinance and the Grease Trap Ordinance; requested a report on the maintenance agreement for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Councilmember Pougnet requested that staff respond to Dana Stewart regarding Milo IDrive work stoppage order. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff report on Airport Noise, the touchdown of military planes at the Airport and helicopter noise; requested staff report on standards for bidders including the possibly of pre-qualification along with women, minority business and local preferences. Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on Commission and Board member abstentions and requested the City Clerk develop standards for Commissioners who are required to frequently abstain; and featured local businesses in Downtown Palm Springs. Councilmember McCulloch requested the City Manager report on consistent odors emitted from the Wastewater Treatment Plant along Gene Autry Trail; requested the City Attorney review the policy of highlighting business on public TV. Mayor Oden outlined the activities and events attended by the Mayor's office and commented on the exceptional Palm Springs International Film Festival; commented on the dedication of the Convention Center and requested the City Manager place on a future agenda the dedication of the fountain area to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Mayor Oden requested the City Manager place on a future agenda information and recommendations on a bidders preference for local, minority and women owned businesses; requested the City Manager develop a system or plan for Neighborhood Organizations to request undergrounding districts. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:50 P.M. to a Joint Meeting with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council, at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 25, 2006, Cahuilla Room, Spa Resort, 100 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm City Council Minutes January 18,2006 Page 11 Springs, preceded by a Closed Session at 4:00 P.M., City Hall, Small Conference Room, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS ,IST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2006. MAYOR I ATTEST: I I City Clerk I PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING MINUTES WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE TRIBAL COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2006 Spa Hotel and Resort, Cahuilla Room CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern Foat called the meeting to order at 6:07 P.M. at the Spa Hotel and Resort, Cahuilla Room. CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, and Mayor Pro Tern Foat. ABSENT: Mayor Oden. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Member Gonzales-Norte, Secretary-Treasurer Patencio, and Vice Chair Gonzales-Lyons. ABSENT: Member Prieto-Dood and Chair Milanovich. CITY COUNCIL REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 4:00 P.M. Mayor Pro Tern Foat called the meeting to order and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss matters I.B. and 2.A. on the posted Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken. IPUBLIC COMMENT: SHERYL HAMLIN, PALM SPRINGS, spoke regarding Item 1.A. the Belardo Road and Bridge Project. BOB HELBLING, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.A. the Belardo Road and Bridge Project. CHARLES SACHS, Palm Springs, spoke regarding Item I.A. the Belardo Road and Bridge Project. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1.A. UPDATE ON BELARDO BRIDGE AND ROAD PROJECT: Tom Davis, Tribal Council Chief Planning Officer, provided background information and timeline for the project and the obligations of the Tribe, the City and Riverside County Flood Control. Discussion was held regarding the Environmental Review process and the additional studies being performed, the current state of under-funding of the project due to delays, and the aspects of the traffic analysis and the bridge being a 4-lane or 2-lane bridge along with access; funding for the project being a Federal funded project with matching funds from the Tribe, the City and Riverside County. No action taken. Palm Springs City Council Agua Caliente Tribal Council Joint Meeting Minutes January 25,2006 Page 2 1.13. UPDATE ON SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE CHANNEL PROJECT: Tom Davis, Tribal Council Chief Planning Officer, provided background information and timeline for the project. Discussion was held regarding the impacts and benefits to the surrounding properties and the golf course; funding of the project through City Redevelopment Funds, proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Tribe for this project. No action taken. 1.C. UPDATE ON INTERSTATE 10 INTERCHANGES: David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information and timeline for the Gene Autry Interchange and the Indian Canyon Interchange projects. Discussion was held regarding the environmental process and being close to environmental certification and then the ability to complete the final design, entrance loop from Indian Canyon, the projected status with respect to road improvements on Indian Canyon to enter the City, impacts and construction scheduling so that both projects are not in the construction process at the same time, along with impacts and scheduling of the bridge over the railroad tracks. No action taken. 1.1). GENERAL PLAN UPDATE: Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information and timeline for the project. Discussion was held regarding Downtown Design Guidelines, technical studies being incorporated into the plan, the Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council for preliminary direction and to indicate the final studies necessary before final plan development. No action taken. I IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE AGENDA/DISCUSSION ITEMS: The City Council and Tribal Council requested that updates for the above four Items continue to be on future agendas, and scheduled the next Joint Meeting for Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. I COUNCILMEMBER/TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMENTS: None. I ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 6:48 P.M. to the Regular Meeting Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a I Palm Springs City Council Agua Caliente Tribal Council Joint Meeting Minutes January 25,2006 Page 3 Closed Session at 4:30 P.M., Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 1ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2006. I I MAYOR ATTEST: I City Clerk I I I