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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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JOINT MEETING MINUTES
WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE TRIBAL COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2010
Palm Springs International Airport, Terminal Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet and Tribal Chairman Milanovich called the meeting
to order at 5:34 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Richard M. Milanovich, Chairman, Jeff L. Grubbe, Vice Chairman,
Karen Welmas, Secretary/Treasurer, Vincent Gonzales III,
Member, Jeannette Prieto-Dodd, Member.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Davis, Tribal Council Chief Planning Officer, and Michelle
Carr, Tribal Attorney.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Holland reported the meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m., and the
City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss Items on the posted Closed
Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
1. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
I.A. PALM SPRINGS VISITORS CENTER JOINT REMODEL PROJECT:
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager and Margaret Park, Tribal Director of
Planning and Natural Resources provided background information on the
Visitors Center Remodel Project.
Discussion was held regarding the materials, the Palm Springs Modern
kiosk and their presence and participation, and the placement of the
Tribe's presentation and pieces.
No action taken.
City Council Minutes
March 24, 2010
Page 2
I.B. SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND UPDATE:
Alva Johnson, Tribal Director of Government Affairs, provided background
information on the status of the Special Distribution Fund.
City Manager Ready requested the Police Chief and Fire Chief provide
information on the services and benefits provided by the Special
Distribution Fund.
Discussion was held regarding the State holding the funds, and the
importance of the SDF fund to public safety.
No action taken.
1.C. BELARDO ROAD PROJECT UPDATE AND PROGRESS REPORT:
Marcus Fuller, Assistant Director of Public Works, provided background
information and an update on the Belardo Bridge construction project.
Discussion was held regarding the timelines for construction, major
benefits of building the bridge, and the interface with the existing roads to
the bridge.
No action taken.
1.D. INTERSTATE 10/INDIAN CANYON DRIVE INTERCHANGE UPDATE
AND PROGRESS REPORT:
Marcus Fuller, Assistant Director of Public Works, provided background
information and an update on the Interstate 10/Indian Canyon Drive
construction project.
Discussion was held regarding funding and construction estimates, and
the timelines for completion once Riverside County awards the bid for the
construction project.
No action taken.
1.E. COLLEGE OF THE DESERT WESTERN COACHELLA VALLEY
CAMPUS UPDATE:
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided an update and progress
report on the College of the Desert Western Coachella Valley Campus.
Discussion was held regarding populating the campus by 2014 with
approximately 2,000 students, funding for operations, and potential
funding for operations.
No action taken.
City Council Minutes
March 24, 2010
Page 3
1.F. STATE OF CALIFORNIA INNOVATION HUB:
Mayor Pougnet and Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided an
update and progress report on the State of California Innovation Hub.
Discussion was held regarding location of the Innovation Hub across from
City Hall, the funding for the rehabilitation of the building, and funding for
programs.
No action taken.
1.G. TAHQUITZ CREEK TRAIL MASTER PLAN UPDATE AND PROGRESS
REPORT:
Sharon Heider, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided an update and
progress report on the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
Discussion was held regarding equestrian programs, and interaction with
the Tribal Visitors Center.
No action taken.
CH. SPA SPRING STUDY TRIBAL UPDATE:
Margaret Park, Tribal Director of Planning and Natural Resources
provided background information on the Spa Spring Study.
Discussion was held regarding the purposes of the study of the Spa
Spring, the location and uniqueness of the spring, and the relationship of
the spa to the Museum Market Plaza Master Plan.
No action taken.
IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE AGENDA/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Continue discussion of the Museum Market Plaza Master Plan project.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 6:55 p.m. to the Regular Meeting on
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 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 East Tahquitz
Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
7TH DAY OF APRIL, 2010.
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