JOINT MEETING
PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS TRIBAL COUNCIL

Palm Springs Convention Center, Primrose C
277 North Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA  92262 

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

Steve Pougnet, Mayor
Chris Mills, Mayor Pro Tem
Ginny Foat, Councilmember
Rick Hutcheson, Councilmember
Lee Weigel, Councilmember

TRIBAL COUNCIL
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS

Please note that due to the venue (Convention Center), the Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Tribal Council will NOT be webcast or televised on PSCTV Channel 17.

It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with the meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall Office of the City Clerk, Palm Springs Library and the Palm Springs Police Station. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (760) 323-8204.

5:00 P.M. JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING
Palm Springs Convention Center, Primrose C, 277 North Avenida Caballeros

CALL TO ORDER:

CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL:

TRIBAL COUNCIL ROLL CALL:

INTRODUCTIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on Agenda items; and items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. Although the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Three (3) minutes assigned for each speaker.

1. DISCUSSION ITEMS:

1.A. MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA UPDATE AND STATUS REPORT.

1.B. RAMON ROAD WIDENING, SAN LUIS REY DRIVE TO LANDAU BLVD.

1.C. INTERSTATE 10/INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND INTERSTATE 10/GENE AUTRY TRAIL INTERCHANGE PROJECTS.

1.D. VISTA CHINO BRIDGE OVER WHITEWATER RIVER (NEW GRANT APPLICATION WITH CALTRANS).

1.E. UPDATE ON BELARDO ROAD PROJECT.

1.F. WHITEWATER RANCH (OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOINT COLLABORATION).

1.G. UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE FEDERAL STIMULUS PROGRAMS/AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009.

1.H. IDENTIFICATION AND DISCUSSION OF JOINT GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AND APPLICATIONS.

IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE AGENDA/DISCUSSION ITEMS:

COUNCILMEMBER/TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMENTS:

The Joint Meeting with the Tribal Council will adjourn, and the City Council will continue with the Adjourned Regular Meeting.

2. REGULAR MEETING ITEMS:

2.A. APPROVE THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER AND ESTABLISH THE PROJECT MASTER BUDGET:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Schematic Design of the Animal Shelter and the Budget.

3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council will recess to Closed Session to discuss Items on the Closed Session Agenda. See Closed Session Agenda.

4. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 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.