HomeMy WebLinkAbout020597 CC/Pechanga Jnt. Workshop Minutes MINUTES OF A JOINT WORKSHOP OF THE
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL AND THE PECHANGA TRIBAL COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT PECHANGA CAFE
4500 PALA ROAD
PECHANGA INDIAN RESERVATION
FEBRUARY 5, 1997 - 11:00 AM
A Joint Workshop of the Temecula City Council and the Pechanga Tribal Council was called to
order at 11:10 AM at the Public Meeting Room at Pechanga Cafe, 4500 Pala Road, Pechanga
Indian Reservation. Mayor Birdsall presiding.
PRESENT 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Ford, Lindemans, Roberts, Stone,
Birdsall
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Also present was City Manager Ronald Bradley.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the flag salute by Councilmember Roberts.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Joint Workshop with Pechanga Tribal Council to Discuss Issues of Mutual Interest
A presentation was made by Mark Macarro, a tribal spokesperson on the history of the
tribe and their future plans.
Councilmember Roberts made comments regarding issues of common concern.
Councilmember Stone also further identified problem areas he has become aware of.
A discussion among the participants took place and it was determined that an ad hoc
subcommittee consisting of two members of the City Council and two members of the
Tribal Council would be formed to meet and work out solutions to address the concerns
which were discussed as well as any new concerns which may arise. It was moved by
Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Ford to establish such a sub-
committee. The motion was unanimously carried.
Councilmember Stone questioned if there would be Brown Act restrictions on the two-
member sub-committee. Mr. Bradley replied that a short-term, ad hoc committee was
probably not affected but he would verify this with the City Attorney.
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Stone to
appoint Councilmembers Roberts and Ford to serve as the City Council's two members
to this sub-committee. The motion was unanimously carried.
Councilmember Lindemans stated he would like to have the opportunity to learn more
about the tribal customs and about the tribe and its practices. The City Council
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unanimously agreed they would like to undertake further study of the customs and
practices of the Pachenga Tribe.
Several members of the Tribal Council commented about their past history with other
governmental agencies and their current desire to improve relationships with their
neighbors.
Final comments were made by members of both Governing Bodies pledging to work
more closely together on areas of mutual concern.
RECESS
The Temecula City Council meeting was recessed to the Temecula City Hall at 12:05
PM to receive Public Comments. The meeting was reconvened with all members
present at 12:35 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Peter Lucier, 31257 Hiawatha Court thanked the Temecula City Council and the Pechanga
Tribal Council for holding a joint meeting and stated he feels forming a sub-committee to
continue discussions of mutual concerns is a good idea. He asked that homeowners
associations located along Pala Road be informed of the progress made by the sub-committee.
Darin Valley, 45900 Parsippany Court also praised the formation of a sub-committee to address
mutual areas of concern.
Craig Bickler, 27349 Jefferson Avenue, representing Wolf Valley Homeowners Association,
stated he is in favor of dialog between the City Council and the Pechanga Tribal Council and
asked that the sub-committee members confer on a monthly basis with members of the
Homeowners Associations as well.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Concilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Ford, to adjourn at 12:43
PM to the next regular meeting of the City ~oun~il.
Patricia H. Birdsall, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ju eek, CMC, City Clerk/
Director of Support Services
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