2019-11-21 AB52 - ACBCI Ltr
November 21, 2019
Patricia Garcia-Plotkin, Director THPO
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
5401 Dinah Shore Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
acbci-thpo@aguacaliente.net
SUBJECT: AB 52 CONSULTATION:
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2019-0002
ZONE CHANGE 2019-0004
SPECIFIC PLAN 2019-0003 (AMENDMENT 5 TO SP 03-067)
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2019-0005 (TTM 37815)
MASTER PROJECT 2019-0004
Dear Ms. Garcia-Plotkin:
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has requested formal notification of proposed projects
within the City of La Quinta General Plan boundary that is traditionally and culturally affiliated with
the tribe, in accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21080.3.1, subd. (b). This letter is to
notify you of the impending above-named proposal, and to initiate the AB 52 consultation process.
Enclosed with this letter is a description of the proposal and project location and Cultural Resource
Survey.
California Public Resources Code Section 21080.3.1 provides that tribal organizations must
specifically request consultation with the City, within 30 days of receiving notice of a project. As your
input in the planning process is important, we encourage your participation. If you desire
consultation, you will need to provide a letter specifically requesting consultation with the City, within
the 30-day time frame. However, in the interest of expediting review and meeting other state-
mandated deadlines, we ask that you respond in writing to this correspondence at your earliest
convenience.
The City of La Quinta is committed to a productive AB 52 consultation process and positive working
relationships with Tribal governments. Should you have questions regarding this letter, please
contact me at 760-777-7132 or via e-mail at ncriste@laquintaca.gov.
Sincerely,
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Consulting Planner
Project Site