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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2015-05-13 4 . Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, May 13, 2015 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER • ROLL CALL AND STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK Present 4- Mayor Stan Henry, Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale,and Council Member John Aguilar Absent 1 - Mayor Pro Tern Gregory S. Pettis A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tm Pettis. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Council Member Kaplan,Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Absent: 1 - Mayor Pro Tem Pettis • AGENDA FINALIZATION Council Member John Aguilar, requested that Item C. on the Sudy Session Agenda-City Charter Election Discussion be postponed to a future Agenda when all of the Council Members are in attendance. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sergio Espericueta, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He requested that when the Council discusses the potential of becoming a Charter City that they also discuss changing from an at large election to a district election with the Mayor being elected at large. He feels that this may motivate people to participate. David Paquette, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated that he lives on Conception Road and expressed his concern with traffic going 60 mph. down the street and would like to see some type of traffic calming implemented. He requested that they paint the tennis courts at Panorama Park for pickle ball, indicating that residents can still play tennis even with the courts being painted for pickle ball. He stated that Grid Solar Alternatives has programs for residents and requestedt that the City support the programs that they offer. He encouraged the Council to retook at the window sign Ordinance. STUDY SESSION A. 2015-164 Proposed State Marijuana Legislation Erin Sasse, League of California Cities, gave an overview of AB 34 and AB 266. She indicated that the League opposes AB 34 and supports AB 266 and requested that Cathedral City does the same. It was the consensus of the City Council to support the League of California Cities recommendation and to direct staff to preapre a letter indicating the same. Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION May 13,2015 C. 2015-153 City Charter Election Discussion This item was not heard,it will be brought back to the City Council at a later date. D. 2015-166 Economic Development Update Leisa Lukes, Economic Development Manager,gave an update on Economic Development in the City. She went over future projects, housing developments, new parks, infrastructure projects and capital improvement projects. CLOSED SESSION The City Council temporarily adjourned into Closed Session to discuss the following items at 5:25 p.m. 7A. CLOSED SESSION:Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location:Approximately 120 acres in the vicinity of Landau Boulevard and Vista Chino Property Owners:City of Cathedral City and Verano Recovery, LLC Negotiating Parties:City of Cathedral City and Verano Recovery, LLC 78. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Name of Case and Number:Albrecht v. County of Riverside Riverside County Superior Court Case Number:PSC 15001100 7C. CLOSED SESSION:Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Case Name and Number. Sunshine Coast Wellness v. City of Cathedral City Riverside County Superior Court Case No. PSC 1500857 7D. CLOSED SESSION:Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). Number of potential cases:One The City Council reconvened at 6:16 p.m. City Attorney Charles Green indicated that there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session. ADJOURN Mayor Henry adjourned the City Council Meeting at 6:16 p.m. ANLEYE. ENRY, Ma •r 41,104.4■11111111111w11'. _ GARY . HO ELL, Cit Cler Cathedral City Page 2 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, May 13, 2015 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Henry called the May 13, 2015 City Council Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member John Aguilar. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) The invocation was offered by Council Member Mark Carnevale. • ROLL CALL AND STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK Present: 4- Mayor Stan Henry, Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale,and Council Member John Aguilar Absent: 1 - Mayor Pro Tem Gregory S. Pettis A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Pettis. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Absent: 1 - Mayor Pro Tem Pettis • AGENDA FINALIZATION 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2._ PUBLIC COMMENTS Nikohl Vandel, Desert Hot Springs, was called to speak. She spoke on various items. She stated that she was able to watch the start of the Veteran's Run in Coachella Valley and feels very strongly that Veteran's should be protected. Allen Worthy, was called to speak. He feels that homelessness is a problem that needs to be addressed in the Valley. Tyrone Pearson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He congratulated the Council on running the City well. He also congratulated the High School on their foreign language program. Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 5/27/2015 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 13,2015 3. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve the following Consent Agenda Items.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Absent: 1 - Mayor Pro Tem Pettis. 3.A. 2015-165 Receive and file Payment of Claims and Demands Enactment No: M.O.6391 3.B. 2015-167 City Council Minutes of April 22, 2015 Enactment No: M.O.6392 3.C. 2015-109 Ordinance Second Reading Amending the Contract with the California Public Employees' Retirement System Enactment No: Ord 756 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 5.A. 2015-172 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Action Plan Council Member Aguilar,requested that a representative of Roy's Desert Resource Center and a representative from the Cathedral Center come to a future Council Meeting to give an overview of their centers and the programs they offer. Mayor Henry opened the Public Hearing. Margaret Muhr, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She questioned why the Boys and Girls Club was not receiving any allocation through CDBG funding. Pat Milos, Community Development Director,responded that they were considered, however, they do not meet the requirements under the Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD). Mayor Henry closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve the FY 2015 Annual Action Plan and to authorize the City Manager to execute the new SF-424 application. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Absent: 1 - Mayor Pro Tern Pettis Enactment No: M.O. 6363 Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 5/27/2015 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 13,2015 5.B. 2015-163 An Interim Urgency Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Cathedral City Pursuant To California Government Code Section 65858 Imposing A Temporary Moratorium On.The Establishment, Installation, Placement, Construction And/Or Expansion Of Attended And Unattended Collection Donation Bins,To Take Effect Immediately Upon Adoption. Karen Panico-Willis, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She expressed her concern with individuals coming into town soliciting and questioned if this could be a part of this item or addressed at another time. Tyrone Pearson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He encouraged the Council to keep moving forward and to stay on top of the laws. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve an Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858 imposing a temporary moratorium on the establishment,installation, placement,construction and/or expansion of attended and unattended collection donation bins,to take effect immediately upon adoption.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Council Member Kaplan,Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Absent: 1 - Mayor Pro Tern Pettis Enactment No: Ord 757 5.C. 2015-147 Update on Achievement of City Council Goals for 2015 City Manager, Charles McClendon gave an update on the City Council goals that have been achieved to date since the goals were established by Resolution in February 2015. 5.D. 2015-150 2015 Emergency Operations Plan and Associated Annexes (CC EOP). A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve the draft Cathedral City Emergency Operations Plan(CC EOP)and Annexes dated May 2015.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Absent: 1 - Mayor Pro Tern Pettis Enactment No: M.O.6394 5.E. 2015-174 Annual Renewal of the Lighting & Landscaping District Budget A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve the following: Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City,California initiating proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the City of Cathedral City Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No.1 for Fiscal Year 2015/2016. Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City,California,declaring its intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for the City of Cathedral City Street Lighting and Landscaping Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 5/27/2015 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 13,2015 Maintenance District No.1 for Fiscal Year 2015/2016. Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City,California for preliminary approval of the Engineer's Report for the City of Cathedral City Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No,1 for Fiscal Year 2015/2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Council Member Kaplan,Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Absent: 1 - Mayor Pro Tern Pettis Enactment No: Reso 2015-22/Reso 2015-23/Reso 2015-24 6. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Kaplan,reported that he attended the Coachella Valley Water District tour and presentation ont the Chromium 6 issue that sections of the Valley are facing. This will have an impact of many of us, it could result in an increase in water bills in the$30 to$50 per month range. He attended an impact event and Economic Update on Salton Sea and the potential impact on tourism in the Valley. It was a well done presentation. If the issues are not addressed there can be a large impact on health. This is a critical issue that needs to be focused on. This will be an ongoing issue for discussion. He stated that there is an opportunity to participate in the PACE program, which will allow residents to implement energy conservation projects within their home. 7. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Charles Green announced that all of the Closed Session Items that are listed on the agenda were heard during the Study Session Agenda. There were no reportable actions taken. 7.A. 2015-171 CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Approximately 120 acres in the vicinity of Landau Boulevard and Vista Chino Property Owners: City of Cathedral City and Verano Recovery, LLC Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City and Verano Recovery, LLC 7.B. 2015-161 CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Name of Case and Number:Albrecht v. County of Riverside Riverside County Superior Court Case Number: PSC 15001100 7.C. 2015-169 CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Case Name and Number: Sunshine Coast Wellness v. City of Cathedral City Riverside County Superior Court Case No. PSC 1500857 Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 5/27/2015 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 13,2015 7.D. 2015-170 CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). Number of potential cases: One ADJOURN Mayor Henry adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:45 p.m. STANLEY E. fENRY, M- .r ATT��,1� GAR 'F. HOWELL, City•i rk Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 5/27/2015