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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2015-06-22 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Monday, June 22, 2015 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL AND STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK Present 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Gregory S. Pettis,Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale, and Council Member John Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION PUBLIC COMMENTS Ellen Goodman and Don Bradley, were called to speak. They thanked the City Council for approving a Special Use Permit for the Palm Springs Unified School District's Glo Run and for sponsoring the event. It was a great successful event. Next years event will be held on May 7, 2016. They presented a picture of the run as a token of appreciation. STUDY SESSION A. 2015-252 Presentation on Clean Energy CV Upgrade Program David Kelly, Ygrene,gave a presentation on the Clean Energy CV Upgrade Program. B. 2015-240 Discussion on ADFAP &SHARP Sewer Assessment Assistance Programs Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director,gave a presentation on the Assessment District Fee Assistance Program(ADFAP)and Sewer Hook-up Assistance Residential Program SHARP)and possible options for assistance in Fiscal Year 2015/2016. Rebecca Navarre, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She spoke about her situation with regard to the sewer hook-up assistance she received and expressed her frustration. Staff was given direction to do the following: Bring the existing program guidelines up to date. Allocate$75,000.00 from the general fund for the initial funding of the program. - Be prepared for a sign-up enrollment period in fall. Educate residents on the different programs available and what the new State program will offer. C. 2015-103 Discussion of City Codes Regarding Residential Landscaping and Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION June 22,2015 Citywide environmental programs. Pat Milos, Community Development Director,gave an overview of City Codes related to residential landscaping. Deanna Pressgrove Environmental and Public Works Manager, gave an overview of the Citywide environmental programs. D. 2015-245 Review of Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapter 9.62 "Signs" Pat Milos, Community Development Director,gave an overview of the Municipal Code related to billboard signs. Betsy Hayes, was called to speak. She stated that City Staff is great to work with. They would like to have an opportunity to work with the City and bring the existing structures up to safety standards and current technology. E. 2015-248 Discussion on Referral of a Measure Regarding Direct Election of the Mayor Charles McClendon, City Manager, stated that on June 10, 2015 the City Council directed staff to look at the possibility of having an all Mail Ballot in November for the question of continuing with a directly elected Mayor. Staff contacted the Riverside County Registrar of Voters Office and it was determined that an all Mail Ballot could not take place. It was the consensus of the Council to table this discussion at this time. Mayor Stan Henry temporarily adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 6:25 p.m. Mayor Stan Henry reconvened the Study Session Meeting at 7:37 p.m. F. 2015-239 Citywide Sign Program Leisa Lukes,gave an overview of a citywide sign program. It was the consensus of the Council to do the following: Take the sign program to the various commissions(Public Arts Commission, Planning Commission and Parks and Community Events)for their input. Have staff go back to the designers for a sign with a little more pizazz. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis requested that staff provide a Capital Improvement Program report on a regular basis. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN Mayor Hen :jo -d t. Study Ss4on Meeting at 8:02 p.m. S NLEY E. HE Y, Mayor ATTE - _ GARY .HOWELL, City Cie• _ - - Cathedral City Page 2 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Monday, June 22, 2015 SPECIAL MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Special Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:31 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Shelley Kaplan led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Council Member Mark Carnevale offered the invocation. • ROLL CALL AND STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK Present: 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Gregory S. Pettis, Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale, and Council Member John Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION Mayor Stan Henry stated that item 3C. will be pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2015-254 1.A. Certificates of Appreciation for Outgoing Board, Commission and Committee Members Mayor Stan Henry and the entire City Council presented all of the outgoing Commissioners and Committee with a certificate of appreciation for their time served on their respective Commissions and Committees. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Scott Robinson, Boys and Girls Club, was called to speak. He thanked the Council for their continued support of their organization. Terry Nelson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He also thanked the Council for their support of the Boys and Girls Club and expressed his pleasure of working for the center and with all of the participants. 3. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of item 3C.Contract Award to Hardy&Harper,Inc.for the Date Palm Drive Street Improvement Project,1-10 to Varner Road.The motion carried by the following vote: Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 8/12/2015 City Council SPECIAL MEETING June 22,2015 Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar 3.A. 2015-219 Approve City Council Minutes of May 27, 2015 and June 6, 2015 Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of May 27, 2015 and June 6, 2015. Enactment No: M.O.6406 3.B. 2015-223 California Fire Assistance Agreement(CFAA.) Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution in support of the California Fire Assistance Agreement(CFAA.) Enactment No: Reso 2015-34 3.C. 2015-233 Contract Award to Hardy &Harper, Inc.for the Date Palm Drive Street Improvement Project, 1-10 to Varner Road Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the award of a contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the contract bid amount of $386,165.00 to construct the Date Palm Drive Street Improvements, 1-10 to Varner Road; and approve an approximate 15% contingency on the contract in the amount of Fifty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars ($58,835.00) for unforeseen construction contingencies, thereby, making the total encumbrance four hundred forty-five thousand dollars ($445,000) for the project; and authorize the City Engineer to issue a Notice of Award and request bonds and insurance for the project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,to award a contract to Hardy&Harper,Inc.in the contract bid amount of$386,165.00 to construct the Date Palm Drive Street Improvements,I-10 to Varner road;and approve an approximate 15%contingency on the contract in the amount of$58,835.00 for unforseen construction contingencies,thereby,making the total encumbrance$445,000 for the project;and authorize the City Engineer to issue a Notice of Award and request bonds and insurance for the project and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.The motion carried by the following vote: Enactment No: M.O.6407 3.D. 2015-236 Approve the Relocation Plan for the C and E Street Relocations Project Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council in its capacity as the Housing Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Cathedral City approve the Relocation Plan prepared for the C and E Street Relocations Project Enactment No: M.O.6408 3.E. 2015-238 Contract Award to Pavement Coatings Company for the East Palm Canyon Drive Preventive Pavement Maintenance Project Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 8/12/2015 City Council SPECIAL MEETING June 22,2015 Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the award of a contract to Pavement Coatings Company in the contract bid amount of $165,400.00 to construct the East Palm Canyon Drive Pavement Preventive Maintenance Project; and approve an approximate 15% contingency on the contract in the amount of Twenty Four Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($24,600.00) for unforeseen construction contingencies, thereby, making the total encumbrance One Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($190,000) for the project; and authorize the City Engineer to issue a Notice of Award and request bonds and insurance for the project; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Pavement Coatings Company on behalf of the City Council. Enactment No: M.O. 6409 3.F. 2015-250 Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 36747 submitted by Jones Cree Ventures, LLC Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the Final Map for Tract 36747; approve the Subdivision Agreement for Tract 36747; and authorize its execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. Enactment No: M.O.6410 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4.A. 2015-227 Residential Smoke Alarm Ordinance Amendment Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council conduct first reading and approve an amendment to City Ordinance 8.12 and the California Fire Code 2013 Edition Article 9- 907.2.10.5.4. Janet Malocowsky was called to speak. She questioned if the code requirements could be provided at the local home improvement stores so that local residents know what the code is. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve the first reading,by title only,an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City amending provisions of Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapter 8.12 and the California Fire Code(2013 Edition Article 9-907.2.10.5.4)relating to Smoke Alarm Requirements upon the sale of certain residential dwellings.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6411 5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 5.A. 2015-241 Amendments to the 2015 City Speed Limits Ordinance Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve an amendment to the existing 2015 City Speed Limits Ordinance, effectively lowering the speed limit on a section of Cathedral Canyon Drive north of East Palm Canyon to its Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 8/12/2015 City Council SPECIAL MEETING June 22,2015 intersection with Terrace Avenue, from the current posting of 40 MPH to a new posting of 25 MPH. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve the first reading of an Ordinance,by title only,of the City of Cathedral City amending Section 12.20.01 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code relating to the designation of speed limits in 2015. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6412 5.B. 2015-249 Funding Agreement for the Cathedral Center. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a funding agreement with the Cathedral Center and authorize the necessary payments and budget transfers. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to authorize the City Manager to enter into a funding agreement with the Cathedral Center and authorize the necessary payments and budget transfers. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No:6413 5.C. 2015-251 Chamber of Commerce Service Provider Agreement and Lease Agreement for FY15/16 Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the Chamber of Commerce Service Provider Agreement and Lease Agreement; authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreements; and approve an appropriation and necessary budget transfers in the FY15/16 budget of $60,000 for the agreed upon services. Todd Hooks, Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce, was called to speak. He thanked the Council for their support. A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve the Chamber of Commerce Service Provider Agreement and Lease Agreement,authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreements and approve an appropriation and necessary budget transfers in the FY 2015/2016 budget of$60,000 for the agreed upon services.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6414 5.D. 2015-244 Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services Rate Increase Request Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the rate increase to all roll-off, residential, multi-family and commercial customers based on Riverside County's gate fee increase. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,to approve the Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 8/12/2015 City Council SPECIAL MEETING June 22,2015 rate increase to all roll-off,residential,multi-family and commercial customers based on Riverside County's gate fee increase.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6415 5.E. 2015-242 Resolution Authorizing the Refunding of Lease Revenue Bonds Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution and corresponding documentation, in substantially the form provided, to complete the issuance of Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015A (Taxable) (the "Bonds") to provide for the redemption of Cathedral City Public Finance Authority 1997 Lease Revenue Bonds to reduce the annual debt obligation. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City authorizing and approving the issuance of Cathedral City Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds(Capital Facilities Projects) Series 2015A(Taxable),in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed$3,900,000 approving the execution and delivery of a site and facility lease and a lease agreement;and authorizing certain actions and execution of a documents related thereto and a Resolution of the Cathedral City Financing Authority approving the issuance of Cathedral City Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds(Capital Facilities Projects)Series 2015A(Taxable),in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed$3,900,000 approving the execution and delivery of a site and facility lease and a lease agreement;and authorizing certain actions and execution of a documents related thereto.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: Reso 2015-35/Reso PFA 2015-03 5.F. 2015-243 Resolutions to Complete the Issuance of Local Agency Revenue Bonds Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached resolutions and corresponding documentation in their substantial form, which authorize the issuance of Cathedral City Public Finance Authority Local Agency Revenue Bonds, 2015 Series A, allowing the redemption but not the cancellation of certain outstanding assessment district bonds, the redemption of the 2004 Series A Cathedral City Public Financing Authority Local Agency Revenue Bonds, the sale of the Local Obligations to the Cathedral City Public Financing Authority and the purchase of certain outstanding assessment district bonds of the City of Cathedral City. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City,California,approving the issuance of the Cathedral City Public Financing Authority Local Agency Revenue Bonds,2015 Series A,and authorizing the redemption but not the cancellation of certain outstanding assessment district bonds and certain other actions in connection therewith and a Resolution of the Cathedral City Public Financing Authority approving the issuance of the Cathedral City Public Financing Authority Local Agency Revenue Bonds,2015 Series A,in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed$41,815,000, Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 8/12/2015 City Council SPECIAL MEETING June 22,2015 authorizing the redemption of certain outstanding bonds of the authority and the purchase of certain assessment district bonds of the City,approving the execution of an indenture and taking other actions related thereto.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: Reso 2015-36/Reso PFA 2015-04 6. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member John Aguilar, reported that Peter Rittenhouse made a presentation at the Date Palm Country Club HOA Meeting, he did a great job. Council Member Shelley Kaplan, reported that he attended an event hosted by the Chandi Group. They collected $50,000 for the Special Olympics. He also reported that he attended the Book Signing for Bob Hillard. The book was good and very interesting He attended the CVAG Conservation Committee, an item of discussion was the Salt n Sea. the State of California will be taking orders for Specialty License Plates with proceeds going towards the restoration of the sea. Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis, also attended the Bob Hillard book signing event. He reported that he had an opportunity to go with Senator Stone to Angel view. He feels that the work they do is great and has invited them to come and give a presentation at a future study session. Mayor Stan Henry, attended the CVEP meeting. It was discussed that in the past there has been some public/private partnership issues but they are more solvent now. He and Council Member Shelley Kaplan attended the CVAG Homeless Committee and it was disclosed that Roy's Resource Center is going through some budget shortfalls. They are looking at a comprehensive study to determine future funding needs. He stated that members of the City Council will be at a League of California Cities Executive forum later this week. Mayor Stan Henry temporarily adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:37 p.m. to finish the items on the Study Session Agenda. Mayor Stan Henry reconvened the City Council Meeting at 8:02 p.m. The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 8:03 p.m. 7. CLOSED SESSION 7.A. 2015-247 CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 15 acres generally north and west of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive. Negotiating Parties: City Urban Revitalization Corporation (CURC) and Landmark Development Group, LLC. Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation (CURC) Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations 7.B. 2015-246 CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Cathedral City Page 8 Printed on 8/12/2015 City Council SPECIAL MEETING June 22,2015 Name of Case and Number: City of Cathedral City v. Grasshopper et. al. Riverside County Superior Court Case Number: INC 1206440 The City Council reconvened at 8:34 p.m. City Attorney Charles Green announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and there were no reportable actions taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:35 p.m. • ANLEY E. HENRY, Mayor -. - ATTEST.' / �\ i GARY F. HO LL, City Clerk - " Cathedral City Page 7 Printed on 8/12/2015