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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2018-05-23 1 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION O MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, May 23, 2018 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the May 23, 2018 Study Session Meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL Present 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory S. Pettis, Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale,and Council Member John Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Melinda Shapiro, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She suggested having a moratorium on grow facilities until the cannabis smell issues has been resolved. She referenced articles about over saturation of cannabis. She also sugested that when permits are issued a clause should be included that they will be shut down until the issue is fixed. 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2018-207 Presentation by SoCal Gas on Electrification Proposals Deborah McGarrey, Public Affairs Manager for So Cal Gas,gave a presentation on energy choices. She also reported on the status of AB32. It was the consensus of the City Council to send a letter of opposition to the writer of the bill. 2.B. 2018-208 Presentation from Health Assessment and Research for Communities(HARC) Dr.Jenna LeCompte-Hinely, Chief Executive Officer of HARC(Health Assessment and Research for Communities),gave an overview of the survey conducted by HARC in the Coachella Valley. Once the analysis is complete the information is shared in a final report, which helps to better understand the community and the most critical needs. She also stated that they are looking for help with funding. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to bring back a request for funding of HARC for the Council to consider. 2.C. 2018-200 FY 2017/2018 3rd Quarter General Fund Review and Budget Update Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION May 23,2018 Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director, gave an overview and update of the FY 2017/2018 3rd Quarter General Fund Budget. 2.1). 2018-215 Review and Discussion of Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapter 9.89"Outdoor Lighting Standards". Pat Milos, Community Development Director,gave an overview on the current code related to outdoor lighting standards. He stated that staff has provided the Council with a model ordinance for discussion and requested that direction be provided. It was the consensus of the City Council to form a sub-committee at a later date to review the code outdoor lighting standards prior to December so that the holiday lights can be addressed. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He supports modifying the code and suggested looking into the possibility of dimmable lights or lights with sensors on them. 3. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 5:52 p.m. STANLEY . HENRY, Ma A� GARY F. HOWEL City Clerk Cathedral City Page 2 I� Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, May 23, 2018 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the May 23, 2018 City Council Meeting to order at 6.30 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember John Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Councilmember Mark Carnevale called for a moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives in the recent high school shooting along with the first responders. • ROLL CALL Present: 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory S. Pettis, Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale,and Council Member John Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION Mayor Stan Henry announced that item 3D. on the Consent Agenda will be pulled for discussion. • SPECIAL PRESENTATION -Thomas Kocan, "Dinner with Patsy" The City Council presented Thomas Kocan, Dinner with Patsy,"with a certificate of recognition for all of her fundraising efforts for local non-profits. She presented$1,150.76 to Chief Travis Walker for the explorer program. • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Scott Robinson, Boys and Girls Club, was called to speak. He thanked the City for all of the support the City gives the Boys and Girls Club. Mario Recinos, Rancho Mirage High School and member of Boys and Girls Club, was called to speak. He stated that he did a report on Taste of Jalisco and presented the report and picture to Mayor Henry. Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage, was called to speak. He stated that he was wrongly terminated from Vector Control District. He suggested to have members of the staff trained to do vector control so that they can be proactive with regard to neglected pools and ponds. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mark Carnevale, attended the media event where Chief Wilson received fire equipment from the Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 7/3/2018 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 23,2018 Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. He attended the Harvey Milk Diversified Breakfast, which was very well attended. He will be attending the Orion Awards and three events during the Memorial Day Weekend. He provided the statistics provided by the Police Department's Homeless Liaison Unit. Council Member John Aguilar, attended the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast. He was asked to read from one of Harvey Milk's speeches, which he was honored to do. He attended/CSC, along with staff and other Council Members. He feels that the trip was very productive. He thanked Board Member Patrick O'Dowd from CVWD for his help with a billing error at Date Palm Country Club. He announced that he attended the tour of the new Runway Restaurant and thanked Mr.Altman for his investment. The City along with the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership sponsored a Small Business seminar held at Palm Springs Motors. Other seminars will be held in the future. They will be video taped and placed on the City's website in English and Spanish. Council Member Shelley Kaplan, stated that Desert Community Energy is moving forward with the expectation of beginning August 1, 2018, a mailing will go out soon. He attended the League of California Cities Regional Meeting in Palm Springs. There was lengthy discussion on CaIPERS and pensions and cost implications moving forward. The next City Hall At Your Comer will be held on May 29, 2018 at Subway on Ramon Road. He encouraged everyone to participate in the Memorial Day Events. Desert Health Care District has a new website on the services available in the Coachella Valley, CVH1P.com. He reported that the first Transgender Health and Welfare Center will be opening in Cathedral City. The Chamber Orion Awards will be held on Thursday for anyone that would like to attend. Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis,in addition to all of the events that have been mentioned, was also in Washington last week with the Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors lobbying members of congress for additional funds to help get the goods from the ports in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Calexico out. He will be in Sacramento next week for the California Council of Governments quarterly meeting. He also attended the RCTC Meeting last week. The end of the year concert for the Cathedral City High School Band will be held on Friday. It is a free event and a good time to show your support for the band. Mayor Stan Henry, thanked the Ague Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for their grant of$25,000 to the Cathedral City Fire Department, which purchased new turnouts for the Department. He attended one of the City General Plan Workshops. He went to observe and listen to the feed back that was given. He thanked Council Member Aguilar for the invite to the Cabot Museum fundraiser. He reported that he participated in a meeting between the Police Department and a resident of Candlewood Villas. He felt that it was productive. He congratulated Chief Walker on being the keynote speaker at the COD Public Safety Academy's graduation. He reported that he attended ICSC in Las Vegas. He felt that it was very productive and thanked staff for putting everything together. He also attended the League of California Cities dinner last week and the All-Cities meeting where they appointed representatives to countywide boards. They appointed a new LAFCO representative, which was Steve Sanchez, Council Member from La Quinta. He congratulated all the nominees of the Orion Awards,he feels that they are all winners. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve the following Consent Agenda Items.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar 3.A. 2018-185 Receive and file Payment of Claims and Demands This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6947 Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 7/3/2018 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 23,2018 3.13. 2018-216 City Council Minutes of May 9, 2018 This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6948 3.C. 2018-205 Second Reading of an Ordinance Reducing the Membership on the Public Arts and Parks and Community Events Commissions from Seven to Five This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: Ord 812 3.13. 2018-201 Approval of Burrtec Waste& Recycling Services Request for a Rate Increase on Commercial, Residential, Roll-Off and Multi Family Services A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve the rate increase on the service rates charged to all roll-off,residential,multi-family and commercial customers for cost of living increase based on the Consumer Price Index("CPI")and Riverside County's gate fee increase.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6949 3.E. 2018-180 Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 This item was approved. Enactment No: Reso 2018-21 3.F. 2018-181 Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 3.12 and eliminating Section 3.30 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code- Contracts and Purchasing This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: Ord 813 3.G. 2018-189 Establish the Annual Special Tax for Fiscal Year(FY)2018-2019 (Rio Vista Village) This item was approved. Enactment No: Reso 2018-20 3.1-1. 2018-198 Authorization for Roof Replacements on the Fire Station Administration Building (FS 410), adjacent Fire Station 412 and Fire Station 413 This item was approved. Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 7/3/2018 .City Council REGULAR MEETING May 23,2018 Enactment No: M.O.6950 3.1. 2018-199 Authorization for Air Conditioning Replacements at Fire Station 413 This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6951 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS City Attorney Eric Vail gave an overview of the process for Items 4A.,48., 4C.,4D.,4E., 4F., 4G. He indicated that the Hearing will be de novo and based on the facts that are presented to the City Council during the meeting. Pat Milos, Community Development Director,presented the following cases: 4A. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-044 for Al Canyon, LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite A 4B. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-045 for B1 Canyon,LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite B 4C. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-046 for C1 Canyon,LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite C 4D. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-047 for D1 Canyon, LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite D 4E. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-048 for E1 Canyon, LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite E 4F. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-049 for F1 Canyon, LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite F 4G. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-050 for G1 Canyon, LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite G 4H. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-051 for H1 Canyon, LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite H Mayor Henry opened the Public Hearing. Melinda Shapiro, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She is opposed to all of the CUP's and does not support the City Council reversing the Planning Commissions decision. Diane Gill, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She is opposed to the City Council reversing the Planning Commission decision. Katie Stice, Indio, on behlaf of the Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce, was called to speak. She stated that on behalf of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, they are in support of the proposed CUPS and support the City Council reversing the Planning Commission's decision to deny the CUP's. John Rivera, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated that he is on the Planning Commission and was in support of the CUP's based on the information that was provided to them. He supports the City Council reversing Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 7/3/2018 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 23,2018 the Planning Commission's decisions to deny the CUPs. Valerie Schechter, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She indicated that she supports the CUP's and the project. She is in support of the City Council reversing the Planning Commission's decision to deny the CUP's. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated that he is in support of the project and the City Council reversing the Planning Commission's decision to deny the CUP's. Mayor Stan Henry closed the Public Hearing. Edlin Kim, applicant representing Al Canyon, LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite A through G,gave an overview of the proposed project. 4.A. 2018-190 Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-044 for Al Canyon, LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive,Suite A A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,to reverse the Planning Commission decision,based upon the findings contained in the Staff Report,and approve the Conditional Use Permit 17-044 subject to the conditions of approval attached to the Staff Report. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6952 4.B. 2018-209 Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-045 for 131 Canyon, LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive,Suite B A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to reverse the Planning Commission decision,based upon the findings contained in the Staff Report,and approve Conditional Use.Permit 17-045 subject to the conditiona of approval attached to the Staff Report.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6953 4.C. 2018-210 Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-046 for C1 Canyon, LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive,Suite C A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to reverse the Planning Commission decision,based upon the findings contained in the Staff Report,and approve Conditional Use Permit 17-046 subject to the conditions of approval attached to the Staff Report.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6954 Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 71312018 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 23,2018 4.D. 2018-211 Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-047 for D1 Canyon, LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive,Suite D A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to reverse the Planning Commission decision,based upon the findings contained in the Staff Report,and approve the Conditional Use Permit No.17-047 subject to the conditions of approval attached to the Staff Report.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6955 4.E. 2018-212 Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-048 for E1 Canyon, LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite E A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,to reverse the Planning Commission decision,based upon the findings contained in the Staff Report,and approve Conditional Use Permit 17-048 subject to the conditions of approval attached to the Staff Report.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M:O.6956 4.F. 2018-213 Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-049 for F1 Canyon, LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive,Suite F A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to reverse the Planning Commission decision,based upon the findings contained in the Staff Report,and approve Conditional Use Permit 17-049 subject to the conditions of approval attached to the Staff Report.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan,Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6957 4.G. 2018-214 Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 17-050 for G1 Canyon, LLC, 67555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite G A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to reverse the Planning Commission decision,based upon the findings contained in the Staff Report,and approve Conditional Use Permit 17-050 subject to the conditions of approval attached to the Staff Report. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6958 Cathedral City Page 6 Printed on 71312018 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 23,2018 4.1-1. 2018-192 Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 18-001 -Amendment to Section 9.80.120 (Permitted Enclosures)of the Municipal Code to allow alternative fencing materials. Mayor Henry opened the Public Hearing for comments, there being none, he closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the City Council. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to introduce the first reading by title only to an Ordinance amending Section 9.80.120(Permitted Enclosures)of the Municipal Code to allow alternative fencing materials,and approve the associated exemption to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to section 15061(b)(3)of the State CEQA Guidelines.The motion carried b the following vote: Y 9 Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6959 5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 5.A. 2018-204 Contract for Services-Snow Fest A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve a Contract for Services with Jo Anne Kennon to manage the North Pole Village at Snow Fest.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6960 5.B. 2018-195 Banner Program for East Palm Canyon Drive Mayor Stan Henry suggested looking into doing special banners for the period of time that the Palm Springs Film Festival is going on. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve the proposed Banner Program for East Palm Canyon Drive in Downtown area. Option C presented by staff was chosen for the banner design.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6961 5.C. 2018-206 CVAG Joint Powers Agreement Rosario Avila, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She requested clarification on the eminent domain language that is in the agreement. She questioned if the Mayor is always appointed to the Executive Committee. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve the amended and restated Joint Powers Agreement regarding the Coachella Valley Association of Governments(CVAG),which was originally approved on March 14,2018 and approve the Third Amendment to the JPA as approved by the CVAG Executive Committee on April 30,2018.The motion carried by the following vote: Cathedral City Page 7 Printed on 71312018 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 23,2018 Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6962 5.1). 2018-202 Revisions to the City Council Policy Manual A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve a Resolution adopting the revisions to the City Council Policy Manual. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: Reso 2018-19 6. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjurned the May 23, 2g8 City Council Meeting at 8:46 p.m. ST LYE.HENRY, Mayor ATTES. GARY F.HOW LL, ity Cler " Cathedral City Page 8 Printed on 71312018