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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2015-10-28 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of October 28, 2015 to order at 4:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL Piesent 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 Motion by Council Member Kaplan to excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Greg Pettis. Motion carried all Ayes. • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2015-421 Palm Springs International Airport Commission Update from John Haag, Commissioner John Haag, Palm Springs International Airport Commission representative,provided an update to the City Council on the proposed changes to the Airport 2.B. 2015-429 Public Arts Commission Recommendation to Recommission the "Works Building" into the "Art Block". Alan Carvalho, Co-Chairman, Public Arts Commission, presented to the City Council an idea to recommission the "Works Building"for a City facility for art related activities, demonstrations and classes. He indicated that they aren't requesting funding for the upgrade of the facility but plan to apply for grants to obtain funding to make the necessary improvements. The City will take inventory of the facilities to see what space is available throughout the community for various programs. The Public Arts Commission should move forward with looking into potential funding for a City Art Facility. 2.C. 2015-426 Summary of IMS 5 Chris Parman, Communications and Community Events Manager,presented a summary of IMS 5. Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION October 28,2015 2.D. 2015-427 Update on Future Special Events Chris Parman, Communications and Community Events Manager, gave an update on future Special Events. 2.E. 2015-425 Assembly Bill 2: Community Revitalization &Investment Authority Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director, gave a brief overview on Assembly Bill 2: Community Revitalization and Investment Authority and what it means to Cathedral City. 2.F. 2015-416 General Fund Year End Review 2014/2015 Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director,presented the General Fund Year End Review for 2014/2015. 3. CLOSED SESSION The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:08 p.m. 3.A. 2015-438 CITY COUNCIL AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY - Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Southeast corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and West Buddy Rogers Avenue (APNs 687- 196-001 through 006, and 687-198-001 through 006) Property Owners: Housing Successor Agency Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency & Saxony Living, LP Under Negotiation: Property Negotiations The City Council as the Housing Successor Agency met in Closed Session to have a Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Southeast corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and West Buddy Rogers Avenue(APNs 687- 196-001 through 006, and 687-198-001 through 006) Property Owners: Housing Successor Agency Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency&Saxony Living, LP Under Negotiation: Property Negotiations There was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry Adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 6:30 p.m. S NLEY E. HENRY, May. ATTEST: Cathedra!City Page 2 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION October 28,2015' ,w .4_` _ GASP Ol." ILL, CityCI-tic r Cathedral City Page 3 alt Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Henry called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of October 28, 2015 to order at 6:30 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member John Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Council Member Mark Carnevale offered the Invocation. • ROLL CALL 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 Aguilar,to excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tem 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 pulled item 2D. Timeline Extension for 69-Unit Mixed Use Development for discussion. Council Member Shelley Kaplan pulled item 2F. Disposition of Old Community/Senior Center Building for discussion. • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT None 2. 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 2D.and 2F.The motion carried by the following vote: Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 11/16/2015 City Council REGULAR MEETING October 28,2015 Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Camevale, and Council Member Aguilar Absent: 1 - Mayor Pro Tern Pettis 2.A. 2015-435 City Council Minutes of September 23, 2015 and October 14, 2015 Enactment No: M.O.6476 2.B. 2015-417 Voting Delegate for the National League of Cities Annual Business Meeting, November 7, 2015, in Nashville, Tennessee. Enactment No: M.O.6477 2.C. 2015-383 Amendments to the Design Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for the Date Palm Drive Bridge Widening Project. 2.D. 2015-423 Timeline Extension for 69-Unit Mixed Use Development Rosario Avila, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She referred to an article in the Desert Sun regarding Saxony and suggested that the City Council take caution when working with the developer of this project. A motion was made by Council Member Carnevale,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to direct the City Manager to prepare and execute an amendment to the Property Transfer Agreement and Escrow Instrustions with Saxony Living approving a 5 month extension whereby Close of Escrow is to occur on or before May 2,2016,with Project construction to be complete by May 25,2017,and stipulating that no further amendments will be given. 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 Enactment No: M.O.6479 2.E. 2015-413 Compliance Review/Audit of Gross Receipts for Cannabis Dispensaries Enactment No: M.O.6480 2.F. 2015-418 Disposition of old Community/Senior Center Building The following individuals expressed their appreciation to the City for their years of support to the dance program and requested that the City assist them in finding a new location. They also requested that they be able to finish out their program year before they are required to relocate. They all expressed their love for the program that Ms. Lewis runs and each of them shared a personal story and the effects that the program has had on them: Johann Salazar, Cathedral City Simeon Den, Cathedral City Kimera Lewis, Cathedral City Ron Brown, Rancho Mirage Anthony Vega, Cathedral City Evelyn Rieth, Cathedral City Alysa lzurieta, Cathedral City Svetlana Lazarova, Palm Springs Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 11/16/2015 City Council REGULAR MEETING October 28,2015 Gustavo Osorio, Cathedral City Christina Garza, Palm Springs Mia Alexander, Cathedral City Lisa Graf, Cathedral City Sylvia Dunscomb, Cathedral City Samaira Yamuri, Cathedral City Haley Izurieta, Cathedral City Isabel Diaz, Cathedral City Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City Jaslyn Ramirez, Rancho Mirage Ivan Ramirez, Rancho Mirage Susan Boyer, Cathedral City Dennis Baraja's Christina Justice McKayla Cabrerra, Cathedral City Effran CJ, Cathedral City Manna Michael Romero Julie Peterson Karalina Ramirez, Rancho Mirage Aaron Rubio Genesis Cheyenne Rachel Codish Natalie Jenkins Clint Lewis Viola Math Young Jasmine Leticia Patina, Cathedral City Love Justice Jimmy Justice Jayden McGlean A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to authorize the sale of the old Community/Senior Center to the City Urban Revitalization Corporation at the appraised value of$459,994 for subsequent demolition.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 Enactment No: M.O.6481 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 4.A. 2015-422 Unfunded Capital Improvement Projects &Funding Options A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve the Unfunded Capital Improvement Project and Funding Options as presented by Staff.The motion carried by the following vote: Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 11/16/2015 City Council REGULAR MEETING October 28,2015 Aye: 4- Mayor Henry,Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Absent: 1 - Mayor Pro Tem Pettis Enactment No: M.O.6482 4.B. 2015-428 Proposed Ordinance Regulating Shopping Carts A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to bring back an Ordinance for consideration regulating shopping carts at the next City Council Meeting.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 Enactment No: M.O.6483 4.C. 2015-433 Gender Neutral Restrooms Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. Spoke on behalf of Thomi Clinton indicating that this can be a very simple process. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar, to direct staff to bring an Ordinance requiring gender neutral restrooms in businesses under certain circumstances for consideration to the next City Council Meeting with the inclusion of providing a$25.00 grant for signage.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 Enactment No: M.O.6484 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mark Camevale, reported that he attended the Sammy's wine and dine event, which was great and encouraged everyone to support the Boys and Girls Club. Council Member John Aguilar, reminded everyone that there is an Election on November 3, 2015. Mail Ballots can be dropped off at City Hall. Council Member Shelley Kaplan, reported that Southern California Edison has given us a new Representative for the time being. There was an excellent presentation on Salton Sea at the evening Rotary,Andrea from Invisible Sea Foundation gave a great presentation. He will be attending the Coachella Valley Economic Summit on Thursday and is looking forward to it. The Boys and Girls Club Event was a great event and encouraged people to contribute directly to the Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club. The Senior Center will hold an Open House and they too can use any financial support. He attended the Commercial Brokers Lunch, which he felt went well. Mayor Stan Henry, stated that for every dollar invested in the Boys and Girls Club the community gets back $16.00. He reported that he and the City Manager will be meeting with Mt. San Jacinto High School and Cathedral City High School to discuss the interest in students getting involved in a Youth Commission. 6. CLOSED SESSION The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8:55 p.m. Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 11/16/2015 City Council REGULAR MEETING October 28,2015 The City Council reconvened at 9:20 p.m. The City Attorney announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following: CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY-Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: 68561, 68565, 68571 E. Palm Canyon Drive Property Owners: Richard&Jackie Comras Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Successor Agency&City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiation: Property Negotiations CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY-Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Approximately 15 acres at NW Corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation& Wessman Development Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City, City Urban Revitalization Corporation&Wessman Development Under Negotiation: Property Negotiations There was no reportable action taken. 6.A. 2015-419 CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY - Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: 68561, 68565, 68571 E. Palm Canyon Drive Property Owners: Richard &Jackie Comras Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Successor Agency & City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiation: Property Negotiations 6.B. 2015-424 CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY - Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Approximately 15 acres at NW Corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation & Wessman Development Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City, City Urban Revitalization Corporation &Wessman Development Under Negotiation: Property Negotiations ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the October 28, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting at 9:24 p.m. STANLEY E. HENRY, Mayor Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 11/16/2015 City Council REGULAR MEETING October 28,2015 ATTEST: j GARY F`HOWEL; City,Cle - Cathedral City Page 6 Printed on 11/16/2015