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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2016-01-27 ut Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, January 27, 2016 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of Wednesday, January 27, 2016 to order at 4:35 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 Tim Parrott, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated that he was representing the Desert AIDS project and 2016 Steve Chase Humanitarian Gala. He requested that the City consider donating$3,000.00 to their Gala. Scott Robinson, Boys and Girls Club, was called to speak. He thanked the Council for their support over the years. He announced that they were the winning charity of the PGA Challenge in the amount of$10,000.00, they will be using those funds to make improvements to their facility. SESSION 2. STU DY S O N 2.A. 2016-11 Capital Improvement Program "CIP" Financial Status Report Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director,gave a financial status report on the Capital Improvement Program. 2.B. 2016-15 2015-2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Update John Corella, City Engineer,gave an overview of the CIP for 2015-2017. These projects cover a broad range of Public Works Projects from street improvement work, sidewalk construction,median landscaping coordination and construction of new facilities. 2.C. 2016-27 Fire Department Draft Strategic Plan 2016-2020 Paul Wilson, Fire Chief,presented the Draft Fire Department Strategic Plan for 2016-2020. 2.D. 2016-32 Discussion on Policies Governing the Use of City Facilities It was the consensus of the City Council to modify the existing Policy governing the use of City Facilities to Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION January 27,2016 ' include "Authorize the City Manager to issue a waiver of fees for Governmental Agencies only." An updated policy will be included in the weekly report. 3. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the following Closed Session Items if time permits: 1. City Council Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Approximately 18 acres at NW Corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation, Wessman Development&the City of Cathedral City Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City, City Urban Revitalization Corporation, Wessman Development Under Negotiation: Property Negotiations 2. City Council Conference with Legal Counsel Potential Litigation,Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One Potential Case 3. City Council Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(2): One Potential Case The Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:52 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m. City Attorney Eric Vail stated that the City Council met in Closed Session and were able to discuss items 2. and 3., there was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study '•ssion Meeting of January 27, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. >A TANLEY E. HENRY, Mayor ATTEST.. GARY F. HOWEL , City Clerk Cathedral City Page 2 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, January 27, 2016 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Shelley Kaplan led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Council Member Mark Carnevale offered the lnvoacation. • ROLL CALL 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 • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT None 2. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve the following Consent Agenda Items with Mayor Pro Tem Pettis voting no on Item 2G.and Mayor Henry voting no on item 21.and to amend the Resolution approving the Council Goals for 2016 to include the following: Evaluate the costs and benefits of adding solar production to City facilities. 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 2.A. 2016-35 City Council Minutes of December 14, 2015 and January 9, 2016 Enactment No: M.O.6523 Cathedral City Page 1 City Council REGULAR MEETING January 27,2016 2.B. 2016-12 Easement to Southern California Edison (SCE)within Second Street Park Enactment No: M.O.6524 2.C. 2016-13 City Engineer Authorization to Solicit Professional Service Contracts Enactment No: M.O.6525 2.D. 2016-16 2nd Annual Passport to Health: Health Fair&Glo Run Enactment No: M.O.6526 2.E. 2016-17 Battle of the Badges Boxing Event Enactment No: M.O.6527 2.F. 2016-21 Police Department Application for Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Donation Enactment No: M.O.6528 2.G. 2016-22 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting the Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting the Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Council Member Kaplan,Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Nay: 1 - Mayor Pro Tern Pettis Enactment No: Ord 770 2.H. 2016-23 Landscape Maintenance Agreement Enactment No: M.O.6529 2.1. 2016-25 Second Reading of an Ordinance Adding Section 5.88 to the Municipal Code relating to Medical Cannabis p g A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve the second reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, California,adding Section 5.88 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code relating to Medical Cannabis.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Nay: 1 - Mayor Henry Enactment No: Ord 771 Cathedral City Page 2 City Council REGULAR MEETING January 27,2016 2.J. 2016-26 Fire Department Application for Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Donation Enactment No: M.O.6530 2.K. 2016-28 Resolution Adopting Council Goals for 2016 Enactment No: Reso 2016-05 2.L. 2016-29 Contract Renewal with CitySupport for False Alarm Program Administration Enactment No: M.O.6531 2.M. 2016-30 Expenditure Plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account(SLESA)for FY 2015-2016. Enactment No: M.O.6532 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 4.A. 2016-33 Interim Urgency Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Medical Cannabis Businesses A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tenn Pettis,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to adopt an Urgency Ordinance adopting Regulations on the Sale and Cultivation of Medical Cannabis. 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 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mark Carnevale, reported that he is trying to form a restaurant group and they would like to create a Merchants Dining Entertainment Passport. He along with Council Member Aguilar met with a few business owners that are interested in forming a Latino Business Group. He also reported that he attended a joint meeting between the Parks and Community Events Commission and the City Council, which he felt was very good. Council Member John Aguilar reported that the joint meeting with the Parks and Community Events Commission and the City Council was great and appreciates their participation. He reported that he along with other members of the Council attended the Retired Senior Volunteer Program Recognition Luncheon, which was a nice event. Council Member Shelley Kaplan reported that he attended the Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for Caliber Collision. The Agnes Pelton Society held a wonderful Event, recognizing the murals in the Cove. He reported that the City has been holding meetings with the businesses in town with regard to the enforcement on temporary signs. He reminded that Throw Back Thursdays are back in swing and Movies in the Park will be held on Saturday. Mayor Stan Henry, stated that it has been a busy couple of weeks. He attended the Greater Palm Springs Convention Bureau. On February 5, 2016 they are sponsoring a bus trip to Union Station. It was reported that Cathedral City Page 3 City Council REGULAR MEETING January 27,2016 they had a good occupancy year. The did a poll on why people come to the greater area of Palm Springs, the number one reason people come to the Valley is to do nothing. It also showed that active outdoor activities were high during both seasons, desired activities seem to be changing from golf to other outdoor activities, bars and night clubs were also things that people are looking for when they come to the area, which he thought was interesting. He attended the CVAG Executive Meeting on Monday, they have increased the funds for Roy's Shelter by$60,000.00. He also reported that Community Choice Aggregation is looking at getting groups together to form districts to get reduced electrical rates, they are looking at getting Cities and Counties together and possibly even regions.He and the City Manager met with Kathy Greco, CEO of Desert Healthcare District and Donna Craig Grants Officer to discuss some grant opportunities. The City Hall in Your Corner dates have been finalized and encouraged residents to go to the City's website for locations, dates and times. 6. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council addressed item 68 and 6C during the earlier session and no reportable action was taken. The City council will now meet in Closed Session to discuss item 6A. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:52 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:20 p.m. City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to hold a conference with Real Property Negotiator regarding the following property location: Approximately 18 acres at NW Corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive and there was no reportable action taken. 6.A. 2016-19 City Council - Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Approximately 18 acres at NW Corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation, Wessman Development & the City of Cathedral City Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City, City Urban Revitalization Corporation, Wessman Development Under Negotiation: Property Negotiations 6.B. 2016-18 City Council - Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4): One Potential Case 6.C. 2016-31 City Council - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(2): One Potential Case ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:20 p.m. Cathedral City Page 4 City Council REGULAR MEETING January 27,2016 A TLEY E. HENRY, Mayor ATTEST. GARY F. HOW LL, City Cle Cathedral City Page 5