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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2017-06-14 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, June 14, 2017 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Pettis called the Study Session Meeting of June 14, 2017 to order at 4:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL Councilmember John Aguilar arrived at 5.00 p.m. Present 4- Mayor Pro Tem Gregory S. Pettis, Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale,and Council Member John Aguilar Absent 1 - Mayor Stan Henry A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to excuse Mayor Henry. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, and Council Member Carnevale Absent: 2- Mayor Henry, and Council Member Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public that wanted to address the City Council. 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2017-240 Update on Agua Caliente Elementary School Project Progress Julie Arthur, School District, introduced the construction team and presented the existing school design, master plan update and options, and proposed Agua Caliente renovation. Rich Nowicki, Baker Nowicki Design Studio, discussed the existing layout and proposed renovation layout and design, construction schedule. In response to Council questions, Mr. Nowicki stated the existing buildings were being demolished due to poor condition. Ms.Arthur discussed the potential for rooftop solar. She explained the efficient products used for the sustainable project. She discussed construction and student pickup traffic. She stated the neighbors were no longer using the green space around the school. She discussed the increased green space, storm water management, emergency operations, and communications with the community. She stated the school would Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION June 14,2017 accommodate 875 students. She explained the school boundary and bus drop off. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis suggested an interview for CCTV. 2.B. 2017-229 Update from the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership's Chief Executive Officer Joe Wallace, CEO of Coachella Valley Economic Partnership,presented an overview of reduced liabilities, increased assets, return on investment IHUB attained goals, funding sources, CVEP economic impact report, business services division, involvement in the Chamber of Commerce,business attraction activities, and objectives for 2016-17. He invited the Council to the Economic Summit on October 25. John, no last name provided, discussed the assistance provided to his company by CVEP. In response to Council inquiries, Mr. Wallace discussed community outreach and marketing, and angel investors. 2.C. 2017-238 Presentation on Community Choice Aggregation Tom Kirk, Director of Coachella Valley Association of Governments, explained the purpose of Community Choice Aggregation(CCA), current SCE system, CCA system, customer choices,benefits, comparison, CVAG's load and ability to compete, and reasons to participate. He explained absorption of startup cost in the rates. He provided examples of other cities with CCAs and encouraged formation of a CCA. In response to Council questions, Mr. Kirk stated the reaction of other cities was positively cautious and there was a general interest in the western Coachella Valley.He stated Rancho Mirage and the County of Riverside were working to set up their own CCA. Council Member Kaplan discussed his experience with deregulation of Boston Edison and indicated support for the opportunity for the residents. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis asked how the City of Banning fit into the COG model.Mr.Kirk stated they did not fit in but were part of IID model. He discussed potential opportunities to partner with IID. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis asked how future annexation would affect the services. Mr.Kirk stated IID customers could not take advantage of the program. City Manager McClendon stated the next steps would be to bring forward the JPA for Council consideration. Rosario Avila, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She requested the Council read the article regarding Rancho Mirage not going with the CCA and to look into the proposed rates. City Manager McClendon stated CVAG was facilitation the startup and the cities would run the CCA. Valerie Schechter, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She asked if the SCE Care Program would transfer. Mr. Kirk stated the public benefit type programs would remain. He explained that CVAG would facilitate the City's decision. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He thanked the residents that were researching the information. 2.D. 2017-237 Banner Program for East Palm Canyon Drive City Manager McClendon introduced the item and explained that the program was open to any business. Chris Parman, Communications and Events Manager, discussed the 35th Anniversary banner program, EPC Banner Program, and presented the proposed options. Cathedral City Page 2 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION June 14,2017 In response to Council questions, Mr.Parman discussed the successful use of white on other banners and stated the banners were guaranteed for a year. He discussed the current infrastructure for banners in the Downtown area. Council Member Aguilar suggested expanding the locations. The Council indicated support for Option 1, requested budget figures to add infrastructure to Ramon and continue to allow businesses to participate. In response to Council Member Carnevale, Mr. Parman stated half the banners were sold last year but the added billboard posting increase desire. City Manager McClendon stated the program was not utilized for advertising. 2.E. 2017-246 CVAG Homelessness Committee City Manager McClendon discussed the closure of Roy's and proposal from Pathways of Life Ministries. Tom Kirk, CVAG, discussed the opportunity for new services with the closure of Roy's. Damien O'Farrell, Path of Life, discussed successful transition of homeless into homes, success stories, proposed program including prevention, diversion, and crisis stabilization. He explained intervention and assessment Council Member Aguilar asked about the 12 potential sites. Mr. O'Farrell explained individuals in separate homes used for bridge housing. He stated he did not have the breakdown of the total budget. City Manager McClendon stated the entire program cost was$800,000. He explained the use of CDBG funds and reserves. Councilmember Aguilar asked about the ability to make direct referrals. Mr.Kirk confirmed that direct referrals were not possible. He announced that Regional Access Project and Desert Health Care District had indicated they had funding for the mental health component. He discussed the possibility of scaling the program. Mr. O'Farrell stated the budget included$223,908 for scattered site emergency units and$30,688 for rapid rehousing. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis informed the Council that the draft prioritization for signalization of stop lights throughout the valley was on the dais. Council Member Kaplan discussed analysis programs for traffic signal control. Mr.Kirk stated they were looking at the big picture while trying to be flexible. 2.F. 2017-234 Backyard Pet Breeding Businesses This item was postponed to July 26, 2018. 3. CLOSED SESSION 3.A. 2017-223 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 13.5 acres south of East Palm Canyon Drive at Date Palm Drive Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation Property Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property Cathedral City Page 3 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION June 14,2017 3.B. 2017-224 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 1..66 acres at E. Palm Canyon Drive at Margot Murphy Way; A.P.N. 687-510-044 and 687-510-045, Parcels 9 and 10 Negotiating Parties: City Council as Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency and Conneaut Partners, LLC Property Owners: Conneaut Partners, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Potential Amendment of Existing Lease of Real Property 3.C. 2017-236 CITY COUNCIL - Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: APN# 674-020-051, APN# 674-020-053 and a portion of APN# 674-020-050, approximately 4.3 acres at the southeast corner of Buddy Rodgers Drive and Date Palm Drive. Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tem Pettis adjourned the Study Session Meeting of June 14, 2097, at 6:25 p.m. STANLEY E. HENRY, May ATTEST. , GARY F. HOWELL, City Clerk-- Cathedral City Page 4 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, June 14, 2017 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Pettis called the Regular Meeting of June 14, 2017, to order at 6:35 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. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis remembered Monty Hall's family. • ROLL CALL Mayor Stan Henry participated via teleconference from Newport Coast Villas, 2300 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92657. 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 Jonathan Gregory, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He addressed the Council regarding the Cimarron Cove neighborhood and requested a stop sign on the corner of McCallum and Landau. He stated he attended the May 2014 meeting in Palm Springs regarding the Ramon Bridge at which no one was representing the City of Cathedral City.He expressed concern with the lack of code enforcement on commercial signs from the Ramon Bridge over to Date Palm and in the adjacent residential zone. Pastor Jeff Osborne, Destiny Church, was called to speak. He requested needs of the community be presented to the church. He stated they were currently working on a mobile washer and dryer to assist the homeless. He expressed their desire to help. Dr. Maria T.Dobrev, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She expressed appreciation for the utilities in the City. She discussed a fight next to her home destroying her wood fence and requested assistance with repairing the fence. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 1112112018 City Council REGULAR MEETING June 14,2017 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.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 2.A. 2017-228 Receive and file Payment of Claims and Demands This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6770 2.13. 2017-245 Establishing the Annual Special Tax for Fiscal Year(FY) 2017-2018 (Rio Vista Village) Enactment No: Reso 2017-25 2.C. 2017-219 RIVCOconnect Supporting Resolution Enactment No: Reso 2017-26 2.D. 2017-216 Acquisition of an Easement from Warrior Golf Equities, LLC for the Whitewater River Bike Path Enactment No: M.O.6771 2.E. 2017-220 Re-Schedule Public Hearing for Underground Utility District 2017-01 from June 14, 2017 to Monday June 26, 2017. Enactment No: M.O.6772 2.F. 2017-231 Ordinance Prohibiting Additional Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses South of Interstate 10 A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to adopt an Ordinance Prohibiting Additional Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses South of Interstate 10.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 Tem Pettis Enactment No: Ord 795 2.G. 2017-235 Transition of CV Upgrade PACE Program to Ygrene's Statewide Program This item was approved. Enactment No: Reso 2017-27 Reso 2017-28 r 2.H. 2017-243 Resolution of Support for the Community Outreach Resource Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 11/21/2018 City Council REGULAR MEETING June 14,2017 Program This item was approved. Enactment No: Reso 2017-29 2.1. 2017-239 Contracts for Special Events This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6733 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.A. 2017-227 First Amendment to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Palm Springs Motors, LLC Business Development Manager Leisa Lukes presented the staff report including explanation of the sales tax sharing program, Palm Springs Motors, the 2014 expansion and improvements, current sales tax share agreement,request to amend the agreement to retain the Mazda brand,proposed renovations and plans, proposed tax share, financial analysis, and proposed amendment. Councilmember Aguilar expressed concern with a missed opportunity for a community development agreement and requested best efforts to hire local workers. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to adopt a Resolution making findings and authorize an Amendment to the Sales Tax Sharing Agreement between the City and Palm Springs Motors. 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 2017-33 3.13. 2017-244 Annual Renewal of the Lighting &Landscaping District Budget Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director,presented the staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,that this Staff Report be approved.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 2017-30 4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 4.A. 2017-232 Design Professional Services Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc.for the Cathedral City Commons/Heritage Park Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 1112112018 City Council REGULAR MEETING June 14,2017 Project John Corella, City Engineer,presented the staff report including location of Heritage Park, grant funding, grant required elements, consultant requirements, key dates, consultant selection, and consultant agreement costs. Councilmember Aguilar asked if the project was Federally funded. Mr. Corella explained the method of selecting a consultant and potential for local hire. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis asked who evaluated the potential consultants. Mr. Corella stated himself, Vince Lopez, Leisa Lukes, Chris Parmen and Martha van Roo#en were the evaluators. He stated the construction management was$120,000. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis asked about the name of the park. City Manager McClendon stated the name would be vetted through the commission. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis invited the public to comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis closed the public comment period. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to authorize the City Manager to execute a Design Professional Services Agreement with David Evans and Associates,Inc.(DEA)in the amount not-to-exceed$397,263 for the Heritage Park Project and; in addition to an approximate 5%contingency in the amount of$20,737 to be authorized for use by the City Engineer for unforeseen design and construction related contingencies making the total project encumbrance$418,000.that this ContractlAgreement be approved.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.6774 4.13. 2017-233 Chamber of Commerce Service Provider Agreement for FYI 7/18 Business Development Manager Leisa Lukes presented the staff report providing an overview of the Chamber merger with the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber, Chamber structure, service provider agreement, and scope of services. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis invited the public to comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis closed the public comment period. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis requested consideration of the cannabis industry and art dealers. Councilmember Aguilar explained his request for inclusion of the Latino business community. He stated he would vote no requesting reports back from staff on outreach to the community. Mayor Henry stated the Chamber Board recognized the need to include the Latino community and businesses. Mr.Bonner discussed bilingual staff and services provided for the Latino community.He stated they would assume the partnership on July 1 but had been involved in operations support since January.He explained that they had not yet tracked new members. Councilmember Carnevale stated he had not yet seen increased exposure. Mr. Bonner stated they had not taken operational control of the Chamber. He stated he would establish a baseline to show actual growth. Cathedral City Page 4 Printed an 1112112018 City Council REGULAR MEETING June 14,2017 Mayor Pro Tem Pettis requested continued outreach with the Thousand Palms Chamber. Mr. Bonner stated the employees would triple and outreach to Thousand Palms would increase as well. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to authorize the City Manager to sign an Agreement with the Greater Coahella Valley Chamber of Commerce and approve payment of$60,000 for the agreed-upon services in accordance with the adopted FYI 7/18 budget. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, and Council Member Carnevale Nay: 1 - Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O. 6775 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Aguilar stated he attended two Memorial Day events and local swearing in of Supervisor Perez on June 1. Council Member Kaplan wished everyone a Happy Father's Day weekend. Council Member Carnevale discussed the recent Town Hall Meeting and swearing in of Riverside Park District Supervisor Manny Perez.He stated he attended three CVAG meetings and Homeless Committee Path of Life.He wished everyone Happy Father's Day. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis presented a diagram of transportation cash flows related to SB1 and thanked the legislature for the bill.He discussed the Sunline Transit Hall Pass Program, Center for Excellence and Zero Emission Technology information and Sunride Program. 6. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the Agenda. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:43 p.m. 6.A. 2017-223 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 13.5 acres south of East Palm Canyon Drive at Date Palm Drive Negotiating Parties: Ci of Cathedral Ci as the Successor Agency to 9 9 City City 9 Y the former Redevelopment Agency and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation Property Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property 6.113. 2017-224 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 1.66 acres at E. Palm Canyon Drive at Margot Murphy Way; A.P.N. 687-510-044 and 687-510-045, Parcels 9 Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 1112112018 City Council REGULAR MEETING June 14,2017 and 10 Negotiating Parties: City Council as Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency and Conneaut Partners, LLC Property Owners: Conneaut Partners, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Potential Amendment of Existing Lease of Real Property 6.C. 2017-236 CITY COUNCIL - Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: APN# 674-020-051, APN# 674-020-053 and a portion of APN# 674-020-050, approximately 4.3 acres at the southeast corner of Buddy Rodgers Drive and Date Palm Drive. Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property The City Council reconvened at 10:49 p.m. City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following: Conference with Real Property Negotiator for the following locations: 1. Approximately 13.5 acres south of East Palm Canyon Drive at Date Palm Drive 2. Approximately 1.66 acres at E Palm Canyon Drive at Margot Murphy Way,A.P.N. 687 510 044 and 687 510 045, Parcels 9 and 10 3. APN#674 020 051,APN#674 020 053 and a portion of APN#674 020 050, approximately 4.3 acres at the southeast corner of Buddy Rodgers Drive and Date Palm Drive. There was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjoumed the Regular City Council Meeting of June 14, 2017 at 10.49 p.m. STANLEYE. HENRY, Mayor ATTEST. -GARY F.htoWEcL,;City Clerk` Cathedral City Page 6 Printed on 1112112018