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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM
• CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of August 9, 2017, 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
There were no members of the public that wanted to address the City Council.
2. STUDY SESSION
2.A. 2017-313 Update on Achievement of City Council Goals for 2017
City Manager McClendon summarized the accomplishments and progress on the 2017 Council goals.
The Council discussed the impact of annexation of Thousand Palms on the election district boundaries.
Rosario Avila, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She stated she had requested records regarding her family's
business to participate in discussion of the General Plan update. City Manager McClendon indicated there were
no records.
Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He commended the City Council on its work.
Lynne O'Neil, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She stated she was impressed with the progress of the City
and thanked the Council for its work.
Mayor Henry requested the update be incorporated into the newsletter.
2.13. 2017-312 City of Cathedral City Safe and Sane Fireworks Program
Police Chief Crum provided an overview of the June 30-July 5, 2017 deployment calls for service, 2016/2017
comparison, and surrounding cities'fireworks calls.
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis asked about dispatchers hanging up on callers. Police Chief Crum stated he did not find
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evidence of hang ups.He explained that it was unclear whether calls were related to legal or illegal fireworks. He
discussed the difficulty in determining the location of fireworks.
Fire Chief WIson discussed firework related calls for service, with the majority due to illegal fireworks.He
reviewed the non-profit organizations participating in selling safe and sane fireworks.He requested direction on
future fireworks.
In response to Council questions, Chief Wilson stated the six non-profits gained a net profit of$60,000. He stated
they had not required overtime during the holiday. He listed the cities in the County allowing safe and sane
fireworks.He discussed the reduction in fees due to signage.He discussed the profits based on location and
indicated elimination of fireworks would increase safety.
Mayor Henry stated illegal fireworks increased when the show was eliminated. He requested an analysis of the
cost to the City of eliminating fireworks and providing a show.He suggested eliminating the three grandfathered
groups and having an open lottery and survey on the desires of the community.
Councilmember Aguilar stated he was leaning towards banning all fireworks, although he understood the impact to
non-profits.
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis indicated support for a professional survey. He discussed the potential ballot measure to
generate income for non-profits going to the voters in November 2098.
Mayor Henry suggested amending the ordinance to remove the grandfathered groups and consideration of a City
run show.
Councilmember Carnevale asked if a one year ban could be implemented. Chief WIson discussed the need to
notify the non-profits.
Councilmember Kaplan suggested continuing safe and sane fireworks for another year with no preference in
lottery as 2099 was evaluated.
City Manager McClendon discussed the time and cost necessary for a survey. He suggested continuing safe and
sane for 2018 and pointing changes for 2099.
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis requested an ordinance eliminating the preferences.
In response to Councilmember Aguilar, Chief Dison stated the non-profits and vendors were notified of the
meeting.
Mayor Henry asked for a cost estimate for a firework show.
Paula was called to speak. She stated fireworks were a problem and needed to stop.
Terry Applegate was called to speak. She indicated support for a safe and sane program.
2.C. 2017-318 Discussion on "Inclusionary Housing" (IH)
Councilmember Aguilar discussed the affordable housing crisis, Regional Housing Needs Assessment and
Cathedral City shortfall of 500 units. He suggested discussions of inclusionary housing programs.
David Dazlich was called to speak. He discussed court cases dealing with inclusionary housing programs. He
requested involvement in the process of determining solutions for the housing crisis and expressed concern with
inclusionary housing.
Mayor Henry suggested a voluntary program with incentives on fees.
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Mayor Pro Tem Pettis stated he was generally in favor of an inclusionary housing ordinance.
Councilmember Aguilar suggested commercial developments be included as well.
Councilmember Aguilar and Mayor Pro Tem Pettis agreed to serve as a subcommittee, along with BIA, DVBA,
and Community Development and Finance Staff.
Terry Applegate,Cathedral City, was called to speak. She discussed her participation on the Santa Clara County
Housing Coalition and suggested consideration of universal accessible housing to allow aging in place.
Lynne O'Neil, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She agreed with a task force to draft a proper inclusionary
housing ordinance.
Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He discussed a program in Cambridge allowing property
ownership.
3. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on
the Agenda.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5.56 p.m.
3.A. 2017-305 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
Property Location: Approximately 2 acres at the southeast corner of
West Buddy Rogers and East Palm Canyon Drive.
Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as the Housing Successor
Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and Cathedral Canyon
Development LLC
Property Owner: City of Cathedral City as the Housing Successor
Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property.
Closed Session 5:56 p.m.
Meeting went into Recess
The City Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m.
City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to hold a conference with Real
Property Negotiator for approximately 2 acres at the southeast corner of West Buddy Rogers and East Palm
Canyon Drive. There was no reportable action taken.
ADJOURN
Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting of August 9, 2017 at 6.30 p.m.
STANLEY E.HENRY, Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM
• CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stan Henry called the Regular Meeting of August 9, 2017, to order at 6:33 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: 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
Rosario Avila, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She stated she attended the Western Riverside Council of
Governments meeting regarding community choice aggregation and she expressed concern with limiting public
comment. She indicated opposition to forming a joint powers authority to implement a community choice
aggregation and expressed concern with SCE exit fees.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis requested Consent Item 2A be pulled for separate consideration.
2.A. 2017-295 Authorization of a Vacant Land Listing Agreement
A motion was made by Mayor Henry,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to authorize execution of
a Vacant Land Listing Agreement with Mario Perez,REMAX Consultants for disposition of forty-four
scattered in-fill housing lots located throughout the City.The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Council Member Kaplan,Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar
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Nay: 1 - Mayor Pro Tem Pettis
Enactment No: M.O.6795
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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-
Y Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and
Council Member Aguilar
2.B. 2017-302 Disposition of Certain Housing Parcels
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O. 6796
2017-303
2.C. Disposition of Certain Housing Parcels
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This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6797
2.D. 2017-296 2017-2018 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
THis item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O. 6798
2.E. 2017-308 Designation of a Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of
California Cities Annual Business Meeting on September 15, 2017.
This item was approved.
Enactment No: Reso 2017-40
2.17. 2017-309 Joint Powers Agreement to Implement a Community Choice
Aggregation Program
Rosario Avila was called to speak, Consent 2F.
Rosario Avila was called to speak,presenting documents on CCAC for the record.
This item was approved.
Enactment No: Ord 796
2.G. 2017-310 Amendment to Commercial Lease Agreement with Bonta
Restaurant
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6799
2.1-1. 2017-315 Labor Day Political Rally
This item was approved.
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Enactment No: M.O. 6800
2.1. 2017-316 Healing Field 2017
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6801
2.J. 2017-311 Extension of the Recordation of Final Map of Tract No. 32858 for
Sol Recovery, LLC.
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6802
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.A. 2017-307 Public Hearing to Receive Public Comments and Discuss Potential
Council Election Districts
City Manager McClendon presented the staff report.
Sean Cox,Panorama Park, was called to speak.He indicated support for NDC Orange, SHenryl and SBarnes
maps.
Randy Winbigler, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated he did not want the Cove Neighborhood divided.
Melinda Shapiro was called to speak. She expressed concern with the process for map submission, rush to
decision, and division of the Cove.
Kendra Culbertson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She requested the Cove Neighborhood be kept as one
district.
Carol Atkins was called to speak. She suggested the Cove be retained as one district and indicated support for
SHenryl, NDC Orange and Hagedorn maps.
Alan Cana/ho was called to speak.He encouraged the districts be established based on the best interest of the
City, not just the Cove.
Sergio Espericueta was called to speak.He requested a map with a concentration of Hispanic populations to
allow representation, such as NDC Orange and SEspericueta maps.
Miriam Alario, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She indicated support for the MHagerdornl and Orange NDC
maps.
Rosario Avila was called to speak. She indicated support for MHagerdornl, SEspericueta, and Orange maps.
City Attorney Vail applauded the Council for the amount of community input. He discussed timing to adopt an
ordinance,potential litigation, criteria for maps and purpose of California Voters Rights Act.
Douglas Johnson, National Demographics, evaluated and presented the pros and cons of the seven maps.He
reminded the community that a majority of the Council had to approve items. He stated there was additional time
to adopt the maps but it would impact the candidates.
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In response to Council inquiries,Mr.Johnson discussed pros and cons of dividing the Cove.
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis discussed Council representation of the Cove and attacks on current Councilmembers.He
discussed Hispanic representation in the proposed maps and division of the Cove. He discussed the extensive
community outreach and input on the proposed districts.
Councilmember Aguilar discussed the multiple hearings, appropriate outreach and public input opportunities.
Mayor Henry discussed his review of all the maps and guiding criteria and expressed concern with one person
having the ultimate authority over the Downtown.He indicated support for Purple, SBarnes2, and SHenry maps.
Councilmember Aguilar suggested Purple and Orange, and SBarnes2 maps.
Councilmember Carnevale selected SHenry1, Green, and Purple maps.
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis indicated support for Purple, SHenry1, and SBarnes2 maps. He expressed concern with
Orange map.
Councilmember Kaplan stated diversity was the primary issue. He stated his first choice was Purple, followed by
SBarnes2 and SHenry1 maps.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to continue
consideration of Purple,SBarnes2 and SHenry1 maps.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
3.13. 2017-301 Change of Zone No. 17-001, Specific Plan Amendment No. 90-43A
Pat Milos, Community Development Director indicated that the applicant has requested a continuance.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to continue this
item to a date uncertain.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.C. 2017-304 CDBG Five-Year Consolidated Plan and first year Annual Action
Plan
Vince Lopez, Engineering Department presented the staff report including background, consolidated plan,public
input, survey results,implementation, 2017 Annual Action Plan,proposed Administrative, Public Services, and
Public Improvement Allocations, and recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis requested the national origin map be provided in larger format.
Rosario Avila was called to speak. She discussed limited attendance at the public meetings.
Mayor Henry stated the street improvement project near schools was a high priority.
A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve the
FY 2017-2021 Consolidated Plan and first year Annual Action Plan for submittal to the U.S.Department
of Housing and Urban Development(HUD);and authorize the City Manager(or designee)to execute
the SF-424 application of the Action Plan to receive the entitlement award.The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and
Council Member Aguilar
Enactment No: M.O.6803
4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
4.A. 2017-314 Desert Glow Fest
Chris Parman, Communication and Events Manager, introduced the item.
Ellen Goodman, Executive Director of Palm Springs Unified School District, explained the change to the 5K run
and extended end time. She rolled the 30 second theater advertisement. She presented the proposed route and
event area, vendors, lounge and VIP area.
Mr.Parman discussed theur ose to raise funds for classrooms.
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Mayor Pro Tem Pettis expressed concern with the request to waive the clean-up fee. Ms. Goodman explained that
volunteer students would provide clean up services.
In response Mayor Henry, Ms. Goodman discussed the slip and slide and obstacles.
A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve
Special Use Permit#2017-041 for the Desert Glow Fest that will be held on October 7,2017 from 5:00
p.m.to 11:00 p.m. 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. 6804
4.B. 2017-317 2017 Building Fee Review and Recommendation
Chief Building Official Jimenez summarized the prior direction and presented the proposed building fees.
David Dazlich, BIA, discussed the State's housing crisis and expressed concern with fees for temporary power
poles and sewer connection and septic tank abandonement.
Clint Lorimore, BIA, stated they submitted a letter expressing concern regarding the proposed staff time for
temporary power pole permits.He stated increased fees would further impact the housing crisis. He expressed
appreciation for allowing the BIA input.
Councilmember Aguilar asked why DVBA supported and endorsed the increase. Mr. Lorimore expressed
confusion.
Chief Building Official Jimenez referred to the time and fee study prepared by WVdan and stated fees were based
on industry standard.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve a
Resolution adopting the amended Building Fees.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 2017-41
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4.C. 2017-319 Street Tattoos and Secondary Street Name Blades for Certain
Schools
City Manager McClendon presented the staff report and indicated the Foundation Board would pay 20%of the
costs.
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis suggested public events for unveilings.
A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve the
expenditure of up to$8,600 for the Street Tattoos and Secondary Name Blades for Plumley Road
adjacent to Cathedral City High School,San Eljay Drive adjacent to James Workman Middle School
and for Victoria Street adjacent to Nellie Coffman Middle School.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.6805
5. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Aguilar announced the bilingual, small business seminar on August 24, from 4:00 to 7.00 p.m.
Councilmember Kaplan reminded residents about the kids'film on Friday and art exhibit in Museum.
6. CLOSED SESSION
The following Closed Session Item was heard during the Study Session Meeting and is reflected in the minutes.
6.A. 2017-305 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
Property Location: Approximately 2 acres at the southeast corner of
West Buddy Rogers and East Palm Canyon Drive.
Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as the Housing Successor
Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and Cathedral Canyon
Development LLC
Property Owner: City of Cathedral City as the Housing Successor
Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property.
ADJOURN
Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the August 9, 2018 Regular Meeting at 8:44 p.m.
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