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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM
• CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Henry called the Study Session Meeting of September 13, 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. 2017-340 "Safe and Sane" Fireworks Program -Non-Profit Revenues and
City Costs
Chief VV7Ison gave a presentation on the"Safe and Sane"Fireworks program. He discussed the non-profit
revenues and the city costs to administer and enforce the program.
Council Member Aguilar asked if they would still need to have billboards if they eliminate all fireworks.
Chief Wlson responded that they would still need public education for the first year or two.
Council Member Aguilar asked if this is the only funding source that the non profits have.
Chief Wilson responded that he cannot speak on behalf of non profits funding source but"Safe and Sane"relies
on this funding.
Randy Wnbigler, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He suggested that the City comes up with other options for
raising funds for the non profits. He expressed that he doesn't feel that the fireworks program should continue.
He questioned why the City has to pay for a fireworks display. He explained that he is opposed to doing a survey
and paying for it. He mentioned other options for doing a survey of what the community wants. He asked the City
Council to reconsider spending money on the survey. -
2.13. 2017-338 City Sponsored July 4th Fireworks Show and a Community Survey
on "Safe and Sane" Fireworks
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Chief Wilson gave an overview on the July 4th Fireworks show and the survey for"Safe and Sane"fireworks.
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis expressed that the cost of the City doing their own show is unrealistic and that they could
help sponsor one instead.He stated that the survey would be too skewed.He stated that they can fund
recreational services if they do not do the sugar tax.
Council Member Kaplan stated that he agrees with Mayor Pro Tem Pettis regarding the fireworks show and the
survey. He mentioned that they set up a subcommittee of council members to come up with suggested
questions.
Council Member Carnevale expressed that he cannot support the fireworks display.He stated that it's difficult for
non-profits to come up with funding options. He stated that he supports a survey asking the sugar tax question.
He implemented that the problem is not with "Safe and Sane"but instead it's the illegal fireworks.
Council Member Aguilar agreed that families can go nearby to find a fireworks show.He stated that he only wants
to include a survey about the recreation district and sugar tax but not about anything with sales tax increase.
Mayor Henry expressed that the fireworks show and survey is a waste of money. He explained that there are pros
and cons to"Safe and Sane"fireworks. He stated that the Council needs to decide whether or not they are going
to allow them.
Council Member Kaplan stated that it's important to create a survey to understand what the residents support for
recreational programs and nutritional programs for the City.
Council Member Aguilar asked what they can do with the CBDG funds.
Administrative Services Director Tami Scott responded that the CBDG funds are limited to what they can do for
programming. She stated that the programs need to meet certain requirements. She stated the CBDG is already
being used to fund the Senior Center and Homeless Program.
Mayor Henry stated that their main objective should be to see where they are going to get the funds for the
recreation district.
City Manager McClendon expressed that he thinks a professional firm can create questions so they can get the
most accurate answer.
Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He expressed that he does not support fireworks. He asked
why other Cities chose to ban fireworks.
2.C. 2017-355 Pension/OPEB Update
City Manager McClendon gave an overview on the update.
Administrative Services Director Tami Scott gave a presentation on the Pension and OPEB update. She
explained the Ca/PERS annual obligation, OPEB annual obligation, Ca/PERS accrued liability, and the CaIPERS
unfunded accrued liability and the SAFER grant impact.
Council Member Kaplan stated that they have Ca/PERS and OPEB obligations that will have a budget affect.
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis suggested that the City set aside a goal of 25%cannabis funds.
Administrative Services Director Tami Scott stated that the cannabis revenue is currently$400,000. She stated
that she believes they will meet the projections for year 1 but she is unsure about year 2.
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Council Member Aguilar questioned if there is a risk CaIPERS demanding the City to pay the obligation in one
payment.
Administrative Services Director Tami Scott responded in the negative.
City Manager McClendon suggested that the Council have an in depth discussion on their goals and targets at the
annual planning retreat.
Alan Carvalho was called to speak.He expressed he finally understood what the item was about
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.
3.A. 2017-366 Housing Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency-
Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 67025 & 67045 Mission Drive with APN's of
677-383-001 &002
Property Owners: City of Cathedral City as the Housing
Successor Agency
Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as the Housing
Successor Agency & REMAX Consultants
Under Negotiation: Price &Terms on the Sale of Real Property
33. 2017-353 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 at 5:42 p.m.
ADJOURN
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:40 p.m.
S ANLEY E. HENRY, Mayor
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ATTEST.'
TRACEY FZ. RTINEZ, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM
• CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stan Henry called the September 13, 2017,Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kaplan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
Councilmember 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
Robert McCormick was called to speak. He suggested the City display, signs,banners and plaques indicating
the City was a Sanctuary City.
Sam Pace, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He thanked the City for its support and participating in the
Meatball Festival on October 1, 2017.
Alan Carvalho was called to speak.He announced the Tejano Festival.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,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. 2017-367 Receive and file Payment of Claims and Demands
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This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6814
2.B. 2017-369 City Council Minutes of April 12 2017
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6815
2.C. 2017-324 Access and Construction Agreement
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6816
2.D. 2017-356 Disposition of Certain Housing Parcels
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6817
2.E. 2017-357 Disposition of Certain Housing Parcels
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6818
2.F. 2017-359 Disposition of Certain Housing Parcels
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6819
2.G. 2017-365 Disposition of Certain Housing Parcels
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6820
2.H. 2017-360 Disposition of Certain City Parcels
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6821
2.1. 2017-362 Acceptance of the 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance(JAG) Grant of$9,063 from the Bureau of Justice
Assistance.
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6822
2.J. 2017-361 Administering Agency-State Agreement for Federal Aid Projects
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No. 08-5430F15 and Program Supplemental Agreement No. 006-N1
for Federal Aid Project No. HSIPL 5430(033).
This item was approved.
Enactment No: Reso 2017-44
2.K. 2017-344 Easement from Desert Water Agency for the Whitewater River Bike
Path.
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6823
2.L. 2017-363 Annual Virgin de Guadalupe Procession 2017
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6824
2.M. 2017-364 CCHS Annual Homecoming Parade 2017
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6825
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.A. 2017-368 Ordinance Establishing Council Election Districts
City Manager McClendon presented the staff report.
David Smith was called to speak. He questioned the logic behind the created districts.
Doug Johnson, National Demographic Corporation, summarized the public engagement process and selected
map, which complied with the requirements.
Mayor Henry discussed the required criteria and 2020 census.
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis stated the gated communities and neighborhood communities were left intact.
Council Member Aguilar asked if map Purple 2B meet the criteria and eligibility requirements. Mr.Johnson
responded that the map complied with all of the requirements.
Council Member Carnevale mentioned a letter from Linda Shapiro about her suggestion for a Downtown Overlay.
Mayor Henry responded that it was not possible.
A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve the
first Reading,by title only,an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City,California
amending Chapter 1.12(Elections)of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to Change the City's Electoral
System from At-large to By-district Elections with respect to electing City Council Members,
establishing district boundaries,and scheduling elections within the districts and approval of NDC
created Purple Map2B as the attachment.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.6826
3.13. 2017-354 Change of Zone No. 17-001, Specific Plan Amendment No. 90-43A
Planning Manager Robert Rodriguez gave a presentation on the Change of Zone No. 17 001.He explained the
planned limited commercial uses, the specific plan prohibited uses, and the specific plan amendments.
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis asked if the grocery store would be allowed to apply for off premise alcohol sales. Planning
Manager Rodriguez explained that the application would have to go through ABC licensing. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis
asked the process if the conditions were removed per the applicant's request. Planning Manager Rodriguez
discussed the permitting requirements and prohibited uses.
Council Member Aguilar asked about the condition related to deletion of the drainage fee.John Corella, City
Engineer, explained the new NPDES standards.
Mayor Henry asked why the Planning Commission prohibited the two uses. Planning Manager Rodriguez
responded that it was due to the proximity to the school and park.
Mario Gonzales, on behalf of the applicant, discussed his goal for quality and sustainable projects in
collaboration with the City. He discussed efforts to create a medical cannabis business and urged the
amendment to the Specific Plan.
Council Member Carnevale asked the number of tenants. Mr. Gonzales stated there would be one tenant.
Mayor Stan Henry opened the Public Hearing for comments, there being none,he closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve
an exemption to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)based on the finding that the project
is exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)per Section 15601(b)(3),as it
can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that Specific Plan Amendment No.90-43A and
Change of Zone No.17-001 may have a significant effect on the environment and adopt an ordinance
approving Specific Plan Amendment No.90-43A and Change of Zone No.17-001.The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council
Member Aguilar
Nay: 1 - Mayor Henry
Enactment No: M.O.6827/6828
4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
4.A. 2017-339 Safe and Sane Fireworks -Ordinance Amendment
Fire Chief Paul Wilson presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to introduce
and provide first reading of an Ordinance,by title only,amending Ordinance 723 removing the
preference for three named non-profits to be issued a"Safe and Sane"fireworks permit.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.6828
4.13. 2017-350 Grant to CV Repertory Theater
Administrative Services Director Scott presented the staff report.
Ron So/ano, CV Rep, expressed excitement to partner with the City and explained support of major donors and
planned partnerships with the schools.
Council Member Aguilar expressed his support for the theater.
Alan Carvalho was called to speak. He expressed his support for the item.
Rosario Avila was called to speak. She expressed her concern for the grant and asked how much money was
going into the project.
Council Member Kaplan explained the goal to create a downtown entertainment district.He expressed his support
for the theatre.
A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to authorize
the Cathedral City Downtown Foundation to provide a grant to the CV Repertory(CVRep)Theater for
the adaptive reuse of the theater to assist in the development of a Regional Playhouse.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.6828
4.C. 2017-352 Acceptance of a Grant Award from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency for a Staffing of Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response Grant
Fire Chief Paul Wilson gave a presentation on the SAFER grant award. He discussed the benefits,requirements,
and the financial commitment.
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis stated the City was going to look for additional funding to add even more staff.
Council Member Kaplan expressed his support for the SAFER grant.
A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve
a Resolution to accept a Grant Award of$1,393,193 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The award of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response(SAFER)grant provides federal
funding for three years,consisting of salaries and benefits,to add six firefighter/paramedics to the
fire department. 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 2017-42
4.13. 2017-351 2017-2019 Capital Improvement Program Budget Amendment to
List Senate Bill 1 (SB-1) Projects
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City Engineer John Core//a presented SB 9 funding, C/P budget amendment and short term solution.He
discussed the need to repair roadways and presented the proposed projects.
Council Member Kaplan asked the criteria for selecting neighborhoods. City Engineer Corella explained the use of
the pavement condition index.
A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve a
Resolution amending the City's 2017-2019 Capital Improvement Program Budget(CIP)to incorporate a
list of projects to be funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB-1),the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
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 2017-43
5. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Kaplan recognized Chris Parman for putting together a video at the Women's Council of Realtors
event and encouraged everyone to watch the video on the Cathedral City website. He also reminded everyone of
the upcoming Tejano Festival.
Council Member Carnevale stated that he attended the Public Safety meeting and was made aware of a campaign
called"Look Both Ways"bringing awareness to pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. He mentioned that he met a
lady who worked for the Emergency Management Department with the Fire Chief and was impressed by their work.
He announced City Hall at Your Corner on September 20th.
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis mentioned mail theft in the Cove and thanked the police for their action. He discussed his
meeting with the Tribal Chairman and Public Arts Commission meetings regarding upcoming projects. He asked
when the new fire station design would be presented to the Council. City Manager McClendon anticipated soon.
Administrative Services Director Scott stated escrow closed and anticipated a rough design by February. Mayor
Pro Tem Pettis expressed concern about the lift station and the smells that might affect the fire station.
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis discussed a rally in Town Square protesting the Federal Governments action on DACA. He
thanked the Public Arts commission for leaving the museum open.
Mayor Henry discussed his and Mayor Pro Tem Pettis'meeting with the Metropolitan Water District Board.
6. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Eric Vail announed that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the Study
Session and Regular Meeting Agendas. There was no reportable action taken.
6.A. 2017-366 Housing Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency-
Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 67025 & 67045 Mission Drive with APN's of
677-383-001 &002
Property Owners: City of Cathedral City as the Housing
Successor Agency
Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as the Housing
Successor Agency & REMAX Consultants
Under Negotiation: Price &Terms on the Sale of Real Property
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6.13. 2017-353 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 September 13, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting at 7:58 p.m.
S N Y E.HENRY, Mayor
ATTEST.' �
TRACEY R.IqARTINEZ, ityClerk
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