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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2016-04-27 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, April 27, 2016 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. • 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 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2016-152 DATA-Skills USA Presentation Norma Vazquez, Shan Vo, Guadalupe Cortez,Jennifer Reynoso and Hillary Rivera, Student Officers from the Digital Arts Technology Academy gave a presentation to the City Council on the DATA Program. 2.B. 2016-169 Cathedral City Senior Center Progress Update Council Member Shelley Kaplan indicated that due to his position on the Senior Center Board he would be stepping down from the dias. Robert McKechnie, Executive Director, Cathedral City Senior Center,provided an update to the City Council on the progress of the Center. 2.C.. 2016-146 Update on Achievement of City Council Goals for 2016 City Manager Charles McClendon,provided the quarterly update on the achievement of the City Council Goals for 2016. 2.D. 2016-148 Vacation Rental Program Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director,gave an overview of the existing Vacation Rental Program. Tim Parrott, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He feels that this is a quality of life issue for the residents of Cathedral City. He suggested that the City look into programs that other cities in the State have related to Vacation Rentals. He stated that he, along with other residents, are tired of policing the vacation rentals in their Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION April 27,2016 neighborhoods. Deborah, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She indicated that she lives in the Cove and up until a few years ago it was a nice peaceful neighborhood. She expressed her frustrations with vacation rentals in her neighborhood and encouraged the City Council to do something. Mayor Pro Tern Greg Pettis indicated that he would see if the League of California Cities has something on vacation rentals that would be good for Cathedral City. Mayor StanHenry requested that rental properties be identified in the CAD System for the Police Department so they know when a call comes in it is at a vacation rental property. Council Member Shelley Kaplan indicated that he would like to see the volume of complaints that come in over the last year on rental properties. He feels that the Ordinance as written is okay,but the problem is more the enforcement and how to do it. 2.E. 2016-171 Possible Resolution Urging the U. S. Senate to Act on the Supreme Court Vacancy It was the consensus of the Council that the Mayor send a letter on behalf of the City Council, not to include individuals and their qualifications, instead of adopting a Resolution. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He encouraged the City Council to support a Resolution urging the U.S. Senate to act on the Supreme Court Vacancy. 2.F. 2016-172 Regulation of Leaf Blowers Council Member Mark Carnevale stated that he feels that banning leaf blowers is too drastic but feels that requiring a conversion to a 4 stroke blower would be a compromise. Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis, stated that he would like to take this to the Energy and Environment Committee at CVAG. He also suggested talking to Deanna Pressgrove to see if there is a program to help individuals convert to new technology. Mayor Stan Henry, indicated that he is not in favor of a ban. He stated that AQMD has a rebate program to convert to electric. He feels that this is a regional issue. Tim Parrott, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He is in favor of a ban on leaf blowers for many reasons other than noise and encouraged the Council to do things that help the quality of life for the residents in Cathedral City. 3. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council will recess to Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the Agenda. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. 3.A. 2016-162 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: APN's 660-360-012, 675-030-022, 039, 047,049, 050; 675-292-010, 677-291-021,022; 677-331-003, 677-373-008, 677-393-003, 677-441-001 ,012; 677-442-015, 677-445-014, Cathedral City Page 2 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION April 27,2016 678-081-019, 680-401-010, 687-197-002, 006,007,014 ; 687-212-001-005, 687-213-001, 003, 004, 007, 008, 010, 011; 687-214-007, 008; 687-215-001 through 004, 687-216-014, 687-241-038, 670-197-005, 675-242-005, 675-302-015, 675-362-012 , 677-442-004,005,680-401-008, 687-241-027,660-360-004 through 006, 687-215-006, 678-060-001 through 005, 678-060-049 through 053, 677-383-001, 002 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency, Kosmont Companies Property Owners: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations 3.B. 2016-174 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Approximately 15 acres southwest corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency & the City Urban Revitalization Corporation The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m. Eric Vail, City Attorney, announced that the City Council met in Closed Session, there was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the City Council Meeting at 6:37 p.m. NOTES TO THE PUBLIC: STANLEY E. HENRY, Mayo ATTEST: �G �SOW LL, City CIrk Cathedral City Page 3 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, April 27, 2016 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:37 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. • 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 Mayor Henry indicated that he would like to amend item 2E. on the Consent Agenda-Appoint Mayor Stanley E. Henry as the Voting Delegate for the SCAG General Assembly Meeting, to include the appointment of Council Member Shelley Kaplan as the Alternate. • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Scott Robinson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He announced that the Boys and Girls Club is celebrating their 35th Anniversary and invited everyone to attend their celebration on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Jens Mueller, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated that he is opposed to the CV Link project and feels that anything that doesn't support TOT in Cathedral City should be rejected. He still would like to see a Pickle Ball Court in Cathedral City. All Baba, Rancho Mirage, was called to speak. He stated that the meeting is not being broadcasted on Channel 17. Stephanie Castro, Interact Club, was called to speak. She reported that they received a grant from the Rotary Club and they have chosen to organize a social function for seniors and teens. This event will be held at the Senior Center on May 5th 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. They invited everyone to attend. Don Bradley, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He reported that the Glo Run and Health Fair will be held on May 7th. He thanked the Council for co-sponsorship and encouraged everyone to come out and participated in Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 5/19/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING April 27,2016 this second annual event. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Carnevale,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve the following Consent Agenda Items with the Amendment to Item 2E.to include the appointment of Shelley Kaplan as the alternate Voting Delegate for the Southern Califonria Association of Governments General Assembly Meeting to beheld on May 5,2016.The motion carried by the following vote: 2.A. 2016-168 City Council Minutes of April 13, 2016 Enactment No: M.O.6574 2.B. 2016-163 Police Department Strategic Plan 2016-2020 Enactment No: M.O.6575 2.C. 2016-147 Agreement with D'Place Entertainment for the Ongoing Operation of the Desert Cinemas Theater Enactment No: M.O.6576 2.D. 2016-154 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Amending Various Provisions of the Cathedral City Municipal Code relating to Code Compliance Enactment No: Ord 776 2.E. 2016-173 Appoint Mayor Stanley E. Henry as the Voting Delegate for the SCAG General Assembly Meeting Enactment No: M.O.6577 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.A. 2016-150 First Reading of Ordinance Amending Title 9 Related to Medical Cannabis Businesses(ZOA 16-002) Erica Vega, Deputy City Attorney,presented the Staff Report for the proposed Ordinance amending Title 9 related to Medical Cannabis Businesses(ZOA 16-001). Mayor Stanley E. Henry opened the Public Hearing for comment, there being none, he closed the Public Hearing and returned the discussion to the City Council. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Pettis,seconded by Council Member Kaplan, to approve the first reading,by title only,of an Ordinance of the City Council of Cathedral City, California,Amending Chapters 9.08,9.40,9.42,and 9.108 of the Cathedral City Municipal code Relating to Medical Cannabis with the following amendments: 1. Add a 250 ft set-back requirement on East Palm Canyon Drive for Manufacturing and Cultivation of Cannabis. Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 5/19/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING April 27,2016 2. Add the measuring for the set-back requirement will be legally permitted structure to legally permitted structure or in the absence of one then it would be the back of curb to where the residential zone begins. 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.6578 4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 4.A. 2016-157 Council Subcommittee Funding Recommendations for the Community Assistance Program Jeffrey Kramer, Shelter from the Storm, was called to speak. He thanked the City Council for their support and funding. A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve the following funding for Grants through the Community Assistance Program: ACBCI Milanovich Hike-$2,500 Incight-$1,500 Shelter from the Storm-$3,000 ACBCI Dinner in the Canyons-$2,500 Children's Discovery Museum-$1,500 Swim for Gio Foundation-$1,000 CVAG Alan Seman Bus Pass-$3,000 RSVP Riverside Co.Office on Aging-$1,500 TOTAL AWARDED $16,500 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 Enactment No: M.O.6579 4.B. 2016-156 Annual Renewal of the Lighting and Landscaping District Budget A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the City of Cathedral City Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No.1 for Fiscal Year 2016/2017;approve a Resolution Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for the City of Cathedral City Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No.1 for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 and approve a Resolution for Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Report for the City of Cathedral City Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No.1 for Fiscal Year 2016/2017. 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 Enactment No: Reso 2016-16/Reso 2016-17/Reso 2016-18 Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 5/19/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING April 27,2016 4.C. 2016-170 Joint Agreement with the City of Desert Hot Springs for the Maintenance of Traffic Signals A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Pettis,to approve a Joint Agreement between the City of Cathedral City and the City of Desert Hot Springs for the maintenance of(2)two existing traffic signals bordering both cities on a common city limits boundary at Paul Drive and Palm Drive;and Palm Drive and Varner Road. 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 Enactment No: M.O.6580 4.D. 2016-164 Approve second reading by title only of Change of Zone 16-001 Change of Open Space Residential Zone(OS-R)to Open Space (OS) in the South City Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis announced that he would be recusing himself from this item. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve the second reading,by title only,an Ordinance of Zone Change 16-001 Change of Open Space Residential Zone(OS-R)to Open Space(OS)in the South City.The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: 1 - Council Member Carnevale Nay: 3- Mayor Henry, Council Member Kaplan,and Council Member Aguilar Abstain: 1 - Mayor Pro Tern Pettis A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to bring back the introduction and first reading of an Ordinance for Change of Zone16-001 Change of Open Space Residential Zone(OS-R)to Open space(OS)in the South City. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Abstain: 1 - Mayor Pro Tern Pettis 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mark Carnevale, reported that he will be shooting an infomercial than will be shown on the access channel on the Red Cross. He also reported that he attended the Homeless Committee Meeting which offered good information. He indicated that the Rescue Mission is looking to expand and relocate. He participated in the Reading to the Children Program through Rotary. He announced that he will be attending the Boys and Girls Club Celebration. Council Member John Aguilar, reported that he attended the Catherdal City High School performance of Copa Cabana, which was a great, He also reported that he attended the Armenian Commemeration of the Holocaust. He reported that he had an opportunity to tour the Tollerance Education Center in Rancho Mirage. He was very impressed with the center and has requested that the Director attend a future Council Meeting to give a presentaiton. Council Member Shelley Kaplan, annuonced that there will be a Cinco de Mayor event at the Library, which is hosted by the Public Arts Commision where they will be dedicating the large X Sculpture. He and the City Manager went on a tour of the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition. He reported that he had the pleasure of filling Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 5/19/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING April 27,2016 in for Maor Pro Tern Pettis at the RCTC Ad-hoc Committee Meeting. They are reveiwing the Coachella Valley- San Gorgonio Pass Rail Service Project. They have received additional funding from the Federal Government that will allow this project to continue moving forward. Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis, stated that the High School Drama Department only gets approximately$300 per year from the District to put towards their sets for their productions. The rely heavily on donations to help pay for the supplies. The Rotary Club helped to get several Community Members to donate funds which should cover the cost of their productions for the next few years. He also reported that Barry Manilow donated all of the original costumes for their production of Copa Cabana. He feels that the kids did a wonderful job. He announced that he traveled to India as a representative of Rotary, which was a great experience. He stated that the Rail Program is a constant challenge. He is pleased to announce that at the MHRC Meeting they allocated 1.6 million dollars for a demonstration train for the Coachella Fest for the next two years. Mayor Stan Henry, reported that the City has been selected to participate in the 2016 Human Rights Campaign Municipal Quality Index. He thanked Council for helping with the selection of the Senior Scholarship Awards for Cathedral City High School, the awards ceremony will be held on May 18th. He attended the Earth Day Celebration at SunLine. He attended the Quarterly Meeting with the Chamber of Commerce and the sub-committee. The Chamber's Orion Awards will be held on June 17th. He reported that he will be attending the Chamber Board Meeting. On May 6th the Richard Milanovich Legacy hike will be held. He attended the Riverside County Cal ID Biometrics Identification Network local Board Meeting. They are working on fingerprinting being completely live scanned. They are also working on a Cal Photo System that should aid local law enforcement agencies. He will be attending the SCAG 2016 Regional Conference and General Assembly in La Quinta. 6. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council will recess to Closed Session to discuss Item 6A.on the Agenda. He indicated that Item 68. was discussed in Closed Session earlier in the evening and there was no reportable action taken. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:45 p.m. 6.A. 2016-162 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: APN's 660-360-012, 675-030-022, 039, 047,049, 050; 675-292-010, 677-291-021,022; 677-331-003, 677-373-008, 677-393-003, 677-441-001 ,012; 677-442-015, 677-445-014, 678-081-019, 680-401-010, 687-197-002, 006,007,014 ; 687-212-001-005, 687-213-001, 003, 004, 007, 008, 010, 011; 687-214-007, 008; 687-215-001 through 004, 687-216-014, 687-241-038, 670-197-005, 675-242-005, 675-302-015, 675-362-012 , 677-442-004,005,680-401-008, 687-241-027,660-360-004 through 006, 687-215-006, 678-060-001 through 005, 678-060-049 through 053, 677-383-001, 002 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency, Kosmont Companies Property Owners: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 5/19/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING April 27,2016 6.B. 2016-174 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Approximately 15 acres southwest corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency & the City Urban Revitalization Corporation The City Council reconvened at 8:35 p.m. City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and there was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN STANLEY E. HENRY, Mayor ATTEr IPA GARY F. HOWELL, City Clerk Cathedral City Page 6 Printed on 5/19/2016