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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2016-05-11 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, May 11, 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 Mayor Pro Tern Greg Pettis participated via telecom from the following location: Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, 415 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001. 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 announced that the City Council will hear Item 2E. after Item 2B. • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Angela Valente Romero, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She stated that she is a business owner on Perez Road and expressed her concern with marijuana dispensaries and the effect that they will have on the surrounding businesses on Perez Road. Peter Taylor, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He indicated that he is also a business owner on Perez Road, an Art Gallery. He expressed his concern with the effect of marijuana dispensaries being allowed so close to his business. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He indicated that he appreciates the local art galleries, however, he feels that all of the businesses in town need to open their minds and welcome new businesses including marijuana dispensaries. 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2016-198 Citizen Commendation Captain Welsh, Cathedral City Fire Department presented a Citizen Commendation to Ms. Diana Corona for her life saving efforts during an emergency situation. 2.B. 2016-182 Medical Cannabis Taxation Rebecca Pikus, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She indicated that she is a business owner on Perez Road. She expressed her concern with marijuana dispensaries being allowed near her art gallery. Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION May 11,2016 Valerie Schechter, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She stated that she is in support of a tax on the cultivation of marijuana. Council directed staff to bring back ballot language for discussion at the June 8, 2016, City Council Meeting. 2.C. 2016-189 Golf Carts and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles(NEV's) on City Streets Rosario Avila, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She urged the Council to continue the discussion on CVLink and allowing golf carts and electric vehicles on city streets. She encouraged the City Council to include the residents in Dream Homes to see what suggestions they may have. It was the consensus of the City Council for staff to move forward with the preparation of a Golf Cart Transportation Plan. 2.D. 2016-193 Permitting of Tobacco Retailers It was the consensus of the City Council to move forward with a Tobacco Retailers Permit Program and to have a representative from the Department of Environmental Health come to a future meeting to provide a presentation and answer questions and have staff contact CVAG to get the enitre Valley involved. 2.E. 2016-191 Inclusionary Housing Gretchen Gutierrez, DVBA, was called to speak. She encouraged the Council to think long and hard before implementing any policies. She indicated that the DVBA would like to be included in any discussions when it comes to affordability housing. It was the direction of the City Council to bring back this item sometime in the summer for further discussion and requested that staff do research on what tools are available and in use in other jurisdictions, what units are in the pipeline for the next five years and get information on the DVBA funding model. 2.F. 2016-181 2015/2016 3rd Quarter Budget Review Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director,presented the 2015/2016 3rd Quarter Budget Review. 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 5:53 p.m. 3.A. 2016-197 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: 687-510-049, Parcel 6, Margot Murphy Way Negotiating Parties: City Urban Revitalization Corporation and CST Properties, LLC Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations 3.B. 2016-180 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Cathedral City Page 2 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION May 11,2016 Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: 68510 E Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City, CA 92234. APN 687475003 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations 3.C. 2016-196 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraphs (d)(2) and (e)(1) of the Government Code. One (1) matter The City Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m. City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the Agenda. The Council was able to discuss all of the items listed on the agenda and there was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 6:30 p.m. S 'NLEY E. HENRY, Mayor ATT (. -GARY=. HO ELL, City Clerk , Cathedral City Page 3 I Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, May 11, 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 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 Tern Gregory S. Pettis,Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale,and Council Member John Aguilar Mayor Pro Tern Greg Pettis participated via telecom from Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, 415 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001. • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Lee Wilson,Jr., Cathedral City, was called to speak. He invited Council to attend the Palm Springs Fallen Heroes Memorial Dedication that will be held on May 21, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. He also requested that the City do some type of commendation/proclamation for the mother's of the fallen heroes that will be participating in the ceremony. He also requested that the City implement a Hometown Hero banner program. 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.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. 2016-185 2016 State Homeland Security Grant Enactment No: Reso 2016-19 Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 5/19/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 11,2016 2.B. 2016-187 Receive and file Payment of Claims and Demands Enactment No: M.O.6581 2.C. 2016-190 Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Enactment No: Reso 2016-20 2.D. 2016-194 Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Title 9 Related to Medical Cannabis Businesses(ZOA 16-002) Richard Hibbard, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He indicated that he owns property that he is interested in leasing for the cultivation of marijuana, with the new zoning ordinance,it will no longer be allowed. He has already leased the building and questioned if some type of variance could be issued. Enactment No: Ord 777 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.A. 2016-179 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) FY 2016-2017 Annual Action Plan John Corella, City Engineer,presented the Staff Report. Mayor Stanley E. Henry opened the Public Hearing for comments, there being none, he closed the Public Hearing and returned the discussion to the Council. A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve the FY 2016-2017 Annual Action Plan(AAP)for submittal to HUD and authorize the City Manager to execute the new SF-424 appliction to receive funding.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.6582 3.B. 2016-186 Change of Zone No. 16-001 Open Space Residential to Open Space Mayor Pro Tern Greg Pettis indicated that he will be recusing himself from this discussion and will mute his phone. Mayor Henry indicated that Council received a message to be included in the record from the following: Nina Hood-She indicated that she is opposed to development on the mountainside and supports the zone change to Open Space. Mayor Henry opened the Public Hearing for comments. Frank Castiglione, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He expressed his concern with development on the hillside and wants to retain his view of the mountains that he has from his house. Mayor Henry closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Henry indicated that he stands behind keeping dispensaries off Palm Canyon. With this zone change a small portion of Palm Canyon would be allowed to have dispensaries so he does not support this change or would Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 5/19/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 11,2016 prefer to make some changes in sections. Council Member Aguilar,indicated that he is comfortable with the Planning Commissions recommendation. Council Member Kaplan, also indicated that he is also comfortable with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Council Member Carnevale, stated that he has heard all of the comments that were made with regard to this item and he too supports the decision of the Planning Commission. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve the associated exemption to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to section 15601(b) (3)of the CEQA Guidelines;and waive further reading,read by title only and introduce the first reading of an Ordinance adopting Change of Zone No.16-001,excluding the property identified as APN 687-040-058. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3- Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Nay: 1 - Mayor Henry Abstain: 1 - Mayor Pro Tem Pettis Enactment No: M.O. 6583 4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 4.A. 2016-195 2016 Fireworks Permits The Council directed Staff to bring a Study Session Item to a future meeting to discuss preference of organizations that is in the Code related to Fireworks Permits. A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve a Resolution to issue the following Six(6)Fireworks Permits for 2016: Salvery Christian School St.Louis Church Desert Elite football Club Palm Springs Elks Lodge#1905(Located in Cathedral City) The Band of Cathedral City High School Band Boosters Cathedral City Yourh League The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Nay: 1 - Council Member Kaplan Enactment No: Reso 2016-21 4.B. 2016-192 Fal IFest A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve SUP#16-008 to allow an annual event to be named FallFest in Downtown Cathedral City.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 Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 5/19/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 11,2016 Enactment No: M.O.6584 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mark Carnevale, reported that he attended the Oasis Awards. He also attended the SCAG General Assembly Meeting, the dedication of the X Sculpture at the Library and the Cinco de Mayo Event at the Senior Center. He attended the Public Safety Meeting where they spoke about tobacco permiting and CERT. He announced that residents can take old medications to Walmart on the corner of Date Palm an Dinah Shore. He also attended the League of California Cities Meeting at Spencer's in Palm Springs which was very interesting. Council Member John Aguilar, reported that he attended the 35th Anniversary celebration at the Boys and Girls Club. He along with Council Member Carnevale met with City Staff to discuss joining the Desert Recreation District. They came up with an action plan and he is looking forward to what comes next. Council Member Shelley Kaplan, stated that as the representative of the Mountains Conservancy Commission he participated in a bus tour of properties in the Valley that they have been focused on for conservation. He reported that there is a rally scheduled at the State Capitol with regard to the maintaining of roads. The Cinco de Mayo was a result of a grant from the Rotary and the Interact Students. There were over 60 people in attendance and turned out to be a wonderful event. The GloRun and Health Fair was a successful event. Public Arts Commission DATA Awards will be held at the Mary Pickford Theater at 2:00 p.m. and the Battle of the Badges will be held in the eventing. Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis, reported that he is in Washington D.C. at a transportation conference. They continue to move forward. Catheral City High School was able to perform at the Coachella Valley Symphony, they represented the City well. Mayor Stan Henry, received a letter complimenting the Cathedral City Police Department and Staff with regard to an incident with an elderly woman. It is"Mental Health Awareness Month"and he went to the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission and participated as a judge for an Art Show Competition. There were over 400 art pieces to judge. He was glad to be a part of the event. He congratulated Chris Parman for being the recipient of the Oasis Award for Catheral City and congratulated all of the City Staff that have been nominated for the Orion Award. The Desert Valley Visitors Association Dinner will be held on Thursday and on May 18th the Senior Scholarship Awards will be held. 6. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session during Study Session and were able to cover all of the items listed on the Agenda, there was no reportable action taken. 6.A. 2016-197 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: 687-510-049, Parcel 6, Margot Murphy Way Negotiating Parties: City Urban Revitalization Corporation and CST Properties, LLC Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations 6.B. 2016-180 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: 68510 E Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City, CA 92234. APN 687475003 Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 5/19/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 11,2016 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations 6.C. 2016-196 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraphs (d)(2) and (e)(1) of the Government Code. One (1) matter ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:45 p.m. ST,NLEY E. H- v RY, Mayor ---- ATTEST' / GARY F. HOWE L, City Clerk Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 5/19/2016