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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2016-05-25 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, May 25, 2016 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of May 25, 2016 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 Mayor Henry indicated that item 28.Follow-up Report on the SUP for a Private Party During the Coachella Event held on April 16, 2016 will be continued to the June 8, 2016 Study Session Meeting. • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Kevin Brown, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He expressed his concerns with the use of Panorama Park and gave many examples of what he and his neighbors believe to be misuse. He presented a copy of the fist of concerns to the Council for Staff to look into. Allen Worthy, was called to speak. He spoke about his desire to have a theater in Cathedral City. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. Complimented the City for all of their work on the presidential campaign rally that was held in the City. 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2016-219 Presentation on the Tolerance Education Center Melisse Banwer, Executive Director of the Tolerance Education Center in Rancho Mirage gave an overview of their program and encouraged the City Council and community to come to the center to experience it first hand. 2.B. 2016-217 Follow-up Report on the SUP for a Private Party During the Coachella Event held on April 16, 2016. This item was continued to June 8, 2016. Enactment No: 2.C. 2016-218 Overview of Cathedral City Library Programs Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION May 25,2016 Joshua Kunkle, City Librarian, Cathedral City Library gave an overview of the programs offered at the library. 2.D. 2016-221 Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce Update Todd Hooks, Chairman of the Board, Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce,presented an update to the City Council on the Chamber events and services. 2.E. 2016-223 Review of Special Events 2015-16 and Preview of Special Events 2016-17 Chris Parman, Communications/Events Manager, gave an overview of the Special Events that were held in 2015/2016 and gave a preview of the upcoming Special Events for 2016/2017. Valerie Schechter, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She announced that Cathedral City High School will be doing Shakespear in the Park at City Hall on June 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. 2.F. 2016-213 Adding Gender Identity to City Non-Discrimination Ordinances It was the consensus of the City Council to bring an Ordinance to the City Council adding Gender Identity to City Non-Discrimination Ordinances to the June 8, 2016 City Council Meeting. 3. CLOSED SESSION Eric Vail, City Attorney 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 5:51 p.m. 3.A. 2016-212 Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6 subd.(b) Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager Represented Employees: Cathedral City Police Officers Association (CCPOA) 3.B. 2016-220 Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4): One Potential Case The City Council reconvened at 6:35 p.m. Eric Vail, City Attorney, announced the City Council met in Closed Session to hold a conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6 subd. (b)with Agency Negotiator Charles McClendon, City Manager and Represented Employees, Cathedral City Police Officers Association(CCPOA)and held a conference with Legal Counsel regarding potential litigation pursuant to Government Code SEction 54956.9(d)(4), there was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting of May 25, 2016 at 6:37 p.m. Cathedral City Page 2 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION May 25,2016 STANLEY E.HENRY, Mayor ATTEST.:4 , ARY_F:-HOWEL , Ci y Cathedral City Page 3 alt Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, May 25, 2016 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Regular City Council Meeting of May 25, 2016 to order at 6:37 p.m. Present: 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Gregory S. Pettis, Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale, and Council Member John Aguilar • 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 • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Curt Watts, Economic Development Director,reported on the recent ICSC Conference that he, Leisa Lukes along with Mayor Henry and Mayor Pro Tem Pettis attended. 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 Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar 2.A. 2016-224 City Council Minutes of April 27, 2016 and May 11, 2016 Enactment No: M.O.6585 2.B. 2016-199 Ortega Road Street Improvements Final Acceptance Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 6/8/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 25,2016 Enactment No: M.O.6586 2.C. 2016-202 Amendment No. 2 to the Edom Hill Transfer Station Mitigation Agreement with the Riverside County Waste Management Department Enactment No: M.O.6587 2.D. 2016-204 Application to CalRecycle for Payment Programs Enactment No: Reso 2016-22 2.E. 2016-210 2016 Emergency Management Program Grant Enactment No: Reso 2016-23 2.F. 2016-211 Professional Services Agreement(PSA)with Albert A.Webb Associates for the Design of Vista Chino Street Improvements Enactment No: M.O.6588 2.G. 2016-215 Annual Special Tax for Fiscal Year(FY) 2016-2017(Rio Vista Village) Enactment No: Reso 2016-24 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.A. 2016-188 Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act(TEFRA) Hearing on the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds by California Public Finance Authority on behalf of Mountain View Community Partners, LP Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director,presented the Staff Report. Mayor Stan Henry opened the Public Hearing for comments from the public, there being none, he closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Pettis,to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds by the California Public Finance Authority("Authority")to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Mountain View Apartments located at 68680 Dinah Shore Drive;adopt the resolution authorizing the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds by California Public Finance Authority to also include authorization for the City of Cathedral City to join the California Public Finance Authority as an additional member;and that the City Council,acting in its capacity as the Housing Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Cathedral City authorize the inclusion of the City of Cathedral City,in its capacity as the Housing Successor to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Cathedral City,as a third party beneficiary to the regulatory agreement entered into by Mountain View Community Partners,LP("borrower"). The motion carried by the following vote: tY ( ) Y 9 Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 8/8/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 25,2016 Enactment No: Reso 2016-25 3.B. 2016-209 Annual Renewal of the Lighting and Landscaping District Budget Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director,presented the Staff Report. Mayor Henry opened the Public Hearing for public input, there being none,he closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to adopt a Resolution amending and/or approving the Final Engineer's Annual Levy Report for the Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No.1 Fiscal Year 2016/2017 and adopt a Resolution Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2016/2017.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 2016-26/Reso 2016-27 3.C. 2016-214 Freeway Maintenance Agreement with the California State Department of Transportation (Cal Trans)for Interstate Highway 10 Interchanges within the City Limits John Corella, City Engineer,presented the Staff Report. Mayor Stan Henry opened the Public Hearing for public input, there being none, he closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve the Freeway Maintenance Agreement(FMA)with the California State Department of Transportation(Cal Trans)and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the FMA.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 4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 4.A. 2016-206 Resignation of Arianna Menon from Parks and Community Events Commission A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Pettis,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to accept the resignation of Ariana Menon and direct staff to post the Notice of Vacancy,accept applications,and contact those individuals that applied last year and were not appointed to see if they are still interested in serving and conduct interviews at a future Council Meeting.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.6590 4.B. 2016-207 Contract with the Ramsey Group to Prepare the Assessment of Fair Housing Tyrone Pearson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He indicated that he supports affordable housing. Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 6/8/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING May 25,2016 Rosario Avila, Cathedral City, was called to speak. Reminded that the public has the right to comment on how the City spends funds from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and encouraged the City to give the proper notification. A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to authorize the City Manager(or designee)to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(PSA)with the Ramsey Group to prepare the Assessment of Fair Housing(AFH)for submittal to the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD). 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.6591 4.C. 2016-222 Second reading of Change of Zone No. 16-001 Open Space Residential to Open Space Mayor Pro Tern Greg Pettis, announced that he will be recusing himself from this item due to a potential conflict. Patricia Hillman Cathedral City, was called to speak. She requested confirmation that her property would not be Y p 9 affected by this zone change. A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,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,approve second reading of an Ordinance,by title only,adopting Zone Change 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 Excused: 1 - Mayor Pro Tern Pettis Enactment No: Ord 778 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mark Carnevale, commended staff on their efforts on the Bernie Sanders Campaign Rally. Everyone did a great job keeping the event peaceful. He attended the Cathedral City High School Scholarship Awards and the Harvey Milk Breakfast event, which was well put together. He announced that the Cathedral City Police Department will be holding a Motocycle Safety Class on May 28th. Council Member Shelley Kaplan, reported that he along with Mayor Pro Tem Pettis attended a Human Trafficking Event at the SafeHouse.He attended a tour of the DWA facilities. He also reported that CVWD has just announced their rate increases, a public meeting will be held for those who would like to attend and voice their concerns. He along with Mayor Pro Tern Pettis and Council Member Carnevale attended the DATA Building Dedication, which was a very nice event. He reminded everyone that the Boys and Girls Club will be holding a fundraising event on Thursday. He announced that the last Movies in the Park will be held this weekend as well as the LGBT Veteran's Memorial Event. Council Member John Aguilar, reported that he was able to attend several of the events already mentioned. He attended the rededication of the monument honoring local fallen heroes at the American Legion and felt that it was Scout Ryan Philbrook for his fundraising very moving event. He commended Eagle Sc y g role for the event. Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis,pointed out that there were many valley wide events which were all well attended by the City Council. Many cities had no representation or participation and he feels that it was appreciated. He Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 6/8/2016 • City Council REGULAR MEETING May 25,2016 indicated that Senator Sanders'Rally was a great event for the City,regardless of your political party or who you support, it was amazing to see the support of all the individuals. Everyone did an amazing job to make this event happen. There was local news coverage, national news coverage and it was covered internationally. It was a beautiful day and it was a win to our City. He indicated that he has asked the City Manager for an update on the SCAG Grant for the Sustainability Chapter of the General Plan. Mayor Stan Henry,reported that he attended the retirement event for Christine Anderson. He also attended the Cathedral City High School Scholarship Awards and the combined Chamber of Commerce Mixer Event at the Air Museum. He commended City Staff for the preparation they did for the ICSC Conference. He indicated that he attended the Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors Meeting and will be attending the Cathedral City High School Choir awards and the tour of the new Salvation Army building. He announced on Monday there will be Memorial Day Events at the Palm Springs Cemetary and Forrest Lawn amongst others. 6. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Stan Henry announced that the City Council met in Closed Session following the Study Session Items and were able to discuss bot items listed on the agenda. There was no reportable action taken. 6.A. 2016-212 Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6 subd.(b) Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager Represented Employees: Cathedral City Police Officers Association (CCPOA) 6.B. 2016-220 Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4): One Potential Case ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:21 p.m. STANLEY E. •ENRY, ayo ATTEST:' ' ` GAR F.HOWELL,_City Clerk Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 6/8/2016