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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2016-06-29 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, June 29, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis participated via telecom: Kansas City Marriott Downtown 200 West 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64105 • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Allen Worthy, Palm Springs, was called to speak. He referred to his legal case and expressed his dissatisfaction with the Police Department and other agencies that have been involved. He stated that Cathedral City is the place to live and looks forward to moving Catehdral City forward. 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2016-250 Interview Applicants for the Parks and Community Events Commission The City Council interviewed the following three candidates to fill the unexpired term on the Parks and Community Events Commission: Sarah Clapp Conrad Corral Mary Beth Hunt The appointment of an individual to fill the unexpired term is on the Agenda for the Special Meeting scheduled for June 29, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. 2.B. 2016-254 Proposal from the Public Arts Commission to purchase a Sculpture Honoring Lalo Guerrero Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION June 29,2016 Alan Carvalho, Co-chairman, Public Arts Commission,presented a repoprt to the City Council requesting that they support the allocation of funds towards the purchase of a sculpture honoring Lalo Guerrero. It was the consensus of the City Council to support the purchase of the sculpture with the project being fully funded by the Arts in Public Places Fund. 2.C. 2016-225 Amendments to Medical Cannabis Tax Maria Scagliotti, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She expressed her concern with the possibility of double taxation. She requested that language be added for vertical cultivation and some preference given to local cultivators and distributors. She indicated that she would love to participate in the process. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Sub-committee meet again to discuss the proposed Ordinance and the comments that were been made. An amended Ordinance will be brought back to the City Council for consideration. 2.D. 2016-252 Local Ordinances and State Laws Regulating Firearms The City Council was provided materials regarding Local and State Laws regulating firearms. It was the consensus of the City Council to make no changes to the Code at this time but to have the information regulating firearms on the website for those who are interested. 2.E. 2016-241 Photovoltaic Carport Feasibility It was the consensus of the City Council to move forward with this project. 3. CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session Items listed on the Agenda will be heard at the end of the Special City Council Meeting to be held on June 29, 2016. 3.A. 2016-245 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 8.8 acres at the Northwest Corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive. Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation, Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations 3.B. 2016-256 Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2): One Potential Case 3.C. 2016-246 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Cathedral City Page 2 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION June 29,2016 Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: 68730 Buddy Rogers Drive APN 687-472-005 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency, the City Urban Revitalization Corporation, and Wessman Development Property Owners: Wessman Development Under Negotiations: Property Y Negotiations ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 6:33 p.m. ez S ANLEY E. HENRY, May.. ATTEST.' _ GARY F. HO LL, City'R-rk Cathedral City Page 3 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, June 29, 2016 SPECIAL MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Special Meeting of June 29, 2016 to order at 6:41 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 Tem Greg Pettis participated via telecom: Kansas City Mariott Downtown 200 West 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64105 • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He gave a progress report on the new art gallery space located at City Hall on behalf of the Public Arts Commission. He announced that a soft opening will be held on July 9, 2016. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan, seconded by Council Member Camevale, to approve the following Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 5 Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar 2.A. 2016-257 City Council Minutes of June 8, 2016 and June 10, 2016 Recommendation: Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 8/3/2018 City Council Special Meeting SPECIAL MEETING June 29,2016 Approve the City Council Minutes of June 8, 2016 and June 10, 2016. This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6603 2.B. 2016-243 Acceptance of the Edward Byrne Grant in the amount of$11,549 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize acceptance of the Edward Byrne grant in the amount of $11,549 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the execution of the attached Interlocal Agreement. This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6604 2.C. 2016-247 Resolution Consenting to the Inclusion of Properties within the City's Jurisdiction in the CaliforniaFIRST Program Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution Consenting to the Inclusion of Properties within the City's Jurisdiction in the CaliforniaFIRST Program to Finance Distributed Generation Renewable Energy Sources, Energy and Water Efficiency Improvements and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. This item was approved. Enactment No: Reso 2016-28 2.D. 2016-255 West Coast Artists Art Festival Recommendation: Staff recommends the approval of SUP#16-010 to allow for the West Coast Artists Art Festival on January 21 -22, 2017. This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6605 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 4.A. 2016-251 Appointment to Parks and Community Events Commission Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council make an appointment to the Parks and Community Events Commission to fill an unexpired term continuing through June 30, 2018. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to appoint Sarah Clapp to fill the unexpired term on the Parks and Community Events Commission with a term continuing to June 30.2018. 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 Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 8/3/2018 City Council Special Meeting SPECIAL MEETING June 29,2016 Enactment No: M.O.6606 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mark Carnevale, reported that he attended the League of California Cities Conference in Monterey. He received a lot of good information. He feels that the City is on track and moving forwrd in the right direction. He congratulated the Chamber of Commerce on their Orion Awards Event and all of the winners. He wished everyone a Happy and Safe 4th of July. Council Member John Aguilar, also attended the League of California Cities Conference. While he was there he was able to participate in the Leadership Academy Budget and Finance Class. Cathedral City is way ahead of the game in the budget and finance area and thanked staff for doing a great job. He attended the Chamber of Commerce Orion Awards, which was a excellent event. He reported that he also attended the tour of the new Salvation Army facility and feels that it is a great asset to the community. Council Member Shelley Kaplan, reported that he attended the CVAG General Assembly Meeting and acknowledged and commended Mayor Henry for Chairing the Executive Committee for this past year. He had the opportunity to attend the Leadership Coachella Valley Event, which is a fantastic leadership program. Four individuals from Cathedral City were graduates from the program. He also had the opportunity to attend the Get Tested Event for elected leaders, which is a grant funded program that was implemented to help get people tested for HIV. It has be a very successful program. All members of the Council participated in the public meeting at St. Louis Church. There was good discussion and there will be ongoing discussions moving forward. He attended the CV Water District meeting where they discussed the increase in water rates. He also had the opportunity to attend the Transgender Pride Event at the Tolerance Center in Rancho Mirage. Mayor Pro Tem GregPettis, reported that he is attending the National League of Cities Conference in Kansas. Mayor Stan Henry,reported that he also attended the League of California Cities Conference and was able to attend the Leadership Academy Community Partnership and Stretch Your Dollars classes. Almost everything they talked about the City is already doing. It was a very good check poing to see that we are on the cutting edge. He commended Staff and Commissions on the jobs that they are doing. On Monday he attended the General Assembly Meeting for CVAG. He indicated that a couple of community meetings were held regarding CVLink, a community park and the Vista Chino upgrades. He requested that a summary of those meetings be provided to the City Council at a later Study Session Meeting. 6. CLOSED SESSION Erica Vega, Assistant City Attorney announced that the City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss the following items: 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8-Property located approximately 8.8 acres at the Northwest Corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive. 2. Conference with Legal Counsel, Significant Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)-One Potential Case 3. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8-Property located at 68730 Buddy Rogers Drive APN 687-472-005. The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:03 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:59 p.m. Erica Vega,Assistant City Attorney, announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and there was no reportable action taken. Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 8/3/2018 City Council Special Meeting SPECIAL MEETING June 29,2016 ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Special Meeting of June 29, 2016 at 7:59 p.m. V/ STANLEY E. HENRY, Ma v ATTES ;= GARY F.HOWELL, City le-rrs' errs' Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 8/3/2016