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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2016-08-24 alt Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, August 24, 2016 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of August 24, 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 • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT None 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2016-331 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic-Cathedral City Kirk Walker, representative of the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic gave an overview of their annual event and the direction that they are planning to go in the future. 2.B. 2016-320 American Society of Civil Engineers Parks and Recreation Project of the Year Award for Ocotillo Park. John Corella, City Engineer,presented to the City Council an award from the American Society of Civil Engineers for the Parks and Recretion Project of the Year Award for Ocotillo Park. 2.C. 2016-313 Update on Achievement of City Council Goals for 2016 City Manager Charles McClendon, gave a progress report on the achievement of the goals that were developed and adopted by the City Council since April, 2016. 2.D. 2016-325 Amendments to Chapter 9 Regulating Cannabis Distribution, Transportation and Testing Businesses Edlin Kim, was called to speak. He indicated that their struggle is that not every City has an Ordinance in place for the distribution and transportation of cannabis. He requested that it be clear that cultivation sites can distribute to their own local facilities. Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION August 24,2016 It was the consensus of the City Council to do the following: Continue to use the CUP process for Distribtion and Transportation of cannabis. Testing and Zoning guidelines will be discussed by the advisory board. 2.E. 2016-328 Educational Campaign Regarding the Proposed City Charter- Measure HH Mayor Henry indicated that the Council received an email from Craig Mahaffey suppporting the efforts of the Council to educate the residents on the pros and cons of becoming a Charter City. Randy Winbigler, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He feels that the residents have not been properly informed on the Measures that will be going before the voters in November. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated that he finds the voter pamphlets very helpful goving an overall on what the measures are and their purpose. He feels very strongly that the residents need to take responsiblity for educating themselves and to find out what it going on. It was the consensus of the City Council to move forward with a Contract with Lew Edwards Group to develop an education and communication campaign regarding the proposed City Charter-Measure HH and the Marijuana Tax Amendment-Measure P. The City Council established a sub-committee that is made up of Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale, Tami Scott, Charles McClendon and Eric Vail. The purpose of the sub-committee is to develop a budget for the education and communication campaign for both Measure P and Measure HH. There was a suggested cap of$45,000.00. 2.F. 2016-330 Requests for Letters of Support It was the consensus of the City Council to send letters of support for the passage of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification(BENES)Act(H.R. 5772)and urging Governor Brown to sign the Code Enforcement Officer Standards Act(AB 2228). 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. The City Council convened to Closed Session at 5:26 p.m. 3.A. 2016-314 Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of litigation pursuant to §54956.9(c): Three (3) potential cases 3.B. 2016-315 Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation -Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): City of Cathedral City v. Hall et. al., Riverside County Superior Court Case Number PSC1505450 3.C. 2016-288 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Cathedral City Page 2 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION August 24,2016 Property Location: Approximately 8.4 acres at the South side of Vega Rd and Landau Blvd APN #s 678-060-001 to 005, and 678-060-049 to 053 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor, City of Cathedral City and Urban Housing Communities ("UHC") Property Owners: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations 3.D. 2016-323 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 15 acres south of East Palm Canyon Drive at Date Palm Drive Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City, City Urban Revitalization Corporation, and Saxony Start Hospitality, LLC. Property Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property. 3.E. 2016-317 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 13.8 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: Price and Terms for potential purchase of real property. Adjourned to Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m. City Attorney Attorne Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and discussed items 3A., 38., 3C. and 3E. There was no reportable action taken. Item 3D. will be heard at the end of the regular City Council Meeting. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Cathedral City Page 3 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION August 24,2016 S LEY E. HENRY, Mayor ATTEST.: „, 0 ��A ..r� PLC. .- . ARC' .H+WELL, Cr Clerk Cathedral City Page 4 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, August 24, 2016 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the August 24, 2016, Regular City Council Meeting 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 • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Deborah McGarrey, So Cal Gas,gave an update on the Aliso Canyon Well Inspections effort. 2. CONSENT AGENDA This was approved. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,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. 2016-316 Fourth Amendment to SunLine Joint Powers Transportation Agency Agreement This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6628 Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 9/22/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING August 24,2016 2.B. 2016-318 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) FY 2015-2016 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report(CAPER) This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6629 2.C. 2016-319 Exclusive Right to Negotiate with Urban Housing Communities for Land Located on Landau Blvd between Vega Road and Elizabeth Road This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6630 2.D. 2016-321 Contract with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc.for Graffiti Abatement Services This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6631 2.E. 2016-322 Designation of a Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting on October 7, 2016. This item was approved. Enactment No: Reso 2016-37 2.F. 2016-327 Agreement for the installation of a Photovoltaic Carport System at the Civic Center This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6632 2.G. 2016-329 Purchase of Two Pre-Owned Law Enforcement Motorcycles This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6633 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 4.A. 2016-312 Funding Request from the Cathedral City Senior Center Council Member Shelley Kaplan recused himself from this item. Bob McKechnie, Executive Director of the Cathedral City Senior Center, thanked the Council for their continued support and urged them to authorize the requested funding. Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 9/22/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING August 24,2016 Tim Parrott, reported that he works part-time at the Senior Center marketing the center. He stated that they are doing a re-branding of the center and trying to do a big outreach to the senior commuinity. A motion was made by Council Member Carnevale,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve the annual funding agreement with the Cathedral City Senior Center for FY 2016-2017 in the amount of $50,000;approve an additional one-time request for$50,000 and the required budget amendment;and approve forgiveness of the loan made by the City to the Senior Center in 2015.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.6634 4.B. 2016-332 Resolution in Support of the Equality Act A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City,California,requesting Congress to pass the Equality Act to ensure that Federal Civil Rights Laws are fully inclusive or protections on the basis of sexual orientation,gender identity,and sex.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 2016-38 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mark Carnevale,particiapted in a meeting with members of the Council, Staff,AYSO and others. He felt that it was a positive meeting and that the group is doing a great job. He attended the Homeless Committee meeting and in the near future will have some new exciting news on things that will be happening with the Homeless Community in the Valley. He announced that he received a call from a resident commending Officer Robles for his assistance in a recent incident. He expressed his concern with not having a limit on the number of Medical Cannabis licenses in the City and with the work load that it is placing on City Staff, he suggested placing a moratorium on the number of licenses allowed for a few months. Council Member Shelley Kaplan, reported that an individual in Cathedral City tested positive with the Zica virus, however, they were infected during travel not here in the City. They have not found the virus in the City. He encouraged everyone to get rid of standing water. Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis,reported that the Cathedral City High School Band will be going to Austraila next year to perform. This is an awesome opportunity for the kids. They will be doing a series of fundrasing to help pay for the trip. Mayor Stan Henry, reported that he presented an update on the City at the Desert Valley Builders Association and thanked the staff for their assistance and continued hard work. He attended a meeting on Measure CC, which is a Bond Measure for College of the Desert. He had an opportunity to speak to the President about bringing a facility to Cathedral City and he appeared to be receptive to it. He reported that Cinema Diverse will be in Cathedral City September 23, 2016 through September 26, 2016, at the Mary Pickford Theater. He announced that Cathedral City's 35th Anniversary is coming up and reminded everyone about the banner program and encouraged participation in it. 6. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss item 6D. on the Agenda. The remaining Closed Session Items were discussed during the Study Session Portion of the meeting. Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 9/22/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING August 24,2016 The City Council convened to Closed Session at 7:11 a.m. 6.A. 2016-314 Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of litigation pursuant to §54956.9(c): Three(3) potential cases 6.B. 2016-315 Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation -Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): City of Cathedral City v. Hall et. al., Riverside County Superior Court Case Number PSC1505450 6.C. 2016-288 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 8.4 acres at the South side of Vega Rd and Landau Blvd APN #s 678-060-001 to 005, and 678-060-049 to 053 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor, City of Cathedral City and Urban Housing Communities ("UHC") Property Owners: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations 6.D. 2016-323 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 15 acres south of East Palm Canyon Drive at Date Palm Drive Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City, City Urban Revitalization Corporation, and Saxony Start Hospitality, LLC. Property Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property. 6.E. 2016-317 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 13.8 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 Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 9/22/2016 City Council REGULAR MEETING August 24,2016 Corporation, Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential purchase of real property. The City Council reconvened at 7:35 p.m. City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss Item 6D.on the Agenda and there was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:35 p.m. STANLEY E. NRY, Mayor ATTES,, /MLA-/ GARY F. H+WELL, City CI- k Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 9/22/2016