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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2019-03-27 AACITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Study Session Wednesday, March 27, 2019 4:30 PM City Council Chambers 68-700 Avenida Lab Guerrero Cathedral City, CA 92234 • CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:31 PM by Mayor Mark Carnevale. • ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mark Carnevale Mayor Present 4:30 PM John Aguilar Mayor Pro Tern Present 4:30 PM Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 4:30 PM Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 4:30 PM • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2. STUDY SESSION A. Update on Homeless Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on Police department work and other efforts to address homelessness in the community and discuss ways in which additional resources can be directed to the effort. Travis Walker, Chief of Police, introduced the item and gave an overview of the Police Department's work and other efforts to address homelessness in the community. He presented information on the Homeless Liaison Program, staffing, partnerships, trends, sup-populations, 2018 HLO Statistics, shopping cart abatement program, homeless encampments, impact on the community, 2018 success stories, complex problems, challenges, funding, and options. He also gave an overview on how the Cathedral City PD App works and the response times. Chief Walker stated that Cathedral City did not receive HEAP funding, and there is no accuracy guarantee on their number count of the homeless on any given day. Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez is in support of adding an additional officer, however, he would like more information on the costs to start the discussion. Mayor Pro Tem John Aguilar thanked Chief Walker for his efforts. He proposed considering investing their funding in resources rather than staff. Mayor Mark Carnevale proposed the City Council look in the budget for funding to combat the homeless issue in Cathedral City. Councilmember Raymond Gregory believes they need to contribute funding to other areas that will work in conjunction with the police department's efforts to get results. Mayor Pro Tem John Aguilar would like information on how this program, along with the other CVRM services, are being integrated with the law enforcement side and the results. City Manager Charles McClendon stated that the demand for funding exceeds the availability of funding in the budget and it does require choices to be made. Greg Rodriguez, Supervisor Perez' Office, was called to speak. He gave a brief overview on the HEAP funding received by Riverside County. He also gave an overview on what the surrounding cities' efforts have been to combat their homelessness. He stated that the County needs to work together to establish a collective impact. He gave a shout out to the Project Reunite Program. Nancy Ross, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. She thanked the Chief for his presentation. She believes that collaboration is needed and we have not tapped into the available resources. Law Enforcement is needed, however, she also believes the City can do a better job accessing available resources. B. Update on Replacement of Fire Station 411 at 36-913 Date Palm Dr. Recommendation: Information is provided as an update only. Tami Scott, Administrative Services Director, introduced the item and gave an update on the replacement of Fire Station 411 at 36-913 Date Palm Dr. She presented information on the tasks completed, next steps and the schedule. She stated that the new fire station will be larger than the previous station and is designed to grow with the community over the next fifty years. She gave a brief overview of the funding for the project. C. Public Use of Cathedral City High School Swimming Pool Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only. Paul Wilson, Fire Chief introduced the item and gave an overview of the Public Use of Cathedral City High School Swimming Pool. He presented information on Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 5/16/2019 the fiscal impact, summer of 2020 pool use, and annexation into Desert Recreation District. He gave a brief overview of the staff cost analysis for the City to build a pool. Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez stated that when he campaigned he did not hear a need for a pool from the community and there are other items that should take priority. Councilmember Raymond Gregory stated that he has heard from the community that there needs to be more activities for kids during the summer, and now that there is a pool available, we should utilize it. He feels it would be great to offer swim lessons for the safety benefits. He is in support of utilizing the Cathedral City High School pool for the residents if possible. Mayor Pro Tem John Aguilar stated he asked staff to do a cost analysis of building our own pool and the numbers were extremely high. He supports the use of the Cathedral City High School pool and would like the City Council to approve the pool use for one year and then reevaluate. He is not in favor of charging entrance fees for the youth. Mayor Mark Carnevale is not in support of utilizing the pool and he expressed concern with the cost of using the pool for such a short term and the potential of health issues for the kids in the heat. 3. CLOSED SESSION Algeria Ford, Deputy City Attorney, announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the following items on the Agenda. A. Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). Number of Potential Cases: Two B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Per Government Code Section 54957 (B) Title: City Manager The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:20 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m. Algeria Ford, Deputy City Attorney, announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss item 3A. Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation and there was no reportable action taken. He indicated that item 38. Public Employee Performance Evaluation will be heard during the Regular Meeting and will be reflected in the minutes of March 27, 2019. ADJOURN Mayor Mark Carnevale adjourned the Study Session meeting of March 27, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 5/16/2019 1/)f)/ Mayo City o thedral City City CI- , City o athed Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 5/16/2019 44 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Regular Meeting Wednesday, March 27, 2019 6:30 PM City Council Chambers 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero Cathedral City, CA 92234 • CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Mayor Mark Carnevale. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Raymond Gregory led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez offered the invocation. • ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mark Carnevale Mayor Present 6:30 PM John Aguilar Mayor Pro Tem Present 6:30 PM Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 6:30 PM Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 6:30 PM • AGENDA FINALIZATION • SPECIAL PRESENTATION Special Presentation to the Cathedral City High School Choir from the Pettis Family The Pettis Family, on behalf of the Friends of Greg Pettis City Council 2020 Committee, presented the Cathedral City High School Choir with a monetary donation. The City Council presented a Proclamation to Dorothy Arthur for her 100th Birthday. • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Rick Saldivar, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He requested that the City Hall at You Corner events be held in the evenings and the weekends so that more residents can attend. He stated that everyone has a voice and he encouraged everyone to listen to find common ground. John Rivera, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He expressed concern about comments made towards the Latino community. He stated that the Latino community is engaged and involved in the City. Alan Carvalho, Chairman of the Public Arts Commission, was called to speak. He thanked the City Council for the wonderful presentation. He announced the dedication of the rainbow crossing for former Mayor Greg Pettis. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez reported that he participated as Principal for the day at Rio Vista Elementary School and the kids were amazing. He also attended the CVREP musical "Chess"and he highly recommends it. He met with Tami Scott, Administrative Services Director, to go over the proposed budget. He also met with the Director of the Greater Palm Springs Convention Center. He toured some of the Desert Recreation District facilities and wishes they had facilities here in Cathedral City. He attended the City Hall at Your Corner where some of the issues raised by the community were loose dogs and vacation rentals. He also attended the Building Industry Association Luncheon, the Convention and Visitors Bureau committee meeting, the Senior Inspiration Awards and the Coachella Valley Alliance Citizens on Patrol Luncheon. Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported that he attended the Sacramento Statewide LGBTQ Elected Leaders Summit. He also attended the Speaker Series at the Library, which he enjoyed, and encouraged attendance at future series. The next series will be held on April 3, 2019. He also attended the CVREP musical "Chess"and announced their next production of"Good People"on May 1-19, 2019. Mayor Pro Tern John Aguilar thanked those who helped get Cathedral Canyon opened in record time. He reported that Cathedral City High School is interested in working on a teacher exchange program with our sister city, Tequila. He announced that Cathedral City Community Coalition group will host a job seminar on April 6, 2019, starting at 8:00 am at the library. He reported on the Desert Community Energy board meeting where one of the action items was to create a citizens advisory committee. Information on the formation of the committee will be sent out to the cities. Mayor Mark Carnevale reported that he attended the Desert Recreation District tour, the Historical Society relocation meeting, Realtors Luncheon, City Hall at Your Corner, Green Ribbon Committee with Nancy Ross and the CVREP musical "Chess". He met with Stone James, Economic Development Director, and Tami Scott, Administrative Services Director. He also reported that he attended the Senior Inspiration Awards, which was a lot of fun. He indicated that he attended the new McDonalds grand opening and the Coachella Valley Alliance Citizens on Patrol Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 5/16/2019 Luncheon where Chief Walker put on a great presentation. He announced the kick off of LGBT Events and the Elks Lodge Car show, where he will be a judge. He participated as Principal for the day at Cathedral City High School and he believes the Principal is doing a great job there. 3. CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez A. Receive and file Payment of Claims and Demands - February 2019 Recommendation: The City Council acting in its capacity for the City, the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Successor Agency, the Cathedral City Public Finance Authority Board, and the Cathedral City Downtown Foundation Board receive and file payment of claims and demands in the aggregate sum of$ 7,727,210 for the month of January 2019 M.O. 2019-32 B. Award Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Date Palm Dr. Sidewalk Project Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council award a contract to Hardy& Harper, Inc. for the construction of the Date Palm Drive & Gerald Ford Drive Sidewalk Gap Closure Project in the bid amount of$540,268; and, approve an eight-point four percent(8.4%) Project contingency of$45,592 for unforeseeable construction costs; and, approve $16,000 for City construction inspection and materials testing; thereby, making the total amount of the site work $601,860; and, authorize the City Engineer to issue the Notice of Award and request bonds and insurance for the Project; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. M.O. 2019-34 4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT The following Consent Agenda item was pulled for separate consideration. A. Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion - Date Palm Dr. Bridge Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council accept and approve the Date Palm Drive Bridge Widening Improvements Over Whitewater River, CIP 8914 as final; authorize the City Manager to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's office on behalf of the City Council; and authorize the release of bank held retention funds to Riverside Construction upon expiration of the Notice of Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 5/16/2019 Completion. Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez inquired about missing lights on columns on the bridge. John Corella, Director of Engineering and Publics Works, stated that everything that was designed for the bridge was installed per the plan and specifications that were approved. M.O. 2019-33 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Aguilar, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS A. Memorial Policy and Update on Bringas Legacy Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council review and comment on the attached Memorial Policy and approve the naming of the Cathedral Canyon Bridge, when completed, as the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge. Mayor Mark Carnevale stated that they would not be discussing the memorial policy at this time, it will be the update on the Bringas Legacy only. John Corella, Director of Engineering and Public Works, introduced the item. He gave an update on the Bringas Committee, Biography, and the committee's recommendations. Mayor Mark Carnevale stated that he knew Ofelia Bringas and her work planted the seed for the continuation of the Boys and Girls Club. He would like to see this approved. Mayor Pro Tern John Aguilar stated her family was very involved in these recommendations. He is in support of approving this item. Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez stated he was one of the children touched by the works of Ofelia Bringas. He would like to see this approved, and he believes it is very well deserved. Councilmember Raymond Gregory thanked the City Council and feels this recommendation is very appropriate. Motion to approve the naming of the Cathedral Canyon Bridge, when completed, as the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge. Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 5/16/2019 M.O. 2019-35 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: John Aguilar, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez B. Adopt the 2019 Citywide Speed Limits Survey Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council introduce and provide first reading, by title only, to an Ordinance adopting the Traffic and Engineering Study by Albert A. Webb Associates, establishing the 2019 Citywide Speed Limits in the City of Cathedral City. John Corella, Director of Engineering and Public Works, introduced the recommendation to adopt the 2019 Citywide Speed Limits Survey. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He would like to be safe and is in support of keeping the speeds lower. Motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance, by title only, amending Section 12.20.010 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code relating to the designation of special speed limits in 2019 and adopting the Traffic and Engineering Study by Albert A. Webb Associates keeping the speed limit on Cathedral Canyon at 25 mph and Landau 45 mph. M.O. 2019-36 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: John Aguilar, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez C. Healing Fields Mural Recommendation: The Public Arts Commission recommends the City Council approve an allocation of$8000 from the Public Art Fund for the installation of a Healing Fields Mural honoring Cathedral City residents at Patriot Park Deanna Pressgrove, Environmental Conservation and Public Works Manager, introduced the item and gave an overview on the Healing Fields Mural proposal. She presented the proposed location, background, placement, budget, and the Council request. Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez is not in support of the proposed mural. Alan Carvalho, Chairman of the Public Arts Commission, was called to speak. He stated that the majority of the City's art work has been donated. He is proud of Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 5/16/2019 the work that the Public Arts Commission is doing and he believes the murals will bring tourism to the City. He thanked the City Council for their support. Rick Saldivar, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He supports the project and believes it will bring a lot of foot traffic to the City. M.O. 2019-37 RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 1] MOVER: John Aguilar, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory NAYS: Ernesto Gutierrez 7. CLOSED SESSION Algeria Ford, Deputy City Attorney announced that the City Council met in Closed Session during the Study Session portion of the meeting to discuss item 7A. and is reflected in the Study Session minutes of March 27, 2019. The City Council will meet in Closed Session during the Regular Meeting of March 27, 2019 to discuss item 78. A. Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). Number of Potential Cases: Two B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Per Government Code Section 54957 (B) Title: City Manager The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:52 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 8:30 p.m. Algeria Ford, Deputy City Attorney, announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and discussed item 78. Public Employee Performance Evaluation, there was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Mark Carnevale adjourned the Regular Meeting of March 27, 2019 at 8:30 p.m. J ‘047)iTe4. t May r, City of athedral City City Clerk, ty of Cathedra City.,: Cathedral City Page 6 Printed on 5/16/2019