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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM
• CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of December 14, 2016, to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tem 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
Karen Panico Willis, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She indicated that due to the fact that they have had to
relocate their business she will be resigning from the Parks and Community Events Commission. She indicated
that she will continue to support small businesses and remain on the Chief's Advisory Commission and volunteer
at will.
2. STUDY SESSION
2.A. 2016-533 California Municipal Financing Authority (CMFA) Presentation on
the CMFA Open PACE Program
Pat Milos, Community Development Director, introduced Travis Cooper from California Municipal Financing
Authority(CMFA)who will be presenting a report to the City Council.
Travis Cooper, California Municipal Financing Authority presented a report t the City Council on the Open PACE
Program.
2.B. 2016-523 American Public Works Association (APWA) Project of Merit
Award for Ocotillo Park.
John Corella, City Engineer, announced that the City received the Project of Merit Award for Ocotillo Park from the
American Public Works Association(APWA)and presented it to the City Council.
2.C. 2016-532 Business Relocation Assistance Program
Charles McClendon, City Manager, reported that the City Council authorized an initial funding of$50,000 for a
Business Relocation Assistance Program. Staff was directed to develop a program with guidelines for the
program that will be implemented once the City Charter goes into effect. City Manager McClendon presented the
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proposed program.
Mario Gonzales, suggested making sure that the relocated business opens the same business.
It was the consensus of the City Council to add the following to the program:
1. The assistance program will be in the form of a forgivable low interest loan by the City. The longer the
business stays in the City over time the entire loan will be forgiven.
2. The business must reopen the same type of business.
3. The business must remain in good standing.
Staff will bring back a complete program with the inclusion of the comments that have been made on January 11,
2017.
2.D. 2016-517 Local Government and Immigration Enforcement
Staff provided information on the current policies related to immigration enforcement.
Valerie Schechter, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She urged the City to do a proclamation proclaiming
Cathedral City as a safe inclusive community.
Staff will work on a draft statement regarding the City's policy on immigration and being a safe inclusive
community.
3. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Eric Vail indicated that the City Council will recess to Closed Session to discuss the items listed on
the Agenda.
Mario Gonzales,Cathedral City,indicated that he has developed many properties throughout the Community and
they have some pending real estate transactions and they are looking forward to moving forward with them.
Andy Jessup, indicated that the Auto Dealers Association in Cathedral City are very concerned with the proposed
zone change that will allow cannabis dispensaries right next to the auto dealers. He stated that he doesn't
understand why the City would jeopordize their largest economic engine. He encouraged the City Council to
impose a moratorium on cannabis businesses.
Wes Hinkle, owner of the Volvo and Surabu Dealership in Cathedral City indicated that the City allowing cannabis
businesses in the area next to his dealership has jepordized the expansion of his business. He has a very
successful business in town and would like it to grow and expand, which would be good for the City. He
encouraged the City not to allow cannabis businesses in the area of the auto center.
Alan Carvalho, feels that businesses growing in the City is good for the City no matter what the type of business it
is and feels that the City should not discriminate against any business that wants to open in town.
Mike Rhinehart, General Manager of Volkswagon expressed his concern with cannabis businesses being allowed
in the auto center and the impact it will have on the dealerships. He encouraged the City Council not to allow
cannabis businesses in the auto center.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:37 p.m.
3.A. 2016-520 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
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Property Location: APNS: 680-442-039 (33560 Navajo Trail)
Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor
Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and James Fortson
Property Owners: Housing Successor Agency
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential purchase of real
property
3.B. 2016-494 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
Property Location: Approximately 5.79 acres at Margot Murphy Way
south of E. Palm Canyon Drive; A.P.N. 687-510-049 and 687-510-050,
Parcels 6 and 7
Negotiating Parties: City Council as Successor Agency to the Former
Redevelopment Agency and City Urban Revitalization Corp.
Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corp.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Potential Sale of Real Property
3.C. 2016-527 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 as the Successor Agency to
the former Redevelopment Agency and the City Urban Revitalization
Corporation
Property Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property
City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the price and terms for
the potential sale of real property at the following locations:
APN:680-442-039(33560 Navajo Trail)
APN:687-510-049 and 687-510-050
Approximately 15 acres south of East Palm Canyon Drive at Date Palm
There was no reportable action taken.
ADJOURN
Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 6:38 p.m.
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STANLEY E. HENRY, Mayor
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GARY F.Ho WELL, C7 y Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM
• CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stan Henry called the December 14, 2016, City Council Meeting to order at 6:38 p.m.
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member John Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
Council Memebr 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
Dale Jag, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He expressed his concerns with residents being afraid to speak
during Public Comment for fear of verbal retaliation and harassment.
Alan Carvalho,Cathedral City, was called to speak. He apologized to anyone that he may have offended and
encouraged residents to get involed and be engaged.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,to approve the
following Consent Agenda Items.The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Carnevale, Council Member Aguilar, and
Kaplan
2.A. 2016-530 Receive and file Payment of Claims and Demands
This item was approved.
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Enactment No: M.O.6690
2.B. 2016-538 Approve City Council Minutes
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6691
2.C. 2016-526 Amendment to SUP#16-021, Desert Oasis Market
This item was approved.
Enactment No: M.O.6692
2.D. 2016-518 Program Supplemental Agreement No. N011-Rev. 1 to
Administering Agency-State Agreement No. 08-5430R for the Date
Palm Drive Bridge Widening Project
This item was approved.
Enactment No: Reso 2016-45
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.A. 2016-528 Extension of Moratorium on the Approval of New Cannabis
Dispensaries
City Attorney Eric Vail,gave an overview of the proposed moratorium indicating that the initial 45 day period of the
moratorium is not enough time to throughly study the issues and prepare ordinance amendments. The proposed
ordinance would extend the moratorium approved in Ordinance No. 785 for a period of six months.
Mayor Stan Henry opened the Public Hearing for discussion, there being none,he closed the Public Hearing.
City Manager Charles McClendon, announced the names of the individuals that were appointed to the Medical
Cannabis Task Force.
A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve an
Interim Urgency Ordinance extending the temporary moratorium on the approval of new applications
for dispensaries for a period of six months. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar
Nay: 1 - Mayor Pro Tem Pettis
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Enactment No: Ord 786
3.B. 2016-492 Substantial Amendment to the Community Development Block
Grant(CDBG) Fiscal Year 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Annual Action
Plans
John Corella, City Engineer,indicated that there are some updates that need to be made to the surplus fund for
projects and will require this item to be continued to a later date. It is staff's recommendation that the Council
open the Public Hearing and continue it to January 25, 2017.
Mayor Stan Henry opened the Public Hearing for discussion. The Public Hearing is contiued to January 25, 2017.
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. Enactment No: M.O.6693
3.C. 2016-521 Disposition of a Certain Housing Parcel
Mayor Stan Henry opened the Public Hearing for discussion, there being none, he closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,that the City
Council,acting as the Housing Successor Agency,authroize the sale of one duplex housing parcel
located at 33560 Navajo Trail,APN:680-442-039 from James Fortson,in the amount of$175,000.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.6694
3.D. 2016-519 Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use
Permit 16-023 for WCCC-West Coast Cannabis Club, 68828
Ramon Road, Suite A2
City Attorney Eric Vail gave an overview of the role of the City Council in the appeal process.
Pat Milos, Community Development Director,presented the Conditional Use Permit as it was presented to the
Planning Commission. He stated that the Commission approved the CUP.
Michael Peterson, appellant,presented his appeal. He feels that the CUP approved by the Planning Commission
should be overturned based on undue concentration. He encouraged the Council to institute a moratorium on the
issuance of CUPs on licenses that have already been granted until undue concentration is clearly defined.
Kenneth Churchill, applicant, stated that the Council has received a letter addressing all of the issues of the
appeal that was submitted on the CUP that was approved for West Coast Cannabis Club. He gave an overview of
who he is and what type of business he plans to run in Cathedral City.
Mayor Henry opened the Public Hearing for discussion. He indicated that Council received many letters regarding
this issue which were made part of the record.
Jon Bronstien,property owner of the proposed site of West Coast Cannabis Club. He indicated that he supports
the decision of the Planning Commission and encourages the City Council to uphold their decision.
Mayor Henry closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to deny the
appeal of the Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit 16-023 for West Coast
Cannabis Club located at 68828 Ramon Road,Suite A2 and affirm,in whole,the decision of the
Planning Commission.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.6695
3.E. 2016-524 Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit
16-038 for Green Dragon Collective, 68860 Perez Road, Suite K
Pat Milos, Community Development Director,presented the CUP as it was presented to the Planning
Commission. He indicated that the Planning Commission denied the CUP because of the concern that granting
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the CUP as described in the staff report would be detrimental to existing uses spcifically permitted in the 1-1
Zone.
Glenn Standbridge, Green Dragon Collective,Appellant, stated that he wanted to let the Council know who they
are and what type of business they run. They want to be good neighbors and be an asset to the Community and
they plan on giving back to the community.
Mayor Stan Henry opened the Public Hearing for discussion.
Nick Hughes, was called to speak. He indicated that he is opposed the the issuance of a CUP for Green Dragon
Collective being located at 68860 Perez Road, Suite K.
Alex Campbell, was called to speak. He indicated that he is in favor of the CUP and encourage the Council to
overturn the denial of the CUP.
Mark Moran, was called to speak. He indicated that he is in favor of the CUP.
Troy Solomon, was called to speak. He indicated that he is also in favor of the CUP.
Pamela Allen, was called to speak. She indicated that she is in favor of the aproval of the CUP.
Brieanna Steele, was called to speak. She indicated that she is also in favor or the approval of the CUP.
Mayor Henry clossed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to reverse the
decision of the Planning Commission's decision to deny CUP 16-038 for Green Dragon Collective,68860
Perez Road,Suite K and to approve the Conditional Use Permit.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.6696
4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
4.A. 2016-475 New Firefighter Positions
A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve a
budget amendment to the FY 16-17 budget in the amount of$175,251 and authorize the addition of
three full time employees.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.6697
4.B. 2016-529 Acceptance and Placement of Art Pieces Donated by Simi Dabah
and Dinato and Placement of Friends of the Heart
A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve the
acceptance and installation of 6 donated art pieces at the following locations as recommended by the
Public Arts Commission in an amount not to exceed$13,500 from the Public Arts Fund:
1. Ocotillo Park: Simi Dabah art piece 2003-02-02. Budget: $1300 includes transportation and
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installation.
2. Ramon Road Median near Whispering Palms: Simi Dabah art piece 2006-02-14. Budget: $2000
includes transportation and installation.
3. Parking lot behind Senior Center off of Buddy Rogers: Simi Dabah art piece 2008-05-31. Budget:
$2000 includes transportation,installation and renovation to landscaping.
4. Avenida Lalo Guerrero near Swiss Cheese art piece: Simi Dabah art piece 2012-07-09. Budget:
$3300 includes transportation,installation and repair to desert landscape during installation.
Dinato Sculpture from the Colin Fisher Gallery: Dinato has successfully sold his work in Cathedral City
and he would like to give back in the form of a donated art piece. The Commission is recommending
that the Dinato sculpture be placed in the city hall paseo.
5. City Hall Paseo on the City Hall side near the door to the elevator: Dinato(yellow art piece).
Budget: $1000 includes transportation and installation.
Friends of the Heart: "Friends of the Heart"is a limestone art piece donated to the city and was
formerly located in the city hall paseo on the pedestal.
6. City Hall Paseo on the Police side near the telephone: Friends of the Heart. Budget: $3900
includes transportation and installation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar
Nay: 1 - Mayor Pro Tem Pettis
Enactment No: M.O. 6698
5. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Mark Carnevale felt that the Boys and Girls Club and CVREP events that were held were great.
Council Member John Aguilar reported that he attended the grand opening event for the new SBA Satellite Office.
Council Member Shelley Kaplan attended the CVREP event, which was a great success. They had rendering of
the proposed live theater performance center. He along with other members of the City Council attended the
retirement party for Sly Zelnys, Human Resources Manager. He announced that Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis was
appointed to serve on the Human Development Committee for the National League of California Cities. He
reported that he attended the Historic Presentation Committee Meeting, they offered an excellent presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis, feels that there should be a variety of art pieces placed from various artists
throughout the community, which is why he voted no on the previous item on the Agenda. He reported that he
along with other staff members had the opportunity to travel to our Sister City,Jalisco Mexico. Delegates from
Jalisco will be traveling to Cathedral City during the Taste of Jalisco event. The two cities have worked on a
variety of projects throughout the years. They have indicated that they want to give back to the community of
Cathedral City through cultural presentations of art work and music. He reported that we are celebrating 20 years
of sisterhood. He presented the Mayor with a plaque of recognition from Jalisco. He also reported that he
attended a good reception hosted by Assemblyman Garcia. He indicated that he had the opportunity to meet with
two young men who want to get involved and engaged in the community and he gave staff information to each of
them.
Mayor Stan Henry stated that there have been several events going on throughout the community. He was able to
meet with Assemblyman Garcia and they discussed transportation funds and housing issues and progams. He
felt they were good discussions. He thanked Mayor Pro Tern for the plaque from Jalisco. He reported that he
also attended the retirement party for Sly Zelyns and announced that Captain Moss is retiring and this is his last
official meeting. He thanked him for his service to Cathedral City and the Coachella Valley and wished him well in
his retirement.
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6. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the items listed on the
Agenda. All items were discussed during the Study Session portion of the meeting and is reflected in the minutes
of the Study Session Meeting of December 14, 2016.
6.A. 2016-520 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
Property Location: APNS: 680-442-039 (33560 Navajo Trail)
Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor
Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and James Fortson
Property Owners: Housing Successor Agency
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential purchase of real
property
6.B. 2016-494 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
Property Location: Approximately 5.79 acres at Margot Murphy Way
south of E. Palm Canyon Drive; A.P.N. 687-510-049 and 687-510-050,
Parcels 6 and 7
Negotiating Parties: City Council as Successor Agency to the Former
Redevelopment Agency and City Urban Revitalization Corp.
Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corp.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Potential Sale of Real Property
6.C. 2016-527 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 as the Successor Agency to
the former Redevelopment Agency and the City Urban Revitalization
Corporation
Property Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property
ADJOURN
Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the City Concil Meeting at 9:14 p.m.
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