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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2017-01-25 I Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, January 25, 2017 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of January 25, 2017, 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 • SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mayor Stan Henry presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Sue Townsley for her service on the Public Arts Commission. • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He personally thanked Sue Townsley for her service on the Public Arts Commission and even though she won't be on the Commission any longer he is grateful that she will still be available and involved in the community. 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2017-24 Council Policy on Mayoral Rotation under the City Charter City Manager Charles McClendon presented his suggested procedure for the selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem beginning in December 2018. It was the consensus of the City Council to move forward with an Ordinance outlining the procedures for the selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern and to include that a Council Member may pass on their turn to serve as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and when a Council Member fills an unexpired term they still get to serve their term. An Ordinance will be brought to the Council for consideration at a future Council Meeting. 2.B. 2017-29 Discussion on Tax Rates for Cannabis Cultivation and Manufacturing Businesses It was the consensus of the City Council to direct the Medical Cannabis Task Force to discuss the tax rates for cannabis cultivation and manufacturing businesses between the range of$15 and$25 and bring back a recommendation to the City Council. Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION January 25,2017 3. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the items listed on the Agenda. 3.A. 2017-19 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 12.5 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. 3.B. 2017-22 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 3.C. 2017-27 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: APNS: 680-401-008 (68840 Cedar Rd); and 680-401-010 (68860 Cedar Rd) Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency; City of Cathedral City and Mario Perez, Inc. Property Owners: Housing Successor Agency Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential purchase of real property The City Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m. City Attorney Eric Vail announced the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following items: Conference with Real Property Negotiations for the following properties: Cathedral City Page 2 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION January 25,2017 3A. Approximately 12.5 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. 38.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 ty p Property Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property There was no reportable action taken. Item 3C.APNS:680-401-008(68840 Cedar Rd);and 680-401-010(68860 Cedar Rd) Negotiating Parties:City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency; City of Cathedral City and Mario Perez, Inc. Property Owners: Housing Successor Agency Under Negotiations:Price and Terms for potential purchase of real property Will come back to the City Council for formal action on February 8, 2017. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 6:30 p.m. ' NLEY E. HENRY, Mayor ATTES GAR `- . HO ELL, ity r Cathedral City Page 3 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, January 25, 2017 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the January 25, 2017, Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Shelley Kaplan led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Council Member Mark Carnevale offered the invocation. • ROLL CALL Present: 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Council Member Mark Carnevale, Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member John Aguilar, and Mayor Pro Tem Gregory S. Pettis • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Erin Stone, Cathedral City, was called to speak. Read excerpts from the City's Municipal Code related to noise. She expressed her concern with the noise that is generated from the dropping of weights at In-Shape that have negatively affected their quality of life. Nick Stone, Cathedral City, was called to speak. Stated that this is their last attempt to protect their health and their investment. They are disappointed with the lack of solutions or resolutions being made with the noise issue generated from In-Shape. He requested that the City Council get involved and have a sound test conducted in their home. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He announced that there is one vacancy on the Public Arts Commission and one vacancy on the Parks and Community Events Commission and encouraged those who are interested to apply. He announced that there is an Art Exhibit in the Commuinity Art Gallery and gave an overview of the upcoming displays. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve the following Consent Agenda Items.The motion carried by the following vote: Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 4/11/2017 City Council REGULAR MEETING January 25,2017 Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Council Member Carnevale, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Aguilar, and Mayor Pro Tern Pettis 2.A. 2017-36 City Council Minutes of November 30, 2016 and December 12, 2016 A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve the following Consent Agenda Items.The motion carried by the following vote: Enactment No: M.O.6711 2.B. 2017-16 Expenditure Plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account(SLESA)for FY 2016-2017. This Staff Report was approved. Enactment No: M.O. 6712 2.C. 2017-17 License Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control District and Water Conservation District(RCFCD)for the Construction and Maintenance of the Cathedral City Whitewater Bike Path. This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6713 2.D. 2017-20 Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for Design of the Date Palm Drive Bridge Widening Project This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6714 2.E. 2017-21 Date Palm Drive/Cathedral Canyon Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Improvements Final Acceptance This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6715 2.F. 2017-26 Contract to Present a Stakeholder Workshop on Community Benefits Agreements This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6716 2.G. 2017-31 2017 Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Grant Application This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6717 Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 4/11/2017 • City Council REGULAR MEETING January 25,2017 2.H. 2017-32 2016 California Office of Traffic Safety Grant and 2016 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O. 6718 2.1. 2017-06 Battle of the Badges Boxing Event 2017 This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6719 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.A. 2016-546 Substantial Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Fiscal Year 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Annual Action Plans John Corella, City Engineer, gave an overview of the substantial amendment to the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Fiscal Year 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Annual Action Plans. Mayor Stan Henry opened the Public Hearing for comments, there being none, he closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Mayor Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve a Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year(FY)2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Annual Action Plans to program left over and unallocated funds to the Whitewater Neighborhood Street Improvement Project(Project);and authorize the City Manager(or designee)to submit the Substantial Amendment to the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)for their review.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Council Member Carnevale, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Aguilar, and Mayor Pro Tem Pettis Enactment No: M.O.6720 3.B. 2016-559 Disposition of Certain Vacant Parcels Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director,gave an overview of the disposition of two vacant properties, one located at 31555 Victor Road and one at 31837 Avenida Alvera. Mayor Stan Henry opened the Public Hearing for comments, there being none, he closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Pettis,acting as the Housing Successor Agency,authorize the sale of one vacant housing parcel in the amount of$38,000 and the sale of one vacant City parcel in the amount of$40,000.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Council Member Carnevale, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Aguilar, and Mayor Pro Tern Pettis Enactment No: M.O. 6721 4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 4.A. 2017-25 Cathedral City Royal Caviar Festival Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 4/11/2017 City Council REGULAR MEETING January 25,2017 A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,to approve Special Use Permit#17-002.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Council Member Carnevale, Council Member Kaplan; Council Member Aguilar,and Mayor Pro Tern Pettis Enactment No: M.O.6722 4.B. 2017-18 Proposed Amendment to Ordinance Requiring Landscape-Related Businesses to Complete a Course on Water Efficiency A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,to approve the introduction and first reading,by title only,an Ordinance of the City of Cathedral City amending Section 5.81.030 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to add water efficiency curriculum to the educational prerequisites for issuance of a business license to landscape-related businesses.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Council Member Carnevale, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Aguilar,and Mayor Pro Tern Pettis Enactment No: M.O.6723 4.C. 2017-30 Resolution to Approve a Fire Department Application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a Staffing of Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve a Resolution pertaining to an application for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Council Member Carnevale, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Aguilar, and Mayor Pro Tern Pettis Enactment No: Reso 2017-04 4.D. 2017-33 2017 Donation of Communications Equipment A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve the donation of forty portable VHF radios,chargers and batteries to the Tequila,Jalisco,Mexico Sister City.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Council Member Carnevale, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Aguilar, and Mayor Pro Tern Pettis Enactment No: M.O. 6724 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mark Carnevale, thanked Corinne Kennedy for the article she did on Officer Hodge on the homeless issues. He congratulated Officer Hodge for all of his hard work and thanked Chief Crum for implementing the program. He thanked Public Works for their work during the rains. He spoke about the California Jazz Foundation and encouraged those that are interesed and have time, get involved with the organization. He participated in the reading program at Agua Caliente Elementary School reading program, which they do once a month. He stated that he is looking forward to the Goal Setting meeting this weekend. Council Member Shelley Kaplan,reported that he attended the Health Center Event that was hosted by Congressman Ruiz. It had an excellent turnout and more events will be taking place in the future. A sculpture dedication on February 3, 2017 will be held at the Senior Center. Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 4/11/2017 City Council REGULAR MEETING January 25,2017 Mayor Stan Henry reported that the College of the Desert, State of the College, will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. at the college. 6. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session at the end of the Study Session Meeting. All items under Closed Session were discussed at that time and are reflected in the Study Session Minutes of January 25, 2017. 6.A. 2017-19 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 12.5 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. 6.B. 2017-22 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 6.C. 2017-27 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: APNS: 680-401-008 (68840 Cedar Rd); and 680-401-010 (68860 Cedar Rd) Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency; City of Cathedral City and Mario Perez, Inc. Property Owners: Housing Successor Agency Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential purchase of real property Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 4/11/2017 City Council REGULAR MEETING January 25,2017 ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting of January 25, 2017 at 7:22 p.m. S ANLEY E.H—r"Y, Mayor ATTES : n RY F. HO ELL; n'erk f , Cathedral City Page 6 Printed on 4/11/2017