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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2017-02-08 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, February 8, 2017 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of February 8, 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 • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT None 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2017-61 Interview Applicants for the Public Arts Commission and Parks and Community Events Commission Interviews were conducted to fill vacancies on the Public Arts Commission and the Parks and Community Events Commission. The following individuals were interviewed for the noted Commission: Public Arts Commission: Eugene Poe Robby Sherwin Dean Keefer was not available to be interviewed, however, wanted to be considered. Parks and Community Events Commission: Karyn Barnes Sharon Kay Snow Appointments will be made during the City Council Meeting that will begin at 6:30 p.m. 2.B. 2017-48 Mayor Appointment to the Oversight Board Mayor Stan Henry stated that he currently serves on the Cathedral City Oversight Board as an appointee of the County Supervisor. He indicated that he is appointing himself to serve on the Cathedral City Oversight Board as the Mayor's apointee and the new Riverside County Board Supervisor can make his/her appointment to the Oversight Board once appointed. Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION February 8,2017 2.C. 2017-58 Community Events Update for Spring 2017 Chris Parman, Communication and Events Manager, gave an update on the City's community events for Spring 2017. 3. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council will recess to Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the Agenda. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:43 p.m. 3.A. 2017-49 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. 2017-50 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. 2017-51 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 Cathedral City Page 2 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION February 8,2017 Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations 3.D. 2017-66 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 3.5 acres north of Vega Road, east of Landau Blvd. by APN's 678-030-061, 678-030-063, 678-030-065, 678-030-067, 678-030-069 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City and Mario Perez, Inc. Property Owner: City of Cathedral City 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 following items listed on the Agenda: Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.regarding the following locations: - Approximately 12.5 acres at the Northwest Corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive. - Approximately 15 acres south of East Palm Canyon Drive at Date Palm Drive - 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 - Approximately 3.5 acres north of Vega Road, east of Landau Blvd.by APN's 678-030-061, 678-030-063, 678-030-065, 678-030-067, 678-030-069 He stated that there was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 6:30 p.m. STANLEY E. HENRY, May ATTEST -. GARY F. OWE L City Clerk • Cathedral City Page 3 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, February 8, 2017 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Regular Meeting of February 8, 2017, to order at 6:35 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member John Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Council Member Mark Carnevale announced that Chief Wilson's father passed away and asked that everyone keep his family in their thoughts. He then 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 Mayor Stan Henry stated that Item 4C.Amend Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapters 9.108, 9.26, 9.28, 9.30, 9.36, 9.40 and 9.42 Related to Medical Cannabis(ZOA 16-003)will be heard under the Public Hearing Section of the Agenda. Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director,provided updated information on Consent Item 2C. Payoff of Sewer Assessments. She stated that 4 parcels were added changing the dollar amount to$1.37 million. • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Diane Gill, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She questioned why all of the marijuana businesses on Perez Road are not being located on the other side of the freeway. There is objection in the community to the marijuana businesses on Perez Road. She expressed her concerns with the safety of the residents of the community. She requested that the City pursue the idea of these business types being located on the other side of the freeway. Tim Parrott, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He reminded everyone that a program on the Challenges and Solutions in the Coachella and Imperial Valley for California's Affordable Crisis, which will be held in Indio. He encouraged a member of the City Council to attend. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 4/20/2017 City Council REGULAR MEETING February 8,2017 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 Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar 2.A. 2017-64 Receive and file Payment of Claims and Demands This Staff Report was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6724 2.B. 2017-53 Second Reading of an Ordinance Requiring Landscape-Related Businesses to Complete a Course on Water Efficiency This item was approved. Enactment No: Ord 788 2.C. 2017-55 Payoff of Sewer Assessments This Item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6725 2.D. 2017-59 Tract No. 32858: Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Sol Recovery, LLC. This Item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6726 2.E. 2017-60 Council Appointments to Various Local Agencies This Item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6727 2.F. 2017-23 Contract Award to Cal Stripe, Inc.for Pavement Striping, Markings and Markers on City Arterial Streets This Item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6728 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.A. 2017-35 Disposition of Certain Vacant Parcels Tami Scott Administrative Services Director,presented the Staff Report to the City Council. Mayor Stan Henry opened the Public Hearing for comments, there being none,he closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,that the City Council acting as the Housing Successor Agency,approve the sale of two vacant housing parcels located at 68840 and 68860 Cedar Road(APN 680-401-008 and 680-401-010)in the amount of$40,000. Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 4/20/2017 City Council REGULAR MEETING February 8,2017 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.6729 4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 4.A. 2017-63 Caribbean Music Festival A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve Special Use Permit#17-004 to hold a Caribbean Festival in Cathedral City May 26,2017 through May 28,2017.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.6730 4.B. 2017-62 Appointments to the Public Arts Commission and Parks and Community Events Commission A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to appoint Robby Sherwin to fill an unexpired term on the Public Arts Commission with a term continuing to June 30, 2019 and appoint Karyn Barnes to fill an unexpired term on the Parks and Community Events Commission with a term continuing to June 30,2019.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.6731 4.C. 2017-56 Amend Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapters 9.108, 9.26, 9.28, 9.30, 9.36, 9.40 and 9.42 Related to Medical Cannabis (ZOA 16-003). Pat Milos, Community Development Director,presented the Staff Report. Clarification was made that the proposed Ordinance does not affect the moratorium on dispensaries. Mayor Stan Henry opened the Public Hearing for comments. Roger Culbertson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He would like the Council to pause and not take action on this Ordinance allowing the residents to get educated and the Task Force to do their job. Greg Marty, Orange County, was called to speak. He stated that he is a distributor. He stated that Cathedral City has strigent rules and he appreciates that. He offered his assistance to the City in any area that they may need. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated that he speaks for himself and likes the way the City is moving forward. He feels that there is more than one point of view. Gretta Carter, Desert Hot Springs, was called to speak. She has two businesses in Cathedral City. She stated that no one was harder in the back ground checks than Cathedral City. She feels that input from the Task Force is important. Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 4/20/2017 City Council REGULAR MEETING February 8,2017 Denise Cross, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She feels that the City is overlooking some items and is moving too fast. She stated that crime is on the rise. She encouraged the Council to slow the process down and to consider alternative areas. Mayor Stan Henry closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,to approve the introduction and first reading,by title only,and Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City amending the Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapters 9.108,9.26,9.28,9.30,9.36,9.40 and 9.42 related to Medical Cannabis(ZOA 16-003),and approve the assicated exemption to the California Environmentaly Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to section 15601 (b)(3)of the CEQA Guidelines.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, and Council Member Aguilar Nay: 2- Mayor Henry, and Council Member Carnevale Enactment No: M.O.6732 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member John Aguilar thanked Staff for the presentation on the Date Palm Bridge Widening Project that was given to the Date Palm Country Club residents. He heard great feedback from the residents. He along with Mayor Pro Tem Pettis held City Hall in Your Corner on February 2, 2017, there was a great turnout with a lot of interaction. Council Member Shelley Kaplan reported that he attended the State of the College for College of the Desert. He also attended the Chamber of Commerce event last week where they discussed joining the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. He feels that the City Council held a very good Goal Session Meeting in January and more discussion regarding the goals will be held in the corning months. Council Member Mark Carnevale reported that he attended the Chamber of Commerce Power Lunch and he is excited about joining the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and the opportunities that it will bring. He attended the Rotary Meeting where the District Attorney spoke on interesting topics and their programs. He stated that he is looking forward to the Taste of Jalisco. He announced that Nicolino's will be holding a Spaghetti Fundraising Dinner in March for the Cathedral City High School Theater. He and his wife will be attending the Agnes Pelton Society Event. Mayor Pro Tern Greg Pettis felt that the District Attorney did a great job at showing off his department and the programs that they are doing at the Rotary Meeting. He congratulated the Chamber of Commerce on their new map, they did a good job putting it together. He reported on the Taste of Jalisco Event and all of the delegates that will be visiting the City. He will be going to Washington on behalf of SCAG. Mayor Stan Henry, reported that a dedication of Public Art was held at the Senior Center. The RSVP luncheon, which recognizes many volunteers, will be held February 14, 2017. On Monday evening the Council will be attending the League of CA Cities Dinner in Wildomar. He reported that the Cathedral City Choir has been invited to go to Hawaii and they are looking for sponsorships. Anyone interested in sponsoring the choir should contact the high school or himself. The Cathedral City High School Band has been invited to a competition in San Jose. There is a great weekend planned for Taste of Jalisco and he encouraged everyone to come and enjoy the festivities. 6. CLOSED SESSION All of the items listed under Closed Session were discussed during the Study Session portion of the meeting and is indicated in the Study Sessison Minutes of February 8, 2017. Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 4/20/2017 City Council REGULAR MEETING February 8,2017 6.A. 2017-49 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. 2017-50 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. 2017-51 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. 2017-66 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 3.5 acres north of Vega Road, east of Landau Blvd. by APN's 678-030-061, 678-030-063, 678-030-065, 678-030-067, 678-030-069 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City and Mario Perez, Inc. Property Owner: City of Cathedral City Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 4/20/2017 City Council REGULAR MEETING February 8,2017 Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjoume 1 he Regular City Council Meeting of February 8, 2017 at 7:53 p.m. .TANLEY E. HENRY, Mayor ATTEST' e ' GARY f10 ELL, City Cle k Cathedral City Page 6 Printed on 4/20/2017