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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2019-05-08 44 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Study Session Wednesday, May 8, 2019 4:00 PM City Council Chambers 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero Cathedral City, CA 92234 • CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM by Mayor Mark Carnevale. • ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mark Carnevale Mayor Present 4:00 PM John Aguilar Mayor Pro Tern Present 4:00 PM Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 4:00 PM Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 4:00 PM • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK 1. 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. 1. Consultation with the Chief of Police, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(a) Threat to Public Services and Facilities The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 4:00 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 4:30 p.m. Algeria Ford, Deputy City Attorney, announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss item 1. Consultation with Chief of Police, Threat to Public Services and Facilities. No reportable action was taken. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. STUDY SESSION A. Presentation Transgender Health and Wellness Center Recommendation: This is a presentation only, no formal action will be required. Thomi Clinton, CEO of Transgender Community Coalition and Transgender Health and Wellness Center, provided an overview of the services offered at the Transgender Health Wellness Center and the affects the center is having on the community. The public can receive information about the center on their website at www.trans.help or by calling (760) 202-4308. B. Update Palm Springs International Airport Commission Recommendation: This item is for discussion only, there will be no formal action required. Richard Altman, Cathedral City Representative on the Palm Springs International Airport Commission, provided an update on the Palm Springs International Airport Commission. C. City Facility Naming Policy Recommendation: City Council has requested Staff to submit a policy for naming City-owned land, buildings, and facilities that provides formal guidance and a procedure for the consideration of appropriate names. This proposed policy is for City Council review and comment. Vincent Lopez, Senior Analyst for the Engineering Department, introduced the item and gave an overview of the City Facility Naming Policy for review and discussion. Alan Carvalho, Chairman of the Public Arts Commission, was called to speak. He spoke on behalf of the Public Arts Commission and asked that the City Council take into consideration the rules and guidelines for spending money from the Public Arts Fund. The City Council directed staff to add language to the policy giving the Council discretion on all decisions with respect to the naming or renaming of a City facility and to clarify the language pertaining to the process of verifying a person's qualifications when considering naming a facility after a person, group or organization. D. Police Staffing Presentation Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only. Deputy Police Chief Yoakum introduce the item and gave an overview on the Police Department organization, current operations, hiring process, and staffing needs. Shelley Kaplan, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He inquired on how hate crimes are recorded for the HRC Rating. Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 6/06/2019 Chip Yarbourough, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He stated that the current staffing in the Police Department is not ideal. He believes whatever the City can do to hire more staff will be helpful. He explained that the new CAD system is based on a cloud network and will make operations with surrounding cities easier and increase response times. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He stated that his personal experience with the Police Department has always been good. He believes the Police Department and the Fire Department are incredible and he thanked them. Allen Worthy, Palm Springs resident, was called to speak. He spoke about an old issue that he has with the Police Department. E. Census 2020 Complete Count Committee Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the establishment of an Ad-Hoc Census 2020 Complete Count Committee and appoint two Councilmembers to serve on the committee. Charles McClendon, City Manager, introduced the item and gave an overview of the recommendation to establish an Ad-Hoc Census 2020 Complete Count Committee. He stated that he appointed Chris Parman and Vincent Lopez to sit on the committee as staff members. It was the consensus of the City Council to have Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez and Councilmember Raymond Gregory sit on the Ad-Hoc Census 2020 Complete Count Committee along with staff 4. 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: One B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 13.5 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 Rich Tarpening, KESQ Radio, was called to speak. He encouraged the City Council to restore the media's access to the ERICA radio system. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He stated that he is a volunteer member of the Cathedral City Fire Department Community Emergency Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 6/06/2019 Response Team (CERT) and feels that in an emergency it is crucial to have access to radios. The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:10 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 items 4A. Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation for one case, and item 48. Conference with Real Property Negotiator for Approximately 13.5 acres south of East Palm Canyon Drive at Date Palm Drive with no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Mark Carnevale adjourned the Study Session Meeting of May 8, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. t'Ola itVa/tf2/ Mayor, ity of Cathedral City City Clerk, ity of Ciathedral City Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 6/06/2019 44 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Regular Meeting Wednesday, May 8, 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 Tern Present 6:30 PM Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 6:30 PM Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 6:30 PM • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Vincent Beckley, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He encouraged hedge requirements and requested that the City Council evaluate the current code and make changes. He offered his assistance. Chip Yarborough, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He expressed concern about the City hiring Firefighter EMTs rather than Figherfighter Paramedics. He stated that the language of the measures on the ballots that were voted on by the voters were for Firefighter Paramedics not Firefighter EMTs. He encouraged the City Council to research what the citizens voted for. Shelley Kaplan, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He recalls that the City Council gave direction to amend the ordinance with regards to hedges and he encouraged the City Council to move forward with it. He also stated, with regard to the to EMTs verses paramedics, that City Council previously made the decision to go with paramedics not EMTs. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He stated that he supports amending the code related to hedges. He announced the DATA awards will be held at the Mary Pickford Theater and the Sioux Wars exhibit is now displayed at the Cathedral City Library, and he thanked Sue Townsley for all her efforts with the exhibit. Allen Worthy, Palm Springs resident, was called to speak. He discussed claims and complaints he has made. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez reported that he attended the sewer assessment district formation community meeting at Ocotillo Park. He also attended the Orion Awards and felt it was a beautiful evening. He also attended the National Day of Prayer at the Southwest Church. He also reported that he attended the Dream Homes Park community meeting. Mayor Pro Tem John Aguilar reported that he attended the Veterans dedication for the LGBTQ Memorial. Mayor Carnevale and former Mayor Greg Pettis received awards at the luncheon following the dedication. He also had the opportunity to attend the Cinco De Mayo Event at the Senior Center and the Evening Under the Stars in Palm Springs where Rhonda Hart was awarded a community service award. Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported that he has been meeting with several citizens and staff members and continues to value everything that he is learning. He, along with the Mayor, attended the SCAG annual membership meeting. At the SCAG conference he and City Manager Charles McClendon were able to attend the traffic safety session, regarding distracted drivers, which can be deadly. He reminded everyone that Mother's Day is on Sunday. Mayor Mark Carrnevale reported that he attended the ribbon cutting at the House of Lucidity, they have done a beautiful job with their building. He also attended the SCAG meeting, the Cinco de Mayo event at the Senior Center and the recognition presentation of the new Police Department employees. Yesterday he attended the Sister City Committee meeting where they discussed new ideas and direction. He will be attending the DVBA luncheon, the Gay Restaurant and Bar Committee meeting, the ribbon cutting at the Scrap Gallery and the ribbon cutting at the new Lexus dealership and ICSC. He announced the Cathedral City Evening Rotary will be holding their first Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 6/06/2019 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Aguilar, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez A. Resolution Approving the Application for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds for the Dream Homes Park Project. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the application for a Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) Grant to be submitted for the Dream Homes Park Project and authorize the Mayor to sign the Resolution on behalf of Cathedral City. Reso 2019-08 B. Authorize a Task Order for Albert A. Webb Associates to Prepare a Justification to Prioritize the Varner Road Improvements between Palm Dr. and Date Palm Dr. in the CVAG TPPS. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to issue a task order to Albert A. Webb Associates to prepare a justification to prioritize the Varner Road Improvements between Palm Drive and Date Palm Drive in the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Transportation Project Prioritization Plan Study (TPPS) for a not to exceed cost of$8,740. M.O. 2019-52 4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS A. Adopting Resolutions for the Biennial Budget Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt the FY 2019/2020 and FY 2020/2021 Biennial Budget Tami Scott, Administrative Services Director, gave an overview on the recommendation to adopt resolutions for the Biennial Budget for 2019/2020 and 2020/2021. Chip Yarborough, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He encouraged the City Council to consider hiring an in-house attorney to save money on legal fees. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He commended Tami Scott on her work on the City's Budget and the many awards the City has received for them over the years. Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 6/06/2019 Motion to approve the following resolutions for the FY 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 Biennial Budget. Resolution by the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, California, approving the budget for the fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21 Resolution by the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, California, approving a capital improvement program (C1P) for fiscal years 2020 through 2024 Resolution by the Board of the Cathedral City Public Financing Authority approving a budget for the fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21 Resolution by the City of Cathedral City as the Housing Successor Agency approving a budget for the fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21 Resolution by the Successor Agency to the Cathedral City Redevelopment Agency approving a budget for fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Aguilar, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez B. General Fund Allocation for Homeless Services Recommendation: This item is presented for the City Council's discussion, information and direction. Staff recommends that if the Council is ready to act on allocating the general funds, a motion be made identifying funding to be allocated to either the CVAG Rapid Housing Program, or offset the homeless camp clean-up costs incurred by the city. Charles McClendon, City Manager, introduced the item and gave an overview on the general fund allocation for homeless services. He explained options for funding the CVAG homeless program in the amount of$100,000. Sabby Jonathan, Chair of the CVAG Homeless Committee, was called to speak. He encouraged the City Council to consider funding $100,000 to the CVAG homeless program to take advantage of the matching system offered by the Desert Healthcare District. He explained they have heard the issues and are trying to do a better job and they will be evaluating their current contracts as they transition. He thanked Mayor Mark Carnevale for his support. Nancy Ross, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. She encouraged the City Council to consider funding $100,000 to the CVAG homeless program. Shelley Kaplan, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He stated he concurs with Sabby Jonathan and Nancy Ross. He encouraged the City Council to consider funding $100,000 to the CVAG homeless program Terry Applegate, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. She supports funding CVAG and stated that permanent housing is best. Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 6/06/2019 Motion to approve funding for the CVAG homeless program in the amount of $51,500 from FY budget 2018/2019 and $48,500 from FY budget 2019/2020 for a total amount of$100,000. M.O. 2019-53 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: John Aguilar, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez C. Bus Stop Roadway Repairs on East Palm Canyon Drive east of Canyon Plaza Drive (west). Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve a contract with Desert Ants Engineering, Inc. at a cost of$32,702 for the repair of the bus stop roadway on East Palm Canyon Drive, east of Canyon Plaza Drive (west); and a contingency of 20% ($6,540) for unforeseen costs and material testing for a total Project cost of$39,242; and authorize the City Manager (or designee) to execute all required documents to complete the work. Motion to approve a contract with Desert Ants Engineering, Inc. at a cost of $32,702 for the repair of the bus stop roadway on East Palm Canyon Drive, east of Canyon Plaza Drive (west); and a contingency of 20% ($6,540) for unforeseen costs and material testing for a total project cost of $39,242; and authorize the City Manager (or designee) to execute all required documents to complete the work. M.O. 2019-54 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez 7. CLOSED SESSION The City Council met in Closed Session during the Study Session portion of the meeting and is reflected in the Study Session minutes of May 8, 2019. A. Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). Number of Potential Cases: One B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 6/06/2019 Property Location: Approximately 13.5 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 Mark Carnevale adjourned the Regular Meeting of May 8, 2019 at 7:38 p.m. Mayo City of�edral City City Clerk,Oity of Cathedral City Cathedral City Page 6 Printed on 6/06/1019