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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2019-07-10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 10, 2019 6:30 PM City Council Chambers 68-700 Avenida Lab Guerrero Cathedral City, CA 92234 • CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:42 PM by Mayor Mark Carnevale. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem John Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez asked that everyone join him in a moment of silence in memory of Carma Gibson, a member of City Staff that recently passed away. She will be greatly missed. Following the moment of silence, he offered the Invocation. • ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title I Status I Arrived Mark Carnevale Mayor Present 6:42 PM John Aguilar Mayor Pro Tem Present 6:42 PM Raymond Gregory Councilmember t Present 6:42 PM Ernesto Gutierrez j Councilmember j Present 6:42 PM • SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation - Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Jeremy Wittie, General Manager Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control, provided an update on the West Nile Virus and what the District is doing to control vector in Cathedral City and throughout the Valley. 2. Recognition - Outgoing Commissioners and Task Force Members City Manager, Charles McClendon, announced that Christian Sesma is an outgoing member of the Public Arts Commission and that he was unable to attend the meeting this evening for recognition. On behalf of the City Council, staff will be sending him a certificate of appreciation for his service on the Public Arts Commission. • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Jeff Bergen, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He spoke on Short Term Vacation Rentals. He feels there are no mechanisms to enforce the rules that the Task Force will recommend. He feels that the Council needs to say no and he suggested an immediate increase in fines to off-set the cost of enforcement and implement a sunset clause for non-owner occupied residents. Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage resident, was called to speak. He reported there was a death in Imperial County related to the West Nile Virus. He feels that the issue can be fixed and that the management of the district is the issue. Rita Lamb, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. She stated that Bob McKechnie, Executive Director of the Senior Center, is retiring and requested that the City Council recognize him for his work. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Raymond Gregory stated that he hopes everyone had a nice 4th of July holiday. He reported that he attended the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting where the commission is looking towards the future. He reported that there was a final approval for funding for a train platform in Indio. Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez reported that he attended the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau meeting and reported on the results of a survey that was conducted. He stated that Coachella Valley ranked high for future potential growth for tourism. He indicated that they need to continue to innovate and bring new attractions to the Coachella Valley. Mayor Pro Tem John Aguilar reported that he attended the Shelter from the Storm Executive Board of Directors Meeting. He also attended, along with Mayor Carnevale, City Manager McClendon and Stone James, a meeting with Supervisor Perez' Office and Riverside County Department heads regarding the construction of a new medical facility in the community. Mayor Mark Carnevale reported that the Cooling Center at the Community Presbyterian Church is running well with no serious problems. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 7/18/2019 A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Gregory to approve the following Consent Agenda items: RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez A. Minutes Approval M.O. 2019-74 1. City Council - Study Session - Jun 26, 2019 3:00 PM 2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 26, 2019 6:30 PM B. Resolution from SoCal Gas on Energy Choice Recommendation: To approve a resolution supporting energy choice and the role of natural gas in a balanced energy approach. Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage resident, was called to speak. He supports the Resolution. Reso 2019-23 C. Amendment to the Regulations covering Executive, Administrative, Professional, Confidential and other Particular Employees Recommendation: To approve amendments to the regulations as identified in the summary covering Executive, Administrative, Professional, Confidential and Other Particular Employees to include Cost of Living Adjustment; Holidays/Float Hours; Holidays on Weekend Days, Enrollment in Group Insurance Plans, and Enrollment in Group Insurance Plans upon retirement. M.O. 2019-75 D. Approve an Agreement to reinstate and extend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Cathedral City and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 3961 (AFSCME) Recommendation: To approve an agreement to reinstate and extend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Cathedral City and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 3961 (AFSCME). M.O. 2019-76 4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 7/18/2019 A. Purchase of Vehicles for the Police Department. Recommendation: To authorize the Police Department (CCPD) to purchase eight (8) replacement 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility emergency patrol vehicles; two (2) replacement 2020 Ford Fusion unmarked emergency vehicles; and one (1) Ford Police F-150 Crew-cab Truck (patrol-ready). M.O. 2019-77 A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to authorize the Police Department (CCPD) to purchase eight (8) replacement 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility emergency patrol vehicles; two (2) replacement 2020 Ford Fusion unmarked emergency vehicles;and one (1) Ford Police F-150 Crew-cab Truck (patrol-ready). RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez B. Assessment of Special Assessments Against Properties for Nuisance Abatement Costs Recommendation: To adopt a resolution confirming assessments against various property owners for nuisance abatement costs and providing for collection. Reso 2019-24 A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to adopt a resolution confirming assessments against various property owners for nuisance abatement costs and providing for collection. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez C. Cathedral City Community Amphitheater Park Fees Recommendation: To enact the proposed Cathedral City Community Amphitheater park usage fees to recover city costs and maintain a reserve towards maintenance and upkeep. Christopher Parman, Community and Events Manager gave an overview on the proposed park fees for the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater. Eric Vail, City Attorney, suggested the Council consider reserving the right to impose a percentage fee. Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 7/18/2019 M.O. 2019-78 A motion was made by Councilmember Raymond Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez to adopt the proposed Cathedral City Community Amphitheater Park usage fees as the standard fees with the City and Council reserving the right to charge an additional percentage of gate and/or sales fees when appropriate to do so or offer reduced rates to groups when the event is beneficial to the City and such decisions made by the City Council. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez 7. CLOSED SESSION Eric Vail, City Attorney, announced that City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss Item 7.C. Items 7.A. and 7.8. were discussed during the Study Session portion of the meeting and will be reflected in the Study Session minutes of July 10, 2019. A. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6 Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager Represented Employees: AFSCME - The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees CCPOA - Cathedral City Police Officers Association CCPMA - Cathedral City Police Management Association CCPFA- Cathedral City Firefighters Association CCFMA - Cathedral City Fire Management Association B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 1.8 acres bounded by Avenida Lalo Guerrero on the north, George Montgomery Trail on the east, East Palm Canyon on the south and CV Rep Theater on the west with an APN 687-475-001. Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City and General Hotel Corporation Property Owner: City of Cathedral City Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for a potential sale of real property C. 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 Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 7/18/2019 Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8:15 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 8:30 p.m. Eric Vail, City Attorney, announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss item 7.C. Conference with Real Property Negotiator for approximately 13.5 acres south of East Palm Canyon at Date Palm Drive with no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Mark Carnevale adjourned the Regular City Council meeting July 10, 2019, at 8:30 p.m. • V `�`% A Ii . _t Mayor91)1C:!)?---c City of Cathe ral City ity Cle City Cathedral City Cathedral City Page 6 Printed on 7/18/2019 44 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Study Session Wednesday, July 10, 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 }I Title r Status 1 Arrived Mark Carnevale I Mayor Present 4:00 PM John Aguilar Mayor Pro Tern ' Present 4:00 PM Raymond Gregory j Councilmember Present 4:00 PM Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember I Present 4:00 PM • AGENDA FINALIZATION • THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 PM 1. CLOSED SESSION Eric Vail, City Attorney, announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the following items on the agenda. A. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6 Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager Represented Employees: AFSCME - The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees CCPOA - Cathedral City Police Officers Association CCPMA - Cathedral City Police Management Association CCPFA - Cathedral City Firefighters Association CCFMA - Cathedral City Fire Management Association B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 1.8 acres bounded by Avenida Lalo Guerrero on the north, George Montgomery Trail on the east, East Palm Canyon on the south and CV Rep Theater on the west with an APN 687-475-001. Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City and General Hotel Corporation Property Owner: City of Cathedral City Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for a potential sale of real property C. 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 The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 4:00 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 4:30 p.m. Eric Vail, City Attorney, announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss Item 1.A. Conference with Labor Negotiator for AFSCME, CCPOA, CCPMA, CCPFA, and CCFMA, Item 1.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiator for approximately 1.8 acres bounded by Avenida Lalo Guerrero on the north, George Montgomery Trail on the east, East Palm Canyon on the south and CV Rep Theater on the west with an APN 687-475-001, there was no reportable action taken. Item 1.C. will be heard during the Regular Meeting and will be reflected in the Regular Meeting minutes of July 10, 2019. • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK 2. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public that wished to address the City Council. 3. STUDY SESSION A. General Plan Update Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only. Frank Barrena, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He supports the plan that is being presented to the City Council. Carina Romero-Castro, Highroad Consulting Group, was called to speak. She proposed to include the property located at 67625 East Palm Canyon Drive in the proposed CVP2 commercial business park district. They feel that there will be little public opposition. She thanked Council for their time and consideration. David Lamb, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He supports the General Plan and having the business park. He also suggested allowing zero Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 7/18/2019 lot-lines. He feels an infrastructure proposal could possibly get grants from the Federal Government and he offered his help. Shelley Kaplan, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He discussed the downtown commercial district in District 1 and requested changing a section between D Street and Terrace Road back to residential zoning. Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez suggested leaving Perez Road as it is. Councilmember John Aguilar reported that there are considerable public comments from galleries about creating an arts district on Perez Road. He would like to keep in mind the goal of making the road more pedestrian friendly. Councilmember Raymond Gregory suggested making Perez Road more pedestrian friendly without restricting traffic. Charles McClendon, City Manager, indicated that the plan is to have a joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting in September or October to discuss further. He indicated that there will be time for the public to express their concerns. B. Update on Student Creative Recycling Art Program (S.C.R.A.P. Gallery) Recommendation: The Student Creative Recycling Art Program (S.C.R.A.P. Gallery) Program update is presented for City Council information and discussion. Deanna Pressgrove, Environmental Conservation and Public Works Manager gave an update on the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery program. Councilmember Raymond Gregory requested that Council be informed on the future activities that the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery are doing, so that Council can show support and learn more. C. 2019 Council Goal Update: Ambassador Program Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only. Stone James, Economic Development Director, gave an update on the 2019 Ambassador Program. He indicated that he is looking into ways to get information out to residents. At the request of Council, he will work with the Police Department on their app and the Senior Center to get them involved. Councilmember Raymond Gregory feels that we are headed in the right direction. He suggested that staff work with Deanna Pressgrove and businesses to include coupons in the annual booklet mailers. Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez discussed a company called Welcome Home. He feels they could be beneficial and he would look for information to share. D. Service Line Warranty Program (SLWA) Recommendation: The Service Line Warranty Program is presented for City Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 7/18/2019 Council information, discussion and direction. John Corella, Director of Engineering and Public Works, gave an overview on the Service Line Warranty Program (SLWA). It was the consensus of the City Council to bring back an item for a vote at the next City Council Meeting to discontinue the program. E. Review of Park Policy and Small Events Recommendation: Staff will provide a presentation on the policies applied to the Parks within the City and updates on smaller events held at the Parks. John Corella, Director of Engineering and Public Works gave an overview on the Park Policy. Christopher Parman, Community Events Manager gave an overview on Small Events. Charles McClendon, City Manager, suggested that they start with a few of the proposed small events and evaluate as they go. ADJOURN Mayor Mark Carnevale adjourned the Study Session Meeting of July 10, 2019, at 6:35 pm. r\ A ,4/41 _ ,A Mayor, it of Cathedral City City Clerk,t ity of s athedral TA. Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 7/18/2019