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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2017-09-27 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, September 27, 2017 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of September 27, 2017 to order at 4:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL Present 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Gregory S. Pettis, Councilmember Shelley Kaplan, Councilmember Mark Carnevale, and Councilmember John Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public that wanted to address the City Council. 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2017-386 Riverside Auto Theft Task Force Presentation George Crum, Cathedral City Police Chief, introduced the item. Lt. Mario Lucio, RAID Task Force Commander, requested a letter of support for additional funding for the task force. Lt. Lucio stated there is currently a vehicle theft problem in the County. He explained, due to lack of funding, the task force is short one detective. He summarized the Riverside auto-theft interdiction detail, task force makeup, RAID administration, RAID responsibilities, funding history, AB767 Funding, other counties approving additional funding, vehicle thefts increasing rates, counties by ranking of vehicle thefts, Riverside County vehicle theft five-year snapshot, 2016 recoveries, top 10 metropolitan statistics, production of the task force, and the planned use of increased funding. In response to Council inquiries, Lt. Lucio stated the funding was 50% to task force and 50% to the DA's office per their current MOU. He explained that crimes were primarily by repeat offenders and that pick-up trucks and travel trailers were hot commodities. He discussed the Board of Supervisors' approval, motorcycle thefts, and pass thru funds of $1 per registered vehicle. Chief Crum indicated support for the requested letter. 2.B. 2017-392 Update on SB 5 Catherine Freeman, Assemblymember Garcia's Office, provided an overview and update on SB 5 and opportunities for Cathedral City. Ms. Freeman stated that the bill was enrolled, but not yet signed by the Governor. She anticipates the bill will be signed soon, and if signed it will appear on the June 2018 Ballot. She was here to offer technical information and to answer any questions the Council may have. She explained funding through the Department of Parks and Recreation. She stated that she anticipates budget proposals would be ready January 1, 2019. She also stated she believes clean drinking water funds would be available for sewer projects, however she would have to confirm. 3. CLOSED SESSION Eric Vail announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the following items listed on the Agenda. 3.A. 2017-378 Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency — Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: 68510 E Palm Canyon Dr. with APN 687-475-003 Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency & City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price & Terms on the Sale of Real Property. 3.B. 2017-393 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 Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency & City Urban Revitalization Corporation Property Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price & Terms for potential sale of real property 3.C. 2017-395 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 2 acres at the southeast corner of West Buddy Rogers and East Palm Canyon Drive Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as the Housing Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency and Cathedral Canyon Development LLC Property Owner: City of Cathedral City as the Housing Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiations: Price & Terms for potential sale of real property The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:13 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m. City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss Items 38 and 3C, item 3A was taken off the agenda. There was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting of September 27, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. Mayor, y of Cat al City ATTEST: it ,t.2 12 VW( r� ci . ty Clerk, City of Cathedral City itt Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, September 27, 2017 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Regular Meeting of September 27, 2017 to order at 6:33 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember John Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Councilmember Mark Carnevale offered the invocation. • ROLL CALL Present: 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Gregory S. Pettis, Councilmember Shelley Kaplan, Councilmember Mark Carnevale, and Councilmember John Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Scott Robinson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He announced the International Meatball Festival will be held on October 1, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. He stated that there will be entertainment all day long with many food vendors, drinks, and a kid zone. He thanked the judges and wished all the contestants'luck. Rosario Avila, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She expressed her concern with Community Choice Aggregation and presented documents to the Deputy City Clerk for the record. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He reported the Cinema Diverse will be held this weekend and encouraged everyone to attend. Viewings will be held at the Mary Pickford Theater. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Mark Carnevale reported that he attended the CVAG Homeless Committee meeting, meeting with Martha's Village who offered their service in the future, City Hall in Your Corner, the Chamber Mixer at CCBGC, Palm Springs Pet Cemetery and the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission graduation. Councilmember John Aguilar congratulated everyone involved in the Tejano Festival. He reported that he presented the residents of Royal Palms and Date Palm Country Club communities with district maps. He announced the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition 35m Anniversary Celebration will be held on October 27th and encouraged everyone to attend. Councilmember Shelley Kaplan stated he attended the PSUSD update session, Cathedral City Senior Center rededication, planning session regarding new City amphitheater, and he and Mayor Pro Tem Pettis attended celebration of life for Raul Rezendez. He encouraged attendance at the Meatball Festival, Senior Center Annual Health Fair on October. 6, Desert Glo Festival on October 7 and City Hall at Your Corner on October 4. Mayor Pro Tem Gregory Pettis stated he attended the Lower San Rail Corridor Board of Directors meeting, Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Committee Board Meeting at AQMD, Sunline meeting, Riverside County Transportation Commission budget meeting. He had a conference call with public health advocates regarding obesity levels here in the Coachella Valley. Mayor Henry and he both met with Supervisor Manual Perez to discuss several projects in Cathedral City and requested a partnership. Mayor Stan Henry reported that the Council attended at the League of California Cities Annual Conference. They also attended the CVAG Executive Committee meeting, CV Link funding was discussed. He announced the upcoming Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce All Mayor's luncheon and commended those involved on the Tejano Festival. He congratulated Travis Walker on his appointment of Chief of Police and Stone James as Economic Development Director. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Councilmember Kaplan, seconded by Councilmember Carnevale, to approve the following Consent Agenda items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 — Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar. 3.A. 2017-299 Purchase Agreement First Amendment and Performance Agreement for Downtown Mixed Use Project Enactment No: M.O. 6830 3.B. 2017-381 Safe and Sane Fireworks —Ordinance Amendment Enactment No: Ord 797 3.C. 2017-376 Disposition of Certain Housing Parcels Enactment No.: M.O. 6831 3.D. 2017-377 Disposition of Certain Housing Parcels Enactment No: M.O. 6832 3.E. 2017-384 Disposition of Certain Housing Parcels Enactment No: M.O. 6833 3.F. 2017-387 Disposition of Certain Housing Parcels Enactment No: M.O. 6834 3.G. 2017-391 Disposition of Certain Housing Parcels Enactment No: M.O. 6835 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4.A. 2017-389 Ordinance Establishing Council Election Districts Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council hold a public hearing and receive comments from the public regarding Council election districts; and provide second reading and adopt an ordinance establishing City Council Election Districts. City Manager Charles McClendon presented the staff report. There were no public speakers. A motion was made by Councilmember Kaplan, seconded by Councilmember Carnevale, to approve the recommendation that the City Council hold a public hearing and receive comments from the public regarding Council election districts; and provide second reading and adopt an ordinance establishing City Council Election Districts. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar Enactment No: Ord 798 5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS S.A. 2017-390 Funding Request from Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City Recommendation:Staff recommends the City Council approve a temporary "bridge loan" of $35,000 to the Boys and Girls Club Cathedral City to be repaid no later than January 31, 2018; authorize the necessary budget amendments; and authorize the execution of a promissory note. City Manager Charles McClendon presented the staff report. A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, to approve the recommendation that the City Council approve a temporary "bridge loan" of $35,000 to the Boys and Girls Club Cathedral City to be repaid no later than January 31, 2018; authorize the necessary budget amendments; and authorize the execution of a promissory note. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar Enactment No: M.O. 6836 S.B. 2017-383 Palm Springs Leather Pride Parking Lot Party Recommendation:Staff recommends the approval of Special Use Permit#17-022 with conditions that the organizers meet and confer with our fire and police departments to mitigate any safety concerns and any department inspections, if needed, are approved. Chris Parman, Communications Events Manager, introduced the item. Kevin Winter, owner of the Barracks Bar, reported on past successful events that they have held, and he is looking forward to hosting the proposed 2017 Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert (PSLOD) Parking Lot Party on October 27, 2017. Mr. Winter stated that he has reached out to the landlord and adjacent neighboring businesses for permission and has received their support. He explained the purposed parking plan and the use of shuttles. Leo Newcomb, Leather Pride Chairman and former President of PSLOD, discussed their fundraising and contributions to the community. He announced the 2017 beneficiaries, events, attendees, revenue potential and sponsors. The sponsors include Desert Hills Premium Outlets, Desert Aids Project and Budlight. He requested partnership with the City. Richard Altman, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He encouraged support for the event and thanked the staff for the upcoming construction of his restaurant. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated that successful events increase economic development for the City and encouraged support for the event. A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Kaplan, to approve Special Use Permit #17-022 with conditions that the organizers meet and confer with our fire and police departments to mitigate any safety concerns and any department inspections, if needed, are approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar Enactment No: M.O. 6837 5.C. 2017-394 Integrated Municipal Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution and Services Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve a contract with Tyler Technologies to implement an Integrated ERP Solution and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. Tami Scott, Administrative Services Director, introduced the item and explained that in previous years staffing reductions and loss of redevelopment funds prevented the City from moving forward with upgrades. She introduced Kevin Biersack, Accounting Services Manager. Kevin Biersack gave an overview of the project and a comparison of Tyler Technologies, Inc. and EnerGov. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He requested that the certified public accountant in the Cove approve the process. A motion was made by Councilmember Kaplan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, to approve the recommendation that the City Council approve a contract with Tyler Technologies to implement an Integrated ERP Solution and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar Enactment No.: M.O. 6838 6. CLOSED SESSION The City Council met in Closed Session during the Study Session portion of the meeting to discuss the following items listed on the Agenda and is reflected in the Study Session Minutes of September 27, 2017. 3.A. 2017-378 Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency — Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: 68510 E Palm Canyon Dr. with APN 687-475-003 Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency & City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price & Terms on the Sale of Real Property. 3.B. 2017-393 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 Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency & City Urban Revitalization Corporation Property Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price & Terms for potential sale of real property 6.C. 2017-395 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 2 acres at the southeast corner of West Buddy Rogers and East Palm Canyon Drive. Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency and Cathedral Canyon Development LLC Property Owner: City of Cathedral City as the Housing Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Regular Meeting of September 27, 2017 at 7:47 p.m. I/ it ‘ a, .7 M. or, City of Cate al City ATTEST: City Clerk . ity of cathedral City