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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2017-11-08 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA Wednesday, November 8, 2017 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of November 8, 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 Roger Terneuzen, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He requested help in obtaining a concealed weapon permit and expressed concern with a two-year delay. Mayor Stan Henry stated that he has discussed the issue with the Riverside County Sheriff. He agrees that a two-year delay to obtain a concealed weapon permit is an issue. 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2017-458 Recognition of Support for Regional Homelessness Efforts A representative from the Desert Health Care District and Foundation commended the Council for supporting the regional Homeless Program. The Foundation along with Cheryl Dahlin, from CVAG, presented the City with a matching check in the amount of $103,000 for the Regional Homeless Program. Sabby Jonathan, Chairman of the CVAG Homeless Committee, thanked the City Council for their efforts in supporting the homeless community. 2.B. 2017-459 Presentation from the Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Chauncey Thompson, Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine, provided an overview of the no- charge clinic. He explained their mission to provide primary healthcare services. He discussed the importance of regular medical care and patient visit statistics. Doug Morin, Executive Director Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine, stated that most of the volunteer doctors were from the Coachella Valley. He stated they do not ask for immigration status at their clinic and there are various programs available to their patients including specialty needs. He announced their fundraiser on February 17, 2018. 2.C. 2017-460 Presentation of the Beacon Spotlight Award to the City Council Deanna Pressgrove, Environmental Conservation and Public Works Manager announced the City was recognized for their energy programs and received a Beacon Spotlight Award. 2.D. 2017-449 Priorities for Use of Cannabis Revenues City Manager Charles McClendon provided a brief overview on cannabis revenues. He stated that staff would come back with a resolution at a future meeting that would put the priorities in order. He explained that the City Council needed to keep evaluating and re-evaluating. Councilmember Shelley Kaplan discussed additional revenue potential and possible allocations including public safety, infrastructure, the homeless issue, and economic development. He also discussed unfunded pension liability and explained the importance of providing residents an overview of the Council's priorities. Mayor Stan Henry proposed allocating funds for seniors and recreation. He stated that the City Council needs to remain obligated to what they said they were going to spend the revenue on. Mayor Pro Tem Gregory Pettis agreed with Council Member Shelley Kaplan and stated that pension obligations should be a top priority. Councilmember Mark Carnevale proposed adding an additional code enforcement officer to meet the demands of the City. Councilmember John Aguilar concurred with the need to review priorities at the mid-year annual budget review and determine necessary adjustments. He also proposed the Budget Advisory Committee provide input. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He stated that the City needs to show the residents the benefits of the revenues. Eric Vail, City Attorney advised the City Council that they could adopt a Resolution of priority guidelines. Tami Scott, Administrative Services Director stated that the Budget Advisory Committee had recently met for their annual meeting and does not recommend a new revenue measure at this time, however, they would support the City Council in surveying the community. 2.E. 2017-456 Council Statement Regarding Councilmember Obligations to the Entire City Councilmember Shelley Kaplan clarified that residents need to understand that each City Council Member will be elected to a specific district, however, they represent the entire City. Mayor Stan Henry proposed guidelines clarifying that each Council Member was obligated to represent the entire city not just their individual districts. 2.F. 2017-446 4th Annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival Update Christopher Parman announced the 4"'Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival, November 17-19, 2017. He gave an overview of the sponsors, launch times, and schedule of events for each day. He discussed the ways they are planning to keep the noise down. Mr. Parman stated that there would be food vendors as well as a beer and wine garden. He announced that most of the events from the sponsors would be in downtown Cathedral City and that Cathedral City residents would receive discounts. He thanked the City Attorney's office for their support. Councilmember John Aguilar stated$20 was expensive for families and stated discounts for the residents would be helpful. Mayor Stan Henry stated that the event is good for the entire valley and not just Cathedral City. Councilmember Mark Carnevale expressed concern about the noise complaints. 3. CLOSED SESSION Eric Vail, City Attorney announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the following items on the Agenda. 3.A. 2017-462 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 5:35 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 13.5 acres south of East Palm Canyon Drive at Date Palm Drive, there was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN a r Stan 4nry "mecf"met e Study Session meeting at 6:33 p.m. rz/Jv. Mayor, ity of Cathe ral City ATTEST: City Clerk, y of Cathedral City Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA Wednesday, November 8, 2017 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Regular Meeting of November 8, 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 • OATH OF OFFICE - POLICE CHIEF, TRAVIS E. WALKER City Manager Charles McClendon introduced Travis Walker, Police Chief. San Bernardino Superior Court Judge Lisa Rogan administered the Oath of Office to Chief Travis Walker. Jacqueline Walker, daughter, pinned Chief Walker's badge. Armando Robles, Office of Congressional Member Raul Ruiz, presented a certificate to Chief Walker. Chief Walker introduced his family and thanked those supporting his appointment as Chief. Mayor Stan Henry welcomed Chief Walker and thanked everyone in attendance. He called a recess at 6:55 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 7.00 p.m. • CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION ROBBY SHERWIN AND TIM PARROTT Mayor Stan Henry presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Robby Sherwin and Tim Parrot for their service on the Public Arts Commission. He announced the Public Arts Commission will be accepting applications for new applicants. Alan Carvalho, Chairman of the Public Arts Commission, stated he was proud to have worked with Robby Sherwin and Tim Parrott and thanked them for their service. • AGENDA FINALIZATION Mayor Stan Henry announced Items 3E and 3F would be pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Mark Carnevale reported he attended Supervisor Perez' Blue Ribbon Task Force meeting, the Healing Fields closing ceremonies, the Palm Springs Parade and toured Martha's Kitchen. Councilmember John Aguilar read the Certificate of Appreciation that was given to the City Council in recognition of their support of the Historical Society. Councilmember Shelley Kaplan reported that he attended the Palm Springs Pride event, which he felt was a great event. He along with Mayor Pro Tern Greg Pettis attended the Trans Pride event and announced that the Trans Day of Remembrance event will be held on November 20, 2017, at the Palm Springs City Hall. He also reported that he attended the Desert Community Energy meeting and Economic Development Department Residential Brokers Lunch. He stated that Forest Lawn will be holding a Veteran's Day event on Sunday at 2:00 pm and a "City Hall at Your Corner" will be held on November 15, 2017, at McDonalds on Palm Canyon. He also reported the Movies in the Park will be held on November 25, 2017. Mayor Pro Tern Gregory Pettis reported he attended the following meetings: SCAG, Riverside Transportation Committee, CVAG Transportation Committee, and the Executive Committee for the California Council of Governments at which SB1 was discussed. He stated he and Council Member Kaplan met with Rabbi Crimean and announced a Hanukkah event will be held on December 1, 2017. Mayor Stan Henry reported he attended the tour of Martha's Kitchen and provided information on the work they provide to the community. He announced the Veterans Day event at Forest Lawn and the Hot Air Balloon event. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made to approve the following Consent Agenda items with the removal of items 3E and 3F. 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- 457 Receive, and file Payment of Claims and Demands Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council acting in its capacity for the City, the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Successor Agency, the Cathedral City Public Finance Authority Board, and the Cathedral City Downtown Foundation Board receive and file payment of claims and demands in the aggregate sum of$7,194,036 for the month of October 2017. This item was approved Enactment No: M.O. 6856 3.B. 2017-439 California Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS) Annual Lump Sum Payment Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize an allocation of$850,000 to make a lump sum payment to (CaIPERS). This item was approved Enactment No: M.O. 6857 3.C. 2017-447 Authorization to Purchase Three City Vehicles Recommendation:Staff recommends the City Council authorize the purchase of one Chevrolet Malibu for the City Manager's Department, one Ford Fusion and one Ford Escape for City pool cars. This item was approved Enactment No: M.O. 6858 3.D. 2017-443 Disposition of Certain Housing Parcels Recommendation:Staff recommends the City Council, acting as the Housing Successor Agency, consider the sale of six vacant housing parcels in the amount of$60,000. This item was approved Enactment No: M.O. 6859 3.G. 2017-455 Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club Holiday Extravaganza Recommendation:Staff recommends the approval of Special Use Permit# 17-025. This item was approved Enactment No: M.O. 6861 3.H. 2017-444 Agreement with the City of Palm Springs for the Local Share of the Preliminary Engineering (PE), Right of Way (RW), and Construction (CON) Phase of the Ramon Road Bridge. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of an agreement with the City of Palm Springs for the funding of the local share of the PE, RW and CON phases to widen the Ramon Road Bridge over the Whitewater River Channel and associated street improvements and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City Council. This item was approved Enactment No: M.O. 6862 Items removed from the Consent Agenda. 3.E. 2017-450 Approval of Final Parcel Map 30726 and Subdivision Improvement Agreement Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council to approve the Final Map of Parcel Map 30726; and accept the offers of dedication made thereon for street and drainage purposes, subject to their improvement; and reject the offer of dedication of Lot "F" for street purposes at this time; and approve the vacation and abandonment of several roadway rights of way reserved in the original patents for the Parcel Map land, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act; and approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Parcel Map 30726 and authorize its execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar Recuse: 1- Mayor Pro Tem Pettis Enactment No: M.O. 6860 3.F. 2017-453 Healthy Default Beverages in Kid's Meals Recommendation:Staff recommends the City Council to approve the second reading, by title only, and adopt an Ordinance adding chapter 5.92 requiring health beverage offerings by restaurants for children's meals. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, and Councilmember Aguilar Nay: 2- Mayor Henry, and Councilmember Carnevale Enactment No: Ord 803 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 5.A. 2017-448 Amended and Restated Land Use Contract between City and Agua Caliente Tribe Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Amended and Restated Land Use Contract between the City and the Agua Caliente Tribe and authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract. Eric Vail, City Attorney introduced the item and explained the contract A motion was made by Councilmember Kaplan, seconded by Councilmember Carnevale, to approve the recommendation that City Council approve the Amended and Restated Land Use Contract between the City and the Agua Caliente Tribe and authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract. 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. 6863 5.B. 2017-451 Special Use Provisions for Cannabis Events Recommendation:This item is provided for information, discussion and direction only. City Manager McClendon presented the staff report. Julie Baumer, Cathedral City Senior Center was called to speak. She explained that the proposed event was an educational opportunity for people unfamiliar with cannabis. Councilmember John Aguilar stated that he was interested in supporting the proposed event. He expressed concern with onsite consumption and suggested an enabling ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Gregory Pettis indicated support for pursuing an ordinance restricted to non- profit organizations providing services in Cathedral City. He suggested that Ms. Baumer come to a future meeting to discuss more in depth. Councilmember Carnevale stated he was in favor of the educational aspect of the proposed event but expressed concern with consumption and the potential liability on City property. Mayor Stan Henry concurred with allowing only non-profit organizations within the boundaries of Cathedral City. He expressed his concern with consumption on City property. He suggested an area with a concentration of growers where they might be able to do a street fair off City property to eliminate concerns. Ms. Baumer responded that a street fair would stray away from educational aspects and the alternative medicine approaches. She stated they were trying to bring older and younger demographics together. City Manager McClendon anticipated onsite consumption would not be allowed. City Attorney Vail stated that the State did not allow onsite sales or consumption outside of licensed premise and explained that vendors could come into conflict with their State licenses. Councilmember Shelley Kaplan stated State regulations might limit the event and that the City should meet the State requirements initially. Bob McKechnie, Executive Director of Cathedral City Senior Center was called to speak. He expressed his support for the Senior Center and the proposed event. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He indicated interest in an educational show rather than dealing with the conflict from the State laws. 6. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Stan Henry stated that the City Council met for Closed Session in the Study Session portion of the meeting and is referenced in the minutes of November 8, 2017. 6.A. 2017- 462 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 ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Regular Meeting of November 8, 2017, at 7.43 p.m. r C��a Mayor, ly of Cat ral Cit ATTEST: \ /2/( eN, P �; � �► City Clerk, City of Cathedral City ,16