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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2018-07-11 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, July 11, 2018 STUDY SESSION 4:00 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the July 11, 2018, Study Session Meeting to order at 4:00 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 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2018-279 Commissions and Committees Interviews The following individuals were interviewed to potentially fill the vacancies on the Planning Commission: Ralph Thompson-Cantua Craig Loe Stephen Burchard Sarah Rodriguez Cristal Mojica applied to serve on the Parks and Community Events Commission, however, she was not available to participate in the interview process. 2.B. 2018-270 Presentation on OneFuture Coachella Valley Shelia Thorton, One Future Coachella Valley President and CEO,presented the City Council with the mission of One Future Coachella Valley, their recent successes and what their goals are moving forward. 2.C. 2018-281 Desert Community Energy Enrollment Options and Advisory Committee Charles McClendon, City Manger, reported that Cathedral City is a member of Desert Community Energy a Community Choice Aggregation or CCA offering electricity to consumers in our City in cooperation with Southern California Edison. SCE will still provide the distribution system and do the billing, DCE will purchase the electricity directly from the power generators. The result will be a cost savings for customers, higher usage of clean energy sources and increased local control. Customers will automiatically be enrolled in the Desert Saver Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION July 11,2018 Plan unless they opt for the Carbon Free plan or opt to remain with SCE. He indicated that Cathedral City is also a comsumer of electricity and a customer of SCE. Council Member Kaplan requested that the City Council discuss which option they would like to choose. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He expressed his concern with the mis-information regarding opting out the DCE, there is no fee to opt out. Council Member Shelley Kaplan indicated that there will be separate discussion on suggestions for apointments to the advisory board the DCE plans to establish at a later date. It was the consensus of the City Council to opt for the carbon free option for the City. Rosario Avila, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She expressed her concern with DCE and the lack of information being provided to the residents. She feels that the Council needs to do their research to make sure the residents are getting the best deal. 2.D. 2018-267 "Gift for Guns" Program It was the consensus of the City Council to support the "Gift for Guns"Program. Thommy Kocan, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He questioned if the rebar from the melted down guns can come back to the City for re-use. 2.E. 2018-271 Reconsideration of Council Position on AB 3232 It was the consensus of the City Council to reconsider their position on AB 3232 to nuetral and to send a letter of reconsideration of their position to the authors of the bill. Roasario Avila, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She requested clarification on the changes that were made to the bill. 2.F. 2018-277 Update on Achievement of City Council Goals for 2018 Charles McClendon, City Manager, gave an overview of the achievements of the 2018 Goals for 2018 that were adopted. Rosario Avila, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She expressed the importance of effective outreach and questioned how staff gets the message out to the community. 3. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the Agenda under Closed Session. The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:53 p.m. 3.A. 2018-282 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 Cathedral City Page 2 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION July 11,2018 Corporation Property Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property 3.B. 2018-288 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). Number of potential cases: One The City Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Henry announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following: Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 for the property located approximately 13.5 acres south of East Palm Canyon Drive at Date Palm Drive. Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). Number of potential cases: One There was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session meeting of July 11, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. T-#EYE. HENRY, May. ATTEST: , / GARY F. HOWELL, City Clerk Cathedral City Page 3 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, July 11, 2018 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Regular Meeting of July 11, 2018, to order at 6:30 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Shelley Kaplan 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 Mayor Stan Henry announced that Item 3.C. would be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. • SPECIAL PRESENTATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Ernesto Gutierrez, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He discussed the lack of participation of community members at Council meetings and his personal experience with being bullied in the public forum. He requested that the City Council remove Alan Carvalho from the Public Arts Commission. John Wesley, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He discussed the homeless population in the Cove and urged Council to create a task force to help solve the homeless problem in the area. Mayor Stan Henry encouraged Mr. Wesley to speak with Councilmember Carnevale who is the liaison for the CVAG Homeless Committee. Cara Vandyke (did not disclose city of residency), was called to speak. She thanked the Council for the CV Link project and discussed the positive benefits it has had on her family. Rosario Avila, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. She continued her comments from the Study Session on Desert Community Energy and urged Council to discuss the language within the mailers that the JPA was sending to community members. She also requested a social media policy for Council Members be placed on a future agenda. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Carnevale reported he attended the CVAG Executive Meeting, League of California Cities conference and the animal control shelter in Desert Hot Springs. He gave a brief presentation regarding the homeless population clean-up efforts and also noted Coachella Valley Rescue Mission's efforts. Councilmember Aguilar reported that he attended the League of California Cities Conference and the Frida Khalo mural unveiling. He announced the Kids Summer Movie Series and the upcoming Dinner with Patsey fundraiser event. Councilmember Kaplan reported he attended the League of California Cities Conference. He announced the East West Alliance town meeting and the power outages that were scheduled for the Cove area. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis reported he traveled to Italy with the Cathedral City High School Choir. He discussed the bullying in the community and that freedom of speech is part of the political process. Mayor Henry wished everyone a belated 4t`'of July. He reported that he attended the League of California Cities Conference and toured the Palm Springs Unified School District building. He announced the painting of the mural of hometown heroes Cub Swanson and Tim Bradley. He suggested a mural for the two fallen heroes at Patriot Park. 3. CONSENT AGENDA 3.A. 2018- 291 Receive, and file Payment of Claims and Demands Recommendation: 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$ 7,191,910 for the month of June 2018. M.O. 6982 3.6. 2018- 290 City Council Minutes of May 23, 2018 Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of May 23, 2018. M.O. 6983 3.D. 2018- 278 Designation of a Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting on September 14, 2018. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution designating Mayor Stanley E. Henry as the Voting Delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Gregory Pettis as the Alternate Voting Delegate to represent Cathedral City at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting, which will be held September 14, 2018. Reso. 2018-28 3.E. 2018- 259 Second Amendment to the Purchase and Performance Agreement and Estoppel Certificate for the Verano Residential Project Recommendation: City Council consider the approval of a Second Amendment to the Purchase and Performance Agreement and Estoppel Certificate with Verano Recovery, LLC. M.O. 6984 3.F. 2018- 263 Redistribution of Funding for Whitewater Bike Path Furnishings Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the final expenditures for furnishing and installing the Cathedral City Whitewater Bike Path Furnishings and approve redistributing previously approved funds. M.O. 6985 3.G. 2018- 276 Access Rights to and from Ramon Road at Two Driveway Locations for the CP Logistics, LLC Project (Sunniva) Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution to restore access rights to and from Ramon Road at two locations: 1. to allow for a wider driveway and 2. to provide a new access point where abutter's rights of access were previously dedicated by Parcel Map 31261. Reso. 2018-29 A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration: 3.C. 2018- 264 Calling a General Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Requesting Riverside County Provide Election Services and Establishing Regulations for Candidates Filing an Optional Candidate Statement. Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council adopt a Resolution calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, for the election of certain officers and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10403. It is further recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution establishing regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to materials submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 6, 2018. Reso. 2018-26 Reso. 2018-27 Charles McClendon, City Manager, discussed the election of Council Members from districts. He stated that Districts 3,4, and 5 would elect Council Members this year and Districts 1 and 2 would elect Council Members in 2020. He stated everyone would be able to vote for City Treasurer. He discussed the candidate filing period and where the district maps could be found. He stated the filing deadline for Council Members would be extended if an incumbent chose not to run for reelection. Tracey Martinez, Deputy City Clerk, stated the map of districts could be seen in her office and were available for purchase. She stated the final polling places had not been published. She noted her contact information for candidates to set up an appointment to file nomination papers. A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, to adopt a Resolution calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, for the election of certain officers and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10403 and a Resolution establishing regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to materials submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 6, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 5.A. 2018-289 Commissions Appointments Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council make appointments to the fill the vacant seats on the various Commissions based on staff's recommendation and interviews conducted on June 13, 2018 and July 11, 2018. M.O. 6987 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, seconded by Councilmember Kaplan, to appoint James Spalding to the Parks and Community Events Commission with a term continuing to June 30, 2021 and to direct staff to continue to recruit for the remaining vacant position. 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 M.O. 6986 A motion was made by Councilmember Kaplan, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, to appoint Sarah Rodriguez to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term continuing through June 30, 2020 and Craig Low and Ralph C. Thompson-Cantua to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term continuing through June 30, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar S.B. 2018-239 Annexation into the Desert Recreation District Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council authorize staff to move forward with Phase I of the Community Facilities District formation process, which will complete the feasibility analysis, outreach and polling for the possible annexation into the Desert Recreation District. M.O. 6988 A motion was made by Councilmember Kaplan, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, to move forward with Phase I of the Community Facilities District formation process, which will complete the feasibility analysis, outreach and polling for the possible annexation into the Desert Recreation District and to create a subcommittee with Councilmember Carnevale and Councilmember Aguilar to work with staff on the survey that will be conducted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar 5.C. 2018-265 PSUSD Funding Request for Drug Education Programming Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve a request from the PSUSD for a $100,000 contribution to the creation and implementation of drug education programming and approve the necessary budget amendment. M.O. 6989 A motion was made by Councilmember Kaplan, seconded by Councilmember Carnevale, to approve a request from the PSUSD for a $100,000 contribution to the creation and implementation of drug education programming and approve the necessary budget amendment and that an annual review be required prior to future funding. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar 5.D. 2018-266 Professional Services Agreement with Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc. for Fiscal Analysis and Annexation Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc. for Phase 1, preparation of a Fiscal Analysis and Annexation Study, and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement, with an option to include Phase 2, Annexation Activities, as an amendment to the Agreement conditioned upon City Council's direction at the completion of Phase 1. M.O. 6990 Rosario Avila, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. She spoke on the annexation of Thousand Palms and how residents felt during the process. A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar,seconded by Councilmember Kaplan,to authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc. for Phase 1, in the amount of$59,800. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar 5.E. 2018-240 Outdoor Market — Contract for Services with Diaz Enterprises Recommendation: Staff recommends the approval of a Contract for Services between the City and Diaz Enterprises for Outdoor Market services at Special Events. M.O. 6991 Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He spoke on the advantages of having Diaz Enterprises for special events. A motion was made by Councilmember Kaplan, seconded by Councilmember Carnevale, to approve a Contract for Services between the City and Diaz Enterprises for Outdoor Market services at Special Events. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar S.F. 2018-274 Public Arts Commission Funding for Snow Fest Murals Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the Public Arts Commission's recommendation of funding the art murals for Snow Fest in the amount of $13,000.00. M.O. 6992 A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Carnevale, to approve the Public Arts Commission's recommendation of funding the art murals for Snow Fest in the amount of$13,000.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar 5.G. 2018-280 Contract for Services —Taste of Jalisco Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council approve a contract for services agreement with Edurama Entertainment for the Taste of Jalisco Festival. M.O. 6993 A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,to approve a contract for services agreement with Edurama Entertainment for the Taste of Jalisco Festival. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar 5.H. 2018-275 Biennial on-call and/or as needed Service Contract Award for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Emergency Services. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council award a biennial on-call and/or as needed service contract to Siemens ITS, Riverside, CA for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Emergency On-Call Services; and authorize the City Engineer and Public Works Manager to negotiate the final rates for traffic signal maintenance; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Recommendation: Cathedral City Page 3 contract. M.O. 6994 John Corella, City Engineer, gave an overview on the importance of traffic signal maintenance. He discussed grant funding that was being sought, contracts with vendors, and the proposals. He explained the proposal evaluation process, cost evaluation, funding, timeline, and staff's request. He also discussed monitoring provisions and the option to end the contract at any time Mayor Henry discussed negotiations with Siemen's while being under contract with nearby cities and requested a report on the final contract for Council's approval. He suggested a one-year contract and that staff create a matrix to ensure contract requirements were met. Candace Gallaher, Service Account Manager, Melissa Torna, Service Coordinator, and Tim Walker, Senior Technician, Siemen's, introduced themselves to Council. Jill Petrie, Southern California Area Manager, St. Francis Electric, was called to speak. She expressed her concern with City staff and communication failures and urged the Council to continue their contract. Andy Briones, Service Coordinator, St. Francis Electric, clarified that there were not battery backup systems at every intersection. He discussed the blacked-out intersections and communication between contractors and cities. A motion was made by Councilmember Kaplan, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, to award an on-call and/or as needed service contract to Siemens ITS, Riverside, CA for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Emergency On-Call Services for one year, authorize the City Engineer and Public Works Manager to negotiate the final rates for traffic signal maintenance, authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and direct staff to bring back a performance review to the City Council prior to the 12 month extension, which is may be considered per the Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Aguilar Nay: 1- Councilmember Carnevale 5.1. 2018-286 Resolution to Support Dreamers and a DACA Legislative Agreement Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution in support of Dreamers and urging a DACA legislative agreement. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He expressed his support for the item and urged the City Council to do the right thing. Reso. 2018-34 A motion was made by Councilmember Kaplan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, to approve a resolution in support of Dreamers and urging a DACA legislative agreement. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar 5.J. 2018-287 Resolution Urging Congressional and Administration Action to Prevent the Separation of Families Seeking Asylum Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution urging Congressional and Administration action to prevent the separation of families detained at the border while seeking asylum in the United States. Reso. 2018-35 A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, to approve resolution urging Congressional and Administration action to prevent the separation of families detained at the border while seeking asylum in the United States. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale, and Councilmember Aguilar 6. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Stan Henry announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following items during the Study Session portion of the meeting and will be reflected in the Study Session Meeting minutes of July 11, 2018. 6.A. 2018-282 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 City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property 6.B. 2018- 288 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). Number of potential cases: One ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Regular Meeting of July 11, 2018, at 9:23 p.m. Mayor, ity of Cath-. - ity ATTEST: ice City Clerk, • ity of C.thedral City lb