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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2018-09-11 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA Wednesday September 11, 2018 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session of September 11, 2018, to order at 4:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL Present: 4- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Gregory S. Pettis, Councilmember Shelley Kaplan Absent: 1- Councilmember John Aguilar Mayor Stan Henry announced that Councilmember Aguilar had a prearranged engagement and would not be in attendance. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, seconded by Councilmember Kaplan to excuse Councilmember Aguilar from the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, Councilmember Carnevale. Absent: 1- Councilmember Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2018-361 Presentation by Jose Cisneros, Treasurer, City of San Francisco Recommendation: This item is provided for information and discussion only. Jose Cisneros, Treasurer of City of San Francisco, gave an overview of the Kindergarten to College program. He discussed the details of the student bank accounts and their partnerships with the banks. He stated that the program demanded a sizeable amount of work from staff. He estimated that it was about$800,000 per year to fund the program. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He voiced his support for the program. Ernesto Gutierrez, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He discussed financial issues facing the City, therefore, he did not support the Kindergarten to College program. Ellen Goodman, Foundation for Palm Springs Unified School District, was called to speak. She discussed the population of Cathedral City and encouraged staff to look at the amount of money that would be spent on the program. 2.B. 2018-342 Update from the Cannabis Task Force Recommendation: This item is provided for information, discussion, and direction only. Charles McClendon, City Manager, provided an overview of the July 30, 2018 Cannabis Task Force meeting. He introduced Bernard Steinmann from the Cannabis Task Force. He discussed manufacturing tax, different products sold, his recommendation regarding tax and other cities tax policies. He stated he would get a proposal from the Police Department for cost recovery on background checks and clarified the proposal for a background check identification card. He also indicated that Council has the ability, by way of resolution, to lower taxes based on the voter approved maximum. He indicated that he would return to Council with specifics on manufacturing amounts, taxes on those amounts, and then with direction from Council provide a resolution to implement those taxes. Pat Milos, Community Development Director discussed the cost and process of background checks, live scans, and licensing. Erica Vega, Assistant City Attorney, discussed the code requirements for background checks and licenses. Lesa Slaughter, Attorney representing cannabis businesses, was called to speak. She discussed taxation of manufacturing and impact on sales price. Devon Coby, Attorney representing cannabis companies, was called to speak. He explained the need to be flexible from the tax perspective in order for the businesses to survive and remain in the City. Bernard Steinmann, Newport Beach resident, was called to speak. He discussed the increased price of crude cannabis and their desire to remain in the City. He urged Council to consider the voice of the cannabis industry. Duncan Gordon, Chief Operating Officer of Sunniva and CP Logistics, was called to speak. He discussed the cultivation operations and voiced his support for fair tax rates and the feasibility of moving cultivation operations. Gretta Carter, Cathedral City business owner, was called to speak. She discussed the willingness by the cannabis industry to pay taxes, the opportunity to recover their initial investment, and prospective businesses. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He urged Council and businesses to consider infrastructure and the support for businesses that is offered by Cathedral City. It was the consensus of the Council that further analysis from staff be provided to Council for further review and discussion. 2.C. 2018-341 Veterans Wall of Freedom in Grand Terrace Recommendation: The item is presented for information, discussion, and direction only. Mayor Stan Henry reported that he received a letter from the City of Grand Terrace offering to add the names of Veterans from Cathedral City on their Veteran's Wall of Freedom. He discussed the details and suggested Jermain Gibson, purple heart recipient, be added. He would like input from the Council and staff. It was the consensus of the City Council to have the following individuals'names placed on the Veteran's Wall of Freedom: Jermaine Anthony Gibson Ming Sun Suresh Abaya Sekara Krause 2.D. 2018-349 Participation with the City of Palm Springs to Design and Construct the Vista Chino Bridge Project. Recommendation: This item is provided for information, discussion, and direction only. John Corella, City Engineer, gave an overview of the Vista Chino Bridge project. He indicated that SB-1 funds could be used to fund the project. He indicated that he would inquire from CVAG how many Rancho Mirage residents use Vista Chino and report back to Council. 3. CLOSED SESSION Erica Vega, Assistant City Attorney, announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the following Items on the agenda. 3.A. 2018-355 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: 31750 Landau Blvd APNS 678-210-034 & 035 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and National Community Renaissance of California ("CORE") Property Owners: National Community Renaissance of California Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property 3.B. 2018-356 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 CCD, LLC Property Owner: City of Cathedral City as the housing Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property. 3.C. 2018-359 Conference with Real Property negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54968.8. Property location: Approximately 13.5 acres south of East Palm Canyon Drive at Date Palm Drive Negotiation Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing 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 3.D. 2018-359 Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case and number: Hannah Goody v. City of Cathedral City Riverside County Superior Court Case Number: PSC 1706399 The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:19 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m. Erica Vega, Assistant City Attorney, announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss items 3.A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator for 31750 Landau Blvd APNS 678-210-034 & 035 and 3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation for Hannah Goody vs. Cathedral City. There was no reportable action taken. Items 3.8. Conference with Real Negotiator for approximately 2 acres at the southeast corner of West Buddy Rogers and East Palm Canyon Drive, and 3.C. Conference with Real Property Negotiator for approximately 13.5 acres south of East Palm Canyon at Date Palm Drive will be heard during the Special City Council meeting of September 11, 2018. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting of September 11, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. ' 7)1 \‘ / 1(171,1( Mayor, City of Cathedral City ATTEST: City Clerk, City of Cathedral C t ail Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA Wednesday, September 11, 2018 SPECIAL MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Special Meeting of September 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: 4- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Gregory S. Pettis, Councilmember Shelley Kaplan, and Councilmember Mark Carnevale Absent: 1- Councilmember John Aguilar Mayor Henry stated that Councilmember Aguilar had a prearranged engagement and would not be in attendance. A motion was made by Councilmember Kaplan, seconded by Councilmember Carnevale, to excuse Councilmember Aguilar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, and Councilmember Carnevale Absent: 1- Councilmember Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Dale Jag, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. He expressed concern with social media bullies and the environment at Council meetings that could make residents hesitant to present their positions. Melinda Shapiro, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. She discussed the commitments of being a resident in Cathedral City and commended residents who attended Council Meetings even though they were often criticized for doing so. She expressed her appreciation for Council's work. She expressed her concern of misconduct on social media. Bethany Ballard, Cathedral City resident, was called to speak. She discussed public official's actions and urged Council to adopt a code of ethics to stop harassment in the public forum. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Carnevale reported that he met with Tom Cox from CVRM, Sergeant Chapman, Officer Hodge, and Greg Rodriguez to discuss funding for homelessness. He stated he attended Supervisor Perez'public safety meeting. He announced he would be attending the Animal Samaritans, Homeless committee, Tejano Music Festival, and the League of California Cities annual conference in Long Beach along with fellow Council Members. Councilmember Kaplan reported that the Historic Preservation Task Force met and an ordinance would be coming forward. Mayor Stan Henry reported that he attended the Women's Council of Realtors with other Mayors in the Valley. He read and submitted for the record an emailed statement that he made on September 4, 2018, in response to Cindy Uken. 3. CONSENT AGENDA 3.A. 2018- 347 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 $8,876,472 for the month of August 2018. M.O. 7008 3.B. 2018- 343 Resolution of Intention to Establish Improvement Area No. 11 — CFD No. 2006-1 Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution of Intention to establish Improvement Area No. 11 — CFD No. 2006-1 Reso 2018-39 3.C. 2018- 350 Panorama & Century Park Soft Surface Replacement Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize replacement of the soft surface material located at both Panorama & Century Park in an amount not to exceed $43,692. M.O. 7009 3.D. 2018- 351 Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution declaring a Shelter Crisis pursuant to SB 850(Chapter 48, Statutes of 2018 and Government Code § 8698.2). Reso 2018-40 3.E. 2018- 344 Resolution of Intention to Vacate certain streets, alleys, public highway and utility easements: Vacation No. 2018-02 Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution declaring its intention to vacate public street, alley and public utility easement and public service easement uses on all or portions of Grove Street and "A" Street, between West Buddy Rogers Avenue and Van Fleet Avenue; on two public alleys between East Palm Canyon Drive and "B" Street, West of Van Fleet Avenue; on portions of Lots 141 and 165 as shown on the map of Cathedral City, filed in Book 13, at pages 24 through 26, inclusive, of maps, records of Riverside County; and to vacate certain public utility easements and public service easements reserved from the previous vacations of portions of"A" Street west of Van Fleet Avenue, and a portion of an alley north of"B" Street and west of Van Fleet Avenue, all located southerly of East Palm Canyon Drive and between Van Fleet Avenue and West Buddy Rogers Avenue. (Vacation No. 2018-02). Reso 2018-38 3.F. 2018- 360 Accept a Declaration of Dedication for a Portion of Landau Boulevard at the Northeast Corner of Ramon Road and Landau Boulevard Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City accepting the dedication of certain real property for public road purposes for Landau Boulevard as described in the declaration of dedication recorded on February 28, 1966, as instrument No. 21262 in official records of Riverside County, California and accepting same into the City maintained street system pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 1806. Reso 2018-41 3.G. 2018- 353 Convention on the Rights of the Child Recommendation: Staff Recommends the City Council approve a Resolution asking the Federal Government to live up to its agreement relative to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and reunite the remaining children who have been separated from their families at the border immediately. Reso 2018-42 3.H. 2018- 354 Resignation of Alice Daby from the Parks and Community Events Commission Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council accept the resignation of Alice Daby from the Parks and Community Events Commission effective August 27, 2018 and direct staff on how to proceed with filling the vacant seat. M.O. 7010 A motion was made by Councilmember Kaplan, seconded by Councilmember Carnevale, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, and Councilmember Carnevale Absent: 1- CouncilmemberAguilar 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 5.A. 2018-346 Recommendation to approve a proposal from Albert A. Webb Associates to conduct a Traffic & Engineering Study to establish Citywide Speed Limits in the City of Cathedral City Recommendation: City Staff is recommending that the City Council approve a proposal by Albert A. Webb Associates to conduct a Traffic & Engineering Study to establish Citywide Speed Limits in the City of Cathedral City at a cost of $36,320; and approve a budget amendment to provide the funding for this work from the City's Traffic Safety Funds. M.O. 7011 A motion was made by Councilmember Kaplan, seconded by Councilmember Carnevale to approve a proposal by Albert A. Webb Associates to conduct a Traffic & Engineering Study to establish Citywide Speed Limits in the City of Cathedral City at a cost not to exceed $36,320; and approve a budget amendment to cover the cost of the study from the City's Traffic Safety Fund account. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, and Councilmember Carnevale Absent: 1- CouncilmemberAguilar 5.B. 2018-352 Contract Extension for Eric Davis, Special Events Sponsorship Specialist Recommendation: Staff recommends a contract extension with Samuel Eric Davis for Special Event fundraising. M.O. 7012 A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale, seconded by Councilmember Kaplan to Approve a contract extension with Samuel Eric Davis for Special Event Fundraising. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, and Councilmember Carnevale Absent: 1- CouncilmemberAguilar 5.C. 2018-345 Resolution to adopt the Riverside County Operational Area Multi- Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve a Resolution to adopt the Riverside County Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Reso 2018-43 A motion was made by Councilmember Kaplan, seconded by Councilmember Carnevale to adopt a resolution adopting the Riverside County Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as required by the Federal Disaster Mitigation and Cost Recovery Reduction Act of 2000. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, and Councilmember Carnevale Absent: 1- CouncilmemberAguilar 5.D. 2018-348 Public Arts Commission Sponsorship of the Spanish Language Film Festival (HOLA Film Festival) in the amount of$2,500 from the Public Arts Educational Fund Recommendation: Approve the Public Arts Commission sponsorship of the Spanish Language Film Festival (HOLA Mexico Film Festival) in the amount of $2,500 from the Public Arts Educational fund. Alan Carvalho, Chair of the Public Arts Commission, was called to speak. He thanked the Council for its support and spoke about the coordination with the Tejano music festival and the HOLA Film Festival. M.O. 7013 A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale, seconded by Councilmember Kaplan to approve the Public Arts Commission sponsorship of the Spanish Language Film Festival (HOLA Mexico Film Festival) in the amount of$2,500 from the Public Arts Educational Fund. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Councilmember Kaplan, and Councilmember Carnevale Absent: 1- CouncilmemberAguilar 6. CLOSED SESSION Erica Vega, Assistant City Attorney, announced that the City Council met in Closed Session during the Study Session portion of the meeting to discuss items 3.A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator for 31750 Landau Blvd APNS 678-210-034 & 035 and 3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation for Hannah Goody vs. Cathedral City and will be reflected in the Study Session Meeting minutes of September 11, 2018. Items 3.8. Conference with Real Negotiator for approximately 2 acres at the southeast corner of West Buddy Rogers and East Palm Canyon Drive, and 3.C. Conference with Real Property Negotiator for approximately 13.5 acres south of East Palm Canyon at Date Palm Drive following the Special City Council Meeting agenized items. 3.B. 2018-356 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 CCD, LLC Property Owner: City of Cathedral City as the housing Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property. 3.C. 2018-359 Conference with Real Property negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54968.8. Property location: Approximately 13.5 acres south of East Palm Canyon Drive at Date Palm Drive Negotiation Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing 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 7:15 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 8:00 p.m. Erica Vega, Assistant City Attorney, announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss Items 3.B. Conference with Real Negotiator for approximately 2 acres at the southeast corner of West Buddy Rogers and East Palm Canyon Drive, and 3.C. Conference with Real Property Negotiator for approximately 13.5 acres south of East Palm Canyon at Date Palm Drive. There was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Regular Meeting of September 11, 2018, at 8:00 p.m. M yor, City of Cathedral City ATTEST: City Clerk, pity of C thedral City