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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2019-09-11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Study Session Wednesday, September 11, 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 Title Status Arrived Mark Carnevale Mayor Present 4:00 PM John Aguilar Mayor Pro Tern Present 4:00 PM Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 4:00 PM Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 4:00 PM • AGENDA FINALIZATION • THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 PM 1. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the following item listed on the Agenda. A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). Number of Potential Cases: One The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:00 PM The City Council reconvened at 4:35 PM City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to hold a conference with Legal Counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation as listed on the Agenda. There was no reportable action taken. • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. STUDY SESSION A. Presentation of Southern California Edison Wildfire Mitigation Plan - Jennifer Cusack, Government Relations Manager, SCE Recommendation: This is a presentation only, there is no formal action required. Jennifer Cusak, Southern California Edison Government Relations Manager, presented SCE's Wildfire Mitigation Plan, as required by SB 901. B. Update- Urban Housing Communities - Veterans Housing Project Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council acting in its capacity as the Housing Successor Agency receive and file this status report regarding the Disposition and Development Agreement with Urban Housing Communities for development of a 60-Unit Veteran's Affordable Housing Project on Landau between Vega Road and Elizabeth Road consisting of approximating 9 acres (APN's: 678-060-001 through 005 and 678-060-049 through 053). Tami Scott, Administrative Services Director, introduced Mark Irving, Urban Housing Communities, who presented an update on the Veterans Housing Project, a 60-unit Veteran's Affordable Housing Project on Landau between Vega Road and Elizabeth Road consisting of approximately 9 acres. Tami Scott, Administrative Services Director, followed up with additional funding information and a timeline for this project and the Cathedral Palms Senior Housing Project. There is no formal action required with this item. It is recommended that the City Council, acting in its capacity as the Housing Successor Agency, receive and file the status report presented. C. Discussion on CVAG's ATP, Flooding and Blow-Sand RFP Projects Recommendation: Receive information on CVAG's Active Transportation Program Projects as well as Flooding & Blow-Sand RFP Projects for the City Council's discussion. John Corella, City Engineer/Director of Public Works, gave an overview of the five Active Transportation Program (ATP) Projects that were chosen by CVAG to be included within a group of ten projects for the RFQ, which was recently advertised for engineering design services. These are projects that CVAG desires to be made "shovel-ready" so they can apply for external construction funding such as the Cycle 5 of Caltrans' ATP which is coming in the spring of 2020. He stated that the following is the list of projects: • Highway 111 from Golf Club Dr. to Cathedral Canyon Dr. - Project to add bike lanes within existing R/W. Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 9/17/2019 • Cathedral Canyon Dr. from Dinah Shore Dr. to Canyon Shores Dr. - Project to widen existing substandard striped bike lanes and construct sidewalks on both sides of road. • Perez Road from Highway 111 to Date Palm Dr. - Project to add striped bike lanes & infill sidewalk gaps on both sides of road. • Gerald Ford Dr. from Date Palm Dr. to Da Vail Dr. - Project to add a striped bike lane on both sides of road between Date Palm Dr. and Plumley Rd. and on South side of road from Plumley Rd. to Da Vall Dr., all within existing roadway. • Cathedral Canyon Channel East (CCCE) from Whitewater River to 2 miles SW along CCCE - Project to construct new paved pedestrian/bike/NEV lane on top of existing graded channel dike on the west side of CCCE. City Engineer Corella also reported that CVAG recently issued an RFP for Professional Services for Local Flood & Blow-Sand Risk Assessment and Improvement Plan for the Western Coachella Valley. He stated that the following three projects were included in the RFP to be analyzed to identify, develop and evaluate alternative concepts needed to prepare a risk assessment and improvement plans: • Varner Road just west of Edom Hill Road - Project to consider adding a culvert below Varner Rd. to drain the Willow Hole Wash. • Date Palm Drive just south of Varner Road - Project to consider adding new culverts below Date Palm Dr. to drain the East Wide Canyon /Long Canyon Wash. • Date Palm Drive at Los Gatos Drive - Project to consider adding new inlets and culverts below Date Palm Dr. at Los Gatos Dr. to drain this low point of the road. There is no formal action required, this is for information only. D. Da Vall Drive / 1-10 Interchange Project Update Recommendation: The Da Vail Drive Interchange Project update is presented for the City Council's information. John Corella, City Engineer/Director of Facilities and Public Works, provided an update on the Da Vall Drive Interchange Project. He indicated that no funding, other than CVAG's PSR phase funding, has been allocated for this project. There is no formal action required of the City Council, this was an update on the project. ADJOURN Mayor Mark Carnevale adjourned the Study Session Meeting of September 11, 2019, at 5:45 PM Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 9/17/2019 7)7-yi , t„f2Q- • f'.( Y'. ,fit y( Mayor, CV of Ca -•ral City City Clerkity of Cathedral C t Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 9/17/2019 AllCITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 11, 2019 6:30 PM City Council Chambers 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero Cathedral City, CA 92234 • CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 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 offered the Invocation and requested a moment of silence in remembrance of 9-11. • ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mark Carnevale Mayor Present 6:30 PM John Aguilar Mayor Pro Tern Present 6:30 PM Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 6:30 PM Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 6:30 PM • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Kimberly Webb, Morongo Valley resident, was called to speak. She expressed her concern with the day laborers she encountered outside of the local U-Haul, she felt very intimidated and was fearful. She feels this has been a long time issue and that something needs be done. She urged the Council to be proactive and suggested an ordinance on loitering be adopted. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez thanked the two candidates that participated in the recent special election. He reported that he attended the ribbon cutting at Henry's Bar and Grill. He also reported that he met with Glen Miller and discussed several Senate bills. He reported that he attended the Short-Term Vacation Rental Task Force meeting. He thanked all members of the task force for their efforts. He, along with Mayor Carnevale, attended the City Hall at Your Corner. He reported that there were over 20 participants and felt it was a great event. He also reported that he met with City Manager Charles McClendon for a biweekly meeting prior to the City Council meeting and attended the Palm Springs Unified School District address, which was very informative. Mayor Pro Tem John Aguilar reported that he was away for the month of August and that it is great to be back. He reported that he attended the Palm Springs Unified School District event. It was reported that the test scores for the district have been increasing over the years, which is good news. He announced that the Short-Term Vacation Rental Task Force will be holding two public forums for residents and business owners on Oct 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Library and on Oct 19, 2019 at 10:00 am at City Hall. There will be an update to City Council on October 9, 2019. He also reported that he attended the Elks First Responders event. Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported that he met with several citizens on many issues but mostly on short-term vacation rentals, he looks forward to the update that will take place on October 9, 2019. He also attended Henry's Sports Bar and Grill ribbon cutting, which he feels is a family friendly business. On September 6, 2019, he attended the Transgender Health and Wellness open house, which had a huge turnout. On Monday September 9, 2019, he attended the CVAG Transportation Committee Meeting and the Coachella Valley Mountain's Conservancy meeting. He announced that he represented the City as a judge at the Cat City Drag Race, which was a fun event. Today he attended the Riverside County Transportation Commission and was given an update on a number of big projects including the 60 freeway. He reminded everyone that the Riverside County Transportation Commission website has information on road closures. Mayor Mark Carnevale reported that he attended the City Hall at Your Corner and was impressed with the turnout. There was a lot of good comments and conversation. He also attended the Palm Springs Unified School District breakfast event, which was very exciting. He attended, along with Stone James and Chris Parman, the Woman's Board of Realtors event at Mission Hills. He reported that he had the pleasure of meeting with the Principal of Cathedral City High School and Sergeant Chapman regarding the homecoming parade. They have come up with a new route for the parade that will be better for everyone. He attended a luncheon with Councilmember Dana Hobart from Rancho Mirage and felt he learned a lot about their City. He reported that Palm Springs may be receiving financial aid to help with homelessness. He spoke with Mayor Pro Tern Geoff Kors from Palm Spring regarding the funding and how it may also benefit Cathedral City. He announced that the Cooling Center for the homeless will be winding down. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 9/17/2019 A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Gregory to approve the following Consent Agenda items with Mayor Pro Tem Aguilar abstaining on item 3A: RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez A. Minutes Approval 1. City Council - Study Session - Aug 28, 2019 4:00 PM 2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Aug 28, 2019 6:30 PM M.O. 2019-108 B. Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2018-2019 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2018- 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). M.O. 2019-109 C. Barracks Bar Block Party for Pride Recommendation: To approve Special Use Permit#19-016 allowing the Barracks Bar to hold two block parties for Pride. M.O. 2019-110 D. Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion for Date Palm Dr. and Gerald Ford Sidewalk Gap Closure Project Recommendation: Recommend the City Council accept and approve the Date Palm Drive and Gerald Ford Drive Sidewalk Gap Closure Improvements, CIP 8851 as final; and, authorize the City Manager to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's office on behalf of the City Council; and, authorize the release of retention funds to Hardy & Harper, Inc. upon expiration of the Notice of Completion. M.O. 2019-111 E. Annual Virgin de Guadalupe Procession 2019 Recommendation: To approve Special Use Permit#19-017 for the Annual Virgin de Guadalupe Procession. M.O. 2019-112 F. NAI Task Order 01 - Da Vall Drive / 1-10 Interchange Project Management Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 9/17/2019 Recommendation: Staff is requesting that the Director of Engineering/Public Works be authorized to issue a Task Order to NAI Consulting, Inc. (NAI) to assist City Engineering Staff in the Project Management of the Da Vail Drive Interchange Project in the amount of $47,472 as part of NAI's on-call engineering support services contract for State and Federally Funded Projects. M.O. 2019-113 G. School Resource Officer Contract Recommendation: Authorize an agreement, in the amount not to exceed, $166,286.00, by and between the City of Cathedral City and Palm Springs Unified School District (District) for the Police Department to provide the District one trained police officer on a full-time basis as a School Resource Officer (SRO). M.O. 2019-114 4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS A. Cannabis Industry Employee Identification Card Program Recommendation: To approve the amendment of Chapter 5.88 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to establish a Cannabis Industry Employee Card Program, and to approve a Resolution establishing fees for cannabis industry employee identification cards and approve the revised Medical Cannabis Administrative Rules. M.O. 2019-115 Reso 2019-34 A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Gregory to approve the amendment of Chapter 5.88 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to establish a Cannabis Industry Employee Card Program, and to approve a Resolution establishing fees for cannabis industry employee identification cards and approve the revised Medical Cannabis Administrative Rules. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember AYES: Mark Carnevale, John Aguilar, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez 7. CLOSED SESSION Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 9/17/2019 The City Council met in Closed Session during the Study Session portion of the meeting and will be reflected in the Study Session Minutes of September 11, 2019. ADJOURN Mayor Mark Carnevale adjourned the Regular Meeting of September 11, 2019, at 7:02 p.m. 11)/170, /)?—(2^J2 - Mayo kCity of Cathedral City City Clerk, t y of Cbthedral City 6 Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 9/17/2019