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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2017-03-08 I Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, March 8, 2017 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of March 8, 2017 to order at 4:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL Present 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tem 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 Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak.He announced that there will be a Woman's March in Palm Springs today at 5:00 p.m. 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2017-89 Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR)Task Force Recommendations Charles McClendon, City Manger,reported that the City Council directed staff to appoint an ad-hoc task force to study issues related to short term vacation rentals in Cathedral City and to report back to the Council with recommendation. The Task Force held their first meeting on October 19, 2016 and has been meeting twice a month since that time. He provided an overview of their discussions and their recommendations from the Task Force for Council to discuss. He indicated that it is Staff's plan to bring an Ordinance to the City Council for consideration on March 22, 2017. Chris Harami, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated that he owns two STVR properties. He stated that they have been playing by the rules. Generally he does not have a problem with the Ordinance, however, he feels that it will be hard to inspect the properties, there could be different rules for different size of rentals, the fee is high and the noise levels should be the same whether it is a vacation rental or property owner. J. Dove, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He expressed his concern with punishing everyone. He feels that those who are breaking the rules should be paying the higher fines. He feels that the fines should be substantial instead of raising the fees for everyone. Jeremy Ogul, Home Away, was called to speak. He stated that Home Away would like to be a strong partner with the City and will provide any assistance they can. Bethany Ballard, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She feels that the restrictions on the short term vacation Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION March 8,2017 rental properties are going too far. She feels that there are plenty of laws already in place that should be enforced. Mayor Henry stated that the City will consider all of the comments that were made when preparing the final Ordinance. 2.B. 2017-85 2016 Crime Statistics Update George Crum, Chief of Police,presented the 2016 Crime Statistics to the City Council. 2.C. 2017-92 Biennial Budget Overview Presentation Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director,gave an overview of the biennial budget process for FY 2017-2018 and FY 2018-2019. She also went over some of the additions that were incorporated in the proposed budget workbook. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. Questioned why the dance center is still getting funded by the City. He questioned how the City compares to what other cities charging for cultivation of cannabis and that this should be considered when setting the fees moving forward. 3. CLOSED SESSION Eric Vail, City Attorney, announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the Agenda. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:05 p.m. 3.A. 2017-87 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 12.5 acres at the Northwest Corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive. Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation, Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential purchase of real property. 3.B. 2017-88 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 1.8 acres north on Mission Drive by APN's 677-382-005 through 008 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral as the Housing Successor Agency and Mario Perez, Inc. Property Owner: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property Cathedral City Page 2 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION March 8,2017 3.C. 2017-96 Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraphs (d)(2)and (e)(1) of the Government Code. Two (2) matters 3.D. 2017-54 City Council: Public Employee Performance Evaluation Per Government Code Section 54957 (B)Title: City Manager The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:05 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 the following: Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraphs(d) (2)and(e)(1)of the Government Code. Two(2)matters There was no reportable action taken. He also stated that item 38. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. regarding property located approximately 1.8 acres north on Mission Drive by APN's 677-382-005 through 008. The remaining items will be herd following the Regular Meeting Agenda of March 8, 2017 and will be reflected in the minutes. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting of March 8, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. TA LEY E. HENRY, Mayor ;r • • •RYF. H•WELL, Ci Clerk Cathedral City Page 3 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, March 8, 2017 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the March 8, 2017 Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:37 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Shelley Kaplan led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Council Member Mark Carnevale offered the Invocation. • 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 Roger Culbertson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He announced that March 10th is the Second Annual Chamber of Commerce Day. It is the desire of the Chamber to continue maintaining their great working relationship with the City. Pastor Jeff Osborne, Pastor at Destiny Church in Palm Desert, was called to speak. He reported that they are launching a campus in Cathedral City. The first service will be held on April 9th at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at the Pickford Theater. Rosario Avila, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She stated that the Agreement attached to Item 2C on the Agenda listed Palm Springs as a Charter City and Cathedral City as a Municipal Corporation. She questioned why Cathedral City was not listed at a Charter City. She stated that this is a big project and wants to make sure we are involved in the discussions and the affect it will have on Cathedral City and the businesses in the area. Bethany Ballard, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She questioned if the City requires inspections for the short term vacation rentals and adopts an Ordinance to manage them can the City be liable for them if something happens. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 5/18/2017 City Council REGULAR MEETING March 8,2017 2.A. 2016-569 Authorization for Roof Replacement on the Public Works Building and Adjacent Maintenance Utility Building A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve the authorization of a complete reroofing of the Public Works Building and the adjacent Maintenance Utility Building located at 68385 Kieley Road for an amount not to exceed$54,144.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 Enactment No: M.O.6738 Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve the following Consent Agenda Items.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 2.B. 2017-86 Avenida La Paz and Avenida La Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Final Acceptance This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O. 6739 2.C. 2017-90 Agreement with the City of Palm Springs for Funding the Local Share of the Ramon Road Bridge Widening and Associated Street Improvements This Item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6740 2.D. 2017-91 Second Reading of Ordinance on Mayoral Rotation under the City Charter This Item was approved. Enactment No: Ord 790 2.E. 2017-93 Shakespeare in the Park This Special Use Permit was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6741 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.A. 2017-94 Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 16-007 for Sunshine Coast Wellness, 28201 Date Palm Drive, Suite B&C Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 5/18/2017 City Council REGULAR MEETING March 8,2017 Pat Milos, Community Development Director,presented the Appeal of Planning Commission denial of Conditional Use Permit 16-007 for Sunshine Coast Wellness, 28201 Date Palm Drive, Suite B&C. He stated that the City Council may affirm, modify or reverse the Planning Commission decision. Allen Cooper, applicant for Sunshine Wellness. He indicated that modifications have been made by the property owner that will be in compliance to the set-back requirement from a residential zone. Mayor Henry opened the Public Hearing for discussion. Clint Jackson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He indicated that he looked at this particular piece of property himself and was told it did not meet the set-back requirements. He has had a professional survey done on the property and feels that it does not meet the requirements of the code. Council Member John Aguilar stated that he has a growing concern with the number of dispensaries and cultivation sites as well as the billboards that are displaying cannibas ads. Council Member Mark Carnevale expressed his concern with the advertsing on billboards regarding cannabis and some of the cannabis businesses that have large signs on their business. Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis stated that the signs are not the issue of this appeal. The question is does his application meet the code. Mayor Henry closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,to accept the appeal of Planning Commission denial of Conditional Use Permit 16-007 for Sunshine Coast Wellness, 28201 Date Palm Drive,Suite B&C and to issue a Conditional USe Permit.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, and Council Member Carnevale Nay: 2- Mayor Henry, and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6742 4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 4.A. 2017-95 Adoption of Resolutions Initiating Procedures for Establishing and Implementing By-District Elections for City Council Members and Specifying the Criteria to Guide the Establishment of Electoral Districts Vera Martinez, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She indicated that she is interested in getting involved and questioned if there will be an opportunity for the community to engage in the process. Bethany Ballard, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She requested what the definition of protected class is. A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve a Resolution Initiating Procedures for Establishing and Implementing By-District Elections for City Council Members and a Resolution Specifying the Criteria to Guide the Establishment of Electoral Districts.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 Enactment No: Reso 2017-06/Reso 2017-07 Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 5/18/2017 City Council REGULAR MEETING March 8,2017 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member John Aguilar, announced that today is International Woman's Day. He congratulated Chris Parman and all those involved in the Big Dashy. He attended the California Jazz Foundation that was held. It was an amazing event. The jazz performance at the end of the day was wonderful. Council Member Mark Carnevale, thanked the Fire Department and Police Chief for doing a great job. He feels that all woman should be recognized on this day, International Woman's Day and every day. Council Member Shelley Kaplan stated that College of the Desert has be giving presentation on their master plan. He would love to see COD come to Cathedral City. He reported that a program, hosted by Wells Fargo Bank, for new home buyers was held. There was not a great turn-out but another one will be held at the Cathedral City Library. He attended the Coachella Valley Symphony Event, which was great event.He also reported Citizen's on Patrol will be holding a pancake breakfast on Saturday at the Date Palm County Club. The Day of the Young Child Event will also be held on the same day. He reminded everyone that Day Light Savings will begin this weekend. He announced that the Relay for Life event will be held on March 18, 2017 at Cathedral City High School. The Historical Society Event will be holding a modified antique road show at the Senior Center. The State of the City will be held on March 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. and Palm Springs Unified School District will be dedicating the new swimming pool at Cathedral City High School at 3:00 p.m. Mayor Stan Henry reported that he attended the CVAG Executive Meeting last Monday and they voted to approve 10 million dollars in grants for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety projects. Staff will be looking at opportunities to apply for these grant monies. On Friday he participated in the Read Across American Program at Cathedral City Elementary School,he read Cat in the Hat to a second grade class. He reported that within the next 30 days ground breaking should take place on CVLink. He requested that on a future Study Session Agenda an item to discuss naming a landmark in honor of Supervisor John Benoit. 6. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss Items 6A. and 6D. The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8:02 p.m. 6.A. 2017-87 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 12.5 acres at the Northwest Corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive. Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation, Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential purchase of real property. 8:02 6.B. 2017-88 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 5/18/2017 City Council REGULAR MEETING March 8,2017 Property Location: Approximately 1.8 acres north on Mission Drive by APN's 677-382-005 through 008 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral as the Housing Successor Agency and Mario Perez, Inc. Property Owner: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property 6.C. 2017-96 Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraphs (d)(2) and (e)(1) of the Government Code. Two (2) matters 6.D. 2017-54 City Council: Public Employee Performance Evaluation Per Government Code Section 54957 (B)Title: City Manager Eric Vail, City Attorney announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following items: 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding property located approximately 12.5 acres at the Northwest Corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive. 2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Per Government Code Section 54957(B) Title: City Manager There was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjoumed the March 8, 2117 Regular Meeting of the City Council at 9:15 p.m. AV"' ANLEY E. HENRY, Mayor ATTEST: GAR F. HO, ELL, Cit Clerk Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 5/18/2017