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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2021-05-26 44 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Study Session Wednesday, May 26, 2021 3:00 PM Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting was conducted by videoconference. • CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by Mayor Raymond Gregory. • ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Raymond Gregory Mayor Remote Ernesto Gutierrez Mayor Pro Tern Remote Mark Carnevale Councilmember Remote Rita Lamb Councilmember Remote Nancy Ross Councilmember Remote • THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:00 P.M. 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 Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Locations: APN: 687-062-071, 687-062-072, 687-394-032, 687-394- 033, 687-394-034, 687-394-073 and 674-500-006 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City Property Owner: Welk Resort Desert Oasis, Falcon Lake and Bureau of Indian Affairs Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:03 pm. The City Council reconvened at 3:30 pm. City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss item 1A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator and Welks Resort Desert Oasis, Falcon Lake and Bureau of Indian Affairs. There was no reportable action taken. • AGENDA FINALIZATION 2. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public that wished to speak. 3. STUDY SESSION A. Coachella Valley Housing First Program Update Recommendation: This is a presentation only, no formal action is required. Tom Kirk, CVAG Executive Director, presented an update on the Coachella Valley Housing First Program along with Tom Cox, Management Analyst Coachella Valley Housing First. B. Presentation - GRID Alternatives Recommendation: This is a presentation only, no formal action is required. Victoria Pacheco, Outreach Project Developer for GRID Alternatives, provided a presentation on GRID Alternatives and the programs they offer. She requested that the City Council continue supporting them with a letter to the residents in an effort to get the word out and help those who could really benefit from their program. Sergio Espericueta commented on the GRID Alternatives programs and noted that he is a recipient of this program which helped him save a lot on his energy cost. Katie Barrows, Director of Environmental Services, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, noted that they are fully supportive of GRIDs efforts and would like to help to encourage residents to learn more about this program. It was the consensus of the City Council to provide GRID Alternatives with a letter of support signed by Mayor Raymond Gregory to encourage and increase participation in their program. C. Review of Burrtec Rate Increase Request on the Collection of Solid Waste and Recycling Services for Residential, Commercial and Roll-Off Accounts Recommendation: To review the Burrtec Rate Increase Request on the Collection of Solid Waste and Recycling Services for Residential, Commercial and Roll-Off Accounts. Deanna Pressgrove, Environmental Conservation and Public Works Manager, provided a review of the Burrtec Rate Increase request on the collection of solid waste and recycling services for residential, commercial and roll-off accounts. Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 6/03/2021 Mayor Raymond Gregory expressed his concern with the format of the numbers and percentages presented for the rate increases. He requested further clarification for transparency. Deanna Pressgrove noted that she will clarify the rate increases and include all percentage increases in the staff report for the public hearing scheduled for June 23, 2021. D. Report from the Cannabis Task Force Meeting of April 28, 2021 Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only. City Manager Charles McClendon reported on the April 28, 2021 Cannabis Task Force meeting. Maria Scagliotti, cannabis business owner, expressed her concern with the saturation of cannabis businesses in Cathedral City. She is supportive of outdoor lounges and feels that we need to do something new. The City Council expressed their support for exploring a possible pilot program for outdoor consumption lounges in 1-1 zones and the possibility of removing the setback requirement from East Palm Canyon. City Manager Charles McClendon stated he would bring forward an item with suggested regulations for the removal of the setback requirement from East Palm Canyon as well as suggested regulations for an outdoor consumption lounge pilot program in 1-1 zones at a future meeting for further discussion. ADJOURN Mayor Raymond Gregory adjourned the Study Session Meeting of May 26, 2021 at 5:20 PM. il,CA J pJ-/. PA MO r, Cit iati-dral City City Clerk6City of Cathedral Ci Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 6/03/2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Regular Meeting Wednesday, May 26, 2021 5:30 PM Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting was conducted by videoconference. • CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor Raymond Gregory. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Mark Carnevale led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Councilmember Nancy Ross offered the Moment of Reflection. • ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Raymond Gregory _ Mayor _ Remote _ Ernesto Gutierrez Mayor Pro Tem Remote Mark Carnevale Councilmember Remote Rita Lamb Councilmember Remote Nancy Ross Councilmember Remote • AGENDA FINALIZATION Items 4F. Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Renewal of the Lighting and Landscape District Budget and 4H. Contract Award for Amphitheater Improvements, were pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - EAST PACT City Manager Charles McClendon presented an award to George Crum, Chief of Police, from the East PACT Team. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Paulina Angel, representative of the Unity Hope, provided information on the CaIHOPE program. Alan Carvalho commented on the State of the City. He congratulated and thanked Police Chief Crum for his much-deserved recognition and his engagement with the Community. 3. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Nancy Ross reported that she attended a meeting with the United Nations regarding a plan of action to prevent violent extremism in municipalities. She surprised her husband with a trip away, which was lovely and much needed. She reported on the Special City Council Workshop meeting where they discussed the completion of the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater and feels they made great progress. She noted that City Council took pictures at the amphitheater and in the study session room. She reported that she along with Councilmember Rita Lamb attended the elected women's luncheon sponsored by Supervisor Spiegel. She also attended the Cathedral City High School awards event where Councilmember Rita Lamb offered the opening remarks. Those students who received awards is an extraordinary example of our future. She reported that she was also able to meet with multiple City Department Heads, some citizens and 8 organizations. She indicated that she has been securing donations for the upcoming Make and Take Emergency Preparedness event, which will take place on June 5, 2021 at 9:00 am in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater. She reported on the recent State of the City and thanked Mayor Raymond Gregory, City Council, City Manager Charles McClendon and Chris Parman. She stated that she will be traveling to Portland Oregon to visit her children. Councilmember Rita Lamb commented on the great collaboration of the Coachella Valley Emergency Disaster Preparedness Network and the City. She reported on the Cathedral City High School awards event held at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater and thanked ASB President Jasmine Lopez, Principal Guillermo Chavez and ASB Activities Director George Howell for a great event. She gave a shout out to Justice Harrison, a fifth grade G.A.T.E. student at Katherine Finchy Elementary for interviewing her about leadership skills for a school project. She attended a meeting with the Coachella Valley Conservation Committee, where they purchased more land in the support of the Multiple Species Habitat Plan. She along with Councilmember Mark Carnevale attended a Zoom meeting with Assemblyman Garcia regarding the Relief plan and what it means for our City. She noted that Patsi does a wonderful job with the "Dinner with Patsi"fundraisers to help local non-profits and was very deserving of the City's Certificate of Recognition. She was able to assist, along with the help of John Corella, a resident with concerns regarding traffic. She also assisted another resident, along with the help of Deanna Pressgrove, regarding an abandoned house. Councilmember Mark Carnevale reported that he attended the CVEP meeting as well as a League of CA Cities Division Meeting. He attended, along with Councilmember Rita Lamb, a meeting with Assemblyman Garcia and noted that Mr. Garcia is a great source of information. He attended the CVAG Homeless Committee meeting and reported that they are working on providing one location for a cooling center that will service multiple cities in the desert. He stated that ASB Activities Director for Cathedral City High School, George Howell, called him personally to thank the City for the use of the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater for the recent awards event. He met with John Corella, Deanna Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 6/03/2021 Pressgrove and Mayor Raymond Gregory to discuss the soccer park contract and more ways to bring youth activities to that park. He also reported that he attended the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce meeting and noted that they have a lot going on that will affect Cathedral City and he is happy to see our neighboring city moving things forward. He reported that Nicolino's will be hosting the AMVETS Post 66 Memorial Day event. He also reported on the recent State of the City and thanked City Council, Mayor Gregory, and Chris Parman. He gave a shout out to Richard and Eric Altman from the Runway for receiving a nomination for restaurant of the year. He also gave a shout out to Thomas Kocan for "Dinner with Patsi", Larry Davis and Chief Crum for their much-deserved awards and recognition. Mayor Pro Tern Ernesto Gutierrez reported that he attended a meeting with the Evening Rotary Club regarding their upcoming golf tournament fundraiser. He reported that the City Council filmed the State of the City, had a Special City Council Workshop meeting, and took pictures. He attended, in person, the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau meeting and indicated that the airport is operating at 80% capacity, conventions continue to be scheduled, and it is expected that Coachella Valley will have a busy year for tourism. He also met with City Manager Charles McClendon to go over tonight's agenda. He noted that he had the opportunity to watch the entire State of the City, which was phenomenal, and thanked Chris Parman. He also met with two developers interested in developing within Cathedral City, which he hopes will be moving forward. He was able to assist multiple residents via email and over the phone. He announced the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday, noted the history of the holiday, and thanked all those who have paid the ultimate price for this great nation. Mayor Raymond Gregory reported on the LOSSAN Board meeting he was able to attend as an alternate. He reported on the Special City Council Workshop meeting and the Riverside County Transportation Commission Budget and Implementation meeting. He noted that the City did not score high enough to receive the requested funds for the sidewalk infill project around Ocotillo Park. He thanked the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and Chris Parman for the State of the City and announced that that it can be viewed on the Discover Cathedral City website. He announced that he was happy to present this year's Mayor's Award to Police Chief George Crum and that it was an honor to recognize his work. He recognized the student's hard work who were honored at the street naming ceremony and feels this will inspire those students to continue their hard work and others to do the same. He also reported that he attended the SunLine Transit Agency meeting where work continues to move forward. He announced the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday and asked that everyone remember those who have served and made sacrifices for our freedoms and Country. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded by Councilmember Carnevale to approve the following Consent Agenda items: Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 6/03/2021 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember AYES: Gregory, Gutierrez, Carnevale, Lamb, Ross A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda M.O. 2021-67 B. Minutes Approval M.O. 2021-68 1. City Council - Study Session - May 12, 2021 2:30 PM 2. City Council - Regular Meeting - May 12, 2021 5:30 PM C. Resolution Extending Terms on Historic Preservation Committee by One Year Recommendation: To approve a Resolution Extending the Historic Preservation Committee Members' Terms by One Year. Reso 2021-08 D. Fifth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement Recommendation: To approve the fifth amendment to the City Manager employment agreement in the base amount of$226,886 annually. M.O. 2021-69 E. Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Recommendation: To approve the City's appropriations limit for the FY 2021/2022 Gann Initiative Limitation. Reso 2021-09 F. Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Renewal of the Lighting and Landscaping District Budget This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. G. Establish the Annual Special Tax for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 (Rio Vista Village) Recommendation: To adopt a Resolution of the Cathedral City Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2000-1 (Rio Vista Village) establishing the annual special tax for FY 2021/2022. Reso 2021-13 H. Contract Award for Amphitheater Improvements This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. 5. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 6/03/2021 A. FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 ANNUAL RENEWAL OF THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT BUDGET Recommendation: To adopt three Resolutions to renew the annual assessments with Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Zones 1 through 54) Tami Scott, Administrative Services Director, provided a brief overview of the amendments made to the Staff Report. Reso 2021-10 Reso 2021-11 Reso 2021-12 A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez to adopt the following Resolutions: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, California initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the City of Cathedral City Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, California, declaring its intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for the City of Cathedral City Street lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, California for Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Report for the City of Cathedral City Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 with the following amendments to the Preliminary 2021/2022 Engineer's Annual Levy Report: • 2021/2022 Applied Assessment Rate amended to $127, for Century Park • 2021/2022 Applied Assessment Rate amended to $35.79, for Panorama Park RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Gregory, Gutierrez, Carnevale, Lamb, Ross B. Contract Award for Amphitheater Improvements Recommendation: To award a Design-Build Services Agreement, in the amount not to exceed $418,650, to Horizons Construction Company International, Inc. Design-Build Team to design and construct the New Lighting and Sound Systems within the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater; Award a Minor Construction Services Contract to Brudvik, Inc for the labor and materials for the relocation of underground electrical Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 6/03/2021 boxes to above grade lighted power pedestals in the amount not to exceed $61,591; provide an amount not to exceed $35,000 for project management to the City's Project Management provider, NAI Consulting, for Project Management Services and a project contingency in the amount to exceed $41,200 for a total project cost of $556,441. Tami Scott, Administrative Services Director, provided a brief overview of the amendments to the proposed contract as well as additional scope of services attachments not originally attached to the staff report. M.O. 2021-70 A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale and seconded by Councilmember Lamb to award a Design-Build Services Agreement, in the amount not to exceed $418,650, to Horizons Construction Company International, Inc. Design-Build Team to design and construct the New Lighting and Sound Systems within the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater;Award a Minor Construction Services Contract to Brudvik, Inc for the labor and materials for the relocation of underground electrical boxes to above grade lighted power pedestals in the amount not to exceed $61, 591; provide an amount not to exceed $35,000 for project management to the City's Project Management provider, NAI Consulting, for Project Management Services and a project contingency in the amount not to exceed $41,200 for a total project cost of $556,441, with an amendment to section 3.7 Term, which should read terminate on March 31, 2022. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember AYES: Gregory, Gutierrez, Carnevale, Lamb, Ross 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS A. Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 and FY 2022/2023 Biennial Budget Recommendation: To approve the proposed FY 2021/2022 and FY 2022/2023 Biennial Budget M.O. 2021-71 A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez to approve the proposed FY 2021/2022 and FY 2022/2023 Biennial Budget. Cathedral City Page 6 Printed on 6/03/2021 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Gregory, Gutierrez, Carnevale, Lamb, Ross B. Public Arts Commission FY21/22 CV Rep Arts Education Funding: Ticket Distribution Plan and Go-Forward Policy Recommendation: To approve (i) the ticket distribution procedures agreed to by the Coachella Valley Repertory Theater, Cathedral City Senior Center, and Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club, and (ii) a go-forward Public Arts Educational Funding ticket distribution policy addressing future Public Arts Educational Funding requests. Mayor Raymond Gregory expressed his concern with the options proposed under the Ticket Distribution Basis section in the staff report. Councilmember Rita Lamb supports version 2 which clearly defines that "merit"is for volunteers and excludes staff and recognized donors and removes "other" under the Ticker Distribution Basis section in the staff report. Alan Carvalho expressed support for this item. M.O. 2021-72 A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez to approve the ticket distribution procedures agreed to by the Coachella Valley Repertory Theater, Cathedral City Senior Center, and Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club, and a Go-Forward Public Arts Educational Funding ticket distribution policy addressing future Public Arts Educational Funding requests option 2 which removes "other" and clearly defines "merit" as volunteers only and excludes staff and recognized donors under the Ticket Distribution Basis section. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Gregory, Gutierrez, Carnevale, Lamb, Ross C. Cathedral City Public Library Book and Media Return Box Murals Recommendation: The Public Arts Commission is requesting City Council approval to commission Artist Gary High to paint the proposed murals on the three Cathedral City Public Library Book Return and Media boxes located at the entrance of the library at a combined cost not to exceed $1,800.00. M.O. 2021-73 Cathedral City Page 7 Printed on 6/03/2021 A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale and seconded by Councilwoman Lamb to approve the recommendation of the Public Arts Commission to commission Artist Gary High to paint the proposed murals on the three Cathedral City Public Library Book Return and Media boxes located at the entrance of the library at a combined cost not to exceed $1,800.00. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember AYES: Gregory, Gutierrez, Carnevale, Lamb, Ross D. Public Benches Beautification Program: PAC Authorization Request to Proceed with Select Artists Recommendation: To authorize the Public Arts Commission to utilize Art in Public Places Funds to compensate the below listed artists to paint one bench each for a total of fifteen benches. The artist hired to paint the Memorial Park bench will also be hired to paint the Memorial Park trash receptacle. Compensation will not exceed $1,000.00 per bench and $250.00 for the trash receptacle. The total project cost will not exceed $15,250. Alan Carvalho expressed excitement and support for this item. M.O. 2021-74 A motion was made by Mayor Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Lamb to authorize the Public Arts Commission to utilize Art in Public Places Funds to compensate the artists recommended by the Public Arts Commission to paint one bench each for a total of fifteen benches, each artist will enter into a service agreement with the City. The artist hired to paint the Memorial Park bench will also be hired to paint the Memorial Park trash receptacle. Compensation will not exceed $1,000.00 per bench and $250.00 for the trash receptacle. The total project cost will not exceed$15,250. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Mayor SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember AYES: Gregory, Gutierrez, Carnevale, Lamb, Ross E. Update on Emergency Actions Related to COVID-19 Recommendation: Update on Status of Emergency Proclamation. Possible action to continue or rescind Resolution 2020-06. Update on Emergency Actions taken by City, County, State of Federal Agencies. Possible consideration of additional measures to be taken. Council may add items not listed on the agenda pursuant to Cathedral City Page 8 Printed on 6/03/2021 Government Code section 54954.2 by majority vote. City Manager Charles McClendon provided an update on emergency actions related to COVID-19. He reported that the seven-day average for confirmed cases is currently at one. He indicated that we continue to follow state guidance which has not changed since May 3rd, which requires face coverings and social distancing indoors and outdoors for those who have not been vaccinated. He expects the State's guidance will be updated soon and we will be adhering to any updates. He noted that he is appreciative of everything the City, the City Council, and the residents of Cathedral City have done to cooperate and for helping to protect our community during these times. He stated that the plan remains to have an in-person meeting on June 23, 2021, which may be some type of a hybrid setting. Mayor Raymond Gregory requested an update from the City Attorney Eric Vail regarding in person meetings. Eric Vail, City Attorney, stated that we do not have clear guidance at this time regarding the Governor's Emergency Order making exceptions to the Brown Act that is currently still in place. He noted there are two bills going before the State Senate and State Assembly regarding this matter, however, these are unlikely to be adopted prior to our June meeting date. He feels there will need to be some type of a transition period for Cities to resume to full in- person meetings and he will advise the City Council of updates as he continues to monitor them. He also indicated that a number of residents have concerns about COVID and would prefer to continue to access open meetings virtually, which should also be considered. He indicated that if conditions should change for the worst, the City Council can issue Emergency Orders when appropriate. 8. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN The Regular City Council meeting was adjourned by Mayor Raymond Gregory at 7:29 PM. M; ��r, Cit $ at$dral City City Clerk ,ity of Cathedral Cit Cathedral City Page 9 Printed on 6/03/2021