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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2022-11-09 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Study Session Wednesday, November 9, 2022 3:00 PM City Council Chambers 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero Cathedral City, CA 92234 • CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez. • ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Ernesto Gutierrez Mayor Present 3:00 PM Rita Lamb Mayor Pro Tem Present 3:00 PM Mark Carnevale Councilmember Present 3:00 PM Nancy Ross Councilmember Absent Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 3:00 PM • AGENDA FINALIZATION There were no changes to the Agenda. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public that wished to speak. 2. STUDY SESSION A. Presentation - The Living Desert - What is New at the Zoo Recommendation: This is a presentation only. There is no formal action required. City Manager Charles McClendon introduced Allen Monroe, President/CEO Living Desert. Allen Monroe, President/CEO Living Desert, provided an overview of the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. The following points were presented: • The Pride of the Desert, Capital Campaign • Who They Are • What They Do • Why They Are Important • How You Can Help • Global Conservation Impact • Why Cathedral City Should Support the Living Desert • The Impact of Community Support • Wild Lights • Glow in the Park • Staff Office and Parking Lot Expansion • The Cafe/Marketplace and Splash Pad • Lion Ridge This item was for information and direction only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council. B. Presentation - Veterans Village of Cathedral City Recommendation: This is a presentation only. There is no formal action required. Charles McClendon, City Manager introduced Dr. Laura Otis-Miles, CCO TURN Behavioral Health Services, and Ron Stark, Program Manager TURN Behavioral Health Services. Dr. Laura Otis-Miles and Ron Stark provided a presentation on their organization's role and strategy for the Veteran's Village of Cathedral City. The following points were presented: • Agency Overview • Agency Strategies & Core Values • Community Overview • TURN Important Work with Veteran Population • Veterans Village of Cathedral City • Impact on Cathedral City- Development of Veterans Village • Funding Request & Rationale • Community Benefit to Cathedral City This item was for information and direction only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council. C. Cathedral City Senior Center Update Recommendation: This is a presentation only. There is no formal action required. Charles McClendon introduced Geoff Corbin, President & CEO, Cathedral City Senior Center, and Vic Ide, COO, Cathedral City Senior Center. Geoff Corbin and Vic Ide provided a presentation on the Cathedral City Senior Center. The following points were presented: Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 11/22/2022 • What the Senior Center Does • Food and Social Programs • CCSC Strategic Alliances and Devoted Business Partners • Participation and Revenue Growth • Big Opportunity • Cactus Club • Local Community They asked that the City Council consider increasing their allocation. Sue Townsley, Board Member for the Cathedral City Senior Center, thanked Geoff Corbin for all that he has done and thanked the City for all of their support. This item was for information and direction only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council. D. Sidewalk Vendor Ordinance Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only. Sandra Molina, Code Compliance Manager, provided an overview of the proposed sidewalk vendor ordinance. The following points were presented: • Senate Bill 946 • Issue with sidewalk vendors • What the City May Regulate/Enforce • Park and Special Events • Applicability • Operation Requirements and Prohibitions • Additional Restrictions • Fines • Removal and/or Seizure of Equipment or Product The members of the City Council expressed their concerns and provided recommendations to the proposed Ordinance. Council directed the City Attorney and staff to revise and make language clarifications to the proposed sidewalk Vendors Ordinance based on the discussion and to bring it back for discussion and consideration at a future meeting. 3. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 5:19 p.m. ' _.e.c -�4� C �_ rj AUC Mayor, Cityof Cathedral CityCityClerk, it oathedral City Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 11/22/2022 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Regular Meeting Wednesday, November 9, 2022 5:30 PM City Council Chambers 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero Cathedral City, CA 92234 • CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Raymond Gregory led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Mayor Pro Tem Rita Lamb offered the Invocation and moment of silence. • ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Ernesto Gutierrez Mayor Present 5:30 PM Rita Lamb Mayor Pro Tem Present 5:30 PM Mark Carnevale Councilmember Present 5:30 PM Nancy Ross Councilmember Absent Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 5:30 PM • AGENDA FINALIZATION There were no changes to the Agenda. 1. OATH OF OFFICE - Michael Contreras, Fire Chief City Clerk Tracey Hermosillo administered the Oath of Office to Fire Chief Michael Contreras. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Sergio Espericueta expressed his concern with comments made by Mayor Gutierrez on social media and asked that they be removed to protect his safety. Augustin Alejandre expressed his concern with comments and photos posted on social media by Mayor Gutierrez and fears for his safety. Maria Resondez expressed her concern with comments and photos posted by Mayor Gutierrez on social media and fears for her children and that they may be bullied as a result. Danny Lee congratulated the Councilmembers on their reelection to the City Council. He thanked all those who ran for office and thanked everyone for their help to support Measure K. which did not pass. He would like to see the City Council prioritize an update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. 3. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported on the Tejano Music Festival, Halloween Spooktacular, the Palm Springs Pride Parade, and the CVAG Transportation Committee meeting. He announced the upcoming Veteran's Day events and the Hot Air Balloon Festival. He gave a shout out to the Engineering and Public Works Departments for their work on various projects around the City. He expressed his thanks to those who supported Measure K and hopes the City can continue to work towards other opportunities in the future. Councilmember Mark Carnevale reported that he attended the Coachella Valley Animal Campus Meeting, the College of the Desert State of the College, the Candidate Forum at the Senior Center, Spooktacular, Fields of Valor, and the Palm Springs Pride Parade. He gave a shout out to Councilmember Ross, who is ill and still taking meetings via zoom. He reported that he hosted a CVCAN event at his restaurant, Nicolino's. He provided an overview of the work that the homeless liaison officers have been doing. He announced that he will be meeting with Economic Development Director Stone James to discuss development in the North City area. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Pro Tem Rita Lamb welcomed Fire Chief Michael Contreras to Cathedral city. She reported that she did an interview with MIG Consulting related to the Five-Year Strategic Plan, which is one of the goals of Council for 2022. She also reported that she spoke with Galia Brown, Communications person for Dezart Performs, who indicated that they are looking for a permanent place and that they have their eye on a location in Cathedral City. She reported that she attended the Fields of Valor and gave a shout out to Jo Anne Kennon for all her efforts. She also reported that she will attend the Veterans for Peace event at Desert Memorial Park. She commented on the Senior Center's Cactus Club, which provides scholarships for memberships. She reported on the Noon Rotary's Hero's Dinner and the presentation provided by Fred Bell Executive Director of the Palm Springs Air Museum. She also reported that the Senior Center recognized United Nations Day, which was a wonderful event. She announced that she attended the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Board of Trustees meeting and will attend the upcoming Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy meeting. Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez welcomed Fire Chief Michael Contreras. He reported on his campaign efforts prior to the election, which helped him hear concerns and praises Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 11/23/2022 from the residents. He congratulated newly reelected Councilmember Mark Carnevale and Councilmember Raymond Gregory. He thanked all those who ran and participated in the election. He expressed his concern with comments made by Jesse Borrego, President of the CCPOA, at a pervious Council meeting and stated that he will continue to work together with the Police Department. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lamb to approve the following Consent Agenda items: RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb, Mark Carnevale, Raymond Gregory ABSENT: Nancy Ross A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda M.O. 2022-184 B. Minutes Approval M.O. 2022-185 1. City Council - Study Session - Oct 26, 2022 3:00 PM 2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Oct 26, 2022 5:30 PM C. Resolution of Intention (ROI) to Establish Improvement Area (IA) No. 15 - CFD NO. 2006-01 Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of Intention (ROI) to establish Improvement Area #15 - CFD NO. 2006-01, and setting the public hearing date for December 14, 2022. Reso 2022-53 D. CDBG Professional Consulting Services Agreement Extension with The Ramsay Group Recommendation: City Council approve a one-year Professional Consulting Services Agreement with provisions for two one-year extensions with The Ramsay Group in the amount not to exceed $50,000 per year to provide Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administrative support services for the CDBG program; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. M.O. 2022-186 E. Resolution Designating Holidays Cathedral City Public Offices Shall be Closed for Calendar Year 2023 Recommendation: To adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, California, Designating Holidays on which Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 11/23/2022 City Public Offices Shall be Closed for Calendar Year 2023. Reso 2022-54 5. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS A. First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.62 (Historic Preservation) to the Cathedral City Municipal Code Recommendation: To introduce and provide first reading for an Ordinance, and waive reading beyond the title, adding Chapter 8.62 - Historic Preservation - to the Cathedral City Municipal Code. M.O. 2022-187 A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb to introduce and provide first reading for an Ordinance, and waive reading beyond the title, adding Chapter 8.62 - Historic Preservation - to the Cathedral City Municipal Code. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb, Mark Carnevale, Raymond Gregory ABSENT: Nancy Ross B. 2022 Building and Fire Codes Adoption Recommendation: 1) Introduce and provide first reading, by title only (waiving further reading), of an ordinance adopting the 2022 editions of the California Building and Fire Codes with the requisite findings in support of local additions and amendments to the codes; and 2) Schedule a public hearing date of November 30, 2022 to consider adoption of the ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3. M.O. 2022-188 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb and seconded by Councilmember Carnevale to introduce and provide first reading, by title only (waiving further reading), of an ordinance adopting the 2022 editions of the California Building and Fire Codes with the requisite findings in support of local additions and amendments to the codes; and schedule a public hearing date of November 30, 2022 to consider adoption of the ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3. Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 11/23/2022 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember AYES: Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb, Mark Carnevale, Raymond Gregory ABSENT: Nancy Ross C. Award of Design Professional Services Agreement between the City with HR Green for Date Palm Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project (City Project No. C08840) Recommendation: To approve a Design Professional Services Agreement with HR Green Inc. for the design and preparation of bid ready construction documents for the Date Palm Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Project No. C08840) in the not to exceed amount of$241,443; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and, authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to execute a Task Order in the amount not to exceed $10,000 for "On-Call" material testing and geotechnical services related to the project; and authorize a budget amendment in the amount of$251 ,443 from available FY 2022/2023 Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funds for the completion of the design work. M.O. 2022-189 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb and seconded by Councilmember Carnevale to approve the To approve a Design Professional Services Agreement with HR Green Inc. for the design and preparation of bid ready construction documents for the Date Palm Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Project No. C08840) in the not to exceed amount of $241,443; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and, authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to execute a Task Order in the amount not to exceed $10,000 for "On-Call" material testing and geotechnical services related to the project; and authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $251,443 from available FY 2022/2023 Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funds for the completion of the design work. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember AYES: Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb, Mark Carnevale, Raymond Gregory ABSENT: Nancy Ross D. Proposal with Verde Design for Second Street Dog Park Conceptual Plan Recommendation: To approve a proposal with Verde Design, Inc. in the amount of $13,340 for a Conceptual Design Plan for the Second Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 11/23/2022 Street Dog Park; and, authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to execute the proposal. Councilmember Raymond Gregory would like to see the cost and options for the proposed dog park for new or existing lighting. Danny Lee expressed his excitement and support of this item. M.O. 2022-190 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb and seconded by Councilmember Gregory to approve the To approve a proposal with Verde Design, Inc. in the amount of $13,340 for a Conceptual Design Plan for the Second Street Dog Park; and, authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to execute the proposal. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember AYES: Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb, Mark Carnevale, Raymond Gregory ABSENT: Nancy Ross E. Award of a Professional Services Agreement with NCE Inc. for the development of a Cathedral City Pavement Management Program Recommendation: To approve a Professional Services Agreement with NCE, Inc., to prepare and develop a Cathedral City Pavement Management Program, in a not-to-exceed amount of $76,143.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute all required contract documents. M.O. 2022-191 A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb to approve a Professional Services Agreement with NCE, Inc., to prepare and develop a Cathedral City Pavement Management Program, in a not- to-exceed amount of$76, 143.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute all required contract documents. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb, Mark Carnevale, Raymond Gregory ABSENT: Nancy Ross F. Update on Emergency Actions Related to COVID-19 Recommendation: Update on Status of Emergency Proclamation. Possible Cathedral City Page 6 Printed on 11/23/2022 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 Government Code section 54954.2 by majority vote. City Manager Charles McClendon provided an update on emergency actions related to COV1D-19, Monkeypox (MPX) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). He stated that he does not recommend any action at this time. This item was for information and direction only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council. 8. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There was no discussion on future agenda items. 9. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting of November 9, 2022, at 7:35 p.m., to November 30, 2022. Ili ,tt. �(�4 11/1 ajJJ , Mayor, City of Cathedral City City Clerk ty o Cathedral City Cathedral City Page 7 Printed on 11/23/2022