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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2023-03-08 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Study Session Wednesday, March 8, 2023 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 Rita Lamb. • ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Rita Lamb Mayor Present 3:00 PM Mark Carnevale Mayor Pro Tem Present 3:00 PM Nancy Ross Councilmember Present 3:00 PM Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 3:00 PM Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 3:00 PM • AGENDA FINALIZATION 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION A. ACEC - California Engineering Excellence Award for Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge Andres Perez, Assistant Engineer, presented the City Council with the Engineering Excellence Award for the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge, awarded by the American Council of Engineering California (ACEC). 3. STUDY SESSION A. Dream Homes Park Project Update Recommendation: Update City Council on the status of the Dream Homes Park for information and discussion only. John Corella, Director of Engineering and Public Works, provided an update on the status of the Dream Homes Park and modifications made. Chris Giannini, Designer Verde Design, provided an overview of the proposed design elements for the Dream Homes Park. Danny Lee expressed his excitement to see this project come to fruition. Sergio Espericueta thanked everyone for their work with the community to ensure the residents are getting what they want. He suggested receiving input from residents and renaming the park. Erin Hyland, Parks and Community Events Commissioner, expressed her support of the park as is, and encouraged finding alternative funding sources. This item was for information and discussion only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council. The City Council recessed at 4:00 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 4:05 p.m. B. Downtown Dog Park Update and Conceptual Design Recommendation: For staff to provide the City Council an update on the Downtown Dog Park and conceptual design for discussion and direction on Project budget, funding opportunities and time lines. John Corella, Director of Engineering and Public Works, provided an update on the Downtown Dog Park and conceptual design. Danny Lee supports this project and expressed his hope that the Tribe would partner with the City on the project in some way. He encouraged EV charging and the use of solar where possible. Erin Hyland, Parks and Community Events Commissioner, reiterated the Commissions priorities, which include pickle ball as a top priority. She expressed her support for the project. After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to support the Second Street Dog Park/Downtown Dog Park conceptual design, and the submittal of an application for the State Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant should it be determined that the site is eligible. ADJOURN Mayor Rita Lamb adjourned the Study Session meeting at 4:30 p.m. ke Mayor, City of Cathedral City City ClerkfSi y o Cathedral City Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 3/16/2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Regular Meeting Wednesday, March 8, 2023 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 Rita Lamb. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Gutierrez led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Mayor Pro Tern Carnevale offered the Invocation. • ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Rita Lamb Mayor Present 5:30 PM Mark Carnevale Mayor Pro Tem Present 5:30 PM Nancy Ross Councilmember Present 5:30 PM Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 5:30 PM Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 5:30 PM • AGENDA FINALIZATION There were no changes to the agenda. 1. AGENDA ITEM A. Joint Use Agreement with the Palm Springs Unified School District and Desert Recreation District for Operation of the Cathedral City High School Swimming Pool for Public Use During the Summer Months of 2023 Recommendation: To approve a joint use agreement for the use of the Cathedral City High School (CCHS) swimming pool for public swim. M.O. 2023-30 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale and seconded by Councilmember Gregory to approve the joint use agreement for the use of the Cathedral City High School (CCHS) swimming pool for public use during the summer months of 2023. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Tom Swan Hernandez presented the City with a picture of the LGBT Veteran's Memorial to hang at City Hall. Corwin Deveas expressed his concern with the handling of a police incident that took place on December 28, 2022. 3. COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Mark Carnevale reported on the following: • Homeless Liaison Officers'progress • Past and upcoming Special City Council meetings • His participation in the Raising of the flags for LGBT Days and weekend events • Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast • His attendance at the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Board meeting • Upcoming League of California Cities Riverside County Division meeting, that will be hosted in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater • Upcoming CVAG Homeless Committee meeting • Upcoming League of CA Cities Fundraising Committee meeting • His continued work on the AYSO lighting issues • Daylight Savings • His participation in the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City's Golf Tournament Fundraiser, where his team took first place Councilmember Nancy Ross reported on the following: • Mary Nutter Collegiate Softball Tournament • Meeting with a constituent related to gas blowers • Meeting with the Senior Center related to acquiring more space for their programming • Weekly meetings with the City Manager • Past Special City Council Meeting • LGBT Days weekend events and the Fire Department taking first place in the bed Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 3/15/2023 race • Honoring Ruth Beta Ginsberg for Woman's History Month Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez reported on the following: • Meeting with a local business owner • Developer's and business owner's issues/concerns he assisted with • Past and upcoming Special City Council meetings • His attendance at the opening of LGBT Days • His personal tour of his district to evaluate issues, such as shopping carts and sidewalk repair • Upcoming meeting with staff related to Code Enforcement • Daylight savings Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported on the following: • Mary Nutter Classic Softball Tournament • Riverside County Transportation Commission Budget and Implementation Committee meeting • CVAG Finance Committee annual meeting • Past and upcoming Special City Council meetings • Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Event • His attendance to various LGBT Days weekend events • Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast • His attendance at the March 7, 2023 Parks and Community Events Commission meeting • Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting • Upcoming second annual Butterfly Festival at Panorama Park • Daylight Savings • Announced new businesses opening, and encouraged everyone to support them Mayor Rita Lamb reported on the following: • Mary Nutter Classic Softball Tournament • Her attendance at the League of California Cities training for new Councilmembers and Mayors • LGBT Days weekend events • Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast • Upcoming Community Police Academy offered to residents • Her attendance at the Chamber of Commerce Board meeting • Her attendance at the Auto Dealer and General Managers monthly meeting • Her participation in the College of the Desert Resolution related to the schematic design and next steps 4. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Ross and seconded by Councilmember Gregory to approve the following Consent Agenda items: Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 3/15/2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda M.O. 2023-31 B. Minutes Approval M.O. 2023-32 1. City Council - Special Meeting - Jan 28, 2023 8:00 AM 2. City Council - Special Meeting - Feb 15, 2023 2:00 PM 3. City Council - Study Session - Feb 22, 2023 3:00 PM 4. City Council - Regular Meeting - Feb 22, 2023 5:30 PM 5. City Council - Special Meeting - Mar 1, 2023 2:00 PM 5. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS A. Contract for Thousand Palms Annexation Fiscal Analysis Recommendation: To approve a contract with Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc in an amount not to exceed $70,070, which reflects the base contract of$63,700 and a 10% contingency of$6,300, and authorize a budget amendment in the amount of$70,070. M.O. 2023-33 A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale to approve a contract with Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $70,070, which reflects the base contract of$63,700 and a 10% contingency of $6,300, and authorize a budget amendment in the amount of$70,070. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez B. Contract with Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC (PMI) for FY 22-23 REAS Projects Recommendation: To approve a contract with Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC. for $1,038,633.92 to supply and apply Rubber Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (REAS) on La Pasada Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 3/15/2023 Neighborhood streets, Avenida Maravilla, Avenida La Paz, Avenida La Vista, and Date Palm Drive, including traffic control, crack seal and striping replacement; and, approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $155,796.08 for unforeseeable construction costs, making the total encumbrance $1,194,430; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract documents. M.O. 2023-34 A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Lamb to approve a contract with Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC. for $1,038,633.92 to supply and apply Rubber Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (REAS) on La Pasada Neighborhood streets, Avenida Mara villa, Avenida La Paz, Avenida La Vista, and Date Palm Drive, including traffic control, crack seal and striping replacement; and, approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $155,796.08 for unforeseeable construction costs, making the total encumbrance $1,194,430; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract documents. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez 8. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS It was the consensus of the City Council to agendize an item to have LAFCO provide a presentation on the annexation process. 9. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN Mayor Rita Lamb adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m. % 1 Mayor, City of Cathedral City City Clerk,-l#y f Cathedral City Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 3/15/2023