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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2023-04-26 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Study Session Wednesday, April 26, 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 Item 2A. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6 was removed from the agenda. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public that wished to address the City Council. 2. CLOSED SESSION A. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6 Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager Represented Employees: Cathedral City Professional Firefighters Association (CCPFA) and Cathedral City Firefighters Management Association (CCFMA) This item was removed from the Agenda. This item was removed from the Agenda. 3. STUDY SESSION A. FY 2023/2024 and FY 2024/2025 Biennial Budget Presentation for Special Revenue Funds, Proprietary Funds and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Plan and Parks Improvement (PIP) Project Plan Recommendation: This item is presented for information and discussion only Kevin Biersack, Financial Services Director, provided an overview of the FY 2024/2025 Biennial Budget. The following points were presented: • Special Revenue Funds with Operating Budgets • Proprietary Funds • 5-Year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Plan • 5-Year Parks Improvement Project (PIP) Plan The City Council provided comments and asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff This item was presented for information and discussion only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council. ADJOURN Mayor Rita Lamb adjourned the Study Session meeting at 4:05 p.m. (----7/) .J-14----‘ Mayor City of Cathedral City City Cobity of Cathedral City Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 5/04/2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 26, 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 Nancy Ross led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Councilmember Raymond Gregory offered a Moment of Reflection. • 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. PUBLIC COMMENT Adriana Rojo, Cathedral City High School Rotary Interact Advisor, invited the City Council to their upcoming Cinco De Mayo event on May 5, 2023, which will be held at the Senior Center. Chip Yarborough, discussed Government Codes and stated that he has started the signature gathering process to introduce two measures for the 2024 Ballot. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported on the following: • His attendance at the Friends of the Boys and Girls Club BBQ event • Past Special Meeting • His attendance at the Visit Greater Palm Springs "Meet and See" event held at the Cathedral City Agua Caliente Casino • His attendance at the Spring Fest event held at Century Park • His attendance at the Riverside County Transportation Commission Budget and Implementation Committee Meeting • His participation in a video shoot for the upcoming State of the City Address • The upcoming City Hall at Your Corner at Panorama Park on April 27, 2023 • The upcoming Southern California Associations of Government (SCAG) Conference • The upcoming regular City Council Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Mark Carnevale reported on the following: • His attendance at the CVEP Meeting • His participation in Chuckwalla National Monument Ecoflight Tour • His attendance at the CVAG Homeless Committee Meeting • Past Special Meeting • The college scholarship grant application review and selection process • His interactions with developers, business owners and constituents • His participation in a video shoot for the upcoming State of the City Address • His visit to Death Valley on Earth Day Councilmember Nancy Ross reported on the following: • Her attendance at the CVAG Energy and Environment Resources Committee Meeting • Her attendance at the Friends of the Boys and Girls Club BBQ event • Her meeting with Battalion Chief Williams to talk about slip and fall prevention • Her visit with her daughter • Her participation in a video shoot for the upcoming State of the City Address • Her meeting with a City Director • Her participation in various SunLine Transit Agency Committee meetings • Phone calls received regarding the Greg Pettis Fountain of Life • Her free swim lessons program for children in her district Councilmember Erneste Gutierrez reported on the following: • His attendance at the CVAG Coachella Valley Conservation Commission meeting • His meetings with City Manager McClendon and Assistant City Manager Ambrose • A recent family emergency • His attendance at the Riverside County Economic Forecast held at Fantasy Springs Casino • His attendance at the Desert Builders Association career presentation at Cathedral Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 5/04/2023 City High School • His interactions with developers, business owners, and constituents • His participation in a Spanish interview with Univision • The upcoming City Hall at Your Corner at Panorama Park on April 27, 2023 • He wished Councilmember Raymond Gregory a happy birthday Mayor Rita Lamb reported on the following: • The collaborative efforts related to the Spring Fest event held at Century Park • Her attendance at the Open Call talent show at the McCallum Theater • Her attendance at the Historic Preservation Committee Meeting • Her attendance at the Riverside County Economic Forecast held at Fantasy Springs Casino • Her participation in the College of the Desert Resolution Group related to the schematic design and next steps for the Palm Springs campus • Her attendance at the Final Senior Center Art Exhibit at the J.J. Harrington Art Gallery • Her attendance at the Drag 4 Drag Rally event in Palm Springs • She provided an update on the funds raised by Dinner with Patsi • Her attendance at the CVAG Executive Committee Meeting • The "Keeping Cathedral City Beautiful" certificate program, which she created to recognize property owners • The informational Spring and Desert Recreation District mailers • Resident concerns • Upcoming community meeting for District one regarding neighborhood watch 3. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale and seconded by Councilmember Ross to approve the following Consent Agenda items: RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda M.O. 2023-55 B. Minutes Approval M.O. 2023-56 1. City Council - Special Meeting - Apr 5, 2023 2:00 PM 2. City Council - Study Session - Apr 12, 2023 3:00 PM 3. City Council - Regular Meeting - Apr 12, 2023 5:30 PM 4. City Council - Special Meeting - Apr 19, 2023 2:00 PM C. Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for March 2023 Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 5/04/2023 Recommendation: The City Council acting in its capacity for the City, the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Successor Agency, the Cathedral City Public Finance Authority Board, and the Cathedral City Downtown Foundation Board receive and file payment of claims and demands in the aggregate sum of$7,127,127.16 for the month of March 2023. Chip Yarborough, expressed his concern with credit card charges made by City staff. M.O. 2023-57 D. Parcel Map 37876: Approval of Final Parcel Map for Cathedral Cove Center Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation (CURC) Developer: Fountainhead Shrugged, LLC. Recommendation: To approve the Final Map of Parcel Map 37876; and, accept the offers of dedication made thereon for street, drainage and public utility purposes, subject to their improvement; and authorize the City Manager to sign the Final Map as beneficiary under the trust deed. M.O. 2023-58 E. Ratify the nomination Mario Jimenez by Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez to serve on the Parks and Community Events Commission for a term continuing through June 30, 2026. Recommendation: To ratify the nomination of Mario Jimenez by Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez to fill an unexpired term on the Parks and Community Events Commission and appoint him to serve for a term continuing through June 30, 2026. M.O. 2023-59 4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS A. SUP #23-003: Autism Walk & Festival Recommendation: To approve Special Use Permit #23-003 and allow the Autism Society Inland Empire's Autism Walk & Festival to utilize the Community Amphitheater on Nov. 4, 2023. M.O. 2023-60 A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Carnevale to approve the Special Use Permit #23-003 and allow the Autism Society Inland Empire's Autism Walk & Festival to utilize the Community Amphitheater on Nov. 4, 2023. Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 5/04/2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez B. Introduce First Reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 12.78 of Title 12 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code-Rotational Towing Services Recommendation: To introduce, waive reading beyond the title, and provide first reading to an Ordinance adding Chapter 12.78 of Title 12 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code implementing rotational towing services. The City Council recessed at 6:35 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 6:40 p.m. Myles Bois, Southwest Towing, provided information on his company's service time and abilities to provide service. He also expressed his concern with the cost breakdown. Jesse Mojica, Mohica Towing, expressed his concern with the proposed ordinance. He indicated that he has provided services to the City for many years and would obtain any necessary equipment to provide those services. He expressed concern specifically with section 12.78 of the proposed ordinance and would like the Council to take a good look at it. Jared Mojica, Mohica Towing, expressed his concern with the proposed ordinance. He indicated that his family lives here and they have been servicing the Cathedral City Police Department for many years. He feels there is no need for three tow companies to have a franchise in the City and supports the requirement of a boundary clause. Joel Mojica, Mohica Towing, feels that the proposed ordinance will directly impact him and his family. He expressed his love for the City and will do whatever it takes to provide services it needs. Esmeralda Alarcon, Mohica Towing, expressed her concern with the claims made in the staff report. She indicated that her office has never received a complaint about their ability to provide services from the Police Department or the City. They take great pride in servicing the community and hope that the City Council will amend the rotation services ordinance. Melina Rodriguez, Mohica Towing, expressed her concern with claims made that their company indicated that they do not have the resources to provide service. She is not aware of any issues with their ability to provide services. She asked that the City Council take into consideration the experience and prompt service Mohica Towing has been providing for over 25 years. Chip Yarborough, Cathedral City, expressed his concern with the incomplete Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 5/04/2023 staff report and time wasted. He also expressed his support for a tow rotation ordinance and feels that it needs to move forward. After discussion, the Council expressed the need for more information to be provided in order to make an informed decision. City Manager McClendon suggested that this item be tabled to a future date to allow staff to research and provide necessary information for the Council's review at a Study Session meeting. M.O. 2023-61 A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale to table this item until a complete staff report can be provided to the City Council for consideration at a future Study Session Meeting. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez C. Professional Services Agreement with Placer Al Consumer Analytics Platform Recommendation: To authorize a one-year Professional Services Agreement with Placer Al. M.O. 2023-62 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale and seconded by Councilmember Gregory to authorize a one-year Professional Services Agreement with Placer Al. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez D. SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Recommendation: To authorize the City Manager to execute the documents required for the purchase of a Turf Tender Compost Slinger and Truckster in the amount of$74,722.13 utilizing awarded SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Funds. M.O. 2023-63 A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Lamb to authorize the City Manager to execute the documents required for the purchase of a Turf Tender Compost Slinger and Truckster in the amount of $74,722. 13 utilizing awarded SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Funds. Cathedral City Page 6 Printed on 5/04/2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez E. Electric Forklift Grant Application and Purchase Utilizing EECBG Grant Funds for the Public Works Maintenance Division Recommendation: To approve the submission of an Application to the Department of Energy for EECBG grant funds for the purchase of alternative fuel heavy equipment for the Public Works Division; and, authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents required for the purchase of one (1) Electric Pneumatic Lithium Powered Forklift in the amount of $104,965.50; and, authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to execute required quotes and purchases in an amount not to exceed $7,954.50 for the installation of an electrical system to support the Electric Forklift at the Public Works Facility. M.O. 2023-64 A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale to approve the submission of an Application to the Department of Energy for EECBG grant funds for the purchase of alternative fuel heavy equipment for the Public Works Division; and, authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents required for the purchase of one (1) Electric Pneumatic Lithium Powered Forklift in the amount of$104,965.50; and, authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to execute required quotes and purchases in an amount not to exceed $7,954.50 for the installation of an electrical system to support the Electric Forklift at the Public Works Facility. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez F. Panorama and Century Park Renovation Projects Recommendation: To authorize the City Manager to execute the documents required for repairs to the Tennis Courts at Panorama and Century Parks and for the extension of the basketball court at Panorama Park to a full size court in the amount of $194,402; and, authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to execute all required quotes and proposals for the labor and materials to complete the Panorama Park basketball court Project in the amount of$9,000, for a combined Project total of$203,402, which includes a 10% contingency of$20,340.20 for unforeseen construction related expenses all to be funded from FY 2021-22 and Cathedral City Page 7 Printed on 5/04/2023 2022-2023 Parks Improvement and Maintenance Plan. M.O. 2023-65 A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Lamb to authorize the City Manager to execute the documents required for repairs to the Tennis Courts at Panorama and Century Parks and for the extension of the basketball court at Panorama Park to a full size court in the amount of$194,402; and, authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to execute all required quotes and proposals for the labor and materials to complete the Panorama Park basketball court Project in the amount of$9,000, for a combined Project total of $203,402, which includes a 10% contingency of $20,340.20 for unforeseen construction related expenses all to be funded from FY 2021-22 and 2022-2023 Parks Improvement and Maintenance Plan. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez G. Retired Annuitant for Battalion Chief Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve a Resolution approving an exception to the 180-day CaIPERS waiting period, hiring a retired annuitant as an interim Fire Battalion Chief and to fill a critical need in the Fire Department; authorizing staff to reinstate Stephen Tumir, as a Retired Annuitant, due to his specialized skills and experience to perform Battalion Chief work on a limited duration, at a rate of $54.91 per hour, through October 31, 2023, and to prevent potential impact to the operational readiness of the department. Chip Yarborough, indicated that he supports the Fire Department, however, he does not support this item. Reso 2023-06 A motion was made by Councilmember Ross and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve a Resolution approving an exception to the 180-day CalPERS waiting period, hiring a retired annuitant as an interim Fire Battalion Chief and to fill a critical need in the Fire Department; authorizing staff to reinstate Stephen Tumir, as a Retired Annuitant, due to his specialized skills and experience to perform Battalion Chief work on a limited duration, at a rate of $54.91 per hour, through October 31, 2023, and to prevent potential impact to the operational readiness of the department. Cathedral City Page 8 Printed on 5/04/2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez 7. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There was no discussion on future agenda items. 8. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN Mayor Rita Lamb adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:42 p.m. \J-111 Mayor, Cityof Cathedral CityCityClerk, of Cathedral City Y � Cathedral City Page 9 Printed on 5/04/2023