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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2023-06-14 iltCITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Study Session Wednesday, June 14, 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 i 3:00 PM Mark Carnevale Mayor Pro Tern Present it 3:00 PM Nancy Ross Councilmember Present ' 3:00 PM Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present i 3:00 PM Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 3:00 PM • AGENDA FINALIZATION City Manager Charles McClendon indicated that item 2A.Conference with Labor Negotiator, will be pulled from the agenda. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Chip Yarborough expressed his concern with the negotiations and city employee contracts. He expressed his support of establishing a rotational tow system. 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 pulled from the agenda and will be brought back to the City Council on June 28, 2023. 3. STUDY SESSION A. Auto Center Digital Reader Board Replacement Recommendation: This study session agenda item is intended for the Council's review and discussion. Stone James, Director of Economic Development, provided an overview of the request for the City to partner with the Auto Center to replace the Auto Center's Digital Reader Boards. The City Council provided feedback and asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff. After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to move forward with this item and bring it back for consideration at the June 28, 2023 City Council Meeting. B. Pavement Management Program Final Draft Presentation Recommendation: City Staff will introduce the City's Pavement Management Program (PMP) final draft to the City Council for review, discussion and continued implementation. Andrew Lee, Assistant Engineer, provided an update on the City's pavement management program. He presented information on the background of the program, the completed work, the City's annual investment, and the next steps. He introduced Vivek Jha, NCE Project Manager, who provided an overview of the final draft of the Cathedral City Pavement Management program for the City Council's review and discussion. The City Council provided positive feedback and asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff. This item was for information and direction only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council. ADJOURN Mayor Rita Lamb adjourned the Study Session meeting at 4:36 p.m. Mayor, City of Cathedral City City Clerk }City of Cathedral City Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 6/21/2023 AliCITY COUNCIL MINUTES Cathedral City Regular Meeting Wednesday, June 14, 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 Raymond Gregory led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Councilmember Nancy Ross 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 There were no members of the public that wished to speak. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported on the following: • His attendance at the Coachella Valley Associations of Governments (CVAG) Meeting • His meeting with the Parks and Community Events Liaisons • His attendance at Visit Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week kick-off event • His attendance at the Street Naming Ceremony for students of Cathedral City High School and Mt. San Jacinto High School • His attendance at the Chamber of Commerce Pride Month kick-off event • His attendance at the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Transportation Committee meeting • His participation in a meeting with ClientFirst related to the IT Master Plan • His participation in the Safe School Desert City Empowerment Camp • His attendance at the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting • The upcoming Father's Day and Juneteenth holiday • The opening of the swim program at Cathedral City High School Mayor Pro Tern Mark Carnevale reported on the following: • His attendance at the Street Naming Ceremony for students of Cathedral City High School and Mt. San Jacinto High School • His attendance at the Coachella Valley Water District 2x2 subcommittee meeting • His meeting with Communications and Events Manager Ryan Hunt and Conrad Corral to discuss marketing ideas • His participation in a meeting with ClientFirst related to the IT Master Plan • His attendance at the Cathedral City High School Summer Swim Program Media kick-off event • His meeting with City Manager • His attendance at a meeting related to the Valley Center Acquisition and Development • Homeless Liaison Officer Update • His attendance at the appreciation dinner at Daniel's Table • His participation as a speaker at the College of the Desert Cannabis Connection • The upcoming meetings he plans to attend • He wished everyone a Happy Father's Day Councilmember Nancy Ross reported on the following: • Her interactions with constituents • Her meetings with city staff and outside agencies • Her Free Swim Lessons program, which is now concluded • Her discussions related to median aesthetic improvements and city entrance pieces • Her attendance at the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Energy and Environment Resources Committee meeting • Her attendance at the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Board meeting Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez reported on the following: • The Memorial Day Holiday • His participation in the Parks and Community Events Commission Liaison's meeting • His meeting with the City Manager McClendon and Assistant City Manager Ambrose Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 6/22/2023 • His attendance at the Coachella Valley Water District 2x2 subcommittee meeting • His attendance at the Street Naming Ceremony for students of Cathedral City High School and Mt. San Jacinto High School • His participation in interviews to fill a vacant seat on the Public Arts Commission • His attendance at the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Coachella Valley Conservation Committee meeting • His attendance at the Cathedral City High School Summer Swim Program Media kick-off event • The calls he received related to illegal food vendors in the City Mayor Rita Lamb reported on the following: • Her attendance at the Cathedral City High School Summer Swim Program Media kick-off event. She thanked all those involved • The past four Emergency Preparedness events and thanked all those involved • She recognized Cathedral City High School Senior, Kyla DeGuzman, who will be attending the University of Redlands in the Fall • Her presentation at the Public Arts Commission meeting to plan a Civic Engagement field trip for students • Her participation on the College of the Desert's panel related to the schematic design for the Palm Springs Campus • Her meeting with the property manager at the Veteran's Village • Her attendance at the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Executive Committee meeting • Her attendance at the Noon Rotary meeting, where Police Chief Crum and Commander Enos were presenters • Her interactions with the residents at Tramview Mobile Home Park related to their safety concerns • The upcoming Police Department's Community Safety meeting, which will be held on June 29, 2023, at City Hall • Her attendance at Forest Lawn Presidential Proclamation event for Memorial Day • Her attendance at the AMVETS event, which was held at Cimarron Golf Resort • Her Mayor's Message, which is "Get Wet Cathedral City" 3. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Ross and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale to approve the following Consent Agenda items: RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda M.O. 2023-84 Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 6/22/2023 B. Minutes Approval M.O. 2023-85 1. City Council - Study Session - May 24, 2023 3:00 PM 2. City Council - Regular Meeting - May 24, 2023 5:30 PM C. Special Assessments Against Properties for Nuisance Abatement Costs Incurred During Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Recommendation: To adopt a Resolution confirming and imposing special assessments against certain properties for recovery of nuisance abatement costs and providing for collection. Reso 2023-15 D. Resolution of Intention to Establish Improvement Area (IA) No. 18 - CFD 2006-01 Recommendation: To adopt a Resolution of Intention to Establish Improvement Area (IA) No. 18 - CFD 2006-01. Reso 2023-16 E. Amendment to the City Manager Contract Recommendation: To approve the seventh amendment to the City Manager contract resulting in an annual salary of$233,886 effective July 1, 2023 and an annual salary of$240,704 effective January 1, 2024. M.O. 2023-86 F. Notice of Completion for FY 22-23 Citywide Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (REAS) Projects Recommendation: To accept and approve the following REAS Projects: La Pasada Neighborhood (C08664), Avenida Maravilla (C08658), Date Palm Drive (1-10 to Varner Road) (C08657), and Avenida La Vista/La Paz (C08655), as final; and, authorize the City Manager to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC (PMI) upon expiration of the Notice of Completion. M.O. 2023-87 G. Tract No. 38137: Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Agreement: Reflections at Cimarron, LLC: (James Shute): Subdivider Recommendation: To approve the Final Map for Tract No. 38137; and, accept the dedications offered on the Final Map for public street and public utility easement purposes; and approve the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 36137 and authorize its execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. M.O. 2023-88 4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 6/22/2023 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Annual Renewal of the Lighting & Landscaping District (LLD) Budget Recommendation: To hold a public hearing, adopt resolutions approving the final engineer's report, and order the levy and collection of annual assessments for the sixteen (16) existing benefit zones for the annual renewal of the Lighting and Landscaping District Budget for FY 2023/2024. Kevin Biersack, Financial Services Director, provided an overview of the proposed Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Annual Budget Adoption. Mayor Lamb opened the Public Hearing to receive public comment, seeing none, she closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the City Council. Reso 2023-17 Reso 2023-18 A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Ross to adopt the following resolutions: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City amending and/or approving the final Engineer's Annual Levy Report for the Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez 6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS A. Resolution Adopting the City's FY 2023-2024 RMRA (SB-1) Projects Recommendation: To approve a Resolution adopting the City's FY 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB-1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Reso 2023-19 A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve a Resolution adopting the City's FY 2023- 2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB- 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 6/22/2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez B. First Reading of an Ordinance Amendment - Renewal of Inactive Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Recommendation: To introduce, waive reading beyond the title and provide first reading to an ordinance amending Sections 5.88.040 and 5.88.055 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code related to Cannabis Business License expiration and renewals. Craig Bouman, Greenscape Engineering, expressed his concern with the struggling cannabis industry. He provided an overview of his loses and taxes paid to the City over the last few years. He explained that he has back taxes due and is concerned with not being able to renew his license. He is requesting that the City work with the struggling operators to be able to catch up and continue doing business in Cathedral City. M.O. 2023-89 A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Lamb to introduce, waive reading beyond the title and provide first reading to an ordinance amending Sections 5.88.040 and 5.88.055 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code related to Cannabis Business License expiration and renewals. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez C. GCVCC Chamber of Commerce Activity Update: June 2023 Recommendation: On January 11, 2023, the Council approved a January through June 2023 service provider agreement with the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. The Council also granted City Manager McClendon the authority to execute the 2023-2024 service contract provided the Chamber provided the agreed upon services during the January through June 2023 contract period were delivered. City Staff believes the January through June services have been provided and is recommending execution of the 2023- 2024 contract. Greater Coachella Chamber of Commerce CEO Brandon Marley and Cathedral City liaison/Director of Business Development Jo Beth Prudhomme will discuss January through June 2023 activities and upcoming goals. Cathedral City Page 6 Printed on 6/22/2023 Stone James, Director of Economic Development, introduced Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Brandon Marley and Cathedral City Liaison/Director of Business Development Jo Beth Prudhomme, who provided an update on the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce's activity from January 2023 through June 2023. After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council that the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce had fulfilled the requirements set forth and directed staff to move forward with the execution of the service provider agreement for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. D. Vehicle Tow Service Franchise Ordinance Recommendation: To introduce, waive reading beyond the title and provide first reading to an Ordinance adding Chapter 12.78 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code relating to towing services. Myles Bois, Southwest Towing, expressed his support for Option 2 as presented. He feels that the price for tows will go up if the tow company is out of the City limits. Jared Mojica, Mohica Towing, requested clarification of how owners request will work if the owner prefers to stay local. He inquired if the city would consider waiving the fee for the tow companies related to certain extenuating circumstances like CHP 180 forms. He expressed his concern with no mention of a minimum requirement for storage facility capacity. He also questioned if there will be a penalty for heavy equipment not arriving within 30 minutes if the equipment is occupied on another call. Joel Mojica, Mohica Towing, expressed his support for changes that have been made so far and feels there are a few more areas that still need changes. He supports what Jared Mojica stated related to extenuating circumstances. He suggested removing the requirement for the tow companies to pay on the storage of impounded vehicles and for lien sales. He indicated that the 30-minute ETA requirement may not work in relation to vehicle code 22568. Santos, Mohica Towing, feels there is not enough work for the two companies they currently have. A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale to introduce, waive reading beyond the title and provide first reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 12.78 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code relating to towing services, with an amendment to 12.78.060 section A, subsection 7, which should read: Maintaining a primary storage yard located no greater than approximately twenty (20) minutes driving distance from the center of the City. M.O. 2023-90 Cathedral City Page 7 Printed on 6/22/2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tem 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 7:58 p.m. C:4 ‘J _e_kfl(v) I fa Mayor, tity of Cathedral City City Clerk,Ci f Cathedral City Cathedral City Page 8 Printed on 6/22/2023