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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2013-02-27 . , N�waNG�. y MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF CATHEDRAL CITY AND CITY COUNCIL SERVING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD 68 -700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234 FEBRUARY 27, 2013 4:30 P.M. STUDY SESSION 6:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeRosa called the Study Session portion of the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Pettis and Toles, Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez and Mayor DeRosa. Absent: Council Member Henry PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cathedral City High School Junior Air Force ROTC presented the Colors and Council Member Henry led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Council Member Toles offered the Invocation. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Administer Oath of Office to newly appointed Battalion Chief Eric Hauser (Robert VanNortrick/P. Hammers) Chief VanNortrick introduced newly appointed Battalion Chief Eric Hauser. City Clerk Hammers administered the Oath of Office to Battalion Chief Eric Hauser. Chief Hauser introduced his family. Mayor DeRosa welcomed Chief Hauser. CATHEDRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS None. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of February 27, 2013 Page 2 of 11 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor DeRosa opened public comments. There being no speakers, Mayor DeRosa closed public comments. STUDY SESSION AGENDA 1. Interview of applicant for appointment to serve on Cathedral City's Architectural Review Committee (P. Hammers) (Pg.1 -3) Mayor DeRosa recessed the meeting to interview an Architectural Review Committee applicant. CATHEDRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS Alma Perez provided an overview of the February 2013 activities at the High School. STUDY SESSION AGENDA (Continued) 2. Receive presentation from Gregory X. Whitmore, Cathedral City High School Director of Bands, regarding about all that is happening with the CCHS Bands. (Mayor DeRosa) Gregory X. Whitmore, Cathedral City High School Director of Bands, provided an update on the band program including performances, competitions, upcoming events and fundraising efforts. 3. Receive T2 Development's Tax Sharing proposal for the Doral Desert Princess. (L. Lukes) Business Development Administrator Lukes presented the staff report. Mont Williamson, Newport Beach, President and CEO of T2 Development, discussed the T2 Company including staff, other properties, awards and recognitions. He presented the vision for renovating the Doral Desert Princess to a Double Tree by Hilton. He presented the proposed development timeline and design concept. In response to Council Member Toles, Mr. Williamson explained Double Tree as a Hilton brand. He discussed occupancy. Ryan Phelps, Irvine, T2 Director of Acquisition, discussed the financial scope of the renovation. He provided and overview of historical performance of the Doral Desert Princess. He presented the proposed Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Revenue Sharing Program. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of February 27, 2013 Page 3 of 11 Council Member Pettis stated the property had been a successful Double Tree in the past. In response to Council Member Pettis, Mr. Phelps stated the anticipated room rate was $120. Council Member Pettis requested the use of local sub - contractors. Mr. Williamson stated they would reach out to local contractors. He discussed the increase in hotel employees. In response to Mayor DeRosa, Mr. Williamson stated the current employees would be interviewed. In response to Council Member Toles, Mr. Phelps discussed anticipated TOT. Council Member Toles stated the last renovation was approximately 20 years ago. He asked about future renovations. Mr. Phelps stated brand standard required renovation every 6 to 7 years. Council Member Toles requested ensuring capturing potential for growth. Mr. Williamson discussed the sinking fund. Matt Rain, Rancho Santa Margarita, Evolution Hospitality, discussed the prior Double Tree before it was part of Hilton. He presented the Evolution Hospitality qualifications. He presented photographs of various Double Tree resorts. He explained the marketing evolution and strategy. He stated the hotel name had not yet been determined. In response to Mayor DeRosa, Mr. Rain discussed the Convention Visitors Bureau. He stated he would encourage the managers to be involved in the Hospitality Industry Business Council. Council Member Toles stated the Double Tree brand association with Hilton was positive. Mr. Rain stated the sale to Hilton occurred in 1997. City Manager Hall stated the program was performance driven. He suggested emphasizing job creation and benefits to the community. He requested the Council consider whether or not it wanted the matter on an upcoming agenda. In response to Council Member Pettis, Mr. Phelps stated escrow was anticipated to close in early April. CONSENSUS By consensus, the Council directed staff to place the matter on the next Council agenda. 4. Receive and discuss recommendation from Public Arts Commission to purchase and place sculpture by Betty Gold Holistic 77 -A (1978) (P. Milos) Community Development Director Milos presented the staff report. Marilyn Cooper, Palm Springs, Cathedral City Public Arts Commission Chair, explained the recommendation to purchase and place the sculpture. She provided an overview of the artist, Betty Gold. She presented slides of the art and proposed location. She City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of February 27, 2013 Page 4 of 11 requested the Council direct the Commission to proceed with the purchase of Holistic 77- A. In response to Council Member Pettis, Ms. Cooper stated the sculpture could easily be repainted if necessary. Council Member Toles commended the Arts Commission and indicated support for the recommendation. Mayor DeRosa stated she was honored to have Better Gold art in Cathedral City. CONSENSUS By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring the matter back as a consent item on an upcoming agenda. 5. Receive pre- budget presentation for FY 2013/2014. (A. Hall) Mayor DeRosa deferred the item to follow the Regular Session. 6. City Council/Staff reports and inquiries of new or ongoing projects. Community Development Director Milos discussed construction on the Eagle Canyon Dam and removal of the downstream properties from the 100 -year flood zone. He stated staff me with Supervisor Benoit's office regarding the City's funding obligation. He discussed meetings with the utility companies regarding Line 43 at the Perez Road and East Palm Canyon intersection. He provided an update on the East Palm Canyon Drive widening project. He explained efforts to develop a prime business location. Mayor DeRosa requested an update on the status of Public Works projects. Council Toles requested the right -of -way near the empty lot on the comer of Rango Road and Ventura be cleared. Mayor DeRosa stated she had submitted a request for Public Arts Commissioner Price to be appointed to the California Commission on Tourism. RECESS Mayor DeRosa recessed the Study Session at 6:25 p.m. Mayor DeRosa reconvened the Study Session at 8:00 p.m. 5. Receive pre- budget presentation for FY 2013/2014. (A. Hall) City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of February 27, 2013 Page 5 of 11 City Manager Hall explained a municipal budget and its importance to the City. He presented the Fiscal Year 2013 Financial Allocation. He discussed budget priorities. He provided the City's core values including personal safety objectives, well -being of loved ones, maintenance of infrastructure, and pride, perception and preparation. He presented other necessary budget basics. He proposed a collaborative budget process, involving department heads and community input. Mayor DeRosa commended City Manager Hall for the presentation. In response to Council Member Toles, City Manager Hall explained the purpose of a two -year budget. Council Member Toles discussed past budget cuts. He stated he was impressed by staff given the uncertainty of job security. He discouraged prematurely rehiring staff. He discussed the importance of positioning the organization as competent, respecting staff, not overcommitting, and building towards a positive future. Council Member Pettis indicated support for the proposed process. Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez discussed the importance of dealing with morale. He stated he was impressed with the presentation. In response to Mayor DeRosa, City Manager Hall requested the Council participate in the draft process and communicate throughout the process. He explained how the group meetings would be reported to the City Council. He discussed the need to build back fiscal credibility. Mayor DeRosa suggested meeting with the group and to discuss the budget in study session. In response to Mayor DeRosa, City Manager Hall urged the Council to work together. Council Member Toles reminded the Council about its adoption of the Code of Conduct. Mayor DeRosa stated Council priorities needed to be determined by the entire Council. She stated modifications to the budget process were a long time coming. City Manager Hall discussed the upcoming all employee meeting at which he would stress the importance of the employees. +- The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of February 27, 2013 Page 6 of 11 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY COUNCIL SERVING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD AND AS CATHEDRAL CITY CS ZONE A SPECIAL DISTRICT CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeRosa called the Regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:32 p.m. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Special presentation — Allen Howe Council Member Toles thanked Mr. Howe for his passion and service to the City. He presented a poster of the art work Mr. Howe and the Commission brought to the City. Mr. Howe that the City and his colleagues. Mayor DeRosa thanked Mr. Howe and wished him well in retirement. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS City Attorney Green stated no closed session was held. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor DeRosa opened public comments. John Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem of Thousand Palms, announced that Patricia Slay's father passed away. Jens Mueller, Cathedral City, recapped the City's State of the Budget. He stated the City was $42 million in debt. He indicated opposition to tax payer funded pensions. He requested Administrative Services Director Scott be fired for not addressing the debt during the State of the Budget. He requested the Council not receive retirement funds. Mayor DeRosa closed public comments. AGENDA FINALIZATION Mayor DeRosa indicated Consent Calendar No. 5 would be pulled from the Consent Agenda. URGENCY ITEMS None. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of February 27, 2013 Page 7 of 11 COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Toles expressed his condolences to the officers killed in Santa Cruz. Council Member Pettis discussed his retirement pension. He suggested Mr. Mueller move forward, as he has lost two Council elections. He stated Sunline approved a contract for 70 new bus shelters and discussed the passenger rail plan. Mayor DeRosa thanked Mayfield College for hosting Mayfield Cares to collect supplies for the military troops. She thanked Southern California Edison for the lights at the BMX track. She stated she represented the City at the CVEP meeting and provided a summary report. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS None. MINUTES Approval of minutes from City Council Meeting for Wednesday, February 13, 2013 The Council accepted the minutes as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Item No. 5 was pulled from the Consent Calendar. MOTION Council /Board Member Pettis moved and Council /Board Member Toles seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item No. 5. The motion carried 4 -0, Council Member Henry absent. The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items: A. COUNCIL /CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD: NONE B. CITY COUNCIL 1. COUNCIL. Approve appointment of applicant to serve on Cathedral City's Architectural Review Committee by M.O. 5093. (P. Hammers) 2. COUNCIL. Adopt the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and authorize the City Manager to sign the Analysis of Impediments of Fair Housing on behalf of the Cathedral City Council by M.O. 5094. (P. Milos) (Pg. 1 -45) City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of February 27, 2013 Page 8 of 11 3. COUNCIL. Approve request for allocation of funds in the amount of $185,000 from the master underground plan to place overhead utility lines underground West of Perez Road and South of East Palm Canyon Drive by M.O. 5095. (P. Milos) (Pg. 46 -47) 4. COUNCIL. Consider approval to increase fee charged charges for smoke detector inspections by M.O. 5096. (R. Van Nortrick) (Pg. 48 -49) 6. COUNCIL. Receive report of intended travel from Council Member Pettis: American Planning 2013 Association National Planning Conference, April 13 -17, 2013, Chicago, IL. The following item was removed from the Consent Agenda: 5. Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Cathedral City supporting the right to full civil marriage equality to all residents of Cathedral City. (Councilmember Pettis) (Pg. 50) Council Member Pettis presented the report. Council Member Toles stated he respected other's opinions regarding gay marriage. He discussed the prior prohibition to bi- racial marriage. He stated love knew no color. He discussed his marriage. He discussed the importance of marriage being equal. He reminded people of Rosa Parks. He urged the Council to adopt the resolution and stand up for what was right. Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez stated the issue was equal rights. He stated it was important to take a stand. He discussed the Republican request to overturn Proposition 8. Paul Marchand, Cathedral City, addressed the Council in support of the resolution. George Zander, Palm Springs, Equality California Field Manager, thanked the City for supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered rights. He urged the Council to adopt the resolution to continue Cathedral City's path to equality. James Price, Cathedral City, urged the Council to unanimously approve the resolution. He stated he and his partner had been together for 38 years. He requested the Council adopt the resolution. Allen Levinson, Cathedral City, urged the Council to adopt the resolution Ken Burhans, Cathedral City, addressed the Council in support of the proposed resolution. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of February 27, 2013 Page 9 of 11 Mike and Carol Balsa, Palm Springs, Co- Presidents of Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFFLG), discussed the importance of family and encouraged the Council to adopt the resolution. Noah Seaton, Hemet, representing the MCC of Coachella Valley, discussed respect and urged the Council to adopt the resolution. James Reynolds, Cathedral City, indicated support for the resolution and read a section from the bible. Ted Barns, Cathedral City, discussed his 43 year relationship with Mr. Reynolds. He urged the Council to support the resolution. Paul Zach, Palm Springs, Equality California, stated he authored the resolution. He urged the Council to recognize full marriage equality. Bob Edgerly and Bob Worburton, Cathedral City, stated they had been together for 32 years. They urged the Council to adopt the resolution. Jillian Cross, Cathedral City, indicated support for marriage equality. Harry Emerson, Cathedral City, stated marriage was a sacrament between a man and woman and should remain so. He stated he supported equal rights but it should not be a Council issue. Terry Applegate, Cathedral City, thanked the Council for considering the resolution and urged the Council to adopt the resolution. Carol Lang, Cathedral City, encouraged people to love everyone and she urged the Council to adopt the resolution. Bud England, Cathedral City, questioned why the item was on the Consent agenda. He requested the matter be rescheduled to allow the entire community to weigh in. Chip Yarborough, Cathedral City, urged the Council to support the resolution. He stated it was important to set the tone at the local level. Sonya Marchand, Cathedral City, stated civil rights and marriage rights should be for all people. Mayor DeRosa closed public comments. MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez moved and Council Member Pettis seconded a motion to approve a Resolution of the City of Cathedral City Council supporting the right to full City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of February 27, 2013 Page 10 of 11 civil marriage equality to all residents of Cathedral City by Resolution No. 2013 -197. The motion carried 3- 0 -1 -1, Mayor DeRosa abstaining and Council Member Henry absent. Mayor DeRosa stated equality was a human right and should be afforded to all. She stated she was gaining a more complete picture and understanding of gay marriage. She requested the public's patience in her evolution. She stated equality was not a City matter. She stated she would be sending letters of support on equality issues. She stated no one should be denied benefits but it was outside her authority. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. COUNCIL. Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment for submittal to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (P. Milos) (Pg. 51 -123) Community Development Director Milos presented the staff report. In response to Mayor DeRosa, Community Development Director Milos explained resurfacing on Ortega. Mayor DeRosa opened public comments. Primativo Trujio, Cathedral City, Rancho Vista neighborhood, expressed concern regarding his neighborhood's needs, and was happy that resources were coming to the City to address their needs. Mayor DeRosa closed public comments. MOTION Council Member Pettis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez seconded a motion to approve the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan Amendment for submittal to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by M.O. 5097. The question was called the motion carried 4 -0, Council Member Henry absent. LEGISLATIVE ACTION None. COUNCIL REPORTS ON CITIZEN INQUIRIES AND CONCERNS City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of February 27, 2013 Page 11 of 11 None. RECESS Mayor DeRosa recessed the Regular Meeting at 7:58 p.m. to the Study Session ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeRosa adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Approved and adopted by the City Council and City Council serving and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency on Q 9 - /J , 2013. i � ' KA LEEN D/ SA, Mayor ATTEST: Depu /City erk (seal/