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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2012-10-24 to boar was Omor 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 OCTOBER 24, 2012 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 6:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeRosa called the Closed Session portion of the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members England, Pettis, Toles, Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez and Mayor DeRosa. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS None. SUMMARY OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Green deemed a summary of the Closed Session items read into the record. There were no changes to the Agenda. Mayor DeRosa opened and closed Public Comments without any comments. The City Council moved into Closed Session. AGENDA APPROVAL The following items were listed on the Closed Session agenda: City Council as Successor A2encv 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 (T. Scott) Property Location: Parcel Map 32932 Parcel 1, East of Van Fleet Avenue, South of East Palm Canyon Negotiating Parties: Cathedral City Redevelopment Agency and City Urban Revitalization Corporation Property Owners: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of October 24, 2012 Page 2 of 7 City Council 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 (C. Green and N. Hermsen) Property Location: 31837 Avenida Alvera, Cathedral City Negotiating Parties: Charles Green, City Attorney, and Nicholas Hermsen, Deputy City Attorney Property Owners: city of Cathedral City and Bank of America Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) (C. Green) Case Name The Grass Hopper Inc. v. City of Cathedral City Case No.: Case No. RIC 1212146 Court: California Superior Court for the County of Riverside 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) (C. Green) Case Name City of Cathedral City v. The Grass Hopper Inc., et. Al Case No.: 1NC1206440 Court: California Superior Court for the County of Riverside 5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Donald Bradley, City Manager Represented Employees: 1) Cathedral City Police Officer Association (CCPOA) RECESS Mayor DeRosa adjourned the Closed Session portion of the meeting at 6:15 p.m. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of October 24, 2012 Page 3 of 7 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY COUNCIL SERVING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeRosa called the Regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:31 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members England, Pettis, Toles, Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez and Mayor DeRosa. PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cathedral City High School Junior Air Force ROTC presented the Colors and Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Council Member Toles offered the Invocation. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor DeRosa thanked Lisa Lukes, Planning Director /Economic Development, Chair of the Inland Empire Region of the American Public Works Organization, and Deanna Pressgrove, Conservation Specialist, for their efforts related to the City receiving the American Public Works Grass Roots Initiative Award. Sandy Carroll Community Relations Coordinator Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Mayor DeRosa presented a proclamation to Sandy Carroll, Community Relations Coordinator Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. Ms. Carroll thanked the Council for helping the community understand the homeless. Certificate of Recognition: Samantha Hawley Mayor DeRosa presented a certificate of recognition to Samantha Hawley for obtaining her bachelor's degree in Accounting. CATHEDRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS Alma Perez, Cathedral City, provided an update on the High School activities for October and upcoming activities in November. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of October 24, 2012 Page 4 of 7 PUBLIC COMMENTS Juliettea Rocha, Cathedral City, addressed the Council regarding the Dream Homes Assessment Program and her home being condemned. She questioned where she was supposed to stay. Mayor DeRosa stated the Council did not have enough information. Ms. Rocha expressed frustration regarding the program being discontinued. Mayor DeRosa stated staff would look into the matter. Carl Brown, Rancho Mirage, stated he was a candidate for the Palm Springs School Board. He expressed appreciation for the City's connection with the School District. Eileen Diaz, Palm Springs, member of Bridges of Hope in Cathedral City, announced upcoming activities. There being no additional speakers, Mayor DeRosa closed public comments. AGENDA FINALIZATION Mayor DeRosa stated Item No. 5 would be pulled at the request of the applicant. URGENCY ITEMS None. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS City Attorney Green announced that there was no reportable action. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Toles requested a moment of silence for the passing of Gordon Moller, Rancho Mirage Councilmember. He shared the memory of his inspiration, Paul David Wellston, Minnesota State Senator, killed in an airplane crash ten years ago. He encouraged residents to vote. Council Member England congratulated the Lions on its homecoming game. He announced the 3r Annual Meatball Festival on October 28, 2012, with proceeds to the Boys and Girls Club and Soroptomist's Club. He discussed upcoming events with Bridges of Hope and Fill the Bus. Council Member Pettis discussed the High School Football Homecoming. He discussed the recent Chamber of Commerce Mixer and Senior pet event. He stated he attended recent community garden programs. He stated SCAG met with City Managers to discuss regional transportation plans. He discussed the meeting to discuss passenger rail service in the Coachella Valley. He announced the Sunline Transit Agency Learning Center dedication on November 1, 2012. He stated the City Clerk would be involved in the 2012 International Election Delegation City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of October 24, 2012 Page 5 of 7 Study Tour from November 2 -7, 2012. He announced Healing Fields from November 4 -11, 2012 to honor lost troops. He announced the Mathis Brothers Shop grand opening. Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez discussed the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission and needs of the homeless. Mayor DeRosa stated she participated in the Ca1PERS educational forum. She congratulated the Fire Department on its Pancake Breakfast. She stated she attended the new church opening. She welcomed the Soroptomist's. She announced the upcoming Jammin' for Jesus and Meatball Festival. She stated she worked with Desert Aids Project on its communication plan. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS No discussion was held. MINUTES Approval of minutes from City Council Meeting for September 26th and October 10, 2012. The Council approved the September 26, 2012 and October 14, 2012 minutes as submitted. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Council /Board Member England moved and Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried unanimously. The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items: 1. COUNCIL. Waive further reading and adopt an Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of Cathedral City to provide: A) Section 20475 (Different Level of Benefits), Section 21353 (2 % @60 Full Formula) and Section 20037 (Three -Year Final Compensation) for Local Miscellaneous Members entering Membership for the first time in the Miscellaneous Classification (Tier 2); and B) Section 20475 (Different Level of Benefits), Section 21369 (2%@55 Full Formula) and Section 20037 (Three -Year Final Compensation) for Local Fire Members entering Membership for the first time in the Fire Classification Tier 2 by Ordinance No. 715 (T Scott) (Pg. 1- 8) 2. COUNCIL. Approve a Resolution amending the No Parking Zone on portions of Perez Road by Resolution No. 2012 -184. (A. Hall) (Pg. 9 -13) City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of October 24, 2012 Page 6 of 7 3. COUNCIL. Authorize the City Engineer to issue a Request for Proposals for annual as- needed contracts for traffic engineering, and traffic signal maintenance service by M.O. 5047. (A. Hall) (Pg. 14) 4. COUNCIL. a) Approve final acceptance of the Ramon Road Rehabilitation Improvements project; b) authorize the City Manager to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorders' Office; and c) authorize the release of City held retention funds to Matich Corporation by M.O. 5048. (A. Hall) (Pg. 15 -17) 5. COUNCIL. Approve Special Use Permit 12 -040, Friday Night Street Fair, Pickfair Promenade area by M.O. 5049. A. Howe /A. Hall) (Pg. 18 -26) 6. COUNCIL. Receive summary report of the 2012 Fireworks Program by M.O. 5050. (Chief Van Nortrick) (Pg. 27) LEGISLATIVE ACTION 7. COUNCIL. Consider authorization for the purchase of a Type -1 Pierce Fire Engine. (Chief Van Nortrick) (Pg. 28 -30) Chief Van Nortrick presented the staff report. There were no public comments. Administrative Services Director Scott explained that the fire truck had to be purchased out right and the City would receive a bond. MOTION Council Member England moved and Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez seconded a motion to authorize the purchase of a Type -1 Pierce Fire Engine by M.O. 5051. The motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL REPORTS ON CITIZEN INQUIRIES AND CONCERNS None. ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeRosa adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of October 24, 2012 Page 7 of 7 Approved and adopted by the City Council and City Council serving and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency on D9- // , 2013. - � %„ r-- • HLEEN D' OS • , Mayor ATTEST: Depu► ity if- rk (seal)