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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2013-11-13 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 NOVEMBER 13,2013 3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 4:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION 6:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeRosa called the Closed Session portion of the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Henry, Pettis (via teleconference) and Toles, Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez and Mayor DeRosa. Teleconference Location for Council Member Pettis: Sheraton Seattle Hotel 1400 Sixth Ave. Seattle, WA 98101 Council Member Toles arrived at 3:09 p.m. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS None. SUMMARY OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AGENDA APPROVAL CLOSED SESSION A. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY 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 November 13, 2013 Page 2 of 18 2. CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY DISPOSITION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 (L. Lukes) Property Location APN No.: 687-475-003 Negotiating Parties Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency & the Cathedral City Downtown Foundation B. CITY COUNCIL 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIATION pursuant to Government Code Section(Paragraph (1) 54956.9 (d)) (C. Green) Case Name: City of Cathedral City v. Rivera et, al Case No.: Case No. PSC 1302340 Court: California Superior Court for the County of Riverside 4. CITY COUNCIL - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION item pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 subd. (b)(3)(B) (T. Scott) No. Potential Cases 2 5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title of Position: CITY MANAGER ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeRosa recessed the Closed Session at 3:41 p.m. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 3 of 18 CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeRosa called the Study Session portion of the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. She requested everyone remember those impacted by the typhoon in the Philippines. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Henry, and Toles, Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez and Mayor DeRosa. Absent: Council Member Pettis (Excused) PRESENTATION OF COLORS Cathedral City High School Junior Air Force ROTC PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Council Member Toles gave the invocation. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS None. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor DeRosa opened public comments. There being no speakers, Mayor DeRosa closed public comments. STUDY SESSION AGENDA 1. Receive presentation from Lori Weathers, Program Manager, on Riverside County Office on Aging Program and Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (R. Wood) (Pg. 1) Director of RSVP Lori Weathers provided an overview on the volunteer program. She discussed senior demographics. In response to Mayor De Rosa, Ms. Weathers announced the volunteer recognition event on February 6, 2014. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 4 of 18 CATHEDRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS Conner Erb, Cathedral City, provided an overview of programs and events at Cathedral City High School. In response to Mayor DeRosa, Mr. Erb discussed the success of Bandorama. Mayor DeRosa thanked the students for their participation on Healing Fields. STUDY SESSION AGENDA(Continued) 2. Receive update on Fiscal Year End Budget (T. Scott) Administrative Services Director Scott presented the Fiscal Year End Budget including tax revenue breakdown, 5-year comparison of tax revenues, year-end revenues, year-end expenses, and general fund operating reductions for 2009-2013. She discussed the General fund projection. Mayor DeRosa and Council Member Henry agreed to participate on the Community Survey Subcommittee. Council Member Toles suggested he serve on the subcommittee due to his involvement in Measure H. Council Member Henry agreed to allow Council Member Toles serve on the Subcommittee. 3. Receive Power Point presentation and discuss placement of the Simi Dabah "Swiss Cheese" Sculpture at Town Square (P. Milos) Community Development Director Milos presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Henry, Community Development Director Milos stated the Wheel of Time would be placed in storage and had been purchased by the City. In response to Mayor DeRosa, Community Development Director Milos stated specific placement of the five art pieces would be brought to Council for approval. He anticipated placement would be complete within the next five months. 4. Discussion of Dog Park; give staff direction to proceed with location, design, funding and identification. (P. Milos) Community Development Director Milos presented the staff report. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 5 of 18 Council Member Henry suggested the property on the north side of the parking structure be considered. Community Development Director Milos stated he could provide options with cost estimates and funding sources within the next couple months. Mayor De Rosa requested information on separation of small and large dogs. Council Member Toles expressed frustration with delays in establishing a dog park. He suggested fund raising through memorial plaques. Council Member Henry requested information come back by the next Council meeting in order to have a dog park by the first of the year. 5. Receive presentation from Coachella Valley Association of Government's (CVAG) Deputy Director Allyn Waggle and CVAG's consultant Viggen Davidian, Iteris, on cost formula allocation on transportation projects such as Date Palm Drive and Jefferson Street. (P. Milos) Mike Shoburn, Palm Springs, CVAG, introduced Viggen Davidian. Mayor De Rosa questioned Cathedral City's cost share. Mr. Davidian explained the 2003 preliminary study and recently completed follow-up study. He explained the model zones and jurisdictions and analysis methodology. He explained the Southern California growth projections. He stated the model was utilized by the cities in Riverside County. City Manager Wood stated the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers were inaccurate. Mr. Davidian discussed the future growth considered in the analysis. In response to Council Member Henry, Mr. Davidian stated demographics were considered in trip generation rates. In response to Mayor De Rosa, Mr. Davidian stated the 2003 data had been redone. Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez stated factual data, rather than calculations, should be utilized. Mr. Davidian stated the information was based on the industry standard. Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez expressed frustration with use of industry standards. He stated the average Cathedral City residents rarely utilized the freeway. Mr. Davidian stated the model indicated 3.2% would utilize the interchange in Cathedral City. Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez stated the model did not work for the City. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 6 of 18 Council Member Toles stated the Council was being unfair. He suggested completing the presentation and if additional information was desired, attending a workshop. Mr. Davidian presented the distribution of traffic using the I-10/Jefferson interchange. Council Member Henry discussed traffic patterns in the City. Council Member Toles stated Palm Springs' share was larger than Cathedral City but further away. Mayor De Rosa expressed the Council's frustration with CVAG projects. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, Mr. Davidian stated the analysis considered the sphere of influence but utilized current City boundaries. 6. Receive update on Date Palm Drive Interchange from CVAG's Deputy Director Allyn Waggle. (P. Milos) Allyn Waggle, CVAG Deputy Director, explained the Date Palm Drive Interchange project contract amendments. He stated the County was the lead agency and CVAG was a funding agency. He discussed the 20 contract change orders. He discussed the potential for liquidated damages. City Manager Wood expressed concern regarding the contractor's claims for significant delay. Council Member Toles stated, although there were change orders and delays, the project was not over budget. Mayor De Rosa stated the concern was that Cathedral City was not informed of the change orders. Mr. Waggle stated the delay was due to retaining wall issues. Council Member Toles suggested the County consider alternative vendors for future projects. Mayor De Rosa questioned the size of the name Cathedral City on the bridge. Mr. Waggle stated it was a Caltrans approval process. Mayor De Rosa suggested staff look into rectifying the problem. In response to Mayor De Rosa, Mr. Waggle discussed the remaining work on the project. 7. City Council/Staff reports and inquiries of new or ongoing projects. Community Development Director Milos presented the proposed banner program. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 7 of 18 Lynn Mallotto, Rancho Mirage, CEO for the Chamber of Commerce, presented a photograph of the proposed banners. She discussed advertising opportunities for businesses. The Council indicated support for the proposed program. Ms. Mallotto stated City functions, events and holidays could also be advertised. Community Development Director Milos stated the City had received a letter from the City Clerk's Association of California offering to fund a tree in memory of former City Clerk Pat Hammers. He suggested the site north of the bell tower and that the tree be revealed on Ms. Hammer's birthday, January 8. The Council accepted the donation. In response to Council Member Henry, Community Development Director Milos stated staff would look into a dedication plaque. Bill Simons stated the Coachella Valley American Public Works Association had selected the Ramon Road East project for an award of merit. RECESS Mayor DeRosa recessed the Study Session at 6:20 p.m. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 8 of 18 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY COUNCIL SERVING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD AND AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeRosa called the Regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:32 p.m. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Nena McCullough, Southern California Edison (SCE) Regional Manager, presents recognition award to City of Cathedral City for reaching the Gold level in the Desert Cities Energy Partnership (D. Pressgrove/P. Milos) Nena McCullough, Yucca Valley, SCE Regional Manager, recognized Cathedral City for obtaining Gold Level status. Amaya Abrey, Moreno Valley, SCE Account Manager, congratulated the City and discussed the projects allowing the City to obtain the Gold Level. Katie Barrows, La Quinta, applauded the City for its energy plan and savings. The Council accepted the plaque from SCE. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS City Attorney Green stated there was no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor DeRosa opened public comments. Jens Mueller, Cathedral City, asked if the City was broke. City Manager Woods stated the City was not broke. Mr. Mueller stated the City defaulted on its payment to OPEB and PERS and was $50 million in debt for pensions. He predicted the City was two years from bankruptcy. He proposed privatizing the functions of City government. Frank Taylor, Palm Desert, requested a study session to consider unmanned aerial systems. A member of the public asked the Council if it was aware of his near murder on February 15, 2013. He discussed the upcoming show From Harlem to Hollywood, a musical tribute to Black History Month. There being no additional speakers, Mayor DeRosa closed public comments. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 9 of 18 AGENDA FINALIZATION Mayor De Rosa stated Item No. 27 would be pulled at the request of the applicant. URGENCY ITEMS None. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Toles discussed the recent Healing Fields. He thanked Council Member Pettis for his participation in the event. He discussed the meeting regarding Downtown development planning. He congratulated the candidates in neighboring City elections. He suggested the subcommittee of he and the Mayor reach out to Desert Hot Springs and Palms Springs to discuss potential consolidation efforts and saving money. Council Member Henry congratulated the Rotary for the Healing Fields. He thanked the Chamber of Commerce for its efforts. Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez discussed the City's budget update and good financial news. He discussed recent new business openings and expansion of existing businesses. He encouraged the community to participate in giving opportunities during the holiday season. Mayor De Rosa echoed the comments about Healing Fields. She discussed the Chamber's State of the City. She recognized Jessep Auto Plaza for its 75 years in business. She recognized staff that would be receiving awards at the Police Officer and Public Safety Luncheon. She recognized the six students receiving scholarship grants and suggested the Council allocated funds to the scholarship program. She reported that Cathedral City had the lowest crime rate in the Coachella Valley. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS See last page of Agenda Book. MINUTES Approval of minutes from City Council Meetings: Wednesday, March 28, 2012; Wednesday, June 19, 2012; Wednesday, July 2, 2013; Wednesday, August 14, 2013; and Wednesday, September 11, 2013. By consensus, the Council accepted the minutes as corrected. CONSENT AGENDA City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 10 of 18 City Attorney Green amended the recommendation action on Item No. 15 to reflect that the approval was conditional upon the City receiving certain insurance documents within ten days. He stated the agreement would lapse if the documents were not provided within that time. MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez moved and Council Member Henry seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Toles absent. The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items: A. COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD: 1. COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD. Receive and File payment of Claims and Demands in the aggregate sum of $5,647,558 for the month of September 2013; and, in the aggregate sum of$4 621,875 for the month of October 2013 by M.O. 6168. (T. Scott) (Pg. 1) B. CITY COUNCIL: 2. COUNCIL. Approve an engagement with the Lew Edwards Group to conduct and interpret a community survey by M.O. 6169. (T. Scott) (Pg. 2-3) 3. COUNCIL. Consideration of a Negative Declaration for a Resolution to approve and adopt the Cathedral City Climate Action Plan with 2010 Greenhouse Gas Inventory, the Cathedral City Energy Action Plan with Energy Benchmarking Practice and Procedures and Commissioning / Retro-commissioning Practice by Resolution No. 2013-231. (D. Pressgrove) (Pg. 4-51) 4. COUNCIL. Approval of Special Use Permit (SUP) No.: 13-015 for the 11th Annual Jammin' for Jesus, Town Square, January 18, 2014, 1:00-8:00 p.m. by M.O. 6170 (P. Milos) (Pg. 52-60) 5. COUNCIL. Approval of Special Use Permit (SUP) No.: 13-022 for the 2013 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Thursday, December 5, 2013, 6:30 p.m., Town Square by M.O. 6171. (P. Milos) (Pg. 61-65) 6. COUNCIL. Approval of Special Use Permit(SUP)No.: 13-028 for the 2013 Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage, Thursday, December 12, 2013, 8:00-8:30 a.m. by M.O. 6172 (P. Milos) (Pg. 66-71) City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 11 of 18 7. COUNCIL. Approval of Special Use Permit (SUP) No.: 13-013 for the Annual Tour de Palm Springs, February 8, 2014, entering Cathedral City on Vista Chino and exiting Ramon Road, then re-entering on DaVall at Dinah Shore and exiting into Palm Springs through Mid-Valley Parkway by M.O. 6173. (P. Milos) (Pg. 72-87) 8. COUNCIL. Approval of Special Use Permit (SUP) No.: 13-031 for a proposed auto tent sale produced by Palm Springs and Fiesta Ford from November 20-24, 2013, on the vacant parcel east of the IMAX Theatre complex by M.O. 6174. (P. Milos) (Pg. 88-93) 9. COUNCIL. Approve placement of the Simi Dabah's "Swiss Cheese" Sculpture at Town Square by M.O. 6175. (P. Milos) (94-107) 10. COUNCIL. Approve Beacon Award Resolution in support of the City's participation in the Institute of Local Government's Recognition Program. The Beacon Award: Local Leadership toward solving climate change by Resolution 2013-232. (D. Pressgrove/P. Milos) (Pg. 108-110) 11. COUNCIL. Approve a Services Agreement by and between the City of Cathedral City and Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board through use of CDBG funds in the amount of$9,000 by M.O. 6176. (P. Milos) (Pg. 111-138) 12. COUNCIL. Approve a Services Agreement by and between the City of Cathedral City and Cathedral Center (Senior Center) through use of CDBG funds in the amount of $18,500 by M.O. 6177. (P. Milos) (Pg. 139-166) 13. COUNCIL. Approve an Agreement by and between the City of Cathedral City and City of Palm Springs funding the environmental cleanup phase of the Canyon Dam construction project by M.O. 6178. (P. Milos) (Pg. 167-171) 14. COUNCIL. Approve the award of contract with Sierra Pacific Electrical Contracting to construct Date Palm lighted crosswalk improvements, a Safe Routes to School project, in the contract bid amount of$231,374 by M.O. 6179. (P. Milos) (Pg. 172-185) 15. COUNCIL. a) Conditionally Approve the final map of Tract 34322-1, a 54 unit condominium tract within the Desert Princess development; b) acceptance of easements as shown on the map; and c) authorize to execute a subdivision agreement. Sub-divider: Desert Princess Holdings, LLC (Conditional Approval based upon receipt of certain insurance documents within ten days. If insurance documents are not provided, approval would lapse on its own.) by M.O. 6180 (P. Milos) (Pg. 186-192) City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 12 of 18 16. COUNCIL. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Service Provider Agreement with MVR Consulting to provide Proposition 84 Statewide Park Program Grant Administration required for the Whitewater Park project in the amount of $20,000 by M.O. 6181. (P. Milos) (Pg. 193-196) 17. COUNCIL. Approve agency agreement between the Coachella Valley Association of Governments and the City of Cathedral City for a Multi-phase project to improve Date Palm Drive, between Interstate 10 and Varner Road, with a total estimate cost of$3.116 million and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City Council by M.O. 6182. (P. Milos) (Pg. 197-211) 18. COUNCIL. Request for allocation not to exceed $75,000 from Fund 241 Gas Tax to place overhead utility lines underground in the public right-of-way south of Victoria along the eastern boundary of Date Palm Drive by M.O. 6183. (P. Milos) (Pg. 210) 19. COUNCIL. Receive report of intended travel from Mayor DeRosa for USCM 82nd Winter Meeting, Washington, DC, January 21 through January 25, 2013. PUBLIC HEARINGS 20. COUNCIL. Public Hearing for consideration of approving intention to vacate excess street Right-of-Way: Vacation No. 2013-03 south side of San Jacinto Road (formerly G Street,) between Cathedral City Canyon and Van Fleet Avenue, and on west side of Van Fleet, between San Jacinto and "H" Street, and the vacation of Verbana Lane, a 20ft wide alley between San Jacinto and "H" Street East of Cathedral Canyon Drive (P. Milos) (Pg. 211-229) Community Development Director Milos presented the staff report. In response to Mayor DeRosa, Community Development Director Milos stated the residents would gain additional property from the vacation. Mayor DeRosa opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor De Rosa closed the public hearing. MOTION Council Member Toles moved and Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez seconded a motion to adopt the findings and environmental determination by M.O. 6185. The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Pettis absent. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 13 of 18 MOTION Council Member Toles moved and Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez seconded a motion to approve the vacation by Resolution 2013-233. The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Pettis absent. 21. COUNCIL. Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Urgency Ordinance, reading by title only, to take effect on January 1, 2014, adopting by reference the 2013 California Building Code Standards (including the Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Fire Code, Energy Code, Green Building Standards Code, Residential Code, Existing Building Code, and Historical Building Code) and certain specified appendices thereof, amendments thereto and findings in support thereof. (C. Green) (Pg. 230-303) Community Development Director Milos presented the staff report. City Attorney Green explained the necessity for adoption of an urgency ordinance. He requested the Council make the required findings included in the resolution. Mayor DeRosa opening the public hearing. Susan Seamore, Rancho Mirage, questioned if there was data to substantiate the need for more restrictions. She discussed the need to encourage businesses in Cathedral City. There being no additional speakers, Mayor DeRosa closed the public hearing. City Manager Wood explained that the State adopted the codes and then mandated cities adopt the codes. City Attorney Green explained modifications triggering compliance. He stated every city was required to adopt the codes and adoption would not have an anti-competitive effect on the City. MOTION Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez moved and Council Member Henry seconded a motion to adopt the urgency ordinance by Ordinance 728. The motion carried 4 — 0, Council Member Pettis absent. 22. COUNCIL. Consider First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance, reading by title only, of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City amending Chapter 3.25 to Title 3 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code Relating to the Transient Occupancy Tax Sharing Program. (C. Green) (Pg. 304-316) Economic Development Manager Lukes presented the staff report. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 14 of 18 In response to Council Member Henry, Economic Development Manager Lukes stated existing agreements would not be affected. Mayor DeRosa opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor DeRosa closed the public hearing. MOTION Council Member Toles moved and Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez seconded a motion to consider First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance, reading by title only, of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City amending Chapter 3.25 to Title 3 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code Relating to the Transient Occupancy Tax Sharing Program by M.O. 6186. The motion carried 4—0, Council Member Pettis absent. 23. COUNCIL. Consider First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance, reading by title only, of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City amending Chapter 3.46 to Title 3 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code Relating to the Sales Tax Sharing Program. (C. Green) (Pg. 317-329) Economic Development Manager Lukes presented the staff report. Council Member Toles explained the dissolution of the redevelopment agency. He thanked staff for its creative solution for economic development. Mayor DeRosa opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor DeRosa closed the public hearing. MOTION Council Member Toles moved and Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez seconded a motion to introduce on first reading, an ordinance, amending Chapter 3.46 relating to the Sales Tax Sharing Program by M.O. 6187. The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Pettis absent. 24. COUNCIL. Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment No. 13-001 to update the Housing Element to conform to State law and incorporate the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation for the 2013-2021 planning period. (L. Lukes) (Pg. 330-417) Economic Development Manager Lukes presented the staff report. John Doulas, Santa Ana, JH Douglas and Associates, provided the Housing Element timeline. In response to Mayor DeRosa, Mr. Douglas stated the City would be required to add 600 new housing units over the next 8 years. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 15 of 18 Mayor DeRosa opened the public hearing. Sergio Espericueta, Cathedral City, addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed Dream Home project. He questioned why the document showed the project as being approved. He requested the residents be invited to participate in the project discussions. Jens Mueller, Cathedral City, asked if low income housing would be developed at Dream Homes. He asked if it had to be built there with the whole community not wanting it there. Charlie Box, Cathedral City, Smart and Final Manager, discussed issues with theft at Smart and Final across from Dream Homes. He requested low income housing not be built at the proposed location. Maria Barrientos, Cathedral City, addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed project at Dream Homes. There being no additional speakers, Mayor DeRosa closed the public hearing. Mayor DeRosa explained that the item before the Council was a General Plan update, not approval of a specific project. Mr. Douglas explained that the document was a policy document and did not contain specific development approval. He stated staff would correct any mistakes regarding reference to project status. Mayor DeRosa stated the Planning Commission had denied the CORE project at Dream Homes. Economic Development Manager Lukes stated the reference to the CORE project would be removed. MOTION Council Member Toles moved and Council Member Henry seconded a motion to adopt a resolution approving an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Pettis absent. MOTION City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 16 of 18 Council Member Toles moved and Council Member Henry seconded a motion to adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 13-001, striking the CORE project from the document by Resolution 2013-234. The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Pettis absent. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 25. COUNCIL. Authorize an allocation from the FYE 2012-2013 surplus and apply it towards a lump sum payment to the California Public Employees Retirement System to reduce the employer contribution rates for Unfunded Side Funds for both Police and Fire. (T. Scott) (Pg. 418) Administrative Services Director Scott presented the staff report. She clarified that the City had not defaulted on PERS nor OPEB. Mayor DeRosa opened public comments. Jens Mueller, Cathedral City, stated the City defaulted on OPEB. He asked how much went to retirement. Administrative Services Director Scott stated $1.8 million. Mr. Mueller stated it was an outrage. He stated there was no state mandate to hire employees and pay pensions or health benefits. He stated the citizens of the town were broke. He asked the City's reserves. Mayor DeRosa stated the reserve was $11 million. He stated pensions should not be paid. There being no additional speakers, Mayor DeRosa closed public comments. MOTION Council Member Toles moved and Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez seconded a motion to authorize an allocation from the FYE 2012-2013 surplus and apply it towards a lump sum payment to the California Public Employees Retirement System to reduce the employer contribution rates for Unfunded Side Funds for both Police and Fire by M.O. 6188. The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Pettis absent. 26. COUNCIL. Consider approval for sponsorship of the 2014 IMS Event and receive report from PNN Media regarding 2013 Interfusion Music Event. (P. Milos) (Pg. 419) Community Development Director Milos presented the staff report. Allen Edwards, Palm Springs, RNN Media Group, provided the IMS 2013 Post Report including photographs from the event, modifications to event layout, performance against goals, schedule, quality, and budget, 2013 expense report, planning, research and development, marketing, and key lessons. He discussed IMS 2014 and modifications after five years of the event. He requested the Council allocate $30,000 to the 2014 event. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 17 of 18 Corey Light, event producer, discussed the full performance schedule. In response to Mayor DeRosa, Mr. Light explained the welcome events on Thursday and Friday. In response to Council Member Henry, Administrative Services Director Scott stated $20,000 was currently budgeted for 2014 and 2015 each. Council Member Henry suggested allocating $30,000 and reducing 2015 to $10,000. In response to Mayor DeRosa, Mr. Edwards stated they planned for major sponsorships in 2015. Council Member Toles thanked Mr. Edwards for the information. He discussed his vote against AMFM due to lack of accounting. He asked if accounting had been received from IMS. Administrative Services Director Scott stated she had seen what was presented to the Council. Council Member Toles agreed with increasing next year but expressed concern regarding continual increases. MOTION Council Member Henry moved and Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez seconded a motion to approve sponsorship of the 2014 IMS Event, increasing the 2014 allocation to $30,000 and reevaluating next year by M.O. 6189. The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Pettis absent. 27. COUNCIL. Consider approving proposal and Special Use Permit and No.: 13-033 and from Doug Kratky, Desert Radio Group, and Landon Evans, Short's Promotions, to hold Shorty's Rib Fest on March 8 and 9, 2014, in Town Square, and request sponsorship of the event. (P. Milos) (Pg. 420-429) The item was pulled upon approval of the agenda. COUNCIL REPORTS ON CITIZEN INQUIRIES AND CONCERNS Mayor DeRosa reminded residents of the Cathedral City Historical Society Street Naming Ceremony for the First Mayor Bob Hillary. ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeRosa adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m. Approved and adopted by the City Council and City Council serving and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency on , 2014. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of November 13, 2013 Page 18 of 18 41, 4 - r- HLEEN J. OSA, Mayor ATTEST: 011. mI IF. HS WELL, Cl rk (seal)