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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2014-01-15 r r 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 JANUARY 15, 2014 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 5:30 P.M. STUDY SESSION 6:30 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeRosa called the Closed Session portion of the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Henry, Pettis (via telecom) and Toles, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez and Mayor DeRosa. 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 B. CITY COUNCIL 2. CITY COUNCIL - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 subd. (b)(3)(B) (T. Scott) No. Potential Cases: 1 City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of January 15, 2014 Page 2 of 12 3. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Government Code Section 54957 Title City Manager ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeRosa recessed the Closed Session at 5:40 p.m. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of January 15, 2014 Page 3 of 12 CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeRosa called the Study Session portion of the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Henry and Toles, Mayor Pro Tern 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. CATHEDRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS Conner Erb, Cathedral City, provided an overview of programs and events at Cathedral City High School. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor DeRosa opened public comments. There being no speakers, Mayor DeRosa closed public comments. STUDY SESSION AGENDA 1. Interview applicant for appointment to serve on the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission (T. Scott) RECESS Mayor De Rosa called a recess to conduct the interview. The meeting reconvened with all Council Members present except Council Member Pettis. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of January 15, 2014 Page 4 of 12 2. Discussion of a $25k grant from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to the Cathedral City Police Department for the purchase of portable video surveillance equipment, IP based, which can be moved from location to location in fixed vehicle to capture criminal activity such as vehicle theft/burglaries, vandalism, thefts, etc. (K. Conner) This item was pulled from the agenda. 3. Receive results of community survey regarding extension of transactions and use tax. (T. Scott) Rich Sklarz, Los Angeles, provided an overview of the survey results. Mayor De Rosa thanked Mr. Sklarz for the presentation. Council Member Toles stated he was happy the voters indicated support for City staff. He commended staff for its efforts. He discussed the cuts and hardships due to the elimination of the redevelopment agency. Mayor De Rosa discussed the need to rebuild staff with increased development. She stated the City had accomplished its goals and had successes with the public's support. 4. Receive a presentation from Ron deHarte of deHarte Group proposing a Pride event for June 14, 2014 in Cathedral City. (P. Milos) Ron deHarte, San Diego, presented the proposed Cathedral City Pride event. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, Mr. deHarte explained why now and why in Cathedral City. He explained that there were no other pride events in the Coachella Valley during June. Council Member Toles commended Mr. deHarte on his other events. He indicated support for incorporating fun in the sun. He discussed the need for public/ private collaboration. Council Member Henry stated he was hesitant to contribute funds without seeing matching funds from local businesses. He suggested the possibility of utilizing Big League Dreams. Mayor De Rosa suggested Mr. deHarte meet with staff to discuss available funds and in kind contributions. She questioned whether there was enough time to create a great event. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of January 15, 2014 Page 5 of 12 The following items were heard concurrently: 5. Review location and design proposal for a Cathedral City dog park. (P. Milos) 6. Receive and file an announcement to enforce Nuisance Water Reduction along Ramon Road. (P. Milos) (Under separate cover) 7. City Council/Staff reports and inquiries of new or ongoing projects. City Engineer Simons provided an update on the Eagle Canyon Dam project. He discussed the Date Palm Interchange project delay. Interim City Manager Woods stated the City was a participant in the project and the County was the lead agency. He explained that California law required use of the lowest bidder. City Engineer Simons provided the County's schedule for the Eagle Canyon Dam project. Community Development Director Milos discussed potholes on Ramon Road. He discussed the proposed enforcement of dispersal of nuisance water. He explained water runoff generated by business owners deteriorating the asphalt. He discussed the design of Ramon Road West and parkway design. Mayor De Rosa stated the ordinance should be enforced. She requested Item No. 5 be deferred. RECESS Mayor DeRosa recessed the Study Session at 6:46 p.m. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of January 15, 2014 Page 6 of 12 SPECIAL 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 at6:46 p.m. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation presentation by Supervisor John Benoit. Supervisor Benoit presented a proclamation to Yvonne Parks for her service to the community. Mayor De Rosa recognized Ms. Parks on her accomplishments for the City of Desert Hot Springs and the entire Coachella Valley. Ms. Parks thanked Supervisor Benoit and Mayor De Rosa. She discussed projects they had worked on together. She introduced her supporters present at the meeting. Queen Mother Barbara presenting Queen Scherazade & her Court (Council): Queen Scheherazade: Makenna McIntyre, Princess Dunyazade: Chrystabelle Ramirez, and Princess Jasmine: Lindsey Klein. Barbara Creson introduced Queen Scherazade, Makenna McIntyre. Ms. McIntyre, Ms. Ramirez and Ms. Klein discussed their involvement and future plans. They discussed the Riverside County Fair. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS City Attorney Green stated there was no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor DeRosa opened public comments. There being no speakers, Mayor DeRosa closed public comments. AGENDA FINALIZATION None. URGENCY ITEMS City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of January 15, 2014 Page 7 of 12 None. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor De Rosa stated John Snyder would be appointed to the Public Arts Commission at the next Council meeting. She stated the City had been invited to participate in the Institute of Local Government Beacon Award. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS See last page of Agenda Book. MINUTES Approval of minutes from City Council Meeting for Wednesday, November 13 and December 11, 2013. By consensus, the Council accepted the minutes as corrected. CONSENT AGENDA 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 Pettis absent. Council Member Henry commended the Police Department. 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$8,571,127 for the month of December 2013 by M.O. SA-0039 and M.O. 6201. (T. Scott) (Pg. 1-2) B. CITY COUNCIL 2. COUNCIL. Approve Expenditure Plan appropriating Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) for FY 2013/2014 by M.O. 6202. (K. Conner) (Pg. 3-6) 3. COUNCIL. Approve awarding Tow Franchise Contract to two (2) tow contractors by M.O. 6203. (K. Conner) (Pg. 7-57) City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of January 15, 2014 Page 8 of 12 4. COUNCIL. Approve Mutual Aid Safety Agreement between the cities of Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Indio for regionalized SWAT team services by M.O. 6204. (K. Conner) (Pg. 58-69) 5. COUNCIL. Approve adoption of a resolution for limited time parking for select spaces at the Pickfair Promenade retail complex by Resolution 2014-01. (L. Lukes) (Pg. 70-72) 6. COUNCIL. Approve second reading and adoption of an Ordinance, reading by title only, of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City approving Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 13-003 amending several chapters of the Zoning Code and the Zoning Map to implement the Housing Element of the General Plan to allow Transitional and Supportive Housing as residential uses subject only to the same type in the same zone, in compliance with state law by Ordinance 731. (L. Lukes) (Pg. 73-80) 7. COUNCIL. Approve request for approval of a fourth extension of Reimbursement Agreement No. 335, between the City of Cathedral City and Landau Development Company Inc., covering sewer and water facilities in the Landau Blvd., 30th Avenue, and McCullum Way area; and, adoption of a resolution approving the amendment to the agreement by M.O. 6205 and Resolution 2014-02. (P. Milos) (Pg. 81-110) 8. COUNCIL. Receive report of intended travel for Mayor DeRosa: 82nd Annual Conference of Mayors, June 20-23, 2014, Dallas, TX. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. COUNCIL. A Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for City of Cathedral City Capital Improvement Project No. 8914, for construction of improvements to widen the Date Palm Drive Bridge over the Whitewater River. (P. Milos) (Pg. 111-190) Renee Gleason, RBF Consulting, Riverside, provided the location and boundaries, project description, purpose of CEQA and IS/MND Process, IS/MND conclusions, and next steps. Mayor De Rosa opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor De Rosa closed the public hearing. MOTION Council Member Henry moved and Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez seconded a motion to adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration for Capital Improvement Project No. 8914, for construction of improvements to widen the Date Palm Drive Bridge over City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of January 15, 2014 Page 9 of 12 the Whitewater River. The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Pettis absent by M.O. 6206. 10. COUNCIL. Public Hearing for consideration to a) adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR); approving a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and approving the associated General Plan Amendment No. 12- 001 to facilitate adoption of the North City Extended Specific Plan (NCESP); b) waive further reading, read by title only, and introduce for first reading an ordinance adopting Change of Zone No. 12-001 to amend the City's Zoning Map; and c) waive further reading, read by title only, and introduce for first reading an ordinance to adopt Specific Plan No. 12-001. (L. Lukes) (Pg. 191-302) Business Development Manager Lukes presented the staff report. David Leonard, Contract Planner, presented the location map, project description, open space, Land Use Plan, entitlements, environmental review, Planning Commission action, schedule and recommendation. In response to Council Member Henry, Mr. Leonard stated he believed the Agua Caliente Hotel was taller than the proposed five-story development. Mayor De Rosa opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor De Rosa closed the public hearing. MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez moved and Council Member Toles seconded a motion to: a) adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR); approving a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and approving the associated General Plan Amendment No. 12-001 to facilitate adoption of the North City Extended Specific Plan (NCESP); b) waive further reading, read by title only, and introduce for first reading an ordinance adopting Change of Zone No. 12-001 to amend the City's Zoning Map; and c) waive further reading, read by title only, and introduce for first reading an ordinance to adopt Specific Plan No. 12-001. The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Pettis absent by M.O. 6207, M.O. 6208 and Resolution 2014-03. Mayor De Rosa requested the Council discuss the 22 specific plans on Date Palm Drive at an upcoming meeting. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 11. COUNCIL. Consider approval of a) Special Use Permit (SUP) No. 13-33 for March 2014 Shorty's Rib Fes event; b) consider approval of a promotional partnership with Desert Radio Group; and c) receive presentation from Doug Kratky. (P. Milos) (Pg. 303-308) City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of January 15, 2014 Page 10 of 12 Doug Kratky, Cathedral City, discussed the 2013 accomplishments and plans for 2014. Landon Evans discussed efforts to make the event bigger and better. He presented the proposed event layout. In response to Council Member Henry, Mr. Kratky explained why they were requesting in kind services from the City, totally $14,000. Council Member Toles discussed issues with VIP tickets. Mr. Evans explained modifications for VIP food services. Councilmember Toles indicated support for the event. Mr. Kratky discussed the main stage sponsorship opportunity for $5,000. Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez indicated support for the event. Mr. Kratky discussed the proposed radio campaign. In response to Mayor De Rosa, Mr. Kratky stated they were requesting in kind donations of $15000 and cash of $5000. He stated the event would support the Desert Cancer Foundation. Jay White, Cathedral City, discussed efforts to include other charities. In response to Mayor De Rosa, Mr. White anticipated $1500 - $2000 would be offered to the Desert Cancer Foundation. Mayor De Rosa asked where the funds would come from. Interim City Manager Woods anticipated the funds would come from the General Fund. Mayor De Rosa requested staff identify where the funds would come from prior to matters coming before the Council. Chief Connor stated law enforcement in kind services would be reduced from last year. Council Member Toles concurred with Mayor De Rosa that the allocation should be determined prior to the matter being presented to the Council. Mayor De Rosa opened public comment. Bonnie Barkley, Cathedral City, questioned the City's return on investment. There being no additional speakers, Mayor De Rosa closed public comment. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of January 15, 2014 Page 11 of 12 Mr. Kratky discussed the impact on the local businesses and return on investments to businesses. In response to Council Member Henry, Mr. Evans explained that the ribbers would pay sales tax to the City. Council Member Henry requested the registration fee for Cathedral City businesses and non-profits be reduced. Mayor De Rosa requested information about local hotels and restaurants be provided to the ribbers. Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez requested the participants receive a Chamber Directory. MOTION Council Member Toles moved and Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez seconded a motion to approve an in kind contribution not to exceed $15000 and $5000 cash sponsorship, contingent upon accommodations being made to non-profits and 35% discount to Cathedral City businesses and promotion of Cathedral City. The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Pettis absent by M.O. 6209. COUNCIL REPORTS ON CITIZEN INQUIRIES AND CONCERNS Mayor De Rosa announced the upcoming January 22, 2014 meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeRosa recessed the meeting at 8:05 p.m. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of January 15, 2014 Page 12 of 12 CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeRosa reconvened the Study Session portion of the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. STUDY SESSION AGENDA (Continued) 5. Review location and design proposal for a Cathedral City dog park. (P. Milos) Community Development Director Milos presented the staff report. Mayor De Rosa indicated support for the location and plan. Council Member Toles commended staff for the proposal. CONSENSUS By consensus, the Council directed staff to proceed with the dog park by M.O. 6210. COUNCIL REPORTS ON CITIZEN INQUIRIES AND CONCERNS (Continued) Mayor De Rosa introduced and welcomed Tracey Martinez, Deputy City Clerk. Council Member Toles expressed concern regarding parking on the sidewalks in Panorama. ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeRosa adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Approved and adopted by the City Council and City Council serving as the Successor Agency to the Redevel pment Agency on February 12, 2014. A ► ;