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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2014-03-12 Cathedral City 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 MARCH 12, 2014 5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 6:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION 6:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor De Rosa called the Closed Session portion of the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez and Mayor DeRosa Absent: Council Member Pettis and Toles ACTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL BOARD MEMBER(S) - None 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 March 12, 2014 Page 2 of 9 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: APN —677-510-061 Negotiating Parties: Cathedral City Redevelopment Agency and Tri Millennium Homes, LLC Property Owners: Tri Millennium Homes, LLC Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations B. CITY COUNCIL - None ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeRosa recessed the Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of March 12, 2014 Page 3 of 9 CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeRosa called the Study Session portion of the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez and Mayor DeRosa. Absent: Council Members Pettis and Toles 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 Henry gave the invocation. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS — None CATHEDRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS Connor Erb, Student, reported that the Heal medical program students will be going to see famous surgeon, Dr. Ben Carson, at the Rancho Mirage Speaker Series. Juniors in Heal are receiving their CERT (Citizens Emergency Response Team) Certificates which include their license to perform CPR. The English and Arithmetic State Testing has begun for all Juniors at the school. All Juniors in the State of California are required to take this test which will indicated college readiness. Statistically 25% score college readiness. The California Aptitude Exit Exam for Sophomores will begin next week. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor DeRosa opened Public Comments. John Stevens, Mayor Pro Tern, Thousand Palms, Thousand Palms, stated that he does not like the new City logo or business cards. Suzie Del Toro, La Quinta, requested the support from the City Council of the program "Freedom Flags for Families". Flags recognizing local veterans are purchased from families and flown on poles throughout the community. Lee C. Wilson, Jr., Palm Springs, also requested the support of the Council for the "Freedom Flags for Families" program. He suggested that the flags be flown on City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of March 12, 2014 Page 4 of 9 downtown light poles, perhaps in front of City Hall. He questioned if their group can provide the flags will the City find the funding to hang them. He indicated that he would like to see this project completed in time for Memorial Day this year. He also requested that if there are any new streets developed in the City, that they be named after the two Cathedral City fallen soldiers, U.S. Army Private First Class, Ming Sun and U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2, Suresh Krause. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, stated that even though they had a successful house tour, he is still not satisfied with the answer he received with regard to the Mayor shutting down the sale of tickets, at the Farmers Market, to their event. He stated that he would like the Mayor's personal cell phone number so he too can call after hours for help as did the person who made the complaint regarding their ticket sales at the Farmers Market. He wants a unified community and will work towards making that happen. Simeon Den, Cathedral City, expressed his dissatisfaction with the Mayor stopping the sale of tickets to their event at the Farmers Market instead of helping them find a solution to move forward. James Price, Cathedral City, requested that the community work together with the City to have a new certified Farmers Market. He feels that a Farmers Market is good for the City. He enjoyed Shorty's Rib Fest and felt that it was a great event. He congratulated the businesses that supported and sponsored the event and thanked the hundreds of volunteers. He is looking forward to next year's event. He would like Cathedral City to be known as the City of Festivals. Tyron Pierson, Cathedral City, honors City Officials and Staff. He feels that Cathedral City is a city that works instead of a city of pleasure. He wished the City well. Rosario Avila, Cathedral City, requested that the wording on the website under City Council Meetings where it reads "City Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, however..." that however should be changed to also or as well. Jens Mueller, welcomed the new City Manager. He indicated that the City has a large debt load. He urged the Council to request a proposal from Riverside County Fire and Sheriffs Department to provide service to Cathedral City. Every day the City wastes $16,000 by not going to the County for services. Heal Academy, Cathedral City High School, gave a brief presentation on their project they are working on, spreading awareness of Cystic Fibrosis. They are working on a petition to open a care center on the Coachella Valley. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of March 12, 2014 Page 5 of 9 Mayor DeRosa closed Public Comment. Mayor Kathleen DeRosa, indicated that her cell phone number is on her business cards, which are available at City Hall for anyone to pick up. STUDY SESSION AGENDA 1. Discussion on Street Name Change E. Buddy Rogers to Officer Jermaine Gibson (P. Milos) Community Development Director Pat Milos, gave a presentation on fallen Officer Jermaine Gibson. He indicated that he is proposing that the street name E. Buddy Rogers be changed to Officer Jermaine Gibson. If it is the desire of the Council to move forward with the street name change it will be placed on the Agenda of March 26, 2014 for consideration and approval. He stated that the street name change will not affect any businesses or homes and that the name change adheres to all Cathedral City Codes. Council Member Stan Henry, read a letter from Officer Jermaine Gibson's mother in law thanking the City for their support and expressing appreciation for the proposed Street Name Change. He expressed his support for the street name change. Mayor Pro Tern Chuck Vasquez, expressed his gratitude for the Police Department and Fire Department for everything they do and supports the Street Name change. Mayor Kathleen DeRosa, supports the Street Name Change. It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to move forward with the Street Name Change process and to place it on the March 26, 2014 City Council Meeting Agenda for consideration. 2. Presentation for Shelter from the Storm by Angela Coe, Executive Director (T. Scott) Dr. Douglas Dubrois, requested support from the City on the upcoming Shelter from the Storm New Beginnings Gala, which will be held on March 29, 2014. Tickets are available on-line. Proceeds will go to shelter. It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to work on identifying funding for the event. 3. City Council/Staff reports and inquiries of new or ongoing projects. Fire Chief Robert Van Nortrick, gave a brief report on "File of Life". It is a magnet that City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of March 12, 2014 Page 6 of 9 you place on the refrigerator that has medical information including prescription and drug allergies for the resident so in the event that there is a medical emergency, the responders have as much information as possible. Mayor Kathleen DeRosa, requested that the "File for Life" be agendized for a future meeting under Study Session to provide more information on the program. City Clerk Gary Howell, indicated that he is no longer able to sit on the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Board and is currently looking for someone to replace him. Anyone interested should contact him. Mayor Kathleen Derosa, requested that staff prepare an RFP for a new Farmers Market and to have the Arts Commission look into the Banner Program that was presented to the Council this evening. Council Member Stan Henry, welcomed new City Manager, Charles McClendon and announced that there will be a community reception welcoming him on Monday, March 17, 2014 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. RECESS Mayor DeRosa recessed the Study Session at 7:15 p.m. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of March 12, 2014 Page 7 of 9 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 7:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez and Mayor DeRosa. Absent: Council Members Pettis and Toles PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Presentation of Awards (R. Van Nortrick) Fire Chief Robert Van Nortrick presented new Firefighter/Paramedic, Richard Valenti with his badge. The following individuals were presented with awards: Special Recognition: Joe Mohica, Mohica Towing Frank Starkey, Security Guard Desert Princess Golf Course Russell Barsness, Fire Engineer Firefighter of the Year: Terry Martin, Fire Engineer Fire Chief's Award: Jeffrey Welsh, Captain CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS City Attorney Green stated there was no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor DeRosa opened Public Comments. Jens Mueller, Cathedral City, indicated that in no way does he disparage what the Cathedral City Police and Fire do. The residents honor and value what the Police and City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of March 12, 2014 Page 8 of 9 Fire do for the community. He stated that the City is broke and needs to look at ways to save money. He encouraged the Council to consider Riverside County Fire and Law Enforcement in an effort to save money. Mayor DeRosa closed Public Comment. AGENDA FINALIZATION — None URGENCY ITEMS - None COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Kathleen DeRosa, congratulated the Pickford Theatre and Shorty's Rib Fest for successful events. She reported that she nominated Breanna Erb for the 4th Supervisorial District Young Lady of the Year. She announced that she was named 4th Supervisorial District Young Lady of the Year and she will be honored on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS - See last page of Agenda Book. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez, second by Council Member Henry, carried 3-0-2- 0 (Council Members Pettis and Toles were absent), to approve the following Consent Agenda 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$4,675,054 for the month of February 2014 (T. Scott) (Pg. 1-2) by M.O. 6229 and M.O.S.A. 0041. 2. COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD. Consider approval of minutes for Wednesday, February 26, 2014. (Pg. 3-13). B. CITY COUNCIL: 3. COUNCIL. Approve second reading and adoption, reading by title only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City amending Sections 2.06 and 2.19.010 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code relating to appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees (T. Scott) (Pg. 14-16) by Ordinance 734. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes of March 12, 2014 Page 9 of 9 LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS - None COUNCIL REPORTS ON CITIZEN INQUIRIES AND CONCERNS ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeRosa adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Approved and adopted by the City Council and City Council serving as the Successor Agency to the Redevel. .ment Agency on March 26, 2014. • 4 KAT EEN J. I ROSA, Mayor ATTE : t "j( ' GA-s' F. OWELL, 'ity Clerk (seal)