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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2014-04-09 Cathedral City MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF CATHEDRAL CITY AND CITY COUNCIL SERVING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD AND HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234 APRIL 9, 2014 5:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION 6:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor De Rosa called the Study Session portion of the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Henry, Council Member Pettis, Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez and Mayor DeRosa Absent: Council Member Toles ACTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL BOARD MEMBER(S) MOTION by Council Member Pettis, Second by Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, carried 4-0-1- 0 (Council Member Toles was absent) to excuse Council Member Toles' absence from the meeting. PRESENTATION OF COLORS Cathedral 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 Conner Erb, Student, reported that AVID has begun recruitment from the middle schools. The Heal Program participated in the HOSA competition and they received City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board and Housing Successor Agency Minutes of April 9, 2014 Page 2 of 7 first place in two events. The HEAL Banquet will be held on May 18th . The school band car wash will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014. He reported that they have conducted ASB interviews. He also reported that the MESA Solar Project is up and running and will ready to perform on May 16, 17 and 18th PUBLIC COMMENTS - None STUDY SESSION AGENDA 1. Presentation of"File of Life" (R. Van Nortrick) Chief Robert Van Nortrick, Cathedral City Fire Department, gave an overview of the "File of Life" program. 2. Receive presentation/video of On-the-Job Training (OJT) incentives offered by the Riverside County Workforce Development from Wendy Frederick, Eastern County Regional Manager. (L. Lukes) Wendy Frederick, Eastern County Regional Manager of Riverside County Workforce Development, shared a video on the incentives offered by the Riverside County Workforce Development. She indicated that there are a lot of opportunities available and encouraged businesses to take advantage of the program. 3. Receive and discuss a report from Cathedral City Parks and Recreation commission to ban inflatable Bounce Houses in Public Parks. (P. Milos) (Pg. 1-2) Diane Hines, Chairman, Parks Commission presented the Council with a report on behalf of the Parks Commission and requested that the Council ban inflatable bounce houses in public parks. Council Member Greg Pettis, expressed his concern with banning inflatable bounce houses. He would like to see what language other cities are using with regard to banning bounce houses. He questioned who the Commission envisions enforcing the ban. Council Member Stan Henry, indicated that he would like to see how many permits are being issued for bounce houses. He questioned if it is possible to limit areas of the parks for bounce houses. He wants to be able to offer residents options. He expressed his concern with the Police Department being limited on how they enforce the banning of the bounce houses. He suggested that heavy fines may deter individuals having bounce houses in the parks without permits. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board and Housing Successor Agency Minutes of April 9, 2014 Page 3 of 7 Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Vasquez, feels that it is important to have this opportunity at the parks for the community. Cathedral City is made up of working class families that utilize the parks for many different activities. He stated that he feels there is a way to make it work for everyone. Mayor Kathleen DeRosa, stated that the challenges have been identified and somehow we need to find balance to serve the needs of the community. Direction has been given to staff on the type of information Council would like to see when this item comes back for consideration. City Manager Charles P. McClendon, stated that the direction that he is hearing from Council is for staff to do the following: • See what type of language other cities are using in their policies or codes. • How do other cities enforce their policies or codes. • Discussion on an out-right ban or having a policy in place including enforcement. • Will it affect designated parks or all City parks. • Prepare a draft policy for Council review. 4. Discussion on adopting a Food Truck Ordinance in Cathedral City. (C. McClendon) (Pg. 3-10) City Manager McClendon, gave an overview of the research and discussion that has been done to date. He stated that the City Attorney prepared a draft Ordinance which includes a section on restricting mobile food facilities within a specific distance of any fund raising event being conducted by a private organization. It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with a Food Truck Ordinance with the understanding that the County of Riverside sets the regulatory frame work as far as the trucks themselves and the City can set the time, place and locations in which they are allowed. They would also like the City Attorney to consider the dialog that took place during discussion. RECESS Mayor DeRosa recessed the Study Session at 6:00 p.m. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board and Housing Successor Agency Minutes of April 9, 2014 Page 4 of 7 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY COUNCIL SERVING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD AND HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeRosa called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Henry and Pettis, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez and Mayor DeRosa. Absent: Council Member Toles PRESENTATIONS 1. Cathedral City Chamber Singers Performance The Cathedral City Chamber Singers did a small performance for the City Council and those in the audience. 2. Introduction and Pinning Ceremony of New Firefighter/Paramedic, Olen Main. (R. Van Nortrick) Chief Robert Van Nortrick, Cathedral City Fire Department, introduced the newest member of the Cathedral City Fire Department, Olen Main, and pinned him with his badge. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor DeRosa opened Public Comments. Jens Mueller, Cathedral City, expressed his concern with the City using City resources to endorse Measure B. He again urged the City Council to request a proposal from the County of Riverside for fire and law enforcement services. Mayor DeRosa closed Public Comments. AGENDA FINALIZATION City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board and Housing Successor Agency Minutes of April 9, 2014 Page 5 of 7 Mayor DeRosa announced that City Manager McClendon would like Item #4 pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion. URGENCY ITEMS — None COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Vasquez, reported that the going home celebration for Daniel Webster, owner of Big Mama's Soul Food, will be held on Saturday morning at Glory to God. Council Member Greg Pettis, reminded everyone that on Saturday, April 12, 2014 the Rotary Clubs of Cathedral City and the Scrap Gallery will be sponsoring the Walking for Water Event from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Nellie Coffman Middle School. Council Member Stan Henry, reported that he attended the Dispatcher Appreciation Dinner and congratulated all of the dispatchers on doing a good job. He announced that the Golden Apple Awards will be held on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Mary Pickford Theatre. He also reported that he, Mayor Pro Tern Chuck Vasquez and City Manager Charles McClendon met with the School District and that they indicated that the district will be re-building the Agua Caliente Elementary School. There are a couple of plans that they are considering. Upon completion, it should be a state of the art school. Mayor Kathleen DeRosa, reported that she also attended the Dispatcher Appreciation Dinner. She feels that public works and dispatch are two of the areas of the City that go unrecognized. They are considered first responders and do a great job. She feels that it was a great event. She participated in a leadership class at the Cathedral City High School. She also spent some time at the Safe House of the Desert and working with a group of women who are doing life coaching. Saturday was Day of the Child, which was also a great event. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS - See last page of Agenda Book. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Council Member Henry, second by Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, carried 4-0-1- 0 (Council Member Toles was absent) to approve the following Consent Agenda Items with the removal of Item #4: A. COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD: City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board and Housing Successor Agency Minutes of April 9, 2014 Page 6 of 7 1. COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD. Receive and File payment of Claims and Demands in the aggregate sum of$4,835,608 for the month of March 2014 by S.A.-0042 and M.O. 6231. (T. Scott) (Pg. 1-2) 2. COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD. Consider approval of minutes for Wednesday, March 26, 2014. (Pg. 3-13) B. CITY COUNCIL: 3. COUNCIL. Approve a Resolution declaring its support for the Single-family Affordable Homes (SASH) Incentive Program under the California Solar Initiative Program by Resolution 2014-10. (C. McClendon) (Pg. 19-25) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION 4. COUNCIL. Approve a Resolution establishing short-term goals that have been identified by the City council for the remainder of 2014. (C. McClendon) (Pg.19- 25) MOTION by Council Member Henry, second by Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, carried 4-0-1- 0 (Council Member Toles was absent), to approve the following item that was removed for discussion with the following correction to the Resolution by Resolution 2014-11: The last bullet under Economic and Community Development should read: Look at ways to light up and enliven downtown. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY. Approve a Resolution for the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow instructions by and between the City of Cathedral City, in its capacity as the Housing Successor Agency, and Tri-Millenium Cathedral City, LLC. (T. Scott) (Pg. 19-25) Administrative Services Director Tami Scott, presented a brief report on the item. City Attorney Charles Green, clarified that each of the Council Members had seen the Agreement. The Council Members in attendance confirmed that they have seen the agreement. Mayor DeRosa opened the Public Hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Board and Housing Successor Agency Minutes of April 9, 2014 Page 7 of 7 DeRosa closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Council Member Pettis, second by Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, carried 4-0-1- 0 (Council Member Toles was absent), to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City in its capacity as the Housing Successor Agency to the Former Cathedral City Redevelopment Agency approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Cathedral City in its capacity as the Housing Successor Agency and Tri-Millennium Cathedral LLC by Resolution HSA- 2014-01. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS - None COUNCIL REPORTS ON CITIZEN INQUIRIES AND CONCERNS - None ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeRosa adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Approved and adopted by the City Council and City Council serving as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Successor Agency on April 23, 2014. Ate'.'EN J. DE"OS1 , Mayor ATTEST : .� ARY 'HOWELL, City '∎ lerk (seal)