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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2014-07-09 Cathedral City MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF CATHEDRAL CITY AND CITY COUNCIL SERVING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CATHEDRAL CITY DOWNTOWN FOUNDATION AND HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD JULY 9, 2014 3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 4:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION 6:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234 CALL TO ORDER Mayor De Rosa called the Closed Session portion of the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Pettis, Council Member Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez (arrived at 3:10 p.m.) and Mayor DeRosa Absent: Council Member Toles CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS Rosario Avila, Cathedral City, would like the Council to consider who the City is selling property to. She stated that one of the individuals that has expressed interest in purchasing City owned property, in her opinion, has a bad history and expressed her personal concern. AGENDA APPROVAL SUMMARY OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Charles Green, City Attorney indicated that at the time there were no members of the public present and only members of Council and staff therefor he will deem the Closed Session Agenda read. CLOSED SESSION CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY, DOWNTOWN FOUNDATION AND HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY: City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Housing Successor Agency Board Minutes of July 9, 2014 Page 2 of 14 1. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 (T. Scott) Property Location: Approximately 3.3 acres at NW Corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive Property Owners: Redevelopment Agency of Cathedral City Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Successor Agency, Wessman Development, City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiation: Property Negotiations 2. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CATHEDRAL CITY DOWNTOWN FOUNDATION — CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 (L. Lukes) Property Location: APN #687-475-003—68510 East Palm Canyon Drive Property Owners: Redevelopment Agency of Cathedral City Negotiating Parties: Cathedral City Downtown Foundation, Hector Salvatierra Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations 3. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CATHEDRAL CITY DOWNTOWN FOUNDATION — CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 (L. Lukes) Property Location: APN #687-475-003—68510 East Palm Canyon Drive Property Owners: Redevelopment Agency of Cathedral City Negotiating Parties: Cathedral City Downtown Foundation, Jesus and Octavio Almaraz Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations 4. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CATHEDRAL CITY DOWNTOWN FOUNDATION — CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 (L. Lukes) Property Location: APN #687-475-003—68510 East Palm Canyon Drive Property Owners: Redevelopment Agency of Cathedral City Negotiating Parties: Cathedral City Downtown Foundation, Chris St. Denis Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations 5. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CATHEDRAL CITY DOWNTOWN FOUNDATION — CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 (L. Lukes) Property Location: APN # 687-197-001 through 006 and APN #687-198-001 through 006 — Located at the southeast corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and West Buddy Rogers Avenue Property Owners: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Housing Successor Agency Board Minutes of July 9, 2014 Page 3 of 14 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as Housing Successor Agency and Thermal Land, LLC Under Negotiations: Property Negotiations A. CITY COUNCIL: 6. CITY COUNCIL — CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6 (C. McClendon) Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager Represented Employees: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 7. CITY COUNCIL — CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) (C. Green) Case Name: Sierra Club v. Coachella Valley Conservation Commission, et. al. Case Number: Riverside Superior Court Case No. PSC 1402024 8. CITY COUNCIL - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 (T. Scott) Property Location: The following parcels furthest west along Rio Vista Drive: APN: 677-551-033-9 APN: 677-050-034 APN: 677-050-033-1 APN: 677-050-032 APN: 677-551-031 APN: 677-050-031 APN: 677-050-029-8 APN: 677-551-029 APN: 677-551-028-5 APN: 677-050-027-6 APN: 677-551-027 APN: 677-551-025 APN: 677-551-020-7 Property Owners: City of Cathedral City on behalf of Community Facilities District 2001-01 Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City and Inland Communities Corp. Under Negotiation: Property Negotiations RECESS The Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:05 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeRosa adjourned the Closed Session Meeting at 3:50 p.m. CALL TO ORDER City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Housing Successor Agency Board Minutes of July 9, 2014 Page 4 of 14 Mayor DeRosa called the Study Session portion of the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Pettis, Council Member Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez and Mayor DeRosa Absent: Council Member.Toles PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION — Council Member Henry gave the invocation. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Presentation by Inland Communities on the Rio Vista Village Project. Craig Loe, representing Inland Communities,, gave an overview of Inland Communities and some of their projects they have completed and an overview of the Rio Vista Village Project. Jim Ahmad, Principal of Inland Communities, reported that they are moving forward with the project and looks forward to working with the City to complete the development. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor DeRosa opened Public Comment, there being none she closed Public Comment. STUDY SESSION AGENDA 1. Receive update from Doug Kratky on Shorty's Rib Fest (P. Milos) (Pg.1-2) Doug Kratky gave an overview of the Shorty's Rib Fest event that was held in 2014 and the plans for the upcoming 2015 event. 2. Receive update on East Palm Canyon Widening and Surface Renovation Project. (P. Milos) (Pg. 3) Pat Milos, Community Development Director, introduced Bill Simons, City Engineer, who gave an update on the East Palm Canyon Widening and Surface Renovation Project. He indicated that in the event things don't move forward with Caltrans as City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Housing Successor Agency Board Minutes of July 9, 2014 Page 5 of 14 hoped they have a plan B they will bring to Council for consideration. 3. Receive update from Police Chief Conner and Fire Chief VanNortrick regarding the burn in place that took place at 69333 East Palm Canyon (Sungate RV Park) on Friday, June 27, 2014 (K. Conner & R. VanNortrick) (Pg. 4-6) Police Chief Conner and Fire Chief Van Nortrick gave an overview of the burn in place that took place on Friday, June 27, 2014 including a timeline of events leading up to and after the event. 4. Receive update on Council Goals (C. McClendon) (7-13) City Manager McClendon reported on the status of the goals that were established by the City Council in April. 5. Discussion on Improved Festival/Event Area (C. McClendon) (14-20) City Manager McClendon presented a preliminary plan for an improved Festival/Event area. It was the consensus of the council to direct staff to move forward with finding funding sources to design the project. 6. Discussion on Campaign Signs (C. McClendon) (21-26) It was the consensus of the City Council not to create more regulation but to enforce the code as it exists. 7. Discussion on adopting an Ordinance of the City Council permitting and regulating Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (C. McClendon) (Pg. 27-97) City Manager McClendon and City Attorney Green gave an overview of an Ordinance permitting and regulating Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in the City as well as a proposed Measure to levy a tax on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. If either or both are approved, they will then be placed on the November 2014 ballot to be voted on by the registered voters of Cathedral City. There was discussion amongst the Council with regard to both items. The Council will take action during the Regular Session of the Meeting. Kent Salveson, Newport Beach, suggested some changes to the proposed Ordinance on permitting and regulating Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. Ronald Hodge, Newport Beach, presented some information to the Council on his City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Housing Successor Agency Board Minutes of July 9, 2014 Page 6 of 14 company, General Payment Systems, Inc., which offers payment kiosks that could be used in Medical Marijuana Dispensaries to help with compliance. Mayor DeRosa adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 6:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY COUNCIL SERVING AS THE BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE CATHEDRAL CITY DOWNTOWN FOUNDATION AND HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD. CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeRosa called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Pettis, Council Member Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez and Mayor DeRosa Absent: Council Member Toles PRESENTATIONS Presentation to the Cathedral City Fire Department from the Night Rotary. Chip Yarbourough and Mark Carnevale, on behalf of the Night Rotary presented each Cathedral City Fire Station with Starbucks gift cards in appreciation for Fire Station 412 spending the evening with their group. AGENDA FINALIZATION Mayor DeRosa announced that Item 17. Consider approval of a Commercial Property Lease Agreement ("CLA") by and between the Cathedral City Downtown Foundation Board and Chris St. Denis, Katouki Restaurant, for the leasing and operation of a Greek restaurant at 68-510 East Palm Canyon Drive (APN # 687-475-003). (L. Lukes) (Pg. 141-154) has been pulled at the request of the applicant. URGENCY ITEMS CLOSED SESSION REPORTS City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Housing Successor Agency Board Minutes of July 9, 2014 Page 7 of 14 Charles Green, City Attorney, announced there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor DeRosa opened Public Comments. Roxanne Evaro, Cathedral City, expressed her frustration with the sand problem in her neighborhood. She stated they have an assessment on their property that was supposed to be used for weekly clean-up of the sand. She stated that this has not been done on a regular schedule for a while now. She also stated that the alley behind her home has sand building up and it has reached the top of their back fence. She is concerned with the safety of her property and feels this problem has gotten out of hand. She requested that the City address the problem as they have done in the past. Rosa Hurtado, Cathedral City, expressed her concern with the sand problem and hopes for a resolution. Mrs. Rodriguez, Cathedral City, also expressed her frustration with the sand problem. She requested assistance from the City. Andrea Dutzi, Cathedral City, also expressed his concern with the sand issue and requested that the City help with the clean-up. With the amount of sand that has built up, it is almost impossible for the citizens to take care of the problem on their own. Valerie Schechter, Cathedral City, thanked the Police Department for the work they do and for their professionalism. Allen Worthy, requested the City make necessary upgrades to the Mary Pickford Theatre. Tyron Pierson, indicated he will miss Council Member Toles and thanked the Council for all that they do. He suggested that the Fire Department use Intellius. Mayor DeRosa closed Public Comments. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Pettis, stated that valley wide Cathedral City is being recognized for their leadership. He was elected as Chair for the SunLine Board and Mayor DeRosa was elected as Second Vice-Chair for the Coachella Valley Association of Governments. He announced that August 20th is the 50th Anniversary President City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Housing Successor Agency Board Minutes of July 9, 2014 Page 8 of 14 Johnson's Declaration of War on Poverty. Southern California Association of Governments will be hosting listening sessions throughout the County. Supervisor Benoit and Council Member Pettis will be hosting a session here at City Hall on July 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. He indicated that residents have received a letter in the mail with regard to insurance on sewer lines. The information is made available through the National League of Cities. He encouraged residents to read the letter and to understand that it is strictly voluntary and not necessary to sign up. The insurance covers the lines from the hook up to the home. The City continues to look for programs making things easier and less expensive for residents. He indicated he would like to pull Item #8 from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez, stated that everyone is aware of the national issue going on with regard to unaccompanied children on the boarders. He stated that no matter where you stand on the issue it is important to remember they are children coming from horrific conditions. He stated that Border Angels is gathering items to assist with the children. Anyone interested in helping should contact the appropriate agencies. He stated it is not about politics it is about a humanitarian effort to help the children. Mayor DeRosa, thanked the Cathedral City Police and Fire Departments for doing an outstanding job on the burn in place. She announced that C athedral City was recognized as one of the "Most Livable" cities in America at the U.S. Conference of Mayor receiving an "honorable mention" in the 2014 City Livability Awards Program. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS - See last page of Agenda Book. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Council Member Pettis, second by Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez, carried 4-0-1- 0 (Councilmember Toles was absent), to approve the following Consent Agenda Items with the removal of Item 8: 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$4,234,989 for the month of June 2014. (T. Scott) (Pg. 1-2) by M.O. 6255. 2. COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND DOWNTOWN FOUNDATION BOARD. Approve minutes of Wednesday, June 11, 2014. (T. Martinez) (Pg. 3-14) B. CITY COUNCIL: City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Housing Successor Agency Board Minutes of July 9, 2014 Page 9 of 14 3. COUNCIL. Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City Declaring the results for the June 3, 2014 Special Consolidated Election. (T. Martinez) (Pg. 15-25) by Resolution 2014-26. 4. COUNCIL. Approve the purchase and implementation of Granicus Legislative Management Suite, an agenda management system. (T. Martinez) (Pg. 26-40) by M.O. 6256. 5. COUNCIL. Approve the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City of Cathedral City to participate with the Riverside County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. (T. Scott) (Pg. 41-44) by Resolution 2014-28. 6. COUNCIL. Approve second reading and adoption, reading by title only, of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City acting as the legislative body of Improvement Area No. 5 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic and Park Maintenance Services) authorizing the levy of a special tax. (T. Scott) (Pg. 45-54) by Ordinance 737. 7. COUNCIL. Authorize the donation of two retired marked Patrol Vehicles to College of The Desert Public Safety Academy. (K. Conner) (Pg. 55-56) by M.O. 9257. 9. COUNCIL. Approve a Resolution approving assessment of Special Assessments against properties for nuisance abatement costs. (P. Milos) (Pg. 60-64) by Resolution 2014-29. 10.COUNCIL. Approve Amendment Number Three to AB2766 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and the CVAG Member Jurisdictions to maintain CVAG's AB2766 formula at 60% to provide sustainable funding of the Regional PM10 Street Sweeping Program through June 30, 2016. (P. Milos) (Pg. 65-67) by M.O. 6259. 11.COUNCIL. Approve Amendment No. 1 and No. 2 to the Design Professional Services Agreement with RBF Consulting to provide additional design services for the Date Palm Bridge Widening Project. (P. Milos) (Pg. 68-77) by M.O. 6260. 12.COUNCIL. Receive report of intended travel from Councilmember Pettis for a) League of California Cities (LOCC) Board of Directors Meeting, July 16-18, 2014, San Francisco, CA (Trip is funded by LOCC) b) 2014 National League of Cities City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Housing Successor Agency Board Minutes of July 9, 2014 Page 10 of 14 Summer Board Meeting, July 24-26, 2014, St. Paul Minnesota c) League of California Cities (LOCC) Annual Conference & Expo., September 3-5, 2014, Los Angeles, CA d) Gay and Lesbian Victory Institute Leaders Conference 2014, December 4-7, 2014, Washington DC. 13.COUNCIL. Receive report of intended travel from Mayor Kathleen DeRosa for the League of California Cities (LOCC) Annual Conference & Expo., September 3-5, 2014, Los Angeles. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 8. COUNCIL. Approve advance purchase of thirteen, 2014, marked and unmarked units from Palm Springs Motors. (K. Conner) (Pg. 57-59) MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez, second by Council Member Henry, carried 4- 0-1-0 (Councilmember Toles was absent), to approve the advance purchase of thirteen, 2014, marked and unmarked units from Palm Springs Motors by M.O. 6258. PUBLIC HEARINGS 14.COUNCIL. Consider approval of a Major Amendment to include the City of Desert Hot Springs and Mission Springs Water District as Permittees under the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP). (P. Milos) (Pg. 78-119) a. Report by Pat Milos, Community Development Director b. Open Public Hearing c. Close Public Hearing d. Recommendation: Approve Jim Sullivan, representing the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission gave a brief overview of the amendment. Mayor DeRosa opened the Public Hearing, there being no speakers, she closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Council Member Henry, second by Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez, carried 4- 0-1-0 (Councilmember Toles was absent), to approve the major amendment to include the City of Desert Hot Springs and Mission Springs Water District as Permittees under the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) by M.O. 6261, Resolution 2014-30 and Resolution 2014-31. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Housing Successor Agency Board Minutes of July 9, 2014 Page 11 of 14 LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 15.COUNCIL. Approval of Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services request for a rate increase on commercial, residential, roll-off and multi-family services. (P. Milos) (Pg. 120-130) a. Report by Pat Milos, Community Development Director b. Open Public Hearing c. Close Public Hearing d. Recommendation: Approve Deanna Pressgrove, Environmental Conservation and Public Works Director, presented the report. Tyron Pierson, discussed some investment financial items. Karen Panico-W_illis, questioned if the new dumpsters will be safe for all environments. MOTION by Council Member Henry, second by Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez, carried 4- 0-1-0 (Councilmember Toles was absent), to approve the request for a rate increase on commercial, residential, roll-off and multi-family services from Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services. 16.COUNCIL. Consider approval of a Resolution designating a voting delegate and alternates to represent Cathedral City at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting, which will be held September 5, 2014. (T. Martinez) (Pg. 131- 140) MOTION by Council Member Henry, second by Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez, carried 4- 0-1-0 (Councilmember Toles was absent), to designate Mayor DeRosa as the Voting Delegate and Council Member Pettis as the alternate voting delegate at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting, which will be held on September 5, 2014 by Resolution 2014-32. 18.COUNCIL. Introduction of an Ordinance providing for the permitting and regulating of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in specified zones of the City by issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, or alternatively adoption of a Resolution to submit the same Ordinance to the voters. (C. Green) (Pg. 155-225) a. Report by Charlie Green, City Attorney City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Housing Successor Agency Board Minutes of July 9, 2014 Page 12 of 14 b. Open Public Comment c. Close Public Comment d. Recommendation: Approve City Attorney Green gave an overview of the proposed Ordinance indicating that the Council can vote to adopt the Ordinance or they can vote to place the Ordinance as a Measure to be voted upon by the people. He urged the Council to adopt the Ordinance so that any amendment that may need to be done in the future can be done by the Council as opposed to having to take it back to the vote of the people. He indicated that he would suggest that the following changes be made to the Ordinance: Section 9.108.030 Add: Section G. G. "Physicians" as used in this Ordinance shall mean a medical doctor licensed by the State of California to practice as such. Section 9.108.090 Add: to the end of section A. If a change in management or of the responsible person occurs, the medical marijuana dispensary must notify the City thereof in writing within 10 business days and said new person serving as the manager or responsible person shall be subject to the same background check and approval process as the original manager. If said person is not approved by the City, the Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall cease operating until a manager or responsible person is approved. Section 9.108.100 A. Section 6 should read: 6. The applicant, or any person who is managing or is otherwise responsible for the activities of the proposed Dispensary has engaged in unlawful, fraudulent, unfair, or deceptive business acts or practices, or is currently in violation or any City Ordinance or regulation or has an unpaid obligation to the City or any of its departments which is or has become due. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Housing Successor Agency Board Minutes of July 9, 2014 Page 13 of 14 Richard Altman, Cathedral City, encouraged the Council to adopt the Ordinance. Alan Carvalho, asked some questions regarding the restricting of payment options at the dispensaries. Maria Speglioti, wanted to review the Ordinance that was being referred to. Ronald Hodge, Newport Beach, presented more information on the kiosks that his company offers and how they can assist with compliance. Karen Panico-Willis, requested that the Council have consideration of location when considering adoption of the Ordinance. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez, second by Council Member Pettis, to approve the introduction and introduction of an Ordinance providing for the permitting and regulating of medical marijuana dispensaries in specified zones of the City by issuance of a Conditional Use Permit with the inclusion of the changes that was proposed by the City Attorney, motioned failed with Council Member Henry voting no, Mayor DeRosa Voting no and Council Member Toles being absent. MOTION by Council Member Pettis, to adopt a Resolution to submit an Ordinance to the people for adoption, providing for the permitting and regulating of medical marijuana dispensaries in specified zones of the City by issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Motion died due to a lack of a second. 19.COUNCIL. Consider approval of a Resolution calling and giving notice of the submission to the voters of a question proposing the imposition of a Cannabis and Marijuana Tax up to 15 cents per $1.00 of proceeds on cannabis or marijuana collectives operating in the City. (C. McClendon) (Pg. 226-235) a. Report by Charles Green, City Attorney b. Open Public Comment c. Close Public Comment d. Recommendation: Approve Alan Carvalho, stated that he will be starting the initiative process with regard to the Ordinance permitting and regulating of medical marijuana dispensaries in specified zones of the City by issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Valerie Schechter, expressed her disappointment and reminded the Council that the Ordinance is for medical marijuana. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Housing Successor Agency Board Minutes of July 9, 2014 Page 14 of 14 MOTION by Council Member Henry, second by Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, carried 4- 0-1-0 (Councilmember Toles was absent), to approve a Resolution calling and giving notice of the submission to the voters of a question proposing the imposition of a Cannabis and Marijuana Tax up to 15 cents per $1.00 of proceeds on cannabis or marijuana collectives operating in the City by Resolution 2014-33. COUNCIL REPORTS ON CITIZEN INQUIRIES AND CONCERNS - None ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeRosa adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. Approved and adopted by the City Council and City Council serving as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Housing Successor Agency Board on August 1$ 2014. • .a& --!- KA—jr EEN JOSA, Mayor ATTEST: Y n GARY F. 'OWELL, ( ity Clerk ( eai)