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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2014-10-08 Cathedral City MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF CATHEDRAL CITY AND CITY COUNCIL SERVING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY and DOWNTOWN FOUNDATION OCTOBER 8, 2014 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 5:40 P.M. STUDY SESSION 6:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234 CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION Mayor De Rosa called the Closed Session portion of the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Aguilar, Council Member Henry, Council Member Pettis and Mayor DeRosa Absent: None Mayor DeRosa announced that Lawrence Nelson, a student, who will lead the Pledge of Y � 9 Allegiance and recite the Gettysburg Address. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Lawrence Nelson, Student INVOCATION - Council Member Henry. Lawrence Nelson, Student, recited the Gettysburg Address. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS - None AGENDA APPROVAL SUMMARY OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Charles Green, City Attorney read a summary of the items under Closed Session. Y Y rY CLOSED SESSION A. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency and Downtown Foundation Board Minutes of October 8, 2014 Page 2 of 7 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 RECESS The Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:10 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeRosa adjourned the Closed Session Meeting at 5:40 p.m. CALL TO ORDER—STUDY SESSION Mayor DeRosa called the Study Session portion of the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. CATHEDRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS - None PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None PUBLIC COMMENT Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, expressed his frustration with the candidates that are placing campaign signs illegally throughout the City. STUDY SESSION AGENDA 1. Discussion on considering a Special Use Permit for the "Cathedral City Balloon Fest" on February 13-15, 2015 and sponsorship. (C. Parman) (Pg.1-6) Christopher Parman, Communications and Events Manager, presented a video of the proposed upcoming Cathedral City Balloon Fest to be held February 13-15, 2015. He indicated that Staff is requesting the approval of a Special Use Permit and the allocation of a $5,000 for Festival Sponsorship and the allocation of up to $15,000 of in-kind services. 2. Discussion on considering approval of a Special Use Permit for the "Health Fair and 5K/1 Mile Fun Run — Health Glo" on February 28, 2015 and sponsorship. (C. Parman) (Pg.7-14) Christopher Parman, Communications and Events Manager, presented a video of the proposed Health Fair and 5K/1 Mile fun Run —Health Glo to be held on February 28, 2015. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency and Downtown Foundation Board Minutes of October 8, 2014 Page 3 of 7 Christopher Parman, Communications and Events Manager, presented a video of the proposed upcoming Health Fair and 5K/1 Mile Fun Run — Health Glo event to be held on February 28, 2015, which will be co-sponsored by the Cathedral City Rotary and the Palm Springs Unified School District. He indicated that Staff is requesting the approval of a Special Use Permit and the allocation of up to $5,000 of in-kind services. 3. Receive update on East Palm Canyon Widening and Asphalt Renovation Project. (P. Milos) Pat Milos, Community Development Director, introduced Bill Simons, City Engineer, who gave an update on the East Palm Canyon Widening and Asphalt Renovation Project. 4. Discussion on Shopping Cart Ordinance. (P.Milos) (Pg. 15-27) Pat Milos, Community Development Director, gave an overview of the proposed Shopping Cart Ordinance. Council had discussion with regard to the shopping cart issue. Suggestions to be included in a future ordinance were made to staff. Mayor DeRosa adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 6:07 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY COUNCIL SERVING AS THE BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. CALL TO ORDER— REGULAR MEETING Mayor DeRosa called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENTATIONS - None AGENDA FINALIZATION CLOSED SESSION REPORTS Charles Green, City Attorney, announced there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session. URGENCY ITEMS PUBLIC COMMENTS Nikohl Vandel, Desert Hot Springs, stated that after approving an Ordinance with regard to the homeless issue in their City, they are looking at a different way to address the problem. Jennifer Glover, Cathedral City, thanked all those who attended and supported the Flap Jack fundraiser at Applebee's in Rancho Mirage to support Cystic Fibrosis. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency and Downtown Foundation Board Minutes of October 8, 2014 Page 4 of 7 Thomas Worthy, expressed his frustration with Police Chief Conner regarding a crime that took place on him personally. Diane Gill, Cathedral City, supports the Cathedral City Balloon Fest, however she would like to see the fees for the balloon rides to be more affordable for the families. Valerie Schechter, Cathedral City, thanked staff for a great Farmer's Market. Mayor DeRosa closed Public Comment. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Henry, thanked Christopher Parman for the great job he is doing in getting Cathedral City out in the media world and noticed in the Coachella Valley. He feels that staff is doing a fantastic job and thanked them for doing a good job. Council Member Pettis, thanked Sherry Barkas from the Desert Sun for the positive articles that were recently published in the paper on the Candidate Forum and the Farmer's Market. He reported that he participated in a conference call, as a member of the Board National League of Cities, with the President Secretaries of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services on the Ebola crisis. A lot of good information was provided, which will be forward to the cities. He will provide that information to the Fire Chief. He attended the Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting where they discussed a proposal that was passed in Sacramento to look at changing the Gas Tax to a vehicle miles traveled fee. The legislature has authorized the formation of a 14 member technical committee to come up with a pilot program for California. He will provide the information to the City Manager so that the appropriate staff can participate in the process. He reported that at the SunLine Transit meetings on-going discussions are being held on taxi regulations and how they are affecting the services and also how Uber is affecting the industry. He is interested in hearing from residents that use taxi services and Uber and how those services are working for them. Mayor DeRosa, reported that she also participated in the conference call with regard to the Ebola crisis. She stated that the Farmer's Market was incredible and the coverage from the Desert Sun was great. She thanked Christopher Parman for everything he has done in the short time he has been with the City. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS - See last page of Agenda Book. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Council Member Henry, second by Council Member Pettis, carried 4-0 to approve the following Consent Agenda Items with the removal of Item 9 and Item 11: A. COUNCIUCITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD: City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency and Downtown Foundation Board Minutes of October 8, 2014 Page 5 of 7 1. COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD. Receive and File payment of Claims and Demands in the aggregate sum of $3,250,650 for the month of September 2014. (T. Scott) (Pg. 1-2) by M.O. 6299. 2. COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND DOWNTOWN FOUNDATION BOARD. Approve minutes of Wednesday, September 10, 2014, Wednesday, September 17, 2014 and Thursday, September 25, 2014. (T. Martinez) (Pg. 3-14) B. CITY COUNCIL: 3. COUNCIL. Approve the Municipal Stormwater Implementation and Cost Sharing Agreement (NPDES) and authorize the Mayor to execute the document on behalf of the City. (P. Milos) (Pg. 15-41) by M.O. 6300. 4. COUNCIL. Approve an additional $74,804.72 in CDBG funds to cover quantity overruns and extra work for the South City Street Improvement Project, approve Final Acceptance of the Project, authorize the City Manager to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorders' Office and authorize the release of City held retention funds to Granite Construction. (P. Milos) (Pg. 42-43) by M.O. 6301. 5. COUNCIL. Approve the authorized funding for irrigation and landscaping the medians on Ramon Road between Date Palm Drive and Landau Boulevard from $264,000 to $310,000. (P. Milos) (Pg. 44) by M.O. 6302. 6. COUNCIL. Approve a construction contract and authorize the City Manager to execute for the construction of East Palm Canyon Drive Widening Improvement between Perez Road and Canyon Plaza Drive. (P. Milos) (Pg. 45-46) by M.O. 6303. 7. COUNCIL. Approve the award of a Construction Contract change order with Matich Corporation to construct pavement rehabilitation improvements to Corral Road as part of the Avenida Maravilla Street Improvement Project. (P. Milos) (Pg. 47-49) by M.O. 6304. 8. COUNCIL. Approve an application by the City of Cathedral City for a Cooperative Work Agreement time extension for the Date Palm Drive Bridge Widening Project, Federal Project number BHLS 5430(027) and authorize the City Engineer to execute the application on behalf of the Cathedral City City Council. (P. Milos) (Pg. 50-51) by M.O. 6305. 10. COUNCIL. Approve the second reading and adoption, reading by title only, an Ordinance of the City of Cathedral City, California, amending Chapter 5.82 of the Municipal Code "Regulations for the Operation of Food Trucks." (C. McClendon) (Pg. 67-73) by Ordinance 741. 12. COUNCIL. Approve entering into a Professional Services Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. (R. Van Nortrick) (Pg. 77-94) by M.O. 6307. City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency and Downtown Foundation Board Minutes of October 8, 2014 Page 6 of 7 13. COUNCIL. Approval of a Special Use Permit for the "Cathedral City's Balloon Festival — Love is in the Air" on February 13-15, 2015 (Valentine's Weekend) and sponsorship. (C. Parman) (Pg. 95-100) by M.O. 6308. 14. COUNCIL. Approval of a Special Use Permit for the "Health Fair and 5K/1 Mile Glo Run" on February 28, 2015 and in-kind services. (C. Parman) (Pg. 101-108) by M.O. 6309. 15. COUNCIL. Report of intended travel for Council Member Pettis to CCS Partnership Leadership Meeting — Friday, October 24, 2014, Sacramento, CA. The League of California Cities will be reimbursing costs associated with the trip. 16. COUNCIL. Report of intended travel for Council Member Pettis to the League Leaders Workshop — Thursday, November 13-14, 2014, Sacramento, CA. The League of California Cities will be reimbursing costs associated with the trip. 17. COUNCIL. Report of intended travel for Council Member Pettis to CALGOG Board Retreat — Friday, November 7, 2014, San Jose, CA. RCTC will be reimbursing costs associated with the trip. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA 9. COUNCIL. Approve the Sub-Reimbursement Agreement between CVAG and the City of Cathedral City for the Jefferson Street Interstate 10 Interchange Project and authorize the Mayor to execute. (P. Milos) (Pg. 52-66) MOTION by Council Member Henry, second by Council Member Pettis, carried 3-1-0-0 (Council Member Pettis voted no), to approve the Sub-reimbursement Agreement between CVAG and the City of Cathedral City for the Jefferson Street Interstate 10 Interchange Project and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement by M.O. 6306. 11. COUNCIL. Approve the second reading and adoption, reading by title only, an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.04.05 of the Municipal Code increasing compensation paid to each member of the City Council from seven hundred ninety-one dollars and eight cents to one thousand one hundred sixty eight dollars and seventy nine cents per month effective December 21, 2014. (T. Scott) (Pg. 74-76) MOTION by Council Member Henry, second by Council Member Pettis, carried 3-1-0-0 (Mayor DeRosa voted no), to approve the second reading and adoption, reading by title only, an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.04.05 of the Municipal Code increasing compensation paid to each member of the City council from seven hundred ninety-one dollars and eight cents to one thousand one hundred sixty eight dollars and seventy nine cents per month effective December 21, 2014 by Ordinance 740. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS City Council of Cathedral City and City Council Serving as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency and Downtown Foundation Board Minutes of October 8, 2014 Page 7 of 7 18. CITY COUNCIL AS DOWNTOWN FOUNDATION BOARD. Consider approval of a Commercial Property. Lease Agreement by and between the Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Bonta Restaurant for the leasing and operation of a restaurant at 68-510 East Palm Canyon Drive (APN #687-475-003), Space 140. (L. Lukes) (Pg. 109-125) MOTION by Council Member Henry second by Council Member Pettis, carried 4-0, to approve a Commercial Property Lease Agreement by and between the Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Bonta Restaurant for the leasing and operation of a restaurant at 68-510 East Palm Canyon Drive (APN #687-475-003), Space 140. By M.O. 6310. 19. CITY COUNCIL AS DOWNTOWN FOUNDATION BOARD. Consider approval of a Commercial Property Lease Agreement by and between the Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Taqueria Los Arcos Restaurant for the leasing and operation of a restaurant at 68-510 East Palm Canyon Drive (APN #687-475-003), Space 120. (L. Lukes) (Pg. 126-142) Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, expressed his excitement with the leasing of the properties and the new restaurants coming to town. MOTION by Council Member Pettis, second by Council Member Henry, carried 4-0, to approve a Commercial Property Lease Agreement by and between the Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Taqueria Los Arcos Restaurant for the leasing and operation of a restaurant at 68-510 East Palm Canyon Drive (APN # 687-475-003), Space 120 by M.O. 6311. COUNCIL REPORTS ON CITIZEN INQUIRIES AND CONCERNS Mayor DeRosa requested a status report on the dirt mound and when it may be completely removed. ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeRosa adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Approved and adopted by the City Council and City Council serving as the Successor Agency to the Redevele,ment Agency on October 22, 2014. 4 . EEN J. DE tb SA, ayor 41PILJ RY F. HOW: LL, City , er* (seal) e