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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2018-01-10 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS , 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, January 10, 2018 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of January 10, 2018, to order at 4:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL Present 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory S. Pettis,Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale, and Council Member John Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2017-517 Interview Applicant for the Architectural Review Committee The City Council interviewed William Schroeder to possibly fill the unexpired term on the Architectural Review Committee. 2.113. 2017-516 Cathedral City Heritage Park Commons and Amphitheater Design Update. An update on the Cathedral City Heritage Park Commons and Amphitheater Project and the design was presented to the City Council for information and discussion. Council Member Aguilar requested that language be included for local hire in the bid contracts. John Corella, City Engineer, indicated that this is a Federally Funded grant and therefor that language can't be included. Council Member Aguilar requested that the City Attorney and Staff do some research on the possibility of including an exemption for local hire for Federally funded projects. Valerie Schechter, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She had some questions with regard to the restrooms. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He questioned if speakers would be inccuded. Ernesto Guitierez, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He questioned if there will be a process for the naming of the park. Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION January 10,2018 Charles McClendon, City Manager, stated that there will be a process for the naming of the park. 2.C. 2017-507 ERICA Regional Radio System Charles McClendon, City Manager, stated that the ERICA Technical Advisory Commission is recommending that the ERICA Board reconsider its policy regarding media access to encrypted radio traffic. Mayor Henry is Cathedral City's representative on the Board and is looking for direction from the Council on how to vote. It was the concensus of the City Council to support the policy change regarding media access to encrypted radio traffic. There are other avenues available to the media and others to access information, to which they are entitled to under the Public Records Act. 3. CLOSED SESSION The City Council Adjourned to Closed Session at 5:22 p.m. 3.A. 2017-519 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: 68-510 East Palm Canyon Drive (APN 687-475-003), Space 140 Negotiating Parties: Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Hector Salvatierra Property Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Terms for Lease Agreement The City Council reconvened at 5:30 p.m. The City Attorney announced that the City Council met in Closed Session for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator regarding 68-510 East Palm Canyon Drive, (APN 687-475-003), space 40. There was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session meeting at 5.30 p.m. ST LEY E. HENRY, Mayor ATTEST: GARY F. HOWELL, City Clerk Cathedral City Page 2 1 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, January 10, 2018 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the January 10, 2018 Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6.30 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member John Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Council Member Mark Carnevale offered the Invocation. • ROLL CALL Present: 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory S. Pettis, Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale, and Council Member John Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Michael Harrington, was called to speak. He announced a free event that will held at the Mary Pickford Theater on January 15, 2018 from 6.30 to 8:30 p.m. This event is a free showing of a documentary film, by Patrick W. Shaver"Officer Involved" Heather Bray, Cathera/City, was called to speak. She expressed her dissatisfaction with the way the Sister City Program is being handled. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mark Carnevale reported that he attended the retirement party for Shelley Salinas and Susie Genera from the Police Department. He announced that he swore in the Board for the HOA of the Caliente Sands Mobile Home Park. He attended, along with other members of the Council, the League of California Cities Meeting and the Ribbon Cutting at Planet Fitness. He and Council Member Aguilar will participate in the City Hall at Your Comer on January 17, 2018. He stated that he along with the rest of the Council have been getting several complaints regarding the cannabis smell. Staff is working on the issue. Council Member Shelley Kaplan reported that the Palm Springs Film Festival is going on now and encouraged residents to take advantage of it, it is an excellant film fesival. The Annual Energy Summit will take place at Agua Caliente on January 11, 2018. The Califomia Jazz Foundation will be holding an event on January 18, 2018. He reported that he and Mayor Pro Tem Pettis have met several times with Edison with regard to power outages in Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 2/8/2018 City Council REGULAR MEETING January 10,2018 the summer months and they have indicated that they have implemented new policies and procedures with respect to the outages that should reduce the impact of those outgages. Mayor Stan Henry stated that at the last meeting he was in Washington DC along with members of the Tribe to discuss and get support for fee to Trust land for the property in Cathedral City. He feels that it has a very promising outlook. He attended the League of California Cities Dinner and the Riverside Division Executive Board Meeting, where they talked about the Leagues strategic plan and goals. Their goals are very similar to the City's; public safety concerns, sustainability,protect transportation fund, approve housing and affordability and support for the homeless crisis. We are in line and consistent with the League and statewide level. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve the following Consent Agenda Items.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar 3.A. 2017-520 Receive and file Payment of Claims and Demands This items was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6881 3.B. 2017-511 Annual "Day of the Young Child" This Special Use Permit was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6882 3.C. 2017-512 Battle of the Badges 2018 This Special Use Permit was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6883 3.D. 2017-513 2018 Tour de Palm Springs This Special Use Permit was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6884 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 5.A. 2017-518 Appointment to the Architectural Review Committee A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to appoint William Schroeder to fill the unexpired term on the Architectural Review Committee with a term continuing to June 30,2020.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 2/8/2018 City Council REGULAR MEETING January 10,2018 Enactment No: M.O.6885 5.13. 2017-499 Site Services Agreement with Demo Unlimited, Inc.for City owned Lot A in the Dream Homes Community area. A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to authorize the City Manager to enter into and execute a Site Services Agreement with Demo Unlimited,Inc.in the amount of$126,379.90 for City owned Lot A;and approve a 15%continency of$19,000 for unforseen conditions;and approve City inspection costs of$8,000 makign the total encumbrance $153,379.90.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale,and Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6886 5.C. 2017-510 SB 705 and Polystyrene Ban Discussion Ernesto Guitierez, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He feels that this issue is a waste of time and should be dealt with at a higher level,he doesn't agree with it. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated that he suppports SB 705. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to provide the language of SB 705 and to reagendize this item for the next City Council Meeting to consider sending a letter of support to Senator Ben Allen. 6. CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session Item was handled during the Study Session portion of the meeting on this same date. There was no reportable action as stated in the record. 6.A. 2017-519 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: 68-510 East Palm Canyon Drive (APN 687-475-003), Space 140 Negotiating Parties: Cathedral City Downtown Foundation and Hector Salvatierra Property Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Terms for Lease Agreement ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the January 10, 2018 Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:06 p.m. S NLEY E. ENRY, Mayo ATTEST.- Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 2/6/2018 City Council REGULAR MEETING January 10,2018 i G RY F. 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