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CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY COUNCIL
SITTING AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2000
This meeting of the City Council, also sitting as the Redevelopment Agency, was
called to order by Mayor /Chairman /President Gary L. Amy in the Council Chamber at
68 -700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, California, on February 9, 2000, at the
3:00 p.m. Study Session with Roll Call of all members present. The regular evening
meeting at 7:30 p.m. was opened by Mayor /Chairman /President Amy, with invocation
by Councilmember /RDA -CSD Board Member Gregory S. Pettis, followed by the flag
salute led by Mayor Pro Tem /RDA -CSD Board Member Sarah Di Grandi.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers /RDA -CSD Board Members Kathleen De
Rosa, Robert Gomer, Gregory S. Pettis, Mayor Pro
Tem /RDA -CSD Board Member Sarah Di Grandi, and
Mayor /Chairman /President Gary L. Amy
Absent: None
AGENDA FINALIZATION:
One Closed Session Urgency Item was announced as Item No. 5. This item was added
at the meeting and therefore required a two - thirds vote of Council to be heard.
Councilmember /RDA -CSD Board Member Pettis made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem /RDA -CSD Board Member Di Grandi, carried by a 5 -0 vote to add Item No. 5,
noted below, to the Closed Session Agenda.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Subd. (b)(1).
(1 -Dave Faessel)
No. of Cases: One
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9,
Subd. (b)(1). (1 -Paul Shillcock)
No. of Cases: One
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Subd. (a). (Gary Amy)
Names of Parties: Perez Images (Steve Wiener) v City of Cathedral City
Case No.: United States District Court Case No. 98 -0037 DDP (SHx)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Subd. (a).
Names of Parties: Redevelopment Agency of the City of Cathedral City v.
Black, et al.
Case No.: RSC 007824
4. PERSONNEL MATTER pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. (City
Manager)
Issue for Discussion: 1) Cathedral City Public Safety Management Association
(CCPSMA); 2) Cathedral City Firefighters Association (CCFFA); and, 3) Police
Officers Association (POA)
Councilmember /RDA -CSD Board Member Pettis made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem /RDA -CSD Board Member Di Grandi, carried by a 5 -0 vote, to
adjourn to the Study Session Conference Room to hear the following Closed
Session Agenda items:
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: City Council voted 5 -0 to join the Cities
of La Quinta and Indian Wells in an Amicus Brief supporting the cities' position
that cities have the authority to require the water district to apply for and
obtain encroachment permits before performing any construction and /or
excavation activities on a city's public right -of -ways. Mayor Amy further
stated that this is an existing law suit and we are just joining it. There will be
no expense or other costs to Cathedral City.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Warren Bayless, Cathedral City - Presented a proposal to the
Council for a formation of a study committee for the
examination of historical artifacts and properties, streets,
streams, etc., and that we follow what has been happening at
recent events. This historical committee would prepare our
citizens to take stock in their future providing a vision for
many avenues of expression by being certain we do not
eliminate some of the history of Cathedral City. Mr. Bayless
announced to the Council that a meeting has been called for
interested citizens, past or present, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday,
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February 27, 2000, in the Community Room of the Cathedral
City Library. He noted that they will invite, by mail, some
persons who do not live in the area, but have been citizens
and residents in the past. All persons are invited and an
invitation is being given to the tribal council leaders and
members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians as they
were the first residents of our area. Anyone interested can
call 328 -4262, Ext. 2, at the Cathedral City Library and ask for
Mr. Bayless.
Bill Cohen, Cathedral City - invited anyone interested in
becoming a volunteer at the Santa Rosa Mountains National
Scenic Area Visitor Center to call 862 -9084. Mr. Cohen also read
a letter he had written to the Desert Sun regarding a young
man who taken it upon himself to clean up around the
Cathedral City Library feeling that he should be recognized for
his good deed.
AGENDA FINALIZATION: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Sarah Di Grandi - Ms. Di Grandi requested that Police Officer
Corwin Deveas please approach the podium. She went on to
advise everyone that Officer Deveas was honored by the
Women's Auxiliary of the Moose Lodge for making a difference
in the community and for his outstanding leadership. Officer
Deveas responded to this acknowledgment.
Robert Gomer - Announced the coming weekend's Desert Aids
Walk. He advised that the Desert Aids Project has had a
considerable impact and continues to provide services for the
entire valley and especially for many citizens right here in
Cathedral City. He urged members of the public to be aware
and take part in the walk which starts at the Desert Museum in
Palm Springs. Registration is at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday morning
and the walk starts at noon.
Gary Amy - Announced that the 29 Palms Band of Mission
Indians were holding a Proposition 1A Rally on February 29 at
5:30 p.m., with a guest speaker at 7:00 p.m. and urged
everyone to participate. Advised everyone about Proposition
17 which is a State Constitutional Amendment allowing
private, non - profit groups to conduct raffles for charitable
purposes, which is currently illegal. He urged everyone to
support Proposition 17 as many of our local charities lost many
fund - raisers because of this. Mayor Amy then read a letter
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into the record from Bickler & Associates who expressed the
appreciation of their firm and their client for the most helpful
assistance and cooperation which was received by them from
the City's Planning Department. They specifically praised
Associate Planner, Rebecca Maddox, for her assistance and
professionalism throughout the process. Mayor Amy stated
that he is constantly hearing positive comments about our
Planning, Building and Engineering Departments. He noted
that they do a fantastic job and thanked them all.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
ear Presentation was made to owners of The Perfect Touch and
Geraldine's Costumes in Appreciation of Each of Their
Continued Support to the Cathedral City Fire Department by
Fire Chief Steve Sowles.
Proclamation Declaring February 6 -12, 2000, "National Burn
Awareness Week" was presented to representatives of a local
Shiner organization.
Proclamation Declaring March 15 Through April 15 , 2000,
"Be Counted Month" was presented to Gordon Bleil of the U. S.
Census Bureau.
CALL FOR CORRECTIONS /APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of City Council /Redevelopment Agency /Community Services District
Boards Meeting held January 26, 2000, were approved as submitted.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Received and Filed Claims and Demands incurred by the City Council,
Redevelopment Agency and the Community Services District Boards
in the total aggregate sum of S1,601,725.04 for the month of
December, 1999, by Minute Order Nos. 3101, R -792 and C -327.
2. Adopted Ordinance No. 519 approving that certain Amended and
Restated Development Agreement by and among Royale Mirage
Partners, L.P., Cimarron Resort Condominium Association and the City
of Cathedral City (Cimarron Resort Condominium Project).(2 "
Reading)
3. Request for $500.00 Contribution as Sponsorship to the Desert Valley
All Star Cheerleaders who will be representing the entire Coachella
Valley at the Nationals Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida,
on March 10, 2000, to be taken from the Council Contingency Fund
was approved by Minute Order No. 3102.
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4. Approved the assignment and amendment of the existing Subdivision
Agreement for Tract 25804, from Cimarron partnership to the H.N.
and Frances C. Berger Foundation, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, subject to the same obligations and responsibilities as
contained in the Agreement by Minute Order No. 3103.
5. Request from Mark Pisano, Executive Director of Southern California
Association of Governments, that the City Council support Assembly
Bill 1744 (Longville) which provides for a six -month extension of the
due date for completion of local housing element revisions was
approved by Minute Order No. 3104.
LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS:
6. Proposed Ordinance to levy special taxes within Community Facilities
District No. 2000 -1 (Rio Vista Village).
Report by given by City Attorney Steve Quintanilla.
Public Input was opened and closed without comment.
Councilmember Pettis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Amy, carried by
a 4 -1 vote, with Councilmember De Rosa voting no, to waive further
reading and introduce the ordinance.
7. Authorized the Redevelopment Director to submit an application to
the California Integrated Waste Management Board for a 1999/2000
tire recycling grant for surfacing at the base of the Fountain of Life.
by Resolution No. R -299.
Report was given by Senior Engineer Bill Bayne.
Public Input was opened and closed without comment.
RDA Board Member Pettis made a motion, seconded by RDA Board Member
Di Grandi, carried by a 5 -0 vote, to approve the above noted request.
8. Authorized the City Manager to submit an application to the California
Integrated Waste Management Board for a 1999/2000 tire recycling
grant for ground surfacing of the Community Center Tot Lot and
Century Park Playground by Resolution No. 2000 -11.
Report was given by Senior Engineer Bill Bayne.
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Public Input was opened and closed without comment.
Councilmember Pettis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Di Grandi,
carried by a 5 -0 vote, to approve the above noted request.
9. Proposed Resolution supporting passage of Proposition 26: The Let's
Fix Our Schools Initiative.
Report was given by City Manager Donald Bradley.
Public Input was opened and closed without comment.
Councilmember Pettis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Di Grandi,
carried by a 5 -0 vote, to support the above request by Resolution No. 2000-
12.
10. Proposed Resolution supporting passage of Proposition 12: The Safe
Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection
Act of 2000; and, Proposition 13: The Safe Drinking Water, Clean Water,
Watershed Protection and Flood Protection Act.
Report was given by City Manager Donald Bradley.
Public Input was opened and closed without comment.
Councilmember Pettis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gomer,
carried by a 5 -0 vote to support Proposition 12 by Resolution No. 2000 -13,
and Proposition 13 by Resolution No. 2000 -14.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to discuss, this meeting was adjourned at
8:40 p.m.
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Donna M. Velotta
City Clerk