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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, APRIL 12, 2000
This meeting of the City Council, also sitting as the Redevelopment Agency and
Community Services District Boards 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 April 12, 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.
n 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:
Councilmember De Rosa requested that Item Nos. 4, 6 and 7 of the Consent Agenda
be tabled until the April 26th City Council meeting. Staff requested that Legislative
Action Agenda Item No. 11 be pulled until further notice.
The following matterwas not described on the duly noted agenda for this meeting,
but required immediate action which could not reasonably wait for the next regular
meeting. The request was not posted prior to the 72 -hour requirement for this
,.� meeting; therefore, as the City Council determined that immediate action existed,
a two - thirds vote was required for the item to be heard. Councilmember Pettis
made a motion, seconded by Councilmember De Rosa, carried by a 5 -0 vote, to add
I the following Closed Session matter to the agenda for discussion.
CLOSED SESSION ADDED STARTER:
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8
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Property:
Location: Approx. 3.5 acres bounded by East Palm Canyon to the
north; Buddy Rogers Drive south to the west; "B"
Street to the south; Paseo midway between Buddy
Rogers Drive South and Van Fleet Avenue to the East.
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: City Group, LLC
Property Owner: Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiation: Land Disposition
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
1. PERSONNEL MATTER pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. (Mike
Owens)
Issue for Discussion: 1) Cathedral City Public Safety Management
Association (CCPSMA); 2) Cathedral City Firefighters Association (CCFFA); and,
3) Unrepresented Employees.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8. (Warren Bradshaw)
Property:
Locations: 1. 68586 "B" Street, Cathedral City
2. 68538 "B" Street, Cathedral City
3. 68579 "A" Street, Cathedral City
4. 68791 "B" Street, Cathedral City
5. 68941 Buddy Rogers Drive, Cathedral City
6. 68575 "E" Street, Cathedral City
Negotiation Parties:
Agency:
Property Owners:
Under Negotiation:
Redevelopment Agency
1. Rose Damore (et al.)
2. Ralph Fairweather
3. Alex Booker
4. Don Lawrence
5. Marilyn Jorgenson
6. Raul Loya
Proposed Property Acquisition
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION pursuant to Government code Section 54956.9, Subd. (b)(1).
No. of Cases: Two
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuantto Government Code
Section 54956.8. (Susan Moeller)
Property:
Location: 68961 and 68885 East Palm Canyon
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0111 Negotiating parties:
Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Cathedral Park Properties
Under Negotiation: Terms of Disposition and Development
Agreement
Councilmember Pettis made a motion, seconded by MayorAmy, carried bya 5 -0 vote
to adjourn to the Study Session Conference Room to hear Closed Session matters.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
UW John Abdelnour, Cathedral City - requested that the City Council
assist residents in the Cove Area to rebuild. The area needs cleaned
up, streets need repaving, sewer lines need to be installed, etc. He
noted that the area is quickly decaying.
Lacy Christie, Palm Springs - resides in the Cathedral Canyon Country
Club area north of Perez Road and the Auto Center. Wanted to
make City Council aware that the noise coming from the
Toyota /Mazda Dealership is heard by the residents in that area and
is very loud and unnerving. This has been an ongoing problem
between these residents and the dealership. The loud voices heard
over the intercom go on from 7:30 a.m. sometimes until 11:30 p.m.
Cathedral City Police Officer Jackie Shoffiett spoke on behalf of
these residents, stating that she has also heard the loudness of the
intercom while in the area of these homes. Ms. Christie was advised
that the City is aware of this situation and is sincerely attempting
to solve it.
Bill Cohen, Cathedral City - announced that volunteers are needed
for the C.O.P.S. Program. He noted that the meetings are held the
2 "d Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Market Place Plaza.
The phone numbers to call are 321 -0148 or 770 -0306.
Mike Smith, Firefighter, Cathedral City - announced that the recent
loss of three children in Cathedral City each in separate accidents led
to the firefighters setting up a trust fund to help families offset the
costs of the funerals. He explained that Mayor Pro Tern Sarah Di
^ Grandi set up those trust funds for them and generated monies for
them as well. He presented Mayor Pro Tern Di Grandi with a
bouquet of roses and thanked her for all of kindness and assistance.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mayor Amy announced the Easter Egg Hunt at Panorama Park on
Saturday, April 22, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. He reminded everyone that
they need to be there right at 10:00 a.m. or you will miss out on the
egg hunt. Mayor Amy announced the luncheon held today
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honoring Beverly Rogers and then the ground breaking for the
Multiplex Theater at City Hall. He thanked Julie Baumer, Tony Barton
and Lynn Mallotto for their hard work putting the event together
and making the City look good.
Councilmember De Rosa announced the Senior Center Golf
Tournament to be held on April 19 at the Desert Princess and the
Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo at the Dora[ Resort on May
15 to which she invited everyone to come and network with
others. Councilmember De Rosa requested Patty Drusky, Executive
Director of the Chamber of Commerce to tell about the circus.
She announced that the circus is in town tomorrow night (4/13/00)
in the parking lot at the Auto Center with rides and lots of good fun
and food and invited all to attend. Councilmember De Rosa
requested Fire Chief Steve Sowles to speak on the miniature golf
fund - raising tournament. He thanked everyone for another
spectacular event and announced that $20,000 was raised and $5,000
given to each charity.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Tony Barton, Recreation Manager, introduced the "Easter Bunny"
and invited everyone to the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 22,
2000, at Panorama Park.
A photo shoot was held displaying oversized checks showing dollar
amounts that the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians so
generously donated to Cathedral City Departments and other City
entities.
Councilmember Gomer presented a proclamation declaring April 10
through April 16, 2000, National Library Week to Barbara Bowie.
Councilmember Gomer presented a proclamation to the Friends of
the Library in recognition of their time and effort put into making
the Cathedral City Library one of the best.
Fire Chief Steve Sowles presented a proclamation designating the
month of April, Earthquake Preparedness Month.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember /RDA -CSD Board Member De Rosa made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem /RDA -CSD Board Member Di Grandi, carried by a 5 -0 vote, approving Consent
Agenda Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 8. Councilmember /RDA -CSD Board Member De Rosa
made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gomer, carried by a 4 -1 vote, with
Councilmember Pettis voting no, to table Consent Agenda Item Nos. 4,6 and 7 to the
meeting of April 26, 2000.
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,1 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 $2,072,247.34 for the month of February, 2000 by
Minute Order Nos. 3121, R -795 and C -329.
2. Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 522 amending the
contract between the City of Cathedral City and Public Employees
Retirement System (PERS) where in the City will provide a 2% at 55
retirement plan.
3. Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 523 deleting Chapter
5.10 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code regarding CableTelevision Systems.
4. Authorization for the Redevelopment Director to execute an option
agreement for $10,000 to purchase property located at 68586 "B" Street
owned by Rose Damore (APN 687- 211 -012) for an amount not -to- exceed
$77,500 (plus buyer's normal closing costs) to be paid from the
Redevelopment Agency Affordable Housing Set Aside Fund (Acct. 211 -8965-
8802 -7570, Mercy Charities Senior Project) for the purpose of affordable
housing. This item was tabled to the meeting of 4/26/00.
5. Authorization forthe Redevelopment Directorto purchase property located
at 32210 Monte Vista Road, a converted duplex from mortgage holder, (APN
680 -271 -043) for an amount not -to- exceed $36,000 (plus buyer's normal
closing costs) to be paid from the Redevelopment Agency Affordable
Housing Set Aside Fund (Acct. 211 -8870, Site Acquisitions) forthe purpose of
affordable housing. This request was approved and adopted by Minute
Order No. R -796.
6. Authorization forthe Redevelopment Directorto purchase property located
at 68794 "C" Street owned by Maximina Gallardo (APN 687- 223 -010;) for an
amount not -to- exceed $34,000 (plus buyer's normal closing costs) to be paid
from the Redevelopment Agency Affordable Housing Set Aside Fund (Acct.
211 -8870, Site Acquisitions) for the purpose of affordable housing. This
item was tabled to the meeting of 4/26/00.
7. Authorization forthe Redevelopment Directorto purchase property located
at 68575 "E" Street owned by Raul Loya (APN 687- 233 -008) for an amount not -
to- exceed $69,900 (plus buyer's normal closing costs) to be paid from the
Redevelopment Agency Affordable Housing Set Aside Fund (Acct. 211 -8870,
Site Acquisitions) for the purpose of affordable housing. This item was
tabled to the meeting of 4/26/00.
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�. 8. Approval of a Change Order on the Dinah Shore /Date Palm Drives Widening
Project (Walgreen's) to replace and upgrade approximately 8,000 square feet
of paving on Date Palm for a cost of $15,000. This item was approved and
adopted by Minute Order No. 3122.
PUBLIC HEARING:
9. Proposed Resolution overruling certain objections to the proposed removal
of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt and authorizing, pursuant to California
Government Code Section 39561, et. seq., the Code Enforcement Chief to
abate the public nuisances described in Resolution No. 2000 -23 and requiring
that a cost report be prepared by the Code Enforcement Chief for each of
the parcels subject to such abatement action.
Report was given by Deputy City Attorney Charles Green.
Public Input was opened and closed without comment.
Councilmember Pettis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Di Grandi, carried
by a 5 -0 vote, approving this request wh ich was adopted by Resolution No. 2000 -24.
LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS:
10. Appointment of representative to the Planning Commission due to vacancy
created by resignation of Mr. Neil Cowan.
Report was given by Mayor Amy noting that applicants had been
interviewed by the City Council during Study Session this date for the vacant
seat on the Planning Commission.
Public Input was opened and closed without comment.
Mayor Amy announced that Martin Alvarez was appointed to the vacancy on the
Planning Commission and that Wendy Frederick was appointed to the vacancy on
the Parks and Recreation Commission. This action was approved and adopted by
AIIN Minute Order No. 3123.
11. Consideration of extension of Memorandum of Understanding by and
between the Redevelopment Agency and City Group, LLC. This item was
pulled by staff until further notice.
12. Authorization for the City Manager to enter into a contract with a Planning
and Engineering Consultant for project management, plan check, and other
professional services.
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Report was given by City Manager Donald Bradley.
Public Input was opened and closed without comment.
Councilmember Gomer made a motion, seconded by Mayor Amy, carried by a 5 -0
vote to approve this request with the stipulation that the City Manager keep the
Council updated on the activities of these contract persons by way of a written
memo. This action was approved and adopted by Minute Order No. 3124.
13. Update of 1999 -2000 Operating Budget as of March 20, 2000, was presented
to the City Council by Administrative Services Director Dudley Haines.
A preliminary 2000 -2001 budget request was presented to the City Council
by the Fire Chief Steve Sowles for the Cathedral City Fire Department.
These reports were for information purposes only; therefore, no action was
required.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further businessto discuss, this meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Donna M. Velotta
City Clerk