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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2018-04-11 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, April 11, 2018 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of April 11, 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 There were no Public Comments. 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2018-118 Interview Applicants for the Parks and Community Events Commission Gary Marshall and Amanda Burr submitted applications to fill the unexpired seat on the Parks and Community Events Commission and were both interviewed by the City Council. 2.B. 2018-105 Citywide Community Facilities District 2006-01 Discussion Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director,gave an overview of the Citywide Community Facilities District 2006-01. 2.C. 2018-107 Cathedral City Municipal Code-Contracts and Purchasing Tami Scott,Administrative Services Director,gave an overview of the proposed Contracts and Purchasing Ordinance. It was the consensus of the City Council to move forward with the proposed Ordinance with the following inclusions: Part 4 Section C-City Attorney Eric Vail will incorporate.language to include best value in contract awards. Part 4 Section D should read: Public projects of one hundred thousand dollars($100,000)orless maybe performed by the employees of the City by force account by negotiated contract or by purchase order. It was also the consensus of the City Council to notify the BIA of the proposed Ordinance. Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION April 11,2018 The proposed Ordinance will be brought back to the City Council for consideration at the next City Council meeting. 2.D. 2018-119 Support for SB 1043 It was the consensus of the City Council to support SB 1043 and to send a letter of support. 3. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjoumed the Study Session Meeting at 5:52 p.m. STANLEY E. RY, Mayor ATTEST. GARY F. HO&L , City CI rk Cathedral City Page 2 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, April 11, 2018 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the April 11, 2018, Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6.30 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Shelley Kaplan lead the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Councilmember 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 Janice Torres, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She stated that she lives in the Cove and her neighbor has severe code compliance issues. She stated that Code Compliance has been working with her but she would like to see something more done. Dale Jag, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He requested that the City Council look into the amount of time it takes to respond to Public Records Requests. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mark Carnevale,reported that he attended the LGBTQ bed race event. He felt it was a wonderful event and a lot of fun. He thanked all those who attended,participated and help make the event happen. On Easter Sunday he attended an Easter Dinner at Desert Sun Mobile Home Community. He participated in a ride- along with Officer Hodge and Sgt. Chapman. He felt that it was a great experience and that the Police Department are doing a great job. He thanked the Chief of Police for cleaning-up encampments.He had some concerns with regard to the homeless issues and the efforts of Path of Life Ministries. A meeing was held with the key players with a positive outcome. He will continue to monitor his concern. He stated that he is working with the cultivation companies to hire some of the homeless people to help them get back on their feet. He will be attending the DVBA luncheon and a meeting with CORE. Council Member John Aguilar, echoed the comments of Council Member Carnevale on LGBTQ Days. He stated Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 411912018 City Council REGULAR MEETING April 11,2018 that there were thousands of kids and families in downtown for Kidapalooza, which was a great family event. He attended the Senior Center chili cook-off and the Cathedral City High School Choir fundraising carwash for their Italy trip. Council Member Shelley Kaplan, commended everyone for a successful LGBTQ Weekend and Kidapalooza event. He, along with Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis attended the Coachella Valley Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution Flag Presentation to Palm Springs Motors. He attended the Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network, which he felt was very informative. The Senior Center Chili cook-off was a wonderful event. The Desert Health Care District will be having their next Board Meeting at the Senior Center on April 24, 2018 at 6.00 p.m., they are trying to expand across the Valley. Mayor Stan Henry announced that it is National Telecommunications Week. It is important to support all of our dispatchers and give them a big thank you. CVRep groundbreaking celebration fundraiser is on May 7, 2018 and encouraged everyone to attend. He attended the League of California Cities Executive Committee Meeting. He participated in a great meeting with the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. They are working on having all of their marketing packages in spanish. The Orion Awards will be held on May 24, 2018 at the Double Tree. They presented an overview of a.Shop Cathedral City First program and website. They will be holding a Mixer at the Palm Springs Air Museum on May 2, 2018. They have received 120 business calls this past month and their membership has increased this quarter to 113 members, they have three staff for Cathedral City. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Carnevale,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,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. 2018-116 Receive and file Payment of Claims and Demands This Item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6923 3.13. 2018-111 City Council Minutes of March 28, 2018 This Item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6924 3.C. 2018-104 Second Reading of an Ordinance Prohibiting the Purchase and Discharge of Illegal Fireworks and Revising Administrative Citation and Administrative Fine and Adding Illegal Fireworks Enforcement This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: Ord 809 3.11). 2018-106 Authorization for the Repair& Replacement of Panorama Park Playground Equipment This Item was approved. Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 411912018 City Council REGULAR MEETING April 11,2018 Enactment No: M.O.6925 3.E. 2018-109 Purchase of Six Panasonic Toughbook Computers for New Patrol Vehicles This Item was approved. Enactment No:M.O.6926 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS S.A. 2018-117 Appointment to the Parks and Community Events Commission A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to appoint Gary Marshall to fill the unexpired term on the Parks and Community Events Commission with a term continuing to June 30,2019.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.6927 5.13. 2018-122 Funding Request from the Mizell Center for the Congregate Meals Program at the Senior Center A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve the funding in the amount of$5,669 to fund the Congregate Meals Program for the remainder of the current fiscal year.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.6928 S.C. 2018-115 CVRep Groundbreaking Fundraising Celebration A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve Special Use Permit#18-012,waive the application fee,approve the in-kind use of the City's metal crowd control barricades and approve the financial sponsorship of$7,500. CVRep will provide 10 passes to the City for students that may not be able to afford to attend the event.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.6929 S.D. 2018-113 American Traffic Solutions Contract Renewal Dale Jag, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated that he feels that the red light camera program should be discontinued. He feels that there are other alternatives. He stated that he appreciates Chief Walker's transparency. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. Stated that he supports discontinuing the Red Light Camera Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 4(1912018 City Council REGULAR MEETING April 11,2018 Program. After much discussion,it was the consensus of the City Council to continue this item to April 25, 2018 so City Staff can do further analysis,including the use of the funds that are received from the program. 5.E. 2018-108 Signal Synchronization Participating Agreement A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve the Signal Synchronization Participating Agreement between the Coachella Valley Association of Governments(CVAG)and the City of Cathedral City.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.6930 5.F. 2018-112 First Reading of an Ordinance Increasing the Allocation for Art Education Programs to 30%from the Art in Public Places Fund Dale Jag, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He referred to a letter that the City received and encouraged the Council to consider what the letter was stating. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated that he is the Chair of the Public Arts Commission and is very excited and proud to see this item move forward. Council Member Shelley Kaplan encourage staff to look into the Ordinance that the City of Los Angeles has and to share it with the Commission. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending section 11.45.130 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code relating to Art in Public Places Fund and direct the Commission to prepare a Budget Proposal on how the funds will be spent and to prepare a quarterly report so that the community is aware of where the funds are being spent.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.6931 5.G. 2018-120 Heritage/Commons Amphitheater Project and Budget Review A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve a budget of 3.7 million dollars for the Heritage/Commons Amphiteater Project to include a Stage Structure Roof made of lumber,steel and a seamed roof and the children's play area to include a sunshade canopy and rubber surface fall area.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.6932 6. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting of April 11, 2018 at 8:32 p.m. Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 411912018 City Council REGULAR MEETING April 11,2018 STANLEY E HENRY, Mayor ATTEST.- GARY F. OWELL, Ci C r Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 4119/2018