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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2015-03-25 1 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Henry called the Study Session Meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. • ROLL CALL AND STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK Present 4- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Gregory S. Pettis,Council Member Shelley Kaplan, and Council Member Mark Carnevale Excused 1 - Council Member John Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION PUBLIC COMMENTS Scott Robinson, Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club, was called to speak. He thanked the Council for their ongoing support and for attending the Youth and Community Awards. They look forward to the continued support and relationship with the City. He announced some of their upcoming fundraisers. He stated that the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce has nominated the Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club for the Non-Profit of the Year Award. He invited everyone to attend the Starfish Awards. He feels that moving forward there will be a lot of great opportunities. He indicated that the Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce has been a great friend to them and they are very appreciative of their support. STUDY SESSION A. 2015-90 Budget Briefing Presentation This item was continued to the Study Session Meeting scheduled to be held on April 8, 2015. B. 2015-103 Discussion of City Codes Regarding Residential Landscaping This item was not heard, it will be presented to the City Council at a future Study Session Meeting. C. 2015-93 The Cathedral City Safe and Sane Fireworks Program Interim Fire Chief,John Muhr gave an overview of the history of the fireworks Ordinance. John Kelly, Vice-President TNT Fireworks, was called to speak. He clarified the differnece between illegal and State approved fireworks. He indicated that they are supportive of Cathedral City and the regulations set forth in the Municipal Code related to fireworks and looks forward to the discussion that is taking place this evening. Cathedral City Page 1 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION March 25,2015 Dan Foster, representing Cathedral City Baseball and Softball, was called to speak. He indicated that they rely on the monies raised with the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks and it benefits all of the children that participate in the program. He supports the program and encouraged the Council to allow it to continue. Art Gregoire, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He indicated that he does not support the use of Safe and Sane Fireworks in Cathedral City. He encouraged the City to look into the statistics and not allow the program to continue. Sue Townsley, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She supports the display of fireworks,however, she does not believe they should be sold to the general public. She expressed her concern with the effects fireworks have on various members of the community and feels they are a fire hazard, especially during this drought. Gillian Cross, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She indicated that she would like the sale of fireworks to be banned in Cathedral City. Karen Panico-Willis, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She expressed her concern with the word banned. She feels the Fire Chief and Police Chief should be able to decide whether safe and sane fireworks should be allowed based on environmental conditions for that year. She feels that if we are not going to allow the sale of Safe and Sane fireworks, then we need to provide some type of local celebration. James Price, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He has mixed feelings regarding this issue, however,he would like the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks to be banned in the City. He suggested that the Council and community think out of the box and come up with some other ways for the non-profits to raise funds. If the program continues, he would like everyone to have an opportunity to be able to have a booth, not just the chosen few. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He shared a news clip regarding fireworks. He indicated that it is a hot topic and that he is opposed to allowing the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks in Cathedral City. Jane Rasco, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She indicated that she is opposed to the sale and discharge of Safe and Sane fireworks in Cathedral City. She would like to see them banned. She suggested the City offer some type of public display for 4th of July. Antonio Bacio, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He requested that the City Council ban fireworks in the City and that safety should be the first concern of the City. Elizabeth Bamrick, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She shared a personal story regarding a pet that she had with a fear of the sounds created by the discharge of fireworks. She supports the residential ban of fireworks but would like to see a public display provided. Pastor Pamela Chesterman, Calvary Christian Center, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She supports the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks and encouraged the City Council to allow the program to continue. Keith Coleman, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He indicated that he is opposed to the sale of safe and sane fireworks and feels that there are other alternatives for raising funds for local non-profits. Andrew Jaramillo, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He supports the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks and encouraged the City Council to allow the program to continue. Tyrone Pearson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He feels that the people need to have the freedom to decide on their own. Rosario Luna, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She supports the Safe and Sane Fireworks Program in the City. Cathedral City Page 2 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION March 25,2015 Christina Vargas, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She supports the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks in the Cathedral City. Chris Belotta, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He opposes the use and sale of fireworks in Cathedral City and would like to see them banned. Allen Worthy, was called to speak. He feels that fireworks are dangerous. It was the consensus of the Council to allow the program to continue for 2015 and to bring back the discussion for the potential of allowing the voters of Cathedral to vote on whether or not to allow the sale and discharge of Safe and Sane Fireworks in Cathedral at a future election with the discussion of going to a Charter City. D. 2015-85 Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce Service Provider and Lease Agreements Leisa Lukes, Economic Development Manager, gave an overview of the current Chamber of Commerce Service Provider and Lease Agreement. Valerie Ward, Chairman of the Board for the Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce, was called to speak. She thanked the Council for the many years of support. She encouraged the City Council to continue with the support to the Chamber of Commerce. She indicated that it is their goal to become self sustaining and they have been working on a 3 and 5 year plan to accomplish their goals. James Price, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He indicated that he does not support the City supporting the Chamber of Commerce with the$50,000.00 and does not feel that they should be able to utilize space at City Hall to house their office. He is opposed to corporate warfare and would like to see them become self-sufficient. Karen Panico-Willis, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She feels that Chamber of Commerces are essential to all cities. She feels that the Council needs to have faith in the Chamber of Commerce and would like to see them continue to support of the Chamber. Roger Culbertson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He requested the City not cut funding of the Chamber of Commerce. A City would not be business friendly if they do not support their local Chamber of Commerce. He feels that we need to work together. There are areas of improvement that need to be made but in order to accomplish those changes they need adequate funding. Sue Townsley, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She supports the Chamber of Commerce and would like the City to continue the funding support. Kendra Culbertson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She is involved with the Chamber of Commerce and believes in the work that they do. She supports the Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce and encouraged the City Council to continue with the financial support. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He feels that having two groups does not make a divided City. He feels that the Chamber of Commerce should be willing and able to stand on their own. He expressed his concern with the Chamber of Commerce not supporting Measure B. Gillian Cross, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She supports the Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce. She encouraged the Council to continue the funding support. Tom Stepher, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He supports the Chamber of Commerce and encouraged the Council to support the Chamber of Commerce with the funding and location support. Janie Ash, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She supports the Chamber of Commerce and encouraged the City Council to do the same. Cathedral City Page 3 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION March 25,2015 Tyrone Pearson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He spoke about playing by the rules and commended the Council for the work that they do for the City. Lesa Bodner, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She supports the Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce and provided a list of accomplishments. She encouraged the Council to continue the support and invest in the Chamber of Commerce. Phyllis Mongiello, Executive Director, Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce, was called to speak. She feels that the City should be proud of the Chamber of Commerce. She encouraged the City Council to continue to support the Chamber. Allen Worthy, was called to speak. He supports the Chamber of Commerce and encouraged the Council to continue their support of the local Chamber of Commerce. Terry Nelson, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated that the Council has heard a lot of information this evening and that they should consider evrything they have heard when making their decision. One Mann,Rancho Mirage, was called to speak. He commended the Council for looking at the Service Provider Agreement with the Chamber. He indicated that he has been a member of the Chamber for many years and believes in them. He supports the Chamber and encouraged the Council to do the same. He suggested that they consider increasing the amount of financial support provided to the Chamber. Lynn Mallotto, President, CEO Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce, was called to speak. She indicated that she is proud to represent the Chamber of Commerce, businesses, the City and its residents. The Chamber provides many services essential to the economic development of the City. The membership has grown and she feels that they are doing a pretty good job. She thanked the Council for their support and encouraged them to continue the support so that they can move forward in a positive manner. It was the consensus of the City Council to form a sub-committee that includes members of the Council, the Chamber of Commerce and City Staff to work on the Service Provider Agreement. The two Council Members that will participate on the sub-committee are Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis and Mayor Stan Henry. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN Mayor Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 7:10 p.m. STANLEY E. _NRY Ma • k ATTEST r� GARY E.HOW- L;City Jerk I 4191' Cathedral City Page 4 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday; March 25, 2015 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Henry called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:24 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Kaplan led the Pedge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Council Member Carnevale offered the Invocation. • ROLL CALL AND STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK Present: 4- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory S. Pettis, Council Member Shelley Kaplan, and Council Member Mark Carnevale Excused: 1 - Council Member John Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION City Attorney Charles Green announced that a Closed Session Urgency Item will need to be added to the Agenda. The matter involves potential litigation involving Tesoro. Adding this item to the Agenda meets all of the requirements of an urgency item. A motion was made by Council Member Carnevale,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,to add an Urgency Item to the Agenda: Closed Session,Potential Litigation involving Tesoro. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan,and Council Member Carnevale Excused: Council Member Aguilar 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Gary Rees, Palm Springs, was called to speak. He provided some information to the City Council related to Cannabis Cultivation. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 4/8/2015 City Council REGULAR MEETING March 25,2015 A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve the following Consent Agenda Items. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis abstained from Item 3.1. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, and Council Member Carnevale Excusdd: Council Member Aguilar 3.A. 2015-95 City Council Minutes of March 11, 2015 Enactment No: M.O.6372 3.B. 2015-75 Improvement Area NO.7 -CFD NO. 2006-1 -Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing a Special Tax Levy Enactment No: Ord 749 3.C. 2015-79 Approve Construction Contracts for the Festival Lawn Sidewalks Enactment No: M.O.6373 3.D. 2015-80 Resolution Accepting Dedication of a Public Alley on Lot"E"of Tract No. 3627 Enactment No: Reso 2015-15 3.E. 2015-82 Cost Effective/Public Interest Finding -East Palm Canyon Drive Maintenance Project Enactment No: Reso 2015-18 3.F. 2015-86 Support for the California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015 Enactment No: Reso 2015-16 3.G. 2015-87 Purchase of Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) Replacement Equipment and Repair Services Enactment No: M.O. 6374 3.H. 2015-88 Traffic Signal Upgrades at Date Palm Drive and 30th Avenue Enactment No: M.O.6375 3.1. 2015-89 Service Provider Agreement with California Consulting, LLC for Downtown Festival Park Grant Services Enactment No: M.O.6376 3.J. 2015-101 Amendment to the Art in Public Places Ordinance-Second Reading Enactment No: Ord 750 Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 4/8/2015 City Council REGULAR MEETING March 25,2015 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4.A. 2015-76 Resolution Authorizing the City to Join the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program Mayor Henry opened the Public Hearing for discussion, there being none,he closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pettis,to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City to join the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program;authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to accept applications from property owners,conduct special assessment proceedings and levy assessments within the territory of the City of Cathedral City;approving Form of Acquisition Agreement for use when applicable;and authorizing related actions. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, and Council Member Carnevale Excused-: Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: Reso 2015-17 5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 5.A. 2015-77 Adoption of the 2015 City Speed Limits Ordinance A motion was made by Council Member Carnevale,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending Section 12.20.01 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code relating to the designation of Special Speed Limits in 2015. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan,and Council Member Carnevale Excused: Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6377 5.B. 2015-81 Ratification of Desert Hot Springs Dispatch Services Contract A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve a 42 month contract to continue providing Public Safety Dispatching Services to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan,and Council Member Carnevale Excused: Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O. 6378 5.C. 2015-84 Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.28.170, "Parking in Lots of Private Businesses" A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Carnevale,to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Cathedral City adding Section 12.28.170,"Parking in Lots of Private Businesses"of Chapter 12.28,"Stopping,Standing and Parking"of Title 12,"Vehicles and Traffic"of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tern Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, and Council Member Carnevale Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 4/8/2015 City Council REGULAR MEETING March 25,2015 Excusdd: Council Member Aguilar Enactment No: M.O.6379 6. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Carnevale, received his Budget Workbook and is looking forward to reviewing it and going through the process. In preparation of the ISCS,he met with the Buxton Group. His restaurant will be doing the liquor for the LGBT Days Disco. He requested that an Ordinance on Cannabis Cultivation be placed on a future agenda for discussion. Council Member Kaplan, attended the Boys and Girls Club annual awards event, which was very nice. He attended the ground breaking for the revised Jefferson Interchange. It will be under construction for a couple of years. The Rotary will hold the Movies in the Park on Saturday, "It's a Bugs Life". He and Mayor Henry will be attending the Agua Caliente Investors Forum on Friday. He encouraged everyone to attend the LGBT Days events. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, reported that he attended the CVEP Board of Directors Meeting. He also met with the new District Director for Dr. Ruiz about the Passenger Rail Program and some of the things going on in the City. He attended the SunLine Board Meeting. He reported that the Council will be doing a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, March 26th at the Community Presbyterian Church,no City business will be conducted. He announced that the 3rd Annual Walking for Water Event will be held on April 18th. Mayor Henry, reported that he welcomed 500 kids at the Desert Princess along with Supervisor Benoit for the County Youth Summit. They had guest speakers that sopke on Impaired Driving, Self Defense and Diversity Discrimination. He along with Council Member Kaplan will attend Invest Coachella Valley at Agua Caliente on Friday. He also announced that the Shelter from the Storm Gala will be held on Saturday. He indicated that he will be attending the Neighborhood meeting on March 26th. 7. CLOSED SESSION The City Council temporarily convened to Closed Session at 7:55 p.m. Council Member Carnevale will be recusing himelf from Item 7B. and Mayor Pro Tem Pettis will be recusing himself from Items 78., 7C., 7D., 7E. 7.A. 2015-96 CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Approximately 15 acres south of East Palm Canyon Drive at Date Palm Drive Property Owners: City as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and City Urban Revitalization Corporation (CURC) Negotiating Parties: City as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency, CURC, and Saxony Under Negotiation: Property Negotiations 7.B. 2015-97 CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Name of Case and Number: Sunshine Coast Wellness v. City of Cathedral Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 4/8/2015 City Council REGULAR MEETING March 25,2015 City Riverside County Superior Court Case Number: PSC 1500857 7.C. 2015-98 CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Name of Case and Number: Green Connect, Inc. v. City of Cathedral City Riverside County Superior Court Case Number: PSC 1406573 7.D. 2015-99 CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Name of Case and Number: Cathedral City Care Collective et. al. v. City of Cathedral City Riverside County Superior Court Case Number: PSC 1501067 7.E. 2015-100 CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or(3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One A statement threatening litigation has been made by a person outside an open and public meeting on a specific matter within the responsibility of the legislative body, and an official or employee of the local agency who received knowledge of the threat has made a contemporaneous or other record of the statement prior to the meeting. This record is available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office. (Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (e) (5).) 7.F. CLOSED SESSION ITEM ADDED: Potential Litigation Involving Tesoro. City Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m. with Council Member Kaplan and Mayor Henry present. City Attorney Green announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and there were no reportable actions taken. ADJOURN Mayor Henry adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:01 p.m. ANLEY E.HENRY, -••r Cathedral City Page 5 Printed on 4/8/2015 City Council REGULAR MEETING March 25,2015 ATTEST. / / OP 4 RY'' ELL, I.ity Clerk Printed on 4/8/2015 Cathedral City Page 6