CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
5:30 PM
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MAYOR
Ernesto Gutierrez
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
Rita Lamb
Councilmember
Mark Carnevale
Councilmember
Nancy Ross
Councilmember
Raymond Gregory
• CALL TO ORDER
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
• ROLL CALL
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
At this time the City Council may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of r estrictions contained in California Law, the City Council may not discuss or act on any item n ot on the agenda but may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for clarification. The Mayor may also request a brief response from staff to questio ns raised during public Cathedral City P a g e 2
comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting. Pu blic Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
This is an opportunity for each member of the City Council to report on any conferences they attend, local events or make any other comments they may have.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The follow ing Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the City Council at one time without discussion. Any Coun cil Member, Staff Member, or Citizen may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
B. Minutes Approval
1. City Council - Special Meeting - Nov 30, 2021 2:00 PM
2. City Council - Study Session - Dec 8, 2021 3:00 PM
3. City Council - Regular Meeting - Dec 8, 2021 5:30 PM C. Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for November 2021 Recommendation: The City Council acting in its capacity for the City, the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency,
the Housing Successor Agency, and the Cathedral City
Public Finance Authority Board receive and file payment of claims and demands in the aggregate sum of $ 6,817,679.42 for the month of November 2021.
D. Accept Resignation of Scott Colwell from the Public Arts Commission Recommendation: To accept the resignation of Scott Colwell from the Public Arts Commission effective immediately and direct staff to proceed with filling the vacant seat.
E. Purchase of two replacement 2021 Ford Explorers for Police Department Recommendation: Authorize staff to purchase two 2021 Ford Explorer Interceptors
F. Second Reading of an Ordinance Allowing Dog(s) in Parks on a Leash Recommendation: To waive reading beyond the title; provide second reading, by title only; and adopt an ordinance amending Section
11.44 of the City of Cathedral City Municipal Code regarding the Dogs in Parks and Recreation Areas, as well as Dogs in City Dog Parks.
4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant
Recommendation: To approve a resolution accepting the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant funds and enter into an MOU with the California Department of Justice
B. SB 1383 Program Commercial Business Recycling Campaign Recommendation: Approve the Commercial Organics Recycling Campaign and allocate $100,000 from the AB 939 Environmental Fund for the distribution of organics recycling barrels and public education.
C. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, California Removing Chapter 6.04 (Refuse Disposal) of the City of Cathedral City Municipal Code and Adding Chapter 6.04 (Solid Waste Collection and Disposal) to the City of Cathedral City Municipal Code and Adding Section 8.57.025 to Chapter 8.57 (Water Efficient Landscape) of the City of Cathedral City Municipal Code.
Recommendation: Introduce and provide first reading of an Ordinance, by title only and waive further reading, removing Chapter 6.04
(Refuse Disposal) of the City of Cathedral City Municipal Code and adding Chapter 6.04 (Solid Waste Collection and Disposal) to the City of Cathedral City Municipal Code and Adding Section 8.57.025 to Chapter 8.57 (Water Efficient Landscape) of the City of Cathedral City Municipal Code.
D. Purchase of Fencing and Shade Structure for the Panorama Dog Park Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the documents required for the purchase and installation of the Echelon Plus Fencing in the amount of $187,634, including tax; and authorize the purchase and installation of a USA Shade
double wide cantilever fabric shade structure in the amount of $76,486, including tax; resulting in a revised budget of $610,000, including a General Fund budget amendment for the increase in costs in the amount of $110,000.
E. December 2021 Hall of Flowers Event Recap
Recommendation: This item is for review and discussion only.
F. Bringas Bridge: Call for Artistic Submissions
Recommendation: Authorize the Public Arts Commission to obtain proposals for the creation of 16 art works, printing selected art on tile, and printing of two portraits on tile in a total amount not to exceed $50,000.00. The cost of the project would be
covered by the Art in Public Places Fund.
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G. Termination of Lease for Billboard on City Property
Recommendation: To authorize execution of the required notice to terminate the lease of City-owned property being used for a billboard.
H. DAP / Revivals Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Recommendation: To approve Special Use Permit 21-015 and allow the Desert AIDS Project to hold a volunteer appreciation dinner at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
I. Update on Emergency Actions Related to COVID-19
Recommendation: Update on Status of Emergency Proclamation. Possible action to continue or rescind Resolution 2020-06.
Update on Emergency Actions taken by City, County, State of Federal Agencies.
Possible consideration of additional measures to be taken.
Council may add items not listed on the agenda pursuant to Government Code section 54954.2 by majority vote.
7. CLOSED SESSION
8. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for members of the City Council to request that, and for the City Council to discuss whether, one or more items should be added to the agenda of a future regular or special City Council meeting. To compl y with the Brown Act, discussion should be limited to whether to add the item(s), and direction given to the City Manager regarding scheduling and prioritization of the item(s).
ADJOURN
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC:
The City of Cathedral City complies with the Am ericans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 770-0322 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
If you desire to address the City Council during the me eting, please complete a Request to Speak Form available at the entrance and present it to the City Clerk. Speakers will be called upon at the appropriate time.
Any documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda wil l be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall located at 68 -700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero during normal business hours. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.cathedralcity.gov.