CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
5:30 PM
PURSUANT TO AB 361 AND CATHEDRAL CITY RESOLUTION 2022 -06, THIS MEETING MAY BE
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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 HEARINGS
A. Consideration of revised City Council District Electoral Boundaries as required by Elections Code Section 21621
Recommendation: 1. Receive a report from staff and the City’s redistricting consultant on the redistricting process and permissible Cathedral City P a g e 2
criteria to be considered to redraw district boundaries; and
2. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on
district boundaries.
3. Review draft maps.
4. Select a preferred map.
5. Introduce the first reading of an Ordinance, by title only and waive further reading, of the City Council adjusting the Boundaries of City Council Electoral Districts of the City of Cathedral City, California.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the City Council may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda but may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for clarification. Th e Mayor may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public comment or may request a matter be ag endized for a future meeting. Public Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.
3. COUNCIL REPORTS
This is an opportunity for e ach member of the City Council to report on any conferences they attend, local events or make any other comments they may have.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upo n by the City Council at one time without discussion. Any Council 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 - Jan 22, 2022 8:00 AM
2. City Council - Study Session - Feb 9, 2022 3:00 PM
3. City Council - Regular Meeting - Feb 9, 2022 5:30 PM C. Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for January 2022 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 $8,004,435.38 for the month of January 2022.
D. Approval of Grant Expenditures SLESA FY 2019-2020
Recommendation: Approve the Expenditure Plan Appropriating Supplemental Cathedral City P a g e 3
Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) for FY 2019-
2020 allocation.
E. Rescind Resolution No. 2021-28
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2022-__ Rescinding Resolution No. 2021-28 which Authorized Pension Bonds and Validation
Action in Connection Therewith.
F. HSIP 9 Traffic Signal Upgrades - Advantec Contract Amendment 1 Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement
with Advantec Consulting Engineer’s Inc., in the amount of $42,237 to prepare the alterations to the plans,
specifications, and environmental documents to
accommodate two additional intersection traffic signal
modifications for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 9A, Traffic Signal Upgrades at Twelve (12) Intersections Project (CIP # C08752).
G. CalRecycle Grants and Payment Program Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of application(s) for all CalRecycle Grant(s) and Payment(s) for which the City of Cathedral City is eligible.
H. Notice to Comply with SB 619
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the submittal of a Notice to Comply with SB 1383 to the California Department of
Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle); and
authorize the City Manager or his designee, to execute the Notice of Intent to Comply application.
5. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Appointment to Public Arts Commission
Recommendation: To make an appointment to the Public Arts Commission to fill one vacant seat on the Commission with a term
continuing to June 30, 2023.
B. Donation of a 2003 Wells cargo Trailer to CCHS Marching Band Recommendation: To authorize the Police Department to donate a 2003 Wells Cargo enclosed trailer to the Cathedral City High School Marching Band Boosters, Inc.
C. Desert Recreation District (DRD) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Recommendation: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Desert Recreation District (DRD) for the costs related to the Cathedral City P a g e 4
annexation and election processes in an amount not-to-
exceed $286,749 and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU and related documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
D. HSIP Cycle 10 Design Professional Services Agreement Recommendation: Award a Professional Services Agreement to STC Traffic Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $58,628 to prepare the plans, specifications, and environmental documents for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), Cycle 10,
High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signal at
Ramon Road and Avenida La Paloma; and authorize the
City Manager to execute the contract.
E. Authorization of Task Order for Interwest Consulting Group in the amount of $68,425 and issue the Advanced Engineering Fee for SCE to begin the design of the East Palm Canyon Master Underground Plan (MUP) for CIP #C08874
Recommendation: Authorize the Southern California Edison (SCE) Preliminary Design and Engineering Advanced Fee in the amount of
$4,200 for the East Palm Canyon Master Underground Plan (MUP) Project; and, authorize Task Order to Interwest
Consulting Group not to exceed $68,425 for the survey and design services for the MUP and roadway widening design; and, authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to initiate the SCE Preliminary Design and execute Task Order 01 to Interwest, respectively.
F. Task Order for the Design of Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements at Landau Blvd and McCallum Way
Recommendation: Approve a Task Order for the SB1 funded design of a Traffic Signal and related intersection improvements at Landau
Blvd and McCallum Way with City cn-call traffic engineering consultant Webb and Associates for the not to exceed
amount of $81,856; and authorize the Director of
Engineering/Public Works to execute the Task Order.
G. Continuation of Teleconference Meetings
Recommendation: To adopt a resolution authorizing the City Council and Commissions to meet via teleconference pursuant to
Assembly Bill (AB) 361.
H. 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.
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Council may add items not listed on the agenda pursuant to Government Code section 54954.2 by majority vote.
7. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for members of the City Council to reques t 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 comply with the Brown Act, discussion should be limited to whether to add the item(s), and directi on given to the City Manager regarding scheduling and prioritization of the item(s).
8. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC:
The City of Cathedral City complies with the Americans 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.
Any documents provided to a majority of the C ity Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspec tion 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.