CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Study Session
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
3:00 PM
Pursuant to AB 361 and Cathedral City Resolution 2022-06, this meeting was conducted by video conference.
• CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez. • ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Ernesto Gutierrez Mayor Remote
Rita Lamb Mayor Pro Tem Remote
Mark Carnevale Councilmember Remote
Nancy Ross Councilmember Remote
Raymond Gregory Councilmember Remote
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public that wished to speak.
2. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the following items listed on the agenda.
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
Property Location: Approximately 1.8 acres directly south and adjacent to the CVREP building, East of Cathedral Canyon Drive and
North of East Palm Canyon Drive, with APN 687-475-001
Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City and the Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre
Property Owner: City of Cathedral City
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property Cathedral City P a g e 2 Printed on 3/08/2022
Danny Lee expressed his concern with the lack of transparency on the agenda related to property negotiations. He feels that more information should be provided in order for the public to be able to comment on the item.
City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss item 2A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator and Coachella Val ley Repertory Theatre for Price and Terms for potential sale of real property.
3. STUDY SESSION
A. Revision to Chapter 14.12 Maintenance of Sidewalks and Parkways Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
Tami Scott, Administrative Services Director, provided an overview of proposed revisions to the Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapter 14 .12 Maintenance of Sidewalks and Parkways.
Richard Howe expressed his concern about a citation he received for the sidewalk in front of his house after the City re -paved the street asphalt. He also expressed that he is not supportive of the proposed revisions to the Municipal Code related to transferring all liability to homeowners.
Danny Lee is not supportive of property owners paying to repair something which they have no ownership over. He stated that he is not supportive of the proposed revisions to the Municipal Code.
Denise Cross complemented the City Council for their decisions and all that they do.
The City Counci l expressed their concern with the proposed revisions and were not supportive of the changes.
City Manager Charles McClendon stated that the proposed revisions will not be moving forward.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to bring back a thorough analysis of the current codes addressing responsibility for maintenance and repair of sidewalks and possible alternatives, including the creation of need - based assistance programs to help mitigate costs for property owners.
B. Interview Applicants for the Public Arts Commission
Recommendation: Interview applicants that have submitted applications for possible appointment to fill one vacant seat on the Public Arts Commission.
The City Council conducted interviews for the following individua ls to fill a vacant seat on the Public Arts Commission:
Domenic Vermeulen
Craig Liebelt
Steven Acree
Cathedral City P a g e 3 Printed on 3/08/2022
The City Council will consider making an appointment to the vacant seat at the Regular City Council Meeting of February 23, 2022.
ADJOURN
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 4:38 p.m.
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