CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Study Session
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
3:00 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
This meeting was conducted in person and via Zoom.
• 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 Present 3:00 PM
Rita Lamb Mayor Pro Tem Present 3:00 PM
Mark Carnevale Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
Nancy Ross Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.
1. CLOSED SESSION
City Manager Charles McClendon announced that the City Council will mee t in Closed Session to discuss the following item listed on the agenda.
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6
Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager
Represented Employees: Non-represented Employees
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:00 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 3:50 p.m.
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City Attorne y Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss Item 1A. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Code Section 54956.6, there was no reportable action taken.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public that wished to speak.
3. STUDY SESSION
A. Introduction to SiFi Networks an Open Source Fiber Optic Developer Recommendation: An Introduction to SiFi Networks, an Open Source Fiber Optic Developer, for Council Review, Discussion and
Direction Only.
Scott Bradshaw, President SiFi Networks, provided an overview of Sifi Networks which is an Open Source Fiber Optic Developer. The following points were discussed:
• Addressing the City’s Goals and Vision
• A Connected Community- More than just a gig
• Changing the Status Quo- Community, Competition, Choice • Driving Community Equity- Removing the digital divide • Pricing that Supports Everyone- Competition and Philanthropy • Personalized Communication- Local Community Liaison
• Network Installation- Minimally Invasive Technology
• Future-Proofed Design- Supporting the Next Generations • Finished Product- Mimics Existing Roadway Surface
• Neighborhood Engagement- Meet the Competing ISP’s
• Community Awareness- Consistent Messaging
• Open Access Partnerships- 950,000 Premises in Design, Funding and Or
Denise Cross expressed her concern with current cable lines in the City which obstruct views and hopes SiFi can remove them if this project moves forward.
This item was presen ted for information and direction only, there wa s no formal action taken by the City Council.
B. 2021 Crime Statistics Update
Recommendation: 2021 Annual Crime Statistics Update. This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
Police Chief George Crum provided an update on 2021 Crime Statistics. The following points where presented:
• Five Year Crime History
• Two Year Crime History
• 2017-2021 Property Crimes
• 2017-2021 Violent Crimes
• 2021- Part 1 Crime Comparisons
• Top 50 Safest Cities
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• Future Crime Reduction Strategies
Danielle Mead is happy to see the numbers in crime going down. She expressed her concern with people leaving items of value in their cars and feels public education related to larceny crimes may be helpful.
This item was presented for information and di rection only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council.
ADJOURN
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez adjourned the Study Session meeting at 5:20 p.m.
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