CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
3:00 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
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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
• 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 opportunit y 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 o r ask a question for clarification. The Mayor may also request a brief re sponse from staff to questions raised during public Cathedral City P a g e 2
comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting. Public Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.
2. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case and Number: Verano Recovery, LLC
Case Number: 2:21-bk-14127-BB
3. STUDY SESSION
Normally no action is taken on Study Session items, however, the City Council reserves the right to give specific poli cy direction and take specific action as necessary. Presentation will be limited to 10 minutes unless other provisions are made in advance.
A. Presentation - Acrisure Arena/Firebird Hockey Information and Update Recommendation: There is no formal action required for this item. It is a presentation only.
B. Presentation - Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert Recommendation: There is no formal action required for this item. It is a presentation only.
C. Presentation - Health Assessment and Research for Communities (HARC)
Recommendation: There is no formal action required for this item. It is a presentation only.
D. 2022 Firework Enforcement and Response Activity
Recommendation: Information and Discussion Only
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.
If you desire to address the City Council during the meeting, 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 Cit y Council regarding any item on this agenda will 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.
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Staff Report
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Meeting Date: June 8, 2022
From: Tami Scott, Administrative Services Director
Title: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case and Number: Verano Recovery, LLC
Case Number: 2:21-bk-14127-BB
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Item No. 3.A
Meeting Date: June 8, 2022
From: Tracey Hermosillo, City Clerk
Title: Presentation - Acrisure Arena/Firebird Hockey Information and Update
RECOMMENDATION:
There is no formal action required for this item. It is a presentation only.
BACKGROUND:
Acrisure Arena, a 300,000 square foot arena, is scheduled to open December 2022.
This arena is located in Thousand Palms (I10 and Cook) on Varner Road , is managed and owned by Oak View Group , and is the home of th e AHL Firebirds and some of the best entertainment of the world.
DISCUSSION:
Arturo Aviles, Community Engagement Manager of Acrisure Arena will providing information on the arena and the AHL Firebirds, a professional hockey team.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with this item.
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Item No. 3.B
Meeting Date: June 8, 2022
From: Tracey Hermosillo, City Clerk
Title: Presentation - Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
RECOMMENDATION:
There is no formal action required for this item. It is a presentation only.
BACKGROUND:
The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert is a valuable community resource for children and families to experience the joy of learning about themselves and the world around them. The museum inspires personal growth be eng aging curiosity and creativity through hands-on explorations of exhibits and programs. They value learning, family and community.
DISCUSSION:
Cindy Burreson, Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, will present an overview of the Museum’s history, how the pandemic affected them, their reimagination project and fundraising efforts and call to action from the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with this item.
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Item No. 3.C
Meeting Date: June 8, 2022
From: Tracey Hermosillo, City Clerk
Title: Presentation - Health Assessment and Research for Communities (HARC)
RECOMMENDATION:
There is no formal action required for this item. It is a presentation only.
BACKGROUND:
HARC (Health Assessment and Research for Communities) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Palm Desert, California. Founded in 2006, HARC provides research and evaluation services. As HARC’s mission sta tes, HARC is a nonprofit that advances quality of life by helping community leaders use objective research and analysis to turn data into action.
HARC’s expertise is in the social determinants of health. This is the concept that your health depends on whe re you live, work, learn, and play. A community cannot be truly healthy unless it has a strong educational system, well -paying jobs available, safe and secure housing, and opportunities for individuals to thrive and grow. HARC’s data services are designed to help organizations address these issues so that everyone in the community can live a happy, healthy life.
DISCUSSION:
Jenna LeCompte -Hiney, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, HARC, will be providing information on the sixth triennial Coachella Valley Commun ity Health Survey that will be conducted in 2022, how their data is used to secure outside funding for cities and local non-profits that serve the residents of Cathedral City, and request consideration of funding support from the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with this item.
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Item No. 3.D
Meeting Date: June 8, 2022
From: John Muhr, Fire Chief
Title: 2022 Firework Enforcement and Response Activity
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RECOMMENDATION:
Information and Discussion Only
BACKGROUND:
The ordinance permit ting “Safe and Sane” fireworks in Cathedral City was repealed by City Council vote on March 25, 2020. With the repeal of the “Safe and Sane” fireworks ordinance, and the adoption of the 2019 California Fire Code, all fireworks are prohibited in Cathedral City.
The illegal possession and discharge of aerial and exploding fireworks continues to be a challenge for the police and fire departments.
In anticipation of the upcoming July 4th weekend, the police department is looking to be proactive in enforcing laws around illegal firework activity.
DISCUSSION:
During July 4th of 2021, CCPD officers responded to 213 calls for service and Firefighters responded to 25 fire emergency calls, 4 of which were fire related. Of those 213 PD calls, 118 were related to t he discharge of fireworks. Beginning in June, Police and Fire staff will advertise through social media platforms reminding everyone that all fireworks are illegal in cathedral City.
During the holiday weekend beginning on Friday June 30th, the police dep artment will add additional personnel to help with the response and enforcement related to fireworks activity. These additional officers will assist and supplement the regularly scheduled officers.
Additionally, the Fire department will be sending out a large direct mailer to all citizens of Cathedral City. Public works will place firework signs throughout the city, which included three lighted billboard signs at major entrances to the city.
An operational plan and list of laws pertaining to illegal fir eworks will be distributed to
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on-duty officers, providing information on the enforcement of illegal fireworks. Subjects who are found to be in possession of and/or discharging fireworks will face criminal charges. The police department will be proactive in enforcing fireworks related violations.
Confiscated fireworks will be disposed of in coordination with the Fire Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the additional staffing and the direct mailer is included in the respective departmental budgets.
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