CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Study Session
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
3:00 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
• CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:01 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 3:20 PM
Nancy Ross Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
Councilmember Mark Carnevale arrived at 3:20 p.m.
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.
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 wi ll meet in Closed Session to discuss the following items listed on the Agenda.
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6
Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager
Represented Employees: Police Management Association (PMA) B. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
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Agency Negotiator: Eric Vail, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:06 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 4:05 pm
City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss items 2A. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6
Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager
Represented Employees: Police Management Association (PMA)
2B. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 5457.6
Agency Negotiator: Eric Vail, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
City Attorney Eric Vail stated that th e City Council provided direction only and there was no reportable action taken.
3. STUDY SESSION
A. Fireworks Enforcement Recap
Recommendation: Information and Discussion Only
Police Chief George Crum and Fire Chief John Muhr provided an overview of th e Firework Enforcement over the 4th of July Holiday weekend. The following points were presented:
• Deployment between July 1st and July 4th
• Calls for Service
• 2021/2022 Comparisons
• Fireworks Citation Recap
• Total Arrests and Citations
• Surrounding Cities Fireworks Call-for-Service
• “No Fireworks” Campaign
This item was for information and discussion only and there was no formal action taken by the City Council.
B. 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues
Recommendation: Information and Discussion Only
Commander Jon Enos provided an update on the homeless issues in the City.
The following points were presented:
• Background
• Annual Point-In-Time Count
• Homeless Liaison Officer Activity
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• Campsites
• Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
• Current Partnerships and Resources
• Areas of Concern
• Trends in Addressing Homelessness in Southern California • Liaison Program
• Possible Future Considerations
Erik Jimenez expressed his concern with the homeless population near his home and urged the City Council to help.
This item was for information and discussion only and there was no formal action taken by the City Council.
C. Cannabis Regulation Update
Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
City Manager Ch arles McClendon provided a Cannabis Regulation update related to Outdoor Consumption Lounges. The following points were presented:
• Existing 250-foot set back from residential neighborhoods that would apply to outdoor lounges
• The existing setback as it relates to Resort Residential neighborhoods • Staff identified locations and setbacks for all existing retail businesses • Business that could be affected by the addition of a 250 -foot setback from Resort Residential
• Provision to require a certified o dor control plan using a Vapor Phase System with an odor neutralizer or a similar technology
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to move forward with the regulations as presented.
ADJOURN
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 5:28 p.m.
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