CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
5:30 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
• CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Nancy Ross led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
Councilmember Mark Carnevale offered a moment of silence. • ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Ernesto Gutierrez Mayor Present 5:30 PM
Rita Lamb Mayor Pro Tem Present 5:30 PM
Mark Carnevale Councilmember Present 5:30 PM
Nancy Ross Councilmember Present 5:30 PM
Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 5:30 PM
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Kristin Lehn, Cathedral City High School Band Bo oster, thanked the Police Department for their donation of a trailer. She invited the City Council to attend their yard sale on September 17, 2022, at 8:00 am in the Cathedral City High School parking lot. She also invited the City Council to attend their B andorama event scheduled for November 15, 2022.
Rick Saldivar, Cathedral City resident, stated that he has been meeting with many of the youth in hopes of bridging the gap between the community and the youth. He hopes the City will partner with their volunteers to aid in this effort.
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Arlene Celestino and Danielle Osorio, Gold Medalist for the California Medical Reserve Corps Partnership, provided an overview of the Club's at Cathedral City High School, which they are a part of, as well as their accomplishments and goals.
Edward Holzhauer, Cathedral City resident, spoke on the issue of homelessness and how other states are handling the issue. He also expressed his concern with how homeless individuals have been labeled.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ra ymond Gregory reported on the Special City Council meeting held on September 1, 2022, regarding to proposed budget amendments. He reported that he was able to meet with community members, staff members, media, and residents. He also reported that he attended a candidate orientation, the League of Cities Annual Conference, CVAG Public Safety Committee Meeting, and the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting. He took a moment to remember and acknowledge a community member , Sam Pace, who recently passed away. He asked that the City Council adjourn the meeting in memory of Sam Pace.
He announced the upcoming Rosh Hashanah Holiday.
Councilmember Nancy Ross reported that she participated in the panel interviews for Fire Chief and wished Chief Muhr the best of luck in his retirement. She welcomed Ryan Hunt, Communications and Events Manager. She gave a shout out to her Husband Bob for making her birthday so special. She reported that she attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference along w ith he r colleagues. She reported that she met with a local union representative. She announced that the Public Arts Commission elected DeeAnn Hopings as their Chair and Sunshine Herrera as their Vice -Chair. The Parks and Community Events Commission elected Chip Yarborough as their Chair and Steve Vericker as their Vice-Chair. She stated that the recent rain turned the dinosaurs to a gold color. She announced that some of the rules for donating blood have changed and hopes many more will become regular donor s. She reported that she has met with many people over the last couple of weeks related to a variety of issues including land questions, sexual discrimination, senior exploitation, and expressed how honored she is that she is able to help. She also express ed her happiness seeing Ukraine making strides from being overrun by Russia.
Councilmember Mark Carnevale reported that he attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference. He reported that he attended the CVAG homeless committee meeting where they discussed the Care Court program. He provided a brief overview of the Care Court program and stated that he would be happy to share more information, he can be contacted at [email protected].
Mayor Pro Tem Lamb recognized Debbie Espinoza from F IND Food Bank and announced Hunger Action Month. She reported that she attended the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Board meeting and reminded everyone that it is important to take precautionary steps to help mitigate the mosquito issue. She reported that the new Veteran's Village development is a beautiful project. The grand opening is tentatively scheduled for November 10, 2022. She also reported that she attended the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy meeting. She announced Cathedral City P a g e 3 Printed on 9/22/2022
that the Noon Rotary will be having a hero's dinner at the end of October. She stated that on behalf of Don Bradley, Noon Rotary member and former City Manager, she wants to acknowledge those involved with bringing the swim program to the Cathedral City High Scho ol pool. She reminded everyone to support the Cathedral City High School Football team. She reported that she watches the Public Arts Commission meetings on channel 17 and encouraged everyone to do the same.
She acknowledged Ryan Hunt, Communications and E vents Manager, for his presentation at the last Public Arts Commission meeting. She announced the upcoming Meatball Festival, which she and her husband will be participating in. She reported that she received resident concerns related to Desert Recreation , the need for speed bumps on Whispering Palms Trails, and walkways on the Ofelia Bringas Bridge. She also reported that she had the opportunity to watch the US Open on the large screens at the Cathedral City Agua Caliente Casino.
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez w elcomed Armando Garcia -Baldizzone, City Engineer. He reported that he met with City Manager Charles McClendon for their weekly update meeting and several constituents and developers. He reported that he received resident concerns related to speeding issues on Wh ispering Palms and McCallum Way, which he will be discussing with Police Chief Crum. He also reported that he has been very busy working on personal and business issues and was unable to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference. He wi shed Councilmember Mark Carnevale and his girlfriend Aphrodite a happy Birthday.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale and seconded by Councilmember Ross to approve the following Consent Agenda items with Mayor Pro Tem Lamb and Councilmember Gregory recusing themselves from item 3E:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember
AYES: Gutierrez, Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory
A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
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B. Minutes Approval
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1. City Council - Study Session - Aug 24, 2022 3:00 PM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Aug 24, 2022 5:30 PM
3. City Council - Special Meeting - Sep 1, 2022 2:00 PM C. State Homeland Security Program Grant #2021-0081
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution accepting State Homeland Security Program Grant FY 2021-0081, in the amount of $142,280.
Reso 2022-46
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D. Administrative Amendment to the CDBG FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan Recommendation: To approve an Administrative Amendment to City’s FY 2022- 23 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual
Action Plan (AAP) to allocate remaining and unused CDBG/ CDBG-CV funds to supplement Via De Anza Phase II and
Cathedral City Senior Center for submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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E. Second Reading of Change of Zone No. 21-001
Recommendation: To provide second reading by title only, and adopt an ordinance approving Change of Zone No. 21-001;
amendments associated with the adoption of the General
Plan and Housing Element Updates.
Ord 861
F. Second Reading of Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 22-002 Recommendation: To provide second reading by title only, and adopt an ordinance approving Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 22-
002; amendments associated with the adoption of the
General Plan and Housing Element Updates and other
minor text amendments to Title 9 (Planning and Zoning).
Ord 862
G. Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023 Operating/Non-Personnel Budget Adjustments
Recommendation: To approve Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023 Operating/Non- Personnel Budget Adjustments
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H. Resolution Establishing Rules for Commission and Committee Appointments
Recommendation: To approve a resolution establishing rules for making appointments to Commissions and Committees.
Reso 2022-47
I. Accept Resignation of Piper Scott from the Public Arts Commission Recommendation: To accept the resignation of Piper Scott from the Public Arts Commission effective immediately and direct staff to
proceed with filling the vacant seat.
M.O. 2022-157
J. Second Reading Cannabis Ordinance Amendment Chapter 5.88 Recommendation: To waive reading beyond the title, provide second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 5.88 of the
municipal code regarding the regulation of cannabis
businesses.
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Ord 863
4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Planned Unit Development No. 21-001, Tentative Parcel Map No. 37876, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 21-006, 21-007, 21-008 and 21-009, Design Review Nos. 21-001, 21-002 and 21-003, Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 21-001, and Master Sign Program No. 22-019
Recommendation: That the City Council, based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and based on the Initial Study attached hereto;
2. Introduce, provide first reading, by title only, and waive further reading of Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 21-001, making certain textual changes to Chapter 9.31, Mixed Use Commercial, of the Cathedral City Municipal Code, based on the findings and conclusions in the staff report;
3. Approve Planned Unit Development No. 21-001, Tentative Parcel Map No. 37876, and Design Review Nos. 21-001, 21- 002 and 21-003 based on the findings and conclusions in the staff report and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval and final adoption of Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 21-001;
4. Approve Conditional Use Permit Nos. 21-006, 21-007, 21- 008 and 21-009 based on the findings and conclusions of the staff report and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval and final adoption of Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 21-001; and
5. Approve Master Sign Program No. 22-019 based on the
findings and conclusions of the staff report and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
Robert Rodriguez, Planning/Building Director, provided a presentation on the Cathedral Cove Center. The following points were presented:
• Vicinity Map
• Street View
• Planned Unit Development
• Tentative Parcel Map
• Site Plan
• Conditional Use Permit
• Elevations
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• Landscape Plan
• Lighting
• Zone Ordinance Amendment
• Master Sign Program
• Renderings
• ARC and PC
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez opened th e Public Hearing to receive public comment, seeing none, he closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the City Council.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Ross to approve the following recommendations of the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and based on the Initial Study attached hereto.
2. Introduce, provide first reading, by title only, and waive further reading of Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 21 -001, making certain textual changes to Chapter
9.31, Mixed Use Commercial, of the Cathedral City Municipal Code, based on the findings and conclusions in the staff report.
3. Approve Planned Unit Developm ent No. 21 -001, Tentative Parcel Map No. 37876, and Design Review Nos. 21 -001, 21 -002 and 21 -003 based on the findings and conclusions in the staff report and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval and final adoption of Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 21-001.
4. Approve Conditional Use Permit Nos. 21 -006, 21 -007, 21 -008 and 21 -009 based on the findings and conclusions of the staff report and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval and final adoption of Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 21-001.
5. Approve Master Sign Program No. 22 -019 based on the findings and conclusions of the staff report and subject to the recommended Conditions of Approval.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember
AYES: Gutierrez, Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Adoption of Personnel Rules for all City Employees
Recommendation: Adopt Personnel Rules for all City Employees and Rescind Cathedral City P a g e 7 Printed on 9/22/2022
the Human Resources Policies
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb and seconded by Councilmember Ross to a dopt Personnel Rules for all City Employees and Rescind the Human Resources Policies
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember
AYES: Gutierrez, Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory
B. PSEC Motorola System Integration, Support and SUA Services Agreement
Recommendation: To approve the Motorola System Integration, Support and SUA II Lifecycle Services Agreement.
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A mot ion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Carnevale to approve the Motorola System Integration, Support and SUA II Lifecycle Services Agreement.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember
AYES: Gutierrez, Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory
C. Approve the FY 2020-2021 CDBG CAPER
Recommendation: To approve the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance
Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI) for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale and seconded b y Mayor Pro Tem Lamb to approve the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2021 -2022 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI) for submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Gutierrez, Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory
D. FY 2022-2026 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report Cathedral City P a g e 8 Printed on 9/22/2022
Recommendation: To approve the FY 2022-26 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report (AI).
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb to approve the FY 2022 -26 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report (AI).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Gutierrez, Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory
The City Council recessed at 7:10 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:18 p.m.
E. Purchase of One New Ambulance
Recommendation: The Fire Department requests authorization to purchase one Medix MSV 170 ambulance from Republic Emergency
Vehicle Services (EVS), to include a Striker Power Gurney and Loader. Additionally, this unit will come equipped with PSEC compatible radios (to be installed and programmed
locally).
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb and seconded by Councilmember Gregory to authorize t he purchase of one Medix MSV 170 ambul ance from Republic Emergency Vehicl e Services (EVS), which will include a Striker Power Gurney and Loader and equipped with PSEC compatible radios (to be installed and programmed locally).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
AYES: Gutierrez, Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory
F. Resolution Regarding Propositions 26 and 27
Recommendation: To consider resolutions related to Propositions 26 and 27.
Anthony Andreas III stated that he is a member of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. He urged the Council to support Proposition 26 and oppos e Proposition 27.
A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale and seconded by Mayor Gutierrez to approve a Resolution expressing th e City Council's support for Proposition 26 and approve a Resolution expressing the City Council's opposition for Proposition 27 on the November 2022 Ballot.
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A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Ross that the City take no formal position on Proposition 26 and Proposition 27, but to affirm the League of California Cities position on the matter.
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember
AYES: Rita Lamb, Nancy Ross, Raymond Gregory
NAYS: Ernesto Gutierrez, Mark Carnevale
G. 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.
Council may add items not listed on the agenda pursuant to Government Code section 54954.2 by majority vote.
City Manager Charles McClendon provided an update on emergency actions related to COVID-19 pandemic. He does not recommend an y action at this time and feels we should remain vigilant.
7. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There was no discussion on future agenda items.
8. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez adjourned the Regular City Council meeting 8:00 p.m. in memory of Sam Pace.
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