CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 28, 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
Mayor Pro Tem Lamb led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
Councilmember Nancy Ross offered the Invocation.
• 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
Kayla DeGuzman, Cathedral City High School Band member, provide d an overview of the Band's upcoming events and opportunities for sponsorship of their program.
Raymond Hernandez, Cathedral City Resident, commented on the need for baseball and softball leagues and facilities within the City.
Adrian Rendon, Desert Hot Springs Resident, supports the comments made by Raymond Hernandez.
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Rick Saldivar, Cathedral City Resident, commented on community safety and ways to reduce recidivism.
Donald Lopez, California Department of Corrections Adult Parole Operations, provided a brief overview of their program and their relationships with organizations to help reduce recidivism.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Nancy Ross reported that she helped to prepare some words for the Celebration of Life for the late Sammy Pace. She stated that he will be missed at the Boys and Girls Club Annual Meatball Festival this coming weekend and encouraged everyone to participate in the event. She reported that she met with the Energy and Environmental Commission where they discussed the Salton Sea. She also reported that she met with several constituents that are suffering from discrimination and housing issues. She reported that she met with businesses interested in coming to Cathedral City. She provided a brief overview of the new development a long Highway 111 called the Cathedral Cove shopping center. She gave a shout out to Ryan Hunt, Communications and Events Manager, for what he has accomplished so far, and she is thrilled to work with him.
Councilmember Gregory stated that it has been a bu sy couple of weeks. He reported that he met with many citizens related to the upcoming election. He reported that he met with Ryan Hunt, Communications and Events Manager, to film videos related to the open seats on the Commissions. He announced the upcomi ng Meatball Festival, the Battle in the Desert Boxing event, the Ofelia Bringas Bridge Dedication Ceremony, the Cathedral City High School Homecoming Parade, and Fall Fest . He also announced the upcoming Tejano Music Fest, Spooktacular, and the Hot Air Bal loon Festival. He mentioned that the Old Gays appeared in an issue of Men's Health Magazine and is proud of the diversity in the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Rita Lamb recognized Karen Riley from the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery for being awarded the 2022 Outstanding Organi zation by the North American Association of Environmental Education. She also thanked Karen Riley, Sue Townsley and Bob McKechnie for their work in helping Cathedral City become a “City of Peace.” She stated that while traveling in Ireland she learned that in St.
Patrick's Cathedral there is a dedication to peace. She encouraged everyone to go out and support the Cathedral City High School Football team on Friday night. She gave a shout out to the Public Arts Commission for their work on the Ofelia Bringas Bridge artwork. She announced the upcoming Veteran's and Community Expo , scheduled for Oct 8, 2022. She reported that she attended the Veteran's for Peace 17th Annual International Day of Peace awards ceremony. She announced the upcoming Fields of Valor on November 11, 2022, and the Noon Rotary’s Hero's Dinner on October 28, 2022. She reminded everyone that it is Hispanic Heritage month. She reported that she attended the CVAG Executive Committee meeting , as an alternate, where they discussed the Indian Can yon blowsand and rain issue. She welcomed new Fire Chief Michael Contreras to the City. She reported that she received resident concerns related to 2nd Street Dog Park, Desert Recreation District, the need for dog bag reciprocals, and bulky item pick -up. She also reported that she spoke to a representative from Desert Arts , which will be located in the Cathedral City P a g e 3 Printed on 10/06/2022
Canyon Plaza South.
Councilmember Mark Carnevale reported that he attended the CVEP meeting and Homeless Committee meeting. He reported that he spoke with A drian Rendon about bringing softball and baseball to the City. He also reported that he attended a lunch with the Cathedral City Police Association. He reported that he met with a land owner and Stone James, Economic Development Director to discuss the Nor th City development. He announced the upcoming Field s of Valor . He reported that he attended the Dinner with Patsi fundraiser at the Barrel District and the Senior Center's International Day of Peace event. He stated that he is honored to provide lunch at his Restaurant, Nicolino's, for the volunteers and staff at the Senior Center on October 3, 2022, to thank them for all they do. He reported that he will be attending the All Valley Mayor and Tribal Chair Luncheon, the PSUSD State of the District and the Meatball Festival.
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez reported that he met with a local resident interested in developing homes in the Dream Homes area. He reported that he also met with a resident that had issues related to his tenants and Code Enforcement. He also reached out to a property owner to make him aware that his tenants had debris outside his property, who was very thankful. He also reported that he met with a business owner who needed guidance with his architect and the Planning Department, and feels Robert Rodriguez, Planning and Building Director, is doing an amazing job. He reported that he met with former Mayor Stan Henry to discuss grant opportunities for electric vehicle charging stations . He also reported that he attended the League of California Ci ties Riverside County Division Mayors meeting where they discussed SB 1338 . He reported that he met with a Developer who is working on a project in the City, representatives from Salvation Army to discuss the upcoming Veteran's Expo on Oct 8, 2022, and wit h City Manager to discuss the upcoming agenda and other city issues. He also reported that he drove around the City to see the projects that are happening and was pleased to learn that residents are excited to see the road improvements. He stated that he came into City Hall on a Friday and spoke with customers who were happy be able to do business on a Friday. He reported that he attended the Senior Center International Day of Peace event and the Celebration of Life for Sammy Pace. He offered his condolence s to Scott and Kara Robinson for their recent family loses.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale and seconded by Councilmember Ross to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
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 - Sep 14, 2022 3:00 PM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Sep 14, 2022 5:30 PM C. Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for August 2022 Recommendation: The City Council acting in its capacity for the City, the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency,
the Housing Successor Agency and the Cathedral City
Public Finance Authority Board receive and file payment of claims and demands in the aggregate sum of $10,190,781
for the month of August 2022.
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D. Accept Resignation of Jill Philbrook from the Palm Springs International Airport Commission
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council accept the resignation of Jill Philbrook from the Palm Springs International Airport Commission effective immediately and direct staff to
proceed with filling the vacant seat.
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E. Second Reading of 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. Provide second reading by title only, and adopt and
ordinance approving 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 Cathedral City P a g e 5 Printed on 10/06/2022
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.
Ord 864
F. Adopt the Resolution Accepting Two Declarations of Dedication and the Offer of Dedication of Lot "F" of Parcel Map No. 30726, for Public Street Purposes, for use as an Access Road to a New Water Reservoir and Accepting the Access Road into the City Maintained Street System Subject to its Improvement
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution making findings and accepting the Declarations of Dedication recorded on February 3, 1982; rescinding the previously rejected offer of dedication of Lot “F” of Parcel Map No. 30726; accepting the dedication of Lot “F”; and accepting the access road granted by said
Declarations of Dedication and on Lot “F” of Parcel Map No. 30726, into the City maintained street system, subject to their improvement.
Reso 2022-48
G. School Resource Officer Contract 2022-2024
Recommendation: To authorize an agreement, in the amount not to exceed, $324,400, by and between the City of Cathedral City and Palm Springs Unified School District (District) for the Police Department to provide the District one trained police officer on a full-time basis as a School Resource Officer (SRO) for FY 2022/23 and FY 2023/24.
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H. Approve Cathedral City High School Homecoming Parade Special Use Permit 22-007
Recommendation: To approve Special Use Permit 22-007 for the Cathedral City High School Homecoming Parade and waive the
application fee.
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4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023 Proposed Staffing Budget Adjustments Recommendation: Recommend City Council approve FY 2022/2023 Proposed Staffing Budget Adjustments
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It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to agendize an item to consider a grant writing position.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Carnevale to approve the FY 2022/2023 Proposed Staffing Budget Adjustments.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember
AYES: Gutierrez, Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory
B. 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. News is good and trending in the right direction. He recommended that the City Council take action to extend Resolution 2020-06.
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A motion was made by Ma yor Pro Tem Lamb and seconded by Councilmember Carnevale to extend Resolution 2020 -06, which proclaims the existence of an emergency situation and local emergency due to the worldwide spread of COVID-19.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember
AYES: Gutierrez, Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory
7. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
8. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 8:06 p.m. in memory of Sammy Pace.
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