CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 26, 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 Raymond Gregory offered a moment of reflection. • 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
There were no changes to the agenda.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Rick Saldivar d iscussed some of the community cleanup projects his church is involved in.
Jesse Borrega, CCPD POA President, expressed his concern with comments made by the Mayor. He stated that the CCPD POA is asking residents of District 4 to vote no on the Mayor's reelection. They endorsed candidate Rick Saldivar.
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Scott Robinson, Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club, presented plaques to City Manager and the Mayor for their participation in Sammy's Meatball Festival.
Martha Vistica expressed her concern with the smea r campaign against the Mayor.
She also expressed her concern with an incident she had with the Police Department.
Bill Wright, Developer, expressed his concern with the process to complete a project in the City and asked for help with his pending approvals.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Rita Lamb reported that she participated in the PSUSD Racial Equity and Diversity Conference and gave a shout out to the Cathedral City High School folklorico dancers for their performance. She reported that she attende d the Monster Shakes’ grand opening, the North Lake Pilot Restoration Project, the Cathedral City Senior Center event with Congressman Ruiz, Dinner with Patsi at Nicolino's, and College of the Desert’s State of the College. She announced that Noon Rotary w ill be recognizing Terry Applegate and Officer Gavin Smith at their upcoming Hero's Dinner.
Councilmember Mark Carnevale reported that he attended the Monster Shakes’ grand opening, CVEP seminar, the Senior Center event with Congressman Ruiz, College of the Desert’s State of the College, and Dinner with Patsi. He reported that he spoke with some cannabis industry representatives and hopes we can do something to help them out . He also reported that he along with Stone James, Economic Development Director, will be meeting with developers to discuss the North City area. He reported that he will be attending a Noon Rotary luncheon, Tejano Music Festival, and Spooktacular. He also reported that he , along with Councilmember Ross , attended a zoom meeting with Gre g Rodriguez from the County of Riverside to discuss housing for the un -housed. He gave a shout out to Officer Brooks and Officer Powers for their assistance with the homeless.
Councilmember Nancy Ross reported that this is her last month with the Housin g Leadership Academy. She provided a summary of the meetings and appointments she took on an array of topics. She reported on an interaction she had with an upset constituent. She gave a shoutout to Councilmember Gregory for the signs he provided around th e City related to Measure K, and hopes everyone votes yes on Measure K.
Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported that he has been dealing with a personal matter with his mother and he thanked everyone for their well wishes. He reported that he attended the ERICA Board meeting, the Equality California Awards, the Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine fundraiser, the Brothers in the Desert Candidate Conversation, and the Riverside County Transportation Commission Budget and Implementation Committee meeting. He reminded everyone of the upcoming Fall events. He encouraged everyone to research and vote in the upcoming election. He acknowledged Actor Leslie Jordan who passed away.
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez reported that he attended a meeting for an introduction to the Angel Force U.S.A. organization. He reported that he attended his weekly Cathedral City P a g e 3 Printed on 11/03/2022
update meeting with City Manager Charles McClendon. He reported that he has been very busy doing personal things and speaking with residents. He provided some feedback he recei ved from residents related to speeding, noise and code enforcement issues within the City , which he hopes the City can address. He also announced the upcoming city events.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale and seconded by Mayo r Pro Tem Lamb to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem
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 - Oct 12, 2022 2:30 PM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Oct 12, 2022 5:30 PM C. Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for September 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 $6,068,910 for the month of September 2022.
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D. Conditional Use Permit No. 21-016
Recommendation: 1. Find that the proposed project is Categorically Exempt under Section No.15332, (Class No. 32, In-Fill
Development Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Approve Resolution No. 2022-_____ making findings
in support of the City Council's decision to reverse the decision of the Planning Commission and approve
Conditional Use Permit No. 21-016.
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E. Approve a Resolution Adopting a Records Retention Schedule authorizing the destruction of certain City records
Recommendation: To approve a Resolution of the City Council adopting a Records Retention Schedule authorizing the destruction
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of certain City Records and repealing Resolution No.
2015-44 and approve a Resolution of the City Council
serving as the Board for the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency rescinding Resolution SA-2015-
02 in its entirety.
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SA 2022-01
F. Resolution to Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit applications for CalRecycle grants and payment programs Recommendation: To adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of application(s) to CalRecycle for grant and payment programs and
authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents necessary to implement and secure payments.
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G. Notice of Completion for Capital Improvement Projects: Century Park Neighborhood Rehabilitation (CIP No. C08663), Sarah Street Pavement Rehabilitation (CIP No. C08512), and Avenida Los Niños Surface Widening (CIP No. C08513)
Recommendation: For the City Council to accept and approve the following capital improvement projects: Century Park Neighborhood Rehabilitation (C08663), Sarah Street Pavement
Rehabilitation (C08512), and Avenida Los Niños Surface
Widening (C08513), as complete; and, authorize the City Manager to execute and file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's office on behalf of the City Council; and, authorize the release of retention funds to Matich Corporation (Matich) upon expiration of the Notice of Completion.
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4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Gift of Drone Show
Recommendation: To accept a gift in the amount of $50,000 from Grizzly Entertainment for a drone light show at the Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale and seconded by Councilmember Gregory t o accept a gift in the amount of $50,000 from Grizzly Entertainment for a drone light show at the Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember
SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
AYES: Gutierrez, Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory
B. Panorama Park Renovation Project
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the documents required for the purchase and installation of two (2) USA Shade & Fabric Structures, Inc. shade structures to cover the playground equipment at Panorama Park in the amount of $172,559.98; and, authorize the Director of
Engineering/Public Works to execute all required quotes and proposals for the labor and materials to complete the
Panorama Park Renovation Project including picnic tables, benches, and grills in the amount of $43,523.20 and the repair and refresh of the soft surfacing in the amount of $18,984.00, respectively, for a project total of $258,573.90, which includes a 10% contingency for unforeseen
construction related expenses all to be funded from FY
2021-22 and 22-23 Parks Improvement and Maintenance
Plan, Environmental Conservation Fund 246 and current FY Park Maintenance Budget 100-8301.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Carnevale and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb to a uthorize the City Manager to execute the documents required for the purchase and installation of two (2) USA Shade & Fabric Structures, Inc. shade structures to cover the playground equipment at Panorama Park in the amount of $172,559.98; and , authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to execute all required quotes and proposals for the labor and materials to complete the Panorama Park Renovation Project including picnic tables, benches, and grills in the amount of $43,523.20 and the repair and refresh of th e soft surfacing in the am ount of $18,984.00, respectively, for a project total of $258,573.90, which includes a 10% contingency for unforeseen construction related expenses all to be funded from FY 2021 -22 and 22 -23 Parks Improvement and Maintenance Plan, Environmental Conservation Fund 246 and current FY Park Maintenance Budget 100-8301.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Gutierrez, Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory
C. Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Service Agreement
Recommendation: Approve the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Service Provider Agreement for a total of
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$30,000 for the fiscal year, Exhibit “A” Scope of Services, and Exhibit “B” Payment Program for FY22/23; and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Richard Altman stated that the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Board has new members with a new direction. He expressed their willingness to work with the City and urged the Ci ty Council to approve the proposed agreement.
Diane Soto, Interim CEO for Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, provided her background and stated that the Chamber is working on the issues and they are being proactive. Sh e expressed their willingn ess to work with the City.
Jo Beth Prudhomme, Sales Manager Greater Cochella Valley Chamber of Commerce, she expressed her excitement about the direction the City is going.
She feels she has a lot of creative ideas and is looking forward to working with the City.
Shelley Kaplan, Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber has gone through a transition and is revitalizing itself. He expressed the importance of the Chamber and their willingness to work wi th the City. He urged the City Council to approve the proposed agreement.
After discussion the City Council expressed their concerns and would like to work with the Chamber on conditions for the proposed agreement.
A motion was made by Councilmember Greg ory and seconded by Councilmember Ross to table this item to no longer than 60 days to allow a subcommittee, appointed by Mayor, to work with members of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce on conditions for the proposed agreement.
Mayor Gutierrez appointed Councilmember Ross and Councilmember Carnevale to sit on a subcommittee to work with members of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember
AYES: Gutierrez, Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory
D. 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.
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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 emerg ency actions related to COVID -19 and Monkeypox. He continues to monitor the data from Riverside County and does not recommend any action at this time.
Councilmember Raymond Gregory requested the staff update the Council on the data related to Monkeypox a nd Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) on future agendas.
7. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Lamb requested that staff provide a presentation on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness efforts of the City.
It was the consensus of the City Council to agendize an item at a future meeting for staff to provide a presentation on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness efforts of the City.
8. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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