CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 9, 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 Raymond Gregory led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
Mayor Pro Tem Rita Lamb offered the Invocation and 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 Absent
Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 5:30 PM
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the Agenda.
1. OATH OF OFFICE - Michael Contreras, Fire Chief
City Clerk Tracey Hermosillo administered the Oath of Office to Fire Chief Michael Contreras.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Sergio Espericueta expressed his concern with comments made by Mayor Gutierrez on social media and asked that they be removed to protect his safety.
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Augustin Alejandre expressed his concern with comments and photos posted on social media by Mayor Gutierrez and fears for his safety.
Maria Resondez expressed her concern with comments and photos posted by Mayor Gutierrez on social media and fears for her children and that they may be bullied as a result.
Danny Lee congratulated the Councilmembers on their reelection to the City Council. He thanked all those who ran for office and thanked everyone for their help to suppor t Measure K , which did not pass. He would like to see the City Council prioritize an update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
3. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported on the Tejano Music Festival, Halloween Spooktacular, the Palm Sp rings Pride Parade, and the CVAG Transportation Committee meeting. He announced the upcoming Veteran's Day events and the Hot Air Balloon Festival. He gave a shout out to the Engineering and Public Works Departments for their work on various projects aroun d the City. He expressed his thanks to those who supported Measure K and hopes the City can continue to work towards other opportunities in the future.
Councilmember Mark Carnevale reported that he attended the Coachella Valley Animal Campus Meeting, the College of the Desert State of the College, the Candidate Forum at the Senior Center, Spooktacular, Fields of Valor, and the Palm Springs Pride Parade. He gave a shout out to Councilmember Ross , who is ill and still taking meetings via zoom. He reported th at he hosted a CVCAN event at his restaurant, Nicolino's. He provided an overview of the work that the homeless liaison officers have been doing. He announced that he will be meeting with Economic Development Director Stone James to discuss development in the North City area.
He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Pro Tem Rita Lamb welcomed Fire Chief Michael Contreras to Cathedral city.
She reported that she did an interview with MIG Consulting related to the Five -Year Strategic Plan, which is one of the goals of Council for 2022. She also reported that she spoke with Galia Brown, Communications person for Dezart Performs, who indicated that they are looking for a permanent place and that they have their eye on a location in Cathedral City. She rep orted that she attended the Fields of Valor and gave a shout out to Jo Anne Kennon for all her efforts. She also reported that she will attend the Veterans for Peace event at Desert Memorial Park. She commented on the Senior Center's Cactus Club, which pro vides scholarships for memberships.
She reported on the Noon Rotary's Hero's Dinner and the presentation provided by Fred Bell Executive Director of the Palm Springs Air Museum. She also reported that the Senior Center recognized United Nations Day, which was a wonderful event.
She announced that she attended the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Board of Trustees meeting and will attend the upcoming Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy meeting.
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez welcomed Fire Chief Michael Contreras. He reported on his campaign efforts prior to the election, which helped him hear concerns and praises Cathedral City P a g e 3 Printed on 11/23/2022
from the residents. He congratulated newly reelected Councilmember Mark Carnevale and Councilmember Raymond Gregory. He thanked all those w ho ran and participated in the election. He expressed his concern with comments made by Jesse Borrego, President of the CCPOA, at a pervious Council meeting and stated that he will continue to work together with the Police Department.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb, Mark Carnevale, Raymond Gregory ABSENT: Nancy Ross
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 26, 2022 3:00 PM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Oct 26, 2022 5:30 PM C. Resolution of Intention (ROI) to Establish Improvement Area (IA) No. 15 - CFD NO. 2006-01
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of Intention (ROI) to establish Improvement Area #15 - CFD NO. 2006-01, and setting the public hearing date for December 14, 2022.
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D. CDBG Professional Consulting Services Agreement Extension with The Ramsay Group
Recommendation: City Council approve a one-year Professional Consulting Services Agreement with provisions for two one-year
extensions with The Ramsay Group in the amount not to
exceed $50,000 per year to provide Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) administrative support
services for the CDBG program; and, authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreement.
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E. Resolution Designating Holidays Cathedral City Public Offices Shall be Closed for Calendar Year 2023
Recommendation: To adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, California, Designating Holidays on which Cathedral City P a g e 4 Printed on 11/23/2022
City Public Offices Shall be Closed for Calendar Year 2023.
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5. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.62 (Historic Preservation) to the Cathedral City Municipal Code
Recommendation: To introduce and provide first reading for an Ordinance, and waive reading beyond the title, adding Chapter 8.62 -
Historic Preservation - to the Cathedral City Municipal Code.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb to introduce and provide first reading for an Ordinance, and waive reading beyond the title, adding Chapter 8.62 - Historic Preservation - to the Cathedral City Municipal Code.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb, Mark Carnevale, Raymond Gregory
ABSENT: Nancy Ross
B. 2022 Building and Fire Codes Adoption
Recommendation: 1) Introduce and provide first reading, by title only (waiving further reading), of an ordinance adopting the 2022 editions of the California Building and Fire Codes with the requisite findings in support of local additions and amendments to the codes; and
2) Schedule a public hearing date of November 30, 2022 to consider adoption of the ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb and seconded by Councilmember Carnevale to introduce and provide first reading, by title only (waiving further reading), of a n ordinance adopting the 2022 editions of the California Building and Fire Codes with the requisite findings in support of local additions and amendments to the codes; and schedule a public hearing date of November 30, 2022 to consider adoption of the o rdinance pursuant to Government C ode Section 50022.3.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember
AYES: Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb, Mark Carnevale, Raymond Gregory
ABSENT: Nancy Ross
C. Award of Design Professional Services Agreement between the City with HR Green for Date Palm Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project (City Project No. C08840)
Recommendation: To approve a Design Professional Services Agreement with HR Green Inc. for the design and preparation of bid ready construction documents for the Date Palm Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Project No. C08840) in the not to exceed amount of $241,443; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and, authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to execute a Task Order in the amount not to exceed $10,000 for “On-Call” material testing and geotechnical services related to the project; and
authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $251,443
from available FY 2022/2023 Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funds for the completion of the design work.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb and seconded by Councilmember Carnevale to approve the To approve a Design Professional Services Agreement with HR Green Inc. for the d esign and preparation of bid read y construction documents for the Date Palm Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Project No.
C08840) in the not to exceed amount of $241,443; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and, authorize the Dire ctor of Engineering/Public Works to execute a Task Order in the amount not to exceed $10,000 for “On -Call” material testing and geotechnical services related to the project; and authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $251,443 from available FY 2022/2023 Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funds for the completion of the design work.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Councilmember
AYES: Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb, Mark Carnevale, Raymond Gregory
ABSENT: Nancy Ross
D. Proposal with Verde Design for Second Street Dog Park Conceptual Plan
Recommendation: To approve a proposal with Verde Design, Inc. in the amount of $13,340 for a Conceptual Design Plan for the Second
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Street Dog Park; and, authorize the Director of
Engineering/Public Works to execute the proposal.
Councilmember Raymond Gregory would like to see the cost and options for the proposed dog park for new or existing lighting.
Danny Lee expressed his excitement and support of this item.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb and seconded by Councilmember Gregory to approve the To approve a proposal with Verde Design, Inc. in the amount of $13,340 for a Conceptual Design Plan for the Second Street Dog Park; and, authorize the Direct or of Engineering/Public Works to execute the proposal.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
AYES: Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb, Mark Carnevale, Raymond Gregory
ABSENT: Nancy Ross
E. Award of a Professional Services Agreement with NCE Inc. for the development of a Cathedral City Pavement Management Program Recommendation: To approve a Professional Services Agreement with NCE, Inc., to prepare and develop a Cathedral City Pavement
Management Program, in a not-to-exceed amount of
$76,143.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute all required contract documents.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lamb to approve a Profession al Services Agreement with NCE, Inc., to prepare and develop a Cathedral City Pavement Management Program, in a not - to-exceed amount of $76,143.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute all required contract documents.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb, Mark Carnevale, Raymond Gregory
ABSENT: Nancy Ross
F. Update on Emergency Actions Related to COVID-19
Recommendation: Update on Status of Emergency Proclamation. Possible Cathedral City P a g e 7 Printed on 11/23/2022
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, Monkeypox (MPX) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
He stated that he does not recommend any action at this time.
This item was for information and direction only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council.
8. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There was no discussion on future agenda items.
9. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting of November 9, 2022, at 7:35 p.m., to November 30, 2022.
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