CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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 Rita Lamb. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Gutierrez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Carnevale offered a Moment of Silence and the Invocation. • ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Rita Lamb Mayor Present 5:30 PM
Mark Carnevale Mayor Pro Tem Present 5:30 PM
Nancy Ross Councilmember Present 5:30 PM
Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 5:30 PM
Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 5:30 PM
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.
• SPECIAL RECOGNITION - Larry Davis, Forest Lawn Memorial - Parks & Mortuaries
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Carnevale thanked Larry Davis for his service at Forest Lawn and to Cathedral City.
Mayor Rita Lamb read a letter from former mayor, Kathy DeRosa, thanking Larry Davis for his service.
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The City Council presented a certificate of recognition thanking him for his service and congratulating him on his retirement.
The Cathedral City Noon Rotary thanked Larry Davis for his service and presented him with a plaque.
Larry Davis discussed the history and relationship of Forest Lawn and Cathedral City and thanked everyone.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Joe Feringa expressed his concern with the development in the Rio Del Sol community and how it is impacting his quality of life. He also expressed frustr ation with the builder and staff.
Kit Snider expressed her concern with the development in the Rio Del Sol community and how it is impacting her quality of life. She also expressed frustration with the builder and staff.
Marc Shapiro expressed his concer n with the development in the Rio Del Sol community and how it is impacting his quality of life. He also expressed frustration with the builder and staff. He indicated that they are having a meeting with staff and requested that Councilmember Ross attend.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Raymond Gregory reminded everyone that it is raining and flooding in the area and thanked staff for their efforts. He reported that he along with his colleagues, attended the Chanukah event which was held at Boomers. He re ported that he attended the Palm Springs International Film Festival and encouraged everyone to attend a show. He also reported that he was able to tour the new Acrisure Arena. He reported that he attended the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting, where they discussed mid-year adjustments. He reported that he had multiple meetings with staff and thanked them. He reported that he met with one of the local cannabis retailers and also met with a developer. He announced the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday. He also announced the upcoming City Council Goal Setting meeting, which will be held on January 28, 2023.
Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale reported that he attended the Chanukah event, which was held at Boomers. He reported that he spent tim e discussing many issues with residents, which included graffiti, lights at the soccer park, and speeding issues. He also reported that he met with Councilmember Ross and Stone James, Economic Development Director, to discuss the proposed Chamber contract. He reported that he met with Councilmember Gutierrez, Robert Rodriguez, Planning/Building Director, and an owner of Circle K who is planning to relocate his business to another area of the City. He also reported that he attended Sheriff Bianco's swearing in ceremony and the League of California Cities Riverside Division meeting . He reported that he plans to attend the upcoming DVBA Board Installation dinner, which will be held on January 12, 2023. He recommended Desert Thai Restaurant and encouraged everyone to check them out. He thanked Commander Enos for sending him an Cathedral City P a g e 3 Printed on 1/19/2023
update on the Homeless Liaisons progress. He announced that his family welcomed a new great grandchild, and it was a great Christmas.
Councilmember Nancy Ross announced that she and her hu sband took a cruise over the holidays. She thanked Stone James, Economic Development Director, for the opportunity to meet with the Latin Chamber of Commerce, she is hopeful that they will bring some great events to Cathedral City. She reported that representatives from the cannabis industry reached out to her and other Councilmembers to discuss their concerns. She, along with her husband, took pizza to the Fire and Police Departments on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. She expressed her excitement to get to know Fire Chief Contreras and is very appreciative of his help. She thanked Police Chief Crum for all he does to keep everyone safe. She reported that she attended the ribbon cutting for AMP Sports Lounge and DropBy Office , along with Mayor Lamb, who i s already a terrific Mayor.
She invited everyone to attend the upcoming Ocotillo Square Street Sign Topper dedication ceremony, which will be held on January 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez wished everyone a happy and healthy new y ear.
He reported that he attended the Chanukah event , which was held at Boomers. He reported that he had a meeting with Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale, Robert Rodriguez, Planning/Building Director, and the owner of Circle K who is relocating his business to another area of the City. He also reported that he met with Fire Chief Contreras who e feels will improve the Fire Department. He reported that he attended Sheriff Bianco's swearing in ceremony along with Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale. He reported that he attended a funeral for Rene Gomez, owner of Bravo's Automotive. He also attended a wrestling meet at Rancho Mirage High School, which was a great event.
He stated that he encountered several residents that congratulated him on his re - election. He reported that he att ended the League of California Cities Riverside Division Meeting and a meeting with City Manager McClendon. He announced that he will be attending the upcoming CVAG Conservation Committee meeting and the City Council Goal Setting meeting.
Mayor Rita Lamb offered a Mayor's message for the month, to be of service. She is honored that the City is having an event to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Chuperosa lane , which will be held on Saturday Jan 14, 2023. She noted that Cathedral City has a vast network of volunteers who make her think of what she can do herself to make a difference. She reported that she attended the Noon Rotary , where Scott Robinson, Executive Director Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club, discussed the boys and girls club.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale and seconded by Councilmember Gregory to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
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B. Minutes Approval
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1. City Council - Special Meeting - Dec 13, 2022 4:30 PM
2. City Council - Study Session - Dec 14, 2022 3:00 PM
3. City Council - Regular Meeting - Dec 14, 2022 5:30 PM C. Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for November 2022 Recommendation: The City Council acting in its capacity for the City, the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency,
the Housing Successor Agency, the Cathedral City Public Finance Authority Board, and the Cathedral City Downtown Foundation Board receive and file payment of claims and demands in the aggregate sum of $7,488,293.47 for the
month of November 2022.
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D. Approve an Amendment to the CCPMA Memorandum of Understanding Recommendation: To approve an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Cathedral City and
Cathedral City Police Management Association (CCPMA).
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E. Accept Resignation of Chip Yarborough from the Parks and Community Events Commission
Recommendation: To accept the resignation of Chip Yarborough from the Parks and Community Events Commission effective
immediately and direct staff to proceed with filling the vacant seat.
M.O. 2023-05
F. Accept Resignation of Robert Puentes from the Parks and Community Events Commission
Recommendation: To accept the resignation of Robert Puentes from the Parks and Community Events Commission effective immediately
and direct staff to proceed with filling the vacant seat.
M.O. 2023-06
G. Greater Palm Springs Balloon Festival Tourism Grant
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Recommendation: To accept a $17,500.00 Grant from the Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation and approve the expenditure of the matching funds in the amount of $17,500.00 from the General Fund (100) Special Events Budget used to build
upon the successful Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival and Food Truck Fiesta.
M.O. 2023-07
H. Agreement with the CCBC Vacation Club Timeshare Resort for Payment of In-Lieu Fees
Recommendation: To approve an Agreement with the CCBC Vacation Club Timeshare Resort for payment of in-lieu fees, and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
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I. Contract Amendment No 2 to the Design Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. for HSIP Cycle 9B Date Palm and Varner Road Safety Improvements Project
Recommendation: To approve Amendment No. 2 to the Design Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. for the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program
(HSIP) Cycle 9B Date Palm and Varner Road Safety
Improvements Project to increase the term of the Agreement for an additional twelve (12) months; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2.
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J. Approval of Resolution to Summarily Vacate an Unimproved 20-foot- wide Public Alley, known as Lot “AC” of the Cathedral City Subdivision, located in the block between Cove Lane and Grove Street, east of Cathedral Canyon Drive (Vacation No. 2022-02)
Recommendation: To approve and adopt the Resolution summarily vacating all City and public interests in an unimproved 20-foot-wide alley, described as Lot “AC” of Cathedral City, as shown on the map filed in Book 13, on Pages 24 through 26, of Maps, Records of Riverside County, located in the block between Cove Lane and Grove Street, east of Cathedral Canyon
Drive.
Reso 2023-01
K. Escena Tracts 32557 and 32558: Approval of Termination, Release and Assumption (TRA) Agreements with Palm Springs Classic LLC (Lennar Homes) and EMP1, LLC, approval of new Subdivision Improvement Agreements for Completion of Improvements with EMP1, LLC, and approval of Amendment No. 9 to Subdivision Agreement for Tract 32558 with Palm Springs Classic LLC
Recommendation: To approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreements with EMP1, LLC, for the completion of improvements in Tracts 32557 and 32558; approve the Transfer, Release and
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Assumption Agreements (TRA) with EMP1, LLC and Palm
Springs Classic, LLC for Tract 32557 and portions of Tract 32558; approve Amendment No. 9 to the original
Subdivision Agreement for Tract 32558 with Palm Springs Classic LLC; and, authorize the execution of all the above agreements by the City Manager and City Clerk, on behalf of the City.
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4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. SUP 22-008 Run for Refugees
Recommendation: To approve Special Use Permit 22-008 for the Northgate Community Church’s Run for Refugees 5K.
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A motion was made by Councilman Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Ross to approve the Special Use Permit 22 -008 for the Northgate Community Church’s Run for Refugees 5K.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
B. Chapter 5.98 Sidewalk Vendors and Chapter 5.48 Peddlers Recommendation: To introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 5.98 and amending Chapter 5.48 of the City of Cathedral City
Municipal Code, provide first reading by title only and waive further reading.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale to introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 5.98 and amending Chapter 5.48 of the City o f Cathedral City Municipal Code, provide first reading by title only and waive further reading.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
C. Approve an Agreement with Woodard and Curran to Provide Phase 1 Combined Sarah Street Area Assessment District Formation Outreach Support
Recommendation: To authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Woodard and Curran in the
amount of $17,035 to provide the City with Phase 1
assessment district public outreach support for the
Combined Sarah Street Area; and, approve a general fund budget amendment in the same amount for the FY
2022/2023 Engineering Professional and Technical Services Budget 100-156-8601.
Mayor Lamb and Councilmember Gregory recused themselves for this item.
David Lamb expressed his support and encouraged the Council to approve the item.
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A motion was made by Council man Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Ross to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Woodard and Curran in the amount of $17,035 to provide the City with Phase 1 assessment district public outreach support for the Combined Sarah Street Area; and, approve a general fund budget amendment in the same amount for the FY 2022/2023 Engineering Professional and Technical Services Budget 100-156-8601.
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember
AYES: Mark Carnevale, Nancy Ross, Ernesto Gutierrez
AWAY: Rita Lamb, Raymond Gregory
D. Ambulance Billing Supplement Reimbursement Program
Recommendation: Approve participation in the California DHCS PP-GEMT IGT Program, replacing two existing programs (GEMT and QAF).
M.O. 2023-14
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale and seconded by Councilmember Gregory to approve the participation in the California DHCS PP - GEMT IGT Program, replacing two existing programs (GEMT and QAF).
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
E. Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Fiscal Service Provider Agreement for January-June 2023; and for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Recommendation: To authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Service
Provider Agreements covering the following periods: (1) January-June 2023 for a total of $45,500, and (2) the full- year service provider agreement for the 2023/2024 fiscal year in the amount of $73,436 subject to: (a) Economic
Development Department confirming the Chamber materially fulfilled the January-June 2023 contract; and (b) Economic Development Department’s professional services budget in the 2023/2024 budget cycle is increased by $43,436 to allow a total annual payment to the Chamber of $73,436 ($53,936 for Chamber services plus $19,500 for the State of the City address).
Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale expressed his support.
Councilmember Ross expressed her concerns with the Chamber and approving the 2023/2024 agreement. She expressed support of approving the January through June 2023 agreement only.
Councilmember Gutierrez expressed his support.
Councilmember Gregory expressed his support.
Mayor Lamb expressed her support.
Diana Soto, Interim CEO Chamber of Commerce, urged the City Council to approve both proposed agreements. Should the Council only approve a 6 month contract, she requested that a date to consider the next agreement be set.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale and seconded by Councilmember Gregory to authorize the City Manager to execute a service agreement with the Greate r Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce from January to June 2023 in the amount of $45,500 and a service provider agreement for the 2023/2024 fiscal year in the amount of $73,436 subject to the Economic Development Department confirming the Greater Coachell a Valley Chamber of Commerce materially fulfilled the January to June 2023 contract, and increase the Economic Development Department's professional services budget in the 2023/2024 by $43,436 for a total annual payment of $73,436.
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RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
AYES: Rita Lamb, Mark Carnevale, Raymond Gregory, Ernesto Gutierrez
NAYS: Nancy Ross
F. 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 related to emergency actions related to COVID-19. He does not recommend any actions at this time.
Terry Applegate expressed her concern with air born viruses and explained what a corsi-rosenthal box is, which is a do-it-yourself air purifier.
G. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There was no discussion on future agenda items.
7. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
Mayor Rita Lamb adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:54 p.m.
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