CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
5:30 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
MAYOR
Rita Lamb
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
Mark Carnevale
Councilmember
Nancy Ross
Councilmember
Raymond Gregory
Councilmember
Ernesto Gutierrez
• CALL TO ORDER
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
• ROLL CALL
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
At this time the City Council may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the City Council may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda but may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for clarification. The Mayor may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting. Publ ic Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.
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2. COUNCIL REPORTS
This is an opportunity for each member of the City Council to report on any conferences they attend, local events or make any other comments they may have.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The followin g Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the City Council at one time without discussion. Any Council Member, Staff Member, or Citizen may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
B. Minutes Approval
1. City Council - Study Session - Mar 8, 2023 3:00 PM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Mar 8, 2023 5:30 PM
3. City Council - Special Meeting - Mar 15, 2023 2:00 PM C. Accept Resignation of Stephen Vericker from the Parks and Community Events Commission
Recommendation: To accept the resignation of Stephen Vericker from the Parks and Community Events Commission effective
immediately and direct staff to proceed with filling the vacant seat.
D. Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for February 2023 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 $8,441,110.27 for the
month of February 2023.
E. Notice of Completion for Via De Anza Street Improvements, Phase I (CIP 8834)
Recommendation: To accept and approve the Via De Anza Street Improvements, Phase I Project (CIP 8834) as complete; and authorize the City Manager to execute and file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Granite
Construction, Inc. upon expiration of the Notice of
Completion.
F. California Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant
Recommendation: To accept the 2022-2025 California Board of State and Community Corrections "Officer Wellness and Mental Health Cathedral City P a g e 3
Grant" in the amount of $34,402.05.
G. Purchase of two vehicles for personnel assigned to East PACT Recommendation: To authorize staff to purchase two vehicles from Quality Chevrolet of Escondido, which will be utilized by CCPD staff assigned to East PACT. The vehicles to be purchased are a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and 2022
Chevrolet Colorado, Crew Cab, with a total price of
$82,665.15 along with emergency lighting installed on both units at $12,682.79 for a total of $95,347.95.
H. Ratification of Agreement Between the City of Cathedral City and The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Recommendation: To ratify the agreement between the City of Cathedral City ("City") and The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees ("AFSCME") via the Memorandum of
Understanding ("MOU") for the period of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025.
I. Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Application Services for Downtown Dog Park
Recommendation: To approve a task order for MVR Consulting to provide Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Application
Services for the proposed Downtown Dog Park not to
exceed $30,000; authorize the Director of
Engineering/Public Works to execute the task order if it is determined the location of the Downtown Dog Park is
eligible for the LWCF Grant; and authorize a $30,000
General Fund Budget Amendment to the Engineering
Professional and Technical Services 100-8601 fund.
4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. SUP #23-002: Maya La Feria International De Cultura
Recommendation: To approve Special Use Permit #23-002 and allow the Maya La Feria International De Cultura event to utilize the
Community Amphitheater on Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2023.
B. Public Arts Commission Arts Education Funding Request: Cathedral City Senior Center Blues/Jazz Concert Series
Recommendation: To approve an award of $2,800 of Arts in Public Places funds to support the Cathedral City Senior Center's Yves Evans Presents Blues/Jazz Concert Series
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C. Request 4-year Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management Recommendation: To authorize, effective with fiscal year (FY 2023/2024), a lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for (8) eight Police Department vehicles at an annual cost of
$93,572.50 with an optional maintenance program of
$5,432.04 for a total cost of $99,004.40 annually.
Additionally, to authorize the installation of emergency lighting and equipment for $45,687, including tax.
D. Consulting Agreement with HR Green for Land Development Engineering Support
Recommendation: To approve a Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. to provide Land Development Engineering
Support Consulting Services and Electronic Plan Check
Services for the amount of $64,000 and $30,000,
respectively for not to exceed total of $94,000; and,
authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
E. 2023 SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program Funding Application
Recommendation: To authorize the submittal of a 2023 SB 821, Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program funding application for two (2) potential bike lane improvement Projects; authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to authorize a Task Order under the Annual Contract for Traffic Engineering Services with STC Traffic Inc., to provide engineering
assistance and complete the Application(s) for the 2023 SB 821, Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program funding
program; and, authorize the City Manager to sign all
applications/letters for the Funding Program.
7. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for members of the City Council to request that, and for the City Council to discuss whether, one or more items should be added to the agenda of a future regular or special City Council meeting. To comply with the Brown Act, discussion should be limited to whether to add the item(s), and direction given to the City Manager regarding scheduling and prioritization of the item(s).
8. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC:
The City of Cathedral City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to participate in this m eeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 770-0322 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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If you desire to address the City Council during the meeting, please complete a Request to Speak Form available at the entrance and present it to the Cit y Clerk. Speakers will be called upon at the appropriate time.
Any documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall located at 68 -700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero during normal business hours. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.cathedralcity.gov.