CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, June 28, 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. Publi c 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 following 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 - Jun 14, 2023 3:00 PM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 14, 2023 5:30 PM C. Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for May 2023 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 $5,823,523.94 for the month of May 2023.
D. Notice of Completion for the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge (aka Cathedral Canyon Bridge over Whitewater River) Project (CIP 8919) Recommendation: To accept and approve the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge (aka Cathedral Canyon Bridge over Whitewater River)
Project (C08919) as final; 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 Ames
Construction Inc. upon expiration of the Notice of
Completion.
E. Vehicle Tow Service Franchise Ordinance
Recommendation: To conduct second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 12.78 to the Cathedral City Municipal Code.
(Attachment 1)
F. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amendment - Renewal of Inactive Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
Recommendation: To provide second reading, by title only, and adopt an ordinance amending Sections 5.88.040 and 5.88.055 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code related to Cannabis Business License expiration and renewals.
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G. Ratify Nominations by Councilmembers for Commission/Committee Seats and Appoint Individuals to Serve a Three-year Term to Expire June 30, 2026.
Recommendation: To ratify the following nominations and appoint each individual to serve a three-year term continuing through June 30, 2026:
Planning Commission:
Nomination by Councilmember Nancy Ross to reappoint
Rich Malacoff
Nomination by Mayor Pro Tem Mark Carnevale to reappoint Skye Daley
Architectural Review Committee:
Nomination by Mayor Pro Tem Mark Carnevale to reappoint Stephen Burchard
Historic Preservation Committee:
Nomination by Councilmember Nancy Ross to reappoint
Baudilio Corrales
Parks and Community Events Commission:
Nomination by Mayor Pro Tem Mark Carnevale to reappoint Angel Herrera
Public Arts Commission:
Nomination by Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez to appoint Leonard Rick Travis
Nomination by Councilmember Raymond Gregory to
reappoint Craig Liebelt
H. Coachella Valley Conservation Commission Trails Management Sub- Committee Appointment
Recommendation: To appoint Erin Hyland, Parks and Community Events Commission, to represent Cathedral City on the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission Trails Management Sub-
Committee
I. Auto Center Digital Reader Board Replacement and City Advertising Request
Recommendation: To approve funding 75% of the acquisition and installation costs, not-to-exceed $359,074, in order to replace five electronic reader boards within the Cathedral City Auto Center; and approve an amendment to the Economic
Development Community Assistance budget (100-100-130-
135-8650-8658) in the amount of $359,074 to allow for this expenditure.
J. Update City Council Policy Manual
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Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve updates to the City Council Policy Manual, updating the Mission, Values, and Vision Statement and Section 2.07.060 Council Travel Policy.
K. Approval of Grant Expenditure SLESA FY 2020-2021
Recommendation: To approve the Expenditure Plan appropriating Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA)
funds from FY 2021-2022 for motor officer equipment and police motorcycle radio equipment.
L. Award Contract to DBX Inc. for the Landau Boulevard/McCallum Way Intersection Improvements
Recommendation: To award a construction contract to DBX Inc., in the amount of $1,021,888.50 for the Landau Boulevard/McCallum Way
Intersection Improvements Project (C08662) and approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of
$153,283.28 for any unforeseeable construction costs;
thereby, bringing the total construction budget for this Project to $1,175,171.78; and approve a budget adjustment to the FY 2023-2024 CIP Plan by allocating prior years
Senate Bill 1 (RMRA/SB-1) funds in the amount of
$485,000.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract documents; and authorize the City
Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the Project and issue the Notice to Proceed.
4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 2023/2024 Annual Rate Increase Request for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection for Residential, Commercial and Roll Off Services Recommendation: To approve a 2023/2024 tax year rate increase for the collection, recycling, and disposal of municipal solid waste on Commercial, Residential, and Roll-Off Services; and
approve a Resolution approving tax roll billing for Residential Services.
B. Readoption of 2021-2029 Housing Element (General Plan Amendment No. 20-001)
Recommendation: To approve a Resolution re-adopting the 2021-2029 Housing Element (General Plan Amendment No. 20-001).
C. CFD 2006-1, IA #19, Formation, Election and Ordinance Public Hearing Recommendation: City Council of the City of Cathedral City, acting on behalf of Improvement Area (IA) No. 19 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District (CFD) 2006-1 (law
enforcement, police, paramedic, park and general
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maintenance services), adopt the following:
· Resolution of Formation determining the validity of
prior proceedings (Resolution 2023-07, Resolution of
Intention)
· Resolution Calling for a Special Election
· Resolution Canvassing the Results of the Special
Election
· Introduce the 1st reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax
D. Historic Preservation Application for Agnes Pelton Home and Studio Recommendation: To continue the item to a date uncertain.
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Ratify the Nomination by Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez to appoint John Rivera to serve an additional three-year term on the Architectural Review Committee
Recommendation: Ratify the Nomination of John Rivera, by Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez, to serve on the Architectural Review Committee for an additional three-year term continuing
through June 30, 2026.
B. 2023 Student Creative Recycling Art Program (S.C.R.A.P.) Gallery Update and Agreement Approval
Recommendation: To approve an Agreement with the Student Creative Recycling Art Program (S.C.R.A.P.) in an amount not to
exceed $90,000 annually, to provide support on recycling, reuse and waste reduction programs.
C. Approve Agreement with Park Consulting Group for EnerGov Implementation
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the agreement with Park Consulting Group, authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents and approve a budget
amendment of $177,310.
D. Approval of a License Agreement with Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) for Construction Staging for the PSUSD Landau Elementary School Modernization Project
Recommendation: To approve a four-year License Agreement with Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) for Temporary
Construction Access and Construction Staging on City-
owned property for the PSUSD Landau Elementary School
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for a total amount of $184,160; and authorize the City
Manager to execute the Agreement.
E. Award a Contract to Granite Construction Company for the Date Palm Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP 8840
Recommendation: To award a construction contract to Granite Construction Company, in the amount of $4,668,436 for the construction of Date Palm Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project and
approve a 8 percent (8%) contingency in the amount of
$401,564.00 for any unforeseeable construction costs that may be incurred, thereby, bringing the total construction budget for this Project to $5,070,000.00; and approve the allocations of available FY 2023/2024 Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) Funds from the Agua Caliente Band of
Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) in the amount of $5,000,000;
available FY 2023/2024 Cal-Recycle Grant Funds in the
amount of $70,000 for the construction of the Project; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract documents (attached); and, to authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the Project and to issue the Notice to Proceed.
F. Award Contract to Granite Construction Company for City-Wide Repaving Projects
Recommendation: For the City Council to:
(i) Award a construction contract to Granite Construction Company, in the amount of $970,221.00 for the construction of the East Palm Canyon Drive Pavement Rehabilitation
Project (C08669), Da Vall Street Improvements (C08665), San Eljay Pavement Rehabilitation (C08667), and the Public Alley Reconstruction Project (C08670); and
(ii) Approve a contingency in the amount of $97,022.10 for any unforeseeable construction costs; thereby, bringing the total construction budget for these Projects to
$1,067,243.10; and
(iii) Approve the allocation of available FY 2023-2024 CIP Unidentified General Funds (MOE) from account 100-100-
150-156-8800-8802 in the amount of $147,282.50 for the
construction of the Da Vall Street Improvements (C08665) and Public Alley Reconstruction Projects; and
(iv) Approve the allocation of available Measure A
Funds from account 243-100-150-156-8800-8802 for the
construction of East Palm Canyon Pavement Rehabilitation (C08669) and Da Vall Street Improvements (C08665) in the amount of $541,829.00; and
(v) Approved the allocation of available Assessment
District 86-5 Funds from account 344-100-150-156-8800-
8802 for the construction of San Eljay Pavement
Rehabilitation (C08667) in the amount of $378,131.60; and Cathedral City P a g e 7
(vi) Authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract documents; and authorize the City Engineer to
request bonds and insurance for the Project and issue the Notice to Proceed.
G. Consulting Agreement for Christiansen and Co. for Engineering Land Development Management Support
Recommendation: To approve a Professional Services Agreement with Christiansen & Company to provide Land Development
Engineering Support Management Consulting Services for
the not to exceed total of $93,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
H. Reimbursement Agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Amendment No. 1 for the Improvement of Date Palm Drive between I-10 and Varner Road and Approval of an Agreement with MSA Consulting, Inc. to complete the Design of the Improvements
Recommendation: To Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Reimbursement Agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments (CVAG) for the Improvement of Date Palm
Drive between Interstate 10 and Varner Road, adding
$688,000 to the overall Project cost, with the City's share for this Amendment No. 1 as $172,000 and CVAG's share as
$516,000; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execute the Agreement; and approve an Agreement for
Design and Professional Services with MSA Consulting, Inc. to complete the design of the Date Palm Drive between
Interstate 10 and Varner Road in the amount of $688,000 and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Agreement; and amend the FY 2023/2024 and 2024/2025
CIP Plan to reflect the CVAG and City commitments.
I. 2023 Updates and Proposed Revisions to the Cathedral City WaterSmart Landscapes Grant Program
Recommendation: To approve the updated and proposed revisions to the City's WaterSmart Landscapes Grant Program (Program),
including increases to Program rebates for individual
properties up to $1,000 and adding Homeowners
Associations (HOAs) into the Program with rebates up to $20,000, with herein detailed parameters for the Program; and, direct Staff to amend the Program grant application materials to reflect said revisions and send out notifications to property owners and HOAs within the City regarding
changes to the Program.
J. Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 General Fund Community Assistance Grant Program
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Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council appoint an Ad Hoc subcommittee to review grant applications.
7. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for members of the City Council to request that, and for the City Council t o 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:
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