CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 9, 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 5:35 PM by Mayor Rita Lamb. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Carnevale offered 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.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Corwin Deveas expressed his concerns with the Cathedral City Police Department, the processing of investigations, and the separation of certain employees from the City.
Brenda Ramirez, President of Cathedral City Band Boosters, announced their upcoming car wash fundraiser, whi ch will be held on August 12, 2023, from 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. at Cathedral City High School.
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Lauren Bright, Creative Director of Wild Woman Art Collective, invited the City Council to the upcoming Resurgence art show at Desert Art Woman Gallery in Cathedral City, which takes place September 1-30, 2023.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported on the following:
• His attendance at the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Dinner
• His attendance at the Cathedral City Police Association’s Backpack giveaway event • The improvements at Panorama Park. He thanked staff for all their work
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Carnevale reported on the following:
• His meeting with a local developer
• His lunch meeting with the new owners o f the old Beer Hunter along with Stone James, Economic Development Director, and Councilmember Gutierrez • His meeting with City Manager McClendon and Assistant City Manager Ambrose • His attendance at the City Manager’s Quarterly Meeting • The upcoming City Hall Selfie Day
• The upcoming PACT ACT press conference with Congressman Raul Ruiz • The upcoming Dream Home Park community meeting
Councilmember Nancy Ross reported on the following:
• An overview of the Cathedral City Fire Department and ambulance services, and all that they do for the City and the residents
Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez reported on the following:
• The July 4th Holiday
• How he spent his time during the month of July, while Council was dark • His lunch meeting with the new owne rs of the old Beer Hunter along with Stone James, Economic Development Director, and Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale • Concerns he received from residents related to an array of issues including illegal vendors, code complaints, and the survey proposing a new Asse ssment District within the City
• The phone call he received from the family of Ramon Diaz , thanking the City for the arrest of suspects believed to be involved in his death • The four new motorcycle officers patrolling the City
• He reminded everyone to be careful driving now that school is back in session
Mayor Rita Lamb reported on the following:
• She thanked the Police Department for the wonderful work they do • Her attendance at a tour of Cathedral Palms Senior Living • Her attendance at the City Manager's Quarterly Meeting Cathedral City P a g e 3 Printed on 8/17/2023
• Her attendance at the Cathedral City Police Association’s Backpack giveaway event • The article in the Desert Sun about the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City • The upcoming job fair at the Acrisure Arena for the hospitality industry • The upcoming Life Stream Blood Drive at City Hall
• The upcoming Dream Home Park community meeting
• The recent Community Safety meeting, which was a success • The next Community Safety meeting on August 24th at Landau Elementary School • Her interview with a reporter for Cal Cities related to the Veteran's Village and Cathedral Palms communities
• Her Mayor’s message, which is “Don't wait to tell someone you love them” • She thanked all those involved with the Swim Program at Cathedral City High School
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, 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 - Study Session - Jun 28, 2023 2:30 PM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 28, 2023 5:30 PM C. Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for June 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
$12,526,149.05 for the month of June 2023.
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D. Approve a Service Agreement with Riverside County Transportation for Varner Road Slurry Seal Improvements
Recommendation: To approve a Service Agreement for the construction of the Varner Road Slurry Seal Improvements Project in the
amount of $16,257; and, delegating the County of Riverside Transportation Department as lead agency on behalf of the City; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the
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Agreement.
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E. Authorization to Purchase four 2024 BMW R1250 RT-P Police Motorcycles
Recommendation: To authorize staff to purchase four BMW Motorcycles for the Police Department Traffic Bureau from BMW Motorcycles of Riverside for $158,787.68, including sales tax and licensing fees.
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F. Approval of Grant Expenditure SLESA FY 2020-2021 & 2021-2022 Recommendation: To approve the Expenditure Plan Appropriating Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA)
for FY 2020-2021 & 2021-2022 allocation of Mobile e-ticket printers and police motorcycle lapel mic radio equipment.
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G. CFD NO. 2006-1, IA #19 AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX (2nd Reading)
Recommendation: Conduct Second Reading and adopt the Ordinance authorizing the levy of a special tax within Improvement Area No. 19 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic. Park and General Maintenance Services).
Ord 871
H. Ramon Road Bridge and Street Widening Project: Approval of Easement and Assignment and Assumption of Easement Agreement with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for CVWD access to Whitewater River Channel
Recommendation: To approve an agreement with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) to grant CVWD an access easement over a City-owned parcel; and, to assign an existing access
easement to CVWD, to be used by CVWD for its
maintenance access to the Whitewater River Channel; and, authorize its execution by the Mayor and City Clerk,
required to replace an existing access which will be lost when the Ramon Bridge is widened.
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I. Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Construction Management Services with T.Y, Lin International for the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge Project (aka Cathedral Canyon Drive Bridge over Whitewater River Project)
Recommendation: To approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Construction Management Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge Project (aka Cathedral Canyon Drive Bridge over Whitewater River Cathedral City P a g e 5 Printed on 8/17/2023
Project) extending the term of the agreement to one (1) additional year and increasing the compensation of the
agreement in the amount not to exceed $14,981.53 due to an increase in the scope of work; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2.
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J. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting on September 22, 2023 Recommendation: To adopt a Resolution designating Councilmember Raymond Gregory as the Voting Delegate to represent
Cathedral City at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting, which will be held on September 22,
2023.
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K. Approve an Amendment to the CCPFA Memorandum of Understanding Recommendation: To approve an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Cathedral City and
Cathedral City Professional Firefighters Association
(CCPFA).
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L. Approve an Amendment to the CCFMA Memorandum of Understanding Recommendation: To approve an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Cathedral City and
Cathedral City Fire Management Association (CCFMA).
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4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. City User and Regulatory Fees Update
Recommendation: Adopt resolution updating and establishing user and regulatory fees.
City Manager Charles McClendon recommended that the Mayor open the Pu blic Hearing, take public comment, and continue the Public Hearing to August 23, 2023.
Mayor Rita Lamb opened the Public Hearing to receive public comments.
Gretchen Gutierrez, Desert Valley Builders Association, indicated that she appreciates staff's diligence in recommending that this item be continued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale to continue the Public Hearing regarding the adoption of a Resolution updating and establishing user and regulatory fee s to the August 23, 2023 Council meeting.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Nancy Ross
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
B. CFD 2006-1, IA #18, Formation, Election and Ordinance Public Hearing Recommendation: For the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, acting on behalf of Improvement Area (IA) No. 18 of the City of
Cathedral City Community Facilities District (CFD) 2006-1 (law enforcement, fire, paramedic, park and general
maintenance services), to adopt the following:
· Resolution of Formation determining the validity of prior proceedings
· 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
Mayor Rita Lamb op ened the Public Hearing for the proposed formation of Improvement Area No. 18 of the Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1.
The Pub lic Hearing was published in accordance with the Mello -Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 and proof of such publication is on file in the City Clerk's office.
Patrick Bumstead, Analyst ll, provided an overview of the process of the formation of CFD 2006-1 Improvement Area No. 18.
Mayor Lamb questioned if there were any members of the public that wished to speak on this item.
There were no members of the public that wished to speak.
Mayor Lamb questioned if there were any property owners subject to th e proposed special tax wishing to file a written protest, if so, they must file with the City Clerk at thi s time. Seeing none she closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the City Council.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Grego ry and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City determining the validity of prior proceedings, establishing Improvement Area No. 18 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006 -1 (Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic, Park Maintenance Services).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City acting on behalf of Improvement Area No. 18 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic, Park Maintenance Services) calling a special election.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City acting on behalf of Improvement Area No. 18 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic, Park Maintenance Services) canvassing the results of the special election held within said District.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
Mayor Lamb directed the City Clerk to tabulate the ballot and announce if two -thirds of the ballots cast are in favor of levying that tax.
City Clerk Tracey Hermosillo announced that two-thirds of the votes cast are in favor of levying that tax.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to introduce, wave full reading byond title, and provide first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City acting as the legislative body of Improvement Area No. 18 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic, Park Maintenance Services) authorizing the levy of a special tax.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. 2024 Session Special Use Permit (SUP) for Yoga Classes in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater funded through the Parks and Community Events Commission Events Budget
Recommendation: To approve a Special Use Permit for the 2024 Session of the weekly yoga event in the Cathedral City Community
Amphitheater (Amphitheater) as supported by the Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE); and, approve
funding from the PACE Events budget of $3,150 for the
instructors, incidentals and video of the event; and waive all SUP Application fees and Amphitheater rental charges.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale to approve a Special Use Permit for the 2024 Session of the weekly yoga event in the Cathedral City Community Amphithe ater as supported by the Parks and Community Events Commission , approve funding in the amount of $3,150 from the Parks and Community Events Commission budget for the instructors, incidentals and video of the event , and waive all Special Use Permit application fees and amphitheater rental charges.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
B. Approval of the Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) support of the Panorama Dog Park Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest Event on October 28, 2023
Recommendation: To approve $100 from the Parks and Community Events Commission's (PACE) FY 2023-2024 Events Budget to
support the Panorama Dog Park Howl-o-ween Dog Costume
Event on October 28, 2023.
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A mot ion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale to approve the e xpenditure of $100 from the Parks and Community Events Commission's (PACE) FY 2023 -2024 Events Budget to support the Panorama Dog P ark Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Event on October 28, 2023.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
C. SUP #23-006 Mi Chavela Fest
Recommendation: To approve Special Use Permit No. 2023-006 for the 2023 Mi Chavela Fest to be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in the Festival Lawn Annex area.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carnevale to approv e Special Use Permit No. 2023 -006 for the 2023 Mi Chavela Fest to be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in the Festival Lawn Annex area.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
D. Concessionaire Agreement Renewal (City of Cathedral City & Kick Back Cinemas)
Recommendation: To approve a Concessionaire Agreement with Kick Back Cinemas Cathedral City, LLC to operate the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater's concession stand.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve a Concessionaire Agreement with Kick Back Cinemas Cathedral City, LLC to operate the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater's concession stand , with the amendment to remove the $450 internet fee.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
E. NAI Task Orders for State, Federal and City Project Engineering Support and Project Coordination
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Recommendation: To authorize Task Orders 01 through 10 to NAI Consulting, Inc. (NAI) to assist in the Project Management of the Da Vall Drive Interchange, the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge
closing out documents, CVAG/ATP Cycle 5, HSIP Cycle 9A , HSIP Cycle 9B, HSIP Cycle 10, and HSIP 11 Projects 1
through 4, in the not to exceed budget amounts of $15,000, $10,000, $15,000, $25,000, $25,000, $10,000, $25,000,
$25,000, $25,000, and $25,000, respectively, as part of NAI's On-Call Engineering Support Services Contract for State and Federally Funded Projects; and authorize the City Engineer to execute all the above cited Task Orders.
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A motion was made by Councilmem ber Gregory and seconded by Mayor Lamb to authorize Task Orders 01 through 10 to NAI Consulting, Inc. (NAI) to assist in the Project Management of the Da Vall Drive Interchange, the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge closing out documents, CVAG/ATP Cycle 5, HS IP Cycle 9A , HSIP Cycle 9B, HSIP Cycle 10, and HSIP 11 Project s 1 through 4, in the not to exceed budget amounts of $15,000, $10,000, $15,000, $25,000, $25,000, $10,000, $25,000, $25,000, $25,000, and $25,000, respectively, as part of NAI's On-Call Engineering Support Services Contract for State and Federally Funded Projects; and authorize the City Engineer to execute the Task Orders.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Mayor
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
7. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There was no discussion on future agenda items.
8. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
Mayor Rita Lamb adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Mayor, City of Cathedral City City Clerk, City of Cathedral City