CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 8, 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 res trictions 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. Public 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. EMERGENCY UPDATE
1. Update on Emergency Actions Related to Tropical Storm Hilary Recommendation: Update on Status of Emergency Proclamation, Resolution 2023-33.
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.
2. Update on and EOP Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Recommendation: There is no council action needed. This report is informational only.
3. Update to Emergency Funding for Debris Removal (Cleanup) and Emergency Protective Measures for Tropical Storm Hilary Recommendation: To update the task orders/purchase orders/contracts for the Phase I Emergency Response Work for Debris Removal
(Cleanup) and Emergency Protective Measures for the
August 20, 2023 Tropical Storm Hilary impacts; and, identify budget FY 2023/2024 budget impacts (deferments) and
budget adjustments.
4. 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 - Oct 25, 2023 3:00 PM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Oct 25, 2023 5:30 PM C. Da Vall Drive and McCallum Way (Via Tuscany) Multi Way Stop Control Recommendation: To adopt Resolution 2023- XX approving the installation of a Multi Way Stop Control at the intersection of Da Vall Drive and McCallum Way (Via Tuscany) as proposed and funded
by the City of Rancho Mirage.
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D. Gift of Drone Show for Balloon Festival
Recommendation: To accept a gift in the amount of $50,000 from Grizzly Entertainment for a drone light show at the 9th Annual
Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival.
E. Updated Contract for Services - Conrad Angel Corral
Recommendation: Approve a Contract for Services with Conrad Angel Corral as a media personality and Alan Kraemer as an
accompanying videographer/editor.
F. Notice of Completion for Via De Anza Street Improvements Project - Phase II, CIP No. 8835
Recommendation: To accept and approve the Via De Anza Street Improvements Project - Phase II, CIP No. 8835 as
completed; 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 Jacobsson Engineering Construction, Inc. upon expiration of the Notice of Completion.
G. Purchase of five Chevrolet Tahoe PPV for Patrol Operations Recommendation: To authorize staff to purchase five 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV’s from Quality Chevrolet of Escondido for $279,185.15, including estimated sales tax. Also to include the upfitting of emergency lighting from Dana Safety Supply for $90,426.56, including estimated sales tax, for a total cost of $369,611.71.
5. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Award Construction Contract to Urban Habitat for the Construction of Dream Homes Park City Project No. 7021, Bid No. 23-55E
Recommendation: To award a construction contract to Urban Habitat, in the amount of $6,899,029.97 for the construction of Dream
Homes Park Project (C07021) ;and, a budget amendment in the amount of $2,481,211.00 from the General Fund account number 100-100-150-156-8800-8802 to complete the
Project; and, approve the CV Link Connector and concrete pathway in the amount of $534,404.51; and, approve
funding from the Environmental Conservation Fund (246-
900-910-911-8800-8802) in the amount of $108,000 for
qualifying park amenities; and, approve Amendment No.1 to Task Order - Dream Homes Park Grant and Project Support Services with MVR Consulting rolling over the remaining previously approved Task Order balance of $71,350.00; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract Cathedral City P a g e 4
documents; and authorize the City Engineer to request
bonds and insurance for the Project and issue the Notice to Proceed and approve Amendment No. 1 for MVR Consulting
Task Order.
B. Award Contracts for HSIP Cycle 10: Pedestrian Crossing on Ramon Road and Candlewood Drive
Recommendation: For the City Council to:
· Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco
Electric, Inc., in the amount of $1,071,888 for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 - Pedestrian Crossing at Ramon Road near Candlewood Drive Project
(C08753); and,
· Award a professional services agreement to TKE
Engineering Inc., in the amount of $51,393 for professional construction engineering support services for this Project; and,
· Approve a twenty percent (20%) contingency in the
amount of $216,819 for unforeseeable construction costs; thereby bringing the total construction budget for this Project to $1,340,100; and,
· Authorize a budget amendment in the amount of
$250,000 from Measure A Funds (account 243-100-150-
156-8800-8802); and,
· Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
documents; and,
· Authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and
insurance for the Project and issue the Notice to Proceed.
C. Award Contracts for ATP Cycle 5: Cathedral Canyon Drive Sidewalk and Multiuse Trail and Date Palm Drive Expansion
Recommendation: City Staff recommends the City Council:
· Award a construction contract to Riverside
Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $3,884,603 for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 5 for
Cathedral Canyon Drive Sidewalks and Multiuse Trail
Project (C08505), and Date Palm Drive Expansion Project (C08508); and,
· Award a professional services agreement to Falcon
Engineering Services, Inc., in the amount of $149,198.28 for professional construction engineering support services for the for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 5 for Cathedral Canyon Drive Sidewalks and Multiuse Trail
Project (C08505), and Date Palm Drive Expansion Project (C08508); and,
· Approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the
amount of $605,070.72 for unforeseeable construction costs; thereby bringing the total construction budget for this Project to $4,638,872; and,
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· Authorize a budget amendment in the amount of
$179,496 from Measure A Funds (account 243-100-150-
156-8800-8802) to the ATP Cycle 5 Project C08508; and,
· Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
and agreement documents; and,
· Authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and
insurance for the Project and issue the Notice to Proceed.
D. Agency Reimbursement Agreement between Coachella Valley Association of Governments and the City of Cathedral City for Design and Engineering Services of Varner Road between Palm Drive and Date Palm Drive – Western Coachella Valley Flooding and Blowsand Project – Phase One.
Recommendation: For the City Council to authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to execute the Agency Reimbursement Agreement
by and between the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments (CVAG) and the City of Cathedral City for the engineering design of Varner Road between Palm Drive and Date Palm Drive in the amount not to exceed $592,231.57; and reallocate funding for this project to the Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) Fund (331).
8. CLOSED SESSION
9. 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 futur e 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).
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 meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 770-0322 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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 City 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.