CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
5:30 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
MAYOR
Mark Carnevale
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
Nancy Ross
Councilmember
Raymond Gregory
Councilmember
Ernesto Gutierrez
Councilmember
Rita Lamb
• 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. 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 - Dec 13, 2023 3:00 PM
2. City Council - Special Meeting - Dec 13, 2023 5:00 PM
3. City Council - Regular Meeting - Dec 13, 2023 5:30 PM C. Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for November 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
$11,736,523.90 for the month of November 2023.
D. Second Reading of Ordinance - Expedited Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council:
1. Conduct second reading of Ordinance No. ______, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City adding Chapter 8.64 to Title 8 of the City of Cathedral City Municipal Code to Create an Expedited Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Systems;
2. Find that adoption of Ordinance No. __ is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines; and
3. Adopt the Checklist for Permitting Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE).
E. Notice of Completion for City-Wide Repaving Projects (CIP No. 8669, 8665, 8667, 8670)
Recommendation: To accept and approve the City-Wide Repaving Projects:
East Palm Canyon Pavement Rehabilitation (C08669), Da
Vall Street Improvements (C08665), San Eljay Pavement
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Rehabilitation (C08667), and Public Alley Reconstruction (C08670), as final; and, authorize the City Manager to
execute and City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's office, respectively; and authorize the release of retention funds to Granite
Construction Company (Granite) upon expiration of the
Notice of Completion.
F. Resolution of Intention to Establish Improvement Area (IA) No. 20 - CFD NO. 2006-01
Recommendation: To adopt a Resolution of Intention to establish Improvement Area (IA) No. 20 - CFD NO. 2006-01
G. FLOCK Safety Camera ALPR Contract
Recommendation: Approve a five-year contract with FLOCK Safety to operate 21 Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras for a
total cost of $262,500.
H. HSIP Cycle 9A - 12 intersection Traffic Signal Upgrades Project (C08752) - Advantec Contract Amendment No. 2
Recommendation: To approve a no cost contract amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Advantec Consulting Engineer’s Inc. for the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 9A - 12 Intersection Traffic Signal Upgrades Project (C08752) to increase the term of the
agreement for an additional twelve (12) months; and,
authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2.
I. Ratify Amendments made to Resolution 2023-41 Approving the Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies authorizing the City Manager, Financial Services Director and Director of Public Works to execute and provide all forms, agreements, and other assurances as required for federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988.
Recommendation: To ratify the amendments made to Resolution 2023-41 approving the Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies authorizing the City Manager,
Financial Services Director and Director of Public Works to execute and provide all forms, agreements, and other
assurances as required for federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988.
J. Adopt a Resolution Certifying Completion of Public Improvements in Tracts No. 37647-1, 37647-2 AND 37647, and authorizing the release of securities pursuant to HPH Homebuilders 2000, L.P.'s (Developer) Improvement Agreements with the City.
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Recommendation: To adopt a Resolution, (a): certifying the public improvements constructed within Tract No. 37647-1, Tract No. 37647-2, and Tract No. 37647 by HPH Homebuilders
2000, L.P., pursuant to these respective Subdivision
Improvement Agreements with the City, were completed in accordance with City standards and specifications; and (b):
authorizing the release of Improvement Agreement
securities and deposits for each Tract as described in the Resolution; and (c): authorize the City Manager to execute and the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of
Completion for the projects, respectively; and (d): accept certain improvements into the City maintained street system.
K. Adopt a Resolution Certifying the Completion of Public Improvements in portions of Tract No. 28639-1 and Tract No. 32858, and authorize the release of securities pursuant to HPH Homebuilders 2000, L.P.'s (Developer) Improvement Agreement with the City and Amendment No. 2 to that same Agreement.
Recommendation: To adopt a Resolution, (a): certifying the public improvements constructed within portions of Tract No.
28639-1 and Tract No. 32858 by HPH Homebuilders 2000,
L.P. (Developer), pursuant to its Improvement Agreement with the City and Amendment No. 2 to that same
Agreement, were completed in accordance with City
standards and specifications; and (b): authorize the release of Improvement Agreement securities and deposits as
described in the Resolution; and (c): authorize the City Manager to execute and the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion for the project, respectively; and (d):
accept certain improvements into the City maintained street system.
4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. SB 1383 Update and FIND Food Bank Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Recommendation: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FIND Food Bank for the
purpose of meeting SB 1383 regulatory requirements and
providing support to the Cathedral City Edible Food
Recovery Program.
B. Amendment to Master Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees - Street Vendor Permit
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution amending the fee schedule to reduce the code compliance Cathedral City P a g e 5
fees for street vendor permits.
C. Tropical Storm Hilary Equipment Losses
Recommendation: To authorize a $50,000 expenditure from the Equipment Replacement Fund for the required deductible payments to replace two vehicles destroyed during the response to
Tropical Storm Hilary.
D. 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.
7. CLOSED SESSION
8. 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).
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 Cou ncil 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.