CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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 5:30 PM by Mayor Mark Carnevale. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Rita Lamb led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ross offered the Invocation.
• ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Mark Carnevale Mayor Present 5:30 PM
Nancy Ross Mayor Pro Tem Present 5:30 PM
Raymond Gregory Councilmember Absent
Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 5:30 PM
Rita Lamb Councilmember Present 5:30 PM
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Sergio Espericueta, thanked the City Council for moving forward with the Dream Homes Park. He discussed a petition circulating asking residents to consider a name for the Dream Homes Park. He expressed his concern with being added to the naming committee by the Parks and Community Events Commission for the Dream Homes Park and would like his name removed from the record and from the committee.
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Jesus Gonzales, Cathedral City Polic e Officer, presented the City Council with a plaque in appreciation for their support of the Battle in the Desert Boxing event, which he organizes and runs.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Rita Lamb reported on the following:
• She stated that former Parks and Community Events Commissioner Steve Vericker's family would like to donate a tree at the new Dream Homes Park • Her attendance at the Cathedral City High School Band fundraiser hosted by the Evening Rotary
• Her attendance , along with Councilmember Gutierrez and City Manager , at the 2x2 meeting with the Palm Springs Unified School District • The upcoming Senior Inspiration Awards luncheon, where the City will be honoring Dirk Tacke
• Her attendance at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic Softball Tournament • The activities and outreach of the FIND Food Bank
• Yoga events at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater • She encouraged residents to take advantage of the City's shredding events
Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez reported on the following:
• His visit to the Dennys in the City
• His attendance , along with Mayor Pro Tem Ross and City Manager McClendon, at the 2x2 meeting with Palm Springs Unified School District • His attendance at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic Softball Tournament • His attendance at the Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City • His meeting with City Manager McClendon and Assistant City Manager Ambrose to discuss the agenda and other issues
• The upcoming Coachella Valley Conservation Committee meeting • The calls he received related to illegal food and flower vendors
Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ross discussed the upcoming Primary Election.
Mayor Mark Carnevale reported on the following:
• His visit to the new Dennys in the City
• His attendance at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic Softball Tournament • His attendance, along with City Manager McClendon , at the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Executive meeting
• Inquires he received from the public that he referred to Stone James, Director of Economic Development
• His attendance at the Cathedral City High School Band fundraiser hosted by the Evening Rotary
• The calls he received related to parking in the City
• His attendance at the Tropical Storm Hilary’s Volunteer event at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. • The upcoming JPA Special Meeting
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• The upcoming College of Desert's State of the College Event • The upcoming painting of the Rainbow Crossing
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ross to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Mark Carnevale, Nancy Ross, Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb ABSENT: Raymond Gregory
A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
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B. Minutes Approval
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1. City Council - Study Session - Feb 14, 2024 3:00 PM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Feb 14, 2024 5:30 PM C. Gift of Drone Light Show for 2024 LGBT Days
Recommendation: To accept a gift in the amount of $50,000 from Grizzly Entertainment for a drone light show at Cathedral City LGBT Days.
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D. 2024 MiChavela Festival SUP
Recommendation: To approve a Special Use Permit for the 2024 MiChavela Festival to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the Festival Lawn Annex area.
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E. Budget Amendment for Polling Contract
Recommendation: To authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $42,500 to cover the cost of a contract to provide public opinion polling services.
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4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CFD 2006-1, IA #20, Formation, Election and Ordinance Public Hearing Recommendation: City Council of the City of Cathedral City, acting on behalf of Improvement Area (IA) No. 20 of the City of Cathedral City Cathedral City P a g e 4 Printed on 3/06/2024
Community Facilities District (CFD) 2006-1 (law
enforcement, police, paramedic, park and general
maintenance services), adopt the following:
· Resolution of Formation determining the validity of
prior proceedings (Resolution 2024-01, 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
Mayor Mark Carnevale announced that at this time he will open the Public Hearing for the proposed formation of the Improvement Area No. 20 of the Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006 -1 (law enforcement, fire, paramedic, park maintenance and general maintenance services).
Christina Burton, Administrative Assistant to the City Clerk, announced that the public 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, Financial Analyst II, provided an overview of the formation of the proposed district.
Mayor Mark Carnevale questioned if there were any members of the public that wished to speak on this item. Seeing none, he questioned if there were any property owners subject to the proposed special tax wishing to file a written protest, if so, he stated that they must file with the City Clerk at this time. Seeing none, h e closed the Public Hearing and returned the discussion to the City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ross to approve a Resolution of Formation of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings, Establishing Improvement Area 20 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic, Park Maintenance and General Maintenance Services).
Reso 2024-07
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Mark Carnevale, Nancy Ross, Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb ABSENT: Raymond Gregory
Reso 2024-08
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ross and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve a Resolution of the City Council acting on behalf of Improvement Area No. 20 of the Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 (Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic, Park Maintenance and General Maintenance Services) Calling a Special Election.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Nancy Ross, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Mark Carnevale, Nancy Ross, Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb ABSENT: Raymond Gregory
Mayor Carnevale directed the City Clerk to tabulate the ballot and announce if two - thirds of the ballots cast are in favor of levying that tax.
Christina Burton, Administrative Assistant to the City Clerk, announced that all votes cast are in favor of levying that tax.
Reso 2024-09
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ross and seconded by Councilmember Lamb to approve a Resolution of the City Council acting on behalf of Improvement Area No. 20 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic, Park Maintenance and General Maintenance Services) Canvassing the Results of the Special Election Held within said District.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Nancy Ross, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Mark Carnevale, Nancy Ross, Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb ABSENT: Raymond Gregory
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ross to approve the First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic, Park Maintenance and General Cathedral City P a g e 6 Printed on 3/06/2024
Maintenance Services) of the City of Cathedral City Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within said District.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Mark Carnevale, Nancy Ross, Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb ABSENT: Raymond Gregory
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Veterans 22K Walk Special Use Permit
Recommendation: To approve Special Use Permit for the Cathedral City Evening Rotary's 2024 Veterans 22K Walk on Saturday,
April 13, 2024, at Dennis Keat Soccer Park; and, approve the Parks and Community Events Commission's (PACE)
Hydration Station (as part of the event) funding request of $500 from the FY 2023-2024 PACE Small Events budget.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve the Special Use Permit for the Cathedral City Evening Rotary's 2024 Veterans 22K Walk on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Dennis Keat Soccer Park; and, approve the Parks and Community Events Commission's (PACE) Hydration Station (as part of the event) funding request of $500 from the FY 2023-2024 PACE Small Events budget.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Mark Carnevale, Nancy Ross, Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb ABSENT: Raymond Gregory
B. Resolution Adopting the City's FY 2024-2025 RMRA (SB-1) Projects Recommendation: To approve a Resolution adopting the City’s FY 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Plan's projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB-1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and to approve the list selected for rehabilitation due to the Tropical Storm Hillary to be funded by SB-1 funds.
Reso 2024-10
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Lamb to approve a Resolution adopting the City’s FY 2024 -2025 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Plan's projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB-1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and to approve the list selected for rehabilitation due to the Tropical Storm Hillary to be funded by SB-1 funds.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Mark Carnevale, Nancy Ross, Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb ABSENT: Raymond Gregory
C. Award Construction Contract to Granite Construction for the Via De Anza Street Improvements Project - Phase III, CIP No. C08841 Recommendation: To award a construction contract to Granite Construction Company in the amount of $1,016,000 for the construction of Via de Anza Street Improvements Project Phase III
(C08841) and approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $152,400 for any unforeseeable
construction costs; and, approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $303,803 by allocating funds from the Local
Streets and Roads Program (SB1) with account number
248-100-150-156-8800-8802; 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.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Lamb to award a construction contract to Granite Construction Company in the amount of $1,016,000 for the construction of Via de Anza Street Improvements Project Phase III (C08841) and approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $152,400 for any unforeseeable construction costs; and, approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $303,803 by allocating funds from the Local Streets and Roads Program (SB1) with account number 248 -100- 150-156-8800-8802; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the con tract documents; and, authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the Project, and issue the Notice to Proceed.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Mark Carnevale, Nancy Ross, Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb ABSENT: Raymond Gregory
D. Reimbursement Agreement with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) in conjunction with the upcoming Via De Anza Street Improvements Project - Phase III
Recommendation: To authorize the City Manager to execute a 100% Reimbursement Agreement with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for the relocation and replacement of a water main at an estimated construction cost of $435,000 within the limits of the upcoming Via De Anza Street
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Improvements Project - Phase III, located along the east side of Via De Anza between Olancha Road and Ortega
Road, and the Arrowhead Road cul-de-sac east of Via De
Anza.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ross to authorize the City Manager to execute a 100% Reimbursement Agreement with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for the relocation and replacement of a water main at an estimated construction cost of $435,000 within the limits of the upcoming Via De Anza Street Improvements Project - Phase III, located along the east side of Via De Anza between Olancha Road and Ortega Road, and the Arrowhead Road cul-de-sac east of Via De Anza.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Mark Carnevale, Nancy Ross, Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb ABSENT: Raymond Gregory
E. Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) Update Recommendation: To approve amending Resolution 2015-17 updating the City of Cathedral City's participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) to allow for both an
Assessment District and a Community Facilities District Reso 2024-11
A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ross to approve an amend ment to Resolution 2015 -17 updating the City of Cathedral City's participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) to allow for both an Assessment District and a Community Facilities District
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Mark Carnevale, Nancy Ross, Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb ABSENT: Raymond Gregory
F. Professional Services Contract with Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. for Messenger Project
Recommendation: To approve a professional services agreement with Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. for planning and
environmental services related to the Messenger
development project and authorize the City Manager to
execute the agreement with Terra Nova Planning and
Research, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cathedral City P a g e 9 Printed on 3/06/2024
reimbursement agreement with Developer for the cost of
services.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded by Mayor Carnevale to approve a professional services agreement with Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. for planning and environmental services related to the Messenger development project and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with Developer for the cost of services.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
SECONDER: Mark Carnevale, Mayor
AYES: Mark Carnevale, Nancy Ross, Ernesto Gutierrez, Rita Lamb ABSENT: Raymond Gregory
7. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Lamb would like to invite representatives from Cathedral City High School to present information related to the International Baccalaureate Program at a future meeting.
8. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
Mayor Mark Carnevale adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:16 p.m.
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