CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Study Session
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
3:00 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
• CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by Mayor Mark Carnevale. • ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Mark Carnevale Mayor Present 3:00 PM
Nancy Ross Mayor Pro Tem Present 3:00 PM
Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
Rita Lamb Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bob McKechnie, Cathedral City Peace Initiative, discussed their vision statement.
He stated that Ryan Hunt, Communications and Events Manager, and Jon Enos, Cathedral City Police Commander, have been very helpful.
Karen Riley, S.C.R.A.P. Gallery, discussed her partnership with the Cathedral City Peace Initiative.
2. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the following items listed on the agenda.
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6
Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager
Represented Employees: Non-represented Employees
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B. Discussion with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code 54956.6 Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:08 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 3:53 p.m.
City Attorney Eric Vail announced the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss item 2A. Conference with Labor Negotiator for Non -represented Employees, and item 2B. Conference with Labor Negotiator for City Manager.
There was no reportable action taken.
3. STUDY SESSION
A. Follow Up Discussion on Public Art Funding
Recommendation: This item is for information and discussion only.
Anne Ambrose, Assistant City Manager, provided an overview of staff's recommendation related to public art funding. The following points were presented:
• Background
• City Council's Previous Discussion and Direction
o Establishing a Grants Program
o Establishing a Budget for the Public Arts Commission
• New Proposed Budget
The City Council provided their feedback and asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff. The Council expressed their support of the following proposed budget:
• $20,000 for a Public Arts Grant Program
• $10,000 for a Public Art Commission budget
• $30,000 for maintenance of the City’s public art collection
The City Council also expressed their desire that the Grant Program be used for the expression of art and programming , which will be available to the public here in Cathedral City. They indicated that when defining the program, the language should mirror the restrictions for the use of funds as outlined in the Municipal Code. This item was for information and direction only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council.
B. Gregory S. Pettis Fountain of Life - Fencing
Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
Kevin Biersack, Director of Financial Services, provided an update on the Gregory S. Pettis Fountain of Life fencing project and provided options for the City Council to consider.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to move Cathedral City P a g e 3 Printed on 3/21/2024
forward with the following:
• Install a fence at a height of 42 inches
• Paint the fence to match the existing green railing on the building of City Hall
• Mix the surrounding concrete with Earth Yellow
They also directed staff to have the Public Arts Commission review colors and possible art installations on the fencing at a later date.
C. Discussion of Council Meeting Schedule
Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
City Manager Charles McClendon stated that the City Council has traditionally vacated at least one meeting during the summer months in order to provide a summer break. He provided several options to consider and to help facilitate discussion. After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to vacate the following City Council Meetings:
• June 12, 2024
• July 10, 2024
• August 28, 2024
ADJOURN
Mayor Carnevale adjourned the Study Session meeting at 5:04 p.m.
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