CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 10, 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 Raymond Gregory led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez 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 Present 5:30 PM
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
Robert McCormick, expressed his concern with the denial of a search warrant, right to the pursuit of happiness, Miranda Rights, and civil rights during a recent incident with the Cathedral City Police Department.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Rita Lamb reported on the following:
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• Her attendance at the last Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City, and she thanked Ryan Hunt for all his efforts
• The City sponsored shredding events
• Her attendance at the Salvation Army's 11th Annual Veterans and Community Expo
• Riverside County's Month of Arts and Culture
• Her participation as a guest reader at Barnes and Noble Book Store • Her participation in the FIND Food Bank Telethon Fundraiser • The next emergency preparedness event that will be held on June 1, 2024, at the Cathedral City Library
• The Public Arts Commission and the Cathedral City Library Art Show Exhibits
Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported on the following:
• His attendance at the Senior Inspiration Awards Luncheon, where the City honored senior volunteer Dirk Tacke
• His attendance at the retirement event for Anne Mayer, Executive Director of the Riverside County Transportation Commission
• His attendance at the new Denny's official grand opening • His attendance at the DAP Health's Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards fundraiser
• He hopes everyone spent time with family during the Easter Holiday • His attendance at the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Transportation Commission meeting
• His attendance at the Desert Business Association's mixer at the bar Black Book
• His attendance at the Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City • His attendance at the Dream Homes Park Groundbreaking • His trip out of state to see the solar eclipse
• His attendance at the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting • He discussed the extra visitors and extra traffic during the April festivals • He encouraged everyone to support the CVRep theater by attending a show
Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez reported on the following:
• He discussed how well the Council represents the City at events locally and throughout the area
• His attendance at many of the events already discussed by his fellow Councilmembers
• His participation in a Spanish TV interview related to the Dream Homes Park Groundbreaking
• His interaction with a local developer that he was able to assist and refer to staff
Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ross discussed the environmental, public health and economic issues associated with the Salton Sea, and the work being done.
Mayor Mark Carnevale reported on the following:
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• His attendance at the Voices for Children Fundraiser held at the Roost • His attendance at the Dream Homes Park Groundbreaking • His attendance at the Senior Center's Scam Awareness event held by Assembly Member Wallis
• His attendance at the Salvation Army's 11th Annual Veterans and Community Expo
• His attendance at Cathedral City resident Frances Scott's 100th Birthday Celebration
• The residence concerns he received
• His attendance at the Senior Inspiration Awards Luncheon • His attendance at the Boys and Girls Club International Meatball Festival
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb
A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
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B. Minutes Approval
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1. City Council - Study Session - Mar 27, 2024 3:00 PM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Mar 27, 2024 5:30 PM C. Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for March 2024 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 $5,429,098.44 for the month of March 2024.
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D. Ratify the Nomination of Mitchell King by Councilmember Raymond Gregory to fill the Unexpired Vacant Seat on the Architectural Review Committee Continuing through June 30, 2026
Recommendation: To ratify the nomination of Mitchell King by Councilmember Raymond Gregory to fill an unexpired term on the
Architectural Review Committee and appoint him to serve for a term continuing through June 30, 2026.
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E. Annual Approval of the City’s Investment Policy
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve the updated investment policy.
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F. Approve the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Authority Agreement with Visit Greater Palm Springs
Recommendation: To approve the amended and restated Joint Powers Authority agreement with Visit Greater Palm Springs.
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G. Notice of Completion for the Tropical Storm Hilary Soil Removal Project (M00020)
Recommendation: To accept and approve the Tropical Storm Hilary Soil Removal Project (M00020) as completed; and, 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 Stice Company Inc. upon
expiration of the notice of completion.
Mario Rodriguez, expressed his support for those residents affected by Tropical Storm Hilary.
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H. CFD 2006-1, IA #20 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. 20 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic. Park and General Maintenance Services).
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I. Resolution of Intention to Establish Improvement Area (IA) No. 21 - CFD NO. 2006-01
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of Intention (ROI)
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4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Award a Construction Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the Panorama Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects
Recommendation: To award a construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $636,000.00 to provide pavement
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reconstruction on the Panorama Neighborhood streets of
Horizon Road (C08676), Los Gatos Road (C08677),
Panorama Road (C08678), East-West Alley (C08679), and
North-South Alley (C08680); and, approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $95,400.00 for
unforeseeable construction costs, making the total
encumbrance $731,400.00; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the required 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 Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to award a construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $636,000.00 to provide pavement reconstruction on the Panorama Neighborhood streets of Horizon Road (C08676), Los Gatos Road (C08677), Panorama Road (C08678), East -West Alley (C08679), and North - South Alley (C08680); and, approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $95,400.00 for unforeseeable construction costs, making the total encumbrance $731,400.00; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract documents; and, authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the project, and issue the notice to proceed.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb
B. MiChavela Fest September 2024
Recommendation: To approve a Special Use Permit for the 2024 MiChavela Festival to be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
Ryan Hunt, Communications and Events Manager, indicated that the event organizer would like the Council to consider sponsoring the event by waiving the fee to rent the Cathedral City Amphitheater and cost to provide Police and Fire services.
City Attorney Eric Vail advised the Council that they could not act on the request for sponsorship since it was not included in the application or the staff report.
Mario Rodriguez, stated that he has attended this event in the past and thanked Ryan Hunt for bringing this event forward.
It was the consensus of the City Council to bring an item back to consider sponsorship of the event at a later date.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Gregory to approve a Special Use Permit for the 2024 MiChavela Festival to be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
AYES: Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb
C. Approve Library Lease Agreement Between the City of Cathedral City and County of Riverside
Recommendation: To approve Library Lease Agreement between the City of Cathedral City and County of Riverside.
Mario Rodriguez, thanked the council for the opportunity to speak. He discussed the library and its importance to the community.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Lamb to approve Library Lease Agreement between the City of Cathedral City and County of Riverside.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb
7. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Gutierrez would like to bring an item to a future meeting to discuss the issue of individuals squatting on properties without permission. He indicated that other cities have put a process in place utilizing their Police Department.
City Attorney Eric Vail discussed the City's jurisdiction over the issue and stated that the staff can explore options.
It was the consensus of the City Council to agendize this item to discuss this matter at a future meeting.
8. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
Mayor Carnevale adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 6:39 p.m.
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