City Council

Agenda

 

 

 

Study Session 3:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting 5:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

 

City Council Chambers

68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero

Cathedral City, CA 92234

 

MAYOR

Mark Carnevale
 

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

 

Mayor Pro Tem

Nancy Ross
 

 

Councilmember

Ernesto Gutierrez

 

Councilmember

Raymond Gregory

 

 

Councilmember

Rita Lamb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUDY SESSION 3:00PM

 

 

 

 

Normally no action is taken on Study Session Items, however, the City Council reserves the right to give specific policy direction and take specific action as necessary. Presentations will be limited to 10 minutes unless other provisions are made in advance.

 

STUDY SESSION 3:00PM

 

•      CALL TO ORDER

 

•      ROLL CALL

 

•      AGENDA FINALIZATION

 

1.

Public Comments

 

This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions 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.

 

2.

CLOSED SESSION

 

A.

Conference with Labor Negotiator

Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6

 

Labor Negotiator: Algeria Ford, Assistant City Attorney and Eugenia Torres, Human Resources Manager

 

 Employee Organization: Police Officers Association

Recommendation:

 

 

B.

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)

Number of Matters: Three (3)

 

Beatriz Toledo et al., v. City of Cathedral City et al.

CRSC Case No. CVRI 2405559

 

Peerless At Mammoth, LLC v City of Cathedral City et al.

CRSC Case No. CVRI 2405742

 

Levik v. Cit of Cathedral City, et al.

APRI 2400126 (CVPS 2403242)

Recommendation:

 

 

C.

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)

Significant Exposure to Litigation - Number of Matters: One (1)

Claim for Damages: Zenergy Capital LLC

Recommendation:

 

 

3.

STUDY SESSION

 

A.

Discussion of Future Land Uses within the North City Specific Plan

Recommendation:

Discuss and provide direction on the buildout of the North City Specific Plan and the negotiation of affordable housing as part of a specific plan amendment.

 

B.

Street Sweeping Communications

Recommendation:

This is presented for information only. No action is needed.

 

C.

Council Goals Adopted over the Past Five Years.

Recommendation:

This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.

 

RECESS

 

REGULAR MEETING - 5:30 PM

 

•      CALL TO ORDER

 

•      PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

•      INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)

 

•      ROLL CALL

 

•      AGENDA FINALIZATION

 

1.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions 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.

 

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

Recommendation:

Waive full reading of Ordinances.

 

B.

Approval of October 23, 2024 Study Session and Regular City Council Minutes

Recommendation:

Approve the October 23, 2024, Study Session and Regular City Council Minutes.

 

C.

Check Demand - October

Recommendation:

Receive and File.

 

D.

Reject Bids for the Construction of the Public Works Yard Fence Replacement Project

Recommendation:

To reject all bids received for the construction of the Public Works Yard Fence Replacement project; and direct staff to include the project in the next biennial budget.

 

E.

Acceptance of Grant from the California Department of Justice, Tobacco Grant Program.

Recommendation:

To approve a resolution accepting the FY 2024/2025 grant funding from the California Department of Justice, Tobacco Grant Program in the amount of $135,975 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the memorandum of understanding.

 

F.

Purchase of one (1) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Dump Truck for the Public Works Maintenance Department

Recommendation:

To authorize the purchase of one (1) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Dump Truck as a replacement for the Public Works department, at a total cost of $82,590.97; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all required documents for the purchase. 

 

G.

Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Emergency Operations Plan

Recommendation:

To approve the award for the creation and update of the city’s local hazard mitigation plan (LHMP) and emergency operations plan (EOP) to Jacob Greene and Associates.

 

H.

Ratify the Nomination of Sunshine Herrera by Councilmember Lamb to fill the Unexpired Vacancy on the Historic Preservation Committee and appoint her to serve for a term continuing through June 30, 2026.

Recommendation:

To ratify the nomination of Sunshine Herrera by Councilmember Rita Lamb to fill an unexpired term on the Historic Preservation Committee and appoint her to serve for a term continuing through June 30, 2026.

 

I.

Award Task Order-01 to Albert A. Webb Associates for Engineering and Traffic City-Wide Speed Survey

Recommendation:

To authorize Task Order 01 to Albert A. Webb Associates (Webb) to assist city engineering staff in conducting the Engineering and Traffic City-Wide Speed Limit Survey in the not to exceed amount of $45,012, as part of Webb’s on-call traffic engineering support services contract; and authorize the City Engineer to execute the task order.

 

J.

Update City Council Policy Manual

Recommendation:

Approve updates to the City Council Policy Manual.

 

4.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

A.

CFD 2006-1, IA #22, Formation, Election and Ordinance Public Hearing

Recommendation:

The City Council of the City of Cathedral City, acting on behalf of Improvement Area (IA) No. 22 of the City of Cathedral City 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 2024-40, 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 

 

 

5.

LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

 

A.

Amendment No. 2 to the Reimbursement Agreement by and Between the City of Cathedral City and CVAG for the Da Vall Drive Interchange with I-10 Project Study Report and Close Out Update.

Recommendation:

To authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the reimbursement agreement by and between the City of Cathedral City and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for the Da Vall Drive Interchange with I-10 project study report (PSR).

 

B.

Contract Award to Cal Stripe Inc. for Citywide Pavement Striping, Markings and Markers on City Arterial and Collector Streets.

Recommendation:

To award a construction contract to Cal Stripe Inc. in the amount of $199,965 to provide Citywide Pavement Striping, Markings and Markers and approve a construction contingency in the amount of $26,035 for unforeseen construction related cost, for a total encumbrance of $226,000; and, approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $113,000 from the State Gas Tax Fund, and $113,000 from Measure A Fund; 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.

Purchase of one (1) 2024 Hybrid Haulotte/Bil-Jax 5533A Aerial Titans Lift for the Facilities Maintenance Division

Recommendation:

To authorize the purchase of one (1) 2024 Hybrid Haulotte/Bil-Jax 5533A Lift from Aerial Titans, Inc. for the Facilities Maintenance division, at a total cost of $68,189.69; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all required documents for the purchase.

 

D.

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Adjustments

Recommendation:

To approve a fiscal year (FY) 2024/2025 budget decrease to the General Fund in the amount of $1,871,853 and non-General Fund decrease totaling $96,985.

 

6.

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).

 

7.

CLOSED SESSION

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

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.

Written Comments will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  Written comments may be submitted via email, letter, or other forms of written communication.  To email comments please email to [email protected].

Hard copies of written comments and any other document will be provided to the City Council and made available for the general public to review.  All written comments received by the submission deadline will be made part of the official record.  The meeting minutes will include: The name of the individual submitting the comment and a brief statement summarizing the content of the comment.

Submitted Written Comments will not be read into the record during the meeting.