City Council

Agenda

 

 

Study Session 3:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting 5:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday, July 24, 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

 

•      CALL TO ORDER

 

•      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 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.

STUDY SESSION

 

A.

IT Master Plan Update

Recommendation:

This is a presentation only, no formal action will be taken.

 

B.

Vacant and Abandoned Building Ordinance

Recommendation:

This item is presented to the City Council for discussion and comments. The City Council may direct staff to bring back the draft ordinance for further discussion at a future study session or to revise the draft ordinance for consideration at a future public hearing.

 

3.

CLOSED SESSION

 

A.

Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Recommendation:

This is a Closed Session Item, there is no staff recommendation.

 

RECESS

 

REGULAR MEETING - 5:30 PM

 

•      CALL TO ORDER

 

•      PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

•      INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)

 

•      ROLL CALL

 

•      AGENDA FINALIZATION

 

•      SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

 

A.

Certificate of Appreciation for Outgoing Commissioners

 

B.

Special Presentations – Cathedral City Senior Center

 

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 on Agenda.

 

B.

Approve Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2024

Recommendation:

Approve Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2024.

 

C.

Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for June 2024

Recommendation:

Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for June 2024

 

D.

Accept the Resignation of Danielle Mead from the Historic Preservation Committee

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council accept the resignation of Danielle Mead from the Historic Preservation Committee effective July 1, 2024, and direct staff to proceed with filing the vacant seat.

 

E.

Accept the Resignation of Skye Daley from the Planning Commission.

Recommendation:

Accept the Resignation of Skye Daley from the Planning Commission effectively immediately and direct staff to proceed with filing the vacant seat.​

 

F.

401 (a) Side Letters

Recommendation:

To authorize the City Manager to execute side letters with the Cathedral City Police Management Association (CCPMA), Cathedral City Fire Management Association (CCFMA), Cathedral City Professional Firefighters Association (CCPFA), and update the regulations for Non-Represented Executive, Administrative, Professional, Confidential, and Other Particular Employees (Non-Rep) to amend the 401(a) retirement plan document.

 

G.

Yoga Classes in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater - 2025 funded by the Parks and Community Events Commission Small Events Budget

Recommendation:

To approve $3,200 of funding support from the Parks and Community Events budget for the Parks and Community Events Commission’s Yoga Classes in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater – 2025 event.

 

H.

Approval of the Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) support of the Panorama Dog Park Halloween Dog Costume Contest Event - 2024

Recommendation:

To approve $100 from the 2024-2025 Parks and Community Events Commission small events budget to support the Panorama Dog Park Howl-O-Ween dog costume event – 2024.

 

I.

Amended Tract 31774 Campanile: Approval of Assignment and Assumption Agreement and Amendment to Subdivision Agreement, with GID Campanile, LLC (Assignor) and WH Campanile 141, LLC (Assignee).

Recommendation:

To approve the Assignment and Assumption Agreement and Amendment to Subdivision Agreement for Amended Tract 31774, Campanile, between GID Campanile, LLC (Assignor), and WH Campanile 141, LLC (Assignee); and authorize the execution of the agreement and amendment by the City Manager and City Clerk.

 

J.

Professional Consulting Services Agreement with TAMJAC LLC. for Community Development Grant Support Services.

Recommendation:

To approve an agreement with TAMJAC LLC. in the amount not-to-exceed $35,000 for the administration of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, including the administration of the fiscal year (FY) 2024-2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan (AAP) and the preparation of the City’s FY 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and the FY 2025-2026 AAP necessary to maintain compliance with the program; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.

 

K.

2024 Battle in the Desert SUP

Recommendation:

To approve Special Use Permit for the 2024 Battle in the Desert to be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.

 

4.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

5.

LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

 

A.

Resolution Referring a Ballot Measure to the Voters for the November 2024 Election

Recommendation:

To approve a resolution referring a ballot measure to the voters of Cathedral City during the November 2024 General Election.

 

B.

Proposed Public Arts Commission Grant Process

Recommendation:

To approve the Public Arts Commission recommendation for a grant process for the PAC grant program.

 

C.

Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Service Provider Agreement for Fiscal Year 2024/2025

Recommendation:

To approve a service provider agreement between the City of Cathedral City and the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce for FY 2024/2025 and to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.

 

D.

Agreement with the City of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley Water District Regarding the Ramon Road Widening (from San Luis Rey Drive to Landau Boulevard) Including the Whitewater Bridge Widening, City Project No CIP 2500, Federal-Aid Project No. BHLS-5282(040).

Recommendation:

To approve an agreement with the City of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for the construction of the Ramon Road Widening (San Luis Rey to Landau Boulevard) including the Whitewater River Bridge Widening, City Project No CIP 2500, Federal-Aid Project No. BHLS-5282(040); and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

 

E.

Approval of License Agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for the construction, maintenance and operation of portions of the CV Link facility on City-owned properties.

Recommendation:

To approve a license agreement between the City and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for the construction, maintenance and operation of portions of the CV Link project on City-owned properties, identified as Assessor Parcels Nos 687-480-007, 008, 018, and 674-020-051, 053; and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the license agreement on behalf of the City.

 

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.

 

Any documents provided to a majority of the City Council 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.