City Council Study Session

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES Wednesday, August 9, 2017 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of August 9, 2017, to order at 4:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory S. Pettis, Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale, and Council Member John Aguilar Present 5 - • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public that wanted to address the City Council. 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2017-313 Update on Achievement of City Council Goals for 2017 City Manager McClendon summarized the accomplishments and progress on the 2017 Council goals. The Council discussed the impact of annexation of Thousand Palms on the election district boundaries. Rosario Avila, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She stated she had requested records regarding her family’s business to participate in discussion of the General Plan update. City Manager McClendon indicated there were no records. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He commended the City Council on its work. Lynne O’Neil, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She stated she was impressed with the progress of the City and thanked the Council for its work. Mayor Henry requested the update be incorporated into the newsletter. 2.B. 2017-312 City of Cathedral City Safe and Sane Fireworks Program Police Chief Crum provided an overview of the June 30-July 5, 2017 deployment, calls for service, 2016/2017 comparison, and surrounding cities’ fireworks calls. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis asked about dispatchers hanging up on callers. Police Chief Crum stated he did not find Page 1Cathedral City

August 9, 2017City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION evidence of hang ups. He explained that it was unclear whether calls were related to legal or illegal fireworks. He discussed the difficulty in determining the location of fireworks. Fire Chief Wilson discussed firework related calls for service, with the majority due to illegal fireworks. He reviewed the non-profit organizations participating in selling safe and sane fireworks. He requested direction on future fireworks. In response to Council questions, Chief Wilson stated the six non-profits gained a net profit of $60,000. He stated they had not required overtime during the holiday. He listed the cities in the County allowing safe and sane fireworks. He discussed the reduction in fees due to signage. He discussed the profits based on location and indicated elimination of fireworks would increase safety. Mayor Henry stated illegal fireworks increased when the show was eliminated. He requested an analysis of the cost to the City of eliminating fireworks and providing a show. He suggested eliminating the three grandfathered groups and having an open lottery and survey on the desires of the community. Councilmember Aguilar stated he was leaning towards banning all fireworks, although he understood the impact to non-profits. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis indicated support for a professional survey. He discussed the potential ballot measure to generate income for non-profits going to the voters in November 2018. Mayor Henry suggested amending the ordinance to remove the grandfathered groups and consideration of a City run show. Councilmember Carnevale asked if a one year ban could be implemented. Chief Wilson discussed the need to notify the non-profits. Councilmember Kaplan suggested continuing safe and sane fireworks for another year with no preference in lottery as 2019 was evaluated. City Manager McClendon discussed the time and cost necessary for a survey. He suggested continuing safe and sane for 2018 and pointing changes for 2019. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis requested an ordinance eliminating the preferences. In response to Councilmember Aguilar, Chief Wilson stated the non-profits and vendors were notified of the meeting. Mayor Henry asked for a cost estimate for a firework show. Paula was called to speak. She stated fireworks were a problem and needed to stop. Terry Applegate was called to speak. She indicated support for a safe and sane program. 2.C. 2017-318 Discussion on "Inclusionary Housing" (IH) Councilmember Aguilar discussed the affordable housing crisis, Regional Housing Needs Assessment and Cathedral City shortfall of 500 units. He suggested discussions of inclusionary housing programs. David Dazlich was called to speak. He discussed court cases dealing with inclusionary housing programs. He requested involvement in the process of determining solutions for the housing crisis and expressed concern with inclusionary housing. Mayor Henry suggested a voluntary program with incentives on fees. Page 2Cathedral City

August 9, 2017City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Pettis stated he was generally in favor of an inclusionary housing ordinance. Councilmember Aguilar suggested commercial developments be included as well. Councilmember Aguilar and Mayor Pro Tem Pettis agreed to serve as a subcommittee, along with BIA, DVBA, and Community Development and Finance Staff. Terry Applegate,Cathedral City, was called to speak. She discussed her participation on the Santa Clara County Housing Coalition and suggested consideration of universal accessible housing to allow aging in place. Lynne O’Neil, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She agreed with a task force to draft a proper inclusionary housing ordinance. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He discussed a program in Cambridge allowing property ownership. 3. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the Agenda. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:56 p.m. 3.A. 2017-305 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 2 acres at the southeast corner of West Buddy Rogers and East Palm Canyon Drive. Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as the Housing Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and Cathedral Canyon Development LLC Property Owner: City of Cathedral City as the Housing Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property. Closed Session 5:56 p.m. Meeting went into Recess The City Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m. City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to hold a conference with Real Property Negotiator for approximately 2 acres at the southeast corner of West Buddy Rogers and East Palm Canyon Drive. There was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting of August 9, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. _______________________________ STANLEY E. HENRY, Mayor Page 3Cathedral City

August 9, 2017City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION ATTEST: _______________________________ TRACEY R. MARTINEZ, City Clerk Page 4Cathedral City

CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 AGENDA 4:30 PMWednesday, August 9, 2017 STUDY SESSION • 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. • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes per person. 2. STUDY SESSION 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. 2.A. Update on Achievement of City Council Goals for 20172017-313 This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.Recommendation: 2.B. City of Cathedral City Safe and Sane Fireworks Program2017-312 This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.Recommendation: 2.C. Discussion on "Inclusionary Housing" (IH)2017-318 This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.Recommendation: 3. CLOSED SESSION The City Council may hear all or some of the following Closed Session Items if time permits, otherwise they will be heard at the end of the City Council Meeting. Page 1Cathedral City

3.A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Approximately 2 acres at the southeast corner of West Buddy Rogers and East Palm Canyon Drive. Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City as the Housing Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and Cathedral Canyon Development LLC Property Owner: City of Cathedral City as the Housing Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property. 2017-305 ADJOURN The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. NOTES TO THE PUBLIC: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760)770-0322. Assisted-listening devices are available at this meeting. Ask the City Clerk if you desire to use this device. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or the time when services are needed will assist city staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. Page 2Cathedral City