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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Wednesday, March 28, 2018 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis called the Regular Meeting of March 28, 2018, to order at 6:30 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member John Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Council Member Mark Carnevale announced that former Mayor Robert Hillery has passed away and would like to have a moment of silence in his memory. • ROLL CALL A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar, seconded by Council Member Kaplan, to excuse the absence of Mayor Stan Henry. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar 4 - Excused: Mayor Henry1 - • AGENDA FINALIZATION • SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Certificates of Appreciation for outgoing Commissioners Josie Diaz, Karyn Barnes and Stan Barnes Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis presented Josie Diaz with a Certificate of Appreciation for her service on the Public Arts Commission. • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Brad Anderson, was called to speak. He stated that he was terminated from the Coachella Valley Vector Control District. He feels that his termination was a result of him reporting unsafe conditions to the Board. He feels that he was targeted and discriminated against. He feels that an investigation needs to take place for his issue and other issues that are taking place within the organization. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Page 1Cathedral City Printed on 5/2/2018

March 28, 2018City Council REGULAR MEETING Council Member John Aguilar reported that he attended the State of the City Address and thanked the staff for all of their work making it a terrific event. He attended the Annual Luau at the Royal Palms Mobile Home Park. He also attended the Patsy Fundraiser Event at Bonta, proceeds went to the CCHS Choir. Council Member Shelley Kaplan reported that the kick-off for LGBT Days will be held this week, which is the first Pride Event in the Valley. On Sunday, Easter Kidapalooza will be held. They will give out more than 25,000 pieces of candy. On April 7, 2018 the Cathedral City Senior Center will hold their Chili Cook-off fundraiser. He announced that the State of the City video is now available on Discover Cathedral City. He reported that he attended the Vector Control Fight the Bite 5K, which raises educational awareness to mosquitos. He also attended the March For Our Lives event. Council Member Mark Carnevale reported that he attended the Mayor's luncheon at Palm Valley. The State of the City was a great event and thanked Chris Parman for all of his efforts. He, along with the City Manager, attended a meeting at CORE, they have done a great job fixing up the property. He attended the Small Business Luncheon hosted by Congressman Ruiz. He will be doing a ride along with Sgt. Chapman and Officer Hodge for a homeless clean-up effort. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis reported that he attended the National League of Cities Conference. It was a good conference with good speakers. He was able to attend a Transportation Congressional Reception in the Capitol. He was also able to attend the Annual Meeting of Council of Governments in Monterey. They spoke about various issues and the potential repeal of SB1. He attended a ribbon cutting at City Gate. He also reported that the rainbow crosswalk by the bell tower has been repainted, they did a good job and he appreciates those who took the time to help out. He stated that the High School Choir has raised $1100. There will be a fundraiser at Bubbas, Bones and Brew, which will benefit the Boys and Girls Club. The High School Theater Department will be putting on Grease, which should be a fun time. He announced that the Choir has two more events before their trip to Italy. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar, seconded by Council Member Carnevale, to approve the following Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar 4 - Excused: Mayor Henry1 - 3.A. 2018-100 City Council Minutes of March 14, 2018 This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O. 6915 3.B. 2018-88 Police Department Application for Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Donation This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O. 6916 3.C. 2018-92 Jammin for Jesus Music Fest 2019 This item was approved. Page 2Cathedral City Printed on 5/2/2018

March 28, 2018City Council REGULAR MEETING Enactment No: M.O. 6917 3.D. 2018-96 Resignation of Stan Barnes from the Planning Commission This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O. 6918 3.E. 2018-97 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 97-55C for Rio Vista Village This item was approved. Enactment No: Ord 808 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 5.A. 2018-94 Cathedral City Public Arts Commission Request to Increase the Allocation for Art Education Programs to 30% from the Art in Public Places Fund Valerie Schechter, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She indicated that she supports the proposed change. Christian Sesma, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He stated that he is a member of the Public Arts Commission and he is supportive of the proposed change from 10% to 30% allocated for art education programs from the Art in Public Places Fund. A motion was made by Council Member Carnevale, seconded by Council Member Kaplan, to bring an Ordinance to the City Council for consideration changing the allocation for art education programs from the Art in Public Places Fund from 10% to 30%. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar 4 - Excused: Mayor Henry1 - Enactment No: M.O. 6919 5.B. 2018-91 Local Legacy Mural Honoring Tim Bradley and Cub Swanson Proposed by the Public Arts Commission Jaime Jimenez, owner 111 Conditioning Club, supports the project. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, stated that he supports the project and looks forward to other projects like this in the future. A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar, seconded by Council Member Kaplan, to approve the allocation of $5000 from the Public Arts fund for the installation of a local legacy mural honoring Cub Swanson and Tim Bradley. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar 4 - Excused: Mayor Henry1 - Page 3Cathedral City Printed on 5/2/2018

March 28, 2018City Council REGULAR MEETING Enactment No: M.O. 6920 5.C. 2018-71 Authorize the City Manager (or designee) to purchase Heritage/Commons Amphitheater Park equipment and enter into a contract for Project Labor Compliance. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to bring back an item for discussion on the next City Council Agenda to discuss design options, costs and funding alternatives for the Heritage/Commons Amphitheater Park. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan, seconded by Council Member Carnevale, to authorize the City Manager (or designee) to purchase Heritage/Commons Amphitheater Park equipment and enter into a contract for Project Labor Compliance. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar 4 - Excused: Mayor Henry1 - Enactment No: M.O. 6921 5.D. 2018-89 First Reading of Ordinance Prohibiting the Purchase and Discharge of Illegal Fireworks and Revising Administrative Citation and Administrative Fine and Adding Illegal Fireworks Enforcement A motion was made by Council Member Aguilar, seconded by Council Member Carnevale, to approve the first reading of an Ordinance Amending Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapter 5.80 "Sale and Discharge of Safe and Sane Fireworks" Related to Enforcement Procedures and Fines. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, Council Member Carnevale, and Council Member Aguilar 4 - Excused: Mayor Henry1 - Enactment No: M.O. 6922 6. CLOSED SESSION The City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following item listed on the agenda during the Study Session portion of the March 28, 2018 meeting and is reflected in the aforementioned minutes. 6.A. 2018-95 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). Number of potential cases: One ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis adjourned the March 28, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting at 7:34 p.m. _______________________________ Page 4Cathedral City Printed on 5/2/2018

March 28, 2018City Council REGULAR MEETING STANLEY E. HENRY, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ GARY F. HOWELL, City Clerk Page 5Cathedral City Printed on 5/2/2018

CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 AGENDA 6:30 PMWednesday, March 28, 2018 REGULAR MEETING • CALL TO ORDER • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) • ROLL CALL • AGENDA FINALIZATION At this time, the City Council may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date. • SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Certificates of Appreciation for outgoing Commissioners Josie Diaz, Karyn Barnes and Stan Barnes • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes per person. 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 All matters on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and are expected to be enacted upon by the Council at one time without discussion. Any Council Member, Staff Member, or Citizen may request removal of an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion. 3.A. City Council Minutes of March 14, 20182018-100 Approve the City Council Minutes of March 14, 2018. Recommendation: Page 1Cathedral City

3.B. Police Department Application for Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Donation 2018-88 Staff recommends the City Council approve accepting a $25,000 donation from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to fund community programs, mobile data terminal upgrades, and officer safety medical equipment. Recommendation: 3.C. Jammin for Jesus Music Fest 20192018-92 Staff recommends that the City Council approve Special Use Permit #18-008 for the 16th Annual “Jammin’ for Jesus Music Fest”. Recommendation: 3.D. Resignation of Stan Barnes from the Planning Commission2018-96 Staff recommends the City Council accept the resignation of Stan Barnes from the Planning Commission effective March 28, 2018 and direct staff on how to proceed with filling the vacant seat. Recommendation: 3.E. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 97-55C for Rio Vista Village 2018-97 Staff recommends the City Council approve an exemption to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section No. 15061(b)(3); and provide second reading of an ordinance, by title only, approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 97-55C for Rio Vista Village. Recommendation: 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 5.A. Cathedral City Public Arts Commission Request to Increase the Allocation for Art Education Programs to 30% from the Art in Public Places Fund 2018-94 This item is provided for information, discussion and direction only. Recommendation: 5.B. Local Legacy Mural Honoring Tim Bradley and Cub Swanson Proposed by the Public Arts Commission 2018-91 The Public Arts Commission recommends the City Council approve the allocation of $5000 from the Public Arts fund for the installation of a local legacy mural honoring Cub Swanson and Tim Bradley. Recommendation: 5.C. Authorize the City Manager (or designee) to purchase Heritage/Commons Amphitheater Park equipment and enter into a contract for Project Labor Compliance. 2018-71 Staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager (or designee) to purchase park equipment at an estimated cost of $565,938 and approve a contract for labor compliance with Alliant Consulting, Inc. at a not to exceed cost of $34,100, per the California Department of Industrial Recommendation: Page 2Cathedral City

Relations (DIR) approved Labor Compliance Program as a requirement of State Grant Funding. 5.D. First Reading of Ordinance Prohibiting the Purchase and Discharge of Illegal Fireworks and Revising Administrative Citation and Administrative Fine and Adding Illegal Fireworks Enforcement 2018-89 Staff recommends the City Council approve the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting the purchase and discharge of illegal fireworks within the city limits and revising the administrative citation, and administrative fine on individuals who are discharging illegal fireworks and on property owners, lessees or persons in lawful possession of the property who are permitting the discharge of illegal fireworks. Additionally, the ordinance shall provide the Fire Chief or his or her designee with the power to deputize persons, including employees, to enforce Chapter 5.80 of the City of Cathedral City Municipal code, pursuant to all applicable laws. Recommendation: 6. CLOSED SESSION The following Closed Session Items may have been heard during Study Session, otherwise they will be heard at this time. 6.A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). Number of potential cases: One 2018-95 ADJOURN The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 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)770-0385. 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 3Cathedral City