CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Special Meeting
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
2:00 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
• CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 PM by Mayor Rita Lamb. • ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Rita Lamb Mayor Present 2:00 PM
Mark Carnevale Mayor Pro Tem Present 2:00 PM
Nancy Ross Councilmember Absent
Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 2:00 PM
Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 2:00 PM
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.
1. AGENDA ITEMS
A. Staffing Review of the City Manager Department
Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
City Manager Charles McClendon provided a review of the staff ing for the City Manager's Department, including potential changes and additions to the FY 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 budget. In addition, the City Manager reported on accomplishments that were achieved by the Human Resources and City Clerk's Departments as well as their goals for the upcoming budget cycle.
Ryan Hunt, Communications and Events Manager, provided an overview of the staffing and functions for the Communications and Events Department, including potential changes and additions to the FY 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 budget.
This item was a presentation only, no formal action was taken.
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B. Proposed FY 2023-2024 Special Events
Recommendation: This item is for information and to receive direction from the City Council, no formal action will be taken.
Ryan Hunt, Communications and Events Manager, provided an overview of the proposed FY 2023/2024 Special Events.
After discussion, the City Council expressed support for continuing allocations for the following events/programs for FY 2023/2024:
• Kids Summer Film Series
• CCHS Homecoming Parade
• Halloween Spooktacular
• Banner Program
• Palm Springs Pride
• Fields of Valor
• Palm Spring Film Festival
• Taste of Jalisco
• Cathedral City LGBT Days
• State of the City
• Harvey Milk Breakfast
• Palm Springs Restaurant Week
The City Council also expressed interest for the following options presented by staff:
• Explore Food Truck Tuesday events - ensuring local vendors are also utilized
• Explore options for local city events in lieu of Tejano Music Fest • Explore purchasing a city owned balloon for the Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival, and possible changes to days and times for the annual event
• Increase the North Pole Village at Snow Fest budget
C. Staffing Review of the Administrative Services Department Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
This item will be heard at a future meeting.
ADJOURN
Mayor Rita Lamb adjourned the meeting at 3:56 p.m.
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