CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Study Session
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
3:00 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
• CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by Mayor Rita Lamb. • ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Rita Lamb Mayor Present 3:00 PM
Mark Carnevale Mayor Pro Tem Present 3:00 PM
Nancy Ross Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
A. ACEC - California Engineering Excellence Award for Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge
Andres Perez, Assistant Engineer , presented the City Council with the Engineering Excellence Award for the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge, awarded by the American Council of Engineering California (ACEC).
3. STUDY SESSION
A. Dream Homes Park Project Update
Recommendation: Update City Council on the status of the Dream Homes Park for information and discussion only.
John Corella, Director of Engineering and Public Works, provided an update on the status of the Dream Homes Park and modifications made.
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Chris Giannini, Designer Verde Design, provided an overview of the proposed design elements for the Dream Homes Park.
Danny Lee expressed his excitement to see this project come to fruition.
Sergio Espericueta thanked everyone for their work with the community to ensure the residents are getting what they want. He suggested receiving input from residents and renaming the park.
Erin Hyland, Parks and Community Events Commissioner, expressed her support of the park as is, and encouraged finding alternative funding sources.
This item was for information and discussion only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council.
The City Council recessed at 4:00 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 4:05 p.m.
B. Downtown Dog Park Update and Conceptual Design
Recommendation: For staff to provide the City Council an update on the Downtown Dog Park and conceptual design for discussion
and direction on Project budget, funding opportunities and time lines.
John Corella, Director of Engineering and Public Works, provided an update on the Downtown Dog Park and conceptual design.
Danny Lee supports this project and expressed his hope t hat the Tribe would partner with the City on the project in some way. He encouraged EV charging and the use of solar where possible.
Erin Hyland, Parks and Community Events Commissioner, reiterated the Commissions priorities, which include pickle ball as a top priority. She expressed her support for the project.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to support the Second Street Dog Park/Downtown Dog Park conceptual design, and the submittal of an application for the State Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant should it be determined that the site is eligible.
ADJOURN
Mayor Rita Lamb adjourned the Study Session meeting at 4:30 p.m.
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