CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Study Session
Wednesday, August 23, 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
Keith Meyers. expressed his concern with road closures as a result of Tropical Storm Hilary and the clean-up. He also expressed his concern with the maintenance of Varner Road and would encourage the City to do something about it.
Alan Carvalho expressed how proud he is to watch the National News and see the Mayor representing the City well. He expressed his concerns related to volunteers not being able to help and feels that once the City gets involved it creates roadblocks. He stated that everyone is watching and reminded the Council that they represent all residents. He feels they can do better and there is more that can be done. He would like to see them reach out to the community.
2. STUDY SESSION
A. Dream Homes Park Progress Update August 2023
Recommendation: The Dream Homes Park Progress Update August 2023 is for Cathedral City P a g e 2 Printed on 9/07/2023
the City Council's information and discussion only.
Andres Perez, Assistant Civil Engineer, provided an update on the Dream Homes Park Project progress. The following points were presented:
• Location of the Park
• Timeline
• Completed Task
• Park Equipment and Amenities
• Park Layout
• Budget
• Design Update
• Project Bid Update
This item was for information and discussion only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council.
B. Update on the Strategic Plan
Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
City Manager Charles McClendon provided an update on the Strategic Plan and discussed the progress on the following goals:
• Goal A- Serve the Community with Pride and Dedication • Goal B- Community Investment
• Goal C- Fiscal Stability and Sustainability
• Goal D- Innovation
• Goal E- Safety
• Goal F- Embracing, Inclusive City
This item was for information and disc ussion o nly, there was no formal action taken by the City Council.
C. Council Salary Comparison Data
Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
City Manager Charles McClendon provided an overview of the City Co uncil Salary Compensation and benefits. The following points were presented:
• Salaries set by Charter
• Council Salary History
• Regional Council Salaries
• Legal Process to Change Salaries
The City Council asked clarifying questions which were responded to by staff and legal counsel. Direction was given to staff to do further research and comparisons on benefits that are not part of the City Charter and bring them back to Council for further discussion. This item was for information and discussion only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council.
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ADJOURN
Mayor Rita Lamb adjourned the Study Session meeting at 4:28 p.m.
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