CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
5:30 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
MAYOR
Rita Lamb
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
Mark Carnevale
Councilmember
Nancy Ross
Councilmember
Raymond Gregory
Councilmember
Ernesto Gutierrez
• 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.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the City Council may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda but may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for clarification. The Mayor may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting. Public Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.
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2. EMERGENCY UPDATE
A. Update on Emergency Actions Related to Tropical Storm Hilary Recommendation: Update on Status of Emergency Proclamation, Resolution 2023-29.
Update on Emergency Actions taken by City, County,
State of Federal Agencies.
Possible consideration of additional measures to be
taken. Council may add items not listed on the agenda pursuant to Government Code section 54954.2 by
majority vote.
B. Award Contract for Soil Removal due to Tropical Storm Hilary to Stice Company, Inc.
Recommendation: To award a soil removal contract to Stice Company Inc., in the amount of $3,967,966.80 for the for removal of soil from affected areas due to Tropical Storm Hillary, City Project (M00020) and approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $595,195.20 for any unforeseeable costs; thereby, bringing the total soil removal budget for this Project to $4,563,162.00; and, approve a General Fund
appropriation in the amount of $4,563,162.00; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract
documents; and, authorize the City Engineer to request
bonds and insurance for the Project and issue the Notice to Proceed.
3. 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.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the City Council at one time without discussion. Any Council Member, Staff Member, or Citizen may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
B. Minutes Approval
1. City Council - Study Session - Sep 13, 2023 3:00 PM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Sep 13, 2023 5:30 PM C. Approve an Amendment to the CCPFA Memorandum of Understanding Recommendation: To approve an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Cathedral City and
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Cathedral City Professional Firefighters Association
(CCPFA).
D. Approve an Amendment to the CCFMA Memorandum of Understanding Recommendation: To approve an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Cathedral City and
Cathedral City Fire Management Association (CCFMA).
E. CFD 2006-1, IA #18 AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX (2nd Reading)
Recommendation: Conduct Second Reading and adopt the Ordinance authorizing the levy of a special tax within Improvement Area No. 18 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic. Park and General Maintenance Services).
F. Special Use Permit - Fields of Valor
Recommendation: To approve SUP# 23-008 for the annual Fields of Valor event at Patriot Park.
G. Tract No. 37124: Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Agreement (Subdivider NCP Verano, LLC)
Recommendation: To approve Final Map of Tract No. 37124 and accept the dedications offered on the Map for public utility easement purposes and approve the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 37124 and authorize its execution by the Mayor and City Clerk.
5. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. AB 1600 Fee Justification Nexus Study
Recommendation: To adopt the Assembly Bill (AB) 1600 Fee Justification Nexus Study findings and update the City's AB 1600
development impact fee schedule to reflect the adopted
recommendations. Full implementation of the adopted fees will be effective January 1, 2024.
7. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Council Subcommittee Funding Recommendations for the FY 2023/2024 Community Assistance Program
Recommendation: The Council Subcommittee recommends City Council approve the award of grants totaling $70,000 for the FY 2023/2024 Community Assistance Program.
B. Luchador Brewing Company Brewfest SUP
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Recommendation: To approve SUP# 23-009 for the Desert Brewfest event, hosted by Luchador Brewing Company in Downtown
Cathedral City.
C. Resolution of Opposition to Initiative No. 21-0042A1, A November 2024 Ballot Measure Jeopardizing Cities' Ability to Provide Essential Services and Infrastructure
Recommendation: Approve a resolution of opposition to Initiative No. 21- 0042A1, a November 2024
Ballot Measure jeopardizing Cities' ability to provide
essential services and
infrastructure.
8. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for members of the City Council to request that, and for the City Council to discuss whether, one or more items should be added to the agenda of a future regular or special City Council meeting. To comply with the Brown Act, discussion should be limited to whether to add the item(s), and direction given to the City Manager regarding scheduling and prioritization of the item(s).
9. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC:
The City of Cathedral City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 770-0322 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
If you desire to address the City Council during the meeting, please complete a Request to Speak Form available at the entrance and present it to the City Clerk. Speakers will be called upon at the appropriate time.
Any documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall located at 68 -700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero during normal business hours. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.cathedralcity.gov.