CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Special Meeting
Wednesday, November 29, 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.
• STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK
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 Cathedral City P a g e 2
comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting. Public Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
This is an opportunity for each member of the Ci ty Council to report on any conferences they attend, local events or make any other comments they may have.
3. EMERGENCY UPDATE
A. Update on Emergency Actions Related to Tropical Storm Hilary Recommendation: Update on Status of Emergency Proclamation, Resolution 2023-33.
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. Riverside County Flood Control District (RCFCD) and the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Presentation on Tropical Storm Hilary Recommendation: Representatives from the Riverside County Flood Control District (RCFCD) and the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will make a presentation to the City Council on the stormwater facts accumulated from the passing through of Tropical Storm Hilary and what is planned to mitigate future stormwater events such as this. This presentation is for the City Council discussion and questions.
C. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City Continuing the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Tropical Storm Hilary
Recommendation: To approve a Resolution continuing the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency due to Tropical Storm Hilary.
D. Acceptance and Distribution of Donation from the Palm Springs Air Museum
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council accept the donation of $10,630.80 from the Palm Springs Air Museum and
redistribute the funds equally to Team Rubicon, Salvation Army, World Central Kitchen, the American Red Cross and Find Food Bank. Each organization would receive
$2,126.16.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
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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. Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for October 2023 Recommendation: The City Council acting in its capacity for the City, the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency,
the Housing Successor Agency, the Cathedral City Public Finance Authority Board, and the Cathedral City Downtown Foundation Board receive and file payment of claims and demands in the aggregate sum of $4,892,065.84 for the
month of October 2023.
B. Minutes Approval
1. City Council - Study Session - Nov 8, 2023 3:00 PM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Nov 8, 2023 5:30 PM C. Rescind Resolution 2022-42 and Approve Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Clean Water State Revolving Fund Planning Grant Application and related documents for the City's Septic-to-Sewer Project Planning Grant
Recommendation: To rescind Resolution 2022-42 and approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager and/or designee to negotiate and execute the necessary Clean Water State Revolving
Fund Planning Grant Applications and related documents
required for the City's Septic-to-Sewer Project Planning Grant.
D. Updated Contract for Services - Conrad Angel Corral
Recommendation: Approve a Contract for Services with Conrad Angel Corral as a media personality and Alan Kraemer as an
accompanying videographer/editor.
E. 2023-2024 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
Recommendation: To accept the California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant in the amount of
$50,000.
F. Resolution Designating Holidays Cathedral City Public Offices Shall be Closed for Calendar Year 2024
Recommendation: To adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, California, Designating Holidays on which City Public Offices Shall be Closed for Calendar Year 2024.
5. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Designation of Agnes Pelton Home and Studio as a Class 1 Historic Site Recommendation: To adopt Resolution No. 2023-XX designating 68680 F Street, also known as the Agnes Pelton Home and Studio, a historic site pursuant to Chapter 8.62 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.
B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 23-001 - An Amendment to Chapter 9.114 Accessory Dwelling Units
Recommendation: To introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 9.114 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 9 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code, provide first reading by title only and waive further reading.
7. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Sarah Street Area Assessment District Formation Project - Phase 2A Approval
Recommendation: For the City Council to:
· Award a professional services agreement to Willdan
Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $49,300 for Phase 2A assessment district preliminary design services for the Combined Sarah Street Area; and,
· Approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the
amount of $7,395 for unforeseeable design costs; thereby bringing the total design budget for this Project to $56,695; and,
· Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
documents; and,
Authorize a General Fund budget amendment to the
Engineering Professional and Technical Services Budget in the amount of $56,695 to fund this Project.
B. Approval of PAC Funding Request for Youth Training Orchestras' Chamber Concert Series
Recommendation: The Public Arts Commission recommends that the City Council approve the use of Public Arts Education funds for the Youth Training Orchestras' Chamber Concert Series in the amount of $10,000.
C. Pet Boarding Zoning Text Amendment
Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion, and direction only.
D. Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converter Ordinance Recommendation: To introduce and provide first reading by title only to an ordinance adding Chapter 11.78 to Title 11 of the Cathedral Cathedral City P a g e 5
City Municipal Code implementing mere possession of a
catalytic converter without proof of ownership unlawful.
8. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC:
The City of Cathedral City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If yo u 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.