CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, December 13, 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 res trictions 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. 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.
3. 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 - Nov 29, 2023 3:00 PM
2. City Council - Special Meeting - Nov 29, 2023 5:30 PM C. Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converter Ordinance Recommendation: To provide seconding reading, by title only, and adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 11.78 to Title 11 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code making the possession of a catalytic converter without proof of ownership unlawful.
D. Council Appointments to Various Local Agencies
Recommendation: To review the list of Local Agency Assignments and ratify the appointments.
E. Acceptance of the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant of 12,279 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve acceptance of the Edward Byrne JAG Grant in the amount of $12,279 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the execution of the attached 2023 Interlocal Agreement.
F. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 23-001 - An Amendment to Chapter 9.114 Accessory Dwelling Units
Recommendation: Provide second reading by title only, and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 9.114 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 9 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.
G. Facilities Scissor Lift and Trailer
Recommendation: To approve the purchase of an Aerial Scissor Lift and Trailer not to exceed $12,000.
H. Riverside County Animal Control Contract Extension
Recommendation: Staff recommends authorization of the agreement for the remainder of the current fiscal year for a part-time contract Cathedral City P a g e 3
for Field and Shelter Animal Services with Riverside County Department of Animal Services.
I. Award of Grant from Firehouse Subs to Cathedral City Fire Dept.
Recommendation: To approve a grant from The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in the amount of $21,124.62 for the purchase of thermal imaging cameras, batteries, and accessories.
J. Award of FM Global Grant to Cathedral City Fire Dept.
Recommendation: To approve a grant from FM Global in the amount of $3297.00 for the purchase of three Apple iPads to be used by fire department personnel.
K. Authorization of Cooperative Purchase for the Dream Homes Park Restroom/Storage Facility
Recommendation: To authorize the City Manager to execute purchase orders and any other required documents for the purchase and
installation of the Dream Homes Park restroom/storage
facility with Romtec, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $440,061.52.
L. Senate Bill (SB) 165, Government Code (GC) 50075.1 Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023 Report for CFD 2006-1
Recommendation: Receive and File the Annual FY 2022/2023 California Senate Bill (SB) 165, Government Code (GC) Section 50075 Community Facilities District (CFD) 2006-1 Revenues and Expenditures Report
M. Approve the Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies authorizing the City Manager, Financial Services Director, and Director of Public Works to execute and provide all forms, agreements, and other assurances as required for federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988.
Recommendation: To approve the Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies authorizing the City Manager,
Financial Services Director and Director of Public Works to execute and provide all forms, agreements, and other
assurances as required for federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988.
4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Substantial Amendment to the City's CDBG FYs 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Annual Action Plans
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Recommendation: To approve a Substantial Amendment to the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year
(FY) 2019, FY 2020, FY 2021, and FY 2022 Annual Action
Plans to reprogram unspent CDBG funds to the FY 2023-
2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan for the Public Improvement Project - Via De Anza Sidewalk Project Phase III.
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 1600 FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE REPORT
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a resolution accepting the Annual AB 1600 Development Fee Report for the Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
B. Professional Services Contract for Development Services Recommendation: Approve a professional services agreement with Willdan Engineering for building services and Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. for planning and environmental services and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Terra Nova Planning and Research and ratify the
agreement with Wildan Engineering.
C. Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City Expediting Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council:
1. Introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance
No. ______, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City adding Chapter 8.64 to Title 8 of the City of Cathedral City Municipal Code to Create an Expedited
Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Systems;
2. Find that adoption of Ordinance No. __ is exempt
from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines; and
3. Adopt the Checklist for Permitting Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE).
D. 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 Cathedral City P a g e 5
Government Code section 54954.2 by majority vote.
E. Request to Extend Deadline to Conform to AB 2234
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a resolution extending the deadline to comply with AB 2234 to January 1, 2026.
7. 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).
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.