CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Study Session
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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 3:03 PM by Mayor Mark Carnevale. • ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Mark Carnevale Mayor Present 3:00 PM
Nancy Ross Mayor Pro Tem Present 3:00 PM
Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
Rita Lamb Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public that wished to speak.
2. STUDY SESSION
A. Presentation on Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Draft Traffic Relief Plan
Recommendation: This is for information only, there is no formal action required.
Anne Mayer, Executive Director of Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and Aaron Hake, Deputy Executive Director, provided an overview of the 2024 Draft Traffic Relief Plan. The following points were presented:
• RCTC Provides Transportation Solutions to Connect our Communities • The RCTC Team
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o Transit Agency Operations Funding
o Highway
o Local Streets and Roads
o Coachella Valley Rail
• 2023 Public Survey Results
• The Traffic Relief Plan: Looking Forward
• Coachella Valley
• TRP Example Projects
• Accountability to Taxpayers
• Economic Impact and Regional Investment
The City Council asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by the RCTC staff . This item was for information and discussion only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council.
B. Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Mid-Year Activity Update
Recommendation: This item is for review and discussion only.
Brandon Marley, President/CEO Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, provided a mid -year activity update. The following points were presented:
• Introduction of the Team
• Their Marketing Efforts
• Membership Information
• Events
The City Council asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by Mr.
Marley. They also expressed their concerns and provided comments. This item was for information and discussion only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council.
ADJOURN
Mayor Mark Carnevale adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 4:07 p.m.
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