CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
MAYOR
Mark Carnevale
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
Nancy Ross
Councilmember
Ernesto Gutierrez
Councilmember
Raymond Gregory
Councilmember
Rita Lamb
STUDY SESSION 3:00PM
• CALL TO ORDER
• 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 Comments
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.
2. CLOSED SESSION
There are no Closed Session items.
3. STUDY SESSION
A. City Entryway Monument Subcommittee Report and Public Arts Commission Recommendations
Recommendation: This item is prepared for information, discussion and direction only.
B. Residential Parking – An Assessment of Zoning Regulations and On- Street Parking
Recommendation: Staff recommends initiating an amendment to the Cathedral City Municipal Code to prohibit parking in front of a mailbox.
Staff further recommends an amendment to the zoning code to increase or eliminate the driveway width standard and to allow a greater percentage of a front yard to be improved as a driveway or open parking area for lots fronting certain roadways or roadway classifications, specifically those with higher traffic volumes and limited on-street parking.
C. 2024 Fall Events Preview
Recommendation: To inform the City Council about Cathedral City's Fall 2024 special events.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING - 5:30 PM
• CALL TO ORDER
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
• ROLL CALL
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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.
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
Recommendation: Waive full reading of Ordinances on Agenda.
B. Approve September 11, 2024 Study Session and Regular City Council Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the September 11, 2024 Study Session and Regular City Council Minutes.
C. Check Demand - August
Recommendation: Receive and file Check Demand of August 2024.
D. Specific Plan Amendment 99-58-A to the Uptown Village Specific Plan Recommendation: To provide second reading by title only and adopt an ordinance adopting Specific Plan Amendment 98-55-A to
the Uptown Village Specific Plan.
E. Accept the Resignation of Peter Bedard from the Historic Preservation Committee
Recommendation: To accept the resignation of Peter Bedard from the Historic Preservation Committee effective immediately and direct staff to proceed with filling the vacant seat.
F. Ratify the Nomination of Eri Nox by Councilmember Raymond Gregory to fill the Unexpired Vacant Seat on the Historic Preservation Committee Continuing through June 30, 2025.
Recommendation: To ratify the nomination of Eri Nox by Councilmember Raymond Gregory to fill an unexpired term on the Historic Preservation Committee and appoint him to serve for a term continuing through June 30, 2025.
G. Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage 2024 SUP
Recommendation: To approve a Special Use Permit for the Annual Virgin de Guadalupe Procession.
H. Approve Public Arts Commission Request to Spend $513.48 from the Commission Budget for Display Boards for Future Art Exhibits Recommendation: To approve Public Arts Commission Request to spend $513.48 from the Commission budget for display boards for future art exhibits.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There are no Public Hearing items.
5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Special Use Permit - 2024 Fields of Valor
Recommendation: To approve the SUP for the annual Fields of Valor event at Patriot Park.
B. Approve $2,125.00 in Additional Art in Public Places Funds for the Ocotillo Bench Project
Recommendation: To approve $2,125.00 in additional Art in Public Places funds to paint two additional benches ($500 each) as part of the Ocotillo Bench Project and amend the painting contract (an increase of $1,125).
C. Discussion Regarding the Implementation of an Administrative Policy Related to the Handling of Public Comments Received via Email, Letter, or Other Forms of Communication for City Council, Commission and Committee meetings.
Recommendation: To provide Staff with direction on whether or not there is support to implement an Administrative Policy related to the handling of public comments received via email, letter, or other forms of communication for City Council, Commission and Committee meetings.
6. CLOSED SESSION
There are no Closed Session items.
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).
ADJOURNMENT
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.