CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
MAYOR
Nancy Ross
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
Raymond Gregory
Councilmember
Rita Lamb
Councilmember
Ernesto Gutierrez
Councilmember
Mark Carnevale
STUDY SESSION 3:00PM
Normally no action is taken on Study Session Items, however, the City Council reserves the right to give specific policy direction and take specific action as necessary.
Presentations will be limited to 10 minutes unless other provisions are made in advance.
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
2 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. FY 2025/2026 and FY 2026/2027 Biennial Budget Presentation for Special Revenue Funds, Proprietary Funds, and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Plan and Parks Improvement Program Plan
Recommendation: This item is presented for information and discussion only.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING - 5:30 PM
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. AGENDA ITEM
A. Cannabis Moratorium Update
Recommendation: This item is for discussion purposes to serve as an update on the cannabis moratorium. No action is requested.
2. 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.
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 3 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 the Agenda.
B. Approval of the April 9, 2025, Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes and the April 16, 2025, Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approval of the April 9, 2025, Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes and the April 16, 2025, Special City Council Meeting Minutes.
C. Demand Register - March
Recommendation: Receive and File.
D. CCPFA/CCFMA Side Letters to Update Language for CalPERS Compliance
Recommendation: To authorize the City Manager to execute side letters with the Cathedral City Fire Management Association (CCFMA), and Cathedral City Professional Firefighters Association (CCPFA) to update their respective Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to ensure compliance with CalPERS reporting requirements for special compensation.
E. Notice of Completion for the Cove Crack Repair Project (CIP No. C08675) Recommendation: To accept and approve the Cove Crack Repair Project (C08675) as final, authorize the City Manager to file a notice of completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office, and authorize the release of retention funds to LCR Earthwork and Engineering, Corp. upon expiration of the notice of completion.
F. Ratify the nomination of Patrick Evan Iachetta (Patrick Evans) by Mayor Nancy Ross to serve on the Historic Preservation Committee and appoint him to fill an unexpired term continuing through June 30, 2026.
Recommendation: Ratify the nomination of Patrick Evan Iachetta (Patrick Evans) by Mayor Nancy Ross to serve on the Historic Preservation Committee and appoint him to fill an unexpired term continuing through June 30, 2026.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Assembly Bill 2561 - Public Hearing on City Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts
Recommendation: To hold a public hearing and receive and file this report.
B. Approve the FY 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
Recommendation: To approve the FY 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan (AAP) for submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and authorize the City 4 Manager or designee to execute the required certifications; and execute all funding agreements and documents consistent with the FY 2025-2026 AAP.
C. Adopt by Resolution City User and Regulatory Fee Schedule Recommendation: To conduct a public hearing and adopt by resolution the update to the City’s master schedule of user and regulatory fees.
D. Adopt by Resolution AB 1600 Development Impact Fee (DIF) Annual Update
Recommendation: To conduct a public hearing and adopt by resolution an authorized inflationary adjustment to the City’s Assembly Bill (AB) 1600 Development Impact Fees.
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Award Contracts to SoundSkilz, Hocker Productions, and Montage Agency to produce the Taste of Jalisco Festival, State of the City and Cathedral City LGBT+ Days
Recommendation: To award contracts to the following vendors and authorize the City Manager or their representative to execute all necessary documents:
-Hocker Productions for State of the City (May 2026)
-SoundSkilz for Taste of Jalisco Festival (February 2026) -Montage Agency for Cathedral City LGBT+ Days (March 2026)
B. Approval of Contract for Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Recommendation: To approve a three-year contract agreement with SoundSkilz as the selected vendor for the 2025-2027 Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival.
C. Contract Award for HSIP Cycle 9A: Traffic Signal Improvements at Twelve Intersections Project (C08752)
Recommendation: To award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the amount of $850,888 for the construction of Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Cycle 9A: Traffic Signal Improvements at Twelve Intersections project (C08752); and, approve a twenty-three percent (23%) contingency in the amount of $200,512 for any unforeseeable construction costs; making the total encumbrance $1,051,400; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents; and authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the project and issue the notice to proceed.
D. 2025 SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program Funding Application
Recommendation: To authorize the submittal of a 2025 SB 821, Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program funding application for one (1) potential bike lane improvement project; and authorize the City Engineer to sign all applications/letters for the funding program.
E. 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) Update
5 Recommendation: Receive and file this report on the updated 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) issued by CAL FIRE, and direct staff to assess local implications related to zoning, building codes, defensible space requirements, and public education. Consider public outreach regarding updated hazard classifications within local responsibility areas (LRA). The State of California mandate is for the city to adopt the FHSZ Map.
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).
8. CLOSED SESSION
There are no Closed Session Items.
ADJOURNMENT
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC
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