CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 PM
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
Wednesday, June 25, 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 3:00 PM
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 comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting. Public Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.
2 2. STUDY SESSION
A. Interview Applicants for Finance Advisory Committee
Recommendation: Interview applicants for one vacant seat on the Finance Advisory Committee.
B. Economic Development Update: Strategic Partnerships, Auto Industry Analysis, and Development Dashboard Tools
Recommendation: This report is for information and discussion only.
C. Review of Historic Preservation Committee
Recommendation: City staff recommends City Council review and discuss the intent and purpose of the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) and provide direction to City staff and the HPC.
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b) Two(2) positions:
Position Title: Interim City Manager
Position Title: City Manager
Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.
B. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6
Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager
Represented Employees: Cathedral City Police Management Association (CCPMA)
Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.
C. Conference with Legal Counsel — Initiation of Litigation. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
One (1) Matter 68342 Kieley Rd.
Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.
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.
3 1. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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 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. Approval of the May 28, 2025 Study Session and Regular Council Meeting Minutes.
Recommendation: Approve the May 28, 2025, Study Session and Regular City Council Minutes.
C. Check Demand May
Recommendation: Receive and File.
D. Amendment to the Personnel Rules
Recommendation: To adopt the amended Personnel Rules as presented and authorize the City Manager to implement the updated Personnel Rules and make minor administrative adjustments as needed.
E. CCPOA CalPERS Compliance
Recommendation: To authorize the City Manager to execute a side letter with the Cathedral City Police Officers Association (CCPOA) to update MOU language to ensure compliance with CalPERS reporting requirements for special compensation.
F. Resolution Adopting an Updated City-Wide Salary Schedule Recommendation: To adopt a resolution approving a city-wide publicly available pay schedule in compliance with California Code of Regulations,
4 Title 2, Sections 570.5, 571, 571.1, and to acknowledge the charter-mandated salary adjustment for elected officials. This resolution will supersede all previous resolutions regarding job classifications and compensation levels to the extent they conflict with this new recommendation.
G. Amendment to Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employee Regulations – Compensation and Healthcare Benefit Adjustments Recommendation:
To approve an amendment to the Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employee Regulations to: (1) Adjust the salary increase from 2.6% to 3.0% effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025, to maintain competitive market positioning; (2) Establish healthcare maximum contributions for calendar years 2026 and 2027 as follows:
• Unit Member Only: $1,000 (2026), $1050 (2027)
• Unit Member+1: $1950 (2026), $2050 (2027)
• Family: $2700 (2026), $2800 (2027)
H. Notice of Completion for HSIP Cycle 10: Pedestrian Crossing on Ramon Road and Candlewood Drive
Recommendation: To accept and approve the Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Cycle 10: Pedestrian Crossing on Ramon Road and Candlewood Drive project (C08753), as complete; authorize the City Manager to execute and file a notice of completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. upon expiration of the notice of completion (NOC).
I. Notice of Completion for the Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 Citywide Pavement Striping, Markings, and Markers Project (C08687).
Recommendation: To accept and approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Citywide Pavement Striping Markings and Markers project (C08687), as complete; authorize the City Manager to execute and file a notice of completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Cal Stripe Inc. upon expiration of the notice of completion (NOC).
J. Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the Revised Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) Map.
Recommendation: To waive reading beyond the title, provide second reading and approve an ordinance adopting the March 24, 2025 final updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) map.
K. Second Reading of an Ordinance to Adopt the 2025 Citywide Speed Limit Survey
Recommendation: To provide second reading, by title only, and adopt an ordinance approving the Engineering and Traffic Survey prepared by Albert A.
Webb Associates and establishing the 2025 Citywide Speed Limits in Cathedral City.
5 L. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Compressor Replacement Recommendation: To authorize the purchase and installation of two new Arctic SCBA compressor systems one at Station 1 and one at Station 2, for a combined total of $177,548.90. This investment is essential to maintaining firefighter safety, reducing operational risk, and supporting the department’s long-term readiness.
M. Award Agreement for Landscape Maintenance and Support services Recommendation: To approve the maintenance services agreement for landscape maintenance and support services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the maintenance agreement with PS
Tree Service.
N. Award Maintenance Agreement for Janitorial Services
Recommendation: To approve the maintenance services agreement for janitorial services; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the maintenance agreement with APEX Team Solutions.
O. Two-Year Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the Palm Springs Unified School District and Cathedral City Police Department for One School Resource Officer
Recommendation: To approve an agreement with the Palm Springs Unified School District (District) for the Police Department to provide the District with one trained police officer on a full-time basis as a School Resource Officer (SRO) for FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27, in the amount of $369,158, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
P. Professional Services Contract with Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. for the CV Commerce Center project
Recommendation: Approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. for planning and environmental services related to the CV Commerce Center project and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Annual Renewal of the Lighting & Landscaping District (LLD) Budget Recommendation: Hold a public hearing, adopt resolutions approving the final engineer's report, and order the levy and collection of annual assessments for the sixteen (16) existing benefit zones for the annual renewal of the Lighting and Landscaping District Budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026.
B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0002 and Specific Plan Amendment 25-0002
Recommendation: Find Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0002 and Specific Plan Amendment 25-0002 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
6 Introduce an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0002 amending Chapter 9.18 of Title 9 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to add single family dwellings as a permitted use in the RM (Multiple-Family Residential) District for lots no greater than 10,000 square feet, that are surrounded by existing development on two adjacent properties, and that do not have frontage on an Arterial Highway.
Introduce an ordinance approving Specific Plan Amendment 25-0002 amending Specific Plan 87-26C to allow single family dwellings in the specific plan when permitted in the underlying zoning district and to clarify that single family dwellings are subject to the development standards of the underlying zoning district.
C. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0003
Recommendation: Find Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0003 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, introduce an ordinance amending Title 9 Planning and Zoning of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to add Chapter 9.09 (Public Notification and Community Meetings) and to amend Chapters 9.05, 9.52, 9.72, 9.74, 9.76, and 9.78 to delete existing provisions that conflict with new Chapter 9.09 relating to public notification requirements.
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Appointment to the Finance Advisory Committee
Recommendation: To consider appointing one individual to the Finance Advisory Committee with a term expiring on June 30, 2028, based on the interviews conducted during the Study Session Meeting of June 25, 2025.
B. Approval of Contract Agreement with City Detect
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council review and approve the contract with City Detect for AI camera systems.
C. FY 25/26 Community Assistance Grant Program Awards Council Approval
Recommendation: The Council Subcommittee recommends City Council approve the award of grants totaling $70,000 for the FY 2025/2026 Community Assistance Grant Program.
D. FY 2025/26 Community Arts Grant Program Awards
Recommendation: To approve the Public Arts Commission’s recommendation to fund grants through the Community Arts Grant Program.
E. Ratify Nominations by Councilmembers for Commission/Committee Seats and Appoint Individuals to Serve a Three-year Term to Expire June 30, 2028.
Recommendation: To ratify the following nominations and appoint each individual to serve a three-year term continuing through June 30, 2028:
7 Planning Commission:
Nomination by Councilmember Ernesto Gutuerrez to reappoint Danny Lee
Architectural Review Committee:
Nomination by Mayor Nancy Ross to reappoint Dean Keefer Nomination by Councilmember Rita Lamb to reappoint Tanner Hoss
Historic Preservation Committee:
Nomination by Mayor Pro Tem Raymond Gregory to reappoint Eri Nox Nomination by Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez to reappoint John Rivera
Parks and Community Events Commission:
Nomination by Councilmember Rita Lamb to appoint Ashley McGullam
Public Arts Commission:
Nomination by Councilmember Rita Lamb to appoint Kara Robinson
F. IRS Section 115 Trust Plan for Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 2025-XX approving the Multiple Employer OPEB/Pension Section 115 Trust administered by Shuster Advisory Group and discontinue the City’s current participation in the CalPERS-administered CERBT.
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
ADJOURNMENT
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC
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