CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 PM
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
Wednesday, July 09, 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
2 Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.
2. STUDY SESSION
A. Special Events Safety Procedures Presentation
Recommendation: This is for presentation purposes only.
B. Regulations for the Operation of Food Trucks
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council provide feedback and direction regarding the current mobile food truck regulations and consider potential amendments to the Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapter 5.82 with specific emphasis on allowing food truck vendors to operate on private property with the consent of the property owner.
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1) - One (1) Matter Case Name: Diaz v. City of Cathedral City
Case No.: CVPS2204274
Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.
B. Conference with Legal Counsel — Initiation of Litigation. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
Two (2) Matters: (1) 68625 Tortuga Rd (2) 69946 Hampton Court Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.
C. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
One (1) Matter
Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.
D. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 687196007, 687196008, 687196002, 687196003, 687196004, 687196005, 687196006, 687198001, 687198002, 687198003, 687198004, 687198005, 687198006, 687212001, 687212019, 687212028, 687212029, 687212030, 687212031, 687212032, 687199001, 687199002, 687212027, 687212009, 687212022, 687212023, 687212033, 687212034, 687212035
Property Owner: City of Cathedral City
Negotiating Parties: Undesignated Buyer
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for potential sale of real property Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.
E. Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b) One (1) position: Position Title: City Manager
3 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.
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 the Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2025
Recommendation: Approve the Study Session and Regular City Council Minutes of June 25, 2025.
C. Check Demand June 2025
Recommendation: Receive and File.
4 D. Agreement with CVAG for Homelessness Services
Recommendation: To approve an agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) to provide $125,000/year for the next three fiscal years, to support the CV Housing First program addressing regional homelessness.
E. Resolution Confirming Assessments Against Various Property Owners for Nuisance Abatement Costs
Recommendation: To adopt the proposed resolution, thereby confirming assessments against various property owners for nuisance abatement costs and providing for collection.
F. Notice of Completion for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Dream Homes Neighborhood Area and East Palm Canyon Drive Pavement
Rehabilitation Projects
Recommendation: To accept and approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Dream Homes Neighborhood Area (C08693) and East Palm Canyon Drive (C08694) Pavement Rehabilitation Projects as complete; authorize the City Manager to file a notice of completion (NOC) with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Vance Corporation upon expiration of the notice of completion.
G. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Regarding the Ramon Road Bridge Widening Project
Recommendation: To authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to extend the termination date for the Ramon Road Bridge Widening Project to September 30, 2030.
H. Notice of Completion for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Streets Pavement Reconstruction Projects
Recommendation: To accept and approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Streets Pavement Reconstruction Projects at Shifting Sands Trail (C08688), Sky Blue Water Trail (C08689), 33rd Avenue (C08690), Ventura Drive (C08691), and Avenida Quintana (C08692) as complete; authorize the City Manager to file a notice of completion (NOC) with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Hardy and Harper, Inc. upon expiration of the notice of completion.
I. Authorize a one (1) year extension to TAMJAC, LLC. for On-Call Community Development Block Grant Administrative Support Services Recommendation: Authorize a one (1) year extension to the existing subrecipient agreement with TAMJAC, LLC. for on-call Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administrative support services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the associated amendment documents.
5 J. Award Subrecipient Agreement to Fair Housing Council of Riverside County
Recommendation: To authorize the award of a subrecipient agreement to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (FHCRC) in the amount of $20,000 to provide fair housing services under Cathedral City’s FY 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; approve a corresponding budget allocation of $20,000 from CDBG funds; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary contract documents following the execution of the Annual Action Plan (AAP) funding agreement with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
K. Second Reading Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0002 and Specific Plan Amendment 25-0002
Recommendation: To provide second reading, by title only, and adopt 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 subject to certain conditions, and to adopt 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 subject to the development standards of the underlying zoning district.
L. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0003
Recommendation: To provide second reading by title only and adopt 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.
M. Palm Springs International Film Festival 2026 Agreement Recommendation: To approve the Cathedral City Sponsorship Proposal for the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival in the amount of $90,000 financial sponsorship and $20,000 in-kind support services.
N. FY 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EPMG) Recommendation: To approve the purchase of twelve (12) new computers for the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the amount not to exceed $18,804.60 funded partially through the FY 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) award, and the balance from the Fire Department’s FY 2025/2026 Emergency Management budget.
O. Approval of Agreement for Wellness and Occupational Health Services with Hoag Corporate Health
Recommendation: To approve an agreement for services between the City of Cathedral City and Hoag Corporate Health for a two-year term in the amount
6 not to exceed $170,068.00, for the provision of wellness, fitness, and occupational health services for Cathedral City Fire & EMS personnel and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Special Use Permit for Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic - Sinfonica de Mineria
Recommendation: To approve the Special Use Permit for Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic to conduct a free day of music and festival including Sinfonica de Mineria from Mexico City, Mexico at the Community Amphitheater on January 25, 2026.
B. Approve Date Change for Taste of Jalisco Festival with SoundSkilz, Inc.
Recommendation: To approve the requested date change for the Taste of Jalisco Festival to align with Cinco de Mayo weekend and authorize a three- year contract extension with SoundSkilz, Inc. through 2028, and authorize the City Manager or their representative to execute all necessary contract amendments.
C. Professional Services Agreement with Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning, Inc. for Community Center Site and Cost Analysis Recommendation: To approve a professional services agreement with Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning, Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
D. Approve Recommendation from the Public Arts Commission for a Not to Exceed Budget of $173,000 from the Art in Public Places Fund for the Esperanza Park Entryway Sculpture
Recommendation: To approve the Public Arts Commission’s recommendation to establish a not-to-exceed budget of $173,000 for the Esperanza Park entryway sculpture.
E. Acceptance of the Donation of a Sculpture - "Ozone, by Craig French - and Authorization to Use Art in Public Places Funds for the Installation Recommendation: To approve the Public Arts Commission recommendation to accept a donation of a sculpture titled “Ozone, by Craig French, and authorize the use of Art in Public Places funds for the installation.
6. 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).
7 7. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC
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