CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 PM
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
Wednesday, August 13, 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. Desert Recreation District Introductory Presentation and Update on Initial Progress
Recommendation: This item is presented for information and discussion only; no formal action is required.
B. Presentation on the Axon Body 4 Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Recommendation: This item is presented for information and discussion.
C. 2025 Firework Enforcement and Response Activity Update Recommendation: Information and discussion only.
D. Strategic Plan Update
Recommendation: This report is for information, discussion and direction only.
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)
One (1) position:
Title: Acting / Interim City Manager
Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.
B. CONFERRENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Labor Negotiator: City Manager Charles McClendon
Employee Organizations: Management Unrepresented Employees Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.
C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Items: One (1) Cathedral City v. Fantasy Balloon Flights Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)
One (1) Matter
Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING - 5:30 PM
3 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
A. August 2025 Month to Celebrate the 100 th Anniversary of the First Recorded Map in the City
Recommendation: This is a Special Presentation only, there is no Staff Recommendation.
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 July 9, 2025 Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the July 9, 2025 Study Session and Regular City Council Minutes.
C. Check Demand Register July 2025
4 Recommendation: Receive and File.
D. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Cathedral City Police Management Association (CCPMA)
Recommendation: To ratify the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Cathedral City (“City”) and the Cathedral City Police Management Association (“CCPMA”) for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
E. Approval of a License Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the Maintenance of the Date Palm Drive Bridge on North Cathedral Canyon Channel.
Recommendation: To approve a license agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the maintenance of the Date Palm Drive Bridge over the North Cathedral Canyon Channel, and associated drainage and channel improvements; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
F. 2025-2026 California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Recommendation: To accept the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $124,561.63 and authorize the City Manager to execute the grant agreement.
G. Notice of Completion for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (REAS) Projects
Recommendation: To accept and approve the following Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (REAS) projects: East Palm Canyon Drive (C08695), Assessment District (AD) 86-5 neighborhood streets (C08696), Vista Chino Drive (C08697) and Date Palm Drive (C08698), as final; and, authorize the City Manager to execute and file a notice of completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office (County); and, authorize the release of retention funds to Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC (PMI) upon expiration of the notice of completion (NOC).
H. Purchase of one (1) 2025 Ford F-150 Police Responder from Utilitac Equipment & Upfitting for the Homeless Liaison Unit
Recommendation: To authorize the purchase of one (1) 2025 Ford F-150 Police Responder for use by the Homeless Liaison Officer in the amount of $85,915.37, inclusive of vehicle cost, decals, taxes, and upfitting.
I. 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, 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.
5 J. Approval of Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Years 2021–2022 and 2022–2023 for Axon Body-Worn Cameras and Software.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the expenditure plan appropriating Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) funds for Fiscal Years 2021–2022 and 2022–2023 for the acquisition and implementation of Axon body-worn cameras and associated software.
K. Resolution Authorizing the Official Designees for the Listos California CERT Support Grant (LC) Program.
Recommendation: To approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the Financial Services Director to act as the official designees for the Listos California CERT Support Grant (LC) Program and to execute and provide all forms, agreements, and other assurances as required.
L. Purchase of One (1) Ford Maverick for the Building and Safety Division to Accommodate Newly Hired Building Inspector
Recommendation: To authorize the purchase of one (1) Ford Maverick for the Building and Safety Department, at a total cost of $32,926.71; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all required documents for purchase.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Consider Making an Appointment to the Finance Advisory Committee Recommendation: To consider making an appointment to the Finance Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired seat with a term continuing through June 30, 2026, based on the interviews conducted during the Study Session portion of the meeting held June 25, 2025.
B. Administrative Attendance Policy for City Council Commissions and Committees
Recommendation: To review and adopt the administrative attendance policy for City Council Commissions and Committees.
C. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering, Inc. for the Sarah Street Area Assessment District Formation Phase 2A.
Recommendation: To approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement for the Sarah Street Assessment District Formation Project – Phase 2A; authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $15,131.74 to continue project funding; and authorize the City Manager to execute this Amendment No. 1.
6 D. Award of a Professional Services Agreement to HR Green Pacific, Inc. for the Design of the Tropical Storm Hilary: Date Palm Drive Pavement Reconstruction Project City Project No. C08684.
Recommendation: To approve a Professional Services Agreement with HR Green Pacific, Inc. to prepare the plans, specifications, estimate, right of way and environmental documents for the Tropical Storm Hilary: Date Palm Drive Pavement Reconstruction project, city project No. C08684, in the not to exceed amount of $345,303.34; authorize a 10% design contingency in the amount of $34,696.66 for unforeseen design related expenses, thereby bringing the total project cost to $380,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
E. Construction Contract Award to Granite Construction Company for the Whispering Palms Trail Class III Bike Route Project (C08672).
Recommendation: To award a construction contract to Granite Construction Company in the amount of $672,000.00 for the SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities program for Whispering Palms Trail Class III Bike Route project (C08672); approve a twenty percent (20%) contingency in the amount of $134,400.00 for unforeseeable construction costs, thereby bringing the total project budget to the amount of $806,400.00; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract documents; and, authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the project, and issue the notice to proceed.
F. Balloon Festival Saturday Headliner Options
Recommendation: To approve one of four proposed Saturday headliner options for the 11th Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival, authorize staff to negotiate a shared revenue agreement with SoundSkilz, Inc. for cost recovery where applicable, and authorize the Communications & Events Manager to pursue major sponsorship opportunities to offset production costs.
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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