CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 PM
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
Wednesday, September 10, 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. FIND Food Bank - Presentation - Debbie Espinosa, President and CEO Recommendation: This is a presentation only, no formal action will be taken.
B. Palm Tree Maintenance
Recommendation: There is no specific recommendation, this staff report and presentation are intended to support a discussion on palm tree maintenance. City Council may elect to provide feedback and direction to staff.
C. Fall 2025 Special Events Season Preview
Recommendation: This is for presentation purposes only. No formal action is required.
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8
Property Location: 68010 Ramon Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234 A.P.N. 678-210-041
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City and Marwan Jizrawi 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
A. Special Recognition – Charles P. McClendon, City Manager Recommendation: This is a presentation, there is no action required.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
3 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. Commissioner/Committee Member Attendance Record
Recommendation: Receive and File.
C. Approve the August 13, 2025, Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the August 13, 2025, Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
D. Check Demand – August
Recommendation: Receive and File.
E. Employment Agreement for Interim City Manager
Recommendation: Approve employment agreement with Anne Ambrose for the position as Interim City Manager.
F. Resolution Designating Holidays Cathedral City Public Offices Shall be Closed for Calendar Year 2026
Recommendation: To adopot a resolution designating holidays on which the City shall be closed to the public for calendar year 2026.
G. Designation of a Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting on October 10, 2025.
Recommendation: To adopt a resolution designating Mayor Nancy Ross as the Voting Delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Raymond Gregory as the Alternate
4 Voting Delegate to represent Cathedral City at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting, which will be held on October 10, 2025.
H. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager and the Financial Services Director as the Official Designees for the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EPMG) and State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP).
Recommendation: To approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager and the Financial Services Director to act as the official designees for the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EPMG) and State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) for program years Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, FY 2025, and FY 2026 and to execute and provide all forms, agreements, and other assurances as required.
I. FY 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Recommendation: To approve the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
J. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. for the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 9A Project: Traffic Signal Improvements at Twelve Intersection (CIP No.
C08752)
Recommendation: To approve Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement (agreement) with Z&K Consultants, Inc. (Z&K), for construction engineering services for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 9A Project: Traffic Signal Improvements at Twelve Intersections (CIP No. C08752), extending the term of the agreement by an additional twelve (12) months to complete the construction and closeout phases for the project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
K. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Design Services Agreement with Verde Design, Inc. Inc. for the Esperanza Park Project (CIP No. C07021).
Recommendation: To approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Design Services with Verde Design, Inc. to complete the record drawings for the Esperanza Park (formerly known as the Dream Homes Park) project (CIP No. C07021), extending the agreement term an additional six (6) months, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
L. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc. for Design of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11A Project: 18 Unsignalized Intersection Upgrades (CIP No. C08754).
Recommendation: To approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the design of
5 the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11A Project: 18 Unsignalized Intersection Upgrades (CIP No. C08754), extending the term of the agreement by an additional six (6) months to allow for completion of project design activities; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
M. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreements with STC Traffic, Inc. for Design of the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 11B, 11C, and 11D Projects (CIP No. C08755, C08756, and C08757)
Recommendation: To approve Amendment No. 1 to three (3) Professional Services Agreements with STC Traffic, Inc. (STC) for the design of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11B, 11C, and 11D Projects (CIP No. C08755, C08756, and C08757, respectively), extending the term of each agreement by an additional twelve (12) months to allow for bidding assistance and construction support; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments.
N. Service Agreement for REAS Improvements for the Cathedral Cove Center (PUD No. 21-001)
Recommendation: To approve a service agreement for the completion of off- site Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (REAS) improvements with Cathedral Cove 1.0 LLC (Developer), for Planned Unit Development (PUD) No. 21-001 (Cathedral Cove Center); and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the service agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
O. Service Agreement for REAS Improvements for the Grove Street Apartments (DR No. 23-001)
Recommendation: To approve a service agreement for the completion of off- site Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (REAS) improvements with Silver Rock Development, Inc. (Developer), for Design Review (DR) No. 23- 001 (Grove Street Apartments); and, authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the service agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
P. Purchase of One (1) 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric Vehicle from Ken Grody Ford Redlands, for $45,829.74
Recommendation: To authorize the purchase of one (1) 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle from Ken Grody Ford Redlands for use by the Citizens on Patrol (COP) Program in the amount of $45,829.74, inclusive of vehicle purchase, upfitting, decals, and sales tax.
Q. Purchase of Four (4) 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) for $396,402.12
Recommendation: To authorize the purchase of four (4) 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) in the total amount of $396,402.12, inclusive of vehicle cost, upfitting, decals, in-car video systems and mobile
6 computer.
R. Purchase of a 2026 Chevy Blazer PPV EV from Jessup Motors for the Police School Resource Officer
Recommendation: To approve the purchase of one (1) 2026 Chevy Blazer PPV EV from Jessup Motors and associated costs for unfitting for the Police Department, School Resource Officer, in the total amount of $82,376.67.
S. Resolution Accepting the California Highway Patrol California Traffic Safety Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Award of $124.561.63
Recommendation: To adopt a resolution accepting the California Highway Patrol California Traffic Safety Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) award in the amount of $124,561.63,
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Interview Applicant for the Mobile Home Fair Practices Commission and Consider Making an Appointment to fill a Vacant Seat.
Recommendation: Interview the applicant, Mr. Erik Castillo, and consider making an appointment to fill the vacant seat on the Mobile Home Fair Practices Commission.
B. Updated Cathedral City Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Recommendation: To adopt the updated Cathedral City Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
C. Council Chambers and Study Session Conference Room Audio/Visual System Upgrades
Recommendation: To award a contract to Western Audio Visual & Security in the amount of $281,757.05 for the Council Chambers and Study Session Conference Room Audio/Visual System Upgrade project, approve a 10% contingency of $28,175 to address potential unforeseen conditions during the project, and authorize the expenditure of $20,000 for the construction of a projector wall remodel to be completed by the city’s Facilities division, for a total project cost of $329,932.05, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
D. Riverside County Transportation Commission Agreement for SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program Funding: Avenida Maravilla Class III Bike Routes Project.
Recommendation: To approve an agreement with the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) for funding under Senate Bill 821 (SB 821) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program, for the design and construction of the Avenida Maravilla Class III Bike Routes project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
7 E. Construction Contract Award to Union Pavement Services, Inc. and Procurement of K71 bollards for the SB 821 - Perez Road Class IV Separated Bikeway Project (C08673)
Recommendation:
To authorize a total construction budget of $379,250.68, comprised of:
• Award a construction contract to Union Pavement Services, Inc. in the amount of $249,590 for the SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities program (SB 821) for Perez Road Class IV Separated Bikeway project (C08673) and authorize a twenty-five percent (25%) contingency in the amount of $62,410.00 for unforeseeable construction costs. o Authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract documents.
o Authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the project and issue the notice to proceed.
• Authorize the City Engineer to execute a purchase order and all necessary documents, in the amount of $67,250.68, for the procurement of three hundred thirty (330) K71 bollards to be used as the physical separation for the Perez Road Class IV Separated Bikeway project.
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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