CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 PM
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
Wednesday, September 24, 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. Riverside County Animal Control Field and Shelter Services Contract Recommendation: This is for review and discussion only.
At a subsequent meeting, approve a three-year contract with Riverside County Department of Animal Services for Field and Shelter Service (Option #1 or #2).
B. Regulations for the Operation of Food Trucks within Cathedral City Recommendation: To direct staff to introduce an ordinance for 1st reading for the adoption of an uncodified ordinance implementing a temporary food truck pilot program on private property.
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)
One (1) position:
Title: City Manager
Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.
B. Conference With Legal Counsel – Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
Matters: One (1)
Receivership regarding 68460 Estio Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234 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
3 A. Special Recognition – Cathedral City Police Department Employees Recommendation: This is a Special Presentation only.
B. Award Presentation – APWA CV 2025 Project Merit Award Winners:
Recreational and Athletic Facilities Category: Esperanza Park, City of Cathedral City
Traffic, Mobility, and Beautification Category: The Downtown Cathedral City Connectors: Gap Closure and Compete Streets project (ATP Cycle 5)
Recommendation: This is a Special Presentation only.
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. Commissioner/Committee Member Attendance Record
Recommendation: Receive and File
C. Approve the September 10, 2025, Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting.
Recommendation: Approve the September 10, 2025, Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
D. Administrative Amendment to the CDBG FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan
Recommendation: To approve an administrative amendment to the city’s FY 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan to
4 reallocate $43,124.76 in unused funds from the Via De Anza Street Improvement Phase III project to the Whitewater Neighborhood Road Improvement Phase II project; and authorize the City Engineer to execute the administrative amendment for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
E. Budget of $5,000 for the Inaugural Cathedral City Festival of the Arts Event in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
Recommendation: To approve a not-to-exceed budget of $5,000 for the inaugural Cathedral City Festival of the Arts event as recommended by the Public Arts Commission.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance Amending Chapters 3.48, 5.88, 9.108, and 13.240 and Section
9.30.030 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to Update the Cannabis Tax, Cannabis Licensing and Zoning Regulations, and Enforcement Provisions
Recommendation: Find that the Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0004 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) and introduce an ordinance amending Chapters 3.48,
5.88, 9.108, and 13.240 and Section 9.30.030 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to substantially update the cannabis tax, cannabis licensing and zoning regulations, and enforcement provisions.
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Adoption of the Updated Cathedral City Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
Recommendation: To adopt the updated Cathedral City Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. This adoption aligns with state and federal requirements for formally adopting hazard mitigation plans.
B. 2025 Arts in California Parks - Implementation Grant Award Recommendation: To accept the 2025 Arts in California Parks - Implementation Grant in the amount of $98,167.00 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the grant agreement.
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
5 NOTES TO THE PUBLIC
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Written Comments will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments may be submitted via email, letter, or other forms of written communication.
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Submitted Written Comments will not be read into the record during the meeting.