CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 PM
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
Wednesday, October 22, 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. College of the Desert Update
Recommendation: This is a presentation only, no formal action will be taken.
B. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 115 Trust Plan Policy Recommendation: To approve the IRC Section 115 Investment Trust Plan Policy for the City’s OPEB and authorize its implementation with Shuster Advisory Group, LLC in coordination with the City Treasurer and the Financial Services Director.
C. Downtown Dog Park - Project Update October 2025
Recommendation: The Downtown Dog Park project update for October 2025 is for the City Council's information and discussion only.
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation/Threat of Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
Number of Potential Cases: One
Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation for this item.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING - 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM - Sung by the Coachella Acappella
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.
3 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. Commissioner/Committee Member Attendance Record
Recommendation: Receive and File
C. Approve the October 6, 2025, Special City Council Minutes Recommendation: Approve the October 6, 2025, Special City Council Minutes.
D. Check Demand – September 2025
Recommendation: Receive and File
E. Adopt a Resolution Establishing Campaign Contribution Limits for 2025 Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Establishing Campaign Contribution Limits for 2025.
F. Second Reading of 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 Update the Cannabis Tax, Cannabis Licensing and Zoning Regulations, and Enforcement Provisions
Recommendation: To provide second reading, by title only and adopt 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.
G. 2025-2026 Office of Traffic Safety STEP Grant
Recommendation: To accept the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant in the amount of $55,000.
H. ABC-OTS Local Enforcement Grant
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution and authorize the Interim City Manager (or designee) to accept the
4 ABC-OTS Local Enforcement Grant award and approve participation in the program for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
I. Adoption of a Resolution supporting the issuance of an ABC liquor license for Eagle Cathedral City Limited (The Eagle) based on Public Convenience and Necessity.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution supporting the issuance of an ABC liquor license for Eagle Cathedral City Limited, proposed to be located at 67625 East Palm Canyon, based on Public Convenience and Necessity.
J. Amendment to Master Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees - Establishing Fees for the Review of Cannabis Odor Control Plans and the Annual Certification of a Cannabis Odor Control Plan Recommendation: Adopt by resolution an amendment to the City’s master schedule of user and regulatory fees a fee for the review of a cannabis odor control plan and the annual certification of a cannabis odor control plan.
K. Adoption of Resolution Establishing an Administrative Fine Schedule for Violations of the Cathedral City Municipal Code that Exceed the Default Fine Established in Section 13.58.020
Recommendation: Approve a resolution establishing an administrative fine schedule for violations of the Cathedral City Municipal Code that exceed the default fine set in Section 13.58.020 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code and establishing a fine greater than the default fine for a public nuisance violation of cannabis odor.
L. Adoption of a Resolution designating the City Manager as the review authority for determinations of Public Convenience and Necessity relating to the issuance of ABC liquor licenses
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution designating the City Manager or appointed Interim City Manager as the review authority for determinations of Public Convenience and Necessity relating to the issuance of ABC liquor licenses.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards and Fire Codes Recommendation:
Staff recommend City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and certain specified appendices thereof, including local amendments, and repealing and replacing section 8.50.030(a) to require verification of a public sewer connection and making findings of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions, as required; and
5 3. Instruct staff to file the adopted resolution and ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission following the second reading of the ordinance, but at least 30 days before the effective date of the Codes.
B. Regulations for the Operation of Food Trucks within Cathedral City Recommendation: Adopt the first reading of an uncodified ordinance implementing a temporary food truck pilot program on private property. The Pilot program designates specified areas and time-limited permits for legal food truck operations on private property to evaluate the effects. The pilot program shall: Operate for 18 months unless rescinded or extended by Council, include a cap of 10 permits, and be subject to evaluations for potential incorporation into Chapter 5.82.
5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) FEMA AFG Grant FY24
Recommendation: To accept an Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $877,703.63 and authorize $87,770.37 in local match funds.
B. FY 2024/2025 Preliminary Financial Results
Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
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. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC
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Submitted Written Comments will not be read into the record during the meeting.