CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Study Session 3:00 PM
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Raymond Gregory called the Study Session portion of the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Raymond Gregory, Mayor
Nancy Ross, Councilmember
Rita Lamb, Councilmember
Council Absent:
Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tem
A motion was made by Mayor Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Lamb to excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Ernesto Gutierrez from the Study Session and Regular Meeting.
RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Mayor
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Lamb
ABSENT: Gutierrez
AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no members of the public that wished to speak.
2. STUDY SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6
Agency Negotiator: Anne Ambrose, Interim City Manager
Employees: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and Cathedral City Fire Association (CCFA) Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.
B. Public Employees Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
One (1) Position
Title: City Manager
Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.
City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed under Closed Session on the agenda.
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 3:02 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 5:18 p.m.
City Attorney Vail announced that there was no reportable action taken by the City Council.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING - 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Raymond Gregory called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Raymond Gregory led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
Councilmember Rita Lamb offered the Invocation.
ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Raymond Gregory, Mayor
Nancy Ross, Councilmember
Rita Lamb, Councilmember
Council Absent:
Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tem
AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Richard Altman provided comments in remembrance of Mark Carnevale.
Janet Ream commented on cannabis odor and the C4 Facility.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Nancy Ross discussed former Councilmember Mark Carnevale.
Councilmember Rita Lamb discussed former Councilmember Mark Carnevale.
Mayor Raymond Gregory reported on the following:
The upcoming celebration of life for Councilmember Mark Carnevale His attendance at the Peace Officers and Public Safety Awards His attendance at Taste and Sounds
His attendance at the Hot Air Balloon Festival
His attendance at various agency meetings
His activities with the Riverside County Transportation Commission His attendance at the Feliz Navidog Event
The upcoming Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Snowfest event
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
Recommendation: Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda M.O. 2025-196
B. November 12, 2025, Study Session and Regular City Council Minutes Recommendation: To approve the November 12, 2025, Study Session and Regular City Council Minutes.
M.O. 2025-197
C. Commissioner/Committee Member Attendance Record
Recommendation: Receive and File
M.O. 2025-198
D. Check Demand – November 2025
Recommendation: Receive and File
M.O. 2025-199
E. Council Appointments to Various Local Agencies
Recommendation: To review the list of Agency Assignments, ratify the appointments and direct the City Clerk to notify the agencies of the respective appointments.
M.O. 2025-200
F. Review and Approve City Council Meeting Calendar for 2026 Recommendation: To review and approve the proposed City Council Meeting Calendar for 2026.
M.O. 2025-201
G. Purchase of Five Unmarked Vehicles for the Police Department.
Recommendation: Approve the purchase of five (5) unmarked vehicles for the Police Department, to include the upfitting of emergency equipment from Dana Safety Supply.
M.O. 2025-202
H. Yoga Classes in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater - 2026 funded by the Parks and Community Events Commission Events Budget
Recommendation: To approve $3,000 of funding support from the Parks and Community Events budget for the Parks and Community Events Commission’s Yoga Classes in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater – 2026 event.
M.O. 2025-203
I. IRC Section 115 Trust Policy
Recommendation: To approve the Internal Revenue Code (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 Financial Services Director and the Elected City Treasurer.
M.O. 2025-204
A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded by Councilmember Ross to approve the consent agenda.
RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Lamb
ABSENT: Gutierrez
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. AB 1600 Annual Report FY 2024/2025
Recommendation: Recommend City Council approve a resolution accepting the Annual AB 1600 Development Fee Report for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025
Kevin Biersack, Financial Services Director, provided an overview of the AB 1600 Annual Report for FY 2024/2025.
The City Council asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff.
Mayor Raymond Gregory opened the Public Hearing to receive public comment, seeing none, he closed the Public Hearing and returned the discussion to the City Council.
Reso 2025-34
A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded
by Councilmember Ross to adopt a resolution accepting the Annual AB 1600 Development Fee Report for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025.
RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Lamb
ABSENT: Gutierrez
5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Procedure for Filling the District 3 Vacant Seat on the City Council Recommendation: To consider the options for filling the vacant City Council seat in District Three (3) and to provide direction to staff on how to proceed.
Anne Ambrose, Interim City Manager, provided an overview on the options to fill the District 3 Council seat vacancy.
Colby Gregory expressed support of the Council making an appointment to fill the District 3 Council seat vacancy and would like to be considered.
Dakota Galimido expressed support of the Council making an appointment to fill the District 3 Council seat vacancy.
Angel Herrera expressed support of the Council making an appointment to fill the District 3 Council seat vacancy.
Gary Amy expressed support of the Council making an appointment to fill the District 3 Council seat vacancy and would like the Council to consider Sunshine Herrera.
Antonio Baciu expressed support of the Council making an appointment to fill the District 3 Council seat vacancy.
Terry Applegate expressed support of the Council making an appointment to fill the District 3 Council seat vacancy.
The following comment was received for the record:
Sunshine Herrera expressed her support of the Council making an appointment to fill the District 3 Council seat vacancy.
M.O. 2025-205
A motion was made by Mayor Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Lamb to approve the following process to consider making an appointment to fill the District 3 Council seat vacancy:
Accept statements of interest from qualifying District 3 residents All statements of interest must be submitted to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on December 29, 2025
Residents whose eligibility is confirmed by the City Clerk will be invited to participate in the Special Meeting of the City Council scheduled for January 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Each resident will have three minutes to provide remarks regarding their qualifications to be appointed to the City Council RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Mayor
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Lamb
ABSENT: Gutierrez
B. Award Contracts for HSIP Cycle 11B: Signalized Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades (C08755)
Recommendation:
To:
Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., in the amount of $785,362 for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11B Project – Signalized Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades (C08755); and,
Award a professional services agreement to SPECS Engineering Group, in the amount of $120,638 for professional construction engineering support services for this project; and,
Approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $135,900 for unforeseeable construction costs and project changes; thereby bringing the total construction budget for this project to $1,041,900; and,
Authorize the City Manager to execute both contract documents; and, Authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the project and issue the Notice to Proceed.
M.O. 2025-206
A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded
by Councilmember Ross to approve the following:
Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., in the amount of $785,362 for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11B Project – Signalized Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades (C08755); and,
Award a professional services agreement to SPECS Engineering Group, in the amount of $120,638 for professional construction engineering support services for this project; and,
Approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $135,900 for unforeseeable construction costs and project changes; thereby bringing the total construction budget for this project to $1,041,900; and,
Authorize the City Manager to execute both contract documents; and, Authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the project and issue the Notice to Proceed.
RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
SECONDER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Lamb
ABSENT: Gutierrez
C. AB 1600 Commitments FY 2025/2026
Recommendation: Staff recommends reallocating $175,834 of expenditures incurred and $383,442 in encumbered purchase orders to align with SCIP- generated impact fee revenue.
M.O. 2025-207
A motion was made by Mayor Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Lamb to approve reallocating $175,834 of expenditures incurred and $383,442 in encumbered purchase orders to align with SCIP-generated impact fee revenue.
RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Mayor
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Lamb
ABSENT: Gutierrez
6. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There was no discussion on future agenda items.
7. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gregory adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
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