CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 PM
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
MAYOR
Raymond Gregory
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
Ernesto Gutierrez
Councilmember
Nancy Ross
Councilmember
Rita Lamb
Councilmember
Christina Gordon
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. Cathedral City Community Center Feasibility Study Update by Group 4 Architecture
Recommendation: To receive an update and presentation on the Cathedral City Community Center Feasibility Study and provide input and direction on the preferred site and building program options.
B. New City Website Reveal
Recommendation: For presentation purposes only.
C. Regional Climate Action Plan Update and Cathedral City Next Steps Recommendation: For the City Council to receive a presentation providing an overview of the Regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan document and provide direction to staff to begin the process of updating Cathedral City’s Climate Action Plan utilizing applicable regional data and strategies.
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Public Employees Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
One (1) Position
Title: City Manager
Recommendation: There is no recommendation.
B. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6
Labor Negotiator: Algeria Ford, Assistant City Attorney and Asusena Soren, Human Resources Manager
Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and Cathedral City Firefighters Association (CCFA)
Recommendation: There is no recommendation.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING - 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
ROLL CALL
3 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. 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. Approval of the Special Meeting minutes of January 7, 2026, January 20, 2026, January 21, 2026 and the Regular Meeting minutes of January 14, 2026.
Recommendation: To approve the Special Meeting minutes of January 7, 2026, January 20, 2026, January 21, 2026 and the Regular Meeting minutes of January 14, 2026.
D. 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.
E. Approval of the Parks and Community Events Commission Support of the Esperanza Park Community Health Fair – 2026
Recommendation: To approve $500 from the Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) FY 2025–2026 PACE Small Events Budget to support
4 the Esperanza Park Community Health Fair event for February 2026.
F. Reject Bids for the construction of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11A, 18 Unsignalized Intersection Upgrades Project (C08754)
Recommendation: To reject all bids received for the construction of the Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Cycle 11A, 18 Unsignalized Intersection Upgrades Project (C08754); and direct staff to readvertise for construction bids to ensure compliance with fair and competitive bidding practices.
G. Adopt a Resolution accepting the public improvements and certifying completion of private improvements in a portion of amended Tract No. 31774, "Campanile"' and releasing securities, WH Campanile 141, LLC:
Developer.
Recommendation: For the City Council adopt the Resolution accepting the public improvements and certifying completion of private improvements in a portion of Amended Tract No. 31774, authorizing the release of improvement agreement securities as described in the Resolution, and authorizing the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion for the work.
H. Second Reading – Short-Term Rental Facilitator Reporting (SB 346) – C.C.M.C. Section 5.96.090
Recommendation: To provide second reading by title only and adopt an ordinance adding Section 5.96.090 to Chapter 5.96 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to implement Senate Bill 346, the Short-Term Rental Facilitator Act of 2025.
I. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0001 – A proposal of King’s Schools of the Desert to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow schools in the RR (Resort Residential) zone district, subject to a conditional use permit.
Recommendation: To provide second reading, by title only, and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0001 amending Section 9.24.030.B of Chapter 9.24 of Title 9 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to add schools as a conditionally permitted use in the Resort Residential district.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Traffic Signal Head Backplates Change Order Request for the HSIP Cycle 11C - Citywide Traffic Signal Hardware Upgrades Project (C08756)
Recommendation: To approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Econolite Systems, Inc., in the amount of $107,129.84; for the construction of HSIP 11C, Citywide Traffic Signal Hardware Upgrades Project (C08756); and, authorize a budget adjustment to the construction budget for the project, in the amount of $47,875.11; and, authorize the City Engineer to execute the
5 change order and issue the notice to proceed for this work.
B. Award Service Agreements for the Construction of the Cathedral City, Mountain Cathedrals Entryway Monument Project (C02601)
Recommendation:
Staff is presenting two (2) alternative recommendations for City Council consideration.
Option 1 (Recommendation for Solar Powered System)
To:
• Award a service agreement to Hoffman Steel Fabrication, Inc. in the amount of $69,431.00 for the fabrication and installation of the Cathedral City, Mountain Cathedrals Entryway Monument Project (C02601);
• Award a service agreement to Westcon Construction Services, Inc. in the amount of $24,500.00 for construction of the foundation for the Mountain Cathedrals Entryway Monument;
• Approve the proposal from Hot Purple Energy in the amount of $6,500.00 to upgrade the existing solar system and install electrical components; and
• Approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $15,064.65 for unforeseen construction costs;
• Approve a budget amendment to Gas Tax (50%) and Measure A (50%) in the amount of $9,599.91 to establish a combined construction budget totaling $115,495.65 for the Cathedral City Mountain Cathedrals Entryway Monument Project (C02601); • Authorize the City Manager to execute the service agreements; and, • Authorize the City Engineer to execute the proposal with Hot Purple Energy, request bonds and insurances and issue notices to proceed.
Option 2 (Recommendation for Hard-Wired System)
To:
• Award a service agreement to Hoffman Steel Fabrication, Inc. in the amount of $69,431.00 for the fabrication and installation of the Cathedral City, Mountain Cathedrals Entryway Monument Project (C02601); and,
• Award a service agreement to Westcon Construction Services, Inc. in the amount of $24,500.00 for construction of the foundation for the Mountain Cathedrals Entryway Monument; and,
• Approve the proposal from Towers Electric in the amount of $24,582.15 for installation of underground conduits across East Palm Canyon Drive; and,
• Approve the proposal from Rhythm Electric LLC, in the amount of $5,050.00 for installation of power and electrical components for the mountain Cathedrals Entryway Monument; and,
• Approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $18,534.47 for unforeseen construction costs; and,
• Approve a budget amendment to the Gas Tax (50%) and Measure A (50%) in the amount of $36,201.88 to establish a combined
6 construction budget totaling $142,097.62 for the Cathedral City, Mountain Cathedrals Entryway Monument Project (C02601); and, • Authorize the City Manager to execute the service agreements; and, • Authorize the City Engineer to execute proposals with Towers Electric and Rhythm Electric Inc., request bonds and insurances and issue notices to proceed.
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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