CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 PM
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
Wednesday, March 11, 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. CVAG CV Housing First Regional Homelessness Program
Recommendation: This presentation is for informational purposes.
B. Presentation of the Annual Crime Statistics for 2025 Recommendation: This item is for presentation and discussion only.
C. Drone as First Responder Program Update
Recommendation: This item is presented for discussion only.
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6
Labor Negotiator: Algeria Ford, Assistant City Attorney and Asusena Soren, Human Resources Manager
Employee Organization: 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
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
3 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 Study Session and Regular Meeting minutes of February 25, 2026.
Recommendation: To approve the Study Session and Regular Meeting minutes of February 25, 2026.
D. Check Demand - February 2026
Recommendation: Receive and File
E. Approval of Resolution Terminating the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Establishing the Eastern Riverside County Interoperable Authority (ERICA)
Recommendation: To adopt a Resolution terminating the Joint Exercise Powers Agreement which established the Eastern Riverside County Interoperable Authority (ERICA).
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Introduction
Recommendation: To introduce the Community Development Block Grant FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for review, discussion, and direction.
5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Construction Contract Award to Matich Corporation for the Whitewater Area Street Rehabilitation Project Phase II (C02610)
Recommendation: To award a construction contract to Matich Corporation in the amount of $799,776.00 for the Whitewater Area Street Rehabilitation Project Phase II (C02610), and, approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $119,966.40 for unforeseeable construction costs; and, approve a proposal from LandMark Consultants, Inc. in the not to exceed
4 amount of $8,000 to provide material testing services during construction, thereby bringing the total construction budget to the amount of $927,742.40; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract documents and the reimbursement agreement with the Coachella Valley Water District; and, authorize the City Engineer to execute LandMark Consultants, Inc. proposal, request bonds and insurance for the project, and issue the Notice to Proceed.
B. Approval of the Parks and Community Events Commission support of the Family Fitness Festival - 2026
Recommendation: To approve $2,000 from the Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) FY 2025-2026 PACE Small Events Budget to support the Family Fitness Festival for April 2026.
C. Fire Department Purchase of Two Vehicles for Fire Administration Recommendation: To authorize the purchase of one (1) 2026 2500 HD Custom Crew Cab 4x4 Gas and one (1) 2026 Tahoe 2WD LS Gas for the Fire Department administration, including the outfitting of both vehicles with code three emergency lighting and the Battalion Chief command vehicle upgrades, at a total cost of $196,083.39; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all required documents for purchase.
D. FY 2026/2027 Community Assistance Grant Process
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve proceeding with the FY 2026/2027 Community Assistance Grant Program.
E. Review and Adopt Amendments Made to the 5-Year Strategic Plan at the February 6, 2026 City Council Goal Setting Workshop Recommendation: To review and adopt the amended 5-Year Strategic Plan
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.