CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 PM
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
Wednesday, May 13, 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 Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.
2 2. STUDY SESSION
A. Presentation and Update from the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network (CVDPN)
Recommendation: Receive and file the informational presentation from the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network (CVDPN) regarding disaster preparedness resources and services available to Cathedral City residents.
B. Annual Rate Increase Request for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection for Residential, Commercial and Roll-Off Services
Recommendation: The annual rate increase request for solid waste and recycling collection for residential, commercial and roll-off services is presented to the City Council for discussion, comments and direction in preparation of a rate increase public hearing and City Council approval at the June 10, 2026, City Council meeting
C. Presentation to Introduce the Local Roadway Safety Plan Recommendation: The Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) is presented to the City Council for information, discussion, and direction.
3. CLOSED SESSION
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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION- National Public Works Week
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. Approval of the April 22, 2026 Study Session and Regular Meeting Minutes.
Recommendation: To approve the April 22, 2026 Study Session and Regular Meeting Minutes.
C. Commissioner/Committee Member Attendance Record
Recommendation: Receive and File
D. Check Demand - April 2026
Recommendation: Receive and File
E. Amendment No. 3 to the On-Call Agreement for Development Support Services between the City of Cathedral City and Christiansen & Company Recommendation: For the City Council to approve Amendment No. 3 to the On-Call Agreement for Development Support Services between the City of Cathedral City and Christiansen & Company to continue providing engineering land development management support consulting services for one (1) additional year, in the not to exceed amount of $93,000 per year; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3.
F. Resolution Adopting the City's FY 2026-27 SB-1 (RMRA) Projects Recommendation: To approve a resolution adopting the city’s FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB-1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
G. Award Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement to Fair Housing Council of Riverside County
Recommendation: To authorize the award of a subrecipient agreement to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (FHCRC) in the amount of $20,000 to provide fair housing services under Cathedral City’s FY 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; approve a corresponding budget allocation of $20,000 from CDBG funds; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary contract documents, subject to the
4 approval of the FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development..
H. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Cathedral City and Coachella Valley Water District for the Clean State Revolving Fund Septic to Sewer Planning Project
Recommendation: To approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Cathedral City and the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Septic-to-Sewer Planning Project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU and any non-substantive amendments consistent with the intent of the agreement.
I. Authorize One-Year Extensions for Public Works Maintenance and Environmental Conservation Service Agreements
Recommendation:
To approve a one (1) year extension to the current service agreements for Public Works Maintenance and Environmental Conservation Services; and authorize the City Manager to execute all amendment documents for the following:
1. Yunex LLC for traffic signal maintenance and emergency on-call services.
2. Graffiti Protective Coating, Inc. for graffiti abatement services and on- call emergency services.
3. Desert Ants Engineering, Inc. for concrete installation, repair and maintenance services as-needed contract.
4. Student Creative Recycle Art Program (S.C.R.A.P.) Gallery for environmental educational services.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Forest Lawn - Cathedral City Specific Plan Project - A proposal of Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association to establish the Forest Lawn - Cathedral City Specific Plan on 10 acres located on the southwest corner of Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive, including a General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act for the Forest Lawn Cathedral City Project, adopt a Resolution approving General Plan Amendment 25-0001, and introduce ordinances adopting Change of Zone 25-0001 and Specific Plan 25- 0001.
B. Approve the FY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
Recommendation: To approve the FY 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan (AAP) for submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all required certifications; funding agreements, and related documents consistent with the FY 2026-2027 AAP.
5 C. Ordinance to Amend Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapter 8.24, Floodplain Management, Including Sections 8.24.10, 8.24.020, and
8.24.070
Recommendation: Introduce and provide first reading, by title only, and waive further reading of an ordinance amending Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapter 8.24, Floodplain Management, including Section 8.24.010 Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose and Methods, Section 8.24.020 Definitions, and Section 8.24.070 Storm Water Storage Facilities.
5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Annual Renewal of the Lighting and Landscaping District Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
Recommendation: City Council adopt three Resolutions to renew the annual assessments with Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Zones 1 through 54, non-sequential).
B. First Reading of an Ordinance to Add Chapter 11.21 to Title 11 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to Prohibit and Regulate Fireworks within the City
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance No. ___, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, California, adding Chapter 11.21 to Title 11 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to prohibit and regulate fireworks within the City; and
2. Find that adoption of Ordinance No. __ is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(3) and, alternatively, is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the common sense exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
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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