Cathedral City City Council
May 27, 2026

CITY COUNCIL
PACKET

Study Session 3:00 PM
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM

Wednesday, May 27, 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. Ramon Road Bridge Project — Outreach Update
Recommendation: This item is informational only — no Council action is required.

B. A Report on Affordable Housing and a Presentation by Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC).

Recommendation: Accept the report and provide direction to the new Community and Economic Director to create and implement a work plan to further the development of affordable housing and receive a presentation by Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC).

C. Spring 2026 Special Events Season Recap
Recommendation: This item is informational only — no Council action is required.

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.

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 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 May 13, 2026 Study Session and Regular Meeting minutes.

Recommendation: To approve the May 13, 2026 Study Session and Regular Meeting minutes.

D. Adopt Ordinances for the Change of Zone 25-0001 and Specific Plan 25- 0001 for the Forest Lawn - Cathedral City Specific Plan Project.

Recommendation: Provide second reading, by title only, to adopt Ordinances for the Change of Zone 25-0001 and Specific Plan 25-0001 for the Forest - Lawn Cathedral City Specific Plan Project located on 10 acres at the southwest corner of Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive.

E. Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Appropriations Limit, Gann Initiative Limitation Recommendation: To adopt a resolution establishing the City’s appropriations limit for the FY 2026/2027, Gann Initiative Limitation.

F. Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Cathedral City Municipal Code Sections 8.24.010, 8.24.020, and 8.24.070
Recommendation: To provide second reading, by title only, and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 8.24 (Floodplain Management) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code, including Sections 8.24.010 (Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose and Methods), 8.24.020 (Definitions), and 8.24.070 (Stormwater Storage Facilities).

G. Adoption of Resolution accepting an Offer of Dedication for Lots B and C in Tract 24515 for Public Street Purposes, and Lots H and J in Tract 24515 for Drainage and Floodway Purposes.

Recommendation: City Council adopt the Resolution rescinding the prior rejection by the City Council of the offers of dedication for Lots B, C, H and J in Tract 24515, and to now accept the said offers of dedication of Lots B and C for street and public utility purposes, and of Lots H and J for drainage and floodway purposes, as described in the Resolution.

H. Adopt a Resolution Accepting Public Improvements and Certifying

4 Completion of Private Improvements in Parcel Map 37876 (PUD 21-001):

Cathedral Cove 1.0, LLC Developer (Fountainhead).

Recommendation: City Council adopt a Resolution accepting the public improvements and certifying completion of private improvements for Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Parcel Map 37876 and PUD 21-001; 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 project.

I. Approval of corrected Resolution to Summarily Vacate unused five- foot-wide public utility easements (PUEs) on Lots 66 and 67 and a portion of Lot 68 of Desert Retreat Estates, and on Lots 56 and 57 of Cathy Estates, located north of Dinah Shore Drive, between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Wishing Well Trail, and rescinding incorrect Resolution 2026-01, (Vacation 2025-01).

Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a corrected Resolution to summarily vacate unused five-foot wide public utility easements on certain lots in Desert Retreat Estates and Cathy Estates, and rescind Resolution 2026-01, adopted on January 14, 2026, due to incorrect lot descriptions and measurements contained in the original resolution.

J. Second Reading - Add Chapter 11.21 to Title 11 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to Prohibit and Regulate Fireworks within the City and Adopt Resolution to Amend the Schedule of Fines for Administrative Citations
Recommendation:

1. To provide second reading by title only and adopt an ordinance adding Section 11.21 to Title 11 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to prohibit and regulate fireworks within the City.

2. Adopt Resolution amending the schedule of fines for administrative citations and establishing a greater administrative fine amount for a public nuisance violation of Chapter 11.21 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.

K. Approval of Parks and Community Events Commission support for the Panorama Dog Park Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event - 2026 and the Esperanza Dog Park “Feliz Navi Dog” Event - 2026
Recommendation: Approve a total allocation of $1,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) Small Events Budget to support the Panorama Dog Park Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event - 2026 and the Esperanza Dog Park “Feliz Navi Dog” Event - 2026 divided in the amount of $500 each, respectively.

L. Approval of the Parks and Community Events Commission support for the Free Movies for Kids Summer Program at the Mary Pickford Theatre - 2026
Recommendation: Approve the allocation of $1,100 from the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) Small Events

5 Budget to support the Free Movies for Kids Summer Program at the Mary Pickford Theatre.

M. Approval of the Parks and Community Events Commission support for the Paint with PACE Event Series
Recommendation: Approve the allocation of $1,200 from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) Small Events Budget to support the Paint with PACE Event Series at the Cathedral City Library.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

A. Downtown Safety Barrier Project
Recommendation: To approve the purchase of twenty-one (21) Meridian Archer 1200 mobile barriers from Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales LLC, including all associated accessories, support equipment, and related components necessary for deployment and operation, at a total cost of $189,225.10; approve a budget adjustment utilizing Environmental Conservation Fund 246 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 in the amount of $42,306.27 and Fiscal Year 2026/2027 in the amount of $52,306.28; and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase.

B. Award Construction Contract and Construction Engineering Support Services Agreement for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11A, 18 Unsignalized Intersection Upgrades Project (C08754)
Recommendation:

To:
• Award a construction contract to LC Paving & Sealing, Inc., in the amount of $1,470,710.25 for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11A, 18 Unsignalized Intersection Upgrades Project (C08754);
• Award a professional services agreement to NV5, Inc. in the amount of $84,923.22 for professional construction engineering support services for this project;
• Approve a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $155,563.35 for unforeseeable construction costs;
• Authorize on-call consultant services for material testing and administrative support on state-funded projects in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00;
• Approve a total construction budget of $1,729,196.82; • Authorize the City Manager to execute contract documents; • Authorize the City Engineer to execute task orders with on-call consultants, request bonds and insurance, and issue the Notice to Proceed.

6 C. Installation of Sign Topper Honoring Former City Councilmember Sarah DiGrandi
Recommendation: Approve the installation of one (1) sign topper honoring former City Councilmember Sarah DiGrandi at the intersection of Buddy Rogers Avenue and Pickfair Street, at a total cost of $758.00. The request is being submitted by Cathedral City business owner Richard Altman and former Cathedral City Councilmember Shelley Kaplan. Mr. Altman has agreed to cover the full cost associated with production and installation of the sign topper.

D. Installation of Sign Topper Honoring Richard Altman
Recommendation: Approve the installation of one (1) sign topper honoring Richard Altman at the intersection of Gay Resort Drive and Melrose Drive, at a total cost of $758.00. The application was submitted by former Cathedral City Councilmember Shelley Kaplan, who has agreed to cover the full cost of the sign topper.

E. Purchase of Seven (7) ZOLL X Series Advanced Monitor/Defibrillators for the Fire Department.

Recommendation: To authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all required documents for the purchase of seven (7) ZOLL X Series Advanced Monitor/Defibrillators and associated accessories.

F. Approve Public Arts Commission's Funding Recommendations for the FY 2026/2027 Community Arts Grant Program
Recommendation: To accept and approve the Public Arts Commission’s funding recommendations for the FY 2026/2027 Community Arts Grant Program

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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7 be called upon at the appropriate time.

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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 2.A
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: Anne Ambrose, Assistant City Manager and Ryan Hunt, Director of Communications & Engagement
Title: Ramon Road Bridge Project — Outreach Update
RECOMMENDATION:

This item is informational only — no Council action is required.

BACKGROUND:

The Ramon Road Bridge at the Whitewater River is one of the most heavily traveled corridors in the Coachella Valley, carrying more than 40,000 vehicles daily and serving as the primary gateway between Palm Springs and Cathedral City. The Ramon Road Bridge Widening Project is led by the City of Palm Springs, with Cathedral City serving as a committed partner.

The project will widen the existing bridge from a four-lane to a six-lane arterial, add seismic and flood-resilience upgrades, and introduce new pedestrian and cyclist improvements connecting to CV Link and other regional trails.

Pre-construction outreach is scheduled to begin in spring/summer 2026, with a community meeting in fall 2026, groundbreaking in December 2026, and project completion targeted for December 2028. The City of Palm Springs has retained Burke Rix Communications to lead outreach for the project, and Burke Rix will present the outreach plan directly to the Cathedral City City Council at this Study Session. Because of the bridge's direct impact on Cathedral City residents, businesses, and commuters, Mayor Pro Tem Ernesto Gutierrez highlighted the project during his Council Spotlight video at the 2026 State of the City — Cathedral City Takes Flight — on May 12, 2026, reinforcing the City's commitment to keeping the community informed throughout construction.

DISCUSSION:

Given the bridge's role as a shared gateway and the volume of Cathedral City residents, businesses, and commuters who rely on it daily, Burke Rix Communications is leading a multi-channel outreach strategy on behalf of the City of Palm Springs, with Cathedral City coordinating closely to ensure the plan addresses the needs of our community. The strategy is designed to minimize disruption, support businesses along the corridor, and keep the community informed throughout construction.
1 Outreach Approach. The campaign is built around four principles: being proactive (engaging early and often, with a robust stakeholder database and regional awareness), being highly communicative (regular updates via project website, e-mail newsletter, social media, press releases, live traffic alerts, and message boards), being equitable and inclusive (in-person notice distribution, regular updates at both Palm Springs and Cathedral City Council meetings, and community presentations), and being prepared and responsive (planning ahead for major events, resolving concerns quickly, and forecasting weather- related closures).

Construction Impact Mitigation. The project team intends to maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction during construction, schedule nightwork to avoid peak travel periods, and deploy a hands-on construction management team experienced with weather-related closures in the Coachella Valley.
"Business Is Open" Campaign. Supporting businesses along the corridor is a key priority.

The campaign will include a directory of participating businesses on the project website and on maps, social media spotlight features, wayfinding signage, and a dedicated Business Liaison to proactively identify issues and resolve concerns.

Cathedral City Coordination. Internal coordination is underway across the City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Public Works, Finance, and Communications & Engagement to align outreach strategy, stakeholder and business identification, and resource support for the project. Burke Rix Communications is responsible for developing the final business list for outreach, and Cathedral City staff are working with Burke Rix to ensure the right local stakeholders — particularly businesses likely to be most impacted by construction — are identified and engaged. The Communications & Engagement Division will integrate Ramon Road Bridge updates into existing City communication channels — including the City website, Discover Digest, social media platforms, and the Cathedral City Canvas community mailer — to ensure consistent messaging reaches Cathedral City residents and businesses throughout the project.

Project Channels:
Website: www.RamonRoadBridgeProject.com (expected to be live by May 27, 2026)
24/7 Hotline: (760) 933-9944
Email: [email protected]
Facebook & Instagram: @RamonRoadBridgeProject
FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact to the City of Cathedral City regarding community outreach. The City of Palm Springs holds the agreement with Burke Rix Communications and is funding all outreach activities associated with the project.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

This outreach effort advances Strategic Plan goals including:
Action B-16 (Provide more messaging to the community regarding the City's 2 progress on roads through strong communication campaigns). 3 Action F-6 (Develop and implement a plan to improve and diversify communication methods with residents).
Goal B (Community Investment) and Goal E (Safety) — broadly advanced through infrastructure improvements that enhance regional connectivity, public safety, and resilience.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ramon Road Bridge City Council Presentation

2. Fact Sheet
4 City Council Update
May 2026
5 PROJECT OVERVIEW
Ramon Road is one of the
most heavily traveled
corridors in the Coachella
Valley with over 40,000
vehicles daily.

The Ramon Road Bridge at the Whitewater River serves as the gateway between the cities of Palm Springs and Cathedral City, providing critical access for residents, businesses, and commuters.
6 COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH
Be Proactive
 Engage early and often
 Generate local/regional awareness
 Robust stakeholder database
Be Highly Communicative
 Regular updates on our website, e-mail
newsletter, social media
 Press releases
 Live traffic alerts
 Message boards
7 COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH
Be Equitable & Inclusive
 Meet community where they are
o In-person distribution of notices
o Regular updates at PS & CC Council
Meetings
o Community presentations & meetings
Be Prepared & Responsive
 Plan ahead for major events
 Quickly resolve concerns
 Forecast weather-related closures
8 BUSINESS IS OPEN
Supporting local businesses is a key priority and
our campaign will include:
 Directory of participating businesses on our
website and maps
 Spotlight “feature” of businesses on social
media & construction updates
 Wayfinding signage
 Business Liaison to proactively identify issues
and resolve concerns
9  Project goal is to maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction  Maintaining access to all driveways
 Work primarily scheduled during the day with nightwork as needed  Signal timing optimization to support traffic flow
 Hands on proactive construction management team

MINIMIZING CONSTRUCTION DURATION & IMPACTS
10 OUTREACH TIMELINE
Pre-Construction
Outreach
Spring/Summer 2026 Community
Meetings
Fall 2026 Groundbreaking
Dec 2026
Project
Completion
Dec 2028
On-going Outreach
Dec 2026-Dec 2028
11 PROJECT WEBSITE
www.RamonRoadBridgeProject.com
12 FOLLOW US FOR CONSTURCTION

UPDATES & TRAFFIC ALERTS
Project Website: www.RamonRoadBridgeProject.com
24/7 Hotline: (760) 933-9944
Email: [email protected]
Social: @RamonRoadBridge
13 N
Ramon Rd
Palm Springs
Cathedral City
Whitewater River
San Luis Rey Dr
Lawrence Crossley Rd
Candlewood Dr
Landau Blvd
Avenida la Gaviota
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Project Area
Ramon Road Bridge
Driveway Improvements
City Boundaries
Construction is underway to address
traffic congestion and improve safety
where Ramon Road narrows at the Ramon
Road Bridge over the Whitewater River.

The bridge carries approximately 40,000
vehicles daily, serving as a key regional
connection. Improvements to the bridge,
pedestrian and bike amenities, and
roadway between San Luis Rey Drive and
Candlewood Drive will help accommodate
existing demand while preparing for future
commuter growth in the area.

Construction begins on the Ramon Road
Bridge Project in fall 2026.

This project will improve traffic flow, increase
safety, and enhance connections for drivers,
pedestrians, and cyclists.
• Widens the existing bridge from a 4-lane
arterial to a 6-lane arterial
• Improves traffic flow and shortens wait times
with new dedicated turn lanes
• Seismic retrofitting to withstand significant
earthquake activity
• Flood resilience to enhance stability during
storms
• New pedestrian and cyclist improvements
• Connections to CV Link and other trails
making it easier to cross the wash
• Two lanes of traffic in each
direction will be maintained
• Access to all driveways will be
maintained
• Work will primarily occur during
daytime hours, with some night
work as needed
• T raffic signals will be adjusted to
support traffic flow
• Regular communications and
construction alerts
Spring/Summer 2026:

Pre-Construction
Dec 2026:

Groundbreaking
Dec 2028:

Project Completion
Ramon Road Ramon Road
Bridge Project Bridge Project
Why Upgrade the
Ramon Road Bridge
and Corridor?Key Improvements
and Benefits
timeline
Stay connected
Minimizing
Construction
Duration Impacts
[email protected]
www.RamonRoadBridgeProject.com
@RamonRoadBridge
(760) 933-9944
14 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 2.B
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: Sandra Molina, Community and Economic Development Director Title: A Report on Affordable Housing and a Presentation by Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC).

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the report and provide direction to the new Community and Economic Director to create and implement a work plan to further the development of affordable housing and receive a presentation by Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC).

BACKGROUND:

On March 25, 2026, the City Council received the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR). The APR is a snapshot of the City’s progress in implementing its certified 2021-2029 Housing Element. The APR agenda report and presentation included a discussion of:
Progress in housing production in relation to the City’s RHNA Progress in implementing Housing Element Programs
Facilitating and incentivizing affordable housing production through the oPro-housing designation
oDevelopment Code Update (DCU)
The City Council continued to be supportive of seeking the Pro-housing designation and utilizing the Development Code update to facilitate housing production and also directed staff to contact other cities such as Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert to see if there are any best practice takeaways the City could learn from.

DISCUSSION:

Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage is producing over 760 dwelling units affordable to low- and lower-income households. These units are being built over four sites, located in a High Resource Area as designated by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) on the State Opportunity and Neighborhood Maps. The properties were City-owned and sold to affordable housing (AH) developers, selected through the RFQ/RFP, with subsequent Disposition and 1 Development Agreements (DDA) and entitlements. Affordability is guaranteed through 55- year covenants.

The process included Council support, in part, to ensure local control of housing development within their City. Rancho Mirage utilized different tools to facilitate the affordable housing project, with the tools tailored to the individual project. There was also urgency in completing the DDAs, due to pending state re-designation of the High Resource Opportunity area, and they were drafted, reviewed and adopted within 3 months.

Below are the tools that were utilized:
RFQ/RFP – to properly vet and select the right proposer Use of city-owned land
High resource opportunity area
Transfer of city property to the Housing Authority – avoided the Surplus Land Act requirements
Sale of one property at substantially reduced rate ($1) Sale of properties at fair market value with City providing a residual loan Financial assistance in the form of waived, deferred or residual loan of filing fees, development impact fees, permit fees, community facilities district assessments Residual loans did not trigger prevailing wage
CVAG waived TUMF
Key takeaways: City alignment from decision makers to staff, location in high resource area, residual loans that limit prevailing wage requirements, and transfer of property to housing authority negates the SLA.

Palm Desert
Palm Desert is producing over 1,300 affordable housing units. The housing is being built on private land in addition to City-sold properties. City properties have been sold at fair market value. Very minimal cash financial assistance is provided and when it is, it is used sparingly, as is the reduction or waiver of city fees.

They stress the importance of geography and land positioning and that they have benefited from being centrally located within the Coachella Valley. The majority of affordable housing is being constructed in proximity to the I-10 Freeway, which they also attribute to the availability of large parcels of vacant land and flexible zoning standards. Much of this area is also in a high resource opportunity area.

They have found greater success with housing on properties over 5 acres, with the greater success on sites over 10 acres. These larger sites allow the City to make more meaningful progress toward RHNA obligations, particularly when compared to the effort required to deliver smaller projects. Prevailing wage has not been problematic, for these larger projects.

Affordable housing developers mostly applied for LIHTC funding.

They also focused on targeting low- and extremely low-income units as a priority, aligning their efforts with funding opportunities and RHNA needs. They emphasized the importance of partnering with experienced housing developers who have a proven track record of completing projects within the Coachella Valley, which helps reduce risk and improve execution timelines. They highlighted the Millennium project (mixed income development) as well as Arc Village, in collaboration with Desert Arc and designed in part to provide housing 2 opportunities for their workforce. These projects reflect the scale, partnerships, and targeted outcomes that have contributed to their success.

Below are the tools that were utilized:
Streamlining of project approvals
Provided cash assistance in limited circumstances
Waived fees in limited circumstances
Key takeaways: City alignment from decision makers to staff, strongest outcomes on sites exceeding 10 acres to make more meaningful progress towards RHNA, all City departments were aligned in processing the projects, their model reinforces the importance of land strategy, internal alignment, experienced partnerships, and disciplined financial planning in successfully advancing affordable housing.

Both Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert reinforced the importance of land strategy, internal alignment, experienced partnerships, and disciplined financial planning in successfully advancing affordable housing.

Lift to Rise
Staff also met with Lift to Rise. They stressed the importance of location, including high resource areas and proximity to services. This is especially important due to the competitive nature of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). A site located in a high resource area and in proximity to services garners extra points. Additionally, assistance with soft costs, such as financial assistance with permitting costs or loans, will also score extra points.

They also advised that the City consider multiple grant funding sources, not just housing grants, that may be applicable to a project. For instance, dual uses on a site could potentially qualify for multiple grants related to housing, climate or adaptive re-use.

Pro-housing Designation Program/Development Code Update The Pro-housing Program is a certification awarded to jurisdictions that demonstrate a proactive approach to accelerating housing production within 4 categories. The categories are listed below along with examples on how the category can be achieved. Favorable zoning and land use
Acceleration of housing production timeframes
Reduction of construction and development costs
Providing financial subsidies
The ongoing Development Code Update provides an opportunity to translate the Housing Element programs into actionable policies and development standards that more directly influence housing outcomes. Targeted incentives that are specifically tied to housing development, particularly for projects that include units affordable to lower-income households, can provide flexibility for developers, advance Housing Element objectives, and support the City’s application for Pro-housing Designation.

While the Development Code Update is ongoing, the City has an opportunity to establish programs that align with the criteria evaluated under the State’s Pro-housing Designation, advance implementation of Housing Element programs, and ultimately facilitate the production of housing affordable to a range of income levels, as required by the RHNA 3 allocation. Housing Element programs that call for facilitating housing development could be implemented through Development Code standards.

Grant Opportunities
Staff has explored grant opportunities that support affordable housing development, including the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant. The purpose of the AHSC grant is to support the development of affordable housing and sustainable transportation projects in California with the aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by funding compact affordable housing in conjunction with sustainable transportation improvements. It provides funding for affordable housing development and related infrastructure, as well as transportation-related amenities, and programs that encourage residents to walk, bike, and use transit.

At the Lift to Rise Strategic Planning session, staff was introduced to Felicano Vera, Vice President for Real Estate Finance at Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC), who expressed interest in developing in Cathedral City. CHOC has partnered with several community partners to develop, finance, and build affordable housing. Recent housing developments in the Coachella Valley include Placita Dolores Huerta in Coachella and Monarch Apartments in Palm Springs.

Staff met with CHOC’s development team and during the process discussed opportunities to apply for AHSC along with analyzing privately owned properties for housing development.

CHOC’s team analyzed a 1.61 acre city-owned site, located at the eastern portion of the intersection of Buddy Rogers and Date Palm Drive. This exercise was done to provide feedback regarding the AHSC grant. One key takeaway from this exercise was the importance of site control for developers, as this allows for both flexibility but also opportunity to partner on grants that positively impact the community. Ultimately, staff did not pursue the grant at this time due to a variety of sites and submittal timing constraints.

Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC)
Through the analysis of the AHSC Grant application, CHOC compiled a comprehensive analysis of development opportunities in the vicinity of downtown, due to the importance of site control provided by City-owned parcels. This includes alternative financing mechanisms that do not fully rely on TCAC designations which can also be an issue when analyzing long term financing.

CHOC sees the downtown area holistically, the East Palm Corridor, City Hall, Agua Caliente Casino, Cathedral Cove Commercial Center, The Grove Apartment and the Cathedral Cove area and the proximity to services. They reimagined the downtown area by envisioning master planning that looks at various housing typologies affordable to various household income levels, mixed use, and feathering of density to connect to Cathedral Cove single family residential areas.

CHOC has prepared a presentation on the opportunities and constraints of affordable housing financing, and the roles cities play in housing development. In the study session, they intend to present some ideas and opportunities for Cathedral City to consider in reimagining the downtown in ways that align with the strategic plan goals and to make progress towards meeting the City’s RHNA goals. A draft of their presentation is attached.

FISCAL IMPACT:
4 Some of the proposed programs such as the waiving of filing and development impact fees will have a fiscal impact. However, as these tools would be used on a case-by-case basis and would be evaluated at the time a project was being considered.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

GOAL F – EMBRACING, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
Objective: Cathedral City is valued and respected as a community that welcomes and embraces diversity, has an abundance of high quality and affordable housing options and vibrant businesses. Our neighborhoods are attractive, well-maintained, and issues surrounding homelessness have been compassionately addressed with thoughtful, coordinated, and collaborative programs.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. TCAC Opportunity Map for Cathedral City

2. Draft CHOC Presentation - “Leveraging RHNA Requirements for a Vibrant Downtown Cathedral City”
5 California Tax Credit Allocation Committee
Neighborhood Opportunity Map

6 Leveraging RHNA Requirements for a Vibrant
Downtown Cathedral City
May 27, 2026 City Council Study Session
7 Agenda
CHOC Experience and Background
Difficulties and Challenges of LIHTC Models
Reimagining Downtown Cathedral City
8 9

A Brief History of CHOC
Founded in Davis, California in 1984, CHOC has grown from a local vision into a leading force for affordable housing across California. As a Community Housing Development Organization, we champion very low-, low-, and moderate-income households-providing thousands with safe, stable homes.

Today, CHOC continues to be a mission-drive multifamily developer, delivering impact through integrated expertise in energy, construction, resident services, and property management. We are stewards of 24 communities serving families, seniors, individuals, and people with special needs across California, including our most recent projects in the Coachella Valley – Placita Dolores Huerta (Coachella) and Monarch Apartments (Palm Springs).
10 Where We Started: Olive Court Apartments
11 The Experience CHOC Brings: Fruitvale Village
12 The Experience CHOC Brings: Portland Place +
Portland on the Park
13 CHOC in the Coachella Valley:

Monarch Apartments & Placita Dolores Huerta
14 Our Experience: LIHTC is One of Many Tools

1. It can take 7 to 9 years for a project to move from award to occupancy • 2 to 4 years for Financing
• 1 to 2 years pre-development phase
• Requires at risk capital from developer for architectural and financing plans, engineering and environment consultants
• Competitive applications often require local gap financing in addition to land contribution 15 LIHTC is One of Many Tools

2. Funding priorities change from year to year
• No firm schedule of when NOFAs (Notice of Funding Availability) issued. • 30-60 day window for application submissions
• 100+ hours of staff time per application

3. A well-deserving project may not receive an award on a first attempt, requiring multiple applications. Assumptions and parameters are then adjusted, financing plans recalculated and submitted at the next NOFA.
16 Why are LIHTC projects so expensive?

1. Complexity and many layers of financing require
a. length of time to get to financing layers
b. additional regulatory compliance
c. fees to fund managers, expert consulting and legal professional services

2. Costs to overcome opposition to affordable housing

3. Inconsistency between General Plan and zoning can delay entitlement approvals

4. Federal, State funding mandate higher labor costs (Davis-Bacon, Prevailing Wage) 17 The Power of Collective Impact January 2026: Lift to Rise Strategic Convening.

CHOC and Cathedral City staff
reconnect.

February 2026: CHOC and Cathedral City staff discuss
City needs and constraints.

March 2026: CHOC investigates
development feasibility on 1.61 acres
of City-owned land in downtown
Cathedral City (Buddy Rogers and
Date Palm) at staff request.

Strategic objective: secure AHSC
funding for CVLink segment in
partnership with CVAG.

CHOC analysis: Project feasible but
funding timetable uncertain.
18 Cathedral City: An Opportunity to
Lead
Strategic Planning Cycle positions City for success:
• Development and Zoning Code Updates Underway.
• Elected Leadership and Staff clear that capacity
constraints can drive innovation in a new normal of
fiscal austerity and macroeconomic uncertainty.
• State and National policy environment evolving to
support housing innovation.
• Strategic mid-Valley geography.
19 Our Vision: A Climate Resilient
Downtown for All Residents1. Leverage 2026 Five Year Strategic Plan Elements • Electric Vehicle Transition Plan (B1)
• Connect Chuperosa Lane & Cathedral Cove (B5)
• Improved Pedestrian Access to Parks (B6)
• Maintain Community Recreation Center Momentum
(B10)
• Coordinate with Sunline for Transit Hub (B11)
• Identify PACE Care Provider Location (B12)
• Align Development, Building Code Updates (F1)
• Revisit Parking Requirements (F2)
• Keep Downtown as Community Event Center (F3)
• Revisit Land Use for Housing (F11)
• Integrate Child Care Facilities (F15)
20 Our Vision: A Climate Resilient
Downtown for All Residents2. Make Full use of Limited Resources • Surplus Land Act provides for multiple disposition
strategies, including scattered site master
development, with affordability mandates.
• Moderate income (≤120% AMI) rents are market
rents - at least for now.
• Cast the broadest financial net possible: non-profit
partners are often stronger at securing
convenitional, concessionary, and philanthropic
capital necessary to execute complex projects.
21 22

23 24

25 26

27 How Do We Move Forward?

1. Make Surplus Land Act determination (Mixed Use? Mixed Income? Affordable?) a. State defers to local procurement processes
b. Must include public declaration
c. City (“Disposing Agency”) may not participate in negotiations (with defined carve outs)

2. Align decision making timetable to maximize State, Federal leverage for 2027 cycle 28 Questions?
On behalf of the CHOC Team, Thank You
Feliciano Vera ([email protected])
Vice President, Real Estate Finance
29 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 2.C
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: Ryan Hunt, Director of Communications & Engagement Title: Spring 2026 Special Events Season Recap
RECOMMENDATION:

This item is informational only — no Council action is required.

BACKGROUND:

The Communications & Events Division produces and supports a calendar of signature special events designed to drive tourism, community engagement, and economic activity in Cathedral City. The spring 2026 season — running from February through early May — featured four signature events at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater and Downtown core: Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City (Spring), the 10th Annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days, the Inaugural Cathedral City Festival of the Arts, and the 10th Annual Taste of Jalisco Festival, alongside a robust schedule of additional community programs, PACE-supported activities, and third-party Special Use Permit events hosted at City venues throughout the season.

This staff report provides Council with a recap of the season, highlighting the four signature events as well as the additional programming that rounded out the spring calendar.

DISCUSSION:

Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City — Spring Season (Feb. 10 – April 7): The third season of the free Tuesday evening series delivered another record-setting run. The Dreamboats broke the amphitheater's all-time attendance record for the second consecutive year with 2,200+ attendees on Feb. 24, surpassing their own 2025 mark. The Cat City Drag Race on March 3 served as the official LGBT+ Days kickoff.

Cathedral City LGBT+ Days — 10th Anniversary (March 6–8): California's first Pride of the year marked its milestone anniversary under the theme "CommUNITY Strong," presented by Agua Caliente Casinos. The weekend drew more than 12,000 attendees, with David Archuleta headlining the largest single-day crowd in amphitheater history. The inaugural CommUNITY Strong Walk benefited the Human Rights Campaign, and the City received the HRC Community Leadership Award.
1 Inaugural Cathedral City Festival of the Arts (March 28): The Public Arts Commission's first-ever festival featured a strong roster of regional artists alongside an all-day jazz and blues performance by Grammy-nominated Yve Evans & Friends, sponsored by Tastes & Sounds. The event launched a new spring tradition and proved a workable Fine Arts & Blues pairing model.

Taste of Jalisco Festival — 10th Anniversary (May 1–3): The 10th anniversary edition moved to a new spring date and expanded across the full Downtown footprint, honoring 30 years of the Cathedral City–Tequila, Jalisco Sister City relationship. Programming included the Gold Medal Tequila Tasting Competition, tribute performances on Saturday, and Masked Republic's Lucha Libre Mexicana closing out Sunday at the amphitheater.

Additional Spring Programming: Beyond the signature events, the Community Amphitheater and Downtown venues hosted a full calendar of community and partner programming, including the weekly Yoga at the Amphitheater series and the Color the Spectrum Autism Art Festival (March 22). Third-party Special Use Permit events continued to grow, including the Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic's Sinfonica de Mineria Free Day of Music & Festival (January) and the Soul Springs Festival (February). PACE-supported programming and ongoing partnerships with community organizations rounded out the season.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this informational report. Individual event budgets were approved through the FY 2025-26 budget process and through previously approved sponsorship and revenue-sharing agreements.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

The spring 2026 special events season directly advanced multiple Strategic Plan goals:
Action F-3 (Promote additional community events and celebrations) — directly accomplished through the production of all four signature spring events. Action F-6 (Develop and implement a plan to improve and diversify communication methods with residents) — supported through expanded outreach via GED Magazine, KGAY Radio, Gay Desert Guide, El Informador, and Spanish-language partners promoting LGBT+ Days and Taste of Jalisco.
Action E-14 (Renew and improve event safety planning, protocols and standards) — applied across record-attendance events at the Community Amphitheater and Downtown footprint.
Goal B (Community Investment) and Goal F (Embracing, Inclusive Community) — broadly advanced through programming that drove tourism, boosted Downtown businesses, and celebrated the City's diversity.

ATTACHMENTS:

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NAME 8/6 8/20 9/3 10/15 11/5 11/18 12/3 12/17 1/21 2/4 2/18 3/4 3/18 4/1 4/15 5/6 6/3 6/17 Roy MacPhail
Rich Malacoff
Peter Bedard
Danny Lee
Danielle Mead
NAME 9/9 10/14 12/9 1/13 2/10 3/10 4/14 5/11 5/12 6/9
Kara Robinson
Gregory Marks
Don Stouder
Rick Travis
Craig Liebelt
NAME 9/2 10/7 11/4 12/2 1/6 2/3 3/3 4/7 5/5
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Erin Hyland
Angel Herrera
Mario Jimenez
Antonio Baciu
NAME 7/15 8/19 9/16 10/21 2/17 3/17 6/16
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Partick Evans
Luis Rubalcava
John Rivera
Eri Nox
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Tanner Hoss
Dean Keefer
Stephen Burchard
John Rivera
Mitchell King
NAME 9/22 3/23 6/8 % Attended
Antonio Baciu
Rick Saldivar
Danny Lee
Teri Hargreaves
David Leach
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1 CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
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

CALL TO ORDER
The Study Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Raymond Gregory at 3:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL
Council Present:

Raymond Gregory, Mayor
Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tem
Rita Lamb, Councilmember
Nancy Ross, Councilmember
Christina Gordon, Councilmember

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
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.

Mitch Brown, Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network, provide an overview on their organization. The following points were presented:
1 About CVDPN
CVDPN Programs at a Glance
Impact- Valley Wide
Partnerships
Looking Ahead Together
The Bottom Line: Win-win
The City Council asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by Mr.

Brown and staff.

This item was a presentation only, and there was no formal action taken by the City Council.

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
Deanna Pressgrove, Environmental Conservation and Public Works Manager, provided an overview of the Annual Rate Increase Request for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection for Residential, Commercial and Roll- Off Services. The following points were presented:
Background
Commercial Customers
Residential Customers
Residential Rate Comparison
Summary of Programs
Community Programs
Outreach and Support
The City Council asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff and Frank Orlette, Vice President for Burrtec.

This item was a presentation only, and there was no formal action taken by the City Council.

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.

Armando Baldizzone, City Engineer, and Iteris provided an overview of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). The following points were presented:

Background
LRSP Purpose
Collision Data Analysis
2 Key Findings
Stakeholder Input
Priority Intersections Identified
Priority Projects
The City Council asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff and Mr. Brown.

This item was a presentation only, and there was no formal action taken by the City Council.

3. CLOSED SESSION
There were no closed session items.

Mayor Gregory adjourned the Study Session portion of the meeting at 4:08 p.m.

RECESS
REGULAR MEETING - 5:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER
The Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Raymond Gregory at 5:30 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Christina Gordon.

INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
Councilmember Rita Lamb offered the Invocation.

ROLL CALL
Council Present:

Raymond Gregory, Mayor
Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tem
Rita Lamb, Councilmember
Nancy Ross, Councilmember
Christina Gordon, Councilmember

AGENDA FINALIZATION
Andrew Firestine, City Manager, announced that item 3I under the Consent Agenda would be pulled for separate consideration.

1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Yasmine Espinoza expressed her concern with the recent ICE activity in the Coachella Valley.

2. COUNCIL REPORTS
3 Councilmember Christina Gordon reported on the following:

Mental Health Awareness Month
Asian American Pacific Islander Month
The meet and greet she hosted with Patsi and City Manager Firestine The Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Event
Her participation in a video shoot for the State of the City The Taste of Jalisco flag raising and festivities
Her meeting with Fire Chief Contreras
Her attendance at the Desert Business Association Awards Her meeting with the Planning, Economic Development and Code Compliance Departments
Her attendance at the Cathedral City High School Cinco De Mayo Celebration Her attendance at the Barbara Eberheart ribbon cutting Her attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments Conference
Her attendance at the Boys and Girls Club’s Youth and Community Awards Her attendance at the Esperanza Rising event
Her attendance at the swearing in of the new Deputy Fire Chief Her attendance at the State of the City event

Councilmember Nancy Ross reported on the following:

Her various commission and committee assignments
Her monthly attendance at the Do the Right Thing Awards Palm Desert Civic Center
Her attendance at various ribbon cuttings
Her attendance at the Esperanza Rising event
Her attendance at the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery presentation
Her attendance at the State of the City event
Her attendance at the Police Department’s Homeless Outreach event Many applicants received for the Board and Commission vacancies Her attendance at the SunLine Transit BBQ event

Councilmember Rita Lamb reported on the following:

Her attendance at the Police Department’s Outreach event The Cathedral City High School Band Spring Concert
Her attendance at the Open Call event
Commissioner Erin Hylands recent activities
Her attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments Conference
The Public Safety Commission’s recent activities
The Mountains Conservancy’s recent activities
Her visit to the ABC Recovery Center
The Desert Recreation District mailer
Her attendance at the monthly Auto Dealers meeting
4 Mayor Pro Tem Ernesto Gutierrez reported on the following:
He wished everyone a happy Mother’s Day
His meeting with a property owner
His video
His development code update meeting
The various events and meetings he attended
The Taste of Jalisco event
His attendance at the Esperanza Rising event
The upcoming Harvey Milk Breakfast
Upcoming ribbon cuttings
His upcoming committee and commission meetings

Mayor Raymond Gregory reported on the following:
His attendance at various Riverside County Transportation Commission meetings
His attendance at the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Executive Committee Meeting
His attendance at the Potrero Interchange groundbreaking His participation in a tele-town hall related to transportation The Taste of Jalisco flag raising and festivities
His attendance at an Ad hoc meeting for the Coachella Valley Association of Governments related to cashflow
His participation in the Desert Business Association Awards His attendance at the Barbara Eberheart ribbon cutting His attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments Conference
His participation in the State of the City event
The upcoming Harvey Milk Breakfast
The upcoming ribbon cutting for the Circle K
The upcoming Mary Pickford Theatre Anniversary celebration The upcoming Memorial Day Holiday

3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
Recommendation: Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda M.O. 2026-70
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.

M.O. 2026-71
C. Commissioner/Committee Member Attendance Record
5 Recommendation: Receive and File
M.O. 2026-72
D. Check Demand - April 2026
Recommendation: Receive and File
M.O. 2026-73
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.

M.O. 2026-74
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.

Reso 2026-09
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 approval of the FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development..

Written Comments:

The Fair Housing Council of Riverside County thanked the Council and expressed the need for affordable housing.

M.O. 2026-75
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) 6 between the City of Cathedral City and the Coachella Valley Water District 7 (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.

M.O. 2026-76
A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded
by Councilmember Gordon to approve items 3D-3H on the Consent Agenda.

RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
SECONDER: Chrisina Gordon, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb, Gordon
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.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.

City Manager Firestine discussed the need to remove the proposed Desert Ants contract for further review in relation to the requirements under Assembly Bill 339.

M.O. 2026-77
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Lamb 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. Student Creative Recycle Art Program (S.C.R.A.P.) Gallery for 8 environmental educational services.

RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb, Gordon

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.

Sandra Molina, Interim Director of Community and Economic Development, provided the presentation.

This City Council asked clarifying questions and raised concerns related to parking, dust, and landscaping during and after the project is completed. Staff addressed questions and noted that the Applicant would further address the Council’s concerns and questions.

Mayor Raymond Gregory opened the Public Hearing to hear from the Applicant and receive public comments.

The Applicant team addressed questions and concerns raised by the City Council.

Mayor Gregory closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the City Council.

Reso 2026-10
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Lamb to adopt a Resolution adopting the initial study/mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring and reporting plan program for the Forest Lawn Cathedral City City General Plan Amendment (25-0001) located on the southwest corner of Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive.

RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb, Gordon
9 Reso 2026-11
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Lamb to adopt a Resolution adopting General Plan Amendment 25-0001 to revise the land use designation of approximately 10 acres located on the southwest corner of Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive designated CG (General Commercial) on the General Plan Land Use Map to Neighborhood Commercial (NC).

RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb, Gordon
M.O. 2026-78
A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded
by Councilmember Gordon to introduce for first reading, by title only, an Ordinance adopting Change of Zone 25-0001 to rezone approximately 10 acres located on the southwest corner of Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive from Planned Community Commercial to Neighborhood Business Park.

RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
SECONDER: Christina Gordon, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb, Gordon
M.O. 2026-79
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Lamb to introduce for first reading, by title only, an Ordinance adopting Specific Plan 25-0001, Establishing the Forest Lawn- Cathedral City Specific Plan and initial study, mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring and reporting plan.

RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb, Gordon
The City Council recessed at 7:15 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 7:21 p.m.

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. 10 Elizabeth Medina, Analyst I, provided the presentation.

The City Council asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff.

Mayor Gregory opened the Public Hearing to receive public comments, seeing none, he closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the City Council.

M.O. 2026-80
A motion was made by Councilmember Ross and seconded
by Councilmember Lamb 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.

RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Nancy Ross, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb, Gordon
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.

John Corella, Director of Public Works, provided the presentation.

The City Council asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff.

Mayor Gregory opened the Public Hearing to receive public comments, seeing none, he closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the City Council.

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A motion was made by Councilmember Gordon and seconded
by Councilmember Lamb to 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 11 8.24.020 Definitions, and Section 8.24.070 Storm Water Storage Facilities.

RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Christina Gordon, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb, Gordon

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).

Kevin Biersack, Director of Financial Services, provided the presentation.

The City Council had no questions or formal discussion.

Reso 2026-12

Reso 2026-13

Reso 2026-14
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Gordon to adopt three Resolutions to renew the annual assessments with Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Zones 1 through 54, non-sequential).

RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Christina Gordon, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb, Gordon
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 12 CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

The City Council asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff.

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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Gordon to:

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).

RESULT: PASS
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Christina Gordon, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb, Gordon

6. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to agendize an item for a future meeting to discuss the AB 1775 related to cannabis cafes.

7. CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Raymond Gregory adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:13 p.m.

Mayor, City of Cathedral City City Clerk, City of Cathedral City 13 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.D
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: Sandra Molina
Title: Adopt Ordinances for the Change of Zone 25-0001 and Specific Plan 25- 0001 for the Forest Lawn - Cathedral City Specific Plan Project.

RECOMMENDATION:

Provide second reading, by title only, to adopt Ordinances for the Change of Zone 25-0001 and Specific Plan 25-0001 for the Forest - Lawn Cathedral City Specific Plan Project located on 10 acres at the southwest corner of Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

On May 13, 2026, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the Project and voted to adopt Resolutions for the CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration and General Plan Amendment 25-0001 for the Forest Lawn Cathedral City Specific Plan Project.

The City Council also introduced ordinances to adopt Change of Zone 25-0001 and Specific Plan 25-0001. These ordinances are presented and attached for adoption.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact. Staff costs are offset by funds deposited by the Applicant into a deposit account.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal F - EMBRACING, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
Objective: Cathedral City is valued and respected as a community that welcomes and embraces diversity, has an abundance of high quality and affordable housing options and vibrant businesses. Our neighborhoods are attractive, well-maintained, and issues surrounding homelessness have been compassionately addressed with thoughtful, coordinated, and collaborative programs
1 ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance Change of Zone - Forest Lawn_5.13.2026

2. Ordinance Specific Plan - Forest Lawn_5.13.2026
2a. Draft FLCC SP_Draft 4_2026-04-06
2b. Forest Lawn Conditions of Approval-Rev 4.1.2026
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AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING CHANGE OF ZONE 25-0001 TO REZONE
APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF

RAMON ROAD AND DA VALL DRIVE FROM PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL

TO NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS PARK
WHEREAS, the current Zoning Map was adopted by City Council by Ordinance 861 on September 14, 2021; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2025, T&B Planning, representing Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association, (“Applicant”) submitted applications to amend the General Plan (General Plan Amendment 25-0001), change the official zoning map (Change of Zone 25-0001) and establish the Forest Lawn Cathedral City Specific Plan (Specific Plan 25-0001) (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, Change of Zone 25-0001 proposes to change to Official Zoning Map so that the zoning district of approximately 10 acres located at the southwest corner of Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive is changed from Planned Community Commercial (PCC) to Neighborhood Business Park (NBP); and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration were prepared for the Project subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15074; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2026, and April 15, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Project, including Change of Zone 25- 0001, at the City of Cathedral City Council Chambers, and adopted a Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving Change of Zone 25- 0001; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2026 the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation on the Project.

WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. CITY COUNCIL RECORD. The City Council has considered all of the evidence, including written and oral communications submitted into the administrative record, including, but not limited to, the following:
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1. Cathedral City Municipal Code and Cathedral City General Plan;

2. The Staff Report prepared by Acting Director Sandra Molina, including all Exhibits attached thereto;

3. Staff’s presentation at the public hearing conducted at the City Council meeting held on May 13, 2026;

4. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2026-002, A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Cathedral City, California Recommending City Council Action on the Project; and

5. Testimony and/or comments on the Project from interested parties including the Applicant and its representatives submitted to the City in both written and oral form at, or prior to, the public hearing conducted at the City Council hearing held on May 13, 2026, and

6. Public comments on the Project, both written and oral, received and/or submitted at, or prior to, the public hearing conducted at the City Council meeting held on May 13, 2026.

SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. The City Council adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15074, and finds as follows:

1. Based on the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative prepared for the Project, including comments received, that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; and

2. The Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the City Council’s independent judgment and analysis; and

3. In accordance with Section 15074, Chapter 3, Title 14, of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines), the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program contained in the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration, dated January 2026, shall serve as the City’s reporting program for monitoring the mitigation measures specified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and

4. The Cathedral City Planning Department is the custodian of the documents or other material that constitute the record of proceedings upon which this decision is based.
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SECTION 3. ZONING MAP AMENDED.

A.The City Council hereby amends the Official Zoning Map based on the following findings:

1. The City Council considered all of the evidence submitted into the administrative record, which includes, but is not limited to: a) the Staff Report prepared for the Project; b) the staff presentation; c) public comments, both oral and written, received and/or submitted at, or prior to, the public hearing supporting and/or opposing the staff recommendation; and d) testimony and/or comments from the applicant and its representatives submitted to the City in both written and oral form at, or prior to, the public hearing; and

2. The proposed change of zone is in conformity with the General Plan land use designation of Neighborhood Commercial (CN), as amended, and the proposed NBP zone district, is identified as an implementing zone district of for the proposed CN land use designation and the lot area development standard for the proposed zone is the same as the lot area designated on the General Plan Map for the property, subject to the general plan amendment; and

3. The subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in terms of access, size and shape of parcel, relationship to similar or related uses, and other considerations deemed relevant by the Commission and Council as the project is consistent with applicable zoning standards. The NBP district specifically allows for cemeteries, mortuaries, crematorium, and columbaria and ancillary office and retail uses; and

4. The proposed change of zone to permit the Project is desirable for the development of the community in that it allows the Applicant to meet the long term needs of the community, conforms with applicable policies of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permitted in the NBP Zoning District.

B.The official Zoning Map of the City of Cathedral City is hereby amended pursuant to Change of Zone No. 25-0001, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

SECTION 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. All of the provisions of the Cathedral City Municipal Code as heretofore adopted by the City of Cathedral City that are in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any chapter, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid 6 Ordinance No. _____

or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each chapter, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its second reading by the City Council.

SECTION 7. POSTING. The City Clerk shall, within fifteen (15) days after passage of this Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three (3) designated public places; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of this City.

SECTION 8. CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held on the 27 th of May 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
__________________________
Raymond Gregory, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Burton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
____________________________
Eric S. Vail, City Attorney
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Exhibit 1
Change of Zone 25-0001
Changing the Zone District of 10 acres located on the southwest corner of Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive from Planned Community Commercial (PCC) to Neighborhood Business Park (NBP)
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN 25 - 0001, ESTABLISHING THE FOREST LAWN – CATHEDRAL CITY

SPECIFIC PLAN

WHEREAS, on February 6, 2025, T&B Planning, representing Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association, (“Applicant”) submitted applications to amend the General Plan (General Plan Amendment 25- 0001), change the official zoning map (Change of Zone 25-0001) and establish th e Forest Lawn Cathedral City Specific Plan (Specific Plan 25- 0001) (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project proposes to establish the Forest Lawn - Cathedral City Specific Plan for the long- term development of the existing cemetery use consisting of a total of 10 acres located on the southwest corner of Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive, including a General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone in support of the existing and future cemetery uses; and

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65453 states that a specific plan shall be prepared, adopted and amended in the same manner as a general plan, except that a specific plan may be adopted by resolution or by ordinance and may be amended as often as deemed necessary by the legislative body; and

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65450 authorizes that, after the City Council adopts a General Plan, the Planning Agency may, and if directed by the City Council must, prepare specific plans to guide the implementation of the General Plan for all or part of the area covered by the General Plan.; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) herein referred to as CEQA, the State of California Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (commencing with Section 15000 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; herein referred to as the "CEQA Guidelines"), and the City's CEQA Procedures, the City is the "lead agency" for the preparation and consideration of environmental documents for the Proposed Project; and

WHEREAS, draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (“IS/MND”) was prepared in accordance with CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines and the City's CEQA Procedures to evaluate the potential physical environmental impacts of the Project. The IS/MND was circulated for a 30-day public/responsible agency review on January 21, 2026, and was also made available for review on the City’s web page, and at City Hall; and

WHEREAS, in conformance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) has been prepared for the Project and includes mitigation measures that are specific to the Project; and 10 Ordinance No. _____

WHEREAS, on March 18, 2026, and April 15, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Project at the City of Cathedral City Council Chambers, and adopted a Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance establishing the Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan; and

WHEREAS, City Council, having final approval authority over this Project, has reviewed and considered all comments received during the public review period prior to approving this Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. CITY COUNCIL RECORD. The City Council determines that the evidence in the record constitutes substantial evidence to support the actions taken and the findings made, that the facts states herein are supported by substantial evidence, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Cathedral City Municipal Code and Cathedral City General Plan; (b) The Staff Report prepared by Acting Director Sandra Molina dated May 13, 2026, including all Exhibits attached thereto;
(c) Planning Commission Resolution No. 2026 -02, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Cathedral City, California recommending City Council action on the Project;
(d) Staff’s presentation at the public hearing conducted at the City Council meeting held on May 13, 2026;
(e) Testimony and/or comments on the Project from interested parties including the Applicant and its representatives submitted to the City in both written and oral form at, or prior to, the public hearing conducted at the City Council hearing held on May 13, 2026; and
(f) Public comments on the Project, both written and oral, received and/or submitted at, or prior to, the public hearing conducted at the City Council meeting held on May 13, 2606.

Section 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). The City Council finds that the environmental review for the Project has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City’s CEQA Procedures, and is being considered concurrently with appr oval of this ordinance. Based on its independent review of the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, and the entire administrative record, the City Council determines that the Project, as mitigated, will not have a significant effect on the environment.
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Section 3. ADOPTION OF THE FOREST LAWN – CATHEDRAL CITY SPECIFIC PLAN. The City Council hereby adopts t he Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan (SP 25-0001), attached hereto as Exhibit A. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan (SP 25 -0001) was prepared in accordance with California Government Code, Article 8, Specific Plans [65450-65457] and facts exist to justify approving the Fores t Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan in accordance with Section 65453(a) of the California Government Code as follows:
(a) The proposed specific plan is consistent with all other provisions of the General Plan. The Forest Lawn Specific Plan is consistent with General Plan policies and programs that provide for the use of Specific Plans as part of the General Plan to address detailed design, land use and policy direction for a particular area within the City and as a method of detailed and systematic implementation of the General Plan (General Plan, Administration Element, Policy 2 and Program 2A), and General Land Use Policy 4 to encourage in-fill development and lot consolidation shall be encouraged as means of enhancing existing development and as a means of optimizing the use of existing roadways and utility infrastructure; and
(b) The proposed specific plan will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare. The Forest Lawn Specific Plan is desirable in service to the community in that it allows the Applicant to meet the long term needs of the immediate and surrounding community by providing needed cemetery spaces, conforms with applicable policies of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permitted in the surrounding area.

Section 4. ADOPTION OF THE FOREST LAWN – CATHEDRAL CITY SPECIFIC PLAN CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. The City Council hereby adopts the conditions of approval, attached hereto as Exhibit B, for the Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan.

Section 5. SEVERABILITY. If any chapter, sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portion of this ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each chapter, sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 6. PUBLICATION. The City Clerk shall, within fifteen (15) days after passage of this Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three (3) designated public places; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause this Ordinance and its cer tification, together with proof of posting, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of this City.
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Section 7. CERTIFICATION. Approved and adopted at a meeting of the Cathedral City City Council held on the 27th day of May, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
___________________________
Raymond Gregory, Mayor

ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Burton, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Eric S. Vail, City Attorney

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EXHIBIT A
FOREST LAWN – CATHEDRAL CITY SPECIFIC PLAN

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EXHIBIT B
FOREST LAWN – CATHEDRAL CITY SPECIFIC PLAN

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

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Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan
(PLAN NO. PLAN-SP-25-0001)

Prepared for:

FOREST LAWN MEMORIAL PARK ASSOCIATION
1712 S. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA 91205

Prepared by:

T&B PLANNING, INC.
3200 El Camino Real, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 505-6360
Contact: Julia Malisos

APPROVED: XX XX, 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction .................................................................... 1 A. What is a Specific Plan ........................................................................................................................ 1 B. Regulatory Authority ........................................................................................................................... 1 C. Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan Area ................................................................................. 1 D. Purpose of this Specific Plan ............................................................................................................... 1 E. Applicability and Conformity of Development .................................................................................... 1 F. Relationship to the General Plan ........................................................................................................ 2 G. Relationship to the Zoning Ordinance ................................................................................................ 2 H. Relationship to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ...................................................... 2 I. Document Organization ...................................................................................................................... 2

2. Setting ............................................................................. 4 A. Regional and City Context ................................................................................................................... 4 B. Specific Plan Area ................................................................................................................................ 4 C. Land Use and Zoning ........................................................................................................................... 5 D. Climate Physical Characteristics .......................................................................................................... 5 Figure 2-1: Regional Map .................................................................................................................. 6 Figure 2-2: Vicinity Map .................................................................................................................... 7 Figure 2-3: Aerial Photo .................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 2-4: Specific Plan Area Parcels ............................................................................................... 9

3. Development Plan ......................................................... 10 A. The Vision .......................................................................................................................................... 10 B. Site Development .............................................................................................................................. 10 The North Area ................................................................................................................................ 10 The South Area ................................................................................................................................ 10 Figure 3-1: Conceptual Site Plan ..................................................................................................... 12 C. Circulation Network .......................................................................................................................... 13 Figure 3-2: General Plan Street Sections ........................................................................................ 14 Figure 3-3: Memorial Drive Street Sections .................................................................................... 15 Figure 3-4: South Area Street Sections ........................................................................................... 16 D. Infrastructure .................................................................................................................................... 17 18 Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan

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1. Water ......................................................................................................................................... 17

2. Sewer System ............................................................................................................................ 17

3. Drainage..................................................................................................................................... 17

4. Dry Utility Systems (Electric, Gas and Communications) .......................................................... 17 Figure 3-5: Conceptual Water Plan ................................................................................................. 19 Figure 3-6: Conceptual Sewer Plan ................................................................................................. 20 Figure 3-7: Conceptual Storm Drain Plan ........................................................................................ 21 Figure 3-8: Conceptual Dry Utility Infrastructure Plan ................................................................... 22

4. Development Standards and Design Guidelines ............. 23 A. Permitted Uses .................................................................................................................................. 23 B. Development Standards .................................................................................................................... 24 Table 4-1: Development Standards ................................................................................................ 24 C. Architectural and Landscape Guidelines ........................................................................................... 26 Figure 4-1: Archtectural Character Images – Form and Massing ................................................... 32 Figure 4-2: Archtectural Character Images –Articulation and Ornamentation .............................. 33 Figure 4-3: Archtectural Character Images –Colonnades and Breezeways .................................... 34 Table 4-2: Master Plant Palette ...................................................................................................... 35

5. Adminstration and ImplementatIon .............................. 39 A. Responsibility .................................................................................................................................... 39 B. Approval Process ............................................................................................................................... 39 C. Specific Plan Amendments ................................................................................................................ 39 D. Land Uses Not Listed ......................................................................................................................... 39 E. Development Regulations and Standards Not Listed ....................................................................... 39 F. Interpretation .................................................................................................................................... 40 G. Severability ........................................................................................................................................ 40 H. Application of the CEQA Process ....................................................................................................... 40 I. Financing ........................................................................................................................................... 40

6. Glossary of Terms .......................................................... 41

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1. INTRODUCTION
A. WHAT IS A SPECIFIC PLAN
A specific plan is a regulatory tool that local governments use to implement their General Plan and to guide development in a localized area . While the General Plan is the overall guide for growth and development in a community, a specific plan is able to focus on the unique characteristics of a special area by customizing the planning process and land use regulations to that area.

B. REGULATORY AUTHORITY
The Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan (Plan No. PLAN-SP-25-0001) has been prepared pursuant to the provisions of the California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8, Sections 65450 through 65457 . The law allows adoption of specific plans as may be required for the implementation of the General Plan. The California Government Code authorizes jurisdictions to adopt specific plans by resolution, as policy documents or by ordinance as regulatory documents . This Specific Plan is a regulatory document adopted by ordinance. Chapter 9.60 (Specific Plans) of the City of Cathedral City Municipal Code (CCMC), Title 9, identifies the procedures for the processing of specific plans in the City.

C. FOREST LAWN – CATHEDRAL CITY SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
The Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Memorial-Park is located at 69855 E. Ramon Road in the City of Cathedral City, Riverside County, California. The Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan Area (referred to herein as the “Specific Plan Area”) consists of approximately 10 gross acres and is bound by Ramon Road to the north, Da Vall Drive to the east, and the Desert Shadows RV Resort to the west and to the south. The Specific Plan Area includes the approximately 5.2-acre area located at the southwest corner of Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive (developed with existing cemetery, mortuary, and related uses), referred to herein as the “North Area,” and the 4.8-acre area to the south (a former self-storage facility1) referred to herein as the “South Area.”
D. PURPOSE OF THIS SPECIFIC PLAN
The purpose of this Specific Plan is to establish a development framework for the entire Specific Plan Area.

This Specific Plan provides a conceptual site plan, infrastructure plans, development standards, design guidelines, and an implementation plan to guide and regulate development within the Specific Plan Area.

E. APPLICABILITY AND CONFORMITY OF DEVELOPMENT
The provisions of this Specific Plan shall apply to all properties included in the Specific Plan Area. No construction, modification, addition, or placement of any building or structure shall occur, nor shall any new use commence on any lot, on or after the effective date of this Specific Plan that is not in conformity with the provisions of this Specific Plan. If the Director of Community and Economic Development or their designee determines that an existing use or structure in the Specific Plan area is an existing nonconforming use that does not have to be brought into conformance with the Specific Plan, the regulations and standards of the CCMC shall apply.

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F. RELATIONSHIP TO THE GENERAL PLAN
A General Plan Amendment (Plan No. PLAN-GPA-25-0001) was processed concurrently with this Specific Plan to ensure consistency between the Specific Plan and the City of Cathedral City General Plan . The Specific Plan is supportive of the General Plan policies and programs that provide for the use of Specific Plans as part of the General Plan to address detailed design, land use and policy direction for a particular area within the City and as a method of detailed and systematic implementation of the General Plan (General Plan, Administration Element, Policy 2 and Program 2A).

G. RELATIONSHIP TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE
A Zone Change ( Plan No. PLAN-PLCZ-25-0001) was processed concurrently with this Specific Plan , which sets forth the standards for land use and development within this Specific Plan Area. The regulations of this Specific Plan replace those set forth in the planning and zoning provisions of the CCMC, and any other applicable ordinances. Where land use regulations and/or development standards of the Planning and Zoning Ordinance (Title 9) of the CCMC are inconsistent with this Specific Plan, the standards and regulations of this Specific Plan shall prevail and supersede the applicable provisions of the Planning and Zoning Ordinance. This Specific Plan does not convey any rights not otherwise granted under the provisions and procedures contained in the Planning and Zoning Ordinance and other applicable ordinances, except as specifically provided herein. Any standard not specifically covered in this Specific Plan shall be subject to the CCMC as applicable.

H. RELATIONSHIP TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Adoption of a specific plan constitutes a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) .

In accordance with CEQA, the City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND ), which analyzes the environmental impacts resulting from future development pursuant to the Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan.

I. DOCUMENT ORGANIZATION
California Government Code Sections 65450 through 65454 establish the authority to adopt a specific plan, identify the required contents of a specific plan, and mandate consistency with the General Plan.

According to Section 65451,
(a) A specific plan shall include text and a diagram or diagrams which specify all of the following in detail:

1. The distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land, including open space, within the area covered by the plan.

2. The proposed distribution, location, and extent and intensity of major components of public and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy, and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses described in the plan.

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4. A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public works projects, and financing measures to carry out paragraphs (1), (2) and (3). (b) A specific plan shall include a statement of the relationship of the specific plan to the general plan.

California state law also provides for the inclusion of any other subject that, in the judgment of the local planning agency, is deemed necessary or desirable to implement the General Plan.

The Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan includes the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Introduction
This Chapter discusses the document purpose , authority, and relationship to Cathedral City’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and CEQA. It also provides definitions of terms used in this Specific Plan.

Chapter 2: Setting
This Chapter discusses the regional and local context, the setting of the area within and surrounding the Specific Plan Area, the climate and topography, and parcel location.

Chapter 3: Development Plan
This Chapter discusses the Permitted Uses, Development Standards, and Design Guidelines related to the development of the Specific Plan.

Chapter 4: Implementation and Administration
This Chapter discusses the procedure s for administration and implementation of the Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan.

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2. SETTING
A. REGIONAL AND CITY CONTEXT
The City of Cathedral City (City) is located in Riverside County approximately 115 miles from Los Angeles, 150 miles from San Diego, and 60 miles from the City of Riverside, the County seat . The City’s corporate limits encompass approximately 14,557 acres within the Coachella Valley, with land on both sides of Interstate 10 (I-10). The area north of I-10 and east of the City’s corporate limits is within City’s Sphere of Influence.

The City of Palm Springs borders the City to the west and southwest; the City of Rancho Mirage to the east and southeast; and unincorporated Riverside County to the north and east (north of I -10), with the City of Desert Hot Springs farther to the northwest. Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 illustrate the City’s location.

The majority of the City is developed with or planned to be developed with residential and commercial uses (approximately 60 percent) with the remainder of the area including industrial, open space and public uses. With direct access to I -10 and Highway 111, as well as the Union Pacific Railroad’s transportation corridor, the City is easily accessible.

B. SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
The Forest Lawn-Cathedral City Specific Plan Area is approximately 10 gross acres in size and is located in a developed area in the eastern portion of the City, south of I-10. The Specific Plan area is bound by Ramon Road to the north, Da Vall Drive to the east, and the Desert Shadows RV Resort to the west and to the south. The Specific Plan Area includes the approximately 5.2-acre area located at the southwest corner of Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive referred to herein as the “North Area,” which includes the original Forest Lawn – Cathedral City cemetery uses, and the 4.8-acre area to the south referred to herein as the “South Area.”
The cemetery uses in the North Area were approved under Conditional Use Permit No. 92-181 and related subsequent approvals and include an existing mortuary with chapel, crematory, mausoleums, wall crypts, columbaria, and lawn crypts, as well as associated office space, storage, surface parking areas, and walkways. When this Specific Plan was prepared, a dditional mausoleums, wall crypts, and lawn crypts were under construction in the southeast portion of the North Area pursuant to Conditional Use Permit No. 22-002 approved by the City on November 16, 2022 . The 4.8 -acre “South Area ” was previously occupied by a self-storage facility to be redeveloped with additional cemetery uses with implementation of this Specific Plan.

At the time this Specific Plan was prepared, the area north of the Specific Plan Area (north of Ramon Road) was developed with a public cemetery (Desert Memorial Park), the area to the northwest was developed with a business park, the area to the northeast was undeveloped, and the area to the east was developed with a rehabilitation hospital. Figure 2-3: Aerial Photo – 2025 depicts the conditions of the Specific Plan area and surrounding areas at the time this Specific Plan was prepared. 23 Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan

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C. LAND USE AND ZONING
To implement this Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan, a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change were processed concurrently with this Specific Plan. The General Plan land use designation for the Specific Plan Area was changed from General Commercial (CG) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN), and the zoning district was changed from Planned Community Commercial (PCC) to Neighborhood Business Park (NBP).

D. CLIMATE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
According to the Coachella Valley Resource Conservation District, a nnual temperature variations in the Coachella Valley are extreme with occasional winter lows in the mid-20’s (°F) and occasional summer highs in the mid -120’s (°F). The mean annual temperature is 74 (°F). Rainfall is limited with average annual precipitation of two inches to four inches. Most rainfall occurs during winter months though intense rains can sometimes occur during the mid-summer producing flash floods and severe erosion.

Seasonal winds can be a problem in some regions of the Coachella Valley. Windstorms most frequently occur in the late spring and can cause extensive damage to unprote cted soils, plants, structures and vehicles. Airborne dust carried by these winds can compromise air quality and respiratory health. Since 1956 research and implementation of wind erosion control measures have been an ongoing Coachella Valley Resource Conservation District program focus.

The topography of the Specific Plan Area and surrounding areas is relatively flat with elevations within the Specific Plan Area ranging from approximately 347 feet above mean sea level (amsl) to approximately 350 feet amsl (south to north). Vegetation is limited to landscaped plantings. A storm drain channel is located along the southern and western perimeters of the Specific Plan Area.

The Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan area includes three parcels. Refer to Figure 2 -4: Specific Plan Area Parcels.

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3. DEVELOPMENT PLAN
A. THE VISION
Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association is a non -profit, non -denominational organization that has operated cemeteries in Southern California, including the Coachella Valley, for over one hundred years .

The mortuary at this location began operation around 1993 under a prior owner/operator, and Forest Lawn began operating at the Cathedral City location in 2004. The Specific Plan includes the continued operations of the previously -approved cemetery uses on the 5.2-acre North Area and outlines a development plan that allows Forest Lawn – Cathedral City to fulfill its vision to provide much needed additional cemetery uses on the 4.8-acre South Area to continue to serve the Coachella Valley community.

B. SITE DEVELOPMENT
The North Area
The North Area includes the existing mortuary with chapel, crematory, mausoleums, wall crypts, columbaria, and lawn crypts, as well as associated office space, storage, surface parking areas, and walkways. This consists of approximately 18,000 square feet of occupied building area and approximately 35,000 square feet of non -occupied floor area, including approximately 11,500 interment spaces .

Additional mausoleums, wall crypts, and lawn crypts (approximately 5,000 square feet of non -occupied floor area) in the southeast portion of the North Area under construction in 2025 pursuant to prior approvals, will provide an additional approximately 2,500 interment spaces.

The South Area
This Specific Plan provides a regulatory framework for development of the Forest Lawn – Cathedral City cemetery, including redevelopment of the South Area. This Specific Plan allows for the development of up to approximately 12,000 square feet of floor area for new structures (for such uses as reception areas, a chapel, restrooms, storage, multi-purpose and support areas) and up to approximately 275,000 square feet of new non -occupied floor area for such uses as wall crypts, col umbaria, and burial and cremation garden structures . Development of the South Area will provide an additional approximately 70,000 interment spaces to help meet local and regional demand for interment . Cemetery structures such as burial gardens and mausole ums will be developed in stages, with incremental amounts of development occurring as needed over an extended period of time to meet the demand for interment spaces.

As discussed in Section 3.C below, a ccess to the Specific Plan Area will continue to be provided from existing roadways. Parking will continue to be provided on-site within surface parking areas and along the internal roadways. As described in Section 3.D, there is existing public utility infrastructure that will serve the new cemetery uses.

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Collectively, including both existing and future development, development pursuant to this Specific Plan allows for a total of approximately 30,000 square feet of occupied floor area, approximately 315,000 square feet of non -occupied floor area, and approximately 84,000 interment spaces within the entire Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan Area.

The conceptual site plan provided on Figure 3-1 is an illustration of how cemetery development may occur in conformance with this Specific Plan and represents a reasonable buildout scenario. Actual development may differ and as noted above, may occur in phases and/or incrementally over time, but will be governed by the requirements of this Specific Plan.

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C. CIRCULATION NETWORK
This section identifies the circulation system that is supportive of this Specific Plan’s land use.

Forest Lawn – Cathedral City is bordered by Ramon Road, an Arterial Highway, and Da Vall Drive, a Major Highway, which are public roadways constructed to their ultimate full-width adjacent to the Specific Plan Area. These roadways are described below and the ultimate cross-section for these roadways is provided on Figure 3-2: General Plan Street Sections.
• Ramon Road - Traverses the northern edge of the Specific Plan Area and intersects with Da Vall Drive at the northeastern corner of the Specific Plan Area. Ramon Road has a 116 -foot right-of- way which includes a 16-foot parkway on each side, three travel lanes going in each direction, and a 14-foot raised median.
• Da Vall Drive - Traverses the eastern edge of the Specific Plan Area . Da Vall Drive has a 112 -foot right-of-way which includes a 16-foot parkway on each side, an 8-foot bike lane on each side, two travel lanes going in each direction, and a 16-foot raised median.

The spine road, Memorial Drive, is an existing “L-shaped” private roadway internal to the Specific Plan Area that provides access to the North and South Areas of the Specific Plan. A description of this roadway is provided below and roadway cross-sections are provided on Figure 3-3. • Memorial Drive – Memorial Drive varies in width from 34’-11” in width curb-to-curb to 40’-6” in width curb-to-curb. All roadway sections for Memorial Drive include a minimum 4’-8” sidewalk on at least one side of the road. Different parts of the roadway permit either pull -in parking or on - street parallel parking.

The following design elements shall be considered:
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▪ Landscaped streetscape along Memorial Drive consistent with the landscape palette within the Specific Plan Area.

The South Area will continue to be accessed from Memorial Drive via a driveway and will include a new vehicular circulation feature within the South Area, which may be in the form of a round-about, as shown on the Conceptual Plan, or other configuration to provide access and circulation within the South Area. A description of this circulation feature is provided below and a roadway cross-section is provided on Figure 3-4.
• South Area Circulation Feature – The South Area circulation feature provides vehicular access within the South Area and to the interment sites located in the South Area . The South Area circulation feature is a private roadway and allows for parking along the curb. 32 FOREST LAWN - CATHEDRAL CITY SPECIFIC PLAN

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D. INFRASTRUCTURE
The existing and future infrastructure system for Forest Lawn – Cathedral City is described below.

1. WATER
There are existing 18-inch public water lines located in Da Vall Drive and Ramon Road. Within the Specific Plan Area, there is an existing 8-inch public water line in Memorial Drive that connects to both the Da Vall Drive line and the Ramon Road line. There are several smaller internal water lines that feed into the North Area, 2-inches and 6-inches in diameter, that connect to the main 8 -inch water line. An 8-inch water line in the South Area driveway and circulation feature will connect to the water line in Memorial Drive to service the South Area.

Refer to Figure 3-5: Conceptual Water Plan.

2. SEWER SYSTEM
There is an existing public sewer line located in Da Vall Drive. Within the Specific Plan Area, an existing 8- inch sewer line connects to the Da Vall Drive line at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Da Vall Drive. 4-inch sewer lines service the North Area and a 4-inch sewer line will connect to the 8-inch sewer line in Memorial Drive for the South Area.

Refer to Figure 3-6: Conceptual Sewer Plan.

3. DRAINAGE
The North Area has a series of existing infiltrator drywells. There are two existing shallow retention basins along the southern and western perimeter of the South Area and an existing swale along the northern perimeter of the South Area. With implementation of the Specific Plan, drainage patterns will remain similar to existing conditions, and storm water quality and urban runoff retention within the Specific Plan Area will be addressed in accordance with City drainage ordinance requirements. An existing catch basin on Memorial Drive will be relocated to the west, and the existing swale and two existing shallow retention basins will remain. Storm water flows from the South Area will be collected and conveyed by a proposed onsite backbone storm drain system to two underground infiltration BMPs upstream from the existing shallow retention basin along the southern perimeter of the Specific Plan Area. The BMPs would be designed to collect and retain the 100-year, 3-hour storm event per City drainage ordinance requirements.

Runoff generated from storm events larger than the 100 -year, 3-hour storm would flow north to south across the site, discharging directly to the existing retention basin to the south by an underground storm drain system and eventually discharge to the east onto Da Vall Drive, consistent with existing conditions.

Refer to Figure 3-7: Conceptual Storm Drain Plan.

4. DRY UTILITY SYSTEMS (ELECTRIC, GAS AND COMMUNICATIONS) The main points of connection for dry utilities into the Specific Plan boundary are located at Da Vall Drive and Ramon Road. Gas, electricity, and communication lines are currently underground in Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive.
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The cemetery operations utilize both gas and electric utilities. Dry utilities will be located underground, within Memorial Drive. New utilities lines for the South Area will branch off from lines in Memorial Drive.

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4. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
A. PERMITTED USES
The permitted uses for the Specific Plan Area are all cemetery-related uses, including, but not limited to:
• Cemetery
• Mortuary
• Crematorium/Crematory
• Columbaria
• Wall Crypts
• Mausoleums
• Lawn Crypts
• Offices/Information Booths
• Flower Shop Operation/Sales
• Chapels
• Reception areas (indoor and outdoor)
• Gardens
• Water Features (e.g., fountain, pond, stream)
• Art
• Multi-purpose/storage/support areas related to cemetery uses • Parking (on-Memorial Drive, in parking lots, and on south circulation element) • Infrastructure-related improvements including utilities and water storage • Ancillary Uses associated with cemetery operations and uses • Any other use determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development or designee to be comparable to a listed use.
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B. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The Development Standards listed in Table 3 -1 apply to all future development within the Specific Plan Area.

Discrepancies and Requirements not Specified
Where discrepancies occur between this Specific Plan and the City’s Planning and Zoning Code, the Development Standards contained herein shall prevail. Where regulations or guidelines are not specified in the Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan , the CCMC Development Standards for the NBP Neighborhood Business Park (Transition) District (Section 9.38.050) shall govern as applicable.

Table 4-1: Development Standards
Setbacks (Minimum)
Property Line to Building (Ramon Road) 15 feet
Property Line to Building (Da Vall Drive) 10 feet
Memorial Drive Back of Curb to Building 10 feet
Western Property Line to Building 15 feet (ground floor) / 20 feet (second floor) Southern Property Line to Building 15 feet (ground floor) / 20 feet (second floor)

Height (Maximum)
Building Height 45 feet
Wall/Fence Height 8 feet

Other Standards
Lot Coverage None
Max Occ SF (Maximum) 30,000 square feet
Max Non-Occ SF (Maximum) 315,000 square feet

Parking
Parking for the Specific Plan Area land uses may be provided anywhere within the Specific Plan Area, including Memorial Drive (on-street parking and/or pull-in parking), the South Area circulation feature, on-site parking lots and processional spaces. Parking shall be provided on a Specific Plan Area-wide basis, and parking is not required to be provided on the same lot or parcel as the use(s) it serves within the Specific Plan Area. A minimum of 92 parking spaces to serve the Specific Plan Area sha ll be maintained for parking at all times within the Specific Plan Area. As long as the required minimum number of parking spaces is maintained, additional parking shall not be required for projects pursuant to this Specific Plan.

Signage
Monumentation, wall signs , directional signs, and information al signs will be used throughout the memorial park. A sign permit is required when signage is proposed in order to review for conformance with the applicable standards. Proposed signage and monumentation shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community and Economic Development or their designee . Signs that do not conform to the following standards are subject to CCMC Section 9.62. • Monument Signs that identify the project name and with or without the address are permitted at the entries and at the intersection of Da Vall Drive and Memorial Drive. They shall not exceed 40 43 Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan

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square feet in area and seven feet in height . Monument signs shall be setback a minimum of 3 feet from the public right-of-way. They shall not be located within a sight triangle or the public right-of-way; and said signs may be illuminated.
▪ Wall Signs are permitted, one along each wall-face abutting Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive. Wall Signs shall not exceed fifty square feet in area and may not exceed the heigh t of the wall. Wall Signs shall not be located within the sight triangle or public right -of-way; and said signs may be illuminated.
▪ Directional signs if freestanding shall not exceed eight feet in area and five feet in height, or if attached to a wall, shall not exceed six square feet in area; provided, however, that said directional signs shall not be within the sight triangle or the public right-of-way, and shall not be illuminated. ▪ Temporary Signs are permitted at the entries of the project or within the project property lines. ▪ Signs required by statute are allowed and are not included in the allowable signage square footage.
▪ All signage shall be designed in a manner that integrates it with the project design and architecture through the use of common elements pertaining to scale, style, material, color, lettering, illumination, construction and location.

Deviation from Sign Requirements
When it is found that the strict or literal interpretation of the provisions set forth in this criterion would cause undue difficulties and unnecessary hardship inconsistent with the purpose and intent of this criteria, a minor deviation may be granted subject to specific requirements and findings as set forth below. ▪ The sign is in proportion to the structure or use to which it relates. ▪ The sign’s external features are in balance and unity and present a harmonious appearance. ▪ The sign is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan.

Special Events/Temporary Activities
Special events and activities associated with the cemetery are permitted , including but not limited to community events, cultural events, religious events/ceremonies, patriotic events, and activities related to national, historic, or cultural days of remembrance.

Temporary shade structures such as tents and canopies are permitted to be erected during such events and activities.

Development Phasing
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C. ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES
The guidelines outlined in this section establish design guidelines ensuring harmony within the Specific Plan Area and with the surrounding community . The intent is to provide a predictable framework and guidelines to implement quality design emphasizing both building form and landscape design.

The imagery in this chapter serve s as conceptual and representative of different types of cemetery development, not definitive designs, and are not intended to constrain the creative expression of the professional design team.

Vision
Cemeteries fulfill a vital public role. They are a critical part of any city, but that is only one of the reasons why they are so valued. Cemeteries link people with the past—with memories of loved ones who are no longer with us as well as the events that bind us to them. Cemeteries are a place to honor people and as part of the healing process from the grief caused by the loss of a loved one.

Cemeteries are also a connection to people we never knew and events we may not have been part of .

Through memorialization, cemeteries provide a connection with the history of those who have gone before us, and their accomplishments.

A cemetery fulfills an important civic goal, providing a public, peaceful setting in a sacred space dedicated to interment, worship and reflection, quiet respect, and reverence. Forest Lawn’s Memorial Park concept follows the philosophy that the cemetery is a place for the living, is a venue for inspiration , and plays an important role in the active day-to-day life of the community.

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Overall Guiding Principles
The design within the Specific Plan Area will be organized into a thoughtful combination of structures and open spaces. The following principles should be considered for design and site planning.

Key Principles:
• Timeless memorial architecture
• Artistic elements (may include statuary, mosaics, contemporary works, water features) • Variety of interment property

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Interment Areas
These sacred spaces are envisioned to have landscaping , beautiful vistas, inspiring statuary and art that warm the heart and fill the soul with the joy of remembering those who have passed before. Interment areas may come in different forms: ground burial, wall crypts, lawn crypts, cremation niches, sarcophagi, columbaria, mausoleums, private gardens, ossuaries, and cremation/scattering gardens.

Key Principles:
• Variety of interment options to serve all segments of the community • Serving all cultures and faiths
• Reverent enduring design
• Accessibility
• Courtyard and open space areas with complementary landscaping • Security through design, securing the property so entry only occurs at the intended access points by a mixture of closed masonry walls, open wrought iron fence (or similar), or building elevations.

Cemetery Architecture
Architecture should elicit feelings of comfort and support while inspiring hope. Buildings should be designed to maximize their functionality but also have visual interest to provide a welcoming, comforting experience. In harmony with the existing cemetery structures, new structures within the Specific Plan Area should include building articulation along Da Vall Drive and the southern and western property lines such as openings, offsets, or recesses.

Key Principles:
• Multi-level mausoleums
• Uplifting architectural features such as style appropriate detailing and materials • Prominent entry design
• Openings and building recesses to provide massing relief and articulated form

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Lighting
Lighting is vital for the visibility and security of the cemetery uses. As such, consideration should be made for a lighting strategy that offers visibility but is respectful to those resting there. ▪ Light fixtures should be style-appropriate when attached to architectural structures. ▪ Security lighting is permitted and encouraged to enhance visibility in low -light hours. These may be more utilitarian in style and do not have to elicit a particular architectural style but should be consistent throughout the Specific Plan Area.

Art
Art that is included as part of the cemetery’s visual aesthetic should be educational and uplifting, offering a museum-like quality to the experience of visiting the memorial park. ▪ Art may be of a patriotic, religious, and/or inspirational theme. ▪ Materials permitted but are not limited to: marble, stone, bronze, tile, metal, stainless steel, glass, concrete, acrylics, wood, and ceramic.
• Stained glass windows are permitted.
• Mosaics, obelisks, kinetic art, and statues are permitted.

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Materials
The selection of materials, colors, and finishes should align with the intended architectural style of the cemetery structures . Emphasis is placed on the use of high -quality materials suited for the desert environment and climate conditions. Diversity in materials, including but not limited to the following list, and consistent with the requirements of state law for cemetery development, are encouraged to create visual interest.

Primary Building Materials
▪ Stucco
▪ Concrete
Accent/Secondary Building Materials
▪ Colored precast concrete pieces
▪ Ceramic tile
▪ Polished granite exterior panels
▪ Leathered granite exterior trim pieces
▪ Marble
▪ Steel
▪ Aluminum
▪ Wrought iron
Roof Materials
▪ Spanish-style S-tile
▪ Flat concrete tile
▪ Solar panels
Wall and Fence Materials
▪ Split-faced masonry blocks
▪ Fluted masonry blocks
▪ Wrought-Iron/tubular steel fencing
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31 Architectural Character
The Specific Plan’s architectural design guidelines are intended to ensure architectural quality and establish general guidance that directs structural form, massing, materiality and complements existing architecture within the Specific Plan area.

The Architectural Character Images depict representative design features and architectural elements that would be in conformance with the Specific Plan and are part of the design framework to guide Forest Lawn and the Director of Community and Economic Development in the Administrative Design Review process.

The images shown in these figures are conceptual and illustrative and include examples of existing elements within the existing cemetery development in the North Area.

The Architectural Character Images in Figures 4-1, 4-2, and 4-3 provide example images of the design intent and features described in the Specific Plan’s architectural guidelines.

Conceptual Illustration (South Area- Da Vall Drive/Memorial Drive) Existing Cemetery (North Area)
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32 Figure 4-1: Architectural Character Images -
Form and Massing
1) Incorporate openings, offsets, and recesses to
provide massing relief and articulated form.
2) Provide required stepbacks for any second
floor at western and southern edges.
3) Massing strategies such as varied rooflines
and architectural features that create visual
interest.

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11 11
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22 Existing Cemetery (North Area)
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11 11
Illustrative Section (Southern and Western Property Edges) 6’
15’
45’
20’
Wall Openings Open
Colonnade
Wall Crypts
Wall Crypts
Open
Colonnade
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11 33
33 22
22 Figure 4-2: Architectural Character
Images - Articulation and
Ornamentation
1) Avoid long empty walls or building
massing with no architectural
articulation by using horizontal and
vertical architectural elements to
create relief and visual interest.
2) Varied details to enhance aesthetic
impact such as mouldings, columns,
pilasters, and arched forms.
3) Building facades and design concepts
should be reflective of the structure’s
use and respectful of sacred spaces.

Existing Cemetery (North Area)
Existing Cemetery (North Area)
Conceptual Illustration
11 22
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22 22
11 11
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33 Figure 4-3: Architectural Character
Images - Colonnades and Breezeways
1) Use of architectural forms such as
colonnades and arcades provide pleasant
walking experiences as well as shade in
hotter months.
2) Breezeways offer architectural articulation
and ventilation, reduce massing, and allow
natural light to come into spaces.
3) Including features such as colonnades
and breezeways into design can create
openness and visual interest along street
edges (Da Vall Drive and Memorial Drive).

Existing Cemetery (North Area)
Conceptual Illustration (Da Vall Drive Frontage)
11 22
11 22
22 Existing Cemetery (North Area)
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Landscape Design
The landscape design should help to visually unify the North Area and the South Area. Landscaped areas should be designed for their purpose, creating welcoming points, establish ing clear and safe pathways , and encouraging a comfortable experience.

Landscape treatments are encouraged to include a blend of plant materials that are complementary with the surrounding architecture and climate . The inclusion of water elements and shade trees are encouraged to elevate the overall visitor experience.

Where feasible, t he use of canopy trees in parking areas should be used to shade cars from the desert heat.

Refer to Table 4-2: Master Plant Palette for list of permitted plants. Plants may be substituted as long as they are appropriate to the climate and overall aesthetic of the memorial park.

Trees shall be a minimum 24” box at time of planting, and shrubs shall be 1 gallon minimum.

Table 4-2: Master Plant Palette
Scientific Name Common name
Shrubs
Lantana spp. lantana/shrub verbena
Carissa boxwood beauty compact natal plum
Pyracantha spp. scarlet firethorn
Bougainvillea spp. paper flower
Nandina domestica 'Compacta' heavenly bamboo
Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf' dwarf mock orange
Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta' dwarf carolina laurel cherry Raphiolepis spp. hawthorn
Caesalpinia spp. peacock flower
Thevetia peruviana yellow oleander
Callistemon 'Little John' Little John dwarf bottlebrush Juniperus spp. common juniper
Rosmarinus spp. rosemary
Calliandra spp. red powder puff
Opuntia spp. prickly pear cactus
Trachelospermum jasminoides star jasmine
Ligustrum texanum waxleaf privet
Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev' blueberry lily
Dianella revoluta 'Baby Bliss' flax lily
Aloe spp. aloe
Hesperaloe parviflora red yucca
Echeveria spp. mexican rosettes
Westringia spp. coast rosemary
Salvia spp. sage
Agave spp. century plant
Crassula spp. jade plant
Senecio mandraliscae fleawort
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Table 4-2: Master Plant Palette
Scientific Name Common name
Dalea spp. prairie clover
Scutellaria suffrutescens pink kullcap
Furcraea foetida medio-picta false agave
Yucca spp. spanish bayonet
Sedum spp. stonecrop
Veronica spp. speedwell
Myoporum parvifolium dwarf native myrtle
Dasylirion spp. desert spoon
Asclepias subulata rush milkweed
Muhlenbergia capillaris spp. pink hairgrass
Beaucarnia recurvata ponytail palm
Cycas revoluta king sago palm
Euphorbia spp. spurge
Nolina spp. beargrass
Portulacaria afra elephant bush
Stipa tenuissima mexican feathergrass
Acacia spp. wattle
Chrysactinia mexicana damianita daisy
Convolvulus spp. bindweed
Liriope spp. big blue lilyturf
Ruellia spp. mesican petunia
Wedelia trilobata yellow creeping daisy
Abronia villosa desert sand verbena
Baileya multiradiata desert marigold
Berlandiera lyrata chocolate flower
Calylophus hartwegii high plains yellow sundrops
Coreopsis spp. lanceleaf tickseed
Eriogonum fasciculatum v. poliofolium flattop buckwheat Dyssodia pentachaeta fiveneedle pricklyleaf
Eschscholzia californica california poppy
Hymenoxys acaulis sundancer daisy
Lavandula spp. english lavender
Melampodium leucanthum blackfoot daisy
Oenothera spp. evening primrose
Penstemon spp. foxglove beardtongue
Psilotrophe cooperi cooper's paper daisy
Sphaeralcea ambigua desert globemallow
Tagetes lemonii african marigold
Zephyranthes grandiflora rain lily
Zinnia grandiflora golden eye
Ambrosia spp. common ragweed
Atriplex canescens chamiso
Baccharis spp. salt bush
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Table 4-2: Master Plant Palette
Scientific Name Common name
Buddleia spp. butterfly bush
Chrysothamnus nauseosus rubber rabbitbrush
Cistus spp. rockrose
Cocculus laurifolius snailseed
Cordia spp. manjack
Cuphea spp. mexican heather
Dodonaea viscosa broadleaf hopbush
Encelia spp. brittlebrush
Eremophilla maculata 'Valentine' red emu bush
Ericarmeria laricifolia turpentine bush
Fallugia paradoxa apache plume
Gardenia spp. cape jasmine
Gossypium harknessii san marcos hibiscus
Hyptis emoryii desert lavender
Ixora coccinea jungle geranium
Justicia spp. shrimp plant
Larrea tridentata creosote bush
Leucophyllum spp. texas sage
Malpighia glabra barbados cherry
Maytenus phyllanthoides florida mayten
Myrtus spp. myrtle
Perovskia atriplicifolia russian sage
Rhus ovata sugar sumac
Russelia equisetiformis coral plant
Senna spp. senna leaf
Simmondsia chinensis jojoba
Tecoma spp. yellowbells
Vitex angus-castus chaste tree
Xylosma congestum shiny xylosma
Trees
Schinus terebinthifolius brazilian peppertree
Jacaranda mimosifolia jacaranda
Syagrus romanzoffiana queen palm
Phoenix spp. date palm
Chamaerops humilis mediterranean fan palm
Brachychiton populneus kurrajong
Acacia spp. wattle
Cupressus sempervirens common cypress
Olea europaea spp.(fruitless) common olive
Cercidium spp. palo verde
Prosopis chilensis chilean mesquite
Ficus nitida indian laurel fig
Albizia julibrissin silk tree
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Table 4-2: Master Plant Palette
Scientific Name Common name
Bauhinia spp. orchid tree
Brahea armata mexican blue palm
Butia capitata jelly palm
Caesalpinea cacalaco mexican bushbird
Callistemon spp. bottlebrush
Chilopsis linearis desert willow
Chitalpa tashkensis chitalpa
Chorizia speciosa silk floss tree
Citrus spp. citrus
Dalbergia sissoo north indian rosewood
Dalea spp. prairie clover
Eysenhardia texana texas kidneywood
Lagerstroemia spp. crape myrtle
Lysiloma microphylla feather bush
Melaleuca quinquenervia cajeput tree
Olneya tesota desert ironwood
Pinus spp. pine
Pistacia chinensis chinese pistache
Pithecellobium spp. madras thorn
Sophora secundiflora texas mountain laurel
Tipuana tipu yellow jacaranda
Washingtonia spp. fan palm

Vines
Antigonon leptopus coral vine
Bignonia capreolata crossvine
Bougainvillea spp. paper flower
Campsis radicans trumpet creeper
Distictus spp. red trumpet vine
Grewia occidentalis crossberry
Lonicera japonica honeysuckle
Merremia aurea yellow morning glory
Podranea ricasoliana pink trumpet creeper
Pyrostegia venusta flame vine
Rosa banskiae lady bank's rose
Tecomaria campensis cape honeysuckle
Trachelospermum jasminoides star jasmine
Pyracantha spp. scarlet firethorn

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5. ADMINSTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
A. RESPONSIBILITY
The Director of Community and Economic Development or designee shall be responsible for administering the Forest Lawn – Cathedra City Specific Plan in accordance with the provisions outlined in this Specific Plan, the State of California Government Code, the Cathedral City General Plan, and the Cathedral City Municipal Code.

B. APPROVAL PROCESS
Development projects within the Specific Plan Area shall follow the Administrative Design Review process set forth in Section 9.78.040 of the CCMC (Administrative design review of minor projects subject to staff review). Development that substantially conf orms to the requirements of this Specific Plan shall be approved administratively by the Director of Community and Economic Development or their designee .

Substantial conformance should be construed liberally in the interest of providing maximum flexibilit y within the approved cemetery development envelope.

C. SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS
Minor amendments to the specific plan may be approved by the Director of Community and Economic Development or their designee, provided such minor amendment does not add more than five percent to structure area, alter points of access into the Specific Plan Area, modify traffic movement on arterial, secondary or collector street systems, reduce open areas by more than five percent, or change development standards beyond what would be permitted by the zoning on the property. The approved Specific Plan Amendment shall become part of the file record. Amendments not meeting the provisions for minor amend ments contained herein or those denied by the Director of Community and Economic Development or their designee shall be processed as originally adopted.

D. LAND USES NOT LISTED
The Director of Community and Economic Development or designee may administratively determine that a use not listed is comparable to a listed use and, once so determined, it shall be treated in the same manner as the listed use . A list of comparable use determinations shall be kept on file in the Planning Department.

E. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS NOT LISTED
Any development regulation or standard not specifically covered in this Specific Plan shall be subject to CCMC Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) . In cases where development regulations and standards set forth in this Specific Plan are inconsistent with CCMC Title 9 (Planning and Zoning), the Specific Plan shall prevail.

The provisions of this Specific Plan shall also prevail where there is an inconsistency between this Specific Plan and other City ordinances, rules and regulations. However, the provisions of this Specific Plan will not prevail should there be an inconsistency between the Specific Plan and the City’s General Plan. Any development regulation and standard not addressed in this Specific Plan shall be subject to the City's adopted regulations in place at the time of the individual application. 58 Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan

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F. INTERPRETATION
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Specific Plan, such provisions will be held to be the minimum standards for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare.

Whenever there is any question regarding the interpretation of the provisions of this Specific Plan or the application of those provisions to any individual case or situation, the Director of Community and Economic Development or designee shall interpret the intent of this Specific Plan. A record of interpretations shall be kept on file in the Planning Department.

G. SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Specific Plan, or future amendments or additions hereto, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Plan.

H. APPLICATION OF THE CEQA PROCESS
As required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan. This environmental analysis evaluates the potential environmental impacts associated with implementation of the Specific Plan , new development permitted under the Specific Plan, and specific mitigation measures to reduce those impacts to a level that is considered "less than significant ." Projects undertaken pursuant to and in conformity with this Specific Plan do not require further environmental analysis.

I. FINANCING
All improvements pertaining to the implementation of the Specific Plan will be financed , operated, and maintained by the applicant.

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6. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The following terms explain and illustrate terminology related to interment and the typical types of cemetery development that currently exist within the Specific Plan Area and that may be implemented pursuant to this Specific Plan. The photo examples are for illustrative purposes only, actual designs may vary.

Term Photo Example
Burial Park: “Burial Park” means a tract of land for
the burial of human remains in the ground, used or
intended to be used, and dedicated, for cemetery
purposes.

Cemetery: “Cemetery” means either of the
following: (1) Any of the following that is used or
intended to be used and dedicated for cemetery
purposes: (A) A burial park, for earth interments. (B)
A mausoleum, for crypt or vault interments. (C) A
crematory and columbarium, for interment of
cremated remains or hydrolyzed human remains. (2)
A place where six or more human bodies are buried.

Columbarium: “Columbarium” means a structure,
room, or other space in a building or structure
containing niches for inurnment of cremated human
remains in a place used, or intended to be used, and
dedicated, for cemetery purposes.

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Crematory: “Crematory” means a building or
structure containing one or more furnaces for the
reduction of bodies of deceased persons to cremated
remains.

Crematory and Columbarium: “Crematory and
Columbarium” means a building or structure
containing both a crematory and columbarium.

Cremation Garden: “Cremation Garden” means a
garden setting in a cemetery used, or intended to be
used, for the placement of cremated human remains
or hydrolyzed human remains in underground vaults
with ornamental faux rock covers.

Cremation Bench: “Cremation Bench” means a stone
bench in a cemetery used, or intended to be used, for
the placement of cremated human remains or
hydrolyzed human remains.

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Crypt or Vault: “Crypt or Vault” means a space in a
mausoleum of sufficient size, used or intended to be
used, to entomb human remains.

Grave: “Grave” means a space of earth in a burial
park, used, or intended to be used, for the
disposition of human remains.

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Lawn Crypt or Underground Vault: “Lawn Crypt or
Underground Vault” means a space in a cemetery of
sufficient size, used or intended to be used for
disposition of human remains below finish grade.

Mausoleum: “Mausoleum” means a structure or
building for the entombment of human remains in
crypts or vaults in the place used, or intended to be
used, and dedicated, for cemetery purposes.

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Niche: “Niche” means a space in a columbarium
used, or intended to be used, for the placement of
cremated human remains or hydrolyzed human
remains.

Ossuary: “Ossuary” means a container or room in
which the bones of dead people or cremated or
hydrolyzed human remains are placed.

Private Gardens: “Private Gardens” means a family -
sized garden setting in a cemetery of sufficient size,
used or intended to be used, to entomb human
remains that have been neither cremated nor
hydrolyzed below finish grade.

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Sarcophagus: “Sarcophagus” means a structure,
built both above and below grade, for the disposition
of human remains.

Scattering Garden : “Scattering Garden” means a
dedicated area of the cemetery where cremated
remains can be scattered.

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CITY COUNCIL

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 25-0001
FOREST LAWN – CATHEDRAL CITY SPECIFIC PLAN
PROJECT LOCATION:
69855 RAMON ROAD, 32123 DA VALL DRIVE
DATE APPROVED: APRIL ___, 2026
SECTION 1 ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS

1.1Prior to issuance of the first building permit for development pursuant to the Specific Plan, the Applicant shall sign the approved Conditions of Approval which shall certify that the Applicant agrees to implement all Conditions of Approval.

1.2The development of the site shall conform to all applicable ordinances, codes, regulations, policies and development design controls pursuant to the Cathedral City Municipal Code in effect prior to issuance of any building permits.

1.3All improvements approved for construction are required to be maintained as to comply substantially with the plans approved for construction, unless modifications are approved by the Director of Community and Economic Development and the Director of Public Works. The improvements to be maintained include, but are not limited to, site improvements: parking and walking surfaces, private drainage control facilities, fences/walls, signs, and lights; building and accessory structure improvements; paint colors and other finish materials, roofing materials, mechanical equipment, windows, trellises, canopies, all architectural features, landscaping and landscape irrigation.

SECTION 2 FEES

2.1Prior to issuance of any permit, including grading or demolition permits, the Applicant shall reimburse the City for all costs incurred by the City in the processing of the development entitlement in excess of the initial deposit amount.

Such reimbursement costs include, but are not limited to, staff and consultant costs, and costs associated with noticing if applicable.

Exhibit A
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2.2Prior to the issuance of a building permit for new occupiable square footage pursuant to the Specific Plan, the Applicant shall alleviate the negative yearly impact on the City’s General Fund from residential development for police, fire, paramedic, and park maintenance and general services by annexing into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2006-1 having an annual special tax equal to the yearly cost of providing General Fund services as calculated and determined by the City of Cathedral Finance Department that the City may apply to the development of new occupiable square footage that is built pursuant to the Specific Plan (for such uses as reception areas, a chapel, restrooms, storage, multi-purpose, and support areas). This condition shall not apply to development of non-occupiable square footage (for such uses as wall crypts, columbaria, and burial and cremation garden structures and interment property) pursuant to the Specific Plan.

2.3The Applicant shall pay all applicable City of Cathedral City fees, charges and other costs as prescribed by City ordinance, including development impact fees.

Be advised that the fees may change until such time they become due and payable, as permitted by applicable law.

NOTICE TO APPLICANT: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(d)(1), the 90-day period to protest the imposition of any impact fee, dedication, reservation, or other exaction described in this resolution begins on the effective date of this approval or within 90 days after the date of the imposition of the fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions, and any such protest must be in a manner that complies with Section 66020(a), and failure to timely follow this procedure will bar any subsequent legal action to attack, review, set aside, void or annul imposition.

The right to protest the fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions does not apply to planning, zoning, grading, or other similar application processing fees or service fees in connection with this project. It further does not apply to any fees, dedication, reservations, or exactions for which the Applicant has been given a notice similar to this, nor does it revive challenges to any fees for which the Statute of Limitations has previously expired.

DESCRIPTION
Police, Fire, Facilities & Signalization
Coachella Valley Multi-Species Habitat
Conservation Fee/Agua Caliente Habitat
Conservation Fee as applicable
Master Underground Plan
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee
Transit Development Fee
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SECTION 3 PLANNING

3.1Development of the site shall be substantially compliant with the Forest Lawn- Cathedral City Specific Plan. Rearrangement of buildings or improvements shown in the concept plan is allowed, provided that the development complies with the development standards set forth in the Specific Plan. The timing and order of construction shall be determined by the Applicant.

3.2Prior to the issuance of a building permit for development pursuant to the Specific Plan, a Final Landscape Construction Plan for the subject development project, prepared by a licensed landscape architect, , shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval. The Final Landscape Construction Plan for each project developed pursuant to the Specific Plan shall contain the following required information:
a. A title block with sheet number, site address and APNs, date of preparation, and name, address, and phone number of Applicant on all sheets. b. A plant landscape legend, including a specific symbol for each plant species used, size (i.e., caliper, gallon, box, or brown trunk height, and/or quantity) and whether it is deciduous or evergreen.
c. Show use of concrete mow strip between turf and other surfaces. d. Clear indication where landscaping will be used to screen mechanical, electrical, and irrigation equipment.
e. A plant landscape legend, including a specific symbol for each plant species used, size (i.e., caliper, gallon, box, or brown trunk height, and/or quantity) and whether it is deciduous or evergreen.
f. Show all location of mechanical, electrical, and irrigation equipment and landscaping that will screen from public view.
g. A detail showing planter design adjacent to walkways and driveways that is designed to prevent soil and/or decomposed granite from flowing onto walkways and driveways. There shall be a minimum two-inch vertical separation between the pavement and the soil.
h. Plant and tree installation and staking details. Plant and tree installation and staking details that require single trunk trees to be double staked and multi- trunk trees to be staked appropriate to the species of tree. i. Details, specifications, and location of all pavers and decorative surface materials used on the site.
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k. Landscape plans shall meet the requirements of the City of Cathedral City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
l. An Irrigation Plan with equipment details.
m. The Final Landscape Plan shall demonstrate that fifty percent of all new on- site parking will be shaded.

3.3Site landscaping shall comply with the following:
a. Plants and trees shall be primarily of drought tolerant species compatible with the desert environment.
b. Projects shall minimize the use of turf.
c. All single trunk trees shall be double staked, and multi-trunk trees shall be staked appropriate to the species of tree.
d. Arbor guards shall be installed around trees in turf areas. e. Planter areas shall be surrounded by a concrete mow strip or other hard surface.
f. Any drain that terminates in a planter shall have a splash guard. g. All palm trees shall have a brown truck height of at least 20 feet. h. All trees on site shall be non-fruit-bearing.
i. All planter areas adjacent to pavement shall be designed to prevent soil and/or decomposed granite from flowing onto walkways and driveways. There shall be a minimum two-inch vertical separation between the pavement and the top of the surface soil and/or decomposed granite.

3.4The Applicant shall contact the Planning Department 90 days after issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy to arrange for a follow-up on-site inspection to ensure that all plant material is being maintained consistent with the approved Specific Plan.

3.5All landscaping shall be continuously maintained. Trees, shrubs, ground covers, etcetera, shall be watered and permanently maintained. All dead vegetation shall be removed and replaced in a timely manner.

3.6The Applicant shall ensure that the property is maintained in a weed, dust, blowsand, and debris-free condition per the approved plans and conditions of approval.
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3.7All mechanical equipment, either roof- or ground-mounted, shall be screened from public view. All such equipment shall be fully screened by the roof structure, a parapet wall, appropriate ground mounted walls, berming, or landscaping. All walls shall architecturally match the building. If after construction, but prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, it is determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development that equipment can be viewed from the public right-of-way a plan for screening the equipment shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. Once approved, said screening shall be constructed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

3.8All breaker boxes, fire sprinkler risers, and utility conduits shall be interior to the building.

3.9All roof drains and downspouts shall be on the interior of the building. Exposed drainpipes are specifically prohibited unless approved by the Director of Community and Economic Development.

3.10All drain terminations shall be the Watts Drainage Product RD-940 or a product of equal quality.

3.11The applicant shall comply with the mitigation measures contained within the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Project, and as follows:

MM-BIO-1: Prior to the issuance of grading or demolition permits, whichever occurs first, the Project Applicant shall provide the City with proof of retention of a qualified biologist to implement this mitigation measure. If vegetation removal or construction commences between February 1 and August 31, within three days of mobilizing construction equipment, all on-site trees and trees within 250 feet of the construction limits shall be inspected by a qualified biologist for the presence of migratory nesting birds and raptors. If the survey reveals no active nesting, construction may proceed. If active nests are reported, then species-specific measures shall be prepared. At a minimum, grading in the vicinity of a nest shall be postponed until the young birds have fledged. In the event active nests are found, exclusionary fencing shall be placed 200 feet around the nest until such time as nestlings have fledged. Nests of raptors shall be provided a 500-foot buffer. Construction between September 1 st and January 31 st would be exempt from these requirements
MM BIO-2: Prior to the issuance of grading or demolition permits, whichever occurs first, the Project Applicant shall provide the City with proof of retention of a qualified biologist to implement this mitigation measure. Pre-construction surveys for bat roosts shall be conducted by a qualified biologist no more than 30 days prior to the initiation of vegetation removal and/or building demolition if within the maternity season (March 1 to August 31). If no active roosts are present, then trees and buildings shall be removed within two weeks following the survey. If 70 Conditions of Approval - Specific Plan 25-0001

active bat roosts are found, then then the following shall be implemented, as appropriate:
a. If active bat roosts are present, a qualified biologist shall determine the species of bats present and the type of roost (i.e., day roost, night roost, maternity roost). If the biologist determines that the roosting bats are not a special-status species and the roost is not being used as a maternity roost and direct removal of active roosts is required, then the bats may be evicted from the roost by a qualified biologist experienced in developing and implementing bat mitigation and exclusion plans. If special-status bat species or a maternity roost of any bat species is present, but no direct removal of active roosts will occur, a qualified biologist shall determine appropriate avoidance measures, which may include implementation of a construction-free buffer around the active roost.
b. If special-status bat species or a maternity roost of any bat species is present and direct removal of habitat (roost location) will occur, then a qualified biologist experienced in developing bat mitigation and exclusion plans shall develop a mitigation plan to compensate for the lost roost site.

Removal of the roost shall only occur when bats are not present in the roost.

The mitigation plan shall detail the methods of excluding bats from the roost and the plans for a replacement roost in the vicinity of the project site. The plan shall include: (1) a description of the species targeted for mitigation; (2) a description of the existing roost or roost sites; (3) methods to be used to exclude the bats if necessary; (4) methods to be used to secure the existing roost site to prevent its reuse prior to removal; (5) the location for a replacement roost structure; (6) design details for the construction of the replacement roost; (7) monitoring protocols for assessing replacement roost use; (8) a schedule for excluding bats, demolishing of the existing roost, and construction of the replacement roost; and (9) contingency measures to be implemented if the replacement roosts do not function as designed. c. All potential roost trees shall be removed in a manner approved by a qualified biologist, which may include presence of a biological monitor d. All construction activity in the vicinity of an active maternity roost shall be limited to daylight hours.
e. Results of the survey shall be submitted to the City prior to removal of the trees. If additional measures are required under (a) through (d), the submittal to the City will include those additional measures.

MM CR-1: Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit or any permit authorizing ground-disturbing construction activities, the Project Applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist and provide documentation of such retention to the City.

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resources. Construction personnel in charge of supervising ground-disturbing activities must receive cultural resource awareness training during the City- required pre-construction meeting
MM NOI-1: Prior to the issuance of grading or demolition permits, whichever occurs first, the following note shall be included on contractor specifications and verified by the City of Cathedral City:
“During construction, vibratory rollers, large loaded trucks, and dozers (equipment weighing 80,000 pounds or more) shall not be allowed to be actively used within 45 feet of residences along the southern and western site boundary at the time of Project construction. Instead, smaller, rubber-tired bulldozers (less than 80,000 pounds) shall be used within this area during Project construction to reduce vibration levels.”
MM TCR-1: Because the proposed Specific Plan area is located within the boundaries of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) Tribe’s Traditional Use Area, all ground disturbing construction activities within native sediment shall be monitored by a ACBCI Tribal Monitor. In the event that field personnel encounter buried cultural materials, work in the immediate vicinity of the find shall cease and the qualified archaeologist retained by the Project Applicant shall assess the significance of the find. The qualified archaeologist and ACBCI Tribal Monitor shall have the authority to stop or divert construction excavation as necessary in the vicinity of the find. If the qualified archaeologist finds that any cultural resources found meet eligibility requirements for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, plans for the treatment, evaluation and mitigation of impacts to the find shall be developed.

If it is determined that the find, with concurrence of the archaeologist and Tribal Monitor and/or Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO), is a tribal cultural resource that has significance, the final disposition of the find shall be determined by the THPO as the owner (in the case of tribal cultural resources). Burial on-site is the preferred method of protection, if feasible. Once the mitigation and disposition for the find has been determined, work in the vicinity of the find may resume at the direction of the archaeologist.

The qualified archaeologist shall prepare a findings report summarizing the methods and results of the investigation, including an itemized inventory and detailed analysis of recovered artifacts upon completion of field and laboratory work. The report shall include an interpretation of the cultural activities represented by the artifacts and a discussion of the significance of all archaeological or tribal finds. The submittal of the report to the City and THPO, along with final curation of the recovered artifacts, shall signify completion of the monitoring program and, barring unexpected findings of extraordinary significance, the mitigation of potential project impacts on cultural and tribal resources.
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3.12Forest Lawn will coordinate with the City Planning Director in the event of a proposed increase to the number of monthly cremations allowed under existing SCAQMD permits to determine whether the City will require any additional review or an amendment to the Specific Plan.

SECTION 4 ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1The Applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Cathedral City (“city”), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Specific Plan No. 25-0001 (SP) and related submitted plans (Plans). The city will have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The city will promptly notify the Applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and will cooperate fully in the defense.

4.2Not used.

4.3Not used.

4.4The SP will comply with all applicable terms, conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following approvals:
i. SP No. 25-0001 = Parcels: 673-020-029, 673-020-031, 673-020-032, 673-020-030, 673-020-033 and 673-020-009.
ii. Cathedral City Water Conservation Policies and Rules. iii. Cathedral City Municipal Codes and Ordinances.

In the event of any conflict between the above provisions for these conditions or approvals, the Applicant will notify the Director of Public Works and/or Director of Development Services to determine precedence.

4.5Not used.

4.6All applicable conditions herein will be met prior to the Grading or Encroachment Permit issuance for each project pursuant to the SP or as specifically modified by item as linked to a Building Permit Final (BPF) issuance and/or time limit from the date of issuance of the Grading and/or Encroachment Permit.

4.7References to “approved by the city” include the following city staff to be contacted as applicable to the specific approval:
i. The Director of Public Works, or
ii. The Director of Community and Economic Development, or iii. The City Engineer, or
iv. Chief Building Official.
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4.8Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction or building permit by the city, the Applicant will obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from the following agencies, where required:
i. City of Cathedral City Fire Marshal.
ii. Cathedral City Public Works Department.
iii. Cathedral City Development Services Department.
iv. Riverside County Environmental Health Department.
v. Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD).
vi. Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD).
vii. Southern California Edison (SCE).
viii. Frontier Communications.
ix. Spectrum Cable.
x. Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (RCALUC). xi. California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB). xii. State Water Resources Control Board.
xiii. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
xiv. Sunline Transit Agency (SunLine).
xv. South Coast Air Quality Management District – Coachella Valley (SCAQMD).

The Applicant is responsible for all the requirements of the permits and/or clearances from the above-mentioned agencies. When the requirements include approval of improvement plans, the Applicant will furnish proof of such approvals when submitting those improvement plans for city approval.

4.9Not used.

4.10The Applicant will reimburse the city, within thirty (30) days of presentation of the invoice, all costs and actual attorney fees reasonably incurred by the City Attorney to prepare, review, negotiate and/or modify any documents or instruments required by these conditions and/or subsequent modification requests to these Conditions of Approval. This obligation will be paid in the time noted above without deduction or offset and the Applicant’s failure to make such payment will be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval.

4.11The Applicant will reimburse the city, within thirty (30) days of presentation of the invoice, all cost and actual consultant’s fees reasonably incurred by the city for engineering, surveying and/or any other technical consultants to review and/or modify any documents or instruments required by these conditions and/or subsequent modification requests. This obligation will be paid in the time noted above without deduction or offset and the Applicant’s failure to make such payment will be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval.

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Community and Economic Development Departments reviews and/or modify any documents or instruments required by these conditions and/or subsequent modification requests. This obligation will be paid in the time noted above without deduction or offset and the Applicant’s failure to make such payment will be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval.

REAL PROPERTY

4.13Not used.

4.14 i. The Owner of Record will be responsible for blow sand, debris, trash, rubbish and deleterious material removal in all areas of the SP’s parking lots, Memorial Drive (private), Ramon Road, DaVall Drive frontage areas, and subject area of Da Vall median, including gutter pans, sidewalks, parkways, drive aisles, entry areas and all interior areas within walled areas and all other areas outside walled areas of the SP.

The Owner of Record will include these site maintenance responsibilities in the regularmaintenance of the site for perpetuity and will record a Mutual Maintenance Covenant on all Parcels of the SP prior to issuance of any permit.
ii. The Owner of Record will be responsible for the regularmaintenance of the interior and exterior (right of way frontage and Da Vall median) landscaping continually in a condition to BPF or better (matured) and will be required to enter into a Landscaping Maintenance Agreement, which includes improvement securities as cited further in Condition 4.61 of these Conditions of Approval.

The Owner of Record will include these landscaping responsibilities in the regularmaintenance of the site for perpetuity and will record a Maintenance Covenant, inclusive of all items cited above, on all Parcels of the SP prior to issuance of any permit.
iii. The Owner of Record will record a mutual drainage easement between all Parcels of the SP, subject to the approval of the city prior to issuance of any permit.
iv. The Owner of Record will record a mutual access easement between all Parcels of the SP, subject to the approval of the city prior to issuance of any permit.
v. The Owner of Record will record a mutual parking easement between all Parcels of the SP, subject to the approval of the city prior to issuance of any permit.
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vi. The Owner of Record will offer dedication to the city those easements necessary for access to drainage facilities and basins and execute and record a separate Drainage System and Basin Covenant with the city prior to issuance of any permit.
vii. The Owner of Record will record the Street Light Covenant described in Condition 4.47 on the applicable Parcels of the SP prior to issuance of any permit.

4.15Not used.

4.16The Applicant will retain for private use the SP’s private drive, parking lots, alleys, access ways, entry areas and rights of way in conformance with the Specific Plan, the Cathedral City General Plan, Municipal Code as applicable and/or as required by the city.

4.17Not used.

4.18Where applicable, where public facilities (e.g. sidewalks) are placed on privately owned setbacks, the Owner of Record shall offer for dedication blanket easements for those purposes by separate instrument prior to the issuance of the BPF.

4.19If applicable, the Applicant shall cause all missing property corners and survey monuments within the boundaries of the SP to be set and file the required Record of Survey prior to the issuance of the BPF for the first building permit pursuant to the Specific Plan.

4.20If applicable, the Applicant will furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as appropriate, from those owners of all abutting properties on which, and not limited to, grading, wall construction, retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, street improvements, sidewalks, driveways, utility relocations, other encroachments and other construction activities will occur. i. Further, all abutting properties disturbed by the Applicants, and not limited to, grading, wall construction, retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, street improvements, sidewalks, driveways, utility relocations, other encroachments and other construction activities performed by the Applicant, will be restored to original and/or improved conditions subject to city inspection.

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4.22If applicable, the Applicant will be responsible for the vacation, quitclaim or granting of easements that address changes in the existing easements over the proposed SP that may be affected by proposed improvements. Pursuant to this Condition, the Applicant will apply to the city for any street vacation request of public right-of-way and/or utility easements. The Applicant must provide all applicable exhibits and legal descriptions and perform all necessary abandonments or relocation of easements and/or facilities as required by all affected utility purveyors over the public rights-of-way and/or utility easements.

Typically, the right-of-way vacation process may take up to three (3) months to complete.

PHASE I, SWPPP, STORMWATER AND NPDES REQUIREMENTS

4.23The Phase I Study for the Specific Plan did not identify any Recognized Environmental Conditions that need to be addressed. Nevertheless, the Applicant, where applicable, will be responsible for completing all Riverside County and Riverside County Department of Environmental Health requirements, respectively.

If applicable, proof of compliance will be submitted to the city before the issuance of any permit for the SP.

4.24If construction disturbs more than one acre, coverage under the State of California Construction General Permit may, as determined by the City, be obtained by the Applicant, who then will submit a copy of the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (“RWQCB”) acknowledgement of the applicant’s Notice of Intent (“NOI”) and Waste Discharge Identification (“WDID”) number to the city prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.

Prior to construction, during construction and up to any SP permit acceptance, the Applicant will comply with applicable provisions of the city’s NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit and Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; the California Regional Water Quality Control Board – Colorado River Basin Regional Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 and the State Water Resources Control Board’s Order No. 2009-009-DWQ, Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ and Order No. 2012-0006-DWQ. i. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of land that disturbs one (1) acre or more of land, or that disturbs less than one (1) acre of land, but which is a part of a construction project that encompasses more than one (1) acre of land, the Applicant (“Permitee”) will be required to submit a Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (“SWPPP”) to the State Water Resources Control Board (“SWRCB”). ii. The Applicant or design professional can obtain the California Stormwater Quality Association SWPPP template at www.cabmphandbooks.com for use in their SWPPP preparation.
iii. Prior to the Applicant submitting the SWPPP to the SWRCB, the Applicant will submit a copy of the SWPPP to the city for review. 77 Conditions of Approval - Specific Plan 25-0001

iv. The Applicant will deliver a complete copy of the State Water Resources Control Board approved SWPPP to the city prior to issuance of the Grading Permit for city records.
v. The Applicant will ensure that the required SWPPP is always available for inspection on the project site through and including acceptance of all improvements by the city.
vi. The Applicant’s SWPPP will include provisions for all of the following Best Management Practices (“BMPs”), but not limited to:

1. Temporary soil stabilization (erosion control).

2. Temporary sediment control.

3. Wind erosion control.

4. Track out control.

5. Non-storm water management.

6. Waste management and materials pollution control.

7. Retention and infiltration basins management.
vii. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the Applicant will be approved by the city prior to implementation.
viii. All erosion control BMPs will remain in effect for the entire duration of project construction until all improvements are completed and accepted by the city.
ix. The SWPPP will remain in effect for the entire duration of project construction until all improvements are completed and accepted by the City Council

4.25The Applicant’s SP PM-10 and erosion control plans (separate plans and/or packet) will include provisions for all the above cited Best Management Practices (“BMPs”).

4.26This SP will comply with the Cathedral City Floodplain Management Ordinance §8.24.

4.27The Applicant will design and construct facilities to capture all onsite nuisance and storm waters, with breakout facilities, within the paved and landscaped areas of the SP, per Cathedral City Municipal Code §8.24 requirements and other conditions generally shown in the SP, the SP Plans and generally described in the SP’s submitted, Preliminary Drainage Study for the Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan Project (Rick July 23, 2025).

4.28Final stormwater handling will conform to a final approved Hydrology Study for the SP. The design of the Project will not cause any increase in flood boundaries, levels, or frequencies in any area outside the SP.

4.29Stormwater and nuisance water (drainage) for the SP will be retained on site, conveyed and disposed of in an approved manner. Drainage water will be conveyed underground as much as is feasible. Drainage water shall be disposed of via on-site storm drains, catch basins, underground percolation piping, dry 78 Conditions of Approval - Specific Plan 25-0001

wells, retention basin(s) and/or a combination of the aforementioned (as generally shown in the SP and generally shown on the SP’s Plans) as approved by the city.

4.30All retention systems will be designed for full containment of the 100 year-3-hour storm event. All infiltration rates used in calculations for said retention basins or underground systems will conform to the SP’s Geotechnical Infiltration Report or no more than 2-inches per hour (2.0”/hr.), whichever is less. All proposed infiltration locations will be at the proposed bottom of the retention basin and/or underground retention system elevation. No drainage water storage facility shall detain or retain standing water for longer than 36 hours.

Note: The minimum precipitation frequency rate utilized for the 100 year-3-hour storm event shall be at the current rate published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and RCFCD and approved by the city. All flows for the proposed drainage system (catch basins, piping, etc.) will be calculated utilizing the largest flow rate of the 100-year storm event (1 - hour, 3 - hour, 6 - hour or 24 - hour).

4.31Storm water drainage historically received from adjoining properties will be received and retained and/or passed though into the historic downstream drainage relief route.

4.32The Applicant will comply with applicable provisions for post construction runoff per the Cathedral City’s NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit; Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; the California Regional Water Quality Control Board – Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Regional Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 and the State Water Resources Control Board’s Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ and Order No. 2012-0006-DWQ.
i. For post-construction, urban runoff from New Development and Redevelopment Projects, the Applicant will implement requirements of the NPDES permit for the design, construction and the covenants for the perpetual operation and maintenance of BMPs per the approved revised/updated Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for the project as require by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board – Colorado River Basin (CWQRCB- CRB) Region Board Order No. R7- 2013-0011.
ii. The Applicant will implement the revised/updated WQMP Design Standards per (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 utilizing BMPS approved by the city.
iii. The Owner of Record will execute and record a Water Quality Management Plan and Urban Runoff Best Management Practices Transfer, Access and Maintenance Covenant with the city (as part of the WQMP) on the SP prior to the issuance of any permit.
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4.33Open Retention basins will be designed as follows:
i. The minimum slopes accepted without security fencing will be 3:1. ii. Slopes will be lined with 3-inch to 6-inch angular rock over weed block. iii. The bottom will not be rock lined or landscaped.
iv. Landscaping will be allowed on the top bench.
v. A maintenance access route to the bottom of the retention basin will be provided.
vi. A basin elevation monument will be installed at the bottom of each retention basin and visible when driving by.

OFFSITE PUBLIC ROADWAYS

4.34As identified in the SP’s Transportation Environmental Analysis and the “Forest Lawn – Cathedral City Specific Plan Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Screening Evaluation” prepared by Urban Crossroads, Inc. September 2, 2025, the project would have less than significant transportation impacts and the public roadways adjacent to the Specific Plan area are constructed to their ultimate full width. i. Ramon Road information – a General Plan designated Arterial Highway (B) roadway which is currently constructed as follows:

1. Curb to curb distance is 84 feet.
a. There is no parking designated on either side of the street.

2. Right of way width is 116 feet with a half right of way width of 58 feet.
a. A 5-foot off curb meandering sidewalk on the north side of the SP’s Ramon Road frontage is constructed connecting to existing sidewalks west and east of the SP.
ii. Da Vall Drive information – a General Plan designated Major Highway (A) roadway which is currently constructed as follows:

1. Curb to curb distance is 80 feet.
a. There is no parking designated on either side of the street.

2. Right of way width is 112 feet with a half right of way width of 56 feet.
a. A 5-foot off curb meandering sidewalk on the south side of the SP’s Da Vall Drive frontage is constructed connecting to existing sidewalks north and south of the SP.
iii. The Applicant will design and construct the following public street improvements, which may require approval from the City of Rancho Mirage as applicable:

1. Complete design of the landscaping/hardscaping/lighting of the existing roadway median along the SP’s Da Vall frontage from Ramon Road to approximately 175 feet south of the SP’s southerly property line, subject to city approval.

2. Complete the construction of the landscaping/hardscaping/lighting of the existing roadway median along the SP’s Da Vall frontage from Ramon Road to approximately 175 feet south of the SP’s southerly property line, subject to city approval.
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a. The Applicant will be responsible for the regular
maintenance of the median landscaping, including watering and lighting, continually in the condition of construction acceptance or better (matured) for a period of one year and will be required to enter into a Landscaping Maintenance Agreement, which includes improvement securities as cited further in Condition 4.62 of these Conditions of Approval. b. The Owner of Record will include this median maintenance responsibilities in the regular maintenance of the site for perpetuity and include in the Mutual Maintenance Covenant on all Parcels of the SP prior to issuance of any permit.

ONSITE PRIVATE ROADWAYS

4.35Prior to the issuance of BPF for a project that will result in the development of more than 15,000 square feet of new occupied floor area pursuant to the Specific Plan, the Applicant will design and construct the following private street improvements within and abutting the SP to be retained for private use:
i. Private access driveway (Memorial Drive) located within the SP - as generally shown on the SP’s plans, to be rehabilitated as follows:

1. The Applicant will crack seal and apply central plant Rubberized Emulsion Asphalt Slurry (REAS) overlay the full width of the private access driveway (approximately 38 feet wide) from the existing cross gutter abutting Ramon Road at the northern end of the SP to the existing cross gutter abutting Da Vall Drive at the eastern end of SP, to be shown on the SP’s Plans.
ii. Private access driveways providing access to entry and/or parking areas of the SP – to be shown on the SP’s plans, to be reconstructed and/or installed new as follows:

1. The Applicant will remove and replace the existing 2 (two) approximately 26-foot-wide private access driveways (along the west side of the northern portion of Memorial Drive) and replace with 2 (two) approximately 26-foot-wide City Standard Section 200- B access driveways in compliance with ADA requirements to be shown on the SP’s plans.

2. If required, the Applicant will install any new private access driveways (along Memorial Drive), which require grade integration. with City Standard Section 200-B access driveways in compliance with ADA requirements to be shown on the SP’s plans.

4.36All new onsite traffic mitigation/management, queuing and active/passive signage are to be integrated into the onsite precise grading plans, and/or separate signage and striping plans as applicable, subject to the approval of the city. 81 Conditions of Approval - Specific Plan 25-0001

i. The private access drive (Memorial Drive), driveways and parking lot collecting drive aisles will provide ingress and egress for visitors, employees, suppliers and service vehicles.

ii. The visitor and employee parking is allowed in designated areas as generally shown on the SP’s Plans.
iii. Stormwater collection on the SP’s drive aisles and parking lots will be via surface sheet flow, V-gutters, A-6 gutter pan areas and inlet drains constructed to transport water to the SP’s retention/infiltration basins to be shown on the SP’s Plans, as applicable.

SPECIFIC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

4.37The Applicant will design and construct any new private roadway segments within the Specific Plan area in compliance with the Specific Plan and corresponding to the following standards:
i. Pavement:

1. The Applicant will design private street pavement sections using Caltrans’s design procedure for 20-year life pavement, and the site- specific data for soil strength and anticipated traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections, with asphalt placed in two lifts will be:
a. Onsite private drive (Memorial Drive), parking lots and drive aisles will be as follows:
i. 3.0” a.c. over 4.5” class II base with 12” at 95%
compaction; or,
ii. 6.0” Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) with steel
mesh over 4.5” class II base with 12” at 95%
compaction.
ii. Sidewalks:

1. The Applicant will construct non-adjacent to curb concrete sidewalks or adjacent to curb concrete sidewalks as generally shown on the SP’s Plans in conformance with ADA requirements using RC Std. 401.
iii. Curbs and Gutters:

1. The Applicant will construct curbs in accordance with (as applicable):
a. RC Std. 200 Type A-6 Curb and Gutter (6” curb face); or, b. RC Std. 204 Type “D” Curb (6” curb face).
c. On streets with no parking is allowed on one side of the street or both sides of the street the street curbing will be painted red with white stenciling of “NO PARKING FIRE
LANE.”
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d. Curbs will be constructed to convey water without ponding and provide lateral containment of dust and residue during street sweeping operations.
iv. Cross Gutters and Spandrels:

1. RC Std. 209 Cross Gutter and Spandrel.

2. RC Std. 210 Cross Gutter and Spandrel with Splash Area. v. Dead Ends:

1. Whether interim of permanent, the “Dead End” on private drive aisles will incorporate signing, striping and/or improvements to minimize turning conflicts to be approved by the city.
vi. Corner Curve Radii:

1. The Applicant will construct corners with the following curve radii criteria:
a. Onsite driveways within the SP: 25-foot to 35-foot, and/or radii to be shown on the SP’s Plans.
b. Entryway streets from public streets connecting the SP:
minimum 25 to 35-foot radii to be shown on the SP’s Plans subject to approval by the city.
vii. ADA Ramps:

1. The Applicant will construct ADA ramps to Caltrans A88A Standards using the appropriate Case or Detail on and offsite of the SP.
viii. Connectivity:

1. The Applicant will ensure that the SP’s infrastructure is built with connectivity to the north, south, west, or east with roadways, drainage facilities, sidewalks, ADA paths of travel, utilities and all other infrastructure necessary as development occurs pursuant to the Specific Plan.
ix. Line of Sights:

1. The Applicant will remove/relocate and/or reconstruct all existing landscaping, monuments and/or structures that the city determines to impair vehicle, bicycle and/or pedestrian line-of-sights along all the frontages associated with this SP.

GENERAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

4.38The Applicant will construct all streets, parking areas, drive aisles, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and driveways to uniformly connect to existing adjacent public and/or private improvements within and adjacent the SP. 83 Conditions of Approval - Specific Plan 25-0001

4.39The Applicant will construct all appurtenant roadway components such as, but not limited to, curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, traffic control striping, legends, traffic control signs and street name signs in accordance with city and MUTCD standards.

4.40Not used.

4.41The Applicant will construct full crowned and/or straight grade street improvements as applicable and coordinate all public and private roadway improvements, driveway transitions, relocation of fire hydrants, water meters, storm drains, and all other appurtenances as required.

4.42Right-of-Way geometry for property line corner cutbacks at curb returns will conform to RC Std. 805.

4.43Improvements will be designed and constructed in accordance with applicable city adopted standards, supplemental drawings, and specifications.

4.44All public and private improvements will be subject to applicable city requirements and inspection during construction.

4.45The city will conduct final inspections of building structures when the building structures have improved street and sidewalk access to publicly maintained streets. The improvements will include the required traffic control devices, pavement markings, ADA improvements and street name signs.

4.46If applicable, the Applicant will complete the final pavement lift prior to the BPF of the SP in connection with Condition 4.35.

PUBLIC FRONTAGE STREET LIGHTS

4.47The Applicant shall coordinate and pay all costs necessary for the installation of the below detailed City and Southern California Edison (SCE) approved LED street lights with SCE and to take over all related expenses, including the monthly electrical expense for the street lights installed prior to the issuance of the BPF of the SP. The Applicant shall execute a Street Light Covenant and be reviewed and approved by the City prior to recording.
i. Install one (1) 76 equivalent LED wattage LED street lights per city, Riverside County and SCE standards in City right-of-way along the SP’s Ramon Road frontage at the southeast corner of the private driveway (Memorial Drive), to be shown on the SP’s Plans with the final locations to be approved by the city prior to the issuance of the BPF of the SP. ii. Install one (1) 76 equivalent LED wattage LED street lights per city, Riverside County and SCE standards in City right-of-way along the SP’s Da Vall Drive frontage at the southwest corner of the private driveway 84 Conditions of Approval - Specific Plan 25-0001

(Memorial Drive), to be shown on the SP’s Plans with the final locations to be approved by the city prior to the issuance of the BPF of the SP.

OVERHEAD AND OTHER UTILITIES

4.48Where applicable, the Applicant will coordinate and pay all cost necessary for the undergrounding and removal of all, and not limited to, aerial wires, power lines, telephone wires, cable lines, communication equipment, pole under burden and respective poles that are within this SP prior to the issuance of the BPF. i. Where existing overhead utilities exist, the Applicant will seek a concurrence from the city on which lines are and/or are not subject to undergrounding per Cathedral City Municipal Code §8.30.050, after which, the Applicant will coordinate all undergrounding of existing facilities with each respective utility, service provider and adjacent properties owners to ensure that all aerial lines are
removed/undergrounded from the SP’s property.
ii. If applicable, the Applicant will coordinate and pay all cost necessary for the undergrounding and removal of all, and not limited to, aerial wires, power lines, telephone wires, cable lines, communication equipment, pole under burden and respective poles that are within this SP prior to the issuance of the first BPF.
iii. If applicable, the Applicant will coordinate all undergrounding of existing facilities with each respective utility, service provider and adjacent properties owners to ensure that all aerial lines are removed from the SP’s site.

4.49The Applicant will obtain approval from the city for the location of all utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above-ground utility structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electrical vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes.

4.50All service runs and new utilities will be installed underground, according to the utility purveyor’s standards.

4.51Underground utilities will be installed prior to overlaying hardscape. For installation of utilities in existing improved streets, the Applicant will comply with trench restoration requirements required by the city.

4.52The Applicant will provide certified reports of all utility trench compaction for city approval.

4.53The SP will be served with a gravity sanitary sewer system, a domestic water system and a fire protection system in accordance with CVWD and Cathedral City Fire Department requirements and standards. As development occurs pursuant to 85 Conditions of Approval - Specific Plan 25-0001

the Specific Plan, the Applicant will pay to the city and CVWD all applicable sewer and water service charges, capacity charges and construction reimbursements to ensure all services are complete, in place and operational prior to the BPF being issued.

4.54If applicable, the Applicant will abandon or relocate existing easements over the SP prior to the issuance of the BPF as required by the agency and/or individual favored and as approved by the city. Additionally, if applicable, the Applicant will relocate existing utility facilities that are required by all utility purveyors prior to issuance of the first building permit.

IMPROVEMENT PLANS
As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as “engineer,”’ “surveyor,” and “architect,” refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California.

4.55Improvement plans will be prepared, for each phase, by or under the direct supervision of qualified engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and will comply with all the applicable requirements of the city.

4.56The following improvement plans will be prepared and submitted for review to the city. A separate set of plans or reports for each item specified below will be prepared. The plans will utilize the minimum scale specified, unless authorized by the city. Plans may be prepared on a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired.

NOTE: Engineering Site Plans will be prepared by a Civil Engineer licensed to practice their profession in the State of California.

NOTE: The Applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors.

A. Precise Grading Plan 1” = 10’ Horizontal
B. PM 10 Packet (Plan submitted in report form)
C. Erosion Control Plan 1” = 20’ Horizontal
D. WQMP Plan (Plan submitted in report form)
E. On Site Storm Drain Plan 1” = 20’ Horizontal
F. Street Signing/Striping Plan (not applicable) 1” = 20’ Horizontal NOTE: A through F to be submitted concurrently.

NOTE: Precise Grading Plan will normally include perimeter wall with Top of Wall and Top of Footing elevations shown. All footings will have a minimum of 1-foot of cover, or sufficient cover to clear any adjacent obstructions. 86 Conditions of Approval - Specific Plan 25-0001

NOTE: The Precise Grading Plan will show the sidewalk in the combined parkway and landscape setback area.

NOTE: Separate Storm Drain Plan if applicable and/or required by the city.

NOTE: Separate Street Signing/Striping Plan if applicable and/or required by city.

Other engineered improvement plans prepared for city approval that are not listed above will be prepared in formats approved by the city prior to commencing plan preparation.

All plans will show all existing improvements for a distance of at least 200 feet beyond the SP’s limits, or a distance sufficient to show any required design transitions.

All Signing and Striping Plans will show, at a minimum; Stop Signs, Limit Lines and Legends, No Parking Signs, Raised Pavement Markers (RPMs) (including Blue RPMs at fire hydrants) and Street Name Signs per Cathedral City Standard Plans and/or as approved by the city.

4.57The Applicant will furnish accurate mylars of all improvement plans, to the city for approval. The improvement plans will be of a scale approved by the city.

4.58The Applicant will furnish a PDF and AutoCAD electronic files of all approved improvement plans acceptable to the city.

4.59Upon completion of construction, and prior to final acceptance of the improvements by the city, the Applicant will furnish the city with reproducible record drawings, of all improvement plans which were approved by the city.

Each sheet will be clearly marked “As Built” and will be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying the accuracy and completeness of the drawings. The applicant will have all approved Mylars previously submitted to the city, revised to reflect the as-built conditions. The Applicant will employ or retain the Engineer of Record (EOR) during the construction phase of the project so that the EOR can make site visits in support of preparing “As Built”. However, if subsequent approved revisions have been approved by the city and reflect said “As Built” conditions, the EOR may submit a letter attesting to said fact to the city in lieu of Mylar submittal.

IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AGREEMENTS

4.60A Public Works Completion Agreement may be required prior to the issuance of an Encroachment Permit for the SP’s Da Vall improvements. The Public Works Completion Agreement will be entered into by and between the Applicant and the city, for the purpose of guaranteeing the completion of the public improvements related to the SP and shall comply with all applicable city codes and ordinances 87 Conditions of Approval - Specific Plan 25-0001

All required improvement securities shall be in a form and amount as approved by the City Attorney and city. Evidence of liability and worker’s compensation insurance coverage shall be submitted as required by the terms of the Public Works Completion Agreement.

4.61A Landscaping Maintenance Agreement is required prior to the issuance of the first BPF of the SP and will be released one year after the Building Permit approval of the SP was issued. The Landscaping Maintenance Agreement will be entered into by and between the Applicant and the city, for the purpose of guaranteeing the establishment of all offsite and onsite landscaping improvements, including and not limited to, planted trees, bushes, shrubs, etc. installed by the Applicant as required for the SP in compliance will all applicable city codes and ordinances.

All required improvement securities shall be in a form and amount as approved by the City Attorney and city. Evidence of liability and worker’s compensation insurance coverage shall be submitted as required by the terms of the Public Works Completion Agreement.

4.62Improvements to be made, or agreed to be made, shall include the removal of any existing structures or other obstructions which are not a part of the proposed improvements and/or may provide for the setting of the final survey monumentation.

Improvements and obligations required shall be either complete prior to the issuance of the BPF of the SP, or as otherwise approved by the city.

In the event the Applicant fails to construct the improvements for this SP or fails to satisfy its obligations for this SP in a timely manner, the city shall have the right to halt issuance of permits, and/or final inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of this SP.

4.63Prior to improvement plans approval the Applicant shall submit for review and city approval as applicable, Covenants for the future maintenance and upkeep of (and not limited to) street lights, landscaping improvements, hardscape improvements, PM-10 cleanup mitigation, drainage facilities, retention basin improvements and permanent site BMP appurtenances. Once approved by the city, the Applicant will execute and record such Covenants.

4.64Prior to improvement plans approval, the Applicant will submit applicable fees or deposits for the cost of reviewing the applicable, and not limited to, Public Works Completion Agreement(s), Landscaping Covenant, Drainage Covenant, Mutual Drainage Easements, Street Light Covenant, PM-10 Cleanup Mitigation Covenant and/or any other requests or form submittals made by the Applicant related to the SP. Once approved by the city, the Applicant will execute and record such Covenants and/or easements.
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4.65All the required improvement securities will be in a form and amount as approved by the city. Evidence of liability and workers’ compensation insurance coverage will be submitted as required by the terms of the improvement agreement.

4.66If applicable, the Applicant will provide security to guarantee the final monumentation of the SP. All securities for the final survey monumentation will be in the form of 100% cash deposits.

GRADING

4.67The Applicant will comply with all the applicable provisions of Cathedral City municipal codes and ordinances.

4.68The Applicant will obtain a demolition or Grading Permit approved by the city as applicable prior to initiating any construction on the project site.

4.69To obtain an approved Grading Permit, the applicant will submit and obtain approval of all the following:
i. A Grading Plan prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of California,
ii. A preliminary geotechnical (“Soils”) Report prepared by a professional registered in the State of California,
iii. A Fugitive Dust Control Packet prepared in accordance with city requirements,
iv. An Erosion Control Plan prepared in accordance with city requirements, v. A WQMP prepared by an authorized professional registered in the State of California, and
vi. Where applicable, a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) issued by FEMA. If the Applicant is not securing a CLOMR the Applicant must verify that the entire Project limits are outside a FEMA designated Flood Hazard Area and/or Area of Flood Hazard Risk as designated by the latest approved FEMA FIRM Map and in accordance with the Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapter 8.24.

4.70All grading will conform with the recommendations contained in the Preliminary Soils Report and Phase 1 Environmental Assessment report (if having been required) and will be certified as being adequate by the soils engineer, or engineering geologist registered in the State of California.

4.71A statement will appear in the SP Grading Plans that a soils report has been prepared in accordance with the California Health and Safety Code §17953 and California Government Code §66490.

4.72The Applicant will furnish security, in a form acceptable to the city, and in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the approved Fugitive Dust Control Plan provisions as submitted with its application for a grading permit. 89 Conditions of Approval - Specific Plan 25-0001

Additionally, the Applicant will replenish said security if expended by the city to comply with the Fugitive Dust Control Plan as required by the city.

4.73Not used.

4.74The Applicant will maintain all open graded, undeveloped land to prevent wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped land will either be planted with interim landscaping, stabilized with other erosion control measures, or maintained as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan.

4.75Grading within the parkway areas will conform to city requirements except as otherwise modified by this condition. The maximum slope will not be steeper than 3:1 anywhere in the landscape setback area, except for the back slope (i.e. the slope at the back of the landscaped lot) which will not be steeper than 2:1 if fully planted with ground cover. The steepest slope in the first six (6) feet adjacent to the curb will not exceed 4:1 when the nearest edge of sidewalk is within six feet (6’) of the curb, otherwise the steepest slope within the right of way will not be steeper than 3:1. All unpaved parkway areas adjacent to the curb will be depressed one and one-half inches (1.5”) in the first eighteen inches (18’) behind the curb.

4.76Building pad elevations on the Plans submitted for city’s approval shall conform to the pad elevations shown on the improvement plans, unless the pad elevations have other requirements imposed elsewhere in the Conditions of Approval.

4.77Not used.

4.78Prior to any site grading or re-grading that will raise or lower any portion of the site by more than plus or minus half of a foot (0.5’) from the elevation shown on the approved Grading Plans, the Applicant will submit the proposed grading changes to the city for a substantial conformance review.

4.79Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit for the SP, the Applicant will provide a parcel pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or surveyor with applicable compaction tests and over excavation documentation. Each pad certification will list the pad elevation as shown on the approved grading plan, the actual pad elevation and the difference between the two, if any. Such pad certification will also list the relative compaction of the pad soil. If there are multiple lots, the data will be organized by lot number and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times.

SECTION 5 FIRE PROTECTION
Unless specifically stated herein, these conditions shall not be construed to 90 Conditions of Approval - Specific Plan 25-0001

permit or allow deviation from any Federal or State laws nor any of the local codes and ordinances adopted by this jurisdiction. Please contact the City of Cathedral City Fire Department for any questions regarding compliance with the applicable codes or following conditions:

Note: All references to the 2025 California Fire Code are shown as CFC, the CCFD Development Guidelines, the 2025 California Building Code as CBC and the California Code of Regulations are shown as CCR.

AGENCY APPROVALS

5.1The Final Conditions of Approval for this project shall be included in any site plan or construction plans submitted for permit issuance. Plans will not be approved without reference to these “conditions”.

5.2A clear scope of operations shall be provided on the architectural plan cover sheet.

5.3This project is subject to review and approval in accordance with the CCR, Title 19 for Fire and Life Safety.

5.4This project is subject to an annual inspection and operational permit from the Cathedral City Fire Department for this type of occupancy (use).

FIRE ACCESS

5.5Prior to issuance of building permit, a ‘Fire Access’ plan shall be submitted to the Cathedral City Fire Department for review and approval. This plan shall identify fire hydrants, fire lanes and turning radii throughout the project. Fire Lanes shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide with vertical clearance of 13.5 feet high, unobstructed.

5.6“No Parking, Fire Lane” signs shall be posted parking area(s) where required.

5.7Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, "No Parking - Fire Lane" signs, red curbing, street signs and other required markings shall be provided to the specifications of the Cathedral City Fire Department in accordance with the CFC, Section 503.3 and California Vehicle Code Section 22500.1.

5.8Prior to final inspection, illuminated addresses on a contrasting background and illuminated (backlit or surface) shall be provided on all buildings in accordance with the CFC, Section 505.1. Address numbers shall be placed in a position to be plainly legible from the street or road. Address numbers shall be displayed as numbers, as opposed to written in alpha characters.

SECTION 6 BUILDING DEPARTMENT

6.1Project shall comply with the most recently adopted version of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations) in effect in Cathedral City and other adopted City Ordinances which include the following:
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a. CA Building Code
b. CA Plumbing Code
c. CA Mechanical Code
d. CA Electrical Code
e. CA Fire Code
f. CA Green Building Standards Code
g. CA Energy Code
Approved for Planning Entitlements by the City Council of Cathedral City on April ___, 2025.

Attest:
___________________________ ___________________________ Sandra Molina Dennis Madison
Acting Director Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and
Mortuaries
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3 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.E
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: Kevin Biersack, Financial Services Director
Title: Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Appropriations Limit, Gann Initiative Limitation RECOMMENDATION:

To adopt a resolution establishing the City’s appropriations limit for the FY 2026/2027, Gann Initiative Limitation.

BACKGROUND:

In 1979, one year after Proposition 13 was adopted, the voters approved Proposition 4, referred to as the Gann Initiative. This proposition is now Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.

In 1990, the original Article XIIIB (Proposition 4) and its implementing Chapter 1205/80 were modified by Proposition III and SB88 (Chapter 60/90). The Gann Initiative was aimed at government spending and places limitations on appropriations of revenue from the “proceeds of taxes”. These proceeds are defined to include:
1) all tax revenues;
2) revenue from the investment of tax revenues;
3) revenue from user charges and regulatory fees to the extent it exceeds the reasonable cost of providing the service, and
4) local government subventions received from the State.

To determine the “Gann Limit”, the City was required to establish a base year 1981/1982 appropriations limitation. Each year this limitation has been adjusted to reflect changes in population and the cost of living. Beginning with the 1990/1991 Appropriations Limit, the annual adjustment factors changed. Instead of using the lesser of California Per Capita income of U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) to measure inflation, each city may choose either:

The growth in the California Per Capita Income,
The growth in the non-residential assessed valuation due to new construction with the city.
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3 In addition, instead of using only the population growth of the City, each city may choose to use the population growth within its County. These are both annual elections.

After determining the dollar limit, the budgeted or anticipated “tax revenues” are calculated and compared to the “Gann Limit”. If the City exceeds its “Gann Limit” in any one year, they may avoid a tax refund if they fall sufficiently below the Limit in the next fiscal year. They then have two more years to refund any remaining excess by revising tax rates or fee schedules, or return monies already collected, or obtain a successful override vote.

DISCUSSION:

For fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027, staff estimates tax proceeds to be received, as well as tax proceeds appropriated by the City Council, will, as in prior years, continue to be under the legal limit. The City's appropriations limit for FY 2026/2027 is established at $119,071,825, a 5.39% increase above the FY 2025/2026 limit of $112,981,243. This represents the maximum amount of tax proceeds the City will be able to receive and appropriate in the coming fiscal year.

The City's appropriations subject to the limit for FY 2026/2027 are estimated to be $58,112,724, which equates to 48.8% of the $119,071,825 appropriations limit. Therefore, the City's FY 2026/2027 adopted budget appropriations subject to the limit are $60,959,101 less than the appropriation limit of $119,071,825.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal C – FISCAL STABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Objective: Cathedral City has economically prospered by facilitating the investment of private dollars in high quality development which benefits the community. We remain financially solvent by instituting prudent fiscal policies and transparent financial practices.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Gann Limit Narrative_ FY27

2. Gann Limit by fiscal year_FY27

3. Gann Limit Resolution_FY26
2 THE GANN INITIATIVE LIMIT

In 1979, one year after Proposition 13 was adopted, the voters approved Proposition 4, referred to as the Gann Initiative. This proposition is now Article XIIIB of the California Constitution. In June 1990, the original Article XIIIB (Proposition 4) and its implementing Chapter 1205/80 were modified by Proposition III and SB88 (Chapter 60/90). The Gann Initiative was aimed at government spending and places limitation s on appropriations of revenue from the “proceeds of taxes”. These proceeds are defined to include: (1) all tax revenues; (2) revenue from the investment of tax revenues; (3) revenue from user charges and regulatory fees to the extent it exceeds the reasonable cost of providing the service; and (4) local government subventions received from the State.

In order to determine the “Gann Limit”, the city was required to establish a base year 1981 /1982 appropriations limitation. Each year this limitation has been adjusted to reflect changes in population and the cost of living. Beginning with the 1990/1991 Appropriations Limit, the annual adjustment factors changed. Instead of using the lesser of California Per Capita Income of U.S.

CPI to measure inflation, each city may choose:

• The growth in the California Per Capita Income, OR
• The growth in the non -residential assessed valuation due to new construction with the city.

In addition, instead of using only the population growth of the City, each city may choose to use the population growth within its County. These are both annual elections.

After determining the dollar limi t, the budgeted or anticipated “ tax revenues” are calculated and compared to the “Gann Limit” . If the City exceeds its “Gann Limit” in any one year , they may avoid a tax refund if they fall sufficiently below the Limit in the next fiscal year. They then have two more years to refund any remaining excess by revising tax rates or fee schedules, or return monies already collected, or obtain a successful override vote.

The tax revenues of the City of Cathedral City are currently at about 48.80% of the “Gann Limit”, which indicates the City is not overtaxing its citizens.

The calculation for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 follows on the next page, along with a summary of the percentage changes in the cost of living and population since adopting the Gann Initiative. Based upon Proposition III and SB88 (Chapter 60/90) passed in June 1990. a revised limit for 1990/1991 is shown.
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2026/27 GANN LIMIT CALCULATION
Per Capita % Change Factor
Income Change Population (CPI) or Per Capita Annual
Fiscal Year Factor Change Factor X Population Limitation 2006/2007 1.0396 1.0345 1.075 $45,126,714
2007/2008 1.0442 1.0331 1.079 $48,681,030
2008/2009 1.0429 1.0271 1.071 $52,145,298
2009/2010 1.0062 1.0144 1.021 $53,224,147
2010/2011 0.9746 1.0140 0.988 $52,598,465
2011/2012 1.0251 1.0181 1.044 $54,894,615
2012/2013 1.0377 1.0107 1.049 $57,573,658
2013/2014 1.0512 1.0100 1.062 $61,126,644
2014/2015 0.9977 1.0112 1.009 $61,669,096
2015/2016 1.0382 1.0129 1.052 $64,850,776
2016/2017 1.0537 1.0126 1.067 $69,194,262
2017/2018 1.0369 1.0156 1.053 $72,866,792
2018/2019 1.0367 1.0140 1.051 $76,598,577
2019/2020 1.0385 1.0117 1.051 $80,478,329
2020/2021 1.0373 1.0079 1.045 $84,139,664
2021/2022 1.0573 1.0091 1.067 $89,770,411
2022/2023 1.0755 1.0042 1.080 $96,953,579
2023/2024 1.0444 1.0034 1.048 $101,602,596
2024/2025 1.0362 1.0055 1.042 $105,859,654
2025/2026 1.0644 1.0027 1.067 $112,981,243
2026/2027 1.0495 1.0042 1.054 $119,071,825
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37200
2026/2027 Appropriations Subject to Limitation 58,112,724 Appropriations Limit $119,071,825
Amount Under Limit $60,959,101
4 RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 15

A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE
CITY’S APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
WHEREAS, Section 7910 of the Government Code of the State of California provides that each year the governing body of each local jurisdiction shall, by resolution, establish its appropriations limit for the following year; and WHEREAS, the appropriations limit for the preceding fiscal year was duly and regularly established as $112,981,243 by Resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, Section 7902(b) of the Government Code sets forth the method for determining the said appropriations limit, to be based upon the limit applicable for the prior fiscal year and adjusted for changes in the cost-of-living and in population (City or County, whichever is greater).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Cathedral City as follows:

SECTION 1. The appropriations limit for the City of Cathedral City, as established in accordance with Section 7902(b) of the California Government Code, for the fiscal year 2026/2027 is $119,071,825.

SECTION 2. It is hereby found and determined that in compliance with Government Code Section 7910, the documentation used in the determination of said appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026/2027 will be available to the public in the Finance Department of the City and in the Office of the City Clerk at least fifteen days prior to this date.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27th DAY OF MAY, 2026.

Raymond Gregory, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Christina Burton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Eric S. Vail, City Attorney
5 I, Christina Burton, City Clerk of the City of Cathedral City, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City held this 27th day of May 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Christina Burton, City Clerk
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City Council
Item No. 3.F
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Cathedral City Municipal Code Sections 8.24.010, 8.24.020, and 8.24.070
RECOMMENDATION:

To provide second reading, by title only, and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 8.24 (Floodplain Management) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code, including Sections 8.24.010 (Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose and Methods), 8.24.020 (Definitions), and 8.24.070 (Stormwater Storage Facilities).

BACKGROUND:

Chapter 8.24 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code (CCMC) establishes the city’s floodplain management framework, including drainage requirements and stormwater storage obligations for new development and redevelopment projects. The proposed ordinance updates the city’s floodplain management regulations to reflect current engineering standards, hydrology data, and stormwater management practices.

These updates align the CCMC with current federal, state, and regional engineering standards and incorporate modern design methodologies and infrastructure approaches used in contemporary development. Recent storm events, including Tropical Storm Hilary in 2023, further highlighted the importance of resilient and up-to-date stormwater design standards that support effective system performance and consistency in application.

The amendments to the CCMC and the ordinance were developed and reviewed by a collaborative team consisting of city engineering staff, city on-call consultants who regularly provide development plan check services, including NAI Consulting, Inc., Keith Christiansen and Company, and Fomotor Engineering, Inc., and the City Attorney’s Office.

The proposed ordinance was introduced and received first reading during a Public Hearing held on May 13, 2026, at which no public comments were received, and no corrections or modifications were requested by the City Council or City Attorney.

DISCUSSION:
1 The proposed amendments refine rainfall and design criteria, clarify drainage responsibilities, modernize technical definitions, and update standards for stormwater detention and retention facilities. Collectively, these changes enhance consistency, support public safety, and improve clarity in development review and plan check processes.

The ordinance amends the following sections of Chapter 8.24:
Section 8.24.010- Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose and Methods Section 8.24.020- Definitions
Section 8.24.070- Stormwater Storage Facilities
The redline of the amended CCMC is included as Attachment 1. The revisions update stormwater design standards to reflect current engineering practice and NOAA Atlas 14 rainfall data and incorporate clarified drainage principles and expanded technical definitions for consistent application during plan review.

The ordinance also establishes updated standards for detention and retention facilities, including storage calculations, freeboard, controlled bleed-off, maintenance access, overflow routing, and safety provisions, while distinguishing between local and regional stormwater facilities and reinforcing developer responsibilities for system design and long-term maintenance.

Staff recommend that the City Council provide second reading, by title only, and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 8.24 (Floodplain Management) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code, including Sections 8.24.010 (Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose and Methods), 8.24.020 (Definitions), and 8.24.070 (Stormwater Storage Facilities).

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the proposed ordinance, aside from staff time and the use of the Engineering Department’s on-call consultants who assisted in developing these changes. Fees for their services are already included in the Engineering Professional and Technical Services budget under previously approved Task Orders for plan checking services.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal C- Fiscal Stability and Sustainability
Objective: Cathedral City has economically prospered by facilitating the investment of private dollars in high quality development which benefits the community. We remain fiscally solvent by instituting prudent fiscal policies and transparent financial practices.

Action Item C-6: Implement a private development entitlement and plan review system which is predictable, streamlines internal intake and review processes, and creates applicant experiences which are facilitative vs regulatory.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Redline of Ordinance Exhibits

2. Ordinance No____ Amendment CCMC Chapter 8.24
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“EXHIBIT A”

8.24.010 Statutory authorization, findings of fact, purpose and methods.

A. Statutory Authorization. The Legislature of the state of California has in Government Code Sections 65302, 65560, and 65800 conferred upon local governments the authority to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry. Therefore, the city council of the city of Cathedral City does hereby adopt the following floodplain management regulations.

B. Findings of Fact.

1. The flood hazard areas of the city of Cathedral City are subject to periodic inundation which results in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.

2. These flood losses are caused by uses that are inadequately elevated, flood proofed, or protected from flood damage. The cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of special flood hazards which increase flood heights and velocities also contributes to flood losses.

C. Statement of Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by legally enforceable regulations applied uniformly throughout the community to all publicly and privately owned land within flood-prone, mudslide (i.e., mudflow) or flood-related erosion areas. These regulations are designed to:

1. Protect human life and health;

2. Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects;

3. Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;

4. Minimize prolonged business interruptions;

5. Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains; electric, telephone and sewer lines; and streets and bridges located in areas of special flood hazard;
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6. Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future blighted areas caused by flood damage;

7. Ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of special flood hazard; and

8. Ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume responsibility for their actions.

D. General Drainage law principles

1. Downstream property owners shall accept natural drainage flows from the upstream property owners. Neither downstream property owners nor upstream property owners may alter or change the drainage patterns of natural drainage flows in any manner that causes damage or harm to other property owners.

2. Upstream property owners shall not concentrate drainage water where it was not concentrated before without making proper provision for its disposal and without damage to downstream property owners.

3. No property owner shall block, or permit to be blocked, any drainage channel, ditch, pipe, or other water conveyance system. No property owner shall divert drainage water without properly providing for its disposal.

D.E Methods of Reducing Flood Losses. In order to accomplish its purposes, this chapter includes regulations to:

1. Restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety, and property due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion or flood heights or velocities;

2. Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;

3. Control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers, which help accommodate or channel floodwaters;

4. Control filling, grading, dredging, and other development which may increase flood damage; and

5. Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards in other areas.

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“EXHIBIT B”

8.24.020 Definitions
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this chapter shall be interpreted according to their common and ordinary meaning and in a manner that gives so as to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give this chapter its most reasonable application.
"A zone. " See "Special flood hazard area. "
"Accessory structure" means a structure that is either:

1. Solely for the parking of no more than two cars; or

2. A small, low cost shed for limited storage, less than one hundred fifty square feet and one thousand five hundred dollars in value.
"Accessory use" means a use which is incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the parcel of land on which it is located.
"Alluvial fan" means a geomorphologic feature characterized by a cone or fan-shaped deposit of boulders, gravel, and fine sediments that have been eroded from mountain slopes, transported by flood flows, and then deposited on the valley floors, and which is subject to flash flooding, high velocity flows, debris flows, erosion, sediment movement and deposition, and channel migration.
"Apex" means a point on an alluvial fan or similar landform below which the flow path of the major stream that formed the fan becomes unpredictable and alluvial fan flooding can occur.
"Appeal" means a request for a review of the floodplain administrator's interpretation of any provision of this chapter.
"Area of shallow flooding" means a designated AO or AH zone Zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). where The base flood depths range from one to three feet; a clearly defined channel does not exist; the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate; and velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow. "Area of special flood hazard. " See "Special flood hazard area. " "Base flood" means a flood which has having a one percent (1%) chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (also called referred to as the "one-hundred-year flood"). The term “base flood” is Base flood is the term used throughout this chapter. 5 4924-5779-8054 v1 4

"Base flood elevation (BFE)" means the elevation shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map for zones Zones AE, AH, A1-30, VE and V1-V30 that indicates the water surface elevation resulting from a flood that has having a one percent (1%) or greater chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
"Basement" means any area of the building having its floor subgrade, i.e., below ground level, on all sides.
“Bleed-off rate” means the maximum allowable controlled discharge rate from a detention or retention facility, expressed in cubic feet per second per acre, as specified in this chapter and in the standards established by the city engineer. "Building. " See "Structure. "
“Controlled bleed-off” means the intentional discharge of stormwater from a detention or retention facility at a predetermined, limited rate to a recognized watercourse, storm drain system, or other approved conveyance system, in accordance with city standards. “Detention basin” means a stormwater storage facility designed to temporarily hold stormwater runoff and release it at a controlled rate to reduce downstream peak flows. A detention basin is intended to fully drain within a specified time period after the conclusion of a storm event.
“Developer” means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or other entity that undertakes, proposes, or causes development to occur on a property, including but not limited to the owner, applicant, or authorized agent. The term “developer” includes a subdivider when a project involves the subdivision of land. "Development" means any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures, subdivisions of land (subdivisions), mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials.
"Encroachment" means the advance or infringement of uses, plant growth, fill, excavation, buildings, permanent structures or development into a floodplain which that may impede or alter the flow capacity of athe floodplain.
“Energy dissipation” means structural or nonstructural measures designed to reduce water velocity at an outfall or within a drainage facility to prevent erosion, scour, or damage to downstream drainage facilities or natural channels.
"Existing manufactured home park or subdivision" means a manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the 6 4924-5779-8054 v1 5

manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before December 4, 1991.
"Expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision" means the preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads). "Flood, flooding, or flood water" means:

1. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from the overflow of inland or tidal waters; the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source; and/or mudslides (i.e., mudflows); and

2. The condition resulting from flood-related erosion.
"Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM)" means the official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency or Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the floodway.
"Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)" means the official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)or Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.
"Flood Insurance Study" means the official report provided by FEMA the Federal Insurance Administration that includes flood profiles, the Flood Insurance Rate Map, the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map, and the water surface elevation of the base flood. "Floodplain or flood-prone area" means any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source. See "Flood, flooding, or flood water. " "Floodplain administrator" is the community official designated by title to administer and enforce the floodplain management regulations.
"Floodplain management" means the operation of an overall program of corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage and preserving and enhancing, where possible, natural resources in the floodplain, including, but not limited to, emergency preparedness plans, flood control works, floodplain management regulations, and open space plans.
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"Floodplain management regulations" means this chapter and other zoning ordinances, subdivision development regulations, building codes, health regulations, special purpose ordinances (such as grading and erosion control) and other applications of police power which control development in flood-prone areas. This term describes federal, state or local regulations in any combination thereof which provide standards for preventing and reducing flood loss and damage.
"Floodproofing" means any combination of structural and nonstructural additions, changes, or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures, and their contents. For guidelines on dry and wet floodproofing, see FEMA Technical Bulletins TB 1- 08, TB 3-93, and TB 7-93. latest edition.
"Floodway" means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot. Also referred to as "regulatory floodway. " "Floodway fringe" is that area of the floodplain on either side of the "regulatory floodway" where encroachment may be permitted.
"Fraud and victimization, " as related to Section 8.24.060 of this chapter, means that the variance granted must not cause fraud on or victimization of the public. In examining this requirement, the city council will consider the fact that every newly constructed building adds to government responsibilities and remains a part of the community for fifty to one hundred years. Buildings that are permitted to be constructed below the base flood elevation are subject during all those years to increased risk of damage from floods, while future owners of the property and the community as a whole are subject to all the costs, inconvenience, danger, and suffering that those increased flood damages bring. In addition, future owners may purchase the property, unaware that it is subject to potential flood damage, and can be insured only at very high flood insurance rates. “Freeboard” means the vertical distance between the maximum anticipated water surface elevation within a stormwater detention or retention facility during the design storm event and the top of the basin, embankment, or channel, that is intended to prevent overtopping. “Full-capture trash treatment system” means a stormwater control device, or series of devices, certified by the State Water Resources Control Board Executive Director (or designee) to capture all trash 5 millimeters or larger under the full range of permitted hydraulic operating conditions. A full-capture system screens, traps, or removes trash from stormwater before it enters the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) and is typically installed at storm drain inlets, catch basins, or other designated stormwater entry 8 4924-5779-8054 v1 7

points. Full-capture systems must be installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with applicable NPDES permit requirements.
"Functionally dependent use" means a use which cannot perform its intended purpose unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water. The term includes only docking facilities, port facilities that are necessary for the loading and unloading of cargo or passengers, and ship building and ship repair facilities, and does not include long-term storage or related manufacturing facilities.
"Governing body" is the local governing unit, i.e., county or municipality, that is empowered to adopt and implement regulations to provide for the public health, safety and general welfare of its citizenry.
"Hardship" as related to Section 8.24.060 of this chapter means the exceptional hardship that would result from a failure to grant the requested variance. The city council requires that the variance be exceptional, unusual, and peculiar to the property involved. Mere economic or financial hardship alone is not exceptional. Inconvenience, aesthetic considerations, physical handicaps, personal preferences, or the disapproval of one's neighbors likewise cannot, as a rule, qualify as an exceptional hardship. All of these problems can be resolved through other means without granting a variance, even if the alternative is more expensive, or requires the property owner to build elsewhere or put the parcel to a different use than originally intended.
"Highest adjacent grade" means the highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure. “Historic drainage relief route” means the natural or previously established drainage path by which stormwater historically flowed from a property or development site prior to grading or construction, including natural channels, swales, and any previously designed or constructed drainage facilities.
"Historic structure" means any structure that is:

1. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register;

2. Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district;

3. Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of Interior; or 9 4924-5779-8054 v1 8

4. Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic preservation programs that have been certified either by an approved state program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.
“Historic upstream flows” means stormwater runoff originating from areas upstream of a development site under natural or existing conditions, which must be accommodated by proposed drainage improvements without increasing flood hazards on upstream properties.
“Interception drain” or “terrace drain” means a drainage facility, swale, or constructed conveyance designed to intercept, divert, or redirect stormwater from slopes or upland areas so as to prevent uncontrolled flow into streets, structures, or stormwater basins. “Infiltration rate” means the rate at which surface water penetrates into the soil, expressed in inches per hour, as determined by a geotechnical field-tested double ring infiltrometer or by other site-specific testing approved by the city engineer. "Levee" means a man-made structure, usually an earthen embankment, designed and constructed in accordance with sound engineering practices to contain, control or divert the flow of water so as to provide protection from temporary flooding. "Levee system" means a flood protection system which consists of a levee, or levees, and associated structures, such as closure and drainage devices, which are constructed and operated in accord with sound engineering practices.
“Local stormwater facility” means a stormwater detention basin, retention basin, or other on-site stormwater management facility designed to accommodate stormwater runoff generated by an individual development site or a small local drainage area, and not intended to provide citywide, multi-project, or regional hydrologic benefits. Local stormwater facilities are governed by the standards in Section 8.24.070. "Lowest floor" means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area, including basement.

See "Basement. "

1. An unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure below the lowest floor that is usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a building's lowest floor provided it conforms to applicable non-elevation design requirements, including, but not limited to:
a. The flood openings standard in Section 8.24.050(A)(3)(c); b. The anchoring standards in Section 8.24.050(A)(1);
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c. The construction materials and methods standards in Section

8.24.050(A)(2); and
d. The standards for utilities in Section 8.24.050(B).

2. For residential structures, all subgrade enclosed areas are prohibited as they are considered to be basements (see "Basement). This prohibition includes below- grade garages and storage areas.
"Manufactured home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities. The term "manufactured home" does not include a "recreational vehicle. "
"Manufactured home park or subdivision" means a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale. "Market value" is defined in the city of Cathedral City substantial damage/improvement procedures. See Section 8.24.040(B)(2)(a).
“Maximum drawdown rate” means the maximum allowable time within which a stormwater storage facility must fully drain from the peak water level to completely empty, not to exceed thirty-six hours for local facilities unless otherwise specified in this chapter. "Mean sea level" means, for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929, North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) of 1988, or other datum, to which base flood elevations shown on a community's Flood Insurance Rate Map are referenced.
“Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)” means a conveyance or system of conveyances, including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains, that is owned or operated by a city, county, or other public body and is designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater. An MS4 does not include combined sewer systems or publicly owned treatment works. The term “MS4” includes all municipal stormwater collection, conveyance, and discharge facilities regulated under the applicable NPDES permit. "New construction, " for floodplain management purposes, means structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on or after December 4, 1991, and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures.
"New manufactured home park or subdivision" means a manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the 11 4924-5779-8054 v1 10

manufactured homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed on or after December 4, 1991.
"Obstruction" includes, but is not limited to, any dam, wall, wharf, embankment, levee, dike, pile, abutment, protection, excavation, channelization, bridge, conduit, culvert, building, wire, fence, rock, gravel, refuse, fill, structure, vegetation or other material in, along, across or projecting into any watercourse which may alter, impede, retard or change the direction and/or velocity of the flow of water, or due to its location, its propensity to snare or collect debris carried by the flow of water, or its likelihood of being carried downstream.
"One-hundred-year flood" or "100-year flood. " See "Base flood. " “One-hundred-year, one, three, six or twenty-four-hour storm event” means a rainfall event having a statistical probability of occurrence of one percent in any year, with total precipitation measured over a one, three, six or twenty-four-hour durations. Precipitation values shall be based on Riverside County Flod Control District Plates E-5.2 or NOAA Atlas (latest edition), whichever is greater.
“Outfall protection” means erosion-control measures installed at the discharge point of a storm drain, pipe, channel, or basin, including riprap, aprons, energy-dissipation structures, or other devices approved by the city engineer to prevent downstream erosion and scour.
“Precipitation level” means the total depth of rainfall used for stormwater design calculations, as determined from the Riverside County Flood Control District hydrologic plates or NOAA Atlas (latest edition).
“Pre-development peak discharge” means the maximum rate of stormwater runoff from a site in its natural, ungraded, or existing condition prior to any development activity, and that shall be used as a baseline for hydrologic analysis and facility design under this chapter. "Program deficiency" means a defect in a community's floodplain management regulations or administrative procedures that impairs effective implementation of those floodplain management regulations.
"Public safety and nuisance" as related to Section 8.24.060 of this chapter, means that the granting of a variance must not result in anything which is injurious to safety or health of an entire community or neighborhood, or any considerable number of persons, or unlawfully obstructs the free passage or use, in the customary manner, of any navigable lake, or river, bay, stream, canal, or basin.
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"Recreational vehicle" means a vehicle which is:

1. Built on a single chassis;

2. Four hundred square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection;

3. Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light-duty truck; and

4. Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. “Regional stormwater storage facility” means a stormwater detention or retention facility that is designed to collect and manage stormwater runoff from a broad drainage area serving multiple public agencies, development sites, or an entire watershed sub-basin, and that provides area-wide, inter-project, or regional flood control or hydrologic benefits. A Regional stormwater storage facility may be designated by the City in coordination with other local and regional agencies. Regional stormwater facilities are subject to Section

8.24.070(D).
"Regulatory floodway" means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot. "Remedy a violation" means to bring the structure or other development into compliance with state or local floodplain management regulations, or if this is not possible, to reduce the impacts of its noncompliance. Ways that impacts may be reduced include protecting the structure or other affected development from flood damages, implementing the enforcement provisions of the ordinance or otherwise deterring future similar violations, or reducing state or federal financial exposure with regard to the structure or other development.
“Retention basin” means a stormwater storage facility designed to retain stormwater runoff without surface discharge, where stormwater is removed solely through infiltration into the ground or evaporation. Retention basins are intended to store runoff for extended periods to promote groundwater recharge and water quality treatment. Retention basins shall incorporate health, safety, and water quality measures as required by the City. "Riverine" means relating to, formed by, or resembling a river (including tributaries), stream, brook, etc.
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defined in the Riverside County Flood Control District Hydrology Manual, as amended, or other technical publications approved by the City Engineer. "Sheet flow area. " See "Area of shallow flooding. "
"Special flood hazard area (SFHA)" means an area in the floodplain subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. It is shown on an FHBM or FIRM as zone A, AO, A1-A30, AE, A99, or AH.
"Start of construction" includes substantial improvement and other proposed new development and means the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement was within one hundred eighty days from the date of the permit. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading, and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building. “Stormwater” means water resulting from precipitation events, including rainfall and snowmelt, that flows over land surfaces, rooftops, or other impervious areas and enters the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) or natural drainage courses. Stormwater may carry pollutants picked up from land surfaces and is regulated under applicable National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. "Structure" means a walled and roofed building that is principally above ground; this includes a gas or liquid storage tank or a manufactured home. “Subdivider” means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity engaged in the division or development of land into a subdivision, and responsible for the design, construction, grading, or installation of stormwater management facilities required by this code.
"Substantial damage" means:
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1. Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before damaged condition would equal or exceed fifty percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred; or

2. Flood-related damages sustained by a structure on two separate occasions during a ten-year period for which the cost of repairs at the time of each event, on the average, equals or exceeds twenty-five percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred. This is also known as "repetitive loss. " "Substantial improvement" means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent of the market value of the structure before the "start of construction" of the improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred "substantial damage, " regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either:

1. Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations or state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code compliance official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions; or

2. Any alteration of a "historic structure, " provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a "historic structure. " “Tributary drainage area” means the total land area, whether on-site or off-site, that contributes stormwater runoff to a particular drainage facility, structure, or basin. “Underground storage chamber” means a subsurface stormwater storage structure designed to provide temporary storage of stormwater runoff, where stormwater is removed solely through infiltration to promote groundwater recharge and water quality treatment.

Only the internal chamber volume (no storage within surrounding gravel pack or stone voids shall be utilized for volume calculations) shall be credited toward required storage capacity.
"Variance" means a grant of relief from the requirements of this chapter which permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this chapter. "Violation" means the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with this chapter. A structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in this chapter is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided. 15 4924-5779-8054 v1 14

"Watercourse" means a lake, river, creek, stream, wash, arroyo, channel or other topographic feature on or over which waters flow at least periodically. Watercourse includes specifically designated areas in which substantial flood damage may occur. "Water surface elevation" means the height, in relation to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929, North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) of 1988, or other datum, of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in the floodplains of coastal or riverine areas.
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8.24.070 Storm waterStormwater storage facilities.

A. 1.Except as noted below, development of all land within the city must include provisions for the management of storm waterstormwater runoff from the property which is to be developed, in compliance with this chapter and with Chapter 15.10 of this code, and with the following provisions. Management of storm waterstormwater shall consist of constructing storm drain systems and storm waterstormwater storage facilities, which includes retention and detention basins. As a minimum, all development will make provisions to store runoff from rainfall events up to and including the one-hundred-year, one-, three-, six-, and twenty-four-hour duration events.three-hour duration event. If a suitable outlet for a detention basin is not available, or if engineering analysis indicates that available outlet systems would be overtaxed by a detention basin outflow, a retention basin shall be constructed in lieu of a detention basin.

2. For design purposes, the design storm shall be the 100-year storm event that produces the maximum peak volume out of the one-hour, three-hour, six-hour, and twenty- four-hour duration stormwater flow reaching the detention or retention basin when considering infiltration or other basin outflow. Developers proposing development within the City shall prepare runoff/retention calculations utilizing RCFC Hydrology Manual guidance to calculate the required retention capacity for each of the following storm events: one-hour, three-hour, six-hour and twenty-four-hour duration storms. Retention and detention basins shall have a minimum of 1-foot of freeboard between the ‘peak volume’ worst case 100-year water surface level and the top of the basin, and a minimum of 1-foot freeboard between the ‘peak volume’ worst case 100-year water surface level and the inlet elevation of the lowest catch basin, and street gutter flowline, draining into the Retention Basin.

B. The requirement for construction of a detention basin or a retention basin may be waived in the following cases:

1. The runoff has been included in an existing storage facility or in the design of an existing storm drain facility;

2. An application for a building permit to construct a single-family residential structure on an already subdivided or existing legal lot or parcel, not a part of an active development subdivision or parcel map;

3. Development which will drain directly into a floodway or a watercourse drainage channel which has been determined approved by the city engineer, or designee, or regional floodway jurisdiction using engineering analyses provided by the developer, 17 4924-5779-8054 v1 16

as well as approved by applicable regulatory agencies, and that has to have the capacity and will be constructed to handle the additional runoff flow without increasing the potential for flood damage on any other downstream property;

4. Development of a parcel under one-half acre in 5,000 sq ft in area where it can be demonstrated by local flood control agency required generally accepted engineering analyses on file with the city engineer or provided by the developer that no significant increase in the potential for flood damage will be created by the development.

C. Storm waterStormwater storage facilities shall be designed and constructed according to the procedures and criteria established by the city, including and shall comply with the following requirements:

1. The runoff area to be used to compute the storm waterstormwater storage requirements for a development shall be the entire area of the development, including any streets, alleys or easements within or abutting the development, and any outside areas tributary thereto.thereto, unless passed through per section

18.24.070 C(17).

2. If possible, storage facilities are to be located so they can intercept the flow from the entire development.

3. If portions of the area cannot drain to a primary storage facility, then additional smaller facilities are to be added for these areas as approved by the director of project review.

4. Individual lot facilities are prohibited except when a clear unobstructed access from a public right-of-way, for maintenance purposes, is conveyed by dedication or easement to the city.

5. No storm water stormwater storage facility shall detain or retain standing water longer than thirty-six hours unless the basin has been designed and constructed to be a permanent body of water with appropriate health, safety and water-quality measures for such a body of water.

6. Storm waterStormwater runoff volumes shall be calculated by procedures outlined in the Riverside County Flood Control District Hydrology Manual, as amended. The one-hundred-year, one-, three-, six- and twenty-four hour storm events rainfall precipitation total of two inches shall be utilized with runoff index numbers and percent impervious area for land uses established in the Riverside County Flood Control District Hydrology Manualabove manual, or in other technical 18 4924-5779-8054 v1 17

publications as approved designated by the city engineer. Soils Groups must be obtained by the Riverside County Flood Control Plates C-1.02 through C-1.65 or Web Soil Survey. Precipitation levels for the one hundred year, one-, three-, six- and twenty-four-hour duration storm events must be obtained from Riverside County Flood Control Plates E-5.2 or NOAA Atlas 14 sources, whichever is greater.

7. Certified Trash Full-Capture Systems: All developments shall comply with applicable National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit trash- control requirements. This includes installation, operation, and maintenance of State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Executive Director (or designee) certified full-capture trash treatment devices. Full-capture systems shall be installed at storm drain inlets, catch basins, or other approved stormwater entry points to ensure that all trash 5 millimeters or larger is fully screened and prevented from entering the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4).

7. 8. Storm waterStormwater storage facilities are to be drained by infiltration and in limited cases, either controlled bleed-off, discharge pump, and, in limited cases, by infiltration or dry well or other types of City-approved injection wells. Controlled bleed-off or pumping to a recognized watercourse is the preferred method. Methods that which discharge stored storm waterstormwater to the underground by percolation must be in accordance with the approved groundwater master plan and approved in writing by the floodplain administrator.

8. 9. Where controlled bleed-off is onto facilities with limited capacity, such as city streets or storm drains, bleed-off flowrate shall be limited to no more than the flowrate needed to drain the storage facility within 36 hours. Any proposed downstream conveyance from the facility must be first approved in writing by the City Engineer. one-half cfs per acre of development from zero to ten acres, then one cfs per acre of development from ten to twenty-five acres and then one cfs per five acres of development from twenty-five acres to one hundred acres for a maximum bleed-off rate of thirty-five cfs.

9. 10. Storage basins shall remain private, and shall be privatelyAll retention and detention basins shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 15.10 of this code, or may be dedicated to the city, provided a maintenance district or other similar financing district or mechanism has been established to pay for the ongoing maintenance and care of the basin and related drainage facilities at no cost to the city.
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11. If underground storage chambers are to be utilized, the only volume considered for purposes of calculating chamber volumes shall be in the respective chamber volume. Stone void volume shall not be considered or utilized to calculate chamber volume.

12. The maximum Infiltration Rate to be utilized in calculations for determining infiltration system rates shall be 50 percent (50%) of geotechnical field-tested double ring infiltrometer rate, not to exceed 2”/hr. The infiltration rate shall be considered zero unless site-specific data that indicates otherwise is provided.

All retention and detention facilities shall be required to have a maximum drawdown rate of 36 hours to totally evacuate said facility.

13. All exposed retention and detention basins shall be open bottom, with 3” - 6” placed angular rock sides over weed block. For retention and detention basins side slopes less than 6 horizontal: 1 vertical, alternative erosion resistant material may be approved in writing by the city engineer or designee. Retention and detention basins with side slopes steeper than 3:1 will be required to be fenced with materials approved in writing by the City Engineer.

14. All retention and detention basins shall provide a maintenance access road with a minimum width of 12 feet and a maximum slope of 12%. Retention and detention basins with side slopes having a horizontal-to-vertical ratio greater than 6:1 shall also comply with additional slope-related requirements required by the City Engineer in their discretion. Retention and detention basins shall not exceed 6 feet in depth unless approved in writing by the City Engineer and shall provide a minimum of 1 foot of freeboard.

15. Retention and Detention Basin Depth Marker: All retention and detention basins shall have visible monument markers installed at the basin bottom to indicate the design invert and depth of the basin. At least one depth marker shall be provided in basins less than 200’ in length, with additional markers required for each additional 200’ feet or less in length.

16. The tributary drainage area for which the developer is responsible shall extend to the centerline of adjacent crown street sectioned public streets. The development shall be graded to permit stormwater flow in excess of required retention capacity to flow out of the development through a designated overflow outlet and into the historic drainage relief route. In cases where there is no downstream outlet, retention of 200 percent (200%) of the peak 100-year volume is required.
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17. Stormwater drainage historically received from adjoining properties shall be received and retained, or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route.

11.18. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries, flood levels, flood duration, or flood occurrences in any area outside the development.

19. Interception Drains and Terrace Drains shall be designed to provide adequate freeboard based on the maximum peak flow of the 100-year storm event.

Freeboard requirements are as follows:
a. For peak flows (Q) of 10 cfs or greater: a minimum of 1.0 foot of freeboard shall be provided.
b. For peak flows (Q) of less than 10 cfs: a minimum of .5 foot of freeboard shall be provided.
c. In all cases, the drainage facility shall provide no less than 25 perect (25%) additional capacity above the estimated peak 100-year flow to ensure adequate protection from overtopping.

12.20. The sizing of grated inlets shall have a factor of safety of 2 (50% clogging of the openings). Pedestrian- rated grates shall have a maximum of a half-inch grate opening. Grates in traffic areas shall be rated (H-20). All traffic, ADA and bicycle rated grate inlets shall be labeled.

21. Pedestrian grates shall be used in all possible path of travel areas. All grates within pedestrian walkways shall be ADA compliant.

22. Outfall protection. All outfalls shall contain the following minimum protective measures:
a. Riprap apron or equivalent erosion protection.
b. Outfalls shall have a minimum length of 10 feet, or 3 times the pipe diameter, whichever is greater.
a.c. D50 stone size per City Engineer-approved methodology. b.d. Energy Dissipators shall be designed according to HEC-14 “Hydraulic Design of Energy Dissipators for Culverts and Channels” unless otherwise approved in writing by the City Engineer.

23. Stormwater Plan Requirements:
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a. Comprehensive Analysis (All Facilities): All developments shall prepare stormwater plans that shall include the following information:
i. Total drainage area (on-site and off-site contributing areas) ii. Historic drainage patterns and flow paths
iii. Pre-development peak discharge rates
iv. Proposed Downstream Conveyance Systems

1. Proposed capacity may be approved in writing by the City Engineer.

2. Downstream Analysis
a. Impact Assessment: the developer shall conduct a
downstream analysis to:
i. Identify downstream drainage infrastructure;
ii. Verify adequate capacity for proposed
discharge rates;
iii. Identify potential flooding or erosion
impacts; and
iv. Confirm acceptable outfall location/s.

3. Study Scope: The developer’s analysis shall extend
downstream to:
a. The first encounter with a recognized stream, lake,
or adequately size regional facility; or
b. The point where site represents less than 10 percent (10%) of total drainage area, or a minimum of 1,000
feet downstream, whatever is greater.

4. Improvement Requirements: If the downstream drainage system is inadequate to handle the proposed
development’s drainage flows, the City Engineer may
require that the developer perform one or more of the
following additional measures:
a. Additional on-site detention may be required;
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b. Construction of downstream improvements;
c. Utilization of alternative discharge locations;
d. Phased release of flows.
v. All storm drain piping systems 12 inches (12”) or larger shall require design profiles in plans and calculations.
vi. Erosion and sediment transfer studies, and other supporting data may be required as determined in the City Engineer’s discretion.

1. Erosion and sediment transfer studies, and other
supporting data shall be required for high-risk topography and soil types. Erosion and sediment transfer studies shall be required in all locations with steep slopes (> 15 percent), highly erodible soils (e.g. silty or sand soils), large, exposed slopes, alluvial fans that flow to the proposed
development. or where there is evidence of active erosion. b. Additional Requirements for Regional Stormwater Facilities: Applies to facilities designated as “regional” per Section 8.24.070(D) (1) or

8.24.070(D)(2).
i. Upstream Flow Accommodation: Stormwater management
facilities shall be designed to safely pass historic upstream flows without:

1. Increasing floodplain potential on upstream properties;

2. Creating new drainage impacts; or

3. Overtopping critical embankments or structures.
ii. Bypass Design

1. Separate Conveyance: Where feasible as determined by the City Engineer, historic flows from upstream areas shall be:
a. Conveyed in separate channels or pipes;
b. Maintained at pre-development rates and volumes;
and
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c. Protected from commingling with on-site controlled
flows

2. Combined Flow Management: Proposed developments
that will combine upstream and on-site flows must comply with the following requirements:
a. The development’s total combined drainage
discharges shall not exceed historic peak flows;
b. The development’s emergency overflow capacity
shall accommodate blockage scenarios; and
c. Upstream flows shall not compromise on-site
retention volume
D. Variances: Exceptions to the requirements of this chapter may be granted only through the variance procedures outlined in § 8.24.060. This section provides the exclusive method for addressing rare or unique circumstances where strict compliance would create exceptional hardship without the need for separate discretionary approval by the floodplain administrator or city engineer.

1. Regional Stormwater Storage Facilities (not under jurisdiction of regional stormwater provider): Regional stormwater storage facilities differ from local stormwater storage facilities in that they serve drainage areas larger than a single development and provide regional or multi-project stormwater management benefits. Projects designated by the City as regional stormwater storage facilities shall comply with the stormwater storage facility standards set forth in 8.24.
a. No stormwater storage facility shall detain or retain standing water longer than forty-eight (48) hours unless the basin has been designed and constructed to be a permanent body of water with appropriate health, safety and water-quality measures for such a body of water.

2. Regional Stormwater Storage Facilities (under jurisdiction of regional stormwater provider): The developer is responsible for all coordination with the regional jurisdiction(s) when a stormwater storage facility is designated as a regional stormwater facility by the regional jurisdiction. Where City standards and regional jurisdiction standards differ, the City Engineer shall have the discretion to require more stringent or protective city standards.

24 ORDINANCE NO.____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY , CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.24 OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATING TO FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND STORMWATER STORAGE FACILITIES WHEREAS, Cathedral City Municipal Code (CCMC) Chapter 8.24 establishes the City’s floodplain management regulations and minimum standards for flood and stormwater drainage, retention, and detention facilities; and
WHEREAS, CCMC Chapter 8.24 has not been comprehensively updated since 2013, and federal, state, and regional agencies —including FEMA, the State Water Resources Control Board, and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District—have since adopted updated hydrology data, stormwater regulations, and engineering standards; and WHEREAS, updated rainfall intensity data, including NOAA Atlas 14 and RCFC&WCD Plate E-5.2, now supersede the methods referenced in the existing CCMC and are necessary for accurate hydrologic analysis and stormwater facility design; and WHEREAS, recent intense storm events and associated drainage issues in the City highlight the need for modernized drainage and stormwater storage standards to protect public health, safety, property, and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments update the City’s stormwater regulations by incorporating current hydrology practices, enhancing design and safety requirements for stormwater storage facilities, and establishing standards for regional stormwater storage facilities within the City’s jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds these updates necessary to reduce flood hazards, minimize downstream impacts, and align local regulations with current federal, state, and regional requirements; and

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 8.24.010 (STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION,

FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSE AND METHODS)
Section 8.24.010 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with the updated text set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 8.24.020 (DEFINITIONS)
25 Section 8.24.020 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with the updated text set forth in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 3. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 8.24.070 (STORM WATER STORAGE FACILITIES) Section 8.24.070 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with the updated text set forth in Exhibit C, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY
If any chapter, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions.

The City Council declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each part thereof, irrespective of any portion being declared invalid.

SECTION 5. POSTING
Within fifteen (15) days after passage, the City Clerk shall post this ordinance in at least three (3) public places and shall certify to its adoption and posting as required by law.

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 7. CERTIFICATION
The foregoing ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City on the ___ day of __________, 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
_______________________________________
Raymond Gregory, Mayor

26 ATTEST:

_________________________________
Christina Burton, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________________
Eric S. Vail, City Attorney
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“EXHIBIT A”

8.24.010 Statutory authorization, findings of fact, purpose and methods.

A. Statutory Authorization. The Legislature of the state of California has in Government Code Sections 65302, 65560, and 65800 conferred upon local governments the authority to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry. Therefore, the city council of the city of Cathedral City does hereby adopt the following floodplain management regulations.

B. Findings of Fact.

1. The flood hazard areas of the city of Cathedral City are subject to periodic inundation which results in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.

2. These flood losses are caused by uses that are inadequately elevated, flood proofed, or protected from flood damage. The cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of special flood hazards which increase flood heights and velocities also contributes to flood losses.

C. Statement of Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by legally enforceable regulations applied uniformly throughout the community to all publicly and privately owned land within flood-prone, mudslide (i.e., mudflow) or flood-related erosion areas. These regulations are designed to:

1. Protect human life and health;

2. Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects;

3. Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;

4. Minimize prolonged business interruptions;

5. Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains; electric, telephone and sewer lines; and streets and bridges located in areas of special flood hazard;
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6. Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future blighted areas caused by flood damage;

7. Ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of special flood hazard; and

8. Ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume responsibility for their actions.

D. General Drainage law principles

1. Downstream property owners shall accept natural drainage flows from the upstream property owners. Neither downstream property owners nor upstream property owners may alter or change the drainage patterns of natural drainage flows in any manner that causes damage or harm to other property owners.

2. Upstream property owners shall not concentrate drainage water where it was not concentrated before without making proper provision for its disposal and without damage to downstream property owners.

3. No property owner shall block, or permit to be blocked, any drainage channel, ditch, pipe, or other water conveyance system. No property owner shall divert drainage water without properly providing for its disposal.

E Methods of Reducing Flood Losses. In order to accomplish its purposes, this chapter includes regulations to:

1. Restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety, and property due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion or flood heights or velocities;

2. Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;

3. Control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers, which help accommodate or channel floodwaters;

4. Control filling, grading, dredging, and other development which may increase flood damage; and

5. Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards in other areas.

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“EXHIBIT B”

8.24.020 Definitions
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this chapter shall be interpreted according to their common and ordinary meaning and in a manner that gives this chapter its most reasonable application.
"A zone. " See "Special flood hazard area. "
"Accessory structure" means a structure that is either:

1. Solely for the parking of no more than two cars; or

2. A small, low cost shed for limited storage, less than one hundred fifty square feet and one thousand five hundred dollars in value.
"Accessory use" means a use which is incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the parcel of land on which it is located.
"Alluvial fan" means a geomorphologic feature characterized by a cone or fan-shaped deposit of boulders, gravel, and fine sediments that have been eroded from mountain slopes, transported by flood flows, and then deposited on the valley floors, and which is subject to flash flooding, high velocity flows, debris flows, erosion, sediment movement and deposition, and channel migration.
"Apex" means a point on an alluvial fan or similar landform below which the flow path of the major stream that formed the fan becomes unpredictable and alluvial fan flooding can occur.
"Appeal" means a request for review of the floodplain administrator's interpretation of any provision of this chapter.
"Area of shallow flooding" means a designated AO or AH Zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) where base flood depths range from one to three feet; a clearly defined channel does not exist; the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate; and velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow. "Area of special flood hazard. " See "Special flood hazard area. " "Base flood" means a flood having a one percent (1%) chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (also referred to as the "one-hundred-year flood"). The term “base flood” is used throughout this chapter.
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"Base flood elevation (BFE)" means the elevation shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map for Zones AE, AH, A1-30, VE and V1-V30 that indicates the water surface elevation resulting from a flood having a one percent (1%) or greater chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
"Basement" means any area of the building having its floor subgrade, i.e., below ground level, on all sides.
“Bleed-off rate” means the maximum allowable controlled discharge rate from a detention or retention facility, expressed in cubic feet per second per acre, as specified in this chapter and in the standards established by the city engineer. "Building. " See "Structure. "
“Controlled bleed-off” means the intentional discharge of stormwater from a detention or retention facility at a predetermined, limited rate to a recognized watercourse, storm drain system, or other approved conveyance system, in accordance with city standards. “Detention basin” means a stormwater storage facility designed to temporarily hold stormwater runoff and release it at a controlled rate to reduce downstream peak flows. A detention basin is intended to fully drain within a specified time period after the conclusion of a storm event.
“Developer” means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or other entity that undertakes, proposes, or causes development to occur on a property, including but not limited to the owner, applicant, or authorized agent. The term “developer” includes a subdivider when a project involves the subdivision of land. "Development" means any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures, subdivisions of land (subdivisions), mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials. "Encroachment" means the advance or infringement of uses, plant growth, fill, excavation, buildings, permanent structures or development into a floodplain that may impede or alter the flow capacity of the floodplain.
“Energy dissipation” means structural or nonstructural measures designed to reduce water velocity at an outfall or within a drainage facility to prevent erosion, scour, or damage to downstream drainage facilities or natural channels.
"Existing manufactured home park or subdivision" means a manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, 31 4924-5779-8054 v1 5

the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before December 4, 1991.
"Expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision" means the preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads). "Flood, flooding, or flood water" means:

1. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from the overflow of inland or tidal waters; the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source; and/or mudslides (i.e., mudflows); and

2. The condition resulting from flood-related erosion.
"Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM)" means the official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency or Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the floodway.
"Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)" means the official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the risk premium zones applicable to the community. "Flood Insurance Study" means the official report provided by FEMA that includes flood profiles, the Flood Insurance Rate Map, the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map, and the water surface elevation of the base flood.
"Floodplain or flood-prone area" means any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source. See "Flood, flooding, or flood water. " "Floodplain administrator" is the community official designated by title to administer and enforce the floodplain management regulations.
"Floodplain management" means the operation of an overall program of corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage and preserving and enhancing, where possible, natural resources in the floodplain, including, but not limited to, emergency preparedness plans, flood control works, floodplain management regulations, and open space plans.
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development in flood-prone areas. This term describes federal, state or local regulations in any combination thereof which provide standards for preventing and reducing flood loss and damage.
"Floodproofing" means any combination of structural and nonstructural additions, changes, or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures, and their contents. For guidelines on dry and wet floodproofing, see FEMA Technical Bulletins latest edition.
"Floodway" means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot. Also referred to as "regulatory floodway. " "Floodway fringe" is that area of the floodplain on either side of the "regulatory floodway" where encroachment may be permitted.
"Fraud and victimization, " as related to Section 8.24.060 of this chapter, means that the variance granted must not cause fraud on or victimization of the public. In examining this requirement, the city council will consider the fact that every newly constructed building adds to government responsibilities and remains a part of the community for fifty to one hundred years. Buildings that are permitted to be constructed below the base flood elevation are subject during all those years to increased risk of damage from floods, while future owners of the property and the community as a whole are subject to all the costs, inconvenience, danger, and suffering that those increased flood damages bring. In addition, future owners may purchase the property, unaware that it is subject to potential flood damage, and can be insured only at very high flood insurance rates. “Freeboard” means the vertical distance between the maximum anticipated water surface elevation within a stormwater detention or retention facility during the design storm event and the top of the basin, embankment, or channel, that is intended to prevent overtopping. “Full-capture trash treatment system” means a stormwater control device, or series of devices, certified by the State Water Resources Control Board Executive Director (or designee) to capture all trash 5 millimeters or larger under the full range of permitted hydraulic operating conditions. A full-capture system screens, traps, or removes trash from stormwater before it enters the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) and is typically installed at storm drain inlets, catch basins, or other designated stormwater entry points. Full-capture systems must be installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with applicable NPDES permit requirements.
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"Functionally dependent use" means a use which cannot perform its intended purpose unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water. The term includes only docking facilities, port facilities that are necessary for the loading and unloading of cargo or passengers, and ship building and ship repair facilities, and does not include long-term storage or related manufacturing facilities.
"Governing body" is the local governing unit, i.e., county or municipality, that is empowered to adopt and implement regulations to provide for the public health, safety and general welfare of its citizenry.
"Hardship" as related to Section 8.24.060 of this chapter means the exceptional hardship that would result from a failure to grant the requested variance. The city council requires that the variance be exceptional, unusual, and peculiar to the property involved. Mere economic or financial hardship alone is not exceptional. Inconvenience, aesthetic considerations, physical handicaps, personal preferences, or the disapproval of one's neighbors likewise cannot, as a rule, qualify as an exceptional hardship. All of these problems can be resolved through other means without granting a variance, even if the alternative is more expensive, or requires the property owner to build elsewhere or put the parcel to a different use than originally intended.
"Highest adjacent grade" means the highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure. “Historic drainage relief route” means the natural or previously established drainage path by which stormwater historically flowed from a property or development site prior to grading or construction, including natural channels, swales, and any previously designed or constructed drainage facilities.
"Historic structure" means any structure that is:

1. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register;

2. Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district;

3. Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of Interior; or

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program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.
“Historic upstream flows” means stormwater runoff originating from areas upstream of a development site under natural or existing conditions, which must be accommodated by proposed drainage improvements without increasing flood hazards on upstream properties.
“Interception drain” or “terrace drain” means a drainage facility, swale, or constructed conveyance designed to intercept, divert, or redirect stormwater from slopes or upland areas so as to prevent uncontrolled flow into streets, structures, or stormwater basins. “Infiltration rate” means the rate at which surface water penetrates into the soil, expressed in inches per hour, as determined by a geotechnical field-tested double ring infiltrometer or by other site-specific testing approved by the city engineer. "Levee" means a man-made structure, usually an earthen embankment, designed and constructed in accordance with sound engineering practices to contain, control or divert the flow of water so as to provide protection from temporary flooding. "Levee system" means a flood protection system which consists of a levee, or levees, and associated structures, such as closure and drainage devices, which are constructed and operated in accord with sound engineering practices.
“Local stormwater facility” means a stormwater detention basin, retention basin, or other on-site stormwater management facility designed to accommodate stormwater runoff generated by an individual development site or a small local drainage area, and not intended to provide citywide, multi-project, or regional hydrologic benefits. Local stormwater facilities are governed by the standards in Section 8.24.070."Lowest floor" means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area, including basement. See "Basement."

1. An unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure below the lowest floor that is usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a building's lowest floor provided it conforms to applicable non-elevation design requirements, including, but not limited to:
a. The flood openings standard in Section 8.24.050(A)(3)(c); b. The anchoring standards in Section 8.24.050(A)(1);
c. The construction materials and methods standards in Section

8.24.050(A)(2); and
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d. The standards for utilities in Section 8.24.050(B).

2. For residential structures, all subgrade enclosed areas are prohibited as they are considered to be basements (see "Basement). This prohibition includes below- grade garages and storage areas.
"Manufactured home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities. The term "manufactured home" does not include a "recreational vehicle. "
"Manufactured home park or subdivision" means a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale. "Market value" is defined in the city of Cathedral City substantial damage/improvement procedures. See Section 8.24.040(B)(2)(a).
“Maximum drawdown rate” means the maximum allowable time within which a stormwater storage facility must fully drain from the peak water level to completely empty, not to exceed thirty-six hours for local facilities unless otherwise specified in this chapter. "Mean sea level" means, for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929, North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) of 1988, or other datum, to which base flood elevations shown on a community's Flood Insurance Rate Map are referenced.
“Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)” means a conveyance or system of conveyances, including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains, that is owned or operated by a city, county, or other public body and is designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater. An MS4 does not include combined sewer systems or publicly owned treatment works. The term “MS4” includes all municipal stormwater collection, conveyance, and discharge facilities regulated under the applicable NPDES permit. "New construction, " for floodplain management purposes, means structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on or after December 4, 1991, and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures.
"New manufactured home park or subdivision" means a manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed on or after December 4, 1991.
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"Obstruction" includes, but is not limited to, any dam, wall, wharf, embankment, levee, dike, pile, abutment, protection, excavation, channelization, bridge, conduit, culvert, building, wire, fence, rock, gravel, refuse, fill, structure, vegetation or other material in, along, across or projecting into any watercourse which may alter, impede, retard or change the direction and/or velocity of the flow of water, or due to its location, its propensity to snare or collect debris carried by the flow of water, or its likelihood of being carried downstream.
"One-hundred-year flood" or "100-year flood. " See "Base flood. " “One-hundred-year, one, three, six or twenty-four-hour storm event” means a rainfall event having a statistical probability of occurrence of one percent in any year, with total precipitation measured over a one, three, six or twenty-four-hour durations. Precipitation values shall be based on Riverside County Flod Control District Plates E-5.2 or NOAA Atlas (latest edition), whichever is greater.
“Outfall protection” means erosion-control measures installed at the discharge point of a storm drain, pipe, channel, or basin, including riprap, aprons, energy-dissipation structures, or other devices approved by the city engineer to prevent downstream erosion and scour.
“Precipitation level” means the total depth of rainfall used for stormwater design calculations, as determined from the Riverside County Flood Control District hydrologic plates or NOAA Atlas (latest edition).
“Pre-development peak discharge” means the maximum rate of stormwater runoff from a site in its natural, ungraded, or existing condition prior to any development activity, and that shall be used as a baseline for hydrologic analysis and facility design under this chapter. "Program deficiency" means a defect in a community's floodplain management regulations or administrative procedures that impairs effective implementation of those floodplain management regulations.
"Public safety and nuisance" as related to Section 8.24.060 of this chapter, means that the granting of a variance must not result in anything which is injurious to safety or health of an entire community or neighborhood, or any considerable number of persons, or unlawfully obstructs the free passage or use, in the customary manner, of any navigable lake, or river, bay, stream, canal, or basin.
"Recreational vehicle" means a vehicle which is:

1. Built on a single chassis;
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2. Four hundred square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection;

3. Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light-duty truck; and

4. Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. “Regional stormwater storage facility” means a stormwater detention or retention facility that is designed to collect and manage stormwater runoff from a broad drainage area serving multiple public agencies, development sites, or an entire watershed sub-basin, and that provides area-wide, inter-project, or regional flood control or hydrologic benefits. A Regional stormwater storage facility may be designated by the City in coordination with other local and regional agencies. Regional stormwater facilities are subject to Section

8.24.070(D)."Regulatory floodway" means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot. "Remedy a violation" means to bring the structure or other development into compliance with state or local floodplain management regulations, or if this is not possible, to reduce the impacts of its noncompliance. Ways that impacts may be reduced include protecting the structure or other affected development from flood damages, implementing the enforcement provisions of the ordinance or otherwise deterring future similar violations, or reducing state or federal financial exposure with regard to the structure or other development.
“Retention basin” means a stormwater storage facility designed to retain stormwater runoff without surface discharge, where stormwater is removed solely through infiltration into the ground or evaporation. Retention basins are intended to store runoff for extended periods to promote groundwater recharge and water quality treatment. Retention basins shall incorporate health, safety, and water quality measures as required by the City. "Riverine" means relating to, formed by, or resembling a river (including tributaries), stream, brook, etc.
“Runoff index number” means the numerical coefficient used to determine stormwater runoff quantities based on land use, soil classification, and hydrologic conditions, as defined in the Riverside County Flood Control District Hydrology Manual, as amended, or other technical publications approved by the City Engineer. "Sheet flow area. " See "Area of shallow flooding. "
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"Special flood hazard area (SFHA)" means an area in the floodplain subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. It is shown on an FHBM or FIRM as zone A, AO, A1-A30, AE, A99, or AH.
"Start of construction" includes substantial improvement and other proposed new development and means the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement was within one hundred eighty days from the date of the permit. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading, and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building. “Stormwater” means water resulting from precipitation events, including rainfall and snowmelt, that flows over land surfaces, rooftops, or other impervious areas and enters the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) or natural drainage courses. Stormwater may carry pollutants picked up from land surfaces and is regulated under applicable National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. "Structure" means a walled and roofed building that is principally above ground; this includes a gas or liquid storage tank or a manufactured home. “Subdivider” means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity engaged in the division or development of land into a subdivision, and responsible for the design, construction, grading, or installation of stormwater management facilities required by this code.
"Substantial damage" means:

1. Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before damaged condition would equal or exceed fifty percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred; or

2. Flood-related damages sustained by a structure on two separate occasions during a ten-year period for which the cost of repairs at the time of each event, on 39 4924-5779-8054 v1 13

the average, equals or exceeds twenty-five percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred. This is also known as "repetitive loss. " "Substantial improvement" means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent of the market value of the structure before the "start of construction" of the improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred "substantial damage, " regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either:

1. Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations or state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code compliance official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions; or

2. Any alteration of a "historic structure, " provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a "historic structure. " “Tributary drainage area” means the total land area, whether on-site or off-site, that contributes stormwater runoff to a particular drainage facility, structure, or basin. “Underground storage chamber” means a subsurface stormwater storage structure designed to provide temporary storage of stormwater runoff, where stormwater is removed solely through infiltration to promote groundwater recharge and water quality treatment.

Only the internal chamber volume (no storage within surrounding gravel pack or stone voids shall be utilized for volume calculations) shall be credited toward required storage capacity.
"Variance" means a grant of relief from the requirements of this chapter which permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this chapter. "Violation" means the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with this chapter. A structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in this chapter is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided. "Watercourse" means a lake, river, creek, stream, wash, arroyo, channel or other topographic feature on or over which waters flow at least periodically. Watercourse includes specifically designated areas in which substantial flood damage may occur. "Water surface elevation" means the height, in relation to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929, North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) of 1988, or other datum, of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in the floodplains of coastal or riverine areas.
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“EXHIBIT C”

8.24.070 Stormwater storage facilities.

A. 1.Except as noted below, development of all land within the city must include provisions for the management of stormwater runoff from the property which is to be developed, in compliance with this chapter and with Chapter 15.10 of this code, and with the following provisions. Management of stormwater shall consist of constructing storm drain systems and stormwater storage facilities, which includes retention and detention basins. As a minimum, all development will make provisions to store runoff from rainfall events up to and including the one-hundred-year, one-, three-, six-, and twenty-four-hour duration events.

2. For design purposes, the design storm shall be the 100-year storm event that produces the maximum peak volume out of the one-hour, three-hour, six-hour, and twenty- four-hour duration stormwater flow reaching the detention or retention basin when considering infiltration or other basin outflow. Developers proposing development within the City shall prepare runoff/retention calculations utilizing RCFC Hydrology Manual guidance to calculate the required retention capacity for each of the following storm events: one-hour, three-hour, six-hour and twenty-four-hour duration storms. Retention and detention basins shall have a minimum of 1-foot of freeboard between the ‘peak volume’ worst case 100-year water surface level and the top of the basin, and a minimum of 1-foot freeboard between the ‘peak volume’ worst case 100-year water surface level and the inlet elevation of the lowest catch basin, and street gutter flowline, draining into the Retention Basin.

B. The requirement for construction of a detention basin or a retention basin may be waived in the following cases:

1. The runoff has been included in an existing storage facility or in the design of an existing storm drain facility;

2. An application for a building permit to construct a single-family residential structure on an already subdivided or existing legal lot or parcel, not a part of an active development or parcel map;

3. Development which will drain directly into a floodway or a watercourse drainage channel which has been approved by the city engineer, or regional floodway jurisdiction using engineering analyses provided by the developer, as well as approved by applicable regulatory agencies, and that has the capacity and will be constructed to handle the additional runoff flow without increasing the potential for flood damage on any other downstream property;
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4. Development of a parcel under 5,000 sq ft in area where it can be demonstrated by local flood control agency required engineering analyses that no significant increase in the potential for flood damage will be created by the development. C. Stormwater storage facilities shall be designed and constructed according to the procedures and criteria established by the city, and shall comply with the following requirements:

1. The runoff area to be used to compute the stormwater storage requirements for a development shall be the entire area of the development, including any streets, alleys or easements within or abutting the development, and any areas tributary thereto, unless passed through per section 18.24.070 C(17).

2. If possible, storage facilities are to be located so they can intercept the flow from the entire development.

3. If portions of the area cannot drain to a primary storage facility, then additional smaller facilities are to be added for these areas as approved by the director of project review.

4. Individual lot facilities are prohibited except when a clear unobstructed access from a public right-of-way, for maintenance purposes, is conveyed by dedication or easement to the city.

5. No stormwater storage facility shall detain or retain standing water longer than thirty-six hours unless the basin has been designed and constructed to be a permanent body of water with appropriate health, safety and water-quality measures for such a body of water.

6. Stormwater runoff volumes shall be calculated by procedures outlined in the Riverside County Flood Control District Hydrology Manual, as amended. The one- hundred-year, one-, three-, six- and twenty-four hour storm events shall be utilized with runoff index numbers and percent impervious area for land uses established in the Riverside County Flood Control District Hydrology Manual, or in other technical publications as designated by the city engineer. Soils Groups must be obtained by the Riverside County Flood Control Plates C-1.02 through C-1.65 or Web Soil Survey.

Precipitation levels for the one hundred year, one-, three-, six- and twenty-four-hour duration storm events must be obtained from Riverside County Flood Control Plates E-5.2 or NOAA Atlas 14 sources, whichever is greater.

7. Certified Trash Full-Capture Systems: All developments shall comply with applicable National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit trash- control requirements. This includes installation, operation, and maintenance of State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Executive Director (or designee) 42 4924-5779-8054 v1 16

certified full-capture trash treatment devices. Full-capture systems shall be installed at storm drain inlets, catch basins, or other approved stormwater entry points to ensure that all trash 5 millimeters or larger is fully screened and prevented from entering the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4).8. Stormwater storage facilities are to be drained by infiltration and in limited cases, controlled bleed-off, discharge pump, dry well or other types of City-approved injection wells.

Methods which discharge stored stormwater underground by percolation must be in accordance with the approved groundwater master plan and approved in writing by the floodplain administrator.

9. Where controlled bleed-off is onto facilities with limited capacity, such as city streets or storm drains, bleed-off flowrate shall be limited to no more than the flowrate needed to drain the storage facility within 36 hours. Any proposed downstream conveyance from the facility must be first approved in writing by the City Engineer.

10. All retention and detention basins shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 15.10 of this code, or may be dedicated to the city, provided a maintenance district or other similar financing district or mechanism has been established to pay for the ongoing maintenance and care of the basin and related drainage facilities at no cost to the city.

11. If underground storage chambers are to be utilized, the only volume considered for purposes of calculating chamber volumes shall be in the respective chamber volume. Stone void volume shall not be considered or utilized to calculate chamber volume.

12. The maximum Infiltration Rate to be utilized in calculations for determining infiltration system rates shall be 50 percent (50%) of geotechnical field-tested double ring infiltrometer rate, not to exceed 2”/hr. The infiltration rate shall be considered zero unless site-specific data that indicates otherwise is provided.

All retention and detention facilities shall be required to have a maximum drawdown rate of 36 hours to totally evacuate said facility.

13. All exposed retention and detention basins shall be open bottom, with 3” - 6” placed angular rock sides over weed block. For retention and detention basins side slopes less than 6 horizontal: 1 vertical, alternative erosion resistant material may be approved in writing by the city engineer or designee. Retention and detention basins with side slopes steeper than 3:1 will be required to be fenced with materials approved in writing by the City Engineer. 43 4924-5779-8054 v1 17

14. All retention and detention basins shall provide a maintenance access road with a minimum width of 12 feet and a maximum slope of 12%. Retention and detention basins with side slopes having a horizontal-to-vertical ratio greater than 6:1 shall also comply with additional slope-related requirements required by the City Engineer in their discretion. Retention and detention basins shall not exceed 6 feet in depth unless approved in writing by the City Engineer and shall provide a minimum of 1 foot of freeboard.

15. Retention and Detention Basin Depth Marker: All retention and detention basins shall have visible monument markers installed at the basin bottom to indicate the design invert and depth of the basin. At least one depth marker shall be provided in basins less than 200’ in length, with additional markers required for each additional 200’ feet or less in length.

16. The tributary drainage area for which the developer is responsible shall extend to the centerline of adjacent crown street sectioned public streets. The development shall be graded to permit stormwater flow in excess of required retention capacity to flow out of the development through a designated overflow outlet and into the historic drainage relief route. In cases where there is no downstream outlet, retention of 200 percent (200%) of the peak 100-year volume is required.

17. Stormwater drainage historically received from adjoining properties shall be received and retained, or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route.

18. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries, flood levels, flood duration, or flood occurrences in any area outside the development.

19. Interception Drains and Terrace Drains shall be designed to provide adequate freeboard based on the maximum peak flow of the 100-year storm event.

Freeboard requirements are as follows:
a. For peak flows (Q) of 10 cfs or greater: a minimum of 1.0 foot of freeboard shall be provided.
b. For peak flows (Q) of less than 10 cfs: a minimum of .5 foot of freeboard shall be provided.
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c. In all cases, the drainage facility shall provide no less than 25 perect (25%) additional capacity above the estimated peak 100-year flow to ensure adequate protection from overtopping.

20. The sizing of grated inlets shall have a factor of safety of 2 (50% clogging of the openings). Pedestrian-rated grates shall have a maximum of a half-inch grate opening. Grates in traffic areas shall be rated (H-20). All traffic, ADA and bicycle rated grate inlets shall be labeled.

21. Pedestrian grates shall be used in all possible path of travel areas. All grates within pedestrian walkways shall be ADA compliant.

22. Outfall protection. All outfalls shall contain the following minimum protective measures:
a. Riprap apron or equivalent erosion protection.
b. Outfalls shall have a minimum length of 10 feet, or 3 times the pipe diameter, whichever is greater.
c. D50 stone size per City Engineer-approved methodology. d. Energy Dissipators shall be designed according to HEC-14 “Hydraulic Design of Energy Dissipators for Culverts and Channels” unless otherwise approved in writing by the City Engineer.

23. Stormwater Plan Requirements:
a. Comprehensive Analysis (All Facilities): All developments shall prepare stormwater plans that shall include the following information:
i. Total drainage area (on-site and off-site contributing areas) ii. Historic drainage patterns and flow paths
iii. Pre-development peak discharge rates
iv. Proposed Downstream Conveyance Systems

1. Proposed capacity may be approved in writing by the City Engineer.

2. Downstream Analysis
a. Impact Assessment: the developer shall conduct a
downstream analysis to:
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i. Identify downstream drainage infrastructure;
ii. Verify adequate capacity for proposed
discharge rates;
iii. Identify potential flooding or erosion
impacts; and
iv. Confirm acceptable outfall location/s.

3. Study Scope: The developer’s analysis shall extend
downstream to:
a. The first encounter with a recognized stream, lake,
or adequately size regional facility; or
b. The point where site represents less than 10 percent (10%)of total drainage area, or a minimum of 1,000
feet downstream, whatever is greater.

4. Improvement Requirements: If the downstream drainage system is inadequate to handle the proposed
development’s drainage flows, the City Engineer may
require that the developer perform one or more of the
following additional measures:
a. Additional on-site detention may be required;
b. Construction of downstream improvements;
c. Utilization of alternative discharge locations;
d. Phased release of flows.
v. All storm drain piping systems 12 inches (12”) or larger shall require design profiles in plans and calculations.
vi. Erosion and sediment transfer studies and other supporting data may be required as determined in the City Engineer’s discretion.

1. Erosion and sediment transfer studies, and other
supporting data shall be required for high-risk topography and soil types. Erosion and sediment transfer studies shall be required in all locations with steep slopes (> 15 percent), highly erodible soils (e.g. silty or sand soils), large exposed 46 4924-5779-8054 v1 20

slopes, alluvial fans that flow to the proposed
development. or where there is evidence of active erosion. b. Additional Requirements for Regional Stormwater Facilities: Applies to facilities designated as “regional” per Section 8.24.070(D) (1) or

8.24.070(D)(2).
i. Upstream Flow Accommodation: Stormwater management
facilities shall be designed to safely pass historic upstream flows without:

1. Increasing floodplain potential on upstream properties;

2. Creating new drainage impacts; or

3. Overtopping critical embankments or structures.
ii. Bypass Design

1. Separate Conveyance: Where feasible as determined by the City Engineer, historic flows from upstream areas shall be:
a. Conveyed in separate channels or pipes;
b. Maintained at pre-development rates and volumes;
and
c. Protected from commingling with on-site controlled
flows

2. Combined Flow Management: Proposed developments
that will combine upstream and on-site flows must comply with the following requirements:
a. The development’s total combined drainage
discharges shall not exceed historic peak flows;
b. The development’s emergency overflow capacity
shall accommodate blockage scenarios; and
c. Upstream flows shall not compromise on-site
retention volume
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for addressing rare or unique circumstances where strict compliance would create exceptional hardship without the need for separate discretionary approval by the floodplain administrator or city engineer.

1. Regional Stormwater Storage Facilities (not under jurisdiction of regional stormwater provider): Regional stormwater storage facilities differ from local stormwater storage facilities in that they serve drainage areas larger than a single development and provide regional or multi-project stormwater management benefits. Projects designated by the City as regional stormwater storage facilities shall comply with the stormwater storage facility standards set forth in 8.24.
a. No stormwater storage facility shall detain or retain standing water longer than forty-eight (48) hours unless the basin has been designed and constructed to be a permanent body of water with appropriate health, safety and water-quality measures for such a body of water.

2. Regional Stormwater Storage Facilities (under jurisdiction of regional stormwater provider): The developer is responsible for all coordination with the regional jurisdiction(s) when a stormwater storage facility is designated as a regional stormwater facility by the regional jurisdiction. Where City standards and regional jurisdiction standards differ, the City Engineer shall have the discretion to require more stringent or protective city standards.

48 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.G
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: John A. Corella - Director of Public Works
Title: Adoption of Resolution accepting an Offer of Dedication for Lots B and C in Tract 24515 for Public Street Purposes, and Lots H and J in Tract 24515 for Drainage and Floodway Purposes.

RECOMMENDATION:

City Council adopt the Resolution rescinding the prior rejection by the City Council of the offers of dedication for Lots B, C, H and J in Tract 24515, and to now accept the said offers of dedication of Lots B and C for street and public utility purposes, and of Lots H and J for drainage and floodway purposes, as described in the Resolution.

BACKGROUND:

Tract No. 24515 is located on the east side of Date Palm Drive, between Interstate 10 and Varner Road. The final tract map was approved by the City Council in 1992 and subsequently recorded in February 1992 (Vicinity Map attached).

Lots B and C, as shown on the attached tract map, are located adjacent to the east side of Date Palm Drive and were offered for dedication for public street and public utility purposes to accommodate the future widening of Date Palm Drive along its east side.

Lots H and J, as shown on the attached tract map, were offered for dedication to the city for drainage and floodway purposes, including the future construction of a 400-foot-wide drainage channel. At the time of final map approval, the City Council rejected the offers of dedication for these four lots.

Pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Section 66477.2(a)) (excerpt attached), an offer of dedication made on a subdivision map may be accepted or rejected by the legislative body. If rejected, the offer remains open and may subsequently be accepted at any later date by resolution of the legislative body. Upon acceptance, the resolution accepting and opening the street, alley, path, or right-of-way for public use must be recorded with the County Recorder.

DISCUSSION:

In this instance, it is recommended City Council accept the offers of dedication for Lots B 1 and C on Tract No. 24515 for public street purposes. Staff has determined the additional right-of-way will be required for Date Palm Drive as part of the Date Palm Drive I-10 to Varner Road Widening Project, which is currently in the design phase.

All land within Tract No. 24515 remained vacant and undeveloped since recordation of the tract map. In recent years, the property has experienced increased development interest, and city staff has met with multiple developers and consultants to discuss potential development opportunities within the area. A primary topic during these discussions has been the management of stormwater runoff that traverses the site between Date Palm Drive and the future extension of DaVall Drive, originating from Willow Hole Wash.

Due to the regional significance of controlling this runoff and the currently undetermined stormwater infrastructure requirements, acceptance of the offers of dedication for Lots H and J for drainage and floodway purposes is now considered necessary and in the best public interest to support the orderly development of the area. Although no active development is occurring at this time, acceptance of the dedications is recommended in order to preserve and protect the alignment needed for future stormwater conveyance.

The attached Resolution provides for acceptance of the dedications solely for the purpose of vesting title to Lots H and J in the city. The Resolution does not constitute acceptance for city construction, operation, or maintenance responsibilities at this time. Any future acceptance of such responsibilities may be considered separately by the City Council through a subsequent resolution.

In addition, the original offers of dedication for Lots H and J, as shown on the tract map, included the city’s right to convey its interest in the properties to an appropriate flood control agency, if necessary. The attached Resolution also incorporates this provision.

Accordingly, the attached Resolution has been prepared to accept Lots B, C, H, and J of Tract 24515 in the manner described above.

Upon adoption of the Resolution, the City Clerk will be directed to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal B - COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Objective: Cathedral City roads, gateways, public spaces, and other infrastructure are well planned, designed, constructed and maintained.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Tract No. 24515 Vicinity Map

2. Tract No. 24515

3. Portion of Government Code Sec. 66477.2(a)

4. Resolution Accepting Offer of Dedication on Lots B, C, H and J of Tract No. 24515 2 3

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10 Government Code - GOV
TITLE 7. PLANNING AND LAND USE [65000 - 66499.58]
( Heading of Title 7 amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1536. ) DIVISION 2. SUBDIVISIONS [66410 - 66499.41]
( Division 2 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1536. )
CHAPTER 4. Requirements [66473 - 66498]
( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1536. )
ARTICLE 3. Dedications [66475 - 66478]
( Article 3 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1536. )

66477.2.
(a) If at the time the final map is approved, any streets, paths, alleys, public utility easements, rights-of-way for local transit facilities such as bus turnouts, benches, shelters, landing pads, and similar items, which directly benefit the residents of a subdivision, or storm drainage easements are rejected, subject to Section 771.010 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the offer of dedication shall remain open and the legislative body may by resolution at any later date, and without further action by the subdivider, rescind its action and accept and open the streets, paths, alleys, rights-of-way for local transit facilities such as bus turnouts, benches, shelters, landing pads, and similar items, which directly benefit the residents of a subdivision, or storm drainage easements for public use, which acceptance shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder. 11 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF LOTS “B” AND “C” AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 24515, FOR PUBLIC STREET

AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES, AND CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF LOTS “H” AND “J” OF TRACT NO. 24515 FOR STORM DRAIN AND FLOODWAY PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, in connection with the approval and recordation of the subdivision map for Tract No. 24515, located on the east side of Date Palm Drive, north of Interstate 10 freeway, in February, 1992, Lots “B” and “C” as shown on that map, adjoining Date Palm Drive, were offered for dedication for public street and public utility purposes, and Lots “H” and “J” as shown on said map, were offered for dedication for storm drain and floodway purposes, together with the right for the City to convey its interests in said Lots “H” and “J” as dedicated, to any appropriate flood control agency. Said Lots are, described as:

Lots “B’ and “C”, and Lots “H” and J” of Tract No. 24515, as shown by map on file in Book 237, at Pages 32 through 38, inclusive, of Maps, Records of Riverside County, California.

AND WHEREAS, said offer of dedication of Lots “B” and “C” and “H” and “J” was rejected by the City Council of the City of Cathedral City at the time the final map was approved; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cathedral City and this City Council have determined that it is now in the best public interest and is a necessary action for the orderly development of the surrounding area to rescind the past rejection of Lots “B” and “C”, and Lots “H” and “J” and to now accept the said offer of dedication of said lots.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, as follows:

1. That pursuant to State Government Code Sec. 66477.2 (a), the previous
action rejecting the offer of Lots “B” and “C” of Tract No. 24515 is hereby rescinded, and the said offer of dedication for public street and public utility purposes as described above is now hereby accepted, and said Lots “B” and “C” are now hereby accepted into the City maintained street system pursuant to Section 1806 of the State Streets and Highways Code.
12 2. That pursuant to State Government Code Sec. 66477.2 (a), the previous
action rejecting the offer of Lots “H” and “J” of Tract No. 24515 is hereby rescinded, and the said offer of dedication for storm drain and floodway purposes, together with the right for the City to convey its interests in said Lots “H” and “J” as dedicated, to any appropriate flood control agency, is now hereby accepted, but only for the purpose of vesting title to the City and not for the purpose of accepting said Lots “H” and “J” for construction or maintenance purposes.

3. That the City Council reserves the right at any future date by Resolution to
accept said Lots “H” and “J” for construction and or maintenance purposes.

4. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a certified copy of this
Resolution, attested by her under seal, to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County.

APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City held this 27th day of May 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
_________________________
Raymond Gregory, Mayor
City of Cathedral City
ATTEST:
___________________________
Christina Burton, City Clerk
13 APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT _________________________ _________________________ Eric S. Vail, City Attorney John A. Corella, P.E.

Director of Public Works
APPROVED:
___________________________
Andrew Firestine
City Manager
14 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.H
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Adopt a Resolution Accepting Public Improvements and Certifying Completion of Private Improvements in Parcel Map 37876 (PUD 21- 001): Cathedral Cove 1.0, LLC Developer (Fountainhead).

RECOMMENDATION:

City Council adopt a Resolution accepting the public improvements and certifying completion of private improvements for Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Parcel Map 37876 and PUD 21-001; 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 project.

BACKGROUND:

Parcel Map 37876 and Planned Unit Development (PUD) 21-001, a Zoning Code Amendment, and several conditional use permits were approved by the City Council in September 2022, for the division of approximately 13.9 acres of land into nine (9) parcels, and the phased improvement of eight (8) parcels into a mixed-use commercial development.

These parcels are all located on vacant land on the south side of East Palm Canyon Drive, east of Van Fleet Avenue. The vacant land was acquired from the City Urban Revitalization Corporation (CURC), by the owner/developer, Cathedral Cove 1.0, LLC, also known as Fountainhead Development 2.0, LLC.

The onsite development includes drive-thru restaurants, a fuel station with a convenience market, and a future pad for a single or multi-tenant use, complete with on-site driveways, parking lot, utility and drainage improvements, and other infrastructure.

Public improvements included the widening of the south side of East Palm Canyon Drive, traffic signal modifications at Allen Avenue and Date Palm Drive, median island restorations, frontage REAS work and restriping that allowed the re-opening of Date Palm Drive south of the East Palm Canyon Drive intersection. Desert Water Agency (DWA) sewer and water extension improvements were also required.

The owner/developer has executed and recorded covenants which remain on title (will run with the land), which will require the owner to pay for the electrical energy for the street lights 1 along East Palm Canyon Drive frontage, and for the maintenance of the new Date Palm Drive entrance into the development.

When the Final Map of Parcel Map 37876 was approved by City Council, the developer executed an Improvement Agreement related to Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and posted improvement securities in the form of corporate surety bonds, as authorized by the State Subdivision Map Act. The agreements and securities were posted to guarantee the completion of the public and private improvements related to the development of Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Parcel Map.

All the required improvements for Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Parcel Map and PUD have been satisfactorily completed as required by the Improvement Agreement. DWA has approved the water and sewer improvements.

DISCUSSION:

A Notice of Completion (NOC) has been prepared and will be filed by the Director of Public Works upon approval of the Resolution, noting that all the improvements have been completed. No claims have been filed with the city against any of the posted securities.

Pursuant to State law, the surety bond guaranteeing payment for labor and materials posted with the Improvement Agreement will be released by the Director of Public Works ninety (90) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion.

The developer has posted a $157,890.00 one-year warranty bond to guarantee repair of any defects in materials or workmanship in the public and private improvements within the development envelope. This warranty bond will be released by the Director of Public Works one year after adoption of this Resolution provided no claims have been filed or challenges arise due to defects with materials or workmanship.

DWA required their own warranty security for the public sewer and water improvements and as such, the city did not require warranty bonds for these facilities.

The developer was required to post cash security to guarantee placement of all required survey monuments and property corners related to Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. This work has been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and certified by the Surveyor of Record and as a result of the foregoing, the cash bond has been released by the terms of the Improvement Agreement.

The securities posted by the developer to be released in accordance with the terms of the Improvement Agreement and as outlined in the Resolution are as follows (note that all the surety bonds are from Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company):

Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 related to Parcel Map No. 37876:

Public and Private Improvements:

For faithful performance: $1,578,900.00 Bond # PB 00621100105 For labor and materials: $ 789,450.00 Bond # PB 00621100105 Water Improvements:

For faithful performance: $102,000.00 Bond # PB 00621100106 2 For labor and materials: $ 51,000.00 Bond #PB 00621100106 Sewer improvements:

For faithful performance: $282,283.00 Bond #PB 00621100107 For labor and materials: $141,141.00 Bond #PB 00621100107 FISCAL IMPACT:

There will be minimal fiscal impact upon the city due to the adoption of this Resolution and the additional and/or improved public improvements.

The private improvements within the development and certain public improvements will be maintained by the owners and/or by the established Parcel Map’s owner’s association.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal B - COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Objective: Cathedral City roads, gateways, public spaces, and other infrastructure are well planned, designed, constructed and maintained.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Vicinity Map of Parcel Map 37876

2. Resolution

3. Notice of Completion
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4 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

CERTIFYING COMPLETION OF THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS IN PARCEL MAP NO. 37876 AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PUD 21-001,

AND RELEASING SUBDIVISION SECURITIES
WHEREAS, Parcel Map No. 37876 and PUD 21-001 is a division of 13.9+ acres into 9 parcels, and the development of a phased commercial development of 8 of those parcels, located on the southerly side of East Palm Canyon Drive, east of Van Fleet Avenue, approved by the City Council on September 28, 2022, and subdivided and developed by Cathedral Cove 1.0, LLC, and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Final Map for Parcel Map No. 37876 on April 26, 2023, and entered into an “Improvement Agreement Parcel Map 37876” with the Developer, which detailed Developer's obligation to complete certain public and private improvements related to Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Parcel Map No. 37876, and which secured the completion of those improvements with the following listed corporate surety bonds, in accordance with the State Subdivision Map Act:

Public and Private Improvements:

For faithful performance: $ 1,578,900..00 Bond # PB 00621100105; For labor and materials: $ 789,450.00 Bond # PB 00621100105 Water Improvements:

For faithful performance: $102,000.00 Bond # PB 00621100106 For labor and materials: $ 51,000.00 Bond #PB 00621100106 Sewer improvements:

For faithful performance: $282,283.00 Bond #PB 00621100107 For labor and materials: $141,141.00 Bond #PB 00621100107 AND WHEREAS, the Final Map was filed for record on June 5, 2023, in Parcel Map Book 256, at Pages 62 through 65, inclusive, Records of Riverside County, California; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of the Improvement Agreement, the Developer has posted a good and sufficient Warranty Bond, in the amount of $157,890.00, to guarantee the public and private improvements related to Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in said parcel map against defects in materials and workmanship; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has determined that Developer has completed all public and private improvements imposed as a condition of Final Map approval in accordance with the terms of the Improvement Agreement, and the Desert Water Agency (DWA) has approved and accepted the public water and sewer improvements related to Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 required within Parcel Map 37876, and
The Director of Public Works has further determined that all remaining improvement securities related to Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 may now be released in accordance with the terms of the Improvement Agreement, except for the labor and materials bonds and the warranty bond; and 5 WHEREAS, the public and private improvements constructed related to Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in Parcel Map 37876 include the construction, widening or improvement of portions of East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive, including traffic signal and median island modifications, street restriping, parkway and street light improvements, and on-site private drives, parking lots, drainage and utility improvements and infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has received written confirmation from the licensed surveyor of record that the final monuments were set and that the surveyor was compensated for same and has therefore released the monument security in accordance with the terms of the Improvement Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1; Acceptance of Public Improvements
That pursuant to Section 5 (b)(i) of the Improvement Agreement, the City hereby accepts the public improvements done related to Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 within Parcel Map 37876 on East Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive,
Section 2 . Certification of Private Improvements
That pursuant to Section 5 (b)(ii) of the Improvement Agreement, the City of Cathedral City finds that the private improvements and the on-site improvements related to Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 within Parcel Map 37876 have been constructed to an acceptable standard, and in accordance with City standards and specifications.

Section 3. Notice of Completion
That the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to prepare and file a Notice of Completion in accordance with the California Civil Code upon adoption of this Resolution.

Section 4. Disposition of Improvement Securities
A. That the above-described Warranty Bond, in the amount of $157,890.00, covering the approved work, as required by Section 2 (a)(iii) of the Improvement Agreement shall be retained for a period of one year from the date of adoption of this Resolution in accordance with Section 10 of the Improvement Agreement. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to release said Bond following the expiration of the one-year warranty period, so long as any necessary warranty repairs have been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works or if no claims against this security have been filed.

B. That the improvement securities posted by the Developer in accordance with the Improvement Agreement for Faithful Performance of the public and private improvements, and for the water and sewer improvements are hereby ordered released.

C. That the improvement security posted by the Developer in accordance with the 6 Improvement Agreement for Labor and Materials shall be held for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion in the above Section 3 in accordance with Section 6(b) of the Improvement Agreement and Section 66499.7(h) of the Government Code (Subdivision Map Act). The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to release said securities following the expiration of the ninety (90) day period, so long as no claims have been filed against the security.

Section 5. Effective Date
That this Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.

Section 6. Certification
That the City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City; and shall cause a certified copy of the Resolution to be recorded in Official Records by the Riverside County Recorder.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Cathedral City held on this _______ day of __________, 2026 by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
___________________________
Raymond Gregory, Mayor
City of Cathedral City, California
ATTEST:
__________________________
Christina Burton
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
___________________________ ____________________________

Eric S. Vail John A. Corellla, P.E.

City Attorney Director of Public Works
7 (“President of,” “Manager of,” “A partner of,” “Owner of,” etc.)

RECORDING REQUESTED BY

AND WHEN RECORD
ED MAIL TO:

Name
Street
Address
City
&
State
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE ONLY

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice is hereby
given that:

1. The undersigned is owner or corporate officer of the owner of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described:

2. The full name of the owner is

3. The full address of the owner is

4. The natur
e of the interest or estate of the owner is in fee.
(If other than fee, strike “in Fee” and insert, for example, “purchaser under contract of purchase,” or “lessee”)

5. The full names and full addresses of all persons, if any, who hold title with the undersigned as joint tenants or as tenants in common are:

NAMES ADDRESSES

6. A wo
rk of improvement on the property hereinafter described was completed on . The work done was:

7. The name of the
contractor, if any, for such work of improvement was
(If no contractor for work of improvement as a whole, insert “none”) (Date of Contract)

8. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the city of , County of , State of California, and is described as follows:

9. The street addre
ss of said property is
(If no st reet address has been officially assigned, insert “none”) Dated:

Signature of owner of corporate officer of owner
named in paragraph 2 or his agent

VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the the declarant of the foregoing notice of completion; I have read said notice of completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on , 20 , at , California.
(Date of signature) (Ci ty where signed)
(Personal signature of the individual who is swearing that the contents of the notice of completion are true)

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located on south side of E. Palm Canyon Drive, east of Van Fleet Ave. 05/27/2026
City Manager
26 Cathedral City
68835 thru 68935 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City CA 92234 8 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.I
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: John A. Corella - Director of Public Works
Title: Approval of corrected Resolution to Summarily Vacate unused five-foot- wide public utility easements (PUEs) on Lots 66 and 67 and a portion of Lot 68 of Desert Retreat Estates, and on Lots 56 and 57 of Cathy Estates, located north of Dinah Shore Drive, between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Wishing Well Trail, and rescinding incorrect Resolution 2026-01, (Vacation 2025-01).

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt a corrected Resolution to summarily vacate unused five-foot wide public utility easements on certain lots in Desert Retreat Estates and Cathy Estates, and rescind Resolution 2026-01, adopted on January 14, 2026, due to incorrect lot descriptions and measurements contained in the original resolution.

BACKGROUND:

At the January 14, 2026, City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-01 to summarily vacate unused five-foot-wide public utility easements affecting five lots located north of Dinah Shore Drive, between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Wishing Well Drive. The action was requested by the property owner to remove the easements prior to development of the site for use as a Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) water well facility.

DISCUSSION:

Resolution No. 2026-01 was subsequently recorded on February 6, 2026. Thereafter, the title company handling the properties discovered that the recorded Resolution contained incorrect lot numbers and several inaccurate measurements. Upon review by staff, it was determined that the sketch and legal description originally used in preparation of the Resolution had been superseded by a revised version, which was inadvertently overlooked.

As a result, the Resolution proceeded through the approval process and was recorded with incorrect information. A copy of the recorded Resolution identifying the incorrect information is attached for reference.
1 A corrected Resolution has since been prepared for City Council consideration. The new Resolution corrects the lot numbers and measurements contained in the original document and rescinds Resolution No. 2026-01. The corrected Resolution expressly states that it is intended to replace the previously adopted and recorded version.

The body of the original Resolution and the accompanying City Council agenda report accurately described the purpose of the summary vacation and the general location and nature of the affected lots. Accordingly, no substantive changes are proposed other than correction of the erroneous lot numbers and measurements.

The City Council is therefore requested to adopt the corrected Resolution of Summary Vacation, rescind Resolution No. 2026-01, and direct the City Clerk to record the corrected Resolution following its adoption.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

GOAL C- FISCAL STABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
C-6: Implement a private development entitlement and plan review system which is predictable, streamlines internal intake and review processes, and creates applicant experiences which are facilitative vs regulatory.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2026-01 with redlined errors

2. City Council Staff Report January 14, 2026

3. Sketch of Vacated Public Utility Easements

4. Corrected Resolution of Summary Vacation
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4 5

6 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.H
Meeting Date: January 14, 2026
From: John A. Corella - Director of Public Works
Title: Approval of a Resolution to Summarily Vacate unused five-foot wide Public Utility Easements (PUEs) on Lots 66 and 67 and a portion of Lot 68 of Desert Retreat Estates, and on Lots 56 and 57 of Cathy Estates, located north of Dinah Shore Drive, between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Wishing Well Drive (Vacation No. 2025-01).

RECOMMENDATION:

City Council make the required findings contained in the Resolution, approve and adopt the Resolution summarily vacating all City and public interests in the five-foot wide Public Utility Easements (PUEs) on Lots 66 and 67 and a portion of Lot 68 of Desert Retreat Estates, and on Lots 56 and 57 of Cathy Estates, located north of Dinah Shore Drive, between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Wishing Well Drive.

BACKGROUND:

In 1953 and 1954, prior to City incorporation, the Desert Retreat Estates subdivision and the Cathy Estates Subdivision, were recorded, and are located north of Dinah Shore Drive between Cathedral Canyon Drive (formerly The Betty Trail) and Wishing Well Trail (formerly Cathy Trail). On the recorded tract maps, the owners offered and the County of Riverside accepted various street easements and public utility easements (PUEs).

The recorded map shows 5.0-foot-wide public utility easements along many rear lot lines, which were provided for the use of the various utility companies who would service the area.

DISCUSSION:

The applicant and present owner of the subject lots, RDS Development, LLC, acquired the lots for the purpose of clearing the lots of all encumbrances, and then deeding the lots to the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for use as a domestic water well site. As part of this transaction, the six lots involved were previously merged by City approved Lot Merger No. 2017-495, approved and recorded in September 2017.

The lots in question have been vacant for years and because it is apparent the subject PUEs were and are unused, and because of the lack of existing utilities near these lots, staff deems 7 merit to this application that it qualifies for a summary vacation. While processing this application, staff found that Southern California Edison (SCE), Frontier of California, and Ramon Palm Mutual Water Company, all had their own utility easements coincident upon the 5.0-foot wide PUEs on the subject lots.

Staff contacted these utilities and every other possible utility company which might either have facilities in the PUEs or might need the PUEs in the future. Every utility company, except Ramon Palm Mutual Water Company, responded that they had no facilities in their easements, and had no future need of the PUEs. Southern California Edison had already quitclaimed its own easement.

Further investigation of the easement to Ramon Palm Mutual Water Company, revealed their easement was acquired in 1951 and the company itself ceased operations and went out of business in 1973, without any successor.

In the interests of the public and to eliminate these unnecessary PUEs, Engineering staff recommends approval of this request to summarily vacate the public utility easements as described above.

Summary Vacation: The State Streets and Highways Code provide a method for a summary vacation under certain circumstances. In this case, the five-foot wide PUEs on the subject lots have not been used for any public purpose for at least the last five-years and are not needed by the city nor any utility company for future use.

For the above reasons, this vacation qualifies for Summary Vacation under Sec. 8333 of the Streets and Highways Code. The attached Resolution contains the findings required to be made under this and other sections.

Because this matter qualifies for summary vacation, the State Streets and Highways Code does not require a public hearing, posting of the property, publication of any notices, or the adoption of a Resolution of Intention.

CEQA Review: This vacation affects over 70-year-old public utility easements which have been unused for public purposes and have no prospective future public use.

Staff has determined that due to the minor nature of the vacation, it is exempt from CEQA under Sec. 15061 (3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.” A finding to this effect is included in the Resolution.

Other Findings: Typically, a vacation requires a finding from the City Council that the vacation is in compliance with the General Plan. However, the city’s General Plan has no element or section concerning public utility easements. Therefore, no such finding is needed since the General Plan does not apply. A finding to this effect is included in the Resolution.

Staff is recommending the City Council make the required findings contained in the Resolution, approve and adopt the Resolution Summarily Vacating all City and public interests in the five-foot wide Public Utility Easements (PUEs) on Lots 66 and 67 and a portion of Lot 68 of Desert Retreat Estates, and on Lots 56 and 57 of Cathy 8 Estates, located north of Dinah Shore Drive, between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Wishing Well Drive.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact to the city as the result of this action.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

GOAL C- FISCAL STABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
C-6: Implement a private development entitlement and plan review system which is predictable, streamlines internal intake and review processes, and creates applicant experiences which are facilitative vs regulatory
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Vacation 25-01 Tract Maps

2. Vacation 25-01 Legal and Sketch

3. Vacation 25-01 Resolution of Summary Vacation
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11 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUMMARY

VACATION OF FIVE-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON LOTS 66 AND 67 AND ON A [PORTION OF LOT 68 OF DESERT
RETREAT ESTATES, AND ON LOTS 56 AND 57 OF CATHY ESTATES, WITHIN THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH,
RANGE 5 EAST, S.B.M., AND THE RESCISSION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01, ADOPTED JANUARY 14, 2026
(VACATION 2025-01)
WHEREAS, a request to vacate and abandon five-foot wide public utility easements on Lots 66 and 67 and a portion of Lot 68 in Desert Retreat Estates, and on Lots 56 and 57 of Cathy Estates, located north of Dinah Shore Drive, between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Wishing Well Trail, in the City of Cathedral City, has been received by the Engineering Department of the City of Cathedral City from the applicant , RDS Development, LLC, in order to prepare the site for a Coachella Valley Water District water well; and
WHEREAS, the said public utility easement s were offered for dedication for public use to the County of Riverside on the map of Desert Retreat Estates as shown by map filed in Book 26, at Pages 18 and 19, of Maps, and on the map of Cathy Estates, as shown by map filed in Book 27, at Page 70, of Maps, both in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California; and
WHEREAS, said offers of dedication for the said public utility easements were accepted by the County of Riverside by certificates on said recorded maps; and WHEREAS, the portions of the said public utility easements to be summarily vacated are more particularly described as follows:

In the City of Cathedral City, County of Riverside, State of California, those certain five foot wide public utility easements shown on the map of Desert Retreat Estates, as shown by map filed in Book 26, at Pages 18 and 19, of Maps, and on the map of Cathy Estates, as shown by map filed in Book 27, at Page 70, of Maps, Riverside County Records, located in the East half of Section 21, Township 4 South, Range 5 East, San Bernardino Meridian, more particularly described as follows:

The Easterly five (5.00) feet of Lots 66 and 67 of said Desert Retreat Estates;
Together with the Easterly five (5.00) feet of the Southerly 23.11 feet of Lot 68 of said Desert Retreat Estates;
Together with the Westerly five (5.00) feet of Lots 56 and 57 of said Cathy Estates.
12 Containing 1,319 square feet, more or less.
(Assessor Parcel No. 680-452-063); and
WHEREAS, a report has been received from the Director of Public Works that the above described public utility easements have no present or prospective public use, and that the vacation and abandonment of any City interests in said easements will not have a significant effect on the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cathedral City as follows:

SECTION 1. Authority: This vacation is being conducted pursuant to Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the State Streets and Highways Code, said Part 3 being the “Public Streets, Highways, and Service Easements Vacation Law” (Sections 8330 through 8336).

SECTION 2. The City Council finds and determines that:

A. Pursuant to Section 8333(a) of the said Streets and Highways Code, the above described public utility easements have not been used for any public purpose for the five consecutive years immediately preceding the application for this vacation; and B. Pursuant to Section 8333(c) of said Code, the above described public utility easements are excess to the needs of the City of Cathedral City and there are no public facilities or private facilities located within the portions of the public utility easement s to be vacated.

C. In accordance with State Guidelines, the vacation of the above described public utility easements is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the “General Rule” exemption of Sec. 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines which states that “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA”.

D. This vacation is exempt from a finding of conformance with the City General Plan since the General Plan has no Element defining existing public utility easements or their disposition.

SECTION 3. Summary Vacation. Any and all City interests, or interests held by the City on behalf of the public in the above described five-foot wide public utility easements are hereby summarily vacated and abandoned, and from and after the date of recordation of this Resolution, all such interests shall be of no force or effect and are terminated.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a certified copy of this Resolution, attested by her under seal, to be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County.

SECTION 5.This Resolution replaces City Council Resolution No 2026-01, adopted on January 14, 2026, and recorded on February 6, 2026, which is hereby rescinded due to errors in Lot numbers and measurements contained in the January 14, 13 2026, Resolution.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Cathedral City held this ______ day of_____ ___________, 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Raymond Gregory, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Christina Burton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_________________________

Eric S. Vail, City Attorney John A. Corella, Director of Public Works

14 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.J
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: Anne Ambrose, Assistant City Manager
Title: Second Reading - Add Chapter 11.21 to Title 11 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to Prohibit and Regulate Fireworks within the City and Adopt Resolution to Amend the Schedule of Fines for Administrative Citations
RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. To provide second reading by title only and adopt an ordinance adding Section 11.21 to Title 11 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to prohibit and regulate fireworks within the City.

2. Adopt Resolution amending the schedule of fines for administrative citations and establishing a greater administrative fine amount for a public nuisance violation of Chapter 11.21 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.

BACKGROUND:

On May 13, 2026, the City Council conducted a public hearing and voted to introduce the proposed ordinance and move it to be adopted. Attached for the second reading and adoption is the proposed ordinance.

DISCUSSION:

The ordinance adds Chapter 11.21 to Title 11 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to supplement the City’s existing Fire Code provisions prohibiting fireworks within the City.

The ordinance:

1. Prohibits the display, possession, discharge, sale, and offering for sale of fireworks, except as otherwise authorized by law or permitted fireworks displays;

2. Establishes enforcement authority, responsible-person liability, and administrative fine provisions;

3. Declares fireworks violations a public nuisance and authorizes seizure, disposal, nuisance abatement, and cost recovery; and

4. Allows the City to pursue available administrative, civil, and criminal remedies. A 1 companion resolution is presented tonight for approval amending the City’s schedule of administrative fines and establishing a greater administrative fine amount of $1,000 for violations of Chapter 11.21.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Adoption of Ordinance No. ___ is not expected to result in a direct fiscal impact to the City.

The ordinance establishes administrative fine, nuisance abatement, and cost recovery provisions that may allow the City to recover certain costs associated with fireworks-related enforcement, seizure, storage, transportation, disposal, and abatement activities.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal E- Safety: support continued Police, Fire, and Code Compliance engagement with the community
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. __ Fireworks Regulations

2. Resolution Amending the Schedule of Fines
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9 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
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, pursuant to police powers delegated to it by the California Constitution, has the authority to enact legislation that promotes the public health, safety and general welfare of its residents; and WHEREAS, the use of fireworks within the City of Cathedral City (“City”) poses a threat to public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the use, discharge, sale, offering for sale, possession, storage, and transportation of fireworks within the City create significant risks of fire, explosion, burns, bodily injury, death, property damage, noise disturbance, and diversion of police, fire, and other emergency response resources; and WHEREAS, the City desires to prohibit fireworks within the City to further deter unlawful fireworks-related activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that meaningful administrative, civil, and criminal enforcement measures are necessary to deter unlawful fireworks-related activities and to protect the public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that persons who cause, permit, aid, abet, or allow fireworks violations on property they own, occupy, or control should be held responsible because such violations frequently occur on private property and are otherwise difficult to deter and enforce effectively; and WHEREAS, the administrative citation provisions of this ordinance are adopted pursuant to the City’s police power, Government Code section 53069.4, and, where applicable, Health and Safety Code section 12557; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance is not a “project” under CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(3) and, alternatively, is exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that it will have no significant effect on the environment.

THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. RECITALS
The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. ADDING CHAPTER 11.21 TO TITLE 11 OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY

MUNICIPAL CODE
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Chapter 11.21 Fireworks Prohibited.
§ 11.21.010 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

A. Fireworks refers to and has the same meaning as that set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 12511, as may be amended from time to time.

B. Public display means a fireworks display conducted by a duly licensed pyrotechnic operator pursuant to a valid permit or approval issued in accordance with applicable state law and any permit requirements established by the City.

C. Responsible person means any person or entity who causes, permits, aids, abets, suffers, allows, or hosts a violation of this chapter, including but not limited to an owner, tenant, occupant, lessee, property manager, event organizer, or other person having possession, custody, or control of property on which a violation occurs.

D. Salute means any firework designed primarily to produce a loud report or explosive effect, including but not limited to fireworks commonly referred to as “salutes,” “report shells,” or other concussion-style fireworks.

E. Dangerous fireworks refers to and has the same meaning as set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 12505, as may be amended from time to time. § 11.21.020 Prohibitions.

A. No person or entity shall display, possess, discharge, sell, or offer to sell fireworks within the City except as otherwise expressly authorized by this chapter or state law.

B. Fireworks displayed, possessed, discharged, sold, or offered for sale in violation of this chapter are subject to seizure, impoundment, storage, transportation, and disposal by the City.

C. The possession and discharge of fireworks for public display by licensed pyrotechnic operators may be permitted for outdoor displays if approved by the Fire marshal, City Manager and City Council. Special effects pyrotechnics for indoor displays may be permitted if approved by the Fire Marshal and City Manager and otherwise authorized by state law.

D. In no case shall the discharge of a salute or any other similar class of concussion style firework be permitted.

E. A responsible person who causes, permits, aids, abets, or allows the display, possession, discharge, sale or offering for sale of fireworks on property owned, occupied, or controlled by that person is responsible for a violation of this chapter. § 11.21.030 Violations, notices, remedies and penalties. 4 4919-4376-2236 v5 3
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B. In addition to any other remedy provided for by this code, any violation of the provisions of this chapter is subject to administrative citation pursuant to Chapter 13.58 of the Municipal Code.

C. Each violation of this chapter is specifically designated as a misdemeanor.

D. This chapter may be enforced by the City’s law enforcement officers, code enforcement officers, fire officials, and such other officers, employees, or agents of the City as are authorized by law or designated by the City Manager to enforce this chapter.

E. Pursuant to Penal Code section 836.5, any City officer or employee authorized by ordinance and charged with enforcement of this chapter, including a City code enforcement officer, may exercise the authority permitted by that section for misdemeanors committed in the officer’s presence.

F. Each day a violation continues may constitute a separate violation to the extent permitted by law.

G. Where authorized by applicable law, including Health and Safety Code Section 12557, a responsible person may be required to reimburse the City for its actual costs, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal for its actual costs, incurred for the seizure, impoundment, storage, transportation, collection, and disposal of dangerous fireworks.

H. The remedies provided in this chapter are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies or enforcement authority available under this Code, the Fire Code, state law, or other applicable law.

SECTION 3. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Adoption of this ordinance is not subject to CEQA, as it is not a “Project” as defined by CEQA. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3)). A project means the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The requested action is to amend the Cathedral City Municipal Code to prohibit and regulate the display, possession, discharge, sale and offering for sale of fireworks within the City. This action is further exempt from CEQA under the “common sense” exemption as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)).

SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY
If any chapter, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have 5 4919-4376-2236 v5 4
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SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its final passage.

SECTION 6. PUBLICATION
The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage in a newspaper of general circulation and circulated within the City in accordance with Government Code Section 36933(a) or, to cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law using the alternative summary and posting procedure authorized under Government Code Section 36933(c).

SECTION 7. CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held on the ____ day of _____________, 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Abstain:

Absent:
___________________________
Raymond Gregory, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Burton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Eric S. Vail, City Attorney
6 RESOLUTION NO. ______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL

CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR

ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS IN THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY AND

ESTABLISHING A GREATER ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AMOUNT FOR A PUBLIC NUISANCE VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 11.21 OF THE

CATHEDRAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 53069.4 authorizes cities to impose and collect administrative fines and penalties for violations of any of its codes and ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cathedral City (“City Council”) adopted Ordinance No. 504, establishing a comprehensive code enforcement program and procedures for the imposition, enforcement, review and collection of administrative penalties for violations of the Cathedral City Municipal Code (“CCMC”), which is codified in Sections 13.58.010 through 13.58.160 of the CCMC; and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 892, consolidating the administrative fine schedules within the CCMC into a single section in Section

13.58.020(A) authorizing the imposition of a fine as set in the CCMC or such amount that the City Council may establish by resolution; and
WHEREAS, following the adoption of Ordinance No. 892, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing fines greater than the default fines for certain public nuisance violations of the CCMC; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Ordinance No. _____, adding Chapter

11.21 to Title 11 of the CCMC to prohibit and regulate fireworks within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to adopt a resolution amending the administrative fine schedule to establish an administrative fine of $1,000 for each violation of Chapter 11.21 of the CCMC.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.INCORPORATION OF RECITALS
The City Council hereby finds the recitals set forth above to be true and correct.

SECTION 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINE SCHEDULE The City Council hereby adopts an administrative fine schedule as set forth in attached Exhibit “A” and incorporated by reference.

SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE
7 This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption.

SECTION 4. CERTIFICATION
The City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City held on this 27th day of May, 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Raymond Gregory, Mayor
ATTEST:

Christina Burton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Eric S. Vail, City Attorney
8 “Exhibit A”
9 CCMC
Provision
Chapter Name 1st Administrative
Citation
2nd Administrative
Citation
3rd Administrative
Citation

5.94.030 Plastic Beverage
Straws
1,000a - -

11.21.030 Fireworks Prohibited 1,000 a

13.80.240(J) Cannabis 1,000/5,000b
a $1,000 per violation
b 1) $1,000 for each day a violation exists for those cannabis businesses with an approved odor control plan compliant with Sections 5.88 and 9.108 of the CCMC; or 2) $5,000 per month for those cannabis businesses required to obtain approval of an odor control plan pursuant to Chapter 5.88 of the CCMC that have failed to obtain approval of, comply with, or maintain an odor control plan
10 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.K
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Approval of Parks and Community Events Commission support for the Panorama Dog Park Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event - 2026 and the Esperanza Dog Park “Feliz Navi Dog” Event - 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a total allocation of $1,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) Small Events Budget to support the Panorama Dog Park Howl- O-Ween Dog Costume Event - 2026 and the Esperanza Dog Park “Feliz Navi Dog” Event - 2026 divided in the amount of $500 each, respectively.

BACKGROUND:

The Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) provide opportunities to engage the community and promote awareness of the city’s park resources. As part of its charge, PACE supports and participates in community events and related activities.

PACE is allocated $10,000 annually to fund small community events held at City parks.

Funding may be used for materials, services, or a combination thereof to support event success. Requests for funding are first reviewed by PACE and, upon recommendation, are presented to the City Council for final approval.

PACE continues to support events that promote community engagement and highlight the City’s dog park facilities at Panorama Dog Park and Esperanza Dog Park. These events are designed to bring residents together and encourage participation through themed activities, including dog costume events.

DISCUSSION:

At the May 5, 2026, PACE meeting, the Commission considered and recommended funding for the following events:

Panorama Dog Park Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event - 2026
This fourth annual event is proposed to be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, following the reopening of the park after seasonal reseeding, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 1 Panorama Dog Park. The event is free and open to the public.

Esperanza Dog Park “Feliz Navi Dog” Costume Event - 2026 This second annual event is proposed to be held on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Esperanza Dog Park. The event is free and open to the public.

Event Activities:

Both events will feature dog costume contests with awards for:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (small and large dog categories) “Best Combination Costume” (owner and dog)
PACE has identified sponsorship support for prizes and refreshments. The funding requested will support miscellaneous event-related costs such as signage and supplies.

At the May 5, 2026, meeting, PACE approved a recommended budget of:
$500 for the Panorama Dog Park Howl-O-Ween Event - 2026 $500 for the Esperanza Dog Park “Feliz Navi Dog” Event - 2026 PACE is requesting City Council approval of $1,000 from the Small Events Budget, divided in the amount of $500 each event, respectively.

PACE Budget Summary
Event Name Location Funding Request
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event-2026 Panorama Dog Park $500 Feliz Navi Dog Event - 2026 Esperanza Dog Park $500
Free Movies for Kids Summer Program Mary Pickford Theatre $1,100 Total Proposed $2,100
The Free Movies for Kids Summer Program is included above as it will also be considered at this meeting. If all programs are approved, the remaining Fiscal Year 2026–2027 PACE Small Events Budget will be $7,900.

Staff will notify the Desert Recreation District (DRD) staff of the above event dates upon funding approval.

FISCAL IMPACT:

DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER

ACCOUNT
CODES

PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or

ONGOING
2026-2027
Panorama Dog Park
Howl-O-Ween Dog
Costume Event
100-500-510-511-
8300-8301
M03511-
OPS-Parks-
M&O
$500 One-Time
2026-2027
Esperanza Dog
Park Feliz Navi Dog
Event
100-500-510-511-
8300-8301
M03511-
OPS-Parks-
M&O
$500 One-Time
2026-2027 Total $1,000
2 FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal F: Embracing, Inclusive City
These events promote community engagement, inclusivity, and activation of community park amenities.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. PACE “Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event” May Report

2. PACE “Feliz Navi Dog Costume Event” May Report
3 Staff Report
Parks and Community Events Commission
Item No. 2.E
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Sponsors: Vice Chair Antonio Baciu and Chair Erin Hyland Title: Halloween Dog Costume Event at the Panorama Dog Park October 2026 RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend the Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) approve the continuation of the Halloween Dog Costume Event at the Panorama Dog Park on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and authorize allocation of $500 from the PACE Small Events Budget and forward the program and funding request to the City Council for final consideration and approval.

BACKGROUND:

The Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) is dedicated to promoting community engagement and enhancing awareness of the city’s park resources. As part of the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget, PACE was allocated $10,000 annually to support small- scale events in city parks. Funds may be used for services, materials, or a combination of both, with proposals reviewed and recommended by PACE before City Council consideration.

DISCUSSION:

PACE Continues to initiate events that engage the community and highlight City Park amenities. The Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest 2026 marks the fourth year of this popular community event at the Panorama dog park.

The event consistently attracts between 150 to 225 attendees, including residents and their dogs, and has become a well-loved tradition. Participants and spectators enjoy the creativity of the costumes, contributing to a lively and engaging atmosphere. The event provides an opportunity to showcase the city's Panorama dog park while bringing residents together for a fun, family-friendly community celebration.

The particulars for the 2026 event are as follows:

Event Date: Saturday October 24, 2026 (day before Spooktacular) Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Panorama Dog Park
Minimum Volunteers: 8

4 Budget: $500 for event materials, banners and promotional flyers Prizes will continue to be supported through donations from local vendors, consistent with prior years.

The programs listed below are included on tonight's agenda for consideration by the Commission and have not yet been approved. The funding amounts shown represent proposed allocations, and the chart below reflects a potential budget scenario if all programs are approved.

Event Name Location Funding Request
Yoga in the- Park Amphitheater $ 3,100
Halloween Dog Contest Panorama $ 500
Free Movies for Kids Summer Mary Pickford $ 1,100
Paint with PACE Library $ 1,200
Feliz Navi Dog Esperanza $ 500
PACE FY 26/27 Annual Allocation Amount $10,000
Total Proposed $ 6,400
If approved as proposed, the remaining PACE Small Events budget for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 will be $3,600.

Given the strong attendance and positive community response, continuation of this event represents a valuable use of PACE funds and supports the city's mission to provide recreational and community engagement opportunities.

FUNDING SOURCE:

DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER

ACCOUNT
CODES

PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or

ONGOING
2026-2027 Halloween Dog
Contest
100-500-510-
511-8300-8301 MO3511 $500 One Time
2026-2027 Total $500
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Parks and Community Events Commission
Item No. 2.D
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Sponsors: Vice Chair Antonio Baciu, Commissioner Mario Jimenez Title: Feliz Navi Dog 2026 at the Esperanza Dog Park December 2026 RECOMMENDATION:

For the Parks and Community Events Commission to recommend approval to the City Council for $500 from the PACE Small Events Budget in support of the Feliz Navi Dog 2026 Dog Costume Event at Esperanza Dog Park on December 5, 2026.

BACKGROUND:

The Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) is dedicated to promoting community engagement and enhancing awareness of the city’s park resources. As part of the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget, PACE was allocated $10,000 annually to support small- scale events in city parks. Funds may be used for services, materials, or a combination of both, with proposals reviewed and recommended by PACE before City Council consideration.

The proposed Feliz Navi Dog 2026 event is intended to activate and promote the Esperanza Dog Park as a community gathering space. The event will provide a fun, family friendly opportunity for residents and their pets to participate in a festive dog costume contest while increasing awareness and use of the facility.

DISCUSSION:

Vice Chair Baciu and Commissioner Jimenez are requesting PACE support for the Feliz Navi Dog event Esperanza Dog Park.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Registration: 9:00 am -9:20 am
Location: Esperanza Dog Park
Volunteers Needed: 8
Budget: $500 (banners and flyers)
Event Program:
6 Participants will have the opportunity to dress their dogs in festive costumes and participate in a friendly costume contest.

Prize Categories:

Prizes will be supported through donations from local vendors.

First Place: $75.00 gift card
Second Place: $50.00 gift card
Third Place: $25.00 gift card
Two competition categories small dogs and large dogs, resulting in duplicate prize awards for each category.

The programs listed below are included on tonight's agenda for consideration by the Commission and have not yet been approved. The funding amounts shown represent proposed allocations, and the chart below reflects a potential budget scenario if all programs are approved.

Event Name Location Funding Request
Yoga in the- Park Amphitheater $ 3,100
Halloween Dog Contest Panorama $ 500
Free Movies for Kids Summer Mary Pickford $ 1,100
Paint with PACE Library $ 1,200
Feliz Navi Dog Esperanza $ 500
PACE FY 26/27 Annual Allocation Amount $10,000
Total Proposed $ 6,400
If approved as proposed, the remaining PACE Small Events budget for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 will be $3,600.

NEXT STEPS:

Upon PACE approval, the funding request will be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration and approval.

FUNDING SOURCE:

DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER

ACCOUNT
CODES

PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or

ONGOING
2026-2027 Paint with
PACE
100-500-510-
511-8300-8301 MO3511 $500 One Time
2026-2027 Total $500
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City Council
Item No. 3.L
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Approval of the Parks and Community Events Commission support for the Free Movies for Kids Summer Program at the Mary Pickford Theatre - 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the allocation of $1,100 from the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) Small Events Budget to support the Free Movies for Kids Summer Program at the Mary Pickford Theatre.

BACKGROUND:

The Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) provide opportunities to engage the community and promote awareness of the City’s park resources. As part of its charge, PACE supports and participates in community events and related activities.

PACE is allocated $10,000 annually to fund small community events held at City parks.

Funding may be used for materials, services, or a combination thereof to support event success. Requests for funding are first reviewed by PACE and, upon recommendation, are presented to the City Council for final approval.

Over the past several years, PACE has supported the Free Movies for Kids Summer Program at the Mary Pickford Theatre through volunteer participation. The program has consistently demonstrated strong attendance and positive community engagement, providing a fun, safe, and no-cost summer activity for families.

DISCUSSION:

At the May 5, 2026, PACE meeting, the Commission considered and recommended funding for the Free Movies for Kids Summer Program.

The program will run for eight (8) weeks, with showings scheduled every Friday from June 12 through July 31, 2026. Hosted at the Mary Pickford Theatre, the program offers free weekly movie screenings along with complimentary popcorn and water for attendees. 1 PACE Commissioners will support the program by volunteering to distribute and collect movie passes and assist with ushering duties.

Program Costs:
$250 per movie × 8 weeks = $2,000 total program cost
Sponsorship Contributions:
Dinner with Patsy: $500
Christiansen & Company: $250
NAI Consulting, Inc.: $250
Total Sponsorship: $1,000
PACE Funding Request:
Program support: $1,000
Outreach materials (flyers): $100
Total Request: $1,100
To reduce costs for the 2026 season, the program has transitioned to a smaller theater with a capacity of 152 seats. As a result, outreach efforts have been scaled appropriately, with approximately 50 flyers planned compared to higher volumes in previous years.

This program continues to provide a positive, accessible, and family-oriented summer activity that supports families, encourages community participation, and strengthens partnerships with local businesses through sponsorships.

PACE is requesting City Council approval of $1,100 from the Small Events Budget.

PACE Budget Summary
Event Name Location Funding Request
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Panorama Dog Park $500
Feliz Navi Dog Costume Esperanza Dog Park $500
Free Movies for Kids Summer Program Mary Pickford Theatre $1,100 Total Proposed $2,100
The Dog Costume Events are included above as they are also being considered at this meeting. If all programs are approved, the remaining Fiscal Year 2026–2027 PACE Small Events Budget will be $7,900.

Staff will notify the Desert Recreation District (DRD) staff of all the above event dates upon funding approval.

FISCAL IMPACT:

DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER

ACCOUNT
CODES

PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or

ONGOING
2026-2027 Free Movies for
Kids Summer
100-500-510-
511-8300-8301
M03511-OPS-
Parks-M&O $1,100 One-Time
2 Program –
2026
2026-2027 Total $1,100
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal F: Embracing, Inclusive City
The program promotes community engagement, inclusivity, and access to community recreational amenities.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. PACE “Free Movies for Kids Summer Program – 2026" May Report 3 Staff Report
Parks and Community Events Commission
Item No. 2.F
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Sponsors: Antonio Baciu, Commissioner, Angel Herrera, Commissioner Title: 2026 Free Movies for Kids Summer Program at the Mary Pickford Theater
RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend the Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) approve the continuation of the 2026 Free Movies for Kids Summer Program at the Mary Pickford Theater from June 12 through July 31, 2026, and authorize allocation of $1,100 from the PACE Small Events budget and forward the program and funding request to the City Council for final consideration and approval.

BACKGROUND:

The Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) is dedicated to promoting community engagement and enhancing awareness of the city’s park resources. As part of the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget, PACE was allocated $10,000 annually to support small- scale events in city parks. Funds may be used for services, materials, or a combination of both, with proposals reviewed and recommended by PACE before City Council consideration.

Over the past several years, PACE has supported the Free Movies for Kids Summer Program at the Mary Pickford Theater by providing dedicated volunteers. Each year the event shows record-breaking attendance. The program creates fun, safe, and affordable summer activity for the community.

DISCUSSION:

The Free Movies for Kids Summer Program continues to provide a fun, safe, and accessible summer activity for children and families in the community. Hosted at the Mary Pickford Theatre, the program offers free weekly movie screenings along with complimentary popcorn and water for attendees.

The program will run for (8) eight weeks, with shows scheduled every Friday from June 12 through July 31, 2026. As in previous years, PACE Commissioners have supported the 4 program by volunteering to distribute and collect movie passes, as well as assist with ushering duties inside the theater.

Additionally, as in past years, each attendee will receive a complimentary bottle of water in a small popcorn.

To offset the event costs, “Dinner with Patsy” and Live Happy have generously donated $1,000 to the city to participate in the funding of this program.

Event Details:

Based on coordination with Mary Pickford theatre management, the estimated cost for refreshments is $250 per movie, serving approximately 100 attendees per showing.

Program Costs
250 per movie x 8-weeks = $2,000 Total Program Cost
Sponsorship
Dinner with Patsi $ 500
Live Happy $ 500
Total Sponsorship $1,000
PACE Funding Request
Program Support: $1,000
Flyers Outreach Materials: $ 100
Total Funding Request from PACE $1,100
Additional cost saving measures have been implemented for the 2026 season. The program has transitioned to a smaller theatre with a capacity of 152 seats, reducing the need for larger large-scale outreach. As a result, only 50 Flyers will be produced this year, compared to approximately 500 in previous years, helping to reduce overall program costs.

The program continues to build on prior success by providing a positive, no cost summer activity that encourages community engagement and supports families. It also strengthens partnerships with local businesses and organizations through sponsorship opportunities.

The programs listed below are included on tonight's agenda for consideration by the Commission and have not yet been approved. The funding amounts shown represent proposed allocations, and the chart below reflects a potential budget scenario if all programs are approved.

Event Name Location Funding Request
Yoga in the- Park Amphitheater $ 3,100
Halloween Dog Contest Panorama $ 500
Free Movies for Kids Summer Mary Pickford $ 1,100
Paint with PACE Library $ 1,200
Feliz Navi Dog Esperanza $ 500
5 PACE FY 26/27 Annual Allocation Amount $10,000
Total Proposed $ 6,400
If approved as proposed, the remaining PACE Small Events budget for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 will be $3,600.

FUNDING SOURCE:

DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER

ACCOUNT
CODES

PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or

ONGOING
2026-2027 Summer Kids
Free Movies
100-500-510-
511-8300-8301 MO3511 $1,100 One Time
2026-2027 Total $1,100
6 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.M
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Approval of the Parks and Community Events Commission support for the Paint with PACE Event Series
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the allocation of $1,200 from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) Small Events Budget to support the Paint with PACE Event Series at the Cathedral City Library.

BACKGROUND:

The Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) provides opportunities to engage the community and promote awareness of the City’s park resources. As part of its charge, PACE supports and participates in community events, recreational activities, and community engagement opportunities.

PACE is allocated $10,000 annually to fund small community events held at City facilities and parks. Funding may be used for materials, services, or a combination thereof to support event success. Requests for funding are first reviewed by PACE and, upon recommendation, are presented to the City Council for final approval.

DISCUSSION:

The Paint with PACE event series is proposed as a summer pilot program consisting of one class per month during June, July, and August 2026. Classes will be held at the Cathedral City Library community room on the third Monday of each month:
June 15, 2026
July 20, 2026
August 17, 2026
Each class will run approximately 90 minutes, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and will be offered in a drop-in format for youth ages 6 to 14. Attendance is estimated at approximately 15 to 20 participants per class.
1 The program is intended to expand access to arts programming opportunities for youth in the community, particularly following a reduction in library-led art classes. The Desert Recreation District (DRD) has confirmed availability of instructors, and library staff have confirmed use of the facility.

The program is intended to serve as a pilot that could support future expansion into additional community spaces and potential partnerships with the Public Arts Commission and local artists.

BUDGET
PACE funding is proposed to cover art supplies, materials, and program support necessary to conduct the series.

Reusable Equipment: easels, aprons, brushes, water cups $200 Consumable Supplies: canvases, acrylic paints, palettes $400 Marketing & Outreach Materials: flyers $500
Miscellaneous: Incidentals $100
Total Funding Request: $1,200
At the May 5, 2026, meeting, PACE approved the:
Paint with PACE Event Series at the Cathedral City Library. PACE is requesting City Council approval of $1,200 from the Small Events Budget.

Due to the timing of the purchase of materials for the Paint with PACE Event Series, staff evaluated funding options across fiscal years. While staff initially requested that PACE allocate funding from the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, the availability of sufficient remaining funds within the current Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Small Events Budget allows the program to proceed without delay and ensures timely implementation during summer 2026.

PACE Budget Recap 2025-2026
Event Name Location Event Date Funding
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest Panorama Park October 2025 $100 Feliz Navi Dog Costume Contest Esperanza Park December 2025 $300 Yoga in the Park Amphitheater January-March 2026 $3,000 Family Fitness Festival Amphitheater April 2026 $3,400
Paint with PACE Event Series CC Library June-August 2026 $1,200 Total $8,000

If approved, the remaining Fiscal Year 2025–2026 PACE Small Events Budget will be $2,000.

FISCAL IMPACT:

DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER

ACCOUNT
CODES

PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or

ONGOING
2025-2026 Paint with
PACE Event
100-500-510-
511-8300-8301
M03511-OPS-
Parks-M&O $1,200 One-Time
2 Series
2025-2026 Total $1,200
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal F: Embracing, Inclusive City
This proposed event series promotes community engagement, inclusivity, youth enrichment opportunities, and access to community amenities.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. PACE “Paint with PACE” May 2026 Report
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3 Staff Report
Parks and Community Events Commission
Item No. 2.B
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Sponsors: Commissioner Angel Herrera and Commissioner Ashley McGullam Title: Paint with PACE Event Series
RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend the Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) approve the Paint with PACE event series and authorize allocation of $1,200 from the PACE Small Events Budget and forward the program and funding request to the City Council for final consideration and approval.

BACKGROUND:

The Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) provides opportunities to engage the community and raise awareness of park and community resources throughout the city.

As part of its charge, the Commission may initiate, review, and support community events and programs that promote recreation, health, and community engagement.

PACE maintains an annual Small Events budget of $10,000, which may be used to fund all or a portion of community events. All proposed events are reviewed by PACE, and if funding is recommended, the item is forwarded to the City Council for final approval.

DISCUSSION:

The Paint with PACE event series is proposed as a summer pilot program consisting of one class per month during June, July, and August 2026. Classes will be held at the Cathedral City Library community room on the third Monday of each month:
June 15, 2026
July 20, 2026
August 17, 2026
Each class will run approximately 90 minutes, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and will be offered in a drop-in format for youth ages 6–14. Attendance is estimated at approximately 15–20 participants per class.

The program is designed to expand access to arts programming for youth in the community, 4 1
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3 particularly following a reduction in library-led art classes. The Desert Recreation District (DRD) has confirmed availability of instructors, and library staff have confirmed use of the facility.

This program is intended to serve as a pilot for potential expansion into other community spaces and may provide future partnership opportunities with the Public Arts Commission and local artists.

BUDGET
PACE funding is proposed to cover art supplies, materials, and program support necessary to conduct the series.

Total Funding Request: $1,200
Reusable Equipment: $200
(easels, aprons, brushes, water cups)
Consumable Supplies: $400
(canvases, acrylic paints, palettes, paper towels)
Marketing and Administrative Materials: $500
(flyers, sign-in sheets)
Miscellaneous: $100
The programs listed below are included on tonight's agenda for consideration by the Commission and have not yet been approved. The funding amounts shown represent proposed allocations, and the chart below reflects a potential budget scenario if all programs are approved.

Event Name Location Funding Request
Yoga in the- Park Amphitheater $ 3,100
Halloween Dog Contest Panorama $ 500
Free Movies for Kids Summer Mary Pickford $ 1,100
Paint with PACE Library $ 1,200
Feliz Navi Dog Esperanza $ 500
PACE FY 26/27 Annual Allocation Amount $10,000
Total Proposed $ 6,400
If approved as proposed, the remaining PACE Small Events budget for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 will be $3,600.

NEXT STEPS:

Upon PACE approval, the funding request will be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration and approval.

FUNDING SOURCE:

DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER

ACCOUNT

PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or

ONGOING
5 1
4 6
3 CODES
2026-2027 Paint with
PACE
100-500-510-
511-8300-8301 MO3511 $1,200 One Time
2026-2027 Total $1,200
6 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 5.A
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Downtown Safety Barrier Project
RECOMMENDATION:

To approve the purchase of twenty-one (21) Meridian Archer 1200 mobile barriers from Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales LLC, including all associated accessories, support equipment, and related components necessary for deployment and operation, at a total cost of $189,225.10; approve a budget adjustment utilizing Environmental Conservation Fund 246 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 in the amount of $42,306.27 and Fiscal Year 2026/2027 in the amount of $52,306.28; and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase.

BACKGROUND:

Downtown events have increased in size and frequency, requiring City staff to regularly close streets and establish pedestrian-only areas around City Hall and adjacent public spaces.

These closures are currently managed with temporary traffic control devices such as cones, delineators, and barricades, which require significant staff time and resources for setup and removal during each event.

At the April 22, 2026, Study Session meeting, staff presented traffic control options aimed at improving safety and efficiency. Following discussion, the City Council directed staff to pursue the purchase of mobile barriers.

The acquisition of mobile barriers would improve event safety and increase the efficiency of street closure setup and removal activities. The deployable barrier system is designed to quickly establish secure street closures and pedestrian-only zones while reducing reliance on labor-intensive traffic control devices such as cones, barricades, and water-filled K-rails.

Compared to existing methods, the system can be deployed with fewer staff and in less time, allowing city personnel and resources to be utilized more effectively during downtown events and other public gatherings.

DISCUSSION:
1 Following City Council direction at the April 22, 2026, Study Session, staff worked with Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales LLC (Meridian) to procure a quote reflecting a full buildout for Locations 1-4 (see attached map). Locations 5-7 and additional safety improvements will be evaluated in the future biennial budget and brought back at a future City Council meeting for consideration.

Meridian Quote (Attached)
The following terminology and cost table reflect the full buildout associated with deployment at Locations 1 through 4, including all required accessories, support equipment, and operational components necessary to efficiently deploy the Meridian mobile barrier system.

The proposed equipment package is intended to provide staff with a complete and functional deployment solution that supports recurring downtown events, improves operational readiness, and minimizes setup and breakdown time during street closure and event operations.

Terminology / Cost Components
Archer 1200 Barrier: Crash-rated mobile barrier used to prevent unauthorized vehicle access.
Archer Manual Hauler 2.0: Hauler used to set up and remove mobile barriers. Archer Field Tow Bar: Emergency tow bar used to quickly relocate a mobile barrier. 4’ Arrestor Cable 2.0: Cable used to connect each mobile barrier for improved safety. 3 Channel ADA Cable Protector: ADA ramp cable protector used to shield the arrestor cables connecting each mobile barrier.
Wayfinding Package: Wayfinding signage that can be placed on the mobile barrier. Graphics Package: Reflective decal of city logo and reflective tape.

Meridian Quote
Archer 1200 Barrier $ 136,788.75
Accessories/Components/Equipment $ 30,927.58
Shipping/Taxes $ 21,508.77
Total Cost $ 189,225.10
Funding Sources
FY 2025/2026 and FY 2026/2027 Programmed Biennial Budget A portion of the funding is included in FY 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 Biennial Budget, with a total programmed budget of $94,612.55.

Funding Source Fiscal Year Funding Amount
Gas Tax 2025/2026 $21,153.13
Measure A 2025/2026 $21,153.13
Gas Tax 2026/2027 $26,153.14
Measure A 2026/2027 $26,153.14
Total Programmed Budget $94,612.55
FY 2026 and FY 2027 Budget Adjustment
To cover the remaining funds needed to complete the project, staff is proposing that the Environmental Conservation Fund provides a 100% matching contribution to the 2 programmed funds through a budget adjustment for FY 2025/2026 and FY 2026/2027 in total amount of $94,612.55. This funding source is appropriate because the mobile barriers support the operational needs of the city’s environmental programs, thereby establishing a nexus to the use of Environmental Conservation funds. Budget adjustment funding is summarized below:

Funding Source Fiscal Year Funding Amount
Environmental Conservation Fund 2025/2026 $42,306.27
Environmental Conservation Fund 2026/2027 $52,306.28
Total Budget Adjustment $94,612.55
Based on the quote provided, the anticipated improvements to operational efficiency and public safety, and the direction provided by the City Council during the April 22, 2026, Study Session meeting, staff recommends that the City Council approve:
The purchase of twenty-one (21) Meridian Archer 1200 mobile barriers, including all associated accessories, components, and related equipment necessary for deployment and operation, at a total cost of $189,225.10. A budget adjustment utilizing Environmental Conservation Fund (Fund 246) for Fiscal Years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 in the total amount of $94,612.55. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Staff proposes funding the total project cost of $189,225.10 through a combination of programmed funds from Gas Tax and Measure A, along with budget adjustment funds from Environmental Conservation Fund 246 for FY 2025/2026 and FY 2026/2027.

The following table summarizes the budget allocations for this project.

FISCAL

YEAR DESCRIPTION

GENERAL
LEDGER

ACCOUNT
CODES

PROJECT

CODE AMOUNT

ONE TIME
or

ONGOING
2025/
2026 Gas Tax 241-400-460-
461-8200-8201 N/A $21,153.13 One Time
2025/
2026 Measure A 243-400-460-
461-8200-8201 N/A $21,153.14 One Time
2025/
2026
Environmental Conservation
Fund (Budget Adjustment)
246-900-910-
911-8200-8201 N/A $42,306.27 One Time
2026/
2027 Gas Tax 241-400-460-
461-8200-8201 N/A $26,153.14 One Time
2026/
2027 Measure A 243-400-460-
461-8200-8201 N/A $26,153.14 One Time
2026/
2027
Environmental Conservation
Fund (Budget Adjustment)
246-900-910-
911-8200-8201 N/A $52,306.28 One Time
Total $189,225.10 One Time
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
3 GOAL E: Safety
Objective: Cathedral City is safe for all who live, work, visit, and play in our community.

E-14: Renew and improve our event safety planning, protocols and standards: streets, parking garage, Amphitheater, parks and others.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Meridian Rapid Defense Group mobile barrier quote

2. Meridian Product Sheet & Details

3. Downtown Safety Barrier Map
4 Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales LLC
177 E. Colorado Blvd
Suite 200
Pasadena CA 91105
United States
Quote
#QUO-S-12903
GSA Contract #47QSWA19D001F 04/29/2026
QUO-S-12903
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Bill To Ship To
City of Cathedral City
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City CA 92234
United States
City of Cathedral City
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City CA 92234
United States
Date Expires Shipping Method Sales Rep
04/29/2026 07/28/2026 Common Carriers - Sales John O Joly Item Price Level Quantity Rate Amount
AB1200 Archer 1200 Barrier GSA 21 6,513.75 $136,788.75
AMHA003-2 Archer Manual Hauler 2.0 GSA 2 1,925.18 $3,850.36 AFTB001 Archer Field Tow Bar GSA 1 574.18 $574.18
AACN4F022 4’ Arrestor Cable 2.0 GSA 17 574.18 $9,761.06 ACP001ADA 3 Channel ADA Cable Protector (1
Piece)
GSA 34 287.09 $9,761.06
AMB1200WSPWayfinding Package 1 0.00 $5,785.18
AGP001 Graphics Package GSA 21 56.94 $1,195.74
Subtotal $167,716.33
Shipping Cost $5,995.00
Tax (9.25%) $15,513.77
Total $189,225.10
5 2025 PRODUCT CATALOGUE
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www.betterbarriers.com
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