CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
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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