CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 PM
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
Wednesday, June 10, 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. SunLine Presentation
Recommendation: This is a presentation only, there is no formal action required.
B. Development Code Update - Public Review Draft - Status and Next Steps
Recommendation: Receive the Public Review Draft Development Code Update and provide any additional direction prior to commencement of the formal public review period.
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. 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
3 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 27, 2026 Study Session and Regular Meeting Minutes.
Recommendation: Approve the Study Session and Regular Meeting minutes of May 27, 2026.
D. Calling a General Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Requesting Riverside County Provide Election Services and Establishing Regulations for Candidates Filing an Optional Candidate Statement
Recommendation:
Staff recommend that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing certain City officers, and requesting consolidation of the election with the Statewide General Election pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10403; and
2. Adopt a Resolution establishing regulations pertaining to candidate statements and other materials submitted to voters for the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026.
E. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Cathedral City and Desert Water Agency for the Clean State Revolving Fund Septic to Sewer Planning Project
Recommendation: To approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Cathedral City and the Desert Water Agency (DWA) for the Clean 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.
F. Resolution of Intention to Establish Improvement Area (IA) No. 23 - CFD NO. 2006-01
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of Intention (ROI) to Establish Improvement Area (IA) No. 23 - CFD No. 2006-01
G. Adopt the 2026 Local Roadway Safety Plan for Submittal to California Department of Transportation
Recommendation: Adopt the 2026 Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP); and authorize the City Engineer to submit the final LRSP to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
4 H. Amendment Seven to AB 2766 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between CVAG and Member Jurisdictions to Provide Sustainable Funding of the Regional PM10 Street Sweeping Program
Recommendation: Approve Amendment Seven to the AB 2766
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and its member jurisdictions to increase City and County contributions to 100 percent to provide sustainable funding for the Regional PM10 Street Sweeping Program, extend the agreement term two years through June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment Seven to the AB 2766 MOU.
I. Amendment No. 2 to the On-Call Agreement for Concrete Installation, Repair and Maintenance Services between the City of Cathedral City and Desert Ants Engineering, Inc.
Recommendation: To approve Amendment No. 2 to the On-Call Agreement for Concrete Installation, Repair and Maintenance Services between the City of Cathedral City and Desert Ants Engineering, Inc., extending the term of the agreement for one (1) additional year, and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2.
J. Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Broadway Cove (formerly Nirvana Estates) Tract No. 38091 under development by subdivider SH AA Nirvana, LLC (Shea Homes).
Recommendation:
For the City Council to:
1. Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 38091; and,
2. Accept the dedications offered on the map for public street and public utility easement purposes; and,
3. Approve the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 38091 and authorize its execution by the Mayor and City Clerk.
K. Approval of Improvement Agreement for Design Review 23-003 (DR 23- 003) and Specific Plan 99-58A (SP 99-58A) for the Developer Date Palm and Rosemount Realty, LLC.
Recommendation: City Council approve the Improvement Agreement with Date Palm and Rosemount Realty, LLC, for the construction of public improvements on Date Palm Drive, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, to execute the Agreement.
L. Purchase of Four (4) Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) for $427,169.28
Recommendation: Authorize the purchase after July 1, 2026 of four (4) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) in the total amount of $427,374.20, inclusive of vehicle acquisition, outfitting, decals, in-car video systems, and mobile data computers.
5 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 2026/2027 Rate Increase Request for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection for Residential, Commercial and Roll-Off Services.
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing in accordance with Proposition 218, consider all written and oral protests received, determine whether a majority protest exists, and if no majority protest is received, approve the proposed 2026/2027 rate increase for solid waste, recycling, and disposal services for residential, commercial, and roll-off customers; and adopt a resolution approving tax roll billing for residential services.
B. Annual Renewal of the Lighting and Landscaping District Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing, adopt resolutions approving the final engineer's report and order the levy and collection of annual assessments for the sixteen (16) existing benefit zones for the annual renewal of the Lighting and Landscaping District Budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027.
5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. FY2026/2027 Community Assistance Grant Recipients
Recommendation: The Council Subcommittee recommends City Council approve the award of grants totaling $70,000 for the FY 2026/2027 Community Assistance Grant Program.
B. 2026 Firework Enforcement and Response Activity
Recommendation: This presentation for the 2026 Firework Enforcement and Response activity is for presentation and discussion only. No formal recommendation required.
C. National Opioid Settlement Funds
Recommendation: City Council approve a new Special Revenue Fund for the dedicated use of the National Opioid Settlement Funds to create a comprehensive opioid response program/strategy.
D. Approve a Contract with C.J. Rench for the Fabrication and Installation of a Sculpture Titled "Crimson Sentinel" in the Esperanza Roundabout.
Recommendation:
1. To accept the Public Arts Commission’s recommendation to select “Crimson Sentinel” by C.J. Rench as the sculpture to be installed in the roundabout at Esperanza Park,
2. To approve a contract with C.J. Rench for the fabrication and installation of the sculpture,
3. To authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
6 E. Authorize the Purchase of "Great Scott", a Sculpture by Karen and Tony Barone, for Installation at Panorama Park near the Dog Park.
Recommendation: To accept the Public Arts Commission Recommendation to purchase “Great Scott”, a sculpture by Karen and Tony Barone, to be Installed at Panorama Park adjacent to the dog park and authorize the purchase and installation of the sculpture in a not to exceed amount of $38,380.
F. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Remote Participation and Technology Disruption Policy Pursuant to Senate Bill 707 and the Ralph M. Brown Act.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Remote Participation and Service Disruption Policy to comply with Senate Bill 707 amendments to the Ralph M. Brown Act
G. Ratify Nominations by Councilmembers for Commission/Committee Seats and Appoint Individuals to Serve a Three-year Term to Expire June 30, 2029.
Recommendation: To ratify the following nominations and appoint each individual to serve a three-year term continuing through June 30, 2029:
Planning Commission:
Nomination by Councilmember Nancy Ross to appoint Todd Hooks Nomination by Councilmember Christina Gordon to appoint Colby Gregory
Architectural Review Committee:
Nomination by Mayor Pro Tem Ernesto Gutierrez to appoint Sunshine Herrera
Nomination by Councilmember Christina Gordon to reappoint Stephen Burchard
Historic Preservation Committee:
Nomination by Councilmember Rita Lamb to appoint Craig Bugbee
Parks and Community Events Commission:
Nomination by Mayor Pro Tem Ernesto Gutierrez to reappoint Mario Jimenez Nomination by Councilmember Christina Gordon to appoint Erik Castillo
Public Arts Commission:
Nomination by Mayor Raymond Gregory to reappoint Craig Liebelt Nomination by Mayor Pro Tem Ernesto Gutierrez to appoint Diane Anderson- Minshall
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 7. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC
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