CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 PM
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
Wednesday, August 26, 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
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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.
2 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. STUDY SESSION
A. FIND Food Bank - Presentation on Hunger Action Month Recommendation: To receive a presentation from FIND Food Bank with no formal action.
B. Establishment of a Legislative Advocacy Policy
Recommendation: To review and consider options for establishing a City Council legislative advocacy policy.
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. Approval of the August 12, 2026 Study Session and Regular Meeting Minutes.
Recommendation: To approve the Study Session and Regular Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2026.
B. Commissioner/Committee Member Attendance Record
Recommendation: Receive and File
C. Check Demand – July 2026
Recommendation: The City Council acting in its capacity for the City, the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Successor Agency and the Cathedral City Public Finance Authority Board receive and file payment of claims and demands in the aggregate sum of $23,843,317.99 for the month of July 2026.
D. Designation of a Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting on September 25, 2026.
Recommendation: To adopt a resolution entitled:
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, California, designating a voting delegate and an alternate representing Cathedral City at the League of California Cities Annual Business meeting to be held on September 25, 2026.
E. Approve an Amendment to the Cathedral City Firefighters Association (CCFA) Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Cathedral City and CCFA.
Recommendation: To approve an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Cathedral City and Cathedral City Firefighters Association (CCFA).
F. Authorization to Purchase Axon Enterprise Taser Devices for the Police Department
Recommendation: Approve the purchase of twenty-five (25) Axon TASER 10 Conducted Energy Weapons (CEWs), including cartridges, accessories, and extended warranty for $105,508.61.
4. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Approval of Sponsorship Agreement for the 2027 Palm Springs International Film Festival
4 Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
• Approve the Platinum Level Sponsorship Agreement with the Palm Springs International Film Society for the 2027 Palm Springs International Film Festival in the amount of $90,000 in financial sponsorship and $20,000 in in-kind support services; and • Authorize the City Manager to execute the Sponsorship Agreement and any associated sponsorship forms on behalf of the City.
B. Extension and Amendment of Vehicle Tow Service Franchise Agreements
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council direct and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Vehicle Tow Service Franchise Agreement with South West Towing and the First Amendment to the Vehicle Tow Service Franchise Agreement with Mohica Towing for the purpose of extending the franchise agreements for a period of three years and amending the franchise agreements to:
• Include a franchise fee rate increase for years 4, 5, and 6 based on the All Urban Consumers Price index (CPI-U) for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario;
• Adjust the towing and storage rates set forth in Exhibit B; • Permit an annual review of the towing and storage rates established in Exhibit B; and
• Delete obsolete language.
C. Construction Contract Award for the Landau Boulevard Public Alley Reconstruction Project (C02607)
Recommendation: To award a construction contract to RJ Noble Company in the amount of $844,969.75 for the Landau Boulevard Public Alley Reconstruction Project (C02607) and approve a twenty percent (20%) contingency in the amount of $168,993.95 for unforeseeable construction cost; thereby bringing the total construction budget to the amount of $1,013,963.70; authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract documents; authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the project; and, issue the Notice to Proceed.
D. Approval of a Budget Adjustment to the HSIP Cycle 9A Traffic Signal Improvements at 12 Intersections Project (C08752), and Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Service Agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc.
Recommendation: Approve a budget adjustment to the HSIP Cycle 9A Traffic Signal Improvements at 12 Intersections Project (C08752), utilizing Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding awarded by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and authorize the City Engineer to prepare and execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. for additional construction engineering services necessary to complete the project.
5 E. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to Develop the Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan, and the Safe Routes to School Plan
Recommendation: Award a Professional Services Agreement to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in a not-to-exceed amount of $400,576.12 for preparation of the City’s Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan, and Safe Routes to School Plan; approve a
14.53 percent contingency in the amount of $58,218.48 for unforeseen costs and optional services; approve a total project budget of $468,794.60, which includes the previously authorized NAI Consulting, Inc. Task Order in a not- to-exceed amount of $10,000.00 for project management services; authorize the City Engineer to approve amendments to the Professional Services Agreement within the approved contingency amount; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and all required contract documents.
F. Accept Public Arts Commission's Recommendation and Award Contract to Autumn Martino for the Esperanza Park Mural Recommendation: To accept the Public Arts Commission's recommendation, award a contract in the amount of $50,000 to Autumn Martino for her mural concept “Rooted in Hope” for Esperanza Park, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. 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).
ADJOURNMENT
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC
The City of Cathedral City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 770-0322 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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6 Written Comments will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments may be submitted via email, letter, or other forms of written communication.
To email comments please email to [email protected].
Hard copies of written comments and any other document will be provided to the City Council and made available for the general public to review. All written comments received by the submission deadline will be made part of the official record. The meeting minutes will include: The name of the individual submitting the comment and a brief statement summarizing the content of the comment.
Submitted Written Comments will not be read into the record during the meeting.
AVISOS AL PÚBLICO
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Las actas de la reunión incluirán: el nombre de la persona que presentó el comentario y una breve declaración que resuma el contenido del comentario.
7 Los comentarios escritos enviados no serán leídos en voz alta durante la reunión.