Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.H
Meeting Date: September 16, 2026
From: Christina Burton, City Clerk
Title: Ratification of Mayor Gregory’s Appointment of Tyler Rinehart to the Architectural Review Committee – Landscape Architect Seat RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council ratify Mayor Gregory’s nomination of Tyler Rinehart to fill the Architectural Review Committee seat designated for a Landscape Architect, pursuant to Cathedral City Municipal Code Section 2.30.010(B), for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2029.
BACKGROUND:
Chapter 2.30 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code establishes the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). The ARC is made up of five members appointed by the City Council to review and provide guidance on the design of development projects in the community.
Members serve without compensation, with appointments made in accordance with the terms outlined in Section 2.06.010 of the Municipal Code.
Section 2.30.010(B) provides that it is the preference of the City Council that the membership of the Architectural Review Committee include one local licensed architect and one local licensed landscape architect. The section further provides that the City Council may waive the residency requirement for those professional positions when necessary and in the best interests of the City. The Municipal Code also authorizes the City Council to consider licenses, certificates or degrees, education, training, and work experience in architecture, landscape design, other design, civil engineering, construction, surveying, or similar relevant fields when appointing members.
Mayor Gregory has nominated Tyler Rinehart to the Architectural Review Committee in the seat intended for a landscape architect. The nomination is presented to the City Council for ratification.
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Rinehart has a background in Landscape Architecture and more than 15 years of experience leading multidisciplinary design teams. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Create at TAIT, with experience in architectural design, planning, placemaking, and development projects worldwide. His professional work includes collaboration with architects, landscape architects, planners, engineers, developers, and public agencies. He has expressed a commitment to bringing a collaborative, objective design perspective to the Architectural Review Committee.
Mr. Rinehart’s application and letter of interest are attached to the staff report of Council’s review.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with ratification of this appointment.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Tyler Rinehart’s Application
2. Letter of Interest