Forcible Entry, Inc
11382 Amalgam Way Ste 100
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 US
+19169608291
[email protected]
www.forcibleentry.com
Estimate
ADDRESS
Juan Sanchez
Cathedral City Fire Department
68950 W Buddy Rogers Ave
Cathedral City, CA 92234
SHIP TO
Juan Sanchez
Cathedral City Fire Department
68950 W Buddy Rogers Ave
Cathedral City, CA 92234
ESTIMATE 9002
DATE 09/02/2026
SKU DESCRIPTION QTY RATE AMOUNT
FEICBTC20-
Fire
Forcible Entry Inc.
Conex Box Training
Center 20' Fire
"20' One-Trip Shipping Container
1 - Painted post build / Pre-delivery
1 - Fabrication for all doors, windows and roll up door props 2 - Smoke Holes for use with smoke machines (sold separately) 1 - Drainage Holes with drain covers
2 - Catalyst Force Entry Doors (CFED) Inward door have RAM capabilities
1 - Security Screen Door mounted to CFED
1 - Drop Bar Prop mounted to CFED
2 -VES Windows with Window/Burglar Bar Prop added -
(Mounted at 36” and 40” from the bottom sill to the interior floor ) 1 - Commercial Cutting Prop - modular mounting Bolt-on Mount 1 - Hinge Prop - modular mounting Bolt-on Mount
1 - Grid System - Multiple point mounting system for select props 2 - Rebar Tree Arms - modular mounting location capable via Grid System Bolt-on Mount
2 - Lock Breaking mounts - modular mounting location capable via Grid System Bolt-on Mount
1 - Roll-Up Door - RUD-CONEX - Built into the end of Box 1 - Roof Prop
1- Breach Wall w/Window to Door Prop
1- Interior wall w/residential door
2 - Exterior decks for 1 for each CFED
(1) 8 hour In Service Training
All fabrication, painting, Installation of props completed and installed prior to delivery.
RUD, lock break plates, rebar tree arms will not be installed.
Product will be secured and shipped inside the container.
Instruction or on-sight installation will be provided.
Customer to confirm location of all props prior to build." 1 83,127.93 83,127.9
3T
We truly appreciate the opportunity to work for you. Please let us know if you have any questions. We accept ACH transfer or a check mailed to 11382 Amalgam Way, Ste. 100, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Are you tax exempt? Please be sure to send us your state issued Tax Exempt form.
SUBTOTAL 83,127.93
TAX 7,689.33
SHIPPING 4,500.00
8
TOTAL $95,317.26
Accepted By
Accepted Date
9 Estimate 4002
ADDRESS SHIP TO
Firefighter Juan Sanchez
Cathedral City Fire Department
68950 W Buddy Rogers Ave
Cathedral City 92570
Firefighter Juan Sanchez
Cathedral City Fire Department
68950 W Buddy Rogers Ave
Cathedral City, California
92570
DATE
07/10/2026
TOTAL
$117,663.00
SALES REP SALES REP PHONE SALES REP EMAIL
Chad Smith (561)613-2927 [email protected]
ACTIVITY QTY RATE AMOUNT
40' Container
Hi cube. Includes purchase & transport to FFC Shop.
1 5,500.00 5,500.00T
Container Paint
Prep containers and 2 coats of oil based industrial metal paint. Color options:
- Matte/Flat Black
- Battleship Gray
- Dark Olive Green (Military OD Green)
1 2,500.00 2,500.00T
Engineering Plans/Design
Includes:
• Custom 3D CAD design
• Structural engineering
• Foundation engineering
• NFPA 1402 certification
1 5,000.00 5,000.00T
Prefabrication Labor
Prefabrication Labor
1 35,000.00 35,000.00T
Bravo Door
Built in force door based on our industry leading Alpha prop platform. Inward and outward opening. Basic package provides the following tactical options:
- Prop door mounts on both sides of the frame covering all inward/outward swings applications - Flexible and crush section training door
- Multi-level locking
- Built-in rebar/hinge cutting tree
- Drop bar capable with additional drop bar package*
- Panic bar cut thru system capable with additional package* 2 9,600.00 19,200.00T
Apex M12 Roof Prop
• 8' x 12' cut area.
• Hangers accept 2x4, 2x6, 2x10 w/quick pins
• Modular construction
• Flat, 4:12, 6:12, 8:12, 10:12, 12:12, 16:12 pitching
• Drywall punch capabilities
0 16,500.00 0.00T
Mod Decking- 8'x20'
8'x20' overall size with railings.
1 20,000.00 20,000.00T
10 ACTIVITY QTY RATE AMOUNT
Rappel- Cage/Frame
Rappel cage co-located with the rappel stanchion and decking. Allows for addition anchors ***With window for bail out training
***Rialto Build
1 9,000.00 9,000.00T
Rappel- Additional anchor
Additional rappel anchor
2 500.00 1,000.00T
Windows
Heavy gauge steel windows with closures. Sliding style for VES clearing. Accepts drywall for clearing. 4 1,750.00 7,000.00T
Custom Floorplan Layout
Custom floorplan designed with client. To include, but not limited to: hallways, doors, and walls options. 1 5,000.00 5,000.00T
Magnetic Moveable Wall Maze
Quick connect/setup half or full height walls. Universal system works via HD magnetic frame and panel system. System can reconfigure 8x20 -8x30 area.
1 15,000.00 15,000.00T
Shipping/Setup
Includes:
• Shipping of all prefabricated containers/materials
• Crane & equipment rental
• Anchoring & flashing materials
• Travel & Turnkey setup labor
1 20,000.00 20,000.00T
SUBTOTAL 144,200.00
DISCOUNT -35,000.00
TAX 8,463.00
TOTAL $117,663.00
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11 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.F
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
From: Michael Contreras, Fire Chief
Title: Purchase of One New Type I Ambulance – Fleet Replacement RECOMMENDATION:
Cathedral City Fire & EMS requests authorization to purchase one (1) Medix MSV 170" Type I ambulance on a Ford F-450 chassis from Republic Emergency Vehicle Services (EVS), in the amount of $397,061.61, together with a five percent (5%) delivery/overrun contingency of $19,853.08, and a Motorola Mobile Radio in the amount of $10,234.83 for a total authorization of $427,149.52.
BACKGROUND:
Cathedral City Fire & EMS operates four front-line paramedic ambulances and three reserve ambulances. One ambulance out of stations 1 and 3, and two ambulances out of station 2, supported by 3 reserve units. Consistent with the City's equipment replacement plan, the department currently has 3 ambulances scheduled for replacement based on age, accumulated mileage, and reliability. The unit identified for replacement this cycle has reached the end of its cost-effective service life, and rising mileage across the fleet has increased maintenance demand and out-of-service time.
In 2022, 2023 and 2025, following the passage of Measure W, the City Council authorized the purchase of a Medix model number MSV 170" ambulance from Republic EVS to standardize our fleet. This purchase continues that standardization strategy and is funded from the Equipment Replacement Fund (611).
DISCUSSION:
To ensure best value to the city, the Fire Department solicited and evaluated proposals from three qualified ambulance manufacturers. Each was assessed on chassis and durability, fleet standardization, warranty, delivery timeline, price, and long-term lifecycle cost. The evaluation is summarized below.
1 Evaluation
Factor
Republic EVS —
Medix MSV 170
(RECOMMENDED)
Demers MXP170 Leader EVS Type I
Chassis Ford F-450, gas
(medium-duty)
Ford F-450, gas
(medium-duty)
Ford F-550, 6.7L diesel
(heavy-duty, 18,000
GVWR)
Module Medix MSV 170" —
matches current fleet Demers MXP170" New 96"x173" module, 72" headroom Fleet
standardization
Yes — identical to
2024/2025 units
No — new manufacturer
to fleet
No — new manufacturer
to fleet
Delivery ~180 days after chassis
receipt (fastest) 15–18 months To be confirmed (est. 12–18 months) Price (per unit) $397,061.61 all-in* $393,565.59 fully
equipped** $409,848.17 all-in*
Module
warranty
Standard Medix
warranty
25-yr "lifetime" module
structure
15-yr module + 5-yr
add'l on remount
Lifecycle
strategy
Repower/remount
reuses existing module
— lowest lifecycle cost
Remount capable Remount-friendly
(heaviest chassis)
Cooperative
purchasing
HGAC (no formal bid
required) Direct proposal Direct sales order
Recommendation Rationale
All three proposals represent capable Type I ambulances. The Republic EVS Medix MSV 170 is recommended because it is identical to the four (4) units the city standardized in 2023, and standardization is the foundation of the department's long term life cycle cost strategy.
It can be procured through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) cooperative contract, is competitively priced, and offers fastest delivery (approximately 180 days after chassis receipt versus 15–18 months).
The Demers MXP170 is a strong, fully equipped unit with an excellent module warranty, but introduces a second manufacturer to the fleet and carries a materially longer delivery time.
The Leader EVS Type I offers the heaviest-duty F-550 diesel chassis and a remount-friendly module warranty and remains available should Council prefer a heavier platform.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Fiscal Impact is as follows:
2026 Medix Ambulance MSV 170" (Republic EVS) $397,061.61* 5% Delivery / Overrun Contingency $19,853.08
Motorola APX 8500 Mobile Radio 10,234.83*
Total $427,149.52
*Indicates CA State and city sales tax (9.25%) included. Funding will come from the Equipment Replacement Fund (611). 2
DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER
ACCOUNT
CODES
PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or
ONGOING
2026-2027 Ambulance 611-000-000-
000-8800-8807 N/A $427,149.52 ONE TIME
2026-2027 Total $427,149.52
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal E - Safety
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Republic EVS Estimate – Medix MSV 170” Type I on Ford F-450
2. Demers MXP170 Proposal
3. Demers MXP170 Specifications
4. Leader EVS Type I Proposal
5. Leader EVS Type I (Ford F-550) Specifications
6. Motorola Mobile Radio Quote 3837721
3 Qty Price Each Extended Price
1 $362,470.81 $362,470.81
1 $33,528.55 $33,528.55
1 $50.00 $50.00
1 $12.25 $12.25
1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
1 $397,061.61 $397,061.61
Cathedral City Fire Department
9/23/2026 Garett Adelman 9/23/2026
Signature Date Signature Date
Garett Adelman
Printed Name Printed Name
Director of Sales
Title Title
Delivery Terms: Delivery shall be 180 days or less after Receipt of Chassis as well as approved work order and production drawing if applicable. F.O.B. shall be Huntington Beach, CA.
Chassis VIN Number(s): To Be Determined After Production Start Date Quoted prices that include factory rebates are subject to change. If the rebate amount changes or becomes unavailable the difference will be invoiced to the purchaser. Chassis prices are subject to change by the OEM. If the price changes, the difference will be invoiced to the purchaser.
Large ticket items (cot hardware, radio equipment, etc.) may ship prior to construction and will be invoiced to purchaser at that time. Previously invoiced equipment costs will be deducted from the final balance.
Description
HGAC Fee
Total Purchase Price
Payment Terms: 100% of the contract payment is due at time of delivery unless otherwise specified in writing. Title for the ambulance will be delivered within fourteen (14) business days after payment has processed through the financial institution.
Offer and Purchase Agreement for: Cathedral City Fire Department Republic EVS
Signature below represents acceptance of above contract and terms:
Date Offered: September 23, 2026
Three Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand Sixty One Dollars and Sixty Cents $397,061.61
One (1) Medix Specialty Vehicles Type I MSV 170" on 2025 Ford F-450 4 x 2 Gasoline Powered Chassis, Two Door
Standard Cab
Tax (Based on a Rate of 9.25%)
DMV Fee
Tire Fee
Offer is based on build quote and any reference drawings if applicable. Prior to ambulance construction, a final engineered build quote will be provided for customer review and approval. Any changes requested may result in additional charges.
One (1) Medix Specialty Vehicles Type I MSV 170" on 2025 Ford F-450 4 x 2 Gasoline Powered Chassis, Two Door Standard Cab
Republic EVS
7471 Talbert Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
4 1240 E. Locust Street, Suite 203, Ontario, CA 91761
RedSky Emergency Vehicles 866.500.5948 redskyemergency.com Dear Chief Contreras & Captain Kidd:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide a proposal for custom-designed Type I ambulances for your growing EMS response needs. Below is our proposal for two (2) Demers MXP170 Type I ambulances on Ford F450 4x4 gas chassis as per the attached spec summary. Engineering drawings are in development and will be provided as soon as possible.
Demers Ambulances are known for combining advanced engineering, durable construction, and thoughtful ergonomics to support the demanding needs of today’s EMS providers. With a strong focus on safety, reliability, crew efficiency, and lifecycle value, Demers offers a broad range of ambulance configurations designed to perform in high-use environments while providing patients and crews with a comfortable, functional workspace. Demers Ambulances is also ISO 9001:2015 certified. Demers Ambulances USA is wholly-owned by JB Poindexter & Co., a US-veteran-owned company based in Houston, Texas.
The proposed ambulances are option rich and reflect the design priorities that the department has communicated.
Highlights of the proposed configuration are listed below. • Ford F450 XLT 4x2 Super Duty gas chassis, 4x4
• Liquid Spring suspension
• 170” Module / 72” interior headroom
• Anti-theft system
• Demers MMC multiplex electrical system with
remote diagnostics and programming
capability
• Buell air horns
• Whelen Pioneer Plus™ Surface Mount, Dual,
Combination Flood/Spot on front of module,
centered, below standard warning lights.
• Full-height rear streetside compartment for
SCBA and gear storage
• Opticom infrared system 794H on front of
module
• Safety emergency lights on inside of each
compartment
• Four (4) Oxygen outlets: (2) Action area, (1)
Curbside wall, (1) Ceiling
• Storage for two (2) ‘’D-Size’’ portable
cylinders
• Xantrex 1000-watt True Sine inverter with
battery charger and 30-amp Auto Eject
shoreline
• Upgraded premium AC system with
secondary compressor and 135,000 BTU
roof-mounted condenser
• Coleman Mach 8 RV-Style AC for in-station
cooling
• Separate heater unit with invisible outlet
along the base of the streetside cabinets
• Large, frameless module door windows
• LED strip lighting for interior cabinets &
exterior compartments
• Knox MedVault electronic narcotics locker in
left bulkhead
• Four-point / one-click safety belts on all seats
• Custom graphics to match fleet including rear
chevrons
• Custom two-tone paint scheme to match
fleet, white-over-red
• Floor Plate & Pre-wire for Stryker PowerLOAD;
• Dealer supplied items include Stryker
PowerLoad powered cot retention system,
Stryker Model 6507 High-Configuration cot
and Meret Safety Net Roll-Up Bag
DEMERS MXP170 TYPE I AMBULANCES September 18, 2026
FORD F450XLT DIESEL CHASSIS 4X2
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Rd.
Cathedral City, CA. 92234
5 1240 E. Locust Street, Suite 203, Ontario, CA 91761
RedSky Emergency Vehicles 866.500.5948 redskyemergency.com Aftermarket Support
RedSky Emergency Vehicles is committed to providing Cathedral City Fire Department with responsive, local service and warranty support throughout the life of its ambulances. A key part of that support is our partnership with Fire Apparatus Solutions in Rialto, giving the department access to experienced emergency vehicle technicians close to home for routine service, repairs, warranty work, and troubleshooting. This local capability is backed by RedSky’s service and warranty team, allowing us to coordinate directly with the department, the service provider, and the ambulance manufacturer to resolve issues quickly and minimize vehicle downtime. Our goal is to provide Cathedral City Fire Department with not only a high-quality ambulance at delivery, but also the dependable, long-term support needed to keep its units in service and mission-ready.
Warranties
§ Module Structure: 25 Years “Lifetime”/Unlimited Miles § Paint: 5 Years/180,000 Miles (non-prorated)
§ Electrical: 5 Years/180,000 Miles
§ Materials and Workmanship: 5 Years/180,000 Miles
§ OEM Materials: 2 Years/75,000 Miles
We are pleased to offer the below pricing:
Pricing:
Description Unit Price* Total Price
Two (2) Demers MXP170 Type I Ambulances, Ford F450XLT Super Duty Chassis, 4x4, gas, per the attached summary specifications.
List of Dealer to Furnish equipment
Stryker PowerLoad powered cot retention system
Stryker Power Pro 2 Cot, Model 6507, High Configuration $289,900.00
$33,141.50
$37,201.60
$579,800.00
$66,283.00
$74,403.20
Sales Tax 9.250%, Riverside County, Cathedral City $33,322.49 $66,644.98 Total $393,565.59 $787,131.18
*Includes estimated Ford GPC rebate of -$2,900 and assumes Cathedral City Fire Department has an active Ford GPC code at time of order. Changes to the Ford GPC code rebate and changes to the chassis price by Ford will result in a price adjustment at time of final invoicing.
Payment Terms: Payment shall be made directly to RedSky Emergency Vehicles, Inc. or as directed by RedSky.
Delivery Times: Estimated completion at Demers Ambulances between 15 - 18 months. Schedule to be determine Seller shall not be liable for failure to deliver or for any delay in delivering the motor vehicles covered by this agreement where such failure or delay is due, in whole or in part, to any cause beyond the control or without the fault or negligence of the Seller. Delays from the chassis manufacturer will result in extended delivery time, as will changes to this contract once the order has been placed with Demers Ambulance. Additions or deletions may be made if the vehicle has not passed that point in production at the time of change.
Delivery Terms: FOB Cathedral City Fire Department, CA
6 1240 E. Locust Street, Suite 203, Ontario, CA 91761
RedSky Emergency Vehicles 866.500.5948 redskyemergency.com Sales & Use Taxes: The price for the motor vehicle specified in this agreement does not include Sales Taxes and Use Taxes (Federal, State, or Local) unless expressly stated. Purchaser assumes and agrees to pay, unless prohibited by law, and such Sales, Use, or Occupational Taxes imposed on or applicable to the transaction covered by this agreement, regardless of which party may have primary tax liability.
Cancellation: If customer should choose to cancel the order after execution of the purchase agreement and acceptance of the order at RedSky Emergency Vehicles, customer shall be liable for all expenses incurred prior to date of cancellation.
Validity: 30 days
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this information and I look forward to future discussions about your ambulance needs. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions and concerns.
Respectfully,
Kirsten Skyba
VP – Operations & Customer Service
RedSky Emergency Vehicles
7 Specification Summary
Reference: QUO0000015466 Rev: 0 Opportunity: Cathedral City Fire - (2) MXP170 Purchaser: Redsky Emergency Vehicles Account Cathedral City Fire Department Contact: Kirsten Skyba Contact: Nathan Kidd
Address: 1240 E. Locust Street, Suite 203 Billing Address: 32100 Desert Vista Rd Ontario, CA 91761 Cathedral City, CA 92234
Sales Contact: Daniel Salvatori
Mobile: 909.969.3635
Name Specifica*ons
Type I - MXP170 Overall Length 294" - 311" (747 cm - 790 cm) Overall Width 95" (241 cm)
Overall Height 110" (279 cm)**
Headroom 72" (183 cm)
Wheelbase 174" - 192" (442 cm - 488 cm )*
Payload Capacity Up to 5500 lbs (2495 kg)
*Depending on chassis selecZon
**Total height of vehicle may differ according to chassis and suspension
Sales Options by Category
10-Base (BAS)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
BAS-BON-11 No Bond Required
No Bond Required
1.00 BAS-DRW-11 Drawing Required
Drawing Required
1.00 BAS-GPO-11 No GPO Contract Required
No Group Purchasing OrganizaZon contract required
1.00 BAS-PLA-12 TYPE I - MXP170
TYPE I - MXP170
1.00 BAS-REG-11 United States
Sales AdministraZon Charge
1.00 BAS-TYP-11 Type I - Pick up
Type I - Pick up
1.00 NEW-CNF-11 New ConfiguraSon (4pts)
New SAE J3026 configuraZon
1.00 11-Chassis (CH*)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
CHP-FRD-00 Conversion Ford F350/F450 Chassis Cab
Conversion Ford F350/F450 Chassis Cab
1.00 CHP-FRD-27 Ford F450XLT Super Duty Gas Chassis Cab 4X4 193 Ford F450XLT Super Duty Gas Chassis Cab 4X4 193 7,3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gasoline Engine Wheelbase 193" (4902 mm) GVWR (Gross vehicle weight raZng) 16,500 Lbs
1.00 CHP-RCA-00 Regular chassis cab
Regular chassis cab
8 1.00
12-Suspension (SUS)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
SUS-LIQ-11 LiquidSpring™ Suspension Type I
Compressible Liquid AdapZve Suspension System, is a smart suspension systems.
Liquid--based struts and an on--board processor provide beher handling and control, and a smoother, soier ride. The reduced vehicle vibraZon increases comfort.
1.00 13-Module (MOD)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
MOD-ALU-14 MXP170 Ambulance Module
Ambulance Module Structure / Door Structure and Accessories. (Included)
1.00 14-Module ConfiguraBon (MCF)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
MCF-CC1-11 C1 Door, ALS Access and Ba`ery LocaSon
First door on curbside (C1) for ALS compartment access and bahery slide out sealed compartment. (Included)
1.00 MCF-CC2-11 C2, Curbside Entry Door
Side entry door on curbside (C2) for paZent compartment access, with flush-mounted, automoZve-style window.
1.00 MCF-CC3-11 C3 Door, Storage Exterior Compartment
Third door on curbside (C3) for backboard or other storage. (Included)
1.00 MCF-CC3-12 Premium Backboard Dividers, Three (3), with Belts Three (3) adjustable Premium backboard dividers, with belts, in C3 compartment.
1.00 MCF-CC3-24 Delete standard backboard dividers in C3 Empty C3 compartment. Delete standard backboard dividers in C3
1.00 MCF-CML-12 High-Intensity Compartment Tube LighSng High-intensity tube lighZng for Compartments. With Side entry Door Steps.
1.00 MCF-ELE-11 E Door, Electrical Exterior Compartment Upper door (E) for electrical panel access. (Included)
1.00 MCF-RDR-11 A1 and A2, Rear Entry Doors, Indiv. Door Handles Two (2) rear entry doors for paZent compartment access, each with its individual exterior door handle.
1.00 MCF-SS1-11 S1 Door, Main Oxygen Exterior Compartment First door on streetside (S1) for main verZcal oxygen cylinder. (Included)
1.00 MCF-SS2-13 Stair Chair Holder on Compartment Door
Stair chair holder on S2 compartment door.
1.00 MCF-SS2-15 S2 Door, Storage Exterior Comp
Second door on streetside (S2) for equipment storage for MX/MXP170. (included)
1.00 MCF-SS3-11 S3 Compartment, Equipment Storage, Full height Third door on streetside (S3) for equipment storage. Full height compartment.
1.00 MCF-SS3-16 Full-Depth Shelves, Three (3), Adjustable Three (3) full-depth, adjustable shelves in S3 compartment.
1.00 SR00239293 C3: Full-Height Divider
Full-height divider to be posiZoned against interior cabinet.
1.00 15-LighBng (LGT)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
LGT-FSL-18 OpScom® Infrared System 794H
OpZcom® Infrared System 794H, installed on front of module. Model 794H. The OpZcom Emiher is an encoded signal device intended for emergency vehicles. Enter text here
1.00 LGT-LSL-11 Turn Signal Lights, Amber (2), LED
Two (2) amber turn-signal lights, intermediate side mount. Whelen 700 series (7 x 3) LED lights.
1.00 LGT-LSL-18 Running Board LED lights 45deg 1.00
9 One (1) pair of Whelen White 0S series LED Lights installed one (1) each side LGT-RSL-11 Third Upper Brake Light, LED
Third upper brake light at rear of module. Whelen 600 series (6 x 4) LED light.
1.00 LGT-RSL-14 Rear Step Plate: Turn Signal Light, Brake, Reverse Two (2) red brake/tail lights, two (2) amber turn lights, and two (2) reverse lights installed in rear step plate. Round LED lights.
1.00 LGT-TPL-11 Marker Lights, Amber (7) and Red (7), LED Seven (7) front upper center and corner amber LED marker lights. Seven (7) rear upper center and corner red LED marker lights.
1.00 LGT-TPL-12 Marker Lights, Two (2) rear mid-height red LED Two (2) rear mid-height red LED marker lights.
1.00 16-Emergency and Working Lights (EWL)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
EWL-ACC-11 Clear Lenses
Clear lenses.
1.00 EWL-BEZ-11 Chrome bezels
Chrome bezels
28.00 EWL-INT-11 Emergency Lights on Inside of Doors, One (1) each One red emergency light on each compartment and entry door inside panel. Total of eight (8) round LED lights.
1.00 EWL-PRG-11 Front center steady-burn red
Front center red emergency light to be programmed steady-burn (closest red to center)
1.00 SR00239288 Brake Override - Rear Window-Height Warning Lights Rear window-height warning lights to feature brake override.
1.00 SR00239294 EZ-Scene Lights
Scene lights to be Whelen EZ-Scene.
1.00 SR00239297 Whelen Pioneer Plus - Dual
Whelen Pioneer Plus™ Surface Mount, Dual, CombinaZon Flood/Spot on front of module, centered, below standard warning lights.
1.00 EWL-FWD-17 Emergency Lights, (7) LED (900)
Seven (7) emergency lights installed on the front of the module. Whelen 900 series (7 x 9) LED lights. (Standard setup includes three (3) red, one (1) white, and three (3) red)
1.00 EWL-FWD-A11 Red
Front Warning Light LocaZon A - Color Red
1.00 EWL-FWD-B12 White
Front Warning Light LocaZon B - Color White
1.00 EWL-FWD-C11 Red
Front Warning Light LocaZon C - Color Red
1.00 EWL-FWD-D12 White
Front Warning Light LocaZon D - Color White
1.00 EWL-FWD-E11 Red
Front Warning Light LocaZon E - Color Red
1.00 EWL-FWD-F12 White
Front Warning Light LocaZon F - Color White
1.00 EWL-FWD-G11 Red
Front Warning Light LocaZon G - Color Red
1.00 EWL-GRL-31 Lights in Front Grille, (4) SERIES T, WIG WAG Four (4) lights in front grille with Wig Wag flash pahern. T series LED lights. (Standard setup includes (2) red and (2) clear)
1.00 EWL-GRL-A11 Red
Grille Warning Light LocaZon A - Color Red
1.00 EWL-GRL-B11 Red
Grille Warning Light LocaZon B - Color Red
1.00 10
EWL-GRL-C12 White
Grille Warning Light LocaZon C - Color White
1.00 EWL-GRL-D12 White
Grille Warning Light LocaZon D - Color White
1.00 EWL-ITC-11 IntersecSon Lights, (2) LED (700)
Two (2) intersecZon lights. Whelen 700 series (7 x 3) LED lights. (Standard setup contains red lighZng)
1.00 EWL-ITC-A11 Red
IntersecZon Front Warning Light LocaZon A - Color Red
1.00 EWL-ITC-B11 Red
IntersecZon Front Warning Light LocaZon B - Color Red
1.00 EWL-LTI-11 Emergency Lights, (2) LED, Inter. Side Mount (700) Two (2) emergency lights, intermediate side mount. Whelen 700 series (7 x 3) LED lights. (Standard setup contains red lighZng)
1.00 EWL-LTI-A11 Red
IntersecZon Rear Warning Light LocaZon A - Color Red
1.00 EWL-LTI-B11 Red
IntersecZon Rear Warning Light LocaZon B - Color Red
1.00 EWL-LTS-17 Scene Lights, Four (4), Clear LED, (900) Four (4) lateral scene lights (two (2) on each side). Whelen 900 series (7 X 9) LED scene lights.
1.00 EWL-LTS-11 Four (4) LED lateral emergency lights (900) Four (4) lateral emergency lights (two (2) on each side). Whelen 900 series (7 x 9) LED lights. (Standard setup contains red lighZng)
1.00 EWL-LTS-A11 Red
Side Warning Light LocaZon A - Color Red
1.00 EWL-LTS-B11 Red
Side Warning Light LocaZon B - Color Red
1.00 EWL-LTS-C11 Red
Side Warning Light LocaZon C - Color Red
1.00 EWL-LTS-D11 Red
Side Warning Light LocaZon D - Color Red
1.00 EWL-RER-15 Loading Lights, Two (2), LED (600)
Two (2) rear loading lights. Whelen 600 series (6 x 4) LED lights.
1.00 EWL-RER-11 Emergency Lights, (2) LED, Rear Corners (900) Two (2) rear emergency lights at upper rear corners. Whelen 900 series (7 x 9) LED lights. (Standard setup contains red lighZng)
1.00 EWL-RER-12 Emergency Lights, (2) LED (600)
Two (2) rear upper lights. Whelen 600 series (6 x 4) LED lights. (Standard setup contains amber lighZng)
1.00 EWL-RER-A11 Red
Rear Light LocaZon A - Color Red
1.00 EWL-RER-B14 Amber
Rear Light LocaZon B - Color Amber
1.00 EWL-RER-C11 Red
Rear Light LocaZon C - Color Red
1.00 EWL-RER-D14 Amber
Rear Light LocaZon D - Color Amber
1.00 EWL-RER-E11 Red
Rear Light LocaZon E - Color Red
1.00 EWL-RER-16 Emergency Lights, (2) LED, Addt'l, Window Hgt (900) Two (2) addiZonnal lights at window height. Whelen 900 series (7 x 9) LED lights. (Standard setup contains red lighZng)
1.00 EWL-RER-F11 Red 1.00
11 Window Level Warning Light LocaZon F - Color Red
EWL-RER-G11 Red
Window Level Warning Light LocaZon G - Color Red
1.00 17-Audible Warning System (WRN)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
WRN-BUA-11 Back-Up Alarm
Back up alarm (97dB) with override switch. (Included)
1.00 WRN-HRN-11 Buell Emergency Air Horn
Buell Dual Emergency Horns 10" and 12" Air Horns
1.00 WRN-LFS-11 Whelen Howler Low Frequency Tone Siren
Whelen Howler is a add-on to any 100/200 wah siren amplifier. Uses low frequency tones to synchronize with the vehicles primary siren tones. Includes low frequency siren amplifier and speakers.
1.00 WRN-SIR-11 Whelen 295SLS Hands-Free Siren
Whelen model 295HFSA1 siren amplifier with 17 Scan-Lock™ siren tones.
1.00 WRN-SIR-13 Switch to Mute OEM Horn when Siren Speakers AcSve Switch to mute the OEM horn when the siren speakers are acZvated.
1.00 WRN-SIR-16 Upgrade Siren to Whelen 295-HFSA7 dual-tone Siren upgraded to Whelen 295-HFSA7 dual-tone ILO standard
1.00 WRN-SPK-11 Whelen SA315 Series Speakers
Whelen SA315 series speakers is a compact speaker meeZng SAE Class A requirements when paired with Whelen 100 wah siren amplifier.
1.00 18-Exterior Vehicle features (VFT)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
VFT-ACC-12 Wheels valve stem extensions
Valve extension for inner double wheel, air flexx 7.25" each
1.00 VFT-FUL-11 Quarter-Tank Fuel Fill
Quarter-tank fuel fill.
1.00 VFT-MIR-11 OEM exterior mirrors
Keep OEM exterior mirrors
1.00 VFT-MOP-11 Module Rub Rails, Aluminum
Aluminium rub rails on module sides. (Included)
1.00 VFT-MOP-12 Module Corner Protectors, Stainless-Steel Stainless-steel protectors on module corners. (Included)
1.00 VFT-MOP-13 Module Wheel Trims, Fiberglass
Formed fiberglass wheel trimming on module. (Inlcuded)
1.00 VFT-MOP-14 UndercoaSng ProtecSon
UndercoaZng protecZon for module and chassis. (Included)
1.00 VFT-MOP-15 Rear Wheel Mud Guards
Mud guards on module for rear wheels. (Included)
1.00 VFT-MOP-19 Stainless Steel Protectors Below Fillers Stainless Steel Protectors Below Fillers
1.00 VFT-PLT-11 License Plate with Light
Surface mounted license plate locaZon with LED light.
1.00 VFT-STP-11 Cab Steps, AnS-Skid Material with Mud Guards AnZ-skid lateral steps. Includes mud guards for front wheels. (Included)
1.00 VFT-STP-12 Rear Step Bumper, Retractable Center SecSon AnZ-skid rear retractable step. Diamond plate corner bumper. Rubber bumperehe. (Included)
1.00 19-Convenience (CNV)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
CNV-ACC-13 Valet Switch in Front Grille 12 1.00
The door unlock valet switch is located on the back of the front grille, on the driver’s side half porZon of the grille. It allows to unlock all doors of the vehicle, but cannot lock the doors. (Included)
CNV-ACC-15 Demers Fast Idle
Demers fast idle is generated by the mulZplex module, it allows fast charging of the baheries by the engine when specific condiZons are met. (Included)
1.00 CNV-CAM-11 Black Back-Up Camera
RearView Safety standard back-up camera with build-in audio support and infra-red night vision.
1.00 CNV-CAM-19 7 inch Mirror Monitor
RearView Safety 7" backup digital LCD mirror monitor is a stand-alone monitor and cable kit that connects to camera(s) installed on your vehicle.
1.00 CNV-LCK-11 AnS-Thel System
The anZ-thei allows leaving the vehicle without keys and the engine running to keep the vehicle at the ideal operaZng temperature. It protects against thei by turning off the engine if the vehicle moves. (Included)
1.00 CNV-LCK-12 ECOSMART AnS-Idling System
The ECOSMART AnZ-Idling System automaZcally stops and restarts the engine of the vehicle in idling condiZons. The ECOSMART AnZ-Idling System is managed by the Demers Electronic MulZplex System (DEMS).
1.00 CNV-LCK-14 Disable EcoSmart AnS-idling
Disable EcoSmart AnZ-idling
1.00 21-Paint and Decals (DEC)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
DEC-PNT-11 Urethane Paint
Two (2) coats of primer with two (2) coats of urethane. All four (4) sides and roof. No sanding. No buffing.
1.00 DEC-PNT-17 Custom Paint Module to match OEM chassis color Module to be re-painted RED with urethane and clear coat to match OEM chassis ordered RED (includes module roof RED) Enter text here
1.00 SR00239295 Two-Tone Paint Scheme
White-over-red paint scheme. White extending approximately 25" down all sides of module. Chassis - White hood and extension along window line. Red to match PPG 914521. Paint samples to be sent to customer for approval. See photos for reference.
1.00 SR00239296 Rear Chevrons
Rear chevrons to be red / fluorescent yellow / green diamond grade reflecZve per photo.
1.00 22-Drivers Compartment (CAB)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
CAB-CON-11 Floor-Mounted Console with control
Floor-mounted console in front cab.
1.00 CAB-CON-14 Armrests, Driver and Passenger, Individual Individual driver- and passenger-side armrests on sides of floor-mounted console.
1.00 CAB-CON-15 Cup Holders, Dual, in Floor-Mounted Console Dual cup holders in floor-mounted console.
1.00 CAB-CTR-21 Control Center with 7in Touch Screen
Control center with 7in touch screen in the floor mounted console.
1.00 CAB-LGT-11 Cab headliner with Reading Lights, Red/Clear (2) Two (2) clear and red overhead LED reading lights.
1.00 23-Curbside ConfiguraBon (CRB)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
CRB-ACC-19 Three (3) glove box holders above C2 door window Three (3) glove box holders above window on side entry door. 13 1.00
CRB-NET-11 Safety Net
Safety net at the head of the curbside configuraZon, by the side entry door (C2).
1.00 CRB-TEC-11 Full-Length Seat Cushion
Full-length, thermoformed, molded seat cushion.
1.00 CRB-TEC-14 Seat Backrest
Individual, thermoformed, molded backrests.
2.00 CRB-TEC-34 SeaSng, Two (2) EMT, 4pts Safety Belt
SeaZng for two (2) EMT with 4pts safety belt - Squad bench
1.00 SR00239292 FCT-RGT-25 Recessed Cabinet into C3 Compartment Recessed cabinet into the C3 compartment with guilloZne sliding windows and adjustable shelves (2) Opening: 12.25" W x 25.75" H Interior dimensions: 14.00" W x
27.50" H x 8.00" D
1.00 24-Streetside ConfiguraBon (STR)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
STR-ACS-19 Medical cabinet, CPR Bench Seat Compartment
Medical cabinet, compartment under CPR seat cushion
1.00 STR-ACS-23 Flip-Up Door, Tinted Self Latching Sliding Windows Aluminum flip-up frames, self latching for easy restocking of cabinets. Polycarbonate Znted self latching sliding windows.
2.00 STR-MED-19 Medical Cabinet, CPR Bench Seat, Without Access Medical cabinet with CPR bench seat, the rear lower locaZon is blank to provide extra S3 exterior compartment space.
1.00 STR-REA-18 SeaSng, One(1) EMT, 4pts Safety Belt
SeaZng for one(1) EMT with 4pts Single Click safety belt - CPR seat
1.00 SR00239289 Cabinet Rear of CPR Seat
Replace rear acZon area countertop area with cabinet with sliding doors.
1.00 SR00239290 Flip-Out Waste/Sharps Container Below Rear AcSon Area Flip-down waste container located rear acZon area to have waste container and sharps container IPO waste only.
1.00 25-Forward Bulkhead (FWB)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
FWB-DIV-12 Sliding Window Pass-Through
Pass-through sliding window on front division for communicaZon with cab.
1.00 FWB-LFT-11 Corner Cabinet, Streetside, Two Ajustable Shelves Corner cabinet on streetside of front wall. Includes two (2) aluminum extruded doors with see through windows, two (2) ajustable shelves and LED strip lighZng.
1.00 FWB-LFT-13 Knox MedVault L NarcoScs Locker eLock, L bulkhead Knox MedVault L NarcoZcs Locker eLock, located on the upper secZon of the street side angled bulkhead compartment
1.00 FWB-LFT-14 Locking Radio CommunicaSon Compartment
Lockable compartment for radio communicaZon
1.00 FWB-RGT-12 ALS Cabinet, without Drawer
ALS cabinet on curbside of front wall. Includes four (4) aluminum extruded doors with see-through windows, adjustable shelve(s), one (1) fixed shelf at mid-height, LED strip lighZng, and inside/outside access via curbside door.
1.00 FWB-RGT-13 Compartment above ALS Cabinet, Lockable Lockable compartment located above the front wall ALS cabinet.
1.00 FWB-RGT-16 See-Through Door, Two Handles
Four (4) extruded doors with see through windows and handles
1.00 26-A\endant Seat (AST)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
AST-BSE-11 EVS Swivel Seat Base, Two (2) PosiSons 14 1.00 EVS swivel 360 degrees seat base, locking in two (2) posiZons, forward and rearward posiZons
AST-HRS-28 EVS 1880, One(1) EMT, 4pts Safety Belt Child seat SeaZng for one (1) passenger with EVS 1880 4pts safety belt, vac-formed seamless ahendant's seat. Integrated child restraint system that allows uninjured children weighing between 20-65 lbs to be transported in a five point safety harness. When it is not needed, the child-insert can be folded into the seat and allow an adult to use the seat as a standard ahendant’s seat.
1.00 27-Cot ConfiguraBon (COT)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
COT-ANC-23 Floor Plate & Pre-wire Power-LOAD - GEN 2 (NEW) Stryker Power-Load floor plate. No cot fastener included. Include pre-wiring for charging feature. Default opZon for new Power-LOAD system from the field.
1.00 COT-POS-11 Center Floor-Mount Cot ConfiguraSon
Center floor mount cot configuraZon
1.00 28-Rear Control Panel (CAR)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
CAR-CTR-15 4.3in color touch screen console
4.3in color touch screen console
1.00 29-Oxygen (OXY)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
OXY-NTW-14 Oxygen Outlets, Four (4)
Four (4) oxygen outlets. Two (2) in ECC, one (1) on curbside, and one (1) on the ceiling.
1.00 OXY-OUT-11 Oxygen Outlet, Quick-Connect
Quick-connect style oxygen outlet.
4.00 OXY-REG-12 Oxygen Regulator, Manual, Sensor and Dig. Read-Out Manual oxygen regulator with pressure sensor and digital read-out.
1.00 OXY-REG-13 Oxygen Control Valve, Electronic, Manual By-Pass Electronic oxygen control valve with manual by-pass.
1.00 OXY-SPO-24 Zico QRD-2 O2 clip for "D-size" cylinders Zico QRD-2 O2 clip for "D-size" cylinders. Details and locaZon are as follows: To be mounted on dealer-supplied backer plate in S3 (rear streetside) compartment
1.00 OXY-SPR-11 Universal VerScal Holder for Main Oxygen Cylinder Universal verZcal holder for types "K" or "M" main oxygen cylinder in S1 streetside exterior compartment.
1.00 31-SucBon (SUC)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
SUC-LOC-11 SucSon System locaSon in ECC
Main sucZon system is located in front streetside acZon area.
1.00 SUC-MOT-11 Thomas high flow vacuum pump
Thomas high flow vacuum pump
1.00 SUC-REG-11 Vacuum regulator with disposable canister Vacuum regulator with disposable canister
1.00 32-Electrical System (ELE)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
ELE-ALT-11 Power Inverter, Xantrex Freedom, True Sine, 1000W The inverter/charger provides AC power using the DC power from the conversion bahery bank. Recharge all bahery banks and power all 120 volts AC outlets when the external shoreline is connected.
1.00 ELE-ALT-14 Super Auto Eject Power Inlet, 20 Amps, Yellow Kusmaull 120 Volts AC, 20 Amps - AutomaZcally disconnects shoreline - Completely sealed - Yellow cover - Indicator light.
1.00 15
ELE-ALT-15 Electrical Outlet, 120V AC with Indicator
120V AC hospital-grade electrical outlets with indicator. (Included)
1.00 ELE-ALT-21 Add 120V AC Duplex outlet with indicator AddiZonnal 120V AC Duplex outlet with indicator. Details and locaZon are as follows:
Curbside at foot of squad bench
1.00 ELE-CON-13 Conversion Ba`eries
Two (2) conversion Baheries. (Included)
1.00 ELE-CON-14 Electrical Outlet, 12V DC 20 amp with Indicator 12V DC, 20 amp Duplex electrical outlets. (Included)
1.00 ELE-CON-17 Add 12V DC outlet with indicator
AddiZonal 12V DC outlet with indicator. Details and locaZon are as follows: Curbside at foot of squad bench
1.00 ELE-CON-18 Add Dual USB DC outlet with indicator
AddiZonal dual USB DC outlet with indicator. Details and locaZon are as follows:
Curbside at foot of squad bench
1.00 ELE-COV-11 Shoreline cover - Change color
Change Shoreline cover from Standard Yellow to One of the available colors: red, blue, grey or black. Selected color of shoreline cover : Red
1.00 ELE-GES-15 Management System (DEMS) – MMC system. (Included) Management System (DEMS) – MMC system. (Included)
1.00 ELE-PRG-11 Shoreline programmed constant hot
Shoreline to power ambulance conversion while plugged-in
1.00 33-CommunicaBon System (COM)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
COM-RAD-11 Pre-Wiring for 2-Way Radio, Two (2) Antenna Cables Wiring preparaZon for two-way radio, with two (2) antenna cables. (routed from front cab to radio communicaZon compartment)
1.00 COM-RAD-14 Radio CommunicaSons Compartment
Radio communicaZons compartment universal board, Bussmann blade-type fuse panels, and harness to power the radio communicaZon devices. (12V bahery feed, ground, igniZon).
1.00 COM-RAD-15 Radio CommunicaSons Front Console
Radio communicaZons front console universal board, Bussmann blade-type fuse panels, and harness.
1.00 COM-REC-21 Data recorder signals available through dedicated CAN in electrical compartment Data recorder signals available through dedicated CAN port in electrical compartment
1.00 34-HVAC (CVC)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
CVC-AUX-18 Dual condenser 135000 BTU, Roof LP
Auxiliary dual condenser low profile roof mounted - ACC Climate Control 135000 BTU
1.00 CVC-CLD-12 Independent Air CondiSoning System
The compressor, condenser and evaporator form an assembly independent of the OEM, cooling the air of the paZent compartment through the ducted outlets.
1.00 CVC-DIF-11 Air CondiSoning Outlets, Round
Round outlets for ducted air condiZoning unit. (Included)
1.00 CVC-HOT-11 OEM Tie-In HeaSng Unit
The heaZng system is an extension of the OEM heaZng system, heaZng the paZent compartment area through invisible opening underneath the medical cabinet at floor level. (Included)
1.00 CVC-VNT-13 Exhaust Fans (2)
Two (2) exhaust fans for contaminated air. AcZvated by front control interface or rear console switch. (Included)
1.00 SR00239291 120VAC Coleman RV-Style AC System to Match Current Fleet 1.00 16 Combine roof-mounted auxiliary condenser with Coleman Mach 8 RV-Style AC unit; 30- amp shoreline. See Medix drawing for current configuraZon. 35-Interior Lights (ILG)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
ILG-PLF-11 LED Dome Lights, Adjustable, Dig. Timer
The ceiling lights have four (4) different intensiZes. Each Zme the ceiling lights buhon is pushed, the intensity increases, unZl maximum intensity is reached.
8.00 36-Grab Handles (GBR)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
GBR-COL-12 Grab Bars Color, Yellow
Color of selected grab bars is Yellow.
1.00 GBR-DRS-11 Rear Door-Mounted Grab Bars, 16" x 16"
Two (2) door-mounted grab bars, 16" x 16", inside of rear doors (A1 and A2). (Included)
1.00 GBR-DRS-12 Curbside Door-Mounted Grab Bar, 12"
One (1) door-mounted grab bar, 12'' each, on the inside of the side entry door (C2). (included)
1.00 GBR-EMB-11 Embarking Grab Bars, 12"
Two (2) entry grab bars, 12" each, mounted inside the paZent compartment. One (1) near the curbside entry door, and one (1) near the R2 rear entry door. (Included)
1.00 GBR-PLF-11 Ceiling Grab Rails, 90", Two (2)
Two (2) ceiling-mounted grab rails, 90".
1.00 37-Finish and Trim (FNS)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
FNS-FLR-13 Lonseal, Loncoin II Flecks, Onyx
Lonseal, Loncoin II Flecks, Onyx floor covering.
1.00 FNS-GRD-15 Safety Yellow Upholstery
Yellow vinyl upholstery for safety exit padding covering. (Included)
1.00 FNS-GRD-17 Ash Grey Upholstery
Ash grey vinyl upholstery for seat and padding covering. (Included)
1.00 FNS-MAT-11 Wood Flooring
Exterior grade plywood, 0,75 inches thick.
1.00 FNS-PLF-11 Fiberglass Ceiling
Fiberglass ceiling in PaZent Compartment. (Included)
1.00 FNS-STK-11 General Vehicle IdenSficaSon
Vehicle general labels idenZficaZon. (Included)
1.00 38-FuncBonality (FCT)
Item Number Name/Descrip1on Quan1ty
FCT-LFT-12 Premium Countertop for Medical Cabinet
Solid Gelcoat counter top with an appearance similar to engineered stone or natural granite surface. Includes a lip around the front acZon area countertop, for configuraZons with a rear acZon area, the solid surface countertop in that area does not include a lip.
1.00 FCT-LFT-15 Sharps Container in Front AcSon Area
Sharps disposal container with bracket installed in the front acZon area (ECC).
1.00 FCT-LFT-31 Flip-down waste container
Flip-down waste container located rear acZon area
1.00 FCT-PLF-11 Radio Speakers, Recessed, Two (2)
Two (2) recessed radio speakers. (Included)
1.00 FCT-PLF-13 IV Hooks, Recessed in Ceiling, Flexible, Four (4) Four (4) recessed flexible IV hooks in ceiling.
1.00 FCT-RGT-13 Storage Compartment, Sliding Doors
Storage compartment, two (2) cabinets, LED strip lighZng, and sliding doors.
1.00 17
FCT-RGT-18 Sharps and Trash Container, Flip-Down, Hands-Free Red 1L sharps container and 3L trash container in curbside flip-down container.
1.00 FCT-RGT-29 Recessed sharps and trash in squad bench Squad Bench w/ Recessed Sharps (2 gallons) & Trash (3 gallons) at head with top access with sliding door. (Deletes kick-out trash)
1.00 18
PSS SHOWROOM
2701 Merced Avenue, El Monte, CA 91733
www.pro-sales.com
September 21, 2026
Cathedral City
32100 Desert Vista Rd
Cathedral City, CA 92234
To Whom It May Concern,
Professional Sales and Service, LC respectfully provides Cathedral City the following ambulance proposal. We look forward to helping you with your ambulance needs today and in the future.
Take a look at Leader and you will see why we are so well regarded in the ambulance industry and among the finest available anywhere. A Leader emergency vehicle is custom built right here in California to withstand the rigors of ambulance service. Leader ambulances are tested and engineered to be incredibly structurally sound, which provides the EMS crew and patient with a great working environment. An ambulance built to a higher quality standard will provide reduced operating costs over the many years the vehicle is in service!! When it comes to quality, durability, and customization, Leader continues to be at the forefront in the ambulance manufacturing industry
AMBULANCE PRICE………………………….………$303,596.85
Power Load System……………………………………….$32,824.00
Stryker Cot………………………………………………...$33,715.00
Graphics Allowance………………………………..………$5,000.00
Estimated Sales Tax…....................................................….$34,700.07 CA Tire Fee …………….………………………………...……$12.25
DELIVERED PRICE………………………………….... ........$409,848.17
One (1) 2027 LEADER ‘LE’ CUSTOM CONVERSION
TYPE I AMBULANCE MOUNTED ON A FORD F-550 4x2
Diesel Chassis
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PSS SHOWROOM
2701 Merced Avenue, El Monte, CA 91733
www.pro-sales.com
PROPOSAL CONDITIONS
F.O.B. POINT: Cathedral City, CA 92234
DELIVERY: Estimated delivery time 8-10 months from order date. Please note all delivery times are quoted barring any delays due to strikes, availability of component parts (including chassis), or acts of God
SERVICE: Professional Sales & Service has been selling and servicing ambulances since 1975.
We have factory trained technicians and a large inventory of parts so you know that in the unlikely event of a problem we are only a phone call away. Please be reassured that nearly every possible repair can be accomplished locally. Which allows PSS to get your ambulances back in to service as quickly as possible.
WARRANTY: LEV Ambulances feature one of the most progressive, no-nonsense warranties around. LEV does not pro-rate their warranties so there are no surprises should you ever need it.
PAYMENT TERMS: Payment due upon delivery and acceptance of vehicle by Cathedral City. If the prepayment discount option is chosen, payment is due upon approval of the specification and when construction begins.
Unless accepted within Sixty (60) days from the above date, the right to withdraw this proposal is reserved. If there are any additions/deletions to our bid, please contact us for pricing details or credits. 20 3
PSS SHOWROOM
2701 Merced Avenue, El Monte, CA 91733
www.pro-sales.com
We are confident you will be completely satisfied with a quality Leader ambulance and the service which PSS provides. Let us know what we can do to help you with your evaluation process.
Respectfully Submitted,
Professional Sales and Service, LC
Braxton T. Peterson, General Manger
Cathedral City, agrees to purchase the vehicle detailed in this proposal, from Professional Sales and Service, L.C. and understands and agrees with the terms specified within these documents. _______________________________ ______________________________ ____________ Authorized by (Print name) Signed Date
Please let us know if you have any questions regarding this proposal. We are happy to assist you in any way that we can.
21 Rev.12/09/20 Sales Order
9/17/2026 3933
VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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Itemnumber Description
10 - BASE SECTION
10 0 1 DNET-Ford Type I 96/173" "LE" w/ 72" headroom, Base Conversion (NOTE: Conversion Based On Ford F-550 4x2 Diesel Chassis) 10 -1 2 Ford QVM, Qualified Vehicle Modifiers Program Member 10 -1 3 Product Liability Insurance
10 -1 4 Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
10 -1 5 Drug Free Workplace
10 0 6 Prep modular and misc
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VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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Itemnumber Description
10 0 922 (2027) Ford F-550 4x2 DRW Reg Cab, 193"WB,108CA, XLT Turbo Diesel (PRICE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
NOTE: When using an F-Series Chassis for Re-Mounts Cab to Axle and Wheelbase dimensions must be approved by Engineering First.
-Engine: 6.7L Scorpion, Pwr Stroke V-8 Turbo Diesel - (F-series) -Transmission: Ford Torque shift, 10 Speed Automatic (F-series) -98R Operator Command Regeneration
-GVWR: 18,000 pounds,
-Oxford White
-Cab Interior Color: Med Dark Slate
-F-Series 193 wheelbase
-Cab Seats, Driver/Pass: F1 OEM Captains Chair - Cloth
-Brakes, F-4/550: 4-Wheel Disc/Anti-lock, Power Assist
-Engine Block Heater
-Cab Door Locks: Power
-Daytime Running Lights: Ford OEM
-Shock Absorbers: OEM, HD Gas Type, 1.38 inch
-Front stabilizer (Sway) Bar: OEM
-Fuel Tank: 40 Gallon, Aft Axle, Fords
-Tire, SPARE: Matching, Random Make - Ship Loose
-Jack and Tire Tools: Ship Loose
-Tires: F-4/550, All season, Random Mk, 225/70 R19.5, LR F -DEF Urea Surcharge, Emission Compliance Fill up
-47L - Ambulance Prep Package - F-Series
-Throttle: Ford High Idle
-Alternators Dual (OEM) Motorcraft Ford 67B - 397 Amps
-Audio: AM/FM / MP3 player w/ (5) speakers
-8" LCD Touchscreen w/ Swipe Capability
-Ford SYNC 4
-Keyless Entry Keypad (drivers door only)
-Side Mirrors, OEM Pwr Glass, Heated, Telescopic
-Polished Aluminum Front and Rear Outer Wheels
-Rear Cam & Prep
-XLT Value PKG:
*Backglass DEF
*Fog Lamps
*Adj Gas/Brk PDL
*Remote Start
*8 way Pwr Drv
11 - BASE SECTION - OPTIONS
20 - PRE TAX
20 -1 1 DMV Processing & Doc Fees
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VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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Itemnumber Description
21 - PRE TAX - OPTIONS
30 - AFTER TAX
31 - AFTER TAX - OPTIONS
40 - COMPLIANCE
40 -1 1 KKK-A1822F Data Labels (w/ Letter of Exception if required) 41 - COMPLIANCE - OPTIONS
50 - CHASSIS ITEMS STANDARD
50 -1 1 Wheel Alignment Toe-In Verification
50 -1 2 Headlight Aim Verification
50 -1 3 Alternator Single, OEM
50 -1 4 Batteries Dual, OEM
50 -1 5 Fuel, fill fuel tank.
50 -1 6 Fast Idle System (Diesel Engine)
50 -1 7 Liquid Spring Suspension:
-Liquid Rear Suspension Decal Installed
-Kneeling Feature: Enable Switch Located in Cab
-Kneeling Feature: Activated by streetside rear entry door. (Requires door switch) (REV) Installation
NOTE: If the optional Hydraulic Oxygen Bottle Lift is installed, the kneeling suspension will not dump when the Oxygen compartment door is open and will only dump when the door is closed. 3933 Chassis: 0 Quoted By: Jorge Morales 9/17/2026 Page 3 of 19 24 9/17/2026 3933
VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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51 - CHASSIS ITEMS OPTIONS
60 - MODULAR BODY ITEMS - STANDARD
60 0 1 Modular Body, Dimensions: 96" wide x 173" long x 72" Headroom 60 0 2 The module body shall be constructed to provide a minimum fifteen (15) year warranty. 60 0 3 Module body shall have an additional (5) year warranty when remounted by an approved remount facility. 60 0 4 The corner post shall be extruded aluminum (6063-T5 alloy). 60 0 5 The roof corners shall be extruded aluminum (6063-T6 alloy). 60 0 6 The exterior wall and roof tubes shall be min (2) inch square with min .125 wall thickness, located on twelve (12) inch centers.
60 0 7 In addition to the vertical wall supports there shall be a horizontal beam, located in the beltline area. 60 0 8 Gusset supports shall be provided.
60 0 9 The exterior body panels shall be 5052-H32 alloy. 60 0 10 The thickness required for exterior body panels is:
-Side, front, and rear walls: .125
-Roof panels: .090
-Floor panels: .063
60 0 11 Floors shall be aluminum beams covered by aluminum sheeting. 60 0 12 All exterior aluminum body panels shall be attached to the structural supports via high performance polyurethane two sided tape.
60 0 13 Each body panel shall be welded to horizontal frame members, roof extrusions, and vertical corner posts.
60 0 14 The door skin and edges shall be formed from a single sheet of aluminum 60 0 15 Outer Door panels are aluminum .125 aluminum.
60 0 16 Each door shall include an internal extrusion for added reinforcement. 3933 Chassis: 0 Quoted By: Jorge Morales 9/17/2026 Page 4 of 19 25 9/17/2026 3933
VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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Itemnumber Description
60 0 17 An inner door pan shall fit flush with the inner edges of the door. 60 -1 18 All doors shall have full-length stainless steel hinges. 60 0 19 Body incorporates smooth exterior body skin folded into door jambs. 60 0 20 Must have full seat travel in the cab.
60 0 21 A minimum of (6) five Mounting platforms shall be attached along the chassis frame rail for a total of (12) twelve.
60 0 22 Each of the module body access doors shall include window cut-outs. 60 0 23 Stainless steel splash shields installed on the lower front face of the module body just aft of the cab access doors.
60 -1 24 Rear kick plate made out of polished aluminum Diamond plate 60 -1 25 (4) Aluminum diamond plate corner caps - 14" high 60 0 26 Cab Running Boards, polished aluminum NFPA diamond plate w/ mud flap. 60 -1 27 Drop Skirt, Curb side forward w/ (2) step entry 60 -1 28 PASS THROUGH: Pass through access from the module to the cab shall be provided.The cab shall not be rigidly fastened to the modular body. A Flexible, Accordion, shaped cell rubber bellows, custom made for the opening shall be provided to tie the cab to the module. 60 -1 29 Polished Aluminum rear fender flares around each rear wheel well opening. 61 - MODULE ITEMS - OPTIONS
67 - EXTERIOR COMPARTMENTS - STANDARD
67 -1 1 All exterior compartments will be constructed out of polished aluminum diamond plate 3933 Chassis: 0 Quoted By: Jorge Morales 9/17/2026 Page 5 of 19 26 9/17/2026 3933
VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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67 -1 2 M1-STREETSIDE FRONT COMPARTMENT
This area shall be accessed through a single outside hinged door.
The compartment shall house the vehicles primary O2 cylinder.
The compartment shall be vented to the outside.
Vertical track for mounting of a QRM-V O2 bottle mount shall be welded on the #2 wall of the compartment
(See drawings for compartment sizes)
67 -1 3 M2-STREETSIDE INTERMEDIATE COMPARTMENT
This area shall be accessed through a pair of hinged doors The compartment will have one (1) adjustable shelf, (1) vertical aluminum divider This will house a Stairchair in the forward section of compartment Add (2) 1 1/2" Black straps w/ quick connect clips to secure Stairchair (See drawings for compartment sizes)
67 -1 4 M3-STREETSIDE REAR COMPARTMENT
This is a ¾ height compartment.
This area shall be accessed through a pair of hinged doors.
The upper most 24” portion will be partial depth, backing to interior cabinets, the lower portion will be full depth.
The compartment will have one (1) adjustable shelf
This compartment will house spare tire and changing tools in the lower full depth area. (See drawings for compartment sizes)
67 -1 5 M4-CURBSIDE REAR COMPARTMENT
This area shall be accessed through a single hinged door The compartment will be configured to accommodate backboards and vertical equipment on the left side and equipment storage on the right.
It will have a single fixed divider and two (2) adjustable shelves. (See drawings for compartment sizes)
67 -1 6 M5-CURBSIDE FRONT (UPPER) COMPARTMENT
This area shall be accessed through a single hinged door.
Interior / exterior ALS access.
(See drawings for compartment sizes)
67 -1 7 M6-CURBSIDE FRONT (LOWER) COMPARTMENT
Battery Compartment:
This compartment shall be accessed through a single hinged door.
This compartment will house (2) batteries on a slide out tray.
This compartment requires venting.
(See drawings for compartment size)
68 - EXTERIOR COMPARTMENTS - OPTIONS
68 0 1 Compartment M2 and Side Entry door to have Hurricane door straps additional to gas shocks. 3933 Chassis: 0 Quoted By: Jorge Morales 9/17/2026 Page 6 of 19 27 9/17/2026 3933
VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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69 - CHASSIS - MODULAR MODIFICATIONS @ LEADER - STANDARD 69 -1 1 All exterior compartments shall have black rubber matting on compartment bottoms and shelves 69 -1 2 Interior LED Lighting in all exterior compartments with the exception of the M5 battery compartment, (2) verticle LED strip lights incased in aluminum extrusion from top to bottom located on backside of door jam.
69 -1 3 Install exterior flush mount paddle handle assembly in Entry and Compartment doors (Excluding Nader Pins & Latches). Tri/Mark cast metal chrome plated and buffed to a high luster finish, keyed alike #2002.
Rear Entry doors shall be equipped with manual safety release latches at top and bottom of doors. 69 -1 4 Recessed license plate holder (Cast Product) w/ LED light (See Print for Location) 69 -1 5 Install individual rear mud flaps behind each set of rear wheels. 69 -1 6 All patient compartment entry doors shall have red reflectors in the lower corner (interior) 69 -1 7 Exterior of modular shall have rectangular reflectors, amber in the lower corners in front, red in lower corners in rear
69 -1 8 Power activated door locks installed on patient compartment access doors, activated by cab (OEM) door lock switches, and patient comp. access door lock switches - mounted in bezels 69 -1 9 Install (2) tow hooks under rear of vehicle, attach to bumper frame 69 -1 10 The rear of the vehicle shall be equipped with a Leader step/bumper assembly. The center section of the rear step bumper shall be constructed of aluminum w/ star punched safety grip, and hinged to assist in patient loading. Both end caps covered in fixed polished aluminum diamond plate with 30 degree tapered ends. Angle of Departure to be a minimum of 10 degrees. 69 -1 11 Install Fixed windows in the (2) rear patient access doors, and (1) sliding window in side access door. All (3) windows shall feature a dark privacy tint
69 -1 12 Side Entry Door and Exterior Compartment Doors shall have gas-filled hold opens. 69 -1 13 Rear Entry doors shall have Grabber style hold open devices. 69 -1 14 Polished Stainless Steel lower body rub rails installed on each side of the Module body. 69 -1 15 Aluminum Drip Rails mounted over Exterior Compartments and Rear Entry Doors. 69 -1 16 (3) Entry Doors Inner Door Panels. .125" aluminum, White in color, inner door panels. (3) Piece w/ removable center. (2) Rear entry doors , (1) Side entry door. 3933 Chassis: 0 Quoted By: Jorge Morales 9/17/2026 Page 7 of 19 28 9/17/2026 3933
VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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69 -1 17 (7) Exterior Compartment Inner Door panels, install .125 polished aluminum diamond plate inner door panels.
69 -1 18 Aluminum Brackets/Supports for the following:
-Cargo Net Plates
-A/C Bracket, Base Plate, Ceiling Track
-Grab Bar Plates
-Gas Shock Brackets
-Seat Belt Plates
69 -1 19 All module doors shall incorporate an extruded rubber seal located around the perimeter of the door. 69 -1 20 5" Flexible Conduit / Duct Hose, install conduit from modular body to cab chassis for wire loom run. 70 - CHASSIS - MODULAR MODIFICATIONS @ LEADER - OPTIONS 200 - INTERIOR CABINETS - STANDARD
A -1 1 A1: Streetside Lower Cabinet:
-Plywood construction with laminate finish.
-Exterior 18 gage stainless steel riser.
-CPR section w/ storage below w/ hinged lid w/ gas cylinder hold open device & seat belt hold down strap on lid.
-Gabraltar counter top w/ lips.
A -1 2 A2: Streetside Rear Cabinets
-Plywood construction with laminate finish.
Upper Cabinet:
Full depth cabinet with sliding polycarbonate windows w/ KKK-A1822F positive latch device w/ adjustable shelf, will be installed above the streetside exterior compartment. (storage cabinet labeled for maximum weight of 40lbs)
Mid Level:
6" deep cabinet, surface mounted hand sanitizer, storage for three (3) glove boxes, Storage cabinet w/ two (2) adjustable shelves, w/ side hinged wood door. Upper and lower Chrome "D" ring latches. (storage cabinet labeled for maximum weight of 10lbs)
A -1 3 A3: Streetside Storage Cabinets:
Located to the rear of the CPR seat.
-Plywood construction with laminate finish.
Upper Cabinet: A full depth cabinet with one adjustable shelf w/ sliding polycarbonate windows w/ KKK-A1822F positive latch device.
Mid Level Cabinet: A full depth cabinet with two (2) adjustable shelves w/ sliding polycarbonate windows w/ KKK-A1822F positive latch device.
Lower Cabinet: A full depth cabinet w/ sliding polycarbonate windows w/ KKK-A1822F positive latch device.
(Each storage cabinet labeled for maximum weight of 40lbs) 3933 Chassis: 0 Quoted By: Jorge Morales 9/17/2026 Page 8 of 19 29 9/17/2026 3933
VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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A -1 4 A4: Streetside Action Wall Cabinet:
-Plywood construction with laminate finish.
-Two (2) upper storage cabinets w/ sliding polycarbonate windows w/ KKK-A1822F Positive Latch Devices.
(Storage cabinet labeled for maximum weight of 40lbs)
A -1 5 A5: Streetside CPR Rear Wall / Hold Down Strap:
-Seat belt hold down strap for hinged lid.
-Plywood constuction with laminate finish.
A -1 6 A6: Streetside Bulkhead Cabinet/Driver Side Partition:
-Plywood construction with laminate finish.
-Solid partition with sliding (clear) polycarbonate windows. -Top of cabinet to have Gabraltar countertop.
-Upper removable A/C access panel.
-(1) A/C intake vent w/ filter.
-Opening for oxygen access with hinged polycarbonate door. -Split Cabinet, upper section w/ (1) hinged wood door with (1) Paddle slam latch, and (1) adjustable shelf, held in place with recessed aluminum unistrut track. Lower section w/ vented hinged wood door w/ (1) Locking Chrome "D" ring latch (Inverter & Vacuum pump location) (Upper section labeled for maximum weight of 10lbs)
(Lower section labeled for maximum weight of 0lbs)
A -1 7 A7: Upper A/C Plenum:
-Upper A/C horizontal plenum chamber fabricated out of Styrene board. -Filler face covered w/ vinyl w/ (7) rotating A/C louvers, (1) exhaust intake louver.
A -1 8 A8: Upper Partition Cabinet:
-Plywood construction with laminate finish.
-Electrical storage cabinet, (1) hinged wood door w/ (2) gas cylinder hold open devices, w/ locking Chrome "D" ring latch,this will house electrical components. -Apply electrical schematic to back side of door.
A -1 9 A9: Curbside Bulkhead Cabinet:
-Plywood construction with laminate finish.
-ALS w/ exterior access, Three (3) Section split cabinet -Upper section approximately 12” tall split vertically.
Left side, Locking drug compartment, side hinged solid door W/7/8” drawer lock. (drug storage compartment labeled for maximum weight of 10lbs) Right side, storage cabinet, side hinged polycarbonate door, W/Chrome steel D ring latch. (storage cabinet labeled for maximum weight of 5lbs)
-Middle section w/ (1) adjustable shelf w/ aluminum lip, w/ (2) hinged wood lap style doors with (1) Paddle handle slam latch.
-Lower section w/ (1) adjustable shelf w/ aliminum lip, w/ (2) hinged wood lap style doors with (1) Paddle handle slam latch.
(Each storage cabinet labeled for maximum weight of 40lbs) 3933 Chassis: 0 Quoted By: Jorge Morales 9/17/2026 Page 9 of 19 30 9/17/2026 3933
VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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A -1 10 A10: Curbside Squad Bench/Wall:
-Plywood construction with laminate finish.
-Exterior 18 gage stainless steel riser.
-(2) hinged seat cushion lids w/ (2) 65lb Constant Torque Hinges per lid, & seat belt hold down straps on each lid.
-(1) (Kendall 5qt.) sharps container w/ turn latch to secure drop-in style Sharps container located at head end of bench.
-(1) waste container with a single hinged Red polycarbonate lid w/ aluminum edge handle, located at head end of bench.
-NOTE: Includes (1) Sharps & (1) Trash container.
A -1 11 A11: Upper Curbside Cabinet:
-Plywood construction with laminate finish.
-Cabinet over squad bench, (2) storage cabinets divided into two sections w/ hinged (flip up) 3/8" polycarbonate doors w/ Chrome "D" ring latches.
(Each storage cabinet labeled for maximum weight of 5lbs) A -1 12 A12: Center Console:
-Plywood construction with laminate finish.
-Located between cab seats.
-(2) side vents, (2) removable aluminum (Black Laminate Finish) lids, detachable rear map box. -(2) cup holders.
-(2) 12 volt USB ports.
-Upper section to house Siren, Switches, Meters, Indicator lights. -Lower section to house (optional) two-way radios.
Laminate Color: Dark Grey with Black lids.
A -1 13 A13: Action Wall Panel:
-Plywood construction w/ (Black Laminate Finish), location for electrical components.
A -1 14 A14: Patient Compartment Ceiling:
-1/4" laminated MDF.
A -1 15 A15: Patient Compartment Sub Floor:
-3/4" Marine Grade plywood.
2000 - INTERIOR CABINETS - OPTIONS
300 - INTERIOR TRIM AND COLOR - STANDARD
B -1 1 Floor color/material - (Coved), Anti-Microbial, UV Protected, Lonseal - Protected, Lonseal - Loncoin II Flecks, #150UV Onyx.
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VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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B -1 2 (3) Seat Cushions, (3) Back Rests, (2) Head Rests, (2) CPR Side Bumpers, (3) CPR Head Bumpers, Gimp, Headbumpers, Fillers.
Upholstery color/material - "Water Fall" style w/ velcro fasteners.
Color: Sierra Light Grey. (L#05-086)
B -1 3 Attendant Seat color/material, (1) High Back (EVS) Seat, 6 degree back, IMMI-PER4MAX, 4-point Black restraint, w/ sliding track & swivel seat base.
Color: Sierra Light Grey (L#05-086) "sewn", w/ Leader -Logo.
See Item #: 3132
B -1 4 Laminate color, patient compartment, exterior & interior cabinets, (Gloss) White #D354-F1 Wilsonart B -1 5 Laminate color, patient compartment ceiling, (Gloss) White #D354-F1 Wilsonart B -1 6 Modular Entry Door Panels (3) Piece w/ removable center. Refer to Item #69.16:
Color: White Aluminum for upper & 18 gage stainless steel for lower section.
Color: Removable aluminum center section covered with Red 3M Reflective Conspicuity.
B -1 7 Polycarbonate color .240, tinted
B -1 8 Polycarbonate sliding doors, retain handles on doors and provide KKK-A1822F Positive Latch Device with provision to accommodate security cable ties.
B -1 9 Counter Top Color, Quarry Starred (Black) - Gibraltar Material B -1 10 The patient area walls & ceiling of the vehicle shall be insulated w/ Expanded Polystyrene Foam for both thermal and acoustic insulation.
The ceiling (only) will have additional insulation using foil backed bubble reflectix.
B -1 11 The Modular Rear and Side Entry doors to be insulated w/ Foil Backed Polydamp Damping Pad w/ Foam Insulation.
(no styrofoam)
3000 - INTERIOR TRIM AND COLOR - OPTIONS
B 3 3132 Attendant seat (EVS) High Back Seat, 6 degree back, IMMI-PER4MAX, w/ 4-point restraint, w/ built in child seat, w/ sliding track & swivel seat base ILOS, NOTE: This is not available in vacuum form, will be "Sewn" (Sierra Light Grey)
400 - WARNING DEVICES - STANDARD
C -1 1 Warning lights, front of upper module ILO lightbar, (7) total, (6) Flashing Whelen LED 900 Series Warning Light Red w/ Red lens. (1) Flashing Whelen LED 900 Series Warning Light White w/ Clear lens. Chrome flanges included.
"R" - "R" - "R" - "W" - "R" - "R" - "R"
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VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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Itemnumber Description
See Item #: 4410 & 4412.
C -1 2 Warning lights, side, (4) Total, (2) Flashing per side, Whelen LED 900 Series Warning Light Red w/ Red lens. Chrome flanges included.
C -1 3 Warning lights, rear of vehicle, upper outboard corners, (2) Flashing Whelen LED 900 Series Warning Light Red w/ Red lens. Chrome flanges included.
C -1 4 Warning lights grille, (2) Whelen T-Series Linear Super LED (STEADY BURNING) Red w/ Clear lens & Chrome Flange.
Mounted on upper horizontal grille bar.
C -1 5 Warning lights, rear of vehicle, window level, (2) Flashing Whelen LED 900 Series Warning Light Amber w/ Amber lens. Chrome flanges included.
C -1 6 Intersection lights, front fenders, (2) Flashing Whelen 500 TIR6 Super LED Red w/ Red lenses. Chrome flanges included.
C -1 7 Siren speakers, (2) Cast Products 100 watt siren speakers, recessed through front OEM bumper. (Polished Aluminum Finish)
C -1 8 Scene lights, upper sides, (4) total, (2) per side, Whelen LED 900 Series Scene Light, w/ Clear lens.
Chrome flanges included. Curbside to activate via Rocker switch in cab, and when curbside patient compartment access door is opened.
C -1 9 Scene lights, upper rear, (2) Whelen LED 700 Series Scene Light w/ clear lens. Chrome flanges included. To activate via Rocker switch in cab, and when rear patient compartment access door is opened.
C -1 10 Running board lights, (2) Whelen #20C0CDCD LED, (1) per side mounted in splash shield, activate via cab doors, constant hot.
C -1 11 Front, rear, side, FMVSS LED marker lights w/ Chrome housings.
Front; (5) Amber lights
Rear; (5) Red lights
Side @ Rear (2) Red lights
C -1 12 Back-up, turn and stop/tail lights, w/ Chrome flanges shall be as follows:
(2) Turn Signal Whelen LED 600 Series Amber w/ Arrow, - outboard on diamond plate. (2) Stop/Tail Lights, Whelen LED 600 Series Red w/ Red lens - inboard on diamond plate. (2) Back-Up Lights, Whelen LED 600 Series White w/ Clear lens - above diamond plate on body.
C -1 13 3rd Brake light, rear upper center, Kinequip LED C -1 14 Back-up alarm, rear mounted, 97 decibel with auto reset, console defeat switch C -1 15 Siren electronic, located in cab center console, Whelen dual tone 295HFSA7 w/ remote amp CA spec, (hi-lo deleted) 100 watt output w/removable mic, hands free horn ring control.
NOTE: Siren to be activated via Primary/Secondary Switch in Primary Mode Only. 3933 Chassis: 0 Quoted By: Jorge Morales 9/17/2026 Page 12 of 19 33 9/17/2026 3933
VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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Itemnumber Description
4000 - WARNING DEVICES - OPTIONS
C 0 4310 Air horns, (2) Chrome Buell trumpets 10" with reservoir tank, compressor, with (1) Linemaster drivers side foot swith activated via Primary/Secondary switch.
See Print for location.
C 0 4410 Opticom (LED) GTT 794H Emitter (Self contained) NOTE: (Includes Activating via Primary Switch, and wired thru Park cut-off.
Recessed mount.
C 0 4411 Federal Signal, Low Frequency RUMBLER-SOLO (single) low-frequency speaker with amp and mounting kit, mounted on OEM frame, IATS. Will be integrated with Whelen siren, no switch required. Will be wired to the Horn/Siren switch.
(different option required if using a Federal Signal siren) NOTE: Mount amp in console.
NOTE: Can be used on any model.
C 0 4412 Front light configuration change.
900R-900W-900R-Opticom_700R-900R-900W-900R
500 - ELECTRICAL CONTROL CENTER - STANDARD
D -1 1 Electrical component center, all conversion components, 5 minute shut down timer, KKK-A1822F Vanner flasher, KKK-A1822F Flash Pattern, circuit boards, relays, solenoids, circuit breakers, etc. Located in A8 cabinet.
D -1 2 Dimmer switch for rocker switch backlighting. (cab only) Located on cab switch plate.
D -1 3 Switch Panel, cab center console. (Carbon Fiber Finish) D -1 4 Voltage Meter Digital, (Kinequip) w/ audible low voltage warning, buzzer will sound if voltage drops below
11.8 located in cab center console switch plate.
D -1 5 Amperage Meter Digital, (Kinequip) with remote induction sensor - no shunt, located in cab center console switch plate.
D 0 6 Indicator lamps - "EMERG START" Red / "MASTER ON" Green.
D 0 7 Indicator lamps - "DOOR OPEN" Red / "COMPARTMENT OPEN" Amber.
D -1 8 Indicator lamps - "LOW VOLTAGE" Amber / "PARKING BRAKE" Red.
NOTE: Parking Brake to have audible buzzer in addition to indicator lamp. 3933 Chassis: 0 Quoted By: Jorge Morales 9/17/2026 Page 13 of 19 34 9/17/2026 3933
VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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D -1 9 Switch, "PRI. SEC" w/ center off, Primary controls all emergency lights, Secondary controls all emergency lights except White upper forward facing warning light, Grille lights, and Intersection lights. Red/Amber Switch.
D -1 10 Switch, "BACK-UP ALARM" non-lit momentary.
D -1 11 Switch "LEFT SCENE" lit White.
D -1 12 Switch "REAR SCENE" lit White.
D -1 13 Switch, "RIGHT SCENE" lit White.
D -1 14 Switch, "PATIENT DOME", 3-way, lit Amber.
D -1 15 Switch, "PATIENT HEAT/AC" 3-way, lit Blue.
D -1 16 Switch, "MODULE DISCONNECT" lit Green.
D -1 17 Switch, "EMERGENCY START" momentary switch with unlock button.
D -1 18 Map lights, (2) dual Red/White LED map lights located in cab OEM headliner, (1) above driver, (1) above passenger.
D -1 19 Handheld LED Spot light, "Nighthawk" hard wired. (clip supplied loose) D -1 20 Two-way radio power, Positive-Negative-Ignition, with terminal strip, located inside center console.
D -1 21 Back-Up Camera, OEM integrated, OEM camera located above modular rear entry doors. 5000 - ELECTRICAL CONTROL CENTER - OPTIONS
D 0 5120 KKK-A1822F LIGHTING MODIFICATION:
- Delete Steady Forward Facing Red, Change to Flashing Mode. - Siren to have full functions, Non CA Title 13.
D 0 5203 TREMCO ANTI THEFT IGNITION INTERLOCK:
Ford F-Series
600 - ELECTRICAL PATIENT COMPARTMENT - STANDARD
E -1 1 Dome lamps, ceiling, (8) flush mount, Kinequip LED High - Low Dome Lights. Door jamb switch activated (low intensity) and switch panel activated (high-low)
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VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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Itemnumber Description
E -1 2 Electrical outlet 12 volt, Blue Sea #1011, Two (2) cigarette lighter style.
NOTE: (Unless noted 12 volt outlets will shut down with timer) Location:
(1) Rear action wall area. (Refer to prints for location) - (Mounted on Carbon Fiber Plate) (1) ALS cabinet. (Refer to prints for location) - ( Mounted on Carbon Fiber Plate) E -1 3 Electrical outlet 12 volt Combination USB Port Type A 3.0 / Type C 4.0 Quantity (3)
NOTE: (Unless noted 12 volt USB outlets will shut down with timer) Location:
(2) Center console. (Refer to prints for location) - (No mounting Plate) (1) Action wall area. (Refer to prints for location) - (Mounted on Carbon Fiber Plate) E -1 4 Electrical, (2) Patient Compartment 120V (15amp GFI protection via Inverter) Illuminated outlets, 14-AWG (3) conductor cable terminating in A6 inverter compartment w/ male plug on end of cable plugged into Shoreline 110V. receptacle, or (optional) inverter. (1) ALS cabinet area. (refer to print for location)
(1) Action wall. (refer to print for location)
E -1 5 Interior cabinet lighting, LED strip lighting inside compartments, activated w/ lit switch in action wall.
E -1 6 Work Light, LED strip light located under action wall panel for attendant. Activated w/ lit switch in action wall.
E -1 7 Work Light, LED strip light inside electrical cabinet. Activated via momentary door switch, hot @ all times.
E -1 8 (12) Position switch panel patient compartment, (Carbon Fiber Finish) E -1 9 Switch, "PATIENT DOME" 3-way, lit Amber.
E -1 10 Switch, "DOME HI-LO" lit White.
E -1 11 Switch, "EXHAUST" lit Amber.
E -1 12 Switch, "ELECT SUCTION" lit Amber.
E -1 13 Switch, "PATIENT HEAT A/C" 3-way, lit Blue.
E -1 14 Switch, "A/C FAN HI-LO", lit White.
E -1 15 Switch, "A/C HEAT-COOL" lit Red
E -1 16 Switch, "COMPARTMENT LIGHTS" lit White.
E -1 17 Switch, "WORK LIGHT" lit White.
3933 Chassis: 0 Quoted By: Jorge Morales 9/17/2026 Page 15 of 19 36 9/17/2026 3933
VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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Itemnumber Description
E -1 18 Shore power, 120V, 15 amp w/ Hubbel cast cover, inlet located behind driver door, 10-AWG (3) conductor cable from Shoreline inlet terminating in electrical box behind drivers seat w/ 15 amp circuit breaker. 12-AWG (3) conductor cable from electrical box behind drivers seat terminating in A6 Inverter compartment hard wired to weather proof electrical box with (1) 110V. receptacle, labeled 110V.
SHORELINE.
E -1 19 Restocking light push button digital timer, located on curbside wall @ head end of squad bench, 5-15 minute, controls (4) dome lights over cot (high intensity) E -1 20 Step Well Light LED, located in side door step well, door switch activated, E -1 21 Inverter Pre-Wire, Includes 12 volt Pos-Neg with Anderson quick disconnect connector, terminating inside A6 interior cabinet. (Does not include remote panel or rocker switch) E -1 22 Door Switches, magnetic door jamb switches for exterior compartments and patient access doors.
E -1 23 Clock, Emergency Time Manager, mounted in action wall panel, chimes.
E -1 24 AM-FM Speakers (2) above rear access doors in patient compartment E -1 25 Battery Charger, IOTA 45 amp. (activated via shoreline) Located in A6 Inverter compartment plugged into Shoreline 110V. receptacle.
See Item #: 6040
6000 - ELECTRICAL PATIENT COMPARTMENT - OPTIONS
E 0 6040 Power Inverter and Battery Charger, 1100W Vanner "LifeSine" LSC12-1100, with fully integrated 1FM1 module, and Leader supplied rocker switch.
700 - ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL - STANDARD
F -1 1 Air conditioning/heater, driver compartment switching control dash, OEM, w/prep for rear air.
F -1 2 Air conditioning/Heater, patient compartment evaporator, ducted central air, w/ (filtered) air intake vent, and (6) A/C round louvers.
See Item #: 7001
F -1 3 Air conditioning hose, shielded low loss, wedged on fittings, R134 (included w/ F2) F -1 4 Heater hose, Nomex, Ford QVM (included w/ F2)
F -1 5 Quad-Battery system - (2) primary, and (2) emergency start, w/ resettable circuit breaker, redundant battery system wiring and electrical components. Center console mounted LED Red indicator lamp and activation switch. Includes (2) batteries under hood in OEM location, and (2) AGM 65 batteries located in M6 exterior battery compartment.
3933 Chassis: 0 Quoted By: Jorge Morales 9/17/2026 Page 16 of 19 37 9/17/2026 3933
VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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Itemnumber Description
F -1 6 Shut Down Timer, with 5 min. delay activated via ignition switch.
F -1 7 Wiring loom, Leader fabricated, hi temp SXL, color coded, number coded and function labeled, with split loom wire protection
F -1 8 Antenna wiring (2) RG58A/U coax, roof location # 1 & 2 with Stainless Steel (Interior) access plates, terminate in cab, inside center console.
F -1 9 Power Exhaust 4" vent, w/ Cowl vent cover.
(Refer to prints for location)
F -1 10 Remote door lock release, front grille.
NOTE: Installation of Remote Door Lock Switch feature may increase the likelihood of unauthorized entry into vehicle. With this feature, purchaser further agrees to hold Leader Ind. or chassis manufacture harmless for any loss of vehicle of contents caused by unlawful access. (Customer has the option to Delete this feature)
F -1 11 Reverse activated (rear) loading lights
F -1 12 (2) Braided ground straps located between engine and chassis.
F -1 13 12 Volt High Flow Water Pump, improves water flow to patient compartment heater. 7000 - ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL - OPTIONS
F 0 7001 INDEPENDENT PATIENT COMPARTMENT A/C-HEAT:
Air conditioning / Heater, patient compartment, ducted central air, w/ (filtered) air intake vent and (6) A/C round louvers, additional compressor, auxiliary (2) fan (low profile) condenser kit, mounted on roof (see print for location). Patient compartment system is independent of OEM cab system.
NOTE: Roof Top Condensor to be painted Orange.
NOTE: Check with Engineering for location of roof top condensor.
NOTE: Requires Bulkhead Fittings through roof.
800 - OXYGEN SYSTEM - STANDARD
G -1 1 Aspirator, action wall area, SSCOR 22000, flush mount panel and gauge w/ S/S Canister Holder.
G -1 2 Vacuum pump, 12V, w/vent tube to exterior. Locate in A6 interior cabinet.
G -1 3 Oxygen system, Amico Ohio style quick release, (3) outlets, (2) in actionwall panel, (1) on wall above squadbench @ headend
3933 Chassis: 0 Quoted By: Jorge Morales 9/17/2026 Page 17 of 19 38 9/17/2026 3933
VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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Itemnumber Description
G 0 4 ZICO Main O2 Bracket - Locate in M1 exterior compartment. Capable of holding either "M" or "H" tank G -1 5 Oxygen wrench, fasten cable to wall by oxygen bottle. 8000 - OXYGEN SYSTEM - OPTIONS
G 0 8101 Electric switched Oxygen with digital read out, replaces manual system, includes manual by-pass. 900 - HARDWARE -STANDARD
H -1 1 Seat belts, (3) IMMI-PER4MAX 4-Point Restraints, (2) for squad bench attendants, (1) for CPR seat attendant. Mounted above bench & CPR seat, (2) lap restraints for squad bench patient.
H -1 2 I.V. holders, (2) positions, #1 & #3, Cast Products # A20-14 flush mount, polished aluminum.
H -1 3 Module (interior) access door grab handles, (3) Anti-Microbial 1-1/2" diameter stainless steel satin finish, angled grab handles mounted on module access doors.
H -1 4 Ceiling grab rail Anti-Microbial, center mounted, stainless steel, satin finish 1-1/2" diameter, 96" length.
H -1 5 Door sills, (rear), bright stainless steel, (side) bright stainless steel sill 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" H -1 6 Cargo Net, Front end of squad bench, (2) upper ancra fasteners, (2) lower OEM D Rings, (2) Seat belt style buckles, Black 1 1/2" webbing
H -1 7 Fire Extinguisher, ABC, 5lb, w/ quick release bracket.
Quantity (2) ship loose.
9000 - HARDWARE - OPTIONS
1000 -PATIENT HANDLING EQUIPMENT - STANDARD
I -1 1 Cot fastener, Ferno #185 (Medium 96") Stat Trac fastening system. (Center Position) (Compatible with 35A, 35 series, 93 series, and Power Flexx Cots, Cots must be upgraded to StatTrac compatibility.)
See Item #: 10162
10000 -PATIENT HANDLING EQUIPMENT - OPTIONS
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VIN Number
Parent Job 3933
Qouted by: Jorge Morales
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Craig Sanborn (949) 292-8710
Kevin Westfall
2701 Merced Ave
So. El Monte, CA 91733
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Itemnumber Description
I 0 10162 Stryker Power-LOAD Floor Plate Kit (Future Use). Supply and install Power-LOAD floor plate Only.
Includes hole in floor plate (plugged) for 12V. power supply wiring. NOTE: 12V. power supply wiring (shipped loose)
1100 -PAINT, BODY AND GRAPHICS - STANDARD
J 0 1 An acrylic urethane paint process is required on the module body.
J -1 2 Emblems, Leader front fenders, rear doors, no smoking, warning labels, ETC. 11000 -PAINT, BODY AND GRAPHICS - OPTIONS
J 0 11001 Paint Complete - Red (REVO)
1) Paint complete Modular including cab in Red. PPG #914521. 2) The paint shall be wrapped around all door edges to the rubber door seal, and into complete door jam of all entry doors and compartment doors.
3) There shall be no White showing in jams.
4) Paint sample needed for customer approval
1. Change order received after confirmation but prior to production start: $100 per item plusstandard option cost
2. Change Order received after production start: $200 per item plus two times the standard option cost and any additional labor to accommodate the change at $200 per hour
3. Change Order received at delivery: $300 per item plus three times the standard option cost and any additional labor to accommodate the change at $200 per hour.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE ORDER CHARGES AND FEES:
General Conversion Indemnification Statement:
The purchaser agrees to defend, indemnify and hold REV harmless from any claims, costs (including actual attorneys' fees), damages and liabilities caused in whole or in part by any alteration or modification of, or changes or additions to the Purchased Products OR use of product for purposes it was not designed or intended for. 3933 Chassis: 0 Quoted By: Jorge Morales 9/17/2026 Page 19 of 19 40 VIEW: Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LENote: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change.
Streetside Exterior #1
10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880 Drip rail
M1
M2
M3
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom S/ S
Fender
(1) Adj.
Shelf
Red
reflector
DIESEL FUEL
ONLY
S / S
Rub rail
Red Marker Light
w/ Chrome housing
Oxygen
Wrench LED Strip lights
(2) per compartment
24"
(13 1/2" Deep)
R R
Cathedral City F.D. 2026
Whelen 500 TIR6
Red Super LED
w/ Red lenses
w/ Chrome flange
Liquid Ride
System
Spare tire &
Changing
Tools
Amber
reflector
Sweep Out
Floor
Main O2
bottle storage
S / S
Rub Rail
110 V. 15 Amp.
Shoreline
Braker box
Whelen 900
Red LED
(W / Flange)
Whelen 900
Clear Scene LED
(W/ Flange)
Whelen 900
Red LED
(W / Flange)
M1 64.76 20.05 19.3 64.20 18.07
43.01 45.05 19.3 39.95 42.76
61.76 38.36 19.3 61.20 35.51
C O M P T IN S ID E
W ID T H
IN S ID E
H E IG H T
IN S ID E
D E P T H
C LE A R
O P E N IN G
W ID T H
C LE A R
O P E N IN G
H E IG H T
M2
M3
6" drop skirt
Two step entry.
Aluminum
Wheels
Divider for Stair Chair and
(2) 1 1/2" Strap w/ quick
connect clip
(2) Adjustable
shelf
Hurrican Door Straps
(1) on each door
TREMCO Anti-Theft
System
41 VIEW: Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LENote: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880 Amber
reflector
S/ S
Fender
Curbside Exterior #2 EMERGENCY VEHICLES
96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom Red
Marker
Light
M4
(2) OEM Batteries
under hood
R
Cathedral City F.D. 2026
Back board storage w/
1 1/2" Strap w/ quick
connect clip
Fixed vertical
divider
(2) Adj.
shelves
11"
LED Strip
lights
Red
reflector
Liquid Ride
System
Whelen 500 TIR6
Red Super LED
w/ Red lenses
w/ Chrome flange
Whelen 900
Red LED
(W / Flange)
Whelen 900
Clear Scene LED
(W/ Flange)
Whelen 900
Red LED
(W / Flange)
(2) Batteries on
slide out tray
6" drop skirt
Two step entry.
M4
C O M P T IN S ID E
W ID T H
IN S ID E
H E IG H T
IN S ID E
D E P T H
C LE A R
O P E N IN G
W ID T H
C LE A R
O P E N IN G
H E IG H T
2 2 .5 7
8 3 .45 2 6 .05 1 9 .3 8 2 .88 2 3 .20
M5
M6 1 6 .01 2 4 .8 1 9 .3 1 5 .4 5 2 2 .5 7
5 1 .0 4
M5
M6
R
Aluminum
Wheels
Hurrican Door Strap
on side entry door
42 VIEW: Front Exterior Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LE- #3 Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom Whelen ION T-series
Red Super LED
w/ Clear lenses
w/ Chrome flange
(FLASHING)
Daytime running
Lights
96"
Amber Marker Lights
w/ Chrome housings
(On Body)
Remote door
release
Siren speakers
White LED Running
Boards lights
(# 20COCDCD)
R W R R R
Whelen 900
Red LED
(W / Flange)
Whelen 900
White LED
(W / Flange)
Rumbler Siren
Speaker
SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86 SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86 Recessed GTT
794H Opticom
Whelen 700
Red LED
(W / Flange)
W
Dual Buell
Trumpets
Roof Top
Condenser
43 VIEW: Rear Exterior Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LE- #4 Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom Exhaust Vent
Mud flaps w/
leader plate
Red reflector
Recessed Cast Products
License plate holder
w/ LED LIcense Plate Lights
Red marker lights
w/ Chrome housings
Red reflector
Dark
Privacy
Dark
Privacy
LL SAE-W-83SAE-W5-86 SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86
LL SAE-W-83SAE-W5-86 SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86
SAE-W5-86
SAE-W-83 SAE-W5-86
SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86
SAE-W-83 SAE-W5-86
SAE-W-83
SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86 SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86
SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86 SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86
R
A A
R
LEADER Style Flip-up Step Bumper
angle corners 30 Degrees
(angle of departure minimum of 10 Degrees)
Whelen 600
Amber LED
Turn signal w/ arrow
Whelen 600 (W / Flange)
Red LED
Stop - Tail
(W / Flange)
Whelen 600
Clear Back Up
(W / Flange)
Whelen 900
Clear Scene LED
(W/ Flange)
Whelen 900
Red LED
(W / Flange)
SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86 SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86
SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86 SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86
OEM
Back up Camera
Kinequip Red LED
3rd Brake light
Whelen 900
Red LED
(W / Flange)
Whelen 900
Amber LED
(W / Flange)
44 VIEW: Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LENote: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880 Exhaust
vent.
Heat /AC Vents
Street wall Interior #5
Stainless
Steel
Stainless
Stee
A
l
1 A2
A3
A5
A4
A4
A6
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Hinged wood door w/ Chrome "D"
ring locking latch for Inverter &
Suction storage
LED Strip Lighting
(Inside ALL compartments)
White Gloss Laminate
A/C access
w/ filtered A/C Intake
22"
wide
A7
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom Gibraltar
countertops
(Midnight Melange)
Hinged wood door
w/ Chrome slam
latch
w/ (1) Adj. shelf
Positive lach devices
on ALL storage cabites with
plexiglas sliding windows
10 Lbs.
0 Lbs.
40 Lbs. 40 Lbs.
40 Lbs.
40 Lbs.
40 Lbs. 40 Lbs.
Hinged wood door
w/ non locking "D"
ring latches
w/ (2) Adj. shelf
(6" Deep)
IMMI 4 PT Per4Max
Seat belts
Hand sanitizer
dispenser
(Surface mount)
(3) latex
Glove storage
10 Lbs.
Leader Style
hold down lids
45 VIEW: Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LENote: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880 Bulkhead wall Interior #6 EMERGENCY VEHICLES
A8
A6
LED Strip
Work light
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom Locking Drug
compartment
W/ 7/8"
drawer lock
10 Lbs.
Access to power distribution
w/ Chrome "D" ring locking latch
EM ER GE NC Y VEH IC LE S
GROU P
EVS Attendant seat
sewn on swivel base
w/ 4 - Point restraint
w/ sliding track
w/ Leader logo
w/ child Seat
1 1 0 V A C
LED Strip lighting A9
40 Lbs.
40 Lbs.
Wood doors
w/ NON locking
Chrome slam latches
(1) adjustable shelf
12 Volt
Iluminated
110 V.
Plexiglas door w/
Chrome "D"
ring latch
5 Lbs.
0 Lbs.
12-3/4"
9-1/2"
Wood doors
w/ NON locking
Chrome slam latches
(1) adjustable shelf
Clear plexiglas
sliding windows
46 VIEW:Curbside Interior Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LE- #7 Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880 Stainless
Steel
Cargo Net
Stainless
Steel
Stainless
Stee
A10 l
A11
43"
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
LED Step
Well light
LED Strip
Lighting
Electric door lock switch
(wired to OEM)
Red Reflective
3M Conspicuity #983-72
S / S Antimicrobial
Grab Bar
Trash Container
(Red Plexiglass Lid)
Sharps Container
Kendall 8507SA
(L # 04-011)
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom 3/8" Recessed Plexiglas doors
w/ Chrome "D" ring latches
USE NO OIL
OX Y G EN
Curbside
02 outlet
Digital 15 min.
Restocking timer
IMMI 4 PT Per4Max
Seat belts
Sierra light gray
Upholstery
5 Lbs. 5 Lbs.
DOMELIGHT(LOW)
Leader Style
hold down lids
47 VIEW:Rear Interior Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LE- #8 Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom Red Reflective
3M Conspicuity #983-72
Stainless
Steel
Stainless
Steel
Electric door lock switch
(wired to OEM)
S / S Antimicrobial
Grab Bars
AM-FM Radio speakers
48 N P Q
PILOT LIGHTS
E. PILOT LIGHT - EMERGENCY START RED LED
F. PILOT LIGHT - MASTER ON GREEN LED
G. PILOT LIGHT - DOOR OPEN RED LED
H. PILOT LIGHT - COMP. OPEN AMBER LED
H. BLANK
J. PILOT LIGHT - LOW VOLTAGE AMBER LED
SWITCHES
A. BLANK
B. BLANK
C. BLANK
D. DIMMER KNOB
K. BLANK
L. EMERGENCY START,ON-OFF GUARDED (NON LIT)
M. PRI- SEC- LIT RED/ AMBER LED
N. BLANK
O. BACK UP ALARM-RESET TYPE-MOM. ON (NON LIT)
P. LEFT SCENE WHITE LIT LED
Q. REAR SCENE WHITE LIT LED
R. RIGHT SCENE WHITE LIT LED
S. PATIENT DOME 3-WAY - LIT AMBER LED
T. PATIENT HEAT A/C 3-WAY - LIT BLUE LED
U. MOD. DISCONNECT - GREEN LIT LED
L
M O R S T U
Removable aluminum
laminated lids
D H
I
F
E G
J
AMPS
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
AMPS
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Digital smart
Volt Meter
w/ Low voltage
alarm
Digital smart
Amp. Meter
POWER FUNCTION
RAD PIER
PA YELP
MAN WAIL HF Whelen 295 ON WHELEN
HFSA -7
w/ Remote Amp.
Full Function
Map box slot
Cup holders
Vent
CUSTOM
CONSOLE
VIEW:Cab Console. Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LE- #9 Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom A12
Combination USB Port
Type A 3.0 / Type C 4.0
49 VIEW:Switch Panel Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LE-#10 Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom O2 Outlets
Time manager
(Clock)
12 V.
Outlet
A13
LED Strip
Lighting SS C OR
R E G U L A T O R
V A C U U M
7 00
6 00
5 00
4 00
3 00
0 2 00
100
Elapsed Timer
Start Stop
Clock Timer
1 Minute
2 Minute
5 Minute
10 Minute
10:52
Emergency Time Manager
U S E N O O I L U S E N O O I L
SSCOR
Regulator
SSCOR Suction
w/ S/S canister holder
SSCOR
Iluminated
110 V. Outlet
110 VAC
Oxygen
Digital Oxygen
Read - out
Manual Bypass
(Oxygen)
B
K
D
G H I
SWITCHES
A= PATIENT DOME ON/OFF 3 WAY - LIT AMBER LED
B= DOME HI-LO, ON/ON - LIT WHITE LED
C= BLANK
D= EXHAUST VENT ON/OFF - LIT AMBER LED
E= ELECT SUCTION ON/OFF - LIT AMBER LED
F= ELECTRIC OXYGEN - LIT GREEN LED
G= PATIENT HEAT / A/C ON/OFF 3 WAY - LIT BLUE LED
H= A/C FAN HI-LO ON/ON - LIT WHITE LED
I= A/C HEAT/COOL - LIT RED / BLUE LED
J= COMPARTMENT LIGHTS - LIT WHITE LED
K= WORK LIGHT - LIT WHITE LED
L= VANNER INVERTER - LIT RED LED
A E
J
F
Combination USB Port
Type A 3.0 / Type C 4.0
L
50 VIEW:Overhead Floor Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LE-#11 Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom Wood
Floor
14"
10"
Trash Container
(Red Plexiglass Lid) Sharps Container
Kendall 8507SA
(L # 04-011)
Sharps Container
Turn latch
A15
Stryker Power Load
Floor Plate
2 3-3/4"
51 VIEW: Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LENote: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880 (8) Whelen LED
Dome Lights
IV Hook
Position 3
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
IV Hook
Position 1
96" S / S Antimicrobial
Grab Bar
(2) Antenna Leads
w/ Cover plates
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom #12
A14
52 VIEW: Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LENote: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880 Overhead console & Sw's 13 EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Map lights
Red / White LED
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom 53 VIEW: Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LENote: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change.
Streetside Exterior #1
10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880 Drip rail
M1
M2
M3
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom S/ S
Fender
(1) Adj.
Shelf
Red
reflector
DIESEL FUEL
ONLY
S / S
Rub rail
Red Marker Light
w/ Chrome housing
Oxygen
Wrench LED Strip lights
(2) per compartment
24"
(13 1/2" Deep)
R R
Cathedral City F.D. 2026
Whelen 500 TIR6
Red Super LED
w/ Red lenses
w/ Chrome flange
Liquid Ride
System
Spare tire &
Changing
Tools
Amber
reflector
Sweep Out
Floor
Main O2
bottle storage
S / S
Rub Rail
110 V. 15 Amp.
Shoreline
Braker box
Whelen 900
Red LED
(W / Flange)
Whelen 900
Clear Scene LED
(W/ Flange)
Whelen 900
Red LED
(W / Flange)
M1 64.76 20.05 19.3 64.20 18.07
43.01 45.05 19.3 39.95 42.76
61.76 38.36 19.3 61.20 35.51
C O M P T IN S ID E
W ID T H
IN S ID E
H E IG H T
IN S ID E
D E P T H
C LE A R
O P E N IN G
W ID T H
C LE A R
O P E N IN G
H E IG H T
M2
M3
6" drop skirt
Two step entry.
Aluminum
Wheels
Divider for Stair Chair and
(2) 1 1/2" Strap w/ quick
connect clip
(2) Adjustable
shelf
Hurrican Door Straps
(1) on each door
TREMCO Anti-Theft
System
54 VIEW: Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LENote: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880 Amber
reflector
S/ S
Fender
Curbside Exterior #2 EMERGENCY VEHICLES
96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom Red
Marker
Light
M4
(2) OEM Batteries
under hood
R
Cathedral City F.D. 2026
Back board storage w/
1 1/2" Strap w/ quick
connect clip
Fixed vertical
divider
(2) Adj.
shelves
11"
LED Strip
lights
Red
reflector
Liquid Ride
System
Whelen 500 TIR6
Red Super LED
w/ Red lenses
w/ Chrome flange
Whelen 900
Red LED
(W / Flange)
Whelen 900
Clear Scene LED
(W/ Flange)
Whelen 900
Red LED
(W / Flange)
(2) Batteries on
slide out tray
6" drop skirt
Two step entry.
M4
C O M P T IN S ID E
W ID T H
IN S ID E
H E IG H T
IN S ID E
D E P T H
C LE A R
O P E N IN G
W ID T H
C LE A R
O P E N IN G
H E IG H T
2 2 .5 7
8 3 .45 2 6 .05 1 9 .3 8 2 .88 2 3 .20
M5
M6 1 6 .01 2 4 .8 1 9 .3 1 5 .4 5 2 2 .5 7
5 1 .0 4
M5
M6
R
Aluminum
Wheels
Hurrican Door Strap
on side entry door
55 VIEW: Front Exterior Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LE- #3 Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom Whelen ION T-series
Red Super LED
w/ Clear lenses
w/ Chrome flange
(FLASHING)
Daytime running
Lights
96"
Amber Marker Lights
w/ Chrome housings
(On Body)
Remote door
release
Siren speakers
White LED Running
Boards lights
(# 20COCDCD)
R W R R R
Whelen 900
Red LED
(W / Flange)
Whelen 900
White LED
(W / Flange)
Rumbler Siren
Speaker
SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86 SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86 Recessed GTT
794H Opticom
Whelen 700
Red LED
(W / Flange)
W
Dual Buell
Trumpets
Roof Top
Condenser
56 VIEW: Rear Exterior Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LE- #4 Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom Exhaust Vent
Mud flaps w/
leader plate
Red reflector
Recessed Cast Products
License plate holder
w/ LED LIcense Plate Lights
Red marker lights
w/ Chrome housings
Red reflector
Dark
Privacy
Dark
Privacy
LL SAE-W-83SAE-W5-86 SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86
LL SAE-W-83SAE-W5-86 SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86
SAE-W5-86
SAE-W-83 SAE-W5-86
SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86
SAE-W-83 SAE-W5-86
SAE-W-83
SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86 SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86
SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86 SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86
R
A A
R
LEADER Style Flip-up Step Bumper
angle corners 30 Degrees
(angle of departure minimum of 10 Degrees)
Whelen 600
Amber LED
Turn signal w/ arrow
Whelen 600 (W / Flange)
Red LED
Stop - Tail
(W / Flange)
Whelen 600
Clear Back Up
(W / Flange)
Whelen 900
Clear Scene LED
(W/ Flange)
Whelen 900
Red LED
(W / Flange)
SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86 SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86
SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86 SAE-W-83
SAE-W5-86
OEM
Back up Camera
Kinequip Red LED
3rd Brake light
Whelen 900
Red LED
(W / Flange)
Whelen 900
Amber LED
(W / Flange)
57 VIEW: Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LENote: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880 Exhaust
vent.
Heat /AC Vents
Street wall Interior #5
Stainless
Steel
Stainless
Stee
A
l
1 A2
A3
A5
A4
A4
A6
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Hinged wood door w/ Chrome "D"
ring locking latch for Inverter &
Suction storage
LED Strip Lighting
(Inside ALL compartments)
White Gloss Laminate
A/C access
w/ filtered A/C Intake
22"
wide
A7
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom Gibraltar
countertops
(Midnight Melange)
Hinged wood door
w/ Chrome slam
latch
w/ (1) Adj. shelf
Positive lach devices
on ALL storage cabites with
plexiglas sliding windows
10 Lbs.
0 Lbs.
40 Lbs. 40 Lbs.
40 Lbs.
40 Lbs.
40 Lbs. 40 Lbs.
Hinged wood door
w/ non locking "D"
ring latches
w/ (2) Adj. shelf
(6" Deep)
IMMI 4 PT Per4Max
Seat belts
Hand sanitizer
dispenser
(Surface mount)
(3) latex
Glove storage
10 Lbs.
Leader Style
hold down lids
58 VIEW: Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LENote: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880 Bulkhead wall Interior #6 EMERGENCY VEHICLES
A8
A6
LED Strip
Work light
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom Locking Drug
compartment
W/ 7/8"
drawer lock
10 Lbs.
Access to power distribution
w/ Chrome "D" ring locking latch
EM ER GE NC Y VEH IC LE S
GROU P
EVS Attendant seat
sewn on swivel base
w/ 4 - Point restraint
w/ sliding track
w/ Leader logo
w/ child Seat
1 1 0 V A C
LED Strip lighting A9
40 Lbs.
40 Lbs.
Wood doors
w/ NON locking
Chrome slam latches
(1) adjustable shelf
12 Volt
Iluminated
110 V.
Plexiglas door w/
Chrome "D"
ring latch
5 Lbs.
0 Lbs.
12-3/4"
9-1/2"
Wood doors
w/ NON locking
Chrome slam latches
(1) adjustable shelf
Clear plexiglas
sliding windows
59 VIEW:Curbside Interior Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LE- #7 Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880 Stainless
Steel
Cargo Net
Stainless
Steel
Stainless
Stee
A10 l
A11
43"
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
LED Step
Well light
LED Strip
Lighting
Electric door lock switch
(wired to OEM)
Red Reflective
3M Conspicuity #983-72
S / S Antimicrobial
Grab Bar
Trash Container
(Red Plexiglass Lid)
Sharps Container
Kendall 8507SA
(L # 04-011)
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom 3/8" Recessed Plexiglas doors
w/ Chrome "D" ring latches
USE NO OIL
OX Y G EN
Curbside
02 outlet
Digital 15 min.
Restocking timer
IMMI 4 PT Per4Max
Seat belts
Sierra light gray
Upholstery
5 Lbs. 5 Lbs.
DOMELIGHT(LOW)
Leader Style
hold down lids
60 VIEW:Rear Interior Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LE- #8 Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom Red Reflective
3M Conspicuity #983-72
Stainless
Steel
Stainless
Steel
Electric door lock switch
(wired to OEM)
S / S Antimicrobial
Grab Bars
AM-FM Radio speakers
61 N P Q
PILOT LIGHTS
E. PILOT LIGHT - EMERGENCY START RED LED
F. PILOT LIGHT - MASTER ON GREEN LED
G. PILOT LIGHT - DOOR OPEN RED LED
H. PILOT LIGHT - COMP. OPEN AMBER LED
H. BLANK
J. PILOT LIGHT - LOW VOLTAGE AMBER LED
SWITCHES
A. BLANK
B. BLANK
C. BLANK
D. DIMMER KNOB
K. BLANK
L. EMERGENCY START,ON-OFF GUARDED (NON LIT)
M. PRI- SEC- LIT RED/ AMBER LED
N. BLANK
O. BACK UP ALARM-RESET TYPE-MOM. ON (NON LIT)
P. LEFT SCENE WHITE LIT LED
Q. REAR SCENE WHITE LIT LED
R. RIGHT SCENE WHITE LIT LED
S. PATIENT DOME 3-WAY - LIT AMBER LED
T. PATIENT HEAT A/C 3-WAY - LIT BLUE LED
U. MOD. DISCONNECT - GREEN LIT LED
L
M O R S T U
Removable aluminum
laminated lids
D H
I
F
E G
J
AMPS
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
AMPS
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Digital smart
Volt Meter
w/ Low voltage
alarm
Digital smart
Amp. Meter
POWER FUNCTION
RAD PIER
PA YELP
MAN WAIL HF Whelen 295 ON WHELEN
HFSA -7
w/ Remote Amp.
Full Function
Map box slot
Cup holders
Vent
CUSTOM
CONSOLE
VIEW:Cab Console. Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LE- #9 Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom A12
Combination USB Port
Type A 3.0 / Type C 4.0
62 VIEW:Switch Panel Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LE-#10 Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom O2 Outlets
Time manager
(Clock)
12 V.
Outlet
A13
LED Strip
Lighting SS C OR
R E G U L A T O R
V A C U U M
7 00
6 00
5 00
4 00
3 00
0 2 00
100
Elapsed Timer
Start Stop
Clock Timer
1 Minute
2 Minute
5 Minute
10 Minute
10:52
Emergency Time Manager
U S E N O O I L U S E N O O I L
SSCOR
Regulator
SSCOR Suction
w/ S/S canister holder
SSCOR
Iluminated
110 V. Outlet
110 VAC
Oxygen
Digital Oxygen
Read - out
Manual Bypass
(Oxygen)
B
K
D
G H I
SWITCHES
A= PATIENT DOME ON/OFF 3 WAY - LIT AMBER LED
B= DOME HI-LO, ON/ON - LIT WHITE LED
C= BLANK
D= EXHAUST VENT ON/OFF - LIT AMBER LED
E= ELECT SUCTION ON/OFF - LIT AMBER LED
F= ELECTRIC OXYGEN - LIT GREEN LED
G= PATIENT HEAT / A/C ON/OFF 3 WAY - LIT BLUE LED
H= A/C FAN HI-LO ON/ON - LIT WHITE LED
I= A/C HEAT/COOL - LIT RED / BLUE LED
J= COMPARTMENT LIGHTS - LIT WHITE LED
K= WORK LIGHT - LIT WHITE LED
L= VANNER INVERTER - LIT RED LED
A E
J
F
Combination USB Port
Type A 3.0 / Type C 4.0
L
63 VIEW:Overhead Floor Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LE-#11 Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom Wood
Floor
14"
10"
Trash Container
(Red Plexiglass Lid) Sharps Container
Kendall 8507SA
(L # 04-011)
Sharps Container
Turn latch
A15
Stryker Power Load
Floor Plate
2 3-3/4"
64 VIEW: Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LENote: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880 (8) Whelen LED
Dome Lights
IV Hook
Position 3
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
IV Hook
Position 1
96" S / S Antimicrobial
Grab Bar
(2) Antenna Leads
w/ Cover plates
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom #12
A14
65 VIEW: Drawn By: Jorge M. Date: Sep. - 2026 LENote: All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. 10941 Weaver Ave., So. El Monte, CA 91733 phone. (626) 575-0880 Overhead console & Sw's 13 EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Map lights
Red / White LED
Cathedral City F.D. 2026 96" X 173" Module on Ford F-550 193.3" WB, 72" Headroom 66 Billing Address:
CATHEDRAL CITY, CITY OF
68700 AVENIDA LALO
GUERRERRO
CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
US
Shipping Address:
CATHEDRAL CITY, CITY OF
32100 DESERT VISTA
CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
US
Quote Date:09/28/2026
Expiration Date:11/27/2026
Quote Created By:
Saeed Salimian
Saeed.Salimian@
motorolasolutions.com
End Customer:
CATHEDRAL CITY, CITY OF
Nathan Kidd
[email protected]
760-770-8200
Contract: 39809 - SOURCEWELL 020625-
MOT
Freight Terms:FREIGHT PREPAID
Payment Terms:30 NET
Line # Item Number Description Qty List Price Sale Price Ext. Sale Price APX™ 8500
1 M37TSS9PW1CN APX8500 ALL BAND MP
MOBILE
1 $6,558.00 $4,787.34 $4,787.34
1a GA09007AA ADD: OUT OF THE BOX WIFI
PROVISIONING
1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1b G831AD ADD: SPKR 15W WATER
RESISTANT
1 $71.00 $51.83 $51.83
1c G996AS SOFTWARE LICENSE ENH:
OVER THE AIR PROVISIONING
1 $118.00 $86.14 $86.14
1d GA00250AA ADD: GNSS/BT-WIFI THRU
MNT ANT, 17FT LOW LOSS
PFP-100A/240, QMA
1 $118.00 $86.14 $86.14
1e GA00580AA ADD: TDMA OPERATION 1 $530.00 $386.90 $386.90 1f GA01513AB ADD: ALL BAND MOBILE
ANTENNA (7/8/V/U)
1 $112.00 $81.76 $81.76
1g G51AT SOFTWARE LICENSE
ENH:SMARTZONE
1 $1,766.00 $1,289.18 $1,289.18
1h G78AT ENH: 3 YEAR ESSENTIAL SVC 1 $302.40 $302.40 $302.40 1i GA05509AA DEL: DELETE UHF BAND 1 -$800.00 -$584.00 -$584.00 1j GA09001AA ADD: WI-FI CAPABILITY 1 $353.00 $257.69 $257.69 QUOTE-3837721
Cat City fire - (1) APX 8500 single
deck
Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the ""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists between Motorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products.
Motorola Solutions, Inc.: 500 West Monroe, United States - 60661 ~ #: 36-1115800
67 Line # Item Number Description Qty List Price Sale Price Ext. Sale Price 1k G298AS SOFTWARE LICENSE ENH:
ASTRO 25 OTAR W/ MULTIKEY
1 $871.00 $635.83 $635.83
1l G843AH ADD: AES ENCRYPTION AND
ADP
1 $560.00 $408.80 $408.80
1m G444AH ADD: APX CONTROL HEAD
SOFTWARE
1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1n G67EH ADD: REMOTE MOUNT E5 MP 1 $350.00 $255.50 $255.50 1o GA01517AA DEL: NO J600 ADAPTER CABLE
NEEDED
1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1p G806BL SOFTWARE LICENSE ENH:
ASTRO DIGITAL CAI OP APX
1 $607.00 $443.11 $443.11
1q GA01670AA ADD: APX E5 CONTROL HEAD 1 $767.00 $559.91 $559.91 1r W22BA ADD: STD PALM
MICROPHONE APX
1 $85.00 $62.05 $62.05
1s QA09113AB ADD: BASELINE RELEASE SW 1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1t GA01630AA ADD: SMARTCONNECT 1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1u G361AH SOFTWARE LICENSE ENH: P25
TRUNKING SOFTWARE APX
1 $353.00 $257.69 $257.69
Subtotal $12,721.40
Total Discount Amount $3,353.13
Estimated Tax $866.56
Grand Total $10,234.83(USD)
Notes:
● SAMPLE NTP - NO SIGN
QUOTE-3837721
Cat City fire - (1) APX 8500 single
deck
Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the ""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists between Motorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products.
Motorola Solutions, Inc.: 500 West Monroe, United States - 60661 ~ #: 36-1115800
68 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.G
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
From: Michael Contreras, Fire Chief
Title: Acceptance of FY 2025 AFG Grant for Fire Station 2 Fire Sprinkler System Retrofit Project
RECOMMENDATION:
To adopt a resolution entitled:
A resolution by the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, California accepting the fiscal year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant, Award No. EMW-2025-FG-04668, for the Fire Station 2 fire sprinkler system retrofit project, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related documents
Accepting the FY2025 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), Award No. EMW-2025- FG-04668, in the amount of $90,909.09 for a fire sprinkler system at Fire Station 2, approving the required $9,090.91 local match from the Fire Department FY 2026/27 operating budget, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept the award and execute all related grant documents.
BACKGROUND:
On September 22, 2026, FEMA notified the city that its FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application submitted by Cathedral City Fire & EMS (CCFE) was approved for award.
The grant funds a first-time automatic fire sprinkler system at Fire Station 2, a 39-year old, continuously occupied fire station with sleeping quarters that have never had automatic fire suppression protection. FEMA requires the award to be accepted or declined in the FEMA GO system within thirty days of notification, making the acceptance deadline October 22, 2026. Council action on October 14, 2026 allows the award to be accepted before that deadline. This action is limited to accepting the award and approving the required $9,090.91 grant match from the Fire Department budget.
Fire Station 2, located at 32100 Desert Vista Road, was constructed in September 1987 and has not undergone a major renovation since it was built. The facility comprises approximately 9,600 square feet of interior space: approximately 3,000 square feet of apparatus room, 1 3,600 square feet of administrative space, and 3,000 square feet of dormitory and living quarters.
Station 2 has no fire sprinkler system and no fire alarm system; its life safety protection is limited to basic smoke detection and a vehicle exhaust capture system in the apparatus bay.
A department facility risk assessment identified the lack of sprinkler protection at Station 2 as the highest priority unaddressed life safety deficiency across the department's three stations.
DISCUSSION:
Firefighters at Station 2 work, eat, train, and sleep in a building that would not meet the fire protection expectations the department routinely enforces on new residential and commercial occupancies in Cathedral City. A fire that starts while crews are asleep, or while crews are committed to calls and the station is unattended, could result in serious injury, loss of front-line apparatus and equipment, destruction of department records, and the loss of a primary response station serving the central portion of the city. National Fire Protection Association research consistently shows that automatic sprinkler systems are the most effective built in means of controlling a fire in its early stages and substantially reduce deaths, injuries, and property loss in structure fires.
The impact of a loss at Station 2 would extend beyond the city. In 2025, CCFE responded to 8,075 incidents and provided 82 mutual aid and 8 automatic aid responses to Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and unincorporated Riverside County. Protecting this station protects the continuity of local and regional emergency response.
The project includes the design and installation of a wet pipe automatic fire sprinkler system covering approximately 9,600 square feet of interior space, together with the underground and service components required for the system to function and to meet local requirements, including:
• Interior wet pipe sprinkler piping, heads, and system riser; • Fire Department Connection (FDC) and Post Indicator Valve (PIV); • Underground piping and check valves;
• A double detector check valve assembly as required by Desert Water Agency; and • Drywall demolition and ceiling tile repair or replacement where needed to install piping.
Implementation Schedule
The application committed CCFE to the following schedule, measured from the date of award acceptance:
Activity Target
Issue competitive solicitation Within 60 days
Award construction contract Within 120 days 2
Begin installation Within 180 days
System commissioning and final inspection Within 18 months The Fire Chief will manage the project, with technical support from the City’s Facilities and Building departments. Financial Services will provide grant administration, procurement and financial oversight. The Fire Department will manage the grant in house, and no administrative or indirect costs will be charged to the grant. Final costs will be established through a competitive procurement process to include an engineered design process.
FISCAL IMPACT:
For jurisdictions with populations between 20,000 and 1,000,000, the AFG program requires a local cost share equal to 10 percent of the federal share. The fiscal impact of the action before the City Council is as follows:
DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER
ACCOUNT
CODES
PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or
ONGOING
2026-2027 Grant Revenue 259-300-330-
331-6700-6701 G055XX $90,909.09 ONE TIME
2026-2027 Grant
Expense
259-300-330-
331-8XXX-8XXX G055XX 90,909.09 ONE TIME
2026-2027 Match Expense 100-300-330-
331-8XXX-8XXX G055XX 9,090.91 ONE TIME
2026-2027 Total $100,000.00
The required match of $9,090.91 will be funded from the Fire Department FY 2026/27 operating budget. Grant funds are provided on a reimbursement basis. At this time, there is no additional General Fund appropriation being requested with this action.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal E - Safety
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2026-__ Accepting the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
2. FEMA Award Notification, Application EMW-2025-FG-04668, dated September 22, 2026
3. FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application, EMW-2025-FG-04668
4. FEMA Award Package and Terms and Conditions (from FEMA GO) 3 1
RESOLUTION 2026 -
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR
2025 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT, AWARD NO.
EMW-2025-FG-04668, FOR THE FIRE STATION 2 FIRE SPRINKLER
SYSTEM RETROFIT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), administers the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to protect the health and safety of the public and first responders; and WHEREAS, Cathedral City Fire Station 2, constructed in 1987, is continuously occupied by on duty firefighters with sleeping quarters and has never been equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system; and
WHEREAS, Cathedral City Fire & EMS applied for the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) program to retrofit fire sprinklers at Fire Station 2 and on September 22, 2026, FEMA notified the City that application EMW-2025-FG-04668 was approved for award; and
WHEREAS, the grant budget is $100,000.00, consisting of a federal share of $90,909.09 and a required local grant match of $9,090.91; and WHEREAS, acceptance of grant funds is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.
SECTION 2. The City Council accepts the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant, Award No. EMW-2025-FG-04668, in the federal amount of $90,909.09, and approves the required local grant match of $9,090.91, to be funded from the Fire Department FY 2026/27 operating budget.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to accept the award in the FEMA GO system through the City's Authorized Organization Representative, to establish the grant revenue and expenditure accounts, and to execute all award documents, amendments, reports, and closeout documents necessary to administer the grant.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of October 2026. ___________________________
Raymond Gregory, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Christina Burton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Eric Vail, City Attorney
I, CHRISTINA BURTON, CITY CLERK of the City of Cathedral City, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 14th day of October 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Christina Burton, City Clerk
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 12:49:40 PM Pacific Daylight Time Subject: Subject: Subject: FW: Award Notification (Application Number: EMW-2025-FG-04668) Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 12:49:39PM Pacific Daylight Time From: Michael Contreras
Dear Kevin,
Congratulations! Your grant application submitted under the Grant Programs Directorate's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant has been approved for award.
Please use the FEMA GO system at https://go.fema.gov to accept or decline your award. Please note that you will have thirty (30) days from the date of this award notification to either accept or decline the award, and that the award must be accepted or declined by an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) within the FEMA GO system. Instructions for registering within the system and becoming an AOR are available at https://www.fema.gov/gmm-trainingresources.
Once you are in the system and made an AOR for your organization, your home page will be the first screen you see. You will see a section entitled My Grants. In this section, please select the award acceptance link for EMW-2025-FG-04668 under Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. View your award package and indicate your acceptance or declination of award. If you wish to accept your grant, you should do so immediately. When you have finished, we recommend printing your award package for your records.
If you have questions on using the FEMA GO system, please reach out to the FEMA GO Help Desk (1-877-585-3242). For programmatic questions about your grant, please reach out to the AFG Helpdesk ([email protected] / 1-866-274-0960).
All recipients are required to comply with FEMA EHP Policy Guidance. This EHP Policy Guidance can be found in FEMA Policy (FP) 108-023-1, Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Policy Guidance.
Sincerely,
Grants Management Branch
Assistance to Firefighters Grants
Department of Homeland Security / FEMA
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City Council
Item No. 3.H
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
From: Armando J. Garcia Baldizzone, City Engineer
Title: Notice of Completion for HSIP Cycle 9A: Traffic Signal Improvements at 12 Intersections (C08752)
RECOMMENDATION:
To accept and approve the Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Cycle 9A, Traffic Signal Improvements at 12 Intersections (C08752), as complete; authorize the City Manager to execute and file a notice of completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Elecnor Belco Electric Inc., upon expiration of the notice of completion (NOC).
BACKGROUND:
On March 27, 2024, the City Council approved the agreement with Z&K Consultants (Z&K) to perform construction engineering services for the HSIP Cycle 9A, Traffic Signal Improvements at 12 Intersections Project.
On April 23, 2025, the City Council approved a construction contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. (Belco), in the amount of $850,888 with a twenty-three percent (23%) contingency in the amount of $200,512 for unforeseen construction costs, thereby making the total encumbrance $1,051,400.
The project consisted of the installation of advanced dilemma zone detection equipment, left turn phases, and pedestrian countdown heads at the following intersections.
1. Ramon Road and Whispering Palms Trail
2. Ramon Road and Cathedral Canyon Drive
3. Vista Chino and Avenue Quintana
4. Gerald Ford Drive and Plumley Road
5. East Palm Canyon Drive and El Dorado
6. Ramon Road and Desert Vista Road
7. Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive
8. Date Palm Drive and Via Olivera
9. Dinah Shore Drive and Plumley Road
10. Landau Drive and 30th Avenue
1 11. Date Palm Drive and Gerald Ford Drive
12. Dinah Shore Drive and Cathedral Canyon Drive
DISCUSSION:
Construction started on December 8, 2025, and was completed on May 21, 2026.
Z&K and city staff reviewed and inspected the improvements and found the project was built in accordance with all contract requirements and therefore recommend the City Council accept the project as complete.
City Council acceptance is required to approve the project’s final contract amount and release retention funds. Retention funds are monies earned by the contractor withheld from progress payments pending satisfactory completion and final acceptance of the project.
Additionally, City Council acceptance of the project requires an NOC be filed with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office. The NOC is a written notice issued by the owner of the project, or their agent, to notify concerned parties that all work on the project has been completed. This notice also sets a period of thirty-five (35) days from the date the NOC is filed, within which concerned parties may exercise their lien rights against one another. Once the thirty-five-day period has expired, and provided no claims or liens are received, the city can release retention funds to the contractor.
City staff recommends the City Council to accept and approve the Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Cycle 9A, Traffic Signal Improvements at 12 Intersections (C08752), as complete; authorize the City Manager to execute and file a notice of completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Elecnor Belco Electric Inc., upon expiration of the NOC.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of the construction contract with Elecnor Belco Electric Inc. follows:
Authorized Construction Funding
FISCAL YEAR DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
LEDGER
ACCOUNT
CODES
PROJECT
CODE AMOUNT
ONE TIME
or
ONGOING
2024-2025 HSIP 9A Fund 331-100-150-
156-8800-8802 C08752 $ 850,888 ONE TIME
2024-2025 Contingency
(23%)
331-100-150-
156-8800-8802 C08752 $ 200,512 ONE TIME
Total $1,051,400
Final Construction Cost
The final construction expenditures with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. totaled $844,272.19, including change orders resulting in a net decrease of $6,615.81 from the original contract amount. The net decrease reflects the difference between the estimated bid quantities and the actual quantities constructed in the field, which reduced the final construction cost. 2 The total final contract cost is summarized below:
Base Contract Amount $850,888.00
Change Orders ($6,615.81)
Final Construction Cost $844,272.19
The final invoice (5% retention) in the amount of $42,213.61 will be released to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., thirty-five (35) days from the date that the NOC is filed should there be no claims or discrepancies in the work completed.
Remaining Project Expenditures and Closeout
The city has an agreement with Z&K Consultants Inc. in the amount of $254,196.00 for Construction Engineering Services. To date Z&K has expended $245,282.60, leaving a remaining encumbered balance of $8,913.40.
Additionally, NAI Consulting, Inc. was awarded a task order in the amount of $12,504.50. To date, NAI has expended 7,218.50, leaving a remaining encumbered balance of $5,286.00.
Although construction is complete, the remaining project funds will remain available to complete the required closeout activities, reconcile final project expenditures, and process the final Caltrans reimbursement.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
GOAL B: COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Objective: Cathedral City roads, gateways, public spaces, and other city infrastructure are well planned, designed, constructed, and maintained.
ATTACHMENTS:
Notice of Completion – Elecnor Belco Electric Inc.
3 (“President of,” “Manager of,” “A partner of,” “Owner of,” etc.)
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED 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 nature 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 work 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 address of said property is
(If no street 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) (City where signed)
(Personal signature of the individual who is swearing that the contents of the notice of completion are true)
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City of Cathedral City Christina Burton, City Clerk 68700 Ave. Lalo Guerrero Cathedral City CA 92234 City of Cathedral City 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234 None 05/21/2026 HSIP Cycle 9A: Traffic Signal Improvements at 12 Intersections (C08752) Elecnor Belco Electric Inc.
Cathedral City Riverside Installation of advanced dilemma zone detection equipment, left turn phases, and pedestrian countdown heads at 12 intersections within the city limits. 10/14/2026 City Manager for the City of Cathedral City 26 Cathedral City 4 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.I
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
From: Armando J. Garcia Baldizzone, City Engineer
Title: Approval of a Budget Adjustment to the HSIP Cycle 11C Traffic Signal Hardware Upgrades Project (C08756), and Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement with RT Engineering and Associates Inc.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a budget adjustment to the HSIP Cycle 11C Traffic Signal Hardware Upgrades Project (C08756), utilizing Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding awarded by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with RT Engineering and Associates Inc. for additional construction engineering services necessary to complete the project.
BACKGROUND:
The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is a federal-aid program administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) that provides funding to state, local, and tribal governments for infrastructure projects and programs designed to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads.
In March 2023, Cathedral City was awarded $1,007,730 in HSIP Cycle 11 grant funding for the design and construction of traffic signal hardware upgrades at 49 signalized intersections (Project). The improvements include the installation of LED safety lighting, internally illuminated street name signs (IISNS), and traffic signal backplates with retroreflective borders at 49 signalized intersections throughout the city. A map with the proposed intersections is attached to the report for reference as Attachment 1.
In June 2024, the City Council awarded a professional services agreement to STC Traffic, Inc. (STC), to prepare the plans, specifications, right-of-way, and environmental documentation for the project. In December 2024, a cost change request was submitted to Caltrans to address increased costs associated with the internally illuminated street names signs (IISNS). At Caltrans’ direction, the IISNS were subsequently removed from the project scope. STC completed the project design in June 2025.
1 On October 6, 2025, the City Council authorized a total project budget of $838,800.00 for the HSIP Cycle 11C Traffic Signal Hardware Upgrades Project (C08756). The authorized budget included a construction contract with Econolite Systems, Inc. in the amount of $564,709.40; a professional services agreement with RT Engineering and Associates, Inc. (RTEA) in the amount of $134,229.04 for construction engineering support services; and a 20% contingency of $139,861.56 for unforeseen construction and construction engineering costs.
On January 28, 2026, prior to the start of construction, the City Council approved Change Order No. 1 to Econolite Systems, Inc. in the amount of $107,129.84 for the replacement of obsolete traffic signal heads and an additional 30 working days. The City Council also approved a revised budget that included a 10% project contingency and a budget adjustment of $47,875.11, increasing the total authorized project budget from $838,800.00 to $886,675.11.
Construction began on March 2, 2026. On April 6, 2026, construction activities were suspended due to extended material delivery lead times. Construction resumed on August 4, 2026, following delivery of the required materials, with construction anticipated to be completed by October 19, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
Due to the extended construction schedule, RTEA has requested additional contract funds to continue providing construction inspection services through completion of construction and to perform the required project closeout activities thereafter. RTEA submitted a revised cost proposal requesting an additional $65,827.36 for these services.
Following review of RTEA’s revised cost proposal, city staff evaluated the available project funding and determined that sufficient funds were available within the construction phase of the HSIP grant to fund the proposed RTEA amendment and provide an additional $15,000 for administrative support services provided by NAI Consulting, Inc. (NAI).
On August 13, 2026, city staff requested that Caltrans reallocate $80,828 from construction to construction engineering to provide the additional funding necessary for RTEA’s construction engineering services and NAI’s administrative support services. Caltrans approved the funding reallocation on August 21, 2026. Caltrans’ approval is included as Attachment 3.
Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement between RTEA will increase the total not-to-exceed compensation by $65,827.36, from $134,229.04 to $200,056.40, and extend the term of the agreement by two (2) months, through December 6, 2026. The additional contract amount and time will allow RTEA to provide construction engineering services through completion of construction and perform the remaining project closeout activities. The proposed amendment is included as Attachment 2.
Staff recommend that the City Council approve a budget adjustment to the HSIP Cycle 11C Traffic Signal Hardware Upgrades Project (C08756), utilizing Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding awarded by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); 2 and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with RT Engineering and Associates Inc. for additional construction engineering services necessary to complete the project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
1) HSIP Cycle 11 Grant Funding
The HSIP Cycle 11C grant included $1,034,700.00 in eligible funding for the construction phase of the project. The table below summarizes the original funding allocation and the revised allocation following Caltrans’ approval of the $80,828 reallocation from construction to construction engineering.
Finance Items Original Revised
Construction $899,700.00 $818,872.00
Construction Engineering $135,000.00 $215,828.00
Available HSIP Grant Funding $1,034,700.00 $1,034,700.00 In accordance with HSIP Cycle 11 funding requirements, eligible costs are funded with 90% HSIP funds and a 10% local match. Based on the revised allocation approved by Caltrans, the table below summarizes the HSIP and local funding shares.
Finance Items Cost HSIP
(90%)
Local Match
(10%)
Construction $818,872.00 $736,984.80 $81,887.20
Construction Engineering $215,828.00 $194,245.20 $21,582.80 Totals $1,034,700.00 $931,230.00 $103,470.00
2) Authorized Construction Budget
On January 28, 2026, the City Council authorized a construction budget of $886,675.11, which included a construction contract with Econolite Systems, Inc., change order No. 1, the professional services agreement with RTEA for construction engineering services, and a 10% contingency. The authorized construction budget is summarized below.
Construction Bid Amount (Econolite) $564,709.40
Change Order No. 1 $107,129.84
Construction Engineering Cost (RTEA) $134,229.04
Revised Construction Cost $806,068.28
10% Contingency $80,606.83
Authorized Construction Budget $886,675.11
3) Additional Project Expenditures
Amendment No 1 with RTEA for Construction Engineering Services Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $65,827.36, will increase the professional services agreement with RTEA from $134,229.04 to a total not-to-exceed amount of $200,056.40, as summarized below. 3
RT Engineering and Associates Inc. Agreement $134,229.04 Amendment No. 1 $65,827.36
Revised Agreement Amount $200,056.40
NAI Administrative Support Services
NAI Consulting, Inc. (NAI) was awarded a task order for $8,973.00 to provide administrative support services for the project. To date, NAI has expended $4,253.50, leaving a remaining encumbered balance of $4,719.50.
As part of the Caltrans-approved funding reallocation, an additional $15,000 has been allocated for NAI’s continued administrative support services through project completion and closeout.
4) Available Funding Sources
HSIP Cycle 11 Funds
The city was awarded $931,230.00 in HSIP Cycle 11 funds for the construction phase of the project. To date, the City Council has authorized $798,007.60 in HSIP funds, leaving $133,312.40 available.
Awarded HSIP Funds $931,230.00
Council Authorized HSIP Funds ($798,007.60)
HSIP Funds Available $133,222.40
Measure A Funds
In the FY 2025-26 CIP, $209,500.00 in Measure A Funds were programmed for the project.
To date, the City Council has authorized $88,667.51 in Measure A funds toward the local match required by the HSIP Cycle 11 grant program, leaving $120,832.49 in programmed Measure A funds available.
Programmed Measure A Funds $209,500.00
Council Authorized Measure A Funds ($88,667.51)
Measure A Funds Available $120,832.49
5) Revised Construction Cost and Budget
The revised project cost, including the construction contract, approved change order, construction engineering services, and administrative support services, is summarized below.
Construction Bid Amount (Econolite) $564,709.40
Change Order No. 1 $107,129.84
Construction Engineering Cost (RTEA) $134,229.04
Amendment No. 1 (RTEA) $65,827.36
NAI Administrative Support Services $15,000.00
Revised Project Cost $886,895.64
As the project is nearing completion, staff recommend a 2% contingency to address minor remaining construction items and any adjustments to quantities or costs identified during final 4 project reconciliation and closeout.
Revised Project Cost $886,895.64
2% contingency $17,737.91
Revised Construction Budget $904,633.55
6) Budget Adjustment Requested
A budget adjustment of $17,958.44 is recommended to increase the authorized construction budget from $886,675.11 to $931,240.42, providing sufficient funding for the revised project costs and the recommended 2% contingency.
Revised Construction Budget $904,633.55
Authorized Construction Budget ($886,675.11)
Budget Adjustment $17,958.44
Staff propose funding the $17,958.44 budget adjustment with $16,162.60 in HSIP Cycle 11 funds, representing 90% of the increase, and $1,795.84 in programmed Measure A funds, representing the required 10% local match. The proposed budget adjustment is summarized below.
FISCAL YEAR DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER
ACCOUNT
CODES
PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or
ONGOING
2026-2027 HSIP Funds
(Grant)
331-100-150-
156-8800-8802 C08756 $16,162.60 ONE TIME
2026-2027 Measure A
(Local Match)
243-100-150-
156-8800-8802 C08756 $ 1,795.84 ONE TIME
2026-2027 Total $17,958.44
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal B: Community Investments
Objective: Cathedral City roads, gateways, public spaces, and other infrastructure are well planned, designed, constructed, and maintained.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Attachment - Project Map
2. Attachment – RTEA Amendment No 1
3. Attachment – Caltrans Approval
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LEGEND: LOCATION MAP VICINITY MAP
1 2022 HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) CYCLE 11
ATTACHMENT
S2: IMPROVE SIGNAL HARDWARE: LENSES, BACK-PLATES W/RETROREFLECTIVE BORDERS, MOUNTIG, SIZE, & NUMBER
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
6 AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
AND
RT ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATES INC.
FOR
HSIP CYCLE 11C PROJECT:
HSIPL-5430-041 (C08756) – TRAFFIC SIGNAL HARDWARE UPGRADES AT FORTY-NINE INTERSECTIONS.
In accordance with the “Agreement for Services” dated October 6, 2025, (collectively referred to as the “Agreement”) by and between the City of Cathedral City, a municipal corporation (“City”) and RT Engineering & Associates, Inc. a California S-Corporation (“Consultant”), and in accordance with Section 28 of the Agreement, entitled, “Amendment”, this Amendment Number No. 1 to the Agreement is made and entered into this 14th day of October of 2026 (“Effective Date”).
RECITALS
A. Consultant currently provides construction engineering services to the City for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11C Project: Traffic Signal Hardware Upgrades, HSIPL-5430(041), CIP No. C08756 (“Project”).
B. City and Consultant desire to amend Section 1 of the Agreement to extend the term of the Agreement by two (2) months, commencing October 6, 2026, to allow Consultant to complete the remaining construction engineering and project closeout services.
C. City and Consultant desire to amend Section 4 of the Agreement to provide additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $65,827.36 for additional construction engineering services associated with the extended construction period and completion of the required Project closeout documentation. Amendment No. 1 increases the total notto-exceed compensation under the Agreement from $134,229.04 to $200,056.40.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:
Section 1.
The agreement termination date as set forth in the Agreement is hereby amended such that it shall expire at the end of business day on December 6, 2026.
Section 2.
Section 4 of the Agreement as set forth in the agreement is hereby amended such that the total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed Two Hundred Thousand Fifty-Six Dollars and Forty Cents ($200,056.40), unless 7 additional compensation is approved in writing in accordance with Section 26 “Administration and Implementation” or Section 28 “Amendment” of this Agreement.
Section 3.
Except as specifically amended by this Amendment No. 1, the remaining terms of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Amendment No. 1 and the provisions of the Agreement, the provisions of this Amendment No. 1 shall control.
SUMMARY:
Amendment No. 1 extends the contract end date to December 6, 2026, and increases the compensation to a not to exceed amount of $200,056.40.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement No. 1 to be executed as of the date first written above.
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC
By: Andrew Firestine By: Regina M. Talamantez
City Manager CEO/President
ATTEST:
By: Christina Burton By:
City Clerk
8 RT Engineering & Associates, Inc. (RTEA) Cost Proposal Breakdown 4 weeks 4 weeks 2 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 2 weeks Direct Rate OHM % Burdened Rate mo.1 mo.2 mo.3 mo.4 mo.5 mo.6 mo.7 mo.8 mo.9 mo.10 mo.11 mo.12 Total Manhours Total Cost NTP1 - Administrative & PreConstruction Phase
PM/Lead Construction Manager - Regina Talamantez 1 hr / month 115.00 $ 2.41087 277.25 $ 1 1 2 554.50 $ Construction Manager - Javier Barrientos 8 hrs/week 90.00 $ 2.41087 216.98 $ 32 32 64 13,886.61 $ Construction Inspector - Robert Hogan 90.00 $ 2.41087 216.98 $ 0 - $ Office Engineer - Brandon Freese 4 hrs/week 25.00 $ 2.41087 60.27 $ 16 16 32 1,928.70 $ Labor Compliance Officer - Carol Dubree 46.20 $ 2.41087 111.38 $ 0 - $ NTP1 Total Cost 16,369.81 $
NTP2 - Construction
PM/Lead Construction Manager - Regina Talamantez 1 hr / month 115.00 $ 2.41087 277.25 $ 1 1 1 3 831.75 $ Construction Manager - Javier Barrientos 8 hrs/week 90.00 $ 2.41087 216.98 $ 16 32 32 80 17,358.26 $ Construction Inspector - Robert Hogan 40 hrs/week 90.00 $ 2.41087 216.98 $ 80 160 160 400 86,791.32 $ Office Engineer - Brandon Freese 4 hrs/week 25.00 $ 2.41087 60.27 $ 8 16 16 40 2,410.87 $ Labor Compliance Officer - Carol Dubree 6 hrs/month 46.20 $ 2.41087 111.38 $ 6 6 6 18 2,004.88 $ NTP2 Total Cost 109,397.08 $
NTP3 - Construction - Change Order #01 Work
PM/Lead Construction Manager - Regina Talamantez 1 hr / month 115.00 $ 2.41087 277.25 $ 1 1 2 554.50 $ Construction Manager - Javier Barrientos 8 hrs/week 90.00 $ 2.41087 216.98 $ 32 16 48 10,414.96 $ Construction Inspector - Robert Hogan 40 hrs/week 90.00 $ 2.41087 216.98 $ 160 80 240 52,074.79 $ Office Engineer - Brandon Freese 4 hrs/week 25.00 $ 2.41087 60.27 $ 16 8 24 1,446.52 $ Labor Compliance Officer - Carol Dubree 6 hrs/month 46.20 $ 2.41087 111.38 $ 6 6 12 1,336.59 $ NTP3 Total Cost 65,827.36 $
Post Construction - $
PM/Lead Construction Manager - Regina Talamantez - 1 hr/month 115.00 $ 2.41087 277.25 $ 1 1 2 554.50 $ Construction Manager - Javier Barrientos 4 hrs/week 90.00 $ 2.41087 216.98 $ 16 16 32 6,943.31 $ Construction Inspector - Robert Hogan 90.00 $ 2.41087 216.98 $ 0 - $ Office Engineer - Brandon Freese 8 hrs/month 25.00 $ 2.41087 60.27 $ 8 8 16 964.35 $ Labor Compliance Officer - Carol Dubree 46.20 $ 2.41087 111.38 $ 0 - $ Post Const TC 8,462.15 $
OHM: (1.1917+1)*1.1 (fee) = 2.41087
Revised Total Cost Proposal 200,056.40 $
We should use up our remaining contract balance of $57,229 within the first 4-5 weeks. Original Cost Proposal 134,229.04 $ Which is why I am requesting an amendment for the remaining 6 weeks (or 30wd). Amended Amount 65,827.36 $ remaining 54 working days (10+ weeks)
Post Const - Closeout NTP2 - 50 working days (10 weeks) NTP3 - 30 working days (6 weeks) NTP1 12 weeks
Procurement
1 Armando Baldizzone
From: Snowden, Alberta@DOT <[email protected]> on behalf of PISB Help Desk@DOT <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, September 4, 2026 1:55 PM
To: Armando Baldizzone; John Corella; External, alee; Josh Nickerson; Andres Perez Cc: District 8 Agreements@DOT
Subject: District 8 - Finance Letter for Project HSIPSL-5430(041) REQ3 Attachments: 5430041 R3 FL 8.21.26.pdf
Good afternoon,
Attached is an approved Finance Letter for the project in subject.
In an effort to expedite reimbursable funds to your Local Agency, we will no longer mail hardcopy documents. All agreements, finance and allocation letters will be sent electronically. Please continue to send invoices to your District Local Assistance Engineer per DLAE instructions.
If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected].
Thank you,
Ms. Alberta S. Snowden
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
OƯice of Project Management Oversight
Division of Local Assistance
(279) 599-3187
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City Council
Item No. 3.J
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
From: Andres D. Perez, Assistant Engineer
Title: Notice of Completion for HSIP Cycle 11D: Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades Project (C08757)
RECOMMENDATION:
To accept and approve the Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Cycle 11D:
Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades Project (C08757) as complete; authorize the City Manager to execute and file a notice of completion (NOC) with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. upon expiration of the notice of completion.
BACKGROUND:
At its November 12, 2025, meeting, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $306,000 for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11D Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades Project. The City Council also approved a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $30,600 for unforeseeable construction costs and project changes; bringing the total authorized construction budget to $336,600.
The project included the construction of curb bulb-outs, ADA-compliant curb ramps, flashing stop signs, school zone flashing beacons, and LED safety lighting at the intersection of 30th Avenue and San Eljay Avenue.
DISCUSSION:
Construction started on June 24, 2026, and was completed on August 12, 2026.
City staff provided construction oversight in accordance with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) requirements for state-funded HSIP projects. Staff inspected the improvements and determined that the work was completed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements. Accordingly, staff recommends that the City Council accept the project as complete. 1
City Council acceptance is required to approve the project’s final contract amount and authorize the release of retention funds. Retention funds are monies earned by the contractor that are withheld from progress payments pending satisfactory project completion and final acceptance.
Additionally, City Council acceptance also requires the filing of a notice of completion (NOC) with the Riverside County Recorder’s office. The NOC is a written notice issued by the owner of a project, or their agent, to notify concerned parties that all work on the project has been completed. This notice also sets the period, which is thirty-five (35) days from the date the NOC is filed, within which concerned parties may exercise their lien rights against one another. Upon expiration of this thirty-five (35) day period, and provided no claims or liens are received, the city may release retention funds.
City staff recommend the City Council to accept and approve the Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Cycle 11D: Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades Project (C08757) as complete; authorize the City Manager to execute and file a notice of completion (NOC) with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. upon expiration of the notice of completion.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of the Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Cycle 11D:
Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades Project (C08757) is as follows:
Authorized Construction Budget
DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER
ACCOUNT
CODES
PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or
ONGOING
2026-2027 HSIP Funds
(Grant)
331-100-150-
156-8800-8802 C08757 $207,090.00 ONE TIME
2026-2027
Traffic Safety
Funds (Local
Match)]
233-100-150-
156-8800-8802 C08757 $53,025.00 ONE TIME
2026-2027
Traffic Safety
Funds
(Additional)
233-100-150-
156-8800-8802 C08757 $76,485.00 ONE TIME
2026-2027 Total $336,600.00
Construction Expenditures
A. Onyx Paving Company, Inc.- Construction Contract
The final construction expenditures with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. were $297,665.37, which included change orders resulting in a net decrease of $8,334.63. The net decrease resulted from a balancing change order that reconciled the estimated bid quantities with the actual quantities constructed in the field, resulting in a lower final construction cost than originally bid.
The final construction expenditures with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. are summarized below: 2 Base Contract Amount $306,000.00
Change Orders ($8,334.63)
Final Construction Expenditures (Onyx Paving Company, Inc.) $297,665.37 Should there be no claims or discrepancies in the work completed, the final invoice (5% retention) in the amount of $14,883.27 will be released to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. thirtyfive (35) days following the filing of the NOC.
B. LandMark Consultants Inc., (Material Testing Services) The final expenditure for material testing services provided by LandMark Consultants, Inc. totaled $840.00.
Final Construction Cost
The final construction cost is summarized below.
Construction Contract Cost (Onyx Paving Company, Inc.) $297,665.37 Material Testing Services (LandMark Consultant Inc.) $840.00 Final Construction Cost $298,505.37
“On Call” Federal and State Grant Support Services (Separate of Construction Cost) NAI Consulting, Inc. was awarded a task order in the amount of $8,262.50 to provide grant support services for the project. To date, NAI has expended $3,438.00, leaving a remaining encumbered balance of $4,824.50. The remaining funds will be used to prepare and complete the project close-out documentation required by Caltrans for the HSIP funded project.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
GOAL B: COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Objective: Cathedral City roads, gateways, public spaces, and other city infrastructure are well planned, designed, constructed, and maintained.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Notice of Completion – Onyx Paving Company, Inc.
3 (President of, Manager of, A partner of, Owner of, etc.)
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED 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 nature 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 work 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 address of said property is
(If no street 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) (City where signed)
(Personal signature of the individual who is swearing that the contents of the notice of completion are true)
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http://www/riversideacr.com/acr/forms/Notice%20of%Completion 06/22/2011 Andrew Firestine City Manager, City of Cathedral City
EXEMPT RECORDING FEES PURSUANT TO
CODE SECTION 6130 AND 2733
Andrew Firestine
City Manager, City of Cathedral City
City of Cathedral City
Christina Burton, City Clerk
68700 Ave. Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City
CA 92234
City of Cathedral City
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234
None
08/12/2026
HSIP Cycle 11D: Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades Project (C08757) Onyx Paving Company, Inc.
Cathedral City
Riverside construction of ADA curb ramps, flashing
stop sign, school zone flashing beacons, and LED safety lighting at the intersection of 30th Avenue and San Eljay.
10/14/2026
City Manager for the City of Cathedral City
26 Cathedral City
11/17/2026
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City Council
Item No. 3.K
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Yoga Classes in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater - 2027 funded by the Parks and Community Events Commission Events Budget
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve $3,100 from the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Parks and Community Events Commission Small Events Budget for the 2027 Yoga in the Park program at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
BACKGROUND:
The Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) continues to engage the community and raise awareness of the City’s park resources. As part of its responsibilities, PACE supports and volunteers at community events and related activities.
The approved Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget allocates $10,000 to PACE to fund all or a portion of the costs associated with events held at City parks. Eligible costs may include services, materials, or a combination of both. PACE reviews each event and the respective funding request and, upon making a favorable recommendation, forwards the funding request to the City Council for final approval.
During each of the past five fiscal years, the City Council has approved funding for free community yoga classes at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater. The Tuesday classes, offered from January through March, have consistently drawn 50 to more than 100 participants per class.
DISCUSSION:
The 2027 Yoga in the Park program is proposing to offer Tuesday morning classes at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater from January 26 through March 30, 2027.
Two free classes will be offered each week for 10 weeks, for a total of 20 classes. Gentle Yoga will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., followed by Power Yoga from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
1 Professional instructors Patti Wexler and Kim Funkey have agreed to return for the 2027 season at the established rate. Volunteers, including PACE Vice Chair Antonio Baciu and other PACE commissioners, will monitor the classes, distribute mats, and assist with cleanup.
The proposed program budget is as follows:
• Instructor fees: $2,900
Twenty classes at $145 per class. (Note: Instructors will be compensated for classes canceled by the city with less than 24 hours’ notice).
• Incidental and outreach materials: $200
Flyers and promotional materials.
• Total funding request: $3,100
The $3,100 request is proposed to be funded from the Fiscal Year 2026-27 PACE Small Events Budget, General Ledger account 100-500-510-511-8300-8301, project M03511- OPS-PARKS-M&O.
During the 2026 season, the program recorded more than 1,500 participant visits over the 10-week period. Previous attendance records were surpassed twice, with a peak combined attendance of 224 participants during the two classes offered on a single day.
The program promotes health and wellness, highlights the Amphitheater as a public space, and provides opportunities to share information about other city programs and events.
The Fiscal Year 2026-27 PACE Small Events Budget also includes approved funding for the Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume event, Feliz Navi-Dog Costume event, and Summer Kids Movies Program.
PACE FY 2026-2027
PACE Small Events Budget $10,000
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Panorama Park October 2026 $ 500 Feliz Navi-Dog Costume Esperanza Park December 2026 $ 500 Summer Kids Movies Program Mary Pickford Summer 2026 $1,100 Available Budget Before Yoga $7,900
Yoga in the Park 2027 Amphitheater Jan-March 2027 $3,100 Remaining Available Budget $4,800
At its May 5, 2026, meeting, PACE recommended continuing the Yoga in the Park program in 2027, allocating $3,100 from the PACE Small Events Budget, and forwarding the program and funding request to the City Council for final approval. The May 5, 2026, PACE staff report is included as an attachment.
PACE is requesting that the City Council approve $3,100 from the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Parks and Community Events Commission Small Events Budget for the 2027 Yoga in the Park program at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater
FISCAL IMPACT: 2
DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER
ACCOUNT
CODES
PROJECT CODE AMOUNT ONE TIME or
ONGOING
2026-
2027
Parks and Community
Events
100-500-510-
511-8300-8301
M03511-OPSPARKS-M&O $3,100 One Time
2026-
2027 Total $3,100
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
GOAL F: EMBRACING, INCLUSIVE CITY
ATTACHMENTS:
1. May 5, 2026, PACE Staff Report for the 2027 Yoga in the Park Program 3 Staff Report
Parks and Community Events Commission
Item No. 3.G
Meeting Date: September 1, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Sponsors: Vice Chair Antonio Baciu and Chair Erin Hyland Title: Yoga in the Park 2027 Season
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) approve the continuation of Tuesday Yoga in the Park classes at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater from January 26 through March 30, 2027; authorize an allocation of $3,100 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 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 five fiscal years, the City Council has approved PACE’s recommendation for funding of the free community yoga classes at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
These classes, held on Tuesdays from January through March, have consistently drawn 50 to more than 100 participants per session and received positive community feedback.
DISCUSSION:
The 2027 Yoga in the Park program will continue its successful format of Tuesday morning classes at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, scheduled from January 26 through March 30, 2027, over a 10-week period.
Two classes will be offered each week, for a total of 20 classes:
Gentle Yoga Power Yoga
8:30 am – 9:30 am 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instruction will be provided by Patti Wexler and Kim Funkey, both of whom have agreed to return for the 2027 season at the established rate.
The program budget is as follows:
4 Instructor Fees: $2,900
• 20 classes at $145 per class;
• Instructors will be compensated for classes cancelled by the city with less than 24 hours’ notice.
Incidentals and Outreach Materials:
$200
• Flyers and promotional materials
Total Funding Request: $3,100
This funding request represents the sixth year of this highly successful community program.
During the 2026 season, more than 1,500 participants attended classes over the 10-week period. Attendance records were broken twice, with a new high of 224 participants attending the two classes in a single day.
The continued success of this program demonstrates strong community demand and engagement. In addition to promoting health and wellness, the program highlights the City's Amphitheater as a premier public space and provides opportunities to promote other city programs and events to attendees.
The following programs have already been approved for funding from the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 PACE Small Events Budget: Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume, Feliz Navi Dog Costume Event, and Free Movies for Kids Summer Program.
PACE Budget Summary
Annual Allocation Amount $10,000
Event Name Location Funding Request
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Panorama Dog Park $500 (approved) Feliz Navi Dog Costume Esperanza Dog Park $500 (approved) Free Movies for Kids Summer Program Mary Pickford Theatre $1,100 (approved) Yoga in the Park 2027 Amphitheater $3,100
Remaining Available Budget $4,800
If approved as proposed, the remaining PACE Small Events budget for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 will be $4,800. Given the program’s strong attendance and positive community response, continuing these classes represents a valuable use of PACE funds and supports the city's mission to provide recreational opportunities in its parks.
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 Yoga in the
Park 2027 100-500-510-511-8600-8601 MO3511 $3,100 One Time 5 2026-2027 Total $3,100
6 7
8 9
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.L
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Approval for the Purchase of a Meridian Traffic Control Trailer RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the purchase of one Meridian Archer T-1000 Drop Deck Trailer in an amount not to exceed $39,010.78 to support the deployment and transportation of the Meridian Mobile Barrier System and other heavy-duty traffic control equipment; and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase.
BACKGROUND:
At its May 27, 2026, meeting, the City Council approved the purchase of the Meridian Mobile Barrier System (Barriers) to improve event safety and the efficiency of street closures. Staff knew that a heavy-duty trailer would be needed to transport and deploy the Barriers but had not yet determined the most cost-effective method of acquiring one. Staff therefore proceeded with the barrier purchase while evaluating whether Public Works Maintenance could fabricate or modify a suitable trailer in house at a lower cost than purchasing a purpose-built model.
Public Works Maintenance had previously fabricated and retrofitted a traffic control trailer inhouse, prompting staff to consider a similar approach for the Barriers. However, after evaluating the required specifications, trailer, material quotes, fabrication costs, and associated staff time, staff determined that a standard equipment trailer would not adequately address the operational requirements. The size and weight of the Barriers (700 lbs. each) require a drop-deck design for loading and unloading capabilities. Manual handling without the drop deck feature would be labor intensive and less efficient during deployments as a forklift would be required.
Based on this evaluation, staff determined that purchasing a purpose-built heavy-duty traffic control trailer would provide the most practical and efficient solution for the Meridian Mobile Barrier System. A dedicated trailer will provide staff a safe and efficient means of transporting, deploying, and retrieving the Barriers while reducing the time and effort 1 required for setup and removal. The trailer will also provide a versatile resource for emergency response and other traffic control activities beyond the Downtown Safety Barrier Project.
DISCUSSION:
Staff evaluated two options for transporting and deploying the Meridian Mobile Barrier System and other traffic control equipment.
Option 1 - Purchase Meridian Archer T-1000 Drop Deck Trailer:
Staff evaluated the purchase of a Meridian Archer T-1000 Drop Deck Trailer, a purpose-built heavy-duty trailer capable of transporting the Meridian Mobile Barrier System and other traffic control equipment. Its drop deck design provides a lower loading height, allowing equipment to be loaded and unloaded more efficiently and improving accessibility during field operations. The trailer would also provide additional capacity to transport barriers, traffic control devices, and related equipment in a single organized unit.
Option 2 – Purchase and Modify a Heavy-Duty Trailer:
Staff also evaluated purchasing a heavy-duty trailer and having Public Works Maintenance modify it to provide specifications and functionality comparable to the Meridian Archer T1000 Drop Deck Trailer. Staff obtained and reviewed quotes for a suitable trailer and the materials and fabrication required to accommodate the Meridian Mobile Barrier System and other traffic control equipment.
Evaluation:
In coordination with the Fleet Coordinator, staff evaluated purchase costs, material, and fabrication expenses, staff time, and operational efficiency. Although Option 2 was initially considered a potentially more cost-effective alternative, staff determined that the combined cost of purchasing and modifying a heavy-duty trailer would be approximately the same as, and potentially greater than, the cost of the purpose-built trailer under Option 1. Option 2 would also require a significant commitment of Public Works Maintenance staff time and resources to design, fabricate, and complete the modifications.
Option 1 would provide a purpose-built trailer that can be placed into service without an extensive in-house fabrication project. Based on its comparable overall cost, lower demand on City staff resources, and operational advantages, staff recommends purchasing the Meridian Archer T-1000 Drop Deck Trailer. The trailer is expected to arrive within 10 days of placing the order, allowing staff to begin preparing it for deployment promptly.
If Council does not approve the purchase, crews would need to use a forklift to load and unload the barriers and an available trailer to transport them. The available trailer would carry fewer barriers per trip, requiring additional trips and making deployments more labor intensive and difficult to complete. 2
Public Works Maintenance plans to include a second Meridian Archer T-1000 Drop Deck Trailer in the upcoming budget cycle to support the next phase of the Downtown Safety Barrier Project and further expand the City’s traffic control capabilities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff proposes funding the $39,010.78 purchase from existing resources within Fund 241 (Gas Tax) and Fund 243 (Measure A), with each fund contributing 50 percent. These funds would be transferred to the Vehicle Replacement Fund to complete the purchase.
Funding for the $39,010.78 purchase is available within the FY 2026-27 budget from savings realized within the Fund 241 (Gas Tax) and Fund 243 (Measure A) on completed Public Works Maintenance projects. These projects include concrete street and curb repairs and the median renovation along Date Palm Drive in front of the Food 4 Less shopping center.
These savings are sufficient to cover the purchase without reducing funding for, or affecting the scope or schedule of, any planned or currently budgeted Public Works Maintenance projects.
FISCAL YEAR DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
LEDGER
ACCOUNT
CODES
PROJECT
CODE AMOUNT
ONE TIME
or
ONGOING
2026/2027 Gas Tax
Transfer Out
241-900-910-
911-9300-9301 N/A $19,505.39 One-Time
2026/2027 Measure A
Transfer Out
243-400-460-
461-9300-9301 N/A $19,505.39 One-Time
2026/2027 Equip Replace
Transfer In
611-900-910-
911-7400-7408 N/A ($19,505.39) One-Time
2026/2027 Equip Replace
Transfer In
611-900-910-
911-7400-7410 N/A ($19,505.39) One-Tiime
2026/2027 Equip Replace
Expenditure
611-000-000-
000-8800-8807 N/A $39,010.78 One-Time
2026/2027 Total $39,010.78
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
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 Archer T-1000 Drop Deck Trailer Quote
2. Meridian Archer T-1000 Drop Deck Trailer Specifications 3 Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales LLC
177 E. Colorado Blvd
Suite 200
Pasadena CA 91105
United States
Quote
#QUO-S-12902
GSA Contract #47QSWA19D001F 07/14/2026
QUO-S-12902
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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
07/14/2026 10/13/2026 Common Carriers - Sales John O Joly Item Price Level Quantity Rate Amount
T1000 Archer T-1000 Drop Deck Trailer GSA 1 34,247.85 $34,247.85 Subtotal $34,247.85
Shipping Cost $1,595.00
Tax (9.25%) $3,167.93
Total $39,010.78
Notes:
Meridian is offering a 6-month complementary subscription to our Vehicle Safety Mitigation Program (VSMP). Please reach out to Jeremy Gardner at [email protected] for additional information.
Payment Terms:
Due to high demand, Meridian is requesting a 50% deposit to ensure timely delivery of your product.
Wire Transfer Instructions:
Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales LLC
Account Number: 568605235
Bank Name: Chase Bank, N.A.
Wire Routing : 021000021
ACH Routing : 322271627
Approved: ______________________________________
John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Approved:______________________________________
Andrew Firestine, City Manager
4 100% AMERICAN MADE
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(434) 529-6903
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Archer Drop Deck Trailer 1000
Benefits
Designed to carry up to 8 Archer
1200 barriers plus accessories
Quadra spring suspension for a
smooth, stable ride
Solar panel charging capability
Features
Deck plate – 3/16” diamond plate
Tires – 16 ply H rated
Drop deck design
Archer Hauler mount
ADA cable cover holders
Archer Beam Gate beam cradles
Tire load rating – 5,675 lbs
The drop deck design brings the
entire deck level to the ground
5 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.M
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
From: Ryan Hunt, Director of Communications & Engagement Title: Amended Agreement for Services with Conrad Angel Corral for Cathedral City TV (CCTV) Production Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an amended Agreement for Services with Conrad Angel Corral for Cathedral City TV (CCTV) production services for a 21-month term, in an amount not to exceed $70,000 over the full term and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
Cathedral City TV (CCTV) is the City's government access channel, airing on Spectrum Cable Channel 17. CCTV programming also reaches residents through the City's Facebook page, Instagram account, TikTok account, and YouTube channel. Facebook delivers the greatest reach, with more than 20,000 followers and the strongest engagement of any City platform.
Conrad Angel Corral serves as CCTV's host and producer, and Alan Kraemer serves as producer for CV Productions. Together, they produce the channel's original segments:
• New Business: A long-running series that introduces residents to new small businesses opening throughout Cathedral City and encourages them to shop local. • Special Events: Previews and coverage of City events, consistently among CCTV's most-viewed segments.
• Ribbon Cuttings: Coverage of ribbon cuttings and grand openings for new businesses and City projects, along with content produced for the annual State of the City. • The Art of Cathedral City: An expanded arts series featuring local artists, galleries, theater companies, and cultural events.
The City Council last approved an adjustment to CCTV production rates in 2023, setting compensation at $1,200 per show, split between two producers. Earlier this year, the producers submitted their first-rate adjustment request since then, reflecting the expanded scope of CCTV content and the time and production quality the segments now require.
DISCUSSION:
The amended agreement sets compensation at $1,600 per New Business or Special Events 1 segment, up from $1,200 per show under the current agreement. Segments of The Art of Cathedral City are $1,600 for a single subject and $2,400 for two subjects. Rates cover City collaboration, hosting, script writing, voiceover, videography, editing, producing, the final product, and incidentals, and CV Productions will use its own equipment. One to two segments will be produced per month on an as-needed basis, for an estimated annual cost of $38,400 at two segments per month.
The new rates take effect October 14, 2026. The agreement runs 21 months, through July 13, 2028, with a not-to-exceed amount of $70,000 for the full term, and the City may renew for up to two additional one-year terms. The agreement uses the City's current standard Agreement for Services template, including updated insurance, data protection, and indemnification provisions.
CCTV continues to perform well. From October 1, 2025, through October 1, 2026, CCTV segments earned more than 160,000 views on the City's Facebook page alone, plus 26,986 views on TikTok. Special Events segments led with more than 100,000 views, including 55,738 for the SnowFest preview and 42,739 for the Spooktacular preview. New Business segments drew more than 41,000 views, led by Kimkey Shrimp Seafood Boil, and episodes of The Art of Cathedral City drew more than 18,000.
The Art of Cathedral City has grown into one of CCTV's signature series. It has helped the City build relationships with artists throughout the community, particularly in The Perez Art District, and supports Cathedral City's identity as a place where art lives. The New Business series continues to give new small businesses valuable exposure, and CCTV content supports the City's major initiatives, including the State of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The agreement will be funded through the City's Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) fund (236), with no impact to the General Fund. The estimated annual cost is $38,400 at two segments per month. The $70,000 not-to-exceed amount applies to the full 21-month term, not annually. It covers two segments per month at the base rate ($67,200), with a small cushion for two-subject episodes of The Art of Cathedral City.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports Goal F: Embracing, Inclusive Community, including Action F-3: Promote additional community events and celebrations and Action F-6: Develop and implement a plan to improve and diversify communication methods with residents, which includes the comprehensive, integrated communications plan. CCTV programming promotes City events, the arts, and new small businesses across the City's cable channel and social media platforms.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Agreement for Services with Conrad Angel Corral
2. CCTV Rate Update Proposal
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AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
AND
CONRAD ANGEL CORRAL
This Agreement for Services (“Agreement”) is entered into as of this 14th day of October, 2026 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Cathedral City, a municipal corporation (“City”), organized under the laws of the State of California, with its principal place of business at 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, California, 92234 and Conrad Angel Corral, a sole proprietorship, with its principal place of business at 68470 Terrace Rd., Cathedral City, CA 92234 (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. City has sought, by direct negotiation, the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement.
B. Contractor, following submission of a quote for the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement, was selected by the City to perform those services.
C. Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing video production and broadcast services to public clients, is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the plans of City.
D. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Contractor for performance of those services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement and desire that the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein.
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by the Parties and contained here and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT.
The Term of this Agreement is 21 months, commencing on the Effective Date (“Term”) unless earlier terminated as provided in Section 20 “Termination of Agreement”.
Contractor shall complete the Services within the Term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The City shall have the unilateral option, at its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement automatically for no more than 2 additional one-year terms.
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SECTION 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES & SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE.
Contractor agrees to perform the services set forth in Exhibit “A” “Scope of Services” (hereinafter, the “Services”) and made a part of this Agreement by this reference. The Services shall be completed pursuant to the schedule specified in Exhibit “A.” Should the Services not be completed pursuant to that schedule, the Contractor shall be deemed to be in Default of this Agreement. The City, in its sole discretion, may choose not to enforce the Default provisions of this Agreement and may instead allow Contractor to continue performing the Services.
SECTION 3. ADDITIONAL SERVICES.
Contractor shall not be compensated for any work rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement that are in addition to or outside of the Services unless such additional services are authorized in advance and in writing in accordance with Section 26 “Administration and Implementation” or Section 28 “Amendment” of this Agreement. If and when such additional work is authorized, such additional work shall be deemed to be part of the Services.
SECTION 4. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.
(a) Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Contractor the amounts specified in Exhibit “B” “Compensation” and made a part of this Agreement by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed seventy thousand dollars ($70,000) over the full Term of this Agreement, unless additional compensation is approved in writing in accordance with Section 26 “Administration and Implementation” or Section 28 “Amendment” of this Agreement.
(b) Each month Contractor shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month. The invoice shall detail charges by the following categories: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and subcontractor contracts. Subcontractor charges shall be detailed by the following categories: labor, travel, materials, equipment and supplies. If the compensation set forth in subsection (a) and Exhibit “B” include payment of labor on an hourly basis (as opposed to labor and materials being paid as a lump sum), the labor category in each invoice shall include detailed descriptions of task performed and the amount of time incurred for or allocated to that task. City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Contractor to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. In the event that no charges or expenses are disputed, the invoice shall be approved and paid according to the terms set forth in subsection (c). In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Contractor for correction and resubmission.
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(d) Payment to Contractor for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Contractor.
SECTION 5. INSPECTION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE.
City may inspect and accept or reject any of Contractor’s work under this Agreement, either during performance or when completed. City shall reject or finally accept Contractor’s work within sixty (60) days after submitted to City. City shall reject work by a timely written explanation. City’s acceptance shall be conclusive as to such work except with respect to latent defects, fraud and such gross mistakes as amount to fraud. Acceptance of any of Contractor’s work by City shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement including, but not limited to, Section 16 “Indemnification” and Section 17 “Insurance.”
SECTION 6. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS; EXCEPTIONS; WARRANTY.
(a) Documents and Data. All specifications, original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Contractor in the course of providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement (“documents and materials”) shall become the sole property of City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of the Contractor. Upon completion, expiration or termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall turn over to City all such documents and materials. (b) If and to the extent that City utilizes for any purpose not related to this Agreement any documents and materials pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor’s guarantees and warranties in Section 9 “Standard of Performance” of this Agreement shall not extend to such use of the documents and materials. (c) All final work product developed by Contractor in the course of providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of the Contractor. Upon completion, expiration or termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall turn over to City all such final work product if paid for by the City. This provision specifically excludes Contractors’ work notes and drafts, which are owned by Contractor, not City.
(d) Contractor warrants that all Materials it drafts and completes pursuant to this Agreement constitutes original work. Specifically, Contractor understands and agrees that use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools including, without limitation, ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Bing Chat, Google’s Bard, and Meta’s LLAMA (Large Language Model Meta AI), in the performance of this Agreement does not constitute an original work, i.e., submitting Materials generated by such AI tools to City and representing it as Contractor’s original work constitutes a material breach of this Agreement, constitutes a false claim, and may also violate applicable intellectual property right laws including, without limitation, United States Copyright Law. Accordingly, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement as to ownership, City specifically rejects ownership of such 5 - 4 - 4935-7458-2473 v1
Materials. Contractor is required to indemnify and defend City to the fullest extent allowed by applicable law should it violate this Section.
SECTION 7. CONTRACTOR'S BOOKS AND RECORDS.
(a) Contractor shall maintain any and all documents and records demonstrating or relating to Contractor’s performance of the Services. Contractor shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, or other documents or records evidencing or relating to the Services, including expenditures and disbursements charged to City pursuant to this Agreement. Any and all such documents or records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be sufficiently complete and detailed so as to permit an accurate evaluation of the services provided by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Any and all such documents or records shall be maintained for three (3) years from the date of execution of this Agreement and to the extent required by laws relating to audits of public agencies and their expenditures. In accordance with California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the total compensation in Section 4 exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), this Agreement and the Contractor's books and records related to this Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any audit of the City, for a period of three (3) years after final payment under the Agreement.
(b) Any and all records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this section shall be made available for inspection, audit and copying, at any time during regular business hours, upon request by City or its designated representative. Copies of such documents or records shall be provided directly to the City for inspection, audit and copying when it is practical to do so; otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, such documents and records shall be made available at Contractor’s address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement.
(c) Where City has reason to believe that any of the documents or records required to be maintained pursuant to this section may be lost or discarded due to dissolution or termination of Contractor’s business, City may, by written request, require that custody of such documents or records be given to the City. Access to such documents and records shall be granted to City, as well as to its successors-in-interest and authorized representatives.
SECTION 8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
(a) Contractor is and shall at all times remain a wholly independent contractor and not an officer, employee or agent of City. Contractor shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, nor to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise.
(b) The personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall have control over the conduct of Contractor or any of Contractor’s personnel. 6 - 5 - 4935-7458-2473 v1
Contractor shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Contractor or any of Contractor’s personnel are in any manner officials, officers, or employees of City. (c) Neither Contractor, nor any of Contractor’s personnel shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Contractor expressly waives any claim Contractor, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, may have to any such rights. Contractor’s indemnity obligations in Section 16 “Indemnification” of this Agreement include the obligation to indemnify the City from and against any liability that may arise related to claims that Contractor, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, are entitled to retirement, health care or any other benefits that accrue to City employees. This provision shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 9. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE.
(a) Contractor represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities necessary to properly perform the Services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent and professional manner. Contractor shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all Services. In meeting its obligations under this Agreement, Contractor shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons engaged in providing services similar to the Services required of Contractor under this Agreement. In addition to the general standards of performance set forth this section, additional specific standards of performance and performance criteria may be set forth in Exhibit “A” “Scope of Work” that shall also be applicable to Contractor’s work under this Agreement. Where there is a conflict between a general and a specific standard of performance or performance criteria, the specific standard or criteria shall prevail over the general. (b) Contractor warrants that (1) it has thoroughly investigated and considered the work to be performed, (2) it has investigated the issues, regarding the scope of services to be provided, (3) it has carefully considered how the work should be performed, and (4) it fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the work under this Agreement.
(c) Contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Contractor’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Contractor shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among its employees. Any employee who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the safety of persons or the Services, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Services to be performed by the Contractor and shall not be reemployed on the Services.
SECTION 10. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS; PERMITS AND LICENSES.
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Term of this Agreement. Contractor shall obtain any and all licenses, permits and authorizations necessary to perform the Services set forth in this Agreement and such licenses, permits and approvals shall be maintained throughout the Term of this Agreement. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall be liable, at law or in equity, as a result of any failure of Contractor to comply with this section.
SECTION 11. PREVAILING WAGE LAWS.
Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects.
It is the understanding of City and Contractor that the Prevailing Wage Laws may not apply to this Agreement because the Agreement does not involve any services subject to prevailing wage rates pursuant to the California Labor Code or regulations promulgated thereunder: Construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work performed on public buildings, facilities, streets or sewers done under contract and paid for in whole or in part out of public funds. In this context, “construction” includes work performed during the design and preconstruction phases of construction including, but not limited to, inspection and land surveying work. Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
SECTION 12. NONDISCRIMINATION.
Contractor shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status in connection with or related to the performance of this Agreement.
SECTION 13. UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS.
Contractor hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.A. §§ 1101, et seq., as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Contractor so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of the Services, and should the any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of unauthorized aliens, Contractor hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred by City.
SECTION 14. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
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the Services. Contractor further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the City Manager. Contractor agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement. (b) City understands and acknowledges that Contractor is, as of the date of execution of this Agreement, independently involved in the performance of non-related services for other governmental agencies and private parties. Contractor is unaware of any stated position of City relative to such projects. Any future position of City on such projects shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section. (c) City understands and acknowledges that Contractor will perform nonrelated services for other governmental agencies and private Parties following the completion of the Services under this Agreement. Any such future service shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section. (d) City may determine that Contractor must disclose its financial interests by completing and filing a Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests. If such a determination is made, Contractor shall file the subject Form 700 with the City Clerk’s Office pursuant to the written instructions provided by the Office of the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the request.
SECTION 15. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; RELEASE OF INFORMATION. (a) All information gained or work product produced by Contractor in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Contractor. Contractor shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the City Manager, except as may be required by law. Contractor shall not use City’s name or insignia, photographs, or any publicity pertaining to the Services in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City. (b) Contractor, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney of City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided Contractor gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.
(c) If Contractor, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Contractor, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Contractor for any damages, costs and fees, including attorney's fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Contractor’s conduct.
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agents or subcontractors, be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Contractor or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Contractor. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response. Contractor shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law or for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.
SECTION 16. INDEMNIFICATION.
(a) Indemnification for Professional Liability. Where the law establishes a professional standard of care for Contractor’s services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless City and any and all of its officials, employees, volunteers and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including attorneys’ fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and expert witness fees) that arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission of Contractor, or by any individual or entity for which Contractor is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, agents, employees or subcontractors of Contractor, in the performance of professional services under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that the Contractor’s services are subject to California Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity, including the cost to defend, shall be limited to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8. (b) Indemnification for Other than Professional Liability. Other than in the performance of professional services and to the full extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless City, and any and all of its employees, officials, volunteers and agents from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including attorneys’ fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and expert witness fees), where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this Agreement by Contractor, or by any individual or entity for which Contractor is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, agents, employees or subcontractors of Contractor. (c) Indemnification from Subcontractors. Contractor agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth in this section from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf 10 - 9 - 4935-7458-2473 v1
of Contractor in the performance of this Agreement naming the Indemnified Parties as additional indemnitees. In the event Contractor fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, Contractor agrees to be fully responsible according to the terms of this section. Failure of City to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on City and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend City as set forth herein is binding on the successors, assigns or heirs of Contractor and shall survive the termination of this Agreement or this section.
(d) City’s Negligence. The provisions of this section do not apply to claims occurring as a result of City’s sole negligence. The provisions of this section shall not release City from liability arising from gross negligence or willful acts or omissions of City or any and all of its officials, employees and agents.
SECTION 17. INSURANCE.
Contractor agrees to obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the Term of this Agreement the insurance policies set forth in Exhibit “C” “Insurance” and made a part of this Agreement. All insurance policies shall be subject to approval by City as to form and content. These requirements are subject to amendment or waiver if so approved in writing by the City Manager. Contractor agrees to provide City with copies of required policies upon request.
SECTION 18. ASSIGNMENT.
The expertise and experience of Contractor are material considerations for this Agreement. City has an interest in the qualifications and capability of the persons and entities who will fulfill the duties and obligations imposed upon Contractor under this Agreement. In recognition of that interest, Contractor shall not assign or transfer this Agreement or any portion of this Agreement or the performance of any of Contractor’s duties or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City.
Any attempted assignment shall be ineffective, null and void, and shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement entitling City to any and all remedies at law or in equity, including termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 20 “Termination of Agreement.” City acknowledges, however, that Contractor, in the performance of its duties pursuant to this Agreement, may utilize subcontractors.
SECTION 19. CONTINUITY OF PERSONNEL.
Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Contractor’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the Services. Contractor shall notify City of any changes in Contractor’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the Services prior to and during any such performance. If City does not agree to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause.
SECTION 20. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
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(a) City may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination to Contractor. In the event such notice is given, Contractor shall cease immediately all work in progress. (b) If either Contractor or City fail to perform any material obligation under this Agreement, then, in addition to any other remedies, either Contractor, or City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice. (c) Upon termination of this Agreement by either Contractor or City, all property belonging exclusively to City which is in Contractor’s possession shall be returned to City.
Contractor shall furnish to City a final invoice for work performed and expenses incurred by Contractor, prepared as set forth in Section 4 “Compensation and Method of Payment” of this Agreement. This final invoice shall be reviewed and paid in the same manner as set forth in Section 4 “Compensation and Method of Payment” of this Agreement.
SECTION 21. DEFAULT.
In the event that Contractor is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Contractor for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Contractor of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Contractor may cure the default. This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended if circumstances warrant, however, the timeframe may also be shortened if the default results in a safety issue or imminent threat to City employees or the public in the sole discretion of the City. During the period of time that Contractor is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Contractor does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under Section 20 “Termination of Agreement.” Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Contractor’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.
SECTION 22. EXCUSABLE DELAYS.
Contractor shall not be liable for damages, including liquidated damages, if any, caused by delay in performance or failure to perform due to causes beyond the control of Contractor. Such causes include, but are not limited to, acts of God, acts of the public enemy, acts of federal, state or local governments, acts of City, court orders, fires, floods, epidemics, strikes, embargoes, and unusually severe weather. The term and price of this Agreement shall be equitably adjusted for any delays due to such causes.
SECTION 23. COOPERATION BY CITY.
All public information, data, reports, records, and maps as are existing and available to City as public records, and which are necessary for carrying out the Services shall be furnished to Contractor in every reasonable way to facilitate, without undue delay, the Services to be performed under this Agreement.
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SECTION 24. NOTICES.
All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
To City: City of Cathedral City
Attn: Ryan Hunt
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Email: [email protected]
To Contractor: Conrad Angel Corral
68470 Terrace Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
ATTN: Conrad Angel Corral
Email: [email protected]
Notice may also be sent by email. Notice shall be deemed effective on the date personally delivered or, if mailed, three (3) days after deposit of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service. If sent by email, notice shall be deemed effective on the date sent. Notice sent by email must be confirmed within forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered. Other forms of electronic transmission such as text messages and instant messages are not acceptable manners of notice required hereunder.
SECTION 25. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE.
Each of the signatories hereto represents and warrants that he or she is competent and authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Party for whom he or she purports to sign. Each Party hereto agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other Parties hereto against all claims, suits, actions, and demands, including necessary expenses of investigation and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of claims that its signatory was not competent or so authorized to execute this Agreement.
SECTION 26. ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION.
This Agreement shall be administered and executed by the City Manager or his or her designated representative. The City Manager shall have the authority to issue interpretations and to make amendments to this Agreement, including amendments that commit additional funds, consistent with Section 28 “Amendment” and the City Manager’s contracting authority under the City of Cathedral City Municipal Code and its adopted policies and procedures.
SECTION 27. BINDING EFFECT.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the Parties.
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No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Contractor and by the City. The City Manager shall have the authority to approve any amendment to this Agreement if it does not exceed the amount that may be approved administratively pursuant to the City Municipal Code. The Parties agree that the requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void. The City’s City Manager may, but is not required to, make minor amendments not affecting substantive terms without further authorization from the City Council. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute any such amendments as required by this Agreement or that do not otherwise reduce City’s rights under this Agreement. All other amendments shall be approved by the City Council.
SECTION 29. WAIVER.
Waiver by any Party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any Party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision nor a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement. Acceptance by City of any work by Contractor shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
SECTION 30. LAW TO GOVERN; VENUE.
This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the Parties, venue in state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Riverside, California. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in Riverside.
SECTION 31. ATTORNEYS FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES.
In the event litigation or other proceeding is required to enforce or interpret any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such litigation or other proceeding shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney's fees, costs and expenses, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.
SECTION 32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including the attached Exhibits "A" through "C", is the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed therein and supersedes all other agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, or entered into between Contractor and City prior to the execution of this Agreement. No statements, representations or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by any Party which are not embodied herein shall be valid and binding.
SECTION 33. SEVERABILITY.
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read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision(s).
SECTION 34. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE.
The Parties agree that, in accordance with the City’s Electronic Signature Use Policy, adopted on August 10, 2023, and as amended thereafter, the Parties may use electronic signatures to execute this Agreement. Any use of electronic signatures to execute this Agreement shall comply with the City’s Electronic Signature Use Policy, and such signatures shall have the same force and effect as if this Agreement were executed by hand. Contractor acknowledges that it has had an opportunity to request and review the City’s Electronic Signature Use Policy, and Contractor agrees to comply with the Electronic Signature Use Policy. Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any claim, damage, or liability associated with transmitting an electronic signature or an electronically signed record by electronic transmission.
SECTION 35. CONFLICTING TERMS.
Except as otherwise stated herein, if the terms of this Agreement conflict with the terms of any Exhibit hereto, or with the terms of any document incorporated by reference into this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
SECTION 36. DATA PROTECTION.
(a) Contractor shall protect, using the most secure means and technology that is commercially available, City-provided data or consumer-provided data acquired in the course and scope of this Agreement, including but not limited to customer lists and customer credit card or consumer data, (collectively, the “City Data”). Contractor shall notify City in writing as soon as reasonably feasible, and in any event within twenty-four (24) hours, of Contractor’s discovery or reasonable belief of any unauthorized access of City Data (a “Data Breach”), or of any incident affecting, or potentially affecting City Data related to cyber security (a “Security Incident”), including, but not limited to, denial of service attack, and system outage, instability or degradation due to computer malware or virus. Contractor shall begin remediation immediately. Contractor shall provide daily updates, or more frequently if required by City, regarding findings and actions performed by Contractor until the Data Breach or Security Incident has been effectively resolved to City’s satisfaction. Contractor shall conduct an investigation of the Data Breach or Security Incident and shall share the report of the investigation with City. At City’s sole discretion, City and its authorized agents shall have the right to lead or participate in the investigation. Contractor shall cooperate fully with City, its agents and law enforcement. (b) If City is subject to liability for any Data Breach or Security Incident, then Contractor shall fully indemnify and hold harmless City and defend against any resulting actions.
SECTION 37. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
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per area that the work remains incomplete. The City and Contractor agree that in the event that the work is not completed by the deadline for performance, the City’s damages would be extremely difficult or impracticable to determine and therefore the City and Contractor agree that the amount stated herein is a reasonable estimate of the amount of such damages. The City may deduct any liquidated damages owed to the City, as determined by the City, from any payments otherwise payable to Contractor under this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall limit the City’s rights or remedies against Contractor for any default other than failure to complete the work by the applicable deadline.
SECTION 38. SAM.GOV CHECK.
This Agreement is governed by 2 CFR 200 Appendix II (H) of the Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Contracts Under Federal Awards: “Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689)—A contract award (see 2 CFR 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.” SAM Exclusions contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549.”
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written.
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
___________________________
Andrew Firestine
City Manager
ATTEST:
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Christina Burton
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Eric S. Vail
City Attorney
CONRAD ANGEL CORRAL
___________________________
Conrad Angel Corral
Owner
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor will provide Cathedral City TV (CCTV) production services for City on an asneeded basis, including the services of CV Productions and partner Alan Kraemer.
Contractor will produce one to two (1–2) CCTV segments per month, including New Business, Special Events, and The Art of Cathedral City segments. Services include City collaboration, hosting, script writing, voiceover, videography, editing, producing, final product, and incidentals. CV Productions will use its own equipment, with access to City production equipment as needed.
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EXHIBIT "B"
COMPENSATION
City will pay Contractor one thousand, six hundred dollars ($1,600) per New Business or Special Events segment. For The Art of Cathedral City, City will pay Contractor one thousand, six hundred dollars ($1,600) per single-subject segment and two thousand, four hundred dollars ($2,400) per two-subject segment. These rates include the services of CV Productions and partner Alan Kraemer. The estimated annual budget is thirtyeight thousand, four hundred dollars ($38,400). 19 4935-7458-2473 v1
EXHIBIT "C"
INSURANCE
A. Insurance Requirements. Contractor shall provide and maintain insurance, acceptable to the City, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services by Contractor, its agents, representatives or employees. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best's rating of no less than A:VII.
Contractor shall provide the following scope and limits of insurance:
1. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
(a) Commercial General Liability. Insurance Services Office form Commercial General Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 0001). (b) Automobile. Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, including code 1 "any auto" and endorsement CA 0025, or equivalent forms subject to the written approval of the City. (c) Workers’ Compensation. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the Labor Code of State of California covering all persons providing Services on behalf of the Contractor and all risks to such persons under this Agreement. (d) Professional Liability. Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Contractor’s profession. This coverage may be written on a “claims made” basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to Services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least three (3) consecutive years following the completion of Contractor’s services or the termination of this Agreement. During this additional three (3) year period, Contractor shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage.
2. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall maintain limits of insurance no less than:
(a) Commercial General Liability. Not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and no less than $2,000,000 general aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
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(c) Workers' Compensation. Workers' Compensation as required by the Labor Code of the State of California of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
If Contractor has no employees or agents, Contractor shall not be required to maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance. However, in the event that Contractor hires employees or agents during the Term of this Agreement, Contractor shall obtain and maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance in accordance with this section. (d) Professional Liability. $1,000,000 per occurrence.
B. Other Provisions. Insurance policies required by this Agreement shall contain the following provisions:
1. All Policies. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed and state the coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled by the insurer or either Party to this Agreement, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City.
2. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages. (a) City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, and employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities Contractor performs; products and completed operations of Contractor; premises owned, occupied or used by Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Contractor. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, and their respective elected and appointed officers, officials, or employees. (b) Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to City, and its respective elected and appointed, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers, shall apply in excess of, and not contribute with, Contractor’s insurance. (c) Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the insurance policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
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3. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Unless the City Manager otherwise agrees in writing, the insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees and agents for losses arising from work performed by Contractor.
C. Other Requirements. Contractor agrees to deposit with City, at or before the effective date of this Agreement, certificates of insurance necessary to satisfy City that the insurance provisions of this contract have been complied with. The City may require that Contractor furnish City with copies of original endorsements effecting coverage required by this Exhibit “C”. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
1. Contractor shall furnish certificates and endorsements from each subcontractor identical to those Contractor provides.
2. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers, or the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses and claims.
3. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Contractor’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Agreement.
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24 CCTV Highlights: 2025–2026
Oct. 1, 2025 – Oct. 1, 2026: City Facebook page:
160,574 Facebook views 20,000+ followers
26,986 TikTok views Strongest engagement of
+ Spectrum Channel 17 presence any City platform
Special Events: 100,715 views Business: 41,580 views
Ribbon Cuttings The ART of Cathedral City: 18,279 views 25 26
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.N
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
From: Ryan Hunt, Director of Communications & Engagement Title: Agreement for Services with Poderosos Latinos, LLC for SpanishLanguage Video Podcast Production RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an Agreement for Services with Poderosos Latinos, LLC for Spanish-language video production services in an amount not to exceed $9,600 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
As a majority-Latino community, Cathedral City has a significant opportunity to reach more residents in their own language. At the request of the City Council, staff has worked to expand the City's Spanish-language content, supporting Strategic Plan Action F-6, which calls for improving and diversifying the City's communication methods with residents.
This work is also a central focus of the Citywide Integrated Strategic Communications Plan, which JPW Communications is developing under an agreement approved by the City Council. The plan places a renewed focus on Spanish-language communications, including:
• Dedicated listening sessions with Spanish-speaking residents • Interviews with Poderosos Latinos and El Informador as key Spanish-language media partners
• A formal Spanish-language channel strategy
This agreement puts that focus into practice ahead of the plan's completion, which is anticipated in spring 2027. Xochilt Díaz is a Cathedral City resident, journalist, and host of Poderosos Latinos, a Spanish-language podcast covering the Coachella Valley's Latino community. She has been one of the City's strongest media partners for several years, including hosting and emceeing City events, and is named as a key community partner in the Integrated Strategic Communications Plan's scope of work.
Earlier this year, Poderosos Latinos submitted a proposal to produce a podcast series highlighting Cathedral City's Latino entrepreneurs, businesses, community leaders, and civic programs. 1
DISCUSSION:
The proposed agreement covers 20 Spanish-language video podcast episodes produced under the Poderosos Latinos brand over a nine-month term, averaging about two episodes per month. Recording dates will be coordinated with the City. For each episode, Poderosos Latinos will:
• Record in multi-camera HD and complete broadcast post-production, including color correction, audio mastering, captioning, and lower-thirds graphics. • Deliver a broadcast-ready master file for CCTV, the City's government access channel on Spectrum Cable Channel 17, along with a version for the City's YouTube channel. • Add the City as a collaborator on each episode's posts on Poderosos Latinos social media and streaming channels.
The episodes remain the property of Poderosos Latinos, and the City receives a nonexclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to air and post them on CCTV and City channels.
Episodes will also be shared on the City's social media channels, as with other CCTV programming.
The agreement is limited to programming produced for broadcast, consistent with PEG funding. Short-form social media content, community outreach, and event emcee services are not included and will be funded separately through event budgets as needed. This series will be the City's first regular Spanish-language programming on CCTV.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The agreement will be funded through the Public, Education and Government (PEG) Fund (236) at $480 per episode delivered, not to exceed $9,600 (20 episodes), with no impact to the General Fund.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports Goal F: Embracing, Inclusive Community, Action F-6: Develop and implement a plan to improve and diversify communication methods with residents, including its tasks for diversified communication methods and a comprehensive, integrated communications plan. It expands the City's Spanish-language communications and puts the Spanish-language focus of the Integrated Strategic Communications Plan into practice.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Agreement for Services with Poderosos Latinos, LLC
2. Poderosos Latinos Proposal – Spanish-Language Video Podcast Production 2 - 1 - 4935-7458-2473 v1
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
AND
PODEROSOS LATINOS, LLC
This Agreement for Services (“Agreement”) is entered into as of this 14th day of October, 2026 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Cathedral City, a municipal corporation (“City”), organized under the laws of the State of California, with its principal place of business at 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, California, 92234 and Poderosos Latinos, LLC, a limited liability company, with its principal place of business at 30670 Avenida Juares, Cathedral City, CA 92234 (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. City desires to engage a qualified contractor for the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement.
B. Contractor, following submission of a proposal for the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement, was selected by the City to perform those services.
C. Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing video production and broadcast services to public clients, is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the plans of City.
D. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Contractor for performance of those services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement and desire that the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein.
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by the Parties and contained here and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT.
The Term of this Agreement is 9 months, commencing on the Effective Date (“Term”) unless earlier terminated as provided in Section 20 “Termination of Agreement”.
Contractor shall complete the Services within the Term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The City shall have the unilateral option, at its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement automatically for no more than 2 additional one-year terms.
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SECTION 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES & SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE.
Contractor agrees to perform the services set forth in Exhibit “A” “Scope of Services” (hereinafter, the “Services”) and made a part of this Agreement by this reference. The Services shall be completed pursuant to the schedule specified in Exhibit “A.” Should the Services not be completed pursuant to that schedule, the Contractor shall be deemed to be in Default of this Agreement. The City, in its sole discretion, may choose not to enforce the Default provisions of this Agreement and may instead allow Contractor to continue performing the Services.
SECTION 3. ADDITIONAL SERVICES.
Contractor shall not be compensated for any work rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement that are in addition to or outside of the Services unless such additional services are authorized in advance and in writing in accordance with Section 26 “Administration and Implementation” or Section 28 “Amendment” of this Agreement. If and when such additional work is authorized, such additional work shall be deemed to be part of the Services.
SECTION 4. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.
(a) Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Contractor the amounts specified in Exhibit “B” “Compensation” and made a part of this Agreement by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed nine thousand, six hundred dollars ($9,600), unless additional compensation is approved in writing in accordance with Section 26 “Administration and Implementation” or Section 28 “Amendment” of this Agreement. (b) Each month Contractor shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month. The invoice shall detail charges by the following categories: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and subcontractor contracts. Subcontractor charges shall be detailed by the following categories: labor, travel, materials, equipment and supplies. If the compensation set forth in subsection (a) and Exhibit “B” include payment of labor on an hourly basis (as opposed to labor and materials being paid as a lump sum), the labor category in each invoice shall include detailed descriptions of task performed and the amount of time incurred for or allocated to that task. City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Contractor to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. In the event that no charges or expenses are disputed, the invoice shall be approved and paid according to the terms set forth in subsection (c). In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Contractor for correction and resubmission.
(c) Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Contractor which are disputed by City, City will use its best efforts to cause Contractor to be paid within thirty (30) days of receipt of Contractor’s correct and undisputed invoice. 4 - 3 - 4935-7458-2473 v1
(d) Payment to Contractor for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Contractor.
SECTION 5. INSPECTION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE.
City may inspect and accept or reject any of Contractor’s work under this Agreement, either during performance or when completed. City shall reject or finally accept Contractor’s work within sixty (60) days after submitted to City. City shall reject work by a timely written explanation. City’s acceptance shall be conclusive as to such work except with respect to latent defects, fraud and such gross mistakes as amount to fraud. Acceptance of any of Contractor’s work by City shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement including, but not limited to, Section 16 “Indemnification” and Section 17 “Insurance.”
SECTION 6. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS; EXCEPTIONS; WARRANTY.
(a) Documents and Data. All specifications, original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Contractor in the course of providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement (“documents and materials”) shall become the sole property of City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of the Contractor. Upon completion, expiration or termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall turn over to City all such documents and materials.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this subsection (a) shall not apply to the episodes, recordings, footage, production files or other content produced under Exhibit “A,” which are governed by subsection (c).
(b) If and to the extent that City utilizes for any purpose not related to this Agreement any documents and materials pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor’s guarantees and warranties in Section 9 “Standard of Performance” of this Agreement shall not extend to such use of the documents and materials. (c) All final work product developed by Contractor in the course of providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement, including the episodes described in Exhibit “A,” shall be owned by Contractor. Contractor grants City a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to air and post the episodes on CCTV and City channels. (d) Contractor warrants that all Materials it drafts and completes pursuant to this Agreement constitutes original work. Specifically, Contractor understands and agrees that use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools including, without limitation, ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Bing Chat, Google’s Bard, and Meta’s LLAMA (Large Language Model Meta AI), in the performance of this Agreement does not constitute an original work, i.e., submitting Materials generated by such AI tools to City and representing it as Contractor’s original work constitutes a material breach of this Agreement, constitutes a false claim, and may also violate applicable intellectual property right laws including, without limitation, United States Copyright Law. Accordingly, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement as to ownership, City specifically rejects ownership of such 5 - 4 - 4935-7458-2473 v1
Materials. Contractor is required to indemnify and defend City to the fullest extent allowed by applicable law should it violate this Section.
SECTION 7. CONTRACTOR'S BOOKS AND RECORDS.
(a) Contractor shall maintain any and all documents and records demonstrating or relating to Contractor’s performance of the Services. Contractor shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, or other documents or records evidencing or relating to the Services, including expenditures and disbursements charged to City pursuant to this Agreement. Any and all such documents or records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be sufficiently complete and detailed so as to permit an accurate evaluation of the services provided by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Any and all such documents or records shall be maintained for three (3) years from the date of execution of this Agreement and to the extent required by laws relating to audits of public agencies and their expenditures. In accordance with California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the total compensation in Section 4 exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), this Agreement and the Contractor's books and records related to this Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any audit of the City, for a period of three (3) years after final payment under the Agreement.
(b) Any and all records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this section shall be made available for inspection, audit and copying, at any time during regular business hours, upon request by City or its designated representative. Copies of such documents or records shall be provided directly to the City for inspection, audit and copying when it is practical to do so; otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, such documents and records shall be made available at Contractor’s address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement.
(c) Where City has reason to believe that any of the documents or records required to be maintained pursuant to this section may be lost or discarded due to dissolution or termination of Contractor’s business, City may, by written request, require that custody of such documents or records be given to the City. Access to such documents and records shall be granted to City, as well as to its successors-in-interest and authorized representatives.
SECTION 8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
(a) Contractor is and shall at all times remain a wholly independent contractor and not an officer, employee or agent of City. Contractor shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, nor to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise.
(b) The personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall have control over the conduct of Contractor or any of Contractor’s personnel. 6 - 5 - 4935-7458-2473 v1
Contractor shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Contractor or any of Contractor’s personnel are in any manner officials, officers, or employees of City. (c) Neither Contractor, nor any of Contractor’s personnel shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Contractor expressly waives any claim Contractor, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, may have to any such rights. Contractor’s indemnity obligations in Section 16 “Indemnification” of this Agreement include the obligation to indemnify the City from and against any liability that may arise related to claims that Contractor, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, are entitled to retirement, health care or any other benefits that accrue to City employees. This provision shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 9. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE.
(a) Contractor represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities necessary to properly perform the Services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent and professional manner. Contractor shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all Services. In meeting its obligations under this Agreement, Contractor shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons engaged in providing services similar to the Services required of Contractor under this Agreement. In addition to the general standards of performance set forth this section, additional specific standards of performance and performance criteria may be set forth in Exhibit “A” “Scope of Work” that shall also be applicable to Contractor’s work under this Agreement. Where there is a conflict between a general and a specific standard of performance or performance criteria, the specific standard or criteria shall prevail over the general. (b) Contractor warrants that (1) it has thoroughly investigated and considered the work to be performed, (2) it has investigated the issues, regarding the scope of services to be provided, (3) it has carefully considered how the work should be performed, and (4) it fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the work under this Agreement.
(c) Contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Contractor’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Contractor shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among its employees. Any employee who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the safety of persons or the Services, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Services to be performed by the Contractor and shall not be reemployed on the Services.
SECTION 10. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS; PERMITS AND LICENSES.
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Term of this Agreement. Contractor shall obtain any and all licenses, permits and authorizations necessary to perform the Services set forth in this Agreement and such licenses, permits and approvals shall be maintained throughout the Term of this Agreement. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall be liable, at law or in equity, as a result of any failure of Contractor to comply with this section.
SECTION 11. PREVAILING WAGE LAWS.
Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects.
It is the understanding of City and Contractor that the Prevailing Wage Laws may not apply to this Agreement because the Agreement does not involve any services subject to prevailing wage rates pursuant to the California Labor Code or regulations promulgated thereunder: Construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work performed on public buildings, facilities, streets or sewers done under contract and paid for in whole or in part out of public funds. In this context, “construction” includes work performed during the design and preconstruction phases of construction including, but not limited to, inspection and land surveying work. Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
SECTION 12. NONDISCRIMINATION.
Contractor shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status in connection with or related to the performance of this Agreement.
SECTION 13. UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS.
Contractor hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.A. §§ 1101, et seq., as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Contractor so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of the Services, and should the any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of unauthorized aliens, Contractor hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred by City.
SECTION 14. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
(a) Contractor covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Contractor’s performance of 8 - 7 - 4935-7458-2473 v1
the Services. Contractor further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the City Manager. Contractor agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement. (b) City understands and acknowledges that Contractor is, as of the date of execution of this Agreement, independently involved in the performance of non-related services for other governmental agencies and private parties. Contractor is unaware of any stated position of City relative to such projects. Any future position of City on such projects shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section. (c) City understands and acknowledges that Contractor will perform nonrelated services for other governmental agencies and private Parties following the completion of the Services under this Agreement. Any such future service shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section. (d) City may determine that Contractor must disclose its financial interests by completing and filing a Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests. If such a determination is made, Contractor shall file the subject Form 700 with the City Clerk’s Office pursuant to the written instructions provided by the Office of the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the request.
SECTION 15. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; RELEASE OF INFORMATION. (a) All information gained or work product produced by Contractor in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Contractor. Contractor shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the City Manager, except as may be required by law. Contractor shall not use City’s name or insignia, photographs, or any publicity pertaining to the Services in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City. (b) Contractor, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney of City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided Contractor gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.
(c) If Contractor, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Contractor, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Contractor for any damages, costs and fees, including attorney's fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Contractor’s conduct.
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agents or subcontractors, be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Contractor or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Contractor. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response. Contractor shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law or for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.
SECTION 16. INDEMNIFICATION.
(a) Indemnification for Professional Liability. Where the law establishes a professional standard of care for Contractor’s services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless City and any and all of its officials, employees, volunteers and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including attorneys’ fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and expert witness fees) that arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission of Contractor, or by any individual or entity for which Contractor is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, agents, employees or subcontractors of Contractor, in the performance of professional services under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that the Contractor’s services are subject to California Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity, including the cost to defend, shall be limited to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8. (b) Indemnification for Other than Professional Liability. Other than in the performance of professional services and to the full extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless City, and any and all of its employees, officials, volunteers and agents from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including attorneys’ fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and expert witness fees), where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this Agreement by Contractor, or by any individual or entity for which Contractor is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, agents, employees or subcontractors of Contractor. (c) Indemnification from Subcontractors. Contractor agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth in this section from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf 10 - 9 - 4935-7458-2473 v1
of Contractor in the performance of this Agreement naming the Indemnified Parties as additional indemnitees. In the event Contractor fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, Contractor agrees to be fully responsible according to the terms of this section. Failure of City to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on City and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend City as set forth herein is binding on the successors, assigns or heirs of Contractor and shall survive the termination of this Agreement or this section.
(d) City’s Negligence. The provisions of this section do not apply to claims occurring as a result of City’s sole negligence. The provisions of this section shall not release City from liability arising from gross negligence or willful acts or omissions of City or any and all of its officials, employees and agents.
SECTION 17. INSURANCE.
Contractor agrees to obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the Term of this Agreement the insurance policies set forth in Exhibit “C” “Insurance” and made a part of this Agreement. All insurance policies shall be subject to approval by City as to form and content. These requirements are subject to amendment or waiver if so approved in writing by the City Manager. Contractor agrees to provide City with copies of required policies upon request.
SECTION 18. ASSIGNMENT.
The expertise and experience of Contractor are material considerations for this Agreement. City has an interest in the qualifications and capability of the persons and entities who will fulfill the duties and obligations imposed upon Contractor under this Agreement. In recognition of that interest, Contractor shall not assign or transfer this Agreement or any portion of this Agreement or the performance of any of Contractor’s duties or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City.
Any attempted assignment shall be ineffective, null and void, and shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement entitling City to any and all remedies at law or in equity, including termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 20 “Termination of Agreement.” City acknowledges, however, that Contractor, in the performance of its duties pursuant to this Agreement, may utilize subcontractors.
SECTION 19. CONTINUITY OF PERSONNEL.
Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Contractor’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the Services. Contractor shall notify City of any changes in Contractor’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the Services prior to and during any such performance. If City does not agree to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause.
SECTION 20. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
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(a) City may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination to Contractor. In the event such notice is given, Contractor shall cease immediately all work in progress. (b) If either Contractor or City fail to perform any material obligation under this Agreement, then, in addition to any other remedies, either Contractor, or City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice. (c) Upon termination of this Agreement by either Contractor or City, all property belonging exclusively to City which is in Contractor’s possession shall be returned to City.
Contractor shall furnish to City a final invoice for work performed and expenses incurred by Contractor, prepared as set forth in Section 4 “Compensation and Method of Payment” of this Agreement. This final invoice shall be reviewed and paid in the same manner as set forth in Section 4 “Compensation and Method of Payment” of this Agreement.
SECTION 21. DEFAULT.
In the event that Contractor is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Contractor for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Contractor of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Contractor may cure the default. This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended if circumstances warrant, however, the timeframe may also be shortened if the default results in a safety issue or imminent threat to City employees or the public in the sole discretion of the City. During the period of time that Contractor is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Contractor does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under Section 20 “Termination of Agreement.” Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Contractor’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.
SECTION 22. EXCUSABLE DELAYS.
Contractor shall not be liable for damages, including liquidated damages, if any, caused by delay in performance or failure to perform due to causes beyond the control of Contractor. Such causes include, but are not limited to, acts of God, acts of the public enemy, acts of federal, state or local governments, acts of City, court orders, fires, floods, epidemics, strikes, embargoes, and unusually severe weather. The term and price of this Agreement shall be equitably adjusted for any delays due to such causes.
SECTION 23. COOPERATION BY CITY.
All public information, data, reports, records, and maps as are existing and available to City as public records, and which are necessary for carrying out the Services shall be furnished to Contractor in every reasonable way to facilitate, without undue delay, the Services to be performed under this Agreement.
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SECTION 24. NOTICES.
All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
To City: City of Cathedral City
Attn: Ryan Hunt
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Email: [email protected]
To Contractor: Poderosos Latinos, LLC
30670 Avenida Juares
Cathedral City, CA 92234
ATTN: Xochilt Diaz, Journalist & Producer
Email: [email protected]
Notice may also be sent by email. Notice shall be deemed effective on the date personally delivered or, if mailed, three (3) days after deposit of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service. If sent by email, notice shall be deemed effective on the date sent. Notice sent by email must be confirmed within forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered. Other forms of electronic transmission such as text messages and instant messages are not acceptable manners of notice required hereunder.
SECTION 25. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE.
Each of the signatories hereto represents and warrants that he or she is competent and authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Party for whom he or she purports to sign. Each Party hereto agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other Parties hereto against all claims, suits, actions, and demands, including necessary expenses of investigation and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of claims that its signatory was not competent or so authorized to execute this Agreement.
SECTION 26. ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION.
This Agreement shall be administered and executed by the City Manager or his or her designated representative. The City Manager shall have the authority to issue interpretations and to make amendments to this Agreement, including amendments that commit additional funds, consistent with Section 28 “Amendment” and the City Manager’s contracting authority under the City of Cathedral City Municipal Code and its adopted policies and procedures.
SECTION 27. BINDING EFFECT.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the Parties.
SECTION 28. AMENDMENT. 13
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No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Contractor and by the City. The City Manager shall have the authority to approve any amendment to this Agreement if it does not exceed the amount that may be approved administratively pursuant to the City Municipal Code. The Parties agree that the requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void. The City’s City Manager may, but is not required to, make minor amendments not affecting substantive terms without further authorization from the City Council. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute any such amendments as required by this Agreement or that do not otherwise reduce City’s rights under this Agreement. All other amendments shall be approved by the City Council.
SECTION 29. WAIVER.
Waiver by any Party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any Party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision nor a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement. Acceptance by City of any work by Contractor shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
SECTION 30. LAW TO GOVERN; VENUE.
This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the Parties, venue in state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Riverside, California. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in Riverside.
SECTION 31. ATTORNEYS FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES.
In the event litigation or other proceeding is required to enforce or interpret any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such litigation or other proceeding shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney's fees, costs and expenses, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.
SECTION 32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including the attached Exhibits "A" through "C", is the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed therein and supersedes all other agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, or entered into between Contractor and City prior to the execution of this Agreement. No statements, representations or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by any Party which are not embodied herein shall be valid and binding.
SECTION 33. SEVERABILITY.
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read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision(s).
SECTION 34. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE.
The Parties agree that, in accordance with the City’s Electronic Signature Use Policy, adopted on August 10, 2023, and as amended thereafter, the Parties may use electronic signatures to execute this Agreement. Any use of electronic signatures to execute this Agreement shall comply with the City’s Electronic Signature Use Policy, and such signatures shall have the same force and effect as if this Agreement were executed by hand. Contractor acknowledges that it has had an opportunity to request and review the City’s Electronic Signature Use Policy, and Contractor agrees to comply with the Electronic Signature Use Policy. Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any claim, damage, or liability associated with transmitting an electronic signature or an electronically signed record by electronic transmission.
SECTION 35. CONFLICTING TERMS.
Except as otherwise stated herein, if the terms of this Agreement conflict with the terms of any Exhibit hereto, or with the terms of any document incorporated by reference into this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
SECTION 36. DATA PROTECTION.
(a) Contractor shall protect, using the most secure means and technology that is commercially available, City-provided data or consumer-provided data acquired in the course and scope of this Agreement, including but not limited to customer lists and customer credit card or consumer data, (collectively, the “City Data”). Contractor shall notify City in writing as soon as reasonably feasible, and in any event within twenty-four (24) hours, of Contractor’s discovery or reasonable belief of any unauthorized access of City Data (a “Data Breach”), or of any incident affecting, or potentially affecting City Data related to cyber security (a “Security Incident”), including, but not limited to, denial of service attack, and system outage, instability or degradation due to computer malware or virus. Contractor shall begin remediation immediately. Contractor shall provide daily updates, or more frequently if required by City, regarding findings and actions performed by Contractor until the Data Breach or Security Incident has been effectively resolved to City’s satisfaction. Contractor shall conduct an investigation of the Data Breach or Security Incident and shall share the report of the investigation with City. At City’s sole discretion, City and its authorized agents shall have the right to lead or participate in the investigation. Contractor shall cooperate fully with City, its agents and law enforcement. (b) If City is subject to liability for any Data Breach or Security Incident, then Contractor shall fully indemnify and hold harmless City and defend against any resulting actions.
SECTION 37. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
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per area that the work remains incomplete. The City and Contractor agree that in the event that the work is not completed by the deadline for performance, the City’s damages would be extremely difficult or impracticable to determine and therefore the City and Contractor agree that the amount stated herein is a reasonable estimate of the amount of such damages. The City may deduct any liquidated damages owed to the City, as determined by the City, from any payments otherwise payable to Contractor under this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall limit the City’s rights or remedies against Contractor for any default other than failure to complete the work by the applicable deadline.
SECTION 38. SAM.GOV CHECK.
This Agreement is governed by 2 CFR 200 Appendix II (H) of the Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Contracts Under Federal Awards: “Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689)—A contract award (see 2 CFR 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.” SAM Exclusions contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549.”
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written.
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
___________________________
Andrew Firestine
City Manager
ATTEST:
___________________________
Christina Burton
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
_______________________________
Eric S. Vail
City Attorney
PODEROSOS LATINOS, LLC
___________________________
Xochilt Diaz
Journalist & Producer
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor will produce twenty (20) Spanish-language video podcast episodes under the Poderosos Latinos brand, featuring Cathedral City entrepreneurs, businesses, community members, and civic topics, over the nine-month Term. Recording dates will be coordinated with the City, with a target of approximately two (2) episodes per month.
For each episode, Contractor will:
• Record in multi-camera HD and complete broadcast post-production, including color correction, audio mastering, captioning and lower-thirds graphics. • Deliver a broadcast-ready master file formatted for the City's government access channel (CCTV), along with a version suitable for the City's YouTube channel. • Add the City of Cathedral City as a collaborator on each episode's posts on Poderosos Latinos social media and streaming channels.
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EXHIBIT "B"
COMPENSATION
City will pay Contractor four hundred eighty dollars ($480) per episode delivered, not to exceed nine thousand, six hundred dollars ($9,600), for services described in Exhibit “A” Scope of Services.
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EXHIBIT "C"
INSURANCE
A. Insurance Requirements. Contractor shall provide and maintain insurance, acceptable to the City, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services by Contractor, its agents, representatives or employees. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best's rating of no less than A:VII.
Contractor shall provide the following scope and limits of insurance:
1. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
(a) Commercial General Liability. Insurance Services Office form Commercial General Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 0001). (b) Automobile. Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, including code 1 "any auto" and endorsement CA 0025, or equivalent forms subject to the written approval of the City. (c) Workers’ Compensation. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the Labor Code of State of California covering all persons providing Services on behalf of the Contractor and all risks to such persons under this Agreement. (d) Professional Liability. Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Contractor’s profession. This coverage may be written on a “claims made” basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to Services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least three (3) consecutive years following the completion of Contractor’s services or the termination of this Agreement. During this additional three (3) year period, Contractor shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage.
2. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall maintain limits of insurance no less than:
(a) Commercial General Liability. Not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and no less than $2,000,000 general aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
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(c) Workers' Compensation. Workers' Compensation as required by the Labor Code of the State of California of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
If Contractor has no employees or agents, Contractor shall not be required to maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance. However, in the event that Contractor hires employees or agents during the Term of this Agreement, Contractor shall obtain and maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance in accordance with this section. (d) Professional Liability. $1,000,000 per occurrence.
B. Other Provisions. Insurance policies required by this Agreement shall contain the following provisions:
1. All Policies. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed and state the coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled by the insurer or either Party to this Agreement, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City.
2. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages. (a) City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, and employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities Contractor performs; products and completed operations of Contractor; premises owned, occupied or used by Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Contractor. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, and their respective elected and appointed officers, officials, or employees. (b) Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to City, and its respective elected and appointed, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers, shall apply in excess of, and not contribute with, Contractor’s insurance. (c) Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the insurance policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
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3. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Unless the City Manager otherwise agrees in writing, the insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees and agents for losses arising from work performed by Contractor.
C. Other Requirements. Contractor agrees to deposit with City, at or before the effective date of this Agreement, certificates of insurance necessary to satisfy City that the insurance provisions of this contract have been complied with. The City may require that Contractor furnish City with copies of original endorsements effecting coverage required by this Exhibit “C”. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
1. Contractor shall furnish certificates and endorsements from each subcontractor identical to those Contractor provides.
2. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers, or the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses and claims.
3. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Contractor’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Agreement.
22 PEG VIDEO PRODUCTION PROPOSAL
Spanish-Language
Video Podcast
Production
Poderosos Latinos, LLC
20 episodes for Cathedral City TV (CCTV)
Prepared for the City of Cathedral City
23 FUNDING VIA PEG FUNDS • $9,600 USD
Full HD Multi-Camera Recording: Professional technical capture optimized for municipal television broadcast.
Specialized CCTV Formatting: Adaptation of content specifically for Cathedral City's government channel.
Broadcast Post-Production & Editing: Color correction, audio mastering, captioning, and lower-thirds graphics.
Digital Master Delivery: Files formatted and ready for TV broadcast and streaming platforms like YouTube.
Component A: Video Production (PEG)
24 Community & Education
Civic leadership, municipal government
initiatives, educational resources, and
essential public services for resident families.
Entrepreneurship &
Gastronomy
Support for small businesses, regional
leaders, and the vibrant culinary scene
energizing Cathedral City's economy.
Art, Music & Culture
Promotion of local artists, multicultural
festivals, and key cultural events positioning
the city as a vibrant destination.
Season Content Pillars (20 Episodes)
25 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.O
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
From: Patrick Bumstead, Senior Analyst
Title: Resolution of Intention to Establish Improvement Area (IA) No. 24 (Foothill Cove) - CFD 2006-01
RECOMMENDATION:
To adopt a resolution entitled:
Resolution of intention of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City to establish Improvement Area no. 24 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (law enforcement, fire, paramedic, park maintenance and general services) and to authorize the levy of a special tax within said improvement area BACKGROUND:
In 2006, the City Council formed a citywide Community Facilities District (“CFD 2006-1”) to pay for additional law enforcement, fire, paramedic, park maintenance and general services within areas of new development. A study was completed by David Taussig & Associates, Inc. to determine appropriate annual special tax rates mitigating the fiscal impact on the General Fund for the services proposed to be provided. In the event where there would be State budget cuts, CFD 2006-1 provides a secure source of funding at the local level, that cannot be taken away by State actions.
DISCUSSION:
New developments, with more than four equivalent dwelling units, are conditioned to join CFD 2006-1 through an annexation process. CFD 2006-1 annexations are processed as new developments and are required to complete the Community and Economic Development Department’s approval process. The property owner for the new development project, Foothill Cove, with 75 units, has filed a petition (including consent and waiver) requesting the institution of proceedings for the formation of Improvement Area (“IA”) No. 24, within existing CFD 2006-1, which complies with the requirements of Section 53318(b) of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (“ACT”).
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, and specifically Sections 53326(a) and 1 53327(b) which allows for certain time and to conduct requirements relative to a special property owner election, the property owner has expressly waived the following:
• Any requirement to have the special election conducted within the time periods specified in Section 53326 of the Act or in the California Elections Code. • Any requirement for the mailing of the ballot for the special election; and agrees the election may be conducted by mail or hand-delivered ballot to be returned to the City Clerk; and requests the results of said election be canvassed and reported to the City Council at the public hearing on the formation of IA No. 24. • All applicable waiting periods for the election and the requirement for analysis and arguments relating to the special election, as set forth in Section 53327 of the Act. • All notice requirements relating to hearings and special elections, whether by posting, publishing or mailing, and whether such requirements are found in the California Elections Code, the California Government Code or other laws or procedures, including but limited to any notice provided for by compliance with the provisions of Section 4101 of the California Elections Code.
• Any and all claims based on any irregularity, error, mistake or departure from the provisions of the Act or other laws of the State and any and all laws and requirements incorporated therein, and
• No step or action in any proceeding relative to IA No. 24, or the special election shall be invalidated or affected by any such irregularity, error, mistake or departure.
A component of the Petition and Waiver is a map of proposed IA No.24, entitled “Proposed Boundaries of Improvement Area No. 24 of Community Facilities District No. 2006-1”, which is also on file in the office of the City Clerk and attached for reference. The original map will be filed in the City Clerk’s office and, within fifteen (15) days after the adoption by the City Council, a copy of such map so endorsed will be filed in the records of the County Recorder, County of Riverside, State of California.
Once approved, the Resolution of Intention (“Resolution”) will commence the formation process for the property described in the Petition. The Resolution will set a Public Hearing for December 9, 2026, regarding the proposed formation. An election will be held following the public hearing. At that time, the landowners within CFD IA No. 24 will vote on the levy of special taxes on their property within the CFD.
An Exhibit to the Resolution, is the Rate and Method of Apportionment (“RMA”). This is an analysis of the special tax to allow each property owner or resident, within the proposed district, to understand the annual amount that would be required for payment.
The RMA, which reflects the special taxes to be levied within CFD IA No. 24, is noted in Table 1 below:
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Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property
For Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Improvement Area No. 24
Land Use Class Description Maximum Special Tax
1 Residential
$ 682.96 per Equivalent
Dwelling Unit
2 Non-Retail Commercial/Industrial
Property $0.1588 per SF of Floor Area
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed project is residential therefore, as identified in Table 1, the rate for Land Use Class of Residential, per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (“EDU”) for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2026-2027, is $682.96. The Non-Retail Commercial/Industrial Property special tax is not applicable. This special tax will increase (but does not decrease) by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index, not to exceed one percent (1%) per Fiscal Year.
The proposed IA No. 24, Foothill Cove, will generate annual revenue in the amount of $51,222.00.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action will further 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. CC SERVICES CFD 2006-1 (IA 24) - PETITION AND WAIVER
2. BOUNDARY MAP CFD 2006-1 IA 24
3. CC SERVICES CFD 2006-1 (IA 24) - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
4. RATE OF METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT (RMA) CFD 2006-1, IA 24 3 4
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7 RESOLUTION NO. _____
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY TO ESTABLISH IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 24
OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2006-1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, PARAMEDIC,
PARK MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL SERVICES) AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN SAID
IMPROVEMENT AREA
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Cathedral City (the “City”) has received a petition (including consent and waiver) (“Petition”) requesting the institution of proceedings for formation of Improvement Area (“IA”) 24, within the existing Community Facilities District (“CFD 2006-1”), pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (“ACT”), as amended, commencing with Section 53311 of the Government Code of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined the Petition complies with the requirements of Section 53318(b) of the Act and now intends to form the CFD; and WHEREAS, the Council intends to finance (1) police protection services, (2) fire protection, (3) paramedic services, (4) park maintenance services and (5) general services in addition to those provided in the territory within the CFD prior to the formation of the CFD and do not supplant services already available within the territory proposed to be included in the CFD through the formation of the CFD subject to the levy of a special tax to pay for such services, being approved at an election to be held within the boundaries of the CFD; and
WHEREAS, the Council intends to provide for the annexation in the future of territory (the “Future Annexation Area”) to the CFD pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Act,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Council hereby determines to institute proceedings for the formation of a community facilities district under the terms of the Act. The exterior boundaries of the community facilities district are hereby specified and described to be as shown on the certain map now on file in the office of the City Clerk entitled “Proposed Boundaries of Improvement Area No. 24 of Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 of the City of Cathedral City,” which map indicates by a boundary line the extent of the territory included in the proposed community facilities district and shall govern for all details as to the extent of the CFD. On the original and one copy of the map of such CFD on file in the City Clerk’s office, the City Clerk shall endorse the certificate evidencing the date and adoption of this Resolution. The City Clerk shall file the original of such map in her office and, within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Resolution, the City Clerk shall file a copy of such map so endorsed in the records of the County Recorder, County of Riverside, State of California. 8 2
Section 2. The Future Annexation Area, which area is to be subject to a special tax to be levied, shall be comprised of undeveloped parcels within the boundaries of the City, other than those parcels already within the boundaries of the proposed CFD, requiring a discretionary approval for development, which are developed for non-retail commercial purposes, and such other parcels as may be added upon the petition of the property owners thereof. Such Future Annexation Area may be annexed only with the unanimous approval of the owner or owners of each parcel or parcels at the time the parcel or parcels are annexed.
Section 3. The name of the proposed community facilities district shall be “Improvement Area No. 24 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic, Park Maintenance and General Services).”
Section 4. Except where funds are otherwise available, it is the intention of the City Council to levy annually in accordance with procedures contained in the Act a special tax (the “Special Tax”) sufficient to finance a portion of the cost of providing law enforcement, fire and paramedic services in addition to those provided in the territory within the CFD prior to the formation of the CFD and do not supplant services already available within the territory proposed to be included in the CFD, the costs of administering the levy and collection of the Special Tax and all other costs of the levy of the Special Tax, including any foreclosure proceedings, legal, fiscal, and financial consultant fees, election costs, and all other administrative costs of the tax levy. The Special Tax will be secured by recordation of a continuing lien against all real property in the proposed CFD. The schedule of the rate and method of apportionment and manner of collection of the Special Tax is described in detail in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
The Special Tax is apportioned to each parcel on the foregoing basis pursuant to Section 53325.3 of the Act.
The schedule of the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes with respect to any Future Annexation Area may be different than the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes with respect to the CFD.
Section 5. A public hearing (the “Hearing”) on the establishment of the CFD and the proposed rate and method of apportionment of the Special Tax shall be held on December 9, 2026 at 5:30 o’clock p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable, at the chambers of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, California 92234.
Section 6. At the time and place set forth above for the hearing, any interested person, including all persons owning lands or registered to vote within the proposed CFD, may appear and be heard.
Section 7. Each City officer who is or will be responsible for the CFD, if it is established, is hereby directed to study the proposed CFD and, at or before the time of the above-mentioned Hearing, file a report with the City Council, and which is to be made a part of the record of the Hearing, containing a brief description of the CFD and 9 3
his or her estimate of the cost of providing additional law enforcement, fire and paramedic services within the boundary of the CFD. The City Manager is directed to estimate the fair and reasonable cost of all incidental expenses, including all costs associated with the creation of the CFD, determination of the amount of any special taxes, collection of any special taxes, or costs otherwise incurred in order to carry out the authorized purposes of the City with respect to the CFD.
Section 8. The City may accept advances of funds from any sources, including private persons or private entities, and is authorized and directed to use such funds for any authorized purpose, including any cost incurred by the City in creating the CFD.
The City may enter into an agreement to repay all of such funds as are not expended or committed for any authorized purpose at the time of the election on the levy of the Special Tax, if the proposal to levy such tax should fail, and to repay all of such funds advanced if the levy of the Special Tax shall be approved by the qualified electors of the CFD.
Section 9. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish a notice (“Notice”) of the Hearing pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code in a newspaper of general circulation published in the area of the proposed CFD. Such Notice shall contain the text of this Resolution, state the time and place of the Hearing, a statement the testimony of all interested persons or taxpayers will be heard, a description of the protest rights of the registered voters and landowners in the proposed CFD as provided in Section 53324 of the Act and a description of the proposed voting procedure for the election required by the Act. Such publication shall be completed at least 7 days prior to the date of the Hearing.
Section 10. The voting procedure with respect to the establishment of the CFD and the imposition of the special tax shall be by hand delivered or mailed ballot election.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of October, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSET:
ABSTAIN:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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11 EXHIBIT A
RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
OF SPECIAL TAX
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RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT FOR
IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 24 OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-1
(FOOTHILL COVE)
OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
A Special Tax as hereinafter defined shall be levied on all Assessor’s Parcels in Improvement Area No. 24 (“IA No. 24”) of Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 of the City of Cathedral City ("CFD No. 2006-1") and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-2027, in an amount determined by the Council through the application of the appropriate Special Tax for "Developed Property" as described below. All of the real property in IA No. 24, unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent and in the manner herein provided.
A. DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
"Acre" or "Acreage" means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map, or if the land area is not shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable final map, parcel map, condominium plan, or other recorded County parcel map.
"Act" means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, being Chapter 2.5, Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California. "Administrative Expenses" means the following actual or reasonably estimated costs directly related to the administration of IA No. 24: the costs of computing the Special Taxes and preparing the annual Special Tax collection schedules (whether by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs of collecting the Special Taxes (whether by the County or otherwise); the costs to the City, IA No. 24 or any designee thereof of complying with City or IA No. 24 disclosure requirements; the costs associated with responding to public inquiries regarding the Special Taxes; the costs of the City, IA No. 24 or any designee thereof related to an appeal of the Special Tax; and the City’s annual administration fees and third party expenses.
Administrative Expenses shall also include amounts estimated or advanced by the City or IA No. 24 for any other administrative purposes of IA No. 24, including attorney’s fees and other costs related to commencing and pursuing to completion any foreclosure of delinquent Special Taxes.
"Assessor's Parcel Map" means an official map of the Assessor of the County designating parcels by Assessor's Parcel number.
"CFD Administrator" means an official of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for the annual administration of IA No. 24 as provided herein. "CFD No. 2006-1" means Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 of the City. 13 City of Cathedral City September 24, 2026
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"City" means the City of Cathedral City.
"Consumer Price Index" means the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics for "All Urban Consumers" in the Los Angeles - Anaheim - Riverside Area, measured as of the month of December in the calendar year which ends in the previous Fiscal Year. In the event this index ceases to be published, the Consumer Price Index shall be another index as determined by the CFD Administrator that is reasonably comparable to the Consumer Price Index for the City of Los Angeles.
"Council" means the City Council of the City, acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 2006-1.
"County" means the County of Riverside.
"Developed Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property for which a building permit for new construction was issued after March 1, 2026 and prior to May 1 of the previous Fiscal Year.
"Fiscal Year" means the period starting July 1 and ending on the following June
30. "Floor Area" for any Non-Residential Property means the total square footage of the building(s) located on such property, measured from outside wall to outside wall, exclusive of overhangs, porches, patios, carports, or similar spaces attached to the building but generally open on at least two sides. The determination of Floor Area shall be made by reference to the building permit(s) issued for such Assessor’s Parcel.
"Improvement Area No. 24" means Improvement Area No. 24 of CFD No. 2006- 1 (Foothill Cove), as identified on the boundary map for CFD No. 2006-1. "Land Use Class" means any of the classes listed in Table 1. "Maximum Special Tax" means the Maximum Special Tax, determined in accordance with Section C.1 below, which can be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor’s Parcel.
"Non-Residential Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels for which a building permit(s) was issued for a non-residential use.
"Non-Retail Commercial/Industrial Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property that are considered Non-Residential Property and that are not Retail Commercial Property.
"Property Owner Association Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, any Assessor’s Parcel within the boundaries of IA No. 24 that was owned by or 14 City of Cathedral City September 24, 2026
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irrevocably offered for dedication to a property owner association, including any master or sub-association, as of January 1 of the previous Fiscal Year. "Public Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, (i) any property within the boundaries of IA No. 24 that was owned by or irrevocably offered for dedication to the federal government, the State, the City or any other public agency as of January 1 of the previous Fiscal Year; provided however that any property leased by a public agency to a private entity and subject to taxation under Section 53340.1 of the Act shall be taxed and classified in accordance with its use; or (ii) any property within the boundaries of IA No. 24 that was encumbered, as of January 1 of the previous Fiscal Year, by an unmanned utility easement making impractical its utilization for other than the purpose set forth in the easement. "Residential Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a building permit has been issued for purposes of constructing one or more residential dwelling units.
"Retail Commercial Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels of Non-Residential Property for which the building permit was issued for a retail sales tax generating use or which is being used primarily for a retail sales tax generating use, as determined by the CFD Administrator. However, if the land use of an Assessor’s Parcel changes and such Assessor’s Parcel no longer generates retail sales tax, such Assessor’s Parcel shall no longer be considered Retail Commercial Property and shall be classified and taxed according to its use, as determined by the CFD Administrator.
"Special Tax" means the special tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property.
"State" means the State of California.
"Taxable Property" means all of the Assessor's Parcels within the boundaries of IA No. 24 which are not exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to law or Section E below.
"Undeveloped Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified as Developed Property.
"Welfare Exemption" means, for each Fiscal Year, any Assessor's Parcel that is used exclusively for charitable, hospital, or religious purposes and that has a property tax welfare exemption as indicated in the County’s assessor’s roll finalized as of the last preceding January 1.
B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES
Each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property within IA No. 24 shall be classified as Developed Property or Undeveloped Property and shall be subject to Special Taxes in accordance with the rate and method of apportionment determined 15 City of Cathedral City September 24, 2026
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pursuant to Section C. Residential Property shall be assigned to Land Use Class
1. Non-Retail Commercial/Industrial Property shall be assigned to Land Use Class
2. C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX
1. Developed Property
a. Maximum Special Tax
The Maximum Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for each Land Use Class is shown below in Table 1.
TABLE 1
Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property
For Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Improvement Area No. 24
Land Use
Class Description Maximum Special Tax
1 Residential Property $682.96 per unit
2 Non-Retail
Commercial/Industrial
Property
$0.1588 per square foot of
Floor Area
b. Increase in the Maximum Special Tax
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2027, the Maximum Special Tax shall be increased (but not decreased) by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index not to exceed one percent (1%) per Fiscal Year. c. Multiple Land Use Classes
In some instances an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property may contain more than one Land Use Class. The Maximum Special Tax that can be levied on an Assessor’s Parcel shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Taxes that can be levied for all Land Use Classes located on that Assessor’s Parcel.
2. Undeveloped Property
No Special Tax shall be levied on Undeveloped Property. 16 City of Cathedral City September 24, 2026
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D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and for each following Fiscal Year, the Council shall levy the Special Tax on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property at 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax.
E. EXEMPTIONS
No Special Tax shall be levied on Retail Commercial Property, Property Owner Association Property, Public Property, or any Assessor’s Parcel that has a Welfare Exemption. However, should an Assessor’s Parcel no longer be classified as Retail Commercial Property, Property Owner Association Property, Public Property, or have a Welfare Exemption, its tax-exempt status will, without the necessity of any action by the Council, terminate.
F. APPEALS AND INTERPRETATIONS
Any landowner or resident may file a written appeal of the Special Tax on his/her property with the CFD Administrator, provided that the appellant is current in his/her payments of Special Taxes. During the pendency of an appeal, all Special Taxes previously levied must be paid on or before the payment date established when the levy was made. The appeal must specify the reasons why the appellant claims the Special Tax is in error. The CFD Administrator shall review the appeal, meet with the appellant if the CFD Administrator deems necessary, and advise the appellant of its determination. If the CFD Administrator agrees with the appellant, the CFD Administrator shall eliminate or reduce the Special Tax on the appellant’s property and/or provide a refund to the appellant. If the CFD Administrator disagrees with the appellant and the appellant is dissatisfied with the determination, the appellant then has 30 days in which to appeal to the Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk, provided that the appellant is current in his/her payments of Special Taxes. The second appeal must specify the reasons for its disagreement with the CFD Administrator’s determination.
Interpretations may be made by the Council by ordinance or resolution for purposes of clarifying any vagueness or ambiguity in this Rate and Method of Apportionment.
G. MANNER OF COLLECTION
The Special Tax shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, that IA No. 24 may directly bill the Special Tax, may collect Special Taxes at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations, and may covenant to foreclose and may actually foreclose on delinquent Assessor’s Parcels as permitted by the Act.
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H. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX
The Council is authorized to levy the Special Tax in perpetuity. 18 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.P
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
From: Anne V. Ambrose, Assistant City Manager
Title: Approve the Public Arts Commission's Recommendation to Start a Cathedral City Poet Laureate Program
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Public Arts Commission’s recommendation to start a Cathedral City Poet Laureate Program, with Clare Chu serving as the City’s first Poet Laureate.
BACKGROUND:
At the May 12, 2026 Public Arts Commission meeting, Clare Chu addressed the Commission during public comment to propose the creation of a poet laureate position for Cathedral City and her desire to volunteer her time to lead this effort for a two-year term. Her volunteer work would include the creation of a job description for the volunteer position.
Ms. Chu’s professional background includes a career as an art curator, dealer, lecturer and author of fifteen books on Asian art. As a poet, she has published three collections, including a forthcoming full-length book. She serves as an editor of The Comstock Review, was a 2021 Pushcart Prize nominee, and became Poet-In-Residence at Jim Budman Studio in 2026.
Locally, Ms. Chu is Co-President of The Perez Art District and co-owner of Blasto Boy Guitars, located in the district where she has organized poetry readings and workshops in the community space located in the guitar store.
On July 2, 2026, Chair Liebelt and commission liaison Ambrose met with Ms. Chu to further explore her ideas. On July 14, the Public Arts Commission met to hear more about the proposal and to consider a recommendation to create a poet laureate program for Cathedral City. The Commission voted unanimously in support of the program and recommending Ms.
Chu as the first Poet Laureate.
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Chu’s proposal for a poet laureate position is attached. She proposed serving as Cathedral City's first poet laureate by promoting poetry as an accessible and engaging component of the City's arts and cultural programming. She has offered her time and talents to develop a job description and scope of work to implement the program. Following Ms. 1 Chu’s initial term in the position, the City would put out a call for poets to serve in subsequent years. The proposal aligns with Cathedral City's ongoing commitment to supporting the arts and fostering community engagement through creative expression.
The poet laureate would serve as a literary ambassador for the City by developing partnerships with local schools, the Cathedral City Library, the Senior Center, youth organizations, assisted-living communities, businesses, and arts organizations to present poetry readings, workshops, and other literary programming. Staff have already met with Ms. Chu to discuss participation opportunities in city-sponsored events. The PAC subcommittee and Ms. Chu have met to further discuss workplans for the year.
The proposal places a strong emphasis on collaboration and interdisciplinary programming.
Building on prior experience organizing literary events that incorporate visual arts and other creative disciplines, Ms. Chu intends to continue developing partnerships with local artists, cultural organizations, and businesses to create community-centered arts experiences that showcase Cathedral City's creative talent.
As a signature initiative, Ms. Chu proposed the creation of Voices of Cathedral City, a community literary project that would invite residents of all ages and backgrounds to contribute original poems and creative writing inspired by their experiences living in Cathedral City. Over the proposed two-year term, the project would create a community literary archive reflecting the City's history, diversity, neighborhoods, and shared experiences while encouraging broad public participation in the literary arts. Further development of costs for such an event would need to be developed at a later time if the idea is supported by the commission.
The applicant's vision for the Poet Laureate Program is to expand opportunities for residents to engage with poetry through education, public programming, and community partnerships while celebrating Cathedral City's diverse voices and cultural identity. The proposed activities are intended to enhance the City's existing arts initiatives, encourage civic participation through the literary arts, and further establish Cathedral City as a community that values creativity, cultural expression, and lifelong learning.
As a volunteer of the City, Ms. Chu will report to the Assistant City Manger (who also serves as the Public Arts Liaison). The Public Arts Commission assigned a subcommittee to work with Ms. Chu consisting of Vice Chair Stouder and Commissioner Minshall.
Without the willingness of a volunteer to build and implement the program, staff would not have the capacity to do this work.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The is no fiscal impact for this item. If the Public Arts Commission determines a need to allocate any of their budget towards this program, it will come back to the City Council for approval at a future meeting.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal F – Embracing, Inclusive Community
F-3 Promote additional community events and celebrations 2 ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposal
2. Draft Job Description
3. Draft Work Plan
4. PAC Staff Report
3 Voices of Cathedral City
Proposal for a Poet Laureate for Cathedral City
Cathedral City has become known as a community that celebrates creativity, supports artists, and recognizes that the arts are essential to a thriving civic life. I believe the time is right to establish an ongoing two-year Poet Laureate position that reflects those values.
It would be an honor to serve as the City's first Poet Laureate and to use poetry to strengthen civic identity, encourage imagination, celebrate diversity, and create opportunities for people of every age to discover and share their own voices.
My Background
I have devoted my professional life to the arts. Alongside a career as an art curator, dealer, lecturer, and author of fifteen books on Asian art, I have built a career as a poet with three collections, including a forthcoming full-length book. I serve as an editor of The Comstock Review, was a 2021 Pushcart Prize nominee, and in 2026 became Poet-inResidence at Jim Budman Studio.
As Co-President of the Perez Art District, and the co-owner of Blasto Boy Guitars, I organize poetry readings, workshops, and open mics that have consistently drawn enthusiastic audiences of up to 60 people in the community space that is part of our guitar store. At the 2026 Idyllwild Arts Writers Week, I had the privilege of serving as both the opening and closing poet in the presence of former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo and former Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson. Following the festival, director Brendan Constantine invited me to assist in organizing next year's Writers Week.
A Vision for Community
One of my goals would be to help make poetry a visible and welcoming part of everyday life in Cathedral City. I would welcome opportunities to partner with schools, the Cathedral City Library, the Senior Center, youth organizations (such as the Boys and Girls Club), assisted-living communities, local businesses, and arts organizations to offer readings, workshops, and creative programs. I also hope to visit elementary, middle, and high schools regularly, mentor an emerging young poet to become the Youth Poet Laureate, and contribute brief poems or reflections at civic occasions when appropriate.
Collaboration has always been central to my work. I enjoy creating projects that bring together different artistic disciplines and encourage artists to inspire one another. Here in Cathedral City I continue to develop literary events in partnership with local artists and businesses. An example is the upcoming Graze & Praise event on October 4 in the High Desert, which brings together poetry, visual art, fashion, and community in a shared creative experience primarily from Low Desert artists in the City. I hope to continue 4 fostering collaborations that celebrate the remarkable artistic talent found throughout our city and beyond in the Coachella Valley.
Voices of Cathedral City
My signature community project would be Voices of Cathedral City, inviting residents of every age and background to contribute poems and other creative writing inspired by the place they call home. Over the course of a two-year term, this initiative could become a lasting literary portrait of Cathedral City—celebrating its history, diversity, imagination, aspirations, and, above all, the many voices that make our community unique.
Closing
Cathedral City has distinguished itself by investing in artists and recognizing the importance of creativity in civic and community life. I believe poetry is an essential part of that vision. My lifelong career in Chinese art has taught me that the classical literati tradition viewed poetry, painting, music, and calligraphy as complementary arts that deepen and enrich one another. A Poet Laureate program, commencing in September 2026, would be another meaningful expression of Cathedral City's commitment to the arts. My hope is that it would encourage creativity, celebrate the diversity of our community, and help people of all ages discover the power of their own voices. I would be deeply honored to help build a literary culture that reflects the generosity, imagination, and creative spirit that already make Cathedral City such a distinctive place.
CLARE CHU
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POET LAUREATE
City of Cathedral City | Position Description and Term Priorities (DRAFT) TERM
September 1, 2026-August 31, 2028
APPOINTMENT
Two-year civic appointment
REPORTS/LIAISES WITH
Reports to: Anne Ambrose, Assistant City Manager
Liaises With Don Stouder and Diane Anderson-Minshall
for the City
PRIMARY PARTNERS
Library, schools, community and cultural organizations
POSITION FOCUS
Ceremonial, educational and community engagement
LEGACY FOCUS
Youth Poet Laureate; “Voices of the City”
Mission statement
The Cathedral City Poet Laureate brings poetry into civic and everyday life; honors the city's many voices, histories and neighborhoods; encourages creative expression across generations; and uses poetry and storytelling to strengthen belonging, understanding and connection.
Position purpose
The Poet Laureate serves as Cathedral City's literary and cultural ambassador. The position promotes poetry, spoken word, storytelling and literacy; represents the City at selected civic and community occasions; expands access to literary arts; and develops projects that reflect the people and places of Cathedral City.
Core responsibilities
• Civic participation. Represent the City at selected ceremonies, commemorations, public meetings, arts events and other civic occasions, including presenting original or selected poetry when appropriate. • Public programming. Offer readings, workshops, conversations and participatory programs in schools, the library, senior and community centers, youth organizations, neighborhoods and cultural venues. • Inclusive access. Reach residents of different ages, backgrounds, languages and levels of familiarity with poetry, with particular attention to young people and communities not usually included in literary programming.
• Partnerships. Build partnerships with City departments, Palm Springs Unified School District, the Boys & Girls Club, community organizations, artists, educators and regional literary groups. • Creative work. Create or commission poems connected to Cathedral City's people, landscape, history and civic life, while retaining an artist's independent voice. • Youth leadership. Help establish, select and mentor a Cathedral City Youth Poet Laureate, with the first two-year youth term beginning in September 2027.
• Signature project. Plan and carry out the “Voices of the City” community story and poetry project described in Appendix A.
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Core responsibilities (continued)
• Public communication. Support appropriate publicity through City communications, regional media and community partners, and maintain a simple record of appearances and participation. • Reporting and continuity. Provide periodic progress updates and an end-of-term summary documenting activities, participation, lessons learned and recommendations for the next Poet Laureate.
Working relationships and City support
The Poet Laureate will coordinate scheduling, public communications and project planning with the City's designated contacts. Programs involving schools, minors, recordings, public space, grants or publication will be developed with the relevant City department or partner organization. • Recommended support: City liaisons for invitations, scheduling and approvals. • Reasonable access to City venues, communications channels and introductions to community partners. • A mutually agreed annual work plan and project budget; any honorarium, reimbursement or publication funding is governed by separate City authorization.
• Grant-development assistance for the “Voices of the City” anthology, subject to available programs and City procedures.
Professional and safeguarding standards
• Represent Cathedral City with professionalism, respect, cultural sensitivity and nonpartisanship while appearing in an official capacity.
• Complete required background checks, mandated-reporter training and volunteer clearances before working with young people or in partner facilities.
• Follow partner safeguarding rules; avoid unsupervised contact with minors unless expressly cleared and authorized.
• Obtain informed consent for interviews and recordings, parental or guardian permission for minors, and written permission for publication or public use.
• Respect a participant's right to decline, withdraw or remain anonymous, and protect sensitive personal information.
Planning, reporting and measures of success
Annual work plan. At the beginning of each program year, agree on a practical calendar of civic appearances, community activities and project milestones.
Progress record. Maintain a concise log of dates, locations, partner organizations, approximate attendance and work produced or collected.
Success indicators. Breadth of neighborhoods and age groups reached; quality of participation and partnerships; progress on the Youth Poet Laureate program; completion of Voices of the City; and a useful handover to the succeeding Poet Laureate.
Appointment of subsequent Poet Laureate. Create an application process for the next Poet Laureate with the City liaisons. Participate on a panel to choose the next appointment.
End-of-term handover. By August 31, 2028, provide the City with a summary, project archive, permissions records, outstanding grant or publication information and recommendations for the next term.
Rights and public use of work
The Poet Laureate and participating contributors retain copyright in their original work unless separately agreed.
The City may be granted a non-exclusive license to publish or present work created for official civic purposes, subject to written permissions and appropriate attribution. Anthology publication terms should be established in contributor agreements.
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APPENDIX A
Signature Projects and Term Goals
These projects provide the principal long-term structure for the 2026-2028 term. Their final scope, budget, safeguarding procedures and public presentation will be agreed with the City and partner organizations.
1. Cathedral City Youth Poet Laureate
Goal. Establish a two-year Youth Poet Laureate position beginning in September 2027, or at the opening of the 2027-28 school year, and mentor the inaugural appointee during the final year of the current Poet Laureate's term.
Continuity model. The youth term would run approximately September 2027-August 2029. This creates an intentional overlap with the current Poet Laureate in 2027-28 and with the next appointed adult Poet Laureate in 2028-29, providing mentorship and continuity across administrations.
Development steps. Work with the City, PSUSD, the library and youth-serving organizations to define eligibility, nomination and selection procedures; recruit a representative review panel; publicize the opportunity; select and appoint the youth laureate; and agree on a manageable calendar of readings, workshops and one youth-led project.
Intended outcome. A durable, recurring civic role that gives a young Cathedral City poet a public voice, leadership experience, artistic mentorship and a bridge into the City's cultural life.
2. Voices of the City
Goal. Create a community-authored portrait of Cathedral City through poems, short personal stories and recorded voices, culminating in an anthology and public presentation as a legacy of the 2026-2028 term.
Community approach. Hold listening and writing activities in a range of neighborhoods and gathering places. An early focus will be the Dream Homes neighborhood around Esperanza Park, in connection with the mural being created along the wall overlooking the park. Additional outreach may include schools, the Boys & Girls Club, the library, senior residents, arts and business communities, faith and service organizations, and other neighborhoods identified with City partners.
Ways to participate. Residents may write a poem, tell a story for transcription, contribute a brief written memory, or make an audio recording. Participation should be welcoming to people who do not identify as writers and, where practical, should include bilingual or translated contributions.
Editorial and ethical framework. Use clear consent and release forms; obtain parent or guardian permission for minors; allow anonymity where appropriate; confirm each contributor's approval before publication; and preserve original language alongside translation when feasible.
Publication plan. After approximately 18 months of gathering material, edit a representative anthology and prepare an artsgrant application to the City or another appropriate funder for design, printing and public distribution. Explore a launch reading or exhibition that connects the anthology with participating communities.
Legacy. Deposit copies and an agreed project archive with the City and library, recognize all participating communities and partners, and provide a replicable model that a future Poet Laureate can continue or expand.
Indicative term sequence
Sep-Dec 2026 Establish partnerships, clear safeguarding requirements and begin pilot readings/listening sessions.
Jan-Jun 2027 Expand Voices of the City outreach; develop Youth Poet Laureate framework and selection plan.
Jul-Sep 2027 Select and appoint the inaugural Youth Poet Laureate; begin formal mentorship.
Oct 2027-Feb 2028 Complete approximately 18 months of community gathering; organize and edit anthology material.
Mar-Aug 2028 Seek publication funding, prepare public presentation, complete project archive and handover. 9 DRAFT
Cathedral City Poet Laureate | Events planning
Prepared September 2, 2026
Cathedral City Events
September 2026 through December 6, 2027 | Poet Laureate planning list Confirmed special events, in date order
Date and time Event Venue Poet Laureate planning note
Mon, Sept. 21,
2026
4:00-6:00 p.m.
International Day of Peace
2026
Also: Yom Kippur
Cathedral City Public
Library
33520 Date Palm Drive
Especially suitable for a short
Poet Laureate reading or
community poem
Fri, Oct. 23, 2026
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Conversations with the Land Perez Art District
68845 Perez Road
The roving bard for poetry about
landscape, desert, visual art, and
place
Sat, Oct. 24, 2026
9:00-11:00 a.m.
HOWL-O-WEEN 2026 Panorama Park
28905 Avenida Maravilla
Family and pet event; possible
light, child-friendly poetry activity
Sun, Oct. 25, 2026
12:00-3:00 p.m.
10th Annual Spooktacular Cathedral City Civic
Center Plaza
68700 Avenida Lalo
Guerrero
Large family event; possible
children's poetry table or very
short stage appearance
Fri-Sun, Nov. 20-
22, 2026
Fri 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sat 3-9 p.m.
Sun 6-11 a.m.
12th Annual Cathedral City
Hot Air Balloon Festival
Various Cathedral City
locations
Major city festival; possible
opening poem, public reading, or
family poetry activity
Sun, Dec. 6, 2026
2:00-6:00 p.m.
The Desert Dozen Agnes Pelton Society
68680 F Street
Natural fit for ekphrastic poetry
and connections between poetry
and visual art
Recurring community programs already published into 2027 These are included because they offer repeated opportunities to build a relationship with the Senior Center community (at 760-321-1548).
Schedule Program Venue Calendar extent / note
Mondays, 10:00-
11:00 a.m.
English Class for Beginners Cathedral City Senior
Center
Published through Dec. 27,
2027
Thursdays, 10:00-
11:00 a.m.
Bereavement Support
Group
Cathedral City Senior
Center
Published through Dec. 30,
2027
2027 annual-event watchlist - dates not yet confirmed
Expected period Event Planning note
Early-year date not
announced
Taste of Jalisco Festival Annual city festival. An older City production schedule described the first weekend in February, but the 2026
festival moved to May 1-3; do not assume a 2027 date.
March 2027 - date not
announced
Cathedral City LGBT+ Days Annual city event historically planned for the second weekend in March; confirm before scheduling.
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Expected period Event Planning note
Spring 2027 - dates
not announced
Tastes & Sounds of
Cathedral City
Free weekly food-and-music series at the Community
Amphitheater; the 2026 spring run was Tuesdays, Feb. 10- April 7.
May 2027 - date not
announced
Cathedral City State of the
City
Annual May luncheon at DoubleTree by Hilton Golf Resort; possible civic Poet Laureate appearance.
Fall 2027 - dates not
announced
Hispanic Heritage Month
and International Day of
Peace events
Both appeared on the 2026 calendar and are worth
watching for Poet Laureate participation.
Late October 2027 -
dates not announced
HOWL-O-WEEN and
Spooktacular
Recurring family events; useful for child-friendly outreach.
November 2027 - date
not announced
Cathedral City Hot Air
Balloon Festival
Major annual festival. No 2027 dates were posted when this sheet was prepared.
December 2027 - date
not announced
Snow-Fest / North Pole
Village
Annual holiday event described by the City; no 2027 date was posted.
Official sources and updating this sheet
Discover Cathedral City events calendar: https://www.discovercathedralcity.com/calendar/events-list/ City of Cathedral City calendar: https://www.cathedralcity.gov/departments/new-advancedcomponents/calendar-meeting-list Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City: https://tastesandsounds.discovercathedralcity.com/ City special-events production schedule (annual timing background):
https://www.cathedralcity.gov/Home/Components/RFP/RFP/232/ City event contact: Ryan Hunt, Communications & Events Manager, 760-770-0396. 11 Staff Report
Public Arts Commission
Item No. 2.B
Meeting Date: July 14, 2026
From: Anne V. Ambrose, Assistant City Manager
Sponsors: None
Title: Consider Appointment of a Poet Laureate for the City of Cathedral City
RECOMMENDATION:
To review a proposal provided by Clare Chu to create a Poet Laureate position for Cathedral City.
BACKGROUND:
At the May 12, 2026 Public Arts Commission meeting, Clare Chu addressed the Commission during public comment to propose the creation of a poet laureate position for Cathedral City and volunteered her time to lead this effort. Ms. Chu’s professional background includes a career as an art curator, dealer, lecturer and author of fifteen books on Asian art. As a poet, she has published three collections, including a forthcoming full-length book. She serves as an editor of The Comstock Review, was a 2021 Pushcart Prize nominee, and became PoetIn-Residence at Jim Budman Studio in 2026. Locally, Ms. Chu is Co-President of The Perez Art District and co-owner of Blasto Boy Guitars, located in the district where she has organized poetry readings and workshops in the community space located in the guitar store.
On July 2, 2026, Chair Liebelt and commission liaison Ambrose met with Ms. Chu to further explore her ideas.
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Chu’s proposal for a poet laureate position is attached. She proposes serving as Cathedral City's first poet laureate by promoting poetry as an accessible and engaging component of the City's arts and cultural programming. The proposal aligns with Cathedral City's ongoing commitment to supporting the arts and fostering community engagement through creative expression.
If appointed, the applicant would serve as a literary ambassador for the City by developing partnerships with local schools, the Cathedral City Library, the Senior Center, youth organizations, assisted-living communities, businesses, and arts organizations to present poetry readings, workshops, and other literary programming. 12 The proposal places a strong emphasis on collaboration and interdisciplinary programming.
Building on prior experience organizing literary events that incorporate visual arts and other creative disciplines, Ms. Chu intends to continue developing partnerships with local artists, cultural organizations, and businesses to create community-centered arts experiences that showcase Cathedral City's creative talent.
As a signature initiative, the applicant proposes the creation of Voices of Cathedral City, a community literary project that would invite residents of all ages and backgrounds to contribute original poems and creative writing inspired by their experiences living in Cathedral City. Over the proposed two-year term, the project would create a community literary archive reflecting the City's history, diversity, neighborhoods, and shared experiences while encouraging broad public participation in the literary arts. Further development of costs for such an event would need to be developed at a later time if the idea is supported by the commission.
The applicant's vision for the Poet Laureate Program is to expand opportunities for residents to engage with poetry through education, public programming, and community partnerships while celebrating Cathedral City's diverse voices and cultural identity. The proposed activities are intended to enhance the City's existing arts initiatives, encourage civic participation through the literary arts, and further establish Cathedral City as a community that values creativity, cultural expression, and lifelong learning.
FUNDING SOURCE:
No budget allocation is being proposed at this time.
ATTACHMENT
1. Proposal- Voices of Cathedral City
13 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 4.A
Meeting Date: October 14, 2026
From: Mark Muenzer, Director of Community and Economic Development Title: First Reading of Ordinance to Update the Cathedral City Development Code
RECOMMENDATION:
To provide first reading, by title only, of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), repealing and replacing Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to adopt a comprehensive update to the City's zoning regulations establishing the new "Cathedral City Development Code," and making related findings.
BACKGROUND:
The City initiated the Development Code Update, at the direction of City Council, to implement the City’s Strategic Plan, and to establish a modernized and clear regulatory framework for future land development. The Development Code serves as one of the primary tools for implementing the 2040 General Plan (adopted July 2021) by establishing allowable land uses, development standards, review procedures, and other regulations applicable to development throughout the City.
The Development Code Update is intended to accomplish the following City objectives, including to ‘develop a comprehensive strategy to amend the zoning code and update the design guidelines:
1. Development of objective design standards in response to new state housing laws
2. Overhaul of the commercial zoning code
3. Substantial update of design guidelines
4. Streamlining of development review processes
5. Implementation of the General Plan and Housing Element goals, policies, and programs
6. Continued implementation of new state legislation.
The Development Code reorganizes and updates the City’s existing zoning and development regulations into eight divisions (chapters) addressing introductory provisions, 1 zoning districts, general development standards, standards for specific uses, subdivisions, application processing, Development Code administration, and definitions.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Development Code Update included multiple opportunities for community members, decision-makers, and other stakeholders to participate in the process and provide input on draft code materials. Engagement included multiple City Council and Planning Commission study sessions; a zoning code seminar for decision-makers and community members; two community workshops; three community walking tours; participation at numerous community festivals and events, including Tastes and Sounds; an online interactive survey and mapping tool; and the ZoneCathedralCity.com project website.
Community engagement served an important role in development code preparation given that zoning regulations ultimately affect how private property can be used and developed, and how new development interacts with existing neighborhoods, businesses, and the broader community. The engagement process provided an opportunity to hear from residents, property owners, businesses, developers, and other stakeholders about how existing regulations function in practice, where concerns or conflicts may exist, and how proposed regulations may affect the community.
Not every issue raised through the engagement process was addressed through the Development Code. Some comments relate to matters outside the City’s land use authority, while others involve programs, services, enforcement, or broader policy issues more appropriately addressed through other City efforts. Comments with a land use or development nexus were considered for how they could better inform the regulations, identify unintended consequences, or improve how the Code functions for both the community and potential land developers.
Public input resulted in changes throughout the Development Code Update process. For example, concerns were raised through public comment regarding data centers, which prompted additional consideration of how this emerging land use should be addressed within the City’s zoning framework. In response, the use was specifically defined in the new code and evaluated by reviewing numerous other cities land use definitions of data centers, and the final code identifies data centers as a prohibited use citywide. This illustrates how public comment can identify an issue that warrants additional analysis and ultimately result in a substantive change to the proposed regulations.
Through the two-meeting Planning Commission review process, discussed later in this staff report, other changes were also made as a result of public input. Those include revisions to the types of administrative decisions that are able to be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council, the posting of staff-level decisions to the City website as they are issued, and the location of drive-through facilities.
All comments received throughout the 2+ year Development Code Update process were considered together with input from the public, City Council, Planning Commission, community stakeholders, developers, City staff and the project consultants. Additionally considered were applicable State and Federal regulations and the overall objectives of the General Plan and Development Code Update. All public, Planning Commission, Technical Advisory Group and staff comments were also documented in publicly accessible comment matrixes on the project website. The resulting Final Development Code reflects that iterative 2 multi-year process.
DISCUSSION:
DEVELOPMENT CODE OVERVIEW
The proposed Development Code is organized into eight divisions, each addressing a separate component of the City’s land use and development regulations. The following provides an overview of each division.
Division 1 – Introductory Provisions
Division 1 establishes the overall purpose and applicability of the Development Code and its relationship to the General Plan, Specific Plans, and Zoning Map. It also establishes provisions governing interpretation of the Code and identifies the City’s zoning districts and zoning map.
Changes made to this Division throughout the review process included: removal of subjective language from the Development Code purpose and intent provisions; clarification of the Director’s review authority; changing assignment of Similar Use Determinations from Planning staff to the Director; and revisions to the Zoning District Classifications table to provide consistency between zoning districts and corresponding General Plan land use designations.
Division 2 – Zoning District Provisions
Division 2 establishes the City’s residential, mixed-use, commercial, industry and office, special use/purpose and overlay zoning districts. For each district, the Division identifies allowable uses, applicable permit requirements, and zone-specific development standards.
Changes made to this Division throughout the review process included: the consolidation of the R20-L and R20-H zoning districts; merged two commercial zones (PLC, PCC) into a single General Commercial zone; merging the current mixed-use districts (MXC and DRN) into a Mixed-Use Downtown zone; merging office/business park type uses (NBP2, BP, PPO) into a single Professional Office zone; removal of parcel-depth requirements; incorporation of the Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-N), Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U), and Light Industrial (I1) zoning districts and associated standards; prohibition of short-term vacation rentals outside the Resort Residential District (consistent with the Ordinance); incorporation of firehardening standards, and noting the MU-U, MU-N and I-1 districts are the resulting zones created by the North City and North City Extended Specific Plan Areas, which lacked development standards.
The final Division also prohibits data centers citywide, increases the maximum structure height for qualifying mixed-use and multi-unit development in the MU-DT District to 70 feet, and reserves a section for a future Mixed-Use Incentive Overlay zone.
The merging of zoning districts in this Division was used to simplify zoning interpretation and modernize the City’s land use regulations. The existing zoning code, with multiple zoning districts with similar purposes, development standards, and allowable uses can create unnecessary distinctions and make the Code more difficult to administer and understand.
Consolidating districts where those regulations no longer serve a clear planning purpose, creates a more predictable regulatory framework for property owners, applicants, staff, and 3 decision-makers.
The updated districts and land use regulations also recognize that land uses and business models continue to evolve. Uses that did not exist or were not contemplated when the existing zoning code was written, may not fit within an established land use classification and also may have no clear review process. Modernizing and consolidating the zoning framework allows the Code to accommodate contemporary and emerging uses through appropriate use classifications and review processes while maintaining the City’s ability to address potential land use impacts.
Division 3 – General Development Standards
Division 3 contains development standards that apply broadly to development and land uses throughout the City. Topics include site planning, landscaping, open space, shade, parking and loading, fences and walls, trash and recycling enclosures, screening, accessory structures, outdoor lighting, performance standards, signs, and objective design and development standards for multi-unit residential and mixed-use projects.
Changes made to this Division throughout the review process included: incorporating new graphics, illustrations and additional cross references to applicable Building and Fire Code requirements; rooftop decks and residential open-space requirements; enhanced shade provisions and strengthened landscaping standards; parking requirements; driveway and parking standards; fencing materials; trash enclosures; accessory structures; outdoor lighting; flags and flagpoles.
Division 3 also introduces objective design standards for multi-unit and mixed-use developments and creates a new process for ministerial approvals. Ministerial approval is a process in which if the proposal meets the minimum design standard criteria, it can be approved without any City discretionary review. Ministerial approvals have become increasingly important in California, particularly for housing development, as State law has placed greater emphasis on objective standards and streamlined review.
Ministerial review and approval provides certainty for applicants and the community by establishing development regulations in advance, rather than determining whether a multiunit residential or mixed-use project is acceptable through subjective review on a project-byproject basis. This approach can also reduce staff processing time and cost, while also allowing the City to maintain expectations for building form, site design, compatibility, and other physical development characteristics through clearly defined and measurable standards.
The new landscape and shade provisions are intended to provide clearer, measurable standards for both applicants and staff when designing and reviewing development projects.
The updated provisions establish clear regulations rather than relying on general or subjective standards. They also recognize that shade can be provided in different manners, including through appropriately located trees and other plantings as well as structural shade features.
Division 4 – Standards for Specific Uses
Division 4 establishes standards applicable to specific land uses rather than citywide development standards. These provisions address uses including temporary uses, housing density bonuses, accessory uses, home occupations, neighborhood retail, community 4 gardens, drive-through facilities, bed and breakfast inns, live-work units, mixed-use development, recreational vehicle parks, neighborhood markets, firearms sales, and vehicle fueling stations.
Changes made to this Division throughout the review process included: requirements for drive-in and drive-through facilities; food-service requirements for bed and breakfast inns; standards for live-work units and mixed-use development consistent with the new mixed-use zoning districts; revisions to home occupation regulations; revisions to standards for recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds, neighborhood markets, and firearms sales; and expanded provisions addressing conventional and alternative fuels at vehicle fueling stations.
Revisions were made to several land uses, and standards for additional uses were added, to strengthen measures addressing impacts associated with particular land uses and to provide clearer standards for uses that were not adequately addressed by the existing zoning code.
Because certain uses may create impacts related to location, compatibility, circulation, noise, operations, or other site-specific conditions, Division 4 provides standards tailored to those land uses beyond the general development standards applicable citywide. The updates also recognize changes in development patterns, business models, and technology by establishing clearer regulatory pathways for uses that have evolved since the existing zoning code was adopted. This allows the City to identify appropriate locations and operating standards for these uses in advance and provides greater predictability for applicants, staff, and surrounding properties.
Division 5 – Subdivisions
Division 5 consolidates the City’s subdivision regulations and establishes procedures for land divisions consistent with the State Subdivision Map Act. The Division addresses tentative parcel and tract maps, vesting tentative maps, final and parcel maps, certificates of compliance, reversions to acreage, parcel mergers, lot line adjustments, airspace and common-interest subdivisions, condominium conversions, urban lot splits, subdivision design, dedications, improvements, and enforcement.
Changes made to this Division throughout the review process included: assigning the Planning Commission decision-making authority for extensions of approved tentative parcel and tract maps, updating parcel-merger provisions to reference applicable State law, clarifying the City Engineer’s review and discretionary authority, and relocating subdivision definitions to Division 8.
Division 5 is a significant step for the City because it will be the first time the City’s subdivision regulations are codified directly within the Cathedral City Municipal Code. Since incorporation in 1981, the City has relied on Riverside County subdivision regulations, adopted by reference. This update brings those regulations into a single, City-specific section of the Municipal Code and aligns them with current City procedures and applicable State law. Subdivision applications will continue to be reviewed by the Engineering Division, with the Planning Division facilitating the entitlement process and coordinating review through the appropriate decision-making body.
The updated provisions also more clearly define the roles and responsibilities of staff and decision-makers, including the process and approval authority for extensions of tentative 5 parcel and tract maps.
Division 6 – Application Processing Procedures
Division 6 establishes procedures for processing discretionary permits and other approvals required under the Development Code. It addresses general application procedures, Preliminary Review, Design Review, Minor and Conditional Use Permits, Temporary Use Permits, Home Occupation Permits, Minor Exceptions, Variances, Reasonable Accommodations, as well as permit implementation, modification and revocation. This Division also continues the City’s existing community engagement provisions contained in the existing zoning code and establishes Preliminary Review as a standalone chapter, clarifies public hearing notice requirements applicable to Temporary Use Permits, and modifies the purpose, intent, and required findings applicable to Planned Unit Developments.
Division 6 also establishes clear thresholds for the level of review and decision-making authority assigned to different types of permit types and applications. The updated procedures are intended to create a more appropriate division of responsibility among Planning staff, Director, Planning Commission, and the City Council based on the impacts of the decision being made. More routine applications can be processed at an administrative (staff) level, while applications involving greater discretion, potential land use impacts, or broader policy considerations are elevated to the appropriate appointed or elected body (Planning Commission and/or City Council). Establishing these thresholds more clearly in the Code provides greater predictability for applicants and the public and creates a more consistent framework for administering the development review process.
Division 7 – Development Code Administration
Division 7 establishes responsibility for administration of the Development Code and the review authority of City decision-makers. It also establishes procedures governing Development Code and Zoning Map amendments, Specific Plans, Development Agreements, nonconformities, appeals, and calls for review.
Division 7 also provides the administrative framework for implementing and maintaining the Development Code over time. It identifies the roles and responsibilities of the officials and decision-making bodies charged with administering the Code and establishes the procedures by which the Development Code and Zoning Map may be amended as conditions, policies, and community needs change. The Division also addresses the mechanisms for reviewing administrative and discretionary decisions, including appeals and calls for review, and provides procedures for administering nonconforming uses and structures, Specific Plans, and Development Agreements.
Division 8 – Definitions
Division 8 consolidates defined terms used throughout the preceding seven divisions into a single location. Definitions are organized alphabetically, with tiered classifications where appropriate, and graphics and illustrations are provided where additional context is useful.
The Division also relocates subdivision definitions from Division 5 into the consolidated definitions section, adds graphics where appropriate, and adds or modifies land use definitions, sight distance triangles, feather banners, and vehicle fueling stations.
A primary goal of Division 8 was to ensure that terms and land uses referenced throughout the Development Code are clearly and consistently defined. Definitions were reviewed and updated to eliminate ambiguity, distinguish between similar or related uses, and provide a clear basis for determining how a particular use or activity is regulated under the Code. 6 Definitions were also reviewed for consistency with current State and Federal law and, where applicable, revised to reflect terminology established by statute or other regulatory requirements. This provides a more consistent and legally supportable framework for interpreting and administering the Development Code as new applications, uses, and regulatory issues arise.
Planning Commission – Code Revisions and Recommendations The Planning Commission reviewed the final public hearing draft Development Code at September 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 special commission meetings. The September 9 meeting was for discussion purposes, to receive public comment and to identify for staff and consultants any additional questions or follow-up items for the September 30 meeting, where the commission would make a final recommendation to the City Council.
The Planning Commission had a number of items that they requested further information on and those items and staff responses are contained in the September 30 Planning Commission meeting packet linked below:
https://cathedralcity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=4065 At the September 30 meeting, the Planning Commission passed a Resolution unanimously (4-0, 1 absent) recommending approval of the Development Code to the City Council. The Planning Commission made the following modifications to the Development Code Divisions, which are all reflected in the Development Code for City Council Review:
Division 1 (9.05.030A 1 & 2) – Applicability of the Development Code Added text in regard to a City Manager Waiver on City-owned property.
Final text included in Development Code:
1. Exemptions shall be limited to capital improvement projects where there is a clearly demonstrated public benefit to the waiver or in response to an emergency as defined in the City’s Municipal Code and; [Source: NEW]
2. Require City Council notification when a waiver is issued. [Source: NEW] Division 4 (9.115.20 D.2) – Drive-In and Drive-Through Sales Removed the following text: Location Requirements. All drive-in and drive-through facilities shall only be allowed along designated arterial roadways. [Source: NEW] Final text included in Development Code:
Text removed.
Division 4 (9.115.020 D.3 a) – Drive-In and Drive-Through Sales Revised the following text to include the entire MU-DT District and to require a primary use:
Mixed-Use, Downtown Commercial (MU-DT). This Section applies only to that portion of the MU-DT zoning district bounded as follows: up to 240 feet south of East Palm Canyon Drive between Van Fleet Street and Date Palm Drive. Drive-In and Drive-Through Sales are limited to Retail Sales, General; Bank and Financial Institutions and Eating and Drinking Establishments. [Source: 9.31.055, modified]
7 Final text included in Development Code:
a. Mixed-Use, Downtown Commercial (MU-DT). This Section applies only to MU-DT zoning district. Drive-in and drive-through sales uses require the establishment of a primary use. [Source: 9.31.055, modified]
Division 7 (9.295.030 and 9.295.040) – De Novo Review by City Council of Director Decision and De Novo Review by Planning Commission of Director Decision Added text to allow for City Council de novo review of a Director decision and to allow for Planning Commission de novo review of a Director decision.
Final text included in Development Code:
De Novo Review by City Council of Director Decision
The City Council can initiate a de novo review of any item subject to a hearing before the Planning Commission by requesting the item via the City Manager to be on the next City Council agenda. If a majority of the quorum present is in agreement to conduct a de novo review they may order a review of all or part of the application in the same manner as if an appeal has been filed. The item shall be presented at a City Council meeting after the order of review and the City Council shall conduct a de novo review and may add, modify, or delete any part of the project and/or conditions of approval. The City Council can initiate a de novo review of any Director decision and item subject to a hearing before the Planning Commission by requesting the item via the City Manager to be on the next City Council agenda. If a majority of the quorum present is in agreement to conduct a de novo review, they may order a review of all or part of the application in the same manner as if an appeal has been filed. The item shall be presented at a City Council meeting after the order of review and the City Council shall conduct a de novo review and may add, modify, or delete any part of the project and/or conditions of approval. [Source: NEW] De Novo Review by Planning Commission of Director Decision The Planning Commission can initiate a de novo review of any Director decision by requesting the item via the City Manager to be on the next Planning Commission agenda. If a majority of the quorum present is in agreement to conduct a de novo review, they may order a review of all or part of the application in the same manner as if an appeal has been filed. The item shall be presented at a Planning Commission meeting after the order of review and the Planning Commission shall conduct a de novo review and may add, modify, or delete any part of the project and/or conditions of approval. [Source: NEW] Division 7 (9.295.050 B/2.) – Application Filing, Processing and Review Revised text to increase appeal period from 10 to 12 business days and to add Director decisions must be posted on the City website and appeal period starts once the decision has been posted.
Final text included in Development Code:
Time Limits. Unless otherwise specified in State or federal law, all appeals shall be filed in writing within 12 business days of the date which the action was taken. In the event an appeal period ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or any other day the Community Development 8 Department office is closed to the public, the appeal period shall end at the close of business on the next consecutive business day. [Source: NEW]
A decision of the Director shall be final from and after the date that the decision is made and posted on the City’s website, and the time to appeal such decision, if authorized pursuant to Section 9.295.020, shall commence on the date of the posting.
Planning Commission Recommendations
Division 1 – Similar Use Determination (9.10.40)
Recommend staff to report on similar use determinations annually to the Planning Commission for consideration to be included in the Development Code.
Division 2 – Residential Zoning Districts (9.20)
Recommend to evaluate during future reviews whether museums are appropriate in residential zoning districts.
Division 6 – Design Review (9.205)
Recommend that staff and Council determine a process to make a licensed architect available to Planning Commission as needed. Municipal Code Chapter 2.29 (Planning Commission) would need to be amended should there be a change in Planning Commission membership or if there were ad hoc or advisory members. Municipal Code Chapter 2.30 (Architectural Review Committee) will be deleted with a future code amendment.
Miscellaneous/Items for Future Review
• Recommend providing a webpage/dashboard to provide notification of ministerial review projects. Notifications could be provided in City newsletters and potentially attached to Planning Commission agendas. Staff to launch an administrative decision (Director) webpage and an interested parties email list by the end of November 2026 and review other cities posting of ministerial review decisions and report back on options to Planning Commission in 2027.
• Recommend reviewing options to lower or eliminate the fee related to filing an appeal on a project. Staff to conduct research on comparable community appeal fee process/structure and report back to the Planning Commission in 2027.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
An Addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared to evaluate the environmental effects of the Development Code Update. The Addendum was prepared pursuant to Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines and evaluates whether implementation of the updated Development Code would result in new or substantially more severe environmental effects than those previously analyzed in the General Plan EIR.
The Development Code is one of the primary tools used to implement the General Plan.
Accordingly, the environmental analysis considers the Development Code Update in relation to the development patterns, land uses, densities and intensities, and environmental effects previously evaluated through the General Plan and its EIR. The analysis also considers whether the changes proposed through the Development Code would trigger the need for additional environmental review under CEQA.
An Addendum is appropriate when changes to a previously analyzed project do not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously 9 identified significant effects that would require preparation of additional environmental documentation. The Addendum therefore evaluates the proposed Development Code Update against the environmental analysis contained in the General Plan EIR to determine whether the updated regulations would result in effects beyond those previously considered.
Based on that analysis, the Addendum concludes that the Development Code Update is consistent with the development framework analyzed in the General Plan EIR and would not result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts than those previously identified. Accordingly, the analysis concludes that preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR is not required and that the General Plan EIR, together with the Addendum, provides the appropriate environmental documentation for consideration of the Development Code Update.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with this action.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
F-1: Develop comprehensive strategy to amend zoning code and update design guidelines, including an identification of what work City staff can accomplish and what work optimally should be contracted out, including: 1) development of objective design standards in response to new state housing laws; 2) overhaul of commercial zoning code; 3) substantial update of design guidelines; 4) streamlining of development review processes; 5) implementation of Cathedral City General Plan and Housing Element goals, policies, and programs; and 6) continued implementation of new state legislation.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, repealing and replacing Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code, adopting the Cathedral City Development Code as the City’s comprehensive zoning and development regulations
2. CEQA Addendum to General Plan EIR
3. Development Code Title Page and Table of Contents
4. Div 1 – Introductory Provisions
5. Div 2 – Zoning Districts
6. Div 3 – General Development Standards
7. Div 4 – Standards for Specific Land Uses
8. Div 5 – Subdivision Regulations
9. Div 6 – Application Processing Procedures
10.Div 7 – Development Code Administration
11.Div 8 – Definitions
12.PC Resolution- Development Code Update
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ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING
TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING THE CATHEDRAL CITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE AS THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, FINDING THE PROJECT
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA), AND MAKING RELATED FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the City of Cathedral City adopted the Cathedral City 2040 General Plan to guide future growth and development within the City; and WHEREAS, Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code serves as the City’s zoning code and principal regulatory tool for implementing the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has undertaken a comprehensive update to Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to modernize and reorganize its land use and development regulations, improve clarity and usability, streamline development review procedures, ensure consistency with the General Plan, and establish the newly named Cathedral City Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the Development Code Update has been developed through an extensive public planning process involving City staff, the Technical Advisory Group, Steering Committee, Planning Commission, City Council, community stakeholders, and members of the public; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Cathedral City Development Code will replace and supersede Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code and serve as the City’s primary implementation tool for the Cathedral City 2040 General Plan; and WHEREAS, an Addendum to the Cathedral City 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 to evaluate the environmental effects of repealing and replacing Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code and adopting the Cathedral City Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the Addendum concludes that implementation of the Development Code Update and adoption of the Cathedral City Development Code would not result in new significant environmental effects nor substantially increase the severity of impacts previously analyzed in the General Plan EIR; and
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Cathedral City conducted a duly noticed public hearing and adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 2026-03 recommending that the City Council approve the repeal and 11 07024-0152 4907-1645-7942 v1 2
replacement of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code and adopt the Cathedral City Development Code; and
WHEREAS, notice of the City Council public hearing was provided on October 2, 2026 in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Government Code and the Cathedral City Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on October 14, 2026, at which all interested persons were afforded an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed Development Code Update and adoption of the Cathedral City Development Code.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. CEQA DETERMINATION.
The City Council finds that the Development Code Update has been evaluated pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through the Addendum to the General Plan EIR prepared in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit B. The City Council further finds that the Development Code Update would not result in new significant environmental impacts or substantially increase the severity of impacts previously identified in the General Plan EIR and that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is required.
SECTION 2. FINDINGS.
Based upon substantial evidence contained in the administrative record, the City Council makes the following findings:
A. The proposed repeal and replacement of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code with the Cathedral City Development Code is consistent with the Cathedral City 2040 General Plan.
The Cathedral City Development Code serves as the primary implementation tool for the Cathedral City 2040 General Plan and translates the goals, policies, land use designations, and implementation programs of the General Plan into enforceable development regulations. The City Council finds that the Development Code is internally consistent with and substantially advances the objectives of the General Plan.
B. The adoption of the Cathedral City Development Code promotes the public health, safety, and welfare.
The Cathedral City Development Code establishes a clear, comprehensive, and modern regulatory framework governing land use, development, housing, circulation, economic development, community design, and infrastructure, thereby promoting orderly growth, increasing regulatory clarity, and protecting the public health, safety, and welfare. 12 07024-0152 4907-1645-7942 v1 3
C. The adoption of the Cathedral City Development Code improves the administration of the City’s land use and development regulations.
The Cathedral City Development Code consolidates and modernizes the City’s zoning and development regulations within a single integrated document, clarifies development standards, permit requirements, review procedures, and decision-making authority, and streamlines development review processes while maintaining appropriate public participation and oversight.
SECTION 3. CATHEDRAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT.
Based upon the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby repeals and replaces Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code in its entirety and adopts the Cathedral City Development Code, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, as Title 9 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code and as the City’s comprehensive zoning and development regulations.
SECTION 4. VESTED RIGHTS, EXISTING APPROVALS, AND PENDING APPLICATIONS.
Any Conditional Use Permit, Planned Unit Development, Variance, subdivision approval, or other entitlement approved prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall remain valid and subject to its approved conditions. Where a condition references a permit, review process, or approval procedure that no longer exists under this Development Code, the Community and Economic Development Director may determine the substantially equivalent review process necessary to implement the intent of the approved condition.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, and portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more portions may be declared invalid.
SECTION 6. PUBLICATION
The City Clerk shall cause the adoption of this Ordinance to be published and processed in accordance with California Government Code Sections 36933 and 36937 and any other applicable provisions of law.
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SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following its adoption.
SECTION 8. CERTIFICATION
Introduced and approved for first reading this 14th day of October, 2026.
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:
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Raymond Gregory, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Christina Burton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Eric S. Vail, City Attorney
Burke, Williams, & Sorensen, LLP
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EXHIBIT A
Cathedral City Development Code
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EXHIBIT B
Environmental Impact Report Addendum
City of Cathedral City Development Code Update
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City of Cathedral City Development Code Update
State Clearinghouse No: 2018081012
LEAD AGENCY:
City of Cathedral City
Planning Department
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
PREPARED BY:
BKF Engineers
Debra Leight
Environmental Planning Practice Lead
3850 Vine Street, Suite 110
Riverside, CA 92507
August 2026
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Project Location..........................................................................................................................1
1.2 Project Description.....................................................................................................................1
1.3 Discretionary Actions.................................................................................................................2
1.4 Consistency Analysis.................................................................................................................2
1.5 CEQA Compliance ......................................................................................................................5
1.5.1 Supplemental or Subsequent EIR............................................................................................5
1.5.2 Addendum to an EIR ...............................................................................................................6
1.5.3 Summary of Results ................................................................................................................7 2 Project Context.......................................................................................................................8
2.1 City of Cathedral City General Plan...........................................................................................8
2.2 City of Cathedral City General Plan EIR....................................................................................9
2.3 Development Code Update ......................................................................................................10
2.4 Preliminary Environmental Constraints..................................................................................13 3 Determination.......................................................................................................................15
3.1 Environmental Areas Determined to Have New or Substantially More Severe Significant Effects Compared to Those Identified in the Previous EIR ..............................................................15
3.2 Determination............................................................................................................................16 4 Environmental Analysis.......................................................................................................17
4.1 Aesthetics .................................................................................................................................18
4.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources .......................................................................................21
4.3 Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases .........................................................................................22
4.4 Biological Resources ...............................................................................................................32
4.5 Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources................................................................36
4.6 Energy and Mineral Resources................................................................................................41
4.7 Geology and Soils ....................................................................................................................45
4.8 Hazards, Hazardous Materials and Wildfires ..........................................................................50
4.9 Hydrology and Water Quality...................................................................................................54
4.10 Land Use and Planning ............................................................................................................59
4.11 Noise..........................................................................................................................................61
4.12 Parks and Recreational Resources .........................................................................................65
4.13 Population, Housing and Socio-Economic Resources ..........................................................68 21 City of Cathedral City
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4.14 Public Utilities and Service Systems.......................................................................................70
4.15 Transportation...........................................................................................................................77 5 References............................................................................................................................80 6 Report Preparers..................................................................................................................82
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Regional Project Location............................................................................................................3 TABLES
Table 1: Summary of Areas of Potential Impact under the General Plan EIR...............................................9 Table 2: Existing and Proposed Land Use Operational Emissions ............................................................23 Table 3: 2040 Operational GHG Emissions Comparison...........................................................................25 Table 4: General Plan EIR Energy Consumption.......................................................................................41 22 City of Cathedral City
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1 Introduction
This document constitutes an Addendum to the certified City of Cathedral City 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (General Plan EIR) (SCH #2018081012), dated July 15, 2019, for the City’s proposed update of Title 9, Planning and Zoning, of the City of Cathedral City Development Code, also referred to as the City’s Zoning Code.
1.1 Project Location
A Development Code Update (“proposed Project” or “Project”) is proposed for the City of Cathedral City (City), located in the central portion of Riverside County, California, within the Coachella Valley. The City encompasses approximately 14,557 acres (approximately 22.7 square miles), 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 the City’s Sphere of Influence. The City of Palm Springs borders the City to the west and southwest; the City of Rancho Mirage borders the City to the east and southeast; unincorporated Riverside County borders the City to the north and east (north of I-10); and the City of Desert Hot Springs is located farther to the northwest. 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. Refer to Exhibit 1, Regional Project Location.
1.2 Project Description
The Project consists of a technical update to Title 9, Planning and Zoning, of the City of Cathedral City Development Code (herein referred to as “Development Code Update” or “Project”). The Project would bring the City’s Zoning Code into compliance with California Government Code Section 65860(a), which requires that a jurisdiction’s zoning ordinance be consistent with its General Plan and subsequent updates to its General Plan. Therefore, the City is proposing to amend its existing Zoning Code to ensure (1) compatibility with its adopted 2040 General Plan & Active Transportation Plan (adopted July 28, 2021); (2) create consistency with State housing law and reduce regulatory barriers to the construction of housing; (3) reflect changes in State law; (4) create contemporary zoning provisions; (5) make the Zoning Code easier to use and implement; and (6) implement changes to address issues identified by City staff. The City’s updated Zoning Code would therefore implement the goals and policies of the General Plan by regulating the use of land and structures within the City.
This Addendum, therefore, analyzes the changes and potential environmental impacts related to the adoption of the Development Code Update, and is intended to demonstrate the consistency of the Project with the existing General Plan to comply with CEQA. The City’s 2040 General Plan underwent extensive environmental review in the form of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH #2018081012). The EIR for the City of Cathedral City General Plan is a comprehensive document and includes discussion of alternatives and growth-inducing impacts associated with urban development in the City at the time it was developed. In particular, and in line with Public Resources Code Section 21083.3, this Addendum assesses whether the Development Code Update, as a policy and programs document, includes impacts not addressed or previously analyzed in the General Plan EIR. 23 City of Cathedral City
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1.3 Discretionary Actions
Implementation of the Development Code Update would require the following discretionary actions by the City of Cathedral City Planning Commission and/or City Council:
• Amendment of the Cathedral City Municipal Code (CCMC) to add the updated Zoning Code (Title 9); and
• Adoption of this Addendum to the certified General Plan EIR.
1.4 Consistency Analysis
The City, as the lead agency for the Project, must determine if or to what degree the proposed Development Code Update (current Project) requires additional documentation under CEQA. CEQA authorizes a Lead or Responsible Agency to prepare an addendum to the EIR if a proposed action is within the scope of a previously analyzed Project and none of the conditions described in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 requiring the preparation of a Subsequent EIR or State CEQA Guidelines Section 15163 requiring the preparation of a Supplement to an EIR are met. If none of the conditions in Sections 15162 or 15163 are met, then the most appropriate CEQA documentation for the proposed Project is an Addendum to the General Plan EIR under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15164. 24 City of Cathedral City
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Exhibit 1: Regional Project Location
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1.5 CEQA Compliance
1.5.1 Supplemental or Subsequent EIR
CEQA authorizes a Lead or Responsible Agency to determine if a proposed action is within the scope of a previously analyzed project and none of the conditions described in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 requiring the preparation of a Subsequent EIR or State CEQA Guidelines Section 15163 requiring the preparation of a Supplement to an EIR are met.
Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162:
(a) When an EIR has been certified or negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record, one or more of the following:
(1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;
(2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or (3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete or the negative declaration was adopted, shows any of the following:
(A) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or negative declaration;
(B) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR;
(C) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
(D) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
(b) If changes to a project or its circumstances occur or new information becomes available after adoption of a negative declaration, the lead agency shall prepare a subsequent EIR if required under subdivision (a). Otherwise the lead agency shall determine whether to prepare a subsequent negative declaration, an addendum, or no further documentation. (c) Once a project has been approved, the lead agency's role in project approval is completed, unless further discretionary approval on that project is required. Information appearing after an approval does not require reopening of that approval. If after the project is approved, any of the 27 City of Cathedral City
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conditions described in subdivision (a) occurs, a subsequent EIR or negative declaration shall only be prepared by the public agency which grants the next discretionary approval for the project, if any. In this situation no other responsible agency shall grant an approval for the project until the subsequent EIR has been certified or subsequent negative declaration adopted. (d) A subsequent EIR or subsequent negative declaration shall be given the same notice and public review as required under Section 15087 or Section 15072. A subsequent EIR or negative declaration shall state where the previous document is available and can be reviewed.
Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15163:
(a) The lead or responsible agency may choose to prepare a supplement to an EIR rather than a subsequent EIR if:
(1) Any of the conditions described in Section 15162 would require the preparation of a subsequent EIR, and
(2) Only minor additions or changes would be necessary to make the previous EIR adequately apply to the project in the changed situation. (b) The supplement to the EIR need contain only the information necessary to make the previous EIR adequate for the project as revised.
(c) A supplement to an EIR shall be given the same kind of notice and public review as is given to a draft EIR under Section 15087.
(d) A supplement to an EIR may be circulated by itself without recirculating the previous draft or final EIR.
(e) When the agency decides whether to approve the project, the decision-making body shall consider the previous EIR as revised by the supplemental EIR. A finding under Section 15091 shall be made for each significant effect shown in the previous EIR as revised.
Based on the analysis provided in Section 4 of this document, the proposed Project does not involve changes that will result in new or increased environmental effects, new significant impacts, or the need for additional or increased mitigation beyond those identified in the previously certified General Plan EIR; thus, none of the conditions identified in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 or 15163 will be triggered by the Project. Therefore, the City may analyze the Project in an Addendum according to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15168 to document consistency with the approved EIR. The Addendum must be supported by substantial evidence.
1.5.2 Addendum to an EIR
Provisions related to preparing an Addendum to an EIR are found in Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines, subsections (a) and (b) as summarized below:
(a) The lead agency or responsible agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. (b) An addendum to a certified EIR may be prepared if only minor technical changes or additions are necessary or none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred. To determine if an Addendum is the most appropriate CEQA compliance document for the proposed project, the project will be 28 City of Cathedral City
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compared to the requirements of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (sub-sections 1 through 3 below). When an EIR has been certified, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record, one or more of the following occurs.
(1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. (2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.
(3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete, shows any of the following:
(A) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR;
(B) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR;
(C) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
(D) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
In addition, the project must be evaluated relative to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15163 regarding preparation of a supplement to an EIR rather than a subsequent EIR. The lead or responsible agency may choose to prepare a supplement to an EIR rather than a subsequent EIR if: (1) Any of the conditions described in Section 15162 would require the preparation of a subsequent EIR, and (2) Only minor additions or changes would be necessary to make the previous EIR adequately apply to the project in the changed situation.
1.5.3 Summary of Results
The analyses in Sections 4.1 through 4.15 of this document establish that the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan EIR and would not result in new or more severe impacts when compared to those identified in the General Plan EIR.
The changes associated with the proposed Project are best documented using an Addendum to the General Plan EIR consistent with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15164. The City has, therefore, prepared this Addendum to evaluate the changes proposed by the Project. If approved, a Notice of Determination (NOD) will be filed with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse to fully document this CEQA compliance action.
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2 Project Context
2.1 City of Cathedral City General Plan
State law mandates that each town, city, and county in California adopt "a comprehensive, long-term general plan,” for the physical development of its planning area. The Cathedral City General Plan planning area includes all lands within the City limits and Sphere of Influence (SOI). The purpose of the General Plan is to plan for important community issues such as new growth, housing needs, and environmental protection. Furthermore, the General Plan is used to project future demand for services such as sewer, water, roadways, parks, and emergency services.
The Cathedral City General Plan, adopted in July 2021, is a long-term document which identifies the community’s vision for the future and provides a framework that will guide decisions on growth, development, and conservation of open space and resources in a manner that is consistent with the quality of life desired by the City’s residents and businesses.
The General Plan policy document contains the goals and policies that will guide future decisions within the City and identifies action items (implementation measures) to ensure the vision and goals of the General Plan are carried out. The General Plan also contains a Land Use Map, which serves as a general guide to the distribution of land uses throughout the City.
State law requires that every General Plan, at a minimum, address certain subject categories (called "elements"), which include land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, safety, and environmental justice. A General Plan may also address other subjects that are of importance to the community future, such as sustainability, community design, and public art. Cathedral City’s General Plan includes the following elements:
• Land Use Element
• Circulation and Mobility Element
• Housing Element
• Parks and Recreation Element
• Community Design Element
• Arts and Culture Element
• Economic and Fiscal Health Element
• Environmental Justice Element
• Healthy and Sustainable Community Element
• Open Space and Conservation Element
o Biological Resources Sub-Element
o Cultural Resources Sub-Element
o Water Resources Sub-Element
o Energy and Mineral Resources Sub-Element
• Air Quality and Climate Stability Element
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• Safety Element
o Flooding & Hydrology Sub-Element
o Geotechnical Sub-Element
o Hazards and Hazardous Materials Sub-Element
o Emergency Preparedness Sub-Element
o Noise Sub-Element
• Public Services and Facilities Element
o Fire and Police Sub-Element
o Schools and Libraries Sub-Element
o Public Facilities Sub-Element
o Water, Sewer and Utilities Sub-Element
2.2 City of Cathedral City General Plan EIR
The City’s 2040 General Plan EIR addressed the potential environmental effects of the planned buildout of Cathedral City through the 2040 horizon year and concluded that implementation of the General Plan would result in environmental impacts as detailed in Table 1, Summary of Areas of Potential Impact Under the General Plan EIR. Actions and policies were incorporated into the General Plan EIR to reduce potential impacts from future project development under the General Plan.
Table 1: Summary of Areas of Potential Impact under the General Plan EIR Issue Area Mitigation Measures Proposed
in the General Plan EIR
Levels of Significance After
Mitigation
Aesthetics AES-1 through AES-11 Less Than Significant Impact Agriculture and Forestry
Resources
No mitigation is required No Impact
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases AQ-1 through AQ-44 Significant and Unavoidable Biological Resources BIO-1 through BIO-10 Less Than Significant Impact Cultural Resources and Tribal
Resources
CUL-1 through CUL-6 Less Than Significant Impact
Energy and Mineral Resources ME-1 through ME-6 Less Than Significant Impact Geology and Soils GEO-1 through GEO-20 Less Than Significant Impact Hazards, Hazardous Materials and
Wildfires
HAZ-1 through HAZ-6 Less Than Significant Impact
Hydrology and Water Quality HYD-1 through HYD-17 Less Than Significant Impact Land Use and Planning LU-1 Less Than Significant Impact Noise N-1 through N-13 Less Than Significant Impact
Parks and Recreational Resources PR-1 through PR-19 Less Than Significant Impact Population, Housing and Socioeconomic Resources
No mitigation is required Less Than Significant Impact
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Public Utilities and Service
Systems
PS-1 through PS-25 Less Than Significant Impact
Transportation TM-1 through TM-7 Less Than Significant Impact
2.3 Development Code Update
The Development Code Update represents a comprehensive modernization of the City’s regulatory framework, aligning land use and development standards with the vision set forth in the Cathedral City 2040 General Plan. While the following highlights capture many of the most significant changes, they are not exhaustive. Collectively, these updates are intended to advance implementation of the General Plan, stimulate economic development, reflect City Council priorities, ensure consistency with evolving State and Federal law, and incorporate best practices in contemporary planning and urban design. The result is a clearer, more flexible, and more predictable Code that supports high-quality development, improves livability, and better responds to the City’s unique context. The proposed major updates and improvements include the following:
• Creation of a Unified Downtown Mixed-Use Zone (MU-DT):
o The existing DRN and MXC zoning districts have been consolidated into a single Mixed-Use Downtown (MU-DT) zone. This change simplifies the regulatory framework for the downtown area, encourages a cohesive mix of uses, and supports a more vibrant, walkable urban core. • Incorporation of Mixed-Use Zone (MU-N and MU U) and Industrial (I-1) Zoning Districts from the North City Specific Plan (NCSP):
o The existing mixed-use and industrial zoning districts were carried over from the North City Specific Plan (NCSP) and incorporated into Division 2.
• Renaming of Residential Zoning Districts:
o Residential zones have been renamed to more clearly communicate the intended development typologies and density ranges. This improves transparency for property owners, developers, and residents, and aligns zoning terminology with modern planning conventions. • Alignment of Parcel Sizes with General Plan Densities:
o Minimum parcel size requirements have been recalibrated across all zoning districts to ensure consistency with allowable densities in the 2040 General Plan. This resolves existing inconsistencies and enables more predictable and achievable development outcomes. • Consolidation of Commercial Zoning Districts:
o Multiple commercial zones have been streamlined into a more cohesive single zoning district that better reflects the range and intensity of commercial uses citywide, reducing redundancy and improving usability of the Code.
• Creation of the Professional Office (PO) District:
o Business park and office zones have been merged into a single Professional Office (PO) zoning district, providing flexibility for a range of office and employment-generating uses while simplifying zoning classifications.
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• Elimination of the Commercial Tourist and Recreation (CTR) District:
o The Commercial Tourist and Recreation (CTR) zoning district has been removed and incorporated into the Mixed-Use Downtown Zoning District. Given its limited geographic application, this change ensures consistency with surrounding land uses and supports integrated development patterns.
• Citywide Land Use Consolidation:
o Land use categories have been standardized and consolidated across zoning districts to reduce duplication, clarify permitted uses, and improve administrative efficiency. • Streamlined Permitting Processes:
o The Code increases the number of ministerial approvals, reducing discretionary review where appropriate. This facilitates faster review by City staff and review bodies, reduces uncertainty, and supports economic development.
• Centralized Development and Design Standards:
o Similar standards have been consolidated into unified sections, making the Code easier to navigate and apply.
• New Shade Standards:
o A new section addresses shade provisions to mitigate the urban heat island effect and enhance comfort in the desert environment. These standards apply to both private development and the public realm and will be supplemented by additional forthcoming regulations. • Updated Landscaping Requirements:
o Landscaping standards now require layered planting (trees, shrubs, and groundcover), prohibit artificial turf, and establish objective limits on impervious surfaces. The standards also incorporate water-efficient landscaping practices consistent with regional water district guidance. • Refined Open Space Standards:
o Open space requirements have been enhanced, including updated screening standards for private open space to improve usability and privacy in residential developments. • Revised Development Standards:
o Setbacks and other dimensional standards have been reduced or adjusted in both residential and commercial zoning districts to encourage more efficient land use and better site design. • Modernized Parking Standards:
o Parking requirements have been reduced where appropriate to address over-supply, particularly in commercial areas. New procedures and findings provide a clear pathway for parking reductions, reflecting community input gathered during 2025 walking tours. • Innovative Parking Strategies:
o The Code introduces flexible solutions such as valet parking and shared parking arrangements for multi-tenant developments, promoting more efficient use of land. 33 City of Cathedral City
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• Accessory Use Enhancements:
o New standards address accessory uses such as storage containers, providing clear criteria for their placement and use.
• Updated Lighting Standards:
o Lighting regulations have been modernized to promote dark sky principles, reduce light pollution, and improve energy efficiency. Standards include curfews, dimming requirements, shielding, and automated controls.
• Expanded and Tiered Use Permissions:
o Use regulations now better reflect intensity by scaling permissions (by right, ministerial, or conditional) based on factors such as size and operational characteristics. • New and Updated Use-Specific Standards (Division 4):
o Several new and revised sections provide detailed guidance for specific uses, including:
Integration of the recently adopted Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance Standards for outdoor storage, displays, and sales
Updated regulations for drive-through and drive-in uses (circulation, stacking, hours, screening)
New standards for alcohol beverage manufacturing
Regulations for community gardens, including operations and maintenance Development standards for bed and breakfast inns
Expanded and modernized home occupation allowances
New standards for small grocery stores and neighborhood markets to maintain communityserving scale Regulations for restricted retail uses with buffers from sensitive receptors and design measures to deter crime
Updates to Density Bonus provisions to reflect current State law • Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overhaul:
o The Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance has been comprehensively revised to improve clarity, flexibility, and alignment with current development practices. • Objective Standards for Multifamily and Mixed-Use Development:
o New objective design and development standards provide clear expectations and support streamlined approvals.
• Updated Subdivision Regulations:
o The subdivision ordinance has been fully modernized to align with State law and eliminate reliance on outdated Riverside County standards.
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• Expanded Definitions:
o Definitions have been clarified and expanded to reduce ambiguity and improve consistent interpretation of the Code.
• Refined Permit Structure:
o The permit framework has been reorganized and clarified, including updates to discretionary processes such as PUD approvals.
• Removal of Outdated Provisions:
o Obsolete language, standards, and terminology have been eliminated to reflect current policy direction and priorities.
• Enhanced Use of Tables and Graphics:
o The Code incorporates more visual tools to improve readability, usability, and comprehension. • Improved Organization and Formatting:
o A restructured format enhances navigation and clarity for all users of the Code. • Implementation of the 2040 General Plan Land Use Framework:
o The updated Code directly translates the General Plan’s land use vision into actionable regulations, ensuring consistency between policy and implementation.
2.4 Preliminary Environmental Constraints
The Development Code Update, in and of itself, does not propose or approve any specific development project. Instead, the proposed project codifies zoning rules, standards, processes, and procedures that guide future growth in Cathedral City. Each future development project would be subject to separate review to determine potential impacts on the environment related to each project as potential impacts are location-specific and cannot be assessed in a meaningful way until a project site and development proposal are identified. Furthermore, development within the City may be approved ministerially or by right under existing State law (i.e., Government Code Section 65852.2 and 65913.4, Assembly Bill 2011, Senate Bill 423, etc.). Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15268, Ministerial Projects, ministerial approvals are statutorily exempt from CEQA, and no project-level CEQA review would be required. This Addendum does not rely on subsequent project-level CEQA review to assess the impact associated with such projects. Instead, the proposed Development Code Update would identify applicable General Plan EIR mitigation measures as a standard that would apply during the plan check process to both ministerial and discretionary projects in compliance with City procedures.
When a specific development proposal is considered for approval, that project would be subject to adopted development guidelines and standards and be required to incorporate applicable mitigation measures and alternatives developed in the General Plan EIR certified in 2019 (in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15168[c][3]). If a subsequent activity (in this case a specific development proposal that requires discretionary approval) would have effects not identified in the program EIR (the General Plan EIR and this Addendum), the lead agency must prepare additional CEQA documentation. This Addendum evaluation includes the analysis of the changes and potential impacts related to the adoption of the Development Code Update. This Addendum evaluation is intended to demonstrate the project’s consistency with the existing City of Cathedral City General Plan and General Plan EIR to satisfy the requirements of CEQA. In particular, and pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.3, this Addendum evaluation assesses whether the updated Zoning 35 City of Cathedral City
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3 Determination
3.1 Environmental Areas Determined to Have New or Substantially More Severe Significant Effects Compared to Those Identified in the Previous EIR
The subject areas checked below were determined to be new significant environmental effects or to be previously identified effects that have a substantial increase in severity either due to a change in project, change in circumstances, or new information of substantial importance, as indicated by the checklist and discussion on the following pages.
Aesthetics Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Public Services
Agriculture and Forestry
Resources
Hazards and Hazardous
Materials Recreation
Air Quality Hydrology and Water
Quality Transportation
Biological Resources Land Use and Planning Tribal Cultural Resources Cultural Resources Mineral Resources Utilities and Service Systems Energy Noise Wildfire
Geology and Soils Population and Housing Mandatory Findings of Significance
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3.2 Determination
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a “potentially significant impact” or “potentially significant unless mitigated” impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets.
An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
Mark Muenzer
Director of Community and Economic Development
Date
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4 Environmental Analysis
The subject areas listed below, which were analyzed in the General Plan EIR, were analyzed in this Addendum as part of the proposed Project analysis. Determinations were made and discussed in each section regarding whether the proposed Project would result in new significant environmental effects or to be previously identified effects that have a substantial increase in severity either due to a change in project, change in circumstances, or new information of substantial importance, as indicated by the list and discussion on the following pages:
• Aesthetics
• Agricultural and Forestry Resources
• Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases
• Biological Resources
• Cultural Resources and Tribal
Resources
• Energy and Mineral Resources
• Geology and Soils
• Hazards, Hazardous Materials and
Wildfires
• Hydrology and Water Quality
• Land Use and Planning
• Noise
• Parks and Recreational Resources
• Population, Housing and Socioeconomic Resources
• Public Utilities and Service Systems
• Transportation
The environmental analysis section includes separate subsections for each environmental topic addressed in the General Plan EIR. Each topical section first presents a summary of the information and conclusions of the analysis in the General Plan EIR, followed by an analysis of the environmental impacts of the proposed Project. For each topic, a determination is made regarding whether the current proposal would result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR. The mitigation measures identified in the General Plan EIR are also included.
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4.1 Aesthetics
Summary of Analysis in the General Plan EIR
Aesthetics, visual, and scenic resources are discussed in Section 2.2, Aesthetics, of the General Plan EIR. The General Plan EIR states that natural scenic vistas within the City includes the Santa Rosa, San Jacinto, and Little San Bernardino Mountains. Additionally, other notable scenic vistas includes, but is not limited to, the Cathedral Cove, backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Edom Hill, and Indio Hills.
Implementation of the General Plan EIR would encourage new development in areas that are vacant and redevelopment in existing urbanized areas. The General Plan EIR determined that the General Plan includes policies and programs that protect the existing view and maintain existing scenic vistas.
Additionally, the Project includes development standards to reduce impact on scenic vistas from new and redevelopment projects (Community Design Element Policies 1.1, 1.2, and 2.1). Furthermore, the General Plan includes policies that ensure the harmony of the development design and the natural environment as well as the preservation of natural resources (Community Design Element policies 2.1,
2.2, and 3.2; Open Space and Conservation Element policies 4 and 11). With implementation of applicable General Plan policies, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of the General Plan would have a less than significant impact on scenic vistas.
With respect to state scenic highways, the General Plan EIR determined that no state scenic highways run through the city. As such, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of the proposed General Plan would not damage scenic resources along or visible from a state scenic highway.
Nevertheless, the General Plan EIR stated that scenic resources in the form of streetscapes, parks, and open spaces are vital resources of the City’s scenic corridors. Thus, the policies from the General Plan (Community Design Element Policies 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, and 2.2) would ensure the protection and enhancement of scenic resources along the city’s scenic corridor. With implementation of applicable General Plan policies, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of the General Plan would have a less than significant impact on scenic resources along state scenic highways.
The General Plan EIR determined that policies and programs in the General Plan are consistent and would enhance the existing character of development in the city. Specifically, the Community Design Element outlines policies and regulations that would enhance the visual character along public rightsof-way. Furthermore, the General Plan EIR determined that the City’s Architectural Review Committee would review the architectural and landscaping design for all future development. In addition to conformance with the Community Design Element, all future development would adhere to design standards and guidelines contained in the Cathedral City Municipal Code (CCMC). With adherence to General Plan policies, architectural and landscape review by the Architectural Review Committee, and adherence to design standards and guidelines, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation and buildout of the General Plan would have a less than significant impact on the visual character of the City.
The General Plan EIR states that light and glare impacts are associated with increased urbanization and that most of the planning area are developed. The General Plan would encourage development patterns similar to existing conditions. Nevertheless, the General Plan EIR states that regulations and policies contained in the CCMC Chapter 9.89, Outdoor Lighting Standards, and General Plan (Community Design Element Policy 2.3) would minimize light and glare impacts associated with existing and new development. With implementation of applicable regulations and General Plan policies, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of the General Plan would have a less than significant impact on light and glare impacts within the City.
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The General Plan would encourage the continued urbanization within the city and would assist in minimizing aesthetic impacts through applicable General Plan policies, Architectural Review Committee review, and regulations contained in the CCMC. While the General Plan EIR determined that the General Plan would have a less than significant impact on aesthetics (i.e., impacts on scenic vistas, scenic corridors, visual character, light and glare), Mitigation Measures AES-1 through AES-11, as described below in “Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures,” would ensure that impacts related to aesthetic continue to be less than significant.
Thresholds of Significance
The following significant thresholds or criteria are derived from Appendix G of CEQA, which is used to determine if and to what extent a project may have a potentially significant impact on aesthetics. The City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect on aesthetics if it is determined that the project will:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista. b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway. c) In nonurbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings. (Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality. d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area.
Proposed Project Analysis
Policies and actions in the General Plan that were referenced in the General Plan EIR would reduce impacts to the greatest extent possible. These policies and actions would continue to be required with implementation of the Development Code Update. The proposed Project would update the Development Code for consistency with the 2040 General Plan. The update would result in the creation of new zoning districts as well as the elimination of existing districts; the renaming of existing districts; the consolidation of existing districts; as well as the modification or modernization of requirements for development and land uses within various other districts. However, these districts and their standards would be consistent with the 2040 General Plan. The proposed Project would update but not eliminate the fundamental regulations and requirements of the Development Code, such as meeting design and development standards. The proposed Project would align the Development Code with the General Plan and ensure it regulates the types of land uses and development envisioned in the General Plan.
The proposed Project would implement the 2040 General Plan, thereby resulting in the same aesthetic impacts from new development as evaluated in the certified General Plan EIR. In addition, the proposed Project would not result in increased density or more development than was envisioned in the General Plan.
The Development Code Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but aligns the Code to match the General Plan. Because it is a regulatory update, the Development Code Update would not, in and of itself, result in impacts to scenic vistas, scenic resources, visual character, or light and glare.
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development regulations. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.
Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures:
AES-1 The City shall initiate a review of the 2002 Downtown Design Guidelines and shall update this document in a manner that builds from and extends the aesthetic, functionality and values reflected in the Community Design Element and the other General Plan elements.
AES-2 The City-Wide Design Guidelines and Zoning Ordinance shall be periodically reviewed and, as appropriate, revised and updated to reflect the changing urban pattern and needs of the community.
AES-3 The City shall require the incorporation of parks and open space into new development projects, and shall ensure that new parks and open space are developed in the early phases of development projects.
AES-4 To preserve and restore the community’s night sky, the City shall review and, as appropriate, update the Lighting Ordinance to require outdoor lighting to be shielded, limit in height, number, and intensity of fixtures to the minimum needed to provide sufficient security and identification on residential, commercial, and other development.
AES-5 To ensure that development proposals are initiated consistent with the City’s community design principles and values, the City shall maintain comprehensive development application packages that provide detailed information on and direct applicants to City design guideline documents, ordinances and other requirements, standards and guidelines.
AES-6 Promote development plans that are based on the principles and values set forth in the Community Design and other General Plan Elements that define and support positive and unique qualities of existing and planned neighborhoods.
AES-7 New residential development proposals shall be reviewed by City staff to assure compliance with applicable design standards and guidelines, and promote design features, such as entry statements, recreational facilities, neighborhood parks and schools, and landscaping along public rights-of way.
AES-8 Require the submittal of detailed landscape, architectural, and special signage designs for project entries and other design features in or adjacent to the public realm to assure compliance with community design standards and guidelines, and compatibility with the natural and built environments.
AES-9 The City shall develop and adopt a program of Code compliance standards for existing and future neighborhoods, and enforce the program through regular Code Compliance inspections.
AES-10 The Land Use Map and Zoning Ordinance shall regulate development at the boundaries of the planning area to assure the preservation of a well-defined, functional, or visual edge.
AES-11 The development and design review process shall assess the adequacy of proposed design features and landscaping materials.
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4.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources
Summary of Analysis in the General Plan EIR
Agriculture and forestry resources are discussed in Section 2.3, Agriculture and Forestry Resources, of the General Plan EIR. The General Plan EIR identified that there are no prime or unique farmlands, or farmlands of statewide importance in the city, nor are there any lands that are under a Williamson Act contract. There are also no forest lands in the city. Due to the lack of these resources in the city, the General Plan EIR concluded that no impact would occur on such resources and no mitigation is required.
Thresholds of Significance
The following significant thresholds or criteria are derived from Appendix G of CEQA, which is used to determine if and to what extent a project may have a potentially significant impact on agriculture and forestry resources. The City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect on agriculture and forestry resources if it is determined that the Project will:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance, as shown on the maps pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use.
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act Contract. c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g)).
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use. e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to nonforest use.
Proposed Project Analysis
Since the proposed Project involves the same areas as the planning area identified in the General Plan EIR, and there are no prime or unique farmlands, farmlands of statewide importance, Williamson Act lands, or forest lands in the area, the proposed Project would similarly no have impact on such resources. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.
Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures:
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4.3 Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases
Summary of Analysis in the General Plan EIR
Air Quality
Air quality impacts are discussed in Section 2.4, Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases, of the General Plan EIR. The City is located within the Salton Sea Air Basin (SSAB) which is governed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). As it relates to air quality plan consistency, the General Plan EIR states that all development within the SSAB, including the development within the City, would be subject to the 2016 SCAQMD Air Quality Management Plan and 2003 PM10 Coachella Valley State Implementation Plan. Conformity with an adopted air quality plan is determined if a project adheres to the requirement of the South Coast Air Quality Management Rule Book and Air Quality Management Plan. A project is conforming if it complies with all applicable rules and regulations, adopted and forthcoming control measures, and is consistent with the growth forecasts.
According to the General Plan EIR, the city has a population of approximately 54,4666 residents. Based on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the city’s population forecast for the year 2040 would be approximately 68,100 residents. Based on the additional 33,396 dwelling units under the General Plan and the city’s average of 3.16 persons per household, full buildout of the General Plan would result in a population of approximately 159,998 residents. As such, the General Plan EIR determined that the General Plan’s population forecast would not be consistent with the SCAG’s population projection. An increase in population results in a correlated increase in the level of air quality emissions and thus, the General Plan would result in higher levels of air pollution than originally forecasted. Thus, the General Plan EIR determined that the General Plan has the potential to conflict with or obstruct implementation of future Air Quality Management Plans.
The General Plan includes policies and programs (Air Quality and Climate Stability Element Policies 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and Environmental Justice Element Policy 6.1) that would reduce impacts associated with construction and operational air pollutant emissions. Additionally, the General Plan EIR determined that adherence to the City’s Climate Action Plan and Green for Life program are expected to substantially reduce emissions of air quality pollutants and reduce the per capita emission contribution. Furthermore, the General Plan EIR implemented Mitigation Measures AQ-1 through AQ-22, as described below in “Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures,” which includes City programs designed to avoid and or reduce air quality impacts to less than significant levels. With implementation of policies, programs, adherence to the City’s Climate Action Plan and Green for Life program, and implementation of Mitigation Measures AQ-1 through AQ-22, the General Plan EIR determined that impacts were reduced to less than significant.
The General Plan EIR states that the SSAB is non-attainment for ozone (O3) and particulate matter (PM10). Construction and operational emissions associated with the buildout of the General Plan would result in increased emissions of criteria pollutants that the SSAB is non-attainment. The General Plan EIR determined that construction of the General Plan would result in short-term emissions of various air pollutants that may have the potential to substantially increase criteria pollutants. However, the General Plan EIR was unable to quantify emissions associated with construction since information pertaining to specific development projects would be required to quantify construction emissions. Nevertheless, the General Plan includes policies (Air Quality and Climate Sustainability Element Policy 1) that would control construction emissions. Furthermore, the General Plan EIR include Mitigation Measures AQ-5 through AQ-8, as described below in “Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures,” which would reduce construction-related emissions. Lastly, construction of future new development would be subject 44 City of Cathedral City
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to applicable SCAQMD rules and regulations. With implementation of policies, Mitigation Measures AQ5 through AQ-8, and SCAQMD rules and regulations, the General Plan EIR determined that construction impacts were less than significant.
The General Plan EIR states that daily activities during the operation of future development would result in emissions from the use of electricity, natural gas, area sources (use of consumer products, architectural coating, landscaping, etc.), and mobile vehicles. The SCAQMD does not have a methodology adopted to evaluate the cumulative emissions generated by multiple cumulative projects such as the proposed General Plan. However, the SCAQMD recommends the evaluation of a project’s potential contribution to cumulative impacts. Table 2, Existing and Proposed Land Use Operational Emissions, displays the existing and proposed operational emissions. As shown in Table 2, operational air quality emissions associated with the General Plan would have the potential to result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter less than 10 micrometers (PM10), particulate matter less than (PM2.5), and reactive organic compounds (ROG). The General Plan EIR determined that most air quality pollutant emissions originate from mobile sources. The General Plan includes policies (Community Design Element Policy 5.1 and Open Space and Conservation Element Policy 2 and 5) that promote the reduction of mobile emissions through transportation planning.
Table 2: Existing and Proposed Land Use Operational Emissions Emission Source CO NOx ROG SOx PM10 PM2.5
Existing General Plan Land Use Table
Area 4,637.86 509.91 2,744.19 3.16 61.82 61.82
Energy 209.39 399.20 46.04 2.51 31.81 31.81
Mobile 17,046.83 13,529.10 1,455.39 81.58 6,278.86 1,700.50 Total 21,894.08 14,438.21 4,245.62 87.25 6,372.49 1,794.13 SCAQMD Thresholds 550 100 75 150 150 55
Exceeds Threshold? Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Proposed General Plan Land Use Table
Area 4,686.34 515.21 2,816.59 3.19 62.46 62.49
Energy 22.46 414.35 47.71 2.60 32.96 32.96
Mobile 16,904.81 13,432.61 1,444.33 80.89 6,223.26 1,685.44 Total 21,813.61 14,362.20 4,308.63 86.68 6,318.68 1,780.86 SCAQMD Thresholds 550 100 75 150 150 55
Exceeds Threshold? Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Notes: CO = carbon monoxide; NOx = nitrogen oxides; ROG = reactive organic compounds; SOx = sulfur oxides; PM10 = particulate matter less than 10 micrometers; PM2.5 = particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers Nevertheless, individual projects associated with the buildout of the General Plan would be evaluated on a project-by-project basis for their potential to result in a cumulatively considerable contribution to non-attainment criteria pollutants. Individual projects would have project-specific information and would be required to address, and to the extent feasible, mitigate any significant air quality impacts to a less than significant level. Additionally, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of Mitigation Measure AQ-6, as described below in “Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures,” would help 45 City of Cathedral City
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reduce project-specific air quality emissions. With implementation of policies and Mitigation Measure AQ-6, the General Plan EIR determined that the General Plan would not result in a cumulative considerable net increase of criteria pollutants on a case-by-case basis.
As it relates to the exposure of substantial pollutant concentrations to sensitive receptors, the General Plan EIR determined that the land use plan of the General Plan was designed to provide a buffer between sources of emissions and sensitive receptors. In addition to the land use plan, the General Plan includes a program (Air Quality and Climate Sustainability Element Program 3.C) which requires the City or project applicant to evaluate health risks when proposed development would locate new sensitive receptors near existing sources of substantial toxic air contaminants (TACs) or when proposed sources of TACs are located near existing sensitive receptors. Where proposed development would not meet California Air Resource Board’s (CARB) recommended separation distances between TAC sources and sensitive receptors, the City would require the applicant to demonstrate that TAC impacts remain below the carcinogenic threshold and below the non-carcinogenic threshold. Risk reduction measures would also be implemented such as locating TAC-emitting land uses as far as practicable from sensitive receptors, requiring diesel truck shutoff after five minutes of idling, and incorporating idlereduction technologies, electrified truck parking, and alternative energy sources for transport refrigeration units. Individual development projects would be required to address and, to the extent feasible, mitigate any significant air quality impacts to a less than significant level. With implementation of policies and programs, the General Plan EIR determined that the General Plan would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations and impacts were determined to be less than significant.
As it relates to odors, the General Plan EIR determined that the buildout of the General Plan would introduce land uses that have the potential to generate objectionable odors such as cannabis cultivation.
Nevertheless, CCMC Section 5.88.125, Odor Control Plan, requires that an odor control plan would be prepared and designed as performance-based systems for each cannabis business so cannabis-related odors are not detected off site. The odor control plan would identify administrative controls, engineering controls, process parameters, maintenance requirements, and training necessary to control cannabis odor. Furthermore, all future development would be evaluated on a project-by-project basis on their potential to generate odors and implementation of project specific mitigation or features. As such, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of the General Plan would be unlikely to result in objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people and a less than significant would occur.
Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse gas impacts are discussed in Section 2.4, Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases, of the General Plan EIR. As it relates to construction greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the General Plan EIR determined that construction GHG emissions would directly or indirectly result in a temporary impact on the local and regional air quality. However, the General Plan EIR was unable to quantify GHG emissions associated with construction since information pertaining to specific development projects would be required to quantify construction GHG emissions individually. Future projects would be evaluated on a project-by-project basis to determine construction GHG impacts. Nevertheless, the General Plan EIR determined that the generation of GHG emissions from the buildout of the General Plan would be shortterm and construction impacts were determined to be less than significant.
As it relates to operational GHG emissions, the General Plan EIR states that five emission source categories (energy use, water use, solid waste disposal, area emissions, and mobile emissions) were quantified to determine GHG emissions. Existing operational GHG emissions from the existing General Plan land use plan and proposed land use plan were quantified in Table 3, 2040 Operational GHG Emissions Comparison. As shown in Table 3, the proposed General Plan would increase the City’s 46 City of Cathedral City
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existing GHG emissions and was determined to be inconsistent with Assembly Bill 32 GHG targets for the years of 2020, 2030, and 2050. Additionally, the proposed General Plan was also determined to be inconsistent with the GHG reduction targets in the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP).
Table 3: 2040 Operational GHG Emissions Comparison
Emissions Source Existing General Plan Land
Use GHG Emissions1
Proposed General Plan Land
Use GHG Emissions1
2040 Net
Difference1,2
Area 1,820.48 1,839.46 18.98
Energy 298,088.72 309,553.68 11,464.96
Mobile 1,275,498.08 1,261,202.65 (14,295.43)
Waste 36,993.72 38,848.62 1,854.90
Water 54,009.62 58,424.33 4,414.71
Total 1,666,410.62 1,669,868.74 3,458.12
Per Capita3 24.47 10.43 (14.04)
Notes: GHG = greenhouse gas emissions
1. GHG emissions are presented as metric tons of carbon monoxide equivalent (CO2e) per year. GHG emissions are based on total “unmitigated” GHG emissions projections for existing and proposed General Plan Land Use.
2. Numbers within parentheses represent a net decrease from existing conditions.
3. Per capita assumptions based on the population estimates for the year of 2040 in the General Plan EIR. According to the General Plan EIR, the 2040 population would be reduced by 68,100 under existing conditions and 159,998 under the proposed land use conditions.
As such, the General Plan EIR determined that operational activities from the full buildout of the General Plan would result in the generation of GHG emissions that would have a significant impact on local and regional air quality. The General Plan includes policies (Air Quality and Climate Sustainability Element Policies 5, 6, 7, and 10) to reduce GHG emissions through the implementation of applicable CAP policies, promotion of alternative energy, and usage of alternative modes of transportation. Furthermore, the General Plan EIR implemented Mitigation Measures AQ-9 through AQ-42, as described below in “Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures,” which would reduce GHG emissions to the greatest extent possible. Nevertheless, based on projected GHG emissions, the General Plan EIR determined that the implementation of the General Plan would generate GHG emissions that would have a significant impact on the environment. As such, operational impacts were determined to be significant and unavoidable.
As it relates to conflicting with applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of GHG, the General Plan EIR determined that the proposed General Plan would result in higher GHG emissions when compared to existing land uses. Additionally, the buildout GHG emissions would fail to achieve State GHG reduction targets for the years of 2020, 2030, and 2050.
GHG emissions related to the buildout of the General Plan could be reduced with technology advancement, Best Management Practices (BMPs), and adherence to existing SCAQMD rules and regulations. The General Plan also includes policies (i.e., Air Quality and Climate Stability Element Policy 10, Hazards and Safety/Community Element Policy 2.2, Community Development Element Policy
3.1 and 5.1, and Open Space and Conservation Element Policy 1 through 6) that promote GHG reductions through transportation and land use planning, efficient use of energy resources, and adherence to policies, regulations, and plans. All future development would be evaluated on a projectby-project basis on their potential to generate GHG emissions and adherence to applicable plans, 47 City of Cathedral City
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policies, and regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. Furthermore, the General Plan EIR implemented Mitigation Measures AQ-9 through AQ-42, as described below in “Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures,” which would reduce GHG emissions to the greatest extent possible. Nevertheless, the General Plan EIR determined that the proposed General Plan would still generate GHG emissions that are inconsistent with State reduction targets and impacts were determined to be significant and unavoidable.
Thresholds of Significance
The following significant thresholds or criteria are derived from Appendix G of CEQA, which is used to determine if and to what extent a project may have a potentially significant impact on air quality and greenhouse gas.
The City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect on air quality if it is determined that the project will:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan. b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard.
c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. d) Result in other emissions, such as those leading to odors adversely affecting a substantial number of people.
Additionally, the City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect on greenhouse gas emissions if it is determined that the project will:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment.
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases.
Proposed Project Analysis
Air Quality
Policies and actions in the General Plan that were referenced in the General Plan EIR would reduce impacts to the greatest extent possible. These policies and actions would continue to be required with implementation of the Development Code Update. The proposed Project would update the Development Code for consistency with the 2040 General Plan. The update would result in the creation of new zoning districts as well as the elimination of existing districts; the renaming of existing districts; the consolidation of existing districts; as well as the modification or modernization of requirements for development and land uses within various other districts. However, these districts and their standards would be consistent with the 2040 General Plan. The proposed Project would update but not eliminate the fundamental regulations and requirements of the Development Code, such as meeting design and development standards. The proposed Project would align the Development Code with the General Plan and ensure it regulates the types of land uses and development envisioned in the General Plan.
The proposed Project would implement the 2040 General Plan, thereby resulting in the same air quality impacts from new development as evaluated in the certified General Plan EIR. In addition, the proposed 48 City of Cathedral City
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Project would not result in increased density or more development than was envisioned in the General Plan.
The Development Code Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but aligns the Code to match the General Plan. Because it is a regulatory update, the Development Code Update would not, in and of itself, result in impacts on air quality emissions, expose individuals to substantial pollutants, or produce odors.
Future development facilitated by the Development Code Update would undergo project-specific developmental review, including design review where applicable, and would be subject to adopted development regulations. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.
Greenhouse Gases
Policies and actions in the General Plan that were referenced in the General Plan EIR would reduce impacts to the greatest extent possible. These policies and actions would continue to be required with implementation of the Development Code Update. The proposed Project would update the Development Code for consistency with the 2040 General Plan. The update would result in the creation of new zoning districts as well as the elimination of existing districts; the renaming of existing districts; the consolidation of existing districts; as well as the modification or modernization of requirements for development and land uses within various other districts. However, these districts and their standards would be consistent with the 2040 General Plan. The proposed Project would update but not eliminate the fundamental regulations and requirements of the Development Code, such as meeting design and development standards. The proposed Project would align the Development Code with the General Plan and ensure it regulates the types of land uses and development envisioned in the General Plan.
The proposed Project would implement the 2040 General Plan, thereby resulting in the same GHG impacts from new development as evaluated in the certified General Plan EIR. In addition, the proposed Project would not result in increased density or more development than was envisioned in the General Plan.
The Development Code Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but aligns the Code to match the General Plan. Because it is a regulatory update, the Development Code Update would not, in and of itself, result in impacts on GHG emissions.
Future development facilitated by the Development Code Update would undergo project-specific developmental review, including design review where applicable, and would be subject to adopted development regulations. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.
Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures:
AQ-1 PM10 Monitoring On an on-going basis, the City shall continue to cooperate and participate in efforts to monitor and control PM10 emissions from construction and other sources, and all other air pollutants of regional concern. The City shall coordinate with CVAG and the SCAQMD to provide all reporting data for SCAQMD annual report.
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AQ-3 Sensitive Receptors The General Plan Land Use Map and Element shall be developed and maintained to identify and locate air pollution point sources, such as manufacturing operations and highways, at an appropriate distance from sensitive receptors, including hospitals, schools, hotels/motels, and residential neighborhoods.
AQ-4 Sensitive Receptor Buffer Zones Buffer zones between sensitive receptors and potential air pollutant emitters shall be incorporated into new and proposed residential developments and other developments, to the greatest extent feasible.
AQ-5 CEQA Air Quality Analysis The City shall conduct an Initial Study and, where appropriate, require a detailed air quality analysis for all proposals that have the potential to adversely affect local or regional air quality.
AQ-6 CEQA Analysis and Mitigation Projects that may generate significant levels of air pollution shall be required to conduct detailed impact analyses and incorporate mitigation measures into their designs using the most advanced technological methods practicable.
All proposed mitigation measures shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to the issuance of grading or demolition permits.
AQ-7 Fugitive Dust Control Plans The City shall continue to enforce a Fugitive Dust Emissions Ordinance to reduce and control local PM10 emissions. All dust control mitigation plans prepared by contractors, developers, and other responsible parties shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to the issuance of grading or demolition permits.
AQ-8 Code Enforcement: Fugitive Dust and Blowsand Provide consistent and effective code enforcement of construction and grading activities and off-road vehicle use to assure that the impacts of blowing sand and fugitive dust emissions are avoided or minimized.
AQ-9 Alternative Fuels: City Fleet Where cost-effective, vehicles that use alternative fuel sources, such as compressed natural gas and electricity, shall be purchased and maintained for use in the City’s vehicle fleet.
AQ-10 Energy Efficient Design Site plans shall incorporate energy-efficient design elements, including appropriate site orientation, possibility for incorporation of active and/or passive solar design, and the use of shade and windbreak trees, to reduce fuel consumption for heating and cooling.
AQ-11 Solar Systems The City shall support and promote the use of roof-top solar electric systems in new and existing development, and shall review the City Zoning Ordinance to ensure that City regulations do not create an undue burden on those who wish to install solar electric systems.
AQ-12 Alternative Energy: Community Wide To encourage the use of alternative energy sources, installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be encouraged in all new development and in major retrofits.
AQ-13 Alternative Modes of Transportation Planning The General Plan Circulation and Mobility Element shall encourage the incorporation of appropriate alternatives to motor vehicles in the transportation network, and shall be periodically reviewed and updated to assure the future expanded use of such alternatives.
AQ-14 Non-Motorized Transportation Planning The City shall pursue land use patterns and mechanisms, including Mixed Use development and a balance of employment and 50 City of Cathedral City
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housing opportunities that encourage pedestrian and other non-motorized transportation and minimize vehicle miles traveled.
AQ-15 Active Transportation/NEV Plan The City Active Transportation/NEV Plan shall be funded and implemented to the maximum extent practicable in order to make safe and convenient alternative modes of travel the norm in the City.
AQ-16 LSEV Planning LSEV Revise ordinance to allow to the greatest extent practicable.
AQ-17 Regional Mass Transportation Planning Coordinate with CVAG, SCAG, Sunline Transit Agency and other public and private service providers to improve, expand, and optimize cost-effective regional mass transportation services.
AQ-18 Ridesharing Programs Promote and support the development of ridesharing, carpooling, flexible work scheduling, telecommuting, and Park and Ride programs among public and private employers to decrease existing and future traffic levels in the Coachella Valley.
AQ-19 TDM Planning The City shall consider adopting a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance that applies to new or change-of-use non-residential developments employing 100 or more persons, and which requires the project proponent to demonstrate how the development will reduce the number of project-generated vehicle trips.
AQ-20 Air Quality Management Manual Prepare and distribute to developers, contractors, consultants and others an air quality management manual that describes effective and appropriate methods of controlling and reducing development-related air pollutants, particularly PM10 emissions.
AQ-21 CAP, GHG Inventory, EAP, GFL Updates Update the City’s Climate Action Plan, Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Energy Action Plan and Green for Life program materials to include current trends in technology, climate regulations, and to track the City’s efforts to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions.
AQ-22 CEQA Analysis: CAP Measures Projects that require CEQA analysis shall be required to conduct detailed impact analyses and incorporate mitigation measures into their designs using the City’s current Climate Action Plan prescribed reduction measures for achieving greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. All proposed mitigation measures shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to the issuance of grading or demolition permits.
AQ-23 Land Use Planning: Reduce Vehicular Trips To the greatest extent practicable, require that development be located and designed to reduce vehicular trips (and associated air pollution) by utilizing compact development patterns while maintaining community character.
AQ-24 Sensitive Use Pollution Minimization The city shall require new development with sensitive uses located adjacent to pollution sources be designed with consideration of site and building orientation, location of trees, and incorporation of ventilation and filtration to lessen and minimize any potential health risks.
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AQ-26 Energy and Water Efficiency Incentives Provide permitting-related and other incentives for energy- and water efficient building projects, e.g. by giving green projects priority in plan review, processing, and field inspection services.
AQ-27 Low Income Energy Efficiency Projects Partner with community services agencies to fund energy-efficiency projects, including heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, water heating equipment, insulation, and weatherization projects, for low income residents.
AQ-28 Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Target local funding, including utility programs and Community Development Block Grant resources, to assist affordable housing developers in incorporating energy efficient designs and features.
AQ-29 Green Building Information Develop and make available to developers, designers, and other interested parties informational materials about green building strategies and programs, including LEED and LEED-ND rating systems and certification programs.
AQ-30 Sustainability Plan The City design review process, whether for public or private development projects, shall include a thorough assessment of how and to what extent projects are sustainable, and a sustainability check list derived from the City Sustainability Plan, this element and other regulatory and policy documents, shall be developed and used to assess all project’s sustainability.
AQ-31 Active Transportation/Complete Streets The City shall implement its Active Transportation Plan and Complete Streets principles in a manner that encourages pedestrian and bicycle use and shall be spatially defined by buildings, trees and lighting, and discourages high speed traffic.
AQ-32 Energy Efficient and Energy Conserving Design The City shall provide developers with available data on energy efficient and conserving building design and technologies. This information, such as the City's Green for Life handbooks and may also include information from utilities, trade organizations, state agencies and other system resources that can enhance overall energy conservation.
AQ-33 Energy Education Encourage Southern California Edison and other providers to facilitate the transfer of data, information and technologies to enhance public education on energy conservation.
AQ-34 SunLine Energy Management and Conservation The City shall participate in the energy management and conservation efforts of SunLine Transit and encourage the expanded use of compressed natural gas, hydrogen fuel cell and other alternative-fuel buses with bike racks and other system improvements that enhance overall energy efficiency and conservation.
AQ-35 Minimize Travel via Land Use Planning Amendments to the land use map and Land Use Element shall consider the provision of convenient neighborhood shopping, medical and other professional services appropriately located to minimize travel and facilitate the use of alternative means of transportation.
AQ-36 Commercial and Industrial Energy Management Systems As a part of Green for Life, Energy Action Plan and other City programs, continue to evaluate the use of cogeneration and other energy management systems for new larger industrial and commercial businesses in the City as they arise.
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AQ-37 Community and Regional Multi-Modal Path Facilitate the development of a communitywide and regional multi modal path system to provide residents and visitors with alternatives to motor vehicle transportation.
AQ-38 Ridesharing Information The City shall make available information on ridesharing, ride booking and SunLine Transit services available to residents and businesses, throughout the City.
AQ-39 Internal Efficiency Upgrades Establish a revolving loan fund for internal efficiency upgrades. Rules for use of the fund and its reimbursement will be established.
AQ-40 Workspace Energy and Cost Efficiencies Implement the City’s Commissioning/RetroCommissioning practice and procedures to identify and plan for maintenance and enhancement of energy and cost efficiencies, as well as ensuring optimal comfort and human satisfaction in City workspaces.
AQ-41 State and Federal Incentives for Energy Efficiency The City will leverage state and federal incentives for energy efficiency to augment incentives provided by Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas, and others. Consider energy efficiency in capital improvement budget discussions.
AQ-42 Municipal Solar and Alternative Energy The City shall seek grants and partnerships to increase the development of solar PV systems, and the continued market growth in Electric Vehicle and Compressed Natural Gas vehicles, and associated charging/refueling stations at City facilities and elsewhere throughout the community.
AQ-43 The City shall apply to all development plans the adopted roadway classifications, and implement the Active Transportation Plan to maximize walking, bicycling, and use of LSEVs, and assure safe and efficient connections to City-wide and regional multi-modal facilities.
AQ-44 When initiating review of development proposals, the City shall consult and coordinate with SunLine and solicit comments and suggestions on bus stops and other public transit facilities and design concepts, including enhanced handicapped access, should be integrated into project designs.
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4.4 Biological Resources
Summary of Analysis in the General Plan EIR
Biological resources are discussed in Section 2.5, Biological Resources, of the General Plan EIR. The General Plan EIR determined that while implementation of projects proposed under the General Plan may have the potential to result in impacts to special status species, impacts would be less than significant with implementation of mitigation measures. Future development projects facilitated under the General Plan would be evaluated on a project-by-project basis for potential adverse impacts to sensitive species and impacts to special status species would be mitigated through the payment of Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) mitigation fees (Mitigation Measures BIO-1 and BIO-2). The City is a Permittee to the CVMSHCP and cooperates with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to implement the Tribal Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) on Tribal lands within city boundaries. The General Plan includes Programs 1.B, 1.D, 1.E, and 4.A that provide for the City’s continued participation in both HCPs, including requiring future development projects to pay local development mitigation fees and protection of CVMSHCP Conservation Areas through implementation of land use adjacency guidelines (Mitigation Measures BIO-1 and BIO-2). In addition, land use adjacency guidelines would be implemented for projects within or adjacent to CVMSHCP Conservation Areas (Mitigation Measure BIO-1). Focused species surveys would be required in compliance with applicable state and federal requirements, as described below in “Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures” in Mitigation Measures BIO-3 through BIO-6.
As it relates to riparian habitat, the General Plan EIR concluded that implementation of projects proposed under the General Plan would have no or a limited potential impact on riparian habitat located in the City’s planning area, and development opportunities near riparian habitat in the planning area are limited. Along the East and West Cathedral Canyon Channels, land on the Cove side of the channels is already developed, and land on the mountain side of the channels is designated as Open Space. Along the Whitewater River, the channel itself is designated as Open Space, and most adjacent parcels are already developed. Nonetheless, the possibility exists for additional development to occur in the vicinity of riparian habitat. Impacts would be minimized by implementation of General Plan Biological Resources Sub-Element Policy 2, which requires the City to evaluate development projects for their impacts on existing habitat and wildlife, and for the land’s value as viable open space. The City may require sitespecific biological assessments to evaluate potential impacts to riparian habitat and the need for mitigation measures. Project-specific impacts would be less than significant with implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-7 through BIO-10, described below in “Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures.”
As it relates to jurisdictional waters and wetlands, no designated wetlands have been identified in the planning area. Nonetheless, Policy 10 of the General Plan Water Resources Sub-Element requires new development to protect the quality of water bodies and natural drainage systems through sound design, source controls, storm water treatment, runoff reduction measures, and BMPs. As warranted based on location, proximity to potential wetlands, and other project-specific characteristics, the City may require assessments of hydrologic, soils and habitat conditions to determine whether and to what extent future development projects will impact wetlands, as well as the need for mitigation (see Mitigation Measures BIO-7 through BIO-10).
Relative to migratory wildlife corridors, most parcels on the valley floor in the General Plan area are developed and surrounded by elements of the built environment, including buildings, roads, walls and fences, and utility infrastructure. Any wildlife migratory corridors that may have existed have been largely removed or interrupted by urban development. The habitat value of scattered undeveloped parcels may 54 City of Cathedral City
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have been diminished by the edge effects of surrounding development, such as trash dumping, offhighway vehicle use, and the presence of domestic pets. They are not known to serve as notable wildlife nursery sites but could serve as nesting sites for birds. Future development facilitated by the General Plan could impact nesting birds if construction occurs during nesting seasons; however, implementation of Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) surveys (Mitigation Measure BIO-4) would reduce potential impacts to less than significant levels.
Thresholds of Significance
The following significant thresholds or criteria are derived from Appendix G of CEQA, which is used to determine if and to what extent a project may have a potentially significant impact on biological resources. The City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect on biological resources if it is determined that the Project will:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means.
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites.
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance.
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan.
Proposed Project Analysis
Policies and actions in the General Plan that were referenced in the General Plan EIR would reduce impacts to the greatest extent possible. These policies and actions would continue to be required with implementation of the Development Code Update. The proposed Project would update the Development Code for consistency with the 2040 General Plan. The update would result in the creation of new zoning districts as well as the elimination of existing districts; the renaming of existing districts; the consolidation of existing districts; as well as the modification or modernization of requirements for development and land uses within various other districts. However, these districts and their standards would be consistent with the 2040 General Plan. The proposed Project would update but not eliminate the fundamental regulations and requirements of the Development Code, such as meeting design and development standards. The proposed Project would align the Development Code with the General Plan and ensure it regulates the types of land uses and development envisioned in the General Plan.
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the proposed Project would not result in increased density or more development than was envisioned in the General Plan.
The Development Code Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but aligns the Code to match the General Plan. Because it is a regulatory update, the Development Code Update would not, in and of itself, result in impacts to biological resources such as special status species, riparian or sensitive habitats, protected wetlands, wildlife corridors, or conflict with local policies, ordinances, or conservation plans.
Future development facilitated by the Development Code Update would undergo project-specific developmental review, including design review where applicable, and would be subject to adopted development regulations. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.
Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures:
BIO-1 Mitigation Related to the CVMSHCP To the extent applicable, the City shall comply with all terms and conditions of the CVMSHCP and Implementing Agreement including, but not limited to: implementation of the “Land Use Adjacency Guidelines” as described in Section 4.5 of the CVMSHCP and collection of approved CVMSHCP land development mitigation fees.
BIO-2 Mitigation Related to the Tribal HCP The City shall cooperate and coordinate with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to help assure the development on Tribal lands in the planning area conforms to the provisions of the Tribal Habitat Conservation Plan.
BIO-3 Mitigation Related to Burrowing Owl For projects that contain suitable habitat for Burrowing Owl, a “take avoidance survey” for the burrowing owl no less than 14 days (in accordance with the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation [CDFW 2012]) and no more than 30 days prior to groundbreaking activities shall be required. Additionally, a final survey must be conducted within 24 hours of the initiation of ground disturbance activities in accordance with the CDFW 2012 protocol.
a. If no burrowing owls are detected during those surveys, implementation of ground disturbance activities could proceed without further consideration of this species assuming there is no lapse between the surveys and construction as the protocol states “time lapses between Project activities trigger subsequent take avoidance surveys including but not limited to a final survey conducted within 24 hours prior to ground disturbance."
b. If burrowing owls are detected during the take avoidance surveys, avoidance and minimization measures would then be required and could include the establishment of a buffer zone, the passive or active relocation of the individual(s) or other measures approved by the CDFW.
BIO-4 Mitigation Related to MBTA If ground disturbance, tree or plant removal is proposed between February 1st and August 31st, a qualified biologist shall conduct a nesting bird survey within 7 to 10 days of initiation of grading onsite focusing on MBTA covered species. 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. For construction between September 1st and January 31st, no pre-removal nesting bird survey is required.
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a. 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 and burrowing owls shall be provided a 500-foot buffer. Ground disturbance between September 1 and January 31 shall be exempt from this requirement.
BIO-5 Mitigation Related to Bats Focused surveys shall be conducted to ensure that bats are not present to avoid or minimize harm or disturbance by construction activities. Potential roost sites include, but may not be limited to, bridges associated with I-10, UPRR, and the Whitewater River Stormwater Channel, and any other structures in the project area that could provide roosts for bats.
BIO-6 Mitigation Related to Casey’s June Beetle Projects in the USFWS-designated CJB survey area shall be required to conduct preconstruction site assessments and species surveys in accordance with USFWS protocols and requirements. Should the species be detected onsite, an appropriate mitigation program shall be developed in cooperation with the project proponent, USFWS, and other appropriate parties.
BIO-7 Mitigation Related to Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands Prior to the initiation of any construction within areas determined by a Jurisdictional Delineation to be waters of the US, a permit or permits shall be approved and issued by the USACE under Section 404 of the CWA to authorize the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the US.
BIO-8 Mitigation Related to Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands Prior to the initiation of any construction within areas determined by a Jurisdictional Delineation to be waters of the US or the State, a Water Quality Certification shall be approved and issued by the Colorado River RWQCB (Region 7) under Section 401 of the CWA.
BIO-9 Mitigation Related to Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands Prior to the initiation of any construction within areas determined by a Jurisdictional Delineation to be waters of the State, a permit or permits shall be approved and issued by the Colorado River RWQCB (Region 7) under the Porter Cologne Water Quality Control Act.
BIO-10 Mitigation Related to Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands Prior to the initiation of any construction within areas determined by a Jurisdictional Delineation to be waters of the State, a 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement shall be approved and issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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4.5 Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources
Summary of Analysis in the General Plan EIR
Biological resources are discussed in Section 2.6, Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources, of the General Plan EIR. The General Plan EIR determined that the city includes several historic properties that have been recorded in the California Historical Resource Information Center (CHRIS), although some have been demolished or significantly altered. The City’s 2017 Historic Resource Context and Historic Resource Program determined that some buildings are related to the eight local historic context categories (identified in the Historic Resource Program) and retain some level of architectural integrity, and they may be eligible for inclusion in a future register. Therefore, the General Plan EIR concluded that implementation of its land use plan and various policies and programs could impact the treatment of historical resources. However, the Cultural Resources Sub-Element of the General Plan includes policies and programs intended to protect significant historic resources. Policy 1 ensures that sites in historically sensitive areas are surveyed prior to development. Programs 1.A through 1.G establish specific requirements and parameters for the identification and evaluation of archaeological and historic sites. Policy 2 seeks to protect sensitive historic resources from vandalism and illegal collection. Policy 3 encourages the Cathedral City Historical Society to establish a program to list locally significant resources, and Policy 4 encourages the public’s appreciation of historic resources. Policy 5 requires the City to consider offering owners of historical buildings and sites economic incentives for property rehabilitation and maintenance. In addition, required project-specific pre-construction surveys that identify historic resources and set forth treatment measures to minimize potential impacts (Mitigation Measures CUL-1, CUL-2 and CUL-3, described below) would reduce impacts to historic resources to a less than significant level.
As it relates to archaeological resources, the City includes known archaeological resources and areas of potential Native American cultural significance. It includes land within the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation and the Traditional Use Area of Native Americans. Although the valley floor has low sensitivity for archaeological resources, the foothills and canyons of the Santa Rosa Mountains and mesquite dunes between Seven Palms Valley and Edom Hill, and Edom Hill itself, are highly sensitive for potential archaeological resources. Therefore, the General Plan EIR concluded that implementation of its land use plan could impact archaeological resources. However, the Cultural Resources Sub-Element of the General Plan sets forth policies and programs that provide for the longterm protection of archaeological resources. Policy 1 and Program 1.A ensure that culturally sensitive areas are surveyed prior to development and that the City coordinates with the Eastern Information Center for review and input. Program 1.E requires that, in the event that archaeological resources are identified during construction, development cease and the site be examined and documented by a professional archaeologist to examine and document the site and determine subsequent actions. Policy 2 calls for the protection of sensitive archaeological resources from vandalism and illegal collection.
Policy 3 encourages the Cathedral City Historical Society to establish a program to qualify and list locally significant resources on available state and federal registers, and Policy 4 encourages public participation and appreciation of archaeological resources. In addition, future development projects would be evaluated on a project-by-project basis to determine the presence of archaeological resources and determine their significance. Impacts of individual development projects on archaeological resources would be reduced to less than significant levels through pre-construction surveys (Mitigation Measure CUL-4, described below), impact avoidance and/or proper procurement and documentation of unearthed archaeological resources (Mitigation Measure CUL-5, described below). Lastly, should human remains be discovered in conjunction with individual development projects in the planning area, 58 City of Cathedral City
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the provisions of California Health and Safety Code Sections 7050.5 - 7055 and Mitigation Measure CUL-6, described below, would ensure that impacts would be mitigated to less than significant levels.
Relative to Tribal Cultural Resources, the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, belonging to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI), is partially located in the City of Cathedral City. The Reservation consists of approximately 31,500 acres generally distributed in Sections of land in a checkerboard pattern within the boundaries of Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and unincorporated Riverside County. The City and ACBCI maintain a close and cooperative relationship to monitor and regulate the use and development of property belonging to, held, leased from, or under agreement with any Indian Allottee or the ACBCI. An archaeological rock ring feature that has been listed in the CHRIS and six locations of potential Native American cultural significance (shown on Exhibit
2.6-1 of the General Plan EIR) have been identified by anthropologists and Cahuilla cultural authorities.
Four are located along the base of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains, one in the Whitewater River in the same general vicinity, and one near Edom Hill.
The General Plan EIR determined that site disturbances on vacant land, such as grading and subsurface excavations, may unearth previously unknown Tribal Cultural Resources during implementation of future development under the General Plan, particularly in culturally sensitive areas north of I-10. However, the Cultural Resources Sub-Element of the General Plan includes Policies 1, 2, and 4 and their respective programs, that would protect cultural resources from development, vandalism, and illegal collection, and encourage public participation in the appreciation and protection of cultural resources.
Program 4.A requires the City’s continued coordination and cooperation with the ACBCI in the protection of cultural resources, which will reduce impacts to Tribal resources. In addition, General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures CUL-4, CUL-5, and CUL-6 will assure that potential impacts of individual development projects within the City’s planning area on Tribal Cultural Resources are reduced to less than significant levels.
Thresholds of Significance
The following significant thresholds or criteria are derived from Appendix G of CEQA, which is used to determine if and to what extent a project may have a potentially significant impact on cultural resources.
The City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect on cultural resources if it is determined that the Project will:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to § 15064.5.
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5.
c) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of dedicated cemeteries.
The following significant thresholds or criteria are derived from Appendix G of CEQA, which is used to determine if and to what extent a project may have a potentially significant impact on Tribal resources.
The City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect on Tribal resources if it is determined that the Project will:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
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i) Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k), or ii) A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe.
Proposed Project Analysis
Policies and actions in the General Plan that were referenced in the General Plan EIR would reduce impacts to the greatest extent possible. These policies and actions would continue to be required with implementation of the Development Code Update. The proposed Project would update the Development Code for consistency with the 2040 General Plan. The update would result in the creation of new zoning districts as well as the elimination of existing districts; the renaming of existing districts; the consolidation of existing districts; as well as the modification or modernization of requirements for development and land uses within various other districts. However, these districts and their standards would be consistent with the 2040 General Plan. The proposed Project would update but not eliminate the fundamental regulations and requirements of the Development Code, such as meeting design and development standards. The proposed Project would align the Development Code with the General Plan and ensure it regulates the types of land uses and development envisioned in the General Plan.
The proposed Project would implement the 2040 General Plan, thereby resulting in the same cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources impacts from new development as evaluated in the certified General Plan EIR. In addition, the proposed Project would not result in increased density or more development than was envisioned in the General Plan.
The Development Code Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but aligns the Code to match the General Plan. Because it is a regulatory update, the Development Code Update would not, in and of itself, result in impacts on cultural resources such as historical or archaeological resources, Tribal Cultural Resources, or human remains.
Future development facilitated by the Development Code Update would undergo project-specific developmental review, including design review where applicable, and would be subject to adopted development regulations. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.
Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures:
CUL-1 In instances where maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, conservation or reconstruction of an historical resource will be conducted in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings (1995), the project's impact on the historical resource shall generally be considered mitigated below a level of significance and thus is not significant.
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ensure that adequately mitigate the effects to a point where impacts are clearly less than significant.
CUL-3 Whenever feasible, seek to avoid damaging effects on any historical resource of an archaeological nature. The following factors shall be considered and discussed in CEQA documentation for a project involving such an archaeological site:
(A) Preservation in place shall be the preferred manner of mitigating impacts to archaeological sites. Preservation in place maintains the relationship between artifacts and the archaeological context. Preservation may also avoid conflict with religious or cultural values of groups associated with the site. (B) Preservation in place may be accomplished by, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Planning construction to avoid archaeological sites;
2. Incorporation of sites within parks, greenspace, or other open space;
3. Covering the archaeological sites with a layer of chemically stable soil before building tennis courts, parking lots, or similar facilities on the site.
4. Deeding the site into a permanent conservation easement. (C) When data recovery through excavation is the only feasible mitigation, a data recovery plan, which makes provision for adequately recovering the scientifically consequential information from and about the historical resource, shall be prepared and adopted prior to any excavation being undertaken. Such studies shall be deposited with the California Historical Resources Regional Information Center. Archaeological sites known to contain human remains shall be treated in accordance with the provisions of Section 7050.5 Health and Safety Code. If an artifact must be removed during project excavation or testing, curation may be an appropriate mitigation.
(D) Data recovery may not necessarily be required for an historical resource if the City, as CEQA lead agency determines that testing or studies already completed have adequately recovered the scientifically consequential information from and about the archaeological or historical resource, provided that the determination is documented in the project EIR and that the studies are deposited with the California Historical Resources Regional Information Center.
CUL-4 Pre-Construction Surveys The City shall require intensive-level cultural resources surveys by qualified archaeologists, historians, and/or architectural historians, where deemed necessary and especially in areas of high sensitivity for cultural resources, as shown on Exhibit 2.6-1 [of the General Plan EIR]. Studies should include in-depth records search at the EIC, historic background research, intensive-level field survey, and consultation with the Cathedral City Historical Society, Native American representatives, and/or other relevant parties, as well as impact evaluation and mitigation programs, as needed. The City shall monitor and enforce recommended mitigation measures.
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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 Tribal representative, as appropriate, along with final curation of the recovered artifacts, will signify completion of the monitoring program and, barring unexpected findings of extraordinary significance, the mitigation of potential project impacts on cultural and Tribal resources.
CUL-6 Human Remains Should buried human remains be discovered during grading or other construction activity, in accordance with State law, the County coroner shall be contacted. If the remains are determined to be of Native American heritage, the Native American Heritage Commission and the appropriate local Native American Tribe shall be contacted to determine the Most Likely Descendant (MLD). 62 City of Cathedral City
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4.6 Energy and Mineral Resources
Summary of Analysis in the General Plan EIR
Energy
Energy resources are discussed in Section 2.7, Mineral and Energy Resources, of the General Plan EIR. The General Plan EIR determined that while implementation of projects proposed under the General Plan would increase overall demand for electricity, natural gas, and transportation fuel at buildout, this increase would not result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources. Table 4, General Plan EIR Energy Consumption displays the energy consumption (electricity, natural gas, and vehicle fuel demand) associated with the existing and proposed General Plan. The proposed General Plan Land Use Plan would result in modest increases in electricity demand (total consumption of approximately 697 million kWh/year at buildout) and natural gas demand (total consumption of approximately 16.1 million therms/year at buildout) compared to the existing land use plan. However, increased land use efficiencies under the proposed General Plan would reduce overall vehicle miles traveled (VMT) at buildout, resulting in a slight reduction in annual transportation fuel consumption compared to the existing land use plan.
Table 4: General Plan EIR Energy Consumption
Energy Source Existing Land Use Plan
Annual Consumption1
Proposed Land Use Plan
Annual Consumption1 Net Difference2
Electricity 670,594,900 kWh 697,015,700 kWh 26,420,800 kWh Natural Gas 15,584,392 therms 16,146,368 therms 561,976 therms Vehicle Fuel
Demand
111,722,744 gallons of
gasoline/diesel
110,381,232 gallons of
gasoline/diesel
(1,341,512) gallons
of gasoline/diesel
Notes: kWh = kilowatt-hour
1. Annual energy consumption is from Table 2.7-3 through 2.7-5 of General Plan EIR.
2. Numbers within parentheses represent a net decrease from existing conditions.
The General Plan EIR found that implementation of Policies 1 through 6 of the Energy and Mineral Resources Element would encourage energy conservation, promote use of local renewable resources including wind and solar, and minimize VMT through efficient land use patterns and circulation system design. Future development projects would be evaluated on a project-by-project basis to ensure compliance with applicable energy-related regulations, including the California Building Code and California Green Building Code. Additionally, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of Mitigation Measures ME-1 through ME-6, as described below in “Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures,” would ensure that energy impacts associated with the implementation of the General Plan are reduced to less than significant.
The General Plan's Energy and Mineral Resources Element policies actively support energy conservation, participation in regional renewable energy efforts, and exploration of policies to increase energy efficiency. Future development facilitated by the General Plan would be required to comply with all applicable state and local energy standards on a project-by-project basis. The General Plan EIR determined that the General Plan would not interfere or conflicts with any state or local renewable energy or energy efficiency plans and thus, no impact would occur. 63 City of Cathedral City
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Mineral Resources
Mineral resources are discussed in Section 2.7, Mineral and Energy Resources, of the General Plan EIR. The General Plan EIR determined that the planning area contains no known mineral resources and future development projects facilitated under the General Plan would not result in the loss of availability of a known resource of value to the region or to the residents of the state. According to the California Department of Conservation, the planning area is designated as Mineral Resource Zone 3 (MRZ-3) which contains known or inferred mineral occurrences of undetermined mineral resource significance.
However, the General Plan EIR states that land within the city is not designated for mineral resources and no mineral resource recovery sites are delineated on the General Plan.
According to the General Plan EIR, the nearest mapped mineral resource zone is located in Indio Hills near the community of Thousand Palms. However, this mineral resource zone is located outside the City’s sphere of influence (SOI). Additionally, future development and redevelopment facilitated by the General Plan would increase the demand for sand and gravel resources, however, these resources would be derived from the regional Coachella Valley market. The demands associated with the buildout of the General Plan are not considered significant when compared to available regional resources.
The General Plan EIR determined that adherence to Goal 1 of the Energy and Mineral Resources Element of the General Plan and its associated policies would minimize potential impacts to mineral resources. Impacts were determined to be less than significant.
Thresholds of Significance
The following significant thresholds or criteria are derived from Appendix G of CEQA, which is used to determine if and to what extent a project may have a potentially significant impact on energy resources and mineral resources.
The City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect on energy resources if it is determined that the project will:
a) Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation. b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency.
Additionally, the City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect on mineral resources if it is determined that the project will:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state.
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan.
Proposed Project Analysis
Energy Resources
The proposed Project would update the Development Code for consistency with the 2040 General Plan.
The update would result in the creation of new zoning districts as well as the elimination of existing districts; the renaming of existing districts; the consolidation of existing districts; as well as the modification or modernization of requirements for development and land uses within various other districts. However, these districts and their standards would be consistent with the 2040 General Plan.
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the Development Code, such as meeting design and development standards. The proposed Project would align the Development Code with the General Plan and ensure it regulates the types of land uses and development envisioned in the General Plan.
The proposed Project would implement the 2040 General Plan and thus would result in the same energy demand from new development and redevelopment as evaluated in the certified General Plan EIR. In addition, the proposed Project would not result in increased density or more development than was envisioned in the General Plan. The proposed Project would not introduce land uses beyond those previously analyzed in the General Plan EIR. Accordingly, the assumptions underlying electricity, natural gas, and vehicle fuel demand projections established in the General Plan EIR would remain unchanged.
Future development facilitated by the Development Code Update would undergo project-specific developmental review, including design review where applicable, and would be subject to adopted development regulations, including applicable energy efficiency standards such as the California Building Code and California Green Building Code. Furthermore, compliance with Mitigation Measures ME-1 through ME-6 would ensure energy efficiency is promoted at the project, local agency, and city levels. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.
Mineral Resources
The proposed Project would implement the 2040 General Plan, thereby resulting in the same mineral resources impacts from new development as evaluated in the certified General Plan EIR. The planning area is designated MRZ-3 by the California Department of Conservation, reflecting an area where development has limited the ability to determine the presence or amount of mineral resources. No known mineral resources exist within the city or its sphere of influence, and no locally important mineral resource recovery sites are delineated on any applicable land use plan. Additionally, the proposed Project would not expand the existing planning area into areas with existing mineral extraction. Lastly, the proposed Project would not designate any land for mineral production or convert any mineral resource land to a different land use.
The Development Code Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but aligns the zoning code to match the General Plan. As such, the Development Code Update would not directly or indirectly result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource or a locally important mineral resource recovery site. Future development facilitated by the Development Code Update would undergo projectspecific developmental review and would be subject to adopted development regulations, including adherence to Goal 1 of the Energy and Mineral Resources Element and its associated policies.
Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.
Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures:
ME-1 The City shall require new developments to reduce energy consumption through appropriate building technologies, promotion of non-auto transportation modes, support for greater use of alternative energy sources, and dissemination of public information regarding energy conservation techniques.
ME-2 The City shall work with utility providers to provide incentives for energy- and waterefficient building projects, e.g. by giving green projects priority in plan review, processing, and field inspection services.
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ME-3 The City shall develop or otherwise make available information to developers on energy efficient and conserving building design and technologies, addressing enhanced wall and ceiling insulation, thermally efficient glazing, and efficient heating and cooling equipment and household appliances.
ME-4 The City shall periodically assess the local transportation system and plan or maintain improvements that enhance the efficient movement of people and goods through the community.
ME-5 The City shall continue to participate in the transportation planning efforts of SunLine Transit Authority and shall encourage the expanded use of public transit, vehicles fueled by compressed natural gas and hydrogen, buses with bike racks and other system improvements that enhance overall transportation system operations and energy conservation.
ME-6 The City shall strive for efficient community land use and transportation planning and design, and shall assure the provision of convenient neighborhood shopping, medical and other professional services appropriately located to minimize travel and facilitate the use of alternative means of transportation.
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4.7 Geology and Soils
Summary of Analysis in the General Plan EIR
Geology and soils are discussed in Section 2.8, Geology and Soils, of the General Plan EIR. The General Plan EIR determined that future development facilitated by the General Plan be exposed to seismic hazards including fault rupture, ground shaking, ground failure, or landslide from the San Andreas (Coachella segment), Garnet, or San Jacinto Faults. These earthquake faults pose surface rupture hazards to developments proposed over the fault traces and ground shaking hazards due to regional earthquake events could lead to the damage of buildings, parking lots, and utility lines, and resulting fires, falling objects, and other structural hazards, which could cause property damage and personal injuries. Ground-shaking hazards are not unlike the potential hazards in other areas of the region. However, compliance with the Alquist-Priolo Act would minimize surface rupture hazards to new development and redevelopment in the planning area. In addition, General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures GEO-1 through GEO-5 include both site-specific requirements for future development under the General Plan and recommended City actions, which would reduce seismic hazard impacts to less than significant.
Future development and redevelopment pursuant to the General Plan would involve grading and excavation activities on individual sites, which would result in changes to the area’s existing geology and soils conditions. Development sites that are relatively flat would remain flat, while hillside development would require cut and fill, manufactured slopes, and changes to the natural topography.
Future development and redevelopment in the city’s planning area would be designed and built in accordance with applicable standards in the California Building Code (CBC), including pertinent seismic design criteria. Existing buildings would be rehabilitated in accordance with the CBC and local building regulations. This will allow structures to withstand ground shaking and to maintain hazards at acceptable levels. Site-specific geologic hazards would be addressed by geotechnical investigations required by the City for each future development proposal. Investigations would identify the geologic and seismic characteristics of a site and provide guidelines for engineering design and construction to ensure the structural integrity of the proposed development. Compliance of individual projects with the recommendations of the geotechnical investigation would prevent potential hazards associated with unstable soils, landslides, lateral spreading, liquefaction, soil collapse, expansive soil, soil erosion, and other geologic issues. In addition, General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures GEO-5 through GEO-20 include both site-specific requirements for future development under the General Plan and recommended City actions, which would reduce impacts relative to soil erosion, unstable geologic units/soils, landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse, and expansive soils, to less than significant.
Relative to septic tanks and/or alternative wastewater disposal systems, the City passed Ordinance 572 in 2000 to prohibit issuance of permits for new septic tank installation within the City. All new and existing buildings and structures with plumbing facilities are required to be connected to an available public sewer system. The ordinance included provisions to fine people that did not connect to the sewer system. Additionally, Ordinance 626 (passed in 2006) states that, where developers install sewer improvements that subsequently benefit other properties located between the sewer improvements and the point of connection to an existing main, they shall be eligible to enter into a reimbursement agreement with the City. Therefore, the General Plan EIR concluded that the General Plan would not violate or alter City ordinances pertaining to sewer system connections. The General Plan would facilitate new development in the planning area. Where existing sewer lines are available, development would connect to the public sewer system (Policy 5 - Water Resources Element). Where no sewer lines 67 City of Cathedral City
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are present, the public sewer system would need to be expanded to serve development. No mitigation measures were identified in the General Plan EIR for this impact and compliance with City standards would ensure that impacts relative to septic tanks and/or alternative wastewater disposal systems remain less than significant.
As it pertains to unique paleontological or geologic features, the city is not known to contain unique paleontological or geologic features. The majority of city soils are composed of recently deposited alluvium which has a low potential to contain paleontological resources. The planning area is largely developed south of I-10, and the urban landscape is a mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and other development, as well as roadways, utilities, and other infrastructure. Any paleontological or geologic sites or resources would likely have been disturbed already by urban development. Land north of I-10 is generally undeveloped and could harbor unknown resources.
The General Plan Land Use Plan would allow for development and redevelopment in the planning area that could result in direct and/or indirect impacts to paleontological and geologic resources. Grounddisturbing activities could have the potential to damage or destroy paleontological resources that may be present below the ground surface. Any future projects that would be allowed under the General Plan would be subject to CEQA analysis on a project-by-project basis to identify potential impacts and establish appropriate mitigation measures, as needed. Overall, the General Plan EIR concluded that impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation is required.
Thresholds of Significance
The following significant thresholds or criteria are derived from Appendix G of CEQA, which is used to determine if and to what extent a project may have a potentially significant impact on geology and soils.
The City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect on geology and soils if it is determined that the Project will:
a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault. Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication
42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking.
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction. iv) Landslides.
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on-or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse.
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property. e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water. f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature. 68 City of Cathedral City
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Proposed Project Analysis
Policies and actions in the General Plan that were referenced in the General Plan EIR would reduce impacts to the greatest extent possible. These policies and actions would continue to be required with implementation of the Development Code Update. The proposed Project would update the Development Code for consistency with the 2040 General Plan. The update would result in the creation of new zoning districts as well as the elimination of existing districts; the renaming of existing districts; the consolidation of existing districts; as well as the modification or modernization of requirements for development and land uses within various other districts. However, these districts and their standards would be consistent with the 2040 General Plan. The proposed Project would update but not eliminate the fundamental regulations and requirements of the Development Code, such as meeting design and development standards. The proposed Project would align the Development Code with the General Plan and ensure it regulates the types of land uses and development envisioned in the General Plan.
The proposed Project would implement the 2040 General Plan, thereby resulting in the same geology and soils impacts from new development as evaluated in the certified General Plan EIR. In addition, the proposed Project would not result in increased density or more development than was envisioned in the General Plan.
The Development Code Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but aligns the Code to match the General Plan. Because it is a regulatory update, the Development Code Update would not, in and of itself, result in impacts to geology and soils such as causing potential adverse effects involving fault rupture, ground shaking, liquefaction, and landslides, nor would the update result in loss of topsoil, cause a geologic unit to become unstable, be located on soils incapable of supporting septic tank use, or destroy a unique paleontological resource.
Future development facilitated by the Development Code Update would undergo project-specific developmental review, including design review where applicable, and would be subject to adopted development regulations. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.
Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures:
GEO-1 The City shall establish and maintain an information database containing maps and other information which describe seismic and other geotechnical hazards occurring within the planning area.
GEO-2 The City shall actively promote public education, research, and information dissemination on seismic and geotechnical hazards.
GEO-3 New development in the planning area shall be constructed in accordance with the prevailing seismic design requirements contained in the most recently adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code/International Building Code and as otherwise required by the City.
GEO-4 The City shall continue to incorporate seismic risk analysis into the City's on-going building inspection program.
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GEO-6 Proposals for development on wind or stream-deposited sediment on the valley floor shall include site-specific subsurface geotechnical investigations that address settlement, liquefaction, and collapsible soils. These hazards can generally be mitigated by proper excavation, compaction and foundation design.
GEO-7 The City shall continue to require expansive soils testing as part of its grading and building codes, and shall assure the implementation of mitigation measures which minimize these hazards, such as the use of reinforcing steel in foundations, drainage control devices, overexcavation and backfilling with non-expansive soils.
GEO-8 The City shall continue to support and encourage local and regional groundwater conservation measures in an effort to mitigate potential subsidence resulting from groundwater overdraft. (see also Water Resources discussion in Section 2.10, Hydrology and Water Quality [of the General Plan EIR]).
GEO-9 All grading permit requests shall include a PM10 Management Plan in conformance with the latest approved Coachella Valley PM10 requirements in place at the time construction occurs. Blowing dust and sand during grading operations shall be mitigated by adequate watering of soils prior to and during grading, and limiting the area of dry, exposed soils during grading (see also Air Quality discussion in Section 2.4 [of the General Plan EIR]).
GEO-10 Where development is proposed adjacent to or in close proximity to steep slopes, sitespecific geotechnical studies shall be conducted to evaluate the potential for rock falls and/or slope failure, and to establish mitigation measures which minimize these hazards.
GEO-11 All development proposed within Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Zones and City-designated study zones shall comply with State requirements for site-specific study, including trenching to locate fault traces, and to submit this analysis prior to any development approval for the property.
GEO-12 During site grading, all existing vegetation and debris shall be removed from areas that are to receive compacted fill. Any trees to be removed shall have a minimum of 95% of the root systems extracted or as prescribed by the project soils engineer. Man-made objects shall be overexcavated and exported from the site. Removal of unsuitable materials may require excavation to depths ranging from 2 to 4 feet or more below the existing site grade.
GEO-13 All fill soil, whether on site or imported, shall be approved by the individual project soils engineer prior to placement as compaction fill. All fill soil should be free from vegetation, organic material, cobbles and boulders greater than 6 inches in diameter, and other debris. Approved soil shall be placed in horizontal lifts of appropriate thickness, as prescribed by the soils engineer, and watered or aerated as necessary to obtain nearoptimum moisture content.
GEO-14 Fill materials shall be completely and uniformly compacted to not less than 90% of the laboratory maximum density as determined by ASTM test method D-1557-78. The project soils engineer shall observe the placement of fill and take sufficient tests to verify the moisture content, uniformity, and degree of compaction obtained. In-place soil density should be determined by the sand-cone method, in accordance with ASTM Test Method D-1556-64 (74), or equivalent test method recommended by the soils engineer and as acceptable to the City Building and Safety Department.
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GEO-15 Finish cut slopes generally shall not be inclined steeper than 2:1 (horizontal to vertical).
Attempts to excavate near-vertical temporary cuts for retaining walls or utility installations in excess of 5 feet may result in gross failure of the cut and may possibly damage equipment and injure workers. All cut slopes must be inspected during grading to provide additional recommendations for safe construction.
GEO-16 Finish fill slopes shall not be inclined steeper than 2:1 (horizontal to vertical) or as approved by the project geotechnical engineer. Fill slope surfaces should be compacted to 90% of the laboratory maximum density by either over-filling and cutting back to expose a compacted core or by approved mechanical methods.
GEO-17 Foundation systems that utilize continuous and spread footings are recommended by the project soils engineer for the support of one and two-story structures. Foundations for higher structures must be evaluated based on structure design and on-site soil conditions.
GEO-18 Positive site drainage shall be established during finish grading. Finish lot grading shall include a minimum positive gradient of 2% away from structures for a minimum distance of three (3) feet and a minimum gradient of 1% to the street or other approved drainage course.
GEO-19 An adequate subdrain system shall be constructed behind and at the base of all retaining walls to allow for adequate drainage and to prevent excessive hydrostatic pressure.
GEO-20 Utility trench excavations in slope areas or within the zone of influence of structures should be properly backfilled in accordance with the following recommendations:
a) Pipes shall be bedded with a minimum of 6 inches of pea gravel or approved granular soil. Similar material shall be used to provide a cover of at least 1 foot over the pipe. This backfill shall then be uniformly compacted by mechanical means or jetted to a firm and unyielding condition.
b) Remaining backfill may be fine-grained soil. It shall be placed in lifts not exceeding 6 inches in thickness or as determined appropriate, watered or aerated to near optimum moisture content, and mechanically compacted to a minimum of 90% of the laboratory maximum density.
c) Pipes in trenches within 5 feet of the top of slopes or on the face of slopes shall be bedded and backfilled with pea gravel or approved granular soils as described above. The remainder of the trench backfill shall comprise typical on-site fill soil mechanically compacted as described in the previous paragraph. 71 City of Cathedral City
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4.8 Hazards, Hazardous Materials and Wildfires
Summary of Analysis in the General Plan EIR
Hazards, hazardous materials and wildfires are discussed in Section 2.9, Hazards, Hazardous Materials and Wildfires, of the General Plan EIR. The General Plan EIR determined that in the Coachella Valley, the potential for exposure to hazards and hazardous materials exists due to the presence of commercial uses, past and present agricultural activity, industrial operations, transportation and distribution of products, and use of hazardous materials by households and businesses. Major transportation corridors in the valley that facilitate transportation of hazardous materials include I-10, SR-74, SR-86, SR-62, State Highway 111, and the Union Pacific Railroad. Proximity to the Palm Springs International Airport, Bermuda Dunes Airport, and Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport may also result in safety hazards. In addition, several sites in the valley are identified on the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) contaminated site lists. They generally include commercial businesses, such as gas stations, with fuel or oil leaks or spills; cleanup efforts are monitored by the appropriate agencies.
Relative to airport hazards, the General Plan EIR concluded that future development as a result of the adoption of the General Plan will be in compliance with regulations established by the State Department of Health Services and the Riverside County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP), and policies and implementing actions found in the 2040 General Plan. The General Plan EIR did not identify applicable any mitigation measures regarding airport hazards and airport hazards are not discussed further.
Relative to wildfire hazards, the General Plan EIR identified that a small southwestern portion and an equally small area in the southeast in the vicinity of East Palm Canyon are designated by CALFIRE as a very high fire hazard severity zone (VHFHS) fire hazard zone within the Local Responsibility Area and State or Federal Responsibility Area, the State of California. No wildland fires have occurred within the City’s planning area. The City coordinates with CALFIRE on refinements to current fire hazard mapping in the City. Therefore, the General Plan EIR did not identify applicable any mitigation measures regarding wildfires due to the overall lack of wildfire hazards in the city’s planning area and wildfire hazards are not discussed further.
As it pertains to hazardous materials and based on the General Plan EIR, future development pursuant to the General Plan may utilize or generate hazardous materials or wastes; however, they are not expected to occur in quantities that would pose a significant hazard to the public or the environment.
The General Plan land use map does not include heavy industry or other land uses that would generate or use large quantities of hazardous materials. Existing regulations provide guidelines to users to prevent potential risks associated with hazardous materials. Compliance with existing hazardous material regulations would prevent undue hazards. The Hazards and Hazardous Materials Sub-Element of the General Plan includes goals, policies, and programs that promote a safe community and environment for its residents. The City is directed to utilize Riverside County’s and the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (RWQCB) available resources to update data about contaminated sites and facilitate the adequate and timely cleanup of existing and future contaminated sites within the City and its sphere-of-influence (Policies 1 and 2). Policy 4 requires the City to designate appropriate access routes to facilitate the transport of hazardous and toxic materials and wastes. Policy 11 ensures sufficient distance of hazardous facilities and schools, hospitals, residential areas, and other sensitive receptors to minimize exposure to hazardous materials. Policies 12 through 15 require the City to discourage use of large quantities of hazardous materials and hazardous fuels in the planning area and 72 City of Cathedral City
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to engage the community in programs to reduce and recycle hazardous materials, and to oversee remediation of toxic sites.
In addition, required project-specific mitigation measures to minimize potential impacts (Mitigation Measures HAZ-1 through HAZ-3, described below) would reduce impacts regarding hazards and hazardous materials to a less than significant level. Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 would require future development projects that propose to use large quantities of hazardous materials are reviewed by the City prior to issuance of building permits, for compatibility with existing and planned land uses, focusing on the location of existing and planned sensitive receptors (e.g., residential uses, schools, etc.) and for a determination whether the proposed usage would expose these sensitive receptors to unacceptable safety risks. Mitigation Measure HAZ-2 requires that the siting of industrial facilities which involve storage of hazardous, flammable or explosive materials be conducted in a manner that will ensure the highest level of safety in strict conformance with the Uniform Fire Code, California Fire Code and other applicable regulations. Mitigation Measure HAZ-3 requires that new and substantially renovated development at or near the slopes of the Santa Rosa Mountains or the Indio Hills be thoroughly reviewed for potential exposure to a wildfire risk, and also be assessed for the potential of urban development in these areas to facilitate the spread of a wildfire into other developed portions of the community.
Additionally, the General Plan EIR includes Mitigation Measures HAZ-4, HAZ-5 and HAZ-6, which identify actions that the City is responsible for to reduce these impacts, such as periodic review and update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Emergency Operations Plan; evaluation of the full range of physical and other constraints to the effective implementation of the Emergency Operations Plan; and the provision of information to residents to plant and maintain drought-resistant, fire-retardant landscape species to reduce the risk of brush fire and soil erosion in areas adjacent to canyons and stringent site design and maintenance standards for areas with high fire hazard or soil erosion potential.
Therefore, the General Plan EIR concluded that implementation of the above will assure that potential impacts of individual development projects within the city’s planning area relative to hazards, hazardous materials and wildfires are reduced to less than significant levels.
Thresholds of Significance
The following significant thresholds or criteria are derived from Appendix G of CEQA, which is used to determine if and to what extent a project may have a potentially significant impact relative to hazards and hazardous materials. The City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect regarding hazards and hazardous materials if it is determined that the Project will:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials.
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment. c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school. d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment.
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f) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan.
g) Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires.
The following significant thresholds or criteria are derived from Appendix G of CEQA, which is used to determine if and to what extent a project may have a potentially significant impact relative to wildfires.
The City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect regarding wildfires if it is determined that the project will:
a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire.
c) Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment. d) Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes.
Proposed Project Analysis
Policies and actions in the General Plan that were referenced in the General Plan EIR would reduce impacts to the greatest extent possible. These policies and actions would continue to be required with implementation of the Development Code Update. The proposed Project would update the Development Code for consistency with the 2040 General Plan. The update would result in the creation of new zoning districts as well as the elimination of existing districts; the renaming of existing districts; the consolidation of existing districts; as well as the modification or modernization of requirements for development and land uses within various other districts. However, these districts and their standards would be consistent with the 2040 General Plan. The proposed Project would update but not eliminate the fundamental regulations and requirements of the Development Code, such as meeting design and development standards. The proposed Project would align the Development Code with the General Plan and ensure it regulates the types of land uses and development envisioned in the General Plan.
The proposed Project would implement the 2040 General Plan, thereby resulting in the same hazards, hazardous materials and wildfire impacts from new development as evaluated in the certified General Plan EIR. In addition, the proposed Project would not result in increased density or more development than was envisioned in the General Plan.
The Development Code Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but aligns the Code to match the General Plan. Because it is a regulatory update, the Development Code Update would not, in and of itself, result in impacts relative to hazards, hazardous materials or wildfires.
Future development facilitated by the Development Code Update would undergo project-specific developmental review, including design review where applicable, and would be subject to adopted development regulations. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR. 74 City of Cathedral City
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Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures:
HAZ-1 Prior to issuance of building permits for any new development or substantial redevelopment within the planning area that proposes to use large quantities of hazardous materials, the City shall review the project application for compatibility with existing and planned land uses. The review process shall focus on the location of existing and planned sensitive receptors (e.g., residential uses, schools, etc.) and determine whether the proposed usage would expose these sensitive receptors to unacceptable safety risks. If necessary, the City shall condition the proposed hazardous materials user to incorporate appropriate protection measures.
HAZ-2 The siting of industrial facilities which involve storage of hazardous, flammable or explosive materials shall be conducted in a manner that will ensure the highest level of safety in strict conformance with the Uniform Fire Code, California Fire Code and other applicable regulations.
HAZ-3 New and substantially renovated development at or near the slopes of the Santa Rosa Mountains or the Indio Hills shall be thoroughly reviewed for potential exposure to a wildfire risk, and shall also be assessed for the potential of urban development in these areas to facilitate the spread of a wildfire into other developed portions of the community.
HAZ-4 The City shall periodically review and update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Emergency Operations Plan, including but not limited to fire protection, law enforcement, communications, alternative access, public health services, damage assessment and other emergency response parameters of Emergency Operations Plan.
HAZ-5 The City shall evaluate the full range of physical and other constraints to the effective implementation of the Emergency Operations Plan, shall develop or update strategic planning to address and minimize the effects of these constraints, and periodically report to the City Council on progress made in addressing these constraints.
HAZ-6 The City shall provide information on and encourage residents to plant and maintain drought-resistant, fire-retardant landscape species to reduce the risk of brush fire and soil erosion in areas adjacent to canyons; and to develop stringent site design and maintenance standards for areas with high fire hazard or soil erosion potential. 75 City of Cathedral City
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4.9 Hydrology and Water Quality
Summary of Analysis in the General Plan EIR
Hydrology and water quality are discussed in Section 2.10, Hydrology and Water Quality, of the General Plan EIR. The General Plan EIR determined that future development and redevelopment pursuant to the General Plan would increase stormwater runoff and increases in impervious surfaces in the form of structures, roads, roofs, concrete or asphalt sidewalks, parking lots, and areas of compacted soil which would increase runoff with possible petroleum and other contaminants. However, General Plan Policies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 14 of the Flooding and Hydrology Sub-Element require the City to protect groundwater from a wide variety of potential threats, including on-lot septic tanks and hazardous materials spills. They also require new development and major redevelopment projects to prepare individual Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) that identify (1) the potential pollutants of concern that would be generated by the project and (2) the site and hydrologic conditions of concern at downstream locations. WQMPs will identify permanent site design, source control, and treatment control BMPs that would be implemented as part of the project, including maintenance responsibilities and funding sources, and would be signed as a notarized agreement between the City and the property owner to provide a long-term commitment to its implementation. Preparation and implementation of a WQMP for new development and redevelopment projects satisfies MS4 Permit requirements and allows the City to comply with the water quality standards for storm water runoff. Policy 6 of the Flooding and Hydrology Sub-Element requires new development to provide runoff control and onsite stormwater retention, where appropriate, and Policy 9 of the Water Resources Sub-Element requires new development to maximize stormwater filtration and/or infiltration by maximizing the natural drainage patterns. In addition, Policies 10 and 11 of the Water Resources Sub-Element require new development to protect the quality of water bodies and natural drainage systems through site design, source controls, storm water treatment, runoff reduction measures, BMPs, and by minimizing the impervious surfaces and stormwater runoff.
The General Plan also includes several policies and programs that address continued protection from stormwater exceedances and pollution. Program 1.A of the Flooding and Hydrology Sub-Element requires the City to establish local regulations and guidelines to direct the management of runoff and provide for local drainage facilities to minimize surface runoff. Future development facilitated by the General Plan would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to assure potential impacts related to stormwater drainage and pollution are precluded. Standard requirements already in place address onsite retention basins, offsite drainage facilities and permits to minimize surface runoff. In addition, General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures HYD-1 through HYD-17 include both site-specific requirements for future development under the General Plan and recommended City actions, which would reduce these hydrology and water quality impacts to less than significant.
Relative to flooding, the General Plan EIR concluded that future development and redevelopment pursuant to the General Plan would potentially expose human lives and property to a variety of flooding hazards. However, General Plan policies and programs serve to avoid, minimize and mitigate these potential hazards. Emergency Preparedness Sub-Element Policy 1 requires maintaining and regularly updating the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as an integrated component of the General Plan, in coordination with Riverside County and other participating jurisdictions, to maintain eligibility for maximum grant funding. Policy 4 requires the City to coordinate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state agencies, Riverside County, and other jurisdictions to update Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the city. Policy 6 of this element requires all new development to incorporate adequate flood mitigation measures, such as grading that prevents adverse drainage impacts to 76 City of Cathedral City
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adjacent properties, on-site retention of runoff, and the siting and sizing of adequate structures located within flood plains. Policy 9 prohibits the construction of critical health and safety facilities within the 100- year flood plain unless flood-proofing or other mitigation measures are implemented. Policy 10 requires flood-prone areas to be considered inappropriate for conventional urban development without appropriate flood control facilities. Program 1.A of the Flooding and Hydrology Sub-Element requires the City to establish local regulations and guidelines to direct the management of runoff and provide for local drainage facilities to minimize surface runoff. In addition, General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures HYD-4 through HYD-8 include both site-specific requirements for future development under the General Plan and recommended City actions, which would reduce these flood-related impacts to less than significant.
Relative to water resources and groundwater supplies, the City of Cathedral City obtains water services from the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and Desert Water Authority (DWA), whose main water supply comes from the underlying Whitewater Groundwater Basin. Future development and redevelopment would increase the long-term demand for water for domestic purposes and landscape irrigation. This increased water demand may lead to an increase in groundwater pumping from local wells. However, the CVWD and DWA regulate groundwater pumping from the Whitewater Groundwater Basin, and comply with pumping rights, as required under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Thus, groundwater pumping that may lead to the depletion of local groundwater resources is not expected to occur. Goal 1 in the Water Resources Sub-Element of the General Plan calls for adequate, reliable, and sustainable water supplies to the community. Supporting policies direct the City to consult with the CVWD and DWA on water conservation throughout the community, including the use of drought-tolerant landscaping and low water-demanding appliances. They also direct the City to encourage the expanded use of recycled and reclaimed water, and the elimination of on-lot septic tanks to the greatest extent practicable. Promotion of water conservation by the City, in coordination with CVWD and DWA, is also mandated. In addition, General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures HYD-9 through HYD-13 include both site-specific requirements for future development under the General Plan and recommended City actions, which would reduce these groundwater and water resources impacts to less than significant.
Thresholds of Significance
The following significant thresholds or criteria are derived from Appendix G of CEQA, which is used to determine if and to what extent a project may have a potentially significant impact relative to hydrology and water quality. The City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect regarding hydrology and water quality if it is determined that the Project will:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality.
b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin. c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would:
i) result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site; ii) substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site;
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iii) create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff; or
iv) impede or redirect flood flows.
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation. e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan.
Proposed Project Analysis
Policies and actions in the General Plan that were referenced in the General Plan EIR would reduce impacts to the greatest extent possible. These policies and actions would continue to be required with implementation of the Development Code Update. The proposed Project would update the Development Code for consistency with the 2040 General Plan. The update would result in the creation of new zoning districts as well as the elimination of existing districts; the renaming of existing districts; the consolidation of existing districts; as well as the modification or modernization of requirements for development and land uses within various other districts. However, these districts and their standards would be consistent with the 2040 General Plan. The proposed Project would update but not eliminate the fundamental regulations and requirements of the Development Code, such as meeting design and development standards. The proposed Project would align the Development Code with the General Plan and ensure it regulates the types of land uses and development envisioned in the General Plan.
The proposed Project would implement the 2040 General Plan, thereby resulting in the same hydrology and water quality impacts from new development as evaluated in the certified General Plan EIR. In addition, the proposed Project would not result in increased density or more development than was envisioned in the General Plan.
The Development Code Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but aligns the Code to match the General Plan. Because it is a regulatory update, the Development Code Update would not, in and of itself, result in impacts relative to hydrology and water quality such as resulting in a violation of water quality standards, decreased groundwater supplies or groundwater recharge, altered drainage patterns resulting in increased flooding, tsunami, or seiche hazard risks, or conflict with a water quality control plan.
Future development facilitated by the Development Code Update would undergo project-specific developmental review, including design review where applicable, and would be subject to adopted development regulations. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.
Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures:
HYD-1 The City shall continue to partner with and support federal, State, and local agencies in regional planning and management initiatives to promote and enhance water quality in the Whitewater watershed. The City shall also participate in efforts to reduce storm water and urban runoff impacts to water quality, restoration efforts, and regional mitigation, monitoring, and public education programs.
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water runoff discharge rates from exceeding the estimated pre-project rate by requiring on-site retention.
HYD-3 The City shall require all new developments to include facilities that intercept pollutants prior to storm events during construction to control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the development sites.
HYD-4 The City shall continue to update data and information on hydrologic conditions in the General Plan study area, and plan and pro-actively coordinate with local and regional flood control agencies in upgrading the City's local and regional drainage system.
HYD-5 The City shall monitor and periodically update the Master Plan of Drainage to reflect changes in local and regional drainage and flood conditions.
HYD-6 The City shall require all new developments to retain runoff from rainfall events up to and including the one-hundred-year, three-hour duration event.
HYD-7 The City shall require all new development to incorporate adequate flood mitigation measures, such as grading that prevents adverse drainage impacts to adjacent properties, on-site retention of runoff, and the adequate siting of structures located within flood plains.
HYD-8 The City will ensure that adequate, safe, all-weather crossings over drainage facilities and flood control channels are provided where necessary, and are maintained for access during major storm events.
HYD-9 Require the installation and application of water-conserving technologies, in conformance with Section 17921.3 of the Health and Safety Code, Title 20, California Administrative Code Section 1601(b), and other applicable sections of Title 24 of the Public Code.
HYD-10 Provide information to developers, contractors, property owners and other appropriate parties on the usage and benefits of water conserving bathroom fixtures.
HYD-11 The City shall maintain, update and fully implement a water conserving landscape ordinance, which requires the use of natural and drought-resistant planting materials and efficient irrigation systems in new development.
HYD-12 Coordinate with the Coachella Valley Water District and Desert Water Agency to expand and strengthen educational materials and programs that inform residents of the methods and benefits of water-saving techniques available.
HYD-13 Coordinate with CVWD and DWA regarding the continued use and future expansion of recycled and reclaimed wastewater to serve new and existing development projects.
HYD-14 Coordinate with CVWD and DWA regarding the feasibility and financing of extending sewer facilities to the unsewered areas of the City.
HYD-15 Coordinate with California Regional Water Quality Control Board and other appropriate agencies to share information on potential groundwater contaminating sources, and develop and maintain a system of record and information sharing with these agencies.
HYD-16 Evaluate all proposed land use and development plans for their potential to create groundwater contamination hazards from point and non-point sources, and confer with other appropriate agencies to assure adequate review.
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HYD-17 The City shall require all new development, public and private, to meet or exceed State storm water requirements and incorporate best management practices to treat, infiltrate, or filter storm water runoff and reduce pollutants discharged into the storm drain system during construction and post-construction, to the maximum extent practicable. 80 City of Cathedral City
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4.10 Land Use and Planning
Summary of Analysis in the General Plan EIR
Land use and planning impacts are discussed in Section 2.11, Land Use and Planning, of the General Plan EIR. As it relates to the physical divide of an established community, the General Plan EIR determined that none of the proposed land use, goals, policies, and programs under the proposed General Plan Update would physically divide an established community. Instead, the General Plan Update would provide additional opportunities to create mixed-use and transit-oriented neighborhoods on vacant land. Additionally, no new roadways or neighborhood-dividing development would be facilitated by the General Plan Update. The General Plan Update includes goals and policies (Land Use Element Goal 1 and 2 and Policy 1 through 3) which promotes balanced and integrated pattern of land use. With implementation of goals and policies, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of the General Plan Update would have a less than significant impact.
The General Plan EIR determined that the City is within jurisdiction of various land use plans, policies, and regulations such as the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument (National Monument), Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation, Palm Springs International Airport master plan, and the influence of Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian Tribal land. The proposed General Plan Update was determined to not conflict with these plans and would conform with applicable land use guidelines outlined in these plans and policies. Additionally, the General Plan Update was developed in conformance with the State General Plan Guidelines. As such, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of the General Plan Update would have a less than significant impact.
While the General Plan Update would not physically divide an establish community and would not conflict with applicable plans and policies, the General Plan EIR identify Mitigation Measure LU-1, as described below in “Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation,” which assures that potential changes in land use are adequately assessed. With implementation of Mitigation Measure LU-1, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of the General Plan Update would have a less than significant impact on land use and planning.
Thresholds of Significance
The following significant thresholds or criteria are derived from Appendix G of CEQA, which is used to determine if and to what extent a project may have a potentially significant impact on land use and planning. The City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect on land use and planning if it is determined that the project will:
a) Physically divide an established community.
b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect.
Proposed Project Analysis
Policies and actions in the General Plan that were referenced in the General Plan EIR would reduce impacts to the greatest extent possible. These policies and actions would continue to be required with implementation of the Development Code Update. The proposed Project would update the Development Code for consistency with the 2040 General Plan. The update would result in the creation of new zoning districts as well as the elimination of existing districts; the renaming of existing districts; the consolidation of existing districts; as well as the modification or modernization of requirements for development and land uses within various other districts. However, these districts and their standards would be consistent 81 City of Cathedral City
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with the 2040 General Plan. The proposed Project would update but not eliminate the fundamental regulations and requirements of the Development Code, such as meeting design and development standards. The proposed Project would align the Development Code with the General Plan and ensure it regulates the types of land uses and development envisioned in the General Plan.
The proposed Project would implement the 2040 General Plan, thereby resulting in the same land use and planning impacts from new development as evaluated in the certified General Plan EIR. In addition, the proposed Project would not result in increased density or more development than was envisioned in the General Plan.
The Development Code Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but aligns the Code to match the General Plan. Because it is a regulatory update, the Development Code Update would not, in and of itself, result in the physical divide of an established community or conflict with any land use plan or policy.
Future development facilitated by the Development Code Update would undergo project-specific developmental review, including design review where applicable, and would be subject to adopted development regulations. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.
Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures:
LU-1 Individual proposed projects, especially those involving a mix of residential and other uses, as well as those located nearby or adjacent to sensitive lands or uses, shall be fully evaluated during the project review process to assure that all land use compatibility issues are addressed and mitigated.
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4.11 Noise
Summary of Analysis in the General Plan EIR
Noise and vibration impacts are discussed in Section 2.12, Noise, of the General Plan EIR. As it relates to exterior noise levels, the General Plan EIR determined that future transportation noise would expose future noise-sensitive land to exterior noise levels greater than the normally acceptable exterior noise criteria. However, the General Plan EIR determined that noise management policies and programs in the General Plan and Mitigation Measures N-1 through N-11, as described below in “Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation,” would reduce exterior transportation noise level.
As it relates to interior noise, the General Plan EIR determined that exterior noise levels along City transportation corridors have the potential to exceed 70 A-weighted decibel (dBA) Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) and thus, standard building construction providing the minimum 25 dBA exterior-to-interior noise reduction may still result in interior noise levels exceeding the 45 dBA CNEL standard for residential units. As such, interior noise mitigation, as described below in “Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation,” would be required for certain developments. With implementation of applicable policies and programs contained in the Noise Sub-Element and applicable mitigation measures, transportation noise impacts on interior noise levels were determined to be less than significant.
As it relates to long-term traffic noise from automobiles, trucks, buses, and motorcycles, the General Plan EIR determined that the buildout of the General Plan would generate traffic noise changes ranging from a decrease of 0.7 to an increase of 0.6 dBA CNEL along roadways. The noise level increases would not exceed applicable thresholds and the General Plan EIR determined that impacts were less than significant.
As it relates to vibration, the General Plan EIR determined that the noise-sensitive and non-noisesensitive uses within 50 to 150 feet of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) may experience vibration levels that exceed the noise-sensitive threshold of 72 vibration decibel (Vdb) and non-noise-sensitive threshold of 75 Vdb. Thus, the policies and programs from the Noise Sub-Element, including Program
1.D, identifies and discusses the applicability of feasible measures to satisfy the 72 Vdb threshold for noise-sensitive uses. Additionally, the General Plan EIR identify Mitigation Measure N-4, as described below in “Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation,” which would reduce and mitigate potential vibration impacts. Upon adherence to applicable policies and programs in the Noise Sub-Element and implementation of Mitigation Measure N-4, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation and buildout of the General Plan would have a less than significant impact.
The General Plan EIR determined that the 60 dBA CNEL contours of the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) in the year of 2002 partially overlaps with the City boundaries east of San Joaquin Drive and north of Ramon Road. Furthermore, mapping of future noise conditions in the year of 2025 indicates that the 60 dBA CNEL contours of the PSP would shift to partially overlap with City boundaries east of San Joaquin Drive and north of Mission Drive. As such, the General Plan EIR determined that future (2025) noise associated with aircraft flyover events would be equal or less than existing conditions (2002). Nevertheless, the General Plan EIR determined that new or expanded school sites within two miles of PSP’s runway would be subject to review by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Aeronautics. Additionally, the PSP land use policies require noise reduction design features in residential dwelling units near the airport. Specifically, the PSP land use policies require that design features ensure an interior noise limit of 45 dBA CNEL and an exterior noise level of 60 dBA CNEL. Due to the location of the PSP’s noise contour overlapping with the City’s boundaries, the 83 City of Cathedral City
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General Plan EIR determined that little or no specific mitigation would be required to ensure new residential development are below applicable noise thresholds. As such, upon adherence to applicable PSP land use policies, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation and buildout of the General Plan would have a less than significant impact.
Thresholds of Significance
The following significant thresholds or criteria are derived from Appendix G of CEQA, which is used to determine if and to what extent a project may have a potentially significant impact on noise.
The City would consider the proposed Project to have a significant effect on noise if it is determined that the project would result in:
a) Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies.
b) Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels. c) For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels.
Proposed Project Analysis
Policies and actions in the General Plan that were referenced in the General Plan EIR would reduce impacts to the greatest extent possible. These policies and actions would continue to be required with implementation of the Development Code Update. The proposed Project would update the Development Code for consistency with the 2040 General Plan. The update would result in the creation of new zoning districts as well as the elimination of existing districts; the renaming of existing districts; the consolidation of existing districts; as well as the modification or modernization of requirements for development and land uses within various other districts. However, these districts and their standards would be consistent with the 2040 General Plan. The proposed Project would update but not eliminate the fundamental regulations and requirements of the Development Code, such as meeting design and development standards. The proposed Project would align the Development Code with the General Plan and ensure it regulates the types of land uses and development envisioned in the General Plan.
The proposed Project would implement the 2040 General Plan, thereby resulting in the same noise impacts from new development as evaluated in the certified General Plan EIR. In addition, the proposed Project would not result in increased density or more development than was envisioned in the General Plan. As such, the proposed Project would not result in an increase in vehicular traffic nor would it introduce a substantial increase in stationary noise.
The Development Code Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but aligns the Code to match the General Plan. Because it is a regulatory update, the Development Code Update would not, in and of itself, result in impacts to exterior and interior noise, transportation noise, vibration, or substantial aircraft noise.
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Applicable General Plan EIR Mitigation Measures:
N-1 The City shall develop and maintain an inventory of existing and future noise sources and areas of incompatibility and establish procedures, methods and standards to reduce the noise levels in these areas to acceptable levels.
N-2 Prior to development plan approvals for new noise-sensitive development projects, the City shall require the submittal of noise impact and mitigation analyses to the Planning Department identifying practicable noise mitigation measures ensuring compliance with City standards.
N-3 Prior to development plan approvals for new residential and similar noise sensitive projects, the City shall require submittal of noise impact and mitigation analyses to the Planning Department that demonstrates that the interior noise levels in all habitable rooms will satisfy the 45 dBA CNEL interior noise level standard of the General Plan and Title 24, Part 2, of the California Building Code.
N-4 Prior to development plan approvals for new noise-sensitive development projects within 150 feet of UPRR railroad tracks, the City shall require submittal of a final vibration study, which identifies all practicable mitigation measures to satisfy the 72 VdB noise-sensitive and 75 VdB non-noise-sensitive vibration level standards, as defined by the FTA for frequent rail events.
N-5 The City shall maintain, update and enforce the City’s Noise Ordinance that establishes community-wide noise standards and identifies measures designed to resolve noise complaints.
N-6 The City shall require major stationary noise-generating sources throughout the City to install additional noise buffering or reduction mechanisms on development sites and/or within facilities to reduce noise generation levels to the lowest extent practicable prior to the renewal of conditional use permits or business licenses or prior to the approval and/or issuance of new conditional use permits for said facilities.
N-7 Parking lots, loading zones, and large trash bins shall be located the greatest distance practicable from adjacent residential properties, and designed is a manner that reduces associated noise impacts to levels allowable by the City’s Noise Ordinance.
N-8 The City Zoning Ordinance and development review standards shall be used to limit land use patterns and project designs to those that are compatible with the existing and longterm noise environment.
N-9 The City shall develop guidelines and minimal criteria requirements for noise analyses for future development projects and in compliance with the General Plan Noise Study.
Studies shall evaluate project impacts and the effectiveness of proposed mitigation measures.
N-10 The City shall periodically review and amend the General Plan Land Use Map as appropriate to assure reasonable land use/noise level compatibility.
N-11 The City shall designate primary truck routes and ensure that they are clearly marked throughout the community and properly identified on mobile apps and other web-based platforms. Except for traffic providing location specific services and deliveries, construction and delivery trucks shall be limited to those truck routes identified in the General Plan Circulation and Mobility Element.
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N-12 Development projects which result in through-traffic in residential neighborhoods shall be discouraged through the development review process, and most viable alternative routes shall be identified and adhered to.
N-13 Where applicable, prior to the issuance of building permits for new development or other construction projects, when sensitive receiver locations are within 100 feet of proposed construction activities the City shall require the submittal of construction noise impact analysis and management plans that demonstrate:
• Exterior construction noise levels at the closest sensitive receiver locations will satisfy the FTA 80 dBA Leq residential and 85 dBA Leq commercial 8-hour construction noise level standards and the 0.01 in/sec RMS vibration standard for sensitive uses. The site-specific study shall identify the necessary noise and/or vibration mitigation measures, if any, required to reduce exterior noise and vibration levels to below FTA noise and City vibration thresholds; and • Measures to reduce construction noise and vibration levels, such as those provided below, shall be incorporated in the final noise management plan, if necessary:
o Install temporary construction noise barriers at the development site boundary which break the line of sight for occupied sensitive uses for the duration of construction activities. The noise control barrier(s) must provide a solid face from top to bottom and shall:
Provide a minimum transmission loss of 20 dBA and be
constructed with an acoustical blanket (e.g. vinyl acoustic curtains or quilted blankets) attached to the construction site perimeter fence or equivalent temporary fence posts;
Properly maintained with any damage promptly repaired. Gaps, holes, or weaknesses in the barrier or openings between the barrier and the ground shall be promptly repaired.
o Install sound dampening mats or blankets to the engine compartments of heavy mobile equipment (e.g. graders, dozers, heavy trucks). The dampening materials must be capable of a 5 dBA minimum noise reduction, must be installed prior to the use of heavy mobile construction equipment, and must remain installed for the duration of the equipment use.
o Construction activities requiring loaded trucks, large bulldozers, and jackhammers within 50 feet of nearby sensitive land uses (e.g. residential, school, etc.) shall be minimized, or alternative equipment or methods shall be used, unless the vibration levels are shown to be less than the City threshold of 0.01 in/sec RMS.
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4.12 Parks and Recreational Resources
Summary of Analysis in the General Plan EIR
Parks and recreational resources impacts are discussed in Section 2.13, Parks and Recreational Resources, of the General Plan EIR. The General Plan EIR determined that future development and redevelopment facilitated by the proposed General Plan Update would result in a population of approximately 105,532 new residents in the City. As such, the General Plan Update would result in an increased demand for existing and future parks and recreational facilities. The General Plan EIR states that Section 9.106.040 of the CCMC requires the City to dedicate land and/or require payment of in-lieu fees for the provision of parkland at a standard of 3 acres per 1,000 residents. With payment of fees and dedication of parkland, the General Plan EIR determined that the City would meet the parkland standards even with the increased population growth. Furthermore, the General Plan Update includes goals, policies, and programs (Parks and Recreation Element Goal 1, Policy 1.4, and Program 1.4.2) which establishes alternative modes of transportation and therefore, provides new recreational opportunities. With implementation of goals, policies, and programs and payment of in-lieu fees, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation and buildout of the General Plan would have a less than significant impact.