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MINUTES
Cathedral City
Study Session
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
3:00 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
• CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by Mayor Rita Lamb.
• ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Rita Lamb Mayor Present 3:00 PM
Mark Carnevale Mayor Pro Tern Present 3:00 PM
Nancy Ross Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public that wished to speak.
2. STUDY SESSION
A. Special Use Permit Procedure Discussion
Recommendation: This is a presentation only. There is no formal action
required.
Ryan Hunt, Communications and Events Manager, provided an overview of the
proposed fee schedule and special use permit procedure/policy. The following
points were presented:
• Clean-up/Damage Deposit
• Area of Downtown Cathedral City Proposed Rental Fees
• Staff Resources
• Updated Checklist for Small Scale Events
The City Council provided their feedback and asked clarifying questions, which
were responded to by staff. This item was for discussion and direction only, there
was no formal action taken by the City Council. This item will be brought back to
a future meeting for review and formal action.
ADJOURN
Mayor Rita Lamb adjourned the Study Session meeting at 3:46 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Cathedral City
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
5:30 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
• CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor Mark Carnevale.
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Nancy Ross led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
Councilmember Rita Lamb offered the Invocation.
• ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Mark Carnevale Mayor Present 5:30 PM
Nancy Ross Mayor Pro Tem Present 5:30 PM
Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 5:30 PM
Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 5:30 PM
Rita Lamb Councilmember Present 5:30 PM
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
City Attorney Eric Vail announced that staff has requested that the City Council add
an item of subsequent need related to extending deadlines to conform with
Assembly Bill 2234, which will require action before the next City Council meeting.
This item will be heard as item 6E on the agenda.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember
Lamb to add item: Request to Extend Deadlines to Conform with AB 2234 as item
6E on the agenda.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jens Mueller, expressed his concern with code violations related to trash cans and
would like the City Council to make this a priority at the next goal setting meeting. He
discussed technology that he feels will make the process of writing citations easier.
Brandon Marley, Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, provided an
update to the Council on the Chamber's activity.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported on the following:
• His attendance at the Old Gays book signing event
• His attendance at the Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast
• His attendance at the joint meeting of the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments Executive Committee and Transportation Committee
• His attendance at the Visit Greater Palm Springs meeting
• His attendance at the Boys and Girls Club's 14th Annual Extravaganza
• His attendance at Snowfest and the Mayor's Tree Lighting event
• His attendance at the Luchador Brew Fest event
• His attendance at the Desert Business Association 2023 Holiday Party
• His attendance at the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting,
where he was elected as the second Vice-Chair
• He congratulated Mayor Carnevale and Mayor Pro Tem Ross on their new
appointments
• The upcoming Palm Springs International Film Festival
• He wished everyone Happy Holidays
Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ross acknowledged the family, friends and staff in
attendance.
Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez reported on the following:
• He congratulated Mayor Carnevale and Mayor Pro Tem Ross on their new
appointments
• His attendance at the Boys and Girls Club's 14th Annual Extravaganza
• His attendance at Snowfest and the Mayor's Tree Lighting event
• His meeting with City Manager McClendon and Assistant City Manager
Ambrose
• His visit with the residents on Horizon Road, where he was able to assist with
a construction project
• He expressed his concern with the contractors working on the homes on
Horizon Road
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• The calls he received related to illegal food vendors and code enforcement
violations
• He wished everyone Happy Holidays
Mayor Mark Carnevale reported on the following:
• His meetings with City Manager McClendon and Assistant City Manager
Ambrose
• His attendance at the Old Gays book signing event
• His attendance at the Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast
• His attendance at Snowfest and the Mayor's Tree Lighting event
• His interaction with a business owner regarding the homeless
• His attendance at the Date Palm County Club Golf Cart Parade
• His participation along with his wife as Mr. and Mrs. Claus in front of the North
Pole Village store fronts
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember
Lamb to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
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B. Minutes Approval
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1. City Council - Study Session - Nov 29, 2023 3:00 PM
2. City Council - Special Meeting - Nov 29, 2023 5:30 PM
C. Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converter Ordinance
Recommendation: To provide seconding reading, by title only, and adopt an
ordinance adding Chapter 11.78 to Title 11 of the Cathedral
City Municipal Code making the possession of a catalytic
converter without proof of ownership unlawful.
Ord 873
D. Council Appointments to Various Local Agencies
Recommendation: To review the list of Local Agency Assignments and ratify
the appointments.
M.O. 2023-198
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E. Acceptance of the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
(JAG) Grant of 12,279 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve acceptance of
the Edward Byrne JAG Grant in the amount of$12,279 from
the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the execution of the
attached 2023 Interlocal Agreement.
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F. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 23-001 - An Amendment to Chapter 9.114
Accessory Dwelling Units
Recommendation: Provide second reading by title only, and adopt an ordinance
amending Chapter 9.114 Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 9
of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.
Ord 874
G. Facilities Scissor Lift and Trailer
Recommendation: To approve the purchase of an Aerial Scissor Lift and Trailer
not to exceed $12,000.
M.O. 2023-200
H. Riverside County Animal Control Contract Extension
Recommendation: Staff recommends authorization of the agreement for the
remainder of the current fiscal year for a part-time contract
for Field and Shelter Animal Services with Riverside County
Department of Animal Services.
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Award of Grant from Firehouse Subs to Cathedral City Fire Dept.
Recommendation: To approve a grant from The Firehouse Subs Public Safety
Foundation in the amount of $21 ,124.62 for the purchase of
thermal imaging cameras, batteries, and accessories.
M.O. 2023-202
J. Award of FM Global Grant to Cathedral City Fire Dept.
Recommendation: To approve a grant from FM Global in the amount of
$3297.00 for the purchase of three Apple iPads to be used
by fire department personnel.
M.O. 2023-203
K. Authorization of Cooperative Purchase for the Dream Homes Park
Restroom/Storage Facility
Recommendation: To authorize the City Manager to execute purchase orders
and any other required documents for the purchase and
installation of the Dream Homes Park restroom/storage
facility with Romtec, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of
$440,061 .52.
M.O. 2023-204
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L. Senate Bill (SB) 165, Government Code (GC) 50075.1 Fiscal Year (FY)
2022/2023 Report for CFD 2006-1
Recommendation: Receive and File the Annual FY 2022/2023 California
Senate Bill (SB) 165, Government Code (GC) Section 50075
Community Facilities District (CFD) 2006-1 Revenues and
Expenditures Report
M.O. 2023-205
M. Approve the Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non-State
Agencies authorizing the City Manager, Financial Services Director, and
Director of Public Works to execute and provide all forms, agreements,
and other assurances as required for federal financial assistance under
Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988.
Recommendation: To approve the Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution
for Non-State Agencies authorizing the City Manager,
Financial Services Director and Director of Public Works to
execute and provide all forms, agreements, and other
assurances as required for federal financial assistance
under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of
1988.
Reso 2023-41
4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Substantial Amendment to the City's CDBG FYs 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Annual Action Plans
Recommendation: To approve a Substantial Amendment to the City's
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year
(FY) 2019, FY 2020, FY 2021 , and FY 2022 Annual Action
Plans to reprogram unspent CDBG funds to the FY 2023-
2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan for the Public Improvement
Project - Via De Anza Sidewalk Project Phase III.
Andrew Lee, Assistant Engineer, provided an overview of the recommendation to
approve the Substantial Amendment to the City's CDBG fiscal years 2019, 2020,
2021, 2022 Annual Action Plans.
Mayor Carnevale opened the Public Hearing to receive public comments. Seeing
none, he closed the Public Hearing and returned the discussion to the City
Council.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ross and seconded by Councilmember
Lamb to approve a Substantial Amendment to the City's Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, FY 2020, FY 2021,
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and FY 2022 Annual Action Plans to reprogram unspent CDBG funds to the FY
2023-2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan for the Public Improvement Project - Via
De Anza Sidewalk Project Phase III.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Nancy Ross, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 1600 FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE REPORT
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a resolution
accepting the Annual AB 1600 Development Fee Report for
the Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
Reso 2023-42
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by
Councilmember Gregory to approve a Resolution accepting the Annual AB 1600
Development Fee Report for the Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
B. Professional Services Contract for Development Services
Recommendation: Approve a professional services agreement with Willdan
Engineering for building services and Terra Nova Planning
and Research, Inc. for planning and environmental services
and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement
with Terra Nova Planning and Research and ratify the
agreement with Wildan Engineering.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded by Councilmember
Gregory to approve a professional services agreement with Willdan Engineering
for building services and Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. for planning
and environmental services and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement with Terra Nova Planning and Research and ratify the agreement with
Wildan Engineering.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
C. Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City Expediting
Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council:
1 . Introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance
No. , an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Cathedral City adding Chapter 8.64 to Title 8 of the City of
Cathedral City Municipal Code to Create an Expedited
Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Systems;
2. Find that adoption of Ordinance No. _ is exempt
from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines; and
3. Adopt the Checklist for Permitting Electric Vehicles
and Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE).
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A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez to introduce and waive further reading of an Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Cathedral City adding Chapter 8.64 to Title 8 of the City of
Cathedral City Municipal Code to Create an Expedited Permitting Process for
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Systems; find that adoption of the Ordinance is
exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines;
and adopt the Checklist for Permitting Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle
Service Equipment (EVSE).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Lamb, Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
D. Update on Emergency Actions Related to Tropical Storm Hilary
Recommendation: Update on Status of Emergency Proclamation, Resolution
2023-33.
Update on Emergency Actions taken by City, County, State
of Federal Agencies.
Possible consideration of additional measures to be taken.
Council may add items not listed on the agenda pursuant to
Government Code section 54954.2 by majority vote.
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City Manager Charles McClendon provided an update on emergency actions
related to Tropical Storm Hilary.
This item was for information and discussion only, there was no formal action
taken by the City Council.
E. Request to Extend Deadline to Conform to AB 2234
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a resolution
extending the deadline to comply with AB 2234 to January 1,
2026.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Ross to adopt a Resolution extending the deadline to establish an online permitting
system for post-entitlement phase permits under California Government Code
Section 65913.3.5 (AB 2234).
Reso 2023-43
7. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to agendize a future item to
discuss the City Council meeting schedule for 2024.
ADJOURN
Mayor Mark Carnevale adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
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