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Cathedral. City
Study Session
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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 Mark Came vale.
• ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Mark Carnevale Mayor Present 3:00 PM
Nancy Ross Mayor Pro Tern Present 3:00 PM
Raymond Gregory Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
Ernesto Gutierrez Councilmember Present 3:00 PM
Rita Lamb 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. Visit Greater Palm Springs Update on 2024 Goals and Objectives and
Introduction of Proposed Revised Joint Powers Authority Agreement
Recommendation: This item is for information and discussion only, no formal
action will be taken.
Scott White, President & CEO of Visit Greater Palm Springs, and his team
provided an annual update on Visit Greater Palm Springs. The following points
were presented:
• Economic Impact of Tourism in the Coachella Valley
• Total Fiscal Year 23/24 Budget: 31.8M Funding Source
• Priority Areas of Focus
• Economic Diversity Development
• Air Service Development Strategies
o Key 2023 Air Service Stats
• Convention Sales
O 2023 Group Leads, Bookings
O Targeting Need Periods- Cathedral City
• Destination Marketing
o Marketing Pillars
O 2023 Marketing Highlights
o International Campaign: UK/Ireland
o Public Relations/Trade Representation
O 2023 Subsidized Marketing Co-Op Programs
O 2023 TV Co-Op- Cathedral City
o Summer Campaign
O 2023 Summer Social Campaign
O 2024 Winter Campaign Programs
o New Brand Campaign
• Vacation Rentals
o New Local STVR Education Campaign
o Hosting Essentials
o Resident Sentiment: Vacation Rentals
O Vacation Rental Advertising
o VRBO Summer Campaign
• Workforce Development
o Advertising Our Workforce
o DE1-Accessibility (Autism Certification)
This item was for information and discussion only, there was no formal action
taken by the City Council.
B. Sphere of Influence Fiscal Impact Analysis
Recommendation: Review and discuss reports and findings and provide
direction to staff.
Andrew Firestine, Director of Development Services, provided a brief background
of the 2018 Fiscal Impact Analysis, the City Council's 2022 goals, and the City
Council's direction at the August 24, 2022 meeting related to the City's Sphere of
Influence. He introduced Nicole Criste, Terra Nova, who provided an overview of
the updated Sphere of Influence Fiscal Impact Analysis. The following points
were presented:
• Background
• Current Conditions of the Sphere of Influence
• Methodology
• Summary of Findings
o Police Services
o Fire and Ambulance Services
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o Cost and Revenue Summaries and Scenarios
o Comparisons of Scenarios
• Conclusion
• Next Steps
The City Council asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by Nicole
Criste and staff.
Patricia Saleh, Thousand Palms Community Councilmember, provided
background on the Thousand Palms community, possible flood issues, and her
insight on what the residents feel and need to know. She expressed her support
of annexation and willingness to help in any way.
City Manager Charles McClendon stated that staff will provide regular updates to
the Council to continue the discussion on this matter as new and relevant
information becomes available.
ADJOURN
Mayor Carnevale adjourned the Study Session meeting at 4:44 p.m.
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Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
5:30 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lao 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
Councilmember Raymond Gregory led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTON)
Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez offered the Invocation.
• ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Mark Carnevale Mayor Present 5:30 PM
Nancy Ross Mayor Pro Tern 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 FINAL! TON
There were no changes to the Agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert McCormick, expressed his concern with the denial of a search warrant, right
to the pursuit of happiness, Miranda Rights, and civil rights during a recent incident
with the Cathedral City Police Department.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Rita Lamb reported on the following:
• Her attendance at the last Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City, and she
thanked Ryan Hunt for all his efforts
• The City sponsored shredding events
• Her attendance at the Salvation Army's I 1 th Annual Veterans and Community
Expo
• Riverside County's Month of Arts and Culture
• Her participation as a guest reader at Barnes and Noble Book Store
• Her participation in the FIND Food Bank Telethon Fundraiser
• The next emergency preparedness event that will be held on June 1, 2024, at
the Cathedral City Library
• The Public Arts Commission and the Cathedral City Library Art Show Exhibits
Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported on the following:
• His attendance at the Senior Inspiration Awards Luncheon, where the City
honored senior volunteer Dirk Tacke
• His attendance at the retirement event for Anne Mayer, Executive Director of
the Riverside County Transportation Commission
• His attendance at the new Denny's official grand opening
• His attendance at the DAP Health's Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian
Awards fundraiser
• He hopes everyone spent time with family during the Easter Holiday
• His attendance at the Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Transportation Commission meeting
• His attendance at the Desert Business Association's mixer at the bar Black
Book
• His attendance at the Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City
• His attendance at the Dream Homes Park Groundbreaking
• His trip out of state to see the solar eclipse
• His attendance at the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting
• He discussed the extra visitors and extra traffic during the April festivals
• He encouraged everyone to support the CVRep theater by attending a show
Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez reported on the following:
• He discussed how well the Council represents the City at events locally and
throughout the area
• His attendance at many of the events already discussed by his fellow
Councilmembers
• His participation in a Spanish TV interview related to the Dream Homes Park
Groundbreaking
• His interaction with a local developer that he was able to assist and refer to
staff
Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ross discussed the environmental, public health and
economic issues associated with the Salton Sea, and the work being done.
Mayor Mark Carnevale reported on the following:
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• His attendance at the Voices for Children Fundraiser held at the Roost
• His attendance at the Dream Homes Park Groundbreaking
• His attendance at the Senior Center's Scam Awareness event held by
Assembly Member Wallis
• His attendance at the Salvation Army's 11th Annual Veterans and Community
Expo
• His attendance at Cathedral City resident Frances Scott's 100th Birthday
Celebration
• The residence concerns he received
• His attendance at the Senior Inspiration Awards Luncheon
• His attendance at the Boys and Girls Club International Meatball Festival
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Lamb and seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb
A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
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B. Minutes Approval
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1. City Council - Study Session - Mar 27, 2024 3:00 PM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Mar 27, 2024 5:30 PM
C. Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for March 2024
Recommendation: The City Council acting in its capacity for the City, the
Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency,
the Housing Successor Agency and the Cathedral City
Public Finance Authority Board receive and file payment of
claims and demands in the aggregate sum of$5,429,098.44
for the month of March 2024.
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D. Ratify the Nomination of Mitchell King by Councilmember Raymond
Gregory to fill the Unexpired Vacant Seat on the Architectural Review
Committee Continuing through June 30, 2026
Recommendation: To ratify the nomination of Mitchell King by Councilmember
Raymond Gregory to fill an unexpired term on the
Architectural Review Committee and appoint him to serve for
a term continuing through June 30, 2026.
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E. Annual Approval of the City's Investment Policy
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve the updated
investment policy.
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F. Approve the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Authority Agreement
with Visit Greater Palm Springs
Recommendation: To approve the amended and restated Joint Powers
Authority agreement with Visit Greater Palm Springs.
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G. Notice of Completion for the Tropical Storm Hilary Soil Removal Project
(M00020)
Recommendation: To accept and approve the Tropical Storm Hilary Soil
Removal Project (M00020) as completed; and, 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 Stice Company Inc. upon
expiration of the notice of completion.
Mario Rodriguez, expressed his support for those residents affected by Tropical
Storm Hilary.
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H. CFD 2006-1, IA#20 Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax (2nd Reading)
Recommendation: Conduct Second Reading and adopt the Ordinance
authorizing the levy of a special tax within Improvement Area
No. 20 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities
District No. 2006-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic. Park
and General Maintenance Services).
Ord 877
Resolution of Intention to Establish Improvement Area (IA) No. 21 - CFD
NO. 2006-01
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of Intention (ROI)
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4. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Award a Construction Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the Panorama
Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects
Recommendation: To award a construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in
the amount of$636,000.00 to provide pavement
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reconstruction on the Panorama Neighborhood streets of
Horizon Road (C08676), Los Gatos Road (C08677),
Panorama Road (C08678), East-West Alley (C08679), and
North-South Alley (C08680); and, approve a fifteen percent
(15%) contingency in the amount of$95,400.00 for
unforeseeable construction costs, making the total
encumbrance $731,400.00; and, authorize the City Manager
to execute the required contract documents; and, authorize
the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the
project, and issue the notice to proceed.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by
Councilmember Gutierrez to award a construction contract to Hardy & Harper,
Inc. in the amount of $636,000.00 to provide pavement reconstruction on the
Panorama Neighborhood streets of Horizon Road (C08676), Los Gatos Road
(C08677), Panorama Road (C08678), East-West Alley (C08679), and North-
South Alley (C08680); and, approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the
amount of $95,400.00 for unforeseeable construction costs, making the total
encumbrance $731,400.00; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the
required contract documents; and, authorize the City Engineer to request bonds
and insurance for the project, and issue the notice to proceed.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb g rY�
B. MiChavela Fest September 2024
Recommendation: To approve a Special Use Permit for the 2024 MiChavela
Festival to be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in the
Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
Ryan Hunt, Communications and Events Manager, indicated that the event
organizer would like the Council to consider sponsoring the event by waiving the
fee to rent the Cathedral City Amphitheater and cost to provide Police and Fire
services.
City Attorney Eric Vail advised the Council that they could not act on the request
for sponsorship since it was not included in the application or the staff report.
Mario Rodriguez, stated that he has attended this event in the past and thanked
Ryan Hunt for bringing this event forward.
It was the consensus of the City Council to bring an item back to consider
sponsorship of the event at a later date.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by
Councilmember Gregory to approve a Special Use Permit for the 2024
MiChavela Festival to be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in the Cathedral City
Community Amphitheater.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
SECONDER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
AYES: Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb
C. Approve Library Lease Agreement Between the City of Cathedral City
and County of Riverside
Recommendation: To approve Library Lease Agreement between the City of
Cathedral City and County of Riverside.
Mario Rodriguez, thanked the council for the opportunity to speak. He discussed
the library and its importance to the community.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by
Councilmember Lamb to approve Library Lease Agreement between the City of
Cathedral City and County of Riverside.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb
7. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Gutierrez would like to bring an item to a future meeting to discuss
the issue of individuals squatting on properties without permission. He indicated that
other cities have put a process in place utilizing their Police Department.
City Attorney Eric Vail discussed the City's jurisdiction over the issue and stated that
the staff can explore options.
It was the consensus of the City Council to agendize this item to discuss this matter
at a future meeting.
8. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
Mayor Carnevale adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 6:39 p.m.
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