Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2). Number of Claims 3.

1. Craig Sanborn – Claim for Damages

2. Robert Williams – Claim for Damages

3. Christopher Jackson – Claim for Damages

Recommendation:

There is no Staff Recommendation

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)

Number of Matters: One (1) Irene Gorosave -Torres v. City of Cathedral City et al.

Case No.: CVPS2406366

Recommendation:

There is no Staff Recommendation

Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6

Labor Negotiator: Algeria Ford, Assistant City Attorney and Eugenia Torres, Human Resources Manager

Employee Organization: Police Officers Association

Recommendation:

There is no Staff Recommendation

Code Compliance Division Updates

Recommendation:

There is no specific recommendation, this staff report and presentation are intended to provide updates from the Code Compliance division. City Council may elect to provide feedback on specific focal areas of the presentation that may guide and inform future presentations and actions.

Cathedral City Community Amphitheater Marketing Update

Recommendation:

This item is presented for information, discussion, and direction only.

Measure W Implementation Plan

Recommendation:

This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.

Facilities Master Plan Update

Recommendation:

This agenda item is for review and discussion only.

Approval of November 13, 2024 Study Session and Regular Council Meeting Minutes

Recommendation:

Approve November 13, 2024 Study Session and Regular Council Meeting Minutes.

Demand Register - November 2024

Recommendation:

Receive and File

Approve a Resolution Adopting an Updated City-Wide Salary Schedule

Recommendation:

To adopt a resolution approving city-wide publicly available pay schedules in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Sections 570.5, 571, 571.1 This resolution will supersede all previous resolutions regarding job classifications and compensation levels to the extent they conflict with this new recommendation. 

Administrative Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2020-21 and FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plans

Recommendation:

To approve an Administrative Amendment to the city’s FY 2020-21 and FY 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plans (AAP) to allocate remaining CDBG funds to supplement the Whitewater Neighborhood Road Improvement Project and reallocate remaining CDBG CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds for Desert Access and Mobility for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Council Appointments to Various Local Agencies

Recommendation:

To review the list of Local Agency Assignments and ratify the appointments.

Task Order for the Design of Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements at East Palm Canyon Drive and Cree Road

Recommendation:

Approve Task Order 01 for engineering design services of a traffic signal at the intersection of East Palm Canyon Drive and Cree Road with the city’s on-call engineering support consultant, Interwest Consulting Group in the not to exceed amount of $76,800; and authorize the City Engineer to execute the Task Order.

First reading of an ordinance to amend zoning code to add driveway width standard, allow a greater percentage of front yard to be improved as a driveway, introduce civil fines for parking infractions, and prohibit parking in front of a mailbox.

Recommendation:

Introduce and provide first reading by title only; and waive further readings of an ordinance to amend Title 9 and Title 12 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code by amending Chapters 9.12, 9.14, 12.12, and 12.32. The proposed changes will revise sections relating to driveway width and guidelines for the percentage of the front yard that can be improved as a driveway, introduce civil fines for parking infractions, and amend areas designated as no parking areas to include restrictions for parking in front of a mailbox.  

Assembly Bill (AB) 1600 Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Development Impact Fee Report

Recommendation:

To approve a resolution accepting the Annual AB 1600 Development Fee Report for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024

Purchase of One New Ambulance

Recommendation:

The Fire Department requests authorization to purchase one Medix MSV 170 ambulance on a 2024 chassis from Republic Emergency Vehicle Services (EVS), to include a Striker Power Gurney and Loader in the amount $388,982.72.

Contract Award for Design Professional Services to STC Traffic, Inc. for the SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program for Perez Road Class IV Separated Bikeways Project (C08673) and Whispering Palms Trail Class III Bike Routes Project (C08672).

Recommendation:

Amendment Number Two to the Reimbursement Agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments for the Cathedral Canyon Bridge Project to Provide for Traffic Signal Improvements at the Intersection Between Canyon Shores Drive and Cathedral Canyon Drive.

Recommendation:

To authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to execute Amendment Number Two to the reimbursement agreement between the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and the City of Cathedral City for the construction of Cathedral Canyon Bridge project in an amount not-to-exceed $700,000 to provide engineering design and construction of traffic signal improvements at the intersection between Canyon Shores Drive and Cathedral Canyon Drive; and, approve a budget adjustment for the same amount.

Contract Award for Zoning Code Update

Recommendation:

To approve a professional services agreement with Mintier Harnish, to update the City’s zoning code and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.

Purchase of Fire Department PSEC Radios

Recommendation:

To authorize the purchase of 24 portable and 15 mobile radios from Motorola Solutions in the amount of $431,253.91, and authorize the city manager or designee, to execute all necessary documents for the purchase.

Award a Construction Contract to Hardy and Harper, Inc. for the FY 2024-2025 City Streets Pavement Reconstruction Projects

Recommendation:

To award a construction contract to Hardy and Harper, Inc. in the amount of $1,432,000.00 for the fiscal year (FY) 2024-2025 City Streets Pavement Reconstruction Projects at Shifting Sands Trail (C08688), Sky Blue Water Trail (C08689), 33rd Avenue (C08690), Ventura Drive (C08691), and Avenida Quintana (C08692); and, approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $214,800.00 for unforeseeable construction costs, thereby bringing the total to $1,646,800.00; 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.

Civic Center Elevator Replacement

Recommendation:

To authorize staff to purchase and install two new elevators in the Civic Center complex for City Hall and the Police Department in the amount of $307,740.79 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract required to complete the work; and authorize a Facilities

Fund (614) budget amendment.

Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for the Implementation of a Local Transactions and Use Tax and the Authorization of Examination of Records

Recommendation:

1.    Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX.”

2.    Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAXES RECORDS.”

3.    Authorize the necessary budget amendment of $175,000.