Council approves First Reading of Ordinance to Update the Cathedral City Development Code, 4–0

First Reading of Ordinance to Update the Cathedral City Development Code

4 yes, 0 no

Raymond Gregory (yes), Rita Lamb (yes), Ernesto Gutierrez (yes), Christina Gordon (yes)

Consent Agenda Approval

4 yes, 0 no

Ernesto Gutierrez (yes), Rita Lamb (yes), Raymond Gregory (yes), Christina Gordon (yes)

Security Cameras and Dispatch Alert System Budget Amendment

4 yes, 0 no

Ernesto Gutierrez (yes), Rita Lamb (yes), Raymond Gregory (yes), Christina Gordon (yes)

Ordinance 894 Amendment, 2025 California Building and Fire Codes

4 yes, 0 no

Christina Gordon (yes), Ernesto Gutierrez (yes), Rita Lamb (yes), Raymond Gregory (yes)

Excused Absence for Council Member Ross

4 yes, 0 no

Raymond Gregory (yes), Rita Lamb (yes), Ernesto Gutierrez (yes), Christina Gordon (yes)

First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapters 3.48 and 5.88 Regarding Cannabis Taxes, Licensing, AB 1775, and Odor Control Compliance

4 yes, 0 no

Christina Gordon (yes), Ernesto Gutierrez (yes), Rita Lamb (yes), Raymond Gregory (yes)

Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda

4 yes, 0 no

Commissioner/Committee Member Attendance Record

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of the Third Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Visit Greater Palm Springs (VGPS)

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of the Development of a Satellite Training Ground at Fire Station 1 and Authorization to Expend Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) and Instructional Service Agreement (ISA) Training Reimbursement Funds for the Purchase and…

4 yes, 0 no

Purchase of One New Type I Ambulance – Fleet Replacement

4 yes, 0 no

Acceptance of FY 2025 AFG Grant for Fire Station 2 Fire Sprinkler System Retrofit Project

4 yes, 0 no

Notice of Completion for HSIP Cycle 9A: Traffic Signal Improvements at 12 Intersections (C08752)

4 yes, 0 no

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.

4 yes, 0 no

Notice of Completion for HSIP Cycle 11D: Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades Project (C08757)

4 yes, 0 no

Yoga Classes in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater - 2027 funded by the Parks and Community Events Commission Events Budget

4 yes, 0 no

Approval for the Purchase of a Meridian Traffic Control Trailer

4 yes, 0 no

Amended Agreement for Services with Conrad Angel Corral for Cathedral City TV (CCTV) Production Services

4 yes, 0 no

Agreement for Services with Poderosos Latinos, LLC for Spanish-Language Video Podcast Production

4 yes, 0 no

Resolution of Intention to Establish Improvement Area (IA) No. 24 (Foothill Cove) - CFD 2006-01

4 yes, 0 no

Approve the Public Arts Commission's Recommendation to Start a Cathedral City Poet Laureate Program

4 yes, 0 no

Establishment of Subcommittees for Public Art Projects

2 yes, 0 no

Gregory Marks (yes), Craig Liebelt (yes)

Approval of August 11, 2026 Meeting Minutes

3 yes, 0 no

Approval of the August 11, 2026 meeting minutes.

3 yes, 0 no

Panorama Park Dog Park Public Art Installation

Commissioners agreed to prioritize placing a new sculpture and exploring a mural at Century Park, making it the latest city park to receive public art.

What it means: Neighborhood residents and park visitors in District 3.

FY 2026/27 Work Plan and District Art Initiatives

A new proposal aims to fund community-led art projects across all five council districts in partnership with local artists and nonprofits.

What it means: Proposed budget of $5,000 per district project.

Cannabis Odor Mitigation and Enforcement

The city is updating cannabis rules to allow food and live events at lounges under AB 1775 while extending deadlines for odor control compliance.

What it means: Cannabis business operators gaining operational flexibility and residents benefiting from stricter odor compliance enforcement.

Civic Center Security and Dispatch Upgrades

The city is spending over $133,000 to fix security camera blind spots and upgrade panic buttons and dispatch alerts at City Hall.

What it means: Requires a general fund budget amendment of $133,594.51.

Comprehensive Development Code Update

The city has completely rewritten its zoning, subdivision, and design rules for the first time since 1981 to make building projects easier and align with the general plan.

What it means: Property owners, developers, and residents seeking clearer and more efficient land-use regulations.