District 1 Council Member· 2024-2028
Rita Lamb
Cathedral City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 2:43:08
- Avg per meeting
- 10:53
- Segments
- 2967
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Top issues during term (20)(Parks Rec)
FY 2026/27 Work Plan and District Art Initiatives
$10,000 general fund annual allocation plus Art in Public Places fund balance.
Panorama Park Dog Park Public Art Installation
Project costs will draw from the Art in Public Places fund.
Desert Recreation District Partnership and Park Maintenance
Impacts district finances and potential future parcel tax assessments for residents if annexed.
Esperanza Park Mural Project
The mural project is supported by a $50,000 allocation from a $98,167 state grant.
Esperanza Park Roundabout Sculpture Selection
The mural project is supported by a $50,000 allocation from a $98,167 state grant.
FY 2026/2027 Community Arts Grant Funding
$70,000 allocated from the general fund.
Establishment of City Poet Laureate Program
None for the first year, as the position is volunteered at zero cost.
2027 Yoga in the Park Program Funding
Allocates $3,100 from the PACE Small Events Budget for instructor pay and incidentals.
Historic Preservation Month Events & Future Scheduling
Events are supported through existing city staff resources and modest operational budgets.
Community Center and Recreation Facility Development
Estimated capital costs range widely based on site acquisition and renovation versus new construction, backed by approximately $13 million in projected bond proceeds from Measure W plus potential supplemental funds.
Cathedral City Festival of the Arts Planning
Details regarding artist compensation were reviewed as part of the event planning.
PACE Small Events Budget Allocations for Community Programs
Approximately $1,000 requested from the commission budget.
Family Fitness Festival Funding
Requires a $1,575 allocation from the PACE Small Events Budget.
Summer Meeting Schedule Adjustment
None directly from the recess, but requires upfront budgeting for summer programs.
Inter-Commission Coordination with PACE
No direct fiscal impact.
Esperanza Park Cultural Celebration Grant Subcommittee
Grant funding of approximately $98,000 covers cultural activation costs.
Community Center Feasibility Study and Site Selection
Substantial capital expenditure ranging in tens of millions of dollars, requiring alternative financing mechanisms beyond Measure W.
Esperanza Park Health Fair Planning
Potential utilization of the PACE Small Events budget for event-related costs.
Fall and Winter Special Events Schedule
Events are supported through city grants, sponsorships, and partnerships like C4 USA and Grocery Outlet.
Dream Homes Park Project Completion
Involves the release of retention funds held for Urban Habitat upon expiration of the Notice of Completion.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
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