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City Council - Study Session - July 22, 2026 3PM
Published: Jul 22, 2026
Cathedral City Considers Amendments to Cannabis Ordinances to Allow Events and Live Entertainment in Lounges
The City Council discussed proposed amendments to the city's cannabis ordinances, primarily focusing on Assembly Bill 1775, which would allow licensed cannabis consumption lounges to host ticketed and non-ticketed events, live entertainment, and lounge activities. These amendments would permit the sale of non-cannabis food and beverages, subject to health codes, and allow for live performances within consumption areas. The city would retain existing regulations on occupancy, odor control, noise, and hours of operation. The proposal also includes clarifying language regarding tax filings, reporting of gross receipts, and grounds for license denial or revocation. The city council is considering adopting these changes to align with state law and enhance local business opportunities, while maintaining regulatory control. The cannabis task force will review the draft ordinance before it returns to the council.
City Council Considers New Volunteer Program for Code Compliance and Community Engagement
The City Council discussed the implementation of a Code Compliance Volunteer Program, proposed to be named the 'Community Engagement and Enhancement Program.' This program aims to increase community engagement, enhance public awareness of municipal standards, support neighborhood quality of life, and involve non-enforcement volunteer participation. Volunteers would assist with tasks such as staffing information booths, neighborhood outreach, removing illegal signage, verifying garage sale permits, and monitoring vacant buildings. Volunteers would undergo structured training, including situational awareness and verbal deescalation, and would not present themselves as code officers. The program is proposed as a 12-month pilot, modeled after a successful program in Eastvale, with an estimated cost of approximately $50 per volunteer for city-issued clothing and operational costs for iPads and volunteer management software. The program would not replace paid code officers but would assist them with non-enforcement duties.
Desert Recreation District Provides Update on Park Maintenance and Programming, Discusses Future Service Agreement and Parcel Tax Initiative
The City Council received an update on the Desert Recreation District (DRD) services, focusing on park maintenance and programming within Cathedral City. The DRD highlighted their efforts in maintaining six city parks, including daily visibility, reporting, and coordinating with city staff for repairs and safety. They also presented on various community programs offered, such as craft clubs, summer feeding programs, water days, coffee and conversation at the senior center, and wellness walks. The DRD is exploring a multi-year service agreement with the city, moving away from annexation plans. Discussions also touched on fiscal impacts, with a budgeted $1.798 million for FY 25-26, and potential overages in park maintenance costs due to higher utility expenses. The DRD is also working on a parcel tax initiative to be placed on the November 3rd ballot to address a projected $6.3 million deficit.
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