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Commander Enos told the council that the FARO scanner can quickly capture crime-scene geometry and, combined with a 360-degree camera and the vendor’s software, can produce three-dimensional renderings useful for investigations and courtroom presentations. Enos said the scanner would allow investigators to continue other tasks while the device scans the scene: “The scanner would allow investigators to complete other tasks on the scene of incidents while the FARO scanner completes the scene diagram.”

Cost and funding: the FARO scanner hardware and software quote was $72,966.82; the IT workstation configured to run the software was quoted at $8,513.93, bringing the total to $81,480.75. The vendor offered a 5% discount if purchased within 30 days, the presentation said. Council Member Carnivale committed $40,000 from his district funds and Council Member Gutierrez committed $10,000. The council approved using the city’s Fiscal Year 2021–22 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESF) allocation to cover the remaining $31,480.75.

Why the purchase: staff said allied agencies sometimes cannot respond to scan requests, requiring department investigators to spend extended time documenting scenes. The FARO system is widely used by regional agencies, staff said, and includes training and a software warranty.

Vote: Council Member Carnivale made the motion to approve the expenditure plan; Mayor Kathleen Ross seconded. The motion carried on a roll call vote with all ayes recorded.

Ending: Staff will proceed with procurement and training per the approved funding plan. The purchase is intended to provide faster, more self-sufficient crime-scene documentation capability for the Cathedral City Police Department.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - Regular Meeting - January 8, 2025 5:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council approved spending to buy a FARO Focus 3D scanner and a Dell workstation to enable Cathedral City police to document crime scenes in-house; the scanner and workstation cost about $81,481 in total, funded by two council district contributions and a state supplemental law-enforcement account allocation.","taxTitle","Cathedral City, Riverside County, California","taxId",5539,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6676214,"Cathedral City council gives initial approval to 204-unit Date Palm apartment project, delegates final wall design to staff",3378,3452000,6830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2622431-c38b9dbf3d87e9f8c7b661a511f6f2ee&start=3452&end=6830","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2622431-c38b9dbf3d87e9f8c7b661a511f6f2ee/thumbnail_3452000.jpg","/articles/6676214/Cathedral-City/Riverside-County/California/Cathedral-City-council-gives-initial-approval-to-204-unit-Date-Palm-apartment-project-delegates-final-wall-design-to-staff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6676214-5f552d5a0daa036a65659cf816ff4dac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196532&Signature=lBJXOMdPKEeUSNyi6eoTR7sJb0bH2BX1b0q0YTyj-b0guS72XlgW9MWo8KIJZjkb4tAxhR~iAM88pWf9VqZwB-AcXYBKmmzHYjP1SQuu6WMNzuov9nv0BswQx8nKdyPHhhBKcceTb6vq0m8M49wpptYsSHawflG6kpxaRSl5qh6kZZt6~pmxLRakv~ihxhChIVC3h0ommNXJYaE6YuycHbGu59uiyocooqvRMaRejdk3alCBTpoFO2RBevLQ4vnpKXUAteaQTQHMMVOtWo6UrLtQ9H4B0b4uoZR5c5khK4romiaF-rZUf4CtTNZ7JV4-ULQKhnmn4y9xoxiMmE2Fbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cathedral City City Council voted on Jan. 8 to approve a set of entitlements — a general plan amendment, change of zone and design review — for a proposed 204-unit apartment community on a site fronting Date Palm Drive and Rosemount Road.

Staff presented the project as a multi-building complex with 204 units in 12 buildings (six two-story “Big House” buildings and six three-story “Stack House” buildings), 319 parking spaces (306 required, 292 covered), and on-site amenities including a clubhouse and pool. The council accepted the initial study and mitigated negative declaration prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Why it matters: the proposal represents a notable increase in multifamily housing supply in an area the staff described as appropriate for higher-density residential development given transit access and nearby services. The measure had been reviewed previously by the Architectural Review Committee and the Planning Commission, which recommended approval.

Project details and planning history: Cindy Schultz of the city planning staff summarized the application, noting the request to amend the general plan land-use designation from commercial to medium-high density residential and to change zoning from planned community commercial to R-3 multifamily. The project includes a retention basin that staff said would provide a buffer along the eastern property line; the basin width varies and was described as adding about 50 feet of separation in some locations. The three-story buildings would terrace down in places and reach a maximum height of 35 feet; the two-story buildings have a maximum height of just under 29 feet. The applicant proposed 6 ADA spaces and 8 electric-vehicle spaces and said the site is served by SunLine Route 4.

Public concerns and design clarifications: neighboring property owners raised concerns at the Planning Commission hearing about privacy, lighting, runoff and views. Staff and the applicant provided additional elevation and setback visuals for council review; staff noted the applicant increased setbacks compared with what current commercial zoning would allow and emphasized that the proposed R-3 standards are more stringent than the existing commercial entitlement would require.

Discussion on perimeter wall: several council members and the applicant discussed the design and materials of the perimeter wall along Date Palm Drive. Council Member Carnivale asked the developer to consider a more decorative, modern concrete-block or exposed-concrete treatment to better complement the corridor. The developer’s representative, Stefan Vogel, said the team was open to further refinements, adding, “We want to build a project that we’re proud of and that you guys are proud of.” The council ultimately approved the project with staff delegated authority to finalize the wall design rather than returning the project to the full council or Architectural Review Committee for that single detail.

Vote and motion: Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gregory made the motion to approve staff’s recommendation with the caveat that staff have final approval over the wall design; Council Member Oscar Gutierrez seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote with all ayes recorded.

What’s next: staff will finalize plan-check details and work with the applicant on the wall and landscape refinements the council requested. The council’s action authorized the change of zone (23-001), design review (23-002) and general plan amendment (GPA 23-002) consistent with the mitigated negative declaration adopted for the project.

Ending: The council approved the project as presented and asked staff and the applicant to continue working on site details that respond to neighborhood concerns while preserving the approved project scope.","The City Council approved a general plan amendment, zone change and design review for a proposed 204-unit apartment complex near Date Palm Drive and Rosemount Road, accepting the project's mitigated negative declaration and delegating final approval of perimeter-wall details to planning staff.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6676224,"Cathedral City residents decry strong odor from new cannabis grow; council agrees to place moratorium discussion on next agenda",4302,271000,4573000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2622431-c38b9dbf3d87e9f8c7b661a511f6f2ee&start=271&end=4573","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2622431-c38b9dbf3d87e9f8c7b661a511f6f2ee/thumbnail_271000.jpg","/articles/6676224/Cathedral-City/Riverside-County/California/Cathedral-City-residents-decry-strong-odor-from-new-cannabis-grow-council-agrees-to-place-moratorium-discussion-on-next-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6676224-762b35ef78aa8512c9c600136ebe9631/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196532&Signature=PsB-iimRUGL4BV8jGKjFS4AWtNp~w~9c365bx5nKu1Gmrrx4Jdi4S-zYumY-Vn4WygHKyBNQg5lEAdsuruN~m3EV7UQofS22FD5shSubFfI1fyBM0nUISTpxs2m9EHg5IlfK0YUUkAz5HN7BAHUxBNo5eFELuh~fYIYMP0mthmUnlycqnRGK4y6s1XbmrU9Ub5ZEF~M31N4An8qnxZUHK1UvxcC97B69y3by7ScmcAJMC6u8SzGcfxVENhQvx4kZ8EmuzCAzZQV2BmjiOCYBrpSJ0jUQFEEoHj2RqLwDP1FLYJ-J5QACpH4pk5Q5TXCLGRxp9O3kf14Rrqt4KcrgXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of residents told the Cathedral City City Council on Jan. 8 that a newly opened cannabis cultivation facility is producing a persistent odor that they said has disrupted daily life, exacerbated breathing problems and driven down nearby property values.

Speakers at the public-comment portion included homeowners and long-term resort owners who said the smell wafts into yards, RVs and public spaces near Date Palm Drive, Rosemount Road and the Outdoor Resorts community. Many urged immediate enforcement action and clearer city communication about mitigation steps.

The complaints prompted Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gregory and other council members to ask staff to return with an item that would temporarily pause new cannabis permits while the city reviews code, enforcement tools and mitigation options. Councilmembers directed staff to place consideration of a short-term moratorium on a future agenda so the body can review possible ordinance or policy changes and solicit public input.

Why it matters: speakers said the odor is recurring and wide-ranging, affecting residents, visitors and nearby cities. Several commenters said the smell reaches local schools and public shopping areas and could affect tourism and festivals the city typically promotes.

Residents described health and quality-of-life impacts. Carol Lowry, a resident of Desert Sands Mobile Home Park, said she cannot sit on her patio because of the odor and asked for an update on mitigation systems the grower had promised. Resident Greg Astley said the community needs timelines and enforcement steps, saying, “We just want the smell gone.” Dean Stepkoski, who said residents have installed their own air monitor at his resort, told the council the device was “reading twice as high as everywhere else around us.”

John Bodin, speaking as an owner at Outdoor Resorts, asked the council to set a timeline for resolving the problem and said promises made during project approvals — that the operation would not cause odors — have not been met. Georgine Fairbanks, a board member in neighboring Rancho Mirage, warned the problem is spilling beyond Cathedral City and said some people are already calling the city “Stink City.”

City staff and council responses: Councilmembers Carmen Carnivale and Oscar Gutierrez acknowledged the seriousness of the complaints and said they will press staff for more information. City Manager lehi (spelled in the transcript as cited) said staff is already surveying businesses and technology used in the industry and recommended a careful, studied review. On the dais, the mayor and council expressed the need for both short-term relief for residents and longer-term code changes.

Legal and procedural note: councilmembers asked staff to place a moratorium item on a future agenda. City staff and the city attorney told the council that an initial moratorium is typically short (the city manager referenced a roughly 45-day initial period) and that state/local processes allow subsequent extensions while a jurisdiction studies code changes. The council did not adopt a moratorium at the Jan. 8 meeting; it only asked staff to prepare the item for formal consideration at a future meeting.

Community monitoring and enforcement: residents said they have repeatedly reported odors to the city and some have purchased independent air monitors to document conditions. One resident said contacting city compliance staff yielded little clarity about enforcement status. Commenters urged the council to use the city’s permit authority to require effective mitigation or to order temporary shutdowns when odors leave the property.

What’s next: Councilmembers agreed to add an item to a future agenda so the city can consider a temporary moratorium on new or expanded cannabis permits and to gather technical and enforcement information. The council asked staff to consult the cannabis task force and return with recommendations, including any necessary ordinance language and potential timelines.

Ending: Councilmembers said they want a transparent process that balances legal constraints with residents’ reports of health and quality-of-life impacts. No formal regulatory action was taken at the Jan. 8 meeting; the city will agendize the moratorium item for a future hearing.","Dozens of Cathedral City residents told the City Council on Jan. 8 that a recently opened cannabis cultivation facility has caused persistent, strong odors that they say affect health, outdoor life and property values; the council asked staff to prepare a moratorium item for a future meeting so it can study possible ordinance changes.","actionData","errors"]

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