# City Council - Special Regular Meeting - September 16, 2026 5:30 PM

The City Council of Cathedral City held a special regular meeting on September 16, 2026, which included significant procurement and contracting discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a contract amendment with Montage Agency LLC for the Cathedral City Pride event, involving a name change from Cathedral City LGBT plus Days to Cathedral City Pride and a date change for the 2027 event. The council also awarded a construction contract to Elknor Belco Electric Inc. for the Cathedral Canyon Drive and Canyon Shores Drive traffic signal project, with a budget of $600,000 including a 20% contingency. Additionally, the council approved a contract with Petrochem Materials Innovation LLC for the fiscal year 2026-2027 Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (RIAS) project, with a construction budget of $678,000 funded primarily by Measure W. An update on the capital improvement program was provided, highlighting ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects totaling approximately $8 million in roadway investments. The council authorized staff to apply for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 13 grant, with a task order for consultant services not to exceed $65,000 and a local match estimated at $200,000 per fiscal year. The meeting also featured extensive public comments and council discussion on the Pride event's rebranding and community impact. All procurement-related motions were approved unanimously.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council - Special Regular Meeting - September 16, 2026 5:30 PM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsnN989e4Zk) - Discover Cathedral City