HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2019-01 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
GOALS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR 2019.
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2019 the City Council held a Planning and Goal
Setting Workshop to establish goals for 2019; and
WHEREAS, many of the goals identified by the City Council can be achieved with
existing resources, however, in those cases where additional resources are required, the
need will be addressed through the budget amendment process.
NOW, THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council has identified the following items, by category, as
their Goals for 2019:
1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• Work with tribal officials to insure a smooth planning and development process
so that the Casino can break ground as soon as possible.
• Facilitate a quicker completion of Economic Development deals by reviewing
economic development policies and priorities by February 28
o Finalize the 13.5-acre transaction
o Work to fill empty store fronts as well as develop new construction
o Engage with Riverside County officials to bring the proposed RUHS
medical clinic to Cathedral City
o Work with County agencies, area non-profits and the local CCCC to
open a job training and resource center
• Demonstrate the City's commitment to the Auto Dealers by attending the
monthly meeting of their association with the objective that each
councilmember will go at least once in 2019
• Bring in new businesses to diversify the local economy and consider incentives
from cannabis revenues
• Review the status of the cannabis industry in Cathedral City including a report
on applications in progress and operating businesses
• Develop an Ambassador program to welcome new businesses and residents
to the City
2. INFRASTRUCTURE
• Provide an update on the Pavement Management plan to the Council by April
30, including financing recommendations to repair our streets such as the
development of a street assessment district
• Develop plans to improve the Date Palm entry to city
o Address general plan property designations and the zoning of parcels
along the west side of Date Palm from Vista Chino to 30th
o Improve drainage in flood prone areas
• Develop plans to address infrastructure north of Ramon Road near the Dream
Homes neighborhood, especially during or in advance of the planned road work
in the area
• Develop plans to address infrastructure north of 1-10
• Explore a sewer assessment district in the neighborhood near Ocotillo Park
• Look at ways to improve access to broadband internet service in the City
• Advance the Duvall interchange through the CVAG planning and approval
processes
3. FISCAL
• Revisit the parks maintenance portion of the LLD assessments for Panorama
and Century Parks including identifying ways to equalize how parks
maintenance and parks improvements are funded throughout the City
• Include funding in future budgets to reduce pension unfunded liability
• Develop future budgets to increase reserves
4. (A) POLICE
• Research concerns and develop recommendations for police staffing,
equipment and facilities
• Continue to build Police strength and special skills teams
• Discuss with the Chief ways in which police may be able to assist with code
enforcement
• Review with the Chief and Finance the benefits and costs of a north end police
substation
4. (B) FIRE
• Research concerns regarding fire staffing and develop plans to improve
diversity in the department
• Start construction on the new Fire station in 2019
5. CODE ENFORCEMENT
• Review the staffing and management structure of the code department and
consider adding additional staff
• Provide a review of ways to improve Code Enforcement in Cathedral City
including:
o Creating a volunteer code enforcement on patrol program
o Moving code enforcement from a complaint-based focus to an
education/program-based focus
o Providing an update on short-term vacation rental regulation and
enforcement efforts
o Tightening control on cannabis odor violations
6. PARKS
• Open the high school pool to the community during the summer
• Review the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and related policies:
o Site family-friendly amenities such as dog park, trails, community center
near where most people live
o Pursue annexation into the Desert Recreation District
• Offer smaller scale family-friendly events at local parks
• Develop a financing and construction plan for a community center
• Work on grants and other funding options for the Dog park, Dream Homes park
and the 1000 Trees initiative
7. HUMAN RESOURCES
• Place an emphasis on diversity in hiring and promotions and achieve a 100%
score on the HRC Municipal Equality Index
• Develop and implement an Employee appreciation program for all departments
including planning, building, engineering and code, and let the community know
about employee achievements and recognition
• Prepare a presentation for Council review on the costs and benefits of
implementing a 5-day week for city hall
• Integrate code enforcement into the volunteer process
8. HOUSING
• Increase funding to address homelessness through CVRM and other regional
partners and work on City programs for the homeless
• Work with developers to bring affordable housing construction to the City
9. COUNCIL PLANNING, FUTURE ACTIONS
• Do not lose sight of past Council goals
• Complete the Ophelia Bringas and Greg Pettis legacy reviews
• Discuss term limits for council members
• Engage residents to be more active in our community through civic affairs and
volunteering
SECTION 2. By adoption of this Resolution, the City Council is establishing the
aforementioned as the Goals for the City for 2019 and directs staff to move forward with
implementation and completion of these goals as feasible.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Cathedral City held on this 27th day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Gutierrez and Gregory; Mayor Pro Tem
Aguilar and Mayor Carnevale
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Mark arnevale, ayor
ATTEST:
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Tracey R.(Martinez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric S. Vai , City Attorney