HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2020-04 RESOLUTION NO. 2020- 04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
GOALS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR 2020.
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2020 the City Council held a Planning and Goal
Setting Workshop to establish goals for 2020; 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 2020:
1. Police and Fire
a. Prepare a study session presentation on the current Animal Control
contract and its costs and provide an analysis of options for the future
including renewing the current contract or developing a contract with
another agency.
b. Develop a plan to make the public aware of the successes of the Police
Department including publicizing local crime data and consider community
events showcasing the Police Department
c. Review existing Police and Fire staffing plans and develop options and
cost estimates to address future needs.
d. Prepare a study session presentation on the Emergency Preparedness
Plan and include options to promote the CERT program for training
residents.
i. Include options to revive and expand neighborhood watch
programs including the use of social media for virtual watch
programs.
e. Prepare a study session presentation on Fireworks as part of the
presentation on the 2019 Building and Fire Code adoption.
f. Consider the use of SLESA funds for the purchase of additional cameras
for the Police Department.
2. Housing and Homelessness
a. Conduct research and present findings to Council related to the use of
mini-homes or other options for housing the homeless.
b. In cooperation with regional partners, provide a presentation to Council on
options available for summer cooling centers for the homeless.
3. Economic Development and Events
a. In partnership with the GCVCC prepare a local purchasing directory.
b. Plan and promote amphitheater events.
c. Coordinate with tribal officials and let the community know about the
status of the Casino project.
d. Continue to work on the Council goals from 2019 that remain in progress
including:
i. Development of the 13.5 acres.
ii. Work to fill empty store fronts as well as develop new construction.
iii. Engage with Riverside County to bring the proposed RUHS medical
clinic to Cathedral City.
iv. Work with regional partners to open a job training and resource
center.
v. Bring in new businesses to diversify the local economy.
e. Continue to pursue agreements with new businesses to promote local first
hiring
4. Streets and Transportation
a. Complete an inventory of all gaps in sidewalks on arterial streets in
Cathedral City and seek funding options to fill in the identified gaps.
b. Review the City wayfinding signs and identify new features that may need
to be identified on the signs and the costs to update the signs.
c. Review the procedures for establishing street assessment districts and the
need for such districts in specific areas or citywide.
i. Review the status of efforts to establish sewer assessment districts
and work for successful implementation.
d. Review the City active transportation plan and work to establish and
promote a Cathedral City bicycle loop and multi-use, off-street paths.
5. Finance
a. Develop an on-line business license inventory and improve enforcement
action against operating unlicensed business, including mobile car wash
businesses.
b. Contract for the completion of a comprehensive fee study and separately
for a development impact fee (DIF) study.
c. Conduct an inventory of licensed long-term rental properties and take
action to identify and license any unlicensed properties.
d. Prepare a study session presentation on the City's debt status and debt
management efforts.
e. By the end of calendar year 2020 complete a review and presentation to
Council on the new City Hall operating hours including data on the use of
the various services provided.
f. Evaluate the options available and costs related to the creation of an
Assistant City Manager position.
g. Provide a presentation and facilitate a Council discussion on Consumer
Choice Aggregation and the Desert Community Energy JPA.
6. Code Enforcement
a. Improve Code Enforcement services:
i. Continue to review options for providing support to Code
Enforcement from other departments.
ii. Expand volunteer options for providing support to Code
Enforcement.
iii. Expand community outreach and education related to relevant
municipal code provisions.
iv. Consider the need to add resources in Code Enforcement.
b. Develop options for a more program-based approach to Code
Enforcement.
c. Encourage the STVR task force to provide their report and
recommendations to Council by June 1.
d. Conduct a study session review of the municipal code provisions related
to shopping carts.
e. Pressure the Post Office to address the unacceptable condition of the
landscaping at their facility.
f. Prepare a study session presentation and consider the costs and
effectiveness of implementing parking restrictions on street sweeping
days.
g. Complete a review of the property maintenance provisions in the
municipal code including sections relating to maintenance of property,
appearance of property and nuisances.
7. Parks and Recreation Facilities
a. Work with Parks and Community Events Commissioners to develop
interim lists of desired park improvements as a first step toward the
ultimate development of a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
b. Explore funding opportunities for development of the land acquired for a
new Cathedral City dog park.
c. Explore the attainment of an age-friendly city designation from the World
Health Organization.
8. Other Goals and Continuing Goals from 2019
a. Review the definitions of residential property related to the setback
requirements in the Cannabis regulations in the municipal code.
b. Work to improve the Date Palm entry into the city.
c. Address infrastructure in the area north of Ramon Road near the Dream
Homes neighborhood.
d. Develop plans to address infrastructure north of 1-10.
e. Advance the DaVall interchange through the CVAG planning and approval
process.
f. Pursue annexation into the Desert Recreation District which includes
funding for a community center.
g. Offer smaller-scale family-friendly events at local parks.
h. Place an emphasis on diversity in hiring and achieve a 100 score on the
HRC Municipal Equality Index.
SECTION 2. By adoption of this Resolution, the City Council is establishing the
aforementioned as the Goals for the City for 2020 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 26th day of February, 2020, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Lamb, Gutierrez and Carnevale; Mayor Pro
Tem Gregory and Mayor Aguilar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
J.h Aguilar, Ma►•r
ATTEST:
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racey R. artine , City Clerk L
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric S. Vail, City Attorney