HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2020-08 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL
CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FEE
SCHEDULE REFLECTING ACTUAL COST OF IMPLEMENTING THE
STREET, NEIGHBORHOOD AND/OR DISTRICT IDENTIFICATION
STREET SIGN BLADE "TOPPER" POLICY
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the City Council of Cathedral City approved the
Street, Neighborhood and/or District Identification Street Sign Blade "Topper" Policy
("Policy") attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, Street Sign Blade Toppers ("Topper(s)") are typically additional signs
placed on top of street name sign blades that provide additional information; and
WHEREAS, adding Toppers in areas or on specific streets can provide a sense of
identity or can recognize a special person; and
WHEREAS, implementation of the Policy requires the proponents of Toppers to
submit applications with proposed wording that fits a City prescribed template, pay fees,
and once approved by the City, pay for the fabrication and installation of the Toppers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City Manager or his or her
designee to establish a fee schedule reflecting the actual cost of Policy implementation,
including staff time, vendor processing, materials and installation costs for each Topper.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager or his or her designee is authorized to establish a
fee schedule reflecting the actual cost of implementing the Street, Neighborhood and/or
District Identification Street Sign Blade "Topper" Policy.
SECTION 2. At the direction of the City Manager, the Street, Neighborhood and/or
District Identification Street Sign Blade "Topper" Policy fee schedule may be adjusted
administratively to ensure fees reflect the actual cost of implementing the Street,
Neighborhood and/or District Identification Street Sign Blade "Topper" Policy.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Cathedral City held on this 25th day of March, 2020, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Lamb, Gutierrez and Carnevale; Mayor Pro
Tem Gregory and Mayor Aguilar
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Abstain: None
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ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO 'ORM:
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Eric S. Vail, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
Street, Neighborhood and/or District Identification Street Sign Blade "Topper" Policy
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City of Cathedral City
Street, Neighborhood and/or District Identification Street Sign Blade"Toppers"
INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATION
The City approval process for street, neighborhood and/or district identification "Toppers"
outlined in this application covers only those signs to be placed above a City maintained street
name blade assembly that is installed within the public right-of-way.
Understanding the Process
The following outlines the City's street, neighborhood and/or district Topper permitting, review
and approval process. All Toppers will be subject to City Council final approval.
1. DESIGNATE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE STREET, NEIGHBORHOOD AND/OR
DISTRICT INTENDED TO RECEIVE TOPPERS
• Individuals and/or groups requesting to designate a street, a neighborhood and/or district using
a single or multiple Toppers are responsible for identifying the street, neighborhood and/or
district boundaries where the Topper(s) are proposed to be placed. This determination is the
first step in the process and needs to be completed well before making the initial Topper
application with the City. Topper applicants must confer with the residents/businesses of the
designated area through a public consultation process and must be able to demonstrate
consensus amongst all involved and affected via a petition or questionnaire.
• Street/neighborhood/district boundaries need to reflect at least one of the following conditions:
a location of a historically or culturally significant person, an area of unique architecture or
historic significance; a commercial district; a ceremonial purpose (such as a parade route,
festival area,major sporting event course,etc.);an established neighborhood whether a specific
subdivision or a zoning district; a City identified district.
• Applicants must furnish a map of the area to be designated using Toppers, locations of the
proposed Toppers and the quantities requested. The map needs to clearly illustrate
street/neighborhood and/or district boundaries and significant features, including subdivision
boundaries.
2. NAMES ON THE TOPPERS FOR THE STREET,NEIGHBORHOOD AND/OR DISTRICT
• Names for street, neighborhoods and/or districts Toppers shall be unique, distinctive and
clearly associated to the area that it is intended to represent.
• Names on Toppers should convey a sense of place and community and should celebrate the
distinguishing characteristics of the street, neighborhood and/or district.
• Names on Toppers should be understandable, recognizable and explainable to the citizens of
the community.
3. STREET,NEIGHBORHOOD AND/OR DISTRICT TOPPER SPECIFICATIONS
• Maximum Topper sign blade dimensions are 26" wide and 12" tall. (The City will only
authorize a maximum of one topper assembly per street name blade sign pole.)
• Toppers will be constructed of 0.100"thick sheet aluminum with anti-fading/graffiti coating.
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City of Cathedral City
Street, Neighborhood and/or District Identification Street Sign Blade"Toppers"
INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATION
• Text on Toppers will be legible for pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
• Toppers can only be used to identify a street,neighborhood and/or district as previously stated.
Toppers cannot be used for purposes of commercial advertising, the promotion of any type of
negative message or the promotion of date specific events.
• Graphics and wording on the Toppers are subject to review and recommendation for approval
by the City of Cathedral City Public Works Department,the Engineering Department's Traffic
Division and the City Manager prior to forwarding to City Council.
• The City Council will make the final determination if the Topper is appropriate and if
consensus amongst all involved and affected has been achieved.
• Applicants are responsible for proposing Topper locations and, if approved, pay the fee for the
fabrication and installation of each Topper by the City in accordance with the requirements
within this application and payment of the applicable fees on a per Topper basis. Toppers will
only be ordered and installed by the City of Cathedral City.
4. COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE STREET, NEIGHBORHOOD AND/OR DISTRICT
TOPPER APPLICATION
• Submit completed Topper applications to the Cathedral City Public Works Department. The
Public Works Department will review the application for conformance with the requirements
of this policy prior to forwarding to the Engineering Department's Traffic Division and City
Manager. The City of Cathedral City reserves the right to refuse approval of an application
for any reason.
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City of Cathedral City
Street, Neighborhood and/or District Identification Street Sign Blade"Toppers"
INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATION
Application for Street, Neighborhood and/or District Toppers
Submit completed applications to:
City of Cathedral City
Public Works Department
Attn: Public Works Manager
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City CA 92234
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name of Street,Neighborhood and/or District to be identified for the toppers:
Is the area to be identified using toppers part of an established street, neighborhood, subdivision,
or commercial/business district? ❑ Yes 0 No
Name of Person(s) Responsible for Application:
Address:
Full mailing address—City,State,Zip Code
Email:
Phone:
List phone number(s)where you can be reached during normal business hours
Message to Appear on Proposed Topper:
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City of Cathedral City
Street, Neighborhood and/or District Identification Street Sign Blade"Toppers"
INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATION
Map showing the street, neighborhood and/or district boundaries and the location of the existing
street name sign blade poles where sign Toppers are proposed:
Sketch in this space and/or attach a map that clearly illustrates boundary limits and note all locations where Toppers are proposed
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City of Cathedral City
Street, Neighborhood and/or District Identification Street Sign Blade"Toppers"
INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATION
Fees:
• $194.00 nonrefundable fee required when submitting this Topper application for City
review.
If the topper application is recommended for City Council approval by City Staff, the Applicant
will pay the following fees before being presented to the City Council:
• A $209.00 Topper Staff Report preparation fee.
If the topper receives approval from the City Council, the Applicant will pay the following fees:
• $100.00 graphics preparation fee. Single fee is applicable for one topper or multiple
identically named toppers.
• $175.00 fee for the fabrication of each topper, installation hardware and delivery to the
City.
• $80.00 fee for installation labor and equipment for each topper.
Once fees are paid, Toppers become the property of the City of Cathedral City. The City of
Cathedral City reserves the right to remove Toppers for any reason, including but not limited to,
Toppers that are damaged, faded or otherwise no longer serve their originally intended purpose.
The City of Cathedral City is not responsible to maintain Toppers and is not responsible for their
replacement if they are missing, damaged or destroyed. Applicants may pay fees for replacement
Toppers for the City to install if maintenance and/or replacement is necessary. The fees to fabricate
and install a replacement Topper is the same as the fee to install a new Topper.
Note: City Council reserves the right to make exceptions to this Topper Policy for signage and/or
recognitions in conjunction with established student naming programs, school Topper programs,
the Facility Naming Policy and any other overlapping naming recognition programs.
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