HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2022-09 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
GOALS AND DEPARTMENTAL WORK PLANS THAT
HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
2022.
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2022 the City Council held a Planning and Goal
Setting Workshop to establish goals for 2022; 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 development or 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 2021:
A. Parks and Recreation
a. Complete the budgeted parks improvements and provide periodic status
updates to Council;
b. Complete the Cathedral City High School Swimming Pool agreements with
the Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) and the Desert Recreation
District (DRD) for approval by Council and provide community access to the
pool in the summer of 2022;
c. Work toward a successful DRD annexation election in 2022;
d. Support the Parks and Community Events (PACE) Commission in providing
small community events in the parks including potentially a 5K run, events to
introduce the community to the DRD and events to support community non-
profits;
e. Provide a volunteer appreciation event in 2022;
f. Develop cost estimates for construction of new pickleball courts or conversion
of existing tennis courts to be used for pickleball; and,
g. Identify and evaluate options to provide a public pool and/or community
recreation center in Cathedral City in conjunction with the DRD.
B. Streets and Infrastructure
a. Develop an electric vehicle transition plan to comply with upcoming state
mandates and include consideration of publicly accessible charging stations;
b. Provide a comprehensive review of allowable uses of CDBG funding including
information on programs and services provided in other jurisdictions;
c. Develop an entryway, medians, and lighting master plan to provide appealing
gateways to the City;
d. Explore a professional services contract to gauge property owner interest and
potentially develop an Assessment District to provide infrastructure in the
area north of Ramon Road and west of CV Link; and,
e. Conduct research and prepare a report on the history of a joint Coachella
Valley Council.
C. Finance and General Government
a. Develop employee recognition and appreciation events and programs
including opportunities to interact with management;
b. Evaluate City communications with the public and needed improvements
including increased use of video and communication with Spanish speakers;
c. Provide an on-line calendar to display Amphitheater bookings;
d. Explore providing a General Fund Capital Projects List as part of
development of the next biennial budget;
e. Develop and adopt a Facilities Master Plan;
f. Develop and adopt an Information Technology Master Plan including
consideration of providing public WiFi access in parks;
g. Explore the development of a citywide fiber optic broadband network;
h. Evaluate annually the additional payments for PERS and OPEB debt
obligations;
i. Expand the Tyler Munis budgeting module and improve budget reporting to
departments and Council;
j. Implement improvement to purchasing practices and procedures to align with
procurement code requirements; and,
k. Complete a comprehensive review of Cannabis including the costs and
requirements of cannabis licensing, code requirements and enforcement and
taxation.
D. Code Enforcement
a. Implement the pro-active model for providing Code Enforcement services;
b. Provide a follow-up presentation on the integration of the Short-Term
Vacation Rental enforcement and general code enforcement teams;
c. Continue to prioritize illegal parking enforcement; and,
d. Evaluate and improve the Tyler 311 app & related notification processes.
E. Public Safety
a. Fill the authorized Ambulance Operator (AO) positions and complete the
transition to the Ambulance Operator Program;
b. Provision of the third ambulance;
c. Provide regular, comprehensive reporting on the Homeless Liaison program
including results, status of cases, clean-ups and other services provided;
d. Develop a Police Chief/Fire Chief and Police Officer at Your Corner program
or integrate into the City Hall at Your Corner program; and,
e. Provide increased and improved opportunities for Police and Fire personnel
to interact with the community.
F. Community & Economic Development
a. Streamline and improve the development review, permitting and inspection
processes;
b. Complete and improve the installation of the Tyler EnerGov software to
automate, improve and streamline the plan review, permitting and inspection
processes;
c. Complete the comprehensive update of the Cathedral City Municipal Code
with initial emphasis on Chapter 9 (zoning) and Chapter 5 (business
regulations);
d. Update and improve methods to communicate with developers, contractors
and the public on Planning and Building processes;
e. Implement a mobile home park inspection program with associated cost
recovery fees;
f. Evaluate data and work with CVEP to identify holes in the local economy and
develop plans to address;
g. Update the Thousand Palms annexation fiscal analysis; and,
h. Complete the entitlements for the 13.5 acres and work with the developer on
construction documents, plan review and permits to keep the development
process on target to meet the established schedule.
Departmental Work Plans
I. Administrative Services
A. Finance
a. Implement Tyler Munis Position Budget Control for the Next Biennial Budget
Cycle (FY 2023/2024 & FY 2024/2025);
b. Implement the Tyler Munis Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Inventory
and Work Order System;
c. Commence Tyler Munis Payroll Enhancements;
d. Issue a Pension Obligation Bond (POB) for Public Employee Retirement
System (PERS) Unfunded Actuarial Liability (UAL);
e. Complete Cathedral City Municipal Code (CCMC) Update;
f. Streamline and Enhance Cannabis/Business Licensing Processes;
g. Review and Implement Internal Processes for Purchasing (i.e., Purchasing
Checklist);
h. Support the Desert Recreation District (DRD) Formation; and,
i. Create an active Risk Management Role/Function with Departments &
Divisions to Mitigate Potential Litigation.
B. Information Technology
a. Deliver an IT Strategic Master Plan;
b. Conduct a Technology Audit — to be incorporated in the Tyler EAM and
Inventory modules:
1 . Laptops, desktops, iPads, etc.
2. Cell phones
3. Shared vs. private printers
c. Increase Stability/Speed of Wi-Fi Connection by Upgrading City Hall Wi-Fi;
d. Add Web-link to Laserfiche (2021 Council Goal #3-q);
e. Migrate PD users back to Cyrun Alliance CAD/RMS;
f. Implement a Fuel Management System to integrate with Tyler EAM;
g. Continue to improve serviceability by adding/updating hardware and/or
adding/updating server software, such as operating system, database, email
systems, file server systems, and telephone systems;
h. Continue improving GIS data and mapping system;
i. Continue utilizing/training staff on Office 365 to provide cloud storage, cloud
email system, online collaboration, conferencing, instant messaging, and new
office versions; and,
j. Continue improving IT Security hardware & software solutions to include the
deployment of a yearly IT Security Awareness Training.
C. Facilities
a. Leverage the Facilities Reserve Study Plan to Initiate a Facilities Master Plan
Strategy;
b. Beautify the Downtown Area by:
1 . Repainting the purple streetlights in the downtown area,
2. Replacing the flower planters on the handrail columns leading from the
Paseo to the rear north parking lot.
c. Remove & Replace 22-year-old window tint at Fire Station 413 entrance lobby
and the west facing windows; and,
d. Civic Center Initiatives to include:
1. Repainting the jail,
2. Replace the exit signs.
II. Planning and Building
A. Planning
a. Complete General Plan Update (Phase 2 - Zoning);
b. Complete Housing Element Update;
c. Complete CCMC Updates — Chapter 9 (Priority 1 & 2);
d. Complete Billboard Ordinance Update;
e. Development & Project Support:
1. Streamline Entitlement & Approval Process (CCMC Updates)
2. Reduce Plan Review Timeframes
3. Update Applications & Submittal Requirements
f. Update Downtown Specific Plan & Explore Design Guidelines; and,
g. Architectural Review Committee — fill landscape architect position.
B. Building
a. Implement Energov (Phase 1):
1. Complete Transition from Permits Plus (old system)
2. Implement Online Permits & Payments
3. Implement Electronic Plan Submittal & Review
4. Implement Inspections Module (Online and In-Field Results)
b, Development & Project Support:
1. Reduce Permit and Plan Review Timeframes
• Cross-training Staff
• Implement InternNolunteer Program
2. Provide Friday Inspections
c, Adoption of 2022 Codes:
d Implement Mobile Home Parks Inspection Program
C. Code Enforcement
a. Implement Proactive Code Enforcement in Four Neighborhoods
1. Obtain 75% Compliance Threshold
2. Leverage Interdepartmental & Interagency Partnerships
b. STVR Program, Implement Phase II
1. Enforcement of Unpermitted STVRs, Advertising & TOT Remittance
Violations
2. Leverage STVR Compliance Officer Resources
c. Weekend Enforcement
d. Institute Saturday and Sunday Coverage
e. Implement Strategy to Manage Unpermitted Vendor Activity
f. CCMC Update
1. Complete Update to Chapter 5.96 — Short Term Vacation Rental Units
2. Complete Update to Title 13 Code Enforcement and Remedies
3. Participate in City-wide Update on Chapters That Relate to
Enforcement
g. Improve Utilization of City Attorney's Office
1. Fine Recovery
2. Pursue Civil Remedies
h. Volunteer Program
1. Enlist 2 volunteers
III. Economic Development
a. Promote Citywide Development Opportunities;
b. Complete 13.5 Acre Entitlement (SW Corner of Date Palm Drive/East Palm
Canyon);
c. Market 5 Acres (Adjacent to Napa Auto Parts);
d. Promote Horizonal and Vertical Development of North Cathedral City;
e. Complete & Implement the Development Impact Fee Study;
f. Retain College of the Desert's (COD) Road Runner Motors Project;
g. Strengthen and Diversify the Cannabis Industry Business Cluster;
h. Continue to Equitably Locate Public Art Throughout All Five Districts;
i. Continue Supporting Planning and Engineering Entitlement Efforts; and,
j. Engage Tribe on Local Development Partnership Opportunities.
IV. Fire Department
a. Initiate the Accreditation Process for Center for Public
Safety Excellence (CPSE);
b. Reduce emergency response times through data assessment & technology;
c. Develop a plan to create a fulltime Fire Marshal position;
d. Improve Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Outcomes with increased
development of High-Performance CPR.;
e. Provide Update to City Council on the Ambulance Operator program progress
and implementation of phase two;
f. Reduce workplace injuries by creating a peer review process for injuries and
near-miss accidents;
g. Continue Fire Service migration to PSEC;
h. Improve Fire Department's Use of Technology;
i. Complete Installation and Implementation of call alerting system at Stations
412 and 413;
j. Improve Data Accuracy by Implementing New Mobile Data Books (MDBs);
k. Improve Firefighter Safety by Replacing Station 412 Breathing
Air Compressor;
I. Develop renovations plans for Fire Station 412 and 413 to prepare for grant
applications; and,
m. Develop a plan and adopt the next California Fire Code.
V. Police Department
a. Prevent & Suppress Crime
1. The basic mission of the Police Department is suppression of violent crime
and property crime in Cathedral City.
2. Increase Gang Unit staffing, RING Community Program, Nextdoor.
b. Evaluate Staffing Ratios
1. Explore the need in the next biennial budget process for additional
personnel, both sworn and nonsworn.
c. Maintain Priority One Response Time Within Seven Minutes
1. A priority one call is an incident where there is imminent danger of loss of
life or property.
2. Designate personnel to track CAD responses on a routine basis.
3. Evaluate size and coordination of beats and deployments to ensure efficient
and effective responses.
d. Maintain, Embrace & Engage Partnerships with the Community
1. Shop with a Cop, Santa for Seniors, Spooktacular, Neighborhood Watch,
Citizens on Patrol, Police Explorer Program, Police Cadet Program, Citizen
Police Academy
e. Enhance Police Department Technology
1. ATAC/RAIDS Online, crime statistics access for community
2. Transition to Alliance CAD/RMS server system
3. Continue the transition from ERICA to PSEC to establish countywide
communications interoperability
4. Intelligence-led policing through analytics
f. Identify & Address Emerging Policing Trends within Our Own Community:
1. Seek grants that assist in serving our community
• OTS grants, Tobacco grants, Cannabis grants
2. Improve Homeless Liaison Program
• Partner with the County to add a mental health technician to the
HLO program
VI. Engineering and Public Works Department
A. Engineering Division
a. Complete a Pavement Management Program update
b. Bridge the digital divide by proposing citywide broadband infrastructure
c. Streamline the development review and permitting processes
d. Participate in the comprehensive CCMC update
e. Work with Public Works division to complete budgeted park improvements
f. Utilize additional consultants for staff augmentation
g. Fill Engineering vacancies
h. Complete construction on Capital Improvement Projects:
1 . Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge
2. Citywide striping
3. Century Park neighborhood street rehabilitation
4. Via De Anza Street rehabilitation
5. Sarah Street rehabilitation
6. Ramon Road REAS
7. Corral Road REAS
8. Avenida Los Ninos surface widening
g. HSIP Cycle 9A — 10 Intersections
10.Panorama Dog Park
11.ATP Cycle 5 Grant Projects
• Complete East Palm Canyon Bicycle Lanes
• Complete Plans & Start Construction on Date Palm Drive — EPC to
Perez Road
• Complete Plans & Start Construction on Cathedral Canyon
Multiuse Trail
i. Complete design on Capital Improvement Projects:
1. Dream Homes Park
2. Traffic Signal at Landau Blvd. and McCallum Way
3. East Palm Canyon MUP and Widening
4. Second Street Dog Park
5. ACBCI funded Date Palm Drive Improvements
6. CVAG Partnership Projects
7. Complete Design of CVAG/CV Link Traffic Signal at Canyon Shore Drive
8. Partner with CVAG to Initiate the Design of Varner Road (Palm to Date
Palm Drive)
9. Complete Design & Start Construction of Date Palm Widening (1-10 to
Varner)
10.Complete Funding Agreement & Design for Los Gatos/Date Palm
Improvements
B. Public Works Division
a. Paint Red Curbs throughout entire City
b. Enforce Shopping Cart Retrieval Program
c. Complete the Panorama Dog Park w/Engineering
d. Implement Asset Management System for street signs
e. Inventory accounting for future maintenance
f. Claims support
g. Sign pollution reduction
h. Continue Water Efficiency Renovations/Beautification projects:
i. Medians, Parkways & Retention basins.
j. Lighting and Landscaping Districts (LLDs).
k. Install more shade trees.
I. Implement successful SB 1383 programs for:
m. Commercial and Multi-Family
n. Residential
o. Implement Fuel Management System (card reader at fuel pumps).
p. Explore Electric Fleet Implementation and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
(EVSE) and publicly accessible charging stations
q. Utilize Fleet Asset Management System for rolling stock
VII. City Administration
a. Update the Records Retention Schedule & Implement Citywide
Records Management System
b. Manage the 2022 Municipal Election
c. Conduct a Class & Compensation Study
d. Negotiate Four (4) Collective Bargaining Contracts
e. Review the Viability of Technology Stipends and Car Allowances to reduce
costs and improve efficiency
f. Launch an Employee Appreciation Committee
g. Expand the City's 2022 Special Events
h. Improve the City's Website
i. Support the Proposed DRD Annexation and 2022 Measure
j. Partner with PSUSD on Cathedral City High School Summer Pool Program
SECTION 2. By adoption of this Resolution, the City Council is establishing the
aforementioned as the Goals and Departmental Work Plans for the City for 2022 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 special meeting of the City Council
of the City of Cathedral City held on this 16th day of February, 2022, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Gregory, Ross and Carnevale; Mayor Pro Tern
Lamb and Mayor Gutierrez
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
'Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
JUy IVV(
Tracey R Hermosillo, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric S. Vai , City Attorney