CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
3:00 PM
PURSUANT TO AB 361 , THIS MEETING MAY BE CONDUCTED BY VIDEOCONFERENCE OR
TELECONFERENCE AND THERE WILL BE NO IN -PERSON PUBLIC ACCESSTO THE MEETING LOCATION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE MEETING VIA ZOOM PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GLQEyU46SHmKi_bpySCn8Q
AFTER REGISTERING, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING THE MEETING.
MAYOR
Ernesto Gutierrez
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
Rita Lamb
Councilmember
Mark Carnevale
Councilmember
Nancy Ross
Councilmember
Raymond Gregory
• CALL TO ORDER
• ROLL CALL
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
At this time the City Council may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date.
1. COUNCIL ACTION
A. Continuation of Teleconference Meetings
Recommendation: To adopt a resolution authorizing the City Council and Commissions to meet via teleconference pursuant to
Assembly Bill (AB) 361.
2. OATH OF OFFICE - MAYOR PRO TEM RITA LAMB
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the opportun ity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the City Council may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda but may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for clarification. The Mayor may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting. Public Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.
4. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6
Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager
Represented Employees:
AFSCME - The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees CCPOA - Cathedral City Police Officers Association
CCPMA - Cathedral City Police Management Association
CCPFA - Cathedral City Firefighters Association
CCFMA - Cathedral City Fire Management Association
5. STUDY SESSION
Normally no action is taken on Study Session item s, however, the City Council reserves the right to give specific policy direction and take specific action as necessary. Presentation will be limited to 10 minu tes unless other provisions are made in advance.
A. Short Term Vacation Rental Update
Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
B. Update on FY 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Substantial Amendment and Five-Year Consolidated Plan Recommendation: Update on FY 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Substantial Amendment and Five-
Year Consolidated Plan. This item is for discussion and direction only, no formal action will be taken.
ADJOURN
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC:
The City of Cathedral City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 770-0322 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Any documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda w ill be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall Cathedral City P a g e 3
located at 68 -700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero during normal business hours. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.cathedralcity.gov.
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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 1.A
Meeting Date: January 12, 2022
From: Charles McClendon, City Manager
Title: Continuation of Teleconference Meetings
City Council
RECOMMENDATION:
To adopt a resolution authorizing the City Council and Commi ssions to meet via teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 361.
BACKGROUND:
Throughout the pandemic, City Council and Commission meetings have been conducted pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N -29-20 and N -08-21 suspending certain provisio ns of the Brown Act and permitting the use of teleconferencing for members of the legislative body and the public. Those Executive Orders expired on September 30, 2021.
In their place the Governor signed AB 361, which went into effect on October 1, 2021.
AB 361 amended the Brown Act to permit members of a legislative body to teleconference into a meeting during a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor.
Teleconferencing by members of the body under AB 361 can be done without having to comply with th e requirement that the agenda list the location where members will be teleconferencing from, posting an agenda at that location, and allowing members of the public to attend the meeting from the teleconference location.
To teleconference under AB 361, the City Council must make findings that either:
a) State or local officials are imposing or recommending measures to promote social distancing, or
b) “As a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.”
Pursuant to AB 361, the City Council must reconsider the circumstances every 30 days and make new findings to support the need to continue to teleconference under AB 361.
On October 13, 2021 , the City Council adopted Resolution 2021 -30 and on November 10, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021 -33, and on December 8, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021-37, all of which included a finding that there is an
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imminent risk to the health and safety of those attending Council and Com mission meetings to support teleconferencing under AB 361. In all three Resolutions, the findings were based on the higher case rates and test positivity rates in Riverside County as compared to the statewide average.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has prepared a Re solution for the Council to consider, which includes a finding that there is an imminent risk to the health and safety of those attending Council and Commission meetings based on the higher case rates and test positivity rates in Riverside County as compar ed to the statewide average, s hould they wish to continue to teleconference under AB 361.
Meetings held via teleconferencing under AB 361 must comply with certain requirements.
1. Public Must be able to Directly Address The Body in Real Time . The public must have the opportunity to address the Council or Commission directly and in real time. In other words, the City cannot require public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting or via email or other written medium.
2. Notice Language on Agenda. The agenda must include notice of the means by which members of the public may access the meeting and provide public comment. This must include a call -in or internet -based option. The agency is not required to allow the public to attend in person, but may choose to do so. The agency can use an internet-based service option that requires users to register.
3. Disruption in Phone or Internet Service. If there is a disruption in the meeting broadcast, or a disruption within the agency's control that prevents call-in or internet-based public comment, the meeting must be stopped (recessed or adjourned) until the issue is resolved.
4. Time for Public Comment . A "reasonable time" for each speaker to make a public comment before the body moves on to the next item on the agenda. The period to register to speak on an item must be kept open during the public comments period for each item.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As the City is already utilizing teleconferencing for its Council and Commission meetings, no additional cost is anticipated.
ATTACHMENTS:
Cathedral City AB 361 Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY , A UTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMISSIONS TO IMPLEMENT TELECONFERENCE
ACCESSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT
TO AB 361
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of California proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist in California as a result of the threat of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, the Governor of California executed Executive Order N- 25-20 which suspended and modified specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section § 54950 et seq.) and authorized local legislative bodies to hold public meet ings via teleconferencing and to make public meeting accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and address the local legislative body; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Governor of California executed Executive Order N- 29-20 which superseded and replaced the provisions of Executive Order N-25-20 related to the Brown Act and teleconferencing; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2021, the Governor of California executed Executive Order N - 08-21 which extende d the provisions of Executive Order N -29-20 concerning teleconference accommodations for public meetings through September 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, the Governor of California signed into law Assembly Bill 361 amending Government Code § 54953 and permitting members of a legislative body to teleconference into a meeting without having to comply with the requirements of subdivision (b)(3) Government Code § 54953 during a proclaimed state of emergency if a) State or local officials are im posing or recommending measures to promote social distancing, or b) the body finds that “as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees;” and
WHEREAS, AB 361 imposes requirements to ensure members of the public are able to attend and participate in public meetings of a legislative body conducted via teleconference, including:
• Notice of the means by which members of the public may access the meeting and offer public comment, including an opportunity for all persons to attend via a call - in option or an internet-based service option;
• The legislative body shall take no further action on agenda items when there is a disruption which prevents the public agency from broadcasting th e meeting, or in
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the event of a disruption within the local agency’s control which prevents members of the public from offering public comments, until public access is restored;
• Prohibits the legislative body from requiring public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and specifies that the legislative body must provide an opportunity for members of the public to address the legislative body and offer comments in real time;
• Prohibits the legislative body from closing the public comment period until the public comment period has elapsed or until a reasonable amount of time has elapsed; and
WHEREAS, on October 13, 2021 , the City Council adopted Resolution 2021 -30, on November 10, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021 -33 and on December 8, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021 -37 all finding that requiring in person attendance to participate in Council and Commission meetings would present imminen t risks to the health or safety of attendees based upon the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and/or County of Riverside, as applicable and given the higher prevalence of COVID-19 in Riverside County than in other parts of the State . Teleconferencing will provide increased meaningful participation options for both members of the legislative body and members of the public in a manner that protects the health and safety of the att endees, their families and other close contacts.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code § 54953(e)(3), a legislative body that holds a meeting via teleconference pursuant to AB 361 must reconsider the circumstances of the state of emergency and make findings every 30 days to continue to meet via teleconference.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cathedral City , California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby declares that the recitals set forth above are true and correct, and incorporated into this resolution as findings of the City Council.
SECTION 2. The City of Cathedral City continues to follow safety measures in response to COVID -19 as ordered or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), California Department of Public Health ( CDPH), and/or County of Riverside, as applicable . Based upon that guidance, in pe rson attendance indoors at public meetings continues to present a n imminent risk to the health and safety of attendees and those attendees have close contact with after attending a meeting in person. The City Council desires to ensure that all persons desi ring to attend public meetings may do so in a manner that protects the health and safety of the attendees, their families and other close contacts. As of January 3, 2022 , data from CDPH shows that Riverside County has a daily new COVID -19 case rate of 43.4 case per 100,000 in population and a COVID-19 test positivity rate of 21.6%. These numbers are in line with the statewide data of 46.0 new cases per 100,000 in population and a 15.9% test positivity
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rate. Given the fact that Riverside County has a high transmission rate, requiring in person attendance to participate in Council and Commission meetings would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. T eleconferencing will provide increased meaningful participation options for both members of the legislative body and members of the public in a manner that protects the health and safety of the attendees, their families and other close contacts.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby declares that, pursuant to the findings in Sections 1 and 2, the City Council and all other City legislative bodies subject to the Brown Act are authorized to utilize teleconferencing to conduct public meetings pursuant to AB 361 and Government Code § 54953, as amended thereby.
SECTION 4. The City staff is directed to agendize for Council consideration no less than every 30 days consideration of the need to continue with teleconferenced meetings as allowed by AB 361.
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, California, on this 12th day of January, 2022.
Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tracey R. Martinez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric S. Vail, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY )
I, Tracey Martinez, City Clerk of the City of Cathedral City, California, hereby certify that Resolution No ______ was adopted by the City Council of the City of Cathedral City at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of January, 2022, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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TRACEY MARTINEZ, CITY CLERK
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
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Staff Report
City Council
Meeting Date: January 12, 2022
From: Charles McClendon, City Manager
Title: Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6
Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager
Represented Employees:
AFSCME - The American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees
CCPOA - Cathedral City Police Officers Association
CCPMA - Cathedral City Police Management Association
CCPFA - Cathedral City Firefighters Association
CCFMA - Cathedral City Fire Management Association
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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 5.A
Meeting Date: January 12, 2022
From: George Crum, Police Chief
Title: Short Term Vacation Rental Update
City Council
RECOMMENDATION:
This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
BACKGROUND:
During the study session discussion on Short -Term Vacation Rentals on August 26, 2020 Council provided direction to staff to implement a team to provide strict enforcement of the STVR regulations. Subsequently on October 14, 2020 Council adopted a resolution implementing the results of a fee study and establishing a permit fee on STVR permits to cover the costs of the enforcement team. On November 13, 2020, the STVR Compliance Team began enforcement efforts throughout the city.
DISCUSSION:
In response to the City Council ’s direction and community input, The Short -Term Vacation Rental Compliance Team was formed and placed into service on November 13, 2020. Five limited -term employees were hired with one working in Planning and Building and four in Police. The employee hired in Building and Planning assisted with administrative duties, four employees hired in Police were designated as compliance officers and worked in the field 7 days a week 24 hours a day on their respective shifts.
At the time the compliance team went into effect, the city had 369 permits issued for short term vacation rentals. Currently, the city has 237 active permits for short term vacation rentals. Between November 13, 2020 and November 28, 2021, the Police Department handled 873 STVR related calls for service. These 873 calls for service were received through the STVR hotline, through Go Requests or through direct calls to police dispatch.
Between November 13, 2020 and November 28, 2021, the police department issued a total of 334 STVR related citations. Of those 334 citations issued, 272 were sent to citation processing. The top five reasons citations were issued to an STVR were:
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1. Advertisement violations
2. Unpermitted Rentals
3. Noise/Music violations
4. Trash violations
5. Emergency Order violations.
As a result of this enforcement, a total of $800,225 has been issued in fines with the amount collected thus far at $412,697.93. Currently 399,280.57 is owed to the city.
During the year this team has been depl oyed, the team spent over 63% of their time at eight locations in the city. These eight residences are on:
• Tachevah Dr.
• Northhampton Ave.
• Descanso Circle
• Panorama Rd.
• Hermosillo Rd
• Quijo Rd.
• Elizabeth Rd. (2)
Officers spent 232 hours and 5 minutes at these eight locations during the past year.
The data indicate the STVR compliance team has made a positive impact in the regulation of short-term vacation rental violations within the community. This in turn has brought peace of mind to many who live by or near a short-term vacation rental.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs of the STVR enforcement team are partially recovered through fees charged for STVR licenses. In addition, STVR rentals pay the 12% TOT tax.
ATTACHMENTS:
STVR 2021 Council Presentation 1-12-2022
Public Comments- Study Session 5A
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Short Term Vacation Rentals
November 13,2020 to November 28, 2021
Presented By
Chief George Crum
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Attachment: STVR 2021 Council Presentation 1-12-2022 (3039 : Short Term Vacation Rental Update) STVR Permits by Month
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100
150
200
250
300
350
400 369
328
311 299 296 283 273 266
253
239 237 234 237 ∗ Over the last 12
months, the number of
STVR permits have
been on a steady
decline.
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Attachment: STVR 2021 Council Presentation 1-12-2022 (3039 : Short Term Vacation Rental Update) STVR Calls for Service by Month
0 20
40 60
80 100
120
81 112 109
72 84
48 78
61 40
55 47
52 34
∗ Between November 13,
2020 and November
28, 2021 there were a
total of 873 STVR
related calls for service
handled by the Police
Department.
∗ Police Officers and
Compliance Officers
spent an average of 25
minutes per call for
service.
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Attachment: STVR 2021 Council Presentation 1-12-2022 (3039 : Short Term Vacation Rental Update) STVR Hotline and Go Request Calls
0 5
10 15
20 25
30 35
40 45
50 48
31 34
27 33
38 30
17 22 21
13 16
13 10
18 9
16 40
12 22
18 31
26 7
13 8
Hot Line Go Request
∗ During the past year
there have been 735
complaints called in
related to STVR.
∗ The hotline handled 343
calls or 46.6% of the
calls. (These are
increasingly not STVR
related calls as the year
has progressed)
∗ Go Request handled 230
calls or 31.2%of the
calls.
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0 2
4 6
8 10
12 14
16 18
4 10
8 12
17 15 15 15 15
16 14 14
5 1 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CCPD CCFD
∗ Cathedral City Police
Department received 160
calls or 21.7% of STVR
calls directly.
∗ Cathedral City Fire
Department received 2
calls or 2.7% of STVR
calls directly.
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Attachment: STVR 2021 Council Presentation 1-12-2022 (3039 : Short Term Vacation Rental Update) STVR Citations Issued by Month
∗ Between November 13, 2020
and November 28, 2021 there
were a total of 311 STVR
related citations issued by the
Police Department.
∗ Of those 311 citations issued,
272 citations were sent to
citation processing.
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10 15
20 25
30 35
40 45
18 28
40 25
18 18
28 43
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Attachment: STVR 2021 Council Presentation 1-12-2022 (3039 : Short Term Vacation Rental Update) STVR Top 5 Written Citations
0 20
40 60
80 100
120
140
160
Advertisement Unpermitted STVR Noise/Music Trash Emergency Order 142
71 23
15 6
∗ Out of the 311 citations issued,
146 of those were issued for
advertising or 46.9%.
∗ Unpermitted STVR citations
accounted for 22.8%.
∗ Noise/Music citations
accounted for 7.4%
∗ Trash citations accounted for
4.8%
∗ Emergency Order accounted for
1.9%
∗ The remaining 16.2% were issued
for various CCMC violations.
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Attachment: STVR 2021 Council Presentation 1-12-2022 (3039 : Short Term Vacation Rental Update) STVR Citation Fee Breakdown
∗ Between November
13, 2020 and
November 24, 2021
the city has collected
$314,443.93 in fines
from STVR’s.
∗ $399,280.57 is still
outstanding
$314,443.93
$399,280.57
$0.00 $50,000.00 $100,000.00 $150,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $300,000.00 $350,000.00 $400,000.00 $450,000.00 Collected
Outstanding
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Attachment: STVR 2021 Council Presentation 1-12-2022 (3039 : Short Term Vacation Rental Update) STVR Hearing Dispositions
25 69
94 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Dismissed by Hearing Officer
Upheld
Total Hearings
∗ 30.2% of all citations
issued went before a
hearing officer
∗ 26.6% of all hearings
were dismissed by the
hearing officer
∗ 73.4% of all hearings
the case was upheld by
the hearing officer
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Attachment: STVR 2021 Council Presentation 1-12-2022 (3039 : Short Term Vacation Rental Update) Top 8 Problem STVR Residences
148
139
105
37 33
33 31
31 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
67700 Elizabeth Rd
68600 Tachevah Dr
69700 Northhampton Ave
67700 Elizabeth
68400 Descanso Circle
68800 Panorama Rd
68900 Hermosillo
67700 Quijo Rd
∗ Out of the 873 calls
for service, these 8
residences accounted
for 63.8% of the total
calls for service.
∗ Officers spent 232
hours and 5 minutes
addressing issues at
these 8 residences in
the past year.
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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 5.B
Meeting Date: January 12, 2022
From: John Corella, Director of Engineering/Public Works Title: Update on FY 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Substantial Amendment and Five -Year
Consolidated Plan
City Council
RECOMMENDATION:
Update on FY 2021 -2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Substantial Amendment and Five -Year Consolidated Plan. This item is for discussion and direction only, no formal action will be taken.
BACKGROUND:
On October 28, 2020, the City Council approved the City’s FY 2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) actual accomplishments and expenditures for the fiscal year. The allocated and remaining funds can be found on attachment “FY 2019-2020 CDBG Allocations”. The remaining funds from FY 2019- 2020 program were amended into the FY 2020-2021 program.
On September 23, 2020, the City Council approved the City’s FY 2020 -2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan (AAP) describing the federal funding allocations from the City’s annual entitlement grant and CARES Act (CDBG-CV) apportionments (M.O. 2020 -134). This approval included the City’s entitlement apportionment of $613,195 and CDBG -CV Round 1 Award of $ 360,777.
Subsequently, t he City was informed it w ould receive additional CDBG -CV Round 3 funding totaling $566,430. This additional CDBG -CV funding was incorporated into the AAP by the approval of a Substantial Amendment (M.O. 2020 -164). The allocated and remaining funds can be found on attachment “FY 2020-2021 CDBG-CARES ACT RD 1 and 2”. The remaining funds from CDBG and CDBG -CV FY 2020-2021 program will need to be amended into the FY 2021-2022 program.
On May 12, 2021, the City Council approved the City ’s FY 2021 -2022 AAP. The proposed funding allocations under the approved AAP can be found on attachment “FY 2021-2022 CDBG Approved AAP”.
At the start of the year, t he City had $530,365 of COVID-CV funding remaining from prior years . On December 9, 2021, the City Council approved an Administrative
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Amendment of $25,000 in CDBG-CV funds to support Desert Access and Mobility. This action left a remaining balance of $505,36 5 in unallocated CDBG -CV funds. Unspent CDBG-CV funding was a result of a few local bu sinesses being awarded the Small Business Economic Relief Program during the previous FY 2020-2021. Remaining CDBG-CV Funds will need to be reallocated and amended into the FY 2021 -2022 program. Staff has provided a recommendation for allocating these funds as follows:
DISCUSSION:
At this Study Session , Staff and its Consultant (The Ramsey Group) will provide an update on the upcoming CDBG FY 2021-2022 Substantial Amendment, which include s proposals on reallocation of FY 2020-2021 unspent CDBG and CDB G-CV funding.
During the development of the AAP, proposals were solicited from Public Service Providers, which were then reviewed by Staff and its Consultant. For proposals related to CDBG, Staff and its Consultant work with Service Providers to ensure that the beneficiaries of the proposals are Cathedral City residents and in compliance with HUD’s guidelines. For proposals related to CDBG -CV, Staff and its Consultant work with the Service Providers to confirm that the proposal responds, mitigates, and/ or prepares for Covid-19 and future pandemics.
The proposed Substantial Amendment is proposed for City Council consideration at the City Council meeting on January 26, 2022. In addition, at this Study Session an update on the Five -Year Consolidated Plan (Co n Plan) will be presented, which is under development and will include community development needs of low -moderate income households and communities within the City; and discussion on proposed funding priorities (public service, affordable housing, and cap ital improvements) for use within the development of the Con Plan.
Substantial Amendment
According to the PR01 Report generated from HUD’s Integrated Disbursement & Information System (IDIS), the City has unspent prior year ( FY 2020-2021) funds of $47,809 in CDBG, unspent prior year ( FY 2020-2021) funds of $ 505,365 in CDBG-CV, and unallocated Public Services funds of $80,000 for the FY 2021-2022 program. The City is required to amend the FY 2021-2022 AAP to reprogram any prior year funding. A proposed allocation of funds can be found in attachment “FY 2021-2022 Proposed Allocations.”
FY 2022-26 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan
The Con Plan and A AP is designed to help states and local jurisdictions assess their
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affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. The Con Plan proc ess serves as the framework for a community -wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities.
In preparing the Con Plan/AAP, the City is utilizing several methods to analyze the housing and community development needs of the community. Methods include hosting focus groups, surveying community residents and stakeholders, surveying multi -family unit property owners, analyzin g U.S. Census data, and utilizing information in several public planning documents. The City will also host community meetings as an effort to outreach and encourage the participation of all residents, particularly low - and moderate-income residents, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities. The purpose of these meetings is to inform the community about the Con Plan/AAP process, identify opportunities to improve collaborative efforts and eliminate service delivery gaps to develop and sustain decent an d affordable housing, suitable living environments and expanded community and economic opportunities. The successful development of the Con Plan/AAP will summarize the City’s priorities and specific objectives in addressing the needs of low -income househol ds and communities, as well as describe how allocated funds will be made available to address identified needs.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development’s guidelines in preparing a consolidated plan and annual action plan submission to HUD states, “The consolidated plan should have the clear backing and support of the Mayor or Chief Elected Official. Real cooperation and coordination will not occur without leadership by the jurisdiction's elected of ficials and citizens will not participate in a process that does not have leadership by elected officials. Leadership also aids in the effective implementation of the plan and increases commitment to the plan.”
The City Council Study Session complies w ith this guideline by encouraging the City Council to provide Staff with input on the community development needs of low - moderate income households and communities within the City and direction on future funding priorities (public service, affordable housi ng, and capital improvements) for use within the development of the Con Plan. The following are key needs assessments to be considered during the Study Session:
1. Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment
What are the projected housing needs for the next five years for families that are anywhere between very low to middle income, owners, renters, the elderly, single and large families, the disabled, and families affected by HIV and AIDS? Also, what is the extent and characteristics of homelessness in the jurisdiction.
2. Housing Market Analysis
What are the identified challenges to increasing affordable housing and provide a strategy to increase affordable housing opportunities?
3. Community and Economic Development Needs Assessment
What are the needs for service s, facilities, infrastructure, and economic opportunities for targeted income households and CDBG areas (low -moderate
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census tracts)? Also, what are the needs for infrastructure projects, business incentive programs and job educational services that could significantly benefit the local target groups?
4. Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment
What is the nature and extent of the housing assistance / public service needs of Non-homeless special needs populations such as the elderly and frail elderly, persons wi th disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS, persons with alcohol or drug addictions, victims of domestic violence and any unique subgroups within the City?
Public Participation
The Study Session is open to the public and the agenda was posted and made available to the public. Under the Community Participation Plan (CPP), the City is not required to provide further public noticing of the Study Session.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact as this item is for City Council discussion, questions and direction.
ATTACHMENTS:
FY2019-20 CDBG Allocations
FY2020-21 CDBG-CARES ACT RD 1 and 2
FY2021-22 CDBG Approved AAP
FY 2021-22 Proposed Allocations
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City CDBG Program
FY 2019 CDBG PROGRAM FUNDING
Admininstrative Allowance (≤20%) $ 121,465
Public Services Allowance (≤15%) $ 90,000
Public Improvement Allowance $ 464,426
Total $ 675,891
FY 2019 ADMINISTRATIVE (20%) FUNDING
Planning and Administration $ 88,589
Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) $ 18,000 TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED: $ 106,589
FY 2019 PUBLIC SERVICES (15%) FUNDING
Angel View Outreach Program 10,000 $
Cathedral City Senior Center 18,500 $
CV Rescue Mission 51,500$
Transgender Health and Wellness Center 10,000 $
TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED: 90,000 $
FY 2019 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FUNDING
South Panorama Neighborhood 419,439 $
TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED: 419,439 $
CDBG FUNDS
$ 675,891.00
Balance 59,863.00$
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Attachment: FY2019-20 CDBG Allocations (3051 : CDBG Substantial Amendment/Con Plan Update) City CDBG Program
FY 2020 CDBG PROGRAM FUNDING
Admininstrative Allowance (20%) $ 122,655
Public Services Allowance (15%) $ 91,900
Public Improvement Allowance $ 398,733
Unspent Funds from 2019 $ 59,863
Total $ 673,151
FY 2020 ADMINISTRATIVE (20%) FUNDING
Planning and Administration $ 104,655
Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) $ 18,000 TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED $ 122,655
FY 2020 PUBLIC SERVICES (15%) FUNDING
Angel View Outreach Program 15,000 $
CVAG Homeless Bus Pass Program 3,000 $
Boys and Girls Club of CC 13,000 $
Assistance League of Palm Springs 7,000 $
Stonewall Ministries Homeless Bless Bags Program 7,000 $ TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED 45,000 $
FY 2020 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FUNDING
Public Services Carry 9,091 $
Whitewater Neighborhood Street Improvements, Phase 2 398,733$ TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED 407,824 $
CDBG-CV (CARES Act) ROUND 1 FUNDING FUNDING
CVRM Homeless Services 102,802 $
Cathedral City Senior Center 75,000 $
Transgender Health and Wellness 20,000 $
CVAG Path of Life Ministries 103,000 $
TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED 300,802 $
CARES ACT, ROUND 3 FUNDING FUNDING
Small Business Economic Relief Program 96,040 $
TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED 96,040 $
CBDG‐CV Funds
Total CDBG‐CV Round 1 Entitlement $ 927,207.00
$360,777 Balance
530,365.00$
Total CDBG‐CV Round 3 Entitlement CDBG FUNDS
$566,430 $ 673,151.00
Balance 47,809.00$
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Attachment: FY2020-21 CDBG-CARES ACT RD 1 and 2 (3051 : CDBG Substantial Amendment/Con Plan Update) Approved City CDBG Program
FY 2021 CDBG PROGRAM FUNDING
Admininstrative Allowance (≤20%) $ 125,000
Public Services Allowance (≤15%) $ 95,000
Public Improvement Allowance $ 436,825
Total $ 656,825
FY 2021 ADMINISTRATIVE (20%) FUNDING
Planning and Administration $ 107,000
Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) $ 18,000 TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED: $ 125,000
FY 2021 PUBLIC SERVICES (15%) FUNDING
Angel View Outreach Program $15,000
Cathedral City Senior Center $18,500
CV Rescue Mission $51,500
Transgender Health and Wellness Center $10,000
TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED: $95,000
FY 2021 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FUNDING
Via De Anza Sidewalk Improvements 436,825 $
TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED: 436,825 $
CDBG-CV (CARES Act) FUNDING FUNDING
Small Business Economic Relief Program 470,390 $
TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED: 470,390$
CBDG‐CV Funds
$ 530,365.00
Balance
59,975.00$
CDBG FUNDS
$ 656,825.00
Balance ‐$
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Attachment: FY2021-22 CDBG Approved AAP (3051 : CDBG Substantial Amendment/Con Plan Update) Proposed City CDBG Program
FY 2021 CDBG PROGRAM FUNDING
Admininstrative Allowance (≤20%) $ 125,000
Public Services Allowance (≤15%) $ 95,000
Public Improvement Allowance 436,357 $
FY 2020-21 Remaining Funds Allocated to Via De Anza Project 47,809 $ Total $ 704,166
FY 2021 ADMINISTRATIVE (20%) FUNDING
Planning and Administration $ 107,000
Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) $ 18,000 TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED: $ 125,000
FY 2021 PUBLIC SERVICES (15%) FUNDING
Angel View Outreach Program 15,000 $
CVAG: Homelessness Program 51,500 $
Transgender Health and Wellness Center 20,000 $
WeeCare Child Assistance Program 8,500 $
TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED: 95,000$
FY 2021 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FUNDING
Via De Anza Sidewalk Improvements 484,166 $
TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED: 484,166$
CDBG-CV (CARES Act) FUNDING FUNDING
Desert Access & Mobility (Desert Blind) 25,000 $
CC Senior Center 100,000$
CV Rescue Mission 51,500$
Assistance League 15,000$
CC Senior Center: 911 Program 53,000 $
Small Business Assistance Loan 143,000 $
WeeCare Child Assistance Program 130,000 $
TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED: 517,500$
CBDG‐CV Funds
$ 530,365.00
Balance 12,865.00$
CDBG FUNDS
$ 704,166.00
Balance ‐$
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Attachment: FY 2021-22 Proposed Allocations (3051 : CDBG Substantial Amendment/Con Plan Update) 704000
Help 50 Cathedral City families who are raising children with disabilities Combat homelessness in Coachella Valley
Help LGBTQ+ in CC
WeeCare Services non‐cv related activities
Rideshare for elderly, disabled, and less fortunate.
Facility for elderly, food banks, bilingual outreach, medi‐closet, wellness services, wellness calls, match public spen shower/handwash outreach, medical assistance/ awareness GenderBread House
Clothe 300 CC Students
Assist Local Businesses
Child Care Assistance
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Attachment: FY 2021-22 Proposed Allocations (3051 : CDBG Substantial Amendment/Con Plan Update)