Tami Scott, Administrative Services Director, provided an overview of proposed revisions to the Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapter 14 .12 Maintenance of Sidewalks and Parkways.
Richard Howe expressed his concern about a citation he received for the sidewalk in front of his house after the City re-paved the street asphalt. He also expressed that he is not supportive of the proposed revisions to the Municipal Code related to transferring all liability to homeowners.
Danny Lee is not supportive of property owners paying to repair something which they have no ownership over. He stated that he is not supportive of the proposed revisions to the Municipal Code.
Denise Cross complemented the City Council for their decisions and all that they do.
The City Council expressed their concern with the proposed revisions and were not supportive of the changes.
City Manager Charles McClendon stated that the proposed revisions will not be moving forward.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to bring back a thorough analysis of the current codes addressing responsibility for maintenance and repair of sidewalks and possible alternatives, including the creation of need-based assistance programs to help mitigate costs for property owners.