Agenda packet, regular meeting — Cathedral City City Council, June 22, 2022 (part 2 of 3)

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ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
Introduction
Cathedral City is located between the cities of Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage in the west end of the Coachella Valley approximately 115 miles from Los Angeles. Development in the City began in 1925 as a housing subdivision of Palm Springs and became incorporated in 1981.

Although the Coachella Valley is known as a playground for the wealthy, there are many residents at low-income levels, including senior citizens, large family households, and single-parent households.

Growth of population of these groups, plus continued diversification in demographics, have resulted in an increased need for housing resources. Potential conflicts among different groups can create fair housing and equal opportunity concerns. This report outlines Cathedral City’s demographic profile examines the housing needs for specific groups, and evaluates the housing units available. It also analyzes the conditions in the private and public market sectors that may hinder access to fair housing.

Purpose of the Consolidated Plan
Cathedral City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) consists of three basic components required of the HUD program. The three components of the Con Plan are:

1. A housing and community development needs assessment.

2. A survey of available resources.

3. A five-year strategy that specifies attainable program goals.

Through these three components, the Con Plan will address the following CDBG Program implementation issues:
● A collective process whereby the community establishes a unified vision for community development actions.
● A Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) that sets forth the City’s policy for allocating investment housing needs and activities.
● A statement of specific long-term and short-term community development objectives and priority non-housing community development needs.
● An application for funding under the Community Planning and Development formula grant programs for CDBG.
● A strategy to be followed in carrying HUD programs; and ● A management tool for tracking and measuring results.

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The City does not currently administer a HOME Investment Partnership program (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOWPA), or Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG). If in the future, the City is allowed to participate in any of these programs the Con Plan will be expanded.

Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview The City of Cathedral City has identified seven priority development areas to meet the greatest needs of residents in the City. Priorities are based on responses to the Community Survey conducted in the City, information gathered in specific focus groups, interviews with various organizations and service providers in the housing and community development field, and data obtained from the 2020 Census, the American Community Surveys, SCAG Housing Data, California Housing Element, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy, and the City’s General Plan. It will invest its CDBG funding to address needs in the priority areas listed below:

1. Emergency Housing Rehabilitation

2. Code Enforcement Assistance

3. American Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements

4. Infrastructure and Public Facility

5. Homeownership Assistance

6. Community Services (Public Services)

7. Business and Jobs (Economic Development)
More detailed priorities and accomplishment projections for Housing, Community Development, Homeless and Special Needs populations and anticipated accomplishments are presented in the appropriate narrative sections and tables within this document.

Evaluation of past performance
At the end of each program year, as required by HUD, a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) must be submitted to HUD by September 30th. The CAPER gives an actual account of activities, which occurred during the previous program year, and how the City maintained and expended funds, which were outlined in the Annual Action Plan (AAP) for that program year. Upon completion of the CAPER, the City will make the report available to the general public for a 15-day review and comment period. Any comments received from the general public will be included in the CAPER submitted to HUD. The City will provide a notice in the local newspaper for the availability of the CAPER at least 15 days before review and comment period. The notice and the draft CAPER will also be made available to the public via the City’s website.

Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process

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Cathedral City residents and public and private agencies either directly or indirectly involved with Consolidated Plan issues in Cathedral City were invited to participate in two community advisory committee meetings on the following dates and below location:

Feb 17th at 12:00PM and 5:30PM
Location: Zoom
March 23rd at 5:30PM
Location: Zoom
Meeting times and dates were placed in Cathedral City’s newspaper in both English and Spanish and posted conspicuously at City Hall and the Cathedral City branch of the County Library. The City also used social media platforms such as Facebook, to ensure the broadest possible community communication. We also employed the assistance of City Council Members to encourage residents to attend the meetings. Hosting community meetings by Zoom were important to the City’s objective of encouraging participation from populations that are typically underrepresented in the planning process.

The community meeting comments:
● Homelessness should be a priority.
● Affordable housing is an issue.
● Transitional housing is needed.

Study Session
A study session with the City Council was held on January 26th via Zoom. The purpose of the study session was to provide the City Council with an update on the Con Plan process and get their direction on the community development priorities of the community. The Council asked questions regarding the use of CDBG funding, expected funding for 2022-2027, and the support of homeless programs within the City.

Focus Group
In addition, a focus group was held to discuss the development of the Con Plan. The purpose of the focus group was to provide social service advocates and providers within the community a forum to express their views on the needs of special needs groups and the community at large. The focus group was held at the following location:

Feb 17th at 12:00pm at Zoom

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Although the invite was open to all interested community stakeholders. the following organizations were especially invited to contribute to the focus group Cathedral
City Senior
Center
37171 W. Buddy Rogers 404.759.8443 https://theccsc.org/ Geoff Corbin geoff@cathedralcen ter.org
Angel View 67625 East Palm Canyon
Drive
760-329-6471 https://www.angelview.org/ Patti Parks [email protected] Boys & Girls
Club of CC
32141 Whispering Palms
Trail 760-770-4965 https://www.bgcccity.org/ Scott Robinson srobinson@bgcccity. org
Transgender
Health and
Wellness
Center
35-325 Date Palm Drive,
Suite 143
(760) 202-
4308
www.Trans.health Tom Clinton [email protected]
Stonewall
Ministries 73 Oasis Drive North 206-696-1850 http://www.stonewallministries.org/ Robert
Stewart [email protected]
Cathedral
City Branch
Library
33520 Date Palm Drive (760) 328-
4262 Kristin Lehigh
Inland Fair
Housing and
Mediation
Board
1500 South Haven Ave.,
Suite 100
(909) 984-
2254 ext. 153 https://www.ifhmb.com/ C. Ilene Garcia [email protected] Riverside
County
Housing
5555 Arlington Avenue,
Riverside, CA 92504 951-343-5473 http://rivcoeda.org/Departme nts/Housing Juan Garcia [email protected] CVAG
Homeless
Program
73-710 Fred Waring Drive,
#200, Palm Desert 92260 760-346-1127 https://www.cvag.org/ Libby Carlson [email protected] CVRM 47470 Van Buren St, Indio,
CA 92201
760-347-3512
x248 www.cvrm.org Kimberly
McKinney [email protected]
Metropolitan
Community
Church
32150 Candlewood Drive 760-512-1700 www.mcccv.net
Clinton
Crawshaw
revcrawshaw@gmail
.com
Bridge
Calvary
Chapel
32611 Date Palm Drive 760-324-8281 www.thebridgecalvarychapel.c om Pastor Aaron [email protected]
Northgate
Church 30010 Date Palm Drive 760-328-8300 www.ngcclife.com David Gilmore [email protected] Church of
Nazarene
33055 Cathedral Canyon
Drive 760-321-2414 www.psnaz.com
Pastor Ned
McCarty
[email protected]
om
Hosanna City
Church
35688 Cathedral Canyon
Drive 760-327-1451 www.hosannacitychurch.org Josh Best [email protected] St. Louis
Church 68633 C Street 760-328-2398 www.stlouischurch.ws Father Luis [email protected] Korean
Presbyterian
Church
38088 Chuperosa Lane 760-770-4268 www.communitypresbyterianc c.org
Pastor Lee
Ireland
info@churchintheco
ve.org
Glory to God
Ministries
67399 East Palm Canyon
Drive 760-321-5222 www.glorytogod.org Rev. Randy Brodhagen

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The following are the problems and solutions discussed in the meetings:
● Affordable housing is a problem.
● Free Childcare for workers is needed.
● More Senior housing is needed.
● Tiny houses for low-income residents should be explored. ● The City should work with developers to rehab hotels for transitional housing. ● The City should increase support for disabled services.

Resident Survey
To supplement the citizen advisory meetings, a survey was made available to Cathedral City residents at City Hall, Cathedral City public library, and Cathedral City Senior Center. The survey was also available online at the City’s website, via a dedicated address. Spanish versions of the survey were provided to reflect the diversity of Cathedral City’s residents. The purpose of this survey is to give residents an opportunity for involvement in the development of the City’s Con Plan planning process.

Public comments
City Staff developed a detailed participation plan that is part of this Con Plan. Citizens who participated in the process received information about the Con Plan, the Citizen Participation Process (CPP), the HUD requirements for an entitlement City, the amount of funding that the City anticipates receiving and how those funds can be used by the City. Residents were given the opportunity to provide City staff with their input on the prioritization of community needs. Below is a summary of comments:

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1. Please Evaluate the Level of Importance for the Following Types of Public Facilities

H M L N/C TOTAL

RESPONDENTS
Senior Citizen Centers 53.57%
30 23.21%
13 19.64%
11 3.57%
2 56
Youth Centers 65.45%
36 21.82%
12 10.91%
6 1.82%
1 55
Centers for Disabled 32.69%
17 38.46%
20 26.92%
14 1.92%
1 52
Childcare Centers 43.64%
24 34.55%
19 21.82%
12 0.00%
0 55
Parks and Recreation 58.18%
32 32.73%
18 7.27%
4 1.82%
1 55
Health Care Facilities 48.15%
26 37.04%
20 11.11%
6 3.70%
2 54
Parking 14.81%
8 22.22%
12 53.70%
29 9.26%
5 54
Community Centers 50.00%
28 26.79%
15 19.64%
11 3.57%
2 56
Shelters for Abused and Neglected Children

41.07%
23 41.07%
23 14.29%
8 3.57%
2 56
Facilities for Homeless 42.86%
24 28.57%
16 23.21%
13 5.36%
3 56

2. Please Evaluate the Level of Importance for the Following Types of Infrastructure

H M L N/C TOTAL RESPONDENTS
Street Improvements 67.86%
38 23.21%
13 8.93%
5 0.00%
0 56
Sidewalks 41.82%
23 30.91%
17 25.45%
14 1.82%
1 55
Flood Prevention and/or drainage 44.64%
25 35.71%
20 19.64%
11 0.00%
0 56
Sewer Improvements 30.36%
17 41.07%
23 28.57%
16 3.57%
2 56
Tree Planting 42.86%
24 32.14%
18 21.43%
12 3.57%
2 56
Fire/Stations Equipment 52.73%
29 30.91%
17 14.55%
8 1.82%
1 55

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3. Please Evaluate the Level of Importance for the Following Types of Social and Public Service Need

H M L N/C TOTAL RESPONDENTS
Senior Citizen Services 50.88%
29 33.33%
19 12.28%
7 3.51%
2 57
Services for the Disabled 42.86%
24 37.50%
21 16.07%
9 3.57%
2 56
Youth Services 61.82%
34 25.45%
14 10.91%
6 1.82%
1 55
Transportation Services 34.55%
19 38.18%
21 23.64%
13 3.64%
2 55
Substance Abuse Services 33.93%
19 41.07%
23 21.43%
12 3.57%
2 56
Employment and Training 32.14%
18 41.07%
23 23.21%
13 3.57%
2 56
Crime Prevention and Awareness 60.71%
34 30.36%
17 7.14%
4 1.79%
1 56
Tenant/Landlord Counseling 12.50%
7 41.07%
23 41.07%
23 5.36%
3 56
Child Care 45.61%
26 26.32%
15 26.32%
15 1.75%
1 57
Health Services 51.79%
29 30.36%
17 14.29%
8 3.57%
2 56

4. Please Evaluate the Level of Importance for the Following Types of Economic Development Needs

H M L N/C TOTAL

RESPONDENTS
Job Creation 50.00%
28 35.71%
20 10.71%
6 3.57%
2 56
Micro-enterprise Assistance 25.00%
14 42.86%
24 25.00%
14 7.14%
4 56
Business Support Services 30.36%
17 48.21%
27 16.07%
9 5.36%
3 56
Technical Support to Nonprofit businesses

19.30%
11 43.86%
25 31.58%
18 5.26%
3 57

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5. Please Evaluate the Level of Importance for the Following Types of Housing Needs

H M L N/C TOTAL

RESPONDENTS
Down payment Assistance (First- time homebuyers)

22.64%
12 43.40%
23 32.08%
17 1.89%
1 53
Lead-based paint testing and
abatement for single family
residential

16.67%
9 38.89%
21 42.59%
23 1.85%
1 54
Residential Historic Preservation 20.00%
11 34.55%
19 45.45%
25 0.00%
0 55
Renter Rehabilitation 23.64%
13 29.09%
16 43.64%
24 5.45%
3 55
Homeowner Rehabilitation 35.71%
20 30.36%
17 30.36%
17 3.57%
2 56
Energy Efficient Improvements 58.18%
32 30.91%
17 10.91%
6 0.00%
0 55
Rental Housing Subsidies 22.64%
12 32.08%
17 39.62%
21 5.66%
3 53
Code Enforcement 54.55%
30 21.82%
12 21.82%
12 1.82%
1 55
Improvements for Disabled Accessibility

29.09%
16 47.27%
26 23.64%
13 0.00%
0 55
Homeless Transitional Housing 41.07%
23 25.00%
14 30.36%
17 3.57%
2 56
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing

37.50%
21 25.00%
14 37.50%
21 1.79%
1 56
Business Mentoring and Counseling

21.82%
12 34.55%
19 40.00%
22 3.64%
2 55

5. Please evaluate the following group’s needs for services

H M L N/C TOTAL RESPONDENTS
Youth 47.27%
26 16.36%
9 18.18%
10 18.18%
10 55
Seniors 38.60%
22 26.32%
15 21.05%
12 14.04%
8 57
Special Needs 20.00%
11 38.18%
21 30.91%
17 10.91%
6 55

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Homeless 33.93%
19 32.14%
18 19.64%
11 14.29%
8 56
Other (please specify below) 38.10%
8 0.00%
0 9.52%
2 52.38%
11 21

6. In your opinion, how do you rate the available city-run services in terms of meeting the needs of Cathedral City's residents?

HOUSING COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT

ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT
TOTAL

RESPONDENTS
Sufficient 58.82%
10 41.18%
7 58.82%
10 17
Somewhat
Sufficient

48.39%
15 61.29%
19 54.84%
17 31
Not Sufficient 60.00%
21 57.14%
20 62.86%
22 35
Don’t
Know/Neutral

91.67%
11 66.67%
8 58.33%
7 12

7. Compared to five years ago, how would you describe the housing, economic and community development growth of your community?
Much
Better
Somewhat
better
Same Somewhat
Worse
Much
worse
Total
Housing 20.41%
10 14.29%
7 40.82%
20 16.33%
8 8.16%
4 49
Community
Development

12.29%
7 28.57%
14 38.78%
19 10.20%
5 8.16%
4 49
Economic
Development

14.29%
7 22.45%
11 38.78%
19 14.20%
7 10.20%
5 49
Comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them

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All comments were accepted.

Summary
Based on the public participation process, review of regional data and reports (i.e., Housing Element and Continuum of Care Homeless Survey,) and study session held with City Council, Cathedral City has the following housing and community priorities to address over the next five years:
● Public Infrastructure and Capital Improvements within qualified census tracts. ● Continued support of area nonprofit agencies, particularly those programs that provide social services for special needs populations (i.e. - senior, disabled…). ● Programs that improve the living environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in substandard housing.
● Programs that promote fair housing, especially targeting extremely low- and low-income households.
● Services for the Homeless and Homeless Prevention.

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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)

1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Con Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency CATHEDRAL CITY
CDBG Administrator CATHEDRAL CITY Engineering Department HOPWA Administrator NA
HOME Administrator NA
ESG NA
Narrative
The Engineering Department serves as the Lead Agency in coordinating the preparation of the Con Plan, AAP, Amendments, and the CAPER. The Department administers the CDBG Program, ensures satisfactory product and service delivery by all grantees, and commits to meeting all HUD CDBG program regulations.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Andrew Lee, City of Cathedral City
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero Cathedral City, CA 92234

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PR-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and

91.315(I)

4. Introduction
The City conducted significant consultation with citizens, municipal officials, nonprofit agencies, public housing agencies, governmental agencies, and the Continuum of Care in preparing this plan. These meetings are summarized in the Citizen Participation Section of this plan.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)).

Through the year, the City works closely with the following public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health, and service agencies to enhance coordination. Each was consulted during the City’s Con Plan process:
● The Housing Authority of Riverside County provides residents throughout the County with rental assistance to those that are eligible based on income. The Authority administers the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. They also own and operate the affordable housing projects throughout the County and collaborate with local jurisdictions with rehabilitating and upgrading multi-family housing units.
● Riverside County Continuum of Care (CoC) is comprised of representatives from public, private, and nonprofit agencies including homeless and formerly homeless individuals that are committed to assisting in facilitating a continuum of care planning process throughout the County. This coalition assesses the need for affordable housing and homeless services countywide to provide a seamless delivery of services to those in need.
● Department of Public and Social Services (DPSS) administers programs under the anti-poverty umbrella for the County of Riverside. The main goal for residents is to move them towards selfsufficiency and moving poor families from poverty. DPSS assists residents on many levels including childcare, education, employment training, health and human services, homeless and housing.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness Significant aspects of the Con Plan development process and implementation of project objectives was a result of meeting and coordinating with the CoC as well as agencies and organizations that serve

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Riverside County residents. These meetings helped identify priority needs and the level of need for various coordinated housing and homeless efforts in the County. The City will continue to consult with the CoC where necessary to address the needs of the homeless populations. To ensure the effective and efficient provision of housing and services to homeless individuals and families, the development of the Consolidated Plan also included active citizen participation as described later in the Citizen Participation section. This joint effort has worked successfully in the past, and the City pledges its continuing support of the endeavor.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS Cathedral City does not currently administer an ESG Program.

4. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization ANGEL VIEW CRIPPLED CHILDREN’S

FOUNDATION
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was invited to participate in public
hearings and 30-day review of plans. The
anticipated outcome of the consultation is
improved data and planning within the
selected sections above.
2 Agency/Group/Organization CoC
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Strategy
Homeless Needs – Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs – Families with children
Homelessness Needs – Veterans
Homelessness Needs – Unaccompanied youth

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How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agencies were invited to participate in public
hearings and 30-day review of plans. The
anticipated outcome of the consultation is
improved data and planning within the
selected sections above.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing and Mediation Board Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Fair Housing
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was invited to participate in public
hearings and 30-day review of plans. The
anticipated outcome of the consultation is
improved data and planning within the
selected sections above.
4 Agency/Group/Organization PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Strategy
Homeless Needs – Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs – Families with children
Homelessness Needs – Veterans
Homelessness Needs – Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was invited to participate in public
hearings and 30-day review of plans. The
anticipated outcome of the consultation is
improved data and planning within the
selected sections above.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Jewish Family Services of San Diego Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Homeless

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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Strategy
Homeless Needs – Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs – Families with children
Homelessness Needs – Veterans
Homelessness Needs – Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was invited to participate in public
hearings and 30-day review of plans. The
anticipated outcome of the consultation is
improved data and planning within the
selected sections above.

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City made every effort to consult with all agency types relevant to the development of this Consolidated Plan.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Name of Plan Lead
Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of
Care
Riverside
County
The County of Riverside is a CoC applicant and conducts homeless counts, surveys of the homeless population, and strategic planning to end homelessness. Consistent with the goals of the CoC, the City of Cathedral City Strategic Plan will provide support to nonprofits that meet the social services needs of the City residents with an emphasis on the homeless.

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Name of Plan Lead
Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Housing
Element
City of
Cathedral City
Based on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) set forth by the State of California, The Housing Element is the City’s chief policy document for the development of affordable and market rate housing. Consistent with this policy document, the City will maintain and enhance the quality of existing residential neighborhoods through and promote and encourage fair housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community, regardless of age, sex, ethnic background, physical condition, or family size.

Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
Public Works Department: The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining the City’s infrastructure including streets, traffic signals, circulation, sewers, storm drains and water lines. The Department also maintains public facilities and manages the graffiti removal program.

Planning Department: Planning Department is responsible for zoning and land-use in the City.

City Manager’s Office: The City Manager’s Office is responsible for the daily operations of the City, including financial commitments, media services and program staffing.

County of Riverside
● Housing Authority: The Housing Authority administers the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, manages public housing, and provides emergency housing services. ● Department of Public Social Services: DPSS administers the homeless programs for the County and maintains an operational countywide Continuum of Care. The COC program is the region’s plan to coordinate and provide supportive social services, including housing options to meet the needs of homeless persons and families. Ideally, the COC and HUD strategy is aimed toward relocating homeless persons towards stable housing and maximum self-sufficiency rather than placing homeless persons in shelters. DPSS also administers the Anti-Poverty programs for the County and participating jurisdictions.
● Department of Health: This Department administers the Countywide HIV/AIDS Program and the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. The City relies on this Department to provide services to protect the health of its residents.

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● Economic Development Agency (EDA): The Economic Development Agency administers the County’s CDBG program.

Narrative (optional):

The Consolidated Plan details how HUD federal funds are used by the City of Cathedral City address priority needs identified by public input and engagement.

Cathedral City residents and public and private agencies either directly or indirectly involved with Consolidated Plan issues in Cathedral City were invited to participate in two community advisory committee meetings on the following dates and locations:

Feb 17th, 2022 12:00PM, 5:30PM
Location: Zoom
March 23rd, 2022 5:30PM
Location: Zoom
The meetings provided the opportunity for the Cathedral City community to gain awareness of the Consolidated Plan Goals, as well for or residents and service agencies to share what they saw as community development priorities for the City over the next 5 years. To ensure that issues pertaining to low- and moderate-income and special needs residents were addressed, individual invitation letters were distributed via mail and, if available, to agencies and organizations that serve the low- and moderate-income and special needs community. Staff presented a PowerPoint presentation with an overview of the Consolidated Plan process, past priorities and objectives and priorities set in the Assessment to Fair Housing plan (AFH). The priorities shared during the forum were proposed priorities. The Riverside County was consulted regarding the Consolidated Plan and AFH process.

PR-15 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200© and 91.300(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation

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Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal setting Community Meetings
Cathedral City residents and public and private agencies either directly or indirectly involved with lowincome residents’ issues in Cathedral City were invited to participate in two community advisory committee meetings on the following dates and locations:

Meeting times and dates were placed in Cathedral City’s newspaper in both English and Spanish and posted conspicuously at City Hall and the Cathedral City branch of the County Library. The City also used social media platforms such as Facebook, to ensure the broadest possible community communication. We hosted two community meetings, which are located within the City’s LowModerate Census tracts. We also employed the assistance of City Council Members to encourage residents to attend the meetings. Hosting community meetings in these areas were important to the City’s objective of encouraging participation from populations that are typically underrepresented in the planning process.

Study Session
A study session with the City council was held on January 12, 2022 in Zoom. The purpose of the study session was to provide the City Council with an update on the Con Plan process and get their direction on the community development priorities of the community. The Council asked questions regarding the use of CDBG funding, expected funding for fiscal year 2022-2027 and the support of homeless programs within the City.

Focus Group

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In addition, a focus group was held to discuss the development of the Con Plan. The purpose of the focus group was to provide social service advocates and providers within the community a forum to express their views on the needs of special needs groups and the community at large.

Citizen Participation Outreach
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
Mode of
Outreach
Target of Outre
ach
Summary of
response/atten
dance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted
and reasons
1 Public Meeting Non-targeted
Focus on
infrastructure,
housing,
homeless,
public service
Focus on
infrastructure,
housing, and
homeless
N/A
2 Public Hearing Non-targeted
Focus on
infrastructure,
housing,
homeless,
public service
Focus on
infrastructure,
housing, and
homeless
N/A

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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
The Needs Assessment of the Con Plan, in conjunction with information gathered through consultations and the citizen participation process, will provide a clear picture of Cathedral City needs related to affordable housing, community development, and homelessness. From this Needs Assessment, Cathedral City identified those needs with the highest priority, which will form the basis for the Strategic Plan and the programs and projects to be administered.

The housing needs of Cathedral City are assessed by analyzing various demographic and economic indicators. Developing a picture of the current needs in the community begins by looking at broad trends in population, area median income, the number of households, etc. The next step is intersecting those data points with a more nuanced analysis of variables such as family and household dynamics, race, and housing problems.

A key goal of the needs assessment is to identify the nature and prevalence of housing problems experienced by the residents of Cathedral City. The main housing problems looked at are: (a) costburdened households; (b) substandard housing; and (c) overcrowding. Furthermore, these housing problems are juxtaposed with economic and demographic indicators to discern if certain groups carry a disproportionate burden. Are African Americans more cost-burdened than other racial groups? Do lowincome households experience higher levels of overcrowding? Do large families have more housing problems than small families? These sorts of questions are empirically answered through data analysis.

Understanding the magnitude and incidence of housing problems in the community is crucial in aiding Cathedral City to set evidence-based priorities for the CDBG program. The area’s public housing needs, homeless, non-homeless special housing needs and non-housing community development needs, such as public services are also discussed.

The City of Cathedral City has identified seven priority development areas to meet the greatest needs of residents in the City. Priorities are based on responses to the 2022 Community Survey conducted in the City, information gathered in specific focus groups, interviews with various organizations and service providers in the housing and community development field, and data obtained from the 2020 Census, the American Community Surveys, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), and the City’s General Plan. It will invest its CDBG funding to address needs in the priority areas listed below:

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1. Emergency Housing Rehabilitation

2. Code Enforcement Assistance

3. ADA Improvements

4. Infrastructure and Public Facility

5. Homeownership Assistance

6. Community Services (Public Services)

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NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a, b, c) Summary of Housing Needs
This section addresses the most significant housing needs of low- to moderate-income families in Cathedral City. Those housing needs are summarized and projected over the five-year Consolidated Plan period. Current supportive housing needs are also summarized. Primary data will come from the City of Cathedral City Housing Element which is the jurisdictions’ chief policy document relating to community growth, land use, and housing. Other data sources will include U.S. Census, HUD’s CHAS, and American Community Survey (ACS) estimates. Public community meetings and interviews with interested parties and City staff account for information sources as well.

The section documents many areas where households are facing a cost burden (housing costs that exceed 30 percent of gross household income) and a severe cost burden (housing costs that exceed 50 percent of gross household income). Many of the households identified as having housing problems that do not face cost burdens are subject to overcrowding or substandard conditions. Data in this section represents Cathedral City as a whole.

The following general housing needs have also been identified:
● More extremely low- to low- income units.
● Improved accessibility in units and range of accessibility features. ● Transitional housing options for families with children. ● Increased number of renter options and units for large families.

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Estimated housing needs projected for the ensuing five-year period Table-A Units
Very-Low Income (<50% of AMI) 537
Low Income (50-80% of AMI) 352
Moderate Income (80-120% of AMI) 456
Above Moderate Income (>120% of AMI) 1,197
TOTAL 2,542
Each city is required to analyze existing and projected housing needs and develop an implementation program to describe how the City will attain its housing goals. In addition, the projected housing need must include a locality’s fair share of regional housing needs. During the 2022-2027 5-year planning period, the City estimated housing needs is above.

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Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2017 % Change Population 51,581 53,735 4%
Households 18,107 17,885 -1%
Median Income $45,993.00 $43,384.00 -6%
Data Source: Census, ACS (Most Recent Year)
Number of Households
Table 6 - Total Households Table
0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total Households 2,820 2,615 3,835 1,935 6,680
Small Family Households 725 795 1,489 780 2,965
Large Family Households 335 430 555 410 705
Household (with at least oneperson age 62-74)
689 705 880 535 1,905
Household (with at least oneperson age 75 or older)
413 419 525 190 739
Households (with at least one child
6 years old or younger)
415 530 700 500 715
Data
Source:

CHAS

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Housing Needs Summary Tables

1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) Table 7 – Housing Problems Table
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Substandard
Housing -
Lacking
complete
plumbing or
kitchen
facilities
65 30 0 0 95 8 19 10 0 37
Severely
Overcrowded -
With >1.51
people per
room (and
complete
kitchen and
plumbing)
90 135 95 55 375 4 40 55 10 109
Overcrowded -
With 1.01-1.5
people per
room (and
none of the
above
problems)
65 125 215 105 510 25 20 139 45 229

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Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
Housing cost
burden greater
than 50% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems)
864 495 375 10 1,744 745 650 480 130 2,005
Housing cost
burden greater
than 30% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems)
120 250 840 190 1,400 30 300 655 435 1,420
Zero/negative
Income (and
none of the
above
problems)
280000 280 219000 219
Data
Source:

CHAS

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2. Housing Problem 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) Table 8 – Housing Problem (part 2)
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Having 1 or more of four
housing problems 1,084 790 685 170 2,729 784 725 679 180 2,368 Having none of four
housing problems
325 539 1,155 580 2,599 130 560 1,315 1,005 3,010
Household has negative
income, but none of the
other housing problems
280 0 0 0 280 219 0 0 0 219
Data Source: CHAS

3. Cost Burden > 30%
Table 9 – Cost Burden > 30%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 425 435 730 1,590 230 260 470 960
Large Related 175 295 175 645 120 125 210 455
Elderly 304 199 200 703 355 485 480 1,320
Other 260 110 325 695 100 135 129 364
Total need by
income 1,164 1,039 1,430 3,633 805 1,005 1,289 3,099
Data Source: CHAS

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4. Cost Burden > 50%
Table 10 – Cost Burden > 50%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 425 250 140 815 220 195 180 595
Large Related 175 150 15 340 120 85 95 300
Elderly 214 135 45 394 335 310 200 845
Other 235 55 185 475 100 105 85 290
Total need by
income 1,049 590 385 2,024 775 695 560 2,030
Data Source: CHAS

5. Crowding (More than one person per room)
Table 11 – Crowding Information (part 1)
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Single family households 120 290 290 120 820 25 60 119 10 214 Multiple, unrelated
family households 40 4 20 40 104 4 0 50 45 99
Other, non-family
households 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 20
Total need by income 160 294 310 160 924 29 60 189 55 333 Data Source: CHAS

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Table 12 – Crowding Information (part 2)
Households
with Children
Present
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
Total 1,725 1,255 1,570 6,980 1,135 1,205 1,765 11,005
Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.

According to the ACS, Cathedral City’s has 17,885 households and median income is $43,384. The need for housing assistance for single person owners could be mortgage payment assistance. In Cathedral City, a total of 2030 owner occupied households have a housing cost burden of over 50%.

Graph 1: Population Trend, 2000-2020
CA DOF E-5 Population and Housing Unit Estimates
Cathedral City has a 2020 total population of 53,580 including 290 living in group quarters according to the California Department of Finance. The chart above describes the population trend in Cathedral City from 2000 to 2020. Over this period Cathedral City had an annual growth rate of 1.1% compared to

0.7% for the region.

Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Physical and mental disabilities can hinder access to housing units of conventional design as well as limit the ability of the disabled individuals to earn an adequate income. The proportion of physically disabled

0.0 10.0

20.0 30.0

40.0 50.0

60.0 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
Cathedral City 42,647 49,766 51,200 52,441 53,580
SCAG 16,516,703 17,541,873 18,051,534 18,731,901 19,021,787

15.0 15.5

16.0 16.5

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individuals is increasing nationwide due to overall increased longevity and lower fatality rates. Mentally disabled individuals include those disabled by a psychiatric illness or injury, including schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, AIDS-related infections, and conditions related to brain trauma. Disabilities tabulated by the Census include sensory, physical, and mental limitations.

According to data, 10% of Cathedral City's population have some sort of disability. Physically disabled persons often require specially designed dwellings to permit access within the unit, as well as to and from the site. The disabled, like the elderly have special needs regarding location. Because of their limited mobility, the disabled often need to live close or have transportation assistance to shopping and medical facilities. Disability data also provides valuable context for assessing current and future need for accessible housing units. Note that since some disability types are not recorded for children below a certain age, calculating disability as a percentage of total population may not be accurate.

Graph 2 - Disability by Type - Seniors (65 and over)
American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

In Cathedral City, the most commonly occurring disability amongst seniors 65 and older was an ambulatory disability, experienced by 19.9% of Cathedral City's seniors (and 22.9% of seniors in the SCAG region). Understanding the employment status of people with disabilities may also be an important component in evaluating specialized housing needs. In Cathedral City, 34.5% of the population with a disability is employed, compared to 69.9% of the non-disabled population.

Fair Housing Accessibility Standards and California Administrative Code Title 24 sets forth access and adaptability requirements for the physically handicapped (disabled). These regulations apply to public buildings such as motels, employee housing, factory-built housing and privately funded newly

14.0 %

7.9% 7.4%

19.9 %

7.2%

13.1 % 13.4 %

6.6%

10.1 %

22.9 %

10.5 %

17.5 %

0.0%

5.0%

10.0 %

15.0 %

20.0 %

25.0 %
Hearing Vision Cognitive Ambulatory Self-care Independent Living Cathedral City Percent SCAG Region Percent

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constructed apartment houses containing five or more dwelling units. The regulations also require that ramp ways, larger door widths, restroom modifications, etc. be designed to enable free access. Such standards, however, are not mandatory of new single family residential construction. The City of Cathedral City provides grants and loans to low- and moderate-income disabled persons for accessibility modifications to the single-family homes, and assistance to disabled renters.

Persons who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking Per the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime. Based on these estimates, it can be assumed that 12,391 women and 9387 over the age of 20 could have been victims of domestic violence.

Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness for women and their children. Many victims face homelessness when they flee abusive homes. Their experiences are confounded by economic instability, often perpetuated by abusers. Policy makers must work to ensure that safe, affordable housing is available to victims and must reduce the barriers victims face in securing and maintaining housing.

Between 22% and 57% of all homeless women report that domestic violence was the immediate cause of their homelessness. Additionally, 38% of all victims of domestic violence become homeless at some point in their lives. A victim of domestic violence will often leave an abuser multiple times before finally escaping the violence, therefore, experiencing multiple periods of homelessness. ● Over 90% of homeless women have experienced severe physical or sexual abuse at some point in their lives, and 63% have been victims of intimate partner violence as adults. ● In a report by the U. S. Conference of Mayors, 44% of the cities surveyed identified domestic violence as the primary cause of homelessness.
● Over 80% of survivors entering shelters identified “finding housing I can afford” as a need, second only to “safety for myself” (85%).

What are the most common housing problems?
HUD defines a housing problem as one or more of the following housing conditions:
● Substandard Housing - Lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities ● Severely Overcrowded - With >1.51 people per room (and complete kitchen and plumbing) ● Overcrowded - With 1.01-1.5 people per room (and none of the above problems) ● Housing cost burden greater than 50% of income (and none of the above problems) ● Housing cost burden greater than 30% of income (and none of the above problems)

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● Zero/negative Income (and none of the above problems) Graph 3 - Substandard Housing
American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

The ACS includes surveys about three factors of what may be considered substandard housing. In Cathedral City, 828 units lack telephone service, 57 units lack plumbing facilities, and 56 units lack complete kitchen facilities.

Overcrowding
A persistent problem affecting single person’s households is overcrowding. The U.S. Census defines overcrowding as at least 1.01 persons per room excluding kitchen, bathrooms, and hallways.

Overcrowding is often an indicator of households that may be financially unable to obtain adequate space for their needs, or households that are required to house extended family members. It is not necessarily a reflection of inadequate physical conditions of the housing units themselves. Cathedral City is prepared to address these needs on a variety of levels including its density bonus and second unit policies, partnership with the County’s Housing Authority, and encouraging affordable housing development and activities.

Graph 4 - Crowding by Extent and Tenure

4.60%

0.32% 0.31%

1.95 %

0.39%

1.29 %
0%
1%
1%
2%
2%
3%
3%
4%
4%
5%
5%
No Telephone Service Available Lacking Plumbing Facilities Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities Cathedral City SCAG

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American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

In Cathedral City, 507 owner-occupied and 1,217 renter-occupied households had more than 1.0 occupants per room, which meets the ACS definition for overcrowding. 174 owner-occupied households and 512 renter-occupied households had more than 1.5 occupants per room, which meets the ACS definition for severe overcrowding.

Overcrowding can occur for multiple reasons, not all of them economic. In Cathedral City, where almost 60% of the population identifies as Hispanic/Latino, for example, multi-generational households are not uncommon, and the need for larger units, or flexibility in providing accessory units or second dwelling units must be considered. Cathedral City’s Development Code allows the development of second dwelling units that provide additional living facilities for one or more persons on lots with a primary residence. Second dwelling units can help alleviate overcrowding in owner-occupied units.

Cost Burden

4.6 %

1.6 %

17.4 %

7.3 %

4.9 %

1.3 %

15.6 %

6.4 %

0.0%

2.0%

4.0%

6.0%

8.0%

10.0 %

12.0 %

14.0 %

16.0 %

18.0 %

20.0 %

1.0+ /room 1.5+ /room 1.0+ /room 1.5+ /room
Owner Owner Renter Renter
Cathedral City SCAG

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Graph 5 - Spending on Rent
Com
Percent of Income Spent on Rent
Across Cathedral City's 6,981 renter households, 4,058 (58.1%) spend thirty percent or more of gross income on housing cost, compared to 55.3% in the SCAG region. Additionally, 2,164 renter households in Cathedral City (31%) spend fifty percent or more of gross income on housing cost, compared to 28.9% in the SCAG region.

Overpayment is defined as households paying more than 30 percent of their gross income on housing related expenses. This includes rent or mortgage payments and utilities. High housing costs can cause households to spend a disproportionate percentage of their income on housing. This may result in payment problems, deferred maintenance or overcrowding.

Table B - Cost Burden by Income
Table B Households by Share of Income
Spent on Housing Cost:

Income < 30% 30-50% > 50%
< 30% HAMFI 323 254 1,875
30-50% HAMFI 680 725 1,380
50-80% HAMFI 1,295 1,835 929
80-100% HAMFI 1,094 615 113
> 100% HAMFI 5,400 634 53
Total Households 8,792 4,063 4,350
HUD CHAS, 2012-2016. HAMFI refers to Housing Urban Development Area Median Family Income. 154 274
498
787 703
827
498 569
2,164
507
0 500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
<10 % 10-15 % 15-20 % 20-25 % 25-30 % 30-35 % 35-40 % 40-49 % >50 % Not

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Housing cost burden is most commonly measured as the percentage of gross income spent on housing, with 30% a usual threshold for 'cost burden' and 50% the threshold for 'severe cost burden.' However, a lower-income household spending the same percent of income on housing as a higher-income household will likely experience truer 'cost burden.' These data indicate the number of households in Cathedral City by their income relative to the surrounding area and their share of income spent on housing.

Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? According to the CHAS estimates, extremely low income (0-30% AMI) renters are most effected by housing problems. In this income group 1084 household have at least one housing problem. For homeowners, income (0-30% AMI) households are most effected, representing 784 households.

There are limited opportunities to address these household type by the City. However, the needs of these lower income groups are taken into consideration and are generally addressed through the City’s overall programs for housing affordability and social services.

Certain individuals and families in Cathedral City encounter greater difficulty finding affordable housing due to their special circumstances. These special circumstances could be related to age, employment, family type, or other characteristics. Cathedral City residents include seniors, people with disabilities, female-headed households (single–parent), large households, veterans, homeless people, and others with special needs. Providing housing and support services are essential to meeting their needs.

Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance The characteristics and needs of those at risk of becoming homeless include:
● Income at subsistence level where one event can lead to homelessness. ● Current “doubling up” in a housing unit where various events can lead to homelessness. ● Levels of access and length of process to receive support services.

People experiencing homelessness need shelter, either short-term or long-term. Homelessness can have a variety of causes, including a lack of affordable housing in the community, unemployment or reduction in work hours, illness, disability, mental illness, and substance abuse, among others.

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The Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT) Count is a federally mandated annual count of homeless individuals used to evaluate the extent of homelessness. The data provide a snapshot of homelessness on a particular date and time. The 2019 PIT Count for Riverside County determined there were 82 unsheltered homeless individuals in Cathedral City. This is the second highest number of homeless people among the nine Coachella Valley cities behind Palm Springs. It represents a 78% increase over the 2018 PIT Count for Cathedral City (46 individuals). According to the PIT Count report, the significant increase could be partially due to undercounts in 2018 and earlier years and/or changes in counting and surveying methods, such as increased coverage by more volunteers, that were implemented in 2019; however, the increase may also be due to actual increases in homelessness and a lack of available affordable housing.

Particularly sensitive homeless subpopulations include veterans, the chronically homeless, those with mental health conditions and physical disabilities, victims of domestic violence, and others. As shown in the following table, of the 51 homeless individuals interviewed in Cathedral City, 34% were chronically homeless, 28% had substance abuse issues, 22% had mental health conditions, and 20% had PTSD. Some subpopulations could be higher, but the extent is unknown because 31 individuals could not be interviewed for various reasons, including refusal to participate, sleeping, language barrier, inability to respond, physical barriers, or unsafe site conditions.

Table C - Homeless Subpopulations
Subpopulation Number1 % of total homeless
Individuals
Veterans 2 2%
Chronically Homeless 28 34%
Substance Abuse 23 28%
PTSD 16 20%
Mental Health Conditions 18 22%
Physical Disability 14 17%
Developmental Disability 3 4%
Brain Injury 9 11%
Victim of Domestic Violence 5 6%
AIDS or HIV 7 9%
Jail release, past 12 months 13 16%
(1) Results of interviews with 51 homeless individuals. Actual numbers may be higher as 31 individuals were not interviewed.

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Source: 2019 Riverside County Homeless Point-In-Time Count and Survey Report, County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services, page 46.

In the Coachella Valley, there are approximately 472 year-round emergency shelter beds, 90 seasonal emergency shelter beds, 15 transitional beds, 20 rapid rehousing beds, and 118 permanent supportive housing beds operated by a variety of organizations. Facilities are located throughout the Coachella Valley, from Palm Springs to Indio, and are available to Cathedral City residents. Additional services, including emergency food, rent/mortgage and utility assistance, clothing, and bus passes, are provided by Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, Well in the Desert, and other organizations.

The needs of formerly homeless receiving rapid re-housing assistance include:
● On-going case management to address identified needs. ● Sustainable income to achieve permanent housing.
● Adequate resources available from state and federal support programs.

Cathedral City works closely with the Homeless Provider Network to assist Low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered. The goal of the Homeless Provider Network (HPN) is to advocate for the homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless residing in the County of Riverside. The HPN provides a forum and environment where collaborative public and private programs can work to improve the current delivery of services and fill identified gaps in services to the homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless in the County of Riverside.

If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates:

Cathedral City has no reliable numerical estimates of at-risk groups. However, the County ESG operational definition of those at risk of homelessness is set forth in the County’s ESG Program Guide, which indicates that an individual or family qualifies for ESG assistance if it demonstrates:

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● An income below 30 percent of median income for the geographic area; and, ● Insufficient resources immediately available to attain housing stability.

Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness
Affordability is a major housing characteristic linked with instability and increased risk of homelessness.

In addition, lack of housing related supportive services affects housing stability and increases the risk of homelessness for vulnerable populations such as seniors, persons with mental illness and persons with substance abuse issues.

One of the reasons for homelessness in the Coachella Valley include sudden job loss, illness and lack of medical insurance, family break-ups such as divorce, and seasonal job layoffs or reduction in hours.

Discussion
Each city is required to analyze existing and projected housing needs and develop an implementation program to describe how the City will attain its housing goals. In addition, the projected housing need must include a locality’s fair share of regional housing needs.

A recent analysis of Coachella Valley homelessness found that emergency shelter and transitional housing are not operating at full capacity; the occupancy rate was 79% in 2018 despite high rates of unsheltered single adults. Lower occupancy may be partially because some beds are reserved for domestic violence victims and youth rather than the general population.

After the closure of Roy’s Desert Resource Center emergency homeless shelter in North Palm Springs in 2017, there was a need for a homeless shelter or navigation center in the western Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), of which Cathedral City is a member, contracted with Path of Life Ministries to operate its Coachella Valley Housing First program that placed people in permanent housing before addressing issues such as joblessness or behavioral health. Program results were positive, with 81% of the 242 people who exited the program in the first year able to find permanent housing, and all participants who exited the program more than doubling their monthly incomes. In late 2019, CVAG initiated an effort to advance the goals of CV Housing First through a collaborative approach called the Coachella Valley Homelessness Engagement & Action Response Team (CVHEART). The program is expected to establish a formal structure for regional homelessness policies and programs, identify funding opportunities for future projects, and expand multi-agency cooperation and participation. In addition to its own efforts to end homelessness, Cathedral City’s membership in CVAG will assure its continued participation in regional efforts. The City allocates $103,000 annually toward CVAG’s homelessness prevention and intervention programs. The City also works in partnership with the Riverside

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County Office of Fair Housing to identify and facilitate innovative housing solutions, such as comprehensively addressing the needs of the homeless, not only in Cathedral City but Valley-wide.

The City currently has two Homeless Liaison Police Officers, both of whom are fully funded, who work with the local homeless community to encourage the transition from outdoor encampments to permanent housing. The officers also help to align the needs of homeless individuals with available local and regional resources.

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NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction
A disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level as a whole. For the purpose of this analysis, the furthest right columns of the tables below have been calculated to determine if a disproportionately greater need exists. For example, assume that 60% of all low-income households within a jurisdiction have a housing problem and 70% of low-income Hispanic households have a housing problem. In this case, low-income Hispanic households have a disproportionately greater need. Per the regulations at 91.205(b)(2), 91.305(b)(2), and 91.405, a grantee must provide an assessment for each disproportionately greater need identified. Although the purpose of these tables is to analyze the relative level of need for each race and ethnic category, the data also provide information for Cathedral City that can be useful in describing overall need. 0%-30% of Area Median Income
Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,018 315 499
White 653 149 254
Black / African American 80 15 45
Asian 25 0 20
American Indian, Alaska Native 30 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,205 149 180
Data
Source:
2013-2017 CHAS

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30%-50% of Area Median Income
Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,065 549 0
White 680 344 0
Black / African American 60 10 0
Asian 60 0 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 4 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,240 190 0
Data
Source:
2013-2017 CHAS
50%-80% of Area Median Income
Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,865 974 0
White 940 539 0
Black / African American 110 40 0
Asian 90 24 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0

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Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Pacific Islander 25 0 0
Hispanic 1,674 375 0
Data
Source:
2013-2017 CHAS
80%-100% of Area Median Income
Table 16 - Disproportionately Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 970 960 0
White 415 420 0
Black / African American 10 0 0
Asian 70 34 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 10 15 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 445 490 0
Data
Source:
2013-2017 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities

2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities

3. More than one person per room

4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
Discussion
The age of the City’s housing stock can be a key indicator of potential rehabilitation, repair, or demolition needs. 60.8% of housing units in Cathedral City were built before 1990 and are, therefore, more than 30

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years old. Depending on construction quality and maintenance history, older homes can have problems with inadequate or unsafe mechanical systems and appliances, foundation or roof problems, inefficient windows, the presence of asbestos or lead, or other issues that affect livability and safety.

Generally, the oldest homes were built before 1940 and are located in the Downtown area. Homes built between 1940 and 1949 are located in the Cove neighborhood; homes built from 1950 to 1959 are located in the Downtown, Cove and Outpost neighborhoods; and homes built from 1960 to 1969 are located in the Dream Homes, Outpost, and Cove neighborhoods. From 1970 to the present, the distribution of new homes has been more widespread throughout the City, with construction occurring on in-fill lots in existing subdivisions.

Another measure of potentially substandard housing is the number of housing units lacking adequate kitchen and plumbing facilities. In Cathedral City, there are 30 units (0.16% of all units) lacking complete kitchens and 46 units (0.24% of all units) lacking plumbing facilities. More rental units have deficiencies in plumbing facilities than homeowner units, and more owner-occupied units have deficiencies in kitchen facilities than rental units. These homes could potentially benefit from rehabilitation programs.

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NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction
Similar to NA-15, disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience severe housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level as a whole.
0%-30% of Area Median Income
Table 17 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,868 455 499
White 613 194 254
Black / African American 50 39 45
Asian 25 0 20
American Indian, Alaska Native 30 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,135 219 180
Data
Source:
2013-2017 CHAS
30%-50% of Area Median Income
Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,515 1,099 0
White 479 544 0

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Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Black / African American 10 60 0
Asian 60 0 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 4 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 940 490 0
Data
Source:
2013-2017 CHAS
50%-80% of Area Median Income
Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,364 2,470 0
White 420 1,060 0
Black / African American 85 65 0
Asian 45 70 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 25 0 0
Hispanic 779 1,275 0
Data
Source:
2013-2017 CHAS
80%-100% of Area Median Income
Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI

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Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 350 1,585 0
White 95 740 0
Black / African American 0 10 0
Asian 25 85 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 25 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 230 705 0
Data
Source:
2013-2017 CHAS
The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities

2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities

3. More than 1.5 persons per room

4. Cost Burden over 50%
Discussion
The City does not currently conduct regular housing condition surveys to estimate the number of units in need of rehabilitation or replacement. However, in February 2021 the City’s Code Enforcement Department conducted a records search of dwelling units with code violations to gain an idea of the current condition of existing housing stock. As of February 2021, there were approximately 158 open cases citing structural deficiencies. Most violations were associated with faulty or hazardous electrical systems (68), faulty plumbing systems (18), illegal non-conforming structures (200), general dilapidation or deterioration of the structure (20), and general health and safety code violations (32). There is no correlation made in City records between code violations and household income, however, it is expected that lower income households have greater difficulty maintaining their homes. The records search found 1,196 open cases citing aesthetic and nuisance violations. Most were associated with trash and debris (368), overgrown/dead/decayed vegetation (487), inoperative or abandoned vehicles (273), and fallen or broken fencing (68).

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(EDA) offers home repair programs including the Home Repair Loan Program (HRLP) and the Senior Home Repair Grand (SHRG) program. According to the County’s website, Cathedral City is not eligible for these programs because the City exceeds the County’s income limit. However, eligibility is subject to change if the City falls below the County’s income limits. The City is, however, financially participating in the renovation of the 224-unit Cathedral Palms, a special-needs housing development located in Cathedral City for extremely low- and low-income seniors.

To improve housing conditions, the City needs develop a Housing Rehabilitation Program that provides access to grants funded by CBDG funds to low-income families who need to make improvements to make their homes safe to occupy. As part of this new program, the City shall also conduct a City-wide windshield survey every 3 years to identify general housing conditions to estimate the number of residential structures in need of rehabilitation or replacement. The addition of this program in conjunction with an active code enforcement, the City hopes to assist a larger number of low-income homeowners to rehabilitate their homes during the 2022-2027 planning period. Table 36 includes 40 units (5 per year) to be rehabilitated through this program.

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NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction:

As before, the same methodology applies to calculating disproportionately greater need. A disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience a housing cost burden at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level as a whole. Unlike previous sections, section NA-25 does not analyze multiple housing problems that a resident may experience but focuses on Housing Cost Burden.

Housing Cost Burden
Table 21 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No / negative
income (not
computed)
Jurisdiction as a whole 9,149 3,990 4,229 514
White 4,925 1,570 1,574 264
Black / African
American
180 125 150 45
Asian 345 140 150 20
American Indian,
Alaska Native
19 10 30 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 25 0
Hispanic 3,584 2,095 2,235 185
Data
Source:
2013-2017 CHAS
Discussion:

A person is considered to have a housing cost burden when he or she spends more than 30% of gross income on housing expenses. In Tables above, the City provides data and calculations as to whether a

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disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience a housing cost burden at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level as a whole. In this case the Hispanic population has greater Housing Cost Burden than other groups.

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NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2) Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole? The Hispanic population overall faces more disproportionate needs than other groups. This could be the result of continuous migration of this group into the area.

If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs? The language barrier may contribute to this problem. The migration of new Hispanic population to the area may also contribute.

Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community?
Based on the analysis performed in the 2017 AFH, Hispanics experienced the highest increase in segregation index over time when compared to other Race/ Ethnicity protected classes. in the 2010 Census year, the location of Hispanics tended to cluster around the core of the City, while the location of Whites was more prominent outside the City’s core. The latter could indicate a lack of integration which means that there is not a high concentration of people of a particular protected class in an area subject to analysis, such as a census tract or neighborhood, compared to the broader geographic area. Along with residential segregation for Hispanics within the City’s core, the area also has a high segregation of person from Mexico as their National Origin as well as Limited English Proficiency.

Ethnic and racial composition of a region is useful in analyzing housing demand and any related fair housing concerns, as it tends to demonstrate a relationship with other characteristics such as household size, locational preferences, and mobility. According to the 2019 American Community Survey, the largest racial group in the City identifies as “White” (75.6%) and the largest ethnic group identifies as Hispanic (58.6%). Compared to neighboring jurisdictions, Whites are the dominant racial/ethnic group with 81.2% of Rancho Mirage residentsto the east and 61% of Palm Springs residents to the west identifying as White.

Figure 1 shows racial/ethnic concentrated block groups from in 2010 and Figure 2 shows them in 2018.

Consistent with the increase Citywide, most block groups in Cathedral City have seen an increase in racial/ethnic minority populations since 2010.

HUD defines Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs) as census tracts with a nonWhite population over 50 percent and with 40 percent or three times the overall poverty rate. In the Coachella Valley, there are RECAPs scattered in sections of Desert Hot Springs, Indio, Coachella, Thermal, and unincorporated county areas. Currently, there are no R/ECAPs located in the City.

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Figure 1 and 2: Cathedral City Racial Demographics 2010

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NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b)
Introduction
The City does not have Public Housing. This section provides a concise summary of the needs of public housing residents in Riverside County. This information is gathered through consultations with the public housing agency or agencies located within the jurisdiction’s boundaries.

Totals in Use
Table 22 - Public Housing by Program Type
Program Type
Certificat
e
ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Proje
ct -
base
d
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of unit
vouchers
in use
0 79 456 8,748 36 8,364 135 178 19
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data
Source:

PIC (PIH Information Center)
Characteristics of Residents
Table 24 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Program Type
Certificate ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Average Annual
Income
0 12,664 13,261 13,870 10,805 13,850 13,465 14,983
Average length
of stay -years
0 6 4 6 2 6 0 5

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Program Type
Certificate ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Average
Household size
0 1 3 2 1 2 1 3
# Homeless at
admission
0 2 331 205 1 197 2 5
# of Elderly
Program
Participants
(>62)
0 67 38 3,249 9 3,211 15 10
# of Disabled
Families
0 12 70 2,587 26 2,422 82 33
# of Families
requesting
accessibility
features
0 79 456 8,748 36 8,364 135 178
# of HIV/AIDS
program
participants
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
# of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)

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Race of Residents
Table 25 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Program Type
Race Certificate ModRehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
White 0 66 318 5,469 26 5,195 79 144 15
Black/African
American
0 10 126 2,967 8 2,867 55 29 3
Asian 0 1 9 209 2 203 0 2 1
American
Indian/Alaska
Native
0 0 2 80 0 76 1 3 0
Pacific Islander 0 2 1 23 0 23 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data
Source:

PIC (PIH Information Center)
Ethnicity of Residents
Table 26 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Program Type
Ethnicity Certificate ModRehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
Hispanic 0 29 250 2,318 7 2,220 13 74 1
Not Hispanic 0 50 206 6,430 29 6,144 122 104 18
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)

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Program Type
Table-D
Certificate ModRehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supporti
ve
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
Mainstream
Vouchers (for
Non-Elderly
Disabled)
# of unit
vouchers in
use
0 80 0 9885 858 9027 798 180 241
Program Type
Average
Annual
Income
0 15741 0 17523 20088 17252 16125 18397 13133
Average
length of stay
(Years)
0 7 0 8 5 8 5 8 7
Average
Household
size
0 1 0 2 3 2 2 4 1
# Homeless at
admission
0 6 0 1093 153 940 365 50 27
# of Elderly
Program
Participants
(>62)
0 77 0 4243 173 3990 163 5 13
# of Disabled
Families
0 53 0 4163 217 4216 130 25 122
# of Families
requesting
accessibility
features
0 Data
not
tracked
0 Data not
tracked
Data
not
tracked
Data
not
tracked
Data not
tracked
Data not
tracked
Data not tracked
# of HIV/AIDS
program
participants
0 Data
not
tracked
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Program Type
Table-F
Race Certificate
ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
Mainstream NonElderly, Disabled
White 0 60 0 5534 549 4741 191 150 81
Black/African
American
0 16 0 3066 203 2844 151 45 33
Asian 0 2 0 176 10 164 6 1 2
American
Indian/Alaska
Native
0 0 0 105 8 97 14 4 1
Pacific Islander 0 3 0 73 9 61 2 1 1
Other 0 0 0 97 28 69 1 7 4
Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units:

Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders Based on a consultation, the most immediate need for residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders is additional services to ensure self-sufficiency. During the last planning period, revenue streams from State, Federal and local sources have declined. Therefore, despite the demand, services and programming have been reduced, particularly in the area of services to those at-risk of homelessness.

How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large?

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The latest CHAS data for the 2013-2017 period for Cathedral City shows that 39.4% of owner households are overpaying for housing, and 20.4% are severely overpaying. Of all lower-income owner households,

70.4% are overpaying, and 46.1% are severely overpaying. Although rental housing, as described above, can be affordable to lower income households in the City, there is still an overpayment issue with these households. The patterns are similar for renter households. Of all renter households, 56.1% are overpaying, and 28.5% are severely overpaying. Percentages are higher for low-income households as a group. Of all lower-income renter households, 75.1% are overpaying, and 41.5% are severely overpaying.

Similar to residents receiving subsidized housing assistance, the population at large is experiencing cost burden, which could mean a high risk of homelessness. Housing assistance is offered to low-income families who wish to live in privately owned multi family developments that have been rehabilitated or upgraded. Once eligibility is confirmed, the family is given a choice of available sites from which to choose. They are expected to pay between 30% and 40% of their income. The Riverside County Housing Authority provides HUD Section 8 rental assistance to lower income renters within the City. Since Section 8 vouchers are "portable" the number of households using vouchers in the City fluctuates over time.

Discussion
The City works in close collaboration with the Housing Authority of Riverside County to provide public housing within the City. Cathedral City will continue to work independently and closely with the HA and local nonprofits to provide assistance to low-income families. As population demographics continue to change, the City will continue to work with the county housing authority and local (and regional) nonprofits to develop affordable housing projects in Cathedral City.

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NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c)
Introduction:

The U.S. HUD provides the following definition of homelessness: “A person is considered homeless only when he/she resides in one of the places described below:
● In places not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks, and abandoned buildings.
● In an emergency shelter; or
● In transitional or supportive housing for homeless persons who originally came from the streets or emergency shelter.

People can become homeless because of social structural issues such as increases in rent, loss of job, and rising health care costs. In addition, personal experiences such as domestic violence, physical disabilities, mental illness, and substance abuse can cause people to become homeless as well. Often, one or more of these experiences factor into a household’s homeless experience.

Due to the transient nature of the homeless population, estimating the precise number of homeless persons in a community is a difficult, if not impossible, challenge. Measuring the number of homeless individuals is a difficult task in part because, in most cases, homelessness is a temporary, not permanent, condition. Also, neighboring jurisdictions often share the responsibility of servicing and assessing common homeless persons.

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Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional)
Table 27 - Homeless Needs Assessment
CoC data 2022 (Table 27)
Population
Estimate the # of persons
experiencing homelessness on a
given night
Estimate the #
experiencing
homelessness
each year
Estimate the #
becoming
homeless each
year
Estimate the #
exiting
homelessness
each year
Estimate the # of
days persons
experience
homelessness
Sheltered Unsheltered
All Household 729 2155 8314 8314 1180 71
Persons in
Households with
Adult(s) and
Child(ren)
218 23 3078 3078 352 124
Persons in
Households with
Only Children
11 13 248 248 172 13
Persons in
Households with
Only Adults
55 2119 5044 5044 655 65
Chronically
Homeless
Individuals
129 878 1085 1085 599 65
Chronically
Homeless Families
0 0 1085 1085 128 83
Veterans 54 216 972 972 399 52
Unaccompanied
Child
63 290 137 137 94 10

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Persons with HIV8 46 53 53 18 96
Race: Sheltered:

Unsheltered
(optional)
White 493 1538
Black or African
American
173 431
Asian7 31
American Indian or
Alaska Native
12 79
Pacific Islander1 27
Ethnicity: Sheltered:

Unsheltered
(optional)
Hispanic 287 750
Not Hispanic 442 1405

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If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that person’s experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth):

Table-G Homeless Subpopulations
Subpopulation Number1 % of total
homeless
Individuals
Veterans 2 2%
Chronically Homeless 28 34%
Substance Abuse 23 28%
PTSD 16 20%
Mental Health Conditions 18 22%
Physical Disability 14 17%
Developmental Disability 3 4%
Brain Injury 9 11%
Victim of Domestic Violence 5 6%
AIDS or HIV 7 9%
Jail release, past 12 months 13 16%
1 Results of interviews with 51 homeless individuals. Actual numbers may be higher as 31 individuals were not interviewed.

Source: 2019 Riverside County Homeless Point-In-Time Count and Survey Report, County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services, page 46.

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Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans.

According to CoC there are 3078 families with Children and 972 veterans in need of assistance.

In the last few years there was a surge in funding by the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) to provide supportive services to veterans and their families. This includes increased funding for the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program that provides rental assistance for homeless veterans and the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program that provides a range of supportive services to eligible Veteran families that are designed to promote housing stability. Also, additional services are offered to Veterans encountered during the street-based Count. Veterans who wanted to receive housing services were transported to either the Riverside Access Center or the Indio Workforce Development Office for immediate processing. VA and Housing Authority staff were available at these centers to complete VISPDATs (needs assessments), issue VASH vouchers and complete other eligibility services. Beds were reserved at Path of Life Ministries and the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission to offer emergency shelter for any veterans encountered on the day of the PIT Count.

Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.

Table H - Cathedral City Homeless Characteristics
Number Percent
of Total
Race
White 51 62%
Unknown Race 16 20%
American Indian 6 7%
Multiple Races 4 5%
Asian 3 4%
Black 2 3%
Native Hawaiian 0 0%

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Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic 38 46%
Hispanic 31 38%
Unknown Ethnicity 13 16%
Gender
Male 61 74%
Female 20 24%
Gender Non-Conforming 1 1%
Age
Adults (>24 yrs) 76 93%
Youth (18-24 yrs) 4 5%
Children (<18 yrs) 0 0%
Unknown age 2 2%
TOTAL HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS = 82
Source: 2019 Riverside County Homeless Point-In-Time Count and Survey Report, County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services, page 46.

The majority of homeless people in Cathedral City are white (62%), non-Hispanic (46%), male (74%), and adults over 24 years (93%). Homeless subpopulations include veterans, the chronically homeless, those with mental health conditions and physical disabilities, victims of domestic violence, and others. As shown in the table above, of the 51 homeless individuals interviewed in Cathedral City, 34% were chronically homeless, 28% had substance abuse issues, 22% had mental health conditions, and 20% had PTSD. Some subpopulations could be higher, but the extent is unknown because 31 individuals could not be interviewed for various reasons, including refusal to participate, sleeping, language barrier, inability to respond, physical barriers, or unsafe site conditions.

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Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.

Emergency, transitional, and supportive housing facilities and services can serve some of the short- and long-term needs of homeless individuals. Emergency shelters provide temporary shelter, often with minimal supportive services. Supportive housing is linked to support services intended to improve the individual’s ability to independently live and work in the community. Transitional housing is provided with financial assistance and support services to help homeless Supportive and transitional housing are often in apartment-style units. In the Coachella Valley, there are approximately 472 year-round emergency shelter beds, 90 seasonal emergency shelter beds, 15 transitional beds, 20 rapid rehousing beds, and 118 permanent supportive housing beds operated by a variety of organizations. Facilities are located throughout the Coachella Valley, from Palm Springs to Indio, and are available to Cathedral City residents. Additional services, including emergency food, rent/mortgage and utility assistance, clothing, and bus passes, are provided by Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, Well in the Desert, and other organizations. A recent analysis of Coachella Valley homelessness found that emergency shelter and transitional housing are not operating at full capacity; the occupancy rate was 79% in 2018 despite high rates of unsheltered single adults.16 Lower occupancy may be partially because some beds are reserved for domestic violence victims and youth rather than the general population.

The Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT) Count is a federally mandated annual count of homeless individuals used to evaluate the extent of homelessness. The data provide a snapshot of homelessness on a particular date and time. The 2019 PIT Count for Riverside County determined there were 82 unsheltered homeless individuals in Cathedral City.

There are a number of programs and opportunities directed at providing housing and services for homeless persons. These assistance programs offer a range of social services from counseling, assistance with utilities, emergency food, rent and mortgage assistance for the first month, and the distribution of bus passes. Other groups of homeless individuals, which may not be served by the above-mentioned facilities include the mentally ill, those with chemical dependencies, and those who voluntarily choose a transient lifestyle. These individuals may be served by the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission in Indio, or by the Emergency Cold Weather Shelter, located at the National Guard Armory in Indio. However, these facilities provide only emergency shelter and do not deal with the causes of homelessness.

Discussion:

In the last few years, a targeted countywide effort to coordinate services to permanently house homeless people who are living in encampments began as part of a collaboration between key county and nonprofit agencies working on the frontlines to end homelessness. This enhanced partnership includes the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, DPSS Homeless Programs Unit, Housing Authority of the County of Riverside, The Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health (formerly

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Department of Mental Health), the U.S. VA, Loma Linda Medical Center, Path of Life Ministries and other key nonprofit housing providers. This coordination effort has assisted in closing several homeless encampments and providing permanent housing for a majority of the people who were living in riverbeds, near freeways and other places not meant for human habitation.

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NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b, d) Introduction:

Non-homeless special needs refer to the needs of population subgroups that have been identified by HUD as more commonly in need of housing assistance than the general population. Due to their economic, social, mental, and/or physical conditions, these populations have difficulty finding appropriate housing. These groups include:
● Elderly and frail elderly
● Persons with disabilities
● Single-Parent Families and Female-Headed Households
● Large Families
Additionally, individual regions often contain specific subgroups that face challenges unique to the region. This section is intended to identify the nature and extent of these needs as well as strategies being implemented to address these needs.

Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:

The elderly and frail elderly
Senior residents ages 65 and older are considered a special population because they typically live on fixed or limited incomes, have an increased incidence of physical and memory impairments that can adversely affect independent living, and have higher health care costs. Potential housing problems can include lack of accessibility or independent living support services, lack of affordability, lack of transportation options, and inconvenient distance to appropriate health care facilities. As shown in the following table, 5,671 households (30.1% of all households) in Cathedral City are 65 years or older. Senior households make up (36.6%) of all owner-occupied households and 20.1% of all renter-occupied households.

According to the ACS, an estimated 1,498 seniors have incomes below the poverty level, which represents

16.2% of all seniors in the City (9,261). The 2020 federal poverty guideline for one person is $12,760 annually. The major source of income for most seniors is Social Security, and the average Social Security monthly benefit is $1,503, which is $18,036 annually. Therefore, a single senior paying 30% of their monthly Social Security income on housing costs would pay $451 toward housing costs. However, Cathedral City median rents are $615 for a one-bedroom unit. A two-person senior household would have $902 available for housing costs, but median rents are $1,122 for a 2-bedroom unit. Therefore, Social Security alone cannot adequately cover affordable housing costs in the City. Numerous senior support services are provided by various organizations, including those listed in the following table. There are also numerous privately-operated assisted living facilities and home care service providers in the City and Coachella Valley.

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Table I - Senior Resources
Organization Services Provided
Assisted living and home care
providers (various private providers)
Housing, personal care, health care, housekeeping,
meals
Braille Institute Coachella Valley
Neighborhood Center
Rehabilitation, enrichment classes, in-home support
for the visually impaired
Cathedral City Senior Center Health/fitness programs, social events, classes, homebound outreach, food distribution
Eisenhower Memory Care Center Adult day center for neuro-cognitive impairments FIND Food Bank Food distribution
Hidden Harvest Food distribution
Jewish Family Services of the Desert Advocacy, case management services Riverside County Office On Aging Medical case management, counseling, transportation assistance, meals
Salvation Army Food distribution, social events, community programs Senior Advocates of the Desert Public benefits and social services assistance, emergency financial assistance
SunLine Transit Agency For seniors and disabled residents: Half-Fare Program, Taxi Voucher Program, SunDial paratransit service, bus
travel training
Persons with disabilities
A “disability” is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

People with disabilities can face unique housing challenges, including lack of affordable units due to fixed or limited incomes, lack of accessible design features such as barrier-free access, lack of in-home supportive medical services, and lack of transportation options and proximity to medical facilities.

There are an estimated 6,433 non-institutionalized residents with a disability in Cathedral City (11.8% of the total City population). Individuals may be affected by one or more types of disability. There are 13,355 disabilities affecting the population. The most affected age groups are 65 years and over (52.5%) and 18 to 64 years (40.8%). The most prevalent disabilities are ambulatory difficulties and independent living difficulties.

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A variety of support services are available to Cathedral City residents with disabilities. Angel View, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Desert Hot Springs, operates a Residential Care program that includes 19 six-bed group homes for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Homes are located in Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Thousand Palms, and Joshua Tree. All homes feature wide doorways, roll-in showers, and other design modifications, and all meet affordable housing requirements.

One home is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex medical conditions, and one is a licensed Congregate Living Health Facility for ventilator-dependent individuals with muscular dystrophy. Angel View also operates a therapeutic day program and outreach program.

The Inland Regional Center (IRC) provides support to people with intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. Support services include day programs, independent and supported living services, family support, educational advocacy, and employment assistance. Desert Arc provides independent living skills programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as employment, sports and recreation, and other support services. The Braille Institute Coachella Valley Neighborhood Center, formerly in Rancho Mirage, opened in 2020 in Palm Desert and provides low vision rehabilitation, daily living skills, enrichment classes, and in-home support for the visually impaired. The Riverside County Office on Aging provides case management, social engagement and outreach services, meal programs, and health care support services for adults with disabilities and seniors. SunLine Transit Agency offers SunDial origin-to-destination paratransit service, Half-Fare Program, Taxi Voucher Program, and bus travel training for people with disabilities.

Single-Parent Families and Female-Headed Households
Female-headed households generally have lower incomes, higher rates of poverty, and lower home ownership rates. Income constraints can result in overpayment and severe overpayment, in which housing costs exceed 30% or 50%, respectively, of household income.

There are 9,271 single-parent-headed family households in Cathedral City, or 49.3% of all households.

Male-headed family households comprise 23.0% of all households, and female-headed family households comprise 26.3%. There are 4,952 female-headed family households in Cathedral City.

Approximately 20% of the female-headed households have children under age 18, and approximately

32.8% of all families with incomes below the poverty level are female-headed households.

Primary housing needs for this special population include affordability and units of appropriate size for the age and gender mix of children. Other considerations include proximity to schools, childcare facilities, recreation areas, and other family services and amenities. Flexible educational programs and job training services can help householders obtain higher paying jobs. The County of Riverside offers affordable housing assistance, such as Section 8 housing vouchers, to eligible residents in the City (see Existing Affordable Housing Programs, below).

Large Families
Large families are those with 5 or more persons. Data indicates that some households in Cathedral City have five or more members. Some of these households result from the consolidation of multiple families

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that share housing to reduce housing costs. If consolidated families could obtain affordable housing, fewer large family units would be needed.

Graph 6 - Household Size
Number of People per Household
Renter Owner Total
American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

This chart illustrates the range of household sizes in Cathedral City for owners, renters, and overall. The most commonly occurring household size is of two people (29.4%) and the second-most commonly occurring household is of one person (29.1%). Cathedral City has a higher share of single-person households than the SCAG region overall (29.1% vs. 23.4%) and a lower share of 7+ person households than the SCAG region overall (3.1% vs. 3.1%).

Large households can have difficulty finding affordable housing with sufficient bedrooms, which can lead to overcrowding and severe overcrowding. There are 2,805 large households in Cathedral City, or 15.6% of all households. Of all large households, 1,371 (48.9%) are owners and 1,434 (51.1%) are renters.

To avoid overcrowding, suitable housing products for large families include those with 4 or more bedrooms. Despite the number of 4-bedroom dwelling units in the current housing stock, 1,663 units (8.8% of all units citywide) are overcrowded, and seventy percent (71.5%) of them are rental units. There are 199 units with 5 or more bedrooms (1% of total units citywide), and only 9 of them are rental units.

Currently, there are 570 large family households renting, indicating there is a need for additional units with 5 or more bedrooms, particularly rental units.

What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined?

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The housing and supportive service needs of Cathedral City residents were determined by an assessment of 2020 Census data, ACS Data, Housing Element, Community Needs Survey, input from community meetings and several other local and regional data sources.

The elderly and frail elderly
As the elderly become less independent and require more care, a continuum of housing options becomes important, ranging from independent unassisted living, to congregate or board care facilities which provide meals, maid service, and social opportunities, to nursing care facilities which provide complete medical care.

The City has a number of projects and programs available for the senior population. Over 1000 units of rental housing are currently restricted to low- and very-low-income senior households. All but one of the City's mobile home parks are restricted to ages 55 or older. Also, available to seniors and disabled persons are free smoke alarms and fire inspections provided courtesy of the Fire Department and the Office of Housing Assistance.

Persons with disabilities
The City adheres to State guidelines regarding disabled access and promotes the use of principals of architectural design which aid the disabled. The ADA requires all new multi-family construction to include a percentage of units be accessible to disabled persons. The City of Cathedral City monitors and requires compliance with these standards as part of the building permit review, issuance, and inspection process.

The City imposes no special requirements or prohibitions on the development of housing for disabled persons beyond the requirements of the ADA. There is no concentration restriction for residential care homes. State and federal law does not permit the City to regulate group homes of 6 or fewer residents.

Group homes of 7 or more residents are permitted with approval of a conditional use permit in the R-2, R-3, R-M and R-H zones. The City has also adopted procedures for providing reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

Single-Parent Families and Female-Headed Households
Primary housing needs for these single-parent households include affordability and units of appropriate size for the age and gender mix of children. Proximity to schools and to other services and amenities is also important for these special needs group.

Large Families

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Large families have a special need for three, four, or more bedroom units. Units of this size, affordable to low- and moderate-income households, are limited. Organizations such as the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, which actively constructs affordable housing projects throughout the Valley, have found that units with 4 bedrooms are less in demand than they have been in the past. They attribute this change, in part, to the "Americanization" of Latino and Asian households, which had in the past tended toward multi generational housing opportunities. As these families' cultural basis changes, the need for a larger unit in which two or three generations resides appears to be diminishing.

Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area:

National data shows over 90% of the cases of AIDS reported were men. Of the total AIDS population, 59% were White, 18% were Black, 21% were Hispanic (all races), and the remaining 2% were Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native.

National studies have shown that at least 25% of people with disabling AIDS will be in need of supportive housing at some time during their illness. The housing and supportive services needs of people living with AIDS differ widely between the Eastern, Western and Mid regions of Riverside County. Special needs and issues related to the HIV/AIDS population include the following:
● Finding and keeping housing is a crisis for many individuals and families living with HIV Disease in the Riverside and San Bernardino area.
● People living with HIV Disease in Riverside County are at risk of losing their housing at any time because of poverty.
● People with HIV Disease have complex health care needs and are often unemployed or underemployed, underinsured or uninsured, which impacts their need for supportive housing. ● Many people are struggling with substance abuse and mental illness in addition to AIDS. ● Women and families with children (where one or more are affected by HIV Disease) have unique social and support service needs, which can negatively impact their ability to maintain housing. ● Poor rental and criminal histories make it hard for some people living with HIV Disease to find housing.

Discussion:

The National Coalition on Homelessness reports that the lack of affordable housing is a critical problem facing a growing number of people living with HIV and AIDS. The costs of health care and medications for people living with HIV/AIDS are often too high for people to keep up with. In addition, persons living

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with HIV/AIDS are in danger of losing their jobs due to discrimination or as a result of frequent healthrelated absences. As a result, up to 50 percent of persons living with HIV/AIDS in the United States are at risk of becoming homeless.

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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities:

The City has 5 Goals:
● Goal 1: Economical utility services and facilities that adequately and safely meet the needs of the community
● Goal 2: A city-wide sewage collection and treatment system ● Goal 3: Conservation of regional and local water resources ● Goal 4: Adequate and reliable utility services for all residents and businesses ● Goal 5: A long-term, viable landfill site, which can accommodate all waste generated in the city.

The City’s development patterns have resulted in the construction of major arterials and infrastructure throughout the City. Recently, the City expanded its infrastructure north of the freeway to facilitate buildout of The Crossings shopping center located at Bob Hope Drive and Varner Road. West of The Crossings, extension and expansion of infrastructure is planned for the North City area to facilitate future development of the North City and North City Extended Specific Plans.

The City requires, as do all communities in California, that a developer be responsible for all on-site improvements and meet the standards established in the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Off-site improvements, should they be required, are also the responsibility of the developer. If a public street is required, the developer will be responsible for a half width improvement, including curb, gutter and sidewalk, as is typical in most communities. Minimum street right-of-way (full width) is normally 60 feet and minimum curb-to-curb pavement width is typically 36 feet. Since most of the city’s major streets have been improved to their ultimate right-of-way, development of residential projects will generally only require the improvement of local or collector streets; the North City area is the exception.

Pursuant to SB 1087, the Desert Water Agency (DWA) and the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), both of which are water and sewer purveyors for the City, will be provided the adopted Housing Element and shall be required to establish specific procedures to grant priority service to affordable projects. As most water and sewer services are installed in most neighborhoods in the City. The City’s water and sewer providers will not be constrained in providing services in most areas of the City. Portions of the developed Whitewater neighborhood and the Pomegranate Lane and Papaya Lane areas are the only areas of the developed City not currently served by the sewer system. These areas operate on septic tanks. Both DWA and CVWD have approved Urban Water Management Plans, which were prepared based on the City’s General Plan build out. These Plans state that both service providers have sufficient water supplies and sewer capacity available to meet the City’s build-out demands, including the units listed in the inventory.

The DWA and CVWD both offer incentives to conserve water. Landscaping in the desert environment, especially turf, demand large quantities of water. In order to regulate unnecessary water consumption,

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the City and the water agencies have established water-efficient guidelines, incentives, and landscaping ordinances. Reducing water use on landscaping can be accomplished through installation of droughtresistant plant species and features that do not require minimal irrigation. Reduced water consumption can also be accomplished through the use of water-efficient appliances, faucets, and irrigation systems.

Although certain water-efficient appliances and technologies may result in slightly higher initial costs, they are not expected to represent a significant constraint to affordable housing. These water-efficient appliances generally reduce monthly bills since less water is used.

North City Specific Plan
In 2007, Cathedral City annexed over 1,300 acres into the City’s limits north of Interstate 10. A specific plan, known as the North City Specific Plan (NCSP), was adopted in 2009. The specific plan area totals approximately 5,000 acres and estimates the maximum residential buildout potential to be approximately 9,618 dwelling units.

In 2014 the City adopted the North City Extended Specific Plan (NCESP) that encompasses 591 acres of recently annexed lands that expands and builds upon the original NCSP. The NCESP is anticipated to generate up to 3,200 residential units, for a combined total of 12,818 potential units in the North City area.

As proposed, the North City and the North City Extended Specific Plan areas will provide for a wide range of residential opportunities. The diversity of residential densities range, for example, between Mixed Use - Urban (MU-U), which allows up to 45 dwelling units to the acre, and Residential Estate (RE) at 2 dwelling units to the acre.

It should be noted that development in much of this area is currently constrained by the limited availability of infrastructure. The City is working to expand the availability and capacity of service systems to facilitate development of this important new area. This infrastructure expansion began in 2018 with the development of commercial parcels within the North City Extended Specific Plan area. One site, #2 in Table 37, is immediately adjacent to the existing commercial development, and is now served by all utilities. This site has been identified as having potential for a broad range of units and is included in the Inventory to address very low, low, moderate and above moderate income household needs. As development expands in this area and in the North City Specific Plan area, water and sewer extensions will also allow the expansion for additional housing. Both CVWD and DWA have sufficient water supplies and sewer capacity available to meet the City’s build-out demands, including the units listed in the inventory.

The sites identified for future residential development are located in urbanized areas of the City and are currently designated for residential use. No sites are subject to significant geotechnical or wildfire hazards.

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located within the boundaries of a flood zone to incorporate mitigation measures that prevent adverse impacts due to flooding, which will require a Conditional Letter of Map Revisions (CLOMR) and Letters of Map Revisions (LOMR) from FEMA assuring the minimum National Flood Insurance Program standards are met. There are no significant environmental constraints to development on the identified sites.

The City will need to keep abreast of technological advances, particularly in the realm of digital and highspeed data transmissions, to assure that City residents and businesses are offered the most state-of-theart technologies.

How were these needs determined?
The City of Cathedral City’s General Plan- Water, Sewer, and utilities Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:

Several neighborhoods, including the 35th Avenue, Dream Homes, and Cove areas, were identified as having substandard infrastructure. Several bonds were issued for sewer and street improvements within these neighborhoods over the past several years that have resulted in infrastructure installation.

Assessment Bonds in the amount of $6 million were issued, and $4.5 million in grants were procured for streets and sewer improvements in the Dream Homes neighborhood. Five hundred homes were assisted, and the project was completed in 2007. In 2004, $7.5 million in Assessment Bonds and other funds was used for the streets and sewer project in the 35th Avenue neighborhood. This project was completed in 2006 and assisted 400 homes. In 2005, nearly $39 million was procured for the streets and sewer project in the Cove neighborhood, which contains 1500 homes.

How were these needs determined?
The City of Cathedral City’s General Plan- LAND USE ELEMENT Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:

The Fire and Police Protection Element has a direct and important relationship to several other General Plan elements, including Land Use, Circulation, Emergency Preparedness, Water Resources, Health Services and Community Design Elements. The distribution and intensity of land uses, accessibility, coordination of emergency responses, the availability of water to fight fires and health services to treat the injured, and the provision of “defensible space” in urban development are all tied to the effective provision of fire and police services.

Police and fire protection services are essential to the continued safety of this growing community. The City of Cathedral City provides its own law enforcement and fire department and maintains

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cooperative/mutual aid agreements with other communities and agencies for additional emergency response support.

A number of state regulatory codes focus on the importance of addressing the protection of the community from natural and man-made hazards. Government Code Section 65302(g) requires that a Safety Element or its equivalent be included in the General Plan to address measures necessary to protect the community from risks associated with fire and other hazards and threats. Public Resources Code 4125(a) states that the State Board of Forestry shall classify all lands within the State for the purpose of determining hazards and addressing financial responsibility for the prevention and suppression of fires. Unclassified lands fall under the jurisdiction of the City or appropriate federal agency, such as the U.S. Bureau of Land Management or U.S. Forest Service.

How were these needs determined?
They are determined by the City Council, the City Manager’s Office, and the City Departments.

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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:

This section looks at the housing market and supply in Cathedral City by analyzing housing indicators.

Developing a picture of the current housing stock in the community begins by looking at trends in structure, age, price, and tenure. Furthermore, the supply of homeless shelter facilities, special needs services and housing, and non-housing community development resources are considered. The analysis is supplemented by GIS maps to provide geographical visualization of the data.

Graph 7 - Housing Type
CA DOF E-5 Population and Housing Unit Estimates
The chart above provides detailed information on the housing stock in Cathedral City, which has a total of 21,447 housing units. The most prevalent housing type in Cathedral City is single-family detached with 12,052 units. The share of all single-family units in Cathedral City is 69.6%, which is higher than the

61.7% share in the SCAG region. Out of the total housing units in Cathedral City, there are 17,322 occupied units, which equates to a 19.2% total vacancy rate. The average household size (as expressed by the population to housing unit ratio) is 3.076.
12,052
2,885 2,268 1,744 2,498
0%
10 %
20 %
30 %
40 %
50 %
60 %
70 %
80 %
90 %
100 %
Single-Family
Detached
Single-Family
Attached
Multifamily, 2-4
Units Multifamily, 5+ Units Mobile Homes
Cathedral City (%) 56.2 % 13.5 % 10.6 % 8.1% 11.6 %
SCAG (%) 54.4 % 7.2% 7.5% 27.3 % 3.5%

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MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)
Introduction
The plan must describe the significant characteristics of the jurisdiction’s housing market. This section details the supply of housing currently in the market.

All residential properties by number of units
Table 31 – Residential Properties by Unit Number
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 12,690 57%
1-unit, attached structure 1,750 8%
2-4 units 2,790 13%
5-19 units 1,780 8%
20 or more units 1,005 5%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc. 2,265 10%
Total 22,280 100%
Data
Source:
2013-2017 ACS
Unit Size by Tenure
Table 32 – Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 85 1% 350 5%
1 bedroom 395 4% 1,115 16%
2 bedrooms 2,665 25% 2,570 36%
3 or more bedrooms 7,620 71% 3,085 43%
Total 10,765 101% 7,120 100%

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Owners Renters
Number % Number %
Data
Source:
2013-2017 ACS
The City’s housing stock includes an estimated 23,620 dwelling units, the majority of which are single-family detached units (55.5%). Other housing types include single-family attached units (6.5%), mobile homes (9.8%), and multi-family complexes with 2-4 units (13.3%) and 5 or more units (14.7%).

The total number of units increased by 1,183 (5.27%) between 2010 and 2019. Specifically, the number of single-family detached units increased by 616, multi-family complexes of 2-4 units increased by 696, and multi-family complexes of 5+ units increased by 1,654. The number of single-family attached units decreased by 1,507, and mobile homes decreased by 207. This discrepancy is likely due to differences in available housing data from 2010 and 2019.

Graph 8 - Housing Type Trend
CA DOF E-5 Population and Housing Unit Estimates
Over the past two decades, 2000s-2020s, there have been more construction of single-family residential units than multi-family residential units in Cathedral City. When comparing the 2000s to 2020s, SFR units increased by 3,526, MFR units increased by 166, and mobile homes decreased by -138.

Residential building permits issued from 2014 to 2020
Permits were issued for a total of 422 residential units, 415 of which were single-family units and had an average value of $206,436, 2 were duplex units and had an average value of $150,000, and 5 were multifamily units with an average value of $164,692. Eight (8) accessory dwelling unit permits were issued in 2020 with an average value of $12,964.
11 ,41 1
3,846
2,636
13 ,69 0
4,130
2,598
14,536
3,989
2,470
14,573
4,014
2,476
14,937
4,012
2,498
0 2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
Single-Family Residential (SFR) Multifamily Residential (MFR) Mobile Homes 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020

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Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs.

City of Cathedral City has thirteen housing projects that have affordability restrictions based on federal housing program funds and/or local sources. These funding sources include:
● Section 8 Rental Assistance Program which provides rental subsidies which represent the difference between the excess of thirty percent (30%) of the gross monthly income and the actual rent. ● FHA 203(b) which provides loan guarantees in the form of mortgage payment insurance. ● Section 42 Tax Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program which offers federal and state income tax credit to encourage low-income housing production and lower rents. ● HUD 202 which are capital advances to finance the construction, rehabilitation or acquisition with or without rehabilitation of structures that will serve as supportive housing for very low-income elderly persons, including the frail elderly, and provides rent subsidies for the projects to help make them affordable.
● California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) which administers tax credits to encourage private investment in affordable rental housing.
● HOME and CALHOME Program which is a federally sponsored program that provides grants to state and local governments and non-profit organizations to assist low-income housing. ● USDA Rural Development Loan. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) subsidizes qualified borrowers through the Rural Housing Loan.

CalHFA First Mortgage Loan Programs
● The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) offers a variety of loan programs for low and moderate-income first-time homebuyers who secure a CalHFA 30-year fixed mortgage.

CalFHA Downpayment Assistance Program
● Moderate-income households may receive a deferred loan of up to the lesser of 3.5% of the purchase price or appraised value of a home, to be applied to the down payment and/or closing costs for the residence, with a cap of $10,000.

HomeChoice Program
● This State program provides disabled low- and moderate-income households with a low-interest 30- year mortgage for a first-time home.

California Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
● This competitive State program provides tax credits to private-sector developers who provide affordable rental units within their projects. The units can consist of all or part of a project and must meet certain specified criteria. Units must be restricted for a period of at least 55 years.

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Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.

Table J- Assisted Units at Risk of Conversion
Risk Level Definition:

Low-income
units in
jurisdiction
Percent of
county's
low-income
units
Very High At-risk of converting to market rate within the next year 0 0% High At-risk of converting to market rate in the next 1-5 years 0 0% Moderate At-risk of converting to market rate in the next 5-10 years 0 0% Low
At-risk of converting to market rate in the next 10 or more years and/or are owned by a large/stable non-profit,
mission-driven developer.
1,373 100%
TOTAL 1,373 100%
California Housing Partnership, July 2020. Includes HUD, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), USDA, and CalHFA projects. Subsidized or assisted developments that do not have one of the aforementioned financing sources may not be included.

There are 280 rental units in the Mountain View Apartment complex could be released from their restricted status before 2015. In 1994 financing for this project was changed from the FMHA loan (515) to a USDA Rural Development Loan which allows for affordability controls through 2034. However, after 2014 the loan could be pre-paid, which could remove the affordability control. Should the project elect to pre-pay its loan, a number of organizations, including the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, the Riverside County Housing Authority, or several private sector developers who currently operate affordable housing projects in the City, would be contacted and encouraged to participate in the project's preservation as affordable housing. There is no evidence that Mountain View plans to pre-pay the loan. Based on the City's most recently obtained proformas for affordable housing projects, construction costs for replacement of these units would be between $240,000 and $325,000 per unit.

Purchasing existing affordable units in the area currently is approximately $100,000 to $130,000 per unit. Therefore, the preservation of these units is important to the City's affordable housing inventory

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Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? According to the latest CHAS data, 2,820 households (15% of total households (18,816)) in Cathedral City are considered extremely low-income. Most (60%) ELI households are renters. More than 73% experience housing problems, including incomplete kitchen and plumbing facilities, overcrowding, and/or cost burden greater than 30% of income (overpayment). Approximately 70% are in overpayment situations, and 64.7% are in severe overpayment situations in which housing costs are greater than 50% of household income.

State law recognizes the vital role local governments play in the supply and affordability of housing. Each local government in California is required to adopt a Housing Element as part of its General Plan that shows how the community plans to meet the existing and projected housing needs of people at all income levels. This process is called a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Based on this assessment, the availability of housing units does not meet the needs of the City’s population. To meet this need, the City would need to develop an additional 2542 units of various income levels. This need is detailed further in the next section.

Describe the need for specific types of housing:

To calculate projected housing needs, the City assumed 50% of its very low-income RHNA are extremely low-income households. As such, from its very low income need of 537 units, the City has determined a projected need of 269 units for extremely low-income households.

Housing types that are available and suitable for ELI households include rent-restricted affordable units, housing with supportive services, and housing with rent subsidies (vouchers). The County Housing Authority’s HACR manages public housing and provides rental assistance through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Additionally, the City’s Zoning Ordinance supports the development of secondary dwelling units, supportive and transitional housing, and group homes.

Table K – Housing Types Available per AMI
Units
Very-Low Income (<50% of AMI) 537
Low Income (50-80% of AMI) 352
Moderate Income (80-120% of AMI) 456
Above Moderate Income (>120% of AMI) 1,197
TOTAL 2,542
SCAG, 2020. Estimate based on final adopted RHNA methodology (3/5/20). Final RHNA allocation will be issued following the conclusion of the RHNA appeals process in early 2021.

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Discussion
The following City programs provide housing assistance to eligible residents. The City’s Housing Successor Agency and the Planning and Building Department operate programs and strategies for affordable housing. The goal of the assistance programs is to assist in preserving the affordability of owner-occupied primary residences, and to maintain the supply and quality of affordable owner-occupied housing.

Self-Help Housing
The Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, private developers, and Habitat for Humanity have previously provided for new single-family homes for very-low- and low-income buyers in Cathedral City. The downpayment for these homes was earned through “sweat equity,” which is defined as the recipients’ participation in the construction of the home. Loans that are below the market interest rates are available for such buyers.

Mobile Home Parks
According to the 2019 operating permits for Mobile Home Parks, there are 2,120 mobile home spaces.

Traditionally, mobile home parks have provided affordable housing opportunities, particularly for senior citizens. In Cathedral City all spaces within the existing mobile home parks are under the potential purview of the City’s rent control ordinance. The City allows mobile homes in parks or subdivisions, and on residential lots in the R-2 and R-M zones, subject to Building Code requirements and the conditional use permit (CUP) process.

Lift to Rise
Lift to Rise is a non-profit organization in the Coachella Valley that promotes housing stability and economic opportunity through community outreach and strategic planning to reduce rent burden and increase housing stability. This organization encourages joint venture projects (both public and private) to leverage affordable housing applications and provides a number of programs such as gap financing for affordable housing projects, and many others.

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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction
This section describes the significant characteristics of the jurisdiction’s housing market. This section details the supply of housing currently in the market with a specific emphasis on the cost of housing.

Cost of Housing
Table 33 – Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2017 % Change
Median Home Value 324,600 232,400 (28%)
Median Contract Rent 883 979 11%
Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2013-2017 ACS (Most Recent Year) Table 34 - Rent Paid
Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 1,044 14.7%
$500-999 2,840 39.9%
$1,000-1,499 2,605 36.6%
$1,500-1,999 570 8.0%
$2,000 or more 70 1.0%
Total 7,129 100.1%
Data
Source:
2013-2017 ACS
Housing Affordability
Table 35 – Housing Affordability
% Units affordable to Households
earning
Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 370 No Data
50% HAMFI 1,023 750

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% Units affordable to Households
earning
Renter Owner
80% HAMFI 3,463 2,295
100% HAMFI No Data 3,660
Total 4,856 6,705
Data
Source:
2013-2017 CHAS
Monthly Rent
Table 36 – Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no
bedroom)
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
Fair Market Rent 955 1106 1390 1917 2369
High HOME Rent 879 943 1134 1302 1433
Low HOME Rent 691 740 888 1027 1146
Data
Source:

HUD FMR and HOME Rents
Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? Based on the RHNA, the City does not have sufficient housing for households at all income levels. The State requires the City to develop units to meet this objective. These new units are divided by income levels into four household income categories used in Federal and State programs: Very Low (50 percent of AMI); Low (50-80 percent of AMI); Moderate (80-120 percent of AMI); and Above- Moderate Income (over 120 percent of AMI). The allocations are further adjusted to avoid an over-concentration of lower income households in any one jurisdiction. The City must also plan for the needs of extremely lowincome households. The number of units by jurisdiction, by income level, to be fulfilled are as follows:

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Table L- Number of Units by Jurisdiction
Units
Very-Low Income (<50% of AMI) 537
Low Income (50-80% of AMI) 352
Moderate Income (80-120% of AMI) 456
Above Moderate Income (>120% of AMI) 1,197
TOTAL 2,542
SCAG, 2020. Estimate based on final adopted RHNA methodology (3/5/20). Final RHNA allocation will be issued following the conclusion of the RHNA appeals process in early 2021. Please note that for the housing element update, local jurisdictions will have to consider extremely low income (ELI) households as well. ELI housing needs may be calculated either by using Census data or simply assuming that 50 percent of the very low-income households qualify as extremely low-income households.

How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?
Graph 9- Median Home Sales Price for Existing Homes
SCAG Local Profiles, Core Logic/Data Quick. SCAG median home sales price calculated as household-weighted average of county medians.

Between 2000 and 2018, median home sales prices in Cathedral City increased 122% while prices in the SCAG region increased 151%. 2018 median home sales prices in Cathedral City were $289,000 and the highest experienced since 2000 was $370,000 in 2006. Prices in Cathedral City have ranged from a low of 47.5% of the SCAG region median in 2011 and a high of 68.1% in 2005.

Graph 10- Spending on Rent

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Com
puted Percent of Income Spent on Rent
Across Cathedral City's 6,981 renter households, 4,058 (58.1%) spend thirty percent or more of gross income on housing cost, compared to 55.3% in the SCAG region. Additionally, 2,164 renter households in Cathedral City (31%) spend fifty percent or more of gross income on housing cost, compared to 28.9% in the SCAG region. In any circumstance, low-to moderate renters may find it difficult to acquire affordable and quality housing units within the jurisdiction.

How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? According to data, Fair Market rent in the area is higher than High HOME Rents.

Measuring the portion of a household’s gross income that is spent for housing is an indicator of the dynamics of demand and supply. This measurement is often expressed in terms of “over payers”:
households paying an excessive amount of their income for housing, therefore decreasing the amount of disposable income available for other needs. This indicator is an important measurement of local housing market conditions as it reflects the affordability of housing in the community.

Figure 15 below shows the census tracts in the City and the percent of households in renter-occupied housing units that have a cost burden. A majority of the census tracts in the city have 40 to 80 percent of the renter households overpaying for their housing unit. Figure 16 shows the percent of owner households that have a mortgage or mortgages with monthly owner costs that are 30 percent or more of household income. A majority of the census tracts in the City have 20 to 40 or 40 to 60 percent of households that pay more than 30 percent of their household income to their monthly housing costs.

Discussion
The latest CHAS data for the 2013-2017 period for Cathedral City shows that 39.4% of owner households are overpaying for housing, and 20.4% are severely overpaying. Of all lower-income owner households,

70.4% are overpaying, and 46.1% are severely overpaying. Although rental housing, as described above, can be affordable to lower income households in the City, there is still an overpayment issue with these households. The patterns are similar for renter households. Of all renter households, 56.1% are 154 274
498
787 703
827
498 569
2,164
507
0 500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
<10 % 10-15 % 15-20 % 20-25 % 25-30 % 30-35 % 35-40 % 40-49 % >50 % Not

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overpaying, and 28.5% are severely overpaying. Percentages are higher for low-income households as a group. Of all lower-income renter households, 75.1% are overpaying, and 41.5% are severely overpaying.

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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) Introduction
This section provides details on the condition of housing units throughout the City by looking at factors such as age, vacancy, and the prevalence of housing problems.

Definitions
Housing is considered substandard when conditions are found to be below the minimum standard of living conditions defined in Section 17920.3 of the California Health and Safety Code. Households living in substandard conditions are considered to be in need of housing assistance, even if they are not seeking alternative housing arrangement, due to threat to health and safety. Substandard housing suitable for rehabilitation is determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the cost to rehabilitate and resulting continued viability (life) of the housing versus the cost of demolition and reconstruction.

Condition of Units
Table 37 - Condition of Units
Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 4,250 39% 3,674 52%
With two selected Conditions 250 2% 705 10%
With three selected Conditions 8 0% 30 0%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
No selected Conditions 6,255 58% 2,715 38%
Total 10,763 99% 7,124 100%
Data
Source:
2013-2017 ACS

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Year Unit Built
Table 38 – Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 2,355 22% 1,165 16%
1980-1999 5,474 51% 3,633 51%
1950-1979 2,764 26% 2,149 30%
Before 1950 178 2% 179 3%
Total 10,771 101% 7,126 100%
Data
Source:
2013-2017 CHAS
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Table 39 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number %
Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 2,942 27% 2,328 33% Housing Units build before 1980 with children present 2,260 21% 950 13% Data
Source:
2013-2017 ACS (Total Units) 2013-2017 CHAS (Units with Children present) Vacant Units
Table 40 - Vacant Units
Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Total
Vacant Units 4804 4804
Abandoned Vacant Units 570 570
REO Properties 289 289
Abandoned REO Properties 668 668

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Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
The City estimates that about 14,363 housing units are in substandard condition that require more regular maintenance and repair, or in the case of the older units, may also require more extensive rehabilitation or replacement. To improve housing conditions, the City will develop a Housing Rehabilitation Program that provides access to grants funded by CBDG funds to low-income families who need to make improvements to make their homes safe to occupy (Program 3.A.2). As part of this new program, the City shall also conduct a City-wide windshield survey to identify general housing conditions to estimate the number of residential structures in need of rehabilitation or replacement.

The City does not currently conduct regular housing condition surveys to estimate the number of units in need of rehabilitation or replacement. However, in February 2021 the City’s Code Enforcement Department conducted a records search of dwelling units with code violations to gain an idea of the current condition of existing housing stock. As of February 2021, there were approximately 158 open cases citing structural deficiencies. Most violations were associated with faulty or hazardous electrical systems (68), faulty plumbing systems (18), illegal non-conforming structures (200), general dilapidation or deterioration of the structure (20), and general health and safety code violations (32). There is no correlation made in City records between code violations and household income, however, it is expected that lower income households have greater difficulty maintaining their homes. The records search found 1,196 open cases citing aesthetic and nuisance violations. Most were associated with trash and debris (368), overgrown/dead/decayed vegetation (487), inoperative or abandoned vehicles (273), and fallen or broken fencing (68).

Based on the age of existing housing stock and number of open cases citing structural deficiencies, it can be assumed that more than 60% (14,363) of the City’s housing stock either requires more regular maintenance and repair, or in the case of the older units, may also require more extensive rehabilitation or replacement. The City does not directly offer programs that assist homeowners and apartment complex owners with home maintenance and repair costs. The County of Riverside Economic Development Agency (EDA) offers home repair programs including the Home Repair Loan Program (HRLP) and the Senior Home Repair Grand (SHRG) program. According to the County’s website, Cathedral City is not eligible for these programs because the City exceeds the County’s income limit. However, eligibility is subject to change if the City falls below the County’s income limits. The City is, however, financially participating in the renovation of the 224-unit Cathedral Palms, a special-needs housing development located in Cathedral City for extremely low- and low-income seniors.

To improve housing conditions, Program 3.A.2 requires the City to develop a Housing Rehabilitation Program that provides access to grants funded by CBDG funds to low-income families who need to make improvements to make their homes safe to occupy. As part of this new program, the City shall also conduct a City-wide windshield survey every 3 years to identify general housing conditions to estimate the number of residential structures in need of rehabilitation or replacement. The addition of this program in

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conjunction with an active code enforcement, the City hopes to assist a larger number of low-income homeowners to rehabilitate their homes during the 2022-2029 planning period.

Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low- or Moderate-Income Families with LBP Hazards
It is difficult to estimate the number of units within Cathedral City that are occupied by low- or moderate-income families that contain lead-based paint hazards. However, we can estimate the location of low- or moderate-income families within the City who may be at greatest risk of lead-based poisoning. The highest percentage (approximate 87%) of potential lead-base units are located in the west central region of the jurisdiction or census tract 06065044702. Within this tract, approximately 25% of all households (2449 total) are low-mod income. Therefore, we can estimate that potentially over 1000 low-mod households could contain lead-based paint hazards within census tract 06065044702.

Discussion
According to 2012, ACS Data, 2,610 of owner-occupied and 1,055 of renter-occupied housing units in Cathedral City were built before 1980 and are occupied with children (Table 39). Contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, childcare facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b)
Introduction
This section provides a concise summary of the needs of public housing, including:
● Identification of the public housing developments in the jurisdiction ● Number of public housing units
● Physical condition of public housing units
● Restoration and revitalization need of the public housing units ● Number of families on public housing and tenant-based waiting lists ● Results from the Section 504 Needs Assessment of public housing projects located within its boundaries.

Totals Number of Units
Table 41 – Total Number of Units in the County by Program Type Program Type
Certificate ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units
vouchers
available
0 77 469 8,681 48 8,633 819 1,759 342
# of
accessible
units
2 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data
Source:

PIC (PIH Information Center)
Describe the supply of public housing developments:

There is no supply of public housing developments within the City at this time.

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Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan:

There is no supply of public housing developments within the City at this time.

Public Housing Condition
Table 42 - Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
NA NA
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:

There is no supply of public housing developments within the City at this time.

Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of lowand moderate-income families residing in public housing:

There is no supply of public housing developments within the City at this time.

Discussion
County Programs
The City cooperates with numerous County programs encourage the construction of new affordable housing available to qualified Cathedral City residents.

County Section 8 Housing Assistance
Housing assistance is offered to low-income families who wish to live in privately-owned multi-family developments that have been rehabilitated or upgraded. Once eligibility is confirmed, the family is given a choice of available sites from which to choose. They are expected to pay between 30% and 40% of their income. The Riverside County Housing Authority provides HUD Section 8 rental assistance to lower income renters within the City. Since Section 8 vouchers are “portable”, the number of households using vouchers in the City fluctuates over time.

Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA)
The PLHA program provides a permanent source of funding to local governments in California to help cities implement plans to increase the affordable housing stock. Per SB 2, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is authorized to allocate 70% of the monies collected by the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund. In 2020, HCD issued notice of the availability of approximately $195 million in PLHA grant funding. The County of Riverside is the agency responsible for allocating PLHA grant funds to the participating cities, including Cathedral City. The City’s PLHA funding will be fully allocated for the

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years 2019-2023. The City’s 2019 allocation was $283,223 and the estimated 5-year allocation total is $1,699,338. The County intends to use the remaining PLHA funds in two ways: 1) allocate 20% of the funds towards a down payment assistance program to provide loans to qualified low- and moderate-income households to purchase affordable homes; and 2) allocate 80% of the funds for gap financing new construction or rehabilitation of affordable multifamily rental housing units.

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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c)
Introduction
The plan must include a brief inventory of facilities, housing, and services that meet the needs of homeless persons within the jurisdiction, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. The inventory of services must include both services targeted to homeless persons and mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons. Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households. Most of the data for this section will come from the Riverside County and City Continuum of Care.

Over the last several decades, the homeless population and its attendant social problems have become issues of national significance. Lack of affordable housing can exacerbate homelessness and its negative impacts and hinders a community’s ability to effectively address these challenges. A homeless family or individual as defined by federal regulations is a person or family that lacks a fixed and regular nighttime residence. The homeless population can be divided into two major groups, the sheltered and the unsheltered homeless.

Sheltered homeless are those families or individuals whose primary residence is an emergency shelter, transitional housing, a domestic violence shelter, a shelter for runaway children, or people living in a motel/hotel under a voucher arrangement. Unsheltered homeless are those individuals whose primary residence is a place not designated for sleeping. Unsheltered homeless are typically chronically transient homeless persons, usually are institutionalized mental health patients. They are often alcohol/substance abusers, although mental illness, respiratory infections and malnutrition are common contributors to the general poor health of these individuals. They are predominantly male and usually know how to utilize available charitable and government services.

Families become homeless for different reasons than transient persons do. A certain percentage of homeless families come from other areas seeking employment. Their efforts are hampered, in part, by outdated skills. They are usually able to find employment in minimum wage jobs; however, they rarely make enough money to support their families. In other situations, medical illness has depleted a family’s savings and other assets. Commonly, these families are living on the “economic edge.” Rent payments for shelter in some of these cases are two thirds of a family’s monthly income, leaving insufficient amounts for food and other necessities, such as medical care. If a wage earner in this type of situation loses his/her job, the family cannot pay the rent and is evicted. They resort to living in their cars and depend upon community service programs and churches for food and shelter.

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Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Table 43 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households COC Information Report
Population
Estimate the # of persons
experiencing homelessness on a given
night
Estimate the #
experiencing
homelessness each
year
Estimate the #
becoming
homeless each
year
Estimate the #
exiting
homelessness each
year
Estimate the # of
days persons
experience
homelessness
Sheltered Unsheltered
All Household 729 2155 8314 8314 1180 71
Persons in Households
with Adult(s) and
Child(ren)
218 23 3078 3078 352 124
Persons in Households
with Only Children
11 13 248 248 172 13
Persons in Households
with Only Adults
55 2119 5044 5044 655 65
Chronically Homeless
Individuals
129 878 1085 1085 599 65
Chronically Homeless
Families
0 0 1085 1085 128 83
Veterans 54 216 972 972 399 52
Unaccompanied Child 63 290 137 137 94 10

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Persons with HIV8 46 53 53 18 96
Race: Sheltered:

Unsheltered
(optional)
White 493 1538
Black or African American 173 431
Asian7 31
American Indian or Alaska
Native
12 79
Pacific Islander1 27
Ethnicity: Sheltered:

Unsheltered
(optional)
Hispanic 287 750
Not Hispanic 442 1405

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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons The County of Riverside’s Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness recommends that the Continuum of Care create a streamlined benefits application system featuring a single application process for multiple programs in order to expedite enrollment and access to available resources for homeless and to at-risk to homeless individuals and families.

Health Services
With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the County of Riverside CoC will participate in enrollment and outreach activities to ensure eligible households are able to take advantage of new healthcare options. The CoC has initiated a series of trainings and workshops that provide information on the ACA which has expanded Medi-Cal eligibility for people who are experiencing chronic homelessness and allows for the integration of housing, primary care and behavioral health. DPSS also received funding to conduct medical outreach and enrollment and is working with CoC member agencies to train outreach workers and enrollment counselors throughout Riverside County.

Mental Health
The Riverside County Department of Mental Health (RCDMH) has been providing special services to persons with mental illness, who are homeless, for the past 25 years. Beginning in 1988 the RCDMH introduced a voucher-based food and shelter program. In July 1993, the Department initiated a street outreach program that included linkage to case management services. RCDMH collaborates with nonprofit organizations to provide supportive services for homeless individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders. The current linkage with all the regional mental health outpatient programs facilitates consumer access to the resources RCDMH has to offer. RCDMH has six (6) other HUD funded grants, which include five (5) Permanent housing grants for chronically homeless individuals and their families.

Employment
CoC Program-funded projects assist participants with increasing their income which is one way to ensure housing stability and decrease the possibility of returning to homelessness. The CoC’s Employment and Self-Sufficiency Committee (ESS) is responsible for identifying employment opportunities, training, education, and other resources that will help increase the income of participants by obtaining employment and becoming self-sufficient. ESS created a countywide resource list of all services related to employment/ mainstream benefits identifying potential employers who will work with the CoC to hire the homeless and identify educational programs to assist homeless/ near homeless to become more employable. The CoC also intends to educate participants and program operators on the value and benefits of employment for disabled persons. Social Security will be involved to assure that employment will not jeopardize current benefits and will be available to educate program providers, participants, and the CoC community on employment in conjunction with benefits received. The CoC has identified the PH and disabled population as the lowest percentage of persons employed at exit. The CoC will work with employers to educate them on the employability of the population with disabilities.

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List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations.

The City currently allows for emergency shelters and transitional and supportive housing within certain Il (Light Industrial) districts, specifically within the P/IH Institutional Housing Overlay District. The Zoning Code also allows transitional and supportive housing as a residential use subject only to the same standards and procedures that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone, in conformance with state law. Please see Governmental Constraints for further discussion.

Homeless Management Information System - Providers of homeless prevention, emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent support housing, and related supportive service programs in the City of Cathedral City participate in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). The County of Riverside DPSS implements the HMIS system for the county, which stores and tracks longitudinal person-level information about people who access homeless services in the CoC. Homeless service providers continually work toward linking homeless individuals and families to existing mainstream benefits. The CoC Collaborative Applicant administers TANF, MediCal and Food Stamps for the county and in 2016 received state funding to enroll 150,000 people in MediCal as part of the Affordable Care Act. Three CoC agencies also received an SSVF grant to partner with the Housing Authority to increase the number of vets who will receive VA benefits and other services.

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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) Introduction
Certain segments of the population have more difficulty in finding decent affordable housing due to special needs. This section describes, to the extent information is available, facilities and services that assist persons who are not homeless but require supportive housing and programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing.

Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs
HUD refers to individuals with a disabling condition that require some form of special housing accommodations to live in independent lifestyle. The City includes large households and female headed households as being a special needs population.

Elderly and persons with physical disabilities have similar needs in having homes that are adapted to accommodate their abilities and the need to be near or have onsite supportive services. These groups are especially vulnerable since they are usually on a fixed income which limits their ability to find housing that can accommodate their needs within their financial means.

Persons with mental disabilities can live and work independently or in a group living environment, individuals with severe mental disabilities will need to have constant home care and supervision.

Individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families have similar needs to the groups discussed before. Access to medical care, counseling, transportation, and food would be required with the increase of life expectancy of individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The provision of stable housing can promote the health and wellness of individuals and can decrease risk factors that can lead to the transmission of HIV and AIDS.

Persons with drug and alcohol addictions would need to have access to affordable healthcare and detoxification programs. Homeless persons have a higher rate of drug and alcohol addiction in addition to their need for supportive housing. Detoxification programs participation fees have been out of the financial reach of persons who fall between extremely low- and moderate-income levels Victims of domestic violence have an immediate need for emergency shelter services, safe and stable housing and supportive case management to aid in permanently ending the cycle of violence. Most important for this specific population is the provision of housing that provides a safe and confidential.

Female-headed households are a special needs group due to their comparatively low rates of homeownership, lower incomes, and high poverty rates, which often makes the search for affordable, decent and safe housing more difficult. In addition to difficulties faced by these households in finding and maintaining affordable housing, these households also typically have additional special needs relating to access to daycare/childcare, healthcare, and other supportive services.

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Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing
The Riverside County Department of Mental Health (RCDMH) exists to provide effective, efficient, and culturally sensitive community-based services that enable severely mentally disabled adults, older adults, and children at risk of mental disability, substance abusers, and individuals on conservatorship that enable them to achieve and maintain their optimal level of healthy personal and social functioning.

In order to fulfill its mission, the Riverside County Department of Mental Health provides a wide range of outpatient and residential treatment services to meet the individual needs of severely and persistently mentally ill persons and substance abusers. The Riverside County Department of Mental Health provides many of these services directly. However, in some instance the Riverside County Department of Mental Health offers these services through contracts with qualified private providers.

Whiteside Manor Riverside serves homeless individuals affected by co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse. Provides a total of 30 beds (one triplex apartment for men, and an adjacent fourplex for women); 24-hour supervision and security; and supportive services to address mental illness and substance abuse treatment and recovery. The target population is defined as a homeless individual with mental or emotional impairments expected to be of long/continued and indefinite duration that impedes their ability to live independently, compounded by substance abuse (dually diagnosed). The availability of transitional housing and psychiatric care provides a safety net to ensure that dually diagnosed individuals obtain the treatment services necessary to move along the continuum to permanent, affordable housing in the community. The goal of the project is to provide up to 24 months of treatment (relapse prevention) and supportive services to foster the potential for independent living in permanent housing.

Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e)
The City has dedicated $90,500 in CDBG funds for Public Service for the following needs, but there is nothing related to housing for non-homeless in the 2022-2023 CDBG Action Plan. The City has plan for housing assistance as part of remaining Consolidated Plan.

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Table-M Public Services
Public Service
Provider
Experience with
Description of Services Priority Needs
Addressed Beneficiaries Date Submitted Amount
CDBG Cathedral
City
Coachella
Valley
Assistance League X X X
Operation School Bell
Program: new school
clothing including
shirts, socks, shoes,
and underwear, as well
as hygiene kits for 350
impoverished
Cathedral City public
school students.

Youth Services
300-350
Cathedral City
elementary
students
5/6/22 $13,000
Boys and Girls
Club X X X
Workforce
Development &
Education Expansion
Program: Various
programs including
readiness and
internship stipends.

Academic Programs,
career pathways, and
internships. Provide
access to academic
success for youth.

Youth Services 103 Students 5/7/22 $13,000
Cathedral City HS
Band Boosters
Organization Inc.

X
Cathedral City High
School Band Programs:

Funds will be used to
purchase replacement
musical instruments,
marching band
uniforms, sheet music,
and competition fees
as well as musical
instrument repairs and
instructor fees.

Youth Services 120 Students 5/6/22 $13,000
Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission X X X
Ongoing Outreach
Program for Homeless
Services at Calvary
Christian in Cathedral
City
Homeless
Services
100%
Cathedral City
homeless, 903
individuals
served
5/5/22 $51,500
TOTAL $90,500
For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2)) A variety of support services are available to Cathedral City residents with disabilities. Angel View, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Desert Hot Springs, operates a Residential Care program that includes 19 six-bed group homes for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Homes are located in Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Thousand Palms, and Joshua Tree. All homes feature wide doorways, roll-in showers, and other design modifications, and all meet affordable housing requirements.

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One home is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex medical conditions, and one is a licensed Congregate Living Health Facility for ventilator-dependent individuals with muscular dystrophy. Angel View also operates a therapeutic day program and outreach program.

Housing types that can accommodate people with disabilities include wheelchair accessible units, such as ground floor or single-story units with lowered countertops, roll-in showers, and widened doorways. For those with independent living difficulties, group homes or units with onsite residential assistance may be required for support with housekeeping, medication management, shopping, or transportation. Those with severe disabilities may require intensive 24-hour medical care. Housing affordability is a major concern as many disabled individuals have limited abilities to work and therefore live on fixed or limited incomes.

In Cathedral City, Casas San Miguel de Allende apartments includes 48 units that are restricted to individuals with special needs or long-term disabilities. Mountain View Apartments are restricted to seniors age 62+ or disabled individuals (all ground level units).

The City adheres to State guidelines regarding disabled access and promotes the use of principals of architectural design which aid the disabled. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all new multi-family construction to include a percentage of units be accessible to disabled persons. The City of Cathedral City monitors and requires compliance with these standards as part of the building permit review, issuance, and inspection process.

The City imposes no special requirements or prohibitions on the development of housing for disabled persons beyond the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. There is no concentration restriction for residential care homes. State and federal law does not permit the City to regulate group homes of 6 or fewer residents. Group homes of 7 or more residents are permitted with approval of a conditional use permit in the R-2, R-3, R-M and R-H zones. The City has also adopted procedures for providing reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

Per the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and California Administrative Code Title 24, the City provides all people with disabilities reasonable accommodations in certain residential development standards (Development Code Section 9.104). Any person with a disability may submit an application for accommodations in the City’s residential development standards by submitting an application to the city planner or his or her designee on a form

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provided by the city. The Cathedral City Development code provides for transitional and supportive housing, supportive housing, long term care facilities, convalescent facilities, and group homes that can serve the housing needs of individuals with disabilities.

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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e)
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment Public Policy by the jurisdiction, and by the surrounding jurisdictions influence the amount of housing developed, its type, form, location, and ultimate price. Land use controls, site improvement requirements, building codes, fees and other local programs intended to improve the overall quality of housing may have the unintended consequence of serving as a barrier to affordable housing and residential investment.

The State of California requires the City of Cathedral City, through its Housing Element, to provide an analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints (public policy) upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels and for persons with disabilities, including land use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions required of developers, and local processing and permit procedures. Based on the review of the jurisdiction’s most recent Housing Element, the City does not have any negative effects of public policies on affordable housing and residential investment.

State law requires that the Housing Element be updated every four to eight years. The Housing Element, upon each update, is reviewed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for consistency with state law. Since the update of the City’s Housing Element is due during the implementation of this Five-Year Consolidated Plan, the City will include in its Annual Action Plan an update of any negative effects of public policies on affordable housing and residential investment.

Residential Density
Land use policies are established in the Land Use Element of the General Plan and implemented through the Zoning Ordinance. The Land Use Element establishes the amount and distribution of different land uses and provides policies that guide residential development in the City. General Plan policies are implemented primarily through the Zoning Code with corresponding zoning that provides for a full range of residential types and densities that are dispersed throughout the City.

In addition to implementing the policies of the General Plan, the Zoning Code protects and promotes the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, as well as the preservation of the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods. The Zoning Ordinance allows varying residential densities according to the recently updated 2040 General Plan. The Cathedral City Land Use Element has designated roughly 6,558 acres (50 percent) of the City's total land inventory for a wide range of residential densities, including the following:
● HR - Hillside Reserve (1du/20ac)
● ER - Estate Residential (0-2du/ac)
● RL - Low Density Residential (2-4.5du/ac)
● RR - Resort Residential (3-6.5du/ac)
● RM - Medium Density Residential (4.5-10du/ac)
● RMH - Medium-High Density Residential (11-20du/ac)
● RH - High Density Residential (20-24du/ac)
● MU-N – Mixed-Use Neighborhood (up to 25du/ac)
● MU-U – Mixed-Use Urban (up to 45du/ac, limited to NSSP area)

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After the Housing Element Update has been adopted, the City’s next step is to conduct a more comprehensive update of the Zoning Code and Zoning Map that will establish complete zoning consistency with the General Plan and demonstrate a greater opportunity for the development of various types of housing to serve the needs of the community.

Density Bonus
The City currently incorporates the State Density Bonus requirements for affordable housing as set forth in California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918. The density bonus allows residential unit density increases of up to 50 percent over the otherwise maximum permitted density under the zoning ordinance and land use element of the general plan. Overall, the density bonus provision reduces development constraints by allowing reductions in development standards, such as reduced parking standards.

Development Standards
The City’s Zoning Ordinance regulates a wide range of development standards, including building height, lot size, and setbacks. The requirements of the City’s Zoning Ordinance are listed in Table 39 below. The standards described below are consistent with, or more liberal than, many other Coachella Valley cities and generally do not pose a constraint to the development of housing.

Building Height
The City’s height limits do not constrain a property owner’s ability to achieve maximum densities allowed under the City’s General Plan. Zoning standards allow for residences up to 26 feet in height in the R-1, R2, and RM zones; 35 feet in height in the R-3 and R-4 zones with provisions for a 16-foot height increase under certain conditions; and up to 65 feet in height in the MU-N and MU-U zones.

Lot Size
The Zoning Ordinance sets minimum lot sizes for residentially zoned properties. The minimum lot size for residential zones varies from 7,200 square feet to two and a half acres, depending on zoning designation.

These minimum lot sizes are not a constraint to housing production.

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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) Introduction
This section provides a concise summary of the City’s priority non-housing community development needs that are eligible for assistance. This section also provides data regarding the local economic condition of the jurisdiction and compares the ability of the local work force to satisfy the needs of local businesses.

Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Table 45 - Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number of
Jobs
Share of
Workers
%
Share of
Jobs
%
Jobs less
workers
%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 390 2 2 0 -2
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 5,469 1,816 28 19 -8 Construction 1,139 1,467 6 16 10
Education and Health Care Services 4,017 1,521 21 16 -4 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 797 466 4 5 1
Information 327 50 2 1 -1
Manufacturing 566 38 3 0 -2
Other Services 859 797 4 9 4
Professional, Scientific, Management
Services
839 133 4 1 -3
Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0
Retail Trade 2,474 2,001 13 21 9
Transportation and Warehousing 521 64 3 1 -2
Wholesale Trade 523 130 3 1 -1
Total 17,921 8,485 -- -- --
Data
Source:
2013-2017 ACS (Workers), 2017 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs)

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Labor Force
Table 46 - Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 24,796
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 22,800
Unemployment Rate 8.05
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 19.12
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 5.01
Data
Source:
2013-2017 ACS
Occupations by Sector
Table 47 – Occupations by Sector
Occupations Number of People
Management, business and financial 3,320
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 820
Service 3,494
Sales and office 5,540
Construction, extraction, maintenance and
repair 2,114
Production, transportation and material moving 1,175
Data
Source:
2013-2017 ACS

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Travel Time
Table 48 - Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 17,125 79%
30-59 Minutes 3,490 16%
60 or More Minutes 990 5%
Total 21,605 100%
Data
Source:
2013-2017 ACS
Education
Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Table 49 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian
Employed
Unemployed Not in Labor
Force
Less than high school graduate 4,009 415 2,170
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 5,800 434 2,299
Some college or Associate degree 5,560 403 1,900
Bachelor's degree or higher 3,385 120 1,014
Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS

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Educational Attainment by Age
Table 50 - Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 155 435 740 1,545 948
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 605 765 1,220 1,889 635
High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 1,890 2,470 2,294 3,770 1,975
Some college, no degree 1,550 1,935 1,200 2,958 2,025
Associate degree 160 465 390 925 519
Bachelor's degree 200 810 665 1,569 1,195
Graduate or professional degree 20 290 275 900 948
Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS
Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Table 51 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 20,130
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 39,060
Some college or Associate degree 30,410
Bachelor's degree 40,920
Graduate or professional degree 70,675
Data
Source:
2013-2017 ACS
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
According to SCAG data, Cathedral City has 23,026 workers living within its borders who work across 13 major industrial sectors. The most prevalent industry is Arts, Entertainment, Recreation with 5,038

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employees (21.9% of total) and the second most prevalent industry is Education & Social Services with 4,556 employees (19.8% of total).

According to census, the three major employment sectors in the City, based on those occupations employing over 65 percent of workers, are:

Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 5469
Education and Health Care Services 4017
Retail Trade 2474
Other 5105
Total 23,026
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:

Workforce
Graph 11 - Employment by Occupation
American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates using groupings of SOC codes.

In addition to understanding the industries in which the residents of Cathedral City work, it is also possible to analyze the types of jobs they hold. The most prevalent occupational category in Cathedral City is Services, in which 8,067 (35% of the total 23,026) employees work. The second-most prevalent type of work is in Management, which employs 5,472 (23.8% of total) in Cathedral City.

For the Region, job proximity was the highest opportunity index for all groups, while transportation cost was the lowest. Environmental health was the highest opportunity index for all groups within Cathedral City. Conversely, the lowest opportunity for all groups was transportation cost. For residents below the federal poverty line, environmental health remained the highest opportunity index for all groups.

Unsurprisingly, poverty ranked as the highest index.

To assist in the analysis of opportunities, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) convened in the California Fair Housing Task Force (Task Force) to create Opportunity Maps to identify resources levels across the state. These opportunity maps are made from composite scores of three different domains: economic, environmental, and education. These domains are made up of a set of indicators as follows:
5,472
8,067
5,212
2,105 2,170
2,616,827
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675,89 4
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Management Services Sales Natural Resour ces Production Cathedral City 23.8 % 35.0 % 22.6 % 9.1 % 9.4%
SCAG 34.2 % 19.6 % 22.8 % 8.8 % 14.6 %
Cathedral City SCAG

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• Economic: Poverty, adult education, employment, job proximity, and median home value. • Environmental: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 pollution indicators and values • Education: Math proficiency, reading proficiency, high school graduation rates, and study poverty rates.

Higher composite scores mean higher resources. Within the Coachella Valley, high and highest resource areas are located in the cities of Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, and Bermuda Dunes. Areas with low to moderate resources are in Desert Hot Springs, Indio, and Coachella. Cathedral City has an even mix of high and moderate resource areas.

Opportunity map scores by Census tract are shown in Figure 10 Regional Opportunity Composite Score and Figure 11 Cathedral City Opportunity Composite Score. The majority of the proposed RHNA sites are located within moderate to high resource areas. There is one area of high segregation and poverty in the City bounded by Ramon Road to the north, Date Palm Drive to the east, Dinah Shore Drive to the south, and the Whitewater River Stormwater Channel to the west. Several RHNA sites are located within this area.

Figure 3: Regional Opportunity Composite Score (left)
Figure 4: Cathedral City Opportunity Composite Score (right) As described previously, economic scores are calculated based on poverty, adult education, employment, job proximity, and median home values. The majority of the City is considered to have lower economic scores. There are several areas in the City with a high economic score according, however these tracts are

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mostly within the neighboring jurisdiction (Rancho Mirage) to the east. It is more likely that the portion of the tracts in the City have a low to moderate economic score consistent with the rest of the City.

The most recent unemployment rates published by the California Employment and Development Department (June 2021) show that Cathedral City’s unemployment rate is slightly lower than Riverside County as a whole (7.6 percent and 7.9 percent respectively). The unemployment rate in the County spiked to 14.8 percent during COVID according to the Riverside County Health Departments COVID-19 Economic Impact report for June 2020.

Figure 5: Economic Score (left)
Figure 6: Environmental Score (right)
Infrastructure
Assessed through the City’s General Plan, the following policy and program describes the infrastructure needs of the business community:

In order to maintain existing economic activities and attract new commercial and industrial development, the City should assure the provision of adequate utilities, infrastructure, and other capital facilities. Plan and coordinate the provision of major infrastructure through the development, implementation, and updating of master capital improvement programs that address commercial and industrial development needs.

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The City’s development patterns have resulted in the construction of major arterials and infrastructure throughout the City. Recently, the City expanded its infrastructure north of the freeway to facilitate buildout of The Crossings shopping center located at Bob Hope Drive and Varner Road. West of The Crossings, extension and expansion of infrastructure is planned for the North City area to facilitate future development of the North City and North City Extended Specific Plans.

The City requires, as do all communities in California, that a developer be responsible for all on-site improvements and meet the standards established in the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Off-site improvements, should they be required, are also the responsibility of the developer. If a public street is required, the developer will be responsible for a half width improvement, including curb, gutter, and sidewalk, as is typical in most communities. Minimum street right-of-way (full width) is normally 60 feet and minimum curb-to-curb pavement width is typically 36 feet. Since most of the city’s major streets have been improved to their ultimate right-of-way, development of residential projects will generally only require the improvement of local or collector streets; the North City area is the exception.

Pursuant to SB 1087, the DWA and the CVWD, both of which are water and sewer purveyors for the City, will be provided the adopted Housing Element and shall be required to establish specific procedures to grant priority service to affordable projects. As most water and sewer services are installed in most neighborhoods in the City, the City’s water and sewer providers will not be constrained in providing services in most areas of the City. Portions of the developed Whitewater neighborhood and the Pomegranate Lane and Papaya Lane areas are the only areas of the developed City not currently served by the sewer system. These areas operate on septic tanks. Both the DWA and CVWD have approved Urban Water Management Plans, which were prepared based on the City’s General Plan build out. These Plans state that both service providers have sufficient water supplies and sewer capacity available to meet the City’s build-out demands, including the units listed in the inventory.

Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.

Like much of the Coachella Valley, a substantial portion of the City’s economy is rooted in the regional tourism and service industries. The following table describes employment by industry in Cathedral City in 2019. The data show that 23,119 residents over 16 years of age were in the civilian-employed labor force.

The largest percentage of the population was employed in “arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services” (21.6%), followed by “educational services, health care, and social assistance” (19.7%) and “Professional, scientific, management, admin., waste management” (13.6%).

More than one-third (33.1%) of the City’s civilian-employed labor force is employed in “service occupations,” followed by “management, business, science, and arts” occupations (24.6%) and “sales and office” occupations (22.5%).

The City’s principal employers include health care providers, golf clubs and resorts, auto dealerships and other retailers, and educational facilities. Typical jobs at these facilities include medical providers and support staff, store clerks and managers, teachers and school administrators and support staff, auto salespeople and mechanics, and cooks and food service providers.

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Economic Trends
The Great Recession, which began in late 2007, saw high unemployment and job losses in the Coachella Valley, where every seventh person lost their job. Regional employment started to increase by 2011 but did not reach pre-Recession levels until 2017, much later than western Riverside County, California, and the nation. The construction sector was hardest hit regionally; approximately 70% of jobs were lost and only 14% had been recovered by December 2017. The Retail Trade sector lost approximately 6,000 jobs but has generally returned to pre-Recession levels. Two sectors have fully recovered and even added jobs:

Education and Health Services and, to a lesser extent, Leisure and Hospitality. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the City’s residents, but its long-term effects cannot be quantified at this time.

Between 2010 and 2019, annual unemployment rates in Cathedral City decreased steadily from a high of

11.4% in 2010 to a low of 3.8% in 2019. However, analysis of employment data from 2005 to 2017 shows that, as of December 2017, Cathedral City had not recovered the job losses it incurred during the Great Recession. The City lost about 36% of jobs relative to peak employment and had recovered only about 13%. This scenario is roughly the same for seven other Coachella Valley cities; only Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage had recovered and exceeded their previous peaks.

Current and future employment opportunities for City residents include a variety of new retail, service, cannabis product sales, manufacturing, and cultivation, and entertainment jobs. Many of these are jobs are the result of the Agua Caliente Casino/mixed-use business district currently being developed and the Downtown Arts and Entertainment District that includes the Mary Pickford Theater and CV Repertory Theater, both of which are located on East Palm Canyon Drive. Additional hospitality jobs were recently added at the new Staybridge Hotel and the renovated Doubletree Hotel and Resort. North of the freeway, the Crossings at Bob Hope and the North City Specific Plan area provide a variety of new and future employment opportunities, including general retail, mixed-use retail, housing, and cannabis-related operations.

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- Urban (MU-U), which allows up to 45 dwelling units to the acre, and Residential Estate (RE) at 2 dwelling units to the acre.

It should be noted that development in much of this area is currently constrained by the limited availability of infrastructure. The City is working to expand the availability and capacity of service systems to facilitate development of this important new area. This infrastructure expansion began in 2018 with the development of commercial parcels within the North City Extended Specific Plan area. One site immediately adjacent to the existing commercial development and is now served by all utilities. This site has been identified as having potential for a broad range of units and is included in the Inventory to address very low, low, moderate, and above moderate income household needs. As development expands in this area and in the North City Specific Plan area, water and sewer extensions will also allow the expansion for additional housing. Both CVWD and DWA have sufficient water supplies and sewer capacity available to meet the City’s build-out demands, including the units listed in the inventory.

Also, the Specific Plan will have a Business Park (BP) District. The intent of the BP is to provide opportunity for commercial, office and light manufacturing, both in business park settings and on individually developed lots. This district encourages a complementary mix of uses that includes offices for administrative, business, and professional activities in relatively large, campus-like settings, and supportive service and retail commercial businesses. This district is also ideal for uses that focus on design and home furnishing products and, given the City’s expanding need for home furnishing products space, could emerge as a prime “home design district.”
No Net Loss
In compliance with SB 166 (No Net Loss), Program 1.A.8 has been added requiring the City to monitor the development of residential acreage to ensure an adequate inventory is available to meet the City’s RHNA obligations. The City will implement the formal ongoing (project-by-project) evaluation procedure pursuant to Government Code Section 65863 to ensure sufficient residential capacity is maintained to accommodate the RHNA. Should an approval of development result in a reduction of capacity below the residential capacity needed to accommodate the remaining need for lower income households, the City will identify replacement sites to accommodate the shortfall and ensure “no net loss” in capacity to accommodate the RHNA.

The Date Palm Drive Corridor Connector Plan
The Date Palm Drive Corridor Connector Plan provides integrated land use and transportation planning in the City of Cathedral City. The Date Palm Drive Corridor is a major regional roadway connecting Cathedral City from the north and south to neighboring communities within the Coachella Valley, such as Desert Hot Springs, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and Thousand Palms.

The Date Palm Drive Corridor also is an important connection between Cathedral City's revitalized Downtown to the south and its newly annexed North City Specific Plan Area north of interstate 10.The

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purpose of the proposed plan is to emphasize land uses and transportation strategies that support and stimulate economic development, produce a livable and sustainable community and reduce traffic congestion along Date Palm Drive at high-impact regional connection points-all being done consistent with Cathedral City's vision for growth, livability and economic opportunity.

How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
The skills and education of the current workforce does not correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction. According to research conducted by CVEP, health care and life sciences, energy/clean technology and creative arts and design are industries where the city and region might have a competitive advantage. However, each of these industries generally require bachelor’s degree or higher.

When examining the percentage of current workers for available jobs within these industries Cathedral City has negative availability of workers by 18%.

Cathedral City is within the Palm Springs Unified School District. According to the U.S Department of Education, of the 28 schools in PSUSD, 18 schools are considered Title 1 schools. To be considered for Title 1 school funds, at least 40 percent of the students must be considered low-income. Kidsdata.org, a program of the Population Reference Bureau (PRB), estimated that 45.1 percent of children aged 0-17 in the Palm Springs Unified School District were living in low-income working families between 2012 and 2016. Kidsdata.org also reported that in 2019, 88.9 percent of students are considered high-need (i.e., those who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals, are English Learners, or are foster youth— as reported in the Unduplicated Pupil Count) compared to 67.2 percent of students in the County.

As described above, education scores are based on math and reading proficiency, high school graduation rates, and student poverty rates. Figure 14 shows the education scores of each census tract in the City.

Education scores in the City range from 35 to 60. A majority of the City’s census tracts have a moderately low positive education outcome.

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Figure 7- Education Score

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Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
2012, CVEP worked to align the various initiatives taking place under a single strategic plan, the Coachella Valley Regional Plan for College and Career Readiness, which has the broad agreement of school administrators, local universities and business leaders across the Coachella Valley. The plan sets ambitious goals, including enrolling nearly 7,000 high school students – roughly one-third of the Valley’s high school enrollment – into education programs that offer a path to professional careers. Many of these students will emerge from career-related programs being offered to thousands of young people at elementary and middle schools throughout the Valley. It also sets a goal of increasing high school graduation and college-going rates by 10 percent and creating an endowment that will offer $1 million in college scholarships to students every year. All within the next four years. The constellation of education and career preparation activities directed at achieving these goals is substantial, and managed under several broad initiatives, including:
● Coachella Valley Education/ Workforce Initiatives Students in career-related academic programs:
6,979 Students receiving scholarships since 2009: 1,155 Total dollars of scholarships since 2009: $7.6 M Business partners offering internships: 287 Source: CVEP Workforce Excellence internal documents CVEP’s workforce excellence team. The need for workers with better skills and education led the organization to take a more comprehensive approach to college and career readiness. ● Career academies at the high school level, which supplement core academic curricula with coursework and experiences that introduce and prepare interested students for careers in industries such as health care, energy and clean technology, and creative arts. • Initiatives to increase college access and success, including college scholarships, mentoring and academic support to low-income students, as well as partnerships with schools to expand students’ access to public financial aid, through completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and maximizing access to Cal Grants.
● Workplace learning opportunities with nearly 300 business partners throughout the Coachella Valley, which offer students at the middle, high school and collegiate level career explorations in business and professional settings, job shadowing, business mentoring and internship opportunities. These efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan’s priority of “Need to increase economic development and employment opportunities” Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?

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Yes
If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.

Established in 1994, the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) has emerged as a vital innovator of regional business and workforce development initiatives. The CVEP’s Workforce/Jobs Model is designed to build a 21st century job base and develop a highly skilled workforce. The goal is to increase the number of students completing college and technical education programs and to employ them upon graduation in the industries that are emerging in the region, particularly healthcare, advanced technology, renewable energy, and digital media.

Discussion
Between 2010 and 2019, annual unemployment rates in Cathedral City decreased steadily from a high of

11.4% in 2010 to a low of 3.8% in 2019.4 However, analysis of employment data from 2005 to 2017 shows that, as of December 2017, Cathedral City had not recovered the job losses it incurred during the Great Recession. The City lost about 36% of jobs relative to peak employment and had recovered only about 13%. This scenario is roughly the same for seven other Coachella Valley cities; only Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage had recovered and exceeded their previous peaks. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the City’s residents, but its long-term effects cannot be quantified at this time.

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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
HUD identifies four types of housing problems: (1) Cost burden over 30% – household is spending more than 30% of income on housing costs; (2) Overcrowding – more than one person per room; (3) Lacking complete kitchen facilities; and (4) Lacking complete plumbing facilities. Concentration of multiple housing needs is when a census tract has 51% or more of its households with 2 or more housing problems. Cathedral City does not have a census tract where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated. However, it’s important to note that each census tract had relatively higher percentages of cost burdened households than other housing problems. On average, more than 50% of households are paying more than 30% of their income on housing related expenses.

Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") Figure 8 (A-B) – Cathedral City Racial Demographics (2010-2018)

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Ethnic and racial composition of a region is useful in analyzing housing demand and any related fair housing concerns, as it tends to demonstrate a relationship with other characteristics such as household size, locational preferences, and mobility. According to the 2019 American Community Survey, the largest racial group in the City identifies as “White” (75.6%) and the largest ethnic group identifies as Hispanic (58.6%). Compared to neighboring jurisdictions, Whites are the dominant racial/ethnic group with 81.2% of Rancho Mirage residents to the east and 61% of Palm Springs residents to the west identifying as White.

Figure 1 shows racial/ethnic concentrated block groups from in 2010 and Figure 2 shows them in 2018.

Consistent with the increase Citywide, most block groups in Cathedral City have seen an increase in racial/ethnic minority populations since 2010.

Figure 9 – Regional Diversity Index (left)
Figure 10 – Cathedral City Diversity Index (right)

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When comparing the average level of segregation over the three Census periods, no group in Cathedral City experienced higher than low segregation. However, for the Region, Blacks and Hispanics experienced moderate levels of segregation. It is important to note, that Blacks were the only group to not experience higher than low segregation within Cathedral City. Conversely, they experienced the highest average percentage of segregation within the Region. Based on these upward trends and the 2010 indices, it can be assumed that both the City and the region are currently experiencing moderate levels of segregation.

In 2016, the Cathedral City completed an Assessment of Fair Housing in which they determined the location and extent of Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs). R/ECAPs must have a non-white population of 50 percent or more; 40 percent or more of individuals living at or below the poverty line; and, has a poverty rate that exceeds 40% or is three or more times the average tract poverty rate for the metropolitan/micropolitan area, whichever threshold is lower. In the City of Cathedral City, there are no areas where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated.

Figure 11- Cathedral City Poverty Status

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The City also assessed the concentrations of households below the poverty line to analyze access to adequate housing and jobs. Identifying low or moderate income (LMI) geographies and individuals is important to overcome patterns of segregation. HUD defines a LMI area as a census tract or block group where over 51 percent of the population is LMI (based on HUD income definition of up to 80 percent of the AMI). LMI areas are concentrated in three very general areas in the Coachella Valley. In the northwest area, LMI areas are seen in the cities of Desert Hot Springs and north Palm Springs. In the central portion of the Valley, clusters of LMI areas are seen in Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, and Thousand Palms. In the eastern portion of the Valley, LMI areas are clustered in Indio, Coachella, and Thermal.

Within Cathedral City, LMI areas are clustered in the southern and south-central areas consistent with patterns of poverty (Figure 9 Poverty Status) The City’s RHNA is spread out through census tracts with different percentages of low to moderate income households. More RHNA units are present in the 50 to 75 percent range as it is the most prevalent percentage of LMI population per census tract in the City.

Figure 12- Regional Low to Moderate Income Population (left) Figure 13- Cathedral City Low to Moderate Income Population (right) What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods?

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NA – No R/ECAPs
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? NA – No R/ECAPs
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? NA – No R/ECAPs

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MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.

Please see plan below. There are plans for broadband for the area, but there is no specific plan based on income.

Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction.

There is need for more broadband infrastructure in the area (wireless or landline).

Figure 14- Inland Empire Regional Broadband Consortium Grand Project Area

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INLAND EMPIRE BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACCESS PLAN (Adopted November 2014) ● Closing the Digital Divide
● The Inland Empire as a “Smart Region”
● Rural and Remote Areas
● Local Government Broadband Solutions
● Programs for Underserved and Disadvantaged Residents
● Education
● Healthcare and Telemedicine
● Broadband and Economic Development
● Priority List of Action Items

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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)
Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.

Water Conservation
The CVWD and DWA both offer incentives to conserve water. Landscaping in the desert environment, especially turf, demand large quantities of water. In order to regulate unnecessary water consumption, the City and the water agencies have established water-efficient guidelines, incentives, and landscaping ordinances. Reducing water use on landscaping can be accomplished through installation of droughtresistant plant species and features that do not require minimal irrigation. Reduced water consumption can also be accomplished through the use of water-efficient appliances, faucets, and irrigation systems.

Emergencies
Cathedral City is a member of the Riverside County Emergency Services Organization. The City has developed its own Emergency Operations Plan to anticipate and comprehensively plan for a variety of man-made and natural disasters, which could potentially expose residents and property to harm. The Plan utilizes the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), which categorizes various activities necessary to prepare for or mitigate potential disasters and assigns responsibility for managing and implementing those activities to the appropriate City department or entity.

By means of 15 separate but integrated planning documents, which function as area-specific subcomponent summaries and response plans, the Plan further details specific actions to be taken in the event of each emergency and which agency or City entity would handle the action. Of these summaries, the first, Emergency Management, which includes Emergency Operations Center (EOC) management and operations, is complete.

Other summaries and response plans still to be completed will cover communications, mutual aid functions between fire and police agencies, public health operations, communications, care and shelter operations, and damage assessment and recovery, as well as other vital areas of emergency operations.

Although under development, the Plan in its entirety will remain a “living document”, with on-going updates and improvements.

Critical facilities such as hospitals, police and fire departments, governmental operations, communications centers, and utility facilities form a vital network functioning to implement the plan in the event of an emergency. Support facilities, such as fire and police communications, auxiliary personnel, and commercial radio stations, can support the primary critical facilities by providing

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information and direction to the public during a crisis. The City also relies on the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) organization for amateur radio communications county-wide during a disaster. Access, including evacuation routes and transport of the injured, peak-load water supply and delivery, and airport services must also be considered. It is important to take into account transportation system constraints, which may hinder ground-based access or delivery of supplies and emergency services to the affected areas.

Coachella Communications Group (COACHELLACOMM) comprises the Coachella Valley’s arm of a network of seven regional committees mandated by Riverside County. This network was formed to deal specifically with disaster preparedness. Coachella Valley cities’ Emergency Managers or other designated representatives, as well as Safety Officers from at least two of the area’s major hospitals, serve on this committee. The County’s Emergency Operations Coordinator is the current committee chair.

Shelters must be available which are capable of handling large numbers of people and providing basic services such as food, potable water and medical supplies. In the event of an emergency involving Cathedral City, shelters would be set up and managed by the American Red Cross. In addition, the City has been actively purchasing disaster support supplies as part of its Disaster Medical Assistance Center (DMAC), which has been located at the intersecting corner of the Big-League Dreams and Cathedral City High School football stadium. When activated, the DMAC is stocked to provide care to between 300 and 500 persons. Any necessary transport of injured persons would be coordinated between the appropriate emergency transport provider, City and County EOCs, and area hospitals.

In the past, many of the City’s private residential communities participated in the Neighborhood Emergency Service Team (NEST) program and received preparedness, response, and recovery operations training. NEST has been replaced by the Community Emergency Response Training Program (CERT), which is designed to help such communities prepare to be self-sufficient for a period of at least 72 hours following an emergency. Such preparedness optimally includes emergency stockpiles of food, water and other needed supplies. While some of the City’s communities are believed to have such stockpiles, neither levels of preparedness nor participating communities are documented. CERT training is currently offered on a quarterly basis through a valley-wide, consolidated training program. The City does not currently schedule training for individual communities but is willing to do so if requested.

Immediate access to impacted areas by emergency personnel and supplies is essential after a disaster.

East Palm Canyon Drive, Dinah Shore Drive (Mid-Valley Parkway), Ramon Road and US Interstate-10 are major intercity and regional access routes serving Cathedral City. These arteries could be blocked or damaged in the event of a major disaster, including major earthquakes or floods, urban wildfires, major truck or rail accidents, or by other natural or man- made disasters. The loss of freeway overpasses,

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bridging over the Whitewater River, or the closing of roads due to rockfalls or landslides would each impede the delivery of emergency services and supplies.

The City is generally well protected from major flooding by the extensive drainage channels built through it and adjacent to the Santa Rosa Mountains. All-weather crossings over the Whitewater River at Date Palm Drive, Ramon Road and Dinah Shore Drive, and where East Palm Canyon Drive crosses the East and West Cathedral Canyon Washes are in place.

Other parts of the City and General Plan study area are susceptible to major flooding and possible isolation from major transportation links and the rest of the community. Lands at the west end, and north and south of East Palm Canyon Drive, are located in an AO flood zone, with the possibility inundation at depths of one to three feet. In the northern portion of the City, lands north and south of I10 are also susceptible to major flooding, which could isolate these lands from emergency services (also see the Flooding and Hydrology Element).

The City shall continue to coordinate with CalTrans, the Federal Highway Administration, CVAG, adjoining cities and Riverside County, as well as Sunline Transit Authority, to provide the highest functional reliability of major roadways and the public transportation system serving the City and the region. The City shall also continue to coordinate with Riverside County Flood Control, the Coachella Valley Water District and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to address continuing flooding hazards that threaten people and property, and which may isolate portions of the community.

Programs shall be developed to identify and address weak links in the circulation system, in conjunction with the efforts of other Coachella Valley jurisdictions.

Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.

Environmental health scores are based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 pollution indicators and values. Figure 13 shows that the majority of the City has a high environmental score and therefore all affordable housing sites are located in environmentally favorable areas.

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Figure 15- Economic Score (left)
Figure 16- Environmental Score (right)
The sites identified for future residential development are located in urbanized areas of the City and are currently designated for residential use. No sites are subject to significant geotechnical or wildfire hazards.

Most sites are located either outside of a flood zone or within an area protected by a levee except for site #13. These sites are located within a 100-year flood zone; however, the City requires all new development located within the boundaries of a flood zone to incorporate mitigation measures that prevent adverse impacts due to flooding, which will require a Conditional Letter of Map Revisions (CLOMR) and Letters of Map Revisions (LOMR) from FEMA assuring the minimum National Flood Insurance Program standards are met. There are no significant environmental constraints to development on the identified sites.

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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The City of Cathedral City ’s Strategic Plan proposes projects and activities to meet the priorities described in the Con Plan. It describes eligible programs, projects and activities to be undertaken with anticipated funds made available over the next five years and their relationship to identified needs for housing, homelessness, and community and economic development. Each year, assuming funding levels remain the same, more specific projects throughout the City will be identified and implemented via the annual Action Plans.

The general priority categories of housing, homelessness, special needs, and community development needs and their related goals are addressed in the various activities to be undertaken. These activities estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities, including special local objectives and priority needs. The projected use of funds identifies the proposed accomplishments.

Area benefit activities were qualified using 2020 data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The City has been awarded $615,619 in CDBG funds. These figures are based on a HUD Grantee Summary and the assumptions that CDBG funding, entitlement funding distribution formulas and/or the number of communities eligible to receive entitlement grants will remain constant. If any of these conditions change, projected activities and accomplishments are also subject to change.

The Strategic Plan provides information related to the proposed geographic distribution of investment.

It includes a general description of the homeless and other community development needs activities to be undertaken and other actions to address obstacles to meet underserved needs and reduce poverty.

This plan can also be found at the City’s website.

Overall, Cathedral City has several priority housing and community needs it plans to address over the next five years:

1. Emergency Housing Rehabilitation

2. ADA Improvements

3. Code enforcement

4. Infrastructure and Public Facility

5. Homeownership Assistance

6. Community Services (Public Services)

7. Business and Jobs (Economic Development)

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It is the mission of the City to use resources to assist with businesses, job development, and the provision of safe, affordable housing. In short, we will do our part to maintain Cathedral City as a community its residents are proud to call “home”. Given the aforementioned four priorities, the City identified four main goals:
● Support special needs programs and services
● Construct or upgrade public facilities and infrastructure ● Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization
● Economic Development

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SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)
Geographic Area
Table 52 - Geographic Priority Areas
1 Area Name: Cathedral City / Via De Anze
Area Type: Residential
Other Target Area Description: Low/mod
HUD Approval Date: 2022-2027
% of Low/ Mod: Over 51%
Type:

Other Description: Via De Anze area
Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area. Via De Anze Project Phase II Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target area.

Low-income Housing
How did your consultation and citizen participation process help you to identify this neighborhood as a target area? Council meeting and other public
meetings
Identify the needs in this target area. infrastructure
What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area?
Infrastructure and Housing
Are there barriers to improvement in this target area? Funding 2 Area Name: Cathedral City / Sidewalk program
Area Type: Residential
Other Target Area Description: Low/mod
HUD Approval Date: 2022-2027
% of Low/ Mod: 51% low/mod
Type:

Other Description: All low/mod areas of the City
Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area. All City low/mod residential areas Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target area.

Housing

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How did your consultation and citizen participation process help you to identify this neighborhood as a target area? Council meeting and other public
meetings
Identify the needs in this target area. Housing and infrastructure What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area?
Housing and infrastructure
Are there barriers to improvement in this target area? Funding 3 Area Name: Cathedral City
Area Type: All city
Other Target Area Description: Public Service to low/mod population
HUD Approval Date: 2022-2027
% of Low/ Mod: 51%
Type:

Other Description: Homeless and non-homeless
public services
Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area. City Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target area.

All areas of the City
How did your consultation and citizen participation process help you to identify this neighborhood as a target area? Council meeting and other public
meetings
Identify the needs in this target area. Housing and Infrastructure and Public Service
What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area?
Housing, Infrastructure, and
Public Service
Are there barriers to improvement in this target area? Funding

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General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA)
The City will use a place-based strategy during the planning period. The geographic distribution of funding is predicated somewhat on the nature of the activity to be funded. It is the City’s intent to fund activities in the areas most directly affected by the needs of low-income residents and those with other special needs. The Annual Action Plan directs investment geographically to an area benefit neighborhood. The area benefit category is the most commonly used national objective for activities that benefit a residential neighborhood. An area benefit activity is one that benefits all residents in a particular area, where at least 51% of the residents are low- and moderate-income persons. Public infrastructure improvements are an area benefit activity when they are located in a predominately lowand moderate-income neighborhood.

A number of housing units and neighborhoods in the City are of older construction and require either rehabilitation or conservation in order to be maintained as viable dwelling units. As such, the City had implemented programs funded by its former Redevelopment Agency to provide funding and assistance in the rehabilitation of housing units. Areas of particular concern continue to include the areas on the edge of Downtown and the Dream Homes neighborhood. Within these neighborhoods, Hispanics experienced highest rate of housing cost burden, overcrowding, and substandard housing when compared to other groups in the City. They also experienced the highest rate of Severe Housing Problems when compared to other groups in the City.

To meet stated goal, the City will implement the following strategies:
● Conduct a Community Needs Assessment for the City with a particular focus on the need for housing rehabilitation/ replacement and infrastructure improvement. ● Use CDBG and other public/ private investments to improve housing and infrastructure conditions of the City.
● Continue to identify private and public investment opportunities to redevelop the higher density housing and encourage mixed use development where residential units are above commercial businesses.

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SP-25 Priority Needs – 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
Table 53 – Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need Name Community Services (Public Services) Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Large Families
Families with Children
Homeless
Elderly
Non-homeless special populations
Geographic Areas
Affected
Cathedral City
Associated Goals Support special needs programs and services for homeless and nonhomeless Description Senior Services; Homeless Services; Disability Services, Youth services, Non-homeless special populations
Basis for Relative
Priority
Needs assessment, consultation process, citizen participation process, City Council
2 Priority Need Name Emergency Housing Rehabilitation and Homeownership assistance Priority Level Low
Population Low/mod
Geographic Areas
Affected
Cathedral City
Associated Goals Better Housing and living environment
Description Rehabilitation and downpayment assistance

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Basis for Relative
Priority
Needs assessment, consultation process, citizen participation process, City Council
3 Priority Need Name Infrastructure and Public Facility Priority Level High
Population Low/mod Non-housing Community Development
Geographic Areas
Affected
City Low/mod areas
Associated Goals Construct or upgrade public facilities and infrastructure and Housing Description Non-Housing Community Development
Basis for Relative
Priority
Needs assessment, consultation process, citizen participation process, and City Council
4 Priority Need Name Economic Development
Priority Level Low
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Geographic Areas
Affected
City
Associated Goals Expand Economic Opportunities and jobs Description Job creation
Basis for Relative
Priority
Needs assessment, consultation process, citizen participation process, and City Council
Narrative (Optional)
The rationale for establishing the allocation priorities for goals were largely due to the community engagement process and review of relevant data. These goals are part of the “Community Services” priority within the plan.

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In the near-term, the City will need to concentrate its efforts on pending service issues, including the state-wide energy crisis and the potential connection of unsewered development to the sewer system.

The City recently adopted the North City Specific Plan, which, when implemented, will guide the logical and cost-effective extension of water, sewer, and other utilities north of Interstate 10. The City will need to keep abreast of technological advances, particularly in the realm of digital and high-speed data transmissions, to assure that City residents and businesses are offered the most state-of-the-art technologies.

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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
Table 54 – Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable
Housing Type
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based
Rental Assistance
(TBRA)
The City does not receive HOME funds. The City is unlikely to use funding for TBRA. Area medium rent for two-bedroom units is higher than HUD’s Fair Market Rents. These units would be considered unaffordable for subsidized renters. Also, Area Medium Rents for two-bedroom units are $500 more than High Home Rents and more than $800 the amount of low HOME Rent. With such a large gap between HOME Rent limits and Area Medium Rents, Cathedral City may find it difficult attracting developers or market rate apartment owners for the creation of two-bedroom HOME-assisted rental units. Area Medium Rents for three- and four-bedroom units would be affordable for subsidized renters. However, similar to two-bedroom units, Area Medium Rent is much higher that HOME Rent limits which potentially would make creating subsidized units difficult within the jurisdiction.

TBRA for NonHomeless Special
Needs
The City does not receive HOME or ESG. The City is unlikely to use funding for Non-Homeless Special Needs TBRA The special needs of many elderly households result from their fixed incomes, higher rate of physical disabilities and common need for assistance from others. Elderly or senior citizen is defined as age 65 or older. The City has a number of projects and programs available for the senior population. A total of 1,028 units of rental housing are currently restricted to low- and very-low-income senior households. All but one of the City’s mobile home parks are restricted to ages 55 or older. Also available to seniors and disabled persons are free smoke alarms and fire inspections provided courtesy of the Fire Department and the Office of Housing Assistance.

New Unit
Production
State law recognizes the vital role local governments play in the supply and affordability of housing. Each local government in California is required to adopt a Housing Element as part of its General Plan that shows how the community plans to meet the existing and projected housing needs of people at all income levels. This process is called a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Based on this assessment, the availability of housing units does not meet the needs of the population. To meet this need, To meet this need, the City would need to develop additional units of various income levels.

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Affordable
Housing Type
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
Rehabilitation As a general rule, homes older than 30 years generally need repairs (e.g., new roof, plumbing, siding, etc.) and in some cases may require lead paint abatement. Homes older than 50 years frequently need new electrical, plumbing, roofing, and other major subsystems. Homes older than 70 years, unless regularly maintained, require substantial rehabilitation. Based on this rule, the majority of the rehabilitation housing needs of the City could be considered as minor to moderate. The City will review annually the need to use CDBG funds to assist in rehabilitating eligible units.

Acquisition,
including
preservation
Mountain View Apartments
This 280-unit project is located at 68-680 Dinah Shore Drive. The project was completed in three phases and was completely financed with a FmHA 515 loan. The project was built in 1982 and refinanced in 1997. The complex is restricted to seniors 62 years of age or older, unless disabled or handicapped.

Rent is restricted to 30% of the renter’s income, and water and trash services are included in the price of rent. The units are restricted to very low- and lowincome households. This project was at risk of losing affordability controls in 2015, however a notice of intent to convert or sell these units has not been received to date. The City continually monitors this project for potential notice to release affordability controls.

Table M – Assisted Units at Risk of Conversion
Risk Level Definition: Lowincome
units in
jurisdiction
Percent of
county’s
low-income
units
Very High At-risk of converting to market rate within the next year
0 0%
High At-risk of converting to market rate in the next 1-5 years
0 0%
Moderate At-risk of converting to market rate in the next 5-10 years
0 0%
Low At-risk of converting to market rate in the next 10 or more years and/or are owned by a large/stable nonprofit, mission-driven developer.1,373 100% TOTAL 1,373 100%

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California Housing Partnership, July 2020. Includes HUD, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), USDA, and CalHFA projects. Subsidized or assisted developments that do not have one of the aforementioned financing sources may not be included.

The California Housing Partnership (CHP) provides data on assisted housing units and assesses the level of risk to converting to market rate. These data identify homes without a known overlapping subsidy that would extend affordability beyond the indicated timeframe and unless otherwise noted are not owned by a large/stable non-profit, mission-driven developer. Detailed 2019 data can be found in SCAG’s RHNA data appendix at http://scag.ca.gov/programs/Documents/RHNA/SCAG-Final-RHNA-DataAppendix-030520.pdf. Complete, updated data can be requested from CHP through Danielle Mazzella, Preservation & Data Manager ([email protected])

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SP-35 Anticipated Resources – 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c) (1,2) Introduction
One of the main obstacles to meeting community needs is inadequate resources. As with most of the priority goals, the needs far outweigh the City’s available resources; that are not sufficient to address all of the needs of low- and moderate-income persons or special needs residents in the City. It is anticipated that Federal and private funding sources for housing and community development programs will remain limited until the current economic conditions eventually recover. Even under these circumstances, the City strives to make progress in implementing its public improvement and community service projects and programs as well as meeting the established objectives.

The City is estimated to receive a CDBG allocation amount of $615,619 based on the appropriations announced. HUD has not approved the final budget and states that the grant amounts may change depending upon HUD’s actual appropriation. The following section summarizes the major sources of funding available to carry out housing and community development activities in the City, and specifically identifies the City’s first year and projected funding levels over the five-year plan period for formula grant CBDG program.

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Anticipated Resources
Table 55 – Anticipated Resources
Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan
$
Narrative
Annual Description
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources
: $
Total:
$
CDBG public
federal
HUD
Acquisition,
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
$615,619
0 0 $615,619 4 x
615,619=
$2,462,476
Total amount
is based on
CDBG
allocation and
the previous
year program
income for
the City. The
expected
remaining
amount is
based on a 5-
year
projection of
CDBG
allocated
funding.

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied Available public resources to serve low- and moderate-income households will need to be distributed across the spectrum of needs and heavily leveraged when possible. This means providing funds for homebuyer assistance, housing rehabilitation, and the creation or development of new housing serving the target groups. The City will actively pursue additional State, federal, and other funding sources to leverage CDBG Funds.

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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment for 2022-2027 estimates that a total of 2,549 housing units will be built in Cathedral City. Of these, 1,199 are expected to be constructed for those of above moderate income. These units are expected to be market-driven and constructed as single-family units typical of those already in Cathedral City. As shown in the “Housing Costs and Affordability” analysis above, moderate income households in Cathedral are able to afford currently marketed housing in the community. The City has also identified sites for moderate income units in its land inventory in order to bolster the availability of these units during the planning period.

Data provided in the City’s General Plan offers a list of available parcels to meet the City’s RHNA allocation. The data below includes the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), acreage, and potential number of units that could be developed on each parcel. The table also provides a comparison of each site’s permitted density per the Development Code and the realistic density of the site, which has been adjusted to account for space required for infrastructure, open space, and the commercial components of the mixed-use zones. The City has a RHNA allocation of 893 units for low-, very-low- and extremelylow-income units. The inventory of sites could accommodate 1,088 lower-income units in the DTC, DRN, MXC, R-2 and R-3 zones, which exceeds the lower-income RHNA allocation.

Discussion
As previously discussed under Fair Housing Assessment, affordable housing units are geographically distributed throughout the community to avoid clustering of economic, racial, and other populations.

The sites identified above will not exacerbate any such conditions. As shown in the data, there is current realistic capacity for 1,880 total additional units for moderate and above-moderate incomes. For purposes of analyzing capacity of inventory sites, the City looked at development trends for affordable housing projects regionally and determined that certain sites can realistically be expected to develop at a density of 20 units per acre, with the application of an affordable housing overlay. This is consistent with the development of affordable housing proposed and/or constructed in recent years in the Coachella Valley.

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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.

Table 56 – Institutional Delivery Structure
Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type
Role Geographic Area
Served

CITY OF CATHEDRAL
CITY
Government,
and nonprofit
subrecipient
Economic
Development,
Homelessness,
non-homeless special
needs,
Planning,
neighborhood
improvements,
public facilities,
public services,
Housing
City Jurisdiction
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System.

The coordination between agencies is effective in the City because of its small municipality. The Engineering Department will hold regular meetings and coordinate activities between departments. The public service agencies that have obtained CDBG contracts are incorporated into the community and City Hall. Cathedral City is dependent upon the County of Riverside for many of its services and programs. It is important that the City maintains open lines of communication and support to guarantee timely and accurate delivery of services. The primary gap in the delivery system is due to inadequate funding resources. The level of need in the City far exceeds available funding. As a result, even projects with a high priority may have to wait to be funded as the City continues to seek additional funding sources.

Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services

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Table 57 – Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X x x
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X x
Utilities Assistance X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement x x
Mobile Clinics x
Other Street Outreach Services x x x
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse x x
Child Care x
Education x
Employment and Employment
Training
x x
Healthcare x x x
HIV/AIDS x x x
Life Skills x x
Mental Health Counseling x x x
Transportation x x x
Other
Other X
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth)

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The City participates in Riverside County’s CoC, which provides funding and a network of resources for homeless abatement. The CoC provides emergency shelter, supportive services, transitional housing and permanent housing. The City commits staff to the CoC planning and implementation process and provides the CoC Steering Committee critical information regarding the types of resources and programs the City currently funds that assist the homeless.

Locally, the City works with The Salvation Army, FIND Food Bank and People Helping People. They are non-profits centrally located in the City that offer assistance with food and clothing. Nearby emergency shelters for homeless persons and families are located in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Indio. Roy’s Desert Resource Center and Desert SOS provide services for the homeless population near Cathedral City. There are shelters on the east end of the valley in Indio.

Other facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations are ● Mary Stuart Rogers Center – Shelter From The Storm
Shelter From The Storm fields more than 3,200 calls on our 24-hour Crisis Lines each year, which in turn brings many families to our 70-bed emergency shelter. They come around the clock, 365 days a year, ● Mama’s House
ONLY for pregnant mothers! Mama’s House is operated by HEARTbeat At 22 a 501©3 nonprofit organization.
● Mar’ha's Village & Kitchen
The Emergency Shelter: Houses 70 single adult males, 23 single adult females and 7 family members on any given day. Provides intake by a staff member for each new or returning neighbor in need and a review of the client handbook. Has supportive staff available 24 hours a day. ● Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
The Emergency Overnight Services Program is a secular program. All services are provided free of charge to all arriving in need regardless of gender, national origin, ethnic background, social economic group, religion or age group.

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2019, CVAG initiated an effort to advance the goals of CV Housing First through a collaborative approach called the Coachella Valley Homelessness Engagement & Action Response Team (CVHEART). The program is expected to establish a formal structure for regional homelessness policies and programs, identify funding opportunities for future projects, and expand multi-agency cooperation and participation. In addition to its own efforts to end homelessness, Cathedral City’s membership in CVAG will assure its continued participation in regional efforts. The City allocates $103,000 annually toward CVAG’s homelessness prevention and intervention programs. The City also works in partnership with the Riverside County Office of Fair Housing to identify and facilitate innovative housing solutions, such as comprehensively addressing the needs of the homeless, not only in Cathedral City but Valley-wide.

Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above
The strength of the service delivery system within the City for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness is our extensive network of partners and programs working together to meet the needs of these groups. To address disproportionate housing needs for special needs groups, the City works in close collaboration with the County of Riverside Housing Authority to provide affordable housing opportunities to extremely low- and low-income renters; as well as the COC and member homeless agencies to address homeless issues. Although these collaborative efforts have been effective in meeting the needs of some residents, the major gap in the service delivery system exist primarily due to inadequate funding to provide the level of services needed.

A recent analysis of Coachella Valley homelessness found that emergency shelter and transitional housing are not operating at full capacity; the occupancy rate was 79% in 2018 despite high rates of unsheltered single adults.16 Lower occupancy may be partially because some beds are reserved for domestic violence victims and youth rather than the general population.

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Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs As previously stated, the gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system are primarily lack of funding to meet all service needs of special needs and homeless population. The strategy to address these needs has been an aggressive push to acquire additional resources. The City will continue to actively pursue additional State and federal funding to close the gap that currently exists.

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SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
The City does not have a HOME and ESG programs
Goal Summary Information
Table 58 – Goals Summary
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
1 Support special
needs
programs and
services
2022 27 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
City Community
Services (Public
Services)
CDBG:
$230,857
Public service
activities
Benefit:
573 Persons
2 Public Services 2022 27 Homeless City Service to
Homeless
$230,857 Public service
activities
benefit:900
Persons
2 Construct or
upgrade public
infrastructure
2022 27 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City Infrastructure CDBG:
$1,860,000
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities
Benefit:

Low/mod
areas / 4000
3 Expand
Economic
Opportunities
2022 27 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City Business, Jobs,
Economic
Development
CDBG:
$20,000
Jobs created
/retained:
4 Jobs
5 Emergency
Housing Rehab
2022 27 Housing City Housing CDBG:
$100,762
Housing
activities for
Low/Moderate
Income
Benefit: 20
Households
Assisted
6 Home
ownership
2022 27 Housing City Housing CDBG:
$20,000
Housing
Low/mod
households
benefit : 4
Admin/
planning
2022 27 CDBG:
$615,619
$3,078,095
Table 58-B

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1 Goal Name Support special needs programs and services for homeless and non-homeless Goal
Description
Continued support of area nonprofit agencies, particularly those programs that provide social services for special needs populations (i.e. - senior, low income, youth households with a cost burden) and homeless
2 Goal Name Construct or upgrade public facilities and infrastructure Goal
Description
Construct or upgrade public facilities and infrastructure that are eligible CDBG projects in low/mod areas
3 Goal Name Expand Economic Opportunities
Goal
Description
Increase job opportunity through education and job training programs; encourage small business development through business practices and fundamentals education: collaborate with state, county and local agencies that offer trade skills training and basic job search techniques; encourage local education facilities to offer education and training that will lead to employment opportunities in the community; support job creation through business-friendly policies and practices 4 Goal Name Housing
Goal
Description
Housing rehabilitation for low/mod households and also homeownership help for low/mod households
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2) Table N - Extremely Low-Income Housing Needs
Total
Households
Households
below 30%
HAMFI
Share
below
30%
HAMFI
White, non-Hispanic 8,355 1,160 13.9%
Black, non-Hispanic 449 119 26.5%
Asian and other, non-Hispanic 901 69 7.7%
Hispanic 8,015 1,590 19.8%
TOTAL 17,720 2,938 16.6%
Renter-occupied 7,100 1,750 24.6%
Owner-occupied 10,580 1,170 11.1%
TOTAL 17,680 2,920 16.5%
HUD CHAS, 2012-2016. HAMFI refers to Housing Urban Development Area Median Family Income.

Housing the extremely low-income population (below 30% of area median income) can be especially challenging. HUD's CHAS dataset provides a wealth of information on such households in Cathedral City.

The above table provides a breakdown of extremely low-income households by race and ethnicity. The race/ethnicity with the highest share of extremely low-income households in Cathedral City is Black,

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non-Hispanic (26.5% compared to 16.6% of total population). In the SCAG region, the highest share of extremely low-income households is Black, non-Hispanic (27.1% compared to 17.7% of total households).

Table O- Regional Housing Needs Allocation for Cathedral City Units
Very-Low Income (<50% of AMI) 537
Low Income (50-80% of AMI) 352
Moderate Income (80-120% of AMI) 456
Above Moderate Income (>120% of AMI) 1,197
TOTAL 2,542
SCAG, 2020. Estimate based on final adopted RHNA methodology (3/5/20). Final RHNA allocation will be issued following the conclusion of the RHNA appeals process in early 2021. Please note that for the housing element update, local jurisdictions will have to consider extremely low income (ELI) households as well. ELI housing needs may be calculated either by using Census data or simply assuming that 50 percent of the very low-income households qualify as extremely low-income households.

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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)
The City of Cathedral City does not have public housing.

Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation

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SP-55 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
Local policies and regulations affect the price and availability of housing and the provision of affordable housing. Land use controls, site improvement requirements, fees and exactions, permit processing procedures, and other factors can constrain the maintenance, development, and improvement of housing. This section of the Housing Element examines the potential governmental constraints imposed by the City in the form of zoning, fees, and other restrictions, and determines whether these are constraints to the provision of housing.

It should be noted that constraints exist at other levels of government which the City has little or no control over. State and federal regulations related to environmental protection, prevailing wages for publicly assisted construction projects, construction defect liability, building codes, and other topics have significant, often adverse impacts on housing cost and availability for which the City has no ability to directly mitigate.

Density Bonus

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The City currently incorporates the State Density Bonus requirements for affordable housing as set forth in California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918. The density bonus allows residential unit density increases of up to 50 percent over the otherwise maximum permitted density under the zoning ordinance and land use element of the general plan. Overall, the density bonus provision reduces development constraints by allowing reductions in development standards, such as reduced parking standards.

These minimum lot sizes are not a constraint to housing production.

Yards and Setbacks
The yard and setback requirements established in City’s Zoning Code are generally 15-20 feet for front yards, 10-15 feet for side yards, and 10-15 feet for rear yards. These setback requirements are like those of many communities, are tied to Fire Department accessibility in an emergency, and do not pose a significant constraint to housing development.

Building Lot Coverage
The City imposes reasonable limits on building coverage. The R-1 and RR zones have the lowest percentage of lot coverage at 40 percent, and the R-4 zone has the highest at 65 percent. The building coverage limit does not include enclosed parking or other accessory structures unless they are part of the main building.

With consideration of minimum lot sizes in each of these zones, this coverage allowance is sufficient to accommodate the permitted density for all residential development. Therefore, building coverage requirements do not impose a constraint on residential development.

Parking Standards
Off-street parking requirements vary by housing type. The City has parking requirements for each residential use. Off-street parking facilities are required to be on the same lot or parcel of land as the structure they are intended to serve. For residential uses, parking cannot be located in required front and side yard setback areas. Parking standards do not present a constraint to the development of housing, because they generally are less than 2 per unit, and can be accommodated on multi-family projects of 2 and 3 stories, without encroachment into setbacks.

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Policy review
The State of California requires the City of Cathedral City, through its Housing Element, to provide an analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints (public policy) upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels and for persons with disabilities, including land use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions required of developers, and local processing and permit procedures. Based on the review of the jurisdiction’s most recent Housing Element, the City does not have any negative effects of public policies on affordable housing and residential investment. State law requires that the Housing Element be updated every four to eight years. The Housing Element, upon each update, is reviewed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for consistency with state law. Since the update of the City’s Housing Element is due doing the implementation of this Five-Year Consolidated Plan, the City will include in its Annual Action Plan an update of any negative effects of public policies on affordable housing and residential investment.

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Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing The City will work with an effective fair housing agency to provide Mobility Counseling which will include a range of options including, assistance for families for “second moves” after they have accessed stable housing, and ongoing post-move support for families. The goal is to create a new mobility counseling program administered by IFHMB. The program will monitor annually the efficacy of our outreach by tracking the percentage of households reached and actually complete the counseling program.

The City will track mobility counseling outcomes by tracking the percentage of households receiving counseling who successfully move to higher opportunity areas. This metric will help the City determine whether the program is effective at meeting the goal of increase levels of integration by Hispanic residents within higher opportunity neighborhoods. A high rate of successful moves could lead to expanding the program, while a low rate of successful moves might indicate the need to change the counseling curriculum or investigate what other factors pose barriers to integration.

The City will work with a fair housing agency to increase testing of multifamily housing market in higher opportunity neighborhoods and census tracts to determine levels of discrimination based on source of income, including SSDI, Housing Choice Vouchers, or other tenant-based rental assistance.

The City will work with a fair housing agency to implement a targeted campaign of engaging housing providers and tenants in the City with education and outreach materials to address the issue. Annually, the City will review fair housing complaints based on disabilities to determine annual reduction as measured by 2016 levels.

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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The County of Riverside CoC has established chronically homeless persons as the highest need priority.

The CoC implements a targeted street-to-home outreach program/campaign that covers 100% of its area and takes a housing first approach for chronically homeless households and others with a disabling condition. Non-disabled persons are referred to emergency shelter or transitional housing programs and housed as quickly as possible. The CoC will soon implement a coordinated assessment system to ensure the right intervention through program admissions that will be marketed to community groups and outreach providers who coordinate outreach efforts with staff trained to guide households through the process regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, etc. In addition, the City will continue to cooperate in the bi-annual Point-In-Time Count which seeks to identify the homeless and assess their needs.

Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City will continue to work jointly with the Care (COC), which provides funding and a network of resources for homeless abatement. The COC provides emergency shelter, supportive services, transitional housing, and permanent housing. The City commits staff to the COC planning and implementation process and provides the COC Steering Committee critical information regarding the types of resources and programs provided to assist the homeless. In addition, the City will continue to look at the use of CDBG funds for local homeless facilities, as funding needs are analyzed.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

The City will continue to work with the CoC. With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the County of Riverside CoC will participate in enrollment and outreach activities to ensure eligible households are able to take advantage of new healthcare options. The CoC has initiated a series of trainings and workshops that provide information on the ACA which has expanded Medi-Cal eligibility for people who are experiencing chronic homelessness and allows for the integration of housing, primary care, and behavioral health. DPSS also received funding to conduct medical outreach and

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enrollment and is working with CoC member agencies to train outreach workers and enrollment counselors throughout Riverside County.

Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
The City will continue to work with the CoC. The County of Riverside CoC Discharge Policy is mandated by the state and followed by the CoC. The CoC established a Discharge Planning Committee, responsible for implementing policies and protocols and coordinating with various organizations, to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. The goals are to identify discharge housing needs inclusive of housing and supportive services and to link the individual with community resources that will include mental health services, substance abuse support, and housing.

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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards The County administers the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) that seeks to eliminate childhood lead based paint (LBP) poisoning by caring for lead poisoned children and identifying and eliminating sources of lead exposure. Services provided include nursing, case management for children, as well as education to health care providers, communities, and families. In addition, the CLPPP maintains an electronic surveillance system that enables collection, analysis, and dissemination of information about childhood lead poisoning. Laboratory, case management and environmental data are collected which provide the basis for case and exposure source evaluation and summary statistics.

Types of housing not covered include: a) housing built since January 1, 1978, when lead paint was banned for residential use; b) housing exclusively for seniors or people with disabilities, unless a child under age six is expected to reside there; c) zero bedroom dwellings, including efficiency apartments, single room occupancy housing, dormitories or military barracks; d) property that has been found to be free of lead based paint by a certified lead based paint inspector; e) property where all lead based paint has been removed; f) unoccupied housing that will remain vacant until it is demolished; g) nonresidential property; h) any rehabilitation or housing improvement that does not disturb a painted surface; and, i) emergency homeless assistance, unless the assistance lasts more than 100 days, in which case the rule does apply.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? It is important that contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb leadbased paint in homes, childcare facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. According to 2012, ACS Data, the highest percentage (approximate 87%) of potential lead-base units are located in the west central region of the jurisdiction or census tract 06065044702. Within this tract, approximately 25% of all households (2449 total) are low-mod income. Therefore, we can estimate that potentially 612 low-mod households could contain lead-based paint hazards within census tract 06065044702.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? In accordance with federal regulations and the City policies regarding the identification of lead-based paint hazards, all housing built prior to 1978 must undergo lead-based paint testing prior to receiving funding for rehabilitation. If deteriorated lead-based paint surfaces are found, it must be stabilized during the rehabilitation of the property. Abatement must be performed by a certified lead-based paint professional, and a Clearance Inspection must be issued by the certified lead-based paint assessor prior

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to the issuance of the Notice of Completion. The City will continue to maintain policies and procedures to increase access to housing without LBP hazards. Funding is not provided until it is determined properties are free of LBP hazards.

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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families Ten percent of Cathedral City's households are experiencing poverty, compared to 7.9 percent of households in the SCAG region. Poverty thresholds, as defined by the ACS, vary by household type. In 2018, a single individual under 65 was considered in poverty with a money income below $13,064/year while the threshold for a family consisting of 2 adults and 2 children was $25,465/year.

According 2013 ACS Data, there were 1,873 families living in poverty over the last 12 months. Of these families, 66% lived in rental housing (1,230). All communities share a goal to eradicate poverty. The City recognizes that a goal to reduce poverty will contribute to the economic wellbeing of individuals and families. The families whose income increases above the poverty level will be able to live independent of public and private assistance. The City’s anti-poverty strategy utilizes existing County job training and social service programs to increase employment marketability, household income, and housing options.

Below are the Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families within the City.

Goal: To reduce poverty level:
● Policy #1: To support nonprofit agencies through the use of CDBG funding and coordinate with public and private efforts aimed at preventing and reducing poverty level incomes. ● Policy #2: To conduct outreach with public and private agencies whose mission is to reduce poverty level incomes.

The City will implement the above policies by increasing job opportunity through education and job training programs; collaborating with state, county and local agencies that offer trade skills training and basic job search techniques; encouraging local education facilities to offer education and training that will lead to employment opportunities in the community; and supporting job creation through businessfriendly policies and practices.

How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan?
The City will allocate CDBG funding to a variety of public service agencies that offer supportive services in the fight against poverty and other special needs. These organizations provide direct assistance in the form of food and housing, others provide indirect assistance such as case management and referral services to other service programs. The City will also coordinate with and refer people to programs offered by the County of Riverside.

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SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
Every funded agency or department during the program year, conducts a desktop audit of each subrecipient contract file annually, and conducts an on-site monitoring visit with each sub-recipient and City department at least once every 18 months. Each monitoring visit is followed up with a formal letter with the results of the monitoring visit. If concerns or findings are found, the sub-recipient or department is given 30 days to either correct the problem or provide a corrective action plan. Executive management is provided with a summary of the results of the monitoring visits. The standards and procedures to monitor activities carried out will include strategies and actions that address the fair housing issues and goals identified in the Consolidated Plan according to HUD rules. This responsibility will be both the City of Cathedral City and the appropriate fair housing organization. The City also ensures compliance with all Federal and City contracting regulations, including procurement, Federal Labor Standards, Davis Bacon, equal opportunity, et al. While construction projects are underway, weekly on-site compliance interviews with the workers are conducted. In addition, the City will ensure compliance with the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements for conducting single audits as well as comply with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reporting requirements for accomplishment in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) and CAPER.

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AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c) (1,2
The City is estimated to receive a CDBG allocation amount of $615,619 based on the appropriations.

Anticipated Resources
Table 59 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative
Annual Description
Allocation: $
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources: $
Total:
$
CDBG Public
Federal
HUD
Acquisition,
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
$615,619 0 0 $615,619 4 x
615,619=
$2,462,476
Total amount is
based on CDBG
allocation and
the previous
year program
income for the
City. The
expected
remaining
amount is based
on a 5-year
projection of
CDBG allocated
funding.

One of the main obstacles to meeting community needs is inadequate resources. As with most of the priority goals, the needs far outweigh the City’s available resources; that are not sufficient to address all of the needs of low- and moderate-income persons or special needs residents in the City. It is anticipated that Federal and private funding sources for housing and community development programs will remain limited. Even under these circumstances, the City strives to make progress in implementing its public improvement and community service projects and programs as well as meeting the established objectives
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied.

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Available public resources to serve low- and moderate-income households will need to be distributed across the spectrum of needs and heavily leveraged when possible. This means providing funds for homeless, housing and community development. The City will actively pursue additional State, federal, and other funding sources to leverage CDBG Funds
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment for 2022-2027 estimates that a total of 2,549 housing units will be built in Cathedral City. Of these, 1,199 are expected to be constructed for those of above moderate income. These units are expected to be market-driven and constructed as single-family units typical of those already in Cathedral City. As shown in the “Housing Costs and Affordability” analysis above, moderate income households in Cathedral are able to afford currently marketed housing in the community. The City has also identified sites for moderate income units in its land inventory in order to bolster the availability of these units during the planning period.

Discussion
The City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment for 2022-2027 estimates that a total of 2,549 housing units will be built in Cathedral City. Of these, 1,199 are expected to be constructed for those of above moderate income. These units are expected to be market-driven and constructed as single-family units typical of those already in Cathedral City. Data shows the moderate-income households in Cathedral are able to afford currently marketed housing in the community. The City has also identified sites for lowand moderate-income units in its land inventory in order to bolster the availability of these units during the planning period.

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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Table 60 – Goals Summary
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Area Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
1 Support
special needs
program,
homeless
services
2022 2023 Non-Homeless
Special Needs,
Homeless, Youth
City Community
Services
(Public
Services)
CDBG:
$90,500
Public service
activities
Benefit: 1476
persons
Assisted
2 Construct or
upgrade
public
facilities and
infrastructure
2022 2023 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City Community
Facilities
(Public
Facilities)
CDBG:
$402,119
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities
other Benefit:

Low/mod area
Persons up to
2000
3 2022 2023 Admin /planning City Admin /
Planning
CDBG:
$123,000
Admin
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Support special needs programs and services Goal
Description
Non-Homeless and public service programs

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2 Goal Name Construct or upgrade infrastructure
Goal
Description
Non-Housing low/mod area infrastructure
Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The Action Plan must provide a concise summary of the eligible programs or activities that will take place during the program year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the Strategic Plan. In the template, each eligible program/activity is called a project.

Projects
Table-61 Project Information
Public Service Provider Description of Services Priority Needs Addressed
Beneficiaries Amount
Requested
Assistance League Operation School Bell Program: new
school clothing including: shirts, socks,
shoes, and underwear, as well as
hygiene kits for 350 impoverished
Cathedral City public school students.

Youth Services 300-350 Cathedral
City elementary
students
$13,000
Boys and Girls Club Workforce Development & Education
Expansion Program: Various programs
including readiness and internship
stipends. Academic Programs, career
pathways, and internships. Provide
access to academic success for youth.

Youth Services 103 Students $13,000
Cathedral City HS Band
Boosters Organization
Inc.

Cathedral City High School Band
Programs: Funds will be used to
purchase replacement music
instruments, marching band uniforms,
sheet music, and competition fees as
well as musical instrument repairs and
instructor fees
Youth Services 120 Students $13,000
Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission
Ongoing Outreach Program for
Homeless Services at Calvary Christian
in Cathedral City
Homeless
Services
100% Cathedral City
homeless, 903
individuals serviced
$51,500

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Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The City will use a place-based strategy during the planning period. The geographic distribution of funding is predicated somewhat on the nature of the activity to be funded. It is the City’s intent to fund activities in the areas most directly affected by the needs of low-income residents and those with other special needs. The Annual Action Plan directs investment geographically to an area benefit neighborhood. The area benefit category is the most commonly used national objective for activities that benefit a residential neighborhood. An area benefit activity is one that benefits all residents in a particular area, where at least 51% of the residents are low- and moderate-income persons. Public infrastructure improvements are an area benefit activity when they are located in a predominately lowand moderate-income neighborhood.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
The City will provide public service funds to youth programs (low/mod income) and homeless service programs. In addition, the City will support infrastructure programs in low/mod areas. 1 Priority Need Name Community Services (Public Services) Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Large Families
Families with Children
Homeless
Elderly
Non-homeless special populations
Geographic Areas
Affected
Cathedral City
Associated Goals Support special needs programs and services for homeless and nonhomeless Description Senior Services; Homeless Services; Disability Services, Youth services, Non-homeless special populations
Basis for Relative
Priority
Needs assessment, consultation process, citizen participation process, City Council
2 Priority Need Name Infrastructure and Public Facility Priority Level High
Population Non-housing Community Development
Geographic Areas
Affected
City Low/mod areas
Associated Goals Construct or upgrade public facilities and infrastructure and Housing

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Description Non-Housing Community Development -infrastructure …sidewalk Basis for Relative
Priority
Needs assessment, consultation process, citizen participation process, and City Council

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed At least 70% of allocated funding will go to low/mod national objective.

Geographic Distribution
The City also assessed the concentrations of households below the poverty line to analyze access to adequate housing and jobs. Identifying low or moderate income (LMI) geographies and individuals is important to overcome patterns of segregation. Figures 7 and 8 show the Lower and Moderate Income (LMI) areas in the Coachella Valley and the City by census tract. HUD defines a LMI area as a census tract or block group where over 51 percent of the population is LMI (based on HUD income definition of up to 80 percent of the AMI). LMI areas are concentrated in three very general areas in the Coachella Valley. In

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the northwest area, LMI areas are seen in the cities of Desert Hot Springs and north Palm Springs. In the central portion of the Valley, clusters of LMI areas are seen in Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, and Thousand Palms. In the eastern portion of the Valley, LMI areas are clustered in Indio, Coachella, and Thermal. Within Cathedral City, LMI areas are clustered in the southern and south-central areas consistent with patterns of poverty. The City’s RHNA is spread out through census tracts with different percentages of low to moderate income households. More RHNA units are present in the 50 to 75 percent range as it is the most prevalent percentage of LMI population per census tract in the City.

Table 62 - Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Low/Mod areas and
Low/Mod
population
100% percent
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically To be considered economically disadvantaged, the City’s median income would need to be 80% or less than the statewide average ($75,235), which is equivalent to a median income of $60,188 or below.

Although there are areas within the City with incomes that are higher than the county and statewide average, the City, as a whole, is considered economically disadvantaged because the median income is $46,521, which is 61.8% of the statewide average. The Cathedral City has a vacancy rate of 2.3% for rental units and 2.9% percent for ownership units. These vacancy rates are both extremely low, suggesting little room for mobility and high demand for what affordable units there are.

Discussion
See Figure 8.

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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
Table 64 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 180
Non-Homeless 104
Special-Needs 0
Total 284
Table 65 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 0
Discussion
The City does not plan to use CDBG funding for the purpose of affordable housing as defined in the HOME regulations at 24 CFR 92.252 for rental housing and 24 CFR 92.254 for homeownership the first year.

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City does not have Public Housing
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Discussion

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The County of Riverside CoC has established chronically homeless persons as the highest need priority.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
Table-P
Population Estimate the # of persons experiencing
homelessness on a given night
Estimate the #
experiencing
homelessness each
year
Estimate the #
becoming homeless
each year
# to help each
year
Sheltered Unsheltered
All Household 729 2155 8314 8314 8314
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City will continue to work jointly with the Care (COC), which provides funding and a network of resources for homeless abatement. The COC provides emergency shelter, supportive services, transitional housing and permanent housing. The City commits staff to the COC planning and implementation process and provides the COC Steering Committee critical information regarding the types of resources and programs provided to assist the homeless. In addition, the City will continue to look at the use of CDBG funds for local homeless facilities, as funding needs are analyzed.

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Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City will continue to work with the CoC. With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the County of Riverside CoC will participate in enrollment and outreach activities to ensure eligible households are able to take advantage of new healthcare options. The CoC has initiated a series of trainings and workshops that provide information on the ACA which has expanded Medi-Cal eligibility for people who are experiencing chronic homelessness and allows for the integration of housing, primary care and behavioral health. DPSS also received funding to conduct medical outreach and enrollment and is working with CoC member agencies to train outreach workers and enrollment counselors throughout Riverside County.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
The City will continue to work with the CoC. The County of Riverside CoC Discharge Policy is mandated by the state and followed by the CoC. The CoC established a Discharge Planning Committee, responsible for implementing policies and protocols and coordinating with various organizations, to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. The goals are to identify discharge housing needs inclusive of housing and supportive services and to link the individual with community resources that will include mental health services, substance abuse support, and housing.

Discussion
The City participates in Riverside County’s Continuum of Care. (COC), which provides funding and a network of resources for homeless abatement. The COC provides emergency shelter, supportive services, transitional housing and permanent housing. The City commits staff to the COC planning and implementation process and provides the COC Steering Committee critical information regarding the types of resources and programs the City currently funds that assist the homeless.

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Locally, the City works with The Salvation Army, FIND Food Bank and People Helping People. They are non-profits centrally located in the City that offers assistance with food and clothing. Nearby emergency shelters for homeless persons and families are located in Palm Springs, Palm Desert and Indio. Roy’s Desert Resource Center and Desert SOS provide services for the homeless population near Cathedral City. There are shelters on the east end of the valley in Indio.

Other facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations are ● Mary Stuart Rogers Center - Shelter From The Storm
Shelter From The Storm fields more than 3,200 calls on our 24-hour Crisis Lines each year, which in turn brings many families to our 70-bed emergency shelter. They come around the clock, 365 days a year, ● Mama's House
ONLY for pregnant mothers! Mama's House is operated by HEARTbeat At 22 a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
● Martha's Village & Kitchen
The Emergency Shelter: Houses 70 single adult males, 23 single adult females and 7 family members on any given day. Provides intake by a staff member for each new or returning neighbor in need and a review of the client handbook. Has supportive staff available 24 hours a day. ● Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
The Emergency Overnight Services Program is a secular program. All services are provided free of charge to all arriving in need regardless of gender, national origin, ethnic background, social economic group, religion or age group.

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funding opportunities for future projects, and expand multi-agency cooperation and participation. In addition to its own efforts to end homelessness, Cathedral City’s membership in CVAG will assure its continued participation in regional efforts. The City allocates $103,000 annually toward CVAG’s homelessness prevention and intervention programs. The City also works in partnership with the Riverside County Office of Fair Housing to identify and facilitate innovative housing solutions, such as comprehensively addressing the needs of the homeless, not only in Cathedral City but Valley-wide.

The strength of the service delivery system within the City for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness is our extensive network of partners and programs working together to meet the needs of these groups. To address disproportionate housing needs for special needs groups, the City works in close collaboration with the County of Riverside Housing Authority to provide affordable housing opportunities to extremely low- and low-income renters; as well as the COC and member homeless agencies to address homeless issues. Although these collaborative efforts have been effective in meeting the needs of some residents, the major gap in the service delivery system exist primarily due to inadequate funding to provide the level of services needed.

A recent analysis of Coachella Valley homelessness found that emergency shelter and transitional housing are not operating at full capacity; the occupancy rate was 79% in 2018 despite high rates of unsheltered single adults.16 Lower occupancy may be partially because some beds are reserved for domestic violence victims and youth rather than the general population.

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AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:

Local policies and regulations affect the price and availability of housing and the provision of affordable housing. Land use controls, site improvement requirements, fees and exactions, permit processing procedures, and other factors can constrain the maintenance, development, and improvement of housing. This section of the Housing Element examines the potential governmental constraints imposed by the City in the form of zoning, fees, and other restrictions, and determines whether these are constraints to the provision of housing.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
The City will work with an effective fair housing agency to provide Mobility Counseling which will include a range of options including, assistance for families for “second moves” after they have accessed stable housing, and ongoing post-move support for families. The goal is to create a new mobility counseling program administered by IFHMB. The program will monitor annually the efficacy of our outreach by tracking the percentage of households reached and actually complete the counseling program.

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the City will review fair housing complaints based on disabilities to determine annual reduction as measured by 2016 levels.

Discussion:

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:

This section will describe the jurisdiction’s planned actions to carry out the following strategies outlined in the Consolidated Plan:
● Foster and maintain affordable housing
● Evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards
● Reduce the number of poverty-level families
● Develop institutional structure
● Enhance coordination
In addition, this section will identify obstacles to meeting underserved needs and propose actions to overcome those obstacles.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs A major obstacle for the City in meeting underserved needs is the lack of adequate financial resources to meet the growing needs of low- and moderate-income persons. The City will continue to expand its housing programs to meet the growing need for affordable housing. In addition, the City will continue to use CDBG funding to support public service agencies that address the special needs of the underserved, including the homeless, the potential homeless, the youth, seniors, female-headed families, victims of domestic violence, and the disabled. The City is also proactively seeking additional resources to meet the underserved needs. Federal, state, and local resources expected to be made available to address the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City will utilize a number of policies intended to provide additional flexibility in housing site planning and promote more intense development where appropriate. The City’s Housing Sites Inventory Program helps ensure that the City continuously monitors available sites in the area that may be appropriate for residential uses. A density floor is another tool that can be used to promote the maximum use of residential land. The density floor would establish a minimum density requirement within a given residential land-use designation. The availability of developable acreage in upper density ranges allows for the development of certain types of housing.

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use residential, office and commercial developments; and planned unit developments.

Additionally, to encourage developers to pursue projects providing low- and moderate-income housing, California has provided regulations to govern the approval process, permitting greater density for affordable housing projects that include additional incentives to the developer. The City utilizes this Density Bonus Ordinance to encourage developers interested in additional density or incentives to develop a portion of their market rate project as affordable to low- and moderate-income households to meet the state housing requirements.

Redevelopment funding was a critical tool that the City used to encourage and support the preservation and creation of affordable housing that primarily benefited low- and moderate-income households. The City will seek alternative funding from state and federal sources to make up for the shortfall caused by the dissolution of the jurisdiction’s redevelopment agency by the state.

The City will continue to maintain policies and procedures to increase access to housing without LBP hazards. Funding is not provided until it is determined properties are free of LBP hazards. Types of properties covered include: a) federally owned housing being sold; b) housing receiving a federal subsidy that is associated with the property, rather than with the occupants (project based assistance); c) public housing; d) housing occupied by a family (with a child) receiving a tenant-based subsidy (such as a voucher or certificate); e) multifamily housing for which mortgage insurance is being sought; and, f) housing receiving federal assistance for rehabilitation, reducing homelessness, and other special needs.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City will continue to maintain policies and procedures to increase access to housing without LBP hazards. Funding is not provided until it is determined properties are free of LBP hazards. Types of properties covered include: a) federally owned housing being sold; b) housing receiving a federal subsidy that is associated with the property, rather than with the occupants (project based assistance); c) public housing; d) housing occupied by a family (with a child) receiving a tenant based subsidy (such as a voucher or certificate); e) multifamily housing for which mortgage insurance is being sought; and, f) housing receiving federal assistance for rehabilitation, reducing homelessness, and other special needs.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City's anti-poverty strategy utilizes existing County job training and social service programs to increase employment marketability, household income, and housing options. Below are the Goals,

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Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families within the City:

Goal: To reduce poverty level percentage below 2022 levels by the end of 2027.

Policy #1: To continue to support and coordinate with public and private efforts aimed at preventing and reducing poverty level incomes. Policy #2: To conduct outreach with public and private agencies whose mission is to reduce poverty level incomes. Program: The City will implement the above policies by increasing job opportunity through education and job training programs; collaborating with state, county and local agencies that offer trade skills training and basic job search techniques; encouraging local education facilities to offer education and training that will lead to employment opportunities in the community; and supporting job creation through business-friendly policies and practices.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City will continue with current structure which includes City departments, local and regional non-profits, and COC.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
● The City will continue to foster and maintain relationships with other agencies to establish an institutional structure that maximizes its resources. The City's institutional structure will consist of public agencies, for-profit agencies, and non-profit organizations. ● To address fair housing needs, The City will continue to partner with IFMB. ● The City will continue to work with the County of Riverside to provide affordable housing opportunities to extremely low- and low-income renters in Cathedral City. ● The City will continue to work with the COC to address homeless issues. ● The City will also work with the agencies and internal departments listed in AP-38 to bridge any identified gaps in the service delivery system. We receive quarterly reports from the agencies and internal departments we fund about the ongoing services they provide. ● The City anticipates holding public meetings to solicit input regarding needs of the community.

These efforts provide for regional collaboration to better serve our community and enhances coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

Discussion:

The City will work with Federal, State, County, COC, and non-profits to increase service to low/mod income people of the City.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l) (1,2,4) Introduction:

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed $0.00

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
NA

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0.00

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. $0.00

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0.00 Total Program Income $0.00
Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities $0.00

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Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources
1 Data Source Name
American Fact Finder, State of California Housing Element Data, Local public participation, survey of residents during 2022 Consolidated Plan/ Action Plan preparation, and SCAG Local Housing Data
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.

United States Census Bureau American Fact Finder
Provide a brief summary of the data set.

The American Fact Finder Demographic Profile Data details the population for Cathedral City separated by age group.

What was the purpose for developing this data set?
Developed for General Population and Housing Characteristics profiles.

Provide the year (and optionally month, or month and day) for when the data was collected.

This information was collected during the last United States Census Report in 2020.

Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection.

US Census sends out surveys to households across America.

Describe the total population from which the sample was taken. Cathedral City population Describe the demographics of the respondents or characteristics of the unit of measure, and the number of respondents or units surveyed.
74 residents of the City

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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 7.A
Meeting Date: June 22, 2022
From: Katherine Fuentes, Assistant City Manager
Title: Notice of Intent to Form a Community Facilities District (CFD) for Parks and Recreation Services
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the two (2) resolutions to begin the process of the CFD formation:
· Resolution of Intention to Form a Community Facilities District and Levy a Special Tax in the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2022- 1(Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services), to Fund Public Services and Finance the Development of Certain Public Facilities
· Resolution of Intention to Incur Bonded Indebtedness in an Amount Not to Exceed $39,000,000 in and for the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services) to Finance the Development of Certain Public Facilities
BACKGROUND:

The City has been working with the Desert Recreation District (DRD) on efforts to bring park and recreation services to the City since 2018. The COVID-19 pandemic put initial efforts on hold in early 2020, however, in recent months work on that project has resumed. Polling was completed in early 2022 and results presented to this City Council in May. According to the poll results, there appeared to be a chance for a successful election.

To date, DRD has been leading this effort with the goal of both establishing the Community Facilities District (CFD) financing mechanism as well as annexing the City to the DRD boundary via LAFCO proceeding. It has come to the City’s attention that the LAFCO deadlines have made the current City Council decision to pursue DRD annexation and CFD approval untenable with DRD acting as the lead agency. In order for the DRD to form a CFD, they had to be able to demonstrate that the City was already annexed into the DRD or that the City had an application with LAFCO that had been deemed to be accepted. Neither of those are currently the case as of today. It is now impossible to do this before the LAFCO deadline. Alternatively, the City can take action to form the CFD and call for the CFD election (instead of the DRD) in order to

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ensure that election is consolidated with the November 2022 general election.

Additionally, this approach may be favorable to the City considering the biggest challenge demonstrated in the polling results was the community’s lack of experience with the DRD.

DISCUSSION:

The process to form a CFD includes the following steps:

1. City Council Meeting – Adopt Resolution of Intention to Form CFD, Adopt Resolution of Intention to Incur Bonded Indebtedness

2. Record Boundary Map, Publish Notice of Public Hearing

3. City Council Meeting – Hold Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution of Formation, Adopt Resolution to Incur Bonded Indebtedness

4. Election

5. City Council Meeting – Certify Election Results, Adopt Ordinance to Levy Special Tax
Additional steps would follow the CFD formation to authorize the issuance of bonds to finance capital projects.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the two (2) resolutions to begin the process of the CFD formation:
• RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM A COMMUNITY FACILITIES

DISTRICT AND LEVY A SPECIAL TAX IN THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (CATHEDRAL CITY PARK &

RECREATION SERVICES), TO FUND PUBLIC SERVICES AND FINANCE THE

DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES
• RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $39,000,000 IN AND FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (CATHEDRAL CITY PARK & RECREATION SERVICES) TO FINANCE THE

DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES
FISCAL IMPACT:

Developed Property
The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property is shown in Table 1.

TABLE 1

MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX FOR DEVELOPED PROPERTY
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 Property Type Maximum Special Tax Per

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Single Family Residential Property $0.15 Building Square Foot Accessory Dwelling Unit 123.00 Unit
Residential Condominium Property 196.00 Unit
Multi-family Residential Property 172.00 Unit
Non-residential Property 734.00 Parcel

EXEMPTIONS
No Special Tax shall be levied on Agricultural Property, Timeshare Property, Public Property and Undeveloped Property.

Depending upon interest rates at the time of bond issuance, it is anticipated the special taxes collected would support a bond issue in the amount of $38-$39 million dollars.

Annual revenue generated to support services and debt service is approximately $4.6 million dollars.

ATTACHMENTS:

RESOLUTION OF FORMATION- CFD 2022-1
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION- CFD 2022-1 Incur Bond Indebtedness DRD Cathedral City CFD 2022-2 RMA Final
Desert Recreation District CFD 2022-2 (Catherdal City Park Rec Serv) Boundary Map

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RESOLUTION NO. ___

RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM A COMMUNITY FACILITIES

DISTRICT AND LEVY A SPECIAL TAX IN THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (CATHEDRAL

CITY PARK & RECREATION SERVICES), TO FUND PUBLIC

SERVICES AND FINANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC

FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Cathedral City (the “City”) has previously adopted local goals and policies related to the formation of community facilities districts under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5, commencing at Section 53311, of the California Government Code (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Desert Recreation District (the “District”) currently provides park and recreation services in the region surrounding the City, but not currently within the City, and is considering submitting an application to the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”) to annex the territory within the City into the service area of the District; and
WHEREAS, under Section 53316.2 of the Act, a community facilities district may finance facilities to be owned or operated by a public agency other than the agency that created the district, or services to be provided by a public agency other than the agency that created the district, or any combination, pursuant to a joint community facilities agreement or a joint exercise of powers agreement adopted pursuant to said section; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that placing a local revenue measure on the ballot and the successful approval of the measure would provide long-term funding for park and recreation facilities and services to the territory within the City, whether provided by the City or, assuming a successful LAFCO annexation process and entrance into an agreement contemplated by Section 53316.2 of the Act, the District; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to proceed with the establishment of a community facilities district and described herein for the purposes stated above and herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. It is proposed to establish a community facilities district within the City under the terms of the Act to finance costs of public facilities and fund public services authorized by the Act.

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Packet Pg. 493 Attachment: RESOLUTION OF FORMATION- CFD 2022-1 [Revision 2] (3315 : Notice of Intent to Form a CFD for Parks and Recreation Services) 2 Section 2. The name proposed for the community facilities district is “City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services)” (the “CFD”).

Section 3. The proposed boundaries of the CFD are shown on the Map of Proposed Boundary of a proposed community facilities district to be known as City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services), on file with the City Clerk, which the Council approves as the map describing the extent of the territory included in the proposed CFD. The Council directs the City Clerk to certify the adoption of this resolution on the face of the map, and to file a copy of the map in the Office of the City Clerk in accordance with Section 3111 of the California Streets and Highways Code and within 15 days of the date of adoption of this resolution but in no event later than 15 days prior to the public hearing provided for herein, transmit the map to the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder for recording in the Book of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities Districts in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Riverside.

Section 4. Except to the extent that funds are otherwise available to the CFD to pay for the Services and/or Facilities (each as defined below), including the principal and interest as it becomes due on bonds issued by the City for the CFD to construct and/or acquire the Facilities, a special tax (“Special Tax”) sufficient to pay the costs thereof, secured by recordation of a continuing lien against all non-exempt real property in the CFD, will be levied annually within the CFD, and collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem property taxes, or in such other manner as the Council or its designee shall determine, including direct billing of the affected property owners. The proposed rate and method of apportionment of the Special Tax among the parcels of real property within the CFD, in sufficient detail to allow each landowner within the proposed CFD to estimate the maximum amount such owner will have to pay, are described in the Rate, Method of Apportionment and Manner of Collection of Special Tax attached hereto as Exhibit A and hereby incorporated herein (the “Rate and Method”).

No portion of the Special Tax shall be levied in the CFD for Facilities after the fiscal year identified in the Rate and Method, except that a portion of the Special Tax for Facilities that was lawfully levied in or before the final tax year and that remains delinquent may be collected in subsequent years. Under no circumstances shall the portion of the Special Tax for Facilities levied against any parcel in the CFD for private residential purposes be increased as a consequence of delinquency or default by the owner of any other parcel or parcels within the CFD, in contravention of the Act, including Section 53321(d) of the Act.

The Council hereby finds that the provisions of Sections 53313.6, 53313.7 and 53313.9 of the Act (relating to adjustments to ad valorem property taxes and schools financed by a community facilities district) are inapplicable to the proposed CFD.

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Packet Pg. 494 Attachment: RESOLUTION OF FORMATION- CFD 2022-1 [Revision 2] (3315 : Notice of Intent to Form a CFD for Parks and Recreation Services) 3 Section 5. The type of public facilities proposed to be financed by the CFD and pursuant to the Act shall consist of those items listed as facilities on Exhibit B hereto (the “Facilities”) and the type of public services proposed to be funded by the CFD and pursuant to the Act shall consist of those items listed as services on Exhibit B hereto (the “Services”). The financing of the costs of Facilities may include, without limitation, the payment of principal of and interest on bonds or other indebtedness together with all direct, indirect periodic, and/or other related costs (including, without limitation, costs of administering the CFD, levying the Special Tax and administering the bonds, and establishing and replenishing reserve funds).

Section 6. Except as may otherwise be provided by law or by the Rate and Method, the following shall be omitted from the levy of the Special Tax: (i) all lands owned by any public entity, including the United States, the State of California and the City, or any departments or political subdivisions thereof, and (ii) any other parcels exempt from the levy of the Special Tax under applicable law. In the event that a portion of the property within the CFD shall become for any reason exempt, wholly or in part, from the levy of the Special Tax, the City will, on behalf of the CFD, increase the levy to the extent necessary upon the remaining property within the CFD which is not exempt in order to yield the required debt service payments and other annual expenses of the CFD, if any, subject to the provisions of the Rate and Method. It is anticipated that the Special Tax will be billed as a separate line item on the regular property tax bill.

However, the City reserves the right, under Section 53340 of the Act, to utilize any method of collecting the Special Tax which it shall, from time to time, determine to be in the best interests of the City, including, but not limited to, direct billing by the City to the property owners and supplemental billing.

Section 7. The levy of the Special Tax shall be subject to the approval of the qualified electors within the CFD at a special election. The qualified electors shall be the registered voters within the proposed CFD.

Section 8. It is the intention of the Council, acting as the legislative body for the CFD, to cause bonds of the City in one or more series to be issued for the CFD pursuant to the Act to finance in whole or in part the construction and/or acquisition of the Facilities. The bonds issued in these proceedings shall be callable in accordance with the provisions of the Act, and shall be issued in such series and bear interest payable semi-annually or in such other manner as the Council shall determine, at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate of interest as may be authorized by applicable law at the time of sale of such bonds, shall mature not to exceed 40 years from the date of the issuance thereof and shall be as more specifically set forth in any resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds.

Section 9. It is the intention of the Council, acting as the legislative body for the CFD, to establish an initial annual appropriations limit, as defined by subdivision (h) of Section 8 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution, for the CFD of $39,000,000, and to submit said appropriations limit to the qualified electors of the CFD. The proposition establishing said annual appropriations limit shall become effective if

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Packet Pg. 495 Attachment: RESOLUTION OF FORMATION- CFD 2022-1 [Revision 2] (3315 : Notice of Intent to Form a CFD for Parks and Recreation Services) 4 approved by the qualified electors voting thereon and shall be adjusted in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act.

Section 10. The City Manager of the City, as the officer having charge and control of the Facilities and Services in and for the CFD, or the designee of such official, is hereby directed to cause and direct a study of said proposed CFD and the Facilities and Services, and to cause to be prepared for filing at the public hearing the report required by Section 53321.5 of the Act (the “CFD Report”) presenting at least the following:
(a) A brief description of the Facilities and Services by type which will be required to adequately meet the needs of the CFD.
(b) An estimate of the fair and reasonable cost of the Facilities and Services, including the cost of acquisition of lands, rights-of-way and easements, any physical facilities required in conjunction therewith and incidental expenses in connection therewith, including the costs of the proposed bond financing and all other related costs as provided in Section 53345.3 of the Act.

The CFD Report shall be made a part of the record of the public hearing specified below.

Section 11. The Council hereby sets August 3, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the chambers of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, California 92234, or as soon as possible thereafter, as the time and place when and where the Council, as legislative body for the CFD, will conduct a public hearing on the establishment of the CFD, and consider and finally determine whether the public interest, convenience and necessity require the formation of the CFD, and the levy of the Special Tax. At the hearing, testimony concerning the CFD, the extent of the CFD, or the furnishing of the particular types of public facilities and public services will be heard and protests will be considered from registered voters residing within the CFD and persons owning real property within the CFD. Written protests by the owners of a majority of the registered voters or land which would be subject to special taxation within the proposed CFD will require the suspension of proceedings for at least one year. Written protests must be filed with the City Clerk at or before the time fixed for the hearing. If such protests are directed only against certain elements of the proposed improvements or proposed Special Tax, and if such protests constitute a majority protest, only those elements shall be deleted from the proceedings.

Section 12. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause notice of the public hearing, attached hereto as Exhibit C, to be given by one-time publication in a newspaper published in the area of the CFD. The publication shall be completed at least 7 days before the date of the public hearing referenced above. The notice shall be substantially in the form specified in Section 53322 of the Act and attached hereto, with the form summarizing the provisions hereof hereby specifically approved.

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Packet Pg. 496 Attachment: RESOLUTION OF FORMATION- CFD 2022-1 [Revision 2] (3315 : Notice of Intent to Form a CFD for Parks and Recreation Services) 5 Section 13. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of June, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:

Tracey R. Hermosillo, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Eric S. Vail, City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 497 Attachment: RESOLUTION OF FORMATION- CFD 2022-1 [Revision 2] (3315 : Notice of Intent to Form a CFD for Parks and Recreation Services)

EXHIBIT A

RATE, METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT AND MANNER OF COLLECTION OF

SPECIAL TAX
See attached.

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Packet Pg. 498 Attachment: RESOLUTION OF FORMATION- CFD 2022-1 [Revision 2] (3315 : Notice of Intent to Form a CFD for Parks and Recreation Services)

EXHIBIT B

LIST OF AUTHORIZED FACILITIES AND SERVICES
The public facilities, public services and incidental costs authorized to be financed by the special taxes levied in the CFD consist of the following:

Authorized Facilities. Authorized facilities consist of the purchase, construction, expansion, improvement, relocation or rehabilitation of any real or other tangible property with an estimated useful life of five years or longer undertaken by the City or another public agency that is recreation-related, including community centers, parks, parkways, open space, and including all direct or indirect costs and expenses related thereto. Authorized facilities also include payment of any bonds, notes, lease payments, indebtedness or other obligations for any authorized facility.

Authorized Services. Authorized services consist of (i) the operation, maintenance, repair and provision of any other services with respect to any authorized facility, including replacement and the funding of a reserve fund to pay for future repair and/or replacement of any authorized facility; such authorized services include, but are not limited to, all general or extraordinary activities deemed necessary or desirable by the City to provide for the use or enjoyment of any and all authorized facilities, whether provided by the City or any outside entity, including maintenance and operations contingencies and reserves with respect thereto; and (ii) any City services which protect public health, improve gang prevention efforts, and/or facilitate afterschool programs for at-risk youth.

Incidental Costs. In addition, costs eligible to be financed by the CFD shall include all costs and expenses incidental to the above and authorized by the MelloRoos Community Facilities Act of 1982 that are determined by the City to be associated with the authorized facilities or the authorized services, the formation and ongoing administration of the CFD, the election, bonding, or levy and collection of special taxes, as well as all other costs incurred to carry out the authorized purposes of the CFD that are permitted by the Act.

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Packet Pg. 499 Attachment: RESOLUTION OF FORMATION- CFD 2022-1 [Revision 2] (3315 : Notice of Intent to Form a CFD for Parks and Recreation Services)

EXHIBIT C
(FORM OF)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1
(CATHEDRAL CITY PARK & RECREATION SERVICES)

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
The City of Cathedral City is considering the formation of a community facilities district (the “CFD”) under the authority of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, to fund certain public services and the acquisition and construction of certain public facilities within the City of Cathedral City, and to incur bonded indebtedness of the CFD. This Notice contains a brief summary of the proposal, but you are referred to the Council’s Resolution of Intention to Form a Community Facilities District and Levy a Special Tax in the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services) to Fund Public Services and Finance the Acquisition and Construction of Certain Public Facilities in and for Such Community Facilities District (No. 2022-___, adopted June 22, 2022) and its Resolution of Intention to Incur Bonded Indebtedness in Amount Not to Exceed $39,000,000 to Finance the Acquisition and Construction of Certain Public Facilities in and for the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services) (No. 2022-___, adopted June 22, 2022) for details of the proposals.

The proposal is to subject the property within the CFD to a special tax which will be used to pay for the authorized services and facilities proposed by the CFD, including paying principal and interest on bonds used to acquire or construct facilities. The proceeds of the bonds will be used to pay for the facilities and other expenses, all as set forth in the resolutions referred to in the preceding paragraph. A map showing the land proposed to be included in the CFD is on file with the City Clerk. As set forth below, the Council will hold a public hearing on the establishment of the CFD, the services and the facilities to be financed by the CFD, the levy of the special tax within the CFD and the authority to issue up to $39,000000 in bonds to be repaid by a portion of the special tax.

Neither the City nor any person outside the CFD has any liability for the special tax or the bonds. The security for the bonds will be limited to the property subject to the special tax within the CFD. In order to confer the authority upon the City Council of the City to levy the special tax and to issue the bonds, a public hearing must be held on the proposals, then the Council will decide whether to form the CFD, and finally the qualified electors within the CFD must approve the proposals by a two-thirds vote. The qualified electors are, pursuant to law, the registered voters within the CFD.

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Packet Pg. 500 Attachment: RESOLUTION OF FORMATION- CFD 2022-1 [Revision 2] (3315 : Notice of Intent to Form a CFD for Parks and Recreation Services) This is the notice of the public hearing. The public hearing will be held during the Council meeting on August 3, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the chambers of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, California 92234, or as soon as possible thereafter. At the hearing, the testimony of all interested persons or potential special taxpayers for or against the formation of the CFD, the authorization to levy the special tax, and the authorization to issue the bonds will be heard. If written protests against the proposed CFD are delivered to the City Clerk at or before the time set for the hearing by either registered voters residing within, or the owners of property within, the proposed CFD, they will be counted toward a possible majority protest. Such protests by a majority of the registered voters residing within the CFD or by the owners of a majority of the land area within CFD which is or will be subject to the special tax, if not withdrawn prior to the close of the hearing so as to reduce the value of the protests to less than a majority, will require the proposed CFD to be eliminated from immediate consideration, and prevent its being included in a subsequent proceedings for at least one year. If the Council, after the public hearing, determines that a majority protest under Section 53324 of the California Government Code was not made at the hearing, the Council may conduct an election by special mailed ballot, or consolidated with a County-wide election, to levy a special tax within the CFD and incur bonded indebtedness for the CFD.

Dated: June __, 2022
City Clerk, City of Cathedral City

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Packet Pg. 501 Attachment: RESOLUTION OF FORMATION- CFD 2022-1 [Revision 2] (3315 : Notice of Intent to Form a CFD for Parks and Recreation Services) RESOLUTION NO. ___

RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $39,000,000 IN AND FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (CATHEDRAL CITY PARK & RECREATION SERVICES) TO FINANCE

THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Cathedral City (the “City”) has previously adopted local goals and policies related to the formation of community facilities districts under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5, commencing at Section 53311, of the California Government Code (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Council has this date adopted its Resolution of Intention to Form a Community Facilities District, and Levy a Special Tax in the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services) to Fund Public Services and Finance the Acquisition and Construction of Certain Public Facilities (the “Resolution of Intention”), stating its intention to form the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services) (the “CFD”) pursuant to the Act, for the purpose of financing capital improvements, long-term operation and maintenance of various facilities and other services, all as further described and provided in that Resolution of Intention; and WHEREAS, under the Act, the Council is authorized to call for an election on a measure to incur bonded indebtedness to finance the cost of the capital facilities and related costs described in Exhibit B to the Resolution of Intention (the “Facilities”); and WHEREAS, the Council estimates the amount required for the financing of the costs of the Facilities to be the sum of not to exceed $39,000,000 and in order to finance the costs of the Facilities it is necessary to incur bonded indebtedness secured by a special tax levied on land within the CFD in an amount not to exceed such amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Council declares and finds that in order to finance the cost of the Facilities, as described in the Resolution of Intention, it is necessary to incur a bonded indebtedness.

Section 2. The purpose for which the proposed bonded indebtedness is to be incurred is to provide the funds necessary to pay for the cost of said Facilities.

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Packet Pg. 502 Attachment: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION- CFD 2022-1 Incur Bond Indebtedness [Revision 1] (3315 : Notice of Intent to Form a CFD for Parks 2 Section 3. The maximum amount of proposed bonded indebtedness for the CFD is $39,000,000. Indebtedness subject to this limit shall only include indebtedness evidenced by bonds secured by the special tax levied in the CFD.

Section 4. It is the intention of the Council that any such bonds issued may be issued in multiple series and shall be made callable in accordance with the terms of the Act and as more specifically to be set forth in any resolution authorizing issuance of the bonds, and shall be issued in such series and bear interest payable semi-annually or in such other manner as the Council shall determine, at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate of interest as may be authorized by applicable law at the time of sale of such bonds, and shall mature not to exceed 40 years from the date of the issuance thereof.

Section 5. The financing the cost of Facilities with bonded indebtedness shall be subject to the approval of the qualified electors within the CFD at a special election.

The qualified electors shall be the registered voters within the proposed CFD.

Section 6. In the event any series of bonds issued under the authorization is refunded to produce savings meeting the requirement of Section 53362.5 of the Act, all or a portion of the savings achieved through the issuance of refunding bonds may be used to finance Facilities insofar as the savings component provides capacity for bonded indebtedness in excess of that being refunded, and such additional bonded indebtedness shall not reduce and may exceed the amount of bonded indebtedness authorized herein.

Section 7. The Council hereby sets August 3, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the chambers of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, California 92234, or as soon as possible thereafter, as the time and place for a hearing by the Council on the proposed incurrence of bonded indebtedness. At that time and place, any persons interested, including any persons owning property in the CFD, will be heard.

Section 8. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause notice of said public hearing to be given by one-time publication in a newspaper of general circulation circulated within the CFD. The publication of said notice shall be completed at least 7 days before the date herein set for said public hearing. Such notice shall be substantially in the form specified in Section 53346 of the Act, with the form summarizing the provisions hereof hereby specifically approved.

Section 9. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of June, 2022, by the following vote:

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Packet Pg. 503 Attachment: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION- CFD 2022-1 Incur Bond Indebtedness [Revision 1] (3315 : Notice of Intent to Form a CFD for Parks 3 AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Ernesto Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:

Tracey R. Hermosillo, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Eric S. Vail, City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 504 Attachment: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION- CFD 2022-1 Incur Bond Indebtedness [Revision 1] (3315 : Notice of Intent to Form a CFD for Parks City of Cathedral City June 14, 2022
CFD No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services) Page 1

RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT FOR

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1
(CATHEDRAL CITY PARK & RECREATION SERVICES)
A Special Tax, as hereinafter defined, shall be levied on all Assessor’s Parcels in the City of Cathedral City (the “City”) Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services) and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in Fiscal Year 2023/24, in an amount determined by the City or its designee, through the application of the Rate and Method of Apportionment as described below. All of the real property in CFD No. 2022-1, unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent and in the manner herein provided.

A. DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
"Accessory Dwelling Unit" means a secondary residential unit of limited size, as defined in California Government Code Section 65852.2 as that may be amended from time to time, that is accessory to a single-unit dwelling. The ADU of Developed Property may be on the same Assessor’s Parcel as the singleunit dwelling or on a separate Assessor’s Parcel. For purposes of clarification, where an ADU and primary Unit are on the same Assessor’s Parcel, the ADU located on such Assessor’s Parcel is considered a separate Unit from the primary Unit on such Assessor’s Parcel for purposes of the Special Tax. Should an Assessor’s Parcel contain only an ADU, such Assessor’s Parcel will be taxed as an ADU only. "Acre” or “Acreage" means that acreage shown on the Assessor’s Parcel Map or in the Assessor’s Data for each Assessor’s Parcel. In the event that the Assessor’s Parcel Map or Assessor’s Data shows no acreage, the Acreage for any Assessor’s Parcel may be determined by the CFD Administrator based upon the applicable Final Subdivision Map or parcel map, or by using available spatial data and GIS. "Act" means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, being Chapter 2.5, Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State.
"Administrative Expenses" means the following actual or reasonably estimated costs directly related to the administration of CFD No. 2022-1: the costs of any paying agents/fiscal agents/trustees related to Bond payments (including the fees and expenses of its counsel), banking and management; the costs of computing the Special Tax Requirement, the Special Taxes and of preparing the collection schedules for the Special Taxes; the costs of collecting the Special Taxes, including any charges levied by the County Auditor’s Office, Tax Collector’s Office or Treasurer’s Office; the costs of the City or designee in complying with the disclosure requirements of the California Government Code (including the Act) and the federal securities laws; costs of responding to public inquiries regarding the Special Taxes; the costs of the City or designee related to an appeal of the Special Taxes or interpretation of the Rate and Method of Apportionment; amounts needed to pay rebate to the federal government related to Bonds; and the costs of commencing and pursuing to completion any foreclosure action arising from delinquent Special Taxes in the City. Administrative Expenses shall also include an allocable share of the salaries of City staff and an allocable portion of City overhead costs relating to the foregoing, or costs of the City in any way related

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Packet Pg. 505 Attachment: DRD Cathedral City CFD 2022-2 RMA Final (3315 : Notice of Intent to Form a CFD for Parks and Recreation Services) City of Cathedral City June 14, 2022
CFD No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services) Page 2 to the establishment or administration of the City. Administrative Expenses shall also include amounts estimated or advanced by the City or CFD No. 2022-1 for any other administrative purposes of CFD No. 2022-1.
"Agricultural Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels devoted primarily to agricultural, timber, or livestock uses and being used for the commercial production of agricultural, timber, or livestock products. Typical County Use Codes include those starting with “A” including: A01, A01R, A02, A02R, A03, A04, A04R, A05, A05R, A06, A06R, A07, A07R, A08, A08R, A09, A10, A10R, A11, A11R, A11R, A12, Z12R, A13, A13R, A14, A14R, A15, A15R, A16, A17, A18, A19, A20, A21R, A22, A23, A25M, A25MF, A25ML, A25MO, A25MR, A28, A29, A30, AP115, AP999, APA01, APA01R, APA02, APA02R, APA03, APA04, APA04R, APA06, APA06R, APA07, APA07R, APA08, APA08R, APA10, APA10R, APA11, APA11R, APA12, APA12R, APA13, APA13R, APA14R, APA15, APA15R, APA16, APA17, APA19, APA20, APA21R, APA22, APA25M, APA25MF, APA30, APC27, APRX, APS01, APS04, CTA05R, CTA16.
"Assessor’s Data" means the property characteristic data compiled and maintained by the County Assessor for each Assessor’s Parcel, including, but not limited to, Assessor’s Parcel Number, Use Code, Acreage, and Units.
"Assessor’s Parcel" means a lot or parcel shown in an Assessor’s Parcel Map with an assigned Assessor’s Parcel Number.
"Assessor’s Parcel Map" means an official map of the County Assessor of the County designating parcels by Assessor’s Parcel Number.
"Assessor’s Parcel Number" or "APN" means, with respect to an Assessor’s Parcel, that number assigned to such Assessor’s Parcel by the County for purposes of identification. "Authorized Facilities" means the public facilities authorized to be financed, in whole or in part, by CFD No. 2022-1, including by the proceeds of any CFD No. 2022-1 Bonds. The Special Tax to fund Authorized Facilities may only be levied prior to the Transition Year. "Authorized Services" means the services authorized to be funded, in whole or in part, by CFD No. 2022-

1. "Bonds" means bonds or other debt (as defined in the Act), whether in one or more series, issued or assumed by or on behalf of CFD No. 2022-1 under the Act. Bonds also includes any bonds issued to refinance a previous bond issue.
"Building Square Footage" means the structural square footage of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown in the County Assessor’s data or as otherwise known by the CFD Administrator. "CFD Administrator" means an official of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for determining the Special Tax Requirement, and providing for the levy and collection of the Special Taxes. "CFD No. 2022-1" means City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services).
"City" means the City of Cathedral City.
"City Council" means the City Council of the City, acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 2022-1.

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Packet Pg. 506 Attachment: DRD Cathedral City CFD 2022-2 RMA Final (3315 : Notice of Intent to Form a CFD for Parks and Recreation Services) City of Cathedral City June 14, 2022
CFD No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services) Page 3 "County" means the County of Riverside.
"Debt Service" means for each Debt Year, the total amount of principal and interest due for any Bonds of CFD No. 2022-12022-1.
"Debt Year" means each 12-month period designated as such, or by a similar term, in the Indenture for each series of Bonds.
"Developed Property" means for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property, exclusive of Taxable Public Property, for which the County has assigned a Use Code indicating residential or non-residential use which are not vacant.
"District" means Desert Recreation District.
"Fiscal Year" means the period starting July 1 and ending on the following June 30. "GIS" or "Geographic Information System" means a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data. "Indenture" means the indenture, fiscal agent agreement, resolution, or other instrument pursuant to which Bonds for CFD No. 2022-12022-1 are issued, as modified, amended, and/or supplemented from time to time, and any instrument replacing or supplementing the same. "Maximum Special Tax" means the Maximum Special Tax determined in accordance with Section C below, that can be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property. "Multi-family Residential Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property that consist of Units available for lease or rent in a multi-unit building or on a Parcel, including duplex, triplex, fourplex, apartments, mobile home parks and RV parks. Typical County Use Codes include: 30, 33, 34, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 100, 103, 104, CT25, MF, MS, MV, MX, MY, MAR04, CTR04. "Non-residential Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property used for non-residential purposes such as commercial or industrial use. Possessory interest and golf course property are not included in Non-residential Property. Typical County Use Codes include: 80, 115, 120, 122, 130, 131, 132, 140, 150, 151, 152, 153, 160, 161, 170, 172, 180, 182, 183, 191, 200, 201, 202, 210, 220, 221, 223, 230, 232, 250, 251, 305, 310, 320, 321, 322, 323, 350, 351, 352, 353, 361, 600, 602, 603, 611, 612, 614, 615, 620, 621, C01H, C02, C06C, C07C, C07M, C08C, C12F, C19, CarWash, CT115, CT120, CT132, CT140, CT150, CT160, CT170, CT180, CT191, CT200, CT210, CT320, CT321, CT353, CT360, CT361, CT80, OFF132. "Outstanding Bonds" means all Bonds that are outstanding under and in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture.
"Property Owner Association Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, any property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2022-12022-1 that is owned by a property owner association, including any master or subassociation, as of January 1 of the prior Fiscal Year. "Proportionately" means for Developed Property that the ratio of the Special Tax levy to the Maximum Special Tax is equal for all Assessors’ Parcels of Developed Property within CFD No. 2022-12022-1. For Taxable Contingent Property, “Proportionately” means that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy to the

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CFD No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services) Page 4 Maximum Special Tax is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Contingent Property within CFD No. 2022-12022-1.
"Public Property" means property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2022-1 owned by, irrevocably offered or dedicated to, or for which an easement for purposes of public right-of-way has been granted to the federal government, the State, the County, the City, the City, or any local government or other public agency, provided that any property leased by a public agency to a private entity and subject to taxation under Section 53340.1 of the Act shall be taxed and classified according to its use. “Residential Condominium Property” means, in any Fiscal Year, all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property with one Unit with a single Assessor’s Parcel Number that is a condominium pursuant the definition in Civil Code Section 4125 or a townhouse. Typical County Use Codes include: 21, 27, CT21, MA21.
"Single Family Residential Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property with a residential structure intended for a single dwelling unit. Typical County Use Codes include: 20, 28, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, MA20, CT20.
"Special Tax(es)" meansthe special tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property within CFD No. 2022-1 to fund the Special Tax Requirement. "Special Tax Requirement" means that amount required in any Fiscal Year for CFD No. 2022-1:

Before the Transition Year, to (1) pay Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds which is due in such Fiscal Year; (2) pay for Authorized Services; (3) pay Administrative Expenses; (4) provide any amount required to establish or replenish a reserve fund in connection with any Bonds; (5) provide any amount required to establish or replenish any operating reserve held by the City for Authorized Services and/or Administrative Expenses; (6) provide an amount equal to reasonably anticipated Special Tax delinquencies based on the delinquency rate for Special Taxes levied in the previous Fiscal Year as determined by the CFD Administrator, as limited by the Act, and without duplicating any amounts described in clauses (4) or (5). The amounts referred to in clauses (1) through (6) of the preceding sentence may be reduced in any Fiscal Year (in the City's sole discretion) by (i) interest earnings on or surplus balances in funds and accounts for Bonds to the extent that such earnings or balances are available to apply against Debt Service pursuant to the Indenture, (ii) proceeds from the collection of penalties associated with delinquent Special Tax, and (iii) any other revenues available to pay Debt Service on the Outstanding Bonds or other indebtedness as determined by the CFD Administrator.

Beginning in the Transition Year, to (1) pay for Authorized Services; (2) pay Administrative Expenses; (3) provide any amount required to establish or replenish any operating reserve held by the City for Authorized Services and/or Administrative Expenses; (4) provide an amount equal to reasonably anticipated Special Tax delinquencies based on the delinquency rate for Special Taxes levied in the previous Fiscal Year as determined by the CFD Administrator, as limited by the Act; less (5) a credit for funds available, if any, to reduce the Special Tax levy. "State" means the State of California.

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CFD No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services) Page 5 "Tax Exempt Property" means all of the Assessor’s Parcels within the boundaries of CFD No. 2022-1 which are exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to the Act or Section E below. "Taxable Contingent Property" means any Assessor’s Parcel that was previously classified and levied as Taxable Property, but has changed ownership or use such that it would subsequently be classified as Property Owner Association Property or Public Property, or other property, as Tax Exempt Property pursuant to the provisions of Section E.
"Taxable Property" means all of the Assessor’s Parcels within the boundaries of CFD No. 2022-1 which are not exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to the Act or Section E below. "Timeshare Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property which include Units of timeshare estates in a timeshare project pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 2188.9. Typical County Use Codes include: TE, TED, TU, TUD. "Transition Event" means the earlier of (i) Fiscal Year 2057/58 or (ii) the Fiscal Year when the CFD Administrator determines that both of the following events have occurred (i) all Bonds secured by the levy and collection of the Special Tax in CFD No. 2022-1 have been fully repaid and the City determines that no additional Bonds are to be issued, (ii) all Administrative Expenses from prior Fiscal Years have been paid or reimbursed to the City.
"Transition Year" means the first year in which the CFD Administrator determines that the Transition Event occurred in the prior Fiscal Year.
"Trustee" means the trustee or fiscal agent under the Indenture. "Undeveloped Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified as Developed Property, or Taxable Contingent Property.
"Unit" means an individual residential living space. The number of Units assigned to each Assessor’s Parcel may be determined by (i) referencing Assessor’s Data, (ii) site surveys and physical unit counts, and/or (iii) reviewing City building permit data. An Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not be considered a Unit for the purposes of the Special Tax.
"Use Code" means that code assigned by the County for the purpose of identifying the primary activity for which an Assessor’s Parcel is being used.
"Welfare Exempt Property" means, in any Fiscal Year, all Parcels within the boundaries of CFD No. 2022- 01 that have been granted a welfare exemption by the County under subdivision (g) of Section 214 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES
Each Fiscal Year, the CFD Administrator shall determine the valid Assessor’s Parcel Numbers for all Taxable Property within CFD No. 2022-1. If any Assessor’s Parcel Numbers are no longer valid from the previous Fiscal Year, the CFD Administrator shall determine the new Assessor’s Parcel Number or Numbers that are in effect for the current Fiscal Year. To the extent an Assessor’s Parcel(s) of Taxable Property are subdivided, consolidated or otherwise reconfigured, the Special Tax rates shall be assigned to the new Assessor’s Parcel(s) pursuant to Section C.

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CFD No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services) Page 6 Each Fiscal Year, all Assessor’s Parcels within CFD No. 2022-1 shall be classified as follows:

1. Each Assessor’s Parcel shall be determined to be Taxable Property or Tax Exempt Property.

2. Each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property shall be further classified as Developed Property, Taxable Contingent Property, or Undeveloped Property. Taxable Property shall be subject to Special Taxes in accordance with the rate and method of apportionment determined pursuant to Sections C and D below.

3. Each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property and Taxable Contingent Property shall be further classified as Single Family Residential Property, Accessory Dwelling Unit, Residential Condominium Property, Multi-family Residential Property or Non-residential Property. For Single Family Residential Property the Building Square Footage shall be determined. For Accessory Dwelling Units, Residential Condominium Property and Multi-family Property, the number of Units shall be determined.

C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
Notwithstanding the below, under no circumstances will the Special Tax levied in any Fiscal Year against any Assessor’s Parcel for which an occupancy permit for private residential use has been issued be increased by more than ten percent above the amount that would have been levied in that Fiscal Year had there never been any such delinquency or default by the owner(s) of any other Assessor’s Parcel within CFD No. 2022-1.

PRIOR TO THE TRANSITION EVENT

1. Developed Property
The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property is shown in Table 1.

TABLE 1

MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX FOR DEVELOPED PROPERTY
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Property Type Maximum Special Tax Per
Single Family Residential Property $0.15 Building Square Foot Accessory Dwelling Unit 123.00 Unit
Residential Condominium Property 196.00 Unit
Multi-family Residential Property 172.00 Unit
Non-residential Property 734.00 Parcel

2. Taxable Contingent Property
Maximum Special Tax
The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Contingent Property shall be assigned as shown in Table 1 according to the previous Taxable Property type and use.

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AFTER THE TRANSITION EVENT
The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel that may be levied in any Fiscal Year after the Transition Event is determined as, an amount equal to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax in the Fiscal Year prior to the Transition Year, adjusted for any parcel that prepaid in part their Special Tax by adding an amount equal to the Special Tax that would have been due in the Fiscal Year prior to the Transition Year if such Parcel had not prepaid.

D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAXES
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2023/24 and for each following Fiscal Year, the CFD Administrator shall determine the Special Tax Requirement, and shall levy the Special Tax until the amount of the Special Tax equals the Special Tax Requirement. The Special Tax shall be levied each Fiscal Year as follows:

First: The Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property at a rate up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement.

Second: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first step has been completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on all Taxable Contingent Property at a rate up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Contingent Property.

E. EXEMPTIONS
No Special Tax shall be levied on Agricultural Property, Timeshare Property, Public Property and Undeveloped Property. However, should an Assessor’s Parcel no longer be classified as Public Property or Undeveloped Property its tax-exempt status will be revoked. In the case of Public Property and pursuant to Section 53317.3 of the Act, if property not otherwise exempt from the Special Tax levied pursuant to this chapter is acquired by a public entity through a negotiated transaction, or by gift or devise, the special tax shall, notwithstanding Section 53340, continue to be levied on the property acquired and shall be enforceable against the public entity that acquired the property. However, the public agency that acquires the property may prepay in part and satisfy the obligation to pay the tax pursuant to Section I below.

Taxable Contingent Property shall be subject to the levy of the Special Tax, assigned to a Property Type in accordance with the use of the property, and shall be taxed Proportionately as part of the second step in Section D above, at up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax.

Prior to the Transition Event, any property that is granted a welfare exemption pursuant to Section 53340(c) under the Act under subdivision (g) of Section 214 of the Revenue and Taxation Code prior to the first series of CFD No. 2022-1 Bonds shall be exempt from the Special Tax in each Fiscal Year it is Welfare Exempt Property. Any property that is granted a welfare exemption pursuant to Section 53340(c) under the Act under subdivision (g) of Section 214 of the Revenue and Taxation Code after the first series of CFD No. 2022-1 Bonds have been issued shall not be considered Welfare Exempt Property for the Special Taxes - Facilities and shall not be exempt from Special Tax - Facilities.

After the Transition Event, any property that is granted a welfare exemption pursuant to Section 53340(c) under the Act under subdivision (g) of Section 214 of the Revenue and Taxation Code shall be exempt from the Special Tax in each Fiscal Year it is Welfare Exempt Property.

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CFD No. 2022-1 (Cathedral City Park & Recreation Services) Page 8 F. APPEALS
Any property owner may file a written appeal of the Special Taxes with the CFD Administrator claiming that the amount or application of the Special Taxes is not correct. The appeal must be filed not later than one calendar year after having paid the Special Taxesthat are disputed, and the appellant must be current in all payments of Special Taxes. In addition, during the term of the appeal process, all Special Taxes levied must be paid on or before the payment date established when the levy was made.

The appeal must specify the reasons why the appellant claims the Special Taxes are in error. The CFD Administrator shall review the appeal, meet with the appellant if the CFD Administrator deems necessary, and advise the appellant of its determination.

If the property owner disagrees with the CFD Administrator’s decision relative to the appeal, the owner may then file a written appeal with the City Council whose subsequent decision shall be final and binding on all interested parties. If the decision of the CFD Administrator or subsequent decision by the City Council requires the Special Taxes to be modified or changed in favor of the property owner, the CFD Administrator shall determine if sufficient Special Tax revenue is available to make a cash refund. If a cash refund cannot be made, then an adjustment shall be made to credit future Special Taxes.

This procedure shall be exclusive and its exhaustion by any property owner shall be a condition precedent to filing any legal action by such owner.

G. INTERPRETATIONS
The City may, by resolution or ordinance, interpret, clarify and/or revise this Rate and Method of Apportionment to correct any inconsistency, vagueness, or ambiguity as it relates to the Special Taxes, method of apportionment, classification of Parcels, or any definition used herein, as long as such correction does not materially affect the levy and collection of Special Taxes. In addition, the interpretation and application of any section of this document shall be at the City’s discretion.

H. MANNER OF COLLECTION
The Special Taxes shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, that the CFD Administrator may, at the sole discretion of the City, directly bill the Special Tax, may collect the Special Tax at a different time or in a different manner as necessary to meet its financial obligations, and may covenant to foreclose and may actually foreclose on Assessor's Parcels of Taxable Property that are delinquent in the payment of the Special Tax.

I. PREPAYMENT OF SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax may not be prepaid.

J. TERM
The Special Tax shall be levied and collected, as needed to fund the Special Tax Requirement, in perpetuity. However, no portion of the Special Tax shall be levied for Authorized Facilities after Fiscal Year 2057/58, which shall be the last Fiscal Year in which the Transition Event may occur: provided, however, that a Special Tax that was lawfully levied for Authorized Facilities in or before Fiscal year 2057/58 and that remains delinquent may be collected in subsequent years.

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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 7.B
Meeting Date: June 22, 2022
From: John Corella, Director of Engineering/Public Works Title: Award a Design Professional Services Agreement with Verde Design for the Cathedral City Dream Homes Park Project, City Project No. C07021, in the amount of $533,288.

City Council
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize the City Manager to execute a Design Professional Services Agreement with Verde Design in the amount $533,288 for the Dream Homes Park Project (City Project No. C07021) for Professional Landscape Architect, Design, and Engineering Services; and, a 5% contingency in the amount of $26,712 for unforeseen design related contingencies making the total Project encumbrance $560,000.

BACKGROUND:

In December 2021, State Parks awarded the City of Cathedral City a Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant in the amount of $8,498,000 for the Dream Homes Park to be built on a vacant 7.52-acre Cityowned site in the Dream Homes neighborhood at San Diego Drive and San Gabriel Circle, adjacent to the CV-Link.

In February 2022, the City received authorization from State Parks to proceed with the design and construction of the Dream Homes Park Project. State Parks grant funds require the Dream Homes Park be designed, built, and open to the public by March 30, 2025.

Cathedral City designated the City owned 7.52-acre vacant land in 2016 as part of a long-term plan to provide a neighborhood park in the Dream Homes community. This park was needed due to the Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) upgrading and expanding the Agua Caliente Elementary school in 2014, which resulted in the closure of the joint use neighborhood park located on the elementary school property site. The old neighborhood park on the school site was operated under a joint-use agreement with the City, until the property was needed for school expansion purposes.

Since 2016, the Dream Homes Park concept for the 7.52-acre site has had significant community input, including six neighborhood workshops and an eight-day online outreach event done during the COVID-19 pandemic by the City and in conjunction with

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Agua Caliente Elementary School staff, students, and parents. The outreach and social media push to gather community ideas for the park was the foundation of the City’s State Parks grant application.

As a result of the extensive community outreach, the Dream Homes Park concept includes a community central plaza area, children’s play areas and equipment, an outdoor fitness area, soccer fields, a multi-use field/play lawn that can also be used for community events, basketball courts, fenced dog park area for large and small dogs, picnic and barbeque areas, walking paths, drought-tolerant landscaping and trees, lighting, signage, a restroom, and parking areas.

DISCUSSION:

The Dream Homes Park concept plan has already been completed by the Dream Homes Community as part of the State Parks Grant process. After the Grant award by State Parks, State Parks issued the City a Notice to Proceed. In order to move forward with construction plans and specifications, on May 4, 2022, Cathedral City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional landscape architect, design, and engineering services to prepare final design and engineering plans, contract bid documents, and technical oversight during construction of the Dream Homes Park.

The City received six (6) proposals in response to the RFP from the following firms:
• BMLA Landscape Architecture – Corona, CA
• David Volz Design – Costa Mesa, CA with an office in La Quinta, CA • Hermann Design Group – Palm Desert, CA
• MIG – Berkley, CA with an office in Riverside, CA
• SALT Landscape Architects – Los Angeles, CA
• Verde Design – Santa Clara, CA with an office in Riverside, CA Of the six proposals received, one was disqualified. An evaluation committee reviewed the five qualified proposals. Based on the evaluation committee’s review and ranking of the proposals, Verde Design was selected as the highest ranking.

As a result of the evaluation committee’s work, the Director of Engineering/Public Works confirmed with Verde Design the Dream Homes Park Project scope of services with the resulting final fees of $533,288, which is within the Dream Homes Park Project State Parks Grant budget.

The Verde Design scope of services final fee includes design and engineering services, construction documents, bidding support services, construction technical oversight administration support services, and record drawings for the project.

Verde Design has a team of landscape architects and civil engineers that have experience with public projects, consensus building, staying mindful of schedules and budgeting, incorporating sustainability into projects, integrating design and engineering plans and specifications into a complete and buildable set of construction documents, and providing technical oversight during the construction phase.

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Verde Design is ready to start the work immediately and has committed to meeting the schedule requirements required by the State Parks Grant awarded for the Dream Homes Park.

City Staff is requesting that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Design Professional Services Agreement with Verde Design in the amount $533,288 for the Dream Homes Park Project (City Project No. C07021) for Professional Landscape Architect, Design, and Engineering Services; and, a 5% contingency in the amount of $26,712 for unforeseen design related contingencies making the total Project encumbrance $560,000.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for the Dream Homes Park Project will come from the City’s Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant in the amount of $8,498,000 that covers 100% of the eligible costs, including professional landscape architect, design, and engineering services for the park.

The Design Professional Services Agreement with Verde Design in the amount $533,288 for the Dream Homes Park Project (City Project No. C07021) for Professional Landscape Architect, Design, and Engineering Services; and, a 5% contingency in the amount of $26,712 for unforeseen design related contingencies making the total Project encumbrance $560,000 will be funded from the Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant (100%) of $8,498,000.

ATTACHMENTS:

Design Professional Agreement - Verde Design
Vicinity Map
Location Map
Dream Homes Park Photos
CONCEPT-1901600 Final Layout-2020.09.23

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AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
AND

VERDE DESIGN
This Agreement for Design Professional Services (“Agreement”) is entered into as of June 22, 2022 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Cathedral City, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Verde Design, a California Corporation (“Design Professional”). City and Design Professional are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City has sought, by request for proposals, the performance of the engineering services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement.

B. Design Professional, following submission of a proposal for the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement, was selected by the City to perform those services.

C. Design Professional was selected by the City on the basis of Design Professional’s demonstrated competence and the professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required.

D. Pursuant to the City of Cathedral City’s Municipal Code, City has authority to enter into this Design Professional Services Agreement and the City Manager has authority to execute this Agreement.

E. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Design Professional for performance of those services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement and desire that the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein.

OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by the Parties and contained here and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

SECTION 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT.

Subject to the provisions of Section 19 "Termination of Agreement" of this Agreement, the Term of this Agreement is for three (3) years commencing on the Effective Date.

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SECTION 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES & SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE. (a) Scope of Services. Design Professional agrees to perform the services set forth in Exhibit “A” “Scope of Services” (hereinafter, the “Services”) and made a part of this Agreement by this reference.
(b) Schedule of Performance. The Services shall be completed pursuant to the schedule specified in Exhibit “A.” Should the Services not be completed pursuant to that schedule, the Design Professional shall be deemed to be in Default of this Agreement. The City, in its sole discretion, may choose not to enforce the Default provisions of this Agreement and may instead allow Design Professional to continue performing the Services.

SECTION 3. ADDITIONAL SERVICES.

Design Professional shall not be compensated for any work rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement that are in addition to or outside of the Services unless such additional services are authorized in advance and in writing in accordance with Section 25 “Administration and Implementation” or Section 27 “Amendment” of this Agreement. If and when such additional work is authorized, such additional work shall be deemed to be part of the Services.

SECTION 4. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.
(a) Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Design Professional the amounts specified in Exhibit “B” “Compensation” and made a part of this Agreement by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed Five Hundred Thirty Three Thousand, Two Hundred Eighty Eight dollars ($533,288), unless additional compensation is approved in writing in accordance with Section 25 “Administration and Implementation” or Section 27 “Amendment” of this Agreement. (b) Each month Design Professional shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month. The invoice shall detail charges by the following categories: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and sub-Design Professional contracts. Sub-Design Professional charges shall be detailed by the following categories: labor, travel, materials, equipment and supplies. If the compensation set forth in subsection (a) and Exhibit “B” include payment of labor on an hourly basis (as opposed to labor and materials being paid as a lump sum), the labor category in each invoice shall include detailed descriptions of task performed and the amount of time incurred for or allocated to that task. City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Design Professional to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. In the event that no charges or expenses are disputed, the invoice shall be approved and paid according to the terms set forth in subsection (c). In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City,

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the original invoice shall be returned by City to Design Professional for correction and resubmission.
(c) Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Design Professional which are disputed by City, City will use its best efforts to cause Design Professional to be paid within forty-five (45) days of receipt of Design Professional’s correct and undisputed invoice.
(d) Payment to Design Professional for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Design Professional.

SECTION 5. INSPECTION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE.

City may inspect and accept or reject any of Design Professional’s work under this Agreement, either during performance or when completed. City shall reject or finally accept Design Professional’s work within sixty (60) days after submitted to City.

City shall reject work by a timely written explanation, otherwise Design Professional’s work shall be deemed to have been accepted. City’s acceptance shall be conclusive as to such work except with respect to latent defects, fraud and such gross mistakes as amount to fraud. Acceptance of any of Design Professional’s work by City shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement including, but not limited to, Section 15 “Indemnification” and Section 16 “Insurance.” SECTION 6. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS.

All original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Design Professional in the course of providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of the Design Professional. Upon completion, expiration or termination of this Agreement, Design Professional shall turn over to City all such original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents.

If and to the extent that City utilizes for any purpose not related to this Agreement any maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files or other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Design Professional in the course of providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement, Design Professional’s guarantees and warranties in Section 9 “Standard of Performance; Familiarity With Work” of this Agreement shall not extend to such use of the maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files or other documents.

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SECTION 7. DESIGN PROFESSIONAL'S BOOKS AND RECORDS.
(a) Design Professional shall maintain any and all documents and records demonstrating or relating to Design Professional’s performance of the Services.

Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, or other documents or records evidencing or relating to work, services, expenditures and disbursements charged to City pursuant to this Agreement.

Any and all such documents or records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be sufficiently complete and detailed so as to permit an accurate evaluation of the services provided by Design Professional pursuant to this Agreement. Any and all such documents or records shall be maintained for three (3) years from the date of execution of this Agreement and to the extent required by laws relating to audits of public agencies and their expenditures. (b) Any and all records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this section shall be made available for inspection, audit and copying, at any time during regular business hours, upon request by City or its designated representative. Copies of such documents or records shall be provided directly to the City for inspection, audit and copying when it is practical to do so; otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, such documents and records shall be made available at Design Professional’s address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement. (c) Where City has reason to believe that any of the documents or records required to be maintained pursuant to this section may be lost or discarded due to dissolution or termination of Design Professional’s business, City may, by written request, require that custody of such documents or records be given to the City.

Access to such documents and records shall be granted to City, as well as to its successors-in-interest and authorized representatives.

SECTION 8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
(a) Design Professional is and shall at all times remain a wholly independent contractor and not an officer, employee or agent of City. Design Professional shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, nor to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City.
(b) The personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Design Professional shall at all times be under Design Professional’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall have control over the conduct of Design Professional or any of Design Professional’s officers, employees, or agents except as set forth in this Agreement. Design Professional shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Design Professional or any of Design Professional’s officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City.

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(c) Neither Design Professional, nor any of Design Professional’s officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Design Professional expressly waives any claim Design Professional may have to any such rights.

SECTION 9. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE; FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. (a) Design Professional represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities necessary to properly perform the Services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent and professional manner. Design Professional shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all Services. In meeting its obligations under this Agreement, Design Professional shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons engaged in providing services similar to the Services required of Design Professional under this Agreement, and shall use such skill, prudence, and diligence as other members of Design Professional’s profession commonly possess and exercise. In addition to the general standards of performance set forth this section, additional specific standards of performance and performance criteria may be set forth in Exhibit “A” “Scope of Work” that shall also be applicable to Design Professionals work under this Agreement. Where there is a conflict between a general and a specific standard of performance or performance criteria, the specific standard or criteria shall prevail over the general.
(b) Design Professional warrants that (1) it has thoroughly investigated and considered the work to be performed, (2) it has investigated the issues, regarding the scope of services to be provided, (3) it has carefully considered how the work should be performed, and (4) it fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the work under this Agreement.

SECTION 10. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS; PERMITS AND LICENSES.

Design Professional shall keep itself informed of and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, regulations and rules in effect during the term of this Agreement. Design Professional shall obtain any and all licenses, permits and authorizations necessary to perform the Services set forth in this Agreement. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall be liable, at law or in equity, as a result of any failure of Design Professional to comply with this section.

SECTION 11. PREVAILING WAGE LAWS.

It is the understanding of City and Design Professional that California prevailing wage laws do not apply to this Agreement because the Agreement does not involve any of the following services subject to prevailing wage rates pursuant to the California Labor Code or regulations promulgated thereunder: Construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work performed on public buildings, facilities, streets or sewers

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done under contract and paid for in whole or in part out of public funds. In this context, “construction" includes work performed during the design and preconstruction phases of construction including, but not limited to, inspection and land surveying work.

SECTION 12. NONDISCRIMINATION.

Design Professional shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status in connection with or related to the performance of this Agreement.

SECTION 13. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
(a) Design Professional covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Design Professional’s performance of the Services. Design Professional further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the City Manager. Design Professional agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.
(b) City may determine that Design Professional must disclose its financial interests by completing and filing a Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests. If such a determination is made, Design Professional shall file the subject Form 700 with the City Clerk’s Office pursuant to the written instructions provided by the Office of the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the request. (c) City understands and acknowledges that Design Professional is, as of the date of execution of this Agreement, independently involved in the performance of nonrelated services for other governmental agencies and private parties. Design Professional is unaware of any stated position of City relative to such projects. Any future position of City on such projects shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section.
(d) City understands and acknowledges that Design Professional will, perform non-related services for other governmental agencies and private parties following the completion of the Services under this Agreement. Any such future service shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section.

SECTION 14. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; RELEASE OF INFORMATION. (a) All information gained or work product produced by Design Professional in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Design Professional. Design Professional shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to

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persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the City Manager, except as may be required by law.
(b) Design Professional, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney of City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided Design Professional gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.
(c) If Design Professional, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Design Professional, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Design Professional for any damages, costs and fees, including attorney’s fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Design Professional’s conduct.
(d) Design Professional shall promptly notify City should Design Professional, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Design Professional or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Design Professional agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Design Professional. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response.

SECTION 15. INDEMNIFICATION.
(a) Indemnification by Design Professional. As provided under Civil Code Section 2782.8, Design Professional shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless City and any and all of its officials, employees and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims. actions and proceedings (whether at law or equity, administrative or judicial), demands, orders, judgments, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees and costs, (collectively "Claims") to the extent same arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Design Professional, its officers, agents, employees or subconsultants (or any entity or individual that Design Professional shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of professional services under this Agreement, with the understanding that in the event Claims are found by the trier of fact to have been caused by the joint or concurrent negligence of the City and its contractors and Design Professionals, and Design Professional, damages and expenses from both indemnity and duty to defend obligations shall be borne by each party in proportion to its negligence.

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(b) Indemnification from Subcontractors. Design Professional agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this section from each and every sub-consultant, subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Design Professional in the performance of this Agreement naming the Indemnified Parties as additional indemnitees. In the event Design Professional fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required here, Design Professional agrees to be fully responsible according to the terms of this section. Failure of City to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on City and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder.

This obligation to indemnify and defend City as set forth herein is binding on the successors, assigns or heirs of Design Professional and shall survive the termination of this Agreement or this section.
(c) City's Negligence. The provisions of this section do not apply to Claims occurring as a result of City’s sole negligence. The provisions of this section shall not release City from liability arising from gross negligence or willful acts or omissions of City or any and all of its officials, employees and agents.

SECTION 16. INSURANCE.

Design Professional agrees to obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement the insurance policies set forth in Exhibit “C” “Insurance” and made a part of this Agreement. All insurance policies shall be subject to approval by City as to form and content. These requirements are subject to amendment or waiver if so approved in writing by the City Manager. Design Professional agrees to provide City with copies of required policies upon request.

SECTION 17. ASSIGNMENT.

The expertise and experience of Design Professional are material considerations for this Agreement. City has an interest in the qualifications and capability of the persons and entities who will fulfill the duties and obligations imposed upon Design Professional under this Agreement. In recognition of that interest, Design Professional shall not assign or transfer this Agreement or any portion of this Agreement or the performance of any of Design Professional’s duties or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempted assignment shall be ineffective, null and void, and shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement entitling City to any and all remedies at law or in equity, including termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 19 “Termination of Agreement.” City acknowledges, however, that Design Professional, in the performance of its duties pursuant to this Agreement, may utilize subcontractors.

SECTION 18. CONTINUITY OF PERSONNEL.

Design Professional shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Design Professional’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the Services. Design Professional shall notify City of any changes in Design

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Professional’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the Services prior to and during any such performance.

SECTION 19. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
(a) City may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination to Design Professional. In the event such notice is given, Design Professional shall cease immediately all work in progress. (b) Design Professional may terminate this Agreement for cause at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination to City. (c) If either Design Professional or City fail to perform any material obligation under this Agreement, then, in addition to any other remedies, either Design Professional, or City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice. (d) Upon termination of this Agreement by either Design Professional or City, all property belonging exclusively to City which is in Design Professional’s possession shall be returned to City. Design Professional shall furnish to City a final invoice for work performed and expenses incurred by Design Professional, prepared as set forth in Section 4 “Compensation and Method of Payment” of this Agreement. This final invoice shall be reviewed and paid in the same manner as set forth in Section 4 “Compensation and Method of Payment” of this Agreement.

SECTION 20. DEFAULT.

In the event that Design Professional is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Design Professional for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Design Professional of the default and the reasons for the default.

The notice shall include the timeframe in which Design Professional may cure the default. This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Design Professional is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Design Professional does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under Section 19 “Termination of Agreement.” Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Design Professional’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.

SECTION 21. EXCUSABLE DELAYS.

Design Professional shall not be liable for damages, including liquidated damages, if any, caused by delay in performance or failure to perform due to causes beyond the control of Design Professional. Such causes include, but are not limited to,

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acts of God, acts of the public enemy, acts of federal, state or local governments, acts of City, court orders, fires, floods, epidemics, strikes, embargoes, and unusually severe weather. The term and price of this Agreement shall be equitably adjusted for any delays due to such causes.

SECTION 22. COOPERATION BY CITY.

All public information, data, reports, records, and maps as are existing and available to City as public records, and which are necessary for carrying out the Services shall be furnished to Design Professional in every reasonable way to facilitate, without undue delay, the Services to be performed under this Agreement.

SECTION 23. NOTICES.

All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, or sent by telecopier or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

To City: City of Cathedral City
Attn: City Manager
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
To Design Professional: Mark Baginski
Verde Design
3685 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Notice shall be deemed effective on the date personally delivered or transmitted by facsimile or, if mailed, three (3) days after deposit of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service.

SECTION 24. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE.

The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Design Professional represents and warrants that he/she/they has/have the authority to so execute this Agreement and to bind Design Professional to the performance of its obligations hereunder.

SECTION 25. ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION.

This Agreement shall be administered and executed by the City Manager or his or her designated representative. The City Manager shall have the authority to issue interpretations and to make amendments to this Agreement, including amendments that commit additional funds, consistent with Section 27 “Amendment” and the City Manager’s contracting authority under the Cathedral City Municipal Code.

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SECTION 26. BINDING EFFECT.

This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the Parties.

SECTION 27. AMENDMENT.

No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Design Professional and by the City. The City Manager shall have the authority to approve any amendment to this Agreement if the total compensation under this Agreement, as amended, would not exceed the City Manager’s contracting authority under the Cathedral City Municipal Code. All other amendments shall be approved by the City Council. The Parties agree that the requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void.

SECTION 28. WAIVER.

Waiver by any Party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant.

Waiver by any Party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision nor a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement. Acceptance by City of any work or services by Design Professional shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

SECTION 29. LAW TO GOVERN; VENUE.

This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the Parties, venue in state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Riverside, California. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in Riverside.

SECTION 30. ATTORNEYS FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES.

In the event litigation or other proceeding is required to enforce or interpret any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such litigation or other proceeding shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney's fees, costs and expenses, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.

SECTION 31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Agreement, including the attached Exhibits "A" through "C", is the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed therein and supersedes all other agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, or entered into between Design Professional and City prior to the

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execution of this Agreement. No statements, representations or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by any Party which are not embodied herein shall be valid and binding.

SECTION 32. SEVERABILITY.

If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and the Agreement shall be read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision(s).

SECTION 33. CONFLICTING TERMS.

Except as otherwise stated herein, if the terms of this Agreement conflict with the terms of any Exhibit hereto, or with the terms of any document incorporated by reference into this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written.

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY VERDE DESIGN
__________________________ ___________________________
Charles P. McClendon Mark Baginski
City Manager RLA, LEED, AP, Principal
ATTEST:
___________________________
Tracey R. Hermosillo
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
___________________________
Eric S. Vail
City Attorney
NOTE: DESIGN PROFESSIONAL’S SIGNATURES SHALL BE DULY

NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE

INCLUDED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF

INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO DESIGN PROFESSIONAL’S BUSINESS ENTITY.

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ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT NOTARY FOR CALIFORNIA

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )
On ____________________, 2022 ,
before me, , Date Name And Title Of Officer (e.g. “Jane Doe, Notary Public”) personally appeared , Name of Signer(s)
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature of Notary Public

OPTIONAL
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CAPACIT(IES) CLAIMED BY SIGNER(S) DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT Signer's Name:
¨ Individual
¨ Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
¨ Partner(s) ¨ Limited
¨ General
¨ Attorney-In-Fact Number Of Pages
¨ Trustee(s)
¨ Guardian/Conservator
¨ Other:

Signer is representing:

Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Date Of Document
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above

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ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT NOTARY FOR CALIFORNIA

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature of Notary Public

OPTIONAL
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Signer is representing:

Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Date Of Document
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above

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EXHIBIT "A"

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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SCOPE OF WORK
TASK 1: PROJECT KICK-OFF AND

DATA COLLECTION

1. Kick-Off Meeting: Meet with project stakeholders /
City of Cathedral City (City) staff to recap and refine the project intent, scope, project budget, schedule,
and milestones.
a. Identification of roles and responsibilities of consultant team, and City staff. b. Review the project’s goals and objectives with staff. c. Establish availability of files, maps, reports, and
in-house documentation.
d. Discuss City requirements, standards, and
regulations.

2. Provide a new topographic survey documentation and
visit the site to understand the needs for the Survey
information:
a. Review of the project location, limits of works,
Title report provided by the City and confirm
adjacent uses, site access and dimensions of the
various proposed project use areas.
b. Identify the location and availability of necessary
utilities based upon record drawings and maps
Underground utility survey, scanning has also
been provided.

3. Geotechnical Investigation:
a. Structural and percolation borings etc.

4. Project meetings:
a. Participate in four (4) meetings during this phase
(i.e., kick-off meeting, two (2) PDT meetings, one
(1) community meeting). We are assuming that the
PDT meetings will be done virtually.

5. Basis of Design Document:
a. We will prepare a “Basis of Design” document
establishing the project scope, programming, and
design criteria. The Basis of Design document will
identify the following for the picnic structures, site
furnishings and pre-manufactured structures. It will

SITE UTILITY RESEARCH
include size / capacity, quantity, materials, and architectural style as well as deferred submittals and direct purchase options for cost savings. Our fee
assumes deferred submittals once a purchase order
has been issued. This typically occurs once the contractor has contracted with the manufacturer unless the City enters into a direct purchase agreement
prior to commencement of construction.

6. Preliminary Estimate of Probable Cost:
a. The market has changed considerably since the
conceptual plan and associated estimate was prepared. Significant increases in unit pricing warrants early discussion regarding how these changes will
impact the proposed developments for the park.

We will update the Estimate of probable cost so
that our design moving forward will be informed
and strategic.

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TASK 2: DESIGN REFINEMENT /

PRELIMINARY AND FINAL SITE PLAN

1. Utilizing the data collected from Task 1, we will provide and update site plan that will ultimately serve as the basis for the construction drawings. This plan will also consider changes that will be necessary relative
to the significant increases in unit pricing compared to when the initial plan was developed. We understand
that the grant requires improvements noted in the
RFP but there is flexibility that should be considered
relative to things like the size of areas, finishes and furnishings. We will provide recommendations for cost
savings during this process. We will work with the city and review items that will be included in the updated
conceptual plan such as drought tolerant plant palette, site amenities/furnishings, fence and wall types, finishes, surfacing, colors, textures, and direct purchasing opportunities etc. We understand park design and long-term maintenance challenges that exist for
all agencies. Our recommendations always consider
vandal resistance, durability, and an overall lifecycle analysis. The products, finishes and colors that are approved will become part of the submittal book that is noted in Task 3 below. The completed site plan will be
submitted for City review and comment.

2. Input provided by the City on site plan will be used to create a final site plan that will become the final site plan and the materials plan for our CD set.

3. Project meetings: We will participate in six (6) meetings during this phase (i.e.., three PDT mtgs, one community mtg, one parks and community event commission workshop, one City Council mtg.). We are assuming that the PDT meetings will done virtually.

TASK 3: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

1. We will prepare 50%, 95% & 100% CD plans, details,
specifications, and cost estimates at each submittal.

2. Submittal package will include the following plan sheets:
a. Cover sheet.
b. Existing conditions plans.
c. Demolition plans.
d. Erosion control plan.
e. Grading plans.
f. Drainage plans.
g. Utility plans.
h. Horizontal control plans.
i. Materials and detail reference plans.
j. Irrigation plans.
k. Planting plans.
l. Electrical engineering plans.
m. Pre-prefabricated structure plans, sections, and
elevations.
n. Construction details and enlargements.
o. Irrigation and planting details.

3. Specification’s setup in CSI format utilizing City standards. The City will provide their own updated “frontend” and general conditions documents to align with the project. Technical specifications will be provided
relative to the improvement plans.

4. Submittal book which will supplement the plans and
specifications showing:
a. Project Progress Report – Including schedule update. b. Estimate of Probable Construction Costs.
c. Material Reference and Product Catalog Cut
Sheets for all proposed elements.
d. Design Log /List of design process questions &
directives.
e. Basis of Design document.

5. Project Meetings: We will participate in ten (10) meetings during this phase (i.e.., four (4) PDT meetings, one (1) parks and community event commission workshop,
one (1) City Council meeting, two (2) utility review and coordination meetings, and two (2) special purpose
meetings). We are assuming that the PDT and utility
review meetings will be done virtually.

6. Project administration and coordination of all team
members. Deliverables include:
a. Landscape and irrigation plan submittal to Desert Water Agency (DWA) and Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) as required. Fees will be

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calculated, and we will coordinate with the City
regarding fees and dates of submittals.
b. We will coordinate with the local electrical utility provider and will provide information to the City
regarding utility/service fees for the establishment of new electrical service for the project. c. We will work with the city to establish a checklist
of “sustainable elements and techniques” that is
required to satisfy the grant requirements. We will
update and submit this checklist at each submittal
milestone and include it in our submittal book.
d. We will provide a QA/QC checklist with each
submittal that will identify the personnel that
provided each relative QA/QC review for each
discipline. This plan will be signed by Verde Design's project manager. e. Submit electronic copy of plans and specifications. In PDF (Bluebeam compatible) for initial submittals and in both PDF and AutoCAD Format for final submittals. Specifications will be provided in
PDF and Word format. Electronic copies can be
made available by link to our Verde Design Drop
Box or by flash drive if that is preferred.
f. Hard copies will only be provided upon request
using the City’s preferred local reprographics
company utilizing the City’s account.
g. Submit one (1) submittal book in PDF format.

7. Final Revisions 100% Construction Documents:
a. Review 95% submittal comments from The City
and design team.
b. Revise plans, specifications, and cost estimates
to incorporate final comments and provide final
stamped documents.
c. Prepare 100% Construction Estimate.
d. Storm Water Quality Management Plan/WQMD
in PDF format.
e. Obtain utility permits.
f. Project administration as required to coordinate
work with the City and design team.

TASK 4: BIDDING ASSISTANCE SERVICES

1. Attend one (1) Pre-Bid conference with City and
contractors.

2. Provide assistance during bid advertising and respond to Bid requests for information, provide clarifications and bid addenda if necessary.

3. Provide assistance regarding the review of all bids
and provide recommendations to the City regarding
the lowest responsible bidder.

TASK 5: CONSTRUCTION

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

1. Attend one (1) pre-construction meeting.

2. Respond to construction questions, request for inforPANORAMA DOG PARK (CONCEPT), CATHEDRAL CITY

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3. Review submittals and shop drawings.

4. Provide design directives if necessary.

5. Review price requests and change orders.

6. Attend fourteen (14) virtual construction meetings
and twelve (12) site observation meetings and one (1)
final punch list walk and report.

7. Participate in “lessons learned” virtual meeting at end of project.

TASK 6: RECORD DRAWINGS

1. Review contractor as-built plans and setup a CAD file of the plans and submit to the City. Original record
drawings shall be submitted on computer flash drive in
PDF format. NOTE - As we provide RFI responses and
or field directive responses, we update our CAD files
during construction.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1. Services or information requested from the City:
a. Improvement plans or available as-builts for utilities servicing the site. b. On-going development plans that may be related
to the project site.
c. Applicable City standards and guidelines.
d. City standard specifications, details, and electronic title block or logos. e. Inspection and testing during construction.
f. Property Title Reports to establish property
boundaries.
g. Daily construction management of the project
construction.
h. City signed did set copies for project team (PDF is
acceptable).

2. For purposes of clarity, the following items are specifically not included in the Scope of Services:
a. Meetings other than those listed.
b. Offsite improvements outside the limits of work
c. Additional renderings or presentations beyond
what is included in the Scope of Work.
d. SWPPP preparation (we are assuming the contractor will prepare). e. SWPPP testing and inspection during construction
– QSP services.
f. Permit fees associated with the project.
g. Inspection and testing required during construction. h. Design for areas not identified in the project
understanding.
i. Underground Utility pot holing. (scanning is provided in scope). j. Street improvement plans.
k. Mapping Services not specifically noted such as
private easements, quit claims, ALTA’s, ROW
dedications.
l. Prequalification selection process for contractors
or materials.
m. Separate bid packages, phasing, or construction
sequences implementation beyond what is
proposed.
n. Significant design revision requests at the 50% CD
submittal and beyond.
o. Construction administration beyond what is
noted.
p. Fugitive PM10 Air Quality Management Plan (we
are assuming the contractor will prepare).
q. Structural, Electrical, and mechanical design
services related to any building or shade structure
– prefabricated structures are assumed therefore,
full building documents will be deferred submittals provided by the manufacturer once a purchase order has been issued or once the City has entered into a direct purchase agreement with
the manufacturer.

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EXHIBIT "B"

COMPENSATION
Task 1: Project Kick-Off and Data Collection: $ 82,349.00 Task 2: Design Refinement, Preliminary Site Plan,
and Final Site Plan Design: $ 23,185.00
Task 3: Construction Documents: $342,527.00
Task 4: Bidding Support Services: $ 8,088.00
Task 5: Construction Administration Services: $ 63,294.00 Task 6: Record Drawings: $ 9,580.00
Task 7: Reimbursables: $ 4,265.00
TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED: $533,288.00

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EXHIBIT "C"

INSURANCE
A. Insurance Coverages. Service Provider shall provide and maintain insurance, acceptable to the City, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services by Service Provider, its agents, representatives or employees. Service Provider shall procure and maintain the following scope and limits of insurance:

Only the following “marked” requirements are applicable:

X Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance written on an occurrence basis to protect Service Provider and City against liability or claims of liability which may arise out of this Agreement in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and subject to an annual aggregate of two million dollars ($2,000,000).

Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form Commercial General Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 0001). There shall be no endorsement or modification of the CGL limiting the scope of coverage for either insured vs. additional insured claims or contractual liability. All defense costs shall be outside the limits of the policy.

X Vehicle Liability Insurance: Vehicle liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 for injuries, including accidental death, to any one person, and subject to the same minimum for each person, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for each accident, and property damage insurance in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000). A combined single limit policy with aggregate limits in an amount of not less than $2,000,000 shall be considered equivalent to the said required minimum limits. Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 covering Automobile Liability, including code 1 "any auto" and endorsement CA 0025, or equivalent forms subject to the approval of the City.

X Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Workers’ Compensation insurance that includes a minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000) of employers’ liability coverage.

Service Provider shall provide an endorsement that the insurer waives the right of subrogation against the City and its respective elected officials, officers, employees, agents and representatives. In the event a claim under the provisions of the California Workers’ Compensation Act is filed against City by a bona fide employee of Service Provider participating under this Agreement, Service Provider is to defend and indemnify the City from such claim.

X Professional Liability Insurance: Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Service Provider’s profession in an amount not less than one million dollars

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$1,000,000 per occurrence. This coverage may be written on a “claims made” basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to Services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least three (3) consecutive years following the completion of Service Provider’s services or the termination of this Agreement. During this additional three (3) year period, Service Provider shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage.

B. Other Provisions. Insurance policies required by this Agreement shall contain the following provisions:

1. All Coverages.
a. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed and state the coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled by the insurer or either Party to this Agreement, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City.
b. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.

Best's rating of no less than A:VII.

2. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages. a. City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, and employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities Service Provider performs; products and completed operations of Service Provider; premises owned, occupied or used by Service Provider; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Service Provider.

The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, and their respective elected and appointed officers, officials, or employees. b. Service Provider’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to City, and its respective elected and appointed, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers, shall apply in excess of, and not contribute with, Service Provider’s insurance.
c. Service Provider’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.

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d. Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the insurance policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
e. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or agents.

3. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Unless the City Manager otherwise agrees in writing, the insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees and agents for losses arising from work performed by Service Provider.

C. Other Requirements. Service Provider agrees to deposit with City, at or before the effective date of this Agreement, certificates of insurance necessary to satisfy City that the insurance provisions of this contract have been complied with. The City may require that Service Provider furnish City with copies of original endorsements effecting coverage required by this Exhibit “C”. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

1. Service Provider shall furnish certificates and endorsements from each sub-contractor identical to those Service Provider provides.

2. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers, or the Service Provider shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses and claims.

3. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Service Provider’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Agreement.

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CV Link
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Dream Homes
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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 7.C
Meeting Date: June 22, 2022
From: John Corella, Director of Engineering/Public Works Title: Award Matich Corporation a Contract for Century Park, Sarah Street and Avenida Los Ninos Street Rehabilitation CIP
Projects and Authorize a Budget Amendment
City Council
RECOMMENDATION:

Award a contract to Matich Corporation in the amount of $1,325,141 for the construction of the Century Park Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation (C08663), Sarah Street Pavement Rehabilitation (C08512), and Avenida Los Ninos Surface Widening (C08513) projects; and, approve a twenty percent (20%) contingency in the amount of $233,592.20 for any unforeseeable construction costs; thereby, making the total encumbrance for this Project $1,558,733.20; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents; and, authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to issue the Notice of Proceed and request bonds and insurance for the project; and, authorize an SB-1 budget amendment in the amount of $242,524.86 for the Century Park Neighborhood Rehabilitation; and to authorize a budget amendment to use the remaining funds from the Sarah Street Rehab Project for the construction of Avenida Los Ninos Project in the amount of $36,292.74; and to authorize a budget amendment to use the remaining funds in the Unidentified MOE Project in the amount $28,802.80 for the construction of Avenida Los Ninos Project; and authorize a General Fund budget amendment in the amount of $43,837 for the construction of Avenida Los Ninos Project.

BACKGROUND:

The Century Park Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation (C08663), Sarah Street Pavement Rehabilitation (C08512), and Avenida Los Ninos Surface Widening (C08513) Projects are a combined construction bid package that encompasses three (3) roadway Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) in three separate areas of the City (Project). During the planning phase of these Projects, Engineering Staff combined the individual Projects into one specification and plan package to achieve economies of scale for construction bidding. The bid package was then advertised for construction bids.

The Project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, necessary equipment and tools, utility work, traffic control and public services coordination required for the completion of the roadway improvement Project. The proposed street improvements and rehabilitation

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includes constructing sidewalk, curb and gutter, curb ramps, placing new asphalt over a cold-milled road with a pulverized base, lowering and raising utilities to final grade, pavement striping, and marking.

The following is a summary of each of the three (3) CIP projects:

1. Century Park Neighborhood Rehabilitation, CIP No. C08663: On March 23, 2022, the City Council approved SB-1 Resolution No. 2022-16 that included the Century Park Neighborhood Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project for FY 2022- 2023. The Century Park Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project will reconstruct fourteen (14) residential streets including ADA ramps, curb and gutter located between McCallum and 30th Avenue. As cited above, this Project is a CIP Project funded by SB-1. There will be work in Assessment District 2001-01, located within the Century Park Neighborhood. This portion of work will be funded by Assessment District 2001-01 funds.

2. Sarah Street Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP No. C08512: The Sarah Street Rehabilitation Project includes improving road conditions on Sarah Street by removing existing, failing asphalt and overlaying with new asphalt. The proposed improvements also include constructing new curb, gutter, and driveway approaches. This Project is a CIP Project funded by Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funds (General Fund).

3. Avenida Los Niños Surface Widening CIP No. C08513: The Avenida Los Niños Project will widen the roadway to allow two lanes of travel, one in each direction. Currently Avenida Los Niños has only one driving lane on the West side, therefore new asphalt will be installed on the east side to provide the second driving lane. Future development will be required to add curb, gutter, and sidewalk on the east side and tie into the asphalt. This Project is a CIP Project funded by MOE funds (General Fund).

DISCUSSION:

On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, the City advertised for construction bids from qualified contractors to perform the described Scope of Work (SOW) found in the Bid Specifications and Plans for this combined Project. This solicitation was made available to contractors for twenty-three (23) calendar days.

On June 2, 2022, the City received six (6) bid proposals for this Project and a formal Bid Opening was held in Cathedral City CD Conf Room. Based on the bids received, the lowest responsive bidder is Matich Corporation of San Bernardino, California.

The following table ranks each qualified bidder by total price from lowest to highest:

RANK CONTRACTOR AMOUNT
1 Matich Corporation $ 1,325,141.00
2 ATP General Engineering $ 1,448,035.01
3 Granite $ 1,539,351.00

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4 Onyx Pavement Co. $ 1,727,000.00
5 Hardy and Harper $ 1,828,495.77
6 All American Asphalt *$ 2,538,274.00
*The amount has been corrected by City Staff to reflect the accurate sum of the construction bid schedule.

The Engineer’s Estimate including the Bid Alternates was $1,776,697.84. The lowest responsive bid from Matich Corporation, including the Bid Alternates, was $1,325,141.00, which was below the Engineer’s Estimate. (Note: the Bid Alternate is for lowering and raising valve caps and manhole lids for Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), which will be reimbursed by CVWD.)
All work will be performed within the existing City right-of-way. Construction is scheduled to begin in late June 2022 and be completed by the end August 2022.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

These projects are categorically excluded under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for federally funded projects per 24CFR58.35 (a)(1), and Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301 for “Existing Facilities”.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Century Park Neighborhood Rehabilitation (Non-Assessment District Areas):

For the FY 2021-2022 the City allocated $1,100,000 from the RMRA/SB-1 funds for the REAS and Rehabilitation for Century Park, excluding the Assessment District areas.

Previously, Staff encumbered $434,135.87 for REAS work in the Century Park area completed June 8, 2022. Staff requests using the remaining $656,864.13 from this fund for Rehabilitation. (Please note: The Local Streets and Roads Program Annual Report for SB-1 FY 2022-23 Century Park Street Rehabilitation Project approved by Caltrans in May 2022 increased the overall Project reporting budget to $1.7 mil.).

As shown in the following table, to make up the difference between the budgeted amount and the contract amount, Staff recommends supplementing this Project (CIP No. C08663) from account 248-100-150-156-8800-8802 (RMRA/SB-1 Funds), in the amount of $242,524.86. This will fulfill the contract amount of $908,388.13, which includes a 20% contingency ($151,398.16) for any unforeseeable construction costs.

Century Park Neighborhood Rehabilitation (Assessment District 2001-01):

For the FY 2021-2022 the City allocated $300,000 from the Assessment District funds for the REAS and Rehabilitation for the portion of Century Park within the Assessment District. Previously Staff encumbered $144,456.50 for REAS work in the Assessment District area completed on June 8, 2022. Staff requests to use $20,523.72 from the remaining Assessment District 349-100-150-156-8800-8802 funds ($155,540.50), for the Rehabilitation work within the Assessment District. This contract amount includes a 20% contingency ($3,420.62) for any unforeseeable construction costs.

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Sarah Street Rehabilitation:

For the FY 2021-2022 the City allocated $320,000 from the MOE Funds for the construction of the Sarah Street Rehabilitation Project. Staff requests to use $283,707.26 from the General Fund, 100-100-150-156-8800-8802, which includes a 20% contingency ($47,284.54) for any unforeseeable construction costs. The remaining balance of $36,292.74 will be used to supplement the Avenida Los Ninos Surface Widening Project.

Avenida Los Niños Surface Widening:

For the FY 2021-2022 the City allocated $80,000 from the MOE Funds for the construction of the Avenida Los Niños Surface Widening Project. Staff requests to use $80,000, as well as, budget amendments totaling, $108,933.23, to complete the Sarah Street Rehabilitation Project.

As shown in the table, to make up the difference between the budgeted amount and the contract amount, Staff recommends a budget amendment for the Avenida Los Niños Project from:
• Remaining Sarah Street Rehab. Project (C08512) Funds in the amount of $36,292.74.
• Account 100-100-150-156-8800-8802 (General Fund Unidentified MOE Project) in the amount of $28,802.80.
• Account 100-100-150-156-8800-8802 (General Fund Unidentified MOE Project) in the amount of $43,837.69.

This will fulfill the contract amount of $188,933.23, which includes a 20% contingency ($31,488.87) for any unforeseeable construction costs.

The CIP Budget funding for each of the three (3) Projects was previously approved by the City Council and is as follows:

PROJECT FUND ACCOUNT BUDGET AMENDMENT
(Fund Source)

PROJECT
COST
Century Park
Neighborhood
Rehabilitation,
CIP No. C08663
RMRA/SB-1
AD 0101
248-8401
349-8802
$665,864.13*
$20,523.72
($155,540.50*)
$242,524.86
(RMRA/SB-1)
$0
$908,388.99
$20,523.72
Sarah Street
Rehabilitation,
CIP No. C08512
MOE 100-8802 $320,000.00 $(36,292.74)
Remaining Funds
$283,707.26
Avenida Los
Niños, CIP No.

C08513
MOE 100-8802 $80,000.00 $108,933.23 $188,933.23
Alternate Bid Gen. Fund 100-8802 $157,180.00 $0 $157,180.00 TOTAL $1,243,567.85 $315,165.35 $1,558,733.20
*Remaining after REAS
City Staff recommends City Council award a contract to Matich Corporation and

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approve the following:
• $1,325,141.00 Century Park Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation (C08663) Sarah Street Pavement Rehabilitation (C08512)
Avenida Los Niños Surface Widening (C08513)
▪ $ 233,592.20 Twenty percent (20%) contingency for any unforeseeable construction costs
• $1,558,733.20 TOTAL
• Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents • Authorize the Director of Engineering/Public Works to issue the Notice of Proceed, request bonds and insurance for the project.
• Authorize an SB-1 budget amendment in the amount of $242,524.86 for the Century Park Neighborhood Rehabilitation
• Authorize a budget amendment to use the remaining funds from the Sarah Street Rehab Project for the construction of Avenida Los Niños Project in the amount of $36,292.74
• Authorize a budget amendment to use the remaining funds in the Unidentified MOE Project in the amount $28,802.80 for the construction of Avenida Los Niños Project
• Authorize a General Fund budget amendment in the amount of $43,837.69 for the construction of Avenida Los Niños Project.

ATTACHMENTS:

Matich Corporation Bid Proposal
Bid Tabulation
Vicinity Map
Matich Construction Contract

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Packet Pg. 578 Attachment: Matich Corporation Bid Proposal (3248 : Award Contract for Century Park, Sarah Street and Avenida Los Ninos Street ITEM NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION EST. QTY. UNIT UNIT PRICE
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1 MOBILIZATION 1 LS 100,000.00 $ $ 100,000.00 $ 109,000.00 $ 109,000.00 $ 125,000.00 $ 125,000.00 2 TRAFFIC CONTROL 1 LS 30,000.00 $ $ 30,000.00 $ 61,000.12 $ 61,000.12 $ 155,005.85 $ 155,005.85 3 DUST CONTROL 1 LS 20,000.00 $ $ 20,000.00 $ 9,400.00 $ 9,400.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00 4 SIGNING AND STRIPING 1 LS 20,000.00 $ $ 20,000.00 $ 6,300.00 $ 6,300.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 5 COLD MILL 0.25' PAVEMENT AND REMOVAL 354,771 SF $ 0.68 $ 241,244.28 $ 0.28 $ 99,335.88 $ 0.42 $ 149,003.82 6 CONSTRUCT 0.25' AC PAVEMENT OVERLAY 6,652 TON $ 120.00 $ 798,240.00 $ 84.00 $ 558,768.00 $ 83.00 $ 552,116.00 7 REMOVE AND REPLACE TYPE A-6 CURB AND GUTTER PER RIVERSIDE COUNTY STDS 200 AND 205
200 LF 40.00 $ $ 8,000.00 $ 12,000.00 60.00 $ $ 24,000.00 120.00 $ 8 REMOVAL OF EXISTING ADA RAMP BCR TO ECR 9 EA $ 1,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 1,380.00 $ 12,420.00 $ 3,700.00 $ 33,300.00 9 CONSTRUCT A88A, CASE A ADA RAMP; INCLUDES NEW DEPRESSED CURB AT

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9 EA 5,000.00 $ $ 45,000.00 $ 2,950.00 $ 26,550.00 $ 9,600.00 $ 86,400.00 10 RETROFIT-ADD TRUNCATED DOMES 4'X3' EPOXY STYLE (INCLUDES GRINDING LIP AT RAMP FOR 0" LIP) 3 EA 1,000.00 $ $ 3,000.00 $ 1,040.00 $ 3,120.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 13,500.00 11 COLD MILL 0.25' PAVEMENT AND REMOVAL 75,047 SF $ 0.68 $ 51,031.96 $ 0.44 $ 33,020.68 $ 0.42 $ 31,519.74 12 COONSTRUCT 0.25' AC PAVEMENT OVERLAY 1,408 TON $ 120.00 $ 168,960.00 $ 89.00 $ 125,312.00 $ 83.00 $ 116,864.00 13 CONSTRUCT A-6 CURB AND GUTTER PER RIVERSIDE COUNTY STDS 200 AND 205 280 LF 40.00 $ 11,200.00 $ $ 12,040.00 43.00 $ $ 36,400.00 130.00 $ 14 REPLACE LOOP DETECTORS 5 EA $ 1,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 830.00 $ 4,150.00 $ 800.00 $ 4,000.00 15 PULVERIZE 12" OF ROAD SECTION-TWO STEP PROCESS 37,244 SF $ 1.40 $ 52,141.60 $ 0.28 $ 10,428.32 $ 0.65 $ 24,208.60 16 MINOR GRADING 1 LS $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 26,400.00 $ 26,400.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 17 CONSTRUCT 0.25' AC PAVEMENT OVERLAY 699 TON $ 120.00 $ 83,880.00 $ 84.00 $ 58,716.00 $ 83.00 $ 58,017.00 18 LOWER AND RIASE WATER VALVE TO GRADE PER CVWD STANDARDS 85 EA $ 1,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 1,340.00 $ 113,900.00 $ 100.00 $ 8,500.00 19 LOWER AND RAISE SEWER MANHOLE TO GRADE PER CVWD STANDARDS 31 EA $ 1,000.00 $ 31,000.00 $ 1,220.00 $ 37,820.00 $ 100.00 $ 3,100.00 20 LOWER AND RAISE SEWER CLEANOUT TO GRADE PER CVWD STANDARDS 6 EA 1,000.00 $ $ 6,000.00 $ 910.00 $ 5,460.00 $ 100.00 $ 600.00 ADDITIVE BID ALTERNATE SCHEDULE 5
TOTAL ADDITIVE BID ALTERNATE 1 - BID ITEMS 18 THROUGH 20 $ 122,000.00 $ 157,180.00 $ 12,200.00 BID SCHEDULE 1
TOTAL BASE BID - BID ITEMS 5 THROUGH 10 $ 1,104,484.28 $ 712,193.88 $ 858,319.82 $ 185,700.12 $ 294,505.85
BID SCHEDULE 3: SARAH STREET REHAB
TOTAL BASE BID - BID ITEMS 15 THROUGH 17
TOTAL BASE BID - BID ITEMS 1 THROUGH 4 $ 170,000.00
BID SCHEDULE 4: AVENIDA LOS NINOS SURFACE WIDENING
TOTAL BASE BID - BID ITEMS 11 THROUGH 14 $ 236,191.96 $ 174,522.68 $ 188,783.74 ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE Matich Corporation
$ 95,544.32
ATP General Engineering Contractors
$ 144,021.60 $ 94,225.60
BID SCHEDULE 2: CENTURY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD STREET REHAB
TOTAL OF ALL BID ITEMS $ 1,776,697.84 $ 1,325,141.00 $ 1,448,035.01

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

CENTURY PARK, SARAH, AVENIDA LOS NINOS
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DOLLARS DOLLARS DOLLARS DOLLARS DOLLARS DOLLARS DOLLARS DOLLARS $ 144,510.00 $ 144,510.00 $ 72,647.34 $ 72,647.34 $ 27,000.00 $ 27,000.00 $ 118,231.00 $ 118,231.00 $ 60,000.00 $ 60,000.00 $ 177,000.00 $ 177,000.00 $ 130,140.00 $ 130,140.00 $ 221,336.00 $ 221,336.00 $ 31,485.00 $ 31,485.00 $ 16,000.00 $ 16,000.00 $ 10,260.00 $ 10,260.00 $ 4,400.00 $ 4,400.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 27,000.00 $ 27,000.00 $ 22,136.00 $ 22,136.00 $ 141,908.40 0.40 $ $ 131,265.27 0.37 $ $ 205,767.18 0.58 $ $ 354,771.00 1.00 $ $ 598,680.00 90.00 $ $ 698,460.00 105.00 $ $ 751,676.00 113.00 $ $ 904,672.00 136.00 $ $ 18,000.00 90.00 $ $ 16,800.00 84.00 $ $ 17,600.00 88.00 $ $ 44,800.00 224.00 $ $ 2,100.00 $ 18,900.00 $ 2,700.00 $ 24,300.00 $ 2,480.00 $ 22,320.00 $ 4,264.00 $ 38,376.00 $ 7,100.00 $ 63,900.00 $ 7,600.00 $ 68,400.00 $ 6,800.00 $ 61,200.00 $ 10,603.00 $ 95,427.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 1,150.00 $ 3,450.00 $ 5,269.00 $ 15,807.00 $ 26,266.45 0.35 $ $ 27,767.39 0.37 $ $ 54,784.31 0.73 $ $ 75,047.00 1.00 $ $ 140,800.00 100.00 $ $ 147,840.00 105.00 $ $ 154,880.00 110.00 $ $ 192,896.00 137.00 $ $ 18,200.00 65.00 $ $ 23,520.00 84.00 $ $ 30,240.00 108.00 $ $ 47,880.00 171.00 $ $ 1,200.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 6,500.00 $ 2,005.00 $ 10,025.00 $ 9,311.00 0.25 $ $ 13,780.28 0.37 $ $ 60,335.28 1.62 $ $ 18,622.00 0.50 $ $ 25,000.15 $ 25,000.15 $ 42,824.72 $ 42,824.72 $ 7,880.00 $ 7,880.00 $ 87,877.00 $ 87,877.00 $ 76,890.00 110.00 $ $ 73,395.00 105.00 $ $ 81,783.00 117.00 $ $ 133.00 $ 92,967.00 $ 1,285.00 $ 109,225.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 127,500.00 $ 1,440.00 $ 122,400.00 $ 1,559.00 $ 132,515.00 $ 1,175.00 $ 36,425.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 37,200.00 $ 1,440.00 $ 44,640.00 $ 1,671.00 $ 51,801.00 $ 875.00 $ 5,250.00 $ 1,050.00 $ 6,300.00 $ 1,440.00 $ 8,640.00 $ 1,448.00 $ 8,688.00 $ 150,900.00 $ 171,000.00 $ 175,680.00 $ 193,004.00
$ 844,988.40 $ 948,225.27 $ 1,062,013.18 $ 1,453,853.00 $ 240,995.00 $ 273,647.34 $ 366,103.00
$ 204,127.39 $ 246,404.31 $ 325,848.00
$ 149,998.28 $ 199,466.00
$ 191,266.45
$ 1,828,495.77 $ 2,538,274.00
Granite ONYX Paving Company Inc. Hardy and Harper AAA
$ 111,201.15 $ 130,000.00
$ 194,400.00
$ 1,539,351.00 $ 1,727,000.00

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CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT, by and between the CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY, a municipal corporation, herein referred to as "City”, and Matich Corporation, herein referred to as, "Contractor”.

W I T N E S S E T H:

In consideration of their mutual covenants, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, material, equipment, transportation and services for BID NO. B22-06E, -07E, -08E, Avenida Los Ninos Surface Widening (C08513), Century Park Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation (C08663), & Sarah Street Pavement Rehabilitation (C08512), (the “Work”) in the City of Cathedral City, California. The Work shall be done in strict conformity with this Contract, approved Change Orders, the Invitation to Bid dated June 2, 2022, Instructions to Bidders, permits issued by the City or other agencies, theGeneral and Specific Project Requirements, Standard Specifications, Plans, Referenced Specifications, the General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions the Contractor's Bid dated June 2, 2022, and any addenda thereto (the “Contract Documents”) all of which shall be considered a part hereof as though fully set herein.

2. Contractor will comply with all Federal, State, County, and City of Cathedral City laws, regulations and policies, which are, as amended from time to time, incorporated herein by reference.

3. All work shall be done in a workman like manner and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

4. Time is of the essence in Contractor’s performance of the Work for this Contract. Contractor agrees to diligently pursue the performance and completion of the Work in every detail to the satisfaction of the City. Contractor shall commence work after the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed and agrees to have all work completed within 45 working days from the date of Notification to Proceed.

5. In consideration of said Work, City agrees to pay Contractor such sums as shall be approved by the City Engineer at lump sums and/or unit prices stated in the Contractor's Bid. The total compensation to Contractor for all Work shall not exceed One Million Three Hundred Twenty Five Thousand One Hundred Forty One Dollars ($1,325,141.00). All payments shall be subject to approval by the CityEngineer and shall be in accordance with the terms, conditions, and procedures provided in the Contract Documents.

6. The Contractor shall not knowingly pay less than the higher of the Federal minimum wage rate or the general prevailing rate for per diem wages, as determined by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations and referred to in the Invitation to Bid, to any workman employed for the work to be performed under this contract; and the Contractor shall forfeit as a penalty to the City the sum of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for each calendar day, or fraction thereof, for such workman paid by him or by any subcontractor under him in violation of this provision (Sections 1770-1777, Labor Code of California).

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7. Concurrently with the execution of this Contract, Contractor shall furnish bonds of a surety satisfactory to City, as provided in the Contract Documents, the cost of which shall be paid by Contractor.

8. Contractor agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, release and defend (even if the allegations are false, fraudulent or groundless), to the maximum extent permitted by law, the City, its City Council and each member thereof, and its officers, employees, commission members and representatives, from any and all liability, loss, suits, claims, damages, costs, judgments and expenses (including attorney's fees and costs of litigation) which in whole or in part are claimed to result from or to arise out of the usage or operation, including the malfunctioning of, or, any injury caused by, any product purchased herein; or any acts, errors or omissions (including, without limitation, professional negligence) of Contractor, its employees, representatives, subcontractors, or agents in connection with the performance of this Contract. This agreement to indemnify includes, but is not limited to, personal injury (including death at any time) and damage to property (including, but without limitation, contract or tort or patent, copyright, trade secret or trademark infringement) sustained by any person or persons (including, but not limited to, companies, or corporations, Contractor and its employees or agents, and members of the general public.

9. Except as otherwise required, Contractor shall concurrently with the execution of this Contract, furnish the City satisfactory evidence of insurance of the kinds and in the amounts provided in the Contract Documents. This insurance shall be kept in full force and effect by Contractor during this entire contract and all premiums thereon shall be promptly paid by it. Each policy shall further state that it cannot be canceled without 30 days unconditional written notice to the City and shall name the City as an additional insured. Contractor shall furnish evidence of having in effect and shall maintain Workers Compensation Insurance coverage of not less than the statutory amount or otherwise show a certificate of self-insurance, in accordance with the Workers Compensation laws of the State of California. Failure to maintain the required amounts and types of coverage throughout the duration of this Contract shall constitute a material breach of this Contract.

10. Contractor shall forfeit as a penalty to City $25.00 for each laborer, workman, or mechanic employed in the execution of this Contract by said Contractor, or any subcontractor under it, upon any of the work herein mentioned, for each calendar day during which such laborer, workman, or mechanic is required or permitted to workat other than a rate of pay provided by law for more than 8 hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week, in violation of the provisions of Sections 1810- 1815 of the Labor Code of the State of California.

11. In accepting this Contract, Contractor certifies that in the conduct of its business it does not deny the right of any individual to seek, obtain and hold employment without discrimination because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexualorientation, or military and veteran status as provided in the California Fair Employment Practice Act (Government Code Sections 12900, et seq.) Contractor agrees that a finding by the State Fair Employment Practices Commission that Contractor has engaged during the term of this Contract in any unlawful employment practice shall be deemed a breach of this Contract and Contractor shall pay to City $500.00 liquidated damages for each such breach committed under this Contract.

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12. Contractor also agrees that for contracts in excess of $30,000 that apprentices will be employed without discrimination in an approved program in a ratio established in the apprenticeship standards of the craft involved (Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6, Labor Code of California). Contractors who willfully fail to comply will be denied the right to bid on public projects for a period of six months in addition to other penalties provided by law.

13. This Contract shall not be assignable by Contractor without the written consent of City.

14. Contractor shall notify the City Engineer (in writing) forthwith when the Contract is deemed completed.

15. In accepting this Contract, Contractor certifies that no member or officer of the firm or corporation is an officer or employee of the City except to the extentpermitted by law.

16. Contractor certifies that it is the holder of any necessary California State Contractor's License and authorized to undertake the Work. Contractor must, at Contractor’s sole expense, obtain all necessary permits and licenses required for the Work, and give all necessary notices and pay all fees and taxes required by law, including, without limitation, any business license tax imposed by City. Contractor represents and declares to Agency that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature which are legally required to practice its profession.

17. The City, or its authorized auditors or representatives, shall have access to and the right to audit and reproduce any of the Contractor records to the extent the City deems necessary to insure it is receiving all money to which it is entitled under the contract and/or is paying only the amounts to which Contractor is properly entitled under the Contract or for other purposes relating to the Contract.

18. The Contractor shall maintain and preserve all such records for a period of at least three years after termination of the Contract.

19. The Contractor shall maintain all such records in the City of Cathedral City. If not, the Contractor shall, upon request, promptly deliver the records to the City or reimburse the City for all reasonable and extra costs incurred in conducting the audit at a location other than at City offices including, but not limited to, such additional (out of the City) expenses for personnel, salaries, private auditors, travel, lodging, meals and overhead.

20. In entering into this Contract or a contract with a subcontractor to supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to this Contract, Contractor and any or subcontractor is deemed to have offered and agreed to assign to City all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2, commencing with Section 16700 of Part 2 of Division 7 of the California Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials for the Contract. This assignment will be deemed made and will become effective at the time City tenders final payment to Contractor, without further acknowledgement by the Parties.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract as of the dates stated below.
"CITY"

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY,
a California municipal corporation
By:

Charles P. McClendon, City Manager
ATTEST:

Dated:

Tracey R. Hermosillo, CMC, City
Clerk
Dated:

Dated:

Eric Vail, City Attorney
“CONTRACTOR”
Dated: By:

Name:

Title:

Dated: By:

Name:

Title:
[CONTRACTOR SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED. IF CONTRACTOR IS A CORPORATION OR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TWO SIGNATURES MUST BE PROVIDED.]

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FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

WHEREAS, said Principal is required under the terms of said Contract to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of said Contract:

NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Principal, and , as
Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the just and full amount of ( ) lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if said Principal, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and well and truly keep and faithfully perform the covenants, conditions, and agreements in the said contract and any alterations made as therein provided, on his or their part to be kept and performed, at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning, and shall indemnify and save harmless, the City, its officers and agents as therein stipulated, thenthis obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and virtue.

It is acknowledged that the Contract provides for one-year guarantee period, during which time this bond remains in full force and effort.

And the said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration, or addition to the terms of the Contract or to the work to be performed thereunder or the specifications accompanying the same shall, in any way, affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration, or addition to the terms of the Contract or to the work or to the specifications. Said Surety hereby waives the provisions of Sections 2819 and 2845 of the Civil Code of the State of California.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and Surety have executed this instrument under their seals this day of , 2022, the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body.

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Packet Pg. 589 Attachment: Matich Construction Contract (3248 : Award Contract for Century Park, Sarah Street and Avenida Los Ninos Street Rehabilitation) Payment Bond 1320-1

PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

THAT the City of Cathedral City, a municipal corporation, hereinafter designated the City, has, on June 22, 2022, awarded to Matich Corporation, hereinafter designated as the Principal, a Contract for BID NO. B22-06E, -07E, -08E, Avenida Los Ninos Surface Widening (C08513), Century Park Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation (C08663), & Sarah Street Pavement Rehabilitation (C08512), and WHEREAS, said Principal is required to furnish a bond in connection and with said Contract, providing that if said Principal, or any of it or its subcontractors shall fail topay for any materials, provisions, or other supplies used in, upon, for, or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor done thereon of any kind, the Surety of this bond will pay the same to the extent hereinafter set forth:

NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Principal, and ,
as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the just and full amount of ( ), executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if said Principal, it or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, shall fail to pay for any materials, provisions, or other supplies used in, upon, for, or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor thereon of any kind or for amount due under the Unemployment Insurance Act with respect to such work or labor, or for any amounts due, or to be withheld pursuant to Sections 18806 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California with respect to such work or labor, thensaid surety will pay the same in or to an amount not exceeding the amount hereinabove set forth, and also will pay in case suit is brought upon this bond, such reasonable attorney's fees to the City as shall be fixed by the court.

This bond shall insure to the benefit of any and all persons, companies, and corporations named in Section 3181 of the Civil Code of the State of California so as to give a right of action to them or their assigns in any suit brought upon this bond.

And the said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration, or addition of the terms of the Contract or to the work to be performed thereunder or the specifications accompanying the same shall, in any way, affect its obligations of this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any change, extension of time, alteration, or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work or to the specifications. Said Surety hereby waives the provisions of Sections 2819 and 2845 of the Civil Code of the State of California.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and Surety have executed this instrument under their seals this day of , 2022, the name and
corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body.

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WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
In accordance with California Labor Code Section 1861, prior to commencement of work on the Contract, the Contractor shall sign and file with the City the following certification:
"I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract." Signature
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LIABILITY AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.0 INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, City Council and each member thereof, and every officer, employee and agent of City, from any claim, demand, damage, liability, loss, cost or expense (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees and costs) arising from any intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of the Contractor, or any of the Contractor'’ employees, or any of its subcontractors arising out of workunder this Contract.

The City does not, and shall not, waive any rights that it may have against Contractor, any of the Contractor’s employees, or any of its subcontractors underthis Section because of the acceptance by the City, or the deposit with the City,of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Contract. The hold harmless, indemnification and duty to defend provisions of this Section shall apply regardless of whether or not said insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim, demand, damage, liability, loss, cost or expense described herein. The City will not be liable for any accident, loss, or damage to the work prior to its completion and acceptance.

2.0 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

2.1 General
After award of Contract, the Contractor shall promptly obtain, at its own expense, all the insurance required by Paragraph 1340-2.0, INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, and shall submit coverage verification for review and approvalby the City upon execution of the Contract.

The Notice to Proceed with the Work under this Contract will not be issued, and the Contractor shall not commence work, until such insurance has been approved by the City. The Contractor shall not allow any subcontractors to commence work on its subcontract until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been obtained and verified by Contractor. Such insurance shall remain in full force and effect at all times during the prosecution of the Work and until the final completion and acceptance thereof.

The Notice to Proceed does not relieve the Contractor of the duty to obtain such insurance as required by Paragraph 1340-2.0 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

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2.2 Commercial General Liability Policy
The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of the Contract, a Commercial General Liability Policy, on an occurrence basis, with a minimum limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage for any one occurrence and a Two Million Dollar ($2,000,000) annual project aggregate, for all of the following:
a. Premises Operations, including Explosion, Collapse and Underground (X,C, and U) Coverage.
b. Completed Operations/Products, including X, C, and U Coverage. c. Independent Contractors.
d. Blanket Contractual.
e. Deductible shall not exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000).

2.3 Commercial Business Auto Policy
The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of this Contract a Commercial Business Auto Policy, on an occurrence basis, with a minimum amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage, providing at least all of the following coverage:
a. Coverage shall be applicable to any and all leased, owned, hired, or non-owned vehicles used in pursuit of any of the activities associated with this Contract.
b. Any and all mobile equipment, including cranes, which is not covered under said Commercial Business Auto Policy shall have said coverage provided for under the Commercial General Liability Policy. c. Deductible shall not exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000).

2.4 Workers' Compensation Insurance
The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of the Contract, Worker's Compensation and Employers' Liability insurance providing coveragefor any and all employees of Contractor:
a. The required policy shall provide coverage for Workers' Compensation(Coverage A).

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b. This policy shall provide coverage for One Million Dollars ($1,000,000)Employers' Liability (Coverage B).

2.5 Endorsements
All of the following endorsements are required to be made a part of the policiesdescribed in this Section hereof:
a. "The City, City employees and officers, the City Engineer, its consultants,elected officials, agents, and sub-consultants are hereby added as additional insured insofar as Work done under this Contract is concerned."

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b. "This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects any other valid and collectible insurance, including self-insured retention, the City may possess, and any other insurance the City does possess shall be considered excess insurance only."
c. "This insurance shall act for each insured, and additional insured, as though a separate policy had been written for each. This, however, will not act to increase the limit of liability of the insuring company. d. "Thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation shall be given to the City. Such notice shall be sent to:

Tami E. Scott, Administrative Services Director
City of Cathedral City
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234

2.6 Change in Terms
The Contractor shall provide immediate written notice to the City of any changein terms and conditions and/or reduction in the coverage of any nature to the insurance policies. The notice shall be sent to the location identified in Paragraph 1340-2.6.d, Endorsements. The Contractor shall be obligated to pay any extra premium for maintaining the insurance requirements specified herein.

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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 7.D
Meeting Date: June 22, 2022
From: Katherine Fuentes, Assistant City Manager
Title: Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation Consultants
City Council
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a FY2022-23 budget amendment in the amount of $95,880; and authorize the City Manager under his authority to execute all required agreements in a form approved by the City Attorney.

BACKGROUND:

On January 22, 2022, the City of Cathedral City hosted its annual strategic planning retreat to develop the City Council’s goals for the upcoming year. As part of the goal setting session this year, in addition to discussing the City Council’s goals for 2022, the Department Heads also presented their 2021 achievements and their 2022 planned projects. These operational goals and projects included outstanding initiatives from previous years, state mandated priorities, operational initiatives based on aging infrastructure and/or changing needs, and various others based on numerous factors.

The updated operational priorities identified by City Council in the 2022 Goal Setting Session included:
• Finance & General Government
• Streets & Infrastructure
• Community & Economic Development
• Code Enforcement
• Parks & Recreation
• Public Safety
On February 16, 2022, the City Council formally adopted Resolution 2022-09, memorializing the strategic goals of the City for 2022. Additionally, staff presented a long-term plan that would ultimately correct the City’s structural deficit in a manner that is both transparent, equitable, and sustainable. The framework of this Five-Year Strategic Plan (5YSP) is anchored in the City Council’s established priorities outlined above and will seek to align itself with the needs of the community in every subsequent

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version thereafter. As currently proposed, this strategic initiative will include the following major deliverables in FY2022-23:
• Development of Department Five-Year Project Pipelines & Organizational Charts • Development of a Community Outreach & Education Campaign o Community & Employee Surveys
o Community Townhall Events
• Various City Council/Staff Strategy Sessions & Public Meetings o Adopt Community Outreach & Education Campaign
o Adopt Five-Year Project Pipelines and Organizational Charts • Adopt a FY2023-24 & FY2024-25 Biennial Budget that Incorporates the Strategic Planning Efforts Outlined Above
Currently, the Executive Team is working to finalize the first drafts of their respective Five-Year Project Pipelines and Organizational Charts. The next phase of this project includes hiring a community education and outreach survey consultant and a strategic planning facilitator. The City has selected two separate firms to assist with this project, the agreements are being proposed for approval this evening.

DISCUSSION:

On May 17, 2022, the City released an informal Request for Proposals (RFP) for public policy-oriented opinion research services. Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3) was the only firm to submit a proposal. FM3 has been performing this type of work since 1981 and has conducted research on behalf of Cathedral City on five (5) ballot measures over the last 12 years, including completing a survey of Cathedral City voters on behalf of the Desert Recreation District. The firms extensive experience conducting resident satisfaction, strategic, and budgetary planning, policy, and ballot measure surveys throughout the Coachella Valley, Riverside County, and the state make them uniquely qualified for the award.

For this specific project, FM3 is recommending a 20-minute survey (English and Spanish) among 500 Cathedral City residents 18 years of age or older using an address-based sampling methodology to collect from a demographically and geographically representative sample of adults. The proposal also includes the option of conducting four (4) focus groups with populations that may feel less heard or less engaged. The final survey sampling methodology and overall research approach will be determined in collaboration with the Cathedral City Executive Team, including the topics of the questionnaire that would solicit optimal feedback on the policy priorities outlined by the City Council at the 2022 Goal Setting Session.

In addition to public policy-oriented opinion research services, the City is also sourcing facilitation services for the 5YSP efforts outlined above. Moore Lacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) was established in 1982 by a community of designers, planners, and engineers who believe communities can plan their own futures using inclusive and participatory planning outreach, which results in better policies, projects, and programs. Today they have over 200 employees, 15 locations, and 37 areas of expertise, including strategic planning and facilitation.

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In order to proceed with the 5YSP work plan, staff will need to bring on a community survey and facilitation consultant to complete the upcoming deliverables. Staff is looking to complete the community survey and facilitation work prior to the end of FY2022-23.

The survey is estimated to be completed prior to the end of the calendar year 2022, and results presented to the City Council in January 2023. Both consultants will work in conjunction with one another to cohesively design the 5YSP.

FISCAL IMPACT:

It is recommended that the City Council approve a general fund budget amendment for a total of $95,880 account number 100-130-131-8601 and authorize the City Manager to execute the professional service agreements under his authority, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

The cost associated with each agreement is within City Manager authority, however, these expenditures could not have been forecasted in the FY2022-2023 Biennial Budget, which now requires a budget amendment to accommodate this new Council initiative. Below is a breakdown of the not to exceed contract amounts within the City Manager’s approval authority:

Consultant Services Cost
FM3 500-Adult Resident Sample / 20-minute Survey $ 29,750 Three (3) Focus Groups $ 40,250
Travel Expenses Included
Total: $ 70,000
MIG Project Initiation and Team Meetings $ 7,420
City Council Interviews (5) $ 2,260
City Council Workshops (2) $ 6,190
Executive Staff Workshops (3) $ 5,920
Vision and Goal Development & Documentation $ 4,090
Travel Expenses Included
Total: $ 25,880
ATTACHMENTS:

Request for Proposal_Community Survey MAY 2022
921-6369 Cathedral City Proposal
Professional Services Agreement with FM3_JUN2022
Professional Services Agreement with MIG_JUN2022 FINAL

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City of Cathedral City
Community Education &
Outreach Survey
Informal Request for Proposal (RFP)
Prepared by the City of Cathedral City
City Manager’s Office
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234

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Packet Pg. 600 Attachment: Request for Proposal_Community Survey MAY 2022 (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation Introduction & Overview
Project Overview
The City of Cathedral City is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to conduct one (1) scientific community survey to gather resident feedback and measure satisfaction with City services and quality of life goals by the end of calendar year 2022. The selected consultant will develop an appropriate survey process and methodology to measure community input and sentiment on various topics. The consultant will be responsible for creating and administering the survey after obtaining City staff input on questions; tabulating the results; and presenting a final product to City officials in a written report and PowerPoint slide deck for formal presentations.

This Community Education & Outreach Survey is part of a larger Five-Year Strategic Plan (5YSP) that the City is exploring in an effort to align City priorities with City resources and invest in effective and sustainable long-term solutions. The information gathered from the survey will help the City better understand the community’s priorities, concerns, and needs. As the City Council continues to formalize its plans for the future, staff will simultaneously be crafting a comprehensive Community Outreach Campaign to engage the community in restructuring the future of Cathedral City. The survey will be the focus of this campaign and the first step towards creating a more inclusive vision for the future.

The goal of the Community Education & Outreach Survey is also to educate the community on the major functions and services provided by the organization, the financial realities and limitations, and the main priorities of the organization over the next five-years; thereby allowing the community to provide educated feedback on their classification of priorities. The City is committed to utilizing this feedback, in conjunction with the work the Executive Team and the City Council are performing, to drive real cost savings for citizens through the reduction of bureaucratic layers; to improve services through the utilization of cross-functional teams that respond to community needs by being versatile, transparent and focused; and to balance future budgets by strategically aligning City priorities with City resources.

City Background
Incorporated in 1981, Cathedral City is the second largest municipality in the Coachella Valley with a population of approximately 55,500 people, providing a quality lifestyle and business climate for all who call it home. Located within the Coachella Valley, the City is the very essence of Southern California lifestyle, a destination of friendly neighborhoods, lush country clubs, diverse shopping and unlimited business potential.

Strategically located, with borders on both sides of Interstate 10, the City ranks in the top three cities in the Coachella Valley in population, retail sales, and total taxable sales. Cathedral City is about 2 hours from two major metropolitan cities, Los Angeles and San Diego.

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Packet Pg. 601 Attachment: Request for Proposal_Community Survey MAY 2022 (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation An established Charter City as of 2018, Cathedral City has a Council-Manager form of government with five City Councilmembers serving within one of the five districts for four-year terms. The City Council has a rotating Mayor appointment each December and they serve as Chair of the Council for a one-year term.

Community Profile & Demographics
A melting pot in every sense, Cathedral City is home to an incredibly diverse population. As the second most populous city in the Valley, Cathedral City’s diversity is reflected in age, ethnicity, income, and education level. In 2020, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) conducted a Municipal Equity Index (MEI) evaluation and Cathedral City received a perfect score of 100. This perfect score is a testament to the equality and opportunity City leadership strives to offer to all residents regardless of the age, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

The City’s broad diversity underscores the importance of an equitably designed and thoroughly implemented survey. Below are community characteristics to help RFP respondents understand likely community needs:

Gender Income:

Male 50.6% $0 - $15,000 13.4%
Female 49.4% $15,000 - $24,999 13.1%
$25,000 - $34,999 10.8%
Age: $35,000 - $49,999 15.2%
Under 18 Years 27.7% $50,000 - $74,999 17.7%
55 Years and older 28.1% $75,000 - $99,999 11.6%
$100,000 - $149,999 11.3%
Race: $150,000 + 6.9%
White 68.6% Average Household Income $63,901
African American, Native, & Pacific Islander 3.8% Median Household Income $45,891 Hispanic or Latino 56.7% Per Capita Income $21,312
Non-Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
LGBTQ (estimate) 30% Education
Grade K - 8 11.3%
Housing Grade 9 - 11 12.1%
Total Housing Units 21,248 High School Graduate 27.5%
Owner occupied 40.3% Some College, No Degree 21.6%
Renter occupied 39.7% Associates Degree 6.8%
Vehicles per household 1.88 Bachelor's Degree 10.5%
Graduate Degree 7.4%
No Schooling Completed 2.9%

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Packet Pg. 602 Attachment: Request for Proposal_Community Survey MAY 2022 (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation Project Objectives
The City has never formally conducted a comprehensive community survey in an effort to gauge resident’ general satisfaction with City services, community aspirations and concerns, and other policy-related topics of this magnitude. The City has previously conducted surveys to poll residents on specific ballot measures. The most recent polling conducted by the Desert Recreation District (DRD) was in Spring 2022 to gauge support for the annexation of the City into the Desert Recreation District, which will require 2/3rds voter approval during the November 2022 election.

The City’s intent is to conduct a broader community survey beginning in late 2022 and may consider conducting future surveys on a two-year cycle. The initial survey should include questions that could be used as benchmarksfor future surveys. The survey may also evaluate the community’s openness to considering additional revenue options for City priorities.

Input from surveying the public will help the City better understand the community, inform the Five-Year Strategic Plan, and be used to evaluate potential revenue enhancement measures that could be placed on a ballot in November 2024.

Goals include:
• Measure general attitude of residents toward City services and programs • Determine residents’ priorities and areas of concern
• Receive feedback on key policy issues
• Understand interest in increasing City revenues
• Determine residents’ views on local and regional issues Scope of Work
The purpose of this informal Request for Proposals (RFP) is to select a qualified research firm to conduct a survey of adult residents, provide recommendations to help City staff optimize quality survey questions, and identify ways to reach the City’s diverse stakeholders.

The selected firm will:

1. Survey Development: The consulting firm will collaborate with City staff to determine the most cost-effective, reasonable and productive survey methodology. Provide recommendations on the number of survey questions and duration of survey to maximize engagement results, suggested content and questions, number of survey interviews to

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Packet Pg. 603 Attachment: Request for Proposal_Community Survey MAY 2022 (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation complete, and languages in which to conduct the survey. The firm will host meeting(s) to kick-off the project with City staff and additional meetings to finalize a survey. a. Objective survey questions should gauge community sentiment and perceptions about:
i. Resident satisfaction with existing City services.
ii. Ideas/opportunities for additional City services.
iii. Service priorities if budget restructuring becomes necessary. iv. Willingness to fund certain services in the form of new taxes or fees. b. Make recommendations on supplementary approaches to further the research goals of the City including community outreach, utilization of focus groups, etc. c. Develop survey questions to gauge community perceptions and satisfaction levels on:
i. Quality of Life
ii. Sense of Community
iii. City Services
iv. Infrastructure
v. Land Use & Housing
vi. Economic Development
vii. Parks & Recreation
viii. Public Safety & Homelessness
ix. General City Communication
x. Important Issues Facing the City (State Mandates, etc.)

2. Survey Execution: The firm will administer the survey after finalizing the process, content, and scope of questions are developed and approved by the City. The firm will also create survey instruments, work plans and schedules, in consultation with City staff. a. Recommend appropriate methodologies and strategies for providing the best data samples, objective results and valid findings, including one or a combination of mediums such as phone, text, mail, internet, and/or in-person interviews. b. Conduct the survey(s) in both English and Spanish ideally by fall/winter 2022.

Provide a timeline of major deliverables and how the firm plans to complete the SOW.

3. Data Analysis: The firm will provide the City with a report of the survey’s findings. draft (within 30 days of the survey’s completion) and final report of the survey’s results in both detailed and summarized form, including any conclusions or recommendations drawn from the findings.

4. Presentation: The firm will meet with City staff to review preliminary results, written report, overarching themes, and potential data conclusions. Additionally, the firm will:

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Packet Pg. 604 Attachment: Request for Proposal_Community Survey MAY 2022 (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation a. Present the final results to City staff for review and approval. b. Present the final results to City Council and other key stakeholders identified by the City (minimum of three PowerPoint presentations, if necessary). c. All presentations will be developed in collaboration with City staff, with length and content varied based on the audience.

5. Data Access: The firm will provide all raw data from the survey, including:
a. The collected, raw data in a format the City can continue to analyze and utilize. b. Provide the data in a manner that is clear and easy to understand.

Please note, the scope of the firm’s services may encompass additional/fewer services outside the aforementioned items that would be negotiated and mutually agreed upon by the City and firm. Any additions/reductions should be explained in the proposal based on their more costeffective and/or reasonable methodology.

Submittal Requirements
All responses must be submitted electronically to Katherine Fuentes, Assistant City Manager, at [email protected] and include the following:
• Cover Letter: Explain the firm’s experience providing similar services for governmental entities, including experience identifying important policy options based on research and analysis. Introduce the project team and any relevant experience, particularly in the Coachella Valley or other desert communities with similar demographics. • Response to Scope of Work: Address each bullet in the above SOW on how the firm will complete, suggestions on different approaches, etc. Include a timeline of the project and cost proposal.
• References: Provide at least three (3) municipal case studies of the firm’s recent work.

Case studies would showcase the firm’s approach to developing surveys, format and type of questions generated, and how the data was presented. Include the name of the organization, summary of work performed and contact information. • Budget: Cost proposals to complete the above SOW, as well as any recommended alternative scope of services.
o If the fee is based on hourly rates, include rates for all team members, the expected range of billable hours, and a “not to exceed” budget. o Identify how potential options regarding methodology, sample size, number of survey questions and conducting a survey in Spanish could affect the cost. o Provide proposed incremental costs for any optional services, or other variability in services, particularly the cost for additional presentations beyond a minimum of three (3).

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Submittal Deadline
Interested parties should submit their proposals electronically by 5:00 PM on May 31, 2022.

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Education and Outreach
Survey Proposal
Submitted by FM3 Research
Contact:

Richard Bernard, Ph.D.

Partner
May 31, 2022 921-6369

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CONTENTS
1 COVER LETTER........................................................................................................................................................1 2 RESPONSE TO SCOPE OF WORK .................................................................................................................................5

2.1 Research Approach: Methodology and Work Plan ....................................................................................6

2.1.1 Phase 1 - Research Design..................................................................................................................6

2.1.2 Phase 2 - Data Collection....................................................................................................................9

2.1.3 Phase 3 - Data Analysis and Reporting ............................................................................................ 10

2.2 Project Timeline....................................................................................................................................... 12

2.3 Focus Group Research (Optional)............................................................................................................ 13 3 REFERENCES AND EXPERIENCE................................................................................................................................ 14

3.1 FM3’s Background and Relevant Experience .......................................................................................... 14

3.1.1 Experience Conducting Resident Community Surveys.................................................................... 14

3.1.2 Experience in Cathedral City and the Coachella Valley ................................................................... 16

3.1.3 Experience Conducting Research in Diverse Communities............................................................. 18

3.2 References and Case Studies................................................................................................................... 18 4 BUDGET/COST OF SERVICES................................................................................................................................... 21 APPENDIX A: FM3 TEAM BIOS: PAGE 23
APPENDIX B: EXAMPLE OF WORK: TORRANCE COMMUNITY STUDY: PAGE 28 APPENDIX C: EXAMPLE OF WORK: CITY OF BELLFLOWER RESIDENT SATISFACTION STUDY: PAGE 47

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May 31, 2022
Katherine Fuentes
Assistant City Manager, Cathedral City
City Manager’s Office
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Dear Ms. Fuentes,
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3 Research or FM3) is pleased to present this proposal to conduct a community education and outreach survey for Cathedral City. FM3 has conducted research on behalf of Cathedral City in their successful efforts to pass five ballot measures over the last 12 years, and just completed a survey of Cathedral City voters on behalf of the Desert Recreation District in May. We believe our experience in Cathedral City, coupled with the work we have done throughout the Coachella Valley and Riverside County and extensive experience conducting resident satisfaction, strategic, and budgetary planning, policy, and ballot measure surveys throughout the state, makes us uniquely qualified to conduct this research for Cathedral City.

FM3 has been performing public policy-oriented opinion research since 1981 on issues of major economic and social concern, such as constituent satisfaction with public services and support for policy proposals; budgetary issues and taxation; education; public safety; parks and open space; transportation; health care; growth and property development; environmental protection; natural resource conservation and development; communications technology; energy development; racial, economic, and social equity; and organizational branding. FM3’s principal business and philosophy is to provide timely public opinion analysis designed to help policymakers make decisions, and we pride ourselves on helping local cities meet their objectives to improve their residents’ quality of life and protect the valued sense of community.

The research that FM3 conducts goes far beyond simply documenting the knowledge, views, and behaviors of various populations. Rather, our work produces actionable data which provides a strategic roadmap for policy makers to inform community outreach and communication efforts. FM3’s clients benefit from our significant experience translating survey data into meaningful recommendations that help provide direction for public agencies on a variety of goals, including policy changes to better serve the needs of residents.

In any given year, FM3 conducts as many as 500 surveys and 160 focus groups (as well as other types of opinion research), which we use to provide strategic insights and advice to our clients. All key FM3 staff members have advanced degrees in public policy, research methods, and/or extensive experience working in state and local government; and every FM3 project is personally led by one of our firm’s partners.

FM3 understands that Cathedral City would like to conduct a community survey to better understand attitudes toward city services, programs and infrastructure, residents’ priorities and concerns, opinions on current and proposed policies, and assess perception of need and opinions toward increasing City revenues (through a potential funding measure or fees). FM3 also recognizes that the objective is to understand views today, but also

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Packet Pg. 609 Attachment: 921-6369 Cathedral City Proposal (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation Consultants) 2 to design a survey that is future-thinking and will assist the City in formulating the Five-Year Strategic Plan (the survey can also inform and lead to revisions in a General Plan or budget priorities and help develop effective longterm solutions). The survey will be designed as not only a tool for listening, but also to help the City develop its simultaneous Community Outreach Campaign. FM3 surveys help cities like Cathedral City identify how their residents feel about policies and priorities and also how to educate residents about them.

For this project, FM3 recommends conducting a 20-minute survey among 500 Cathedral City residents 18 years of age or older using an address-based sampling methodology. This research approach would employ four different contact methods (landline and cellular telephone calls, emails, text messages, and mailed postcards) and two different collection methods (landline and cellular telephone calls and online interviews). By offering a variety of contact and data collection methods, FM3 ensures survey responses are collected from a demographically and geographically representative sample of adults in your community because all residents have the opportunity to be selected for the survey. To further provide the greatest opportunity for inclusion, we recommend, as we have in the past, offering the survey in Spanish.

We also propose the option of conducting four focus groups with populations which may feel less heard or are less engaged, including seniors, LGBTQ residents, Spanish-speaking residents, and residents in a particular geographic area. These focus groups will allow us to get a deeper and richer understanding of how to better serve these residents and also inform the content of the survey that would follow.

We believe our firm is the clear choice to conduct a community survey on Cathedral City’s behalf for several reasons detailed in our proposal, including the following:
• FM3 is a recognized leader in conducting resident satisfaction, budget priority, and strategic and long-range planning and outreach survey research for cities and other local government agencies. Our research has helped inform the municipal budgets and policy priorities of more than 300 cities and other local agencies throughout the U.S. Our research findings and recommendations have been strategically utilized by numerous municipalities for activities such as developing 5-year strategic plans, setting budgetary priorities, updating general plans, developing public policies, and creating internal performance measurement systems. Research conducted by FM3 for the City of San José, for example, was leveraged to help develop that city’s internal performance measurement system, “Investing in Results.” • FM3 has experience conducting research in and on behalf of Cathedral City, which provides us with an understanding of public attitudes regarding a variety of issues. FM3 conducted the most recent research among Cathedral City residents on behalf of the Desert Recreation District to assess a potential park and recreation ballot measure and opinions toward the District taking responsibility for the ongoing maintenance and programs in the City’s parks and recreation areas. In 2021, FM3 conducted research the helped lead to the successful passage of Cathedral City’s Measure B to establish limitations for short-term vacation rentals.

And between 2010 and 2016, FM3 research helped pass four Cathedral City ballot measures, including a charter amendment, the City’s first utility user tax, a one cent sales tax, and the renewal of that sales tax a few years later. FM3 has also conducted research among Cathedral City residents on behalf of the Riverside County Transportation Commission and other special districts, agencies, and organizations within the region.

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Packet Pg. 610 Attachment: 921-6369 Cathedral City Proposal (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation Consultants) 3 FM3 has also led research efforts in other Coachella Valley cities, including Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs, as well as throughout the entire Coachella Valley region for regional agencies and tribes and private entities.
• FM3 is committed to equity within our practice of research. This manifests itself in a multitude of ways— including among our own staff and in the work we do. We understand that California is an extraordinarily diverse state where the views of communities of color are critical to every major policy debate, and where any research project must take particular care to capture diverse opinions accurately. We regularly conduct survey and focus group research with a wide range of communities of color and in multiple languages, including Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Korean, among others. Moreover, we often work in cities with a sizeable percentage of residents who are members of the LGBTQ community, including San Francisco and West Hollywood. The FM3 team for this proposed Cathedral City research reflects this diverse community, and we take hearing the diversity of voices in our research very seriously. • FM3 provides a commitment to personalized client service. As a medium-sized research firm, FM3 provides its clients with a level of personal attention and service from our senior staff that is more often associated with much smaller organizations, while concurrently offering the wide range of services, adherence to expedited timelines, and absolute quality control that is to be expected from larger research firms. FM3’s inhouse Data Processing and Graphic Design departments allow us to meet the inherent demands of even the most aggressive deadlines and, further, to provide a wider variety of services than would otherwise be possible—such as performing advanced statistical analysis to reap the greatest possible insight from your data. Perhaps of greatest significance is the fact that every FM3 project is personally led by one of our firm’s Partners, each of whom is a nationally respected authority on public opinion research in their own right.

As the FM3 Partner for this project, I will be available and engaged throughout its duration from day one, and I will be present for all project-related calls and in-person meetings. With the assistance of FM3 Vice President Adam Sonenshein and Ms. Covarrubias, I will personally design, draft, and interpret every aspect of your research and will remain available and involved with your project for as long as you need us after the research itself is complete. However, we believe FM3’s team approach adds strength to the research we conduct because of the different perspectives each member brings to it. The project manager does not operate in a vacuum, but rather, as we devise the sample, draft the survey, and analyze the results, we discuss and integrate the suggestions (from question wording to key findings) and diverse perspective of each FM3 team member, leading to a stronger and more valuable product for Cathedral City (bios of the FM3 Cathedral City team can be found in Appendix A). Furthermore, at FM3, we view the results of our surveys as an ongoing resource for our clients and will be happy to conduct additional analysis or give additional presentations of the results upon request.

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Packet Pg. 611 Attachment: 921-6369 Cathedral City Proposal (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation Consultants) 4 Our team would be very pleased to again work with Cathedral City to help ensure the success of this important project. If you have any questions regarding this proposal or would like any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. We appreciate your time evaluating our submission, and we thank you very much for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Richard Bernard, Ph.D., Partner
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3)
12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 350
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 428-1809 (cell)
(310) 828-1183 (office)
(310) 453-6562 (fax)
[email protected]
www.fm3research.com

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Packet Pg. 612 Attachment: 921-6369 Cathedral City Proposal (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation Consultants) 5 2 RESPONSE TO SCOPE OF WORK
In this section, FM3 provides a detailed explanation of our proposed methodology and research approach, including the work plan, deliverables, and timeline.

As stated in the RFP, FM3 understands that Cathedral City is seeking a community survey to assess general attitudes of residents toward City services and programs, determine resident concerns and priorities and views on local issues, assess policy issues and proposals, and measure support and opposition for potential revenue options.

The results and survey analysis will help the City to better understand community views, assist the City in its decision-making to best meet residents’ needs and goals, and inform the City’s Community Outreach Campaign.

A community survey such as this can play an important role in creating the City’s Five-Year Strategic Plan, as well as in developing budget priorities and in reviewing or revising other City policies and plans.

As a full-service research firm, FM3 conducts every part of the research process, with the exception of the actual interviewing of respondents, in-house. Our fully-staffed Data Processing and Graphic Design departments enable us to provide exceptional quality control while meeting even the most ambitious deadlines. FM3’s ability to complete a course of research quickly and efficiently has been demonstrated time and time again under the unrelenting pressure of the political campaign environment—in which governors, U.S. senators, and members of Congress have come to rely on our ability to provide exceptionally accurate research quickly and cost-effectively.

Although the final methodology, sample size, and survey length will be decided in consultation with the City, FM3 recommends conducting a dual-mode survey (offered online and via landline and cellular phones) among 500 Cathedral City adult residents using an address-based sample to meet the City’s objectives. A sample size of 500 respondents will result in a margin of sampling error of +/-4.5 percentage points for the full sample (the margin of sampling error for subgroups within the City’s population will be higher). This sample size will provide statistically reliable results and provide a large enough sample size to look at key subgroups within the population, including by race/ethnicity, age, LGBTQ, region of the City, and other demographics.

Given the breadth of issues the City would like to explore, FM3 recommends a survey length of 20 minutes. A 20- minute survey would allow approximately 50 to 70 unique questions. In Section 4: Budget/Cost of Services, we also provide costs for an 18-minute survey for budgetary considerations.

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Packet Pg. 613 Attachment: 921-6369 Cathedral City Proposal (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation Consultants) 6 2.1 Research Approach: Methodology and Work Plan
Although the survey sampling methodology and overall research approach will be determined in collaboration with the Cathedral City team, for this project, FM3 recommends conducting an addressbased survey among adult Cathedral City residents. This methodology enables us to collect opinions from a sample of residents reflecting the demographic characteristics of your community's population and their geographic distribution.

Furthermore, by employing four different contact methods (telephone calls, emails, text messages, and mailed postcards) and two different data collection modes (telephone – cellular and landline and online interviews), this approach provides a wide range of ways for residents to participate in the survey and ensures that potential survey respondents whose telephone numbers or email addresses are not available via public or consumer records (or who are unwilling to respond to a phone call or email) can be included in the survey's sample. In all, this methodology best allows all residents to have the opportunity to be selected for the survey and helps to ensure equity and inclusion and the ability of the research team to generalize the findings to the broader population of interest. As shown in Figure 1 above, we approach conducting these surveys in three phases, which we describe in more detail in the following sections.

In Section 4: Budget/Costs of Services, we offer the cost without utilizing postcards as a contact method for your budgetary considerations. We recommend postcards to provide the greatest opportunity for every resident of Cathedral City to have the opportunity to be selected for the survey—including those for whom an email or telephone number could not be located (enhancing the equity and inclusion of our sample methodology).

However, other jurisdictions have chosen to forego postcards for budgetary reasons, and we are confident we can successfully reach a representative sample of Cathedral City residents without them if needed.

2.1.1 Phase 1 - Research Design

2.1.1.1 Sample Preparation
FM3 will construct a sample by randomly selecting addresses from a list of all residential addresses in Cathedral City. FM3 will then match the addresses in the sample against public and commercial databases to acquire residents’ email and telephone contact information. In the end, each address in the sample will have at least a mailing address, but also potentially telephone numbers and email addresses for residents living at the address.

FM3 will then analyze the sample and select which contact method to use for each address.

While FM3 is acquiring and preparing the sample, we will also establish demographic and geographic quotas of your residents ages 18+ using data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. FM3 will use those quotas and voter registration information as necessary during the data collection phase—and after the interviews are completed— to ensure the final sample reflects your community's overall adult population demographics, including age, Phase 1

RESEARCH DESIGN
Phase 2

DATA COLLECTION
Phase 3

DATA ANALYSIS & REPORTING
Figure 1: Research Phases

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Packet Pg. 614 Attachment: 921-6369 Cathedral City Proposal (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation Consultants) 7 gender, ethnicity/race, LGBTQ, registered voters, and homeownership. Figure 2 provides an illustration of the sampling preparation.

Figure 2: FM3 Address-based Survey Sample Preparation

2.1.1.2 Questionnaire Design
In designing the research for this project, FM3 will draw from its knowledge of public opinion survey methodology; our comprehensive review of Cathedral City’s past survey research (including tracking past questions when appropriate); the City’s current and future objectives and needs; and our own vast library of research for other municipalities. The process will begin with an initial kickoff meeting (either in-person or via conference call) between the FM3 team and City staff members assigned to this project, during which we will hold a comprehensive discussion of the topics the City would like to address, including any major issues or challenges that should be explored in the survey. FM3 will then present a first draft of the questionnaire to the City for review and comment. After collecting feedback on the first draft, we will revise and refine the survey.

We foresee proceeding through several drafts, incorporating feedback from City staff before each revision to develop a research instrument that will obtain all the information desired. Before interviewing commences, FM3 will secure approval from the appropriate City representative on the final version of the questionnaire. Once the questionnaire is approved, it will be translated into Spanish.

Though the final survey questionnaire will be developed with extensive input and collaboration from the City’s team, FM3 anticipates that the final survey may address some of the following question areas, among others:

FM3 identifies universe of residential addresses,
either provided by client or acquired by FM3.

FM3 pulls a random sample of addresses and
uses publicly and commercially available
databases to match phone numbers and email
addresses to residents living at those addresses.
(XXX) XXX-XXXX
[email protected]
For each address in the sample, FM3 will have at
least one potential contact method – a person to
email, a person to call/text, or a mailing address.

FM3 uses demographic data from the US Census
and geographic data from the list of addresses to
set quotas, ensuring that respondents in the
sample reflect the overall residential population.

XXX Main Street
(XXX) XXX-XXXX
[email protected]
XXX Cedar Street
XXX Park Street, #12
(XXX) XXX-XXXX
Gender Ethnicity Zip Code Age

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Packet Pg. 615 Attachment: 921-6369 Cathedral City Proposal (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation Consultants) 8 • Do residents believe Cathedral City and the Coachella Valley region are headed in the right direction or off on the wrong track?
• How do residents rate the quality of life in Cathedral City/Cathedral City as a place to live? • How do they rate the sense of community in Cathedral City or sense of community pride? • Do residents approve or disapprove of the job being done by City government and key departments? • What do they consider the most serious issues facing the City (top-of-mind and/or rating when presented with specific issues)? How important are potential issues of key concern, which could include local response to homelessness, the local economy, development, housing, transportation, condition of streets and roads (and other infrastructure), public safety, and social and racial equity and inclusion? • How do they rate the job being done by the City in managing funds or being fiscally responsible? • Do they believe there is a need for more funding to provide the city services residents need and want? • For what City services do they perceive a need for more, less, or the same level of funding? • What is the level of support or opposition toward new taxes or fees to fund City services? And what specific services would they prioritize for these funds? This could include testing a specific potential revenue measure (general or special purpose) with a subset of respondents in the sample who are registered to vote or who are likely to vote in a particular election.
• How satisfied are residents with the job that Cathedral City is doing providing city services? • What is the relationship between the importance/priority residents place on individual City-provided services and residents’ satisfaction with their delivery? Services tested could include those related to public safety, the condition of infrastructure, parks and recreation, zoning and building safety, homelessness, housing, economic development, land use, among others.
• What are their views of public safety in Cathedral City and specific public safety services? How would residents rate their personal safety in the City?
• What are their priorities for the City when thinking about the future and their reaction to specific city proposals, which could include public safety, police relations, land development, economic development, transportation, housing, homelessness, beautification, parks and recreation, communication, among others? • What sources do residents turn to for information or news about the City—and how often? • How satisfied are residents with the information they receive from the City? • How do they prefer to get information about the City? • Do they feel they have opportunities to express their opinions to the City? • Have they had contact with City employees/staff? How do they evaluate these interactions (was the person they spoke with accessible, helpful, professional, and knowledgeable)? • How do they rate the community for making residents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome/accepted, respecting residents from diverse backgrounds, treating all residents fairly, providing equal employment opportunities, and providing equal access to housing for residents of all backgrounds? In addition, the survey instrument will gather relevant demographic information to allow for the analysis of responses by gender, age, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ, language of interview, education, homeownership, voter registration, and other relevant demographic groupings.

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Packet Pg. 616 Attachment: 921-6369 Cathedral City Proposal (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation Consultants) 9 FM3 understands this is the first resident survey conducted by Cathedral City. As such, it will serve as a benchmark study, and many questions will be designed to be tracked in future research to evaluate trends, such as changing opinions and perceptions based on City initiatives or outreach campaigns or the ever-changing social, political, economic, and, in recent years, public health landscape.

2.1.1.3 Translation
Once the questionnaire is approved, the telephone survey will be translated into Spanish. Public opinion research industry best practice involves providing language options for all cultural-linguistic groups that comprise more than approximately 10-15 percent of the total population of interest for a given study. As a result, FM3 recommends conducting the survey in English and Spanish, given that 57 percent of the Cathedral City population identifies as Hispanic or Latino. Note that we recommend—and our cost proposal reflects—offering the survey in Spanish to those participating by telephone only. Our experience and best practices suggest that conducting online interviews in Spanish is not usually cost-effective because very few eligible participants prefer to respond online in their respective language. However, we will be happy to provide costs to conduct online interviews in Spanish if the City so desires.

2.1.1.4 Contact Method Preparation
Because subsets of the sample will be invited to take the survey online, FM3 will create initial drafts of email, text, and postcard invitations for your review. (Email and text invitations will contain a unique link and postcard invitations will include a generic short link and a unique code.) Additionally, to elevate comfort levels in taking the survey, we recommend the invitations include your City seal or logo, with a note explaining you have hired an independent public opinion research firm to conduct a survey about local issues that are relevant to your residents, and electronically “signed” by a senior City official.

Please note that FM3’s use of text messages to distribute survey invitations has been vetted by independent legal counsel and determined to be in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including the U.S. Telephone Consumer Protection Act (known as the TCPA).

2.1.2 Phase 2 - Data Collection

2.1.2.1 Online Interviews
Based upon the final sample specifications, FM3 will set a target number of interviews to be completed online and construct an estimate of how many of those respondents are likely to take the survey online after receiving either an email or postcard invitation. (To mitigate against potential data collection mode bias, FM3 currently recommends a relatively even balance of online and telephone completes.) Next, we will estimate the email invitation response rate based upon your community's demographics and send out invitation emails to a random selection of email addresses from the sample sufficient to achieve the target number of online completes from email invitations. FM3 will design, print, and mail postcard invitations to a subset of addresses in the sample without telephone numbers or email addresses. Depending upon response rates, we may also send out reminder emails to recipients who have not yet taken the survey or new email invitations to additional addresses in the sample. FM3 will send out a number of text message invitations to help reach the overall target number of online completes and complement the email and postcard contact methods.

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Packet Pg. 617 Attachment: 921-6369 Cathedral City Proposal (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation Consultants) 10 2.1.2.2 Telephone Interviewing
Within a week of the initial distribution of email, text message and postcard invitations, FM3 will compare the demographic and geographic characteristics of the online completes against our Census-derived quotas and begin conducting telephone interviews to balance out the sample and target underrepresented subgroups. Telephone interviewing is conducted on various days (weekdays and weekends) and times (evenings on the weekdays and Sunday, late morning to the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday) and FM3 employs a system of call backs (including booking appointments for those unable to complete the survey at the time they were first contacted) to provide the greatest opportunity to participate as well as increase the survey yield. Figure 3 illustrates the address-based data collection process.

Figure 3: FM3 Address-based Survey Data Collection

2.1.2.3 Pre-test and Data Quality Control Monitoring
Once approved for fielding, the survey questionnaire will be pre-tested with a sufficient number of respondents to assure ease of administration and flow. Such testing will also verify the length of the questionnaire and the clarity and comprehensibility of survey questions. The results of the pre-test will be reviewed with City staff to determine whether any adjustments need to be made before interviewing proceeds.

Throughout the data collection phase, the Project Manager and statistical analysts assigned to your project will review responses daily to ensure data and sample integrity.

2.1.3 Phase 3 - Data Analysis and Reporting

2.1.3.1 Data Analysis
All survey responses will be analyzed by FM3’s Data Processing and Analysis Department staff using customized installations of Survey System and SAS software, both well-documented and widely used data-analysis software FM3 sends postcards to a random sample of
addresses without other contact information, sends
emails to residents in sample with email
addresses, and sends texts to residents with cell
phone numbers. All contact methods invite
residents to take the survey online.

FM3 identifies how many additional
interviews are needed to fill each quota.

FM3 completes telephone interviews with
residents sufficient to fill each quota.

Gender Ethnicity Zip Code Age
Gender Ethnicity Zip Code Age
Gender Ethnicity Zip Code Age
FM3 sets demographic and geographic quotas.

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Packet Pg. 618 Attachment: 921-6369 Cathedral City Proposal (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation Consultants) 11 packages. Open-ended responses, if included in the survey questionnaire, will be further reviewed, coded, and grouped into thematic categories.

One to two days after interviewing has been completed, the topline survey results will be generated and FM3's initial analysis will begin. These results will show the overall percentage of respondents who chose each answer option for all survey questions.

Within two to three days, FM3 will complete a comprehensive set of cross-tabulated results. The cross-tabulated results include a table for each question or demographic variable in the survey, with a series of up to 180 columns indicating how various subgroups of residents responded to that question. The cross-tabulated results will make it possible to detect how responses differ, if at all, among various subsets of the sample. For example, it will be possible to compare answers provided by men and women; residents of various age categories and income levels; responses based on ethnicity/race, homeowners and renters, residents living in different areas of the City; members of the LGBTQ community and other residents; and many more subgroups.

2.1.3.2 Reporting and Deliverables
FM3 will review the preliminary survey results and data with City staff and generate a detailed PowerPoint and written report of the survey results, including demographic breakouts and summaries of key findings, conclusions, and recommendations—first in draft form for your review and input (and provided within 30 days of the survey’s completion as stated in the RFP) before producing the final report. FM3 will also present the results to City staff for review and approval and in a public meeting to the City Council and other key stakeholders requested at your convenience. FM3 is also happy to provide additional data analysis and develop summary memos or more-focused presentations (varied in length and content based on the audience) or reports to clarify survey results after the initial presentation or to meet other City needs.

Upon the conclusion of the survey project, the City will have received from FM3 each of the documents listed below. All documents can be provided in hard copy or electronic form (or both), depending on the City’s preference.
✓ Final survey questionnaire
✓ Topline survey results (the survey questionnaire filled in with the percentages having chosen each response)
✓ A complete set of cross-tabulated results in an easy-to-read, comprehensive format (responses to every survey question, broken down by dozens of demographic, geographic and attitudinal subgroups of the electorate)
✓ Verbatim responses to any open-ended questions (if applicable) ✓ PowerPoint presentation and written report (an analysis of survey results, including a detailed report of topline and demographic results, key survey findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations) ✓ In-person presentation of results to City staff, elected officials, and other stakeholders ✓ Raw data from the survey in electronic form for any future analysis the City would like to conduct internally

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Packet Pg. 619 Attachment: 921-6369 Cathedral City Proposal (3295 : Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Survey and Facilitation Consultants) 12 2.2 Project Timeline
FM3 is prepared to begin work on this research project immediately and would approach it in three distinct phases: research design, data collection, and data analysis and reporting. As shown in Figure 4 below, the entire process would take six to nine weeks from kick-off, though we would be happy to extend or compress the timeline to best meet your needs. At the conclusion of Phase 3, FM3 would remain available for ongoing consultation and any further analysis and presentation of the research as needed. We view the survey responses as an ongoing data resource; if needed, FM3 can conduct further analysis to provide answers to any follow-up questions that may arise.

Cathedral City City CouncilJune 22, 2022

Cathedral City City Council
June 22, 2022