CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
3:00 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
MAYOR
Rita Lamb
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
Mark Carnevale
Councilmember
Nancy Ross
Councilmember
Raymond Gregory
Councilmember
Ernesto Gutierrez
• CALL TO ORDER
• ROLL CALL
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
At this time the City Council may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the opport unity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the City Council may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda but may briefly respond to statements ma de or ask a question for clarification. The Mayor may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting. Public Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.
2. STUDY SESSION
Normally no action is taken on Study Session items, however, the City Council reserves the right to give specific policy direction and take specific action as Cathedral City P a g e 2
necessary. Presentation will be limited to 10 minutes unless other provisions are made in advance.
A. Presentation on Diversity and Racial Equity
Recommendation: This is a presentation only, no formal action is required.
B. Update on the Median Fencing for HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Crossing on Ramon Road
Recommendation: Staff is presenting an update on the median fencing for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10
Pedestrian Signal Project on Ramon Road for City Council review, discussion, and direction.
C. Residential Corner Ramp Repair Relief Program
Recommendation: Staff is presenting the Residential Corner Ramp Repair Relief Program for City Council review, discussion, and direction.
ADJOURN
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC:
The City of Cathedral City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 770-0322 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
If you desire to address the City Council during the meeting, please complete a Request to Speak Form availa ble at the entrance and present it to the City Clerk. Speakers will be called upon at the appropriate time.
Any documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall located at 68 -700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero during normal business hours. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.cathedralcity.gov.
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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 2.A
Meeting Date: January 11, 2023
From: Eugenia Torres, Human Resources Manager
Title: Presentation on Diversity and Racial Equity
RECOMMENDATION:
This is a presentation only, no formal action is required.
BACKGROUND:
Mayor Rita Lamb participated in a panel discussion with local city officials and local educational leaders regarding diversity and racial equity. Following the discussion, Mayor Lamb requested that staff provide a presentation to the City Cou ncil on the same.
DISCUSSION:
Eugenia Torres, Human Resources Manager , and Ryan Hunt, Communications and Events Manager, will provide an overview on the definition of diversity and racial equity.
They will also provide information on what efforts are being made by the City to ensure awareness in the workplace.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 2.B
Meeting Date: January 11, 2023
From: John Corella, Director of Engineering/Public Works Title: Update on the Median Fencing for HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Crossing on Ramon Road
City Council
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is presenting an update on the median fencing for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 Pedestrian Signal Project on Ramon Road for City Council review, discussion, and direction.
BACKGROUND:
In July of 2020, the City Council awar ded STC Traffic Inc. (STC) a contract to complete a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). The LRSP is needed to secure additional State and Federal grants related to traffic safety. STC performed a city -wide roadway and intersection safety analysis, compiled the data and completed the LRSP in the Fall of 2021.
While compiling data for th e LRSP, the City and STC concurrently applied for a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 Grant to improve safety for pedestrians crossing Ramon Road.
On March 26, 2021, Caltrans awarded the City with a $776,600 HSIP Cycle 10 Project (Project) Grant to install a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) crossing and respective median fencing along Ramon Road near the intersection area of Avenida La Paloma. O f the total Grant award, Caltrans allocated $138,300 in funding for the Preliminary Engineering (PE) Phase of the Project on October 10, 2021.
On February 23, 2022 the City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement with STC Traffic Inc. (STC) to prepar e the plans, specifications, and environmental documents for the Project.
At the June 22, 2022 Study Session meeting, City Staff provided City Council an update on the Project regarding the Project vicinity, existing conditions, and proposed optimal configuration of the crosswalk , location shift along Ramon Road and the type of signal to be installed. In this case , the signal was proposed to be changed from the originally
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submitted HAWK configured traffic signal to a conventional traffic signal configured for pedestrian crossings only.
On September 8, 2022, Caltrans approved Cathedral City’s scope change request s to install a conventional traffic pedestrian signal at the new location of Ramon Road and Candlewood Drive.
Subsequent to Caltrans approval of the Project scope changes. City Staff provided City Council with an update on the Project regarding median fencing options at the September 28, 2022 Study Session meeting . City Council directed City Staff to return to Council with alternate designs inco rporating the mountains , the City logo and /or conventional designs, with budgets to consider at a future meeting.
DISCUSSION:
Ramon Road currently operates with a posted speed limit of 40 MPH within the Project vicinity, with an Average Daily Traffic (A DT) of approximately 41,000 vehicles according to Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Traffic Data 2022. The roadway accommodates two -way traffic with three lanes of travel in each direction separated by medians between Landau Boulevard a nd Whispering Palm Trail.
Sidewalks are provided along both sides of the roadway for the entire length of the study area.
Accidents involving motor vehicles and pedestrians usually occur when pedestrians attempt to enter and cross the roadway at a non -designated crossing. Median fencing, also known as pedestrian fencing, restricts illegal access of pedestrians across roadways and guides their movements to safe crossing locations. At this location along Ramon Road, the Grant was awarded to provide a new pr otected crossing, with a safe harbor median area and median fencing to discourage pedestrians from not using the signalized crossing.
The scope of this Project includes up to 1,225 linear feet (LF) of median fencing, which is approximately the distance of the medians along Ramon Road from Landau Boulevard to Whispering Palms Trail. The Project Grant allowance for the median fencing is $122,500. The location of median fencing is provided as an attachment to this Staff Report.
The selection of the media n fencing is necessary to finalize the plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for this Project. As a result, City Staff contacted various fencing manufacturers to provide the Council with cost -effective, functional, and aesthetical ly pleasing options for median fencing. Two fencing manufacturers provided informal estimates and samples for median fencing:
• Ochoa Iron Fabrication: Hemet, CA
o Standard Tubular Steel Fencing: Cost Estimate Only
o Cathedral City Tubular Fencing: Sample and Cost Estimate
• Cochrane Fencing: Washington, CA with an office in Los Angeles o Cathedral City Cochrane Fence: Sample and Cost Estimate
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*Both samples are provided as an attachment to this Staff Report.
The table below outlines the cost estimates (and potential cost over the Grant allowance) for three median fencing options, Detail A, B and C. The cost estimates for Detail A and B, the tubular steel options, were provided by Ochoa Iron Fabrication. The cost estimate for Detail C, custom no -cut no -climb fence option, was provi ded by Cochrane Fencing.
Median Fencing Cost Estimates
Detail Fencing Description
Unit
Price
($/Linear
Foot)
Total Cost
Cost Over
Grant
Allowance
A Standard Tubular Steel
Fencing 122.00 $149,450.00 $26,950.00
B Cathedral City Tubular
Fence 191.00 $229,200.00 $106,700.00
C Cathedral City
Cochrane Fence 189.33 $227,200.00 $104,700.00
Due to the increased cost of median fencing materials and labor costs, selecting the least expensive option (Detail A), standard tubular steel fencing, will re quire an additional $26,950 over the Grant allowance. For this option, City Staff can submit an Additional Fund Request Form to Caltrans, to petition the increase in costs of materials should be covered by this HSIP Grant. Caltrans typically approves add itional funding for the cost increases for typical standard design fencing.
On the other side, Caltrans, historically, does not approve additional funding for custom fencing designs. With this cost consideration in mind, the custom designs will likely require any additional funding over the originally set Grant amount will need to be covered by the City.
Staff is requesting the City Council consider the presented fencing options and provide Staff with the preferred choice. Once a choice is made, Staff will direct STC to complete the plans and specifications so the Project can be prepare an advertisement
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to receive bids. In consideration of the choices, Staff may carve out the fencing portion of the Project and bid this item separately as a purchase only with the traffic signal/median contractor to install or a fencing contractor to supply and install.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The HSIP Cycle 10 grant is a 100% grant with no local match required. This Project is listed in the FY 2021 -22 and FY 2022 -23 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as account 331-100-150-156-8800-8802, Project C08753 with an overall budget amount of $776,600.00.
Note: The initial planning for this application was completed in 2020. Cost of materials and goods have increased approximately 35% over the past two years . Once the construction costs are established after bids are received and these costs have been determined to be over the designated Grant funding amount, Staff will solicit Caltrans to increase the Grant amount to cover the cost i ncreases (including the custom fence costs), all subject to Caltrans approval. If rejected, the City will be required to pay for any costs over the allotted $122,500 Grant amount.
ATTACHMENTS:
Median Fencing Locations
Ochoa Iron Fabrication
Cochrane Fencing
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Image Landsat / Copernicus
Image Landsat / Copernicus
Image Landsat / Copernicus
Landau Blvd.
Ramon Rd.
Candlewood Dr.
Avenida La Paloma
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Image Landsat / Copernicus
Image Landsat / Copernicus
Ramon Rd.
Candlewood Dr.
Avenida La Paloma
Avenida La Gaviota
Shifting Sands Trail
Whispering Palms Trail
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Attachment: Median Fencing Locations (3562 : HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Signal on Ramon Road Median Fencing Update)
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Attachment: Ochoa Iron Fabrication (3562 : HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Signal on Ramon Road Median
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Attachment: Ochoa Iron Fabrication (3562 : HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Signal on Ramon Road Median
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Attachment: Ochoa Iron Fabrication (3562 : HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Signal on Ramon Road Median
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Attachment: Ochoa Iron Fabrication (3562 : HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Signal on Ramon Road Median
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Attachment: Cochrane Fencing (3562 : HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Signal on Ramon Road Median Fencing Update)
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Attachment: Cochrane Fencing (3562 : HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Signal on Ramon Road Median Fencing
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Attachment: Cochrane Fencing (3562 : HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Signal on Ramon Road Median Fencing
Cathedral City Median Fencing Installation BUDGTARY PROPOSAL #221213TB1.2 Date: 1/3/23
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Attachment: Cochrane Fencing (3562 : HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Signal on Ramon Road Median Fencing Update) Providing quality products and unparalleled customer service to critical infrastructures for over 20 years.
Perimeter Security Group is a certified DBE, WBE and WOSB business with a unique set of self-performance skills, which include physical security systems, electrical, low voltage and system integration capabilities.
PSG places a very high priority on safety conscious culture. We believe this is an importance to our end user in a liability filled world. Our Project Management and Field Technician teams are solution-oriented strategist’s, thriving on fast paced environments. PSG’s has solid organizational leadership and decision- making skills with extensive background in crash rated systems design and integration of electrical automation and control systems.
The following are some of the areas we can be of assistance to you:
• Threat Assessment and Security Design
Consulting
• Anti-Climb Security Fencing
• K4-K12/M30-M50 Crash Rated Fence & Gates
• K4-K12/M30-M50 Crash Rated Drop Arms,
Wedge Barriers and Bollards
• Guard Shacks (Standard & Ballistic Rated)
• Automation & Access Control Systems
• Surveillance Systems
• Parking Control Equipment
• Pay Access Revenue Control Systems
• Specialty Iron Fabrication
Perimeter Security Group has provided solutions for several private and federal design build project. Please see attached PSG project list. Perimeter Security Group prides its self on value-engineered design to ensure meeting client’s expectations and budgets. We trust that you will find our pricing and qualifications sufficient for any physical security projects you may have and we appreciate the opportunity to delivering a timely, cost effective professional physical security installation.
Please feel free to contact one of our perimeter security specialists with any questions that you may have.
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Attachment: Cochrane Fencing (3562 : HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Signal on Ramon Road Median Fencing Update) Thank you…
for allowing Perimeter Security Group the opportunity to work with you on your facility’s safety needs. The following statements serve as our proposal:
SCOPE OF WORK:
Furnish and installation of Cochrane ClearVu for this project. Below are details of our proposal.
PRECONSTRUCTION – (Included in the pricing below)
• All mobilization, badging, lodging, and per diem for Certified technicians to preform below scope of work • Provide Location specific submittal package to include product data, and CAD shop drawings and Assist Overall project Design group with Preconstruction plans and specs
CLEARVU FENCE SYSTEM: Mat. Package: $77,700.00 Install Package: $149,500.00 Total: $227,200.00 • 1200 LF Furnish and Install Cochrane 4’ ClearVu Fence System with anti-scale device (Includes all excavation, form work and Concrete for fence structural foundation) • 12 EA – 1’ x 1’ x 1/8” Laser Cut Steel Plate Design
PROJECT CLARIFICATIONS:
• PSG is a Certified WOSB, SDB, MBE, WBE, with a Safety EMR of .71 • CA Contractors Lic # 1000553 DIR # 1000024473 CUCP SBE # 44696 / CA DOT DBE # 44696 / CUCP WBE # 44696 / DCBA CBE # 089933 • Perimeter Security is signatory to Laborers Union.
• Price reflective of fence line at final grade prior to installation. • Price does not include any signage. All Signs to be installed by others or can be add cost. • Price reflective of fence being set after concrete curbing has been installed and before concrete median has been filled. • PSG will pour fence post structural foundations short 4” to allow for finish top concrete median to be poured by others. • Price reflective of spoils from excavation being disposed of onsite for GC to remove. Offsite removal can be provided for T&M Change order to contract if required.
• Price reflective of all concrete curbing/sidewalks/median/islands/bollards and asphalt patching work by others. • Price reflective of locates by others, and does not included any utility conflict associated costs in fence and gate lines by others. • Price reflective of engineering, testing and inspections by others. • Price reflective of clearing and grubbing by others.
• Price does not include any dewatering/hydro-vac. Will be cost add if required. • Price reflective of any traffic control by others, can be provided with additional information. • Standard Terms & Conditions Apply.
Perimeter Security Group, we pride ourselves on value-engineered design to ensure meeting client’s expectations and budget. We are flexible on our scope of work and willing to work with you on our price and scope to provide a service that works for your company.
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Attachment: Cochrane Fencing (3562 : HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Signal on Ramon Road Median Fencing Update)
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• This quotation does not included equipment that may
be added by the authority having jurisdiction as a result of local code interpretation
• Perimeter Security Group llc. protect its lien rights on all work
• This quotation does not include any Temp fencing,
curbing, mow strip or , concrete or asphalt demolition, Surveying, Staking, Dewatering, any utility movement,
engineered stamped drawings, Jack hammering for
rocky soil conditions other know sub surfaces, Permits, Material Testing, Painting, Traffic Control,
environmental impact fees, General Conditions (toilets, cleanup, telephone, fax, dumpster service, etc) othe
r
than currently stated within this proposal.
• This quotation does not include payment or
performance bond costs, and any applicable taxes or
fees. Cost will be add to price if applicable.
• This quotation is firm for 60 days
• Price is based upon progressive billing of complet
ed
work that are paid within 30 days of receipt of invoice. • We must be notified in writing within five working days of any damage to work of theirs by our forces or any
intent to back charge PSG for any reason, or claim will be dismissed.
• There will be no repairs of damage to work by others at our expense without our prior written approval.
• Insurance premium is based upon standard coverage
that includes additional insured endorsements. It does not include primary additional insured endorsements
• PSG will provide indemnity for its own negligence, but not for the active negligence of other parties.
• Due to steel runs, LEED Data is not available until the material is purchased. Material cannot be purchased
until submittals are approved.
• The inclusions, exclusions and conditions in this l
etter
shall be made part of any subsequent contract.
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Attachment: Cochrane Fencing (3562 : HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Signal on Ramon Road Median Fencing Update)
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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 2.C
Meeting Date: January 11, 2023
From: John Corella, Director of Engineering/Public Works Title: Residential Corner Ramp Repair Relief Program
City Council
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is presenting the Residential Corner Ramp Repair Relief Program for City Council review, discussion, and direction.
BACKGROUND:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires state and local governments ensure persons with disabilities have access to the pedestrian routes in th e public right of way.
An important part of this requirement is the installation of curb ramps or ramps along any accessible route in a public area where there is a change in height between levels of the pedestrian route (i.e., street level to sidewalk level).
In addition, the ADA regulation provides that any construction of new street or rehabilitation of an existing street must contain curb ramps or other sloped areas at intersections to streets, roads, or highways. The construction or reconstructions o f new curb ramps must comply with the latest 2010 ADA Standards.
According to the Cathedral City Municipal Code, equal to sidewalks, the maintenance and repairs of corner pedestrian ramps (corner ramps) are to be provided by the owner of the corner lots fronting the public streets. As a reminder the Cathedral City Municipal Code Section 14.12.010, Duty to Maintain, states:
“Pursuant to California Street and Highway Code Section 5610, the owner or owners of lots or portions of lots fronting on any portio n of a public street which has been improved by the installation of a sidewalk shall maintain the sidewalk, including any parkway area between the sidewalk and the street line. Maintenance shall include irrigation, as necessary, and trimming of any grass, trees, shrubs, or other vegetation within the parkway area, and said owner or owners or other person in possession of the property shall keep any such sidewalk free and clear of any accumulation of sand, gravel, blow sand, debris or other material which endangers any person or property or interferes with the public convenience in the use of the sidewalk. Such maintenance
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and repairs to the sidewalk shall be provided by the owner or owners or other persons in possession of the abutting property as may be req uired to maintain it in a condition which will not endanger any person or property or interfere with the public convenience in the use of the sidewalk. The term “sidewalk,” as defined by Street and Highway Code Section 5600, includes a park or parking strip maintained in the area between the property line and the street line, and also includes curbing, bulkheads, retaining walls or other works for the protection of any sidewalk or any such parkway or parking strip.”
On November 30, 2022, during the present ation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Sidewalk Repair Assistance Program, Staff discussed with City Council the issue of repairs of corner ramps in residential areas, where a resident is issued a citation to repair a corner ramp abutting th eir property. Corner ramps are treated the same as sidewalks under the City’s Municipal Code.
Staff cited the high costs of corner ramp repairs make it difficult for residents to comply with their corner ramp Code Compliance citation . Staff requested a dditional time to investigate and provide Council with an option that would provide a fronting residential property owner s relief for the cost of the repairs to corner ramps and maintain the current Municipal Code requirements for “Duty to Maintain.”
DISCUSSION:
There is overall a low number of Code Compliance Division cases due to out of compliance corner ramps . As cited above, when a corner ramp repair/replacement case occurs, the costs are very high for a typical residential property owner to make the required repairs and provide proof of compliance.
The reason for the high costs are c orner ramps require the installation of a detectable warning surface, replacing the level landing and, at times, a few adjacent sidewalk panels to bring the ramp into ADA compliance, increasing the limits of this repair from the beginning to the end of the curb return.
By comparison, the cost to repair the corner ramps are significantly higher than the cost to repair sidewalk panels and poses a significant financial bu rden on the property owner. For reference, in November 2022, the Cathedral City Public Works Department replaced the corner ramp at Whispering Palm and Baristo Road, which cost $9,760 (invoice and picture are attached to this Staff Report).
As a result o f evaluating corner ramps regulations, requirements, complaints, Code Compliance cases, and cost, Staff is proposing:
• To implement a Residential Corner Ramps Repair Relief Program to assist Cathedral City residents to resolve code compliance violations re lated to the repair of corner ramps. The program is described below.
Residential Corner Ramps Repair Relief Program.
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The purpose of this Program is to assist Cathedral City property owners to resolve code compliance violations related to non-compliant corner curb ramps fronting their property.
This Program is exclusive for primary residence property owners within Cathedral City, and it is limited to one -family dwellings and two -family dwellings (duplexes) located in Residential Districts within the City limits that have received a corner ramp Notice of Violation from the City Code Compliance Division.
The Program is intended to relie ve Cathedral City property owners from the cost for repairs and/or replacement of the ADA curb ramps fronting their property.
The Program is not intended to relie ve the property owner ’s duty to maintain the area between the property line and the street line as prescribed in the Cathedral City Municipal Code Section 14.12.010 Duty to Maintain.
Eligibility Requirements
The eligibility requirements for this financial assistance are as follows:
• The property address must have a Notice of Violation for damaged corner curb ramp issued by the Cathedral City Code Compliance Division. • The applicant must be Cathedral City property owner.
• The property address must be the primary residence of the property owner. • The property address must be in a Residential District.
Program Steps
• Residents living in Residential Districts receiving a Code Compliance Violation for damaged corner curb r amp may apply for the Residential Corner Ramps Relief Repair Program at the Cathedral City Engineering Department. • The property owner will be required to complete a Program Application (see attached) relieving them from the costs of repairs or reconstruction. • The Public Works Department or On -Call Concrete Services Contractors will schedule and perform the work to repair the corner ramp. • After the work is completed the Code Violation will be closed and the property owner will receive a Notice of Compliance from the Engineering Department.
Program Funding
• The program will fund 100% of the cost to complete the corner curb ramp repairs or reconstruction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
It is proposed to include the Residential Corner Ramp Repair Program in the Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 under Public Works Maintenance and Operations budget, allocating funds to implement the program.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Corner Ramps Photos and Cost.
Residential Corner Ramps Repair Program - Overview
Residential Corner Ramps Repair Program Application
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CORNER RAMP RECONSTRUCTION
LOCATION: WHISPERING PLAMS TR. AND BARISTO RD.
BEFORE
AFTER
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Attachment: Corner Ramps Photos and Cost. (3566 : Residential Corner Ramp Repair Relief Program) 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero | Cathedral City | California | 92234 www.cathedralcity.gov
• The property address must have a Notice of Violation for damaged corner curb ramp issued by the Cathedral City Code Compliance Division.
• The applicant must be Cathedral Ci
ty property owner.
• The property address must be the primary residence of the property owner. • The property address must be in a Residential District.
Program Steps:
Thank you,
The Engineering Department
• Residents receiving a Notice of Violation for damaged corner curb ramp from the City's Code
Compliance Division may apply for the Residenti al Corner Ramps Repair Program at the Cathedral City Engineeri ng Department located at 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234, or contacting Andrew Lee (Assistant Engineer) by e-mail at:
[email protected] or by phone at 760-770-0319.
• The resident will be required to complete a Program Application. • The Engineering and Public Works Depa rtment will schedule the work to repair the corner ramp with On-Call Contractors providing professional services to the Cit y.
• After the
work is completed:
1. The Code Violation will be closed, and
2. The property owner will receive a Notice of Compliance from the Engineering Department.
Cathedral City Residential Corner Ramps Repair Relief Program Overview The purpose of this Program is to assist Cathedral City property owners to resolve code compliance violations related to non-compliant corner curb ramps fronting their property. The Program is exclusive for property owners with primary residence in Cathedral City, and it is limited to one-family dwellings and two-family dwellings (duplexes) locat ed in Residential Districts within the City limits, and it is intended to relief Cathedral City property owners from the cost for repairs and/or replacement of the ADA curb ramps fronting their property.
The Program is not intended to relief the homeowner/resident from the maintenance of the area between the property line and the street line as prescribed in the Cathedral City Municipal Code Section 14.12.010 Duty to Maintain.
Per Cathedral City Municipal Code Section 14.12.010 “Duty to maintain”, “Pursuant to California S treets and Highways Code Section 5610, the owner or owners of lots or portions of lots fronting on any portion of a public street which ha s been improved by the installa tion of a sidewalk shall maintain the sidewalk, including any parkway area between the sidewalk a nd the street line…” Cathedral City’s Corner Ramps Repair Program is funded by the City for the repair and/or reconstruction of corner ramps to a condition which will not endanger any person or property or interfere with the public convenience in the use of t he sidewalk.
Program Eligibility:
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Attachment: Residential Corner Ramps Repair Program - Overview (3566 : Residential Corner Ramp Repair Relief Program) 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero | Cathedral City | California | 92234 www.cathedralcity.gov
Applicant:
Enclosed is Cathedral City’s Residential Corner Ramps Repair Relief Program Application.
Please complete the application by:
• Providing all information and initials where required in the first page of the application form.
• Providing initials and signatures where required in the second page of the application form.
• Attaching a copy of the Notice of Violation issued by Cathedral City Code Compliance Division to the application form.
When the application form is completed and ready for submittal, please mail or drop off to the address below.
If there are any issues, the City will contact the property owner to resolve any irregularities
with the submitted application forms. Applications are normally reviewed the same week they are received.
Once the application is approved, the Public Works/Engineering Department will scheduled and perform the repairs.
After the repairs are completed, the Code Violation will be closed and you will receive a Notice
of Compliance from the Engineering Department.
Please MAIL/DROP OFF documents to the address below.
If you have any questions regarding the enclosed documents, please call (760)-770 -0319 or email [email protected].
Sincerely,
City
of Cathedral City
Engineering Department
CATHEDRAL CITY
RESIDENTIAL CORNER RAMPS REPAIR RELIEF PROGRAM
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
City of Cathedral City
Engineer Department
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Cathedral City
Residential Corner Ramps Repair Relief
Program Application
Before you fill out the Application, please read the Program Information/Application Instructions and complete the application in its e
ntirety.
Applicant Name:
Last First Middle Initial
Co-applicant Name:
Last First Middle Initial
Address:
Applicant Telephone: Home: ( )- - Cell: ( )- -
Email:
Do you own this property? Yes No
Have you or the property received a notice of violation from Cathedral City Code Compliance for the c ondition of the corner ramp
? Yes No
Date: _____________ Case#: ___
______________
To process the application a
copy of the Notice of Violation from Cathedral City Code Compliance is required.
Please attached to this application a copy of the Notice of Violation from Cathedral City Code Compliance.
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Cathedral City Municipal Code Section 14.12.010 - Duty to Maintain Pursuant to California Street and Highway Code Section 5610, the owner or owners of lots or portions of lots fronting on any portion of a public street which has been improved by the installation of a sidewalk shall maintain the sidewalk, including any parkway area between the sidewalk and the street line. Maintenance shall include irrigation, as necessary, and trimming of any grass, trees, shrubs or other vegetation within the parkway area, and said owner or owners or other person in possession of
the property shall keep any such sidewalk free and clear of any accumulation of sand, gravel, blow sand, debris or other material which endangers any person or property, or interferes with the public convenience in the use of the sidewalk. Such maintenance and repairs to the sidewalk shall be provided by the owner or owners or other persons in possession of the abutting property as may be required to maintain it in a condition which will not endanger any person or property, or interfere with the public convenience in the use of the sidewalk. The term “sidewalk,” as defined by Street and Highway Code Section 5600, includes a park or parking strip maintained in the area between the property line and the street line, and also includes curbing, bulkheads, retaining walls or other works for the protection of any sidewalk or any such parkway or parking strip. (Ord. 366 § 2, 1992; Ord. 261 § 1, 1989).
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Attachment: Residential Corner Ramps Repair Program Application (3566 : Residential Corner Ramp Repair Relief Program) I hereby submit this application to the City of Cathedral City's Residential Corner Ramps Repair Relief Program. I further certify that all ownership, occupancy, and code compliance information is accurate.
If the approving staff rejects the application, I understand that the City shall provide no assistance for this project.
By my/our own signature(s), I/we acknowledge receipt of, have read, and understand the City’s Residential Corner Ramps Repair Relief Program, and I/we agree to abide by the terms of the policy, the, and applicable City codes.
I/we, the undersigned, do hereby swear under penalty of perjury that all information contained on the application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Residential Corner Ramps Repair Relief Program
The purpose of this Program is to assist Cathedral City property owners to resolve code compliance violations related to non-compliant corner curb ramps fronting their property.
This Program is exclusive for property owners with prima ry residence in Cathedral City, and it is limited to one-family dwellings and two-family dwellings (duplexes) located in Residential District s within the City limits.
The Program is intended to relieve Cathedral City propert y ownersfrom the cost for repairs and/or replacement of the ADA curb ramps fronting their property.
The Program is not intended t
o relieve the property owner's duty to maintain the area between the property line and the street line as prescribed in the Cathedral City Municipal Code Section 14.12.010 Duty to Maintain.
The property owner authorizes the City of Cathedral City and its employees, agents, and/or contractors (collectively the “City”), to enter onto their real propert y to the extent necessary to repair
the corner ramp as contemplated herein. The property owner releases, discharges and agrees not to sue the City for any injury, death, loss, or damage to a ny person or real or personal property (“Claim”)
arising out of, or in connection with, the corner ramp repair work performed by the City; except ing therefrom, any Claims that are solely the result of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
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Residential Corner Ramps Repair Relief
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Attachment: Residential Corner Ramps Repair Program Application (3566 : Residential Corner Ramp Repair Relief Program)