Cathedral City City Council
February 14, 2024

6.4 Any temporary building, trailer, commercial coach, etc. installed and /or used in connection with a construction project shall comply with City Code.

6.5 All signs shall be Underwriters Laboratories approved, or equal.

6.6 Permits are required prior to the removal and/or demolition of structures.

6.7 All exterior lighting shall be ori ented, directed, and/or shielded as much as possible so that direct illumination does not infringe onto adjoining properties.

6.8 If hazardous substances are used and/o r stored, a technical opinion and report, identifying and developing methods of protection from the hazards presented by the hazardous materials, may be required. This report shall be prepared by a qualified person, firm, or corporation and submitted to Building & Safety. This report shall also explain the proposed facility ’s intended methods of operation and list of all of the propose d materials, their quantities, classifications, and the effects of any chemical (material) in ter-mixing in the event of an accident or spill.

6.9 Please be aware a Cons truction Waste Management Plan (CWMP) will b e required at time of plan check submittal.

6.10 Separate permits will be issued for structures that are not a part of the building.

For example, the trash enclosure, the parking lot light standards, etc. Separate permit(s) will also be required for any signage that is and isn ’t part of the building.

6.11 Additions to Non -Residential buildings shall comply with CA Energy Code Section 141.0.

Approved for Planning Entitlements by the Cathedral City Planning Commission on September 20, 2023.

Attest: Applicant:

___________________________ _________________________ Melody Arechiga
Associate Planner

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PLANNING COMMISSION

MINUTES

Regular Meeting
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
6:00 PM

City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234

Skye Daley, Chair
Rich Malacoff, Vice-Chair

Craig Loe, Commissioner
Danny Lee, Commissioner
Ralph Thompson, Commissioner

• CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Vice-Chair Rich Malacoff

Attendee Name Title Status
Skye Daley Chair Absent
Rich Malacoff Vice-Chair Present
Ralph Thompson Commissioner Present
Craig Loe Commissioner Present
Danny Lee Commissioner Present

• STAFF PRESENT

Melody Arechiga, Associate Planner
Sandra Molina, Deputy Director of Development Services
Andrew Firestine, Director of Development Services
John Corella, Director of Engineering/Public Works
Leila Moshref-Danesh, Assistant City Attorney
Breanna Lemus, Administrative Assistant
• CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
No changes to the agenda.

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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A. Minutes of October 18, 2023

A motion was made by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Loe to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2023 meeting.

RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Ralph Thompson, Commissioner
SECONDER: Craig Loe, Commissioner
AYES: Rich Malacoff, Ralph Thompson, Craig Loe, Danny Lee

B. Minutes of November 1, 2023

A motion was made by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Lee to approve the minutes of the November 1, 2023 meeting.

RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Ralph Thompson, Commissioner
SECONDER: Danny Lee, Commissioner
AYES: Rich Malacoff, Ralph Thompson, Danny Lee
ABSTAIN: Craig Loe

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.

3. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A. CASE NO.: Conditional Use Permit No. 23-003
Variance No. 23-004

APPLICANT: MFA Architects/Desert Kush, Chris McFadden
LOCATION: 67455 East Palm Canyon Drive, (APN: 681-300-005) REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to establish a new cannabis business (dispensary site) within an
existing 1,953 square -foot building within the PCC
(Planned Community Commercial) Zoning District,
including a variance request to remove parking lot
shading requirement (hereinafter r eferred to as
“Project”).

A staff presentation was made by Associate Planner Melody Arechiga.

Public Comment:

Chris McFadden, Palm Desert, California
Al Franz, Indio, California
John Sulyer, Cathedral City, California
Sergio Rusneac, Palm Desert, California

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Kevin Conner, Cathedral City, California (written)

A motion was made by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Lee to deny Variance No. 23-004

RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Ralph Thompson, Commissioner
SECONDER: Danny Lee, Commissioner
AYES: Rich Malacoff, Ralph Thompson, Craig Loe, Danny Lee

A motion was made by Vice-Chair Malacoff and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to find that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section No. 15303, Class No. 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 23-003 subject to the attached Conditions of Approval and based on the findings contained in the staff report with requested changes.

The commission added new condition of approval No. 3.49 and revised conditions of approval as follows:

Condition No. 3.28 – All cultivation of cannabis shall occur in an enclosed locked structure.

Condition No. 3.29 – The Applicant shall provide a plan and proof of coordination with Regional Water and Waste Water treatment provider to determine appropriate pretreatment pr ocedures, if any, required for industrial effluent from the facility.

Condition No. 3.37 – The facility may require a business emergency plan for the storage of hazardous materials or ext remely hazardous substances, and shall obtain the necessary permits and/or clearanc es from the County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health.

Condition No. 3.41- The applicant shall install automatic closures on all interior and exterior Cultivation Dispensary facility doors.

Condition No. 3.45 – The Applicant shall install Air Curtains on all exterior doors.

Condition No. 3.4 6 – The applicant shall place anti-door anti-odor gels and diffusers near all Dispensary exterior doors and windows.

Condition No. 3.47 – If hazardous materials, flammable gas, flam mable liquefied gas, fl ammable and combustible liquids, or other flammable material, as thos e terms are defined in CFC Sec tion 202, are to be used in the processing of cannabis, then provisions of CFC Section 407 shall be applicable where hazardous materials subject to permits under CFC Section 50 ( Hazardous

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Materials) are located on the licensed premises or where required by the fire department official.

Condition No. 3.48 – The Storage, use and handling of compressed gases in compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall comply with CFC Chapter 53, including these gases regulated elsewhere in the Cathedral City Municipal Code. Partially ful l compressed gas containers, cylinders o r tanks containing residual gases shall be considered as full for the purposes of the controls required. Compressed gases classified as hazardous material s shall also comply with CFC Chapter 50 for general req uirements and CFC Chapter 53 addressing specific hazards, including CFC C hapter 58 (Flammable Gases) , CFC Chapter 60 (Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials) , CFC Chapter 63 (Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids) and CFC Chapter 64 (Pyrophoric Materials). Prevention control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage, use, dispensing, mi xing and handling of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with CFC Chapters 50 and 57.

New Condition 3.49 – Comply with the 50% shading requirement of the parking lot to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.

RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Rich Malacoff, Vice-Chair
SECONDER: Ralph Thompson, Commissioner
AYES: Rich Malacoff, Ralph Thompson, Craig Loe, Danny Lee

4. NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A. CASE NO.: Zoning Ordinance Amendment 23-002
APPLICANT: City of Cathedral City
LOCATION: City-wide
REQUEST: Discussion of SB 9 allowing for housing development and urban lot splits in single family zones.

A staff presentation was made by Deputy Director Sandra Molina. The Commission followed with questions for clarification, and requested examples and alternative lot layouts of potential application of SB 9.

5. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
Vice-Chair Malacoff thanked everyone for their patience as he chaired his first meeting.

6. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

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No items to report.

7. CITY PLANNER REPORT
Director of Development Services Andrew Firestine, noted the next upcoming Planning Commission meeting was December 20, 2023.
• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was closed at 7:49 PM

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CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

PLANNING COMMISSION

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 23-003

DESERT KUSH
67455 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE
(ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 681-300-005)

DATE APPROVED: FEBRUARY 14, 2024
EXPIRATION DATE: FEBRUARY 14, 2026

SECTION 1 ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS

1.1 Approval of the cannabis business (dispensary site) within an existing commercial building is preliminary only. All final working drawings for tenant improvements, if any, shall be submitted to and approved by the P lanning and Building Departments prior to issuance of building permits. The development of the property shall conform substantially to the following conditions of approval.

1.2 The plans approved by the Planning Commission will be referenced as “Exhibit A”.

The construction drawings shall conform substantially to “ Exhibit A” as approved by the Planning Commission, with the exception of any detail specifically modified by any of the conditions of approval contained herein. Any deviation from” Exhibit A” shall be submitted in writing and approved by t he Development S ervices Director and/or the City Engineer prior to approval of the construction drawings.

1.3 This approval shall be valid for two years from date of approval, unless extended, pursuant to the Cathedral City Municipal Code.

1.4 No Certificate of Occupancy shall b e granted until all condition s of approval have been satisfied and approved by the Development Services Director, City Engineer, Chief Building Official, and Fire Chief unless otherwise identified herein.

1.5 The de velopment of th e site shall c onform to all ordinances, codes, regulations, policies and development design controls pursuant to the Cathedral City Municipal Code taking effect prior to issuance of any building permits.

1.6 All approved structures, landscaping, an d on - and off -site public improvements shall be maintained in a condition that substantially complies with this approval.

1.7 A copy of all pages of these conditions shall be included in the constr uction drawing package.

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SECTION 2 FEES

2.1 The A pplicant sha ll p ay all applic able City of C athedral City fees, charges and other costs as prescribed by City Ordinance, including development impact fees.

Be advised that the fees may change at the time they become due and payable, as permitted by applicable law.

NOTICE TO APPLICANT: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(d)(1), the 90 day period to protest the imposition of any impact fee, dedication, reservation, or other exaction described in this resolution begins on the effectiv e date of this approval and any s uch protest must be in a manner that complies with Section 66020(a), and failure to follow this procedure in a timely manner will bar any subsequent legal action to attack, review, set aside, void or annul imposition.

The right to protest the fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions does not apply to planning, zoning, grading, or other similar application processing fees or service fees in connection with this project. It further does not apply to any fees, dedication, reservations, or exactions for which the ap plicant has be en given a notice similar to this, nor does it revive challenges to any fees for which the Statute of Limitations has previously expired.

SECTION 3 PLANNING

3.1 The applicant shall submit a Final Landscape Plan to the Pla nning Department for review and approval, prior to the issuance of Certificate of O ccupancy and to the satisfaction of the Planning Department.

3.2 All mechanical equipment, either roof or ground mounted, and shall be screened from pub lic view. All such equipment shall be fully scre ened by the ro of structure, a parapet wall, appropriate ground mounted walls, berming, or landscaping. All walls shall architecturally match the building. If after construction, but prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupa ncy, it is determined by the Planning Department that equipment can be viewed from the public right-of-way a plan for screening the equipment shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. Once approved, said screenin g shall be constructed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

3.3 Signage is not a part of this approval and shall require a separate Sign Permit.

3.4 All lighting on site shall compl y with Chapter 9.89 of the Municipal Code relative to outdoor lighting including fixtures that direct lighting downward.

3.5 Any and all window and door security devices such as metal bars, gates and shutters shall be installed within the interior of the building and screened from the public street to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director.

3.6 The applicant shall co mply with all applicable provisions of the Cathedral City Municipal Code (CCMC) relating to cannabis businesses, including but not limited to the provisions of Chapters 3.48, 5.88 and 9.108, and the Cannabis Administrative Rules, as they may be amended from time to time.

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3.7 The premises must be equipped with an odor absorbing ventilation and exhaust system so that odor generated inside the Cannabis Busine ss that is distinctive to its operation i s no t detected ou tside the Cannabis Busine ss, anywhere on adjacent property or p ublic rights -of-way, on or about any exterior or interior common area walkways, hallways, breeze -ways, foyers, lobby areas, or any other areas available for common use by tenan ts or the visiting public, or within any o ther unit located within the same building as the Cannabis Business. As such, Cannabis Businesses must install and maintain the following equipment or any other equipment wh ich the Local Licensing Authority determi nes has the same or better effectiveness:

1. An exhaust air filtratio n system with odor control that prevents internal odors from being emitted externally; or

2. An air system that creates negative air pressure between the Cannabis Businesses’ interior and exterior so that the odors generated inside the Cannabis Business are not detectable outside the Cannabis Business.

3.8 The Applicant or its legal representative shall execute an agreement indemnifying and holding the City h armless from any and all claims, damages, legal or enforce ment actions, including, but not limited to, any actions or cla ims associated with violation of federal law associated with the operation of the Cannabis Business. This Agreement must be executed as a prerequisite and prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.

3.9 The Applicant or its legal representative shall maintain insurance in the amounts and of th e types that are acceptable to the City pursuant to guidelines and policies set forth by t he Local Licensing Authority. Evidence of such insurance must be satisfied as a pre requisite to and prior t o the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.

3.10 The Applicant or its legal representative shall name the City as an additionally insured and certificate holder on all City-required insurance policies. Evidence of such insurance must be satisfied as a prerequisite to and prior to the issuan ce of the Certificate of Occupancy.

3.11 The Applicant or its legal representative shall agree to defend, at its sole expense, any action against the City, its a gents, officers, and employees related to the approval of the Loca l License, Con ditional Use Permit or the operation of the Cannabis Business.

3.12 The Applicant or its legal representative shall agree to reimburse the C ity for any court costs and attorney fees that the City may be required to pay as a result of any legal challenge (or federal enforcement action) related to the City’ s approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action, but such participation shall not relieve the operator of its obligation hereunder.

3.13 The Cannabis Business as well as all operations as conducted therein shall comply with all applicable building, electri cal, zoning and fire codes, accessibility

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requirements of the Americans with Disabi lities Act, and all relevant City and State Law.

3.14 The Cannabis Business shall comply with and meet all operating criteria required pursuant to State Laws, Chapter 5.88 of the CCMC, any other provisions of the CCMC, and any specific, additional operating procedures and measures as may be imposed as conditions of approval in the Conditional Use Permit.

3.15 Operation of the Cannabis Business in non -compliance with any conditions of approval or the provisions of Chapter 9.10 8, Chapter 5.88 or Chapter 9.72 shall constitute a violation of the CCMC and shall be enforced pursuant to the provisions of the CCMC.

3.16 Police Department approval of all security features is required prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and/o r op eration of th e cannabis business.

3.17 All windows on the building that houses th e Cannabis Facility shall be appropriately secured and all marijuana securely stored.

3.18 The cannabis business shall comply with the City’ s lighting standards including, without limitation, fixture type, wattage, illumina tion levels, shielding, and secure the necessary approvals and permits as needed.

3.19 The cannabis business and all equipment used in the conduct of the business, must be operat ed in compliance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations, includin g all building, electric al, and fire c odes, and in compliance with the business’ state and local licenses.

3.20 The building in which the cannabis facility is located as well as all operations as conducted therein, shall fully comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and laws including, but not limited to, zoning and building codes, Ch apter 3.28 of the CCMC requiring application and issuance of a business license, the Revenu e and Taxation Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all applicable Federal, State and Local mandates.

3.21 The appl icant shall f ully comply with and meet all o perating criteria required pursuant to State Laws, the provisions of this Code, and any spe cific, additional operating procedures and measures as may be imposed as these cond itions of approval, in order to ensure that the operation of the facility is consistent with the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the community.

3.22 Project shal l comply with the most recently adopted version of the Cal ifornia Building Standard s Code (Title 24, Califo rnia Code of R egulations) in effect in Cathedral City and other adopted City Ordinances which include the following:
a. CA Building Code
b. CA Plumbing Code
c. CA Mechanical Code
d. CA Electrical Code
e. CA Fire Code

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f. CA Green Building Standards Code
g. CA Energy Code
h. Chapter 8.34 of the Municipal Code: Building Security

3.23 The development of the site shall confo rm to all ordinances, codes, regulations, policies and dev elopment design controls pursuant to the Cathedra l City Municipal Code.

3.24 The Applicant, and/or assignees, sh all be responsible for blowsand, dust, debris, trash, rubbish, weeds and deleterious materi al removal in all areas of the Project and Project frontages, including gutter pans , sidewalks, parkways, right of way, private streets, parking lots, drive aisles a nd all interior areas during construction and after Occupancy Permits are issued. The Appl icant, and/or assignees, shall record a City Approved Main tenance Covenant and/or C ovenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC & Rs) over the entire property that guarantees for perpetuity the immediate removal of blowsand, dust, debris, trash, rubbish, weed s and all deleterious material, and further ensures that the Project will be mainta ined in a blowsand, dust, debris, trash, rubbish, weeds and deleterious material f ree condition per the approved Plans and Conditions of Approval.

3.25 The applicant shall f ully comply with and meet all operating criteria required pursuant to State Laws, the pr ovisions of this Code, a nd any specifi c, additional operating procedures and measu res as may be imposed as these conditions of approval, in order to ensure that the operatio n of the facility is consistent with the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the community.

3.26 The Applicant shall provide the employees with the name and location and phone number of the nearest facility to be used in an emergency.

3.27 The Applicant shall post the emergency phone number 9 -1-1, for the Cat hedral City Fire Department, at the facility.

3.28 All cultivation of cannabis shall occur in an enclosed locked structure. (Deleted by the Planning Commission on December 6, 2023)

3.29 The Applicant shall provide a plan and proof of coordination with the Regional Water and Waste Water treatmen t provider to determine appropriate pretreatment procedures, if any, required for industrial effluent from the facility. (Deleted by the Planning Commission on December 6, 2023)

3.30 The Applicant shall develop and implement an Occu pational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Program training program including proper site placarding, record keeping, and emergency noti fication and reporting procedures.

3.31 The Applicant shall pre pare, implement and make available a written Hazardous Materials Management Plan to include a listing of all hazardous pro ducts, chemicals, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, lubricants, flammable liquids, bleaches, cleaning supplies, aeros ols, etc. that will be stored, or in use on the site and the related Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS). Ensure safe and

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proper storage of chemicals and products in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws. Insure that when handling hazardous materia ls u se of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is available and used properly.

A copy of the Hazardous Materi als Management Plan shall be subject to review and approval by the Director.

3.32 The Applicant shall provide the names and p hone numbers f or after hours and weekend contact of responsible parties, who can respond to the facility in the event of a fire or hazardous materials incident and prepare a response plan to address spills and releases of hazardous materials.

3.33 The Applicant shall provide the employees with the name and emergency phone number for the nearest private Hazardous M aterial Response Company, to clean-up and dispose of spilled hazardous product or waste at the facility.

3.34 The Applicant shall update the Hazardous Mate rial Managemen t Plan annually and more frequently if changes in personnel, products or equipment signific antly alter the threat to human health or the environment. All such changes are subject to review and approval by the Director.

3.35 The Applicant shall fully comply wit h th e Environmental Plan and Emergency Response Plan submitted with their application and shall update such plans annually and more frequently if determined to be appropriate by the Director. All such changes are subject to review and approval by the Director.

3.36 The development of the site shall conform to all ordinances, codes, regulations, policies and development design controls pursuant to the Cathedral City Municipal Code.

3.37 The facility may require a business emergency plan for the storage of hazardous materials greater than 55 gallons, 200 cubic feet, of 500 pounds, or any acutely hazardous materials or extremely hazardou s substances, and shall obtain the necessary permits and/or clearances from the County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health. (Deleted by the Planning Commission on December 6, 2023)

3.38 Cannabis activities shall onl y occur in the areas shown on the floor plan submitted by the applicant, and shall not exceed the square footage authorized pursuant to the conditional use permit.

3.39 The storage of c annabis and cannabis products shall only occur in the are as shown on the fl oor plan submitted by the applicant and shall not exceed the square footage authorized pursuant to the conditional use permit.

3.40 All facility window arrays, doors and associated framing systems shall be renovated to install new glazing compounds and seals.

3.41 The Applicant shall install automatic closures on all interior and ex terior Cultivation Dispensary facility doors. (Revised by the Planning Commission on December 6, 2023)

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3.42 All dispensary related interior and exterior door seals shall be replaced an d adjusted.

3.43 The Applicant shall seal and renovate all of the Dispensary facility’s roll up doors, garage doors and associated systems.

3.44 All roof venting, wall penetrations, panel joints etc. shall be sealed.

3.45 The Applicant shall install Air Curtains on all exterior doors . (Deleted by the Planning Commission on December 6, 2023)

3.46 The Applicant shall place anti-door anti-odor gels and diffusers near all Dispensary exterior doors and windows. (Revised by the Planning Commission on December 6, 2023)

3.47 If hazardous mater ials, flammable ga s, flammable liquefied gas, flammable and combustible liquids, or other flammable material, as th ose terms are d efined in CFC Section 202, are to be used in the processing of cannabis, then the provisions of CF C Section 407 shall be applicable where hazardous materials subject to permits under CFC Section 50 (Hazardous Materials) are located on the licensed premises or where required by the fire department official. (Deleted by the Planning Commission on December 6, 2023)

3.48 The Storage, use and handling of compressed ga ses in compressed gas containers, cylinders, t anks and systems shall comply with CFC Chapter 53, including those gases regulated elsewhere in t he Cathedral City Municipal Code.

Partially full compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks containing residua l gases shall be considered as full for the purposes of the controls required.

Compressed gases classified as hazardous materials shall also comply with CFC Chapter 50 for general requirements and CFC Chapter 53 addressing specific hazards, including CFC Chapter 58 (Flammable Gases), CFC Chapter 60 (Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials), CFC Chapter 63 (Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases and Oxidizing Cryoge nic Fluids) and CFC Chapter 64 (Pyrophoric Materials).

Prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage, use, dispensing, mixing and handling of flammab le and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with CFC Chapters 50 and 57. (Deleted by the Planning Commission on December 6, 2023)

3.49 Comply with the 50% shading requirement of the parking lot to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services. (Added by the Planning Commission on December 6, 2023).

SECTION 4 ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS

4.1 The Applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Cathedral City (“City”), it s agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the appr oval of this Conditional Use Permit No. 23-003 (CUP) and corresponding Site Plans (Plans). The City sha ll have sole discr etion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly

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notify the Applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall coopera te fully in the defense.

4.2 This CUP shall ex pire two years after the City Planning Commission approva l date, unless rec orded or granted a time extension pursuant to Cathedral City Ordinance 659; Section 3; Paragraph 8.4(A).

4.3 This CUP shall comply with all applicable terms, conditio ns and/o r mitig ation measures for the following approvals:

A. CUP No. 23-003.

B. Planned Community Commercial (PCC) zoning.

C. Cathedral City Design Guidelines.

D. Cathedral City Water Conservation Policies and Rules.

E. Cathedral City Municipal Codes and Ordinances.

In the event o f any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of these approvals, the Director of Public Work s and/or Director of Development Services shall determine precedence.

4.4 All conditions herein shall be met prior to the Engineering and/or En croachment Permits issuance for the CUP and Plan s or as specifically mod ified by item as linked to a C ertificate of Occupancy (COO) issuance and/or time limit from the date of issuance of the Engineering Permit.

4.5 Prior to issuance of any Grading, Encroachment or Building permit by the City, the Applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from the following agencies, if required:

A. City of Cathedral City Fire Marshal.

B. Cathedral City Public Works Department - Engineering Division.

C. Cathedral City Development S ervices Department – Planning and Building Divisions.

D. Riverside County Environmental Health Department.

E. Palm Springs Unified School District.

F. Desert Water Agency (DWA).

G. Southern California Edison (SCE).

H. Frontier Communications.

I. Spectrum Cable (TW).

J. California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB).

K. State Water Resources Control Board.

L. Sunline Transit Agency (SunLine).

M. South Coast Air Quality Management District – Coachella Valley (SCAQMD).

N. Riverside County Flood Control District (RCFCD)

The Ap plicant is responsible for all the requirements of t he per mits and/or

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clearances from the above listed agencies. When the requirements include approval of improvement plans, the Applicant shall furnish proo f of such approvals when submitting those improvement plans for City approval.

4.6 If applicable, the Applicant shall be responsible for completing all CUP approved Phase I Study recommendations, all City and Riverside County requirements and Riverside Co unty Department of Envi ronmental H ealth requirements. Proof of compliance shall be s ubmitted to the City before issuance of Building Permits for the CUP.

4.7 CUP approved erosion control Best Management Practices (BMPs) shall remain in effect for the entire durat ion of CUP construction unti l all improvements are completed and accepted by the City.

4.8 The Applicant shall be responsible for blow sand, debris, trash, rubbish and deleterious ma terial removal in all areas of the CUP’s East Palm Canyon Drive frontage, including gutter pans, sidewalks, parkways, right-of-way and all driveway areas. Responsibilities also include right-of-way, retention basins /structures, parking lots, drive aisles , and all other interior areas , inc luding within the walled areas or outside th e walled areas of the CUP. The Property Owner of Record shall incl ude these responsibil ities into the daily maintenance of the site for perpetuity and record a Maintenance Covenant on APN No. 681-300-005, subsequent to the Covenant’s review and approv al by the Director of Public Works.

4.9 Approval of this CUP and Plans shall not be construed as approval for any horizontal dimen sions implied by an y site plans or ex hibits unless specifically identified in the following Conditions of Approval.

4.10 The Applicant shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the invoice, all costs and actual attorney’s fees incurred by t he City Attor ney to prepare, review, negotiate and/or modify any documents or instruments required by these conditions and/ or subsequent modification requests to these Conditions of Approval . This obligation shall be paid in the time noted ab ove with out deduction or offset and Applicant’s failure to make such payment shall be material breach of the Conditions of Approval.

4.11 The Applicant shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the invoice, all cost and actual consul tant’s fees incurred by the City for engineer ing, surveying and/or any other technical consultants to review and/or mo dify any documents or instr uments required by these conditions and/or subsequent modification requests. This ob ligation shall be paid in the time noted above without deduction or off set and Applicant’s failure to make such payment sha ll be material breach of the Conditions of Approval.

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4.12 The Applicant shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the invoice, all actual costs i ncurred by the City for Engineering, Planning and/or Building Department reviews and/or modify any documents o r instruments required by t hese co nditions and/or subsequent modification requests. Th is obligation shall be pai d in the time note d above without deduction or offset and Applicant’s f ailure to make such payment shall be material breach of the Conditions of Approval.

PROPERTY RIGHTS AND PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS

4.13 Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the Applicant shall ac quire or confer easements and othe r property rights n ecessary for the c onstruction or proper functioning of the proposed CUP. Conferred rights shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for emergency services and fo r maintenance, construction and reconstruction of essential improvements.

4.14 Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, confer red rights shall include approvals from all necessary p ersons or entities over easements and other property rights necessary for construction and proper functioning of the proposed CUP not limited to access rights over proposed and/or existing private streets that access publi c streets and open space/drainage facilities of all phases of the development.

Specifically:

i. The Property Owner of Record will dedicate an additional 8 feet of right of way to the City along the East Palm Canyon frontage to as sure a half street right of way width of 63 feet.

ii. The Property O wner of Record will record the Maintenance Covenant described in Condition 4.8 against CUP APN No. 681-300-005.

iii. The Property Owner of Record of APN No. 681-300-005 shall adhere to the existing recorded Declaration of Reciprocal Easements (Doc # 2007 - 0495236 07 -31-2007) with easterly abutting/adjacent APNs 681-300-026 and 681-300-027) for reciprocal access (ingress and e gress both vehicles and pe destrians), right of way, drainage, and purposes co nsistent with commercial development.

iv. The Property Owner of Record of A PN No. 681 -300-005 shall offer, and record upon acceptance, a mutual and reciprocal access easement for abutting/adjacent westerly APN 681-300-031.

v. The Property Owner of Record of A PN No. 681 -300-005 shall offer, and record up on acceptance, a drainage easement to abutting/adjacent westerly APN 681-300-031.

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4.15 This area currently does no t have public sewer facilities within the right -of-way.

This CUP will be allowed to maintain the existin g septic system in the interim of those faci lities bein g avail able. Once public sewer facilities are made available within 200 ft. of th is CUP, this CUP will be subject t o all requirements stipulated in Municipal Code 8.50.

Furthermore, if this area is subject to the formation of an Assessment District (AD) and/or other approved financing mechanisms to provide for public sewer facilities and additional necessary infrastructure , the Applicant, under these Conditions of Approval, shall not oppose the formation of an A D (and/or ot her approved financing mechani sm) to construct a public sewer syst em and additio nal necessary easements and infrastructure to the CUP. Once a perm anent sewer conveyance facility infrastructure is avail able fronting the CUP through the formation of an AD (and/or ot her appr oved fin ancing mechani sm), the Applicant will connect to the public sewer.

4.16 The Applican t shall retain fo r pr ivate use in this CUP all priv ate street rights-of- way, parking lots, access ways, entry poin ts, and rights -of-way in conformance with the City’s Gener al Plan, Municipal Code, CUP and/or as required by the Director of Public Works.

4.17 The App licant shall repair and /or rehabilitate all n on-compliant and/or broken roadway and parkway co mponents such as, and not l imited to: curb , gutter , sidewalk, a.c., ADA ramps, tra ffic control stri ping, legends, the existing private parking lot pavement sections , to be mutually identified with the Director of Public Works (or his designee), on the post entitlement final Engineering Plans, using Cal Trans’s design procedure for 20-year life pavement, and the site -specific data for soils strength and anti cipated traffic loading (including construc tion traffic ). The minimum structural section shall be as follows:

i. Parking Lot and Drive Aisles:

1. 6.0” P.C.C. with wire mesh/4.5 class II aggregate base.

ii. Apply striping and legends over the entire parking lot and drive aisles to be shown on the post en titlement final Engineering Plans. Final striping and legend layout shall be approved by the Director of Public Works.

4.18 The mutual ingress and egress driveway along East Palm Canyon Drive , on abutting/adjacent and easterly APN 681-300-026, as shown on the CUP’s Plans and as part of these Conditions of Approval, shal l provide the main ingress and egress for visitors and employees . Any modification to this driveway will require the approval of the Director of Public Works and/or the Di rector of Development Services. The City has identified the driveway condition as “deteriorated” from the curb line and is “temporary” until permanent improvements are completed on abutting/adjacent and easterly APN 681-300-026 and thus the Applicant is

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required to comply with the following condition until such permanent improvements are completed as follows:

i. The Applicant shall seal coat and maintain the asphalt within the above cited driveway path of t ravel in a condition that will not further deteriorate the existing asphalt and/or leave driveway track in or out. If deterioration or track in or out does occur, the Applicant will remove the deteriorated driveway asphalt in s ections (no less tha n 5 feet by 5 feet and/or 25 squ are feet as approved by the Director of Public Works) and replace with:

1. 3.0” a.c. over 95% compacted native.

ii. This vehicular ingress and egress driveway maintenance area is to be mutually identified with the Director of Public Works (or his designee) on the post entitlement final Engineering Plans and the Applicant will be required to maintain the driveway in the above cited condition as part of the requirements of this CUP.

4.19 Main entry and exit driveways, interior circulation routes, setbacks and oth er features shown o n the CUP’s Plans, may require additional street widths as may be determined by the Director of Public Works.

4.20 If applicable, Curve Radii for curbs at all stree t intersections shall not be less than 35 feet or as shown on th e CUP’s Plans or as approved by the Director of Public Works.

4.21 Where applicable, all driveways shall be Riverside County Standard No. 207A or Cathedral City (CC) Standard 220-B subject to final ap proval b y the Director of Public Works.

4.22 The Applicant shall install Type A -6, A-8 and/or Type “D” curbs per RC Standards, which will convey water without ponding, and provide lateral containment of dust and residue during street sweeping operations, s ubject to th e approval of the Director of Public Works.

4.23 The Applicant shall construct all r oadways, parki ng lo ts, driv e aisles, cur bs an d gutters, sidewalks and driveways to unifo rmly connect to existing adjacent public and/or private improvements within and adjacent to the CUP as shown on the final approved Plans to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

4.24 The A pplicant shall construct al l appurtenant roadway components such as, but not limited to: curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, traffic con trol striping, legends, traffic control signs and street na me signs to the satisfaction of the Directo r of Public Works.

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4.25 If the In Lieu Payment Option is not selected as described in Condition 4.38.A.1.c) below, the Applicant may be required to coordinate and pay all and/or a portion of the cost necessary for the undergrounding and removal of all , and not limited to, aerial wires, power lines, telephone wires, cable lines, communicati on equipment, pole under burden and respective poles that are within this CUP, per CC Municipal Code 8.30.050 prior to the issuance of the COO to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

i. The Applicant shall seek a concurrence from the Director of Public Works on which lines , if any , are subject t o und ergrounding p er CC Mu nicipal Code

8.30.050, after whi ch, the Applicant shall coordinate all undergrounding of existing facilities with each respective utility, service provider and adjac ent properties owners to ensure that a ll aerial lines are removed/undergrounded from the CUP’s Plans.

4.26 Applicant will des ign and install onsite local stormwater drainage facilities prior to the issuance of the CUP’s COO:

i. Within the paved and landscaped areas of th e CUP, the Applicant will design facilities to capture al l onsite nuisance and stormwater, with breakout facil ities, per Cath edral City Municipal Code require ments and other conditions specified for APN 681-300-005 as generally shown on the entitlement engineering plans. These cited facilities will be shown on the final Engineering Plans and construct ed to the approval of the Director of Public Works.

ii. The Ap plicant will provide a Drainage R eport, stamped by a California Registered Civil Engine er, validating that the runoff from the site will be captured within the onsite retention areas, that the onsite retention basin areas ar e of a capacity to hold the incoming flows, that the site has a breakout for stormwater exceeding the require retain age threshold and include the amounts of pass -through stormwater that has to be received and passed through.

iii. Where applicable, r etention basin slopes will be lined with wee d bl ock under 3-inch to 6-inch angular rock, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Wor ks. Alternate material within nuisance and storm water retention areas will req uire the review and approval of the Dire ctor of Public Works.

4.27 If applicable, dedications shall include additional widths as necessary for dedicated right and left turn lanes, bus turnouts, and other features shown on the CUP Plans.

4.28 When the Director of Public Works d etermines that access rights to the proposed street rights-of-way shown on the CUP’s Plans are necessary prior to the issuance

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of the COO, the Applicant shall grant the necessary rights-of-way within 60 days of a written request by the City.

4.29 Where public facilities ( e.g., sidewalks) are pla ced on p rivately owned setbacks, the Applicant shall offer for dedication blanket easements for those purpos es by separate instrument prior to the issuance of the first COO.

4.30 Not applicable): The Applicant shall cause all missing property corners and survey monuments within the bo undaries of the CUP to be set a nd file the required Record of Survey prior to the issuance of the COO.

4.31 The Applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as appropriate, from those owners of all abutting properties on w hich, and not limited to, grading, wall construction, retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, street improvements, sidewalks, driveways, utility relocations, other encroachments and other construction activities will occur.

i. Further, all abutting properties disturbed by the Applicants, and not limited to, grading, wall construction, retaining wall construction, pe rmanent slopes, street imp rovements, sidewalks, driveways, utility relocations , other encroac hments and other construction activities performed by the Applicant, will be restored to original and/or improved conditions subject to the prior review and approv al o f the Director of Public Works and/or Director of Development Services.

4.32 The Applica nt shall cause no ease ment to be granted, o r recorded, o ver any portion of the subject property b etween the date of approval of the CUP and the date of issuance of the COO, unless such easement is approved by the Director of Public Works.

4.33 The Applicant will co ordinate all private roadway improvements and driveway transitions with the adjacent property owners (public and/or private) and coordinate relocation of fire hydrants, water meters and all other appurtenances as required to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

4.34 Improvements shall be designed and constr ucted in accordance with City a dopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, or as approved by the Director of Public Works.

4.35 All improvements will be subject to City requirements f or inspection during construction.

4.36 The City will conduct fin al inspections of structures only when the buildings have improved street and sidewalk access (including A DA) to streets. The improvements sha ll include the required traffic c ontrol devices, pav ement markings and street name signs.

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4.37 When applicable, the Applicant shall be responsible f or the vacation and granting of easements that address changes in the exist ing easements over the proposed CUP that may be a ffected by pro posed impro vements. Pursu ant this condition, the Applicant shall apply to the City for any street vacation request of public right - of-way and/or utility easements. The Applicant must provide a ll applicable exhibits and legal de scriptions and perform all necessary abandonments or r elocation of easements and/or facilitie s as required by all a ffected utility purveyors over the public rights -of-way and/or ut ility easements, or as approved by the Di rector of Public Works. Typically, t he right -of-way vacation pr ocess is u p to thr ee (3) months.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

4.38 The Applicant shall construct and dedicate the following street improvements to conform to the General Plan:

A. PUBLIC STREETS

1) East Palm Canyon Drive – Public roadway as shown on the Plans and per these Conditions of Approval shall include the following:

a) East Palm Canyon Drive is a public road way and is designated a s an Arterial Highway (A) with a 126-foot ROW.

b) East Palm Canyon Drive measured at curb to curb shall have a 88 to 94-foot street width.

c) In Lieu Payment Option for improvements along the CUP ’s north East Palm Canyon Drive frontage:

1. The City is in the process of designing a Municipal Undergrounding Project (MUP) that will underground the existing overhea d power poles and respective under burden along the CUP’s north East Palm Canyon Drive frontage.

2. In conjunction with the above, t he City is also contempl ating an additional project in conjunction with the above MUP project that will widen the CUP ’s no rth East Palm Canyon Drive fronta ge an additional 13 to 16 from the existing 31-feet f rom centerline of improvements to south curb roadway design to a 44 to 47 feet from centerline of improvements to south curb roadway des ign, all in conformance with the City’s General Plan.

a. The Additional Widening Project will in clude new pavement asphalt expansion, new curb and gutter , roadway striping,

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legends and si gnage, new 8-foot sidewalk installation and the relocation of fronting utilities.

3. If the In Lieu Payment Option is selected to complete the CUP’s north East Palm Canyon frontage improvements the Applicant can pay an in-lieu cost participation amount of $60,000. Th e $60,000 can be paid in installments as follows:

a. The first installment of $2 0,000 is to be paid prior to the issuance of a COO.

b. The second installment of $2 0,000 is to be paid on e year after the date of the issuance of the COO.

c. The th ird and final instal lment of $20,000 is to be paid to the City two years after the date of the issuance of the COO or prior to the award of the contract for the Additional Widening Project, whichever comes first.

d. When the City procee ds with the Additional Widening Project the Applicant will be responsible for the CUP’s north East Palm Canyon frontage landscaping and onsite drainage res torations within and outside the right of way.

d) If the in-lieu payment op tion detailed above is not selected, t he Applicant shall widen and improve the existing 31-foot half street along the enti re no rth East Palm Canyon Drive frontage of t he CU P an additional 13 to 16 feet , thus completing the centerline to south curb width improvements to 44 to 47 feet , respectively, along the entir e north East Palm Canyon Drive frontage of the CUP . The improvements will be required to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works prior to the issuance of the COO.

a. In all areas where new curb and gutter is constructed as part of street wideni ng and as gener ally shown on t he TPM’s Plans along the East Palm Canyon Drive frontage:

i. Replace a.c. to a thickness per these Conditions of Approval to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

ii. Restripe all lanes, including legends, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering/Public Works.

iii. Construct all street, curb and gutter to uniformly conn ect to existing ad jacent i mprovements east and west of the CUP to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

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iv. East Pal m Canyo n Drive frontage will be designated as “No Stopping” with signs posted as ap proved by the D irector of Public Works

e) If applicable, the Applicant will coo rdinate all pu blic and priv ate roadway improv ements and driveway transitions with the adjacent property owner s and coordinate relocation of fire hy drants, water meters, storm drains and all othe r appurtenances as requ ired to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

f) If applicable, construct new, repair and/or replace all existing damaged fronting street improvements including an 8-foot sidewalk, curb and gutter to uniformly connect to existing adjacent improvements west and east of t he CUP along the East Palm Canyon Drive frontage to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

g) East Palm Canyon Drive shall ha ve A -6 or A -8 curbs per County of Riverside (RC) Standards, which will c onvey water without ponding, and provide lateral containment of du st and residue during street sweeping operations.

h) The East Palm Canyon Drive frontage shall have a min imum 8-foot- wide meandering offset concrete sidewalk per RC Standa rds, with all required ADA ramps a nd utili ty offsets, to be shown on the final Engineering Plans and as approved by the Director of Public Works.

i) Construct all appurtenant roadway components such as, but not limited to: curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, traffic control striping, legends, traffic control signs and street name signs as approved by the Director of Public Works.

4.39 The Applicant shall design street pavement sections using Cal Tra ns’s design procedure for 20 -year life pavement, and the sit e-specific data fo r soil strength and anticipated traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections, with asphalt placed in two lifts, shall be as follows:

i) Arterial Highway (B): 5.5” a.c./6.5” class II base with 12” at 95% compaction.

ii) Note: The above are minimum sections. If existing roadway sections are determined to be greater that the above stated minimum, the Applicant shall install asphalt concrete or Portland cement concrete and class II aggregate base to match existing and/or per City’s repair standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

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4.40 If applicable, the Applicant will cooperate with all adjacent developers and property owners to assure that drainage, access and roa dway designs are constructed to assure that all adjacent public works infrastructure is constructed in a un iform manner as approved by the Director of Public Works.

4.41 Where applicable, Curve Radii for curbs at all street intersec tions shall not be less than 35 feet or matching opposing approved corne r curve radii or as approved by the Director of Public Works.

4.42 Where applicable, right-of-way geometry for property line corner cut -backs at curb returns shall conform to RC Standard Drawing No. 805 unless otherwise approved by the Director of Public Works.

4.43 Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specificat ions, or as a pproved by the Director of Public Works.

4.44 The Applicant will design all landscaping, monuments and/or structures t o not impair vehicle, bicycle and/o r pedestrian line -of-sights along all the frontages associated with this CUP and to be shown on the Civil E ngineering Plans subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works.

4.45 All public and private improvements sha ll be subject to Ci ty requirement s for inspection during construction.

4.46 The City will conduct final inspections of building structures when th e building structures have improved street and sidewalk access to publicly -maintained streets. The improvements sh all include the required traffic co ntrol devices, pavement markings, ADA improvements and street name signs.

IMPROVEMENT PLANS

As used thr oughout these Conditions of Approval, profe ssional titles such as “engineer,”’ “surveyor,” and “architect,” refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California.

4.47 Improvement plans shall be pr epared by or under the direct supervision of qualified engineers and/or architect s, as appropriate, and shall comply with all requirements of the City of Cathedral City.

4.48 The following improvement plans, shall be prepared and submitte d for review by the Engineering Department. A separate set of plans f or each line item specified below shall be prepared . The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified, unless authorized by the Direct or of Public Works . Plans may be prepared at larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired.

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NOTE: The Applicant may be requi red to prepare other improv ement plans not listed here pursuant to improvem ents require d by other ag encies and utilit y purveyors.

NOTE: All Engineering Plans will be prepared by a Civil Engineer licensed to practice their profession in the State of California.

A. On-Site Precise Grading Plan 1” = 10’ Horizontal
B. Street Improvement Plan 1”= 40’ Horizontal, 1’ = 4’ Vertical (if applicable) C. PM 10 Plan Not required
D. Erosion Control Plan Not required
E. WQMP Not required

NOTE: A and E to be submitted concurrently.

NOTE: Precise Grading Plan shall normally include perimeter wall with Top of Wall and Top of Footing elevations shown. All footings shall have a minimum of 1-foot of cover, or sufficient cover to clear any adjacent obstructions.

F. On Site Storm Drain Plan Not required
G. Street Signing and Striping Plan 1” = 40’ Horizontal (if applicable) H. Signal Plan (N/A) Not required
I. Monumentation Plan Not required

NOTE: F through I to be submitted concurrently, if required.

NOTE: The street impr ovement plans shall show th e sidewalk in the combined parkway and landscape setback area.

NOTE: Separate Off-Site Storm Drain Plan if required by Director of Public Works.

Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed above shall be p repared in formats approved by the Director of Public Works prior to commencing plan preparation.

All Plan and Profile Street Plans and Signing an d Stripin g plans shall show all existing improvements for a distanc e of at least 200 -feet beyond the project limits, or a distance sufficient to show any required design transitions.

All Signing and S triping Plans s hall show, at a minimum; Stop Signs, Lim it Lines and Lege nds, No Parking Signs, Raised Pave ment Markers (RPMs) (including Blue RPMs at fire hydrants), curb paint limits and Street Name Signs per Cathedral City Standard Plans and/or as approved by the Director of Public Works.

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4.49 The Applicant shal l furnish accurat e Mylars of all improvement plans to the Director of Public Works for approval. The improvement plans shall be of a scale approved by the Director of Public Works.

4.50 The Applicant shall fur nish a cop y of al l approved improv ement plans on an electronic storage media acceptable to the Director of Public Works.

4.51 Upon completion of construction and prior to final acceptance of the improvements by the City, the Applicant shall furnish the City with reproducible record drawings, of all improvement plans which were approved by the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked “As Built” and shall be stamped a nd signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying the accuracy and completeness of the drawings. The Applicant shall have all approved Mylars previous ly submitted to the City, revised to reflect the as -built conditions . The Applicant shall employ or re tain the Engineer of Record (EOR) du ring the cons truction phase of the project so that the EOR can make s ite visits in support of preparing “As Built”. However, i f sub sequent approved revisions have been approved by the Director of Public Works and reflect said “As Built” conditions, the EOR may submit a letter attesting to said fact to the Director of Public Works in lieu of Mylar submittal.

IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AGREEMENTS

4.52 Improvements to be made, or agreed to be made, shall include the removal of any existing structures or other obstructions which are not a part of the proposed improvements.

Improvements and obligations required shall be either complete prior t o the issuance of COOs of permanent structures or as otherwise approved by the Director of Public Works.

In the event the Applicant fails to construct the improvements for this CUP or fails to satisfy its obligations for this CUP in a timely manner, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of permits, and/or final inspections, withhold othe r approvals related to the development of this CUP.

4.53 If applicable, p rior to the issuance of the COO , the Applicant shall construct and dedicate all on and off -site improvements and satisfy its obligations for same o r shall furnish a fully secured and executed Public Wor ks Completion Agreement guaranteeing the constructi on of such improvements and the satisfactio n of its obligations for same, or shall agree to any combination thereof, as may be required by the City.

4.54 If not a lready completed, p rior to the improvement plans approval , the Applicant shall submit for review and City approval, if applicable, Covenants for the future maintenance and upkeep of (and not limited to) street lighting (Street Light Covenant), landscaping improvements, hardscape improvements, PM -10 cleanup

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mitigation, drainage facilities, retention basin improvements and permanent site BMP ap purtenances (Water Quality Management Plan Covenant). Once approved by the City, the Owner of Record shall execute and record such Covenants.

4.55 The Applicant shall submit applicable deposits and/or fees for the cost of reviewing the a pplicable Public Works Completion Agreement(s), WQMP Covenant, Street Light Covenant, Maintenance Co venant, PM-10 Application and/or any other requests or form submittals made by the Applicant related to this CUP.

GRADING

4.56 The Applicant shall c omply with all the provisions of Cathedral City Municipal Codes and Ordinances.

4.57 The Applicant shall obtain a Grading Permit approved by t he Director o f Public Works prior to initiating any construction or on the CUP site.

4.58 To obtain an approved G rading Permit, the Applicant sh all su bmit and obtain approval of all of the following:

A. A Precise Grading Plan prepared by a civ il engineer registered in the State of California,

B. (Not applica ble): A preliminary geotechnical (“Soils”) Report prepared by a professional registered in the State of California,

C. (Not applicable): A Fugitive Du st Control Plan prepared in accordanc e with City of Cathedral City requirements,

D. (Not applicable): An Erosion Control Plan prepared in accordance with City of Cathedral City requirements,

E. (Not applicable): a Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with Cathedral City requirements (NPDES Stormwater Di scharge Permit and Storm Management and Discharge Controls),

F. (Not applicable): A revised/updated WQMP prepared by a Qualified Stormwater Poll ution Plan Developer that has completed California State Water Board approved training, and

G. If applicable, a Conditional Letter of Map Revision – Fill (CLOMR-F) issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). If the Applicant i s not securing a CL OMR the Applicant must verify that the entire Project limits are outside a FEMA d esignated Flood Hazar d Area an d/or Area o f Flood Hazard

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Risk as designated by the latest ap proved FEMA FIRM Map and in accordance with the City of Cathedral Municipal Code Chapter 8.24.

4.59 If applicable, all grading shall conform with the recommendations con tained in the Preliminary Soils Report, P hase 1 Environmental Assessment report and shall be certified as being adequate by the soils engineer, or engineeri ng geolog ist registered it the State of California.

4.60 (Not applicable): A statement shall appear on the Grading Plan th at a soils r eport has been prepared in ac cordance with the California Health and Safety Cod e § 17953 and California Government Code § 66490.

4.61 (Not applicable): The Applicant shall fur nish security, in a form ac ceptable to the City, and in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the ap proved Fugitive Dust Control Plan provisions as submitted with its application for a Grading Permit . Additionally, th e Applicant shall replenis h said securit y if expended by the City of Ca thedral City to comply with the Fugitive Dust Control Plan as required by the Director of Public Works.

4.62 The Applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to prevent wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped land shall either be planted with interim landscaping, or stabili zed with such other erosion control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan.

4.63 Grading within the parkway areas shall conform to Cathedral City requirements except as otherwise modified by this condition. The maximum slope shall not exceed 3:1 anywhere in the landscape setback area, except for the back s lope (i.e. the slope at the back of the landscaped lot) which shall not exceed 2:1 if ful ly planted with ground cover. The maximum slope in the first six (6) feet adjacent to the curb shall not exceed 4:1 when the nearest edge of sidewalk is within six feet (6’) o f the curb, otherwis e the maximum slope within the ri ght of way sha ll not exceed 3:1. All unpaved parkway areas adjacent to the curb shall be depress ed one and one-half inches (1.5”) in the first eighteen inches (18’) behind the curb.

4.64 Building pad eleva tions on the Grading or Precise Grading Pl an submitte d for Director of Public Works’ approval shall conform to the pad elevations shown on the improvement plans, unless the pad elevations have other requirements imposed elsewhere in the Conditions of Approval.

a. Further, the submitted Entitlem ent Plans do not correctly show the existing topographic elevations on the CUP. The Applicant will be require d to verify the topographic elevations on CUP as compa red to the existing elevations on the CUP, and in include these elevations on the Final Engineer ing Plans for the CUP.

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b. The verified site elevations may require the addit ion of retainin g walls to secure onsite and/or abutting offsite grades for erosion control and drainage purposes.

4.65 Building pad elevations of perimet er lots shall not differ by more than on e foo t higher from the building pads in adjacent developments. The Applicant shall minimize the differences in elevation between the adjoining properties and this Project.

4.66 If applicable, prior to any site grading or re-grading that will raise any portion of the site by more than plus or minus half of a foot (0.5’) f rom the elevation shown on the approved Grad ing Plans, the Applicant shall submit the proposed grading changes to the Director of Public Works for a substantial conformance review.

4.67 Prior to the issuan ce of a building permit for any building, the Applicant shall provide a parcel pad cert ification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or surveyor with applicable compa ction tests and over excavation docume ntation.

Each pad certific ation shall list t he pad elevation as shown on the approved Grading Plan, the actual pad elevation and th e difference between the two, if any.

Such pad certificati on shall also list the relative compaction of the pad soil. The data shall be organized by parcel number and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times.

4.68 This CUP shall comply with the Cathedral City Floodplain Management Ordinance.

If any p ortion of any proposed building parcel in the CUP is or may be lo cated within a Flood Hazard Area as identified on the City’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM Maps), the development shall be graded to ensure that all f loors and exterior fill (at the foundat ion) are above the level of the project (100 -year) flood and building pads are compacted to 95% Proctor Density as required in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulatio ns, Section 645.5(a) (6). Pr ior to is suance of building permits for parcels which are s o located, the Applicant shall furnish Elevation Certifications, as required by FEMA, that t he abov e condition s have been met.

4.69 If applicable, prior to the issuance of t he Building Permit for any b uilding, the Applicant shall provide to the Director of Public Works a Letter of Map Revision – Fill (LOMR-F) issued by FEMA.

DRAINAGE

4.70 Stormwater handling shall conform to the a pproved Drainage Report for the CUP.

The design of th e Project shall not cause an y increase in flood boundaries, levels or frequencies in any area outside the development.

4.71 Stormwater and nuisance water (drainage) for all phases, shall be retained on site and shall be disposed of in an ap proved manner. Nuis ance water shall be disposed of via on -site storm drains, n ew and existing catch basins, underground

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percolation piping cham bers, dry well s and retenti on basin(s) as approved by the Director of Public Works.

4.72 All drainage water may be conveyed underground to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

4.73 Storm water drainage historically received from adjoining properties s hall be received and retained and/or passed though into the historic downstream drainage relief route.

4.74 Not applicable: The Ap plicant shall comply with applicable provisions for po st construction runoff per the City’s NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit; Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; t he Californian Re gional Water Quality Contro l Board – Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB -CRB) Regional Board Order No. R7 -2013- 0011 and the State Water Resources Control Board’s Order No. 2009 -009-DWQ, Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ and Order No. 2012-0006-DWQ.

A. For po st-construction, urba n runoff from New Dev elopment and Redevelopment Projects, the Applicant shall implement requirements of the NPDES permit for the design, construction and the covenants for the perpetual operation and maintenance of BMPs per the a pproved revised/updated Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for t he project as require by the California Regional Water Quality Contr ol Board – Colorado River Ba sin (CWQRCB - CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011.

B. The Applicant s hall implement the revised/updated WQMP Design Standards per (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7 -2013-0011 utilizing BMPS approved by the Director of Public Works.

UTILITIES

4.75 If applicable, the Applicant shall obtain the approval of the Director of Public Works for the location of all utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above-ground utility structures inclu ding, but not limite d to, traffic si gnal cabinets, electrical vaults, water valves, and telephon e stands, to ensure optimum placement for pract ical and aesthetic purposes.

4.76 All service runs and proposed new utilities shall be installed underground , per the utility purveyor standards and as approved by the Director of Public Works.

4.77 When applicable, and as cited in Condition 4.25, existing overhead utility lines and overhead under-burden within, or adjacent to the proposed development, and all proposed utilities shall be installed underground per the utility purveyor standards and as approved by the Director of Public Works.

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4.78 Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlaying har dscape. For installation of utilities in existing improved street s, the Applicant shall compl y with trench restoration requirements required by the Director of Public Works.

4.79 The Appl icant shall provide certified reports of all utility trench compacti on for approval by the Director of Public Works.

4.80 All facilities within th e CUP shall be served with a gravity sanitary sewer syste m (or as cited in Condition 4.1 5), a do mestic water system and a fire p rotection system in accordance with DWA and City of Cathed ral City Fire Departm ent requirements and standards. Applicant sha ll pay to th e City and DWA all applicable sewer and water se rvice charges, capacity cha rges and con struction reimbursements to ensure all services are complete, in place and operational prior to the respective COO being issued.

4.81 The Applicant shall aband on or reloca te existing easements over C UP prior to issuance of the COO as required by the agency a nd/or individual favored and a s approved by the Director of Public W orks. Additionally, t he Applicant shall relocate ex isting utility facilities that are re quired by al l utility purv eyors prior to issuance of the COO or as approved by the Director of Public Works.

SECTION 5 FIRE PROTECTION
Unless specifically stated herein, these condit ions shall not be construed to permit or allow deviation from any Federal or State laws nor any of the local codes and ordinances adopted by this jurisdiction. Please contact the City of Cathedral City Fire Department for any questions regarding compliance wi th the applicable codes or following conditions:

Note: All references to the 2022 California Fire Code are shown as CFC, the 2022 California Building Code is shown as CBC and th e California Code of Regulations are shown as CCR.

AGENCY APPROVALS

5.1 The Final Conditions of Approval for this project shall be included in any site plan or construction plans submitted for permit issuance. Plans will not be approved without reference to these “conditions”.

5.2 This project is subject to review and approval in accordance with the CCR, Title 19 for Fire and Life Safety. This project is subject to an annual inspection and permit from the Cathedral City Fire Department for this type of occupanc y (use).

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FIRE ACCESS

5.3 A fire department access plan shall be submitted to t he City of Cathedral City Fire Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of any building permits.

5.4 Fire Lanes parallel to the main building and providing access to the permanent generator and tower shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide, unobstructed.

5.5 “No Parking, Fire Lane” signs shall be posted parking area(s) where the permanent generator is to be installed.

FIRE PROTECTION

5.6 Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed and maintained in accordance with CFC, Section 906 and CCR, Title 19, Chapter 3. The fire extinguisher types , sizes and locations shall be included on architectural plan submittal and approved by the Cathedral City Fire Department prior to installation.

MISCELLANEOUS

5.7 Means of egress shall be in compliance with CFC Chapter 10, to inc lude signs and door locking mechanisms.

5.8 The doors must be operable from the inside of the building for occupant exiting.

Surface latches and security bars are not permitted.

5.9 Where applica ble, a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704H Diamond shall be installed.

5.10 Hazardous materials use and storage , if applicable, shall comply with the California Fire Code and NFPA Standards.

5.11 Extension cord and flexible cords shall not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring (2022 CFC § 604.5).

5.12 Address numbers s hall be placed in a position to be plainly legible from the street or road, shall be a minimum of 12 inch high numbers with a minimum 1½ inch stroke, and be illuminated (back or surface lit).

5.13 Doors into electrical control panel rooms shall be marked with a plainly visible and legible sign made of durable material stating ELECTRICA L ROOM. The signage shall be in white letters on red background.

5.14 Access to the electrical panel shall be maintained with three feet of clearance in front of the panel, and 30 inche s of clearance above and to the sides of the panel.

5.15 All equipment, including generator shall be UL compliant.

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SECTION 6 BUILDING DEPARTMENT

6.1 Shall comply w ith the latest adopted edition of the following codes as applicable:

A. California Building Code
B. California Electrical Code
C. California Mechanical Code
D. California Plumbing Code
E. California Energy Code
F. California Fire Code
G. California Green Building Standards Code

6.2 Refer to Fire Marsh al’s comments regarding Fire and Smoke Suppression Systems.

6.3 The requirements of the Air Quality Management District shall be satisfied prior to the issuance of any permit if dusts and/ or pollutants will be discharged into the atmosphere.

6.4 Any temporary building, trailer, commercial coach, etc. installed and /or used in connection with a construction project shall comply with City Code.

6.5 All signs shall be Underwriters Laboratories approved, or equal.

6.6 Permits are required prior to the removal and/or demolition of structures.

6.7 All exterior lighting shall be ori ented, directed, and/or shie lded as much as possible so that direct illumination does not infringe onto adjoining properties.

6.8 If hazardous substances are used and/o r stored, a technical opinion and report, identifying and developing methods of protection from the hazards presented by the hazardous materials, may be required. This report shall be prepared by a qualified person, firm, or corporation and submitted to Building & Safety. This report shall also explain the proposed facility ’s intended methods of operation and list of all o f the propose d materials, their quantities, classifications, and the effects of any chemical (material) in ter-mixing in the event of an accident or spill.

6.9 Please be aware a Cons truction Waste Management Plan (CWMP) will b e required at time of plan check submittal.

6.10 Separate permits will be issued for structures that are not a part of the building.

For example, the trash enclosure, the parking lot light standards, etc. Separate permit(s) will also be required for any signage that is and isn ’t part of the building.

6.11 Additions to Non -Residential buildings shall comply with CA Energy Code Section 141.0.

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Approved for Planning Entitlements by the Cathedral City City Council on February 14, 2024.

Attest: Applicant:

___________________________ _________________________ Sandra Molina Chris McFadden
Deputy Director
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Staff Report

City Council

Item No. 6.A

Meeting Date: February 14, 2024
From: Ryan Hunt, Communications and Events Manager
Title: Northgate Community Church 2024 Run for Refugees 5K SUP

City Council

RECOMMENDATION:

To approve Special Use Permit for the 2024 Northgate Community Church Run for Refugees 5K.

BACKGROUND:

This proposed 2024 Run for Refugees 5K Run and Walk is being organized to raise money for the millions of refugees displaced in Ukraine. Northgate Community Church has a partnering arm helping those refugees and all money raised will go to them.

DISCUSSION:

Similar to the 2023 event, t he 5K Run and Walk will set up at 5:00 a.m. on April 13, 2024, at Northgate Community Church 30010 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234. The 5K run starts at 7:30 a.m. and will wrap up by 9 :00 a.m., with 500 attendees projected for th e event. They will have an ambulance on site in case of medical emergencies before, during or after the run.

Event organizers will also have trash and recycling bins on site for cleanup as well as 5 - 6 portable toilets for attendees and volunteers. The event doesn’t need any road closures and will use the bike lane on 30th Avenue using cones. Northgate Community Church gets insurance through USATF and will have a liability policy naming Cathedral City.

FISCAL IMPACT:

In addition to actions recommended by the City Council on the Special Use Permit General City Limits application (fee of $300 for an event with 500 attendees or less), the applicant must submit payment to the City prior to the event and provide all necessary insurance documentation.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

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Action F-6: Promote additional community events and celebrations.

ATTACHMENTS:

Run for Refugees 2024 SUP

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SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
__X___ Application Fee: $300 if fewer than 500 attendees, $600 if more than 500 attendees, OR $100 for neighborhood block parties – payable to “City of Cathedral City” _____ Non-pr
ofit certification (if applicable)
_____ Clean-up / Damage Deposit (if applicable)
__X___ Provide all necessary insurance coverages (must be submitted prior to the event) __X___ Signed documentation from the property owner agreeing to the use as specified in this application.
__X___ Proof of Insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage naming City of Cathedral City, 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City 92234 as an additional insured (must be submitted prior to the event)
__X___ Proof of all applicable licenses and permits required by local, state and federal agencies (must be submitted prior to the event)
_____ Pr
oof of Cathedral City Fire Department inspections and permits, if applicable (must be submitted prior to the event)
_____ Please Provide a Site Map of Your Event (this should include the following, if applicable):

1. Buildings

2. Temporary Improvements

3. Portable Toilets

4. Vendor Locations

5. Parking Areas

6. Driveways

7. Stage

8. Generators

9. Any Street Closures / Signage
Plan

10. Lighting

11. A.D.A. Path of Travel

12. Trash Dumpsters
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TERMINATION OF APPLICATION (Staff Use Only)
ACTION TAKEN: ______ APPROVED _____ DENIED
If approved, see attached Conditions of Approval.

If denied, provide reason(s): ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ AP
PROVED BY: _____________________________________________________ DATE: _______________ Date/Time Received Received By: Amount Received: Receipt No(s):

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Staff Report

City Council

Item No. 6.B

Meeting Date: February 14, 2024
From: Ryan Hunt, Communications and Events Manager
Title: 2024 Color the Spectrum Art Festival SUP

City Council

RECOMMENDATION:

To approve Special Use Permit for the Autism Society Inland Empire's 2024 Color the Spectrum Art Festival in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.

BACKGROUND:

Autism Society Inland Empire’s 2024 Color the Spectrum Art Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024, and the organization is requesting use of the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater. This event will include fun for the entire family, featuring inflatable attractions, crafts, food trucks, vendor booths for Autism Awareness, and resources for families.

The Autism Society serves families across both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties in the Inland Empire. Currently, there are more than 17,500 children and adults combined in both regions who need support and education on the many issues our families face. The Autism Society Inland Empire’s mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

DISCUSSION:

The 2024 Color the Spectrum Art Festival is a day of community and celebration that raises much needed funds to support local families living with autism. The organization’s goal is to empower families with knowledge as well as highlight some of the abilities of kids and adults with autism.

The Color, the Spectrum Autism Art Festival, is a unique opportunity to celebrate and showcase the artistic talents of individuals on the autism spectrum. The event features youth and adult artists on the range, with a marketplace featuring entrepreneurs on the spectrum. Attendees can purchase art pieces from artists and entrepreneurs, supporting their artistic ventures and promoting their financial independence.

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In addition to the marketplace, the event also includes several art -related activities. Arts and crafts, face painting, bubble art, chalk art, and kid in a bubble activity are just a few interactive activities available at the event. Attendees can enjoy music and performances while indulging in food and other fun-filled activities.

FISCAL IMPACT:

As a third -party event, the applicant must submit all necessary payments and documentation to the City prior to the event, including the $2500 per day rental fee for nonprofit use of the Community Amphitheater. Autism Society Inland Empire has already paid the $510 application fee, provided 501c3 documentation and a Certificate of Insurance.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

Action F-6: Promote additional community events and celebrations.

ATTACHMENTS:

Special Use Permit - Autism Society 11-9-23
2024 Art Festival Layout & Map - Cat City Amp
501c3 documentation
City of Cathedral City

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Food
Tent
Food
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Map Key

- Inflatables
10x10 Resource Tables & Activities
6’ Dinning Tables
- First Aid
- Portable Restrooms & Sink
Kid in a
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Staff Report

City Council

Item No. 6.C

Meeting Date: February 14, 2024
From: Anne Ambrose, Assistant City Manager
Title: Strategic Plan Update and Adopton

City Council

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve updates made to the Five- Year Strategic Plan made at the January 27, 2024 Goal Setting Session.

BACKGROUND:

On January 27, 2024, the City’s leadership team and City Council met together for a daylong workshop to review the City’s Five -Year Strategic Plan and to set goals for the next year. This was the second full update provided to the City Council since the plan was adopted on April 12, 2023.

During the workshop, the City Council received a financial overview of the City’s midyear fiscal position, particularly the significant costs due to damage and debris removal resulting from Tropical Storm Hilary. After the fiscal update, the City Manager and executive team members provided the City Council updates on their efforts on meeting the Strategic Plan goals and objectives, guided by the following questions:

• Over the past year, what has your department accomplished that you and your team are most proud of? What factors contributed to your success?

• What has challenged your department the most? What were the biggest internal or external factors that impeded your department from achieving your goals and objectives?

• What key initiatives will be the focus of your department over the next year? Do they still align with the goals/objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan or do they need to shift? If a change is proposed, what is the proposed change and timeline for implementation?

After the staff’s presentations, the City Council provided their response to the same questions, which led to a discussion of future goals.

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DISCUSSION:

The continued engagement between the City Council, staff, and the community in the creation and implementation of the strategic plan is commendable. Such collaboration fosters transparency, accountability and ownership which are essential for the successful execution of any strategic initiative. By remaining aligned and committed to the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan, the City can better navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and ultimately thrive in the future.

There were some changes discussed during the goal setting workshop that are incorporated into this update. The City Council accepted the recommendations from a resident advisory committee to secure ongoing revenues to allow Cathedral City to enter the Desert Recreation District and develop a community center, address capital improvements in the City’s roads and infrastructure, and improve Fire department responses to increasing numbers of medical calls for service. Staff have incorporated the support for the funding initiative in the update.

The City’s new Development Services Director outlined resource needs to address a strategic plan objective of completing the comprehensive update to the City’s zoning and business regulations codes. Much of the City’s zoning code is severely outdated and almost obsolete. To create a development process that is facilitative, predictable, and streamlined, a large overhaul of the code will be necessary. In addition, pursuant to AB 1332, the City must develop a program for the preapproval of accessory dwelling unit plans by January 1, 2025. Staff are working to identify potential funding for these initiatives to begin later this year. Mayor emphasized the need for resources to further economic development of the City.

New initiatives were introduced by the Mayor and Councilmembers. Mayor Carnevale asked for prioritization of resources to support Economic Development. Mayor Pro Tem Ross asked staff to explore annual or bi -annual joint meetings or 2 x 2 meetings between the City Council and Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, working with the Historical Society to digitize and preserve historic photos and documents, and commission a survey of historic properties in the City. Councilmember Gutierrez requested that staff explore the use of volunteers by Code Enforcement and research prior goal setting documents to provide a review of accomplishments. Councilmember Gregory requested that residential parking standards, including parking in front of mailboxes, be prioritized in the zoning code updates and asked that staff work with community organizations to identify a cooling center within Cathedral City for the summer. Councilmember Lamb echoed staff’s support of resources to update the City’s zoning code and the importance of the City joining the Desert Recreation District to provide programming for the community. These initiatives reflect a range of priorities including community engagement, historical preservation, and efficiency improvements.

Some initiatives, while still important, had to be delayed to the financial impact of Tropical Storm Hilary. These initiatives did not have budget appropriations previously and were recommended to be deferred and reassessed in the next biennial budget.

These included:
• Facilities Master Plan, Facilities Condition Assessment Implementation • Facilities Master Plan (Phase II - Policies, Procedures)

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• Annual Allocation to Facilities Fund (614)
• Equipment Replacement Fund (611) Allocation
• Entryway Monument Study
• IT Master Plan Recommendations
• Compensation and Classification Study

FISCAL IMPACT:

Staff will bring back items that need budget adjustments or will include non -budgeted items in the budget request in the next biennial budget.

Attachments:

Updated Five-Year Strategic Plan
PowerPoint Presentation from 1/27/24 Goal Setting Session

ATTACHMENTS:

Strategic Plan Council Presentation January 2024
Year One Update - February 14 2023 cc meeting v2

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CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
City Council Update
January 27, 2024

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2 • Strategic Planning Overview
• Financial Overview
• Department Strategic Plan Updates
▪ City Manager's Office
▪ Human Resources
▪ City Clerk
▪ Communications
▪ IT
▪ Economic Development
▪ Financial Services
▪ Police
▪ Development Services
▪ Fire
▪ Public Works
• City Council Strategic Plan Update
• Council Comments and Discussion
• Public Comments
• Adjourn

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STRATEGIC PLAN OVERVIEW
3 Understanding the
Context
Establishing a
Framework
Draft & Adopt
Strategic Plan Implementation
• Define outcomes
• Identify Issues and Priorities
Council Interviews
City Leadership Workshop
#1
• Community Survey
• City leadership team
tracks progress –
weekly meetings
• Added goals to City
Council staff reports
• City Council updates
• Adjust when needed
• Living Document
• Refine the vision and
values
• Develop goals
Council Workshop #2
City Leadership
Team
Workshop # 2
• Develop strategies and
actions
• Develop Draft Strategic
Plan
Council Workshop #2
City Leadership
Team Workshop # 3
City Council Adoption
4/12/23
December 2022 February 2023 April 2023 January 2024

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STRATEGIC PLAN FRAMEWORK
4 Values
Our Shared Beliefs and Principles
VisionOur Desired Future
Mission Our Purpose
Moving Cathedral City Forward with Commitment, Pride and Excellence
Goal A Goal B Goal C Goal D Goal FGoal E
Objective Objective Objective Objective Objective Objective Action Action Action Action Action Action
Outcome Measures
Specific Methods
Specific Results
Statements of Direction

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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
5 GOAL A

SERVE THE

COMMUNITY WITH

PRIDE AND

DEDICATION
Objective: Through
diversity, equity, and
inclusion driven
employee programs
and experiences,
Cathedral City is the
employer of choice
with a workforce that
is engaged, motivated,
and respected public
stewards.

GOAL B

COMMUNITY

INVESTMENT
GOAL C

FISCAL STABILITY AND

SUSTAINABILITY
GOAL D

INNOVATION
GOAL E
SAFETY
GOAL F

EMBRACING,

INCLUSIVE

COMMUNITY
Objective: Cathedral
City roads, gateways,
public spaces, and
other infrastructure are
well planned,
designed, constructed
and maintained.

Objective: Cathedral
City has economically
prospered by
facilitating the
investment of private
dollars in high quality
development which
benefits the community.

We remain financially
solvent by instituting
prudent fiscal policies
and transparent
financial practices.

Objective: Cathedral
City continually
focusses on improving
service delivery and
customer experiences
by successfully
leveraging technology
and creative initiatives
to improve public
services, public safety,
and stimulate economic
growth.

Objective: Cathedral
City is safe for all who
live, work, visit, and
play in our community.

Objective: Cathedral City
is valued and respected as
a community that welcomes
and embraces diversity, has
an abundance of high
quality and affordable
housing options and vibrant
businesses. Our
neighborhoods are
attractive, well-maintained,
and issues surrounding
homelessness have been
compassionately addressed
with thoughtful,
coordinated, and
collaborative programs.

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MID-YEAR FINANCIAL
REVIEW

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IMPACT FROM TROPICAL STORM HILARY - INITIAL
7 • August 20 – Flooding and debris flow that inundated the Horizon St. neighborhood and other parts of the city. • City Council authorized $1.062m for initial clean up and $4.56m in debris removal $5,625,162 Total GF • At the November 8 City Council meeting, the Council approved a series of budget deferrals, cuts, or allocations to other appropriate funding sources to mitigate the impact to the budget. ▪ One-time cut of FY 2023/24 CalPERS and OPEB Payments $4,480,194 ▪ CIP and Park Improvement projects delayed or continued using restricted funds $2,011,896 $6,492,090 Reduction GF
• Budget additions were also authorized
▪ Dream Homes Park – cost overages (encumbered, to be spent in FY 24/25) $2,481,211 ▪ Insurance Premium Increases (GF) $ 832,640
▪ Insurance Premium – other funds ($42,455) $3,313,851 Additional GF • Road Improvements – Matching Funds moved from GF to other funding sources $1,568,000 Reprogrammed • Anticipated road repair costs = $16,868,683 with estimated $6,000,000 match $3,000,000 FY 2023/24 $3,000,000 FY 2024/25

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8 • Since November 8 City Council Meeting
▪ November 21 – FEMA Disaster Declaration
▪ December 7 – FEMA Applicant Briefing – hosted by CalOES and Riverside County in Indio ▪ December 20 – Submitted CalOES Disaster Application, an update to the original Initial Damage Estimate (IDE) submitted to Riverside County on August 24 ($16.8M+ updated to be $28.3M+) • CalOES Disaster Application – 19 Projects @ $28.3M+, comprised of:
▪ Debris Removal – Category A, 1 Project @ $9.3M+
▪ Emergency Protective Measures – Category B, 1 project @ $52.5K ▪ Roads and Bridges – Category C, 13 projects @ $18.7M
▪ Public Buildings & Equipment Loss – Category E, 2 Projects @ $162K ▪ Parks and Recreation Facilities – Category F, 2 Projects @ $60K • Reimbursement Formula:
▪ FEMA – 75%; for FHWA streets 88.53% if approved
▪ CalOES – 18.75% (75% of remaining 25%)
▪ City Match – 6.25% (25% of remaining 25%)
Bottom line - $1.77M estimated City Match if all projects approved through FEMA

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IMPACT FROM TROPICAL STORM HILARY
9 • Projects identified in the Strategic Plan that did not have budget appropriations were recommended and approved to be deferred and reassessed in the future:
▪ Facilities Master Plan, Facilities Condition Assessment Implementation ▪ Facilities Master Plan (Phase II - Policies, Procedures) ▪ Annual Allocation to Facilities Fund (614)
▪ Equipment Replacement Fund (611) Allocation
▪ Entryway Monument Study
▪ IT Master Plan Recommendations
▪ Compensation and Classification Study

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TAX REVENUE BREAKDOWN
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TAX REVENUE TRENDS
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HOW PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS ARE ALLOCATED
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NINE REMAINING AGENCIES
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LICENSES, PERMITS AND OTHER REVENUE SOURCES
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LICENSES, PERMITS AND OTHER REVENUE TRENDS
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TOTAL REVENUE
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GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS
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GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS
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PERSONNEL AND OPERATING EXPENDITURES
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GENERAL FUND SUMMARY
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GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND SPENDING
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GENERAL FUND CURRENT BIENNIAL BUDGET PROJECTION
25 FY 2022/2023
Final
FY 2023/2024
Original Budget
FY 2023/2024
Amended Budget
FY 2024/2025
Budget
Beginning GF Balance $35,728,660 $39,276,888 $39,276,888 $33,803,318 Revenues 62,240,315 62,007,499 62,128,400 63,646,766
Expenditures 67,915,349 69,679,551 72,601,970 71,438,034 Operating Surplus / (Deficit) -5,675,034 -7,672,052 -10,473,570 -7,791,268 GF Balance (Available Cash) $30,053,626 $31,604,836 $28,803,318 $26,012,050 ARPA Revenue comprised of: 8,223,262 5,000,000 5,000,000 1,000,000 Rehiring Public Sector Staff 1,385,415 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Supplemental Pay 836,963 - - -
Revenue Recovery 6,000,884 4,000,000 4,000,000 -
Surplus / (Deficit) $2,548,228 -$2,672,052 -$5,473,570 -$6,791,268 Ending GF Balance (Avail Cash) $39,276,888 $36,604,836 $33,803,318 $27,012,050 33% Fund Balance Reserve Policy 22,638,450 23,226,517 24,200,657 23,812,678 50% Target Fund Balance Policy 33,957,675 34,839,776 36,300,985 35,719,017 01/27/2024 Projected Fund Balance
Reserve 58% 53% 47% 38%
11/08/2023 Projected Fund Balance
Reserve 38% 33%

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26 • CalOES Disaster Application – 19 Projects @$28.3M+, comprised of:
• Reimbursement Formula:
▪ FEMA – 75%; for FHWA streets, then 88.53% if approved ▪ CalOES – 18.75% (75% of remaining 25%)
▪ City Match – 6.25% (25% of remaining 25%)
• Categories
▪ Debris Removal – Category A, 1 Project @ $9.3M+
▪ Emergency Protective Measures – Category B, 1 project @ $52.5K ▪ Roads and Bridges – Category C, 13 projects @ $18.7M
▪ Public Buildings & Equipment Loss – Category E, 2 Projects @ $162K ▪ Parks and Recreation Facilities – Category F, 2 Projects @ $60K • Two Variable Projects – FHWA Streets
▪ Date Palm: Vista Chino to 30th Ave $5.6M
▪ Vista Chino: Date Palm to Panorama Rd $1.8M
Bottom line - $1.77M versus $6.0M estimate (Best Case Scenario) If not approved through FHWA, then won’t be approved by FEMA, then is $467,428 becomes$6.578 (Worst Case Scenario)

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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
A goal without a plan is just a wish.
-Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
28 Over the past year, what has your department accomplished that you and your team are most proud of? What factors contributed to your success?
▪ Resident Study Committee to assess revenue-generation measures. Recommendations presented to the City Council on 1/24/24.
▪ Established a staff Homeless Committee
▪ Review and update of the City’s 457 and 401a plans, reducing fees to staff and improving investment options.

Implementation to be completed in February.
▪ EnerGov Implementation – well underway with first online permit applications available for residential solar, residential and commercial pool drain, and garage sale permits.

What has challenged your department the most? What were the biggest internal or external factors that impeded your department from achieving your goals and objectives? ▪ Tropical Storm Hilary

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
29 • What key initiatives will be the focus of your department over the next year? Do they still align with the goals/objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan or do they need to shift? If change is proposed, what is the proposed change and timeline for implementation? ▪ Key initiatives as prioritized by the City Council in the five-year strategic plan and as amended. ▪ Educational outreach on sales tax measure
▪ Furthering efforts to ensure development review processes are predictable, facilitative and online.

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HUMAN RESOURCES
Culture eats strategy for breakfast.
– Peter Drucker

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HUMAN RESOURCES
31 • Over the past year, what has your department accomplished that you and your team are most proud of? What factors contributed to your success?
▪ Management of the 41recruitment processes, resulting in a positive impact on the city’s overall performance ▪ Automated onboarding, making it user-friendly and consistent ▪ Assisted in the development of the Ambulance Operator Career Path program ▪ Increased efficiency and HR Technology (HRIS, Neo-Gov, TrakStar, TargetSolutions) ▪ Managed multiple complex Workers’ Compensation caseloads ▪ Offboarded 39 employees
▪ Coordinated multiple Employee Recognition events
▪ Coordinated with the Unions to implement a timekeeping system for ALL non-exempt employees ▪ Negotiations for AFSCME, CCPFA and CCFMA
▪ Implemented Focus Group meetings for new hires
• Contributing factors:
▪ Experienced Team
▪ Team collaboration with other departments

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HUMAN RESOURCES
32 • What has challenged your department the most? What were the biggest internal or external factors that impeded your department from achieving your goals and objectives? • Internal Factors
▪ Leadership development
▪ Flex Schedule
▪ Technology savvy – full utilization of available technology • External Factors
▪ Appealing to the Five Generations in the Workforce
• Key Initiatives for 2024
▪ Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
▪ Class & Comp Study (currently deferred due to Tropical Storm Hilary)

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CITY CLERK
If you say yes to everything,
nothing will get done. -Unknown

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CITY CLERK
34 • Strategic Plan Accomplishments:
▪ Implemented a new Public Records Request Portal that is more user friendly and improves access to public records and automates the process to request and search public records. ▪ In conjunction with the IT Department, The Laserfiche version/license was upgraded to an Enterprise License(Approved FY 2023/2024 Budget). The version/license that the City had was very limited. The Enterprise License will now allow for unlimited users and web searches in order to improve access to public records and information.
• Noted Accomplishments for 2023:
▪ Received and processed 587 Public Records Requests
▪ Compiled and published 69 City Council and Commission/Committee agendas and packets. ▪ Implemented an Electronic Signature Policy
▪ Held the City-Wide "Binge and Purge" event to clean-up files and office space. This will likely be an annual event.
▪ Began the implementation of the new Agenda Management program and City-wide Records Management Program.
▪ Began the implementation of the Committee Management Program.

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CITY CLERK
35 • Factors for Success of Accomplishments and Initiatives:
▪ Support of leadership
▪ Utilizing the experience of the City team
▪ Teamwork within the department
▪ Collaboration with other departments and the willingness to work together as a team for the greater good of the City.
▪ The resourcefulness of staff
• Factors for Challenges to complete Initiatives and Projects:
▪ Limited resources, staff and time
▪ Daily interruptions
▪ The Department has regular functions that are required to be completed on a regular basis, this can prolong the completion of special projects and initiatives.

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36 • Initiatives for 2024
▪ Complete implementation of the updated Agenda Management/Voting platform – April, 2024 ▪ Continue progress on full implementation of the Document Imaging Program to convert paper documents into digital files to reduce storage requirements and costs, increase efficiency, enhance security, and improve future access to information.
▪ Update records retention schedules
▪ Implement Committee Management Program (part of the Granicus Suite) to automate the management of the Commissions/Committees and the application process. ▪ Review available solutions to automate the electronic filing of the Fair Political Practices and Form 700 forms.
▪ Conduct the November 2024 Election.

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COMMUNICATIONS AND

SPECIAL EVENTS
Communication and communication strategy
is not just part of the game – it is the game.
–Oscar Munoz

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38 • Strategic Plan Accomplishments:
▪ Implemented a new calendar system for amphitheater bookings and made significant improvements to the events calendar at DiscoverCathedralCity.com.
▪ Increased the City's partnership with El Informador (the most widespread Spanish print publication in the Coachella Valley) to diversify our communication methods and provide listings in Spanish about job postings, key news, city events, etc. ▪ Staff continues to promote new and existing community events on the website, social media, video production and both our fall and spring mailers. This includes the addition of several third -party events and the Taste & Sounds of Cathedral City dinner series rolling out in Feb. 2024.
• Noted Accomplishments for 2023:
▪ City of Cathedral City saw record attendance for Taste of Jalisco (Feb. 2023), Sunday Bed Races at Cathedral City LGBT Days (March 2023), and SnowFest at North Pole Village (Dec. 2023). ▪ Visit Greater Palm Springs honored the Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival with the Palm Award for Visitor Experience on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.
▪ City leadership and staff across multiple departments (including Communications & Events) were recognized at the 25th Annual Peace Officer and Public Safety Award Luncheon for our response to Tropical Storm Hilary. ▪ Revamped the look and design of the City's weekly newsletter, now called Discover Digest.

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39 • Factors for Success of Accomplishments and Initiatives:
▪ Public Works, Facilities, CCPD, CCFD, IT, and many others continue to play anintegral role in the success of our signature events. This collaboration continued to improve/strengthen in 2023 as new staff began to settle into assigned roles.
▪ Overall teamwork and selflessness across multiple departments, particularly during Tropical Storm Hilary.
▪ Continued positive relationships/partnerships with third-party vendors and contractors that help workflow become more efficient and allow the Communications & Events Manger to focus on Strategic Plan initiatives.
• Challenges to complete Initiatives and Projects:
▪ Limited resources, staffing and time to execute key initiatives and daily punch list items. ▪ The Communications side and Events side continue to be two different jobs with significant responsibilities rolled into one position (Events & Recreation Coordinator should help). ▪ BOTH AN OPPORTUNITY/CHALLENGE: As the City continues to grow and new events and projects are created, there's a lot more ground to cover related to marketing and promotion in 2024 and beyond. This is a challenge with limited staffing and resources.

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40 • Initiatives for 2024
▪ Communication & Events is working on a marketing document that can be sent out to prospective agencies and event companies in the Coachella Valley (and beyond) to showcase all city venues, particularly those in Downtown Cathedral City.
▪ Staff is also working with location scouts to promote the amphitheater as a destination venue for events and has seen a steady increase in third-party applications, not just in the amphitheater, but Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Town Square Park, Festival Lawn, and the breezeway area/steps at Civic Center Plaza.
▪ The Communications & Events Manager is in the process of developing a strategy/comprehensive plan related to diversified methods of outreach. This will include scientific surveys to help staff better prioritize where residents get their news/information.
▪ Staff is also working on improved wayfinding signage and visual enhancements toDowntown. This includes priorities like new banners along Avenida Lalo Guerrero,new concessions & restrooms LED signage in the amphitheater (installed in Jan. 2024), etc. We're also looking into digital signage at some of our walking kiosks near City Hall and the Mary Pickford Theatre, as the static displays wash out quickly due to harsh sunlight.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
There is nothing so useless as doing
efficiently that which should not be done at
all. — Peter Drucker

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42 • Key Accomplishments for 2023
▪ Initiated the IT Master Plan and City-wide technology assessment. ▪ Improve GIS mapping services
▪ Improve Desktop Management and Endpoint Security
▪ Upgraded Server Infrastructure
▪ Upgraded backups for Disaster Recovery
▪ Upgraded Document Management System
▪ Jumpstart EnerGov Implementation
▪ Automated access controls at Amphitheater
• Factors Contributing to Success
▪ Leadership support for the projects
▪ Knowledgeable staff
▪ Resourcefulness – collaboration, research, creative, problem solving, innovative thinking

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43 • Challenges
▪ Emerging Technologies
▪ Keeping up with technology
▪ Fostering innovation and organizational cultural change ▪ Training
▪ IT staff training
▪ End user training
▪ Limited Resources: time, staff, budget constraints
▪ IT/Cyber Security

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44 • Initiatives for the next 12 months
▪ Implement IT Master Plan Initiatives – as budget allows ▪ Fully deploy Customer Self Service online services, EnerGov, and kiosk machines ▪ Upgrade voting, web steaming, agenda management systems ▪ Cathedralcity.gov upgrade
▪ Continue improving endpoint management and cyber security ▪ Continue improving GIS mapping solutions
▪ Laserfiche document management assessment
▪ Technology training
▪ Full deployment of SharePoint
▪ Continue improving server and network infrastructure
▪ Continue improving Council Chambers Audio/Video technology

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A satisfied customer is the best business
strategy of all. — Michael LeBoeuf

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46 • Significant accomplishments over the past year include:
▪ Implemented an updated Development Impact Fee schedule: Estimated annual fiscal impact:
$700,000/year of additional annual DIF fee revenue.
▪ Closed escrow and begun site workon 13.5 acres.
▪ Engaged a boutique hotel and limited-service hotel interested in developing within Downtown. ▪ Top ten grocery store is under contract on a key Date Palm Drive location. ▪ Rebuilt the City/Auto Center relationship.
▪ Sparked material interest from accomplished developers within North City specific plans. ▪ College of the Desert is moving forward withRoadrunner Motors. • Contributing factors:
▪ Strategic focus.
▪ Teamwork.
▪ Creative thinking and persistence.

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47 • Biggest Internal Challenges:
▪ Limited departmental funding.
▪ One staff member levels limit number of economic development initiatives simultaneously undertaken. • Biggest Internal/External Opportunities:
▪ Proactive and responsive Development Services Team.
▪ Development potential ofkey Downtown parcels.
▪ Continued execution of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. ▪ Improve City branding and marketing by increasingCommunications Department partnership. ▪ Improve Cathedral City Economic Development websitefunctionality. ▪ Partner with the Development Services Department to marketstreamlined entitlement process. ▪ Increase time spent on business attraction, retention, and expansion (BARE) activities. ▪ Build community support forChuperosa Lane.

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48 • 2024 Key initiatives:
▪ Update and continue implementing the Economic Development strategic plan. ▪ Development of vacant parcels along Downtown, Date Palm Drive, and North City. ▪ Increase existing businesses engagement, support, and outreach. ▪ Decrease sales tax revenue leakageby improvingbusiness and community cohesion. ▪ Build on Development Services and Economic Development Departmentalcollaboration. • Strategic Plan Modification:
▪ Strategic Plan Goal C-8: Strengthen Economic Development Team: Increasing the size of the EDD team is important. Creating objective design standards within the MXC zoning district is vital.

EDD is working with DSD to create ODS and may need to use some EDD staff funding. ▪ Strategic Plan Goal C-11: Development Services Guide:Finalizing a Development Services Guide is best accomplished after the new ERP is implemented.
▪ Strategic Plan Goal F-9: Obtain Cathedral City RUHS facility: No available RUHS funding.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES
A vision is not just a picture of what could
be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a
call to become something more.
- Rosabeth Moss Kanter

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50 • Over the past year, what has your department accomplished that you and your team are most proud of?
▪ FY 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Biennial Budget
▪ FY 2022/2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
▪ Paying our PEOPLE and our VENDORS
▪ Successful submission throughout the year of all external financial reporting • What factors contributed to your success?
▪ Finance team growth and teamwork – where needed, everyone has a role that makes us successful. ▪ Leveraging and increasing the functionality of our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Tyler Munis and the associated applications,to include training department/division POCs

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51 • What has challenged your department the most?
▪ People
▪ Losing an administrative staff member
▪ Mishap with first risk analyst
▪ Changes, e.g, a new Government Account Standards Board (GASB) pronouncement • What were the biggest internal or external factors that impeded your department from achieving your goals and objectives?
▪ Time / Deadlines
▪ People
▪ Backup Support

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52 • What key initiatives will be the focus of your department over the next year? ▪ Risk Implementation
▪ Purchasing Implementation
▪ Grants Implementation
• Do they still align with the goals/objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan or do they need to shift? ▪ Finance is moving forward with our plan, i.e., train staff, shift responsibilities to provide depth and succession planning
• If change is proposed, what is the proposed change and timeline for implementation? ▪ N/A

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53 • Over the past year, what has your department accomplished that you and your team are most proud of?
▪ Facilities Master Plan Phase I, including the Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) of the 18 identified City facilities
▪ Flooring, Windows, Painting, Heating and A/C upgrades ▪ Our new Facilities Manager being able to uncover the nuances and the idiosyncrasies ▪ Identifying facilities maintenance vendors requiring changeout • What factors contributed to your success?
▪ Tracking work orders- average 1,500 work annually
▪ Identifying repeat issues/business

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54 • What has challenged your department the most?
▪ Securing services in the post-COVID era
▪ Increasing costs
• What were the biggest internal or external factors that impeded your department from achieving your goals and objectives?
▪ Customer Needs
▪ Prioritizing Work Orders

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55 • What key initiatives will be the focus of your department over the next year? ▪ Fountain - Completed not later than May 1st
▪ Risk inventory
▪ Near-term fixes
▪ Long-term repairs
• Do they still align with the goals/objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan or do they need to shift? ▪ Yes
• If change is proposed, what is the proposed change and timeline for implementation? ▪ N/A

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Strategy without tactics is the slowest route
to victory. Tactics without strategy is the
noise before defeat. - Sun Tzu

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57 • Over the past year, what has your department accomplished that you and your team are most proud of? What factors contributed to your success?
▪ Implementation and integration of the PSEC (Public Safety Enterprise Communication) radio platform.
▪ CCPD went live with PSEC on 4-20-2023.
▪ This established radio communication interoperability county-wide. ▪ PSEC proved invaluable during Tropical Storm Hilary.
▪ ERICA radios went down during the storm.
• Increased staffing in the Detective Bureau
▪ The Detective Bureau solved the cold case homicide of Ramon Diaz from 2018. ▪ The Detective Bureau continues to focus on gang issues in the community. • Re-establishing a Traffic Bureau
▪ A Sergeant and three Motor Officers went into service in August 2023.

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58 • Community Events and support
• The Police Department hosted and/or attended 38 community related events in 2023. ▪ These events included City sponsored events as well as department-initiated community events ▪ Taste of Jalisco, LGBT Days, Balloon Festival, Spooktacular etc. ▪ Held Neighborhood Watch meetings in several neighborhoods. ▪ Back to School Backpack give-away event.
▪ Active Shooter presentations at Boys and Girls Club.
▪ Produced a series of crime prevention and informational videos for the community. ▪ Dinner with Patsi events.
▪ Video Game competition with high school students.
▪ Shop with a Cop.
▪ Santa with Seniors event in partnership with the Cathedral City Senior Center. ▪ Holiday gift give-away to community youth.

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59 • What has challenged your department the most? What were the biggest internal or external factors that impeded your department from achieving your goals and objectives? ▪ Personnel Issues and long-term absences were our biggest challenge in 2023. ▪ Myself and the Commanders spent a majority of 2023 navigating significant internal and external personnel issues and long-term absences which created devoting a significant amount of time to resolving these personnel matters.
▪ These personnel issues and absences presented a significant staffing issue which required employees to assume additional duties to maintain the good working order of the department. ▪ Despite these personnel challenges and absences, the Police Department achieved their goals and objectives.

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60 • What key initiatives will be the focus of your department over the next year? Do they still align with the goals/objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan or do they need to shift? If change is proposed, what is the proposed change and timeline for implementation? • Succession Planning
▪ Preparing personnel for upcoming retirements which will create future promotional opportunities through mentoring, training and placing personnel in acting supervisory and management roles. • Hiring and Retention
▪ Maintaining a fully staffed Police Department.
• Technology
▪ Continue to assess technological changes and needs of the Department. • Community Engagement
▪ Continue our on-going efforts to engage with our community.

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Planning is bringing the future into the
present so that you can do something
about it now. - Alan Lakein

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62 • Significant accomplishments over the past year include:
▪ Successful recruitment of multiple key positions, including director, deputy director, code compliance manager, and building official, creating a culture shift within the department. ▪ Efforts across the department have renewed focus on customer serviceand the greater facilitation of development, including the introduction of OTC Thursday!,increasing the frequency of DSC meetings,routing plans earlier in the entitlement process, and strategically using consultant resourcesto augment staff resources. ▪ Housing Element certification.
▪ Standardization of policies and procedures in the Code Compliance Division to more effectively manage case load, improving responsiveness to the community.
▪ Municipal Code amendments responding to new state legislation, includingAssembly Bill (AB) 1236 and AB 970 (electric vehicle charging stations); Senate Bill (SB) 897 , SB 976, and AB 2221 (ADUs); and AB 2234 (post- entitlement permit streamlining).
▪ Designation of Agnes Pelton Home and Studio as a historic property. • Contributing factors:
▪ Staff and contract resources.
▪ Alignment with other departments and the CMO.

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63 Biggest Internal Challenges:
▪ Capacity. The department was inhibited in fully realizing its goals the prior year due to staff capacity, both in response to significant staff turnover and the need to continue to dedicate time and resources to state mandates and new state legislation. The department anticipates that it will be fully staffed in early 2024, although continued turnover is inevitable. There are numerous bills that the department still needs to process while also prioritizing other work.
▪ Obsolete zoning code and design guidelines.
▪ Absence of digital submission and electronic plan review / permitting solution. ▪ Lack of a development resource guide, includingsubmittal and content requirements for entitlement applications.

Biggest Internal/External Opportunities:
▪ Use of contract resources. This has proven to be effective as a measure to augment staffing in planning and building.
▪ Standardization of code compliance case management.

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64 • 2024 Key initiatives:
▪ Support for the implementation and redeployment of EnerGov. Go digital from the inception of an application is submitted to the time its approved.
▪ Completion of development resource guide in conjunction with other departments. ▪ Repeal obsolete specific plans.
▪ Development of comprehensive strategy to amend zoning code and update design guidelines and identify a split / share assignment of work to City staff versus what optimally should be contracted out. Major focal areas include: 1) development of objective design standards in response to new state housing laws; 2) overhaul of commercial zoning code; 3) substantial update of design guidelines; 4) streamlining of development review processes; and 5)continued implementation of new state legislation.
▪ Issue building services RFP for on-call plan check and inspection services. ▪ Continued development of code compliance policies and procedures, maximizing the effort of City staff before turning prioritized cases over to legal. Evaluate code compliance legal services to maximize ROI from legal budget. Develop safety standards and training for code enforcement officers in compliance with SB 296.

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65 • Strategic Plan Modification:
▪ Action F-1- Complete the comprehensive update of the Cathedral City Municipal Code with initial emphasis on Chapter 9 (zoning ) and Chapter 5 (business regulations). This is a substantial undertaking, particularly with the dedication of staff resources to the EnerGov redeployment through mid-2024, the onboarding of new planning staff, and the ongoing need to continue to implement new state legislation, all while performing development review at a level that is responsive to the development community.Supplemental resources are likely needed and the timeframe for completion likely will see work continuethrough 2025. For 2024, staff will create a work plan identifying a strategy to complete this goal, including what work can reasonablybe completed by City staff and what will require contract support. Staff will prioritize code amendments necessary to be compliant with state law and those that can be performed without additional resources. For those that require contract support, staff will create a detailed scope of work and seek funding opportunities. If a grant funding source is not available, this will be programmed into a future budget request.

Indio – Unified Development Code - $450,000, 1.5 FTEs, 2 years Palm Desert – Objective Design Standards - $150,000, 1.0 FTEs Palm Springs – RFP in process for zoning code update

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66 • Strategic Plan Modification:
▪ Action F-19 - Develop standard plans, streamlined processes and educational materials that promotes ADUs to increase housing production.Pursuant to AB 1332, the City must develop a program for the preapproval of accessory dwelling unit plans by January 1, 2025. This would mean that a contractor could seek the pre-approval of a set of ADU plans through the City and the City would post the preapproved ADU plans and the contact information of the applicant on its website.

This is in the work plan for 2024.

The City could, additionally, develop its own pre-approved ADU plans for use at no cost to City residents, like what Desert Hot Springs has done, although this program would likely take 12 to 18 months to develop and would cost approximately $150,000. There is no budget to perform this work.

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Without a strategy, execution is aimless.

Without execution, strategy is useless.
- Morris Chang

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68 • Over the past year, what has your department accomplished that you and your team are most proud of? What factors contributed to your success?
▪ 3 Firefighter academies.
▪ 9 Firefighters hired.
▪ 1,512 hours of training (Instructors are not included but they are included in the annual totals.) ▪ 5 Ambulance Operator academies.
▪ 12 Ambulance Operators hired.
▪ 780 hours of training (Instructors are not included but they are included in the annual totals.) ▪ 33% of full-time AO’s have been hired to full time Firefighter positions (Ramirez, Corado, Robinson-Herdt).
▪ 2 have been sent to a state-certified fire academy by CCFD. ▪ This was possible through the collaboration of Human Resources, Police and Fire Department to decrease recruitment and hiring processes in ½ to 30-45 days. ▪ Decreased mandatory and voluntary overtime by Fire Captains, Engineers, and Firefighters by 29%, 15% and 27% respectively.

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69 ▪ PP-GEMT IGT - We identified some inefficiencies in our billing and processing of patient accounts and have increased our reimbursement rate from 70% of all calls to 90%. I believe we will cover all ambulance costs including staffing by the end of this year. Added a third ambulance, we have also seen an increase in the number of transports to the hospital, which has also increased our reimbursement by $500,000 this calendar year. There is a scheduled increase of 8.6% in the PP- GEMT IGT program for 2024.
▪ Fire Prevention/Fire Marshal -. The fire marshal is working to fully integrate EnerGov/EPL into the Fire Prevention process. The fire marshal is also conducting a work analysis of the fire inspector and identifying strengths and weaknesses. Fire personnel will start conducting community fire inspections around March of 2024 to better familiarize themselves with changes in building, construction, and business familiarization.

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70 ▪ Community Events - Throughout the year we have actively engaged with our community through various events including Battle of the Badges, Taste of Jalisco, the Pancake Breakfast, Senior Center gift giveaway and breakfast, Boys and Girls club gift giveaway to name just a few. ▪ Community Risk Reduction - In addition to our regular community events, we have held 3 disaster preparedness classes in English and Spanish with 2 additional courses scheduled for 2024, 2 CERT courses with an additional course scheduled in 2024, 1 Stop the Bleed course with 2 additional courses scheduled for 2024, 1 fall prevention course with 2 additional courses scheduled, and 2 CPR courses and 2 courses scheduled.

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71 • What has challenged your department the most? What were the biggest internal or external factors that impeded your department from achieving your goals and objectives? ▪ Succession Planning - Of our 53 Firefighters and Ambulance Operators we have 9 personnel with 10 years or more.

We will need to gain experience through training.
▪ Training - With the many new personnel we have dedicated a significant amount of time and resources to training, accumulating a total of 27,000 training hours. This commitment to continuous learning, training, and testing ensures that our personnel are well-prepared to handle any situation that comes their way and will be a continuous investment of time and resources for years to come. We have completed over 21,000 hours of training during this calendar year.

All supervisors and managers have been enrolled in an HR certificate program. I have established a list of minimum qualifications for all ranks and have started this training but will take 2-3 years to complete. Training has been neglected for many years and won’t be fixed quickly.
▪ Probationary employees -We now have 28 of our 54 total personnel on probation. This will create an increased cost and need to focus on their development over the next 1 to 3 years until they gain much needed experience.

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72 • What key initiatives will be the focus of your department over the next year? Do they still align with the goals/objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan or do they need to shift? If change is proposed, what is the proposed change and timeline for implementation? ▪ Measurables and standards or KPI - With the addition of an Analyst position we are working on integrating multiple platforms so that we can create a weekly and monthly dashboard to measure the following areas. The goal is to create a real time process so we can spot problem areas immediately. The second part of this create accountability amongst personnel for the following: Response time, Turn out time, drug and controlled substance log, vehicle maintenance logs, unit utilization, shift trades, vacation hours ,sick leave utilization, daily unit log checks, probationary testing process, manipulative skills, community event integrations, prevention inspections
▪ Update and add department policies - This is an area that needs to be addressed as soon as possible.

There are many outdated policies and new policies that need to be added to the department. This will take a large portion of the year.

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73 ▪ Complete the accreditation process-the Fire Department strategic plan is complete. We are in the final stages of the standards and coverage. Once both documents are completed and submitted to the Center for Public Safety Excellence the site visit will be set up for proctors to come and visit Cathedral City fire. Within 60 days after the site visit accreditation will take place. ▪ Complete emergency operations plan and local hazard mitigation plan ▪ Deputy Chief - Get position on-board and up to speed
▪ Cadet Program-we have had multiple meetings with Palm Springs Unified School District/Cathedral City High School - we will be conducting 4 informational sessions to gauge interest in the cadet program.

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PUBLIC WORKS
Someone is sitting in the shade today
because someone planted a tree a long
time ago. — Warren Buffett

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75 • Over the past year, what has your department accomplished that you and your team are most proud of?
▪ Most of all, the immediate shifting ofthe Engineering Division's priorities to respond to Tropical Storm Hilary, especially during and afterthe storm including the necessary budget revisions. ▪ Competing the 2023 City Wide Paving Projects, Via De Anza Sidewalk Project – Phase II, the 2023 Spring Reas Projects, the Date Palm Drive Paving Project and having the PMP completed with all the Cities public roadways assessed and inputted into the Program. • What factors contributed to your success?
▪ Having a competent Engineering staff, with vacancies being filled as the year progressed, and the ability to hire key consultants that fill ourstaffing voids.

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76 • What has challenged your department the most?
▪ As usual, working though bigger government timelines to gain grant approvals, increased requirements for environmental clearances and available budget. • What were the biggest internal or external factors that impeded your department from achieving your goals and objectives?
▪ Internally: The availability of budget funding to increase the City's overall roadway PCI. ▪ Externally: Finding the right people to support the Engineering Division's development support, which took a while. A team of Staff and Consultants was put together to move usin the right direction to create a predictable development process for developers.

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77 • What key initiatives will be the focus of your department over the next year? ▪ First focus is moving to complete the necessary repairs needed due to Tropical Storm Hilary. ▪ This includes (and working with CalOES and FEMA):
▪ Repairs to Date Palm Drive with drainage at the Los Gatos intersection location. ▪ Rehabilitations to Vista Chino, Horizon, Avenida La Paz and Adelina Drive. ▪ The next focus is working with the available budget, using the PMP, to determine ournext City paving and grant participation goals.
▪ Complete the Dream HomesPark.
▪ Continue full press effort on completingVarner Road, with Project partners. • Do they still align with the goals/objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan or do they need to shift? ▪ All the above goals align with current Strategic Plan overall objectives. • If change is proposed, what is the proposed change and timeline for implementation? ▪ The changes to the Strategic Plan will be to the timelines for individual projects completion, due to Tropical Storm Hilary impact on Staff time and budget. Estimates are this will push back some construction projects timelines back at least a year to a year and a half.

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78 • Over the past year, what has your department accomplished that you and your team are most proud of?
▪ First, the immediate shifting ofthe Public Works Maintenance Division's priorities to respond to Tropical Storm Hilary, especially before, during and afterthe storm. ▪ The park upgrades/renovations at Dennis Keat Soccer Park, Panorama Park, Century Park and Ocotillo Park.
▪ The installation of +50 shade trees on walking paths along Landau Blvd., 30th Ave.,Davall Drive, Santoro Drive and various parks.
▪ Water conservation projects beautifying median/parkwayson Dinah Shore Drive and East Palm Canyon Drive.
▪ Upgrade of 3 crosswalks with new flashingsigns at Converse Road, Victoria Drive and Avenida La Paz.
▪ Roll out of Fuel Management System.
• What factors contributed to your success?
▪ Maintaining Staffing levels and the available budget.

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79 • What has challenged your department the most?
▪ Most of all, the immediate shifting of all the Public Works Maintenance Division's resources to respond to TropicalStorm Hilary, especially before, during and afterthe storm. ▪ Additionally, more frequentsmaller rainstorms and multiple stronger windstorms that required the immediate mobilization of crews,on duty and/or after hours, to respond tobarricading and/or cleanup.
• What were the biggest internal or external factors that impeded your department from achieving your goals and objectives?
▪ Internal: The available personnel to manage the emergency events (rain, flood and blow sand), while continuing with required scheduled general maintenance and day to day duties. ▪ External: Stretched in resources budget.

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80 • What key initiatives will be the focus of your department over the next year? ▪ Continue developing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to establish Public Works Maintenance emergency response protocols in responding to call outs for flooding and blow sand events. ▪ Continue developing the SOP for regular City park inspections, includingplaying fields and equipment condition, to ensure these are maintained and fully functional. ▪ Working withRisk Management Division and available consulting resources (Sedgewick) on SOPs for park inspections, process, forms and Staff training. ▪ Update the Climate Action Plan and include a City-Wide Electric Vehicle (EV) ChargingPlan module.
• Do they still align with the goals/objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan or do they need to shift? ▪ All the above goals align with current Strategic Plan overall objectives. • If change is proposed, what is the proposed change and timeline for implementation? ▪ The changes to the Strategic Plan will be to the timelines for individual projects completion, dueto Tropical Storm Hilary impact on Staff time and budget. Estimates are this will push backsome of the SOP projects timelines back at least an additional 6 months.

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CITY COUNCIL
Strategic planning is worthless – unless
there is first a strategic vision.
– John Naisbitt

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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
82 • Over the past year, what have you accomplished, as a Councilmember, that you are most proud of? What has the City accomplished that brings you the greatest pride? • What has challenged you the most? What were the biggest internal or external factors that impeded you or the City achieving from achieving our goals and objectives? • What key initiatives would you like staff to focus on over the next year? Do they still align with the goals/objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan or do they need to shift? If change is proposed, are there current objectives that should be delayed or postponed or are no longer a priority?

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CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN

Revised and Updated
February 14, 2024

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2 January, 2024
 Define outcomes
 Iden�fy issues and priori�es
Understanding the
Context
Establishing a
Framework
Dra� & Adopt
Strategic Plan
 Refine the vision and
values
 Develop goals
 Develop strategies and
ac�ons
 Develop Dra� Strategic
Plan
Implementa�on
 City LeadershipTeam track
progress– weekly
mee�ngs
 Addedgoals to City Council
staff reports
 City Council updates
 Adjustwhen needed
 Living document
Council Interviews
City Leadership Team
Workshop #1
CommunitySurvey
City Leadership Team
Workshop #2
Council Workshop #1
City Leadership Team
Workshop #3
City Council Adop�on–
4/12/23
Council Workshop #2
Strategic Plan Overview
December February April August

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4 VALUES/VISION/MISSION
The City's Values, Vision and Mission Statement create the founda�on and framework for the Strategic Plan since collec�vely, they ar�culate our purpose, core beliefs and principles guiding how we serve our community, and our aspira�ons for the future. They also drive the Strategic Plan Matrix of Goals, Objec�ves, and Ac�ons which inform department work programs and priori�es.

OUR VALUES

OUR VISION
Cathedral City is a safe, family-oriented community that values, respects, and supports human differences and diverse perspec�ves. We strive to be a vibrant, progressive, enterprising, and visually atrac�ve community. Our diverse housing op�ons and vibrant businesses atract residents and visitors who choose Cathedral City for its culture, arts, special events, and natural resources.

OUR MISSION
Moving Cathedral City Forward with Commitment, Pride, and Excellence Crea�ng a safe, inclusive, and progressive community
Providing quality service
Valuing fairness, balance, and trust
Building partnerships
Honoring our similari�es and differences
Celebra�ng our independent spirit

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5 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Goals and Objec�ves iden�fy key focus areas and strategies to achieve our vision, and which support and are aligned with ou r Mission and Values. They also represent aspira�ons for our community and will be used to guide and inform department work programs and priori�es.

Goal A - SERVE THE COMMUNITY WITH PRIDE

AND DEDICATION

Objec�ve: Through diversity, equity, and inclusion
driven employee programs and experiences,
Cathedral City is the employer of choice with a
workforce that is engaged, mo�vated, and respected
public stewards.

Goal D – INNOVATION
Objec�ve: Cathedral City con�nually focusses on
improving service delivery and customer experiences by
successfully leveraging technology and crea�ve ini�a�ves to improve public services, public safety, and s�mulate economic growth.

Goal B - COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Objec�ve: Cathedral City roads, gateways, public
spaces, and other infrastructure are well planned,
designed, constructed and maintained.

Goal E - SAFETY

Objec�ve: Cathedral City is safe for all who live, work, visit, and play in our community.

Goal C - FISCAL STABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Objec�ve: Cathedral City has economically
prospered by facilita�ng the investment of private
dollars in high quality development which benefits
the community. We remain financially solvent by
ins�tu�ng prudent fiscal policies and transparent
financial prac�ces.

Goal F - EMBRACING, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

Objec�ve: Cathedral City is valued and respected as a
community that welcomes and embraces diversity, has an
abundance of high quality and affordable housing op�ons
and vibrant businesses. Our neighborhoods are atrac�ve, well-maintained, and issues surrounding homelessness
have been compassionately

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6 Goal A - SERVE THE COMMUNITY WITH PRIDE AND DEDICATION

Objec�ve: Through diversity, equity, and inclusion driven employee programs and experiences, Cathedral City is the employer of choice with a workforce that is engaged, mo�vated, and respected public stewards.

Ac�on Action Description Year
0-1
Year
1-2
Year
2-5
Lead/Co-Lead Support Partners
A-1 Study the need to reallocate staff resources including the use of contracts
X X

CMO All Departments
Progress Dept Status
HR reviewing vendors such as CPS, Lincoln (EAP), PERMA and others for built in resources that can minimize staff burden.

CMO HR partnered with CPS to draft interview questions. Department Heads will no longer have to create questions. Will continue researching other resources.

ACM and Dev elopment Services reviewing the need for
possible contract planners to address volume of work in light of staff vacancies and capacity.

CMO/

DEV SVCS
Development Services is currently contracting with two contract planners and is using contractors for plan check and building inspection services.

Within the next 12 months, Dev Services/Building will be going out to an RFP for plan check services (following the implementation of EnerGov).

Code Compliance released an RFP for STVR contract services, and a new contract was completed.

Finance is reviewing existing maintenance vendors to update contracts.

FIN Ongoing.

Inform the City Council of the current use of contracts. CM/FIN/ PW
Staff will conduct a Study Session with the City Council on the use of contracts throughout the organization.

A-2 Review Comparison data on Council salaries and the process to update if warranted
CMO
Progress Dept Status
City Council will come back to consider whether to propose a possible Charter amendment related to City Council
salaries in the 2026 Election.

CMO/CC
A-3 Consider a Fire Cadet program to introduce youth to the potential for careers in fire and emergency service
X X

Fire/HR

Progress Dept Status

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7 The Fire Department is evaluating relationships with PSUSD.

Based on age group, HR will review labor laws. Fire
Department will review PD's career path from cadet,
explorer, recruit to permanent employment.

FIRE/HR The Fire Department has met with the career counselors at Cathedral City High School and discussed the best ways to get students to participate in a cadet/explorer program. Cathedral City High School staff believes many students would be interested in a fire departm ent career path. The Fire Department has set up additional meetings to discuss presentations to Cathedral City High School students in early spring. The Fire Department plans to bring a plan to the City Council in July or August of 2024.

A-4 Develop and implement a professional development program to enhance career development opportunities, strengthen
organizational capabilities, and increase organizational capacity X

HR/CMO All Departments
Progress Dept Status
Developed IT 311 SharePoint site for self-help information, IT instructions and other information to help staff utilize the City's technology systems and tools.

IT IT 311 completed. IT will need to provide instructions that is part of the SharePoint training.

Manage professional development program and bi -annual
review budget needs.

HR/Depar
tments
Ongoing. Will be reviewed with the next budget.

Implement IT on-boarding system to help new hires do a self- service computer setup.

IT Researching solutions.

Provide training to staff on Office.com, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint to increase staff’s effectiveness.

IT IT will be doing a monthly “Technology Days” to provide training. Waiting for additional staffing.

Build a system with the goal of allowing newly promoted supervisors to obtain an LCW certificate; those not in a supervisory position can obtain the certificate and use the professional certificate as credit for supervisory experience.

Ongoing - HR will continue to research programs and training opportunities. When opportunities are identified, they will be discussed with the Executive Team for feedback and buy - in.

HR/CMO Current Programs:
• LCW Public Sector Employment Relations Certificate
• Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) available to employees

Code officers are encouraged to obtain certification through CACEO to become Certified Code Enforcement Officers.

DEV SVCS/
CODE
Ongoing. 2 officers are working on certification.

A-5 Identify initiatives and establish programs which recognize and appreciate employee for performance, innovation, and efficiencies X CMO/HR All Departments

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8 Progress Dept Status
• Quarterly Meetings allow recognition and
appreciation of employees for achievements,
performance, innovation, and efficiencies.
• Bi-annual recognition luncheon in honor of
employees who reach milestones –

5.10.15.20.25.30.35… years of service.

CMO/HR Completed and Ongoing
Programs to recognize innovation. CMO/HR Work has not begun yet on this initiative.

A-6 Develop staff team building activities to encourage cohesion and foster a spirit of collaboration

X HR All Departments
Progress Dept Status
2023 – Events
• City Hall Selfie Day August 15
• Baseball Opening Day
• Father’s Day Paint/Lunch
• Holiday Secret Santa/Potluck
• Halloween Dress-up Day
• Hispanic Heritage Month/Potluck
• Hurricane Hilary Staff Appreciation
• Mother’s Day Paint/Lunch
2024 – Calendar of events in the works.
03/28/24 – Management Team Teambuilding event

HR/COM/
CMO
Ongoing.

A-7 Initiate a Class and Compensation Study to benchmark and proactively identify compensation issues which impact employee retention and employee attraction

X

HR

Progress Dept Status
RFP in the works HR This project was temporarily on hold due to Hurricane Hillary. Staff will finalize the RFP and wait for approval to release it. Will include in the next biennial budget.

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9 A-8 Implement the Strategic Plan by ensuring department work programs include initiatives which achieve Strategic Plan Actions and regularly review progress and accomplishments at City Manager Department Head Meetings
X X X CMO All Departments
Progress Dept Status
Bi-annual updates to the City Council CMO Provided City Council update on 8/23/23 and 1/27/24. Will be bringing revisions from strategic plan workshop to the City Council on 2/14/24 for adoption.

A-9 Include Community Satisfaction Survey in future budget to monitor community support and satisfaction of Strategic Plan outcomes and to objectively gather community opinions, preferences, and satisfaction of city services

X X CMO

Progress Dept Status
Community Satisfaction Survey. CMO This will be included in the next biennial budget to be conducted prior to the 2026 strategic planning workshop.

A-10 Prepare a study session update on previous Council Adopted Goals over the past 5 years.

X
Progress Dept Status
Staff to research prior goal se�ng documents and provide to the City Council for review and discussion.

CMO

• Ac�ons listed in blue are City Council strategic priori�es. • Items delayed due to Tropical Storm Hilary

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10 Goal B - COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

Objec�ve: Cathedral City roads, gateways, public spaces, and other infrastructure are well planned, designed, constructed and maintained.

Ac�on Ac�on Descrip�on Year
0-1
Year
1-2
Year
2-5
Lead/Co-Lead Support Partners
B-1 Develop an Electric Vehicle transi�on plan to comply with upcoming state mandate and include considera�on of providing publicly accessible charging sta�ons
X X

PW/Engin Finance
Progress Dept Status
Create an Electric Vehicle Transition plan as a module in the Climate Action Plan Update.

PW This item stalled as a result of Tropical Storm Hillary. This project has been reinitiated and Engineering and Public Works Maintenance will be putting together the Request for Proposals within 90 days and will bring back for Council approval when qualified consultant is vetted. Development of the plan will take approximately 18 months.

B-2 Develop an entryway, medians, and ligh�ng master plan to provide appealing gateways to the City

X X PW/Engin Econ Dev/Dev Svcs
Progress Dept Status
Public Works is developing the RFP (Public Works =
Engineering and Public Works Maintenance).

PW Engineering and Public Works Maintenance w ere initiating the RFPs for this item for advertisement in September. Due to Tropical Storm Hillary expenditures, the Public Works Maintenance and Engineering proposed General Fund expenditures for this year were reviewed and this item was deferred. Once the overall General Fund expenditures are accounted for and FEMA reimbursements are identified we will look at options to restore this project back into the queue. Will include in the next biennial budget.

B-3 Develop and Implement a wilderness trail plan

X X PW/Engin/
Dev Svcs

Progress Dept Status
RFP will be initiated by Public Works. (Engineering and Public Works Maintenance jointly).

PW Engineering and Public Works Maintenance were ini�a�ng the RFPs for this item for adver�sement in September. The RFP will provide a module with signage, access points and identify the infrastructure needed to complete Due to Tropical Storm Hillary expenditures, the Public Works

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11 Maintenance and Engineering proposed General Fund expenditures for this year were reviewed and this item was deferred. Once the overall General Fund expenditures are accounted for and FEMA reimbursements are iden�fied we will look at op�ons to restore this project back into the queue. Will include in the next biennial budget.

B-4 Complete a dog park in the southern part of the City X X

PW/Engin

Progress Dept Status
Complete the design of the Downtown Dog Park and seek
funding for construction.

ENG The City Council approved the contract for the design consultant to start the construc�on plans for this project. Staff and the consultant have had the formal kickoff mee�ng. The consultant has been on site to evaluate the exis�ng restroom building and has ini�ated the base drawings for the project. Staff is monitoring poten�al funding grants for construc�ng this project.

B-5 Improve and expand Chuperosa Lane to become a point of pride in Cathedral City
X X X Econ Dev PW/Engin/ Dev Svcs
Progress Dept Status
The City Council supported implementing the August 24, 2023, M.I.G. Consulting Art Walk Conceptual Design -
“Preferred Design Concept” during the October 25 th Study Session.

ECON DEV The Chuperosa Lane road has been cleared and graded. Public Works will rou�nely maintain. Econ Dev and Public Works /Engineering are researching the steps necessary to eliminate vehicular traffic on some por�ons of Chuperosa Lane and to iden�fy smaller financial steps the City can take to incrementally improve the project area.

Implement elements of the Chuperosa Lane plan as funding is identified or development occurs
ECON
DEV/PW
Small projects have been iden�fied to be considered for use by Council district improvement funds.

B-6 Maximize the use of exis�ng resources to include underu�lized parks and the library to support goals with the budget we have

X

CMO PW/Engin
Progress Dept Status
Explore expanded uses for the Library building. CMO Update Library lease agreement, identify what space needs exist for the library’s use and what space could be utilized for other purposes.

B-7 Communicate with residents to move parked vehicles on street sweeping day
X

COM PW/Engin
Progress Dept Status

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12 Met with Public Works about messaging and ways we can communicate about street sweeping day. This will include the website, social media and potentially video production.

COM IT, Communications , Public Works Maintenance , and PD have been working on this project and meetings have ramped up the past few months. This should be rolled out sometime in 2024, as we will have finished demos from multiple platforms to help with messaging related to street sweeping and other necessary communications with our residents.

Review reverse 911/text messaging systems to
communicate to residents.

COM/IT
/CMO
Staff has completed seeing demos with three companies in December 2023 and January 2024 and will be getting quotes.

B-8 Improve pedestrian access to parks through the use of crosswalks and sidewalk improvements
X X

PW/Engin

Progress Dept Status
Funding for this effort was provided in the recent budget over a five-year period.

PW Engineering and Public Works Maintenance were initiating the field visits and identification of the locations for the new additional crossings. Due to Tropical Storm Hillary expenditures, the Parks Maintenance Improvement Program General Fund expenditures for this year were reviewed and this overall item was, at that �me deferred. There is a new project in the works for the use of Council District Funds to get one of the originally planned crossings moving forward at one park. For the other crossings, once the overall General Fund expenditures are accounted for and FEMA reimbursements are iden�fied we will look at op�ons to restore this project back into the queue.

Council district improvement fund projects PW PW working with Councilmember Gregory on a proposed crosswalk project using his district improvement funds.

B-9 Improve wayfinding signage to direct visitors to des�na�ons in the community

X

COM PW/Engin/ Dev
Svcs/Econ Dev
Progress Dept Status
Stripped the old/washed out banners along Avenida Lalo
Guerrero and met with a company who designs wayfinding
signage to improve/refresh the current look and enhance the City's image. Installed new wayfinding signage in the Community Amphitheater to attract greater attention to restroom and concession areas.

COM New banners will be installed along Avenida Lalo Guerrero in early 2024 and Communications is working with ED on proposals for new wayfinding signage at key entry points throughout Cathedral City.

Will include in the next biennial budget.

B-10 Develop a traffic calming plan with strategies for addressing loca�on specific speeding issues
X X

PW/Engin PD/Fire/Transit Agency

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An internal Traffic Calming Team is being assembled with Engineering, Public Works Maintenance and Police
personnel to first identify equipment needs for the Traffic Calming Trailer. Additionally, streets that staff have received complaints about are now accumulated on a
spreadsheet in order to proceed with the target areas.

PW The Traffic Calming Committee has met regularly since August. The Committee has identified the equipment necessary for initiating temporary traffic calming efforts on individual street sections . The purchase of this equipment has been presented to the City Council at the January 25th meeting. The Committee is also compiling the list of streets to initiate these temporary operations.

Implement traffic calming plan PW/PD The City's Traffic Calming Policy is being reviewed and modified and will be presented as a Study Session item to the City Council in the Spring. The Police Department has initiated motor patrol traffic speed enforcement citywide which is making a marked impact.

B-11 City Council to support a measure to provide funding for parks and recrea�on services through the DRD and other resident priori�es including streets and enhanced Fire Department services X

CMO/
Finance
PW/Engin
Progress Dept Status
City Manager created a Resident Study Commitee. CMO The City Manager facilitated four mee�ngs with the Resident Study Commitee. Presenta�ons were also made by Finance, Public Works, and Fire. The Commitee’ s recommenda�ons will be presented to the City Council on 1/24/24.

Create proposed ballot language CMO City Council will support the measure and provide resources.

Consult with DRD to see what they would do to make fields accessible to T-ball
CMO
B-12 Complete construc�on of the Dream Home Park - 2025 X X

PW/Engin

Progress Dept Status
Secure funding for the construc�on not covered by the
grant.

ENG/PW The City Council appropriated addi�onal General Fund alloca�on to fully fund the park project.

B-13 Explore providing a General Fund Capital Projects Fund as part of development of the next Biennial Budget
X

Finance/
PW/Engin
Facili�es
Progress Dept Status
General Fund reserves were included in the FY 2023 -2024 budget to address community concerns for the condition of the City’s roadways.

PW Even though the General Fund budget Maintenance of Effort was increased by $1.1M for FY 2023/24 to make addi�onal investment in roadway improvements, these projects have essen�ally been redirected

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14 and/or deferred as a result of the budget adjustments made for Tropical Storm Hillary restora�ons and repairs. Public Works made a presenta�on to the City Manager’s Ci�zen Commitee to show the current shor�all in City roadway maintenance funds.

FIN U�lizing Fund 331 for the Capital Projects Fund and adding links to Match Funds (General and Special) for complete picture.

Successfully pass a ballot measure to provide addi�onal funding for roads projects/PMP implementa�on.

CMO
B-14 Implement Recommenda�ons of Facili�es Master Plan

X

Facili�es PW/Engin/Finance
Progress Dept Status
Consultant hired and conducted an assessment. FIN/FAC MAAS Companies delivered the Facili�es Master Plan, Phase I with a Facili�es Condi�on Assessment (FCA).

Complete Phase 2 Will include in the next biennial budget.

B-15 Develop a 5-Year pavement maintenance strategy and funding plan to achieve a citywide Pavement Quality Index that ranks in the Top 3 of Coachella Valley ci�es.

X

PW/Engin Finance
Progress Dept Status
Engineering staff has presented the Pavement Management Program (PMP) to the City Council at a Study Session in June.

Staff has received training on the software in late July and is working through internal implementation of the Program.

ENG Staff has completed the training on the PMP software. As a result of Tropical Storm Hillary, and the necessary restorations that need to be made, the PMP will be rerun to include recent improvements and what should be proposed for the upcoming fiscal year budget. Identifying a budget funding source is a continuing effort. Additional funding needs are identified in the Resident Study Committee report.

B-16 Develop and Implement Fleet Management policies to establish vehicle replacements and u�liza�on standards
X

PW/Engin PD/Fire/Finance
Progress Dept Status
Public Works Maintenance, through the Fleet Coordinator have initiated the start of the Fleet Management Program, focusing on the fleet maintenance itself, servicing pool, departments, police, and fire vehicles.

PW The Fleet Coordinator has initiated a Fleet Management Program document that will integrate service and replacement of vehicles when required (use, depreciation, etc.). A first draft was submitted to the Director this past month. It will then be coordinate d with the Financial Services department.

Updated fleet deprecia�on schedules to ensure
replacement (deprecia�on) costs were budgeted in the FY FIN Completed

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15 • Ac�ons listed in blue are City Council strategic priori�es. • Items delayed due to Tropical Storm Hilary

2023/2024 & FY 2024/2025 biennial budget . Ensured fleet is depreciated according to the City’s Fixed Asset Policy.

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16 Goal C - FISCAL STABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Objec�ve: Cathedral City has economically prospered by facilita�ng the investment of private dollars in high quality development which benefits the community. We remain financially solvent by ins�tu�ng prudent fiscal policies and transparent financial prac�ces.

Ac�on Ac�on Descrip�on Year
0-1
Year
1-2
Year
2-5
Lead/Co-Lead Support Partners
C-1 Implement improvements to purchasing prac�ces and procedures to align with procurement code requirements

X

Finance

Progress Dept Status
Internal First Draft Procurement Checklist and Update to MC Chapter 3.

FIN Ongoing -- Developed ini�al plan, briefed City Council at the S tudy Session mee�ng on 11/29/2023, reorganizing Financial Services staff func�ons, fill vacant posi�on 1st quarter and implement in FY 2024/2025.

Once fully staffed, realign tasks to be a proac�ve procurement agent.

C-2 Help Councilmembers implement ideas to utilize district improvement budgets
X

CMO Finance
Progress Dept Status
The City Council was provided a list of suggested district projects.

CMO Individual Councilmember’s will work through the City Manager to facilitate the use of district funds.

C-3 Consider acquisi�on of an underu�lized site on Cathedral Canyon and work to ac�vate the site
X X

Econ Dev Finance/Dev Svcs
Progress Dept Status
Economic Development researched and identified the new
owner. After speaking to the Economic Development
Department about zoning and potential uses, the owner is open to selling to the City.

ECON DEV Ongoing. Economic Development is working with the property owner’s broker (and real estate developer ) to identify financially viable development uses. City acquisition is likely on hold due to the financial impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary.

C-4 Allocate resources necessary to achieve the Council’s Goals and Vision
X X X CMO All Departments
Progress Dept Status

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17 FIN/
CMO
Funding in the biennial budget provided funding for many of the strategic plan ini�a�ves. Some ini�a�ves have been delayed due to Tropical Storm Hilary. Any budget amendments will be brought to the City Council for authoriza�on following the 1/27/24 workshop. Addi�onal items will need to be considered in the next two biennial budgets.

C-5 Evaluate data and work with CVEP to iden�fy holes in the local economy and develop plans to address

X

Econ Dev

Progress Dept Status
Economic Development continues working w i t h C V E P t o identify and fill informational gaps.

ECON DEV In process. Econ Dev has utilized CVEP Analytics to assist with preparing for ICSC, projects, and other presentations.

C-6 Update the Thousand Palms Fiscal Analysis X

Dev Svcs All Departments
Progress Dept Status
Dra� report. DEV SVCS/
PLN
O n g o i n g . A n R F P w a s c o n d u c t e d i n 2 0 2 3 a n d a c o n t r a c t w a s e x e c u t e d with Terra Nova Planning & Research to perform the analysis. An update to City Council is an�cipated in early 2024.

C-7 Upon comple�on of EnerGov Implementa�on, create an updated Development Resources Guide

X

Econ Dev Dev Svcs/PW Engin/Fire
Progress Dept Status
Development services guide has been created and is being reviewed by City Staff.

ECON
DEV/

DEV SVCS/
PW
On hold. While substantial work has been completed, finalization of the guide is on hold given Development Services leadership and process changes. Once new entitlement processes have been established, work on the development services guide will resume.

Planning Division provided comments on initial draft of Development Services Guide.

DEV SVCS/
PLN
The Development Resource Guide is in development. It is recommended that its comple�on be delayed un�l EnerGov and the CSS are deployed.

C-8 Implement a private development en�tlement and plan review system which is predictable, streamlines internal intake and review processes, and creates applicant experiences which are facilita�ve vs regulatory
X

Dev Svcs/PW/
Engin
Fire/Econ Dev
Progress Dept Status
Regular meetings are held within the Planning Division to track projects under review for land use entitlements and those in

DEV SVCS/
PLN
Ongoing. The City Council approved an Engineering Development Consultant to assist the Director with the flow of work through the

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18 plan check. Applications are being updated including submittal requirements.

Engineering Division. R e vi e w a n d p a s s b a c k t i me s h a ve b e e n r e d u c e d significantly. An Engineering development project status list has been developed and implemented. The Consul tant and City Staff are coordinating standard plan submittal formats and standards for developing conditions of approval.

The Development Services Committee (DSC) meets regularly to discuss projects under review and in plan check, and to schedule projects for Architectural Review Committee and Planning Commission.

DEV SVCS/
PLN
Several steps towards the crea�on of a facilita�ve development review process:
• The DSC mee�ngs are now held bi-weekly.
• New projects are introduced to the DSC for high-level discussion with subsequent transmital of plans to the DSC members. • D S C m e m b e r s p r e s e n t n e w t o p i c s / i s s u e s f o r t h e g r o u p t o discuss/resolve, i.e. Issues that arise during construc�on, new processes to facilitate plan checking, etc.

Internal opera�ons are con�nually evaluated to create
efficiencies.

DEV SVCS OTC Thursdays! was implemented. Every Thursday a�ernoon planning and building staff reviews and permits simple building permits, such as walls, pools, and generators.

The Engineering Division is working in conjunction with the Development Services Department to make the development process predicable, including actively participating in the DSC meeting.

ENG See C-12 above. The City Council approved an Engineering Development Consultant to assist the Director with the flow of work through the Engineering Division. R e vi e w a n d p a s s b a c k � m e s h a v e b e e n r e d u c e d significantly. An Engineering development project status list has been developed and implemented. The Consultant and City Staff are coordina�ng standard plan submital formats and standards for developing condi�ons of approval.

C-9 Procure addi�onal professional service contracts to increase staff capacity related to private development plan review, building plan review and inspec�ons, capital project delivery, and land use planning to ensure required city services are performed based upon applicant need vs staff availability
X

PW/Engin/Dev
Svcs

Progress Dept Status
Based on staff capacity and to facilitate development several contracts have been entered into.

DEV SVCS/
CODE
Dev Services is currently contracting with three contract planners and is using contractors for plan check and building inspection services. Within the next 12 months, Dev Services/Building will be going out to an RFP for plan check services (following the implementation of Energov) . Code

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19 Compliance let out an RFP for STVR contract services and a new contract completed.

PWs (both Engineering and Public Works Maintenance) have been hiring additional services to assist staff where skill set, efficiency and economically it makes sense for staff to seek support.

PW With the support of the City Council, Public Works has been able to hire consultants that fill specialized needs and departmental staff vacancies.

Staff is continually monitoring the need for existing consulting services to see if Staff can complete the tasks in house or more effectively utilize consultants.

C-10 Establish a Risk Management Program focused on claims reduc�on and minimizing li�ga�on exposure by informing, engaging, training, and educa�ng opera�ons staff

X

Finance All Departments
Progress Dept Status
Risk Management Analyst started October 15, 2023.

Incumbent was Payroll Coordinator. Recru iting for Payroll replacement ongoing with projected start date of April 1, 2024.

FIN/HR Hired Risk Management Analyst, developed a dra� infrastructure plan, briefed City Council study session January 10, 2024, with goal to implement plan by July 1, 2024.

C-11 Con�nually review and streamline internal financial policies, procedures, and prac�ces to remove unnecessary controls without sacrificing accountability and transparency
X X X Finance CMO/City Atorney
Progress Dept Status
Monthly review of department task list to ensure adequate backup capabilities and separation of duties.

FIN Upda�ng 2009 Policy and Procedures Manual. Provided Outline and sample process and policy briefs to auditors. Final document to be provided by close of fiscal year 2023/2024.

Reviewed the City’s 457 and 401a plans; met with Shuster Financial Advisors to review fees charged to plan participants and presented opportunities to reduce plan costs for the City’s employees.

CMO/
FIN/HR
Shuster Financial Advisors made a presentation to the bargaining groups leadership on July 10 and a separate meeting with the AFSCME leadership on July 22 to discuss the upcoming changes to the 457 and 401s plans. On July 24, the City sent termination not ices to two of the City’s recordkeepers (Nationwide and Pentegra). A full presentation of the transition was made by Shuster to all employees on August 9 with an update on November 8 . The Assistant City Manager, HR and Finance staff are working through the final steps to implement with full roll-over to be completed by the end of February 2024.

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20 C-12 Ini�ate a Small Business Roundtable or industry specific taskforces to iden�fy needs and support strategies
X X

Econ Dev

Progress Dept Status
Identifying and engaging individuals interested in
collaboration, best-practice sharing, and community building.

Working with and supporting existing associations (e.g., auto center).

ECON DEV Already implementing. Economic Development identified material problems for the Auto Center (unhoused criminal vagrancy, roadway condition of East Palm Canyon, failing digital reader boards, and no U.S.

Mail service) and has worked with other city departments (e.g., Engineering and Police) to address. Economic Development hosted (i) the first meeting of the restaurant and hospitality association and is working to increase membership and participation and (ii) is building a Mission Plaza/Hampton Inn business community watch group.

• Ac�ons listed in blue are City Council strategic priori�es. • Items delayed due to Tropical Storm Hilary

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21 Goal D – INNOVATION

Objec�ve: Cathedral City con�nually focusses on improving service delivery and customer experiences by successfully leveraging technology and crea�ve ini�a�ves to improve public services, public safety, and s�mulate economic growth.

Ac�on Ac�on Descrip�on Year
0-1
Year
1-2
Year
2-5
Lead/Co-Lead Support Partners
D-1 Develop and adopt an Informa�on Technology Master Plan including considera�on of providing public Wi-Fi access in parks
X X

IT All Departments
Progress Dept Status
IT Master Plan: Contracted with ClientFirst. CMO/IT Ongoing; Input was received from staff through a series of questionnaires and meetings to determine each department’s technology needs . Hardware and technology resources assessment completed. Individual interviews conducted with the City Council.

Implementation will be delayed due to impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary.

Once the plan is completed, staff will review the current budget to see what can be realigned with the plan. Future budgets will be prioritized based on the plan and available funding.

D-2 Complete and improve the installa�on of the Tyler EnerGov so�ware to automate, improve and streamline the plan review, permi�ng and inspec�on processes
X

CMO IT/Dev Svcs/Finance/PW/
Engin
Progress Dept Status
Created new implementation team, led by Enterprise Systems Analyst Matthew Levy and subject matter experts (SME) from planning, building, engineering, fire, and finance. Comple�on is slated for April 2024.

CMO/ IT
/BLDG
Stopped contract with Park Consul�ng and are using the funds to work directly with Tyler EnerGov implementer. Customer Self Service has launched with 11 online permits now available including garage sale permits, residen�al solar (15kw or less), expedited water heater, residen�al and commercial pool drain, residen�al pool altera�on, expedited main service panel changeout, expedited HVAC, expedited window/door, residen�al new pool/spa, expedited residen�al sewer connec�on, and expedited residen�al re-roof.

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22 Staff from all development related departments are mee�ng with IT , Finance, and the EnerGov implementer weekly to review current prac�ces, retool processes, and delete prac�ces that are no longer necessary.

D-3 Work with opera�ons staff to iden�fy, implement and support the implementa�on of technology solu�ons to bolster IT security and improve opera�onal, analy�cal, and management func�ons
X X X IT All Departments
Progress Dept Status
City Clerk: City Council Agenda Management, Voting System, Video Streaming Replacement (Approved Budget): The current Agenda Management/Voting System platform is no longer
being supported, a new program needs to be implemented.

IT/CITY
CLERK
Currently in Progress. Expected go-live is April 2024.

City Clerk: Commitee Management Program (This is part of the Granicus Suite and was approved in the Budget) . This pla�orm will automate the management of the
Commissions/Commitees and the applica�on process.

IT/CITY
CLERK
Currently in Progress. Expected go-live is May 2024.

City Clerk: Electronic Filing of Fair Poli�cal Prac�ces For ms.

Currently the FPPC has a pla�orm for individuals that are 87200 filers (Elected Officials, Planning Commission, City Manager and City Atorney). Staff is reviewing op�ons to implement a pla�orm for the electronic filing of FPPC Forms required to be filed with the City Clerk’s Office including the 700 Form for City Council iden�fied staff.

IT/CITY
CLERK
Staff is reviewing available applica�ons to see which one would be best suited for the needs of the City and then will evaluate if it makes financial sense.

Fuel Management Software Implementation. IT/FIN/
PW
Fuel systems replaced. EKOS software implemented and interfacing to the Tyler Munis EAM module. Produced video training.

GIS Enterprise Software Upgrade (Approved Budget): Current version is limited. We need enhance GIS software and provide city-wide mapping applications and enhance community
development operations.

IT Set up new GIS servers and installed the latest ARCGIS enterprise systems. Tes�ng deployment to EnerGov system.

GIS Aerial Imagery for Mapping (Approved Budget): We don’t have an updated aerial imagery system. We need an Aerial Imaging platform to be use with GIS Enterprise solution for Public Safety and Community Development.

IT Completed and integrated with City Maps online.

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23 Continue utilizing/training staff on Office 365 to provide cloud storage, cloud email system, online collaboration,
conferencing, instant messaging, and new office versions.

Enhance management and security of Office 365.

IT IT will be doing a monthly technology day to provide training to staff on Office 365 and other technology tools. Waiting for extra staffing.

D-4 Improve workforce mobility and efficiency by u�lizing and suppor�ng advanced mobile devices
X X X IT All Departments
Progress Dept Status
Some devices have been deployed in the field. IT iPads are being u�lized by Public Works in the field. EnerGov implementa�on will further the use of mobile devices for inspec�ons.

Off-site employees can enter �me through mobile devices.

D-5 Leverage technology to increase and improve online services, improve access to public informa�on, and improve city capabili�es to monitor, automate, and manage opera�onal data remotely X X X IT All Departments
Progress Dept Status
Upgrade and redesign Cathedralcity.gov website (Approved Budget)
IT/COM Project is restarting in February.

D-6 Review broadband solu�ons to create economic development incen�ves and opportuni�es and improve the accessibility and affordability of reliable high-speed internet services

X X IT/CMO PW/Engin/Facili�es/
Econ Dev
Progress Dept Status
SIFI con�nues working on obtaining access to a dark fiber mainline. This mainline is the founda�on in which the city network would be built. While SIFI remains op�mis�c, SIFI is unable to commit to an installa�on �meline.

ECON

DEV/IT/PW
Staff will bring a study session to the City Council to update on whether SIFI will be a viable op�on
Research other broadband solu�ons to ensure everyone has equitable access to internet connec�vity.

ECON

DEV/IT/PW

D-7 Implement innova�ve community-based Fire Preven�on programs regarding Drowning, Smoke Alarm Installa�on, Paramedic Services, Fall Preven�on, and CPR.

X

Fire Communica�ons
Progress Dept Status
The Fire Department is con�nuing to expand its programming for the community. As of the comple�on of this Strategic Plan update, the Fire Department has a full schedule for the Spring FIRE Upcoming Events: As of July 30, 2023
BLS CPR Course 2023: 08/17, 08/24 City Hall
STOP THE BLEED 2023: 09/19 City Hall

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24 and Fall in 2024 of community risk reduc�on classes that will be offered to the public and city staff. These classes include:

• CPR
• STOP THE BLEED
• DROWNING PREVENTION
• CERT
• FALL PREVENTION
• SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION
• DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

SIDEWALK CPR 2023:
10/2023: One location per week for each Council District 1 -5 in Country Clubs/Senior.

SIDEWALK CPR AND STOP THE BLEED 2024: City Calendar Events, Coordinating with Ryan Hunt.
01/2024: One location per week for each Council District 1-5 in Country Clubs/Senior Center/MHP (Refer to ** below for locations) 04/2024: Boys & Girls Club
09/2024: CCHS

DROWNING PREVENTION 2024:
03/2024, 2 nd and 3rd week (prior to Spring Break) private and public elementary schools 2-3 per week
04/2024: One location per week for each Council District 1 -5 in Country Clubs/Senior Center/MHP
05/2024: 1st week, Boys and Girls Club

CERT 2023:
10/2023-English
CERT 2024:
02/2024-Spanish

FALL PREVENTION 2023:

Fall 2023: TBD (in conjunction with DRMC) @ Senior Center

Center/MHP.

SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION WITH AMERICAN RED CROSS 2024:
01/20/24

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25 **Senior Center/DPCC/Royal Palms/Park David/Desert Sands (other locations to be determined.

Additional courses have been planned for 2024 as follows:

SPRING 2024:

HO CPR/ STOP THE BLEED:
4/13/24 EOC (Richardson, Maier)
5/25/24 EOC (Richardson Maier)

CERT : 2/24/24 EOC

FALL PREVENTION: 2/2024, 3/2024, 4/2024
Classes are to be held at Date Palm CC, Park David, and Mountain View apartments. Class location is data driven. This data correlates to a higher number of PSR lift assists and traumatic falls within Cathedral City.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS:
1/19/24 Outdoor Resorts (Dietz)
1/25/24 Canyon Mobile Home Park (Nancy Ross, CCFD)
2/3/24 Agua Caliente Elementary School (Rita Lamb, CCFD)

FALL 2024:

HO CPR/ STOP THE BLEED:
9/7/24 EOC (Richardson, Maier)
9/28/24 EOC (Richardson, Maier)

CERT (Teen) 10/2024

FALL PREVENTION: 9/2024, 10/2024, 11/2024
Classes are to be held at Desert Sands MHP, Canyon MHP and CC Senior Center. Class location is data driven. This data correlates to a higher number of PSR lift assists and traumatic falls within Cathedral City.

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26 D-8 Iden�fy and implement a Document Imaging Program to convert paper documents into digital files to reduce storage requirements and costs, increase efficiency, enhance security, and improve future access to informa�on
X X X IT/City Clerk All Departments
Progress Dept Status
The City currently uses Laserfiche as a repository for
documents for a limited number of departments. With the upgrade to an Enterprise License, staff has determined that utilizing Laserfiche as the trusted repository for all paper files that need to be converted to digital files is the best document imaging program to use at this time. This will allow the City to implement a City-wide Records Management Program, which will allow better access to records, save on storage space and offer a trusted electronic searchable format.

IT/CITY
CLERK
On July 26, 2023, a meeting was held with the consultant to begin discussing implementing a City -wide Records Management Program/Project. The project is in the early stages.

On November 9, 2023, the City Clerk’s Department held an Internal Event “Binge and Purge” to iden�fy and purge records that are no longer required to be maintained pursuant to the Records Reten�on Schedules.

This will help minimize the number of records stored and help iden�fy those records that need to be converted to digital files. This will likely become an annual event.

In November of 2023, the City Clerk’s Department was the first Department to design the file structure to kick-off the City-wide Records Management Project. The City Clerk will begin working with each department to iden�fy what files need to be converted to digital format and what the file structure will look like in the system. It is an�cipated to take 2024 to get through the departments and begin conver�ng the files.

In January 2024, The City’s consultant Diane Gladwell provided the updated Records Reten�on Schedules, that were updated to reflect updates in law and best prac�ces. This enables staff to con�nue to ensure records that need to be accessible are and tho se that don’t are destroyed freeing up storage space.

D-9 Work with the Historic Preservation Society to digitize and preserve historic photos and documents

X CMO
Progress Dept Status

D-10 Commission a survey of historic properties X CMO

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27 Progress Dept Status
Will need to be included in the next biennial budget.

• Ac�ons listed in blue are City Council strategic priori�es. • Items delayed due to Tropical Storm Hilary

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28 Goal E - SAFETY

Objec�ve: Cathedral City is safe for all who live, work, visit, and play in our community.

Ac�on Ac�on Descrip�on Year
0-1
Year
1-2
Year
2-5
Lead/Co-Lead Support Partners
E-1 Fund a 2 -person ALS Medic Unit to beter respond to increasing demand for medical response

X

Fire HR
Progress Dept Status

E-2 Con�nue to explore and u�lize technology to promote public safety.

X

PD IT/PW/Engin/
Facili�es
Progress Dept Status
Dreams Homes Park Cameras IT IT provided equipment information to Engineering Dept.

E-3 Con�nue Police, Fire, and Expand Code Compliance engagement with the community
X

CODE Communica�ons/
Dev Svcs
Progress Dept Status
Code will be participating in the upcoming Dream Homes Community Park meeting and with HR on the upcoming Backpack give away event hosted by PD.

DEV SVCS/
CODE
The code compliance division conducted educa�onal
outreach to raise awareness of the risks of ea�ng food from unlicensed vendors and held a licensing event at Panorama Park for sidewalk vendors.

Police Department personnel attended 38 community events in 2023.

Events included Neighborhood Watch meetings, city sponsored events, community fundraisers, a Citizen’s Police Academy, Active Shooter presentations to community groups, Rotary meetings, Cathedral City High School scholarships and awards, hosted an E -sports team challenge between officers and youth from CCHS, hosted a Back to school backpack giveaway event, Spooktacular, Shop with a Cop, partnered with the Senior Center and host ed a Santa and Seniors event as well as a youth gift giveaway event.

PD Ongoing.

See D-7 Fire

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29 E-4 Strengthen the City's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters by reviewing and upda�ng the City's Emergency Opera�ons Plans through annual training sessions and tabletop exercises
X X

Fire/PD CMO/IT
Progress Dept Status
Applied for a grant to update the City's EOC , conduct EOC drills and training as well as updating the City’s Emergency Operations plan and Local Hazard Mitigation plan.

Fire Grant was submited to OES in August 2023. The Fire Department was no�fied in January 2024 that applica�on
was forwarded to FEMA and we would be no�fied as soon
as a decision was made.

E-5 Build community resiliency through implementa�on of community training programs, CERT training, and other
educa�onal outreach
X X

Fire/PD CMO
Progress Dept Status
The F ire Department has conducted two community preparedness presentation in English and Spanish with over 120 residents attending.

Fire Two CERT programs are scheduled for the Fall and Spring, one in English and one in Spanish. Additional classes have been scheduled for the Fall of 2024, both for emergency preparedness and CERT. In Fall of 2024, the Fire Department will establish a community-based CERT program that can be accessed in the case of a city emergency.

E-6 Develop a FD Injury Preven�on and Wellness Program X X

Fire HR/Finance
Progress Dept Status
A wellness committee has been established. Committee has established the scope of the committee and is gathering historical injury data.

HR/FIRE/FIN The Wellness and Safety Committee has been established.

The Fire Department staff has been sent to multiple train trainer courses that include behavioral health, physical fitness, nutrition, and proper physical maintenance of the body. HR staff has been added to the committee to discuss the rollout of the safety initiative. The Fire Chief is working with HR to develop root cause analysis of injuries. Fire department staff will be teaching classes to all fire
department personnel that include proper use of fitness equipment, and how to access behavioral health resources.

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30 E-7 Implement community engagement and public educa�on ini�a�ves to increase awareness regarding public safety programs, services, and results of proac�ve community policing efforts

X

Communica�ons PD/Fire
Progress Dept Status
The PD began a series of videos to educate the public on crime and safety.

The first video featured our HLO program which was aired at the State of the City in May. The second video featured safety tips and crime prevention tips. A third video was produced highlighting our Traffic Bureau in December. There was also a panel discussion featuring both the Police and Fire Chiefs at State of t he City as well, promoting our public safety messaging, accomplishments, and programming to key stakeholders/residents.

PD/FIRE/
COM
Ongoing. See D-7
E-8 Iden�fy improvements and pursue grant funding to improve safety and connec�vity of non-motorized routes throughout the City X X

PW/Engin

Progress Dept Status
PW is always on the lookout for opportunities to enhance the City's ATP. PW Engineering staff most recently secured a SB 821 Grant to complete bicycle lane improvements along Whispering
Palms Trail (which will include traffic calming features) and segregated bicycle lanes on Perez Road. Work on the Project has been delayed due to Tropical Stor m Hillary restoration budget impacts on staff time and the participation budget.

Other grant projects with participation requirements
coming from the City’s Traffic Safety Fund are continuing.

Started construction of Cathedral Canyon bike East Palm Canyon Bike Lanes.

E-9 Develop Standard Opera�ng Procedures regarding how Public Works responds to Localized Flooding and Blow Sand events
X

PW/Engin

Progress Dept Status
Public Works staff will be working on developing procedures to respond to localized flooding and blow sand events.

PW Public Works has initiating working on these protocols this past month, having been stalled by Tropical Storm Hillary efforts to staff time.

E-10 Develop a program to ensure City owned cameras at public spaces are maintained and tested regularly to ensure they are working properly
X

Facili�es IT/PW/Engin

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31 Progress Dept Status
Fix inoperable cameras. IT/FAC IT coordinated with PD to purchase new monitors for dispatch. New equipment has been procured and in the
process of being installed to fix inoperable cameras. If PD no�ces a camera is down, they put in a help desk request to IT to fix.

Develop writen protocols for repor�ng damaged or inoperable cameras.

IT/FAC/PD Formalize in a policy document the prac�ces in place between PD/IT/Facili�es to maintain cameras and report
any that are inoperable.

E-11 Establish regular inspec�ons of park equipment and playing fields to ensure they are well maintained and func�onal
X

Facili�es/PW/
Engin

Progress Dept Status
Public Works Maintenance, Facilities and Engineering staff will be working on developing procedures to inspect the parks, equipment, and restrooms on a regular basis.

PW/FAC Public Works and Facili�es has ini�ated working on these protocols this past month, having been stalled by Tropical Storm Hillary restora�on impacts on staff �me. Currently, Facili�es inspect park restrooms as part of the weekly
maintenance ac�vi�es.

Enhancing PW/Risk program. Public Works is working with Risk Management and Sedwick, Risk Management consultant, to formalize the
prac�ces in place and confirm prac�ces are in compliance with State requirements. Comple�on within 12 months.

E-12 Formalize protocols for emergency response call outs X

PW/Engin All Departments
Progress Dept Status
Public Works staff will be working on developing procedures to respond to emergency call outs.

PW Public Works and Facili�es has ini�ated working on these protocols this past month, having been stalled by Tropical Storm Hillary restora�on impacts on staff �me.

PD/PW call out procedures. PW/PD Informal process already in place bet ween Police/Public Works/Facili�es. Staff will work to document the process within 6 months.

E-13 Keep the City Council apprised of changes to the Code Enforcement program

X DEV SVCS/CODE
Progress Dept Status

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32 Conduct a study session for the CC on the current status of Code Enforcement in the City including the use of volunteers.

DS/CODE General overview of the program and changes that have been made in the last year scheduled for February 2024.

• Ac�ons listed in blue are City Council strategic priori�es. • Items delayed due to Tropical Storm Hilary

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33 Goal F - EMBRACING, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

Objec�ve: Cathedral City is valued and respected as a community that welcomes and embraces diversity, has an abundance of high quality and affordable housing op�ons and vibrant businesses. Our neighborhoods are atrac�ve, well-maintained, and issues surrounding homelessness have been compassionately addressed with though�ul, coordinated, and collabora�ve programs.

Ac�on Ac�on Descrip�on Year
0-1
Year
1-2
Year
2-5
Lead/Co-Lead Support Partners
F-1 Develop comprehensive strategy to amend zoning code and update design guidelines, including an iden�fica�on of what work City staff can accomplish and what work op�mally should be contracted out, including: 1) development of objec�ve design standards i n response to new state housing laws; 2) overhaul of commercial zoning code; 3) substan�al update of design guidelines; 4) streamlining of development review processes; 5) implementa�on of Cathedral City General Plan and Housing Element goals, policies, and programs; and 5) con�nued implementa�on of new state legisla�on.

X X

Dev Svcs

Progress Dept Status
Phase 2 (legal updates) has commenced, starting with updating of the ADU Ordinance and a new ordinance addressing SB9.

DEV

SVCS/PLN
ADU and EV charging station ordinances were adopted by the City Council. Planning Commission workshops on SB 9 are underway. An updated telecommunications ordinance
will be processed within the first half of the year.

A work plan and schedule to update the zoning code,
prepare objec�ve design standards for the downtown area, and to conduct a more comprehensive update of the
commercial zoning regula�ons and design guidelines ,
including partnering with professional consultants, will be prepared. Staff will seek a budget adjustment to fund

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34 F-2 Priori�ze upda�ng the zoning code regarding residen�al parking and paving provisions; research and give recommenda�ons on enabling parking prohibi�ons in front of mailboxes.

X Dev Svcs/PW
Progress Dept Status
Educate residents regarding sidewalk horizontal clearance standards to ensure private mailboxes do not violate ADA accessibility requirements.

PW PW will provide the information needed to work with
Development Services on this project. PW will also research other cities on how they tackle this challenge. Staff will schedule a study session with the City Council.

F-2 Promote addi�onal community events and celebra�ons X

CMO/COM

Progress Dept Status
Staff continue s to promote new and existing community events on the Discover Cathedral City website, social media and through video production and both our fall and spring mailers. This includes the addition of several third -party events and the Taste & Sounds of Cathedr al City dinner series rolling out in Feb. 2024.

COM Ongoing.

F-3 Develop and implement a marke�ng plan to promote and raise awareness of available city venues such as the Community Amphitheater. The marke�ng strategy will include promo�ng the City's interest in atrac�ng and facilita�ng high quality events and celebra�ons which adds to the City's culture, support of the arts, and crea�on of a posi�ve community iden�ty
X X

COM/CMO

Progress Dept Status

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35 Communica�on & Events is working on a marke�ng document that can be sent out to prospec�ve agencies and event companies in the Coachella Valley (and beyond) to showcase all city venues, par�cularly those in Downtown Cathedral City. Staff is also working with loca�on scouts to promote the amphitheater as a des�na�on venue for events and has seen a steady increase in third -party applica�ons, not just in the amphitheater, but Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Town Square Park , Fes�val Lawn, and the breezeway area/steps at Civic Center Plaza.

COM This will be finalized soon (by end of spring 2024) as a formal document, with staff making enhancements to
the Special Use Permit ( SUP) applica�on process,
rental costs, and beefing up the overall awareness of
Cathedral City as an events des�na�on, par�cularly the
Community Amphitheater. In recent years, we’ve seen
third-party events reques�ng to come back a�er a
successful experience. This includes the Coachella
Valley Bully Fest, Au�sm Awareness Walk/Acceptance
event, DAP Health Volunteer Apprecia�on, Desert
BrewFest (Luchador Brewing) and has sparked
con�nued interest from poten�al third -party
applicants.

F-4 Develop and implement a plan to improve and diversify methods to communicate with residents
X X

COM

Progress Dept Status
Communications is in the process of developing a strategy/comprehensive plan related to diversified methods of outreach and prioritizing where residents get their news/information.

COM The first step would be to conduct scientific surveys in English and Spanish asking residents where they like to receive communication/news from the City.

Communications also continues to promote key news and
events on KGAY Radio and Gay Desert Guide as outreach to our LGBTQ+ residents. We also have an agreement with El Informador, to publish news article s a n d e ve n t p os t e r s i n one of the most popular Spanish newspapers in the
Coachella Valley.

F-5 Con�nually communicate with the public to inform the community of the City’s efforts and expenditures on homelessness and how residents can par�cipate in solu�ons
X X X COM PD/Fire/PW/Engin
Progress Dept Status
The PD created an informational video on our Homeless Liaison Officer (HLO) program which was shown at our State of the City event in May. The video was also posted on all city social media sites and websites.

PD/COM While the initial communication/outreach video is complete, this is ongoing between PD and
Communications.

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F-6 Review land use regula�ons to support diverse, accessible, and affordable housing

X

Dev Svcs Econ Dev
Progress Dept Status
Development Services and Economic Development have ongoing conversations regarding potential locations and potential methods for facilitating the construction of affordable housing.

ECON DEV/

DEV SVCS
Ongoing.

Housing Element. DEV SVCS Housing Element was cer�fied in 2023.

Housing Element Program 1.A.7: Sites #6 and #9 were re- zoned to R3 to accommodate high density residen�al.

Zoning Ordinance Amendment implemented the following
changes in accordance with Program 2.F.1:
• Create the P/IH (Ins�tu�onal Housing) Overlay
District
• Prohibit STVR uses in the R1 and R2 zones
• Allow transi�onal and suppor�ve housing by-right
in zones where mul�family and mixed uses are
permited, including nonresiden�al zones
permi�ng mul�family uses
• Updated the defini�on of “family” to remove the
limit of five unrelated persons
• State that “Manufactured homes” are only subject
to the same development standards that a
conven�onal single-family residen�al dwelling on
the same lot would be subject to.

Pre-Approved ADU Plans
ADU Ordinance Update
F-7 Con�nue to facilitate the atrac�on and promo�on of community events which celebrate our diversity, builds a cohesive community, and supports local business
X X X CMO Econ Dev

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Communications and Economic Development continue to collaborate on potential events as well as city marketing and improving the City's wayfinding program.

CMO/

ECON DEV
Ongoing. State of the City event held to record
attendance. Example of potential future events include Maya La Feria and a water education-based event.

F-8 Develop and implement an outreach strategy to determine if services are addressing the needs of our diverse community including families, re�rees, and Spanish speaking popula�on X X

CMO and
Economic
Development
All Departments
Progress Dept Status
Communica�ons and Economic Development con�nue to collaborate on poten�al events as well as city marke�ng and improving the City's wayfinding program.

ECON DEV Ongoing.

Updated efforts with local Spanish-language media
F-9 Mul�-disciplinary City Team to increase effec�veness and improve coordina�on of city responses to address the needs and impacts of the homeless popula�on internally and with external organiza�ons and stakeholders, including the CVAG Housing First Program.

X

CMO All Departments/
Mental Health
Professionals
Progress Dept Status
The CMO office has established a monthly mee�ng with employees from all relevant departments. A CVAG representa�ve (Housing First Program) will be atending the February 2024 Unhoused Commitee mee�ng to provide update and progress informa�on.

CMO Ongoing.

F-10 Establish a Cooling Center by June 2024. X X

CMO PD/Fire/
Mental Health
Professionals/
Regional Partners
Progress Dept Status

F-11 Implement a code compliance program that proac�vely iden�fies and responds to code compliance complaints

X Dev Svcs All Departments
Progress Dept Status
• Manage code compliance open caseload with a target of 1,000 open cases to create more opportuni�es for proac�ve officer �me with a DEV

SVCS/CODE
Ongoing.

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38 par�cular emphasis on visual blight along commercial corridors, including shopping cart enforcement, graffi� removal, and property maintenance.

Con�nue to conduct proac�ve enforcement of unlicensed sidewalk vendors.
• Increase code compliance par�cipa�on in the Abandoned Vehicle Authority (AVA) program.
• Develop and deploy pilot programs for the educa�on and enforcement of solid waste container regula�ons and street sweeping.

The Code Compliance Division in the past several months has developed policy and procedure to con�nue to effec�vely address blight and nuisance issues, including a formalized eight-step process for code officers to move cases to our legal team quickly.

DEV

SVCS/CODE

Ongoing.

F-12 Develop and implement ini�a�ves to proac�vely monitor the City's commercial corridors to address visual blight and nuisance issues associated with vacant and underu�lized proper�es and non - compliant commercial strips and centers
X

Dev Svcs PW/Engin
Progress Dept Status
The Code Compliance Division has iden�fied several officers with a specialized skillset to address commercial proper�es. Over the last year Officer Mar�nez has been the primary point of contact with many of our commercial areas and has choreographed significant improvements in the 99Cent store and Cardenas parking areas.

DEV

SVCS/CODE

Ongoing.

F-13 Develop standard plans, streamlined processes and educa�onal materials that promotes ADU’s to increase housing produc�on X

Dev Svcs Econ Dev/COM
Progress Dept Status
Development Services brought an ordinance amendment to the City Council.

DEV SVCS Ordinance revision to bring ordinance in compliance with State law was approved on 12/13/23. Seek
funding to develop pre-approved plans.

F-14 Explore with Tribal Officials to hold an annual or bi-annual joint mee�ng or 2 x 2 mee�ngs

X CMO
Progress Dept Status

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40 Completed Ini�a�ves – 2022-2023

Goal A - SERVE THE COMMUNITY WITH PRIDE AND DEDICATION

Review Comparison data on Council salaries and the process to update if warranted

X CMO
Progress Dept Status
Research conducted on process to amend City Council stipends. CMO/CC Presented and direction given at the Study Session meeting on August 23.

Non-rep agreement will be updated to reflect the non -compensation for the City Council. The City Council will consider a Charter amendment in 2026.

Develop a professional development program to enhance career development opportunities, strengthen organizational capabilities, and increase organizational capacity
X

HR/CMO All Departments
Progress Dept Status
The City participates with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for the LCW Public Sector Employment Relations Certificate.

Promote participation with the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC).

IT Completed/Ongoing
Establish workers compensation criteria and guidelines to utilize staff with light duty limitations

X HR All Departments
Progress Dept Status
Policy issued. HR Completed.

Implement the Strategic Plan by ensuring department work programs include initiatives which achieve Strategic Plan Actions and regularly review progress and accomplishments at City Manager Department Head Meetings X X X CMO All Departments
Progress Dept Status

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41 A strategic plan goal is discussed at each Department Head meeting.

Performance Evaluations have a criterion for 5 -yr strategic plan implementation for directors.

CMO Completed.

Implement a SharePoint site to post weekly updates by staff. Implement a separate site for Strategic Planning.

IT Strategic Plan SharePoint Site completed.

Goal B - COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

Develop an Electric V ehicle tr ansi�on plan to comply with upcoming s ta t e mandate and include considera�on of providing publicly accessible charging sta�ons
X X

PW/Engin Finance
Progress Dept Status
Ordinance Revision expediting permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations.

DEV SVCS The City Council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 8.64 to Title 8 of the Municipal Code to create an expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charging station systems and adopted the checklist for permitting electric vehicles and electric vehicle service equipment.

By the end of 2023 complete the design phase and begin construc�on on the Dream Homes Park
X

PW/Engin

Progress Dept Status
Properties with rear yard access and storage have been identified and outreach has begun in coordination with Engineering.

DEV SVCS/
CODE
Code Enforcement has worked with Public Works Maintenance to work with property owners on removing items store d in their rear yards that will be removed prior to the wall installation.

By the end of 2023 complete the design phase and begin construc�on on the Dream Homes Park
X

PW/Engin

Progress Dept Status
Properties with rear yard access and storage have been identified and outreach has begun in coordination with Engineering.

DEV SVCS/
CODE
Code Enforcement has worked with Public Works Maintenance to work with property owners on removing items store d in their rear yards that will be removed prior to the wall installation.

By the end of 2023 complete the design phase and begin construc�on on the Dream Homes Park
X

PW/Engin

Progress Dept Status

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42 Goal C - FISCAL STABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Increase Council District Improvement Funds X CMO Finance Progress Dept Status
District Improvement account for each councilmember increased from $15,000 to $30,000 in the adopted biennial budget for FY 2023/2024 & FY 2024/2025.

CMO/ FIN Complete.

Allocate resources necessary to achieve the Council’s Goals and Vision X X X CMO All Departments Progress Dept Status
FIN/
CMO
Funding in the biennial budget provided funding for many of the strategic plan ini�a�ves. Some ini�a�ves have been delayed due to Tropical Storm Hilary. Any budget amendments will be brought to the City Council for authoriza�on following the 1/27/24 workshop.

Community Assistance Grant Program – During the budget process, funds were reallocated from CDBG to the General Fund for this program to broaden the number of applicants that would be eligible to apply for funding.

FIN $70,000 is allocated for grants between $1,000 to $15,000. The application for funding went live July 5 and applications are due at 5:00pm on July 31. A subcommittee of the City Council was appointed to review applications and make recommendations for fun ding. The City Council Implement Cameras/Wi-Fi for Dream Homes Park. IT IT provided equipment information to Engineering Dept.

Dream Homes Park design complete. PW The Dream Homes Park design was completed, and the City Council approved the wall and park construc�on contracts, respec�vely, including an addi�onal general fund appropria�on to fully fund the project. The groundbreaking ceremony is tenta�vely planned for March 2024. All long- term coopera�ve purchasing items have been ordered.

Properties with rear yard access and storage have been identified and outreach has begun in coordination with Engineering.

DEV SVCS/
CODE
Code Enforcement has worked with Public Works Maintenance to work with property owners on removing items stored in their rear yards that will be removed prior to the wall installation.

Properties with rear yard access and storage have been identified and outreach has begun in coordination with Engineering.

DEV SVCS/
CODE
Code Enforcement has worked with Public Works Maintenance to work with property owners on removing items stored in their rear yards that will be removed prior to the wall installation.

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43 approved the subcommittee’s recommendations with the exception of two applications that were forwarded to the Public Arts Commission.

Develop an inventory of vacant and underu�lized proper�es X

Econ Dev Dev Svcs/GIS
Progress Dept Status
Economic Development and IT have created a list of vacant proper�es broken out by council district. IT and EDD are working on a web -based pla�orm which will allow prospec�ve investors the ability to pull ownership data on all vacant proper�es in real �me.

ECON DEV Complete.

Strengthen the Economic Development Team and remove op�onal tasks such as commission staffing to focus on core/essen�al du�es and provision of addi�onal resources.

X CMO/Econ Dev
Progress Dept Status
Economic Development has transitioned all Public Art Commission responsibilities to Assistant City Manager Anne Ambrose.

ECON DEV Complete.

Complete and adopt the Development Impact Fee Study X

Econ Dev All Departments
Progress Dept Status
The updated development impact fee schedule was formally approved in October 2023 with new DIF fees becoming effec�ve January 1, 2024.

ECON DEV Complete.

Update the Thousand Palms Fiscal Analysis X

Dev Svcs All Departments
Progress Dept Status
Requested information and data from all departments has been provided to the consultant (as of July 18).

DEV SVCS/
PLN
Completed.

Anticipated code enforcement needs to service the annexation area provided.

DEV SVCS/
CODE
Completed.

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44 Goal D – INNOVATION

Provide an on-line calendar to display Amphitheater bookings X

CMO IT
Progress Dept Status
An events calendar showcasing amphitheater bookings has been added to the CC Amphitheater website.

CMO/ IT This is complete.

Work with opera�ons staff to iden�fy, implement and support the implementa�on of technology solu�ons to bolster IT security and improve opera�onal, analy�cal, and management func�ons
X X X IT All Departments
Progress Dept Status
Deploy Time Clocks to automate employee attendance tracking. CMO/

HR/FIN/IT
Complete. Time Clocks deployed for all employees.

Cardkey software upgrade and implement automated door locks at Amphitheater (Approved Budget).

IT Completed.

Upgrade backup system to have Cloud backups/DR solution (Approved Budget).

IT Completed.

Replace Civic Center Alarm System (Approved Budget). Systems are very old and basement panel no longer working.

IT Completed.

Leverage technology to increase and improve online services, improve access to public informa�on, and improve city capabili�es to monitor, automate, and manage opera�onal data remotely
X X X IT All Departments
Progress Dept Status
Implement a new Public Records Request Portal that is more user friendly that will improve access to public records and automate the process to request public records.

CITY
CLERK/
IT
Completed. NextRequest is the new Public Records Request Portal effective July 1, 1023.

Laserfiche Enterprise Upgrade (Approved FY 2023/2024 Budget) The City’s current version/license is very limited, on -line searches are limited to 10 users, which includes the public and staff. Upgrading to the Enterprise License will allow for unlimited users and web searches.

CITY
CLERK/
IT
Completed. License was upgraded to the Enterprise License in mid- November 2023.

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45 Goal E - SAFETY

Fill the authorized Ambulance Operator posi�on and complete the transi�on to the ambulance operator program and provision of the third ambulance X

Fire HR
Progress Dept Status
Third ambulance in service Fire Complete.

Develop a firearm discharge ordinance
X

PD City Atorney
Progress Dept Status
City Atorney reviewing current ordinance; will work with staff to iden�fy specific issues to be addressed in the ordinance.

CA/PD Complete. The Police Chief and City Atorney determined our current ordinance will suffice. The Police Chief sent leters to each golf course explaining our current firearms ordinance and their requirements under the ordinance.

Con�nue to explore and u�lize technology to promote public safety.

X

PD IT/PW/Engin/
Facili�es
Progress Dept Status
Park Cameras are now simultaneously visible on newly purchased TV monitors in the dispatch center
PD/IT/FIN Complete.

One additional Flock ALPR has been purchased and installed bringing the city total to 21 Flock ALPR cameras
PD Complete. PD will continue to evaluate technology methods to help reduce crime in the City.

Strengthen the City's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters by reviewing and upda�ng the City's Emergency Opera�ons Plans through annual training sessions and tabletop exercises X X

Fire/PD CMO/IT
Progress Dept Status
The PD successfully implemented the PSEC transition in May 2023 allowing both PD and FD to have county -wide communication interoperability. The PD implemented Emergency Medical Dispatching in June 2023.

PD Completed.

Upgrade backup system to have Cloud backups/DR solution (Approved Budget).

IT Completed.

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PD

Progress Dept Status
The PD went live with its new crime mapping software in May 2023. The new website is crimemapping.com
PD Completed.

Goal F - EMBRACING, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

Help define who Cathedral City is for our families and others

X

CMO

Progress Dept Status
The City of Cathedral City, across all departments, con�nues to make progress on defining our mission and what our community represents and provides for our residents. Through recent community surveys, we know Cathedral City is valued/respected as a community that welcomes and embraces diversity, has an abundance of high quality and affordable housing op�ons and vibrant businesses. Our neighborhoods are atrac�ve, well - maintained, and issues surrounding homelessness have been compassionately addressed with though�ul, coordinated, and collabora�ve programs.

CMO Communica�ons & Events will be working with FlashVote, a scien�fic survey company, to learn more about where residents are ge�ng their news/key informa�on about Cathedral City, what types of events they want to con�nue to see, elements that offer a sense of community pride, etc. Economic Development is doing the same with FlashVote regarding poten�al businesses and general interests our consumers might have related to future development.

The MyCathedralCity app is also helpful when it comes to defining our iden�ty, allowing both employees and ci�zens the chance to report issues in real -�me to ensure our neighborhoods are atrac�ve and well-maintained.

Work with Riverside County to locate the poten�al RUHS community health center in Cathedral City

X

Econ Dev

Progress Dept Status
Met with Riverside University Health System (RUHS) to discuss the possibility of atrac�ng a Federally Qualified Health Clinic to Cathedral City. RUHS allocates resources based on pa�ent needs, specifically, RUHS looks to serve eligible but unserved Medicaid pa�ents. RUHS ranked Riverside County ci�es by their respec�ve number of eligible but unserved Medicaid pa�ents. Numbers of eligible but unserved Medicaid pa�ents ranged from 99,022 (City of Riverside) to 5,419 (City ECON DEV Complete. RUHS services are currently available to Cathedral City residents within exis�ng Palm Springs facili�es.

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47 of Winchester). Based on this criteria, Cathedral City ranks 16th out of 24 ci�es. In order of eligible but unserved Medicaid pa�ents, the Coachella Valley saw the following rankings: Indio was ranked 6th with 26,619 pa�ents, Coachella was ranked 10th with 15,455 pa�ents, Palm Desert was ranked 11th with 13,687 pa�ents, Cathedral City was ranked 16th with 9,900 pa�ents. Given Cathedral City’s immediately proximity to a number of RUHS facili�es in Palm Springs, RUHS staff does not see Cathedral City r eceiving any RUHS facili�es in the immediate future.

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