Cathedral City City Council
September 11, 2024

CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
MAYOR
Mark Carnevale

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
Nancy Ross
Councilmember
Ernesto Gutierrez
Councilmember
Raymond Gregory
Councilmember
Rita Lamb
STUDY SESSION 3:00PM
• CALL TO ORDER
• ROLL CALL
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
At this time the City Council may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date.

1. Public Comments
This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the City Council may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda but may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for clarification. The Mayor may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting. Public Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.

2. CLOSED SESSION

3. STUDY SESSION
A. Esperanza Park - Construction Update September 2024
Recommendation: The Esperanza Park construction update September 2024 is for the City Council's information and discussion only.

B. Downtown Dog Park - Design Update September 2024
Recommendation: The Downtown Dog Park design update September 2024 is for the City Council's information and discussion only.

C. Update on the August 5, 2024 Meeting of the Cannabis Task Force Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.

RECESS
REGULAR MEETING - 5:30 PM
• CALL TO ORDER
• PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Police Department and Fire Department Honor Guard – In recognition of the 9-11 Fallen First Responders
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
• ROLL CALL
• AGENDA FINALIZATION

1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the City Council may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda but may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for clarification. The Mayor may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting. Public Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.

2. COUNCIL REPORTS
This is an opportunity for each member of the City Council to report on any conferences they attend, local events or make any other comments they may have.

3. CONSENT AGENDA
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial.

They will be acted upon by the City Council at one time without discussion. Any Council Member, Staff Member, or Citizen may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
Recommendation: Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda.

B. Approve the August 14, 2024 Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.

Recommendation: To approve the August 14, 2024, Study Session and Regular City Council Minutes.

C. Approve the FY 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Recommendation: To approve the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual
Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submittal to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD).

D. Gift of Drone Show for Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival
Recommendation: To accept a gift in the amount of $50,000 from Grizzly Entertainment for a drone light show at the 10th Annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival.

E. Accept the Resignation of Baudilio Corrales from the Historic Preservation Committee
Recommendation: To accept the resignation of Baudilio Corrales from the Historic Preservation Committee effective immediately and direct staff to proceed with filling the vacant seat.

F. Ratify the Nomination of Peter Bedard by Mayor Mark Carnevale to fill the Unexpired Vacant Seat on the Planning Commission Continuing through June 30, 2026
Recommendation: To ratify the nomination of Peter Bedard by Mayor Mark Carnevale to fill an unexpired term on the Planning
Commission and appoint him to serve for a term continuing through June 30, 2026.

G. Amendment to the Non-Represented Regulations
Recommendation: To approve amendments to the regulations covering Executive, Administrative, Professional, Confidential and Other Particular Employees.

H. Approve a Resolution Adopting an Updated City-Wide Salary Schedule Recommendation: To adopt a resolution approving city-wide publicly available pay schedules in compliance with California Code of
Regulations, Title 2, Sections 570.5, 571, and 571.1. This resolution will supersede all previous resolutions regarding job classifications and compensation levels to the extent they conflict with this new recommendation.

I. Reject Bids for the Construction of the Public Works Yard Fence Replacement Project
Recommendation: To reject all bids received for the construction of the Public Works Yard Fence Replacement project; and direct staff to make the necessary revisions to the project specifications and to readvertise for construction bids.

J. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting on October 18, 2024 Recommendation: To adopt a Resolution designating Mayor Mark Carnevale as the Voting Delegate and Councilmembers Raymond
Gregory and Rita Lamb as the Alternate Voting Delegates to represent Cathedral City at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting, which will be held on October 18, 2024.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Specific Plan Amendment 99-58-A (Uptown Village Specific Plan) and Design Review 23-003 (Rosemount Storage Project)
Recommendation: 1. Find that the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was prepared in conformance with Section 15063 and other applicable sections of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and
determine that the proposed project will not have a
significant effect on the environment, and adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Measure
Reporting Plan prepared for the project based on the
findings contained in the agenda report; and

2. Introduce, provide first reading, by title only, and waive further reading of an ordinance adopting Specific Plan
Amendment 99-55-A to the Uptown Village Specific Plan,
based on the findings and conclusions contained in the
agenda report; and

3. Approve Design Review 23-003, based on the findings
and conclusions contained in the agenda report and subject to the attached conditions of approval.

5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Award a Construction Contract to Contractor for HSIP Cycle 9B: Varner Road Safety Improvements Project - CIP No. C08751
Recommendation: To award a construction contract to Granite Construction Company in the amount of $743,000 for the construction of Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Cycle 9B:

Varner Road Safety Improvements project (C08751); and,
approve a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $111,450 for any unforeseeable construction costs;
making the total encumbrance $854,450; and, approve a
budget adjustment in the amount of $73,665 by allocating funds from the Measure A Fund with account number 243-
100-150-156-8800-8802; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents; and, authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the project and issue the notice to proceed.

6. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for members of the City Council to request that, and for the City Council to discuss whether, one or more items should be added to the agenda of a future regular or special City Council meeting. To comply with the Brown Act, discussion should be limited to whether to add the item(s), and direction given to the City Manager regarding scheduling and prioritization of the item(s).

7. CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

NOTES TO THE PUBLIC
The City of Cathedral City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 770-0322 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

If you desire to address the City Council during the meeting, please complete a Request to Speak Form available at the entrance and present it to the City Clerk. Speakers will be called upon at the appropriate time.

Any documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall located at 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero during normal business hours. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.cathedralcity.gov.

Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.A
Meeting Date: September 11, 2024
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Esperanza Park - Construction Update September 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

The Esperanza Park construction update September 2024 is for the City Council's information and discussion only.

BACKGROUND:

In December 2021, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (more commonly known as California State Parks) awarded the City of Cathedral City the amount of $8,498,000 in grant funds from the statewide park program (SPP) Round 4 for the design and construction of a park in the Dream Homes neighborhood (Project). Following the notice of award in February 2022, the city received authorization from California State Parks to proceed with the design and construction of the Project.

In June 2022, the City Council awarded Verde Design, Inc. a professional services agreement for professional landscape architect, design, and engineering services for the design of the park project. Verde Design completed the Project’s plans, specifications and estimates on September 22, 2024, and is still providing construction support during the construction of the park project.

In August 2023, the City Council authorized the procurement of specialized park equipment and amenities by means of existing cooperative purchasing agreements. The purchased items included shade structures, exercise equipment, playground equipment, rubber soft surfacing, site furnishing items (benches and barbeque pits), and a pre-engineered restroom building.

On October 11, 2023, and November 8, 2023, the City Council awarded construction contracts to Urban Habitat for the construction of the park perimeter wall and the park project.

The groundbreaking ceremony was held at the park site on April 3, 2024, with the participation of city staff, council members, and representatives from the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), Agua Caliente Elementary School, Desert Healthcare District, El Sol Neighborhood Education Center, Loma Linda University, and the Desert Water Agency (DWA).

With the park’s construction underway, the Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) was tasked to recommend a name for the city’s newest park to City Council. PACE appointed a subcommittee to collect park names from city residents (including students from Agua Caliente Elementary School). PACE considered many names at its May 7, 2024, Commission meeting. After discussion and consideration, PACE provided the City Council with their overall top-ranked three names. Thus, at the May 22, 2024, City Council meeting, the City Council considered the names and officially adopted Esperanza Park as the name for the city’s newest park in the Dream Homes neighborhood.

Lastly, as of the initiation of the park construction, the California Department of Parks and Recreation issued Amendment No.1 to the Grant Contract 2018 Parks Bond Act, Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization, extending the grant performance period from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2028. The Director of Public Works has executed this extension. This extension was provided to all State Parks grantees under this program.

DISCUSSION:

The construction of Esperanza Park is on schedule due to the constant coordination and collaboration between city staff, our contract grant coordinator (MVR Consulting), the project designer (Verde Design), and the contractor (Urban Habitat). The site visits, biweekly construction progress meetings, city staff inspections, and timely email correspondence have all aided to the project's construction efforts.

As the project enters its ninth month of construction, the contractor has completed or made progress in the following areas:

Site Preparation
• Clearing and grubbing (removal) of unwanted surface material and vegetative matter.

This also include the demolition of concrete walkways and other conflicting structures (block walls, chain link fence, etc.) within the limits of the park. • Over-excavation and soil compaction for the park axillary structures (playground equipment, shade structures, restroom, etc.).
• Rough grading and shaping the entire project site. As well as exporting soil material. • Utility coordination between Desert Water Agency (DWA) and Southern California Edison (SCE).

Park Improvements
• Installation of concrete curb and gutter for the north parking lot near Mia Place. • Installation of concrete slabs for the playground equipment and fitness areas. • Construction of the 10-feet wide concrete walkway and emergency vehicle path. • Installation of electrical conduit, poles, and light heads for pathway, parking, and monument lighting.
• Domestic water, and sewer line connections in coordination with DWA. • Perimeter fencing/wall (block wall and decorative wire fencing).

Cooperative Purchased Park Equipment and Amenities
• Fabric shade structures for the dog park, fitness area and playground equipment areas furnished and installed by USA Shade & Fabric Structures, Inc. • Playground equipment furnished and installed by Landscape Structures, Inc. • Hardtop shade structures furnished and delivered by ICON. Currently being installed by the contractor.
• Site finishing (benches and barbeque pits) and exercise equipment have been delivered to the site.
• Romtec (restroom/ storage facility supplier) has obtained approved building plans and permits. Romtec is scheduled to begin construction of the restroom/storage facility by the end of September 2024.

Park Safety and Security
There have also been coordination meetings between the City’s Engineering Department, IT Department, and Urban Habitat for procuring and installing the six (6) security cameras and appurtenances. The cameras will be placed at the entry/exit points of the park on Mia Place, the Central Plaza, and on Chia Place, and inside the park along the 10-foot-wide concrete walkway/emergency vehicle path. In addition to the security cameras, the park will also feature security lighting, which will remain on from dusk to dawn.

Safety is one of the goals and objectives of the Cathedral City 5-Year Strategic Plan adopted by the City Council. Therefore, the city will maximize the resources available within the Police Department to patrol and serve the park and surrounding areas. Should the City become part of the Desert Recreation District (DRD), similar to other cities in the Coachella Valley (Palm Desert, Thousand Palms, Indian Wells, Bermuda Dunes, Indio, Coachella, Thermal and Mecca), additional resources will be available to enhance security and monitoring at the park. As with all our neighborhood parks, the city will also rely on the support from the Dream Homes neighborhood residents to be vigilant and report any unlawful activities at the park.

Construction Tasks Remaining
Within the next months the installation of irrigation lines, storm drain facilities, CV Link Connector pathway, concrete/hardscape paving work, and the installation of landscape material will take place. The project is estimated to be completed by March 2025.

For City Council information, comment, and discussion at today’s City Council Study Session meeting, city staff will provide a construction update on the Esperanza Park Project, its amenities and features completed and/or in progress.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The project is funded by the California State Parks Statewide Park Program (SPP) Round 4 grant program in the amount $8,498,000. The City Council also approved a budget amendment in the amount of $2,481,211 from the city’s General Fund account; and approved $108,000 for qualifying park amenities from the Environmental Conservation Fund; and $534,404.51 from the city’s Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Fund for the construction of CV Link Connector and concrete pathway.

DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER

ACCOUNT CODES

PROJECT
CODE

AMOUNT ONE TIME
or

ONGOING
2024-
2025
Capital Improvement
Project (CIP) – State
Parks Statewide Park
Program Grant
331-100-150-156-
8800-8802 C07021 $8,498,000.00 One Time
2024-
2025 General Fund 100-100-150-156-8800-8802 C07021 $2,481,211.00 One Time 2024-
2025
Environmental
Conservation Fund
246-900-910-911-
8800-8802 C07021 $108,000.00 One Time
2024-
2025
Capital Improvement
Project (CIP) – CVAG
Reimbursement
331-100-150-156-
8800-8802 C07021 $534,404.51 One Time
2024-
2025 Total $11,621,615.51
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

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

ATTACHMENTS:

None
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.B
Meeting Date: September 11, 2024
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Downtown Dog Park - Design Update September 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

The Downtown Dog Park design update September 2024 is for the City Council's information and discussion only.

BACKGROUND:

On November 9, 2022, the City Council approved an agreement with Verde Design, Inc. to prepare a conceptual design plan for the Downtown Dog Park project. The conceptual design was completed in March 2023, and included fenced large and small dog park areas with fabric shade structures, pet waste stations, trash receptacles, benches, drinking fountains with pet bowls, a walking path, drought-tolerant landscaping and trees, lighting, renovation of the existing restroom/storage building, and proposed four (4) pickleball courts as an additional park amenity providing more functionality to the limited space.

The conceptual design was used to prepare a request for qualifications/proposals (RFQ/P) for professional landscape, architect, design, and engineering services for the final design and construction documents of the Downtown Dog Park project. This RFP/Q was advertised on July 19, 2023.

The city received multiple responses from professional landscape architects to the above mentioned RFQ/P, and On October 25, 2023, the City Council approved a professional service agreement with David Volz Design (DVD), for professional landscape, architect, design, and engineering services for the Downtown Dog Park project.

A project kickoff meeting was held on November 28, 2023, between city staff and David Volz Design to start with the design of the project.

DISCUSSION:

Since the design kickoff meeting, DVD and city staff have continued to hold meetings and discussions to evaluate design alternatives, meet project milestones, and incorporate city staff feedback from experiences with the recently designed and constructed parks. DVD has performed multiple site visits and provided an assessment report with findings on the existing site conditions and the existing restroom/storage building.

DVD’s assessment report concluded that the existing restroom storage building has seen significant rotting and deterioration and provided an estimated cost of approximately $680,000 for the renovation of the existing structure. DVD recommended the demolition of the existing restroom/storage building and construct a new restroom. The estimated cost for a new restroom building will be in the order of $440,000 based on the recent purchase of the new restroom storage facility at Esperanza Park.

With the demolition of the existing restroom/storage facility, city staff recommended the conceptual design be changed to move the proposed new restrooms to an optimal location for park users. This change also allowed the additional space left by the demolition of the existing restroom building to be used for one additional pickleball court.

City staff also recommended to evaluate the possibility of replacing the proposed above ground retention basins with an underground retention system to maximize the useable space within the park property.

Considering the above-mentioned recommendations, DVD submitted the 60% progress design documents on August 20, 2024, for city staff to review and comment. Below is a summary of the items included in the submittal package:
• Fenced large and small dog park
• Fabric shade structure over the large and small dog park sitting areas • Benches
• Drinking fountains with bottle filler and dog bowl
• Restroom/storage facility
• Five (5) pickle ball courts
• Park lighting
• Litter receptacle with integrated recycle bins
• Drought-tolerant landscaping and trees
• Underground drainage system
• Park signage
As of this 60% design submittal, DVD’s estimated cost to construct the park is $4,350,000.

While DVD continues with preparation of the project’s plans, specifications, & estimate (PS&E), city staff continue to monitor potential funding grants for constructing the project.

At today’s City Council Study Session meeting, Engineering staff will provide a design update on the Downtown Dog Park and its amenities and features for City Council information, comment and discussion.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact for this Study Session meeting. Prior authorization from the City Council includes an encumbrance in the amount of $413,376 from the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund 271 for the professional service agreement with David Volz Design (DVD), for professional landscape, architect, design, and engineering services for the Downtown Dog Park project.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

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

ATTACHMENTS:

None
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.C
Meeting Date: September 11, 2024
From: Charles McClendon, City Manager
Title: Update on the August 5, 2024 Meeting of the Cannabis Task Force RECOMMENDATION:

This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.

BACKGROUND:

The Cannabis Task Force is a committee appointed by the City Manager and comprised of seven members – three industry representatives, three resident members and the City Manager who serves as chair of the committee. The purpose of the committee is to review and discuss topics related to the operation and regulation of the cannabis industry in Cathedral City and provide advice to the City Council. The most recent meeting of the Cannabis Task Force was held on Monday August 5, 2024 at 4:00 pm.

DISCUSSION:

The following agenda items were reviewed by the task force:

State of the Cannabis Industry in Cathedral City – Staff provided an overview of the current state of the cannabis industry in Cathedral City. It was reported that, as of the date of the meeting, there were 80 licenses in Cathedral City, with 52 of those attached to operating businesses and 28 identified as not operating. By license type they break down as follows:

Dispensary – 15 total licenses of which 11 are operating businesses and 4 identified as not operating
Cultivation – 51 total licenses of which 32 are operating businesses and 19 are not operating
Manufacturing – 14 total licenses of which 9 are operating businesses and 5 are not operating
Staff also reported that preliminary numbers showed that cannabis taxes paid for the year ending June 30, 2024 totaled about $2.84 million.

The committee discussed an array of issues related to the state of the industry including banking issues faced by businesses, high operating costs, effects of the black market and the over saturation of retailers. Items identified for future agendas included a possible followup survey of businesses to gather further information on the state of the industry and research on recent news articles regarding testing and what the state is doing to improve the reliability of testing.

Update on Ordinance Governing Cannabis Businesses – The task force was provided with an overview on the recent action of the City Council to amend the Municipal Code related to the renewal of inactive dispensary licenses. Section 5.88.070 B.4 of the Municipal Code now provides that retail businesses must prove they are operating to be eligible to renew their license. The committee also discussed continuing requests to operate delivery businesses without a retail license, which the code does not allow. After discussion the task force did not express any interest in allowing delivery by non-retail businesses.

Update on Odor Control Issues – Staff provided an overview of the code requirement that all cannabis businesses have and adhere to an odor control plan. The city continues to receive complaints from certain areas of the city regarding odor issues. Code Enforcement recently a letter to all cultivator reinforcing the odor control requirements. The city will continue to monitor and address odor complaints and Code Enforcement is developing an improved protocol for inspecting and addressing odor issues.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact with this update. For FY 23-24 the cannabis industry paid about $2.84 million in taxes (preliminary numbers).

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal F - EMBRACING, INCLUSIVE 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 atractive, well-maintained, and issues surrounding homelessness have been compassionately
F-11 Implement a code compliance program that proactively identifies and responds to code compliance complaints.

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CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
Study & Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
3:00 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
STUDY SESSION 3:00PM
• CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ross called the Study Session portion of the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
• ROLL CALL

Present: Nancy Ross, Mayor Pro Tem
Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember

Absent: Mark Carnevale, Mayor
Rita Lamb, Councilmember
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.

1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robert McCormick expressed his concern with the impoundment of his vehicle and demanded the maximum punitive damages.

2. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of Matters: Two (2)

1. Levik v. City of Cathedral City, RCSC Case No. CVPS2403242

2. Montanaro v. City of Cathedral City, RCSC Case No. CVPS2302625 RCSC Appellate Division Case No. APRI2300078 (Riverside County Superior Cathedral City

Court Appellate Division) / 4th Dist. Cal Court of Appeal, Div. 2 Case No.

E084343
B. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6
Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager Represented Employees: Non-represented Employees and Cathedral City Police Officers Association
City Attorney Al Ford announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss item 2.A. and item 2.B.

The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 3:05 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 3:45 p.m.

City Attorney Al Ford announced that the City Council met in Closed Session, and there was no reportable action taken by the City Council.

3. STUDY SESSION
A. Wayfinding Signage Presentation
Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion, and direction only.

Ryan Hunt, Communications and Events Manager, provided an update on the wayfinding signage project and requested direction from the City Council on what should be achieved in the next biennial budget. The following items were presented:
• Background
• Goal B- Community Investment, Action Item B-9
• Cathedral City Community Amphitheater Signage
• Cost Estimates
The City Council provided feedback and asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff.

Staff will compile a list of signs ranked by the need for repair or replacement and provide a cost assessment and options for a phase approach and a total replacement approach to replace all the signs.

This item was a presentation for discussion and direction only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council.

B. Presentation and Discussion of Priorities to Guide the Request for Proposals for the Zoning Code Update
Recommendation: Selection of the top priorities to include in the scope of work for the zoning code update RFP (request for proposals).

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Cynthia Schultz, Associate Planner, provided an presentation for the City Council to discuss priorities to guide the Request for Proposals for the Zoning Code Update. The following points were presented:
• Overview
• Zoning Code
o the what and the why
o the how and the when
• Survey Results and Discussion
• Housing, Infill and Redevelopment Opportunity
• Incentivizing Housing
• Reuse and Redevelopment
o Adaptive Reuse
The City Council provided feedback and asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff. This item was a presentation for discussion and direction only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council.

C. Update on Achievement of Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives Recommendation: This item is provided for information, discussion and direction only.

Anne Ambrose, Assistant City Manager, provided an update on achievement of Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives. The following points were presented:
• Strategic Plan Framework
• Goals and Objections
• Key Accomplishments
o City Manager’s Office
o City Clerk
o Human Resources
o Communications and Events
o Information Technology
o Finance
o Facilities
o Community and Economic Development
o Public Works
▪ Engineering
▪ Maintenance
o Police Department
o Fire Department
Shelly Kaplan expressed his appreciation for the work that has been done. He thanked the City Manager and Department Heads for the efforts that have gone into the Strategic Plan.

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The City Council provided feedback and asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff. This was a presentation for discussion and direction only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council.

RECESS
Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ross adjourned the Study Session Meeting at 5:31 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING - 5:30 PM
• CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ross called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ross led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
Councilmember Raymond Gregory offered a Moment of Reflection. • ROLL CALL

Present: Nancy Ross, Mayor Pro Tem
Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember

Absent: Mark Carnevale, Mayor
Rita Lamb, Councilmember
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
City Manager Charles McClendon announced that Items 3.O. and 3.P. will be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. • SPECIAL PRESENTATION- Commander Julio Luna, Cathedral City Police Department
The City Council presented Commander Julio Luna with a Certificate of Recognition recognizing his retirement from the Cathedral City Police Department.

1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Justin Gardiner, presented a Proclamation signed by the City Council proclaiming the City of Cathedral City as a Purple Heart City.

Jens Mueller, urged residents to vote no on Measure W.

The following comments were received electronically and were entered into the record:

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Alessandro Montanaro, expressed her concern related to a citation she received.

She feels the fines issued by the City are excessive and wants to bring awareness to the public about the City’s practices and appeal process.

Richard Levik, expressed his concern related to a citation he received and requested that the City return with interest the $100 he paid for an appeal fee.

2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez reported on the following:
• He hopes everyone is doing well during this hot summer • The resident inquiry he received related to the sale of the Festival Lawn
• The resident calls he received related to the newly installed traffic signal at Landau and McCallum Way
• His interaction with a gentleman wanting to open a new deli in the City • The resident concern he received related to inoperative vehicles Councilmember Raymond Gregory reported on the following:
• The many meetings that have been dark for the summer
• His attendance at the Senior Center’s Cactus Club Event at the Roost • His attendance at the Brunch with Patsi fundraiser
• His attendance at the Desert Business Association’s networking event Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ross noted that it is Election time and feels everyone can find things in common and should not let politics define us. She encouraged everyone to take care of themselves as election time approaches.

3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
Recommendation: Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda.

M.O. 2024-120
B. Approval of the July 24, Study Session and Regular Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the July 24, 2024 Study Session and Regular Council Minutes.

M.O. 2024-121
C. Check Demand – July
Recommendation: The City Council acting in its capacity for the City, the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency,
the Housing Successor Agency and the Cathedral City
Public Finance Authority Board receive and file payment of claims and demands in the aggregate sum of
$25,323,731.29 for the month of July 2024.

M.O. 2024-122
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D. Approve the Addition of Soccer Field Reservations to Current Fees and Policy Manual and Field Reservation Form for City Baseball/Softball Fields.

Recommendation: Approve the Addition of Soccer Field Reservations to Current Fees and Policy Manual and Field Reservation Form for City Baseball/Softball Fields.

M.O. 2024-123
E. Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Construction Engineering Services on Federal HSIP Projects - HSIP 9A and HSIP 9B
Recommendation: To approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreements for construction engineering services on
Federally-funded Highway Safety Improvements Program
(HSIP) projects with Z&K Consultants on HSIP Cycle 9A – Traffic Signal Improvements at 12 Intersections Project (C08752) and with Willdan Engineering on HSIP 9B
– Varner Road Safety Improvements Project
(C08751); and, authorize the City Manager to execute the required Amendment documents.

M.O. 2024-124
F. Amendment Six to AB 2766 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between CVAG and Member Jurisdictions to Provide Sustainable Funding of the Regional PM10 Street Sweeping Program
Recommendation: To approve Amendment Six to AB 2766 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Coachella Valley
Association of Governments (CVAG) and member
jurisdictions to maintain contributions from the cities and the County at 75% to provide sustainable funding of the regional PM10 Street Sweeping Program through June 30, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment Six to the AB 2766 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

M.O. 2024-125
G. Notice of Completion for Landau Boulevard/McCallum Way Intersection Improvements
Recommendation: To accept and approve the Landau Boulevard/McCallum Way Intersection Improvements (C08662), as final;
authorize the City Manager to file a notice of completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to DBX, Inc. upon expiration of the notice of completion.

M.O. 2024-126
Cathedral City

H. Emergency Vehicle Access Agreement with the City of Palm Springs Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the emergency access agreement with the City of Palm Springs to grant to the City of Cathedral City the right of ingress and egress for emergency vehicles and personnel over an
access easement within the City of Palm Springs for the benefit of Tract Nos. 32557 and Tract No. 32558 located within the City of Cathedral City.

M.O. 2024-127
I. Purchase of Three Chevrolet Tahoe PPV from Utilitac Equipment & Upfitting
Recommendation: To authorize staff to purchase three (3) Chevrolet Tahoe PPV’s from Utilitac Equipment & Upfitting; three Watchguard In-Car camera systems from Motorola Solutions; installation of decals from SoCal Branding and door paint from I-10
Collision for a total cost of $298,008.264
M.O. 2024-128
J. School Resource Officer Contract for School Year 2024-2025 Recommendation: To authorize an agreement, in the amount not to exceed $171,184.00 by and between the City of Cathedral City and Palm Springs Unified School District for the Police
Department to provide the district one trained police officer on a full-time basis as a School Resource Officer (SRO) for FY 2024/2025.

M.O. 2024-129
K. Police Department Patrol Vehicle Replacement
Recommendation: To authorize staff to purchase one Chevy Tahoe from UtiliTac equipment & Upfitting, which will be utilized by CCPD to replace a vehicle destroyed during a traffic accident and authorize the $50,000.00 deductible to be paid from the equipment replacement fund.

M.O. 2024-130
L. Approval of the Parks and Community Events Commission Support of the Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic
Recommendation: To approve $3,200 from the Parks and Community Events Commission Fiscal Year 2024-2025 small events budget to support the mobile spay and neuter clinic at the Cathedral City Library on October 16, 2024.

M.O. 2024-131
M. CCHS Homecoming Parade 2024 SUP
Cathedral City

Recommendation: To approve the Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Cathedral City High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, and waive the application fee.

M.O. 2024-132
N. Authorize a Budget Amendment to Carry Over $95,000 in Unspent Funds from the Fire Department's 2023/24 FY Budget to the 2024/25 FY Budget for Fire Department Radios and Repeater System
Recommendation: To authorize a budget amendment to carry over $95,000 in unspent funds from the Fire Department's 2023/24 FY
budget to the 2024/25 FY budget.

M.O. 2024-133
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve the Consent Agenda.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

O. Approval of a Report on the Effects of Measure W
Recommendation: To approve a report summarizing the effects of Measure W.

Brad Anderson, expressed his concern with the public notification of the tax increase, and feels most people may not be aware and they should be so they can voice their opinions.

Shelly Kaplan, stated that there is a desperate need for funding in the City and he expressed his support of Measure W.

M.O. 2024-134
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve a report summarizing the effects of Measure W.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

Cathedral City

P. Resolution Supporting Measure W
Recommendation: To approve a resolution expressing City Council support for Measure W.

Brad Anderson, stated that he appreciates the Council taking a separate vote on this item. He expressed his concern with the Council taking action when some Councilmembers are not present and feels it should be postponed.

Reso 2024-34
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to adopt a resolution expressing City Council support for Measure W.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. First Amendment to the 2016 Tax Sharing Agreement with GL HOD, LLC, doing business as Honda of the Desert
Recommendation: To conduct a public hearing under Municipal Code Title 3, Chapter 3.46 to receive evidence and testimony; and
consider terms of a first amendment to Sales Tax Sharing agreement with GL HOD, LLC, doing business as “Honda of the Desert” (“GL HOD”) to include GL TOD, LLC, doing
business as “Toyota of the Desert” (“GL TOD”), collectively the “Applicant”, and adopt a resolution making findings and authorizing the City Manager to execute the first amendment to sales tax sharing agreement, consistent with the terms set forth in the resolution.

Anne Ambrose, Assistant City Manager, provided a presentation on the first amendment to the 2016 Tax Sharing agreement with GL HOD, LLC, doing business as Honda of the Desert.

Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ross opened the Public Hearing to receive public comments, seeing none, she closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the City Council.

Reso 2024-35
Cathedral City

A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve the first amendment to the Sales Tax Sharing agreement with GL HOD, LLC, doing business as “Honda of the Desert” to include GL TOD, LLC, doing business as “Toyota of the Desert”, collectively the “Applicant”, and adopt a resolution making findings and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment, consistent with the terms set forth in the resolution.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

B. General Plan Amendment No. 24-001
Recommendation: 1. Find that no further environmental review is required under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and
Negative Declarations).

2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan
Amendment No. 24-001 based on the findings and
conclusions contained in the staff report.

Dominique Camps, Associate Planner, provided a presentation on General Plan Amendment No. 24-001.

Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ross opened the Public Hearing to received public comments, seeing none, she closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the City Council.

Reso 2024-36
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 24-001 based on the findings and conclusions contained in the staff report.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Cathedral City

A. Approve Cost Sharing Agreement with Palm Springs Motors in Cathedral City for Digital Reader Board Replacement
Recommendation: To approve a cost sharing agreement with Palm Springs Motors in Cathedral City to contribute 50%, or an amount not to exceed $135,680.50 of the acquisition and installation costs, in order to replace one digital reader board; approve a budget amendment to the Economic Development
Community Assistance Budget in the amount of $135,680.50 for the expenditure; and authorize the City Manager to
execute the agreement.

M.O. 2024-135
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve a cost sharing agreement with Palm Springs Motors in Cathedral City to contribute 50%, or an amount not to exceed $135,680.50 of the acquisition and installation costs, in order to replace one digital reader board; approve a budget amendment to the Economic Development Community Assistance Budget in the amount of $135,680.50 for the expenditure; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

B. To Approve the Public Arts Commission's Recommendation of Artists to Paint the Ocotillo Park Benches.

Recommendation: To approve the Public Arts Commission’s recommendation of artists to pain the Ocotillo Park Benches.

M.O. 2024-136
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ross and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve the Public Arts Commission’s recommendation of artists to paint the Ocotillo Park Benches.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Nancy Ross, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

Cathedral City

C. Tastes & Sounds Fall Series, Movies in the Park & SnowFest Budget Adjustment
Recommendation: To authorize the adoption of a fall Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City and Movies in the Park series in the
Community Amphitheater, and to transfer $25,000 from this year’s SnowFest event budget to the Taste of
Jalisco Festival, Jan. 31 - Feb. 2, 2025.

M.O. 2024-137
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to table the discussion on the proposed budget amendment until the full Council is in attendance.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve the transfer of $25,000 from the 2024 SnowFest event budget to the Tastes of Jalisco Festival, scheduled for January 31, 2025, through February 2, 2025.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

The Council recessed at 7:11 pm.

The City Council reconvened 7:15 p.m.

D. Second Amendment to Agreement for Animal Control Field and Shelter Services with County of Riverside, Department of Animal Services Recommendation: To approve the second amendment to the agreement for animal control field and shelter services with the County of Riverside, Department of Animal Services for animal control services and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement.

Brad Anderson, stated that he would like the City to take this opportunity to get information from the County. He suggested the City explore an in-house program.

Cathedral City

M.O. 2024-138
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve a second amendment to the agreement for animal control field and shelter services with the County of Riverside, Department of Animal Services for animal control services and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

E. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) FEMA AFG Grant
Recommendation: To accept an Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the
amount of $154,607.27 and authorize $15,460.73 in local match funds.

M.O. 2024-139
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to accept an Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $154,607.27 and authorize $15,460.73 in local match funds.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

F. Acceptance of Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant
Recommendation: To accept a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $45,650.00 to promote child car safety seat awareness and proper installation.

M.O. 2024-140
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to accept a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $45,650 to promote child car safety seat awareness and proper installation.

Cathedral City

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

G. Acceptance of Two (2) Grants to Update the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Recommendation: To accept two (2) grant awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $149,631.00
and in the amount of $7,896.00 for subrecipient
management costs (SRMC). Additionally, approve a grant
from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in the amount of $49,877.00 all to update the city’s local hazard mitigation plan.

M.O. 2024-141
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to accept two (2) grant awards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $149,631.00 and in the amount of $7,896.00 for subrecipient management costs (SRMC).

Additionally, approve a grant from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in the amount of $49,877 all to update the City’s local hazard mitigation plan.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

H. Acceptance of a CERT Grant from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to Update the City’s CERT Trailer and Equipment Recommendation: To accept a grant from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in the amount of $25,000 to update the city’s CERT trailer and equipment.

M.O. 2024-142
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to accept the grant from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in the amount of $25,000 to update the City’s CERT trailer and equipment.

Cathedral City

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

I. Resolution to Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Submit an Application for Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads Safe for All Grant Program for a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.

Recommendation: To adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of an application for the fiscal year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant program to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for a grant funding opportunity to create a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents necessary to implement and secure payments.

Reso 2024-37
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of an application for the fiscal year 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for a grant funding opportunity to create a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents necessary to implement and secure payments.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

J. Approval of the Reimbursement Agreement between CVAG and the City of Cathedral City for the CVAG Varner Road I-10 Bypass Feasibility Study Recommendation: To approve a reimbursement agreement between the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and
the City of Cathedral City (City) for the CVAG Varner Road I-10 Bypass Feasibility Study; and authorize the City
Manager to execute the Agreement; and approve funding for the agreement obligations in an amount not to exceed
$86,463.47.

M.O. 2024-143
Cathedral City

A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve a reimbursement agreement between Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and the City of Cathedral City (City) for the CVAG Varner Road I-10 Bypass Feasibility Study; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and approve funding for the agreement obligations in the amount not to exceed $86,463.47.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

K. HSIP Cycle 12 Grant Application Preparation
Recommendation: To authorize the City Engineer to execute a task order in the not to exceed amount of $20,000, with the city on-call traffic engineering consultant STC Traffic Inc. (STC) to provide engineering assistance and complete grant applications for the HSIP Cycle 12 Call-for-Projects Funding Program; and, once completed authorize the City Engineer to submit the HSIP Cycle 12 grant application packages to Caltrans.

M.O. 2024-144
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to authorize the City Engineer to execute a task order in the not to exceed amount of $20,000, with the city on-call traffic engineering consultant STC Traffic Inc. (STC) to provide engineering assistance and complete grant applications for the HSIP Cycle 12 Call-for-Projects Funding Program; and once completed authorize the City Engineer to submit the HSIP Cycle 12 grant application packages to Caltrans.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

L. Notice of Completion for Panorama Neighborhood Pavement Reconstruction Projects
Recommendation: To accept and approve the Panorama Neighborhood Pavement Reconstruction projects: Horizon Road (C08676), Los Gatos Road (C08677), Panorama Road (C08678), EastWest Alley (C08679), and North-South Alley (C08680), as final; and authorize the City Manager to file a notice of completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and Cathedral City

authorize the release of retention funds to Hardy & Harper, Inc. upon expiration of the notice of completion.

M.O. 2024-145
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to accept and approve the Panorama Neighborhood Pavement Reconstruction projects: Horizon Road (C08676), Los Gotos Road (C08677), Panorama Road (C08678), East-West Alley (C08679), and NorthSouth Alley (C08680, as final; and authorize the City Manager to file a notice of completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Hardy & Harper, Inc. upon expiration of the notice of completion.

RESULT: PASS [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Councilmember
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez
NOES:

ABSENT: Carnevale, Lamb
ABSTAIN:

6. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There was no discussion on future agenda items.

7. CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ross adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:27 p.m.

Mayor, City of Cathedral City City Clerk, City of Cathedral City Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.C
Meeting Date: September 11, 2024
From: John A. Corella - Director of Public Works
Title: Approve the FY 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
RECOMMENDATION:

To approve the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2023- 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

BACKGROUND:

The CDBG program is a federal program administered by HUD. The city has received CDBG funds directly from HUD since 2012 when the city became an entitlement grantee. CDBG funding is used to address a variety of housing and community development needs, which are prioritized during the five-year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) process.

As a requirement of the CDBG program, local jurisdictions need to comply with various reporting requirements, such as the ConPlan, the Annual Action Plan (AAP), and the CAPER. The CAPER reports on the actual accomplishments and expenditures per fiscal year. The FY 2023-2024 CAPER, once approved, becomes a document supporting the city’s FY 2022-2026 ConPlan.

DISCUSSION:

The FY 2023-2024 CAPER describes the accomplishments and expenditures for projects approved in the FY 2023-2024 AAP, which is the city’s second fiscal year programmed in the five-year ConPlan.

The FY 2023-2024 CAPER includes information regarding:
• Amount of funds invested in projects and activities,
• Descriptions of households assisted by CDBG funds,
• Actions taken to affirmatively further fair housing,
• Other information relevant to the status of grant-funded projects administered by the city to improve housing and community development needs.

The following information summarizes how the City managed the CDBG program utilizing CDBG funds:

Administrative Allowance
The administrative allowance is capped by HUD at a maximum of twenty percent (20%) of the city’s entitlement grant amount. The use of funds allocated are restricted to the management of the overall CDBG program. During the last fiscal year, consulting costs, city staff salaries and wages, and related costs from city staff involved in the management of the CDBG program were reimbursed with the administrative allowance.

To accomplish the City’s fair housing goals, $20,000 was programmed under the administrative allowance to fund the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB). This Board was contracted to assist the city to affirmatively further fair housing by providing lowand moder-income residents with information about their fair housing rights and to resolve landlord-tenant disputes. IFHMB has met their annual target goals and has fulfilled their contract obligation.

There is a remaining balance of $28,910 from consulting costs that will be reprogrammed to the FY 2024-2025 program via amendment.

Public Improvements Allowance
The public improvements allowance is restricted to fund the rehabilitation and reconstruction of public infrastructure in low-and-moderate income areas. This allowance is not capped by HUD.

For FY 2023-2024, the city committed CDBG funds in the amount of $445,646 to the Via De Anza Street Improvements Phase III Project, for the reconstruction of residential streets located in Census Tracts 449.15 (Block Group 1). The project included construction of sidewalk, curb, gutter, ADA-compliant curb ramps, driveways, and installation of new asphalt concrete. The project is currently under construction. Once completed, if there are remaining CDBG funds remaining from the project, these funds will be reprogramed via amendment.

Additionally, the City Council approved the Sidewalk Repair Assistance Program in the amount of $10,000 to be funded with the City’s FY 2023-2024 CDBG public improvements allowance. During the reporting year, the City did not receive any applications for this program, thus no funds were expended. Therefore, the $10,000 will be reprogrammed through an amendment in FY 2024-2025.

The table below summarizes how the City managed its program and utilized its CDBG funds:

FY 2023-2024 ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGETED SPENT BALANCE
Planning and Administration $113,911 $113,911 $0.00
Inland Fair Housing & Mediation Board
(IFHMB)
$ 20,000 $ 20,000 $0.00
The Ramsay Group $ 50,000 $ 21,090 $28,910
FY 2023-2024 PUBLIC

IMPROVEMENTS

BUDGETED SPENT BALANCE
Via De Anza Street Improvements
Phase III
$445,646 $190,980.09 $254,665.91
Sidewalk Repair Assistance Program $ 10,000 $0 $10,000
The FY 2023-2024 CAPER was prepared utilizing the HUD-required eCon Planning Suite.

The draft of the CAPER is attached to the staff report.

PUBLIC NOTICE
The city’s communication participation plan (CPP) requires the CAPER to be made available for fifteen (15) days to give residents and the rest of the community an opportunity to review and comment on the information reported for the FY 2023-2024. The draft CAPER was made available from August 21, 2024, through September 5, 2024. Any public comments received will be included in the CAPER document as an attachment prior to submitting the final document to HUD. No comments were received as of this time. No public hearing is required for the approval of the CAPER.

Upon City Council approval, the FY 2023-2024 CAPER will be submitted to HUD for review and acceptance.

City staff recommends the City Council approve the City’s CDBG FY 2023-2024 CAPER for submittal to the HUD.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

The action before the City Council is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15060 ( C ) (2) and ( C ) (3) of the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; and the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The City’s HUD entitlement for FY 2023-2024 was $569,557. City staff is proposing to reallocate remaining funds from prior years by amendment within FY 2024-2025. This amendment will be presented to the City Council for approval at a later date.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

GOAL C: FISCAL STABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Objective: Allocate resources necessary to achieve the Council’s Goals and Vision ATTACHMENTS:

1. FY 2023-2024 Draft CDBG CAPER
CAPER 1
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CAPER 2
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CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan.

91.520(a)
This could be an overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that were proposed and executed throughout the program year.

This Consolidated Annual Evaluation and Report (CAPER) summarizes the progress made in carrying out specific objectives and priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan for the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan and the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan. The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans that provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals. The City evaluates and reports on accomplishments and progress toward its Consolidated Plan goals in the CAPER.

The CAPER is an evaluation of the City of Cathedral City’s (City) use of CDBG funds allocated to subrecipients (local agencies) to carry out one or more of its National Objectives: 1) Benefits to low and moderate-income persons; 2) Aid in the prevention and elimination of slums or blight; and 3) Meeting a particular urgent need because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. The CAPER also includes financial information describing the amount of CDBG funding invested in activities and projects, descriptions of households assisted using CDBG funds, actions taken to affirmatively further fair housing, and other community-based information correlating to the status of grant-funded projects administered by the City that impact local housing and community development needs.

The City prepared its FY 2023-2024 CAPER as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which summarizes the City's allocated and reimbursable funding. The CAPER also describes and documents the Program's annual accomplishments from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

In FY 2023-2024, the City's Entitlement Award was $569,557 in CDBG Funding. CDBG funds were apportioned for community programs and services benefiting low- and moderate-income residents. The City Council approved the City's Action Plan, which described the programs, services, and projects the City proposed to undertake. The Program included activities that furthered fair housing choice, as well as increased economic development and accessibility through public improvements. According to the PR-26 reports the City expended a total of $684,733.28 in CDBG funds, of the total prior year fund expenditures totaled $263,902.39 for PY 2021; $115,939.90 in PY 2022-23 and $304,891.09 in PY 2023 CDBG funds. There is a balance of $14,756.15 that can be allocated to an eligible CDBG-CV activity. The City anticipates allocating these funds for use during PY 2024-2025.

Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the consolidated plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was not made toward CAPER 3
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g)
Categories, priority levels, funding sources and amounts, outcomes/objectives, goal outcome indicators, units of measure, targets, actual outcomes/outputs, and percentage completed for each of the grantee’s program year goal.

NEED TO UPDATE
Category
Outcome
Expected -
Strategic
Plan
Outcome
Actual -
Strategic
Plan
Outcome
Expected -
Program
Year
573 0
900 0
2 Non-Housing
Community
4000 0 2740
3 Non-Housing
Community
4 0
4 0
20 0
5 200 0 801
Accomplishments Associated With a Single Strategic Plan Goal Goal Funding Source
& Amount Outcome Indicator Outcome Unit of Measure
Percent
Complete
Support special
needs programs
and services
1 Non-Homeless
Special
Needs<BR/>NonCDBG: $ Public service activities other
than Low /Moderate Income
Persons Assisted 0.00%
Other Other 0.00%
Expand Economic
Opportunities
CDBG: $ Jobs created/retained Jobs 0.00%
Construct or
upgrade public
CDBG: $ Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Persons Assisted 0.00%
Housing 4 Affordable
Housing
CDBG: $ Homeow ner Housing Added Household
Housing Unit

0.00%
Homeow ner Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing Unit

0.00%
Accomplishments Associated With More Than One Strategic Plan Goal No data returned for this view. This might be because the applied filter excludes all data.

Accomplishments Not Associated With a Strategic Plan Goal Project Name Activity Name
CARES
Act Goal Outcome Indicator
Outcome Unit of
Measure
Administration and
Fair Housing
CDBG: $ Other Other 0.00%
Public Improvements: Via De Anza Sidew alk
Improvements
Via De Anza Sidew alk Improvements Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low /Moderate Income Housing Benefit
Persons Assisted
Goal Category Source
/
Amount
Indicator Unit of
Measure
Expected
–
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Administration
and Fair
Housing
Activities
CDBG:
$
Other Other 200 100 %
Construct or
upgrade public
facilities and
infrast
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities
other than
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted
4000 3000

75.00%
Expand
Economic
Opportunities
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$
Jobs created/retained Jobs 4 0

0.00%
Housing
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$
Homeowner Housing
Added
Household
Housing
Unit
4 0

0.00%
Housing
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing
Unit
20 0

0.00%
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Support special
needs programs
and services
NonHomeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$
Public service activities
other than
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted
600 689

114.83%
Support special
needs programs
and services
NonHomeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$
Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter
Persons
Assisted
42 42

100.00%
Support special
needs programs
and services
NonHomeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$
Overnight/Emergency
Shelter/Transitional
Housing Beds added
Beds 0 0
Support special
needs programs
and services
NonHomeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$
Other Other 900 0

0.00%
Table 1 - Accomplishments – Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified.

CDBG funds were used to address the priorities and specific objectives identified in the 2022-026 Consolidated Plan and the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. Even though the reported goals are higher than what is being reported in this CAPER for the public infrastructure improvements, the City is achieving their goals and will report the total accomplishments for the public infrastructure improvements for the Via De Anza Sidewalk Improvement project for Phase I, II, and II when Phase III is completed. Improvements included the removal of existing asphalt pavement, shaping, moisturizing, and compacting existing base material and asphalt paving, sidewalk gap closures, concrete driveway approaches, ADA compliant sidewalk ramps, and curb and gutter gap closures, as well as removal and CAPER 5
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reconstruction of garden walls.

In an effort to further fair housing the City used CDBG funds for fair housing activities that are subject to the 20% Administrative Cap to the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) therefore, accomplishments are not shown in IDIS. However, during this report year, INHMB assisted one hundred-forty-four (144) residents of Cathedral City with landlord-tenant related issues. Of the one hundred-forty-four (144) persons assisted with landlord-tenant related issues, fifty-six (56) were assisted with eviction related concerns, twenty-seven (27) with rights and responsibilities, thirty-two (32) with rent increase, twenty-five (25) with repair concerns, and four (4) with security deposit. They also assisted twenty-eighty (28) residents with fair housing issues. Of the twenty-eighty (28) persons assisted with fair housing education and enforcement, ten (10) were alleging discrimination based on disability, (6) arbitrary discrimination, one (1) marital status, three (3) age, six (6) religion, and two (2) source of income discrimination.

The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) conducted outreach and provided emergency overnight shelter, showers, clean clothes, and supportive services to homeless individuals and families. CVRM assisted 70 homeless individuals in Cathedral City during the 2022 program year that were not reported until the 2023 program year. The Assistance League also assisted 388 low income homeless youth during the 2022 program year that are being reported in the 2023 program year towards the Consolidated Plan goals.

CAPER 6
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).

91.520(a)
CDBG
FAIR
HOUSING TOTAL % by Race
White 430 163 593 94.13%
Black or African American 7 1 8 1.27%
Asian 5 3 8 1.27%
American Indian or American Native 11 0 11 1.75%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific 5 1 6 0.95%
Other 0 4 4 0.63%
100.00%
Total 458 172 630
Hispanic 381 97 478 75.87%
Not Hispanic 77 75 152 24.13%
Table 2 – Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds Narrative
The racial and ethnic composition of families assisted table only represents those assisted through subrecipient activities. CDBG subrecipient activities served a total of 630, with 75.87% of participants being of Hispanic origin. The composition of the 630 clients served by CDBG funded activities in 2022 and for the Fair Housing Activities in 2023, 94.13% white, 1.27% Black or African American, 1.27% Asian, 1.75% American Indian or Alaskan Native, .95% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and .63% reporting other.

According to a recent American Community Survey (ACS) estimate, Cathedral City's demographic makeup for racial and ethnicity is as such: 76.9% of the population is White; of this 76.9% percent, 59.4% is Hispanic or Latino; 3.3% is Black or African American; 4.8% is Asian; 0.7% is American Indian or Alaskan Native; and 0.1% is Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. The remaining 14.8% of the City's population is two or more races and/or some other race.

The City is made up of five (5) electoral districts, each with an elected representative. Each district has an equal distribution and mixture of demographics. The City's demographic distribution is spread throughout different areas of the community. The low- and moderate-income areas of the City are also not concentrated or located in a specific location of the City; funding is equitably spread throughout the jurisdiction. As a result, low- and moderate-income individuals and families, regardless of their race and CAPER 7
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ethnicity, are equally served and assisted through CDBG programs and services. Other programs and services, not CDBG funded, are also made available to the community. The only qualifying requirement is that these individuals and families are verified as low- and moderate-income residents.

Refer to IDIS Report PR 23 - CDBG Summary of Accomplishments.

CAPER 8
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
Identify the resources made available
Source of Funds Source Resources Made
Available
Amount Expended
During Program Year
CDBG public - federal 965,348.25 684,733.28
Table 3 - Resources Made Available
Narrative
According to the PR-26 report, Cathedral City expended $684,733.28. Of the total CDBG expenditures, $304,891.09 was from the FY 2023-2024 CDBG allocation. The remainder was from CDBG funds from prior program years. Most of the standard CDBG funds were used for the Via Di Anza Sidewalk Improvement project for Phase I, II, and III. The remaining program funds were used for fair housing activities and program administration.

Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Target Area Planned Percentage
of Allocation
Actual Percentage of
Allocation
Narrative Description
Census Tract 010600
Census Tract 044702
Census Tract 044906
Census Tract 044915 65
Via Di Anza Sidewalk
Improvements
Census Tract 044916
Census Tract 044923
Census Tract 044924
Census Tract 045000
Citywide 35
Table 4 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Narrative
The City is comprised of a total of twenty (20) Census Tracts; eight (8) of which have very low-, low-, and moderate-income residents. These eight (8) areas qualify for CDBG funding and assistance as defined by the national objective of eliminating slums and blighted areas.

It is the City's goal to complete a public improvement or public facility project in each of these Census Tracts. As each Annual Action Plan is prepared, the City will propose public improvements in a Census Tract that has not received CDBG funding; thus, promoting equal distribution of program funding.

CAPER 9
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the needs identified in the plan.

Although no matching is required for the Community Development Block Grant Program, the City and its public service organizations have benefited from contributions from a great variety of organizations and foundations. The City’s investment of CDBG funding leverages other resources and the City supports applications for funding from other resources for affordable housing, supportive services, community development, and related activities.

Homeless Program: Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) collaborates with Cities, Counties, and State to fund our Rapid Rehousing Department, Emergency Shelter Beds, and our Outreach Programs. Our donor base along with local foundations continue to support CVRM. Desert Aids Project, SAC Healthcare, the local Quality of Life Officers, and local Churches all partner with CVRM to help.

Cathedral City: The City has $ 14,756.15 left from previous CDBG-CV funding and will use these funds on eligible programs. The City uses CDBG funds to leverage other funding sources for public improvements and services. The City will continue to leverage CDBG funding with matured assessment district funding, other Federal or State grants, gas tax, Measure A, and assistance from CVAG to complete some public improvements and meet its strategic goals. The City may also use CDBG with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA)/SB-1 Program funds to increase the scope of improvements in low- and moderate-income areas.

One of the primary objectives for the City is to improve the public infrastructure in low- and moderate-income areas. As part of these efforts, the City also plans to develop more openspace areas into parks and recreational areas in income-qualified Census Tracts. The City proactively seeks funding to promote these outcomes.

CAPER 10
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the number and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low-income, moderate-income, and middle-income persons served.

One-Year Goal Actual
Number of Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Non-Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Special-Needs households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Total 0 0
Table 5 – Number of Households
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported through
Rental Assistance 0 0
Number of households supported through
The Production of New Units 0 0
Number of households supported through
Rehab of Existing Units 0 0
Number of households supported through
Acquisition of Existing Units 0 0
Total 0 0
Table 6 – Number of Households Supported
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting these goals.

The City of Cathedral City did not have an affordable housing program this year since COVID has increased for Public Service and Homeless programs. However, the City recently partnered with the County of Riverside (County) to oversee and distribute affordable housing funds in Cathedral City as part of the County's Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program.

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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Because the City does not have an affordable housing program, the City refers potential applicants to the County for assistance through their housing authority. The City also connects such benefits with the County’s Continuum of Care (CoC). The CoC is made up of various non-profit and public organizations that provide the necessary resources for combatting homelessness and, thus, has connections to regional agencies that offer affordable housing programs and services. The CoC's mission is to one day end homelessness by quickly responding to each homeless issue through a concerted regional approach.

Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.

The City of Cathedral City did not have an affordable housing program in 2023. However, the City partnered with the County of Riverside (County) to oversee and distribute affordable housing funds in Cathedral City as part of the County's Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program.

Because the City does not have an active affordable housing program, the City refers potential applicants to the County for assistance through their housing authority. The City also connects such benefits with the County’s Continuum of Care (CoC). The CoC is made up of various non-profit and public organizations that provide the necessary resources for combatting homelessness and, thus, has connections to regional agencies that offer affordable housing programs and services. The CoC's mission is to one day end homelessness by quickly responding to each homeless issue through a concerted regional approach
Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income persons served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine the eligibility of the activity.

Number of Households Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual
Extremely Low-income 0 0
Low-income 0 0
Moderate-income 0 0
Total 0 0
Table 7 – Number of Households Served
Narrative Information
As stated, the City does not offer affordable housing programs. Affordable housing services are provided by the Housing Authority of Riverside County. The City has always partnered with the County of Riverside for such programs and services to meet the needs of the community. In the event the County cannot provide the specific assistance needed, the City will refer individuals and families to the Continuum of Care (CoC).

For emergency situations where individuals and families are on the verge of homelessness, the City will coordinate such situations with the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) for overnight shelter. CVRM CAPER 12
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may provide such services [and other resources] with their collaboration of the Continuum of Care (CoC).

Furthermore, partnering with local agencies and non-profit organizations to meet the need of the community is an ongoing objective for the City, as well as, addressing worst case needs. For instance, for all public improvement projects, income qualified or not, the City made it a priority to retrofit and reconstruct any new public ramps and driveway approaches to comply with ADA standards allow better mobility for persons with disabilities. These improvements include making changes to existing public parking spaces to accommodate persons with disabilities. The City’s most recent Consolidated Plan identified the Latino population as the group with the most housing problems and most severe housing need in Cathedral City. The language barrier was identified as a challenge impacting this group. The City uses CDBG funds for fair housing activities, offering its assistance in English and Spanish to better reach and serve this population. Fair housing activities include landlord/tenant mediation, education, and other assistance to further fair housing choice. In FY 2023-2024, Cathedral City allocated $20,000 in CDBG funds to fair housing activities. Cathedral City funds their fair housing activities through CDBG administration funds.

CAPER 13
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) Evaluate the jurisdiction’s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending homelessness through:

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
In FY 2023-2024, the City coordinated with the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) to refer persons to their Emergency Services Program to reduce the amount of homelessness in the City. CVRM's Emergency Services Program offers resources and shelter services to homeless individuals and families through prevention outreach services.

In addition to CVRM efforts to reduce homelessness, the Cathedral City Police Department has full-time “Homeless Liaison Officers” positions assigned to managing the City's homeless population and ongoing issues. The Homeless Liaison Officers gather case management information and monitor mobility and relocation of homeless encampment sites. These efforts involve reaching out to homeless individuals and assessing their individual needs to provide the necessary assistance. These Officers also provide support to homeless individuals that seek help by connecting them to local programs and services specific to their situations. One of CVRM's contractual obligations in the agreement is to coordinate and collaborate with the Cathedral City Police Department for all homeless-related issues.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons In FY 2022-2023, the City contracted with the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) as a subrecipient to administer their Emergency Services Program to reduce the amount of homelessness in the City.

CVRM's Emergency Services Program offers resources and shelter services to homeless individuals and families through prevention outreach services.

In addition to allocating resources to CVRM for the reduction of homelessness, the Cathedral City Police Department has full-time “Homeless Liaison Officers” positions assigned to managing the City's homeless population and ongoing issues. The Homeless Liaison Officers gather case management information and monitor mobility and relocation of homeless encampment sites. These efforts involve reaching out to homeless individuals and assessing their individual needs to provide the necessary assistance. These Officers also provide support to homeless individuals that seek help by connecting them to local programs and services specific to their situations. One of CVRM's contractual obligations in the agreement is to coordinate and collaborate with the Cathedral City Police Department for all homeless-related issues.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care CAPER 14
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facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs The City of Cathedral City does not currently have a specific program dedicated to assisting individuals and families on the verge of becoming homeless. The City relies upon and connects such individuals to the programs and services provided by the County of Riverside.

In past years, the City contracted with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to work with Path of Life Ministries (POLM) to offer their CV Housing First Program for the City to assist with the evolving homeless issue. Path of Life Ministries (POLM) is a dynamic group of community-minded individuals serving our City since 1998. POLM has become a premier non-profit agency committed to serving the greater Riverside homeless, challenged youth and family population with the goal of rescuing, restoring, and rebuilding lives in our community.

This program integrates outreach, progressive engagement, and crisis stabilization housing with case management and wrap around services. Outreach was regularly conducted in partnership with law enforcement officers as part of the CV200 initiative filling a unique role in Coachella Valley's homelessness response network by targeting the hardest-to-help people living on the streets in Coachella Valley. CVAG provided referrals and resources included, but are not limited to, behavioral health providers, help obtaining documentation needed to access housing and benefits, visits to DMV and Social Security Office, employment referral, help finding/applying for housing, housing placement referral, health & hygiene kits, resource cards, reunification support, transportation, legal services, water/food, and wellness check. Clients were placed in Crisis Stabilization Units for up to 90 days, during which time they received intensive case management and housing navigation. Case Managers assisted clients with linkages to services such as medical and behavioral health providers, and helped to acquire vital documents, public benefits, and other essential needs. Case Managers met weekly with clients to check in with progress on individual case plans and determine the best available options for permanent housing or referrals to other housing resources.

The City also contracted with the Transgender Health and Wellness Center (TGHWC) FY2021-2022 to assist transgender persons who are on the verge of suicide or self-harm. As a part of this Program, TGHWC will also provide the necessary support services and resources these clients need for independent living.

Cathedral City partners with the County of Riverside COC and adheres to their Institutional Discharge Policy. In accordance with State of California discharge laws, the COC and appoints a Discharge Planning Committee to implement the coordination between housing and supportive services for persons discharged from institutional settings to prevent discharge into homelessness. The discharge housing needs are identified along with community supportive services such as mental health services or substance abuse support.

CAPER 15
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City does not currently offer programs to assist individuals and families in transitioning into permanent housing and independent living. The City relies upon and connects such individuals to the programs and services provided by the County of Riverside Continuum of Care (CoC). The CoC offers such services with their partnership and membership with the local non-profit agencies participating in its Board subcommittees.

In past years the City contracted with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to work with Path of Life Ministries (POLM) to offer their CV Housing First Program for the City to assist with the homeless issue. This program integrates outreach, progressive engagement, and crisis stabilization housing with case management and wrap around services. Outreach was regularly conducted in partnership with law enforcement officers as part of the CV200 initiative filling a unique role in Coachella Valley's homelessness response network by targeting the hardest-to-help people living on the streets in Coachella Valley. CVAG provided referrals and resources included, but are not limited to, behavioral health providers, help obtaining documentation needed to access housing and benefits, visits to DMV and Social Security Office, employment referral, help finding/applying for housing, housing placement referral, health & hygiene kits, resource cards, reunification support, transportation, legal services, water/food, and wellness check. Clients were placed in Crisis Stabilization Units for up to 90 days, during which time they received intensive case management and housing navigation. Case Managers assisted clients with linkages to services such as medical and behavioral health providers, and helped to acquire vital documents, public benefits, and other essential needs. Case Managers met weekly with clients to check in with progress on individual case plans and determine the best available options for permanent housing or referrals to other housing resources.

CAPER 16
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
Because the City does not have a public housing program, the City will continue to partner with the County of Riverside to offer such programs. The Riverside County Housing Authority administers affordable housing and public housing programs. The County also has a Section 8 voucher program offered to residents in local cities and unincorporated areas of Riverside County. Residents can reside in units (apartments or homes) that are program eligible and live within the county where they wish. The selected unit must meet living standards, have an appropriate number of bedrooms for the household, and have reasonable rent limits. The Housing Authority suspended the ability for new participants except for elderly persons 75 years and older, families of military personnel, and those with situations that are in immediate need of assistance.

In addition, the County's Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program assists Section 8 residents in moving toward economic independence from all sources of government assistance. The Homeownership Program assists eligible Section 8 participants that are also part of the FSS. The County continues outreach efforts to extend the program to residents. The goal of this program is to integrate and facilitate the transition of residents from public housing to self-sufficiency. Community service and selfsufficiency requirements are intended to assist public housing participants with improving their socioeconomic situation towards upward mobility.

Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
Each year, the City allocates and contracts funding for fair housing services to the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB). IFHMB is non-profit corporation that serves the San Bernardino County and parts of Riverside and Imperial Counties. IFHMB resolves issues related to housing discrimination, homeownership sustainability, rental complaints, and court disputes through provisions of resource recommendation, education, and mediation.

One of the City's goals described in its Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) is to offer mobility counseling to educate and assist residents with opportunities to relocate and/or purchase homes in areas that may offer opportunities to better their current situation and get out of low- and moderate-income status.

During the previous year, IFHMB hosted several workshops and presentations to discuss mobility counseling and first-time home buyer opportunities to Cathedral City residents. The goals of the workshops are to increase participation through the City's partnership with the County of Riverside and their public housing clientele.

Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
Cathedral City does not have a Housing Authority.

CAPER 17
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i) Public policy by the jurisdiction and surrounding jurisdictions influences the amount of housing developed, its type, form, location, and ultimate price. Land use controls, site improvement requirements, building codes, fees, and other local programs intended to improve the overall housing quality may have the unintended consequence of serving as a barrier to affordable housing and residential investment.

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

The City's Housing Element and the General Plan require that the City have a certain amount of affordable housing for various income level residents. The City provides density bonuses that waive some development requirements for a certain percentage of affordable housing in their development projects. One of the barriers to affordable housing is that the cost-benefit analysis for the development does not allow for an immediate return on their investment for such affordable housing projects.

Another barrier for a developer is subsidizing construction costs and securing funding from financial institutions for affordable housing projects. The City will continue to work and collaborate with interested developers to provide more affordable housing in Cathedral City.

Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) This subpopulation includes the elderly, large families, single parents, and persons with HIV/AIDS, mental and physical disabilities. Securing decent and affordable housing for these groups, along with a lack of state and federal financial assistance, makes providing services challenging. Households that own their homes have difficulties maintaining them because of housing costs and relatively low wages.

The City of Cathedral City recognizes the need to rehabilitate the existing housing stock. The elderly populations, along with lower-income households, cannot maintain their homes because of their limited income. Although the City has not administered a housing rehabilitation program since the dissolvement CAPER 18
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of the City’s Redevelopment Agency, Staff is diligently seeking funding opportunities and partnering with the County of Riverside to foster and maintain affordable housing and provide such services to qualified residents. The City plans to set aside CDBG funds in the next Consolidated Plan for housing rehabilitation.

Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City does not directly provide program funding for the reduction of lead-based paint hazards in older homes. The City relies on the County of Riverside to offer the following programs on its behalf to reduce lead-based paint hazards.

California State Law states that Senate Bill 460 grants authority to local health departments to require the enforcement and prosecution of persons who refuse to abate lead hazards in housing occupied by low-income families with children. This program is funded under the Senate bill, which further allowed changes to State health and housing laws making the creation of lead hazards a crime.

Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program: Riverside County Office of Industrial Hygiene (OIH) administers this program. The program is intended to evaluate and control lead hazards in low-income housing units through inspection and testing samples. This office also provides treatment for those affected by lead-based paint in the home. These activities are primarily for homes that were constructed prior to 1979 and will assist families with the temporary relocation of families living in homes with leadbased paint. OIH provides community outreach programs to educate County residents on the risks of lead poisoning to create awareness about the harmful effects and health risks regarding lead-based paint hazards.

Lead Hazard Inspections for County Programs: Use of lead-based paint was common and available until the 1970s. Lead-based paint was banned in 1978 and has been a goal of Riverside County to eliminate all hazards since the paint ban took place. Most of these programs to assist families with the actual reduction of lead-based paint have disappeared due to the economic downturn. Homeowners are responsible for reducing lead hazards, but the County continues to provide educational assistance and medical care. The HOME Investment Partnership Program assists First Time Homebuyers with the cost of lead-based paint removal if the home does have lead paint.

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program: The Office of Industrial Hygiene also administers the CLPPP to test and identify children at risk of lead poisoning based on the age of the housing stock in the area and other potential factors.

Fair Housing Council Lead-based Awareness Hazard Program: The Fair Housing Council of Riverside County administers a lead-based paint prevention program throughout the County. Their services include education, outreach, information, training, and referrals.

Lead Hazard Control Outreach: OIH has a Memorandum of Understanding with the following agencies:

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Riverside County Economic Development Agency, Housing Authority of Riverside County, Desert Alliance for Community Empowerment; Cities of Riverside, Banning and Hemet, and the Community Action Partnership of Riverside County. The OIH sub-grants outreach services to the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice and Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. These partners assist in the dissemination of information and promote lead-based hazard programs to their clients.

Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) One of the City's goals identified in the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) is to increase integration to create opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. Geographically, the low-mod areas are spread evenly throughout the City, and there are no concentration areas of poverty within the City. This makes it easier for the City to host workshops and disseminate information to the community regarding programs and services that may benefit poverty-level families. Additionally, the City's public facilities such as the senior center, library, and Boys and Girls Club offer various information and resources that can assist such families.

Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City of Cathedral City’s institutional structure for administering services and programs from City departments are as follows:

Engineering Department is responsible for administering and implementing the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and all documents following federal regulations. In administering the CDBG Program, the City contracted sub-recipients for senior, homeless, and fair housing programs. The subrecipients were required to have an executed agreement for the services and amount of funding provided before issuing payments.

Finance Department is responsible for financial management and maintenance of a general ledger; production of financial reports; administration of all debt financing; collection and posting of revenues; payment and accounting of obligations; purchasing of goods and services; payroll; and assistance in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). This Division is responsible for approving the CDBG drawdown in the HUD IDIS.

Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The Housing Authority of Riverside County provides residents throughout the County with rental assistance to eligible based on income. The Authority administers the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. They also own and operate affordable housing projects throughout the County and collaborate with local jurisdictions with rehabilitating and upgrading multi-family housing units.

The County of Riverside Continuum of Care (CoC) is comprised of representatives from public, private, CAPER 20
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and nonprofit agencies, including homeless and formerly homeless individuals that are committed to assisting in facilitating the continuum of care planning process throughout the County. This coalition assesses the need for affordable housing and homeless services countywide to provide a seamless delivery of services to those in need.

The Department of Public and Social Services (DPSS) administers programs under the anti-poverty umbrella for the County of Riverside. The main goal for residents is to move them towards selfsufficiency and move low-income families from poverty. DPSS assists residents on many levels, including childcare, education, employment training, health, human services, homelessness, and housing.

Nonprofit Organizations play a vital role in the community by assisting the City to implement the goals and objectives stated in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. The City partnered with five (5) local organizations that received funding to support the community through their programs and services. These organizations include Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board, the Cathedral City Senior Center, Angel View, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM), and the Transgender Health & Wellness Center. Subrecipient agreements were executed to ensure that these organizations provided the resources needed in the community.

Private participants may include lending institutions such as banks. Private lending sources provide lowcost loans for affordable housing and rehabilitation projects. Developers are the primary providers of the available housing stock and are encouraged to participate in low-income housing to be able to provide more housing choices for residents.

Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a) The AFH identified "reduce the number of fair housing complaints based on disability as a significant goal." The City annually contracts Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) as a Subrecipient to gather such information and resolve many of these complaints. Many of these complaints are from private property owners such as apartment complexes and rental homes that need to be retrofitted for disabled residents. IFHMB also hosts several workshops for landlords and tenants to educate and provide relevant information and their fair housing rights.

The City has also conducted a city-wide assessment of its facilities to determine which facilities need to be retrofitted to meet current ADA Standards. The City has made continuous strides toward making such improvements, not only internally but throughout its development process. The City has also modified and updated its design standards and requirements to adhere to the new ADA Standards.

Combining these efforts will help reduce the number of complaints specific to accessibility for people with disabilities. Some of the City CDBG funding is focused on ADA-related infrastructure improvements.

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CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
The City’s CDBG program is audited by HUD and the State under the Single Audit Act on an as-needed basis based on risk assessments. This audit verifies that the City meets all statutory requirements and that information reported is correct and complete.

The City's Policy and Procedures Manual establishes the framework guiding the operation of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The Manual provides an approach for making decisions, ensuring the program is operated in a fair and consistent manner, as well as providing all program participants with an understanding of how the City manages its CDBG Program. The Manual includes information for achieving minority business and comprehensive planning requirements. This Manual is also a reference tool for training and guiding City Staff through the CDBG processes that include compliance, monitoring, and internal controls for approvals.

CDBG subrecipients and contractors are also monitored from written reports submitted to the City.

Monitoring of the CDBG program is consistent with program regulations. Monitoring consists of both desk and on-site reviews. The onsite monitoring is conducted to ensure sub-recipients are maintaining the records needed to support their awarded funding and ensure any discrepancies are caught and corrected, specifically, by the first quarter of the program year.

To monitor its own compliance, staff:
• Composed the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to note accomplishments;
• Provided HUD officials with documents to fulfill their monitoring requirements; • Provided financial and performance reports to City management; • Utilized the City’s Finance Department to review expenditures and maintain records; • Utilized the City’s Purchasing policy to solicit bids and acquire services; • Conducted desk monitoring of all public service projects; and • Is being reviewed as part of the City’s overall audit compliance Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports.

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In 2016, the Cathedral City’s City Council adopted revisions made to its CDBG Community Participation Plan (CPP) to coincide with the community participation for the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH). The Community Participation Plan (CPP) includes specific language and instructions for the availability and citizen participation in the City's Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), Consolidated Plan (Con Plan), Annual Action Plans (AAP), Substantial and Administrative Amendments, and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPER). The CPP provides the amount of time given to the community for each document and compliance to the requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for such plans and reports. The City's CPP was approved by City Council and has been submitted to HUD.

In 2020, the City's CPP was revised to include language pertaining to the Coronavirus pandemic and the applicable waivers. More specifically, the revised CPP includes guidance on fast-tracking the approval of all Annual Action Plans moving forward subject to a pandemic. A copy of the revised CPP was submitted to HUD for their records along with its corresponding City Council action (M.O. 2020-100).

The FY 2023-2024 CAPER was made available for public review and comment for 15 days in accordance with HUD regulations. The CAPER was available on the City website, and City Engineering Department offices. In addition, the CAPER was presented to the City Council for approval at a public Council Meeting on September 11, 2024 . The public had the opportunity to provide comments by email, in person, or through Zoom.

The public comments received during the comment period are provided as Attachment 5.

There were a total of XXXX written comments submitted…………………….

CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.

The City continues to adhere to the goals described in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan). The goals in the Con Plan are strategically and geographically distributed throughout the City, benefiting lowand moderate-income residents. The City partners with local and regional agencies to provide various programs and services to meet its Con Plan goals. Any changes to the City's CDBG program objectives will be made in an emergency or if a partnering agency no longer provides adequate services. Such changes may be described in the City's Annual Action Plan (AAP) or through a Substantial Amendment where any changes in priorities are recommended to the City Council for approval.

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intended target population for the CDBG Program. In the upcoming years, the City will begin utilizing online tools and surveys to gather the necessary input to prepare its Action Plan and annual reports.

Cathedral City received CDBG-CV funds in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The City used the funds primarily for public services and economic assistance programs. This allowed the City to serve a wide range of constituents, business owners, homeless, as well as the elderly disabled. According to the PR26 report, the City expended $912,450.85 to date and has a balance of $14,756.15 to allocate to an eligible CDBG-CV activity.

The City anticipates using future allocations for public facility projects and fair housing activities.

Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants?
No
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.

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CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.

The City continues to adhere to the goals described in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan). The goals in the Con Plan are strategically and geographically distributed throughout the City, benefiting lowand moderate-income residents. The City partners with local and regional agencies to provide various programs and services to meet its Con Plan goals. Any changes to the City's CDBG program objectives will be made in an emergency or if a partnering agency no longer provides adequate services. Such changes may be described in the City's Annual Action Plan (AAP) or through a Substantial Amendment where any changes in priorities are recommended to the City Council for approval.

Based on experience, the City is embracing technology to gather community information and reach its intended target population for the CDBG Program. In the upcoming years, the City will begin utilizing online tools and surveys to gather the necessary input to prepare its Action Plan and annual reports.

Cathedral City received CDBG-CV funds in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The City used the funds primarily for public services and economic assistance programs. This allowed the City to serve a wide range of constituents, business owners, homeless, as well as the elderly disabled. In FY 2021-2022, The City launched a successful employment program through its partnership with Wee Care and lent significant support to homeless service providers and the local senior center. According to the PR-26 report, the City expended $912,450.85 to date and has a balance of $14,756.15 to allocate to an eligible CDBG-CV activity.

The City anticipates using future allocations for public facility projects and fair housing activities.

Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants?
No
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.

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CR-58 – Section 3
Identify the number of individuals assisted and the types of assistance provided Total Labor Hours CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Total Number of Activities 0 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Hours
Total Section 3 Worker Hours
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours
Table 8 – Total Labor Hours
Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Public Housing Targeted Workers
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Other Funding Targeted Workers.

Direct, on-the job training (including apprenticeships).

Indirect training such as arranging for, contracting for, or paying tuition for, off-site training.

Technical assistance to help Section 3 workers compete for jobs (e.g., resume assistance, coaching).

Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids from Section 3 business concerns.

Technical assistance to help Section 3 business concerns understand and bid on contracts.

Division of contracts into smaller jobs to facilitate participation by Section 3 business concerns.

Provided or connected residents with assistance in seeking employment including: drafting resumes,preparing for interviews, finding job opportunities, connecting residents to job placement services.

Held one or more job fairs.

Provided or connected residents with supportive services that can provide direct services or referrals.

Provided or connected residents with supportive services that provide one or more of the following: work readiness health screenings, interview clothing, uniforms, test fees, transportation.

Assisted residents with finding child care.

Assisted residents to apply for, or attend community college or a four year educational institution.

Assisted residents to apply for, or attend vocational/technical training.

Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy training and/or coaching.

Bonding assistance, guaranties, or other efforts to support viable bids from Section 3 business concerns.

Provided or connected residents with training on computer use or online technologies.

Promoting the use of a business registry designed to create opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses.

Outreach, engagement, or referrals with the state one-stop system, as designed in Section 121(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

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Table 9 – Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program Narrative
UPDATE The infrastructure contractor had no new positions available during the CDBG project. The contractor has permanent employees that work on projects and move to different sites as necessary.

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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.D
Meeting Date: September 11, 2024
From: Ryan Hunt, Communications & Events Manager
Title: Gift of Drone Show for Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival
RECOMMENDATION:

To accept a gift in the amount of $50,000 from Grizzly Entertainment for a drone light show at the 10th Annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival.

BACKGROUND:

In 2022, Grizzly Entertainment offered a drone show in exchange for the city receiving the show as a gift valued at $50,000. They performed the show successfully at the Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival on November 18, 2022, and November 17, 2023, and returned to do a similar show at our annual Cathedral City LGBT Days event in 2023 and 2024. The 200-drone unit light show would take place at the Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival on Friday, November 22, 2024. The purpose of the donation would be for the benefit of the public’s entertainment and to enhance the quality of programming for the Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival.

DISCUSSION:

The 10th annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival, named one of the best balloon festivals in the world by U.S. News & World Report, continues to be one of the most popular fall events in the Coachella Valley.

The drone show will once again be located closer to the Cathedral City Senior Center, which offers better sight lines for viewing inside the amphitheater. The drones have minimal noise, especially in comparison to fireworks, and Grizzly Entertainment will list the city and Fantasy Balloon Flights, our third-party contractor, as additional insured entities for coverage during the show.

The show lasts 10 minutes and has been a popular addition at many events around the globe. Grizzly Entertainment will be responsible for receiving all permits and approvals from the Palm Springs International Airport, as this is along the flight path for airplanes landing or taking off at the airport.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The City will be accepting the gift from Grizzly Entertainment in the amount of $50,000.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

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

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Grizzly Donation Letter to Cathedral City Balloon Festival 2024 Palm Springs, September 3rd, 2024
Ryan Hunt, CPC
Communications & Events Manager
City of Cathedral City, California
[email protected]
Subject: Donation Drone Light Show for Cathedral City – Hot Air Balloon Festival – Nov. 22-24, 2024 Dear Mr. Hunt,
Our company, Grizzly Entertainment in continuation of supporting the local communities of Coachella Valley, we are donating to Cathedral City a Drone Light Show with a value of $50,000 to be performed during the Hot Air Balloon Festival on November 22nd, 2024.

Please accept the above donation as a gesture of giving back to our community.

Thanking you again for your total support,
Kindest regards,
Themis Violaris, CEO

GRIZZLY ENTERTAINMENT LLC
Grizzly Entertainment LLC, 1135 Passage Street, Palm Springs, CA 92262 [email protected]●www.grizzlyglobal.net● +1 929 428 0773 Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.E
Meeting Date: September 11, 2024
From: Tracey Hermosillo, City Clerk
Title: Accept the Resignation of Baudilio Corrales from the Historic Preservation Committee
RECOMMENDATION:

To accept the resignation of Baudilio Corrales from the Historic Preservation Committee effective immediately and direct staff to proceed with filling the vacant seats.

BACKGROUND:

Baudilio Corrales was appointed to serve on the Historic Preservation Committee on February 12, 2020, and was reappointed on June 28, 2023, for a full term expiring on June 30, 2026.

DISCUSSION:

On August 15, 2024, staff received an email from Baudilio Corrales submitting his resignation from the Historic Preservation Committee.

With the resignation of Baudilio Corrales, the Historic Preservation Committee will have two vacant seats, one with the term expiring on June 30, 2025 and one with a term expiring on June 30, 2026.

Staff recommends the City Council direct staff to do the following:
• Pursuant to Government Code 54974, post a Notice of Vacancy. No appointment can be made sooner than 10 days after the Notice of Vacancy has been posted. • Post vacancy on social media and the City’s website.
• Accept applications and schedule interviews until vacancies have been filled.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact with this action.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

None
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Letter of Resignation Baudilio Corrales
From: JR Corrales
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2024 5:06 PM
To: Anika Sanchez <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Cancelation of Historic Preservation Committee Meeting for August 20, 2024
Please remove me. I am no longer a resident of Cathedral City.

JR Corrales
Premier Fitness
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.F
Meeting Date: September 11, 2024
From: Tracey Hermosillo, City Clerk
Title: Ratify the Nomination of Peter Bedard by Mayor Mark Carnevale to fill the Unexpired Vacant Seat on the Planning Commission Continuing through June 30, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

To ratify the nomination of Peter Bedard by Mayor Mark Carnevale to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Commission and appoint him to serve for a term continuing through June 30, 2026.

BACKGROUND:

The Planning Commission currently has one vacant seat. Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2022-47, this seat shall be nominated by Mayor Mark Carnevale. The term for this vacant seat expires on June 30, 2026.

DISCUSSION:

The vacancy on the Planning Commission was posted as required by Government Code 54974 and it was noticed that applications would be received through the close of business on August 16, 2024.

Staff received two applications one from John Rivera and one from Peter Beddard. Mayor Mark Carnevale met with both applicants and it is his desire to nominate Mr. Bedard to fill the vacant seat. The applications for Mr. Bedard and Mr. Rivera are attached for your review.

Pursuant to Resolution 2022-47, staff recommends the City Council ratify Mayor Mark Carnevale’s nomination and appoint Mr. Bedard to fill the unexpired seat on the Planning Commission with a term expiring on June 30, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impaction with this action.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

None
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Application Peter Bedard

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE APPLICATION
Commission/Board/Committee
on which you would like to serve:
(One Application for each Commission/Board/Committee)
NAME:

HOME ADDRESS:
(Applicants must be a Registered Voter in Cathedral City) HOME PHONE: CELL PHONE:

E-mail ADDRESS:

LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN CATHEDRAL CITY:

IF EMPLOYED, PLEASE LIST WHERE YOU WORK AND POSITION YOU HOLD:

PLEASE ATTACH A LETTER OF INTEREST INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
• Why you wish to be considered for appointment to the Commission/Board/Committee • Your relevant experience and knowledge
The information provided will be used by the City Council as part of the application process and will be considered by the City Council upon receipt, provided a vacancy exists on the Board, Commission or Committee for which you have applied. If there is no vacancy, your application will be kept on file for one year for consideration should an opening occur.

Please keep in mind that State Law requires specific Commission/Board/Committee members to file a Financial Disclosure Statement.

Please return application to: City of Cathedral City
Office of the City Clerk
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Submit by email to: [email protected]
Thank you for your willingness to serve your local government and community.

Planning Commission Self-Employed - Convergence Healing 4 years Peter Bedard Peter Bedard, MA, C.Ht., RScP
Cathedral City CA 92234
City of Cathedral City, Tracey Hermosillo
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
[email protected]
RE: Planning Commission Vacancy
Dear Committee,
I’d like to be considered as a candidate for the vacant position on the Planning Commission. As a stakeholder and resident in the community, I am very interested in the development and planning of our beautiful city! Proper planning can help create a sense of space and pride within a community, neighborhood, and city. It can, if done well, influence the future in a positive way that supports its resident’s financial, emotional, and mental well-being.

As a therapist, I understand the importance of identity and belonging and how a healthy identity contributes to self-esteem and self-worth. A strong identity, supported by good urban planning and policy, can influence a community’s sense of happiness and success on both the individual (micro) and community (macro) levels.

As a stakeholder, business owner (member of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce), and property owner in Cathedral City, I am deeply invested emotionally and financially in this amazing desert community. I am passionate about creating and supporting a positive and sustainable future for all Cathedral City residents.

In the past, when I lived in Los Angeles, I planted over 100 trees, commissioned 6 works of art that were included in the official city inventory of art, organized Neighborhood Watch groups, started a neighborhood garden on a problematic piece of blighted land, planted an “urban orchard” to beautify a neighborhood and provide food (citrus trees) for a community experiencing food insecurity, and organized many community clean-up days. I’m also a bit of an architecture geek, who’s super interested in green building, cutting-edge design, and sustainability and how these things can intersect to potentially work together and support a community physically, financially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Thank you for considering me to fill this vacant position! I look forward to connecting with you.

Most sincerely,
Peter Bedard, MA, C.Ht., RScP
07/24/2024

August 7th, 2024
City of Cathedral City
Planning Commission Application / Letter of Interest
Tracie,
I wish to apply for a position on the Planning Commission.

I’ve previously served on the Planning Commission for ten years, and wish to return to the Planning Commission.

I’m currently serving on both the ARC and Historic Preservation Committee, and I’m fully aware that I’d be required to step down from those current positions.

I’ve served in large on the ARC for over seventeen years, and have worked in the Architectural profession for over 45 years. I’m currently licensed as an Architect in the State of California.

I appreciate your consideration.

Thank You,
John Anthony Rivera
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.G
Meeting Date: September 11, 2024
From: Eugenia Torres, Human Resources Manager
Title: Amendment to the Non-Represented Regulations
RECOMMENDATION:

To approve amendments to the regulations covering Executive, Administrative, Professional, Confidential and Other Particular Employees.

BACKGROUND:

Non-represented employees are subject to regulations covering executive, administrative, professional, confidential, and other particular employees. Non-represented employees do not participate in collective bargaining via union representation. There are currently fiftythree employees in the non-represented group.

Proposed benefits and clean-up language throughout the document for non-represented employees are presented to the City Council for consideration and approval.

DISCUSSION:

Proposed Amendments to Regulations for FY 2024/2025 through FY 2026/2027:

Removal of Duplicate Sections
The following sections, already covered in Personnel Rules or Government Code, will be removed:

1. Safety and Health

2. Political Activity

3. Preparation and Adoption of Salary Plan

4. Leave of Absence

5. Jury Duty

6. Bereavement Leave

7. Subpoenaed Absence

8. Family Illness

9. Improper Use of City Equipment Prohibited

10.Employee Activities
Article 1 General Considerations
• 1.1: Employee designations aligned with City Resolution 82-84 • 1.1.1: Added reference to Wellness Program for Council & Elected (Personnel Rules section 1217)
Article 3 Compensation
• 3.2 Salary Increases:
▪ 2.6% effective first full pay period after July 1, 2025 ▪ 2.6% effective first full pay period after July 1, 2026 • 3.4 Promotion (revised language)
• 3.5 Demotion (revised language)
• 3.8 Salary on Position Reclassification (revised language) • 3.16 Bilingual Services Compensation: Tier 2 increased to $85 per pay period • 3.20 Certification Incentives for Police Chief: Expire 12/31/2025 Article 6 Attendance and Leaves
• 6.3 Vacation Leave: Uniformity between Department Heads and Other NonRepresented employees for all employees hired on/after 10/1/2024 • At-will employees: 48 hours annual administrative leave (no carry over/use it or lose it)
Article 11 Miscellaneous Provisions
• 11.1 Group Insurance Plans: Revamped cafeteria plan
• 11.5 Increase HRA to $165 per month.
• 11.7 Life Insurance – Identify carrier cap 400k and remove self-insured excess • 11.7.3 City Self-funded Short-Term Disability
• 11.8 Deferred Compensation: Increased to $65.00 per pay period • 11.8 Deferred Compensation and 401(a) Side Letter incorporated • 11.9 Educational Incentive: Tuition reimbursement increased to $12,000 lifetime FISCAL IMPACT:

DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER

ACCOUNT
CODES

PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or

ONGOING
2025-2026 Salary &
Benefits
For Funds 100,
241, 243 & 246-
XXX-XXX-XXX80XX-80XX
N/A $188,413 Ongoing
2026-2027 Salary &
Benefits
For Funds 100,
241, 243 & 246-
XXX-XXX-XXX80XX-80XX
N/A $194,066 Ongoing
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

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.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Non-Represented Regulations
City of Cathedral City

REGULATIONS COVERING

EXECUTIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE,

PROFESSIONAL, CONFIDENTIAL, AND

OTHER PARTICULAR EMPLOYEES
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Table of Contents
ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS...........................................................................................5

1.1 Recognition..........................................................................................................................5 ARTICLE 2 - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS .........................................................................................5

2.1 Management Rights .............................................................................................................5 ARTICLE 3 – COMPENSATION/OTHER PAY ...............................................................................6

3.1 Salary Increases....................................................................................................................6

3.2 Salary Plan Structure ............................................................................................................7

3.3 Salary Advancement /Longevity - Full-time Employees.........................................................7

3.4 Promotion............................................................................................................................8

3.5 Demotion.............................................................................................................................8

3.6 Salary on Reinstatement ......................................................................................................8

3.7 Salary on Transfer. ...............................................................................................................9

3.8 Salary on Position Reclassification........................................................................................9

3.9 Special Salary Adjustments...................................................................................................9

3.10 Overtime..............................................................................................................................9

3.11 Compensation for Temporary Assignment to Higher Classification .......................................9

3.12 Compensation for Layoff ....................................................................................................10

3.13 Compensation During Suspension ......................................................................................10

3.14 Salary Upon Voluntary Demotion .......................................................................................10

3.15 Bilingual Services Compensation ........................................................................................10

3.16 Car Allowance ....................................................................................................................11

3.17 Smartphone Stipend...........................................................................................................11

3.18 Certification and Education Incentives................................................................................11

3.19 Certification Incentives for Police Chief. .............................................................................12

3.20 Restitution. ........................................................................................................................12

3.21 Correcting Errors in Salary Rate or Other Provisions ...........................................................12 ARTICLE 4 - PROBATION.........................................................................................................12

4.1 Full-Time and Part-Time Employees’ Probation ..................................................................12

4.2 Probation on Promotion, Reinstatement or Reclassification...............................................12

4.3 Objective of Probationary Period .......................................................................................13

4.4 Satisfactory Completion of Probationary Period .................................................................13

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4.6 Unsuccessful Promotion, Reinstatement or Reclassification during Probation ....................13

4.7 Probation Following Layoff.................................................................................................13 ARTICLE 5 - EMPLOYEE LAYOFF PROCEDURES ........................................................................14

5.1 Purpose for Layoffs ............................................................................................................14

5.2 Layoff of Position(s)............................................................................................................14

5.3 Layoff Appeal .....................................................................................................................14 ARTICLE 6 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVES ..................................................................................14

6.1 Hours of Work....................................................................................................................14

6.2 Leave of Absence................................................................................................................15

6.3 Vacation Leave ...................................................................................................................15

6.4 Administrative Leave..........................................................................................................16

6.5 Vacation Leave Accumulation.............................................................................................16

6.6 Vacation Leave Cash Out. ...................................................................................................16

6.7 Holidays or Illness within Vacation Leave Period ................................................................16

6.8 Vacation Credits When Employment Terminates................................................................16

6.9 Effect of Absence on Vacation Leave Crediting ...................................................................17

6.10 Holidays/Float Hours..........................................................................................................17

6.11 Sick Leave...........................................................................................................................18

6.12 Sick Leave Accrued Limit and Payoff. ..................................................................................18

6.13 Conversion of Sick Leave to Vacation..................................................................................19

6.14 Effect of Absence on Sick Leave ..........................................................................................19 ARTICLE 7 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE .....................................................................................20

7.1 Matters Subject to Grievance Procedures...........................................................................20

7.2 Informal Grievance Procedure............................................................................................20

7.3 Formal Grievance Procedure ..............................................................................................20

7.4 Appeal to the City Manager................................................................................................20

7.5 Extension of Time Limitations.............................................................................................20 ARTICLE 8 - PRE-DISCIPLINE, DISCIPLINE AND APPEALS PROCEDURES.....................................21

8.1 Standards of Conduct .........................................................................................................21

8.2 Applicability of Discipline ...................................................................................................21

8.3 Discretion in Disciplinary Action .........................................................................................21

8.4 Permitted Disciplinary Action .............................................................................................21

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8.6 Written Reprimand ............................................................................................................21

8.7 Restitution .........................................................................................................................22

8.8 Brief Suspension without Pay .............................................................................................22

8.9 Longer Suspension without Pay..........................................................................................22

8.10 Dismissal ............................................................................................................................22

8.11 Reduction in Salary.............................................................................................................22

8.12 Demotion ...........................................................................................................................23

8.13 Pre-Disciplinary Procedures for Certain Proposed Actions ..................................................23

8.14 Department Head Decision.................................................................................................24

8.15 Appeal of Certain Disciplinary Actions ................................................................................25

8.16 Method of Appeal ..............................................................................................................25

8.17 Hearing Process..................................................................................................................25

8.18 Employee Status during Pre-Disciplinary Period .................................................................26

8.19 Time Limitations.................................................................................................................26

8.20 Causes for Disciplinary Actions ...........................................................................................26 ARTICLE 9 - DISCIPLINE AND APPEALS PROCEDURE (AT-WILL) ................................................28

9.1 Standards of Conduct .........................................................................................................28

9.2 Causes for Disciplinary Actions ...........................................................................................28

9.3 Applicability of Discipline ...................................................................................................28

9.4 Discretion in Disciplinary Action .........................................................................................28

9.5 Permitted Disciplinary Action .............................................................................................28

9.6 Restitution .........................................................................................................................29

9.7 Appeal of Disciplinary Actions ............................................................................................29 ARTICLE 10 - SEVERANCE PROVISIONS ...................................................................................29

10.1 Key Employees Serve “At Will.” ..........................................................................................29

10.2 Positions Affected ..............................................................................................................29

10.3 Discharge without Need for Articulable Cause....................................................................29

10.4 Additional Provision: Does Not Supplant Discipline ............................................................29

10.5 Procedures for Termination: Severance Benefits ................................................................29 ARTICLE 11 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ...........................................................................30

11.1 Enrollment in Group Insurance Plans.................................................................................................30

11.2 Public Employees Retirement System.................................................................................31

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11.4 Uniform Allowance—Police Safety, Fire Safety...................................................................32

11.5 Enrollment in Group Insurance Plans upon Retirement ......................................................32

11.6 Life Insurance/ Short/Long Term Disability Regular Employees ..........................................33

11.8 Deferred Compensation and 401(a) Plan ............................................................................34

11.9 Educational Incentive. ........................................................................................................35 ARTICLE 12 SPECIAL PROVISIONS...................................................................................36

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ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1 Recognition
The following provisions shall apply to Executive, Professional, Confidential, and Other Particular Employees. It is understood that existing ordinances, resolutions, and policies of City cover matters pertaining to employer-employee relations including, but not limited to, wages, salaries, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The recognized employees are defined in Appendix A of these regulations.

1.1.1 Council & Elected. Pursuant to the direction provided at the October 25, 2023, study session meeting and approval at the January 24, 2024, City Council regular meeting, the following benefits will be aligned with the Non-Rep Rules and Regulations, effective February 4, 2024.

COUNCIL & ELECTED BENEFITS
Car Allowance 3.17 Car Allowance
Health/Dental/Vision 11.1 Enrollment in Group Insurance Plans Retirement 11.2 Public Employees Retirement System
Health Retirement 11.5 Enrollment in Group Insurance Plans Upon Retirement
Wellness Program Section 1217 in the Personnel Rules
Life Insurance 11.7.1 Life Insurance
Deferred Comp 11.8 A Deferred Compensation
Except as otherwise specified herein, all provisions of the Personnel Rules shall apply.

ARTICLE 2 - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

2.1 Management Rights. The City of Cathedral City retains all its exclusive rights and authority under State law, and expressly and exclusively retains its management rights which include, but are not limited to:
a. The exclusive right to determine the mission of its constituent departments, commissions, boards, etc.;
b. set standards and levels of service;
c. determine the procedures and standards of selection for employment and promotions;
d. direct its employees;
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e. establish and enforce dress and grooming standards;
f. determine the methods and means to relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or other lawful reasons;
g. maintain the efficiency of governmental operations;
h. determine the methods, means and numbers of kinds of personnel by which government operations are to be conducted;
i. determine the content and intent of job classifications; j. determine methods of financing;
k. determine style and/or types of City-issued wearing apparel, equipment or technology to be used;
l. determine and/or change the facilities, methods, technology, means, organizational structure and size and composition of the work force and allocate and assign work by which the City operations are to be conducted; m. determine and change the number of locations, relocations and types of operations, processes and materials to be used in carrying out all City functions including, but not limited to, the right to contract for or subcontract any work or operations of the City;
n. assign work to and schedule employees in accordance with requirements as determined by the City and to establish and change work schedules and assignments upon reasonable notice;
o. establish and modify productivity and performance programs and standards; p. discharge, suspend, demote, reprimand, withhold salary increases and benefits or otherwise discipline employees in accordance with applicable law; q. establish employee performance standards including, but not limited to, quality and quantity standards, and to require compliance therewith; r. take all necessary actions to carry out its mission in emergencies; and s. exercise complete control and discretion over its organization and the technology of performing its work.

The exercise by the City through its Council and management representatives of its rights shall not in any way, directly or indirectly, be subject to the grievance procedure.

ARTICLE 3 – COMPENSATION/OTHER PAY

3.1 Salary Increases.
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3.2 Salary Plan Structure. Where a range is assigned, each range shall consist of eight steps.

Each of the steps through Step 5 is approximately five percent (5%) higher than the preceding step. Steps 6 through 8 are approximately two and one-half percent (2.5%) higher than the preceding step. Each of the steps is referred to as a merit increase step.

3.3 Salary Advancement /Longevity - Full-time Employees. Except as otherwise provided in this Article, full-time employees may be considered for an increase in salary according to the following rules:

3.3.1 Advancement to a next higher merit increase step may be made after a 12-month interval from the hire date or by exception approved by the City Manager or their designee, or date of last increase in subsequent years for continued satisfactory and efficient service.

3.3.2 Consideration for approximately 5% merit steps may occur every twelve months until Step 5 has been reached. Thereafter, merit increase consideration may occur every two (2) years for a total of three (3) approximately 2.5% increases. Any such advancement shall be granted only as a result of a written evaluation of continued meritorious and efficient service and continued improvement by the employee in the effective performance of the duties of their position.

3.3.3 Advancement to the next higher merit increase step shall not be automatic. Such salary increase or denial of salary increase shall require the specific recommendation, through a performance evaluation, of the employee’s department head and the approval of the Human Resources Manager. Merit increase steps shall take effect on the employee’s merit increase step review date unless the department head has prepared and notified the affected employee of a denial of the merit increase step prior to the merit increase step review date. When an employee is denied an increase, they may be reconsidered for such advancement at any subsequent time with a satisfactory performance evaluation.

3.3.4 Whenever an employee is promoted, reclassified to a higher class or receives a special merit increase, then the next merit increase consideration shall be 12 months from the effective date of the action.

3.3.5 Longevity Increments.

A. Tier 1 - Longevity Increments. Employees Hired Prior to July 1, 2022, the City shall provide an additional 7.5% increment to nonrepresented employees after fifteen (15) years of service, 5.0% after twenty (20) years and 2.5% after twenty-five (25) years of service with the City.

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B. Tier 2 - Longevity Increments. Employees hired by the city on or after July 1, 2022, will be eligible for a one (1) time supplemental lump sum payment of their current annualized base pay to include stipends based on the following table:
a) 15 years of service: One-time payment of 7.5% the
annual regular rate of pay
b) 20 Years of service: One-time payment of 5% the
annual regular rate of pay
c) 25 Years of Service: One-time payment of 5% the
annual regular rate of pay

3.4 Promotion. At its discretion, the city may promote any properly certified employee to a different job classification within the City service having more responsible duties, and/or higher job qualifications, and/or a higher salary range level. Upon promotion, any employee shall receive a minimum salary increase equivalent to one (1) salary step in the employee’s current (pre-promotional) job classification, provided that such increase shall be at least equivalent to the minimum and shall not exceed the maximum salary range level established for the new job classification. A promotion shall establish a new Evaluation Date for purposes of applying the salary step plan. Any promotional appointment, including continuum advancement, shall be tentative and subject to the probationary period. Any employee rejected during such probationary period shall be reinstated to the job classification held prior to the promotion, unless the employee is discharged from the City service as provided in this Agreement.

3.5 Demotion. The City may, in accordance with this Agreement, demote any employee to a different job classification within the City service having less responsible duties, and/or lower job qualifications, and/or a lower salary range level. Upon demotion, an employee shall receive a minimum salary decrease equivalent to one (1) salary step in the employee’s current (pre-demotion) job classification, provided that no employee shall receive a salary which exceeds the maximum salary range level established for the new job classification. A demotion shall establish a new Evaluation Date for purposes of applying the salary step plan and may reinstitute the probationary period.

3.6 Salary on Reinstatement. An employee who resigns in good standing may, within one (1) year of such resignation and upon recommendation of the department head and approval of the City Manager, be reinstated in a position in the class in which the employee had previously served, subject to an available budgeted position. Upon such reinstatement, the employee shall not receive higher than the step in the salary range the employee previously received prior to the employee’s separation. The employee shall be given a new hire date for purposes of benefits and seniority.

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3.7 Salary on Transfer. Any employee who is transferred from one position to another position in the same class, or to another position in a class having the same salary range, shall be compensated at the same step in the salary range as the employee previously received. The employee’s merit review date shall not change.

3.8 Salary on Position Reclassification. When an employee is reclassified to a lower classification, the employee shall be placed in the step of the lower salary range closest to the employee’s salary rate.

When an employee is reclassified to an equivalent classification, the employee shall retain their salary rate and merit review date.

When an employee is reclassified to a higher classification, the employee shall be placed on Step 1 in the new higher range or placed at the step equivalent to one (1) salary step in the employee’s current (pre-promotion) job classification, provided that such increase shall be at least equivalent to the minimum and shall not exceed the maximum salary range level established for the new job classification. A higher classification shall establish a new Evaluation Date for purposes of applying the salary step plan.

3.9 Special Salary Adjustments. A department head may recommend in writing to raise an employee’s salary step to a higher step prior to the eligibility times specified in this Article to recognize meritorious service, advanced educational achievements or other extraordinary attributes related to the employee’s public service. Such increased compensation is subject to the approval of the City Manager and the availability of budgeted funds. The employee’s merit review date shall change to the effective date of the special increase.

3.10 Overtime. A department head may require a non-exempt employee to work beyond the employee's regular hours of employment. If the employee works in excess of forty (40) hours in a work week, such employee shall be paid at one and one-half (1-1/2) times the employee's regular rate of pay. Paid time off (vacation leave, sick leave, float, holiday etc.) is not considered time worked for purposes of calculating overtime.

3.11 Compensation for Temporary Assignment to Higher Classification. In the event an employee is temporarily assigned to a higher classification by a department head, with the approval of the City Manager, may grant a five percent (5%) stipend of their base rate of salary for working in an assignment in a higher classification. Working at a higher classification shall mean that the employee is performing a significant part of the duties of a position in a higher salary range. Employees will begin to receive the adjusted compensation on the first day they work in a higher classification.

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the concurrence of the Department Head and the Human Resources Manager for up to an additional six (6) months, for a total term of twelve (12) months.

Compensation for temporary assignment to a higher classification does not extend to cash outs.

3.12 Compensation for Layoff. An employee who is terminated from the service of the City as a result of a layoff shall be paid for accrued leaves in compliance with Article 6 these Rules.

Accrued sick leave, except sick leave cashed out as provided in Article 6, shall be restored to an employee if the employee is reemployed within one year. Should an employee be reemployed in the formerly held position, the employee shall be placed at the same salary step as when the layoff occurred. No credit shall be received toward a step increase or seniority during the period of layoff.

Employees who have attained regular status at the time of layoff and who are reemployed within a period of one year shall retain their assigned anniversary dates. Regular employees who are reemployed after a period of one year shall be given a new hire date for purposes of benefits and seniority.

3.13 Compensation During Suspension. An employee who is suspended with pay under the pre-disciplinary procedures of Article 8 shall be paid that salary the employee was entitled to prior to the suspension. An employee who is suspended without pay under the disciplinary procedures of Article 8 shall not be paid for those specific days of suspension.

Additionally, an employee suspended without pay shall not accrue sick leave, vacation, seniority and other benefits during a suspension of more than 15 working days, except that health and life insurance benefits will be maintained.

3.14 Salary Upon Voluntary Demotion. At the discretion of the City Manager, any employee who elects to take a voluntary demotion shall receive a minimum salary decrease equivalent to one (1) salary step in the employee’s current (pre-demotion) job classification, provided that no employee shall receive a salary which exceeds the maximum salary range level established for the new job classification. A demotion shall establish a new Evaluation Date for purposes of applying the salary step plan and may reinstitute the probationary period.

3.15 Bilingual Services Compensation. Employees who have the ability to fluently converse in Spanish or a City-Manager-approved second language may be designated as a bilingual employee required to use their skills as a part of their City employment. This designation must be made by the appropriate department head and approved by the City Manager or designee. An employee who fails the assessment test may re-take the test every six (6) months. The basis for qualifying for such compensation, and the procedures for the granting of the same shall be in accordance with administrative regulations approved by the Human Resources Manager.

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A. Tier 1 – Employees hired prior to July 1, 2022. Designated employees shall receive a stipend of 2.5% per pay period.

B. Tier 2- Employees hired on or after July 1, 2022, who become eligible for bilingual pay shall receive eighty-five dollars ($85) per pay-period for bilingual pay.

Employees on any form of leave time in excess of 30 consecutive calendar days shall be deemed not to be using their bilingual skills on a regular basis and shall be ineligible to receive bilingual pay until the employee returns to duty.

3.16 Car Allowance. The decision as to which employees require use of an automobile in the normal course of conducting City’s business shall remain within the discretion of the City Manager.

Designated employees will be compensated two hundred dollars ($250) stipend per month as transportation allowance. Employees shall be responsible for maintaining and paying for liability insurance as required by law and for all their automobile’s operating, maintenance and repair costs.

Employees on any form of leave time in excess of 30 consecutive calendar days shall be ineligible to receive car allowance pay until the employee returns to duty.

3.17 Smartphone Stipend. The decision as to which employees hold positions that include the need for a smartphone shall remain within the discretion of the City Manager.

City shall maintain its current practice providing a City-issued cell phone to those employees who require a cell phone to perform their normal duties. Alternatively, eligible employees whose job duties include the frequent need for a smartphone may receive $55 dollars a month to compensate for business related cost incurred when using their individually owned smartphone. Such reimbursement shall be taxable as compensation.

3.18 Certification and Education Incentives.

A. Tier 1 – Employees hired prior to July 1, 2022. Employees with a Master's degree in a field related to that employee’s duties and responsibilities with the City, shall be compensated with a five percent (5%) stipend.

B. Tier 2 - Employees hired on or after July 1, 2022. Employees with a Master's degree in a field related to that employee’s duties and responsibilities with the City shall be compensated with a 2.5% stipend.

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3.19 Certification Incentives for Police Chief. A Police Chief with a POST Executive Certificate shall receive a five percent (5%) stipend. This provision shall remain in effect until December 31, 2025, when it expires.

3.20 Restitution. An employee may be required in a manner approved by the City Manager under the provisions of Article 8 to provide restitution to the City of Cathedral City for willful, reckless, wanton, malicious destruction or loss of City property.

3.21 Correcting Errors in Salary Rate or Other Provisions. Should an employee be advanced to a higher step in the salary range for their class than that for which they were recommended, or receive additional pay than that authorized, or accrue leaves or receive other benefits through error, such error shall be corrected immediately following its discovery. Reimbursement to the City by the employee of the overpayment caused by said error shall be made by one of the following methods or a combination thereof:
• Lump sum payment
• Payroll Deduction
Determination of which one or combination of the above methods of reimbursement should be used shall be made by the Financial Services Director in consultation with the affected employee, subject to the approval of the City Manager or their designee, and subject to the grievance procedures of Section 7.

Should the employee terminate before full reimbursement to the City has been made the money required to complete reimbursement shall be deducted from their last paycheck, if authorized by law. However, the City shall not collect for any period earlier than an overpayment for the preceding twelve (12) months from discovery. Other salary overpayments shall be reimbursable under the procedures and guidelines set forth in this Article. (See California State Employees’ Assoc. v. California, 198 Cal App3rd 374 (1988)) ARTICLE 4 - PROBATION

4.1 Full-Time and Part-Time Employees’ Probation. The probationary period for all regular employees covered by these Rules, except “at-will” employees, shall be the first six (6) months of employment or 1040 working hours, whichever is greater.

4.2 Probation on Promotion, Reinstatement or Reclassification. On accepting a promotion, reinstatement, or reclassification to another class, an employee serves a new probationary period of six (6) months or 1040 working hours, whichever is greater. A promotion, reinstatement or reclassification will not be considered a regular appointment until the successful completion of this probationary period.

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Employees who are reclassified or promoted prior to completing a probationary period in a lower classification will have the time in the higher classification count for the lower classification in order for the probationary period to be concluded in that class if at least four (4) months have been completed at the time of the change.

Prior service with the City does not count towards the probationary period upon rehire.

4.3 Objective of Probationary Period. The work and conduct of probationary employees shall be subject to close scrutiny and evaluation. The probationary period shall be regarded as a part of the training and examination process and shall be used for securing the most effective adjustment of a new employee to a position. Individuals employed under City public employment programs, specially funded programs or contracts shall be subject to the probationary provisions of these Rules should they be appointed to a position in the classified service.

4.4 Satisfactory Completion of Probationary Period. If a probationary employee’s probation period has been satisfactory and advancement to regular status is warranted, the department head shall so recommend on a performance evaluation, submitted to the Human Resources Manager.

4.5 Unsuccessful Probationary Period. If a probationary employee’s probation period has not been satisfactory, it shall be so stated in a performance evaluation. The City Manager, by signing a Personnel Action Form, may authorize the dismissal of the employee. A probationary employee may be dismissed at any time without cause and without the right of appeal or grievance unless otherwise required by law. Notification of dismissal shall be in writing and shall be given to the probationary employee prior to the dismissal unless otherwise required by law.

4.6 Unsuccessful Promotion, Reinstatement or Reclassification during Probation. If a probationary employee’s performance following a promotion, reinstatement or reclassification has not been satisfactory, it shall be so stated in a performance evaluation.

In cases involving a promotion, the employee shall return to a vacant position in the class from which the employee was promoted unless said regular employee is otherwise disciplined pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 herein. In cases involving reinstatement, the City Manager, upon receipt of a performance evaluation, may authorize the dismissal of the employee under the provisions of Article 4.

4.7 Probation Following Layoff. Employees laid off while on probation must serve a new probationary period following reemployment.

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ARTICLE 5 - EMPLOYEE LAYOFF PROCEDURES

5.1 Purpose for Layoffs. For reasons of economy, of efficiency, or in the interest of the public, reductions or curtailments of City services may be required.

5.2 Layoff of Position(s). When layoffs are to occur, the City Manager shall prepare a list of those positions to be laid off in each department. For each affected department, the City Manager shall assemble a list of those employees within the classification designated for a position lay off. Such list shall be forwarded to the appropriate department head. The department head shall prepare a list establishing the order of employee layoffs within a classification. The department head shall determine the individual layoff ranking of each employee based upon official personnel records and/or operational needs of the department. In this order temporary, interim and probationary employees shall be laid off prior to the layoff of any regular employee within the same classification in the department.

5.3 Layoff Appeal. A regular employee shall have the right to request an appeal hearing.

Such request must be made in writing to the City Manager within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of a layoff notice. The City Manager shall prepare and deliver a decision on the appeal within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the appeal.

The scope of the appeal shall not include such issues as the need for layoff, the reasons for layoff, the extent of layoff, the classifications selected for layoff, or the exercise of other City prerogatives involved in layoff. The issues of such appeal shall be limited only to whether or not there was substantial compliance with the procedures for layoffs and the established order of departmental layoff within a classification.

ARTICLE 6 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVES

6.1 Hours of Work. Daily hours of work (or shifts) for employees within departments shall be assigned by department heads as required to meet the operational requirements of said department. Any foreseeable absence or deviation from regularly scheduled working hours desired by an employee shall be cleared in advance through the employee’s department head, and such absences shall be noted on the employee’s time sheet.

Unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager, City Hall offices shall be kept open for regular business on all days of the year except Saturday, Sunday and holidays approved by Council. Employees for whom necessity requires a different regular work schedule than that generally applied shall work according to a work schedule approved by the employee’s department head.

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6.2 Leave of Absence. The City Manager, with the concurrence of the affected department head, may grant a regular employee an un-protected leave of absence for a period not to exceed one year. No such leave shall be granted except upon written request of the employee setting forth the reason for the request. Approval shall be in writing.

Such a leave shall generally be without pay; however, an employee must utilize available, eligible leave banks while on leave.

Upon expiration of an approved leave, the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time leave was granted, subject to the conditions of the leave or as provided by State and/or Federal laws. Failure on the part of an employee on leave to report promptly at its expiration shall be cause for dismissal. The depositing in the U.S. mail of a certified letter addressed to the employee’s last known place of address shall be reasonable notice of dismissal for failure to return to work.

Failure on the part of an employee on leave to report promptly at its expiration shall be cause for dismissal. The depositing in the U.S. mail of a certified letter addressed to the employee’s last known place of address shall be reasonable notice of dismissal for failure to return to work.

6.3 Vacation Leave. All employees with a work week of forty (40) hours, unless otherwise provided by the City Council, shall accrue vacation leave credits according to the below schedules: Employees may use vacation leave to reach 40 weekly hours, but leave cannot be used to exceed 40 hours in a week.

6.3.1 Department Heads and Other Designated At-Will Employees Hired Before October 1, 2024
Hours/
Pay Period
Hours/
Year
Less than 2 years employment 7.38 192
2 years to 6 years 8.31 216
6 to 10 years 9.23 240
More than 10 years 10.15 264

6.3.2 All Other Non-Represented Employees Including Those Hired After October 1, 2024, Designated At-Will
Hours/
Pay Period
Hours/
Year
Less than 2 years employment 5.54 144
2 years to 6 years 6.46 168
6 to 10 years 7.38 192
More than 10 years 8.31 216
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6.4 Administrative Leave. Department Heads and other designated at-will employees hired on or after October 1, 2024, will be provided with 48 hours of administrative leave per year, subject to the following conditions:

1. Administrative leave will be granted on a fiscal year basis.

2. Administrative leave must be used within the fiscal year it is granted.

3. Unused administrative leave will not carry over to the next fiscal year ("use it or lose it" policy).

4. Administrative leave cannot be cashed out under any circumstances, including upon separation from employment.

5. Use of administrative leave must be approved in advance by the employee's supervisor or the City Manager.

6.5 Vacation Leave Accumulation. Employees are encouraged to use their accrued vacation leave annually.

A. Tier 1 - Employees hired prior to September 1, 2016, are allowed to accumulate vacation leave credits. If employees do not take all their vacation leave accrued in one calendar year, they may carry over those unused vacation hours over to succeeding calendar years.

B. Tier 2 – Employees hired on or after September 1, 2016, shall accrue no more than three times their annual vacation leave allotment. No additional vacation leave hours shall be added to their vacation bank until accrued hours fall below the three-year accrual maximum (cap).

6.6 Vacation Leave Cash Out. Employees may be eligible to receive cash payment for accrued and unused vacation leave. Employees may submit a written request for cash out once per quarter. The request must be submitted two (2) weeks in advance of the desired cashout date. Employees must take a minimum of forty (40) consecutive hours of vacation or administrative leave at least once per calendar year. This mandatory leave may be combined with holidays. The City Manager retains the authority to grant exceptions to these requirements in cases of extenuating circumstances.

6.7 Holidays or Illness within Vacation Leave Period. Holidays falling during an employee’s vacation leave shall not be considered as part of the employee’s vacation leave and shall not be charged against vacation leave credits. Illness during vacation leave shall not be considered as sick leave, unless confirmed by a physician’s statement and approved by the Human Resources Manager.

6.8 Vacation Credits When Employment Terminates. Upon termination of employment, an employee shall be paid for unused vacation leave credits.

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6.9 Effect of Absence on Vacation Leave Crediting. Absence due to sick leave or other approved leave of absence will not affect computations for vacation leave credits unless such absences exceed one (1) month, in which case the time of any absence shall be excluded from computation.

6.10 Holidays/Float Hours.

6.10.1 Holidays: The public offices of the City of Cathedral City shall be closed on the dates set forth in the approved Annual Holiday Council Resolution. If the holidays fall on the employee’s regular day off, the value of the holiday will be credited as a floating holiday.

6.10.2 Floating Holiday: In addition to the holidays, employees shall be credited with the remaining holiday hours twice a year on January 1 and July 1 to bring the total combined holiday hours and float hours to 144 per calendar year.

Employees may use float leave to reach 40 weekly hours. Leave cannot be used to exceed 40 hours in a week.

6.10.3 Floating Holiday Accrual Limit
Tier 1 – Employees hired prior to September 1, 2016, are allowed to accumulate floating holiday hours and may carry over those unused float hours to succeeding calendar years.

Tier 2 - Employees hired on or after September 1, 2016, are allowed to accumulate floating holiday hours during a given fiscal year; however, the float hours shall not be carried over into a subsequent fiscal year. Any float hours remaining in an employee’s bank shall be cashed out through payroll processing in the second paycheck of June of each year.

6.10.4 Cashing Out of Float Hours. There shall be no limit on the number of times per year an employee may cash out float hours.

6.10.5 Holidays - Time Off or Extra Pay - Generally.

Employees shall be allowed time off with pay for one work shift at the employee’s regular time hourly rate for any holiday provided in these Regulations unless required by the department head or City Manager to work in order to maintain City services. Non-Exempt employees required to work shall be paid extra compensation of time and one half for the hours worked.

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6.11 Sick Leave. An employee may use accrued sick leave for illness of the employee or physical incapacity of the employee or for physical examinations, including eyes, dentist appointments or other commonly accepted health related matters. Employees may use sick leave to reach 40 weekly hours. Leave cannot be used to exceed 40 hours in a week.

All regular full-time employees shall be credited with 3.69 hours of sick leave per pay period, or major fraction thereof.

An employee who is absent because of illness or disability and seeks to use accrued sick leave may be required to state that the reason for the absence is sickness on the approval form. If an absence of illness or disability extends beyond three (3) consecutive workdays, or the employee has had more than four (4) unverified sick days in a 12-month period, the employee may be required to submit a physician’s written certification of illness before the employee is eligible to receive sick leave pay.

Subsequently, the employee must submit a physician’s return-to-work certification prior to returning to work. If an absence because of illness or disability extends beyond one workweek, the employee must file for Family Care and Medical Leave.

Observed holidays occurring during sick leave shall not be charged against an employee’s accrued sick leave.

In the event that an employee uses all the sick leave they have accrued, they shall have other paid time off they accrued deducted for each hour they are absent due to illness.

Paid time off hours shall continue to be deducted until the employee either returns to work or all of accrued leave hours are exhausted. The employee may apply to be granted a leave of absence without pay if the employee does not have any credited paid time off or sick leave available.

6.12 Sick Leave Accrued Limit and Payoff.

A. Tier 1 - Employees hired prior to September 1, 2016. Any unused portion of accumulated sick leave may be carried over into the next calendar year provided, however, that an employee’s accumulated sick leave may not exceed 960 hours of unused sick leave. Further accumulation shall not be allowed. To encourage attendance at work and discourage the frivolous use of sick leave, however, employees with continuous employment of three (3) years or more may receive a cash payment for unused sick leave at the time of separation or retirement according to the following schedule:

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At 3 yrs. continuous employment 25% cash payment for unused hours; At 5 yrs. continuous employment 50% cash payment for unused hours; At 7 yrs. continuous employment 100% cash payment for unused hours.

Accrued sick leave hours in excess of 960 shall be cashed down to 960 hours in November of each year.

Upon four (4) weeks advance notice, one (1) time in any fiscal year, an employee is entitled upon request to payment for accumulated sick leave in excess of three hundred eighty (380) hours. Payment shall be at base salary rate.

B. Tier 2 - Employees hired on or after September 1, 2016. There shall be no limit on the number of sick leave hours employees may accrue. Upon separation, with completion of five (5) years of service with the City, employees may cash out up to 25% of sick leave hours. Payment shall be at base salary rate. Such employees, upon retirement from the City, may apply all accrued sick leave hours to CalPERS service credit conversion, or may cash out up to 25% of sick leave hours.

6.13 Conversion of Sick Leave to Vacation.

A. Tier 1 - Employees Hired Prior to September 1, 2016. Employees with at least two (2) years employment with the City may at their option convert accrued sick leave in excess of one hundred twenty (120) hours to vacation days according to the following schedule:

Continuous Employment Sick Leave to Vacation Conversion 2 years 4 hours to 1 hour
5 years 2 hours to 1 hour
10 years 1 hour to 1 hour
B. Tier 2 - Employees Hired on or After September 1, 2016. There shall be no conversion of sick leave hours to vacation leave.

6.14 Effect of Absence on Sick Leave. Absence due to sick leave or other approved leave of absence will not affect computations of sick leave unless such absence exceeds one (1) month, in which case the time over the month of said absence shall be excluded from computation and no leave will accrue.

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ARTICLE 7 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

7.1 Matters Subject to Grievance Procedures. A grievance is a complaint by an employee that the employee has been adversely affected due to a misinterpretation or misapplication of these regulations.

7.2 Informal Grievance Procedure. Every effort shall be made to resolve a grievance through discussion between the employee and/or the employee’s designated representative, and the employee’s immediate supervisor. If, after such discussion, the employee does not feel that the grievance has been satisfactorily resolved, the employee shall have the right to discuss the matter with the supervisor’s superior, if any, within the department organization. Otherwise, the employee shall have the right to discuss the matter with the department head.

7.3 Formal Grievance Procedure. If the employee is not in agreement with the decision rendered in the informal grievance procedure, an employee shall have the right to present a formal grievance in writing to the department head within ten (10) calendar days after the occurrence of the incident in the grievance. The department head shall schedule a meeting with the employee and/or the employee’s designated representative within ten (10) calendar days after the department head’s receipt of the written grievance. The department head shall review the grievance and render a decision in writing and return it to the employee and/or the employee’s designated representative within ten (10) calendar days after meeting with the employee.

7.4 Appeal to the City Manager. If the employee does not agree with the decision reached by the department head, the employee may present an appeal in writing to the City Manager within ten (10) calendar days after the employee’s receipt of the department head’s decision. The appeal shall be signed and delivered to the Human Resources Manager who shall set a meeting within ten (10) calendar days with the City Manager and the employee and/or the employee’s representative to discuss the grievance. Within ten (10) calendar days of the meeting the City Manager shall deliver a copy of the decision to the employee and/or the employee’s representative and the department head. The decision of the City Manager shall be final and shall not be appealable to the City Council.

7.5 Extension of Time Limitations. All time limitations mentioned in the Grievance Procedure may be extended by mutual written agreement between the City and the employee.

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ARTICLE 8 - PRE-DISCIPLINE, DISCIPLINE AND APPEALS PROCEDURES This Article applies to all employees except department heads and other at-will positions identified in Article 10.

8.1 Standards of Conduct. All employees are expected to adhere to standards of reasonable and prudent conduct. Each department may set standards required by departmental operations provided said rules are not in conflict with rules established by the City Council or City Manager. Employees who violate said standards shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions.

8.2 Applicability of Discipline. Disciplinary action may be taken against any employee covered by this Agreement. Only regular employees in the classified service shall have rights to the notice and hearing requirements set forth within or to any other notice and hearing provision whatsoever unless required by law.

8.3 Discretion in Disciplinary Action. The City Manager, department head and supervisors may exercise their discretion in applying discipline appropriate to the employee’s offense(s) and work record.

8.4 Permitted Disciplinary Action. Any one or combination of the following disciplinary actions may be taken against an employee for offenses stated in Section 8.20 or for any other just cause:

Oral admonishment Reduction in salary
Written reprimand Demotion
Restitution Dismissal
Suspension

8.5 Oral Admonishment. When necessary, oral admonishments shall be given in private. The supervisor shall include in the admonishment a review of appropriate department standards and policies, employee performance expected in the future and consequences for failure to correct performance or behavior. No appeal from an oral admonishment shall be authorized. The supervisor may retain a record of the oral admonishment, but any such record shall not be part of the official personnel file.

8.6 Written Reprimand. A written reprimand shall be imposed for a continued or more serious offense. The reprimand shall take the form of a memorandum to the employee including a full, accurate and factual statement of the reason for the reprimand. The reprimand shall be given to the employee in private. The supervisor shall explain appropriate department standards and policies, employee performance expected in the future and consequences for failure to correct performance or behavior. A copy of the reprimand shall be sent to the Human Resources Manager to be placed in the employee’s Non-Rep| Council Approved 09.11.2024 22 | P a g e
personnel folder. The employee may respond to the reprimand in writing within ten (10) business days and have such response placed in the employee’s personnel folder. The employee shall have no further right of response or appeal.

8.7 Restitution. Any employee who willfully, maliciously, recklessly or wantonly destroys or causes or permits damage to or destruction of City property may be required to make restitution to the City for the expense and costs sustained by the City from such actions.

An order of restitution shall be subject to the grievance procedure or, if the order imposes restitution greater than two days’ pay, the action shall be subject to appeal under Section

8.15. 8.8 Brief Suspension without Pay. When, in the opinion of the department head, circumstances warrant, a suspension of two (2) days or less may be imposed informally, without complying with the formal procedures commonly referred to as “Skelly Procedures.” Prior to the imposition of such discipline, the department head shall explain appropriate department standards and policies, employee performance expected in the future, and consequences for failure to correct performance or behavior. A written record of the discipline, including a full, accurate and factual statement of the reason therefor, shall be sent to the Human Resources Manager to be placed in the employee’s personnel folder. Within ten (10) calendar days after the date the discipline is imposed, the employee may respond in writing and have such response placed in the employee’s personnel folder. The employee shall have no further right of response or appeal.

8.9 Longer Suspension without Pay. When the employee’s conduct has been continuous or repeated, and lesser penalties are inadequate or have proved ineffective the department head may impose suspension without pay in excess of two (2) days. Such longer-term suspension shall occur only after the notice procedures specified in Section 8.13.1, and shall be subject to appeal in accordance with Section 8.15.

8.10 Dismissal. When the employee’s conduct has been of a continuous nature, uncorrected by previous discipline, or is of such a nature as to render further employment not in the City’s interests, or for other cause, the department head shall have the right to dismiss the employee. Dismissal shall be final termination of the employee’s employment. Any action of dismissal shall be taken only in compliance with the notice procedures specified in Section 8.13.1, and shall be subject to appeal in accordance with Section 8.15.

8.11 Reduction in Salary. In lieu of, or in addition to, other forms of discipline, when facts justify, a department head may impose a reduction in salary upon the employee to a lower step in the present salary range or to a lower salary range, as may be appropriate.

The reduction may be for a limited period of time, or permanent, as specified by the department head. Any reduction in salary shall be subject to the notice procedures specified in Section 8.13.1 and shall be subject to appeal in accordance with Section 8.15.

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8.12 Demotion. In lieu of, or in addition to, other forms of discipline, when facts justify, a department head may demote an employee to a lower classification. The demotion shall be subject to the notice procedures specified in Section 8.13.1 and shall be subject to appeal in accordance with Section 8.15. Demotion shall be especially appropriate in cases where the employee’s performance level is unsatisfactory and below the standards expected for the classification held, but would be adequate for the lower classification. A department head may consider and accept an offer by the employee to accept voluntary demotion in lieu of other discipline, in the department head’s discretion.

8.13 Pre-Disciplinary Procedures for Certain Proposed Actions. A regular employee being considered for suspension without pay for more than two (2) work days, restitution in excess of two (2) days’ pay, reduction in salary, demotion or dismissal shall be insured due process through the following pre-disciplinary procedures.

8.13.1 Written Notice. Written notice of a proposed disciplinary action shall be given to the employee in private. This notice shall include the proposed action, the intended date and the specific reasons for such action. A written copy of the charges and the grounds for such charges shall also be included, including a copy of all supporting documentation upon which the department expects to rely. The employee is entitled to copies of all materials on which the charges are based if there are any. The employee’s right to respond orally or in writing, the right to respond in person or through a designated representative, the time period in which the response should be made and to whom and where it should be made, shall be specified in the notice.

8.13.2 Employee Review. The employee shall be given an opportunity to review the material on which the proposed action is based and which is relied on to support the proposed action specified in the written notice, including but not limited to statements of witnesses, documents, and investigative reports or extracts therefrom. A copy of such documents shall be provided with the notice. Material that is classified as confidential by the department head shall not be used to support the proposed disciplinary action.

8.13.3 Employee Response. An employee is entitled to a reasonable time not to exceed ten (10) business days, to answer a notice of proposed disciplinary action. An extension of time may be granted an employee with the aforementioned 10-day period if the employee can demonstrate the need for an extension to the department head. Should an employee respond, the department head shall consider the response in writing or orally, through a designated representative or any combination thereof. If the Non-Rep| Council Approved 09.11.2024 24 | P a g e
employee requests a meeting to present a response, the meeting shall not be conducted as an adversary hearing. The employee may not cross-examine the department’s witnesses nor present a formal case to support the response. The employee shall be given the opportunity to make any representations that the employee believes might affect the decision for disciplinary action. Any time extensions shall be mutually agreed upon. If the employee fails to respond within the time specified, the department head may announce their decision which shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.14.

8.13.4 Additional Investigation Authorized. The department head has the right to conduct further investigations. If new charges result from this investigation, the employee shall be given another opportunity to respond.

8.14 Department Head Decision. The department head shall provide a written decision following the employee’s response (or failure to respond) at the earliest practicable date, not to exceed ten (10) business days following the response (or failure to respond) of the employee. The decision shall include a clear statement of the discipline being imposed.

The department head shall deliver the notice of decision to the employee at or before the time when the disciplinary action will be effective. The decision shall be dated and signed by the department head. The decision shall inform the employee which of the reasons and grounds in the notice of proposed disciplinary action have been sustained. The decision shall include a statement of the employee’s right to appeal, as provided in Section 8.15 and Section 8.16, if such disciplinary action results in suspension without pay for more than two (2) work days, restitution affecting more than two (2) day’s pay, reduction in salary, demotion, or dismissal. Additionally, the time limit for an appeal and the specific discipline to be imposed or the decision not to impose discipline shall be detailed in the decision. The effective date of discipline shall be included in the decision.

Any extensions shall be mutually agreed upon.

A decision not to impose discipline shall be accompanied by a directive from the department head to delete all references to the pending action from the employee’s personnel file. Failure by the department to make further investigations or to provide any additional written decision not specifically required by this Section shall not affect the ability of the City to impose disciplinary action.

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8.15 Appeal of Certain Disciplinary Actions. Any permanent employee covered by this Agreement shall have a right to appeal a decision by the department head that results in any of the following disciplinary or administrative actions:
a. A suspension without pay in excess of two (2) days;
b. A reduction in pay;
c. Restitution affecting more than two days’ pay;
d. A demotion;
e. A dismissal;
f. Any disciplinary action which, combined with other discipline imposed during the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, equals or exceeds more than the loss of two (2) days’ pay; g. Denial of reinstatement
An employee desiring to appeal such action shall submit their written appeal to the City Manager within ten (10) working days after receipt by the employee of the department head’s decision on imposition of discipline.

8.16 Method of Appeal. Appeals shall be in writing, signed by the appealing employee and delivered to the Human Resources Manager.

8.17 Hearing Process. Upon request of the employee, for any matter subject to appeal as specified in Section 8.15, the employee shall be granted the right to a hearing before an impartial hearing officer selected in a manner mutually agreeable to the City Manager and the employee or employee representative. If no agreement is so reached, the hearing officer shall be selected from a list of five (5) or more possible arbitrators provided by the State Mediation Service or from a list agreed to between the City Manager and the employee or employee representative. By flip of a coin, a determination shall be made as to which side shall first strike a name. Each side then shall strike one name at a time, until only one name remains, and that one remaining person shall be the selected hearing officer. If that person is not available for hearing within two (2) months, the name last stricken shall be the hearing officer, unless both sides agree to agree to wait for the availability of the selected hearing officer. The hearing shall be conducted within two (2) weeks after selection of the hearing officer, unless both sides agree to an extension. The hearing shall be closed to the public, and shall be recorded by a court reporter or tape recording. Both sides shall have every reasonable opportunity to present all relevant and material evidence and to close the hearing with argument. The hearing officer shall have authority to limit the length of argument, and to limit the number of witnesses, if witnesses’ testimony is merely repetitive or not material. After the close of the hearing, the hearing officer shall prepare written findings of fact and conclusions of law based upon the evidence presented at the hearing, and shall present their findings to the City Manager and to the employee or employee representative. The City Manager shall thereupon promptly review the findings of fact and conclusions of law, but shall not be bound thereto. If the City Manager, for any reason, makes a tentative decision to disagree Non-Rep| Council Approved 09.11.2024 26 | P a g e
with the hearing officer’s findings of fact and/or conclusions of law, the City Manager shall so notify the employee or employee representative of that tentative decision, and they shall thereupon have the right to meet with the City Manager to attempt to persuade the City Manager to follow the hearing officer’s recommendations. After such meeting, or opportunity to so meet, the City Manager shall render a decision in writing setting forth their reasons for the decision, which shall be final subject only to review by the courts under the procedures set forth in Code of Civil Procedure Section 2094.5 (writ of mandate). The City shall pay the costs incurred for the independent hearing officer’s services and expenses.

8.18 Employee Status during Pre-Disciplinary Period. Except as otherwise provided, an employee against whom disciplinary action is proposed is entitled to be retained in an active status during the pre-disciplinary period, until the time the department head imposes discipline by their decision under Section 8.14.

When circumstances are such that retention of the employee in active status before a decision is made may result in damage to City property or may be detrimental to the interests of the City or injurious to the employee, fellow employees or the public, the department head may temporarily assign the employee to duties in which these conditions do not exist or place the employee on paid suspension with the approval of the City Manager.

8.19 Time Limitations. All time limitations of this Article may be extended or abbreviated by mutual agreement of the parties.

8.20 Causes for Disciplinary Actions. All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a reasonable and prudent manner according to City standards. Employees who violate such standards should expect appropriate disciplinary actions. The following list of causes for disciplinary action is not a total and complete statement of causes for discipline:

1. Tardiness.

2. Failure to observe precautions for personal safety, posted rules, signs, safety instructions, or to use protective clothing or equipment.

3. Careless workmanship resulting in waste of materials.

4. Unsatisfactory work performance.

5. Abuse of sick leave privileges; i.e., failure to present adequate documentation of illness when required by the City Manager or respective department head, repeated absences before or after days off, use of sick leave for unauthorized purposes, etc.

6. Failure or delay in carrying out orders, work assignments, or instructions of superiors; inattention to or dereliction of duty, including loafing or wasting time.

7. Acceptance of gifts from parties doing business with the City.

8. Unauthorized sleeping while on duty.

9. Disorderly conduct: fighting, threatening, attempting to inflict bodily injury on another; engaging in dangerous horseplay.

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10. Being on duty under the influence of a chemical or intoxicant or reporting for duty while so influenced. *

11. Chemical or alcohol abuse affecting work performance. *

12. Loss or destruction of City property or the property of others, through carelessness.

13. Political activity in violation of the law.

14. Unexcused absence from duty.

15. Reckless driving on City premises, reckless operation of City vehicle, or reckless driving while performing City business.

16. Gambling or promotion of gambling on City premises or while on duty.

17. Endangering the safety of or causing injury to any employee, including himself/herself or the public.

18. Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information as defined by law or by written directive of the City or respective department.

19. Disrespectful conduct, use of insulting, abusive, or vulgar language to or about other employees or the public.

20. Unauthorized use of City vehicles or equipment.

21. Concealing or attempting to conceal defective work; removing or destroying same without permission.

22. Knowingly making a falsification, misstatement or concealment of material fact in connection with employment, promotion, any record, investigation, or other proper proceeding.

23. Making false or unfounded statements which are derogatory, slanderous or defamatory about the City, other employees, officials or the public.

24. Willful damage to City property or to the property of others.

25. Making a false confession.

26. Any on-duty violation of federal, state or local laws or any off-duty violation of law which might bring discredit to the City.

27. Failure to adhere to these Regulations or to other City or departmental rules, policies or procedures.

28. Sexual or other harassment.

29. Willful violation of City policies and procedures regarding media contact.

30. Other good cause.
*Federal laws recognize substance abuse (chemical dependency) as a disability and require employers to make reasonable accommodations; e.g. medical treatment and/or counseling.

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ARTICLE 9 - DISCIPLINE AND APPEALS PROCEDURE (AT-WILL)
This Article specifically applies to department heads and other at-will positions identified in Article 10.

9.1 Standards of Conduct. All department heads and other at-will positions are expected to adhere to standards of reasonable and prudent conduct. The City Manager may set standards required for departmental operations provided said rules are not in conflict with rules established by the City Council. Department heads and other at-will positions who violate said standards shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions.

9.2 Causes for Disciplinary Actions. Department heads and other at-will positions are expected to conduct themselves in a reasonable and prudent manner according to City standards. Department heads and other at-will positions who violate such standards should expect appropriate disciplinary actions. The following list of selected causes for disciplinary action, in addition to those listed in Section 8.20, is not a total and complete statement of causes for discipline. The City Manager may discipline a department head and other at-will positions for other good cause.

Insubordination Conflict of interest
Criminal conduct during employment Sexual harassment
Conduct outside normal working hours Violation of rules that adversely affects the City Misuse of City property/equipment Misuse of authority and/or position Use of illegal substances Misrepresentation
Acceptance of gratuities Defamation

9.3 Applicability of Discipline. Disciplinary action may be taken against department heads and other at-will positions of the City. Only regular and sworn employees shall have rights to the notice and hearing requirements set forth herewith or to any other notice and hearing provision whatsoever unless required by law.

9.4 Discretion in Disciplinary Action. The City Manager may exercise discretion in applying discipline appropriate to the offense(s) and work record.

9.5 Permitted Disciplinary Action. Any one or combination of the following disciplinary actions may be taken against a department head and other at-will positions for offenses stated in Section 9.2 or for any other just cause, as permitted by law:

Oral Admonishment Reduction in salary
Written reprimand Demotion
Restitution Dismissal
Suspension
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9.6 Restitution. An employee may be required in a manner approved by the City Manager to provide restitution to the City for willful, wanton or malicious destruction of City property.

Restitution shall be treated as a disciplinary matter.

9.7 Appeal of Disciplinary Actions. Sworn police officers and any other employee covered by the Public Safety Employees Bill of Rights shall have the right of appeal from any disciplinary action whatever, under the procedures specified.

ARTICLE 10 - SEVERANCE PROVISIONS

10.1 Key Employees Serve “At Will.” As hereinafter set forth, designated key employees of the City shall be “at will employees,” subject to termination without proof of good cause, for any reason at the discretion of the City Manager. Such employees shall have the protections outlined in this Article.

10.2 Positions Affected. This Article applies to the following positions:
a. Assistant City Manager
b. Police Chief
c. Deputy Police Chief
d. Fire Chief
e. Deputy Fire Chief
f. All positions officially designated as Director
g. Regular positions designated by the City Manager as “At Will” as a condition of employment.

10.3 Discharge without Need for Articulable Cause. The provisions of this Article are intended to assure the City that the City Manager shall have the ability to release or replace certain key employees without articulable cause upon the City Manager’s determination that the best interests of the City require such release or replacement. Such action is authorized to assure compatibility between the City Manager and the key employees upon whom the City Manager must rely for carrying out the City government's mission, and yet provide fair treatment to any employee being released or replaced under such authority.

10.4 Additional Provision: Does Not Supplant Discipline. These provisions are in addition to but do not supplant, the provisions of Articles 8 and 9 relating to discipline. An employee discharged under the provisions of Articles 8 or 9 shall not be entitled to the benefits specified herein.

10.5 Procedures for Termination: Severance Benefits. When the City Manager, or a Department Head with the approval of the City Manager, determine that it is in the best interest of the City to terminate an at-will employee for the convenience of the City or separate an employee through resignation in lieu of termination for the convenience of Non-Rep| Council Approved 09.11.2024 30 | P a g e
the City, and the employee executes a settlement agreement and general release between the employee and the City, that employee will be paid severance equal to six (6) months at the rate of regular pay for the position held by the employee at the time of separation, to include leave accruals per Article 6.

ARTICLE 11 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

11.1 Enrollment in Group Insurance Plans.

City agrees to continue to enroll with and subscribe to the Public Employees’ Retirement Health Care Plan pursuant to the Public Employees’ Hospital and Medical Care Act (PEHMCA), Government Code Sections 22751 et seq., for the provision of health insurance for members of the unit. The health insurance benefit provided through PEMHCA shall be part of the cafeteria plan in accordance with IRS Code Section 125.

Basic City Contribution. For all employees and retirees, the City pays the PEMHCA statutory minimum as determined by CalPERS under Government code Section 22892.

Supplemental City Contribution. In addition to the basic City contribution, the City shall contribute a supplemental amount toward group insurance plan premiums to active employees and certain retirees as described below.

The City shall offer a health, dental, and vision insurance cafeteria plan. Employees may choose a less expensive medical plan than the maximum City contribution and use the remaining balance to pay for dental and vision insurance. Employees selecting plans and coverage levels with premiums that exceed the City's maximum contribution are responsible for paying the difference through automatic bi-weekly payroll deduction.

The City’s maximum contribution toward group insurance plans, inclusive of the CalPERS statutory minimum for health insurance, shall be:

Category
2025
Maximum City Contribution
Unit Member Only $1000
Unit Member + 1 $1950
Family $2600
Contributions become effective the first check covering January premiums
Unit members who elect to purchase health insurance independent of the Plan may withdraw from or decline to participate in the Plan by executing, in writing, an election to withdraw from, a declination to participate in, or a waiver of benefits (as appropriate) on such form as may be required by City. For medical coverage, if an employee elects to opt out of coverage offered by the City, they must provide proof of “minimum essential Non-Rep| Council Approved 09.11.2024 31 | P a g e
coverage” (as defined by the Affordable Care Act) through another source (other than coverage in the individual market, whether or not obtained through Covered California).

Unit members who elect not to participate in the Health Plan will be reimbursed $250.00 monthly as an in-lieu payment.

Should such other coverage subsequently be unavailable to the employee, the employee shall have the right to seek reinstatement to coverage under the City's policy upon written request. In such a case, the City shall reinstate the employee's coverage and cancel the in-lieu payment if reinstatement is permitted under the provisions for reinstatement, then in effect with the City's health insurance provider.

11.2 Public Employees Retirement System.

All regular employees of the City who work at least twenty (20) hours per week or an average of 87 hours per month are automatically covered by the City’s contract with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Membership shall commence immediately upon employment.

A. Level One (“Classic”) Employees. The City provides the 2%@55 retirement benefit formula with single highest year compensation consideration for all Non-Represented Miscellaneous employees hired prior to November 25, 2012. The City provides the 3%@55 retirement benefit formula with single highest year compensation for all Non-Represented Police Safety employees hired prior to January 1, 2013. The City provides 3%@55 retirement benefit formula with single highest year compensation for all Non-Represented Fire Safety employees hired prior to November 25, 2012.

B. Level Two (“Classic”) Employees. The City provides the 2%@60 retirement benefit formula with three-year average compensation consideration for all Non-Represented Miscellaneous employees hired between November 25, 2012 and December 31, 2012. The City provides the 2%@57 retirement benefit formula with three-year average compensation consideration for all Non-Represented Fire Safety employees hired between November 25, 2012 and December 31, 2012.

Level Two (“Classic”) employees includes those employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who meet eligibility criteria set forth by AB 340 to “transfer” CalPERS membership from one CalPERS entity to another CalPERS entity.

C. Classic Miscellaneous Employees Cost Sharing Provisions. Effective July 5, 2015, non-represented Miscellaneous employees who are Classic members of CalPERS shall participate in a cost sharing arrangement in which the City pays the 7% member contribution (Employer Paid Member Contribution) and reports this contribution to CalPERS as compensation earned. In addition, Non-Rep| Council Approved 09.11.2024 32 | P a g e
each employee in said group agrees to pay 9% of their pre-tax wages as cost sharing.

D. Classic Safety Employees Cost Sharing Provisions. Effective July 5, 2015, nonrepresented Safety employees who are Classic members of CalPERS shall participate in a cost sharing arrangement in which the City pays 7% of the member contribution (Employer Paid Member Contribution) and reports this contribution to CalPERS as compensation earned. In addition, each employee in said group agrees to pay 12% of their pre-tax wages as cost sharing.

E. PEPRA Employees. The California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) establishes a new retirement formula of 2%@62 with three-year average compensation for Non-Represented Miscellaneous employees, a retirement formula of 2%@57 with three-year average compensation for NonRepresented Fire Safety employees, and a retirement formula of 2.7%@57 with three-year average compensation for Non-Represented Police Safety employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. All employees shall be subject to the provisions of PEPRA, as appropriate.

11.3 Uniform/Equipment Allowance. Except as otherwise provided in this section, employees shall be reimbursed for uniform and/or equipment required to perform the duties of their position on an as-needed basis.

11.4 Uniform Allowance—Police Safety, Fire Safety. The uniform allowance for Safety Employees shall be $140 per month.

11.5 Enrollment in Group Insurance Plans upon Retirement. An employee retiring from the City, who takes a qualified retirement under the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), may continue their PERS health insurance benefit enrollment upon retirement, provided the employee’s effective date of retirement is within 120 days of separation.

For those retirees, except as may be provided below, the City will only contribute the mandatory statutory minimum monthly premium employer contribution (i.e., the statutory minimum) as may be required by CalPERS for the particular calendar year.

All retirees will be required to comply with any of the requirements of CalPERS as provided by PEMHCA. This may include, but not be limited to, enrolling in Medicare when age appropriate and becoming eligible to receive Medicare. The City will not pay for the cost of Medicare enrollment as it will continue to pay the CalPERS statutory minimum for all retired annuitants.

A. Employees hired prior to January 1, 2013: All such retired Miscellaneous and Safety employees covered by these Regulations shall be eligible for a supplemental City-paid contribution equivalent to the current amount provided to active employees – to include dental and vision. In the event Non-Rep| Council Approved 09.11.2024 33 | P a g e
of the employee's death, the City's obligation to continue the surviving spouse/domestic partner on the City's group dental and vision plans will end.

B. Employees Hired from January 1, 2013, to August 1, 2019: After five (5) years of service with the City, the percentage of employer contribution payable for retirement health benefits only (no dental or vision contribution) shall be consistent with the following table:

Credit Years of CalPERS
Service
Percentage of Employer
Contribution
5-10 PEMHCA Minimum
10 50%
11 55%
12 60%
13 65%
14 70%
15 75%
16 80%
17 85%
18 90%
19 95%
20 or more 100%
C. For all employees hired by the City after August 1, 2019, there will be no supplemental City contribution for retiree health benefits. The City shall contribute only the CalPERS statutory minimum. The City will, for these employees, make a contribution to an employee Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and associated fixed dollar cost of administration.

D. Effective the pay-period following January 1, 2025, the contribution rate will increase to $165 per month.

This contribution is for active employees only and shall cease when the employee leaves City employment.

11.6 Life Insurance/ Short/Long Term Disability Regular Employees.

11.6.1 The City shall provide life insurance in an amount equal to two (2) times the employee’s annual salary up to 400k. The cost of such insurance coverage shall be borne by the City.

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11.6.2 Life Insurance Council & Elected. The City shall provide life insurance in the amount of $50K.

11.6.3 Self-Funded Short-Term Disability: The City offers Short-Term Disability (STD) to regular eligible employees. STD is designed to provide a weekly benefit in the event you are unable to work due to disabling injuries and illnesses that are non-industrial in nature (not covered by Workers' Compensation). The city bears the full cost of this benefit without employee contributions.

11.6.4 Long-Term Disability. All employees covered by this Agreement shall be included in the City's long-term disability program, which provides partial coverage for disabling non-industrial injuries and illnesses (not covered by workers' compensation).

11.8 Deferred Compensation and 401(a) Plan
A. 457(b) Plan
The City sponsors a 457(b) eligible deferred compensation plan. All employees are eligible to elect to contribute their City pay to the 457 (b) Plan in accordance with its terms. For each pay period, the City will provide a matching contribution to each employee’s 457(b) account equal to 100% of the employee’s elective 457(b) contribution, up to a maximum of $65.00 per pay period.

B. 401(a) Plan
The City sponsors a 401(a) defined contribution plan (401(a) Plan).

Notwithstanding any MOU provisions to the contrary, contributions will be made to the 401(a) Plan for bargaining unit employees as follows:
• Mandatory employee contributions:
o Base salary— Every pay period, a mandatory contribution of $50.00 will be deducted from each employee’s base salary and contributed to the employee’s 401(a) account.
o Final leave balances
Upon termination of City employment, an employee’s eligible final leave balances, as defined by this MOU, will be contributed to the employee’s 401(a) account, but only if the employee:

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(i.) reaches age 55 or older (or in the case of a safety employee, age 50 or older) in the calendar year of
termination, or
(ii.) terminates from employment due to total and
permanent disability.

Contributions to the 401(a) Plan are subject to annual limits under the tax laws. If any leave amounts described above cannot be contributed to the employee’s 401(a) Plan account due to these tax limits or the employee does not meet the age threshold as described in this MOU, the employee may elect to receive the uncontributed amounts in the form of cash, 457(b) contributions (subject to tax limits), or a combination of both. • Under no circumstance will any employee be permitted to elect to receive cash (or other benefit) in lieu of 401(a) contributions made under the above.
• For avoidance of doubt, the final leave balance available for 401(a) contribution under this MOU provision will be determined after (i) any employee election to convert sick time to CalPERS service credit, (ii) application of any MOU provision reducing the leave balance available at termination, including Section 6.5.1 (providing for payment of 25%/50%/100% of unused sick leave upon termination), and (iii) any other MOU provision affecting the calculation of leave balances upon termination.

11.9 Educational Incentive. The City shall adopt procedures that encourage and support employees in pursuing further education and professional development that benefits both the employee and the organization. All regular employees are eligible to participate in this program.

The maximum reimbursement amount per employee shall not exceed $4,000 in any payroll calendar year. The total lifetime reimbursement amount per employee shall not exceed $12,000.

Covered Education: Education covered by this provision must be in:
- A licensed public or private school or college
- A recognized training program leading to a professional certification - Academic or professional certification programs
- Recertification programs
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Postgraduate programs (Master's degree programs or higher) can be covered when it is determined that the program has some reasonable relationship to the job performed by the employee or to prepare for a promotional opportunity within this employment.

Covered Expenses:
- Tuition fees for accredited courses related to the employee's current role or potential future roles within the organization
- Required textbooks and course materials
- Examination fees
- Certification and recertification costs
Reimbursement:
- Reimbursement will be provided upon successful completion of the course with a grade of C or better (or "Pass" for pass/fail courses) - For certification programs, reimbursement will be provided upon successful completion of the program or obtaining the certification - Employees must submit proof of completion and receipts for expenses within 60 days of course or program completion
Service Commitment:

Employees receiving educational assistance must commit to remaining with the organization for at least one year after completing the reimbursed course or program.

If an employee voluntarily leaves the organization before this period, they may be required to repay a prorated portion of the reimbursement.

Taxation:

Reimbursements may be subject to taxation in accordance with current IRS regulations.

ARTICLE 12 SPECIAL PROVISIONS

12.1. Regular Part-Time – Eligible for all benefits.

Prorate the following banks based on permanent work schedule:

Section 6.3 Vacation Leave
Section 6.4 Holidays/Float Hours.

Section 6.7 Sick Leave
Section 11.7 Life Insurance
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APPENDIX A - DEFINITIONS
Grievance
A complaint filed by an employee alleging a violation of the agreement. Grievances follow a specific process outlined in the Regulations for resolution.

Regular Employee
A regular employee shall be a full-time exempt or non-exempt employee working a regular or predetermined schedule, even though at odd hours, who is compensated on an hourly wage or salary basis and receives fringe benefits. Hourly, Part-Time, seasonal or emergency employees shall not be considered as regular employees.

Seniority
The length of continuous service a regular employee has with the employer, which determines factors like job bidding, layoffs, vacation time, and other benefits as outlined in the Regulations.

Regular Rate of Pay
The employee's normal base hourly rate of pay including stipends, as defined by the FLSA, which is used to calculate overtime and other premium pay.

Straight Pay
The employee's regular pay rate for hours worked paid at 1.0 as it does not qualify for overtime or other premium pay.

Base Pay
The predetermined hourly rate of pay for an employee's job classification or position, before any additional pay such as stipends, differentials, bonuses, or overtime.

CalPERS, when calculating special compensation, items must be included in a written labor policy or agreement and meet the definition of CCR section 571 for classic members or CCR section 571.1 for new members to be reportable.

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APPENDIX B – CLASSIFICATIONS
Group Position
Professional Accountant II
Exec Accounting Services Manager
Confidential Administrative Assistant I
Administrative Administrative Assistant II
Confidential Analyst I
Administrative Analyst II
Exec Assistant City Manager
Professional Associate Civil Engineer
Professional Associate Planner
Exec Chief Building Official
Computer Chief Technology Officer
Administrative City Clerk
Exec City Engineer
Exec Code Compliance Manager
Exec Communications/Events Manager
Administrative Deputy City Clerk
Exec Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development Exec Deputy Finance Director
Exec Deputy Fire Chief
Exec Deputy Police Chief
Exec Director of Community and Economic Development
Exec Director of Public Works
Administrative Economic Development Manager
Administrative Engineering Field Project Manager
Computer Enterprise Applications Engineer
Computer Enterprise Systems Analyst
Administrative Events & Recreation Coordinator
Exec Facilities Manager
Exec Financial Services Director
Exec Fire Chief
Administrative Fire Marshal
Professional Fiscal Officer
Computer GIS Engineer
Confidential Human Resources Coordinator
Confidential Human Resources Assistant
Exec Human Resources Manager
Confidential Human Resources Specialist
Professional Land Development Engineer
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Administrative Licensing Officer
Administrative Management Analyst
Confidential Payroll Coordinator
Confidential Payroll Specialist
Professional Planning Manager
Exec Police Chief
Exec Public Works Supervisor
Exec Public Works/Environmental Conservation Manager
Administrative Senior Analyst
Professional Senior Engineer
Administrative Senior Human Resources Specialist
Professional Senior Accountant
Computer Senior Network Engineer (IT)
Confidential Webmaster-Graphic Designer
By authority of the City Manager
_________________________________________ ____________________________ Charles P. McClendon Date
City Manager
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.H
Meeting Date: September 11, 2024
From: Eugenia Torres, HR Manager
Title: Approve a Resolution Adopting an Updated City-Wide Salary Schedule RECOMMENDATION:

To adopt a resolution approving city-wide publicly available pay schedules in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Sections 570.5, 571, and 571.1. This resolution will supersede all previous resolutions regarding job classifications and compensation levels to the extent they conflict with this new recommendation.

BACKGROUND:

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) requires all public agencies to establish and maintain publicly available pay schedules for all positions. This requirement is outlined in the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 2, Sections 570.5, and 571.1.

The city has previously addressed job classifications and compensation levels through various resolutions. However, to ensure full compliance with current CalPERS regulations and to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date pay schedule, it is necessary to adopt a new resolution that consolidates and updates this information.

This new resolution will create a single authoritative source for the city’s pay schedules, making it easier for the public to access this information and for the city to maintain compliance with state regulations. It will also streamline the process of updating and managing pay information in the future.

By adopting this resolution, the City Council will demonstrate its commitment to transparency, regulatory compliance, and effective governance in matters of public employee compensation.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed resolution includes several key adjustments to the city’s pay schedules, addressing market competitiveness and operational needs. These changes are as follows:

1. Deputy Fire Chief Salary Adjustment. The salary range for the Deputy Fire Chief position is being adjusted to better align with current market rates. This adjustment is necessary to:
• Ensure competitive compensation to attract and retain top talent • Maintain internal equity within the Fire Department’s leadership structure • Reflect the increased responsibilities and complexities of the role

2. Deputy Police Chief Salary Adjustment. Similarly, the Deputy Police Chief’s salary range is being updated to reflect current market conditions. This adjustment aims to:
• Keep pace with compensation offered by comparable jurisdictions • Recognize the critical nature of this leadership position in public safety • Support succession planning within the Police Department

3. Addition of Limited Term Fire Battalion Chief. A new Limited Term Fire Battalion Chief position is being introduced to the pay schedule. This addition:
• Provides flexibility to address temporary staffing needs or special projects • Allows for mentorship and leadership development opportunities within the department
• Enhances the Fire Department’s ability to manage peak workloads or temporary vacancies

4. Adjustment to Limited Term Dispatcher Salary. The salary for Limited Term Dispatchers is being revised to:
• Better compete in the challenging market for qualified emergency dispatchers • Provide fair compensation for these critical, high-stress positions • Support recruitment efforts for both limited term and permanent dispatcher roles
These adjustments have been carefully considered to balance fiscal responsibility with the need to maintain competitive and fair compensation. The changes reflect current market conditions in the public safety sector and are designed to support the city’s ability to recruit and retain high-quality personnel in these critical roles.

It’s important to note that these adjustments are part of the city’s ongoing efforts to regularly review and update its pay schedules. This ensures compliance with CalPERS regulations and maintains the city’s position as an employer of choice.

The Human Resources Department has conducted thorough market research and internal analyzes to support these recommendations.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

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.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution

2. Salary Schedules
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL

CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CITYWIDE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE

PAY SCHEDULE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5, 571 and 571.1 AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2024-26
WHEREAS, the City of Cathedral City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits for its employees; and
WHEREAS, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 2, Section 570.5, requires governing bodies of local agencies contracting with CalPERS to approve and adopt a publicly available pay schedule in accordance with public meeting laws; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 2, Section 571 for Classic Members and CCR Section 571.1 for new members under California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), Special Compensation items are defined under an exclusive list and shall be reported separately from the pay rate; and WHEREAS, the pay schedule must identify each position by title, the individual pay rate amount or ranges for that position, and the time base upon which the amounts are based; and
WHEREAS, CalPERS Issued Circular Letter 200-003-20 as guidance to public agencies in creating and maintaining a Publicly Available Pay Schedule that complies with Section 570.5, 571 and 571.1; and
WHEREAS, to ensure that the City remains compliant with its obligation under Section 570.5, 571, and 571.1, any time new Memorandum of Understanding Agreements are negotiated or when wage rate/range adjustments or classification title changes are approved, staff will amend the pay schedules for City Council’s consideration and adoption by Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that it desires to approve a Citywide Publicly Available Pay Schedule in compliance with CCR Section 570.5, 571 and 571.1, that includes changes approved up through September 11, 2024.

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

SECTION 1. Resolution 2024-__ is hereby adopted to represent the City’s most recent Publicly Available Pay Schedule (Attachments A, B, C, D, E, F) pursuant to Section 570.5.

SECTION 2. All previous resolutions related to job classifications and compensation levels are hereby repealed to the extent they are in conflict with this Resolution.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of September, 2024, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Mark Carnevale, Mayor
ATTEST:

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

Eric S. Vail, City Attorney
9/11/2024 EXHIBIT "A"

GROUP RANGE POSITION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
AFSCME 790 Assistant Civil Engineer 1 37.5546 6509.47 78113.60 Assistant Planner 2 39.4324 6834.94 82019.28
Plans Examiner II 3 41.4040 7176.69 86120.24
4 43.4741 7535.52 90426.26
5 45.6479 7912.30 94947.56
6 46.7891 8110.11 97321.26
7 47.9588 8312.86 99754.29
8 49.1578 8520.68 102248.15
AFSCME 785 Sr. Code Compliance Officer 1 35.7309 6193.36 74320.29 Jr. Engineer 2 37.5175 6503.03 78036.30
3 39.3934 6828.18 81938.12
4 41.3630 7169.59 86035.03
5 43.4311 7528.07 90336.78
6 44.5169 7716.27 92595.20
7 45.6299 7909.17 94910.08
8 46.7706 8106.90 97282.83
AFSCME 780 Crime Analyst 1 33.2121 5756.77 69081.21
Engineering Technician II 2 34.8728 6044.61 72535.27
Fleet & Equipment Maintenance Coordinator 3 36.6164 6346.84 76162.03 Plans Examiner I 4 38.4471 6664.18 79970.13
5 40.3695 6997.39 83968.64
6 41.3788 7172.32 86067.86
7 42.4133 7351.63 88219.56
8 43.4736 7535.42 90425.04
AFSCME 760 Accountant I 1 31.6229 5481.30 65775.62
2 33.2040 5755.37 69064.41
3 34.8643 6043.14 72517.62
4 36.6075 6345.29 76143.51
5 38.4379 6662.56 79950.68
6 39.3988 6829.12 81949.45
7 40.3838 6999.85 83998.19
8 41.3934 7174.84 86098.13
AFSCME 750 Code Compliance Officer II 1 30.8925 5354.71 64256.50 IT Technician 2 32.4371 5622.44 67469.32
Property & Evidence Technician II 3 34.0590 5903.57 70842.79 Public Safety Dispatcher II 4 35.7620 6198.75 74384.94
5 37.5501 6508.68 78104.18
6 38.4889 6671.40 80056.78
7 39.4510 6838.18 82058.20
8 40.4374 7009.14 84109.66
AFSCME 740 1 30.1130 5219.59 62635.07
2 31.6186 5480.57 65766.83
3 33.1996 5754.60 69055.17
4 34.8596 6042.33 72507.93

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

AFSCME SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 SALARY SCHEDULE EFF: 01.01.2024

ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
5 36.6025 6344.44 76133.32
6 37.5176 6503.05 78036.65
7 38.4556 6665.63 79987.58
8 39.4170 6832.27 81987.26
AFSCME 730 1 29.4023 5096.40 61156.80
2 30.8724 5351.22 64214.64
3 32.4160 5618.78 67425.37
4 34.0369 5899.72 70796.64
5 35.7388 6194.71 74336.47
6 36.6321 6349.57 76194.88
7 37.5480 6508.31 78099.75
8 38.4866 6671.02 80052.25
AFSCME 720 Administrative Assistant II 1 28.6918 4973.24 59678.85 Building Inspector I 2 30.1264 5221.90 62662.79
Engineering Technician I 3 31.6326 5483.00 65795.94
4 33.2143 5757.14 69085.73
5 34.8750 6045.00 72540.02
6 35.7469 6196.13 74353.52
7 36.6405 6351.03 76212.36
8 37.5566 6509.81 78117.67
AFSCME 710 Permit Technician II 1 28.0004 4853.40 58240.80 Police Records Specialist II 2 29.4004 5096.07 61152.83 Police Training Coordinator 3 30.8704 5350.87 64210.48
4 32.4140 5618.42 67421.00
5 34.0346 5899.34 70792.06
6 34.8855 6046.82 72561.85
7 35.7576 6197.99 74375.90
8 36.6516 6352.94 76235.30
AFSCME 700 Accounting Technician 1 27.3483 4740.37 56884.45 2 28.7158 4977.39 59728.67
3 30.1515 5226.26 62715.10
4 31.6591 5487.57 65850.86
5 33.2420 5761.95 69143.39
6 34.0731 5906.00 70871.99
7 34.9249 6053.65 72643.78
8 35.7980 6204.99 74459.87
AFSCME 690 Code Compliance Officer I 1 26.6875 4625.83 55509.93 Fire Life/Safety Inspector 2 28.0218 4857.12 58285.43
Public Safety Dispatcher I 3 29.4229 5099.98 61199.70
4 30.8941 5354.97 64259.68
5 32.4388 5622.72 67472.68
6 33.2497 5763.29 69159.48
7 34.0810 5907.37 70888.48
8 34.9330 6055.06 72660.68
AFSCME 680 Administrative Assistant I 1 26.0365 4513.00 54156.03 Planning Assistant 2 27.3384 4738.65 56863.83
3 28.7053 4975.59 59707.02
4 30.1406 5224.36 62692.37
5 31.6476 5485.58 65827.00
6 32.4388 5622.72 67472.66
7 33.2498 5763.29 69159.49
8 34.0810 5907.37 70888.47
AFSCME 670 1 25.4049 4403.51 52842.15
2 26.6751 4623.69 55484.26
3 28.0089 4854.87 58258.48
4 29.4094 5097.62 61171.40
5 30.8798 5352.50 64229.96
6 31.6518 5486.31 65835.72
7 32.4431 5623.47 67481.61
8 33.2541 5764.05 69168.65
AFSCME 660 Facilities Maintenance Worker II 1 24.8029 4299.17 51590.05 Permit Technician I 2 26.0430 4514.13 54169.56
Street Maintenance Worker II 3 27.3453 4739.84 56878.04 4 28.7125 4976.83 59721.93
5 30.1481 5225.67 62708.03
6 30.9018 5356.31 64275.73
7 31.6744 5490.22 65882.62
8 32.4663 5627.48 67529.70
AFSCME 650 Community Service Officer 1 24.2124 4196.82 50361.86 Property and Evidence Technician I 2 25.4230 4406.66 52879.96 3 26.6943 4627.00 55523.95
4 28.0289 4858.35 58300.14
5 29.4304 5101.26 61215.15
6 30.1661 5228.79 62745.53
7 30.9203 5359.51 64314.17
8 31.6933 5493.50 65922.02
AFSCME 640 Office Assistant II 1 23.6188 4093.92 49127.03 2 24.7998 4298.62 51583.38
3 26.0396 4513.55 54162.55
4 27.3416 4739.22 56870.68
5 28.7088 4976.18 59714.21
6 29.4265 5100.59 61207.07
7 30.1621 5228.10 62737.25
8 30.9163 5358.81 64305.67
AFSCME 630 Facilities Maintenance Worker I 1 21.4210 3712.97 44555.59 Office Assistant I 2 22.4920 3898.61 46783.37
Police Records Specialist I 3 23.6166 4093.55 49122.54
Police Service Assistant 4 24.7974 4298.22 51578.67
Street Maintenance Worker I 5 26.0373 4513.13 54157.60
6 26.6883 4625.96 55511.54
7 27.3555 4741.61 56899.33
8 28.0394 4860.15 58321.81
AFSCME 605 Ambulance Operator/Paramedic 1 17.5709 3045.61 36547.36 2 18.4494 3197.89 38374.73
3 19.3719 3357.79 40293.47
4 20.3405 3525.68 42308.14
5 20.8490 3613.82 43365.84
6 21.3701 3704.17 44449.99
7 21.9045 3796.77 45561.24
AFSCME 600 Ambulance Operator/EMT 1 16.7243 2898.86 34786.31 2 17.5604 3043.80 36525.62
3 18.4384 3195.99 38351.90
4 19.3604 3355.79 40269.49
5 19.8444 3439.69 41276.24
6 20.3405 3525.68 42308.14
7 20.8490 3613.82 43365.84
* Step 6.7.8 (step advancements every 2 years)
**Ranges 605 & 600 - Steps 6.7 have step advancements every 2 years TYPE Tier I Tier II (After 11/26/12)
15 Year Longevity 7.5% 2.5%
20 Year Longevity 5% 2.5%
25 Longevity 2.5% N/A
Bachelor's Degree $110/mo. $110/mo.

Bilingual $85/pp $85/pp
Public Safety Dispatcher II Training 5% 5%
Shift Differential (between 6 pm and 6 am) \ Except AO's 5% 5% Specialized License 5% 5%
Uniform Allowance - Code Compliance & Fire $100/mo. $100/mo.

Uniform Allowance - Police Department $75/mo. $75/mo.

SPECIAL COMPENSATION
9/11/2024 EXHIBIT "B"

GROUP RANGE POSITION TITLE STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
Non-Rep 990 Assistant City Manager 1 93.1129 16,139.56 193,674.76 2 97.7684 16,946.52 203,358.23
3 102.6569 17,793.87 213,526.41
4 107.7898 18,683.56 224,202.74
5 113.1793 19,617.74 235,412.88
6 116.0088 20,108.18 241,298.19
7 118.9090 20,610.89 247,330.65
8 121.8818 21,126.16 253,513.92
Non-Rep 985 Fire Chief 1 88.6789 15,371.01 184,452.08
Police Chief 2 93.1129 16,139.56 193,674.69
3 97.7685 16,946.54 203,358.42
4 102.6569 17,793.86 213,526.34
5 107.7899 18,683.58 224,202.94
6 110.4846 19,150.67 229,808.02
7 113.2468 19,629.44 235,553.22
8 116.0779 20,120.17 241,442.05
Non-Rep 980 1 84.4561 14,639.06 175,668.66
2 88.6789 15,371.01 184,452.08
3 93.1129 16,139.56 193,674.69
4 97.7685 16,946.54 203,358.42
5 102.6569 17,793.86 213,526.34
6 105.2234 18,238.71 218,864.50
7 107.8539 18,694.68 224,336.12
8 110.5503 19,162.04 229,944.52
Non-Rep 975 Director of Public Works 1 80.4344 13,941.96 167,303.49 Director of Comm. and Economic Dev. 2 84.4561 14,639.06 175,668.66 Financial Services Director 3 88.6789 15,371.01 184,452.08 4 93.1129 16,139.56 193,674.69
5 97.7685 16,946.54 203,358.42
6 100.2126 17,370.20 208,442.39
7 102.7180 17,804.46 213,653.46
8 105.2860 18,249.57 218,994.79
Non-Rep 970 Deputy Fire Chief 1 76.6041 13,278.05 159,336.62 Deputy Police Chief 2 80.4344 13,941.96 167,303.46
3 84.4561 14,639.05 175,668.63
4 88.6789 15,371.01 184,452.06
5 93.1129 16,139.56 193,674.67
6 95.4406 16,543.05 198,516.54
7 97.8266 16,956.62 203,479.45
8 100.2724 17,380.54 208,566.43
Non-Rep 965 City Engineer 1 72.9564 12,645.77 151,749.20 Deputy Finance Director 2 76.6041 13,278.05 159,336.64
3 80.4344 13,941.96 167,303.49
4 84.4561 14,639.06 175,668.66
5 88.6789 15,371.01 184,452.08
6 90.8959 15,755.28 189,063.39
7 93.1683 16,149.17 193,789.98
8 95.4975 16,552.89 198,634.73

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

NON-REPRESENTED SALARY SCHEDULE
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:

SALARY SCHEDULE EFF: 07/07/2024
Non-Rep 960 Deputy Dir. of Comm. and Economic Dev. 1 69.4823 12,043.59 144,523.03 2 72.9564 12,645.77 151,749.20
3 76.6041 13,278.05 159,336.64
4 80.4344 13,941.96 167,303.49
5 84.4561 14,639.06 175,668.66
6 86.5675 15,005.03 180,060.38
7 88.7316 15,380.16 184,561.88
8 90.9500 15,764.66 189,175.93
Non-Rep 955 Accounting Services Manager 1 66.1735 11,470.08 137,640.98 Chief Technology Officer 2 69.4823 12,043.59 144,523.03 Human Resources Manager 3 72.9564 12,645.77 151,749.20
Planning Manager 4 76.6041 13,278.05 159,336.64
5 80.4344 13,941.96 167,303.49
6 82.4453 14,290.51 171,486.07
7 84.5064 14,647.77 175,773.22
8 86.6190 15,013.96 180,167.56
Non-Rep 950 Economic Development Manager 1 63.0221 10,923.83 131,085.96 2 66.1735 11,470.07 137,640.81
3 69.4821 12,043.57 144,522.84
4 72.9564 12,645.77 151,749.26
5 76.6043 13,278.06 159,336.73
6 78.5193 13,610.01 163,320.15
7 80.4823 13,950.26 167,403.15
8 82.4944 14,299.02 171,588.23
Non-Rep 945 Chief Building Official 1 60.0214 10,403.70 124,844.44 Facilities Manager 2 63.0224 10,923.89 131,086.66
Public Works/Env. Conserv. Manager 3 66.1735 11,470.08 137,640.98 4 69.4823 12,043.59 144,523.03
5 72.9564 12,645.77 151,749.20
6 74.7803 12,961.91 155,542.92
7 76.6498 13,285.96 159,431.49
8 78.5660 13,618.11 163,417.28
Non-Rep 940 City Clerk 1 57.1633 9,908.29 118,899.46
Fire Marshal 2 60.0214 10,403.70 124,844.44
Fiscal Officer 3 63.0224 10,923.89 131,086.66
4 66.1735 11,470.08 137,640.98
5 69.4823 12,043.59 144,523.03
6 71.2193 12,344.68 148,136.12
7 72.9998 12,653.29 151,839.52
8 74.8248 12,969.63 155,635.50
Non-Rep 935 Code Compliance Manager 1 54.4411 9,436.47 113,237.58 Communications/Event Manager 2 57.1633 9,908.29 118,899.46 3 60.0214 10,403.70 124,844.44
4 63.0224 10,923.89 131,086.66
5 66.1735 11,470.08 137,640.98
6 67.8279 11,756.83 141,082.01
7 69.5236 12,050.76 144,609.06
8 71.2616 12,352.02 148,224.29
Non-Rep 930 Senior Engineer 1 51.8488 8,987.11 107,845.32 2 54.4411 9,436.47 113,237.58
3 57.1633 9,908.29 118,899.46
4 60.0214 10,403.70 124,844.44
5 63.0224 10,923.89 131,086.66
6 64.5980 11,196.99 134,363.82
7 66.2130 11,476.91 137,722.92
8 67.8683 11,763.83 141,165.99
Non-Rep 925 Land Development Engineer 1 49.3798 8,559.15 102,709.83 2 51.8488 8,987.11 107,845.32
3 54.4411 9,436.47 113,237.58
4 57.1633 9,908.29 118,899.46
5 60.0214 10,403.70 124,844.44
6 61.5219 10,663.80 127,965.54
7 63.0600 10,930.39 131,164.68
8 64.6365 11,203.65 134,443.81
Non-Rep 920 Associate Planner 1 47.0283 8,151.57 97,818.88 Associate Civil Engineer 2 49.3798 8,559.15 102,709.83
Licensing Officer 3 51.8488 8,987.11 107,845.32
Sr. Accountant 4 54.4411 9,436.47 113,237.58
Sr. Network Engineer (IT) 5 57.1633 9,908.29 118,899.46 6 58.5923 10,156.00 121,871.95
7 60.0571 10,409.90 124,918.75
8 61.5585 10,670.14 128,041.72
Non-Rep 915 Accountant II 1 44.7889 7,763.40 93,160.84
Engineering Field Project Manager 2 47.0283 8,151.57 97,818.88 Enterprise Applications Engineer 3 49.3798 8,559.15 102,709.83 Enterprise Systems Analyst 4 51.8488 8,987.11 107,845.32 GIS Engineer 5 54.4411 9,436.47 113,237.58
Management Analyst 6 55.8021 9,672.38 116,068.52
7 57.1973 9,914.19 118,970.24
8 58.6271 10,162.04 121,944.49
Non-Rep 910 1 42.6560 7,393.72 88,724.60
2 44.7889 7,763.40 93,160.84
3 47.0283 8,151.57 97,818.88
4 49.3798 8,559.15 102,709.83
5 51.8488 8,987.11 107,845.32
6 53.1449 9,211.79 110,541.45
7 54.4735 9,442.08 113,304.99
8 55.8354 9,678.14 116,137.62
Non-Rep 905 Deputy City Clerk 1 40.6249 7,041.64 84,499.62 Public Works Supervisor 2 42.6560 7,393.72 88,724.60
3 44.7889 7,763.40 93,160.84
4 47.0283 8,151.57 97,818.88
5 49.3798 8,559.15 102,709.83
6 50.6143 8,773.13 105,277.58
7 51.8796 8,992.46 107,909.51
8 53.1766 9,217.27 110,607.25
Non-Rep 900 Senior Analyst 1 38.6903 6,706.32 80,475.84 Senior Human Resources Specialist 2 40.6249 7,041.64 84,499.62 3 42.6560 7,393.72 88,724.60
4 44.7889 7,763.40 93,160.84
5 47.0283 8,151.57 97,818.88
6 48.2040 8,355.36 100,264.35
7 49.4091 8,564.25 102,770.96
8 50.6444 8,778.35 105,340.24
Non-Rep 895 HR Coordinator 1 36.8479 6,386.97 76,643.65 2 38.6903 6,706.32 80,475.84
3 40.6249 7,041.64 84,499.62
4 42.6560 7,393.72 88,724.60
5 44.7889 7,763.40 93,160.84
6 45.9086 7,957.49 95,489.86
7 47.0563 8,156.43 97,877.11
8 48.2328 8,360.34 100,324.03
Non-Rep 890 Administrative Assistant II 1 35.0933 6,082.83 72,993.95 Analyst II 2 36.8479 6,386.97 76,643.65
Events & Recreation Coordinator 3 38.6903 6,706.32 80,475.84 Payroll Coordinator 4 40.6249 7,041.64 84,499.62
Webmaster-Graphic Designer 5 42.6560 7,393.72 88,724.60 6 43.7225 7,578.56 90,942.73
7 44.8155 7,768.03 93,216.30
8 45.9359 7,962.23 95,546.70
Non-Rep 885 Human Resources Specialist 1 33.4221 5,793.17 69,518.05 2 35.0933 6,082.83 72,993.95
3 36.8479 6,386.97 76,643.65
4 38.6903 6,706.32 80,475.84
5 40.6249 7,041.64 84,499.62
6 41.6405 7,217.68 86,612.12
7 42.6815 7,398.12 88,777.42
8 43.7485 7,583.07 90,996.85
Non-Rep 880 Analyst I 1 31.8306 5,517.31 66,207.67
Payroll Specialist 2 33.4221 5,793.17 69,518.05
3 35.0933 6,082.83 72,993.95
4 36.8479 6,386.97 76,643.65
5 38.6903 6,706.32 80,475.84
6 39.6576 6,873.98 82,487.74
7 40.6490 7,045.83 84,549.92
8 41.6653 7,221.97 86,663.66
Non-Rep 870 Administrative Assistant I 1 28.8713 5,004.36 60,052.31 Human Resources Assistant 2 30.3149 5,254.58 63,054.92
3 31.8306 5,517.31 66,207.67
4 33.4221 5,793.17 69,518.05
5 35.0933 6,082.83 72,993.95
6 35.9706 6,234.90 74,818.81
7 36.8699 6,390.77 76,689.28
8 37.7916 6,550.54 78,606.51
* Step 6.7.8 (step advancements every 2 years)
Part-Time | Temp | Limited Term

STATUS POSITION TITLE HOURLY
LT Ambulance Operator/EMT $ 16.72
LT Ambulance Operator/Paramedic $ 17.57
LT Fire Battalion Chief $ 58.26
LT Fire Recruit $ 27.00
LT Police Officer Recruit $ 27.00
PT Background Investigator $ 38.86
PT IT Technician $ 30.89
PT Office Assistant $ 22.50
PT Police Cadet $ 16.00
PT Public Safety Dispatcher $ 35.00
Tier I (Hired Before 7/1/22)
15 Year Longevity 7.5%
20 Year Longevity 5.0%
25 Longevity 2.5%
Bilingual 2.5%
Master's Degree 5.0%
Uniform Allowance (Safety Positions) $140/mo
POST Executive Certificate (Safety Positions) 5.0%
Car Allowance (By approval) $250/mo
Smartphone Stipend (By approval) $55/mo
Tier II (After 7/1/22)
15 Year Longevity | 1x lump sum payment 7.5%
20 Year Longevity | 1x lump sum payment 5%
25 Longevity | 1x lump sum payment 5%
Bilingual $85/pp
Master's Degree 2.5%
Uniform Allowance (Safety Positions) $140/mo
POST Executive Certificate (Safety Positions) 5%
Car Allowance (By approval) $250/mo
TYPE
TYPE

SPECIAL COMPENSATION
9/11/2024 EXHIBIT "C"

GROUP RANGE POSITION TITLE STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
POA 130 Police Officer 1 41.2220 7145.14 85741.63
2 43.2830 7502.39 90028.72
3 45.4473 7877.51 94530.15
Step not in use per article 10.1 4 47.2651 8192.61 98311.36 5 49.6284 8602.24 103226.93
6 52.1098 9032.36 108388.27
7 53.4125 9258.17 111097.98
8 54.7478 9489.62 113875.43
*Step 7.8 (step advancements every 2 years)
Tier 1 Tier II (After 01/01/13)
15 Year Longevity 7.5% N/A
20 Year Longevity 5% N/A
Advanced (A) Post Certificate 5% 5%
Intermediate (I) Post Certificate 5% 5%
Bilingual $225/pp $225/pp
Canine Handler (Canine Officr/Animal Premium) $225/pp $225/pp Field Training Officer $225/pp $225/pp
Gang Officer $225/pp $225/pp
Homeless Liaison $225/pp $225/pp
Investigator $225/pp $225/pp
Motor Officer $225/pp $225/pp
PACT Team $225/pp $225/pp
School Resource Officer $225/pp $225/pp
Uniform Allowance $140/mo $140/mo

SPECIAL COMPENSATION
TYPE

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

POA SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024 SALARY SCHEDULE EFF: 01/07/2024

ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
9/11/2024 EXHIBIT "D"

GROUP RANGE POSITION TITLE STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
PMA 271 Police Commander 1 72.7935 12617.54 151410.52
2 76.4333 13248.42 158981.06
3 80.2549 13910.84 166930.10
4 84.2676 14606.38 175276.61
5 88.4810 15336.70 184040.44
6 90.6930 15720.12 188641.44
7 92.9604 16113.12 193357.49
8 95.2844 16515.95 198191.42
PMA 251 Police Sergeant 1 62.0355 10752.82 129033.85
2 65.1373 11290.46 135485.54
3 68.3941 11854.99 142259.82
4 71.8139 12447.73 149372.81
5 75.4045 13070.12 156841.45
6 77.2896 13396.87 160762.48
7 79.2219 13731.80 164781.55
8 81.2025 14075.09 168901.09
*Step 6.7.8 (step advancements every 2 years)
Tier 1 Tier II (After 01/01/13)
15 Year Longevity 7.5% N/A
20 Year Longevity 5% N/A
25 Year Longevity 2.5% N/A
BA/BS Degree - Police Sergeant $250 pp $250 pp
Bilingual - Sworn $215 pp $215 pp
Master's Degree - Police Commander $295 pp $295 pp
Management Incentive Pay - Police Commander 1.55 hr/pp 1.55 hr/pp POST Management Certificate - Commanders $295 pp $295 pp POST Supervisory Certificate - Sergeant $250 pp $250 pp Professional Standards/Police Administrative Officer $250 pp $250 pp Detective Sergeant $280 pp $280 pp
Homeless Liaison $250 pp $250 pp
Narcotics $250 pp $250 pp
PACT Team Sergeant $250 pp $250 pp
Special Operations $250 pp $250 pp
Uniform Allowance - Sworn $140 mo $140 mo

SPECIAL COMPENSATION
TYPE

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

PMA SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 SALARY SCHEDULE EFF: 07/07/2024

ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
9/11/2024 EXHIBIT "E"

GROUP RANGE POSITION STEP HOURLY ANNUAL FLSA OT TOTAL ANNUAL MONTHLY CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 1 25.7555 75200.90 1957.42 77158.32 6429.86 CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 2 27.0432 78960.79 2055.28 81016.07 6751.34 CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 3 28.3954 82908.81 2158.05 85066.86 7088.91 CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 4 29.8152 87054.59 2265.96 89320.55 7443.38 CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 5 31.3059 91406.98 2379.25 93786.23 7815.52 CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 6 32.0885 93691.98 2438.73 96130.71 8010.89 CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 7 32.8907 96034.37 2499.69 98534.06 8211.17 CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 8 33.7130 98435.23 2562.19 100997.42 8416.45 CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 1 37.0954 77158.31
CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 2 38.9500 81016.07
CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 3 40.8975 85066.86
CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 4 42.9426 89320.55
CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 5 45.0895 93786.23
CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 6 46.2166 96130.70
CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 7 47.3721 98534.06
CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 8 48.5565 100997.41
CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 1 29.8153 87054.87 2265.96 89320.83 7443.40 CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 2 31.3060 91407.25 2379.26 93786.51 7815.54 CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 3 32.8713 95977.82 2498.22 98476.04 8206.34 CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 4 34.5149 100776.51 2623.13 103399.64 8616.64 CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 5 36.2405 105815.17 2754.28 108569.45 9047.45 CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 6 37.1467 108460.97 2823.15 111284.12 9273.68 CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 7 38.0753 111172.41 2893.72 114066.13 9505.51 CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 8 39.0272 113951.43 2966.07 116917.50 9743.12 CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 1 42.9428 89320.83
CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 2 45.0896 93786.51
CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 3 47.3443 98476.03
CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 4 49.7114 103399.63
CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 5 52.1969 108569.45
CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 6 53.5020 111284.11
CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 7 54.8395 114066.14
CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 8 56.2104 116917.50
CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 1 31.4896 91943.2 2393.21 94336.41 7861.37 CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 2 33.0640 96540.24 2512.86 99053.10 8254.43 CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 3 34.7171 101367.07 2638.50 104005.57 8667.13 CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 4 36.4529 106435.24 2770.42 109205.66 9100.47 CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 5 38.2757 111757.45 2908.95 114666.40 9555.53 CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 6 39.2326 114551.38 2981.68 117533.06 9794.42 CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 7 40.2134 117415.09 3056.22 120471.31 10039.28 CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 8 41.2188 120350.51 3132.63 123483.14 10290.26 CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 1 45.3540 94336.39
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 2 47.6218 99053.11
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 3 50.0026 104005.57
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 4 52.5028 109205.66
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 5 55.1281 114666.41

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

CCPFA SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 SALARY SCHEDULE EFF: 01/07/2024

ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 6 56.5063 117533.06
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 7 57.9189 120471.30
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 8 59.3669 123483.14
* Step 6.7.8 (step advancements every 2 years)
M Represents 40-hour work week
Type Tier I Tier II (Hired after 01/07/15)
15 Year Longevity 7.5% N/A
20 Year Longevity 5% N/A
25 Longevity 2.5% N/A
Bilingual $110/pp $110/pp
DMV Instructor 5% 5%
Degree and 2 Company Officer Courses 5% 5%
Firefighter II Certificate 5% 5%
Fire/Company Officer Certificate 5% 5%
Paramedic (Fire Engineer) Sinc 5% 5%
Uniform Allowance (after 12-months) $150/mo. $150/mo.

SPECIAL COMPENSATION
9/11/2024 EXHIBIT "F"

GROUP RANGE POSITION STEP HOURLY ANNUAL FLSA OT TOTAL ANNUAL MONTHLY CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 1 37.5100 109521.55 2850.76 112372.31 9364.36 CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 2 39.3854 114997.40 2993.29 117990.69 9832.56 CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 3 41.3546 120747.16 3142.95 123890.11 10324.18 CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 4 43.4224 126784.89 3300.10 130084.99 10840.42 CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 5 45.5935 133123.83 3465.11 136588.94 11382.41 CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 6 46.7334 136452.04 3551.74 140003.78 11666.98 CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 7 47.9017 139863.29 3640.53 143503.82 11958.65 CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 8 49.0992 143359.76 3731.54 147091.30 12257.61 CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 1 54.0251 112372.30
CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 2 56.7263 117990.69
CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 3 59.5625 123890.11
CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 4 62.5409 130084.99
CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 5 65.6678 136588.94
CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 6 67.3095 140003.78
CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 7 68.9923 143503.80
CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 8 70.7170 147091.29
CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 1 44.5069 129951.46 3382.52 133333.98 11111.17 CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 2 46.7322 136448.74 3551.65 140000.39 11666.70 CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 3 49.0689 143271.49 3620.63 146892.12 12241.01 CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 4 51.5224 150435.18 3915.70 154350.88 12862.57 CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 5 54.0984 157956.62 4111.48 162068.10 13505.67 CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 6 55.4508 161905.45 4214.26 166119.71 13843.31 CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 7 56.8372 165953.32 4319.63 170272.95 14189.41 CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 8 58.2581 170101.86 4427.62 174529.48 14544.12 CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 1 64.1029 133333.99
CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 2 67.3079 140000.38
CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 3 70.6734 147000.73
CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 4 74.2071 154350.88
CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 5 77.9174 162068.10
CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 6 79.8653 166119.72
CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 7 81.8620 170272.95
CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 8 83.9084 174529.47
* Step 6.7.8 (step advancements every 2 years)
M Represents 40-hour work week
Type Tier I Tier II (Hired after 01/07/15)
15 Year Longevity 7.5% 2.5%
20 Year Longevity 5.0% 5.0%
25 Longevity 2.5% 7.5%
Associate Degree + 2 Chief Officer Courses (Fire Captain) 5.0% 5.0% Bachelor Degree (Fire Captain) 5.0% 5.0%
Bilingual $100/pp $100/pp
Chief Officer Certificate (Fire Captain) 5.0% 5.0%
Fire Chief Designation (Division & Battalion Chief) 5.0% 5.0% Management Incentive (Fire Battalion Chiefs) 1.55 hr/pp 1.55 hr/pp Management Incentive (Division Chiefs) 3.85 hr/pp 3.85 hr/pp Master's Degree (Division & Battalion Chief) 5.0% 5.0%
Paramedic (Fire Captain - Assigned) 5.0% 5.0%
Paramedic (Fire Captain - Not Assigned) $100/mo $100/mo Uniform Allowance $140/mo $140/mo

SPECIAL COMPENSATION

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

CCFMA SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 SALARY SCHEDULE EFF: 01/07/2024

ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.I
Meeting Date: September 11, 2024
From: John A. Corella - Director of Public Works
Title: Reject Bids for the Construction of the Public Works Yard Fence Replacement Project
RECOMMENDATION:

To reject all bids received for the construction of the Public Works Yard Fence Replacement project; and direct staff to make the necessary revisions to the project specifications and to readvertise for construction bids.

BACKGROUND:

The perimeter fencing at the city’s Public Works Maintenance Yard (PW) needs replacement.

The current perimeter chain link was installed over 30 years ago. The cost to maintain the gates and fence have increased significantly over the years. The chain link fencing is easy to cut through and staff often finds large areas of the fence damaged and cut open allowing access to the public works yard after hours. Thus, the Public Works Yard Fence Replacement project was included in the FY 2023/24 biennial budget.

The scope of the project consists of the removal, disposal, and salvaging of the existing chain link perimeter fence at the PW yard and installation of new perimeter anti-climb anti-cut fencing, including furnishing all supervision, labor, materials, equipment and tools, utility work, traffic control, and public services coordination required for the completion of the project.

DISCUSSION:

On May 2, 2024, the City advertised an invitation to bid, requesting qualified contractors to perform the described scope of work found in Bid No. B24-65E, which includes the plans and specifications for this project. This solicitation was made available to contractors for nineteen (19) calendar days and advertised in the following locations:
• Desert Sun – Published on May 2, 2024
• PlanIt Print Works – From May 2, 2024 until May 21, 2024 • City Website – From May 2, 2024 until May 21, 2024
On May 21, 2024, a bid opening was held at City Hall, but no construction bids were received.

On June 4, 2024, the City readvertised an invitation to bid for sixteen (16) days in the following locations:
• Desert Sun – Published on June 4, 2024
• PlanIt Print Works – From June 4, 2024 until June 20, 2024 • City Website – From June 4, 2024 until June 20, 2024
On June 20, 2024, the City received three (3) bid proposals for this project. Immediately following the bid opening, the lowest apparent bidder, EcoMaster, requested to withdraw their bid due to a misunderstanding of the bid submission process and requirements. Thus EcoMaster’s bid was withdrawn. The following table lists each bidder by total cost:

RANK CONTRACTOR AMOUNT
1 AB Fence Company, Inc. (Beaumont, CA) $351,500.00
2 Country Estate Fence (Corona, CA) $366,215.55
3 EcoMaster (Rancho Mirage, CA)* $224,830.00
*Withdrew bid on June 20, 2024
During the review of the bids received, the Planning Department requested to change the height and the design of the fence to meet the standards of the City’s Municipal Code. The differences between the fence design in the original bid and the changes requested by the Planning Department are attached to this report.

The changes requested represent a substantial change in the height and design of the fencing. Thus, staff determined the bids need to be rejected and rebid with the revised specified modifications per the specifications and the city’s purchasing ordinance. Staff recommends all the bids be rejected by the City Council, the plans and specifications be revised, and the project be readvertised to receive bids.

City staff recommends the City Council reject all bids received for the construction of the Public Works Yard Fence Replacement project; and direct staff to make the necessary revisions to the project specifications, and to readvertise for construction bids.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This recommended action will not have a fiscal impact.

When this item comes back after the project has been readvertised, city staff will propose to fund the project from the Environmental Fund and General Fund. An estimated budget is shown in the table below:

FISCAL YEAR DESCRIPTION GENERAL LEDGER

ACCOUNT CODES

PROJECT

CODE AMOUNT

ONE TIME
or

ONGOING
2024-2025 Environmental
Fund
246-900-910-911-
8300-8301 M08819 $200,000 ONE TIME
2024-2025 General Fund 100-400-480-481-
8300-8301 M08819 $200,000 ONE TIME
Totals $400,000
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal B: Community Investment
Objective: Cathedral City roads, gateways, public spaces, and other city infrastructure are well planned, designed, constructed, and maintained.

ATTACHMENTS:
1- Fence Pictures
Attachment 1

FENCE DESIGN
Original Bid Fence design – Height = 10 ft – No cut, no climb, see-through fence Proposed Fence Design – Height = 8 ft - No cut, no climb with 3 ft shutter barrier.

Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.J
Meeting Date: September 11, 2024
From: Tracey Hermosillo, City Clerk
Title: Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting on October 18, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

To adopt a Resolution designating Mayor Mark Carnevale as the Voting Delegate and Councilmembers Raymond Gregory and Rita Lamb as the Alternate Voting Delegates to represent Cathedral City at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting, which will be held on October 18, 2024.

BACKGROUND:

Cathedral City is a member of the League of California Cities. Each year the League holds an Annual Conference. This year the Conference will be held October 16 – 18, 2024, in Long Beach at the Long Beach Convention Center.

DISCUSSION:

An important part of the Annual Conference is the Annual Business Meeting, which will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024. At this meeting, the League membership will consider and take action on resolutions that establish League policy. In order for Cathedral City to vote at the Annual Business Meeting, Council must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates.

Procedures have been established intended to ensure the integrity of the voting process at the Annual Business Meeting and are attached in the letter dated July 10, 2024 (Attachment A). As indicated in the letter and consistent with the League bylaws, it is requested the City Council designate a voting delegate and alternates, by Council action, to represent the City at this meeting. This action must be submitted to the League no later than September 25, 2024. This year Mayor Mark Carnevale and Councilmembers Raymond Gregory and Rita Lamb will be attending the conference and therefor it is staff’s recommendation that the City Council designate Mayor Mark Carnevale as the voting delegate and Councilmembers Raymond Gregory and Rita Lamb as the alternates for the annual business meeting.

Attached for Council’s consideration is a Resolution (Attachment B) which includes the designation of Mayor Mark Carnevale as the voting delegate and Councilmembers Raymond Gregory and Rita Lamb as alternates, which will satisfy the League’s requirements enabling Cathedral City to participate in the Annual Business Meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact with this item.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

None
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Attachment A

2. Attachment B
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org

DATE: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Oct. 16-18, 2024 Long Beach Convention Center
Every year, the League of California Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.

Taking place on Oct. 18, the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions.

To cast a vote during the General Assembly, your city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.

Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone.

Following council action, please submit your city’s delegates through the online submission portal by Wed., Sept. 25. When completing the Voting Delegate submission form, you will be asked to attest that council action was taken. You will need to be signed in to your My Cal Cities account when submitting the form.

Submitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide pre-conference communications with voting delegates.

Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration is open on the Cal Cities website.

Council Action Advised by September 25, 2024
For a city to cast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly.

Please view Cal Cities’ event and meeting policy in advance of the conference.

Transferring Voting Card to Non-Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official.

Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 18, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be closed during roll calls and voting.

The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.

Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city’s voting delegate and alternates.

Once again, thank you for submitting your voting delegate and alternates by Wednesday, Sept. 25. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at [email protected].

Attachments:
• General Assembly Voting Guidelines
• Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org General Assembly Voting Guidelines

1. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.

2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.

3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly.

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5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate.

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7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY,

CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES

REPRESENTING CATHEDRAL CITY AT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 18, 2024 WHEREAS, the League of California Cities (“League”) will be holding its 2024 Annual Conference from October 16, 2024, to October 18, 2024, at the Long Beach Convention Center, and

WHEREAS, the League’s Annual Business Meeting will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, during the General Assembly of the Annual Conference; and WHEREAS, in order for Cathedral City to participate in the 2024 Annual Business Meeting, the League bylaws require the City Council to designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to designate a voting delegate and two alternates to represent Cathedral City at the Annual Business Meeting to be held on October 18, 2024;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY,

CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Mark Carnevale is hereby designated as the Voting Delegate representing Cathedral City at the Annual Business Meeting to be held on October 18, 2024.

SECTION 2. Raymond Gregory and Rita Lamb are hereby designated as the Alternate Voting Delegates representing Cathedral City at the Annual Business Meeting to be held on October 18, 2024.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Cathedral City held on this 11th day of September 2024.

Mark Carnevale, Mayor
ATTEST:

Tracey R. Hermosillo, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Eric Vail, City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

I, TRACEY R. HERMOSILLO, CITY CLERK of the City of Cathedral City, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City held on the 11th day of September 2024 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Tracey R. Hermosillo, City Clerk
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 4.A
Meeting Date: September 11, 2024
From: Andrew Firestine, Community and Economic Development Director Title: Specific Plan Amendment 99-58-A (Uptown Village Specific Plan) and Design Review 23-003 (Rosemount Storage Project)
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Find that the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was prepared in conformance with Section 15063 and other applicable sections of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and determine that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Measure Reporting Plan prepared for the project based on the findings contained in the agenda report; and

2. Introduce, provide first reading, by title only, and waive further reading of an ordinance adopting Specific Plan Amendment 99-55-A to the Uptown Village Specific Plan, based on the findings and conclusions contained in the agenda report; and

3. Approve Design Review 23-003, based on the findings and conclusions contained in the agenda report and subject to the attached conditions of approval.

FINDINGS:

1. Find that the proposed Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) prepared for the project has adequately addressed any significant adverse impacts through implementation of mitigation measures identified in the IS/MND based on the following findings:
a. The record as a whole, including the IS/MND and any comments received, demonstrates that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment with the implementation of mitigation measures; and
b. The Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the Lead Agency’s independent judgment and analysis; and
c. In accordance with Section 15074, Chapter 3, Title 14, of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines), the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program contained in Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration, dated June 2024, shall serve as the City’s reporting program for monitoring the mitigation measures specified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration.

2. Adopt an Ordinance approving Specific Plan Amendment 99-58-A of the Uptown Village Specific Plan based on the following findings:
a. The City Council considered all of the evidence submitted into the administrative record, which includes, but is not limited to:
i. the staff report prepared for the project;
ii. the staff presentation;
iii. public comments, both oral and written, received, and/or submitted at, or prior to, the public hearing supporting and/or opposing the staff recommendation; and
iv. testimony and/or comments from the applicant and its representatives submitted to the City in both written and oral form at, or prior to, the public hearing; and
b. The proposed SPA establishes Planning Unit 4, which identifies permitted uses, development standards, architectural standards, sign, and landscaping standards consistent with the General Commercial (GC) land use designation. The GC designation provides for the development of commercial centers that serve the entire community and the larger regional market, including supermarket anchors and big box retailers. The SPA is consistent with the following policies:
i. General Land Use Policy 4: to encourage in-fill development and lot consolidation shall be encouraged as means of enhancing existing development and as a means of optimizing the use of existing roadways and utility infrastructure.
ii. Commercial Policy 1: Ensure that neighborhood-serving commercial development is strategically sited within or in proximity of residents and complementary businesses to maximize multi-modal access and minimize the need for vehicle travel to meet daily shopping and other commercial needs and to encourage lot consolidation and the submission and processing of integrated development plans along major arterials and other roadways where strip commercial may develop, including Date Palm Drive and other locations; and iii. Community Design Element Goal 1: that calls for a high quality of life through careful, meticulous planning, and sustainable community design and development that balances aesthetic, economic, social, and environmental needs, and goals, while ensuring a highly livable urban and natural environment for future generations.
c. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare. The amendment applies to the remaining 7.16 acres within the UVSP and allows for a fresh, contemporary development strategy the provides flexibility for future development to be designed in response to market demand.

Development within the amendment area is subject to development standards and standard conditions requiring the construction of public street improvements and on- site infrastructure improvements to adequately serve development.

3. Approve Design Review 23-003 based on the following findings and subject to the attached conditions of approval:
a. The project is consistent with General Commercial (GC) designation of the General Plan, which provides for provides for the development of commercial centers that serve the entire community and the larger regional market, including supermarket anchors and big box retailers. It is also consistent with the General Plan land use and community design element goals and policies. The project is consistent with the development standards of the underling Planning Community Commercial (PCC) zone district. It is also consistent with the standards proposed for Planning Unit 4 under the SPA; and
b. The project is desirable for the development of the community in that it will benefit the community by consolidation and development of vacant urban parcels and attracting people to the area who will also likely patronize various commercial uses located in the vicinity; and
c. The site for the project is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use inclusive of yards, setbacks, walls, landscaping, parking, and other features as proposed in the SPA; and
c. Date Palm Drive is designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated or to be generated by the project. The site plan including traffic circulation, on-site and off-site safety considerations, pedestrian circulation and safety, arrangement of off-street parking and loading facilities, and provision of municipal and public services; and
e. In accordance with Section 15074, Chapter 3, Title 14, of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines), a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared which considered potential environmental impacts of the project and incorporated mitigation measures mitigating potential significant impacts to levels of insignificance; and
f. The applicant agrees to comply with any and all conditions imposed by the City Council.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1. Specific Plan Amendment 99-58-A to the Uptown Village Specific Plan, proposes to:
a. Establish Planning Unit 4.
b. Establish two development scenarios with a mix of land uses for development of the proposed project and future uses in an expedited manner. c. Update development and architectural standards which will have materials that harmonize with, and enhance, surrounding architecture.
d. Establish diversity in building materials to create visual interest. e. Establish landscaping standards.
f. Reduce parking standards.
g. Establish a Master Sign Program for Planning Unit 4. h. Allow administrative design review of subsequent development applications.

SPA 99-55-A is a legislative act subject to the City Council’s approval, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.

2. Design Review 23-003 proposes to:
a. Development a two-story, 115,000 square foot self-storage facility that provides up to 842 storage units ranging in size from twenty-five (25) square feet to two-hundred and fifty (250) square feet;
b. Development of a 4,725 square foot retail building; and c. Related site improvements.

BACKGROUND:

The Uptown Village Specific Plan (UVSP), comprises 17.4 acres and was originally adopted by the Cathedral City City Council on November 13,1996. The UVSP was subsequently amended in May of 1999 and January of 2006. The intent of the UVSP was to create a development which provides a transition from the high-speed, automobile orientation of the Date Palm Drive frontage to an internal character of a low-speed, pedestrian scale “village” which adjoins, and is compatible with, neighboring conventional single family suburban subdivisions.

The applicant, Jason Borg, submitted Specific Plan Amendment 99-55-A (SPA) and Design Review 23-003 (DR) on December 28, 2023 to amend the UVSP by establishing a new planning area within the 17.4 acre specific plan area for the development of a two-story, 115,000 square foot self-storage facility and future commercial uses on a 7.16-acre site located on the east side of Date Palm Drive, between McCallum Way and Rosemount Road.

The UVSP area is partially built out with two commercial buildings – Aaron Brothers (currently vacant) and Dollar Tree – at the northeast corner of Date Palm Drive and McCallum Way, multi-family residential (Heritage Park Senior Apartments), and single-family residential to the east between McCallum Way and Rosemount Avenue. The project site is designated General Commercial and Planned Community Commercial (PCC) on the City’s 2040 General Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map, respectively.

On August 7, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed IS/MND, SPA 99-55-A and Design Review 23-003 to allow a self-storage facility and other commercial uses on the site.

The Planning Commission raised concerns about the possibility of allowing more storage facilities, the number of fast-food restaurants and the amount of open space in the SPA area.

After discussion, the Planning Commission recommended adding restrictions to the SPA.

These include limiting storage facilities to one on the entire site, no more than two fast food restaurants on the entire site, and providing sufficient open space to meet the requirements listed in the SP.

During the public hearing public testimony was received from three residents, the adjacent commercial property owner to the south, and the applicant’s representative. The residents expressed opposition to the extension of Rosemount Road to Date Palm Drive. As discussed further below, Rosemount Road is already a dedicated public right-of-way, shown on Assessor Parcel Maps, that is planned to extend to Date Palm Drive. The road is partially constructed within the residential neighborhood with a ramp, curb and gutter on one side of the street. The adjacent commercial property owner expressed concerns that the SPA changes the commercial design considered in the SP and that the project conflicts with the commercial CC&Rs. The SP has been in place since 1998 and does not support build out of the remaining 7 acres. The SPA provides for modernization and flexibility to facilitate its build out. Regarding the CC&Rs, the CC&Rs the applicant’s representative has stated that the project is in compliance with the CC&Rs. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with them as the City does not enforce the CC&Rs.

The Planning Commission considered the staff report and public testimony and found that the proposed applications contained sufficient information, findings, and direction to effectively carry out the intent of the general plan and other pertinent city policies and regulations and voted to adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the IS/MND, SPA 99-55-A and Design Review 23-003, subject to the attached revised conditions of approval.

DISCUSSION:

Specific Plan Amendment. The SPA (Attachment 1) applies to approximately 7.16 acres designated for commercial development and comprises the remainder of vacant land of the UVSP area at the southeast corner of Date Palm Drive and future extension of Rosemount Road. The SPA proposes:

The SPA proposes to modify the existing UVSP to create a new Planning Unit 4 for build out the remaining commercial area. The SPA establishes modern development, architectural and landscape guidelines standards, and establishes permitted land uses, conditional land uses, prohibited land uses consistent with the Cathedral City General Plan.

The current SP is outdated. The commercial properties to the south developed between 2014 and 2016 and the remaining undeveloped land of the SP area has been idle with little to no development interest. There is no market for the build-out of the SP as conceptualized. This SPA intends to provide flexibility for future developers to design projects that respond to current market demand. This SPA will supersede the development guidelines and regulations of the UVSP to allow for a fresh, contemporary development strategy for the remaining 7.16- acres. Uses allowed in Planning Unit 4 allow various commercials uses, which include small scale retail and big-box commercial uses. The purpose of the SPA is to provide maximum flexibility with commercial development while maintaining architectural and open space standards that contribute to a safe and attractive commercial center.

Land Use Categories.

The SPA includes conceptual development of the project site in two phases and under two different buildout scenarios and demonstrates the two future development scenarios could evolve. Refer to Attachments 3 and 4, excerpts from the SPA.

Scenario 1 includes:
a. two-story self-storage (±115,000 sq. ft.), retail space, office and loading areas. b. two drive-through restaurants (±2,413 sq. ft and 4,617 sq. ft.). c. three retail buildings (2 @ 3,217 sq. ft. each, 1 @ ±4,725 sq. ft.). d. associated parking, trash enclosures, landscaping, internal circulation system and onsite landscaping (+/- 68,666 sq. ft. or 21% of the site). e. monument sign for the overall facility at the main entry on Date Palm Drive.

Scenario 2 includes:
a. two-story self-storage (±115,000 sq. ft.), retail space, office and loading areas. b. big-box retail (±50,000 sq. ft.).
c. one retail building (±4,725 sq. ft.).
d. associated parking, trash enclosures, landscaping, internal circulation system. e. monument sign for the overall facility at the main entry on Date Palm Drive.

The conceptual site plan scenarios are solely included in this SPA as examples of possible site development. Planning Area 4 may be built-out with any of the identified uses in the SPA.

Each future development proposal will require its own design review, per Section 9.78.050 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code, which permits the Architectural Review Committee to take final action of future architectural and landscape plans for Planning Area 4. In addition, all future development proposals are anticipated to be processed administratively by City staff.

Development Standards. The SPA will supersede the development guidelines and regulations of the UVSP to allow for a fresh, contemporary development strategy for the remaining 7.16- acres. Uses allowed in Planning Unit 4 allow various commercials uses, which include small scale retail and big-box commercial uses. The purpose of the SPA is to provide maximum flexibility with commercial development while maintaining architectural and open space standards that contribute to a safe and attractive commercial center.

The SPA proposes to establish Planning Unit 4 with identified permitted uses, development standards, architectural standards, sign, and landscaping standards consistent with the General Commercial (GC) land use designation. The GC designation provides for the development of commercial centers that serve the entire community and the larger regional market, including supermarket anchors and big box retailers. The SPA is consistent with the General Plan, as identified in the above findings.

Standard SPA Required SPA Proposed
Building Height 36 feet max 36 feet max.

Parking Setbacks Date Palm: 15 feet.

Rosemount Rd.: 10 feet.

Date Palm: 15 feet min. (10 feet
shall be landscaped if there is a
sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk
the entire area shall be
landscaped).

Rosemount Rd.: 10 feet min. (5’
landscape and 5’ foot sidewalk)
Building Setbacks Date Palm: 20 feet.

Rosemount Rd.: 10 feet.

Date Palm: 20 feet.

Rosemount Rd.: 10 feet.

Parking Storage: 115 spaces (1:1,000
sq. ft.)
General Commercial: 16 spaces
(1:300 sq. ft.)
Storage: 12 spaces (1:10,000 sq.
ft.) -Based on parking analysis
General Commercial: 19 spaces
(1:250 sq. ft.)
DR 23-003 is consistent with the proposed SPA, which is being amended to allow for personal storage facility uses and a variety of commercial/retail uses and provides for modernized development standards. The site plan and preliminary grading plans are included as Attachments 5 and 6.

Phasing Plan. The SPA proposes to develop the project site in phases under two different buildout scenarios. Phase 1 will only include a two-story self-storage (±115,000 sq. ft.), retail space, office and loading areas and monument signs. Other phases of the project site will develop based on market demand and be developed under future development applications.

Development of the remainder of the site could vary based on the development scenarios discussed earlier above but would include a combination of restaurants, retail, and commercial uses as listed in the SPA document. Conditions of approval have been incorporated for the two phases, which includes an administrative approval process for the buildout of Planning Unit 4.

Public Improvements. The project site has street frontage along Date Palm Drive and Rosemount Road. Conditions of approval require the applicant to improve the public right of way (street, curb, gutter sidewalk and parkway landscaping) along Date Palm Drive and includes a dedicated right-turn lane onto Rosemount Road.

Rosemount Road is a dedicated public street that will continue from where it currently ends on the east end to Date Palm Drive. Although it is not built, it is planned, and “on paper” the street already exists. The applicant will be required to construct frontage improvements along Rosemount Road, extending the road to Date Palm Drive. This intersection will be signalized.

North of Rosemount Road, the Planning Division is processing a development application for a 204-unit multiple family project. This project will also be conditioned to construct Rosemount Road improvements.

Architecture. The self-storage facility is proposed to be thirty-two (32) feet in height to the top of the parapet wall and twenty-five (25) feet to the second story roof plate. The proposed height is below the maximum allowed by the PCC zoning district of thirty-six (36) feet and consistent with the SPA. The building will have a contemporary architecture style with sleek urban aesthetics. Features include metal canopies, corrugated metal roll-up doors, perforated metal panels, metal coping, textured metal panels, stone veneer, medium and fine sand stucco finishes, and a flat roof. The building will mainly consist of a neutral color scheme with dark metal accents that gives the building a warm appearance and depth. The windows will be double pane, tinted glass, with aluminum moldings. The architectural elevations, floor plans and materials and color board are included as Attachments 7 through 9.

An existing six-foot block wall is constructed along the entire eastern boundary of the project site to separate existing residential uses from the commercial area of the site. Low block walls are proposed along Date Palm Drive to add aesthetics and block views of vehicles in the parking lot from the roadway.

As for the remainder of Planning Unit 4, it is anticipated that architectural styles will have materials and finishes that harmonize with, and enhance, the surrounding architecture within the project. The selection of materials, colors, and finishes should align with the intended architectural style of the building. Emphasis is placed on the use of high-quality materials suited for the desert environment. Diversity in materials, including but not limited to smooth stucco, wood, metals, wrought iron, stone veneer, finished concrete, and plaster textures, is encouraged to create visual interest.

The Planning Unit 4 Architectural Character is not intended to promote any particular architectural style but rather depict design features (such as massing, form, materials, etc.) representative of the types of developments that would be comparable within the allowed uses for Planning Unit 4.

Building Form and Massing - Building and Massing shall include the following:
a. Include varying roof lines for enhanced building form and architectural interest. b. Varying architectural massing and forms to create opportunities for material and color changes.
c. Massing techniques may include varying roof lines, overhangs, building pop-outs, as well as recessed glass in thickened walls.
d. Articulate building massing and enhanced architectural treatment to denote primary building entries.

Open Spaces and Shade - Open Space and Shade shall consider the following:
a. Public gathering spaces such as outdoor plazas and patios shall be encouraged in commercial retail or restaurant buildings.
b. Trees, planting, and comfortable site furnishings contribute to enhanced enjoyment of these spaces.
c. Metal and fabric awnings and shade structures enhance human comfort and shall be used for outdoor seating areas.

Façade Articulation – Façade Articulation shall consider the following:
a. Varied details around openings such as arches, moldings, columns, and wrought ironwork add visual interest to facades.
b. Articulated architectural form to create shadow lines, opportunities to change color and materials, and to comfort human scale design.
c. Building facades and design concepts should be reflective of building, structure, and scale.

Pedestrian Pathways - Pedestrian Pathways will include the following:
a. Promote safe pedestrian movement through highly visible pathways and walkways. b. Encourage sidewalk pavers or stamped concrete at building entries and high traffic pedestrian areas.
c. Pedestrian and plaza spaces shall be thoughtfully separated from parking lots and vehicular movement through creative landscaping and built structures.

Parking. The parking requirements for the project require one space for each 1,000 sq. ft., which totals 115 spaces. However, this is excessive. Self-storage facilities are characterized by very low levels of traffic and thus need relatively few parking spaces. The parking spaces are used by customers, typically occupying these spaces for very short durations, to obtain information and rent storage units. Subsequently, storage unit customers infrequently access their units and, on average, spend about 15 minutes at the facility before exiting.

The applicant has provided data to justify a reduction in the parking requirements. According to the Institute of Transportation Engineer’s, parking requirements for storage facilities are

0.1/1,000 sf on weekdays and 0.09/1,000 sf on weekends, totaling twelve (12) parking spaces and ten (10) parking spaces, respectively.

In addition, the applicant, in coordination with City staff, has researched other local cities in relation to parking requirements for storage facilities and found that the City of Palm Springs requires a minimum of 6 parking spaces per self-storage complex and the City of Palm Desert requires six (6) spaces plus two (2) spaces for each caretaker unit.

A reduction in parking requirements, as contemplated in the SPA is appropriate since customers using the storage facility will use the loading/unloading areas to access the storage facilities. In addition, for those storage units that have roll-up doors, access will be provided at the unit itself. Therefore, based on this information, the city supports a reduction in the parking requirements, at a standard of one space per 10,000 square feet, making the total required parking to be twelve (12) parking spaces, including 2 ADA parking spaces. This will provide less asphalt that can create an eyesore by having a large parking lot. As other uses develop on the remainder of the site, reciprocal parking agreements will allow flexibility in parking requirements so as not to have expansive parking areas and allow for more commercial building coverage.

Landscape Plan. Desert landscaping will be provided throughout the project site (Attachment 10). A variety of drought tolerant trees, shrubs and ground covers will provide an aesthetic enhancement to the site. A combination of California Fan Palms and Palo Verde trees are proposed along Date Palm Drive frontage. Additional trees include Australian Willows, African Sumac and Southern Live Oak will be provided in the parking lot to provide shade. Other trees include Shoestring Acacia, Desert Willow, Crape Myrtle, Fruitless Olive, Desert Ironwood, Thornless Mesquite, Purple Leaf Plum. Accent plants include, but not limited to, lemon bottlebrush, Italian cypress, bay laurel, yellow wood, agave, bougainvillea species, red bird of paradise, desert spoon, ocotillo, red yucca, lantana, Texas ranger, Mexican sage and yucca.

The Final Landscape Plan will be reviewed and approved by the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) to ensure compliance with water efficiency requirements Sign Program. The SPA establishes the sign standards for Planning Unit 4, which serves as the sign program for the project. The City of Cathedral City’s sign ordinance includes a provision under Section 9.62.030(E) that authorizes the Planning Commission to consider modifications to the City’s sign regulations relating to sign area, number of signs, height, and location. A proposed monument sign, shown in the landscape plans, ensures high quality in the design for the project. Additional tenant signage will be approved administratively by Staff, ensuring design consistency amongst tenants while optimizing creativity, size, scale and lighting appropriate to the project and area.

Tribal Review (SB 18 and AB 52). The project requires consultation with Native American Tribes under SB 18 for the SPA and under AB 52 due to preparation of the environmental IS.

The cases were transmitted to local and regional Tribes to initiate the requisite consultation periods under SB 18 and AB 52. While responses were received, only the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) requested consultation.

The ACBCI requested the following mitigation measure:

CUL-1: Prior to grading disturbance activities, the City of Cathedral City Planning Department shall inform field personnel of the possibilities of a buried cultural resource find. A qualified archaeologist shall be made available by the applicant during all ground disturbing activities should any unknown cultural resource be uncovered. In addition, because the site is located within the boundaries of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) Tribe’s Traditional Use Area, all ground disturbing activities shall be monitored by a ACBCI Tribal Monitor. In the event that field personnel encounter buried cultural materials, work in the immediate vicinity of the find shall cease and the qualified archaeologist shall be retained by the applicant to assess the significance of the find. The qualified archaeologist/Tribal monitor shall have the authority to stop or divert construction excavation as necessary. If the qualified archaeologist finds that any cultural resources found meet eligibility requirements for listing on the California Register or the National Register, plans for the treatment, evaluation and mitigation of impacts to the find shall be developed.

If it has been determined that the find, with concurrence of the archaeologist, and tribal monitor/THPO in the case of cultural resources, has significance, the final disposition of the find shall be determined with concurrence between the archaeologist, THPO (in the case of tribal cultural resources) and the City Planner. Once the mitigation and disposition for the find has been determined, work in the vicinity of the find shall resume at the direction of the archaeologist.

This revised mitigation measure has been revised in the MND and included in the conditions of approval. Consultation was concluded on July 29, 2024.

Airport Land Use Commission Review. The proposed project requires review of and approval by the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC).

The applicant submitted an application for an administrative ALUC review. The ALUC considered the case at a hearing on August 8, 2024. The project was found consistent with the 2005 Palm Springs Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. A consistency letter, dated August 8, 2024, with conditions of approval, was provided and the conditions are included in the conditions of approval.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) along with special studies was prepared for the Project, pursuant to Section 15063 and other applicable sections of the of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The IS/MND analyzed the highest intensity of development for the two proposed development scenarios discussed above. This was done so that future land uses will not have to repeat the environmental review process and can rely on the IS/MND, pursuant CEQA. The City released the IS/MND, and supporting documents, for a 20-day public review period commencing on July 2, 2024, and ending on July 22, 2024.

The IS/MND determined potentially significant impacts for Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, and Tribal Cultural Resources; however, mitigation measures included in the IS/MND reduce all impacts to a less than significant level.

Based on the IS/MND and comments received during the public comment period, the mitigation measures were revised, as shown in the attached Response to Comments and Mitigation Measure Reporting Plan (MMRP). The Final IS/MND, Response to Comments and MMRP addition are included as Attachments 11 through 14.

NOTE: The City of Cathedral City Planning Department is custodian of the documents or other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which this decision is based.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Pursuant to the City’s adopted Fee Resolution, the filing fees for the project are deposit based with staff, consultant and city attorney costs recouped through the deposit. As funds are expended, the applicant is required to deposit additional fees. Today the applicant has paid approximately $40,000 in filing fees.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

GOAL F - EMBRACING, INCLUSIVE 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.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. City Council Ordinance - SPA 99-58-A with specific plan amendment

2. Conditions of Approval - Design Review 23-003

3. Conceptual Site Plan Scenario 1

4. Conceptual Site Plan Scenario 2

5. Title Sheet and Site Plan

6. Preliminary Grading Plan and Civil Site Plan

7. Architectural Elevations and Building Sections

8. Floor Plans

9. Colors and Materials and Color Palette

10. Conceptual Landscape Plans/Monument Sign

11. Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration

12. Initial Study/MND Appendices

13. Response to Comments

14. Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan
ORDINANCE NO. _____
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO.99-58-A

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99-58-A,

AMENDING THE UPTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN AND ADOPTING A

INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION

MONITORING REPORTING PLAN
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2023, Three Mile Hollow, represented by Jason Borg, (“Applicant”) submitted an application to amend the Uptown Village Specific Plan (“UVSP”) and Design Review 23-003 (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project proposes to create a new Planning Unit 4 for the build-out of the remaining commercial area within the UVSP, and establish modern development, architectural and landscape guidelines standards, and establishes permitted land uses, conditional land uses, prohibited land uses. Planning Unit 4 is proposed to be constructed in phases and under two different buildout scenarios. Design Review 23-003 proposes to construct a 115,000 square foot self-storage facility, 4,725 square foot retail pad and parking lot and landscaping improvements; and
WHEREAS, Specific Plan Amendment No. 99-58-A establishes standards for Planning Unit 4; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65463 states that a specific plan shall be prepared, adopted and amended in the same manner as a general plan, except that a specific plan may be adopted by resolution or by ordinance and may be amended as often as deemed necessary by the legislative body; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Sections 65800 and 65900 authorize the City Council to approve or deny a specific plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) herein referred to as CEQA, the State of California Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (commencing with Section 15000 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; herein referred to as the "CEQA Guidelines"), and the City's CEQA Procedures, the City is the "lead agency" for the preparation and consideration of environmental documents for the Proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (“IS/MND”) was prepared in accordance with CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines and the City's CEQA Procedures to evaluate the physical environmental impacts of the Project. The IS/MND was circulated for a 20-day public/responsible agency review on July 2, 2024, and was also made available for review on the City’s web page, with hard copies available at City Hall; and WHEREAS, in conformance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) has been prepared for the Project and includes mitigation measures that are specific to the Project, including the consideration of the following two scenarios: (1) a self-storage facility with various retail and restaurants with a total square footage of 133,243 square feet and (2) a self-storage facility, retail, and a Grocery Store/Big Box Retail building with a total area of 169,779 square feet; and WHEREAS, the City intends and desires to use the IS/MND as the environmental documentation required by CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines for the Project; and WHEREAS, on August 7, 2024 the City of Cathedral City Planning Commission considered the proposed Project during a duly noticed, regularly scheduled public hearing, and, after considering all evidence, including public testimony, both written and oral, voted to recommend adoption of Specific Plan Amendment No. 99-58A with modifications and approval of Design Review 23-003; and
WHEREAS, City Council, having final approval authority over this Project, has reviewed and considered all comments received during the public review period prior to approving this Project; and
WHEREAS, modifying the UVSP to accommodate the establishment of Planning Unit 4 is consistent and harmonious with the City’s existing and intended development on Date Palm Drive.

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

Section 1. CITY COUNCIL RECORD. The City Council determines that the evidence in the record constitutes substantial evidence to support the actions taken and the findings made, that the facts states herein are supported by substantial evidence, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Cathedral City Municipal Code and Cathedral City General Plan, including the adopted Uptown Village Specific Plan;
(b) The Staff Report prepared by Sandra Molina dated September 11, 2024, including all Exhibits attached thereto;
(c) Staff’s presentation at the public hearing conducted at the City Council meeting held on September 11, 2024;
(d) Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 2024-03 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Cathedral City, California Recommending City Council Action on the Project;
(e) Testimony and/or comments on the Project from interested parties including the Applicant and its representatives submitted to the City in both written and oral form at, or prior to, the public hearing conducted at the City Council meeting held on September 11, 2024; and
(f) Public comments on the Project, both written and oral, received and/or submitted at, or prior to, the public hearing conducted at the City Council meeting held on September 11, 2024.

Section 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). The City Council determines that based on a thorough review of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the evidence received to date, does hereby adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, including the Initial Study, based on the findings and determinations as follows:
(a) That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA Procedures and, together with the MMRP, serves as the appropriate environmental documentation for the Project;
(b) Based on the record before it, the Project will have a less than significant impact on the environment with the implementation of the mitigation measures contained in the MMRP and the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council;
(c) The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMRP, which are part of the public record and maintained in the office of the City Clerk.
(d) The City Council hereby authorizes and directs staff to file with the Clerk of the County of Riverside a Notice of Determination in accordance with Section 15075 of the State CEQA Guidelines.

Section 3. ADOPTION OF UPTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99-58-A.
(a) The Uptown Village Specific Plan is hereby amended to read as shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
(b) The City Council hereby finds and determines that facts exist to justify approving SPA 99-58-A in accordance with Section 65453(a) of the California Government Code as follows:
(i) The proposed amendment is internally consistent with all other provisions of the General Plan. SPA 99-58-A is consistent with General Land Use Policy 4 to encourage in-fill development and lot consolidation shall be encouraged as means of enhancing existing development and as a means of optimizing the use of existing roadways and utility infrastructure; Commercial Policy 1 Ensure that neighborhood-serving commercial development is strategically sited within or in proximity of residents and complementary businesses to maximize multi-modal access and minimize the need for vehicle travel to meet daily shopping and other commercial needs and 6 to encourage lot consolidation and the submission and processing of integrated development plans along major arterials and other roadways where strip commercial may develop, including East Palm Canyon Drive, Date Palm Drive, East Ramon Road, and other locations; and Community Design Element Goal 1 that calls for a high quality of life through careful, meticulous planning, and sustainable community design and development that balances aesthetic, economic, social and environmental needs and goals, while ensuring a highly livable urban and natural environment for future generations. (ii) The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare. The amendment applies to the remaining 7.16 acres within the UVSP and allows for a fresh, contemporary development strategy the provides flexibility for future development to be designed in response to market demand. Development within the amendment area is subject to development standards and standard conditions requiring the construction of public street improvements and on-site infrastructure improvements to adequately serve development.

Section 4. SEVERABILITY. If any chapter, sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portion of this ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each chapter, sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 5. PUBLICATION. The City Clerk shall, within fifteen (15) days after passage of this Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three (3) designated public places; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of this City.

Section 6. CERTIFICATION. Approved and adopted at a meeting of the Cathedral City City Council held on the ____ day of _____________, 2024, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Abstain:

Absent:
___________________________
Mark Carnevale, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Tracey Hermosillo, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Eric S. Vail, City Attorney

EXHIBIT A

UPTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN

UPTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
Adopted November 13, 1996
Amended May 7, 1999
Amended January 9, 2008
Amended September 25, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
A.

B.

RELEVANT GENERAL PLAN POLICIES:......................................................6

PROJECT, LOCATION, OBJECTIVES, PURPOSE AND INTENT
OF SPECIFIC PLAN:........................................................................................8 C.

D.

E.

PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND PROHIBITED USES ..........................12 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS...........................................................15 IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION.............................................48

TABLE OF EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
1 2
Existing Zone: Vicinity Map
Site Plan
Planning Units
3 Site Plan
Street Sections

3.1 3.2

3.3 3.4

3.5 3.6

3.7 3.8

3.9 3.10
Date Palm Drive at Bus Stop
Date Palm Drive Typical
McCallum Way
Rosemount Avenue
San Vicente Avenue
Uptown Village Court
Uptown Village Court
Private Residential Road
Private Residential Road
Street Section
Parking Stalls

3.12 4
Private Residential Road
Landscape, Streetscape Zone

4.1 Concrete Sidewalk Pattern

4.2 Enhanced Paving at Entries and
Intersections
5 Setbacks, Building Heights
Drainage and Retention Plan
Drainage and Retention
Utilities
6 6.1
7 8.1a Color Palette

8.1b

8.2 Color Palette
Storefront Bay

8.3 Top of Wall Treatment
Two Story Elevation
Large Building Roof
Arcade

8.4 8.5

8.6a

8.6b

8.7 Arcade
Recessed Window Detail
Existing Buildings
Existing Buildings
Existing Buildings
Signage and Walls
Main Entry Sign at Uptown Village Court

8.8a

8.8b

8.8c
9 9.1a

9.1b Detail of Main Entry Sign at Uptown
Village Court

9.2 9.3
Property Line Wall and Address Sign on
Date Palm Drive
Address Project Sign on Masonry
Monuments at McCallum and Rosemount

9.4 9.5

9.6 9.7

9.8 10
Channel Letter Tenant Sign
Neon Script Tenant Sign
Projecting or Arcade Pedestrian Sign
Bus Shelter
Pedestrian Gates at Property Line
Phasing Plan
11 Street Character Perspective

11.1 Illustrative Elevation at Commercial
Building, 2 Story

11..2 Illustrative Elevation at Commercial
Building, 2 Story

LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX DESCRIPTION
A Specific Plan Amenment 99-59-A (2024
Amendment), September 25, 2024
A. RELEVANT GENERAL PLAN POLICIES:

The 1982 Cathedral City General Plan contains numerous policies relevant to this proposed "mixed use" planned development on the east side of Date Palm Drive north of McCallum Way: (General Plan Page Reference)

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

The City will provide and allow for regulatory variation among the various community sectors. (II-7)
The City will encourage the establishment of neighborhood activity centers. (II-11)
The City shall promote the Date Palm Drive corridor as a location of development intensification.

The City shall require special frontage treatment along Date Palm Drive. (II-14)
The City will secure the provision of recreational, cultural and social opportunities to meet the needs of the residents of the City. (II-21) Community identity, efficiency and livability will be improved through appropriate urban design standards: The City will stimulate visual diversity as appropriate to various sectors of the community. (II-24 & 25) The City shall promote infill development where appropriate to maximize efficiency of support systems. (II-37)

7. 8.

9. The City shall improve efficiency of existing strip commercial areas and control further strip commercial development. (II-38)
The City will plan for and protect the purposeful development of revenue producing (and goods and services providing) commercial, office and industrial areas to serve the City and region. (II-85)

10. 11.

Direct access to all street facilities above collector streets shall be judiciously controlled to minimize traffic movements within the City (Date Palm Drive is a major arterial highway with 11O' right of way, designed for a six lane divided road.) (II-96)
The City shall encourage the use of mass transportation to reduce vehicle miles traveled, accommodate residents without private transit means and reduce energy use. (II-97)

12. City shall apply the following conservation measures to site design: (II117) (a) Locate buildings to benefit from natural ventilation and cooling:
perpendicular to direction of wind in summer.
(b) Reduce extent of paved surface areas.
(c)
(d)
Shade paved areas by using trees along streets and parking areas.

Utilize landscaping to maximize shading of structures in summer months.

Subsequent to General Plan adoption, the City Council adopted as policy the "Ahwahnee Principles" of planning more livable communities, including a requirement that prior to any development, a specific plan should be prepared based on these planning principles. The specific plan is intended to implement the General Plan, to be consisted with those general plan policies stated above, and with principles of creating more livable communities as expressed in the "Ahwahnee Principles," (See Cathedral City Council Resolution No. 94-7) including:

1. All planning should be in the form of complete and integrated communities containing housing, shops, work places, schools, parks and civic facilities essential to the daily life of the residents.

2. Community size should be designed so that housing, jobs, daily needs and other activities are within easy walking distance of each other. As many activities as possible should be located within easy walking distance of transit stops.

3. A community should contain a diversity of housing types to enable citizens from a wide range of economic levels and age groups to live within its boundaries.

4. 5.

Businesses should provide a range of job types for community residents.

Location and character of community should be consistent with larger transit networks.

6. Streets, pedestrian paths and bike paths should contribute to a system of fully connected and interesting routes to all destinations. Their design should encourage pedestrian and bike use by being small and spatially defined by buildings, trees and lighting and by discouraging high speed traffic.

7. 8.

9. The community should provide for the efficient use of water through the use of natural drainage, drought tolerant landscaping and recycling.

The street orientation, the placement of buildings and the use of shading should contribute to the energy efficiency of the community.

Prior to any development, a specific plan should be prepared based on these planning principles...complying projects could proceed with minimum delay.

10. Plans should be developed through an open process and participants in the process should be provided visual models of all planning proposals.

B. PROJECT, LOCATION, OBJECTIVES, PURPOSE AND INTENT OF SPECIFIC PLAN:

1. LOCATION
(a) The subject property location is shown on Exhibit 1, Vicinity Map and contains approximately 17.4 acres, currently zoned R-1-7.2 S, and formerly part of Specific Plan No. 89-37. The essential goal of the Uptown Village Specific Plan No. 96-54, re-adopted as Uptown Village Specific Plan No. 99-58, is to utilize the opportunity and potential of the Date Palm Drive corridor for a more intensive "mixed use" planned development.

2. OBJECTIVES
(a) Key project objectives include:
(i) Create a mixed use planned development containing family type cafes, restaurants, commercial recreation amenities, convenience shopping, services and related uses serving those residing or working in the immediately surrounding neighborhoods; and to provide goods and services desired by the community in general.
(ii) Provide for a diverse range of rental and ownership dwelling units in close proximity (walking distance) of neighborhood school, park, shopping, services, recreation and related uses and also convenient to present and future transit routes providing access to community and regional activity centers.

Design and develop a complete and integrated "village"
including places to live, shop, work and play reducing
dependence on individual automobile transportation.

Provide examples of better bike, pedestrian and transitfriendly development characteristics that can be integrated into conventional strip commercial locations (e.g. along East Palm Canyon Drive, Ramon Road, and other segments of
Date Palm Drive).
(iii)
(iv)
(v) Encourage as many activities and amenities as possible within easy walking distance of this transit stop.
(vi) Internal streets, pedestrian paths and bike paths designed to discourage high speed traffic and utilize human scale
buildings, landscape and lighting design.
(vii) Street orientation, placement of buildings and use of shading to contribute to energy efficiency, "defensible space" for safety, and pedestrian scale design.
(viii) Complement the existing single family residential neighborhood to the east which contains an elementary
school and neighborhood park by providing needed shopping, services and places to work and play.
(ix) Develop apartment units, homes, and related common recreation and open space amenities on-site to create a diversity of housing types and an intensity of use not currently provided within walking distance.

3. PURPOSE
(a) To create a development which provides a transition from the high• speed, automobile orientation of the Date Palm Drive frontage to an internal character of a low-speed, pedestrian scale "village" which adjoins and is compatible with the neighboring conventional single family suburban subdivisions. In order to achieve the planned transition the following development standards enable a hybrid of land use and design.

4. 5.

SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 99-58-A
(a) The 2024 Uptown Village Specific Plan Amendment (2024 Amendment) is a 7.16-acre planning area within the Uptown Village Specific Plan (Planning Unit 4). The 2024 Amendment is
incorporated as Appendix A.

SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 99-58-A VISION
(a) The 2024 Amendment sets forth a vision and provides planning scenarios to foster a thriving commercial development along the Date Palm corridor. The 2024 Amendment establishes site-specific development standards, land use regulations, design guidelines, and uses to guide the development of Planning Unit 4in a manner that is consistent with the Cathedral City General Plan.

The 2024 Amendment replaces a portion of existing Planning Unit 1 to create a new Planning Unit 4. Planning Unit 4 is located along the Date Palm Drive frontage, located north of the former Aaron Brothers and Dollar Tree and South of Rosemount Drive.

The 2024 Amendment establishes development standards,
permitted land uses, conditional land uses, prohibited land uses, architectural guidelines, and landscape guidelines for Planning Unit

4. (b)
(c)
(d) The 2024 Amendment provides a degree of flexibility for future developers to design projects that respond to market demand and supersedes the development guidelines and regulations of the Uptown Village Specific Plan to allow for a fresh, contemporary development strategy for Planning Unit 4. The 2024 Amendment is intended to provide maximum flexibility with commercial development while maintaining architectural and open space standards that contribute to a safe and attractive commercial center.

6. INTENT
(a) The "Ahwahnee Principles" encourage a complete and integrated combination of diverse residential, shopping, services, offices, work places, recreation and related uses essential to daily life of residents, within easy walking distance of each other. This requires a compatible mix of commercial and residential uses rather than conventional separate zones for each type of use. The list of permitted residential uses encourages a range of housing types from family homes to apartment units. The shopping, services, and office uses are those conducted indoors and serving neighborhood convenience as well as specialized commercial recreation. Related uses include light assembly with limited employment, day care facilities, fitness facilities and other compatible specialized uses conducted primarily indoors. Automobile oriented businesses, uses requiring outdoor sales or service, and uses not providing for frequent needs of neighborhood residents are generally prohibited.

7. PLANNING UNITS
(a) To achieve these project objectives, and the purpose and intent of this specific plan, the subject site is divided into four "planning units." The permitted land uses, development standards and design guidelines for each of these planning units are coordinated but different from each other. Although similar in some respects to conventional zoning districts, these "planning units" are not the same as existing commercial, mixed use and residential districts defined in the City's zoning ordinances.
(b) Exhibit 2 Site Plan and Planning Unit Map defines these areas:
(i) Planning Unit 1 – Village Commercial
(ii)
(iii)
Planning Unit 2 – High Density Residential (Senior Housing) Planning Unit 3 – Low Density Residential
(iv) Planning Unit 4 – Commercial area as defined in Exhibit 1 of the 2024 Amendment (Appendix A).

C. PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND PROHIBITED USES

1. PLANNING UNIT 1 PERMITTED USES
(a) Shopping:
(i) Bakery-bagel shop
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Beauty/barber shop
Coffee shop, cafes, restaurants
Apparel, shoes, fabric, clothing, dry goods
Florist, gift, candy, camera, magazine, newsstand, craft, art galleries, jewelry
(vi) Groceries, specialty foods
(vii) Hardware, variety, drug, pharmacy, office supplies (viii) Video, music, stationery, cards, film, art supplies, books (ix)
(x)
Sporting goods, bikes
Small appliance, electronic sales
(b) Services:
(i) Dry cleaners, laundry, laundromat
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Tailor, shoe repair
Computer, data processing, mailing sales and services
Medical, dental, counseling, health services
Repair shops, key/lock, small appliance, electronics
Bank, ATM
(vii) Secretarial, messenger, answering, copy-photo, film processing, blueprints
(viii) Animal clinics, veterinarian, grooming, pet store (ix) Travel agencies
(c) Offices and Other:
(i) Administrative, financial, professional offices
(ii)
(iii)
Artists’ studio, design studio, photo studio, interior decorating Employment agency
(iv) Laboratory, clinic (medical, dental, health services)

2. PLANNING UNIT 2 PERMITTED USES
(i) Multifamily dwellings (senior citizens)
(ii)
(iii)
Home occupations
Private or common area recreational facilities, including swimming pools, spa, horse shoes, putting surface

3. 4.

PLANNING UNIT 3 PERMITTED USES
(i) Single family dwellings, detached
(ii) Home occupations
(iii) Private or common area
PLANNING UNIT 4 PERMITTED USES
(i) Generic retail sale of consumer goods
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Apparel, retail
Bakery, retail
Book or stationary store
Candy store
Drug store
(vii) Dry goods, crafts, notions, or fabrics
(viii) Florists or gift shop
(ix) Supermarket, grocery, vegetable or fruit
A) Supermarkets or grocery stores can have ancillary
uses such as cantina, tap room, coffee shop,
restaurant, and services such as insurance.
(x) Market, carnicería, delicatessen
(xi) Jewelry
(xii) Live theater or movie theater
(xiii) Barber, beauty shop or nail salon
(xiv) Restaurant, dine in and take out, except that no more than two (2) fast food uses shall be permitted.
(xv) Dry cleaners
(xvi) Shoe store and/or repair
(xvii) Clothing alterations
(xviii) Brewpub, taproom, wine bar
(xix) Microbrewery, with off sale retail or on site tasting (xx) Banking or financial services with drive up or drive thru ATM and/or teller services
A) Financial services shall not exceed 15 percent of
Planning Unit 4 (7.16 acres)
(xxi) Self storage uses, except that no more than one self storage use shall be permitted.
(xxii) Medical, dental, and counseling services and/or laboratories (xxiii) Locksmiths
(xxiv) Animal clinics, veterinarian, grooming, pet store (xxv) Art gallery
(xxvi) Pool store
(xxvii) Outdoor sales

5. PLANNING UNIT 1 CONDITIONAL USES
(i) Places of worship, schools, daycare facilities
(ii) Private clubs, lodges, theaters
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Immediate care, convalescent hospital, nursing home
Public utility structures and public service facilities Drive through facilities (not to exceed three total)
Fitness and health clubs, gyms
(vii) Indoor recreation, arcades, skating, bowling, billiards (viii) Bars, microbreweries, pubs (not part of grocery store or restaurant)
(ix) Small equipment of product assembly, mail order processing (not more than 20 employees)
(x) Other similar uses approved by Planning Commission

6. 7.

PLANNING UNIT 2 CONDITIONAL USES
(i) None
PLANNING UNIT 3 CONDITIONAL USES
(i)
PLANNING UNIT 4 CONDITIONAL USES
(a) Commercial recreation
None

8. 9.
(i) Billiards
(ii) Arcades

PROHIBITED USES
(i) Outdoor advertising displays, billboards
(ii) Vehicle service stations, fuel dispensing stations, vehicle repair, lubrication, new or used vehicle sales or service, car washes (self service or mechanical), motorized vehicle or equipment rental
(iii) Nurseries or other outdoor sales or storage, recycling collection
(iv)
(v)
Auctions, wholesale business, and warehouses
Second hand stores, thrift shops
(vi) Manufacturing uses
(vii) Any use not listed above as permitted or conditional (Community Development Director may make determination if wording is imprecise)
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The general location and scale of buildings, landscaping and streets shall conform with Exhibit 2, Site Plan and Planning Units. Planning Unit 4 shall conform to the development standards contained in the 2024 Amendment, Appendix A.

1. INTENT
(a) The basic objective of the site development plan is to create an integrated, mixed use village which is pedestrian in scale and character rather than designed for high-speed automobile traffic.

The western edge of this proposed "village" should take advantage of the regional and community traffic on Date Palm Drive by providing specialized commercial recreation and community or neighborhood trade area goods and services. The eastern edge abutting existing single family homes must be compatible residential uses, designed to encourage less dependence on automobiles and encourage greater use of transit, bikes and walking. Architectural details and features shall be oriented to local residents, pedestrian, bike and transit users rather than drive• by automobile traffic. The "village streetscape" is dependent on certain design factors which create an enjoyable and vital pedestrian shopping environment rather than an automobile oriented place, including:
(i) Store fronts opening onto the pedestrian walkways, with windows and primary entrances visible and accessible from this frontage, clustered to create a continuous concentration of pedestrian interest and activity.
(ii)
(iii)
Consistent shade producing street trees and other
landscaping and amenities such as benches, flowers,
fountains, lighting and pavement treatment, attractive to pedestrians rather than automobile traffic.

Crosswalks, landscape bulb-outs, planting circles and other "traffic calming" design features.

2. PLANNING UNITS
The site development for Planning Units 1-3 shall consist of three planning areas, as indicated on Exhibit 2, and described herein:
(a) Planning Unit 1
(i) Village Commercial – The Date Palm Drive frontage, to a depth of approximately 320 feet, shall be non-residential use buildings ranging from one- and two-stories in height and from 2,000 sq ft to 25,000 sq ft gross floor area each. This Planning Unit contains 9.27 acres. Any building over 25,000 sq ft shall require a CUP.
(b) Planning Unit 2
(i) High Density Residential (Multifamily Units) – This slightly irregular site is on the southern 887 feet of the eastern portion of the site, to a varied depth of approximately 280 feet shall be a development composed of high density residential
(multifamily units). This entire Planning Unit is designed as Senior Housing which allows certain exemptions from strict interpretation of the zone text. These units are located on

5.81 acres, the density is 28.33 dwelling units per acre.

Buildings shall be one and two story height and range from 591 to 753 sq ft gross floor area. (Manager's unit shall contain 900 sq ft).
(c) Planning Unit 3
(i) Low Density Residential (Home) – The northern 364 feet of the eastern portion of the site, shall be detached residential use buildings one story in height and from 1,600 to 2,800 sq. ft. gross floor area each. This planning area contains 2.34 acres and will contain ten (10) lots, a density of 4.27 units per acre.
(d) Planning Unit 4
(i) Commercial – The 7.16-acre planning area along the Date Palm Corridor shall guide the development of fresh
contemporary development strategies that respond to market demand in accordance with standards contained in the 2024 Amendment, Appendix A.

3. ACCESS AND CIRCULATION
(a) The site design intentionally restricts access to Date Palm Drive to facilitate the continued movement of community and regional traffic with minimum “friction” from the development along this frontage.

The design also allows commercial and residential access to McCallum Way and Rosemount Avenue utilizing San Vicente Avenue as the unifying local access and connector street. No residential units front on San Vicente Avenue within the Village, but local access lanes and internal residential local streets branch from this connector. Internal streets are designed to prevent high-speed through traffic and to promote increased use of bike, walking and transit connections to neighborhood parks, schools and other community activity centers. Street design details shall accommodate pedestrians and bikes to equal or greater importance than motor vehicles. Exit #2 bus/driveway conflict on southwest comer, all driveways are right in/right out on Date Palm.
(i) Date Palm Drive shall maintain the existing half-street right of way of 55 feet with parkway improvements as shown on
Exhibits 3, 3.1 and 3.2. The full street right of way includes a raised landscaped median island with left tum lanes provided at McCallum Way, three travel lanes in each direction; and a 12 foot parkway and sidewalk or bus turnout/right tum lane. \Where necessary to provide a six (6) foot sidewalk, an additional public access and landscaping easement varying in width from 8 to 15 feet shall be provided adjacent to the Date Palm Drive right of way. The central entrance street, Uptown Village Court, and two secondary access driveways involve right tum ingress and egress only to Uptown Village Court and at Rosemount Avenue. A maximum of three (3) entry and exit driveways or street intersections shall be allowed between McCallum Way and Rosemount Avenue: No
additional driveways shall be permitted.
(ii) San Vicente Avenue shall be 24 to 30 feet wide, curb to curb, exclusive of on-street parallel parking bays, as shown on Exhibits 3 and 3.5. Access to off-street parking and local public or private street intersections shall be consolidated into four way intersections or offset and separated at least 100 feet apart. Where on-street parking is provided, a maximum of two parallel or five perpendicular spaces shall be
separated by street trees between bays, at approximately 25 to 60 foot tree spacing. A minimum of a five-foot wide
sidewalk on one side shall be provided where not adjoining any buildings. Otherwise a minimum eight-foot wide detached sidewalk shall be provided on both sides of the street
adjoining buildings. (The City may allow temporary uses and encroachments, as provided later herein, to utilize portions of street and sidewalk areas.)
(iii) Internal Residential Street alignment shall be via a local access street connected to San Vicente Avenue rather than separately intersecting McCallum Way. This street is
interrupted and contains a cul de sac from Rosemount
Avenue to prevent through motorized north-south vehicle traffic. Additional local access lanes or streets may branch from San Vicente Avenue to provide east-west access
driveways linking with the Village commercial parking aisles.

Streets shall be a minimum of 24-ft. curb to curb with or without on-street parking as shown on Exhibits 3, 3.7. Where on-street parking is provided a maximum of two parallel or five perpendicular spaces shall be separated by street trees between bays depending on the length of parking bays as shown on the site plan, at approximately 25 feet to 60 foot tree spacing. A minimum five (5) foot detached sidewalk shall be provided on at least one side of each street segment.

Rosemount Avenue is proposed as a 40 feet wide curb to
curb local access street within a 60 feet wide right of way as shown on Exhibit 3 and 3.4. A partially improved, half public street section currently exists to the east as a residential access street and a temporary 24 foot wide private pavement connection extending across the north end of the subject property to provide interim access to Date Palm Drive. The specific plan provides for phased construction of the potential (iv)
public street with five foot wide sidewalk and five foot wide parkway on the south side of 30 feet wide pavement to be dedicated to the City as a partially improved 60 feet wide public street right of way. (The northern side frontage improvements, street trees and remainder of the street
pavement would accompany future development of the
property north of this street alignment.)
(v) Uptown Village Court, the centrally located primary entrance street to the commercial uses and a secondary access to the multifamily residential uses, shall be a divided roadway with landscaped median capable of turn, travel and bike lanes on each side without on-street parking between Date Palm Drive and San Vicente Avenue, as shown on Exhibits 3, 3.6 and

3.7. (vi) Other local streets or driveways shall be a maximum of 24 feet wide curb to curb without on-street parking, and where on-street parking is provided, a maximum of two para]]el or five perpendicular spaces shall be separated by street trees between bays at approximately 25 to 60 feet tree spacing as shown on Exhibit 3. A minimum five (5) foot wide detached sidewalk shall be provided on at least one side of each street or driveway segment more than 150 feet long.
(vii) Special provisions for bike parking, transit riders and pedestrians shall include the following: lighted bus shelter at the existing turnout near Date Palm and McCallum Way; bike lockers and/or secured bike racks at each commercial or nonresidential building entrance; and pedestrian level lighting, benches, drinking fountains and other amenities (arbors, trellises, decorative fountains or public art) shall be provided along San Vicente Avenue and Uptown Village Court.

4. PARKING AND LOADING
(a) The specific plan attempts to balance the current reality of an automobile-oriented lifestyle prevalent in the Coachella Valley and Southern California with the potential for more pedestrian-friendly and transit oriented, diverse and intensive mixed-use village desired in the future. While parking and loading must be adequate and functional, they should not be excessive or dominate the design character of development, creating large expanses of seldom used pavement, devoid of landscape amenities and/or discouraging for pedestrian circulation. The minimum amount of off-street parking required by conventional City zoning shall be the amount provided. (i) A minimum of two designated off-street loading spaces shall be provided within the commercial districts, one north and one south of Uptown Village Court, the primary entrance street, as shown on Exhibit 3. Additional loading spaces may be required with any individual use or building exceeding 10,000 sq ft gross floor area.
(ii) Each detached single family shall have a two-car garage.

One or two bedroom apartment units shall have one parking space. Seventy-five percent of all parking for senior housing shall be covered. No motorized vehicles shall be parked or stored in any area except within approved garages, carports, or improved open parking areas. The general provisions, combined parking area provisions and off-street parking development standards of the City zoning ordinance shall also apply.
(iii) Non-residential and commercial parking shall be provided at a ratio of one space per 300-sq. ft. of gross floor area.

Conditional uses including commercial recreation and
assembly may be required to provide additional off-street parking as determined necessary by the City, considering Division A of Article V or by conditional use permit approval.

Required parking shall be located within 300 feet of the building or of the use it is intended to serve, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission.
(b) Planning Unit 4 shall conform to the parking standards contained in the 2024 Amendment, Appendix A.

5. 6.

MAXIMUM UNIT COUNT
(a) The total number of residential units (senior housing apartments) in Planning Unit 2, shall be: manager's unit (I), two bedroom units (8), and one bedroom units (144). The total number of residential units in Planning Unit 3 shall be ten single family detached units.

STREETS TREES AND LANDSCAPING
(a) The specific plan intends to create an intimate connection between individual buildings and uses with adjoining internal streets designed for low-speed vehicular access traffic, on-street parking, bike and pedestrian movements and an attractive, comfortable linear activity center rather than high-speed automobile traffic corridor. One basic unifying element of this village streetscape is the close spacing and consistent type of street trees, providing decoration, shade, color, visual screening and landscaped character to the diverse development. The nature and type of street trees should differ in each planning unit and be in scale with buildings, outdoor spaces and intended uses of various elements of the village.
(b) Two principles shall guide the landscape design: line the streets with trees; and use lush planting only where people will experience it while walking: elsewhere use drought tolerant plants. Refer to the following texts for appropriate landscape material:
(i) Sunset New Western Garden Book, Lane Publishing Co., Menlo Park, CA 1985
(ii) Lush and Efficient, Coachella Valley Water District, Coachella, CA 1988
(iii) Self-Renewing Arid Gardens, Rebecca Navarre, Principal, Arid Gardens by Navarre
(c) The entire site has been broken down into landscape zones, as shown on Exhibit 4, Landscape and Streetscape Zones. The type, size and spacing of the street tree is identified in each zone, and the character of planting is identified. For shrub and ground cover types, uses types recommended by Coachella Valley Water District in the booklet Lush and Efficient.
(d) Landscape Zone A (Date Palm Drive frontage)
(i) Street Trees
A)
B)
California Fan (Washingtonia filifera), 19 foot trunk
height, planted at 50 feet on center in parkway
between street and sidewalk.

Circidium Floridum (Blue Palo Verde), 36 inch box
planted at 100 feet on center, centered between date
palms, and set back from sidewalk.
(ii) Ground Cover
A) Bold, simple groupings of desert plants; few shrubs, mostly red crushed sandstone, cobble and boulders.
(e) Landscape Zone B (Uptown Village Court off Date Palm) (i) Phoenix Dactylifera (Date Palm), varying trunk heights, planted at 35 feet on double row on south side, single row on north, on center and 12 feet apart aligning across street.

Trunk height to increase from Date Palm at 15 feet inward to San Vicente Avenue at 24 feet. Use diamond cut on trunks. (f) Landscape Zone C (McCallum Way and Rosemount Avenue) (i) Acacia Stenophylla (Shoestring Acacia), 36 inch box, planted 30 to 60 feet on center.
(g) Landscape Zone D (San Vicente Avenue)
(i) Chitalpa Tashkensis (Pink Dawn), 36 inch box standard, planted 30 to 60 feet on center, first branch at six feet. (h) Landscape Zone E (Uptown Village Court east of San Vicente Avenue)
(i) Ulmus Parvifolia Sempervirens (Evergreen Elm), 36 inch box, planted 30 to 60 feet on center, first branch at six feet.

Chitalpa Tashkensis (Pink Dawn), 24 inch box trees
surrounding the community facility.
(ii)
(i)
(j)
Landscape Zone F (Private Residential Road)
(i) Fraxinus Velutina "Rio Grande" (Fan-Tex Ash), 50% 36 inch box and 50% 24 inch box trees, planted 30 to 60 feet on center, first branch at six feet. (See Exhibit 4)
Landscape Zone G (Private Residential Road)
(i) Street trees within this zone shall be used to unify the street.

Use the same type of tree on both sides of the street to set a clear theme. On the eastern side (at property line) space the trees to optimize privacy of the existing SFR while not obstructing the view of the mountains. On the west side of the street add two (2) Washingtonia filifera on each side of driveways in to parking areas.

A) Street tree: Circidium Floridum (Blue Palo Verde), 24 inch box planted at 45 feet on center generally but
modified to optimize privacy and not blocking
mountain view.

B) Accent tree at entrances to parking areas: California Fan (Washingtonia filifera), two an each side of
driveway.
(k) Planning Unit 4 Landscape Design Guidelines. Landscape design and standards shall be in compliance with the landscape design guidelines contained in the 2024 Amendment, Appendix A.

7. OPEN SPACE AND YARD REQUIREMENTS
(a) Residential buildings shall have a mm1mum setback of 5 feet and a maximum setback of 20 feet from edge of right-of-way except single story accessory structures which may have no setback as shown on the site development plan, Exhibits 3 and 4.
(b)
(c)
Adjacent buildings may have zero foot side yards according to building and fire separation requirements but when separated, spaces between buildings shall be a minimum of 16 feet.

Each residential building shall provide a usable rear yard or courtyard of a minimum of 10 feet. To the extend feasible, private outdoor areas shall be landscaped and/or screened from adjacent street views or other dwelling units.
(d)
(e)
Front porches and balconies overlooking common areas, streets and landscaped parking or open space areas are encouraged based on building and neighborhood design. Each dwelling shall have at least some windows viewing the street.

Usable open space shall be provided at a minimum of 450 sq. ft. for each dwelling unit, at least 48 sq. ft. of which shall be private and directly accessible from the dwelling, while the balance may be either private or common outdoor recreation or other usable outdoor areas, other than required front yards or paved parking areas.

All private yards and/or balconies shall be provided a water faucet or other approved irrigation system and all common open space, required yards and other landscaped areas shall be irrigated by suitable automatic or semi-automatic systems to facilitate maintenance.
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
Public gathering spaces such as outdoor plazas and patios shall be encouraged in commercial retail or restaurant buildings.

Trees, planting, and comfortable site furnishings contribute to enhanced enjoyment of these spaces.

Metal and fabric awnings and shade structures enhance human comfort and shall be used for outdoor seating areas.
(j) Open space and yard requirements for development within Planning Unit 4 shall comply with the standards contained in the 2024 Amendment, Appendix A.

8. LOT COVERAGE AND BUILDING HEIGHT
(a) The scale and mass of buildings for Senior Housing is intended to be more intensive than conventional high density residential (multifamily) development, but less intensive than central community commercial. The proportion of the lot or site covered by buildings and building height permitted should be compatible with other adjoining suburban developments. (See Exhibit 5)
(i) Maximum building coverage shall not exceed 60 percent of the site.
(ii) Building height shall not exceed 36 feet. Buildings or portions of buildings within 25 feet of adjoining existing R-1 shall not exceed 18 feet in height. The majority of buildings however, should be two-story height generally not higher than 28 feet building heigh. Building design review shall minimize view blockage or loss of privacy when allowing two story structures abutting existing R-1 development. No two story single family detached housing shall be allowed on the east side of the unnamed cul-de-sac.

9. FENCES AND WALLS
(a)
(b)
(c)
Except as required for individual dwelling unit privacy and common area safety and security, fences and walls should be limited in height to 42 inches.

Walls or fences of 6 to 8 feet may be constructed (except for controlled bike and pedestrian access), and as an integral part of residential or commercial buildings subject to design review.

Fence and wall materials should be consistent with materials and colors or related buildings and screened with vines, shrubs and trees to minimize graffiti or monotonous surfaces visible from public and/or common areas. (See Exhibit 9)
(d)
(e)
(f)
The perimeter wall along Date Palm serves three purposes:

It screens parked cars from the view of drivers on Date Palm; It creates an edge and foreground to the development; and (g) It visually links the entire project.
(h) Because most people will see the wall from their cars, the design should be bold and simple, yet it also offers an opportunity to express the character of the entire development which thousands of people will see every day as they drive by.
(i) The wall should have some texture to it, therefore the mass of the wall will be out of 6 x6 x16 slump stone with sacked finish. However, the top course and the block surrounding the hole shall be precision block. An anti-graffiti coating shall be applied over unfinished masonry sections of the wall. (Exhibit 9.2) the entry monuments shall alternate courses with slump block and precision block quoins. (Exhibit 9.3)

10. WATER, SEWER, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY FACILITIES
(a) The specific plan intends that the development have complete underground utility systems, developed in functional phases concurrent with or prior to buildings. Sewer and water lines shall be sized in accordance with Coachella Valley Water District standards to provide adequate fire flow and peak service demands of full development.
(b)
(c)
Other utilities including electricity, natural gas, telephone and cable television shall be constructed in functional phases according to respective company standards, including Southern California Gas, GTE California and Continental, Colony, or Warner Cablevision. (See Exhibits 6 and 7)
Looped water lines shall generally be 8 inches or larger and located in public street rights of way or utility easements coinciding with private streets: Fire hydrants shall be placed not more than 300 feet apart or as approved by CVWD and the City Fire Chief. Stub lines of 4 to 6 inches may serve private or common areas not more than 150 feet from the looped mains. A 24 inch main shall be provided in San Vicente Avenue alignment. Lines may be phased as indicated on Exhibits 7 and 10.
(d)
(e)
Gravity flow sanitary sewer lines and manholes generally 4 inches or larger shall be located in the public street rights of way or utility easements coinciding with private streets. Lines may be phased as indicated on Exhibits 7 and 10.

Other underground utility lines shall be located in public street rights of way or in shared or separate utility easements generally coinciding with private streets and driveways as approved by the City and respective utility companies. Lines may be phased as needed to support development.
(f) Storm drainage shall be designed to minimize need for underground lines, drop inlets or other structures and pipelines. Surface flows shall be within the street curb and gutter design capacity or in landscaped drainage or lined swales to existing points of drainage disposal. All increases in peak quantity of storm drainage due to proposed development versus existing undeveloped conditions shall be retained on site without causing flooding of any buildings. (Finish floor elevation shall be a minimum of one foot above maximum flood elevations.)
(g) Peak on site storm drainage or ponding may impact local streets, parking and landscaped open areas to a depth of one foot without requiring special drainage fencing or similar design features except as required by the City Engineer. Open areas intended for ponding greater than one foot depth shall be designed on the development plan as subject to inundation and designed accordingly. This shall include low flow facilities and gravity flow outlets designed to discharge storage at an acceptable rate depending on off-site capacities as acceptable to the City and CVWD. Refer to Exhibits 6,

6.1. and 6.2.
(h) Water, sewer, drainage and utility facilities for Planning Unit 4 shall be provided in accordance with the 2024 Amendment, Appendix A and as may be established by accompanying conditions of approval.

11. TRANSIT, BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
(a) The specific plan intends a transit oriented, intensive mixed-use village which encourages bike and pedestrian traffic and discourages excessive use of individual motorized vehicles. To a large extent, the design details of the village as well as its use composition will determine the success of this mixed-use concept.

A safe, attractive and sheltered transit stop with sitting area, public phone and drinking fountain, and rate and schedule inforn1ation posted, is one essential feature of first phase development. The shelter shall be constructed by the developer of Phase 1 according to design as shown on Exhibit 9.7.
(b)
(c)
(d)
Convenient, functional walking paths along all building frontages on the interior street network is another essential feature of all development phases. Benches, pedestrian level lighting, and landscaping or other shade and shelter shall be included along San Vicente Avenue and Uptown Village Court.

Bike racks and/or storage lockers shall be provided at each commercial building entrance and special access connections for bike or pedestrian circulation shall be signed to facilitate such circulation.
(e)
(f)
All internal streets shall be considered parking plazas where pedestrians and bikes have priority over motorized vehicles. Bikes and walkways shall be encouraged for internal circulation.

Patterned concrete crosswalks shall be constructed at all three entrances from Date Palm Drive, McCallum Way and Rosemount Avenue and may be provided at key internal intersections to accentuate pedestrian right of way.
(g)
(h)
Bike traffic shall be encouraged to remain on internal private streets and parking areas rather than along pedestrian walkways except where specifically signed for joint use.

Pedestrian pathways as shown in the 2024 Amendment, Appendix A for Planning Unit 4.

12. PARKS, SCHOOLS AND OTHER OFF SITE PUBLIC FACILITIES (a) The specific plan recognizes that this mixed-use village is an integral part of the larger residential neighborhood to the east and south and that most public facilities are or will be located off-site. Specifically, Sunny Sands Elementary School and Workman Middle School are located approximately one half-mile east and northeast, respectively, within convenient walking distance from the development.
(b) Century Park, however, is located approximately one mile to the northeast, and Cathedral City High School is approximately two miles to the southeast, generally requiring bike, bus or automobile transportation. Neighborhood police patrols and reasonable proximity to the City's fire station near Ramon Road and Desert Vista Drive, provide effective response time without additional facility or equipment improvements.
(c) School, park in-lieu or community facility, water, sewer, drainage mitigation and/or traffic fees established by the City or other service/facility providers shall be collected with each phase concurrent with building permit issuance or occupancy certification, whichever is specified by the City. All residential dwellings shall pay equitable impact fees regardless of subdivision for ownership or rental housing, and all commercial or non-residential space shall also contribute its equitable share of impact or facility fees as established by the City.
(d) The Specific Plan envisions 153 dwelling units of multifamily senior housing, each expected to accommodate less than two persons, average. Assuming 1.8 people per multifamily household. This would warrant acquisition of 0.826 acres of neighborhood or community parkland (at the proposed standard of three acres per 1,000 population). The phased development shall contribute park inlieu fees as provided for in Quimby• Act, concurrent with residential subdivision or development, as required by the City at the time of development. Although not a requirement of this Specific Plan, it is proposed that a 3.0 acre neighborhood park site be acquired by the City, at fair market value for undeveloped single family residential land, north of Sunny Sands Elementary School concurrent with this phased development. Park in-lieu fees from this and potential additional residential developments within the area bounded by Date Palm Drive, Tachevah Drive, DaVall Drive and Ramon Road should contribute to this neighborhood park acquisition, improvement and/or maintenance.
(e) The single family detached units will contain 2.96 persons per household. This Planning Unit envisions ten home, thus a population of 29.6 persons. This diversity requires the acquisition of 0.089 acres (3,868 sf) of park space. Thus the entire amount of parkland required for the residential phases of this project is 0.915 acres.

The Specific Plan intends that school impact fees as established by Palm Springs Unified School District be paid by the developer concurrent with the issuance of construction permits.
(f)
(g) Any new impact fees, community services district assessments or similar mitigation measures established by the City or other service/facility providers prior to construction permits may be imposed in accordance with City policy.

13. BUILDING MATERIALS, ARCHITECTURAL STYLE AND DESIGN

GUIDELINES
(a) The specific plan intends a diverse, mixed-use village of compatibly designed buildings but not necessarily a uniform architectural style.

The Design Guidelines for Uptown Village are intended to provide a clear set of visual standards which will aid different developers and architects to create a coherent and attractive village, which is compatible with the existing single family homes to the east. The design guidelines do not require a single architectural style, but instead define a specific palate of forms, details and colors.

These basic elements will weave together the various elements of the development into a harmonious, tasteful, and comfortable setting for people - at work, shopping and at home. (See Exhibits 8.1a to

8.1c):
(b)
(c) Building materials - consistent use of stucco and masonry as exterior siding, concrete or clay tile, or ribbed metal as roofing material and heavy timber and wrought iron as accent materials shall be required. Finish of stucco and tile standards are included in architectural design guidelines. (See Section 13G)
(d) Building and massing - Building and massing shall include the following:
(i) Varying roof lines for enhanced building form and
architectural interest.
(ii) Varying architectural massing and forms should be
considered to create opportunities for material and color changes.
(iii)
(iv)
Massing techniques may include varying roof lines,
overhangs, building pop outs, as well as recessed glass in thickened walls.

Articulate building massing and enhanced architectural
treatment to denote primary building entries.
(e) Colors - coordinated use of earth tone colors complemented by compatible accents shading, landscaping and lighting will assure a unified but not uniform design character. The character of The Uptown Village is alive and energetic. The color palette reflects this vitality. The colors for both the commercial buildings and the residential buildings use the same warm hues, but the commercial buildings are richer and more saturated. The basic palette for buildings is drawn from earth tones: ochres, sienna, terra cotta.

Accent colors draw from the evening sky: rose and purples as well as mesquite, sage and olive greens. No colors, basic nor accent shall be shrill or garish. No more than two basic colors may be used on a building mass, and no more than two accent colors may be used on any one building. There is no limit to the number of neutrals that may be used on any building. See the Specific Plan color spectrum for basic building, accent and neutral colors, on file with the City Community Development Department. All colors are from Benjamin Moore paints. Other manufacturers may be used, but colors must match those selected. (See Exhibits 8.1a and 8.1b) Building orientation - commercial buildings shall generally face the adjacent access street with convenient entrances, display windows, signage and pedestrian/bike facilities visible and accessible from the street frontage. Secondary entrances may be allowed where prominent and convenient from off-street parking areas. Buildings shall provide for shading of pedestrian areas, particularly along the southern and western exposures, including use of arcades, trellis, arbors and roofed porches or balconies.
(f)
(g) Screening provisions - separate service access when provided shall generally be screened from street and parking lot visibility by walls and/or landscaping. Walls shall be the same color and materials as the adjoining building exterior and generally not exceed six to eight feet maximum height: walls shall be reinforced by landscape screening.
(h) Mixed-Use Provisions - Design review will consider the extent of mixed• use compatibility or conflicts based on specific uses and detailed design, including placement of access, service areas, views and proposed mitigation measures for noise, light, odors, etc. The mixed-use concept also intends lively day and night activities, particularly in shared spaces such as street and sidewalk areas.

This includes but is not limited to outdoor dining, merchandise display, street vending carts, kiosks, live entertainment and other possible "encroachments", subject to commercial use management and/or City review and approvals.
(i) Outdoor storage, mechanical equipment and trash enclosures - To the extent possible, these types of facilities shall be integrated into buildings and not located outside. When necessary, and if approved by City design review, limited outdoor storage, mechanical equipment or trash receptacles may be within walled and gated enclosures designed as an extension of and compatible with the primary or accessory structures: Freestanding enclosures are not permitted in commercial or mixed-use areas but may be allowed in residential areas. The City may allow normal utility and air conditioning facilities to be placed on the ground when screened by appropriate landscaping and situated away from common or private outdoor use areas, pedestrian walkways or primary entry or exit doorways. Outdoor storage, mechanical equipment and trash enclosures shall conform to Divisions O and P of Article V, General Provisions of City Zoning Ordinance.
(j) Architectural Design Guidelines
(i) Each building in Uptown Village will be reviewed pursuant to City Design Review process for consistency with these
Specific Plan guidelines. The following Design Guidelines establish a common foundation upon which all design efforts, throughout the life of the project, can be evaluated. The most important design criteria for all elements of Uptown Village is that each piece, as well as the assemblage as a whole,
create a pleasant environment for people to live and work.

Generally this means that design decisions should be taken that enhance the environment as a pedestrian would
experience it. While the word "place" is used frequently about urban design and architecture, its meaning often is muddied.

Therefore, the design professionals working on Uptown
Village are directed to two key books which give an in-depth treatment of "place making." The books are:

A) A Pattern Language, by Christopher Alexander;
Oxford University Press
B) Towns and Town-Making Principles, by Andres
Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zybeck; Harvard
University Graduate School of Design; Rizzoli, New
York.
(ii) Even a brief reading of either of these books will give a better understanding of the importance of design, placement and configuration of buildings as a means of supporting social life within a neighborhood.
(iii) Each of the physical elements which the design team assembles should be thoughtfully designed to complement the overall aesthetic quality of Uptown Village. In addition, each element should be designed, configured and located so that it supports the social interaction that transforms a shopping center into a lively and livable village. Even the mundane elements such as mailbox enclosures and trash
enclosures, which are often afterthoughts, should contribute aesthetically and socially. For example, the mailbox
enclosures should provide a place to sit so a resident or business owner could sort out junk mail and discard it
immediately. By providing a bench under shade, this activity may allow a chance encounter between neighbors - a social link that weaves the separate households and businesses into a neighborhood.
(iv) The more obvious design elements such as landscape (trees, shrubs and groundcover), water features, drinking fountains, and kiosks should be placed to support social interaction. For example, rather than designing and placing a fountain that is inaccessible to children and adults, provide a rim upon which someone can sit and trail their fingers through the water.

Moreover, instead of sprinkling other amenities evenly
throughout the village, cluster bike racks, benches and kiosks together to create an unmistakable "place" and one, which draws together people for various activities.
(v) The following Guidelines are specific and relatively narrow so as to focus on the essential elements necessary to convey a sense of vitality, and to create a visually coherent and pleasant environment. It is our assumption that the design professional will do enough research to get a more
comprehensive understanding of the guiding principles for the design of individual buildings within Uptown Village. These guidelines establish a framework upon which the creative and cooperative professional can improve and embellish so that Uptown Village will be the wonderful place that the City and Specific Plan development team seek to create.
(k) Commercial Buildings
(i) Style - Buildings within Uptown Village need not emulate any one historical style. As long as the Guidelines relating to proportion of wall to arcade, window, heights of walls, color and materials are followed, continuity can be achieved.

However, architects are not given free license to design highly stylized, corporate "franchise," de-constructionist or other stand-alone architecture. All buildings shall clearly relate to the other buildings within Uptown Village.

Massing Hierarchy - Buildings should have a hierarchy of elements so that the overall building is readable and
design elements that embellish and create variety are
subordinate to the basic volume. This will avoid overly gymnastic or muscular designs. Large building masses
shall be modified so they closely relate in scale to the smaller buildings by a variety of means: the addition of arcades, trellises and smaller building elements; roofs that are not monolithic; windows which are varied for functional or
symbolic reasons; and offsets (recesses) and projections to the main building wall.
(ii)
(iii) Walls, Roofs and Windows
A) Walls
1) The walls of speculative retail/office buildings
generally consist of either storefront windows
or blank surfaces. In Uptown Village, storefront
window walls shall be broken up into "bays" of
approximately 25-30 feet. These bays shall be
defined by raised pilasters so the entire facade
reads as a series of individual stores. (Exhibit

8.2)
2)
3)
All walls, blank or storefront, shall be defined at
their base by a plinth (either raised plaster or
simply painted). The top of the plinth shall be
between two and three feet above the base of
the wall.

All walls, blank or storefront, shall be defined at
the top by a cornice, bold enough to clearly
terminate the wall. (Exhibit 8.3) Even walls with
sloped roofs shall have a cornice at the eave
unless heavy timber (nominal 6 x 6 minimum)
rafter tails spaced no more than 32” on center
exposed and project at least 18 inches from
the wall.
4)
5)
Two story walls shall be divided by a cornice at
mid-height to define the ground floor from the
second floor. (Exhibit 8.4)
Generally, walls should appear as thick and
massive. Windows, other than storefront,
should be thought of as holes in the wall and
recessed from the face of the wall at least 3
inches. (Exhibit 8.7) Storefront windows should
be contained within the bay defined by
pilasters. (Exhibit 8.2)
6) Second story windows should be tied together
with horizontal belt course or continuous
accent lintel. (Exhibit 8.4)
B) Roofs – Buildings may have either flat and/or sloped roofs. Sloped roofs shall have a minimum slope of 4
in 12 and a maximum slope of 12 in 12. The following
materials are acceptable:
1) Standing seam metal in colors compatible with
approved palette.
2) Concrete or clay tiles with either a deep profile
or flat. The colors shall be warm tones, not
blue or cool grey.
3) The following materials are unacceptable:
wood or simulated wood shake and/or shingle,
composition shingle.
4) Where possible on residential buildings the
roof should be broken by dormer windows,
dormer vents, belvedere, roof monitors and
other features that give "life" to the building.

C) Windows
1) The predominant type of windows in retain
buildings will be storefront glazing along the
San Vicente Avenue and Date Palm Drive
frontages. Where possible the storefront "bay"
should be divided by mullions and muntins
(Exhibit 8.2) to create a balanced and
interesting composition. The head height of the
storefront system should be 10 feet tall to allow
a band of clerestory windows to give a high
space at the front of the interior space. (Exhibit

8.2) However, other types of windows which
are more domestic in scale may also be used.

When such windows are used, they shall be
higher than wide (vertical in their appearance),
either grouped together or separated by
enough wall as to clearly read as holes in the
overall wall mass. Stand-alone and "pad"
buildings should use a restrained but lively
variety of windows to create interest and to "tell
the story " of the building.
2) Large buildings (more than 12,000 SF) if any,
subject to City design review, shall incorporate
cupola, dormer, clerestory or industrial roof
windows to break up the mass of the building
and roof. (Exhibit 8.5)
3) Second story office overlooking the commercial
areas shall be recessed, vertical in proportion
and ordered to correspond with ground floor
windows. (Exhibit 8.4) Small balconies,
projected windows, or bay windows should be
used to add life to the facade.
(iv) Building Configuration
A) Many of the commercial buildings in Uptown Village
have two "fronts": one facing Date Palm Drive and
another facing San Vicente Avenue. The primary
entrance (the "front" door) must face San Vicente and
be easily recognizable. The Date Palm Drive frontage
must also convey a sense of vitality and openness,
therefore storefront windows and arcades must face
Date Palm Drive. These buildings must not tum their
backs to Date Palm Drive.

B) Buildings along San Vicente Avenue - The
fundamental principle guiding the design of
commercial buildings along the internal street is that
they should define the street with arcades to create a
pleasant walking environment. Because the buildings
will be built for tenants, most of these buildings will be basic rectangular boxes. The specific requirements
for these buildings are:
1) The minimum height of the main walls of the
building shall be 20 feet to the top of parapet or
18 feet to the eave of sloped roofs. All parapets
shall have cornices. (Exhibit 8.6a).
2) Walls facing San Vicente Avenue shall have
arcades or awnings covering at least 75%
percent of the frontage. The critical dimensions
and characteristics of the arcades are shown in
Exhibit 8.6b.
3)
4)
Walls facing Date Palm Drive shall have
arcades along a minimum of 60% of the
frontage, and shall have storefront windows
along a minimum of 50%.

These buildings may be conceived of as
basically “two-sided,” leaving the side walls
blank. However, if there are storefront windows
on sidewalls, shading devices (trellis, awning,
or overhang with a minimum depth of 6 feet)
shall be provided to cover the windows.

The exterior wall surface shall be masonry, tile
or steel troweled, smooth finish plaster, and the
paint colors shall be taken from the approved
palette.
5)
6) The pilasters which create the bays at
approximately 25-foot intervals should be tile or
other permanent and decorative material.

C) Pad Buildings on Date Palm Drive – it is assumed that freestanding "pad" buildings will be built along Date
Palm Drive. There is slightly more design latitude for
these buildings than the "in-line" stores on San
Vicente Avenue because the "pad" building
configuration is generally more complex. The basic
requirements for these buildings are:
1)
2)
The top of parapet shall be a minimum of 20
feet; for sloped roofs eave height shall be a
minimum of 18 feet.

For buildings with frontage on San Vicente
Avenue sidewalk, an arcade or awnings shall
cover a minimum of 75% 60% of the wall on
San Vicente Avenue.
3) The main entry shall clearly read as "front
door" and be easily visible from San Vicente
Avenue. Vicente Avenue, as well as being
articulated into smaller masses.
4)
5)
The overall shape and mass shall be
articulated and composed as a "four-sided"
building.

Drive up windows shall be placed so they are
not visible except as part of porte cochere,
trellis or other extension of the main building
(limited to three drive up windows).
6)
7)
Buildings at comers shall incorporate vertical
features (tower belvedere) to reflect the
importance of the building.

Colors must be closely related to the approved
palette, but may deviate to respond to
"corporate" colors. However, in no case can
pink or salmon be the primary hue. Bold,
primary colors are also prohibited. If a building
is off-white, detailing and accent colors from
the approved palette shall be used.

D) Large scale commercial buildings - It is anticipated that one or two large (12,000 SF or larger) buildings
will be built. The design guidelines for these type
buildings are as follows:
1) The building shall be designed so that it
creates a continuation of the street frontage
along San Vicente.
2)
3)
4)
The windows shall be varied in size, but
generally vertical in proportion, and shall be
composed to create interest and a lively
facade.

Arcades, colonnades, trellises, etc., shall be
used to provide outdoor seating, to cover
sidewalks and to break up the large building
mass.

The roof shall be sloped and be broken by
dormer, clerestory or roof monitor windows.
5) The colors shall be from the approved palette.
(l) Mixed Use Buildings
(i) Mixed Use Buildings (commercial uses with offices above fronting on San Vicente Avenue and Uptown Village Court must express the different functions within the building. To convey a consistent sense of “homeyness” for the building, the size, shape, proportion and details of the windows should be residential; balconies should be evident as places for people to gather to overlook the street; and horizontal belt cornice at approximately the second floor level should be used to visually separate the public/commercial street zone from the upper office uses. Windows shall be taller than wide, doors to balconies shall be “French doors” not sliders, and both shall have mullions. Where possible these second story French doors and windows should be centered on arcade
bays below (See Exhibit 8.4).
(ii) Privacy must be maintained for the users, yet part of the appeal of these units is that they are "in the midst of the action." Therefore, balconies and windows should allow the resident to observe street activity without necessarily being seen. A certain amount of “cat and mouse” goes on between urban users and the street, but the choice – whether to be seen or not – should be users, not the pedestrian on the street.
(iii)
(iv)
The organization of the buildings should keep the commercial storefront entrances separate from the office entrances, and parking should be in a secure and separate parking lot from the commercial patrons.

The elevations of mixed use buildings which face the streets should be an orderly regular rhythm of windows and doors.

The different uses (commercial and offices) should be related compositionally, but distinguished by scale, proportion, shape and detail. Therefore, the upper floor windows may have a closer spacing than the ground floor storefronts, yet they should relate, and be aligned if possible. The goal is to have the building read as one building within which different uses coexist.
(m) Residential Buildings
(i) The most important design objective for the residential units in Uptown Village is to enliven and enhance the street so residents want to walk in their neighborhood. In addition, the following guidelines shall be followed:

A) Front porch entries
1) Where feasible, single family detached
residential buildings shall have front porches at
the entry to each dwelling.
2) The front porch shall be roofed and be large
enough to accommodate 2 to 4, and shall have
other “sitable” surfaces to allow several people
to gather and talk.

B) The layout of individual units should include some
with the kitchen window above the sink overlooking
the street. This creates "eyes on the street" - a way in which residents can oversee their neighborhood. In
other units, the kitchen/eating area may overlook the
rear yard. These units are desirable for families with
small children because the parents can see their
children at play while preparing meals.

C) Attached dwelling buildings with several units shall be arranged so each unit is identifiable – the larger mass broken up into small masses.
(ii) Windows
A) Windows shall be taller than wide, recessed a
minimum of 3 inches from surface of wall.

Special windows such as dormers, bays, and small
balconies should be used to give a domestic
character and “tell a story.”
B)
(iii)
(iv)
Roofs
A) Residential buildings shall have tiled sloped roofs.

Carports and Garages – Buildings shall be designed so
garages do not dominate the street frontage.

A) For multifamily dwellings, the carports, when possible, shall be placed in the rear of units, separate from the units, in small motor courts or lanes off the main
street.
(v) Typical Floor Plans: Exhibits 11.3 and 11.4 are prototypical examples.
(n)
(o)
Exiting Buildings
(i) In a number of locations in the Coachella Valley handsome commercial and residential buildings already exist which serve as a standard or examples of “village” design character.

See Exhibits 8.8a, 8.8b, and 8.8c.

Planning Unit 4
(i) Development within Planning Unit 4 shall conform to the Architectural Design Standards, Section 5 of the 2024
Amendment, Appendix A.

14. SIGNAGE
(a) The Uptown Village Specific Plan recognizes that the combination of commercial, non-residential, office, and residential uses into a mixed-use village requires unique control of signs and other advertising. Signs are the first element that can convey a sense of quality and coherence or tackiness and jumble. Within Uptown Village there will be four distinct types of signs: the entry or common sign(s), street address signs, building signs facing Date Palm Drive and building or arcade signs along San Vicente Avenue, which shall be pedestrian scale projecting or arcade signs and building identification signs. Generally signs shall conform to Division C of Article V of the City zoning ordinance. Permanent roof signs, flashing, animated or scintillating signs, outdoor advertising structure or billboards, window signs, projecting signs and freestanding signs for individual tenants or uses shall not be allowed by this specific plan, except as provided below: (See Exhibit 9)
(b) A maximum of six (6) freestanding signs not exceeding 50 sq. ft. each for the retail center shall be permitted.
(i) Two monument signs one on either side of the main entry, shall be permitted with a height of no greater than 7 feet.

Two multiple tenant pylon signs with illuminated meta letters, one visible from McCallum Way and one visible from
Rosemount Road, shall be permitted on Date Palm Drive with a height of no greater than 7 feet.
(ii)
(iii) Two multiple tenant pylon signs shall be permitted with a height no greater than 7 feet at the entrances on McCallum Way and Rosemount Road.
(c) Wall signs, canopy signs, and arcade mounted, attached signs shall be encouraged as an integral part of commercial, office and nonresidential use building design review. A consistent means of identification of individual tenants in harmony with the building and compatible with the mixed-use village concept will be considered for typical tenant sign approval concurrent with building construction.

The City discourages sign clutter and this specific plan prohibits advertising other than tenant and use identification visible from public streets, private access drives and parking areas. (i) Street Address Signs – At each entry drive, individual numerals will identify the street address of the development.

These will be mounted on the front masonry wall and the masonry columns flanking the side street entries. (Exhibit 9.2) Building Signs Facing Date Palm – The individual buildings that face Date Palm Drive will be permitted to have one (1) internally illuminated channel letter sign each. The size of the letters shall be no greater than 16 inches. The color of the sign face shall be teal (PMS #5493C), plum (PMS #521C) or rose (PMS #493C). The channel letter returns shall be
painted the same color as the wall surface. (Exhibit 9.4) Building or Arcade Signs on Buildings Facing San Vicente - Each tenant in a building along San Vicente Avenue may
have a sign on the building or arcade facing San Vicente Avenue. These signs shall be exposed neon script. The
maximum size of letters shall be 12" high. In addition to these signs, white letters on a colored awning may also identify the business. (Exhibit 9.5)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv) Pedestrian Scale Projecting or Arcade Signs – Each and every tenant with a door on San Vicente Avenue shall have one sign which projects from the building or hangs under the arcade. The sign shall be approximately 18 inches tall and three feet wide. The shape and design of the sign should reflect the type of business it advertises. This sign may not be internally illuminated. (Exhibit 9.6)
(v) Building Identification Signs – Each individual building shall be identified by a street address visible to vehicular traffic (customers and emergency vehicles). The address shall be reflective letters on a painted aluminum backing as
determined by the Cathedral City Fire Department and the Community Development Director.
(d) Temporary real estate signs, subdivision signs or other temporary signs including Village bulletin board or kiosks for public notices and special events, may be permitted by application approval by the Director of Community Development. Non-commercial murals may also be allowed subject to Planning Commission application and approval.
(e) All other sign regulation shall comply with City Zoning Ordinance, Division C, Signs, regarding purpose and definitions, permits, prohibitions and abatement, permitted signs, and general provisions.

For purposes of the sign development standards, except as specified in this plan, the Planning Unit 1 shall conform to Planned Community Commercial (PCC) standards, and Planning Units 2 and 3 shall conform to Residential Zones standards.
(f) Signage within Planning Unit 4 shall conform to Section 7, Sign Program, of the 2024 Amendment, Appendix A.

E. IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION

1. PROPOSED PHASING, SUBDIVISION AND INFRASTRUCTURE FEE

PROVISIONS
(a) The specific plan envisions phased development. Phase 1 will be the Senior Housing in Planning Area 2. The economics of a project of this type dictates building all I53 units within one phase. The intent of the Specific Plan is to balance commercial development and residential development. To that end, the Senior Housing development establishes a compact basis for integrating residential and commercial. Subsequent development will respond to market conditions. Each phase is intended to be functional without dependence on the infrastructure of subsequent phases, but the village concept will be incomplete until full development. (See Exhibit 10)
(b) Phase 1 shall include grading the entire Senior Housing site and treated to mediate dust, installing the sidewalk and full half street improvements to Planning Area 2, along the northern frontage of McCallum Way; installing 24-foot wide asphalt pavement and appropriate sidewalks and landscaping on the east side of San Vicente Avenue from McCallum Way north to a point ten feet past the southerly entry to Planning Area 2; installing the bus shelter on Date Palm Drive; installing entry identification signs; installing a connecting asphalt drive built to the same structural section as the Senior Housing parking lot and constructed with an asphalt dike or concrete vertical curb as required by the City Engineer, from the west property line of the Senior Housing development to Date Palm Drive; installing a curb cut and approach at Date Palm Drive to City standards. Water, sewer, drainage and other infrastructure improvements and fees as required by the City for these initial buildings shall be provided by the developer concurrent with building permits. The remainder of the property may be subdivided for phasing purposes without farther infrastructure improvements and/or fees until subsequent development.
(c)
(d)
Commercial development, Phase 2, will begin with commercial building at the southern entry street comers. Future commercial development will flow northward.

Phase 2 composed of portions of Planning Unit 1 shall include the easterly extension of Uptown Village Court, the primary commercial entrance access from Date Palm Drive and commercial buildings located in the central portion of the site, including on-site utilities and drainage.
(e)
(f)
Phase 3 shall infill either the north or south half of Planning Unit 1 providing neighborhood convenience goods and services on the east side of Date Palm north of McCallum Way.

Phases 4 and 5 shall be the completion of the commercial and office development, in Planning Units I.
(g)
(h)
Phase six shall complete all residential development.

Each of these five phases (phases 2 though 6) may be revised or refined by minor changes acceptable to the Community
Development Director or Planning Commission without Specific Plan Amendment, subject to design or subdivision review.

All major site preparation and grading for each phase shall be accompanied by interim corrosion control measures for any affected portions of the site, including temporary irrigation and hydro-seeding of all disturbed ground not otherwise stabilized by landscaping or pavement.
(i)
Site Area
Phase Commercial Residential
(Acres)
1 5.81
2 3
4 5
6 None 153

3.20 24,800 sf 0
24,800 sf
22,000 sf
22,000 sf
None

2.40 0

2.25 0

1.72 0

2.34 10

17.42 *93,600 sf 163
* Includes 18,000 sf of office space
(j) Nothing in this document shall prevent the Owner from accelerating this phasing if market conditions warrant more rapid development.

2. SUBDIVISION, SPECIAL CONDITIONS, JOINT USE PROVISIONS AND CC&R’S
(a) Subdivision – The specific plan intends that phase 5 residential development be accompanied by a standard subdivision to enable ownership housing rather than lease occupancy.
(b)
(c)
(d)
Special Conditions – The specific plan encourages but does not require certain commercial recreation, neighborhood convenience shopping, services, related uses and support facilities such as day care facilities, schools, churches and other compatible nonresidential uses such as offices. Depending on the actual uses proposed during development review, special conditions of approval including hours of operation, size, customer and service access, etc., may be required by the City.

Joint Use Management and CC&R’s – In concept, the intended commercial and residential components implies certain shared or common areas such as on-street and off-street parking, yards and other landscaped areas, loading and service areas, transit, bike and pedestrian areas. These joint• use facilities will require at minimum commercial tenant cooperation, including a unified management and business operations program (for coordination of advertising, policing, maintenance and events.)
Concurrent with the first or second phase commercial development, the developer will form a business improvement area or commercial property management entity composed of all non-residential tenants and owners, and controlled by bylaws, CC&R's or other operational and maintenance provisions as approved by the City. Such BIA or Commercial CC&R's will include private street, parking lot, building and landscape maintenance requirements and method for funding; advertising promotion and special event and routine
management/administration and budget provisions.
(e) The developer may propose and the City may approve special property improvement and maintenance districts, composed entirely of the specific plan area, for the purpose of contracting with the City or other public or private entities to develop, manage and maintain certain facilities such as landscaping recreation, fitness, day care or special security services.

3. 4.

PLANNING UNIT 4
(a) Planning Unit 4 Implementation shall conform to the Implementation provisions in the 2024 Amendment, Appendix A.

ADMINISTRATION AND REFINEMENT OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN
(a) The City Community Development Director shall determine if any proposal submitted for development review requires Planning Commission specific plan amendment, including public hearings pursuant to City zoning procedures. If the Director determines that a use and development is consistent with the purpose and intent of this specific plan, he may approve minor and incidental changes to the development standards outlined herein.
(b) Appeals of the Community Development Director's or Planning Commission decisions shall be as prescribed by City Zoning Ordinance.

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UPTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN

EXHIBITS

UPTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN

LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX A
Specific Plan Amendment 99-58A
Uptown Village
September 2024
Prepared by:

For
Jason Borg
Three Mile Hollow
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Environmental Discussion............................................................................................................................. 4 Permitted Uses.............................................................................................................................................. 5 Conditional Uses & Prohibited Uses ............................................................................................................. 6 Site Plan Scenarios……................................................................................................................................... 6 Development Standards ............................................................................................................................. 10 Architectural Design Standards .................................................................................................................. 11 Landscape Design Standards....................................................................................................................... 20 Entry Monuments ....................................................................................................................................... 21 Infrastructure………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23 Drainage……………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23 Plan Administration……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31 Appeals……...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………32 List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1 - Planning Unit 4…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…7 Exhibit 2 - Conceptual Site Plan Scenario 1………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Exhibit 3 - Conceptual Site Plan Scenario 2 ……………………………………………………………………………..………………9 Exhibit 4 - Building and Massing……………………………………………………….…………………………………………………..16 Exhibit 5 - Open Spaces and Shade……………….………………………………………………………………………………………..17 Exhibit 6 - Façade Articulation .................................................................................................................... 18 Exhibit 7 - Pedestrian Pathways ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..19 Exhibit 8 - Date Palm Drive Plan………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….23 Exhibit 9- Date Palm Drive Elevation………………..…………………………………………………………………………………..24 Exhibit 10 - Main Entry Plan……………...……………………………………………………………………………….………….…….. 25 Exhibit 11 Main Entry Elevation……….….………………………………………………………………………………………………..26 Exhibit 12 - Rosemount Avenue Entry Plan……………………………………………………….……………………………………27 Exhibit 13 - Rosemount Avenue Entry Elevation….………………………………………………………………………..……….28 Exhibit 14 -Landscape Pallette………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………29 Exhibit 15 - Monumenta�on Exhibit………………………………………………………………………………………………………30 2 | P a g e

1. Introduction
The Uptown Village Specific Plan Amendment (SP Amendment) is a 7.16-acre planning area within the Uptown Village Specific Plan. This SP Amendment sets forth a vision and provides planning scenarios to foster a thriving commercial development along the Date Palm corridor in Cathedral City, California. This SP Amendment will replace a por�on of the exis�ng Planning Unit 1 in the current Uptown Village Specific Plan and establish site-specific development standards, land use regula�ons, design guidelines, and uses to guide the development of the property in a manner that is consistent with the Cathedral City General Plan. This SP Amendment is prepared as a stand-alone appendix to the exis�ng Uptown Village Specific Plan and is organized into nine sec�ons.

1. Introduc�on – This sec�on provides an overview of the document and descrip�on of Planning Unit

4. 2. Land Use – This sec�on describes a list of permited, condi�onal, and/or prohibited uses.

3. Conceptual Site Plan Scenarios – This sec�on discusses poten�al site plan scenarios for allowed used in the SP Amendment.

4. Development Standards – This sec�on establishes development standards for setbacks, parking, building height, and lot coverage.

5. Architectural Design Guidelines – This sec�on establishes architectural character and form applicable within Planning Unit 4.

6. Landscape Design Guidelines - This sec�on establishes landscape character and standards applicable within Planning Unit 4.

7. Infrastructre – This sec�on describes u�lity and on-site drainage.

8. Plan Administra�on – The sec�on describes the various processes and procedures used to administer and implement the adopted SP Amendment.

This SP Amendment modifies and replaces a portion of existing Planning Unit 1 to create a new Planning Unit 4. Planning Unit 4 is located along the Date Palm Drive frontage, located north of the former Aaron Brothers and Dollar Tree and South of Rosemount Drive. Exhibit 1 shows the location of Planning Unit 4 and its proximity with existing built out planning areas. This SP Amendment establishes development standards, permitted land uses, conditional land uses, prohibited land uses, architectural guidelines, and landscape guidelines for Planning Unit 4.

This SP Amendment intends to provide a degree of flexibility for future developers to design projects that respond to market demand. This SP Amendment will supersede the development guidelines and regula�ons of the Uptown Village Specific Plan to allow for a fresh, contemporary development strategy for the 7.16-acres. Uses allowed in Planning Unit 4 allow various commercials uses, which include small scale retail and big-box commercial uses. The purpose of the SP Amendment is to provide maximum flexibility with commercial development while maintaining architectural and open space standards that contribute to safe and atrac�ve commercial center. Two conceptual site plan scenarios are provided to demonstrate flexibility of allowed uses iden�fied in Planning Unit 4. The first scenario includes self-storage, two drive-through restaurants, and three retail buildings. The second scenario includes self-storage, a super-market/big-box retail with a building footprint up to 50,000 square feet, and one standalone retail building.
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The conceptual site plan scenarios shown in Exhibit 2 and Exhibit 3 are solely included in this SP Amendment as examples of possible site plans. Planning Area 4 may be built-out with any of the iden�fied uses in this SP Amendment. A Design Review shall be processed for all future development per Sec�on

9.78.050 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code which permits the Architectural Review Commitee to take final ac�on of future architectural or landscape plans for Planning Area 4. Final site plans for future uses will ul�mately depend on the retail and commercial uses proposed for areas within Planning Unit 4. The illustra�ons included in Exhibit 2 and Exhibit 3 are intended to demonstrate hypothe�cal scenarios of how future development scenarios could evolve.

The Director of Development Services has the authority to grant an Administra�ve Variance with regards to any and all standards within this SP in the same manner as specified in Sec�on 9.76.050 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.

Environmental Analysis - This SP Amendment will include a Mi�gated Nega�ve Declara�on that will analyze the worst-case scenarios with respect to intensity of development for the two scenarios discussed above. This was done so that future scenarios and land uses would not have to repeat environmental review and process a Finding of Consistency subject to Sec�on 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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2. Land Uses
Uses idenꢀfied in this secꢀon shall contribute to City tax revenue, generate foot traffic, or provide a needed public service. The following land uses may be permiꢁed, condiꢀonal, and/or prohibited uses:

Permitted Uses
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Generic Retail Sale of Consumer Goods
Apparel, Retail
Bakery, retail
Book or staꢀonery store;
Candy Store;
Drug Store;
Dry Goods, Craꢂs, Noꢀons, or Fabrics;
Florist or Giꢂ Shop;
Supermarket, Grocery, Vegetable, or Fruit;
o Supermarkets or Grocery Stores can have ancillary uses such as canꢀna, tap room, coffee shop, restaurant, and services such as insurance. •
•
•
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•
Meat Market, Carniceria, or Delicatessen;
Jewelry;
Live Theater or Movie Theater;
Barber, Beauty Shop, or Nail Salon;
Restaurant, dine in, fast food, and take out;
o
o
Maximum of two (2) fast food facilities within the Specific Plan.

Fast Food is defined by the definition listed in Section 9.08.020 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.
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Dry Cleaners;
Shoe Store and/or Repair;
Clothing Alteraꢀons;
Brewpub/Taproom/Wine Bar;
Microbrewery, with off sale retail or on site tasꢀng;
Personal services;
Banking or Financial Services with drive-up or drive-thru ATM and/or teller services; o Financial Services shall not exceed 15 percent of the total site of Planning Area Four (7.16Acres);
• Self-storage uses;
o A maximum of one (1) Self-Storage Facility within the Specific Plan. •
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Medical, dental, and counseling services and/or Laboratories; Locksmiths;
Animal clinics, veterinarian, grooming, pet store
Art Gallery;
Pool Store;
Restaurant – Drive Thru or Drive up;
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•
Cell or Telecommunicaꢀon Facility;
and
Outdoor Sales.

Conditional Uses
• Commercial
Recrea�on
o
o
Billiards; and
Arcades
Condi�onal Uses shall be subject to Sec�on 9.72 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.

Prohibited Uses
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Automo�ve and Automo�ve Related Uses
Manufacturing Uses;
Outdoor Storage (not including materials meant for retail sale in conjunc�on with a retail use);
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Secondhand, Thri�, and Used Good Sales;
Uses not listed in this chapter are expressly prohibited; and Any similar use not listed above as permitted or condi�onal (Director of Development Services may make determina�on if wording is imprecise).

3. Conceptual Site Plan Scenarios
Two conceptual site plan scenarios for Planning Unit 4 are provided; both include self-storage and retail on the southern sec�on of the property. Per Exhibit 2, Scenario One will include the following on the northern half of the site: two drive-through restaurants and two retail buildings. As shown in Exhibit 3, Scenario Two includes a supermarket or other Big Box Retail with a maximum building footprint of 50,000 square feet located on the northern half of the site. These scenarios are intended to be conceptual examples of a completed Planning Unit 4. Build-out may be any combina�on of uses allowed under the SP Amendment. Due to flexibility in allowed commercial uses, the two site plans are example scenarios of allowed uses. This will provide ul�mate flexibility to the property owner without future modifica�ons to the Specific Plan. Planning Unit 4 will have four access points: one access point will be provided from McCallum Way (Planning Unit 1), the second from Date Plam Drive, and two access points along Rosemount Drive.
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Date Palm Drive
PLANNING UNIT 1

COMMERCIAL

2.11 Acres
PLANNING UNIT 4

COMMERCIAL

7.16 Acres

PLANNING
UNIT 3

SINGLE FAMILY

DETACHED

2.34 ACRES
PLANNING UNIT 2

MULTI-FAMILY - SENIOR

CITIZEN

5.81 ACRES
NORTH
Not to Scale
Site Plan/ Planning Units
Uptown Village Specific Plan Amendment - Planning Unit 4 Exhibit
1 Date Palm Drive
2 PLANNING UNIT 1

COMMERCIAL

2.11 Acres
3 5
PLANNING UNIT 4

COMMERCIAL

7.16 Acres
4 1

PLANNING
UNIT 3

SINGLE FAMILY

DETACHED
PLANNING UNIT 2

MULTI-FAMILY - SENIOR

CITIZEN

5.81 ACRES

2.34 ACRES
LEGEND
1 Indoor Climate-Controlled Mini-Storage Facility - 115,054 SF (2) Retail - 3,217 SF Each Retail - 4,725 SF
5 2
3 Fast Food Drive-Through Restaurant - 2,413 SF
Fast Food Drive-Through Restaurant - 4,617 SF NORTH
Not to Scale
4 Conceptual Site Plan - Scenario 1
Uptown Village Specific Plan Amendment - Planning Unit 4 Exhibit
2 Date Palm Drive
2 PLANNING UNIT 1

COMMERCIAL

1.97 Acres PLANNING UNIT 4

COMMERCIAL

7.16 Acres
3 1

PLANNING
UNIT 3

SINGLE FAMILY

DETACHED

2.34 ACRES
PLANNING UNIT 2

MULTI-FAMILY - SENIOR

CITIZEN

5.81 ACRES
LEGEND
1 Indoor Climate-Controlled Mini-Storage Facility - 115,054 SF 2 Retail - 4,725 SF
3 Grocery Store or other Big Box Use - 50,000 SF
NORTH
Not to Scale
Conceptual Site Plan - Scenario 2 Exhibit
Uptown Village Specific Plan Amendment - Planning Unit 4 3

4. Development Standards
The development standards for Planning Unit 4 shall be minimal as to provide ul�mate flexibility and will consist of setbacks, lot coverage, parking, height, and distance between buildings.

Setbacks
Planning Unit 4 shall be subject to the following setbacks:
• The setback from Date Palm Drive shall include a 15-foot minimum landscape setback of which 10 feet shall be landscaped if there is a sidewalk If there is no sidewalk the en�re area shall be landscaped.
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The minimum landscape setback from Rosemount Drive shall be a 10 foot minimum landscape setback, at a minimum, a 5 foot sidewalk and 5 foot landscaped shall be provided.

There shall be a minimum 15-foot building setback for the rear-yard that can consist of pavement and/or landscaping. If needed, the rear-yard setback can be wider to accommodate emergency, trash, and maintenance vehicles. Larger setback backs should be considered when abu�ng residen�al uses.
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There shall be a minimum distance of 15 feet between all buildings.

Any area without a sidewalk shall be landscaped.

Parking
Planning Unit 4 shall be subject to the following parking regula�ons:
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Sufficient off-street parking will be provided to serve each use.

Parking Requirements for all uses shall comply with Sec�on 9.58 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code with the excep�on of Self-Storage.
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Parking for self-Storage shall be 1 parking space per 10,000 square feet and include handicapped space that comply with the applicable building code.

Retail parking calcula�ons shall be based on the area of the sales floor only this includes any kind of merchandise or service including food, goods, and services offered. Any storage or administra�ve use shall not be counted towards retail parking requirements.

Parking for Employees shall consist of one space per two employees on the largest shi�.

Buildings that are larger than 40,000 square feet, 15% of required parking spaces can be designated as compact parking spaces.
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Off Street Loading shall comply with Sec�on 9.58.130 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.

Large Tenants shall have a standard loading dock with dimensions to be approved by the Director of Development Services.
• Lots 670-110- 45, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52,53, 55, and 56 and their successor lots shall have reciprocal access and parking regardless of the number of lots. 10 | P a g e
• All dimensions requirements for parking spaces shall comply with Sec�on 9.58 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.

Building Height
Planning Unit 4 shall be subject to the following parking regula�ons:
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The maximum Building height is 36 feet finished floor height.

A maximum of 10-feet of decora�ve elements and architectural projec�ons such as towers, parapet walls, and steeples shall not be included in the height of the building. Anything over 10-feet would be part of the height.

Lot Coverage and Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
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There is no lot coverage requirement.

There shall be no maximum FAR for Planning Unit 4.

These requirements match the underlying zone of PCC which has no maximum coverage or FAR.

5. Architecture Design Standards
The guidelines outlined in this chapter establish streamlined design standards for urban design, site planning, permanent structures, and landscaping within Planning Unit 4 of the Uptown Design Village Specific Plan. The purpose is to establish harmony with the surrounding community and foster superior design quality within the Specific Plan Amendment area. The intent is to provide a predictable framework and guidelines to implement quality urban design emphasizing both building form and landscape design. These guidelines apply to all permited uses for Planning Unit 4, including supermarket and other big box uses. One of the primary objec�ves of this sec�on is to put forth a set of guidelines that establish planning and design guidelines that promote human scale design and comfortable pedestrian experiences. The exhibits in this chapter serve as conceptual illustra�ons, not defini�ve designs, and are not intended to constrain the crea�ve expression of the developer or their professional design team.

Site Planning Guidelines
Integra�on of effec�ve site planning techniques, incorporated with basic design elements will enhance the visual and user experience of the development. Key site planning principles include:
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Site design should be compa�ble with the surrounding development.

Commercial buildings and uses should be located and orientated to respect the need for privacy of surrounding uses, especially any adjoining residen�al development.

Buildings and uses should complement exis�ng uses onsite and be compa�ble with the overall vision of Planning Unit 4 and the adjacent community. •
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• Entries shall be clear, iden�fiable, and street oriented driveways on Date Palm Drive and Rosemount Road must be provided at the project and parking entrances. Parking entrances should be designed to ensure safe pedestrian access and provide clean line-of-sight walkways.
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Commercial retail parking areas shall provide clearly defined pedestrian circula�on.

Promote safe pedestrian movement through highly visible sidewalks and walkways.

Pedestrian and plaza spaces shall be though�ully separated from parking lots and vehicular movement through crea�ve landscaping and built structures. • Pedestrian areas such as paseos, plazas, and courtyards shall be incorporated to further enhance the pedestrian scale of commercial areas and to provide comfortable spaces for outdoor dining. Landscape features such as low planter walls, trees, plan�ng, and outdoor site furnishings create a sense of comfort and safety for retail customers. • Site design and building features incorporate the use of arcades, shade devices, landscaping, and building orienta�on to maximize shade and pedestrian comfort.

Architectural Design Guidelines
The following architectural design guidelines are intended to ensure architectural quality and crea�ve design for development within Planning Unit 4 of the Uptown Village Specific Plan. These guidelines do not promote a specific architectural style but rather establish general design guidelines that direct building form, massing, and materiality. Planning Unit 4 of the Specific Plan is intended to allow for a range of commercial uses, such as in-line and standalone retail uses, sit down and drive-through restaurants, and big-box uses such as a self- storage facility and supermarket. It is therefore an�cipated that the site will be developed with a range of complementary uses of architectural styles, materials, and building types. The guidelines established in this sec�on will ensure that all development within Planning Unit 4 promotes high quality architectural features that are compa�ble with chain brands and foster a safe and atrac�ve commercial retail development. All projects within Planning Unit 4 must be consistent with the design guidelines and features covered in this sec�on. The following guidelines will create a design framework to assist developers and the City implement the project.

Architectural Style
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Though no specific architectural style is promoted within Planning Unit 4, project architecture should be consistent and complimentary to surrounding architecture within the project and the exis�ng surrounding community.

Architectural variety within the project should be encouraged via the use of different, but complimentary architectural styles. For example, different architecture styles can and should be used to differen�ate between self-storage facility, retail, restaurant, and super-market uses.
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Building Design
Architectural design is encouraged to incorporate architectural form and details to create visual interest and quality urban form, especially when visible from Date Palm Drive. Examples and building design principles include the following:
• Encourage use of interes�ng and varied materials to include different stucco textures, stone veneer, ceramic or porcelain �les, composite wood materials, wrought iron accents, various metals and finishes.
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Ar�culated architectural form to create shadow lines, opportuni�es to change color and materials, and to comfor�ng human scale design.

Varied roof lines to further enhance to compliment the 3-dimensional quality of the architecture.
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Roof types that are consistent with the architectural style, massing and scale of the building.

Encourage windows and glass walls are strategically set back within thickened walls to create dis�nct shadow lines and offer shading for the glass surfaces. Metal and fabric awnings and shade structures are encouraged where applicable to create another layer to the architecture and provide addi�onal shade opportuni�es.
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Buildings should be oriented so that public access or windows face Date Palm Drive and areas of pedestrian ac�vity, such as public plazas and pedestrian pathways.

Exterior façade ar�cula�on, window area, ver�cal and/or horizontal façade ar�cula�on shall be used to avoid blank, featureless wall spaces, except where the blank wall is though�ully incorporated as a break or relief from a heavily ar�culated sec�on of the building. This type of ar�cula�on can be both horizontal and ver�cal can be accomplished through color varia�on, expansion joints, decora�ve reveals, spandrel windows, and/or other methods to accomplish this goal.
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Overall building design and architectural character should mirror the building's structure and scale.

Drive-Through Restaurants are encouraged to incorporate earth berming, landscaping , and low landscape walls (3-feet) so that the cars in the drive-thru aisle are reasonably screened from Date Palm Drive and Rosemount Road. Drive-through shade canopies are to be integrated into the building architecture.
• Primary building entries for big box uses shall be visible from Date Palm Drive for maximum visibility, all service access areas shall be accessed from the services road located at along the eastern boundary of Planning Unit 4.
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Encourage shaded outdoor sea�ng and pa�o areas for retail and super-market uses sea�ng areas to provide adequate buffer and separa�on from parking and vehicle circula�on areas.

Grocery Carts shall be stored inside the building or under an overhang if outside. In addi�on, there shall be shopping cart corals in the parking lot for customers to drop off their carts as shown to the right. The number and loca�on of corals shall be determined by the Director of Development Services.

Materials
While Planning Unit 4 does not endorse a par�cular architectural style, it is recommended that materials and finishes harmonize with and enhance the surrounding architecture within the project and the broader community. The selec�on of materials, colors, and finishes should align with the intended architectural style of the building. Emphasis is placed on the use of high-quality materials suited for the desert environment. Diversity in materials, including but not limited to smooth stucco, wood, metals, wrought iron, stone veneer, finished concrete, and plaster textures, is encouraged to create visual interest.

Architectural Character
Exhibits 3 through 6 provide the detail for Architectural Character. Example images shown in the Architectural Character exhibits intend to present examples of the design intent and features described in the architectural guidelines. The images are not intended to promote any par�cular architectural style but rather depict design features (such as massing, form, materials, etc.) representa�ve of the types of developments that would be compa�ble within the allowed uses for Planning Unit 4. The images shown in these figures are purely conceptual and future developments are not required to match in terms of intensity or architectural style.

Building Form and Massing
Building and Massing shall include the following:
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Include varying roof lines for enhanced building form and architectural interest.

Varying architectural massing and forms should be considered to create opportuni�es for material and color changes.
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Massing techniques may include varying roof lines, overhangs, building pop-outs, as well as recessed glass in thickened walls.

Ar�culate building massing and enhanced architectural treatment to denote primary building entries.

Open Spaces and Shade
Open Space and Shade shall consider the following:
• Public gathering spaces such as outdoor plazas and pa�os shall be encouraged in commercial retail or restaurant buildings.
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Trees, plan�ng, and comfortable site furnishings contribute to enhanced enjoyment of these spaces.

Metal and fabric awnings and shade structures enhance human comfort and shall be used for outdoor sea�ng areas.

Development within the Planning Unit shall be provide open space consistent with the intent of the Uptown Village Specific Plan and the open space objectives expressed in this section and Exhibits 5 and 7.

Façade Articulation
Façade Ar�cula�on shall consider the following:
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Varied details around openings such as arches, mouldings, columns, and wrought ironwork add visual interest to public facing facades.

Ar�culated architectural form to create shadow lines, opportuni�es to change color and materials, and to comfor�ng human scale design.

Building facades and design concepts should be reflec�ve of building, structure, and scale.

Pedestrian Pathways
Pedestrian Pathways as shown in Exhibit 7 will include the following:
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Promote safe pedestrian movement through highly visible pathways and walkways.

Encourage sidewalk pavers or stamped concrete at building entries and high traffic pedestrian areas.
• Pedestrian and plaza spaces shall be though�ully separated from parking lots and vehicular movement through crea�ve landscaping and built structures. 15 | P a g e
1 2
3 Building Form and Massing
Include varying roof lines for enhanced building form and architectural interest. 1
2 Varying architectural massing and forms should be considered to create opportunities for material and color changes. 4 Massing techniques may include varying roof lines, overhangs, building pop-outs, as well as recessed glass in thickened walls.
3 4
Articulate building massing and enhanced architectural
treatment to denote primary building entries.

Architectural Character Images Exhibit
Uptown Village Specific Plan Amendment - Planning Unit 4 4 1 1
2 Open Spaces and Shade
3 Public gathering spaces such as outdoor plazas and patios shall be encouraged in commercial retail or restaurant
buildings.
1 Trees, planting, and comfortable site furnishings contribute to enhanced enjoyment of these spaces. 2
3 Metal and fabric awnings and shade structures enhance human comfort and shall be used for outdoor seating areas.

Architectural Character Images Exhibit
Uptown Village Specific Plan Amendment - Planning Unit 4 5 3 2
2 4
Facade Articulation
Avoid long empty walls or building massing with no
architectural articulation by using horizontal and vertical architectural elements to create relief and visual interest. 1 2
Varied details around openings such as arches, mouldings, columns, and wrought ironwork add visual interest to public facing facades.
1 3
Articulated architectural forms to create shadow lines and opportunities to change color and materials foster a comforting human scale experience..
3 4
Building facades and design concepts should be reflective of building, structure, and scale.

Architectural Character Images Exhibit
Uptown Village Specific Plan Amendment - Planning Unit 4 6 2 3
1 Pedestrian Pathways
Promote safe pedestrian movement through highly visible pathways and walkways. 1
2 Encourage sidewalk pavers or stamped concrete at building entries and off street high traffic pedestrian areas.

Pedestrian and plaza spaces shall be thoughtfully separated from parking lots and vehicular movement through creative landscaping and built structures.
3 3
Architectural Character Images Exhibit
Uptown Village Specific Plan Amendment - Planning Unit 4 7

6. Landscape Design Guidelines
Overview
The Landscape Design Standards align with the objec�ves of the Specific Plan Amendment by crea�ng visually unified landscaped areas within Planning Unit 4. Landscape areas and public open spaces will serve as welcoming points, establish clear and safe pathways for connec�vity, and encourage a comfortable customer experience, all while maintaining a sense of visual con�nuity.

Pedestrian Experience
The landscape designer features should provide emphasis on clear and safe pedestrian circula�on and gathering spaces. Include landscape treatment that integrates a blend of plant materials that are complementary with the surrounding architecture. The inclusion of water elements in proximity to sea�ng areas is encouraged to elevate the overall visitor experience. •
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For retail uses and public open spaces, shade canopies and trellises should be used to strengthen pedestrian experience and human comfort. This can be achieved by adding architectural elements to the landscape, pa�os, and plazas for each building use.

Large specimen shade trees should be considered within plaza spaces to create invi�ng des�na�ons and a sense of permanence. A though�ul selec�on of trees, plant species and comfortable site furnishings will contribute to the enjoyment of these spaces.

Conveniently placed bike racks that can accommodate electric scooters should be placed near commercial entries and visible from Date Palm Drive. This will provide the opportunity for an increase alterna�ve modes of transporta�on and reduce the carbon footprint.

Public gathering points such as pa�os or plazas shall be visible from Date Palm Drive to contribute to an ac�ve street presence and invite visitors.

Site and Building Entry
The landscape design for site and building entries shall u�lize a hierarchy that provides visually prominent plan�ng that is invi�ng and appealing and provide a sense of comfort around public pa�os and plazas.
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Desert shade trees at building entries and parking areas.

Formal use of plan�ng at building entries, plazas, and retail pa�os.

Large evergreen shade trees and palms at plazas and public gathering spaces.

Shade
Shade for both pedestrians and vehicles is essen�al in the local desert climate. Parking spaces should priori�ze efficient shading by incorpora�ng a uniform use of canopy trees well-suited to the desert environment. In retail areas shaded walkways are encouraged and will facilitate comfortable connec�ons to commercial and retail buildings. Shade for parking lots is encouraged, the use of carports may be used where suitable. Introducing a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees in sea�ng areas will offer seasonally adjusted shade.
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Landscape Development Standards
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Street Frontages for Date Palm Drive and Rosemount shall have trees planted 30 foot on center.
75% of the trees shall be accent trees consis�ng of California Fan Palms (Washingtonia filiferia) with a minimum brown trunk height (BTH) of 8-feet. The California Fan Palm is required since it is the type of palm tree used on all proper�es in this part of Date Palm Drive.
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50% of the remaining trees shall be canopy trees. The Specific Plan Amendment recommends the use of Chilean Mesquite, however any future user is free to use any other species of tree in the Plan�ng Palete.
50 % of the canopy trees shall be mature trees that have a mix of 24-inch and 36-inch box trees. Tress planted along Date Palm Drive shall be a minimum 36” box tree, all other trees can be a mix of 24” and 36” box trees.
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Ground Cover shall consist of decomposed granite and the use turf shall be minimized and be no more than 10% of the total site area.

Exhibit 8 shows the recommended landscape plan and screen walls along Date Palm Drive that consists of decomposed granite, Chilean Mesquite, and California Fan Palms with a mix of low and medium sized plants.
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Exhibit 9 shows an eleva�onal view of plant species and screen walls for parked cars as discussed in Exhibit 8.

Exhibit 10 shows the main entrance via the central driveway with two monument signs, mul�-colored plants, California Fan Palms, canopy trees, low and medium sized plants, and decomposed granite.
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Exhibit 11 shows an eleva�on view of the main entrance, showing signage design and how the species discussed in Exhibit 10 will look from Date Palm Drive. This Exhibit depicts the intent to have a character defining entrance that characterize the shopping center.

Exhibit 12 shows a conceptual landscape plan for the southeast corner of Rosemount Avenue and Date Plam Drive, the corner will have a mix of low and medium sized plants with color variety, accent trees, canopy trees, decomposed granite, and a monument sign.

Exhibit 13 illustrates the eleva�onal street view from Date Plam Drive and Rosemount Avenue, this exhibit shows the mix of species from Exhibit 12 which provides a striking entrance that will characterize the shopping center.

Exhibits 7 through 13 illustrate the standards for each street incorpora�ng setbacks, tree spacing, and species.

Landscaping within Parking Areas
The use of canopy trees in parking areas shall be used to ensure shade of the cars from the desert heat. This shall be implemented with the following:
• Landscape parking medians to have minimum of 5 feet clear to allow adequate area for canopy tree growth. To prevent car doors from damaging plant material, landscape parking 21 | P a g e
medians shall include a 12“ concrete strip when abu�ng a parking space. If parking stalls are adjacent to the landscape median on both sides, then a 7-foot-wide landscaped median is required.
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Each row of parking shall have a diamond planter at the with a canopy tree for every 10- parking stalls. There is an excep�on to this requirement for any area that has underground reten�on below. In such instances, a combina�on of low and medium sized plant species shall be used.

The width of the planter shall be measured from inside curb to inside curb.

7. Sign Program
All Signs shall be consistent with Sec�on 9.62 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code and contain the following:
• Each vehicular entrance along Date Palm Drive shall have a wall sign or monument sign iden�fying the name of the shopping center. Exhibit 14 conceptually illustrates the design and size of a ground mounted free standing monument sign. •
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The maximum width of any Tenant’s storefront sign may not exceed 75% of the Tenant’s leased storefront.

One (1) or two (2) lines of copy permited and may consist of upper and/or lower case leters.

Sign areas allowed for each Tenant shall be calculated as follows: One and one-half (1.5) square feet of sign area per each linear foot of Tenant’s leased storefront. Tenants who have frontages facing a parking lot or street are allowed signage on each of those eleva�ons.

Signs on the front and each side eleva�ons are permited for tenants with a building footprint larger than 30,000 square feet, sign area shall not exceed the amount allowed above.
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Each building can have one main-iden�fica�on sign (signs over 24 square feet) and secondary signs (under 24 square feet) not exceeding the total amount allowed above.

Drive -Through facili�es are allowed to have menu boards and direc�onal signs which shall not be included in the total amount of signage allowed.

Freestanding Monument Signs can only be used for tenants that have an area that exceeds 30,000 square feet.
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Signs are not allowed on or against any roof structures.

Banners, Real Estate, and Temporary Signs shall be consistent with Sec�on 9.62.060 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.
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All signs shall be measured per the direc�on provided in Sec�on 9.62.020 that defines the area of a sign.

Note: It is specifically noted that the size of all Tenant storefront signs is not regulated by any height limit /maximum. It is governed as stated above, being square feet of allowable area and stretch-out (width) limita�ons.

There are many acceptable sign treatments, however a Mixed Media three-dimensional approach combining several different fabrica�on and ligh�ng techniques is preferred. Tenants are strongly encouraged to consider the specific architectural style of their facade, the overall concept of the 22 | P a g e
project, the scale of the proposed sign and the cri�cal viewing angles and sight lines when designing appropriate graphics and signs for the storefront.

Note that specific loca�ons and surrounding architectural treatments can limit the maximum sign height and length, which may differ from the general guidelines proposed above. The Landlord reserves the right to approve or reject any proposed sign on the basis of the size and placement.

Devia�on from Sign Requirements:

When it is found that the strict or literal interpreta�on of the provisions set forth in this criteria would cause undue difficul�es and unnecessary hardship inconsistent with the purpose and intent of this criteria, a minor devia�on may be granted subject to specific requirements and findings as set forth below.
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The sign is in propor�on to the structure or use to which it relates.

The sign’s external features are in balance and unity, and present a harmonious appearance.

The sign is consistent with the objec�ves of the overall general plan.

Proposed building mounted and monument signs shall be reviewed and approved by the Director for of Development Services.

8. Infrastructure
Utilities
Planning Unit 4 will hook into the exi�ng U�li�es for Water, Sewer, Electricity, and Gas.

Drainage
The drainage for Planning Unit 4 is encouraged to be undergrounded, however above-ground reten�on can be used and incorporated into a site for en�tlement submital. 23 | P a g e

MIX OF LOW AND

MEDIUM PLANTS

FOUNDATION

PLANTING

LOW WALL TO HELP

SCREEN VEHICLES
R.O.W. LINE R.O.W. LINE

CURB AND

SIDEWALK
CALIF. FAN PALMS
AT MAX. 50' O.C.

PALO VERDE TREES
AT MAX. 50' O.C.

DATE PALM DRIVE
Date Palm Drive Plan

MIX OF LOW AND

MEDIUM PLANTS
CALIF. FAN PALMS
AT MAX. 50' O.C.

PALO VERDE TREES
AT MAX. 50' O.C.

PARKING AND LOW

WALLS TO HELP

SCREEN VEHICLES
Date Palm Drive Elevation

ACCENT PALMS

AT ENTRY DRIVE

FUTURE BUILDING FUTURE BUILDING

ACCENT TREES AT

SETBACK MONUMENT SIGNS
LINE

FOUNDATION
SHRUBS

MIX OF LOW AND

MEDIUM PLANTS

MIX OF LOW AND

MEDIUM PLANTS

SIDEWALK
R.O.W. LINE

PROJECT SIGN

MONUMENT W/

LIGHTING

PROJECT SIGN

MONUMENT

LOW ACCENT

GROUNDCOVER SHALL

NOT BLOCK MONUMENT
TEXT
CALIF. FAN PALMS
AT MAX. 50' O.C.

DATE PALM DRIVE
Main Entry Plan
CL
15'
MIN
15'
MIN BUILDING 20' 20'

SETBACK

BUILDING

SETBACK

FUTURE BUILDING

ACCENT PALMS

AT ENTRY DRIVE ACCENT TREES AT

MONUMENT SIGNS

FUTURE BUILDING
ENTRY
ROAD

MIX OF LOW AND

MEDIUM PLANTS

SIDEWALK

PROJECT MONUMENT

SIGN W/ UP-LIGHTING

PROJECT MONUMENT

SIGN W/ UP-LIGHTING
CALIF. FAN PALMS
AT MAX. 50' O.C.

LOW PLANTING SHALL

NOT BLOCK MONUMENT
TEXT
Main Entry Elevation

ACCENT PALMS

AT ENTRY DRIVE

FUTURE BUILDING
R.O.W. LINE

ACCENT TREES AT

MONUMENT SIGNS

CURB AND

SIDEWALK
15' MIN BUILDING

SETBACK FROM
CURB

FOUNDATION
SHRUBS

MIX OF LOW AND

MEDIUM PLANTS
R.O.W. LINE

PROJECT MONUMENT

SIGN W/ UP-LIGHTING

LOW ACCENT

GROUNDCOVER

SHALL NOT BLOCK

MONUMENT TEXT
CALIF. FAN PALMS
AT MAX. 50' O.C.

DATE PALM DRIVE
Rosemount Avenue Entry Plan
R.O.W. LINE

ACCENT PALMS

AT ENTRY DRIVE

ACCENT TREES AT

MONUMENT SIGNS BUILDING

SETBACK
FUTURE

BUILDING PALO VERDE TREES
AT MAX. 50' O.C.

ROSEMOUNT
AVE

CURB AND

SIDEWALK

PROJECT MONUMENT

SIGN W/ UP-LIGHTS
CALIF. FAN PALMS
AT MAX. 50' O.C.

MIX OF LOW AND

MEDIUM PLANTS
Rosemount Avenue Entry Elevation

PLANT PALETTE

SHRUBS / ACCENTS

STREET TREES - DATE PALM DRIVE
AGAVE
ALOE "BLUE ELF"

BOUGAINVILLEA

BUDDLEIA MARRUBIFOLIA

CALLIANDRA CALIFORNICA

CAESALPINIA PULCHERRIMA
CALLISTEMON "LITTLE JOHN"

DASYLIRION WHEELERI

ECHINOCACTUS GRUSONII

ENCELIA FARINOSA

AGAVE SPECIES

BLUE ELF ALOE WASHINGTONIA FILIFERA
CERCIDIUM "DESERT MUSEUM"

CALIFORNIA FAN PALM

PALO VERDE BOUGAINVILLEA SPECIES

WOOLY BUTTERFLY BUSH

BAJA FAIRY DUSTER

RED BIRD OF PARADISE

DWARF BOTTLEBRUSH

DESERT SPOON

GOLDEN BARREL

BRITTLEBUSH

PARKING LOT TREES

GEIJERA PARVIFLORA

RHUS LANCEA
QUERCUS V. "HERITAGE"

AUSTRALIAN WILLOW

AFRICAN SUMAC

SOUTHERN LIVE OAK

FOUQUIERA SPLENDENS

HESPERALOE PARVIFLORA
ILEX VOMITORIA "STOKES DWARF"

JUSTICIA CALIFORNICA

LANTANA SPECIES

LEUCOPHYLLUM FRUTESCENS
MUHLENBERGIA "REGAL MIST"

MYRTUS COMMUNIS
OLEA "LITTLE OLLIE"

OCOTILLO

RED YUCCA

DWARF YAUPON HOLLY

CHUPAROSA

LANTANA

TEXAS RANGER

PINK MUHLY GRASS

TRUE MYRTLE

DWARF OLIVE

PENSTEMON

SCREEN AND LANDSCAPE TREES

ACACIA STENOPHYLLA
CERCIDIUM "DESERT MUSEUM"

CHILOPSIS LINEARIS

LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA
OLEA EUROPAEA "FRUITLESS"

OLNEYA TESOTA

PROSOPIS CHILENSIS
PRUNUS C. "KRAUTER VESUVIUS"
QUERCUS V. "HERITAGE"

SHOESTRING ACACIA

PALO VERDE

DESERT WILLOW

CRAPE MYRTLE

OLIVE 'FRUITLESS'

DESERT IRONWOOD

THORNLESS MESQUITE

PURPLE LEAF PLUM

SOUTHERN LIVE OAK

PENSTEMON SPECIES

RUELLIA PENINSULARIS

TECOMA STANS

DESERT RUELLIA

YELLOW BELLS

SALVIA LEUCANTHA

YUCCA SPECIES

MEXICAN SAGE

YUCCA SMALL ACCENTS / COLUMNARS

CALLISTEMON CITRINUS

CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS

LAURUS NOBILIS

LEMON BOTTLEBRUSH

ITALIAN CYPRESS

BAY LAUREL

GROUNDCOVERS
ACACIA R. "DESERT CARPET"

BAILEYA MULTIRADIATA

CONVOLVULUS MAURITANICUS

LANTANA MONTEVIDENSIS
LANTANA M. "NEW GOLD"

LAVANDULA SPECIES

TRAILING ACACIA PODOCARPUS HENKELII LONG-LEAVED YELLOWWOOD

DESERT MARIGOLD

GROUND MORNING GLORY

SPREADING LANTANA

SPREADING LANTANA

LAVENDER

OENETHERA BERLANDIERI

VERBENA RIGIDA

MEXICAN PRIMROSE

SANDPIPER VERBENA
DECOMPOSED GRANITE - "BRIMSTONE" OR EQUAL - 1/4" MINUS - 2" DEEP LAYER IN ALL LANDSCAPE AREAS
Plant Palette

PROVIDE UP-LIGHTS

FOR LIGHTING
Monumentation Exhibit
Plan Administration
This chapter describes the procedures for administra�on and implementa�on of the Uptown Village Specific Plan Amendment. The City of Cathedral City Development Services Department shall have the responsibility for plan administra�on and implementa�on as established in this chapter.

Implementation
En�tlement approvals and construc�on permits shall be reviewed by all relevant departments and agencies, including but not limited to the Planning Division, Public Works, Building and Safety, Fire, etc., as needed to ensure consistency with SP Amendment, Cathedral City Municipal Code (CCMC), and relevant building codes. This Specific Plan Amendment establishes the general intent and comprehensive framework for the future development of Planning Unit 4, prior to construc�on, various implementa�on approvals are required, as noted below. • Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) – The SPA will cover approximately 7.16-acres to provide comprehensive development guidelines, allowable uses, and standards for Planning Unit 4. • Design Review – Future development projects within the Specific Plan Amendment area for Planning Unit 4 shall follow the Design Review Permit process as outlined in Chapter

9.78.050 of the CCMC. This is intended to ensure that project architecture, landscape, and site design have been reviewed by the Director of Development Services and then the Architectural Review Commitee for Final Ac�on.

Poten�al Future Applica�ons (If necessary)
• Condi�onal Use Permit (CUP) - Uses that require a Condi�onal Use Permit per Sec�on 2 of this SP Amendment shall obtain a CUP in compliance with the CCMC. This is intended to ensure that project architecture, landscape, and site design for condi�onal uses have been reviewed by the Architectural Review Commitee, Planning Commission, and are found consistent with this Specific Plan Amendment.
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Tenta�ve Parcel Map (TPM) / Tenta�ve Tract Map (TTM) - TPM/TTMs are intended to implement future projects and subdivide the property into smaller parcels/lots for development or sale. TPM/TTMs may be filed with each phase of development as necessary in accordance with CCMC. Each TPM/TTM will require review by the Planning Commission.

Lot Line Adjustments (LLA) and Lot Mergers (LM) Applica�ons are ministerial ac�ons to be processed and approved by the Director of Engineering or their designee.

Appeals
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Any interpreta�on of a permited or condi�onal use or development standard can be appealed to the Director of Development Services.

Any staff interpreta�on of a permited or condi�onal use or development standard can be appealed to the Planning Commission subject to payment of the appropriate fees and submital of Appeal Applica�on.
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• Any interpreta�on of permited or condi�onal uses or development standard by the Planning Commission can be appealed to the City Council per Sec�on 2.04.130 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.
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CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

PLANNING COMMISSION

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
UPTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 98-55-A
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 23-003 (“Project”)
PROJECT LOCATION:

EAST SIDE OF DATE PALM, APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET
NORTH OF McCALLUM WAY
(ASSESSOR PARCEL NOs. 670-110-048, 670-110-049, 670-
110-050, 670-110-051, 670-110-052, 670-110-053, 670-110-056) DATE APPROVED: AUGUST 7, 2024
EXPIRATION DATE: AUGUST 7, 2026
SECTION 1 ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS

1.1 Specific Plan Amendment 98-54-A is approved to create Development Unit 4 within the Uptown Village Specific Plan, including related development, architecture and landscaping standards and to phase the buildout of Development Unit 4 in two phases. Design Review 23-003 is approved to develop Phase 1 consisting of a 115,054 square foot indoor mini storage facility and a 4,725 square foot retail use and ancillary parking lot and landscaping improvements.

1.2 The plans approved by the Planning Commission and City Council will be referenced as “Exhibit A”. The construction drawings shall conform substantially to “Exhibit A” as approved by the Planning Commission and City Council, 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 the Director of Community and Economic Development and/or the Director of Engineering/Public Works prior to approval of the construction drawings.

1.3 Approval of Design Review 23-003 shall be valid for two (2) years from date of approval, unless a time extension is timely filed pursuant to the Cathedral City Municipal Code.

1.4 Prior to issuance of a building and/or grading permit the Applicant or Developer shall sign the approved Conditions of Approval which shall certify that the Applicant or Developer agrees to implement all Conditions of Approval.

Rosemount Self-Storage
Planning Commission Recommended Conditions of Approval
September __, 2024