Cathedral City City Council
March 12, 2025

XV SAFETY
Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works, Planning Continuous No Action
Program 3.B
Coordinate and cooperate with responsible regional agencies in achieving multi- use agreements within flood control channels and designing safe, attractive recreational facilities which maintain the functional requirements of the drainage facilities.

Public Works,
Planning, CVWD,
RCFCD
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; CV Link, a multi-model transportation path, is primarily being constructed on top of flood control levees and at the top of stormwater channel slopes, including in the Whitewater River Stormwater Channel in Cathedral City . The project is being lead by CVAG, and involves coordination between Cathedral City and regional agencies such as CVWD and RCFCD.

Buildout of CV Link is underway.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works;
Engineering; CVWD;
RCFCD
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to cooperate in the filing of FEMA application materials to amend the City's FIRM maps as needed.

Policy 5
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works;
Engineering
Continuous No Action
Program 5.B
Explore and pursue County funding, state funding under the Cobey-Alquist Flood Plain Management Act, other State programs, and federal funding options for local and area-wide flood control projects.

Public Works;
Engineering
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City explores and pursues relevant county, state, and federal funding sources on a regular basis, including funding for flood control projects, as applicable.

Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works; Planning Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; Stormwater retention requirements for new development projects are reviewed by engineering during development review process and during plan check for grading plans.

Policy 7 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to strive to provide all-weather crossings where necessary. The City is currently collaborating with the City of Palm Springs on the Ramon Road Bridge widening project and on the construction of the future Vista Chino Bridge. The Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge (Cathedral Canyon Drive over the Whitewater River) was completed in 2022.

Policy 8 Ongoing
Ongoing; The Via De Anza Street Improvement Project, for example, included the construction of sidewalk, curb and gutter, curb ramps, driveway approaches, and new asphalt concrete.

Construction of this project was completed in September 2024.

Policy 9
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; Public Works Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development proposals, including for critical facilities, are reviewed by the Engineering Department, including review for locations in flood plains and requirements for drainage and flood-proofing improvements as necessary. All development proposals are also subject to the City's Floodplain Management Ordinance (CCMC Chapter 8.24). Projects that require CEQA analysis are also reviewed for location in relation to the 100-year flood plain, and flood-proofing mitigation measures are required as necessary.

Critical health and safety facilities shall not be located within the 100-year flood plain unless flood-proofing or other mitigation measures are implemented.

Program 9.A
The Land Use Map and Zoning regulations shall prohibit the construction of critical facilities within the 100-year flood plain unless flood-proofing or other mitigation measures are implemented, and shall only permit residential development if adequate flood-proofing measures have been implemented.

Implementation Status
All new development shall be required to incorporated adequate flood mitigation measures, such as grading that prevents adverse drainage impacts to adjacent properties, on-site retention of runoff, and the adequate siting and sizing of structures located within flood plains.

Program 6.A
Stormwater retention for the 100-year storm shall be enforced through the development review process and routine site inspection.

Implementation Status
Assure adequate, safe, all-weather and low-flow crossings over flood control channels are provided where necessary, and are maintained for passage during major storm events.

Investigate the need for the construction of curbs and gutters in neighborhoods lacking sufficient street drainage improvements.

The City shall cooperate with CVWD and RCFCD in securing FEMA map amendments for planning areas and projects, as they occur.

Program 4.A
The City shall coordinate and cooperate in the filing of appropriate FEMA application materials to secure amendments to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the City, consistent with existing and proposed improvements.

Implementation Status
Pursue all viable sources of funding for local and regional drainage improvements needed for adequate flood control and protection.

Program 5.A
Consider the establishment of Area Drainage Plans or Assessment Districts to fund drainage improvements.

Implementation Status
Continue to actively participate in regional flood control and drainage improvement efforts to develop and implement mutually beneficial drainage plans.

Program 3.A
Capital Improvement Plans for drainage management and control shall be developed, updated and maintained and shall be based upon the Storm Drain Master Plan project descriptions.

Implementation Status

XV SAFETY
Policy 10 Ongoing
Ongoing; Pursuant to Chapter 8.24 of the CCMC, development permits (subject to review and approval by the City Engineer) must be obtained before any construction or development within any area of special flood hazard as defined by FEMA. Such development applications must demonstrate compliance with the construction standards set forth in CCMC Section

8.24.050.

Policy 11 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to consider the use of floodplains as open space and recreation facilities that can withstand period inundation on a case-by-base basis.

Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, California
Geologic Survey,
County Geologist,
Consulting
Geologists
2019-20; Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City coordinates with Riverside County to provide the fault zone data on the City's GIS map. Further consultation or coordination may occur in the future as updates to the data are needed.

Program 1.B
Establish and maintain a GIS database and mapping of the various geotechnical conditions, hazards and constraints within the City.

Planning 2019-20; Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The CityMap GIS map includes mapping of geotechnical conditions and other hazards such as fault lines, Alquist-Priolo Fault Zones, fire hazard severity zones, and flood hazard zones.

Program 1.C
Secure available publications from trade organizations and the state, and make available to developers, property owners, and other appropriate parties, regarding geotechnical investigations that must be carried out within Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.

Engineering, Building 2019-20
Ongoing
Ongoing; Geotechnical investigations continue to be required in Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones. The City may provide information related to these investigations as required.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning,
Engineering/Consultin
g Geologist
2019; Routine
updating Ongoing
Ongoing; The City has adopted the California Fire Code and California Building Code by reference, and shall maintain the updated codes (including seismic requirements) in response to updates adopted by the state.

Policy 3 Ongoing
Ongoing; Through the plan check process, the City ensures that all new developments are constructed in accordance with the seismic design requirements contained in the most recent edition of the California Building and Fire Codes.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Engineering 2019-20 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City coordinates with external geologists (County, State, or contract) to review geotechnical and fault hazard studies when necessary.

Policy 5 No Action
Program 4.A
The City shall pursue a cooperative agreement with the Riverside County Geologist, State Geologist, or contract geological engineer to review and determine the adequacy of geotechnical and fault hazard studies.

Implementation Status
Promote and encourage the strengthening of older, inadequately reinforced structures in the City by retrofitting to better resist the effects of strong ground shaking.

Continue to regularly update building and fire codes to provide for changes or advancements in seismic safety design.

Program 2.A
Regularly consult and coordinate with the California Geological Survey, other relevant state and federal agencies, and surrounding communities to establish, maintain, and update building, seismic and fire codes.

Implementation Status
All new development shall be constructed in accordance with the prevailing seismic design requirements contained in the most recently adopted edition of the California (International) Building and Fire Codes and as otherwise required by the City.

The City shall require geological and geotechnical investigations in areas of potential seismic or geologic hazards as part of the environmental and development review process. The City shall not approve proposals and projects for development or redevelopment which do not provide for mitigation of seismic or geologic hazards to the satisfaction of the responsible agencies.

GEOTECHNICAL SUB-ELEMENT
The protection of human life, public and private property, utility structures, and land from the adverse effects of seismic and geologic hazards.

The City shall establish and maintain an information database containing maps and other information which describe seismic and other geotechnical hazards occurring within the City boundaries, sphere-of-influence and planning area.

Program 1.A
Consult and coordinate with surrounding communities, the California Division of Mines and Geology, Riverside County, other applicable state and federal agencies, and professional engineering geologists to establish, improve and routinely update the database.

Implementation Status
The flood-prone areas designated on Exhibit S-1 and as defined by FEMA shall be considered inappropriate for conventional urban development without adequate flood control facilities. Applications for development at urban or suburban densities in areas where there is a serious risk to life shall demonstrate appropriate and cost-effective solutions before City grants approvals.

The City shall consider the use of floodplains as parks, nature trails, equestrian parks, golf courses, or other types of recreational facilities or joint-use facilities that can withstand periodic inundation.

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Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Engineering 2019-2020
No Action
Program 6.B
Coordinate with CVWD, DWA, SCE, SCG, Frontier Communications, Spectrum and other appropriate agencies, to develop and implement strategies to safeguard major utility systems, and to strengthen or relocate facilities that are in potentially hazardous areas.

Planning, Public
Works, Engineering,
public and quasi-
public agencies
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City coordinates with utility companies as needed.

Program 6.C
Coordinate and cooperate with Caltrans, County Transportation and adjoining cities to maximize the resilience of local and regional transportation systems, including US Interstate-10 and other major transportation corridors in the event of a major quake.

Public Works,
Engineering, Caltrans,
County
Transportation,
Adjoining Cities, CVAG
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City is represented by City Councilmembers on the CVAG Transportation and Public Safety Committees. The Engineering Department also coordinates with CVAG and Caltrans as needed for the design of regional transportation corridors.

Policy 7 Ongoing
Ongoing; Through the development review process, proposed sites for new structures, particularly critical facilities, shall be reviewed for vulnerability to geological hazards.

Policy 8
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Engineering Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City requires geological studies when necessary on a project-specific basis.

Geological studies may be required for developments proposed within the Garnet Hill and San Andreas fault traces, as determined by the Director of Engineering. The City shall cooperate with county, state, and/or federal agencies if they are conducting geological investigations.

Program 8.B
The City shall require geological studies, such as fault-trenching, of the defined traces of the Garnet Hill and San Andreas fault traces shown on Exhibit S-4. The studies shall be conducted by State-certified engineering geologists following the guidelines established in the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Studies Act. The City Geologist shall review the fault studies to ensure that excavations were conducted with an acceptable level of effort to determine whether there are active faults through the proposed development, and that suitable fault setbacks are defined.

Planning, Engineering,
County Geologist
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City requires geological studies when necessary on a project-specific basis.

Geological studies may be required for developments proposed within the Garnet Hill and San Andreas fault traces, as determined by the Director of Engineering.

Program 8.C
The City shall require geological studies of the less well-defined traces of the Garnet Hill and San Andreas faults shown on Exhibit S-4 for critical facilities proposed within this zone. The studies shall be conducted by State-certified engineering geologists.

Planning, Engineering Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City requires geological studies when necessary on a project-specific basis.

Geological studies may be required for developments, including critical facilities, proposed within the Garnet Hill and San Andreas fault traces, as determined by the Director of Engineering.

Policy 9 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City requires the preparation of site-specific geotechnical investigations for developments proposed in areas subject to geotechnical hazards, as determined by the Director of Engineering, on a case-by-case basis.

Policy 10 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to enforce applicable fugitive dust control ordinances and regulations for all grading, earthwork, and construction activities.

To avoid and minimize soil erosion, all grading, earthwork, and construction activities shall be in accordance with applicable fugitive dust control ordinances and regulations, including those established by the City, CVAG, SCAQMD, and other appropriate agencies.

To the extent feasible, regulate the location of new structures, including utilities, schools, hospitals, healthcare and eldercare facilities, police and fire stations, and emergency communication facilities, in and near areas that would directly be affected by seismic or geologic hazards.

Development proposed for human occupancy on lands within a City Fault Hazard Management Zone and where the location of the fault has not been firmly determined, fault trenching and other geotechnical investigations shall be required. Based on these investigations the City may restrict or prohibiting construction of structures for human occupancy across the fault trace.

Program 8.A
The City shall cooperate with county, state and federal agencies in conducting geological investigations of the Garnet Hill and San Andreas faults. The City shall investigate the possibility of partnering with the Earthquake Hazards Program of the U.S. Geological Survey to better identify the active traces of the Garnet Hill and San Andreas faults.

Implementation Status
Where development is proposed in areas identified as being subject to geotechnical hazards (including, but not limited to slope instability, soil collapse, liquefaction and seismically induced settlement), the City shall require the preparation of site-specific geotechnical investigations by the applicant prior to completion of CEQA studies and development approval. All such studies shall include mitigation measures that reduce associated hazards to insignificant levels.

The City shall encourage the strengthening of such critical public facilities such as utilities, schools, hospitals, healthcare facilities, eldercare facilities, police and fire stations, and emergency communication facilities.

Program 6.A
The City shall prepare and distribute informational to residents, business owners and property owners, that encourage and facilitate retrofitting of privately-owned structures, including describing appropriate methods of rehabilitation, and possible methods of financing such improvements.

Implementation Status

XV SAFETY
Policy 11 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City cooperates with CVWD and DWA on groundwater conservation and recharge efforts, including as outlined in the 2022 Indio Subbasin Sustainable Groundwater Management Plan. Through the plan check process, the City also requires water agency approval of the water use calculations in landscape construction plans to support water conservation efforts.

Policy 12
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Engineering,
Consulting Geologist
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Through the development review and plan check processes, the Planning Division and Engineering Department ensure that grading is minimized beyond what is necessary. The Engineering Department also conducts regular inspections of grading operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.

Program 12.B
In the hillside or mountainous areas of Cathedral City, the City shall discourage excessive grading of slopes greater than 3:1 (horizontal:vertical), and shall encourage varied slope ratios on design slopes to reduce the visual impact of grading. Cut or fill slopes steeper than 2:1 shall not be permitted.

Planning, Engineering Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Through the development review and plan check processes, the Planning Division and Engineering Department ensure that potential visual impacts resulting from grading of hillside or mountainous areas is minimized to the greatest extent practicable.

Policy 13 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) includes inventories of critical facilities and analysis of population vulnerability to ensure that planning for geological disasters accounts for dependent care and high-occupancy facilities.

Policy 14 Ongoing
Ongoing; In addition to annual inspections of businesses, care facilities and schools, the Fire Department conducts community training and outreach with these institutions to provide emergency preparedness and fire safety education.

Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire; County
Environmental Health;
Regional Water Quality
Control Board
Continuous
No Action
Program 1.B
Coordinate with responsible agencies to assure enforcement of state and federal regulations for the testing and monitoring of underground fuel storage tanks for leakage.

Public Works;
Planning; Fire
Department; State and
US EPA; County Health
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Fire Department continues to coordinate with responsible agencies to test and monitor underground fuel storage tanks as required by state and federal regulations.

Program 1.C
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) shall be required for all new development that generates, transports, or stores hazardous materials and shall be so reflected in the City's Zoning Ordinance.

Planning, Fire Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; According to Section 9.72.010 of the CCMC, the conditional use permit is intended for those types of land uses which require special consideration because they possess unique characteristics or present special issues that make being a permitted use impractical or undesirable. Though hazardous uses are not explicitly stated in Section 9.72.010, land uses that involve the generation, transportation, or storage or hazardous materials are not permitted by right in any of the City's zoning districts.

The City shall ensure to the fullest extent possible that, in the event of a major geologic disaster, dependent care and high- occupancy facilities will remain safe.

The City’s Fire Department, as part of their annual inspections of businesses and dependent care facilities and schools, shall encourage and educate the owners or operators about maintaining accessibility following and earthquake, emergency backup power, and securely anchored shelves, computers and other equipment, and other non-structural elements.

HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SUB-ELEMENT
A community and environment that is safe from the threat of hazardous conditions and hazardous and toxic materials.

Utilizing the resources available through the County of Riverside and the Regional Water Quality Control Board, maintain current data on hazardous materials users within the planning area.

Program 1.A
Update the City’s data on hazardous materials users quarterly, by regularly contacting the County Department of Environmental Health and the Regional Water Quality Control Board and reviewing online databases or lists.

Implementation Status
To minimize the potential impacts of subsidence due to the extraction of groundwater, the City shall actively support and participate in local and regional efforts at groundwater conservation and recharge.

Restrict development along the foothills to minimize the potential impacts of slope failure. In addition, minimize grading and modification to the natural topography to prevent potential for man-induced slope failures.

Program 12.A
The City shall discourage any grading beyond that necessary to create adequate and safe building pads. The Engineering and Consulting Geotechnical Engineer shall conduct regular inspection of grading operations to maximize site safety and compatibility with community character.

Implementation Status

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Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire; State and federal
EPA; County Health
Department; CRWQCB
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Fire Department continues to coordinate with responsible agencies to monitor cleanup efforts for hazardous sites.

Policy 3 Ongoing
Ongoing; Projects that require CEQA analysis are reviewed for their proximity to facilities or sites identified as meeting the Cortese List requirements. Development proposals for lands directly adjacent or in proximity to known contaminated sites shall be analyzed thoroughly to ensure the site is safe for development.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; Fire, Police Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's Truck Route Map establishes the permitted routes for the transport of hazardous and toxic materials and wastes. Roads not listed in the Truck Route Map shall be avoided for the transport of hazardous materials and wastes.

Program 4.B Enforce roadway access restrictions and consider the implementation of fines or penalties for violations.

Public Works; Fire,
Police
Continuous No Action
Policy 5 Ongoing
Ongoing; In November 2024, the City Council approved a contractor to update the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Emergency Operations Plan.

Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Environmental
Conservation
Manager, County
Environmental Health
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Recycling, Refuse, Water Conservation & Energy Programs section of the City website includes information regarding the proper management and disposal of household hazardous and toxic wastes. This information is also available in the City's Refuse and Recycling Guide.

Program 6.B
Implement the Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) as prepared by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and its member cities.

Engineering, Public
Works
Immediate;
Continuous No Action
Policy 7 Ongoing
Ongoing; Development proposals for hazardous or toxic waste dumps, landfills, or industrial processes would be carefully reviewed by the City, and would not be approved if the proposed location could result in adverse impacts to the City and its Sphere-of-Influence.

Policy 8
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public
Works; DWA; CVWD
Continuous Ongoing Ongoing; Development proposals are reviewed by the Public Works Department to ensure that new projects are connecting go the sewer system whenever possible.

Policy 9 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's Truck Route Map, as designated by the Engineering Department, also provides the designated routes for the transport of hazardous materials and wastes. The Truck Route has sufficient capacity and avoids residential areas.

Policy 10 Ongoing
Ongoing; Potentially hazardous sites susceptible to leak or collapse during earthquake are analyzed and identified on a project-by-project basis.

Policy 11 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance prohibit land uses involving hazardous facilities in residential areas, and generally arrange land uses as to create buffers between sensitive land use districts and industrial land uses that may involve hazardous materials.

Hazardous sites susceptible to leak or collapse during earthquakes shall be identified.

The location and number of the hazardous facilities close to the schools, hospitals, and residential areas shall be regulated properly and introduce buffer zones between the hazardous facilities and sensitive facilities and/or receptors.

The City shall actively oppose plans for hazardous or toxic waste dumps, landfills, or industrial processes that may potentially adversely affect the City and its Sphere-of-Influence, and shall participate in the identification of alternative sites.

Confer and coordinate with the CVWD, DWA, and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board in the regulation, monitoring, and phased removal of subsurface sewage disposal systems.

Program 8.A
The development review process shall be used to assure that all new development connects to the sewage collection systems of the Coachella Valley Water District and Desert Water Agency where that service is available.

Implementation Status
The travel route for the transport of hazardous materials and wastes shall have adequate capacity to safely accommodate additional trucks and shall avoid the residential areas.

Program 4.A
Coordinate with the Fire Department, Police Department, neighboring jurisdictions, and other appropriate agencies to identify segments of highway or local roads that shall be restricted from transporting hazardous and toxic materials.

Implementation Status
The Fire Department shall maintain a citywide Emergency Operations Plan, which provides for emergency services in the event of a hazardous spill or airborne release.

Encourage households and small businesses to dispose of hazardous and toxic wastes in accordance with county, state, and federal regulations.

Program 6.A
Continue to distribute information materials provided by the County and the Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding proper management and disposal of household hazardous and toxic wastes, and also post information on the City web site.

Implementation Status
Encourage and facilitate the adequate and timely cleanup of existing and future contaminated sites within the City and its sphere- of-influence.

Program 2.A
Coordinate with responsible county, state and federal agencies to activate cleanup procedures, and monitor the status of cleanup efforts on an ongoing basis.

Implementation Status
The City shall thoroughly evaluate development proposals for lands directly adjacent or in proximity to sites known to be contaminated with hazardous or toxic materials.

The City shall designate appropriate access routes to facilitate the transport of hazardous and toxic materials and wastes.

XV SAFETY
Policy 12 Ongoing Ongoing; The City continues to minimize the exposure to hazardous substances to the greatest extent practicable.

Policy 13 Ongoing
Ongoing; The Recycling, Refuse, Water Conservation & Energy Programs section of the City website includes information regarding the proper management and disposal of household hazardous and toxic wastes. This information is also available in the City's Refuse and Recycling Guide.

Policy 14 No Action
Policy 15 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City shall support reductions in the use of hazardous fuels in the event that such opportunities arise.

Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire, Police, All Other
City Departments
On-going;
Comprehensive
update minimum once
every five years
Ongoing
Ongoing; In November 2024, the City Council approved a contractor to update the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Emergency Operations Plan. The review and updating process may include consideration for fire protection, law enforcement, communications, alternative access, public health services, damage assessment and other parameters.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Engineering, Public
Works, Fire, Police,
Riverside County
Emergency
Management, Other
City Departments
Annual Report
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Fire Department is currently updating the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Emergency Operations Plan. The process of updating the Emergency Operations Plans may include review for potential constraints to implementation of the plan.

Program 2.B
The City shall coordinate with responsible flood control agencies and shall jointly develop long-term strategies and capital improvement plans that, to the extent practicable, eliminate or minimize significant flooding hazards which threaten lives, property and emergency access.

Engineering, Public
Works, County Flood
Control, CVWD
2019-2020; Update
every five years Ongoing
Ongoing; The Engineering and Public Works Departments coordinate with RCFD and CVWD as needed.

Program 2.C
The City shall ensure that responsible domestic water providers comply with State requirements for water storage and distribution systems to withstand strong ground shaking and other seismic hazards.

Engineering, Public
Works, Desert Water
Agency, CVWD
Ongoing
No Action
Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Manager,
Engineering, Public
Works, Neighboring
Cities, Riverside
County Emergency
Management,
Caltrans, CVAG
2019; Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Cathedral City Council is represented on the CVAG Public Safety Committee via a Councilmember. This committee facilitates emergency preparedness and cooperation between the City, the County, and neighboring cities, and other relevant agencies.

The City emergency response plans shall recognize and accommodate the physical, environmental and other conditions that could pose potentially significant hazards, and shall take proactive steps to minimize these threats to the community’s residents, businesses, visitors and economy.

Program 2.A
The City shall evaluate the full range of physical and other constraints to the effective implementation of the Emergency Operations Plan, shall develop or update strategic planning to address and minimize the effects of these constraints, and periodically report to the City Council on progress made in addressing these constraints.

Implementation Status
The City shall identify and establish emergency evacuation and supply routes and plans to preserve or reestablish the use of East Palm Canyon Drive, Date Palm Drive, Dinah Shore Drive, Ramon Road, Vista Chino, Interstate-10 and other essential transportation routes.

Program 3.A
Establish and appoint a staff liaison with adjoining cities, Riverside County, CVAG and Caltrans to facilitate the designation of emergency evacuation and supply routes, and for the development of a multi-agency emergency response plan that provides expeditious and timely repair to major streets and highways damaged by earthquakes, flooding or other disasters.

Implementation Status

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SUB-ELEMENT
A detailed, integrated and effective emergency preparedness plan for the City ensuring a high level of readiness and responsiveness to man-made and natural disasters of any scope, and which maximizes response capabilities of the City, County, State and Federal governments.

The City shall give priority to maintaining and updating of all hazard summaries and responses of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Emergency Operations Plan
Program 1.A
The City shall periodically review and update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Emergency Operations Plan, including but not limited to fire protection, law enforcement, communications, alternative access, public health services, damage assessment and other emergency response parameters of Emergency Operations Plan.

Implementation Status
The City shall minimize exposure to hazardous substances where ever possible.

Encourage and promote practices in the community to reduce the use of hazardous materials and the generation of hazardous waste at their source, recycle the remaining hazardous wastes for reuse, and treat those wastes which cannot be reduced at the source or recycled.

Engage the community in overseeing remediation of toxic sites. Promote the permitting and monitoring of potentially hazardous industrial uses. Develop a response plan to address existing contaminated sites in the city.

The City shall support reductions in the use of hazardous fuels to minimize their impacts to the human health and environment.

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Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire, Police, County
Geologist, USGS
2019; Continuous
No Action
Program 4.B
Once available, the City shall take part in the ShakeAlert program developed by the US Geological Service, which will issue public warnings of potentially damaging earthquakes and provide warning parameter data to the City and other government agencies, and private users on a region-by-region basis.

Fire, Police, USGS 2019; Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City has promoted the ShakeAlert program to residents on the Discover Cathedral City website.

Policy 5
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Police, Riverside
County Emergency
Management, SCE,

SCG, DWA, CVWD
2019; Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Fire Department is currently updating the local hazard mitigation plan (LHMP) and emergency operations plan (EOP). This process will involve stakeholder engagement with local government agencies.

Program 5.B
Coordinate with local schools and appropriate public and quasi-public agencies to ensure that they are adequately prepared for and are a part of a city-wide and regional emergency response when disaster strikes.

Fire, Palm Springs
Unified School District
2019; Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Fire Department provides public education and outreach to schools and community organizations to share emergency preparedness information. For example, the Fire Department provides Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for high school students.

Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Engineering,
Public Works, Fire,
Police
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; As part of the development and environmental review processes, the proposed location for new critical facilities will be reviewed for hazard vulnerability.

Policy 7
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire, gated
communities
2019, Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Fire Department continues to provide CERT classes. The classes are open to the community, including members of private and gated communities. Teen CERT classes are provided to high school students. The Fire Department has also provided disaster preparedness presentations to communities such as the Desert Sands Mobile Home Park, informing senior about how to stay safe and be prepared in the event of disaster.

Program 7.B
Develop and maintain a record-keeping system indicating which private and gated communities have participated in the CERT training, and communicate with those communities on an annual basis to schedule training updates and coordinated response planning.

Fire, private/gated
communities.
2020-22, Annually
No Action
Policy 8 Ongoing
Ongoing; The General Plan Land Use Map is consistent with the land use restrictions established in the Palm Springs ALUCP. Development projects are reviewed for consistency with the ALUCP, and are submittal for ALUC review as required.

Policy 9 Ongoing
Ongoing; In October 2024 the City launched the CodeRED community notification system, beginning with street sweeping alerts. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for Alert RivCo for emergency alerts.

The City shall make every effort to minimize the risk of hazards associated with aircraft operations of the Palm Springs International Airport and through the adoption and implementation of land use plans and policies consistent with the County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.

Continue to encourage residents, business-owners and others in the community to sign up for the automated emergency Cathedral City Notification System to get critical information quickly in the event of severe weather alerts, unexpected road closures, missing person alerts, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.

The City shall thoroughly consider and assess vulnerability to natural and manmade disasters or emergencies when reviewing proposals for the siting and development of critical and essential public/quasipublic facilities.

Program 6.A
In order to assure the maximum possible protection from environmental and manmade hazards, including earthquakes and flooding, the City shall consider vulnerability to natural and manmade disasters and emergencies when reviewing proposals for critical and essential facilities, as well as sensitive land uses.

Implementation Status
Where practicable, the City shall encourage the development of critical facilities within private residential communities, including congregate care and similar facilities, in order to ensure preparedness and maximum safety during periods of disaster which may limit accessibility and resources.

Program 7.A
Coordinate with management within local private and gated communities to train and educate residents, and develop, maintain and implement emergency preparedness plans, including stockpile essential supplies, in accordance with the Citizens Emergency Response Teams (CERT) program, to ensure their self- sufficiency for a period of at least 72 hours following an emergency or disaster.

Implementation Status
Formal lines of communication shall be established and maintained between the City, County Geologist, and the US Geological Service and/or the California Institute of Technology to assure the provision of earthquake predictions and alerts that may help minimize impacts to the City and surrounding area.

Program 4.A
The City shall coordinate with the County Geologist and contact Caltech and the appropriate office of the US Geological Survey and establish a liaison and procedures by which these organizations contact and inform the City of updated earthquake predictions that may affect the community.

Implementation Status
The City shall cooperate and coordinate with Riverside County Emergency Management, local utilities purveyors and other agencies and utilities in the preparation and distribution of public information materials to assist residents, visitors and business owners on how to prepare for and respond to local disasters and emergencies.

Program 5.A
Coordinate and cooperate with Riverside County Emergency Management, Desert Water Agency, CVWD, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas, and other agencies and utilities in the development and dissemination of information and instructions on appropriate actions in the event of a local disaster or emergency.

Implementation Status

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Policy 10 Ongoing
Ongoing; The Fire Department is currently updating the local hazard mitigation plan (LHMP) and emergency operations plan (EOP), and may consider the incorporation of programs addressing social and emotional support.

Policy 11 Ongoing
Ongoing; During the summer of 2024, the Cathedral City Library served as the official Riverside County Community Action Partnership (CAP) cooling center. After Tropical Storm Hilary, the library also hosted the Local Assistance Center (LAC) run by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services in partnership with Riverside County.

Policy 12
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire, Planning 2020-22, Annually
Ongoing
Ongoing; Information on drought-resistant landscaping are available in the Community and Economic Development Department, and resources on fire-resistant plants are available on the Fire Department website. Through the forthcoming update to the Zoning Ordinance and Design Guidelines, the City may consider the establishment of landscape guidelines for areas subject to fire hazards or soil erosion.

Policy 13 Ongoing
Ongoing; New development proposals, including subdivision maps in SRAs of VHFHSZs, are subject to review by the Fire Department to ensure compliance with local and state fire safety regulations such as the SRA Fire Safe Regulations, as applicable.

Policy 14 No Action
Policy 15 Ongoing
Ongoing; VHFHSZs are limited to the southern portion of the City, most of which is developed.

The location of essential public facilities will be considered during the development review process, and these facilities will either be located outside fire hazard areas or subject to adequate mitigation measures.

Policy 16 No Action
Policy 17 Ongoing
Ongoing; All new development and major rebuilding is subject to the California Building and Fire Codes, including projects within a SRA or VHFHSZ.

Policy 18 Ongoing
Ongoing; An approved site-specific fire management plan shall be required for new development proposed within a SRA or VHFHSZ.

Policy 19 Ongoing
Ongoing; An approved roadside fuel reduction plan shall be required for the approval of new development proposed within a SRA or VHFHSZ.

Policy 20 No Action
Policy 21 Ongoing
Ongoing; The Cathedral City Fire Department has a current Strategic Plan for 2023-2026. The Plan may be reviewed and updated as needed.

Approval of development proposed within a State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) shall require site-specific fire management plans that address fuel modification or incorporate open space and other defensible space areas, as well as multiple points of ingress and egress.

Approval of development proposed or to be rebuilt in a State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) shall be contingent upon a City-approved roadside fuel reduction plan, and otherwise provide for the long-term maintenance of defensible space clearances around structures, subdivisions and other development, and include fire breaks in the VHFHSZ where appropriate.

The City Fire Department shall periodically survey, monitor and plan to address conditions within the City’s State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) zones to identify and plan for the evacuation of at-risk occupants or residents and meet their special needs.

The City Fire Department Strategic Plan shall be periodically reviewed and updated as appropriate to ensure that its goals, standards and training programs and regimes are current with state requirements and the needs of the department and the community.

Implementation Status
Pursuant to Gov. Code 66474.02, prior to approval of subdivision maps in State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), the City shall condition the map to meet SRA Fire Safe Regulations and other fire hazard reduction regulations, particularly those regulations that ensure adequate and maintainable roadways for ingress, egress, and fire and other emergency equipment access.

The City shall make every effort to direct development away from State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), and minimize the extension of services and facilities that induce development in these areas.

Every effort shall be made to avoid the location of essential public facilities outside State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) without comprehensive mitigation that precludes or minimizes the threat to these facilities.

As resources are available, the Planning Department shall incrementally develop a database that identifies properties that are not in conformance with the City’s building and fire codes in terms of roads standards and vegetative hazard, and make an ongoing effort to bring such properties or structures into conformance.

New development and major rebuilding within a State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) shall be constructed according to current building standards and fire safe design in accordance with the California Building and Fire Codes, including but not limited to Gov. Code Section 51175-51189 and Public Resources Code 4290.

The City shall review its emergency preparedness plans and ensure that it includes programs that address the need for social and emotional support following an emergency or major disaster.

The City shall coordinate with the Palm Springs School District, City Senior Center, Library and the Salvation Army, and other organizations that can serve as emergency shelters for displaced residents in the event of a major disaster.

The City shall require all new development in areas within or adjacent to a very high fire hazard severity zone to use retardant landscaping, non-flammable roofing materials and other construction materials and techniques that reduce their fire hazard.

Program 12.A
The City shall provide information on and encourage residents to plant and maintain drought-resistant, fire-retardant landscape species to reduce the risk of brush fire and soil erosion in areas adjacent to canyons; and to develop stringent site design and maintenance standards for areas with high fire hazard or soil erosion potential.

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Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; Public Works Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; A Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis was prepared as part of the EIR for the General Plan Update, including analysis of transportation, operational, and construction noise resulting from implementation of the Land Use Map. The Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis also established mitigation measures where necessary to noise to acceptable levels.

Program 1.B
Prior to development plan approvals for new noise-sensitive development projects, require submittal of noise impact and mitigation analyses to the Planning Department identifying practicable noise mitigation measures ensuring compliance with City standards.

Planning, Public Works Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development proposals for noise-sensitive uses that are subject to CEQA analysis shall be required to prepare noise impact analyses when noise might be a significant concern (e.g., when the sensitive use is proposed in proximity to sources of significant transportation or operational noise).

Program 1.C
Prior to development plan approvals for new residential and similar noise sensitive projects, require submittal of noise impact and mitigation analyses to the Planning Department that demonstrates that the interior noise levels in all habitable rooms will satisfy the 45 dBA CNEL interior noise level standard of the General Plan and Title 24, Part 2, of the California Building Code.

Planning, Public Works Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development proposals for residential and other noise-sensitive uses that are subject to CEQA analysis shall be required to prepare noise impact analyses when noise might be a significant concern (e.g., when the sensitive use is proposed in proximity to sources of significant transportation or operational noise). Demonstration of compliance with the 45 dBA CNEL interior noise level standard may also be required as a condition of approval.

Program 1.D
Prior to development plan approvals for new noise-sensitive development projects within 150 feet of UPRR railroad tracks, require submittal of a final vibration study, which identifies all practicable mitigation measures to satisfy the 72 VdB noise- sensitive and 75 VdB non-noise-sensitive vibration level standards, as defined by the FTA for frequent rail events.

Planning, Public Works Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development projects proposing noise-sensitive uses within 150 feet of the UPRR railroad tracks shall require submittal of a final noise vibration study.

Program 1.E
Maintain, update and enforce the City’s Noise Ordinance that establishes community-wide noise standards and identifies measures designed to resolve noise complaints.

Planning Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to maintain and enforce the Noise Ordinance as set forth in Chapter 11.96 of the CCMC, both during the development review process and through code enforcement responses to noise complaints.

Program 1.F
Require major stationary noise-generating sources throughout the City to install additional noise buffering or reduction mechanisms on development sites and/or within facilities to reduce noise generation levels to the lowest extent practicable prior to the renewal of conditional use permits or business licenses or prior to the approval and/or issuance of new conditional use permits for said facilities.

Planning Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Noise impacts shall be considered during the issuance or renewal of conditional use permits for major sources of stationary noise, and mitigation measures shall be included in the conditions of approval as needed.

Program 1.G
Parking lots, loading zones, and large trash bins shall be located the greatest distance practicable from adjacent residential properties, and designed is a manner that reduces associated noise impacts to levels allowable by the City’s Noise Ordinance.

Planning Immediate;
Continuous Ongoing
Ongoing; The location of parking lots, loading zones, and large trash bins in relation to sensitive uses shall be considered during the development review process. These noise sources shall be located as the greatest practicable from sensitive uses to ensure compliance with the City's Noise Ordinance.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance both account for land use compatibility , including noise generation and sensitivity. The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will continue to consider noise compatibility.

Program 2.B
Develop guidelines and minimal criteria requirements for noise analyses for future development projects and in compliance with the General Plan Noise Study.

Studies shall evaluate project impacts and the effectiveness of proposed mitigation measures.

Planning, Public Works 2020; Every five years
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to implement the requirements for the preparation of noise analyses for new developments as set forth in the mitigation measures in the Cathedral City General Plan update Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis.

Program 2.C Periodically review and amend the Land Use map as appropriate to assure reasonable land use/noise level compatibility.

Planning Annually No Action
Protect noise sensitive land uses, including residential neighborhoods, schools, hospitals and assisted living facilities, libraries, churches, resorts and community open space, from high noise levels generated along major transportation corridors.

Program 1.A
Develop and maintain an inventory of existing and future noise sources and areas of incompatibility and establish procedures, methods and standards to reduce the noise levels in these areas to acceptable levels.

Implementation Status
The relationship between land use designations in the Land Use Element and changes in the circulation pattern of the City, as well as individual developments, shall be monitored and mitigated.

Program 2.A
The City Zoning Ordinance and development review standards shall be used to limit land use patterns and project designs to those that are compatible with the existing and long-term noise environment.

Implementation Status

NOISE SUB-ELEMENT
A community noise environment that complements the City’s low density, resort residential character and its various land uses.

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Policy 3 Ongoing Ongoing; Through the development review and plan check processes, the City ensures that new development proposals comply with the California Noise Insulation Standards.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public
Works, Engineering
2021
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's truck routes are designated on the Truck Route Map, updated in August 2020, available in the Engineering section of the City's website. The designated truck routes are also available on the Staff GeoHub GIS map.

Program 4.B
Development projects which result in through-traffic in residential neighborhoods shall be discouraged through the development review process, and most viable alternative routes shall be identified and adhered to.

Planning, Public
Works, Engineering
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The development review process includes consideration for traffic impacts, particularly for residential neighborhoods. To the greatest extent practicable, the City requires traffic to be directed to arterial roads.

Policy 5 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's representative on the Palm Springs International Airport Commission shall continue to ensure that flight paths and airport improvements and operations are generally consistent with those established in the ALUCP and analyzed in the City's General Plan EIR.

Policy 6 No Action
Policy 7 Ongoing Ongoing; The City continues to enforce the permitted hours for construction work as established in Section 11.96.070 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.

Coordinate with adjoining municipalities to ensure noise-compatible land uses across jurisdictional boundaries.

The City shall restrict grading and construction activities that may impact residential neighborhoods to specified days of the week and times of day as set forth in the City Noise Ordinance.

Private sector project proposals shall include measures that assure that noise exposures levels comply with State of California noise insulation standards as defined in Title 25 (California Noise Insulation Standards).

Maintain a circulation map which ensures low levels of traffic within residential neighborhoods, and assigns truck routes to major roadways only.

Program 4.A
Designate primary truck routes and ensure that they are clearly marked throughout the community and properly identified on mobile apps and other web-based platforms. Except for traffic providing location-specific services and deliveries, construction and delivery trucks shall be limited to those truck routes identified in the Circulation and Mobility Element.

Implementation Status
Maintain an ongoing contact with the Palm Springs Airport to ensure that flight paths and airport improvements and operations do not impact or extend noise contours into the City.

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Policy 8
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Ongoing; As applicable and determined through the development review process, the City requires the submittal of construction noise impact analysis and/or the implementation of construction noise mitigation measures.

The City shall evaluate and condition all development and other construction projects that have the potential to impact sensitive nearby land uses.

Program 8.A
Where applicable, prior to the issuance of building permits for new development or other construction projects, when sensitive receiver locations are within 100 feet of proposed construction activities the City shall require the submittal of construction noise impact analysis and management plans that demonstrate:
• Exterior construction noise levels at the closest sensitive receiver locations will satisfy the FTA 80 dBA Leq residential and 85 dBA Leq commercial 8-hour construction noise level standards and the 0.01 in/sec RMS vibration standard for sensitive uses. The site-specific study shall identify the necessary noise and/or vibration mitigation measures, if any, required to reduce exterior noise and vibration levels to below FTA noise and City vibration thresholds; and • Measures to reduce construction noise and vibration levels, such as those provided below, shall be incorporated in the final noise management plan, if necessary:
▪ Install temporary construction noise barriers at the development site boundary which break the line of sight for occupied sensitive uses for the duration of construction activities. The noise control barrier(s) must provide a solid face from top to bottom and shall:
o Provide a minimum transmission loss of 20 dBA and be constructed with an acoustical blanket (e.g. vinyl acoustic curtains or quilted blankets) attached to the construction site perimeter fence or equivalent temporary fence posts; o Properly maintained with any damage promptly repaired. Gaps, holes, or weaknesses in the barrier or openings between the barrier and the ground shall be promptly repaired.
▪ Install sound dampening mats or blankets to the engine compartments of heavy mobile equipment (e.g. graders, dozers, heavy trucks). The dampening materials must be capable of a 5 dBA minimum noise reduction, must be installed prior to the use of heavy mobile construction equipment, and must remain installed for the duration of the equipment use.
▪ Construction activities requiring loaded trucks, large bulldozers, and jackhammers within 50 feet of nearby sensitive land uses (e.g. residential, school, etc.) shall be minimized, or alternative equipment or methods shall be used, unless the vibration levels are shown to be less than the City threshold of 0.01 in/sec RMS.

Implementation Status
Planning, Public
Works, Engineering
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing

STAFF REPORT

CATHEDRAL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: October 16, 2024
CASE NO.: General Plan Annual Progress Report
APPLICANT: City of Cathedral City
LOCATION: City wide
REQUEST: Presentation and discussion of the General Plan Annual Progress Report for calendar years 2023 and 2024, Part 1.

STAFF
PLANNER:

Dominique Camps, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:

To receive Part 1 of the 2023 and 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report for information and discussion.

BACKGROUND/ ANALYSIS:

Government Code Sections 65400 and 65700 require the City to prepare an annual progress report (APR) on the status and implementation of the General Plan for submittal to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR). Separate from this report, the City was also required to prepare an annual progress report on the Housing Element, which was presented to the City Council and submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on March 28, 2024. For reference, a copy of the narrative of the City Council agenda report for the annual Housing Element progress report is also attached.

The General Plan is the City’s comprehensive, long-term plan to guide development of the community and preserve its resources. While it has a long-term perspective, it is not a static document. Rather, it is dynamic, evolving and multi-faceted, continuously defining and addressing the changing needs of the community. It is also based on an ongoing assessment and understanding of existing and projected community needs and conditions.

State General Plan Guidelines do not mandate a specific structure or format for the General

Plan, nor do they specify an appropriate number of elements. “Elements” are referred to as “topics that California law require to be covered in a General Plan” (Gov. Code Sec. 65302).

Mandatory element discussion topics include Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, Safety, Environmental Justice, and Air Quality. These topics may be discussed separately or logically grouped within a common element. The General Plan stands at the apex of a pyramid of City regulatory documents. As such, zoning, subdivisions, public works, specific plans, and other regulatory documents must be consistent with the General Plan and its elements.

The 2040 Cathedral City General Plan was adopted by the City Council on July 28, 2021.

The General Plan is comprised of thirteen elements, each of which provides a discussion of the topic and contains goals, policies, and programs. The programs provide implementation measures, including an implementation schedule and identification of the responsible departments, needed to carry out the policies and achieve the stated goals.

This APR provides an update on the implementation status of each of the General Plan policies and programs for calendar years 2023 and 2024. To make the reporting more digestible, the City’s General Plan APR is being presented to the Planning Commission in three parts:
•Part 1: “Development” (Ch. 4 – Land Use Element; Ch. 5 – Circulation and Mobility Element; Ch. 6 – Housing Element; Ch. 8 – Community Design Element; Ch. 10 – Economic & Fiscal Health Element)
•Part 2: “Community Services and Facilities” (Ch. 7 – Parks and Recreation Element; Ch. 9 – Arts & Culture Element; Ch. 11 – Environmental Justice Element; Ch. 12 – Healthy & Sustainable Community Element; Ch. 16 – Public Services & Facilities Element)
•Part 3: “Environment” (Ch. 13 – Open Space & Conservation Element; Ch. 14 – Air Quality & Climate Stability Element; Ch. 15 – Safety Element) This report provides Part 1 of the APR for calendar years 2023 and 2024. The APR will be presented to the City Council for review and acceptance prior to submittal to OPR.

ANALYSIS
This report provides Part 1 of the General Plan APR to the Planning Commission for information and discussion. Please refer to Attachment 1 for a detailed list of the goals, policies and programs contained in the Land Use, Community Design, Circulation and Mobility, Housing, and Economic and Fiscal Health Elements. Attachment 1 also includes a checklist with the implementation status and a description for each policy and program. The full General Plan document can be accessed on the City website (https://tinyurl.com/mryevh4v).

For purpose of discussion, this report highlights key activities undertaken across City departments to implement these elements of the General Plan during 2023 and 2024.

Development Review: New development proposals are subject to a comprehensive review process. This review includes evaluation of the proposal for consistency with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Design Guidelines, as well as other applicable regulatory documents such as specific plans, the Housing Element RHNA allocation, the Palm Springs Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (PSALUCP), and the Coachella Valley Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP). Also considered during project review are existing site conditions, as well as constraints and opportunities related to the project’s context such as sensitive or hazardous environmental conditions, required infrastructure improvements, and neighborhood character. External agencies, such as Southern California Edison, SunLine Transit Agency, as well as the applicable local water agency, are consulted as needed. As the Planning Division transitions the review process to EnerGov, the Division is working to integrate consultation with external agencies as a consistent component of project review. Based on the findings made through this process, the Planning Division makes a preliminary determination about what level of environmental review will be required, if any.

This process also informs staff’s recommendations to the Architectural Review Committee and Planning Commission.

Goals, Policies and Programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:
•Land Use Element
oGeneral Land Use Program 2.A: The City shall ensure that development plans are responsive to the wishes and aspirations of the neighborhood or district in which they are located, and shall require that land uses provide an appropriate interface with adjoining neighborhoods and districts. oGeneral Land Use Policy 5: Land use planning and development proposals north of Interstate-10 shall take into consideration and address physical constraints, including geotechnical and flooding hazards, sensitive biological resources and MSHCP Conservation Areas, and limited infrastructure of the area. Development proposals shall conform to approved Specific Plans in this part of the City.
oGeneral Land Use Policy 6: Land use planning and development in the vicinity of the City’s Mountains and hillsides shall be consistent with MSHCP Conservation Area lands, the City’s Hillside Protection Program and inherent physical constraints, and shall be applied to City lands as well as those located in adjoining jurisdictions.
oGeneral Land Use Policy 1: All legislative land use proposals (i.e. General Plan amendments, zone changes, Specific Plans and amendments, and ordinance amendments) that are citywide or located within the Airport Influence Area (AIA) shall be reviewed by the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission for consistency with the adopted Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP). All non-legislative land use proposals within the AIA shall be reviewed by City staff as to consistency with the ALUCP, and considered by the City’s approving body.
oResidential Land Use Policy 10: All residential development shall be subject to review by the City Architectural Review Committee and/or the City Planning staff for compliance with City architectural standards and guidelines. •Circulation and Mobility Element
oProgram 4.A: City staff shall analyze development proposals to determine the potential of the project to adversely impact mid-block segments or intersections. Development impacts shall be identified, and fair-share mitigation shall be established and incorporated into the conditions of approval.
•Housing Element
oProgram 1.A.8: Implement the formal ongoing (project-by-project) evaluation procedure pursuant to Government Code Section 65863 to ensure sufficient residential capacity is maintained to accommodate the current cycles RHNA.

Should an approval of development result in a reduction of capacity below the residential capacity needed to accommodate the remaining need for lower income households, the City must identify replacements sites to accommodate the shortfall and ensure “no net loss” in capacity to accommodate the RHNA.
•Community Design Element
oProgram 2.D: New residential development proposals shall be reviewed by City staff to assure compliance with applicable design standards and guidelines, and promote design features, such as entry statements, recreational facilities, neighborhood parks and schools, and landscaping along public rights-of-way.

Development Entitlements: Numerous initiatives are underway across departments to ensure that the City’s development entitlement process is facilitative and efficient, and to support the development review process described above. These initiatives include ongoing development services committee meetings, the launch of EnerGov and the Citizen Self Service Portal, as well as the forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update.

The development services committee (DSC) includes representatives of the Planning Division, Building and Safety Division, Engineering Department, Police Department, Fire Department, and the City Manager’s Office. Through this regular interdepartmental review of new development applications, the Planning Division is able to more effectively capture comprehensive feedback, including potential public safety, community design, circulation and public works concerns, and provide this feedback to project applicants earlier in the review process. To be more responsive to the development community, DSC meetings have increased from once a month to bi-monthly.

The buildout and launch of EnerGov and the Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal have been an ongoing effort through the 2023-2024 reporting period. The launch of these services enables residents, business owners, and developers to apply for permits and licenses, submit plans for review, and request inspections online. On the back end, these services streamline the project review and plan check processes for staff. A consistent and facilitative development application process supports General Plan goals for community design as well as economic development.

Additionally, as described in greater detail below, the process of updating the City’s Zoning Ordinance is also underway. This overhaul of the code will further bolster efforts to modernize the development entitlement process.

Goals, Policies and Programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:
•Land Use Element
oGeneral Land Use Policy 9: The consideration of major development proposals shall include and assessment of their economic vitality, and community fiscal costs and benefits associated with such proposals. oIndustrial Land Use Program 8.B: Industrial and business park development proposals shall be reviewed with a special consideration for their potential to generate public health or safety issues. The issues shall be taken into consideration when assessing the appropriateness of proposed development and surrounding existing and planned land uses. oPublic Safety Services and Facilities Land Use Policy 1: Ensure the planning, development and provision of public facilities and services through City programs and requirements placed on development, which results in adequate levels of service and staffing requirements, while continuing to be compatible with surrounding uses.
oPublic Services and Facilities Land Use Program 3.A: Establish and/or maintain protocol and procedures to regularly consult, coordinate and cooperate with providers responsible for public utilities, police, fire, health, and other service, protection and care services in the community. •Community Design Element
oProgram 2.B: To ensure that development proposals are initiated consistent with the City’s community design principles and values, the City shall maintain comprehensive development application packages that provide detailed information on and direct applicants to City design guideline documents, ordinances and other requirements, standards and guidelines. oProgram 1.C: The City shall review proposed and existing commercial development for opportunities to enhance pedestrian and other multi-modal circulation, safe and convenient ingress and egress, screening of outdoor storage/loading and other unsightly areas, lighting, signage, and the planting of mature landscaping.
•Circulation and Mobility Element:
oPolicy 4: Given the programmatic nature of the General Plan traffic analysis, development proposals which may generate traffic volumes or other impacts beyond the scope of the General Plan analysis should be required to conduct project-specific traffic studies to assure that project impacts are adequately mitigated.
oProgram 6.A: The City shall apply to all development plans the adopted roadway classifications, and implement the Active Transportation Plan to maximize walking, bicycling, and use of LSEVs, and assure safe and efficient connections to City-wide and regional multi-modal facilities. •Economic and Fiscal Health Element
oProgram 2.B: Continue to streamline and expedite the development review process without compromising development quality through concurrent application processing and efficient design review.

Zoning Ordinance Update: In the spring of 2024, the Planning Division began the process to comprehensively update the zoning code. This effort has included consultation with City staff, committee and commission members, as well as City Council members, about challenges with the existing code and priorities for the code update. This input has been incorporated into an RFP and Scope of Work. Staff will work with the consultant to ensure that the zoning code update supports the implementation of General Plan goals, policies, and programs. For example, programs in the Land Use Element and Economic and Fiscal Health Element address mechanisms to ensure that development plans are responsive to neighborhood character, support an efficient mix of uses, and adapt to changing industries.

Goals, Policies and Programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:
•Land Use Element
oGeneral Land Use Program 2.A: The City shall ensure that development plans are responsive to the wishes and aspirations of the neighborhood or district in which they are located, and shall require that land uses provide an appropriate interface with adjoining neighborhoods and districts. oGeneral Land Use Programs 8.A: The City shall periodically review and maintain the consistency of the Zoning Ordinance/Development Code and the General Plan, and shall amend or revise the ordinance/code to ensure compatibility and consistency, and to optimize the function of the ordinance/code as the primary implementing tool of the General Plan. oCommercial Land Use Program 1.A: The City shall encourage the development of integrated neighborhoods that include residential and neighborhood-serving commercial in a convenient and compatible manner, consistent with appropriate development standards set forth in the City Zoning/Development Code.
•Community Design Element
oPolicy 1: The City recognizes the importance of quality planning and design and shall develop and update standards and guidelines that address all areas of community design.
oPolicy 2: Community design, architecture, and landscaping standards and guidelines shall be compatible with and enhance the City’s desert setting and natural scenic resources.
oPolicy 1: To the greatest extent practicable, promote residential development that provides a variety of housing types and affordability within a single neighborhood, instead of separating people by income level, age or family situation.
•Housing Element:
oPolicy 2.E: The City shall remove government constraints to develop affordable housing by regularly reviewing the Zoning Code and updating as necessary.
•Economic and Fiscal Health Element:
oProgram 6.A: Assure that appropriate development standards, applications, and review processes are in place to address the needs of new industries.

Housing: As discussed in the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, entitlements were approved for 276 residential units in 2023. Fifteen (15) of these approved units are deed restricted moderate-income units, which were approved as part of the 11% density bonus for the Desert Bloom Villas development (PUD 22-001 and TTM 38269). Building permits were issued for 133 residential units in 2023, including 28 permits issued for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Reporting on housing production in 2024 will be provided in the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, which shall be submitted to HCD by April 1, 2025.

The Housing Element contains programs designed to promote housing production in Cathedral City. Some of these have been completed in 2023-2024, including the adoption of two major zoning ordinance amendments that respond to changes in state housing law:

Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 23-001 (“ADU Ordinance”) and No. 23-002 (“Two- Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits”).

The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance provides updated development standards for ADUs, including changes to location, lot coverage, access, and parking requirements, with the goal of facilitating the construction of ADUs. In further support of this effort, the City also launched the Pre-Approved ADU Program in August 2024, providing ADU building plans to residents, available for use at no cost other than permitting fees. Consistent with Senate Bill 9, ZOA No. 23-002 allows two primary residential units on properties within single-family zones, as well as the ministerial review of parcel maps to subdivide one into two lots within single-family zones. These changes to the zoning ordinance encourage efficient development patterns and facilitate the development of housing in a range of sizes, configurations, and affordability levels.

However, there remains significant progress to be made in the implementation of programs to promote housing production. In the next twelve months, the Planning and Economic Development Divisions plan to collaborate on establishing incentives for affordable housing, such as fee waivers and expedited processing. The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will also explore flexible development standards to facilitate the production of varied housing configurations and the efficient use of lands with potential development constraints. The City also needs to make progress on programs supporting the rehabilitation of the existing housing stock. For example, establishment of a Housing Rehabilitation Program to provide access to low interest loans for low-income families to mitigate displacement risks. Finally, as emphasized throughout the Housing Element, the need for continued partnerships with outside organizations, such as CVAG and local non-profits, is ongoing. The City will continue to advance these initiatives, both over the course of General Plan implementation and during the 2021-2029 Housing Element planning period.

Goals, Policies and Programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:
•Land Use Element
oGeneral Land Use Policy 4: In-fill development and lot consolidation shall be encouraged as a means of enhancing existing development and as a means of optimizing the use of existing roadways and utility infrastructure. oGeneral Land Use Program 4.A: Where appropriate, the City shall identify areas where in-fill development and lot consolidation are best suited for efficient and timely development. The City shall consider such incentives as density/use intensity bonuses, City participation and other approaches that encourage in-fill and lot consolidation and development. An ongoing program shall be developed, implemented and regularly monitored and reported upon. oResidential Land Use Policy 2: In-fill development shall be encouraged on partially built-out subdivided lands, where major investments in streets and infrastructure have already been made, while maintaining and enhancing the integrity of the neighborhood.
•Housing Element
oProgram 1.A.9: Develop and establish incentives for subdividing large lots (10 acres or greater) or creating new parcels to make the development of affordable housing projects more feasible (lot sizes of 0.5 to 10 acres) while encouraging a range of development sizes. Affordable housing projects will be allowed by-right, and the City will establish fee waivers, flexible development standards, and expedited processing in its incentive program. oPolicy 1.D: Encourage the development of appropriate unit sizes in affordable multi-family rental projects and second units on single family lots.

Circulation and Mobility: Aside from implementation of Circulation and Mobility policies and program through the development review process, several public improvement projects throughout the city have been in progress or completed during the 2023-2024 reporting period which implement the City’s Active Transportation Plan and support the implementation of General Plan programs.

The Active Transportation Plan (ATP) was adopted with the 2040 General Plan Update in July 2021. Multiple public works projects have been underway or completed during the 2023- 2024 reporting period to implement the ATP. Notable projects include the construction of bike lanes on Date Palm Drive from Dinah Shore Drive to Ramon Road, bike lanes and a multi-use trail on Cathedral Canyon Drive from Ramon Road to the bridge, as well as bike lanes on East Palm Canyon from Cathedral Canyon Drive to the western City limits. These active transportation projects, in conjunction with intersection and road safety improvement projects funded by HSIP, will result in a circulation system that is safe and efficient multiple modes of transportation.

Other noteworthy infrastructure projects include the following:
•North of I-10, projects to widen and improve Date Palm Drive and Varner Road are currently in the design phase.
•In partnership with the City of Palm Springs, projects to widen the Ramon Road Bridge and to construct a Vista Chino Bridge are currently in the planning and design phase. •Projects to repair Date Palm Drive from Dinah Shore to Ramon Road, and to widen Date Palm Drive from E Palm Canyon to the Whitewater River, are currently under construction.

Goals, Policies and Programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:
•Community Design Element:
oPolicy 1: As many services and activity areas as possible, including commercial, professional and health services, should be located with convenience multi-model access, including within easy walking or biking distance of transit stops.
oProgram 1.B: The City shall implement its Active Transportation Plan and Complete Streets principles in a manner that encourages pedestrian and bicycle use and shall be spatially defined by buildings, trees and lighting, and discourages high speed traffic.
•Circulation and Mobility Element:
oPolicy 1: The City circulation and mobility network shall be planed and developed to assure the provision of safe and efficient vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle and LSEV access to all parts of the community, effectively linking residents and visitors to the full range of residential, employment, shopping, and recreational land uses.
oProgram 6.A: The City shall apply to all development plans the adopted roadway classifications, and implement the Active Transportation Plan to maximize walking, bicycling, and use of LSEVs, and assure safe and efficient connections to City-wide and regional multi-modal facilities. oProgram 7.A: Based on biennial monitoring of the roadway network, maintain a transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that sets forth timelines for the construction of new roadway, bike and LSEV lanes and paths, and other transportation infrastructure in the community. The program shall plan in five-year increments.
•Economic and Fiscal Health Element:
oPolicy 2: The City shall support completion of all segments of CV Link, particularly those within its boundaries.
oProgram 1.B: Continue to enhance the walkability and identity of Perez Road between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive, and promote it as a vibrant and cohesive community arts district.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: General Plan APR Checklist – Section 1 (Development) Attachment 2: Housing Element Annual Progress Report 2023 (narrative only) 5 7
3 STAFF REPORT

CATHEDRAL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: November 20, 2024
CASE NO.: General Plan Annual Progress Report - Part 2
APPLICANT: City of Cathedral City
LOCATION: City wide
REQUEST: Presentation and discussion of the General Plan Annual Progress Report for calendar years 2023 and 2024, Part 2.

STAFF
PLANNER:

Dominique Camps, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:

To receive Part 2 of the 2023 and 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report for information and discussion.

BACKGROUND/ ANALYSIS:

Government Code Sections 65400 and 65700 require the City to prepare an annual progress report (APR) on the status and implementation of the General Plan for submittal to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR).

The General Plan is the City’s comprehensive, long-term plan to guide development of the community and preserve its resources. While it has a long-term perspective, it is not a static document. Rather, it is dynamic, evolving and multi-faceted, continuously defining and addressing the changing needs of the community. It is also based on an ongoing assessment and understanding of existing and projected community needs and conditions.

State General Plan Guidelines do not mandate a specific structure or format for the General Plan, nor do they specify an appropriate number of elements. “Elements” are referred to as “topics that California law require to be covered in a General Plan” (Gov. Code Sec. 65302).

Mandatory element discussion topics include Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation,

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3 Open Space, Noise, Safety, Environmental Justice, and Air Quality. These topics may be discussed separately or logically grouped within a common element. The General Plan stands at the apex of a pyramid of City regulatory documents. As such, zoning, subdivisions, public works, specific plans, and other regulatory documents must be consistent with the General Plan and its elements.

The 2040 Cathedral City General Plan was adopted by the City Council on July 28, 2021.

The General Plan is comprised of thirteen elements, each of which provides a discussion of the topic and contains goals, policies, and programs. The programs provide implementation measures, including an implementation schedule and identification of the responsible departments, needed to carry out the policies and achieve the stated goals.

This APR provides an update on the implementation status of each of the General Plan policies and programs for calendar years 2023 and 2024. To make the reporting more digestible, the City’s General Plan APR is being presented to the Planning Commission in three parts:
•Part 1: “Development” (Ch. 4 – Land Use Element; Ch. 5 – Circulation and Mobility Element; Ch. 6 – Housing Element; Ch. 8 – Community Design Element; Ch. 10 – Economic & Fiscal Health Element)
•Part 2: “Community Services and Facilities” (Ch. 7 – Parks and Recreation Element; Ch. 9 – Arts & Culture Element; Ch. 11 – Environmental Justice Element; Ch. 12 – Healthy & Sustainable Community Element; Ch. 16 – Public Services & Facilities Element)
•Part 3: “Environment” (Ch. 13 – Open Space & Conservation Element; Ch. 14 – Air Quality & Climate Stability Element; Ch. 15 – Safety Element) This report provides Part 2 of the APR for calendar years 2023 and 2024. The APR will be presented to the City Council for review and acceptance prior to submittal to OPR.

ANALYSIS
This report provides Part 2 of the General Plan APR to the Planning Commission for information and discussion. Please refer to Attachment 1 for a detailed list of the goals, policies and programs contained in the Parks and Recreation, Arts and Culture, Environmental Justice, Healthy and Sustainable Community, and Public Services and Facilities Elements. Attachment 1 also includes a checklist with the implementation status and a description for each policy and program. The full General Plan document can be accessed on the City website (https://tinyurl.com/mryevh4v).

For purpose of discussion, this report highlights four key areas of activity undertaken across City departments to implement these elements of the General Plan during 2023 and 2024.

Park Improvements:

The City continues to improve and expand public parks, including through the use of grant funding to support the park design and construction. For example, the City received funding from the Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant for the design and construction of the Esperanza Park in the Dream Homes community. The City has also submitted an application for the State Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant to reimburse costs associated with the future construction of the Downtown Dog Park. Consistent with the City’s Environmental Justice goals, the 5 7
3 locations for these future parks were selected with consideration for improving access to park and recreation lands in under-served areas in proximity to neighborhoods and community facilities.

The City also continues to work on improvements to existing parks facilities. Such efforts include enhancements to the accessibility of public parks for wheelchair accessibility as well as for the elderly and disabled, in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The City’s 2023/2024 Parks Improvement Program included ADA improvement projects such as the addition of a concrete paths of travel, crosswalks, and ramps in Century Park, Dennis Keat Soccer Park, and Panorama Park. Improvements to the City’s parks also include public art projects, as spearheaded by the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission. For example, the Ocotillo Bench project will install twenty-three benches in Ocotillo Park painted by local artists.

Efforts are also underway to provide residents of Cathedral City with improved access to the region’s rich network of hiking trails and natural open space. The Hiking Trails Subcommittee of the City’s Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) is currently exploring the potential for two new trailheads within the City limits. These trailheads, potentially located behind Canyon Plaza off East Palm Canyon Drive and from the wash on the west side of the Cathedral City Cove, are still in preliminary stages of securing easements and environmental approval.

As the City grows, land for parks and recreation is also considered as part of new residential developments. Applications for residential Planned Unit Developments are subject to specific standards for the provision active recreational amenities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, golf courses, children's playgrounds, or picnic areas. In accordance with the Quimby Act, new residential Tentative Tract Map applications are required to dedicate park land and/or pay fees in-lieu equivalent to three net acres of useable parkland for each one thousand persons residing within the proposed subdivision. These development standards are intended to ensure that the availability of parks, recreation facilities, and open space meets demand resulting from new developments.

In July 2024, the City Council placed Measure W, the Cathedral City Services Measure, on the ballot for the November 2024 election. If approved, the local half-cent sales tax measure would provide funding for the City to contract with the Desert Recreation District (DRD) and to allow for the development of a community center. The preparation of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan update is on hold while the City explores the potential to join the Desert Recreation District.

Goals, policies and programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:

Parks and Recreation Element
•Program 1.E: Concurrent with the update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, evaluate the distribution of existing and planned park and recreation lands, and the distribution of under-served or otherwise disadvantaged neighborhoods, and ensure that the need of all sectors of the community are well served. •Program 2.D: Enhance accessibility throughout the planning of park areas and facilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and include increased wheelchair accessibility and other requirements needed for the elderly and 5 7
3 disabled.
•Program 3.C: Encourage or require the provision of recreation space in private development.

Arts and Culture Element
•Program 2.C: Where feasible, incorporate public art into public spaces.

Environmental Justice Element
•Program 1.B: Pursue support from federal, state, and private funding sources to assist with acquisition, design, and construction of parks and recreation facilities.

Healthy and Sustainable Element
•Program 2.B: To the greatest extent practicable, require the planning and development of parks, trails, and open space resources as part of community development projects.

Public Services and Facilities Element
•Program 6.B: Continue to investigate the feasibility of constructing a new community center, including potential sites, constraints, and funding opportunities.

Active Transportation:

As discussed in Part 1 of the General Plan Annual Progress Report, numerous active transportation projects are ongoing throughout the City. Ongoing and recently completed ATP projects include the construction of bicycles lanes on Cathedral Canyon Drive (under construction) and East Palm Canyon Drive (complete). Construction of the CV Link segment along the Whitewater River Channel between Cathedral Canyon Drive and the City of Palm Springs is also ongoing. The expansion of active transportation infrastructure supports the City’s Environmental Justice and Healthy Community goals of improving the health, safety, and mental well-being of residents by creating convenient and safe opportunities for physical activity.

Furthermore, these projects will continue to increase multi-modal access to the downtown area and its arts and cultural venues, as well as providing new connections between residential neighborhoods and parks and open space. The City has also been awarded SB 821 grant funding to build a Class IV Protected Bike Lane on Perez Road, from Cathedral Canyon Drive to Date Palm Drive. This bike lane, which is currently in the design phase, will support the City’s goal of strengthening the identity of the Perez Road corridor between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive as a vibrant, cohesive art district. The City also continues to implement physical improvements to make bicycle and pedestrian travel to parks and recreational facilities safer. Recent projects include the installation of a crosswalk at Avenida Maravilla and Jarana Road for Panorama Park (complete) and construction of a CV Link connection to Esperanza Park (under construction).

In conjunction with land use and housing policies to support infill and efficient development patterns, the ongoing improvement and expansion of the City’s active transportation infrastructure will contribute to reductions in vehicular trips. This will, in turn, support Environmental Justice goals related to promoting public and environmental health through improved air quality.

Goals, policies and programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:

Parks and Recreation Element
•Program 2.A: Improve and expand pedestrian and bicycle access and connections 5 7
3 to regional parks and open space by implementing the City ATP, including the striping and/or construction of new and improved sidewalks and multi-class bikeways. •Program 2.B: Implement the General Plan Circulation and Mobility Element, the ATP and other components of the City’s transportation plan that address safe pedestrian, bicycle and ADA access to transit connections and facilities, especially those located between residential neighborhoods and parks and open space. •Program 4.B: Identify and program physical improvements, such as crosswalks, sidewalk improvements, signs, and traffic signalization, that would make bicycle and pedestrian travel safer to parks and recreational facilities. •Program 4.C: Provide children with safe and appealing opportunities for walking and bicycling to school in order to decrease rush hour traffic and fossil fuel consumption, encourage exercise and healthy living habits, and reduce the risk of injury. •Program 4.D: Collaborate with CVAG, Coachella Valley jurisdictions, and other relevant agencies to support the completion of all planned CV Link segments and expansion of community connector links, particularly those in Cathedral City and neighboring communities.

Arts and Culture Element
•Program 2.D: Strengthen the identity of the Perez Road corridor between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive as a vibrant, cohesive art district. Potential improvements may include enhanced signage, street furniture, pedestrian walkways, street lights, and/or landscaping treatments.
•Program 2.F: Continue to develop multi-modal circulation plans that maximize access to the downtown area and its arts and cultural venues, including the Festival Lawn and new amphitheater.

Environmental Justice Element
•Program 1.A: To the greatest extent practicable, require that development be located and designed to reduce vehicular trips (and associated air pollution) by utilizing compact development patterns while maintaining community character.

Healthy and Sustainable Communities Element
•Program 1.A: Support the completion of CV Link and other multimodal transportation facilities, including bike lanes, complete sidewalk networks and NEV paths. •Program 2.E: Encourage pedestrian-scale activity and social interaction in the downtown and other public gathering areas through the use of carefully designed open spaces areas with public art, shade features, fountains, landscape elements, and street furniture.
•Program 1.A: Identify traffic safety issues associated with the City's Complete Streets program and implement, as needed, roadway and multimodal path design improvements, such as reduced speeds, enhanced roadway markings and signage, separated facilities and traffic calming mechanisms.

Events and Activities Programming:

The City continues to offer rich and diverse events and activities programming, both at City facilities and in partnership with external organizations. Programming in 2023-2024 included Spring Fest, Summer Swimming Program at Cathedral City High School, Mary Pickford Free Movies for Kids, the Butterfly Festival, Cathedral City LGBT Days, and Yoga at the Amphitheater. Consistent with the goals of the Healthy and Sustainable Community Element, these programs support social and civic connections, as well as community health and well- being.
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3 This offering of community programs and events is supported by continued partnerships between the City and historical societies, artists, cultural and civic groups, the Agua Caliente Tribe, schools, and private enterprises. For example, the Taste of Jalisco festival in partnership with Agua Caliente Casino, the Desert Art Tour held during Modernism Week, and the Butterfly Festival held in partnership with SCRAP Gallery and the Riverside County Library System.

Events such as the “Celebrating Agnes Pelton: A Journey to the Desert Art Center’s 75 th Anniversary” open house, as well as performances by the Cathedral City High School Jazz Band and Choir at the Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City event series, highlight local artists, past and present. Additionally, the Public Arts Commission administers Community Arts Grant to fund art education, performances, and other cultural events.

Through events such as the International Hot Air Balloon Festival, Modernism Week, and the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the City continues working to increase participation in regional partnerships and alliances that promote and market Cathedral City and Coachella Valley cultural tourism to broader audiences.

The City’s events programming also supports improved public awareness and access to health and wellness programs, including those for vulnerable populations. For example, the City continues to support events held at the Cathedral City Senior Center, such as a vaccine clinic for shingles and pneumonia, a Covid-19 vaccination clinic, the "PD in Motion" event for people with Parkinson's Disease, and the Fall Prevention Symposium.

Goals, policies and programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through these activities:

Arts and Culture Element
•Program 1.A: Pursue and maintain public-private partnerships with artists, historical societies, cultural and civic groups, the Agua Caliente Tribe, schools, and private enterprises to offer community programs and events that appeal to all segments of the population.
•Program 1.C: Continue to encourage and sponsor arts and cultural awareness and education programs at local schools, colleges and universities, as well as community centers, and private facilities.
•Program 1.D: Increase participation in regional partnerships and alliances that promote and market Cathedral City and Coachella Valley cultural tourism to broader audiences, including western Riverside County and southern California.

Environmental Justice Element
•Program 1.A: Maintain a joint use agreement with Palm Springs unified School District and look for additional opportunities to partner in expanding resident access to shared facilities.

Healthy and Sustainable Communities Element
•Program 3.A: Work with health care professionals and community and advocacy groups to expand opportunities for health services that reduce the need for driving, such as mobile health care and dental clinics, one-stop health care centers, and improved transit access to health clinics and hospitals. •Program 3.C: Work with health care providers, community groups, and educational speakers to increase public awareness about available health facilities and wellness 5 7
3 programs, good nutrition, health lifestyles, preventative care, an health screenings.

Particular focus should increase outreach to the most vulnerable populations.

Public outreach and communication:

The City’s efforts in communications and public outreach are integral to promoting community events, supporting the downtown/civic center area, and ensuring that public participation is accessible to all residents.

The Communications/Events Department is currently working on a proposal to update the wayfinding signage in the City with the aim of increasing awareness of key destination such as the Perez Arts District and Agua Caliente Casino. Updating wayfinding signage, in conjunction with the active transportation improvements described above, will help to promote the downtown/civic center area as the City’s primary arts and entertainment district and extend and connect to the Perez Road arts district.

The City also continues to explore marketing approaches that showcase community arts programs, events, and resources as a means for expanding tourism. For example, the City’s public arts website (cathedralcitypublicarts.org) promotes the Perez Arts District art galleries that participate in the District’s Forth Fridays series. The Discover Cathedral City website also promotes arts events and programs, such as the "RESURGENCE" art show at the Desert Art Woman Gallery and the Summer Cabaret Series at CV Rep Theater.

Initiatives are also underway to facilitate public participation, particularly with disadvantaged communities. After training staff across departments, the City is now a Certified Autism Center. In the fall of 2024, the Fire Department is providing CERT and emergency preparedness training in both English and Spanish. The City is also in process of developing a communications strategy related to diversifies methods of outreach and prioritizing where residents get their news and information.

Goals, policies and programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:

Arts and Culture Element
•Program 1.B: Promote programs and events through a range of media, including the City website, newsletters, news outlets, community outreach, and marketing endeavors.
•Program 1.E: Explore marketing approaches that showcase community arts programs, events, and resources as a means for expanding tourism. •Program 2.A: Continue to promote the downtown/civic center area as the City’s primary arts and entertainment district and extend and connect to the Perez Road arts district.
•Program 2.D: Strengthen the identity of the Perez Road corridor between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive as a vibrant, cohesive art district. Potential improvements may include enhanced signage, street furniture, pedestrian walkways, street lights, and/or landscaping treatments.
•Program 2.E: Consider the installation of signage, monuments, and/or other design features at key intersections and roadway corridors to increase awareness and recognition of Cathedral City as an arts and culture community.

Environmental Justice Element
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3 •Program 1.D: Provide staff and City officials training on the principles and methods of comprehensive public participation with an emphasis on empowering disadvantaged populations.

Healthy and Sustainable Communities Element:
•Program 3.C: Work with health care providers, community groups, and educational speakers to increase public awareness about available health facilities and wellness programs, good nutrition, healthy lifestyles, preventive care, and health screenings.

Particular focus should include outreach to the most vulnerable populations.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: General Plan APR Checklist - Part 2 (Community)

STAFF REPORT

CATHEDRAL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: February 5, 2025
CASE NO.: General Plan Annual Progress Report - Part 3
APPLICANT: City of Cathedral City
LOCATION: City-wide
REQUEST: Presentation and discussion of the General Plan Annual Progress Report for calendar years 2023 and 2024, Part 3.

STAFF
PLANNER:

Dominique Camps, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:

To receive Part 3 of the 2023 and 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report for information and discussion.

BACKGROUND/ ANALYSIS:

Government Code Sections 65400 and 65700 require the City to prepare an annual progress report (APR) on the status and implementation of the General Plan for submittal to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR).

The General Plan is the City’s comprehensive, long-term plan to guide development of the community and preserve its resources. While it has a long-term perspective, it is not a static document. Rather, it is dynamic, evolving and multi-faceted, continuously defining and addressing the changing needs of the community. It is also based on an ongoing assessment and understanding of existing and projected community needs and conditions.

State General Plan Guidelines do not mandate a specific structure or format for the General Plan, nor do they specify an appropriate number of elements. “Elements” are referred to as “topics that California law require to be covered in a General Plan” (Gov. Code Sec. 65302).

Mandatory element discussion topics include Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, Safety, Environmental Justice, and Air Quality. These topics may be discussed separately or logically grouped within a common element. The General Plan stands at the apex of a pyramid of City regulatory documents. As such, zoning, subdivisions,

public works, specific plans, and other regulatory documents must be consistent with the General Plan and its elements.

The 2040 Cathedral City General Plan was adopted by the City Council on July 28, 2021.

The General Plan is comprised of thirteen elements, each of which provides a discussion of the topic and contains goals, policies, and programs. The programs provide implementation measures, including an implementation schedule and identification of the responsible departments, needed to carry out the policies and achieve the stated goals.

This APR provides an update on the implementation status of each of the General Plan policies and programs for calendar years 2023 and 2024. To make the reporting more digestible, the City’s General Plan APR is being presented to the Planning Commission in three parts:
Part 1: “Development” (Ch. 4 – Land Use Element; Ch. 5 – Circulation and Mobility Element; Ch. 6 – Housing Element; Ch. 8 – Community Design Element; Ch. 10 – Economic & Fiscal Health Element)
Part 2: “Community Services and Facilities” (Ch. 7 – Parks and Recreation Element; Ch. 9 – Arts & Culture Element; Ch. 11 – Environmental Justice Element; Ch. 12 – Healthy & Sustainable Community Element; Ch. 16 – Public Services & Facilities Element)
Part 3: “Environment” (Ch. 13 – Open Space & Conservation Element; Ch. 14 – Air Quality & Climate Stability Element; Ch. 15 – Safety Element) This report provides Part 3 of the APR for calendar years 2023 and 2024. The APR will be presented to the City Council for review and acceptance prior to submittal to OPR.

ANALYSIS
This report provides Part 3 of the General Plan APR to the Planning Commission for information and discussion. Please refer to Attachment 1 for a detailed list of the goals, policies and programs contained in the Open Space and Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Stability, and Safety Elements. Attachment 1 also includes a checklist with the implementation status and a description for each policy and program. The full General Plan document can be accessed on the City website (https://tinyurl.com/mryevh4v).

For purpose of discussion, this report highlights four key areas of activity undertaken across City departments to implement these elements of the General Plan during 2023 and 2024.

Preliminary Review
New development proposals are subject to a comprehensive review process, including review for consistency with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and other applicable regulatory documents. In addition to ensuring consistency with land use requirements, the City’s interdepartmental development review process supports implementation of the Open Space and Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Stability, and Safety Elements.

When reviewing a development proposal, staff review the existing site conditions and context to evaluate whether a site is suitable for the proposed use. The Planning Division now requests that proposals for new development apply for a Preliminary Review before making a formal application. The Preliminary Review application allows staff in the Planning, Building, Engineering, Fire, and Police Departments to provide high level feedback early in the review process.

During the Preliminary Review process, staff will consider whether the proposed use or site configuration could conflict with surrounding uses. For example, sources of significant noise or air pollution are generally not suitable in proximity to residential areas. Similarly, to the greatest extent possible, critical facilities such as hospitals should be located outside of flood plains, very high fire hazard severity zones, and geological hazard areas.

The Preliminary Review process also allows staff the opportunity to advise applicants about additional requires that may apply to their project. For example, sites located in the northern- or southern-most portions of the City may be subject to hillside preserve regulations or the land use adjacency requirements of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). Staff may also provide site design recommendations during this stage, such as building orientations to improve energy efficiency or fire access requirements.

As the outcome of a Preliminary Review, staff will provide the applicant with a recommended course of action for the project. The applicant will be advised on what planning permits and approvals will be required, such as a CUP for uses that may generate traffic and noise impacts, potential odors and light pollution, vibration, or other negative externalities. Staff will also advise on what level of environmental review will be required, or whether the project will be exempt. Overall, the Preliminary Review application allows staff to ensure that, at a high level, proposed projects are consistent with the City’s goals, policies and programs, including those pertaining to open space and conservation, air quality, and safety.

Goals, policies and programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:

Open Space and Conservation Element
Program 3.A: Maintain and enforce a Hillside Preservation Regulations, which establish appropriate design standards that preserve the natural scenic value of hillsides.
Program 11.A: The development and design review process shall assess the adequacy of proposed design features and landscaping materials. Biological Resources Program 1.B: The City shall continue to implement and abide by the provisions of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan, including collection of development impact fees and implementation of land use adjacency guidelines for development within or adjacent to MSHCP-designated Conservation Areas.
Biological Resources Program 1.D: When considering development proposals near the Willow Hole CA and the Willow Hole-Edom Hill Preserve, the City will require developers to consider the impacts of their project on wind-blown sand transport, and encourage creative design techniques, such as units clustering and open space areas, in project design that sustain these ecological processes. Water Resources Policy 11: Require new development to minimize the use of directly connected impervious surfaces and to retain stormwater run-off caused from the development footprint at or near the site of generation. Energy and Mineral Resources Program 2.A: Amendments to the land use map and Land Use Element shall consider the provision of convenient neighborhood shopping, medical and other professional services appropriately located to minimize travel and facilitate the use of alternative means of transportation.

Air Quality and Climate Stability Element
Program 3.B: Buffer zones between sensitive receptors and potential air pollutant emitters shall be incorporated into new and proposed residential developments and other developments, to the greatest extent feasible.
Program 5.B: Site plans shall incorporate energy-efficient design elements, including appropriate site orientation, possibility for incorporation of active and/or passive solar design, and the use of shade and windbreak trees, to reduce fuel consumption for heating and cooling.

Safety Element
General Safety Policy 2: The City shall ensure to the greatest extent practicable the siting of critical public facilities, including hospital and healthcare facilities, emergency shelters, police and fire stations, and emergency communications, facilities outside 100-year flood plains.
Flooding and Hydrology Program 6.A: Stormwater retention for the 100-year storm shall be enforced through the development review process and routine site inspection. Geotechnical Policy 7: To the extent feasible, regulate the location of new structures, including utilities, schools, hospitals, healthcare and eldercare facilities, police and fire stations, and emergency communication facilities, in and near areas that would directly be affected by seismic or geologic hazards.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials Program 1.C: A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) shall be required for all new development that generates, transports, or stores hazardous materials and shall be so reflected in the City's Zoning Ordinance. Hazards and Hazardous Materials Program 8.A: The development review process shall be used to assure that all new development connects to the sewage collection systems of the Coachella Valley Water District and Desert Water Agency where that service is available.
Emergency Preparedness Program 6.A: In order to assure the maximum possible protection from environmental and manmade hazards, including earthquakes and flooding, the City shall consider vulnerability to natural and manmade disasters and emergencies when reviewing proposals for critical and essential facilities, as well as sensitive land uses.
Noise Program 1.F: Require major stationary noise-generating sources throughout the City to install additional noise buffering or reduction mechanisms on development sites and/or within facilities to reduce noise generation levels to the lowest extent practicable prior to the renewal of conditional use permits or business licenses or prior to the approval and/or issuance of new conditional use permits for said facilities. Noise Program 1.G: Parking lots, loading zones, and large trash bins shall be located the greatest distance practicable from adjacent residential properties, and designed is a manner that reduces associated noise impacts to levels allowable by the City’s Noise Ordinance.
Noise Program 4.B: Development projects which result in through-traffic in residential neighborhoods shall be discouraged through the development review process, and most viable alternative routes shall be identified and adhered to.

Environmental review
When the planning staff review new development proposals, staff assess what level of environmental review might be needed for the project. This assessment is based on the preliminary review application or project submittal, as well as using the Environmental Information Form that is provided to applicants through the Citizen Self Service (CSS) portal during the application process. Based on the scope of the development, the proposed location and use, and whether there are previous approvals for the project, a preliminary determination is made about whether an Initial Study or Environmental Impact Report will be required, whether the project is eligible for a ministerial or categorical exemption, or whether the project is consistent with the previous environmental review.

New development proposals are also distributed for review by the Development Services Committee, including the planning, building, engineering, fire, and police departments. A component of this interdepartmental review is to determine whether project-specific studies may be required, such as site-specific biological and cultural resource surveys, site-specific geotechnical investigations, the preparation of a Water Quality Management Plan, project- specific air quality analysis, traffic studies, or noise and vibration impact analysis.

For example, a project-specific traffic study and noise analysis may be required when a change of zone or general plan amendment is being proposed. If a proposed development will diverge from the conditions analyzed in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), then new review may be required. Additional review may also be required when uses with potential negative impacts, such as traffic and noise, odors, light pollution, or vibration, are proposed in proximity to sensitive uses such as residences or schools. Technical studies, such as project-specific noise or traffic studies, provide the opportunity for staff to evaluate the severity of these potential impacts and impose mitigation measures if required.

Site-specific analysis may also be required when projects are proposed in areas with known environmental sensitivities such as sites with known cultural significance for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, or with critical habitat for species protected by the federal or state endangered species acts. Site-specific analysis may also be required for properties located in hazard zones, such as in Alquist-Priolo fault zones or in areas prone to subsidence or liquefaction. In addition to mitigation measures and monitoring programs, the results of these technical studies may require consultation with state and federal agencies.

Ultimately, the environmental review process ensures that new developments in Cathedral City are consistent with local, state, and federal requirements, including to protect biological and cultural resources, to reduce air pollution, and to protect residents from environmental hazards.

Goals, policies and programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:

Open Space and Conservation Element
Biological Resources Program 1.C: City staff will continue to request biological resource surveys for new development in compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.
Biological Resources Program 1.F: The City shall continue to implement and abide by the provisions of the US Fish & Wildlife Service Casey’s June Beetle management plan, requiring surveys and mitigation where appropriate, and implementing land use adjacency guidelines of the CVMSHCP, where appropriate. Cultural Resources Program 1.B: City staff shall require, early in the project review process, the preparation of focused cultural resource surveys in areas of known sensitivity.
Water Resources Policy 10: Require new development to protect the quality of water bodies and natural drainage systems through site design, source controls, storm water treatment, runoff reduction measures, and best management practices (BMPs).

Air Quality and Climate Stability Element
Program 4.A: The City shall conduct an Initial Study and, where appropriate, require a detailed air quality analysis for all proposals that have the potential to adversely affect local or regional air quality.
Program 4.B: Projects that may generate significant levels of air pollution shall be required to conduct detailed impact analyses and incorporate mitigation measures into their designs using the most advanced technological methods practicable. All proposed mitigation measures shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to the issuance of grading or demolition permits.
Program 10.B: Projects that require CEQA analysis shall be required to conduct detailed impact analyses and incorporate mitigation measures into their designs using the City’s current Climate Action Plan prescribed reduction measures for achieving greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. All proposed mitigation measures shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to the issuance of grading or demolition permits.

Safety Element
Geotechnical Policy 9: Where development is proposed in areas identified as being subject to geotechnical hazards (including, but not limited to slope instability, soil collapse, liquefaction and seismically induced settlement), the City shall require the preparation of site-specific geotechnical investigations by the applicant prior to completion of CEQA studies and development approval. All such studies shall include mitigation measures that reduce associated hazards to insignificant levels. Noise Program 1.C: Prior to development plan approvals for new residential and similar noise sensitive projects, require submittal of noise impact and mitigation analyses to the Planning Department that demonstrates that the interior noise levels in all habitable rooms will satisfy the 45 dBA CNEL interior noise level standard of the General Plan and Title 24, Part 2, of the California Building Code. Noise Program 1.D: Prior to development plan approvals for new noise-sensitive development projects within 150 feet of UPRR railroad tracks, require submittal of a final vibration study, which identifies all practicable mitigation measures to satisfy the 72 VdB noise-sensitive and 75 VdB non-noise-sensitive vibration level standards, as defined by the FTA for frequent rail events.

Interagency Collaboration
An important component of the City’s conservation, air quality, and safety goals is collaboration with community organizations as well as local, regional, and state agencies.

For example, the Coachella Valley MSHCP is the result of participation from local governments across the valley to enforce the guidelines and charge the impact fees for applicable developments within each jurisdiction. In Cathedral City, development standards are applied to properties within or adjacent to the Willow Hole and Edom Hill Conservation Areas in the north of the city, and the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area in along the southern boundary of the City. The City also regularly consults with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to ensure that development projects are consistent with the Tribal Habitat Conservation Plan, as well as the Tribal Historic Preservation Management Plan and ACBCI THPO Ordinance.

Interagency collaboration is also essential to managing environmental issues, such as air pollution and flood control, that transcend city boundaries. The engineering department regularly cooperates with the Riverside County Flood Control District and Coachella Valley Water District, including for City projects that impact flood control channels, such as the construction of bridges and CV Link. The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) is currently working with the cities in the Coachella Valley to develop a regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan that will include workable strategies that can be implemented locally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Fire Department has initiated the process of updating the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) and Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The process of updating these plans will involve stakeholder engagement with relevant local and regional agencies, potentially including Riverside County, neighboring cities, community organizations, as well as organizations representing vulnerable groups such as seniors services and low-income housing organizations. The Fire Department also regularly engages with local schools and community organizations to provide emergency preparedness information. For example, the Department offers the Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program to high school students with the aim of empowering youth community members to practice essential emergency preparedness and response technical as well as disaster management skills.

Goals, policies and programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:

Open Space and Conservation Element
Program 6.A: Coordinate with the Coachella Valley Water District, Riverside County Flood Control District, and utility purveyors to maximize use of flood control levees and watercourses and utility easements for inclusion in the City and regional multi- use trails systems.
Program 7.A: Confer and coordinate with the Riverside County Flood Control, Coachella Valley Water District and other appropriate agencies to conduct optimum revegetation management in flood control channels and drains in order to retain wildlife habitat and as natural an appearance as possible without compromising functionality.
Cultural Resources Program 1.D: The City shall work closely with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Office to help assure that development near culturally sensitive areas conforms to the provisions of the Tribal Historic Preservation Management Plan and the ACBCI THPO Ordinance. Water Resources Program 2.B: Coordinate with the Coachella Valley Water District and Desert Water Agency to expand and strengthen educational materials and programs that inform residents of the methods and benefits of water-saving techniques available.
Energy and Mineral Resources Program 6.C: The City will leverage state and federal incentives for energy efficiency to augment incentives provided by Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas, and others. Consider energy efficiency in capital improvement budget discussions.

Air Quality and Climate Stability Element
Policy 1: The City shall be proactive in regulating local pollutant emitters and shall cooperate with Coachella Valley Association of Governments and the South Coast Air Quality Management District to assure compliance with air quality standards. Program 2.A: On an on-going basis, the City shall continue to cooperate and participate in efforts to monitor and control PM10 emissions from construction and other sources, and all other air pollutants of regional concern. The City shall coordinate with CVAG and the SCAQMD to provide all reporting data for SCAQMD annual report.

Safety Element
Flooding and Hydrology Program 4.A: The City shall coordinate and cooperate in the filing of appropriate FEMA application materials to secure amendments to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the City, consistent with existing and proposed improvements.
Flooding and Hydrology Program 5.B: Explore and pursue County funding, state funding under the Cobey-Alquist Flood Plain Management Act, other State programs, and federal funding options for local and area-wide flood control projects. Geotechnical Program 6.C: Coordinate and cooperate with Caltrans, County Transportation and adjoining cities to maximize the resilience of local and regional transportation systems, including US Interstate-10 and other major transportation corridors in the event of a major quake.
Geotechnical Policy 11: To minimize the potential impacts of subsidence due to the extraction of groundwater, the City shall actively support and participate in local and regional efforts at groundwater conservation and recharge. Emergency Preparedness Program 2.B: The City shall coordinate with responsible flood control agencies and shall jointly develop long-term strategies and capital improvement plans that, to the extent practicable, eliminate or minimize significant flooding hazards which threaten lives, property and emergency access. Emergency Preparedness Program 3.A: Establish and appoint a staff liaison with adjoining cities, Riverside County, CVAG and Caltrans to facilitate the designation of emergency evacuation and supply routes, and for the development of a multi-agency emergency response plan that provides expeditious and timely repair to major streets and highways damaged by earthquakes, flooding or other disasters. Emergency Preparedness Program 5.A: Coordinate and cooperate with Riverside County Emergency Management, Desert Water Agency, CVWD, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas, and other agencies and utilities in the development and dissemination of information and instructions on appropriate actions in the event of a local disaster or emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Program 5.B: Coordinate with local schools and appropriate public and quasi-public agencies to ensure that they are adequately prepared for and are a part of a city-wide and regional emergency response when disaster strikes.
Noise Policy 5: Maintain an ongoing contact with the Palm Springs Airport to ensure that flight paths and airport improvements and operations do not impact or extend noise contours into the City.

GIS Mapping
The City’s MIS Department manages the Cathedral City Public GeoHub and Staff GeoHub, online GIS maps that display information pertinent to planning, building, engineering, and public works activities. The Staff GeoHub displays geographic data from federal and state agencies, such as the FEMA Flood Hazard Zones and Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones. The Staff GeoHub also displays data specific to Cathedral City, such as the City’s Zoning and General Plan Land Use Maps as well as the Master Roadway Classification Map.

As discussed in the Preliminary Review and Environmental Review sections of this report, staff review new development proposals to prevent conflicting land uses or significant environmental impacts. This review takes into account GIS data available on the GeoHub, such as the boundaries for the MSCHP Conservation Areas. This information helps staff determine development proposals are subject to the MSHCP fees and when the land use adjacency guidelines apply to a project. The Geohub also includes mapping of open space land and park facilities, as well as the Zoning and General Plan Land Use Maps to show residential areas. Combined with mapping of existing schools and other public facilities prepared for the General Plan EIR, this information will help as the City explores potential locations for future community center.

As the Fire Department updates the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, the consultant may use GIS to map critical infrastructure in relation to hazard zones and areas of high population density, in order to inform risk assessment. When staff evaluate sites proposed for critical facilities, GIS data displaying Alquist-Priolo Fault Zones, Fire Hazard Severity Zones, as well as Flood Hazard Zones help staff ensure that these facilities are located outside of areas susceptible to hazards. In order to minimize the risk of a hazardous materials incident in proximity to residential areas, the City’s Truck Route Map, available both in the GeoHub and on the Engineering section of the City’s website, designates routes appropriate for the transport of hazard materials and waste.

Geographic information, including information from external agencies, provides a valuable basis for staff to review development proposals and to ensure continued implementation of the goals, policies and programs in the Open Space and Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Stability, and Safety Elements.

Goals, policies and programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:

Open Space and Conservation Element
Program 1.A: With the assistance of CVCC and/or CVAG, develop and routinely update maps and other information about various open space land and facilities in the City and SOI.
Policy 16: Locate new local parks and recreation facilities near other community- oriented public facilities, such as schools, libraries, and recreation centers, where feasible, so that they may function as the heart of the community. Biological Resources Program 1.A: Through the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission, maintain an accurate and regularly updated map of sensitive plant and animal species and habitat in Cathedral City and its planning area. Biological Resources Program 1.B: The City shall continue to implement and abide by the provisions of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan, including collection of development impact fees and implementation of land use adjacency guidelines for development within or adjacent to MSHCP-designated Conservation Areas.

Air Quality and Climate Stability Element
Policy 8: The City shall continue to implement effective street sweeping and post- windstorm cleanup programs to reduce the cumulative impacts of blowsand and nuisance dust resulting from construction activities, natural processes, and other sources.

Safety Element
General Safety Policy 3: The City shall identify and establish specific travel routes for the transport of hazardous materials and wastes, with key considerations being capacity to safely accommodate additional truck traffic, avoidance of residential areas, and use of interstate or state divided highways as preferred routes. General Safety Policy 4: The City shall work to achieve consistency between the General Plan land use and related policies and the Palm Springs International Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, as appropriate. Measures may include restrictions on permitted land uses, limitation on the intensity of a use, and such development criteria as height restrictions.
Flooding and Hydrology Program 4.A: The City shall coordinate and cooperate in the filing of appropriate FEMA application materials to secure amendments to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the City, consistent with existing and proposed improvements.
Geotechnical Program 1.B: Establish and maintain a GIS database and mapping of the various geotechnical conditions, hazards and constraints within the City. Hazards and Hazardous Materials Policy 4: The City shall designate appropriate access routes to facilitate the transport of hazardous and toxic materials and wastes. Hazards and Hazardous Materials Policy 9: The travel route for the transport of hazardous materials and wastes shall have adequate capacity to safely accommodate additional trucks and shall avoid the residential areas. Emergency Preparedness Policy 15: Every effort shall be made to avoid the location of essential public facilities outside State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very

High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) without comprehensive mitigation that precludes or minimizes the threat to these facilities.
Noise Policy 4: Maintain a circulation map which ensures low levels of traffic within residential neighborhoods, and assigns truck routes to major roadways only. Noise Program 4.A: Designate primary truck routes and ensure that they are clearly marked throughout the community and properly identified on mobile apps and other web-based platforms. Except for traffic providing location-specific services and deliveries, construction and delivery trucks shall be limited to those truck routes identified in the Circulation and Mobility Element.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: General Plan APR Checklist - Part 3 (Environment) General Plan Annual Progress Report 2023-2024 – Connections with Strategic Plan Actions 1 STRATEGIC PLAN ACTION PLANNING

COMMISSION
REPORT 1

PLANNING

COMMISSION
REPORT 2

PLANNING

COMMISSION
REPORT 3
B-2: Develop an entryway, medians, and lighting master plan to provide appealing gateways to the City.

B-3: Develop and implement a wilderness trail plan. Page 3 B-4: Complete a dog park in the southern part of the City. Page 2 B-7: Improve pedestrian access to parks through the use of crosswalks and sidewalk improvements.

B-8: Improve wayfinding signage to direct visitors to destinations in the community. Page 7 B-10: City Council to support a measure to provide funding for parks and recreation services through the DRD and other resident priorities including streets and enhanced Fire Department services.

B-11: Complete construction of Esperanza Park – 2025. Page 2 C-5: Implement a private development entitlement and plan review system which is predictable, streamlines internal intake and review processes, and creates applicant experiences which are facilitative vs regulatory.

D-2: Complete and improve the installation of the Tyler EnerGov software to automate, improve and streamline the plan review, permitting and inspection processes.

E-4: Strengthen the City's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters by reviewing and updating the City's Emergency Operations Plans through annual training sessions and tabletop exercises.

E-5: Build community resiliency through implementation of community training programs, CERT training, and other educational outreach.

F-1: Develop comprehensive strategy to amend zoning code and update design guidelines, including an identification of what work City staff can accomplish and what work optimally should be contracted out, including: 1) development of objective design standards in response to new state housing laws; 2) overhaul of commercial zoning code; 3) substantial update of design guidelines; 4) streamlining of development review processes; 5) implementation of Cathedral City General Plan and Housing Element goals, policies, and programs; and 5) continued implementation of new state legislation.

F-3: Promote additional community events and celebrations. Page 5, 6 General Plan Annual Progress Report 2023-2024 – Connections with Strategic Plan Actions 2 F-4: Develop and implement a marketing plan to promote and raise awareness of available city venues such as the Community Amphitheater. The marketing strategy will include promoting the City's interest in attracting and facilitating high quality events and celebrations which adds to the City's culture, support of the arts, and creation of a positive community identity.

F-5: Develop and implement a plan to improve and diversify methods to communicate with residents.

F-7: Review land use regulations to support diverse, accessible, and affordable housing.

F-13: Develop standard plans, streamlined processes and educational materials that promotes ADU’s to increase housing production.

Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.B
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
From: George Crum, Police Chief
Title: 2024 Crime Stats Update
RECOMMENDATION:

For information and discussion only
BACKGROUND:

The Police Department is committed to using data-driven strategies to enhance community safety and ensure effective law enforcement operations. A key part of this commitment involves regularly reviewing crime statistics to adapt our policing models based on current and historical crime trends. This ongoing review helps identify patterns, allocate resources efficiently, and implement proactive measures that address both current and emerging crime issues.

For this presentation, crime data for the year 2024 will be analyzed using the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), a comprehensive system that provides detailed information about reported crimes, including the nature of the offenses, locations, offenders, victims, and circumstances. The use of NIBRS data allows for a deeper understanding of crime trends and helps the department tailor policing efforts to the specific needs of our community.

Additionally, a two-year comparison of crime data, covering both 2023 and 2024, will be presented to identify key trends, evaluate the effectiveness of current policing strategies, and highlight areas where adjustments may be necessary. This comparative analysis will allow the City Council to review the crime trends over time, offering a more complete picture of crime dynamics in the community and how the Police Department’s response has evolved.

By utilizing both current and historical data, the Police Department aims to continue its mission of reducing crime and improving public safety while maintaining transparency with the City Council and the public.

DISCUSSION:

In 2024, national crime statistics reflected a significant decline in both violent and property crimes compared to previous years. According to the FBI's Quarterly Uniform Crime Report for the first half of the year, violent crime decreased by 10.3 percent, with murder dropping by 22.7 percent, rape by 17.7 percent, robbery by 13.6 percent, and aggravated assault by

8.1 percent. Property crime also declined by 13.1 percent during the same period. Similarly, the Council on Criminal Justice reported that violent crime in major U.S. cities dropped by six percent in the first half of 2024, with homicides seeing a notable 17 percent reduction compared to 2023. However, while overall property crime declined, shoplifting incidents rose by 24 percent nationwide during this period.

Cathedral City experienced similar positive trends in crime reduction. Between 2023 and 2024, the city saw an overall 10 percent decrease in violent crime. Notably, there were no reported homicides or negligent manslaughters in 2024, marking a 100 percent decrease from the previous year. Other crimes against persons also saw declines, including a 43 percent reduction in kidnapping, a 27 percent decrease in fondling, a 25 percent drop in intimidation, and an 11 percent reduction in aggravated assault. It should be noted that felony domestic violence assaults were not included in the overall aggravated assault category.

While most violent crime categories trended downward, the city did experience a 10 percent increase in reported rapes. Additionally, purse snatching and statutory rape both saw increases, with two purse snatching incidents in 2024 compared to none the previous year, and four statutory rape cases compared to two in 2023.

Property crime in Cathedral City also declined by 11 percent from 2023 to 2024. However, certain categories saw increases, most notably arson and shoplifting. Reported arson cases more than doubled, rising from seven incidents in 2023 to fifteen in 2024. This increase may be attributed to the establishment of an arson investigation unit in 2024, which likely led to more cases being identified and classified as arson. Shoplifting also saw a considerable uptick, with 88 reports in 2024 compared to 45 the previous year.

The decline in violent crime throughout Cathedral City can be attributed to several key factors, including a responsive and proactive police department, strong community engagement, and collaborative efforts with other city departments and allied law enforcement agencies throughout the Coachella Valley. While certain crime categories experienced increases, the overall reduction in both violent and property crimes highlight the effectiveness of law enforcement strategies and community partnerships in promoting public safety.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal E- Safety
Continue to explore and utilize technology to promote public safety.

ATTACHMENTS:

None

CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
Special Meeting
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
2:00 PM
City Hall
Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
MAYOR
Nancy Ross

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
Raymond Gregory
Councilmember
Rita Lamb
Councilmember
Ernesto Gutierrez
Councilmember
Mark Carnevale

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nancy Ross called the Special Meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL
Council Present:

Nancy Ross, Mayor
Raymond Gregory, Mayor Pro Tem
Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
Rita Lamb, Councilmember
Mark Carnevale, Councilmember

AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.

1. AGENDA ITEM
A. City Manager's Department Staff Review
Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.

City Manager, Charles McClendon, provided an overview of the staffing and budget for the City Manager’s Department.

City Clerk, Tracey Hermosillo, provided an overview of the staffing and budget for the City Clerk’s Department.

Human Resources Manager, Eugenia Torres, provided an overview of staffing and budget for the Human Resources Department.

Communications and Events Manager, Ryan Hunt, provided an overview of the staffing, department budget, and the proposed special events budget for the Communications and Events Department.

Chief Technology Officer, Jan De Guzman, provided an overview of the staffing and budget for the IT Department.

The City Council asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff.

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

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nancy Ross adjourned the Special City Council Meeting of February 19, 2025, at 3:24 p.m.

Nancy Ross, Mayor Tracey R. Hermosillo, City Clerk

CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
Study Session 3:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nancy Ross called the Study Session portion of the meeting at 3:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL
Council Present:

Nancy Ross, Mayor
Raymond Gregory, Mayor Pro Tem
Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
Rita Lamb, Councilmember
Mark Carnevale, Councilmember

AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.

1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bob McKechnie discussed the Cathedral City Peace Initiative.

The following comment was received for the record:

David Koslow requested that an item agendized to discuss term limits for City Councilmembers.

2. STUDY SESSION
A. Modernizing the Development Code - Seminar with Mintier Harnish Recommendation: Receive the presentation and discuss, as appropriate.

The Mintier Harnish team presented a seminar on the modernization of the Development Code, which addressed topics related to updating the Development Code focusing on how the code shapes the appearance and functions of all the City’s land uses.

The City Council provided their input and asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by the Mintier Harnish team.

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

B. AB1600 Development Impact Fee Funds Commitments
Recommendation: This presentation is for information and feedback only.

Kevin Biersack, Director of Financial Services, provided an overview on the AB1600 Development Impact Funds Commitments. The following points were presented:
•Background
•Fees Categories and Funds
•AB 1600 Commitments
•AB 1600 Committed Projects
•AB 1600 Fund Balances- June 30, 2024
The City Council asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff.

There was no formal action taken by the City Council.

3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
To decide whether to initiate litigation
Number of Matters: One (1)
Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation.

City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council will meet in in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda.

The City Council recessed into Closed Session 4:33 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 5:20 p.m.

City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the Agenda, there was no reportable action taken.

RECESS

The City Council recessed at 5:20 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING - 5:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nancy Ross called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
Councilmember Rita Lamb offered the Invocation.

ROLL CALL
Council Present:

Nancy Ross, Mayor
Raymond Gregory, Mayor Pro Tem
Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
Rita Lamb, Councilmember
Mark Carnevale, Councilmember

AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.

1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Recognition of Cathedral City Firefighter of the Year
Recommendation: This is a special recognition no formal action will be taken.

Chief Michael Contreras recognized Diwan De La Torre as 2025 Fire Fighter of the Year.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Extension of Cannabis Moratorium
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the ordinance extending the cannabis moratorium on the approval of new cannabis licenses and conditional use permits and the issuance of building permits for the build-out or expansion of new cannabis businesses.

Andrew Firestine, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided an overview of the recommendation to approve Ordinance No. 886 which extends Ordinance No. 884.

Mayor Nancy Ross opened the Public Hearing to receive public comment.

Gabriel Lujan expressed his concern with the language in the moratorium, and he would like the Council to consider modifications.

Janet Ream expressed her concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

Scott McDonald expressed his concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

Jerome Moskowitz expressed his concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

Christine Anderson expressed her concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

Anita Russell expressed her concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

Richard Siler expressed his concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

Rod Troutner expressed his concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

Dan Husty expressed his concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

Dean Stufkosky expressed his concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

Chris Thompson expressed his concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

David Bernard discussed the efforts of C4 to mitigate the odor issue.

Greg Asslay expressed his concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

Dave Barkley expressed his concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

Debbie Price expressed her concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

Gail Pollock expressed her concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

Ken Brittle expressed his concern with the air quality due to the C4 facility.

The following comment was received for the record:

Eri Nox believes the moratorium period can be used to develop a fair and effective code. He would also like the Council to consider a neighborhood specific cap on cannabis businesses.

Mayor Nancy Ross closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the City Council.

Ord 886
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Lamb to approve an ordinance extending the cannabis moratorium on the approval of new cannabis licenses and conditional use permits and the issuance of building permits for the build-out or expansion of new cannabis businesses.

RESULT: PASS [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb
NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alan Carvalho expressed his concern with the length of time it takes for the Council to take action on issues and feels they could do better.

The City Council recessed at 7:13 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 7:21 p.m.

Scott McDonald expressed his concern with the cannabis odor being communicated as a nuisance issue.

Christine Anderson expressed her concern with the code enforcement and communication related to cannabis odor.

The following comment was received for the record:

David Koslow requested that an item be agendized to considered term limits for City Council Members.

4. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Mark Carnevale reported on the following:
•The recent Special City Council meeting
•His meeting with City Manager McClendon, Director Firestine and David Bernard from C4
•His attendance at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic
•The passing of community member Simeon Den
•His meeting with City Manager McClendon, Assistant City Manager Ambrose, and Craig Smith from Fountain Head Development
•His interview with reporter Cindy Uken
•His visit to Elvira’s Taqueria
Councilmember Rita Lamb reported on the following:
•Her attendance at Tastes and Sounds
•Ryan Hunt’s interview with KGAY Radio Station
•Her Valentine’s dinner at Sammy’s
•Her attendance at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic
•Her attendance at the Health and Wellness Event hosted by the City of Palm Desert
•The Yoga program, which has been while attended
•The upcoming Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club Breakfast •The upcoming Ribbon Cutting for Cat City Liquor
Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez reported on the following:
•His attendance at the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Conservation Commission meeting
•The recent Special City Council meeting
•His attendance at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic
•His meeting with City Manager McClendon to discuss the agenda for the Council meeting
•The resident concern he received regarding illegal dumping •A semi pro soccer team that will be playing in Cathedral City •His attendance at Tastes and Sounds
•The upcoming meeting at the Senior Center for the zoning code update Mayor Pro Tem Gregory reported on the following:
•His participation at the LOSSAN meeting, held at City Hall •His attendance as the alternate at the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Homeless Committee meeting
•The recent and upcoming Special City Council meetings
•His attendance at the Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting and Budget Implementation meeting
•His attendance at Tastes and Sounds
•The upcoming repainting of the Rainbow Crossing
•The upcoming LGBT+ Days
Mayor Nancy Ross reported on the following:
•Her attendance at the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership meeting •Her attendance at the Coachella Valley Energy and Sustainability Committee meeting
•Her meeting with the Riverside County Animal Commission •Her Valentine’s Day
•Her participation in a Veteran’s Event
•Her meeting with the Salvation Army
•The recent Special City Council meeting
•Her attendance at the birthday celebration for Patsi, where she presented a proclamation
•Her participation at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic •Her attendance at the Health and Wellness event hosted by the City of Palm Desert
•Her discussions with residents
•Her meeting with Felipe Ortiz from Assemblyman Wallace’s office •Her meeting with City staff regarding the upcoming State of the City •Her attendance at the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Executive Committee meeting
•Her attendance at the SunLine Transit Agency meeting

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

M.O. 2025-22
B. Approval of the February 12, 2026 Study Session and Regular Council Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the February 12, 2025 Study Session and Regular City Council Minutes.

M.O. 2025-23
C. Accept the Resignation of Sunshine Herrera from the Historic Preservation Committee
Recommendation: Accept the resignation of Sunshine Herrera from the Historic Preservation Committee effective immediately, and direct staff to proceed with filing the vacant seat.

M.O. 2025-24
D. Gift of Drone Light Show for 2025 LGBT+ Days
Recommendation: To accept a gift in the amount of $50,000 from Grizzly Entertainment and approve $5,000 in crew travel expenses for a drone light show at Cathedral City LGBT+ Days 2025.

M.O. 2025-25
E. Reject Bids for the HSIP Cycle 9A Traffic Signal Improvements at Twelve Intersections Project
Recommendation: To reject all bids received for the construction of the Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Cycle 9A Traffic Signal Improvements at Twelve Intersections Project (C08752); and direct staff to readvertise for construction bids to ensure compliance with fair and competitive bidding practices.

M.O. 2025-26
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve the Consent Agenda.

RESULT: PASS [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb
NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

6. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Award Professional Services Agreement to Ardurra Group Inc. for CWSRF Septic-to-Sewer Planning Project
Recommendation: Staff is requesting that City Council award a Professional Services Agreement to Ardurra Group Inc., in the amount of $2,178,017.56 for professional engineering services to evaluate, design, and develop documents necessary for the CWSRF Septic-to-Sewer Project (C01020), in accordance with the terms outlined in CWSRF Agreement No. D2401000 with SWRCB; and approve a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $217,801.76 for any unforeseeable design costs, thereby, bringing the total design budget for this project to $2,395,819.32; and authorize the City Manager to execute all the necessary Agreement documents.

M.O. 2025-27
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Ardurra Group Inc., in the amount of $2,178,017.56 for professional engineering services to evaluate, design, and develop documents necessary for the CWSRF Septic-to-Sewer Project (C01020), in accordance with the terms outlined in CWSRF Agreement No. D2401000 with SWRCB; and approve a ten point forty four percent (10.44%) contingency in the amount of $217,801.76 for any unforeseeable design costs, thereby, bringing the total design budget for this project to $2,395,819.32; and authorize the City Manager to execute all the necessary Agreement documents.

RESULT: PASS [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Raymond Gregory, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
AYES: Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb
NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

B. Award a Construction Contract to Vance Corporation for the FY 2024- 2025 Dream Homes Neighborhood Area and East Palm Canyon Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Projects
Recommendation: To award a construction contract to Vance Corporation in the amount of $481,836.28 for the fiscal year (FY) 2024-2025 Dream Homes Neighborhood Area (C08693) and East Palm Canyon Drive (C08694) Pavement Rehabilitation Projects; approve a twenty percent (20%) contingency in the amount of $96,373.72 for unforeseeable construction costs, thereby bringing the total project budget to the amount of $578;210.00; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract documents; and, authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the project, and issue the notice to proceed.

M.O. 2025-28
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez and seconded by Councilmember Lamb to approve a construction contract with Vance Corporation in the amount of $481,836.28 for the fiscal year (FY) 2024-2025 Dream Homes Neighborhood Area (C08693) and East Palm Canyon Drive (C08694) Pavement Rehabilitation Projects; approve a twenty percent (20%) contingency in the amount of $96,373.72 for unforeseeable construction costs, thereby bringing the total project budget to the amount of $578;210.00; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract documents; and, authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the project, and issue the notice to proceed.

RESULT: PASS [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
SECONDER: Rita Lamb, Councilmember
AYES: Carnevale, Ross, Gregory, Gutierrez, Lamb
NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

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

8. CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nancy Ross adjourned meeting in memory of Simeon Den at 8:19 p.m.

Nancy Ross, Mayor Tracey R. Hermosillo, City Clerk

CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
Special Meeting
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
2:00 PM
City Hall
Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
MAYOR
Nancy Ross

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
Raymond Gregory
Councilmember
Rita Lamb
Councilmember
Ernesto Gutierrez
Councilmember
Mark Carnevale

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nancy Ross called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL
Council Present:

Nancy Ross, Mayor
Raymond Gregory, Mayor Pro Tem
Ernesto Gutierrez, Councilmember
Rita Lamb, Councilmember
Mark Carnevale, Councilmember

AGENDA FINALIZATION
There were no changes to the agenda.

1. AGENDA ITEM
A. Fire Department Staff Review
Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.

Fire Chief Michael Contreras, provided an overview of the Fire Department’s staffing levels, operational enhancements, and financial outlook for the Fire Department.

The City Council asked clarifying questions, which were responded to by staff.

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

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nancy Ross adjourned the Special City Council Meeting of March 5, 2025, at 3:27 p.m.

Nancy Ross, Mayor Tracey R. Hermosillo, City Clerk
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.C
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
From: Eugenia Torres, Human Resources Manager
Title: Ratify Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Cathedral City Police Officer's Association (CCPOA)
RECOMMENDATION:

To ratify the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Cathedral City (“City”) and the Cathedral City Police Officer’s Association (“CCPOA”) for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Cathedral City and the Cathedral City Police Officer’s Association (CCPOA) have engaged in negotiations regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027.

These negotiations focused on clean-up language, proposed benefits, and clarifying language throughout the document. This report summarizes the key changes.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed updates to the Cathedral City Police Officer’s Association (CCPOA) address several areas as outlined below:

1. Term: The new agreement will cover a three-year period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027 (3-year term)

2. Salary Increase: The proposed updates include an adjustment to the salary structure to ensure competitiveness and retention as follows:

A. 3% effective the first full pay period following ratification by City Council (retroactive to the meeting of February 26, 2025)
B. 3% effective the first full pay period following January 1, 2026 C. 3.5% effective the first pay period following January 1, 2027

3. Compensatory Time off: The accumulation limit for compensation time off will increase from 160 to 180 hours.

4. POA Board Member Release Time: In year 3 (2027), release time for POA Board Members will revert back to 100 hours.

5. Assignment Differential: The pay differential for specific assignments will increase from $225 to $250 per pay period.

6. Longevity: A new Tier 2 longevity incentive will be introduced, offering one-time supplemental lump sum payments based on years of service:
15-years of service 5% of annual regular rate of pay
20 years of service 2.5% of annual regular rate of pay
25 years of service 2.5% of annual regular rate of pay

7. Vacation Accumulation: The cap for vacation accumulation will be set at two years of vacation accrual.

8. Employee Health Benefits:

Year 2 (2026) Increase Family $100
Year 3 (2027) Increase health benefits for:
•Employee only $50
•Employee+1 $100
•Family $100

9. Uniform Allowance: The uniform allowance will increase from $140 to $170 per month

10.Deferred Compensation: Beginning January 1, 2026, the City’s contribution to deferred compensation will increase from $46.16 to $65.00 per pay period

11.Short-Term Disability: The City will implement a self-funded short-term disability program.

12.Re-Opener Clause: The parties agree to a re-opener if CalPERS indicates any MOU provisions require revision following their compliance verification process.

13.Added Definitions: Clarification and inclusion of new definitions in the MOU to ensure mutual understanding of terms and conditions.

FISCAL IMPACT:

CALENDAR
YEAR

DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER

ACCOUNT
CODES

PROJECT
CODE

PERCENT
AMOUNT
ONE TIME or

ONGOING
2025 POA Salary and
Benefit Increases
100-300-310-
3XX-8XXX-8XXX N/A 3.64% Ongoing
2026 POA Salary and
Benefit Increases
100-300-310-
3XX-8XXX-8XXX N/A 4.58% Ongoing
2027 POA Salary and
Benefit Increases
100-300-310-
3XX-8XXX-8XXX N/A 5.20% 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. Memorandum of Understanding Cathedral City Police Officer’s Association (CCPOA) January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING

CATHEDRAL CITY
POLICE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION
(CCPOA)
JANUARY 1, 2025 - DECEMBER 31, 2027

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Table of Contents
ARTICLE 1: RELATIONSHIP WITH PERSONNEL RULES ................................................................................... 4 ARTICLE 2: MAINTENANCE OF MEMBERSHIP; CONTRACT BAR; PETITIONS FOR DECERTIFICATION .......... 4 ARTICLE 3: SEVERABILITY ............................................................................................................................ 5 ARTICLE 4: STRIKES AND/OR JOB ACTIONS .................................................................................................. 5 ARTICLE 5: COMPENSATORY TIME OFF ....................................................................................................... 5 ARTICLE 6: TERM .......................................................................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE 7: SALARY INCREASES AND ONE-TIME PAYMENT .......................................................................... 6

7.1 Salary Increase .......................................................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE 8: GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 6

8.1 Safety and Health ...................................................................................................................... 6

8.2 Employee Activities ................................................................................................................... 6

8.3 Inconsistent Employee Activities .............................................................................................. 6

8.4 POA Board Member Release Time. ........................................................................................... 7

8.5 Improper Use of City Equipment Prohibited. ........................................................................... 7

8.6 Political Activity. ........................................................................................................................ 7

8.7 Tobacco Products ...................................................................................................................... 8

8.8 Bumping Rights ......................................................................................................................... 8 ARTICLE 9: MANAGEMENT RIGHTS .............................................................................................................. 8

9.1 Exclusive Control of Certain Aspects ......................................................................................... 8

9.2 Not Subject to Grievance Procedures. ...................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE 10: COMPENSATION ...................................................................................................................... 9

10.1 Salary Advancement – Full-time Employees. ............................................................................ 9

10.2 Salary on Demotion ................................................................................................................... 9

10.3 Salary on Reinstatement ........................................................................................................... 9

10.4 Special Salary Adjustments ..................................................................................................... 10

10.5 Overtime. ................................................................................................................................ 10

10.6 Other Paid Time Off ................................................................................................................ 10

10.7 Assignment Differential .......................................................................................................... 11

10.8 Compensation for Layoff ......................................................................................................... 11

10.9 Compensation during Suspension .......................................................................................... 12

10.10 Compensation for Temporary Assignment to Higher Classification ................................... 12

10.11 Bilingual Pay. ....................................................................................................................... 12

10.12 Compensation for Vehicle Use ............................................................................................ 13

10.13 Restitution ........................................................................................................................... 13 CCPO A MO U Ja nuary 01 , 202 5 – Decemb er 31, 202 7 2 | P a g e

10.14 Correcting Errors in Salary Rate and Other Provisions ....................................................... 13

10.15 Court Appearance Time ...................................................................................................... 13

10.16 P.O.S.T. Certification ........................................................................................................... 13

10.17 Longevity ............................................................................................................................. 14

10.18 On-Call Pay .......................................................................................................................... 14 ARTICLE 11: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 14 ARTICLE 12: PROBATION ............................................................................................................................ 15

12.1 Sworn Police Employees Probation ........................................................................................ 15

12.2 Probation on Reinstatement ................................................................................................... 15

12.3 Objective of Probationary Period ........................................................................................... 15

12.4 Satisfactory Completion of Probation Period ......................................................................... 15

12.5 Unsuccessful Probation Period ............................................................................................... 15

12.6 Probation Following Layoff ..................................................................................................... 15 ARTICLE 13: EMPLOYEE LAYOFF PROCEDURES .......................................................................................... 16

13.1 Purpose of Layoffs ................................................................................................................... 16

13.2 Abolishment of Position(s). ..................................................................................................... 16

13.3 Bargaining Unit Notification .................................................................................................... 16

13.4 Layoff Appeal .......................................................................................................................... 16 ARTICLE 14: DISCIPLINARY AND APPEALS PROCEDURES ........................................................................... 16

14.1 Standards of Conduct .............................................................................................................. 16

14.2 Improper Employee Conduct .................................................................................................. 16

14.3 Disciplinary Process ................................................................................................................. 18

14.4 Hearings, Appeals and Grievances .......................................................................................... 19 ARTICLE 15: ATTENDANCE AND LEAVES .................................................................................................... 21

15.1 Attendance at Work: Absence without Leave ....................................................................... 21

15.2 Deemed Resignation ............................................................................................................... 21

15.3 Hours of Work ......................................................................................................................... 22

15.4 Work Week and Work Schedules. ........................................................................................... 22

15.5 Leave of Absence .................................................................................................................... 23

15.6 Military Duty ........................................................................................................................... 23

15.7 Vacation Leave ........................................................................................................................ 23

15.8 Holidays/Float Hours:.............................................................................................................. 24

15.9 Jury Duty ................................................................................................................................. 25

15.10 Bereavement Leave ............................................................................................................ 25 CCPO A MO U Ja nuary 01 , 202 5 – Decemb er 31, 202 7 3 | P a g e

15.11 Family Medical Leave .......................................................................................................... 25

15.12 Sick Leave ............................................................................................................................ 25

15.13 ................................................................................................................................................... 26

15.14 Unauthorized Leave ............................................................................................................ 26

15.15 Catastrophic Leave Donation .............................................................................................. 26 ARTICLE 16: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................ 27

16.1 Matters Subject to Grievance Procedures .............................................................................. 27

16.2 Informal Grievance Procedure ................................................................................................ 27

16.3 Formal Grievance Procedure .................................................................................................. 27

16.4 Appeal Procedures .................................................................................................................. 28

16.5 Extension of Time Limitations ................................................................................................. 28

16.6 Failure to Meet Procedural Requirements ............................................................................. 28

16.7 Persons Involved in the Grievance Procedure ........................................................................ 28 ARTICLE 17: EMPLOYEE REPORTS AND RECORDS ...................................................................................... 28

17.1 Personnel File .......................................................................................................................... 28

17.2 Disclosure of Information ....................................................................................................... 29 ARTICLE 18: EDUCATION INCENTIVE .......................................................................................................... 29 ARTICLE 19: FRINGE BENEFITS ................................................................................................................... 29

19.1 Employee Health Benefits ....................................................................................................... 29

19.2 Retiree Health Benefits. .......................................................................................................... 30

19.3 Public Employees Retirement System .................................................................................... 33

19.4 Uniform/Equipment Allowance. ............................................................................................. 33

19.5 Deferred Compensation .......................................................................................................... 34

19.6 Short/Long Term Disability ..................................................................................................... 34

19.7 Life Insurance .......................................................................................................................... 34

19.8 Officer Killed in the Line of Duty ............................................................................................. 34

19.9 Personal Security ..................................................................................................................... 34 ARTICLE 20: SHIFT SELECTION; WORK SCHEDULING ................................................................................. 34

20.1 Alternate Work Schedule ........................................................................................................ 34

20.2 Longevity Pool ......................................................................................................................... 35 ARTICLE 21: AGREEMENT ALL INCLUSIVE .................................................................................................. 35 APPENDIX A - DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................................... 36

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Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Cathedral City and the Cathedral City Police Officer’s Association (CCPOA) relating to all full-time sworn police officers below the rank of Sergeant.

This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into with reference to the following facts:

The Cathedral City Police Officers Association is recognized under the provisions of the Meyers -Milias- Brown Act of the State of California as the majority representative of the following employees:

All full-time sworn police officers below the rank of Sergeant.

The Cathedral City Police Officers Association, hereinafter sometimes referred to as “CCPOA ,” and representatives of the Municipal Employee Relations Representative of the City of Cathedral City, have met and conferred in good faith on wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for the employees represented by CCPOA in the bargaining unit listed above, and have reached agreements which are set forth in this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

This Memorandum of Understanding is established in accordance with the Provisions of the Meyers - Milias-Brown Act ( Government Code Section 3500, et seq.), effective only upon ratification by the City Council of the City of Cathedral City.

Subject to the foregoing limitations, CCPOA and the City of Cathedral City agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1: RELATIONSHIP WITH PERSONNEL RULES

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is enacted pursuant to the Meyers -Milias-Brown Act and Cathedral City Resolution Number 82-84. Any personnel rules adopted by the City shall also be applicable to the employees covered under this MOU, but in the event of any conflict between the personnel rules and this MOU, the MOU will control.

ARTICLE 2: MAINTENANCE OF MEMBERSHIP; CONTRACT BAR; PETITIONS FOR

DECERTIFICATION

Full-time sworn employees of the Cathedral City Police Department at the Rank of Police Officer who are covered by this Agreement and who are members of CCPOA.

The Association will maintain records of employee authorizations for dues deductions and shall provide the City with information regarding the amount of dues deductions and the list of Association members who have authorized dues deductions. To the extent required by the Government Code, the City shall rely on the information provided by the Association and deduct those authorized Association dues.

The employee’s earnings must be sufficient after other legal and required deductions are made to cover the amount of the dues. When an employee is in a non-pay status for an entire pay period, no deduction will be made to cover the pay period. In the case of an employee who is in a non-pay status during part of the pay period, and the salary is not sufficient to cover the full withholding, no deduction shall be made.

In this circumstance, all other legal and required deductions (including health care deduct ions) have priority over Association dues.

CCPOA agrees to enforce this provision and to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers and employees from all liabilities and/or damages of any nature arising from the application of this section.

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This Memorandum of Understanding shall further constitute a bar to the implementation of Section 11(A)2, of Resolution 82-84, except that the City shall accept a petition for decertification of CCPOA only during the 60th and 90th calendar days immediately prior to the expiration of this MOU.

ARTICLE 3: SEVERABILITY

It is understood and agreed by the parties that this MOU is subject to all present and future applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, and the provisions hereof shall be effective and implemented only to the extent permitted by such laws and regulations. The parties hereto have bargained with regards to some provisions which are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act and, to the extent that the Fair Labor Standards Act permits employers and employee groups to contract for modification of the pro cedures otherwise utilized under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and to the extent that such modification is authorized by Federal law, the parties intend that this contract shall take precedence over the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. If any p art of this Agreement is in conflict or is found to be inconsistent with such applicable provisions of State or Federal law or regulation, or otherwise found to be invalid or unenforceable by any tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such part or provision s hall be suspended, and the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations shall prevail; in such event, however, the remainder of this MOU shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect.

ARTICLE 4: STRIKES AND/OR JOB ACTIONS

CCPOA, on behalf of all of its members, agrees that neither CCPOA, nor its representatives, nor members of the CCPOA, shall engage in, cause, instigate, encourage, or condone a strike or job action of any kind during the term of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 5: COMPENSATORY TIME OFF

Any employee who is a member of the bargaining unit represented by CCPOA shall be authorized to accumulate, to the extent allowed by the Fair Labor Standards Act, up to one hundred eighty (180) hours of compensatory time. The accumulation of such hours shall be in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Compensatory time off is time that an employee has worked, placed on -call, or stand by and is banked as CTO rather than taken as paid overtime. Time that is worked by an employee where the City is reimbursed by an outside party (such as festivals) is ineligible for CTO and any such overtime worked must be paid to the employee. The City recognizes the vested nature of such accumulated hours. An employee who has accrued and requested use of compensatory time off shall be permitted to use such time off if the request is submitted to the Chief of Police or designee within a reasonable period prior to the date(s) requested for time off. For purposes of this Article, the term “reasonable period” shall mean seven days. An employee who submits such a request less than seven days prior to the date(s) requested for time off may present a qualified replacement to work in his or her place. For purposes of this Article, the term “qualified replacement” shall mean equal rank or assignment, as appropriate. In the even t an employee who submits such a request less than seven days prior to the date(s) requested for time off does not present a qualified replacement, if fewer than two employees are scheduled to be off work during the shift(s) in question, the Chief of Polic e or designee shall attempt to accommodate the employee’s request for time off. Upon a four (4) week prior written request by the employee, each employee may receive pay for all or any part of compensatory time accrued at the employee’s then current regular rate of pay.

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ARTICLE 6: TERM

The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027. This Agreement shall not be re -openable for any purpose except by mutual agreement of the parties. Unless otherwise specified, the provisions and articles herein are effective as of the date of the ratification of this agreement.

ARTICLE 7: SALARY INCREASES AND ONE-TIME PAYMENT

7.1 Salary Increase. The City and CCPOA agreed to the following schedule of salary increases:

A. 3% effective the first full pay period after ratification (retroactive to March 2, 2025) B. 3% effective the first full pay period following January 1, 2026 C. 3.5% effective the first pay period following January 1, 2027

Your new collective agreement salary increases for year one will apply retroactively to March 2, 2025. All other benefits will commence the following pay period after ratification of the MOU and/or as specified.

ARTICLE 8: GENERAL PROVISIONS

8.1 Safety and Health. Each employee and the City shall comply with CAL/OSHA safety laws, rules and regulations. All employees shall follow safe practices, use personal protective equipment as required, render every possible aid to safe operations, and report all unsafe conditions or practices.

Employees should avoid consuming or using any intoxicating substances at least six (6) hours prior to reporting to the scheduled work shift and at any time during the work day including lunch or dinner breaks; and employees shall not have in their possession any intoxicating substances, unless the possession of such substances is in the course of their duties. No employee shall be on duty whiled impaired for the performance of duty or under the influence of alcohol, any unlawful drug or any controlled subst ances, or otherwise be in violation of the department’s drug and alcohol policy.

8.2 Employee Activities. During the employee’s work day, he or she is expected to devote his or her full time in the performance of his or her assigned duties as a City employee. No employee shall engage in any outside employment, enterprise, or remunerated activity without pri or notification to his or her department head or appointing power. At no time shall any such outside employment or activity be conducted on City time. No employee shall engage in any employment, outside activity or enterprise which is inconsistent, incompatible, in conflict with, or interferes with his or her ability to perform the duties, functions or responsibilities of his or her position as a City employee, nor shall he or she engage in any outside activity which will directly or indirectly contribute to the lessening of his or her effectiveness as a City employee. No employee shall engage in any type of activity relating to an employee organization during such time as employee is on duty, except as expressly provided by the City Manager or designee, state and federal laws, MOU, or Council resolution.

8.3 Inconsistent Employee Activities . In making a determination as to the consistency or inconsistency of outside activities, the department head or appointing power shall consider, among other pertinent factors, whether the activity:

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8.3.1 Involves receipt or acceptance by the employee of any money or other consideration from anyone other than the City for the performance or an act which the employee, if not performing such act, would be required or expected to render in the regular course o f hours of his her City employment as a part of his or her duties as a City employee; or,

8.3.2 Involves conditions or factors which would be incompatible or in conflict with the duties, functions or responsibilities of the employee in his or her regular City employment; or,

8.3.3 Involves the performance of an act in other than his or her capacity as a local agency officer or employee which act may later be subject directly or indirectly to the control, inspection, review, audit, or enforcement of any other officer or employee or the agency by which he or she is employed; or,

8.3.4 Involves such time demands as would render performance of his or her duties as a local agency officer or employee less efficient; or,

8.3.5 Involves the use for private gain or advantage of City time, facilities, equipment and supplies, prestige, influence, or confidential information of one’s City office or employment; or,

8.3.6 Involves the solicitation of future employment with a business having business transactions with the City over which the employee has some control or influence in his or her official capacity at the time of the transaction.

8.4 POA Board Member Release Time. Up to five (5) POA Board Members, as a group, shall be afforded the following hours for the purpose of attending Union conferences, training, etc.

one hundred fifty (150) hours January 1, 2025- – December 31, 2026 revert back to one hundred (100) hours January 2027 and beyond

No Board Member may take more than 40 hours of release time in any one fiscal year. Release time is not considered time worked for the purpose es of calculating overtime. Release time has no cash value and any unused time expires at the end of the fiscal year and does not carry over into the next fiscal year. POA Board Members are required to provide reasonable advance notice to their supervisor of the need for release time. If a Board Member provides less than 72 hours’ notice to their supervisor, the Board Member will be solely responsible for obtaining coverage for his/her shift.

8.5 Improper Use of City Equipment Prohibited. No City -owned equipment, autos, trucks, instruments, tools, supplies, machines, badges, identification cards, electronic equipment, or other items which are the property of the City shall be used by an employee other than in the regular performance of duties, except upon prior approval of the employee’s department head or appointing power or designee duly authorized to give such approval.

8.6 Political Activity. Except as necessary to meet requirements of Federal or State law, no restrictions shall be placed on the political activities of any officer or employee of the City of Cathedral City. The City, CCPOA and all employees shall comply with the provisions of Government Code sections 3201-3209.

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8.7 Tobacco Products. City employees are encouraged not to consume tobacco products as they are a proven detriment to health, safety and productivity. Tobacco use is not allowed in City buildings. Tobacco use is not permitted while on duty if prohibited by existing department rules.

Tobacco use is not permitted in City vehicles or other City equipment.

8.8 Bumping Rights. Any employee who promotes out of any position represented by the Police Officers Association within the longer of the first twelve (12) months or the successful completion of the employee’s promotional probationary period in the higher class, returns to the Association, either voluntary or disciplinary, shall have their seniority reinstated. An employee who returns to the Association, either voluntary or disciplinary, after twelve (12) months or the completion of the promotional probatio nary period shall have their seniority reinstated to the time they had prior to leaving the position represented by the Association.

ARTICLE 9: MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

9.1 Exclusive Control of Certain Aspects. 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. exclusive right to determine the mission of its constituent departments, commissions, boards;
b. set standards and levels of service;
c. determine the procedures and standards of selection for employment and promotions; d. direct its employees;
e. enforce those dress and grooming standards established by department policy; 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, except as limited by Article 20;
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 reasonable employee performance standards including, but not limited to, quality and quantity standards, and to require compliance therewith; take all necessary actions to carry out its mission in emergencies; and
r. exercise complete control and discretion over its organization and the technology of performing its work.

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9.2 Not Subject to Grievance Procedures. 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 10: COMPENSATION

10.1 Salary Advancement – Full-time Employees.

Effective October 1, 2020, when an employee at Range 130, st ep 3 becomes eligible for a step advancement within Range 130, the employee will be advanced directly to step 5.

Advancement to a next higher merit increase step may be made after twelve (12) month intervals from the hire date or last increase in subsequent years, and for continued satisfactory service.

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 Chief of Police and the approval of the Human Resources Manager. When an employee is denied an increase, he or she may be reconsidered for such advancement at any subsequent time with an overall satisfactory performance evaluation.

Advancement to merit steps 7 and 8 may occur after two (2) years overall satisfactory service in the next preceding step in the respective salary range. Any such advancement shall be granted only as a result of a written evaluation of continued meritorious service by the employee in the performance of the duties of his/her position.

10.2 Salary on Demotion. Any employee who is demoted may be placed at a lower step, or may be placed at a step in a lower range or may be placed at step “Y” which is equal to the employee’s current salary step. The employee’s merit review date shall not change.

An employee receiving Step “Y” shall remain in the Step “Y” until such time as the position is assigned to a salary range in which the last step is equivalent to or higher than the Step “Y”, at which time the employee shall be placed in the next highest step. Such employee shall not receive salary adjustments until such time as Step “Y” is equivalent or less than the highest merit increase step of the salary range of the employee’s position.

10.3 Salary on Reinstatement. An employee who resigned 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 and satisfaction of statutory and departmental requirements for reinstatement. Employees who are reinstated more than 180 days after their voluntary separation must satisfy the minimum selection requirements set forth in the POST Commission Regulations §§1951-1955, which include reading and writing ability assessment, oral interview, background investigation update, medical evaluation and psychological evaluation.

Employees who are reins tated within 180 days after their voluntary separation, on the other hand, are exempt from these requirements. All reinstated employees must continue to meet the statutory requirements of Government Code sections 1029, 1031 and 10315.

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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10.4 Special Salary Adjustments . A department head may recommend , in writing , to raise an employee’s salary step to a higher merit increase step prior to the eligibility times specified in this Article so as 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.

10.5 Overtime. A department head may require an employee to work beyond the employee’s regular hours of employment. If the employee works in excess of the scheduled daily shift, or is called back to work after having worked a shift, or is required to work on a scheduled day off, such employee shall be paid at one and one -half (1-1/2) times the employee’s regular rate of pay or receive compensatory time at one and one -half (1-1/2) times hours worked, at the discretion of the employee Compensatory time is addressed in Article 5. For the purpose of this section, sick leave used during the workweek shall not be counted as time worked. Vacation and compensatory time shall be counted as time worked for the purposes of calculating overtime during the 40-hour . Any other off-duty time will not count as time worked for the purpose of calculating overtime.

example: during a week 24 hrs worked, 12 Vacation, 4 sick. Also worked 5 hrs extra shift (callout, extended shift) the same week. Will get paid 24 regular, 12 vacation, 4 sick, 4 hrs Straight and 1 hr OT

10.5.1 Notice of Overtime Scheduling. The department shall post available overtime shifts/hours as soon as the availability of overtime is known . In such a case, the posted overtime will be made available and filled first from the ra nk of Police Officer. Officers may sign up to work the overtime shift/hours on a first -come, first -serve basis. An employee who signs up for posted overtime and then decides not to work the shift must present a qualified replacement to work in his/her place. For purposes of this sect ion, the term ‘qualified replacement’ shall mean equal rank or assignment, as appropriate. In the event that no employee or an insufficient number of employees sign up for a posted overtime shift/hours within four (4) days prior to the scheduled overtime shift or detail, the overtime will be made available to other employees and/or assigned by the scheduling supervisor . In such a case, the department shall provide the affected employee with written or actual notice of the overtime shift/hours prior to his/her next assigned shift. This Section shall not apply to holdover and/or emergency situations.

In the case of non-posted overtime due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., sick and call - outs, etc.), a reasonable attempt shall be made to fill the position with a qualified replacement. Following such attempt if a qualified replacement is not located, th en an officer may be directed to work the overtime or a higher-ranking officer may be called to fill the overtime assignment. Following such attempt if a qualified replacement is not located, then supervision shall call in/mandate officers based on lowes t to highest seniority.

10.6 Other Paid Time Off . The City Manager or Chief of Police may grant paid time off to any City employee in unique situations where actions of the employee, over and above the call of duty, clearly merit such consideration.

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10.7 Assignment Differential . Effective the first full pay period following the ratification of this Agreement, employees who are assigned to the following Special Assignments shall receive the following stipends per pay period:

Canine Handler (Canine Officer/Animal Premium) $250
Field Training Officer (Training Premium) $250
Gang Officer (Gang Detail Assignment Premium) $250
Homeless Liaison (Police Liaison Premium) $250
Investigator, Including Traffic Investigator, Narcotics, RAID, Auto Theft, Real Estate Task Force, Detective (Police Investigator Premium) $250
Motor Officer, when assigned to motor (Motorcycle Patrol Premium) $250 PACT Team (Police Liaison Premium) $250
School Resource Officer (Police Liaison Premium) $250

Special assignments are temporary in nature and shall be at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

In addition to the amount provided for above, Canine Handlers shall also receive overtime pay at the rate of one and on -half (1 ½) their regular rate of pay for the maintenance, feeding, and grooming of their Police Service Dog (PSD) during their off -duty hours. The Association and City agrees the set time for PSD maintenance, feeding and grooming shall be set at 30 minutes per day. It is the intent of the parties through the provisions of this section to fully comply with the requirements of the FLSA.

When assigned to motorcycle patrol, Motor Officers are required to perform all cleaning and maintenance of the motorcycle while on duty. Any additional time worked for cleaning and maintenance of the motorcycle off -duty must be approved in advanced by a su pervisor. All additional time spent off-duty for cleaning and maintenance of the motorcycle shall be reported on the employee’s time card, and counted as hours worked for overtime compensation purposes.

It is the intent of the parties through the provision s of this section to fully comply with requirements of the FLSA.

Employees who are off for thirty (30) days or more and whose leave is not covered under Labor Code Section 4850 shall not be entitled to continued receipt of any assignment differential.

The parties agree that, to the extent permitted by law ( -2 CCR section 571 and 2 CCR Section 571.1) special assignment pay shall be reported to CalPERS as special compensation or pensionable compensation.

10.8 Compensation for Layoff . An employee, who is terminated from the classified service of the City as a result of a layoff, shall be paid for accrued vacation and accrued compensatory time. Any remaining sick leave shall be restored to an employee if the employee is reemployed within one (1) 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 (1) year shall retain their assigned merit review dates. Regular employees who are reemployed after a period of one (1) year will be assigned a new anniversary date.

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10.9 Compensation during Suspension. An employee who is suspended with pay under the pre - disciplinary procedures of Article 14 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 14 shall not be paid for those specific hours of suspension. Additionally, an employee suspended without pay shall not accrue sick leave, vacation, seniority and other benefits during a suspension of more than fifteen (15) working days, except that health and life insurance benefits will be maintained.

10.10 Compensation for Temporary Assignment to Higher Classification . An employee may receive adjusted compensation of five percent (5%) 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 .

Working in a higher classification shall only be available to those employees who are included on an eligibility list. Employees who are assigned to a higher classification will be eligible for the compensation under this section retroactively to the first day of the temporary assignment.

Employees may not be assigned to work in a higher classification for longer than six (6) months.

An extension of this time may be approved in writing with the concurrence of the Police Chief and the Human Resources Manager for up to an additional six (6) months, for a total term of twelve (12) months. However, when an appointment is made under this section due to a position that is vacant and is scheduled to be filled following the completion of a recruitment process, the temporary out-of-class assignment is limited to 960 hours in a fiscal year.

Employees who are assigned to work in a higher classification under this section will be notified that this placement is temporary, and that after the assignment, they will be returned to their regular position. At the end of the term of assignment to a h igher classification, the employee will be returned to the rate of pay in the classification and step they would have achieved if they were never assigned to the out of class position.

Employees on any form of leave time in excess of 15 consecutive calendar days shall be deemed not to be assigned to the higher classification and shall be ineligible to receive the additional compensation under this section until the employee returns to du ty and is reassigned to temporary assignment in a higher classification.

The parties agree that, to the extent permitted by law (2 CCR section 571), compensation for working at a higher assignment shall be reported to CalPERS as special compensation for Classic CalPERS members.

10.11 Bilingual Pay. Employees who have the ability to fluently converse in Spanish or another language designated by the Police Chief may be designated as a bilingual employee required to use their skills as part of their City employment . This designation must be made by the Chief of Police or designee and approved by the City Manager or designee in writing. Designated employees shall receive bilingual compensation of $ 225 per pay period , unless or until said compensation is voluntarily eliminated by the employee . Eligible employees must successfully pass an initial assessment test to receive such compensation.

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.

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The parties agree that to the extent permitted by law (2 CCR section 571 and 2 CCR section 571.1) bilingual pay shall be reported to CalPERS as special compensation or pensionable compensation.

10.12 Compensation for Vehicle Use . Compensation for an employee’s use of his/her personal vehicle for City business shall be in accordance with the City’s Travel Expenses Policy.

10.13 Restitution. In addition to any possible discipline under the provisions of Article 14 for willful, wanton or malicious destruction of City property, the City shall have the right to seek restitution through a civil action for damages in the courts. Nothing herein shall preclude the City from pursuing its remedies through both disciplinary action, pursuant to this agreement, and court action.

10.14 Correcting Errors in Salary Rate and Other Provisions. Should an employee be advanced to a higher step in the salary range for his or her class other than for which he or she was recommended, or receive additional salary 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 for said error shall be made by one of the following methods or a combination thereof:

10.14.1 Application of accrued equivalent time off for overtime service;

10.14.2 Application of equivalent time off for overtime service earned during the time immediately following the date of the discovery of said error;

10.14.3 Application of the increase in the employee’s salary following his or her next merit or longevity merit salary increase; or

10.14.4 Any other method mutually agreed to.

Determination of which one or combination of the above methods of rei mbursement should be used shall be made by agreement of the department and the employee, subject to the approval of the City Manager. Should the employee terminate before full reimbursement to the City has been made the money required to complete reimbursement shall be deducted from his or her last paycheck.

10.15 Court Appearance Time . An employee scheduled to appear in Court during non -duty hours shall receive pay or CTO for a minimum of four (4) hours at the time and one -half for an appearance.

10.15.1 Court On-Call/Standby. Officers placed on call for court shall be paid hour -for- hour at the time and one-half rate for up to 7.5 hours.

10.15.2 Admin Per Se. , Officers scheduled to appear, by person or by phone, for an Admin Per Se Hearing during non-duty hours shall receive pay or CTO for a minimum of two (2) hours at time and one-half for an appearance.

10.16 P.O.S.T. Certification . Employees shall be compensated five percent (5%) of salary for possession of an Intermediate and/or Advanced P.O.S.T. certificate.

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10.17 Longevity.

10.17.1 Tier 1 – Longevity Increments. The parties have agreed to a longevity pay provision for employees hired prior to January 1, 2013, which pays as follows:

▪ 7.5% at the b eginning of the 15 th year of City employment , and an additional
▪ 5% at the beginning of the 20th year.

Tier 1 longevity are reportable to CalPERS under CCR §571.

10.17.2 Tier 2 – Longevity Increments. The parties have agreed to a longevity pay provision for employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. Tier 2 employees will be eligible for a one -time supplemental lump sum payment based on their annualized base pay including stipends according to the following schedule:

▪ Upon completion of 15 years of service: One -time payment of 5.0% of annual regular rate of pay
▪ Upon completion of 20 years of service: One -time payment of 2.5% of annual regular rate of pay
▪ Upon completion of 25 years of service: One -time payment of 2.5% of annual regular rate of pay

These one-time supplemental payments are non-reportable to CalPERS under CCR §571 and will be processed in the pay period following the employee’s achievement of the years -of-service milestone.

10.18 On-Call Pay . Employees who are assigned to be on on -call by their supervisor for seven (7) consecutive days shall be compensated for five (5) hours of straight time at the employees’ regular rate of pay. Compensation can be taken as either cash or Compensatory Time Off at the employee’s discretion. Should the employee actually be called to duty while on on -call status, employee shall be paid at the rate of one and one -half (1.5) times their regular rate of pay for each hour worked as a result of be ing called back to duty, in addition to the on -call pay. On-call Pay is not included in time worked for purposes of calculating overtime.

ARTICLE 11: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The City Manager, in conjunction with the Police Chief, may require that all applicants and employees be in such physical or mental condition to perform the duties of their job and may require a medical or psychological evaluation at City’s expense at any time on a showing of good cause. No employee shall hold any position in a classification in which he or she cannot physically or mentally perform all the duties of the job adequately and without hazard to themselves or others. Within the limitations indicated, the City’s policy shall be to make such efforts as are consistent with the provisions of law to place physically disabled employees in such positions as are available in the City service where their disabilities will not substantially affect their performance of duties. The employee’s length of service, nature of past performance and the availability of openings may be considered in placing disabled employees.

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ARTICLE 12: PROBATION

12.1 Sworn Police Employees Probation. The first eighteen (18) months (or twelve (12) months for a lateral appointment) after a sworn police employee has been appointed shall be his/her probationary period. In the event of unusual circumstances, such as an illness or injury which prevents an employee from performing the regular duties of his/her position throughout the entire eighteen (18) month (or twelve (12) month for a lateral appointment) probationary period, the City Manager or designee may extend the probationary period up to an additional six (6) months. In such a case, the City Manager or designee shall notify the affected employee in writing that his/her probationary period has been extended and shall inform the employee of the reason(s) why the probationary period was extended. The probationary period for an employee under this section shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.

12.2 Probation on Reinstatement. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, on accepting a reinstatement, an employee who had completed the initial probation under Section 12.1 shall serve a new probationary period of six (6) months. Reinstatements will not be permanent until the successful completion of this probationary period.

12.3 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 this Agreement should they be appointed to a position in the classified service.

12.4 Satisfactory Completion of Probation 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 Personnel Action Form together with a performance evaluation submitted to the Personnel Officer. The City Manager, upon receipt of these documents, may authorize the end of the employee’s probationary period by the execution of a Personnel Action Form. The employee shall only then be advanced to r egular status upon completion of the probationary period.

12.5 Unsuccessful Probation Period. If a probationary employee’s probation period has not been satisfactory, it shall be so stated in a Personnel Action Form. The City Manager, by signing the Personnel Action Form, may authorize the dismissal of the employee, or, if promotional probation to Police Sergeant, the return of the employee to his or her former position as Police Officer. Such dismissal shall not be regarded as disciplinary. A probationary employee may be dismissed at any time or returned to the former position at any time without cause and without the right of appeal or grievance unless otherwise required by law. Notification of dismissal or of return to the former position shall be in writing and shall be given to the probationary employee prior to the dismissal or return to the former position unless otherwise required by law.

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

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ARTICLE 13: EMPLOYEE LAYOFF PROCEDURES

13.1 Purpose of Layoffs. For reasons of economy, of efficiency, or in the interest or mandate of the public, reductions or curtailments of the City services may be required. Whenever, in the judgment of the City Council, it becomes necessary, the City Council may abolish any po sition or employment and the employee holding such position or employment may be laid off.

13.2 Abolishment of Position(s). When layoffs are to occur, the City Manager shall prepare a list of those positions to be abolished in each department. For each affected department, the City Manager shall assemble a list of those employees within the classification designated for a position abolishment. 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 seniority, except that canine officer assignments and undercover operations in progress shall exempt the affected employee from layoff. Following completion of undercover operations in pr ogress, the officer so exempted shall then be subject to layoff, and the senior officer on layoff shall be reinstated. Temporary, interim and probationary employees shall be laid off prior to the layoff of any regular employee within the same classificati on in the department, unless involved in undercover operations in progress.

13.3 Bargaining Unit Notification . When a layoff is to occur, the City shall notify the designated bargaining unit representative at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the effective date of layoff.

It is understood that, during this period, bargaining unit representatives may submit recommendations regarding layoff alternativ es, such as reductions in hours, freezing merit pay increases or other similar programs which will result in a reduction of the City’s labor costs.

The bargaining unit representative shall respond to the City within fifteen (15) calendar days following notice. Should the City and the bargaining unit representative not agree to an alternative to the proposed layoff within this period, the City may proceed to provide a minimum thirty (30) calendar day layoff notice to the affected employees.

13.4 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 five (5) working days after receipt of a layoff notice. The City Manager shall prepare and deliver a decision on the appeal within five (5) working 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 s hall 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 14: DISCIPLINARY AND APPEALS PROCEDURES

14.1 Standards of Conduct . It is expected that all City employees shall render the best possible service and reflect credit on the City, and therefore high standards of conduct are essential.

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improper action by an employee in the employee’s official capacity, but also conduct by an employee not connected with the employee’s official duties that affects the employee’s ability to perform official duties, and any improper use of the position as an employee for personal advantage. In addition, improper conduct includes, but is not limited to, violation of the law and/or any City or Department rule, policy, or procedure, in addition to the following.

14.2.1 Tardiness.

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

14.2.3 Careless workmanship resulting in waste of materials.

14.2.4 Unsatisfactory work performance.

14.2.5 Abuse of sick leave privileges, e.g., failure to present adequate documentation of illness when required by the City Manager or respective department head, use of sick leave for unauthorized purposes.

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

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

14.2.8 Unauthorized sleeping while on duty.

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

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

14.2.11 Chemical or alcohol abuse affecting work performance.

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

14.2.13 Political activity in violation of the law.

14.2.14 Unexcused absence from duty.

14.2.15 Reckless driving on City premises or reckless operation of City vehicle.

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

14.2.17 Endangering the safety of or causing injury to any employee, including themselves.

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

14.2.19 Treating any city official, officer or employee, or any member of the public, in a disrespectful, rude, insulting, abusive or demeaning manner while in the performance of duties, or related thereto.

14.2.20 Unauthorized use of City vehicles or equipment.

14.2.21 Covering up or attempting to conceal defective work, removing or destroying same without permission.

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

14.2.23 Making false or unfounded statements which are derogatory, slanderous or defamatory about other employees or officials.

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

14.2.25 Making a false confession.

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

14.2.27 Failure to adhere to this adopted Memorandum of Understanding or to other City or departmental rules, policies or procedures.

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14.2.28 Sexual harassment or other unlawful discrimination.

14.2.29 Willful violation of City or Departmental policies and procedures regarding media contact.

14.3 Disciplinary Process: The purpose of disciplinary action is to correct deficiencies in employee performance, to seek improvement to meet appropriate standards, and/or to remedy any violations of law and/or City or Department rule, policy, or procedures . The City will verbally counsel an employee when circumstances warrant it, prior to taking any formal disciplinary action. This gives the supervisor an opportunity to communicate in a non-disciplinary fashion that a problem is perceived and that the supervisor is available to help solve it.

Discipline may be initiated for various reasons, including, but not limited to, violations of law and/or any City or Department rule, policy, or procedure ; insubordination; or poor job performance. The severity of the action depends on the nature of the offense and an employee’s record, and may range from verbal counseling to immediate dismissal.

The disciplinary process outlined below has been established to provide general guidelines for a fair method for disciplining employees. Disciplinary actions imposed under this article shall be in accordance with section 3300-3311 of the California Government Code.

14.3.1 Normal progressive discipline sequence:

A. Verbal Reprimand: To communicate to the employee that a repeat action may result in more serious disciplinary action. (Not appealable)

B. Written Reprimand: A written communication to the employee that the same or related offense has been committed. A copy of this warning is given to the employee and one copy is filed in the employee’s personnel file. Written reprimands may be appealed to the Chief of Police within ten (10) calendar days. The decision of the Chief of Police shall be final. In addition, the employee may submit a written response within thirty (30) calendar days. The employee’s response will be attached to the written reprimand.

C. Suspension: Temporary removal of an employee from his/her duties without pay for misconduct. Employees may be suspended on the spot by their immediate supervisor when there is a clear threat to the safety of other employees or the public. (Managers must notify the Human Resources Manager when instituting an on -the-spot suspension as soon as it is practical.)

D. Demotion: This step involves either the reduction in pay step or reduction in class.

E. Dismissal: The final step in the disciplinary process.

14.3.2 Disciplinary Procedure: Although one or more of these steps may be taken in connection with a particular employee, no formal order or system is necessary. The City reserves the right to deviate from this sequence when it feels that circumstances are so severe that such a deviation is warranted. The City Manager or designee is vested with the authority to determine the appropriate course of action.

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Further steps in the discipline involving suspension, demotion or dismissal should not be taken without consulting the department head and the Human Resources Manager.

A. Suspension, Demotion, Dismissal. Subject to the Hearings and Appeals Procedures specified in Section 14.4, the City may:

Impose a suspension without pay upon an employee when, in his/her judgment, such action will best serve the interests of the City. Such suspension shall, however, not exceed a period of thirty (30) working days except that if the suspension is imposed because of an employee’s trial by a court of law, the suspension may extend to such time as that court has rendered its decision.

B. Suspension without Pay. Suspensions shall occur only after the notice procedures specified in Section 14.4.1 and shall be subject to appeal in accordance with Section

14.4.2. C. Demote a regular employee to a position in a lower class with an appropriate reduction in pay or a reduction in pay step, for reasons including, but not limited to, unsatisfactory performance.

D. Dismiss for cause any regular employee.

14.4 Hearings, Appeals and Grievances. Only discipline involving suspension, demotion or dismissal is subject to an appeal as outlined below.

14.4.1 Pre-Discipline Meeting Procedures.

Prior to undertaking the personnel actions set forth in Section 14, the department head or designee shall first provide the employee with a written specification of reasons for the proposed action and all documents relied on to support the action being taken. The statement shall either be delivered personally to the employee or sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, and shall notify the employee of his/her right to request a meeting with the department head. The employee may, accordingly, reque st a meeting to determine if there is cause for the proposed personnel action. A request for a meeting must be in writing and must be delivered to the department head on or before five (5) working days after the employee’s receipt of notice of intended action.

Upon receipt of the Request for Meeting, the department head shall notify the employee of the time and place for a meeting to be held not later than ten (10) working days after receipt of the request therefore. The employee shall be entitled to be present at such meeting together with an attorney and/or designated representative. The meeting is to be conducted by the department head or designee and shall provide the employee with the opportunity to refute, explain, or otherwise address the proposed statem ent of charges. All decisions of the department head or designee shall be rendered within ten (10) working days after conclusion of the meeting, and shall be final unless timely appealed by the employee as provided in the section 14.4.2.

14.4.2 Appeals Procedures.

Any employee subjected to any disciplinary action set forth herein (suspension, demotion or dismissal) may appeal any decision of the department head or designee by filing a CCPO A MO U Ja nuary 01 , 202 5 – Decemb er 31, 202 7 20 | P a g e

written Notice of Appeal with the City Manager or designee within five (5) working days after they have signed for and received their copy of the decision. The employee’s appeal shall be heard by an impartial hearing officer selected in a manner mutually agreeable to the City Manager and the employee; if no agreement is reached the hearing officer shall be selected from a list of advisory ar bitrators from the California State Mediation Conciliation Service or from a list agreed to between the City Manager and the employee.

This will occur at a selection meeting, to be set by the Human Resources Manager or his/her representative.

The hearing officer selection must occur within ten (10) working days receipt of the appeal, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. If the employee does not attend the hearing officer selection meeting, they must contact the Human Resources officer within five (5) working days and provide written good cause for missing the meeting. If no good cause is found or the employee does not contact Human Resources, the City will deem the appeal to have been waived.

A. Representation. The employee may be represented by his/her Association/Union representative, any other regular employee of the City, or his/her attorney.

B. Hearing. The Hearing Officer shall issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses, if such be necessary at the request of either party. The hearing shall be recorded by a certified shorthand reporter.

C. Evidence. Oral evidence shall be taken only on oath or affirmation. Each party shall have the right to call and examine witnesses, to introduce exhibits, to cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to the issue even though the matter was not covered in the direct examination, to impeach any witness regardless of which party first called them to testify, and to rebut the evidence against them.

At the hearing, both the appealing employee and the City shall have the right to be heard and to present evidence.

The hearing need not be conducted according to technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses. Any relevant evidence shall be admitted if it is the sort of evidence on which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs, regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rules that might make improper the admission of such evidence over objection in civil actions. Hearsay evidence may be used for the purpose of supplementing or explaining any direct evidence. Th e rules of privilege shall be effective to the same extent that they are not or hereafter may be recognized in civil actions, and irrelevant and unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded.

D. Expenses. The expenses for the hearing officer shall be borne equally by the City and the Union, and each party shall be responsible for expenses they incur. Expenses for such recording services shall be borne equally by the City and CCPOA, provided, however, that each party shall be responsible for any specialized or extraordinary services they might individually request. The parties may instead by agreement record the hearing electronically.

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the evidence presented at the hearing, and shall present his/her findings to the City Manager and the employee within thirty (30) calendar days. In rendering an award, the Hearing Officer shall be limited to the express terms of this document and shall not have the power to modify, amend or delete any terms or provisions of this document. Failure of either party to insist upon compliance with any provision of this document at any given time or times under any given set or sets of circumstances shall not operate to waive or modify such provision, or in any manner whatsoever to render it unenforceable, as to any other time or times or as to any other occurrence or occurrences, whether the circumstances are, or are not, the same.

F. Final Decision. The City Manager or designee mutually agreeable to the City Manager and the employee shall review the Hearing Officer’s recommendation, but shall not be bound thereby. If the City Manager or, if appropriate, the designee decides not to follow the Hearing Officer’s recommendation, he or she shall notify the employee in writing regarding this determination. Such notice shall be sent to the employee not later than sixty (60) days after the City Manager’s or, if appropriate, the designee’s receipt of the Hearing Officer’s recommendation . If the City Manager or, if appropriate, the designee fails to notify the employee of his or her determination within this sixty (60) day period, the Hearing Officer’s recommended decision shall be final and binding, subject only to review by the courts under the procedures set forth in California Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5. Otherwise, the City Manager’s or, if appropriate, the designee’s decision shall be final and binding, subject only to review by the courts under the procedures set forth in California Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5.

ARTICLE 15: ATTENDANCE AND LEAVES

15.1 Attendance at Work: Absence without Leave. Employees shall be in attendance at their work in accordance with the rules regarding hours of work, holidays, and leaves. All departments shall keep daily attendance records of employees which shall be reported to the City Manager and the Finance Director in the form and on the dates they shall specify. Failure on the part of an employee, absent without leave, to return to duty within forty-eight (48) hours after a due notice to return to work has been delivered shall be cause for immediate dismissal. A certified letter delivered by U.S. mail to the employee’s last known address shall be reasonable notice, without regard to whether delivery is accepted; a letter by ordinary mail, first class postage prepaid thereon, shall likewise constitute reasonable notice.

15.2 Deemed Resignation . Absence without leave, whether voluntary or involuntary, for five (5) consecutive scheduled working shifts, is a deemed resignation from City employment, as of the last date on which the employee worked. Any employee who fails to report for work within seventy-two (72) hours after delivery of a notice as specified in Section 15.1, or who by the expiration of the seventy -two (72) hours has missed or will have missed five (5) or more consecutive scheduled working shifts, shall also be deemed to have resigned from City employment, as of the last date on which the employee worked. Upon a determination by the department head or Personnel Officer that such an absence has occurred, and that the employee has resigned, notice of the deemed resignation and of the employee’s right to request reinstatement for good cause upon timely request therefor, shall be sent by ordinary first class mail, postage prepaid thereon, or by certified mail, or both, to the employee at his or her last known address. An employee who has been deemed to have resigned in accordance with the terms of this Section shall have fifteen (15) days after the date of mailing of such notice within CCPO A MO U Ja nuary 01 , 202 5 – Decemb er 31, 202 7 22 | P a g e

which to request reinstatement. Any request for reinstatement must be made in writing and must be received by the City within fifteen (15) days of the date of mailing of the notice. Request for reinstatement may be made within ninety (90) days after the effective date of the deemed resignation if the notice specified above was not sent to the employee in the manner specified in this Section. Reinstatement shall be granted only if the employee makes a satisfactory explanation to the department head as to the cause of his or her absence and as to the reason for his or her failure to obtain leave therefor. Evidence that the employee reasonably believed leave had been granted shall justify reinstatement. The department head, to order reinstatement, shall find that the employee is ready, able and willing to resume the discharge of the duties of the employee’s former position or, if not then able to immediately resume such duties, the department head may consent to a leave of absence to commence upon reinstatement. An employee so reinstated shall not be paid salary for the period of his or her absence or separation or any portion thereof. Denial of reinstatement shall be subject to appeal under the procedures specified in Section 14.4. In determining the employee’s rights under all the circumstances, the City Manager or hearing officer shall be guided by Government Code Section 19996.2 and case law related thereto, including Phillips v. California State Personnel Board (1986) 184 Cal. App. 3d 651, 229 Cal. Rpt r. 502, and in such appeal the City shall have the burden to establish that the absence was in fact unauthorized and that the department head reasonably believed the employee had abandoned his or her employment.

15.3 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, in advance be cleared through the employee’s department head, and such absences shall be noted on the employee’s time sheet.

15.4 Work Week and Work Schedules. Effective the first full pay period following the ratification of this Agreement, employees will be assigned to one of four work schedules. All four work schedules will consist of seven consecutive 24-hour work periods.

15.4.1 5/40 Work Schedule . Employees in the position(s) of School Resource Officer are generally assigned to a 5/40 work schedule in which employees work five 8 -hour shifts each week. The workweek for employees assigned to a 5/40 schedule is defined as seven consecutive 24-hour periods beginning at 12:01 a.m. Sunday and ending at midnight the following Saturday.

15.4.2 4/10 Work Schedule. Employees in the position(s) of Detective are generally assigned to a 4/10 work schedule in which employees work four 10 -hour shifts each week. The workweek for employees assigned to a 4/10 schedule is defined as seven consecutive 24- hour periods beginning at 12:01 a.m. Sunday and ending at midnight the following Saturday.

15.4.3. 3/12 Work Schedule. Employees in the position(s) of Patrol are generally assigned to a 3/12 work schedule in which employees work three consecutive 12 -hour shifts each week. One additional 8-hour shift is worked on the same day every other week, with that same day taken as a regularly scheduled day off on the alternating weeks (the “Flex Day”).

In order for an employee to work no more than 40 regularly -scheduled hours per workweek under a 3/12 schedule, the employer must designate the workweek as beginning exactly four hours into an employee’s Flex Day. For example, assuming an employee’s Flex Day is Thursday, his/her workweek would be as follows:

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Off 12 12 12 4/end
4/start
Off Off Off 12 12 12 Off Off Off
Off 12 12 12 4/end
4/start
Off Off Off 12 12 12 Off Off Off

15.5 Leave of Absence. The City Manager, with the concurrence of the affected department head, may grant a regular employee a leave of absence for a period not to exceed one (1) year. No such leave shall be granted except upon written request of the employee setting forth th e reason for the request. Approval shall be in writing.

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 r eport 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.

Such a leave shall generally be without pay, provided that the City Manager shall have discretion to grant pay for the first fifteen (15) consecutive work days. Any employee on an approved leave of absence shall receive no vacation benefits and no sick leave after fifteen (15) consecutive work days. City contributions to retirement, health and medical plans shall be suspended until the employee is reinstated. An employee who is on leave of absence shall be responsible for reimbursing any agency for any p ayroll deductions that the employee has authorized. An employee reinstated after a leave of absence shall receive the same step in the salary range the employee received when the leave of absence began. Time spent on such leave shall not count towards ser vice for increases within the salary range or benefit accruals. The employee’s anniversary shall be set forward in time one (1) month for each thirty (30) consecutive calendar days taken. The employee shall retain accumulated vacation credits, sick leave credits, and other similar credits; however, such credits or seniority shall not accrue to a person granted such leave during the period of absence. When an employee is granted a leave of absence without pay, the City shall discontinue payment of medical, health and other similar insurance premiums for the employee and dependents. At the time the employee requests a leave of absence, the employee may pre-pay the insurance premiums by depositing funds with the Finance Department prior to the expiration of coverage, provided that such a continuation of coverage is authorized by the City’s contract for medical insurance.

15.6 Military Duty. Military leave of absence shall be granted in accordance with the Military and Veterans Code and USERRA.

15.7 Vacation Leave.

15.7.1 Vacations. All employees shall accrue vacation credits according to the following schedule:

Hrs./Pay Period Year
Less than 2 years of employment 3.69 96
2 years to 6 years 4.62 120
6 to 10 years 5.54 144
10 to 15 years 6.46 168
15 Years or more 8.31 216
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15.7.2 Vacation Accumulation; Cashing Out Option. Employees are encouraged to use their accrued vacation time annually. Earned vacation credits shall be accumulated.

Employees may, however, carry over unused vacation credits to succeeding calendar years. Except upon written approval by the City Manag er, accumulated vacation credits shall not exceed the employee’s two (2) year maximum rate of accrual. The City will enforce a 2-year cap, after which employees will not be able to accumulate any further credits.

Upon a four (4) week prior written request, one (1) time per calendar year, each employee may receive pay for unused vacation time; provided, however, that a minimum of at least once in the preceding twelve (12) months, forty (40) hours of vacation time or vacation time combined with comp leave is taken off in a block which guarantees a minimum of one (1) full work week off at one time. The City Manager may waive this condition if he or she is satisfied adequate vacation will be taken in the immediate future.

15.7.3 Illness within Vacation Period. Illness during a vacation period shall not be considered as sick leave, unless confirmed by a physician’s statement and approved by the City Manager.

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

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

15.8 Holidays/Float Hours:

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.

15.8.1 Holidays - Extra Pay - Generally. The City shall pay the yearly allotment of holidays as additional pay each pay period. The yearly holiday allotment shall be divided by the number of pay periods in the year and the resulting average number of hours shall be added to the employees pay. The Association and the City agrees that, in accordance with the December 16, 2019 Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division’s Final Rule on the Regular Rate Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 CFR Parts 548 and 778, holiday extra pay is not required to be included in the employee’s regular rate of pay.

15.8.2 The Association and the City further agree that if any member of the CCPOA or the CCPOA bring a claim against the City alleging that the holiday extra pay in Section 1 5.8.1 should be included in the regular rate of pay, then Section 1 5.8.1 and all of its contents shall immediately be void and shall have no effect and the City shall not be obligated to provide holiday extra pay in accordance with 1 5.8.1. Instead, the following language will immediately replace it:

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“Holidays – Extra Pay for Working on a Holiday. Employees required to work on a holiday by a supervisor in order to maintain the City services shall be paid their regular straight time pay, plus extra compensation of time and one half at the employees’ regular rate of pay for the hours worked on the holiday (therefore, total compensation for an employee working on a holiday will be 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay).

Holiday Bank – When a holiday falls on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off, the employee will accrue 12 hours in their Holiday Bank. Employees will have the option of using these hours throughout the year or cashing out all hours by July 1 of each year.

These hours shall be reported to CalPERS in accordance with CalPERS rules and requirements.

Floating Holidays - Employees shall be credited with one (1) Floating Holidays per year.

Employees will have the option of using these hours throughout the year or cashing out all hours by July 1 of each year.

15.9 Jury Duty. An employee summoned to and serving on jury duty shall submit evidence of the Summons to the Chief of Police. The employee may be absent from duty with pay for time required to be away from the employee’s regularly scheduled work hours. An employee wh o is released by the court from jury duty on any regularly scheduled work day shall return to work to complete any remaining portion of regularly scheduled work hours unless otherwise excused by the Chief of Police. The employee shall be entitled to retai n juror fees as reimbursement for expenses associated with jury duty.

15.10 Bereavement Leave. Bereavement leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law, and resulting administrative provisions developed by the City.

15.11 Family Medical Leave. Family-related medical leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law, and resulting administrative provisions developed by the City.

15.12 Sick Leave. An employee may use accrued sick leave for illness of the employee or physical incapacity of the employee due to illness or injury, or for physical examinations, including eyes, dentist appointments or other commonly accepted health related matters.

All regular full -time employees shall be credited with 3.69 hours of sick leave per pay period prorated based on hire date/separation date. An employee who is absent because of illness may be required to file a written statement from his or her physician indicating the medical need and anticipated duration of the absence which then must have the approval of the Chief of Police before the employee is eligible to receive sick leave pay. If an absence because of illness or disability extends beyond three (3) consecutive workdays or the employee has used more tha n four (4) sick days in a calendar year, the employee may be required to submit a physician’s written certification verifying the need for and extent of sick leave required for the absence before the employee is eligible to receive sick leave pay.

An employee may be required to take physical examinations at periodic intervals while on sick leave from a physician designated and paid for by the City.

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returns to work or all of accrued hours are used. The employee may apply to receive a leave of absence without pay if the employee does not have any credited vacation, comp or sick hours.

15.12.1 Sick Leave Accrued Limit and Payoff for Employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 . Any unused portion of accumulated sick leave may be carried over into the next calendar year; provided however, an employee’s accumulated sick leave may not exceed nine hundred sixty (960) hours unused sick leave; further accumulation shall not be allowed. However, to encourage attendance at work and discourage the frivolous use of excess sick leave, employees with continuous employment of five (5) years or more may receive a payment in cash of 25% of unused sick leave when they resign or retire.

Employees with continuous employment over nine (9) years may receive in cash 50% of the unused sick leave when they resign or retire. This compensation in cash shall be at straight time rate.

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.

Employees may convert remaining accrued sick leave to CalPERS service credit upon retirement.

15.12.2 Sick Leave Accru al for Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 . Employees may accrue sick leave without limit, but may not cash out unused sick leave. Instead , to encourage attendance at work and discourage the frivolous use of sick leave, employees may convert accrued sick leave to CalPERS service credit upon retirement.

15.12.3 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, shall be excluded from computation.

15.12.4 Family Illness Leave. If an employee requests to be absent from duty because of illness in the employee’s immediate family, which requires the employee’s attendance, the Chief of Police may approve use of the employee’s accrued sick leave not to exceed th e equivalent of one-half of the employee’s annual sick leave accrual amount (i.e., 48 hours), per the Fair Labor Standards Act. The immediate family is defined as spouse/registered domestic partner, the employee’s or spouse’s/registered domestic p artner’s mother, father, brother, sister, children, grandparents and legal guardians to the extent required by Labor Code section 233. (Domestic partnership as defined by State law.)

15.13 Subpoenaed Absence – Sworn Public Safety Personnel. City and its employees shall comply with all obligations under the Government Code related to the subpoenaing of sworn personnel.

15.14 Unauthorized Leave. Any employee who is absent from work without approved leave shall be subject to termination. The provisions of Section 15.2 relating to automatic resignation may also apply.

15.15 Catastrophic Leave Donation . Catastrophic Leave Donations shall be granted per administrative provisions developed by the City.

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ARTICLE 16: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

16.1 Matters Subject to Grievance Procedures. A grievance is a complaint by an employee or the employee’s organization that the employee has been adversely affected due to a misinterpretation or misapplication of this Memorandum of Understanding. Disciplinary actions or the appeal of a disciplinary action are not subject to the grievance procedures of this Article.

16.2 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 within ten (10) calendar days after the occurrence, or when the employee became aware of the incident in the grievance. The employee shall be provided with a written decision no later than ten (10) calendar days after the informal Grievance discussion. If, after such discussion, the employee do es not feel that the grievance has been satisfactorily resolved, the employee shall have the right to present the grievance to the Division Commander as set forth in Section 16.3.1. The employee and the City shall utilize the grievance form attached to this MOU.

16.3 Formal Grievance Procedure.

16.3.1 Step 1. 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 Division Commander or designee (collectively referred to as “Division Commander”) within ten (10) calendar days from the date when the decision is rendered in the informal grievance procedure. In the even that no decision has been rendered in the informal procedure, the employee may proceed to the Formal Grievance Procedure no later than ten (10) calendar days after the decision was due to be rendered in the Informal Grievance Meeting The Division Commander shall meet with the employee and/or the employee’s designated representative within ten (10) calendar days after the Division Commander’s receipt of the written grievance. The Division Commander 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. In the event that the Division Commander position is unfilled or is otherwise unavailable, the employee may proceed directly to section 1 6.3.2 within ten (10) days from the date when the decision is rendered (or was due, if no decision is rendered) in the informal grievance procedure.

16.3.2 Step 2. If the employee is not in agreement with the decision reached by the Division Commander, the employee shall have the right to present a formal grievance in writing to the Deputy Chief or designee (collectively referred to as “Deputy Chief”) within ten (10) calendar days from the date when the decision is delivered or was due (if no decision is issued) by the Division Commander. The Deputy Chief shall meet with the employee and/or the employee’s designated representative within ten (10) calendar days after the Deputy Chief’s receipt of the written grievance. The Deputy Chief 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 wi th the employee.

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the decision is rendered (or was due, if no decision is rendered) in the informal grievance procedure.

16.4 Appeal Procedures.

16.4.1 Step 3. If the employee does not agree with the decision reached by the Deputy Chief, the employee may present an appeal in writing to the Police Chief within ten (10) calendar days after the employee’s receipt of the Deputy Chief’s decision. The appeal shall be signed and delivered to the Police Chief who shall set a meeting between the Police Chief and the employee and/or the employee’s representative to discuss the grievance within ten (10) working days. Within ten (10) working days from the date of the meeting, the Police Chief shall deliver a copy of the decision to the employee and/or the employee’s representative and the Deputy Chief.

16.4.2 Step 4. If the employee does not agree with the decision reached by the Police Chief, the employee may present an appeal in writing to the City Manager, or his/her designee, within ten (10) calendar days after the employee’s receipt of the Police Chief’s decision.

The appeal shall be signed and delivered to the Human Resources Manager, who shall set a meeting between the City Manager, or his/her designee, and the employee and/or the employee’s representative to discuss the grievance within ten (10) working days. Within ten (10) working days from the date of the meeting, the City Manager, or his/her designee, shall deliver a copy of the decision to the employee and/or the employee’s representative and to the Police Chief. The decision of the City Ma nager, or his/her designee is final, and no further appeal may be had. Nothing in this section should be interpreted to limit the employee’s right to further administrative or judicial process outside of the City’s internal process.

16.5 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.

16.6 Failure to Meet Procedural Requirements. Failure at any step of the grievance procedure to fully comply with the requirements of this Article shall be deemed a waiver of the employee’s and/or the employee’s representative to proceed under this Article. The failure by the City at any step of this grievance procedure to communicate the decision within the specified time limits shall be deemed a denial of the complaint and shall permit the employee to proceed to the next step in the grievance procedure.

16.7 Persons Involved in the Grievance Procedure . If a grievance regards conduct by a person who is responsible for hearing the grievance at any step in the procedure, the employee may bypass that step and submit the grievance directly to the next step. The employee should state the reason for the bypass in any written grievance.

ARTICLE 17: EMPLOYEE REPORTS AND RECORDS

17.1 Personnel File. The Personnel Officer shall maintain a personnel file for each employee of the City. Police Officer personnel records relating to complaints, investigations, and other matters deemed confidential under Evidence Code Section 1043 shall be maintained by the Chief of Police.

Employees have the right to inspect the contents of their respective personnel files during a scheduled appointment.

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17.2 Disclosure of Information . No information shall be disclosed from the personnel file of a current or former employee other than the employee’s job title, work location, work phone number, salary verification (with written employee authorization only) and departmental assignment, t o any person other than the City Manager, City Attorney or their designated representatives. An employee or former employee may authorize the disclosure of information from their file only when written permission is provided. Nothing herein shall preclud e nor specifically deny the use of any information in Personnel files in any phase of a disciplinary or probationary action. Confidentiality provisions established by Penal Code Section 832.7 and Evidence Code sections 1043 and 1045 shall be respected. Nothing herein shall preclude the use of any information in an employee’s file in any phase of a disciplinary or probationary action. The City shall not be prevented from releasing other information under subpoena or under the Public Records Act when a pro per request therefor is submitted, if the City Attorney advises that the requested information must be released.

ARTICLE 18: EDUCATION INCENTIVE

The City of Cathedral City encourages employees to further their educational goals and objectives by attending classes on their own time which are job related and of direct benefit to the City and when such costs are not reimbursed or paid for by other sources. The City shall partially reimburse the employee for actual expenses upon successful completion of the class or classes. Except with the approval of the City Manager, City vehicles will not be authorized for use for transportation to and from classe s, nor will mileage allowance be provided.

The City will reimburse the employee for 80% of the incurred costs of tuition, books and fees, subject to a calendar year maximum of $4,000, and a lifetime maximum of $ 8,000. Education pursuit up to one Bachelor’s degree will be approved without proof of job relatedness. For work beyond a Bachelor’s Degree, reimbursement will be made only if job-related.

Education covered by this provision must be in a licensed public or private school or college, or from a recognized training program.

ARTICLE 19: FRINGE BENEFITS

19.1 Employee Health Benefits
City agrees to continue to enroll with and subscribe to the Public Employees’ Retirement Health Care Plan pursuant to the Public Employees’ Medical & Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA), 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.

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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 plan s 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:

Effective January 1, 2023, the City’s monthly cafeteria plan contribution, inclusive of the PEMHCA minimum monthly contribution, shall be as follows:

Selected Plan Maximum City Contribution
Employee Only $1000
Employee plus one $1,950
Family $2,600

Effective January 1, 2026, the City’s monthly cafeteria plan contribution, inclusive of the PEMHCA minimum monthly contribution, shall be as follows:

Selected Plan Maximum City Contribution
Employee Only $1000
Employee plus one $1,950
Family $2,700

Effective January 1, 2027, the City’s monthly cafeteria plan contribution, inclusive of the PEMHCA minimum monthly contribution, shall be as follows:

Selected Plan Maximum City Contribution
Employee Only $1050
Employee plus one $2050
Family $2,800

19.1.4 HRA Contribution – Employees Hired After July 1, 2020. For employees hired after July 1, 2020, the City shall also contribute $100.00 per month to the employee’s Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) plan, and associated fixed dollar cost of administration. This HRA contribution is for employees only and shall cease upon separation from City employment.

19.2 Retiree Health Benefits.

19.2.1 Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act. The City provides retirement health insurance benefits through the CalPERS Health Program pursuant to the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). To participate, an employee must retire with CalPERS within 120 days of separation from the City, or as otherwise provided by PEMHCA requirements. Participating retirees shall comply with all applicable PEMHCA laws, regulations and rules, including but not limited to the requirement to en roll in Medicare when eligible. The City will not pay for the cost of Medicare enrollment.

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1 Retirees”), the City will pay the PEMHCA minimum contribution as set forth by CalPERS and pursuant to Government Code Section 22892. Additionally, Level 1 Retirees shall have a vested right to retirement health benefits consisting of a supplemental City -paid contribution (minus the PEMHCA minimum contribution), as follows:

Effective July 1, 2020, the City’s monthly cafeteria plan contribution, inclusive of the PEMHCA minimum monthly contribution, shall be as follows:

Selected Plan Maximum City Contribution
Employee Only $950
Employee plus one $1,850
Family $2,400

Effective January 1, 2023, the City’s monthly cafeteria plan contribution, inclusive of the PEMHCA minimum monthly contribution, shall be as follows:

Selected Plan Maximum City Contribution
Employee Only $1000
Employee plus one $1,950
Family $2,600

For example, for a Level 1 Retiree enrolled in a Retiree only plan during the year 2020, the City will pay $139 per month as the PEMHCA minimum contribution, and will provide up to an additional $811 per month as the supplemental City -paid contribution directly to the retiree.

It is the intent of the parties that “vested rights” shall have the meaning as is generally associated with that term under the law. The City has agreed to grant vested rights in exchange for the Union’s agreement to establish Level 3 Retirees.

In the event that a Level 1 Retiree’s selected medical plan cost is less than the maximum City contribution for any given month, the unused value of the City’s maximum contribution for that month may be applied toward the cost of any vision and/or dental plan, and any remaining amounts shall be automatically forfeited. In the event that a Level 1 Retiree’s selected medical plan cost is greater than the maximum City contribution for any given month, the retiree shall be responsible for paying the resulting difference in cost.

In the event that a future action by the State and/or Federal government creates a health care program that replaces the group health insurance provided by the City, then the City’s total maximum contribution as otherwise provided by this section shall not be permitted to exceed the Level 1 Retiree’s actual monthly cost, if any, of participation in such replacement health care program.

Level 1 Retirees may continue to participate in the City’s dental and/or vision plan subject to plan terms and conditions.

The City will continue the supplemental City-paid contribution upon death of the Level 1 Retiree as long as surviving spouses, domestic partners, or other dependents continue to be eligible to participate in the medical plan subject to all applicable PEMHC A requirements and plan terms and conditions. Dental and vision plan participation shall CCPO A MO U Ja nuary 01 , 202 5 – Decemb er 31, 202 7 32 | P a g e

cease upon the death of the Level 1 Retiree, but surviving spouses, domestic partners, or other dependents can continue under COBRA guidelines.

19.2.3 Level 2 Retirees – Hired between January 1, 2013 and June 30, 2020. After five years of continuous service with the City, employees hired between January 1, 2013 and June 30, 2020 who retire from the City and who are enrolled as a retiree in a PEMHCA plan (“Level 2 Retirees”), the City will pay the PEMHCA minimum contribution as set forth by CalPERS and pursuant to Government Code Section 22892. Additionally, Level 2 Retirees shall have a vested right to retirement health benefits consisting of a supplemental City -paid contribution (minus the PEMHCA minimum contribution), based on their total years of service with CalPERS as follows:

Credit Years of CalPERS Service Percentage of City 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%
20 100%

The City-paid contribution will be calculated as a percentage of the following amounts:

Effective January 1, 2020, the City’s monthly cafeteria plan contribution, inclusive of the PEMHCA minimum monthly contribution, shall be as follows:

Selected Plan Maximum City Contribution
Employee Only $950
Employee plus one $1,850
Family $2,400

Effective January 1, 2023, the City’s monthly cafeteria plan contribution, inclusive of the PEMHCA minimum monthly contribution, shall be as follows:

Selected Plan Maximum City Contribution
Employee Only $1000
Employee plus one $1,950
Family $2,600

For example, for a Level 2 Retiree enrolled in a Retiree only plan during the year 2020 with 10 years of CalPERS service, the Retiree would be entitled to 50% contribution, or $475. The City will pay $139 per month as the PEMHCA minimum contribution, and will provide up to an additional $336 (50% of $475) per month as the supplemental City-paid contribution directly to the retiree.

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It is the intent of the parties that “vested rights” shall have the meaning as is generally associated with that term under the law. The City has agreed to grant vested rights in exchange for the Union’s agreement to establish Level 3 Retirees.

The City will continue the supplemental City-paid contribution upon death of the Level 2 Retiree as long as surviving spouses, domestic partners, or other dependents continue to be eligible to participate in the medical plan subject to all applicable PEMHC A requirements and plan terms and conditions.

In the event that a future action by the State and/or Federal government creates a health care program that replaces the group health insurance provided by the City, then the City’s total maximum contribution as otherwise provided by this section shall not be permitted to exceed the Level 2 Retiree’s actual monthly cost, if any, of participation in such replacement health care program.

Level 2 Retirees may participate in the City’s dental and/or vision plan(s) entirely at their own expense and subject to plan terms and conditions. Dental and vision plan participation shall cease upon the death of the Level 2 Retiree, but surviving spous es, domestic partners, or other dependents can continue under COBRA guidelines.

19.2.4 Level 3 Retirees – Hired on or after July 1, 2020. For employees hired on or after July 1, 2020 who retire from the City and who are enrolled as a retiree in a PEMHCA plan (“Level 3 Retirees”), the City will pay only the PEMHCA minimum contribution as set forth by CalPERS and pursuant to Government Code Section 22892. There shall be no supplemental City contribution for Level 3 Retirees.

Level 3 Retirees may participate in the City’s dental and/or vision plan(s) entirely at their own expense and subject to plan terms and conditions.

19.3 Public Employees Retirement System . All regular employees of the City are automatically covered by the City’s contract with the Public Employees’ Retirement System. Membership shall commence immediately upon employment. All unit members are provided the CalPERS 1959 survivor benefit.

19.3.1 First Level – Police The Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) contract provides the 3%@55 retirement benefit with single highest year compensation consideration for all sworn officers of the CCPOA hired prior to January 1, 2013. Sworn members shall pay their full 9% member contribution.

19.3.2 PEPRA New Members – Police. The California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) establishes a new retirement plan for employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. All employees hired on or after that date shall be subject to the retirement plan provided for “classic” or “new members” under PEPRA.

19.4 Uniform/Equipment Allowance. Uniform/equipment allowance shall be paid to sworn employees of the CCPOA at the rate of $ 170.00 per month for purchase, maintenance and replacement of uniforms and equipment.

19.4.1 SWAT Team Uniforms. SWAT members shall be provided with one (1) uniform set, not including a jacket, per year with the approval of the Cathedral City SWAT Commander.

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19.5 Deferred Compensation. The City provides a deferred compensation plan for employees under which the City shall match an employee’s contribution up to the following amounts:

19.5.1 Currently the City matches up to $46.16 per pay period.

19.5.2 Effective January 1, 2026: City match increases to $65.00 per pay period.

19.6 Short/Long Term Disability

19.6.1 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.

19.6.2 Long Term Disability Income. Accidental Death and Dismemberment. All employees covered by this Agreement shall be included in the City’s long-term disability programs providing partial coverage for disabling injuries and illnesses non-industrial in nature (not covered by workers’ compensation), and including accidental death and dismemberment benefits.

19.7 Life Insurance. The City shall provide, through an insurer or on a self-insured basis, life insurance for each employee covered by this Agreement in the amount of $150,000.

19.8 Officer Killed in the Line of Duty. The City shall pay the cost equivalent to the current amount provided to active employees for medical, dental and vision insurance premiums for the eligible survivors of an officer killed in the line of duty. Such benefits shall cease for eligible survivors in accordance with CalPERS regulations or relevant plan documents.

19.9 Personal Security. An officer who is wounded or seriously injured as the result of a criminal act by another during an incident arising from or directly related to the performance of his/her law enforcement duties shall, upon the determination of the ranking officer in charg e or upon reasonable request that an imminent threat exists and approval of his/her division commander, be provided with a sworn peace officer guard during his/her period of hospitalization until such time as it is determined that a threat to the officer’s safety no longer exists.

ARTICLE 20: SHIFT SELECTION; WORK SCHEDULING

20.1 Alternate Work Schedule . An alternate work schedule, based upon a 3/12 plan, will be developed for those police individuals of the Association assigned to patrol provided that no additional costs are anticipated to be borne by the City thereby. Alternate work schedules will be developed for other police members of the Association. Operations special details will be based on a 4/10 or 9/80, but not a 5/8. The proposed twelve -hour shifts shall be scheduled as 0600 to 1800 (a.m.) and 1800 to 0600 (p.m.), with the provision that the start/end time for the a.m. shift can fluctuate within two hours and the start/end time for the p.m. shift can fluctuate within four hours, depending on operational needs. However, motorcycle patrols will remain on a 4/10 or other alternate schedule at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Lunch would be included in the schedule except for division managers.

Investigations and K-9 will remain on a 9/80, or another alternate schedule plan if the 3/12 program for patrols is canceled.

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20.2 Longevity Pool. A longevity pool shall be established which shall give experienced officers, on the basis of seniority, priority in shift selection. In order to be placed in the longevity pool an employee must have been employed by this department as a police officer for at least three (3) years.

A Field Training Officer will be assigned to each shift/watch. A probationary employee may not serve as a Field Training Officer. Employees shall meet the P.O.S.T. requirements for Field Training Officers, shall have at least three (3) years law enforcement experience and shall have at least eighteen (18) months patrol duty experience

Based on the operational needs of the Department, the POA agrees to support shift scheduling whereby after four (4) consecutive rotations the officers, by seniority, will select another shift which is the opposite time of day. Any shift selection may be rejected for substantial performance reasons, which shall be communicated in writing to the affected employee. By definition “Shift” will be “A.M.” or “P.M.”; “A.M.” being 0600 to 1800 hours and “P.M.” being 1800 to 0600 hours.

Specialized assignments such as canine and traffic will not be part of this shift selection program.

The department will post shift assignments for sign -up thirty (30) days prior to the shift with assignments to be finalized ten (10) days prior to the shift starting. Officers not selecting shifts within the sign -up period will have shifts assigned by the Operations Division Manager. Shift rotation will be based on four (4) month tours: January -April, May -August, and September - December. Vacation scheduling will be posted based on a calendar year, “first come, first served.” Vacation/time off is typical ly limited to one officer off a designated team at one time, unless approved by the Division Manager or designee. Whenever possible, however, a second officer may be allowed vacation/time off a designed team. Vacation/time off for a second officer from a designed team shall be contingent upon the following criteria:

20.2.1 The City has not received a request for compensatory time off from another officer from a designated team;

20.2.2 Allowing the second officer to take vacation/time off will not reduce the number of officers on a designated team to drop below minimum staffing levels;

20.2.3 There are no compelling issues or events occurring during the second officer’s requested vacation/time off which would necessitate the second officer to work; and,

20.2.4 If the second officer submits a vacation request well in advance of the requested time off, the City will notify the second officer regarding approval or denial of the request thirty (30) days prior to the requested time off.

ARTICLE 21: AGREEMENT ALL INCLUSIVE

The parties hereto acknowledge that they have engaged in extended negotiations of any and all issues either party has desired to have included in this Memorandum of Understanding. The parties recognize that, in the give and take of bargaining, some items sought by the employer have not been agreed upon, and some items sought by the employee association have not been agreed upon. This Agreement constitutes a compromise upon which each party agrees. The parties agree that this Memorandum of Understanding is all-inclusive and that no other agreements, undertakings or understandings have been made outside of the specific terms of this Agreement relating to wages, hours or terms or conditions of CCPO A MO U Ja nuary 01 , 202 5 – Decemb er 31, 202 7 36 | P a g e

employment of the employees covered by this Agreement , with the exception of duly negotiated and mutually agreed upon Letter(s) of Agreement . Except by mutual agreement, this Memorandum of Understanding is not subject to reopening for any purpose. All of the agreements of the parties are evidenced herein. The absence of reference to any topic shall be deemed as proof that no agreement was reached thereon, and any claim based thereon shall be null and void and of no effect. Each party has had every opportunity during the course of these negotiations to bring up any new or additional topics it desired to have considered as part of this Agreement, and, for the duration of this Agreement, no additional topics shall be added thereto, except upon specific mutual agreement of the parties evidenced in writing.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 3505.1, this Memorandum of Understanding has been jointly prepared by the representatives of the City of Cathedral City and of CCPOA who agree that it shall be presented to the City Council of the City of Cathedral City for its consideration. We recognize that this MOU is not binding unless and until it has been approved by the City Council of the City of Cathedral City.

ARTICLE 22 RE-OPENER

CalPERS is reviewing MOU for compliance verification. The parties agree to meet and confer if CalPERS indicates any MOU provisions need to be revised.

APPENDIX A - DEFINITIONS

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.

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

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

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APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL

______________________________________
Nancy Ross, Mayor

Executed this _______ day of ________________, 2025.

ATTEST:

________________________________
Tracey R. Hermosillo, City Clerk

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY CATHEDRAL CITY

POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

____________________________________
Charles P. McClendon, City Manager

_______________________________________
Jesse Borrego, President

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Eugenia Torres, Human Resources Manager

_______________________________________
Jeremy Powers, Vice President

____________________________________
AnnMarie Quintanilla, Sr. HR Specialist

_______________________________________
Kevin Phillips, Board Member

_______________________________________
Albert Felix, Association Member

Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.D
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
From: Eugenia Torres, Human Resources Manager
Title: Resolution Adopting an Updated City-Wide Salary Schedule RECOMMENDATION:

To adopt a resolution approving a city-wide publicly available pay schedule in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Sections 570.5, 571, 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's commitment to transparent and compliant compensation practices requires regular review and updates of our publicly available pay schedules. This resolution addresses multiple regulatory requirements and operational needs while ensuring continued organizational effectiveness.

Historical Context
•Previous Resolution No. 2025-02 (adopted February 12, 2025) approved a city- wide publicly available pay schedule.
•Present update consolidates all subsequent amendments and modifications.

This resolution represents the culmination of these various analyses and considerations, providing a comprehensive update to ensure the City's compensation structure remains competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed resolution includes several strategic adjustments to the City’s pay schedules, reflecting our commitment to maintaining competitive compensation while ensuring operational excellence. These changes are based on comprehensive market analysis, internal equity considerations, and operational requirements. These changes are as follows:

EXHIBIT A (Effective January 5, 2025)
- AFSCME: No changes
EXHIBIT B (Effective December 22, 2024)
- NONREP: No changes
EXHIBIT C (Effective March 2, 2025)
- CCPOA: Salary Adjustments
- Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 3%. This adjustment will be retroactive to March 2, 2025, ensuring that compensation remains competitive while aligning with the City’s fiscal responsibilities. The adjustment is to comply with recent CCPOA negotiations.

EXHIBIT D (Effective December 22, 2024)
- CCPMA: No changes
EXHIBIT E (Effective January 5, 2025)
- CCPFA: No changes
EXHIBIT F (Effective January 5, 2025)
- CCFMA: No changes
EXHIBIT G (Effective December 21, 2024)
- ELECTED: No changes
FISCAL IMPACT:

The negotiated salary and benefit impacts will be included in the upcoming biennial budget.

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 Citywide Salary Schedule March 20, 2025

2. Citywide Pay Schedule
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0 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-

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 2025-02
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 March 12, 2025. 4 4
0 NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHERAL CITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Resolution 2025- is hereby adopted to represent the City’s most recent Publicly Available Pay Schedule (Attachments A, B, C, D, E, F, G) pursuant to CCR Section 570.5.

SECTION 2. Attachment C – The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 3% will be retroactive to March 2, 2025, to ensure that the compensation remains competitive while maintaining alignment with the City’s fiscal responsibilities.

SECTION 3. All previous resolutions related to job classifications and compensation levels are hereby repealed to the extent they are in conflict with this Resolution.

SECTION 4. 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 12 th day of March, 2025, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Nancy Ross, Mayor
ATTEST:

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

Eric S. Vail, City Attorney
EXHIBIT "A"

GROUP RANGE POSITION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
AFSCME 790 Assistant Civil Engineer 1 38.4935 6672.20 80066.44 Assistant Planner 2 40.4181 7005.81 84069.76
Plans Examiner II 3 42.4390 7356.10 88273.25
4 44.5610 7723.91 92686.92
5 46.7890 8110.10 97321.25
6 47.9588 8312.86 99754.29
7 49.1578 8520.68 102248.15
8 50.3868 8733.70 104804.35
AFSCME 785 Sr. Code Compliance Officer 1 36.6241 6348.19 76178.30 Jr. Engineer 2 38.4554 6665.60 79987.21
3 40.3781 6998.88 83986.57
4 42.3971 7348.83 88185.91
5 44.5169 7716.27 92595.20
6 45.6299 7909.17 94910.08
7 46.7706 8106.90 97282.83
8 47.9399 8309.58 99714.90
AFSCME 780 Crime Analyst 1 34.0424 5900.69 70808.24
Building Inspector II 2 35.7445 6195.72 74348.65
Engineering Technician II 3 37.5318 6505.51 78066.08
Fleet & Equipment Maintenance Coordinator 4 39.4084 6830.78 81969.38 Plans Examiner I 5 41.3788 7172.32 86067.86
6 42.4133 7351.63 88219.56
7 43.4736 7535.42 90425.05
8 44.5604 7723.81 92685.67
AFSCME 760 Accountant I 1 32.4135 5618.33 67420.01
2 34.0341 5899.25 70791.02
3 35.7359 6194.21 74330.56
4 37.5226 6503.93 78047.10
5 39.3988 6829.12 81949.45
6 40.3838 6999.85 83998.19
7 41.3934 7174.85 86098.14
8 42.4281 7354.22 88250.58
AFSCME 750 Code Compliance Officer II 1 31.6649 5488.58 65862.91 IT Technician 2 33.2481 5763.00 69156.05
Property & Evidence Technician II 3 34.9105 6051.16 72613.86 Public Safety Dispatcher II 4 36.6560 6353.71 76244.56
Senior Facilities Maintenance Worker 5 38.4889 6671.40 80056.78 6 39.4510 6838.18 82058.20
7 40.4374 7009.14 84109.66
8 41.4483 7184.37 86212.40
AFSCME 740 1 30.8659 5350.08 64200.95
2 32.4091 5617.58 67411.00
3 34.0296 5898.46 70781.55
4 35.7311 6193.39 74320.63
5 37.5176 6503.05 78036.65

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

AFSCME SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL 03.12.2025 (no changes)
EXHIBIT "A"

GROUP RANGE POSITION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

AFSCME SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL 03.12.2025 (no changes)
6 38.4555 6665.63 79987.57
7 39.4170 6832.27 81987.27
8 40.4024 7003.08 84036.94
AFSCME 730 1 30.1374 5223.81 62685.72
2 31.6443 5485.00 65820.01
3 33.2265 5759.25 69111.00
4 34.8878 6047.21 72566.56
5 36.6321 6349.57 76194.88
6 37.5480 6508.31 78099.75
7 38.4866 6671.02 80052.24
8 39.4489 6837.80 82053.56
AFSCME 720 Administrative Assistant II 1 29.4090 5097.57 61170.82 Building Inspector I 2 30.8795 5352.45 64229.36
Engineering Technician I 3 32.4235 5620.07 67440.84
4 34.0446 5901.07 70812.87
5 35.7469 6196.13 74353.52
6 36.6405 6351.03 76212.36
7 37.5566 6509.81 78117.67
8 38.4955 6672.55 80070.61
AFSCME 710 Permit Technician II 1 28.7004 4974.74 59696.82 Police Records Specialist II 2 30.1354 5223.47 62681.65 Police Training Coordinator 3 31.6421 5484.65 65815.74
4 33.2243 5758.88 69106.53
5 34.8855 6046.82 72561.86
6 35.7576 6197.99 74375.90
7 36.6516 6352.94 76235.30
8 37.5679 6511.77 78141.18
AFSCME 700 Accounting Technician 1 28.0320 4858.88 58306.56 2 29.4336 5101.82 61221.89
3 30.9053 5356.92 64282.98
4 32.4505 5624.76 67497.13
5 34.0731 5906.00 70871.97
6 34.9249 6053.65 72643.79
7 35.7980 6204.99 74459.87
8 36.6930 6360.11 76321.37
AFSCME 690 Code Compliance Officer I 1 27.3546 4741.47 56897.68 Fire Life/Safety Inspector 2 28.7224 4978.55 59742.57
Public Safety Dispatcher I 3 30.1585 5227.47 62729.69
4 31.6664 5488.85 65866.17
5 33.2498 5763.29 69159.50
6 34.0810 5907.37 70888.47
7 34.9330 6055.06 72660.69
8 35.8064 6206.43 74477.20
AFSCME 680 Administrative Assistant I 1 26.6875 4625.83 55509.93 EXHIBIT "A"

GROUP RANGE POSITION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

AFSCME SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL 03.12.2025 (no changes)
Planning Assistant 2 28.0219 4857.12 58285.43
3 29.4229 5099.98 61199.70
4 30.8941 5354.97 64259.68
5 32.4388 5622.72 67472.68
6 33.2498 5763.29 69159.48
7 34.0810 5907.37 70888.48
8 34.9330 6055.06 72660.68
AFSCME 670 1 26.0400 4513.60 54163.20
2 27.3420 4739.28 56871.37
3 28.7091 4976.25 59714.94
4 30.1445 5225.06 62700.69
5 31.6518 5486.31 65835.71
6 32.4431 5623.47 67481.61
7 33.2541 5764.05 69168.65
8 34.0855 5908.16 70897.87
AFSCME 660 Facilities Maintenance Worker II 1 25.4230 4406.65 52879.80 Permit Technician I 2 26.6941 4626.98 55523.80
Street Maintenance Worker II 3 28.0289 4858.33 58299.99 4 29.4303 5101.25 61214.98
5 30.9018 5356.31 64275.73
6 31.6744 5490.22 65882.62
7 32.4663 5627.47 67529.69
8 33.2779 5768.16 69217.94
AFSCME 650 Community Service Officer 1 24.8178 4301.74 51620.91 Property and Evidence Technician I 2 26.0586 4516.83 54201.96 3 27.3615 4742.67 56912.05
4 28.7296 4979.80 59757.64
5 30.1661 5228.79 62745.53
6 30.9203 5359.51 64314.17
7 31.6933 5493.50 65922.02
8 32.4856 5630.84 67570.07
AFSCME 640 Office Assistant II 1 24.2093 4196.27 50355.21 2 25.4198 4406.08 52872.96
3 26.6906 4626.38 55516.61
4 28.0253 4857.70 58292.45
5 29.4265 5100.59 61207.07
6 30.1621 5228.10 62737.25
7 30.9163 5358.81 64305.68
8 31.6891 5492.78 65913.31
AFSCME 630 Facilities Maintenance Worker I 1 21.9565 3805.79 45669.48 Office Assistant I 2 23.0543 3996.08 47952.95
Police Records Specialist I 3 24.207 4195.88 50350.6
Police Service Assistant 4 25.4174 4405.68 52868.14
Street Maintenance Worker I 5 26.6883 4625.96 55511.54
6 27.3555 4741.61 56899.33
EXHIBIT "A"

GROUP RANGE POSITION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

AFSCME SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL 03.12.2025 (no changes)
7 28.0394 4860.15 58321.81
8 28.7404 4981.66 59779.86
AFSCME 605 Ambulance Operator/Paramedic 1 18.0101 3121.75 37461.04 2 18.9106 3277.84 39334.1
3 19.8561 3441.73 41300.81
4 20.8490 3613.82 43365.84
5 21.3701 3704.17 44449.99
6 21.9045 3796.77 45561.24
7 22.4520 3891.69 46700.27
AFSCME 600 Ambulance Operator/EMT 1 17.1423 2971.33 35655.97 2 17.9994 3119.90 37438.76
3 18.8994 3275.89 39310.70
4 19.8444 3439.69 41276.23
5 20.3405 3525.68 42308.15
6 20.8490 3613.82 43365.84
7 21.3701 3704.17 44449.99
* 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.

STIPENDS

03.12.2025 (no changes) 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 Non-Rep 960 Deputy Dir. of Comm. and Economic Dev. 1 69.4823 12,043.59 144,523.03 Human Resources Director 2 72.9564 12,645.77 151,749.20

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

NON-REPRESENTED SALARY SCHEDULE

ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:

SALARY INCREASE 07/07/2024

03.12.2025 (no changes) EXHIBIT "B"

GROUP RANGE POSITION TITLE STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

NON-REPRESENTED SALARY SCHEDULE

ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:

SALARY INCREASE 07/07/2024
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 City Clerk 3 72.9564 12,645.77 151,749.20 Human Resources Manager 4 76.6041 13,278.05 159,336.64 Planning Manager 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 Fire Marshal 1 57.1633 9,908.29 118,899.46 Fiscal Officer 2 60.0214 10,403.70 124,844.44 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

03.12.2025 (no changes) EXHIBIT "B"

GROUP RANGE POSITION TITLE STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

NON-REPRESENTED SALARY SCHEDULE

ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:

SALARY INCREASE 07/07/2024
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 Public Works Supervisor 1 40.6249 7,041.64 84,499.62 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

03.12.2025 (no changes) EXHIBIT "B"

GROUP RANGE POSITION TITLE STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

NON-REPRESENTED SALARY SCHEDULE

ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:

SALARY INCREASE 07/07/2024
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 Human Resources Specialist 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 Deputy City Clerk 3 38.6903 6,706.32 80,475.84 Events & Recreation Coordinator 4 40.6249 7,041.64 84,499.62 Payroll Coordinator 5 42.6560 7,393.72 88,724.60 Webmaster-Graphic Designer 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 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 $

03.12.2025 (no changes) EXHIBIT "B"

GROUP RANGE POSITION TITLE STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

NON-REPRESENTED SALARY SCHEDULE

ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:

SALARY INCREASE 07/07/2024
LT Ambulance Operator/Paramedic 17.57 $
LT Fire Battalion Chief 58.26 $
LT Fire Recruit 27.00$
LT Police Officer Recruit 27.00 $
PT/LT Background Investigator 38.86 $
PT/LT IT Technician 30.89 $
PT/LT Office Assistant 22.50 $
PT/LT Police Cadet 16.50 $
PT/LT 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
Smartphone Stipend (By approval) $55/mo
TYPE
TYPE

STIPENDS
EXHIBIT "C"

GROUP RANGE POSITION TITLE STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
POA 130 Police Officer 1 42.4586 7359.49 88313.88
2 44.5815 7727.47 92729.58
3 46.8106 8113.84 97366.05
Step not in use per article 10.1 4 48.6830 8438.39 101260.70 5 51.1171 8860.31 106323.74
6 53.6730 9303.33 111639.92
7 55.0149 9535.91 114430.92
8 56.3903 9774.31 117291.69
*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 Officer/Animal Premium) $225/pp $225/pp Field Training Officer (Training Premium) $225/pp $225/pp Gang Officer (Gang Detail Assignment Premium) $225/pp $225/pp Homeless Liaison (Police Liaison Premium) $225/pp $225/pp Investigator (Police Investigator Premium) $225/pp $225/pp Motor Officer (Motorcycle Patrol Premium) $225/pp $225/pp PACT Team (Police Liaison Premium) $225/pp $225/pp
School Resource Officer (Police Liaison Premium) $225/pp $225/pp Uniform Allowance $140/mo $140/mo
Tier 1
Tier II (After 01/01/13)
15 Year Longevity 7.5% 1x payment of 5.0%
20 Year Longevity 5% 1x payment of 2.5%
25 Year Longevity N/A 1x payment of 2.5%
Advanced (A) Post Certificate 5% 5%
Intermediate (I) Post Certificate 5% 5%
Bilingual $250/pp $250/pp
Canine Handler (Canine Officer/Animal Premium) $250/pp $250/pp Field Training Officer (Training Premium) $250/pp $250/pp Gang Officer (Gang Detail Assignment Premium) $250/pp $250/pp Homeless Liaison (Police Liaison Premium) $250/pp $250/pp Investigator (Police Investigator Premium) $250/pp $250/pp Motor Officer (Motorcycle Patrol Premium) $250/pp $250/pp PACT Team (Police Liaison Premium) $250/pp $250/pp
School Resource Officer (Police Liaison Premium) $250/pp $250/pp Uniform Allowance $170/mo $170/mo
STIPENDS (as of 03/16/2025)
TYPE

STIPENDS
TYPE

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

POA SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2027
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL 03.12.2025 (COLA effective 03.02.2025) 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

STIPENDS
TYPE

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

PMA SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL 03.12.2025 (No Changes)

03.12.2025 (no changes) EXHIBIT "E"

GROUP RANGE POSITION STEP HOURLY ANNUAL FLSA OT TOTAL ANNUAL MONTHLY CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 1 26.5281 77456.93 2016.14 79473.07 6622.76 CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 2 27.8545 81329.61 2116.94 83446.55 6953.88 CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 3 29.2472 85396.07 2222.79 87618.86 7301.57 CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 4 30.7097 89666.23 2333.94 92000.17 7666.68 CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 5 32.2451 94149.19 2450.63 96599.82 8049.98 CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 6 33.0511 96502.74 2511.88 99014.62 8251.22 CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 7 33.8775 98915.40 2574.69 101490.09 8457.51 CCPFA 365 Firefighter/EMT 8 34.7244 101388.29 2639.05 104027.34 8668.95 CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 1 38.2083 79473.06
CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 2 40.1185 83446.55
CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 3 42.1245 87618.87
CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 4 44.2309 92000.17
CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 5 46.4423 96599.82
CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 6 47.6031 99014.62
CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 7 48.7933 101490.08
CCPFA 365M Firefighter/EMT 8 50.0131 104027.33
CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 1 30.7098 89666.52 2333.94 92000.46 7666.71 CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 2 32.2451 94149.47 2450.63 96600.10 8050.01 CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 3 33.8575 98857.15 2573.17 101430.32 8452.53 CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 4 35.5503 103799.81 2701.82 106501.63 8875.14 CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 5 37.3278 108989.63 2836.91 111826.54 9318.88 CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 6 38.2611 111714.80 2907.84 114622.64 9551.89 CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 7 39.2176 114507.58 2980.54 117488.12 9790.68 CCPFA 380 Firefighter/Paramedic 8 40.1980 117369.97 3055.05 120425.02 10035.42 CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 1 44.2310 92000.45
CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 2 46.4424 96600.11
CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 3 48.7646 101430.31
CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 4 51.2028 106501.62
CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 5 53.7628 111826.53
CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 6 55.1070 114622.63
CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 7 56.4846 117488.12
CCPFA 380M Firefighter/Paramedic 8 57.8966 120425.03
CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 1 32.4343 94701.50 2465.01 97166.51 8097.21 CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 2 34.0559 99436.45 2588.25 102024.70 8502.06 CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 3 35.7587 104408.08 2717.66 107125.74 8927.15 CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 4 37.5465 109628.30 2853.53 112481.83 9373.49 CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 5 39.4240 115110.17 2996.22 118106.39 9842.20 CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 6 40.4096 117987.92 3071.13 121059.05 10088.25 CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 7 41.4198 120937.54 3147.90 124085.44 10340.45 CCPFA 391 Fire Engineer 8 42.4553 123961.03
3226.60 127187.63 10598.97
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 1 46.7146 97166.48
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 2 49.0504 102024.70
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 3 51.5028 107125.74
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 4 54.0778 112481.83
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 5 56.7819 118106.40
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 6 58.2015 121059.05

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

CCPFA SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025

ADOPTED BY COUNCIL

03.12.2025 (no changes) EXHIBIT "E"

GROUP RANGE POSITION STEP HOURLY ANNUAL FLSA OT TOTAL ANNUAL MONTHLY

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

CCPFA SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025

ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 7 59.6565 124085.44
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 8 61.1479 127187.63
* 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 Instructo
r 5% 5%
Degree and 2 Company Officer Courses 5% 5%
Firefighter II Certificate 5% 5%
Fire/Company Officer Certificate 5% 5%
Paramedic (Fire Engineer) 5% 5%
Uniform Allowance (after 12-months) $150/mo. $150/mo.

STIPENDS

03.12.2025 (no changes) EXHIBIT "F"

GROUP RANGE POSITION STEP HOURLY ANNUAL FLSA OT TOTAL ANNUAL MONTHLY CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 1 38.6353 112807.20 2936.28 115743.48 9645.29 CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 2 40.5670 118447.32 3083.09 121530.41 10127.53 CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 3 42.5953 124369.57 3237.24 127606.81 10633.90 CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 4 44.7251 130588.44 3399.11 133987.55 11165.63 CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 5 46.9613 137117.54 3569.06 140686.60 11723.88 CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 6 48.1354 140545.60 3658.29 144203.89 12016.99 CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 7 49.3387 144059.19 3749.74 147808.93 12317.41 CCFMA 449 Fire Captain 8 50.5721 147660.55 3843.48 151504.03 12625.34 CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 1 55.6459 115743.47
CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 2 58.4281 121530.41
CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 3 61.3494 127606.81
CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 4 64.4171 133987.54
CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 5 67.6378 140686.61
CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 6 69.3288 144203.89
CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 7 71.0620 147808.91
CCFMA 449M Fire Captain 8 72.8385 151504.03
CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 1 45.8422 133850.00 3484.01 137334.01 11444.50 CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 2 48.1342 140542.20 3658.20 144200.40 12016.70 CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 3 50.5411 147569.63 3620.63 151190.26 12599.19 CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 4 53.0681 154948.24 4033.18 158981.42 13248.45 CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 5 55.7214 162695.32 4234.83 166930.15 13910.85 CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 6 57.1144 166762.61 4340.69 171103.30 14258.61 CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 7 58.5423 170931.92 4449.21 175381.13 14615.09 CCFMA 471 Fire Battalion Chief 8 60.0058 175204.92 4560.44 179765.36 14980.45 CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 1 66.0260 137334.01
CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 2 69.3271 144200.39
CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 3 72.7936 151410.75
CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 4 76.4334 158981.41
CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 5 80.2549 166930.14
CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 6 82.2613 171103.31
CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 7 84.3179 175381.14
CCFMA 471M Fire Battalion Chief 8 86.4256 179765.35
* 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

STIPENDS

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

CCFMA SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025

ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.E
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Approval of a Participation Service Agreement with the County of Riverside Transportation Department for Da Vall Drive and 30th Avenue Slurry Seal Improvements
RECOMMENDATION:

To approve a participation service agreement for the construction of the Da Vall Drive and 30th Avenue Slurry Seal Improvements project in the amount of $37,000 and, assign the County of Riverside Transportation Department as lead agency on behalf of the city; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.

BACKGROUND:

On January 17, 2025, city staff received a notice that the County of Riverside Transportation Department (County) is planning to perform slurry seal maintenance on Riverside County roads. The County’s work will include portions of Da Vall Drive and 30th Avenue (See Exhibit A in the service agreement attached) that are located in both the County’s and Cathedral City’s jurisdictions. The County notice asked if the city had interest in participating in the county’s Project.

The County is currently preparing the plans, specifications, and estimates for the Da Vall Drive and 30 th Avenue Slurry Seal Improvement project (County Project). The County expects to publish the invitation to bid on April 8, 2025. The bid opening will be in June 2025, and construction is anticipated to start in July 2025.

DISCUSSION:

After evaluating the work that the County was proposing, city staff entered discussions with the County staff on the details of participating in the County’s project. On January 23, 2025, city staff received a service agreement (for participation in the Project) and the estimated cost for the construction of the slurry seal improvements within the jurisdictional boundaries of the city (attached to this report).

The city’s roadway segments of Da Vall Drive and 30th Avenue included in the Project are as follows:
•On Da Vall Drive from 30 th Avenue to 1,322 feet south (approximately 1,322 linear feet in length and 37 feet wide).
•On 30 th Avenue from Da Vall Drive to 650 feet east (approximately 650 linear feet in length and 25 feet wide).

The participation service agreement defines the terms and conditions under which the County Project will be administered, engineered, coordinated, and constructed. This type of agreement is usually utilized for agency collaboration and/or participation in projects where the limits between the jurisdictions are determined by the centerline of the road. The county has extensive experience in the development and implementation of these types of projects and will be providing the administrative, technical, managerial, and support services necessary for the implementation of the County Project. By participating with the County, the city will benefit from the cost savings associated with a larger improvement project.

The estimated cost for the city’s portion of the County Project is shown in Exhibit B of the Service Agreement as follows:

TASK COST
Construction $29,000.00
Contingency $3,000.00
Administration, Inspection & Materials Testing $5,000.00 TOTAL COST $37,000.00
City staff are requesting the City Council to approve a participation service agreement for the construction of the Da Vall Drive and 30 th Avenue Slurry Seal Improvements project in the amount of $37,000 and, assign the County of Riverside Transportation Department as lead agency on behalf of the city; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

These projects are categorically excluded under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for federally funded projects per 24CFR58.35 (a)(1), and Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301 for “Existing Facilities”.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This project is included in the FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Budget to be funded using MOE available funds.

The County provided city staff with a total calculated estimated cost of $37,000.00. This cost includes construction, contingency, administration, inspection, and testing, and is shown in Exhibit B of the service agreement. As stated in the agreement, the city will be required to deposit the funds before the start of construction. The city will be responsible for any unforeseen costs that may occur during construction.

DESCRIPTION

GENERAL
LEDGER

ACCOUNT
CODES

PROJECT
CODE AMOUNT ONE TIME or

ONGOING
2025-2026

DA VALL DRIVE AND
30TH AVENUE SLURRY

SEAL IMPROVEMENTS
100-100-150-
156-8800-8802- C0XXXX $37,000.00 ONE TIME
2025-2026 Total $37,000.00
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. Service Agreement with County of Riverside Transportation for Da Vall Drive and 30th Avenue Slurry Seal Improvements.

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SERVICE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
AND

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
FOR
DA VALL DRIVE AND 30th AVENUE SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS

This Agreement is entered into this ______ day of ______________________, 20__, by and between the County of Riverside, a political subdivision of the State of California, on behalf of its Transportation Department (hereinafter "COUNTY") and the City of Cathedral City , a municipal corporation , (hereinafter “CITY”) for slurry seal improvements located within the jurisdictional boundaries of CITY. The COUNTY and CITY are sometimes hereinafter referred to individually as a “PARTY” and collectively as the “PARTIES”.

RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, CITY has determined to seal the existing asphalt surface on Da Vall Drive and 30th Avenue which consists of the following segments: segment 1 is Da Vall Drive from 1322’ S 30th Avenue to 30th Avenue (approximately 1322 linear feet by 37 feet wide), segment 2 is 30th Avenue from Da Vall Drive to 650’ E Da Vall Drive (approximately 650 linear feet by 25 feet wide) in the Cathedral City area of Riverside County (hereinafter “CITY PROJECT”).

B. WHEREAS, CITY has determined that it requires construction services to place the slurry seal on Da Vall Drive and 30 th Avenue as shown in Exhibit A and that a slurry seal will be applied that consists of the application of a mixture of water, asphalt emulsion, aggregate, and chemical additives to an existing asphalt concrete pavement surface.

C. WHEREAS, COUNTY is fully qualified to administer t he work that includes traffic control, rout and seal random cracks, replacement of any pavement marking s, including cross walks, striping and raised pavement markers.

D. WHEREAS, COUNTY has slurry seal improvement projects within the jurisdictional boundaries of COUNTY along the COUNTY and CITY boundary, which slurry seal improvement projects are sometimes hereinafter Da Vall Drive and 30th Avenue Slurry Seal Improvements
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referred to collectively as “COUNTY PROJECT”.

E. WHEREAS, CITY will benefit from the cost savings associated with a larger improvement project, and CITY desires to work with the COUNTY to construct the CITY PROJECT, together with the COUNTY PROJECT since COUNTY has extensive experience in the development and implementation of similar type projects.

F. WHEREAS, COUNTY will therefore provide the administrative, technical, managerial, and support services necessary for the implementation of the CITY PROJECT as part of the COUNTY PROJECT.

G. WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITY desire to define herein the terms and conditions under which said CITY PROJECT is to be administered, engineered, coordinated, and constructed.

AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the PARTIES hereto agree as follows:

SECTION 1 • COUNTY AGREES to:

1. Act as the lead agency on behalf of the CITY for the overall implementation of the CITY PROJECT. The COUNTY is providing services on a reimbursable basis and has no obligation to fund any portion of the CITY PROJECT. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to commit the COUNTY to provide replacement funding for or to continue with the CITY PROJECT, if funds are not available.

2. Furnish CITY with Maps, Plans, Specifications & Estimate ( PS&E) documents for the CITY PROJECT.

Final plans for improvements are prepared to COUNTY standards and signed by a Civil Engineer registered in the State of California. Deviations from standards shall be coordinated with and approved by CITY.

COUNTY shall not begin construction within CITY until CITY has approved the CITY PROJECT portion of the PS&E documents, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

3. Direct COUNTY’s contractor to identify any existing surface utility facilities within the limits of the CITY PROJECT and to protect the facilities as detailed in the Special Provisions of the PS&E.

4. Direct COUNTY’s contractor to make written application to CITY for a n encroachment permit authorizing entry into CITY right of way for the purposes of constructing COUNTY PROJECT and CITY PROJECT.

5. Advertise, award, and administer a public works contract for the construction of the COUNTY PROJECT and the CITY PROJECT in accordance with all applicable federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, Da Vall Drive and 30th Avenue Slurry Seal Improvements
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orders, governmental requirements, laws or regulations, including but not limited to the local agency public construction codes, California Labor Code, and California Public Contract Code, and in accordance with the encroachment permits issued by CITY.

6. Furnish a representative to perform the function of Resident Engineer during construction of CITY PROJECT.

7. Furnish qualified support staff to assist the Resident Engineer in, but not limited to, construction surveys, soils and compaction tests, measurement and computation of quantities, testing of construction materials, checking submittals, preparation of estim ates and reports, preparation of as -built drawings, and other inspection and staff services necessary to assure that the construction is performed in accordance with the PS&E documents.

8. Construct the CITY PROJECT in accordance with approved PS&E documents.

9. Submit any contract change order that causes the construction contract to exceed 10% of the contract bid amount for CITY PROJECT improvements to CITY for review and approval prior to final authorization by COUNTY. If any contract change order causes the construction contract to change by less than 10% of the bid amount for CITY PROJECT, COUNTY is authorized by CITY’s approval of this Agreement to move forward with such change.

10. Furnish CITY a final reconciliation of CITY PROJECT expenses within ninety (90) days following the completion and acceptance of the COUNTY PROJECT and CITY PROJECT construction contract. If final costs associated with the CITY PROJECT are in excess of the Deposit provided in Section 2, COUNTY shall include a final bill with the financial reconciliation. If final costs associated with the CITY PROJECT are less than the Deposit provided in Section 2, COUNTY shall include a reimbursement for the difference with the financial reconciliation.

11. Provide CITY one complete set of reproducible as -built plans and all contract documents including calculations, estimates, and other documents produced as part of this contract within ninety (90) days after completion and acceptance of the CITY PROJECT.

SECTION 2 • CITY AGREES to:

1. Fund one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of the CITY PROJECT, as shown in Exhibit “B”. CITY agrees Da Vall Drive and 30th Avenue Slurry Seal Improvements
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that should unforeseen circumstances arise which result in an increase of any cost s over those shown in Exhibit “B”, CITY will pay such costs pursuant to Subsection 9 and Subsection 10 of Section 1.

2. Deposit with COUNTY, prior to COUNTY start of work and upon written request by COUNTY, Thirty-Seven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($37,000.00) (the “Deposit”), which represents one hundred percent (100%) of the estimated costs to complete construction including construction administration, inspection and materials testing and contingency for CITY PROJECT, as provided in Exhibit “B”.

3. Prepare and approve CEQA clearance for the CITY PROJECT.

4. Issue, at no cost to COUNTY or its contractor, upon proper application by COUNTY or COUNTY ’s contractor, an encroachment permit authorizing entry onto CITY right -of-way to complete construction, including traffic control, construction survey, inspection and materials testing for the COUNTY PROJECT and CITY PROJECT.

5. Provide at no cost to the COUNTY, oversight of the CITY PROJECT , to provide prompt reviews and approvals, as appropriate, of submittals by COUNTY, and to cooperate in timely processing of the CITY PROJECT.

6. Provide at no cost to COUNTY, a representative to coordinate and assist the COUNTY Resident Engineer during the construction of the CITY PROJECT and to verify facilities are constructed as required by this Agreement.

7. Pay COUNTY for any final costs associated with the C ITY PROJECT that are in excess of the Deposit as determined pursuant to Subsection 10 of Section 1.

SECTION 3 • IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1. If upon opening of bids for construction of the CITY PROJECT the bids indicate a cost overrun of no more than ten percent (10%) of the construction cost estimate will occur, as described in Exhibit “B”, COUNTY may award the contract.

2. If upon opening of bids it is found that a cost overrun exceeding ten percent (10%) of the construction cost estimate will occur, COUNTY and CITY shall endeavor to agree upon an alternative course of action. If, after fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of bid opening, an alternative course of action is not agreed upon, this Agreement shall be deemed to be terminated by mutual consent. COUNTY shall reimburse CITY Da Vall Drive and 30th Avenue Slurry Seal Improvements
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with any unspent portion of the Deposit within forty-five (45) days of termination.

3. COUNTY and CITY acknowledge and agree that any funding shortfall for the completion of the CITY PROJECT will be the sole responsibility of CITY. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to commit the COUNTY to funding any portion of CITY PROJECT or shall be construed as obligating the COUNTY to provide replacement funding for any anticipated funding or to continue with the CITY PROJECT, if funds are no longer available. In the event that adequate funds are not available to move forward or to complete CITY PROJECT, PARTIES agree to meet and confer and collectively work to identify adequate funding for CITY PROJECT.

4. The total cost to CITY to complete construction, including construction administration, inspection and materials testing and a contingency for CITY PROJECT is estimated to be Thirty-Seven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($37,000.00) as detailed in Exhibit “B”.

5. COUNTY shall not be obligated to commence the CITY PROJECT until after receipt of CITY's Deposit as required in Section 2.

6. Construction by COUNTY of improvements for CITY PROJECT shall not be commenced until an Encroachment Permit to COUNTY, or COUNTY's contractor, authorizing such work has been issued by CITY.

7. COUNTY shall cause COUNTY's contractor to maintain in force, until completion and acceptance of the slurry seal improvements, a policy of Commercial Liability Insurance, including coverage of Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability, in the amount of $2,000,000 minimum single limit coverage, and a policy of Automobile Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 minimum. Endorsements to each policy shall be required which name CITY, its officers, agents and employees, as additionally insure d.

COUNTY shall also require COUNTY's contractor to maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance.

COUNTY shall cause COUNTY’s contractor to provide Certificates of Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsements which meet the requirements of this section to CITY prior to the start of construction.

8. Ownership and title to all materials, equipment, and appurtenances installed as part of this Agreement will be automatically vested with the jurisdiction in which the improvements reside, and no further agreement will be necessary to transfer ownership.

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9. CITY shall be responsible for the maintenance of the improvements provided by CITY PROJECT within CITY right of way except as specified in this Agreement or future agreements.

10. No alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by all PARTIES and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on each PARTY hereto.

11. Neither COUNTY nor any officer or employee thereof shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of any act or omission of CITY under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to CITY under this Agreement. It is further agreed that pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, CITY shall fully indemnify and hold COUNTY harmless from any liability impos ed for injury (as defined by Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of any act or omission of CITY under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to CITY under this Agreement.

12. Neither CITY nor any officer or employee thereof shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of any act or omission of COUNTY under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to COUNTY under this Agreement. It is further agreed that pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, COUNTY shall fully indemnify and hold CITY harmless from any liability i mposed for injury (as defined by Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of any act or omission of COUNTY under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to COUNTY under this Agreement.

13. In the event that either PARTY defaults in the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement or materially breaches any of the provisions of this Agreement, the non -breaching PARTY shall have the option to terminate this Agreement upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other PARTY. Should the Agreement be terminated as provided herein, CITY shall reimburse COUNTY for service performed pursuant to this Agreement up through the date of termination and COUNTY shall reimburse CITY with any unspent/remaining portion of the Deposit within forty-five (45) days of termination.

14. CITY and COUNTY shall retain or cause to be retained for audit, all records and accounts relating to the CITY PROJECT for a period of minimum three (3) years from the date of Notice of Completion of the CITY PROJECT.

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of which together will constitute one instrument. Each PARTY to this Agreement agrees to the use of electronic signatures, such as digital signatures that meet the requirements of the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act ((“CUETA”) Cal. Civ. Cod e §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17), for executing this Agreement. The PARTIES further agree that the electronic signatures of the PARTIES included in this Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures. Electronic signature means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record pursuant to the CUETA as amended from time to time. The CUETA authorizes use of an electronic signature for transactions and contracts among parties in California, including a government agency. Digital signature means an electronic identifier, created by computer, intended by the PARTY using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature, and shall be reasonably relied upon by the PARTIES. For purposes of this section, a digital signature is a type of "electronic signature" as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 1633.2 of the Civil Code.

16. All notices, demands, invoices, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and delivered to the following addresses or such other address as the PARTIES may designate:

COUNTY: CITY:

Riverside County Transportation Department Cathedral City Attn: Dennis Acuna Attn: Armondo J. Garcia Baldizzone Director of Transportation City Engineer
4080 Lemon Street, 8th Floor 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero Riverside, CA 92501 Cathedral City, CA 92234
Phone: (951) 955-6740 Phone: (760) 770-0329

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COUNTY Approvals
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:

Dennis Acuna
Director of Transportation

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

COUNTY COUNSEL

By______________________________________

DANIELLE MALAND
Deputy County Counsel

APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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Chair, Riverside County Board of Supervisors

ATTEST:

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KIMBERLY A. RECTOR
Clerk of the Board (SEAL)

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY Approvals
APPROVED BY:

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Charles P. McClendon

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City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Eric S. Vail

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City Attorney

ATTEST:

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Tracey R. Hermosillo

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City Clerk

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CITY PROJECT BUDGET
ESTIMATED COSTS:

TASK COSTS
Construction $29,000.00
Contingency $3,000.00
Administration, Inspection & Materials Testing $5,000.00 TOTAL COST $37,000.00

Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.F
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
From: Andrew Firestine, Community and Economic Development Director Title: General Plan Annual Progress Report 2023-2024
RECOMMENDATION:

To review and accept the 2023 and 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report for submittal to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation.

BACKGROUND:

Government Code Sections 65400 and 65700 require the City to prepare an annual progress report (APR) on the status and implementation of the General Plan for submittal to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation.

The General Plan is the City’s comprehensive, long-term plan to guide development of the community and preserve its resources. While it has a long-term perspective, it is not a static document. Rather, it is dynamic, evolving and multi-faceted, continuously defining and addressing the changing needs of the community. It is also based on an ongoing assessment and understanding of existing and projected community needs and conditions. The General Plan stands at the apex of a pyramid of City regulatory documents. As such, zoning, subdivisions, public works, specific plans, and other regulatory documents must be consistent with the General Plan and its elements.

State General Plan Guidelines do not mandate a specific structure or format for the General Plan, nor do they specify an appropriate number of elements, but it does mandate that certain topics or “elements” be discussed. The mandatory element discussion topics include Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, Safety, Environmental Justice, and Air Quality.

The 2040 General Plan was adopted by the City Council on July 28, 2021. The General Plan is comprised of thirteen elements, each of which provides a discussion of the topic and contains goals, policies, and programs. The programs provide implementation measures, including an implementation schedule and identification of the responsible departments, needed to carry out the policies and achieve the stated goals.

This annual progress report provides an update on the implementation status of each of the General Plan policies and programs for calendar years 2023 and 2024. The City’s General Plan APR was presented to the Planning Commission in three parts on October 16, 2024, November 20, 2024, and February 5, 2025. The General Plan elements were divided into three parts thematically, as follows:
•Part 1: “Development” (Ch. 4 – Land Use Element; Ch. 5 – Circulation and Mobility Element; Ch. 6 – Housing Element; Ch. 8 – Community Design Element; Ch. 10 – Economic & Fiscal Health Element)
•Part 2: “Community Services and Facilities” (Ch. 7 – Parks and Recreation Element; Ch. 9 – Arts & Culture Element; Ch. 11 – Environmental Justice Element; Ch. 12 – Healthy & Sustainable Community Element; Ch. 16 – Public Services & Facilities Element)
•Part 3: “Environment” (Ch. 13 – Open Space & Conservation Element; Ch. 14 – Air Quality & Climate Stability Element; Ch. 15 – Safety Element) The three corresponding Planning Commission staff reports are provided, for reference, in Attachment 2, 3, and 4.

DISCUSSION:

New Development Review
Development proposals are subject to a comprehensive review process. This review includes evaluation of the proposal for consistency with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Design Guidelines, as well as other applicable regulatory documents. Also considered during project review are existing site conditions, as well as constraints and opportunities related to the project’s context such as sensitive or hazardous environmental conditions, required infrastructure improvements, and neighborhood character.

External agencies, such as Southern California Edison, SunLine Transit Agency, Burrtec, CVWD, DWA, and any other applicable agency, are consulted as needed.

The Development Services Committee (DSC) requires that development proposals for large projects, and those involving new construction, apply for preliminary review before making a formal application. The Preliminary Review application allows the DSC to provide high level feedback early in the review process. During this process, staff reviews existing site and surrounding area conditions and provides comments related to roads, utilities, drainage, zoning standards, and fire and building access. Staff will also provide site design recommendations during this stage, such as building orientations to improve energy efficiency or fire access requirements.

As the outcome of a Preliminary Review, staff will provide the applicant with a recommended course of action for the project, including what development applications, studies and materials will be required. Staff will also advise on the level of environmental review expected to be required. Overall, this process, allows staff to ensure that, at a high level, proposed projects are consistent with the City’s General Plan goals, policies and programs.

Examples of goals, policies and programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:
•Housing Element - Program 1.A.8: Implement the formal ongoing (project-by- project) evaluation procedure pursuant to Government Code Section 65863 to ensure sufficient residential capacity is maintained to accommodate the current cycles RHNA. Should an approval of development result in a reduction of capacity below the residential capacity needed to accommodate the remaining need for lower income households, the City must identify replacements sites to accommodate the shortfall and ensure “no net loss” in capacity to accommodate the RHNA. •Community Design Element - Program 2.D: New residential development proposals shall be reviewed by City staff to assure compliance with applicable design standards and guidelines, and promote design features, such as entry statements, recreational facilities, neighborhood parks and schools, and landscaping along public rights-of-way.
•Open Space and Conservation Element - Biological Resources Program 1.B:

The City shall continue to implement and abide by the provisions of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan, including collection of development impact fees and implementation of land use adjacency guidelines for development within or adjacent to MSHCP-designated Conservation Areas. •Safety Element - Flooding and Hydrology Program 6.A: Stormwater retention for the 100-year storm shall be enforced through the development review process and routine site inspection.
•Circulation and Mobility Element - Program 6.A: The City shall apply to all development plans the adopted roadway classifications, and implement the Active Transportation Plan to maximize walking, bicycling, and use of LSEVs, and assure safe and efficient connections to City-wide and regional multi-modal facilities.

Strategic Plan Initiatives promoted:
•C-5: Implement a private development entitlement and plan review system which is predictable, streamlines internal intake and review processes, and creates applicant experiences which are facilitative vs regulatory.

Development Entitlements
Numerous initiatives are underway across departments to ensure that the City’s development entitlement process is facilitative and efficient, and to support the development review process described above. These initiatives include ongoing DSC meetings, the launch of EnerGov and the Citizen Self Service Portal, as well as the forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update.

The buildout and launch of EnerGov and the Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal have been an ongoing effort throughout reporting period. The launch of these services enables residents, business owners, and developers to apply for permits and licenses, submit plans for review, and request inspections online. On the back end, these services streamline the project review and plan check processes for staff. A consistent and facilitative development application process supports General Plan goals for community design as well as economic development.

Additionally, as described in greater detail below, the process of updating the City’s Zoning Ordinance is also underway. This overhaul of the code will further bolster efforts to modernize the development entitlement process.

Examples of goals, policies and programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:
•Land Use Element - Public Services and Facilities Program 3.A: Establish and/or maintain protocol and procedures to regularly consult, coordinate and cooperate with providers responsible for public utilities, police, fire, health, and other service, protection and care services in the community. •Community Design Element - Program 2.B: To ensure that development proposals initiated are consistent with the City’s community design principles and values, the City shall maintain comprehensive development application packages that provide detailed information on and direct applicants to City design guideline documents, ordinances and other requirements, standards and guidelines. •Economic and Fiscal Health Element - Program 2.B: Continue to streamline and expedite the development review process without compromising development quality through concurrent application processing and efficient design review.

Strategic Plan Initiatives promoted:
•D-2: Complete and improve the installation of the Tyler EnerGov software to automate, improve and streamline the plan review, permitting and inspection processes
Zoning Ordinance Update
In the spring of 2024, the Planning Division began the process to comprehensively update the zoning code. This effort has included consultation with City staff, committee and commission members, as well as City Council members, about challenges with the existing code and priorities for the code update. This input has been incorporated into an RFP and Scope of Work. Staff will work with the consultant to ensure that the zoning code update supports the implementation of General Plan goals, policies, and programs. For example, programs in the Land Use Element and Economic and Fiscal Health Element address mechanisms to ensure that development plans are responsive to neighborhood character, support an efficient mix of uses, and adapt to changing industries.

Examples of goals, policies and programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:
•Land Use Element - General Land Use Program 2.A: The City shall ensure that development plans are responsive to the wishes and aspirations of the neighborhood or district in which they are located, and shall require that land uses provide an appropriate interface with adjoining neighborhoods and districts. •Land Use Element - General Land Use Programs 8.A: The City shall periodically review and maintain the consistency of the Zoning Ordinance/Development Code and the General Plan, and shall amend or revise the ordinance/code to ensure compatibility and consistency, and to optimize the function of the ordinance/code as the primary implementing tool of the General Plan.
•Community Design Element - Policy 1: The City recognizes the importance of quality planning and design and shall develop and update standards and guidelines that address all areas of community design.
•Housing Element - Policy 2.E: The City shall remove government constraints to develop affordable housing by regularly reviewing the Zoning Code and updating as necessary.

Strategic Plan Initiatives promoted:
•F-1: Develop comprehensive strategy to amend zoning code and update design guidelines.
•F-7: Review land use regulations to support diverse, accessible, and affordable housing.
•F-13: Develop standard plans, streamlined processes and educational materials that promotes ADU’s to increase housing production.

Active Transportation:

Numerous active transportation projects are ongoing throughout the City. Ongoing and recently completed ATP projects include the construction of bicycles lanes on Cathedral Canyon Drive (under construction) and East Palm Canyon Drive (complete), and the construction of the CV Link segment along the Whitewater River Channel between Cathedral Canyon Drive and the City of Palm Springs. The expansion of active transportation infrastructure supports the City’s Environmental Justice and Healthy Community goals of improving the health, safety, and mental well-being of residents by creating convenient and safe opportunities for physical activity.

Furthermore, these projects will continue to increase multi-modal access to the downtown area and its arts and cultural venues, as well as providing new connections between residential neighborhoods and parks and open space. The City has also been awarded SB 821 grant funding to build a Class IV Protected Bike Lane on Perez Road, from Cathedral Canyon Drive to Date Palm Drive. This bike lane, which is currently in the design phase, will support the City’s goal of strengthening the identity of the Perez Road corridor between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive as a vibrant, cohesive art district. The City also continues to implement physical improvements to make bicycle and pedestrian travel to parks and recreational facilities safer. Recent projects include the installation of a crosswalk at Avenida Maravilla and Jarana Road for Panorama Park (complete) and construction of a CV Link connection to Esperanza Park (under construction).

Goals, policies and programs implemented (ongoing or completed) through this activity:
•Circulation and Mobility Element- Policy 1: The City circulation and mobility network shall be planned and developed to assure the provision of safe and efficient vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle and LSEV access to all parts of the community, effectively linking residents and visitors to the full range of residential, employment, shopping, and recreational land uses
•Parks and Recreation Element - Program 4.B: Identify and program physical improvements, such as crosswalks, sidewalk improvements, signs, and traffic signalization, that would make bicycle and pedestrian travel safer to parks and recreational facilities.
•Arts and Culture Element - Program 2.F: Continue to develop multi-modal circulation plans that maximize access to the downtown area and its arts and cultural venues, including the Festival Lawn and new amphitheater. •Environmental Justice Element- Program 1.A: To the greatest extent practicable, require that development be located and designed to reduce vehicular trips (and associated air pollution) by utilizing compact development patterns while maintaining community character.
•Healthy and Sustainable Communities Element - Program 1.A: Support the completion of CV Link and other multimodal transportation facilities, including bike lanes, complete sidewalk networks and NEV paths.

Strategic Plan Initiatives promoted:
•B-7: Improve pedestrian access to parks through the use of crosswalks and sidewalk improvements.
•F-7: Review land use regulations to support diverse, accessible, and affordable housing.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No impact.

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:

GOAL C – FISCAL STABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Action C-8: Implement a private development entitlement and plan review system which is predictable, streamlines internal intake and review processes, and create applicant experiences which are facilitative vs regulatory.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: General Plan Annual Progress Report 2023-2024 Checklist Attachment 2: Planning Commission Staff Report – GP APR Part 1 Attachment 3: Planning Commission Staff Report – GP APR Part 2 Attachment 4: Planning Commission Staff Report – GP APR Part 3 Attachment 5: Strategic Plan Matrix
Land Use Elements
No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Goal 1
Goal 2
Policy 1 Ongoing
Description: The 2040 General Plan Update incorporates Ahwahnee Principles. Forthcoming zoning ordinance update to ensure that development standards support integrated and well- served neighborhoods, districts, and corridors.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Planning
Commission, City
Council
On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; Planning review of next projects includes consideration for existing context and neighborhood character. The Zoning Ordinance is intended to ensure that uses proposed development plans are context appropriate and Design Guidelines require design features to integrate new projects with surroundings.

Program 2.B
The Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to include standards and requirements for the preparation of Specific Plans as set forth in Government Code Section 65451 and the OPR Specific Plan Guidelines.

Planning, Planning
Commission, City
Council
2020
Complete
Complete; Municipal Code Chapter 9.60 (Specific Plans) is consistent with the requires for Specific Plans as set forth in Government Code Section 65451.

Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Planning
Commission, City
Council
On-going, Update
2020 Ongoing
The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will include the review and updating of the City Design Guidelines, including consideration for how the design guidelines support vibrant and integrated mixed-use neighborhoods.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Economic
Development, Planning,
Planning Commission,
City Council
2020, On-going
Monitoring, Annual
Reporting.

Ongoing
Ongoing; The City currently incorporates the State Density Bonus requirements for affordable housing as set forth in California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918. With the adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 23-002, the City permits duplexes and lot splits pursuant to SB 9. However, the City does not have a current inventory of areas where in- fill development and lot consolidation are best suited for efficient and timely development.

Policy 5 Ongoing
Description: Development projects within the North City Specific Plan and North City Extended Specific Plan are subject to mitigation measures that address physical constraints.

Policy 6 Ongoing
Description: Development entitlement review process includes review for compliance with MSHCP requirements, compliance with the Hillside Overlay, and consideration of potential physical constraints.

Land use planning and development in the vicinity of the City’s mountains and hillsides shall be consistent with MSHCP Conservation Area lands, the City’s Hillside Protection Program and inherent physical constraints, and shall be applied to City lands as well as those located in adjoining jurisdictions.

A complete, balanced and integrated pattern of land uses appropriately scaled and designed to meet the domestic, productive and social needs of all members of the community, while providing a varied and cohesive fabric that is sustainable, empowering and humanizing.

A land use plan and pattern that preserves and enhances the integrity of neighborhoods, districts and corridors, while optimizing the community’s natural assets, local and regional transportation systems and accessibility, and opportunities for housing, employment and economic base-building.

Implementation Status
Chapter IV

LAND USE ELEMENTS

GENERAL LAND USE PROGRAMS
Description of Goal/Policy/Program
Implementation Status
No. Implementation Status Description of Implementation Status All land use planning shall be directed toward the creation of internally integrated neighborhoods and development districts, which also enhance and optimize their connections to surrounding neighborhoods and districts through enhanced multi-modal access.

The City shall encourage mixed-use development that integrates a mix of residential product, commercial services, recreational areas and open space, and convenient access to alternative transportation, including transit.

Implementation Status
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.

Land use categories and zoning districts shall reflect the Ahwahnee (neo-traditional or new urbanism) Principles by providing land planning and development standards that encourage the creation of integrated and well-served neighborhoods, districts and corridors.

Land use planning and development proposals north of Interstate-10 shall take into consideration and address physical constraints, including geotechnical and flooding hazards, sensitive biological resources and MSHCP Conservation Areas, and limited infrastructure of the area. Development proposals shall conform to approved Specific Plans in this part of the City.

Program 2.A
The City shall ensure that development plans are responsive to the wishes and aspirations of the neighborhood or district in which they are located, and shall require that land uses provide an appropriate interface with adjoining neighborhoods and districts.

The City shall implement and periodically review and update the City Design Guidelines, and ensure that they are responsive to the guiding Ahwahnee principles to provide a vibrant and dynamically integrated mixed-use neighborhoods throughout the community.

Program 3.A
Program 4.A
Where appropriate, the City shall identify areas where in-fill development and lot consolidation are best suited for efficient and timely development. The City shall consider such incentives as density/use intensity bonuses, City participation and other approaches that encourage in-fill and lot consolidation and development. An ongoing program shall be developed, implemented and regularly monitored and reported upon.