STIPENDS
TYPE
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
PMA SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL 06.25.2025
EFFECTIVE DATE: 07.7.2024
06.25.2025 (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
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
CCPFA SALARY SCHEDULE
MOU TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
EFFECTIVE DATE: 01.05.2025
06.25.2025 (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
EFFECTIVE DATE: 01.05.2025
CCPFA 391M Fire Engineer 6 58.2015 121059.05
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
EFFECTIVE DATE: 01.05.2025
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 4.G
Meeting Date: June 25, 2025
From: Eugenia Torres, Human Resources Manager
Title: Amendment to Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employee Regulations – Compensation and Healthcare Benefit Adjustments RECOMMENDATION:
To approve an amendment to the Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employee Regulations to: (1) Adjust the salary increase from 2.6% to 3.0% effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025, to maintain competitive market positioning; (2) Establish healthcare maximum contributions for calendar years 2026 and 2027 as follows:
•Unit Member Only: $1,000 (2026), $1050 (2027)
•Unit Member+1: $1950 (2026), $2050 (2027)
•Family: $2700 (2026), $2800 (2027)
BACKGROUND:
On January 22, 2025, the City Council approved comprehensive updates to the Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employee Regulations, which included a structured salary increase plan with:
•2.6% effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025 •2.6% effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2026 Since the approval of these regulations, other bargaining unit contracts have been completed and further consideration of economic conditions and inflationary pressures indicates the previously approved 2.6% increase may be insufficient to maintain the City’s competitive position in attracting and retaining qualified professional staff.
For the healthcare maximum, no changes were initially recommended until the Police Officer Association was negotiated/determined.
DISCUSSION:
The Human Resources Department recommends two key amendments to better align with current economic conditions and provide operational consistency:
1. Salary Adjustment. Adjusting the salary increase to better align with current economic conditions adjusting the salary increase to better align with current economic conditions and ensure competitive compensation for executive, administrative, and professional positions. Considerations include:
Economic Environment:
•Current inflationary trends continue to impact the cost of living •General economic conditions suggest the need for higher compensation adjustments
•Employee retention remains a priority to maintain operational continuity Organizational Benefits:
•The proposed 3% increase supports employee retention initiatives •Enhanced compensation competitiveness reduces turnover costs •Maintains consistency across units
Fiscal Considerations:
•The additional 0.4% increase represents a modest adjustment and is included in the adopted budget
•Enhanced retention reduces recruitment and training costs Proposed Amendment: Revise Article 3.1(b) to read: “3% effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025.”
2. Healthcare Maximum Contributions. Establishing healthcare maximum contributions for calendar years 2026 and 2027 provides budget predictability and aligns with other employee group agreements.
Proposed Healthcare Maximum Contributions:
Category 2026 2027
Unit Member Only $1000 $1050
Unit Member + 1 $1950 $2050
Family $2700 $2800
The proposed increases reflect anticipated healthcare cost trends and maintain alignment with negotiated agreements for other employee groups.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The 3% salary and benefit increase has been included in the adopted biennial budget.
The increase from 2.6% to 3% will have an annual cost increase of $32,370 in FY 25-26 and $33,850 in FY 26-27. The healthcare cap increase has a potential cost increase of $9,000 in FY 25-26 and $33,000 in FY 26-27.
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.
This amendment directly supports the strategic objective by ensuring competitive compensation that attracts and retains high-quality professional staff.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Amendment to Article 3.1 - Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employee Regulations
City of Cathedral City
REGULATIONS COVERING
EXECUTIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE,
PROFESSIONAL, CONFIDENTIAL, AND
OTHER PARTICULAR EMPLOYEES
Adoption Date: June 25, 2025
Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 1 | P a g e Table of Contents
ARTICLE 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................................5
1.1 Recognition..........................................................................................................................5 ARTICLE 2 - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS .........................................................................................5
2.1 Management Rights .............................................................................................................5 ARTICLE 3 – COMPENSATION/OTHER PAY ...............................................................................6
3.1 Salary Increases....................................................................................................................6
3.2 Salary Plan Structure ............................................................................................................7
3.3 Salary Advancement /Longevity - Full-time Employees.........................................................7
3.4 Promotion............................................................................................................................8
3.5 Demotion.............................................................................................................................9
3.6 Salary on Reinstatement ......................................................................................................9
3.7 Salary on Transfer. ...............................................................................................................9
3.8 Salary on Position Reclassification........................................................................................9
3.9 Special Salary Adjustments...................................................................................................9
3.10 Overtime............................................................................................................................10
3.11 Compensation for Higher Classification Assignments..........................................................10
3.12 Compensation for Layoff ....................................................................................................11
3.13 Compensation During Suspension ......................................................................................11
3.14 Bilingual Services Compensation ........................................................................................11
3.15 Vehicle Allowance ..............................................................................................................12
3.16 Smartphone Stipend...........................................................................................................13
3.17 Education Incentives and Professional Certification............................................................13
3.18 Restitution. ........................................................................................................................15
3.19 Correcting Errors in Salary Rate or Other Provisions ...........................................................15 ARTICLE 4 - PROBATION.........................................................................................................16
4.1 Full-Time and Part-Time Employees’ Probation ..................................................................16
4.2 Probation on Promotion, Reinstatement or Reclassification...............................................16
4.3 Objective of Probationary Period .......................................................................................16
4.4 Satisfactory Completion of Probationary Period .................................................................17
4.5 Unsuccessful Probationary Period. .....................................................................................17
4.6 Unsuccessful Promotion, Reinstatement or Reclassification during Probation ....................17
4.7 Probation Following Layoff.................................................................................................17 Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 2 | P a g e ARTICLE 5 - EMPLOYEE LAYOFF PROCEDURES ........................................................................17
5.1 Purpose for Layoffs ............................................................................................................17
5.2 Layoff of Position(s)............................................................................................................17
5.3 Layoff Appeal .....................................................................................................................18 ARTICLE 6 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVES ..................................................................................18
6.1 Hours of Work....................................................................................................................18
6.2 Leave of Absence................................................................................................................18
6.3 Vacation Leave ...................................................................................................................19
6.4 Administrative Leave..........................................................................................................19
6.5 Vacation Leave Accumulation.............................................................................................20
6.6 Vacation Leave Cash Out. ...................................................................................................20
6.7 Holidays or Illness within Vacation Leave Period ................................................................20
6.8 Vacation Credits When Employment Terminates................................................................20
6.9 Effect of Absence on Vacation Leave Crediting ...................................................................20
6.10 Holiday and Floating Holiday..............................................................................................20
6.11 Sick Leave...........................................................................................................................22
6.12 Sick Leave Accrued Limit and Payoff. ..................................................................................22
6.13 Conversion of Sick Leave to Vacation..................................................................................23
6.14 Effect of Absence on Sick Leave ..........................................................................................23 ARTICLE 7 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE .....................................................................................24
7.1 Matters Subject to Grievance Procedures...........................................................................24
7.2 Informal Grievance Procedure............................................................................................24
7.3 Formal Grievance Procedure ..............................................................................................24
7.4 Appeal to the City Manager................................................................................................24
7.5 Extension of Time Limitations.............................................................................................24 ARTICLE 8 - PRE-DISCIPLINE, DISCIPLINE AND APPEALS PROCEDURES.....................................24
8.1 Standards of Conduct .........................................................................................................24
8.2 Applicability of Discipline ...................................................................................................25
8.3 Discretion in Disciplinary Action .........................................................................................25
8.4 Permitted Disciplinary Action .............................................................................................25
8.5 Oral Admonishment ...........................................................................................................25
8.6 Written Reprimand ............................................................................................................25
8.7 Restitution .........................................................................................................................25 Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 3 | P a g e
8.8 Brief Suspension without Pay .............................................................................................26
8.9 Longer Suspension without Pay..........................................................................................26
8.10 Dismissal ............................................................................................................................26
8.11 Reduction in Salary.............................................................................................................26
8.12 Demotion ...........................................................................................................................26
8.13 Pre-Disciplinary Procedures for Certain Proposed Actions ..................................................27
8.14 Department Head Decision.................................................................................................28
8.15 Appeal of Certain Disciplinary Actions ................................................................................28
8.16 Method of Appeal ..............................................................................................................29
8.17 Hearing Process..................................................................................................................29
8.18 Employee Status during Pre-Disciplinary Period .................................................................29
8.19 Time Limitations.................................................................................................................30
8.20 Causes for Disciplinary Actions ...........................................................................................30 ARTICLE 9 - DISCIPLINE AND APPEALS PROCEDURE (AT-WILL) ................................................31
9.1 Standards of Conduct .........................................................................................................31
9.2 Causes for Disciplinary Actions ...........................................................................................31
9.3 Applicability of Discipline ...................................................................................................32
9.4 Discretion in Disciplinary Action .........................................................................................32
9.5 Permitted Disciplinary Action .............................................................................................32
9.6 Restitution .........................................................................................................................32
9.7 Appeal of Disciplinary Actions ............................................................................................32 ARTICLE 10 - SEVERANCE PROVISIONS ...................................................................................32
10.1 Key Employees Serve “At Will.” ..........................................................................................32
10.2 Positions Affected ..............................................................................................................33
10.3 Discharge without Need for Articulable Cause....................................................................33
10.4 Additional Provision: Does Not Supplant Discipline ............................................................33
10.5 Procedures for Termination: Severance Benefits ................................................................33 ARTICLE 11 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ...........................................................................33
11.1 Enrollment in Group Insurance Plans.................................................................................................33
11.2 Public Employees Retirement System.................................................................................35
11.3 Uniform/Equipment Allowance..........................................................................................36
11.5 Enrollment in Group Insurance Plans upon Retirement ......................................................37
11.6 Life Insurance/ Short/Long Term Disability Regular Employees ..........................................38 Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 4 | P a g e
11.8 Deferred Compensation and 401(a) Plan ............................................................................38
11.9 Educational Incentive. ........................................................................................................39 ARTICLE 12 SPECIAL PROVISIONS ...................................................................................40
12.1. Regular Part-Time – Eligible for all benefits. ...................................................................40 APPENDIX A - DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................41 APPENDIX B – CLASSIFICATIONS ............................................................................................42 Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 5 | P a g e ARTICLE 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1 Recognition
The following provisions shall apply to Executive, Professional, Confidential, and Other Particular Employees. It is understood that existing ordinances, resolutions, and policies of City cover matters pertaining to employer-employee relations including, but not limited to, wages, salaries, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
The recognized employees are defined in Appendix A of these regulations.
1.1.1 Council & Elected. Pursuant to the direction provided at the October 25, 2023, study session meeting and approval at the January 24, 2024, City Council regular meeting, the following benefits will be aligned with the Non-Rep Rules and Regulations, effective February 4, 2024.
COUNCIL & ELECTED BENEFITS
Car Allowance 3.15 Car Allowance
Health/Dental/Vision 11.1 Enrollment in Group Insurance Plans Retirement 11.2 Public Employees Retirement System
Health Retirement 11.5 Enrollment in Group Insurance Plans Upon Retirement
Wellness Program Section 1217 in the Personnel Rules
Life Insurance 11.6.2 Life Insurance
Deferred Comp 11.8 A Deferred Compensation
Except as otherwise specified herein, all provisions of the Personnel Rules shall apply.
ARTICLE 2 - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
2.1 Management Rights. The City of Cathedral City retains all its exclusive rights and authority under State law, and expressly and exclusively retains its management rights which include, but are not limited to:
a. The exclusive right to determine the mission of its constituent departments, commissions, boards, etc.;
b. set standards and levels of service;
c. determine the procedures and standards of selection for employment and promotions;
d. direct its employees;
Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 6 | P a g e e. establish and enforce dress and grooming standards;
f. determine the methods and means to relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or other lawful reasons;
g. maintain the efficiency of governmental operations;
h. determine the methods, means and numbers of kinds of personnel by which government operations are to be conducted;
i. determine the content and intent of job classifications; j. determine methods of financing;
k. determine style and/or types of City-issued wearing apparel, equipment or technology to be used;
l. determine and/or change the facilities, methods, technology, means, organizational structure and size and composition of the work force and allocate and assign work by which the City operations are to be conducted; m. determine and change the number of locations, relocations and types of operations, processes and materials to be used in carrying out all City functions including, but not limited to, the right to contract for or subcontract any work or operations of the City;
n. assign work to and schedule employees in accordance with requirements as determined by the City and to establish and change work schedules and assignments upon reasonable notice;
o. establish and modify productivity and performance programs and standards; p. discharge, suspend, demote, reprimand, withhold salary increases and benefits or otherwise discipline employees in accordance with applicable law; q. establish employee performance standards including, but not limited to, quality and quantity standards, and to require compliance therewith; r. take all necessary actions to carry out its mission in emergencies; and s. exercise complete control and discretion over its organization and the technology of performing its work.
The exercise by the City through its Council and management representatives of its rights shall not in any way, directly or indirectly, be subject to the grievance procedure.
ARTICLE 3 – COMPENSATION/OTHER PAY
3.1 Salary Increases.
a) 3% effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025 b) 3% effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2026 Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 7 | P a g e
3.2 Salary Plan Structure. Where a range is assigned, each range shall consist of eight steps.
Each of the steps through Step 5 is approximately five percent (5%) higher than the preceding step. Steps 6 through 8 are approximately two and one-half percent (2.5%) higher than the preceding step. Each of the steps is referred to as a merit increase step.
3.3 Salary Advancement /Longevity - Full-time Employees. Except as otherwise provided in this Article, full-time employees may be considered for an increase in salary according to the following rules:
3.3.1 Advancement to a next higher merit increase step may be made after a 12-month interval from the hire date or by exception approved by the City Manager or their designee, or date of last increase in subsequent years for continued satisfactory and efficient service.
3.3.2 Consideration for approximately 5% merit steps may occur every twelve months until Step 5 has been reached. Thereafter, merit increase consideration may occur every two (2) years for a total of three (3) approximately 2.5% increases. Any such advancement shall be granted only as a result of a written evaluation of continued meritorious and efficient service and continued improvement by the employee in the effective performance of the duties of their position.
3.3.3 Advancement to the next higher merit increase step shall not be automatic. Such salary increase or denial of salary increase shall require the specific recommendation, through a performance evaluation, of the employee’s department head and the approval of the Human Resources Manager. Merit increase steps shall take effect on the employee’s merit increase step review date unless the department head has prepared and notified the affected employee of a denial of the merit increase step prior to the merit increase step review date. When an employee is denied an increase, they may be reconsidered for such advancement at any subsequent time with a satisfactory performance evaluation.
3.3.4 Whenever an employee is promoted, reclassified to a higher class or receives a special merit increase, then the next merit increase consideration shall be 12 months from the effective date of the action.
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3.3.5 Longevity Increments.
Tier 1 – Percentage-Based Longevity Increments. Employees Hired Prior to July 1, 2022. Employees shall receive additional compensation as a percentage of their base pay according to the following schedule:
•After 15 years of continuous service: 7.5% of base pay •After 20 years of continuous service: An additional 5% (total
12.5% of base pay)
•After 25 years of continuous service: An additional 2.5% (total 15% of base pay)
These percentage increases are cumulative and will be calculated based on the employee’s current base pay rate. The additional compensation shall be reported to CalPERS as special compensation in accordance with CCR §571.
Tier 2 - Longevity Increments. Employees hired by the city on or after July 1, 2022, will be eligible for a one -time supplemental lump sum payment based on their annualized base pay including stipends according to the following schedule:
a) Upon completion of 15 years of service: One-time payment of
7.5% of annual regular rate of pay
b) Upon completion of 20 Years of service: One-time payment of 5% of annual regular rate of pay
c) Upon completion of 25 Years of Service: One-time payment of 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.
3.4 Promotion. At its discretion, the City may promote any properly certified employee to a different job classification within the City service having more responsible duties, and/or higher job qualifications, and/or a higher salary range level. Upon promotion, any employee shall receive a minimum salary increase equivalent to one (1) salary step in the employee’s current (pre-promotional) job classification, provided that such increase shall be at least equivalent to the minimum and shall not exceed the maximum salary range level established for the new job classification. A promotion shall establish a new Evaluation Date for purposes of applying the salary step plan. Any promotional appointment, including continuum advancement, shall be tentative and subject to the probationary period. Any employee rejected during such probationary period shall be Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 9 | P a g e reinstated to the job classification held prior to the promotion, unless the employee is discharged from the City service as provided in this Agreement.
3.5 Demotion. The City may, in accordance with this Agreement, demote any employee to a different job classification within the City service having less responsible duties, and/or lower job qualifications, and/or a lower salary range level. Upon demotion, an employee shall receive a minimum salary decrease equivalent to one (1) salary step in the employee’s current (pre-demotion) job classification, provided that no employee shall receive a salary which exceeds the maximum salary range level established for the new job classification. A demotion shall establish a new Evaluation Date for purposes of applying the salary step plan and may reinstitute the probationary period.
3.6 Salary on Reinstatement. An employee who resigns in good standing may, within one (1) year of such resignation and upon recommendation of the department head and approval of the City Manager, be reinstated in a position in the class in which the employee had previously served, subject to an available budgeted position. Upon such reinstatement, the employee shall not receive higher than the step in the salary range the employee previously received prior to the employee’s separation. The employee shall be given a new hire date for purposes of benefits and seniority.
3.7 Salary on Transfer. Any employee who is transferred from one position to another position in the same class, or to another position in a class having the same salary range, shall be compensated at the same step in the salary range as the employee previously received. The employee’s merit review date shall not change.
3.8 Salary on Position Reclassification. When an employee is reclassified to a lower classification, the employee shall be placed in the step of the lower salary range closest to the employee’s salary rate.
When an employee is reclassified to an equivalent classification, the employee shall retain their salary rate and merit review date.
When an employee is reclassified to a higher classification, the employee shall be placed on Step 1 in the new higher range or placed at the step equivalent to one (1) salary step in the employee’s current (pre-promotion) job classification, provided that such increase shall be at least equivalent to the minimum and shall not exceed the maximum salary range level established for the new job classification. A higher classification shall establish a new Evaluation Date for purposes of applying the salary step plan.
3.9 Special Salary Adjustments. A department head may recommend in writing to raise an employee’s salary step to a higher step prior to the eligibility times specified in this Article to recognize meritorious service, advanced educational achievements or other extraordinary attributes related to the employee’s public service. Such increased compensation is subject to the approval of the City Manager and the availability of Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 10 | P a g e budgeted funds. The employee’s merit review date shall change to the effective date of the special increase.
3.10 Overtime. Non-exempt employees may be required by their department head to work beyond their regular hours of employment. Overtime compensation shall be paid at one and one-half (1½) times the employee's regular rate of pay when the employee works in excess of forty (40) hours in a work week.
1. For purposes of calculating overtime:
I. Only actual hours worked shall be counted toward the forty (40) hour threshold
II. Paid time off, including but not limited to vacation leave, sick leave, floating holidays, and holidays, shall not be counted as hours worked Per Government Code §20635, overtime compensation is not reportable to CalPERS as special compensation.
3.11 Compensation for Higher Classification Assignments A. Temporary Upgrade Pay (Classic Members) In the event a CalPERS Classic Member employee is temporarily assigned to a higher classification by a department head, with the approval of the City Manager, the employee must perform all duties (100%) of the higher classification and cease performing their regular position duties. The employee may be granted a five percent (5%) stipend above their base rate of pay for working in this temporary assignment. This compensation begins on the first day of the temporary assignment and is not applicable to leave cash-outs. This special compensation is reportable to CalPERS in accordance with California Code of Regulations §571.
Initial temporary upgrade assignments shall not exceed six (6) months in duration. With written approval from both the Department Head and Human Resources Manager, the assignment may be extended for up to six (6) additional months, not to exceed a total duration of twelve (12) months.
B. Out-of-Class Appointments In circumstances where a position becomes vacant during active recruitment, any employee (Classic or PEPRA) may be temporarily assigned to perform the full scope (100%) of duties of the vacant position, contingent upon department head and City Manager approval. The employee must cease performing duties of their regular position during this assignment.
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Out-of-class appointments are limited to 960 hours per fiscal year per vacant position, and hours must be tracked for compliance with Government Code §20480.
3.12 Compensation for Layoff. An employee who is terminated from the service of the City as a result of a layoff shall be paid for accrued leaves in compliance with Article 6 these Rules.
Accrued sick leave, except sick leave cashed out as provided in Article 6, shall be restored to an employee if the employee is reemployed within one year. Should an employee be reemployed in the formerly held position, the employee shall be placed at the same salary step as when the layoff occurred. No credit shall be received toward a step increase or seniority during the period of layoff.
Employees who have attained regular status at the time of layoff and who are reemployed within a period of one year shall retain their assigned anniversary dates. Regular employees who are reemployed after a period of one year shall be given a new hire date for purposes of benefits and seniority.
3.13 Compensation During Suspension. An employee who is suspended with pay under the pre-disciplinary procedures of Article 8 shall be paid that salary the employee was entitled to prior to the suspension. An employee who is suspended without pay under the disciplinary procedures of Article 8 shall not be paid for those specific days of suspension.
Additionally, an employee suspended without pay shall not accrue sick leave, vacation, seniority and other benefits during a suspension of more than 15 working days, except that health and life insurance benefits will be maintained.
3.14 Bilingual Services Compensation. Employees whose job classification identifies bilingual skills (Spanish or other City-approved language) as a desirable qualification and who regularly utilize these skills in performing their duties may be designated as eligible for bilingual services compensation. To qualify, employees must pass a language proficiency assessment administered by the City. An employee who fails the assessment test may re- take the test every six (6) months.
The designation process requires the department head to document and certify that bilingual skills are listed as desirable for the position classification and that the employee regularly uses these skills in their duties. This documentation must be verified by the Human Resources Manager and receive final approval from the City Manager or designee.
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Tier 2 - Employees hired on or after July 1, 2022, Designated employees shall receive eighty-five dollars ($85) per pay-period when meeting eligibility requirements. This compensation is reportable to CalPERS as special compensation when position requirements are met.
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 they return to active duty in a qualifying position. Additionally, bilingual compensation shall be suspended if the position no longer requires regular use of bilingual skills or if the employee fails to demonstrate continued proficiency.
Compensation will resume upon verification of continued regular use of bilingual skills and demonstration of continued language proficiency.
The procedures for administering this compensation shall be in accordance with administrative regulations approved by the Human Resources Manager.
3.15 Vehicle Allowance.
The City Manager shall have sole discretion in determining which positions require the regular use of a personal vehicle for conducting City business. Such determination shall be based on operational needs and job requirements.
Employees designated for this allowance shall receive a monthly stipend of two hundred fifty dollars ($250). This compensation is intended to offset costs associated with using a personal vehicle for City business. Recipients of this allowance must:
1. Maintain valid automobile liability insurance as required by state law
2. Assume responsibility for all vehicle-related expenses, including:
oOperating costs
oRegular maintenance
oRepairs
oInsurance premiums
Vehicle allowance payments shall be suspended when an employee is on leave for more than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days. Payments will resume upon the employee's return to active duty.
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3.16 Smartphone Stipend. The decision as to which employees hold positions that include the need for a smartphone shall remain within the discretion of the City Manager.
City shall maintain its current practice providing a City-issued cell phone to those employees who require a cell phone to perform their normal duties. Alternatively, eligible employees whose job duties include the frequent need for a smartphone may receive $55 dollars a month to compensate for business related cost incurred when using their individually owned smartphone. Such reimbursement shall be taxable as compensation.
Employee Responsibilities (Personal Device Users)
•Maintain functioning smartphone capable of conducting City business •Ensure availability during required work hours
•Protect City-related data according to City policies
•Report any security breaches immediately
3.17 Education Incentives and Professional Certification
3.17.1 Educational Incentive Pay
Tier 1 - Employees hired prior to July 1, 2022 Employees with a Master's degree in a field related to that employee's duties and responsibilities with the City shall be compensated with a five percent (5%) stipend. The degree must exceed minimum job requirements and directly enhance the employee's ability to perform their current duties.
Tier 2 - Employees hired on or after July 1, 2022 Employees with a Master's degree in a field related to that employee's duties and responsibilities with the City shall be compensated with a 2.5% stipend.
The degree must exceed minimum job requirements and directly enhance the employee's ability to perform their current duties.
3.17.2 Professional Certification Pay
A. General Professional Certification Pay
1. Employees in designated classifications who obtain and maintain professional certifications that enhance knowledge and skills for their current position 0shall receive a five percent (5%) stipend of base pay, subject to the following conditions:
•The certification must exceed the minimum job
requirements for the position
Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 14 | P a g e •The certification must require continuing education hours, testing, or coursework for renewal
•The certification must be from an accredited or industry- recognized organization
2. Each Department Director shall identify and maintain a list of qualifying certifications specific to their department’s operations, subject to City Manager approval.
3. Eligibility for certification pay shall be suspended if the employee fails to maintain the certification or complete required continuing education requirements.
B. Public Safety Command Staff Certification Pay
1. A Safety Employee who completes the POST Executive Chief Officer courses shall receive a five percent (5%) stipend, upon completion of the current POST Executive Development
Course (EDC) curriculum.
1) Perspectives on the executive leadership role in law enforcement
2) Contemporary issues, principled policing, and
community perspectives affecting law enforcement
leadership
3) Understanding and navigating local government,
budgets, and the City/County Management Police
Executive Relationship
4) The integration of ethics and value-based principles into the core operating philosophy and culture of the
organization
5) Principles of strategic and transition management
when planning for and implementing change
6) Organizational interventions and critical incident
care management
7) Risk management, internal auditing, systems analysis and performance measures
8) Internal/External accountability systems, misconduct prevention, and early detection strategies
9) Crisis communications and media competency
10) Current legal issues regarding organizational liability, internal discipline, forms of discrimination, and
personal liability
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2. A Safety Employee who completes the Executive Chief Fire Officer courses shall receive a five percent (5%) stipend, upon completion of:
1) Executive Chief Fire Officer 4A: Human Resources
Management
2) Executive Chief Fire Officer 4B: Community and
Government Relations
3) Executive Chief Fire Officer 4C: Administration
4) Executive Chief Fire Officer 4D: Emergency Services
Delivery
5) Executive Chief Fire Officer 4E: Health and Safety
C. Limitations and Administration
1. The combined total of Professional Certification Pay and Public Safety Command Staff Certification pay shall not exceed five percent (5%) of base pay at any time.
Employees qualifying for multiple certifications must
designate which certification they will use for the stipend.
2. All certification pay requests must be:
oSubmitted through the employee's Department
Director
oVerified by Human Resources for eligibility
oApproved by the City Manager
3. Positions where a specific certification is listed as a minimum qualification in the job description are not eligible for certification pay for that certification.
4. The City Manager shall have final authority in determining certification eligibility and may modify the list of approved certifications based on organizational needs.
CalPERS Reportability Notice: Education and certification incentive pay is subject to CalPERS regulations under CCR §571 and §571.1. This compensation is only reportable when the position is part of a group or class of multiple positions, the education or certification enhances job duties, and all documentation requirements are met. The final determination of reportable compensation rests with CalPERS.
3.18 Restitution. An employee may be required in a manner approved by the City Manager under the provisions of Article 8 to provide restitution to the City of Cathedral City for willful, reckless, wanton, malicious destruction or loss of City property.
3.19 Correcting Errors in Salary Rate or Other Provisions. Should an employee be advanced to a higher step in the salary range for their class than that for which they were Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 16 | P a g e recommended, or receive additional pay than that authorized, or accrue leaves or receive other benefits through error, such error shall be corrected immediately following its discovery. Reimbursement to the City by the employee of the overpayment caused by said error shall be made by one of the following methods or a combination thereof:
•Lump sum payment
•Payroll Deduction
Determination of which one or combination of the above methods of reimbursement should be used shall be made by the Financial Services Director in consultation with the affected employee, subject to the approval of the City Manager or their designee, and subject to the grievance procedures of Section 7.
Should the employee terminate before full reimbursement to the City has been made the money required to complete reimbursement shall be deducted from their last paycheck, if authorized by law. However, the City shall not collect for any period earlier than an overpayment for the preceding twelve (12) months from discovery. Other salary overpayments shall be reimbursable under the procedures and guidelines set forth in this Article. (See California State Employees’ Assoc. v. California, 198 Cal App3rd 374 (1988)) ARTICLE 4 - PROBATION
4.1 Full-Time and Part-Time Employees’ Probation. The probationary period for all regular employees covered by these Rules, except “at-will” employees, shall be the first six (6) months of employment or 1040 working hours, whichever is greater.
4.2 Probation on Promotion, Reinstatement or Reclassification. On accepting a promotion, reinstatement, or reclassification to another class, an employee serves a new probationary period of six (6) months or 1040 working hours, whichever is greater. A promotion, reinstatement or reclassification will not be considered a regular appointment until the successful completion of this probationary period.
Employees who are reclassified or promoted prior to completing a probationary period in a lower classification will have the time in the higher classification count for the lower classification in order for the probationary period to be concluded in that class if at least four (4) months have been completed at the time of the change.
Prior service with the City does not count towards the probationary period upon rehire.
4.3 Objective of Probationary Period. The work and conduct of probationary employees shall be subject to close scrutiny and evaluation. The probationary period shall be regarded as a part of the training and examination process and shall be used for securing the most effective adjustment of a new employee to a position. Individuals employed under City public employment programs, specially funded programs or contracts shall be Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 17 | P a g e subject to the probationary provisions of these Rules should they be appointed to a position in the classified service.
4.4 Satisfactory Completion of Probationary Period. If a probationary employee’s probation period has been satisfactory and advancement to regular status is warranted, the department head shall so recommend on a performance evaluation, submitted to the Human Resources Manager.
4.5 Unsuccessful Probationary Period. If a probationary employee’s probation period has not been satisfactory, it shall be so stated in a performance evaluation. The City Manager, by signing a Personnel Action Form, may authorize the dismissal of the employee. A probationary employee may be dismissed at any time without cause and without the right of appeal or grievance unless otherwise required by law. Notification of dismissal shall be in writing and shall be given to the probationary employee prior to the dismissal unless otherwise required by law.
4.6 Unsuccessful Promotion, Reinstatement or Reclassification during Probation. If a probationary employee’s performance following a promotion, reinstatement or reclassification has not been satisfactory, it shall be so stated in a performance evaluation.
In cases involving a promotion, the employee shall return to a vacant position in the class from which the employee was promoted unless said regular employee is otherwise disciplined pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 herein. In cases involving reinstatement, the City Manager, upon receipt of a performance evaluation, may authorize the dismissal of the employee under the provisions of Article 4.
4.7 Probation Following Layoff. Employees laid off while on probation must serve a new probationary period following reemployment.
ARTICLE 5 - EMPLOYEE LAYOFF PROCEDURES
5.1 Purpose for Layoffs. For reasons of economy, of efficiency, or in the interest of the public, reductions or curtailments of City services may be required.
5.2 Layoff of Position(s). When layoffs are to occur, the City Manager shall prepare a list of those positions to be laid off in each department. For each affected department, the City Manager shall assemble a list of those employees within the classification designated for a position lay off. Such list shall be forwarded to the appropriate department head. The department head shall prepare a list establishing the order of employee layoffs within a classification. The department head shall determine the individual layoff ranking of each employee based upon official personnel records and/or operational needs of the department. In this order temporary, interim and probationary employees shall be laid off prior to the layoff of any regular employee within the same classification in the department.
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5.3 Layoff Appeal. A regular employee shall have the right to request an appeal hearing.
Such request must be made in writing to the City Manager within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of a layoff notice. The City Manager shall prepare and deliver a decision on the appeal within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the appeal.
The scope of the appeal shall not include such issues as the need for layoff, the reasons for layoff, the extent of layoff, the classifications selected for layoff, or the exercise of other City prerogatives involved in layoff. The issues of such appeal shall be limited only to whether or not there was substantial compliance with the procedures for layoffs and the established order of departmental layoff within a classification.
ARTICLE 6 - ATTENDANCE AND LEAVES
6.1 Hours of Work. Daily hours of work (or shifts) for employees within departments shall be assigned by department heads as required to meet the operational requirements of said department. Any foreseeable absence or deviation from regularly scheduled working hours desired by an employee shall be cleared in advance through the employee’s department head, and such absences shall be noted on the employee’s time sheet.
Unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager, City Hall offices shall be kept open for regular business on all days of the year except Saturday, Sunday and holidays approved by Council. Employees for whom necessity requires a different regular work schedule than that generally applied shall work according to a work schedule approved by the employee’s department head.
6.2 Leave of Absence. The City Manager, with the concurrence of the affected department head, may grant a regular employee an un-protected leave of absence for a period not to exceed one year. No such leave shall be granted except upon written request of the employee setting forth the reason for the request. Approval shall be in writing.
Such a leave shall generally be without pay; however, an employee must utilize available, eligible leave banks while on leave.
Upon expiration of an approved leave, the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time leave was granted, subject to the conditions of the leave or as provided by State and/or Federal laws. Failure on the part of an employee on leave to report promptly at its expiration shall be cause for dismissal. The depositing in the U.S. mail of a certified letter addressed to the employee’s last known place of address shall be reasonable notice of dismissal for failure to return to work.
Failure on the part of an employee on leave to report promptly at its expiration shall be cause for dismissal. The depositing in the U.S. mail of a certified letter addressed to the Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 19 | P a g e employee’s last known place of address shall be reasonable notice of dismissal for failure to return to work.
6.3 Vacation Leave. All employees with a work week of forty (40) hours, unless otherwise provided by the City Council, shall accrue vacation leave credits according to the below schedules: Employees may use vacation leave to reach 40 weekly hours, but leave cannot be used to exceed 40 hours in a week.
6.3.1 Department Heads and Other Designated At-Will Employees Hired Before October 1, 2024
Hours/
Pay Period
Hours/
Year
Less than 2 years employment 7.38 192
2 years to 6 years 8.31 216
6 to 10 years 9.23 240
More than 10 years 10.15 264
6.3.2 All Other Non-Represented Employees Including Those Hired After October 1, 2024, Designated At-Will
Hours/
Pay Period
Hours/
Year
Less than 2 years employment 5.54 144
2 years to 6 years 6.46 168
6 to 10 years 7.38 192
More than 10 years 8.31 216
6.4 Administrative Leave. Department Heads and other designated at-will employees hired on or after October 1, 2024, will be provided up to 48 hours of administrative leave, subject to the following conditions:
1. Employees hired at the start of the fiscal year will receive 48 hours of administrative leave.
2. Employees hired after the fiscal year will receive a prorated amount of administrative leave based on their hire date, calculated at 4 hours per month for the remaining months in the fiscal year.
3. Administrative leave must be used within the current fiscal year and does not carry forward. Any unused hours will expire at the end of the fiscal year, and eligible employees will receive a new allocation at the start of the next fiscal year.
4. Administrative leave cannot be cashed out under any circumstances, including upon separation from employment.
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5. Use of administrative leave must be approved in advance by the employee's supervisor or the City Manager.
6.5 Vacation Leave Accumulation. Employees are encouraged to use their accrued vacation leave annually.
Tier 1 - Employees hired prior to September 1, 2016, are allowed to accumulate vacation leave credits. If employees do not take all their vacation leave accrued in one calendar year, they may carry over those unused vacation hours over to succeeding calendar years.
Tier 2 – Employees hired on or after September 1, 2016, shall accrue no more than three times their annual vacation leave allotment. No additional vacation leave hours shall be added to their vacation bank until accrued hours fall below the three-year accrual maximum (cap).
6.6 Vacation Leave Cash Out. Employees may be eligible to receive cash payment for accrued and unused vacation leave. Employees may submit a written request for cash out once per quarter. The request must be submitted two (2) weeks in advance of the desired cash- out date. Employees must take a minimum of forty (40) consecutive hours of vacation or administrative leave at least once per calendar year. This mandatory leave may be combined with holidays. The City Manager retains the authority to grant exceptions to these requirements in cases of extenuating circumstances.
6.7 Holidays or Illness within Vacation Leave Period. Holidays falling during an employee’s vacation leave shall not be considered as part of the employee’s vacation leave and shall not be charged against vacation leave credits. Illness during vacation leave shall not be considered as sick leave, unless confirmed by a physician’s statement and approved by the Human Resources Manager.
6.8 Vacation Credits When Employment Terminates. Upon termination of employment, an employee shall be paid for unused vacation leave credits.
6.9 Effect of Absence on Vacation Leave Crediting. Absence due to sick leave or other approved leave of absence will not affect computations for vacation leave credits unless such absences exceed one (1) month, in which case the time of any absence shall be excluded from computation.
6.10 Holiday and Floating Holiday
6.10.1 Holidays: The public offices of the City of Cathedral City shall be closed on the dates set forth in the approved Annual Holiday Council Resolution. If the holidays fall on the employee’s regular day off, the value of the holiday will be credited as a floating holiday.
Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 21 | P a g e The City officially recognizes designated Holidays. The following holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents’ Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday following Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
6.10.2 Floating Holiday: In addition to the holidays, employees shall be credited with the remaining holiday hours twice a year on January 1 and July 1 to bring the total combined holiday hours and float hours to 144 per calendar year.
Employees may use float leave to reach 40 weekly hours. Leave cannot be used to exceed 40 hours in a week.
6.10.3 Floating Holiday Accrual Limit
Tier 1 (Hired prior to September 1, 2016)
May accumulate and carry over unused hours
No annual cap on carryover
Tier 2 (Hired on or after September 1, 2016)
No carryover to subsequent fiscal year
Automatic cash-out in the second June paycheck
6.10.4 Cashing Out of Float Hours. There shall be no limit on the number of times per year an employee may cash out float hours.
6.10.5 Holiday Work Requirements
1. Regular Holiday Time Off
oOne work shift at regular hourly rate
2. Required Holiday Work
oMust be regularly scheduled, not discretionary
oNon-exempt employees receive time and one-half for
hours worked
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6.11 Sick Leave. An employee may use accrued sick leave for illness of the employee or physical incapacity of the employee or for physical examinations, including eyes, dentist appointments or other commonly accepted health related matters. Employees may use sick leave to reach 40 weekly hours. Leave cannot be used to exceed 40 hours in a week.
All regular full-time employees shall be credited with 3.69 hours of sick leave per pay period, or major fraction thereof.
An employee who is absent because of illness or disability and seeks to use accrued sick leave may be required to state that the reason for the absence is sickness on the approval form. If an absence of illness or disability extends beyond three (3) consecutive workdays, or the employee has had more than four (4) unverified sick days in a 12-month period, the employee may be required to submit a physician’s written certification of illness before the employee is eligible to receive sick leave pay.
Subsequently, the employee must submit a physician’s return-to-work certification prior to returning to work. If an absence because of illness or disability extends beyond one workweek, the employee must file for Family Care and Medical Leave.
Observed holidays occurring during sick leave shall not be charged against an employee’s accrued sick leave.
In the event that an employee uses all the sick leave they have accrued, they shall have other paid time off they accrued deducted for each hour they are absent due to illness.
Paid time off hours shall continue to be deducted until the employee either returns to work or all of accrued leave hours are exhausted. The employee may apply to be granted a leave of absence without pay if the employee does not have any credited paid time off or sick leave available.
6.12 Sick Leave Accrued Limit and Payoff.
Tier 1 - Employees hired prior to September 1, 2016. Any unused portion of accumulated sick leave may be carried over into the next calendar year provided, however, that an employee’s accumulated sick leave may not exceed 960 hours of unused sick leave. Further accumulation shall not be allowed. To encourage attendance at work and discourage the frivolous use of sick leave, however, employees with continuous employment of three (3) years or more may receive a cash payment for unused sick leave at the time of separation or retirement according to the following schedule:
At 3 yrs. continuous employment 25% cash payment for unused hours; At 5 yrs. continuous employment 50% cash payment for unused hours; Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 23 | P a g e At 7 yrs. continuous employment 100% cash payment for unused hours.
Accrued sick leave hours in excess of 960 shall be cashed down to 960 hours in November of each year.
Upon four (4) weeks advance notice, one (1) time in any fiscal year, an employee is entitled upon request to payment for accumulated sick leave in excess of three hundred eighty (380) hours. Payment shall be at base salary rate.
Tier 2 - Employees hired on or after September 1, 2016. There shall be no limit on the number of sick leave hours employees may accrue. Upon separation, with completion of five (5) years of service with the City, employees may cash out up to 25% of sick leave hours. Payment shall be at base salary rate. Such employees, upon retirement from the City, may apply all accrued sick leave hours to CalPERS service credit conversion, or may cash out up to 25% of sick leave hours.
6.13 Conversion of Sick Leave to Vacation.
Tier 1 - Employees Hired Prior to September 1, 2016. Employees with at least two (2) years employment with the City may at their option convert accrued sick leave in excess of one hundred twenty (120) hours to vacation days according to the following schedule:
Continuous Employment Sick Leave to Vacation Conversion 2 years 4 hours to 1 hour
5 years 2 hours to 1 hour
10 years 1 hour to 1 hour
Tier 2 - Employees Hired on or After September 1, 2016. There shall be no conversion of sick leave hours to vacation leave.
6.14 Effect of Absence on Sick Leave. Absence due to sick leave or other approved leave of absence will not affect computations of sick leave unless such absence exceeds one (1) month, in which case the time over the month of said absence shall be excluded from computation and no leave will accrue.
ARTICLE 7 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
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7.1 Matters Subject to Grievance Procedures. A grievance is a complaint by an employee that the employee has been adversely affected due to a misinterpretation or misapplication of these regulations.
7.2 Informal Grievance Procedure. Every effort shall be made to resolve a grievance through discussion between the employee and/or the employee’s designated representative, and the employee’s immediate supervisor. If, after such discussion, the employee does not feel that the grievance has been satisfactorily resolved, the employee shall have the right to discuss the matter with the supervisor’s superior, if any, within the department organization. Otherwise, the employee shall have the right to discuss the matter with the department head.
7.3 Formal Grievance Procedure. If the employee is not in agreement with the decision rendered in the informal grievance procedure, an employee shall have the right to present a formal grievance in writing to the department head within ten (10) calendar days after the occurrence of the incident in the grievance. The department head shall schedule a meeting with the employee and/or the employee’s designated representative within ten (10) calendar days after the department head’s receipt of the written grievance. The department head shall review the grievance and render a decision in writing and return it to the employee and/or the employee’s designated representative within ten (10) calendar days after meeting with the employee.
7.4 Appeal to the City Manager. If the employee does not agree with the decision reached by the department head, the employee may present an appeal in writing to the City Manager within ten (10) calendar days after the employee’s receipt of the department head’s decision. The appeal shall be signed and delivered to the Human Resources Manager who shall set a meeting within ten (10) calendar days with the City Manager and the employee and/or the employee’s representative to discuss the grievance. Within ten (10) calendar days of the meeting the City Manager shall deliver a copy of the decision to the employee and/or the employee’s representative and the department head. The decision of the City Manager shall be final and shall not be appealable to the City Council.
7.5 Extension of Time Limitations. All time limitations mentioned in the Grievance Procedure may be extended by mutual written agreement between the City and the employee.
ARTICLE 8 - PRE-DISCIPLINE, DISCIPLINE AND APPEALS PROCEDURES This Article applies to all employees except department heads and other at-will positions identified in Article 10.
8.1 Standards of Conduct. All employees are expected to adhere to standards of reasonable and prudent conduct. Each department may set standards required by departmental operations provided said rules are not in conflict with rules established by the City Council Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 25 | P a g e or City Manager. Employees who violate said standards shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions.
8.2 Applicability of Discipline. Disciplinary action may be taken against any employee covered by this Agreement. Only regular employees in the classified service shall have rights to the notice and hearing requirements set forth within or to any other notice and hearing provision whatsoever unless required by law.
8.3 Discretion in Disciplinary Action. The City Manager, department head and supervisors may exercise their discretion in applying discipline appropriate to the employee’s offense(s) and work record.
8.4 Permitted Disciplinary Action. Any one or combination of the following disciplinary actions may be taken against an employee for offenses stated in Section 8.20 or for any other just cause:
Oral admonishment Reduction in salary
Written reprimand Demotion
Restitution Dismissal
Suspension
8.5 Oral Admonishment. When necessary, oral admonishments shall be given in private. The supervisor shall include in the admonishment a review of appropriate department standards and policies, employee performance expected in the future and consequences for failure to correct performance or behavior. No appeal from an oral admonishment shall be authorized. The supervisor may retain a record of the oral admonishment, but any such record shall not be part of the official personnel file.
8.6 Written Reprimand. A written reprimand shall be imposed for a continued or more serious offense. The reprimand shall take the form of a memorandum to the employee including a full, accurate and factual statement of the reason for the reprimand. The reprimand shall be given to the employee in private. The supervisor shall explain appropriate department standards and policies, employee performance expected in the future and consequences for failure to correct performance or behavior. A copy of the reprimand shall be sent to the Human Resources Manager to be placed in the employee’s personnel folder. The employee may respond to the reprimand in writing within ten (10) business days and have such response placed in the employee’s personnel folder. The employee shall have no further right of response or appeal.
8.7 Restitution. Any employee who willfully, maliciously, recklessly or wantonly destroys or causes or permits damage to or destruction of City property may be required to make restitution to the City for the expense and costs sustained by the City from such actions.
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8.15. 8.8 Brief Suspension without Pay. When, in the opinion of the department head, circumstances warrant, a suspension of two (2) days or less may be imposed informally, without complying with the formal procedures commonly referred to as “Skelly Procedures.” Prior to the imposition of such discipline, the department head shall explain appropriate department standards and policies, employee performance expected in the future, and consequences for failure to correct performance or behavior. A written record of the discipline, including a full, accurate and factual statement of the reason therefor, shall be sent to the Human Resources Manager to be placed in the employee’s personnel folder. Within ten (10) calendar days after the date the discipline is imposed, the employee may respond in writing and have such response placed in the employee’s personnel folder. The employee shall have no further right of response or appeal.
8.9 Longer Suspension without Pay. When the employee’s conduct has been continuous or repeated, and lesser penalties are inadequate or have proved ineffective the department head may impose suspension without pay in excess of two (2) days. Such longer-term suspension shall occur only after the notice procedures specified in Section 8.13.1, and shall be subject to appeal in accordance with Section 8.15.
8.10 Dismissal. When the employee’s conduct has been of a continuous nature, uncorrected by previous discipline, or is of such a nature as to render further employment not in the City’s interests, or for other cause, the department head shall have the right to dismiss the employee. Dismissal shall be final termination of the employee’s employment. Any action of dismissal shall be taken only in compliance with the notice procedures specified in Section 8.13.1, and shall be subject to appeal in accordance with Section 8.15.
8.11 Reduction in Salary. In lieu of, or in addition to, other forms of discipline, when facts justify, a department head may impose a reduction in salary upon the employee to a lower step in the present salary range or to a lower salary range, as may be appropriate.
The reduction may be for a limited period of time, or permanent, as specified by the department head. Any reduction in salary shall be subject to the notice procedures specified in Section 8.13.1 and shall be subject to appeal in accordance with Section 8.15.
8.12 Demotion. In lieu of, or in addition to, other forms of discipline, when facts justify, a department head may demote an employee to a lower classification. The demotion shall be subject to the notice procedures specified in Section 8.13.1 and shall be subject to appeal in accordance with Section 8.15. Demotion shall be especially appropriate in cases where the employee’s performance level is unsatisfactory and below the standards expected for the classification held, but would be adequate for the lower classification. A department head may consider and accept an offer by the employee to accept voluntary demotion in lieu of other discipline, in the department head’s discretion.
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8.13 Pre-Disciplinary Procedures for Certain Proposed Actions. A regular employee being considered for suspension without pay for more than two (2) work days, restitution in excess of two (2) days’ pay, reduction in salary, demotion or dismissal shall be insured due process through the following pre-disciplinary procedures.
8.13.1 Written Notice. Written notice of a proposed disciplinary action shall be given to the employee in private. This notice shall include the proposed action, the intended date and the specific reasons for such action. A written copy of the charges and the grounds for such charges shall also be included, including a copy of all supporting documentation upon which the department expects to rely. The employee is entitled to copies of all materials on which the charges are based if there are any. The employee’s right to respond orally or in writing, the right to respond in person or through a designated representative, the time period in which the response should be made and to whom and where it should be made, shall be specified in the notice.
8.13.2 Employee Review. The employee shall be given an opportunity to review the material on which the proposed action is based and which is relied on to support the proposed action specified in the written notice, including but not limited to statements of witnesses, documents, and investigative reports or extracts therefrom. A copy of such documents shall be provided with the notice. Material that is classified as confidential by the department head shall not be used to support the proposed disciplinary action.
8.13.3 Employee Response. An employee is entitled to a reasonable time not to exceed ten (10) business days, to answer a notice of proposed disciplinary action. An extension of time may be granted an employee with the aforementioned 10-day period if the employee can demonstrate the need for an extension to the department head. Should an employee respond, the department head shall consider the response in writing or orally, through a designated representative or any combination thereof. If the employee requests a meeting to present a response, the meeting shall not be conducted as an adversary hearing. The employee may not cross-examine the department’s witnesses nor present a formal case to support the response. The employee shall be given the opportunity to make any representations that the employee believes might affect the decision for disciplinary action. Any time extensions shall be mutually agreed upon. If the employee fails to respond within the time specified, the department head may Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 28 | P a g e announce their decision which shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.14.
8.13.4 Additional Investigation Authorized. The department head has the right to conduct further investigations. If new charges result from this investigation, the employee shall be given another opportunity to respond.
8.14 Department Head Decision. The department head shall provide a written decision following the employee’s response (or failure to respond) at the earliest practicable date, not to exceed ten (10) business days following the response (or failure to respond) of the employee. The decision shall include a clear statement of the discipline being imposed.
The department head shall deliver the notice of decision to the employee at or before the time when the disciplinary action will be effective. The decision shall be dated and signed by the department head. The decision shall inform the employee which of the reasons and grounds in the notice of proposed disciplinary action have been sustained. The decision shall include a statement of the employee’s right to appeal, as provided in Section 8.15 and Section 8.16, if such disciplinary action results in suspension without pay for more than two (2) work days, restitution affecting more than two (2) day’s pay, reduction in salary, demotion, or dismissal. Additionally, the time limit for an appeal and the specific discipline to be imposed or the decision not to impose discipline shall be detailed in the decision. The effective date of discipline shall be included in the decision.
Any extensions shall be mutually agreed upon.
A decision not to impose discipline shall be accompanied by a directive from the department head to delete all references to the pending action from the employee’s personnel file. Failure by the department to make further investigations or to provide any additional written decision not specifically required by this Section shall not affect the ability of the City to impose disciplinary action.
8.15 Appeal of Certain Disciplinary Actions. Any permanent employee covered by this Agreement shall have a right to appeal a decision by the department head that results in any of the following disciplinary or administrative actions:
a. A suspension without pay in excess of two (2) days;
b. A reduction in pay;
c. Restitution affecting more than two days’ pay;
d. A demotion;
e. A dismissal;
f. Any disciplinary action which, combined with other discipline imposed during the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, equals or exceeds more than the loss of two (2) days’ pay; g. Denial of reinstatement
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8.16 Method of Appeal. Appeals shall be in writing, signed by the appealing employee and delivered to the Human Resources Manager.
8.17 Hearing Process. Upon request of the employee, for any matter subject to appeal as specified in Section 8.15, the employee shall be granted the right to a hearing before an impartial hearing officer selected in a manner mutually agreeable to the City Manager and the employee or employee representative. If no agreement is so reached, the hearing officer shall be selected from a list of five (5) or more possible arbitrators provided by the State Mediation Service or from a list agreed to between the City Manager and the employee or employee representative. By flip of a coin, a determination shall be made as to which side shall first strike a name. Each side then shall strike one name at a time, until only one name remains, and that one remaining person shall be the selected hearing officer. If that person is not available for hearing within two (2) months, the name last stricken shall be the hearing officer, unless both sides agree to agree to wait for the availability of the selected hearing officer. The hearing shall be conducted within two (2) weeks after selection of the hearing officer, unless both sides agree to an extension. The hearing shall be closed to the public, and shall be recorded by a court reporter or tape recording. Both sides shall have every reasonable opportunity to present all relevant and material evidence and to close the hearing with argument. The hearing officer shall have authority to limit the length of argument, and to limit the number of witnesses, if witnesses’ testimony is merely repetitive or not material. After the close of the hearing, the hearing officer shall prepare written findings of fact and conclusions of law based upon the evidence presented at the hearing, and shall present their findings to the City Manager and to the employee or employee representative. The City Manager shall thereupon promptly review the findings of fact and conclusions of law, but shall not be bound thereto. If the City Manager, for any reason, makes a tentative decision to disagree with the hearing officer’s findings of fact and/or conclusions of law, the City Manager shall so notify the employee or employee representative of that tentative decision, and they shall thereupon have the right to meet with the City Manager to attempt to persuade the City Manager to follow the hearing officer’s recommendations. After such meeting, or opportunity to so meet, the City Manager shall render a decision in writing setting forth their reasons for the decision, which shall be final subject only to review by the courts under the procedures set forth in Code of Civil Procedure Section 2094.5 (writ of mandate). The City shall pay the costs incurred for the independent hearing officer’s services and expenses.
8.18 Employee Status during Pre-Disciplinary Period. Except as otherwise provided, an employee against whom disciplinary action is proposed is entitled to be retained in an active status during the pre-disciplinary period, until the time the department head imposes discipline by their decision under Section 8.14.
Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 30 | P a g e When circumstances are such that retention of the employee in active status before a decision is made may result in damage to City property or may be detrimental to the interests of the City or injurious to the employee, fellow employees or the public, the department head may temporarily assign the employee to duties in which these conditions do not exist or place the employee on paid suspension with the approval of the City Manager.
8.19 Time Limitations. All time limitations of this Article may be extended or abbreviated by mutual agreement of the parties.
8.20 Causes for Disciplinary Actions. All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a reasonable and prudent manner according to City standards. Employees who violate such standards should expect appropriate disciplinary actions. The following list of causes for disciplinary action is not a total and complete statement of causes for discipline:
1. Tardiness.
2. Failure to observe precautions for personal safety, posted rules, signs, safety instructions, or to use protective clothing or equipment.
3. Careless workmanship resulting in waste of materials.
4. Unsatisfactory work performance.
5. Abuse of sick leave privileges; i.e., failure to present adequate documentation of illness when required by the City Manager or respective department head, repeated absences before or after days off, use of sick leave for unauthorized purposes, etc.
6. Failure or delay in carrying out orders, work assignments, or instructions of superiors; inattention to or dereliction of duty, including loafing or wasting time.
7. Acceptance of gifts from parties doing business with the City.
8. Unauthorized sleeping while on duty.
9. Disorderly conduct: fighting, threatening, attempting to inflict bodily injury on another; engaging in dangerous horseplay.
10. Being on duty under the influence of a chemical or intoxicant or reporting for duty while so influenced. *
11. Chemical or alcohol abuse affecting work performance. *
12. Loss or destruction of City property or the property of others, through carelessness.
13. Political activity in violation of the law.
14. Unexcused absence from duty.
15. Reckless driving on City premises, reckless operation of City vehicle, or reckless driving while performing City business.
16. Gambling or promotion of gambling on City premises or while on duty.
17. Endangering the safety of or causing injury to any employee, including himself/herself or the public.
18. Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information as defined by law or by written directive of the City or respective department.
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19. Disrespectful conduct, use of insulting, abusive, or vulgar language to or about other employees or the public.
20. Unauthorized use of City vehicles or equipment.
21. Concealing or attempting to conceal defective work; removing or destroying same without permission.
22. Knowingly making a falsification, misstatement or concealment of material fact in connection with employment, promotion, any record, investigation, or other proper proceeding.
23. Making false or unfounded statements which are derogatory, slanderous or defamatory about the City, other employees, officials or the public.
24. Willful damage to City property or to the property of others.
25. Making a false confession.
26. Any on-duty violation of federal, state or local laws or any off-duty violation of law which might bring discredit to the City.
27. Failure to adhere to these Regulations or to other City or departmental rules, policies or procedures.
28. Sexual or other harassment.
29. Willful violation of City policies and procedures regarding media contact.
30. Other good cause.
*Federal laws recognize substance abuse (chemical dependency) as a disability and require employers to make reasonable accommodations; e.g. medical treatment and/or counseling.
ARTICLE 9 - DISCIPLINE AND APPEALS PROCEDURE (AT-WILL)
This Article specifically applies to department heads and other at-will positions identified in Article 10.
9.1 Standards of Conduct. All department heads and other at-will positions are expected to adhere to standards of reasonable and prudent conduct. The City Manager may set standards required for departmental operations provided said rules are not in conflict with rules established by the City Council. Department heads and other at-will positions who violate said standards shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions.
9.2 Causes for Disciplinary Actions. Department heads and other at-will positions are expected to conduct themselves in a reasonable and prudent manner according to City standards. Department heads and other at-will positions who violate such standards should expect appropriate disciplinary actions. The following list of selected causes for disciplinary action, in addition to those listed in Section 8.20, is not a total and complete statement of causes for discipline. The City Manager may discipline a department head and other at-will positions for other good causes.
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Criminal conduct during employment Sexual harassment
Conduct outside normal working hours Violation of rules that adversely affects the City
Misuse of City property/equipment Misuse of authority and/or position Use of illegal substances Misrepresentation
Acceptance of gratuities Defamation
9.3 Applicability of Discipline. Disciplinary action may be taken against department heads and other at-will positions of the City. Only regular and sworn employees shall have rights to the notice and hearing requirements set forth herewith or to any other notice and hearing provision whatsoever unless required by law.
9.4 Discretion in Disciplinary Action. The City Manager may exercise discretion in applying discipline appropriate to the offense(s) and work record.
9.5 Permitted Disciplinary Action. Any one or combination of the following disciplinary actions may be taken against a department head and other at-will positions for offenses stated in Section 9.2 or for any other just cause, as permitted by law:
Oral Admonishment Reduction in salary
Written reprimand Demotion
Restitution Dismissal
Suspension
9.6 Restitution. An employee may be required in a manner approved by the City Manager to provide restitution to the City for willful, wanton or malicious destruction of City property.
Restitution shall be treated as a disciplinary matter.
9.7 Appeal of Disciplinary Actions. Sworn police officers and any other employee covered by the Public Safety Employees Bill of Rights shall have the right of appeal from any disciplinary action whatever, under the procedures specified.
ARTICLE 10 - SEVERANCE PROVISIONS
10.1 Key Employees Serve “At Will.” As hereinafter set forth, designated key employees of the City shall be “at will employees,” subject to termination without proof of good cause, for any reason at the discretion of the City Manager. Such employees shall have the protections outlined in this Article.
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10.2 Positions Affected. This Article applies to the following positions:
a. Assistant City Manager
b. Police Chief
c. Deputy Police Chief
d. Fire Chief
e. Deputy Fire Chief
f. All positions officially designated as Director
g. Regular positions designated by the City Manager as “At Will” as a condition of employment.
10.3 Discharge without Need for Articulable Cause. The provisions of this Article are intended to assure the City that the City Manager shall have the ability to release or replace certain key employees without articulable cause upon the City Manager’s determination that the best interests of the City require such release or replacement. Such action is authorized to assure compatibility between the City Manager and the key employees upon whom the City Manager must rely for carrying out the City government's mission, and yet provide fair treatment to any employee being released or replaced under such authority.
10.4 Additional Provision: Does Not Supplant Discipline. These provisions are in addition to but do not supplant, the provisions of Articles 8 and 9 relating to discipline. An employee discharged under the provisions of Articles 8 or 9 shall not be entitled to the benefits specified herein.
10.5 Procedures for Termination: Severance Benefits. When the City Manager, or a Department Head with the approval of the City Manager, determine that it is in the best interest of the City to terminate an at-will employee for the convenience of the City or separate an employee through resignation in lieu of termination for the convenience of the City, and the employee executes a settlement agreement and general release between the employee and the City, that employee will be paid severance equal to six (6) months at the rate of regular pay for the position held by the employee at the time of separation, to include leave accruals per Article 6.
ARTICLE 11 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
11.1 Enrollment in Group Insurance Plans.
City agrees to continue to enroll with and subscribe to the Public Employees’ Retirement Health Care Plan pursuant to the Public Employees’ Hospital and Medical Care Act (PEHMCA), Government Code Sections 22751 et seq., for the provision of health insurance for members of the unit. The health insurance benefit provided through PEMHCA shall be part of the cafeteria plan in accordance with IRS Code Section 125.
Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 34 | P a g e Basic City Contribution. For all employees and retirees, the City pays the PEMHCA statutory minimum as determined by CalPERS under Government code Section 22892.
Supplemental City Contribution. In addition to the basic City contribution, the City shall contribute a supplemental amount toward group insurance plan premiums to active employees and certain retirees as described below.
The City shall offer a health, dental, and vision insurance cafeteria plan. Employees may choose a less expensive medical plan than the maximum City contribution and use the remaining balance to pay for dental and vision insurance. Employees selecting plans and coverage levels with premiums that exceed the City's maximum contribution are responsible for paying the difference through automatic bi-weekly payroll deduction.
The City’s maximum contribution toward group insurance plans, inclusive of the CalPERS statutory minimum for health insurance, shall be:
Category
2025
Maximum City Contribution
Unit Member Only $1000
Unit Member + 1 $1950
Family $2600
Contributions become effective the first check covering January premiums.
Category
2026
Maximum City Contribution
Unit Member Only $1000
Unit Member + 1 $1950
Family $2700
Contributions become effective the first check covering January premiums.
Category
2027
Maximum City Contribution
Unit Member Only $1050
Unit Member + 1 $2050
Family $2800
Contributions become effective the first check covering January premiums.
Unit members who elect to purchase health insurance independent of the Plan may withdraw from or decline to participate in the Plan by executing, in writing, an election to withdraw from, a declination to participate in, or a waiver of benefits (as appropriate) on such form as may be required by City. For medical coverage, if an employee elects to opt out of coverage offered by the City, they must provide proof of “minimum essential coverage” (as defined by the Affordable Care Act) through another source (other than coverage in the individual market, whether or not obtained through Covered California).
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Should such other coverage subsequently be unavailable to the employee, the employee shall have the right to seek reinstatement to coverage under the City's policy upon written request. In such a case, the City shall reinstate the employee's coverage and cancel the in-lieu payment if reinstatement is permitted under the provisions for reinstatement, then in effect with the City's health insurance provider.
11.2 Public Employees Retirement System.
All regular employees of the City who work at least twenty (20) hours per week or an average of 87 hours per month are automatically covered by the City’s contract with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Membership shall commence immediately upon employment.
A. Level One (“Classic”) Employees. The City provides the 2%@55 retirement benefit formula with single highest year compensation consideration for all Non-Represented Miscellaneous employees hired prior to November 25, 2012. The City provides the 3%@55 retirement benefit formula with single highest year compensation for all Non-Represented Police Safety employees hired prior to January 1, 2013. The City provides 3%@55 retirement benefit formula with single highest year compensation for all Non-Represented Fire Safety employees hired prior to November 25, 2012.
B. Level Two (“Classic”) Employees. The City provides the 2%@60 retirement benefit formula with three-year average compensation consideration for all Non-Represented Miscellaneous employees hired between November 25, 2012 and December 31, 2012. The City provides the 2%@57 retirement benefit formula with three-year average compensation consideration for all Non-Represented Fire Safety employees hired between November 25, 2012 and December 31, 2012.
Level Two (“Classic”) employees includes those employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who meet eligibility criteria set forth by AB 340 to “transfer” CalPERS membership from one CalPERS entity to another CalPERS entity.
C. Classic Miscellaneous Employees Cost Sharing Provisions. Effective July 5, 2015, non-represented Miscellaneous employees who are Classic members of CalPERS shall participate in a cost sharing arrangement in which the City pays the 7% member contribution (Employer Paid Member Contribution) and reports this contribution to CalPERS as compensation earned. In addition, each employee in said group agrees to pay 9% of their pre-tax wages as cost sharing.
Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 36 | P a g e D. Classic Safety Employees Cost Sharing Provisions. Effective July 5, 2015, non- represented Safety employees who are Classic members of CalPERS shall participate in a cost sharing arrangement in which the City pays 7% of the member contribution (Employer Paid Member Contribution) and reports this contribution to CalPERS as compensation earned. In addition, each employee in said group agrees to pay 12% of their pre-tax wages as cost sharing.
E. PEPRA Employees. The California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) establishes a new retirement formula of 2%@62 with three-year average compensation for Non-Represented Miscellaneous employees, a retirement formula of 2%@57 with three-year average compensation for Non- Represented Fire Safety employees, and a retirement formula of 2.7%@57 with three-year average compensation for Non-Represented Police Safety employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. All employees shall be subject to the provisions of PEPRA, as appropriate.
11.3 Uniform/Equipment Allowance
A. Safety Personnel (Police and Fire) The uniform allowance for Safety Employees shall be $140 per month. This allowance covers Class A and B uniforms, department-approved polo shirts and pants, required footwear, department patches, name tags, and badges. Protective equipment, tactical gear, safety equipment, firearms/weapons, body armor, and duty belt/equipment are provided separately and are not included in this allowance.
For CalPERS Classic Members, this monthly uniform allowance is reportable as special compensation when the items are required by written department policy and serve as a complete substitute for personal clothing. For PEPRA Members, per Government Code §7522.34, this uniform allowance is not reportable to CalPERS.
B. Non-Safety Personnel Except as otherwise provided in this section, employees shall be reimbursed for uniform and/or equipment required to perform the duties of their position on an as-needed basis. These items shall be provided through direct department purchase or vendor voucher system and are not reportable to CalPERS.
CalPERS Reportability Notice: The reportability of uniform allowance compensation is subject to CalPERS regulations, including but not limited to California Code of Regulations §571, §571.1, and Government Code §7522.34. The final determination of reportable compensation rests with CalPERS.
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11.5 Enrollment in Group Insurance Plans upon Retirement. An employee retiring from the City, who takes a qualified retirement under the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), may continue their PERS health insurance benefit enrollment upon retirement, provided the employee’s effective date of retirement is within 120 days of separation.
For those retirees, except as may be provided below, the City will only contribute the mandatory statutory minimum monthly premium employer contribution (i.e., the statutory minimum) as may be required by CalPERS for the particular calendar year.
All retirees will be required to comply with any of the requirements of CalPERS as provided by PEMHCA. This may include, but not be limited to, enrolling in Medicare when age appropriate and becoming eligible to receive Medicare. The City will not pay for the cost of Medicare enrollment as it will continue to pay the CalPERS statutory minimum for all retired annuitants.
A. Employees hired prior to January 1, 2013: All such retired Miscellaneous and Safety employees covered by these Regulations shall be eligible for a supplemental City-paid contribution equivalent to the current amount provided to active employees – to include dental and vision. In the event of the employee's death, the City's obligation to continue the surviving spouse/domestic partner on the City's group dental and vision plans will end.
B. Employees Hired from January 1, 2013, to August 1, 2019: After five (5) years of service with the City, the percentage of employer contribution payable for retirement health benefits only (no dental or vision contribution) shall be consistent with the following table:
Credit Years of CalPERS
Service
Percentage of Employer
Contribution
5-10 PEMHCA Minimum
10 50%
11 55%
12 60%
13 65%
14 70%
15 75%
16 80%
17 85%
18 90%
19 95%
20 or more 100%
C. For all employees hired by the City after August 1, 2019, there will be no supplemental City contribution for retiree health benefits. The City shall Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 38 | P a g e contribute only the CalPERS statutory minimum. The City will, for these employees, make a contribution to an employee Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and associated fixed dollar cost of administration.
D. Effective the pay-period following January 1, 2025, the contribution rate will increase to $165 per month.
This contribution is for active employees only and shall cease when the employee leaves City employment.
11.6 Life Insurance/ Short/Long Term Disability Regular Employees.
11.6.1 The City shall provide life insurance in an amount equal to two (2) times the employee’s annual salary up to 400k. The cost of such insurance coverage shall be borne by the City.
11.6.2 Life Insurance Council & Elected. The City shall provide life insurance in the amount of $50K.
11.6.3 Self-Funded Short-Term Disability: The City offers Short-Term Disability (STD) to regular eligible employees. STD is designed to provide a weekly benefit in the event you are unable to work due to disabling injuries and illnesses that are non-industrial in nature (not covered by Workers' Compensation). The city bears the full cost of this benefit without employee contributions.
11.6.4 Long-Term Disability. All employees covered by this Agreement shall be included in the City's long-term disability program, which provides partial coverage for disabling non-industrial injuries and illnesses (not covered by workers' compensation).
11.8 Deferred Compensation and 401(a) Plan
A. 457(b) Plan. The City sponsors a 457(b) eligible deferred compensation plan.
All employees are eligible to elect to contribute their City pay to the 457 (b) Plan in accordance with its terms. For each pay period, the City will provide a matching contribution to each employee’s 457(b) account equal to 100% of the employee’s elective 457(b) contribution, up to a maximum of $65.00 per pay period.
B. 401(a) Plan. The City sponsors a 401(a) defined contribution plan (401(a) Plan). Notwithstanding any MOU provisions to the contrary, contributions will be made to the 401(a) Plan for bargaining unit employees as follows:
Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 39 | P a g e •Mandatory employee contributions:
oBase salary— Every pay period, a mandatory contribution of $50.00 will be deducted from each employee’s base salary and contributed to the employee’s 401(a) account.
oFinal leave balances
Upon termination of City employment, an employee’s eligible final leave balances, as defined by this MOU, will be contributed to the employee’s 401(a) account, but only if the employee:
(i.) reaches age 55 or older (or in the case of a safety employee, age 50 or older) in the calendar year of
termination, or
(ii.) terminates from employment due to total and
permanent disability.
Contributions to the 401(a) Plan are subject to annual limits under the tax laws. If any leave amounts described above cannot be contributed to the employee’s 401(a) Plan account due to these tax limits or the employee does not meet the age threshold as described in this MOU, the employee may elect to receive the uncontributed amounts in the form of cash, 457(b) contributions (subject to tax limits), or a combination of both. •Under no circumstance will any employee be permitted to elect to receive cash (or other benefit) in lieu of 401(a) contributions made under the above.
•For avoidance of doubt, the final leave balance available for 401(a) contribution under this MOU provision will be determined after (i) any employee election to convert sick time to CalPERS service credit, (ii) application of any MOU provision reducing the leave balance available at termination, including Section 6.5.1 (providing for payment of 25%/50%/100% of unused sick leave upon termination), and (iii) any other MOU provision affecting the calculation of leave balances upon termination.
11.9 Educational Incentive. The City shall adopt procedures that encourage and support employees in pursuing further education and professional development that benefits both the employee and the organization. All regular employees are eligible to participate in this program.
The maximum reimbursement amount per employee shall not exceed $4,000 in any payroll calendar year. The total lifetime reimbursement amount per employee shall not exceed $12,000.
Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 40 | P a g e Covered Education: Education covered by this provision must be in:
- A licensed public or private school or college
- A recognized training program leading to a professional certification - Academic or professional certification programs
- Recertification programs
Postgraduate programs (Master's degree programs or higher) can be covered when it is determined that the program has some reasonable relationship to the job performed by the employee or to prepare for a promotional opportunity within this employment.
Covered Expenses:
- Tuition fees for accredited courses related to the employee's current role or potential future roles within the organization
- Required textbooks and course materials
- Examination fees
- Certification and recertification costs
Reimbursement:
- Reimbursement will be provided upon successful completion of the course with a grade of C or better (or "Pass" for pass/fail courses) - For certification programs, reimbursement will be provided upon successful completion of the program or obtaining the certification - Employees must submit proof of completion and receipts for expenses within 60 days of course or program completion
Service Commitment:
Employees receiving educational assistance must commit to remaining with the organization for at least one year after completing the reimbursed course or program.
If an employee voluntarily leaves the organization before this period, they may be required to repay a prorated portion of the reimbursement.
Taxation:
Reimbursements may be subject to taxation in accordance with current IRS regulations.
ARTICLE 12 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
12.1. Regular Part-Time – Eligible for all benefits.
Prorate the following banks based on permanent work schedule:
Section 6.3 Vacation Leave
Section 6.4 Holidays/Float Hours.
Section 6.7 Sick Leave
Section 11.6 Life Insurance
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APPENDIX A - DEFINITIONS
Grievance
A complaint filed by an employee alleging a violation of the agreement. Grievances follow a specific process outlined in the Regulations for resolution.
Regular Employee
A regular employee shall be a full-time exempt or non-exempt employee working a regular or predetermined schedule, even though at odd hours, who is compensated on an hourly wage or salary basis and receives fringe benefits. Hourly, Part-Time, seasonal or emergency employees shall not be considered as regular employees.
Seniority
The length of continuous service a regular employee has with the employer, which determines factors like job bidding, layoffs, vacation time, and other benefits as outlined in the Regulations.
Regular Rate of Pay
The employee's normal base hourly rate of pay including stipends, as defined by the FLSA, which is used to calculate overtime and other premium pay.
Straight Pay
The employee's regular pay rate for hours worked paid at 1.0 as it does not qualify for overtime or other premium pay.
Base Pay
The predetermined hourly rate of pay for an employee's job classification or position, before any additional pay such as stipends, differentials, bonuses, or overtime.
CalPERS, when calculating special compensation, items must be included in a written labor policy or agreement and meet the definition of CCR section 571 for classic members or CCR section 571.1 for new members to be reportable.
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Group Position
Professional Accountant II
Exec Accounting Services Manager
Confidential Administrative Assistant I
Administrative Administrative Assistant II
Confidential Analyst I
Administrative Analyst II
Exec Assistant City Manager
Professional Associate Civil Engineer
Professional Associate Planner
Exec Chief Building Official
Computer Chief Technology Officer
Administrative City Clerk
Exec City Engineer
Exec Code Compliance Manager
Exec Communications/Events Manager
Administrative Deputy City Clerk
Exec Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development Exec Deputy Finance Director
Exec Deputy Fire Chief
Exec Deputy Police Chief
Exec Director of Community and Economic Development
Exec Director of Public Works
Administrative Economic Development Manager
Administrative Engineering Field Project Manager
Computer Enterprise Applications Engineer
Computer Enterprise Systems Analyst
Administrative Events & Recreation Coordinator
Exec Facilities Manager
Exec Financial Services Director
Exec Fire Chief
Administrative Fire Marshal
Professional Fiscal Officer
Computer GIS Engineer
Confidential Human Resources Coordinator
Confidential Human Resources Assistant
Exec Human Resources Manager
Confidential Human Resources Specialist
Professional Land Development Engineer
Non-Rep| Council Approved June 25, 2025 43 | P a g e Administrative Licensing Officer
Administrative Management Analyst
Confidential Payroll Coordinator
Confidential Payroll Specialist
Professional Planning Manager
Exec Police Chief
Exec Public Works Supervisor
Exec Public Works/Environmental Conservation Manager
Administrative Senior Analyst
Professional Senior Engineer
Administrative Senior Human Resources Specialist
Professional Senior Accountant
Computer Senior Network Engineer (IT)
Confidential Webmaster-Graphic Designer
By authority of the City Manager
_________________________________________ ____________________________ Charles P. McClendon Date
City Manager
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 4.H
Meeting Date: June 25, 2025
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Notice of Completion for HSIP Cycle 10: Pedestrian Crossing on Ramon Road and Candlewood Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
To accept and approve the Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Cycle 10:
Pedestrian Crossing on Ramon Road and Candlewood Drive project (C08753), as complete; authorize the City Manager to execute and file a notice of completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. upon expiration of the notice of completion (NOC).
BACKGROUND:
On November 8, 2023, the City Council approved a construction contract with Elenor Belco Electric, Inc. (Belco) for the construction for the HSIP Cycle 10: Pedestrian Crossing on Ramon Road and Candlewood Drive project (C08753). During the same meeting, the Council also approved an agreement with TKE Engineering Services, Inc. (TKE) to perform construction engineering (CE) services of the HSIP Cycle 10 (C08753) project.
The project was constructed on Ramon Road near Candlewood Drive. The project installed a pedestrian signal, ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, minor asphalt repairs, traffic signal interconnect, signing and striping.
DISCUSSION:
Construction started on February 29, 2024, and was completed on May 15, 2025.
TKE and city staff reviewed and inspected the improvements and found the project was built in accordance with all contract requirements and therefore recommend the City Council accept the project as complete.
City Council acceptance is required to approve the project’s final contract amount and release retention funds. Retention funds are monies earned by the contractor withheld from progress payments pending satisfactory completion and final acceptance of the project.
Additionally, City Council acceptance of the project requires an NOC be filed with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office. The NOC is a written notice issued by the owner of the project, or their agent, to notify concerned parties that all work on the project has been completed. This notice also sets a period of thirty-five (35) days from the date the NOC is filed, within which concerned parties may exercise their lien rights against one another. Once the thirty-five-day period has expired, and provided no claims or liens are received, the city can release retention funds to the contractor.
City staff recommends the City Council accept and approve the HSIP Cycle 10: Pedestrian Crossing on Ramon Road and Candlewood Drive project (C08753), as complete; authorize the City Manager to execute and file a notice of completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. upon expiration of the NOC.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of the HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Crossing on Ramon Road and Candlewood Drive (C08753) is as follows:
Authorized Construction Funding:
The table below outlines the construction funding approved by the City Council on November 8, 2023.
DESCRIPTION GENERAL LEDGER
ACCOUNT CODES AMOUNT
ONE TIME
or
ONGOING
Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc.
(Construction contract funded with HSIP)
331-100-150-156-
8800-8802 $1,071,888.00 ONE TIME
TKE Engineering, Inc.
(CE agreement portion funded with HSIP)
331-100-150-156-
8800-8802 $ 18,212.00 ONE TIME
TKE Engineering, Inc.
(CE agreement portion funded with Measure A)
243-100-150-156-
8800-8802 $ 33,181.00 ONE TIME
20% Contingency (Measure A Funds) 243-100-150-156-
8800-8802 $ 216,819.00 ONE TIME
Total $1,340,100.00
The construction of this project was funded through the HSIP Cycle 10 grant and Measure A funds, with the respective amounts outlined below.
Funding Source Amount
HSIP Grant Balance $1,090,100.00
Measure A Funds $ 250,000.00
Authorized Construction Funding $1,340,100.00
Construction Expenditures
1. Final Construction Engineering Cost:
The final CE expenditures with TKE Engineering, Inc. were in the amount of $49,893,68, which includes Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $11,200.00.
2. Final Construction Cost:
The final construction (CON) expenditures with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. were in the amount of $1,218,338.25, which includes change orders in the amount of $146,450.25.
The total construction cost is summarized below:
Based Contract Amount $1,071,888.00
Change Orders $ 146,450.25
Final Construction Cost $1,218,338.25
The final invoice (5% retention) in the amount of $60,916.91 will be released to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., thirty-five (35) days from the date that the NOC is filed should there be no claims or discrepancies in the work completed.
Remaining Authorized Construction Funds:
The project was completed within the authorized construction funding, resulting in a remaining balance of $71,868.07.
Authorized Construction Funding $1,340,100.00
Final CON Costs
Final CE Costs
$1,218,338.25
$ 49,893.68
Balance Remaining $ 71,868.07
The project was completed utilizing the full balances of the HSIP Cycle 10 grants and a partial expenditure of the authorized Measure A funds. As a result, the unexpended Measure A contingency funds, totaling $71,868.07, will be returned to the Measure A fund and made available for allocation to other programmed projects within the city’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Notice of Completion - Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc.
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
City of Cathedral City
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Name Tracey Hermosillo, City Clerk
Street
Address
68700 Ave. Lalo Guerrero
City &
State
Cathedral City
CA 92234
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EXAM
T: CTY UNI
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE ONLY
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice is hereby given that:
1. The undersigned is owner or corporate officer of the owner of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described:
2. The full name of the owner is City of Cathedral City
3. The full address of the owner is 68 -700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234
4. The nature of the interest or estate of the owner is in fee.
(If other than fee, strike “in Fee” and insert, for example, “purchaser under contract of purchase,” or “lessee”)
5. The full names and full addresses of all persons, if any, who hold title with the undersigned as joint tenants or as tenants in common are:
NAMES ADDRESSES
6. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was completed on 05/15/2025 . The work done was:
HSIP Cycle 10: Pedestrian Crossing on Ramon Road at Candlewood Drive (C08753)
7. The name of the contractor, if any, for such work of improvement was Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. 11/08/2023
(If no contractor for work of improvement as a whole, insert “none”) (Date of Contract)
8. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the city of Cathedral City , County of Riverside , State of California, and is described as follows: Installation of pedestrian signal with a median refuge island on Ramon Road.
9. The street address of said property is none
(If no street address has been officially assigned, insert “none”) Dated: 06/04/2025
Signature of owner of corporate officer of owner
named in paragraph 2 or his agent
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the City Manager for the City of Cathedral City the declarant of the foregoing (“President of,” “Manager of,” “A partner of,” “Owner of,” etc.) notice of completion; I have read said notice of completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on , 20 25 , at Cathedral City , California. (Date of signature) (City where signed)
(Personal signature of the individual who is swearing that the contents of the notice of completion are true)
http://www/riversideacr.com/acr/forms/Notice%20of%Completion 06/22/2011 Charles P. McClendon
City Manager, City of Cathedral City
EXEMPT RECORDING FEES PURSUANT TO
CODE SECTION 6130 AND 2733
Charles P. McClendon, City Manager, City of Cathedral City Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 4.I
Meeting Date: June 25, 2025
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Notice of Completion for the Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 Citywide Pavement Striping, Markings, and Markers Project (C08687).
RECOMMENDATION:
To accept and approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Citywide Pavement Striping Markings and Markers project (C08687), as complete; authorize the City Manager to execute and file a notice of completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Cal Stripe Inc. upon expiration of the notice of completion (NOC).
BACKGROUND:
On November 13, 2024, the City Council approved a construction contract with Cal Stripe Inc. for the installation of painted striping, markings, and raised pavement markers on thirty- one (31) roadway segments throughout the city. This work was done as part of the city’s regular maintenance efforts to restripe streets every 2 to 3 years, due to natural wear from daily traffic.
DISCUSSION:
Construction started on January 15, 2025, and was completed on April 1, 2025.
City staff reviewed and inspected the installation of painted striping, markings, and raised pavement markers and found the project was completed in accordance with all contract requirements and therefore recommend the City Council accept the project as complete.
City Council acceptance is required to approve the project’s final contract amount and release retention funds. Retention funds are monies earned by the contractor withheld from progress payments pending satisfactory completion and final acceptance of the project.
Additionally, City Council acceptance of the project requires filing an NOC with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office. The NOC is a written notice issued by the owner of the project, or their agent, to notify concerned parties that all work on the project has been completed. This notice also sets a period of thirty-five (35) days from the date the NOC is filed, within which concerned parties may exercise their lien rights against one another. Once the thirty-five (35) day period has expired, and provided no claims or liens are received, the city can release retention funds to the contractor.
City staff recommends the City Council accept and approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Citywide Pavement Striping Markings and Markers project (C08687), as complete; authorize the City Manager to execute and file a notice of completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Cal Stripe Inc. upon expiration of the notice of completion (NOC).
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of the FY 2024-2025 Citywide Pavement Striping Markings and Markers project (C08687), is as follows:
Authorized Construction Funding:
The table below outlines the construction funding approved by the City Council on November 13, 2024.
DESCRIPTION GENERAL LEDGER
ACCOUNT CODES
PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or
ONGOING
State Gas Tax
Fund 241-400-460-461-8300-8301 C08687 $99,982.50 One Time Measure A Fund 243-400-460-461-8300-8301 C08687 $99,982.50 One Time State Gas Tax
Fund
(Contingency)
241-400-460-461-8300-8301 C08687 $13,017.50 One Time
Measure A Fund
(Contingency) 243-400-460-461-8300-8301 C08687 $13,017.50 One Time Total $226,000.00
The construction of this project was funded through the State Gas Tax and Measure A funds, with the respective amounts outlined below.
Funding Source Amount
State Gas Tax Fund $113,000.00
Measure A $113,000.00
Authorized Construction Funding $226,000.00
Final Construction Cost
The final construction expenditures with Cal Stripe Inc. were in the amount of $229,335.25, which includes change orders in the amount of $29,370.25. The total construction cost is summarized below:
Funding Source Amount
Based Contract Amount $199,965.00
Change Orders $29.370.25
Construction Cost 229,335.25
An additional expenditure in the amount of $3,335.25 is required to cover maintenance costs associated with the project. This unanticipated cost resulted from including additional residential streets that were not identified in the original bid documents and were not included in the initial funding. The additional expense will be covered using available funds from the Public Works Maintenance, Account No. 100-400-410-411-8300-8301.
The final invoice (5% retention) in the amount of $11,446.76 will be released to Cal Stripe Inc. thirty-five (35) days from the date that the NOC is filed should there be no claims or discrepancies in the work completed.
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. Notice of Completion - Cal Stripe Inc.
(“President of,” “Manager of,” “A partner of,” “Owner of,” etc.)
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Name
Street
Address
City &
State
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE ONLY
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice is hereby given that:
1. The undersigned is owner or corporate officer of the owner of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described:
2. The full name of the owner is
3. The full address of the owner is
4. The nature of the interest or estate of the owner is in fee. (If other than fee, strike “in Fee” and insert, for example, “purchaser under contract of purchase,” or “lessee”)
5. The full names and full addresses of all persons, if any, who hold title with the undersigned as joint tenants or as tenants in common are:
NAMES ADDRESSES
6. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was completed on . The work done was:
7. The name of the contractor, if any, for such work of improvement was (If no contractor for work of improvement as a whole, insert “none”) (Date of Contract)
8. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the city of , County of , State of California, and is described as follows:
9. The street address of said property is
(If no street address has been officially assigned, insert “none”) Dated:
Signature of owner of corporate officer of owner
named in paragraph 2 or his agent
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the the declarant of the foregoing notice of completion; I have read said notice of completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge .
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on , 20 , at , California.
(Date of signature) (City where signed)
(Personal signature of the individual who is swearing that the contents of the notice of completion are true)
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EXAM
http://www/riversideacr.com/acr/forms/Notice%20of%Completion 06/22/2011 Charles P. McClendon
City Manager, City of Cathedral City
EXEMPT RECORDING FEES PURSUANT TO
CODE SECTION 6130 AND 2733
Charles P. McClendon
City Manager, City of Cathedral City
City of Cathedral City
Tracey Hermosillo, City Clerk
68700 Ave. Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City
CA 92234
City of Cathedral City
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234
None
04/01/2025
Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Citywide Pavement Striping, Markings, and Markers Project (C08687) Cal Stripe Inc.
Cathedral City
Riverside installation of painted striping, markings,
and raised pavement markers on city streets.
06/25/2025
City Manager for the City of Cathedral City
25 Cathedral City
none
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 4.J
Meeting Date: June 25, 2025
From: Michael Contreras, Fire Chief
Title: Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the Revised Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) Map.
RECOMMENDATION:
To waive reading beyond the title, provide second reading and approve an ordinance adopting the March 24, 2025 final updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) map.
BACKGROUND:
On June 3, 2008, City Council approved Ordinance No 2008-661 to add sections 8.12.070 and 8.12.080 to the Municipal Code to reduce the threat of uncontrolled fires by designating Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) map as recommended from the California Department of Forestry. After re-analyzing our area, the Department of Forestry (DFFP) submitted an updated version, which was then presented to Council and adopted on February 10, 2010.
On March 24, 2025 Cal Fire released final maps for Local Responsibility Area. This update integrates new climate science, fire modeling, and ember transport data to better reflect long- term wildfire hazards.
Cathedral City has no high or very high zones. According top the maps, Cathedral City has only moderate zones.
On April 23, 2025, Cathedral City Fire & EMS made a public presentation of the new fire maps at the City Council meeting.
On May 28, 2025, the City Council introduced and provided the first reading to an ordinance adopting the March 24, 2025 final updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) map DISCUSSION:
The Oakland Hills fire in 1991 prompted the 1992 "Bates Bill," Assembly Bill 337 (Government Code 51175-51189). It instructed the Director of DFFP to classify lands in the state in accordance with whether a very high fire hazard is present so that public officials are able to take measures that will reduce the potential intensity of uncontrolled fires that threaten to destroy resources, life, or property.
Exhibit A, the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone map, dated March 24, 2025 identifies the changes within the city as recommended by the Department of Forestry.
The recommendations are a result of a model that took into account factors such as fire history, existing and potential fuel, flame length, blowing embers, terrain, weather and the likelihood of buildings igniting.
While these maps are hazard-based (long-term likelihood and behavior), insurance providers use different short-term risk models, though they may use similar datasets.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal E – Safety
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2025 Ordinance
2. 2025 FHSZ Map
City and County boundaries as of 10/22/24 (CA Board of Equalization) CAL FIRE State Responsibility Areas (SRA25_1)
CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZSRA23_3, FHSZLRA_25_1) Data Sources:
Daniel Berlant, State Fire Marshal, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Joe Tyler, Director/Fire Chief, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources, CA Natural Resources Agency Gavin Newsom, Governor, State of CaliforniaThe State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire Pr
otection make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of data or maps. Neither the State nor the Department shall be liable under any circumstances for any direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any user or third party on account of, or arising from, the use of data or maps. and other relevant factors including areas where winds
ha
ve been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is e
xpected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, Government Code section 51178 requires the State Fire
Mar
shal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high,
and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent Waterbody
Federal Responsibility
Area (FRA)Unzoned LRA
Incorporated City
Projection: NAD 83 California Teale Albers
Scale: 1:65,000 at 1
1" x 17"
0 1 2 3 4 5Km
0 1 2 3Mi
Moderate
Moderate
Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in Local Responsibility Area (LRA), as Identified b
y the State Fire Marshal
Cathedral
City
10 Ramon Rd
111
UNINCORPORATED
RIVERSIDE CO.
UNINCORPORATED
RIVERSIDE CO.
DESERT HOT
SPRINGS
PALM DESERT
PALM SPRINGS
RANCHO MIRAGE
March 24, 2025
As Identified by the
S
tate Fire Marshal
Local Responsibility Area
Fire Hazard Se
verity Zones
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY – RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility
Area (SRA), Ef
fective April 1, 2024
ORDINANCE NO 2025 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 8.12.070(8) OF
THE CATHEDRAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT
THE CURRENT FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES (FHSZ)
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE
PROTECTION IN COORDINATION WITH THE OFFICE OF
THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature has declared that the prevention of fires is a matter of statewide concern; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature has directed the Director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) to identify areas as fire hazard severity zones (FHSZ) in all counties based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas; and WHEREAS, the determination of an area as FHSZ is based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the designation of FHSZ areas is so that public officials are able to identify measures that will retard the rate of spread and reduce the potential intensity of uncontrolled fires that threaten to destroy resources, life, or property; and WHEREAS, the FHSZ map, attached as Exhibit "A", dated March 24, 2025, identifies the FHSZ areas located within the City as recommended by CALFIRE, based on a model that took into account factors such as fire history, existing and potential fuel, flame length, blowing embers, terrain, weather and the likelihood of buildings igniting; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 51179, in the absence of findings supported by substantial evidence that the requirements of Government Code section 51182 are not necessary for effective fire protection within the FHSZ areas, the City Council must designate, by ordinance, FHSZ areas within the City as recommended by the Director of CALFIRE; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to designate the FHSZ areas within the City as recommended by the Director of CALFIRE without local amendments.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8.12.070 (B)
8.12.070 Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones
B. The designated Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the City are depicted upon the Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) Map, dated March 24, 2025, a copy of which shall be available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk.
Section 2. SEVERABILITY
The City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this ordinance as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect
Section 3. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
All the provisions of the Cathedral City Municipal Code as heretofore adopted by the City of Cathedral City that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its second reading by the City Council.
Section 5. CERTIFICATION
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held on , 2025 by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Nancy Ross, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Tracey R. Hermosillo, City Clerk Eric S. Vail, City Attorney Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 4.K
Meeting Date: June 25, 2025
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Second Reading of an Ordinance to Adopt the 2025 Citywide Speed Limit Survey
RECOMMENDATION:
To provide second reading, by title only, and adopt an ordinance approving the Engineering and Traffic Survey prepared by Albert A. Webb Associates and establishing the 2025 Citywide Speed Limits in Cathedral City.
BACKGROUND:
The California Vehicle Code requires that cities establish speed limits, greater than 25 mph, based on an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) completed by a California registered Traffic Engineer. These surveys should be updated every five years and may be extended to seven (7) or ten (10) years if the city engineer determines that specific criteria have been met and no significant changes in roadway or traffic conditions have occurred. The city’s last Citywide Speed Survey was updated seven (7) years ago in 2019 and extended in 2024.
On October 8, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43), which amended the California Vehicle Code to strengthen traffic safety regulations. The bill extends the validity of speed limits established through Engineering and Traffic Surveys from seven (7) to up to fourteen (14) years, contingent upon certification by a registered engineer. It also enhances local agencies’ authority to adjust speed limits based on safety considerations, land use, and the presence of vulnerable pedestrian groups, including children, seniors, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Furthermore, AB 43 authorizes reduced speed limits within “business activity districts” and updates the process for conducting traffic surveys to support these changes.
Given the extension of the 2019 Citywide Speed Survey under AB 43 and recent changes to the city's roadway network due to infrastructure projects, city staff determined that it was necessary to assess whether the current speed limits remain appropriate. This transition period provided an opportunity to evaluate roadway safety, traffic flow, and community concerns, all of which are essential in deciding whether updates to the posted speed limits are needed.
In November of 2024, the City Council approved a proposal from its traffic engineering consultant, Albert A. Webb Associates (Webb), to conduct an Engineering and Traffic Survey (Study) of the City’s General Plan roadways for a not to exceed amount of $45,012.00. This Study has been concluded and includes all arterial, major highways, secondary highways and collector roads in Cathedral City.
In March 2025, Webb submitted a draft of the Study to city staff for review. Upon completing their evaluation, staff provided recommendations for several modifications. The draft was subsequently presented to the City Council during a Study Session on May 14, 2025, to provide an update and obtain feedback. During the session, the City Council recommended re-evaluating the following segments:
Street From To Council Recommendation
Date Palm Drive Vista Chino 30th Avenue Reduce from 55 MPH to 50 MPH Date Palm Drive 30th Avenue McCallum Way Maintain speed at 45 MPH Vista Chino Drive West City Limits Landau Boulevard Reduce from 55 MPH to 50 MPH Vista Chino Drive Landau Boulevard Avenida Maravilla Reduce from 55 MPH to 50 MPH Vista Chino Drive Avenida Maravilla Date Palm Drive Reduce from 55 MPH to 50 MPH Whispering Palm Trail 30th Avenue McCallum Way Maintain speed at 25 MPH In response to the City Council’s recommendations, Webb conducted a re-evaluation of six (6) proposed roadway segment changes, applying the methodology and requirements outlined in the California Vehicle Code, as well as the amendments introduced through Assembly Bill 43. This review supported five (5) of the six (6) recommended changes.
The recommendation to maintain a 25 MPH speed limit on Whispering Palms Trail, between 30th Avenue and McCallum Way, required further analysis due to insufficient current data.
Given its exclusion from the 2019 Citywide Speed Survey and various roadway considerations, Webb recommended postponing changes to this segment’s speed limit and revisiting the ordinance once updated survey data is available.
On May 21, 2025, city staff presented the Study, along with the associated City Council recommendations, to the Cathedral City Planning Commission. The Commission approved a recommendation for the City Council to adopt the Study and suggested an increase in the speed limit on Cathedral Canyon Drive between Kings Road and Terrace Road. Upon review, Webb recommended that the existing posted speed limit be retained, citing the residential character of the corridor and referencing the findings of the 2019 Citywide Speed Study, which was previously approved by the City Council.
At its May 28, 2025, meeting, the City Council reviewed and approved the Planning Commission's recommendation to adopt the Study. In addition, the City Council introduced and conducted the first reading of an Ordinance proposing modifications to the posted speed limits on thirteen (13) roadway segments. This Ordinance also serves to update Ordinance No. 823, which established speed limits in 2019 (attached hereto).
A summary of the proposed speed limit adjustments, as detailed in the Study, is presented in the table below.
Street From To Speed Modification
Date Palm Drive Vista Chino 30th Avenue Reduce from 55 MPH to 50 MPH McCallum Way Date Palm Drive Santoro Drive Reduce from 30 MPH to 25 MPH McCallum Way Santoro Drive Da Vall Drive Reduce from 30 MPH to 25 MPH Mountain View Road Varner Road North City Limits Reduce from 55 MPH to 50 MPH Palm Drive Interstate 10 Varner Road Reduce from 60 MPH to 55 MPH Ramon Road Date Palm Drive Neuma Drive Reduce from 50 MPH to 45 MPH Ramon Road Neuma Drive Da Vall Drive Reduce from 50 MPH to 45 MPH Santoro Drive 30th Avenue McCallum Way Increase from 25 MPH to 35 MPH Varner Road West City Limits Edom Hill Road Reduce from 55 MPH to 50 MPH Vista Chino West City Limits Landau Boulevard Reduce from 55 MPH to 50 MPH Vista Chino Landau Boulevard Avenida Maravilla Reduce from 55 MPH to 50 MPH Vista Chino Avenida Maravilla Date Palm Drive Reduce from 55 MPH to 50 MPH The speed limit adjustments for the thirteen (13) roadway segments are outlined in Ordinance No. 2025-XX, which is attached to this staff report. The Ordinance establishes the proposed speed limits for all arterial roads, major highways, secondary highways, and collector roads within Cathedral City, based on the findings and recommendations of the 2025 Citywide Speed Survey.
DISCUSSION:
Approval of the second reading and adoption of an ordinance will establish the 2025 Engineering and Traffic Study as the official basis for the city’s posted speed limits, ensuring continued enforcement and compliance with state requirements.
Based on the findings presented in the Study, city staff recommend that the City Council approve the second reading of an ordinance adopting the Engineering and Traffic Study prepared by Albert A. Webb Associates, thereby establishing the Study as the official 2025 Citywide Speed Limits for the City of Cathedral City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The implementation of this Study will incur costs associated with the removal, replacement, and installation of speed limit signage. These activities will be conducted by the Public Works Department to ensure compliance with the adopted 2025 Citywide Speed Limits Study. It is estimated that approximately 80 new speed limit signs will be required along the 13 roadway segments subject to revised speed limits.
The total estimated cost for the removal, replacement, and installation of the new speed limit signs is $20,160. This estimate includes approximately $16,800 allocated for labor and materials, with an additional contingency of 20% ($3,360) to address any unforeseen expenses.
The funding for this expenditure will be provided from the existing appropriations within the Public Works Gas Tax (241) and Measure A (243) Maintenance and Operating Budget.
Fiscal
Year DESCRIPTION GENERAL LEDGER
ACCOUNT CODES
PROJECT
CODE AMOUNT
ONE TIME
or
ONGOING
2025-2026 Gas Tax Materials
and Supplies
241-400-460-461-
8200-8201 N/A 10,080.00 ONE TIME
2025-2026
Measure A
Materials and
Supplies
243-400-460-461-
8200-8201 N/A 10,080.00 ONE TIME
2025-2026 Total $20,160.00
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal E: Safety
Objective: Cathedral City is safe for all who live, work, visit and play in our community.
Action E-2: Continue to explore and utilize technology to promote public safety.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Attachment 1 - Speed Survey Recommendations Table
2. Attachment 2- 2025 Cathedral City Speed Survey Report
3. Attachment 3- 2025 Speed Limit Ordinance No.
4. Attachment 4- Adopted Ord 823 - 2019 Speed Limits
October 2017
January 2018
February 2018
April
CITY OF RIALTO
STREETLIGHT BENEFIT ANALYSIS
May 2018
2020
MOUNTAIN VIEW WAREHOUSE PROJECT
TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
City of Cathedral City
Engineering & Traffic Survey
May 2025
CERTIFICATION
I, Nicholas Lowe, do hereby certify that this Engin eering and Traffic Survey for the City of Cathedral City was performed under my supervisio n. I certify that I am experienced in performing surveys of this type and duly registered in the State of California as a Professional Civil and Traffic Engineer.
Nicholas Lowe
RCE# 87666
TE# 3065
5/18/2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - Introduction .............................................................................................. 1-1 Regulations and Guidelines __________________________________________________ _ 1-1 Requirements and Methodology of an Engineering and Traffic Survey ______________ 1-5 SECTION 2 - Speed Survey Evaluation .................................................. ..................... 2-1 Field Review __________________________________________________ ______________ 2-3 Statistical Analysis Factors ____________________________________________________ 2-3 2014 CA MUTCD Standard __________________________________________________ _ 2-4 Collision History __________________________________________________ ___________ 2-5 SECTION 3 - Results and Recommendations .................................................. .......... 3-1 Avenida Maravilla ____________________________________________________________ 3-5 Cathedral Canyon Drive __________________________________________________ ____ 3-7 Date Palm Drive __________________________________________________ __________ 3-11 Da Vall Drive _______________________________________________________________ 3-16 Dave Kelly Road ____________________________________________________________ 3-18 Dinah Shore Drive __________________________________________________ ________ 3-19 East Palm Canyon Drive _____________________________________________________ 3-21 Edom Hill Road _____________________________________________________________ 3-23 Gerald Ford Drive ___________________________________________________________ 3-24 Landau Boulevard __________________________________________________ ________ 3-26 McCallum Way __________________________________________________ ___________ 3-29 Mountain View Road __________________________________________________ ______ 3-31 Palm Drive _________________________________________________________________ 3-32 Perez Road __________________________________________________ ______________ 3-33 Plumley Road __________________________________________________ ____________ 3-35 Ramon Road _______________________________________________________________ 3-37 San Antonio Drive __________________________________________________ ________ 3-40 Santoro Drive __________________________________________________ ____________ 3-41 San Luis Rey Drive __________________________________________________ _______ 3-42 Tachevah Drive _____________________________________________________________ 3-43 Varner Road __________________________________________________ _____________ 3-45
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Vista Chino Drive __________________________________________________ _________ 3-47 30 th Avenue __________________________________________________ ______________ 3-49 33 rd Avenue ________________________________________________________________ 3-51 35 th Avenue __________________________________________________ ______________ 3-52
LIST OF TABLES
Table 2-1 – Survey Locations and Limits ............................................................................................ 2-1 Table 2-2 – 2022 California State Highways Collision Rate ............................................................. 2-5 Table 2-3 - Collision Rate from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024 ....................................... 2-5 Table 2-4 - Road Segment Collision Rates from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024 ......... 2-6 Table 3-1 - Speed Survey Recommendations .................................................................................... 3-1
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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
This Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) is inten ded to serve as the basis for the establishment and enforcement of speed limits for s elected streets within Cathedral City. This survey was authorized by the city and independently conducted by the private consulting firm Albert A. Webb Associates (WEBB).
Engineering and traffic surveys for speed limits sh ould be conducted every seven (7), or fourteen (14) years for the purpose of complying wi th California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802.
Regulations and Guidelines
AB 43 defines Assembly Bill 43. This bill would extend the period that a speed limit justified by a traffic and engineering survey conducted more the 7 years ago remains valid, for purposes of speed enforcement, if evaluated by a registered engineer, as specified, to 14 years.
This bill would also exempt a senior zone and busin ess activity district, as defined, from those provisions.
This bill makes several changes to existing speed limit laws, including:
1) Vulnerable Pedestrians : Local authorities are authorized to consider the safety of vulnerable groups when adjusting speed li mits based on engineering and traffic surveys and allows an addit ional 5 mph reduction of the posted speed limits.
2) Speed Limits in Business/Residential Districts : The bill establishes a 25 mph speed limit on state highways within business o r residential districts and allows Caltrans to change speed limits in these areas.
3) Lower Speed Limits : It permits Caltrans and local authorities to set speed limits as low as 15 or 20 mph on state highways.
4) School and Business Activity Districts: Local au thorities can lower speed limits near business activity districts and s chools without an engineering survey, with a warning period for viola tions during the first 30 days of implementation.
5) Traffic Surveys and Enforcement : The bill allows for further speed limit reductions and requires updates to the California M anual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. It also establishes a time line for implementing these changes related to a new online traffic adjudication tool.
6) Speed Trap and Speed Limit Validity : The bill extends the validity of speed limits justified by engineering surveys from 7 to 14 years, and exempts senior zones and business activity district s from certain speed trap rules
These changes aim to improve safety and allow more flexibility in setting speed limits, particularly around vulnerable populations and specific districts.
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SECTION 1. Section 627 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
627. (a) “Engineering and traffic survey,” as used in this code, means a survey of highway and traffic conditions in accordance with methods deter mined by the Department of Transportation for use by state and local authorities.
SEC. 7. Section 22358.7 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:
22358.7. (a) If a local authority, after completing an engineering and traffic survey, finds that the speed limit is still more th an is reasonable or safe, the local authority may, by ordinance, determine and declare a prima facie speed limit that has been reduced an additional five miles per hour for either of the following reasons:
(1) The portion of highway has been designated as a safety corridor. A local authority shall not deem more tha n one-fifth of their streets as safety corridors.
(2) The portion of highway is adjacent to any land or facility that generates high concentrations of bicyclists or pede strians, especially those from vulnerable groups such as chi ldren, seniors, persons with disabilities, and the unhoused.
(b) (1) As used in this section, “safety corridor” shall be defined by the Department of Transportation in the next revisi on of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device s. In making this determination, the department shall consider h ighways that have the highest number of serious injuries and fatalities based on collision data that may be derived from, but not li mited to, the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System.
(2) The Department of Transportation shall, in the next revision of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control De vices, determine what constitutes land or facilities that generate high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians, as used in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a). In making this determination, the department shall consider density, road use type, and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure present on a section of highway.
(c) A local authority may not lower a speed limit a s authorized by this section until June 30, 2024, or until the Judi cial Council has developed an online tool for adjudicating infractio n violations statewide as specified in Article 7 (commencing wit h Section 68645) of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Government Code, whichever is sooner.
(d) A local authority shall issue only warning citations for violations of exceeding the speed limit by 10 miles per hour o r less for the first 30 days that a lower speed limit is in effect as authorized by this section.
CVC Division 11, Chapter 7 defines the California S peed Laws. CVC Section 22352 indicates that prima facie speed limits are 15 miles per hour (mph) at unprotected railroad grade crossings, uncontrolled highway intersections with sight restrictions, and on any alley. In addition, the prima facie speed limit is 25 mph in residence and business districts, when approaching or passing a school building or grounds thereof, or when passing a senior center or other facility primarily used by senior citizens. C VC Division 1 defines a business district and residence district in Sections 235 and 515, respectively.
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A “business district” is that portion of a highway and the property contiguous thereto (a) upon one side of which highw ay, for a distance of 600 feet, 50 percent or more of the contiguous prop erty fronting thereon is occupied by buildings in use for business, or (b ) upon both sides of which highway, collectively, for a distance of 300 feet, 50 percent or more of the contiguous property fronting thereon is so o ccupied. A business district may be longer than the distances specified in this section if the above ratio of buildings in use for business to the length of the highway exists. 1
A “residence district” is that portion of a highway and the property contiguous thereto, other than a business district, (a) upon one side of which highway, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures, or (b) upon both sid es of which highway, collectively, within a distance of a quarter of a m ile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures. A residence district may be longer than one-quarter of a mile if the above ratio of separat e dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the highway exists. 2
Section 2235 7(a) permits the establishment of speed limits greater than 25 mph based on the following text:
Whenever a local authority determines upon the basi s of an engineering and traffic survey that a speed greater than 25 mil es per hour would facilitate the orderly movement of vehicular traffi c and would be reasonable and safe upon any street other than a st ate highway otherwise subject to a prima facie limit of 25 mile s per hour, the local authority may by ordinance determine and declare a prima facie speed limit of 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, or 60 miles per ho ur or a maximum speed limit of 65 miles per hour, whichever is found most appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and is reasonable and safe. 3 Therefore, the CVC allows local authorities to incr ease the prima facie limits by ordinance or resolution to appropriate limits as determined by a n engineering and traffic survey. Posted speed limits not defined in the CVC or established by ordinance are not valid. The CVC requires that speed surveys must be performed with the use o f radar or other electronic devices at locations where speed limits are to be enforced wit h the use of radar. The current survey must be completed within five years as specified in Sect ion 40802(a), seven years as specified in Section 40802(c), or ten years as specified in Sect ion 40802(c), of the date of the preceding survey. A survey allowed to expire passed the valid duration of the previous survey would constitute a speed trap as defined in Sections 40802 of the CVC:
(1) (a) A “speed trap” is either of the following:
1 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code , Division 1, Section 235, 2025 2 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code , Division 1, Section 515, 2025 3 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code , Division 11, Chapter 7, Section 22357, 2025
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(1) A particular section of a highway measured as t o distance and with boundaries marked, designated, or otherwise de termined in order that the speed of a vehicle may be calculated by securing the time it takes the vehicle to travel the known distance.
(2) A particular section of a highway with a prima facie speed limit that is provided by this code or by local ordinance under paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 22352, or established under Section 22354, 22357, 22358, or 22358.3, if that prima facie speed limit is not justified by an engineering and traffic survey conducted within five years prior to the date of th e alleged violation, and enforcement of the speed limit invol ves the use of radar or any other electronic device that measures the speed of moving objects. This paragraph does not apply to a local street, road, school zone, senior zone, business activity d istrict, or speed limit adopted under Section 22358.7 or 22358.8.
(2) A “speed trap” is either of the following:
(A) A particular section of a highway measured as t o distance and with boundaries marked, designated, or otherwise de termined in order that the speed of a vehicle may be calculated by securing the time it takes the vehicle to travel the known distance.
(B) (i) A particular section of a highway or state highway with a prima facie speed limit that is provided by this code or by local ordinance under paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 2 2352, or established under Section 22354, 22357, 22358, or 2 2358.3, if that prima facie speed limit is not justified by an engineering and traffic survey conducted within one of the followin g time periods, prior to the date of the alleged violation, and enf orcement of the speed limit involves the use of radar or any other electronic device that measures the speed of moving objects:
(I) Except as specified in subclause (II), seven years.
(II) If an engineering and traffic survey was condu cted more than seven years prior to the date of the alleged violat ion, and a registered engineer evaluates the section of the hi ghway and determines that no significant changes in roadway o r traffic conditions have occurred, including, but not limite d to, changes in adjoining property or land use, roadway width, or t raffic volume, 14 years.
(ii) This subparagraph does not apply to a local st reet, road, or school zone, senior zone, business activity district, or speed limit adopted under Section 22358.7 or 22358.8.
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Requirements and Methodology of an Engineering and Traffic Survey
Speed zones are primarily established to protect th e public from the unreasonable behavior of reckless, unreliable, or otherwise dangerous driver s. Speed limits are normally set near the 85th-percentile speed that statistically represents one standard deviation above the average speed. The 85th-percentile speed is defined as the speed at or below which 85 percent of traffic is moving. Speed limits established on this basis c onform to the greater majority of motorists as to what speed is reasonable and prudent, and are no t dependent on the judgment of one or a few individuals.
The Engineering and Traffic Survey, as defined in C VC Section 627, must consider the prevailing speeds, accident records, and highway, t raffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver. Local authorities may also consider residential density and pedestrian and bicycle safety. Speed zones are also establishe d to advise motorist of road conditions or hazards, which may not be readily apparent to a rea sonable driver. For this reason, a field review of related road/traffic variables is conduct ed which is considered in combination with the statistical data and collision history of a particu lar roadway segment to determine a safe and reasonable speed limit. The specific procedures used in the performance of an Engineering and Traffic Study are outlined in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device s, 2014 Edition (CA MUTCD). The statistical factors used to analyz e the collected speed survey data and additional factors as noted in the CA MUTCD to consider are defined in the following section.
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SECTION 2 - SPEED SURVEY EVALUATION
Seventy-three (73) locations were evaluated by WEBB are included in this report. The location and the limits of each roadway segment are listed in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 – Survey Locations and Limits
Street From To
Avenida Maravilla Vista Chino Tachevah Drive
Avenida Maravilla Tachevah Drive 30th Avenue
Avenida Maravilla 30th Avenue McCallum Way
Avenida Maravilla McCallum Way Ramon Road
Cathedral Canyon Drive Ramon Road 33rd Avenue
Cathedral Canyon Drive 33rd Avenue Dinah Shore Drive
Cathedral Canyon Drive Dinah Shore Drive Paseo Real
Cathedral Canyon Drive Paseo Real Kieley Road
Cathedral Canyon Drive Kieley Road Perez Road
Cathedral Canyon Drive Perez Road East Palm Canyon
Drive
Cathedral Canyon Drive East Palm Canyon Drive Kings Road Cathedral Canyon Drive Kings Road Terrace Road
Date Palm Drive Varner Road Vista Chino
Date Palm Drive Vista Chino 30th Avenue
Date Palm Drive 30th Avenue McCallum Way
Date Palm Drive McCallum Way Ramon Road
Date Palm Drive Ramon Road Dinah Shore Drive
Date Palm Drive Dinah Shore Drive 35th Avenue
Date Palm Drive 35th Avenue Gerald Ford Drive
Date Palm Drive Gerald Ford Drive Perez Road
Date Palm Drive Perez Road East Palm Canyon
Drive
Da Vall Drive 30th Avenue Ramon Road
Da Vall Drive Ramon Road Dinah Shore Drive
Da Vall Drive Gerald Ford Drive South City Limits
Dave Kelly Road Date Palm Drive Plumley Road
Dinah Shore Drive West City Limits Cathedral Canyon
Drive
Dinah Shore Drive Cathedral Canyon Drive Date Palm Drive Dinah Shore Drive Date Palm Drive Da Vall Drive
East Palm Canyon Drive Golf Club Drive Perez Road
East Palm Canyon Drive Perez Road Cathedral Canyon
Drive
East Palm Canyon Drive Cathedral Canyon Drive Date Palm Drive East Palm Canyon Drive Date Palm Drive East City Limits Edom Hill Road Varner Road Burrtec Transfer Station
Gerald Ford Drive Date Palm Drive Plumley Road
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Street From To
Gerald Ford Drive Plumley Road Da Vall Drive
Landau Boulevard Verona Road Vista Chino
Landau Boulevard Vista Chino Tachevah Drive
Landau Boulevard Tachevah Drive 30th Avenue
Landau Boulevard 30th Avenue McCallum Way
Landau Boulevard McCallum Way Ramon Road
McCallum Way Landau Boulevard Avenida Maravilla
McCallum Way Avenida Maravilla Date Palm Drive
McCallum Way Date Palm Drive Santoro Drive
McCallum Way Santoro Drive Da Vall Drive
Mountain View Road Varner Road North City Limits
Palm Drive Interstate 10 Varner Road
Perez Road East Palm Canyon Drive Cathedral Canyon
Drive
Perez Road Cathedral Canyon Drive Date Palm Drive Drive Plumley Road Dave Kelley Road Dinah Shore Drive
Plumley Road Dinah Shore Drive 35th Avenue
Plumley Road 35th Avenue Gerald Ford Drive
Ramon Road San Luis Rey Drive Landau Boulevard
Ramon Road Landau Boulevard Cathedral Canyon
Drive
Ramon Road Cathedral Canyon Drive Date Palm Drive
Ramon Road Date Palm Drive Neuma Drive
Ramon Road Neuma Drive Da Vall Drive
San Antonio Drive San Mateo Drive Mission Drive
Santoro Drive 30th Avenue McCallum Way
San Luis Rey Drive Mission Drive Ramon Road
Tachevah Drive Landau Boulevard Avenida Maravilla
Tachevah Drive Avenida Maravilla Date Palm Drive
Varner Road West City Limits Edom Hill Road
Varner Road Edom Hill Road Date Palm Drive
Varner Road Date Palm Drive Bob Hope Drive
Vista Chino West City Limits Landau Boulevard
Vista Chino Landau Boulevard Avenida Maravilla
Vista Chino Avenida Maravilla Date Palm Drive
30th Avenue Landau Boulevard Avenida Maravilla
30th Avenue Avenida Maravilla Date Palm Drive
30th Avenue Date Palm Drive Santoro Drive
30th Avenue Santoro Drive Da Vall Drive
33rd Avenue Cathedral Canyon Drive Date Palm Drive
35th Avenue Date Palm Drive Plumley Road
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Field Review
Speed data was collected using calibrated radar spe ed guns and was performed by a sub- consultant to WEBB, Counts Unlimited. Each of the r adar speed surveys were made from an inconspicuously parked, unmarked vehicle. An effort was made to ensure that the presence of the vehicle in no way affected the speed of the tra ffic being surveyed. Field information from these speed surveys and other roadway characteristi cs were recorded on field data forms and later coded into engineering software for analysis purposes. CA MUTCD Section 2B.13 indicates that in order for the sample to be repres entative of the actual traffic flow, it is desirabl e to have a minimum sample of 100 vehicles for a spee d zone survey, but in no case should the sample contain less than 50 vehicles. In addition t o speed data, average daily traffic (ADT) volumes for each segment were collected from the su rvey using pneumatic tube counters and radar counts.
Examples of the field data collected for the purpos es of analyzing related roadway characteristics as they pertain to the determinatio n of appropriate speed limits are listed below.
The results of the field review for related roadway and traffic variables are summarized in the next section of this report.
1. Segment length, width and alignment;
2. Level of pedestrian and bicycle activity, truck volume;
3. Traffic flow characteristics;
4. Number of lanes and other channelization/stripin g factors;
5. Frequency of intersections, driveways, on-street parking, bike lanes;
6. Locations of stop signs, traffic signals, and ot her regulatory traffic control devices;
7. Roadway condition, bumps and dips;
8. Obstructions to driver/pedestrian visibility;
9. Land use and proximity of schools, parks/recreat ion areas and senior centers;
10. Uniformity with existing speed zones in adjacent jurisdictions; and
11. Any other unusual conditions or hazards not readily apparent to the driver. Statistical Analysis Factors
Significant factors used to analyze the collected survey data are summarized below:
• 85th-Percentile Speed . The critical speed, or the 85th-percentile speed, is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This factor is the primary guide in determining what speed the majority of dri vers find safe and reasonable.
Therefore, the practice is to set the speed limit t o the nearest 5 mph increment from the 85th-percentile speed unless other factors require a lower limit. Speed limits set on this basis provide law enforcement officials with a mean s of controlling reckless or unreliable drivers who will not conform to what the majority finds reasonable. • 10-mph Pace . The 10-mph pace is the 10-mph increment range whi ch contains the largest number of recorded vehicles. This factor is a measure of the dispersion of speeds within the sample surveyed. Speed limits should normally be set to fall within the 10-mph pace, however, conditions not readily appare nt to the driver or adhering to state mandated limits such as in residence districts may require setting speed limits below the 10-mph pace.
• 50th-Percentile Speed . The median speed, or 50th-percentile speed, repre sents the mid-point value within the range of recorded speeds for a particular roadway location. In other words, 50 percent of the vehicles travel fast er than, and 50 percent travel slower
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than, the median speed. This value is another measu re of the central tendency of the vehicle speed distribution. Typically speed limits should not be set below the 50th- percentile speed, since it would result in greater than 50-percent of the drivers exceeding the speed limit.
• 15th-Percentile Speed . The 15th-percentile speed is that speed at or bel ow which 15 percent of the vehicles are traveling. This value i s important in determining the minimum allowable speed limit, given that the vehicles trav eling below this speed tend to obstruct the flow of traffic, thereby increasing the collision potential. • Percent of Vehicles in Pace Speed . The percent of vehicles in the 10-mph pace speed is an indication of the grouping of vehicular speed s. Ideally, if all vehicles were traveling at or about the same speed, there would be a reduce d likelihood of vehicular collisions.
In speed limit analysis, the higher the percent of vehicles within the pace speed, the more favorable the speed distribution. The percent of the 10-mph pace is often between 60 and 90 percent.
2014 CA MUTCD Standard
The 2014 CA MUTCD Section 2B.13 sets the standard for establishing posted speed limits:
Standard: 12a When a speed limit is to be posted, i t shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile speed of free-flowing traffic (CVC Section 22358.6(a)), except as shown in the two Opt ions below for rounding down and using 5 mph speed reduction (CVC Section 2 2358.6(b)), or rounding up (CVC Section 22358.6(c)), or if using Standard:
If the speed limit to be posted has had the 5 mph r eduction applied, then an E&TS shall document in writing the conditions and j ustification for the lower speed limit and be approved by a registered Civil o r Traffic Engineer. The reasons for the lower speed limit shall be in compl iance with CVC Sections 627 and 22358.5. additional 5 mph speed reduction on local agency ro adways for safety corridor designation (CVC Section 22358.7(a) (1)) or adjacent to land or facility generating high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians (CVC Section 22358.7(a)(2)).
Option:
1. For cases in which the nearest 5 mph increment o f the 85th- percentile speed would require a rounding down, the posted speed may be reduced by 5 mph from the nearest 5 mp h
increment of the 85th-percentile speed, in complian ce with CVC Sections 627 and 22358.5. CVC Sections 22353, 22353 .2, 22353.3, 22353.4, and 22353.5, may also be consider ed, if applicable. See Standard below for documentation re quirements.
Refer to CVC Section 22358.6(b).
2. For cases in which the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th- percentile speed would require a rounding up, then the speed limit may be rounded down to the nearest 5 mph increment below the 85th percentile speed, if no further reduction is u sed. Refer to CVC Section 21400(b). Refer to CVC Section 22358.6(c).
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Collision History
The Engineering and Traffic Survey forms summarize the available collision information for each of the street segments. The collision information w as gathered from the California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) between January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024.
Based on the number of total collisions per segment studied over the 4 year period and ADT volumes, a collision rate per million vehicle miles was calculated for the segment. To provide a general comparison of the collision rates on the se gment to expected collision rates for similar types of local roadways, the collision rate for the segment was compared to the statewide average rate listed in the 2022 Collision Data on C alifornia State Highways (road miles, travel, collisions, collision rates) 4 as listed in Table 2-2. Only the segments that exp erienced collisions due to unsafe speeds in the studied timeframe are s hown in the table. The calculated collision rate for the segment is shown on Table 2-3.
Table 2-2 – 2022 California State Highways Collision Rate
Table 2-3 - Collision Rate from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024 Collision Rate Formula
(Number of Collisions * 1,000,000)
(Segment Length * ADT * 365 * # of Years)
4 California Department of Transportation, 2022 Collision Data on California State Highways (roa d miles, travel, collisions, collision rates) , revised in 2022
Lane Type Total Accidents per Million Vehicle Miles (AMVM) 2 and 3 Lane Roadway 0.96
4+ Lanes (Undivided Highway) 1. 10
4+ Lanes (Divided Highway) 0.93
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Table 2-4 - Road Segment Collision Rates from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024 Street From To
Averag
e Daily
Traffic
Lane
Type
Number
of
Collisions
(1/1/21-
12/31/24)
Accidents
per
Million
Vehicle
Miles
Avenida Maravilla Vista Chino Tachevah Drive 2,399 2 lanes 0 0.00 Avenida Maravilla Tachevah Drive 30th Avenue 3,183 2 lanes 2 0.87 Avenida Maravilla 30th Avenue McCallum Way 2,453 2 lanes 4 2.23 Avenida Maravilla McCallum Way Ramon Road 2,712 2 lanes 3 1.53 Cathedral Canyon Drive Ramon Road 33rd Avenue 8,765 4-5 lanes 4 0.63 Cathedral Canyon Drive 33rd Avenue Dinah Shore Drive 12,600 4-5 lanes 11 1.19 Cathedral Canyon Drive Dinah Shore Drive Paseo Real 14,964 4-5 lanes 1 0.10 Cathedral Canyon Drive Paseo Real Kieley Road 14,659 4-5 lanes 1 0.08 Cathedral Canyon Drive Kieley Road Perez Road 14,676 4-5 lanes 1 0.43 Cathedral Canyon Drive Perez Road East Palm Canyon Drive 8,667 4-5 lanes 2 0.54 Cathedral Canyon Drive East Palm Canyon Drive Kings Road 5,432 2-4 lanes 0 0 Cathedral Canyon Drive Kings Road Terrace Road 3,887 2 lanes 0 0 Date Palm Drive Varner Road Vista Chino 10,224 2-8 lanes 10 0.57 Date Palm Drive Vista Chino 30th Avenue 23,918 6-7 lanes 2 0.06 Date Palm Drive 30th Avenue McCallum Way 20,963 6-7 lanes 3 0.20 Date Palm Drive McCallum Way Ramon Road 22,160 6-7 lanes 7 0.43 Date Palm Drive Ramon Road Dinah Shore Drive 22,531 5-7 lanes 4 0.12 Date Palm Drive Dinah Shore Drive 35th Avenue 22,799 5-8 lanes 3 0.18 Date Palm Drive 35th Avenue Gerald Ford Drive 19,835 4-5 lanes 2 0.14 Date Palm Drive Gerald Ford Drive Perez Road 21,526 6-7 lanes 3 0.27 Date Palm Drive Perez Road East Palm Canyon Drive 16,590 6-7 lanes 0 0.00 Da Vall Drive 30th Avenue Ramon Road 8,394 4 lanes 0 0.00 Da Vall Drive Ramon Road Dinah Shore Drive 9,853 2-4 lanes 0 0.00 Da Vall Drive Gerald Ford Drive South City Limits 11,854 4 lanes 1 0.12 Dave Kelly Road Date Palm Drive Plumley Road 4,274 2-4 lanes 2 0.64 Dinah Shore Drive West City Limits Cathedral Canyon Drive 23,294 4-5 lanes 6 0.31 Dinah Shore Drive Cathedral Canyon Drive Date Palm Drive 23,420 4-6 lanes 13 0.76 Dinah Shore Drive Date Palm Drive Da Vall Drive 23,116 4-6 lanes 3 0.09 East Palm Canyon Drive Golf Club Drive Perez Road 38,615 4-5 lanes 10 0.23 East Palm Canyon Drive Perez Road Cathedral Canyon Drive 32,292 5-6 lanes 5 0.18 East Palm Canyon Drive Cathedral Canyon Drive Date Palm Drive 32,445 4 lanes 1 0.08 East Palm Canyon Drive Date Palm Drive East City Limits 40,956 5-6 lanes 2 0.09 Edom Hill Road Varner Road Burrtec Transfer Station 2,175 2 lanes 0 0.00 Gerald Ford Drive Date Palm Drive Plumley Road 11,861 4 lanes 1 0.12 Gerald Ford Drive Plumley Road Da Vall Drive 13,716 4 lanes 0 0.00 Landau Boulevard Verona Road Vista Chino 4,702 3 lanes 2 0.59 Landau Boulevard Vista Chino Tachevah Drive 13,922 4-5 lanes 1 0.10 Landau Boulevard Tachevah Drive 30th Avenue 14,375 4-5 lanes 1 0.10 Landau Boulevard 30th Avenue McCallum Way 19,429 4-5 lanes 5 0.35
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Street From To
Averag
e Daily
Traffic
Lane
Type
Number
of
Collisions
(1/1/21-
12/31/24)
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle
Miles
Landau Boulevard McCallum Way Ramon Road 13,183 4-5 lanes 7 0.73 McCallum Way Landau Boulevard Avenida Maravilla 2,581 2 lanes 0 0 McCallum Way Avenida Maravilla Date Palm Drive 5,157 2-3 lanes 2 0.53 McCallum Way Date Palm Drive Santoro Drive 4,419 2-3 lanes 1 0.31 McCallum Way Santoro Drive Da Vall Drive 2,666 2 lanes 0 0.00 Mountain View Road Varner Road North City Limits 13,271 2 lanes 0 0.00 Palm Drive Interstate 10 Varner Road 30,564 4-6 lanes 2 0.05 Perez Road East Palm Canyon Drive Cathedral Canyon Drive 7,951 4-5 lanes 1 0.15 Perez Road Cathedral Canyon Drive Date Palm Drive 10,881 4-5 lanes 5 0.55 Plumley Road Dave Kelley Road Dinah Shore Drive 3,510 2-3 lanes 0 0.00 Plumley Road Dinah Shore Drive 35th Avenue 2,967 2-3 lanes 1 0.46 Plumley Road 35th Avenue Gerald Ford Drive 2,745 2-3 lanes 1 0.50 Ramon Road San Luis Rey Drive Landau Boulevard 39,377 4-7 lanes 4 0.09 Ramon Road Landau Boulevard Cathedral Canyon Drive 37,320 6-7 lanes 7 0.26 Ramon Road Cathedral Canyon Drive Date Palm Drive 34,164 6-7 lanes 0 0.00 Ramon Road Date Palm Drive Neuma Drive 30,617 6-7 lanes 2 0.11 Ramon Road Neuma Drive Da Vall Drive 27,855 6-7 lanes 2 0.08 San Antonio Drive San Mateo Drive Mission Drive 1,142 2 lanes 3 2.78 Santoro Drive 30th Avenue McCallum Way 1,438 2-3 lanes 0 0.00 San Luis Rey Drive Mission Drive Ramon Road 6,091 2-4 lanes 2 0.75 Tachevah Drive Landau Boulevard Avenida Maravilla 1,194 2 lanes 1 0.61 Tachevah Drive Avenida Maravilla Date Palm Drive 1,676 2 lanes 0 0.00 Varner Road West City Limits Edom Hill Road 13,246 2 lanes 0 0.00 Varner Road Edom Hill Road Date Palm Drive 16,831 2-3 lanes 2 0.07 Varner Road Date Palm Drive Bob Hope Drive 4,801 2 lanes 2 0.10 Vista Chino West City Limits Landau Boulevard 23,618 4 lanes 9 0.23 Vista Chino Landau Boulevard Avenida Maravilla 22,500 4-5 lanes 2 0.12 Vista Chino Avenida Maravilla Date Palm Drive 22,858 4 lanes 6 0.37 30th Avenue Landau Boulevard Avenida Maravilla 5,054 2-3 lanes 0 0.00 30th Avenue Avenida Maravilla Date Palm Drive 6,250 2-3 lanes 0 0.00 30th Avenue Date Palm Drive Santoro Drive 9,556 2-3 lanes 1 0.14 30th Avenue Santoro Drive Da Vall Drive 5,846 2-3 lanes 0 0.00 33rd Avenue Cathedral Canyon Drive Date Palm Drive 2,347 2 lanes 3 1.74 35th Avenue Date Palm Drive Plumley Road 939 2 lanes 0 0.00
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SECTION 3 - RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The recommendations contained in this report are intended to establish prima facie speed limits.
Prima facie limits attempt to advise the motorist a nd enforcement of the reasonable speed for a particular section of roadway for the prevailing conditions.
The Engineering and Traffic Survey Sheets presented in this section illustrate the results of a thorough evaluation of the available data and indic ate a recommended speed limit for the street segment surveyed. A summary of the data analysis, a long with the recommended speed limit can be found in Table 3-1 followed by a description of the recommendations for roadway segments with changing posted speed limits or for s peed limits that were rounded down per CVC 21400(b).
Table 3-1 - Speed Survey Recommendations
Street From To
Existing
Speed
85th
%ile
Recommended
Speed Justification
Avenida Maravilla Vista Chino Tachevah Drive 25 MPH 35 MPH 25 MPH Residential District Avenida Maravilla Tachevah Drive 30th Avenue 25 MPH 36 MP H 25 MPH Residential District Avenida Maravilla 30th Avenue McCallum Way 25 MPH 33 MPH 25 MPH Residential District Avenida Maravilla McCallum Way Ramon Road 25 MPH 37 MPH 25 MPH Residential District Cathedral Canyon Drive Ramon Road 33rd Avenue 45 MPH 48 M PH 45 MPH CVC 22358.6 Cathedral Canyon Drive 33rd Avenue Dinah Shore Drive 45 MPH 47 MPH 45 MPH 85th Percentile Cathedral Canyon Drive Dinah Shore Drive Paseo Real 45 MPH 51 MPH 45 MPH CVC 22358.7 Cathedral Canyon Drive Paseo Real Kieley Road 40 MPH 49 MPH 40 MPH CVC 22358.7 & CVC 22358.6
Cathedral Canyon Drive Kieley Road Perez Road 35 MPH 45 MPH 35 MPH CVC 22358.7 Cathedral Canyon Drive Perez Road East Palm Canyon
Drive 35 MPH 40 MPH 35 MPH CVC 22358.7
Cathedral Canyon Drive East Palm Canyon
Drive Kings Road 25 MPH 35 MPH 25 MPH CVC 22358.7
Cathedral Canyon Drive Kings Road Terrace Road 25 MPH 38 MPH 25 MPH Residential District Date Palm Drive Varner Road Vista Chino 55 MPH 56 MPH 55 MPH 85th Percentile
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Street From To Existing
Speed
85th
%ile
Recommended
Speed Justification
Date Palm Drive Vista Chino 30th Avenue 55 MPH 58 MPH 50 MPH CVC 22358.6 & CVC 22358.7
Date Palm Drive 30th Avenue McCallum Way 45 MPH 54 MPH 45 MPH CVC 22358.6 & CVC 22358.7
Date Palm Drive McCallum Way Ramon Road 45 MPH 45 MPH 45 MPH 85th Percentile Date Palm Drive Ramon Road Dinah Shore Drive 45 MPH 49 MPH 45 MPH CVC 22358.6 Date Palm Drive Dinah Shore Drive 35th Avenue 45 MPH 47 MPH 45 MPH 85th Percentile Date Palm Drive 35th Avenue Gerald Ford Drive 45 MPH 47 MPH 45 MPH 85th Percentile Date Palm Drive Gerald Ford Drive Perez Road 40 MPH 45 MPH 40 MPH 85th Percentile & CVC 22358.7
Date Palm Drive Perez Road
East Palm Canyon
Drive
30 / 40
MPH
45 MPH 40 MPH 85th Percentile &
CVC 22358.7
Da Vall Drive 30th Avenue Ramon Road 45 MPH 47 MPH 45 MPH 85t h Percentile Da Vall Drive Ramon Road Dinah Shore Drive 50 MPH 51 MP H 50 MPH 85th Percentile Da Vall Drive Gerald Ford Drive South City Limits 45 MPH 51 MPH 45 MPH CVC 22358.7 Dave Kelly Road Date Palm Drive Plumley Road 35 MPH 41 MPH 35 MPH CVC 22358.7 Dinah Shore Drive West City Limits Cathedral Canyon
Drive 45 MPH 47 MPH 45 MPH 85th Percentile
Dinah Shore Drive Cathedral Canyon
Drive Date Palm Drive 45 MPH 45 MPH 45 MPH 85th Percentile Dinah Shore Drive Date Palm Drive Da Vall Drive 50 MP H 50 MPH 50 MPH 85th Percentile East Palm Canyon Drive Golf Club Drive Perez Road 45 MPH 45 MPH 45 MPH 85th Percentile East Palm Canyon Drive Perez Road Cathedral Canyon
Drive 45 MPH 48 MPH 45 MPH CVC 22358.6
East Palm Canyon Drive Cathedral Canyon
Drive Date Palm Drive 45 MPH 42 MPH 45 MPH CVC 22358.7
East Palm Canyon Drive Date Palm Drive East City Li mits 50 MPH 51 MPH 50 MPH 85th Percentile Edom Hill Road Varner Road Burrtec Transfer
Station 40 MPH 47 MPH 40 MPH CVC 22358.6
Gerald Ford Drive Date Palm Drive Plumley Road 50 MPH 50 MPH 50 MPH 85th Percentile Gerald Ford Drive Plumley Road Da Vall Drive 50 MPH 50 MPH 50 MPH 85th Percentile
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Street From To Existing
Speed
85th
%ile
Recommended
Speed Justification
Landau Boulevard Verona Road Vista Chino 45 MPH 46 MPH 45 MPH 85th Percentile Landau Boulevard Vista Chino Tachevah Drive 45 MPH 52 M PH 45 MPH 85th Percentile Landau Boulevard Tachevah Drive 30th Avenue 45 MPH 50 MPH 45 MPH CVC 22358.7 Landau Boulevard 30th Avenue McCallum Way 45 MPH 52 MPH 45 MPH CVC 22358.7 Landau Boulevard McCallum Way Ramon Road 45 MPH 51 MPH 45 MPH CVC 22358.7 McCallum Way Landau Boulevard Avenida Maravilla 25 MP H 33 MPH 25 MPH Residential District McCallum Way Avenida Maravilla Date Palm Drive 25 MPH 35 MPH 25 MPH CVC 22358.7 McCallum Way Date Palm Drive Santoro Drive 30 MPH 32 MP H 25 MPH Residential District McCallum Way Santoro Drive Da Vall Drive 30 MPH 36 MPH 25 MPH Residential District Mountain View Road Varner Road North City Limits 55 M PH 54 MPH 50 MPH CVC 22358.6 Palm Drive Interstate 10 Varner Road 60 MPH 61 MPH 55 MPH CVC 22358.7 Perez Road East Palm Canyon
Drive
Cathedral Canyon
Drive 40 MPH 43 MPH 40 MPH 85th Percentile
Perez Road Cathedral Canyon
Drive Date Palm Drive 40 MPH 45 MPH 40 MPH CVC 22358.7
Plumley Road Dave Kelley Road Dinah Shore Drive 35 MP H 37 MPH 35 MPH 85th Percentile Plumley Road Dinah Shore Drive 35th Avenue 35 MPH 36 MPH 35 MPH 85th Percentile Plumley Road 35th Avenue Gerald Ford Drive 35 MPH 40 MPH 35 MPH CVC 22358.7 Ramon Road San Luis Rey Drive Landau Boulevard 45 MPH 50 MPH 45 MPH CVC 22358.7 Ramon Road Landau Boulevard Cathedral Canyon
Drive 40 MPH 44 MPH 40 MPH 85th Percentile &
CVC 22358.7
Ramon Road Cathedral Canyon
Drive Date Palm Drive 40 MPH 46 MPH 40 MPH 85th Percentile & CVC 22358.7
Ramon Road Date Palm Drive Neuma Drive 50 MPH 47 MPH 45 M PH 85th Percentile Ramon Road Neuma Drive Da Vall Drive 50 MPH 53 MPH 45 MPH
85th Percentile &
CVC 22358.7
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Street From To Existing
Speed
85th
%ile
Recommended
Speed Justification
San Antonio Drive San Mateo Drive Mission Drive 25 MP H 33 MPH 25 MPH CVC 22358.6 & CVC 22358.7
Santoro Drive 30th Avenue McCallum Way 25 MPH 42 MPH 35 MPH CVC 22358.7 San Luis Rey Drive Mission Drive Ramon Road 25 MPH 34 M PH 25 MPH CVC 22358.6 & CVC 22358.7
Tachevah Drive Landau Boulevard Avenida Maravilla 25 MPH 34 MPH 25 MPH Residential District Tachevah Drive Avenida Maravilla Date Palm Drive 25 M PH 35 MPH 25 MPH Residential District Varner Road West City Limits Edom Hill Road 55 MPH 52 M PH 50 MPH 85th Percentile Varner Road Edom Hill Road Date Palm Drive 55 MPH 56 MP H 55 MPH 85th Percentile Varner Road Date Palm Drive Bob Hope Drive 55 MPH 59 MP H 55 MPH CVC 22358.6 Vista Chino West City Limits Landau Boulevard 55 MPH 56 MPH 50 MPH CVC 22358.7 Vista Chino Landau Boulevard Avenida Maravilla 55 MPH 56 MPH 50 MPH CVC 22358.7 Vista Chino Avenida Maravilla Date Palm Drive 55 MPH 53 MPH 50 MPH CVC 22358.6 30th Avenue Landau Boulevard Avenida Maravilla 35 MPH 39 MPH 35 MPH CVC 22358.6 30th Avenue Avenida Maravilla Date Palm Drive 35 MPH 38 M PH 35 MPH CVC 22358.6 30th Avenue Date Palm Drive Santoro Drive 45 MPH 40 MPH 40 MPH 85th Percentile 30th Avenue Santoro Drive Da Vall Drive 45 MPH 48 MPH 45 MP H CVC 22358.6 33rd Avenue Cathedral Canyon
Drive Date Palm Drive 25 / 30
MPH 34 MPH 30 MPH CVC 22358.6
35th Avenue Date Palm Drive Plumley Road 30 MPH 36 MPH 30 M PH CVC 22358.7
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Avenida Maravilla
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, Avenida Maravilla is separated into four segments:
• Visa Chino Drive and Tachevah Drive
• Tachevah Drive to 30 th Avenue
• 30th Avenue to McCallum Way
• McCallum Way to Ramon Road
Avenida Maravilla, between Vista Chino Drive and Ta chevah Drive is a two (2) lane divided north-south roadway with double yellow center line striping. The studied segment is approximately 2,649 feet long with a curb-to-curb w idth of 36 feet. On-street parking is allowed on both sides of the segment, no existing bike faci lities, and sidewalks exist on both sides throughout the segment. There are two (2) all-way s top intersections and two (2) signalized intersection. The surrounding land uses are residen tial and Panorama Park. There are 25 mph speed limit signs on the roadway segment.
Avenida Maravilla, between Tachevah Dr and 30
th Ave is a two (2) lane divided north-south
roadway with double-yellow centerline striping. The studied segment is 2,625 feet long and 39 feet wide. On-street parking is allowed on both sid es of the segment with no existing bike facilities and sidewalk exists throughout the road segment. There are three (3) all-way stops.
The surrounding land uses are all residential with Panorama Park at the northeast corner of Avenida Maravilla and Tachevah Drive. There are 25 mph speed limit signs posted on the roadway segment.
Avenida Maravilla, between 30
th Avenue and McCallum Way is a two (2) lane divided north- south roadway with double-yellow centerline stripin g from 30 th Ave to Perlita Road and no double from Perlita Road to McCallum Way. The studied segment is 2,650 feet long and 39 feet wide. On-street parking is allowed on both sides of the segment with no existing bike facilities and sidewalk existing throughout this segment. Ther e are three (3) all-way stops. The surrounding land uses are mostly residential and so me vacant lots. There are 25 mph speed limit signs posted on the roadway segment.
Street From To
Existing
Speed
Limit
85 th
%ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15 th
%ile
Speed
10mph
Pace
Range
% in
Pace
Range
Accidents
per
Million
Vehicle
Miles
Recom
Speed
Limit
Justification
Avenida
Maravilla
Vista Chino
Drive
Tachevah
Drive 25 35 30 26 26-35 75% 0 25 Residential District
Avenida
Maravilla
Tachevah
Drive
30 th
Avenue 25 36 36 30 25 72% 0.87 25 Residential District
Avenida
Maravilla 30 th Avenue McCallum
Way 25 33 29 26 25-34 84% 2.23 25 Residential District Avenida
Maravilla
McCallum
Way
Ramon
Road 25 37 31 26 25-34 73% 1.53 25 Residential District
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Avenida Maravilla, between McCallum Way and Ramon R oad is a two (2) lane divided north- south roadway with no double-yellow centerline striping. The studied segment is 2,625 feet long and 39 feet wide. On-street parking is allowed on b oth sides of the segment with no existing bike facilities and sidewalk mostly existing with t he exception of some undeveloped areas.
There is one (1) signalized intersection and two (2 ) all-way stops. The surrounding land uses are mostly residential and some vacant lots, 76 Gas oline & Convenience Store, AMPM Gasoline & Convenience Store. There are 25 mph spee d limit signs posted on the roadway segment.
Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed of 35 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Vista Chino Drive and Tachevah Drive. There are approximately 2 ,399 vehicles per day within this road segment. The speed survey was conducted on January 14, 2025. Within 4 years, there was 0 collisions. Rounding the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment in dicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Vista Chino Drive and Tache vah Drive. This segment qualifies as a residential district as there are 32 homes within a distance of a half of mile fronting the street.
Based on the observed conditions and per CVC Divisi on 1 Section 515, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Avenida Maravilla between Vista Chino Drive and Tachevah Drive to remain 25 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 36 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Tachevah Drive and 30 th Avenue. There are approximately 3,183 vehicles per day within this road segment. The speed survey was conducted on January 14, 2025. Wit hin 4 years, there were 2 collisions with collision rate of 0.87, which is lower than the sta te’s collision rate. The 85 th -percentile speed indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Tachevah Drive and 30 th Avenue. This segment qualifies as a residential district as there are 50 homes within a distance of a half of mile fronting the street. Based on the observed conditions and pe r CVC Division 1 Section 515, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Avenida Maravilla between Tachevah Drive and 30 th Avenue to remain 25 mph.
The 85th-percentile speed of 33 mph indicates a spe ed limit of 35 mph between 30th Avenue and McCallum Way. There are approximately 2,453 veh icles per day within this road segment.
The speed survey was conducted on February 4, 2025. Within 4 years, there were 4 collisions with collision rate of 2.23 which is higher that th e State collision rate. This segment qualifies as a residential district as there are 34 homes within a distance of a half of mile fronting the street.
Based on the observed conditions and per CVC Divisi on 1 Section 515, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Avenida Maravilla between 30th Avenue and McCallum Way to remain 25 mph. Further traffic calming applications may need to be applied.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 37 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between McCallum Way and Ramon Road and there were 3 collisions during the past 4 years with a collision rate of 1.53 which is higher that the State collision rate. Ther e are approximately 2,712 vehicles per day within this road segment. The speed survey was cond ucted on January 14, 2025. Rounding down results of the speed survey indicate a speed l imit of 35 mph between McCallum Way and Ramon Road. This segment qualifies as a residential district as there are 42 homes within a distance of a half of mile fronting the street. Bas ed on the observed conditions and per CVC Division 1 Section 515, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Avenida Maravilla between McCallum Way and Ramon Road to remain 25 mp h. Further traffic calming applications may need to be applied.
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Cathedral Canyon Drive
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, Cathedral Canyon Drive is separated into eight segments:
• Ramon Road to 33 rd Avenue
• 33 rd Avenue to Dinah Shore Drive
• Dinah Shore Drive to Paseo Real
• Paseo Real to Kieley Road
• Kieley Road to Perez Road
• Perez Road to East Palm Canyon drive
• East Palm Canyon to Kings Road
• Kings Road to Terrace Road
Cathedral Canyon Drive, between Ramon Road and 33rd Avenue, is a north-south four (4) lane divided roadway with a two-way left turn median. The studied segment is approximately 2,640 feet long and 64 feet wide. On-street parking is not allowed, but there are existing bike lanes on both sides of the street, and sidewalks exist throughout this road segment. There is one (1) signalized intersection at Ramon Rd. The surrounding land uses are residential, Gentry Plaza Shopping Center, Larry's Market Liquor & Deli, Tortilla's Restaurant, The Spring Church, some Street From To
Existing
Speed
Limit
85 th
%ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15 th
%ile
Speed
10mph
Pace
Range
% in
Pace
Range
Accidents
per
Million
Vehicle
Miles
Recom
Speed
Limit
Justification
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
Ramon
Road
33 rd
Avenue 45 48 43 37 39-48 69%
0.63 45 CVC Section 22358.6
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
33 rd
Avenue
Dinah
Shore
Drive
45 47 42 37 36-45 71%
1.19 45
85 th Percentile
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
Dinah
Shore Drive Paseo Real 45 51 44 40 39-48 70%
0.10 45 CVC Section 22358.6
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
Paseo Real Kieley
Road 40 49 43 37 38-47 63%
0.08 40 CVC Section 22358.6
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
Kieley Road Perez Road 35 45 41 38 37-46 86%
0.43 35 85 th Percentile & CVC
Section 22358.7
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
Perez Road
East Palm
Canyon
Drive
35 40 35 31 30-39 76%
0.54 35 Section 22358.6
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
East Palm
Canyon
Drive
Kings Road 25 35 31 24 26-35 70% 0 25 Section 22358 .7
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
Kings Road Terrace
Road 25 38 31 26 29-38 59% 0 25 Residential District
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commercial areas, and vacant lots. There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted on the roadway segment.
Cathedral Canyon Drive, between 33rd Avenue and Dinah Shore Drive, is a north-south four (4) lane divided roadway with a two-way left turn. The studied segment is approximately 2,650 feet long and 64 feet wide. On-street parking is not all owed, but there is existing bike lanes on both sides of the street. There are two-way stop-control led intersections. Sidewalks exist throughout this road segment. There is one (1) signalized inte rsection, and a pedestrian push button is present. The surrounding land uses are residential, Palm Springs Church of the Nazarene, Calvary Christian Center, 7-Eleven Convenience Stor e, some commercial areas, and vacant lots. There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted on the roadway segment.
Cathedral Canyon Drive, between Dinah Shore Drive a nd Paseo Real, is a north-south four (4) lane divided roadway with a two-way left turn media n. The studied segment is approximately 2,520 feet long and 64 feet wide. On-street parking is not allowed, but there is existing bike lanes on the west side of the street. Sidewalks exi st on the west side and multiuse trail on the east side. There is one (1) signalized intersection and one (1) pedestrian crossing. The surrounding land uses are mainly residential. There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted on the roadway segment and speed radar.
Cathedral Canyon Drive, between Paseo Real and Kiel ey Road, is a north-south four (4) lane divided roadway with a two-way left turn median. Th e studied segment is approximately 2,990 feet long and 64 feet wide. On-street parking is no t allowed, but there are existing bike lanes on both sides of the street. Sidewalks exist on the west side and there is a multiuse trail on the east side. The surrounding land uses are residential, Hy att Vacation Club, Cathedral Canyon Country Club, Cathedral Canyon Business Park, Unite d Equipment Rentals, White Water Path Trailhead, and commercial areas. There is a pedestr ian crossing. There are 40 mph speed limit signs posted on the northbound of the roadway segme nt and a 30 mph advisory sign posted on the bridge.
Cathedral Canyon Drive, between Kieley Road and Per ez Road, is a north-south four (4) lane divided roadway with a two-way left turn median. The studied segment is approximately 580 feet long and 64 feet wide. On-street parking is not allowed, but there are existing bike lanes on both sides of the street. Sidewalks exist throughout the road segment. There is one (1) signalized intersection. The surrounding land uses are Souther n California Edison, Raya's Smog Check & Registration Services, Autobody & Paint Shop, Fix A uto Collision, Atomic Budz, Finish Master Automotive Industrial Paint, and several commercial driveways fronting the road segment.
There is a 35 mph speed limit sign posted on the roadway segment.
Cathedral Canyon Drive, between Perez Road and East Palm Canyon Drive, is a north-south four (4) lane divided roadway with a two-way left t urn median. The studied segment is approximately 1,540 feet long and 64 feet wide. On- street parking is not allowed, but there are existing bike lanes on both sides of the street. Si dewalks exist throughout the road segment.
There are three (3) signalized intersections. The s urrounding land uses consist of restaurant facilities, automotive RV repair, OGS Auto Accessor ies, Trunks Bar, a dispensary, Coachella Valley Repertory Box Office, and Cathedral City Amp hitheater. There are 35 mph speed limit signs posted on the roadway segment.
Cathedral Canyon Drive, between East Palm Canyon Dr ive and Kings Road, is a north-south two (2) lane divided roadway with centerline stripi ng and left turn lanes. The studied segment is approximately 760 feet long and 64 feet wide. On-st reet parking is allowed on the west side of
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the street, and there are existing bike lanes on bo th sides of the street between two (2) locations. Sidewalks exist except in undeveloped areas. There is one (1) signalized intersection.
The surrounding land uses are residential, Taco Bel l, Palm Canyon Plaza, Circle K, Cathedral Canyon Courtyard, Dental Arts, Cathedral City Senio r Center, and some vacant lots. There are 25 mph speed limit signs posted on the roadway segment.
Cathedral Canyon Drive, between Kings Road and Terr ace Road, is a north-south two (2) lane divided roadway with yellow dashed centerline strip ing. The studied segment is approximately 2,170 feet long and 38 feet wide. On-street parking is not allowed, but there are existing bike lanes on both sides of the street. Sidewalks exist except in undeveloped areas. There is one (1) all-way stop. The surrounding land uses are residen tial, First Southern Baptist Church, and some vacant lots. There are 25 mph speed limit signs posted on the roadway segment.
Recommendations
The 85th-percentile speed of 48 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Ramon Road to 33rd Avenue. There are approximately 8,765 vehicles per day within this road segment. The speed survey was conducted on January 14, 2025. Within 4 years, there were 4 collisions with a collision rate of 0.63, which is lower than the sta te’s collision rate. Rounding down the 85th- percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment ind icates a speed limit of 45 mph. Based on the observed conditions and 85th percentile speed, per CVC Section 22358.6 it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Cathedral Canyon Dri ve between Ramon Road and 33rd Avenue to remain 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 47 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between 33rd Avenue and Dinah Shore Drive. There are approximately 12,6 00 vehicles per day within this road segment. The speed survey was conducted on January 14,2025. Within 4 years, there were 11 collisions with a collision rate of 1.19 which is higher than the state’s collision rate. Rounding the 85 th -percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment in dicates a speed limit of 45 mph in this segment. Based on the observed conditions, and 85 th percentile, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Cathedral Canyon Drive betwee n 33rd Avenue and Dinah Shore Drive to remain 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed is 51 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Dinah Shore Drive and Paseo Real. There are approximately 14,96 4 vehicles per day within this road segment. The speed survey conducted on January 14, 2025. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision with a collision rate of 0.10. Rounding t he 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of 50 mph. Based on the observed conditions, 85 th percentile speed, it is recommended that the posted speed limi t on Cathedral Canyon Drive between Dinah Shore Drive and Paseo Real to remain 45 mph.
The 85th-percentile speed of 49 mph indicates a spe ed limit of 50 mph between Paseo Real and Kieley Road. There are approximately 14,659 veh icles per day within this road segment.
The speed survey was conducted on January 14, 2025. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision with a collision rate of 0.08. Rounding down the 85
th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph,
indicates a speed of 45 mph. The surrounding land u ses are expected to generate bicycle traffic. Based on the advisory speed of 35 mph on t he bridge and existing conditions, per CVC Section 22358.6 and CVC Section 22358.7, it is reco mmended that the posted speed limit on Cathedral Canyon Drive between Paseo Real and Kieley Road to remain 40 mph.
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The 85th-percentile speed of 45 mph indicates a spe ed limit of 45 mph between Kieley Road and Perez Road. There are approximately 14,676 vehi cles per day within this road segment.
The speed survey was conducted on January 14, 2205. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision with a collision rate of 0.43, which is lower than the state’s collision rate. Due to surrounding businesses and bicycle traffic, based on conditions per CVC Section 22358.7, along with lane consistency adhering to section CVC Section 22358.8 stating current speed limits could be retained, it is recommended that the posted speed l imit on Cathedral Canyon Drive between Kieley Road and Perez Road to remain 35 mph.
The 85th-percentile speed of 40 mph indicates a spe ed limit of 40 mph between Perez Road and East Palm Canyon Drive. There are approximately 8,667 vehicles per day within this road segment. The speed survey was conducted on January 14, 2025. Within 4 years, there were 2 collisions with a collision rate of 0.54 which is l ower than the state’s collision rate. The segment is expected to generate pedestrian and bicycle traf fic due to surrounding land uses. Based on the observed conditions and 22358.7, it is recommen ded that the posted speed limit on Cathedral Canyon Drive between Perez Road and East Palm Canyon Drive to be 35 mph.
The 85th-percentile speed of 35 mph indicates a spe ed limit of 35 mph between East Palm Canyon Drive and Kings Road. There are approximatel y 5,432 vehicles per day within this road segment. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions. T he speed survey was conducted on January 14, 2025. Due to surrounding businesses based on co nditions per CVC Section 22358.7 and lane consistency aligning with CVC Section 22358.8, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Cathedral Canyon Drive between East Palm C anyon Drive and Kings Road to be 25 mph.
The 85th-percentile speed of 38 mph indicates a spe ed limit of 40 mph between Kings Road and Terrace Road. There are approximately 3,887 veh icles per day within this road segment.
Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions. The speed survey was conducted on January 14, 2025.
Rounding down the 85
th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of 35 mph. Based on the calculation of (.41 miles/. 25 miles), which results in a ratio of 1.64, pointing to a minimum of 22 or 27 houses on this se gment, which is exceeded, which qualifies as a residential district. Based on the speed surve y report and per CVC Division 1 Section 515, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Ca thedral Canyon Drive between Kings Road and Terrace Road to be 25 mph.
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Date Palm Drive
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, Date Palm Drive is separated into nine segments:
• Varner Road to Vista Chino Drive
• Vista Chino Drive to 30 th Avenue
• 30 th Avenue to McCallum Way
• McCallum Way to Ramon Road
• Ramon Road to Dinah Shore Drive
• Dinah Shore Drive to 35 th Avenue
• 35 th Avenue to Gerald Ford Drive
• Gerald Ford Drive to Perez Road
• Perez Road to East Palm Canyon Drive
Street From To
Existing
Speed
Limit
85 th
%ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15 th
%ile
Speed
10mph
Pace
Range
% in
Pace
Range
Accidents
per
Million
Vehicle
Miles
Recom
Speed
Limit
Justification
Date Palm
Drive
Varner
Road
Vista
Chino
Drive
55 56 51 46 46-55 70%
0.63 55
85 th Percentile
Date Palm
Drive
Vista Chino
Drive
30 th
Avenue 55 58 51 45 46-55 60%
0.06 50
CVC 22358.6 & CVC
22358.7
Date Palm
Drive
30 th
Avenue
McCallum
Way 45 54 48 42 44-53 66%
0.20 45
CVC 22358.6 & CVC
22358.7
Date Palm
Drive
McCallum
Way
Ramon
Road 45 45 40 33 36-45 64%
0.43 45
85 th Percentile
Date Palm
Drive
Ramon
Road
Dinah
Shore
Drive
45 49 45 40 40-49 78%
0.12 45
CVC 22358.6
Date Palm
Drive
Dinah
Shore Drive
35 th
Avenue 45 47 42 37 37-46 71%
0.18 45
85 th Percentile
Date Palm
Drive
35 th
Avenue
Gerald
Ford
Drive
45 47 42 38 38-47 73%
0.14 45
85 th Percentile
Date Palm
Drive
Gerald Ford
Drive
Perez
Road 40 45 41 36 36-45 73%
0.27 40
CVC Section 22358.7
Date Palm
Drive Perez Road
East Palm
Canyon
Drive
30 45 39 32 32-41 58%
0 40
CVC Section 22358.7
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Date Palm Drive, between Varner Road and Vista Chino Drive, is a north-south two (2) to six (6) lane divided highway with centerline striping and a median. The studied segment is approximately 6,200 feet long and varies from 25 fe et to 110 feet in width. On-street parking is not allowed, and there are bike lanes on both sides of the street. Sidewalks exist only between Vista Chino and the I-10 freeway ramp. There are th ree (3) signalized intersections, as well as one (1) all-way stop. The surrounding land uses inc lude ARCO Gasoline, Chelo's Bakery, and vacant areas. There are 50 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
Date Palm Drive, between Vista Chino Drive and 30th Avenue, is a north-south six (6) to seven (7) lane divided highway with a median and left turn lane. The studied segment is approximately 5,280 feet long and 85 feet wide. On-street parking is not allowed, and there are no bike lanes or shoulders on either side of the street. Sidewalk s exists on the west side of the street. There are two (2) signalized intersections. The surroundi ng land uses include Mobil Gasoline, Optometry Outstanding Vision Care, La Hermosa Churc h, a retail plaza, and vacant areas.
There are 50 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
Date Palm Drive, between 30th Avenue and McCallum Way, is a north-south six (6) to seven (7) lane divided highway with a median and left turn la ne. The studied segment is approximately 2,650 feet long and 85 feet wide. On-street parking is not allowed, and there are no bike lanes or shoulders on either side of the street. Sidewalk s exist on the west side and in developed areas on the east side of the segment. There are tw o (2) signalized intersections. The surrounding land uses include commercial areas, Nor thgate Community Church, Walgreens Pharmacy, Grocery Outlet, Dollar Tree, a retail pla za, and vacant areas. There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
Date Palm Drive, between McCallum Way and Ramon Roa d, is a north-south six (6) to seven (7) lane divided highway with a two-way left turn m edian. The studied segment is approximately 2,650 feet long and 85 feet wide. On-street parking is not allowed, and there are no bike lanes on either side of the street. Sidewalks exist throu ghout this road segment. There are three (3) signalized intersections. The surrounding land uses include commercial areas, Date Palm Plaza, Date Palm Centre, Circle K, residential prop erties, and vacant areas. There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
Date Palm Drive, between Ramon Road and Dinah Shore , is a north-south five (5) to seven (7) lane divided highway with a two-way left turn media n. The studied segment is approximately 5,285 feet long and varies in width from 85 feet to 105 feet. On-street parking is allowed, but there are no bike lanes on either side of the stree t. Sidewalks exist on most of the segment, except for undeveloped areas. There are four (4) si gnalized intersections. The surrounding land uses include commercial areas, Tower Market gas sta tion, Ramon Plaza, Cathedral Village Plaza, Plaza Ruiz, USPS, the City Branch Library, r esidential areas, a post office, a park, and vacant lots. There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
Date Palm Drive, between Dinah Shore and 35th Avenu e, is a north-south five (5) lane divided highway with a median and a two-way left median. Th e studied segment is approximately 2,650 feet long and 66 feet wide. On-street parking is no t allowed, and there are no bike lanes on either side of the street. Sidewalks exist on most of the segment, except for undeveloped areas.
There are three (3) signalized intersections. The s urrounding land uses include Cathedral City Market Place, a chiropractor, SR Appliances, Lesley 's Upholstery, Transmissions 4 Less, Allied Refrigeration Inc., VIP Plaza, commercial areas, re sidential properties, and vacant lots. There are 40 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
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Date Palm Drive, between 35th Avenue and Gerald For d Drive, is a north-south five (5) lane undivided highway with a two-way left turn median. The studied segment is approximately 2,650 feet long and varies from 66 feet to 86 feet in wid th. On-street parking is not allowed, and there are no bike lanes on either side of the street. Sid ewalks exist throughout the road segment.
There are two (2) signalized intersections. The sur rounding land uses include Date Palm Plaza, Esplanade Plaza, U.S. Bank, MEG Auto Detailing Supp lies & Solutions, Mission Plaza Shopping Center, Amazon Warehouse DJW8, and vacant lots. There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
Date Palm Drive, between Gerald Ford Drive and Pere z Road, is a north-south three (3) to five (5) lane divided highway with a median and a two-wa y left median. The studied segment is approximately 1,860 feet long and varies in width f rom 96 feet to 101 feet. On-street parking is not allowed, and there are no bike lanes on either side of the street. Sidewalks exist throughout this segment. There are two (2) signalized intersec tions. The surrounding land uses include ARCO Gasoline, Jiffy Lube, commercial areas, residential properties, and vacant lots. There are 40 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
Date Palm Drive, between Perez Road and East Palm C anyon Drive, is a north-south five (5) to seven (7) lane divided highway with a median and a two-way left turn median. The studied segment is approximately 1,400 feet long and 89 fee t wide. On-street parking is not allowed, and there are no bike lanes on either side of the s treet, except for the segment between Buddy Rogers Avenue and East Palm Canyon heading southbou nd. Sidewalks exist on most of the segment, except for undeveloped areas. There are th ree (3) signalized intersections. The surrounding land uses include Carter Animal Hospita l, Agua Caliente Casino, Cathedral Gateway, residential areas, and vacant lots. There are 40 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed of 56 indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between Varner Road and Vista Chino Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 23, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 10,224 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 10 collisions with a collision rate of 0.63 which is lower than the state’s collision rate. Rounding the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed of 55 mph. Based on the observed conditions and 85 th percentile, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Date Palm Drive between Varner Road and Vista Chino Drive to remain 55 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 58 indicates a speed limit of 60 mph between Vista Chino Drive and 30 th Avenue. The speed survey conducted on January 23, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 23,918 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 6 collisions with a collision rate of 0.06 which is lower than the state’s collision rate. Rounding down the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph, indicates a speed of 55 mph. There is the potential for vulnerable users on and around this segment of roadway due to the adjacent bike lanes on Vista Chino and 30th Avenue, along with the nearby middle school near the southern end of the segment. Based on the observed conditions, 85 th percentile per CVC 22358.6, and CVC 22358.7, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Date Palm Drive between Vista Chino Drive and 30 th Avenue to be 50 mph.
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The 85
th -percentile speed of 54 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between 30 th Avenue and McCallum Way. The speed survey conducted on January 23, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 20,963 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 3 collisions with a collision rate of 0.20 which is less than the State collision rate. Rounding down the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed of 50 mph. There is the potential for vulnerable users on and around this segment of roadway due to the nearby bike lanes on 30th Avenue along with adjacent retail and church land uses. Based on the observed conditions, 85 th percentile per CVC 22358.6, and CVC 22358.7, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Date Palm Drive between 30 th Avenue and McCallum Way to be remain 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 45 indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between McCullum Way and Ramon Road. The speed survey conducted on January 23, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 22,160 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 7 collisions with a collision rate of 0.43 which is lower than the state’s collision rate. Rounding the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed of 45 mph. Based on the observed conditions and 85 th percentile, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Date Palm Drive between McCallum Way and Ramon Road to remain 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 49 indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Ramon Road and Dinah Shore Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 23, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 22,531 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 4 collisions with a collision rate of 0.12 which is lower than the state’s collision rate. Rounding down the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph, indicates a speed of 45 mph. Based on the observed conditions and 85 th percentile per CVC 22358.6, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Date Palm Drive between Ramon Road and Dinah Shore Drive to remain 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 47 indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Dinah Shore Drive and 35 th Avenue. The speed survey conducted on January 23, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 22,799 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 3 collisions with a collision rate of 0.18 which is lower than the state’s collision rate. Rounding the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed of 45 mph. Based on the observed conditions and 85 th percentile, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Date Palm Drive between Dinah Shore Druve and 35 th Avenue to remain 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 47 indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between 35 th Avenue and Gerald Ford Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 23, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 19,835 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 2 collisions with a collision rate of 0.14 which is lower than the state’s collision rate. Rounding the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed of 45 mph. Based on the observed conditions and 85 th percentile, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Date Palm Drive between 35 th Avenue and Gerald Ford Drive to remain 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 45 indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Gerald Ford Drive and Perez Road. The speed survey conducted on January 23, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 21,526 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 3 collisions with a collision rate of 0.27 which is lower than the state’s collision rate. Based on the observed conditions, the bridge conditions, bicycle facilities, and 85 th percentile, per the CA
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MUTCD Section 2B.13 and CVC Section 22358.7 it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Date Palm Drive between Gerald Ford Drive and Perez Road to remain 40 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 45 indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Perez Road and East Palm Canyon Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 23, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 16,590 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions. Given the Casino and the surrounding land uses within the segment, there is an expected high concentration of bicyclists and pedestrians. Based on the observed conditions, CVC Section 22358.7, pace range, 85 th percentile, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Date Palm Drive between Perez Road and East Palm Canyon Drive to be 40 mph.
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Da Vall Drive
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, Da Vall Drive is separated into three segments:
• 30 th Avenue to Ramon Road
• Ramon Road to Dinah Shore Drive
• Gerald Ford Drive to South City Limits
Da Vall Drive, between 30th Avenue and Ramon Road, is a north-south two (2) to five (5) lane undivided highway with double yellow striping and a two-way left turn median. The studied segment is approximately 5,280 feet long and 62 feet wide. On-street parking is not allowed on either side of the street, and there is a bike lane on the east side of the street between Ramon Road and Via Firenza. Sidewalks exist on most of the segment except for undeveloped areas.
There is one (1) signalized intersection and an all-way stop. There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
Da Vall Drive, between Ramon Road and Dinah Shore Drive, is a north-south two (2) to five (5) lane divided highway with a median, double yellow striping, and left turn lanes. The studied segment is approximately 5,280 feet long and varies from 37 feet to 74 feet in width. On-street parking is not allowed, and there are no bike lanes on either side of the street. Sidewalks exist throughout this road segment except for some undeveloped areas. There are two (2) signalized intersections. The surrounding land uses include residential areas and vacant lots. There are 50 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
Da Vall Drive, between Gerald Ford Drive and South City Limits, is a north-south two (2) to five (5) lane divided highway with a median, double yellow striping, and left turn lanes. The studied segment is approximately 2,600 feet long and varies from 63 feet to 80 feet in width. On-street parking is not allowed, and there are no bike lanes on either side of the street, except for the segment between Sunny Lane and Gerald Ford Drive in the northbound direction. Sidewalks exist throughout this road segment except for some undeveloped areas. There is one (1) signalized intersection. The surrounding land uses include residential areas and vacant lots.
There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
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Da Vall
Drive 30 th Avenue Ramon
Road 45 47 41 33 36-45 63% 0 45 85 th Percentile
Da Vall
Drive
Ramon
Road
Dinah
Shore Drive 50 45 45 40 41-50 68% 0 50 CVC 22358.6 & CA MUTCD Section 2B.13
Da Vall
Drive
Gerald Ford
Drive
South City
Limits 45 51 45 41 40-49 72% 0.12 45 CVC 22358.7 & CA
MUTCD Section 2B.13
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Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed of 47 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between 30 th Avenue and Ramon Road. The speed survey conducted on January 15, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 8,394 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions.
Rounding the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed of 45 mph. Based on the observed conditions and 85 th percentile, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Da Vall Drive between 30 th Avenue and Ramon Road to remain 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 51 indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Ramon Road and Dinah Shore Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 15, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 9,853 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions. Rounding the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed of 50 mph. Based on the observed conditions, pace range, and 85 th percentile, speed consistency, per the CA MUTCD Section 2B.13 and CVC 22358.6, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Da Vall Drive between Ramon Road and Dinah Shore Drive to be 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 51 indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Gerald Ford Drive and South City Limits. The speed survey conducted on January 15, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 11,854 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision with a collision rate of 0.12 which is lower than the state’s collision rate. Given the residential land uses surrounding the segment and there are sidewalks missing for a portion of the west side of the segment, there is a need for a reduction of the 85 th percentile as there is an expected high concentration of pedestrians and bicyclists. Based on the observed conditions, per the CA MUTCD Section 2B.13 and CVC 22358.7, pace range, and 85 th percentile, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Da Vall Drive between Gerald Ford Drive and South City Limits be remain 45 mph.
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Dave Kelly Road
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Dave Kelley Road, between Date Palm Drive and Pluml ey Road, is an east-west two (2) to four (4) lane undivided local street with double yellow striping, dashed striping, and a left turn median. The studied segment is approximately 2,635 feet long and varies from 39 feet to 51 feet in width. On-street parking is allowed, and there are no bike facilities on either side of the street.
Sidewalks exist throughout this road segment except in some undeveloped areas. There is one (1) signalized intersection and one (1) stop contro l. The surrounding land uses include residential areas, the Post Office, Cathedral City Library, Cathedral City High School, and a vacant lot. There is a 35 mph speed limit sign post ed east of Date Palm Drive and a 25 mph speed limit sign posted west of Plumley
Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed of 41 indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Date Palm Drive and Plumley Road. The speed survey conducted on January 15, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 4,274 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 2 collisions with a collision rate of 0.64 which is lower than the state’s collision rate. Given Cathedral City Highschool fronting the segment, the surrounding land uses within the segment have the potential to generate a high concentration of bicyclists and pedestrians. Based on the observed conditions, pace range, 85 th percentile, CVC 22358.7, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Dave Kelly Road between Date Palm Drive and Plumley Road to remain 35.
Street From To
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Dave
Kelly
Road
Date Palm
Drive
Plumley
Road 35 41 37 33 33-42 35%
0.64 35
CVC 22358.7
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Dinah Shore Drive
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, Dinah Shore Drive is separated into three segments:
• West City Limits to Cathedral Canyon drive
• Cathedral Canyon Drive to Date Palm Drive
• Date Palm Drive to Da Vall Drive Drive
Dinah Shore Drive between West City Limits and Cath edral Canyon Drive is an east-west four (4) lane divided roadway with a raised median. The segment studied is approximately 5,824 feet long. On street parking is not allowed and there ar e no bike facilities throughout the segment.
There are four (4) uncontrolled T-intersections at Pueblo Trail, Navajo Trail, Sky Blue Water Trail, and Whispering Palms Trail. Sidewalks exist throughout the entire segment on both sides.
The surrounding land uses are residential. There are 45 mph signs posted throughout the street segment.
Dinah Shore Drive between Cathedral Canyon Drive an d Date Palm Drive is an east-west four (4)–five (5) divided roadway with a raised median. The studied segment is approximately 2,662 feet long. On street parking is not allowed, there are no bike facilities, and there are sidewalks on both sides throughout the segment. There are fou r (4) one way stop T-intersections at Wishing Well Trail, Via Altamira, Via De Anza, and Via Echo. There is one (1) private driveway and one (1) commercial driveway and there is one (1 ) pedestrian crossing. The surrounding land uses are Residential, Cathedral City Marketpla ce, Walgreens, Calvary Christian Center, and KGX Broadcast Center. There are 45 mph speed li mit signs posted within the road segment.
Dinah Shore Drive between Date Palm Drive and Da Va ll Drive is an east-west four (4) lane divided roadway with a raised median. The studied s egment is approximately 2,292 feet long.
On street parking is not allowed on either side, bi ke facilities are available between Plumley Road and Da Vall Drive. Sidewalk is available on bo th sides between Dinah Shore Drive and Plumley Road, while between Plumley Road and Da Val l Drive sidewalk is only available on the southern side. There are five (5) one way stop T-in tersections at Edge Canyon Drive, Corregidor Drive, Vaquero Road, Rebecca Way, and De nise Way. There is one signalized Street From To
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Dinah
Shore
Drive
West City
Limits
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
45 47 42 37 37-46 72 0.31 45 85 th Percentile Speed
Dinah
Shore
Drive
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
Date Palm
Drive 45 45 40 36 36-45 79 0.76 45 85 th Percentile Speed Dinah
Shore
Drive
Date Palm
Drive Da Vall Drive 50 50 46 43 43-52 83 0.09 50 85 th Percentile Speed
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intersection at Plumley Road and there is one pedes trian crossing The surrounding land uses are Big League Dreams Cathedral City, Cathedral Cit y Highschool, Rancho Mirage Resort, Mountain View Plaza, and Apostolic Assembly of Fait h. There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
Recommendations
The 85 th percentile speed of 47 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between West City Limits and Cathedral Canyon Drive. The speed survey conduc ted on January 15 th , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 23,294 vehicles per da y within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 6 collisions within the segment with a collisi on rate of 0.31, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. Based on the observed conditions an d the 85 th percentile speed, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Dinah Sh ore Drive between West City Limits and Cathedral Canyon Drive remain 45 mph.
The 85
th percentile speed of 45 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 15 th , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 23,420 vehi cles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 13 collisions within this segment with a collision rate of 0.76, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. Based on the existin g conditions and the 85 th percentile speed, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Dinah Shore between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive remain 45 mph.
The 85th percentile speed of 50 mph indicates a spe ed limit of 50 mph between Date Palm Drive and Da Vall Drive. The speed survey was condu cted on January 15 th , 2025, determined
the average daily traffic of 23,116 vehicles per da y within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 3 collisions within this segment with a collis ion rate of 0.09, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. Based on the existing conditions an d the 85 th percentile speed, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Dinah Sh ore between Drive between Date Palm Drive and Da Vall Drive to be 50 mph.
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East Palm Canyon Drive
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, East Palm Canyon Drive is separated into four segments:
• Golf Club Drive to Perez Road
• Perez Road to Cathedral Canyon Drive
• Cathedral Canyon Drive to Date Palm Drive
• Date Palm Drive to East City Limits
East Palm Canyon Drive, between Golf Club Drive and Perez Road, is a five (5) lane divided roadway with a two-way left turn median. The studie d segment is approximately 4,050 feet long and 83 feet wide. On-street parking is not allowed, and there are no bike facilities, except for a southbound bike lane from Canyon Plaza to Perez Roa d. Sidewalks are present on both sides throughout the segment. There are four (4) intersec tions along the segment. The surrounding land uses include commercial areas such as Canyon P laza, Cathedral City Auto Center, and Cathedral City Plaza. There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted along the road segment.
East Palm Canyon Drive, between Perez Road and Cathedral Canyon Drive, is an east-west six (6) lane highway with median striping, medians, and left turn lanes. The studied segment is approximately 3,090 feet long and varies from 93 fe et to 104 feet in width. On-street parking is allowed only in some areas, and there are no bike f acilities on either side of the street.
Sidewalks exist throughout the road segment. There are four (4) intersections along the segment. The surrounding land uses are mainly comme rcial areas with Cathedral City Auto Center, Cathedral City Plaza, and vacant lots. There are 40 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
East Palm Canyon Drive, between Cathedral Canyon Dr ive and Date Palm Drive, is an east- west five (5) to six (6) lane highway with medians and left turn lanes. The studied segment is approximately 2,840 feet long and varies from 71 fe et to 100 feet in width. On-street parking is Street From To
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East Palm
Canyon
Drive
Golf Club
Drive Perez Road 45 45 40 35 36-45 70% 0.23 45 85 th Percentile East Palm
Canyon
Drive
Perez Road
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
45 48 44 38 40-49 69% 0.18 45 CVC 22358.6
East Palm
Canyon
Drive
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
Date Palm
Drive 45 42 37 32 33-42 75% 0.08 45 CVC 22358.6
East Palm
Canyon
Drive
Date Palm
Drive
East City
Limits 50 51 46 41 40-49 67% 0.09 50 85 th Percentile
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available in some areas, and there are no bike faci lities on either side of the street. Sidewalks exist throughout the road segment. There are five ( 5) intersections along the segment. The surrounding land uses include commercial areas such as Agua Caliente Casino, Desert Jewelry Mart Plaza, NAPA Auto Parts, Coachella Valley Reper tory, Luchador Brewing Company, Cathedral City Festival Lawn, and vacant lots. There are 35 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
East Palm Canyon Drive, between Date Palm Drive and East City Limits, is an east-west six (6) lane highway with medians and left turn lanes. The studied segment is approximately 2,000 feet long and varies from 82 feet to 106 feet in width. On-street parking is not allowed, and there are no bike facilities on either side of the street. Si dewalks exist throughout the road segment except in some undeveloped areas. There are three ( 3) intersections along the segment. The surrounding land uses include Palm Springs Ford, Ca thedral Gateway, and vacant lots. There are 40 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment. Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed of 45 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Golf Club Drive and Perez Road. The speed survey conducted on Janua ry 23 rd , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 38,615 vehicles per day within thi s segment. Within 4 years, there were 10 collisions within the segment with a collision rate of 0.23, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. Based on the observed conditions and per the 85 th percentile, it is recommended that the East Palm Canyon Drive segment between Golf Club Dr ive and Perez Road remain at the posted speed limit of 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 48 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Perez Road and Cathedral Canyon Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 23 rd , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 32,292 vehicles per day wi thin this segment. Within 4 years there were 5 collisions within the segment with a collision rate of 0.18, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. Rounding down the 85 th percentile to the nearest 5 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph.
Based on the 85 th percentile rounded down per CVC 22358.6, it is rec ommended that the existing speed limit on East Palm Canyon Drive betw een Perez Road and Cathedral Canyon Drive remain at the posted speed limit of 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 42 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 23 rd , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 32,445 vehicles per day within this road segment. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision, with a collision rate of 0.08, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. Based on CVC 22358.6, and for lane consistenc y due to nearby speed limits, it is recommended to have East Palm Canyon Drive between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive to remain 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 51 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Date Palm Drive and East City Limits. There are approximately 40,956 vehicles per day within this road segment.
The speed survey was conducted on January 23 rd , 2025. Within 4 years, there were 2 collisions with a collision rate of 0.09, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. Based on the observed conditions and per the 85 th percentile, it is recommended that the posted spee d limit on East Palm Canyon Drive between Date Palm Drive to East City Limits remain at 50 mph.
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Edom Hill Road
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Edom Hill Road between Varner Road and Burrtec Reco very & Transfer is an east-west two (2) lane divided roadway with double yellow line stripi ng. The segment studied is approximately 8,816 feet long with curb-to-curb width 34 feet wid e. On street parking is not allowed and there is no bike facilities throughout the segment. There are no sidewalks throughout the segment.
There is one (1) three way stop intersection throug hout the roadway segment. The surrounding land uses is a business recycling facility. There a re 40 mph posted signs posted throughout the street segment.
Recommendations
The 85 th percentile speed 47 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Varner Road and Burrtec Transfer Station. The speed survey conducte d on January 14 th , 2025, vehicles per day determined an average daily traffic of 2,175 vehicl es per day within this road segment. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions. Based on the pace r ange, median speed, and CVC 22358.8, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Edom Hill Road between Varner Road and Burrtec Transfer Station to remain 40 mph.
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Edom
Hill Road
Varner
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Burrtec
Recovery &
Transfer
40 47 41 34 38-47 60% 0 40 CVC 22358.8
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Gerald Ford Drive
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, Gerald Ford Drive is separated into two segments:
• Date Palm Drive to Plumley Road
• Plumley Road to Da Vall Drive
Gerald Ford Drive between Date Palm Drive and Pluml ey Road is a east-west is a four (4) lane roadway divided with a two way left turn median. Th e studied segment is approximately 2,650 feet long with a curb-to-curb width of 75 feet. On street parking is not allowed on both sides of the street throughout the segment. There are bike f acilities and sidewalks present on both sides of the street segment. There are two (2) signalized intersections throughout the segment. The surrounding land uses are a U.S. Bank. There are 50 speed limit signs posted on both sides of the segment.
Gerald Ford Drive between Plumley Road and Da Vall Drive is an east-west four (4) lane roadway divided with a two way left turn medians an d a raised median. The studied segment is approximately 2,630 feet long with a curb-to-curb w idth of 75 feet. On street parking is not allowed on both sides of the street segment. There are bike facilities and sidewalks on both sides of the segment. There are two (2) signalized intersections throughout the segment. The surrounding land uses are residential. There are 50 speed limit signs posted on both sides on the ends of the segment.
Recommendations
The 85th-percentile speed 50 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Date Palm Drive and Plumley Road. There are approximately 11,861 ve hicles per day within this road segment.
The speed survey was conducted on January 15 th , 2025. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision within the road segment with a collision rate of 0. 12, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. Based on the 85 th percentile speed, it is recommended that the poste d speed limit on Gerald Ford Drive between Plumley Road and Date Palm Drive remain at 50 mph.
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Gerald
Ford
Drive
Date Palm
Drive
Plumley
Road 50 50 45 40 41-50 72% 0.12 50 85 th Percentile
Gerald
Ford
Drive
Plumley
Road
Da Vall
Drive 50 50 46 43 42-51 83% 0 50 85 th Percentile
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The 85
th -percentile speed 50 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Plumley Road and Da Valle Drive. There are approximately 13,716 vehi cles per day within this road segment. The speed survey was conducted on January 15 th , 2025. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions within the road segment. Based on the 85 th percentile speed, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Gerlad Ford Drive between Plumley Road and Da Valle Road remain at 50 mph.
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Landau Boulevard
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, Landau Boulevard is separated into five segments:
• Verona Road to Vista Chino Drive
• Vista Chino Drive to Tachevah Drive
• Tachevah Drive to 30 th Avenue
• 30 th Avenue to McCallum Way
• McCallum Way to Ramon Road
Landau Boulevard between Verona Road to Vista Chino is a north-south roadway with a three (3) lane divided roadway segment with a two way lef t turn median. The studied segment is approximately 2,605 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 70 feet. On-street parking is not allowed on both sides of the segment and there are no bike facilities throughout the segment. Sidewalks are only on the west side of the segment. There is one (1) signalized intersection and one (1) three-way stop intersection throughout the segment. The surrounding land uses are Plaza Rio Vista, Vista Chino Village, Bible Baptist Church of Cathedral City, Senior Community, a Fire Station, and residential areas. There are 45 mph sp eed limit signs posted on both ends of the street segment.
Landau Boulevard between Vista Chino and Tachevah D rive is a north-south three (3) to four (4) lane divided roadway segment with a two way lef t turn median. The studied segment is approximately 2,630 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 70 feet. On-street parking is allowed on the east side of the segment and bike lane faciliti es are located throughout the segment. There is one (1) signalized intersection throughout the s egment. The surrounding land uses are residential, Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resor t, and the Desert Princess Country Club.
There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted throughout the street segment.
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Landau
Boulevard
Verona
Road
Vista Chino
Drive 45 46 39 33 33-42 61% 0.59 45 85 th Percentile
Landau
Boulevard
Vista Chino
Drive
Tachevah
Drive 45 52 47 43 43-52 71% 0.10 45 CVC 22358.7
Landau
Boulevard
Tachevah
Drive
30 th
Avenue 45 50 46 41 41-50 75% 0.10 45 CVC 22358.7
Landau
Boulevard 30 th Avenue McCallum
Way 45 52 46 41 40-49 73% 0.35 45 CVC 22358.7
Landau
Boulevard
McCallum
Way
Ramon
Road 45 51 44 40 40-49 70% 0.73 45 CVC 22358.7
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Landau Boulevard between Tachevah Drive to 30
th Avenue is a north-south four (4) lane divided
roadway segment with a two way left turn median. Th e studied segment is approximately 2,620 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 70 feet. On-st reet parking is allowed on the east side of the segment and bike lane facilities are located throughout the segment. There is one (1) signalized intersection throughout the segment. The surroundin g land uses are residential. There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted throughout the segment.
Landau Boulevard between 30
th Avenue and McCallum Way is a north-south four (4) lane divided roadway segment with a two way left turn me dian. The studied segment is approximately 2,660 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 70 feet. On-street parking is allowed on the east side of the segment and bike lane faciliti es are located throughout the segment. There is one (1) signalized intersection throughout the s egment. The surrounding land uses are residential, Mt San Jacinto High School, Veteran's Village of Cathedral City, The Salvation Army, and Landu Elementary School. There are 25 mph and 45 mph speed limit signs posted throughout the street segment.
Landau Boulevard between McCallum Way and Ramon Roa d is a north south four (4) lane divided roadway segment with a two way left turn me dian. The studied segment is approximately 2,625 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 70 feet. On street parking is allowed on the east side of the segment and bike facilities ar e located throughout the segment. There is one (1) signalized intersection throughout the segm ent. The surrounding land uses are residential and Ramon Plaza. There are 25 mph, and 45 mph speed limits posted throughout the street segment.
Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed of 46 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Verona Road and Vista Chino. There are approximately 4,702 vehicles per day within this road segment. The speed survey was conducted on January 22 nd , 2025. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision within a collision rate of 0.59, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. Based on the observed conditions and the 85 th percentile speed it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Landau Boulevard between Verona Road and Vista Chino remain 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 52 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Vista Chino Drive and Tachevah Drive. There are approximately 13,922 vehicles per day within this road segment. The speed survey was conducted on January 22 nd , 2025. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision within a collision rate of 0.10, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. In accordance with CVC 22358.7, the surrounding land facilities of bike lanes and sidewalks have the potential to generate high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians. Based on the existing conditions and per CVC 22358.7, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Landau Boulevard between Vista Chino and Tachevah Drive remain 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 50 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Tachevah Drive and 30 th Avenue. The speed survey conducted on January 22 nd , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 14,375 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision within the segment with a collision rate of 0.10, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. In accordance with CVC 22358.7, the surrounding land facilities of bike lanes and sidewalks have the potential to generate high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians. Based on the existing conditions and CVC 22358.7, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Landau Boulevard between Tachevah Drive and 30 th Avenue remain 45 mph.
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The 85
th -percentile speed of 52 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between 30 th Avenue and McCallum Way. The speed survey conducted on January 22 nd , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 19,429 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 5 collisions with a collision rate of 0.35, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. In accordance with CVC 22358.7, the surrounding land uses, bike lanes, and sidewalks have the potential to generate high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians. Based on CVC 22358.7 and the pace range, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Landau Boulevard between 30 th Avenue and McCallum Way remain 45 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 51 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between McCallum Way and Ramon Road. The speed survey conducted on January 22 nd , 2025, determined an average daily traffic of 13,183 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 7 collisions with a collision rate of 0.73, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. In accordance with CVC 22358.7, the surrounding land uses, bike lanes, and sidewalks have the potential to generate high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians. Based on CVC 22358.7 and the pace range, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Landau Boulevard between McCallum Way and Ramon Road remain 45 mph.
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McCallum Way
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, Dinah Shore Drive is separated into four segments:
• Landau Boulevard to Avenida Maravilla
• Avenida Maravilla to Date Palm Drive
• Date Palm Drive to Santoro Drive
• Santoro Drive to Da Vall Drive
McCallum Way between Landau Boulevard and Avenida Maravilla is an east-west two (2) lane divided roadway segment with yellow centerline striping. The studied segment is approximately 2,650 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 40 feet wide. On-street parking is allowed on both sides of the segment and there is sidewalk along the segment. There are no bike facilities throughout the segment. There are two (2) all-way stop intersections and one (1) two-way stop intersection within the segment. The surrounding land uses are Mt San Jacinto High School and residential. There are 25 mph and 30 mph speed limits posted throughout the segment.
McCallum Way between Avenida Maravilla and Date Palm Drive is an east-west two (2) lane divided roadway segment with dashed yellow centerline striping. The studied segment is approximately 2,660 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 40 feet. On-street parking is allowed on both sides of the segment and there is sidewalk along the segment. There are two (2) all way stop intersections and one (1) signalized intersection through the segment. The surrounding land uses are Date Palm Plaza and residential. There are 25 mph speed limit signs posted along the segment.
McCallum Way between Date Palm Drive and Santoro Drive is an east-west two (2) lane undivided and divided roadway segment with dashed yellow centerline striping. The segment is 2,660 feet long with a curb-to-curb width of 40 feet. On-street parking is allowed on both sides of the street and there is sidewalk along the segment. There are two (2) all-way stop intersections and one (1) signalized intersection throughout the segment. The surrounding land uses are Street From To
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McCallum
Way
Landau
Boulevard
Avenida
Maravilla 25 33 29 25 24-33 80% 0 25 Residential District McCallum
Way
Avenida
Maravilla
Date Palm
Drive 25 35 31 26 27-36 77% 0.53 25 CVC 22358.7
McCallum
Way
Date Palm
Drive
Santoro
Drive 30 32 29 25 25-34 84% 0.31 25
85 th Percentile Speed
CVC 22358.6
Residential District
McCallum
Way
Santoro
Drive
Da Vall
Drive 30 36 32 25 27-36 70% 0 25 Residential District
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residential, First School Pre-School Childcare, Sunny Sands Elementary School, and Dollar Tree. There are 25 mph speed limit signs posted throughout the street segment.
McCallum Way between Santoro Drive and Da Vall Drive is an east-west two (2) lane divided roadway segment with dashed yellow centerline striping from Santoro Drive and Walden Way and between Walden Way and Da Valle Drive is an undivided roadway. The segment is 2,646 feet long with a curb-to-curb width between 30 to 40 feet. On street parking is allowed on both sides of the segment and there is sidewalk along the north side; however, the south side of the segment has sidewalk that ends about 1,320 feet before Da Valle Drive. There are two (2) all way stops, one (1) three-way stop, and one (1) two way stop intersections throughout the segment. The surrounding land uses are residential. There are 30 mph, and 35 mph speed limit signs posted along the street segment.
Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed of 33 mph indicates a speed limit of 30 mph between Landau Boulevard and Avenida Maravilla. The speed survey conducted on January 15 th , 2025, determined an average daily traffic of 2,581 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions. Based on the observed conditions the segment qualifies as a residential district with more than 13 houses within a quarter mile fronting the street. It is recommended that the posted speed limit on McCallum Way between Landau Boulevard and Avenida Maravilla remain 25 mph.
The 85th percentile speed of 35 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Avenida Maravilla and Data Palm Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 15 th , 2025, determined
an average daily traffic of 5,157 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 2 collisions with a collision rate of 0.53, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. In accordance with CVC 22358.7, the surrounding land uses and sidewalks have the potential to generate high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians, reducing the speed limit. Based on CVC 22358.7, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on McCallum Way between Avenida Maravilla and Date Palm Drive to be 30 mph.
The 85th percentile speed of 32 mph indicates a speed limit of 30 mph between Date Palm Drive and Santoro Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 15 th , 2025, determined the
average daily traffic of 5,157 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision within the segment with a collision rate of 0.31, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. This segment qualifies as a residential district with more than 13 houses within a quarter mile fronting the street. Based on the existing conditions and the segment being a residential district, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on McCallum Way between Date Palm Drive and Santoro Drive to be 25 mph.
The 85th percentile speed of 36 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Santoro Drive and Da Vall Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 15 th , 2025, determined the average
daily traffic of 2,666 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions. This segment qualifies as a residential district with more than 13 houses within a quarter mile fronting the street. Based on the existing conditions and the segment being a residential district, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on McCallum Way between Santoro Drive and Da Vall Drive to be 25 mph.
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Mountain View Road
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Mountain View Road between Varner Road and North Ci ty Limits is a north south two (2) lane divided roadway segment with double yellow centerli ne striping. The studied segment is approximately 1,340 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 26 feet. There is no on street parking or sidewalk along the segment. There is one (1) three way stop intersection throughout the segment. There are no surrounding land uses along t he segment. There are no posted speed limit signs along the segment.
Recommendations
The 85th-percentile speed of 54 mph indicates a spe ed limit of 55 mph between Varner Road and North City Limits. The speed survey was conduct ed on January 15 th , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 13,271 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions. Rounding down the 85 th percentile to the nearest 5 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph. Based on the existing conditions, the 85 th percentile speed rounded down per CVC 22358.6, and the pace range, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Mountain View Road between Varner Road and North City Limits to be 50 mph.
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Limit
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Mountain
View Road
Varner
Road
North City
Limits 55 54 50 44 45-54 73% 0 50 CVC 22358.6
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Palm Drive
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Palm Drive between Interstate 10 and Varner Road is a north-south four (4) to five (5) lane divided roadway segment with a striped median and a raised median. The studied segment is approximately 4,455 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 85 feet. Bike facilities are located on both sides of the segment. There are three (3) signalized intersections throughout the street segment. The surrounding land uses are Jack in the Box, Chevron Gasoline, and ARCO Gasoline. There are 60 mph speed limit signs posted throughout the street segment. Recommendations
The 85th-percentile speed of 61 mph indicates a speed limit of 60 mph between Varner Road and Interstate 10. The speed survey conducted on January 15 th , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 30,564 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 2 collisions with a collision rate of 0.05, which is lower than the State Collison Rate. Based on the existing conditions, the 85 th percentile, and the pace range of 49 to 58 mph, it is recommended that the speed limit on Palm Drive between Interstate 10 and Varner Road to be reduced to 55 mph.
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Limit
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Justification
Palm Drive Interstate
10 Varner
Road 60 61 55 49 49-58 62% 0.05 55 85 th Percentile & Pace Range
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Perez Road
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, Perez Road is separated into two segments:
• East Palm Canyon Drive to Cathedral Canyon Drive
• Cathedral Canyon Drive to Date Palm Drive
Perez Road between East Palm Canyon Drive and Cathedral Canyon Drive is an east-west four (4) lane divided roadway segment with a striped med ian. The studied segment is approximately 3,040 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 64 to 77 feet. On-street parking is allowed from Campbell Street to Cathedral Canyon Drive. Sidewalk s are located throughout the entire segment and there are no bike facilities. There are two (2) signalized intersections and two (2) signalized pedestrian crossings along the segment. The surrounding land uses are G.H Pools Supplies, Automobile business services, Palm Springs Nissan, Palm Springs Kia, Toyota of The Desert, Acura of The Desert, Honda of the Desert, a nd Tesla Car Dealer. There are 40 mph speed limit signs posted throughout the street segment.
Perez Road between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive an east-west four (4) lane divided roadway segment with a striped median. The studied segment is approximately 3,022 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 76 feet. On street parking is allowed on some portions of the street and there are no bike facilities. There are two (2) signalized intersections throughout the segment. The surrounding land uses are Vista Point Plaza, Perez Art & Design, Perez Plaza, Perez Business Park, Caillas Funeral Home, Pajaro B usiness Park, and other businesses.
There are 40 mph speed limit signs posed throughout the street segment.
Recommendations
The 85th-percentile speed of 43 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between East Palm Drive and Cathedral Canyon Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 22 nd , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 7,951 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision within the segment with a collision rate of 0.15, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. Based on the existing conditions and the 85 th percentile speed and the Street From To
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%ile
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Perez Road
East Palm
Canyon
Drive
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
40 43 39 33 34-43 72% 0.15 40 85 th Percentile Speed
Perez Road
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
Date Palm
Drive 40 45 40 36 35-44 74% 0.55 40 CVC 22358.7
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pace range, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Perez Road between East Palm Drive and Cathedral Canyon Drive remain 40 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 45 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 22 nd , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 10,881 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 5 collisions within this segment with a collision rate of 0.55, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. In accordance with CVC 22358.7, the surrounding land uses and sidewalks are expected to generate high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians. Rounding the 85 th percentile to the nearest 5 mph, and with an additional 5 mph reduction, indicates a speed limit of 40 mph. Based on the existing conditions and CVC 22358.7, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Perez Road between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive to remain 40 mph.
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Plumley Road
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, Plumley Road is separated into three segments:
• Dave Kelly Road to Dinah Shore Drive
• Dinah Shore Drive to 35 th Avenue
• 35 th Avenue to Gerald Ford Drive
Plumley Road between Dave Kelly Road and Dinah Shore Drive is a north to south two (2) lane divided roadway with dashed yellow centerline striping. The studied segment is approximately 1,315 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 35 feet. On street parking is not allowed on both sides of the segment and there are no bike facilities. Sidewalks are only on the west side of the segment. There is one (1) signalized intersection throughout the segment. There are 25 mph and 35 mph speed limit signs posted throughout the segment.
Plumley Road between Dinah Shore Drive and 35
th Avenue is a north to south two (2) lane
divided roadway with a double yellow centerline striping. The studied segment is approximately 2,640 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 40 feet. On street parking is allowed on both sides of the segment and sidewalks are also on both sides of the segment. There are no bike facilities throughout the segment. There is one (1) signalized intersection and two (2) all way stops along the street segment. The surrounding land uses include Nellie N. Coffman Middle School and residential neighborhoods. There are 25 mph and 35 mph speed limit signs posted throughout the segment.
Plumley Road between 35
th Avenue and Gerald Ford Drive is a north to south two (2) lane divided roadway with a double yellow centerline striping. The studied segment is approximately 2,638 feet long with a curb-to-curb width of 40 feet. On street parking is allowed on the west side of the segment from 35 th Avenue to Converse Road. There are sidewalks on both sides of the segment and there are no bike facilities. The surrounding land uses are residential neighborhoods. There are 35 mph speed limit signs posted throughout the segment.
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Plumley
Road
Dave Kelly
Road
Dinah
Shore Drive 35 37 32 26 28-37 69% 0 35 85 th Percentile Speed Plumley
Road
Dinah
Shore Drive
35 th
Avenue 35 36 31 26 27-36 72% 0.46 35 85 th Percentile Speed Plumley
Road 35 th Avenue Gerald
Ford Drive 35 40 35 30 30-39 73% 0.50 35 CVC 22358.7
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Recommendations
The 85th-percentile speed of 37 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Dave Kelly Road and Dinah Shore Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 15 th , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 3,510 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions within the segment. Based on the 85 th percentile speed and the pace range, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Plumley Road between Dave Kelly Road and Dinah Shore Drive remain 35 mph.
The 85th percentile speed of 36 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Dinah Shore Drive and 35
th Avenue. The speed survey conducted on January 15 th , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 2,967 vehicles per day within the segment. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision within the segment with a collision rate of 0.46, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. Based on the observed conditions and the 85 th percentile speed, it is recommended that the speed limit on Plumley Road between Dinah Shpre Drive and 35 th Avenue remain 35 mph.
The 85th percentile speed of 40 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between 35 th Avenue
and Gerald Ford Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 15 th , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 2,967 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision within the segment with a collision rate of 0.46, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. Per CVC 22358.7, the surrounding land uses and two schools being nearby, there is expected to be a high concentration of pedestrians and bikes. Rounding the 85th to the nearest 5 mph and with an additional five mph reduction, indicates a speed limit of 35 mph. Based on the existing conditions, CVC 22358.7, and the pace range, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Plumley Road between 35 th Avenue and Gerald Ford Drive remain to 35 mph.
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Ramon Road
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, Ramon Road is separated into five segments:
• San Luis Rey Drive to Landau Boulevard
• Landau Boulevard to Cathedral Canyon Drive
• Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive
• Date Palm Drive to Neuma Drive
• Neuma Drive to Da Vall Drive
Ramon Road between San Luis Rey Drive and Landau Bo ulevard is an east to west four (4) lane divided roadway segment with a raised median f rom Lawerence Crossway Road to San Luis Rey Drive and a double yellow centerline strip ing from Lawarence Crossway Road to Landau Boulevard. The studied segment is approximat ely 3,930 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 60 feet to 80 feet. On-street parking is n ot allowed and there are no bike facilities throughout the segment. There are three (3) signali zed intersections throughout the segment.
The surrounding land uses are Destination Ramon Pla za, Starrs Auto Repair, Green Clean Express Wash, Income Tax, Royal Computers, Villa Ba kery Mexican Food, 7-Eleven Convenience Store, Devon Self Storage, and other retail plazas. There are 40 mph and 45 mph speed limit signs posted throughout the street segment.
Ramon Road between Landau Boulevard and Cathedral C anyon Drive is an east west six (6) lane divided roadway segment with a raised median. The studied segment is approximately 2,660 feet long with a curb-to-curb width of 86 fee t. On street parking is not permitted and there are no bike facilities along the segment. There are three (3) signalized intersections and one (1) Street From To
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Ramon
Road
San Luis
Rey Drive
Landau
Boulevard 45 50 44 38 39-48 66% 0.09 45 CVC 22358.7
Ramon
Road
Landau
Boulevard
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
40 44 39 35 35-44 76% 0.26 40 85 th Percentile Speed
Rounded Down
Ramon
Road
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
Date Palm
Drive 40 46 41 35 38-47 72% 0 40 CVC 22358.7
Ramon
Road
Date Palm
Drive
Neuma
Drive 50 47 43 37 38-47 71% 0.11 45 85 th Percentile
Ramon
Road
Neuma
Drive
Da Vall
Drive 50 53 49 42 45-54 70% 0.08 45 CVC 22358.7
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pedestrian crossing throughout the street segment. The surrounding land uses are 76 Convenience Shop, Auto Services business plazas, Ca rniceria Rancho Grande Supermarket, Circle K Liquor, Retail Plaza, Ramon Plaza, UHAUL, Outpost Market, Safer Plaza, Palm Mirror and Glass, Foam Roofing Experts, Big O Tires, and T oro Loco. There are 40 mph speed limit signs posted on the street segment.
Ramon Road between Cathedral Canton Drive and Date Palm Drive is an east west six (6) lane divided roadway segment with raised medians. The st udied segment is approximately 2,660 feet long with a curb-to-curb width of 86 feet. On street parking is not permitted and there are no existing bike facilities along the segment. The sur rounding land uses are Gentry Plaza, Ramon Plaza, 76 Gasoline Convenience Stores, ARCO, Circle K, Quick Tax, Southwest Dental, Auto Repair Shops, Muro & Muro Law Offices, and Weinersc hnitzel. There are 40 mph speed limit signs posted along the street segment.
Ramon Road between Date Palm Drive and Neuma Drive is an east west six (6) lane divided roadway segment with raised medians. The studied se gment is approximately 2,060 feet long with curb to curb width of 86 feet to 90 feet wide. On-street parking is not permitted and there are no bike facilities along the segment. There are three (3) signalized intersections along the segment. The surrounding land uses are Date Palm Ce ntre, Cathedral Village, Pure Dental, Desert Dental Alternatives. There are 50 mph speed limit signs posted along the segment.
Ramon Road between Neuma Drive and Da Vall Drive is an east west six (6) lane divided roadway segment with raised medians. The studied se gment is approximately 3,230 feet long with curb-to-curb width of 86 feet. On-street parki ng is not allowed and there are no bike facilities along the segment. There are two (2) sig nalized intersections along the segment. The surrounding land uses are Desert Memorial Park, Can yon Springs Department of Devlopmental Services, Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries , Chuck's Automotive Services. Ther are 50 mph speed limit signs posted along the segment.
Recommendations
The 85th-percentile speed of 50 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between San Luis Rey Drive and Landau Boulevard. The speed survey conducted on February 4 th , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 3,930 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 4 collisions within this segment with a collision rate of 0.09, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. In accordance with CVC 22358.7 the surrounding land uses, intersections, and sidewalks have the potential to generate high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians.
Based on the observed conditions, CVC 22358.7, and the pace range, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Ramon Road between San Luis Rey Drive and Landau Boulevard remain 45 mph.
The 85
th percentile speed of 44 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Landau Boulevard and Cathedral Canyon Drive. The speed survey conducted on February 4 th , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 37,320 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 7 collisions within this segment with a collision rate of 0.26, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. Rounding down the 85th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph, per CVC 22358.6, indicates a speed limit of 40 mph. Based on the 85 th percentile speed, CVC 22358.6, and the pace range, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Ramon Road between Landau Boulevard and Cathedral Canyon Drive remain 40 mph.
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The 85th percentile speed of 46 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive. The speed survey conducted on February 4 th , 2025,
determined the average daily traffic of 34,164 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years there were 0 collisions within this segment. In accordance with CVC 22358.7, the surrounding land uses within the segment have the potential to generate high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians. Rounding the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph with an additional 5 mph reduction indicates a speed limit of 40 mph. Based on the 85 th percentile speed and CVC 22358.7, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Ramon Road between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive remain 40 mph.
The 85th percentile speed of 47 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Date Palm Drive and Neuma Drive. The speed survey conducted on February 4 th , 2025, determined the
average daily traffic of 30,617 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 2 collisions within the segment with a collision rate of 0.11, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. Based on the 85 th percentile speed and the pace range, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Ramon Road between Date Palm Drive and Neuma Drive be 45 mph.
The 85
th percentile speed of 53 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Neuma Drive and Da Vall Drive. The speed survey conducted on February 4 th , 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 1,142 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 2 collisions within the segment with a collision rate of 0.08, which is lower than the State Collision Rate. In accordance with CVC 22358.7, the surrounding land uses within the segment have the potential to generate high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians. Rounding the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph with an additional reduction of 5 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph. Based on the 85 th percentile speed and CVC 22358.7, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Ramon Road between Neuma Drive and Da Vall Drive be 45 mph.
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San Antonio Drive
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
San Antonio Drive between San Mateo Drive and Missi on Drive is a north south two (2) lane undivided roadway segment. The studied segment is approximately 3,430 feet long with curb-to- curb width of 34 feet. On-street parking is allowed on both sides of the street segment and there are no existing bike lanes. There are two (2) three -way intersections and one (1) all-way stop intersections. The surrounding land uses are reside ntial neighborhoods. There are 25 mph speed limit signs posted throughout the segment.
Recommendations
The 85th-percentile speed of 33 mph indicates a speed limit of 30 mph between San Mateo Drive and Mission Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 22nd, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 1,142 vehicles per day, within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 3 collisions with a collision rate of 2.78, which is higher than the State Collision Rate. Based on the existing conditions, the 85 th percentile speed, and the high collision rate, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on San Antonio Drive between San Mateo Drive and Mission Drive to remain 25 mph.
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San
Antonio
Drive
San Mateo
Drive
Mission
Drive 25 33 27 20 23-32 61% 2.78 25 85 th Percentile & High Collision Rate
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Santoro Drive
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Santoro Drive between 30 th Avenue to McCallum Way is a north-south roadway wi th two (2) lane divided roadway segment with yellow centerline striping. The studied segment is 2,646 feet long with a curb-to-curb width of 52 feet. On stree t parking is not allowed, there are no bike facilities, and there are sidewalks on both sides t hroughout the segment. There are two all-way stop intersections. The surrounding land uses are residential and vacant lots. There are 25 mph speed limit signs posted within the segment.
Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed of 42 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between 30 th Avenue and McCallum Way. The speed survey conducted on January 15, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 2,344 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions. Given the surrounding land uses and James Workman Middle School being nearby, there is a potential for a high concentration of bicyclists and pedestrians. Based on the observed conditions, 85 th percentile, and CVC 22358.7, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Santoro Drive between 30 th Avenue and McCallum Way to be 35 mph.
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Santoro
Drive 30 th Avenue McCallum
Way 25 42 36 31 33-42 67% 0 35 CVC 22358.7
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San Luis Rey Drive
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
San Luis Rey Drive between Mission Drive to Ramon D rive is a north-south two (2)-three (3) lane divided segment with a painted two-way left tu rn median. The studied segment is 1,581 feet long with a curb-to-curb width of 40-68 feet. On street is allowed on both sides, there are no bike facilities, and sidewalk exists on both sides expect for a vacant lot on the eastern side.
There is one (1) all-way stop and one (1) signalize d intersection. The surrounding land uses are The Springs Plaza, Autoshops, a Liquor Market, and vacant lots. There are 25 mph speed limit signs posted within the segment.
Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed of 34 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Mission Drive and Ramon Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 22, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 6,091 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 2 collisions with a collision rate of 0.75 which is lower than the state’s collision rate. Rounding down the 85 th Percentile to the nearest 5mph increment per CVC 22358.6, indicates a speed of 30 mph.
Based on CVC 22358.7, the surrounding land facilities within this segment has the potential to generate a high concentration of pedestrians, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on San Luis Rey between Mission Drive and Ramon Drive to remain 25 mph.
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San Luis
Rey Drive
Mission
Drive
Ramon
Drive 25 34 31 26 25-34 78% 0.75 25
CVC 22358.7 & 85 th
Percentile Rounding
Down
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Tachevah Drive
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, Tachevah Drive is separated into two segments:
• Landau Boulevard to Avenida Maravilla
• Avenida Maravilla to Date Palm Drive
Tachevah Drive between Landau Boulevard to Avenida Maravilla is an east-west roadway with two (2) lane divided segment with double yellow cen terline striping. The studied segment is 5,011 feet long, with a curb-to-curb width of 35 fe et. On street parking is allowed on both sides, there are no bike facilities, and sidewalks exist on both sides throughout the segment. There are three (3) all-way stop Intersections and one (1) st op control intersection. The surrounding land uses are residential and Panorama Park. There are 2 5 mph speed limit signs posted within the segment.
Tachevah Drive between Avenida Maravilla to Date Pa lm Drive is an east-west roadway with two (2) lane divided segment with double yellow cen terline striping. The studied segment is 2,633 feet long, with a curb-to-curb width of 36 fe et. On street parking is allowed on both sides, there are no bike facilities, and sidewalks exist on both sides throughout the segment. There are three (3) all-way stop Intersections and one (1) st op control intersection. The surrounding land uses are residential and vacant lots. There are 25 mph speed limit signs posted within the segment.
Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed 34 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Landau Boulevard and Avenida Maravilla. There are approximately 1,19 4 vehicles per day within this road segment. The speed survey was conducted on January 22, 2025. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision with a collision rate of 0.61, which is l ower than the state’s collision rate. Rounding the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment in dicates a speed limit of 35 mph in this segment. However, this segment qualifies as a resid ential district as there are 53 homes within a half a mile fronting the street. Based on the obs erved conditions and per CVC Division 1 Street From To
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Tachevah
Drive
Landau
Boulevard
Avenida
Maravilla 25 34 30 25 25-34 74% 0.61 25 Residential District Tachevah
Drive
Avenida
Maravilla
Date Palm
Drive 25 35 30 25 26-35 70% 0 25 Residential District
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Section 515, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Tachevah Drive between Landau Boulevard and Avenida Maravilla to remain 25 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed 34 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Avenida Maravilla and Date Palm Drive. There are approximately 1,676 vehicles per day within this road segment.
The speed survey was conducted on January 22, 2025. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions.
Rounding the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment in dicates a speed limit of 35 mph in this segment. However, this segment qualifie s as a residential district as there are 62 homes within a half a mile fronting the street. Bas ed on the observed conditions and per CVC Division 1 Section 515, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Tachevah Drive between Avenida Maravilla and Date Palm Drive to remain 25 mph.
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Varner Road
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, Varner Road is separated into three segments:
• West City Limits to Edom Hill Road
• Edom Hill Road to Date Palm Drive
• Date Palm Drive to Bob Hope Drive
Varner Road between West City Limits and Edom Hill Road is an east-west two (2) lanes highway with dashed centerline striping. The studie d segment is approximately 3,100 feet long and 30 feet wide. On-street parking is not allowed and there is no bike facility on both sides of the street. There is one (1) signalized intersectio n and two (2) all-way stops. Sidewalk does not exist throughout the road segment. The surrounding land use is vacant lot. There are 55 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
Varner Road between Edom Hill Road and Date Palm Dr ive is a north-south two (2) lanes highway with dashed centerline striping and double yellow striping. The studied segment is approximately 6,440 feet long and 30 feet wide. On-street parking is not allowed and there is no bike facility on both sides of the street. There ar e two (2) all-way stops. Sidewalk does not exist throughout the road segment. The surrounding land u se is vacant lot. There are 55 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
Varner Road between Date Palm Drive and Bob Hope Drive limits is a north-south two (2) lanes highway with dashed centerline striping and double yellow striping. The studied segment is approximately 15,280 feet long and 30 feet wide. On -street parking is not allowed and there is no bike facility on both sides of the street. There is one (1) signalized intersection and one (1) all-way stop. Sidewalk does not exist throughout the road segment. The surrounding land use is vacant lot. There are 55 mph speed limit signs posted within the road segment.
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Varner
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West City
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Edom Hill
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55 52
48 44
44-53
82 0 50 85 th Percentile
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Edom Hill
Road
Date Palm
Drive
55 56
50 43
47-56
63 0.07 55 85 th Percentile
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Road
Date Palm
Drive
Bob Hope
Drive
55 59
53 46
52-61
56 0.10 55 CVC 22358.6
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Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed of 52 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between West City Limits to Edom Road Hill There are approximately 13,246 ve hicles per day within this road segment.
The speed survey was conducted on January 15, 2025. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions.
Rounding the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment in dicates a speed limit of 50 mph. Based on the observed conditions and 85 th percentile, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Varner Road between West City Limits and Edom Hill Road to be 50 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 56 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between Edom Hill Road to Date Palm Drive. There are approximately 16,831 vehicles per day within this road segment.
The speed survey was conducted on January 15, 2025. Within 4 years, there were 2 collisions with a collision rate of 0.07, which is lower than the state’s collision rate. Rounding the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment ind icates a speed limit of 55 mph. Based on the observed conditions and 85 th percentile, it is recommended that the posted spee d limit on Varner Road between Edom Hill Road and Date Palm Drive to remain 55 mph.
The 85th-percentile speed of 59 mph indicates a spe ed limit of 60 mph between Date Palm Drive and east City limits. There are approximately 4,801 vehicles per day within this road segment. The speed survey was conducted on January 15, 2025. Within 4 years, there were 2 collisions with a collision rate of 0.20 which is l ower than the state’s collision rate. Rounding the 85th-percentile speed down per CVC 22358.6 to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of 55 mph in this segment. Based on the obser ved conditions and 85th percentile and CVC 22358.6, it is recommended that the posted speed li mit on Varner Road between Date Palm Drive and east City limits to remain 55 mph.
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Vista Chino Drive
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, Vista Chino Drive is separated into four segments:
• West City Limits to Landau Boulevard
• Landau Boulevard to Avenida Maravilla
• Avenida Maravilla to Date Palm Drive
Vista Chino Drive between West City Limits to Landa u Boulevard is an east-west roadway with a four (4) lane divided segment with two-way left t urn median and double yellow centerline striping. The studied segment is 5,953 feet long, w ith a curb-to-curb width of 53-75 feet wide.
On street parking is allowed east of Carmela Dr on the northern side of the segment. There are on-street bike facilities and sidewalks on both sid es of the roadway between 994 feet west of Carmela Dr and Landau Boulevard. There are two (2) signalized intersections. The surrounding land uses are residential, Plaza Rio Vista, DoubleT ree Golf Resort. 39 residential driveways front the north side of the street. There are 55 mph speed limit signs posted within the segment.
Vista Chino Drive between Landau Boulevard to Avenida Maravilla is an east-west roadway with a four (4) lane divided segment with two-way left t urn median. The studied segment is 2,736 feet long, with a curb-to-curb width of 85 feet. On street parking, on-streets bike facilities, and sidewalks exist on both sides of the roadway. There are two (2) signalized intersections. The surrounding land uses are Vista Chino Village. 25 r esidential driveways front the south side of the street. There are 55 mph speed limit signs posted within the segment.
Vista Chino Drive between Avenida Maravilla to Date Palm Drive is an east-west roadway with a four (4) lane divided segment with two-way left tur n median and raised median. The studied segment is 2,560 feet long, with a curb-to-curb width of 85 feet. On-street parking, on-street bike facilities, and sidewalks exist on both sides of th e roadway. There are two (2) signalized intersections. The surrounding land uses are reside ntial with 19 residential driveways fronting the south side of the street. There are 55 mph speed limit signs posted within the segment.
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Vista Chino
Drive
West City
Limits
Landau
Boulevard 55 56 49 43 44-53 55% 0.23 50 CVC 22358.6
Vista Chino
Drive
Landau
Boulevard
Avenida
Maravilla 55 56 50 44 48-57 66% 0.12 50 CVC 22358.6
Vista Chino
Drive
Avenida
Maravilla
Date Palm
Drive 55 53 47 41 44-53 68% 0.37 50 CVC 22358.6
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Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed of 56 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between West City Limits to Landau Boulevard. There are approximately 22,858 vehicles per day within this road segment. The speed survey was conducted on January 22, 2025. Within 4 years, there were 9 collisions with a collision rate of 0.23 which is l ower than the state collision rate. The surrounding land uses within this segment has the p otential to generate a high concentration of pedestrians, bicyclists, and driveway traffic. Base d on the observed conditions, CVC 22538.6, and the 85 th percentile, it is recommended that the posted spee d limit on Vista Chino Drive between West City Limits and Landau Boulevard be 50 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 56 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between Landau Boulevard to Avenida Maravilla. There are approxima tely 22,500 vehicles per day within this road segment. The speed survey was conducted on Jan uary 22, 2025. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision with a collision rate of 0.12 which is lower than the state collision rate. The surrounding land uses within this segment has the p otential to generate a high concentration of pedestrians, bicyclists, and driveway traffic. Base d on the observed conditions, CVC 22358.6, and the 85 th percentile, it is recommended that the posted spee d limit on Vista Chino Drive between Landau Boulevard and Avenida Maravilla be 50 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 53 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between Avenida Maravilla to Date Palm Drive. There are approximate ly 23,618 vehicles per day within this road segment. The speed survey was conducted on January 22, 2025. Within 4 years, there were 6 collisions with a collision rate of 0.37 which is lower than the state collision rate. Rounding down the 85 th percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment in dicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Avenida Maravilla to Date Palm Drive. The s urrounding land uses within this segment has the potential to generate a high concentration of pedestrians, bicyclists, and driveway traffic.
Based on the observed conditions and 85 th percentile per CVC 22358.6, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Vista Chino Drive between Avenida Maravilla and Date Palm Drive be 50 mph.
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30 th Avenue
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
For the purpose of this study, G30th Avenue is separated into four segments:
• Landau Boulevard to Avenida Maravilla
• Avenida Maravilla to Date Palm Drive
• Date Palm Drive to Santoro Drive
• Santoro Drive to Da Vall Drive
30 th Avenue between Landau Boulevard to Avenida Maravil la is an east-west roadway with two (2) lane divided segment with a painted two-way lef t turn median. The studied segment is 2,640 feet long. On street parking is allowed on both sid es with designated parking, there are bike facilities throughout the segment, and there are si dewalks on both sides throughout the segment. There is two (2) all-way stop, one (1) sig nalized intersection, and one (1) pedestrian crossing. The surrounding land uses are residential , Landau Elementary School, and a vacant lot. There are both 35 mph and 25 mph speed limit signs posted within the segment.
30 th Avenue between Avenida Maravilla to Date Palm Driv e is an east-west roadway with two (2) lane divided segment with a painted two-way lef t turn median. The studied segment is 2,653 feet long. On street parking is allowed on both sid es with designated parking, there are bike facilities throughout, and there are sidewalks on b oth sides throughout the segment. There is one (1) all-way stop intersection. The surrounding land uses are residential and Walgreens.
There are both 35 mph speed limit signs posted within the segment.
30 th Avenue between Santoro Drive to Da Vall Drive is a n east-west roadway with two (2) lane divided segment with a painted two-way left turn me dian. The studied segment is 2,639 feet long and has a curb to curb width of 63 feet. On st reet parking is allowed on both sides with designated parking, there are bike facilities throu ghout, and there are sidewalks on both sides Street From To
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Avenue
Landau
Boulevard
Avenida
Maravilla 35 39 35 31 31-40 80% 0 35 85 th Percentile Round Down
30 th
Avenue
Avenida
Maravilla
Date Palm
Drive 35 38 34 30 29-38 76% 0 35 85 th Percentile Round Down
30 th
Avenue
Date Palm
Drive
Santoro
Drive 45 40 36 31 40-49 72% 0.14 40 85 th Percentile
30 th
Avenue
Santoro
Drive
Da Vall
Drive 45 48 44 40 40-49 76% 0 45 85 th Percentile Round Down
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throughout the segment. There are two (2) all-way s top intersections and one signalized intersection. The surrounding land uses are Dennis Keat Soccer Park, James Workman Middle School, Northgate Community Church, vacant lots, an d residential. There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted within the segment.
30 th Avenue between Date Palm Drive to Santoro Drive is an east-west roadway with two (2) lane divided segment with a painted two-way left tu rn median. The studied segment is 2,617 feet long and has a curb-to-curb width of 60 feet. On street parking is allowed on both sides with designated parking, there are bike facilities throu ghout, and there are sidewalks on both sides throughout the segment except on the northern side of the vacant lot. There are two (2) all-way stop intersections. The surrounding land uses are residential and vacant lots. There are 45 mph speed limit signs posted within the segment.
Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed of 39 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Landau Boulevard and Avenida Maravilla. The speed survey conducted on January 22, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 5,054 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions. Rounding down the 85 th percentile speed per CVC 22358.6 to the nearest 5 mph indicates a speed of 35 mph. Based on the observed conditions and 85 th percentile, and CVC 22358.6, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on 30 th Ave between Landau Boulevard and Avenida Maravilla to remain 35 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 38 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Avenida Maravilla and Date Palm Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 22, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 6,250 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions. Rounding down the 85 th percentile speed per CVC 22358.6 to the nearest 5 mph indicates a speed of 35 mph. Based on the observed conditions and the 85th percentile, and CVC 22358.6, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on 30th Ave between Avenida Maravilla and Date Palm Drive to remain 35 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 40 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Avenida Maravilla and Date Palm Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 22, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 9,556 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there was 1 collision with a collision rate of 0.14, which is lower than the state’s collision rate. Based on the observed conditions and the 85th percentile, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on 30th Ave between Date Palm Drive and Santoro Drive to be 40 mph.
The 85
th -percentile speed of 48 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Santoro Drive and Da Vall Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 22, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 5,846 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions. Rounding down the 85 th percentile speed per CVC 22358.6 to the nearest 5 mph indicates a speed of 45 mph. Based on the observed conditions, 85 th percentile, and CVC 22358.6, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on 30 th Ave between Santoro Drive and Da Vall Drive to remain 45 mph.
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33 rd Avenue
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
33rd Avenue between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive is an east-west roadway with two (2) lane undivided segments. The studied segment is 2,668 feet long. On street parking is allowed on both sides, there are no bike facilit ies, and sidewalk exist throughout the segment except on the northern side between Rancho Vista Dr and Date Palm Dr. There is one all-way stop and two (2) stop control intersections. The su rrounding land uses are residential, Palm Springs Church, and vacant lots. There are 25 mph a nd 35 mph speed limit signs posted within the segment.
Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed of 34 indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive. The speed survey conducted on January 22, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 2,347 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 3 collisions with a collision rate of 1.74 which is higher than the state’s collision rate. Rounding down the 85 th percentile speed per CVC 22358.6 to the nearest 5 mph indicates a speed of 30 mph. Based on CVC 22358.6 it is recommended that the posted speed limit on 33 rd Ave between Cathedral Canyon Drive to Date Palm Drive be 30 mph.
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33 rd
Avenue
Cathedral
Canyon
Drive
Date Palm
Drive 25/30 34 28 24 24-33 70% 1.74 30 85 th Percentile, CVC 22358.6
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35 th Avenue
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
35 th Ave between Date Palm Drive to Plumley Road is an east-west roadway with two (2) lane divided roadway with yellow centerline striping. Th e studied segment is 2,632 feet long with a curb-to-curb width of 44 feet. On street parking is allowed on both sides, there are no bike facilities, and sidewalks are on both sides through out the segment. There are two (2) all-way stop intersections and one (1) stop control interse ction. The surrounding land uses are residential and Nellie N. Coffman Middle School. Th ere are 30 mph speed limit signs posted within the segment.
Recommendations
The 85 th -percentile speed of 36 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Date Palm Drive and Plumley Road. The speed survey conducted on January 15, 2025, determined the average daily traffic of 939 vehicles per day within this segment. Within 4 years, there were 0 collisions with a collision rate of 0. Given the surrounding land uses and Nellie N. Coffman Middle School fronting the segment, there is a potential for a high concentration of pedestrians. Based on the observed conditions and 85 th percentile, and CVC 22358.7, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on 35 th Ave between Date Palm Drive and Plumley Road to remain 30 mph.
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35 th
Avenue
Date Palm
Drive
Plumley
Road 30 36 32 26 26-35 74% 0 30 CVC 22358.7
1 ORDINANCE NO.______________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL
CITY AMENDING SECTION 12.20.010 OF THE
CATHEDRAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF
SPECIAL SPEED LIMITS IN 2025.
The City Council of the City of Cathedral City does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1a. AMENDED SPEED LIMITS. Subsection (B) of 12.20.010 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is hereby amended by the adoption of the following amendments, due to the recent 2025 Traffic and Engineering Speed Limit Study completed by consultant Albert A. Webb Associates:
SECTION 1b. REVISED SPEED LIMITS. Based upon the findings of a Traffic and Engineering Speed Limit Survey dated April 2025.
Street No. Portion Affected 2025 Speed Limits (MPH)
Avenida Maravilla 1. Vista Chino to Tachevah Drive 25
2. Tachevah Drive to 30th Avenue 25
3. 30th Avenue to McCallum Way 25
4. McCallum Way to Ramon Road 25
Cathedral Canyon Drive 5. Ramon Road to 33rd Avenue 45
6. 33rd Avenue to Dinah Shore Drive 45
7. Dinah Shore Drive to Paseo Real 45
8. Paseo Real to Kieley Road 40
9. Kieley Road to Perez Road 35
10. Perez Road to East Palm Canyon Drive 35
11. East Palm Canyon Drive to Kings Road 25
12. Kings Road to Terrace Road 25 Date Palm Drive 13. Varner Road to Vista Chino 55
14. Vista Chino to 30th Avenue 50
15. 30th Avenue to McCallum Way 45
16. McCallum Way to Ramon Road 45
17. Ramon Road to Dinah Shore Drive 45
18. Dinah Shore Drive. to 35th Avenue 45
19. 35th Avenue to Gerald Ford Drive 45
20. Gerald Ford Drive to Perez Road 40
21. Perez Road to East Palm Canyon Drive 40
Da Vall Drive 22. 30th Avenue to Ramon Road 45
23. Ramon Road to Dinah Shore Drive 50
24. Gerald Ford Drive to South City Limits 45
Dave Kelly Road 25. Date Palm Drive to Plumley Road 35
2 Dinah Shore Drive 26. West City Limits to Cathedral Canyon Drive 45
27. Cathedral Canyon Drive to Date Palm Drive 45
28. Date Palm Drive to Da Vall Drive 50 East Palm Canyon Dr. 29. Golf Club Drive to Perez Road 45
30. Perez Road to Cathedral Canyon Drive 45
31. Cathedral Canyon Drive to Date Palm Dr. 45
32. Date Palm Drive to East City Limits 50
Edom Hill Road 33. Varner Road to North Terminus 40 Gerald Ford Drive 34. Date Palm Drive to Plumley Road 50
35. Plumley Road to Da Vall Drive 50
Landau Boulevard 36. Verona Road to Vista Chino Drive 45
37. Vista Chino Drive to Tachevah Drive 45
38. Tachevah Drive to 30th Avenue 45
39. 30th Avenue to McCallum Way 45
40. McCallum Way to Ramon Road 45
McCallum Way 41. Landau Boulevard to Avenida Maravilla 25
42. Avenida Maravilla to Date Palm Drive 25
43. Date Palm Drive to Santoro Drive 25
44. Santoro Drive to Da Vall Drive 25
Mountain View Road 45. Varner Road to North City Limits 50 Palm Drive 46. Interstate 10 to Varner Road 55
Perez Road 47. East Palm Canyon Dr. to Cathedral Canyon Dr. 40
48. Cathedral Canyon Dr. to Date Palm Dr. 40
Plumley Road 49. Dave Kelly Road to Dinah Shore Drive 35
50. Dinah Shore Drive to 35th Avenue 35
51. 35th Avenue to Gerald Ford Drive 35
Ramon Road 52. San Luis Rey Drive to Landau Blvd. 45
53. Landau Blvd. Cathedral Canyon Drive 40
54. Cathedral Canyon Drive to Date Palm Drive 40
55. Date Palm Drive to Neuma Drive 45
56. Neuma Drive to DaVall Drive 45
San Antonio Drive 57. San Mateo Drive to Mission Drive 25 Santoro Drive 58. 30th Avenue to McCallum Way 35
San Luis Rey Drive 59. Mission Drive to Ramon Road 25 Tachevah Drive 60. Landau Boulevard to Avenida Maravilla 25
61. Avenida Maravilla to Date Palm Drive 25 Varner Road 62. Palm Drive to Edom Hill Rd. 50
63. Edom Hill Rd. to Date Palm Drive 55
64. Date Palm Drive to Bob Hope Drive 55 Vista Chino Drive 65. West City Limits to Landau Boulevard 50
66. Landau Boulevard to Avenida Maravilla 50
67. Avenida Maravilla to Date Palm Drive 50
30th Avenue 68. Landau Boulevard to Avenida Maravilla 35
69. Avenida Maravilla to Date Palm Drive 35
70. Date Palm Drive to Santoro Drive 40
71. Santoro Drive to Da Vall Drive 45
3 33rd Avenue 72. Cathedral Canyon Drive to Date Palm Drive 30 35th Avenue 73. Date Palm Drive to Plumley Road 30
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after passage.
SECTION 3. Posting. The City Clerk shall within fifteen (15) days after the passage of this Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least the 3 public places designated by resolution of the City Council; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause this Ordinance and it's certification, together with proof of posting, to be entered in the book of Ordinances and the Municipal Code of this City.
APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Cathedral City held on this _______ day of __________, 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
APPROVED:
____________________________
Charles P. McClendon, City Manager
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 4.L
Meeting Date: June 25, 2025
From: Michael Contreras, Fire Chief
Title: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Compressor Replacement
RECOMMENDATION:
To authorize the purchase and installation of two new Arctic SCBA compressor systems one at Station 1 and one at Station 2, for a combined total of $177,548.90. This investment is essential to maintaining firefighter safety, reducing operational risk, and supporting the department’s long-term readiness.
BACKGROUND:
Cathedral City Fire & EMS utilizes SCBA compressors to refill air cylinders that supply breathable air for personnel operating in immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) environments. The department’s current primary compressor, a 1997 Mako BAC07H located at Station 2, is over 27 years old. It is no longer supported by the manufacturer, experiences frequent downtime, and lacks the operational efficiencies of modern units.
In the FY 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 biennial budget, these apparatuses were identifed to be in the Equipment Replacement Fund (611). A quote was secured for a new Arctic Compressor system for Fire Station 2 (412) totaling $91,885.24, including removal of the old unit and installation. A second quote for a nearly identical Arctic Compressor system to be installed at Fire Station 1 (411) totals $85,663.66.
Both purchases include all components, installation, training, and 5-year extended warranties. Purchase will be funded out of the equipment replacement fund.
DISCUSSION:
As a safety-critical asset, the compressor must provide clean, high-pressure breathable air consistently and without delay. Operating without a reliable system presents the following operational and safety issues:
Risk Management and Safety Compliance
The department’s existing SCBA compressor systems are equipped with outdated filtration and monitoring technology, which increases the risk of contaminant exposure to personnel.
In contrast, modern compressor units are compliant with current NFPA standards and feature enhanced safety components, including advanced carbon monoxide monitoring and automatic air quality controls. When our current system is offline due to repair needs or maintenance delays, the department must rely on mutual aid partners such as Palm Springs and Cal Fire. This dependency introduces operational delays and elevates the risk to firefighter safety during emergency incidents, particularly when operating in IDLH environments.
Operational Reliability and Redundancy
Installing one compressor at each of the department’s two busiest stations Station 1 and Station 2 ensures consistent operational reliability and provides critical redundancy across our coverage area. Should a compressor at one location fail or require servicing, the second unit will serve as a backup to maintain uninterrupted SCBA bottle refilling capability. This redundancy is increasingly important given the department’s significant growth in staffing and call volume since 1997. Additionally, distributed compressor coverage enhances operational flexibility and readiness across geographic zones.
Efficiency and Cost Containment
The department currently expends approximately $5,000 annually on maintenance and air testing for the aging compressor system. The new systems are projected to reduce these expenses by nearly half, offering faster fill rates, reduced electrical consumption, and quieter operation—leading to lower utility costs and a safer workplace environment. Furthermore, with the addition of new SCBA bottles that require semiannual functional capacity testing, the demand for compressed air has increased. This, coupled with a higher number of personnel and expanded training requirements, justifies the need for two operational compressors to meet the department’s evolving service demands.
Service Life and Strategic Investment
Each of the new compressors is designed to provide at least 25 to 30 years of dependable service, aligning with the department’s capital replacement schedule and long-term asset planning strategy. Procuring and installing both units simultaneously will mitigate future delays in procurement and allow the department to leverage vendor consistency for support, training, and warranty services. This approach supports both fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency, making it a sound strategic investment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER
ACCOUNT
CODES
PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or
ONGOING
2024-2025 SBCA Compressors 611-000-000-
000-8800-8801 N/A 177,548.90 One-time
2024-2025 SBCA Compressors 100-300-330-
332-9300-9XXX N/A 177,548.90 One-time
2024-2025 SBCA Compressors 611-300-330-
332-7300-7XXX N/A (177,548.90) One-time
2024-2025 Total $177,548.90
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal E – Safety
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Fire Station 1 Compressor Invoice
2. Fire Station 2 Compressor Quote
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