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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06A Revised Staff Report and ExhibitSTAFF REPORT CITY OF PALM DESERT CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE MEETING DATE: February 24, 2022 PREPARED BY: Heather Horning, Assistant to the City Manager REQUEST: Approve a Resolution adopting City Council goals and priorities for the 2022 calendar year. Recommendation By Minute Motion, approve Resolution No. 2022- adopting City Council goals and priorities for the 2022 calendar year. Background On February 7, 2022, the City Council had a goal setting session to review and discuss priorities for the 2022 calendar year. At this meeting, department heads presented on their department’s top accomplishments for 2021 and their major initiatives for 2022, followed by Council Members presenting their proposed goals and priorities for 2022. The City Council identified eight goals and priorities for 2022 including: Cal State University Palm Desert Campus: Advocate for the creation of a Cal State University Palm Desert Campus or other education related uses of the 170 acres the City provided for this purpose. Westfield Mall Redevelopment: Conduct market and land use planning studies to evaluate options for adaptive re-use of the Westfield Mall resulting in a Mall Master Plan. Active Transportation Projects: Analyze relevant studies to develop a 5-year Active Transportation Project Plan that includes opportunities to enhance CV Link, PD Link/bike lanes, and incorporate these projects into the 5-year CIP budget. North Sphere Planning/North Sphere Park: Analyze the recommendations of the CBRE study for potential changes in land use patterns in the north sphere. Design and build a North Sphere Park. Gather community input and use to refine planning. Explore Annexation North of I-10: Work with stakeholders to explore the annexation of the area north of the I-10 Freeway. Environmental Initiatives: Develop a 5-year plan of Environmental Initiatives including the consideration of the following or similar items: environmentally friendly landscaping, green building materials, solar, alternative fuel vehicles for the City fleet, water and energy conservation, and recycling. Work with the Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee to evaluate and implement initiatives. Staff Report – Approve Resolution Approving Goals and Priorities for 2022 February 24, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Public Safety Improvements: Explore new technology, review budgets, and gain efficiencies for improved public safety services. Conduct a review of current law enforcement contract and fire services. Broadband Master Plan: Develop a Broadband Master Plan that assesses whether and how the city can enhance connectivity for businesses and residents, while working with, and factoring in the work accomplished by federal, state and regional resources. A spreadsheet that contains the lead departments and Committees/Subcommittees assigned to these goals/priorities, as well as next steps for each is attached as Exhibit A to the Resolution. Staff will report updates on goals through a Quarterly Report that will be distributed to the City Council and regular updates will be included in the Weekly Administrative Update Report as available. Other priorities that were discussed at the goal setting but were not prioritized for this year include the following: Discover Palm Desert Visitor Center: Build a Visitor Center on the north side of San Pablo as part of "Envision San Pablo". (Although this was not identified as a 2022 goal/priority, the design for this project is currently in progress) El Paseo: Continue working on the "reimagination" of El Paseo to make is more pedestrian and Bike friendly. School District Boundary Changes: Work with Palm Springs Unified School District and Desert Sands Unified School District to come to an agreement to annex the area north of Frank Sinatra into Desert Sands Unified School District. Community Public Health: Build a Public Health and Mental Health Coalition that improves the quality of life for residents and unsheltered visitors, while connecting with higher education partners to supplement clinical experience required for licensure. San Pablo Pedestrian Safety Lighting: Ensure pedestrian safety is preserved along San Pablo with increased diurnal and nocturnal lighting that increases visibility with motorists. (Although this was not identified as a 2022 goal/priority, the Public Works department is assessing this currently) Landscape Pallet Standards: Refine and implement landscape pallet with a focus on positive environmental impact. Block Parties: Plan a block party twice a year to engage the public face to face. Staff recommends approving the attached Resolution to adopt the 2022 City Council Goals and Priorities. Staff Report – Approve Resolution Approving Goals and Priorities for 2022 February 24, 2022 Page 3 of 3 Fiscal Analysis There is no fiscal impact with this action, however, the fiscal impact of implementing the goals and priorities will be incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget. LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL REVIEW ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER N/A Robert W. Hargreaves City Attorney N/A L. Todd Hileman City Manager Janet M. Moore Janet Moore Director of Finance Andy Firestine Andy Firestine Assistant City Manager City Manager L. Todd Hileman: L. Todd Hileman Attachments A. Resolution No. 2022 - RESOLUTION NO. 2022-_____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIOIRITIES FOR THE 2022 CALENDAR YEAR. WHEREAS, the City Council convened for a goal setting session on February 7, 2022; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the goal setting session was to review and discuss priorities for 2022; and WHEREAS, the City Council prioritized eight goals and priorities to focus on for the 2022 calendar year; and NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED AND FOUND by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council; and 2. That the 2022 City Council Goals and Priorities are hereby approved and adopted as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 24th day of February 2022, by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JAN C. HARNIK, MAYOR ATTEST: NIAMH M. ORTEGA, DEPUTY CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA Exhibit A City of Palm Desert 2022 City Council Goals and Priorities Goals Description Lead Team Assigned Committees/ Subcommittees Involved Next Steps Cal State UniversitySan Bernadino Palm Desert Campus Advocate for the creation of a Cal State University San Bernadino Palm Desert Campus or other education related uses of the 170 acres the City provided for this purpose. Development Services City Manager's Office CV Priority One Explore legislative solutions and evaluate with the City Council by May 2022. Westfield Mall Redevelopment Conduct market and land use planning studies to evaluate options for adaptive re-use of the Westfield Mall resulting in a Mall Master Plan. Development Services City Manager's Office Contract with a consulting firm for the development of the Mall Master plan. Hold a study session in the 3rd Quarter to review and discuss. Annexation North of I-10 Work with stakeholders to explore the annexation of the area north of the I-10 Freeway. Development Services City Manager's Office Annexation Subcommittee Take Annexation Study to the City Council for discussion in 2nd Quarter. Broadband Master Plan Develop a Broadband Master Plan that assesses whether and how the city can enhance connectivity for businesses and residents, while working with, and factoring in the work accomplished by federal, state and regional resources. Explore the feasibility of municipal broadband in Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley. Development Services Public Works Economic Development Subcommittee Commence Request for Information regarding feasibility, development and operation of broadband in 2nd Quarter. Environmental Initiatives Develop a 5-year plan of Environmental Initiatives including the consideration of the following or similar items: environmentally friendly landscaping, green building materials, solar, alternative fuel vehicles for the City fleet, water and energy conservation, and recycling. Work with the Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee to evaluate and implement initiatives. Development Services Public Works Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee (RPEC) Hold a study session by the end of the 2nd Quarter of 2022 to refine the areas of focus. Work with RPEC to evaluate initiatives and develop a 5-year plan for implementation of initiatives and incorporate into the budget. North Sphere Planning/North Sphere Park Analyze the recommendations of the CBRE study for potential changes in land use patterns in the north sphere. Design and build a North Sphere Park. Gather community input and use to refine planning. Development Services Public Works Parks and Recreation Commission, Economic Development Subcommittee Revisit the CBRE study in May to determine if it will need to be revised to incorporate any potential changes in plans for a Cal State San Bernadino Palm Desert Campus. A RFP for park design will be completed in Q2, staff will gather community feedback when the design is complete and review in Q4. Public Safety Improvements Explore new technology, review budgets, and gain efficiencies for improved public safety services. Conduct a review of current law enforcement contract and fire services. Development Services City Manager's Office Administrative Services Public Safety Commission A joint study session with Public Safety Commission and City Council to review law enforcement contract will be held in 2nd Quarter. Analyze the effectiveness of CSOs and evaluate the budget impacts. Request bids for ALPR and incorporate into the budget. Conduct Matrix Study. Study session in May to review improvements and efficiencies. Active Transportation Projects Analyze relevant studies to develop a 5-year Active Transportation Project Plan that includes opportunities to enhance CV Link, PD Link/bike lanes, and incorporate these projects into the 5-year CIP budget. Public Works Active Transportation Project (ATP) Subcommittee A Subcommittee meeting will be held in March to provide an update on the Active Transportation Project Program. A Study Session will be held in April regarding this program.