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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CITY
COUNCIL GOALS FOR THE 2025 CALENDAR YEAR
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2025, the City Council convened in a Goal Setting
Study Session to review the status of the 2024 City Council Goals and to establish Goals
for the 2025 calendar year.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The 2025 City Council Goals are hereby approved and adopted as
shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein.
ADOPTED ON MARCH 13, 2025.
Signed by:
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JAN C. HARNIK
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Signed by:
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ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
I, ANTHONY J. MEJIA, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2025-016 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on March 13, 2025, by the following
vote:
AYES: NESTANDE, PRADETTO, QUINTANILLA, TRUBEE, AND HARNIK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RECUSED: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Palm Desert, California, on 3/14/2025
Signed by:
ANTHONY J. MEJI
CITY CLERK
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Resolution No. 2025-016
Exhibit A
City of Palm Desert
2025 City Council Goals
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CSU Palm Desert Campus! Al,
Continue advocacy and strategic planning for a Cal State University Palm
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Business Innovation, and
Desert Campus, fostering opportunities in Al, business innovation, and
Economic Development
Entrepreneurship Hub
entrepreneurship to drive workforce development and regional growth.
North Sphere Development,
Ensure the North Sphere has the infrastructure needed to support its growth,
02
Infrastructure Planning, and
including essential services, public amenities; and enhanced public spaces.
Development Services
Electrification
Address energy transmission challenges to remove barriers to development
City Manager's Office
and support long-term housing and economic expansion..
Mall Redevelopment)
Support the redevelopment of the mall properties into a vibrant destination
Economic Development
03
Experienced Based and Family
that enhances economic vitality and community engagement. Encourage a
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Friendly Activities
mix of experience -driven and family -friendly uses.
Ensure a comprehensive update of the Development Code that enhances
04
Update to the Development Code/
clarity, efficiency, and flexibility for residents and businesses. Modernize
Development Services..
Fire Prevention by Design
regulations to support economic growth, streamline permitting, and improve
public safety while integrating best practices in fire prevention design.
Expand the use of technology -driven public safety solutions to enhance crime
05
Crime Prevention Technology
prevention and law enforcement effectiveness. Implement tools such as real-
City Manager's Office
time data analysis, automated license plate recognition, and security cameras.
Conduct a comprehensive review of City medians and rights -of -way to
06Public
Assessment of City Medians
improve maintenance efficiency, aesthetics, ' and functionality. Focus on
Works
and Rights of Way
enhancing landscaping, addressing aging infrastructure, and ensuring cost-
effective, long-term upkeep.