HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2025-016RESOLUTION 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.
JAN C. HARNIK
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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 ___________________.
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
March 13, 2025
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Exhibit A
City of Palm Desert
2025 City Council Goals
Goals Description Lead Team
01
CSU Palm Desert Campus/ AI,
Business Innovation, and
Entrepreneurship Hub
Continue advocacy and strategic planning for a Cal State University Palm
Desert Campus, fostering opportunities in AI, business innovation, and
entrepreneurship to drive workforce development and regional growth.
Economic Development
02
North Sphere Development,
Infrastructure Planning, and
Electrification
Ensure the North Sphere has the infrastructure needed to support its growth,
including essential services, public amenities, and enhanced public spaces.
Address energy transmission challenges to remove barriers to development
and support long-term housing and economic expansion.
Development Services
City Manager’s Office
03
Mall Redevelopment/
Experienced Based and Family
Friendly Activities
Support the redevelopment of the mall properties into a vibrant destination
that enhances economic vitality and community engagement. Encourage a
mix of experience-driven and family-friendly uses.
Economic Development
City Manager’s Office
04 Update to the Development Code/
Fire Prevention by Design
Ensure a comprehensive update of the Development Code that enhances
clarity, efficiency, and flexibility for residents and businesses. Modernize
regulations to support economic growth, streamline permitting, and improve
public safety while integrating best practices in fire prevention design.
Development Services
05 Crime Prevention Technology
Expand the use of technology-driven public safety solutions to enhance crime
prevention and law enforcement effectiveness. Implement tools such as real-
time data analysis, automated license plate recognition, and security cameras.
City Manager’s Office
06 Assessment of City Medians
and Rights of Way
Conduct a comprehensive review of City medians and rights -of-way to
improve maintenance efficiency, aesthetics, and functionality. Focus on
enhancing landscaping, addressing aging infrastructure, and ensuring cost-
effective, long-term upkeep.
Public Works
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