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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.
ATTEST:
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
CSlgnedby:
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PC3ZDP02QCC4404 JAN C. HARNIK
MAYOR
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:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
NESTANDE, PRADETTO, QUINTANILLA, TRUBEE, AND HARNIK
NONE
NONE
NONE
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 -----------
ANTHONY J. MEJ
CITY CLERK
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Resolution No. 2025-016 Page 2
Exhibit A
City of Palm Desert
2025 City Council Goals
Goals Description Lead Team - - -
CSU Palf!I Desert Campus/. A,;
01 Business Innovation, and
Entrepreneurship Hub
North Sphere DeveJ_opinent,
02 Infrastructure Planning, and
Electrification
Mall Redevelopment/
03 Experienced Based and Family
Friendly Activities
04.Update· to·-the Development Code/
. , .Fire Preve,:ation by Design
05 Crime Prevention Technology
06 Assessment of City Medians
and Rights of Way
Continue advocacy and_ strategic planning for .9 Cal State University Palm Desert Campus, fosterin'g opportunities in, Al, • business 'innovation, and E�·onomic Development·. entr�preneurship to drive workforc� development and regional growth.
Ensure the North Sphere has the infrastructure needed to support its growth, incl1:1ding essential services, public amenities;, and enhanced public spaces. D·e�elopment Services •. Address energy transmission challenges to remove barriers to development· qity Manag�r·s Office and support long-term housing and economic expansion. . · .
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.
Ensure a comprehensive update of the De�elopment Code that enhances
Economic Development City Manager's Office
clarity, -efficiency; and flexibility fQr, residents and businesses. Modernize • • • Development Services. -regulations to support economic growth, streamline permitting, and improve public safety w�ile integr�ting bestpractices in fire prevention desigr..
Expand the use of technology-driven public safety solutions to enhance crime . 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 improve maintenance· efficiency, aesthetics,· and functionality. Focus on enhancing landscaping, _addressing aging infrastructure, and ensuring costeffe�tive, long-term upkeep. ,·
Public Works