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HomeMy WebLinkAboutChapter 12 WORK PLANIn many cases, implementation of the General Plan will occur incrementally as private landowners develop their land in accordance with the General Plan. For some topics in this General Plan, the new adopted policies are sufficient to realize certain goals. However, most goals will require additional implementation actions to help make those operational. This section identifies those additional implementation actions. This section is organized by type of action: physical improvement, process, program, or rule making. Each action indicates the responsible party, priority level, potential funding source, and timeframe. Palm Desert is a city with a clear vision of its future. The City staff and elected officials welcome and encourage community organizations, the business community, other public agencies, neighborhood groups and passionate individuals to help implemen t many of these actions. While, some actions are prioritized as a “supportive” instead of “critical,” that should not preclude any partner organization or individual from making it a top priority in their own work in collaboration with the City. An actionable description of the implementation action. Some actions include end-note references to supportive background material or example projects. Identification of the agency or department responsible for implementing the action. Identifies whether the action is critical or supportive Identifies potential funding sources A broad timeframe that refers to when the action should be implemented. The timeframes are as follows: Once: A one time action with a set completion date As Needed: Implementation contingent on other identified events, decisions, or benchmarks On-going: Reoccurring or immediate action 12. WORK PLAN 12-1 Following are a set of indicators that will serve to gauge our progress, as articulated in the Vision & Guiding Principles chapter of this General Plan. Following the completion of the General Plan, the City will measure each indicator to establish a baseline for measuring success. The indicators will be evaluated on either a quantitative or qualitative basis depending on the data type and availability, with a directional goal (increase/decrease/maintain). Topic Indicator (unit) 2040 Target Access to health care Clinician shortage Maintain Social engagement Extent to which residents engage with other community members Increase Arts and entertainment Total number of performing arts venues per 10,000 Increase Entertainment venues Creation of available spaces for live and outdoor music, community events and festivals, a local multipurpose theater/arts center, and creative connections and partnerships which impact the economy through increased tourism and revenue. Increase Historic resources Number of Eligible and Protected Historic Resources Maintain or Increase Economic opportunity Jobs per person Increase Expansion of university campuses over the next 20 years Student Enrollment 20,000 CSU students by 2040 College eligibility Number of students with a-g completion (eligibility to enter the Cal State/UCR systems) Increase Retail and fiscal Health Sales tax revenues Increase Industrial/R&D vacancy Industrial vacancy rates Reduce Transit occupancy tax Occupancy Tax 2-3% annual growth for the next 10 years Percent of Employees Living in city Percentage of persons both living and working inside Palm Desert Increase Jobs/housing balance Ratio of jobs to the number of employed residents Increase Water use Per capita potable water use Decrease Topic Indicator (unit) 2040 Target Crime rate Combined violent and property crimes per 10,000 people Decrease Access to parks Number of parks within a half-mile of neighborhoods Increase Access to neighborhood services Residential parcels within ¼ mile of a neighborhood service such as a restaurant, convenience store, childcare center or dry cleaner Increase Elementary and Middle School Access % of housing units within ½ mile of school Increase Transit-oriented development % of housing units within ¼ mile of frequent transit Increase Mix of uses Mix of jobs within a mile of neighborhoods Increase Activity Density Number of jobs and people per square mile Increase at key centers Pedestrian network Sidewalk coverage Increase Bicycle network Bicycle lanes Increase Walkability Walk score Increase Transportation balance Percent mode split for work trips Increase Automobile dependence Annual per capita VMT Decrease Traffic congestion Traffic volumes on key roadways Reduce Travel Time Travel time for key destinations Maintain Parking demand Parking demand at key centers Reduce Travel safety Vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian collisions, deaths, and severe injuries Reduce Access exercise opportunities Percentage of people who live within a half-mile of parks and within 1 mile of recreational facilities Increase 12-2 These implementation actions are specific physical infrastructure necessary for achieving the General Plan Vision. San Pablo Avenue: Introduce angled parking. Public Works Critical City General Fund CIP, Assessment District Once San Pablo Avenue: Introduce bike lane improvements Public Works Critical CDBG, Bicycle Transportation Account, Measure A, Special Fund Once San Pablo Avenue: South of San Gorgonio Way, introduce wide median with possible additional programming (small buildings, farmers market, etc.). Public Works Critical Development Impact Fees, State Fund Once San Pablo Avenue: Introduce roundabout at intersection of San Pablo Avenue and San Gorgonio Way. Public Works Critical MAP-21, TUMF, City General Fund CIP, Development Impact Fee, Special Fund Once Alessandro Alley West of San Pablo: Introduce parking and landscaping per City Center Area plan Public Works Supportive Development Impact Fees, Assessment Districts Once City Center Area: Implement pedestrian improvements including sidewalks, crosswalks, street furniture, and other amenities during the construction of new roadways or the reconstruction of existing roadways. Public Works Critical City General Fund CIP, State Fund, Special Fund, Grants On-going City Center Area: Implement the proposed bicycle network by building the proposed facilities concurrent with the construction of new roadways or the reconstruction of existing roadways. Public Works Critical City General Fund CIP, State Fund, Special Fund, Grants Periodic El Paseo/111 Parking Improvements: Parking Structure 1 - Block between Sage Lane and Lupine Lane Public Works Supportive State Fund, Development Impact Fees, Special Funds, Assessment Districts Once El Paseo/111 Parking Improvements: Build Parking Structure 2 - Block between Lupine Lane and San Pablo Avenue Public Works Supportive Development Impact Fees, Assessment Districts, State Fund, Special Fund Once El Paseo/111 Parking Improvements: Build Parking Structure 3 - Block between San Pablo Avenue and Larkspur Lane Public Works Supportive Development Impact Fees, Assessment Districts, State Fund, Special Fund Once El Paseo/111 Parking Improvements: Build Parking Lot between Larkspur Lane and San Luis Rey Avenue Public Works Supportive Development Impact Fees, Assessment Districts, State Fund, Special Fund Once Highway 111: Reconfigure frontage roads so they are entered and exited directly from Highway 111 (instead of from cross streets). Introduce new landscaping in median between Highway 111 and frontage roads. Public Works Critical MAP-21, Federal Fund, Measure A, TUMF, Development Impact Fees, Assessment Districts, Special Fund Once Highway 111: Reconfigure frontage road parking with street tree planters between parking spaces on the 111 side (on-street parking counts towards required parking of adjacent development). Public Works Critical Measure A, TUMF, Development Impact Fees, Assessment Districts State Fund Once Highway 111: Introduce new streetscape along building side of frontage roads. Public Works Critical Assessment District, State Fund Once Highway 111: Introduce new gateway landscaping at key intersections: a. Monterey Avenue b. San Pablo Avenue c. San Luis Rey Avenue d. Eastern end of El Paseo. Public Works Supportive Assessment District, Special Fund Once 12-3 Highway 111: Introduce gateway monuments/signage • Phase 1: Obtain funding • Phase 2: Set-up competition for design of gateway monuments/signage • Phase 3: install gateway monuments/signage Public Works Supportive CDBG, Assessment District Once Highway 111: Introduce mid-block crosswalk at Sage Lane. Public Works Supportive City General Fund CIP Once Highway 111: Synchronize all traffic signals between eastern and western city boundaries. Public Works Supportive City General Fund, MAP-21, State Fund, Measure A, TUMF As needed Highway 111: Introduce new landscaping in center median and restripe narrower traffic lanes to between 10 and 11 feet (keeping 3 travel lanes in each direction) and add buffered bike lane in surplus pavement area adjacent to curbs. • Option 1: Phase 1: Repave roadway (optional), introduce median landscape, restripe traffic lanes and provide striped bike lane and buffer. Phase 2: Introduce cycle track and associated landscape. • Option 2: Repave roadway (optional), introduce median landscape, restripe traffic lanes, and install cycle track and associated landscape. Public Works Critical City General Fund CIP, State Fund Once 12-4 These actions are activities for the City to undertake to improve, amend, or expand its procedures or inform future actions. Periodically review fee structures for potential opportunities to provide financial and administrative incentives to support installation of renewable energy generators, energy efficiency measures, land use patterns, and other measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Economic Development Supportive City General Fund CIP As needed Proactively develop strategies to reduce the community’s vulnerability to climate change impacts. Special Programs Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants On-going Work with nearby local and regional agencies to develop a community choice aggregation system in order to secure alternative energy supply contracts for the community. Special Programs Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Once Implement a program to install the latest energy-efficient technologies for street and parking lot lights to meet City and state standards. Public Works Supportive City General Fund CIP, Special Funds, Grants Once Replace City fleet vehicles with low emission vehicles, such as EVs and Plug-in EVs wherever possible. Public Works Supportive City General Fund CIP, Special Funds, Grants Ongoing Track and publically support legislation and regional, state, and federal efforts that improve air quality. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Coordinate air quality planning efforts with other local, regional and state agencies, and encourage community participation in air quality planning. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Work with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to ensure the earliest practicable attainment of federal and State ambient air quality standards. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Form partnerships with school districts and other educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and regional governmental agencies to foster and participate in efforts promoting prevention, healthy lifestyles and positive health outcomes. Special Programs Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Ongoing Develop a standardized citywide process to permit community gardens on vacant lots, rooftops, parkways and residential property. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Once Work with Sunline to identify opportunities to improve access to medical centers, especially for communities in need such as those with physical or mental disability or seniors. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants As needed Create a healthy development review checklist for use in review new development proposals. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Once Commission a community economic impact study to assess the current cultural landscape of Palm Desert and its economic benefit to the community. Economic Development Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Once Study the benefit of an arts and culture district in Palm Desert. Economic Development Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Once Investigate funding methods for the arts and culture sector. Economic Development Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Once Play an active role in the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, the Southern California Association of Governments and other regional agencies to protect and promote the interests of the City Planning, Public Works, City Manager, City Council Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Regularly review and, as needed, update the impact fees to keep pace with changing economic conditions and community needs. Adopt and update the City’s authority for collection of development fees within the full extent allowed under state law. Finance Critical City General Fund CIP Ongoing Develop and provide incentives to assist developers in revitalization and rehabilitation of existing structures, uses and properties through improvement programs, innovative development standards, specific plans and assessment districts. Planning Division, Economic Dept, Finance Dept Critical City General Fund CIP Ongoing 12-5 Every five years, review and adjust, as needed, the General Plan’s population and employment capacities to meet changes in economic and demographic conditions. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic Develop a plan to encourage businesses to relocate to Palm Desert to bridge the gap between June and September with year-round residents and jobs. Economic Development Supportive City General Fund CIP Once Regularly review the City’s permit processing for comparisons with other California cities. Bld & Safety Dpt, Public Works Dpt, Planning Division Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Promote campus development and campus life through participation in the University Planning Committee. City Council, City Manager, Planning Division Critical City General Fund CIP Ongoing Follow best practices for traffic study guidelines for development and transportation projects that address all modes of transportation. Public Works Critical City General Fund CIP Periodic Identify and update transportation service levels for all modes of transportation including autos, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians which will be included in the traffic study guidelines. Public Works Critical City General Fund CIP Periodic Regularly meet with Sunline Transit to discuss new development proposals and any updates to transit routes to support projects with an appropriate levels of density, mix of uses, and connections to the bicycle/pedestrian networks Public Works, Special Programs (lead), Planning Critical City General Fund CIP Periodic Regularly review bicycle and pedestrian connections to existing bus stops to maintain safe access for all users Public Works Critical City General Fund CIP Periodic Regularly update transportation impact fees to include both capital costs related to all modes of travel including automobiles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians Finance (Lead) Public Works Critical City General Fund CIP Periodic Regularly collect data on the performance of all transportation modes Public Works Critical City General Fund CIP Periodic Regularly evaluate traffic signal operations along coordinated corridors to ensure that signal coordination and operations reflect changes in transportation conditions. Public Works Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic Develop and regularly update parking management plans for all applicable areas along the 111 Corridor. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP, Assessment District Periodic Regularly meet with Sunline Transit to review bus stop locations and amenities Public Works/Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic Regularly evaluate new data collection, analysis techniques, and tools including real time Big Data sources for use by City Staff and residents. Public Works Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic Regularly coordinate with Caltrans, RCTC, and CVAG for the planning, design, and construction of new transportation facilities including both roadways and non-motorized routes. Public Works (Lead)/Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP On-going Regularly coordinate with CVAG for the siting of a Metrolink stop in Palm Desert. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP On-going Facilitate community policing and neighborhood watch organizations aimed at increasing awareness and decreasing opportunities for crime activity. Police Department Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Continue to confer and coordinate with the solid waste franchisee to fully meet and if possible exceed the provisions from AB 939 by expanding recycling programs that divert valuable resources from the waste stream and returning these materials to productive use. Public Works Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Investigate the feasibility of broadband service throughout Palm Desert as an economic development strategy. Economic Development Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Update the City’s public GIS database with information on the extent and potential impact of seismic, geotechnical, fire, and flood hazards occurring in the city and the SOI. All future developments will be required to submit their data for incorporation into this database. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP As needed Consult Riverside County and other jurisdictions to monitor and update the City’s LHMP. Special Programs Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic 12-6 Update the City’s Critical Infrastructure/Facilities inventory included in the Emergency Operations Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic Evaluate critical City facilities for seismic safety. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic Identify and analyze vulnerabilities of key privately owned critical facilities, such as hospitals and businesses, in the city that should remain in operation after an emergency event. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic Encourage participation of representatives from local schools, universities, hospital facilities, and other local organizations in regional emergency planning efforts. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic Conduct an inventory of all unreinforced structures with higher potential susceptibility to seismic hazards, and develop a prioritized list of recommended phasing for retrofits, based on severity of vulnerability. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Once Partner with Riverside County, regional entities, and local financial institutions to explore and promote financing options for seismic retrofits. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Once Coordinate with FEMA, state agencies, Riverside County, and other jurisdictions to understand potential changes to the extent or severity of flood hazards based on the impacts of a changing climate. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Prohibit development in the 100-year floodplain, unless adequate flood mitigation is provided on-site as well as downstream of the project area. Public Works Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Monitor and update the floodplain management ordinance and continue participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Continue to maintain and enforce regulations and guidelines for the development and maintenance of project-specific on-site retention/detention basins to control stormwater and implement the NPDES program, including measures to enhance groundwater recharge, complement regional flood control facilities, and address applicable community design policies. Public Works Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Identify opportunities for creative public projects that provide “proof of concept” for innovative dual-use and stormwater management while also addressing risks to floods. Public Works Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic Identify barriers to access to safe cooling centers for vulnerable populations. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Once Coordinate with local partners to supplement gaps in services and needs for safe cooling centers during extreme heat events. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Once Identify populations that, due to economic or other circumstances, do not have the resources to cool or heat their living environment during hot summers, or cold winters, and thus may be at risk for temperature-related illnesses or death. During high heat or extreme cold events, check on these individuals, and if necessary, transport them to cooling centers or heated shelters. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP, Special Funds, Grants Ongoing Enforce Cal-OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention Program, especially in the sectors where employees are exposed to extreme heat conditions at outdoor worksites. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP, Special Funds, Grants Ongoing Consult with the Riverside County Department of Public Health to identify and reduce risks from existing and new hazardous waste sites in the city and the SOI. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP, Special Funds, Grants Ongoing Designate appropriate access routes to facilitate the transport of hazardous and toxic material in consultation with emergency service providers through CVAG and the Coachella Valley Emergency Managers Association. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP, Special Funds, Grants Ongoing Investigate exceeding minimum seismic safety standards for critical facilities that ensure building function. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP, Special Funds, Grants Once 12-7 These are actions that are outwardly focused and intended to directly benefit the community. Support and expand programs to educate and incentivize the community on water conservation practices for landscaping. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP, Special Funds, Grants Ongoing Work with the Riverside County Public Health Department to establish social networks and website updates to distribute information on climate change impacts to vulnerable populations including actions they can take to reduce exposure to unhealthy conditions. Special Programs Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Once Actively promote the City as a place for renewable energy generation, and a place for energy conservation businesses to locate. Economic Development Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Create incentives to convert vacant lots into small parks or open spaces throughout the City. Planning/Parks Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Ongoing Create incentives for new development to include small parks, tot lots, passive gardens, outdoor eating areas, plazas, paseos and other outdoor open spaces. Planning/Parks Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Once Continue work with the school districts and other community organizations to provide and support after-school fitness and education programs for school age children. Parks/Special Programs Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Once Partner with local academic, medical and technology organizations to explore the potential for developing a satellite campus or research & technology campus for high education training. Economic Development Dept Supportive City General Func CIP, Grants Ongoing Develop a comprehensive community agriculture program that includes schools and parks. Parks Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Once Sponsor and support a variety of community events focused on health and wellness such as walk/run events, weight- loss programs, fitness programs, and similar activities. Consider a health theme at summer and holiday activities Special Events/ Parks & Rec Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Ongoing Work to expand the number and occurrence of farmer’s markets in Palm Desert. Economic Development Dept Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Once Work to establish Community Supported Agriculture programs to serve Palm Desert residents. Special Districts Supportive City General Fund CIP, Grants Ongoing Allocate municipal resources to help promote the strong and diverse arts facilities and programs offered by the college and universities. Economic Development Supportive City General Fund As needed Develop incubators for medical and agriculture industries. Economic Dept. Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Update policy and procedures for the purchase of City owned vehicles to prioritizes the acquisition of alternative fueled vehicles Public Works Supportive City General Fund Periodic Continue to provide the At-Home Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection program on a semi-annual basis. Public Works Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Support the creation of a community-based education coalition. Special Programs Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic Regularly support or host educational summits and symposiums. Special Programs Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic Continue to fund School Resources Officer (SRO) positions for the Palm Desert public schools by coordinating with school officials, and the DSUSD to provide a safe learning environment for Palm Desert students. Police Department Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Consult with the RCFD Office of Emergency Services, the CVWD, Southern California Edison, the Southern California Gas Company, the Imperial Irrigation District, and other utilities and agencies, as appropriate, to develop and disseminate public education materials advising visitors, residents, and local businesses of appropriate responses in preparation for and during an emergency. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic 12-8 Disseminate materials on the hazards of extreme heat, as well as cooling center locations, in consultation with local hospitals, nursing homes, community centers, and public and private school districts. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Continue to operate cooling centers in coordination with Riverside County. Special Programs Supportive City General Fund CIP Ongoing Create a database to track incidents of windstorms, dust storms and other sever weather events to develop a better understanding of the frequency, magnitude, and costs associated with severe weather. Use this knowledge to determine the value of establishing a ‘bad weather’ fund to pay for repairs, cleaning and other direct costs of severe weather. Periodically review the effectiveness of existing plans, programs, codes and ordinances in protecting health and safety. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP, Special Funds, Grants Ongoing Work with the emergency response team and community action partnership of Riverside County to expand access to the drop-in cooling centers for people vulnerable to high heat days. This should also include organizing a transportation-assistance program for individuals without access to vehicles, develop a robust heat warning system and provide up-to-date information to residents about cooling center locations and the health risks of extreme heat. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP, Special Funds, Grants Ongoing Create a phased program for seismic retrofits to existing public and private buildings to meet current requirements. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP, Special Funds, Grants Once 12-9 These are actions that would amend or update the City’s ordinances, codes, design guidelines and other rules and requirements. Continue to consider and evaluate new construction practices and standards that increase building energy efficiency. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP On-going Update the City's Zoning Code, Subdivision Ordinance, and other related development standards to fully implement the General Plan, emphasizing the realization of the community character envisioned in the General Plan. Planning Critical City General Fund CIP, Special Funds, Grants Once Develop opportunities for live/work "artist loft" housing through zoning, regulatory incentives and funding. An example would be to encourage or provide incentives for the inclusion of live/work space in planned developments. Planning & Economic Supportive City General Fund As needed Develop creative and innovative zoning and incentives to promote a variety of high-quality residential units that will also encourage a balance between housing and jobs. Planning Critical City General Fund CIP, Special Funds, Grants Ongoing Revise zoning to encourage inclusive residential housing products. Planning Division Supportive City General Fund CIP, Special Funds, Grants Ongoing Update development standards to allow flexible development standards in the university area to encourage a highly connected, highly walkable campus community. Building & Safety Dpt, Public Works Dpt, & Planning Division Critical City General Fund CIP Ongoing Update development standards to allow flexible development standards in the City Center Area to encourage the development of a vibrant, walkable downtown. Building & Safety Dpt, Public Works Dpt, & Planning Division Critical City General Fund CIP Ongoing Update the City Municipal code to allow the use of shared parking, unbundled parking, and other similar techniques for private land owners. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP Once Develop and update guidelines for development projects that require connections from the site to the external pedestrian network (both for residential developing and on commercial sites). Public Works/Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic Develop and update guidelines for development projects that promote connections to existing transit facilities Public Works/Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic Revisit and upgrade Noise Ordnance to reflect the commercial core, surrounding neighborhoods, and mixed-use areas to better equip the City for regulating a downtown type environment. Planning Critical City General Fund CIP Once Require homeowners associations and gated communities to identify gaps in services, potential vulnerabilities, and strategies to reduce risks to hazards in residential communities. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Periodic Establish a local ordinance with a deadline for existing structures to meet current seismic safety standards. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Once Prepare an ordinance that require future developments to use construction techniques and methods that minimize wind-borne sediments and impacts to existing developments throughout the city. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP Once Update the City’s landscape ordinance to require new public facilities or park improvements to be designed using drought-tolerant tree plantings, landscaping, fences, berms, or other methods to serve as windbreaks. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP Once Update and enforce Title 28 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code to integrate and account for FEMA flood maps, as necessary. Planning Supportive City General Fund CIP Once Incorporate new fire hazard severity zones and related state standards from CalFire. Public Safety Supportive City General Fund CIP Once 12-10 - ----------- w: 0- -.now, r A— or"—rpT- �Ag ---W— % 12 P4