CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
And the City Council Serving as the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency Board
AGENDA
July 3, 2018
4:30 P.M. – STUDY SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
(Immediately Following the Study Session)
5:30 P.M. – PRESENTATIONS
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Carl May Community Center
11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California
At this time, item(s) on the Study Session agenda may be discussed during Public Comments. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. |
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(Immediately Following the Study Session) |
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Name of case: Laborers International Union of North America, Local Union 1184 v. City of Desert Hot Springs, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC1812195. |
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (One Potential Case) |
4. |
Recognition of Gerald Roberson, 40 Years as Desert Hot Springs Little League Umpire |
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Mayor, Scott Matas |
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Retirement Recognition for Jim Knabb, Police Department Community Resource Officer |
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Chief of Police, Dale R. Mondary |
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REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M. |
At this time the City Council may amend the order of the agenda, approve the Consent Calendar, remove items from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action, and add Urgency Items.
Urgency Items ("Added Starters"): The Brown Act, which governs public meetings, permits the City Council to take action on any item that does not appear on the agenda only if 2/3 of the City Council (if all are present) or all members of the City Council (if fewer than all members are present) determine there is a need to take immediate action on the item, and the need to take immediate action came to the City Council's attention after the agenda was posted. |
At this time, pursuant to the Brown Act, any person may comment on matters of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, NOT listed on the agenda. Under the Brown Act, the City Council should not take action on or discuss matters raised during Public Comment portion of the agenda that are not listed on the agenda.
Comments are limited to the first ten (10) speakers at three (3) minutes per speaker. Speakers may not yield their time to others without consent of the Mayor. All comments are to be directed to the City Council and shall be devoid of any personal attacks. Members of the public are expected to maintain a professional, courteous decorum during public comments.
Please complete and submit a "speaker card" to the City Clerk. You will be asked to STATE YOUR NAME AND CITY OF RESIDENCE FOR THE RECORD. |
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Resolution Affirming the Report of Public Nuisance Abatement Costs and placing them on the Tax Roll |
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Community Development Director, Daniel Porras, P.E. |
Packet Page 9 |
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Recommendation: |
1) Open the Public Hearing; 2) Take Testimony; 3) Close the Public Hearing; and 4) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs, State of California Ordering Confirmation of the Special Assessment Against Parcels of Land within the Public Nuisance Abatement Costs for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. |
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Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 Levy and Collection of Assessments to Fund Improvements for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 |
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Finance Director, Linda Kelly |
Packet Page 23 |
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Recommendation: |
1) Open the Public Hearing; 2) Take Testimony; 3) Close the Public Hearing; and 4) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs, State of California, Approving the Levy and Collection of Assessments to fund Improvements within Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. |
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Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 Levy and Collection of Assessments to Fund Improvements for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 |
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Finance Director, Linda Kelly |
Packet Page 47 |
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Recommendation: |
1) Open the Public Hearing; 2) Take Testimony; 3) Close the Public Hearing; and 4) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs, State of California, Approving the Levy and Collection of Assessments to Fund Improvements within Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. |
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Drainage Assessment District No. 1 Levy and Collection of Assessments to Fund Improvements for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 |
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Finance Director, Linda Kelly |
Packet Page 143 |
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Recommendation: |
1) Open the Public Hearing: 2) Take Testimony: 3) Close the Public Hearing; and 4) Adopt a Resolution of the City of Desert Hot Springs, County of Riverside, California Approving and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within Drainage Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. |
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Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 4 Grant Applications |
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Community Development Director, Daniel Porras, P.E. |
Packet Page 223 |
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Recommendation: |
Approve a primary route for the CV Link Desert Hot Springs Extension Project, and authorize Staff to apply for design and construction funding through the State's ATP Cycle 4. |
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Resolution Calling and Noticing a General Municipal Election for November 6, 2018, regarding a proposed Measure to be submitted to the Voters on proposing the Change of Term of the Directly- Elected Mayor from Two Years to Four Years |
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City Council |
Packet Page 243 |
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Recommendation: |
Take whatever action the City Council deems appropriate. |
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Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the 2018 League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach, California |
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City Clerk, Jerryl Soriano, CMC |
Packet Page 253 |
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Recommendation: |
Appoint a voting delegate and up to two (2) alternates for the 2018 League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach, California. |
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Matters on the "Consent Calendar" are considered routine and may be acted upon by one motion under "Approval of the Agenda." Individual items may also be removed by the City Council for separate discussion under "Approval of the Agenda." The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived on any ordinance listed on the Consent Calendar for second reading and adoption. |
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City Clerk, Jerryl Soriano, CMC |
Packet Page 255 |
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Recommendation: |
Approve Minutes as submitted; or as corrected. |
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Linda Kelly, Finance Director |
Packet Page 265 |
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Recommendation: |
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Desert Valley Disposal (DVD) for abatement of illegal dumping and roadside litter for an amount not to exceed $177,000.00. |
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Community Facilities District 2006-1, Improvement Area No. 1, Levy and Collection of Special Taxes for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 |
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Linda Kelly, Finance Director |
Packet Page 275 |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Ordering the Levy and Collection of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No 2006-1 Improvement Area No. 1, for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. |
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Community Facilities District No 2010-1 Levy and Collection of Special Taxes to fund the Maintenance of the Improvements for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 |
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Finance Director, Linda Kelly |
Packet Page 285 |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs, California, Approving the Levy and Collection of Special Taxes within the Community Facilities District No. 2010-1 (Services) for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. |
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(Successor Agency) Resolution Approving Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions With the City of Desert Hot Springs for Real Property Located on the North Side of Pierson Boulevard (APN 639-252-039) and Approving Certain Related Actions |
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Finance Director, Linda Kelly |
Packet Page 305 |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt a Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Desert Hot springs approving Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions between the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Desert Hot Springs and the City of Desert Hot Springs with respect to the real property located on the north side of Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, California (APN 639-252-039) and approving certain related actions; and further instruct the City
Manager, acting on behalf of the Successor Agency, to substantively negotiate and execute any and all documents needed to effectuate the transaction. |
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City Council) Resolution Approving Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions With the Successor Agency for Real Property Located on the North Side of Pierson Boulevard (APN 639-252-043) and Approving Certain Related Actions |
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Finance Director, Linda Kelly |
Packet Page 359 |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council approving Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions between the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Desert Hot Springs and the City of Desert Hot Springs with respect to the Real Property located on the north side of Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, California (APN 639-252-039) and approving certain related actions. |
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Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 17.180 Allowing Certain Administrative Approvals for Certain Entitlements, Creating a More Streamlined Process for Already Approved Entitlements in Good Standing With the City |
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City Clerk, Jerryl Soriano, CMC |
Packet Page 413 |
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Recommendation: |
Approve Second Reading, read by title only and adopt: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs, amending Chapter 17.180 allowing certain administrative approvals for certain entitlements, creating a more streamlined process for already approved entitlements in good standing with the City.” |
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Payment Register and City Council Expenditures Report for the Month of May 2018 |
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Finance Director, Linda Kelly |
Packet Page 429 |
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Recommendation: |
Receive and file. |
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Finance Director, Linda Kelly |
Packet Page 455 |
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Recommendation: |
Receive and file. |
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Opportunity is given to those members of the public who have NOT addressed the City Council on an item which is NOT on the agenda. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME AND CITY OF RESIDENCE FOR THE RECORD. |
UPCOMING DATES
*Please refer to the City website calendar at www.cityofdhs.org for meeting locations and the most up to date information.
July 10 |
Planning Commission |
6:00 p.m. |
July 11 |
CCAC |
6:00 p.m. |
July 12 |
Public Safety Commission |
6:00 p.m. |
July 17 |
City Council Regular Meeting |
DARK |
August 7 |
City Council Regular Meeting |
DARK |
August 8 |
CCAC |
6:00 p.m. |
August 9 |
Public Safety Commission |
6:00 p.m. |
August 14 |
Planning Commission |
6:00 p.m. |
August 21 |
City Council Regular Meeting |
6:00 p.m. |
NOTICES
Americans with Disabilities Act
In an effort to comply with the requirements of Title 2 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Desert Hot Springs requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance, or accommodation(s) in order to communicate at a City public meeting, must inform the City Clerk a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements.
SB 343
In accordance with California Government Code Section 54957.5, any writing or document that is a public record, relates to an open session agenda item, and is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting will be made available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall during normal business hours at 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.
If, however, the document or writing is not distributed until the regular meeting to which it relates, then the document or writing will be made available to the public at the location of the meeting, as listed on this agenda at 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.