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
April 7, 2020
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR SESSION
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
Desert Hot Springs, California
Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at City Council Meetings
Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.
Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber.
Watch the Meeting Live
· City of Desert Hot Springs YouTube Channel
For Public Comment
If you wish to speak under general public comment, or speak on an agenda item, you can access the meeting remotely through ONE of the following options:
· Participate via Zoom
CLICK HERE to register
· Submit Comments in Writing
You may also submit your comments in writing via email to the City Clerk at cityclerk@cityofdhs.org. To give the City Clerk adequate time to compile, please submit no later than 4:00 P.M. on April 7, 2020. All written public comments will be distributed to the City Council and included as part of the record.
In the subject line, please indicate:
“Public Comment – Non-Agenda Item” OR
“Public Comment – Item #” (insert the agenda item number(s) relevant to your comment(s))
The City of Desert Hot Springs thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent the spreading of the COVID-19 virus.
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At this time, item(s) on the Closed Session agenda may be discussed during Public Comments. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. |
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One Potential Case |
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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. |
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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.
You will be asked to STATE YOUR NAME AND CITY OF RESIDENCE FOR THE RECORD. |
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Development Permit No. 09-19: An Application to Develop and Complete the Remaining 73 Vacant Lots Within the Agua Dulce Residential Development Tract Map No. 32421 |
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Community Development Director, Rebecca Deming |
Packet Page 7 |
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Recommendation: |
1) Staff Report 2) Entertain questions of Staff from the City Council; 3) Open Public Hearing; 4) Take testimony from Applicant; 5) Take public testimony for those in favor; 6) Take public testimony from those opposed; 7) Take public testimony from those in a neutral position; 8) Opportunity for Applicant rebuttal; 9) Close the Public Hearing 10) City Council discussion and questions to Staff; and 11) Approve Development Permit No. 09-19 to complete 73 vacant lots within the Agua Dulce Residential Development Tract Map No. 32421. |
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Lighting and Landscape Maintenance Districts and Drainage Assessment District Initiate Proceedings for the FY 2020-21 Levy and Collection of Assessment |
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Finance Director, Geoffrey Buchheim |
Packet Page 161 |
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Recommendation: |
1) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for the Citywide Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1, Zone A and Zone B for Fiscal Year 2020-21; 2) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2020-21; and 3) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for the Drainage Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2020-21. |
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Finance Director, Geoffrey Buchheim |
Packet Page 183 |
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Recommendation: |
Approve the mid-year budget adjustments for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year. |
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Resolution Consenting to the Enforcement and Observation of All Orders and Quarantine Regulations by the California Department of Public Health and Statutes Relating to Public Health by the County Health Officer of Riverside County |
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City Attorney, Jennifer Mizrahi |
Packet Page 209 |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council consenting to the enforcement and observation of all orders and quarantine regulations by the California Department of Public Health and statutes relating to public health by the County Health Officers of Riverside County. |
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An Ordinance of the City Council to Establish a Board to Hear Appeals Involving California Building Code Issues |
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City Attorney, Jennifer Mizrahi |
Packet Page 215 |
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Recommendation: |
Introduce for First Reading and read by title only: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs, California 1) Adding Chapter 2.72 “Appeals Board” to Title 2 “Administration and Personnel,”; 2) Amending Section 4.16.085 “Public Nuisance Hearing”; 3) Amending Various Sections of Chapter 4.16.110 “Procedures for Appeal of a Notice of Public Nuisance and Order to Abate” of Title 4 “Public Nuisances”4) and Amending Various Sections of Chapter 15.04 “Building Code” of Title 15 “Buildings and Construction” of the Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code in Order to Establish a Board to Hear Appeals Involving California Building Code Issues." |
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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 Council Regular Meeting Minutes: March 3, 2020 City Council Emergency Meeting Minutes: March 18, 2020 City Council Emergency Meeting Minutes: March 26, 2020 City Council Emergency Meeting Minutes: March 27, 2020 |
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City Clerk, Jerryl Soriano, CMC |
Packet Page 229 |
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Recommendation: |
Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected. |
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Resolution Authorizing Application for, and Receipt of, Local Government Planning Support Grant Program Funds |
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Community Development Director, Rebecca Deming |
Packet Page 241 |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs Authorizing Application for, and Receipt of, Local Government Planning Support Grant Program Funds. |
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Finance Director, Geoffrey Buchheim |
Packet Page 245 |
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Recommendation: |
Receive and file. |
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Payment Register and City Council Expenditures Report for the Month of January 2020 |
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Finance Director, Geoffrey Buchheim |
Packet Page 251 |
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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.
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April 9 |
Public Safety Commission |
Cancelled |
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April 14 |
Planning Commission |
6:00 p.m. |
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April 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.