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
December 2, 2014
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR SESSION
(CLOSED SESSION TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW OPEN SESSION)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CARL MAY COMMUNITY CENTER
11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California
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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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Mayor, Adam Sanchez |
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At this time, pursuant to State law, any person may comment on an item, which is NOT on the agenda. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME AND CITY OF RESIDENCE FOR THE RECORD.
Comments are limited to the first ten (10) speakers at three (3) minutes per speaker. 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. |
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City Attorney, Steven B. Quintanilla |
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Recommendation: |
1) Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance of the City Council adopting Riverside County’s latest version of the County’s Animal Control Regulations; and 2) Adopt a Resolution adopting Riverside County’s Animal Control Fees for certain licenses, permits and services. |
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Creating Special Tax Area Zone 15 (Pierson Plaza) within the Desert Hot Springs Special Public Safety Tax Area |
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Community Development Director, Alex Meyerhoff, AICP |
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Recommendation: |
1) Open the public testimony period; 2) Staff Report; 3) Applicant comments; 4) Take public testimony; 5) Questions of Staff; 6) Close the public testimony period; 7) City Council discussion; 8) Hold the election; 9) Canvass the election; and 10) Adopt an Ordinance establishing a Special Public Safety Tax Area Zone 15 (Pierson Plaza). |
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City Clerk, Jerryl Soriano, CMC |
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Recommendation: |
Approve Minutes as submitted; or as corrected. |
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Certification of the November 4, 2014 Special Municipal Measure Election Results |
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City Clerk, Jerryl Soriano, CMC |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council reciting the fact of the Special Municipal Measure Election held in the City of Desert Hot Springs on November 4, 2014, and declaring the result thereof and other such matters as provided by law. |
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Receive and File Department of Finance Approval of Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 14-15 B |
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Administrative Services Director, Joe Tanner |
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Recommendation: |
Receive and file approval by the Department of Finance of Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 14-15B covering the reporting period of January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015. |
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Resolution Supporting the County of Riverside Board of Supervisors and its Office of Military and Defense Services Opposition to Base Realignment and Closure of Local and Regional Military Installations |
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Administrative Services Director, Joe Tanner |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt a resolution of the City Council supporting the County of Riverside Board of Supervisors' opposition to the potential closure of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, and the March Air Reserve Base. |
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Payment Register and City Council Expenditures Reports for the Month of October 2014 |
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Administrative Services Director, Joe Tanner |
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Recommendation: |
Receive and file. |
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Addendum to Riverside County Department of Animal Control Services Agreement to Include 60 Day Amnesty Program Regarding Animal Field and Licensing Services Program |
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City Attorney, Steven B. Quintanilla |
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Recommendation: |
Approve an addendum to the Riverside County Department of Animal Control Services Agreement regarding Animal Field and Licensing Services Program to include a 60 day Amnesty Program. |
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City Sponsorship of Orca Family Wall Mural Dedication Beach Party. |
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Mayor, Adam Sanchez |
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Recommendation: |
Approve City sponsorship of Orca Family Wall Mural Dedication Beach Party. |
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City Manager, Martín Magaña |
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Recommendation: |
Consider options regarding the landscape maintenance of Rancho del Oro (formerly known as Arroyo Vista) and provide direction to Staff. |
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(Continued from September 16, 2014) Proposed Good Wage Ordinance |
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Mayor Pro Tem Russell Betts and Council Member Joe McKee |
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Recommendation: |
Take whatever action the City Council deems appropriate. |
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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. |
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Name of Case: Donald Sipple, et al. v. City of Alameda, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court case No. BC462270, Donald Sipple, et al. v. City of Hayward, et al., Case No: Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Two case No. B242893, Donald Sipple, et al. v. City of Hayward, et al., California Supreme Court case No. S218677. |
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: Northwest parcel on the corner of 2 Bunch Palms Trail and Sarita Drive Agency Negotiator: Martin Magana, City Manager Steven Quintanilla, City Attorney Negotiating parties: Jack Webb Under negotiation: Transaction terms |
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager, Martin Magana City Attorney, Steven Quintanilla Employee Organization: Police Officers Association (DHSPOA) |
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5(e) City Attorney |
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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December 4 |
Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee |
CANCELLED |
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December 9 |
RDA Oversight Board Meeting |
8.00 a.m. |
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December 9 |
Planning Commission |
6:00 p.m. |
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December 10 |
CCAC |
6:00 p.m. |
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December 11 |
Public Safety Commission |
6:00 p.m. |
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December 16 |
City Council Regular Meeting |
6:00 p.m. |
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December 18 |
Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee |
2:00 p.m. |
NOTICES
Title 2
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.