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

 

September 19, 2017

 

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

 

 

 

 


PRESENTATIONS - 5:30 P.M.

 

1.

Certificates of Recognition Presented for Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall Sponsors and Volunteers

 

Mayor, Scott Matas                                                                          

 

RECESS

 

 

REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

INVOCATION

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

 

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.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

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.

 

CITY MANAGER REPORT

 

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR:

 

2.

Coachella Valley Regional Housing Trust - First Time Home Buyer Program

 

Mayor Pro Tem, Yvonne Parks; and

Council Member, Joe McKee                                                        

Packet Page 7

 

Recommendation:

Consider adoption of the Coachella Valley Regional Housing Trust Foundation, “First Time Home Buyer Program,” and funding contribution as the City Council deems appropriate.

 

3.

Fifth Amendment to Contract Services Agreement with Urban Futures Incorporated for Consulting and Increased Scope of Services Related to Post-Redevelopment Activities and Compliance

 

Administrative Services Director, Joseph M. Tanner, Jr.          

Packet Page 13

 

Recommendation:

1)  Adopt a Resolution of the Successor Agency approving a      Fifth Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with      Urban Futures Incorporated; and

2)  Authorize the City Manager/Successor Agency Executive      Director to execute a Fifth Amendment to the Contract      Services Agreement with Urban Futures, Incorporated for      continuing and increased services related to post-     redevelopment activities and compliance, in an amount of      $70,000.00; with approval as to form by the City Attorney.

 

 

4.

Information Technology Infrastructure Upgrade

 

Deputy City Manager, Luke Rainey                                              

Packet Page 33

 

Recommendation:

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with SHI International Corp. to provide hardware and services to the City of Desert Hot Springs in an amount not to exceed $250,000; and allow the City Manager and City Attorney to make substantive revisions as appropriate.

 

5.

Authorization to Apply for Grant Funding from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2017 Local Solicitation Grant Application

 

Chief of Police, Dale R. Mondary                                                  

Packet Page 147

 

Recommendation:

1) Authorize the Desert Hot Springs Police Department to submit an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2017 Local Solicitation grant application requesting allocated grant funds for $17,303.00; and

2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign any needed grant application documents and/or contact.

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR:

 

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.

 

6.

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes: September 5, 2017

 

City Clerk, Jerryl Soriano, CMC                                                    

Packet Page 159

 

Recommendation:

Approve Minutes as submitted; or as corrected.

 

7.

Resolution of Intention to Create Special Tax Area Zone 27 For Property Located on the Southwest Corner of Cabot Road and San Jacinto Lane (APN 665-030-037) to the Desert Hot Springs Special Public Safety Tax Area

 

Administrative Services Director, Joseph M. Tanner, Jr.          

Packet Page 173

 

Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution of Intention which establishes the time and place of the Public Hearing to establish Zone 27 within the Special Public Safety Tax Area for Police and Fire Protection Services, and authorizing an election.

 

8.

Resolution of Intention to Create Special Tax Area Zone 22 for Property Located on the Southwest Corner of Cabot Road and 14th Avenue (APN 665-030-058), to the       Desert Hot Springs Special Public Safety Tax Area

 

Administrative Services Director, Joseph M. Tanner, Jr.          

Packet Page 191

 

Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution of Intention which establishes the time and place of the Public Hearing to establish Zone 22 within the Special Public Safety Tax Area for Police and Fire Protection Services, and authorizing an election.

 

9.

Resolution of Intention to Create a Special Tax Area Zone for Property, APN 665-030-058, Located on to the Southwest Corner of Cabot Rd. and 14th Ave, to the Desert Hot Special Public Safety Tax Area

 

Joseph M. Tanner, Administrative Services Director                 

Packet Page 235

 

Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution of Intention which establishes the time and place of the Public Hearing to establish Zone 22 within the Special Public Safety Tax Area for Police and Fire Protection Services, and authorizing an election.

 

10.

Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code Chapter 17.180 (Medical Marijuana Facilities Operation and Location) to Eliminate the Requirement for Developers to Enter into Development Agreements in Certain Circumstances

 

Community Development Director, Daniel Porras, P.E.           

Packet Page 255

 

Recommendation:

Approve the Second Reading read by title only and adopt: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs, Amending Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code Chapter 17.180 (Medical Marijuana Facilities Operation and Location) to eliminate the requirement for Developers to enter into Development Agreements in certain circumstances.

 

11.

Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Development Agreement No. 19-16 with Palomar DHS LLC / Lior Stolin

 

Community Development Director, Daniel Porras, P.E.           

Packet Page 271

 

Recommendation:

Approve Second Reading, read by title only and adopt: An Ordinance of the City Council approving Development Agreement No. 19-16 for the development of an indoor marijuana cultivation facility on APN No. 665-040-015.

 

12.

Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Development Agreement No. 03-17 with MIRO, LLC

 

Community Development Director, Daniel Porras, P.E.           

Packet Page 343

 

Recommendation:

Approve Second Reading, read by title only and adopt: An Ordinance of the City Council approving Development Agreement No. 03-17 for the development of an indoor marijuana cultivation facility on APN 665-040-010.

 

13.

Treasurer's Report as of May 31, 2017

 

Administrative Services Director, Joseph M. Tanner, Jr.          

Packet Page 415

 

Recommendation:

Receive and File.

 

14.

Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 2017

 

Administrative Services Director, Joseph M. Tanner, Jr.          

Packet Page 423

 

Recommendation:

Receive and File.

 

 

 

 

 

15.

Payment Register and City Council Expenditures Report for the Month of May 2017

 

Glenn White, Program and Financial Specialist                         

Packet Page 431

 

Recommendation:

Receive and file.

 

16.

Payment Register and City Council Expenditures Report for the Month of June 2017

 

Administrative Services Director, Joseph M. Tanner, Jr.          

Packet Page 455

 

Recommendation:

Receive and file.

 

17.

Contracts Management Report as of September 19, 2017

 

Administrative Services Director, Joseph M. Tanner, Jr.          

Packet Page 485

 

Recommendation:

Receive and file.

 

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

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.

 

ADJOURN

 

 

UPCOMING DATES

 

*Please refer to the City website calendar at www.cityofdhs.org for meeting locations and the most up to date information.

                             

September 25

Planning Commission Special Meeting

6:00 p.m.

October 3

City Council Regular Meeting

6:00 p.m.

October 10

Planning Commission

6:00 p.m.

October 11

RDA Oversight Board Meeting

8.00 a.m.

October 11

CCAC

6:00 p.m.

October 12

Public Safety Commission

6:00 p.m.

October 17

City Council Regular Meeting

6:00 p.m.

October 24

Economic Development Committee

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.