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
ACTION MINUTES
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
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Mayor Matas presented a Certificate of Recognition to John Trudeau, Two Bunch Palms Resort, for his many contributions to the community. |
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Certificates of Recognition Presented for Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall Sponsors and Volunteers |
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Mayor, Scott Matas |
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Mayor Matas presented Certificates of Recognition to the volunteers and sponsors of the Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall event. |
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Mayor Matas called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. |
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Present: Council Members: Russell Betts, Joe McKee Mayor Pro Tem: Yvonne Parks Mayor: Scott Matas
Absent: Council Members: Anayeli Zavala |
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Action: Betts moved to excuse Council Member Zavala's absence, motion seconded by McKee, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Parks, Betts, Matas, McKee Passed NOES: 0 - (None) ABSENT: 1 - Zavala |
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Pastor Paul Miller, Police Chaplain, gave the Invocation. |
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Desert Hot Springs Scouts, Troop 1606, presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Action: McKee moved to approve the September 19, 2017 Regular Meeting agenda, approve the Consent Calendar Items except for Item 9 (with Council Member Betts voting "no" on Item 8), motion seconded by Parks, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Parks, Betts, Matas, McKee Passed NOES: 0 - (None) ABSENT: 1 - Zavala |
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Russ Martin spoke in support of Measures B and C. |
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Donna Wardean spoke regarding the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall event. |
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Barbara Eastman spoke regarding the Public Safety Commission's recommendation to the City Council concerning solar speed signs on Palm Drive. |
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Jeff Horton spoke regarding the VFW Post's humanitarian efforts for Hurricane Harvey. |
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Eddie Johnson expressed thanks for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall event. |
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Lew Stewart announced the "Veterans for Peace - International Day of Peace" event. |
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Rosario Avila expressed concerns regarding Community Choice Aggregation. |
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Lynne O'Neill, Courageous Resistance, requested a study session regarding sanctuary cities. |
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Chuck Parker requested a study session regarding sanctuary cities. |
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Judy Shea spoke regarding her veterans center project. |
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Paul Miller spoke in support of Measures B and C. |
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Mike Picardi gave various updates and announcements. |
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Luke Rainey, Deputy City Manager, advised that the City Administration building at Palm Drive and Pierson Boulevard was nearing completion; and announced save-the-dates for the Holiday Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade events. |
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Dale Mondary, Chief of Police, reminded citizens to not report crimes on Facebook; and spoke regarding outreach to minority communities. |
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Council Member Betts
reported on the various meetings and events he attended; and presented photos
from opening week of Desert Hot Springs Recreation (formerly known as the
Boys and Girls Club). |
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Mayor Pro Tem Parks reported on the various meetings and events she attended. |
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Council Member McKee reported on the various meetings and events he attended. |
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Mayor Matas reported on the various meetings and events he attended. |
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Coachella Valley Regional Housing Trust - First Time Home Buyer Program |
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Mayor Pro Tem, Yvonne Parks; and Council Member, Joe McKee |
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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. |
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Mayor Pro Tem Parks presented the report. |
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Gretchen Gutierrez, Vice-Chair of the Coachella Valley Regional Housing Trust, addressed the City Council and responded to questions. |
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Action: Parks moved to approve funding contribution of $6,000, motion seconded by Betts, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Parks, Betts, Matas, McKee Passed NOES: 0 - (None) ABSENT: 1 - Zavala |
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Fifth Amendment to Contract Services Agreement with Urban Futures Incorporated for Consulting and Increased Scope of Services Related to Post-Redevelopment Activities and Compliance |
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Administrative Services Director, Joseph M. Tanner, Jr. |
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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. |
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Joe Tanner, Administrative Services Director, presented the staff report; and responded to questions. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Action: Betts moved to approve staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. SA-2017-011 with the provision that the Consultant provide semi-annual reports to the City Council , motion seconded by McKee, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Parks, Betts, Matas, McKee Passed NOES: 0 - (None) ABSENT: 1 - Zavala |
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Deputy City Manager, Luke Rainey |
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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. |
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Luke Rainey, Deputy City Manager, presented the staff report and responded to questions. |
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Action: McKee moved to approve staff recommendation, motion seconded by Parks, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Parks, Betts, Matas, McKee Passed NOES: 0 - (None) ABSENT: 1 - Zavala |
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Authorization to Apply for Grant Funding from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2017 Local Solicitation Grant Application |
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Chief of Police, Dale R. Mondary |
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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. |
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Action: McKee moved to approve staff recommendation, motion seconded by Parks, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Parks, Betts, Matas, McKee Passed NOES: 0 - (None) ABSENT: 1 - Zavala |
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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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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 |
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Administrative Services Director, Joseph M. Tanner, Jr. |
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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. |
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Resolution No. 2017-088 |
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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 |
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Administrative Services Director, Joseph M. Tanner, Jr. |
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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. |
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Resolution No. 2017-089 |
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Resolution of Intention to Annex One Parcel (Annexation No. 22) Located at the Southwest Corner of Cabot Road and San Jacinto Lane (APN 665-030-037) to the City of Desert Hot Springs Community Facilities District No. 2010-1 (Services) |
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Joseph M. Tanner, Administrative Services Director |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs declaring its intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2010-1 (Services) of the City of Desert Hot Springs, adopting a map of the area proposed to be annexed (Annexation No. 22), and to authorize the levy of special taxes therein. |
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Action: Parks moved to approve staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 2017-090, motion seconded by McKee, motion carried 3/1 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 3 - Parks, Matas, McKee Passed NOES: 1 - Betts ABSENT: 1 - Zavala |
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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 |
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Community Development Director, Daniel Porras, P.E. |
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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. |
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Ordinance No. 629 |
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Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Development Agreement No. 19-16 with Palomar DHS LLC / Lior Stolin |
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Community Development Director, Daniel Porras, P.E. |
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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. |
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Ordinance No. 630 |
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Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Development Agreement No. 03-17 with MIRO, LLC |
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Community Development Director, Daniel Porras, P.E. |
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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. |
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Ordinance No. 631 |
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Administrative Services Director, Joseph M. Tanner, Jr. |
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Recommendation: |
Receive and File. |
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Administrative Services Director, Joseph M. Tanner, Jr. |
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Recommendation: |
Receive and File. |
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Payment Register and City Council Expenditures Report for the Month of May 2017 |
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Glenn White, Program and Financial Specialist |
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Recommendation: |
Receive and file. |
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Payment Register and City Council Expenditures Report for the Month of June 2017 |
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Administrative Services Director, Joseph M. Tanner, Jr. |
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Recommendation: |
Receive and file. |
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Administrative Services Director, Joseph M. Tanner, Jr. |
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Recommendation: |
Receive and file. |
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None. |
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None. |
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Mayor Matas adjourned the meeting at 8:06 P.M. |
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Jerryl Soriano, CMC, City Clerk