Desert Hot Springs — 2024-09-03

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED\nLITIGATION\nSignificant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision\n(d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (one potential case)

10. Payment Register and City Council Expenditures for the Period of 227 - 377\nJuly 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024\nGeoffrey Buchheim, Administrative Services Director\nRecommendation: Receive and file.\nStaff Report - SR-24-175 - Pdf

11. Contracts Management Report as of August 15, 2024 379 - 381\nGeoffrey Buchheim, Administrative Services Director\nRecommendation:\nReceive and file.\nStaff Report - SR-24-173 - Pdf

2. Resolution to Vacate a 10 Foot Section of Agua Cayendo Road 7 - 37\nDaniel Porras, Assistant City Manager\nRecommendation:\n1) Staff Report;\n2) Entertain questions of Staff from the City Council;\n3) Open the Public Hearing;\n4) Take public testimony for those in favor;\n5) Take public testimony for those opposed;\n6) Take public testimony for those in a neutral position;\n7) Close the Public Hearing;\n8) City Council discussion and questions to Staff; and\n9) Adopt "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot\nSprings, California, approving the vacation of a 10 feet section of Agua\nCayendo Road for public roadway purposes, generally located between\nEliseo Road and Hacienda Avenue, and reserving of easement for public\nutilities;"\n10) And direct the City Clerk to record the Resolution.\nStaff Report - SR-24-177 - Pdf

3. Resolution to Vacate Alley between Club Circle Drive and Hacienda 39 - 63\nAvenue\nDaniel Porras, Assistant City Manager\nRecommendation:\n1) Staff Report;\n2) Entertain questions of Staff from the City Council;\n3) Open the Public Hearing;\n4) Take public testimony for those in favor;\n5) Take public testimony for those opposed;\n6) Take public testimony for those in a neutral position;\n7) Close the Public Hearing;\n8) City Council discussion and questions to Staff;\n9) Adopt "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Desert Hot\nSprings, California, approving the vacation of an alley for public roadway\npurposes, generally located between Club Circle Drive and Hacienda\nAvenue, and reserving of easement for public utilities;"\n10) And direct the City Clerk to record the Resolution.\nStaff Report - SR-24-178 - Pdf\nADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR:

4. Strategic Initiatives for Enhancing Affordable Housing: An Overview 65 - 68\nof Priorities, Programs, and Implementation Recommendations\nFrank Luckino, City Manager\nRecommendation:\nIt is recommended that the City Council prioritize the allocation of the\nestimated $2.1 million in the Housing Authority Fund towards initiatives\nthat demonstrate the greatest potential for community impact. Staff is\nrecommending the policy direction to be soliciting the award of an\naffordable housing developer and land bank in the downtown area for an\naffordable housing development.\nStaff Report - SR-24-089 - Pdf

6. Rancho Descanso Tract 38200 – Development Impact Fee Credit 81 - 95\nAgreement\nDaniel Porras, Assistant City Manager\nRecommendation:\nAuthorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement to Grant\nDevelopment Impact Fee Credits of up to $101,063.25, between the City\nand GHA Rancho Descanso LLC for the Rancho Descanso Residential\nDevelopment Tract 38200.\nStaff Report - SR-24-180 - Pdf

7. School Resource Officer Contract for School Year 2024-2025 97 - 109\nJim Henson, Police Chief\nRecommendation:\nAuthorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of\nDesert Hot Springs and the Palm Springs Unified School District for the\nPolice Department to provide one School Resource Officer for fiscal year\n2024/2025; with substantive edits to be negotiated and approved by the\nCity Manager and upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.\nStaff Report - SR-24-172 - Pdf

8. Mayor's Appointments to Various Intergovernmental Regional 111\nBoards and Committees: City Council Subcommittee for Donations\n& Sponsorships\nJerryl Soriano, City Clerk\nRecommendation:\n1) Approve the formation of a "Donation and Sponsorships" City Council\nSubcommittee; and\n2) Ratify Mayor Matas' appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Pye and\nCouncilmember Nuñez to the Subcommittee.\nStaff Report - SR-24-179 - Pdf

9. Payment Register and City Council Expenditures for the Period of 113 - 225\nJune 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024\nGeoffrey Buchheim, Administrative Services Director\nRecommendation: Receive and file.\nStaff Report - SR-24-174 - Pdf