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EXHIBIT B
EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT TERMS
Title/CAA Personnel
Compensation When
Working on City Fee
Related Services
Compensation When Working on NonFee Related Services (Other Projects) Proposed Fee Current Fee
Administrative
Project Manager $180/hr $180/hr $155.70/hr
Engineering
City Engineer 90% of all engineering
fees collected for
engineering fee
related services; 36%
of all planning fees
where engineering
review work is
involved.
$155/hr $140.13/hr
Senior Design Engineer $155/hr $129.75/hr
Assistant Engineer $130/hr $98.61/hr
Construction Inspector $120/hr* $98.61/hr
Building and Safety
Building and Safety
including Administration,
Plan Checking, Building
Inspection, and
Substandard Buildings
66.7% of fees
collected related to
Building and Safety.
As negotiated
$190/hr* (On-site
building inspection
for Prevailing Wage
Projects)
$124.56/hr
On-site building
inspection for
Prevailing Wage
Projects)
*The preceding rates apply exclusively to non-prevailing wage projects. In California, where payment of local prevailing wages on public works projects is mandated, the hourly rates for prevailing wage project inspection will be $190.00 for regular time; $250.00 for overtime on Mondays through Saturdays; and $275.00 for overtime on Sundays and Holidays. Prevailing Wage rates are subject to increases pursuant to the State of California’s Department of Industrial Wage Rate Determinations.
For the purposes of this agreement, the applicable Consumer Price Index (CPI) shall be the Los Angeles-Orange County CPI for the preceding calendar year, as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in April of the current year.
Pricing may be subject to a CPI increase of no more than 5% annually.
1. Contractor is not authorized to undertake any work which will result in costs, expenses and fees in excess of the provisions of this contract without the approval of the City Manager or his/her designee.
2. Contractor may bill the City for reimbursable expenses (printing. supplies, etc,) at its cost plus 10%. MiIeage charges incurred In the conduct of City business, excluding time of Contractor employees coming to and from City Hall from their home or office, may be billed to the City but shall not exceed the most recent federal rates for such expenses.
3. Subconsultants retained by the Contractor, as requested and approved by the City, shall be billed at the subconsultant's fee plus 5%.
4. City fees referenced in the table above are the most current fees In place as adopted by the City Council.
STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Apr 22 2025
SUBJECT: Repurposing Unhoused Shower and Resource Center Funds for Youth Backpacks.
RECOMMENDATION:
This is an opportunity to discuss the City Council's interest in repurposing a portion of the remaining $37,010 previously allocated to purchase a mobile shower and partially fund a community resource center. Additionally, the City Council should decide whether this item should go through the Housing and Homelessness Committee for a recommendation as to whether the funds be repurposed.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE:
Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Question of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2025-04-03 Lynette Ramirez
Available Funds for youth
backpack program
BACKGROUND:
On April 2, 2025, Lynette Ramirez contacted the City requesting a portion of the funds previously allocated towards homeless services. Below outlines Ms. Lynette's request. I have attached the April 2, 2025 email, for reference.
In 2023, the City Council allocated $15,000 for a mobile shower and $32,010 for a community resource center. In February 2025, the City Council reallocated $10,000 from the mobile shower and provided to CLEP's Feed The Need food pantry program. This reallocation left $37,010 out of the original $47,010.
Ms. Lynette submitted an application for the City's 2025/2026 nonprofit grant program. The City Council will hold a workshop to review all applications on May 27, 2025. Funding decisions/allocations will not be made until the committee makes recommendations.
Here is Ms. Lynette's email:
Good afternoon;
My name is Lynette Ramirez. It is my understanding that the city allocated money for a shower program and a wellness program, and this money was not used and reallocated back to the city.
I would like information on how to apply for a portion of these funds for a backpack program for the children of 29 Palms.
This program would not only provide much-needed backpacks, especially for our older students, but would also have haircut vouchers, utilizing the services of our local barbers; hair care vouchers, utilizing the services of local beauticians; and Page 225 of 238 clothing vouchers, again utilizing some of our local clothing stores. Remaining funds would be donated to a local teacher to help assist her with classroom purchases.
Thank you for taking the time to respond to my request. If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
Ms. Lynette runs the Ready for Reading Book Club. More information on ready4readingbookclub can be found here:
http://hdcfoundation.org/ready4readingbookclub/
ENVIRONMENTAL:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council could choose to:
1) Fund this request.
2) May deny this request.
3) Could elect to send this request through the Housing and Homelessness Committee. 4) Could request the applicant wait for potential funding through the non-profit grant program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Decrease available funds allocated by the Housing and Homelessness Committee.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 16:32:20 Pacific Daylight Time Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 16:32:20 Pacific Daylight Time Subject: Subject: Available Funds
Date: Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:08:47PM Pacific Daylight Time From: From: Lynette Ramirez
To: To: Stone James
CAUTION: THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATION. DO NOT CLICK LINKS
OR OPEN ATTACHMENTS UNLESS YOU HAVE VERIFIED THE SENDER AND KNOW THE CONTENT IS SAFE. CAUTION
Good afternoon;
My name is Lynette Ramirez. It is my understanding that the city allocated money for a shower program and a wellness program, and this money was not used and reallocated back to the city.
I would like information on how to apply for a portion of these funds for a backpack program for the children of 29 Palms.
This program would not only provide much-needed backpacks, especially for our older students, but would also have haircut vouchers, utilizing the services of our local barbers; hair care vouchers, utilizing the services of local beauticians; and clothing vouchers, again utilizing some of our local clothing stores. Remaining funds would be donated to a local teacher to help assist her with classroom purchases.
Thank you for taking the time to respond to my request. If you need any additional information please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
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760-955-3730
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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Apr 22 2025
SUBJECT: Joshua Tree No Kill Animal Shelter Woof Walk Donation Request.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recognizing the important partnership between the Palms N Paws animal shelter and the Joshua Tree Animal Shelter, Staff requests the City Council support this event.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE:
Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Question of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2025 Woof Walk Sponsorship
Introductory Letter
• 2025 Woof Walk Informational
Poster
• 2025 Woof Walk Sponsorship
form 2025
BACKGROUND:
Joshua Tree No-Kill Animal Shelter Co-President Glen Harris will be attending this evening's City Council meeting to answer any questions.
The Town of Yucca Valley is sponsoring this event with in-kind donation valued at $3,500.00 to $5,000.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES:
1) The City Council could choose fund this event.
2) The City Council could choose to not fund this event.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The financial impact could range from $300.00 to $1,500.00 depending on the sponsorship level.
March 20, 2025
Greetings Friends!
Our 11th annual fundraiser, the Woof Walk, will be held this year at ESSIG DOG PARK on May 3, 2025 from 10am - 3pm. The Woof Walk is a popular community celebration, and you can expect a fun day of food, entertainment, vendors, shelter dogs looking for their forever homes, auctions, raffles, and, of course, the big parade with so many of our best furry friends.
We are once again seeking local individuals, businesses and organizations to be Woof Walk Sponsors, and we hope we can count on your participation. As a sponsor, you will be regularly acknowledged on our social media, and your full color logo will be on our 2025 Woof Walk Banner which will lead the Dog Parade, and then displayed at our facility for an entire year!
Attached is our Sponsorship Form. If you would like to be a Woof Walk Sponsor, please send us your completed form by April 15, 2025 by email at [email protected]; or if it is easier, I can come by and get it.
Additionally, we are also seeking donations that we could use in our silent auction, and/ or in one of our raffles. Be it gift cards, merchandise, products or original artwork, you can be assured that your donations will help make the Woof Walk a great success! 2025 will be a super exciting year for us! We are expecting our first 2 new kennel buildings up and operational by Spring or early Summer. This is only the beginning of our expansion, and we can achieve our goals with the help from our wonderful community.
The Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter is the only No-Kill Shelter in our region, and is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that is privately funded solely by donors and sponsors (FEIN 23-7398947). Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Please let me know if you need any further information. I can be reached directly at 323-481-5858. Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Glen Harris
Co-President, Board Of Directors
Thank you for being a 2025 Woof Walk Sponsor!
Select your level of Sponsorship
5eG 5ibbon 00 - Sponsorship includes your company name and logo on our banner, which will be prominently displayed at the Woof Walk and also for one year at the Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter.
%lue 5ibbon 00 - Sponsorship include all of the above (except you will appear as a Blue Ribbon Sponsor). In addition, you will be featured on the JTNKS MBHS social media. *olG 5ibbon 000 - Sponsorship includes all of the above (except you will appear as a Gold Ribbon Sponsor). In addition, a complimentary booth will be reserved for your company to advertise at the 2025 Woof Walk.
%esW in ShoZ 500 - Sponsorship includes all of the above (except you will appear as a Best in Show Sponsor). In addition, your business will receive an announcement spot during the event.
3lease check this box if you would like a booth at the Woof Walk. <ou will need to provide your tent, table, and chairs for your booth.
3lease check this box if you would like a booth at the Woof Walk. <ou will need to provide your tent, table, and chairs for your booth.
Please complete the bottom of this form and e-mail it to [email protected] by April 18, 2025.
Upon receipt, an invoice will be sent to you to complete payment via e-mail. Your registration will not confirmed until payment is received.
Please e-mail your logo as you would like it to appear on the banner in JPEG or PNG format to [email protected].
Name:
Phone Number:
Company Name:
Email:
Morongo Basin Humane Society | Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter Po Box 1234, 4646 Sunview Ave, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, 760--366-3786 a 501(c)3 non-profit organization FEIN 23-7398947
[email protected] | www.joshuatreenokillshelter.org THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
You will be sent a donation receipt for your tax records.
STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Apr 22 2025
SUBJECT: AB 647 (González, M.) Housing Development Approvals: Bill Allowing Demolition of Single Family Homes and Constructing up to Eight Dwelling Units
RECOMMENDATION:
City Staff and the California League of Cities recommends City Council vote to oppose AB 647 and authorize the City Manager to sign and submit the attached opposition letter, on City letterhead, to our local legislator.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE:
Request Staff Report (City Manager Presenting)
Council Questions of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• AB 647 Sample Opposition
letter
BACKGROUND:
On April 17, 2025, the California League of Cities (League) reached out to City Council and City Staff.
The League is requesting cities provide letters of opposition to their local legislators in an effort to shield cities State wide from legislation which would gut single family home communities.
The below text was taken from the League's introductory email:
Subject: AB 647 (González, M.) Housing Development Approvals: Residential Units Cal Cities Action Alert
OpposeAB 647 (González, M.) Housing Development Approvals: Residential Units. (As amended 03/28/25)
Action Requested: Oppose AB 647 (González, M.) Housing Development Approvals: Residential Units, (as amended March 28, 2025). The bill will be heard by the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee on April 24, 2025. It is important that your city send a letter in opposition and call your legislator ASAP to vote NO on AB 647.
What the Bill Does: Forces cities to allow up to eight housing units — only one of which is required to be affordable — on lots with an existing single-family home or in an area zoned for eight units or less, without any environmental review or public input.
Why this is Important to Cal Cities Members: AB 647 would empower developers to bulldoze nearly any home and replace it with eight new units. Once those units are constructed, Government Code Section 66323(a)(4) requires local jurisdictions to allow up to an additional eight ADUs on the same lot, bringing the total allowable units to sixteen, while simultaneously ignoring existing height limits, density requirements, and parking standards.
Additional Background:
AB 647 fails to recognize the extensive public engagement and costs associated with developing and adopting zoning ordinances and state-mandated housing elements that are certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Every eight years, cities are required to spend tens of thousands of dollars on state-mandated housing plans. AB 647 is the latest attempt from the Legislature to disregard those plans and replace them with one-size-fits-all zoning mandates. These general fund dollars could be spent on parks, infrastructure, and other critical services.
Links and Attachments: Cal Cities opposition letter; sample city letter Where to Send Letter: See sample city letter for legislative portal link information. Send copy [email protected], and [email protected]
ENVIRONMENTAL:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council can choose to send or not send a letter of opposition.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
NOTE – The Legislature has a new letter submission process that requires ALL LETTERS TO BE UPLOADED INTO A NEW ELECTRONIC PORTAL. The portal will automatically send letters to the author’s office and the committee(s) of jurisdiction. Please visit https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/advocates/ to create an account and upload this letter. If you are having difficulty accessing the portal, please contact Meg at our office [email protected].
In addition to submitting the letter through the portal, please send a physical copy to your Legislator(s), and continue to send a copy by email to your Regional Public Affairs Manager, and the League’s city letter account ([email protected]). Please send your letters as a text enabled document.
***CITY LETTERHEAD***
DATE
The Honorable Mark González
California State Assembly
1021 O Street, Suite 6150
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 647 (González, M.) Housing Development Approvals: Residential Units.
Notice of OPPOSITION (As of 3/28/25)
Dear Assembly Member González,
The City/Town of __________ must oppose your AB 647 (González), which would disregard state-mandated local housing elements and force cities to allow up to eight housing units — only one of which is required to be affordable — on lots with an existing single-family home or in an area zoned for eight units or less, without any environmental review or public input.
AB 647 would empower developers to bulldoze nearly any home and replace it with eight new units. Once those units are constructed, Government Code Section 66323(a)(4) requires local jurisdictions to allow up to an additional eight ADUs on the same lot, bringing the total allowable units to sixteen, while simultaneously ignoring existing height limits, density requirements, and parking standards.
City/Town of __________ appreciates your desire to pursue a proposal that boosts housing production. Unfortunately, AB 647 ignores local flexibility, decision-making, and community input, which are critical components that, when coupled with ongoing, dedicated funding, can help spur desperately needed housing construction in the state.
AB 647 and other ministerial or by-right housing approval processes fail to recognize the extensive public engagement and costs associated with developing and adopting zoning ordinances and state-mandated housing elements that are certified by the
California Department of Housing and Community Development. It is concerning that cities are being forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on housing plans only to have them pushed aside and replaced with one-size-fits-all zoning dictated by the Legislature.
PLEASE CITE SPECIFIC REASONS OF HOW YOUR CITY WILL BE AFFECTED BY THIS BILL.
For these reasons, the City/Town of _______ regretfully must oppose AB 647 (González).
Sincerely,
NAME
TITLE
CITY/TOWN of ______________
cc. Your Senator & Assembly Member
Your League Regional Public Affairs Manager (via email) League of California Cities, [email protected]