Votes at a glance: Desert Hot Springs Council (June 3, 2025) — LHMP adopted; fire zone maps, veterans lease, strategic plan and fireworks ordinance advanced

Here are the key formal actions taken by the Desert Hot Springs City Council on June 3, 2025. Vote language and outcomes reflect the council record.

1) Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) — Adoption into the general plan Motion: Adopt the City of Desert Hot Springs Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the general plan safety element. Outcome: Approved unanimously. Council and staff noted FEMA and Cal OES approvals and that Assembly Bill 2140 requires jurisdictions to adopt FEMA‑approved LHMPs into their safety elements to remain eligible for certain state disaster assistance funding and mitigation cost‑sharing. Provenance: presentation and unanimous motion (SEG 827–SEG 911).

2) Local Responsibility Area (LRA) fire hazard severity zone maps — First reading/ordinance introduced Motion: Adopt the LRA fire hazard severity zones maps and related ordinance as recommended by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Outcome: Motion carried unanimously; ordinance to return for second reading and adoption on June 17 (first reading passed). Key points: City largely designated 'moderate' hazard with a small 'high' zone in the north; high‑zone properties face Chapter 7A home‑hardening and disclosure requirements. Staff emphasized the maps come from state modeling (ember cast, topography and prevailing winds). Provenance: presentation and unanimous motion (SEG 1224–SEG 1514).

3) Lease with Riverside County Veterans Services — Henry V. Lozano Community Center Motion: Authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with Riverside County Veterans Services to lease the Henry Lozano Community Center substation. Outcome: Approved unanimously. Key terms: Effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2030 (5 years) with two one‑year extension options; rent $1 for the term; tenant pays utilities, maintenance and repairs except HVAC, structural items and roof; four private offices build‑out cost shared ($25,614.50 per party). Council added a memorial‑use provision allowing the Lozano family to hold one annual event on days the space is not programmed. Provenance: staff presentation, council discussion and unanimous motion (SEG 1516–SEG 1721).

4) Strategic Plan 2025–27 — Adoption Motion: Adopt the 2025–27 Strategic Plan outlining 11 strategic goals and accompanying action items and performance measures. Outcome: Approved unanimously. Councilmembers praised the plan and staff indicated implementation steps and project‑management tools will follow. Provenance: presentation and unanimous motion (SEG 1723–SEG 1997).

5) Fireworks ordinance (chapter 8.28) — First reading Motion: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending chapter 8.28 to streamline fireworks‑stand permitting and restrict stands to improved paved lots; delegate approval of applications to the city manager or designee. Outcome: First reading approved unanimously; ordinance returns June 17 for second reading and final adoption. Provenance: staff presentation and unanimous first‑reading vote (SEG 1998–SEG 2036).

Notes on votes: Where the transcript records roll‑call details (appointment of city manager) the individual 'yes' votes are recorded in the meeting record. Other motions were recorded as "Motion passes unanimously"; the transcript does not show a full roll‑call for each of those items.

Sources: Staff presentations and council motions recorded in the June 3, 2025 meeting transcript.