HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 Mayor to Appoint for Proclamation RvwSTAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY COUNCIL DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE: May 27 , 2021
PREPARED BY : Niamh Ortega, Acting Deputy City Clerk
REQUEST: Authorize Mayor to appoint two Councilmembers to work with the
Public Information Officer and City Attorney to review current
practices of issuance of City proclamations.
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to appoint two members of the City
Council to work with the Public Information Officer and City Attorney to
review current practices of issuance of City proclamations and draft a policy
achieving greater clarity for consideration at a future Council meeting.
Background
Agreement was expressed at the May 13, 2021 City Council meeting that a review of
current practices of City proclamation issuance will enhance Council process. Mayor Kelly
currently has four proclamations in process : in honor of Monsignor Lincoln's retirement
and contributions to the community; in honor of our Palm Desert 2021 senior graduates
and their counselors; recognition of Pride Month ; and reiteration of the principles in
Resolution No . 2018-09 in light of rising anti-Semitism . She has committed to refrain from
adding any proclamations to the queue while the review is pending .
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action .
LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL REVIEW ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER
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Robert W . Hargreaves M . Gloria Sanchez Janet M . Moore Andy Firestine
City Attorney Acting City Clerk Director of Finance Assistant City Manager
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