HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2022-004RESOLUTION NO. 2022-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City Council has been committed to promoting civic education and
engagement, to helping residents better understand local government, to fostering a positive
sense of community, and to preparing the next generation of local government leaders, and
WHEREAS, the City established an ad hoc Civic Engagement Committee to assist
this City with these goals; and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to make this Committee permanent;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
Section 1. That a Civic Engagement Committee be established in accordance with
the bylaws approved by City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2711 day of January 2022, by the City Council
of the City of Palm Desert, California by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: JONATHAN, KELLY, NESTANDE, QUINTANILLA, AND HARNIK
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE (� {/L/&
JAN C. HARNIK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
NIAMH M. OR
GA, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA
NO. 2022-04
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Bylaws
Article I — Name. Civic Engagement Committee
Article II — Purpose. Members of the Civic Engagement Committee shall promote civic education
and engagement, to help residents better understand local government, to foster a positive sense of
community, and to prepare the next generation of local government leaders. The committee shall
not serve as an adjudicatory body making findings about any specific grievance.
Article III — Members. This Committee shall comprise no more than twelve (12) members and
should represent a cross section of the community. Two City Council members shall serve as the
Committee liaisons and the Public Affairs Manager shall serve as the staff liaison to the Committee.
The City Manager may assign other staff to attend meetings as helpful resources.
Article IV — Terms of Membership. Members shall serve four-year terms as appointed by and at
the pleasure of the City Council. Members will be permitted two unexcused absences per calendar
year; the third unexcused absence shall constitute automatic resignation. Palm Desert residency is
required, but the Committee itself may invite someone who is not a resident to attend and provide
particular expertise. Member terms shall be staggered to provide continuity of membership.
Article V — Officers. The Committee elects two officers: the chair and the vice-chair. The chair
conducts all meetings. If the chair is absent, then the vice-chair acts as chair. If the chair and vice-
chair are absent, then the Civic Engagement Committee appoints a member to act as the provisional
chair.
Article VI — Meetings. The Committee will meet quarterly unless it determines that a different
frequency is warranted. The Civic Engagement Committee meetings are held at Palm Desert City
Hall. A quorum is established if a simple majority of members are present.
Article VII — Meeting Notice. Regular meetings are noticed by posting an agenda at least 72 hours
(three business days) before meetings (Cal. Gov't Code section 54954.2(a)). Special meetings are
noticed by posting an agenda at least 24 hours (one business day) before meetings (Cal. Gov't Code
section 54956). Emergency meetings may be called if dire circumstances threaten public health or
safety, as long as one-hour notice is given to media if requested (Cal. Gov't Code section 54956.5).
Article VIII — Voting. All member motions are approved by majority vote. If there is a tie vote with
no abstentions, then the vote is recorded as a tie (no action). A subsequent motion may be offered
and acted upon before finalizing the consideration of the item.
Article IX — Record Keeping. Written records of actions taken or recommendations made by the
Civic Engagement Committee shall be kept by an official recording secretary of the City department
assigned to act as liaison to the Committee.
Article XI — Responsibilities.
1. Research and explore civic engagement programs and/or resources that fully engage our
entire community in the civic process and make suggestions to the City Council;
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2. Recommend events and educational programs to increase good will throughout the
community
u ty and enhance appreciation of diversity, participating in implementation of those
programs as requested by the City Council;
3. Promote volunteer opportunities available in Palm Desert, both at the City and with
community partner organizations;
4. Provide input to the City Council or City Manager when requested on issues pertaining to
inclusion and engagement of all residents.
Article X — Bylaws Amendment. The City Council can amend the Civic Engagement Committee
bylaws by majority vote.