HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-28 HT Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM DESERT
HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE MEETING
PRELIMINARY MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022— 9:00 a.m.
Zoom Virtual Meeting
I. CALL TO ORDER
Heather Horning called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Jann Buller
Member Cindy Burreson
Member Joseph Butts
Member Randy Florence
Member Davis Meyer
Member Patricia Munson
Member Diane Vines
Member Jeremy Wittie
Also Present:
Sabby Jonathan -Mayor Pro Tem
Karina Quintanilla-Councilmember
Todd Hileman-City Manager
Heather Horning -Assistant to the City Manager
Pedro Rodriguez -Code Compliance Supervisor
Niamh Ortega -Deputy City Clerk
Anyse Smith-CVAG Representative
Erica Felci-CVAG Representative
Deputy Steven Nelson-Riv. Sheriff Department
Stacy Austin -Community Services Officer-PD Police Dept.
Brett Northrup-RU Health
Marcus Cannon-RU Health
Alexis Earkman-RU Health
Erika Castellano -Recording Secretary
Homelessness Taskforce
Preliminary Minutes
February 28, 20222
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III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
IV. MEMBER, COUNCIL LIAISON, AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Staff Comments:
a. Heather Horning introduced herself as the Homelessness
Taskforce Staff Liaison and Assistant to the City Manager.
b. Erika Castellano introduced herself as the Homelessness
Taskforce Recording Secretary and Secretary to Palm Desert's
City Council.
B. Member Introductions
a. Cindy Burreson-CEO of Children's Discovery Museum and
resident of Palm Desert.
b. Davis Meyer -Director of Partnership for Greater Palm Springs
and a resident of Palm Desert.
c. Diane Vines -Resident of Palm Desert, Business Owner, teaches
at Cal State San Bernadino
d. Jann Buller -Chair of Housing Commission and a Palm Desert
resident.
e. Jeremy Wittie-General Manager for Coachella Valley Mosquito
and Vector Control District and a resident of Palm Desert.
f. Joseph Butts -Commissioner on the Public Safety Commission
and a resident of Palm Desert.
g. Patricia Munson -Resident of Palm Desert and HOA Board at the
Palm Desert Country Club.
h. Randy Florence -CEO of the Palm Desert Chamber of
Commerce.
C. Council Liaison Introductions
a. Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan
b. Councilmember Karina Quintanilla
V. ACTION CALENDAR
A. ELECTION OF A CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR for the remainder of
Fiscal Year 21/22
Upon a motion by Member Wittie, seconded by Member Florence and 7-0-
0 vote of the Homelessness Taskforce, the Members selected Diane
Vines as their Madam Chair, and Jeremy Wittie as Vice Chairman. (AYES:
Buller, Butts, Florence, Meyer, Munson, Vines, Wittie; NOES: None;
ABSENT: None)
Homelessness Taskforce
Preliminary Minutes
February 28, 20222
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B. RECEIVE AND FILE presentations and reports by
a. Riverside University Health Presentation on HHOPE Outreach
Team.
b. Coachella Valley Association of Governments
c. City of Palm Desert Code Compliance
d. Law Enforcement Riverside County Sheriff Department
Upon a motion by Member Buller, seconded by Vice Chair Wittie and a 6-
0-1 vote of the Homelessness Taskforce, the items on the action calendar
were approved as presented. (AYES: Buller, Florence, Meyer, Munson,
Vines, Whittie; NOES: None; ABSENT: Butts)
C. RECEIVE AND FILE the Homelessness Taskforce Bylaws and Report
on Bylaws and Goals.
Upon a motion by Member Florence, seconded by Member Buller and a 6-
0-1 vote of the Homelessness Taskforce, the items on the Bylaws and the
Report on Bylaws and Goals were approved and presented. (AYES:
Buller, Florence, Meyer, Munson, Vines, Wittie; NOES: None; ABSENT:
Butts)
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Heather Horning adjourned the meeting at 10:39 a.m.
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