HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-11 HT Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM DESERT
HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE MEETING
PRELIMINARY MINUTES
MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022— 9:00 a.m.
Zoom Virtual Meeting
I. CALL TO ORDER
Madam Chair Diane Vines called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Dennis Guinaw
Member Matthew Johnson
Member Scott Marks
Member Davis Meyer
Member Patricia Munson
Vice Chair Jeremy Wittie
Madam Chair Diane Vines
Absent:
Member Cindy Burreson
Member Joseph Butts
Also Present:
Sabby Jonathan -Mayor Pro Tem
Karina Quintanilla-Councilmember
Heather Horning -Assistant to the City Manager
Anthony Mejia-City Clerk
Jesus Centeno -Code Compliance
Deputy Steven Nelson-Riv. Sheriff Department
Brett Northrup-RU Health
Greg Rodriguez -Riverside County
Amy Cuen-Riverside County
Erika Castellano -Recording Secretary
Homelessness Taskforce
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July 11, 2022
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III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dorian Whitney asked questions and offered comments on the purpose
of the Homelessness Taskforce.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Homelessness Taskforce meeting of May 2, 2022
Rec: Approve as Presented
B. MINUTES of the Virtual Strategic Planning Homelessness Taskforce
meeting of June 3, 2022
Rec: Approve as Presented
C. MEETING SCHEDULE of the Homelessness Taskforce for fiscal year
2022/2023.
Rec: Approve as Presented
Upon a motion by Member Munson, seconded by Vice Chair Wittie and 7-
0-2 vote of the Homelessness Taskforce, the Members all items on the
consent calendar were approved as presented . (AYES: Guinaw, Jonson,
Meyer, Munson, Wittie, Vines; NOES: None; ABSENT: Burrison, Butts)
V. ACTION CALENDAR
A. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR for fiscal year 2022/23.
Rec. Nominate and appoint positions.
Upon a motion by Vice Chair Wittie, seconded by Member Butts and 7-0-2
vote of the Homelessness Taskforce, the Members appointed Diane Vines
to remain as Madam Chair, and Jeremy Wittie to remain as Vice Chairman
for fiscal year 2022/23. (AYES: Guinaw, Jonson, Meyer, Munson, Wittie,
Vines; NOES: None; ABSENT: Burrison, Butts)
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B. APPROVE Homelessness Taskforce Priorities for fiscal year 2022/23,
as identified in the June 3, 2022 Strategic Planning Study Session.
Rec. Approve the Homelessness Taskforce Priorities for fiscal year
2022/23.
Upon a motion by Member Wittie, seconded by Member Guinaw, and a 7-
0-2 vote of the Homelessness Taskforce, the Members approved the
Homelessness Taskforce Priorities for fiscal year 2022/23. (AYES:
Guinaw, Jonson, Meyer, Munson, Wittie, Vines; NOES: None; ABSENT:
Burrison, Butts)
C. APPROVE presentation from Greg Rodriguez on the Annual Point -in -Time
Count and background on homelessness programs serving the Coachella
Valley.
The presentation was received and filed.
VI. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. Homelessness Taskforce Members
a. Vice Chair Wittie requested general trends of numbers for the
months regarding the Code Compliance reports.
B. Council Liaison -None
C. Community Partner Reports -None
D. Staff Reports & Remarks
a. Staff Liaison Heather Horning informed the Members a rolling
attendance report would be sent out monthly with the minutes.
b. Staff will be following up with resources for the Members to
have including the CVAG Meeting Schedule and information on
how to complete a ride -along with the HHOPE Team and
Sheriff's Department.
ADJOURNMENT
Madam Vice Chair Vines adjourned the meeting at 10:12 a.m.
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