HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2022-025RESOLUTION NO. 2022-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR
CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council occasionally wishes to recognize events,
accomplishments, or public service of individuals or organizations that significantly
benefit the community of Palm Desert, and
WHEREAS, for the purposes of consistency and fairness, the City Council
has determined that it is appropriate to establish protocols for ceremonial
proclamations and recognitions .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert as follows :
SECTION 1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Resolution is to
establish a policy regarding the processing of requests by individuals , groups, and
organizations for City proclamations and certificates .
SECTION 2 . Authority-General. It is the intent of the City Council that City
staff first review all requests for proclamations and certificates from individuals,
groups , and organizations and forward them to the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern with a
finding as to whether the request complies with the terms of this resolution . The
Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern are charged with the administration of requests and may
approve or deny such requests at their discretion consistent with this resolution . No
commission or committee, individual council member , or other City official shall issue
a proclamation or certificate on behalf of the City of Palm Desert without prior
approval of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern .
SECTION 3. Eligibility Criteria. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern may
consider requests for proclamations and certificates on the following subjects:
A. Significant Matters of Interest: Raise public awareness about matters of
significance that impact the residents and businesses in the City.
B. Observances/Celebrations : To highlight a special period of observance,
celebration , or recognition for community, regional, state, or national
occasions .
C. Local Businesses, Services, or Organizations : Requests to honor
businesses , services, or philanthropic organizations that are located or
operate in the City, that provide a significant level of services to residents
and businesses in the City.
D . Individuals : Recognition of individuals for extraordinary achievement or
outstanding community service .
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E. Local Sports Teams: Recognition of sports teams based in the City ,
upon the accomplishment of noteworthy achievements , programs , or
milestones .
F. In Memoriam : Requests to honor the life of long-time or prominent Palm
Desert residents upon their death .
G . City Officials/Staff: Requests to honor city officials and employees for
their achievements or milestones of service .
H. Partner Public Officials : Requests to honor public officials from other
public entities who served on boards , committees, or commissions on
which the Palm Desert City Council also serves , upon the completion of
their term of office or chairpersonship .
SECTION 4. Impermissible Subjects. City staff shall not process requests
for proclamations or certificates on the following subjects :
A. Candidates: Requests to support candidates for elected public office .
B. Religion/Politics: Requests of a religious or political nature.
C . Contrary Policies: Campaigns or events contrary to City policies .
SECTION 5. Submission of Requests on Other Subjects. If it is not clear
whether a request for a proclamation or certificate falls inside or outside of a
permissible category as provided in this Resolution , staff should submit the matter to
the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern for the ir consideration and determination .
SECTION 6. Signatures. All proclamations are intended to be signed by the
full City Council. In the event that an individual Council Member declines to sign a
particular proclamation , the Mayor may determine whether to proceed with only the
Mayor's signature or the balance of the City Council.
SECTION 7. Presentation at City Council Meetings. Presentation of
proclamations and recognitions should occur outside the City Council meeting , such
as a specified event , via mail, or personal delivery . When necessary , individual
proclamations and recognitions may be presented at City Council meetings and staff
should endeavor to schedule proclamations and recognitions so that the total time
for those items is no more than ten (10) minutes per meeting.
Section 8. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this
Resolution .
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-25
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of April , 2022, by the
following votes :
AYES : KELLY , NESTANDE, QUINTANILLA and HARNIK
NOES : NONE
ABSENT : JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST :
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