HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1413ORDINANCE NO. 1413
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.74 OF THE PALM
DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A PALM DESERT LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
City Attorney’s Summary
The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the Palm Desert Municipal Code
to establish the City Council as the Library Board of Trustees and
establishing a Library Advisory Committee.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-047, as of July 1, 2024, or upon
transfer of property, whichever is later, that City of Palm Desert will withdraw from the
Riverside County Library System (RCLS) and shall assume the responsibility for the
provision of library services within the City’s jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to establish a municipal public library pursuant
to Section 101 of the Palm Desert Charter and Article XI, Section 5 of the California
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, for the efficient operation and management of the Palm Desert Public
Library, it is the desire of the City Council to serve as the Library Board of Trustees and
establish a Library Advisory Committee.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals above are each incorporated by reference and
adopted as findings of the City Council.
SECTION 2. Amendment to Municipal Code. The Palm Desert Municipal Code
Chapter 2.74, Public Library, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2.74.060 Library Board of Trustees
A. Established.
The Library Board of Trustees (“Board”) is hereby established and shall serve as
the legislative body responsible for the fiduciary and administrative oversight and
establishing policies and long-term plans for the library. The faithful implementation
of the policies adopted by the board shall be the responsibility of the city employees
assigned to the library.
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B. Members.
The Board shall consist of the five members of the City Council. The Board
Members shall individually hold office for a term which coincides with their
respective terms of office on the City Council.
C. Meetings.
Regular meetings of the Board shall be held concurrently with the regular City
Council meeting. Special meetings may be held from time to time as necessary
and in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
Section 2.74.070 Library Advisory Committee
A. Established.
A Library Advisory Committee (“Committee”) is hereby established for the City of
Palm Desert. The provisions set forth in Chapter 2.34 of this code shall apply to
this Committee, except as otherwise required by state law. If there is any conflict
between this chapter and Chapter 2.34 of this code, the provisions of this chapter
shall control.
B. Purpose.
The Committee shall advise and provide input to the Board relative to programming
and space planning; monitor performance indicators, activities, and outcomes;
assist staff in connecting with community groups and organizations; and such other
functions as the Library Board of Trustees may request.
C. Members.
The Committee shall be comprised of five community members and up to two
alternate members.
D. Meetings.
The Committee may hold monthly regular meetings at such date, time, and place
as set by Committee resolution or minute order.
E. Responsibilities.
The Committee has the following responsibilities:
1. Provide input on programming and space planning;
2. Monitor performance indicators, activities, and outcomes;
3. Assist staff in connecting with community groups and organizations; and
4. Other functions as the Library Board of Trustees may request.
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SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid, unconstitutional, or
unenforceable by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portion of the Ordinance. The City Council declares
that it would have passed each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase would be declared invalid, unconstitutional or unenforceable.
SECTION 4. Publication. The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is
hereby directed to publish a summary of this Ordinance in the Desert Sun, a newspaper
of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of Palm Desert, California, and
shall be in full force and effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.
ADOPTED ON MAY 9, 2024.
KARINA QUINTANILLA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, do hereby
certify that Ordinance No. 1413 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a
regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council on April 25, 2024, and adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council held on May 9, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: HARNIK, KELLY, NESTANDE, TRUBEE, AND QUINTANILLA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RECUSED: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Palm Desert, California, on ____________________.
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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