HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-06 HT Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
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HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for the public to address
the Homelessness Taskforce on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes.
Because the Brown Act does not allow the Commission to act on items not listed on the
agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and
recommendation at a future meeting.
4. ACTION CALENDAR
A. FILL VICE-CHAIR VACANCY
RECOMMENDATION: Nominate and appoint a new Vice-Chair.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Homelessness Taskforce Regular Meeting minutes
of January 9, 2023.
5. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
A. HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE MEMBER REPORTS & REMARKS
Monday
March 6, 2023
9:00 a.m.
Regular Meeting
Homelessness Taskforce Agenda March 6, 2023
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B. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS & REMARKS
C. COMMUNITY PARTNER REPORTS
a. CVAG Annual Report
b. Homelessness Taskforce Rolling Attendance January 2023
D. STAFF REPORTS & REMARKS
a. Introduction of Social Services Coordinator, Jason Austin
b. Annual Point in Time (PIT) Count update
c. 2023 Work Plan Update
6. ADJOURNMENT: The next Regular Meeting will be held on May 1, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing agenda for the Public Safety Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board
and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Michelle Nance
Recording Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICES
Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated
office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the City Manager’s Office,
City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items and
documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection
at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov.
Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at
this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what
is normally provided, the city will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner.
Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 346-0611, at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
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HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Homelessness Taskforce was called to order by Madam Chair Vines
on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Cindy Burreson, Davis Meyer, Dennis Guinaw, Joseph Butts,
Matthew Johnson, Scott Marks and Madam Chair Diane Vines.
Absent: None.
Liaison(s)
Present: Kathleen Kelly and Karina Quintanilla, City Council Liaisons
Staff
Present: Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager; Mariana Rios, Management Analyst,
Michelle Nance, Recording Secretary, were present at Roll Call. Other staff
members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: None
4. ACTION CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF THE HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OF NOVEMBER 5, 2022
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BURRESON, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BUTTS,
CARRIED 6-0, (Commissioner Meyer abstained) to approve the Homelessness Taskforce
regular meeting minutes of November 7, 2022.
5. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
A. HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE MEMBER REPORTS & REMARKS
Chair Vines commented on article “I’m homeless, but I’m not homeless” regarding
homeless encampments. Riverside County Sheriff Deputy Potter provided an update on
local homeless encampments.
Monday,
January 9, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Regular Meeting
Homelessness Taskforce Minutes January 9, 2023
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
B. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS & REMARKS
Mayor Kelly introduced herself as the newest City Council liaison and expressed
appreciation for the Taskforce’s hard work.
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla provided the information of the app “Palm Desert Intouch”
where one can go to make any reports for the City to address and thanked members for
their service.
C. COMMUNITY PARTNER REPORTS
a. Pedro Rodriguez provided an update regarding the Code Compliance report.
b. Deputy Potter provided an update on the Palm Desert Business District Team
Report
c. Angelica Orozco provided an update regarding the HHOPE Team Report.
d. The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Taskforce
took no action on this matter.
D. STAFF REPORTS & REMARKS
a. Mariana Rios gave an update on upcoming Homeless Point in Time (PIT) Count.
b. Luis Moctezuma provided an update on mobile shower units.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The Homelessness Taskforce adjourned at 10:53 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Nance, Deputy City Clerk I
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager
Secretary
APPROVED BY THE HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE: __/__/2023
CITY OF PALM DESERT
ATTENDANCE REPORT
Advisory Body:
Prepared By:
Year 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023
Month Jan Mar May Jul Sep Oct Dec
Date 1/9/2023 3/6/2023
Burreson, Cindy P 0 0
Butts, Joseph P 0 0
Guinaw, Dennis P 0 0
Johnson, Matthew P 0 0
Marks, Scott P 1 0
Meyer, Davis P 0 0
VACANT N/A 1 0
Vines, Diane P 0 0
VACANT N/A 0 0
Palm Desert Municipal Code 2.34.010:
P Present
A Absent
E Excused
-No meeting
Total
Absences
Total
Unexcused
Absences
Bimonthly: Two unexcused absences from regular meetings in any twelve-month period shall constitute an automatic
resignation of members holding office on boards that meet bimonthly.
Chris Escobedo
Michelle Nance