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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m.
Present: Vice Chair Gregg Akkerman
Committee Member Jon Holan
Committee Member Franchon-Marie Siddiq
Committee Member Robin Stewart
Committee Member Brook Stjerne
Chair Emily Vogt
Staff Present: Community Relations Supervisor Ryland Penta
Recording Secretary Monique Lomeli
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Civic Engagement Committee was called to order by Chair
Vogt on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 11:11 a.m. in the Administrative Conference Room,
City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. ROLL CALL
3. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Committee Member Siddiq
Seconded by: Committee Member Holan
Approve the Minutes of January 18, 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
5. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
6. ACTION CALENDAR
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6.a PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF EXISTING AND NEW ENGAGEMENT
METHODS
Community Relations Supervisor Penta provided a staff report and answered
member inquiries.
Feedback was provided; no formal action taken on this item.
6.b APPROVAL OF 2024 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE WORK PLAN
Motion by: Committee Member Stjerne
Seconded by: Committee Member Holan
Approve the 2024 Civic Engagement Committee Work Plan.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
7.a CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
In response to an inquiry, Councilmember Kelly recommended staff work with
Cultural Arts Committee staff liaison to investigate ways to increase community
involvement with public art.
7.b CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Mayor Quintanilla provided a video message to the Committee.
Councilmember Kelly provided an update regarding the structure fire on the
corner of Country Club Drive and Monterrey Avenue.
7.c CITY STAFF
7.c.1 PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS AND POTENTIAL PROGRAMMING
OF THE NEW MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
Director of Library Services Gary Shaffer narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to Committee inquiries.
Receive and file.
7.c.2 UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION (HOA) OUTREACH STRATEGY
Community Relations Supervisor Ryland Penta provided a verbal update
on the current efforts to connect with local Homeowner Associations and
responded to Committee inquiries.
7.d ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The Civic Engagement Committee adjourned at 11:57 a.m.
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9. PUBLIC NOTICES
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Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk II for:
Monique Lomeli, Senior Deputy Clerk
Recording Secretary
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Ryland Penta, Community Relations Supervisor
Secretary
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DATE APPROVED BY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE