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Home My WebLink About2023-10-19 CEC Regular Meeting Agenda PacketCity of Palm Desert Page 1 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA AGENDA (HYBRID MEETING) City Hall, North Wing Conference Room 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference. •To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/88958440925 or call (213) 338-8477, Zoom Webinar ID: 889 5844 0925. •Written public comment may also be submitted to mlomeli@palmdesert.gov. Emails received by 8:00 a.m. prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Committee. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Committee as soon as practicable and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except as an ADA accommodation. 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for the public to address the Civic Engagement Committee on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Committee 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.PRESENTATIONS A.CITY’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT CIVIC CENTER PARK – NOVEMBER 18, 2023 5.CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by Committee Members for a separate discussion. A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Civic Engagement Committee Regular Meeting minutes of July 20, 2023. Thursday October 19, 2023 11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting Page 1 Civic Engagement Committee Agenda October 19, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time. 6. ACTION CALENDAR A. DISCUSSION ON CIVIC ACADEMY PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: Provide feedback to City staff regarding the Civic Academy Program. 7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS B. CITY COUNCIL LIASON C. CITY STAFF D. ATTENDANCE REPORT 8. ADJOURNMENT: The next Regular Meeting will be held on January 18, 2024, at 11:00 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 Civic Engagement Committee was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /s/ Monique Lomeli, CMC 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’s Development Services Department, Parks and Recreation Division, 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.cityofpalmdesert.org. 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. Page 2 City of Palm Desert Page 1 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA MINUTES Click HERE to review the meeting audio. Click HERE to access the meeting agenda packet. 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Civic Engagement Committee was called to order by Vice Chair Akkerman on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 11:02 a.m. held in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Members Brooke Beare Stjerne, Jon Holan, Franchon-Marie Siddiq*, Robin Stewart, Emily Vogt, and Vice Chair Gregg Akkerman. *Committee Member Siddiq arrived at 11:05 a.m. Absent: Committee Members Jonathan Stutz and David Warmuth Liaison(s) Present: Mayor Kathleen Kelly and Jan Harnik, City Council Liaison Staff Present: Ryland Penta, Digital Strategies Coordinator; Anthony Mejia, City Clerk; and Michelle Nance, Recording Secretary. 3. ELECTION OF THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON By unanimous agreement, Emily Vogt was appointed Chairperson and Gregg Akkerman was appointed Vice Chairperson of the Civic Engagement Committee. 4. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT None. Thursday July 20, 2023 11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting Page 3 Civic Engagement Committee Minutes July 20, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 5.CONSENT CALENDAR: Committee Member Siddiq arrived at this point in the meeting. A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BEARE-STJERNE, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER STEWART, CARRIED 3-0-3 (WITH COMMITTEE MEMBERS HOLAN, SIDDIQ, AND STEWART ABSTAINING), to approve Civic Engagement Committee Regular Meeting minutes of April 20, 2023. 6.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A.CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Introduction of new members – All members of the Committee, City Council Liaisons and City Staff introduced themselves to the Committee. B.CITY COUNTIL LIAISON Mayor Kelly encouraged members to explore the City’s EngagePalmDesert website and to share with others. C.CITY STAFF Digital Strategies Coordinator Penta presented a verbal update on Palm Desert Civic Academy program. Discussion items included: •Recruitment of residents after the initial pilot program with appointed bodies; •Presentations being interactive with more questions and answers periods; •Budget Process and Art Tours being included in the sessions; •Youth involvement in future programs; and •Palm Desert Historical Society involvement. City Clerk Mejia presented the Advisory Body Reference Guide and highlighted the following key points related to: •Updated attendance policy; •Roles and responsibilities of the Chairperson and Committee Members; and •Use of electronic devices. D.ATTENDANCE REPORT – Report provided; no action taken on this item. 7.ADJOURNMENT The Civic Engagement Committee adjourned at 11:56 a.m. Page 4 Civic Engagement Committee Minutes July 20, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 3 Respectfully submitted, Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary ATTEST: Ryland Penta, Digital Strategies Coordinator Staff Liaison APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: __/__/2023. Page 5 [This page has intentionally been left blank.] Page 6 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION UPDATE Page 7 Page 8 LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Page 9 ARTISTS Page 10 PROJECTION MAPPING Page 11 ROAMING ENTERTAINMENT Page 12 KIDS ZONE Page 13 STORYTELLING Page 14 TASTE OF PALM DESERT *PARTIAL LIST - IN ADDITION TO THE FOOD TRUCKS AND BEER & WINE G ARDEN o Shermans Deli o Casuelas Café o Keedy’s o Perfect Pint o Kitchen 86 o C owboy Cantina o Grill-a-Burger/Hideout o Chef Tanya’s Kitchen o Little Bar o Mastro’s o Luscious Lorriane’s o Stuft Pizza Page 15 BEST OF PALM DESERT *PARTIAL LIST o College of the Desert o UCR Palm Desert Center o CSUSB Palm Desert o The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens o McCallum Theater o Palm Desert Historical Society o Citizen on Patrol (COPS) Volunteers o Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept. o Family YMCA of the Desert o Desert Recreation District o Burrtec Waste & Recycling Ser vices Page 16 PROPOSED PARTNERS/SPONSORS *PARTIAL LIST o Palm Desert Historical Society o McCallum Theatre o The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens o Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce o Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services o College of the Desert o UCR Palm Desert Campus o CSUSB – Palm Desert o Acrisure Arena o Coachella Valley Firebirds o JW Marriott o Renova Energy o El Paseo Businesses o The Gardens on El Paseo o The Shops at Palm Desert o Shadow Mountain Golf Club o Family YMCA of the Desert o Desert Recreation District o Artists Center at the Galen o Flat Black Art Supply Page 17 MARKETING AND PR *LAUNCHED OCTOBER 1, 2023 o Television o Radio o Print o Social Media o Partner Media o Public Relations o Dedicated we bsite: www.palmdesert50.com o Volunteer Opportunities Page 18 CITY OF PALM DESERT ATTENDANCE REPORT Advisory Body: Prepared By: Year 2023 2023 2023 2023 Month Jan Apr Jul Oct Date 19 20 20 19 Akkerman, Gregg P P P 0 0 Holan, John - - P 0 0 Siddiq, Franchon-Marie - - P 0 0 Stewart, Robin - - P 0 0 Stjerne, Brooke Beare P P P 0 0 Vogt, Emily P P P 0 0 Warmuth, David Scott P P A 1 1 Palm Desert Municipal Code 2.34.010: P Present A Absent E Excused - No meeting Not yet appointed/Resigned Total Absences Total Unexcused Absences Quarterly: One unexcused absence from regular meetings in any twelve-month period shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards that meet quarterly. Civic Engagement Committee Monique Lomeli Page 19