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RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, June 17, 2024
3:00 p.m.
Administrative Conference Room, City Hall
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting and there will be
in-person access to this location.
To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/89664855295 or
call (213) 338-8477, Zoom Meeting ID: 896 6485 5295
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Written public comment may also be submitted to cityclerk@palmdesert.gov. E-mails
received by 12:00 p.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.
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
This time has been set aside for the public to address the Resource
Preservation and Enhancement Committee on issues that are not on the
agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options
listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the
Resource Preservation and Enhancement 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.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
the Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee for a separate
discussion.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of April 15, 2024.
5.CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
6.ACTION CALENDAR
The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-minute time
limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the
agenda.
6.a RECEIVE AND FILE PRESENTATION UPDATE ON RESOURCE
PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE 2024/2025 WORK
PLAN
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RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file update on Resources Preservation and Enhancement
Committee 2024/2025 Work Plan.
7.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
7.a RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
7.b CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
7.c CITY STAFF
7.c.1 RECEIVE AND FILE PRESENTATION ON WALK AND ROLL PD
PHASE 3
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RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file presentation on Walk and Roll PD Phase 3.
7.d ATTENDANCE REPORT 13
8.ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on August 19, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
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9.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
Office of the City Clerk, Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive,
Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open session, 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.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California
that the foregoing agenda for the Resource Preservation and Enhancement
Committee was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less
than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
/S/ Monique Lomeli
Senior Deputy Clerk
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RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 15, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
Present: Vice Chair Berlinda Blackburn, Committee Member Gustavo
Gomez, Committee Member Geoffrey Gregory, Committee
Member Vincent Heuring, Committee Member Melinda Mason,
Committee Member Stephen Nelson, Chair Dean Gatons
Absent: None.
Liaisons: Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
Staff: Deputy Director of Economic Development Amy Lawrence,
Management Analyst Luis Moctezuma, Director of Economic
Development Eric Ceja, Recording Secretary Monique Lomeli
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee was
called to order by Chair Gatons on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 3:00 p.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
Donald Ziegler, Palm Desert resident, urged the Committee to address the potential
impacts of climate change.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Vice Chair Blackburn
Seconded by: Committee Member Mason
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of February 26, 2024.
5. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None.
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6. ACTION CALENDAR
Motion by: Committee Member Heuring
Seconded by: Committee Member Mason
To reorder the agenda to hear Item 7a. before Item 6a.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
6.a OUTLINE PROJECTS FOR THE RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND
ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE’S 2024/2025 WORKPLAN
Deputy Director of Economic Development Amy Lawrence provided a staff report
and responded to Committee inquiries.
Donald Ziegler, Palm Desert resident, provided comments in support of the
proposed workplan.
Director of Economic Development Eric Ceja responded to Committee inquiries
regarding solar requirements for commercial properties.
Motion by: Committee Member Gregory
Seconded by: Committee Member Mason
Recommend the City Council approve the draft Resource Preservation and
Enhancement Committee 2024/2025 Workplan.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
7.a PRESENTATION FROM BURRTEC WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES
Clara Vera, Burrtec Marketing Manager, narrated a PowerPoint presentation
highlighting the current and upcoming services offered by Burrtec Waste and
Recycling Services, and responded to Committee inquiries.
Informational only; no action taken on this item.
7.b RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Individual Committee Members offered commentary as follows. The below points
do not necessarily reflect Committee consensus:
• Request an informational presentation from SoCal Edison regarding its
plans to provide energy to the growing population.
• Reconsider the list of permissible shade trees to eliminate non-native
species.
• Provide information regarding Earth Day events.
• Provide information regarding the repainting of red curbs in residential
areas.
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7.c CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
City Council Liaison Mayor Pro Tem Harnik reported that the City Council is
working to address over-parking concerns and the inclusion of mature shade
trees and encouraged the Committee to review the current and ongoing projects
initiated by staff.
7.d CITY STAFF
None.
7.e ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
9. PUBLIC NOTICES
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Monique Lomeli, Senior Deputy Clerk I
Recording Secretary
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Amy Lawrence, Deputy Director of Economic Development
Secretary
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DATE APPROVED BY RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
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RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2024
PREPARED BY: Amy Lawrence, Deputy Director of Economic Development
REQUEST: RECEIVE AND FILE PRESENTATION UPDATE ON RESOURCE
PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE 2024/2025 WORK
PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file update on Resources Preservation and Enhancement Committee 2024/2025
Work Plan.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
At the April 15, 2024, Resources Preservation and Enhancement Committee (RPEC) meeting,
staff worked with the Committee to develop a work plan outlining the top three priorities for
2024/2025.
Below is RPEC’s 2024/2025 Work Plan that was presented to and adopted by the City Council
on May 9, 2024.
Project Description Cost Time/Process
Develop a
Climate
Action Plan
Hire a consultant to
develop a formal climate
action plan.
Staff time and
est. *$118K in
grant funds -
*amount included in
proposed FY 24/25
budget
Estimated 12 months including City Council
approval to proceed, posting RFP, award of
contract, community engagement, RPEC
review throughout process, to City Council
approval of plan.
Adoption of
Ordinances
and/or
Policies
Propose at least one
ordinance/policy related
to water and/or energy
conservation.
Staff time Staff will work with RPEC to develop new
ordinances and/or policies for City Council
consideration. The first one estimated to be
taken forward by the end of Q4 2024.
Education
and
Outreach
Conduct education and
outreach for water and
energy conservation and
sustainable landscaping.
Staff time Staff will draft a comprehensive education
and outreach plan for RPEC to adopt
including promotion of utility rebates,
community partnerships, useful tips, etc. via
the City’s website, BrightSide newsletter,
social media, and other means. Staff will also
continue participating in the Mayor’s
Challenge for Water Conservation, Mayor’s
Monarch Pledge, and look at other relevant
initiatives.
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Listed below is status on each of the priorities:
Develop a Climate Action Plan – Staff is gathering information on this project and intends to
bring forward a report for RPEC’s review at the August meeting.
Adoption of Ordinances and/or Policies related to Water and/or Energy Conservation –
Staff is working on the following:
Evaluating pros and cons of officially prohibiting installation of natural grass in front
yards of new homes built in the city and exploring ideas on how to move forward if it is
something that is recommended by the Committee. A report on this will be prepared for
the August RPEC meeting.
Gathering a list of City facilities and other data for the Inland Regional Energy Network
(I-REN) to complete an energy analysis (Energy Resilience Roadmap) to begin planning
for energy efficiency projects. Once the document is complete, staff will bring it forward
for the Committee’s review.
Education and Outreach for Water and Energy Conservation and Sustainable
Landscaping – Staff is working on the following:
Contacted the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) to discuss water conservation
partnership opportunities.
Draft education and outreach plan for promotion of utility rebates, community
partnerships, useful tips, etc. will be brought forward for RPEC’s adoption at a later
date. In the meantime, staff will continue to promote energy saving and water
conservation tips on the City’s social media and website.
Researching other opportunities for education and outreach such as the Mayor’s
Challenge for Water Conservation and the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this request.
ATTACHMENTS:
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RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2024
PREPARED BY: Amy Lawrence, Deputy Director of Economic Development
REQUEST: RECEIVE AND FILE PRESENTATION ON WALK AND ROLL PD PHASE 3
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file presentation on Walk and Roll PD Phase 3.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
City of Palm Desert Senior Project Manager Lucero Leyva will provide a presentation on Phase
3 of the Walk and Roll PD active transportation project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this request.
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Year 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023
Month Apr Feb Dec Oct Aug Jun Apr
Day 15 26 18 16 21 19 17
Blackburn, Berlinda P P E - -E -0 2
Gatons, Dean P P P - -P -0 0
Gregory, Geoff P P P - -0 0
Gomez, Gustavo E P E - -0 2
Heuring, Vincent P P P - -P -0 0
Mason, Melinda P P P - -P -0 0
Nelson, Stephen P A P --P -1 0
P
P
A
E
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Palm Desert Municipal Code 2.34.010
Bimonthly: Two unexcused absences from regular meeting in any twelve-month period shall constitute an automatic resignation of members
holding office on boards that meet bimonthly.
Please contact the Recording Secretary to discuss any attendance concerns.
Total Absences
Unexcused Excused
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