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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-18 CEC Regular Meeting MinutesCIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m. Present: Committee Member Gregg Akkerman, Committee Member Joyce Haraughty, Committee Member Stacie Hedges, Committee Member Jon Holan, Committee Member Nancy Provost, Committee Member Franchon-marie Siddiq, Committee Member Robin Stewart, Vice Chair Brook Stjerne, Chair Emily Vogt Absent: Committee Member Kristy Giraud Staff Present: Community Relations Supervisor Ryland Penta, Deputy Director of Economic Development Amy Lawrence, Recording Secretary Yuri Chavez Council Liaison(s): Mayor Karina Quintanilla, Councilmember Kathleen Kelly 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 Chair Vogt on July 18, 2024, at 11:02 a.m. in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. 2. ROLL CALL 3. ELECTION OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON Motion by: Vice Chair Stjerne Seconded by: Committee Member Stewart Elect Chair Vogt to serve as Civic Engagement Committee Chairperson. Motion Carried (9 to 0) Motion by: Chair Vogt Seconded by: Committee Member Provost Elect Committee Member Stjerne to serve as Civic Engagement Committee Vice- Chairperson. Motion Carried (9 to 0) Docusign Envelope ID: 3DB21863-0866-473F-90AA-31E14F44C895 Civic Engagement Committee Meeting Minutes July 18, 2024 2 4. NON­AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by: Committee Member Siddiq Seconded by: Vice Chair Stjerne To approve the consent calendar as presented. Motion Carried (9 to 0) 5.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by: Committee Member Siddiq Seconded by: Vice Chair Stjerne Approve the Minutes of April 18, 2024. Motion Carried (9 to 0) 5.b RECEIVE AND FILE AN INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON “PALM DESERT DISCUSSIONS,” A SPEAKER SERIES BEGINNING JULY 31, 2024 Motion by: Committee Member Siddiq Seconded by: Vice Chair Stjerne Receive and file an informational update on “Palm Desert Discussions.” Motion Carried (9 to 0) 6. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None. 7. ACTION CALENDAR 7.a DISCUSS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT Community Relations Supervisor Penta led a discussion on the need of implementing a neighborhood engagement strategy for non-HOA communities. Feedback was provided; No formal action was taken. Docusign Envelope ID: 3DB21863-0866-473F-90AA-31E14F44C895 Civic Engagement Committee Meeting Minutes July 18, 2024 3 8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS 8.a CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Committee Member Holan suggested coordinating public outreach to occur in Fall 2024. Committee Member Siddiq proposed public outreach at the October 2024 Opening Day of the Palm Desert Youth Sports Association at Civic Center Baseball Fields. Chair Vogt discussed the attendance at the recent Haystack Channel Project outreach event at St. Margaret's Church and encouraged continued outreach. Chair Vogt and Committee Member Siddiq encouraged the public to visit the library and sign up for a new library card. Committee Member Siddiq highlighted the need for cooling centers that allow pets. Mayor Quintanilla shared that the Joslyn Center allows well-behaved or contained pets. Vice-Chair Stjerne suggested utility companies be considered to facilitate a future session of the Palm Desert Discussions series. 8.b CITY COUNCIL LIAISON Councilmember Kelly encouraged Committee members to visit EngagePalmDesert.com for information on all projects, key issues, and to provide feedback. Mayor Quintanilla highlighted the need for continued inclusivity of those with disabilities. 8.c CITY STAFF Community Relations Supervisor Penta announced several upcoming community engagement events. 8.d ATTENDANCE REPORT Report provided; no action taken on this item. Docusign Envelope ID: 3DB21863-0866-473F-90AA-31E14F44C895 Civic Engagement Committee Meeting Minutes July 18, 2024 4 9. ADJOURNMENT The Civic Engagement Committee adjourned at 12:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _________________________ Yuritzee Chavez Recording Secretary _________________________ Ryland Penta, Community Relations Supervisor Secretary _________________________ DATE APPROVED BY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE Docusign Envelope ID: 3DB21863-0866-473F-90AA-31E14F44C895 for: October 22, 2024