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Home My WebLink About2023-12-18 RPEC Meeting Agenda Packet City of Palm Desert Page 1 RESOURCE PRESERVATION & ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA AGENDA (HYBRID MEETING) City Hall, Administrative Conference Room 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference and there will be in-person public access to the meeting location. • To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/83282389162 or call (213) 338-8477, Zoom Meeting ID: 832 8238 9162. • Written public comment may also be submitted to alawrence@palmdesert.gov. Emails 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. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for the public to address the Resource Preservation & Enhancement 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. SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY [CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE] Monday December 18, 2023 3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Resource Preservation & Enhancement Committee Agenda December 18, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 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 Calendar 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 Resource Preservation & Enhancement Committee Regular Meeting minutes of September 5, 2023. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time. 6. ACTION CALENDAR None. 7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A. RESOURCE PRESERVATION & ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS B. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON C. CITY STAFF 1. Update on Charging Station Request for Proposals (RFP) D. ATTENDANCE REPORT 8. ADJOURNMENT: The next Regular Meeting will be held on February 19, 2024, at 3:00 p.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 Resource Preservation & 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 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 Office of the City Clerk, 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 City of Palm Desert Page 1 RESOURCE PRESERVATION & ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA MINUTES Click HERE to review the meeting audio. Click HERE to view the agenda packet. 1. CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the Resource Preservation & Enhancement Committee was called to order by Chair Gatons on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 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 Present: Committee Members Gustavo Gomez, Vincent Heuring, Stephen Nelson, Vice Chair Berlinda Blackburn, and Chair Dean Gatons. Absent: Committee Members Geoff Gregory and Melinda Mason Liaison(s) Present: Councilmember Jan Harnik, City Council Liaison City Staff Present: Amy Lawrence, Deputy Director of Economic Development; and Monique Lomeli, Recording Secretary. 3. ELECTION OF THE RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BLACKBURN, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER HEURING, CARRIED 5-0 to appoint Dean Gatons as Resource Preservation & Enhancement Committee Chairperson. MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BLACKBURN, SECOND BY CHAIR GATONS, CARRIED 5-0 to appoint Berlinda Blackburn as Resource Preservation & Enhancement Committee Vice Chairperson. Tuesday September 5, 2023 3:00 p.m. Special Meeting Resource Preservation & Enhancement Committee Minutes September 5, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 4. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 5. PRESENTATIONS: A. COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WATER CONSERVATION UPDATES Lorraine Garcia, Coachella Valley Water District, provided an update on water conservation efforts in the Coachella Valley and responded to Committee Member inquiries. B. PALM DESERT CIVIC ACADEMY – OCTOBER 2023 Digital Strategies Coordinator Penta provided information regarding the upcoming Civic Academy pilot program and responded to Committee Member inquiries. Donald Zigler, Palm Desert resident, commended the City for providing an opportunity for residents to engage with the City. C. PALM DESERT HEAT MITIGATION EFFORTS Emergency Services Coordinator Esqueda narrated a PowerPoint presentation regarding the City’s heat mitigation efforts and responded to Committee Member inquiries. Donald Zigler, Palm Desert resident, encouraged the City to acquire a community based back up power supply with local divisions to assist the sensitive population during power outages. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BLACKBURN, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER NELSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BLACKBURN, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER NELSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Resource Preservation & Enhancement Regular Meeting minutes of June 19, 2023, as amended. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER: None. 7. ACTION CALENDAR A. CHARGING STATION Management Analyst Swartz presented the staff report and responded to Committee Member inquiries. Individual Committee Members offered commentary as follows. The below points do not necessarily reflect Committee consensus: • Require the 350 kw chargers as a standard. • Select a charger compatible with the local climate and consider common maintenance issues. Resource Preservation & Enhancement Committee Minutes September 5, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 3 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES • Consider collecting a fee for charging and placing in convenient areas such as shopping centers or traffic friendly areas. • Conduct a suitability analysis of potential charging station locations. 8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A. RESOURCE PRESERVATION & ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS The Committee welcomed new member Gustavo Gomez and offered comments on the following topics: • The need for a Portola interchange. • Increased emissions due to new developments on and near Monterey Avenue. • Need for individuals to consider alternative modes of transportation. B. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON Councilmember Harnik provided an update on Riverside County Transportation Commission meetings; encouraged residents to voice support for a train station near Cook Street; and provided information regarding upcoming Cal Cities meetings concerning water management and heat mitigation. C. CITY STAFF Deputy Director Lawrence provided a written report on current projects and initiatives; offered a verbal update concerning the use of gas leaf blowers; and responded to Committee Member inquiries. D. ATTENDANCE REPORT The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Committee took no action on this matter. 9. ADJOURNMENT The Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee adjourned at 3:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Monique Lomeli, Senior Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary ATTEST: Amy Lawrence, Deputy Director Secretary APPROVED BY RPEC: __/__/2023