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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 99-112RESOLUTION NO. 99- 112 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-93 TO RESTRUCTURE THE SISTER CITY COMMITTEE AS A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CIVIC ARTS COMMITTEE AND TO ESTABLISH GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR SAID SUBCOMMITTEE WHEREAS, on September 24, 1992, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-93 establishing a Sister City Committee for the purpose of advising, monitoring, and assisting the City Council relative to the best methods for promoting the exchange of culture, information, and international relations with our Sister Cities; and WHEREAS, the focus of this Committee has been somewhat diminished due to change in its membership, the change in priority of the governing bodies of our adopted Sister Cities, and a search for a more specific direction in this activity; and WHEREAS, the City Council, in its review of this program, has determined that the nucleus of such a committee of Palm Desert residents has performed valuable services, has represented the City as outstanding ambassadors and hosts, and has given valuable recommendations to the City Council and should be continued with more directly focused responsibilities; and WHEREAS, since one of the responsibilities of the Civic Arts Committee is to promote cultural activities and educational outreach programs, including the responsibility of international goodwill, cultural exchange, and educational •^ , activities, the Sister City Program would be a natural extension of its scope of responsibility. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, that a Sister City Subcommittee of the Civic Arts Committee is hereby established, with membership and goals and objectives assigned as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, at its Regular Meeting held on the 9th day of December, 1999, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Benson, Ferguson, Kelly, Spiegel, Crites NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None A 1-I EST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN ACTING CITY CLERK EXHIBIT "A" RESOLUTION NO. 99- 112 Name: Palm Desert Sister Cities Subcommittee of the Civic Arts Committee Membership: The City Council will appoint a total of seven members to serve on this Subcommittee. A maximum of three members shall be appointed from within the Civic Arts Committee with the remaining membership being representative of the community at large. Special emphasis will be placed on soliciting members from local service clubs of international standing. The Mayor shall appoint a designated representative to serve as City Council liaison to the Subcommittee. Terms: Members shall serve four-year terms at the pleasure of the City Council. All of rules and regulations established by the City Council for membership on Membership: Palm Desert. Committees and Commissions shall apply to membership on this Subcommittee. Meetings: Subcommittee members will work with staff to adopt a regularly scheduled monthly meeting and time. Officers: A Chair and Vice Chair shall be selected by the membership to serve annual terms. Record Written records of actions taken or recommendations made shall be kept by Keeping: a staff representative assigned by the Department of Community Affairs. Objectives: Advise, monitor, and assist the City Council of the City of Palm Desert as to the best methods of promoting the exchange of culture, information, and international relations with our Sister Cities. Responsibilities: 1. Establish guidelines for the selection of new Sister City relationships. 2. Establish guidelines for the maintenance of relationships with existing Sister Cities of the City of Palm Desert. 3. Foster Sister City exchange programs that promote greater cross- cultural understanding including but not limited to art exchanges, employee exchanges, agricultural exchanges, Chamber of Commerce information exchanges, student exchanges, envirohnmental information exchanges, etc. EXHIBIT "A" RESOLUTION NO.99-112 4. Develop a comprehensive economic development assessment program for each Palm Desert Sister City as it relates to increased tourism and the enhancement of social and economic vitality of our community. 5. Promote and maintain a positive image for the Sister Cities Program through the media. 6. Make recommendations for an annual line item in the City of Palm Desert's annual budget necessary to carry out the responsibilities of maintaining a successful program. 7. Promote the voluntary travel of citizens to our Sister Cities and travel of Sister City citizens to the City of Palm Desert. 8. Host and provide general assistance to the City Council during visits by delegates from Palm Desert's Sister Cities. 9. Maintain an ongoing membership with Sister Cities International.