HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1255ORDINANCE NO. 1255
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.60.020 OF. THE PALM DESERT
MUNICIPAL CODE (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 875), RELATIVE TO THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 875 on June 11, 1998, establishing
the Public Safety Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it is desirable to amend this ordinance with
respect to "Commission Members," reflecting changes in the number of voting members serving
on the Public Safety Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, that the following section of the Palm Desert Municipal Code is hereby amended as
follows:
2.60.020 Commission Members
Membership of the Public Safety Commission shall consist of seven (7) voting members to be
appointed by the City Council, each of whom shall serve a term of four (4) years or until their
successor is appointed. The initial appointment shall be staggered so that one (1) community at
large member and one (1) technical member shall serve initial two-year terms and thereafter a
four-year term; the remainder of the Commissioners shall serve full four-year terms. The
membership will be as follows:
• One commissioner who has a law enforcement background;
`� • One commissioner who has a fire protection background;
• One commissioner who represents the retail business community;
• Four commissioners who represent the community at large.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, at its regular meeting held this 28th day of March , 2013, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, SPIEGEL, TANNER, WEBER, and HARNIK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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IqAN C. HARNIK; MAYOR
ATTEST:
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RAtHELLE D. KLASSE , CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA