HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2010-79 - Establish a Citizen's Sustainability Cmte CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT ESTABLISHING A CITIZENS'
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PLAN'S RECOMMENDED
ACTIONS, AND AUTHORIZATION TO THE CITY CLERK TO CALL
FOR APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS INTERESTED IN SERVING
ON THIS COMMITTEE
SUBMITTED BY: Missy Grisa, Assistant Planner
DATE: October 28, 2010
CONTENTS: Resolution 2oio-�9
Recommendation
That the City Council, by minute motion:
1) Approve a resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert
establishing a Citizen's Sustainability Committee; and
2) Authorize the City Clerk to request applications to fitl nine designated
positions to guide the development of the Environmental
Sustainability Plan's recommended actions.
Executive Summary
The Environmental Sustainability Plan and Greenhouse Gas Inventorywere approved and
adopted on February 11, 2010. Staff presented a Sustainability Work Plan to the City
Council on May 13, 2010. One of the Top 20 low-cost items was to "Form a Citizens'
Sustainability Committee to advise the City and promote "Leadership Palm Desert" for
young professionals."At the May 13t" meeting, the City Council asked staff to come back to
them in fall 2010 to discuss formation of the committee and the process for appointing
committee members. Staff is preparing to solicit applications from community members, as
directed by City Council. The solicitation will be followed by the City Council's review and
selection of applicants to be interviewed in November/December of this year. Successful
applicants would be appointed to this committee by the City Council, and the work plan to
implement the City of Palm Desert Environmental Sustainability Plan will continue
thereafter.
Staff Report
Citizens Sustainability Committee
Page 2 of 2
October 28, 2010
Backqround
Action EM — 28 in the Environmental Sustainability Plan, is to "Form a Citizens'
Sustainability Committee to advise City and promote "Leadership Palm Desert" for young
professionals." The Sustainability Coordinator will work with identified staff on the work
plan on each action item. As the action item nears completion, staff will bring the
appropriate documents to the Citizens Sustainability Committee. This Committee will
review staff-prepared action items, offer comment, and potentially recommend new or
revised actions prior to City Council consideration of necessary actions. Staff anticipates
meeting with this committee on a quarterly basis. After staff amends the documents with
appropriate comments, staff will return to City Council for final review and approval.
Staff recommends that nine members serve on this committee. Each identified person
should have a background or interest in sustainability that could offer great insight into
various actions brought forward for City Council review. Nine members will provide a
variety of different perspectives, yet won't be so large a committee as to be cumbersome
when scheduling meetings and conducting discussions.
Fiscal Analvsis
There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of the identified committee. Staff will
present action items from the Environmental Sustainability Plan requiring City Council
action as they are completed and costs will be identified with those requests for approval.
Submitted by: Department Head:
Mi, y Grisa auri Aylaian
A sistant Planner Director of Community Development
Approval: CITY COUNCIL�TION
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2010-�9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT ESTABLISHING A CITIZEN'S
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO GUIDE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert voted unanimously on
February 11, 2010 to adopt the City of Palm Desert Environmental Sustainability Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert has an increasing population that demands
increasing energy needs and vital resources to the Coachella Valley; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert must direct clear policies and objectives to
maintain and ensure these resources are being conserved and managed effectively; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert is a leading sustainable city and must
maintain demonstration of high levels of civic leadership on many issues related to
environmental sustainability, including: the Built Environment, Energy Management,
Materials Management, Regional Air Quality, Transportation Resources, and Water
Management; and
WHEREAS, the need has been identified for active direction and oversight in the
implementation of the recommended action items in the Environmental Sustainability
Plan from citizens of Palm Desert with a general knowledge of sustainability; and
WHEREAS, that direction would be best provided by a committee composed of
citizens and City staff who can develop appropriate policies and actions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert;
California, as follows:
Section 1. An Environmental Sustainability Committee is hereby created as an
advisory body to the City Council, and further, that upon the
appointment of nine members of such Committee by the City
Council, such Committee shall, with assistance from City staff as
required, generate its by-laws which shall generally follow the stated
purpose of this resolution. Said by-laws shall, among other
provisions, set out specific goals and objectives, terms of office,
chairman selection, meetings, and procedures and shall be subject
to approval by the City Council, as shall be all other formal or
informal action of the Environmental Sustainability Committee.
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2010-79
Section 2. The frequency of ineetings shall be quarterly on a regular meeting
date to be determined by the committee and shall continue through
completion of the Environmental Sustainability Plan, unless
otherwise terminated.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
City Council, held on the 28th day of October, 2010, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CINDY FINERTY, Mayor
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
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