HomeMy WebLinkAboutResource Preservation Agenda Packet 71921CITY OF PALM DESERT
RESOURCE PRESERVATION & ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
MONDAY, JULY 19, 2021 – 3:00 P.M.
ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Any person wishing to discuss any item not otherwise on the agenda may address the
Resource Preservation & Enhancement Committee at this point by giving his/her name and
address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes unless
the Committee authorizes additional time. Because the Brown Act does not allow the
Resource Preservation & Enhancement Committee to take action on items not on the
agenda, members will not enter into discussion with speakers but may briefly respond or
instead refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future Resource
Preservation & Enhancement Committee meeting.
Options for Public Participation:
• Public comment may be received by email or voicemail from the time the agenda is
posted up until one (1) hour prior to the posted time of meeting convening (3:00 p.m.).
Emails will be distributed for the record prior to the meeting. If the sender so requests,
the email will be read into the record during the virtual meeting. Emails shall be limited
to a maximum of three (3) minutes.
Email: hhorning@cityofpalmdesert.org
• Voicemails will be forwarded to the Resource Preservation & Enhancement
Committee at or near the time they are received. If the sender requests, they may
also be saved and played at the appropriate point in the live meeting. Voicemails shall
be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes.
Voicemail: (760) 776-6454
In consideration of the current Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic and
pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders, the Citizens’
Sustainability Committee may participate via teleconference.
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• Via Zoom/teleconference: Meeting ID: 829 1948 7312or by phone dial 1 (213) 338-
8477. A password will be required to join the Zoom meeting, please email
mrios@cityofpalmdesert.org to request the password prior to meeting convening
(until 2:00 p.m.).
Reports and documents relating to each of the following items listed on the agenda,
including those received following posting/distribution, are on file in the Office of the
Department of Public Works and are available for public inspection during normal
business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm
Desert, CA 92260, telephone (760) 346-0611, Extension 448.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. MINUTES of the Resource Preservation & Enhancement Committee meeting of April 19,
2021.
Rec: Approve as presented.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION on leaf blowers by City of Palm Springs, Office of Sustainability
Manager, Patrick Tallarico.
Rec: Presentation by Patrick Tallarico at the meeting.
Action:
B. PRESENTATION on leaf blowers by Committee Member Vincent Huering.
Rec: Discussion on leaf blowers.
Action:
VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None
VIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. Staff
1. Review of General Plan (Chapter 11 and Chapter 12)
2. Historical Society - Cities Baptist Church
3. Update on San Pablo
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4. Civic Center Photovoltaic Improvements
5. Committee Meetings
a. Upcoming meeting schedule
b. In-person or virtual meetings
B. Committee Members
IX. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the
foregoing agenda for the Citizens’ Sustainability Committee was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated on this 14th day of July,
2021.
Mariana Rios
Mariana Rios, Management Specialist