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Commissions and Committees
The following is a list of the various City Commissions and Committees,
depicting the area of responsibility for each:
Architectural Review Commission
Reviews the building design and landscaping of all commercial and multiple dwellings to assure
compatibility with the City's long-range objectives of being a community of quality, broad vistas, and taste.
Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 12:00 Noon (Community Services Conference
Room).
Art In Public Places Commission
Responsible for the City's public art program including placement of selected sculptures throughout the
community. Works with the community, its businesses, and its schools to educate all groups in the area
of visual art. Hosts Palm Desert Community Gallery exhibits and receptions. Meets the second
Wednesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. (Community Services Conference Room).
Housing Commission
Provides input to the City Council on housing policy and procedures; housing proposals, programs, and
strategies; and reviews and makes recommendations on proposed affordable housing developments.
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. (North Wing Conference Room).
Parks & Recreation Commission
Reviews all recreational-related concerns of the City and recommends policies in the recreational areas.
Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. (Administrative Services Conference Room).
Planning Commission
Reviews all land use applications and recommends to the City Council long-range policies and objectives
as they relate to socioeconomic concerns of the City. This includes periodic review and revision of the
City’s General Plan, recommendations on specific plans to carry out General Plan objectives, as well as
drafts of regulations required to execute the General Plan; advising the City Council in connection to
administration of the State Map Act and the California Environmental Quality Act; and periodic review of
the City’s capital improvement program. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. (City
Council Chamber).
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Palm Desert Commissions and Committees
Public Safety Commission
Responsible for providing a public forum to consider law enforcement and comprehensive public safety
matters and to make recommendation to the City Council regarding those matters. Meetings held the
second Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. (Administrative Services Conference Room).
Rent Review Commission
Meets on an as-needed basis to adjudicate the City's mobile home rent control ordinance, which was
adopted in 1984. The Commission receives testimony and renders fair and impartial decisions as they
relate to this ordinance (City Council Chamber).
Audit, Investment & Finance Committee
The Committee reviews and assists with the decision-making process for investments and deposits of City
funds. Meets bimonthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. (North Wing Conference Room).
Building Board of Appeals
Meets on an as-needed basis to hear appeals regarding interpretation of the Uniform Building Code and
condemnation and abatement of dangerous structures. May ratify alternate materials and methods of
construction that are not specifically recognized in the Uniform Building Code. (Community Services
Conference Room).
Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Project Area No. 4
Provides input to the City on matters directly related to the development or redevelopment of commercial,
industrial, and public uses in Project Area No. 4. Membership reserved for residents of the Project Area,
which is bounded by Country Club Drive, Washington Street, Fred Waring Drive, and Eldorado Drive. Due
to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency’s dissolution effective February 1, 2012, in accordance with
legislation ABx1 26, future meetings, if necessary, will be scheduled on an as-needed basis.
(Administrative Services Conference Room).
Citizens’ Sustainability Committee
In February 2010, City Council approved Palm Desert’s Environmental Sustainability Plan and Greenhouse
Gas Inventory to help ensure that the City’s resources continue to be conserved and managed effectively.
The Citizens’ Sustainability Committee is composed of nine industry professionals that review proposals,
offer comment, and help develop appropriate policies and actions to meet the Plan’s goals. Committee
will evaluate changing needs and future demographic trends regarding sustainability in the following six
resource areas: the Built Environment, Energy Management, Materials Management, Regional Air Quality,
Transportation Resources, and Water Management. Meetings held quarterly.
Cultural Resources Preservation Committee
Created as part of the City’s Cultural Resources Preservation Ordinance for the purpose of reviewing and
making recommendations to the City Council in order to promote the public health, safety, and general
welfare by providing for the identification, designation, protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of
cultural resources that reflect themes important in the City’s history. Meets the last Tuesday of the month
at 9:00 a.m. (Administrative Services Conference Room).
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Palm Desert Commissions and Committees
Hotel & Signature Events Committee
Established in early 2014 to advise City Council on tourism, hospitality trends and/or programs related to
the economic development and stability of tourism and hospitality in Palm Desert, to assist, retain, and
expand these businesses. Membership consists of: 2-Hotel General Managers with over 100 rooms, 2-
Hotel General Managers with less than 100 rooms, 1-Representative from the Convention & Visitors
Bureau, 2-Councilmembers. Meetings held bimonthly on the first Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. (North Wing
Conference Room).
Library Promotion Committee
Recommends programs and policies which will enhance the usefulness of the public library to the residents
of Palm Desert. Meetings held on the third Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. (Administrative Services
Conference Room).
Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee provides evaluation of the City’s annual marketing and media plans, participates
in the creation of an annual marketing budget, including review of all print and electronic media advertising
and collateral materials, and makes recommendations for special events requesting financial support from
the City. Membership consists of representatives from the following specific segments of Palm Desert’s
business community: large hotel, small hotel/motel, large retailer, small retailer, shopping center,
restaurant, culture/arts, real estate, local attraction, and tourism advocates. Meetings are held quarterly
on the first Tuesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. (March, June, September, December) (Administrative
Services Conference Room).
Sister Cities Committee
In 2006, the Palm Desert Sister Cities Committee became a private organization, now known as the
Palm Desert Sister Cities Foundation, 45-580 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Applications for
service may be obtained by contacting their office directly, phone (760) 333-4629; fax (760) 346-5988.
Youth Committee
Established in early 2002 to provide the City Council with input on issues of interest and concern to the
City’s youth, including recreational facilities and programs, transportation, public safety programs, regional
concerns, local legislation, advertising and promotion, cultural outreach, a wide variety of special events,
historical preservation, educational facility and program needs, environmental issues, anti-drug and
smoking programs, etc. The Youth Committee is comprised of youth ages 13-18 who reside or attend
school within Palm Desert, with meetings held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
(Administrative Services Conference Room).
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Each individual appointed to a City committee or commission will be subject to the City’s
Conflict of Interest Code. The Code requires designated positions to file a Statement of Economic Interest
in which the appointee must disclose all reportable investments, interests in real property, and business
positions.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1017
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2.20, 2.34, 2.60, AND 2.64 OF THE PALM
DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 99, 390, 553, 861,
875, and 899), RELATIVE TO COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MEMBER
REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 899 on January 14, 1999,
establishing uniform criteria for members, including appointment dates, terms of office, and
absences; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it is desirable to further define certain
aspects of Committee or Commission Member service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, that the following sections of the Palm Desert Municipal Code are hereby amended,
as follows:
Section 1. Planning Commission -Section 2.20
"Section 2.20.020 Terms of office.
The Planning Commission shall consist offive (5) members to be appointed
by the City Council by a minimum of three (3) affirmative votes, each of
whom shall serve a term of four (4) years, or until his or her successor is
appointed. The terms of appointment shall be as provided for in
Section 2.34.010."
Section 2. "Section 2.34.010 Terms of appointment-Residency requirement-
Unexcused Absences-Term Length.
A. The beginning date for all terms of appointment to any City
Committee or Commission will be January 1 and the ending date will
be December 31 , with the exception of appointments made to fill
unexpired terms of office, or appointments made to fill new positions
created during the year, but which will all be ultimately based upon
the calendar year thereafter. Following expiration of the term of
office, each member shall continue to serve until either he or she is
reappointed or his or her successor is qualified and appointed.
B. All terms of office for City Committee and Commission members will
be four years, unless otherwise specified in the establishing
ordinance, resolution, or bylaws therefor. Each member of a
Committee or Commission shall be eligible for reappointment at the
discretion of the City Council, recognizing, however, that it is the
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City's goal to allow as many qualified and willing individuals as
possible an opportunity to serve their community.
C. Residency within the City limits of Palm Desert shall be a
requirement for appointment to a City Committee or Commission
except in cases where the City Council deems it appropriate to
appoint a nonresident to a board that has need of a specific
expertise offered by a nonresident.
D. Three unexcused absences from regular meetings in any one year
(January 1 -December 31) shall constitute an automatic resignation
of members holding office on boards that meet monthly.
E. Six unexcused absences from regular meetings in any one year
(January 1 -December 31) shall constitute an automatic resignation
of members holding office on boards that meet twice monthly.
F. Any or all members of any City Committee or Commission may be
removed at any time, with or without cause, by a vote of the
City Council."
Section 3. "Section 2.34.020 Excused absence defined.
An 'excused absence' may be granted if the member is hospitalized due to
illness, serving on jury duty, serving in the military, or has suffered a death
in the family (spouse, parent/step-parent, grandparent, brother, sister,
mother in-law, father in-law, child, grandchild, or any member of the
immediate household)."
Section 4. Public Safety Commission-Section 2.60
"Section 2.60.030 Secretary to the public safety commission.
The Assistant City Manager for Community Services shall be an ex-officio
member of the Commission as well as the official secretary to said
Commission for the maintenance of all records of their proceedings. In
addition, staff members will be the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief, and the
Risk Manager. Other ex-officio members shall be two members of the
City Council, at least one of whom is a sitting member of the
Cove Communities Services Commission."
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Section 5. Housing Commission -Section 2.64
"Section 2.64.050 Term
Each member of the Housing Commission shall serve a four-year term and
shall otherwise be subject to the terms of membership pursuant to
Section 2.34.01 0."
Section 6. "Section 2.64.070 Absence from meetings.
Absences from Housing Commission Meetings shall be recorded pursuant
to Sections 2.34.01 O(D) and 2.34.020."
Section 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance
and shall cause the same to be published once in the Desert Sun, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed and published within the County
of Riverside, and circulated within said City.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that adoption of this ordinance shall effectively supersede
any provision for terms of office or policy for absences that may otherwise be currently in
existence for any City Committee or Commission.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, at its regular meeting held this sth day of May, 2003, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CRITES, FERGUSON, KELLY, SPIEGEL, and BENSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
. BENSON,
ATTEST:
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RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK\
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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ORDINANCE NO. 1334
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND UPDATING
VARIOUS CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS OF THE PALM
DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert ("City") is updating various sections of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code ("Municipal Code"), described particularly herein below in Ordinance
No. 1334, Amending and Updating Various Chapters and Sections of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code ("Ordinance"); and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the presentation of this Ordinance have
occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The City Council finds that the above recitals are true and correct
and, accordingly, are incorporated as a material part of this Ordinance.
Section 2. Amendment to Municipal Code Section 2.34.010. Municipal Code
Section 2.34.010 Terms of appointment —Residency requirement—unexcused absences —
Term length of the Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
"2.34.010 Terms of appointment —Residency requirement—Unexcused absences —
Term length.
A. The beginning date for all terms of appointment to any city committee or
commission will be January 1 and the ending date will be December 31, with the exception
of appointments made to fill unexpired terms of office, or appointments made to fill new
positions created during the year, but which will all be ultimately based upon the calendar
year thereafter. Following expiration of the term of office, each member shall continue to serve
until either he or she is reappointed or his or her successor is qualified and appointed.
B. All terms of office for city committee and commission members will be four
years, unless otherwise specified in the establishing ordinance, resolution, or bylaws therefor.
Each member of a committee or commission shall be eligible for reappointment at the
discretion of the city council, recognizing, however, that it is the city's goal to allow as many
qualified and willing individuals as possible an opportunity to serve their community.
C. Residency within the city limits of Palm Desert shall be a requirement for
appointment to a city committee or commission except in cases where the city council deems
it appropriate to appoint a nonresident to a board that has need of a specific expertise offered
by a nonresident.
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D. Three unexcused absences from regular meetings in any one year (January
1—December 31) shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on
boards that meet monthly.
E. Six unexcused absences from regular meetings in any one year (January 1—
December 31) shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards
that meet twice monthly.
F. Two unexcused absences from regular meetings in any one year (January 1—
December 31) shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards
that meet bimonthly.
G. One unexcused absence from regular meetings in any one year (January 1—
December 31) shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards
that meet quarterly.
H. Upon written request by a member, the mayor may excuse an otherwise
unexcused absence.
1. Any or all members of any city committee or commission may be removed at
any time, with or without cause, by a vote of the city council."
Section 3. Amendment to Municipal Code Section 2.36.020. Additions and
deletions to Municipal Code Section 2.36.020 are hereby adopted as follows:
"2.36.020 Regular meetings.
Except as otherwise set by city council resolution, the city council shall hold regular
meetings on the date of second and fourth Thursday, at the location and time as may from
time to time be set forth by the council by resolution. If by reason of fire, flood, or other
emergency, it is unsafe to meet in the regular meeting place, the meetings may be held for
the duration of the emergency at such other place as is designated by the city council. When
the day for any regular meeting falls on a holiday, Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve, such
meeting shall be held at the same hour and place on the next succeeding day not a holiday,
or such other time as designated by the city council."
Section 4. Amendment to Municipal Code Section 8.12.030. Additions to Municipal
Code Section 8.12.030 are hereby adopted as follows:
Section 5. Amendment to Municipal Code Section 8.12.040. Additions to Municipal
Code Section 8.12.040 are hereby adopted as follows:
"8.12.040 Size.
The normal solid waste and recycling enclosure area shall be a minimum of twelve
feet deep, twenty-four feet two inches wide, with a six-foot six-inch ramp approach, and a six-
foot -high decorative wall and sight -obscuring gate. Equal space within the enclosure shall be
given to the recycling area and the solid waste area, or more space to the recycling area.
Mandatory organic waste recycling regulations may necessitate a larger trash enclosure to
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accommodate a third bin for organic waste material in cases where food -related businesses
are proposed or will be proposed in the future. Organic waste includes food waste, green
waste, landscape and pruning waste, nonhazardous wood waste, and food -soiled paper
waste that is mixed in with food waste. Deviation in size may be made by the director of
special programs."
Section 6. Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 8.23. Additions and deletions to
Municipal Code Chapter 8.23 are hereby adopted as follows:
"Chapter 8.23 FIREWORKS
8.23.010 Fireworks defined.
As used in this chapter, the term "fireworks" includes, but is not limited to, firecrackers,
sparklers, roman candles, sky rockets, bottle rockets, smoke bombs, torpedoes, fountains,
and any device designated by its manufacturer as fireworks and any device classified as a
firework pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 12511.
8.23.020 Prohibitions.
A. It is unlawful for any person to possess, store, use, discharge, manufacture,
sell, give or transport fireworks.
B. No person or organization shall maintain, conduct, advertise, produce, sell or
furnish tickets for a fireworks display unless a permit for said display is issued by the city. In
the event that a fireworks display occurs without issuance of a permit by the city, the person
and/or organization responsible for the fireworks display shall be subject to a five hundred
dollar fine.
C. In no case shall the discharge of a "salute" or any other similar class of
concussion style firework be permitted. In the event it is discovered that the discharge of a
"salute" or any other similar class of concussion style fireworks occurs, the person and/or
organization responsible for the fireworks display shall be subject to a two thousand dollar
fine.
8.23.030 Permit required.
A. An application for a permit to conduct a fireworks display (indoors and
outdoors) shall be submitted to the economic development and marketing department, no
less than thirty business days prior to the scheduled fireworks display_
B. No person or organization shall maintain, conduct, advertise, produce sell or
furnish tickets for a fireworks display unless a permit for said display is issued by the city. In
the event that a fireworks display occurs without issuance of a permit by the city, the person
and/or organization responsible for the fireworks display shall be subject to a five hundred
dollar fine.
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8.23.0340 EX ewe Exemption.
City -sponsored public fireworks displays shall be exempt from the prohibition against
the use of salutes.
8.23.050 Violations, penalties.
A. In addition to any other remedy allowed by law, and any other remedy provided
for in this chapter, any person who violates a provision of this chapter is subject to criminal
sanctions, civil actions, administrative penalties and, if applicable permit revocation.
B. Violations of this chapter constitute an infraction or misdemeanor and may be
enforced by any applicable law.
C. Violations of this chapter are hereby declared to be public nuisances.
D. Each person is guilty of a separate offense each day a violation is allowed to
continue and every violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense and shall be
subject to all remedies.
E. All remedies prescribed under this chapter shall be cumulative and the election
of one or more remedies shall not bar the city from the pursuit of any other remedy for the
purpose of enforcing the provisions hereof."
Section 7. Amendment to Municipal Code Section 10.08.030. Additions and
deletions to Municipal Code Section 10.08.030 are hereby adopted as follows:
10.08.030 Nonmoving traffic violations.
It is the duty of the traffic division, with such aid as may be rendered by other members
of the police department aver, members of the code division, volunteers approved by the
city manager, including Citizens on Patrol, to enforce nonmoving traffic violations under
Section 22507.8 and 22511.7 of the Vehicle Code, per Section 22507.9 of the Vehicle Code.
of the Gity, and to make arrests GF All parties shall be authorized to issue citations for violations
of such regulations; however; all parties except Citizens on Patrol may make arrests issue
Eitations for violation of such regulations.
Section 8. Amendment to Municipal Code Section 10.76.010. Additions and
deletions to Municipal Code Section 10.76.010 are hereby adopted as follows:
"10.76.010 Purpose and intent.
fer The California Streets and Highways Code authorizes the city to establish a golf cart
transportation plan. It is the intent of this legislation and the city to continue a golf cart
transportation system to accommodate the travel needs of commuters and other users. It is ...�
the further intent of the legislation to authorize the city to carry out a golf cart transportation
program that extends the use of the golf cart beyond the existing law; provided that the city.
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establish golf cart lanes, minimum golf cart standards, operation requirements, permit
procedures and reporting practices as provided therein."
Section 9. Amendment to Municipal Code Section 10.76.020. Additions and
deletions to Municipal Code section 10.76.020 are hereby adopted as follows:
"10.76.020 Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the definitions
respectfully ascribed to them in this section. Whenever any words or phrases used in this
chapter are not defined but are defined in the California Vehicle Code and amendments
thereto, such definitions shall apply.
"City" means the city of Palm Desert.
"Golf cart" means an elertFiG poweFed a motor vehicle having not less than few three
wheels in contact with the ground and an unladen weight of less than three thous one
thousand three hundred (1,300) pounds which is designed to be and is operated at not more
than twenty-five miles per hour and is designed to carry not more than e�X four persons,
including the driver. For purposes of this chapter, "golf cart" includes, but is not limited to, a
utility style golf cart that is used for transporting maintenance equipment, and a shuttle style
golf cart.
"Golf cart lanes" is synonymous with "golf cart routes" and means all publicly owned
facilities that provide for golf cart travel including roadways designated by signs or permanent
markings which are shared with pedestrians, bicyclists, and other motorists in the plan area.
There shall be three categories of golf cart lanes:
1. Class I golf cart lanes provide a right-of-way completely separated from
any highway, with cross traffic by other motorists minimized, and designated for the
exclusive use of golf carts, or, where feasibly safe and when no parallel improvements
for pedestrians and bicyclists are available, designated for the shared use of golf carts,
bicyclists and pedestrians.
2. Class II golf cart lanes provide a restricted right-of-way on a highway
designated by striping and signage for the exclusive or semi -exclusive use of golf
carts, with through travel by motor vehicles or pedestrians prohibited, but with vehicle
parking and cross traffic by pedestrians and other motorists permitted.
3. Class III golf cart lanes are lanes on local streets with speed limits of
forty-five miles per hour or less and are shared with pedestrians, bicyclists and other
motorists."
Section 10. Amendment to Municipal Code Section 10.76.110. Additions and
deletions to Municipal Code section 10.76.110 are hereby adopted as follows:
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10.76.110 Golf cart operator safety criteria.
A. The city council finds that minimum golf cart operator safety criteria for golf cart
use on golf cart lanes have been established by the city engineer, police captain and golf cart
transportation committee.
B. The following safety criteria for operators are the minimum criteria set and
adopted by the city council:
1. A golf cart operator must have a valid driver's license issued by the state of
California or an acceptable foreign jurisdiction or be physically disabled and determined to be
able to operate an electric golf cart by their physician in writing and the city and to possess
knowledge of traffic signals, signs, rules, laws, and safety sufficient to have obtained a driver's
license in the absence of the disability.
2. Golf cart operators must comply with the financial responsibility requirements
of Vehicle Code Section 16020 et seq.
3. Golf cart operators must maintain golf cart in a safe condition and ensure that
an unobstructed view to the rear is maintained at all times the cart is in operation on public
streets.
4. Golf cart operators may only operate golf carts on public streets only during the
time period between one hour prior to sunrise and one hour after sunset.
5. A maximum of six four persons may ride in the golf cart and may only ride in
the main passenger compartment equipped with safety belts. The driver and all passengers
must wear safety belts at all times that the golf cart is being operated on public streets.
6. Except as otherwise provided by law, golf cart operators:
a. Must have a valid city golf cart permit for operation on public streets;
b. May travel on residential or business district streets with speed limits of twenty-
five m.p.h. or less;
C. May not travel on or along streets with speed limits in excess of twenty-five
m.p.h. except on designated golf cart routes; and
d. May not travel on, along or across state highways, except to cross at controlled
intersections as designated in the golf cart transportation plan and indicated on the golf cart
route map.
7. Golf cart permits issued by the city are valid only within, and designated golf
cart routes do not extend beyond, the geographic boundaries of the city. Possession of a
valid city golf cart permit does not authorize travel on or along public streets outside the
geographic boundaries of the city."
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Section 11. Amendment to Municipal Code Section 10.76.200. Additions and
deletions to Municipal Code section 10.76.200 are hereby adopted as follows:
"10.76.200 Enforcement of golf cart transportation plan.
The city council finds and determines that the city shall provide law
enforcement for the golf cart transportation plan and enforce the rules and regulations of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code, the Streets and Highways Code (Chapter 6, Division 2.5,
Sections 1950 through 196-71), and Section 21716 of the California Vehicle Code. Any person
operating a golf cart in violation of this chapter is guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine
not exceeding one hundred dollars."
Section 12. Amendment to Municipal Code Table 25.10-3. Additions and deletions
to Municipal Code Table 25.10-3 are hereby adopted as follows:
Table 25.10-3: Residential Zoning District Development Standards
Section 13. Amendment to Municipal Code Section 25.46.040(B). Municipal Code
Section 25.46.040(B) is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 14. Amendment to Municipal Code Section 25.52.040(B)(1). Municipal
Code Section 25.52.040(B)(1) is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 15. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid, unconstitutional, or
unenforceable by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of the Ordinance. The City Council declares that it
would have passed each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase
would be declared invalid, unconstitutional or unenforceable.
Section 16. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the Project is
exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can
be seen with certainty that the Project would not have the potential or possibility for causing
a significant effect on the environment. Specifically, the proposed changes to the Municipal
Code are primarily administrative in nature and clean-up various inconsistencies that existed
in the prior version of the Municipal Code. Moreover, many of the changes are technical in
nature and do not allow for specific development. In reviewing the Project the City Council
has exercised its independent judgment and has reviewed and considered the Project in light
of all testimony received, both oral and written. Therefore, based upon the entire
administrative record, the City Council hereby determines that no further environmental
review is required for the proposed Project.
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SECTION 17. Publication. The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is
hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in the Desert Sun, a newspaper of general
circulation, published and circulated in the City of Palm Desert, California, and shall be in full ,
force and effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Palm Desert, California, on the 22nd day of February, 2018 by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: HARNIK, KELLY, NESTANDE, WEBER, and JONATHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
SAB JONA HAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RA HEL D. K21-
LASSE ,CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPLICATION FOR COMMITTEE/COMMISSION SERVICE
a Public Document
CITY OF PALM DESERT
73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260
Telephone: (760) 346-0611
The Application Package for Committee/Commission Service includes this two-page personal information
form, along with Optional Applicant Questionnaire. It is recommended that you attend two meetings of the
Committee or Commission of your choice before submitting an Application. This will help you understand
the work of the Committee/Commission, the time commitment necessary, and the impact that your
participation could make.
1. Indicate your preference for service on the following Committees or Commissions. Please choose
no more than three (#1 = First, #2 = Second, #3 = Third).
Architectural Review Commission Marketing Committee
Art In Public Places Commission Parks & Recreation Commission
Audit, Investment & Finance Committee Planning Commission
Building Board of Appeals & Condemnation Public Safety Commission
Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Rent Review Commission
El Paseo Business Association Board Sustainability Committee
Hotel & Signature Events Committee Other:
Housing Commission
Library Promotion Committee
2. Name:
Last First Middle Initial
3. Residence:*
Street City Zip Code Telephone
*With some exceptions, residency within the City limits of the City of Palm Desert is required for
Committee/Commission Service (P.D.M.C. § 2.34.010[c]).
.4. Business Address:
Street City Zip Code Telephone
5. Preferred E-mail:
6. Education:
7. Current Occupation:
8. Employment Experience (beginning with present or most current position):
Name of Business/Address Your Title Employment Dates
Name of Business/Address Your Title Employment Dates
Name of Business/Address Your Title Employment Dates
9. Members of the Planning Commission and Rent Review Commission must be Palm Desert registered
voters.
*I have been a City of Palm Desert resident since: .
*I have been a registered voter in the City of Palm Desert since: .
CITY OF PALM DESERT - Application for Committee/Commission Service Page 2
THIS AREA FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
10. Local residents who are qualified to comment on my capabilities (preferably someone not directly
connected with the City of Palm Desert):
Name Address Telephone
Name Address Telephone
11. YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (add attachments, if necessary):
12. Have you ever served on any City Committee or Commission previously? If yes, describe:
Date: Applicant Signature:
Printed Name:
You may attach additional sheets or information as you feel necessary. Application will remain on
file as active for a period of two (2) full years or until the City Clerk’s Office is notified otherwise.
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NOTE: Disclosure of economic interests is required of those appointed to serve on the City of
Palm Desert’s Committees and Commissions, pursuant to the Conflict of Interest Code.
City of Palm Desert
Committee/Commission
- Optional -
Applicant Questionnaire
1. Please provide your name, address, and telephone number(s):
2. I attended meetings of the
(Name of Committee/Commission)
on the following dates:
(Note: Attendance is highly recommended, but not required.)
3. I am still interested in serving on this Committee/Commission:
Yes No
a) If yes, please go to #4.
b) If no, please go to #5.
4. Please give your general impression of the Committee/Commission after
attending its meetings:
(over)
City of Palm Desert
Committee/Commission
-O p t i o n a l -
Applicant Questionnaire
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5. Is there another Committee/Commission in which you are interested?
Yes No
a) If yes, please indicate the dates of the meetings for this
Committee/Commission that you attended and give your general
impression:
b) If no, the City of Palm Desert thanks you for your interest in membership
on its various Committees and Commissions. If you decide in the future
that you would again like to be considered for membership, please
contact us for a new application package.
6. After attending meetings and completing this optional Questionnaire, please
return it along with your Application for Committee/Commission Service to:
Office of the City Clerk
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578
If you have any questions, please call City Clerk Rachelle Klassen or
Deputy City Clerk Grace Rocha at (760) 346-0611.
(Please attach additional sheets as necessary.)
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