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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCPD BrightSide SEPOCT 2020 WebSEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS CHANGING IN NOVEMBER n PALM DESERT IN TOUCH APP GETS UPGRADE n IS THAT RECYCLABLE? n CV LINK COMING TO PALM DESERT n CHECK WITH CITY PLANNING ON BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS n CENSUS 2020 – MAKE SURE YOU COUNT n LIVE MUSIC RETURNS TO PALM DESERT n BUDGETING FOR CHALLENGING TIMES A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT San Pablo’s transformation from a vehicle focused thruway into the heart of a revitalized city center where walking, biking, and fun are the focus is entering a new stage. Construction on the project’s second and final phase starts this fall and is expected to take approximately one year to complete. Like the first phase, this part of the project continues San Pablo’s “road diet” by removing motor vehicle lanes to help slow traffic and create a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly corridor. The project will install two new roundabouts on San Pablo, one at San Pablo and Magnesia Falls Drive, and a second at the entrances to College of the Desert and Civic Center Park/Palm Desert Community Center/Family YMCA of the Desert. It will also add a mile of bike lanes to the City’s transportation system as well as more than a half a mile of new sidewalk. The project also includes 89 dedicated on-street parking spaces that will support the adjacent Civic Center and park as well as the neighboring college campus. The City was awarded a more than $3.2 million Active Transportation Program grant for second phase construction, which is expected to cost about $9 million. Workers completed major work on the project’s first phase in June, which rebuilt San Pablo between Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive, and added wider sidewalks, enhanced bike lanes and parking, a new roundabout at San Pablo and San Gorgonio Way, and the narrowing of what was a four- lane road to one lane in each direction. San Pablo is important because it serves as a vital artery in the heart of Palm Desert’s downtown connecting El Paseo and Highway 111 to the south with the Palm Desert Civic Center, Civic Center Park, College of the Desert, and CV Link alternative transportation path to the north. For more information about San Pablo and all of the exciting changes taking place there, please call 760-776-6384 or visit visionsanpablo.com. NEW VISION FOR SAN PABLO Enters Next Phase      Streetscape Improvements San Pablo AvenueSan Pablo Avenue Palm Desert In Touch App Gets Upgrade The City’s mobile app, Palm Desert In Touch, has a fresh new look and added functionality that gives users convenient access to information about Palm Desert’s parks, hiking trails, celebrated public art collection, COVID-19 response, and more. The refreshed app also provides information about the City’s special events and public meetings while still allowing residents and visitors the ability to conveniently identify and report graffiti, code violations, and other issues from their smartphone, tablet, or personal computer. Using the app is as easy as sending a text. Users can also upload a photo or video showing the issue and indicate its location on a map with their computer or use their mobile device’s GPS to mark the location automatically. The City will follow up as soon as possible to address the problem. Each request has a unique tracking number so the user is able to see when action is taken. App users can also sign up to be automatically notified about a variety of topics including special events, traffic alerts, public meetings, and more. A smartphone is not required to use Palm Desert In Touch. Service requests can also be made online via the City’s website at www.cityofpalmdesert.org/in-touch. If the issue is a public safety emergency, users are encouraged to call 911. For more information about Palm Desert In Touch, please call the City’s Information Services Department at 760-346-0611, ext. 211. Dates to Remember HALLOWEEN October 31 LABOR DAY September 7 AUTUMN BEGINS September 22 For the first time in its 47-year history, the City of Palm Desert will elect representatives from two City Council districts when voters cast their ballots for the November 3 election. District One includes about one-fifth of the City and is generally located near downtown Palm Desert, Civic Center Park, and nearby neighborhoods such as San Pablo Avenue. District Two includes the rest of the City. Because of its smaller size and fewer number of residents, District One must legally be represented by one City Council member. This Council member will be elected in November. District Two, which is much larger and includes roughly four-fifths of the City’s population, will be represented by four City Council members, two of whom will be elected on November 3 as well. The other two representatives for District Two will be the City Council incumbents whose terms expire in November 2022. Implementation of the two districts settles a lawsuit and aligns Palm Desert’s electoral process with the California Voting Rights Act, ensuring that the voices and votes of all Palm Desert residents are heard and translate to meaningful representation. The City Council unanimously adopted boundaries for the two districts in April following extensive outreach and public input that helped the Council define the districts’ final boundaries. This outreach included two community open houses and a total of five public hearings (some held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic). The legal settlement also calls for the implementation of ranked choice voting, if feasible, in both districts. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the limits it has placed on community engagement and education, the implementation of ranked choice voting has been postponed until the November 2022 election. For more information, please visit www.representpd.org. CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS CHANGING IN NOVEMBER The Joslyn Center’s Meals on Wheels program provides seniors with regular, friendly human contact in addition to nutritious food. Residents ages 50 and up who are unable to drive, shop, or cook could be eligible, regardless of income. Information: BobE@joslyncenter.org or 760-340-3220, ext. 110 The City’s Business Support Hotline – 760-776-6362 – puts businesses in touch with an expert from the City’s Economic Development team who can assist with questions about how to access government loans, grants, and other resources. Businesses can also send emails to bizsupport@cityofpalmdesert.org. Residents who wish to report a problem with a short-term vacation rental are encouraged to call the City’s Short-Term Rental Hotline at 760-862-6900. To report issues after 1 a.m., please call the Palm Desert Police Department at 760-836-3215. Did you know the City has a program dedicated to helping the homeless in Palm Desert? If you know of someone who may need assistance, you can use the City’s mobile app, Palm Desert In Touch, available via smartphone, tablet, or computer – cityofpalmdesert.org/in-touch, email homelesshelp@cityofpalmdesert.org, or call 760-776-6361. Please always call 911 in an emergency. After more than a year of planning and anticipation, CV Link is coming to Palm Desert with construction scheduled to start this fall. In addition to connecting Palm Desert to the rest of the Coachella Valley, the more than 40-mile alternative transportation pathway will enhance our community’s internal transportation network and make biking and walking safer and more accessible. From the Bump and Grind trailhead on the City’s western edge, to San Pablo and the Civic Center, to our eastern border with Indian Wells, CV Link in Palm Desert will provide a safe route to and from school for thousands of local students while bringing the community closer together. Palm Desert differs from some neighboring cities in that CV Link will largely use existing bike routes and pedestrian pathways. While the use of existing transportation infrastructure will minimize negative impacts on our community, the route will be transformed to include: dual pathways to separate pedestrians from bicycles and low- speed electric vehicles; shade structures with solar panels and USB charging stations; rest areas and benches; drinking fountains; wayfinding and interpretive signs; and other enhancements. It is estimated that by 2035, CV Link will facilitate more than 3 million bicycle and pedestrian trips per year, encouraging healthy and active transportation, while relieving traffic congestion, improving air quality, and providing an exciting new amenity for residents and visitors. Construction on Palm Desert’s portion of CV Link is expected to take about a year to complete. For more information, please call 1-833-4CV-LINK, visit coachellavalleylink.com, or follow the project on Facebook and Twitter. LIVE MUSIC RETURNS to Palm Desert For nearly a decade, the City of Palm Desert has offered its fall Concerts in the Park every October. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things and traditional concerts are, unfortunately, one of them. Palm Desert refuses to give up on fun, however, and is working on a reimagined Fall Concert experience that will bring music and smiles to listeners while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Safety is of course our top priority and the City is working hard to design our events so that they fully align with State and Riverside County public health guidelines. This means big changes that the City was still working out as of the deadline for this newsletter. Music lovers and others who are interested can get the latest information and details as they become available at DiscoverPalmDesert.org. The concerts are part of Unite Palm Desert, a campaign created to help our community thrive through the pandemic and beyond by supporting and rallying Palm Desert residents and businesses. In addition to concerts and other fun events, Unite Palm Desert includes serious initiatives such as the City’s economic relief package, which is expected to deliver up to $3 million in public support across the community. The umbrella relief package includes no interest loans to small businesses, a hospitality incentive program, community grants, emergency rental assistance, homelessness assistance, and more. Unite Palm Desert involves a wide variety of community and regional partners including: FIND Food Bank; the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce; El Paseo Parking & Business Improvement District; Joslyn Center; Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens; McCallum Theatre; Palm Desert High School; and Desert Willow Golf Resort. For more information about Unite Palm Desert, please visit DiscoverPalmDesert.org. Coming Soon to Palm Desert MAKE PLANS TO CHECK WITH CITY PLANNING ON EXTERIOR BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS Palm Desert residents and contractors who work in City limits can save themselves time, trouble, and potentially a lot of money, by checking with the City’s Planning Department prior to beginning exterior improvement projects. Palm Desert’s Municipal Code (Section 25.40.110) regulates significant changes to buildings, structures, walls, fences and signs that are visible from public streets and walkways including changes to the hue, shade, or intensity of exterior paint colors for residential homes as well as commercial buildings. For homeowners and business owners, it is always a good idea to consult with the City’s Planning Department prior to making any exterior building modifications, including paint color changes. For more information, please send an email to PlanningE-mail@cityofpalmdesert.org. Do you count? In Palm Desert, every resident should, but right now many of us are not being counted. That’s because nearly half of Palm Desert residents, about 48%, have not yet completed the 2020 Census. This is important. The 2020 Census will determine the fate of billions of dollars – money that pays for public safety, health care, education, parks and recreation, and that supports local businesses. Let’s make sure that Palm Desert gets its share. Completing the Census has never been easier. Just answer 10 easy questions by mail or online at 2020Census.gov. Need another reason? It is required by the U.S. Constitution. Every 10 years, in order to determine the number of seats in the House of Representatives for each state, our Constitution requires that a count of the national population be taken. In addition to determining our elected representation, census data is used by the federal and state governments to determine funding for schools, critical infrastructure, senior services and much more. That’s why it’s so important for each of us to do our part. Support your community, your County and your State by completing the Census. We are counting on you to be counted. Go to 2020Census.gov to participate and learn more. Make Sure That You Count — Census 2020 ECRWSS Resident and/or Business Palm Desert, CA PRESORTED STANDARD US Postage PAID Palm Desert, CA Permit No. 160 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 phone 760-346-0611 e-mail info@cityofpalmdesert.org Websites www.discoverpalmdesert.com www.cityofpalmdesert.org n Watch City Council meetings live online at www.cityofpalmdesert.org on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 4 p.m. n Gina Nestande Mayor Kathleen Kelly Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik Sabby Jonathan Susan Marie Weber SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 The City of Palm Desert’s approved budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 addresses unprecedented economic and public health challenges while striving to maintain the high levels of service and public amenities for which our community is known. Palm Desert has always been fiscally prudent and has established strong reserves to ensure the delivery of services during emergencies. Last year, the City’s General Fund reserve balance was approximately $82 million, of which a little over $12 million was committed to an emergency reserve. In March, the City Council declared an emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Until this emergency order is lifted, the City will continue to spend cautiously while prioritizing projects that support recovery. The City’s daily operations are paid for from the General Fund. The total projected General Fund revenues of $48,643,337 and estimated expenditures of $58,788,926 will result in an estimated shortfall of $10,145,589. Estimated General Fund revenues represent a nearly 20% decrease ($12.03 million) from original revenue estimates. Current revenue projections reflect significant reductions in sales tax and transient occupancy tax (TOT), also known as hotel bed taxes. These reductions are direct results of the COVID-19 pandemic. The approved General Fund operating expenditure budget is $58,788,926. The projected expenditures include a decrease in public safety costs, a slight decrease in personnel services and benefits, an increase in the cost of contracts due to an increase in the statewide minimum wage, and other slight decreases to various budgets to right- size goals in light of the pandemic. The safety of Palm Desert’s residents, businesses, and visitors continues to be a top priority. This year, the public safety budget is approximately $35.7 million with the portion charged to the General Fund accounting for roughly 40% of overall expenditures. The City continues to partner with OpenGov to enhance transparency and understanding of its budget and finances. OpenGov’s online interactive charts and graphs dynamically illustrate where revenues come from and where the money is spent, providing residents and other stakeholders with an intuitive, easy to use window into how their government works. To access Palm Desert’s budget and other financial information online, please visit cityofpalmdesert.org/budget. Palm Desert – Budgeting for Challenging TimesWHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM WHERE THE MONEY GOES Sales Tax $15,750,000 Transient Occupancy Tax $8,514,517 Property Tax $7,395,702 Licenses, Permits and Fees $6,575,008 Business License Tax $1,200,000 Transfers In $2,526,010 State Payments $4,501,600 Interest and Other Revenue $2,180,500 WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM GENERAL FUND REVENUE Fiscal Year 2020-2021 $48,643,337 Sales Tax $15,750,000 Transient Occupancy Tax $8,514,517 Property Tax $7,395,702 Licenses, Permits and Fees $6,575,008 Business License Tax $1,200,000 Transfers In $2,526,010 State Payments $4,501,600 Interest and Other Revenue $2,180,500 GENERAL FUND REVENUE Fiscal Year 2020-2021 $48,643,337 Police Services $19,510,810 Salaries $10,610,716 Benefits $4,299,206 Required CalPERS Payment $3,783,502 Interfund Transfers Out $7,011,508 Professional Services $4,508,832 Other Operational Expenditures $4,384,402 Repair & Maintenance $3,783,700 Contributions $604,000 Travel & Meeting Costs , $292,250 WHERE THE MONEY GOES GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES Fiscal Year 2020-2021 $58,788,926 Police Services $19,510,810 Salaries $10,610,716 Benefits $4,299,206 Required CalPERS Payment $3,783,502 Interfund Transfers Out $7,011,508 Professional Services $4,508,832 Other Operational Expenditures $4,384,402 Repair & Maintenance $3,783,700 Contributions $604,000 Travel & Meeting Costs $292,250 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES Fiscal Year 2020-2021 $58,788,926 Economic Development $3,827,710 General Fund Fire Expenses $2,500,000 General Government $12,447,424 Parks $2,495,350 Planning/Building/ Code Compliance $4,617,675 Police/Community Services $22,856,378 Public Works $8,580,900 Transfers Out $3,302,451 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES Fiscal Year 2020-2021 $58,788,926 SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2020 PALM DESERT COMMUNITY CENTER 43900 San Pablo Avenue 760-568-9697 www.myrecreationsdistrict.com Call for hours of operation Golf Center at Palm Desert Home of the First Tee of the Coachella Valley youth golf program includes 9-hole par three course, driving range with chipping and putting greens, foot golf, and more. 74945 Sheryl Avenue 760-779-1877 FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT 43930 San Pablo Avenue 760-341-9622 www.ymcaofthedesert.org Call for hours of operation Charity Golf Tournament Red, White and Blue Challenge at Big Rock Golf and Pub September 11, 12, 13 Information: ymcaofthedesert.org Y Be Fit Palm Desert Virtual Challenge Early October Information: ymcaofthedesert.org Jean Benson Child Development Center Located at 75433 Orange Blossom Lane, the Center offers high quality day care for children ages 2-5 with State preschool and other financial aid options. For a virtual tour and more information, call 760-836-3336. CITY OF PALM DESERT Palm Desert Civic Center 73510 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-0611 www.palm-desert.org www.cityofpalmdesert.org Open virtually Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Desert Rose Society invites the public to visit the Rose Garden Community Walk at Civic Center Park and enjoy the beautiful roses that the Society helps to maintain. desertrosesociety.com Visitor Services 760-568-1441 Short Term Rental Hotline 760-862-6900 Code Enforcement Hotline 760-776-6360 Report Graffiti 760-340-5776 Palm Desert Police Department Call 911 for emergencies Non-emergencies: 760-836-1600 PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive 760-565-7467 www.pdpool.com Call for hours of operation PALM DESERT PUBLIC LIBRARY 73300 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-6552 www.rivlib.net Virtual programs including Author Talks, Frankly Speaking, Book Chat, youth programs, and technology classes can be found at www.rivlib.net. The Library is providing “Express Service” allowing patrons to pick up books and other items placed on hold at the Library’s front door. The Library is also accepting returns and offering reference services via telephone. 1. Go to www.rivlib.net to browse items and place holds (library card and pin number required. 2. Once notified that your items are available, please call 760-346-6552 to make an appointment for pickup. 3. Masks must be worn at pickup. 4. At the Library’s front door, show your library card or photo ID. 5. Return materials to the outside book drop bin (the automated wall drop is not functioning). 6. Books/items will be quarantined for more than 96 hours before being reshelved (fines will not accrue during this time). For assistance please call the Library at 760-346-6552. Veterans Resource Center Information and referrals for anyone who has served in the military. Information: 760-346-6552 PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM IN PALM DESERT 72567 Highway 111 760-346-5600 www.psmuseum.org/palm-desert/ Call for hours of operation Daily free admission provided by Helene V. Galen Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden open 7 days a week COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms 760-343-3644 Information: www.rcdas.org Animals available for adoption COLLEGE OF THE DESERT 43500 Monterey Avenue 760-346-8041 www.collegeofthedesert.edu Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts Information: 760-776-7278 LIR (Learning in Retirement) Information & registration: www.lirpalmdesert.org Classes continue online using Zoom. Registration for fall semester opens October 15 at lirpalmdesert.com with classes starting November 2. Choose from 20 classes and take up to five for $45 (reduced fee for fall semester only). DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT 38995 Desert Willow Drive Pro shop and tee times: 760-346-7060, ext. 1 or www.desertwillow.com/teetimes Information: 760-346-7060 www.desertwillow.com The Terrace at Desert Willow Golf Resort Unique, handcrafted cuisine paired with one of the most scenic outdoor dining venues in the Coachella Valley. Offering breakfast, lunch, and twilight menus. Visit desertwillow.com/The Terrace for menus 2020-2021 Platinum Club Card Enjoy deep discounts on green fees for cardholders and up to three guests, lessons, driving range, dining, merchandise, and book tee times up to 21 days in advance (resident cardholders – resident fee applies only if tee times booked up to three days in advance). Information: www.desertwillow.com/Platinum Palm Desert Golf Academy Information: desertwillow.com/golfschools CREATE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 73733 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 106 760-834-8318 www.createcenterforthearts.org THE GARDENS/EL PASEO VILLAGE 73545 El Paseo 760-862-1990 Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hours may vary Save the date for the Family YMCA of the Desert Gather at the Gardens on November 7. Information at ymcaofthedesert.org. CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS 37500 Cook Street 760-341-2883 pdc.csusb.edu Offices open virtually, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed September 5 – 7 (Labor Day) New programs include: Hospitality Management, Entrepreneurship, and Cybersecurity Information: csusb.edu/pdc/our-programs Educational Programs Offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctor of Education degrees as well as Teacher Preparation/ Credential and Certificate Programs Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Offers non-credit, university-level courses for adults 50+ along with events, travel program, and discussion groups. Information: www.csusb.edu/OLLI or 909-537-8270 Join the Cal State University Associates and attend monthly entertainment and educational events. Information: www.CalStateUniversityAssociates.com THE LIVING DESERT 47900 Portola Avenue 760-346-5694 www.livingdesert.org Call for hours of operation Timed Ticketing Required: All attendees must reserve tickets online up to two weeks in advance. Australian Adventures Now Open A new, engaging, and immersive experience with roaming wallabies, free-flying budgies and cockatiels, plus kookaburras, tawny frogmouths, and more. Giraffe feeding information available at livingdesert.org Hiking Trails open Thursday, October 1 HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM DESERT & FREE MUSEUM 72861 El Paseo 760-346-6588 www.hspd.org The Firehouse Museum is closed. Appointments are available to research the Archives. Visit the website and peruse 10 years of newsletters chronicling the history of Palm Desert at www.hspd.org, select News/Events. JOSLYN CENTER 73750 Catalina Way 760-340-3220 www.joslyncenter.org Donations needed – donate online weblink. donorperfect.com/JoslyninMotion), by phone 760-340-3220, ext. 107, or text JOSLYN to 44-321. Please call 760-340-3220 or visit our website for information on virtual programs, existing services, and our plans for safely reopening. Many Joslyn Center programs continue online on the Center’s YouTube channel and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/JoslynCenter. Telephone Safety Net Weekly check-ins, support, and socialization Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 110 Problem Solving Strategies Use cognitive reframing to move forward efficiently with a sense of well- being and confidence, reduce stress and worry. Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 117 or veronica@joslyncenter.org Brain Boot Camp Two-session course on improved brain health, boosting memory, and developing good memory habits. Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 117 or veronica@joslyncenter.org Cornerstone Club Join a select group of dedicated donors who give $25 or more per month to support The Joslyn Center and its many services including Meals on Wheels, Penny’s Pantry, and more. Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 107 Meals on Wheels Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 110 Joslyn Center continues its Meals on Wheels program delivering nutritious meals to many seniors who are home alone and unable to shop or cook for themselves. If you are able to support this program, please visit joslyncenter.org/donate Penny’s Pantry First and third Fridays, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Providing non-perishable food and fresh produce to low income seniors Joslyn in Motion Tune into NBC Palm Springs on Saturday, October 3, from 6:30 – 7 p.m., to watch the television special – Joslyn in Motion: Staying Strong. Moving Forward. Learn how the Joslyn Center is keeping seniors active and engaged during the pandemic. Adopt-a-Brick Honor someone you love with a lasting tribute. $100 donation per brick. Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 105 or ellenb@joslyncenter.org EISENHOWER MEMORY CARE CENTER 42201 Beacon Hill, Suite A 760-836-0232 emc.org Community-based resources to help people with Alzheimer’s/dementia and their caregivers. MCCALLUM THEATRE 73000 Fred Waring Drive 760-340-ARTS (2787) www.mccallumtheatre.com Call or visit the mccallumtheatre.com for upcoming shows PALM DESERT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 72559 Highway 111 760-346-6111 www.pdacc.org SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MTNS NAT’L MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER 51500 Highway 74 760-862-9984 www.DesertMountains.org Call for events and hours of operation UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE/PALM DESERT CAMPUS 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive 760-834-0800 www.palmdesert.ucr.edu All events are virtual and free with registration available at palmdesert.ucr.edu Arts & Letters: Darin Strauss September 8, 6 p.m. The bestselling author of Chang & Eng and Half a Life talks about his new novel about Lucille Ball, The Queen of Tuesday. Strauss will be in conversation with New York Times bestselling author Tod Goldberg, director of UCR Palm Desert’s low- residency MFA program. Lit Flicks - Lit Binge Watchmen (HBO) September 23, 6 p.m. Join Tod Goldberg in conversation with a special guest. They'll be talking about this Watchmen adaptation and making the leap from page to TV. Desert Naturalist Showcase Tuesday, September 22, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Like environmentalism meets speed dating – hear brief presentations from multiple naturalists and choose your favorite. UCR Osher@Home Learning Fall 2020 Join a community of lifelong learners remotely via Zoom this fall, UC Riverside Extension’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is designed to enrich the intellectual, social and cultural lives of adult learners. Access over 20, six-week, one-hour classes beginning the week of September 14 and continuing into December. Information: 760-834-0997 or extension.ucr.edu/osher UCR has resources to make it easy for you to Zoom with them. An annual membership of $150 runs from September 2020 – June 2021 and gives access to courses, Lecture Series and an Online Video Library of all Osher’s Recorded Lectures for FY 2020 - 2021; Individual course fee and registration is required. Quarterly memberships also available ($70). For course highlights, please visit extension.ucr.edu/osher STOP Before you continue: • Do you have adequate water? • Drink water and electrolytes often • Avoid uphill travel between 10 am and 4 pm, May through September • Fatigue, heat exhaustion, and lack of preparation are hazardous to your health Safety is your responsibility! Hopalong Cassidy Trail Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Hiking safely is important year-round. Follow posted trail signs and remember that safety is your responsibility. Many people think that they are doing the environment and their community a favor by putting everything that might be recyclable in their recycle bin. This “over-recycling” may seem harmless, but it ends up adding garbage and food waste into the recycling stream, slowing the process and contaminating materials that could otherwise be recycled. You can do your part to help the environment by learning what is recyclable, what is not, and taking care to keep them separated. Following are some examples of things that should not be placed in your recycle bin: • Plastic bags/film (visit plasticfilmrecycling.org for drop-off locations) • Non numbered plastic containers • Styrofoam food and beverage containers (only Styrofoam blocks are acceptable) • Plastic hangers • Toys • Zip lock bags • Bubble wrap The City has provided a convenient tool – RecycleCoach – to help you ‘know before you throw’ and navigate the ever changing and sometimes confusing world of recycling. RecycleCoach is an app that can be accessed from your mobile device or home computer. The app has all the information you need to become an expert recycler and avoid common mistakes. To access the app, visit PalmDesertRecycles.com or download RecycleCoach from your mobile device’s app store. Help solve a local and global issue by changing the way you recycle and remember the following motto – “When in doubt, throw it out.” For more information, please call 760-776-6450 or email publicworks@cityofpalmdesert.org. Is That Recyclable?