PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION MEETING
AGENDA
Thursday, May 23, 2024
3:00 p.m.
Council Chamber, City Hall
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, California
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Pages
1. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION
2. STUDY SESSION TOPICS
2.a STUDY SESSION: INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON LIBRARY PROGRAMS
AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file an informational update on library program and partnerships.
2.b UPDATE ON PROPOSED BUNDLE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 25,
ZONING, OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE
19 RECOMMENDATION:
Provide feedback on the proposed bundle (clean-up) amendments to Title 25, Zoning of the Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC).
3. ADJOURNMENT
4. PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTE: Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference. Study Session is accessible in person or on the City’s website:
www.palmdesert.gov under the Council Agenda link at the top of the page.
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I, Níamh M. Ortega, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda for the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority, was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website www.palmdesert.gov no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
/S/ Níamh M. Ortega
Assistant City Clerk
City Council Study Session
May 23, 2024
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 23, 2024
PREPARED BY: Gary Shaffer, Director of Library Services REQUEST: STUDY SESSION: INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON LIBRARY PROGRAMS
AND PARTNERSHIPS
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file an informational update on library program and partnerships.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
In June 2023, the City Council directed staff to proceed with withdrawing from the Riverside County Library System and establish its own municipal library services. The following steps have been taken since then to facilitate this effort:
October 12, 2023: City Council adopted the Resolution. No. 2023-047 withdrawing from the Riverside County Library System (RCLS) and indicating its intent to establish an independent municipal library;
November 7, 2023: Riverside County Board of Supervisors received and filed Resolution No. 2023-047;
March 12, 2024: Riverside County Board of Supervisors ratified and agreed to the terms of the agreement to withdraw from the RCLS;
January 25, 2024: City Council established, via ordinance NO. 1408, the library; and on April 25, 2024: City Council established, via ordinance No. 1413, the library’s governing board.
Library staff have identified mission, vision, and values for the library. Programs and partnerships will be aligned with these. Staff are working on identifying program plans during the library closure and in the first quarter after opening. These programs include, among others, Summer Reading, One Book-One Palm Desert Community Reading initiative, weekly storytime programs, and back-to-school events. Staff are also currently working to establish partnerships across the City and wish to share with the City Council some of the partnership opportunities staff are pursuing.
Legal Review:
This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office.
Appointed Body Recommendation:
These plans have been shared with the Library Task Force.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Presentation
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
& PARTNERSHIPS
Gary Shaffer
City Manager's
Office/Library
May 23, 2024
AGENDA • Strategy • Library
Partnerships
• Library Programs • Summary
2 MISSION
The Palm Desert Library
nurtures community well-being
through social, cultural and
learning experience.
A Palm Desert where everyone
belongs and is filled with
promise, progress, play and
prosperity.
3 VISION
5/15/2024 4
LIBRARY STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Create
Community
Connections
Foster
Community
Coalitions
Celebrate Arts
& Culture
Promote
Economic
Development
Support Youth
& Family
Explore
Critical
Literacies
Create a
welcoming and
inclusive
environment to
foster
connections
and a sense of
belonging for
the community.
Enhance
connection and
collaboration
among
organizations,
community
groups and
individuals.
Celebrate pride
in both
individual and
community
identities while
embracing
Palm Desert's
arts and
culture.
Assist
customers in
meeting their
economic,
financial, and
career goals.
Provide the
resources and
platforms for
youth and
family
development.
Foster literacies
as the basis of
an individual’s
ability to
participate fully
in society.
VALUES • Curiosity • Discovery • Exploration • Imagination • Health & Happiness 5 SERVICE
COORDINATIO
N
• Strategic Alignment
• Community Need
• Quality
• Capacity
• Resource Allocation and
Availability
• Non-duplication
5/15/2024 6
Programs
P r e v i e w o f L i b r a r y P r o g r a m s
5/15/2024 8
Core Programs
Core programs are consistent, predictable programs that the community depends on from libraries.
Core programs are developed in alignment with department outcomes, leverage appropriate quality standards for planning and iteration, use the designated program plan and reflection tool for improvement, and follow reporting guidelines and expectations.
Community Driven
Programs
Community programs are programs that enhance the Palm Desert community’s unique experience.
These programs may be a seasonal program or celebratory, an annual event, or in partnership with other organizations or community groups. These programs should complement the library’s collections, services, and goals.
Special Event or
Unique Programs
One-time offerings that are fun, engaging, and build community. These programs should complement the library’s collections, services, and goals.
TYPES OF
PROGRAMS
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PROGRAM CALENDAR
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE of a Monthly Program Calendar
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Craft Program
2-3 PM
Toddler
Storytime 10:30-
11 AM
Stay and Play
11-11:30 AM
STEAM Series
program
4-5 PM
Preschool
Storytime 10:30-
11 AM
Stay and Play
11-11:30 AM
Monthly Adult
Book Club
10-11 AM
Craft Program
2-3 PM
Toddler
Storytime 10:30-
11 AM
Stay and Play
11-11:30 AM
STEAM Series
program
4-5 PM
Preschool
Storytime 10:30-
11AM
Stay and Play
11-11:30 AM
Evening Offsite
Outreach Event
with Bookmobile
5-7 PM
Community
Event
10-11:30 AM
(partner
program)
Craft Program
2-3 PM
Evening Offsite
Outreach Event
with Bookmobile
5-7 PM
Toddler
Storytime 10:30-
11 AM
Stay and Play
11-11:30 AM
STEAM Series
program
4-5 PM
Preschool
Storytime 10:30-
11AM
Stay and Play
11-11:30 AM
Family Movie
Night
3-4:30 PM
4-5:30 PM Monthly Adult
Lecture Series
5-6PM
(partner
program)
Toddler
Storytime 10:30-
11 AM
Stay and Play
11-11:30 AM
STEAM Series
program
4-5 PM
Preschool
Storytime 10:30-
11AM
Stay and Play
11-11:30 AM
Holiday/Cultural
Celebration
3-4 PM
Partnerships
R e v i e w L i b r a r y P a r t n e r s h i p s
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LIBRARY
PARTNERSHIPS
HOW WE DEFINE PARTNERSHIPS:
A partnership is defined as a mutually beneficial
collaboration between the Library and an external
organization, individual, business, or community group.
Partner contributions provide and/or promote activities, and support services, events and programs to the public in ways that are mutually beneficial.
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TYPES OF
PARTNERSHIPS
The relationships between the Library and each partner are unique and involve efforts from both Library staff and the partner for the partnership to thrive. Most community partners fall into one
or more of the following categories:
• Supporting Funding Partners
• Service Partners
• Outreach Partners
• Initiative Partners or Donating Partners
Partnerships are approved by the Library Manager or designee and can range from a one-time collaboration to a long-term arrangement.
SUMMARY
Library programs are
strategically aligned and
community driven.
Library partnerships are also
strategically aligned, as well as
mutually beneficial.
They promote activities, and
support services, events and
programs.
13 THANK YOU
Gary Shaffer
[email protected]
ov
760.776.6460
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 23, 2024
PREPARED BY: Richard D. Cannone, AICP, Director of Development Services REQUEST: UPDATE ON PROPOSED BUNDLE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 25,
ZONING, OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide feedback on the proposed bundle (clean-up) amendments to Title 25, Zoning of the Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC).
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Just like infrastructure needs maintenance to stay in top condition, the PDMC also needs regular maintenance to continue to respond to the needs of the city, while providing clear and consistent regulations. In accordance with PDMC 25.02.040.B.3 Development Services is proposing amendments to the Zoning Code to better implement the General Plan goals and objectives, increase its effectiveness, and to make the code clearer and more user-friendly. Those changes include:
1. Allow auto sales in Freeway Commercial Overlay Zone (FCOZ) In January 2016 adopted Ordinance No. 1302 and subsequently Ordinance No. 1303 which amended the overlay district to allow automotive sales as a use allowable by conditional use permit (CUP). However, in November 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1324 which amended the zoning ordinance by, among other changes, removing automotive sales as an allowable land use in the overlay; there was no discussion as to the reason for this change and staff believes it was a scrivener’s error.
To remain consistent with existing zoning allowances, indoor automotive sales will be allowed with the approval of an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) by the Zoning Administrator, and outdoor automotive uses will be allowed with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) by the Planning Commission. This amendment will also "clean up" the commercial, industrial and office zone table by separating indoor and outdoor auto sales in the land use table (PDMC 25.16.030) and the land use definitions (PDMC 25.99.020).
Allowing automotive sales within the FCOZ is consistent with General Plan Land Use Policy 2.10 as it allows uses that are auto oriented in an area that is clearly auto-oriented due to the proximity of areas with this overlay designation to the Interstate-10 freeway.
2. Architectural Review Commission (ARC) review of two-story homes Correct a typo in the headings to clarify the original intent of Ordinance 1383 as it relates to Architectural Review Commission approval of two-story single-family homes.
City of Palm Desert
Zoning Code 2024 Bundle Text Amendments
3. Commercial Cannabis Zoning
Consistent with City Council direction on January 11, 2024 PDMC 25.34.120 and the applicable use tables would be amended to:
A. Prohibit the following types of cannabis businesses:
Cannabis testing or research laboratories (no CUPs approved) Commercial cultivation businesses (no CUPs approved)
Distribution businesses (no CUPs approved).
o Exception for “accessory” distribution associated with a licensed retail business for on-site sales only through a CUP.
Royal Highness has a distribution license through a CUP amendment in addition to the retail license, to package and relabel “cannabis flower” to buy in bulk and package on-site, reducing costs.
Sales not limited to the Highway 111 location and would be “grandfathered.”
Manufacturing businesses (one CUP approved, however their state cannabis license is expired, and a CUP revocation hearing is scheduled with the Planning Commission for May 21, 2024.
B. Define Microbusiness and allow one (1) conditionally permitted in the SI district. Cannabis microbusiness means a business that engages in at least three (3) of the following commercial cannabis activities:
1. Indoor cultivation of cannabis in an area less than 10,000 square feet on the same licensed premises.
2. Distribution.
3. Manufacturing, limited to packaging and labeling.
4. Non-storefront retailer (delivery only). [NOTE: Cannabis retail is prohibited in SI]
West Coast Cannabis was approved as a microbusiness and has storefront retail and Type 6 (non-volatile) manufacturing and would be “grandfathered.” Policy Consideration:
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has two retail licenses:
1) Type 9: non-storefront retailer (delivery only) - A non-storefront retailer sells cannabis goods to customers only through delivery.
2) Type 10: storefront retailer - A storefront retailer has a physical location where cannabis goods are sold. Storefront retailers can also deliver cannabis goods.
The zoning code defines "retail cannabis business" as a business that sells and/or delivers cannabis or cannabis products to customers, and limits retail businesses to a maximum of six (6).
Delivery only businesses (non-storefront retailer) are conditionally permitted in the SI zoning district with no limitations other than a 1,500-foot separation from another cannabis business or school, daycare, or youth center.
City of Palm Desert
Zoning Code 2024 Bundle Text Amendments
Policy Question:
Is the intent to allow an unlimited number of delivery (non-storefront retailer) businesses or should this type of retail be subject to the six-retail business maximum? Currently there are no licensed delivery-only retailers in the city and existing retail cannabis businesses can provide deliveries in accordance with state law.
Legal Review:
This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact related to the item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Presentation
2024 - Zoning Ordinance
Bundle Amendments
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION – MAY 23, 2024
5/23/2024 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 1
Purpose
Receive input on Staff’s recommended Zoning Ordinance Amendments – Initiated by Director of Development Services
“Clean-Up” Items
1. Auto Sales in Freeway Commercial Overlay Zone (FCOZ)
2. Architectural Review Commission review of Second Story Additions
3. Commercial Cannabis update based on January 11, 2024 City Council Direction 5/23/2024 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 2
Auto Sales in Freeway Commercial Overlay
Revise the ordinance to clean up previous omissions
January 2016 - Ordinance 1302 and 1303 – Added auto sales as allowed use November 2016 – Ordinance 1324 – Removed Use in a scrivener’s error Proposed Update
Amend Overlay to add Auto-sales as allowed use
Amend the commercial land use table
Indoor Auto Sales = AUP approved by Zoning Administrator for consistency with 2022 Broker’s Report
Outdoor Auto Sales = CUP approved by Planning Commission 5/23/2024 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 3
ARC – Review of 2 Story Homes
ARC review required for two-story homes and additions which expand, or add a second story
Ordinance 1383 was codified incorrectly
Proposed change adjusts the subsection formatting to capture the original intent 5/23/2024 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 4
Commercial Cannabis Update
A. Prohibit the following types of cannabis businesses:
Cannabis testing or research laboratories (no CUPs approved) Commercial cultivation businesses (no CUPs approved)
Manufacturing businesses (one CUP approved, 5/21/2024 revocation hearing) Distribution businesses (no CUPs approved).
Exception for “accessory” distribution associated with a licensed retail business for on-site sales only through a CUP.
Royal Highness has a distribution license through a CUP amendment in addition to the retail license, to package and relabel “cannabis flower” to buy in bulk and package on-site, reducing costs. Sales not limited to the Highway 111 location and would be “grandfathered”
5/23/2024 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 5
Commercial Cannabis Update
B. Define Microbusiness and allow one (1) conditionally permitted in the SI district.
Cannabis microbusiness means a business that engages in at least three (3) of the following commercial cannabis activities:
1. Indoor cultivation of cannabis in an area less than 10,000 square feet on the same licensed premises
2. Distribution
3. Manufacturing, limited to packaging and labeling
4. Non-storefront retailer (delivery only) [NOTE: Cannabis retail is prohibited in SI]
West Coast Cannabis was approved as a microbusiness and has storefront retail and Type 6 (non-volatile) manufacturing and would be “grandfathered”. 5/23/2024 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 6
Commercial Cannabis – Policy Consideration
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has two retail licenses:
1) Type 9: non-storefront retailer (delivery only) - A non-storefront retailer sells cannabis goods to customers only through delivery.
2) Type 10: storefront retailer - A storefront retailer has a physical location where cannabis goods are sold. Storefront retailers can also deliver cannabis goods.
The zoning code defines "retail cannabis business" as a business that sells and/or delivers cannabis or cannabis products to customers, and limits retail businesses to a maximum of six (6).
Delivery only businesses (non-storefront retailer) are conditionally permitted in the SI zoning district with no limitations other than a 1,500-foot separation from another cannabis business or school, daycare, or youth center.
5/23/2024 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 7
Commercial Cannabis – Policy Consideration
Policy Question:
Is the intent to allow an unlimited number of delivery (non-storefront retailer) businesses or should this type of retail be subject to the six-retail business maximum? Currently there are no licensed delivery-only retailers in the city and existing retail cannabis businesses can provide deliveries in accordance with state law. 5/23/2024 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 8
Discussion
5/23/2024 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 9