HomeMy WebLinkAboutClimate Action Subcommittee Agenda 13 November 2024
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
Standing Subcommittee on Climate Action
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
www.palmspringsca.gov www.yoursustainablecity.com
November 13, 2024 City Hall, 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way and Via Teleconference 5:00 pm
Development Services Conference Room
AGENDA
To view/listen/participate in the meeting live, please contact Christian Wheeler at
christian.wheeler@palmspringsca.gov or the following telephone number (760-323-8236) to register for the
Zoom meeting. There will be an email with Zoom credentials sent after registration is complete to access
the meeting and offer public comment.
Any person who wishes to provide public testimony for an item on the agenda is requested to file a
speaker card before the Public Testimony portion of the meeting. You may submit your public comment to
the Subcommittee electronically. Material may be emailed to christian.wheeler@palmspringsca.gov.
Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting will help ensure that your corresp ondence is fully considered.
Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Subcommittee and
retained for the official record.
Staff representatives: Lindsey-Paige McCloy, Director of Sustainability; Christian Wheeler, Sustainability
Specialist; Benito Villa, Senior Program Coordinator; Office of Sustainability
City of Palm Springs Vision Statement: Palm Springs aspires to be a unique world-class desert community, where residents and visitors enjoy our high
quality of life and a relaxing experience. We desire to balance our cultural and historical resources with responsible, sustainable economic growth and
enhance our natural desert beauty. We are committed to providing responsive, friendly, and efficient customer service in an e nvironment that fosters unity
among all our citizens.
Please MUTE OR TURN OFF all audible electronic devices for the duration of this meeting. Thank you!
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS: This time is for members of the public to address the Subcommittee on agenda items
and items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Subcommittee. The Subcommittee values
your comments but it cannot take action on items not listed on the posted Agenda. Three (3) minutes are allowed
for each speaker.
PRESENTATION (0 min)
None
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS
Roy Clark, Chair Kathy Cohn
Bernard Rottner Prema Walker
Sustainability Commission Standing Subcommittee on Climate Change
November 13, 2024, 5:00 PM - Page 2
CHAIR’S COMMENTS (5 min)
Chair Clark
STAFF REPORT (5 min)
Sustainability Specialist Wheeler
A. OLD BUSINESS (20 min)
1. October 9 meeting report – Chair Clark
2. Energy-Efficient Upgrade Ordinance – Director McCloy
B. NEW BUSINESS (10 min)
1. Preparation for discussion with City Council on Climate Action progress – Chair Clark, Staff
C. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (5 min)
D. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting of the Standing Subcommittee on Climate Action will adjourn to the next
meeting on December 11, 2024, at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at
this meeting, you need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner.
Please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (760) 323-8204 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if
accommodation is feasible.
Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with the meeting is the Office of Sustainability, City
Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov. If you
would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Office of Sustainability at 760 -323-8248.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING: I, Lindsey-Paige McCloy, Director, Office of Sustainability of the City of Palm Springs,
California, certify this Agenda was posted at or before 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 7, 2024 as required by established
policies and procedures.
Lindsey-Paige McCloy, Director, Office of Sustainability