SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE ON WASTE REDUCTION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262

www.palmsprings-ca.gov  www.yoursustainablecity.com

AGENDA

Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting will be conducted by teleconference and there will be no in-person public access to the meeting location.
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•    Written public comment may also be submitted to cityclerk@palmspringsca.gov. Transmittal prior to the meeting is required. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Board/Commission as soon as practicable and retained for the official record.

Roy Clark
Lani Miller
Rob McCann
Chris Cunningham, PSDS
Liz Hernandez, PSDS

Staff Liaisons:
Patrick Tallarico, Manager, 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 environment that fosters unity among all our citizens. 

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CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

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 cannot take action on items not listed on the posted Agenda. Three (3) minutes are assigned for each speaker. 

A. Updates
     1. Park Trash Can and Recycling Container Efforts
     2. Next steps on WWTP improvements
     3. Neighborhood Challenge 
     4. Disposable Food Ware and Plastics Waste Reduction Ordinance Status 
     5. Mandatory Organics and Recycling Ordinance
     6. Downtown Trash enclosure efforts 

B. Old Business
     1. Organics and Recycling Compliance and Changing Requirements
          i. Compliance letters
          ii. Responses to date
     2. Outreach 
     3. Downtown Trash Can Audit Next Steps
     4. 1383 Planning 
     5. Sustainability Scholarship Program
     6. Composting Grant

C. New Business
     1. Additional recycling programs

D. Agenda Items for January Commission Meeting

E. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting of the Sustainability Commission Waste Reduction Subcommittee will adjourn to a Meeting to be determined.

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 760-323-8214.