Sustainability Commission Standing Subcommittee on SOLAR AND GREEN BUILDING

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.

• To view/listen/participate in the meeting live, please use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86112748904  / call +16699006833,,86112748904# - Meeting ID: 861 1274 8904
• 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.
• The meeting will be recorded and the audio file will be available from the Office of the City Clerk and will be posted on the City’s YouTube channel, as soon as practicable.

Subcommittee:

David Freedman

Jim Flannagan

Staff Liaisons:

Patrick Tallarico, Manager, Office of Sustainability

Tracy Sheldon, 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 environment 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:

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  This time is for members of the public to address the Sustainability Commission on Agenda items and items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission.  The Commission values your comments but, pursuant to the Brown Act, cannot take action on items not listed on the posted Agenda. Three (3) minutes are assigned for each speaker.

A.            Presentation and Discussion of New SCE Commercial Energy Efficiency Incentives

B.            Outdoor Lighting Requirements under Zoning and Energy Codes

C.            Committee Expansion

D.            GHG Inventory Update

E.            Reach Code Proposal

F.            EV Charger Expansion

G.           Sustainability Scholarship and Home Energy Assessment Rebates

H.            Legislative and Regulatory Update

I.             DCE Issues/Updates

J.             Agenda Items for June Commission Meeting

K.            ADJOURNMENT – Discuss date of the next meeting of the Sustainability Commission Solar and Green Building Subcommittee.

Lighting Materials

Reach Code Updates 

Legislative Update Materials

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.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING: I, Patrick Tallarico, Manager, Office of Sustainability of the City of Palm Springs, California, certify this Agenda was posted at or before 10:30 AM on Friday, May 28, 2021, as required by established policies and procedures.