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 Assembly Bill 361, 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.
•    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.

Roy Clark
Jake Torrens
Don Barrett
Chris Cunningham, PSDS
Liz Hernandez, PSDS

Staff Liaisons:
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 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. SB 1383 Planning 
     2. Food Ware Ordinance

B. OLD BUSINESS
     1. Park Trash Can and Recycling Container Efforts
     2. Organics and Recycling Compliance and Changing Requirements
     3. Community Composting
     4. Outreach 

C. NEW BUSINESS 

D. Agenda Items for March Commission Meeting

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 760-323-8248.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING: I, Tracy Sheldon, Program Coordinator, Office of Sustainability of the City of Palm Springs, California, certify this Agenda was posted at or before 2:00 PM on Monday, February 28, 2022, as required by established policies and procedures.