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Home My WebLink About2017-08-21 CSC Regular Meeting Agenda PacketCITY OF PALM DESERT CITIZENS' SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEEE AGENDA MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017 — 3:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Any person wishing to discuss any item not otherwise on the Agenda may address the Citizens' Sustainability Committee at this point by giving his/her name and address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of five minutes unless additional time is authorized by the Committee. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Citizens' Sustainability Committee to take action on items not on the Agenda, members will not enter into discussion with speakers but briefly respond or instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future Citizen's Sustainability Committee meeting. � This is also the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on Agenda items. It should be noted that at Citizen's Sustainability Committee discretion, these comments may be deferred until such time on the agenda as the item is discussed. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of five minutes unless additional time is authorized by the Citizens' Sustainability Committee. Reports and documents relating to each of the following items listed on the agenda, including those received following posting/distribution, are on file in the Office of the Department of Community Development and are available for public inspection during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, telephone (760) 346-0611, Extension 484. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR ALL MATTERS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE ROLL CALL VOTE. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS' SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE OR AUDIENCE REQUEST ITEMS BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND ACTION UNDER SECTION V. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER OF THE AGENDA. A. MINUTES of the Citizens' Sustainability Committee meeting of August 29, 2016. Rec: Approve as presented. Action: POSTED AGENDA CITIZENS' SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AUGUST 21, 2017 �r V. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER VI. NEW BUSINESS A. ELECTION of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Rec: By Minute Motion, nominate and appoint a chairperson and vice chairperson for the Citizens' Sustainability Committee for 2017. Action: B. PRESENTATION on the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program by Katie Barrows, Coachella Valley Association of Governments. Rec: Oral report to be provided at the meeting. Action: C. DISCUSSION on the City of Palm Desert's Leaf Blower Policy by Deborah Glickman, Management Analyst. Rec: Oral report to be provided at the meeting. Action: VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VIII. OLD BUSINESS None IX. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. Committee Members Comments X. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda for the Citizens' Sustainability Committee was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated on this 16th day of August, 2017. � \ ,, , Y \.. Monica O'Reilly, Recording etary 2 \\srv-fil2k3\groups\Planning\Monica OReilly\Sustainability Committee�2017�P,genda\8-21-17 a.docx CITY OF PALM DESERT CITIZENS' SUSTAINABILITY COMITTEEE PRELIMINARY MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2016 — 3:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 � �l � IV. CALL TO ORDER Chair Susan Rosenberg called the meeting to ROLL CALL �,. � �,r Present: Member Tommy Edwards � �� Member Gregory Gritters Member Dennis Guinaw � _�"� Member Courtney Lingle Member Ralph Raya �` �s� �r� �� a Vice Chair Dean Gatpns �� ` ��r,r Chair Susan Ros�e�a ..r�-,: .r Sabby Jonath�n, �o Justin �1(1cCarthy, �r�t� Ryar� �tet��Jl, Direc Nt��rk Greenwii'od. Di )r.of Community`Development ��or of Public Works �ca�e xSupervisor anag�ment Analyst ' Techn'i'�ian 3: Mon1��k0'Reilly, Re�c3Cding Secretary � ; ORAL C`O�ii�IIUN��,�kfiIONS � � �� = x , �, � . . None CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Citizens' Sustainability Committee meeting of November 16, 2015. Rec: Approve as presented. PRELININARY MINUTES CITIZENS' SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AUGUST 29, 2016 Upon a motion by Vice Chair Gatons, second by Member Raya, and a 6-0-1 vote of '"�"�' the Citizens' Sustainability Committee, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented (AYES: Gatons, Gritters, Guinaw, Lingle, Raya, and Rosenberg; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Edwards). V. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. PRESENTATION ON THE CALIFORNIA MUN (CMFA) PACE PROGRAM BY BENJAMIN D� ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG}.�T`,�� FINANCE AUTHORITY COACHELLA VALLEY Mr. Benjamin Druyon, CVAG, provided an��€��ate on the Prop�r��Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program for the Coach��l� =Valley, and named thr��; current PACE program providers for the City ��4� �� Palm De�ert (Ygrene; �HERO, and CaliforniaFIRST). , `� � Mr. Lee McCormick, CMFA, �,talked briefly abc�ut the CMFA and said they are requesting an approval from ��$��t�stainability Cc��r�mittee to move forward with the program in Palm Desert. He as��d fh��Qmmittee ��th��r had any questions. �s> Ms. Deborah Glickrt��n Manager�ent A�r�Cyst,��ked illlr. McCormick to talk about the types of pro��ct��Y�f��f;#he CMF/� f'4�n�sk�� Mr. McCorrni��espondecf��i�t CMFAtfund commercial and residential projects. The program woul��finance o��"inance en��y efficiency improvements, water efficiency improvements°; ��t�1 othe��i��'�1��m�nts � �t� Z ��a.. .5� �'�� ,�.�. ,4 ' �,s 4 . x � c^;, 'r. Mem,b��C�r��ory ��t�rs asked if �country clubs are considered a non-profit cs�ganization ` � � � �� . - v�44c' ,�3+','- fUlr ,McCormick re�[��d no: ��said only commercial and residential property owners t ,. co'�itdti, use PACE �'F'��ancing to make energy efficient or renewable energy impr`ttuements. .t , Member ��er� ��t�'�d what the terms of the PACE programs are compared to the other PACEF�t.�Qq�`ams. Mr. McCormick explained the repayment is collected as part of the property owner's taxes, and the CMFA has many finance structures. Councilmember Sabby Jonathan commented that some utilities are restructuring their solar energy programs, such that, some homeowners are not able to benefit as much or at all from some of the incentives. He questioned if there has been an impact on the demand or what would be the future impact. 2 1\srv-fil2k3\groups\Planning\Monica OReilly\Sustainability Committee12016\Minutes\8-29-16 min.docx PRELININARY MINUTES CITIZENS' SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Mr. Druyon asked Vice Chair Gatons if he is receiving sales calls. Mr. McCormick said that they have not seen much of an impact yet. He stated that ``�'" utility companies are moving towards a lesser charge for the power itself, but charging more for the infrastructure that could impact PACE down the road. Vice Chair Gatons mentioned he receives unsolicited sales calls daily regarding PACE programs. He said people do not understand the PACE programs, and they cannot follow the people that are calling them about the programs. Vice Chair Gatons replied that they are salespe AUGUST 29, 2016 rs. Mr. Druyon stated that CVAG is working on puttir�t��t�� to the telemarketers. He explained that they are third party vendors. The u��idors are.canvassing areas and providing wrong information. �� r�, �, �� Vice Chair Gatons voiced his concern w4�t�.tlie� miscommunication ��t�`t �ontinues with the telemarketers. ° '` e� , �r `� " _ Mr. McCormick mentioned that PACE policing to address issues with5��;ae telema Chair Rosenberg agreed with �'� of any liability that the City '' recommend the PA�� rogram explaining the prc�c��c�perly. are non-prori� qualify for fina She had another concern cur if the telemarketers cause contractors are not at some homeowners' associations (HOA) �nsidered commercial properties. Do they he has `not come across an HOA using PACE for ve an answer at that moment, but would follow up with t Mr. McCormick could send her the answer, and she would bility Committee. Member �� conditioner; ,� approximately ��`inaw shared noted that his 00 a month. encies are doing some self- a PACE loan for a new air � Edison bill has gone down Chair Rosenberg asked if there are issues with people selling their properties that have a PACE loan. Mr. Druyon responded that the Obama Administration addressed that PACE liens are good. The administration is working with the Federal Housing Administration, � Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac so a PACE lien does not become an issue upon the sale or refinance of a property. 3 1\srv-fil2k3\groups\Planning\Monica OReilly\Sustainability Committee�2016\Minutes\8-29-16 mindocx PRELININARY MINUTES CITIZENS' SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AUGUST 29, 2016 Mr. McCormick added that it also becomes a negotiating point during the sale of a property to either keep the lien on the property or pay the lien off. Vice Chair Gatons moved to recommend to the City Council to approve the City of Palm Desert's participation in the CMFA PACE Program. Motion was seconded by Member Gritters and carried by a 7-0 vote (AYES: Edwards, Gatons, Gritters, Guinaw, Lingle, Raya, and Rosenberg; NOES: None). B. PRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED MODEL LANDSCAPER CERTIFICATION ORDINANCE BY KATIE BARROW�� ;�OACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS. �. Ms. Glickman stated that CVAG is recommendi certification process for water conservation, ,a� CVAG, who would present the proposed ordin�.�� Ms. Katie Barrows, presented that th�� t�achella approached CVAG to initiate a land�caper certific landscapers to increase their knowle�g��,aand s�t conservation. She explained they would coP�in� existing Overseeding Certific�t�Qn Program. She the Citizen's Sustainability Co�a��t�� recomme an amendment to the existi�� 'M��t�� Lan ��. Ordinance to incorporate the co�r`�e on'w��r�� is working with th.��.k �ollege of ��e D��'rt ��i educational outr�� planned ��,��t�veryc offered to answ��;�a�ny qu��tions. !;3s apers go through a Ms. Katie Barrows, Valley Water dJfstrict (CVWD) tk�n program t��i�rwould allow �� of best practices in water water efficiency course with the �d that CVAG is recommending the City Council an adoption of ��r Overseeding Certification ��C�.,yShe noted that the CVWD :r '�he course online, and an �iow about the program. She � Member Ra��asked Ms. ��rrows to de��!e landscaper. Ms ,.E��:��ws re � water effi�`� ndscape-rela suance or rer Chatr ��senberg �� r license�� Palm business 1[�+��s�wn� Chair Rosen course. �h�� they ��'� #��fiing the small landscaper businesses. She ��ountry clubs and large landscaper businesses are aware of r��t�ements. A landscaper is defined in the ordinance as a sine��{t�iat must complete the course as a prerequisite for the �f a bit�t�"�ss license. �d how many landscape-related businesses have business rt. It was said that there are a lot of businesses that have a inquired how the City verifies that a landscaper has completed the Mr. Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development, replied that the landscaper must provide a certificate when applying for a business license. Ms. Lisa Ream, Recycling Technician, asked if it is a one-time certificate or does the landscaper have to take a refresher course. 4 \\srv-fil2k3\groups\Planning\Monica OReilly\Sustainability Committee�2016\Minutes\8-29-16 min.docx PRELININARY MINUTES CITIZENS' SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AUGUST 29, 2016 Ms. Barrows responded that she did not know and would look into Ms. Ream's question. Member Edwards asked if there is a cost to take the course. Ms. Barrows replied that the course is free. Chair Rosenberg asked how they reach out to the HOAs. Ms. Barrows replied that they are going to rely on the water districts to provide the HOAs with the information, possibly through inserts with thei��water bill. �� .;� Member Gritters mentioned that most HOA man�c��„�nent companies are fairly sophisticated, as far as their landscape contra,�t�.��ll�ost._ contract specifications require that the landscape bidders need the sma�'scalpirfi,��.certification. He noted that course certificates should be renewed. . , 4 Councilmember Jonathan inquired if the�°e��i� to use, and is the course available in �p��sh. Ms. Barrows said that COD has computet Center or they could also cor��ct COD. All Spanish. Y� Councilmember Jonathan comri�e�ted '`'�'" water efficiency is �NVD's respa�l��ibil � this program foru��y ��H��elt that C�tN,' Ms. Barrows. �� o �`�'�� "n�� Ms. Barrows �'�ponded �k��t�CVWD h of this prograri� � � � , �� , computers availabte�fqr landscapers I'�"ble at the Westfield Shopping ials are available in English and �ent to include a course on �"�``'should be quick at moving also been present along with ned they are taking full responsibility no`��here is a short`�quiz. She asked if there is a test they need to '•�i[:r M��., Barrows respar��ed tha�;�here are some questions that need to be answered. HaW�yer, she did nci��Cnow exactly how they are scored. She said she would find out and fior'Ward the info��ation to Ms. Glickman. ��. 4 R `,y� Member��t�w�rc�� 6mmented that an educational outreach about the program is important �'� kk�� big landscape companies that might have 20 employees, they should have at�`�'east two people that have taken the course. Chair Rosenberg pointed out that the proposed amendment states that at least one employee must complete a four-hour course within 12 months immediately preceding the application. Member Gritters moved to recommend to the City Council to approve an amendment to the Model Landscaper Certification Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Member Raya and 5 \\srv-fil2k3\groups\Planning\Monica OReilly\Sustainability Committee\20161Minutes\8-29-16 min.docx PRELININARY MINUTES CITIZENS' SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Councilmember Jonathan asked if there are moderate changes to the draft ordinance, would the Committee want the changes to come back to the Sustainability Committee for review. �� , . �_� carried by a 7-0 vote. (AYES: Edwards, Gatons, Gritters, Guinaw, Lingle, Raya, and Rosenberg; Noes: None). Ms. Barrows announced that the Desert Horticultural Society will have their 11tn Annual Desert Garden Community Day at UCR Palm Desert from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on October 15, 2016. ssary to bring back small �M/D penalties reinforce VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS VIII. OLD BUSINESS LGI REPORTS AND REMARKS C��back Ms�Ream. He felt the City owes the community a �� plastic b��so He voiced his concern with the confusion ��I�ts��d wl1:�t was voted in by the City Council. He ; bags ��d��go to a statewide vote in November 2016. I stores are following the ordinance, which is causing ion is needed. an i-�s�onded that part of the challenge and confusion is that � not �want to deal with different city ordinances so they are a bag. However, people at the checkout counter in a Palm y's ordinance, even though it is the store's corporate policy. Lastly, Vice � City Manager. Gatons thanked Mr AUGUST 29, 2016 McCarthy for his time as the interim Chair Rosenberg clarified that there is not another Sustainability Committee meeting scheduled at this point. Ms. Glickman replied that is correct. Vice Chair Gatons requested that they have an advance notice of any upcoming meetings. 6 \\srv-fil2k3\groups\Planning\Monica OReilly\Sustainability Committee�2016\Minutes\8-29-16 min.docx Member Gritters responded that he does not feel it is t��c� modifications to the Committee. Last, he noted t�i�t� �h� � : � ,..� education. ��" '� PRELININARY MINUTES CITIZENS' SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AUGUST 29, 2016 X. ADJOURNMENT With Committee concurrence, Chair Rosenberg adjourned the meeting at 3:53 p.m. Monica O'Reilly, Recording Secretary 7 1\srv-fil2k3\groups\Planning\Monica OReilly\Sustainability Committee\2016\Minutes\8-29-16 min.docx CITY OF PALM DESERT CITIZENS SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT REQUEST: ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR 2017 SUBMITTED BY: Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst DATE: August 21, 2017 CONTENTS: None Recommendation: By Minute Motion, nominate and appoint a chairperson and vice chairperson for the Citizens Sustainability Committee for 2017. Executive Summary: Each year the Committee is responsible for selecting a chairperson and vice chairperson. Nominations are open to every Committee member and do not require a second. Nominations can be made at the meeting. The term runs through December 2017. , � � ._ Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst