Chapter 2.66 — ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

A environmental resources committee ("committee") is hereby established for the city of Palm Desert ("city"). The provisions set forth in Chapter 2.34 of this code shall apply to this committee, except as otherwise required by state law. If there is any conflict between this chapter and Chapter 2.34 of this code, the provisions of this chapter shall control. (Ord. 1390 § 10, 2023; Ord. 1434, 9/11/2025)

The purpose of the environmental resources committee is to provide recommendations to the city council on policies and initiatives related to sustainability, resource conservation, and environmental stewardship.

(Ord. 1390 § 10, 2023; Ord. 1428, 3/13/2025; Ord. 1434, 9/11/2025)

The environmental resources committee shall be comprised of thirteen members with preference to those who reside or work within the city of Palm Desert or Valley-wide residents who can offer specific expertise in a critical subject area addressed by the committee. It is believed that a thirteen-member committee would bring broader representation of the community to review and make decisions on these increased measures toward sustainability.

(Ord. 1390 § 10, 2023; Ord. 1434, 9/11/2025)

The environmental resources committee shall meet on an as-needed basis at the direction of the city council or when city staff determines that committee input would be beneficial for a specific project or policy matter.

(Ord. 1390 § 10, 2023; Ord. 1428, 3/13/2025; Ord. 1434, 9/11/2025)

The environmental resources committee shall advise the city council on sustainability and resource conservation efforts as they relate to city policies, programs, and projects. Its responsibilities include providing input on sustainability and environmental policies, programs, and initiatives referred by the city council, as well as reviewing and offering recommendations on specific projects or policy proposals identified by city staff or the city council. The committee shall serve as a resource for evaluating best practices in environmental sustainability when requested and collaborate with stakeholders to support community engagement efforts related to environmental preservation when directed by the city council. The committee shall meet only when specific items are referred for review and consideration by the city council or when city staff identifies a project that would benefit from committee feedback. (Ord. 1390 § 10, 2023; Ord. 1428, 3/13/2025; Ord. 1434, 9/11/2025)

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