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Indio commission updates: CCAP outreach, grant opportunities and sustainable building tour

City of Indio Sustainability Commission · March 24, 2026

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Summary

Staff updated the commission on the regional climate action plan (CCAP) energy actions, school‑based SoCalREN programs and AQMD exchanges; Vice Chair Jimenez highlighted AHSC and TCC grant opportunities and Commissioner Getka reported on a Sunnylands LEED‑certified campus tour and water‑wise building design.

Staff reported that the regional climate action plan adopted by CVAG in November remains on the Indio work plan and that energy actions are the current focus; staff are seeking end‑use metrics from IID and preparing outreach via a city website. Programs highlighted included SoCalREN classroom kits (third/fourth grade kits and incentives for student participation), AQMD equipment exchange programs and Ecohero school outreach for energy and waste education.

Vice Chair Jimenez briefed commissioners on grant opportunities: the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program (AHSC) application window (applications due May 4), Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) forthcoming application, and Community Resilience (CRC) planning/implementation grants; Jimenez offered to provide technical assistance to staff for applications.

Commissioner Getka summarized a visit to Sunnylands administrative campus (LEED Platinum), describing design choices for desert conditions, water‑wise landscaping and passive cooling strategies demonstrated on the tour; the commissioner credited architect Lance O'Donnell and reporting by Brett Burke. Commissioner Chris reported ongoing volunteer food‑box deliveries to local mobile home parks and invited commissioners to participate.

No new regulations or grant awards were decided during the meeting; staff will continue outreach, compile metrics, and post program information once the city website updates are complete.