The Planning Commission (PC) consists of five members and an alternate who are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Commissioners are:
John Gerardi, Chairman
Thomas Gustafson, Vice Chair
Catherine Ann Romero, Commissioner
Gabriel King, Commissioner
Elizabeth Vercace, Commissioner
Robert McCroskery, Alternate Commissioner
Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Carl May Center, 11-711 West Drive in Desert Hot Springs. Please confirm specific meeting dates by checking the city calendar.
The city's success is linked to its ability to plan for the future. As such, the Planning Commission plays a vital role. The commission’s responsibilities include:
ongoing evaluation of the City's building codes and ordinances;
continual update of the City’s General Plan;
general oversight of zoning review and variances.
If you would like to be considered for an appointment to the Planning Commission, please download the Commission Application.
NOTE: This is a pdf form that requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.