SC 05-21-20 PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
AGENDA
This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
4:00 PM
Special Meeting
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NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Sustainability Commission is
hereby called for Thursday, May 21, 2020 commencing at 4:00 p.m. Said special meeting
shall be for the purpose of conducting business on the subject matters listed below under
the heading, “Special Meeting."
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SPECIAL MEETING
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Minutes from January 16, 2020 and February 20, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve minutes from January 16, 2020 and February 20, 2020
A - Draft Minutes from January 16, 2020
B - Draft Minutes from February 20, 2020
POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter
within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect
to a matter not on the agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
2.Subject: Update from Public Works Environmental Programs Division staff on
progress negotiating a new franchise agreement with Recology
Recommended Action: Receive update and provide any feedback
NEW BUSINESS
3.Subject: Sustainability Grants for Students program request to extend deadline of
March 31, 2020
Recommended Action: Discuss and decide if Commission wishes to extend the
deadline for grant recipients to complete projects, submit receipts, and submit reports
for the Sustainability Grants for Students program
A - Sustainability Grants for Students Guidelines
4.Subject: Review submitted nominations for 2020 CREST Awards Sustainability
Champion of the Year
Recommended Action: Review nominations and select the 2020 CREST Awards
Sustainability Champion of the Year
A - Sustainability Champion of the Year Nominations
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5.Subject: Review outstanding items on Sustainability Commission FY 2019-20 Work
Program
Recommended Action: Review status of Commission FY 2019-20 Work Program items,
discuss likelihood of completing outstanding tasks based on current limitations, and
prioritize items for completion by July 31, 2020
Staff Report
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
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Members of the public are entitled to address the members concerning any item that is described in the
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Subject: Minutes from January 16, 2020 and February 20, 2020
Approve minutes from January 16, 2020 and February 20, 2020
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Environmental Education Center, 22221 McClellan Road
Thursday, January 16, 2020 4:00 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 4:20 p.m. Chair Weber called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Anna Weber, Gary Latshaw, Angela Chen, Meera Ramanathan (arrived @ 5:07 p.m.).
Absent: Vignesh Swaminathan.
Staff: André Duurvoort, Sustainability Manager; Gilee Corral, Climate and Utilities Analyst; Vanessa Shin,
CivicSpark AmeriCorps Fellow.
Guests: Member of the public.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft minutes of December 19, 2019 meeting were reviewed. Vice Chair Latshaw moved and Commissioner
Chen seconded to approve the minutes. The motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Ramanathan
and Swaminathan absent.
POSTPONEMENTS - None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Weber noted the Written Communications attached to the agenda related to item #4.
OLD BUSINESS
2. Subject: Sustainability Speaker Series planning
Staff reviewed the Sunnyvale Sustainability Commission’s ideas on collaborating on an event for FY 2020/21:
California’s Carbon Neutral Future (proposed speaker Jared Blumenfield, CalEPA) and What Moves You -
Active, Shared and Electric Transportation (proposed speaker Jeff Tumlin, Nelson Nygaard Consulting). The
Commission asked clarifying questions.
Chair Weber opened public comment and the following individual spoke:
Eric (Cupertino resident) talked about inviting a speaker from a corporation that has pledged carbon
neutrality, i.e. Sam Arons. He offered to connect the Commission with contacts. Commissioners asked
clarifying questions.
Chair Weber closed public comment and the Commission discussed the topic; issues / ideas included:
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- Preference for the Carbon Neutral Future idea (Weber).
- Transform CA, nonprofit promoting transit, will be speaking on Feb. 12th at 7:00 pm at San José Library,
West Valley Branch (Latshaw).
- Various suggestions: meatless diets, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction policy, arctic threats,
etc. (Latshaw, distributed written comments).
- Staff noted that the Speaker Series Work Program item was fulfilled for FY20 and the Commission
could opt to skip a second event. The Commission briefly discussed this option.
- Tie to reach code, i.e. induction cooking, electrification and transportation (Weber).
- Link to Cupertino lifestyle: electric cars, reach code, garbage reduction / Recology contract; short
presentations by different speakers on sustainability the Cupertino way (Chen).
Sustainability Manager André Duurvoort suggested involving staff to speak on topics related to Cupertino.
General agreement on this approach. Chair Weber nominated Commissioner Chen, and Commissioner Chen
nominated Vice Chair Latshaw to serve on a subcommittee to plan the event.
Commissioner Chen moved and Chair Weber seconded to form a subcommittee to plan the second
Sustainability Speaker Series event for FY20 with the theme of “Sustainability the Cupertino Way,” with Vice
Chair Latshaw and Commissioner Chen as subcommittee members. The motion carried unanimously with
Commissioners Ramanathan and Swaminathan absent.
The Sustainability Speaker Series Subcommittee will bring ideas for discussion at the next Commission
meeting.
3. Subject: Green Building Ordinance and options for addressing emissions impact of concrete in
construction
Duurvoort gave a presentation on Cupertino’s Green Building Ordinance (GBO), building electrification reach
code progression, and next steps with the GBO Commission Work Program item; topics covered included:
- Reach code expected to be adopted on Jan. 21 with enforcement estimated to begin March 1.
- Council expressed a desire to have a discussion on the GBO specifically.
- Staff requests that the Commission discuss the GBO and give a specific recommendation to Council,
considering whether to keep the GBO as is or suggest policy alterations.
- (Commissioner Ramanathan arrived at 5:07).
- Staff’s position is to keep the GBO as is, noting that it is currently strong and addresses multiple items
by requiring third-party rating, i.e. LEED for commercial buildings and Green Point Rated for
multifamily. Duurvoort noted one option could be to require single family and small commercial to
meet a higher CALGreen standard or third-party certification, as these two sectors are currently only
required to meet CALGreen minimum code.
- Reviewed neighboring cities’s green building policies, i.e. Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Oakland.
- Staff will bring the item back to the Commission at a later date for discussion and request a formal
recommendation at this time. Duurvoort recommended the Commission establish a subcommittee to
address the topic in the meantime.
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Commissioners asked clarifying questions on the subcommittee formation, permitting process / LEED
certification process, cost implications and GHG impact of increasing LEED requirement to higher levels, how
embedded carbon is addressed.
Chair Weber opened public comment and the following individual spoke:
Eric (Cupertino resident) talked about his concern of increasing stringency of the code vs benefit and his desire
for an incentive-based approach rather than new requirements for new buildings.
Chair Weber closed public comment.
Commissioner Ramanathan moved to form a subcommittee to study the Green Building Ordinance topic. The
Commissioners briefly discussed the motion. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Latshaw and carried
unanimously with Commissioner Swaminathan absent.
A brief discussion followed on selecting the members of the subcommittee, with general agreement on
Commissioners Ramanathan and Swaminathan, pending Swaminathan’s consent.
Vice Chair Latshaw moved and Commissioner Chen seconded to nominate Commissioners Ramanathan and
Swaminathan for the Green Building Ordinance Subcommittee. The motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Swaminathan absent.
Staff will connect with the Green Building Ordinance Subcommittee to begin discussion on the topic and plan
to bring a consultant to review it with the Commission at a future meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Subject: Letter in support of efforts to restore the Arctic
Vice Chair Latshaw gave an overview of the topic and context for the discussion; themes from his presentation
included:
- Scientists are discussing geoengineering and other options to restore the Arctic ice.
- In about thirty years, nearly all of the Arctic ice will be lost. Warming increases when ice disappears.
- Melting in tundra locations is producing unexpected bursts of methane release.
- The draft resolution / letter would urge the U.S. government to aggressively implement an
international program of research to restore the Arctic sea ice.
Gilee Corral advised Commissioners to consider the purview and scope of the Commission, alignment with
the Commission Work Program, and how the issue affects Cupertino when deciding whether or not to take
this issue on as a Commission. The Commission discussed these and other related items, including:
- Could re-draft the resolution to draw a clear line between the Commission’s recommendation and the
County of Santa Clara’s work on this issue (Ramanathan).
- Vice Chair Latshaw asked if he could approach Council directly on this issue; Corral answered this is
always an option available as a private citizen.
Vice Chair Latshaw moved and Commissioner Ramanathan seconded to continue the discussion on the Arctic
sea ice issue to the next meeting. The motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Swaminathan absent.
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STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Staff updates:
- Duurvoort will be on paternity leave from the end of February through most of March.
- Earth & Arbor Day Festival is April 18; staff will email partner registration invite to Commissioners for
distributing to their networks. The Festival was added to the next meeting’s agenda by consensus.
- State of the City address on Wednesday, January 29, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Quinlan Community
Center.
- CREST Awards nominations are being accepted through Feb. 21; Commissioners may not nominate
candidates but are encouraged to share the announcement with their networks.
- Building reach codes 2nd Reading going to Council on Jan. 21; Commissioners encouraged to attend.
Commission updates:
- Chair Weber will be absent at the next meeting. She requested the Commission to consider rotating
Commissioners to attend the Mayor’s Monthly Meeting instead of only sending the Chair.
- Staff noted that Chair and Vice Chair elections would be held at the next meeting (pending completion
of the appointment process).
- Chair Weber and Commissioners Ramanathan and Swaminathan have applied for reappointment.
Commissioner Chen has applied for the Audit Committee.
ADJOURNMENT- 6:26 p.m.
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Environmental Education Center, 22221 McClellan Road
Thursday, February 20, 2020 4:00 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 4:06 p.m. Vice Chair Latshaw called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Gary Latshaw, Vignesh Swaminathan, Ram Mohan, Meera Ramanathan (arrived @
4:07 p.m.). Absent: Anna Weber.
Staff: Ursula Syrova, Environmental Programs Manager; Gilee Corral, Climate and Utilities Analyst.
Guests: John Zirelli, General Manager, Recology; members of the public.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The approval of the January 16, 2020 minutes was postponed, as Commissioners Swaminathan and Mohan
were not present at the January meeting and indicated an intention to abstain from approving the minutes.
POSTPONEMENTS - None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Samikshaa Natarajan, representing the Cupertino Teen Commission, introduced herself; Teen Commissioners
are visiting other Cupertino commission meetings.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Staff noted written communications submitted by Councilmember Liang Chao.
Vice Chair Latshaw requested moving the Recology discussion to the top of the agenda. Commissioner
Swaminathan moved and Commissioner Ramanathan seconded to move item #5 before Old Business,
resuming in order thereafter. The motion carried unanimously with Chair Weber absent.
NEW BUSINESS
5. Subject: Update from Public Works Environmental Programs Division staff on plans for a new
franchise agreement with Recology
Ursula Syrova gave a brief update on the Recology agreement. Council approved the removal of the
Household Hazardous Waste program from the current agreement and a rate increase to accommodate
increase in costs. Syrova indicated staff’s plan to request from Council formal authorization to negotiate a
renewal of the Recology agreement, which expires in January 2021. She requested the Commission’s feedback
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on this plan. The alternative would be to look for a new hauler. The Commission asked clarifying questions on
multiple topics, including:
- Split cart as an option for organics, how addressed in the contract (Swaminathan): staff noted this could
be up for discussion, although the current set up for organics is working well at this time. John Zirelli
with Recology noted pros and cons to the options for split vs single compartment organics carts.
- How Cupertino’s set up compares to other cites (Mohan): Zirelli answered that 90% have a three-cart
system; Sunnyvale and Mountain View use split carts for organics because they use the SMaRT Station.
- Concerns of recycling going to landfill (Ramanathan): Staff have plans to increase outreach on recycling
to avoid contamination; acknowledged that this could be an argument for split cart for recyclables.
- SB 1383 (Latshaw): Staff clarified facts about this bill, noting its purpose to reduce methane and keep
organics out of the landfill.
- Other topics: ability to handle increased load, compostable bags, SMaRT Station consideration,
maximum truck length, etc.
The Commission briefly discussed how single use plastics are being addressed; staff are part of a Bay Area
working group to draft a model single use foodware ordinance; this effort unrelated to the Recology
agreement.
OLD BUSINESS
2. Subject: Letter in support of efforts to restore the Arctic
Vice Chair Latshaw gave a brief update: he informed the Commission about a talk he will be giving on this
subject on Monday evening; distributed written communications. He spoke with Councilmembers on this
issue. One option is for the Council to issue a proclamation requesting the federal government to address
restoration of the Arctic. Mayor Scharf will discuss the issue with the City Manager. Commissioners asked
clarifying questions and briefly discussed the options. Topics raised included:
- More interest among politicians on the topic, i.e. County Supervisor Cortese.
- VTA the first transit agency to declare a climate emergency (Swaminathan).
- Santa Clara County’s work on the topic.
- Include in the proclamation or statement how Arctic melting affects the community, i.e. infrastructure,
economics (Ramanathan).
- Address possible response to the issue (Mohan).
The Commission added this item to Future Agenda Setting list for consideration.
3. Subject: Sustainability Speaker Series planning
Commissioner Mohan volunteered to take the place of former Commissioner Chen and join Vice Chair
Latshaw on the Sustainability Speaker Series Subcommittee. Vice Chair Latshaw moved and Commissioner
Swaminathan seconded to approve Commissioner Mohan as a member of the Sustainability Speaker Series
Subcommittee. The motion carried unanimously with Chair Weber absent.
Vice Chair Latshaw acknowledged the written communications on this item and noted that the Subcommittee
could take it in consideration. Commissioner Swaminathan suggested considering Rod Diridon as a speaker
on climate change. Gilee Corral offered to attend the Subcommittee’s first meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS (continued)
4. Subject: Welcome new Commissioner Ram Mohan, Thank you outgoing Commissioner Angela Chen
The Commission welcomed its newest member, Ram Mohan, who gave a brief overview of his background
and interests, highlighting his 30+ years as a Cupertino resident and leadership in the hydrogen and fuel cells
industry. Staff passed around a card for Angela Chen acknowledging her service to the Commission.
6. Subject: Chair and Vice Chair Elections
Commissioner Ramanathan nominated Vice Chair Latshaw for the position of Chair and the Commission
discussed this briefly. Commissioner Ramanathan moved and Commissioner Swaminathan seconded to elect
Vice Chair Latshaw as Chair of the Commission for a term ending January 30, 2021. The motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Chen absent.
Commissioner Swaminathan nominated himself for the position of Vice Chair. Commissioner Ramanathan
moved and Chair Latshaw seconded to elect Commissioner Swaminathan as Vice Chair of the Commission for
a term ending January 30, 2021. The motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Chen absent.
7. Subject: Earth & Arbor Day tabling and planning
Corral requested the Commission to consider tabling activities and giveaways for the upcoming Earth & Arbor
Day Festival on April 18th. The Commission briefly discussed giveaways ideas, including continuing with LED
nightlights but adding colored lights, reusable cutlery or straws, aerators, solar batter chargers, etc. The
Commission asked the public if they had any thoughts on the subject. A member of the public suggested
staying with LED nightlights if they were successful in the past.
Commissioners discussed possible tabling activities, including water-based games, waste sorting, etc.
Commissioner Ramanathan asked if the green grant winners would be acknowledged and Corral affirmed
plans to have the Commissioners acknowledge the students from the stage at the festival.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Commission updates:
- Vice Chair Swaminathan reported on the VTA climate emergency declaration; answered clarifying
questions.
- Commissioner Ramanathan reported that Councilmember Chao reached out to her about how the
Commission could assist with outreach on the City’s SB 54 letter of support.
- The Green Building Ordinance Subcommittee will schedule its first meeting with the Sustainability
Manager.
Staff updates:
- Noted invitation Commissioners received to a symposium.
- Reminded Commissioners of protocol related to the Brown Act, answered clarifying questions.
- Noted Councilmember Chao's email to the Commission re City support letter associated with SB 54.
- Reminder to email staff photos / bio for the website.
- Deadline for CREST awards nominations is Feb. 21.
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- Sustainability Division newsletter went to email listserv Feb. 12.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
The Commission briefly discussed items for the next Commission meeting and Corral projected notes on the
screen. The Commission agreed to the items on the screen, wording reflected below:
- Proclamation or resolution on restoration of the Arctic
- Earth Day (continued)
- April Special meeting – cancel or keep
- Single use plastics – inquiry on outreach
A motion was made by Vice Chair Swaminathan and seconded by Chair Latshaw to include the items as listed
above to the agenda for the March 19 regular Commission meeting. After a brief unrelated discussion, the
motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Weber absent.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Vice Chair Swaminathan and seconded by Chair Latshaw. The motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Weber absent. Meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
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Subject: Update from Public Works Environmental Programs Division staff on progress negotiating
a new franchise agreement with Recology
Receive update and provide any feedback
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Subject: Sustainability Grants for Students program request to extend deadline of March 31, 2020
Discuss and decide if Commission wishes to extend the deadline for grant recipients to complete
projects, submit receipts, and submit reports for the Sustainability Grants for Students program
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Sustainability Grants for Students
The Cupertino Sustainability Commission is excited to announce the Sustainability Grants
for Students Program! This program provides monetary grants up to $500 to Cupertino-
area students in grades K-12 to assist them in discovering, promoting, and implementing
programs or projects that combat climate change and assist the City in reducing
greenhouse gas emissions as referenced in Cupertino's Climate Action Plan.
Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2019 at 12:00 noon
Applicants need not reside in the City of Cupertino. However, the impact of the
program/project should reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the City of Cupertino. The
application can be found on the City website at: www.cupertino.org/sustainability.
Examples of programs or projects the Sustainability Grants for Students Program can help
fund:
• Programs that help conserve energy or water or help bring awareness to conserving
energy or water
• Programs that encourage walking or biking to school
• Implementation of a recycling and composting program
• Installation of a native plant garden
• Utilization of a reusable product to replace a disposable one
• Other topics that support sustainability
If you have any questions, please contact the Cupertino Sustainability Division via email at
sustainability@cupertino.org.
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Sustainability Grants for Students Program Application
Name:
Phone: Email:
Organization Name:
Role at Organization (student, teacher, administrator, parent, etc):
On a separate piece of paper, please answer the following five questions:
1) Please provide a description of your program / project and explain how this will
reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the City of Cupertino.
2) Please provide a timeline of completion and key activities involved in the program
/project.
3) What is the grant amount requested? Please provide a breakdown of the costs involved.
4) How many students will be involved in designing and implementing this program
/project?
5) How many people will be impacted by this program / project?
Please note the following details of the Sustainability Grants for Students Program:
• The program provides monetary grants of up to $500 (based on budget) to Cupertino-
area students.
• The grant application deadline is Friday, November 15, 2019 by 12:00 noon. Please
email completed applications to sustainability@cupertino.org.
• Receipts for expenses must be submitted by March 31, 2020.
• Recipients will have an opportunity to present their project at a public event or meeting
hosted by the Sustainability Commission (to be determined by the Commission).
• Recipients are encouraged to volunteer to table with the Commissioners at the Cupertino
Earth Day and Arbor Day Festival in April.
If you are awarded a grant and accept this award, you agree to:
o Provide a final written report / evaluation which may include photos, videos, a
site visit, etc.; and
o Allow the City of Cupertino to promote and acknowledge your involvement and
your program / project on the City website, printed materials, social media, etc.
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1. Please provide a description of your program / project and explain how this will reduce
greenhouse gas emissions in the City of Cupertino.
2. Provide a timeline of completion and key activities involved in the
program / project.
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3. What is the grant amount requested? Please provide a breakdown of the costs involved.
4. How many students will be involved in designing and implementing this program /
project?
4. How many people will be impacted by this program / project?
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Subject: Review submitted nominations for 2020 CREST Awards Sustainability Champion of the
Year
Review nominations and select the 2020 CREST Awards Sustainability Champion of the Year
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Subject: Review outstanding items on Sustainability Commission FY 2019-20 Work Program
Review status of Commission FY 2019-20 Work Program items, discuss likelihood of completing
outstanding tasks based on current limitations, and prioritize items for completion by July 31, 2020
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SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting: May 21, 2020
Subject
Review Outstanding Items on Sustainability Commission FY 2019-20 Work Program
Recommended Action
Review status of Commission FY 2019-20 Work Program items, discuss likelihood of
completing outstanding tasks based on current limitations, and prioritize items for
completion by July 31, 2020.
Discussion
The Sustainability Commission’s March Regular Meeting and April Special Meeting
were canceled in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These cancelations, and
current limitations presented by the County of Santa Clara’s COVID-19 health order,
have delayed or limited the completion of outstanding tasks in the Commission’s FY
2019-20 Work Program.
Below is an overview of the status of the Commission’s FY 2019-20 Work Program items
based on Commission minutes and activities to date:
Project/Task Project Objective Est. Completion
Date
Measurement
Criteria
Status
Proactive
Legislative
Advocacy on
Climate and
Sustainability
issues in line with
Council Adopted
19/20 Legislative
Priorities
Take a more proactive
approach to supporting or
opposing climate, energy and
sustainability related
legislation
Ongoing Legislative Ongoing
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Project/Task Project Objective Est. Completion
Date
Measurement
Criteria
Status
Youth
Engagement
Engage Cupertino students in
sustainability activities and
education. This could
include; Sustainability
Student Essay Contest,
Student Green Grants, School
waste audits, presentations at
local schools etc.
Fall 2019 Conduct one
Student Essay
Contest or
Student Grant
completed
Student Green
Grants awarded.
Projects on hold
due to school
closures.
Green Building
Code Update
Determine possible adoption
of Green Building codes more
stringent than State standard
Title 24 (either Tier 1 or Tier
2), to be adopted by Council
during the regular 2019
building code adoption cycle
which will take effect in
January 2020.
January 2020 Green Building
Code adopted
in time for Jan.
2020
implementation
Building
electrification reach
code adopted by
Council.
Subcommittee to
address Council
request to revisit
Green Building
Code.
Monitor the
State's Buy Clean
Act Policy
Development and
Bay Area Low
carbon concrete
codes project
Staff will provide the
Commission with quarterly
updates on State's Buy Clean
Act Policy Development and
Bay Area Low carbon
concrete codes project by
Sustainability staff
Ongoing Monitor this
issue to
determine if
future City
action should
be taken
Buy Clean updates
provided by staff at
July and December
meetings.
Understand CAP
and GHG
methodology to
improve ability to
support CAP
implementation
Review GHG Inventory
methodology, receive
presentation on CAP Progress
report and determine if
annual GHG inventories
should be completed
Progress Reports:
Annual. GHG
Methodology
presentation /
Work Session:
End of summer
2019. Decision on
GHG inventory
frequency: by
Dec. 2019
Annual review
of CAP
implementation
and GHG
inventory helps
to determine if
the City is on
track to meet
our goals and
targets
Presentation on
GHG inventory
methodology and
CAP progress
conducted at
August meeting.
Outstanding item:
decision on GHG
inventory
frequency.
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Project/Task Project Objective Est. Completion
Date
Measurement
Criteria
Status
Community
Outreach &
Education
Explore new ways to
education the local
community. This includes
tabling at Earth Day and
other community festivals.
Sustainability Speakers Series
Ongoing Complete at
least one
Sustainability
Speaker Series
event per year
Speaker Series
event hosted in
September.
Discussion on a
possible second
event.
Envision
Standards for
Infrastructure
Examine the Envisions
standard process and explore
how the City could adopt
Envision standards for all
infrastructure projects, major
developments, and planning
projects.
June 2020 Presentation to
Sust.
Commission by
June 2020
No progress to
date.
Next Steps
1. Commission discusses the outstanding tasks and items in the Work Program and
determine its capacity to complete these items, based on current constraints and
time limitations.
2. Commission identifies its priorities for completing the items and determines a
plan to complete the prioritized items.
3. Commission plans for any discussions on prioritized items in future Commission
meetings.
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Prepared by: Gilee Corral, Climate and Utilities Analyst and Staff Liaison
Reviewed by: André Duurvoort, Sustainability Manager
Attachments:
A – FY 2019-20 Sustainability Commission Work Program
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Project/Task Project Objective
Driven by mandate,
law, or Council
priority/direction?
(If yes, please specify)
Resources Needed
(e.g. funding and # of staff
hours)
Estimated
Completion Date
Measurement Criteria
(How will we know how
we are doing?)
Proactive Legislative
Advocacy on Climate and
Sustainability issues in line
with Council Adopted 19/20
Legislative Priorities
Take a more proactive approach to
supporting or opposing climate,
energy and sustainability related
legislation
N/A No Funding needed. Staff
hours depend on level of
analysis needed for
legislation
Ongoing Legislative
Youth Engagement Engage Cupertino students in
sustainability activities and
education. This could include;
Sustainability Student Essay Contest,
Student Green Grants, School waste
audits, presentations at local schools
etc.
N/A Student Essay Contest or
Green Grants: 20 staff hours
each activity, Student
awards are from
Commission funding
Fall 2019 Conduct one Student Essay
Contest or Student Grant
completed
Green Building Code
Update
Determine possible adoption of
Green Building codes more stringent
than State standard Title 24 ( either
Tier 1 or Tier 2), to be adopted by
Council during the regular 2019
building code adoption cycle which
will take effect in January 2020.
Yes- This item is in City
Council Work Program
under Community
Livability.
$35,000- in Proposed FY
19/20 budget for consultant
to evaluate and advise.
About 200 staff hours.
January 2020 Green Building Code
adopted in time for
January 2020
implementation
Monitor the State's Buy
Clean Act Policy
Development and Bay Area
Low carbon concrete codes
project
Staff will provide the Commission
with quarterly updates on State's Buy
Clean Act Policy Development and
Bay Area Low carbon concrete codes
project by Sustainability staff
N/A 5 hours quarterly Ongoing Monitor this issue to
determine if future City
action should be taken
Understand CAP and GHG
methodology to improve
ability to support CAP
implementation
Review GHG Inventory
methodology, receive presentation on
CAP Progress report and determine if
annual GHG inventories should be
completed
In line with Climate
Action Plan
implementation and the
mandate of
Sustainability
Commission resolution
Included in Sustainability
Division staff core duties
Progress Reports:
Annual. GHG
Methodology
presentation /
Work Session: By
end of summer
2019. Decision on
GHG inventory
frequency: by
December 2019
Annual review of CAP
implementation and GHG
inventory helps to
determine if the City is on
track to meet our goals and
targets
Community Outreach &
Education
Explore new ways to education the
local community. This includes
tabling at Earth Day and other
community festivals. Sustainability
Speakers Series
N/A Included in Sustainably
Materials budget. 40 hours
of staff time per event.
Ongoing Complete at least one
Sustainability Speaker
Series event per year
Envision Standards for
Infrastructure
Examine the Envisions standard
process and explore how the City
could adopt Envision standards for
all infrastructure projects, major
developments, and planning projects.
N/A No funding needed. No staff
hours needed.
Commissioners will conduct
analysis and present to the
Sustainability Commission.
June 2020 Presentation to
Sustainability Commission
by June 2020
Sustainability Commission FY 2019-20 Work
Program
Attachment A
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