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Home My WebLink AboutSC 07-16-2026 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION AGENDA 10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room and via Teleconference; and Teleconference Location Pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2): 21411 Vai Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 Thursday, July 16, 2026 4:00 PM Regular Meeting IN-PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION OPTIONS TO OBSERVE: Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways: 1) Attend in person at Quinlan Community Center, Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road. 2) Watch a live stream online at https://youtube.com/@cupertinocitycommission. 3) Attend in person at a remote Teleconference Location noticed pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2), which location, if noticed, would be stated on the cover page of this agenda. OPTIONS TO PARTICIPATE AND COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to address the Sustainability Commission may do so in the following ways: 1) Appear in person at Quinlan Community Center, Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road: A. During “Oral Communications”, the public may comment on matters not on the agenda, and for agendized matters, the public may comment during the public comment period for each agendized item. B. Speakers are requested to complete a Speaker Card. While completion of Speaker Cards is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments, it is helpful for Page 1 1 SC 07-16-2026 1 of 16 Sustainability Commission Agenda July 16, 2026 the purposes of ensuring that all speakers are called upon. C. Speakers must wait to be called and may begin speaking when recognized by the Chair. D. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. However, the Chair may reduce the speaking time depending on the number of people who wish to speak on an item. A speaker representing a group of 2 to 5 or more people who are present may have up to 2 minutes per group member, up to 10 minutes maximum. E. Please note that due to cyber security concerns, speakers are not allowed to connect any personal devices to any City equipment. However, speakers that wish to share a document (e.g. presentations, photographs or other documents) during oral comments may do so by: a. E-mailing the document to Sustainabilitycommission@cupertino.gov by 1:00 p.m. and staff will advance the slides/share the documents during your oral comment. 2) Written communications as follows: A. E-mail comments to Sustainabilitycommission@cupertino.gov. B. Regular mail or hand delivered addressed to the: Cupertino Sustainability Commission, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 C. Comments addressed to the Sustainability Commission received by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be included in written communications published and distributed before the beginning of the meeting. D. Comments addressed to the Sustainability Commission received after the 2:00 p.m. deadline, but through the end of the Commission meeting, will be posted to the City’s website by the end of the following business day. 3) Teleconference in one of the following ways: A. Online via Zoom on an electronic device (Audio and Video): Speakers must register in advance by clicking on the link below to access the meeting: https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2gO5LhFmQrucq2RKJb8xlA a. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. b. Speakers will be recognized by the name they use for registration. Once recognized, speakers must click ‘unmute’ when prompted to speak. c. Please read the following instructions about technical compatibility carefully: One can directly download the teleconference (Zoom) software or connect to the meeting in their internet browser. If a browser is used, make sure the most current and up-to-date browser, Page 2 2 SC 07-16-2026 2 of 16 Sustainability Commission Agenda July 16, 2026 such as the following, is used: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer. B. By Phone (Audio only): No registration is required in advance and speakers may join the meeting as follows: a. Dial 669-900-6833 and enter WEBINAR ID: 842 9395 4181 b. To “raise hand” to speak: Dial *9; When asked to unmute: Dial *6 c. Speakers will be recognized to speak by the last four digits of their phone number. C. Online via the teleconferencing device (Audio and Video) being used to provide access to the meeting from a remote Teleconference Location noticed pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2), which location, if noticed, would be stated on the cover page of this agenda. a) Speakers are required to notify the City Clerk via email to cityclerk@cupertino.gov prior to noon on the date of the meeting during which they plan to participate and comment from the remote location noticed to ensure the City Clerk is prepared to accept their comment. b)If the teleconferencing device malfunctions impeding access to the meeting from the remote location, the speaker may alternatively participate via the other options for remote participation provided above. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Subject: April 16, 2026 Sustainability Commission minutes Recommended Action: Approve April 16, 2026 minutes A - Draft Minutes 2.Subject: May 21, 2026 Sustainability Commission minutes Recommended Action: Approve May 21, 2026 minutes A - Draft Minutes 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. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS OLD BUSINESS - None Page 3 3 SC 07-16-2026 3 of 16 Sustainability Commission Agenda July 16, 2026 NEW BUSINESS 3.Subject: Strategies for identifying and engaging local stakeholders to advance climate goals Recommended Action: Identify opportunities to engage with local contractors, realtors, HOAs, and labor organizations, and provide recommendations to staff. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING 4.Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items A - Upcoming Draft Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request in advance by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall located at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section 2.08.100 written communications sent to the City Council, Commissioners or staff concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written communications are accessible to the public through the City website and kept in packet archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made publicly available on the City website. Page 4 4 SC 07-16-2026 4 of 16 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: April 16, 2026 Sustainability Commission minutes Approve April 16, 2026 minutes CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 7/9/2026Page 1 of 1 5 SC 07-16-2026 5 of 16 DRAFT MINUTES SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION Thursday, April 16, 2026 At 4:00 p.m. Chair Hansen called the Regular Sustainability Commission meeting to order at the Quinlan Conference Room, 10185 North Stelling Road and via teleconference; and Teleconference Location pursuant to Government Code section 54953(b)(2); 160 Quiet Grove, Irvine, CA 92618. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Susan Hansen, Vice Chair Alexander Fung (participated virtually) and Commissioners Jack Carter, Sonali Padgaonkar, and Conny Yang (arrived at 4:15 p.m.). Absent: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Subject: January 15, 2026 Sustainability Commission minutes Recommended Action: Approve January 15, 2026 minutes MOTION: Padgaonkar moved and Carter seconded to approve January 15, 2026 minutes. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Hansen, Fung, Carter, Padgaonkar. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Yang. POSTPONEMENTS — None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Nazeem Noorden shared results about recent tabling and Home Energy Tour organized by the Citizen Climate Lobby and Rotary Club of Cupertino. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS Sustainability Specialist Victoria Morin reported on the Block Leader presentation, the Active Transportation Plan, Creek Cleanup, Cherry Blossom Festival, Fremont Unified Earth Day, and Environmental Day. Commissioner Padgaonkar reported on her attendance at the Cupertino Earth and Arbor Day Festival. 6 SC 07-16-2026 6 of 16 Sustainability Commission Minutes April 16, 2026 Chair Hansen reported on the Cupertino Earth and Arbor Day Festival. Commissioner Carter reported on Cupertino Earth and Arbor Day Festival. Chair Hansen reported on the Mayor’s meeting. OLD BUSINESS — None NEW BUSINESS 2. Subject: Chair and Vice Chair Elections Recommended Action: Elect a chair and vice chair for the 2026 Sustainability Commission. Written Communications included a staff presentation. Sustainability Specialist Victoria Morin introduced the item. Chair Hansen opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. MOTION: Padgaonkar moved and Carter seconded to elect Vice Chair Fung as Chair. The motion passed with the following vote. Ayes: Hansen, Carter, Padgaonkar. Noes: None. Abstain: Fung. Absent: Yang. MOTION: Padgaonkar moved and Hansen seconded to elect Commissioner Carter as Vice Chair. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Fung, Hansen, Carter, Padgaonkar, Yang. Noes: None. Abstain: Carter. Absent: None. 3. Subject: Receive presentation and provide input on the development of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Capital Improvement Programs and Five-year Plan as related to Sustainability projects Recommended Action: Discuss and provide input on the 2026-2028 Capital Improvement Programs and Five-year Plan. Written Communications for this item included a staff presentation. Capital Improvement Programs Manager Susan Michael gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to. 7 SC 07-16-2026 7 of 16 Sustainability Commission Minutes April 16, 2026 Commissioner Hansen opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. 4. Subject: Form a Sustainability Subcommittee for waste diversion education training program. Recommended Action: Appoint two members to form a subcommittee to assist staff with building out a new waste diversion community training program currently under development, specifically: 1. Attend at least 2 planning meetings with staff 2. Attend at least 3 program meetings 3. Provide an update at a Regular Sustainability Commission meeting Sustainability Specialist Victoria Morin introduced the item. Written Communications for this item included a staff presentation. Sustainability Specialist Victoria Morin gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to. Commissioner Hansen opened the public comment period and the following people spoke: • Emma spoke about waste education and outreach in schools. Commissioner Hansen closed the public comment period. MOTION: Hansen moved and Carter seconded to elect Commissioner Yang and Commissioner Padgaonkar to the subcommittee to assist staff with building out a new waste diversion community training program currently under development, specifically: 1. Attend at least 2 planning meetings with staff 2. Attend at least 3 program meetings 3. Provide an update at a Regular Sustainability Commission meeting The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Fung, Carter, Hansen, Padgaonkar, Yang. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 5. Subject: Receive presentation about current processes and best practices for recovering building materials during demolition or as part of construction projects Recommended Action: Receive presentation about the processes and best practices for recovering building materials during demolition or as part of construction projects. Written Communications for this item included a staff presentation. 8 SC 07-16-2026 8 of 16 Sustainability Commission Minutes April 16, 2026 Environmental Programs and Sustainability Manager Ursula Syrova gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to. Sustainability Specialist Victoria Morin opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. Commissioners received the presentation. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING – None ADJOURNMENT At 5:17 p.m. Commissioner Hansen adjourned the Regular Sustainability Commission meeting. Minutes prepared by: Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant 9 SC 07-16-2026 9 of 16 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: May 21, 2026 Sustainability Commission minutes Approve May 21, 2026 minutes CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 7/9/2026Page 1 of 1 10 SC 07-16-2026 10 of 16 DRAFT MINUTES SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION Thursday, May 21, 2026 At 4:14 p.m. Chair Fung called the Special Sustainability Commission meeting to order at the Quinlan Conference Room, 10185 North Stelling Road and via teleconference. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Alexander Fung, Vice Chair Jack Carter, and Commissioners Susan Hansen and Sonali Padgaonkar. Absent: Conny Yang. NEW BUSINESS 1. Subject: Appoint a sustainability commissioner to replace Commissioner Yang following her resignation from the waste diversion education training subcommittee. Recommended Action: Appoint a sustainability commissioner to replace Commissioner Yang following her resignation from the waste diversion education training subcommittee. Sustainability Specialist Victoria Morin introduced the item. Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to. Chair Fung opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. MOTION: Padgaonkar moved and Hansen seconded to appoint Commissioner Carter as the waste education subcommittee's representative, replacing Commissioner Yang, with Commissioner Fung serving as the first alternate and Commissioner Hansen as the second alternate. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Fung, Carter, Hansen, Padgaonkar. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Yang. ADJOURNMENT At 4:34 p.m. Chair Fung adjourned the special Sustainability Commission meeting. Minutes prepared by: 11 SC 07-16-2026 11 of 16 Sustainability Commission Minutes May 21, 2026 Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant 12 SC 07-16-2026 12 of 16 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Strategies for identifying and engaging local stakeholders to advance climate goals Identify opportunities to engage with local contractors, realtors, HOAs, and labor organizations, and provide recommendations to staff. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 7/9/2026Page 1 of 1 13 SC 07-16-2026 13 of 16 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 7/9/2026Page 1 of 1 14 SC 07-16-2026 14 of 16 SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION UPCOMING DRAFT AGENDA ITEMS October 15, 2026 - CWP - Water Conservation Policies and turf conversion - 2024 greenhouse gas inventory - Single-use Plastics Ordinance update - Waste Warriors outcomes January 21, 2027 - 2027 Work Plan TBD: - Urban Forest Management Plan - Building permit streamlining 15 SC 07-16-2026 15 of 16 Subject to Change. Chair and Staff Liaison will set the Commission agendas. 16 SC 07-16-2026 16 of 16