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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSC 07-16-2026 MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION Thursday, July 16, 2026 At 4:00 p.m. Chair Fung 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); 21411 Vai Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Alexander Fung, Vice Chair Jack Carter (participated virtually), and Commissioners Sonali Padgaonkar and Conny Yang. Absent: Commissioner Susan Hansen. Commissioner Carter confirmed that he was in the noticed public location and that the location was open to the public. He further confirmed that he had posted the notice of the meeting at his remote location, that no other individuals over the age of 18 were with him, and that no one had indicated to him that they were intending to make public comments or address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Subject: April 16, 2026 Sustainability Commission minutes Recommended Action: Approve April 16, 2026 minutes MOTION: Padgaonkar moved and Yang seconded to approve April 16, 2026 minutes. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Fung, Carter, Padgaonkar and Yang. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Hansen. 2.Subject: May 21, 2026 Sustainability Commission minutes Recommended Action: Approve May 21, 2026 minutes MOTION: Padgaonkar moved and Yang seconded to approve May 21, 2026 minutes. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Fung, Carter, Padgaonkar and Yang. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Hansen. POSTPONEMENTS — None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — None Sustainability Commission Minutes July 16, 2026 STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS Sustainability Specialist Victoria Morin reported on upcoming calendar events, the opening of the Waste Warriors application, and the approved budget for a part-time sustainability intern. Chair Fung reported on the Mayor’s Commission Chairs Meeting. OLD BUSINESS — None 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. 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. Commissioners made the following recommendations: • Create a “Cupertino Green Business” sticker or recognition program for participating businesses. • Prioritize a few high-impact sustainability actions rather than overwhelming businesses with numerous requirements. • Encourage businesses to reduce unnecessary lighting while considering energy efficiency and security needs. • Continue supporting and encouraging compliance with the Foodware Ordinance. • Promote EV charging, available rebates, and employee transportation options, emphasizing cost savings and other business benefits. • Focus sustainability outreach on larger businesses and other high-impact opportunities that can produce meaningful emissions reductions. • Use the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce, its board, and the Economic Development team to strengthen business outreach. • Tailor engagement strategies to the different needs of small, medium, and large businesses. • Build relationships through direct outreach and in-person business visits. Sustainability Commission Minutes July 16, 2026 •Use an initial outreach form to gather information and prioritize businesses for follow-up visits. •Explore creative outreach through social media, short-form Reels, and promotional challenges. •Improve the visibility of sustainability resources through SEO and coordination with the PIO’s Office. •Explore ongoing email communication to maintain engagement with businesses and the community. •Use existing educational materials for HOA outreach and explore strategies for engaging contractors. •Develop or obtain a reliable HOA contact list to support targeted outreach. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING 4.Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items A tentative Sustainability Commission meeting agenda calendar was provided in the published agenda. Commissioners added the following future agenda items. •Overview of environmental and sustainability projects (Padgaonkar, Fung) ADJOURNMENT At 4:58 p.m. Chair Fung adjourned the regular Sustainability Commission meeting. Minutes prepared by: Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant