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Sunnyvale Council approves climate and water actions

SunnyvaleAug 13, 20254 min read

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The Council unanimously approved a set of actions that included a $6.57 million contract for Sunnyvale Cleanwater Center construction support, a recycled water agreement, a drought-response update, and a new energy code ordinance for single-family remodels and additions.

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What this means

Sunnyvale approved several major utility and climate-related actions. The biggest financial item was a contract worth up to $6,570,795.85 for construction management support on the Cleanwater Center project, with a 10% contingency and a total possible contract value capped at $7,227,875.85. The Council also approved a recycled water agreement, updated its drought response plan, and advanced a new ordinance requiring certain home remodels and additions to include electrical infrastructure for future all-electric systems and heat pump air conditioning. For residents, that means more investment in water reliability, recycled water use, and energy-efficient building rules.

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Directed the City Attorney to file and/or defend an appeal to the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco Baykeeper v. City of Sunnyvale.
Approved a contract with MCK Americas Inc. for Cleanwater Center construction management support for up to $6,570,795.85, plus a 10% contingency and annual amendments subject to limits.
Adopted two resolutions approving the 2025 amendment to the Water Supply Agreement and an updated Tier 2 Drought Response Implementation Plan.
Authorized the City Manager to execute an interagency recycled water service agreement with the City of Mountain View for service to the LinkedIn Campus in Mountain View.
Approved the Fifth Substantial Amendment to the FY 2019/20 HUD Annual Action Plan to allocate remaining COVID-19 CARES funds (CDBG-CV).
Authorized the City Manager to execute the SMaRT Station® Merchant User Agreement with the City of Cupertino.
Introduced an ordinance amending Sunnyvale’s Energy Code and Green Building Code to add Reach Code provisions for certain single-family residential remodels, additions, and alterations, and directed staff to set an educational period before enforcement begins.
Appointed Diyi Zhu to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission through 6/30/2029.
Appointed Ariana Ziolkowski to the Human Relations Commission through 6/30/2028.

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Aug 13, 2025, 12:00 AMOnline and Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086completed

Special Meeting: Closed Session - 5 PM | Special Meeting: Study Session - 6 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM

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5 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Call to Order
Roll Call
Public Comment
Convene to Closed Session
Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(1)); Authorize filing or defending an appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court based on outcome in the District Court; Name of case: San Francisco Baykeeper v. City of Sunnyvale, U.S. Dist. of California, Case No.: 5:20-CV-00824-EJD
Adjourn Special Meeting
6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Call to Order
Roll Call
Study Session
Climate Budgeting (Study Issue ESD 23-01)
Adjourn Special Meeting
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Ceremonial Oath of Office for and Recognition of Incoming Chief of Public Safety
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
Award of Contract to MCK Americas Inc. in the Amount of $6,570,795.85 for Construction Management Support Services for the Sunnyvale Cleanwater Center Project (F25-258)
Adopt two Resolutions to Approve the 2025 Amendment to the Water Supply Agreement (WSA) Between the City and County of San Francisco (SFPUC) and the Wholesale Customers in Alameda, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties and to Approve the Updated Tier 2 Drought Response Implementation Plan
Approve the Interagency Recycled Water Service Agreement with the City of Mountain View to Provide Recycled Water Service to the LinkedIn Campus in Mountain View
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
Consider Approval of Fifth Substantial Amendment to the 2019/20 HUD Annual Action Plan to Allocate Remaining COVID-19 CARES Funds (CDBG-CV)
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer (SMaRT) Station® Merchant User Agreement between City of Sunnyvale and City of Cupertino
Introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapters 16.42 (Energy Code) and 16.43 (Green Building) of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code with Local Amendments to the 2022 California Energy and Green Building Standards Codes to add Reach Code Provisions for Existing Single Family Residential Remodels, Additions and Alterations, and Find that the Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061, 15305 and 15308
Appoint Applicants to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission and the Human Relations Commission
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
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Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
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New and Continuing 2025 Study Issues Status Update (Information Only)
Council Advocacy Letters
ADJOURNMENT
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Sunnyvale Council approves climate and water actions

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