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Council approves water, code, and commission actions

SunnyvaleAug 27, 20252 min read

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The City Council approved a water quality report, adopted new local building energy code requirements for some single-family remodels, and reinstated a member to the Housing and Human Services Commission.

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The Council took several actions that affect city services, housing, and building rules. It approved Sunnyvale’s 2025 public health goal report on water quality and directed staff to file it with the state drinking water regulator. It also adopted an ordinance adding Reach Code provisions for existing single-family home remodels, additions, and alterations, and approved a policy to prioritize water and sewer services for affordable housing developments. In addition, the Council amended civil service rules to bar grandparent-grandchild employment relationships and reinstated Leesa Riviere to the Housing and Human Services Commission through June 30, 2029.

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Approved Sunnyvale’s 2025 Public Health Goal Report on Water Quality (2022-2024) and directed staff to file it with the California State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water.
Adopted Ordinance No. 3244-25 adding Reach Code provisions for existing single-family residential remodels, additions, and alterations.
Approved a policy to prioritize water and sewer services for affordable housing developments.
Amended the Civil Service Rules and Regulations to add a prohibition against grandparent-grandchild relationships in the employment of relatives section.
Introduced an ordinance declaring the need for the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority to function.
Accepted the appeal and reinstated Leesa Riviere to the Housing and Human Services Commission through June 30, 2029.
Accepted Google LLC’s donation of voluntary bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements on Borregas Avenue, estimated at $1,550,000.

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Aug 27, 2025, 12:30 AMOnline and Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086completed

Special Council Meeting: Study Session - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM

Agenda

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5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Roll Call
Study Session
Evaluate the City of Sunnyvale Study Issues Process (Study Issue OCM 24-02)
Adjourn Special Meeting
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Silicon Valley Pride & Bisexual Awareness Week
Ceremonial Oath of Office for Board and Commission Members
National Library Card Sign-up Month
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of July 29, 2025
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2025 (Board and Commission Interviews)
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2025
Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
Accept Google LLC's Donation of Voluntary Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements on Borregas Avenue Between Humboldt Court and Gibraltar Drive with an Estimated Construction Cost of $1,550,000 and Find Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
Adopt a Resolution Approving a Policy to Prioritize Water and Sewer Services for Affordable Housing Developments
Adopt Ordinance No. 3244-25 to Amend Chapter 16.42 (Energy Code) and Chapter 16.43 (Green Building) of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code with Local Amendments to the 2022 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards and Green Building Standards Code to add Reach Code Provisions for Existing Single Family Residential Remodels, Additions and Alterations, and to Make Related Findings
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
Approve the City of Sunnyvale’s 2025 Public Health Goal Report on Water Quality (2022 - 2024) and Direct Staff to File the Report with the California State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City’s Civil Service Rules and Regulations
Introduce an Ordinance Declaring the Need for the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority, Declaring that the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority Shall Function, and Finding that the Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
Appeal of Commission Separation and Consideration of Reinstatement to the Housing and Human Services Commission
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
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-City Manager
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
New Study Issues and Budget Proposals Sponsored by Council
Boards and Commissions Semi-Annual Attendance Report, January to June 2025 (Information Only)
Council Advocacy Letters
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