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Jul 28, 2026

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Sunnyvale

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Climate budgeting and leadership changes

Published Jul 28, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Sustainability Commission reviews pesticide and turf policies

The Commission reviewed two environmental policy studies: reducing chemical pesticides on city-owned or leased property and evaluating artificial turf for city parks and fields. Staff said the Commission’s feedback would be considered during the City Council’s July review.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Water and budget recommendations

The Sustainability Commission endorsed a set of budget recommendations for FY 2026/27, including support for Safe Routes to School, sidewalk maintenance, street tree repopulation, and expanded sustainable library activities.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Sunnyvale sustainability update and food recovery

The commission heard an update on edible food recovery efforts under SB 1383 and a yearly progress report on the Climate Action Playbook Game Plan 2028. Members also approved the March 16, 2026 minutes on a 5-0 vote, with two abstentions.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Speaker series priorities approved

The Sustainability Commission approved its ranked FY 2026/27 and FY 2027/28 Sustainability Speaker Series topics and authorized staff to finalize the plan. The top priority was a Waste Reduction Fair, followed by a Sustainability and Climate Messaging Workshop, a Cross-generational Climate Roundtable Discussion, and a Resilience Hubs Workshop.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Building electrification update reviewed

The Commission received an update on Sunnyvale’s building energy Reach Codes and an upcoming Building Electrification Campaign that Environmental Services is launching this year.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Solid waste program updates

Staff updated the Sustainability Commission on Sunnyvale’s zero waste programs and SMaRT Station improvements, and commissioners raised questions about upgrade delays, equipment issues, and reported cost savings.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Sustainability Commission forwards turf pilot proposal

The commission approved its 2026 work plan and decided to forward a proposal for two pilot projects using natural grass athletic fields with regenerative maintenance practices and no synthetic pesticides or herbicides. A separate proposal on battery storage for low- and moderate-income renters did not advance.

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Briefing

Oct 24, 2025

Climate action update reviewed

The commission reviewed Sunnyvale’s 2024 greenhouse gas inventory and Game Plan 2028 update, with staff proposing to move the citywide emissions inventory to a two-year cycle while keeping annual climate action updates.

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Briefing

Oct 21, 2025

Sunnyvale sustainability work plan review

The commission reviewed the draft 2026 annual work plan, added items, and directed staff to coordinate with other departments before finalizing it at the November meeting.

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Briefing

Sep 16, 2025

East Channel Trail study gains support

The Sustainability Commission supported the East Channel Trail Study, a feasibility review of a shared-use trail along the East Channel Maintenance Road, and urged staff to strengthen youth outreach while addressing litter, e-bike speed, trail etiquette, and flood-control concerns.

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Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

Sustainability Commission meeting summary

The commission approved its July 21 minutes and sent a set of recommendations to improve board and commission effectiveness, including stronger public outreach, youth engagement, easier email access, better onboarding, and more remote participation options. It also dropped a potential study issue on digital infrastructure sustainability after discussion, with no motion made.

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2025

Climate budgeting and leadership changes

The Sustainability Commission generally supported staff’s climate budgeting approach and asked staff to better track projects that do not support Climate Action Playbook goals and to share CAP-aligned projects outside the annual budget summary report.

2 min readMunicipal coverage