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ACTION MINUTES
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Regular Meeting
June 13, 2025
The Climate Action & Sustainability Committee of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Community
Meeting Room and by virtual teleconference at 1:30 P.M.
Present In-Person: Veenker (Chair), Lu
Present Remotely: Burt
Absent:
Call to Order
Public Comments
Standing Verbal Reports
A. Staff Comments
B. Committee Member Comments and Announcements
Agenda Items
1. Approval of Schedule for 2025 Climate Action and Sustainability Committee Meetings
MOTION: Vice Mayor Veenker moved, seconded by Councilmember Lu, to approve the following schedule
for its regular meetings through calendar year 2025:
• August 22, 2025, 1:30pm
• September 5, 2025, 1:30pm
• September 19, 1:30pm
ACTION MINUTES
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Climate Action & Sustainability Committee Meeting
Summary Minutes: 6/13/2025
• October 3, 2025, 1:30pm
• November 14, 2025, 1:30pm
• December 12, 2025, 1:30pm
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
2. Discussion of Gas Utility Transition Study Scoping; CEQA Status - Not a Project
NO ACTION TAKEN
3. Recommendation to City Council to Accept the E-Mobility Strategic Roadmap; CEQA Status -Under
CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, Projects Consistent with an Existing General or Comprehensive Plan
do not Require Additional CEQA Review
MOTION: Councilmember Burt moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Veenker, to recommend the City Council
accept the E-Mobility Strategic Roadmap, as amended below:
• Include Strategy 4 and Strategy 2 redline edits from backup slides of staff presentation
• Add residents to Strategy 4 Overview
• Review wording for Strategy 5 Action 1 for clarity and intent to promote public and workplace EV
charging at advantageous rates where feasible
• Add transit and mobility hubs and e-aviation facilities to Strategy 2 Action 3
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
Future Meetings and Agendas
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 3:51 P.M.