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ACTION MINUTES
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Special Meeting
October 17, 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 2:01 P.M.
Present In-Person: Veenker (Chair), Burt, Lu
Present Remotely:
Absent:
Call to Order
Public Comments
Standing Verbal Reports
A. Staff Comments
B. Committee Member Comments and Announcements
Agenda Items
1. Recommendation to the City Council to Approve the Advanced Commercial Heat Pump HVAC Program
Design Guidelines; CEQA Status – Categorically Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 153021
(Replacement of Existing Facilities), Replacement of Existing Rooftop HVAC Units with Heat Pumps is
Categorically Exempt
Motion: Council Member Lu moved, seconded by Council Member Burt that the Climate Action and
Sustainability Committee (CASC) recommend the City Council adopt Design Guidelines for the Advanced
Commercial Heat Pump HVAC Program.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
2. Discussion of Preliminary Analysis of the Infrastructure Impacts Associated with Gas Decommissioning;
CEQA Status - Not a Project
No Action Taken
ACTION MINUTES
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Climate Action & Sustainability Committee Special Meeting
Action Minutes: 10/17/2025
Future Meetings and Agendas
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:03 P.M.