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ACTION MINUTES
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Special Meeting
January 9, 2026
The Climate Action and Sustainability Committee of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the
Community Meeting Room and by virtual teleconference at 2:00 PM.
Present In-Person: Veenker (Chair), Burt, Lu
Absent:
Councilmember Burt arrived at 2:24
Call to Order
Public Comment
None
STANDING VERBAL REPORTS
A. Staff Comments
B. Committee Member Comments and Announcements
Agenda Items
1. Climate Action and Sustainability Committee Recommendation to Council to Approve the
2026-2027 S/CAP Work Plan and Accept Four S/CAP Studies; CEQA Status: Potential
environmental impacts of this project were studied in the June 5, 2023 S/CAP Addendum to
the 2017-2031 Comprehensive Plan EIR; this project is also exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15183
Item 1 Public Comment
1. David C.
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2. Cedric D. (Zoom)
MOTION: Councilmember Burt moved, seconded by Chair Veenker, to recommend the City
Council
1. Approve the 2026-2027 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Work Plan inclusive of
staff and Committee consensus modification; and
2. Receive the following studies:
a. S/CAP Funding and Financing Study;
b. S/CAP Funding Source Survey;
c. EV Charger Needs Assessment; and
d. Single-family, Multi-family, and Non-Residential Building Sector Studies.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0