DATE: March 9, 2026
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT Proposed 2026 Agenda Planning Calendar: Review and Comment
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviews and comments on this report.
SUMMARY
The proposed 2026 agenda planning calendar contains planned agenda topics for the CSC meetings for the Committee’s consideration. This agenda item is included in every CSC agenda and reflects any modifications to the planning calendar, including additions, rescheduled items, and/or cancelled items.
DISCUSSION
For the Committee’s consideration, staff recommends the following tentative agenda topics for the remainder of 2026.
During the February 28, 2026 budget work session, as part of a broader discussion regarding operational efficiencies, the City Council directed that the CSC transition from three meetings per year to two meetings annually.
Accordingly, staff proposes that the CSC convene in March and September each year moving forward.
Underlined – Staff recommends item to be added to Approved Agenda Planning Calendar.
September 14, 2026
Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy – Proposed Amendments – Discussion and Recommendation to Staff Tree Canopy Assessment & Tree Planting Goals – Discussion and Recommendation to Staff Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program- Discussion and Recommendation to Staff Data Centers – Information and Discussion
Unscheduled Items
Pilot Program for Reusable Dishware – Discussion and Recommendation to Staff Regulation of Disposable Food Service Ware Reduction and Reuse – Discussion and Recommendation to Staff Existing Building Electrification Roadmap – Discussion and Recommendation to Staff 2024 Greenhouse Gas Inventory – Information and Discussion Ava Community Energy Update: Local Programs and Customer Bill Savings – Information and Discussion Heat Pump Water Heater Direct Installation Program – Final Report – Information and Discussion
NEXT STEPS
Upon direction from the Committee, staff will revise the above list as necessary and schedule items accordingly for upcoming meetings.
Prepared by: Erik Pearson, Environmental Services Manager Recommended by: Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works
Approved by:
Jennifer Ott, City Manager