TO: RULES AND OPEN
GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FROM: Lori Mitchell
SUBJECT: See Below DATE: January 22, 2026
Approved Date:
1/22/26
SUBJECT: Update to the January - June 2026 Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan
RECOMMENDATION
Approve an amendment to the January - June 2026 Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan to add the following item to the February 9, 2026, Transportation and Environment Committee meeting agenda.
Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan.
Purpose: Provide a report on the Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (Energy)
BACKGROUND
The Climate Advisory Commission (Commission) supports San José’s Climate Smart initiatives by advising and making recommendations to the City Council and the City Manager, or her designee, on all aspects of the Climate Smart San José plan. This includes providing guidance on achieving the Pathway to Carbon Neutrality by 2030, advancing climate adaptation, and serving as a community voice on climate-related policies and programs. In August 2025, the Commission adopted its work plan to align with the City’s climate goals and emerging needs.
As part of its continued efforts, the Commission’s Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is being updated to reflect the addition of two new items:
1. San José Clean Energy Integrated Resource Plan (Second Review): This addition reflects the City’s commitment to transparent, long-term energy planning. The Commission will receive an additional briefing on the San José Clean Energy Integrated Resource Plan and provide input on resource procurement strategies to ensure alignment with Climate Smart San José goals.
ROGC AGENDA: 1/28/26
ITEM: B.4
RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
January 21, 2026
Subject: Update to the January - June 2026 Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan
The second review provides the Commission with an opportunity to evaluate the final modeling scenarios and resource portfolio strategies prior to submittal to the City Council and California Public Utilities Commission, ensuring community input is reflected and aligned with both Climate Smart San José goals and evolving regulatory guidance.
2. Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance Evaluation: This item supports the City’s focus on improving energy and water efficiency in large buildings. The Commission will receive an update on the Building Performance Ordinance and provide feedback to inform updates presented to the Transportation and Environment Committee.
ANALYSIS
The proposed updates to the Commission’s Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 strengthen the Commission’s ability to address both immediate and long-term climate priorities. The updated plan includes a second review of the San José Clean Energy Integrated Resource Plan and an evaluation of the Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance. These additions will allow the Commission to provide informed guidance on long-term energy procurement, strategies to improve building performance, and the City’s overarching climate goals, ensuring continued alignment with Climate Smart San José.
/s/
Lori Mitchell
Director, Energy Department
For questions, please contact Julie Benabente, Deputy Director, Energy Department, at [email protected].
ATTACHMENT
Updated Fiscal Year 2025-26 Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan Items for Briefing and Possible Action in FY 25-26 Related Climate Smart Strategies Actions Timeframe Legislative/Regulatory Outlook General - overarching
Receive briefing on relevant upcoming legislation and potential City actions
San José Clean Energy (SJCE) Integrated Resource Plan (every two years)** Strategy 1.1 - Transition to a Renewable Energy Future Receive briefing and give comment on long term resource procurement No meeting August 2025
Climate Smart Plan Update and Semi-Annual Program Update** General - overarching Receive briefing and give comment on Climate Smart Plan update and on Climate Smart programs and policies
Follow-up on PBCE setback and noise ordinance changes ** Strategies 2.1, 2.2 - Densify Our City and Provide Affordable Efficient Homes
Received briefing and give comment on updates to PBCE setback and noise ordiance
No meeting October 2025
SJCE Rates and Power Source Mix - Bill Credits** Strategy 1.1 - Transition to a Renewable Energy Future Receive briefing on 2026 power mix and rates, and potentially vote on power mix and rates recommendation to City Council
Introduction to the Building Performance Ordinance Strategy 3.2 - Improve the Commercial Building Stock Receive briefing on Building Performance Ordinance No meeting December 2025
Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan Update** NEW: Adaptation and Resilience Recieving briefing and give comment on Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan
SJCE Programs Roadmap**
Strategies 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2 - Transition to a Renewable Energy Future, Provide Affordable Efficient Homes, Support Clean Personal Mobility, and Improve the Commercial Building Stock Receive briefing and give comment on SJCE programs and policies SJCE Rates and Power Source Mix (second review)** Strategy 1.1 - Transition to a Renewable Energy Future Receive updated briefing on 2026 power mix and rates including analysis of bill credits, PCIA cost impacts, and final rate recommendations for customer affordability and clean energy alignment prior to Council action
No meeting February 2026
SJCE Integrated Resource Plan (second review)** Strategy 1.1 - Transition to a Renewable Energy Future Receive a second briefing and provide comment on the final SJCE Integrated Resource Plan modeling and strategy prior to City Council submittal
Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance Evaluation** Strategy 3.2 - Improve the Commercial Building Stock Receive briefing and give comment on Building Performance Ordinance update to Transportation and Environment Committee
No meeting April 2026
Transportation Semi-Annual Update**
Strategies 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, and 3.3 - Densify Our City, Support Clean Personal Mobility, Develop Integrated and Accessible Public Transit, Make Goods Movement Efficient
Receive briefing and give comment on Transportation programs and policies
Outreach and Engagement Strategy** General - overarching Receive briefing and give comment on Climate Smart outreach and advocacy strategies
Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27** NA - Commission specific Review the Commission Work Plan for FY 2026-27 Commission Annual Report for FY 2025-26** NA - Commission specific Review the Commision Annual Report for FY 2025-26 **Denotes items where commission action/recommendation to City Council and/or staff is expected or applicable.
May 21, 2026
ATTACHMENT A – Updated Fiscal Year 2025-26 Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan Climate Advisory Commission (CAC)
Revised Work Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26
July 17, 2025
November 20, 2025
September 18, 2025
January 15, 2026
March 19, 2026