Larry Klein
Mayor
Richard Mehlinger
Vice Mayor
Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember
Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember
Linda Sell
Councilmember
Charlsie Chang
Councilmember
Eileen Le
Councilmember
March 2, 2026
T
he Honorable Patrick Ahrens
California State Assembly
1020 O Street, Suite 6110
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE
: State Funding Request for the City of Sunnyvale - Expand Sunnyvale Recycled Water Distribution System
D
ear Assemblymember Ahrens:
T
he City of Sunnyvale is seeking $1,000,000 in Proposition 4 Climate Bond funding to expand our recycled water distribution system and strengthen local climate resilience.
S
unnyvale currently operates approximately 22 miles of recycled water pipeline.
Following completion of our updated Recycled Water Master Plan in 2024, we are advancing two priority projects recommended in the Plan:
• P
onderosa Park via Iris Avenue – Installation of approximately 1,805 linear feet of recycled water pipeline to serve irrigation needs at Ponderosa Park and Ponderosa Elementary School. Estimated cost: $1,271,000. • R
aynor Park via Marion Avenue – Installation of approximately 4,123 linear feet of recycled water pipeline to serve irrigation needs at Raynor Park and Peterson Middle School. Estimated cost: $2,733,000.
T
hese projects will replace potable irrigation demand with a reliable, drought -resilient local supply. Expanding recycled water use reduces reliance on imported water from the Sacramento Delta, lowers energy use for water transport and associated greenhous e gas emissions, and preserves limited drinking water supplies for essential needs.
T
his request directly advances Proposition 4, Chapter 2: Safe Drinking Water, Drought, Flood, and Water Resilience, by:
• R
educing potable water consumption
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The Honorable Patrick Ahrens, State Assembly
March 2, 2026
• Increasing drought resilience through local supply
• Lowering energy use and greenhouse gas emissions
• Supporting sustainable community growth while protecting natural resources
The total estimated cost for planning, design, and construction for both projects is $4,004,000. The Proposition 4 funding of $1,000,000 would greatly accelerate the implementation of these improvements and help Sunnyvale meet long- term climate adaptation goals identified in our Climate Action Plan.
Thank you for your consideration and continued support of local water resilience efforts.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or Michelle Zahraie, Sr. Management Analyst at [email protected], if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Larry Klein
Mayor
cc: City Council
Tim Kirby, City Manager
Sarah Johnson-Rios, Assistant City Manager
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Otto Lee
President
Supervisor, District Three
County of Santa Clara
Government Center, East Wing
70 West Hedding Street, 10th Floor
San Jose, California 95110
Tel: (408) 299-5030 Fax: (408) 298-6637
[email protected] www.supervisorlee.org
March 3, 2026
The Honorable Patrick Ahrens
California State Assembly
1020 O Street, Suite 6110
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: STATE FUNDING REQUEST FOR THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE - EXPAND SUNNYVALE
RECYCLED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Dear Assemblymember Ahrens,
I write in respectful support of funding of a critical water project in the City of Sunnyvale. Sunnyvale is seeking $1,000,000 in Proposition 4 Climate Bond funding to expand their recycled water distribution system and enhance local climate resilience.
Currently, Sunnyvale operates approximately 22 miles of recycled water pipelines. Following the completion of their updated Recycled Water Master Plan in 2024, they are advancing two high-priority projects recommended in the Plan:
• Ponderosa Park via Iris Avenue – Installation of approximately 1,805 linear feet of recycled water pipeline to meet the irrigation needs of Ponderosa Park and Ponderosa Elementary School. Estimated cost: $1,271,000.
• Raynor Park via Marion Avenue – Installation of approximately 4,123 linear feet of recycled water pipeline to serve irrigation at Raynor Park and Peterson Middle School. Estimated cost: $2,733,000.
These projects will replace potable water used for irrigation with a reliable, drought -resilient local supply.
Expanding recycled water use reduces dependence on imported water from the Sacramento Delta, lowers energy consumption for water transport and associated greenhouse gas emissions, and conserves limited drinking water supplies for essential uses.
This funding request aligns directly with Proposition 4, Chapter 2: Safe Drinking Water, Drought, Flood, and Water Resilience, by:
• Reducing potable water consumption
• Increasing drought resilience through locally sourced water • Lowering energy use and greenhouse gas emissions
• Supporting sustainable community growth while protecting natural resources
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The total estimated cost for planning, design, and construction for both projects is $4,004,000. Securing $1,000,000 in Proposition 4 funding would significantly accelerate implementation and help Sunnyvale achieve the long-term climate adaptation goals outlined in their Climate Action Plan.
Thank you for your consideration and continued support of Sunnyvale’s water resilience initiatives. Please feel free to contact me anytime at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Otto O. Lee
Board President
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