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Palo Alto committee reviews 2026–27 sustainability priorities in SCAP work plan
Summary
City staff presented the committee with a draft sustainability-focused segment of the 2026–27 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP) implementation priorities at the Aug. 22 meeting, detailing 16 proposed priorities across water, adaptation (sea level rise and wildfire), natural environment, green stormwater infrastructure and zero waste.
City staff presented the committee with a draft sustainability-focused segment of the 2026–27 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP) implementation priorities at the Aug. 22 meeting, detailing 16 proposed priorities across water, adaptation (sea level rise and wildfire), natural environment, green stormwater infrastructure and zero waste.
Carla Daley and other utilities staff described three water priorities: continued water-efficiency measures exceeding state requirements, salt removal improvements for recycled water at the regional water quality control plant, and a water-distribution adaptation effort to identify climate-change risks to distribution infrastructure. On the latter topic, Alan (facility director) said the utility is pursuing fire-hardening measures at pump stations, including noncombustible materials, defensible space and on-site backup generation; staff said new diesel backup generation has been installed for several pump stations.
On sea level rise, staff briefed the committee about finalizing a partnership agreement with Santa Clara County under SB 272 for a…
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