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Los Altos environmental commission finalizes priorities, tasks staff to research synthetic turf and electrification goals
Summary
The Los Altos Environmental Commission agreed to finalize a 2026 work plan for a January joint meeting with city council, asked staff and small working groups to research synthetic (artificial) turf and permeable-surface policy, and urged clearer data and incentive plans to accelerate building electrification.
The Los Altos Environmental Commission voted to move forward with a draft 2026 work plan and set a timetable to refine priorities ahead of a joint meeting with the City Council in January. Commissioners emphasized three near-term priorities: further study of synthetic turf and permeable-surface policy; sharper metrics to track building electrification progress; and urban-forest planning.
At a public meeting, staff presented a work-plan framework that mirrors last year’s structure and includes community engagement/incentive programs, policy guidance and candidate RFPs for data and planning. Commissioners asked staff to circulate a revised document in mid-December so the commission…
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