Climate Advisory Commission (CAC)

Committee Duties

 The Climate Advisory Commission (CAC) will have the following functions, powers, and duties: 

  • Advise and make recommendations to the City Council and City Manager, or designee, on all aspects of San Jose Climate Smart plan, with a focus on the Pathway to Carbon Neutrality by 2030 and climate adaptation
  • Provide feedback and input on staff recommendations to the City Council and Transportation and Environment Committee, when appropriate
  • Serve as a community voice in matters related to San Jose's Climate Smart initiatives; advise and make recommendations to the City Council and the City Manager, or designee, on San Jose Clean Energy's services and product offerings, Integrated Resource Plan, and programs

AUTHORITY

On May 2, 2023, City Council provided direction to form a city-wide Climate Advisory Commission that will be merged with the City's existing Clean Energy Community Advisory Commission. 

commission information

 fiscal year 2022 -2023  details
 Meets:  Six times a year
 Number of Members:   11
 Member Term:  Maximum 8 years
 Staff Contact:   Anne Balis, (408) 975-2531
 Work Plan:   Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25
 Bylaws:  Climate Advisory Commission Bylaws
 City Granicus:  Climate Advisory Commission

commission meeting information

2024

agenda time location minutes  handouts
March 21, 2024 Agenda 7:00 PM

City Hall, Tower

1753

March 21, 2024, Minutes

DRAFT Work Plan for FY 2023-24 and 2024-25

May 16, 2024 Agenda 7:00 PM 

City Hall, Tower

1753

May 16, 2024, Minutes May 16, 2024 Attachment Packet
July 18, 2024 Agenda 7:00 PM 

City Hall, Tower

1753

July 18, 2024 Minutes

July 18, 2024 Attachment Packet

 

Commissioner Presentation: SJCE Budget Report

September 19, 2024 Agenda 7:00 PM 

City Hall, Tower

1753

September 19, 2024, DRAFT Minutes

September 19, 2024 Attachment Packet

November 21, 2024 Agenda 7:00 PM

City Hall, Tower

1753

TBD November 21, 2024 Attachment Packet

2025

agenda time location minutes handouts 
January 16, 2025 7:00 PM

City Hall, Tower 1753

TBD  TBD
March 20, 2025 7:00 PM

City Hall, Tower 1753

TBD
TBD
May 15, 2025 7:00 PM

City Hall, Tower 1753

TBD
TBD

RELATED LINKS

Climate Advisory Commission Roster