City Council
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · January 28, 2014
Minutes
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014 - 5:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 500 CASTRO STREET
Margaret Abe-Koga, Councilmember R. Michael Kasperzak, Jr., Councilmember
Ronit Bryant, Councilmember John McAlister, Vice Mayor
John M. Inks, Councilmember Jac Siegel, Councilmember
Daniel H. Rich, City Manager
Lorrie Brewer, City Clerk Christopher R. Clark, Mayor Jannie L. Quinn, City Attorney
January 28, 2014 Council Chambers - 500 Castro Street
5:00 P.M.-STUDY SESSION (HELD IN THE PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Bryant, Councilmember
Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor
McAlister, and Mayor Clark
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 14-50 Potential Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Modifications.
The City Council will hear a presentation and discuss Bicycle/Pedestrian
Advisory Committee modifications.
Business and Transportation Manager Forsberg presented an oral report and she, Community
Development Director Tsuda, Public Works Director Fuller, and City Manager Rich, responded to
Council's questions.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Greg Unangst, Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member
Wendee Crofoot
Unidentifiable Woman
Bruce England, Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Vice Chair
Dave Pilling, Greater San Antonio Neighborhood Association
Don Bahl
The Study Session concluded at 6:19 p.m.
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR MEETING (HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Bryant, Councilmember
Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor
McAlister, and Mayor Clark
3. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Clark presented a Proclamation of Appreciation to Paul Donahue, Parks and Recreation
Commissioner.
Pacific Gas & Electric's Account Manager Joe Isaacs presented a check in the amount of $338,000,
for a grant award to the City to offset the costs of installing two microturbines in Shoreline Park.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION - M/S - Abe-Koga/Bryant - To approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Bryant, Councilmember
Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor
McAlister, and Mayor Clark
4.1 14-36 Approval of the Minutes.
Approve the Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of January 14, 2014.
4.2 14-20 TheatreWorks Home Company Contract Extension.
Authorize the City Manager to extend the Home Company Agreement for
TheatreWorks through September 30, 2014.
4.3 14-32 Shoreline Athletic Fields, Project 11-33 - Approve the Responsible Bidders List,
Approve Plans and Specifications, and Authorize Solicitation for Monetary
Bids.
1. Approve the Responsible Bidders List and plans and specifications for
the Shoreline Athletic Fields, Project 11-33.
2. Authorize solicitation for monetary bids from responsible bidders.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS
Diane Jones made recommendations to Council regarding the relocations efforts for the individuals
associated with the Planned Unit Development Project for 111-123 Fairchild Drive, and she
presented a list of the names and addresses of the individuals located on Tyrella Avenue.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 14-34 Mountain View Veterans Memorial.
Youth Services Manager Castro presented an oral staff report and responded to Council's questions.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR IN SUPPORT OF THE PROJECT AND/OR WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Ken Newman
Karen Meredith
Carolann Wunderlin, Post Commander at Adm Wm A Moffett American Legion Post 881
Michael Bucini
MOTION - M/S - Siegel/ Kasperzak - To: 1. Approve recommendations by
the Human Relations Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission to
develop a new veterans memorial at Eagle Park that colocates the existing
veterans memorials; includes a pedestal and plaque, flagpole, memorial
bench(es), bricks or tiles that can be engraved; and incorporates placement
of military service emblems; and 2. Direct staff to develop a project budget
and include estimated $70,000 project costs in the Fiscal Year 2014-15
Capital Improvement Program list. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Bryant, Councilmember
Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember Siegel, Vice
Mayor McAlister, and Mayor Clark
7.2 14-18 Pedestrian Master Plan - Proposed Revisions.
Approve the Council Transportation Committee's proposed revisions to the
Pedestrian Master Plan
Business and Transportation Manager Forsberg presented an oral staff report and she, and City
Manager Rich, responded to Council's questions.
Mayor Clark opened the floor for public comment, and seeing no one wishing to speak, closed the
public comment period.
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MOTION - M/S - Bryant/ Kasperzak - To: Approve the Council
Transportation Committee's proposed revisions to the Pedestrian Master
Plan, and to direct that the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee include
an annual review of the Pedestiran Master Plan in its work plan. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Bryant, Councilmember
Kasperzak, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor McAlister, and
Mayor Clark
No: 1- Councilmember Inks
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 14-35 Gatekeepers.
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions on the
requested Gatekeeper applications:
1. Authorize the assignment of staff resources for consideration of a new
apartment project at 2268 and 2280 El Camino Real West to begin in July
2014, and to have all formal hearings and California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) analysis occur after the adoption of the El Camino Real Precise
Plan.
2. Do not authorize the assignment of staff resources for consideration of
a General Plan Amendment and rezoning at 151 Calderon Avenue, but
direct the applicant to resubmit a Gatekeeper request in late 2014.
3. Do not authorize the assignment of staff resources for consideration of
a General Plan Amendment and new Terra Bella Precise Plan.
14-56 1. 2268 and 2280 El Camino Real West.
Zoning Administrator Gilli and Applicant Ty Bash presented oral reports and they, Community
Development Director Tsuda and City Attorney Quinn, responded to Council's questions.
MOTION - M/S - Kasperzak/ Abe-Koga - To: Authorize the assignment of
staff resources for consideration of a new apartment project at 2268 and
2280 El Camino Real West to begin in July, 2014, and to have all formal
hearings and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis occur
after the adoption of the El Camino Real Precise Plan, with a condition to
include retail /commercial frontage mixed-use. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Yes: 4- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Bryant, Councilmember
Kasperzak, and Mayor Clark
No: 3- Councilmember Inks, Councilmember Siegel, and Vice Mayor
McAlister
14-69 2. 151 Calderon Avenue
Zoning Administrator Gilli, AvalonBay Community Inc., Director Jackie Todesco and Christiani
John Architects Principal Rick Christiani presented oral reports and responded to Council's
questions.
Mayor Clark opened the floor for public comment, and seeing no one wishing to speak, closed the
public comment period.
MOTION - M/S - Siegel/ Abe-Koga - To not authorize the assignment of
staff resources for consideration of a General Plan Amendment and
rezoning at 151 Calderon Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Bryant, Councilmember
Kasperzak, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor McAlister, and
Mayor Clark
No: 1- Councilmember Inks
14-61 3. Terra Bella Precise Plan.
Community Development Director Tsuda and Calvano Development Principal Mark Calvano
presented oral reports and they, Zoning Administrator Gilli, City Manager Rich and Public Works
Director Fuller, responded to Council's questions.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS WITH THE PROJECT:
Margaret Capriles
James Neal
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR IN SUPPORT OF THE PROJECT:
Stephanie Horwitz
MOTION - M/S - Abe-Koga/ Siegel - To not authorize the assignment of
staff resources for consideration of a General Plan Amendment and new
Terra Bella Precise Plan, but include the Shoreline Blvd.Corridor
Improvements as an alternative in the North Bayshore Precise Plan EIR.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Bryant, Councilmember
Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember Siegel, Vice
Mayor McAlister, and Mayor Clark
9. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Bryant noted that the CalTrain Modernization Project Local Policy Maker Meeting
will be held on Thursday, and that Councilmember Siegel will be attending on her behalf.
Councilmember Kasperzak reported on his attendance last week at the Mayor's Innovation Project in
Washington D.C. He also reported that the City of Palo Alto is contemplating a ballot measure to
raise its Transient Occupancy Tax to 14%.
Mayor Clark reported on his attendance last week at the U.S. Congress of Mayors Conference.
Councilmember Abe-Koga reported on the Council Technology Meeting that was held earlier in the
day.
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None.
11. ADJOURNMENT - At 8:58 p.m., Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting to the next
Special City Council Study Session to be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.,
in the Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Avenue.
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Agenda
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014 - 5:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND NOTICE COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 500 CASTRO STREET
Margaret Abe-Koga, Councilmember R. Michael Kasperzak, Jr., Councilmember
Ronit Bryant, Councilmember John McAlister, Vice Mayor
John M. Inks, Councilmember Jac Siegel, Councilmember
Daniel H. Rich, City Manager
Lorrie Brewer, City Clerk Christopher R. Clark, Mayor Jannie L. Quinn, City Attorney
Council Chambers - 500 Castro Street 5:00 PM Tuesday, January 28, 2014
5:00 P.M.-STUDY SESSION (TO BE HELD IN THE PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Abe-Koga, Bryant, Inks, Kasperzak, Siegel, Vice Mayor McAlister and Mayor
Clark.
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 14-50 Potential Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Modifications.
Recommendation(s): The City Council will hear a presentation and discuss Bicycle/Pedestrian
Advisory Committee modifications.
Attachment(s): Study Session Memo
ATT 1 - Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Approved Fiscal Year 2013-14 Work Plan
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR MEETING (TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Abe-Koga, Bryant, Inks, Kasperzak, Siegel, Vice Mayor McAlister and Mayor
Clark.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation of Appreciation to Paul Donahue, Parks and Recreation Commission.
Pacific Gas & Electric's Self-Generated Incentive Program Grant
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014 - 5:00 PM
These items will be approved by one motion unless any member of the Council or audience wishes
to remove an item for discussion. The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be
waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise.
4.1 14-36 Approval of the Minutes.
Recommendation(s): Approve the Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of January 14, 2014.
Attachment(s): 01-14-14 Council Minutes.pdf
4.2 14-20 TheatreWorks Home Company Contract Extension.
Recommendation(s): Authorize the City Manager to extend the Home Company Agreement for
TheatreWorks through September 30, 2014.
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Agreement
4.3 14-32 Shoreline Athletic Fields, Project 11-33 - Approve the Responsible Bidders
List, Approve Plans and Specifications, and Authorize Solicitation for
Monetary Bids.
Recommendation(s): 1. Approve the Responsible Bidders List and plans and specifications for
the Shoreline Athletic Fields, Project 11-33.
2. Authorize solicitation for monetary bids from responsible bidders.
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Responsible Bidders List--General Contractors and Landfill Subcontractors
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any matter
not on the agenda. Speakers are allowed to speak on any number of topics for one three-minute
period during the meeting. State law prohibits the Council from acting on nonagenda items.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 14-34 Mountain View Veterans Memorial.
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014 - 5:00 PM
Recommendation(s): Approve recommendations by the Human Relations Commission and Parks
and Recreation Commission to develop a new veterans memorial at Eagle
Park that colocates the existing veterans memorials; includes a pedestal and
plaque, flagpole, memorial bench(es), bricks or tiles that can be engraved;
and incorporates placement of military service emblems.
Direct staff to develop project budget and include estimated $70,000 project
costs in the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Capital Improvement Program list.
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Council Report of May 22, 2012
ATT 2 - HRC memo of October 4, 2012
ATT 3 - HRC Minutes of April 4, 2013
ATT 4 - Council Report of May 14, 2013
ATT 5 - City Council Minutes May 14, 2013
ATT 6 - PRC Memo of December 11, 2013
ATT 7 - PRC Draft Minutes, December 11, 2013
ATT 8 - Commitment Letter.January 13, 2014
ATT 9 - Location Analysis, Tables 1 and 2
7.2 14-18 Pedestrian Master Plan - Proposed Revisions.
Recommendation(s): Approve the Council Transportation Committee's proposed revisions to the
Pedestrian Master Plan
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Mountain View Pedestrian Master Plan (Updated January 2014)
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 14-35 Gatekeepers.
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014 - 5:00 PM
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions on the
requested Gatekeeper applications:
1. Authorize the assignment of staff resources for consideration of a new
apartment project at 2268 and 2280 El Camino Real West to begin in July
2014, and to have all formal hearings and California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) analysis occur after the adoption of the El Camino Real
Precise Plan.
2. Do not authorize the assignment of staff resources for consideration of
a General Plan Amendment and rezoning at 151 Calderon Avenue, but
direct the applicant to resubmit a Gatekeeper request in late 2014.
3. Do not authorize the assignment of staff resources for consideration of
a General Plan Amendment and new Terra Bella Precise Plan.
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Gatekeepers Status Map
ATT 2 - Table
ATT 3 - Calvano Development Gatekeeper Request
ATT 4 - Ty Bash Gatekeeper Request
ATT 5 - Avalon Bay Gatekeeper Request
9. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Council at this time.
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
11. ADJOURNMENT
The next Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 500 Castro Street.
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decisions and orders which require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence and the exercise of
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014 - 5:00 PM
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Third Floor, during normal business hours and at the Council Chambers at City Hall, Second Floor,
during the meeting. In addition, such writings and documents will be posted on the City's web site at
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are allowed to speak one time on any number of topics for up to three minutes.
Reducing Time For Public Input: For any single agendized item and for Oral Communications from the Public, if there appears to be 15
or more speakers and the Council might not be able to conclude the scheduled agenda items for the meeting if speakers were allotted three
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