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Mountain View, CA · March 25, 2014

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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014 - 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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 March 25, 2014 Council Chambers SHORELINE REGIONAL PARK COMMUNITY THIS SPECIAL MEETING WAS TELECONFERENCED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(b) WITH PRESIDENT CLARK PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING FROM 519 E. CAPITOL ST. SE, WASHINGTON D.C. 20003. THE TELECONFERENCE LOCATION WAS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AND AN AGENDA FOR THE MEETING WAS POSTED AT THAT LOCATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(b)(3). MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY AT THIS LOCATION. 6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION (HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice President McAlister called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Secretary Brewer led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Boardmembers Abe-Koga, Bryant, Inks, Kasperzak, Siegel, Vice President McAlister and President Clark (via teleconference) were present. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS City of Mountain View Page 1 City Council MEETING MINUTES 3/25/2014 Stephanie Munoz expressed concerns with the development in the City and providing developers with rights that they may in turn sell. Don Letcher read excerpts from an newspaper article regarding Sunshine Week, and he also expressed concerns with transparency in government. Linda Curtis expressed concerns with the lack of transportation alternatives in the City of Mountain View, and she also presented information related to a neighborhood meeting she attended on Saturday regarding development and transportation issues. Darlene Gonzalez expressed concerns with the relocation process for the property located on Tyrella Drive, which is a part of the Evandale development project. Elena Pacheco presented information regarding the efforts she is making to support the undocumented community with regard to housing, and she expressed concerns with the difficulties experienced with finding low-income housing in the Mountain View community. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Shoreline Athletic Fields, Project 11-33 - Authorize and Appropriate Additional Funds, Award Construction Contract, and Related Actions. 1. Authorize a transfer and appropriate $4,640,000 to the Shoreline Athletic Fields Construction, Project 11-33, for a total project budget of $15,100,000 from the Shoreline Community Fund. (Five votes required) 2. Award a construction contract for the Shoreline Athletic Fields to the low bidder, O’Grady Paving, Inc., for the low bid price of $11,170,947, which includes three additive alternates and a construction contingency of $800,000. 3. Authorize the City Manager to amend the engineering services agreement with Tetra Tech BAS for the Shoreline Athletic Fields Construction, Project 11-33, in the amount of $300,000 for a total not-to-exceed fee of $1,132,300. 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction inspection services contract with APC International for a not-to-exceed fee of $180,000. City of Mountain View Page 2 City Council MEETING MINUTES 3/25/2014 Public Works Director Fuller presented an oral staff report and he, and Community Manager Rich, responded to the Board's questions. SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS: Don Letcher MOTION - M/S - Kasperzak/Inks - To: - Reject all bids and authorize staff to rebid the project; - Authorize and appropriate $4,640,000 to the Shoreline Athletic Fields Construction, Project 11-33, for a total project budget of $15,100,000 from the Shoreline Community Fund. (Five votes required); - Authorize the Community Manager to execute a contract with the lowest responsible bidder if the project is within the new budget; - Authorize the Community Manager to amend the engineering services agreement with Tetra Tech BAS for the Shoreline Athletic Fields Construction, Project 11-33, in the amount of $300,000 for a total not-to-exceed fee of $1,132,300; and - Authorize the Community Manager to execute a construction inspection services contract with APC International for a not-to-exceed fee of $180,000. The motion carried unanimously. MOTION - M/S - Kasperzak/Inks - To: - Reject all bids and authorize staff to rebid the project; - Authorize and appropriate $4,640,000 to the Shoreline Athletic Fields Construction, Project 11-33, for a total project budget of $15,100,000 from the Shoreline Community Fund. (Five votes required); - Authorize the Community Manager to execute a contract with the lowest responsible bidder if the project is within the new budget; - Authorize the Community Manager to amend the engineering services agreement with Tetra Tech BAS for the Shoreline Athletic Fields Construction, Project 11-33, in the amount of $300,000 for a total not-to-exceed fee of $1,132,300; and - Authorize the Community Manager to execute a construction inspection services contract with APC International for a not-to-exceed fee of $180,000. The motion carried unanimously. City of Mountain View Page 3 City Council MEETING MINUTES 3/25/2014 8:00 P.M.-STUDY SESSION OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 6:30 P.M. SESSION (HELD IN THE PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM) 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice President McAlister called the meeting to order at 9:33 p.m. President Clark participated by teleconference. 2. ROLL CALL Boardmembers Abe-Koga, Bryant, Inks, Kasperzak, Siegel, Vice President McAlister and President Clark (via teleconference) were present. 3. STUDY SESSION Preliminary Review of Fiscal Year 2014-15 through 2018-19 Capital Improvement Program Projects Eligible for Park Land Dedication Funding. The purpose of this Study Session is to obtain City Council input to guide staff in the preparation of a proposed list of projects that are eligible to receive Park Land Dedication (PLD) funding for inclusion in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-15 through 2018-19 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Based on Council direction, proposed CIP projects will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) in April for a recommendation to Council that will be brought back with the full CIP in May 2014. Community Services Director de la Montaigne presented an oral staff report and he, Community Manager Rich, Public Works Director Fuller and Treasurer Kong, responded to the Board's questions. Seeing no one wishing to address the Board on this item, Vice President McAlister closed the public comment period. ADJOURNMENT - At 10:21 p.m., Vice President McAlister adjourned the meeting. City of Mountain View Page 4

Agenda

CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014 - 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND NOTICE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Margaret Abe-Koga, Councilmember R. Michael Kasperzak, Jr., Councilmember Ronit Bryant, Councilmember John McAlister, Vice Mayor John M. Inks., Councilmember Jac Siegel, Councilmember Christopher R. Clark, Mayor Daniel H. Rich, City Manager Lorrie Brewer, City Clerk Jannie L. Quinn, City Attorney Council Chambers 6:30 PM Tuesday, March 25, 2014 SHORELINE REGIONAL PARK COMMUNITY 6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION (TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Boardmembers Abe-Koga, Bryant, Inks, Kasperzak, Siegel, Vice President McAlister, President Clark. 4. 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. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Shoreline Athletic Fields, Project 11-33 - Authorize and Appropriate Additional Funds, Award Construction Contract, and Related Actions. Recommendation(s): 1. Authorize a transfer and appropriate $4,640,000 to the Shoreline Athletic Fields Construction, Project 11-33, for a total project budget of $15,100,000 from the Shoreline Community Fund. (Five votes required) 2. Award a construction contract for the Shoreline Athletic Fields to the low bidder, O’Grady Paving, Inc., for the low bid price of $11,170,947, which includes three additive alternates and a construction contingency of $800,000. 3. Authorize the City Manager to amend the engineering services agreement with Tetra Tech BAS for the Shoreline Athletic Fields Construction, Project 11-33, in the amount of $300,000 for a total Page 1 of 5 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014 - 6:30 PM not-to-exceed fee of $1,132,300. 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction inspection services contract with APC International for a not-to-exceed fee of $180,000. Attachment(s): Council Report 8:00 P.M.-STUDY SESSION OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 6:30 P.M. SESSION (TO BE HELD IN THE PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Boardmembers Abe-Koga, Bryant, Inks, Kasperzak, Siegel, Vice President McAlister, President Clark. 3. STUDY SESSION Preliminary Review of Fiscal Year 2014-15 through 2018-19 Capital Improvement Program Projects Eligible for Park Land Dedication Funding. Recommendation(s): The purpose of this Study Session is to obtain City Council input to guide staff in the preparation of a proposed list of projects that are eligible to receive Park Land Dedication (PLD) funding for inclusion in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-15 through 2018-19 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Based on Council direction, proposed CIP projects will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) in April for a recommendation to Council that will be brought back with the full CIP in May 2014. Attachment(s): Study Session Memo ATT 1 - Park Land Dedication Funds ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 5 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014 - 6:30 PM NOTICE There is a 90-day limit for the filing of a challenge in Superior Court to certain City administrative decisions and orders which require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence and the exercise of discretion. The 90-day limit begins on the date the decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6). Further, if you challenge an action taken by the City Council in court, you may be limited, by California law, including but not limited to Government Code Section 65009, to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council prior to or at the public hearing. The City Council may be requested to reconsider a decision if the request is made prior to the next City Council meeting, regardless of whether it is a regular or special meeting. For information on the next regular or special City Council meeting, please call (650) 903-6304. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office, 500 Castro Street, 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 www.mountainview.gov. Page 3 of 5 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014 - 6:30 PM COUNCIL MEETINGS AND AGENDA The City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 500 Castro Street, Second Floor. Special meetings are called as necessary by the Mayor and noticed at least 24 hours in advance. Interested parties may review the agenda, minutes and staff reports at the Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin Street, beginning the Thursday evening before each meeting and at the City Clerk's Office, 500 Castro Street, Third Floor, beginning Friday morning. Agenda materials may also be viewed electronically at www.mountainview.gov. Staff reports are also available at the Council Chambers during the meeting. SPECIAL NOTICE—Reference: Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990. Anyone who is planning to attend the next City Council meeting who is visually or hearing-impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 903-6304 48 hours in advance of the Council meeting to arrange for assistance. Upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Council meeting agendas and writings distributed during the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Also upon request, in advance, an assistive listening device can be made available for use during the meeting. The Council meetings are cablecast live on Channel 26 on the Mountain View Comcast cable system and are replayed on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. following that week's Council meeting. If there is a live Environmental Planning Commission meeting on a Wednesday, the replay of the City Council meeting will be on a Thursday at 6:30 p.m. In addition, Council Regular meetings are webcasted, and interested persons may visit the City's web site at www.mountainview.gov to watch the meetings live on their computer, laptop or PDA device. Archived broadcasts of previous meetings may also be accessed and watched on-line. The Council may take action on any matter noticed herein, and their consideration and action on the matters noticed herein is not limited by the recommendations indicated in the Agenda or staff report(s). The Council may consider and act on items listed on the agenda in any order and thus all those interested in an item listed on the agenda are advised to be present throughout the meeting (see Policy and Procedure A-13). The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise. By policy, no new items of business will be started after 10:00 p.m., unless an exception is made by vote of the Council. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Interested persons are entitled to speak on any action item listed on the agenda and are requested to fill out the blue cards available at the rear of the Council Chambers and deposit them with the clerk or at the podium as soon as completed. This will assure that your name and city of residence are accurately recorded in the minutes and that your interest in speaking is recognized. If you wish to speak and are not recognized by the Mayor, please approach the podium prior to completion of discussion on the item. Speakers are allowed up to three minutes each, and if a large group wishes to express its views, it is more effective to have one spokesperson. Items on the "Consent Calendar" are not discussed individually but are approved as a group with one motion. If a citizen wishes to speak on an item on the Consent Calendar, he or she may come to the podium at the time announced by the Mayor and request that the item be pulled for discussion by the Council. Anyone wishing to address the Council on a nonagenda item may do so during the "Oral Communications" part of the agenda. Speakers 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 (3) minutes each, the Mayor may reduce speaking time to no less than two (2) minutes per speaker unless there is an objection from Council, in which case majority vote shall decide the issue without debate. Page 4 of 5 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014 - 6:30 PM Page 5 of 5

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