City Council
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · September 23, 2014
Minutes
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 - 5:30 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
September 23, 2014 Council Chambers - 500 Castro Street
5:30 P.M.-CLOSED SESSION (HELD IN THE PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM)
1. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION)
At 5:32 p.m., an announcement was made by City Attorney Quinn, who described the item that
Council would consider on the Closed Session Agenda below.
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (§54956.8)—Properties: (1)
Evelyn Avenue and Highway 85, a portion of APN 158-37-009; (2) North side of Crittenden
Avenue, east of Shoreline Blvd, portions of APNs 116-22-022, 116-22-023 116-22-028 116-22-029;
(3) 229/231 North Whisman Road, Municipal Operations Center/Fire Station 4 (APN
160-52-023)—Agency Negotiators: Dennis Drennan, Real Property Program Administrator and
Roger Jensen, Information Technology Director—Negotiating Parties: Google Fiber—Under
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for a Ground Lease
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. All Councilmembers were present.
The Closed Session concluded at 6:13 p.m.
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION (HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Bryant, Councilmember
Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor
McAlister, and Mayor Clark
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION - M/S Kasperzak/Abe-Koga - 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 Approval of Minutes.
That City Council approve the minutes of the September 16, 2014 meeting.
4.2 Library Space Modifications , Project 11-27 - Authorize Design Services
Agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Design Services Agreement with
Noll & Tam Architects of Berkeley, California, to provide architectural and
engineering design services for the Library Space Modifications, Project
11-27, for a total not-to-exceed fee of $131,600.
4.3 Doane and Drew Avenues Reconstruction, Projects 14-29 and 15-27 -
Authorize Design Professional Services Agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute a design professional services
agreement with BKF Engineers of San Jose to provide engineering design
services for the Doane and Drew Avenues Reconstruction, Projects 14-29
and 15-27, in an amount not to exceed $105,000.
4.4 2012-13 Water and Sewer Main Replacement, Projects 13-21 and 13-22 -
Approve Plans and Specifications/Authorize Bidding.
1. Approve plans and specifications for the 2012-13 Miscellaneous Water
and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement, Projects 13-21 and 13-22, and
authorize staff to advertise the project for bids.
2. Appropriate and transfer $227,000 from Project 14-21 to Project 13-21
and $305,000 from Project 14-22 to Project 13-22. (Five votes required)
3. Authorize the City Manager to award a construction contract to the
lowest responsible bidder if the low bid is within the project budget.
4.5 115 Evandale Avenue, Tract No. 10175 - Accept Public Improvements.
Accept the public improvements for the development at 115 Evandale
Avenue for maintenance throughout their useful lives.
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4.6 900 Villa Street - Accept Public Improvements.
Accept the public improvements for the development at 900 Villa Street for
maintenance throughout their useful lives.
4.7 324 Bryant Street, Tract No. 10147 - Accept Public Improvements.
Accept the public improvements for the development at 324 Bryant Street
for maintenance throughout their useful lives.
4.8 948-976 California Street, Tract No. 10146 - Accept Public Improvements.
Accept the public improvements for the development at 948-976 California
Street for maintenance throughout their useful lives.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS
Marianna Grossman, Sustainable Silicon Valley Executive Director, presented information on green
building guidelines and the LEED certification process.
Don Letcher expressed concerns with the business practices of O'Malley's Sport Bar and the lack of
response by the City to his complaints.
Linda Curtis spoke in support of electric buses, and she expressed concerns with the parking
formula used by the City for development projects.
John Scarboro presented information regarding actions currently being conducted by local
governments and the City of Mountain View to address climate change.
Jim Neal expressed concerns with the 1033 Program, which is a program that allows Police
Departments to receive weapons from the military. Mr. Neal requested that any transfer of weapons
pursuant to this program be conducted transparently so that the public is informed.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
7. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kasperzak presented information regarding his attendance last week at the Joint
Venture Silicon Valley's forum on Community Choice Aggregation.
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THE STUDY SESSION WAS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING THE 6:30 P.M. SESSION.
8. STUDY SESSION
8.1 El Camino Real Precise Plan Public Draft.
Mayor Clark opened the Study Session at 6:57 p.m.
Mayor Clark and Vice Mayor McAlister recused themselves from consideration of this item and left
the meeting.
Councilmember Abe-Koga presided over the Study Session.
Associate Planner Eric Anderson presented an oral staff report and he, Community Development
Director Tsuda, Assistant Community Development Director Blount, Principal Planner Alkire, City
Attorney Quinn and Van Meter Williams Pollack LLP Architect Rick Williams, responded to
Council's questions.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Konrad Sosnow
Jack Miller
Thida Cornes
Bruce England. Mr. England also responded to Council's questions.
Larry Voytilla
Colin Heyne, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
Uri Pachter, Greenbelt Alliance. Mr. Pachter also responded to Council's questions.
Greg Unangst
Leticia Rios, translated by Arecely Mondragon
Jarrett Mullen
Karim Hyder
Sherri Cusimano
Dan Mountsier
Lenny Siegel
Jim Neal
Bill Maston. Mr. Maston also responded to Council's questions.
Elena Pacheco
Janet Lafleur
Linda Curtis
Cliff Chambers
Roy Mize
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9. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Quinn reported that although not required, Council has directed that a Closed Session
announcement be made that Council endorses the terms of a hut license agreement and expresses
continued support for moving forward with Google Fiber in the City of Mountain View.
10. ADJOURNMENT - At 10:18 p.m., Councilmember Abe-Koga adjourned the meeting
to the next Special Closed Session meeting to be held on Monday, September 29, 2014 at
5:00 p.m. in the Plaza Conference Room, 500 Castro Street.
ATTEST:
__________________________
LORRIE BREWER, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
__________________________
CHRISTOPHER R. CLARK
MAYOR
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Agenda
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 - 5:30 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 5:30 PM Tuesday, September 23, 2014
5:30 P.M.-CLOSED SESSION (TO BE HELD IN THE PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM)
1. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION)
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (§54956.8)—Properties: (1)
Evelyn Avenue and Highway 85, a portion of APN 158-37-009; (2) North side of Crittenden
Avenue, east of Shoreline Blvd, portions of APNs 116-22-022, 116-22-023 116-22-028
116-22-029; (3) 229/231 North Whisman Road, Municipal Operations Center/Fire Station 4 (APN
160-52-023)—Agency Negotiators: Dennis Drennan, Real Property Program Administrator and
Roger Jensen, Information Technology Director—Negotiating Parties: Google Fiber—Under
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for a Ground Lease
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION (TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Abe-Koga, Bryant, Inks, Kasperzak, Siegel, Vice Mayor McAlister, and Mayor
Clark.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
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 Approval of Minutes.
Recommendation(s): That City Council approve the minutes of the September 16, 2014 meeting.
Attachment(s): 09-16-14 Council Minutes
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 - 5:30 PM
4.2 Library Space Modifications , Project 11-27 - Authorize Design Services Agreement.
Recommendation(s): Authorize the City Manager to execute a Design Services Agreement with
Noll & Tam Architects of Berkeley, California, to provide architectural and
engineering design services for the Library Space Modifications, Project
11-27, for a total not-to-exceed fee of $131,600.
Attachment(s): Council Report
4.3 Doane and Drew Avenues Reconstruction, Projects 14-29 and 15-27 - Authorize Design
Professional Services Agreement.
Recommendation(s): Authorize the City Manager to execute a design professional services
agreement with BKF Engineers of San Jose to provide engineering design
services for the Doane and Drew Avenues Reconstruction, Projects 14-29
and 15-27, in an amount not to exceed $105,000.
Attachment(s): Council Report
4.4 2012-13 Water and Sewer Main Replacement, Projects 13-21 and 13-22 - Approve Plans
and Specifications/Authorize Bidding.
Recommendation(s): 1. Approve plans and specifications for the 2012-13 Miscellaneous Water
and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement, Projects 13-21 and 13-22, and
authorize staff to advertise the project for bids.
2. Appropriate and transfer $227,000 from Project 14-21 to Project 13-21
and $305,000 from Project 14-22 to Project 13-22. (Five votes required)
3. Authorize the City Manager to award a construction contract to the
lowest responsible bidder if the low bid is within the project budget.
Attachment(s): Council Report
4.5 115 Evandale Avenue, Tract No. 10175 - Accept Public Improvements.
Recommendation(s): Accept the public improvements for the development at 115 Evandale
Avenue for maintenance throughout their useful lives.
Attachment(s): Council Report
4.6 900 Villa Street - Accept Public Improvements.
Recommendation(s): Accept the public improvements for the development at 900 Villa Street for
maintenance throughout their useful lives.
Attachment(s): Council Report
4.7 324 Bryant Street, Tract No. 10147 - Accept Public Improvements.
Recommendation(s): Accept the public improvements for the development at 324 Bryant Street
for maintenance throughout their useful lives.
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 - 5:30 PM
Attachment(s): Council Report
4.8 948-976 California Street, Tract No. 10146 - Accept Public Improvements.
Recommendation(s): Accept the public improvements for the development at 948-976 California
Street for maintenance throughout their useful lives.
Attachment(s): Council Report
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 - None.
7. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Council at this time.
THE STUDY SESSION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 6:30 P.M. SESSION.
8. STUDY SESSION
8.1 El Camino Real Precise Plan Public Draft.
Recommendation(s): Review and comment on the El Camino Real Precise Plan public draft and
Environmental Impact Report.
Attachment(s): Study Session Memo
ATT 1 - Summary of Meetings
ATT 2 - Public Draft El Camino Real Precise Plan
ATT 3 - Public Draft Environmental Impact Report
ATT 4 - Summary of EPC
ATT 5 - Summary of CAG
ATT 6 - Community Benefits Memo
9. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next Council Meeting will be held on Monday, September 29, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 500 Castro Street.
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 - 5:30 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.
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 - 5:30 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.
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