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Mountain View, CA · September 23, 2014

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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 City of Mountain View Page 1 City Council MEETING MINUTES 9/23/2014 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. City of Mountain View Page 2 City Council MEETING MINUTES 9/23/2014 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. City of Mountain View Page 3 City Council MEETING MINUTES 9/23/2014 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 City of Mountain View Page 4 City Council MEETING MINUTES 9/23/2014 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 City of Mountain View Page 5

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 City of Mountain View Page 1 of 5 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. City of Mountain View Page 2 of 5 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. City of Mountain View Page 3 of 5 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. City of Mountain View Page 4 of 5 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. City of Mountain View Page 5 of 5

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