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Mountain View, CA · October 14, 2014

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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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 October 14, 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 5:02 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 Review of Affordable Housing Fees. Administrative and Neighborhood Services Manager Lauzze presented an oral staff report and she, City Manager Rich and Community Development Director Tsuda, responded to Council's questions. SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH RECOMMENDATIONS: Lucas Ramirez Greg Unangst Robert Cox Pat Saucedo, Building Industry Association Phil Cosby, Peninsula Interfaith Action Joshua Howard, California Apartment Association Executive Director Maria Marroquin The Study Session concluded at 6:29 p.m. 6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION (HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. City of Mountain View Page 1 City Council MEETING MINUTES 10/14/2014 2. ROLL CALL Present: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Bryant, Councilmember Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor McAlister, and Mayor Clark 3. PRESENTATIONS 3.1 Mayor Clark presented a Proclamation Recognizing Mediation Week to John Greanias, Volunteer Mediator and Chairman of the Mountain View Mediation Program 3.2 VTA Director of Planning and Program Development John Ristow presented an update on the SR 85 Express Lane Project. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Item 4.3 was removed from the Consent Calendar. MOTION - M/S Siegel/Kasperzak - To approve the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried unanimously. 4.1 Approval of Minutes. That City Council approve the minutes of the September 29, 2014 meeting. 4.2 Adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 16.82 of the Mountain View City Code Related to Charges for Carry-Out Bags (Second Reading). Adopt Ordinance No. 15.14 Amending Section 16.82 of the Mountain View City Code Related to Charges for Carry-Out Bags. (First reading: 6-0-1; Clark absent) 4.3 Shoreline Boulevard Pathway Improvements, Project 15-32-Authorize Professional Services Agreement. City Manager Rich and Public Works Director Fuller responded to Council's questions. SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH RECOMMENDATIONS: Patrick Moore Carol Moholt MOTION - M/S Kasperzak/Bryant - To authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with BKF Engineers of San Jose to provide engineering design services for the Shoreline Boulevard Pathway Improvements, Project 15-32, in an amount not to exceed $215,000. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Mountain View Page 2 City Council MEETING MINUTES 10/14/2014 Yes: 6- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Bryant, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor McAlister, and Mayor Clark No: 1- Councilmember Inks 4.4 Appointment of Volunteer Mediators. Appoint 13 volunteer mediators to two-year terms ending June 2016 as shown in Attachment 1 to the Council report. 4.5 Final Map Approval, Tract No. 10261, 129 Ada Avenue. Adopt Resolution No. 17894 Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 10261, Accepting Dedications and Making Findings as Required by the City Code, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). 4.6 Stevens Creek Levee Improvements Study, Project 15-36 - Authorize Design Professional Services Contract. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with URS of Oakland to provide civil engineering services for the Stevens Creek Levee Improvements Study, Project 15-36, in a not-to-exceed amount of $190,000. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS Emil Margolis presented information regarding the Evolve organization and its efforts to reform the commercial side of Proposition 13, and he requested that Council support these efforts and adopt the organization's resolution calling for the reform. Patrick Moore spoke in support of Vision Zero, an effort to achieve zero bicycle and pedestrian injuries in the City, and he also presented various measures that the City could undertake to support these efforts. Stephanie Munoz requested Council's assistance in repairing her rental property in the City of Mountain View, due to a fire that occurred in the home several years ago. City of Mountain View Page 3 City Council MEETING MINUTES 10/14/2014 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 2015-2023 Draft Housing Element. Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 7:27 p.m. Planner Margaret Netto presented an oral staff report and she, and Environmental Science Associates Principal Alexa Washburn, responded to Council's questions. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Clark closed the Public Hearing at 7:39 p.m. MOTION - M/S Kasperzak/Bryant - To: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 17895 Amending the General Plan to Adopt the 2015-2023 Housing Element Update and an Addendum to the City of Mountain View 2030 General Plan and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program Environmental Impact Report (GPEIR), to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). 2. Adopt the 2015-2023 Draft Housing Element (Attachment 2 to the Council report). 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. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Council Appointee Request for Housing and Relocation Assistance. 1. Adopt a Resolution Approving Housing Relocation Assistance to the City Clerk, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). 2. Appropriate up to $180,000 in the General Fund Reserve. (Five votes required) Mayor Clark presented an oral report and he, City Manager Rich and Finance and Administrative Services Director Kong, responded to Council's questions. SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS: Jim Neal City of Mountain View Page 4 City Council MEETING MINUTES 10/14/2014 MOTION - M/S Siegel/Kasperzak - To: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 17896 Approving Housing Relocation Assistance to the City Clerk, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). 2. Appropriate up to $180,000 in the General Fund Reserve. (Five votes required) 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 8. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS Vice Mayor McAlister expressed appreciation to the Community Services Department staff for all its efforts in managing the Council Neighborhood Committee Meetings. 9. CLOSED SESSION REPORT None. 10. ADJOURNMENT - At 7:49 p.m., Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting to the next Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in Council Chambers, 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, OCTOBER 14, 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, October 14, 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 Review of Affordable Housing Fees. Recommendation(s): The purpose of this Council Study Session is to review the City's affordable housing fees to determine if there is Council interest in increasing any of those fees. If the Council is interested in changing any of the fees, a Council public hearing would be scheduled for December 9, 2014 to consider and take action on the fee increase. Attachment(s): Study Session Memo ATT 1 - Rental Housing Impact Fee Nexus Study ATT 2 - Jobs Housing Nexus Study ATT 3 - Council Report - December 11, 2012 6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION (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. City of Mountain View Page 1 of 5 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 - 5:00 PM 3. PRESENTATIONS 3.1 Proclamation Recognizing Mediation Week to be accepted by John Greanias, Volunteer Mediator and Chairman of the Mountain View Mediation Program 3.2 SR 85 Express Lane Project to be presented by John Ristow, VTA Director of Planning and Program Development 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 29, 2014 meeting. Attachment(s): 09-29-14 Council Minutes 4.2 Adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 16.82 of the Mountain View City Code Related to Charges for Carry-Out Bags (Second Reading). Recommendation(s): Adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 16.82 of the Mountain View City Code Related to Charges for Carry-Out Bags. (First reading: 6-0-1; Clark absent) Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Ordinance 4.3 Shoreline Boulevard Pathway Improvements, Project 15-32-Authorize Professional Services Agreement. Recommendation(s): Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with BKF Engineers of San Jose to provide engineering design services for the Shoreline Boulevard Pathway Improvements, Project 15-32, in an amount not to exceed $215,000. Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Scope of Work 4.4 Appointment of Volunteer Mediators. Recommendation(s): Appoint 13 volunteer mediators to two-year terms ending June 2016 as shown in Attachment 1 to the Council report. Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - List of Recommended Mediator Appointments 4.5 Final Map Approval, Tract No. 10261, 129 Ada Avenue. City of Mountain View Page 2 of 5 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 - 5:00 PM Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 10261, Accepting Dedications and Making Findings as Required by the City Code, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Resolution ATT 2 - Final Map ATT 3 - Tentative Map Conditions 4.6 Stevens Creek Levee Improvements Study, Project 15-36 - Authorize Design Professional Services Contract. Recommendation(s): Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with URS of Oakland to provide civil engineering services for the Stevens Creek Levee Improvements Study, Project 15-36, in a not-to-exceed amount of $190,000. Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Scope of Work and Fees 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 HEARING 6.1 2015-2023 Draft Housing Element. Recommendation(s): 1. Adopt a Resolution Amending the General Plan to Adopt the 2015-2023 Housing Element Update and an Addendum to the City of Mountain View 2030 General Plan and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program Environmental Impact Report (GPEIR), to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). 2. Adopt the 2015-2023 Draft Housing Element (Attachment 2 to the Council report). Attachment(s): Council Report ATT - 1 Resolution ATT - 2 Housing Element Update 2015-2025 ATT - 3 Housing Element Addendum City of Mountain View Page 3 of 5 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 - 5:00 PM 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Council Appointee Request for Housing and Relocation Assistance. Recommendation(s): 1. Adopt a Resolution Approving Housing Relocation Assistance to the City Clerk, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). 2. Appropriate up to $180,000 in the General Fund Reserve. (Five votes required) Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Resolution 8. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Council at this time. 9. CLOSED SESSION REPORT 10. ADJOURNMENT The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 500 Castro Street. 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, OCTOBER 14, 2014 - 5:00 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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