City Council
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · October 21, 2014
Minutes
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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 21, 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 South Whisman Master Plan.
Deputy Zoning Administrator Denis presented an oral staff report and she, Community
Development Director Tsuda, Community Services Director de la Montaigne, Assistant Public
Works Director Solomon, Zoning Administrator Beaudin and City Manager Rich, responded to
Council's questions.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR IN SUPPORT OF THE PROJECT AND RESPONDING TO
COUNCIL'S QUESTIONS:
Dan Carroll, Pulte Homes Division Vice President of Land Acquisitions and Entitlement
Frank Kalcic, EFL Development
The Study Session concluded at 6:33 p.m.
6:30 P.M.-SPECIAL SESSION (HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
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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
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approval of Minutes.
MOTION - M/S Siegel/Abe-Koga - To approve the minutes for the
following meetings:
1. October 7, 2014; and
2. October 9, 2014.
Yes: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Bryant, Councilmember
Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor
McAlister, and Mayor Clark
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS
Jim Neal requested that Council amend the Voluntary Expenditure Ordinance to include
Independent Expenditures contributed by third party organizations to the expenditure totals allowed
by candidates.
Don Letcher expressed concerns with the City hiring outside auditors and requested that the Council
hire a City Auditor.
6. PUBLIC HEARING - None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Community Shuttle Pilot Program.
Transportation and Business Manager Forsberg presented an oral staff report and she, City Manager
Rich and Public Works Director Fuller, responded to Council's questions.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Barbara Huber
Jim Neal
Greg Coladonato
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MOTION - M/S Siegel/McAlister - To:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Google to
provide community shuttle program services, as well as make any minor
amendments, including extensions and removing the Alta Vista stop, to the
agreement; and
2. Direct staff to return to the City Council with an overview and update
regarding the community shuttle pilot program after it has been in
operation for one year.
Yes: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Bryant, Councilmember
Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember Siegel, Vice
Mayor McAlister, and Mayor Clark
8. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Siegel requested that Council consideration referring to the Council Procedures
Committee review of the Evolve Campaign's quest to reform the commercial side of Proposition 13.
By consensus, the matter was referred to the Council Procedures Committee for review and
recommendation to Council.
Vice Mayor McAlister reported on his attendance at the Eagle Scout Award event last weekend.
Councilmember Bryant requested that the newly seated Council or the Council Transportation
Committee position the City for Caltrains grade separate funding at the earliest opportunity in the
new year.
7:00 P.M. OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 6:30 P.M. SESSION -
CLOSED SESSION (HELD IN THE PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM)
9. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION)
At 8:05 p.m., an announcement was made by City Attorney Quinn, who described the items that
Council would consider on the Closed Session Agenda below.
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.1 Conference with Real Property Negotiator (§54956.8)—Property: Lot 4 (Portion of APN
158-20-069; no street address) and Lot 8 (APN 158-20-004; no street address) located on Hope
Street between W. Evelyn Avenue and Villa Street —Agency Negotiators: Randy Tsuda,
Community Development Director and Alex Andrade, Economic Development
Manager—Negotiating Party: Virgin Hotels North America, LLC—Under Negotiation: Price and
Terms of Payment for Lease of Real Property
10.2 Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (§54956.9(d)(1))—Name of Case:
Donald Sipple, et al. v. the City of Alameda, California, et al. and DOES 1 through 50 inclusive,
Los Angeles County Superior Court No. BC462270
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Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 8:13 p.m.
Councilmember Bryant recused herself from acting on Item 10.1.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Sarah McDermott, Unite Here Local 19 Research Analyst
Bill Maston, Maston Architect and Associates
Deb Pope
Mayor Clark closed the meeting to the public at 8:28 p.m.
11. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None.
12. ADJOURNMENT - At 9:05 p.m., Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting to the next
Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 in the Council Chambers, 500
Castro Street.
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Agenda
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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 21, 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 South Whisman Master Plan.
Recommendation(s): The purpose of this Study Session is to provide the City Council an update
on the South Whisman Master Plan and seek Council input on key topics,
including:
• Reduction of the neighborhood commercial area on Ferguson Drive;
• Revisions to the master site plan and street network; and
• Modification to the housing types to allow a lower-density
development.
Attachment(s): Study Session Memo
ATT 1 - Site Plan
6:30 P.M.-SPECIAL SESSION (TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014 - 5:00 PM
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Abe-Koga, Bryant, Inks, Kasperzak, Siegel, Vice Mayor McAlister, and Mayor
Clark.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approval of Minutes.
Recommendation(s): That City Council approve the minutes for the following meetings:
1. October 7, 2014; and
2. October 9, 2014.
Attachment(s): 10-07-14 Council Minutes
10-09-14 Council Minutes
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 - None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Community Shuttle Pilot Program.
Recommendation(s): 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Google to
provide community shuttle program services, as well as make any minor
amendments, including extensions, to the agreement.
2. Direct staff to return to the City Council with an overview and update
regarding the community shuttle pilot program after it has been in operation
for one year.
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Google--City and Community Involvement
ATT 2 - Comments Received at Community Meeting
ATT 3 - Comments Received on City Website
ATT 4 - Graphics
8. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Council at this time.
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014 - 5:00 PM
7:00 P.M. OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 6:30 P.M. SESSION -
CLOSED SESSION (TO BE HELD IN THE PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM)
9. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION)
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.1 Conference with Real Property Negotiator (§54956.8)—Property: Lot 4 (Portion of APN
158-20-069; no street address) and Lot 8 (APN 158-20-004; no street address) located on Hope
Street between W. Evelyn Avenue and Villa Street —Agency Negotiators: Randy Tsuda,
Community Development Director and Alex Andrade, Economic Development
Manager—Negotiating Party: Virgin Hotels North America, LLC—Under Negotiation: Price and
Terms of Payment for Lease of Real Property
10.2 Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (§54956.9(d)(1))—Name of Case:
Donald Sipple, et al. v. the City of Alameda, California, et al. and DOES 1 through 50 inclusive,
Los Angeles County Superior Court No. BC462270
11. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
12. ADJOURNMENT
The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 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.
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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.
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