City Council
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · November 12, 2014
Minutes
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 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
November 12, 2014 Council Chambers - 500 Castro Street
5:00 P.M.-CLOSED SESSION (HELD IN THE PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM)
1. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION)
At 5:00 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 Negotiator (§54956.8)—Property: 750 Moffett Boulevard (APN
153-19-007)—Agency Negotiators: Alex Andrade, Economic Development Manager, Randy Tsuda,
Community Development Director, Dennis Drennan, Real Property Program Administrator, and
Melissa Stevenson Diaz, Assistant City Manager—Negotiating Parties: Broadreach Capital Partners
and California Department of Transportation— Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for
Lease of Real Property and Access Easement
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. All Councilmembers were present.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT:
Craig Vought, Broadreach Capital Partners Managing Director
At 5:08 p.m., Mayor Clark closed the meeting to the public.
The Closed Session concluded at 6:11 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 6:32 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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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
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS WITH ITEM 4.1:
Don Letcher
MOTION - M/S Siegel/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 following minutes:
1. October 21, 2014 Council meeting; and
2. October 28, 2014 Council meeting.
4.2 Adopt a Resolution Updating the List of Designated Positions Required to
File Statements of Economic Interest.
Adopt Resolution No. 17904 Updating the List of Designated Positions
Required to File Statements of Economic Interest, to be read in title only,
further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS
Don Letcher expressed concerns with the political platforms of the Councilmembers-elect, and
requested that Council continue moving forward with the proposed precise plans and hold to the
decisions made with regard to not allowing housing in North Bayshore.
Job Lopez expressed appreciation to Councilmembers Abe-Koga, Bryant and Siegel for their service
to the City. Mr. Lopez also reminded the Councilmembers-elect, and the remaining seated
Councilmembers, that their jobs were not over with regard to implementing affordable housing.
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Lucas Ramirez expressed appreciation to KMVT, Project Sentinel, American Leadership Forum
Executive Director Chris Block, all of the Fishbowl Dialogue participants, Human Relations
Commission Liaison Kim Castro, Mayor Clark, Vice Mayor McAlister, Councilmembers
Abe-Koga, Inks and Kasperzak, Environmental Planning Commission Chair Cox, Vice Chair Kamei
and Commissioners Matichak and Scarboro, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee Chair Unangst
and Parks & Recreation Commissioner Thida Cornes and all the attendees for all of their efforts in
the organization and execution of the Civility Roundtable on Affordable Housing. Mr. Ramirez
also responded to Council's questions.
Jim Neal congratulated the Councilmembers-elect Pat Showalter, Ken Rosenberg and Lenny Siegel,
and he also spoke in support of delaying action on the precise plans so that the newly-seated Council
may consider these items. Mr. Neal also spoke in opposition to Bus Rapid Transit and High Speed
Rail in the City of Mountain View.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Planned Unit Development and Tentative Map for 450 North Whisman Road.
Mayor Clark opened the Public Hearing at 6:50 p.m.
Senior Planner Plambaeck, Public Works Director Fuller and SummerHill Homes Director of
Development Jonathan Fearn presented oral reports and they, Zoning Administrator Beaudin and
City Attorney Quinn, responded to Council's questions.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR IN SUPPORT OF THE PROJECT AND/OR WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Kelly Ketchmark, Wagon Wheel Neighborhood Association President
Ken Brent, Tyrella Court Townhomes Homeowners Association
Scott Haber
Jelana Carbine
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROJECT:
Steve Warr
Mayor Clark closed the Public Hearing at 7:39 p.m.
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MOTION - M/S McAlister/Kasperzak - To:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 17905 Conditionally Approving a Planned Unit
Development Permit for a 37-Unit Residential Development at 450 North
Whisman Road, including a 7' tall fence and removal of the meandering
path, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the
Council report); and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 17906 Conditionally
Approving a Tentative Map to Subdivide a 6.4-Acre Lot into 37 Residential
Lots and 2 Common Lots with a Private Street, Shared Driveways, Guest
Parking, and Landscaping at 450 North Whisman Road, to be read in title
only, further reading waived (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
6.2 858 Sierra Vista Avenue.
Mayor Clark opened the Public Hearing at 7:52 p.m.
Assistant Planner Diana Pancholi presented an oral staff report and she, and Developer/Owner Paul
Ryan, responded to Council's questions.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Clark closed the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m.
MOTION - M/S Kasperzak/McAlister - To:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 17907 Approving a Planned Community Permit, a
Development Review Permit, and Heritage Tree Removal Permit for a
4-Unit Residential Development and Removal of Two Heritage Trees at 858
Sierra Vista Avenue, including a determination that the project is
Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, to be
read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council
Report); and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 17908 Approving a Tentative Map
to Subdivide an existing lot totaling 22,654 square feet into four residential
lots and one lot for a common driveway access at 858 Sierra Vista Avenue,
to be read in title only, further reading waived (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
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6.3 1101 El Camino Real West Residential Project (Harv's).
Mayor Clark opened the Public Hearing at 8:08 p.m.
Vice Mayor McAlister recused himself from acting on this item and left the meeting.
Associate Planner Hagan and Sares Regis Group Chief Development Officer Dave Hopkins
presented oral reports and they, Assistant Community Development Director Blount, City Manager
Rich, City Attorney Quinn and Project Manager Gil, responded to Council's questions.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS WITH THE PROJECT:
Nancy Achter. Ms. Achter also responded to Council's questions.
Christy Allen
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR IN SUPPORT OF THE PROJECT:
Ravit Ortiz
Mayor Clark closed the Public Hearing at 9:06 p.m.
MOTION - M/S Inks/Bryant - To:
1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 1101 El Camino Real
West residential project (Attachment 1 to the Council report); 2. Adopt
Resolution No. 17909 Conditionally Approving a General Plan Land Use
Map Amendment to Change the Rear Portion of the Property at 1101 El
Camino Real West from Medium-Low Density Residential to Mixed-Use
Corridor, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 2 to
the Council report); 3. Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map
of the City of Mountain View for the Rear Portion of the Property at 1101
El Camino Real West from the R2-9sd (One- and Two-Family
Residential-Special Design) District to the CRA (Commercial/
Residential-Arterial) District, to be read in title only, further reading
waived, and set a second reading for December 9, 2014 (Attachment 3 to the
Council report); 4. Adopt Resolution No. 17910 Conditionally Approving a
Conditional Use Permit and a Development Review Permit to Construct a
52-Unit, 4-Story Residential Condominium Project with a 35 Percent
Density Bonus Request and One Level of Underground Parking, and a
Heritage Tree Removal Permit to Remove One Heritage Tree at 1101 El
Camino Real West, to be read in title only, further reading waived
(Attachment 4 to the Council report); and 5. Adopt Resolution No. 17911
Conditionally Approving a Tentative Parcel Map to Create 52
Condominium Units on a 0.98-Acre Lot at 1101 El Camino Real West, to be
read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 5 to the Council
report).
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 5- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Bryant, Councilmember
Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, and Mayor Clark
No: 1- Councilmember Siegel
Recused: 1- Vice Mayor McAlister
7. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Inks reported that the Avenidas Board of Directors is currently working on the
remodel of its Palo Alto facility, which is using the Mountain View Senior Center as a model.
8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT - At 9:33 p.m., Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting to the next
Special Council Meeting to be held on Monday, November 17, 2014 in the Council
Chambers, 500 Castro Street.
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Agenda
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 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 Wednesday, November 12, 2014
5:00 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 Negotiator (§54956.8)—Property: 750 Moffett Boulevard (APN
153-19-007)—Agency Negotiators: Alex Andrade, Economic Development Manager, Randy Tsuda,
Community Development Director, Dennis Drennan, Real Property Program Administrator, and
Melissa Stevenson Diaz, Assistant City Manager—Negotiating Parties: Broadreach Capital Partners
and California Department of Transportation— Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for
Lease of Real Property and Access Easement
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.
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 - 5:00 PM
4.1 Approval of Minutes.
Recommendation(s): That City Council approve the following minutes:
1. October 21, 2014 Council meeting; and
2. October 28, 2014 Council meeting.
Attachment(s): 10-21-14 Council Minutes
10-28-14 Council Minutes
4.2 Adopt a Resolution Updating the List of Designated Positions Required to File
Statements of Economic Interest.
Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution Updating the List of Designated Positions Required
to File Statements of Economic Interest, to be read in title only, further
reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution
ATT 2 - Appendix A
ATT 3 - Appendix B
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
6.1 Planned Unit Development and Tentative Map for 450 North Whisman Road.
Recommendation(s): 1. Adopt a Resolution Conditionally Approving a Planned Unit
Development Permit for a 37-Unit Residential Development at 450 North
Whisman Road, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment
1 to the Council report).
2. Adopt a Resolution Conditionally Approving a Tentative Map to
Subdivide a 6.4-Acre Lot into 37 Residential Lots and 2 Common Lots with
a Private Street, Shared Driveways, Guest Parking, and Landscaping at 450
North Whisman Road, to be read in title only, further reading waived
(Attachment 2 to the Council report).
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 - 5:00 PM
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution for PUD Permit
ATT 2 - Resolution for Tentative Map
ATT 3 - Location Map
ATT 4 - Project Plans
ATT 5 - Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
ATT 6 - Mitigation Monitoring Plan
6.2 858 Sierra Vista Avenue.
Recommendation(s): a) Adopt a Resolution Approving a Planned Community Permit, a
Development Review Permit, and Heritage Tree Removal Permit for a
4-Unit Residential Development and Removal of Two Heritage Trees at
858 Sierra Vista Avenue, including a determination that the project is
Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, to be
read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council
Report).
b) Adopt a Resolution Approving a Tentative Map to Subdivide an
existing lot totaling 22,654 square feet into four residential lots and one lot
for a common driveway access at 858 Sierra Vista Avenue, to be read in
title only, further reading waived (Attachment 2 to the council report).
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution Planned Unit Development (PUD)
ATT 2 - Resolution Tentative Map
ATT 3 - Location Map
ATT 4 - Plan Set
ATT 5 - Arborist Report
ATT 6- General Plan Compliance
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 - 5:00 PM
6.3 1101 El Camino Real West Residential Project (Harv's).
Recommendation(s): 1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 1101 El Camino
Real West residential project (Attachment 1 to the Council report);
2. Adopt a Resolution Conditionally Approving a General Plan
Land Use Map Amendment to Change the Rear Portion of the Property
at 1101 El Camino Real West from Medium-Low Density Residential to
Mixed-Use Corridor, to be read in title only, further reading waived
(Attachment 2 to the Council report);
3. Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of
Mountain View for the Rear Portion of the Property at 1101 El Camino
Real West from the R2-9sd (One- and Two-Family Residential-Special
Design) District to the CRA (Commercial/Residential-Arterial) District,
to be read in title only, further reading waived, and set a second reading
for December 9, 2014 (Attachment 3 to the Council report);
4. Adopt a Resolution Conditionally Approving a Conditional Use
Permit and a Development Review Permit to Construct a 52-Unit,
4-Story Residential Condominium Project with a 35 Percent Density
Bonus Request and One Level of Underground Parking, and a Heritage
Tree Removal Permit to Remove One Heritage Tree at 1101 El Camino
Real West, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 4
to the Council report); and
5. Adopt a Resolution Conditionally Approving a Tentative Parcel
Map to Create 52 Condominium Units on a 0.98-Acre Lot at 1101 El
Camino Real West, to be read in title only, further reading waived
(Attachment 5 to the Council report).
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 - 5:00 PM
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Mitigated Negative Declaration
ATT 2 - General Plan Map Amendment
ATT 3 - Zoning Map Amendment
ATT 4 - Findings Report
ATT 5 - Tentative Map
ATT 6 - Project Vicinity Map
ATT 7 - EPC Study Session March 19, 2014
ATT 8 - EPC Staff Report Oct. 1, 2014
ATT 9 - EPC Summary Notes
ATT 10 - Density Bonus Request Letter
ATT 11 - Project Plans
7. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Council at this time.
8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
9. ADJOURNMENT
The next Council Meeting will be held on Monday, November 17, 2014, at 5:00 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
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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 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 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
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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
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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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