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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015 - 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 500 CASTRO ST. Christopher R. Clark, Councilmember Ken S. Rosenberg, Councilmember John M. Inks, Councilmember Patricia Showalter, Vice Mayor R. Michael Kasperzak, Jr., Councilmember Leonard M. Siegel, Councilmember Daniel H. Rich, City Manager Lorrie Brewer, City Clerk John McAlister, Mayor Jannie L. Quinn, City Attorney June 09, 2015 Council Chambers - 500 Castro St. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SHORELINE REGIONAL PARK COMMUNITY 6:30 P.M.-SPECIAL SESSION (HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 1. CALL TO ORDER President McAlister called the meeting to order at 6:46 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President McAlister led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Boardmember Clark, Boardmember Inks, Boardmember Kasperzak, Boardmember Rosenberg, Boardmember Siegel, Vice President Showalter, and President McAlister 4. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: M/S Showalter/Clark - To approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried unanimously. 4.1 Approval of Minutes. That the Board approve the following minutes: 1. May 19, 2015 Shoreline Regional Park Community meeting; and 2. May 26, 2015 Shoreline Regional Park Community meeting. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS Don Letcher expressed concerns with the City's website survey regarding community gardens being open to Santa Clara County residents, and suggested that only City residents should be invited to respond. Mr. Letcher also spoke in support of hiring an independent city auditor. City of Mountain View Page 1 City Council MEETING MINUTES 6/9/2015 Celestina Simon, representing Unite Here Local 19, spoke in support of affordable housing and a higher minimum wage. Carol Donahue, representing the Mountain View Performing Arts Committee, presented information regarding the Ballroom for a Cause fundraiser to be held on Wednesday, July 1st. Kevin Reilly expressed concerns with the future relocation of his long-term business in the North Bayshore area and with the inequitable relocation assistance provided by Google for the businesses located in this same area. Mr. Reilly also responded to Council's questions. Don Bahl expressed concerns with the City's website survey regarding community gardens being open to Santa Clara County residents, and suggested that only City residents should be allowed to respond. Mr. Bahl also expressed issues with accessibility to the Senior Community Gardens. Janet Kitajima expressed concerns that the Sports Pavilion did not offer off-peak and non-profit discount rates similar to other rental facilities in the City, and she requested that Council consider adding these rates so that the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society could afford to continue to meet there. Ms. Kitajima also responded to Council's questions. Barbara Goodwin presented information regarding community gardens, and expressed concerns with placing community gardens in public parks. Lisa Chung, representing State Senator Jerry Hill, presented information on Senator Hill's "Java with Jerry" informational meeting on Saturday, June 20th at the Clocktower Roasting Company from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Proposed Budget. Convene a public hearing, accept public comment, and provide input on the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Proposed Budget. President McAlister opened the Public Hearing at 8:23 p.m. Treasurer Kong presented an oral staff report and she, and Community Manager Rich, responded to the Board's questions. SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH RECOMMENDATIONS: Don Letcher Serge Bonte Barbara Goodwin President McAlister closed the Public Hearing at 8:43 p.m. No action was taken. City of Mountain View Page 2 City Council MEETING MINUTES 6/9/2015 7. ADJOURNMENT - At 10:17 p.m., President McAlister adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: APPROVED: ____________________________ ____________________________ LORRIE BREWER, MMC JOHN MCALISTER SECRETARY PRESIDENT City of Mountain View Page 3