City Council
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · October 6, 2015
Minutes
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 - 5:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PLAZA & 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
October 06, 2015 Plaza & Council Chambers - 500 Castro St.
5:30 P.M.-STUDY SESSION (HELD IN THE PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McAlister called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Inks, Councilmember
Kasperzak, Councilmember Rosenberg, Councilmember Siegel, Vice
Mayor Showalter, and Mayor McAlister
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 400 San Antonio Road Overview of Proposed Mixed-Use Project.
Deputy Zoning Administrator Denis, Community Development Director Tsuda, Prometheus Real
Estate Group, Inc., Senior Development Manager Nathan Tuttle and Studio T Square Architect
Chek Tang presented oral reports and they, City Attorney Quinn and City Manager Rich, responded
to Council's questions.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Lucas Ramirez
Don Bahl
DJ Bahl. Mr. Bahl also responded to Council's questions.
Bruce Berger
Suzanne Ah-Tye. Ms. Ah-Tye also responded to Council's questions.
Serge Bonte
Nancy Morimoto, Greater San Antonio Community Association Boardmember
Barbara Goodwin
Bill Cranston
The Study Session concluded at 6:57 p.m.
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6:30 P.M.- SPECIAL SESSION (HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor McAlister called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Inks, Councilmember
Kasperzak, Councilmember Rosenberg, Councilmember Siegel, Vice
Mayor Showalter, and Mayor McAlister
3. PRESENTATION
3.1 Jim Hickey of Summerhill Housing Group, representing the Silicon Valley Leadership Group,
presented information regarding the Annual Turkey Trot.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION - M/S Kasperzak/Inks - To approve all items on the Consent
Calendar. The motion carried unanimously.
4.1 Approval of Minutes.
That City Council approve the following minutes:
1. July 2, 2015 City Council meeting;
2. September 8, 2015 City Council meeting; and
3. September 15, 2015 City Council meeting.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS WITH ITEM 4.1(3):
Gary Wesley
4.2 Acceptance and Appropriation of Federal Funds Designated for the Fiscal
Year 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
1. Accept $11,457 in grant funds from the Fiscal Year 2015 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to support a Systems
Specialist position in the Police Department.
2. Appropriate $11,457 for the acceptance and expenditure of the grant
funds. (Five votes required)
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4.3 Acceptance and Appropriation of Federal Funds Designated for the Fiscal
Year 2015 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program.
1. Accept $11,001 in grant funds from the Fiscal Year 2015 Bulletproof
Vest Partnership Grant Program to assist with the purchase of bulletproof
vests for the Police Department.
2. Appropriate $11,001 for the acceptance and expenditure of the grant
funds. (Five votes required)
4.4 Final Map Approval, Tract No. 10320, 450 North Whisman Road.
Adopt Resolution No. 17989 Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 10320,
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).
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS
Don Letcher expressed appreciation to Councilmember Siegel for speaking up for the residents of
the City of Mountain View on various issues.
Gary Wesley presented information on the City of Campbell's rent mediation program.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR SHARING THEIR INDIVIDUAL STORIES WITH RENT
INCREASES AND/OR EXPRESSING CONCERNS WITH THE LACK OF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AND THE NEED FOR RENT STABILIZATION IN THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN
VIEW:
Kim Thompson
Joceline Montebello
Adera Ahern
Anna Antonio
Vernorris Taylor
Nerissa VanTuyl
Elizabeth Mabey
Patrick Moore
Elena Pacheco
Alejandro Chavez
Joan MacDonald
Marilu Cuesta
Carlos Castiblanco, speaking in English, translated in Spanish
Paula Zenti
Sally Lieber. Ms. Lieber also spoke in support of gun control.
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SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCE AS LANDORDS/RENTAL
HOUSING MANAGERS/INDIVIDUALS WITH FAIR RENTAL PRACTICES AND/OR
EXPRESSING CONCERNS WITH RENT STABILIZATION:
Kai Zhu
Jim Yan
Unidentified woman
Jim Neal
Chunchi Me
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Public Meeting on Downtown Business Improvement Districts (BIDs).
Mayor McAlister opened the Public Hearing at 7:56 p.m.
Business Development Specialist Chew presented an oral staff report.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor McAlister closed the Public Hearing at 8:01 p.m.
MOTION - M/S Kaseperzak/Inks - To:
1. Preliminarily approve the report from the Central Business Association;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 17990 of the City Council Declaring Its Intention
to Levy Assessments for the Downtown Mountain View Business
Improvement District No. 1, to be read in title only, further reading waived,
and set a public hearing date of November 10, 2015 (Attachment 1 to the
Council report); and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 17991 of the City Council Declaring Its Intention
to Levy Assessments for the Downtown Mountain View Business
Improvement District No. 2, to be read in title only, further reading waived,
and set a public hearing date of November 10, 2015 (Attachment 2 to the
Council report).
The motion carried unanimously.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Hope Street Lots Development.
Community Development Director Tsuda and Robert Green Company Principal Robert Green
presented oral reports and responded to Council's questions.
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SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS WITH THE PROPOSED
PROJECT:
Patrick Moore
MOTION - M/S Clark/Kasperzak - To authorize the City Manager, or his
designee, to continue discussions with The Robert Green Company
regarding development of the Hope Street lots.
Yes: 6- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember
Rosenberg, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor Showalter, and
Mayor McAlister
No: 1- Councilmember Inks
7.2 Appeal of Sharon and Jim Hayes Regarding the Revocation of Building
Permit Numbers 2015-1348, 2015-1349, and 2015-1521 at 2164 University
Avenue.
Mayor McAlister opened the Public Hearing at 8:33 p.m.
City Attorney Quinn and Assistant Community Development Director Blount presented oral reports
and they, and Community Development Director Tsuda, Development Services Coordinator
Woodworth and Assistant Building Official Basinger, responded to Council's questions.
APPELLANT SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR IN SUPPORT OF THE APPEAL AND
RESPONDING TO COUNCIL'S QUESTIONS:
Eric McAllister, Attorney
Jim Hayes
Mrs. Hayes (Mr. Hayes' mother)
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR IN SUPPORT OF THE APPEAL AND/OR EXPRESSING
CONCERNS:
Jim Neal
Stephanie Munoz
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH INFORMATION
RELATIVE TO THE APPEAL:
Jay Tang
Barbara Williams
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR REBUTTING NEW INFORMATION PRESENTED:
Eric McAllister
Jim Hayes
Katherine Hayes (Mr. Hayes' wife)
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MOTION - M/S Siegel/Inks - To adopt Resolution No. 17992 Overturning
the Building Official's Revocation of the Building Permit Numbers
2015-1348, 2015-1349, and 2015-1521, and Granting the Appeal of Sharon
and Jim Hayes for the Property Located at 2164 University Avenue, with
the following additional language: "Now, Therefore, be it resolved, that the
City Council hereby finds that while Appellants' work on the companion
unit exceeded the scope of the work authorized by the permits and extended
the useful life of the companion unit, the City is estopped from revoking the
permits and directs the Building Department to process the appropriate
permits to allow the completion of the structure on the property at 2164
University Avenue," to be read in title only, further reading waived
(Attachment 1 to the Council report).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Councilmember Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember
Siegel, and Mayor McAlister
No: 3- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Rosenberg, and Vice Mayor
Showalter
MOTION - M/S Kasperzak/Siegel - To continue the meeting past 10:00
p.m. to consider the remaining items on the agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember
Rosenberg, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor Showalter, and
Mayor McAlister
No: 1- Councilmember Inks
Council recessed at 10:44 p.m. and reconvened at 10:58 p.m.
7.3 Downtown Committee Bylaws.
Business Specialist Chew presented an oral staff report and she, and City Manager Rich, responded
to Council's questions.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor McAlister closed the public comment period.
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MOTION - M/S Clark/Showalter - To adopt Resolution No. 17993
Amending Articles II, III, IV, and VI of the Bylaws for the Downtown
Committee Regarding Purpose, Downtown Area, Membership, and Duties
(Change to the Seat Composition), which includes removing the
Councilmember position by deleting Article IV, Membership Section 1(e),
and changing one position from Downtown Business Property Owner to a
Business At-Large position, to be read in title only, further reading waived
(Attachment 1 to the Council report).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Inks, Councilmember
Rosenberg, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor Showalter, and
Mayor McAlister
No: 1- Councilmember Kasperzak
8. ITEMS INITIATED BY COUNCIL
8.1 Fair Rental Practices Program.
Direct staff to prepare a fair rental practices program for Mountain View
rental property owners and managers consistent with Council direction and
return to Council for approval.
Councilmember Kasperzak presented an oral report and responded to Council's questions.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Stephanie Munoz
Edie Keating
Allison Bridges, representing the League of Women Voters. Ms. Bridges also responded to
Council's questions.
Carol Lamont
Evan Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz also responded to Council's questions.
Lucas Ramirez
Philip Cosby
Patrick Moore
Juliet Brodie. Ms. Brodie also responded to Council's questions.
Michael Pierce. Mr. Pierce also responded to Council's questions.
Regan Avery
Tod Spieker
Angel Santuario. Mr. Santuario also responded to Council's questions.
Joshua Howard, representing the California Apartment Association. Mr. Howard also responded to
Council's questions.
Tian Harter
Joan MacDonald
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MOTION - M/S Kasperzak/Showalter - To direct staff to prepare an
approximation of program costs and timing for implementation of a fair
rental housing program based on, but not limited to, the following elements:
- 1 year rent increases
- 90-day rent increase notices
- tenants' right to a lease and lease renewals
- right to opt out of a lease
- agreement not to evict in order to increase rents
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Inks, Councilmember
Kasperzak, Councilmember Rosenberg, Councilmember Siegel,
Vice Mayor Showalter, and Mayor McAlister
9. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kasperzak reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities Conference
in San Jose last week.
Councilmember Siegel reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities Conference in
San Jose last week, as well as his attendance at the Valley Transportation Authority El Camino Real
Rapid Transit Policy Advisory Board meeting.
Councilmember Clark reported on his participation in the Silicon Valley Leadership Group's fall trip
to Washington D.C.
Vice Mayor Showalter reported on her attendance at the attendance at the League of California
Cities Conference in San Jose last week.
By consensus, staff was directed to agendize an item regarding Campaign Disclosures in the Spring
of 2016.
MOTION - M/S - To direct the City Attorney to prepare a version of her
report on Campaign practices for public release when she has time, within
reason.
Yes: 7- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Inks, Councilmember
Kasperzak, Councilmember Rosenberg, Councilmember Siegel,
Vice Mayor Showalter, and Mayor McAlister
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Quinn reported that the City has resolved the outstanding litigation of Zachary Platt
vs. the City of Mountain View and Leslie Stahl, Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No.
114CV272157 Personal Injury case, settled in the amount of $55,000.
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11. ADJOURNMENT - At 12:45 a.m., Mayor McAlister adjourned the meeting to the next
Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in Council Chambers, 500 Castro
Street.
ATTEST:
__________________________
LORRIE BREWER, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
__________________________
JOHN McALISTER
MAYOR
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Agenda
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 - 5:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND NOTICE PLAZA & 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 Jannie L. Quinn, City Attorney
John McAlister, Mayor
Plaza & Council Chambers - 500 Castro St. 5:30 PM Tuesday, October 6, 2015
5:30 P.M.-STUDY SESSION (TO BE HELD IN THE PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Clark, Inks, Kasperzak, Rosenberg, Siegel, Vice Mayor Showalter, and Mayor
McAlister
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 400 San Antonio Road Overview of Proposed Mixed-Use Project.
Recommendation(s): The purpose of this Study Session is to provide an overview of the revised
project at 400 San Antonio Road, as well as to obtain Council direction
regarding the proposed design, massing, and potential public benefits.
Attachment(s): Study Session Memo
ATT 1 - Location Map
ATT 2 - Project Plans
ATT 3 - Applicant Letter
ATT 4 - List of Public Benefits
6:30 P.M.- SPECIAL SESSION (TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Clark, Inks, Kasperzak, Rosenberg, Siegel, Vice Mayor Showalter, and Mayor
McAlister
3. PRESENTATION
3.1 Silicon Valley Leadership Group Turkey Trot
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 - 5:30 PM
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 following minutes:
1. July 2, 2015 City Council meeting;
2. September 8, 2015 City Council meeting; and
3. September 15, 2015 City Council meeting.
Attachment(s): 07-02-15 Council Minutes
09-08-15 Council Minutes
09-15-15 Council Minutes
4.2 Acceptance and Appropriation of Federal Funds Designated for the Fiscal Year 2015
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
Recommendation(s): 1. Accept $11,457 in grant funds from the Fiscal Year 2015 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to support a Systems
Specialist position in the Police Department.
2. Appropriate $11,457 for the acceptance and expenditure of the grant
funds. (Five votes required)
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - 2015 JAG Local Solicitation Allocations
4.3 Acceptance and Appropriation of Federal Funds Designated for the Fiscal Year 2015
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program.
Recommendation(s): 1. Accept $11,001 in grant funds from the Fiscal Year 2015 Bulletproof
Vest Partnership Grant Program to assist with the purchase of bulletproof
vests for the Police Department.
2. Appropriate $11,001 for the acceptance and expenditure of the grant
funds. (Five votes required)
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - BVP Fact Sheet
ATT 2 - BVP Award Email
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 - 5:30 PM
4.4 Final Map Approval, Tract No. 10320, 450 North Whisman Road.
Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 10320,
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
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 Public Meeting on Downtown Business Improvement Districts (BIDs).
Recommendation(s): 1. Hold a public meeting on the Downtown Business Improvement
District.
2. Preliminarily approve the report from the Central Business Association.
3. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Declaring Its Intention to Levy
Assessments for the Downtown Mountain View Business Improvement
District No. 1, to be read in title only, further reading waived, and set a
public hearing date of November 10, 2015 (Attachment 1 to the Council
report).
4. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Declaring Its Intention to Levy
Assessments for the Downtown Mountain View Business Improvement
District No. 2, to be read in title only, further reading waived, and set a
public hearing date of November 10, 2015 (Attachment 2 to the Council
report).
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution BID No. 1
ATT 2 - Resolution BID No. 2
ATT 3 - CBA Report
ATT 4 - BID Map
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 - 5:30 PM
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Hope Street Lots Development.
Recommendation(s): Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to continue discussions with
The Robert Green Company regarding development of the Hope Street lots.
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Council Study Session—January 20, 2015
ATT 2 - Council Meeting—March 31, 2015
7.2 Appeal of Sharon and Jim Hayes Regarding the Revocation of Building Permit Numbers
2015-1348, 2015-1349, and 2015-1521 at 2164 University Avenue.
Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution Upholding the Chief Building Official’s Revocation of
Building Permit Numbers 2015-1348, 2015-1349, and 2015-1521, and
Deny the Appeal of Sharon and Jim Hayes for the Property Located at 2164
University Avenue, to be read in title only, further reading waived
(Attachment 1 to the Council report).
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution
ATT 2 - Owner's Appeal
ATT 3 - Chronology of Events with Attachments 8-13
ATT 4 - Permit No. 2015-1348 Application
ATT 5 - Permit No. 2015-1349 Application
ATT 6 - Permit No. 2015-1521 Application
ATT 7 - Photographs
ATT 8 - Stop Work Notice
ATT 9 - June 19, 2015 Correspondence
ATT 10 - June 25, 2015 Correspondence
ATT 11 - July 2, 2015 Correspondence
ATT 12 - July 17, 2015 Correspondence
ATT 13 - August 10, 2015 Notice of Appeal
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 - 5:30 PM
7.3 Downtown Committee Bylaws.
Recommendation(s): The Downtown Committee recommends the following:
Adopt a Resolution Amending Articles II, III, IV, and VI of the Bylaws for
the Downtown Committee Regarding Purpose, Downtown Area,
Membership, and Duties (Change to the Seat Composition), to be read in
title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution
ATT 2 - December 12, 2006 City Council Report
ATT 3 - Downtown Committee May 5, 2015 Memo and Minutes
ATT 4 - Alternative Resolution
8. ITEMS INITIATED BY COUNCIL
8.1 Fair Rental Practices Program.
Recommendation(s): Direct staff to prepare a fair rental practices program for Mountain View
rental property owners and managers consistent with Council direction and
return to Council for approval.
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Report on Voluntary Fair Rental Practices, City of San Rafael
ATT 2 - Rent Stabilization Advisory, City of Healdsburg
9. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Council at this time.
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
11. ADJOURNMENT
The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, 500 Castro Street.
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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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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 Thursday at
6:30 p.m., Saturday at 10:00 a.m., and Sunday at 5:00 p.m. following that week's Council meeting. 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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