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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 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 October 13, 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/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President McAlister called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. Downtown Committee Member Shaikh led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Boardmember Clark, Boardmember Inks, Boardmember Kasperzak, Boardmember Rosenberg, Boardmember Siegel, Vice President Showalter, and President McAlister 3. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION - M/S Kasperzak/Inks - To approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried unanimously. 3.1 Shoreline Boulevard Interim Bus Lane and Utility Improvements, Project 16-58 - Authorize Professional Services Agreement. That the Board approve the following minutes: 1. June 9, 2015 Shoreline Regional Park Community meeting; 2. June 16, 2015 Shoreline Regional Park Community meeting; 3. June 23, 2015 Shoreline Regional Park Community meeting; 4. July 2, 2015 Shoreline Regional Park Community meeting; and 5. September 15, 2015 Shoreline Regional Park Community meeting. City of Mountain View Page 1 City Council MEETING MINUTES 10/13/2015 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS Joan MacDonald presented information regarding her neighbor's daughter's rental situation where code violations were not addressed by the landlord. Ms. MacDonald also responded to Council's questions. Phil Cosby expressed appreciation to Council for moving forward with consideration of potential fair rental practices, and he expressed concerns with volunteer plans and read an excerpt from East Palo Alto Community Legal Services Attorney Daniel Saver's analysis on mediation services for rental increases. Mr. Cosby also responded to Council's questions. Paula Perez, speaking in Spanish, translated in English, presented rent increase letters and eviction notices, illustrating actions that are taking place in the community. Ms. Perez stated that the community is living in fear and she requested that Council take action and adopt a rent control moratorium. Ms. Perez also responded to Council's questions. Jim Neal presented information on the fair rental practices of his landlord. Mr. Neal also suggested that Council not approve any more office projects. Mr. Neal also responded to Council's questions. Steve Rasmussen expressed concern with the recent rent increases affecting members in the community, including employees of his business, The Milk Pail. Mike Fischetti suggested that data is being provided by the members of the community repeatedly coming before Council expressing concerns with rent increases and the need to leave the City. Mr. Fischetti also requested that the Landlords in the community be asked to provide data. Ms. Fischetti also expressed concerns with the effectiveness of volunteer programs. Angel Santuario expressed concerns that Council was not adopting a rent control moratorium. 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.1 North Bayshore Transportation Infrastructure Update. Receive an update on the planning, design, and construction of North Bayshore transportation improvements. Public Works Director Fuller presented an oral staff report, and he, Community Development Director Tsuda, Community Manager Rich and Counsel Quinn, responded to the Board's questions. SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH RECOMMENDATIONS: Jim Neal Jeral Poskey, Google Transportation Manager No action was taken. City of Mountain View Page 2 City Council MEETING MINUTES 10/13/2015 6. ADJOURNMENT - At 10:08 p.m., President McAlister adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: APPROVED: ____________________________ ____________________________ LORRIE BREWER, MMC JOHN MCALISTER SECRETARY PRESIDENT City of Mountain View Page 3