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Regular Meeting

Mountain View, CA · November 17, 2015

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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015 - 5:00 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 November 17, 2015 Council Chambers - 500 Castro St. THIS SPECIAL MEETING WAS TELECONFERENCED (G.M.T. TIME ZONE) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(b) WITH COUNCILMEMBER CLARK PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING FROM CITIZENM LONDON BANKSIDE, 20 LAVINGTON ST., LONDON GB SE1 0NZ. THE TELECONFERENCE LOCATION WAS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AND AN AGENDA FOR THE MEETING WAS POSTED AT THAT LOCATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(b)(3). MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY AT THIS LOCATION. 5:00 P.M.-STUDY SESSION (HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor McAlister called the meeting to order at 5:02 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, PART I 3.1 Potential Study of Areas for Additional Residential Units. Principal Planner Alkire presented an oral staff report and he, City Manager Rich and Community Development Director Tsuda, responded to Council's questions. City of Mountain View Page 1 City Council MEETING MINUTES 11/17/2015 SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH RECOMMENDATIONS: Robert Cox Greg Unangst Liz Ambra. Ms. Ambra also responded to Council's questions. Lucas Ramirez. Mr. Ramirez also responded to Council's questions. Perry Hariri, Fortbay. Mr. Hariri also responded to Council's questions. Tom Quaglia, Signature Development Group Thida Cornes Joan MacDonald The Study Session concluded at 6:45 p.m. 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 6:58 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ROLL CALL Present: 6- Councilmember Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember Rosenberg, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor Showalter, and Mayor McAlister Absent: 1- Councilmember Clark 3. PRESENTATION 3.1 Mayor McAlister presented a Certificate of Recognition for Vineet A. Ranade for winning the 1st place award in the physics category at the Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship, which was accepted by Santa Clara Valley Science and Technology Fair Association Boardmember Forrest Williams 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Don Letcher requested that Item 4.1 be removed from the Consent Calendar. MOTION - M/S Kasperzak/Siegel - To approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Councilmember Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember Rosenberg, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor Showalter, and Mayor McAlister Absent: 1- Councilmember Clark City of Mountain View Page 2 City Council MEETING MINUTES 11/17/2015 4.1 Approval of Minutes. That Council approve the minutes of the October 27, 2015 Council meeting. SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS: Don Letcher 4.2 Santa Clara County Public Health Department Grant Award for Two Hydration Stations. Approve and appropriate $10,000 in grant funds, to the Community Services Department-Parks, from the Santa Clara County Public Health Department for the purchase and installation of a hydration station at the Stevens Creek Trail intersection at La Avenida and another at Cuesta Park. (Five votes required) SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR IN SUPPORT: Thida Cornes 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS Don Letcher expressed concerns with the use of funds from the Shoreline Regional Park Community. Lucas Ramirez spoke in support of "unbundled parking" for the Planned Community Development projects in the San Antonio area, and/or residential permit parking programs. Anthony Pineda expressed concerns with the incorrect diversity data that had been previously provided to Council, and he presented statistical information on the racial backgrounds in the community. Mr. Pineda also expressed concerns with gentrification in the City of Mountain View. Mr. Pineda also responded to Council's questions. Cherie Walkowiak presented an update on the planned bicycle field trip to the City of Davis on Monday, December 7th. Joan MacDonald, representing the Advocates for Affordable Housing, presented information on rent control, as it relates to the Costa Hawkins Act, and "just cause" eviction. Jim Neal expressed concerns with the amount of office development and its affect on the housing imbalance in the City of Mountain View. City of Mountain View Page 3 City Council MEETING MINUTES 11/17/2015 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Don Bahl presented information on a car burglary in the parking lot located at 400 Hope Street, as well as other crimes in the area. Mr. Bahl also responded to Council's questions. Edie Keating presented information on "just cause" eviction. Stephanie Munoz requested that the City Council appoint an ombudsman to oversee fair rental practice issues. Ms. Munoz also spoke in support of affordable housing. 6. PUBLIC HEARING - None. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Bicycle Transportation Plan Update. Transportation and Business Manager Forsberg presented an oral staff report and she, City Manager Rich and Alta Planning Senior Planner Alexandra Sweet, responded to Council's questions. SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH RECOMMENDATIONS: Stephanie Munoz Patrick Moore Cherie Walkowiak Jack Miller Jeral Poskey, Google Transportation Planner. Mr. Poskey also responded to Council's questions. Janet Lafleur MOTION - M/S Rosenberg/Kasperzak - To: adopt Resolution No. 18007 Adopting the Mountain View Bicycle Transportation Plan Update, with a revision to Priority Project E , to include study of the trail to the Teen Center, 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 Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember Rosenberg, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor Showalter, and Mayor McAlister Absent: 1- Councilmember Clark By consensus, staff was directed to add to their work plan, exploration of measurable goals for the Bicycle Transportation Plan. Councilmember Rosenberg left the meeting at 8:15 p.m. City of Mountain View Page 4 City Council MEETING MINUTES 11/17/2015 7.2 Levi's Stadium - Super Bowl 50 Impacts to Downtown Mountain View. Business Development Specialist Chew presented an oral staff report and she, City Manager Rich, City Attorney Quinn, Police Lieutenant Fisher and Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Office Tony Siress, responded to Council's questions. MOTION - M/S Showalter/Inks - To: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 18008 Amending the City of Mountain View Master Fee Schedule to Include a Paid Parking Fee and Establishing Parking Restrictions in the Downtown on February 7, 2016, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report); 2. Seek authorization to appropriate and transfer $2,500 from the General Fund Reserve to the General Operating Fund, Economic Development for marketing and promoting Mountain View. (Five votes required); and 3. Direct the City Manager to terminate the agreement with the City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Stadium Authority to allow Mountain View Police Officers to provide supplemental police services during the Super Bowl and during related events leading up to the game. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Councilmember Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor Showalter, and Mayor McAlister Absent: 2- Councilmember Clark, and Councilmember Rosenberg 8. STUDY SESSION, PART II 8.1 Police Services Update. Discuss the Police Services Update Study Session Memo. Police Chief Bosel, Police Captain Hsiung and Police Captain Nowaski presented oral staff reports and responded to Council's questions. SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND WITH RECOMMENDATIONS: Patrick Moore 9. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS - None. 10. ADJOURNMENT - At 9:38 p.m., Mayor McAlister adjourned the meeting to the next Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in the Council Chambers, 500 Castro Street. City of Mountain View Page 5 City Council MEETING MINUTES 11/17/2015 ATTEST: APPROVED: ____________________________ ____________________________ LORRIE BREWER, MMC JOHN MCALISTER CITY CLERK MAYOR City of Mountain View Page 6

Agenda

CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015 - 5:00 PM CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND NOTICE 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 Council Chambers - 500 Castro St. 5:00 PM Tuesday, November 17, 2015 THIS SPECIAL MEETING WILL BE TELECONFERENCED (G.M.T. TIME ZONE) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(b) WITH COUNCILMEMBER CLARK PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING FROM CITIZENM LONDON BANKSIDE, 20 LAVINGTON ST., LONDON GB SE1 0NZ. THE TELECONFERENCE LOCATION WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AND AN AGENDA FOR THE MEETING WILL BE POSTED AT THAT LOCATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(b)(3). MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY AT THIS LOCATION. 5:00 P.M.-STUDY SESSION (TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Clark, Inks, Kasperzak, Rosenberg, Siegel, Vice Mayor Showalter, and Mayor McAlister 3. STUDY SESSION, PART I 3.1 Potential Study of Areas for Additional Residential Units. Recommendation(s): For the City Council to provide direction on areas to be studied in the future for increased densities and/or on nonresidential areas to be studied for conversion to residential uses. Attachment(s): Study Session Memo 6:30 P.M.-SPECIAL SESSION (TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City of Mountain View Page 1 of 5 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015 - 5:00 PM 2. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Clark, Inks, Kasperzak, Rosenberg, Siegel, Vice Mayor Showalter, and Mayor McAlister 3. PRESENTATION 3.1 Certificate of Recognition to Vineet A. Ranade for winning the 1st place award in the physics category at the Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship 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 Council approve the minutes of the October 27, 2015 Council meeting. Attachment(s): 10-27-15 Council Minutes 4.2 Santa Clara County Public Health Department Grant Award for Two Hydration Stations. Recommendation(s): Approve and appropriate $10,000 in grant funds, to the Community Services Department-Parks, from the Santa Clara County Public Health Department for the purchase and installation of a hydration station at the Stevens Creek Trail intersection at La Avenida and another at Cuesta Park. (Five votes required) Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Grant Award 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. City of Mountain View Page 2 of 5 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015 - 5:00 PM 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Bicycle Transportation Plan Update. Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution Adopting the Mountain View Bicycle Transportation Plan Update, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Resolution ATT 2 - Bicycle Transportation Plan Update 7.2 Levi's Stadium - Super Bowl 50 Impacts to Downtown Mountain View. Recommendation(s): 1. Adopt a Resolution Amending the City of Mountain View Master Fee Schedule to Include a Paid Parking Fee and Establishing Parking Restrictions in the Downtown on February 7, 2016, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). 2. Seek authorization to appropriate and transfer $2,500 from the General Fund Reserve to the General Operating Fund, Economic Development for marketing and promoting Mountain View. (Five votes required) 3. Direct the City Manager to terminate the agreement with the City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Stadium Authority to allow Mountain View Police Officers to provide supplemental police services during the Super Bowl and during related events leading up to the game. Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Resolution ATT 2 - April 21, 2015 City Council Report ATT 3 - Downtown Parking Map 8. STUDY SESSION, PART II 8.1 Police Services Update. Recommendation(s): Discuss the Police Services Update Study Session Memo. Attachment(s): Study Session Memo ATT 1 - Policing Plan 9. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Council at this time. City of Mountain View Page 3 of 5 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015 - 5:00 PM 10. ADJOURNMENT The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, 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. City of Mountain View Page 4 of 5 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015 - 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 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. City of Mountain View Page 5 of 5

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