City Council
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · November 17, 2015
Minutes
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
____________________________ ____________________________
LORRIE BREWER, MMC JOHN MCALISTER
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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