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Mountain View, CA · November 15, 2016

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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 - 10:00 AM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 500 CASTRO ST. Christopher R. Clark, Councilmember Ken S. Rosenberg, Vice Mayor John M. Inks, Councilmember John McAlister, Councilmember R. Michael Kasperzak, Jr., Councilmember Leonard M. Siegel, Councilmember Daniel H. Rich, City Manager Lorrie Brewer, City Clerk Patricia Showalter, Mayor Jannie L. Quinn, City Attorney November 15, 2016 Council Chambers - 500 Castro St. THIS MEETING WAS TELECONFERENCED (G.M.T. TIME ZONE) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(B) WITH COUNCILMEMBER CLARK PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING FROM INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL, 2 GREY ST., WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND 6011. 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 HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY AT THIS LOCATION. 10:00 A.M.-SPECIAL SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Showalter called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Showalter led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Present: 7- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Inks, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor Rosenberg, and Mayor Showalter 4. CONSENT CALENDAR - None. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS Steven Goldstein presented information regarding the inability of anyone being able to challenge elements of Measure V, the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act Ordinance. Aziz Abadi expressed concerns with his inability to visit the Community Services Agency facility. Don Letcher expressed concerns with timing of the meeting, and he also spoke to the opportunity City of Mountain View Page 1 City Council MEETING MINUTES 11/15/2016 that Councilmember Clark has to witness how New Zealand handles the recent earthquake, since he is currently there for business purposes. Job Lopez expressed concerns with the timing of the meeting. 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 Urgency Ordinance Establishing Just Cause Evictions in the City of Mountain View. City Attorney Quinn presented an oral report and she, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager Chen, Project Sentinel Case Manager Emily Staats Hislop and Associate Planner van Deursen, responded to Council's questions. SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH RECOMMENDATIONS: Don Letcher Steven Goldstein Kacey Carpenter Kara Biodfuehrer, Law Foundation of Silicon Valley. Ms. Biodfuehrer also responded to Council's questions. Vera Szepesi Jonathan Hirschberg Kerry Mainini Joan Brodovsky Joan MacDonald Job Lopez Conrad Minshall Donna Yobs Matt Warren, Law Foundation of Silicon Valley. Mr. Warren also responded to Council's questions. Erin Castelan Michael Pierce Joshua Howard Daniel DeBolt Niles Moseley Emily Ramos Ali Komaily Fred Kiani MOTION - MS - Rosenberg/ Siegel - To: Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 15.16 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Establishing Just Cause Evictions in the City of Mountain View. (Five votes required per Charter Section 514), and adding the City of Mountain View Page 2 City Council MEETING MINUTES 11/15/2016 following to Section 4, Number 4: b. Additional Homeowner Protections. Homeownership is of great importance to the residents of the City of Mountain View. In addition to the Rental Units exempted in Subsection (a) above, the following Rental Units are also Fully Exempt from this Ordinance: 1. Single-Family Homes and Condominiums. Single-family homes, condominiums, and other Rental Units specified in Civil Code Section 1954.52(a)(3)(A). 2. Companion Units. A Rental Unit that is permitted and in compliance with Mountain View City Code Chapter 36, Article IV, Division 10. 3. Duplexes. Rental Units in a single structure with fewer than three (3) dwelling units being used as residential housing, as defined in Mountain View City Code Section 36.60.11. And removing Section 4, Number 4(b) 5 and 6. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Kasperzak, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Siegel, Vice Mayor Rosenberg, and Mayor Showalter No: 1- Councilmember Inks 7. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Showalter reported on her meeting with the residents of Shenandoah Square. 8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None. 9. ADJOURNMENT - At 11:54 a.m., Mayor Showalter adjourned the meeting to the next Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., in Chambers, 500 Castro St. ATTEST: APPROVED: ____________________________ ____________________________ LORRIE BREWER, MMC PATRICIA SHOWALTER CITY CLERK MAYOR City of Mountain View Page 3

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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 - 10:00 AM CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND NOTICE COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 500 CASTRO ST. Christopher R. Clark, Councilmember Ken S. Rosenberg, Vice Mayor John M. Inks, Councilmember John McAlister, Councilmember R. Michael Kasperzak, Jr., Councilmember Leonard M. Siegel, Councilmember Daniel H. Rich, City Manager Lorrie Brewer, City Clerk Jannie L. Quinn, City Attorney Patricia Showalter, Mayor Council Chambers - 500 Castro St. 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 15, 2016 THIS MEETING WILL BE TELECONFERENCED (G.M.T. TIME ZONE) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(B) WITH COUNCILMEMBER CLARK PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING FROM INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL, 2 GREY ST., WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND 6011. THE TELECONFERENCE LOCATION IS 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. 10:00 A.M.-SPECIAL SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Clark, Inks, Kasperzak, McAlister, Siegel, Vice Mayor Rosenberg, and Mayor Showalter. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR - None. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS Page 1 of 3 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 - 10:00 AM 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 Urgency Ordinance Establishing Just Cause Evictions in the City of Mountain View. Recommendation(s): Adopt an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Establishing Just Cause Evictions in the City of Mountain View. (Five votes required per Charter Section 514) Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Urgency Ordinance 7. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Council at this time. 8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT 9. ADJOURNMENT The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 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. Page 2 of 3 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 - 10:00 AM 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. Page 3 of 3

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