City Council
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · January 3, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 - 4:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ATRIUM CONFERENCE ROOM AND COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
Margaret Abe-Koga, Councilmember Ken S. Rosenberg, Councilmember
Christopher R. Clark, Councilmember Patricia Showalter, Councilmember
John McAlister, Councilmember Lisa Matichak, Vice Mayor
Daniel H. Rich, City Manager Jannie L. Quinn, City Attorney
Lisa Natusch, City Clerk Leonard Siegel, Mayor
January 03, 2019 Atrium Conference Room and Council Chambers
Special Meeting
4:00 P.M.-STUDY SESSION (ATRIUM CONFERENCE ROOM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Siegel called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember
McAlister, Councilmember Rosenberg, Councilmember Showalter,
Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Siegel
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 Environmental Planning Commission Applicant Interviews
Council reviewed the selection process, guidelines, and interview questions.
Council interviewed applicants Margaret Capriles, Thida Cornes, Joyce Yin, Charles
(Chuck) Mulloy, IdaRose Sylvester, William Cranston, Jan Baer, Kammy Lo, William
“Zack” Zaorski and Matt Grunewald.
Public Comment opened at 6:56 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 6:56 p.m.
Council discussed appointments to the Environmental Planning Commission and
recommended Margaret Capriles and Joyce Yin for unexpired terms ending December 31,
2021 and Kammy Lo and William Cranston for four-year terms ending December 31, 2022.
The Study Session concluded at 7:37 p.m.
7:30 P.M.-SPECIAL SESSION (COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Siegel called the meeting to order at 7:57 p.m.
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Siegel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember
McAlister, Councilmember Rosenberg, Councilmember Showalter,
Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Siegel
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Abe-Koga requested to pull Item 4.2 from the Consent Calendar.
MOTION - M/S - Abe-Koga/Rosenberg - To approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 4.2.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember
McAlister, Councilmember Rosenberg, Councilmember Showalter,
Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Siegel
4.1 Resolution Amending Council Policy A-6 - Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
Adopt Resolution No. 18291 Amending Council Policy A6-Election of Mayor and Vice
Mayor, read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 2 to the Council report).
4.2 Resolution Amending Council Code of Conduct Chapter 2
Councilmember Abe-Koga provided comments.
City Attorney Quinn responded to Council questions.
Public Comment opened at 8:02 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 8:02 p.m.
MOTION - MS - Clark/Rosenberg - To adopt Resolution No. 18292 Amending Council
Code of Conduct Chapter 2, read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 2 to the
Council report).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember
McAlister, Councilmember Rosenberg, Councilmember Showalter,
Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Siegel
4.3 City Council Policy A-13, City Council Meetings
Adopt Resolution No. 18293 Amending City Council Policy A-13, City Council Meetings,
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read in the title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS
Joan MacDonald expressed concern regarding Council’s decision regarding 2005 Rock
Street and encouraged a goal of preservation for low income residents.
Kristina Pereyra encouraged a goal of no net loss of rental units and a balance of all types of
housing in the City.
Steve Chandler expressed concern regarding Council’s decision regarding 2005 Rock
Street.
Heather Phipps expressed concerns regarding Council’s decision regarding 2005 Rock
Street, suggested a moratorium on demolition of naturally affordable housing in Mountain
View, spoke regarding the upcoming appointment of Rental Housing Committee members.
Job Lopez thanked outgoing Councilmembers for their service and expressed concern
regarding Council’s decision regarding 2005 Rock Street.
Barbara Goodwin expressed concerns regarding development.
Edie Keating referenced a letter received by Council regarding 2005 Rock Street and
encouraged preservation of housing.
Leah Symerhe expressed appreciation to outgoing Councilmembers for their service, spoke
in support of Measure V, and expressed concern regarding Council’s decision regarding
2005 Rock Street.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS-None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Appointments to Environmental Planning Commission
Public Comment opened at 8:27 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 8:27 p.m.
MOTION - M/S - Abe-Koga/ Matichak - To adopt Resolution No. 18294 Appointing
Members to the Environmental Planning Commission, read in title only, further reading
waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report) to appoint Margaret Capriles and Joyce Yin to
unexpired terms ending December 31, 2021 and to appoint Kammy Lo and William
Cranston to terms January 3, 2019 to December 31, 2022.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember
McAlister, Councilmember Rosenberg, Councilmember Showalter,
Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Siegel
8. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Siegel reported his attendance at a Waymo Forum, a meeting of the Measure A
Citizen Oversight Committee, a meeting of the North County Representatives to VTA, and
the retirement party for Finance and Administrative Services Director Patty Kong.
CLOSED SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEETING (ATRIUM
CONFERENCE ROOM)
9. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION)
At 8:31 p.m., City Attorney Jannie Quinn announced the item for Closed Session and stated
she did not anticipate having a Closed Session report.
There was no public comment.
At 8:32 p.m., Council adjourned to the Atrium Conference Room.
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.1 Conference with Real Property Negotiator (§54956.8)-Property: (850 Leong Drive) (APN
153-19-002)-Agency Negotiator: Dennis Drennan, Real Property Program
Administrator-Negotiating Party: County Inn, L.P.-Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of
Payment for Acquisition of a Temporary Construction Easement
Mayor Siegel called the meeting to order at 8:36 p.m.
All Councilmembers were present.
11. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Closed Session concluded at 8:46 p.m.
/s/Lisa Natusch
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Lisa Natusch, City Clerk
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Agenda
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 - 4:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND NOTICE ATRIUM CONFERENCE ROOM AND COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
Margaret Abe-Koga, Councilmember Ken S. Rosenberg, Councilmember
Christopher R. Clark, Councilmember Patricia Showalter, Councilmember
John McAlister, Councilmember Lisa Matichak, Vice Mayor
Daniel H. Rich, City Manager Jannie L. Quinn, City Attorney
Lisa Natusch, City Clerk Leonard Siegel, Mayor
Atrium Conference Room and Council Chambers 4:00 PM Thursday, January 3, 2019
Special Meeting
4:00 P.M.-STUDY SESSION (ATRIUM CONFERENCE ROOM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 Environmental Planning Commission Applicant Interviews
Recommendation(s): Conduct interviews of 12 applicants for four openings on the
Environmental Planning Commission.
Attachment(s): Study Session Memo
ATT 1 - EPC Members Selection Process
ATT 2 - Board/Commission/Committee Member Selection Guidelines
ATT 3 - Interview Schedule
7:30 P.M.-SPECIAL SESSION (COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
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 resolutions will be waived
unless a Councilmember requests otherwise.
4.1 Resolution Amending Council Policy A-6 - Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
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Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution Amending Council Policy A6-Election of Mayor and
Vice Mayor, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 2
to the Council report).
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - CPC Report Item - December 4, 2018
ATT 2 - Resolution Amending Council Policy A-6
ATT 3 - Redline of Council Policy A-6
4.2 Resolution Amending Council Code of Conduct Chapter 2
Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution Amending Council Code of Conduct Chapter 2, to be
read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 2 to the Council
report).
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - CPC Report Item - December 4, 2018
ATT 2 - Resolution Amending Council Code of Conduct Chapter 2
ATT 3 - Red-line of Council Code of Conduct Chapter 2
4.3 City Council Policy A-13, City Council Meetings
Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution Amending City Council Policy A-13, City Council
Meetings, to be read in the title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1
to the Council report).
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution
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 topic for one three-minute period during
this section. State law prohibits the Council from acting on nonagenda items.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS-None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Appointments to Environmental Planning Commission
Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution Appointing Members to the Environmental Planning
Commission, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1
to the Council report).
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 - 4:00 PM
8. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEETING (ATRIUM
CONFERENCE ROOM)
9. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION)
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.1 Conference with Real Property Negotiator (§54956.8)-Property: (850 Leong Drive)
(APN 153-19-002)-Agency Negotiator: Dennis Drennan, Real Property Program
Administrator-Negotiating Party: County Inn, L.P.-Under Negotiation: Price and
Terms of Payment for Acquisition of a Temporary Construction Easement
11. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
12. ADJOURNMENT
The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, 500 Castro Street.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
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.
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evening before each meeting and at the City Clerk's Office, 500 Castro Street, Third Floor, beginning Friday morning prior to
Tuesday City Council meetings. Agenda materials may also be viewed on the City website at www.mountainview.gov.
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Hall, Second Floor, during the meeting.
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www.mountainview.gov.
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 begin after 10:00 p.m. unless an exception is made by vote of the Council.
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City Clerk's Office at (650) 903-6399. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.160 (b) (1))
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City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 - 4:00 PM
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL:
Anyone wishing to address the Council is requested to fill out a blue speaker card and deposit it with the City Clerk or at the
podium. This will assure that your name is accurately recorded in the minutes. 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.
For any agenda item or for Oral Communications from the Public on Nonagenda Items, if there appear to be 15 or more
speakers and the Council may not be able to conclude the scheduled agenda items 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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