City Council
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · May 12, 2020
Minutes
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 - 5:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH NO PHYSICAL MEETING
LOCATION
Margaret Abe-Koga, Mayor Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager
Ellen Kamei, Vice Mayor Krishan Chopra, City Attorney
Chris Clark, Councilmember Lisa Natusch, City Clerk
Alison Hicks, Councilmember
Lisa Matichak, Councilmember
John McAlister, Councilmember
Lucas Ramirez, Councilmember
May 12, 2020 Video Conference with No Physical Meeting Location
This meeting was conducted in accordance with State of California Executive Order
N-29-20, dated March 17, 2020. All members of the City Council participated in the
meeting by video conference, with no physical meeting location.
5:30 P.M.-STUDY SESSION (by Video Conference)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Abe-Koga called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember
Matichak, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Vice
Mayor Kamei, Mayor Abe-Koga
Councilmember McAlister joined the meeting at 5:37 p.m.
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 North Bayshore Circulation and Feasibility Study
Project Manager Jim Lightbody and Public Works Director Dawn Cameron presented the
staff report. Assistant City Manager Mike Fuller provided additional information.
Public Comment opened at 5:46 p.m.
The following members of the public spoke:
Gita Dev
Alex Brown
Cliff Chambers
Public Comment closed at 5:53 p.m.
Mayor Abe-Koga stated that there was unanimous support of the staff recommendation to
not pursue the Charleston undercrossing and substitute it for the ramp realignment project.
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Following discussion, Assistant City Manager Fuller summarized the Council input
provided: support for studying the Rengstorff ramp realignment alternative in lieu of a
Charleston undercrossing at 101 and majority support for not continuing to study a transit
bridge over Stevens Creek at either location.
The Study Session concluded at 7:01 p.m.
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION (by Video Conference)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Abe-Koga called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember
Matichak, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Vice
Mayor Kamei, Mayor Abe-Koga
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Proclamation in Recognition of Mike Fuller on his Retirement
Mayor Abe-Koga read a proclamation in recognition of Mike Fuller on his upcoming
retirement. Assistant City Manager Fuller and City Manager Kimbra McCarthy provided
comments.
The following member of the public spoke:
Shani Kleinhaus, Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society
3.2 Proclamation in Recognition of National Nurses Week
Mayor Abe-Koga read a proclamation in recognition of National Nurses Week.
3.3 Proclamation in Recognition of Municipal Clerks Week
Mayor Abe-Koga read a proclamation in recognition of Municipal Clerks Week. City Clerk
Lisa Natusch provided brief comments.
3.4 COVID-19 Update by City Manager Kimbra McCarthy
City Manager Kimbra McCarthy provided an update on the City's efforts related to
COVID-19.
Public Comment opened at 7:31 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 7:31 p.m.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Abe-Koga stated that based on information received on Friday after the agenda was
published, Community Development staff will require additional time to refine the
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Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations in Item 4.2, Zoning Text Amendments Regarding
Accessory Dwelling Units, Family Day Care Centers, and Planned Community Permits -
Second Reading.
Councilmember Hicks provided comments regarding Item 4.7.
Public Works Director Dawn Cameron responded to Council questions regarding Item 4.7.
MOTION - M/S - Clark/Ramirez - To:
Approve the Consent Calendar including for Item 4.2 to not consider the second reading of
the ordinance, but instead bifurcate the Accessory Dwelling Units sections of the ordinance
from the sections related to Family Day Care Centers and Planned Community Permits, and
return to Council with the reintroduction of two separate ordinances in the future.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 7- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember
Matichak, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Vice
Mayor Kamei, Mayor Abe-Koga
4.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the City Council meeting minutes of May 5, 2020 and the Shoreline Regional Park
Community meeting minutes of May 5, 2020.
4.2 Zoning Text Amendments Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, Family Day-Care
Homes, and Planned Community Permits (Second Reading)
Not consider the second reading of the ordinance, but instead bifurcate the ADU sections of
the ordinance from the sections related to Family Day Care Centers and Planned
Community Permits, and return to Council with the reintroduction of two separate
ordinances in the future.
4.3 Adopt an Ordinance Relating to Discontinuation of Water Service for Nonpayment
(Second Reading)
Adopt Ordinance No. 4.20 Amending Chapter 35 of the City Code Relating to
Discontinuation of Water Service for Nonpayment, read in title only, further reading waived.
4.4 Certification of Official Election Results-March 3, 2020 Special Municipal Election
Adopt Resolution No. 18455 Certifying the Result of the Canvass of Returns of the Special
Municipal Election Held on March 3, 2020 for Ballot Measure D-Amendment to the
Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act, read in title only, further reading waived.
4.5 Adopt a Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 18176
Adopt Resolution No. 18456 Rescinding Resolution No. 18176 Upholding the Zoning
Administrator’s Approval of a Planned Community Permit, a Provisional Use Permit, a
Development Review Permit, and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to Construct a New
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Hotel, and Remove Three Heritage Trees at 870 Leong Drive, read in title only, further
reading waived.
4.6 Fire Station Alerting System, Project 14-50, and Annual Water and Sewer Main
Replacements, Projects 16-21 and 16-22-Accept Construction
1. Accept Fire Station Alerting System, Project 14-50, and authorize the final contract
payment.
2. Accept Annual Water and Sewer Main Replacements, Projects 16-21 and 16-22, and
authorize the final contract payment.
4.7 2018-19 Street Resurfacing and Slurry Seal Program, Project 19-01, Various Actions
1. Appropriate and transfer $170,000 from Downtown Parking Lot Improvements, Project
20-52, to 2018-19 Street Resurfacing and Slurry Seal Program, Project 19-01.
2. Appropriate and transfer $42,600 from Concrete Sidewalk/Curb Repairs, Project 17-06,
to 2018-19 Street Resurfacing and Slurry Seal Program, Project 19-01.
3. Approve additional construction contingency in the amount of $244,000 and amend the
construction contract with O’Grady Paving, Incorporated, for the 2018-19 Street
Resurfacing and Slurry Seal Program, Project 19-01.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS
Cliff Chambers announced a Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange "Bike Match Silicon Valley"
program offering essential bikes to essential workers.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Renewal of Downtown Parking Maintenance and Operation Assessment District No.
2 for Fiscal Year 2020-21
Business Development Specialist Tiffany Chew presented the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 7:43 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 7:43 p.m.
MOTION - M/S - McAlister/Matichak - To:
Adopt Resolution No. 18457 Preliminarily Approving the Annual Engineer’s Report for the
Downtown Parking Maintenance and Operation Assessment District No. 2 for Fiscal Year
2020-21, read in title only, further reading waived.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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Yes: 7- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember
Matichak, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Vice
Mayor Kamei, Mayor Abe-Koga
6.2 Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance Modifications
Assistant Community Development Director Wayne Chen presented the staff report. City
Attorney Krishan Chopra, Karen Tiedemann, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP, and Assistant City
Manager/Community Development Director Aarti Shrivastava provided additional
information.
Public Hearing opened at 8:08 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 8:08 p.m.
MOTION - Councilmember McAlister made a motion to Introduce an Ordinance Amending
Article XIII of Chapter 36 of the Mountain View City Code Related to Tenant Relocation
Assistance, read in title only, further reading waived, and set second reading for June 9,
2020; and provide language translation as needed for the Tenant Relocation Assistance
Ordinance (TRAO), and direct staff to study the cost of moving expenses and return to
Council in the future.
Councilmember Hicks offered to second the motion if the maker of the motion would
accept two changes to the ordinance to quantify the moving expenses at $300 and in the
special circumstances section, to increase the age for children to 19.
Regarding translation, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director
Shrivastava clarified that Spanish, Chinese and Russian can be included, and additional
languages upon request.
Ms. Tiedemann stated the age requirement is in Section 36.38.15.j.3 of the ordinance.
Councilmember McAlister clarified that the revised age would be 19 or under.
City Attorney Chopra stated Section 36.38.25.a.1. Notice of Intent should be modified to
reflect the language translation requirement.
Following discussion, Councilmember Matichak seconded the motion:
MOTION - M/S - McAlister/Matichak - To:
Introduce an Ordinance Amending Article XIII of Chapter 36 of the Mountain View City
Code Related to Tenant Relocation Assistance, read in title only, further reading waived, and
set second reading for June 9, 2020; provide language translation as needed for the Tenant
Relocation Assistance Ordinance (TRAO), direct staff to study the cost of moving expenses
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and return to Council in the future, and change the age in the ordinance to 19 and under.
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Shrivastava suggested that the
language provisions in the ordinance refer to the Language Access Plan in the
Administrative Guidelines.
Assistant Community Development Director Wayne Chen confirmed with the maker of the
motion that the moving expenses analysis would be in addition to the SB 330 requirement.
Following discussion, Councilmember McAlister modified the motion to:
Introduce an Ordinance Amending Article XIII of Chapter 36 of the Mountain View City
Code Related to Tenant Relocation Assistance, read in title only, further reading waived, and
set second reading for June 9, 2020; provide language provisions in reference to the
Language Access Plan, and increase the age for children in the ordinance to 19 and under.
Councilmember Matichak accepted the modification.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 7- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember
Matichak, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Vice
Mayor Kamei, Mayor Abe-Koga
7. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Ramirez inquired if there was Council support to bring back an agenda item
to extend the eviction moratorium.
By unanimous show of hands, Council expressed support for considering an extension of the
eviction moratorium at a special meeting following the May 26, 2020 County Board of
Supervisors meeting in which the County's eviction moratorium will be discussed.
Councilmember Matichak reported a meeting of the Council Finance Committee in which
the FY 2020-21 City Council budget was discussed and changes were recommended.
Vice Mayor Kamei inquired if there was an interest in adopting a resolution regarding face
coverings.
City Manager McCarthy provided comments.
Following discussion, there was not majority support to bring a resolution to Council for
consideration.
Councilmember McAlister reported his attendance at a meeting of the VTA Board of
Directors.
Mayor Abe-Koga reported her attendance at a meeting regarding the Silicon Valley Strong
effort and a weekly meeting with Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez and other
Mayors in the County regarding COVID-19 testing and tracing.
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8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Krishan Chopra stated there was no Closed Session report.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abe-Koga adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
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Agenda
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 - 5:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND NOTICE VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH NO PHYSICAL
MEETING LOCATION
Margaret Abe-Koga, Mayor Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager
Ellen Kamei, Vice Mayor Krishan Chopra, City Attorney
Chris Clark, Councilmember Lisa Natusch, City Clerk
Alison Hicks, Councilmember
Lisa Matichak, Councilmember
John McAlister, Councilmember
Lucas Ramirez, Councilmember
Video Conference with No Physical Meeting Location 5:30 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2020
This meeting will be conducted in accordance with State of California Executive Order N-29-20,
dated March 17, 2020. All members of the City Council will participate in the meeting by video
conference, with no physical meeting location.
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comments: please call 650-903-6436 and leave your comments in a voice mail message before 5:00
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comments or access the live meeting to provide oral comments.
5:30 P.M.-STUDY SESSION (by Video Conference)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 North Bayshore Circulation and Feasibility Study
Recommendation(s): The purpose of this Study Session memorandum is to update the City
Council on preliminary results of the North Bayshore Circulation and
Feasibility Study and to solicit Council direction on the alternative
gateway infrastructure concepts and other key project issues.
Attachment(s): Study Session Memo
ATT 1 - Charleston Bridge Alternatives
ATT 2 - La Avenida Bridge Alternatives
ATT 3 - Charleston Undercrossing Alternatives
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION (by Video Conference)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Proclamation in Recognition of Mike Fuller on his Retirement
3.2 Proclamation in Recognition of National Nurses Week
3.3 Proclamation in Recognition of Municipal Clerks Week
3.4 COVID-19 Update by City Manager Kimbra McCarthy
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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 Approve Meeting Minutes
Recommendation(s): Approve the City Council meeting minutes of May 5, 2020 and the
Shoreline Regional Park Community meeting minutes of May 5, 2020.
Attachment(s): 05-05-20 Council Minutes
05-05-20 Shoreline Minutes
4.2 Zoning Text Amendments Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, Family Day-Care Homes,
and Planned Community Permits (Second Reading)
Recommendation(s): Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sections of Chapter 36 (Zoning Ordinance)
of the City Code to Update Accessory Dwelling Unit and Home-Based
Child-Care Regulations to Align with New State Regulations and
Modifications to Planned Community Permit Regulations, to be read in
title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
(First reading: 7-0)
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Ordinance
4.3 Adopt an Ordinance Relating to Discontinuation of Water Service for Nonpayment (Second
Reading)
Recommendation(s): Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Code Relating to
Discontinuation of Water Service for Nonpayment, to be read in title only,
further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). (First
reading: 7-0)
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Ordinance
4.4 Certification of Official Election Results-March 3, 2020 Special Municipal Election
Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution Certifying the Result of the Canvass of Returns of the
Special Municipal Election Held on March 3, 2020 for Ballot Measure
D-Amendment to the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act, to be
read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council
report).
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution and Exhibit A
4.5 Adopt a Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 18176
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Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 18176 Upholding the
Zoning Administrator’s Approval of a Planned Community Permit, a
Provisional Use Permit, a Development Review Permit, and a Heritage
Tree Removal Permit to Construct a New Hotel, and Remove Three
Heritage Trees at 870 Leong Drive, to be read in title only, further reading
waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution
4.6 Fire Station Alerting System, Project 14-50, and Annual Water and Sewer Main
Replacements, Projects 16-21 and 16-22-Accept Construction
Recommendation(s): 1. Accept Fire Station Alerting System, Project 14-50, and authorize the
final contract payment.
2. Accept Annual Water and Sewer Main Replacements, Projects 16-21
and 16-22, and authorize the final contract payment.
Attachment(s): Council Report
4.7 2018-19 Street Resurfacing and Slurry Seal Program, Project 19-01, Various Actions
Recommendation(s): 1. Appropriate and transfer $170,000 from Downtown Parking Lot
Improvements, Project 20-52, to 2018-19 Street Resurfacing and Slurry
Seal Program, Project 19-01. (Five votes required)
2. Appropriate and transfer $42,600 from Concrete Sidewalk/Curb
Repairs, Project 17-06, to 2018-19 Street Resurfacing and Slurry Seal
Program, Project 19-01. (Five votes required)
3. Approve additional construction contingency in the amount of
$244,000 and amend the construction contract with O’Grady Paving,
Incorporated, for the 2018-19 Street Resurfacing and Slurry Seal
Program, Project 19-01.
Attachment(s): Council Report
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 up to three minutes during this
section. If there appears to be a large number of speakers, speaking time may be reduced to no
less than 1.5 minutes. State law prohibits the Council from acting on nonagenda items.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Renewal of Downtown Parking Maintenance and Operation Assessment District No. 2 for
Fiscal Year 2020-21
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Recommendation(s): 1. Hold a public hearing on the annual renewal of the Downtown Parking
Maintenance and Operation Assessment District No. 2 for Fiscal Year
2020-21.
2. Adopt a Resolution Preliminarily Approving the Annual Engineer’s
Report for the Downtown Parking Maintenance and Operation Assessment
District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2020-21, to be read in title only, further
reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution
ATT 2 - Downtown Parking Map
ATT 3 - Draft Annual Engineer's Report
ATT 4 - Public Hearing Notice
6.2 Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance Modifications
Recommendation(s): Introduce an Ordinance Amending Article XIII of Chapter 36 of the
Mountain View City Code Related to Tenant Relocation Assistance, to be
read in title only, further reading waived, and set second reading for June
9, 2020 (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
Attachment(s): Council Report
ATT 1 - Ordinance
ATT 2 - EPC Staff Report - April 15, 2020
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
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decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6). Further, if you challenge an action taken by the City Council in
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those issues you or someone else raised in the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council
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next City Council meeting.
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ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL:
Pursuant to Council Policy A-13, an individual speaker shall have up to 3 minutes to address the Council. For any agenda
item or for Oral Communications on nonagenda items, if there appears to be a large number of speakers, the Mayor may
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(b)(1), at least twice the allotted speaking time will be provided to a member of
the public who utilizes a translator.
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