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Mountain View, CA · December 1, 2020

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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020 - 4:30 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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 Silvia Vonderlinden, Interim City Clerk Alison Hicks, Councilmember Lisa Matichak, Councilmember John McAlister, Councilmember Lucas Ramirez, Councilmember December 01, 2020 Video Conference with No Physical Meeting Location SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. 4:30 P.M.-STUDY SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Abe-Koga called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Vice Mayor Kamei, Mayor Abe-Koga 3. STUDY SESSION 3.1 365 San Antonio Road Councilmember Ramirez announced his recusal from this item due to his leasehold interest located in close proximity to the project site and left the virtual meeting. Councilmembers Hicks and Vice Mayor Kamei shared they had met with the applicant in the recent past. Councilmember Matichak visited the site on her own. Senior Planner Clarissa Burke presented the staff report. Applicants Dave Geiser, MGP, Darrel Fullbright, Gensler, and David Harrison, Gensler provided information regarding the proposed project. The following members of the public spoke: Albert Jean Alex Brown The Mayor closed the public comment. There were some positive remarks from Council but Council clearly outlined suggestions to City of Mountain View Page 1 City Council MEETING MINUTES 12/1/2020 improve the project. 3.2 Potential Ordinances to Address Health and Environmental Impacts Related to Smoking in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings and Operation of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Assistant City Manager/Chief Operating Officer Audrey Ramberg introduced the item and the team that collaborated on this matter. Hazardous Materials Specialist Patrick Mauri presented the staff report. The following members of the public spoke: Albert Jeans and shared slides Mike Balma The Mayor closed the public comment Council asked questions about neighboring jurisdictions, enforcement, and other matters. Staff provided responses to the issues that came up and the current workload bandwidth. A majority of Councilmembers concurred with the Smoking Ordinance Amendment and holding off on the Leaf Blower Ordinance. The Study Session ended at 6:29 p.m. 6:30 P.M.-SPECIAL SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Abe-Koga called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 Senator Jerry Hill Mayor Abe-Koga presented a proclamation to Senator Jerry Hill. Several Councilmembers thanked and expressed appreciation for Senator Hill’s political career. The following member of the public spoke: Joan Macdonald Senator Jerry Hill thanked the Council for this honor and its public service. 3.2 Proclamation in Recognition of Building Official Shellie Woodworth on Her Retirement City of Mountain View Page 2 City Council MEETING MINUTES 12/1/2020 Mayor Abe-Koga presented the proclamation to Chief Building Official Shellie Woodworth for her service to the City of Mountain View. 3.3 COVID-19 Update by City Manager Kimbra McCarthy City Manager Kimbra McCarthy provided an update on COVID-19. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember McAlister requested to pull Item 4.7. MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Matichak - To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 4.7. 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 City Council meeting minutes of October 13, 2020, November 10, 2020, and November 17, 2020. 4.2 Mora Park, Project 17-46-Appropriate and Transfer Funds, Approve Plans and Specifications, Authorize Bidding, and Amend Professional Services Agreement 1. Appropriate and transfer $350,000 from Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Project Community Development Block Grant funds to Mora Park, Project 17-46. (Five votes required) 2. Approve plans and specifications for Mora Park and authorize staff to advertise the project for bids. 3. Authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder if the low bid is within the project budget. 4. Authorize the City Manager to amend the professional services agreement with S.S.A. Landscape Architects, Inc., for Mora Park, Project 17-46, in the amount of $20,000, for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $210,000. 4.3 South Whisman Park (Pyramid Park), Construction, Project 21-45-Appropriate and Transfer Funds, Approve Plans and Specifications, and Authorize Bidding 1. Appropriate and transfer $2,404,151 from the Park Land Dedication Fund to South Whisman Park (Pyramid Park), Construction, Project 21-45. (Five votes required) 2. Approve plans and specifications for Pyramid Park and authorize staff to advertise the project for bids. City of Mountain View Page 3 City Council MEETING MINUTES 12/1/2020 3. Authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder if the low bid is within the project budget. 4.4 Immediate Repairs to Sewage Pump Station, Project 17-48, Water Main Crossing U.S. 101 from San Rafael Avenue to Macon Avenue, Project 20-41, CPA Mainstage Catwalk and Balcony Rail Fall Protection, Project 18-40, and Fire Station No. 4 Training Tower Renovation, Project 18-50-Accept Construction 1. Accept Immediate Repairs to Sewage Pump Station, Project 17-48, and authorize the final contract payment. 2. Accept Water Main Crossing U.S. 101 from San Rafael Avenue to Macon Avenue, Project 20-41, and authorize the final contract payment. 3. Accept Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) Mainstage Catwalk and Balcony Rail Fall Protection, Project 18-40, and authorize the final contract payment. 4. Accept Fire Station No. 4 Training Tower Renovation, Project 18-50, and authorize the final contract payment. 4.5 Amend Engineering Services Contract with Telstar Instruments, Inc. Authorize the City Manager to amend the on-call electrical and mechanical engineering services contract with Telstar Instruments, Inc., for utility and landfill control system services, increasing compensation by $125,000 for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $215,000. 4.6 Project Homekey Additional Funding for Capital Costs from State Housing and Community Development (HCD) Adopt Resolution No. 18524 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View to Amend Resolution No. 18490, a Resolution Authorizing Joint Application to the Project Homekey Program, read in title only, further reading waived. 4.7 2016 Measure B 10-Year Outlook Base Scenario Councilmember McAlister provided comments. MOTION - M/S - McAlister/Abe-Koga - To: Ratify the City of Mountain View’s letter to the Valley Transportation Authority dated November 16, 2020, regarding the 2016 Measure B 10-Year Outlook Base Scenario. 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 City of Mountain View Page 4 City Council MEETING MINUTES 12/1/2020 4.8 Support for a Potential Santa Clara County Emergency Ordinance to Temporarily Cap Food Delivery Fees Support the Silicon Valley Chamber Coalition, including the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, proposal to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to adopt a Countywide emergency ordinance to temporarily cap food delivery fees. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS Albert Jeans and shared slides Melissa Lieb Alex Brown Ruth Rosenthal 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS-None. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Race, Equity, Inclusion Update and Recommendations Race, Equity, and Inclusion Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Kamei introduced the matter and provided background information explaining the process and stakeholders who collaborated on this effort. Senior Management Analyst Gaines presented the staff report. Assistant City Manager/Chief Operating Officer Ramberg, Deputy Police Chief Hsiung, Human Relations Commission Chair IdaRose Sylvester, and Fellow Alex Stephenson povided additional information. Council asked questions of staff about the process thus far and the possible role and scope of the new Safety Advisory Board. City Manager McCarthy explained that staff would serve on a support capacity but not as a member of the committee. Chair Kamei asked that the report out video of prior sessions be available and accessible. The following members of the public spoke: Robin Ghosh Meghan Fraley Eva Tang Tim MacKenzie Annette Lin Julie Solomon Essy Stone Miriam Connor Sebastian Brisbois Sally Lieber Elizabeth Greene Dana Pede City of Mountain View Page 5 City Council MEETING MINUTES 12/1/2020 Kevin Ma Moira Huang Kelsey Josund Alex Brown Blaine Dzwonczky Chair Kamei asked the City Manager to elaborate on the report out process. City Manager McCarthy gave the full sequence of events. Council discussed the options, and the complexities related to this new body. Council discussed approaches and possibilities and the issue of SRO’s came up. Police Chief Bosel provided details on the number and role of these Officers. MOTION - M/S - Kamei/Ramirez - To: Establish a Public Safety Advisory Board to advise the City Council on public safety matters pertaining to law enforcement and include a check in of the new Advisory Board (in its entirety or Chair and Vice Chair only) to the City Council, approximately within a year and report out on its work plan and progress. 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 8. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Matichak shared that she attended the NLC virtual conference, the Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission board meeting, the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority board meeting, the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Authority board meeting, and two Council Appointment Review Committee meetings and a Council Finance Committee meeting. Councilmember McAlister attended the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority Board of Directors meeting. Vice Mayor Kamei reported on the Council Appointments Review Committee meetings. Mayor Abe-Koga attended a badge pinning police ceremony and an awards presentation. 9. CLOSED SESSION REPORT None. 10. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abe-Koga adjourned the meeting at 10:36 p.m. ________________________________ Silvia Vonderlinden, Interim City Clerk City of Mountain View Page 6

Agenda

CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020 - 4:30 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 Silvia Vonderlinden, Interim City Clerk Alison Hicks, Councilmember Lisa Matichak, Councilmember John McAlister, Councilmember Lucas Ramirez, Councilmember Video Conference with No Physical Meeting Location 4:30 PM Tuesday, December 1, 2020 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. Members of the public wishing to observe the live meeting may do so at https://mountainview.legistar.com, on YouTube at www.MountainView.gov/YouTube and on Comcast Channel 26. Members of the public wishing to comment on an item may be so in the following ways: 1. Email comments to city.council@mountainview.gov by 4:30 p.m. on the meeting date. Emails will be forwarded to the City Council by the City Clerk’s Office. Please identify the Agenda Item number in the subject line of your email. 2. Provide oral public comments during the meeting: Online: Register in advance to access the meeting via Zoom Webinar: https://mountainview.gov/cc_speakers You will be asked to enter an email address and a name. Your email address will not be disclosed to the public. After registering, you will receive an email with instructions on how to connect to the meeting. When the Mayor announces the item on which you wish to speak, click the “raise hand” feature in Zoom. Speakers will be notified of their turn shortly before they are called on to speak. By phone: Dial: (669) 900-9128 and enter Webinar ID: 941 0673 6993 When the Mayor announces the item on which you wish to speak, dial *9. Phone participants will be called on by the last two digits of their phone number. Page 1 of 6 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020 - 4:30 PM For instructions on using the "raise hand" feature in Zoom, visit https://mountainview.gov/raise_hand. When called to speak, please limit your comments to the time allotted (up to 3 minutes, at the discretion of the Mayor). 4:30 P.M.-STUDY SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. STUDY SESSION 3.1 365 San Antonio Road Recommendation(s): The purpose of this Study Session is to receive Council input on the proposed project at 365 San Antonio Road. Attachment(s): Study Session Memo ATT 1 - December 3, 2019 City Council Report ATT 2 - November 18, 2020 EPC Study Session Staff Report ATT 3 - Project Plans 3.2 Potential Ordinances to Address Health and Environmental Impacts Related to Smoking in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings and Operation of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Recommendation(s): Seek Council direction on whether to pursue the following ordinances to address health and environmental impacts by: 1. Amending Article II of Chapter 21 (Miscellaneous Offenses and Smoking Regulations) of the Mountain View Municipal Code Relating to Regulation of Smoking in Certain Places to prohibit smoking in multi-unit residences. 2. Drafting an ordinance and developing a related incentive program to prohibit operation of gas-powered leaf blowers. Attachment(s): Study Session Memo ATT 1 - Partial List of Leaf Blower Regulations in California 6:30 P.M.-SPECIAL SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL Page 2 of 6 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020 - 4:30 PM 3. PRESENTATIONS 3.1 Proclamation in Recognition of Senator Jerry Hill 3.2 Proclamation in Recognition of Building Official Shellie Woodworth on Her Retirement 3.3 COVID-19 Update by City Manager Kimbra McCarthy 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 City Council meeting minutes of October 13, 2020, November 10, 2020 and November 17, 2020. Attachment(s): 10-13-20 Council Minutes 11-10-20 Council Minutes 11-17-20 Council Minutes 4.2 Mora Park, Project 17-46-Appropriate and Transfer Funds, Approve Plans and Specifications, Authorize Bidding, and Amend Professional Services Agreement Recommendation(s): 1. Appropriate and transfer $350,000 from Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Project Community Development Block Grant funds to Mora Park, Project 17-46. (Five votes required) 2. Approve plans and specifications for Mora Park and authorize staff to advertise the project for bids. 3. Authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder if the low bid is within the project budget. 4. Authorize the City Manager to amend the professional services agreement with S.S.A. Landscape Architects, Inc., for Mora Park, Project 17-46, in the amount of $20,000, for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $210,000. Attachment(s): Council Report 4.3 South Whisman Park (Pyramid Park), Construction, Project 21-45-Appropriate and Transfer Funds, Approve Plans and Specifications, and Authorize Bidding Recommendation(s): 1. Appropriate and transfer $2,404,151 from the Park Land Dedication Fund to South Whisman Park (Pyramid Park), Construction, Project 21- 45. (Five votes required) Page 3 of 6 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020 - 4:30 PM 2. Approve plans and specifications for Pyramid Park and authorize staff to advertise the project for bids. 3. Authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder if the low bid is within the project budget. Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Park Land Dedication Fund Project Commitment 4.4 Immediate Repairs to Sewage Pump Station, Project 17-48, Water Main Crossing U.S. 101 from San Rafael Avenue to Macon Avenue, Project 20-41, CPA Mainstage Catwalk and Balcony Rail Fall Protection, Project 18-40, and Fire Station No. 4 Training Tower Renovation, Project 18-50-Accept Construction Recommendation(s): 1. Accept Immediate Repairs to Sewage Pump Station, Project 17-48, and authorize the final contract payment. 2. Accept Water Main Crossing U.S. 101 from San Rafael Avenue to Macon Avenue, Project 20-41, and authorize the final contract payment. 3. Accept Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) Mainstage Catwalk and Balcony Rail Fall Protection, Project 18-40, and authorize the final contract payment. 4. Accept Fire Station No. 4 Training Tower Renovation, Project 18-50, and authorize the final contract payment. Attachment(s): Council Report 4.5 Amend Engineering Services Contract with Telstar Instruments, Inc. Recommendation(s): Authorize the City Manager to amend the on-call electrical and mechanical engineering services contract with Telstar Instruments, Inc., for utility and landfill control system services, increasing compensation by $125,000 for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $215,000. Attachment(s): Council Report 4.6 Project Homekey Additional Funding for Capital Costs from State Housing and Community Development (HCD) Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View to Amend Resolution No. 18490, a Resolution Authorizing Joint Application to the Project Homekey Program, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Amendment 1 to the Council report). Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Resolution Page 4 of 6 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020 - 4:30 PM 4.7 2016 Measure B 10-Year Outlook Base Scenario Recommendation(s): Ratify the City of Mountain View’s letter to the Valley Transportation Authority dated November 16, 2020, regarding the 2016 Measure B 10-Year Outlook Base Scenario (Attachment 1 to the Council report). Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - City of Mountain View Letter to VTA, Dated 11-16-20 ATT 2 - VTA Measure B 10-Year Base Scenario 4.8 Support for a Potential Santa Clara County Emergency Ordinance to Temporarily Cap Food Delivery Fees Recommendation(s): Support the Silicon Valley Chamber Coalition, including the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, proposal to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to adopt a Countywide emergency ordinance to temporarily cap food delivery fees. 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-None. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Race, Equity, Inclusion Update and Recommendations Recommendation(s): 1. Receive an update on the City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Race, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. 2. Establish a Public Safety Advisory Board to advise the City Council on public safety matters pertaining to law enforcement. Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - REI Action Plan ATT 2 - HRC Community Listening Forums Report 8. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Council at this time. 9. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Page 5 of 6 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020 - 4:30 PM 10. ADJOURNMENT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The agenda and staff reports are available online at mountainview.legistar.com. 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. City Council meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 26 and replayed on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Saturday at 10:00 a.m., and Sunday at 5:00 p.m. In addition, Council meetings are webcast live and archived at mountainview.legistar.com. The Council may consider and act on items listed on the agenda in any order and thus those interested in an item listed on the agenda are advised to be present throughout the meeting. The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise. Per Council Policy A-13, no new items of business will begin after 10:00 p.m. unless an exception is made by vote of the Council. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance in this meeting, please contact the 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)) 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 reduce speaking time to no less than 1.5 minutes per speaker unless there is an objection from Council by majority vote. If requested in advance of the public input portion of the agenda item to the Mayor or City Clerk, a speaker who represents five or more members of the public in attendance who elect not to speak may have up to 10 minutes to address the Council, if the Mayor determines that such extension will reduce the total number of speakers who planned to speak. An applicant and/or appellant for a zone change, precise plan or quasi-judicial hearing or appeal to the Council shall have up to 10 minutes to address the Council and, with the consent of the Council, two minutes of rebuttal at the conclusion of all public speakers. 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. Page 6 of 6

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