City Council
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · December 1, 2020
Minutes
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Silvia Vonderlinden, Interim City Clerk
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise. Per Council Policy A-13, no new items of business will begin after
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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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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
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to 10 minutes to address the Council and, with the consent of the Council, two minutes of rebuttal at the conclusion of all
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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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