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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 - 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND NOTICE VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH NO PHYSICAL MEETING LOCATION Lucas Ramirez, Mayor Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager Alison Hicks, Vice Mayor Jannie L. Quinn, Interim City Attorney Margaret Abe-Koga, Councilmember Heather Glaser, City Clerk Ellen Kamei, Councilmember Sally Lieber, Councilmember Lisa Matichak, Councilmember Pat Showalter, Councilmember Video Conference with No Physical Meeting Location 6:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, 2022 During this declared state of emergency, the meeting will be conducted in accordance with California Government Code §54953(e) as authorized by resolution of the City Council. Please contact city.clerk@mountainview.gov to obtain a copy of the applicable resolution. 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 do 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 received directly by the City Council. Please identify the Agenda Item number in the subject line of your email. 2. Provide oral public comments during the meeting: Online: You may join the Zoom Webinar using this link: https://mountainview.zoom.us/j/84351267142 You may be asked to enter an email address and a name. Your email address will not be disclosed to the public. 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: 843 5126 7142 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. When the Mayor calls your name to provide public comment, if you are participating via phone, please press *6 to unmute yourself. Page 1 of 7 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 - 6:00 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). 6:00 P.M.-CLOSED SESSION 1. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION) 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)); Name of cases: James R. Zuegel v. City of Mountain View, et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 5:17-cv-03249-BLF and Case No. 5:21-cv-07538-BLF 6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL 3. PRESENTATIONS 3.1 COVID-19 Update by City Manager Kimbra McCarthy 3.2 Monta Loma Park Redesign Update by Carducci Associates This is a presentation by Carducci Associates about the project. The City Council will hear the presentation but will not take any action on this item. 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 Minutes Recommendation(s): Approve City Council meeting minutes of February 8, 2022. Attachment(s): 02-08-22 Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 - 6:00 PM 4.2 601-649 Escuela Avenue and 1873 Latham Street Mixed-Use Project (Second Reading) Recommendation(s): Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Amending the Zoning Map from the R3-2.5 (Multi-Family Residential) Zoning District to the P(38) (El Camino Real Precise Plan) for the Property Located at 1873 Latham Street, 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 Ordinance Requiring the Safe Storage of Firearms in Residences and Vehicles (Second Reading) Recommendation(s): Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Adding Article V to Chapter 21 of the Mountain View City Code Relating to the Safe Storage of Firearms in Residences and Vehicles in the City of Mountain View, 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 AB 361 Resolution to Continue Remote Public Meetings During State of Emergency Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing and Continuing Virtual Meetings of City Council, Committees, Boards and Commissions Pursuant to AB 361 and Making Required Findings, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Resolution 4.5 Program Supplement No. 000000X04 to Administering Agency-State Agreement for State-Funded Projects No. 04-5124S21 with the California Department of Transportation for the Local Road Safety Plan Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute Program Supplement No. 000000X04 to Administering Agency-State Agreement for State Funded Projects No. 04-5124S21 with the California Department of Transportation for the Local Road Safety Plan, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Resolution Page 3 of 7 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 - 6:00 PM 4.6 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Response - Affordable Housing Recommendation(s): Approve the City’s response to the 2021 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury’s final report, “Affordable Housing: A Tale of Two Cities” (Attachment 1 to the Council report). Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Grand Jury Response ATT 2 - 2021 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury’s Final Report ATT 3 - 90-Day Response Notice from 2021 Civil Grand Jury 4.7 San Antonio Mini-Park (Fayette Park), Project 20-48-Various Actions Recommendation(s): 1. Transfer and appropriate $450,000 from the Park Land Dedication Fund to San Antonio Mini-Park (Fayette Park), Project 21-48. (Five votes required) 2. Approve plans and specifications for Fayette Park and authorize staff to advertise the project for bids. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder if the bid is within the project budget. Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - Park Land Dedication Fund Project Commitment 4.8 Plymouth/Space Park Realignment, Project 20-40-Amend Professional Services Agreement and Appropriate Funds Recommendation(s): 1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with BKF Engineers for an additional $400,000 for Plymouth/Space Park Realignment, Project 20-40, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,555,565. 2. Appropriate funds in the amount of $885,952 received from Google LLC to Plymouth/Space Park Realignment, Project 20-40. (Five votes required) 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. Page 4 of 7 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 - 6:00 PM 6. STUDY SESSION 6.1 Housing Element Update-Draft Sites Inventory and Draft Goals and Policies Recommendation(s): The purpose of this Study Session is for staff to brief the City Council on the Draft Housing Element Sites Inventory, draft goals and policies, Council’s Strategic Roadmap Action Plan (workplan) project of identifying and developing a response to R1 and R2 parcels that exceed allowed densities, and for the Council to provide feedback and policy direction on those topics. Attachment(s): Study Session Memo ATT 1 - 2021 APR Summary ATT 2 - Community Input Survey Summary ATT 3 - EPC Report, February 16, 2022 ATT 4 - Public Correspondance ATT 5 - ProHousing Designation Program Application 7. PUBLIC HEARING - None. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Consideration of Assembly Bill 571 Contribution Limits for City Council Candidates and Future Campaign Finance Ordinance Amendments Recommendation(s): 1. Determine whether to accept the default contribution limits imposed by Assembly Bill 571, set a different contribution limit, or declare no limit on contributions to candidates for the City Council from single contributors. 2. Direct staff to return with an ordinance that includes the recommended Disclosure in Advertisements Ordinance amendments. 3. Direct staff whether to require additional reporting and disclosure requirements for local committees that receive contributions or make expenditures in excess of $500. Attachment(s): Council Report ATT 1 - AB 571 Fact Sheet 9. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Council at this time. 10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Page 5 of 7 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 - 6:00 PM 11. ADJOURNMENT 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. The agenda and staff reports may be viewed 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 prior to Tuesday City Council meetings. Agenda materials may also be viewed online at mountainview.legistar.com. 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 during normal business hours and at the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2nd Floor, during the 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)) Page 6 of 7 City Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 - 6:00 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 to ensure that your name is accurately recorded in the minutes. 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 complete cards but 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 City Council Code of Conduct Chapter 6, no person who addresses the Council shall make any belligerent, personal, slanderous, threatening or abusive remark, statement, or commentary toward the Council, staff or other individuals in a manner which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the Council meeting, nor shall any person engage in any disorderly conduct which disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. Any violation of this rule shall be grounds for terminating the speaker's comment period. Continued inappropriate behavior or comments, after having been directed to discontinue, shall be grounds for removal from the meeting. 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. To request Russian, Spanish or Chinese interpretation, please contact the City Clerk's office by 5:00 p.m. at least two business days prior to the day of the scheduled Council meeting by phone at (650) 903-6399 or by email at city.clerk@mountainview.gov. Чтобы запросить устный перевод на русский язык, обратитесь в офис городского секретаря до 17:00. не менее чем за два рабочих дня до дня запланированного заседания Совета по телефону (650) 903-6399 или по электронной почте city.clerk@mountainview.gov. Para solicitar interpretación en español, comuníquese con la oficina del Secretario Municipal antes de las 5 p.m. al menos dos días hábiles antes del día de la reunión programada del Consejo por teléfono (650) 903-6399 o por correo electrónico a city.clerk@mountainview.gov. 如需中文口译服务，请在下午 5 点前联系市书记官办公室。在预定的市议会会议召开前至少两个 工作日通过电话 (650) 903-6399 或发送电子邮件至 city.clerk@mountainview.gov。 Page 7 of 7