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City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Tuesday, April 12, 2016 6:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Special Meeting: Joint Meeting of Council and the Redevelopment Successor Agency Immediately Followed by Special City Council Meeting 6 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Successor Agency 1 Call to Order in the Council Chambers (Open to the Public) Mayor / Board Member Hendricks called the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency to order in Council Chambers. 2 Roll Call Present: 7 - Mayor / Board Member Hendricks Vice Mayor / Board Member Larsson Councilmember / Board Member Griffith Councilmember / Board Member Meyering Councilmember / Board Member Martin-Milius Councilmember / Board Member Davis 3 Public Comment None. 4 Closed Session Reports for a) April 30, 2013 (revised report out) and b) February 23, 2016 City Attorney / Agency Counsel John Nagel stated on April 30, 2013, the City Council and the Successor Agency Board (“Board”) held a properly noticed special joint meeting to consider the initiation of litigation. Upon the adjournment of that special meeting, the City Council and the Board reported out their approval of the initiation of litigation. The City Council again reported out its approval of the initiation of the litigation during the course of its regular meeting on April 30, 2013. The City Council and Board reported out the following: Direction to initiate litigation, if necessary, has been given, and the action, defendants and other particulars shall, once formally commenced, be disclosed to any person upon inquiry, unless doing so would jeopardize our ability to effectuate service or negatively impact any settlement negotiations. The vote on April 30, 2013 action was: Board City of Sunnyvale Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 members/Councilmembers Davis, Martin-Milius, Spitaleri, Whittum, Meyering and Moylan voting yes and Board member/Councilmember Griffith being absent. The litigation authorized to be filed was related to the dissolution of the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sunnyvale. As a result of the April 30 action on May 23, 2013, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sunnyvale and the City of Sunnyvale sued Ana J. Matosantos, in her official capacity as Director of the State of California Department of Finance and Vinod K. Sharma, in his official capacity as Auditor-Controller of the County of Santa Clara (Case No. 34-2013-80001499). Michael Cohen subsequently replaced Ana Matosantos as Director of the State of California Department of Finance and as the named party in the lawsuit. Not all of the claims brought under Case No. 34-2013-80001499 were deemed ripe for adjudication, and the Successor Agency was directed to exhaust its administrative remedies prior to judicial review of such claims. Following such exhaustion, based on the authority granted on April 30, 2013, on April 14, 2015, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sunnyvale and the City of Sunnyvale sued Michael Cohen, in his official capacity as Director of the State of California Department of Finance (Case No. 34-2015-80002067). Case No. 34-2015-80002067 was officially brought as a case related to Case No. 34-2013-80001499, because it involves the same parties and is based on the same or similar claims. Specifically, the Successor Agency seeks to receive relief for the claims initially brought under Case No. 34-2013-80001499 that were previously dismissed. On February 23, 2016, the City Council and the Successor Agency Board held a properly noticed joint special meeting regarding Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sunnyvale and the City of Sunnyvale authorizing to appeal the Superior Court ruling in Case No. 34-2015-80002067. Inadvertently, the City Council and the Successor Agency Board did not report out their decision to file a Notice of Appeal in this matter. The vote on the February 23, 2016 was: Board members/Councilmembers Davis, Martin-Milius, Larsson, Whittum, Meyering, Griffith and Hendricks voting yes. 5 Consent Calendar MOTION: Councilmember / Board Member Griffith moved and Vice Mayor / Board Member Larsson seconded the motion to approve the Consent Calendar. FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Following discussion regarding attendance at the April 30, 2013 Closed Session, Vice Mayor / Board Member Larsson offered a friendly amendment to remove Consent Calendar Item 5.A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Successor Agency Minutes of April 30, 2013 from the motion. Councilmember / Board Member Griffith accepted the friendly amendment. City of Sunnyvale Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor / Board Member Hendricks Vice Mayor / Board Member Larsson Councilmember / Board Member Griffith Councilmember / Board Member Martin-Milius Councilmember / Board Member Davis No: 1 - Councilmember / Board Member Meyering A 16-0361 Approve Joint City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2013 This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and will be brought back for consideration at a later date. No action taken. B 16-0379 Approve Joint City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2015 Redevelopment Successor Agency: Approve the Joint City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2015 as submitted. C 16-0378 Approve Joint City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2016 Redevelopment Successor Agency: Approve the Joint City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2016 as submitted. D 16-0343 Approve the First Amendment to Outside Counsel Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Litigation Services Pertaining to the Three Lawsuits Related to the Dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency City Council: Authorize the City Attorney to execute a First Amendment, in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report, to the Outside Counsel Agreement with the law firm of Goldfarb Lipman to extend the term of the Agreement until May 19, 2019 and to increase the not to exceed amount by $60,000, for a new not to exceed contract amount of $160,000. Redevelopment Successor Agency: Authorize the Agency Counsel to execute a First Amendment, in substantially the City of Sunnyvale Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 same form as Attachment 1 to the report, to the Outside Counsel Agreement with the law firm of Goldfarb Lipman to extend the term of the Agreement until May 19, 2019 and to increase the not to exceed amount by $60,000, for a new not to exceed contract amount of $160,000. 6 Adjourn Joint Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency Mayor Hendricks adjourned the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting at 6:14 p.m. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (Immediately Following Joint Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency) CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hendricks called the meeting to order in Council Chambers at 6:15 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Mayor Hendricks led the salute to the flag. ROLL CALL Present: 6 - Mayor Glenn Hendricks Vice Mayor Gustav Larsson Councilmember Jim Griffith Councilmember Tara Martin-Milius Councilmember Pat Meyering Councilmember Jim Davis PRESENTATION 16-0355 PRESENTATION - PG&E Pipeline Safety Program (Rescheduled from March 29, 2016) Following action on Item 7, Rabiah Khalid, Local Government Relations Representative, PG&E and Darren Klein, PG&E provided a presentation regarding the Community Pipeline Safety Initiative. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Hendricks announced the upcoming State of the City event on July 9 on the City Hall campus. Councilmember Davis announced upcoming vacancies on boards and commissions and an application deadline. City of Sunnyvale Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 Councilmember Davis announced a call for nominations for Sunnyvale Community Awards. Councilmember Davis announced applications are being accepted for Community Event and Neighborhood Grant programs. Councilmember Martin-Milius announced the winners of the iGreen April Eco-Challenge. Maria Pan addressed the Council. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Meyering requested to pull Items 1.A, 1.B, 1.C and 1.D. 1.A 16-0344 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of March 29, 2016 Public Hearing opened at 6:26 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 6:26 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Meyering moved to amend the minutes to include a summary of the dissenting points of view. The motion died due to lack of a second. MOTION: Vice Mayor Larsson moved and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 29, 2016 as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Martin-Milius Councilmember Davis No: 1 - Councilmember Meyering 1.B 16-0348 Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager Public Hearing opened at 6:27 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 6:27 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 MOTION: Councilmember Meyering moved to deny payment until such time as bills are provided on request to Councilmembers. The motion died due to lack of a second. MOTION: Vice Mayor Larsson moved and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion to approve the list(s) of claims and bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Martin-Milius Councilmember Davis No: 1 - Councilmember Meyering 1.C 16-0312 Award of Bid No. PW16-21 for the Slurry Seal 2016-B Project and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Public Hearing opened at 6:27 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 6:27 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Meyering moved to deny recommendation number 3. The motion died due to lack of a second. MOTION: Vice Mayor Larsson moved and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion to 1) Make a finding of CEQA categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities) as it relates to the rehabilitation of existing streets involving negligible or no expansion of existing use; 2) award a construction contract, in substantially the same format as Attachment 2 to the report and in the amount of $277,000 to VSS International Inc.; and 3) approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $27,700. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Martin-Milius Councilmember Davis City of Sunnyvale Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 No: 1 - Councilmember Meyering 1.D 16-0342 Award of Bid No. PW16-15 for the Concrete, Sidewalk, Curbs, Gutters and Driveway Approaches 2016-17 Project and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Public Hearing opened at 6:28 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 6:28 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Meyering moved to deny recommendation number 3. The motion died due to lack of a second. MOTION: Vice Mayor Larsson moved and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion to 1) Make a finding of CEQA categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities) as it relates to the rehabilitation of existing streets involving negligible or no expansion of existing use; 2) award a construction contract, in substantially the same format as Attachment 2 to the report and in the amount of $867,728 to Spencon Construction Inc.; 3) approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $86,773; and 4) determine that the bid submitted by JJR Construction, Inc. is non responsive. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Martin-Milius Councilmember Davis No: 1 - Councilmember Meyering PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 2 16-0046 Introduce an Ordinance to Award a Non-Exclusive Taxicab Franchise to Silicon Valley Taxi Drivers, Inc. DBA Green Cab Management Analyst Elaine Ketell provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 6:31 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 6:31 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 MOTION: Vice Mayor Larsson moved and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Introduce an Ordinance to Award a Non-exclusive Taxicab Franchise to Silicon Valley Taxi Drivers, Inc. DBA Green Cab and authorize the City Manager to execute the franchise agreement. City Clerk Kathleen Franco Simmons read the ordinance title. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Martin-Milius Councilmember Meyering Councilmember Davis No: 0 3 16-0181 Introduce an Ordinance to Award a Non-Exclusive Taxicab Franchise to Silicon Valley Cab Co., Inc. DBA Silicon Valley Cab Management Analyst Elaine Ketell provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 6:33 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 6:33 p.m. MOTION: Vice Mayor Larsson moved and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Introduce an Ordinance to Award a Non-exclusive Taxicab Franchise to Silicon Valley Cab Co., Inc. DBA Silicon Valley Cab and authorize the City Manager to execute the franchise agreement. City Clerk Kathleen Franco Simmons read the ordinance title. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Martin-Milius Councilmember Meyering Councilmember Davis No: 0 City of Sunnyvale Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 4 16-0373 Appoint a Councilmember to the Valley Transportation Authority El Camino Real Rapid Transit Policy Advisory Board to Serve as a Voting Member and if necessary Appoint an Alternate Member City Manager Deanna Santana provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 6:34 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 6:34 p.m. NOMINATION: Councilmember Davis nominated Mayor Hendricks. Mayor Hendricks respectfully declined the nomination. Vice Mayor Larsson expressed interest in serving on the policy advisory board. MOTION: Councilmember Martin-Milius moved and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion to nominate Vice Mayor Larsson to serve on the VTA El Camino Real Rapid Transit Policy Advisory Board. Vice Mayor Larsson accepted the nomination. MOTION: Councilmember Griffith moved and Councilmember Martin-Milius seconded the motion to appoint the nomination. Mayor Hendricks determined the motion had been made by the previous motion. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Martin-Milius Councilmember Davis No: 1 - Councilmember Meyering Following action on Item 4, Council considered Item 7. 5 16-0090 Introduce an Ordinance Amending Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 9.86 and Title 19 to Expressly Prohibit Medical Marijuana Cultivation, Commercial Activity, Distribution, and Delivery; Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines City of Sunnyvale Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) Director of Public Safety Frank Grgurina provided the staff report and stated an updated version of the ordinance has been provided to Council which includes the complete definition of “Delivery.” City Manager Deanna Santana and Assistant City Attorney Melissa Tronquet provided additional information. Councilmember Griffith proposed a study issue regarding a R&D exemption so long as the marijuana never leaves the site. Councilmember Martin-Milius stated support for a study issue. Public Hearing opened at 7:52 p.m. Tony Spitaleri spoke in support of consideration of an exemption for research and development in the case where the product is destroyed following the research. Jennifer Ong provided background and information regarding a company which is in the business of indoor grow industries and plant growth systems. Public Hearing closed at 8:04 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Davis moved and Councilmember Griffith seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 9.86 and Title 19 (Zoning), Section 19.62.010 and Tables 19.24.030, 19.28.080, 19.18.030, 19.20.030, 19.29.050, and 19.22.030, of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code relating to an express prohibition on medical marijuana cultivation, commercial activity, distribution, delivery and other activities, and find that the adoption of the ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c) (2) and 15061(b)(3). FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Martin-Milius offered a friendly amendment to add a personal exemption for people who have cards. Councilmember Davis accepted the friendly amendment. Mayor Hendricks suggested the original motion be left as-is and allow staff to look at clarifying language. Councilmember Davis accepted Mayor Hendricks’ suggestion and the friendly amendment was removed from the motion. City Manager Santana provided comments regarding the process and timing of staff returning to Council. AMENDMENT: Councilmember Meyering moved to amend the motion to create an City of Sunnyvale Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 exception for outdoor cultivation of no more than one plant for personal, prescribed medical use. The motion to amend died due to lack of a second. City Clerk Kathleen Franco Simmons read the ordinance title. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Martin-Milius Councilmember Davis No: 1 - Councilmember Meyering 6 16-0151 Introduce an Ordinance Amending Section 3.80.040 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to increase the City's Minimum Wage to $15 by 2018 Economic Development Manager Connie Verceles provided the staff report. City Manager Deanna Santana provided additional information. Public Hearing opened at 8:31 p.m. Former Mayor and County Assessor Larry Stone spoke in support of an increase in the minimum wage. Irene Murphy, Fibbar Magee’s, stated restaurants are requesting additional time for the increase. Ram, owner of a small business in Sunnyvale, stated it is a drastic increase for small businesses and requested an incremental approach. Ram spoke in support of waiting until 2020. Julia Blom, owner of a small business, requested a slower increase due to the impact on the operations of the business and the ability to pay increased health care costs. Blom spoke in support of waiting until 2020. Rene Blom stated that an increase from $10.30 to $15 in 18 months is too much and will impact the ability to pay health costs and keep their business going. Blom requested a compromise and go to 2020. Emad Ibrahim, owner of Dish Dash, stated that it has never been more challenging City of Sunnyvale Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 to run a business than the last several years, requested further discussion regarding tipped employees, and requested a slower increase to 2020. Ravi, small restaurant owner, requested consideration of lengthening the implementation to 2022. Kalidoss, small business owner in Sunnyvale, stated the rate increase would be very difficult and requested a smaller increase. Deborah Olson, owner of C.J. Olson Cherries, spoke in agreement with the Governor’s plan. Olson expressed concern with the City’s proposed increase, and stated small businesses will be forced to cut employees, prices will have to increase and businesses may be forced to close down. Olson urged slowing the increase. Joe Antuzzi, owner of Il Postale and Chair of the Downtown Association, shared comments from other Downtown business owners opposed to an increase by 2018. Kirk Vartan, Slice of New York, stated his biggest concern is that the issue is not being reviewed with a regional focus and requested consumer education. Louise Auerhahn, Working Partnerships, spoke regarding the huge need and the challenge of housing affordability, and the need to make sure people make enough to work where they live, and urged adoption of the ordinance. Margaret Abe-Koga, Raise the Minimum Wage Coalition, spoke regarding the growing affordability gap in the region, and stated Mountain View adopted an ordinance to increase the minimum wage to $15 in 2018. Michael O’Brian, engineer, spoke in support of an increase in the minimum wage. Christa Shaw speaking on behalf of Faultline Brewing Company, provided information regarding the impact of the 2015 increase on the business and requested consideration of the concept of total compensation and tipped employees. Alison Hicks spoke in support of $15 by 2018 and stated Governor Brown’s $15 by 2022 will not be a significant increase if current conditions continue. Christopher Doan spoke in support of an increase in minimum wage to $15 by 2018. City of Sunnyvale Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 Meghan Freeley, Raise the Wage South Bay and Peninsula Coalition, stated there is a regional movement to raise the minimum wage and encouraged offering education and support to business owners. Tony Spitaleri spoke in support of the minimum wage of $15 an hour and asked that it be extended to 2020 to support small businesses to allow them time to adjust. Jessica Lynam, California Restaurant Association, spoke in opposition to the increase by 2018, and asked the City to work with small businesses to extend the increase a few years. Susyn Almond spoke in support of the minimum wage increase. Caitlyn Jullivan speaking for Marie Bernard, Executive Director, Sunnyvale Community Services, read a letter in support of an increase in the minimum wage. Public Hearing closed at 9:31 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Davis moved and Councilmember Griffith seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Introduce an Ordinance Amending Section 3.80.040 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to increase the City's Minimum Wage to $15 by 2018. AMENDMENT: Councilmember Meyering moved to amend the motion to include a provision that allows the Council to vote to postpone a pending minimum wage increase if citywide employment has dropped over the preceding year. The motion to amend died due to lack of a second. City Clerk Kathleen Franco Simmons read the ordinance title. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Martin-Milius Councilmember Davis No: 1 - Mayor Hendricks Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Meyering City of Sunnyvale Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 Council recessed at 10:05 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:15 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Council resumed with Public Hearings/General Business Item 8. 7 16-0030 Approve the Issuance of Request for Proposals to Develop a New Affordable Housing Project on City Property Located on Charles Street (Block 15) Council considered this item following Item 4. Assistant City Manager Hanson Hom provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 6:59 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 6:59 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Martin-Milius moved and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion to approve Alternative 2: Approve the Issuance of the Request for Proposals (RFP) to Develop New Affordable Housing Project on City Property Located on Charles Street (Block 15), with a modification to change the scoring sheet to add incentive for homeless veterans and developmentally disabled seniors, and increase the points to 10 points. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Martin-Milius Councilmember Davis No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Meyering Following action on Item 7, Council resumed the order of the agenda and received the Presentation by PG&E. 8 16-0301 Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Titles 3 (Revenue and Finance) and 19 (Zoning) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code related to the Transportation Impact Fee and Housing Impact Fees in Conjunction with the Study Issue to Evaluate the Timing of Park Dedication In-lieu Fee Calculation and City of Sunnyvale Page 14 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 Payment (2015-7151) (Continued from March 15 and March 29, 2016) Director of Community Development Trudi Ryan provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 10:20 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 10:20 p.m. MOTION: Vice Mayor Larsson moved and Councilmember Griffith seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Titles 3 (Revenue and Finance) and 19 (Zoning) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code related to the Transportation Impact Fee and Housing Impact Fees to calculate fees at the time of building permit submittal. City Clerk Kathleen Franco Simmons read the ordinance title. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Martin-Milius Councilmember Davis No: 1 - Councilmember Meyering 9 15-1031 Consideration of Options for Implementation of an Auxiliary Restroom at the Las Palmas Park / Tennis Center Superintendent of Parks and Golf Jim Stark provided the staff report. Director of Public Works Manuel Pineda provided additional information. Public Hearing opened at 10:35 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 10:35 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Griffith moved and Vice Mayor Larsson seconded the motion to approve Alternative 3: Direct staff to defer the auxiliary restroom for consideration as part of the community outreach process for the Las Palmas Park Renovation and Enhancement project in FY 2023/24 and increase the project budget during the next capital project budget cycle to reflect the additional restroom scope. City of Sunnyvale Page 15 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Martin-Milius Councilmember Meyering Councilmember Davis No: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Councilmember Martin-Milius reported her attendance at a meeting of the League of California Cities Environmental Quality Policy Committee and a meeting of LAFCO. Vice Mayor Larsson reported his attendance at a meeting of BAWSCA Board Policy Committee in which he was selected to serve as Vice Chair for the coming year. Councilmember Davis reported his attendance at a meeting of the League of California Cities Public Safety Policy Committee. Councilmember Griffith announced the upcoming inaugural meeting of the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority. Mayor Hendricks reported his attendance at a meeting of the VTA Board. NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Council Vice Mayor Larsson spoke regarding advocacy and inquired if there is more Council can do to be effective in advocacy by setting strategic priorities. Mayor Hendricks suggested it may be an item for the next Council strategic session. Vice Mayor Larsson reported his attendance at CityAge conference, a CCE conference and a kickoff event for Measure AA Save the Bay. Councilmember Meyering inquired about the Information Only report on the agenda regarding Envision Silicon Valley. Director of Public Works Pineda, City Manager Santana and Mayor Hendricks provided a response. City of Sunnyvale Page 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 12, 2016 Councilmember Meyering requested information relating to Plaza del Rey regarding the financial hardship policy effective date and the number of residents who have received a hardship benefit since it has been in effect. City Manager Santana stated a response would be provided via the City Manager's Bi-Weekly Report. Mayor Hendricks stated a Council Study Session is scheduled for June 28 and that he will be attending a meeting at Plaza del Rey in the coming weeks. Mayor Hendricks reported he and Councilmember Davis traveled to Washington, D.C. with Silicon Valley Leadership Group and met with various representatives and staff. -City Manager City Manager Santana announced the interview date for the Executive Assistant to City Council position and noted on the Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar the Declaration of Vacancy and Calling a Special Election will be considered at the next Council meeting. INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS 16-0351 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar 16-0324 Information/Action Items 16-0359 Update on City Position as Part of Envision Silicon Valley and the Proposed 2016 Transportation Ballot Measure (Information Only) 16-0352 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hendricks adourned the meeting at 11 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 17