City Council

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Tuesday, June 20, 2017 4:30 PM Council Chambers and West Conference Room, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Special Meetings: Closed Session- 4:30 PM | Study Session- 5:30 PM | Regular City Council Meeting- 7 PM | Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Sunnyvale Financing Authority-7 PM (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) 4:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session) Vice Mayor Larsson announced the items for Closed Session and invited any members of the public to provide public comments before convening to Closed Session. 1 Call to Order in the West Conference Room Vice Mayor Larsson called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m. 2 Roll Call Present: 7 - Mayor Glenn Hendricks Vice Mayor Gustav Larsson Councilmember Jim Griffith Councilmember Larry Klein Councilmember Nancy Smith Councilmember Russ Melton Councilmember Michael S. Goldman 3 Public Comment No speakers. 4 Convene to Closed Session 17-0612 Closed Session held pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency designated representatives: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager; Teri Silva, Director of Human Resources Unrepresented Employee Groups: Department Directors, Classified Management, Unclassified Management City of Sunnyvale Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 5 Adjourn Special Meeting Vice Mayor Larsson adjourned the meeting at 5:26 p.m. 5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session) 1 Call to Order in the Council Chambers (Open to the Public) Vice Mayor Larsson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2 Roll Call Present: 7 - Mayor Glenn Hendricks Vice Mayor Gustav Larsson Councilmember Jim Griffith Councilmember Larry Klein Councilmember Nancy Smith Councilmember Russ Melton Councilmember Michael S. Goldman 3 Public Comment No speakers. 4 Study Session 17-0235 Workshop to Present Information Regarding the City’s Pension Obligations 5 Adjourn Special Meeting Vice Mayor Larsson adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m. 7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hendricks called the meeting to order. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Mayor Hendricks led the salute to the flag. ROLL CALL City of Sunnyvale Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 Present: 7 - Mayor Glenn Hendricks Vice Mayor Gustav Larsson Councilmember Jim Griffith Councilmember Larry Klein Councilmember Nancy Smith Councilmember Russ Melton Councilmember Michael S. Goldman CLOSED SESSION REPORT Vice Mayor Larsson reported the Council met in closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: Conference with Labor Negotiators; Unrepresented Employee Groups: Department Directors, Classified Management, Unclassified Management; nothing to report. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY 17-0594 SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY - Proclamation Reaffirming Sunnyvale’s Commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement Mayor Hendricks read a proclamation reaffirming the City of Sunnyvale’s commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Smith announced board and commission recruitment and an application deadline. Michael Gonzales, Green Party of Santa Clara County, spoke in support of divesting from Wells Fargo. Barbara Fukumoto spoke in appreciation of Council support for climate action including formation of Silicon Valley Clean Energy, divestment from fossil fuels, collection of food scraps and the revision of the Climate Action Plan. Paul Gardner, Whole House Building Supply, spoke in support of sustainability and divestment from fossil fuel companies and banks doing business with those companies. Richard Walrod spoke regarding public safety issues related to Club La Ronda and requested something be done for the neighborhood. Kennita Watson spoke regarding the food scrap program and utility rates and offered suggestions for improvement to the program. City of Sunnyvale Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 Mike Johnson, Executive Director, Sunnyvale Downtown Association, expressed appreciation for the Council’s support of the Association and provided information regarding upcoming events. Zachary Kaufman spoke regarding Surf Air and the cost of parking to take the train, and presented photos. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Hendricks reported a request from a member of the public to pull Item 1.N from the Consent Calendar. MOTION: Vice Mayor Larsson moved and Councilmember Klein seconded the motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 1.N. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Klein Councilmember Smith Councilmember Melton Councilmember Goldman No: 0 1.A 17-0368 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2017 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2017 as submitted. 1.B 17-0179 Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager Approve the list(s) of claims and bills. 1.C 17-0388 Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Order and Award an Installation Contract for Closed Circuit Television Cameras (F17-103 and F17-121), and Approve Budget Modification No. 49 in the Amount of $500,000 to Appropriate Grant Funding Contingent Upon Council Approval of the FY 2017/18 Recommended Budget 1) Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order, in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report and in the amount of $191,503 ($176,500 for the cameras and sales tax in the amount of $15,003) to Control Tech West Inc.; 2) City of Sunnyvale Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 Accept the reduced bid pricing offered by St. Francis Electric and award an installation contract, in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report and in the amount of $146,010, to St. Francis Electric and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met; 3) Approve contract contingency in the amount of $17,481 for the installation contract with St. Francis Electric in order to utilize available VRF funding; and 4) Approve Budget Modification No. 49 to appropriate $500,000 in VTA Measure B VRF Funding contingent on Council approval of the FY 2017/18 Recommended Budget. 1.D 17-0421 Award a Multi-Year Contract for Utility Billing Services (F17-116) Award a five-year contract to Infosend, Inc. of Anaheim in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 and in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 for utility bill printing, mailing, electronic bill presentment and payment services for the Finance Department and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met. 1.E 17-0537 Approve Budget Modification No. 50 in the Amount of $149,971 for the Wolfe Road Recycled Water Pipeline Project Approve Budget Modification No. 50 in the amount of $140,971 for the Wolfe Road Recycled Water Pipeline Project. 1.F 17-0561 Reject a Bid Received in Response to Invitation for Bids No. F17-118 Recondition a Trash Compactor at The SMaRT Station Reject the sole bid of $190,000 received from DW Nicholson Corporation in response to Invitation for Bids No. F17-118. 1.G 17-0562 Award of Two Contracts for Citywide Temporary Personnel Placement Services (F17-094) 1) Award a two-year contract, in substantially the same format as Attachment 1 to the report in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 to West Valley Staffing Group; 2) award a two-year contract, in substantially the same format as Attachment 2 to the report in an amount not-to-exceed $400,000 to AppleOne Employment Services; 3) authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts when all necessary conditions have been met; and 4) authorize the City Manager to increase the not-to-exceed amounts of the initial contracts if operationally necessary, subject to available budgeted funding and to extend the contracts up to three additional years, not-to-exceed budgeted amounts, if pricing and services remain acceptable to the City. City of Sunnyvale Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 1.H 17-0585 Adopt a Resolution to Join the World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities and Authorize the Submission of Application Materials Adopt a resolution to join the World Health Organization’s Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities and authorize the submission of all application materials. 1.I 17-0606 Award a Contract for a Budget System (F17-059) 1) Award a contract not to exceed $791,237 to Questica, Inc. to implement a budget system, in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met, and 2) approve a 10% contract contingency in the amount of $79,124. 1.J 17-0521 Approve the Issuance of a Blanket Purchase Order to Extend an Existing Contract for Water Meters (F17-117) in an amount not to exceed $200,000 Approve the issuance of a blanket purchase order in an amount not to exceed $200,000 and to extend the existing contract with Badger Meter to March 31, 2018, in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to this report for water meters. 1.K 17-0593 First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Sunnyvale and California Sports Center for the Management, Operation and Supervision of Public Swimming Programs at Fremont High School Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of Sunnyvale and California Sports Center for the Management, Operation and Supervision of Public Swimming Programs at Fremont High School and authorize the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment when all necessary conditions have been met. 1.L 17-0613 Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Salary Resolution and the Schedule of Pay to Increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category C (Classified Public Safety Officers and Lieutenants) Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Salary Resolution and the Schedule of Pay to Increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category C (Classified Public Safety Officers and Lieutenants). 1.M 17-0614 Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Salary Resolution and the Schedule of Pay to Increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category D/E (Public Safety Captains and Public Safety City of Sunnyvale Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 Deputy Chiefs) Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Salary Resolution and the Schedule of Pay to Increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category D/E (Public Safety Captains and Public Safety Deputy Chiefs) 1.N 17-0632 Amend the 2017 Priority Advocacy Issues Public Comment opened at 7:24 p.m. Ken Dickman encouraged the City to divest from fossil fuels. Public comment closed at 7:26 p.m. MOTION: Vice Mayor Larsson moved and Councilmember Griffith seconded the motion to approve the Amended 2017 Priority Advocacy Issues. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Klein Councilmember Smith Councilmember Melton Councilmember Goldman No: 0 1.O 17-0603 FY 2016/17 NOVA Workforce Services Department Expenditure Update and Approval of Budget Modification 48 Approve Budget Modification No. 48 increasing revenues for the Employment Development Fund by $500,000 for new total revenues of $11,000,000, increasing expenditures by $490,460 and transfers to general fund of $9,540 for the FY 2016/17 Budget. 1.P 17-0507 Award a Contract to JobTrain to Provide Youth Workforce Development Services in San Mateo County Award a contract, in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report, and in an amount not to exceed $525,000 to JobTrain for youth workforce development services in San Mateo County through June 30, 2018 and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract when all the necessary conditions have been met. City of Sunnyvale Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 1.Q 17-0536 Award of Contracts for Adult Workforce Development Services in San Mateo County Award contracts in the amount of $948,042 to Central Labor Council Partnership and $251,958 to San Mateo County Community College District for adult workforce development services in San Mateo County from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 and authorize the City Manager to execute options to renew the contracts for up to three years when all necessary conditions have been met. 1.R 17-0644 Award a Contract to ALLIES for English Language Learner Workforce Navigator Pilot Project Technical Assistance Award a contract in an amount not to exceed $415,500 to ALLIES to provide technical assistance and program evaluation to the English Language Learner Workforce Navigator Pilot Projects from June 15, 2017 to March 31, 2019 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met. ADJOURN TO SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY Mayor Hendricks adjourned the regular City Council meeting to the Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Sunnyvale Financing Authority at 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hendricks called the Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Sunnyvale Financing Authority to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor / Authority Member Hendricks Vice Mayor / Authority Member Larsson Councilmember / Authority Member Griffith Councilmember / Authority Member Klein Councilmember / Authority Member Smith Councilmember / Authority Member Melton Councilmember / Authority Member Goldman PUBLIC COMMENT (ON SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS ONLY) No speakers. PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS 2.A 17-0135 Approve Joint City Council and Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2016 City of Sunnyvale Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 MOTION: Councilmember / Authority Member Griffith moved and Councilmember / Authority Member Klein seconded the motion to (Sunnyvale Financing Authority) Approve Joint City Council and Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2016 as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor / Authority Member Hendricks Vice Mayor / Authority Member Larsson Councilmember / Authority Member Griffith Councilmember / Authority Member Klein Councilmember / Authority Member Smith Councilmember / Authority Member Melton Councilmember / Authority Member Goldman No: 0 2.B 17-0193 City Council Adoption of the FY 2017/18 Budget, Fee Schedule, and Appropriations Limit and Sunnyvale Financing Authority Public Hearing and Adoption of the FY 2017/18 Budget Director of Finance Tim Kirby provided the staff report. City Manager Deanna Santana provided additional information. Public Hearing opened at 7:33 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 7:33 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember / Authority Member Griffith moved and Authority Member / Vice Mayor Larsson seconded the motion to (City Council) Approve the resolutions presented as Attachment 1 (including Exhibit A), Attachment 2 (including Exhibits A through D), and Attachment 3 (including Exhibit A) to the report that provide for the adoption of the FY 2017/18 Fee Schedule, Budget, and Appropriations Limit and (Sunnyvale Financing Authority) Conduct a Public Hearing and Approve the FY 2017/18 Budget Resolution (Sunnyvale Financing Authority) presented as Attachment 4 to the report. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor / Authority Member Hendricks Vice Mayor / Authority Member Larsson City of Sunnyvale Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 Councilmember / Authority Member Griffith Councilmember / Authority Member Klein Councilmember / Authority Member Smith Councilmember / Authority Member Melton Councilmember / Authority Member Goldman No: 0 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hendricks adjourned the Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Sunnyvale Financing Authority to resume the regular Council meeting at 7:45 p.m. RECONVENE TO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The regular City Council meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 3 17-0137 Proposed Utility Rate Increases for FY 2017/18 Rates for Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utilities for Services Provided to Customers Within and Outside City Boundaries; Finding of CEQA Exemption Pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 Director of Finance Tim Kirby provided the staff report and reported 360 protests were received as of the afternoon, plus several more this evening. Director Kirby stated a majority protest does not exist. Solid Waste Programs Division Manager Mark Bowers, Assistant City Manager/Interim Director of Environmental Services Kent Steffens and City Manager Deanna Santana provided additional information. Public Hearing opened at 8:44 p.m. Richard Gahart stated the notice sent to residents understated the proposed rate increase and proposed a rate increase of no more than 6%. Diana Williams spoke regarding water, garbage and solid waste rate increases and provided an overhead slide. Jay Herbert spoke regarding water and wastewater rate increases and provided a PowerPoint presentation and written materials. Steve Scandalis spoke regarding proposed utility rate increases and provided an City of Sunnyvale Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 overhead slide and written materials. Willie Chan spoke regarding water rate increases and garbage service. Dave Jones spoke in protest to the rate increases. Public Hearing closed at 9:04 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Griffith moved and Vice Mayor Larsson seconded the motion to approve Alternatives 1 and 2: 1) Find that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 because it approves rates and charges for the purposes of (1) meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits; (2) purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment or materials; (3) meeting financial reserve needs and requirements; and (4) obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain current service levels; and 2) Adopt a resolution increasing water, wastewater, and solid waste rates for FY 2017/18. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Klein Councilmember Smith Councilmember Melton No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Goldman Council recessed at 9:34 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:47 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 4 17-0531 FY 2017/18 General Fund Human Services Grant Funding Allocations Housing Officer Suzanne Isé provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 9:52 p.m. Laura Clendaniel, Healthier Kids Foundation, provided information regarding the services provided by the program. City of Sunnyvale Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 Public Hearing closed at 9:54 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Griffith moved and Councilmember Klein seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Approve a total of $100,000 in General Funds for ten human services grants listed in Attachment 1 of the report under "Staff Recommendation" and listed below: Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County - Long-term Care Ombudsman: $10,000 The Health Trust - Meals on Wheels: $10,000 Abilities United - Adult Services: $10,000 Live Oak Adult Day Services - Adult Day Care, Cupertino Center: $10,000 Senior Adults Legal Assistance - Legal Assistance for Sunnyvale Elders: $10,000 Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County - Day Break Cares: Adult Day Care Program: $10,000 Friends for Youth - Mentoring Services: A Positive Alternative for Sunnyvale Youth: $10,000 Vision Literacy - English Language Development Class: $10,000 Downtown Streets Team - Homeless Outreach & Community Engagement: $10,000 Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley - Youth & Family Counseling Program: $10,000 The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Klein Councilmember Smith Councilmember Melton Councilmember Goldman No: 0 5 17-0529 Review and Approve Recommendations from the Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Distribution Council Subcommittee and Approve Budget Modification No. 1 Contingent on City Council Approval of the FY 2017/18 Recommended Budget Councilmember Melton provided the report and recommendations of the Subcommittee. City Attorney John Nagel provided additional information. City of Sunnyvale Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 Public Hearing opened at 10:06 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 10:06 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Klein seconded the motion to approve Alternatives 1 and 2: 1) Approve the Council Subcommittee recommendations as detailed in the draft minutes of April 28, 2017 Subcommittee meeting (Attachment 2 to the report) and the Council Subcommittee Funding Worksheet (Attachment 3 to the report) and listed below, and 2) Approve Budget Modification No. 1 in the amount of $900 contingent on City Council approval of the FY 2017/18 Recommended Budget. Neighborhood Grants: Cherry Chase Neighborhood Association - Cultural and Social Improvement: $1,000 Cherryhill Neighborhood Association - Cherryhill Heritage: $750 Cumberland South Neighborhood Association - 4th of July Parade and Potluck: $750 Hazelheads Association - Block Party with Little Library Launch: $478 Lakewood Village Neighborhood Association for LVNA Villager: $1,000 Ponderosa Park Neighborhood Association - Outdoor Movie Night: $250 SNAIL Neighborhood Association - National Night Out and Little Libraries: $1,000 Sunnyarts Neighborhood Association - Community Pride Building: $600 Valley Forge Neighborhood Group - Block Party: $450 Evelyn Glen HOA - A Taste Around the World: $500 (Council Set Aside Fund) Traditions of Sunnyvale Association - Block Party and Scavenger Hunt: $400 (Council Set Aside Fund) Community Event Grant: Sunnyvale Downtown Association: $10,250 FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Vice Mayor Larsson offered a friendly amendment to remove Alternative 2: Approve Budget Modification No. 1 in the amount of $900 contingent on City Council approval of the FY 2017/18 Recommended Budget. Councilmember Melton declined to accept the friendly amendment. AMENDMENT: Councilmember Smith moved to amend the motion and Vice Mayor Larsson seconded to remove Alternative 2: Approve Budget Modification No. 1 in the amount of $900 contingent on City Council approval of the FY 2017/18 Recommended Budget. The motion to amend failed by the following vote: City of Sunnyvale Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 Yes: 3 - Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Smith No: 4 - Mayor Hendricks Councilmember Klein Councilmember Melton Councilmember Goldman The main motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Klein Councilmember Smith Councilmember Melton Councilmember Goldman No: 1 - Councilmember Griffith 6 17-0605 File #: 2017-7095 Location: 1103-1129 Royal Ann Court (APNs:202-10-022 through 202-10-035), 1104-1125 North Sage Court (APNs:202-10-011 through 202-10-021), 1104-1136 Hollenbeck avenue (APNs:202-10-038 through 202-10-044), 602-696 West Remington Drive (APNs:202-10-045 through 202-10-063), 611-699 Sheraton Drive (APNs:202-10-002 through 202-10-005, 202-10-036 and 202-10-037), 1115-1123 Smyrna Court (APNs:202-10-006 through 202-10-010) and 1103 Spinosa Drive (APN: 202-10-001). Zoning: R-1 Proposed Project: Introduce an Ordinance to REZONE 63 contiguous single family home lots from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R-1/S (Low Density Residential/Single-Story) Applicant / Owner: Howard Mueller (plus multiple owners) Environmental Review: The Ordinance being considered is categorically exempt from review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (minor alteration in land use) and Section 15061(b)(3) (a general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA). City of Sunnyvale Page 14 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 Councilmember Goldman stated he lives about one block from the properties, recused himself, and left the room. Director of Community Development Trudi Ryan provided the staff report. City Attorney John Nagel provided additional information. Mayor Hendricks stated he grew up in an Eichler but has no financial interest in that property, and that he lives in an Eichler in a single-story combining district. Public Hearing opened at 10:25 p.m. Applicant Howard Mueller provided information regarding the proposed rezone and presented a PowerPoint presentation. Mark Cleese spoke regarding the planning and design of Eichler homes and neighborhoods and requested support of the single-story combining district. Applicant Howard Mueller provided additional comments in support of the project. Public Hearing closed at 10:41 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Griffith moved and Councilmember Smith seconded the motion to approve Alternatives 1 and 2: 1) Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15305 and 15061(b)(3); and 2) Introduce an Ordinance (Attachment 6 of the report) to Rezone 63 contiguous single family home lots from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R- 1/S (Low Density Residential/Single-Story); and in addition, direct staff to instruct the Planning Commission to review the comments Council makes tonight. AMENDMENT: Councilmember Melton moved to amend the motion to eliminate the requirement that the Planning Commissioners watch the video of this presentation and replace it with a request from the City Council that dissenting Planning Commissioners provide project-specific delineations as to why they cannot make the required finding. 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: City of Sunnyvale Page 15 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 Yes: 6 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Klein Councilmember Smith Councilmember Melton No: 0 Recused: 1 - Councilmember Goldman Following action on Item 6, Councilmember Goldman returned to the room and took his seat at the dais. 7 17-0398 Approve the City’s Green Infrastructure Plan Framework and Find that the Action is Categorically Exempt from Environmental Review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 Public Hearing opened at 11:08 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 11:08 p.m. MOTION: Vice Mayor Larsson moved and Councilmember Smith seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Find that the Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 and Approve the Green Infrastructure Plan Framework as presented by staff. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Klein Councilmember Smith Councilmember Melton Councilmember Goldman No: 0 8 17-0592 Create a Community Advisory Committee and a Council Ad Hoc Advisory Committee for the Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2.0 Initiative Regulatory Programs Division Manager Melody Tovar provided the staff report. City of Sunnyvale Page 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 Director of Community Development Trudi Ryan provided additional information. Public Hearing opened at 11:17 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 11:17 p.m. MOTION: Vice Mayor Larsson moved to approve Alternative 2: Modify the 11-member composition of the CAC to add a third member of Sustainability Commission and have the Mayor appoint a City Council sub-committee of three Councilmembers to select the members of the CAC. The motion died due to a lack of a second. MOTION: Vice Mayor Larsson moved and Councilmember Griffith seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Approve the 11 member composition of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC): Two (2) members of the Sustainability Commission One (1) member of the Planning Commission One (1) member of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) One (1) large business representative One (1) small business representative One (1) real estate developer Two (2) residents from the City at large Two (2) representatives of volunteer community groups (e.g., Sunnyvale Cool, SUFA, Livable Sunnyvale); and have the Mayor appoint a City Council Ad Hoc Advisory Committee composed of three Councilmembers to select the members of the CAC for the Climate Action Plan 2.0 Initiative. Councilmember Griffith, Vice Mayor Larsson, Councilmember Melton, Councilmember Klein, Councilmember Smith and Councilmember Goldman expressed interest in serving on the City Council Ad Hoc Advisory Committee. The Mayor stated he would select the members of the City Council Ad Hoc Advisory Committee and report back to Council. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Sunnyvale Page 17 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Klein Councilmember Smith Councilmember Melton Councilmember Goldman No: 0 MOTION: Councilmember Griffith moved and Vice Mayor Larsson seconded the motion to continue with Councilmembers Reports on Activities from Intergovernmental Committee Assignments. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Klein Councilmember Smith Councilmember Goldman No: 1 - Councilmember Melton COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Vice Mayor Larsson reported his attendance at a meeting of the CalMod Local Policy Maker Group on behalf of Councilmember Smith. Councilmember Smith reported a briefing she received from Samtrans staff regarding the Local Policy Maker Group. Mayor Hendricks reported his attendance at the last two meetings of the VTA Board. MOTION: Councilmember Griffith moved and Vice Mayor Larsson seconded the motion to continue with Non-Agenda Items & Comments. The motion carried by the following vote City of Sunnyvale Page 18 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 Yes: 6 - Mayor Hendricks Vice Mayor Larsson Councilmember Griffith Councilmember Klein Councilmember Smith Councilmember Goldman No: 1 - Councilmember Melton NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Council Councilmember Griffith proposed a study issue to explore policies to preserve light industrial space in the City, and if staff think it’s appropriate, widen it to other uses such as lower density commercial. Mayor Hendricks co-sponsored the study issue. Councilmember Griffith proposed a study issue to revisit and take another look at the vision of the Moffett Park Specific Plan. Councilmember Klein co-sponsored the study issue. Councilmember Smith distributed written materials and proposed a study issue to look at revamping performance measures. Councilmember Goldman co-sponsored the study issue. Councilmember Melton requested a study session regarding strategic infrastructure management and upgrades to pipes. Mayor Hendricks stated he will work with the city manager to schedule the study session. City Manager Deanna Santana stated she would like the opportunity to review the study issue proposals and report back to Council before proceeding. Councilmember Smith proposed a study issue to look at subsidizing water rates for seniors out of the General Fund. Councilmember Goldman co-sponsored the study issue. -City Manager City Manager Deanna Santana made comments regarding the need to exercise discipline with staff resources. City of Sunnyvale Page 19 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2017 INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS 17-0433 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar 17-0495 Information/Action Items 17-0586 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hendricks adjourned the meeting at 11:46 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 20