City Council
Regular MeetingSunnyvale, CA · October 16, 2018
Minutes
City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 5:00 PM Council Chambers and West Conference
Room, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave.,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Special Meeting: Closed Session- 5 PM | Regular Meeting- 7 PM
Special Meeting: Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Successor
Agency - immediately following the Regular City Council Meeting
5 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)
Vice Mayor Klein announced the item 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 Klein called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Present: 7 - Mayor Glenn Hendricks
Vice Mayor Larry Klein
Councilmember Jim Griffith
Councilmember Gustav Larsson
Councilmember Nancy Smith
Councilmember Russ Melton
Councilmember Michael S. Goldman
3. Public Comment
No speakers.
4. Convene to Closed Session
18-0864 Closed Session held pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
Property: “Block 15 Affordable Housing Site” located at
365-407 S. Mathilda Avenue and 388-406 Charles Street
(APNs 165-13-045, 165-13-046, 165-13-068, 165-13-069,
165-13-073, 165-13-074)
City negotiators: City Manager Kent Steffens, Director of
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Community Development Trudi Ryan
Negotiating parties: The Related Companies of California, LLC
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment for a proposed
long-term ground lease of City property (Disposition and
Development Agreement)
18-0354 Closed Session held pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
5. Adjourn Special Meeting
Vice Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m.
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hendricks called the meeting to order.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Hendricks lead the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Mayor Glenn Hendricks
Vice Mayor Larry Klein
Councilmember Jim Griffith
Councilmember Gustav Larsson
Councilmember Nancy Smith
Councilmember Russ Melton
Councilmember Michael S. Goldman
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Vice Mayor Klein reported that the Council met in Closed Session held pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL
PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: “Block 15 Affordable Housing Site” located
at 365 407 S. Mathilda Avenue and 388 406 Charles Street; (APNs 165 13 045, 165
13 046, 165 13 068, 165 13 069, 165 13 073, 165 13 074); nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Klein reported that the Council met in Closed Session held pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
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PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Manager; nothing to report.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Hendricks and Department of Public Safety Chief Ngo spoke about the
recent Gun-Buyback event.
Vice Mayor Klein announced an upcoming Sustainability Speaker Series event and
the Family Fun Day event.
Peter Cirigliano spoke regarding truthfulness and honesty in mailed campaign
materials.
Steve Chessin, President of Californians for Electoral Reform, spoke regarding a
California Voter Rights Act Notice letter received by the City.
Steve Scandalis spoke regarding voter education, campaign funding sources and
influence of elections, and provided a slide presentation.
Maria Hamilton spoke regarding land use planning policy and development
compatibility.
Richard Mehlinger spoke regarding undeveloped acres at the Corn Palace, and
requested consideration of zoning for higher density units.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Vice Mayor Klein moved and Councilmember Smith seconded the motion
to approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks
Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Goldman
No: 0
1.A 18-0816 Approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes of August 23,
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2018
1.B 18-0817 Approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes of September 5,
2018
Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of September 5, 2018, as
submitted.
1.C 18-0818 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2018
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2018, as submitted.
1.D 18-0819 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of September 25, 2018
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 25, 2018, as submitted.
1.E 18-0820 Approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes of October 2,
2018
Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2018, as submitted.
1.F 17-1136 Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment
by the City Manager
Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.
1.G 18-0707 Adopt a Resolution of Intention Ordering the Proposed
Vacation of a Portion of Carl Road Westerly of Borregas
Avenue and Set the Public Hearing Date for November 13,
2018
Adopt the Resolution of Intention Ordering the Proposed Vacation of a Portion of
Carl Road Westerly of Borregas Avenue and Set the Public Hearing Date for
November 13, 2018.
1.H 18-0811 Adopt Resolutions Approving Amendments to the City’s
Contribution for CalPERS Medical Insurance for Management,
SEA, Confidential, and SEIU Employees and Annuitants
(Retirees)
Adopt two resolutions: (1) setting the employer’s contribution under the Public
Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (“PEMHCA”) for 2019, and (2) amending
Salary Resolution No. 190-05 to modify the City’s contribution for medical insurance
for Management, SEA, Confidential, and SEIU employees and annuitants.
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1.I 18-0772 Amend an Existing Agreement for Design and Construction
Support Services (F16-140) and Approve an Increase to
Construction Contract Contingency (UW-16-01) and Finding of
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical
Exemption for Citywide Waterline Replacement 2017
(PW18-01)
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with
Bellecci & Associates, Inc. in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the
report, increasing the not-to-exceed contract amount from $222,415 to $244,405,
and increasing the contingency amount from $22,242 to $24,441; 2) Approve an
increase to the contingency amount for Northern Underground Construction, Inc. in
an amount of $363,000, increasing the construction contingency from $366,061 to
$729,061; and 3) Find that this action is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (c).
1.J 18-0843 Approve an Agreement between the City of Sunnyvale and
Unique Boutique for the Operations of a Gift Shop at the
Sunnyvale Senior Center
Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Unique
Boutique for the Operations of a Gift Shop at the Sunnyvale Senior Center.
1.K 18-0901 Ratify Appointment of Councilmember Nancy Smith to the
League of California Cities Peninsula Division as the
Legislative Action Committee Representative-Santa Clara for
the 2018/2019 Term and Appointment to the League’s
Women’s Caucus as 2nd Vice President for the 2018/2019
Term
Council ratified Councilmember Smith’s appointment to the League of California
Cities Peninsula Division as the Legislative Action Committee Representative-Santa
Clara for the 2018/2019 Term and Appointment to the League’s Women’s Caucus
as 2nd Vice President for the 2018/2019 Term
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 18-0010 Appoint Applicants to the Arts Commission, Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Commission, Heritage Preservation
Commission, Housing and Human Services Commission, and
Parks and Recreation Commission
City Clerk Kathleen Franco Simmons provided the staff report.
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BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMISSION - Category 2 (one term to
6/30/2020 and one term 6/30/2022)
Applicant: Deepali Lugani
VOTE: 1-0-6 (Yes: Councilmember Melton; Abstentions: Councilmember Smith, Vice
Mayor Klein, Mayor Hendricks, Councilmember Griffith, Councilmember Larsson,
Councilmember Goldman)
Applicant: Richard Mehlinger
VOTE: 7-0-0 (Yes: Councilmember Melton, Councilmember Smith, Vice Mayor
Klein, Mayor Hendricks, Councilmember Griffith, Councilmember Larsson,
Councilmember Goldman)
Applicant: Elizabeth Leia Mehlman
VOTE: 6-0-1 (Yes: Councilmember Smith, Vice Mayor Klein, Mayor Hendricks,
Councilmember Griffith, Councilmember Larsson, Councilmember Goldman;
Abstention: Councilmember Melton)
Applicant: Anting Shen
VOTE: 0-0-7 (Abstentions: Councilmember Melton, Councilmember Smith, Vice
Mayor Klein, Mayor Hendricks, Councilmember Griffith, Councilmember Larsson,
Councilmember Goldman)
City Clerk Kathleen Franco Simmons reported Council has selected Richard
Mehlinger and Elizabeth Leia Mehlman to serve on the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Commission.
MOTION: Councilmember Griffith moved and Councilmember Larsson to appoint
Richard Mehlinger to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission term expiring
June 30, 2020 and Elizabeth Leia Mehlman to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Commission term expiring June 30, 2022.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks
Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Goldman
No: 0
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (one term to 6/30/2019)
Applicant: Prakash Giri
VOTE: 5-0-2 (Yes: Councilmember Melton, Councilmember Smith, Vice Mayor
Klein, Councilmember Larsson, Councilmember Goldman; Abstentions: Mayor
Hendricks and Councilmember Griffith)
Applicant: Narottam Joshi
VOTE: 0-0-7 (Abstentions: Councilmember Melton, Councilmember Smith, Vice
Mayor Klein, Mayor Hendricks, Councilmember Griffith, Councilmember Larsson,
Councilmember Goldman)
Applicant: Ravi Purushotma
VOTE: 1-0-6 (Yes: Mayor Hendricks; Abstentions: Councilmember Melton,
Councilmember Smith, Vice Mayor Klein, Councilmember Griffith, Councilmember
Larsson, Councilmember Goldman)
Applicant: Kedar Rajadnya
VOTE: 2-0-5 (Yes: Vice Mayor Klein, Councilmember Griffith; Abstentions:
Councilmember Melton, Councilmember Smith, Mayor Hendricks, Councilmember
Larsson, Councilmember Goldman)
City Clerk Kathleen Franco Simmons reported Council has appointed Prakash Giri
to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term expiring June 30,
2019.
ARTS COMMISSION (one term to 6/30/2021 and one term to 6/30/2022)
Applicant: Richard Avila
VOTE: 0-0-7 (Abstentions: Councilmember Melton, Councilmember Smith, Vice
Mayor Klein, Mayor Hendricks, Councilmember Griffith, Councilmember Larsson,
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Applicant: Jeremie Gluckman
VOTE: 7-0-0 (Yes: Councilmember Melton, Councilmember Smith, Vice Mayor
Klein, Mayor Hendricks, Councilmember Griffith, Councilmember Larsson,
Councilmember Goldman)
Applicant: Deepali Lugani
VOTE: 0-0-7 (Abstentions: Councilmember Melton, Councilmember Smith, Vice
Mayor Klein, Mayor Hendricks, Councilmember Griffith, Councilmember Larsson,
Councilmember Goldman)
Applicant: Kiyoko Osone
VOTE: 0-0-7 (Abstentions: Councilmember Melton, Councilmember Smith, Vice
Mayor Klein, Mayor Hendricks, Councilmember Griffith, Councilmember Larsson,
Councilmember Goldman)
Applicant: Sue Serrone
VOTE: 7-0-0 (Yes: Councilmember Melton, Councilmember Smith, Vice Mayor
Klein, Mayor Hendricks, Councilmember Griffith, Councilmember Larsson,
Councilmember Goldman)
City Clerk Kathleen Franco Simmons reported Council has selected Jeremie
Gluckman and Sue Serrone to serve on the Arts Commission.
MOTION: Councilmember Griffith moved and Vice Mayor Klein seconded to appoint
Sue Serrone to the Arts Commission term expiring June 30, 2022.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks
Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Goldman
No: 0
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HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION (one term to 6/30/2020 and one term
to 6/30/2022)
Applicant: Steve Caroompas
VOTE: 7-0-0 (Councilmember Melton, Councilmember Smith, Vice Mayor Klein,
Mayor Hendricks, Councilmember Griffith, Councilmember Larsson, Councilmember
Goldman)
Applicant: Shanna Gaudenti
VOTE: 4-0-3 (Yes: Councilmember Melton, Councilmember Smith, Councilmember
Larsson, Councilmember Goldman; Abstentions: Vice Mayor Klein, Mayor
Hendricks, Councilmember Griffith)
Applicant: Jodi Marvet
VOTE: 1-0-6 (Yes: Councilmember Smith; Abstentions: Councilmember Melton, Vice
Mayor Klein, Mayor Hendricks, Councilmember Griffith, Councilmember Larsson,
Councilmember Goldman)
MOTION: Councilmember Griffith moved and Councilmember Larsson seconded to
appoint Steve Caroompas to the Heritage Preservation Commission term expiring
June 1, 2020.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks
Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Goldman
No: 0
HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (one term to 6/30/2022)
Applicant: Narottam Joshi
VOTE: 1-0-6 (Yes: Councilmember Smith; Abstentions: Councilmember Melton, Vice
Mayor Klein, Mayor Hendricks, Councilmember Griffith, Councilmember Larsson,
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Councilmember Goldman)
Applicant: Mark Mollineaux
VOTE: 2-0-5 (Yes: Councilmember Smith, Councilmember Goldman; Abstentions:
Councilmember Melton, Vice Mayor Klein, Mayor Hendricks, Councilmember
Griffith, Councilmember Larsson)
City Clerk Kathleen Franco Simmons reported that the Council did not appoint to fill
the vacancy on the Housing and Human Services Commission and it will remain a
continuing vacancy.
3. 18-0850 Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Section 3.80.040 of
Sunnyvale’s Minimum Wage Ordinance to Limit Future
Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to a Maximum of Five
(5) Percent and Update the name of CPI index from the San
Francisco-Oakland-San Jose to the San
Francisco-Oakland-Hayward index
Economic Development Manager Connie Verceles provided the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 7:28 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 7:28 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Smith seconded the
motion to approve Alternative1: Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Section 3.80.040
of Sunnyvale's Minimum Wage Ordinance to Limit Future Consumer Price Index
(CPI) increased to a maximum of Five (5) Percent and Update the name of CPI
index from the San Francisco Oakland San Jose to the San Francisco Oakland
Hayward index.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks
Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Goldman
No: 0
City Attorney John Nagel advised the ordinance title should have been read before
voting.
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Smith seconded the
motion to reconsider the previous action.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks
Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Goldman
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Smith seconded the
motion to approve Alternative1: Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Section 3.80.040
of Sunnyvale's Minimum Wage Ordinance to Limit Future Consumer Price Index
(CPI) increased to a maximum of Five (5) Percent and Update the name of CPI
index from the San Francisco Oakland San Jose to the San Francisco Oakland
Hayward index.
City Clerk Kathleen Franco Simmons read the ordinance title.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks
Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Goldman
No: 0
4. 18-0646 Approval of the Conceptual Design for the Fair Oaks Park
Renovation Project
Public Works Assistant Director Jennifer Ng provided the staff report and slide
presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 7:50 p.m.
Sheldon Ferguson spoke in support of dog park facilities.
Sandra Todd, President of the Sunnyvale Alliance Soccer Club, spoke in support of
soccer fields.
James Mayes, Vice President of Sunnyvale Alliance Soccer Club, spoke in support
of soccer fields.
Josh Grossman spoke in support of a cricket field in this park.
Athul Ramkumar spoke in support of installation of a cricket playing field.
Rohan K. spoke in support of the proposal to put in a cricket field at this park.
Yashodhan Deshpande provided recorded comments from his son in support of
cricket practice facilities in Sunnyvale.
Shreesh Prakash spoke in support of cricket.
Yogen Kapadia spoke in support of cricket.
Hari Chirra, Sunnyvale Cricket Club, spoke in support of cricket and presented a
slide presentation.
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Raj Badoni, Sunnyvale Cricket Club, spoke in support of cricket and presented a
slide presentation.
Metin Gokcen spoke in support of cricket fields in Sunnyvale for year-round usage.
Bob Brainard spoke regarding the Sunnyvale Alliance Soccer Club financial aid
program.
Ganesh spoke and played an audio recording of his daughter Chetnaa in support of
cricket.
Dhruba Borthakur spoke regarding his children who play cricket internationally.
Amith Chincholi spoke in support of cricket playing facilities.
Biju Nair, representing Northern California Cricket Association, spoke in support of
year-round cricket facilities for practicing and games.
Prakash Giri spoke in support of cricket practice facilities and a batting cage.
Omkar and Lakshmi spoke in support of cricket.
Stephen Geddes, recreational director for Sunnyvale Alliance Soccer Club, spoke in
support of lighted fields.
Henry Alexander III spoke in support of adding cricket to the recreational offerings in
Sunnyvale and the benefit of reducing traffic from residents travelling outside of the
City to play and practice cricket.
Public Hearing closed at 8:47 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Vice Mayor Klein seconded the motion
to approve Alternative 1: Approve the conceptual design for the Fair Oaks Park
Renovation Project as shown on the Preferred Site Plan (Attachment 2 of the report)
with direction to include a dog park along Wolfe Road and authorize staff to proceed
with detailed design and preparation of bid documents.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks
Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Goldman
No: 0
MOTION: Mayor Hendricks moved and Vice Mayor Klein seconded the motion to
ask staff to come back with a budget modification for $160,000 for Magical Bridge
funding.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks
Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Goldman
No: 0
5. 18-0804 Adopt Positions on State and Local Ballot Measures for the
November 6, 2018 Election
Senior Management Analyst Lupita Alamos provided the staff report and slide
presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 9:31 p.m.
Owen Lewis, Public Affairs Manager for the California Apartments Association,
requested Council to take a position to oppose Proposition 10: Rent Control on
Residential Property.
Richard Mehlinger reported that Livable Sunnyvale voted to endorse Propositions 1
and 2 and oppose Propositions 5, 6, 13. He requested Council to consider
endorsing Proposition 7.
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Public Hearing closed at 9:37 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Griffith moved and Councilmember Larsson seconded the
motion to support the staff recommendations on the list, except Proposition 3:
Support Proposition 1: Bonds for Housing Assistance Programs.
Support Proposition 2: Bonds for Housing Programs for the Mentally Ill
Oppose Proposition 5: Property Tax Base Transfer to Replacement Property
Oppose Proposition 6: Road Repair and Transportation Funding
Take No Position Proposition 10: Rent Control on Residential Property
Support Measure K: City of Sunnyvale Transient Occupancy Tax
Support Measure L: City of Sunnyvale Charter Amendment Majority Vote
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Goldman offered a friendly amendment
to remove Measures BB, CC, GG from the motion.
Councilmember Griffith accepted the friendly amendment.
Councilmember Griffith noted a correction to the text for Measure K to read
“Transient Occupancy Tax”.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks
Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Goldman
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Griffith moved and Vice Mayor Klein seconded the motion
to take a position in support of Measures BB, CC, GG:
Support Measure BB: Santa Clara Unified School District School Bond
Support Measure CC: Fremont Union High School District School Bond 55% Vote
Support Measure GG: Sunnyvale School District School Bond 55% Vote
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 - Mayor Hendricks
Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Melton
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Goldman
MOTION: Councilmember Griffith moved and Councilmember Smith seconded the
motion to take a position to oppose Proposition 7: Permanent Daylight Savings
Time Measure.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Hendricks
Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Melton
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Goldman
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Vice Mayor Klein seconded the motion
to take a position to oppose Proposition 3: Bonds for Water Supply, Watershed,
Fish, Wildlife, Water Conveyance, and Groundwater Sustainability
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Mayor Hendricks offered a friendly amendment to take
no position on Proposition 3.
Councilmember Melton declined to accept the friendly amendment.
AMENDMENT TO SUBSTITUTE: Councilmember Larsson moved and
Councilmember Goldman seconded to substitute the main motion with a motion to
take no position on Proposition 3.
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The motion for a substitute motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Mayor Hendricks
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Goldman
No: 3 - Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Melton
MOTION: Councilmember Larsson moved and Councilmember Goldman seconded
the motion to take no position on Proposition 3.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Mayor Hendricks
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Goldman
No: 3 - Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Melton
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued)
David Wessel spoke regarding the California Voting Rights Act and provided a slide
presentation.
Andy Gonzales spoke regarding a left turn at red light violations at the intersection
of Mathilda and El Camino, and submitted written materials.
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Vice Mayor Klein provided a report on a recent Cities Association meeting which
included the creation of a Santa Clara/Santa Cruz County Airplane Roundtable and
interest in forming a RHNA sub-region.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
-Council
Councilmember Melton stated he would like to add his name as a co-sponsor to
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Councilmember Smith’s study issue proposed on July 31, 2018 to consider an
ordinance for the right to lease for 6 and 12 months. Councilmember Smith
accepted the co-sponsorship.
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
18-0752 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
18-0771 Information/Action Items
18-0855 Study Session Summary of July 31, 2018 - El Camino Real
Corridor Specific Plan - Presentation of Design Examples
18-0849 Study Session Summary of September 11, 2018 - Civic Center
Master Plan Final EIR Review
18-0785 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hendricks adjourned the City Council Meeting at 10:34 p.m. and took a brief
recess.
SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MEETING (immediately following the Regular Council Meeting)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Agency Member Hendricks called the Joint City Council and Redevelopment
Successor Agency meeting to order at 10:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 – Mayor/Agency Member Hendricks
Vice Mayor/Agency Member Klein
Councilmember/Agency Member Griffith
Councilmember/Agency Member Larsson
Councilmember/Agency Member Smith
Councilmember/Agency Member Melton
Councilmember/Agency Member Goldman
PUBLIC COMMENT
No speakers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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City Attorney John Nagel requested to have Agenda Items 4.C and 4.D pulled from
the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Vice Mayor/ Agency Member Klein moved and Councilmember/Agency
Member Griffith seconded the motion to approve Consent Calendar Items 4.A and
4.B.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks
Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Goldman
No: 0
4.A 18-0884 Approve Joint Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency
Special Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2017
Redevelopment Successor Agency:
Approve Joint City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency Special Meeting
Minutes of April 11, 2017 as submitted.
4.B 18-0885 Approve Redevelopment Successor Agency Special Meeting
Minutes of April 24, 2018
Redevelopment Successor Agency:
Approve the Redevelopment Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes of April
24, 2018 as submitted.
4.C 18-0886 Approve Joint City Council and Redevelopment Successor
Agency Special Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2018
Redevelopment Successor Agency:
Approve Joint City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency Special Meeting
Minutes of June 26, 2018 as submitted.
4.D 18-0883 Adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
Documents in Connection with the Removal of Property Under
the 1998 Facility Lease between the City and the Former
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Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sunnyvale
City Attorney John Nagel provided the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 10:52 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 10:52 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Smith moved and Councilmember Griffith seconded
approval of Agenda Item 4.C: Approve the Joint City Council and Redevelopment
Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2018 and Agenda Item 4.D:
Adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Documents in
Connection with the Removal of Property Under the 1998 Facility Lease between
the City and the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sunnyvale.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Hendricks
Vice Mayor Klein
Councilmember Griffith
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Goldman
No: 0
ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor/Agency Member Hendricks adjourned the special meeting at 10:53 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Sunnyvale
Notice and Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 5:00 PM Council Chambers and West Conference
Room, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave.,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Special Meeting: Closed Session- 5 PM | Regular Meeting- 7 PM
Special Meeting: Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Successor
Agency - immediately following the Regular City Council Meeting
5 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)
1. Call to Order in the West Conference Room
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment
The public may provide comments regarding the Closed Session item(s) just prior
to the Council beginning the Closed Session. Closed Sessions are not open to the
public.
4. Convene to Closed Session
18-0864 Closed Session held pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
Property: “Block 15 Affordable Housing Site” located at
365-407 S. Mathilda Avenue and 388-406 Charles Street
(APNs 165-13-045, 165-13-046, 165-13-068, 165-13-069,
165-13-073, 165-13-074)
City negotiators: City Manager Kent Steffens, Director of
Community Development Trudi Ryan
Negotiating parties: The Related Companies of California, LLC
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment for a proposed
long-term ground lease of City property (Disposition and
Development Agreement)
18-0354 Closed Session held pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
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EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
5. Adjourn Special Meeting
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Pursuant to Council Policy, City Council will not begin consideration of any
agenda item after 11:30 p.m. without a vote. Any item on the agenda which must
be continued due to the late hour shall be continued to a date certain. Information
provided herein is subject to change from date of printing of the agenda to the date
of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order in the Council Chambers (Open to the Public)
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This category provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the
City Council on items not listed on the agenda and is limited to 15 minutes (may
be extended or continued after the public hearings/general business section of the
agenda at the discretion of the Mayor) with a maximum of up to three minutes per
speaker. Please note the Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) does not allow the
Council to take action on an item not listed on the agenda. If you wish to address
the Council, please complete a speaker card and give it to the City Clerk.
Individuals are limited to one appearance during this section.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and will be
acted upon by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If
a member of the public would like a consent calendar item pulled and discussed
separately, please submit a speaker card to the City Clerk prior to the start of the
meeting or before approval of the consent calendar.
1.A 18-0816 Approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes of August 23,
2018
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Recommendation: Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of August
23, 2018, as submitted.
1.B 18-0817 Approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes of September
5, 2018
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of
September 5, 2018, as submitted.
1.C 18-0818 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2018
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 11,
2018, as submitted.
1.D 18-0819 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of September 25, 2018
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 25,
2018, as submitted.
1.E 18-0820 Approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes of October 2,
2018
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of October
2, 2018, as submitted.
1.F 17-1136 Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment
by the City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.
1.G 18-0707 Adopt a Resolution of Intention Ordering the Proposed
Vacation of a Portion of Carl Road Westerly of Borregas
Avenue and Set the Public Hearing Date for November 13,
2018
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution of Intention Ordering the Proposed
Vacation of a Portion of Carl Road Westerly of Borregas
Avenue and Set the Public Hearing Date for November 13,
2018.
1.H 18-0811 Adopt Resolutions Approving Amendments to the City’s
Contribution for CalPERS Medical Insurance for Management,
SEA, Confidential, and SEIU Employees and Annuitants
(Retirees)
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Recommendation: Adopt two resolutions: (1) setting the employer's contribution
under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act
("PEMHCA") for 2019, and (2) amending Salary Resolution
No. 190-05 to modify the City's contribution for medical
insurance for Management, SEA, Confidential, and SEIU
employees and annuitants.
1.I 18-0772 Amend an Existing Agreement for Design and Construction
Support Services (F16-140) and Approve an Increase to
Construction Contract Contingency (UW-16-01) and Finding of
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical
Exemption for Citywide Waterline Replacement 2017
(PW18-01)
Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to
the agreement with Bellecci & Associates, Inc. in substantially
the same form as Attachment 1 to the report, increasing the
not-to-exceed contract amount from $222,415 to $244,405,
and increasing the contingency amount from $22,242 to
$24,441; 2) Approve an increase to the contingency amount
for Northern Underground Construction, Inc. in an amount of
$363,000, increasing the construction contingency from
$366,061 to $729,061; and 3) Find that this action is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (c).
1.J 18-0843 Approve an Agreement between the City of Sunnyvale and
Unique Boutique for the Operations of a Gift Shop at the
Sunnyvale Senior Center
Recommendation: Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute an
Agreement with Unique Boutique for the Operations of a Gift
Shop at the Sunnyvale Senior Center.
1.K 18-0901 Ratify Appointment of Councilmember Nancy Smith to the
League of California Cities Peninsula Division as the
Legislative Action Committee Representative-Santa Clara for
the 2018/2019 Term and Appointment to the League’s
Women’s Caucus as 2nd Vice President for the 2018/2019
Term
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Recommendation: If Council approves the Consent Calendar, it will be ratifying
Councilmember Smith's appointment to the League of
California Cities Peninsula Division as the Legislative Action
Committee Representative-Santa Clara for the 2018/2019
Term and Appointment to the League's Women's Caucus as
2nd Vice President for the 2018/2019 Term
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
If you wish to speak to a public hearing/general business item, please fill out a
speaker card and give it to the City Clerk. You will be recognized at the time the
item is being considered by Council. Each speaker is limited to a maximum of
three minutes. For land-use items, applicants are limited to a maximum of 10
minutes for opening comments and 5 minutes for closing comments.
2. 18-0010 Appoint Applicants to the Arts Commission, Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Commission, Heritage Preservation
Commission, Housing and Human Services Commission, and
Parks and Recreation Commission
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation.
3. 18-0850 Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Section 3.80.040 of
Sunnyvale’s Minimum Wage Ordinance to Limit Future
Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to a Maximum of Five
(5) Percent and Update the name of CPI index from the San
Francisco-Oakland-San Jose to the San
Francisco-Oakland-Hayward index
Recommendation: Alternative1: Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Section
3.80.040 of Sunnyvale's Minimum Wage Ordinance to Limit
Future Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to a Maximum of
Five (5) Percent and Update the name of CPI index from the
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose to the San
Francisco-Oakland-Hayward index.
4. 18-0646 Approval of the Conceptual Design for the Fair Oaks Park
Renovation Project
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Recommendation: Alternative 1: Approve the conceptual design for the Fair Oaks
Park Renovation Project as shown on the Preferred Site Plan
(Attachment 2 of the report) with direction to include a dog
park along Wolfe Road and authorize staff to proceed with
detailed design and preparation of bid documents.
5. 18-0804 Adopt Positions on State and Local Ballot Measures for the
November 6, 2018 Election
Recommendation: Alternative 1:
1. Adopt the following staff-recommended positions on the
ballot measures deemed City business, including any items
where staff recommends Council remain neutral (take no
position).
Support- Prop 1 Bonds for Housing Assistance Programs.
Support- Prop 2 Bonds for Housing Programs for the
Mentally Ill
Support- Prop 3 Bonds for Water Supply, Watershed, Fish,
Wildlife, Water Conveyance, and Groundwater Sustainability.
Oppose- Prop 5 Property Tax Base Transfer to
Replacement Property
Oppose- Prop 6 Road Repair and Transportation Funding
Take No Position- Prop 10 Rent Control on Residential
Property
Support- Measure K City of Sunnyvale Transit Occupation Tax
Support- Measure L City of Sunnyvale Charter Amendment
Majority Vote
Support- Measure BB Santa Clara Unified School District
School Bond
Support- Measure CC Fremont Union High School District
School Bond 55% Vote
Support- Measure GG Sunnyvale School District School
Bond 55% Vote
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
-Council
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
18-0752 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
18-0771 Information/Action Items
18-0855 Study Session Summary of July 31, 2018 - El Camino Real
Corridor Specific Plan - Presentation of Design Examples
18-0849 Study Session Summary of September 11, 2018 - Civic Center
Master Plan Final EIR Review
18-0785 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment
Successor Agency
SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MEETING (immediately following the Regular Council Meeting)
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 18-0884 Approve Joint Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency
Special Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2017
Recommendation: Redevelopment Successor Agency:
Approve Joint City Council and Redevelopment Successor
Agency Special Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2017 as
submitted.
4.B 18-0885 Approve Redevelopment Successor Agency Special Meeting
Minutes of April 24, 2018
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Recommendation: Redevelopment Successor Agency:
Approve the Redevelopment Successor Agency Special
Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2018 as submitted.
4.C 18-0886 Approve Joint City Council and Redevelopment Successor
Agency Special Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2018
Recommendation: Redevelopment Successor Agency:
Approve Joint City Council and Redevelopment Successor
Agency Special Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2018 as
submitted.
4.D 18-0883 Adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
Documents in Connection with the Removal of Property Under
the 1998 Facility Lease between the City and the Former
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sunnyvale
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Recommendation: City Council:
Adopt the Resolution (Attachment 5 of the Report) authorizing
and approving the removal of the Macy's Surface Parking Lot
parcel (Lot 1 of Block 6, as shown on that certain Final Map
(Tract No. 9925), entitled "Sunnyvale Town Center", filed
October 1, 2007 in Book 818 of Maps at Page 45 through 55
inclusive, Records of Santa Clara County, from the Facility
Lease in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.06 of the
Facility Lease and authorizing the Mayor, City Manager,
Director of Finance, City Clerk and all other officers and
representatives of the City to do any and all things and take
any and all actions, including execution and delivery of any
and all assignments, certificates, requisitions, agreements,
notices, consents, instruments of conveyance, warrants and
other documents, which they, or any of them, may deem
necessary or advisable in order to consummate the removal of
properties pursuant to the Resolution.
Redevelopment Successor Agency:
Adopt the Resolution (Attachment 6 to the Report) authorizing
and approving the removal of the Macy's Surface Parking Lot
parcel (Lot 1 of Block 6, as shown on that certain Final Map
(Tract No. 9925), entitled "Sunnyvale Town Center", filed
October 1, 2007 in Book 818 of Maps at Page 45 through 55
inclusive, Records of Santa Clara County, from the Facility
Lease in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.06 of the
Facility Lease and authorizing the Chair of the Agency,
Executive Director, Secretary, Treasurer and all other officers
and representatives of the Agency to do any and all things and
take any and all actions, including execution and delivery of
any and all assignments, certificates, requisitions, agreements,
notices, consents, instruments of conveyance, warrants and
other documents, which they, or any of them, may deem
necessary or advisable in order to consummate the removal of
properties pursuant to the Resolution.
ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING
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