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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 City of Sunnyvale Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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, City of Sunnyvale Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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: City of Sunnyvale Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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, City of Sunnyvale Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 Councilmember Goldman) 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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, City of Sunnyvale Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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: City of Sunnyvale Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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: City of Sunnyvale Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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: City of Sunnyvale Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 14 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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: City of Sunnyvale Page 15 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 17 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 18 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 19 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2018 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 20

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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 City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Printed on 10/11/2018 City Council Notice and Agenda October 16, 2018 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Printed on 10/11/2018 City Council Notice and Agenda October 16, 2018 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) City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Printed on 10/11/2018 City Council Notice and Agenda October 16, 2018 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 4 Printed on 10/11/2018 City Council Notice and Agenda October 16, 2018 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 5 Printed on 10/11/2018 City Council Notice and Agenda October 16, 2018 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 6 Printed on 10/11/2018 City Council Notice and Agenda October 16, 2018 -City Manager 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 7 Printed on 10/11/2018 City Council Notice and Agenda October 16, 2018 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 8 Printed on 10/11/2018 City Council Notice and Agenda October 16, 2018 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 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC City of Sunnyvale Page 9 Printed on 10/11/2018 City Council Notice and Agenda October 16, 2018 The agenda reports to council (RTCs) may be viewed on the City’s website at sunnyvale.ca.gov after 7 p.m. on Thursdays or at the Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. as of Fridays prior to Tuesday City Council meetings. Any agenda related writings or documents distributed to members of the City of Sunnyvale City Council regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk located at 603 All America Way, Sunnyvale, California during normal business hours and in the Council Chamber on the evening of the Council Meeting, pursuant to Government Code §54957.5. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 730-7483 for specific questions regarding the agenda. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that if you file a lawsuit challenging any final decision on any public hearing item listed in this agenda, the issues in the lawsuit may be limited to the issues which were raised at the public hearing or presented in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at or before the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6 imposes a 90-day deadline for the filing of any lawsuit challenging final action on an agenda item which is subject to Code of Civil Procedure 1094.5. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 730-7483. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.160 (b) (1)) Planning a presentation for a City Council meeting? To help you prepare and deliver your public comments, please review the "Making Public Comments During City Council or Planning Commission Meetings" available on the City website at sunnyvale.ca.gov. Planning to provide materials to Council? If you wish to provide the City Council with copies of your presentation materials, please provide 12 copies of the materials to the City Clerk (located to the left of the Council dais). The City Clerk will distribute your items to the Council. Upcoming Meetings Visit https://sunnyvaleca.legistar.com for upcoming Council, board and commission meeting information. City of Sunnyvale Page 10 Printed on 10/11/2018 City Council Notice and Agenda October 16, 2018 City of Sunnyvale Page 11 Printed on 10/11/2018

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