City Council

Name: City Council — Sunnyvale, CA
Start: 2019-02-05
End: 2019-02-05
Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Regular Meeting

Sunnyvale, CA · February 5, 2019

Minutes

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Tuesday, February 5, 2019 6:00 PM Council Chambers and West Conference Room, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Special Meeting: Study Session - 6 P.M. | Regular Meeting - 7 P.M. 6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session) 1 Call to Order in the West Conference Room (Open to the Public) Vice Mayor Melton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2 Roll Call Present: 7 - Mayor Larry Klein Vice Mayor Russ Melton Councilmember Gustav Larsson Councilmember Glenn Hendricks Councilmember Nancy Smith Councilmember Michael S. Goldman Councilmember Mason Fong 3 Public Comment None. 4 Study Session 19-0215 Board and Commission Interviews Council interviewed the following applicants for vacancies on the Board of Library Trustees: Sharlene Wang Jefferey Brenion 5 Adjourn Special Meeting Vice Mayor Melton adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m. 7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING City of Sunnyvale Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 5, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Klein called the meeting to order. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Mayor Klein led the salute to the flag. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor Larry Klein Vice Mayor Russ Melton Councilmember Gustav Larsson Councilmember Glenn Hendricks Councilmember Nancy Smith Councilmember Michael S. Goldman Councilmember Mason Fong SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY 19-0191 National African American History Month Mayor Klein presented a proclamation in honor of National African American History Month. PRESENTATION 18-0952 Santa Clara County Update on Pilot Program for Year Round Homeless Shelter Michelle Covert, County of Santa Clara, Office of Supportive Housing, provided a report of the County’s Year-Round Homeless Shelter and provided a slide presentation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Fong announced an upcoming Lunar New Year event. Mayor Klein announced a series of community events to provide information regarding the California Voting Rights Act and to receive public input. Kathy Thibodeaux, Miramar Capital, commended the County and Shelter staff for their efforts at community outreach relating to the shelter. Kira Od spoke in support of the lighting ordinance. She also spoke regarding City of Sunnyvale Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 5, 2019 parking on Borregas. Mike Serrone spoke regarding the Bay Trail parking. Mei-Ling Stefan spoke regarding direct election of the mayor. Kedik spoke in support of the services provided by the shelter. Daphne Diepedeen spoke in support of Home First and the services provided by the shelter. William Kenville spoke in support of the shelter and Home First. Brian H. spoke in support of Home First and the shelter. Kevin Norman spoke in support of the shelter. Mila spoke in support of the shelter. Cherisse Lane spoke in support of the shelter. Richard Mehlinger spoke in support of the year-round shelter on Hamblin Court and the issues of affordable housing. Meili Kwong spoke about housing vouchers. Robin Goka Huynh spoke in support of the shelter. Shaunn spoke regarding an email she sent from the Client Collaborative and the major health issues of homelessness. She also spoke regarding the census. Marie Bernard spoke in support of the shelter and provided information regarding the services provided by Sunnyvale Community Services. CONSENT CALENDAR Vice Mayor Melton moved and Councilmember Smith seconded the motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Sunnyvale Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 5, 2019 Yes: 6 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Melton Councilmember Larsson Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Smith Councilmember Goldman No: 0 Absent: 1 - Councilmember Fong Councilmember Fong was temporarily out of the room at this time. 1.A 19-0025 Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager Approve the list(s) of claims and bills. 1.B 19-0192 Adopt a Resolution Amending the City’s Salary Resolution to Increase the Salary Range of the City Clerk Classification. Adopt a Resolution amending the City’s Salary Resolution (Resolution No. 190-05) to Increase the Salary Range of the City Clerk Classification. 1.C 19-0207 Adopt Ordinance No. 3141-19 to Amend Table 19.44.160(b) of Title 19 (Zoning) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code relating to Wall Signs Adopt Ordinance No. 3149-19. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 2 19-0043 Appoint Applicants to the Citizen Advisory Committee to Advise Council on Outreach Efforts Related to Potential Changes to City of Sunnyvale’s Electoral System Deputy City Manager Jacqueline Guzmán provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 8:34 p.m. No speakers. City of Sunnyvale Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 5, 2019 Public Hearing closed at 8:34 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Hendricks moved and Vice Mayor Melton seconded the motion to appoint the nine applicants nominated by the Subcommittee plus one alternate that could serve should one of the appointed CAC members be unable to fulfill their term. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Melton Councilmember Larsson Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Smith Councilmember Fong No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Goldman 3 18-1093 Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Conditional Agreement for the Purchase of Park Land from Property Located at 1142 Dahlia Court (Commonly Referred to as the Corn Palace), Approve Budget Modification No. 16, and Find that the Action is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15004(b)(2)(A) and 15317 Director of Public Works Chip Taylor provided the staff report and slide presentation. City Attorney John Nagel provided additional information. Public Hearing opened at 8:49 p.m. Richard Mehlinger spoke in support of the purchase of park land, and provided comments regarding the need for affordable housing in Sunnyvale and urged the Council to consider a slightly more high-density housing option in the Corn Palace area. Steve Scandalis recommended the entire nine acres be purchased for a large city park. City of Sunnyvale Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 5, 2019 Public Hearing closed at 8:54 p.m. MOTION: Vice Mayor Melton moved and Councilmember Larsson seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Find that the Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Under Sections 15004(b)(2)(A) and 15317 of the CEQA Guidelines, authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions in the amount of $7,307,822 between the City of Sunnyvale and Trumark Homes LLC. in substantially the same form as in Attachment 1 to the report and approve Budget Modification No. 16 in the amount of $8,060,634. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Melton Councilmember Larsson Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Smith Councilmember Goldman Councilmember Fong No: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS Councilmember Hendricks reported receipt of a check from the Valley Transportation Authority. Councilmember Smith reported that the League of California Cities Women’s Caucus will be awarding a Woman of Persistence Award in March for Women’s History Month. She stated that nominations can be sent to her via a link on her Facebook page. -Council Vice Mayor Melton proposed a budget issue to increase service levels pertaining to city advocacy in regional, state, and federal agencies. Mayor Klein and Councilmember Smith co-sponsored. Councilmember Smith proposed a study issue to study existing streetlight systems in the city to determine and compare to the benchmark standards outlined in the City of Sunnyvale Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 5, 2019 dark sky ordinance in the City of Malibu and to develop a lighting ordinance for city street lights, new and upgraded parking lots in the city. Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Melton, and Councilmember Fong co-sponsored. Councilmember Goldman provided comments regarding parks in Sunnyvale. -City Manager City Manager Kent Steffens provided a reminder of the upcoming Strategic Planning Workshop. INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS 19-0036 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar 19-0077 Information/Action Items 18-0405 Alternative Parking Information for Bay Trail Users (Information Only) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 7

Agenda

City of Sunnyvale Notice and Agenda City Council Tuesday, February 5, 2019 6:00 PM Council Chambers and West Conference Room, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Special Meeting: Study Session - 6 P.M. | Regular Meeting - 7 P.M. 6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session) 1 Call to Order in the West Conference Room (Open to the Public) 2 Roll Call 3 Public Comment 4 Study Session 19-0215 Board and Commission Interviews 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 SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY 19-0191 National African American History Month City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Printed on 1/31/2019 City Council Notice and Agenda February 5, 2019 PRESENTATION 18-0952 Santa Clara County Update on Pilot Program for Year Round Homeless Shelter 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 19-0025 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.B 19-0192 Adopt a Resolution Amending the City’s Salary Resolution to Increase the Salary Range of the City Clerk Classification. Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the City's Salary Resolution (Resolution No. 190-05) to Increase the Salary Range of the City Clerk Classification. 1.C 19-0207 Adopt Ordinance No. 3141-19 to Amend Table 19.44.160(b) of Title 19 (Zoning) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code relating to Wall Signs Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 3149-19. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS If you wish to speak to a public hearing/general business item, please fill out a City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Printed on 1/31/2019 City Council Notice and Agenda February 5, 2019 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 19-0043 Appoint Applicants to the Citizen Advisory Committee to Advise Council on Outreach Efforts Related to Potential Changes to City of Sunnyvale’s Electoral System Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation. 3 18-1093 Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Conditional Agreement for the Purchase of Park Land from Property Located at 1142 Dahlia Court (Commonly Referred to as the Corn Palace), Approve Budget Modification No. 16, and Find that the Action is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15004(b)(2)(A) and 15317 Recommendation: 1. Alternative 1: Find that the Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Under Sections 15004(b)(2)(A) and 15317 of the CEQA Guidelines, Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions in the amount of $7,307,822 between the City of Sunnyvale and Trumark Homes LLC. in substantially the same form as in Attachment 1 to the report and Approve Budget Modification No. 16 in the amount of $8,060,634. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Council -City Manager INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS 19-0036 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar 19-0077 Information/Action Items 18-0405 Alternative Parking Information for Bay Trail Users (Information City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Printed on 1/31/2019 City Council Notice and Agenda February 5, 2019 Only) ADJOURNMENT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 4 Printed on 1/31/2019 City Council Notice and Agenda February 5, 2019 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 5 Printed on 1/31/2019

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