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City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday, August 13, 2019 6:30 PM Council Chambers and West Conference Room, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Special Meeting: Closed Session - 6:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM 6:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session) Vice Mayor Melton announced the item for Closed Session and invited any members of the public to make public comments before the meeting. 1 Call to Order in the West Conference Room Vice Mayor Melton called the meeting to order at 6:30 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 Convene to Closed Session 19-0471 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-SETTLEMENT OF WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIMS Closed Session held pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.95(b): Herrera, Raul v. City of Sunnyvale (WCAB ADJ11227287) 5 Adjourn Special Meeting Vice Mayor Melton adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes August 13, 2019 7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 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 CLOSED SESSION REPORT Vice Mayor Melton reported the Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL SETTLEMENT OF WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIMS Closed Session held pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.95(b): Herrera, Raul v. City of Sunnyvale (WCAB ADJ11227287); nothing to report. PRESENTATION 19-0096 PRESENTATION - Overview of NASA Housing Initiative, by NASA Research Park Director Mejghan Haider Mejghan Haider, NASA Research Park Director provided the presentation. 19-0435 PRESENTATION - Overview of Census 2020, by Monica Tong and Miguel Santiago from the County of Santa Clara’s Office of the Census Monica Tong, Census Manager and Miguel Santiago, Community Outreach Specialist provided the presentation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Hendricks announced the upcoming Housing Strategy Open House on age-friendly housing in Sunnyvale. City of Sunnyvale Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes August 13, 2019 Councilmember Hendricks announced the upcoming Technology Business Expo. Councilmember Hendricks shared details of the current Board and Commission Recruitment. Vice Mayor Melton announced that the school year is back in session and urged the public to slow down and be alert when driving. Steve Scandalis noted that he is part of a Fair Political Practices Commission Committee (FPPC) formed in opposition to the at-large directly elected mayor ballot measure proposal. Mei-Ling Stefan shared her support of a 7-district elections electoral voting system. Nikhila Rao, Girls Scout Troop 60148 provided information regarding the organization's Silver Award Program and of the Troop's project to educate the community on homelessness and HomeFirst services. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Chairperson Richard Mehlinger announced details of the upcoming Active Transportation Plan workshop. Henry Alexander addressed traffic concerns along Dunford Way and Marian Way curve. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Vice Mayor Melton moved and Councilmember Larsson seconded the motion to approve Items 1.A through 1.F. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Melton Councilmember Larsson Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Smith Councilmember Goldman Councilmember Fong No: 0 1.A 19-0080 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of July 30, 2019 City of Sunnyvale Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes August 13, 2019 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 30, 2019 as submitted. 1.B 19-0778 Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager Approve the list(s) of claims and bills. 1.C 19-0560 Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Atlantic Machinery, Inc. for a Combination Sewer and Storm Drain Cleaning Truck (F19-173) Take the following action: - Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $447,333.75 (including tire and delivery fees) excluding $40,260.04 in sales tax [GZ11] [MN12] [TK13], in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report, to Atlantic Machinery, Inc. for one (1) Vac Con Model V311E/1300 Combination Sewer and Storm Drain Cleaning Truck. 1.D 19-0636 Award of Contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Feasibility Study of Acquiring Control of Caltrans Traffic Signals on El Camino Real (F19-085) Take the following actions: - Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report in the amount of $188,230 to Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. - Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met. - Approve a contingency in the amount of $18,823. 1.E 19-0718 Award of Bid No. PW19-17 to Columbia Electric, Inc. for Traffic Signal Hardware and Wiring, and Finding of CEQA Categorical Exemption Take the following actions: - Make a finding of categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c). - Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report in the amount of $852,373.86 to Columbia Electric, Inc. - Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met. - Approve a 10 percent construction contingency in the amount of $85,237. City of Sunnyvale Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes August 13, 2019 1.F 19-0764 Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Sunnyvale and California Sports Center for the Management, Operation and Supervision of Public Swimming Programs at Fremont High School Pool. Take the following action: - Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of Sunnyvale and California Sports Center for the management, operation and supervision of public swimming programs at Fremont High School Pool extending the term to August 31, 2022, in substantially the same form as in Attachment 2 to the report, and when all necessary conditions have been met. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 2 19-0704 Adopt a resolution to adopt the Climate Action Playbook, including greenhouse gas reduction targets of 56 Percent by 2030 and 80 Percent by 2050, and Find that the Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) of the General Plan’s Land Use and Transportation Element (LUTE) Prepared for the Playbook is Consistent with CEQA Pursuant to Guidelines Sections 15168 and 15183 Environmental Services (ESD) Director Ramana Chinnakotla and ESD Managers Melody Tovar and Nupur Hiremath provided the staff report and presentation. Public Hearing opened at 9:05 p.m. Bill Hilton shared support for Alternative 1. James Tuleya shared support for Alternative 1. He shared details of California's Codes and Standard Reach Codes program. Diane Gleason shared support for Alternative 1 and encouraged sufficient funding towards the plan be considered for prompt change. John Cordes shared support for Alternative 1. He expressed concern with achieving a 20 percent reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and shared details of the Active Transportation Plan. Mike Serrone encouraged Council adopt more aggressive VMT target reductions. City of Sunnyvale Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes August 13, 2019 Bruce Paton shared support for Alternative 1 and of the Climate Action Playbook (CAP). Tara Martin-Milius shared support for Alternative 1. She encouraged adaptability and flexibility of the plan's measures moving forward. Otto Lee encouraged Council to be aggressive with the targets when adopting the CAP. He addressed traffic concerns along Wolfe Road. Leia Meitlman shared support of Alternative 1. She supports more aggressive targets and revisiting the Playbook in 2025. Kaushik Tota shared support for more aggressive targets related to residential parking requirements and redeveloping idle lots. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Chairperson Richard Mehlinger spoke towards the Commission's recommendations to adopt the 20 percent per capita VMT reduction by year 2030 and adopt a more aggressive target of 40 percent VMT reduction by year 2050. In addition, BPAC emphasized support of CAP plays 3.a, 3.b and 3.e. Richard Mehlinger, Livable Sunnyvale endorses the Planning Commission's recommended modification to the CAP which includes recommendations by BPAC, the Sustainability Commission and the Climate Action Plan 2.0 Advisory Committee. Zachary Kaufman shared support of CAP Play 3.b. Zibaa Adil, Kavya Shah and Roma Bedekar voiced their support of CAP Plays related to VMT and electric vehicles. Public Hearing closed at 9:38 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Hendricks moved and Councilmember Larsson seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 8) to adopt the Climate Action Playbook (Attachment 3), including the greenhouse gas reduction targets of 56 percent by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050, and Find that the Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) of the General Plan's Land Use and Transportation Element (LUTE) Prepared for the Playbook is Consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections City of Sunnyvale Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes August 13, 2019 15168 and 15183. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Melton Councilmember Larsson Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Smith Councilmember Goldman Councilmember Fong No: 0 The Council recessed at 10:35 p.m. and reconvened at 10:48 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 3 19-0763 Approval of the Payment of City Fees Associated with the Special Event Permit for the 2019 Pet Parade with City Funds Administrative Analyst Jennifer Acuña provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 10:51 p.m. Tony Spitaleri provided details of the upcoming 2019 Pet Parade event. He shared support for Alternative 1. Saurav Gandhi, Boy Scouts Troop 443 provided information regarding his pursuit of Eagle Scout rank and of his Eagle project to create a memorial for Jax, Sunnyvale Public Safety K9 Officer. He shared support for Alternative 1. Andrea Gung shared support of the Pet Parade event and for Alternative 1. Tara Martin-Milius shared support for Alternative 1. Public Hearing closed at 11:00 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Hendricks moved and Councilmember Fong seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Approve the use of funds from the Council Set Aside Project to fund the payment of City fees associated with the Special Event City of Sunnyvale Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes August 13, 2019 Permit for the 2019 Pet Parade with the following modification, increase the amount of funds to be used from $4,823.28 to $6,000. FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Larsson offered a friendly amendment to increase the amount of funds to be used to $6,434. Councilmember Hendricks accepted the friendly amendment. 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 4 19-0860 APPLICATION WITHDRAWN. Proposed Project: General Plan Amendment Initiation request to study changing the General Plan designation from Commercial to Medium Density Residential on a 2.3-acre site (Sunnyvale Lumber) Location: 870 W. Evelyn Street (APN:165-16-004) File #: 2019-7298 Zoning: C4 (Service Commercial) General Plan: Service Commercial Applicant / Owner: Trumark Homes Environmental Review: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a). Project Planner: Margaret Netto, (408) 730-7628, mnetto@sunnyvale.ca.gov Application withdrawn. No action required. 5 19-0858 REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE TO AUGUST 27, 2019. Proposed Project: General Plan Amendment Initiation request to study changing the General Plan designation of the site from Low Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential. City of Sunnyvale Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes August 13, 2019 Location: 828 Morse Avenue & 560 E. Ahwanee Avenue (APN: 204-08-027 & 204-08-029) File #: 2019-7301 Zoning: R-3/PD Applicant / Owner: FNZ Architects Inc. (applicant) / Sia Vassoughi (owner) Environmental Review: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a). Project Planner: Ryan Kuchenig, (408) 730-7431, rkuchenig@sunnyvale.ca.gov Public Hearing opened at 11:02 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 11:02 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Smith moved and Councilmember Larsson seconded the motion to continue this item to the City Council meeting of August 27, 2019. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Melton Councilmember Larsson Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Smith Councilmember Goldman Councilmember Fong No: 0 6 19-0756 Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with STC Venture, LLC and Approve Budget Modification No. 6 to Install a Seasonal Ice Rink in Downtown Sunnyvale. Assistant to the City Manager Connie Verceles provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 11:07 p.m. Andrea Jung voiced her support of a seasonal ice rink. Tony Spitaleri voiced his support of a seasonal ice rink. City of Sunnyvale Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes August 13, 2019 Zibaa Adil and Kavya Shah voiced their support of a seasonal ice rink. Public Hearing closed at 11:10 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Hendricks moved and Councilmember Smith seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with STC Venture, LLC, consistent with the deal points in the report, and approve Budget Modification No. 6 in the amount of $100,000 to install a seasonal ice rink in downtown Sunnyvale. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Melton Councilmember Larsson Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Smith Councilmember Goldman Councilmember Fong No: 0 7 19-0844 Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Sunnyvale and the Sunnyvale Managers Association, and Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Salary Resolution and the Schedule of Pay to Increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category E (Employees Represented by the Sunnyvale Managers Association) Human Resources Director Tina Murphy provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 11:15 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 11:15 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Larsson moved and Councilmember Hendricks seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Sunnyvale and the Sunnyvale Managers Association, and Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Salary Resolution and the Schedule of Pay to Increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category E (Employees Represented by the Sunnyvale Managers Association). City of Sunnyvale Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes August 13, 2019 The motion carried with 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 None. NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Council None. -City Manager City Manager Kent Steffens reported that an Informational Item is included in the agenda packet regarding a Speed Survey on Caribbean Drive. INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS 19-0739 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar 19-0113 Information/Action Items 19-0618 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes 19-0736 Speed Survey on Caribbean Drive [Between Crossman Avenue and Moffett Park Drive (Information Only) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 11:17 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 11