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City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday, June 23, 2020 7:00 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web Stream | Comcast Channel 15 Regular Meeting - 7 PM | Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Sunnyvale Financing Authority - 7 PM (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) 7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Governor Newsom on March 17, 2020, the meeting was conducted telephonically. Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. via teleconference. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor Larry Klein Vice Mayor Nancy Smith Councilmember Gustav Larsson Councilmember Glenn Hendricks Councilmember Russ Melton Councilmember Michael S. Goldman Councilmember Mason Fong Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Smith and all Councilmembers attended via teleconference. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Tingyee Chang voiced support for amending the budget to defund and dismantle the Department of Public Safety (DPS). She suggested reducing the Department’s budget by 75 percent, suspending weapon purchases, not hiring new personnel and removing public safety officers from school campuses. Frank Tavares shared support for amending the budget to defund DPS and City of Sunnyvale Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 investing in social workers that are specialized in deescalating situations. Leslie communicated support for defunding DPS. Julie Wasiuk voiced support for redirecting funds from DPS and investing in health initiatives for the community such as mental health services. Jessica Salans shared support for defunding DPS and investing in services for the community such as mental health care, housing and education needs. Max Joyner communicated support for defunding DPS. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Vice Mayor Smith moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.I. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Smith Councilmember Larsson Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Melton Councilmember Goldman Councilmember Fong No: 0 1.A 20-0539 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2020 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2020 as submitted. 1.B 20-0397 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 20-0449 Authorize the Issuance of a Blanket Purchase Order to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Meter Boxes, Lids and Vaults (F20-101) Take the following actions: - Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order in a not-to exceed amount of City of Sunnyvale Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 $175,000, in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report, to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for meter boxes, lids and vaults; and - Authorize the City Manager to amend and renew the purchase order for two additional one-year periods, subject to available budget, if pricing and service remain acceptable to the City. 1.D 20-0495 Modify a Blanket Purchase Order with ImageX for Printing Services (F20-152) Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing blanket purchase order with ImageX for printing services, in substantially the same format as Attachment 1 to the report, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $20,134.67 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $118,134.67. 1.E 20-0555 Amend an Existing Contract with West Valley Staffing Services for Temporary Personnel Services (F20-170) Take the following actions: - Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to an existing contract with West Valley Staffing Services of Sunnyvale, for temporary personnel services, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $70,045.53 for a new not-to-exceed total amount of $169,995.53; and - Authorize the City Manager to further amend the contract to extend the term for two additional years, revise the scope of work and/or increase contract amounts, subject to available budget, provided pricing and services remain acceptable. 1.F 20-0553 Adopt a Resolution Amending the City’s Salary Resolution and Schedule of Pay to Increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category C (Public Safety Officers’ Association) and Pay Plan Category M (Public Safety Managers’ Association) Effective July 12, 2020 Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 190-05, the City's Salary Resolution, to increase salaries for Pay Plan Category C (Classified Public Safety Officers and Lieutenants) and Pay Plan Category M (Public Safety Captains and Public Safety Deputy Chiefs) effective July 12, 2020. 1.G 20-0602 Adopt a Resolution Calling a General Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Sunnyvale on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 for the Election of Councilmembers from Districts 2, 4 and 6 and for the Office of the Mayor; Requesting Consolidation With the Statewide General Election and Election Services From City of Sunnyvale Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors; Providing Regulations for Candidates’ Statements Adopt a Resolution calling a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Sunnyvale on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 for the Election of Councilmembers to Districts 2, 4, 6 and the Office of Mayor; requesting consolidation with the Statewide General Election and Election Services from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors; and providing regulations for candidates' statements. 1.H 20-0620 Adopt a Resolution Confirming a Local Emergency Order of the Director of Emergency Services Regarding Allowing Temporary Outdoor Dining Areas on Private Property in the City of Sunnyvale in Response to Public Health Concerns Because of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Adopt a Resolution ratifying the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services' Order regarding temporary outdoor dining areas on private property in the City of Sunnyvale. 1.I 20-0619 Adopt Uncodified Ordinance No. 3160-20 to amend Title 19 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to Authorize One-Year Extensions of Land Use Entitlements and Legal Non-Conforming Uses Due to the COVID-19 Emergency Adopt Ordinance No. 3160 20. ADJOURNMENT TO SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Governor Newsom on March 17, 2020, the meeting was conducted telephonically. Authority Chair / Mayor Klein called the Sunnyvale Financing Authority meeting to order at 7:21 p.m. via teleconference. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Authority Chair / Mayor Larry Klein Authority Vice Chair / Vice Mayor Nancy Smith Authority Member / Councilmember Gustav Larsson Authority Member / Councilmember Glenn Hendricks Authority Member / Councilmember Russ Melton City of Sunnyvale Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 Authority Member / Councilmember Michael S. Goldman Authority Member / Councilmember Mason Fong Authority Chair / Mayor Klein, Authority Vice Chair / Vice Mayor Smith and all Authority Members / Councilmembers attended via teleconference. PUBLIC COMMENT (ON SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS ONLY) Public Comment opened at 7:22 p.m. No speakers. Public Comment closed at 7:22 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Authority Vice Chair Smith moved and Authority Member Melton seconded the motion to approve agenda item 2.A. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Authority Chair Klein Authority Vice Chair Smith Authority Member Larsson Authority Member Hendricks Authority Member Melton Authority Member Goldman Authority Member Fong No: 0 2.A 20-0379 Approve the Joint City Council and Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2020 PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 3 20-0351 City Council Adoption of the FY 2020/21 Budget, Fee Schedule and Appropriations Limit, Approve Budget Modification No. 29 to Appropriate Community Development Block Grant CARES Funding, and Sunnyvale Financing Authority Adoption of the FY 2020/21 Budget Finance Director Tim Kirby provided the staff report. City of Sunnyvale Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 Public Hearing opened at 7:28 p.m. Benjamin Hertzberg voiced support for shifting funds away from the Department of Public Safety (DPS). He inquired regarding the recommended budget including funds for DPS recruitment and selection; he believes that the Department announced a hiring freeze for the year. Frank Tavares communicated support for amending the budget to defund DPS. Max Joyner voiced support for defunding DPS. Jessica Salans shared support for defunding DPS. She spoke about upcoming vacancies on the City Council. Megan King communicated support for defunding and dismantling DPS. She suggested investing in community resources such as housing, health care and education. Martin Pyne voiced support for Council to agendize a discussion of a budget modification or study issue addressing DPS funding. Public Hearing closed at 7:43 p.m. City Council MOTION: Councilmember Hendricks moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to approve alternatives 1 and 4: 1. adopt the resolutions presented as Attachment 1 to the report (including Exhibit A), Attachment 2 (including Exhibits A through D), and Attachment 3 (including Exhibit A) to the report that provide for the adoption of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/21 Fee Schedule, Budget and Appropriations Limit; and 4. approve Budget Modification No. 29. The motion carried with the following vote: City of Sunnyvale Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Smith Councilmember Larsson Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Melton Councilmember Goldman Councilmember Fong No: 0 Sunnyvale Financing Authority MOTION: Authority Member Melton moved and Authority Member Hendricks seconded the motion to approve alternative 2: adopt the FY 2020/21 Budget Resolution (Sunnyvale Financing Authority) presented as Attachment 4 to the report. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Authority Chair Klein Authority Vice Chair Smith Authority Member Larsson Authority Member Hendricks Authority Member Melton Authority Member Goldman Authority Member Fong No: 0 ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING Authority Chair / Mayor Klein adjourned the Sunnyvale Financing Authority meeting at 8:31 p.m. RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Klein reconvened the City Council Meeting at 8:31 p.m. 4 20-0503 Proposed Utility Rate Increases for FY 2020/21 Rates for Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utilities for Services Provided to Customers Within and Outside City Boundaries; Finding of CEQA Exemption Pursuant to Public Resource City of Sunnyvale Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 Code Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 Finance Director Tim Kirby provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 8:38 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 8:38 p.m. MOTION: Vice Mayor Smith moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to approve alternative 1 and alternative 2 as amended: 1. find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 because it approves rates and charges for the purposes of (1) meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits; (2) purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment or materials; (3) meeting financial reserve needs and requirements; and (4) obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain current service levels; and 2. adopt a resolution making no change to water or solid waste rates and increasing wastewater rates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/21. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Smith Councilmember Larsson Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Melton Councilmember Goldman Councilmember Fong No: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Councilmember Fong shared his attendance at a Valley Transportation Authority State Route (SR) 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board meeting and details of the Board’s support of a median transit lane dedicated to public transit or shuttle services. Vice Mayor Smith shared her attendance at a League of California Cities Housing, Community and Economic Development Policy Committee meeting and details of City of Sunnyvale Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 the Committee’s support of various legislation. Mayor Klein shared his attendance at an Association of Bay Area Governments General Assembly meeting and that the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2020/21 was approved. He shared his attendance at a Cities Association of Santa Clara County-Executive Board meeting and details of COVID-19 testing planned in Sunnyvale. NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Council Councilmember Fong inquired on the number of Listening Sessions scheduled and requested an overview of the process related to Council. City Manager Kent Steffens announced that Thursday’s Listening Session is for the general public and that staff is working on identifying a date for a second session specifically for students. Mr. Steffens indicated that a process has yet to be determined and will depend on the information shared at the sessions. Councilmember Fong inquired on Councilmembers’ level of participation in the Listening Session. Mr. Steffens announced that a meeting notice for the Listening Session was published to allow for a quorum of Council. The Listening Session is not designed to allow for discussion among Councilmembers and City staff. Councilmember Goldman inquired on the status of forming an advisory committee related to redistricting and census. Mr. Steffens announced that further discussions related to formation of an advisory committee will take place in the Fall with appointments to the committee being done in early 2021. Mayor Klein recognized Councilmember Hendrick’s for his work with the Valley Transportation Agency helping bring Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) services to Santa Clara County. -City Manager City Manager Kent Steffens announced details of the COVID-19 testing availability at the Sunnyvale Murphy Park Building. City of Sunnyvale Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS 20-0540 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar 20-0541 Information/Action Items 20-0617 Mayoral Announcement of Mayor-Appointed Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on City Attorney Compensation (Information Only) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 10