City Council
Regular MeetingSunnyvale, CA · May 10, 2022
Minutes
City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 5:30 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web Stream |
Comcast Channel 15 | AT&T Channel 99
Special Meeting: Study Session - 5:30 PM | Special Meeting: Board and Commission
Interviews - 7 PM
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Pursuant to Government Code Subdivision 54953(e), the meeting was conducted
telephonically; pursuant to state law, the City Council made the necessary findings
by adopting Resolution No. 1089-21, reaffirmed on May 3, 2022.
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference.
Roll Call
Present: 6 - Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Gustav Larsson
Councilmember Russ Melton
Councilmember Omar Din
Councilmember Anthony (Tony) Spitaleri
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Glenn Hendricks
Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Cisneros and Councilmembers Larsson, Melton, Din and
Spitaleri attended via teleconference.
Study Session
A 22-0272 Draft El Camino Real Specific Plan
Mayor Klein recused himself from item A due to a conflict of interest – owning real
property within 500 feet of the El Camino Real Specific Plan area, and left the
teleconference meeting at 5:32 p.m.
Senior Planner Jeffrey Cucinotta provided the staff report and presentation.
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Public Comment opened at 6:40 p.m.
Ari Feinsmith and Sharlene provided a presentation on the El Camino Real Specific
Plan and bicycle considerations within the plan.
Bryce Beagle voiced overall support for the Plan and provided suggestions to
further pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Eric Armstrong suggested additional bicycle paths and access in the Plan.
Member of the public voiced displeasure with the lack of open space in the Plan.
Siddharth Kotapati supported more pedestrian and bicycle access within the Plan.
AWarner requested flexibility for commercial uses and continued discussions with
property owners.
David Wessel shared support for addressing climate change and supported
alternative modes of transit other than automobiles.
Ed Gocka communicated that the Plan should retain commercial zones in the plan
area.
Leia Mehlman voiced support for prioritizing pedestrian safety and affordable
housing when developing the Plan.
Kenneth Rosales, Planning Senior Associate SV@Home provided suggestions on
how to develop successful affordable housing in the Plan.
Matthew Asuncion voiced support for increased pedestrian walkways and
accessibility in the Plan.
Stephen Meier shared concerns about the transportation element in the Plan.
Steve Scandalis voiced support for retaining commercial zoning within the Plan.
Alon Golan emphasized the Plan is building new neighborhoods and to consider the
opinions of future residents in this Plan.
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Public Comment closed at 7:05 p.m.
Council took a recess at 7:06 p.m. and reconvened at 7:10 p.m. with Vice Mayor
Cisneros, Councilmembers Larson, Melton, Din and Spitaleri present via
teleconference.
B 22-0032 Board and Commission Interviews
Mayor Klein returned to the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Public Comment opened at 7:12 p.m.
No Speakers.
Public Comment closed at 7:12 p.m.
Council interviewed the following applicants for vacancies on boards and
commissions:
Amanda Sun – Sustainability Commission, Planning Commission, Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Neela Shukla – Planning Commission, Arts Commission
Gail Rubino – Planning Commission
Radhika Chopra - Board of Library Trustees, Arts Commission
Council took a recess at 8:12 p.m. and reconvened at 8:20 p.m. with Mayor Klein,
Vice Mayor Cisneros and Councilmembers Larsson, Melton, Din and Spitaleri
present via teleconference.
Sue Harrison – Housing and Human Services
James Gavney – Sustainability Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Commission
Douglas Kunz – Sustainability Commission
Jeffery Nabhan – Sustainability Commission
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Mike Serrone – Planning Commission
Adjourn Special Meeting
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Sunnyvale
Notice and Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 5:30 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web Stream |
Comcast Channel 15 | AT&T Channel 99
Special Meeting: Study Session - 5:30 PM | Special Meeting: Board and Commission
Interviews - 7 PM
Meeting Online Link: https://sunnyvale-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/88392428313
Special Teleconference Notice
Because of the COVID-19 emergency and the “shelter in place” orders issued by
Santa Clara County and the State of California, this meeting of the Sunnyvale City
Council will take place by teleconference, as allowed by Government Code
Subdivision 54953(e) and Resolution 1089-21 (reaffirmed May 3, 2022)
Public Participation
• Teleconference participation: You may provide audio public comment by
connecting to the teleconference meeting online or by telephone. Use the Raise
Hand feature to request to speak (*9 on a telephone):
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Meeting call-in telephone number: 833-548-0276 | Meeting ID: 883 9242 8313
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• Watch the City Council meeting at http://youtube.com/SunnyvaleMeetings or on
television over Comcast Channel 15, AT&T Channel 99
• Submit written comments to the City Council no later than 4 hours prior to the
meeting start to council@sunnyvale.ca.gov or by mail to:
City Clerk, 603 All America Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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Accessibility/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special
assistance to provide public comment, or for other special assistance; please
contact the City at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. The Office of the
City Clerk may be reached at 408-730-7483 or cityclerk@sunnyvale.ca.gov (28
CFR 35.160 (b) (1)).
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Call to Order via teleconference.
Roll Call
Study Session
The public may provide comments regarding the Study Session item(s). If you
wish to address the Council, please refer to the notice at the beginning of this
agenda.
A 22-0272 Draft El Camino Real Specific Plan
B 22-0032 Board and Commission Interviews
Adjourn Special Meeting
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 in the Office of the City Clerk
located at 603 All America Way, prior to Tuesday City Council meetings. Any
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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, 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 to access City Hall to
view these materials and for specific questions regarding the agenda.
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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.
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