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City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes - Revised City Council Tuesday, June 17, 2025 6:00 PM Online and Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Special Meeting: Study Session - 6 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM | Joint Meeting City Council & Sunnyvale Financing Authority - 7 PM Public Participation and Access 6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session) Call to Order Vice Mayor Sell called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Roll Call Present: 7 - Mayor Larry Klein Vice Mayor Linda Sell Councilmember Alysa Cisneros Councilmember Richard Mehlinger Councilmember Murali Srinivasan Councilmember Charlsie Chang Councilmember Eileen Le Study Session A 25-0018 Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Improvements at Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Study (DPW 20-02) Principal Transportation Engineer Lillian Tsang provided the staff report and presentation. Public Hearing opened at 6:56 p.m. Daniel Karpelevitch discussed their support for the proposed bicycle and pedestrian access improvements and bicycle lanes in a roundabout street. Kevin Jackson spoke in support for an emphasis on safety when considering bicycle and pedestrian access improvements at the Sunnyvale Caltrain Station. City of Sunnyvale Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Revised June 17, 2025 Stephen Meier shared their support for the bicycle and pedestrian access improvements and offered additional safety improvements to consider. Sharlene Liu, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, shared the recommendations proposed by Sunnyvale Safe Streets. Public Hearing closed at 7:03 p.m. Adjourn Special Meeting Vice Mayor Sell adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m. 7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Mayor Klein led the salute to the United States flag. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor Larry Klein Vice Mayor Linda Sell Councilmember Alysa Cisneros Councilmember Richard Mehlinger Councilmember Murali Srinivasan Councilmember Charlsie Chang Councilmember Eileen Le ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Vice Mayor Sell announced the upcoming Sustainability Speaker Series event. Afsaneh Jabbar (AJ) shared their recommendations to assist operations at the Water Pollution Control Plant. Stephen Meier spoke to their concerns regarding the Baykeeper lawsuit and how the City is defending its legal position. Dina voiced their concerns with the removal of the Palestine Palette Booth art display at the Hands on the Arts Festival and to the City’s letter that addressed the incident. City of Sunnyvale Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Revised June 17, 2025 Deanna communicated their concerns with the removal of the Palestine Palette Booth art display at the Hands on the Arts Festival and to the City’s letter that addressed the incident. Michael Flores shared their concerns with the planned street closure on Tasman Avenue. Rey Mali spoke to their concerns with the display of art of the Palestine Palette Booth art display at the Hands on the Arts Festival. Somse Art discussed their concerns with the removal of the Palestine Palette Booth art display at the Hands on the Arts Festival and to the City’s letter that addressed the incident. Jechin spoke to their concerns with the display of offensive art of the Palestine Palette Booth art display at the Hands on the Arts Festival. CONSENT CALENDAR Public Comment opened at 7:37 p.m. Afsaneh Jabbar (AJ) requested agenda item 1.F be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Public Comment closed at 7:37 p.m. MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.E and 1.G through 1.I. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Sell Councilmember Cisneros Councilmember Mehlinger Councilmember Srinivasan Councilmember Chang Councilmember Le No: 0 City of Sunnyvale Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Revised June 17, 2025 1.A 25-0455 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2025 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2025 as submitted. 1.B 25-0327 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 25-0628 Accept the FY 2022/23 CalRecycle Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant and Approve Budget Modification No. 25 in the Amount of $6,575,000 Accept the FY 2022/23 CalRecycle Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant and approve Budget Modification No. 25 in the amount of $6,575,000. 1.D 25-0639 Authorize the Issuance of a Five (5) Year Purchase Agreement to Lexipol LLC in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $253,273.48 for Annual Law Enforcement Policy Manual and Daily Training Bulletins (F25-343) Take the following actions: - Issue a five (5) year contract purchase agreement to Lexipol LLC in the amount of $253,273.48 to purchase subscriptions for annual law enforcement policy manual and daily training bulletins for a five (5) year term; and - Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement when all necessary conditions have been met. 1.E 25-0642 Amend an Existing Service Agreement for Street Outreach and Essential Homeless Services in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,090,973 for Temporary Hotel Program Expansion and Approve Budget Modification No. 24 in the Amount of $120,209 Take the following actions: 1. Approve an amendment to an existing Service Agreement for Street Outreach and Essential Homeless Services in the amount of $120,209 to a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,090,973, for the Temporary Hotel Program Expansion; and 2. Approve Budget Modification No. 24 in the amount of $120,209. 1.F 25-0603 Award a Three (3) Year Contract to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for Traffic Signal Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services and Find that the Action is Exempt from the California City of Sunnyvale Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Revised June 17, 2025 Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a) (F25-228) Public Hearing opened at 7:39 p.m. Afsaneh Jabbar (AJ) discussed traffic signaling programming and requested the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission be briefed on the impact of emergency vehicle signal prioritization on pedestrian crosswalk signaling. Public Hearing closed at 7:41 p.m. MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the motion to approve the following actions: - Approve a three (3) year contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report in an amount not-to-exceed amount $4,214,752.44 to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC; - Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met; - Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for one (1) additional two-year period; and - Authorize to the City Manager to modify the not-to-exceed contract amount subject to budget availability provided services and pricing remain acceptable to the City. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Sell Councilmember Cisneros Councilmember Mehlinger Councilmember Srinivasan Councilmember Chang Councilmember Le No: 0 1.G 25-0699 Approve the Second Amendment to Outside Counsel Agreement with Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth, LLP for Litigation Services in the matter of Neel Mehta v. City of Sunnyvale Authorize the City Attorney to execute a Second Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement, in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report, with the City of Sunnyvale Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Revised June 17, 2025 law firm of Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth, LLP to increase the contract amount by $180,000, for a total new not-to-exceed contract amount of $355,000. 1.H 25-0700 Approve the First Amendment to Outside Counsel Agreement with Sloan, Sakai, Yeung & Wong, LLP for Litigation Services for Litigation Services in the Matter of Michael Laurent v. City of Sunnyvale Authorize the City Attorney to execute a First Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement, in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report, with the law firm of Sloan, Sakai, Yeung & Wong, LLP to increase the contract amount by $100,000, for a total new not-to-exceed contract amount of $400,000. 1.I 25-0643 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) Effective July 6, 2025 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) effective July 6, 2025. ADJOURNMENT TO JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY 7 P.M. (OR SOON THEREAFTER) JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY Call to Order Authority Chair/Mayor Klein called the joint meeting of the City Council and Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting to order at 7:44 p.m. Roll Call Present: 7 - Authority Chair / Mayor Larry Klein Authority Vice Chair / Vice Mayor Linda Sell Authority Member / Councilmember Alysa Cisneros Authority Member / Councilmember Richard Mehlinger Authority Member / Councilmember Murali Srinivasan Authority Member / Councilmember Charlsie Chang Authority Member / Councilmember Eileen Le Absent: 0 - Oral Communications City of Sunnyvale Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Revised June 17, 2025 None. Consent Calendar Public Comment opened at 7:46 p.m. No speakers. Public Comment closed at 7:46 p.m. MOTION: Authority Vice Chair Sell moved and Authority Member Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve agenda item 2.A. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Authority Chair Klein Authority Vice Chair Sell Authority Member Cisneros Authority Member Mehlinger Authority Member Srinivasan Authority Member Chang Authority Member Le No: 0 2.A 25-0296 Approve Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025 Approve the Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025 as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 3 25-0346 City Council Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget, Fee Schedule and Appropriations Limit, and Sunnyvale Financing Authority Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget and Approve Budget Modification No. 26 in the Amount of $215,659 Finance Director Matt Paulin provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 8:02 p.m. Michael Flores requested payment processing fees for debit cards be lower City of Sunnyvale Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Revised June 17, 2025 compared to credit cards. Public Hearing closed at 8:02 p.m. City Council: MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Adopt the resolutions presented as Attachment 1 to the report (including Exhibit A), Attachment 2 to the report (including Exhibits A through D), and Attachment 3 to the report (including Exhibit A) that provide for the adoption of the FY 2025/26 Fee Schedule, Budget, and Appropriations Limit, and approve Budget Modification No. 26 in the amount of $215,659. FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Mayor Klein offered a friendly amendment to include the staff recommendation to increase the fine of parking on railroad tracks from $53 to $103. Vice Mayor Sell and Councilmember Srinivasan accepted the friendly amendment. The amended motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Sell Councilmember Cisneros Councilmember Mehlinger Councilmember Srinivasan Councilmember Chang Councilmember Le No: 0 Sunnyvale Financing Authority: MOTION: Authority Vice Chair Sell moved and Authority Member Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Adopt the FY 2025/26 Budget Resolution (Sunnyvale Financing Authority) presented as Attachment 4 to the report. The motion carried with the following vote: City of Sunnyvale Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Revised June 17, 2025 Yes: 7 - Authority Chair Klein Authority Vice Chair Sell Authority Member Cisneros Authority Member Mehlinger Authority Member Srinivasan Authority Member Chang Authority Member Le No: 0 ADJOURN JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING Authority Chair/Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Klein reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:12 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 4 25-0365 Proposed Utility Rate Increases for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Rates for Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utilities for Service Provided to Customers Within and Outside City Boundaries; and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 Utility Billing Manager Stephen Napier provided the staff report and presentation. Public Hearing opened at 8:35 p.m. AJ shared concerns with the proposed utility rate increases for Fiscal Year 2025/26. Reza Aslani voiced their concerns with the proposed utility rate increases for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and how the rates are calculated for accessory dwelling units. Michael Flores communicated their concerns with the proposed utility rate increases for Fiscal Year 2025/26. Public Hearing closed at 8:44 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Srinivasan City of Sunnyvale Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Revised June 17, 2025 seconded the motion to approve Alternatives 1 and 2: 1: Find that this action is exempt from 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 increasing water rates by 6%, wastewater rates by 7%, and solid waste rates by 4% for FY 2025/26. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Sell Councilmember Cisneros Councilmember Mehlinger Councilmember Srinivasan Councilmember Chang Councilmember Le No: 0 City Council took a recess at 8:54 p.m. and returned at 9:02 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 5 25-0267 Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Filing of an Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Funding of $811,845 to Supplement the Construction Phase of the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Path Principal Transportation Engineer/Planner Angela Obeso provided the staff report and presentation. Public Hearing opened at 9:47 p.m. Sharlene Liu spoke in support of the Transportation Development Act funds being used to supplement the construction phase of Project No. 3, Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Path. City of Sunnyvale Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes - Revised June 17, 2025 Stephen Meier voiced their support for the Transportation Development Act funds to be used to supplement the construction phase of Project No. 3, Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Path. Public Hearing closed at 9:52 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion to approve Alternative 5: Adopt a Resolution to authorize the filing of an application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Funding of $811,845 to supplement the construction phase of Project No. 3, Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Path. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Sell Councilmember Cisneros Councilmember Mehlinger Councilmember Srinivasan Councilmember Chang Councilmember Le No: 0 6 25-0349 Adopt a Resolution to Approve the Final Engineer’s Report, Confirm the Assessment, and Levy and Collect an Annual Assessment for the Downtown Parking Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Public Works Director Chip Taylor provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 9:59 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 9:59 p.m. MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution to approve the final Engineer's Report, confirm the assessment, and levy and collect an annual assessment for the FY 2025/26 Downtown Parking Maintenance District. This alternative will allow the City to continue levying the assessment for FY 2025/26 to pay for the operation and maintenance of the District. City of Sunnyvale Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Revised June 17, 2025 The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Sell Councilmember Cisneros Councilmember Mehlinger Councilmember Srinivasan Councilmember Chang Councilmember Le No: 0 7 25-0675 Consider a Below Market Rate Alternative Compliance Plan and Amended Conditions of Approval for Residential Development at 777 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road: 77Seven Housing Partners LLC, Planning File 2024-0621 Affordable Housing Manager Ernie Defrenchi provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 10:22 p.m. Doug Rich, Entitlements, Valley Oak Partners, provided the applicant advocacy to their proposed residential development. Public Hearing closed at 10:25 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded the motion to approve Alternative 2: Alternative 1 with the modifications: - Approve the Applicant’s Below Market Rate (BMR) Alternative Compliance Plan for the project located at 777 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road as shown in Attachment 2 to the report, approve the amended Conditions of Approval (COAs) as shown in Attachment 4 to the report, and determine that the project is consistent with the El Camino Real Specific Plan Program Environmental Impact Report and no additional environmental review is required under the California Environmental Quality Act; and - Provide the Community Development Director the authority to make a decision on Lot G. The motion carried with the following vote: City of Sunnyvale Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes - Revised June 17, 2025 Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Sell Councilmember Cisneros Councilmember Mehlinger Councilmember Srinivasan Councilmember Chang Councilmember Le No: 0 8 25-0428 Consider Amending the Employment Agreement between the City of Sunnyvale and City Attorney Rebecca Moon City Attorney Rebecca Moon recused themselves as this Agenda Item pertains to their employment contract. Human Resources Director Tina Murphy provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 10:38 p.m. AJ shared their support for increasing the compensation of City Attorney Rebecca Moon. Public Hearing closed at 10:39 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Srinivasan moved and Vice Mayor Sell seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Approve amendment to the Employment Agreement between the City of Sunnyvale and City Attorney Rebecca Moon. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Sell Councilmember Cisneros Councilmember Mehlinger Councilmember Srinivasan Councilmember Chang Councilmember Le No: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS City of Sunnyvale Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Revised June 17, 2025 Vice Mayor Sell reported the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) finalized the last remaining union labor agreement contract. Mayor Klein reported on a recent Silicon Valley Clean Energy board meeting. Councilmember Le reported on a recent VTA Policy Advisory Committee meeting. Mayor Klein reported on a recent City Association of Santa Clara County meeting hosted by the City of Sunnyvale. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS -Council Councilmember Chang offered their condolences to the friends and family of Michael Rezaee. Councilmember Cisneros spoke to the pride celebration hosted by the Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church. Councilmember Mehlinger spoke to the pride celebration hosted by the Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church and to the recent No Kings protests in Sunnyvale. Mayor Klein spoke to the No Kings protests in Sunnyvale. -City Manager City Manager Tim Kirby shared the Corn Palace Park Ribbon Cutting event and corrected an early statement by City Staff during the Study Session pertaining to the boundaries of the study area. INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS 25-0389 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar 25-0509 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes 25-0540 Information/Action Items 25-0709 Council Advocacy Letters 25-0710 Mayoral Announcement of Mayor-Appointed Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on City Manager Compensation (Information Only) City of Sunnyvale Page 14 City Council Meeting Minutes - Revised June 17, 2025 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 10:52 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 15