City Council
Regular MeetingSunnyvale, CA · July 29, 2025
Minutes
City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 4:30 PM Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Special Meeting: Closed Session - 4:30 PM | Special Meeting: Study Session - 6 PM |
Regular Meeting - 7 PM
4:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)
Call to Order
Vice Mayor Sell called the meeting to order at 4:34 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
Public Comment
Public Comment opened at 4:36 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 4:36 p.m.
Convene to Closed Session
Council convened to Closed Session in the Council Conference Room at 4:37 p.m.
A 25-0708 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54956.9:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-PENDING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Hern, Tracy v. City of Sunnyvale (Workers
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ19893391, Claim
Nos. 601987, SNVJ-485902, and SNVI-402642)
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B 25-0765 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54956.9:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-PENDING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Hartman, David v. City of Sunnyvale (Workers
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ14048102)
C 25-0766 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54956.9:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-PENDING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Andrade, Joseph v. City of Sunnyvale
(Workers Compensation Appeal Board Case Nos.
ADJ17842728, ADJ18632085, and ADJ99396012)
D 25-0815 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Tina Murphy, Director of
Human Resources
Employee Organization: Public Safety Managers Association
(PSMA)
Adjourn Special Meeting
Vice Mayor Sell adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Vice Mayor Sell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
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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
E 25-0525 Alternative Options for the Modernization and Expansion of
Public Library Services in Sunnyvale
Library and Recreation Services Director Michelle Perera and City Manager Tim
Kirby provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Comment opened at 6:55 p.m.
Mike Serrone shared their recommendations to improve advertisement of library
services and program spaces.
Zach Kaufman spoke in support of developing a library of things service and
electronically delivered content.
Chuck Fraleigh voiced their support for a new modern library and comments on the
expansion of library services.
Public Comment closed at 7:02 p.m.
Adjourn Special Meeting
Vice Mayor Sell adjourned the meeting at 7:02 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
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Present: 7 - Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Linda Sell
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Charlsie Chang
Councilmember Eileen Le
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Vice Mayor Sell reported that Council met in Closed Session Held Pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54956.9: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL PENDING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section
54956.9) Name of Case: Hern, Tracy v. City of Sunnyvale (Workers Compensation
Appeal Board Case No. ADJ19893391, Claim No. 601987, SNVJ485902, and
SNVI402642); nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Sell reported that Council met in Closed Session Held Pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54956.9: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL PENDING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section
54956.9) Name of Case: Hartman, David v. City of Sunnyvale (Workers
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ14048102); nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Sell reported that Council met in Closed Session Held Pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54956.9: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL PENDING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section
54956.9) Name of Case: Andrade, Joseph v. City of Sunnyvale (Workers
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ17842728, ADJ18632085, and
ADJ99396012); nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Sell reported that Council met in Closed Session Held Pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representatives: Tina Murphy, Director of
Human Resources Employee Organization: Public Safety Managers Association
(PSMA); nothing to report.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Srinivasan announced the 2025 Sunnyvale Technology Business
Exposition (Tech. Expo.).
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John Patton, Sunnyvale Urban Forests Advocates, shared their support of the street
tree maintenance program and study issue DPW 22-04 Street Tree Repopulation
with an Equity Lens.
Marie Bernard, Executive Director, Sunnyvale Community Services, announced a
backpack donation drive and North County Resource Fair.
Jay Yamanaga, Vice President, Sunnyvale Sister City Association, provided a
presentation and update on the most recent student exchange program trip.
Dharani Purvshatham shared their Sunnyvale Sister City Association exchange
program trip experience visiting Iizuka, Japan.
Himanshu S. advocated for the Village Center Master Plan to prioritize rezoning
Village Centers 5 and 6 to ensure retail spaces.
Cortney Jansen shared their appreciation for the Parks and Recreation summer
programs.
Michael Flores spoke to their concerns regarding noticing of construction, broadcast
television impacts from recent construction, and to improve overall outreach to the
community on roadway improvements.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment opened at 7:33 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 7:33 p.m.
Councilmember Le registered a recusal for agenda item 1.L.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the
motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.L.
The motion carried with the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Sell
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
No: 0
1.A 25-0646 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2025
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2025 as submitted.
1.B 25-0329 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 25-0711 Modify an Existing Purchase Order With US Fleet Source for
Hyundai IONIQ Electric Service Vehicles (F25-476) in the
Amount of $53,238.47
Authorize the City Manager to modify an existing purchase order with US Fleet
Source in the amount of $53,238.47.
1.D 25-0720 Award of Contract to Interstate Grading & Paving, Inc. in the
Amount of $2,411,249.50 for Pavement Rehabilitation (Maude
Avenue and Lakehaven Drive) and Finding of California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) (PW25-10)
Take the following actions:
- Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 3 to the report in
the amount of $2,411,249.50 to Interstate Grading & Paving, Inc. of South San
Francisco, CA;
- Making a finding of categorical exemption from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c);
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions
have been met; and
- Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $241,125.
1.E 25-0716 Award of Contract in the Amount of $282,554 to W. Bradley
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Electric, LLC for Intelligent Transportation System
Communication and Infrastructure and Finding of California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (PW25-08)
Take the following actions:
- Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report in
the amount of $282,554 to W Bradley Electric LLC of Novato, CA;
- Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $28,255;
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions
have been met; and
- Make a finding of a categorical exemption from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for repair or minor
alteration of an existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond
that presently existing.
1.F 25-0740 Approve Renewal of 2025 Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) Memorandums of Understanding
(MOUs) for NOVA Workforce Board, and Adopt a Resolution
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute MOUs Relating to One-Stop
Workforce Development Systems pursuant to WIOA
Approve two WIOA MOU renewals for 2025: one for all AJCC Partners and one for
the County of Santa Clara, and adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute
MOUs relating to One-Stop Workforce Development Systems pursuant to WIOA.
1.G 25-0724 Amend an Existing Contract with BSI America Professional
Services, Inc. for Safety and Loss Control Related Services
(F25-477)
Take the following actions:
- Approve an amendment to an existing contract with BSI America Professional
Services, Inc. for safety and loss control related services, increasing the amount by
$143,714, to a new not-to-exceed amount of $528,714, and extend the contract term
through July 11, 2026; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment when all conditions have
been met.
1.H 25-0696 Award a Contract in the Amount of $772,750 to Brightview
Landscape Services, Inc. for Street Tree Maintenance
Services (F25-378)
Take the following actions:
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- Award a contract to Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $772,750 in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report for
street tree maintenance services;
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions
have been met; and
- Authorize the City Manager to increase the not-to-exceed amount to incorporate
additional trees and renew the contract for up to three additional one-year periods
subject to budget availability and if pricing and service remain acceptable to the
City.
1.I 25-0683 Approve Reinstatement and Amendment to Agreement with the
Sunnyvale Sister City Association to Extend the Term for One
Year
Approve Reinstatement and Amendment to Agreement with the Sunnyvale Sister
City Association to extend the term for one year.
1.J 25-0771 Adopt Ordinance No. 3242-25 to Amend the Precise Zoning
Plan, Zoning Districts Map to Rezone Those Certain
Properties Within the Seven General Plan Village Centers
Throughout the City from Neighborhood Business (C-1),
Neighborhood Business/Planned Development (C-1/PD),
Highway Business/Planned Development (C-2/PD), Office (O),
or Office/Planned Development (O/PD) all to Village Center
Master Plan (VCMP), and More Specifically, to the Village
Center Mixed Use (VCMU), Village Center Commercial (VCC)
or Village Center Office (VCO) as Identified in the VCMP; to
Rezone the Property at 1388-1390 Bremerton Drive from C-1
to Low Medium Density Residential/Planned Development
(R-2/PD), the Properties at 206 and 216 East Arbor Avenue
from C-1/PD to Medium Density Residential/Planned
Development (R-3/PD), and the Property at APN 110-23-104
from C-1/PD to Public Facilities (P-F); and Amending Title 19
(Zoning) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to Implement the
Village Center Master Plan
Adopt Ordinance No. 3242-25 to Amend the Precise Zoning Plan, Zoning Districts
Map to Rezone Those Certain Properties within the Seven General Plan Village
Centers Throughout the City from Neighborhood Business (C-1), Neighborhood
Business/Planned Development (C-1/PD), Highway Business/Planned Development
(C-2/PD), Office (O), or Office/Planned Development (O/PD) all to Village Center
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Master Plan (VCMP), and more Specifically, to the Village Center Mixed Use
(VCMU), Village Center Commercial (VCC) or Village Center Office (VCO) as
Identified in the VCMP; to Rezone the Property at 1388-1390 Bremerton Drive from
C-1 to Low Medium Density Residential/Planned Development (R-2/PD), the
Properties at 206 and 216 East Arbor Avenue from C-1/PD to Medium Density
Residential/Planned Development (R-3/PD), and the Property at APN 110-23-104
from C-1/PD to Public Facilities (P-F); and Amending Title 19 (Zoning) of the
Sunnyvale Municipal Code to Implement the Village Center Master Plan.
1.K 25-0772 Adopt Ordinance No. 3243-25 Amending the Precise Zoning
Plan, Zoning Districts Map, to Rezone Certain Property of
Approximately 0.69 Acres Located at 781 South Wolfe Road
from Low Density Residential (R-0) to Low-Medium Density
Residential (R-2) with a Planned Development (PD) Combining
District; and Amending Title 19 (Zoning) of the Sunnyvale
Municipal Code
Adopt Ordinance No. 3243-25 Amending the Precise Zoning Plan, Zoning Districts
Map, to Rezone Certain Property of Approximately 0.69 Acres Located at 781 South
Wolfe Road from Low Density Residential (R-0) to Low-Medium Density Residential
(R-2) with a Planned Development (PD) Combining District; and Amending Title 19
(Zoning) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code.
1.L 25-0748 Approval of Councilmember Eileen Le’s Request for 14-Weeks
of Parental Leave
Approve Councilmember Eileen Le’s request for 14-weeks of parental leave.
Yes: 6 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Sell
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Chang
No: 0
Recused: 1 - Councilmember Le
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2 25-0127 Approve Alternatives for Improvements on Tasman Drive
Resulting from the Tasman Pedestrian and Bicycle
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Improvement Study (Study Issue DPW 21-03)
Interim Transportation and Traffic Manager Angela Obeso and City Manager Tim
Kirby provided the staff report and presentation.
City Council took a recess at 9:05 p.m. and returned at 9:11 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
Public Hearing opened at 9:12 p.m.
Victor Garza provided a presentation with their concerns with the proposed bicycle
and pedestrian improvements on Tasman Drive.
Denise Casey provided a presentation with their concerns with the proposed bicycle
and pedestrian improvements on Tasman Drive.
Debby Pratt shared their support for Alternative 1 and opposition to Alternative 7.
Jim Van Pernis spoke in support for Alternative 1 and opposition to Alternative 2.
Pat Carpio voiced their support for protected bicycle and pedestrian improvements
on Tasman Drive.
Leland Bond communicated their support for support for Alternative 1.
Elana Feinsmith, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, provided a presentation in support of
Alternative 1 and further recommendations from Sunnyvale Safe Streets.
Harfijah Oliver, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, continued the presentation.
Daniel Karpelevitch, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, continued the presentation.
James Baloun, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, continued the presentation.
Jeremiah Dir discussed their support for Alternative 1.
Cara Kuan voiced their support for Alternative 1.
Cathy Switzer spoke in support of Alternative 1.
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Jason Feinsmith provided a presentation in support of Alternative 1.
Sharlene Liu shared their support for Alternative 1 and opposition to Alternative 2.
Isaiah Oliver communicated their support for Alternative 1.
Alasoair Johnstone spoke in support for Alternative 1.
Luka Lipovac voiced their support for Alternative 1 and opposition to Alternative 2.
Dhruv Gupta discussed their support for Alternative 1.
Sarah Kmonk shared their support for Alternative 1.
Manuel O. spoke in support of Alternative 1.
Michael Flores shared their concerns with the proposed bicycle and pedestrian
improvements on Tasman Drive and lack of community outreach.
Diane Foxen communicated their support for Alternative 1.
Lynn Relyea voiced their support for Alternative 1.
Rosa Kim discussed their support for Alternative 1.
Amar Shah shared their support for Alternative 1.
Naomi Nakano-Matsumoto spoke in support of Alternative 1.
Kevin Jackson communicated their support for Alternative 1.
Michael Fagan voiced their support for Alternative 1.
Leia Mehlman spoke in support of Alternative 1.
Barbara Fukumoto discussed their support for Alternative 1.
Betsy Megas shared their support for Alternative 1.
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Robert Patterson communicated their concerns with the proposed bicycle and
pedestrian improvements on Tasman Drive.
Maddy Chang voiced their support for Alternative 1.
Jonathan Wilson discussed their support for Alternative 1.
Chester Hargett voiced their support for Alternative 1.
Madison B. communicated their support for Alternative 1.
John Gordan spoke in support for Alternative 2.
Bryce Beagle shared their support for Alternative 1 and opposition to Alternative 7.
Stephen Williams voiced their support for Alternative 1.
Robbie Gleichman discussed their support for Alternative 1.
Darby Kerr communicated their concerns with the proposed bicycle and pedestrian
improvements on Tasman Drive.
Tim Kerr voiced their concerns with the proposed bicycle and pedestrian
improvements on Tasman Drive.
Chuck Fraleigh shared their support for Alternative 1.
Gabriel shared their support for Alternative 1 or 2.
Deb Willtor shared their concerns with the proposed bicycle and pedestrian
improvements on Tasman Drive.
Courtney Jansen voiced their support for Alternative 1.
Judy Pavlick, Sunnyvale Mobile Home Park Alliance, provided a presentation
regarding Tasman Drive.
Danny Choi, Trustee, Fremont Union High School District, discussed their support
for Alternative 1.
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Doug Kunz shared their support for Alternative 1.
Michael Korens communicated their support for Alternative 1.
Ari Feinsmith provided a presentation in support of Alternative 1.
Dan Hafeman shared their support for Alternative 1 or 2 and opposition to
Alternative 7.
Public Hearing closed at 10:57 p.m.
City Council took a recess at 10:58 p.m. and returned at 11:03 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
MOTION: Councilmember Le moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the
motion to approve design Alternative 1 on both the north and south sides from Fair
Oaks Avenue to Vienna Drive with no action on Phase 2.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Sell
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
No: 1 - Councilmember Srinivasan
MOTION: Councilmember Le moved to approve Alternative 9: Other alternative as
directed by Council to direct staff to keep the existing temporary eastbound Tasman
Drive vehicle lane closure and add an additional temporary closure to the
northwestern portion of Tasman Drive. Councilmember Le withdrew the motion.
MOTION: Councilmember Le moved to approve Alternative 8: Convert the
eastbound temporary lane closure into a buffered bicycle lane and modify one
westbound travel lane to install a buffered bicycle lane. Motion failed due to the lack
of a second.
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MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Cisneros
seconded the motion to approve Alternative 9: Other alternative as directed by
Council to direct staff to return to Council with options to keep the existing
temporary eastbound Tasman Drive lane closure, keep the bicycle and pedestrian
path open and take no action on the north side of Tasman Drive.
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
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the
motion to hear Agenda Item 4.
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
4 25-0366 Adopt a Resolution to Cause Charges for Non-Payment of
Delinquent Utility Charges to be Placed on the Fiscal Year
2025/26 County of Santa Clara Property Tax Roll
Finance Director Matt Paulin provided the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 11:46 p.m.
No speakers.
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Public Hearing closed at 11:46 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Vice Mayor Sell seconded the
motion to approve Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution to cause charges for
non-payment of delinquent Utility Charges to be placed on the Fiscal Year 2025/26
County of Santa Clara Property Tax Roll.
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
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the
motion to hear Agenda Item 3.
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
3 25-0747 Approve Arts Commission Recommendation for Public Art for
Corn Palace Park
Management Analyst Kristin Dance provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 12:17 a.m.
Carrie Lederer spoke to their proposed public art piece for Corn Palace Park.
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Public Hearing closed at 12:19 a.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Chang seconded the motion
to approve Alternative 2: Do not accept the Arts Commission recommendations and
approve different designs by different artists: Liz Hickok, Zoe Caron and Carrie
Lederer for the benches and Annie Cappelli for the sea wall.
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
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the
motion to hear Agenda Item 5.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Sell
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
No: 1 - Councilmember Cisneros
5 25-0441 Consider Rescinding 2017 Council Decision to Bar Removal of
On-Street Parking on Fair Oaks Avenue
Interim Transportation and Traffic Manager Angela Obeso provided the staff report
and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 12:28 a.m.
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Steve Scandalis shared their observations of Fair Oaks Avenue regarding on street
parking and bicycle usage.
Public Hearing closed at 12:31 a.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Cisneros
seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Rescind previous Council action
(RTC No. 17-0502) which required on-street parking along Fair Oaks Avenue
between Old San Francisco Road and Evelyn Avenue to be preserved where
currently existing.
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
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved to continue hear the remainder of the
Agenda. Motion failed for the lack of a second.
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Agenda item not heard by Council.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Council
Agenda item not heard by Council.
-City Manager
Agenda item not heard by Council.
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
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25-0655 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
25-0657 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
25-0658 Information/Action Items
25-0764 Board/Commission Resignation (Information Only)
25-0769 Council Advocacy Letters
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 12:34 a.m.
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Agenda
City of Sunnyvale
Notice and Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 4:30 PM Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Special Meeting: Closed Session - 4:30 PM | Special Meeting: Study Session - 6 PM |
Regular Meeting - 7 PM
Meeting online link: https://sunnyvale-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/96111580540
Public Participation and Access
View the end of the agenda for information on:
• Public participation options
• Language access and translation
• Accessibility/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
• Legal notices
4:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)
Call to Order
Call to Order in the Council Chambers (Open to the Public).
Roll Call
Public Comment
The public may provide comments regarding the Closed Session item(s). To
address the Council, refer to the notice at the end of this agenda. Closed Sessions
are not open to the public.
Convene to Closed Session
Convene to Closed Session in the Council Conference Room (Closed to the
Public).
A 25-0708 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54956.9:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-PENDING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
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Name of Case: Hern, Tracy v. City of Sunnyvale (Workers
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ19893391, Claim
Nos. 601987, SNVJ-485902, and SNVI-402642)
B 25-0765 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54956.9:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-PENDING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Hartman, David v. City of Sunnyvale (Workers
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ14048102)
C 25-0766 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54956.9:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-PENDING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Andrade, Joseph v. City of Sunnyvale
(Workers Compensation Appeal Board Case Nos.
ADJ17842728, ADJ18632085, and ADJ99396012)
D 25-0815 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Tina Murphy, Director of
Human Resources
Employee Organization: Public Safety Managers Association
(PSMA)
Adjourn Special Meeting
6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Call to Order in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Study Session
The public may provide comments regarding the Study Session item(s). To address
the Council, refer to the notice at the end of this agenda.
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E 25-0525 Alternative Options for the Modernization and Expansion of
Public Library Services in Sunnyvale
Adjourn Special Meeting
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Pursuant to Council Policy 7.3.19, City Council will not begin consideration of any
agenda item after 11:30 p.m. without a vote. Any item on the agenda that is
continued shall be continued to a specific date. Any changes to the agenda will be
communicated to the public.
CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order in the Council Chambers.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Prior to opening public comment on Oral Communications, the Mayor may
determine it would be impractical to include remote public comment for the purpose
of timeliness of the meeting or conducting an orderly meeting.
Oral Communications is the opportunity for the public to address the City Council on
items not listed on the agenda and is limited to 15 minutes with a maximum of up to
three minutes per speaker (one appearance per speaker). Note the Brown Act does
not allow the Council to take action on an item not listed on the agenda. To address
the Council, refer to the notice at the end of this agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the consent calendar will be acted upon by one motion unless
discussion is requested by a Councilmember or the public. To address the Council,
refer to the notice at the end of this agenda.
1.A 25-0646 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2025
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2025 as
submitted.
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1.B 25-0329 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.C 25-0711 Modify an Existing Purchase Order With US Fleet Source for
Hyundai IONIQ Electric Service Vehicles (F25-476) in the
Amount of $53,238.47
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to modify an existing purchase
order with US Fleet Source in the amount of $53,238.47.
1.D 25-0720 Award of Contract to Interstate Grading & Paving, Inc. in the
Amount of $2,411,249.50 for Pavement Rehabilitation (Maude
Avenue and Lakehaven Drive) and Finding of California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) (PW25-10)
Recommendation: Take the following actions:
- Award a contract in substantially the same form as
Attachment 3 to the report in the amount of $2,411,249.50 to
Interstate Grading & Paving, Inc. of South San Francisco, CA;
- Making a finding of categorical exemption from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301(c);
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all
necessary conditions have been met; and
- Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $241,125.
1.E 25-0716 Award of Contract in the Amount of $282,554 to W. Bradley
Electric, LLC for Intelligent Transportation System
Communication and Infrastructure and Finding of California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (PW25-08)
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Recommendation: Take the following actionsL
- Award a contract in substantially the same form as
Attachment 2 to the report in the amount of $282,554 to W
Bradley Electric LLC of Novato, CA;
- Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of
$28,255;
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all
necessary conditions have been met; and
- Make a finding of a categorical exemption from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301 for repair or minor alteration of an
existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of use
beyond that presently existing.
1.F 25-0740 Approve Renewal of 2025 Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) Memorandums of Understanding
(MOUs) for NOVA Workforce Board, and Adopt a Resolution
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute MOUs Relating to One-Stop
Workforce Development Systems pursuant to WIOA
Recommendation: Approve two WIOA MOU renewals for 2025: one for all AJCC
Partners and one for the County of Santa Clara, and adopt a
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute MOUs Relating to
One-Stop Workforce Development Systems pursuant to WIOA.
1.G 25-0724 Amend an Existing Contract with BSI America Professional
Services, Inc. for Safety and Loss Control Related Services
(F25-477)
Recommendation: Take the following actions:
- Approve an amendment to an existing contract with BSI
America Professional Services, Inc. for safety and loss control
related services, increasing the amount by $143,714, to a new
not-to-exceed amount of $528,714, and extend the contract
term through July 11, 2026; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment when
all conditions have been met.
1.H 25-0696 Award a Contract in the Amount of $772,750 to Brightview
Landscape Services, Inc. for Street Tree Maintenance
Services (F25-378)
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Recommendation: Take the following actions:
- Award a contract to Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $772,750 in substantially the same
form as Attachment 2 to the report for street tree maintenance
services;
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all
necessary conditions have been met; and
- Authorize the City Manager to increase the not-to-exceed
amount to incorporate additional trees and renew the contract
for up to three additional one-year periods subject to budget
availability and if pricing and service remain acceptable to the
City.
1.I 25-0683 Approve Reinstatement and Amendment to Agreement with the
Sunnyvale Sister City Association to Extend the Term for One
Year
Recommendation: Approve Reinstatement and Amendment to Agreement with the
Sunnyvale Sister City Association to extend the term for one
year.
1.J 25-0771 Adopt Ordinance No. 3242-25 to Amend the Precise Zoning
Plan, Zoning Districts Map to Rezone Those Certain
Properties Within the Seven General Plan Village Centers
Throughout the City from Neighborhood Business (C-1),
Neighborhood Business/Planned Development (C-1/PD),
Highway Business/Planned Development (C-2/PD), Office (O),
or Office/Planned Development (O/PD) all to Village Center
Master Plan (VCMP), and More Specifically, to the Village
Center Mixed Use (VCMU), Village Center Commercial (VCC)
or Village Center Office (VCO) as Identified in the VCMP; to
Rezone the Property at 1388-1390 Bremerton Drive from C-1
to Low Medium Density Residential/Planned Development
(R-2/PD), the Properties at 206 and 216 East Arbor Avenue
from C-1/PD to Medium Density Residential/Planned
Development (R-3/PD), and the Property at APN 110-23-104
from C-1/PD to Public Facilities (P-F); and Amending Title 19
(Zoning) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to Implement the
Village Center Master Plan
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Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 3242-25 to Amend the Precise Zoning
Plan, Zoning Districts Map to Rezone Those Certain
Properties within the Seven General Plan Village Centers
Throughout the City from Neighborhood Business (C-1),
Neighborhood Business/Planned Development (C-1/PD),
Highway Business/Planned Development (C-2/PD), Office (O),
or Office/Planned Development (O/PD) all to Village Center
Master Plan (VCMP), and more Specifically, to the Village
Center Mixed Use (VCMU), Village Center Commercial (VCC)
or Village Center Office (VCO) as Identified in the VCMP; to
Rezone the Property at 1388-1390 Bremerton Drive from C-1
to Low Medium Density Residential/Planned Development
(R-2/PD), the Properties at 206 and 216 East Arbor Avenue
from C-1/PD to Medium Density Residential/Planned
Development (R-3/PD), and the Property at APN 110-23-104
from C-1/PD to Public Facilities (P-F); and Amending Title 19
(Zoning) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to Implement the
Village Center Master Plan.
1.K 25-0772 Adopt Ordinance No. 3243-25 Amending the Precise Zoning
Plan, Zoning Districts Map, to Rezone Certain Property of
Approximately 0.69 Acres Located at 781 South Wolfe Road
from Low Density Residential (R-0) to Low-Medium Density
Residential (R-2) with a Planned Development (PD)
Combining District; and Amending Title 19 (Zoning) of the
Sunnyvale Municipal Code
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 3243-25 Amending the Precise Zoning
Plan, Zoning Districts Map, to Rezone Certain Property of
Approximately 0.69 Acres Located at 781 South Wolfe Road
from Low Density Residential (R-0) to Low-Medium Density
Residential (R-2) with a Planned Development (PD)
Combining District; and Amending Title 19 (Zoning) of the
Sunnyvale Municipal Code.
1.L 25-0748 Approval of Councilmember Eileen Le’s Request for 14-Weeks
of Parental Leave
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation. By approval of the consent
calendar, Council approves Councilmember Eileen Le's
request for 14-weeks of parental leave.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
To speak on a public hearing/general business item, refer to notice at the end of
this agenda. Each speaker is limited to three minutes. For land use items,
applicants are limited to 10 minutes for opening comments and five minutes for
closing comments.
2 25-0127 Approve Alternatives for Improvements on Tasman Drive
Resulting from the Tasman Pedestrian and Bicycle
Improvement Study (Study Issue DPW 21-03)
Recommendation: Alternatives 3, 6 and 7:
Alternative 3: Sidewalk and Buffered Bicycle Lane: Fair Oaks
to Vienna. Approve Design Alternative 2 to remove one travel
lane in each direction on Tasman Drive between Fair Oaks
Avenue and Vienna Drive (Phase 1 segment) to install
sidewalk and Class IIB buffered bicycle lane on both north and
south sides along this segment, find that the action is exempt
from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)
and Public Resources Code Section 21080.25(b)(1), and
recommend that the City Council direct staff to include the
concept plan as an unfunded project in the FY 2025/26 Budget
pending future identification of funding.
Alternative 6: Maintain the existing (pre-COVID-19 pandemic)
Tasman Drive configuration between Vienna Drive and
Lawrence Expressway (Phase 2 segment) per the Active
Transportation Plan (no change to pre-pandemic conditions).
Alternative 7: Remove the existing temporary eastbound
Tasman Drive lane closure and bike and pedestrian path.
3 25-0747 Approve Arts Commission Recommendation for Public Art for
Corn Palace Park
Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation for this project. Pursuant to
the Art in Public Places procedures, staff does not participate
in the selection of the artwork for city projects; however, staff
can confirm that the 10 proposals are appropriate for this
project and will fit within the designated spaces.
4 25-0366 Adopt a Resolution to Cause Charges for Non-Payment of
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Delinquent Utility Charges to be Placed on the Fiscal Year
2025/26 County of Santa Clara Property Tax Roll
Recommendation: Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution to cause charges for
non-payment of delinquent Utility Charges to be placed on the
Fiscal Year 2025/26 County of Santa Clara Property Tax Roll.
5 25-0441 Consider Rescinding 2017 Council Decision to Bar Removal of
On-Street Parking on Fair Oaks Avenue
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation. This report is developed in
response to the attached Colleagues' Memo to facilitate
consideration and possible action by the City Council. There
are currently no pending actions before Council to modify
parking on Fair Oaks Avenue. If the previous Council direction
is rescinded, then parking removal could be considered in
future studies and/or other decisions for Fair Oaks Avenue, as
warranted.
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
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-City Manager
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
Visit http://Sunnyvale.ca.gov/TCMAC to view the Tentative Council Meeting Agenda
Calendar (TCMAC) online.
25-0655 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
25-0657 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
25-0658 Information/Action Items
25-0764 Board/Commission Resignation (Information Only)
25-0769 Council Advocacy Letters
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