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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) City of Sunnyvale Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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.). City of Sunnyvale Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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: City of Sunnyvale Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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: City of Sunnyvale Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 - 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 14 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 15 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 16 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 17 City Council Meeting Minutes July 29, 2025 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 18

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) City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Printed on 7/23/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda July 29, 2025 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Printed on 7/23/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda July 29, 2025 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Printed on 7/23/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda July 29, 2025 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) City of Sunnyvale Page 4 Printed on 7/23/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda July 29, 2025 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) City of Sunnyvale Page 5 Printed on 7/23/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda July 29, 2025 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 6 Printed on 7/23/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda July 29, 2025 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 7 Printed on 7/23/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda July 29, 2025 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 8 Printed on 7/23/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda July 29, 2025 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 -Council -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 ADJOURNMENT City of Sunnyvale Page 9 Printed on 7/23/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda July 29, 2025 Public Participation Options In person public comment: You may provide public comment by filling out a speaker card (optional) and giving it to the City Clerk. Online participation: Members of the public may also attend online. However, the City cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to online technology. Technical difficulties may occur from time to time. Unless required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, the meeting will continue even if technical difficulties prevent online participation. The Mayor may determine it would be impractical to include remote public comment during Oral Communications. Online public comment: To provide audio public comment, connect to the meeting online or by telephone. Use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak (*9 on a telephone): Meeting online link: https://sunnyvale-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/96111580540 Meeting call-in telephone number: 833-548-0276 | Meeting ID: 961 1158 0540 (*9 to request to speak | *6 to unmute/mute) Watch the City Council meeting at http://youtube.com/SunnyvaleMeetings or on television over Comcast Channel 15, AT&T Channel 99 Written public comment: Email comments to the City Council no later than 4 hours before the meeting at council@sunnyvale.ca.gov. You can also mail or deliver comments to: City Clerk, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Public review of items: You can view reports to council on the City’s website at sunnyvale.ca.gov after 7 p.m. on Thursdays. You can also review reports in person at the City Hall reception desk, 456 W. Olive Avenue, during normal business hours. Any other documents distributed to members of the City Council regarding any open session item on this City of Sunnyvale Page 10 Printed on 7/23/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda July 29, 2025 agenda are available in the Council Chambers on the evening of the Council Meeting. Otherwise, contact the Office of the City Clerk at 408-730-7483 or cityclerk@sunnyvale.ca.gov for questions. Planning a presentation for a City Council meeting? Visit: http://Sunnyvale.ca.gov/PublicComments Planning to provide materials to Council? Please provide the City Council with 12 copies of your materials. 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Reach the Office of the City Clerk at 408-730-7483 or cityclerk@sunnyvale.ca.gov (28 CFR 35.160 (b) (1)). LEGAL NOTICES 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 11 Printed on 7/23/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda July 29, 2025 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. City of Sunnyvale Page 12 Printed on 7/23/2025

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