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City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday, October 21, 2025 5:00 PM Online and Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Special Meeting: Closed Session-5 PM | Regular Meeting-7 PM | Industrial Development Authority Regular Meeting-7 PM | Joint Meeting City Council & Sunnyvale Financing Authority-7 PM 5 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session) Call to Order Vice Mayor Sell called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: 5 - Mayor Larry Klein Vice Mayor Linda Sell Councilmember Richard Mehlinger Councilmember Murali Srinivasan Councilmember Charlsie Chang Absent: 2 - Councilmember Alysa Cisneros Councilmember Eileen Le Councilmembers Cisneros and Le’s absences are excused. Public Comment Public Comment opened at 5:02 p.m. No speakers. Public Comment closed at 5:02 p.m. Convene to Closed Session Council convened to Closed Session in the Council Conference Room at 5:03 p.m. A 25-0844 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-PENDING LITIGATION City of Sunnyvale Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Toy v. City of Sunnyvale (Workers Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ16210790) B 25-0703 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54957 and 54957.6: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & COMPENSATION Title: City Manager C 25-0432 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Attorney Adjourn Special Meeting Vice Mayor Sell adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m. 7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Mayor Klein led the salute to the United States flag. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Mayor Larry Klein Vice Mayor Linda Sell Councilmember Richard Mehlinger Councilmember Murali Srinivasan Councilmember Charlsie Chang Absent: 2 - Councilmember Alysa Cisneros Councilmember Eileen Le Councilmembers Cisneros and Le’s absences are excused. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City of Sunnyvale Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 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: Toy v. City of Sunnyvale (Workers Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ16210790); nothing to report. Vice Mayor Sell reported that Council met in Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54957 and 54957.6: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & COMPENSATION Title: City Manager; nothing to report. Vice Mayor Sell reported that Council met in Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Attorney; nothing to report. Vice Mayor Sell reported that Council met in Closed Session on October 14, 2025, Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 295 S. Mathilda Avenue Agency Negotiator: Tim Kirby, City Manager Negotiating Parties: MidPen Housing Corporation Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease); nothing to report. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY D 25-0490 Filipino American History Month Mayor Klein spoke in honor of Filipino American History Month. E 25-0570 Hindu American Heritage Month Mayor Klein spoke in honor of Hindu American Heritage Month. Narendra Pathak, Santa Clara County Human Relations Commissioner, spoke in recognition of Hindu American Heritage Month. F 25-0491 National Friends of the Library Week Mayor Klein spoke in honor of National Friends of the Library Week. Library and Recreation Services Deputy Director – Library Services Garrett Kuramoto spoke in recognition of National Friends of the Library Week. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS City of Sunnyvale Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Councilmember Srinivasan announced the Frunk-or-Treat and Sustainability Speaker Series events, and details of the current Board and Commission Recruitment. Susan Bremond, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, provided a presentation in support of Option 1 buffered bicycle lanes for the Hollenbeck Bike Lane Study. Brenna Hall, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, continued the presentation. Stephen Meier spoke to the Active Transportation Plan and support for Option 1 for the Hollenbeck Bike Lane Study. Jonathan Blum voiced a response to public comments made during Oral Communications at the September 30, 2025, Council Meeting regarding parking along Hollenbeck Avenue. Janice Heredia spoke to their former employment with and civil complaint against the City of Sunnyvale. Zachary Kaufman announced the Sunnyvale Halloween Pet Parade. Sharlene Liu, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, shared a presentation in support of Option 1 for the Hollenbeck Bike Lane Study. CONSENT CALENDAR Public Comment opened at 7:48 p.m. No speakers. Public Comment closed at 7:48 p.m. MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.I. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Sell Councilmember Mehlinger Councilmember Srinivasan Councilmember Chang City of Sunnyvale Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 No: 0 Absent: 2 - Councilmember Cisneros Councilmember Le 1.A 25-0938 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2025 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2025 as submitted. 1.B 25-0335 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 25-0895 Approve Budget Modification No. 8 to Appropriate $100,000 of Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) Engagement Track Funds for Electrification Engagement and Ratify the Executed Grant Agreement Approve Budget Modification No. 8 to appropriate $100,000 of Silicon Valley Clean Energy Engagement Track funds for electrification engagement and ratify the executed grant agreement in Attachment 2 to the report. 1.D 25-0913 Amend an Existing Consultant Services Agreement with Strategic Economics, Inc. for an Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study for a New Not-to-Exceed Amount of $361,090 and to Extend the Agreement Through December 31, 2026 (F26-097) and Approve Budget Modification No. 4 in the Amount of $136,090 Take the following actions: - Approve an amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Strategic Economics, Inc., increasing the contract by $136,090 for a new not-to-exceed total of $361,090 and extending the agreement term through December 31, 2026; - Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment when all necessary conditions have been met; and - Authorize the City Manager to increase compensation subject to budget availability through December 31, 2026, providing pricing and services remain acceptable to the City. 1.E 25-0963 Award of Contract in the Amount of $645,791.50 to Columbia Electric, Inc. for Pedestrian Signal Improvements on Various Locations 2024 and Finding of California Environmental City of Sunnyvale Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) (PW25-09) Take the following actions: - Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report in the amount of $645,791.50 to Columbia Electric, Inc. of Hayward, CA; - Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $64,579; - 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(c), which applies to the operation, repairs, maintenance, and minor alterations of existing facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of the existing or former use. 1.F 25-0907 Award Contract in the Amount of $647,414 to Earl Adams Tile-Coping + Plastering, Inc., dba Adams Pool Solutions, for Columbia Middle School Swimming Pool Infrastructure, Make Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a), and Approve Budget Modification No. 6 in the Amount of $180,652 (PW25-11) Take the following actions: - Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report in the amount of $647,414 to Earl Adams Tile-Coping + Plastering, Inc., dba Adams Pool Solutions, of Pleasanton; - Make a finding of categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a); - Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met; - Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $64,741.40; and - Approve Budget Modification No. 6 in the amount of $180,652. 1.G 25-0974 Adopt Two Resolutions: (1) Setting the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) for Management, Sunnyvale Employees’ Association/International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 21 (SEA/IFPTE Local 21), Confidential, and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Employees and Annuitants (Retirees); and (2) Amending the City’s Salary Resolution to Reflect City of Sunnyvale Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Representation by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) of Certain Casual/Temporary Positions and Modify the City’s Contribution to Medical Insurance for Management, SEA/IFPTE Local 21, and SEIU Employees Adopt two Resolutions: (1) Setting the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) for Management, Sunnyvale Employees’ Association/International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 21 (SEA/IFPTE Local 21), Confidential, and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Employees and Annuitants (Retirees); and (2) Amending the City’s Salary Resolution to Reflect Representation by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) of Certain Casual/Temporary Positions and Modify the City’s Contribution to Medical Insurance for Management, SEA/IFPTE Local 21, and SEIU Employees. 1.H 25-0995 Adopt Ordinance No. 3247-25 to Amend Chapter 16.52 (Fire Code) of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Fire Code with Local Amendments and Related Findings Adopt Ordinance No. 3247-25 to Amend Chapter 16.52 (Fire Code) of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Fire Code with Local Amendments and Related Findings. 1.I 25-0998 Adopt Ordinance No. 3248-25 to Amend Various Sections of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Building Standards Administrative Code, Energy Code, Historical Building Code, Existing Building Code, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and Green Building Standards Code, and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, with Local Amendments and Related Findings Adopt Ordinance No. 3248-25 to Amend Various Sections of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Building Standards Administrative Code, Energy Code, Historical Building Code, Existing Building Code, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and Green Building Standards Code, and the City of Sunnyvale Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, with Local Amendments and Related Findings. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 2 25-0569 Evaluate the City of Sunnyvale Study Issues Process (Study Issue OCM 24-02) City Manager Tim Kirby; Jan Perkins, Raftelis and Senior Management Analyst Michelle Zahraie provided the staff report and presentation. City Council took a recess at 9:20 p.m. and returned at 9:26 p.m. with Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers Mehlinger, Srinivasan and Chang present. Public Hearing opened at 9:29 p.m. Martin Pyne shared their concerns regarding the transition and implementation of the new Council Priority Projects process. Public Hearing closed at 9:32 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Vice Mayor Sell seconded the motion to approve Alternatives 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: 1. Receive and file the Raftelis Evaluation Report (Attachment 1); 2. Approve the Proposed Policy 7.1.7 Budget Proposal Process - Redline Version (Attachment 3 to the report); 3. Approve the Proposed Policy 7.2.19 Boards and Commissions - Clean Version (Attachment 4 to the report); 4. Approve the Proposed Policy 7.3.19 Council Meetings - Clean Version (Attachment 6 to the report); and 5. Approve the Proposed Policy 7.3.26 Study Issues Process - Clean Version (Attachment 8 to the report). and; - Direct that Councilmembers and the City Manager have the option to add potential Council Priority Project Ideas to a tracked list throughout the year for reference during the Council Priory Projects process; a quorum of Councilmembers is required to co-sponsor any Councilmember sponsored Council Priority Project Idea to be put on the list. FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Mehlinger offered a friendly amendment to remove the reference to the identification of Budget Proposals from Page 12, Attachment 5. Vice Mayor Sell accepted the friendly amendment. City of Sunnyvale Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 The motion as amended carried with the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Sell Councilmember Mehlinger Councilmember Srinivasan Councilmember Chang No: 0 Absent: 2 - Councilmember Cisneros Councilmember Le 3 25-0452 Approve The Design To Remove One Southbound Travel Lane And Install A Class IIB Buffered Bicycle Lane On Southbound Mathilda Avenue Between Ahwanee Avenue/Almanor Avenue And Maude Avenue, Find That The Action Is Exempt From CEQA Pursuant To CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c), And Direct Staff To Include The Proposed Improvements As A Future Unfunded Project Transportation and Traffic Manager Angela Obeso provided the staff report and presentation. Public Hearing opened at 10:16 p.m. Daniel Karpelevitch voiced their support for installing the proposed buffered bicycle lane and questioned why this project was not completed during a recent street striping project. Public Hearing closed at 10:19 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Approve the design to remove one southbound travel lane and install a Class IIB Buffered Bicycle Lane on southbound Mathilda Avenue between Ahwanee Avenue/Almanor Avenue and Maude Avenue, find that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c), and direct staff to include the proposed improvements as a future unfunded project. The motion carried with the following vote: City of Sunnyvale Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Yes: 5 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Sell Councilmember Mehlinger Councilmember Srinivasan Councilmember Chang No: 0 Absent: 2 - Councilmember Cisneros Councilmember Le ADJOURNMENT TO SUNNYVALE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING 7 P.M. (OR SOON THEREAFTER) SUNNYVALE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING Call to Order Authority Chair Klein called the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority meeting to order at 10:27 p.m. Roll Call Present: 5 - Authority Chair Larry Klein Authority Vice Chair Linda Sell Authority Member Richard Mehlinger Authority Member Murali Srinivasan Authority Member Charlsie Chang Absent: 2 - Authority Member Alysa Cisneros Authority Member Eileen Le Authority Members Cisneros and Le’s absences are excused. Oral Communications None. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 4 25-0832 Adopt Resolution of the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority Providing for Certain Organizational Matters and Adopt Resolution of the Sunnyvale Industrial Development City of Sunnyvale Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Authority Approving, Authorizing, and Directing the Execution of an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating the Sunnyvale Financing Authority Finance Director Matt Paulin provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 10:32 p.m. No speakers. Public Hearing closed at 10:32 p.m. MOTION: Authority Vice Chair Sell moved and Authority Member Mehlinger seconded the motion to approve Alternatives 1 and 2: 1. Adopt a Resolution of the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority Providing for Certain Organizational Matters; and 2. Adopt a Resolution of the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority Approving, Authorizing and Directing the Execution of an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating the Sunnyvale Financing Authority. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 5 - Authority Chair Klein Authority Vice Chair Sell Authority Member Mehlinger Authority Member Srinivasan Authority Member Chang No: 0 Absent: 2 - Authority Member Cisneros Authority Member Le ADJOURN SUNNYVALE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Authority Chair Klein adjourned the meeting at 10:33 p.m. 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting to order at 10:34 p.m. Roll Call Present: 5 - Authority Chair / Mayor Larry Klein Authority Vice Chair / Vice Mayor Linda Sell Authority Member / Councilmember Richard Mehlinger Authority Member / Councilmember Murali Srinivasan Authority Member / Councilmember Charlsie Chang Absent: 2 - Authority Member / Councilmember Alysa Cisneros Authority Member / Councilmember Eileen Le Authority Member/Councilmembers Cisneros and Le’s absences are excused. Oral Communications None. Consent Calendar Public Comment opened at 10:36 p.m. No speakers. Public Comment closed at 10:36 p.m. MOTION: Authority Vice Chair Sell moved and Authority Member Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve agenda item 5.A. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 5 - Authority Chair Klein Authority Vice Chair Sell Authority Member Mehlinger Authority Member Srinivasan Authority Member Chang No: 0 Absent: 2 - Authority Member Cisneros Authority Member Le City of Sunnyvale Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 5.A 25-0947 Approve Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 Approve the Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 6 25-0835 Adopt Resolutions to Authorize Issuance of Solid Waste Revenue Bonds to Finance SMaRT Station® Improvements and Equipment in an Amount Not to Exceed $50 Million, Including Financing and Closing Costs; Approve Financing Team, and Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director or the Finance Director/Treasurer to Execute all Related Documents Finance Director/Authority Treasurer Matt Paulin provided the staff report and presentation. Public Hearing opened at 10:49 p.m. Steve inquired how the issued revenue bonds will be repaid. Public Hearing closed at 10:50 p.m. City Council: MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sunnyvale Approving Solid Waste Revenue Bonds Issued by the Sunnyvale Financing Authority in the Maximum Principal Amount of $50,000,000 to Finance SMaRT Station Improvements and Equipment, Approve an Installment Sale Agreement and Other Documents, Authorize Official Actions and Related Matters, and Approve the Financing Team. The motion carried with the following vote: City of Sunnyvale Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Yes: 5 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Sell Councilmember Mehlinger Councilmember Srinivasan Councilmember Chang No: 0 Absent: 2 - Councilmember Cisneros Councilmember Le Sunnyvale Financing Authority: MOTION: Vice Chair Sell moved and Authority Member Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Sunnyvale Financing Authority Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Solid Waste Revenue Bonds in the Maximum Principal Amount of $50,000,000 to Finance SMaRT Station Improvements and Equipment, Adopting a Debt Management Policy, and Approving Related Documents and Actions. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 5 - Authority Chair Klein Authority Vice Chair Sell Authority Member Mehlinger Authority Member Srinivasan Authority Member Chang No: 0 Absent: 2 - Authority Member Cisneros Authority Member Le ADJOURN JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING Authority Chair/Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 10:57 p.m. RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Klein reconvened the City Council meeting at 10:57 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 14 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS (continued) 7 25-0996 Provide Direction Regarding Amending the Employment Agreement Between the City of Sunnyvale and City Manager Tim Kirby to Increase the City Manager Salary and Allow Additional Paid Time Off Cashout City Manager Tim Kirby recused themself from the agenda item as it pertains to their employment and compensation. Human Resources Director Tina Murphy provided the staff report. Public Hearing opened at 11:02 p.m. Steve shared support for the three percent (3%) increase and Paid Time Off (PTO) cashout but disagreed with an additional one percent (1%) increase. Public Hearing closed at 11:04 p.m. MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Authorize the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the City of Sunnyvale and City Manager Tim Kirby in substantially the same form attached to (1) Increase City Manager Salary by one percent and (2) Allow a one-time additional cash out of 100 hours from the existing Paid Time Off (PTO) balance, effective October 26, 2025. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Klein Vice Mayor Sell Councilmember Mehlinger Councilmember Srinivasan Councilmember Chang No: 0 Absent: 2 - Councilmember Cisneros Councilmember Le COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS None. City of Sunnyvale Page 15 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS -Council Councilmember Mehlinger proposed a Council Priority Project Idea to be added to the tracked list: to establish a trap, neuter and release program for stray cats and budget an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the program. Co-sponsored by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Sell and Councilmember Srinivasan. Councilmember Srinivasan reported on their attendance along with Councilmember Chang, City Manager Tim Kirby and Chief Information Officer Kathleen Boutté Foster at the League of California Cities annual summit. Councilmember Srinivasan shared their experience attending the Department of Public Safety’s Pancake Breakfast. Councilmember Chang spoke to the passing of Senate Bill 753 - Special business regulations: shopping carts. -City Manager City Manager Tim Kirby shared details of the Information Only Reports/Items and their experience attending the Department of Public Safety’s Pancake Breakfast event. INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS 25-0939 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar 25-0940 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes 25-0941 New Study Issues and Budget Proposals Sponsored by Council 25-0945 Completion of Study Issue LRS 20-03 Assessment of Needs for Additional Outdoor Sports Programs and Facilities 25-0997 Quarter One Update for Year 1 of July 2025 - June 2027 Workplan and Dashboard Launch (Information Only) 25-0431 Council Advocacy Letters ADJOURNMENT City of Sunnyvale Page 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 11:13 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 17

Agenda

City of Sunnyvale Notice and Agenda City Council Tuesday, October 21, 2025 5:00 PM Online and Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Special Meeting: Closed Session-5 PM | Regular Meeting-7 PM | Industrial Development Authority Regular Meeting-7 PM | Joint Meeting City Council & Sunnyvale Financing Authority-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 5 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 25-0844 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-PENDING LITIGATION City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda October 21, 2025 (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Toy v. City of Sunnyvale (Workers Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ16210790) B 25-0703 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54957 and 54957.6: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & COMPENSATION Title: City Manager C 25-0432 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Attorney 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 SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY D 25-0490 Filipino American History Month E 25-0570 Hindu American Heritage Month F 25-0491 National Friends of the Library Week ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Prior to opening public comment on Oral Communications, the Mayor may City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda October 21, 2025 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 25-0938 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2025 Recommendation: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2025 as submitted. 1.B 25-0335 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 25-0895 Approve Budget Modification No. 8 to Appropriate $100,000 of Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) Engagement Track Funds for Electrification Engagement and Ratify the Executed Grant Agreement Recommendation: Approve Budget Modification No. 8 to appropriate $100,000 of Silicon Valley Clean Energy Engagement Track funds for electrification engagement and ratify the executed grant agreement in Attachment 2 to the report. 1.D 25-0913 Amend an Existing Consultant Services Agreement with Strategic Economics, Inc. for an Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study for a New Not-to-Exceed Amount of $361,090 and to Extend the Agreement Through December 31, 2026 (F26-097) and Approve Budget Modification No. 4 in the Amount of $136,090 City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda October 21, 2025 Recommendation: Take the following actions: - Approve an amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Strategic Economics, Inc., increasing the contract by $136,090 for a new not-to-exceed total of $361,090 and extending the agreement term through December 31, 2026; - Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment when all necessary conditions have been met; and - Authorize the City Manager to increase compensation subject to budget availability through December 31, 2026, providing pricing and services remain acceptable to the City. 1.E 25-0963 Award of Contract in the Amount of $645,791.50 to Columbia Electric, Inc. for Pedestrian Signal Improvements on Various Locations 2024 and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) (PW25-09) Recommendation: Take the following actions: - Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report in the amount of $645,791.50 to Columbia Electric, Inc. of Hayward, CA; - Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $64,579; - 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(c), which applies to the operation, repairs, maintenance, and minor alterations of existing facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of the existing or former use. 1.F 25-0907 Award Contract in the Amount of $647,414 to Earl Adams Tile-Coping + Plastering, Inc., dba Adams Pool Solutions, for Columbia Middle School Swimming Pool Infrastructure, Make Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a), and Approve Budget Modification No. 6 in the Amount of $180,652 (PW25-11) City of Sunnyvale Page 4 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda October 21, 2025 Recommendation: Take the following actions: - Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report in the amount of $647,414 to Earl Adams Tile-Coping + Plastering, Inc., dba Adams Pool Solutions, of Pleasanton; - Make a finding of categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a); - Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met; - Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $64,741.40; and - Approve Budget Modification No. 6 in the amount of $180,652. 1.G 25-0974 Adopt Two Resolutions: (1) Setting the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) for Management, Sunnyvale Employees’ Association/International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 21 (SEA/IFPTE Local 21), Confidential, and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Employees and Annuitants (Retirees); and (2) Amending the City’s Salary Resolution to Reflect Representation by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) of Certain Casual/Temporary Positions and Modify the City’s Contribution to Medical Insurance for Management, SEA/IFPTE Local 21, and SEIU Employees Recommendation: Adopt Two Resolutions: (1) Setting the Employer's Contribution Under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) for Management, Sunnyvale Employees' Association/International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 21 (SEA/IFPTE Local 21), Confidential, and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Employees and Annuitants (Retirees); and (2) Amending the City's Salary Resolution to Reflect Representation by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) of Certain Casual/Temporary Positions and Modify the City's Contribution to Medical Insurance for Management, SEA/IFPTE Local 21, and SEIU Employees. City of Sunnyvale Page 5 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda October 21, 2025 1.H 25-0995 Adopt Ordinance No. 3247-25 to Amend Chapter 16.52 (Fire Code) of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Fire Code with Local Amendments and Related Findings Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 3247-25 to Amend Chapter 16.52 (Fire Code) of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Fire Code with Local Amendments and Related Findings. 1.I 25-0998 Adopt Ordinance No. 3248-25 to Amend Various Sections of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Building Standards Administrative Code, Energy Code, Historical Building Code, Existing Building Code, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and Green Building Standards Code, and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, with Local Amendments and Related Findings Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 3248-25 to Amend Various Sections of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Building Standards Administrative Code, Energy Code, Historical Building Code, Existing Building Code, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and Green Building Standards Code, and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, with Local Amendments and Related Findings. 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 25-0569 Evaluate the City of Sunnyvale Study Issues Process (Study Issue OCM 24-02) City of Sunnyvale Page 6 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda October 21, 2025 Recommendation: Alternatives 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: 1. Receive and file the Raftelis Evaluation Report (Attachment 1); 2. Approve the Proposed Policy 7.1.7 Budget Proposal Process - Redline Version (Attachment 3 to the report); 3. Approve the Proposed Policy 7.2.19 Boards and Commissions - Clean Version (Attachment 4 to the report); 4. Approve the Proposed Policy 7.3.19 Council Meetings - Clean Version (Attachment 6 to the report); and 5. Approve the Proposed Policy 7.3.26 Study Issues Process - Clean Version (Attachment 8 to the report). 3 25-0452 Approve The Design To Remove One Southbound Travel Lane And Install A Class IIB Buffered Bicycle Lane On Southbound Mathilda Avenue Between Ahwanee Avenue/Almanor Avenue And Maude Avenue, Find That The Action Is Exempt From CEQA Pursuant To CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c), And Direct Staff To Include The Proposed Improvements As A Future Unfunded Project Recommendation: Alternative 1: Approve the design to remove one southbound travel lane and install a Class IIB Buffered Bicycle Lane on southbound Mathilda Avenue between Ahwanee Avenue/Almanor Avenue and Maude Avenue, find that the action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c), and direct staff to include the proposed improvements as a future unfunded project. ADJOURNMENT TO SUNNYVALE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING 7 P.M. (OR SOON THEREAFTER) SUNNYVALE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING Call to Order Call to Order in the Council Chambers. Roll Call Oral Communications Prior to opening public comment on Oral Communications, the Authority Chair may City of Sunnyvale Page 7 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda October 21, 2025 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 Industrial Development Authority 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 Industrial Development Authority to take action on an item not listed on the agenda. To address the Industrial Development Authority, refer to the notice at the end of this agenda. 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. 4 25-0832 Adopt Resolution of the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority Providing for Certain Organizational Matters and Adopt Resolution of the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority Approving, Authorizing, and Directing the Execution of an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating the Sunnyvale Financing Authority Recommendation: Alternatives 1 and 2: 1. Adopt Resolution of the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority Providing for Certain Organizational Matters; and 2. Adopt Resolution of the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority Approving, Authorizing and Directing the Execution of an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating the Sunnyvale Financing Authority. ADJOURN SUNNYVALE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING 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 Call to Order in the Council Chambers. City of Sunnyvale Page 8 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda October 21, 2025 Roll Call Oral Communications Prior to opening public comment on Oral Communications, the Mayor/Authority Chair 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 and Financing Authority 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 nor the Financing Authority to take action on an item not listed on the agenda. To address the Council and Financing Authority, 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 an Authority Member/Councilmember or the public. To address the Council and Financing Authority, refer to the notice at the end of this agenda. 5.A 25-0947 Approve Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 Recommendation: Approve the Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 as submitted. 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. 6 25-0835 Adopt Resolutions to Authorize Issuance of Solid Waste Revenue Bonds to Finance SMaRT Station® Improvements and Equipment in an Amount Not to Exceed $50 Million, Including Financing and Closing Costs; Approve Financing Team, and Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director or the Finance Director/Treasurer to Execute all Related Documents City of Sunnyvale Page 9 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda October 21, 2025 Recommendation: 1. City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sunnyvale Approving Solid Waste Revenue Bonds Issued by the Sunnyvale Financing Authority in the Maximum Principal Amount of $50,000,000 to Finance SMaRT Station Improvements and Equipment, Approve an Installment Sale Agreement and Other Documents, Authorize Official Actions and Related Matters, and Approve the Financing Team. 2. Sunnyvale Financing Authority: Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Sunnyvale Financing Authority Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Solid Waste Revenue Bonds in the Maximum Principal Amount of $50,000,000 to Finance SMaRT Station Improvements and Equipment, Adopting a Debt Management Policy, and Approving Related Documents and Actions. ADJOURN JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS (continued) 7 25-0996 Provide Direction Regarding Amending the Employment Agreement Between the City of Sunnyvale and City Manager Tim Kirby to Increase the City Manager Salary and Allow Additional Paid Time Off Cashout Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation. This report is developed to facilitate discussion for the public hearing and action by the City Council. 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 City of Sunnyvale Page 10 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda October 21, 2025 Calendar (TCMAC) online. 25-0939 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar 25-0940 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes 25-0941 New Study Issues and Budget Proposals Sponsored by Council 25-0945 Completion of Study Issue LRS 20-03 Assessment of Needs for Additional Outdoor Sports Programs and Facilities 25-0997 Quarter One Update for Year 1 of July 2025 - June 2027 Workplan and Dashboard Launch (Information Only) 25-0431 Council Advocacy Letters ADJOURNMENT 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) City of Sunnyvale Page 11 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda October 21, 2025 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 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. Language Access and Translation To access written and audio translation during the meeting, click the link below: Choose Language and Click Attend Use a headset on your phone for audio or read the transcript on your device. Spanish and Chinese, Simplified Para acceder a la traducción escrita y en audio durante la reunión, haga clic en el siguiente enlace: Seleccione su idioma y haga clic en "Attend" Use sus auriculares/audifonos para escuchar el audio o leer la transcripción en el dispositivo. 如需在会议期间使用文字和语音翻译,请点击以下链接: 选择语言并点击“参加” 使用手机耳机收听音频,或阅读设备上的文字记录。 City of Sunnyvale Page 12 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Notice and Agenda October 21, 2025 Translation Link: https://bit.ly/TDDB-6886 Accessibility/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance, please contact the City at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 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 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 13 Printed on 10/16/2025

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