City Council
Regular MeetingSunnyvale, CA · October 21, 2025
Minutes
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
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(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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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
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Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 11:13 p.m.
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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
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(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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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it to the City Clerk.
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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.
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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
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council@sunnyvale.ca.gov. You can also mail or deliver comments to:
City Clerk, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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p.m. on Thursdays. You can also review reports in person at the City Hall reception
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cityclerk@sunnyvale.ca.gov for questions.
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arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance,
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the City Clerk at 408-730-7483 or cityclerk@sunnyvale.ca.gov (28 CFR 35.160 (b)
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any public hearing item listed in this agenda, the issues in the lawsuit may be
limited to the issues which were raised at the public hearing or presented in writing
to the Office of the City Clerk at or before the public hearing.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6
imposes a 90 day deadline for the filing of any lawsuit challenging final action on an
agenda item which is subject to Code of Civil Procedure 1094.5.
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