CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH NO PHYSICAL MEETING
LOCATION
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022 - 5:00 PM
Lucas Ramirez, Mayor
Alison Hicks, Vice Mayor
Margaret Abe-Koga, Councilmember
Ellen Kamei, Councilmember
Sally Lieber, Councilmember
Lisa Matichak, Councilmember
Pat Showalter, Councilmember
Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager
Jennifer Logue, City Attorney
Heather Glaser, City Clerk
Video Conference with No Physical Meeting LocationMay 10, 2022
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
During this declared state of emergency, the meeting was conducted in accordance with California Government Code §54953(e) as authorized by resolution of the City Council. All members of the City Council participated in the meeting by video conference, with no physical meeting location.
5:00 P.M.-STUDY SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 5:00 p.m., Mayor Ramirez called the meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
Present: 6 -
Councilmember KameiAbsent: 1 -
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 Affordable Housing at 87 East Evelyn Avenue
The purpose of this Study Session was to receive feedback from the Council on the Project Principles and Development Priorities for future affordable housing development on the former Valley Transportation Authority site at 87 East Evelyn Avenue, which would inform the Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals process that staff would initiate to select an affordable housing developer for the site.
Mayor Ramirez disclosed he visited the site. Councilmember Lieber disclosed she visited the site. Councilmember Abe-Koga disclosed she visited the site and stated she served as a Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors Ex-Officio Member. Councilmember Matichak, Vice Mayor Hicks and Councilmember Showalter disclosed they each visited the site on their own.
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Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager Micaela Hellman-Tincher presented the item. Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Aarti Shrivastava and Assistant Community Development Director Wayne Chen were available for questions.
The following members of the public spoke:
James Kuszmaul indicated support for the project.
Salim
Kevin Ma, on behalf of Mountain View Yes In My Back Yard, indicated support for the project.
Kalisha Webster, on behalf of Housing Choices, indicated support for the project.
Kelsey Banes indicated agreement with previous speakers.
Bruce England, on behalf of the Mountain View Coalition for Sustainable Planning.
Alex Brown indicated support for the project.
By consensus, the Council indicated support for the recommended Project Principles and Development Principles for affordable housing at 87 E. Evelyn including the proposed mix of residents, particularly a significant number of family units, the proposed approach regarding density and the proposed approach regarding the parking ratio.
A majority of the Council indicated support for the following: explore incorporation of wider sidewalks and tree buffers by the freeway, allow applicants to propose higher densities and taller buildings than the maximum range proposed by staff, require applicants to explore how they might collaborate with the owners of the adjacent site at 57-
67 E. Evelyn to coordinate site plans and evaluate potential for master planning, allow applicants to propose publicly available and accessible ground floor uses and include a live/work preference if legally feasible.
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:37 p.m., Mayor Ramirez called the meeting to order.
Mayor Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
Present: 6 -
Councilmember KameiAbsent: 1 -
3. PRESENTATIONS
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3.1 Asian Pacific Heritage Month Proclamation
Mayor Ramirez presented the proclamation to Human Relations Commission Chair Annette Lin.
3.2 Affordable Housing Month Proclamation
Mayor Ramirez presented the proclamation to Sonia Avita, Director of Operations for Silicon Valley at Home, Randy Tsuda, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alta Housing and Consuelo Hernandez, Director of the County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing.
3.3 National Public Works Week Proclamation
Mayor Ramirez presented the proclamation to Public Works Director Dawn Cameron.
3.4 Bike Month Proclamation
Mayor Ramirez presented the proclamation to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Chair Valerie Fenwick.
There were no public speakers.
At 7:03 p.m., Mayor Ramirez recessed the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 7:15 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Kamei.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Matichak discussed Item 4.5.
Mayor Ramirez pulled Item 4.4 for individual consideration.
The following members of the public spoke:
Rashi Sharma, on behalf of Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, discussed Item 4.2.
Bruce England discussed Items 4.2 and 4.6.
Robin Lin discussed Item 4.2.
Silja Paymer discussed Item 4.2.
Hala discussed Item 4.2.
Councilmember Matichak discussed Item 4.2.
Vice Mayor Hicks discussed Item 4.2.
Councilmember Abe-Koga discussed Item 4.2.
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Councilmember Showalter discussed Item 4.2.
MOTION - M/S - Showalter/Hicks - To approve the balance of the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried, except for Item 4.4, by the following roll call vote:
Yes: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
6 -
Absent: Councilmember Kamei1 -
4.1 AB 361 Resolution to Continue Remote Public Meetings During State of Emergency Adopt Resolution No. 18661 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing and Continuing Virtual Meetings of City Council, Committees, Boards, and Commissions Pursuant to AB 361 and Making Required Findings.
4.2 Parks and Open Space Update
Receive an update about the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan and related projects identified in the City’s Strategic Work Plan to increase access to parks and open space in Mountain View.
4.3 Ordinance Approving a Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy (Second Reading)
Adopt Ordinance No. 7.22 of the City of Mountain View Adding Section 2.69.3, Entitled “Military Equipment Policy,” to the Mountain View City Code in Compliance with Assembly Bill 481. (First reading: 6-0)
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4.4 Plant-Based Eating Resolution and Program
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Ramirez for individual consideration.
The Council directed questions to staff.
The following members of the public spoke:
Lisa Wade, on behalf of Plant-Based Advocates.
Mohan Gurunathan
Karen Rubio, on behalf of Plant-Based Advocates.
Peter Katz, on behalf of the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce.
Hala
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Eemon Ghasemiyeh indicated support for the item.
Kayla Hardie from Mountain View.
Kristine Keller
MOTION - M/S - Matichak/Abe-Koga - To:
Adopt Resolution No. 18662 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Supporting a Plant-Based Eating Program.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
5 -
Absent: Councilmember Kamei1 -
Abstain: Councilmember Lieber1 -
4.5 Economic Vitality Strategy Consultant Contract
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Community Attributes, Inc. for a total not to exceed $177,700 to develop an Economic Vitality Strategy.
4.6 Adopt Project List for Senate Bill 1-Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Adopt Resolution No. 18663 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Adopting a List of Projects for Funding to Be Allocated During Fiscal Year 2022-23 from Senate Bill 1-
the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
4.7 All-Inclusive Playground, Project 18-36, and Rengstorff Park Maintenance and Tennis Building Replacement, Project 21-48-Various Actions
1. Appropriate to All-Inclusive Playground, Project 18-36, the following funding (Five votes required):
a. $1,181,205 to be provided by Magical Bridge Foundation; b. $1,700,000 provided by County of Santa Clara All-Inclusive Playground Funding Grant; c. $228,911 provided by State of California Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Funds program; and
d. $900,000 to be provided by Google as community benefits for the 1860-2159 Landings Drive development.
2. Approve the removal and mitigation for four Heritage trees at a 2:1 tree replacement ratio with 24” box trees for Rengstorff Park Maintenance and Tennis Building Replacement, Project 21-48.
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3. Approve plans and specifications for All-Inclusive Playground, Project 18-36, and Rengstorff Park Maintenance and Tennis Building Replacement, Project 21-48, and authorize staff to advertise both projects for bid as a single construction package.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder if the bid is within the combined budget of both projects.
5. Authorize a 2% Public Art Budget for the Rengstorff Park Maintenance and Tennis Building Replacement, Project 21-48.
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a professional services agreement with Tanner Pacific, Inc., to provide construction engineering services for All-Inclusive Playground, Project 18-36, and Rengstorff Park Maintenance and Tennis Building Replacement, Project 21-28, in a not-to-exceed amount of $586,440.
7. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with Sandis Civil Engineers Surveyors Planners to provide additional services for Rengstorff Park Maintenance and Tennis Building Replacement, Project 21-48, in a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 for a total compensation amount of $129,790.
4.8 Legal Services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen for Eminent Domain Proceedings
Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend an amount not to exceed $400,000 on the Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen for outside legal services associated with eminent domain proceedings for the Shoreline Boulevard Reversible Transit Lane Project.
4.9 Castro/Moffett/Central Intersection Near-Term Improvements, Project 16-40-Accept Construction
Accept Castro/Moffett/Central Intersection Near-Term Improvements, Project 16-40, and authorize the final contract payment.
4.10 Increase Appropriations in the Fire Department for Reimbursement of Mutual-Aid Support - Bootleg Fire
For reimbursements not received by June 30, 2022, transfer and appropriate from the General Non-Operating Fund mutual-aid support for CalOES Strike Team deployments for $41,274 in overtime and $1,210 in travel expenses, for a total amount of $42,484. (Five votes required)
4.11 Appoint Advisory Body Members
1. Appoint Marina Keith and David Lin to the Downtown Committee (Downtown Property and/or Representative of a Business) to unexpired terms ending December 31, 2022.
2. Appoint Jill Rakestraw to the Human Relations Commission to an unexpired term
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ending December 31, 2024.
3. Appoint John McAlister to the Performing Arts Committee to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2024.
4. Appoint Li-Leng Au to the Performing Arts Committee to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2022.
5. Appoint Ishendra Sinha and Elna Tymes to the Senior Advisory Committee to unexpired terms ending December 31, 2025.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS The following members of the public spoke:
Tom Myers, on behalf of the Community Services Agency, discussed the Mountain View Police Department.
James Apffel from Mountain View, on behalf of Bloom Energy, announced the Second Annual Stars and Strides Run benefiting the Valley Medical Center Foundation on July 2.
Albert Jeans discussed the City logo.
Bruce England discussed Assembly Bill 361.
Kristine Keller discussed the City logo.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Residential Development at 555 West Middlefield Road Councilmember Showalter disclosed she met with the developer and visited the site.
Councilmember Matichak disclosed she met with the applicant. Councilmember Lieber disclosed she visited the site and met with the applicant, neighbors and other community members. Vice Mayor Hicks disclosed she met with the applicant and neighbors and visited the site. Councilmember Abe-Koga disclosed she met with the applicant, visited site and met with neighbors. Mayor Ramirez dislcosed he met with the applicant.
Senior Planner Diana Pancholi presented the item. Joe Kirchofer, Vice President of Development for AvalonBay, also made a presentation. Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Shrivastava and Public Works Director Cameron were available for questions.
The Council directed questions to Joe Kirchofer and City staff.
The following members of the public spoke:
Humberto Nava
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David Levin, on behalf of the Cypress Point Woods Homeowners Association.
Kristine Keller indicated opposition to the project.
Kayla Hardie from Mountain View.
Kenneth Do, on behalf of Local 9144.
Salim Damerdji
Clayton Hoi-Yun McClintock from San Francisco.
Eric Chan from Mountain View.
Elsa Lau from Mountain View.
James Kuszmaul from Mountain View indicated support for the project.
David Meyer, on behalf of Silicon Valley at Home, indicated support for the project.
Bruce England, on behalf of the Mountain View Coalition of Sustainable Planning, indicated support for the project.
Matt Regan, on behalf of the Bay Area Council, indicated support for the project.
Silja Paymer from Mountain View and on behalf of Green Spaces Mountain View, indicated support for the project.
Denley Rafferty from Mountain View indicated opposition to the project.
Kelsey Banes from Mountain View.
Chang You from Mountain View indicated opposition to the project.
Annette Lin from Mountain View indicated support for the project.
Tony from Mountain View.
Peter Katz, on behalf of the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce.
Rory Lipkis from Mountain View.
Ali Sapirman, on behalf of the Housing Action Coalition, indicated support for the project.
Vince Rocha, on behalf of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, indicated support for the project.
April Webster from Mountain View indicated support for the project.
Daniel Hulse from Mountain View.
Dee from Mountain View indicated opposition to the project.
Elisabeth Munoz from Mountain View indicated opposition to the project.
Hala
Bryan Shields, on behalf of Local 405.
Kevin Ma
Daniel Shane from Mountain View indicated opposition to the project.
Leona K. Chu from Mountain View.
Sayo Nomura from Mountain View indicated opposition to the project.
Diane
Gita Dev, on behalf of the Sierra Club.
Victoria Tsai from Mountain View.
Bill Walsh from Mountain View indicated opposition to the project.
Fermin Saucedo, on behalf of Local 405, indicated opposition to the project.
Alex Brown indicated support for the project.
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MOTION - M/S - Lieber/Showalter - To:
1. Consider the Addendum to the 555 West Middlefield Road Final Environmental Impact Report, together with the EIR (certified by Resolution No. 18643), in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Attachments 1 and 2 to the Council report).
2. Adopt Resolution No. 18664 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving a General Plan Amendment to Add a New High-Low Density Residential Land Use Designation and Making Related Text Amendments and an Amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map for the Property Located at 555 West Middlefield Road from Medium-Density Residential to High-Low Density Residential.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 18665 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving a Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to Allow a 323-Unit Addition to an Existing 402-Unit Residential Development with Three New Subterranean Garages, New Amenity Building/Leasing Office, and New 1.34-Acre Public Park; and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to Remove 51 Heritage Trees at 555 West Middlefield Road.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 18666 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving a Vesting Tentative Map to Create Three Lots with Up to 111 Condominium Units at 555 West Middlefield Road.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: Councilmember Lieber, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
4 -
No: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Matichak2 -
Absent: Councilmember Kamei1 -
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Abe-Koga - At 11:20 p.m., to continue the meeting beyond 10:00 p.m.
Yes: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Mayor Ramirez
5 -
No: Vice Mayor Hicks1 -
Absent: Councilmember Kamei1 -
7. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Showalter stated she attended a Council Neighborhoods Committee meeting and announced the next Council Neighborhoods Committee meeting would be held on May 12.
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Councilmember Abe-Koga stated she attended a Council Youth Services Committee meeting. She discussed the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority.
Councilmember Matichak stated she attended a Council Transportation Committee meeting.
8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Logue stated there was no Closed Session report.
9. ADJOURNMENT
At 11:28 p.m., Mayor Ramirez adjourned the meeting in memory of Norman Mineta.
Approved on June 14, 2022.
___________________________ ___________________________ Lucas Ramirez, Mayor Heather Glaser, City Clerk