VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH NO PHYSICAL MEETING
LOCATION
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022 - 5:30 PM
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
MEETING MINUTES - Final
Lucas Ramirez, Mayor/President
Alison Hicks, Vice Mayor/Vice President
Margaret Abe-Koga, Councilmember/Boardmember
Ellen Kamei, Councilmember/Boardmember
Sally Lieber, Councilmember/Boardmember
Lisa Matichak, Councilmember/Boardmember
Pat Showalter, Councilmember/Boardmember
Video Conference with No Physical Meeting LocationMay 24, 2022
JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL (REGULAR) AND SHORELINE REGIONAL PARK COMMUNITY (SPECIAL)
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/Shoreline Regional Park Community participated in the meeting by video conference, with no physical meeting location. 5:30 P.M.-CLOSED SESSION
At 5:32 p.m., Mayor Ramirez called the meeting to order.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION)1.
City Attorney Logue announced the items listed for Closed Session.
There were no public speakers.
At 5:35 p.m., Mayor Ramirez recessed the meeting to Closed Session with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Kamei.
CLOSED SESSION2.
2.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators (§54957.6) -- Agency Designated Representatives: City of Mountain View Assistant City Manager/Chief Operating Officer Audrey Seymour Ramberg, Human Resources Director Sue Rush, and Charles Sakai, Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP; Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521; the EAGLES Association; the Police Officers Association (POA); the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 1965; Unrepresented Fire Managers; Unrepresented Police Managers; Unrepresented Department Heads; Council Appointees, Unrepresented Confidential Employees and Unrepresented Hourly Employees
2.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code §54956.8); Property: 909 San Rafael Avenue; Agency Negotiators: Angela LaMonica, Real Property Program Administrator and Dawn Cameron, Public Works Director; Negotiating Party: Newmark; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase
Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager/Community Manager
Jennifer Logue, City Attorney/Counsel
Heather Glaser, City Clerk/Secretary
5/24/2022City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final At 6:24 p.m., Closed Session concluded.
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor/President Ramirez called the meeting to order. He stated the items tentatively scheduled and noticed for 590 Castro Street and 365-405 San Antonio Road and 2585-2595 California Street had been continued to a date uncertain and would not be heard at this meeting.
Mayor Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/Boardmembers Abe-Koga, Lieber, Matichak, Showalter, Vice Mayor/Vice President Hicks, Mayor/President Ramirez
Present: 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember /Boardmember Kamei
PRESENTATIONS3.
3.1 Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Ramirez presented the proclamation to Aria “Rani” Sindledecker.
3.2 Recognition of Outgoing Youth Advisory Committee Members The Council thanked outgoing Youth Advisory Committee members Emily Chan, Hannah Choi, Lauren Dove, Elisa Perez, Annie Ping and Richard Vera.
There were no public speakers.
CONSENT CALENDAR4.
Mayor/President Ramirez pulled Item 4.3 for individual consideration.
The following members of the public spoke:
Eva Tang discussed Item 4.1.
Alex Brown indicated agreement with Eva Tang.
Tim MacKenzie
Vice Mayor Hicks discussed Items 4.4 and 4.5.
5/24/2022City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final Councilmember Showalter discussed Item 4.5.
MOTION - M/S - Abe-Koga/Matichak - To approve the balance of the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried, except for Item 4.3, 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. 18667 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 Resolution Authorizing AB 1276 Local Enforcement Agency Adopt Resolution No.18668 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing a Local Enforcement Agency Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1276.
4.3 Shoreline Boulevard Interim Bus Lane and Utility Improvements, Projects 16-58 and 18-43-Various Actions
Mayor/President Ramirez pulled this item from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration.
Public Works Director Dawn Cameron was available for questions.
The Council/Board directed questions to staff.
The following members of the public spoke:
Albert Jeans
Tim MacKenzie
MOTION
Councilmember/Boardmember Lieber moved to:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to pursue termination of the construction contract with Granite Rock Construction for Shoreline Boulevard Interim Bus Lane and Utility Improvements, Project 18-43.
2. Transfer and appropriate $259,331 from the Wastewater Fund and $238,000 from the
5/24/2022City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final Water Fund to Shoreline Boulevard Interim Bus Lane and Utility Improvements, Design, Project 16-58. (Five votes required)
3. Acting in its capacity as Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, transfer and appropriate $80,000 from Shoreline Community Fund to Shoreline Boulevard Interim Bus Lane and Utility Improvements, Design, Project 16-58.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., in the amount of $577,331 to provide additional design services in a not-to-exceed amount of $2,821,000.
5. Refer the matter of a second left-turn lane on Middlefield Road to the Council Transportation Committee.
The motion died for lack of a second.
MOTION - M/S - Abe-Koga/Matichak - To:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to pursue termination of the construction contract with Granite Rock Construction for Shoreline Boulevard Interim Bus Lane and Utility Improvements, Project 18-43.
2. Transfer and appropriate $259,331 from the Wastewater Fund and $238,000 from the Water Fund to Shoreline Boulevard Interim Bus Lane and Utility Improvements, Design, Project 16-58. (Five votes required)
3. Acting in its capacity as Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, transfer and appropriate $80,000 from Shoreline Community Fund to Shoreline Boulevard Interim Bus Lane and Utility Improvements, Design, Project 16-58.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., in the amount of $577,331 to provide additional design services in a not-to-exceed amount of $2,821,000.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes:
Councilmembers/Boardmembers Abe-Koga, Matichak, Showalter, Vice Mayor/Vice President Hicks, Mayor/President Ramirez 5 -
No: 1 - Councilmember /Boardmember Lieber
Absent: 1 - Councilmember /Boardmember Kamei
4.4 Active Transportation Plan, Project 21-36-Authorize Professional Services Agreement
5/24/2022City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a professional services agreement with NN Engineering, Inc., to provide professional services for the Active Transportation Plan, Project 21-36, in an amount not to exceed $484,000.
4.5 Status Update - Los Altos School District School and City Park Master Planning Review and accept the Status Update on the master planning for the Los Altos School District school and City park site.
4.6 Miramonte Water and Sewer Main Replacement, Projects 21-21 and 21-22-Amend Professional Design Services Agreement
Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional design services agreement with BKF Engineers to include design services for sewer main improvements on Miramonte Avenue and increase compensation by $125,000 for a total contract amount of $410,000.
4.7 Northbound Shoreline/101 Off-Ramp Realignment (Computer History Museum Driveway Phase), Projects 15-39 and 20-37-Various Actions
1. Approve the removal and mitigation for 19 Heritage trees at a 2:1 tree replacement ratio with 15-gallon trees and a contribution of $23,400 to the Tree Mitigation Fund for Northbound Shoreline/101 Off-Ramp Realignment (Computer History Museum Driveway Phase), Construction, Project 20-37.
2. Approve plans and specifications for Northbound Shoreline/101 Off-Ramp Realignment (Computer History Museum Driveway Phase), Construction, Project 20-37, and authorize staff to advertise the project for bids.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder if the bid is within the project budget.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the existing professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., to provide additional services for Northbound Shoreline/101 Off-Ramp Realignment, Project 15-39, for an additional $100,000, for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,400,892.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS5.
The following members of the public spoke:
Michelle Ohye from Mountain View discussed development along San Antonio Road.
Aaron Miller from Mountain View discussed development along San Antonio Road.
Tim Mather from Mountain View discussed development along San Antonio Road.
Tim MacKenzie from Mountain View discussed personal care products.
PUBLIC HEARING6.
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6.1 East Whisman Precise Plan Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and East Whisman Development Impact Fee
Vice Mayor Hicks recused herself from the item due to her financial interest in a business entity located within the precise plan area.
At 7:25 p.m., Vice Mayor Hicks left the meeting.
Associate Civil Engineer Renee Gunn and Advanced Planning Manager Eric Anderson presented the item.
Advanced Planning Manager Eric Anderson indicated an addition to the end of Section 4 of the ordinance so that the Section would read, "No fee imposed by this Ordinance shall apply to a development project that has received zoning permit approval prior to the introduction of this Ordinance and that zoning permit remains in effect at the time that the fee would be due and payable under this Ordinance, except for projects that have agreed to pay the fee as a term of an executed Development Agreement (DA), which shall pay the fee in accordance with the terms of the DA."
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Aarti Shrivastava and Public Works Director Cameron were available for questions.
The Council directed questions to staff.
The following members of the public spoke:
Salim Damerdji
Kevin Ma indicated agreement with Salim Damerdji.
David Watson indicated agreement with Salim Damerdji and Kevin Ma.
MOTION - M/S - Lieber/Matichak - To:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 18669 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View to Adopt the East Whisman Precise Plan Development Impact Fee Nexus Study.
2. Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Adding Chapter 47 to the Mountain View City Code, as amended, Regarding Precise Plan Development Impact Fees and the East Whisman Precise Plan Development Impact Fee, and set a second reading for June 14, 2022.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 18670 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Adopting Rates for the East Whisman Precise Plan Development Impact Fee and Amending the City of Mountain View Master Fee Schedule to Include Such Fee.
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4. Authorize the Finance and Administrative Services Director to establish the necessary accounts for the new impact fees.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Mayor Ramirez
4 -
No: Councilmember Showalter1 -
Absent: Councilmember Kamei1 -
Recused: Vice Mayor Hicks1 -
At 8:30 p.m., Mayor Ramirez recessed the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Kamei.
NEW BUSINESS7.
7.1 Adoption of Resolutions to Prohibit Oversized Vehicle Parking on Narrow Streets and Streets Adjacent to Class II Bikeways, and Introduction of an Ordinance and Adoption of Resolutions to Prohibit Parking of All Vehicles from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. at Designated Locations
Public Works Director Dawn Cameron presented the item.
The following members of the public spoke:
Michael Mansfield
Edie Keating indicated support for the recommendations.
Kevin Ma
Sebastian Brisbois
Eva Tang
Bruce England, on behalf of the Mountain View Coalition for Sustainable Planning, indicated support for the recommendations.
My
Daniel Hulse
Alex Brown
Councilmember Lieber recused herself from this portion of the item due to her real property interest in close proximity to Calderon Avenue, a street designated in the Bike Lane resolution identified as attachment 1 to the Council report and a real property interest in close proximity to Yosemite Avenue, a street designated in the Narrow Streets resolution identified as attachment 2 to the Council report.
5/24/2022City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final At 9:06 p.m., Councilmember Lieber left the meeting.
MOTION - M/S - Abe-Koga/Hicks - To:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 18671 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending Resolution No. 18409 Designating One Street, or Portions Thereof, Where Oversized Vehicle Parking Adjacent to Class II Bikeways is Prohibited Pursuant to Mountain View City Code Section 19.79.3.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 18672 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending Resolution No. 18533 Designating One Street (Yosemite Avenue), or Portions Thereof, Where Oversized Vehicle Parking on Narrow Streets is Prohibited Pursuant to Mountain View City Code Section 19.79.4.
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 -
Recused: Councilmember Lieber1 -
At 9:09 p.m., Councilmember Lieber returned to the meeting.
Councilmember Matichak recused herself from this portion of the item due to her real property interest in close proximity to Walker Drive, a street designated in the Narrow Streets resolution identified as attachment 3 to the Council report.
At 9:09 p.m., Councilmember Matichak left the meeting.
MOTION - M/S - Abe-Koga/Hicks - To:
Adopt Resolution No. 18673 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending Resolution No. 18533 Designating One Street (Walker Drive), or Portions Thereof, Where Oversized Vehicle Parking on Narrow Streets is Prohibited Pursuant to Mountain View City Code Section 19.79.4.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Lieber, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
5 -
Absent: Councilmember Kamei1 -
Recused: Councilmember Matichak1 -
5/24/2022City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final At 9:13 p.m., Councilmember Matichak returned to the meeting.
Councilmember Abe-Koga and Vice Mayor Hicks recused themselves from this portion of the item due to real property interests in close proximity to Blossom Lane, a street designated in the Narrow Streets resolution identified as attachment 4 to the Council report.
At 9:13 p.m., Councilmember Abe-Koga and Vice Mayor Hicks left the meeting.
MOTION - M/S - Lieber/Matichak - To:
Adopt Resolution No. 18674 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending Resolution No. 18533 Designating One Street (Blossom Lane), or Portions Thereof, Where Oversized Vehicle Parking on Narrow Streets is Prohibited Pursuant to Mountain View City Code Section 19.79.4.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: Councilmember Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Mayor Ramirez
4 -
Absent: Councilmember Kamei1 -
Recused: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Vice Mayor Hicks2 -
At 9:15 p.m., Councilmember Abe-Koga returned to the meeting.
At 9:16 p.m., Vice Mayor Hicks returned to the meeting.
MOTION - M/S - Hicks/Lieber - To:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 18675 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending Resolution No. 18409 Designating Three Streets, or Portions Thereof, Where Oversized Vehicle Parking Adjacent to Class II Bikeways is Prohibited Pursuant to Mountain View City Code Section 19.79.3.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 18676 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending Resolution No. 18533 Designating 34 Streets, or Portions Thereof, Where Oversized Vehicle Parking on Narrow Streets is Prohibited Pursuant to Mountain View City Code Section 19.79.4.
3. Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Amending Chapter 19, Article VIII, Division 3, Section 19.71 of the Mountain View City Code Relating to Prohibited Parking Between the Hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., and set a second reading for June 14,
5/24/2022City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final 2022. The effective date of the Ordinance is August 30, 2022.
The motion carried 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 -
Mayor Ramirez recused himself from this portion of the item due to a real property interest in close proximity to San Antonio Circle, a street designated in the Overnight Parking resolution identified as attachment 9 to the Council report.
At 9:33 p.m., Mayor Ramirez left the meeting.
MOTION - M/S - Showalter/Abe-Koga - To:
Adopt Resolution No 18677 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Designating One Street or Portions Thereof, Where Parking is Prohibited Between the Hours of 2:00 a.
m. and 6:00 a.m. Pursuant to Mountain View City Code Section 19.71. The effective date of the Resolution is August 30, 2022.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Hicks
5 -
Absent: Councilmember Kamei1 -
Recused: Mayor Ramirez1 -
At 9:36 p.m., Mayor Ramirez returned to the meeting.
MOTION - M/S - Hicks/Abe-Koga - To:
Adopt Resolution No. 18678 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Designating Seven Streets, or Portions Thereof, Where Parking is Prohibited Between the Hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Pursuant to Mountain View City Code Section 19.71. The effective date of the Resolution is August 30, 2022.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
6 -
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Absent: Councilmember Kamei1 -
8. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Matichak stated she attended the Cal Cities City Leaders Summit, a meeting of the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors as Councilmember Abe-Koga's alternate and a meeting of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency Board of Directors. She stated she participated in National River Cleanup Day.
Councilmember Abe-Koga stated she attended the Cal Cities City Leaders Summit and a meeting of the Cities Association of Santa Clara Board of Directors. She announced a Cities Association of Santa Clara General Membership meeting on June 9 and an event on May 26 remembering the victims of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority shooting.
9. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Logue stated there was no Closed Session report.
10. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:44 p.m., Mayor/President Ramirez adjourned the meeting.
Approved on June 28, 2022.
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Lucas Ramirez, Mayor/President
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Heather Glaser, City Clerk/Secretary