CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
MEETING MINUTES - Final PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND VIDEO CONFERENCE, 500 CASTRO ST., MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
94041
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Plaza Conference Room and Council Chambers and Video
Conference, 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041
January 10, 2023
JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL (REGULAR) AND SHORELINE REGIONAL PARK COMMUNITY (SPECIAL)
This meeting was conducted with a virtual component. All members of the City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community and all speakers participated in-person unless otherwise noted. 6:00 P.M.-CLOSED SESSION
At 6:02 p.m., Mayor Ramirez called the meeting to order.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS)1.
City Attorney Logue announced the items listed for Closed Session.
There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
At 6:03 p.m., Mayor Ramirez recessed the meeting to Closed Session with all Councilmembers present.
CLOSED SESSION (PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM)2.
2.1 Conference with Legal Counsel-Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2),(e)(3)); Claimant: Paul Mansourian against the City of Mountain View
2.2 Conference with Legal Counsel-Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2),(e)(3)); Claimant: Vijay Kumar against the City of Mountain View
At 6:28 p.m., Closed Session concluded.
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION (COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE1.
At 6:34 p.m., Mayor/President Ramirez called the meeting to order.
Police Chief Chris Hsiung led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL2.
Lucas Ramirez, Mayor/President
Alison Hicks, Vice Mayor/Vice President
Margaret Abe-Koga, Councilmember/Boardmember
Ellen Kamei, Councilmember/Boardmember
Lisa Matichak, Councilmember/Boardmember
Pat Showalter, Councilmember/Boardmember
Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager/Community Manager
Jennifer Logue, City Attorney/Counsel
Heather Glaser, City Clerk/Secretary
1/10/2023City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final One Councilmember vacancy as of December 30, 2022.
Councilmembers/Boardmembers Abe-Koga, Kamei, Matichak, Showalter, Vice Mayor/Vice President Hicks, Mayor/President Ramirez
Present: 6 -
PRESENTATION3.
3.1 Proclamation in Recognition of Former Councilmember Sally Lieber Mayor Ramirez and Vice Mayor Hicks presented a proclamation and gifts to Sally Lieber in recognition of her service on the City Council.
The following members of the public spoke:
Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian
Megan Fraley
Alex Brown
Thida Cornes
CONSENT CALENDAR4.
There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
MOTION - M/S - Kamei/Showalter - To approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Councilmembers/Boardmembers Abe-Koga, Kamei, Matichak, Showalter, Vice Mayor/Vice President Hicks, Mayor/President Ramirez
6 -
4.1 AB 361 Resolution to Continue Remote Public Meetings During State of Emergency Adopt Resolution No. 18751 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 Charleston Transit Boulevard-Extension of Temporary Bus Lanes Adopt Resolution No. 18752 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending Resolution No. 18575, Temporarily Designating for Exclusive Use Bus-Only Lanes Along Charleston Road, from Landings Drive to Shoreline Boulevard, Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21655.5 and Finding the Resolution to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15301.
4.3 Shoreline Irrigation Improvements, Projects 19-43 and 20-62-Authorize Professional Services Agreements
1. Acting in its capacity as Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, appropriate and transfer $238,000 from the Shoreline Regional Park Community Fund to Upgrade Irrigation Pump Station,
1/10/2023City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final Project 19-43.
2. Acting in its capacity as Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, appropriate and transfer $356,000 from the Shoreline Regional Park Community Fund to Shoreline Area Irrigation Main Replacements, Project 20-62.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a professional services agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler to provide design services for Upgrade Irrigation Pump Station, Project 19-43, in a not-to-exceed amount of $508,000.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a professional services agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler to provide design services for Shoreline Area Irrigation Main Replacements, Project 20-62, in a not-to-exceed amount of $891,000.
4.4 Increase Appropriations in the Fire Department for Reimbursement of Mutual-Aid Support-Oak Fire Increase appropriations in the Fire Department for Strike Team reimbursements for the amount of overtime reimbursement received for $225,590.83 in overtime for the Oak Fire. (Five votes required) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS5.
The following member of the public spoke:
Maria Marroquin discussed the 72-hour parking rule.
PUBLIC HEARING - None.6.
NEW BUSINESS7.
The following members of the public spoke:
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo via recorded video.
Patrick Ahrens, on behalf of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees.
Thida Cornes
Jesse Cupp
7.1 Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Outgoing Mayor Lucas Ramirez Vice Mayor Hicks presented a proclamation, plaque and gifts to Mayor Ramirez in recognition of his service as Mayor in 2022.
7.2 Remarks by Outgoing Mayor
Mayor Ramirez provided remarks.
7.3 Administration of Oath of Office to Elected Councilmembers Alison Hicks, Ellen Kamei and Lucas Ramirez
1/10/2023City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final City Clerk Glaser administered the oath of office to re-elected Councilmembers Alison Hicks, Ellen Kamei and Lucas Ramirez.
7.4 Remarks by Re-elected Councilmembers
Councilmember Kamei, Vice Mayor Hicks and Mayor Ramirez made remarks.
7.5 Nomination/Election of Mayor
Mayor Ramirez opened nominations for Mayor.
Councilmember Kamei nominated Vice Mayor Hicks for Mayor.
Councilmember Matichak seconded the nomination.
Mayor Ramirez closed nominations.
By unanimous roll call vote, Alison Hicks was selected to serve as Mayor.
7.6 Nomination/Election of Vice Mayor
Mayor Hicks opened the nominations for Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Abe-Koga nominated Councilmember Showalter for Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Matichak seconded the nomination.
By unanimous roll call vote, Pat Showalter was selected to serve as Vice Mayor.
7.7 Remarks by Incoming Vice Mayor
Vice Mayor Showalter made remarks.
7.8 Remarks by Incoming Mayor
Mayor Hicks made remarks.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT8.
City Attorney Logue stated the Council took final action on Item 2.1 on the Closed Session agenda, which was a conference with legal counsel regarding a liability claim filed by Paul Mansourian against the City of Mountain View and Mountain View police Sergeant Scott Thomas. She stated Mr. Mansourian’s claim sought $450,000 in damages based on the alleged violation of his Fourth Amendment right to be free from unlawful seizure when Sgt. Thomas took him into custody for driving under the influence of alcohol. She stated the Council voted with 6 ayes, 0 noes, 0 abstentions and 0 absences to deny the claim.
1/10/2023City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final City Attorney Logue stated the Council took final action on Item 2.2 on the Closed Session agenda, which was a conference with legal counsel regarding a liability claim filed by Vijay Kumar against the City of Mountain View. She stated Mr. Kumar submitted a claim to the City of Mountain View seeking millions of dollars in damages because the United States Post Office incorrectly forwarded his mail to an individual named Vijay Kumar at an address in Florida. She stated the Council voted with 6 ayes, 0 noes, 0 abstentions and 0 absences to deny the claim.
ADJOURNMENT9.
At 8:03 p.m., Mayor/President Hicks adjourned the meeting.
Approved on February 14, 2023.
__________________________ ______________________________ Alison Hicks, Mayor/President Heather Glaser, City Clerk/Secretary