CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final
Pat Showalter, Mayor
Lisa Matichak, Vice Mayor
Margaret Abe- Koga, Councilmember
Alison Hicks, Councilmember
Ellen Kamei, Councilmember
Lucas Ramirez, Councilmember
Emily Ann Ramos, Councilmember
February 13, 2024
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 - 5: 00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND VIDEO CONFERENCE, 500 CASTRO
ST., MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041
Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager
Jennifer Logue, City Attorney
Heather Glaser, City Clerk
Council Chambers and Video Conference, 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041
REGULAR MEETING
This meeting was conducted with a virtual component. All members of the City Council and all speakers participated in -person unless otherwise noted.
5: 00 P. M. - CLOSED SESSION
At 5:00 p. m., Mayor Showalter called the meeting to order.
1. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT ( OPEN SESSION)
City Attorney Logue announced the items listed for Closed Session.
There were no public speakers in -person or virtually.
At 5:02 p. m., Mayor Showalter recessed the meeting to Closed Session with all Councilmembers present except Councilmembers Abe- Koga and Matichak.
At 5:09 p. m., Councilmember Abe- Koga arrived.
2. CLOSED SESSION
2. 1 Conference with Labor Negotiators ( Government Code Section 54957. 6) - Agency Designated Representatives:
City of Mountain View Assistant City Manager Arn Andrews, Human Resources Director Maxine Gullo, Human Resources Manager Lindsey Bishop and Charles Sakai - Sloan Sakai Yeung and Wong LLP; Employee Associations:
Service Employees International Union ( SEIU), Local 521; the EAGLES Association; the Police Officers Association POA); the International Association of Firefighters ( IAFF), Local 1965; Unrepresented Fire Managers; Unrepresented Police Managers; Unrepresented Department Heads; and Unrepresented Confidential Employees
2. 2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators ( Government Code § 54956. 8); Property: 939 San Rafael Avenue APN: 153- 18- 032; Agency Negotiators: Angela LaMonica, Real Property Program Administrator and Ed Arango, Acting Public Works Director; Negotiating Party: Avison Young; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase
2. 3 Conference with Real Property Negotiators ( Government Code § 54956. 8); Property: 2231 West Middlefield Road APN: 147- 17- 097); Agency Negotiators: Angela LaMonica, Real Property Program Administrator and Ed Arango, Acting Public Works Director; Negotiating Party: Zack Azzari and Angelina Andrei; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase.
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At 6:20 p. m., Closed Session concluded.
6: 30 P. M. - REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:37 p. m., Mayor Showalter called the meeting to order.
Mayor Showalter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - Councilmember Abe- Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Mayor Showalter
Absent: 1- Vice Mayor Matichak
MOTION - M/ S - Ramirez/ Abe- Koga - To hear Item 5 after Item 6. 1.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Councilmember Abe- Koga, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos
No: 1- Mayor Showalter
Abstain: 1- Councilmember Hicks
3. PRESENTATIONS
3. 1 American Heart Month Proclamation
Mayor Showalter presented the proclamation to Dr. Frederick St Goar with El Camino Health.
3. 2 Black History Month Proclamation
Mayor Showalter presented the proclamation to Jeremiah Lineberger, Development Associate with the African American Community Service Agency.
3. 3 LifeMoves Mountain View Interim Housing Community
Aubrey Merriman, Chief Executive Officer of LifeMoves, and Jocelyn Michelsen, Associate Vice President of Impact and Learning of LifeMoves, presented.
The following member of the public spoke:
Jackie Cashen from Mountain View.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public speakers in -person or virtually.
MOTION - M/ S - Ramos/ Kamei - To approve the Consent Calendar.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Councilmember Abe- Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Mayor Showalter
4. 1 Accept and Appropriate Permanent Local Housing Allocation ( PLHA) Funds for Affordable Housing Projects and Programs
Adopt Resolution No. 18866 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View: ( 1) Accepting and Appropriating a State of California Permanent Local Housing Allocation (" PLHA") Program Award in the Amount of 1,094, 136; ( 2) Allocating $ 930, 000 of the PLHA Funds to the 96 West El Camino Real Affordable Housing Project; ( 3) Allocating $ 110, 000 of the PLHA Funds to the Below - Market - Rate (" BMR") Downpayment Assistance Pilot Program; ( 4) Authorizing Use of up to $ 54, 136 of the PLHA Funds for Eligible Administrative Costs; and ( 5) Reducing the Previous Appropriation of $ 8, 000, 000 from the Housing Impact Fund for the 96 West El Camino Real Project by $ 930, 000.
4. 2 Modification of Negotiation Period Between the City and Affirmed Housing for the Development of Affordable Housing at 87 East Evelyn Avenue
Adopt Resolution No. 18867 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing Modification of the Terms of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (" ENA") with Affirmed Housing for an Affordable Housing Development at 87 East Evelyn Avenue ( APN 160- 65- 008) to Increase the Initial Negotiating Period to 210 Days and the Optional Extension Period to 180 Days and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute the Modified ENA.
4. 3 Accept and Appropriate Local Housing Trust Funds ( LHTF) for Affordable Housing Projects at 1020 Terra Bella Avenue and 1012 Linda Vista Avenue
Adopt Resolution No. 18868 of the City Council of the City Of Mountain View: ( 1) Accepting and Appropriating a State of California Local Housing Trust Fund (" LHTF") Grant in the Amount of $ 4,205, 452; ( 2) Allocating 2,400, 000 of the LHTF Grant Funds to the 1020 Terra Bella Avenue Affordable Housing Project and 1,600, 000 of the LHTF Grant Funds to the 1012 Linda Vista Avenue Affordable Housing Project; ( 3) Allocating the Remaining Balance of LHTF Grant Funds in an Amount up to $ 205, 452 for Eligible Administrative Cost; ( 4) Reducing the Previous Appropriation of $ 13, 500, 000 from the Below - Market - Rate In -Lieu Fund for the 1020 Terra Bella Avenue Project by $ 2, 400, 000; and ( 5) Reducing the Previous Appropriation of $ 10, 000, 000 from the Below - Market - Rate In -Lieu Fund for the 1012 Linda Vista Avenue Project by $ 1,600, 000.
6. STUDY SESSION
6. 1 Legislative Program Priorities for 2024
The purpose of this Study Session was to receive City Council input on the proposed legislative program priority issues to guide the City' s regional, State, and Federal legislative advocacy during the 2024 session.
Nicholas Hargis, Senior Field Representative from Congressmember Anna Eshoo' s office provided an update from Congressmember Anna Eshoo.
Senator Josh Becker provided an update.
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Assemblymember Marc Berman provided an update.
Assistant to the City Manager Gilmore and Dane Hutchings, Managing Partner, Renne Public Policy Group, presented the item.
The following members of the public spoke:
Devon Conley from Mountain View.
Salim Damerdji from San Francisco/ Los Altos.
Tim MacKenzie from Mountain View.
Eva Tang from Mountain View.
April Webster from Mountain View.
Alexander Amoroso from Mountain View.
Alex Brown from Mountain View.
Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View.
Virtual) James Kuszmaul
Virtual) Deb Heningson, on behalf of Mountain View Coalition for Sustainable Planning.
Virtual) Bee Hanson, on behalf of the Mobilehome Alliance.
By consensus, the Council indicated support for adding the following policy statements related to:
The regulation of the operation of autonomous vehicles on public roads.
The regulation of the use and content generated by artificial intelligence ( AI).
Supporting legislation or funding that encourages the development of the Fifteen - Minute City ( FMC) urban planning concept.
Supporting legislation that regulates campaign finance in local, regional, and State government campaigns.
Supporting legislation that provides adequate revenue backfills resulting from the loss of Redevelopment Agencies and other mechanisms that support the City' s ability to generate revenues.
By consensus, the Council directed staff to remove the " Support only if legislation does not include an unfunded mandate and does not erode local control" footnote from the legislative platform.
By consensus, the Council provided the following feedback to City staff:
Include the year- end report from the Legislative Advocate as an attachment to the Study Session memorandum at future Legislative Program Priority Study Sessions.
Provide additional staff support for Councilmembers appointed to regional bodies.
Monitor, watch, and assess legislation related to the " Stop -as -Yield" bicycle initiatives.
Add a matrix that summarizes the City' s positions on legislation to the Legislative and Intergovernmental web City of Mountain View Page 4
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MOTION - M/ S - Ramos/ Hicks - At 10: 00 p. m. to continue the meeting beyond 10: 00 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Councilmember Abe- Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Mayor Showalter
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS The following members of the public spoke:
Nabil Fayad from Mountain View area discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Eva Tang from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Sebastian Brisbois from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Jonathan Madamba from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Farah Shahin from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Nahom Ayalew from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Ayelet from Los Altos/ Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Noor from Los Altos discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Salim Damerdji San Francisco/ Los Altos discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
HP Petersen from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Peying Lee from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Tim MacKenzie from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Clara Jessup from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Heba Mustufa from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Leslie Z from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Edie Keating from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Sami from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Omar from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Alex Brown from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
Virtual) Brandon discussed the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
7. COUNCIL, STAFF/ COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Ramos stated she attended the Cal Cities Mayors and Council Members Academy and a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee meeting.
MOTION - M/ S - Ramirez/ Kamei - To refer to the Council Policy and Procedures Committee an item regarding improving the clarity the Council provides during its Study Sessions.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Councilmember Abe- Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Mayor Showalter City of Mountain View Page 5
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Councilmember Hicks requested a proclamation and education regarding anti - hate.
Councilmember Kamei stated she attended the Cal Cities Mayors and Council Members Academy, a Community Health Awareness Council Board of Directors meeting, and a Council Transportation Committee meeting.
Mayor Showalter stated she attended a Silicon Valley Clean Energy meeting, a Cities Association of Santa Clara County Selection Committee meeting, and two San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission workshops.
S. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Loguestated there was no ClosedSessionreport.
9. ADJOURNMENT
At 10: 56 p.m., Mayor Showalter adjourned the meeting.
Approved on June 11, 2024.
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