COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND VIDEO CONFERENCE, 500 CASTRO
ST., MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 - 5:00 PM
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
Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager
Jennifer Logue, City Attorney
Heather Glaser, City Clerk
Council Chambers and Video Conference, 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041
April 23, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
This meeting was being 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 5:01 p.m., Mayor Showalter 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 in-person or virtually.
At 5:03 p.m., Mayor Showalter recessed the meeting to Closed Session with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Kamei.
CLOSED SESSION2.
Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter
Present: 6 -
Councilmember KameiAbsent: 1 -
2.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §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 Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code §54957(b)(1)) - Title: Council Appointees: City Attorney, City Clerk and City Manager
At 6:42 p.m., Closed Session concluded.
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION
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CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE1.
At 6:53 p.m., Mayor Showalter called the meeting to order.
Mayor Showalter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL2.
Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter
Present: 6 -
Councilmember KameiAbsent: 1 -
PRESENTATIONS3.
3.1 National Volunteer Week Proclamation
Mayor Showalter presented the proclamation to John Coogan, a volunteer for the Police Department through the Police Explorer Program.
3.2 Certificate of Recognition to Silja Paymer
Mayor Showalter presented the certificate to Silja Paymer.
The following member of the public spoke:
(Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View.
CONSENT CALENDAR4.
The following members of the public spoke:
(Virtual) Devon Conley discussed Item 4.2.
(Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View discussed Items 4.2, 4.5, and 4.9.
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Matichak - To approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter 6 -
4.1 Emergency Shelter Ordinance Amendment (Second Reading) Adopt Ordinance No. 4.2024 of the City of Mountain View Amending Chapter 36 (Zoning) of the City Code Amending the Development Standards and Permitting Process for Emergency Shelters and Finding the Amendment to Be Categorically Exempt Under Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. (First reading: 5-0)
4.2 Payment to Mountain View Whisman School District for Vargas Elementary School Field
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1. Accept the field improvements at Vargas Elementary School installed by the Mountain View Whisman School District for maintenance and operation throughout the term of the Joint Use Agreement for the Recreational Use of School Sites between the City and the Mountain View Whisman School District.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 18882 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Reimburse the Mountain View Whisman School District a Total of Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000) as the City’s Share of the Cost to Install the Field Improvements at Vargas Elementary School.
4.3 East Whisman Area Transit Oriented Development Improvements (Phase II: Ellis Street Improvements), Project 16-48-Professional Services Agreement
Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with BKF Engineers, a California Corporation (Entity No .3696846), for East Whisman Area Transit Oriented Development Improvements (Phase II: Ellis Street Improvements), Project 16-48, to add $98,000 for a not-to-exceed amount of $762,000.
4.4 Recommendation to Approve Engagement of the City’s External Audit Firm
1. Approve the Council Finance Committee's recommendation to engage Badawi & Associates as the City's external audit firm to perform professional audit services for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027, with an option for two additional fiscal years.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a professional services agreement with Badawi & Associates to perform professional audit services for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027, in an amount not to exceed $895,085, with an option to extend the agreement for two additional fiscal years.
4.5 Moffett Boulevard Precise Plan - Professional Services Agreement and Midyear CIP Project
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Incorporated (California Business Entity No. 1513382), to prepare a Moffett Boulevard Precise Plan and perform associated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) work in an amount not to exceed $1,381,000.
2. Approve a midyear Capital Improvement Program project for the Moffett Boulevard Precise Plan, and transfer and appropriate $1,510,000 from the Land Use Documents Fee Reserve to the new project. (Five votes required)
4.6 Street Lane Line and Legend Repainting, Project 21-12, and NB Shoreline/101 Off-Ramp Realignment, Computer History Museum Driveway Phase, Project 20-37-Construction Acceptance
1. Accept Street Lane Line and Legend Repainting, Project 21-12, and authorize the final contract payment.
2. Accept NB Shoreline/101 Off-Ramp Realignment, Computer History Museum Driveway Phase, Project 20 -37, and authorize the final contract payment.
4.7 2000 North Shoreline Boulevard-Public Improvements
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Accept the public improvements for the development at 2000 North Shoreline Boulevard for maintenance throughout their useful life.
4.8 Housing Element, CIP 21-58-Funding Appropriation
Accept and appropriate $479,665 in grants from Local Early Action Planning, Regional Early Action Planning, and Senate Bill 2 to 2023-2031 Housing Element, CIP Project 21-58, increasing the project budget from $1,004,000 to $1,483,665. (Five votes required)
4.9 Public Works Department Fleet Operating Index-Appropriation Appropriate $200,000 from the Equipment Replacement Fund to the Public Works Department Fleet Operating Index. (Five votes required)
4.10 Household Hazardous Waste-Collection Program and AB 939 Implementation Fee Agreements, Fiscal Years 2025-27
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with the County of Santa Clara to administer the Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program and collect the Countywide Assembly Bill 939 implementation fee for an amount not-to-exceed $175,0000 annually for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2026-27.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS5.
The following member of the public spoke:
Sean Pasin from Mountain View discussed the permit process to update his home.
PUBLIC HEARING6.
6.1 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Federal Annual Action Plan
Affordable Housing Manager Julie Barnard and Housing Director Wayne Chen presented the item.
The following member of the public spoke:
Georgia Bacil, on behalf of Senior Adults Legal Assistance.
Pursuant to California Government Code section 84308, Councilmember Abe-Koga recused herself from voting on an allocation of funds to The Health Trust because she received a campaign contribution greater than $250 from Michele Lew, CEO of The Health Trust, within the preceding 12 months.
At 7:45 p.m., Councilmember Abe-Koga left the dais.
MOTION - M/S - Hicks/Ramirez - To allocate $43,200 to The Health Trust from the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter
5 -
Recused: Councilmember Abe-Koga1 -
At 7:47 p.m., Councilmember Abe-Koga returned to the dais.
MOTION - M/S - Hicks/Ramos - To:
1. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program funds (Attachment 1 to the Council report) and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute and submit any required forms and certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Allocate approximately $2,172,500 ($1,080,000 of available Community Development Block Grant and $1,092,500 of available Home Investment Partnership Program funds) for capital projects, including affordable housing projects.
3. Allocate $180,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding to Rebuilding Together Peninsula for the minor home repair program.
4. Allocate the remaining $235,524 from the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the remaining public service applicants recommended for funding as shown in Attachment 3.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter 6 -
NEW BUSINESS7.
7.1 Economic Vitality Strategy
Chinese and Spanish translation services were available for this item.
Economic Vitality Manager John Lang and Acting Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Dawn Cameron presented the item.
The following members of the public spoke:
Alex Brown from Mountain View
Pamela Baird from Mountain View
(Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View
(Virtual) Peter Katz, on behalf of the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce. (Virtual) Devon Conley from Mountain View
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(Virtual) Peying Lee
(Virtual) Robert Cox
(Virtual) Clara Jessup
Councilmembers Abe-Koga and Hicks recused themselves from participation in any discussion or action on Economic Vitality Strategies 2A.3 and 2D.3 due to the proximity of their personal residences to the Downtown Plan Area.
At 8:22 p.m., Councilmembers Abe-Koga and Hicks left the dais.
MOTION - M/S - Matichak/Ramos - To:
Adopt Economic Vitality Strategy Action 2A.3 - Develop absorption targets for commercial and residential growth in update to the Downtown Precise Plan and Action 2D.3 - Conduct outreach to downtown businesses to spur participation and representation in a Parking Benefit District oversight committee.
Yes: Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter
4 -
Recused: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks2 - At 8:23 p.m., Councilmembers Abe-Koga and Hicks returned to the dais.
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Hicks - To:
Adopt the remainder of the Economic Vitality Strategy for the City of Mountain View outlining the Economic Development goals and work program for the next five to 10 years with the following changes:
Amend Action 2B.2 to read, “Work with Mountain View Community Shuttle to reduce headway times and add more direct services during peak hours to and from Downtown to North Bayshore and other major employment centers.”
Amend Action 2D.5 to read, “As recommended in the approved Downtown Parking Strategy, implement parking solutions like dynamic (demand-based) pricing in public parking spots in mixed use centers during peak hours.”
Adjust timing for Actions 1A.2 and 1A.3 from Short-Term to Mid-Term Adjust timing for Action 4B.1 from Immediate to Short-Term Direct staff to assess the feasibility of adjusting timing for the following Actions:
1A.4 from Mid-Term to Short-Term
1A.5 from Mid-Term to Short-Term
2A.5 from Mid-Term to Short-Term
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4F.2 from Mid-Term to Immediate or Short-Term
4F.4 from Long-Term to Mid-Term
5A.2 from Mid-Term to Short-Term
5A.3 from Mid-Term to Short-Term
5A.4 from Long-Term to Immediate or Short-Term
Update the Vision statement to read, “Mountain View seeks to create a thriving community where small businesses, innovation, entrepreneurship, and diversity are encouraged and flourish. We aim to be a global leader that balances a flourishing economy with the health and well-being of our community and the environment.”
Add a new measure of success related to the diversification of industry leveraging the existing graphic in the Economic Vitality Strategy
Direct staff to provide a progress report using the matrix in Appendix B and including the measures of success to the Council on the Consent Calendar annually beginning April 2025 Reinstate the Mayor’s Corporate Visits Program
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter 6 -
COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS8.
Councilmember Ramos stated she attended the Cal Cities City Leaders Summit.
Councilmember Abe-Koga stated she attended meetings of the Council Sustainability Committee, Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors, and Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee.
Mayor Showalter stated she attended the California Community Choice Association Annual Conference, a Council Neighborhoods Committee meeting, and a Bay Conservation and Development Commission meeting.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT9.
City Attorney Logue stated there was no Closed Session report.
ADJOURNMENT10.
At 10:39 p.m., Mayor Showalter adjourned the meeting in memory of Former Mayor Chuck Gordon and Robin Duggan, wife of former City Manager Kevin Duggan.
Approved on June 25, 2024.
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Patricia Showalter, Mayor Heather Glaser, City Clerk