CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Draft COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND VIDEO CONFERENCE, 500 CASTRO ST., MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - 6:30 PM
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
September 24, 2024
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.
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE1.
At 6:33 p.m., Mayor Showalter called the meeting to order.
Mayor Showalter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL2.
Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter
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PRESENTATIONS3.
3.1 Compassion Week Proclamation
Mayor Showalter presented the proclamation to Jan McDaniel, Co-Founder and Chair of Compassion Week.
3.2 United Against Hate Week Proclamation
Mayor Showalter presented the proclamation to Ly Nguyen, Director of Development at Stop AAPI Hate.
There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
CONSENT CALENDAR4.
The following members of the public spoke:
(Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View discussed Item 4.3. (Virtual) Devon Conley from Mountain View discussed Item 4.3.
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Ramos - To approve the consent calendar.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter
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4.1 Resolution Amending the List of Designated Positions Required to File Statements of Economic Interest Adopt Resolution No. 18925 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending the List of Designated Positions Required to File Statements of Economic Interest.
4.2 2024 Cal Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate and Recommended Position for the Conference Resolution
1. Designate Councilmember Ellen Kamei as the voting delegate for the General Assembly meeting at the 2024 Cal Cities Annual Conference.
2. Authorize the voting delegate to cast a support vote for the Cal Cities 2024 Annual Conference Resolution No.1: Fair and Equal Treatment of All Government Officials at All Levels.
3. Authorize the City's voting delegate to cast a vote at the Cal Cities Annual Conference to reflect the position adopted by the City Council.
4.3 California Street (West) Complete Street Improvements, Pilot, Project 21-40-Various Actions
1. Transfer and appropriate $1,265,000 from the 2016 Valley Transportation Authority Measure B Sales Tax-Local Streets and Roads Program Fund to California Street (West) Complete Street Improvements, Pilot, Project 21-40. (Five votes required)
2. Award the construction contract for California Street (West) Complete Street Improvements, Pilot, Project 21-40, to O’Grady Paving, Inc. for $4,560,000, including a $415,154 construction contingency.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with BKF Engineers, a California corporation (Entity No. 3696846), for California Street (West) Complete Street Improvements, Pilot, Project 21-40, to add $30,000 for additional design services, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $550,000.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS5.
The following members of the public spoke:
(Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View discussed the Gatekeeper Projects Process. (Virtual) Aisha, on behalf of the Guardian Project, discussed the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and resources to support the burrowing owl habitat.
PUBLIC HEARING6.
6.1 Downtown Business Improvement Areas
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Councilmembers Abe-Koga and Hicks recused themselves from discussion of the Downtown Business Improvement Areas 1 and 2 due to the proximity of each of their personal residences to the Downtown Precise Plan Area.
At 7:07 p.m., Councilmembers Abe-Koga and Hicks left the dais.
Economic Vitality Manager John Lang presented the item.
The following member of the public spoke:
Peter Katz, President and CEO of the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, discussed the Chamber's support of downtown businesses and management of operations for the Downtown Business Association, highlighted marketing events and projects presented in partnership with the City, spoke about additional programs and initiatives they are exploring, and asked Council to continue supporting the Chamber's stewardship of BIA funds and the City's continued help and guidance.
MOTION - M/S - Matichak/Kamei - To:
1. Approve the Annual Report.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 18926 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving the Annual Report of the Downtown Mountain View Business Improvement Area No. 1 and Declaring Its Intention to Levy Assessments for 2025, to be read in title only, further reading waived, and set a public hearing date of October 22, 2024.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 18927 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving the Annual Report of the Downtown Mountain View Business Improvement Area No. 2 and Declaring Its Intention to Levy Assessments for 2025, to be read in title only, further reading waived, and set a public hearing date of October 22, 2024.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter
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Recused: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks2 - At 7:15 p.m., Councilmembers Abe-Koga and Hicks returned to the dais.
NEW BUSINESS7.
7.1 Compensation for Council Appointees
Vice Mayor Matichak presented the item.
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There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
MOTION - M/S - Hicks/Matichak - To:
Adopt Resolution No. 18928 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving Annual Compensation Increases for the City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter
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COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS8.
Mayor Showalter stated she attended a San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission meeting, a League of California Cities Association meeting and a Mountain View Whisman School District Board meeting.
Vice Mayor Matichak stated she attended a Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency Board meeting and a National League of Cities Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory Committee meeting.
Vice Mayor Matichak solicited council support to provide direction to staff to return with a review of the Public Safety Advisory Board and Senior Advisory Committee. A majority of the Council indicated support for staff to evaluate the current state of the membership and body of work and any challenges, and provide a recommendation on whether or not they should be sunset or taken in a different direction.
Vice Mayor Matichak suggested the next City Council include in its work plan a holistic review of all advisory bodies to ensure they are functioning as intended and adding value.
Mayor Showalter requested staff provide an update to the Council on the burrowing owls.
Councilmember Abe-Koga stated she attended a Metropolitan Transportation Commission Complete Green Streets Workshop, the Mountain View Fire Department badge pinning ceremony, the Cuesta Park Tennis Festival, attended the Opening Day of the fully electrified CalTrain service, attended the naming ceremony for the Congresswoman Anna Eshoo train and presented a plaque on behalf of the City for her years of service.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT9.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Bhakta stated there was no Closed Session report.
ADJOURNMENT10.
At 7:57 p.m., Mayor Showalter adjourned the meeting.