CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 - 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND VIDEO CONFERENCE, 500 CASTRO ST., MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041
Pat Showalter, Mayor Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager
Lisa Matichak, Vice Mayor Jennifer Logue, City Attorney Margaret Abe-Koga, Councilmember Heather Glaser, City Clerk Alison Hicks, Councilmember
Ellen Kamei, Councilmember
Lucas Ramirez, Councilmember
Emily Ann Ramos, Councilmember
November 12, 2024 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.
5:30 P.M.-CLOSED SESSION
At 5:30 p.m., Councilmember Hicks called the meeting to order.
Mayor Showalter stated she was participating through both audio and visual technology under the "just cause" provision of Government Code Section 54953 due to travel while on official business of the legislative body. She stated no other person over 18 years of age was present at the remote location with her.
This was request number one of the 2024 calendar year.
Vice Mayor Matichak stated she was participating through both audio and visual technology under the "just cause" provision of Government Code Section 54953 due to travel while on official business of the legislative body. She stated no other person over 18 years of age was present at the remote location with her.
This was request number one of the 2024 calendar year.
Councilmember Ramos stated she was participating through both audio and visual technology under the "just cause" provision of Government Code Section 54953 due to travel while on official business of the legislative body. She stated no other person over 18 years of age was present at the remote location with her.
This was request number one of the 2024 calendar year.
1. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION)
City Attorney Logue announced the item listed for Closed Session.
There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
At 5:34 p.m., Councilmember Hicks recessed the meeting to Closed Session with all Councilmembers present.
2. CLOSED SESSION (PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM)
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At 6:52 p.m., Closed Session concluded.
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:03 p.m., Councilmember Hicks called the meeting to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
MOTION - M/S - Abe-Koga/Kamei - To approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter
4.1 Approve Minutes
Approve City Council meeting minutes of October 15, 2024.
4.2 Building Reach Code Updates (Phase 1) - Electrical Prewiring and Recycled Water (Second Reading)
1. Find the proposed amendments to Chapter 8 (Buildings) of the Mountain View City Code to be exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the changes adopted will have a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment or significant effect on the environment; and Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines as this ordinance is an action taken by a regulatory agency for the purpose of protecting the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions that are produced from buildings.
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 8.2024 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Adopting Required Findings, Amending Chapter 8 (Buildings) of the Mountain View City Code to Adopt Local Amendments to the 2022 Editions of the California Green Building Standards Code and the California Plumbing Code to Add Electrical Prewiring Requirements and to Make Clarifying Changes to Recycled Water Requirements, and Finding the Amendments to Be Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to City of Mountain View Page 2
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CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308.
4.3 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees and Capacity Charges; and Informational Reporting of Park Land Dedication Fees
Make available to the public the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees and Capacity Charges; and Informational Reporting of Park Land Dedication Fees, and place the reports on the agenda for the December 10, 2024 Council meeting.
4.4 Amended CHAC Joint Powers Agreement
1. Adopt Resolution No. 18944 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View 1) Approving an Amended Community Health Awareness Council ("CHAC") Joint Powers Agreement, 2) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amended CHAC Joint Powers Agreement, and 3) Authorizing the City Manager to Provide Written Consent to the CHAC Joint Powers Authority ("SPA") Board to Dissolve the CHAC JPA Once the City Receives Written Notice From the CHAC JPA Board that Wind Up of CHAC's Business Affairs has Concluded.
2. Appoint Audrey Seymour Ramberg, Assistant City Manager, as the City's representative to the CHAC Joint Powers Authority Board.
4.5 Replacement Purchase of Computer-Aided Dispatch
Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve and execute an agreement between the City of Mountain View and Sun Ridge Systems, Inc., for the purchase of Computer-Aided Dispatch Software, hardware, maintenance, and support services in conjunction with the cities of Palo Alto and Los Altos.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS The following members of the public spoke:
Maria Marroquin from Mountain View announced the 28 year anniversary of the Day Worker Center of Mountain View on November 14, 2024, at the Garden House in Los Altos. (Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View discussed the incoming President of the United States.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.2 Eliminate Minimum Parking Standards for Residential Uses in Article X (Parking and Loading) of Chapter 36 (Zoning) of the City Code and the P(19) Downtown Precise Plan, P(38) El Camino Real Precise Plan, P(40) San Antonio Precise Plan, and P(41) East Whisman Precise Plan Principal Planner Diana Pancholi presented the item.
The following member of the public spoke:
(Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View.
Councilmembers Abe-Koga and Hicks recused themselves from discussions about the elimination of minimum parking requirements for residential development in the Downtown Precise Plan area due to the proximity of each of their residences to the Downtown Precise Plan.
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At 7:23 p.m., Councilmembers Abe-Koga and Hicks left the dais.
MOTION - M/S - Kamei/Ramirez - To:
Adopt Resolution No. 18945 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending the P(19) Downtown Precise Plan to Eliminate the Minimum Parking Requirements For Residential Development Consistent With Subtask (B) of Housing Element Program 1.2 and Finding the Amendment to be Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), as Recommended by the Environmental Planning Commission.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 4- Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Mayor Showalter
No: 1 - Vice Mayor Matichak
Recused: 2 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks At 7:29 p.m., Councilmembers Abe-Koga and Hicks returned to the dais.
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Kamei - To:
1. Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending Chapter 36 (Zoning) of the City Code to Implement Subtask (b) of Housing Element Program 1.2, Including Updates to Section
36.32.50 (Required Number of Parking Spaces) to Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements for Residential Developments in Certain Areas, and Making Conforming and Clarifying Changes to Other Sections of Chapter 36 (Zoning) and Finding the Amendments to Be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as Recommended by the Environmental Planning Commission, and set a second reading for December 10, 2024.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 18946 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending the P(38) El Camino Real Precise Plan to Eliminate the Minimum Parking Requirements For Residential Development Consistent With Subtask (B) of Housing Element Program 1.2 and Finding the Amendment to be Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B) (3), as Recommended by the Environmental Planning Commission.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 18947 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending the P(40) San Antonio Precise Plan to Eliminate the Minimum Parking Requirements For Residential Development Consistent With Subtask (B) of Housing Element Program 1.2 and Finding the Amendment to be Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), as Recommended by the Environmental Planning Commission.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 18948 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending the P(41) East Whisman Precise Plan to Eliminate the Minimum Parking Requirements For Residential Development Consistent With Subtask (B) of Housing Element Program 1.2, and Finding the Amendment to be Exempt From City of Mountain View Page 4
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Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B) (3), as Recommended by the Environmental Planning Commission.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 4- Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Mayor Showalter
No: 2- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Vice Mayor Matichak
Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Hicks
6.1 Residential Development Project at 2645-2655-Fayette Drive (Builder's Remedy) THIS ITEM WILL NOT BE HEARD ON NOVEMBER 12, 2024. THIS ITEM WAS RE-NOTICED FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2024.
There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 CaPERS Contract Amendment for All Unrepresented Safety Police Managers Employees-Ordinance (Second Reading)
Human Resources Director Maxine Gullo presented the item.
There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
MOTION - M/S - Abe-Koga/Kamei - To:
Adopt Ordinance No. 9.2024 of the City of Mountain View Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Mountain View and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 7 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Amendment to Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance
At 7:57 p.m., Councilmember Ramirez left the dais.
Finance and Administrative Services Director Derek Rampone and Senior Assistant City Attorney Mitesh Bhakta presented the item.
There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
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MOTION - M/S - Abe-Koga/Kamei - To:
Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Amending Chapter 33 of the Mountain View City Code to Add Additional Efficient Mechanisms for Collection of Transient Occupancy Tax, and set a second reading for December 10, 2024.
At 8:03 p.m., Councilmember Ramirez returned to the dais.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 7- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Vice Mayor Matichak, Mayor Showalter
9. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Ramirez discussed the apparent passage of City Measure G.
Councilmember Abe-Koga stated she attended a Caltrain Board of Directors meeting.
Councilmember Kamei stated she attended the Pacific Clinics Counseling Services Open House and a Council Transportation Committee meeting.
Councilmember Ramos stated she attended a press conference where she reiterated Mountain View was a community for all.
Mayor Showalter stated she attended ribbon cuttings for two affordable housing projects.
Vice Mayor Matichak stated she attended a NASA Ames Research Center luncheon to recognize Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, a Council Transportation Committee meeting and a Navy Moffett Field Restoration Advisory Board meeting.
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Logue stated there was no Closed Session report.
11. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:18 p.m., Councilmember Hicks adjourned the meeting.
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