CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024 - 5:00 PM MEETING MINUTES - Final COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND VIDEO CONFERENCE, 500 CASTRO CITY ST., MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041
Pat Showalter, Mayor/President Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager/Community Manager Lisa Matichak, Vice Mayor/Vice President Jennifer Logue, City Attorney/Counsel Margaret Abe-Koga, Councilmember/Boardmember Heather Glaser, City Clerk/Secretary Alison Hicks, Councilmember/Boardmember
Ellen Kamei, Councilmember/Boardmember
Lucas Ramirez, Councilmember/Boardmember
Emily Ann Ramos, Councilmember/Boardmember
December 10, 2024 Council Chambers and Video Conference, 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041
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. 5:00 P.M.-CLOSED SESSION
At 5:01 p.m., Mayor Showalter called the meeting to order.
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 5:03 p.m., Mayor Showalter recessed the meeting to Closed Session with all Councilmembers present.
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (1 potential case)
At 6:40 p.m., Mayor Showalter recessed the Closed Session. 6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:43 p.m., Mayor/President Showalter called the meeting to order.
Mayor Showalter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilmembers/Boardmembers Abe-Koga, Hicks, Kamei, Ramirez, Ramos, Vice Mayor/Vice President Matichak, Mayor/President Showalter
3. PRESENTATIONS
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3.1 Proclamation for Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo
Mayor Showalter presented the proclamation to Congresswoman Anna Eshoo.
The following member of the public spoke:
Alex Brown
3.2 LAMV Community Foundation Update
Crysta Krames, Executive Director of the Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation, presented the update.
There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
At 7:17 p.m., Mayor Showalter recessed the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 7:26 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Hicks pulled Item 4.7 for individual consideration.
Councilmember Ramos pulled Item 4.7 for individual consideration.
Vice Mayor Matichak registered a No vote on Item 4.2.
Councilmember Abe-Koga registered a No vote on Item 4.2.
The following member of the public spoke:
(Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View discussed Item 4.10.
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Hicks - To approve the balance of the consent calendar.
The motion carried, except for Items 4.2 and 4.7, by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmembers/Boardmembers Abe-Koga, Hicks, Kamei, Ramirez, Ramos, Vice Mayor/Vice President Matichak, Mayor/President Showalter
4.1 Approve Minutes
Acting as the City Council and Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, approve the meeting minutes of October 8, 2024.
4.2 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 City of Mountain View Page 2
City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final 12/10/2024 Antonio Precise Plan, and P(41) East Whisman Precise Plan (Second Reading) Adopt Ordinance No. 10.2024 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.
Yes: 5- Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Ramos, Mayor Showalter
No: 2 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Vice Mayor Matichak
4.3 Amendment to Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance (Second Reading) Adopt Ordinance No. 11.2024 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.
4.4 Updates to Council Policy A-15, Ticket Distribution Policy Adopt Resolution No. 18951 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending City Council Policy A-15, City of Mountain View Ticket Distribution Policy for Shoreline Amphitheatre and Other Tickets.
4.5 Revised Salary Plans for Regular and Hourly Employees for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopt Resolution No. 18952 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Amend the City of Mountain View's Salary Plans for Regular and Hourly Employees.
4.6 Certification of Official Election Returns - November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
1. Adopt Resolution No. 18953 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024, Declaring the Result, and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take all necessary steps to arrange for the County of Santa Clara to continue to collect the City's real property conveyance tax, including, but not limited to, amending or entering into a new memorandum of understanding with the County.
4.7 Senior Advisory Committee Review and Term of Service This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmembers Hicks and Ramos for individual consideration.
The following members of the public spoke:
(Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View
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MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Matichak - To:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Rescinding Resolution No. 17420 and Dissolving the Senior Advisory Committee, and direct staff to identify alternate ways to solicit public input and allow senior participation in the development of work plans.
AMENDMENT
Councilmember Ramirez moved to amend the motion to add periodic reports to the City Council on the success of the format and topics discussed. The seconder of the motion accepted the amendment.
The amended motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Mayor Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Vice Mayor Matichak No: Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Ramos, Mayor Showalter
MOTION - M/S - Showalter/Hicks - To:
Direct staff to identify alternate ways to solicit public input and allow senior participation in the development of work plans with periodic reports to the City Council on the success of the format and topics discussed and postpone dissolution of the Senior Advisory Committee until such a time as staff has an opportunity to report back to the City Council.
AMENDMENT
Mayor Showalter amended her motion to direct staff to bring back a resolution to reduce the Senior Advisory Committee membership from seven members to five, direct the committee to meet at least quarterly, reinvigorate the committee and broaden its scope, and directed staff to report back to the Council on the effectiveness of reinvigoration in approximately nine months. The seconder of the motion accepted the amendment.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Councilmember Abe-Koga moved to amend the amended motion to remove the requirement that the members be senior center users or providers.
The maker and seconder of the amended motion accepted the amendment.
The amended motion carried by the following vote:
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City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final 12/10/2024 Yes: 4- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Ramos, Mayor Showalter
No: 3- Mayor Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Vice Mayor Matichak
4.8 Public Art Approval for Shoreline Boathouse Expansion, Project 20-39
1. Acting in its capacity as Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, approve the Stephen Galloway series of stylized, colorful depictions of species endemic to Shoreline at Mountain View on fabricated porcelain enamel on steel for Shoreline Boathouse Expansion, Project 20-39, for $121,200.
2. Acting in its capacity as Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, direct staff to procure a Gus Hybrid Bench from Noblewins and approve Anne-Sophie Gaudet's proposal to paint a mural on the bench for $4,000.
3. Acting in its capacity as Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, transfer and appropriate $17,000 from Fire Station 5 Classroom/Training, Project 20-35, for Shoreline Boathouse Expansion, Project 20-39, to support the procurement of Gus Hybrid Bench from Noblewins.
4.9 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Compliance Reports for Development Impact Fees and Capacity Charges, and Informational Reporting of Park Land Dedication Fee
1. Review the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Compliance Report for Development Impact Fees (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
2. Review the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Compliance Report for Capacity Charges (Attachment 2 to the Council report).
3. Review the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Informational Reporting for the Park Land Dedication Fund (Attachment 3 to the Council report).
4.10 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program-Wasatch Drive As recommended by the Council Transportation Committee, approve the closure of Wasatch Drive at Dieric Drive for a 10-month evaluation period starting from the date Wasatch Drive is closed to automobile through traffic.
4.11 Application for State Funding - Prohousing Incentive Program, Round 3 Adopt Resolution No. 18954 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Submit an Application for an Award of Prohousing Incentive Program Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $890,000; to Execute and Deliver on Behalf of the City Any and All Documents, Including Amendments, Necessary to Receive an Award of Prohousing Incentive Program Funds; and Certifying to the California Department of Housing and Community Development Compliance with the Prohousing Incentive Program Requirements.
4.12 Amend Professional Services Agreements for Outside Building Plan Checking and Inspection Services City of Mountain View Page 5
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1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to the professional services agreement for building plan checking, inspection, and consultant/professional support services with Shums Coda Associates, Inc., to increase maximum compensation by $1,050,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,300,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to the professional services agreement for building plan checking, inspection, and consultant/professional support services with CSG Consultants, inc., to increase maximum compensation by $25,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $275,000.
4.13 SB-1 Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements), Project 20-30-Various Actions
1. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements, SB-1 Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements), Project 20-30, is categorically exempt as Class 1, Maintenance and Minor Alteration of Existing Public Facilities, under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
2. Approve plans and specifications for SB-1 Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements), Project 20-30, and authorize staff to advertise the project for bidding.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to award a construction contract to the lowest responsive responsible bidder if the bid is within the available project budget of $1,600,000.
4.14 779 East Evelyn Avenue, 855-1023 West El Camino Real, 2019 Leghorn Street, and Plymouth/Alta/Huff/Joaquin Improvements-Public Improvements
1. Accept the public improvements for the development at 779 East Evelyn Avenue for maintenance throughout their useful life.
2. Accept the public improvements for the development at 855-1023 West El Camino Real for maintenance throughout their useful life.
3. Accept the public improvements for the development at 2019 Leghorn Street for maintenance throughout their useful life.
4. Accept the public improvements at Plymouth Street, Alta Avenue, Huff Avenue, and Joaquin Road for maintenance throughout their useful life.
4.15 Cuesta Park Fitness Court, Project 21-57-Construction Acceptance Accept Cuesta Park Fitness Court, Project 21-57, and authorize the final contract payment.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Public Safety Advisory Board Review and Term of Service City of Mountain View Page 6
City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final 12/10/2024 Assistant City Manager Audrey Seymour Ramberg presented the item.
The following members of the public spoke:
Alvin Tirso P Cura III from Mountain View.
(Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View.
(Virtual) Dana Pede from Mountain View.
(Virtual) Singh
MOTION - M/S - Kamei/Ramirez - To:
Adopt Resolution No. 18955 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View to Dissolve the Public Safety Advisory Board.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Councilmember Hicks, Mayor Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Vice Mayor Matichak No: 3- Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Ramos, Mayor Showalter
COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Ramirez discussed the work of the Mountain View Whisman School District Staff Housing Oversight Committee.
Councilmember Ramos stated she attended the Cities Association of Santa Clara County Holiday Party.
Councilmember Kamei stated she attended a Council Youth Services Committee meeting, the Cal Cities 2024 League Leaders Workshop and the Cities Association of Santa Clara County Holiday Party.
Vice Mayor Matichak stated she attended a Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority Board of Directors meeting, Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency Board of Directors meeting, Council Appointments Review Committee meeting, Council Goal-Setting Committee meeting and Council Finance/Investment Review Committee meetings.
Councilmember Abe-Koga stated she attended a Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board meeting, Caltrain Board of Directors meeting, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors meeting, Metropolitan Transportation Commission meeting and the Cities Association of Santa Clara County Holiday Party.
Councilmember Hicks stated she attended the Cities Association of Santa Clara County Holiday Party, a Council Appointments Review Committee meeting and a Council Goal-Setting Committee meeting.
Mayor Showalter stated she attended a Council Goal-Setting Committee meeting and a San Francisco Bay City of Mountain View Page 7
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At 10:47 p.m., Mayor Showalter recessed the meeting to Closed Session with all Councilmembers present.
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (1 potential case)
At 11:34 p.m., Closed Session concluded.
8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Logue stated no reportable action was taken in Closed Session.
9. ADJOURNMENT
At 11:35 p.m., Mayor/President Showalter adjourned the meeting.
Approved on March 13, 2025.
Ellen Kamei, Mayor/President Heather Glaser, City Clerk/Secretary City of Mountain View Page 8