CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 - 5:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND VIDEO CONFERENCE, 500 CASTRO ST., MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041
Mayor Ellen Kamei Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager
Vice Mayor Emily Ann Ramos Jennifer Logue, City Attorney Councilmember Chris Clark Heather Glaser, City Clerk
Councilmember Alison Hicks
Councilmember John McAlister
Councilmember Lucas Ramirez
Councilmember Pat Showalter
May 13, 2025 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 Kamei 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 Kamei recessed the meeting to Closed Session with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Ramirez.
At 5:05 p.m., Councilmember Ramirez arrived.
CLOSED SESSION (PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM)
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., Closed Session concluded.
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
At 6:44 p.m., Mayor/President Kamei called the meeting to order.
Mayor Kamei led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: 6- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Ramos, Mayor Kamei
Absent: 1- Councilmember Ramirez
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2. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Logue stated no reportable action was taken in Closed Session.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Affordable Housing Month Proclamation
Spanish translation services were available for this item.
At 6:47 p.m., Councilmember Ramirez arrived.
Mayor Kamei presented the proclamation to Roger Kinoshinta, Senior Vice President of Jamboree Housing, and Olga Melo, Co-Founder of Mountain View Community Land Trust.
The following member of the public spoke:
Cory Wolbach, on behalf of Silicon Valley at Home.
3.2 Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Kamei presented the proclamation to Michael Scates, President and CEO of Momentum for Health, and Maureen O'Connor, President of Palo Alto University.
There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Ramirez pulled Item 4.12 from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration.
The following members of the public spoke:
(Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View discussed Items 4.3, 4.7, and 4.13. (Virtual) Tolga Acar discussed Item 4.7.
MOTION - M/S - Clark/Showalter - To approve the balance of the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried, except for Item 4.12, by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Ramos, Mayor Kamei
4.1 Approve Minutes
Acting as the City Council and Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, approve the meeting minutes of February 25, 2025, March 13, 2025, March 18, 2025, March 25, 2025, April 5, 2025 and April 8, 2025.
4.2 Renewal of Downtown Parking Maintenance and Operation Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025-26 City of Mountain View Page 2
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Adopt Resolution No. 18983 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving the Annual Engineer's Report for the Downtown Parking Maintenance and Operation Assessment District No. 2 and Approving the Levying of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
4.3 Amend City Council Policy A-9, Preservation and Destruction of City Records Adopt Resolution No. 18984 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending City Council Policy A-9, Preservation and Destruction of City Records, to Implement a Trusted System.
4.4 Performing Arts Committee Reestablishing Resolution Adopt Resolution No. 18985 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Repealing Resolution No. 18199, and All Amendments Thereto, and Adopting a New Resolution for the Performing Arts Committee.
4.5 Destination: Home Capacity Grant for Homeless Initiatives Adopt Resolution No. 18986 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Accept a Grant In the Amount of $102,000 from Destination: Home, a Supporting Organization of Silicon Valley Community Foundation, in Support of the City's Ongoing and New Homeless Initiatives that Align with the Santa Clara County Community Plan to End Homelessness and the City's Pathways to Housing-Homeless Response Strategy Implementation and Expenditure Plan.
4.6 Annual Water and Sewer Main Replacements, Projects 25-08 and 25-09-Professional Design Services Agreement Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a professional services agreement with HydroScience Engineers, Inc., a California corporation (California Entity No. 2063417), to provide design engineering and construction support services for Annual Water and Sewer Main Replacements, Projects 25-08 and 25-09, in a not-to-exceed amount of $863,000.
4.7 Public Safety Building, Design, Project-20-49-Appropriation and Professional Services Agreement
1. Transfer and appropriate $6,800,000 from the General Fund Budget Contingency Reserve to Public Safety Building, Design, Project 20-49.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with SVA Architects, Inc., a California corporation (Entity No. 2549921), for Public Safety Building, Design, Project 20-49, to add $6,100,000 for additional professional services, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $7,500,000.
4.8 Lease Extension Approval, 909 San Rafael Avenue-APN 153-10-012
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a lease amendment with Dusty Robotics, Inc., a Delaware corporation, for 909 San Rafael Avenue (APN 153-18-012), to extend the term of the lease with a one-year renewal option and two six-month renewal options under the terms and conditions set forth in this Council report. For the first year, the gross annual rent will be $553,104.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any subsequent amendments, including the exercise of renewal options, provided there is no financial impact exceeding $650,000 per year.
4.9 Annual Water and Sewer Main Replacements, Projects 19-21 and 19-22-Construction Acceptance City of Mountain View Page 3
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Accept Annual Water and Sewer Main Replacements, Projects 19-21 and 19-22, and authorize the final contract payment.
4.10 Villa-Chiquita Park, Project 21-61-Professional Services Agreement Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with SSA Landscape Architects, Inc., a California corporation (Entity No. 1819543), for Villa-Chiquita Park, Project 21-61, to add $53,400 for additional services, for a total not to-exceed amount of $298,400.
4.11 Grant Road and Sleeper Avenue Intersection Improvements, Design and Construction, Project 21-39-Professional Services Agreement
Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with BKF Engineers, Inc., a California corporation (Entity No. 3696846), for Grant Road and Sleeper Avenue Intersection Improvements, Design and Construction, Project 21-39, to add $190,000 for additional professional services, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $623,000.
4.12 1255 Pear Avenue and 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway-Public Improvements This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Ramirez for individual consideration.
MOTION - M/S - Clark/Showalter - To:
1. Accept the public improvements for the development at 1255 Pear Avenue for maintenance throughout their useful life.
2. Accept the public improvements for the development at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway for maintenance throughout their useful life.
Yes: 7- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Ramos, Mayor Kamei
4.13 Recycled Water Service Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Palo Alto
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the First Amended and Restated Contract No. C059999 between the City of Palo Alto and the City of Mountain View to allocate cost-sharing for the design, construction, and operations of Phase 1 of the Advanced Water Purification System at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 18987 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View to Authorize Payment of $22.0 Million ($22,000,000) to the City of Palo Alto as a Pay-As-You-Go Contribution Toward the Capital Cost of the Phase 1 Advanced Water Purification System Project (Project) and Assume Responsibility for the Payment of Principal and Interest on a $10.5 Million ($10,500,000) Loan to be Obtained by the City of Palo Alto for the Project.
3. Acting in its capacity as Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, approve reserving $22.0 million in the Shoreline Regional Park Community Fund as a cash contribution for the capital cost of the project. Appropriate the $22.0 million as follows:
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• Appropriate $17.0 million from the Shoreline Regional Park Community Fund reserve to the project in Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Appropriate $5.0 million from the Shoreline Regional Park Community Fund reserve to the project in Fiscal Year 2026-27
4. Acting in its capacity as Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, adopt Resolution S-180 of the Shoreline Regional Park Community Board of Directors Authorizing the Community Manager to Enter into an Agreement for $22.0 Million ($22,000,000) with the City of Mountain View for the Capital Cost of the Phase 1 Advanced Water Purification System Project.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS The following members of the public spoke:
Karen from Mountain View discussed support for Ridwell recycling services.
James from Mountain View discussed support for Ridwell recycling services.
Harmony from Mountain View discussed support for Ridwell recycling services.
Grace Kawahira from Mountain View discussed support for Ridwell recycling services.
Wanda discussed support for Ridwell recycling services.
Peter Noryko from Mountain View discussed support for Ridwell recycling services.
David Franklin from Mountain View discussed support for Ridwell recycling services. (Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View discussed support for Ridwell recycling services. (Virtual) Silja Paymer from Mountain View discussed support for Ridwell recycling services.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 AB 481 Military Equipment Annual Report and Policy Adoption At 7:48 p.m., Councilmember Hicks left the dais.
Police Chief Michael Canfield and City Attorney Jennifer Logue presented the item.
At 7:51 p.m., Councilmember Hicks returned to the dais.
The following members of the public spoke:
(Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View.
(Virtual) April Webster
MOTION - M/S - McAlister/Clark - To:
1. Find and determine that Mountain View Police Department's 2024 AB 481 Annual Report has complied with Government Code Section 7071(d).
2. Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Repealing Ordinance No. 6.2024, Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy Governing the Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Military Equipment by the Mountain City of Mountain View Page 5
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View Police Department Pursuant to California Assembly Bill 481, and Finding That This Action Is Not Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, and set a second reading for May 27, 2025.
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Ramos, Mayor Kamei At 8:16 p.m., Councilmember Hicks and Vice Mayor Ramos left the dais.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1 Federal Fiscal Year 2025-30 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Action Plan At 8:17 p.m., Councilmember Hicks returned to the dais.
Housing Officer Alec Vybiral and Affordable Housing Manager Julie Barnard presented the item.
At 8:17 p.m., Vice Mayor Ramos returned to the dais.
At 8:17 p.m., Councilmember McAlister left the dais.
At 8:24 p.m., Councilmember McAlister returned to the dais.
The following members of the public spoke:
Georgia Bacil
Tom Myers, on behalf of Community Services Agency.
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Showalter - To:
1. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-30 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Action Plan 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 Community Development Block Grant Funds for the 2025-26 Annual Action Plan as follows:
a. $233,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding for public service applicants as shown in Table 4. If the actual Community Development Block Grant amount received by the City for Fiscal Year 2025- 26 is different than estimated, allocate the difference using the "Capped Proportion" method among applicants based on their awarded funding levels and up to the amount requested. b. $1,846,000 in direct allocation projects for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Action Plan Funds as described in Table 2.
c. $120,000 for program administration costs.
3. Allocate $1,708,231 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds to direct allocation projects and City of Mountain View Page 6
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$23,700 to program administration costs for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Action Plan.
4. Allocate $171,000 of General Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for public service applicants as shown in Table 5.
Yes: _ 7 - Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmembel Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Ramos, Mayor Kamei At 8:49 p.m., Mayor Kamei recessed the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Ramirez.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.1 Recommended Fiscal Year 2025-26 through Fiscal Year 2029-30 Capital Improvement Program Public Works Director Jennifer Ng and Assistant Public Works Director Ed Arango presented the item.
At 9:02 p.m., Councilmember Ramirez returned to the dais.
The following members of the public spoke:
April Webster
Silja Paymer from Mountain View.
(Virtual) Cliff Chambers from Mountain View.
(Virtual) Bruce England
(Virtual) Jesse Cupp
(Virtual) James Kuszmaul
(Virtual) Renee
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Hicks - To:
Approve the Draft Recommended Fiscal Year 2025-26 through Fiscal Year 2029-30 Capital Improvement Program, with an Amendment to add the deferral of the El Camino Real Median Landscaping Project until the completion of the Biodiversity and Urban Forestry Plan and the termination of the Terra Bella Bikeway Feasibility Study.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Ramirez, Vice Mayor Ramos No: •4 - Councilmember Clark, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Showalter, Mayor Kamei
MOTION - M/S - McAlister/Showalter - To:
Approve the Draft Recommended Fiscal Year 2025-26 through Fiscal Year 2029-30 Capital Improvement Program.
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Yes: 6- Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Ramos, Mayor Kamei
No: 1 - Councilmember Ramirez
9. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Showalter stated she attended the Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy, a Bay Area Water Supply Conservation Authority luncheon and orientation, and a League of Women Voters panel on climate change.
Mayor Kamei stated she attended a League of California Cities City Leaders Summit and a Council Youth Services Committee meeting.
Vice Mayor Ramos stated she attended a League of California Cities City Leaders Summit and a Council Youth Services Committee meeting.
Councilmember Hicks stated she attended a Council Sustainability Committee meeting.
10. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:35 p.m., Mayor/President Kamei adjourned the meeting.
Approved on June 24, 2025.
Etten Kamei, Mayor/President
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