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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
MEETING MINUTES- Final
Mayor/President Emily Ann Ramos
Vice Mayor/Vice President Chris Clark
Councilmember/Boardmember Alison Hicks
Councilmember/Boardmember Ellen Kamei
Councilmember/Boardmember John McAlister
Councilmember/Boardmember Lucas Ramirez
Councilmember/Boardmember Pat Showalter
April 14, 2026
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 - 5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND VIDEO CONFERENCE, 500 CASTRO
ST., MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041
Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager/Community Manager
Jennifer Logue, City Attorney/Counsel
Heather Glaser, City Clerk/Secretary
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 .-STUDY SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. At 5:00 p.m., Mayor Ramos called the meeting to order .
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 -
Absent: 3 -
Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Mayor Ramos Council member Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program
The purpose of this Study Session was to provide the City Council an overview of the Capital Improvement Program and obtain City Council input on the Draft Recommended Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program.
Public Works Director Jennifer Ng presented the item.
At 5:02 p.m., Councilmember Showalter arrived .
At 5:03 p.m., Councilmember Ramirez arrived.
At 5:08 p.m., Vice Mayor Clark arrived .
The following members of the public spoke:
April Webster from Mountain View .
(Virtual) Cliff Chambers
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City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final (Virtual) Silja Paymer from Mountain View.
(Virtual) James Kuszmaul from Mountain View.
(Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View .
(Virtual) Tracy
(Virtual) Jesse
(Virtual) Rashmi
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By consensus, the Council indicated support for the staff recommendations for projects in the Draft Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program.
At 6:26 p.m., the Study Session concluded.
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:38 p.m., Mayor/President Ramos called the meeting to order .
Mayor Ramos led the Pledge of Allegiance .
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Councilmembers/Boardmembers Hicks, Kamei, McAlister, Ramirez, Showalter, Vice Mayor/Vice President Clark, Mayor/President Ramos
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Teen Month Proclamation
Mayor Ramos presented the proclamation to Youth Advisory Committee Chair Shahana Rajasekaran and Vice Chair Sophia Lew.
3.2 National Volunteer Week Proclamation
Mayor Ramos presented the proclamation to Claire Hubel, Chief Operating Officer and Founder of The United Effort, and Edie Chong, Volunteer Usher at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts .
3.3 Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Proclamation
Mayor Ramos presented the proclamation to Adriana Marcial, Executive Director of the Community School of Music and Arts.
3.4 VTA Local Investment Plan Presentation
Greg Richardson, Deputy General Manager, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), and Sam Sargant, Director, Strategy and Transformation, VTA, presented .
The following members of the public spoke :
Jim Zaorski from Mountain View discussed Item 3.4.
April Webster from Mountain View discussed Item 3.4.
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City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final (Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View discussed Item 3.4. (Virtual) Arjun Govindjee from Mountain View discussed Item 3.4. (Virtual) Daniel Hulse from Mountain View discussed Item 3.4. (Virtual) Adina Levin discussed Item 3.4.
(Virtual) Kevin Ma discussed Item 3.4.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Council member Hicks recused herself from participating in any discussion or determination about the Downtown Entertainment Zone Pilot Program, Item 4.7, due to the proximity of her personal residence to the Downtown Entertainment Zone.
The following members of the public spoke:
Albert Jeans from Mountain View discussed Item 4.3.
Donna Kirsacko from Mountain View discussed Item 4.3.
Shani Kleinhaus, on behalf of the Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance, discussed Item 4.3.
Ping Li from Saratoga discussed Item 4.3.
Zoe Zaorski from Mountain View discussed Item 4.3.
Tracy Ferea from Mountain View discussed Item 4.3.
April Webster from Mountain View discussed Item 4.3.
(Virtual) Dashiell Leeds, on behalf of Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter, discussed Item 4.3. (Virtual) Connie Cunningham, on behalf of the Santa Clara County Birding Association, discussed Item 4.3 (Virtual) Bruce England discussed Item 4.3.
(Virtual) Inna Magner from Foster City discussed Item 4.3. (Virtual) Rowena D from Los Altos discussed Item 4.3.
(Virtual) Linda Ruthruff discussed Item 4.3.
(Virtual) Leslie Friedman discussed Item 4.3.
(Virtual) Diane McCoy discussed Item 4.3.
(Virtual) Karin Jeffrey discussed Item 4.3.
(Virtual) Tatiana Kuvaldina, on behalf of Odd Fellows, discussed Item 4.7. (Virtual) Annie Yang discussed Item 4.3.
(Virtual) Annette Herz from Mountain View discussed Item 4.3. (Virtual) Melanie B discussed Item 4.3.
(Virtual) Alex Brown discussed Item 4.3.
(Virtual) Aisha Thiessen discussed Item 4.3.
(Virtual) Rashmi from Mountain View discussed Item 4.3. (Virtual) Silja Paymer from Mountain View discussed Item 4.3. (Virtual) Viii from Sunnyvale discussed Item 4.3.
MOTION - M/S - Showalter/Kamei - To approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried , except Item 4.7, by the following vote :
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4.1 Yes: 7 - Councilmembers/Boardmembers Hicks, Kamei, McAlister, Ramirez, Showalter, Vice Mayor/Vice President Clark, Mayor/President Ramos
Rowhouse Gatekeeper Project at 922-950 San Leandro Avenue - Zoning Map Amendment (Second Reading) Adopt Ordinance No. 2.2026 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving a Zoning Map Amendment for the Properties Located at 922-950 San Leandro Avenue (APN 153-18-026 and 153-18-031) from the MM (General Industrial) Zoning District to the R3-1.5 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zoning District, as Recommended by the Environmental Planning Commission . (First reading: 7-0).
4.2 Resolution Acknowledging City Council's Receipt of the Mountain View Fire Department's Annual Inspection Report Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4 Adopt Resolution No. 19086 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View, Acknowledging Receipt of the Mountain View Fire Department's Annual Inspection Report Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4.
4.3 Biological Services Professional Services Agreement
4.4 Acting in its capacity as the Board of Directors for the Shoreline Regional Park Community, authorize the Community Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with LSA Associates, LLC, a California corporation (Entity No. 2341614), for ongoing biological services at Shoreline at Mountain View to add $105,000 for additional services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $345,000.
Miramonte Reservoir Fence Replacement, Project 23-42 and SB-1 Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements), Project 20-30-Construction Acceptance
1. Accept Miramonte Reservoir Fence Replacement, Project 23-42, and authorize the final contract payment .
2. Accept SB-1 Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements), Project 20-30, and authorize the final contract payment.
4.5 300 Moffett Boulevard and 747 Dana Street-Public Improvements
1. Accept the public improvements for the development at 300 Moffett Boulevard for maintenance throughout their useful life.
2. Accept the public improvements for the development at 747 Dana Street for maintenance throughout their useful life.
4.6 National Opioid Settlement - Remnant Defendants
Authorize the City of Mountain View to participate in the National Opioid Settlement with six regional distributors/dispenser defendants: Associated Pharmacies, Inc (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Supervalu and Advantage Logistics) (Six Remnant Defendants), and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute related settlement participation forms and agreements, including, but not limited to, agreement(s) with the state or county for use of settlement proceeds without further Council action .
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4.7 Downtown Entertainment Zone Pilot Program
Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Establishing an Entertainment Zone on Portions of Castro Street Consistent with Senate Bill 969 as Codified in Business and Professions Code Section 25692, and set a second reading for April 28, 2026.
Yes: 6 -
Recused: 1 -
Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Council member Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos Councilmember Hicks
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS The following members of the public spoke :
John Schacter from Stanford discussed the discontinuation of the Twilight Membership at Shoreline Golf Links.
Rameshbabu Pattabiramen from Mountain View discussed the discontinuation of the Twilight Membership at Shoreline Golf Links.
Hormazd Romer discussed the discontinuation of the Twilight Membership at Shoreline Golf Links.
Joon Lim from Mountain View discussed the discontinuation of the Twilight Membership at Shoreline Golf Links.
Jennifer Yoon from Sunnyvale discussed the discontinuation of the Twilight Membership at Shoreline Golf Links.
Teresa Cho from Saratoga discussed the discontinuation of the Twilight Membership at Shoreline Golf Links.
Albert Jeans from Mountain View discussed recreational vehicles in the City. (Virtual) Tim MacKenzie from Mountain View discussed Flock cameras in the City.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Adopt City Council Policy A-13a, Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings City Clerk Glaser presented the item.
There were no public speakers in-person or virtually .
MOTION - M/S - Clark/Ramirez - To:
Adopt Resolution No. 19087 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View, Adopting City Council Policy A-Ba, Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmemb, Ramirez, Council member Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos
6.2 Approve the Public Safety Building Construction Financing Plan and Recommended FY 2025-26 Fund Transfers and Appropriations
Assistant City Manager Arn Andrews presented the item .
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The following members of the public spoke:
Jim Zaorski
(Virtual) Tim MacKenzie from Mountain View .
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Clark - To:
1. Approve the Public Safety Building development financing plan.
2. Adopt Resolution No. S-186 of the Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to Transfer and Appropriate $25,500,000 from the Shoreline Regional Park Community Fund to CIP 20-49, Public Safety Building, Design.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 19088 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to Appropriate $2,000,000 in the General Operating Fund for a Transfer to the Public Safety Building Reserve.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Councilmembers/Boardmembers Hicks, Kamei, McAlister, Ramirez, Showalter, Vice Mayor/Vice President Clark, Mayor/President Ramos
Preliminary Review of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget Finance and Administrative Services Director Derek Rampone presented the item.
The following member of the public spoke:
{Virtual) Tim MacKenzie
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Clark - To approve the City Manager's preliminary recommendations for the Fiscal Vear 2026-27 General Operating Budget and Conveyance Tax Fund Budget, and direct staff to return to the June 9, 2026 Council meeting with a recommendation that right-sizes the Councilmember travel and training budget.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmemb1 Ramirez, Council member Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos
COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
In response to Councilmember Ramirez, the Council directed the City Manager to evaluate the question-and-answer process ahead of Council meetings to make the process more effective and efficient for the Council and staff.
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City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Final 4/14/2026 Council member Showalter stated she attended a final meeting of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission Sediment and Beneficial Reuse Working Group and a meeting of the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors .
Councilmember Kamei stated she attended the Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute AAPI Public Policy Summit.
Mayor Ramos stated she attended the Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute AAPI Public Policy Summit.
8. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:37 p.m., Mayor/President Ramos adjourned the meeting.
Approved on June 23, 2026.
Emily AnRamos, Mayor/President
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