CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND NOTICE
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 - 5:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND VIDEO CONFERENCE, 500
CASTRO ST., MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041
Mayor Emily Ann Ramos
Vice Mayor Chris Clark
Councilmember Alison Hicks
Councilmember Ellen Kamei
Councilmember John McAlister
Councilmember Lucas Ramirez
Councilmember Pat Showalter
Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager
Jennifer Logue, City Attorney
Heather Glaser, City Clerk
Council Chambers and Video Conference, 500 Castro
St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Tuesday, April 28, 20265:00 PM
JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS FINANCING AUTHORITY
This meeting is being conducted with a virtual component. Anyone wishing to address the Council virtually may join the meeting online at: https://mountainview.zoom.us/j/84351267142 or by dialing (669) 900-9128 and entering Webinar ID: 843 5126 7142. When the Mayor announces the item on which you wish to speak, click the “raise hand” feature in Zoom or dial *9 on your phone. When the Mayor calls your name to provide public comment, if you are participating via phone, please press *6 to unmute yourself.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 - 5:00 PMCity Council AGENDA AND NOTICE 5:00 P.M.-STUDY SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan - Draft Review
Review and provide feedback on the draft Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan.Recommendation(s):
Council Report
ATT 1 - Draft Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan
ATT 2 - Overview of Public Feedback
Attachment(s):
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PRESENTATIONS
These are presentations only. The City Council will not take any action.
3.1 California Parks and Recreation Society Award of Excellence for Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center
3.2 Fair Housing Month Proclamation
3.3 Earth Month Proclamation
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
These items will be approved by one motion unless any member of the Council or audience wishes to remove an item for discussion. The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise.
4.1 Approve Minutes
Acting as the Board of Directors of the Mountain View Capital Improvements Financing Authority, approve the meeting minutes of June 10, 2025 and June 24, 2025.
Recommendation(s):
06-10-25 MVCIFA Minutes
06-24-25 MVCIFA Minutes
Attachment(s):
4.2 Downtown Entertainment Zone Pilot Program (Second Reading) City of Mountain View Page 2 of 9 Printed on 4/23/2026
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 - 5:00 PMCity Council AGENDA AND NOTICE Adopt 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, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). (First reading: 6-0-1) Recommendation(s):
Council Report
ATT 1 - Ordinance
ATT 2 - Council Report dated April 14, 2026
Attachment(s):
4.3 Multi-Family Housing Tax-Exempt Bond Financing and Exempt Surplus Land Act Declaration for 1020 Terra Bella Avenue
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving a Plan of Finance of the California Municipal Finance Authority to Issue and Reissue Revenue Bonds With An Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed Thirty-Five Million Dollars ($35,000,000) to Finance a Residential Rental Project Located At 1020 Terra Bella Avenue, and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Declaring the Real Property Located at 1020 Terra Bella Avenue, Which is Intended to be Acquired and Immediately Leased Back to the Developer, to be Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 2 to the Council report).
Recommendation(s):
Council Report
ATT 1 - TEFRA Resolution
ATT 2 - Exempt SLA Resolution
ATT 3 - TEFRA Hearing Transcript
Attachment(s):
4.4 Senate Bill 1, Road and Repair Accountability Act of 2017-Project List Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Adopting a List of Projects for Funding to Be Allocated During Fiscal Year 2026-27 from Senate Bill 1-the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
Recommendation(s):
Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution
Attachment(s):
4.5 Residential Development at 400 Logue Avenue - Corrections to Approval Resolution Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending City of Mountain View Resolution No. 18584, which Conditionally Approved a Residential Development Project at 400 Logue Avenue, to Replace “Exhibit A” to Resolution No. 18584 with a Corrected “Exhibit A,” to Remove Condition of Approval No. 163 Regarding the Park Land Dedication In Lieu Fee, to be read in title only, further reading Recommendation(s):
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TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 - 5:00 PMCity Council AGENDA AND NOTICE waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution
ATT 2 - Council Report dated June 22, 2021
Attachment(s):
4.6 Real Property Conveyance Tax Ordinance Amendments
Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Amending Article V of Chapter 29 of the Mountain View City Code to Align It With State Law, Clarify Real Property Conveyance Tax Exemptions, and to Make Other Clarifying Amendments, to be read in title only, further reading waived, and set a second reading for May 12, 2026 (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
Recommendation(s):
Council Report
ATT 1 - Ordinance
Attachment(s):
4.7 Stevens Creek Bank Erosion and Outfall Repairs, Whisman Park Reach, Project 24-43-Various Actions
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate terms and execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Mountain View Whisman School District (MVWSD or District), for MVWSD to cost-share the portion of the repairs on MVWSD property and provide a temporary construction easement to support the project construction.
2. Accept and appropriate up to $1,277,256 from MVWSD to Stevens Creek Bank Erosion and Outfall Repairs, Whisman Park Reach, Project 24-43, to cost-share the portion of the repairs on MVWSD property.
3. Approve plans and specifications for Stevens Creek Bank Erosion and Outfall Repairs, Whisman Park Reach, Project 24-43, and authorize staff to advertise the project for bids.
4. Find that, in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act requirements, Stevens Creek Bank Erosion and Outfall Repairs, Whisman Park Reach, Project 24-43, is categorically exempt. The creek bank erosion and outfall repairs are categorically exempt as Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land, under California Public Resources Code Section 15304.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to award a construction contract for Stevens Creek Bank Erosion and Outfall Repairs, Whisman Park Reach, Project 24-43, to the lowest responsible responsive bidder if the low bid is within the available project budget.
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with Geomorph Design Group, a California corporation (Entity No. 6025530) Recommendation(s):
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TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 - 5:00 PMCity Council AGENDA AND NOTICE for Stevens Creek Bank Erosion and Outfall Repairs, Whisman Park Reach, Project 24-43, increasing compensation by $350,000 for additional professional services, for a total agreement not to exceed amount of $500,104.
7. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a professional services agreement with Marina Construction Management, Inc., a California corporation (Entity No. 6081240) for Stevens Creek Bank Erosion and Outfall Repairs, Whisman Park Reach, Project 24-43, for a total agreement not to exceed amount of $380,000.
Council ReportAttachment(s):
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are allowed to speak on any topic within the City Council's subject matter jurisdiction for up to three minutes during this section. If there appears to be a large number of speakers, speaking time may be reduced to no less than 1.5 minutes. State law prohibits the Council from acting on nonagenda items.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Mixed-Use Development at 843-903 Castro Street, 700 West El Camino Real, and 750 Fairmont Avenue
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Ordering the Conditional Vacation of the Existing Public Street Known as Fairmont Avenue, Between Castro Street and Hope Street, and a Five-Foot Street and Utility Easement Thereon, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Declaring the City-owned Portion of Fairmont Avenue, Between Castro Street and Hope Street, to be Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(E) Upon the Vacation of Fairmont Avenue as a Public Street and Public Easement, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 2 to the Council report).
3. Approve the Key Terms for the Sale of Approximately 11,028 Square Feet of a Former City Street and Easements Upon the Vacation of Fairmont Avenue Between Castro Street and Hope Street to Castro GPRV 10, LLC for $4,200,000, and Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Take All Necessary Actions Related to the Sale of the City-owned Fairmont Avenue, Between Castro Street and Hope Street, to Castro GPRV 10, LLC.
4. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Conditionally Approving a Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to Construct an Eight-Story Mixed-Use Development with 140 Residential Condominium Units, 9,743 Square Feet of Ground-Floor Commercial Space and Two Levels of Below-Grade Parking, Utilizing State Density Bonus Law, Replacing Existing Commercial Properties and Four Recommendation(s):
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TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 - 5:00 PMCity Council AGENDA AND NOTICE Residential Units, a Provisional Use Permit to Allow Residential Uses (On Upper Floors Only) Along the Castro Street Frontage, and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to Remove Seven Heritage Trees on a 1.43-Acre Site Located at 843-903 Castro Street, 700 West El Camino Real, and 750 Fairmont Avenue (APN 158-06-008, 158-06-010, 158-06-036, 158-06-037, 158-06-038, and 158-06-039), and Finding the Project to be Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15332 (“In-Fill Development Projects”) of the CEQA Guidelines, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 3 to the Council report).
5. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Conditionally Approving a Vesting Tentative Map to Create One Parcel with 140 Residential Condominium Units and Six Commercial Units at 843-903 Castro Street, 700 West El Camino Real and 750 Fairmont Avenue (APN 158-06-008, 158-06-010, 158-06-036, 158 -06-037, 158-06-038 and 158-06-039), to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 4 to the Council report).
Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution Ordering the Vacation of Fairmont Avenue ATT 2 - Resolution Declaring Land to Be Exempt Surplus Land ATT 3 - Project Resolution
ATT 4 - Vesting Tentative Map Resolution
ATT 5 - Project Plans
ATT 6 - Public Comments
ATT 7 - Administrative Zoning/Subdivision Committee Meeting, 10-22-25 ATT 8 - Density Bonus Request Letter
ATT 9 - Arborist Report
ATT 10 - CEQA Categorical Exemption Report
Attachment(s):
6.2 Federal Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan
1. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan (Attachment 1 to the Council report) 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. Approve the following Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan funding recommendations.
a. Allocate $2,764,925 for capital projects and economic development, and $223,357 for program administration costs in Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds as shown in Table 3. b. Allocate $191,227 in Community Development Block Grant funding and $48,584 in Recommendation(s):
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TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 - 5:00 PMCity Council AGENDA AND NOTICE supplemental General Housing Funds for public services as shown in Table 4. c. Allocate $371,227 in General Housing Funds for contingency funding in the event that Fiscal Year 2026-27 CDBG funding is unable to be implemented as shown in Table
5. 3. Allocate $171,000 in General Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for public service organizations as shown in Table 6.
Council Report
ATT 1 - Draft FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan
Attachment(s):
6.3 Approval of Lease Revenue Bonds for Public Safety Building Project and Related Actions by City Council and Capital Improvements Financing Authority Board.
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Finding That the Issuance of the Lease Revenue Bonds Will Result in Significant Public Benefits; Declaring the Intention to Reimburse Expenditures on the Public Safety Building Project Made Prior to Issuance of the Lease Revenue Bonds; Approving the Issuance and Sale of the Lease Revenue Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $140,000,000; Approving Related Documents, Including a Site Lease, Lease Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement and Continuing Disclosure Certificate; Approving a Preliminary Official Statement and Authorizing Distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement and a Final Official Statement; Appointing Bond Counsel, Disclosure Counsel and Municipal Advisor in Connection with the Lease Revenue Bonds; and Authorizing Official Actions, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 of the Council report).
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City of Mountain View Capital Improvements Financing Authority Board of Directors Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Lease Revenue Bonds to Provide Financing for a Public Safety Building Project to be Owned and Operated by the City of Mountain View, Approving Related Documents and Directing Related Actions, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 2 of the Council report).
Recommendation(s):
Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution of the City Council
ATT 2 - Resolution of the Board of Directors of MVCIFA
ATT 3 - Draft Site Lease
ATT 4 - Draft Lease Agreement
ATT 5 - Draft Assignment Agreement
ATT 6 - Draft Indenture of Trust Revised
ATT 7 - Draft Bond Purchase Agreement
ATT 8 - Draft Preliminary Official Statement
Attachment(s):
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TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 - 5:00 PMCity Council AGENDA AND NOTICE
7. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Council at this time.
8. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
There is a 90-day limit for the filing of a challenge in Superior Court to certain City administrative decisions and orders which require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence and the exercise of discretion. The 90-day limit begins on the date the decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6). Further, if you challenge an action taken by the City Council in court, you may be limited, by California law, including but not limited to Government Code Section 65009, to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council prior to or at the public hearing. The City Council may be requested to reconsider a decision if the request is made prior to the next City Council meeting.
The agenda, reports, and any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda are posted at https://mountainview.legistar.com under the meeting details for the date of this meeting. The agenda may also be viewed at City Hall, 500 Castro Street, the City Clerk's Office, 500 Castro Street, Third Floor and at the Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin Street, beginning the Friday morning prior to Tuesday City Council meetings. Printed copies of the agenda, reports, and any writings or documents already provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda may be requested at the City Clerk's Office during normal business hours.
The Council may consider and act on items listed on the agenda in any order and thus those interested in an item listed on the agenda are advised to be present throughout the meeting. The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise. Per Council Policy A-13, no new items of business will begin after 10:00 p.m. unless an exception is made by vote of the Council.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 - 5:00 PMCity Council AGENDA AND NOTICE time to time, the Council may order a meeting room cleared and continue in session in the event a meeting is willfully interrupted by a group or groups of persons so as to render the orderly conduct of the meeting impossible, and order cannot be restored by the removal of individuals who are disrupting the meeting.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(b)(1), at least twice the allotted speaking time will be provided to a member of the public who utilizes a translator.
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