CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND NOTICE
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 - 5:30 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, June 9, 20265:30 PM
JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL (REGULAR), SHORELINE REGIONAL PARK COMMUNITY (SPECIAL), AND CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FINANCING AUTHORITY (REGULAR)
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.
Spanish or Chinese interpretation is available at no cost via Zoom upon request. Please contact the City Clerk's office by 5:00 p.m. at least two business days prior to the day of the scheduled Council meeting by phone at (650) 903-6304 or by email at [email protected]
Esta reunión se está llevando a cabo con un componente virtual. Cualquier persona que desee dirigirse al Concejo virtualmente, puede unirse a la reunión en: https://mountainview.zoom.us/j/84351267142 o marcando al (669) 900-9128 e ingresando el ID del Seminario Web. Cuando la alcaldesa anuncie el punto en el que usted desee hablar, haga clic en “levantar la mano” en Zoom o marque *9 en su teléfono. Si participa por medio de una llamada telefónica, presione *6 para proporcionar su comentario público cuando la alcaldesa mencione su nombre. Interpretación en español y chino disponible sin costo por medio de Zoom si se solicita.
Comuníquese con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal antes de las 5:00 p. m. con al menos dos días hábiles antes del día en que la reunión del Concejo está programada. Comuníquese por teléfono al (650) 903-6304 o por correo electrónico a [email protected]
本次会议的举行将包括虚拟方式。任何希望以虚拟方式向市议会发表意见的人都可以通过以下方式在
线参加会议：https://mountainview.zoom.us/j/84351267142 或拨打（669）900-9128 并输入网 络会议ID：843 5126 7142。当市长宣布您希望发言的项目时，请点击Zoom中的“举手”（“raise hand”）功能，或在电话上拨打*9。当市长叫到您的名字时，如果您是通过电话参与，请按*6取消静
音。西班牙语或中文口译服务可根据要求通过Zoom免费提供。 请至少在预定的市议会会议召开的两个
工作日前的下午 5:00 之前通过以下方式联系市书记 办公室, 致电 (650) 903-6304 或发送电子邮 件至 [email protected]
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 - 5:30 PMCity Council AGENDA AND NOTICE TELECONFERENCE NOTICE:
Councilmember John McAlister will participate in the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Government Code §54953(b) from Dunkin’ Corporate Office, 130 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021. The teleconference location will be accessible to the public and the agenda for the meeting will be posted at that location pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b)(3). Members of the public have the opportunity to address the legislative body at this location. 5:30 P.M.-CLOSED SESSION
1. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION)
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.1 Public Employee Appointment (California Government Code §54957(b)(1)) Title: City Attorney 6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
3. PRESENTATIONS
These are presentations only. The City Council will not take any action.
3.1 Pride Month Proclamation
3.2 Juneteenth 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 Code Amendment to Chapter 36 (Zoning)-Below-Market-Rate Housing Program (Second Reading) Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Amending Chapter 36, Article XIV, Division 2 (Residential Development: Below-Market-Rate Housing Program) of the Mountain View City Code to Modify the Below-Market-Rate Program and add Section
36.40.32 Governing Graduated Fee Reduction for Small Projects, and Finding That These Code Amendments are Not Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). (First reading: 7-0)
Recommendation(s):
Council Report
ATT 1 - Ordinance
Attachment(s):
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4.2 City Code Amendments to Allow Streamlined Administrative Approval for Housing Development Projects Utilizing Assembly Bill 130 and Other Minor Updates (Second Reading)
1. Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Amending Chapter 36 (Zoning) of the Mountain View City Code to Authorize Streamlined Administrative Approval of Housing Development Projects that are Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66; and to Make Other Minor Modifications to Chapter 36 to Align Land Uses in the Residential and Commercial Zones with State Laws; and Finding that the Amendments are Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act, as Recommended by the Environmental Planning Commission, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council Report). (First reading: 7-0)
2. Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Amending Chapter 28 (Subdivisions) and Chapter 41 (Park Land Dedication or Fees In Lieu Thereof) of the Mountain View City Code to Authorize Streamlined Administrative Approval of Housing Development Projects that are Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66; and to Make Other Minor Modifications to Chapter 28 and Chapter 41 to Achieve Greater Consistency with State Laws, for Internal Consistency within the City Code, and to Align the City Code with Current Permitting Procedures and Practices; and Finding that the Amendments are Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 2 to the Council report). (First reading: 7- 0)
Recommendation(s):
Council Report
ATT 1 - Ordinance Amending Chapter 36 (Zoning)
ATT 2 - Ordinance Amending Chapter 28 and Chapter 41
ATT 3 - Council Report dated May 26, 2026
Attachment(s):
4.3 AB 481 Military Equipment Annual Report and Policy Adoption (Second Reading) Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Renewing Approval of Mountain View Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy, Adopting Updated Military Equipment Use Policy and Finding That This Action is Not Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report). (First reading 7-0)
Recommendation(s):
Council Report
ATT 1 - Ordinance and Exhibit A (MVPD Policy 709: Military Equipment) Attachment(s):
4.4 Annual Homeless Response Contracts and Shelter Crisis Resolution
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funding Agreements with the Recommendation(s):
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 - 5:30 PMCity Council AGENDA AND NOTICE Community Services Agency of Mountain View, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills for Housing-Related Services in an Amount Not to Exceed One Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Dollars ($177,000), and for a Homeless Prevention Direct Financial Assistance Program in an Amount Not to Exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000), 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 Amending Resolution No. 18301 to Extend the Declaration of a Shelter Crisis in the City of Mountain View Through June 30, 2035, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 2 to the Council report).
Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution – Funding Agreements with CSA
ATT 2 - Resolution – Extend Declaration of Shelter Crisis Attachment(s):
4.5 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Funding-Recommended Project
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
2. Accept $165,225 in Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding and appropriate funds to Interim Pedestrian Mall Improvements, Castro Intersections, Project 23-49. (Five votes required) Recommendation(s):
Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution
Attachment(s):
4.6 Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate Program
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee to Amend an Agreement with Silicon Valley Clean Energy to Increase Funding for the Heat Pump Water Heater Program by $500,000, Resulting in a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,000,000, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
Recommendation(s):
Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution
Attachment(s):
4.7 General Municipal Election for Three Councilmembers--November 3, 2026
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Calling a General Municipal Election for the purpose of Electing Three (3) Members of the City Council, Requesting the Board of Supervisors to Authorize the Registrar of Voters to Recommendation(s):
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 - 5:30 PMCity Council AGENDA AND NOTICE Contract for Election Services, Authorizing the City Clerk to Contract with the County of Santa Clara Pertaining to Services to be Performed by the County in Connection with the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and Related Actions, 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 Adopting a 200 -Word Maximum for a Candidate’s Statement of Qualifications and Charging Each Candidate for a Fixed Share of Costs for the Printing, Handling, Translating, and Mailing for the General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 2 to the Council report).
3. Direct the City Clerk to take all necessary actions related to the conduct of the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.
Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution - Calling Election
ATT 2 - Resolution - Candidate Statement
Attachment(s):
4.8 Magical Bridge All-Inclusive Playground, Project 18-36, Rengstorff Park Maintenance/Tennis Building Replacement, Project 21-48, and Fire/Police Training and Classroom Facility at Fire Station 5, Project 20-35-Construction Acceptance
1. Accept Magical Bridge All-Inclusive Playground, Project 18-36, Rengstorff Park, and Maintenance/Tennis Building Replacement, Project 21-48 and authorize the final contract payment.
2. Accept Fire/Police Training and Classroom at Fire Station 5, Project 20-35, and authorize the final contract payment.
Recommendation(s):
Council ReportAttachment(s):
4.9 Amendment to City Code to Govern the Selection of Arguments for City Ballot Measures Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Amending Chapter 2, Article VIII of the Mountain View City Code to Add Section 2.86.25 Governing the Selection of Arguments for City Ballot Measures and to Make Other Clarifying Modifications, to be read in title only, further reading waived, and set a second reading for June 23, 2026 (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
Recommendation(s):
Council Report
ATT 1 - Ordinance
Attachment(s):
4.10 975 Terra Bella Avenue (APN: 153-18-030)-Acquisition of Real Property
1. Approve the acquisition of property located at 975 Terra Bella Avenue (APN: 153-18 -030) owned by Steve Nash and Dennis Ryan, tenants in common in equal parts.
Recommendation(s):
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2. Appropriate $8.65 million from the Park Land Dedication Fund for the acquisition and closing costs of 975 Terra Bella Avenue. (Five votes required)
3. Transfer and Appropriate $350,000 from the Park Land Dedication Fund to San Rafael Avenue Park, Design and Construction, Project 24-36. (Five votes required)
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents and take necessary action related to the acquisition of 975 Terra Bella Avenue (APN: 153-18- 030).
5. Find that in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15325, the acquisition of these properties is categorically exempt as Class 25(f) because the acquisitions preserve lands for park purposes.
Council Report
ATT 1 - Park Land Dedication Fund Commitment
Attachment(s):
4.11 Appointment to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Approve the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee recommendation to appoint James Kuszmaul as the City of Mountain View’s representative to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee for the term beginning on July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2028.
Recommendation(s):
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 City of Mountain View Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts (Government Code Section 3502.3)
Convene a public hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3, to receive a Fiscal Year 2025-26 report on City of Mountain View vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts.
Recommendation(s):
Council ReportAttachment(s):
6.2 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 - 5:30 PMCity Council AGENDA AND NOTICE Convene a public hearing, accept public comment, and provide input to staff on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
Recommendation(s):
Council Report
ATT 1 - Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget Document Attachment(s):
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Charter Modernization - 2026 Ballot Measure
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View: (1) Calling a General Municipal Election and Ordering Consolidation with the Statewide General Election for the Purpose of Submitting to the Voters a Ballot Measure to Amend the City Charter to Modernize and Clarify its Provisions; (2) Authorizing Members of the Council to Author an Argument for the Ballot Measure; (3) Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis; and (4) Authorizing the City Clerk to Contract with the County of Santa Clara for Services to be Performed in Connection with the General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to be read in title only, further reading waived.
Recommendation(s):
Council Report
ATT 1 - Resolution
Attachment(s):
8. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Council at this time.
9. 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.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (650) 903-6399 or by email at [email protected] 48 hours prior to the meeting so the City can make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.160 (b) (1)). If you have a hearing or speech disability, please use the California Relay System at 711, TDD 650-967-0158 or 800-735-2929.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 - 5:30 PMCity Council AGENDA AND NOTICE The City of Mountain View does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, source of income, gender, gender expression or identity, or any other State or Federal protected class in any of its policies, procedures or practices. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, or treatment or employment in, the City of Mountain View programs and activities. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy, please contact the City's Section 504 Coordinator at [email protected] or 650-903-6397.
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ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL:
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Anyone wishing to address the Council in person must complete a blue speaker card indicating the name you would like to be called by when it is your turn to speak and the item number on which you wish to speak. Please complete one blue speaker card for each item on which you wish to speak. Virtual and in-person speakers will be called in order as determined by the Mayor.
Pursuant to Council Policy A-13, an individual speaker shall have up to 3 minutes to address the Council. For any agenda item or for Oral Communications on nonagenda items, if there appears to be a large number of speakers, the Mayor may reduce speaking time to no less than 1.5 minutes per speaker unless there is an objection from Council by majority vote.
If requested in advance of the public input portion of the agenda item to the Mayor or City Clerk, a speaker who represents five or more members of the public in attendance who complete cards but elect not to speak may have up to 10 minutes to address the Council, if the Mayor determines that such extension will reduce the total number of speakers who planned to speak.
An applicant and/or appellant for a zone change, precise plan or quasi-judicial hearing or appeal to the Council shall have up to 10 minutes to address the Council and, with the consent of the Council, two minutes of rebuttal at the conclusion of all public speakers.
The presiding officer may remove or cause the removal of any individual(s) for disrupting a meeting in accordance with California Government Code section 54957.95, as may be amended from time to time. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.9, as may be amended from 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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