COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND VIDEO CONFERENCE, 500 CASTRO ST.,
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 - 5:00 PM
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Draft
Council Chambers and Video Conference, 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041
May 26, 2026
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
CALL TO ORDER1.
At 5:02 p.m., Mayor Ramos called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL2.
Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Mayor Ramos
Present: 6 -
Vice Mayor ClarkAbsent: 1 -
STUDY SESSION3.
3.1 City Decarbonization Goal and Five-Year Plan Approach and Actions The purpose of this Study Session was to review and provide feedback on the City decarbonization goal and draft actions and strategy.
Chief Sustainability and Resiliency Officer Danielle Lee and Assistant City Manager Audrey Seymour presented the item.
At 5:04 p.m., Vice Mayor Clark arrived.
The following members of the public spoke:
Bruce Karney
Alex Brown
(Virtual) Anthony Eulo, on behalf of Silicon Valley Clean Energy. (Virtual) Mary Dateo
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
Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager/Community Manager
Jennifer Logue, City Attorney/Counsel
Heather Glaser, City Clerk/Secretary
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By consensus, the Council generally agreed with the proposed approach to retain the 2045 carbon neutrality goal and develop a five-year implementation plan focused on local actions for building and transportation electrification, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to evolving regulations, funding opportunities, and technologies. The Council largely agreed with the draft action list, with councilmembers offering similar feedback to:
• Expand access to electric vehicle charging, particularly for multifamily housing and workplace charging opportunities for residents who cannot charge at home.
• Strengthen strategies related to mobile home electrification. • Provide biannual implementation updates, including progress indicators or a dashboard-style reporting approach.
At 6:39 p.m., the Study Session concluded.
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION
At 6:45 p.m., Mayor/President Ramos called the meeting to order.
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE1.
Mayor Ramos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL2.
Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos
Present: 7 -
PRESENTATIONS3.
3.1 Bike Month Proclamation
Mayor Ramos presented the proclamation to Tracy Chu on behalf of Great Streets Mountain View.
3.2 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation Mayor Ramos presented the proclamation to Ling Xie, graduate of the City's 2026 Chinese Language Civic Leadership Academy.
3.3 Update on Summer of Soccer World Cup Events and Public Safety and Security Economic Vitality Manager Amanda Rotella provided an update on the City's Summer of Soccer World Cup Events, Public Safety and Security.
The following member of the public spoke:
(Virtual) Deb Henigson from Mountain View, with the Rapid Response Network of Santa Clara County, requested that the City declare its property to be off limits to immigration enforcement activities.
CONSENT CALENDAR4.
Councilmember McAlister recused himself from participating in any discussion or determination about Item
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4.4, Stevens Creek Trail Extension, due to the proximity of his personal residence to the Trail Extension Project.
Councilmember Ramirez pulled Item 4.3 for individual consideration.
MOTION - M/S - Clark/Ramirez - To approve the balance of the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried, except for Items 4.3 and 4.4, by the following vote:
Yes: 7 -
4.1 Repeal and Reenact Article X (Transportation Demand Management) of Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Mountain View City Code to Establish a Citywide TDM Program (Second Reading) Adopt Ordinance No. 8.2026 of the City of Mountain View Repealing and Reenacting Article X of Chapter 19 of the Mountain View City Code to Establish a New Transportation Demand Management Program (Attachment 1 to the Council report). (First reading: 7-0)
4.2 Appoint Committee Members
Adopt Resolution No. 19104 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Appointing Junaid Qurashi to the Downtown Committee and Appointing Merry Yen to the Human Relations Committee (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
4.3 Economic Vitality Strategy Annual Progress Report
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Ramirez for individual consideration.
The following member of the public spoke:
Alexander Amoroso from Mountain View.
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Hicks - To accept the 2026 Economic Vitality Strategy Annual Progress Report with the inclusion of an additional measure of success: explicitly incorporate the percentage of land in Mountain View that is zoned for industrial uses and identify a target percentage.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos 7 -
4.4 Stevens Creek Trail Extension from Dale Avenue/Heatherstone Way to West Remington Drive, Project 20-50-Professional Services Agreement
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a funding agreement with the City of Sunnyvale, and accept $600,000 from the City of Sunnyvale and appropriate to Stevens Creek Trail Extension from Dale Avenue/Heatherstone Way to West Remington Drive, Project 20-50. (Five votes required)
Councilmembers/Boardmembers Hicks, Kamei, McAlister, Ramirez, Showalter, Vice Mayor/Vice President Clark, Mayor/President Ramos
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2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a professional services agreement with BKF Engineers of San Jose, a California corporation (Entity No. 599256), to provide professional design support services for Stevens Creek Trail Extension from Dale Avenue/Heatherstone Way to West Remington Drive, Project 20-50, in a not-to-exceed amount of $846,500.
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos
6 -
Recused: Councilmember McAlister1 -
4.5 Lot 5 Parking Structure, Study and Preliminary Design, Project 23-33-Funding Appropriation Transfer and appropriate $9,500,000 from the In-Lieu Parking Fund to Lot 5 Parking Structure, Study and Preliminary Design, Project 23-33, increasing the project budget from $1,000,000 to $10,500,000. (Five votes required)
4.6 Transportation Priorities for Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Local Investment Plan Related to Senate Bill 63 Revenue Measure
Approve City of Mountain View’s transportation priorities for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s Local Investment Plan for Senate Bill 63 and authorize the City Manager to sign the letter to VTA (Attachment 1 to Council report).
4.7 Increase Appropriations in the Fire Department for Future Reimbursement of County of Santa Clara EMS Trust Funds
Appropriate $34,728 in the Fire Department budget in the General Operating Fund, in anticipation of reimbursement funding from the County of Santa Clara Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund expected to be received shortly after June 30, 2026. (Five votes required.) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS5.
The following members of the public spoke:
Ronny from Mountain View expressed concerns regarding public safety issues with transient individuals downtown.
Erik Poicon from Mountain View spoke in favor of a policy to prohibit immigration facilities and enforcement activity in Mountain View.
Monica Teicher from Mountain View expressed a desire for a guarantee that the City will not cooperate with ICE and will prohibit the use of City property for enforcement activity.
John Scarboro indicated agreement with Erik Poicon and Monica Teicher. (Virtual) Zoe Chien from Mountain View discussed her unofficial model policy proposal for staircase reform. (Virtual) John Schacter advocated for staff to save Shoreline twilight memberships.
PUBLIC HEARINGS6.
6.1 5-Year Update to the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan Water Resources Manager Elizabeth Flegel and Assistant Public Works Director Lisa Au presented the item.
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The following member of the public spoke:
Alexander Amoroso
MOTION - M/S - Clark/McAlister - To hold a public hearing to accept and consider public comments on the Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan as required by California Water Code Section 10642.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos 7 -
6.2 City Code Amendments to Allow Streamlined Administrative Approval for Housing Development Projects Utilizing Assembly Bill 130 and Other Minor Updates
Principal Planner Diana Pancholi and Community Development Director Christian Murdock presented the item.
The following members of the public spoke:
Peter Katz, CEO of the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce. (Virtual) Kevin Ma
MOTION - M/S - Hicks/McAlister - To:
1. Introduce 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, and set a second reading for June 9, 2026 (Attachment 1 to the Council Report).
2. Introduce 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, and set a second reading for June 9, 2026 (Attachment 2 to the Council report).
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos 7 -
6.3 North Bayshore Area Plan Amendment
Assistant City Manager Arn Andrews and Principal Management Analyst Laurel James presented the item.
The following members of the public spoke:
Dr. Tracy Ferea
(Virtual) Mary Dateo
(Virtual) Rashmi
MOTION - M/S - Kamei/Hicks - To Adopt Resolution No. S-186 of the Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community Amending the Shoreline Plan to Incorporate Additional Public Services, Including Schools; Incorporate Existing Precise Plans to Advance the Goals and Purposes of the Shoreline Regional Park Community Act; and, Update Cost and Revenue Projections (Attachment 1 to the Council report) with the addition of an explicit reference to the Burrowing Owl preservation plan.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos 7 -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS7.
7.1 Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan Adoption
Assistant Community Services Director Kristine Crosby presented the item.
The following members of the public spoke:
Alexander Amoroso
Zoe Zaorski from Mountain View.
Dr. Tracy Ferea
Jim Zaorski, on behalf of: Erik Poicon, Silja Paymer, Ida Rose Sylvester, Paul Donohue, Robert Cox, Lisa Matichak, and Sally Lieber.
(Virtual) Dash Leeds, Conservation Coordinator for Sierra Club Loma Prieta chapter. (Virtual) Albert Jeans from Mountain View.
(Virtual) Rashmi
(Virtual) April Webster
(Virtual) Mary Dateo
(Virtual) Ronit Bryant
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MOTION - M/S - Showalter/McAlister - To Adopt the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan (Attachment 1 to the Council report) as amended to recognize the use of Native as defined in the Biodiversity Plan.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos 7 -
MOTION - M/S - Clark/Hicks - At 10:04 p.m., To continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos
5 -
No: Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez2 -
NEW BUSINESS8.
8.1 AB 481 Military Equipment Annual Report and Policy Adoption Captain Matthew Atkins and Lieutenant Laurina Holt presented the item.
There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
MOTION - M/S - McAlister/Ramirez - To Introduce 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, and set a second reading for June 9, 2026 (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos 7 -
COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS9.
Councilmember Hicks stated she attended an Avenidas Board of Directors meeting.
Councilmember Showalter stated she attended a Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency Board of Directors meeting and a Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Executive Committee meeting.
Councilmember Kamei stated she attended a Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors meeting and a Council Youth Services Committee meeting.
By consensus, the Council directed staff to draft a resolution adopting a policy prohibiting the use of City-owned property for immigration enforcement activity, to be considered at the June 23 meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT10.
At 11:02 p.m., Mayor/President Ramos adjourned the meeting.