COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND VIDEO CONFERENCE, 500 CASTRO
ST., MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 - 5:00 PM
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
MEETING MINUTES - Draft
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
Council Chambers and Video Conference, 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041
June 23, 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.-CLOSED SESSION
At 5:00 p.m., Mayor Ramos called the meeting to order.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION)1.
CLOSED SESSION2.
City Attorney Logue announced the items listed for Closed Session.
The following members of the public spoke:
Monica Teicher discussed Item 2.4.
Brandon D. discussed Item 2.4.
At 5:04 p.m., Mayor Ramos recessed the meeting to Closed Session with all Councilmembers present.
2.1 Public Employee Appointment (California Government Code §54957(b)(1)) Title: City Attorney
2.2 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (California Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)); Name of case: San Francisco Baykeeper v. City of Mountain View; City of Sunnyvale; United State District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 20-CV-00824-EJD
2.3 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) (2 potential cases)
2.4 Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) (1 potential case)
At 6:40 p.m., Closed Session concluded.
6:30 P.M.-REGULAR SESSION
Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager/Community Manager
Jennifer Logue, City Attorney/Counsel
Heather Glaser, City Clerk/Secretary
6/23/2026City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Draft CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL1.
At 6:51 p.m., Mayor/President Ramos called the meeting to order.
Mayor Ramos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT2.
City Attorney Logue stated the Council took final action on Item 2.4 on the Closed Session agenda, which was a conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) regarding the initiation of litigation. She stated the Council voted with 5 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 abstentions by Vice Mayor Clark and Councilmember McAlister to authorize the City to join a legal brief with other Bay Area local governments supporting a request for a court order to halt construction of a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Gilroy.
PRESENTATIONS3.
3.1 National Immigrant Heritage Month Proclamation
Mayor Ramos presented the proclamation to Maria Marroquin, Executive Director of the Day Worker Center.
3.2 100th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Mountain View Proclamation Mayor Ramos presented the proclamation to Marina Marinovich, Foundation Grants Committee Chair with the Kiwanis Club of Mountain View.
3.3 Proclamation Honoring City Attorney Jennifer Logue’s Appointment to the Judiciary Mayor Ramos presented the proclamation to City Attorney Logue.
The following members of the public spoke:
Alex Brown from Mountain View discussed Item 3.3.
CONSENT CALENDAR4.
Councilmember Ramirez pulled Item 4.14 for individual consideration.
The following members of the public spoke:
Alexander Amoroso from Mountain View discussed Items 4.7, 4.8, and 4.13. (Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View discussed Item 4.15.
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Kamei - To approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, including updated policy text attached to the Council Q&A document and posted online for Item 4.4.
6/23/2026City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Draft The motion carried, except for Item 4.14, by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmembers/Boardmembers Hicks, Kamei, McAlister, Ramirez, Showalter, Vice Mayor/Vice President Clark, Mayor/President Ramos
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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 10, 2026, February 24, 2026, March 10, 2026, March 24, 2026, and April 14, 2026.
4.2 Amendment to City Code to Govern the Selection of Arguments for City Ballot Measures (Second Reading) Adopt Ordinance No. 13.2026 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.
4.3 Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopt Resolution No. 19112 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriations Limit.
4.4 Modifications to Council Policy A-11, Financial and Budgetary Policy Adopt Resolution No. 19113 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Modifying City Council Policy A-11, Financial and Budgetary Policy, amended to include updated policy text attached to the Council Q&A document and posted online.
4.5 5-Year Update to the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan - Adoption
1. Adopt Resolution No. 19114 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Adopting the City of Mountain View 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 19115 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Adopting the City of Mountain View Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
4.6 Recommended Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Adopt the Recommended Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program by taking the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 19116 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Adopting the Recommended Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program, including All Amendments to Existing Projects, Excluding the Shoreline Regional Park Community.
2. Adopt Resolution No. S-188 of the Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community Adopting the Recommended Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program for the Mountain View Shoreline Regional Park Community, Including Amendments to Existing Projects.
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4.7 Amendment to Strategic Energy Innovations Agreement for Climate Fellow Services Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the existing professional services agreement with Strategic Energy Innovations for Climate Corps Fellow services to extend the term to June 30, 2029, and increase compensation by $503,385.45 for a four-year total not-to-exceed amount of $735,824.45.
4.8 Public Safety Building, Project 20-49-Various Actions
1. Adopt Resolution No. 19117 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing Temporary Closure from Public Access to Parking Lot No. 11 for a Minimum of 66 Consecutive Months Beginning October 2026.
2. Approve the removal and mitigation of 40 Heritage trees at a 2:1 tree replacement ratio with 24” box trees for Public Safety Building, Project 20-49.
3. Approve plans and specifications for Public Safety Building Package 1 - Selective Demolition, Site Preparation, and Utilities Coordination, Project 20-49, and authorize staff to advertise the project for bidding.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to award a construction contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder if the bid is within the estimated project costs for Package 1 of Public Safety Building, Project 20-49, of $5,500,000. Approximately 12.4% of the total costs from preliminary design through construction for the Public Safety Building, Project 20-49, will be funded by the Shoreline Regional Park Community Fund.
4.9 Amendment to the Agreement with Optony Inc. for Technical Support on Solar Energy and Battery Storage Projects
Adopt Resolution No. 19118 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Amend the Professional Services Agreement with Optony Inc. to Increase Compensation by $32,950 for Technical and Financial Advisory Support Services for Municipal Solar and Battery Storage Projects, for a total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $285,950.
4.10 Resilient Facilities Coalition and Proposition 4 Climate Bond Grants Adopt Resolution No. 19119 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Finding That the Action Taken and Activities Approved Herein are Not Projects Subject to California Environmental Quality Act Procedures, and Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee to: (1) Enter Into a Memorandum of Agreement With the Resilient Facilities Coalition (RFC), a Multi-Organization Coalition for Climate and Community Resilience Projects; and (2) Apply for Grant Funds Available Under California Proposition 4 and Related Programs in an Amount Estimated to be a Maximum of $35.0 Million, Including as a Lead or Partner Agency.
4.11 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Resolution-Various Actions
1. Adopt Resolution No. 19120 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Declaring that the City is Authorized to Accept and Incur an Obligation of the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Funds and Enter into and Execute Standard Agreement(s) 213 with the California Department of Housing
6/23/2026City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Draft and Community Development.
2. Appropriate $5,170,000 in Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Funding to Middlefield Complete Streets, Project 22-01. (Five votes required)
3. Approve a mid-year Capital Improvement Program project, Bus Shelter Improvements.
4. Appropriate $330,000 of Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Funding and $45,000 of Conveyance Tax funds to Bus Shelter Improvements. (Five votes required)
5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements and take all necessary actions related to the grant funding.
4.12 Notice of Intention to Vacate Public Street and Easement for Gamel Way Adopt Resolution No. 19121, a Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Mountain View to Vacate the Public Street and Street Easement Known as Gamel Way in its Entirety, and set a date for a public hearing to consider the vacation for September 8, 2026.
4.13 Mountain View Transit Center Mobility Hub Pilot, Project 23-27-Program Supplement Agreement Resolution Adopt Resolution No. 19122 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute Program Supplement No. F027 to Administering Agency - State Agreement for Federal-Aid Projects No. 04-5124F15 with the California Department of Transportation for City of Mountain View Transit Center Mobility Hub Pilot, Project 23-27.
4.14 Council Policy A-13b Community Engagement in Public Meetings This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Ramirez for individual consideration.
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Showalter - To defer action on Council Policy A-13b Community Engagement in Public Meetings to September 2026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos 7 -
4.15 Prohibition on the Use of City Property for Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities Adopt Resolution No. 19123 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Adopting Council Policy A-24 Prohibiting the Use of City Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities.
4.16 Modifications to Council Policy D-13, Mountain View Employee HomeBuyer and Relocation Assistance Program
Adopt Resolution No. 19124 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending City Council Policy D-13, Mountain View Employee HomeBuyer and Relocation Assistance Program.
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4.17 Appointment to the Youth Advisory Committee for the 2026-27 School Year Term Adopt Resolution No. 19125 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Appointing 15 Members and Nine Members-at-Large/Alternates to the Youth Advisory Committee for the 2026-27 School Year Term.
4.18 Acceptance and Appropriation of up to $498,397.20 California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Adopt Resolution No. 19126 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing the Acceptance and Appropriation of a Cannabis Tax Fund Grant from the State of California in an Amount up to Four Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Twenty Cents ($498,397.20) Contingent Upon Award and Receipt of the Grant Funds, to Help Reduce, and Mitigate the Impacts of, Impaired Driving in Mountain View and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Take All Steps Necessary to Receive the Grant Funds.
4.19 Shoreline Golf Links Parking Lot Repaving-Various Actions
1. Approve a midyear Capital Improvement Program project, Shoreline Golf Links Parking Lot Repaving.
2. Acting in its capacity as Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, transfer and appropriate $638,500 of Shoreline Series A Bond Proceeds and $1,161,864 of Shoreline Series B Bond Proceeds from Charleston Road Improvements, Design and Construction, Project 19-34, to the Shoreline Golf Links Parking Lot Repaving Project.
3. Acting in its capacity as Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, transfer and appropriate $2,199,636 of Shoreline Series A Bond Proceeds from Plymouth/Space Park Realignment, Project 20-40, to the Shoreline Golf Links Parking Lot Repaving Project, where the total project budget is 100% from the Shoreline Regional Park Community.
4. Acting in its capacity as Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, appropriate $2,199,636 from the Shoreline Regional Park Community Fund to Plymouth/Space Park Realignment, Project 20-40, where the total project budget is $31,865,952, of which 27% is from the Shoreline Regional Park Community.
5. Authorize the Community Manager or designee to execute a professional services agreement with Sandis Engineers Surveyors and Planners, a California corporation (Entity No. 606309), to provide design and construction support services for Shoreline Golf Links Parking Lot Repaving, in a not-to-exceed amount of $407,000.
4.20 South Bay Salt Pond Restoration, Project 18-53-Various Actions Acting in its capacity as Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community:
1. Authorize the Community Manager or designee to execute a Memorandum of Agreement and a Habitat Easement Deed and Habitat Maintenance Agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to design, construct, and maintain the portions of the project components on City property for the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project Phase II Alviso Pond complex at Pond A1.
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2. Authorize the Community Manager or designee to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the California State Coastal Conservancy (CSCC) to design and construct the erosion protection, and Coast Casey North Levee at Shoreline at Mountain View Regional Park to support the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project Phase II Alviso Pond complex at Pond A1.
3. Authorize the Community Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with Marina Construction Management, Inc., a California corporation (Entity No. 6081240) for South Bay Salt Pond Restoration, Project 18-53, increasing compensation by $150,000 for additional professional services, for a total agreement not-to-exceed amount of $830,000.
4. Find that in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act requirements, the erosion protection improvements at Pond A1 is categorically exempt as Class 1, Existing Facilities, under California Public Resources Code Section 15301.
4.21 Shoreline Sea Level Rise Study Update, Project 21-54-Professional Services Amendment Acting in its capacity as Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community, authorize the Community Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with GHD, Inc., a California corporation (Entity No. 2889127) for Shoreline Sea Level Rise Study Update, Project 21-54, increasing compensation by $400,000 for additional engineering services, for a total amount not to exceed $799,080.
4.22 Special Event Permit, Sound Amplification Permit, and Street Closure for the 11th Annual Oktoberfest Adopt Resolution No. 19127 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View: (1) Approving a Special Event Permit and Sound Amplification Permit for the Oktoberfest Special Event, Subject to Conditions; (2) Approving the Closure of Certain Public Streets in the Downtown Area on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 2:30 a.m., through Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 10:00 p.m., for the Oktoberfest Special Event Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21101(e); and (3) Delegating Authority to the Community Services Director for Future Oktoberfest Events.
4.23 North Shoreline Boulevard and Crittenden Lane Reconstruction, Project 21-41, and South Bay Salt Pond Restoration (Bay Trail Improvements at Pond A2W), Project 18-53-Construction Acceptance
1. Accept North Shoreline Boulevard and Crittenden Lane Reconstruction, Project 21-41, and authorize the final contract payment.
2. Accept South Bay Salt Pond Restoration, Project 18-53 (Bay Trail Improvements at Pond A2W), and authorize the final contract payment.
4.24 Acquisition of Real Property at 909 and 917 San Rafael Avenue, Project 23-47-Various Actions
1. Amend title of Acquisition of Real Property at 909 and 917 San Rafael Avenue, Project 23-47, to Acquisition and Related Site Preparation at 909, 917, and 939 San Rafael Avenue, Project 23-47, and add to the scope site preparation activities at 939 San Rafael Avenue.
2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements, Acquisition
6/23/2026City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Draft and Related Site Preparation at 909, 917, and 939 San Rafael Avenue (939 San Rafael Avenue Demolition), Project 23-47, is categorically exempt as Class 1, Existing Facilities, under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301.
3. Approve plans and specifications for Acquisition and Related Site Preparation at 909, 917, and 939 San Rafael Avenue (939 San Rafael Avenue Demolition), Project 23-47, and authorize staff to advertise the project for bids.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to award a construction contract for 939 San Rafael Avenue demolition to the lowest responsive responsible bidder if the bid is within the estimated project costs for the demolition phase of Project 23-47, of $735,000.
4.25 Newspaper Advertising Bid Award
Award the contract for legal advertising for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to the Daily Journal Corporation, doing business as San Jose Post Record, as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in an amount of $11,500 and authorize the CIty Manager or designee to execute subsequent change orders in an amount not to exceed $13,500, for a total contract amount not to exceed $25,000.
4.26 San Antonio Area Sewer Main Improvements, Project 19-45-Construction Contract and Professional Services Agreement Amendments
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the construction contract with Basset Engineering for San Antonio Area Sewer Main Improvements, Phase 1, Project 19-45, to add $503,000 to the contingency budget for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,064,362.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with Tanner Pacific, Inc., a California corporation (Entity No. 3876190), for an additional amount of $150,000 to provide additional construction management and inspection services for San Antonio Area Sewer Main Improvements, Phase 1, Project 19-45, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $382,740.
4.27 2025-26 North Bayshore Trip Cap Monitoring Reports Review and accept the fall 2025 and spring 2026 North Bayshore Trip Cap Reports
4.28 California Street (West) Complete Street Improvements, Pilot, Project 21-40-Various Actions
1. Accept California Street (West) Complete Street Improvements, Pilot, Project 21-40, and authorize the final contract payment.
2. Transfer and appropriate $243,000 from the San Antonio Public Benefit Fund to California Street (West) Complete Street Improvements, Pilot, Project 21-40. (Five votes required)
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with BKF Engineers, Inc., a California corporation (Entity No. 3696846), for California Street (West) Complete Street Improvements, Pilot, Project 21-40, to add $13,000 for additional design services, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $563,000.
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4.29 Professional Services Agreements for Building Plan Checking and Inspection Services
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a new professional services agreement for Fiscal Year 2026-27 with BPR Consulting Group LLC for building plan checking, inspection, and consultant/professional services in an amount not-to-exceed $600,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a new professional services agreement for Fiscal Year 2026-27 with Shums Coda Associates, Inc. for building plan checking, inspection, and consultant/professional services in an amount not-to-exceed $800,000.
4.30 Increase Appropriations in the Shoreline Golf Links Fund
1. Appropriate $81,000 and $179,000 in the Community Services Department, Shoreline Restaurant- Michaels and Shoreline Golf Links SubFunds, respectively, for increased restaurant and golf operating costs. (Five votes required)
2. Increase revenue appropriations by $81,000 and $179,000 Community Services Department, Shoreline Restaurant- Michaels and Shoreline Golf Links SubFunds, respectively, for increased restaurant and golf operating costs. (Five votes required)
4.31 Lease Agreement for 485 and 495 Clyde Avenue
1. Approve the business terms for a lease agreement between the City of Mountain View and Google, Inc., that includes an option for Google to sell the property to the City, for property located at 485 and 495 Clyde Avenue (APN 160-57-006 and 160-57-007) (Attachment 1 to the Council Report) and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a lease agreement consistent with these business terms.
2. Find that in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15325, the lease and potential acquisition of these properties is categorically exempt as Class 25(f) because the lease and potential acquisitions preserve lands for park purposes.
4.32 Professional Services Agreement for Land Management Assessment Advisory Services Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with Plante Moran, CPAs, P.C., for Land Management System advisory services, including request for proposal development, vendor selection support, and contract and statement of work advisory services, increasing compensation by $174,955 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $397,604.
4.33 Approving Travel and Other Expenses to Attend the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony of the Sister City Relationship per Council Policy A-14
Approve travel for Mayor Ramos and Councilmember Kamei to represent the City at the 50th anniversary commemorative ceremony of the Sister City relationship between Mountain View and Iwata, Japan, and delegate the City Manager or designee to authorize funding of up to $25,000 for travel, ceremonial gifts, and other expenses per Council Policy A-14.
4.34 Cuesta Water Main Incident - Emergency Construction Contract Ratification
6/23/2026City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Draft Ratify the award of an on-call emergency services construction contract with West Valley Construction Company, Inc., a California corporation, (Entity No. 351886) to remediate emergency conditions that arose during the Cuesta Water Main Incident, for a total amount not-to-exceed $600,000.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS5.
Spanish translation services were available for this item.
The following members of the public spoke:
Erik Poicon from Mountain View discussed a potential ICE facility in Gilroy.
Jeongeun (J.E.) Son from Mountain View discussed recreational vehicles parked on Gemini Avenue. (Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View indicated agreement with Erik Poicon.
Jason Clock from Mountain View discussed parking difficulties near Evelyn Park.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS6.
6.1 Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan Adoption
Assistant Community Services Director Brenda Sylvia presented the item.
The following members of the public spoke:
Robert Cox from Mountain View.
Daniel Shane from Mountain View.
Tracy Ferea from Mountain View.
(Virtual) Dashiell Leeds, on behalf of the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter. (Virtual) Bruce England from Mountain View.
(Virtual) Ronit Bryant
(Virtual) Rashmi, on behalf of GreenSpacesMV.
(Virtual) April Webster
MOTION - M/S - Showalter/Hicks - To adopt the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan, including a revised definition of "Functional Species" that reads:
"Species that can be selected for planting to provide specific desired functions as climate resilience, pest resistance, urban compatibility, or naive biodiversity support." The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos 7 -
At 8:41 p.m., Mayor Ramos recessed the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
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7.1 Adoption of Community Ownership Action Plan-Housing Element Program 3.2 Spanish translation services were available for this item.
Housing Director Wayne Chen presented the item.
The following members of the public spoke:
Joan Brodovsky from Mountain View.
Jason Clock from Mountain View.
Alex Brown from Mountain View.
(Virtual) Sandy Perry
(Virtual) Bee Hanson, on behalf of the Mountain View Mobile Home Alliance. (Virtual) Anna Marie Morales, on behalf of the Mountain View Mobile Home Alliance, indicated support for the item.
MOTION - M/S - Kamei/Ramirez - To:
1. Adopt the Community Ownership Action Plan (Attachment 1 to the Council Report).
2. Adopt Resolution No. 19128 of the City Council of the City of Mountain to Transfer and Appropriate $1,000,000 From the Below-Market-Rate Housing Fund to the Acquisition and Preservation Subfund to Fund Community-Owned Housing Projects as Part of the Community Ownership Action Plan.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 19129 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View to Appropriate $425,000 From the General Housing Fund to Fund Capacity-Building Efforts as Part of Implementing the Community Ownership Action Plan.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to establish and implement a process, including appropriate safeguards and eligibility criteria, for evaluating and selecting Community-Owned Housing Projects for funding, and to approve and execute all funding agreements and related documents for selected projects, without returning to City Council, and direct the City Manager or designee to provide notice to City Council and the public of funding decisions within 30 days of executing all project-related funding documents.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos 7 -
7.2 Call a Municipal Election for November 3, 2026, and Place a Measure for Transient Occupancy Tax on the Ballot
Assistant City Manager Arn Andrews presented the item.
6/23/2026City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Draft There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Hicks - To:
Adopt Resolution No. 19130 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 Mountain View City Code Section 33.2 to Authorize City Council to Increase the City's Transient Occupancy Tax; (2) Authorizing Ramos, Clark, and Ramirez 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, and authorizing Mayor Ramos, Vice Mayor Clark, and Councilmember Ramirez to author an argument in favor.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos 7 -
7.3 Resolution Appointing a Retired Annuitant as Interim City Attorney Under Government Code Section 21221(h)
Human Resources Manager Lindsey Bishop presented the item.
There were no public speakers in-person or virtually.
MOTION - M/S - Showalter/McAlister - To:
Adopt Resolution No. 19131 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Appointing Jannie Quinn as an Interim City Attorney Under Government Code Section 21221(h).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos 7 -
PUBLIC HEARINGS8.
8.1 Residential Development Project at 333 Franklin Street Planning Manager George Schroeder presented the item.
Applicant presentation: CEO Jenny Kang and Chief Architect Hau-Ching Liao with Silicon Valley Custom Homes, Inc.
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MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Clark - To:
Adopt Resolution No. 19132 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Conditionally Approving a Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to Construct a Three-Story Multi-Family Building with 11 Apartment Units and Two, Two-Story Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on a Vacant Site Which Previously Contained a Multi-Family Building, Utilizing State Density Bonus Law, and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to Remove Two Heritage Trees on a 0.172-Acre Site Located at 333 Franklin Street (APN: 158-12-069); and Finding the Project to be Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 ("In-Fill Development Projects").
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos
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No: Councilmember McAlister1 -
MOTION - M/S - Clark/Ramos - At 10:06 p.m., to continue the meeting beyond 10:00 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hicks, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Showalter, Vice Mayor Clark, Mayor Ramos
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No: Councilmember McAlister, Councilmember Ramirez2 -
8.2 Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budgets, Fee Modifications, and Funding for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Projects
Finance and Administrative Services Director/Treasurer Derek Rampone presented the item.
The following members of the public spoke:
Loryn Hatten from Sonoma, on behalf of Peninsula Youth Theater.
Daniel Kelly from Mountain View, on behalf of Peninsula Youth Theater.
MOTION - M/S - McAlister/Showalter - To:
Convene a public hearing, accept public comment, and take the following actions necessary for the City of Mountain View, the Shoreline Regional Park Community, and the Mountain View Capital Improvements Financing Authority to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budgets, fee modifications, and funding for the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Projects.
6/23/2026City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Draft City of Mountain View Actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 19133 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View: 1) Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Budget; 2) Appropriating Funds to Cover Expenditures Approved by Said Budget; 3) Authorizing the City Manager or designee to Execute Funding Agreements Consistent with Nonprofit Funding Appropriations in the Adopted Budget; 4) Adjust the Business License Tax Amount by the Annual CPI; and 5) Authorizing the Finance and Administrative Services Director to Adjust Appropriations in Various Funds as Needed to Align with Actual Revenue Earned and Received as Specifically Set Forth Herein, Make Final Adjustments to the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act and Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance Budgets and Fees, Adjust Appropriations Related to the Graham Middle School Site Based on Billed Invoices, and Determine Final Budget Amounts Based on Council Direction.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 19134 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending the City of Mountain View Master Fee Schedule.
3. Commit $2,256,000 of Park Land Dedication Funds to the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Projects (Attachment 3 to the Council report).
4. Adopt Resolution No. 19135 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Salary Plan for Hourly Employees and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Salary Plans for Regular and Hourly Employees.
5. Appropriate $1,800,000 in the Water Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to cover costs associated with the Cuesta water main emergency incident. (Five votes required)
6. Authorize the City Manager (as Director of Emergency Services), or designee, to approve water and sewer bill credits of up to two months or one billing cycle for the 67 households impacted by the Cuesta water main emergency incident.
Mountain View Shoreline Regional Park Community Actions:
7. Adopt Resolution No. S-189 of the Board of Directors of the Shoreline Regional Park Community: 1) Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Shoreline Regional Park Community Budget; 2) Appropriating Funds to Cover Expenditures Approved by Said Budget; and 3) Authorizing the Treasurer to Adjust Appropriations as Needed to Make Payments in Accordance with the Tax-Sharing Agreement with Santa Clara County and the Education Enhancement Reserve Joint Powers Agreement, to Align Appropriations with Actual Revenues Earned and Received as Specifically Set Forth Herein, and Determine Final Budget Amounts Based on Board Direction.
Councilmembers/Boardmembers Hicks, Kamei, McAlister, Ramirez, Showalter, Vice Mayor/Vice President Clark, Mayor/President Ramos
Yes: 7 -
6/23/2026City Council/Shoreline Regional Park Community MEETING MINUTES - Draft COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS9.
Councilmember Showalter stated she traveled to Arizona with Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors to celebrate the completion of the SunZia Wind and Transmission project.
Councilmember Kamei stated she attended Cities Association of Santa Clara County Summer Membership Event and a Council Transportation Committee meeting.
Councilmember McAlister stated he attended the Cities Association of Santa Clara County Summer Membership Event and a Council Transportation Committee meeting.
Mayor Ramos attended the Cities Association of Santa Clara County Summer Membership Event and Association of Bay Area Governments General Assembly meeting.
ADJOURNMENT10.
At 11:05 p.m., Mayor/President Ramos adjourned the meeting.