City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
City Council
8:30 AM Telepresence Meeting: City Web Stream |
Comcast Channel 15 | AT&T Channel 99
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Special Meeting: Study Issues and Budget Proposals Workshop - 8:30 AM
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to Government Code Subdivision 54953(e), the meeting was conducted telephonically; pursuant to state law, the City Council made the necessary findings by adopting Resolution No. 1089-21, reaffirmed on January 25, 2022.
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. via teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Gustav Larsson
Councilmember Glenn Hendricks
Councilmember Russ Melton
Councilmember Omar Din
Councilmember Anthony (Tony) Spitaleri
Present: 7 -
Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Cisneros and all Councilmembers attended via teleconference.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment opened at 8:32 a.m.
Tara Martin-Milius requested Council prioritize and approve Study Issues that help solve key issues such as climate change and equity.
Ari Feinsmith shared support for Study Issues DPW 21-01 Bike Lanes on Hollenbeck Avenue between El Camino Real and Homestead Road and CDD 19-07 Develop Citywide Guidelines or Criteria for Allowing Reduced Parking for Development Projects and for Future Conversions of Parking to Other Uses.
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Linda Sell, Housing and Human Services Commission Vice Chair voiced the Commission’s support for Study Issue CDD 22-06 Affordable Housing Speaker Series.
Kristel Wickham, Sustainability Commission Chair shared details of the upcoming Sustainability Commission Climate Action Playbook Update: Next Game Plan Development. She communicated the Commission’s ranking of Study Issues ESD 22-01 Complete a Comprehensive Update of the 2013 Feasibility Study for Recycled Water Expansion, DPW 22-04 Street Tree Repopulation with an Equity Lens, DPW 22-01 Fleet Planning for Electric Vehicle Transition and DPW 22-02 Simplify Sidewalk Riding Ordinance (Deferred by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission).
Sharlene Liu shared support for Study Issues DPW 22-01 and CDD 19-07.
Marie Bernard voiced support for Study Issues CDD 22-07 Evaluate a Pilot Program for Universal Basic Income Including Potential Funding Sources, DPW 22-07 Evaluate a Range of Options for On Demand Shuttle Service Including Technology Options, Availability of Electric Shuttles, and Potential Funding Sources, CDD 22-06, CDD 22-02 Establishment of a Safe RV Parking Program, CDD 22-03 Exploring Options to Enable Residents to Age in Place and CDD 21-01 Consider Allowing Expansions/Modifications for Existing Legal Non-Conforming Single-Family Uses in Non-Residential Zoning Districts.
John Cordes requested Council prioritize and approve Study Issues that help solve key issues such as climate change and equity and communicated support for Study Issues DPW 21-01, CDD 19-07, CDD 22-07 and CDD 22-02.
Mark Hlady shared support for Study Issue DPW 21-01.
William Chau communicated support for Study Issue DPW 21-01 and efforts to support bicycling.
Alon Golan voiced support for Study Issues DPW 21-01 and CDD 19-07.
Public Comment closed at 8:59 a.m.
INTRODUCTION BY THE CITY MANAGER
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City Manager Kent Steffens provided an overview and update on the status of prior year study issues.
FISCAL OUTLOOK PRESENTATION
Finance Director Tim Kirby presented the fiscal outlook.
Council took a recess at 10:04 a.m. and reconvened at 10:15 a.m. with all Councilmembers present via teleconference.
OVERVIEW OF THE STUDY ISSUES/BUDGET PROPOSALS PROCESS
Senior Management Analyst Michelle Zahraie provided an overview of the process for ranking of study issues.
REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND PRIORITY SETTING: STUDY ISSUES/BUDGET
PROPOSALS
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MOTION: Councilmember Hendricks moved and Vice Mayor Cisneros seconded the motion to defer Study Issue OCM 21-04 Establishing Local Rules for City Council Campaign Contributions That Would Differ from the Requirements of AB 571.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
6 -
No: Councilmember Melton1 -
MOTION: Councilmember Hendricks moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to defer Study Issue OCM 22-02 Investigate Potential Locations, Funding, and Outreach for Overnight Warming Centers in the City of Sunnyvale During Inclement Weather.
The motion failed with the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hendricks1 -
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No: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
6 -
Using random order voice ranking, Council ranked the following Study Issues:
- 1st OCM 22-01 Permanently Close the 100 Block of Murphy Avenue to Vehicular Traffic: Klein 1, Cisneros 1, Larsson 1, Hendricks 2, Melton 2, Din 1, Spitaleri 1. - 2nd OCM 22-02 Investigate Potential Locations, Funding, and Outreach for Overnight Warming Centers in the City of Sunnyvale During Inclement Weather :
Klein 2, Cisneros 2, Larsson 2, Hendricks 1, Melton 1, Din 2, Spitaleri 2.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Din seconded the motion to drop Study Issue CDD 22-02 Establishment of a Safe RV Parking Program.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Din seconded the motion to drop Study Issue CDD 22-03 Exploring Options to Enable Residents to Age in Place.
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The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Hendricks seconded the motion to drop Study Issue CDD 21-01 Consider Allowing Expansions/ Modifications for Existing Legal Non-Conforming Single-Family Uses in Non-Residential Zoning Districts.
The motion failed with the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
2 -
No: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
5 -
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Larsson seconded the motion to drop Study Issue CDD 22-06 Affordable Housing Speaker Series.
The motion carried with the following vote:
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Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Din seconded the motion to defer Study Issue CDD 19-06 Programs to Encourage Visitation to Heritage and Landmark Resources.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Hendricks seconded the motion to defer Study Issue CDD 19-07 Develop Citywide Guidelines or Criteria for Allowing Reduced Parking for Development Projects and for Future Conversions of Parking to Other Uses.
AMENDMENT TO SUBSTITUTE: Councilmember Larsson moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion to substitute the main motion with a motion to reduce the scope of CDD 19-07 Develop Citywide Guidelines or Criteria for Allowing Reduced Parking for Development Projects and for Future Conversions of Parking to Other Uses, to evaluate single-family and multi-family parking standards in Sunnyvale and compare the standards to other jurisdictions.
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Council took a recess at 11:36 a.m. and reconvened at 11:45 a.m. with all Councilmembers present via teleconference.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Din offered a friendly amendment to include considering and developing guidelines for requests to reduce parking standards in the motion.
Councilmember Larsson declined to accept the friendly amendment.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Din offered a friendly amendment to include directing staff to identify policies from other cities that are worthy of further study.
Councilmember Larsson and Mayor Klein accepted the friendly amendment.
The motion for a substitute motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Larsson moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion to reduce the scope of CDD 19-07 Develop Citywide Guidelines or Criteria for Allowing Reduced Parking for Development Projects and for Future Conversions of Parking to Other Uses, to evaluate single-family and multi-family parking standards in Sunnyvale and compare the standards to other jurisdictions and direct staff to identify policies from other cities that are worthy of further study.
The motion carried with the following vote:
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Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Larsson moved and Councilmember Hendricks seconded the motion to defer Study Issue CDD 18-02 Update and Review of the Heritage Resource Inventory.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Larsson moved and Councilmember Din seconded the motion to defer Study Issue CDD 22-05 Consider Modifications to the Sunnyvale Municipal Code Related to Undergrounding Utilities.
The motion failed with the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Din
3 -
No: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Spitaleri
4 -
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MOTION: Councilmember Hendricks moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to defer Study Issue CDD 22-07 Evaluate a Pilot Program for Universal Basic Income Including Potential Funding Sources.
The motion failed with the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Spitaleri
2 -
No: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
5 -
Using random order voice ranking, Council ranked the following Study Issues:
- 1st CDD 19-07 Develop Citywide Guidelines or Criteria for Allowing Reduced Parking for Development Projects and for Future Conversions of Parking to Other Uses: Klein 1, Cisneros 3, Larsson 2, Hendricks 1, Melton 3, Din 2, Spitaleri 4. - 2nd CDD 21-01 Consider Allowing Expansions/Modifications for Existing Legal Non-Conforming Single-Family Uses in Non-Residential Zoning Districts: Klein 3, Cisneros 2, Larsson 1, Hendricks 4, Melton 5, Din 3, Spitaleri 1. - 3rd CDD 22-07 Evaluate a Pilot Program for Universal Basic Income Including Potential Funding Sources : Klein 2, Cisneros 1, Larsson 5, Hendricks 5, Melton 1, Din 1, Spitaleri 5.
- 4th CDD 22-05 Consider Modifications to the Sunnyvale Municipal Code Related to Undergrounding Utilities: Klein 5, Cisneros 4, Larsson 3, Hendricks 3, Melton 2, Din 4, Spitaleri 2.
- 5th CDD 19-04 Update to the Historical Context Statement to Include Historical Contributions Made by Asian Americans and Other Minority Groups: Klein 4, Cisneros 5, Larsson 4, Hendricks 2, Melton 4, Din 5, Spitaleri 3.
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Council took a recess at 12:51 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all Councilmembers present via teleconference.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Larsson seconded the motion to drop Study Issue DPW 21-05 Pedestrian Improvements on Marion Way between Norman Drive and Oriole Avenue.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Din moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion to modify the scope of Study Issue 22-08 Evaluate the Council Policy for Naming City Parks with the Intention of Incorporating a More Diverse Cultural History in Park Names Including South Asian Culture and Develop a Policy for Renaming Existing Parks to:
- Remove, "research the history of the South-Asian community in Sunnyvale and specifically identify historic figures or events that could be candidates for naming or renaming a park;" and
- Add "and see what parts of the process have left certain cultures such as the South Asian culture" to "review and identify potential changes to the current City process for naming City Parks to incorporate more diverse cultural history.
The motion carried with the following vote:
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Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Hendricks seconded the motion to drop Study Issue DPW 21-01 Fleet Planning for Electric Vehicle Transition.
The motion failed with the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
2 -
No: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
5 -
MOTION: Councilmember Hendricks moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to defer Study Issue DPW 21-01.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
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MOTION: Councilmember Larsson moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to drop Study Issue 20-01 Reducing the City of Sunnyvale’s Fossil Fuel Infrastructure and Equipment .
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Hendricks seconded the motion to drop Study Issue DPW 22-05 Need, Feasibility and Cost Study for Batting Cages in City Open Space for All Sports.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Larsson moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to defer Study Issue DPW 22-01 Fleet Planning for Electric Vehicle Transition.
The motion carried with the following vote:
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Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Spitaleri
6 -
No: Councilmember Din1 -
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Larsson seconded the motion to defer Study Issue DPW 22-07 Evaluate a Range of Options for On Demand Shuttle Service Including Technology Options, Availability of Electric Shuttles, and Potential Funding Sources.
The motion failed with the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
3 -
No: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
4 -
MOTION: Councilmember Larsson moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to defer Study Issue DPW 22-06 Re-evaluate Traffic Calming Program and Policy Including the Thresholds to Begin a Project and Types of Measures Available.
The motion failed with the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Larsson1 -
No: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
6 -
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MOTION: Councilmember Hendricks moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to defer Study Issue DPW 20-13 Lighting of Current and Future City Owned Dog Parks.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Hendricks moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion to defer Study Issue DPW 22-03 Research Possible Causes of and Potential Mitigation Measures for Nuisance Bird Populations in Sunnyvale Public Spaces.
The motion failed with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Councilmember Hendricks
2 -
No: Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
5 -
MOTION: Councilmember Hendricks moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to defer Study Issue DPW 22-04 Street Tree Repopulation with an Equity Lens.
The motion failed with the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hendricks1 -
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No: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
6 -
Using random order voice ranking, Council ranked the following Study Issues:
- 1st DPW 22-03 Research Possible Causes of and Potential Mitigation Measures for Nuisance Bird Populations in Sunnyvale Public Spaces: Klein 4, Cisneros 1, Larsson 1, Hendricks 5, Melton 6, Din 2, Spitaleri 2.
- 2nd DPW 22-06 Re-evaluate Traffic Calming Program and Policy Including the Thresholds to Begin a Project and Types of Measures Available: Klein 1, Cisneros 2, Larsson 5, Hendricks 1, Melton 3, Din 5, Spitaleri 6. - 3rd DPW 22-07 Evaluate a Range of Options for On Demand Shuttle Service Including Technology Options, Availability of Electric Shuttles, and Potential Funding Sources: Klein 2, Cisneros 4, Larsson 6, Hendricks 6, Melton 4, Din 3, Spitaleri 1.
- 4th DPW 22-04 Street Tree Repopulation with an Equity Lens: Klein 5, Cisneros 3, Larsson 2, Hendricks 4, Melton 2, Din 6, Spitaleri 5.
- 5th DPW 20-11 Evaluate Feasibility of Dog Off-leash Hours in Select Sunnyvale Park(s): Klein 3, Cisneros 7, Larsson 4, Hendricks 3, Melton 1, Din 7, Spitaleri 7. - 6th DPW 22-08 Evaluate the Council Policy for Naming City Parks with the Intention of Incorporating a More Diverse Cultural History in Park Names Including South Asian Culture and Develop a Policy for Renaming Existing Parks: Klein 6, Cisneros 5, Larsson 3, Hendricks 7, Melton 7, Din 1, Spitaleri 4. - 7th DPW 20-03 Waste Reduction Initiative in Sunnyvale Parks: Klein 7, Cisneros 6, Larsson 7, Hendricks 2, Melton 5, Din 4, Spitaleri 3.
Council took a recess at 3:50 p.m. and reconvened at 4:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present via teleconference.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Larsson moved and Councilmember Din seconded the motion to defer Study Issue ESD 17-01- Eliminate the Use of Chemical Pesticides on City Owned or Leased Property.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Hendricks seconded the motion to defer Study Issue ESD 22-02- Promotion and Assessment of Sustainable Landscaping Strategies.
The motion failed with the following vote:
Yes: Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
2 -
No: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
5 -
Using random order voice ranking, Council ranked the following Study Issues:
- 1st ESD 22-01 Complete a Comprehensive Update of the 2013 Feasibility Study for Recycled Water Expansion: Klein 1, Cisneros 1, Larsson 1, Hendricks 1, Melton
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1, Din 1, Spitaleri 1.
- 2nd ESD 22-02 Promotion and Assessment of Sustainable Landscaping Strategies: Klein 2, Cisneros 2, Larsson 2, Hendricks 2, Melton 2, Din 2, Spitaleri 2.
LIBRARY AND RECREATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Din moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to drop Study Issue LRS 22-01 Transparency in Permitting for Field Use at Local Parks.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Cisneros
Councilmember Larsson
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Spitaleri
7 -
No: 0
As the one remaining Library and Recreation Service Department Study Issue, LRS 20-03- Assessment of Needs for Additional Outdoor Sports Programs and Facilities, is considered ranked first for all Councilmembers.
AVAILABILITY OF RANKING/NEXT STEPS
Senior Management Analyst Michelle Zahraie provided closing remarks and reported the Study Issues ranking results would be made available on the City website.
CLOSING REMARKS
City Manager Kent Steffens and Mayor Klein provided closing remarks.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 4:27 p.m.