City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web Stream |
Comcast Channel 15 | AT&T Channel 99
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Special Meeting: Study Session - 5:30 PM | Special Meeting: Board and Commission Interviews - 7 PM
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
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 May 3, 2022.
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference.
Roll Call
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Gustav Larsson
Councilmember Russ Melton
Councilmember Omar Din
Councilmember Anthony (Tony) Spitaleri
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Glenn HendricksAbsent: 1 -
Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Cisneros and Councilmembers Larsson, Melton, Din and Spitaleri attended via teleconference.
Study Session
A 22-0272 Draft El Camino Real Specific Plan
Mayor Klein recused himself from item A due to a conflict of interest – owning real property within 500 feet of the El Camino Real Specific Plan area, and left the teleconference meeting at 5:32 p.m.
Senior Planner Jeffrey Cucinotta provided the staff report and presentation.
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Public Comment opened at 6:40 p.m.
Ari Feinsmith and Sharlene provided a presentation on the El Camino Real Specific Plan and bicycle considerations within the plan.
Bryce Beagle voiced overall support for the Plan and provided suggestions to further pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Eric Armstrong suggested additional bicycle paths and access in the Plan.
Member of the public voiced displeasure with the lack of open space in the Plan.
Siddharth Kotapati supported more pedestrian and bicycle access within the Plan.
AWarner requested flexibility for commercial uses and continued discussions with property owners.
David Wessel shared support for addressing climate change and supported alternative modes of transit other than automobiles.
Ed Gocka communicated that the Plan should retain commercial zones in the plan area.
Leia Mehlman voiced support for prioritizing pedestrian safety and affordable housing when developing the Plan.
Kenneth Rosales, Planning Senior Associate SV@Home provided suggestions on how to develop successful affordable housing in the Plan.
Matthew Asuncion voiced support for increased pedestrian walkways and accessibility in the Plan.
Stephen Meier shared concerns about the transportation element in the Plan.
Steve Scandalis voiced support for retaining commercial zoning within the Plan.
Alon Golan emphasized the Plan is building new neighborhoods and to consider the opinions of future residents in this Plan.
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Public Comment closed at 7:05 p.m.
Council took a recess at 7:06 p.m. and reconvened at 7:10 p.m. with Vice Mayor Cisneros, Councilmembers Larson, Melton, Din and Spitaleri present via teleconference.
B 22-0032 Board and Commission Interviews
Mayor Klein returned to the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Public Comment opened at 7:12 p.m.
No Speakers.
Public Comment closed at 7:12 p.m.
Council interviewed the following applicants for vacancies on boards and commissions:
Amanda Sun – Sustainability Commission, Planning Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Neela Shukla – Planning Commission, Arts Commission
Gail Rubino – Planning Commission
Radhika Chopra - Board of Library Trustees, Arts Commission Council took a recess at 8:12 p.m. and reconvened at 8:20 p.m. with Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Cisneros and Councilmembers Larsson, Melton, Din and Spitaleri present via teleconference.
Sue Harrison – Housing and Human Services
James Gavney – Sustainability Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Douglas Kunz – Sustainability Commission
Jeffery Nabhan – Sustainability Commission
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Mike Serrone – Planning Commission
Adjourn Special Meeting
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m.