City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
City Council
5:00 PM Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Special Meeting: Closed Session - 5 PM | Special Meeting: Study Session - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM
5 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Closed Session)
Call to Order
Vice Mayor Din called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Omar Din
Councilmember Russ Melton
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Linda Sell
Present: 7 -
Public Comment
Public Comment opened at 5:03 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 5:03 p.m.
Convene to Closed Session
Council convened to Closed Session in the Council Conference Room at 5:04 p.m.
A 24-0166 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Attorney
Adjourn Special Meeting
Vice Mayor Din adjourned the meeting at 5:31 p.m.
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5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Vice Mayor Din called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Omar Din
Councilmember Russ Melton
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Linda Sell
Present: 7 -
Study Session
B 24-0091 Sunnyvale Public Library Outreach Results
Director of Public Works Chip Taylor, Assistant City Engineer Allison Boyer, Director of Library & Recreation Services Michelle Perera, and David Schnee, Group 4 Architecture provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Comment opened at 6:54 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 6:54 p.m.
Adjourn Special Meeting
Vice Mayor Din adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Klein led the salute to the United States flag.
ROLL CALL
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Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Omar Din
Councilmember Russ Melton
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Linda Sell
Present: 7 -
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Vice Mayor Din reported that met in Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Title: City Attorney; nothing to report.
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
C 24-0084 Recognition of Outgoing City Attorney
Mayor Klein and City Manager Kent Steffens spoke in honor of the outgoing City Attorney John Nagel.
City Attorney John Nagel provided remarks on their service as Sunnyvale City Attorney.
Public Comment opened at 7:18 p.m.
Glen Hendricks voiced their appreciation to City Attorney John Nagel for their years of service.
Steve Scandalis shared their experiences with City Attorney John Nagel.
Tara Martin Milius communicated their appreciation to City Attorney John Nagel for their years of public service.
Public Comment closed at 7:23 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Smyan Shanbhag spoke in support of Silicon Valley (SV) Hopper as another public transportation option for residents and students.
Leela Menon communicated their support for SV Hopper as a public transportation option that will address commuting concerns for students.
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Aayushma Adhikari shared their support for SV Hopper as a public transportation option for residents and students.
Elisa Floyd, Student Trustee, Fremont Union High School District Board, communicated their support for SV Hopper and the need for alternative transportation options for students.
Mike Serrone voiced their support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper service.
Peggy Brewster, Sunnyvale Equity in Education (SEE), spoke in support of SV Hopper and how it could be used to study the feasibility of permitted shuttles in North Sunnyvale.
Eric Krock communicated their support for the proposed study issue to explore converting the PG&E lots into open park space.
Rod Sinks provided a presentation on how SV Hopper can benefit Sunnyvale and its residents.
Mike Johnson, Executive Director, Sunnyvale Downtown Association, spoke in support of a Sunnyvale partnering with SV Hopper to provide additional transportation options to residents.
Margaret Lawson shared their support for SV Hopper service in Sunnyvale.
Lauren Ledbetter, SEE, voiced their support for SV Hopper and advocated for a budget modification to support the service.
Truth shared their appreciation for Sunnyvale allowing remote public comment as a way to participate in public meetings.
Reena Agarwal spoke in support for expanding SV Hopper transportation services to Sunnyvale.
Tara Martin-Milius communicated their support for Sunnyvale partnering with SV Hopper.
Kristal Wickham provided their support for SV Hopper starting service in Sunnyvale.
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Agnes Veith spoke in support for SV Hopper’s transportation services.
Daniel Howard communicated alternative public transportation options to consider when deciding whether or not to partner with SV Hopper.
Councilmember Sell announced details for the current recruitment for the Personnel Board.
City Council took a recess at 8:18 p.m. and reconvened at 8:26 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment opened at 8:26 p.m.
Kristal Wickham requested agenda item. 1.G be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Public Comment closed at 8:27 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Din moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.F. and 1.H.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Din
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Sell
7 -
No: 0
1.A 24-0193 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of November 28, 2023 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 28, 2023 as submitted.
1.B 24-0195 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023 as submitted.
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1.C 24-0012 Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.
1.D 24-0189 Adopt a Resolution Enabling the City of Sunnyvale to Amend a Financing Agreement with the State of California for up to $322,060,000 in Clean Water State Revolving Funds to Fund the City of Sunnyvale Secondary Treatment and Dewatering Facilities Project
Adopt a Resolution enabling the City of Sunnyvale to amend a Financing Agreement with the State of California for the new amount of $322,060,000 in Clean Water State Revolving Funds to fund the Secondary Treatment and Dewatering Facilities Project.
1.E 24-0159 Award of Consultant Service Agreement with a Contract Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,200,000 to V & A Consulting
Engineers, Inc. for WPCP Yard Piping Condition Assessment (F24-001) and Find the Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15378(a)
Take the following actions:
- Award a Consultant Service Agreement in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report in an amount not-to-exceed $1,200,000 to V & A Consulting Engineers, Inc. of Oakland;
- Approve an 8.3% contingency in the amount of $100,000; - Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met; and
- Find the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a).
1.F 24-0098 Award of Consultant Services Agreement with a Contract Amount Not-to-Exceed $831,398 to BKF Engineers for Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Trail Project (F23-173) and Find the Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (a)
Take the following actions:
- Award a Consultant Services Agreement in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report in an amount not-to-exceed $831,398 to BKF Engineers
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of San Jose;
- Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $83,140;
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met; and
- Find the Project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (a).
1.G 24-0096 Award of Contract to Balch Petroleum Contractors and Builders, Inc. in the Amount of $997,850 for Upgrading of Fuel Tanks at Corporation Yard Project; Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c); and Approval of Budget Modification No. 9 in the amount of $285,000 (PW23-22)
Public Hearing opened at 8:32 p.m.
Kristal Wickham questioned if installing underground fuel tanks is the best option and if this action aligns with Sunnyvale’s climate goals.
Public Comment closed at 8:34 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the motion to take the following actions:
- Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report in the amount of $997,850 to Balch Petroleum Contractors and Builders, Inc.; - Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $97,785; - Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met;
- Make a finding of a categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c); and - Approve Budget Modification No. 9 in the amount of $285,000.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Din
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Sell
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No: 0
1.H 24-0095 Adopt a Resolution to Summarily Vacate an Unimproved Portion of a Street Easement (9224 O.R. 225) Located
Adjacent to 1225 Vienna Drive
Adopt a Resolution to summarily vacate an unimproved portion of the 66-foot wide street easement (9224 O.R.) located adjacent to 1225 Vienna Drive; and authorize and direct the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the Resolution, attested by the City Clerk under seal, with the Santa Clara County Recorder's Office.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2 24-0092 Selection of Vice Mayor for a One-Year Term Effective January 9, 2024
Mayor Klein opened the floor for nominations for Vice Mayor.
Vice Mayor Din nominated Councilmember Melton to serve as Vice Mayor. They accepted the nomination.
Councilmember Sell nominated Councilmember Srinivasan to serve as Vice Mayor.
They accepted the nomination.
Mayor Klein closed the nominations and invited the nominees to speak to their nomination.
Councilmember Melton provided remarks.
Councilmember Srinivasan provided remarks.
Public Hearing opened at 8:54 p.m.
Truth spoke in support of nominating a Vice Mayor from a diverse background.
Public Hearing closed at 8:56 p.m.
City Council discussed the nominees for Vice-Mayor.
Mayor Klein called for the vote on the first nominee, Russ Melton.
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The nomination failed with the following vote:
Yes: 2 - Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
No: 0
Abstain: 5 - Mayor Klein
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
Mayor Klein called for the vote on the second nominee, Murali Srinivasan.
The nomination carried with the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
No: 0
Councilmember Srinivasan was selected to serve as Vice Mayor for a one-year term effective January 9, 2024, expiring on the first regular meeting in January 2025.
Councilmember Srinivasan provided additional comments on their selection as Vice Mayor.
Yes: Vice Mayor Din
Councilmember Melton
2 -
No: 0
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Abstain: Mayor Klein
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Sell
5 -
3 24-0093 Appoint Councilmembers to Intergovernmental Assignments; Ratify Appointments of Councilmembers Made by Outside
Agencies; Take Action to Modify, Create, or Terminate Council Subcommittees; Approve Amendments to Council Policy 7.2.19 (Boards and Commissions)
Public Hearing opened at 9:18 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 9:18 p.m.
1.a. Community Member Appointments
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Din seconded the motion to appoint Alex Bonne to the VTA - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
No: 0
1.b. Board and Commission Liaison Assignments
MOTION: Councilmember Din moved and Councilmember Sell seconded the motion to appoint Councilmembers to Board and Commission Liaison Assignments with the following modification from the staff report: Councilmember Mehlinger to be the Council Liaison for the Heritage Preservation Commission from July - Dec. 2024.
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The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
No: 0
1.c. Council Subcommittees – Standing Committees
Councilmembers expressed interests and preferences in appointments to standing committees.
MOTION: Councilmember Din moved and Vice Mayor Srinivasan seconded the motion to appoint Councilmember Cisneros the Subcommittee of Board and Commissions by replacing Mayor Klein and no changes to the standing committee – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Distribution Subcommittee.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
No: 0
1.d. Appointments to External IGR Agencies
Councilmembers expressed interests and preferences in appointments to external intergovernmental agencies.
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MOTION: Councilmember Din moved and Vice Mayor Cisneros seconded the motion to approve the following appointments to external IGR agencies:
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) General Assembly: Srinivasan Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) General Assembly, Alternate: Din Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) Board of Directors:
Mehlinger
Santa Clara County Comprehensive Expressway Planning Study Policy Advisory Board: Cisneros
Santa Clara County Comprehensive Expressway Planning Study Policy Advisory Board, Alternate: Sell
North Valley (NOVA) Job Training Consortium Workforce Board Nomination Committee: Cisneros
Moffett Field Restoration Advisory Board (RAB): Mehlinger San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water System Financing Authority (RFA) Board of Directors: Mehlinger
South Bay Salt Ponds Restoration Project Stakeholders: Mehlinger Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SCCEA) Board of Directors: Klein Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SCCEA) Board of Directors, Alternate:
Srinivasan
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors: Din Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) State Route (SR) 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board (PAB): Srinivasan
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) State Route (SR) 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board (PAB), Alternate: Mehlinger
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee (PAC): Sell Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee (PAC), Alternate:
Cisneros
Water Emergency Transportation Authority Community Advisory Committee:
Mehlinger
Valley Water Commission: Cisneros
Valley Water Commission, Alternate: Srinivasan
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
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Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
No: 0
2.a. Mayor Klein announced appointments outlined in 2.a. would be announced at a future Council meeting.
2.b. Mayor Klein announced appointments outlined in 2.b. would be announced at a future Council meeting.
3.a. Appointments Made by Outside Agencies
MOTION: Councilmember Din moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to ratify outside agency appointments as written.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Din moved and Vice Mayor Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve amendments to Council Policy 7.2.19 on Board and Commissions included in the report.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein
Councilmember Melton
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Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
No: 0
City Council took a recess at 9:39 p.m. and returned at 9:46 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
4 24-0097 Approve Calendar Year 2024 Community Events and Neighborhood Grant Program Applications
Youth and Family Resources Manager Angela Chan provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 10:06 p.m.
Martin Pyne commented on how to foster additional neighborhood associations in the less represented areas of Sunnyvale.
Public Hearing closed at 10:08 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Approve Option 1 funding levels for Community Events with the reduction of $587 from the Holi event and approve Option 2 funding levels for Neighborhood Grants.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
No: 0
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5 24-0201 Amend the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials Related to Remote Public Comment During Oral Communications
City Attorney John Nagel provided the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 10:33 p.m.
Martin Pyne voiced the need for further guidance to Board and Commission Chairs on how to implement such a policy.
Agnes Veith spoke to the need for training and guidance to Board and Commission Chairs on how to implement the policy.
Ruth Silver Taube communicated their concerns with limiting remote public comment during oral communications.
Public Hearing closed at 10:37 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to eliminate remote public comment during oral communications.
MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE: Councilmember Din moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the motion to substitute the entirety of the motion with "approve Alternative 1: Amend the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials as shown in Attachment 1 to the report."
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Cisneros offered a friendly amendment to add the language “in the event that it would be impracticable to entertain remote public comment during oral communications for the purpose of timeliness or conducting an orderly meeting” to the policy change. Councilmember Din and Mehlinger accepted the friendly amendment.
The substitute motion as amended carried with the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
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Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Din moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Amend the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials as shown in Attachment 1 to the report, adding, “in the event that it would be impracticable to entertain remote public comment during oral communications for the purpose of timeliness or conducting an orderly meeting.” The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
No: 0
At this time Council heard agenda item 7.
7 24-0157 Appointment of Interim City Attorney and Approval of Employment Agreement
Director of Human Resources Tina Murphy provided the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 11:22 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 11:22 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Din moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Appoint Rebecca Moon as Interim City Attorney and authorize the Mayor to execute the employment agreement in substantially the form attached to the report.
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The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
No: 0
8 24-0094 Determine the 2024 Seating Arrangements for City Council City Clerk David Carnahan provide the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 11:27 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 11:27 p.m.
By consensus and in the order of seniority, Council determined the seating arrangements for 2024 as follows:
Mayor Klein will remain in the Mayor’s seat (Seat 4).
Vice Mayor Srinivasan selected to take Seat 5.
Councilmember Melton selected to take Seat 3.
Councilmember Cisneros selected to take Seat 7.
Councilmember Din selected to take Seat 1.
Councilmember Mehlinger selected to take Seat 6
Councilmember Sell selected to take Seat 2.
MOTION: Councilmember Din moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to continue agenda item 24-0001 to the January 23, 2024 City Council meeting.
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The motion failed with the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
No: 4 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
6 24-0001 Review the Council Policy 7.3.19 (Council Meetings) Process for City Council Colleague Memorandums to Propose new
Agenda Items and Consider Amendments to the Process
and/or an Extension of the Process Beyond January 31, 2024 City Clerk David Carnahan provided the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 11:33 p.m.
Member of the public spoke in favor of allowing Councilmembers to individually agendize items on their own.
Public Hearing closed at 11:35 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Din moved and Councilmember Sell seconded the motion to approve Alternative 3: Amend Council Policy 7.3.19 (Council Meetings) to make the process for City Council Colleague Memorandums to propose new agenda items permanent.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
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No: 0
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Din seconded the motion to hear the remainder of agenda items.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
No: 2 - Mayor Klein
Councilmember Cisneros
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Klein provided a report on a recent Silicon Valley Clean Energy Board meeting.
Councilmember Mehlinger reported on a Caltrain Local Policy Marker Group memorandum that they received.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
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MOTION: Councilmember Sell moved and Councilmember Din seconded the motion to agendize an item to explore the viability of the Silicon Valley (SV) Hopper service operating in Sunnyvale and potential grant opportunities.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Melton offered a friendly amendment to consider discontinuing Study Issue DPW 23-06-Evaluate Range of Options for Shuttle Service and Alternative Transportation Options for Fremont and Homestead High School Students Who Live in North Sunnyvale, if the SV Hopper program is pursued. Councilmember Sell and Din accepted the friendly amendment.
The motion as amended carried with the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
No: 0
Councilmember Melton proposed a budget issue to increase staffing levels of the Traffic Safety Unit. Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Srinivasan, and Councilmembers Cisneros, Din, Mehlinger, and Sell co-sponsored the budget issue.
Councilmember Melton proposed a budget issue implement the burglary suppression unit year-round. Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Srinivasan, and Councilmembers Cisneros, Din, Mehlinger, and Sell co-sponsored the budget issue.
Councilmember Melton proposed a study issue to evaluate current service levels and explore ways to improve the service of the Sunnyvale’s vehicle abatement program. Councilmember Din co-sponsored the budget issue. -City Manager
City Manager Kent Steffens announced the information only report Comparison of Sunnyvale Development Fees and Processing Times to Comparable Cities (Residential Development).
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
24-0072 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
24-0073 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
24-0074 Information/Action Items
24-0191 Comparison of Sunnyvale Development Fees and Processing Times to Comparable Cities (Residential Development)
24-0085 Council Advocacy Letters
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting in honor of Patrick Scott at 11:59 p.m.