City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
City Council
5:00 PM Online, Cottonwood Conference Room,
and Council Chambers, City Hall,
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Special Meeting: Board and Commission Interview - 5 PM | Special Meeting: Study Session - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM
5 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Russ Melton
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Linda Sell
Present: 5 -
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Omar Din
Absent: 2 -
Councilmember Cisneros and Din absences are excused.
Study Session
A 24-0865 Board and Commission Interviews
Public Comment opened at 5:04 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 5:04 p.m.
Council interviewed the following applicant for a vacancy on a commission:
Parthiv Rawal - Heritage Preservation Commission
Adjourn Special Meeting
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Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 5:17 p.m.
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Vice Mayor Srinivasan called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Russ Melton
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Linda Sell
Present: 5 -
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Omar Din
Absent: 2 -
Councilmember Cisneros and Din absences are excused.
Study Session
B 24-0726 Special Events Permitting Process
Library and Recreation Services Director Michelle Perera, Public Works Director Chip Taylor, Environmental Services Director Ramana Chinnakotla and Public Safety Chief Phan Ngo provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 6:55 p.m.
Mike Johnson, Sunnyvale Downtown Association, voiced their support for streamlining the special events permitting process.
Valerie spoke in support for streamlining the special events permitting process.
Prakash Giri shared their experience with the special events permitting process and to how it can be improved.
Public Hearing closed at 7:04 p.m.
Adjourn Special Meeting
Vice Mayor Srinivasan adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
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7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Klein led the salute to the United States flag.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Russ Melton
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Linda Sell
Present: 5 -
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Omar Din
Absent: 2 -
Councilmember Cisneros and Din absences are excused.
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
C 24-0342 Silicon Valley Pride
Agenda item continued to August 13, 2024.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Roel Ovadia shared their safety concerns with the unhoused encampments along Central Expressway.
Stephen Meier voiced their support for increasing traffic calming measures.
Brad Duplantier communicated their concerns with unhoused encampments in Sunnyvale.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment opened at 7:43 p.m.
Member of the public requested agenda item 1.H. be pulled from the Consent
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Calendar.
Public Comment closed at 7:44 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.G.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
5 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
2 -
1.A 24-0136 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2024 (Closed Session)
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2024 as submitted.
1.B 24-0574 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2024 (Closed Session)
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2024 as submitted.
1.C 24-0443 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 24-0617 Award a Contract in the Amount of $1,190,000 to Utility Tree Service, LLC for Street Tree Maintenance Services
Take the following actions:
- Award a contract to Utility Tree Service, LLC in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,190,000 in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report; - Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement when all conditions have been met;
- Authorize the City Manager to increase the quantities under the contract, subject
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to available budget; and
- Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for one (1) additional one-year option, subject to available budget and if pricing and if services remain acceptable to the City.
1.E 24-0703 Authorize the Issuance of a Consultant Services Agreement with Chandler Asset Management Inc., in an Amount not to exceed $700,000 for Investment Management Services
(F24-260)
Authorize the issuance of a two (2) year consultant services agreement to Chandler Asset Management Inc. for investment management services in the amount not-to-exceed $700,000.
1.F 24-0818 Approve Contract Amendment to Biocom California Institute for Life Science Industry Workforce Services
Approve a contract amendment for life science industry workforce development services and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Biocom California Institute in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000, with the contract term starting July 31, 2024, and ending July 30, 2025.
1.G 24-0799 Authorize the City Attorney to Execute the Participation Agreement to opt in to the Proposed Kroger Co. National Opioid Settlement as a Non-Litigating Entity Involving an Opioid Grocery Store Pharmacy Settlement
Authorize the City Attorney to sign the Participation Agreement, in substantially the same form as in Attachment 1 to the report, on behalf of the City of Sunnyvale to opt in to the Kroger Settlement as a Non-Litigating Entity.
1.H 24-0844 Adoption of Revised Resolution Placing a New Main Library General Obligation Bond Measure on Ballot and Consolidating Measure with the November 5, 2024 General Election
Public Hearing opened at 7:46 p.m.
Member of the public provided comments on the ballot language used on the proposed bond measure.
Public Hearing closed at 7:46 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Melton seconded
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the motion to adopt a Revised Resolution Calling a General Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Sunnyvale on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Purpose of Submitting to City Voters an Ordinance to Approve the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds to Finance Municipal Improvements Constituting Public Infrastructure of the City (New Main Library); Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election and Election Services From Santa Clara County; Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis; Setting Priorities for Ballot Arguments.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
5 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
2 -
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2 24-0737 Update on the Human Relations Commission First Year of Work and Use of Interpretation Software (Wordly)
Equity, Access & Inclusion Manager Fernanda Perdomo-Arciniegas provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 8:27 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 8:27 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Receive an update on the Human Relations Commission and use of Wordly.
The motion carried with the following vote:
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Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
5 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
2 -
3 24-0823 Review and Approve Argument Drafted by Mayor Klein and Councilmembers Melton and Mehlinger in Support of Main
Library Bond Ballot Measure or Give other Direction to
Designated Councilmembers to Complete Argument
Public Hearing opened at 8:33 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 8:33 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Vice Mayor Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve the argument drafted in support of the Main Library Bond Ballot Measure with the following directions:
- Task the sub-committee to continue to draft the ballot measure language and include:
- Revising language to not specify the amount of additional open space; - Adding language regarding seismic standards;
- Adding language referencing innovation and knowledge; and - Five signers of the Ballot Measure shall be Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Srinivasan, Councilmembers Melton, Mehlinger and Sell.
The motion carried with the following vote:
4 24-0698 Adopt a Resolution to Cause Charges for Non-Payment of Delinquent Utility Charges to be Placed on the Fiscal Year 2024/25 County of Santa Clara Property Tax Roll
Acting Finance Director Dennis Jaw provided the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 9:04 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 9:04 p.m.
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MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution to cause charges for non-payment of delinquent utility sharges to be placed on the Fiscal Year 2024/25 County of Santa Clara Property Tax Roll.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
5 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Din
2 -
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
None.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
-Council
Councilmember Mehlinger requested an update on the unhoused encampments along Central Expressway.
Interim City Manager Tim Kirby provided an update on the unhoused encampment situation along Central Expressway.
Councilmember Mehlinger asked if the fire danger caused by these encampments is being addressed.
Interim City Manager Tim Kirby explained the type of outreach being performed at these encampments.
Mayor Klein inquired about Santa Clara County’s actions to address the encampments.
Councilmember Melton provided comments on the unhoused encampments along
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Central Expressway and inquired about Santa Clara County’s position on the topic.
Interim City Manager Tim Kirby provided further context regarding Santa Clara County’s position.
Councilmember Melton asked about the costs associated with cleaning up unhoused encampments.
Interim City Manager Tim Kirby provided cost estimates associated with cleaning up unhoused encampments along Central Expressway.
Councilmember Melton inquired if the Governor’s Executive Order directing cities to act on cleaning up unhoused encampments has any impact on Sunnyvale.
Interim City Manager Tim Kirby explained the City’s approach to these initiatives.
Councilmember Sell asked to how community members can get updates on the progress of addressing unhoused encampments.
Interim CIty Manager Tim Kirby provided ways community members can inquire about the unhoused encampment situations.
Mayor Klein provided comments to how residents can best communicate their concerns with Supervisor Lee.
-City Manager
None.
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
24-0765 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
24-0766 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
24-0767 Information/Action Items
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.