City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
City Council
6:00 PM Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Special Meeting: Closed Session - 6 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM 6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)
Call to Order
Vice Mayor Srinivasan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Russ Melton
Councilmember Omar Din
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Linda Sell
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Alysa CisnerosAbsent: 1 -
Councilmember Cisneros’ absence is excused.
Public Comment
Public Comment opened at 6:01 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 6:01 p.m.
Convene to Closed Session
Council convened to Closed Session in the Council Conference Room at 6:02 p.m.
A 24-0785 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Tina Murphy, Director of Human Resources
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Employee Organization: Public Safety Officers Association (PSOA)
Adjourn Special Meeting
Vice Mayor Srinivasan adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m. 7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 Omar Din
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Linda Sell
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Alysa CisnerosAbsent: 1 -
Councilmember Cisneros’ absence is excused.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Vice Mayor Srinivasan reported that Council met in Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representatives: Tina Murphy, Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Public Safety Officers Association (PSOA): nothing to report.
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
B 24-0355 Picture Book Month
Mayor Klein spoke in recognition of Picture Book Month.
Superintendent of Libraries Garrett Kuramoto spoke in honor of Picture Book
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Month.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Srinivasan announced the upcoming Drive Electric Event and invitation to provide community input on AccessSunnyvale, the City's Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system.
Giridhar Nayak shared their concerns with tree sap impacting bicyclists and pedestrians.
Andrea Wald provided a presentation sharing their concerns with artificial turf fields.
Siva H. provided a presentation regarding their concerns with housing projects in the West of Mathilda Avenue District.
Steve continued the presentation.
Uday V. continued the presentation.
Jasmine A. shared their concerns with the changing neighborhood dynamics taking place along Charles Street.
Rose communicated the need for additional housing services for senior residents.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment opened at 7:39 p.m.
Member of the public requested agenda item 1.D be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Public Comment closed at 7:39 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Din seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.C. and 1.E through 1.H.
The motion carried with the following vote:
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Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Cisneros1 -
1.A 24-0042 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2024 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2024 as submitted.
1.B 24-0450 Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.
1.C 24-0945 Approve Budget Modification No. 4 to Appropriate $1,750,000 in Caltrans Priority Legislative Budget Project Funding for the Lakewood Safe Route to School Project
Approve Budget Modification No. 4 to appropriate $1,750,000 in Caltrans Priority Legislative Budget Project funding for the Lakewood Safe Route to School Project.
1.D 24-0919 Award of Contract to Bellecci & Associates, Inc. for Citywide Waterline Replacement 2025 Design, Bidding, and
Construction Support in the Amount of $1,862,983 and
Approve Budget Modification No. 8 in the Amount of $881,694 (F24-177)
Public Hearing opened at 7:40 p.m.
Member of the public provided comments on the possibility of adding recycled water infrastructure to this waterline replacement project.
Public Hearing closed at 7:42 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the motion to approve the following actions:
- Award a contract to Bellecci & Associates, Inc. of Pleasanton, CA for Citywide
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Waterline Replacement 2025 Design, Bidding, and Construction Support Project in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report in an amount not-to-exceed $1,862,983;
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all the necessary conditions have been met;
- Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $186,298; and - Approve Budget Modification No. 8 in the amount of $881,695.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Cisneros1 -
1.E 24-1041 Award of Contract in the Amount of $1,778,642.00 to Graham Contractors, Inc. for Slurry Seal 2025 B SB1 and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)
(PW24-15)
Take the following action:
- Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report in the amount of $1,778,642 to Graham Contractors, Inc. of San Jose, CA; - Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $177,864; - Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met; and
- Make a finding of a categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c).
1.F 24-0990 Adopt a Resolution Amending the City of Sunnyvale Local Conflict of Interest Code
Adopt a Resolution amending the City of Sunnyvale Local Conflict of Interest Code.
1.G 24-1070 Adopt a Resolution and Approve Updates to Council Policy
7.2.19 (Boards and Commissions) Increasing the Size of the
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Human Relations Commission from Five to Seven Members
Adopt a Resolution and approve updates to Council Policy 7.2.19 (Boards and Commissions) increasing the size of the Human Relations Commission from five to seven members.
1.H 24-1103 Adopt Ordinance No. 3232-24 Amending Section 19.36 (El Camino Specific Plan District) of Article 3 (Zoning Districts, Use and Related Development Regulations) of Title 19
(Zoning) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, Creating
Commercial Allowances for Affordable Housing Developments Adopt Ordinance No. 3232-24 amending Section 19.36 (El Camino Specific Plan District) of Article 3 (Zoning Districts, Use and Related Development Regulations) of Title 19 (Zoning) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, creating commercial allowances for Affordable Housing Developments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2 24-1007 Evaluate and Consider Adoption of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) Pilot Program (Study Issue - CDD 22-07)
Affordable Housing Manager Ernie Defrenchi and Joe Docurti, Dalberg Advisors, provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 9:36 p.m.
Liz Steward spoke in support for adopting a Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot program.
Bruce Paton voiced their support for adopting a GBI pilot program.
Chuck Fraleigh communicated their support for adopting a GBI pilot program and disappointment in the content of the staff presentation.
Mike Serrone shared their support for adopting a GBI pilot program.
Marie Bernard, Executive Director, Sunnyvale Community Services, spoke in support for adopting a GBI pilot program that targets one specific group.
Tara Martin-Milius voiced their support for adopting a GBI pilot program.
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Agnes Veith communicated their support for adopting a GBI pilot program.
Scott Duncan spoke in support of the staff recommendation to Council.
Rose shared their support for adopting a GBI pilot program.
Shaun C. spoke in support for adopting a GBI pilot program.
Gail Rubino spoke in support for adopting a permanent GBI program.
Cortney Jansen communicated their support of adopting a GBI program.
Angela Rausch shared their support for adopting a GBI pilot program.
Morgan Friedlander voiced their concerns with implementing a GBI pilot program.
Public Hearing closed at 10:35 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Din moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the motion to approve Alternatives 1 and 4: 1) Accept the Final GBI Report, including the recommended Programmatic Components; and 4) Direct staff to continue to look for non-City funding opportunities, and report back to Council in one year with a funding update.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Din
Councilmember Mehlinger
Councilmember Sell
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Cisneros1 -
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Mehlinger reported on a recent Caltrain Local Policy Maker Group meeting and on their attendance at the League of California Cities Conference.
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Vice Mayor Srinivasan reported attending a recent Valley Water Board of Directors meeting.
Councilmember Sell reported on a recent Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory committee meeting.
Mayor Klein reported a the recent Bay Conservation Development Commission meeting.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
-Council
Mayor Klein shared their attendance at a Berkeley Space Center event at Moffett Field.
-City Manager
City Manager Tim Kirby announced Sunnyvale was awarded the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program grant to fund a micro-transit program and noted the information only item Study Issues Status Update item.
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
24-0912 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
24-0920 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
24-0950 Information/Action Items
24-1066 New and Continuing 2024 Study Issues Status Update (Information Only)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 11:18 p.m.