City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Special Meeting: Closed Session - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM 5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)
Call to Order
Vice Mayor Srinivasan called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Larry Klein
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Russ Melton
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger
Vice Mayor Linda Sell
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Omar DinAbsent: 1 -
Councilmember Din’s absence is excused.
Public Comment
Public Comment opened at 5:33 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 5:33 p.m.
Convene to Closed Session
Council convened to Closed Session in the Council Conference Room at 5:34 p.m.
A 24-0078 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS For 374 Charles Street - APN: 165-13-048
Agency Negotiators: Tim Kirby, City Manager; Chip Taylor, Director of Public Works; Sherine Nafie, City Property
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Administrator
Negotiating Parties: Mark Edward Ferrando
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
B 24-0788 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)
Adjourn Special Meeting
Vice Mayor Srinivasan adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. 7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Klein led the salute to the United States flag.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Larry Klein
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Russ Melton
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger
Vice Mayor Linda Sell
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Omar DinAbsent: 1 -
Councilmember Din’s absence is excused.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Vice Mayor Srinivasan reported that Council met in Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS For 374 Charles Street APN: 16513048 Agency Negotiators: Tim
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Kirby, City Manager; Chip Taylor, Director of Public Works; Sherine Nafie, City Property Administrator Negotiating Parties: Mark Edward Ferrando Under Negotiation: Price and Terms; nothing to 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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Sell announced the 2025 minimum wage increase and invitation to provide community input on AccessSunnyvale, the City's Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system.
Emily Adorable and Judi Pogue, Sunnyvale Cupertino American Association of University Women, invited Council to attend the Multi-generational Climate Change Forum.
Andy shared their concerns regarding the MidPen housing development at the Wells Fargo lot on Charles Street.
Steve provided a presentation on their concerns with housing projects in the West of Mathilda Avenue District and neighborhood cleanliness.
Siva continued the presentation.
Jay Yamanaga, Vice President, Sunnyvale Sister City Organization, communicated their appreciation for the continued partnership with the Sunnyvale.
Genesis Martinez Diaz shared their experience with the Sunnyvale Sister City Organization and traveling to Iizuka, Japan.
Preston Lee shared their experience with the Sunnyvale Sister City Organization and traveling to Iizuka, Japan.
Denise Casey Gallardo provided comments on the Tasman Pedestrian Improvement Plan.
Tim Kerr voice their concerns with Tasman Pedestrian Improvement Plan.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment opened at 7:32 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 7:32 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Sell seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.H.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Mehlinger
Vice Mayor Sell
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Din1 -
1.A 24-0453 Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.
1.B 24-1112 Amend an Existing Consultant Services Agreement and Approve Budget Modification No. 9 to Appropriate $14,810 of Development Enterprise Funds to Complete the Update to the Single-Family Design Techniques Document (Project No.
835190 / CDD 20-01)
Take the following actions:
- Amend an existing Consultant Services Agreement in essentially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report for update to the single-family home design techniques document in the amount of $15,000 for a total not-to-exceed of $114,810; and - Approve Budget Modification No. 9 to appropriate $14,810 of Development Enterprise Funds to complete the update to the Single-Family Design Techniques Document.
1.C 24-1051 Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Nixon-Egli Equipment Company, Inc. in the Amount of $302,548.74 for
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One (1) Leeboy Asphalt Paver (F25-095)
Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $302,548.74 (including tire, delivery fees, and sales tax) for one (1) Leeboy Asphalt Paver to Nixon-Egli Equipment Company, Inc. of Tracy, CA.
1.D 24-1086 Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Downtown Ford Sales, Inc. in the Amount of $402,998.90 for Six (6) F150 Crew Cab 4x4 Lightning Pro Service Trucks (F25-115)
Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $402,998.90 (including tire, delivery fees, and sales tax) for six (6) F150 Crew Cab 4x4 Lightning Pro Service Trucks to Downtown Ford Sales, Inc. of Sacramento, CA.
1.E 24-1130 Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Purchase of 295 Commercial Street and Approve Budget Modification No. 8 in the Amount of
$4,650,000
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement, in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report, negotiate additional terms, conditions, and timelines as necessary, and sign all documents required to close the transaction for the purchase of real property located at 295 Commercial Street for $4,500,000; and approve Budget Modification No. 8 in the amount of $4,650,000.
1.F 24-1144 Adopt a Resolution to Comply with State Housing Laws in Order to Submit a Letter of Interest for the Housing Incentive Pool Funds
Adopt a Resolution to Comply with State Housing Laws in Order to Submit a Letter of Interest for the Housing Incentive Pool Funds.
1.G 24-1145 Adopt a Resolution of Local Support, Authorize the Filing of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Housing Incentive Pool Funds Letter of Interest, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute all Grant-Related Documents for the Poplar Avenue Sidewalk Construction Project, the Sunnyvale
Avenue/California Avenue Signal Upgrade Project and the Mary Avenue/Maude Avenue Signal Upgrade Project
Adopt a Resolution of Local Support, Authorize the Filing of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Housing Incentive Pool Funds Letter of Interest, and
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Authorize the City Manager to Execute all Grant-Related Documents for the Poplar Avenue Sidewalk Construction Project, the Sunnyvale Avenue/California Avenue Signal Upgrade Project and the Mary Avenue/Maude Avenue Signal Upgrade Project.
1.H 24-1136 Approve Council Policy 7.2.20, Reasonable Accommodation for Council and Board/Commission Members
Approve Council Policy 7.2.20, Reasonable Accommodation for Council and Board/Commission Members.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
3 24-0951 Consider and Approve Amendments to Council Policy 1.2.4 (Traffic Calming) to Update Policy Purpose, Thresholds, Measures, and Process (Study Issue DPW 22-06)
At this time, Council heard Public Hearing/General Business Item 3- Consider and Approve Amendments to Council Policy 1.2.4 (Traffic Calming) to Update...
Interim Transportation and Traffic Manager Angela Obeso provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 9:00 p.m.
Siva H. voiced their suggestions to improving the traffic calming policy.
Cyrus Fakhari spoke to the traffic problems at the intersection at Fremont Avenue and Wolfe Road.
Bryce Beagle shared their thoughts on improving road safety and traffic calming.
Jon Blum, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, provided a presentation on how to improve the traffic calming policy.
Sharlene Liu, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, continued the presentation.
Kevin Jackson, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, continued the presentation.
Stephen Meier, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, continued the presentation.
Daniel Karpeleritch communicated their support for the staff recommendation and
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offered further policy suggestions.
Mary Brunkhurst, Sunnyvale Urban Forests Advocates, voiced their support for adding the option of street trees to the traffic calming policy.
Kathy Meagher, Sunnyvale Urban Forests Advocates, spoke to their support for adding the option of street trees to the traffic calming policy and to further address cyclist’s safety concerns.
Steve Burke communicated their concerns with the traffic calming policy and urged Council to prioritize safety.
Shawn Ellis spoke in support of improving the traffic calming policy and to prioritize safety.
Jill Borges shared their traffic safety concerns around Washington Park.
Patricia Nishan spoke to the traffic safety concerns around Washington Park.
David Kesting spoke to the traffic calming needs on Washington Avenue and to improving the traffic calming policy.
Galen Kim Davis spoke to the speed limit +7 Miles Per Hour (MPH) speed limit threshold in the traffic calming policy.
Tim Kerr asked if there are plans for the commercial industrial collectors.
Leia Mehlman spoke to how streets are classified and how that can limit the traffic calming utility.
Agnes Veith shared their support for improving the traffic calming policy.
Sinosh communicated their concerns with the traffic on their residential street and the need to improve traffic calming.
Public Hearing closed at 9:52 p.m.
City Council took a recess at 9:52 p.m. returned at 9:59 p.m. with Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Srinivasan, and Councilmembers Melton, Cisneros, Mehlinger and Sell
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present.
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded the motion to approve Alternatives 1 and 3:
1) Approve Amendments to Council Policy 1.2.4 Traffic Calming as defined in Attachment 3 to the report; and
3) Direct Staff to include a Budget Supplement to fund the recommended changes with the FY2025/26 Recommended Budget and:
- Change the speed limit threshold to +5 Miles Per Hour (MPH); - Exclude high density housing from the signature requirement for a Tier 1 petition, but still conduct outreach;
- Reduce the Tier 2 traffic calming threshold from 60% to 50%; - Include permanent radar signs as an option in Tier 1 traffic calming; - Schedule a 2025 study session on residential speed limits, Assembly Bill (AB) 43-Traffic Safety, and other relevant state legislation; - Schedule a Council and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) check-in in first half of 2027; and
- Update the Mission Statement to read:
Traffic calming employs a combination of physical, visual, and social measures to reduce cut-through traffic and speeding in residential neighborhoods, promote quality of life for residents, improve comfort for non-vehicular road users, and enhance safety for all.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Mehlinger
Vice Mayor Sell
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Din1 -
2 24-1203 CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Appoint Applicants to the Charter Review Committee
City Clerk David Carnahan provided the staff report.
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Public Hearing opened at 11:32 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 11:32 p.m.
City Clerk David Carnahan distributed the paper voting ballots.
City Council took a recess at 11:39 p.m. returned at 11:50 p.m. with Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Srinivasan, and Councilmembers Melton, Cisneros, Mehlinger and Sell present.
City Clerk David Carnahan tallied the votes and reported the results as follows:
Charter Review Committee (11 vacancies)
Ballot One
Council District No. 1
Charles Fraleigh
Vote: 2-0-4 (Abstentions by Councilmember Melton, Cisneros, Mehlinger and Sell) David Newswanger
Vote: 4-0-2 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein and Councilmember Melton) Kathryn Filley
Vote: 3-0-3 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Srinivasan and Councilmember Sell)
Pamela Elliot
Vote: 2-0-4 (Abstentions by Abstentions by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Srinivasan and Councilmembers Melton and Sell)
Sharlene Liu
Vote: 0-0-6 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)
Timothy Oey
Vote: 5-0-1 (Abstention by Councilmember Melton)
Timothy Oey was appointed to the Charter Review Committee.
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Council District No. 2
Gustav Larsson
Vote: 6-0-0
Kristel Wickham
Vote: 4-0-2 (Abstentions by Councilmembers Melton and Sell) Michael Buchanan
Vote: 0-0-6 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)
Stan Hendryx
Vote: 0-0-6 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)
Gustav Larsson was appointed to the Charter Review Committee.
Council District No. 3
Barry Vickrey
Vote: 6-0-0
Galen Davis
Vote: 3-0-3 (Abstentions by Vice Mayor Srinivasan and Councilmembers Melton and Sell)
Ken Olevson
Vote: 5-0-1 (Abstention by Councilmember Sell)
Ravi Narayana
Vote: 0-0-6 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)
Stephen Scandalis
Vote: 2-0-4 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein and Councilmembers Cisneros, Mehlinger and Sell)
Barry Vickrey was appointed to the Charter Review Committee.
Council District No. 4
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Paulette Saldanha
Vote: 6-0-0
Paulette Saldanha was appointed to the Charter Review Committee.
Council District No. 5
Martin Pyne
Vote: 6-0-0
Martin Pyne was appointed to the Charter Review Committee.
Council District No. 6
Gail Rubino
Vote: 6-0-0
Gail Rubino was appointed to the Charter Review Committee.
Ballot Two
Charles Fraleigh (District 1)
Vote: 1-0-5 (Abstentions by Vice Mayor Srinivasan and Councilmembers Melton, Cisneros, Mehlinger and Sell)
David Newswanger (District 1)
Vote: 6-0-0
Galen Davis (District 3)
Vote: 4-0-2 (Abstentions by Vice Mayor Srinivasan and Councilmember Melton) Kathryn Filley (District 1)
Vote: 6-0-0
Ken Olevson (District 3)
Vote: 6-0-0
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Kristel Wickham (District 2)
Vote: 6-0-0
Michael Buchanan (District 2)
Vote: 0-0-6 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)
Pamela Elliott (District 1)
Vote: 1-0-5 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Srinivasan and Councilmembers Melton, Mehlinger and Sell)
Ravi Narayana (District 3)
Vote: 0-0-6 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)
Sharlene Liu (District 1)
Vote: 0-0-6 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)
Stan Hendryx (District 2)
Vote: 1-0-5 (Abstentions by Vice Mayor Srinivasan and Councilmembers Melton, Cisneros, Mehlinger and Sell)
Stephen Scandalis (District 3)
Vote: 2-0-4 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein and Councilmembers Cisneros, Mehlinger and Sell)
David Newswanger, Galen Davis, Kathryn Filley, Ken Olevson and Kristel Wickham were appointed to the Charter Review Committee.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the motion to hear the rest of the agenda.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Mehlinger
Vice Mayor Sell
4 -
No: Councilmember Melton
Councilmember Cisneros
2 -
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Absent: Councilmember Din1 -
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Mehlinger reported on the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) Board of Directors and Caltrain Local Policy Maker Group meetings.
Vice Mayor Srinivasan reported on their attendance of the National League of Cities Summit.
Mayor Klein reported on their attendance of the Silicon Valley Clean Energy board meeting and the Cities Association of Santa Clara County meeting.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
-Council
Councilmember Mehlinger proposed a study issue to study developing a cigarette butt abatement program. Co-sponsored by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Srinivasan and Councilmembers Melton, Cisneros and Sell.
-City Manager
None.
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
24-1134 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
24-1137 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
24-1167 Information/Action Items
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 12:10 a.m.