City Council
City of Sunnyvale
Notice and Agenda
Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
6:00 PMTuesday, May 6, 2025
Special Meeting: Closed Session - 6 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM Meeting online link: https://sunnyvale-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/96111580540 Public Participation and Access
View the end of the agenda for information on:
• Public participation options
• Language access and translation
• Accessibility/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice • Legal notices
6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)
Call to Order
Call to Order in the Council Chambers (Open to the Public).
Roll Call
Public Comment
The public may provide comments regarding the Closed Session item(s). To address the Council, refer to the notice at the end of this agenda. Closed Sessions are not open to the public.
Convene to Closed Session
Convene to Closed Session in the Council Conference Room (Closed to the Public).
Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Attorney
25-0427A
Adjourn Special Meeting
May 6, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Pursuant to Council Policy 7.3.19, City Council will not begin consideration of any agenda item after 11:30 p.m. without a vote. Any item on the agenda that is continued shall be continued to a specific date. Any changes to the agenda will be communicated to the public.
CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order in the Council Chambers.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month25-0471B
Jewish Heritage Month25-0472C
Affordable Housing Month25-0473D
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Prior to opening public comment on Oral Communications, the Mayor may determine it would be impractical to include remote public comment for the purpose of timeliness of the meeting or conducting an orderly meeting.
Oral Communications is the opportunity for the public to address the City Council on items not listed on the agenda and is limited to 15 minutes with a maximum of up to three minutes per speaker (one appearance per speaker). Note the Brown Act does not allow the Council to take action on an item not listed on the agenda. To address the Council, refer to the notice at the end of this agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the consent calendar will be acted upon by one motion unless discussion is requested by a Councilmember or the public. To address the Council, refer to the notice at the end of this agenda.
Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
25-03241.A
May 6, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Recommendation: Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.
Accept Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program Round 26 Grant Funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to Complete a Citywide Pavement Condition
Assessment and Approve Budget Modification No. 20 in the Amount of $18,241
25-04581.B
Recommendation: Accept Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program Round 26 grant funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to complete a citywide pavement condition
assessment to qualify for regional discretionary funds and approve Budget Modification No. 20 in the amount of $18,241.
Award of Contract for the Playground Equipment Replacement 2024 Project at Columbia and Cannery Parks in the Amount of $807,982 to Guerra Construction Group, Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(c), Approve a Budget Modification No. 22 in the Amount of $272,787
(PW25-07)
25-05001.C
Recommendation: Take the following actions:
- Award a contract in substantially the same form as
Attachment 2 to the report in the amount of $807,982 to Guerra Construction Group of Santa Clara;
- Make a finding of a categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15302(c);
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met;
- Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $80,798; and - Approve Budget Modification No. 22 in the amount of
$272,787.
Award of Contract in the Amount of $823,972.80 to VSS
International, Inc. for Annual Slurry Seal 2025 and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)
(PW25-02)
25-05011.D
May 6, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Recommendation: Take the following actions:
- Award a contract in substantially the same form as
Attachment 2 to the report in the amount of $823,972.80 to VSS International, Inc. of West Sacramento, CA;
- Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $82,397;
- 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).
Amend Four Existing Consulting Services Agreements for
On-Call Engineering Support Services for the Water Pollution Control Plant (F25-340)
25-04231.E
May 6, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Recommendation: Take the following actions:
- Approve the first amendment to the agreement with Hazen and Sawyer in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report to extend the term of the Agreement until June 2, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $250,000 for a new not to exceed total of $450,000;
- Approve the first amendment to the agreement with Hydro Science Engineers, Inc. in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report to extend the term of the Agreement until June 6, 2026 and increase the contract amount by
$250,000 for a new not to exceed total of $450,000;
- Approve the first amendment to the agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation in substantially the same form as
Attachment 3 to the report to extend the term of the Agreement until June 22, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $250,000 for a new not to exceed total of $500,000;
- Approve the first amendment to the agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. in substantially the same form as Attachment 4 to the report to extend the term of the Agreement until July 12, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $250,000 for a new not to exceed total of $500,000;
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments when all necessary conditions have been met; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute a future amendment of the agreements for up to one (1) additional year, and to increase compensation subject to budget availability, need and negotiated pricing.
Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Agreement in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $936,000 for Dedicated Internet Access and DDoS Mitigation Service (F25-301)
25-05141.F
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Recommendation: Take the following actions:
- Award a five (5) year contract purchase agreement in the amount of $936,000 for Dedicated Internet Access and DDoS Mitigation Service;
- Authorize the City Manager to authorize a purchase
agreement when all necessary conditions have been met;
- Authorize the City Manager to renew the agreement for up to two (2) additional one-year periods based upon budget availability, need, acceptable pricing and service;
- Authorize the City Manager to increase the agreement up to available budgeted amounts;
- Approve a 10% contingency in the amount not to exceed $93,600; and
- Find the above actions categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301(a).
Review and Adopt Legislative Advocacy Positions and
Long-Term Advocacy Positions Related to Housing Element Certification, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Preventing Homelessness, Fair Energy Distribution and
Pricing, Civil and Human Rights, and the School District (Re)Districting Process
25-05171.G
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation. Approval of the consent calendar constitutes Council approval of six (6) policy positions as presented and outlined in the report.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
To speak on a public hearing/general business item, refer to notice at the end of this agenda. Each speaker is limited to three minutes. For land use items, applicants are limited to 10 minutes for opening comments and five minutes for closing comments.
Consider Approval of the Draft 2025-2030 HUD Consolidated Plan and Draft FY 2025/26 HUD Action Plan and Provide
Direction Regarding Potential Options if Federal Funding is Reduced
25-05512
May 6, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Recommendation: Alternatives 1 & 3: (1) Adopt the draft 2025-2030 HUD Consolidated Plan and 2025/26 Action Plan as show in
Attachments 2 and 3 to this report and (3) In the event that CBDG and/or HOME funds are eliminated or substantially
reduced, evaluate backfilling all HUD funds identified in the 2025/26 Action Plan with other City funds, most likely General Fund, and return to Council with a recommended funding
strategy.
Public Hearing to Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Annual Report to Levy and Collect an Annual Assessment for the Downtown Sunnyvale Business Improvement District (BID) for Fiscal Year 2025/26
25-02763
Recommendation: Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution to confirm the Annual Report and Levy and collect an Annual Assessment for the Downtown Sunnyvale Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Approve Art in Private Development Project - Hunter
Properties/Cityline, Titled Redwood Dawn (Phase 2, Artwork 4 of 4)
25-05664
Recommendation: Alternative 1: Approve Art in Private Development Project - Hunter Properties/Cityline, titled Redwood Dawn (Phase 2, Artwork 4 of 4)
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Council
-City Manager
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
Visit http://Sunnyvale.ca.gov/TCMAC to view the Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar (TCMAC) online.
Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar25-0386
Board/Commission Meeting Minutes25-0393
May 6, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Information/Action Items25-0404
Council Advocacy Letters25-0573
Board/Commission Resignation (Information Only)25-0580
ADJOURNMENT
Public Participation Options
In person public comment:
You may provide public comment by filling out a speaker card (optional) and giving it to the City Clerk.
Online participation:
Members of the public may also attend online. However, the City cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to online technology. Technical difficulties may occur from time to time. Unless required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, the meeting will continue even if technical difficulties prevent online participation.
The Mayor may determine it would be impractical to include remote public comment during Oral Communications.
Online public comment:
To provide audio public comment, connect to the meeting online or by telephone.
Use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak (*9 on a telephone):
Meeting online link: https://sunnyvale-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/96111580540 Meeting call-in telephone number: 833-548-0276 | Meeting ID: 961 1158 0540 (*9 to request to speak | *6 to unmute/mute)
Watch the City Council meeting at http://youtube.com/SunnyvaleMeetings or on television over Comcast Channel 15, AT&T Channel 99
Written public comment:
Email comments to the City Council no later than 4 hours before the meeting at [email protected]. You can also mail or deliver comments to:
City Clerk, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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Public review of items:
You can view reports to council on the City’s website at sunnyvale.ca.gov after 7 p.m. on Thursdays. You can also review reports in person at the City Hall reception desk, 456 W. Olive Avenue, during normal business hours. Any other documents distributed to members of the City Council regarding any open session item on this agenda are available in the Council Chambers on the evening of the Council Meeting. Otherwise, contact the Office of the City Clerk at 408-730-7483 or [email protected] for questions.
Planning a presentation for a City Council meeting?
Visit: http://Sunnyvale.ca.gov/PublicComments
Planning to provide materials to Council?
Please provide the City Council with 12 copies of your materials.
Language Access and Translation
Para acceder a la traducción escrita y en audio durante la reunión, haga clic en el siguiente enlace:
Seleccione su idioma y haga clic en "Attend"
Use sus auriculares/audifonos para escuchar el audio o leer la transcripción en el dispositivo.
在會議期間, 如需要書面和音頻翻譯，請點擊以下鏈接：
選擇語言並點擊參加。
在手機上使用耳機聆聽音頻，或在您的設備上閱讀文字翻譯。
To access written and audio translation during the meeting, click the link below:
Choose Language and Click Attend
Use a headset on your phone for audio or read the transcript on your device.
Spanish and Chinese, Traditional
Translation Link: https://bit.ly/TDDB-6886
Accessibility/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance, please contact the City at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Reach the Office of the City Clerk at 408-730-7483 or [email protected] (28 CFR 35.160 (b) (1)).
LEGAL NOTICES
May 6, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that if you file a lawsuit challenging any final decision on any public hearing item listed in this agenda, the issues in the lawsuit may be limited to the issues which were raised at the public hearing or presented in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at or before the public hearing.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6 imposes a 90 day deadline for the filing of any lawsuit challenging final action on an agenda item which is subject to Code of Civil Procedure 1094.5.