City Council
City of Sunnyvale
Notice and Agenda
Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
5:00 PMTuesday, May 20, 2025
Special Meeting: Study Session - 5 PM | Special Meeting: Special Order of the Day - 6:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM
Meeting online link: https://sunnyvale-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/96111580540 Public Participation and Access
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5 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Call to Order in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Study Session
The public may provide comments regarding the Study Session item(s). To address the Council, refer to the notice at the end of this agenda.
Hollenbeck Avenue Bike Lane Study25-0075A
Adjourn Special Meeting
6:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Special Order of the Day) Call to Order
Call to Order in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call
May 20, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Special Order of the Day
Department of Public Safety Special Awards25-0474B
Adjourn Special Meeting
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
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 City Council Meeting Minutes of April 22, 202525-03851.A Recommendation: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2025 as submitted.
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 202525-03771.B
May 20, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025 as submitted.
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2025 (Board and Commission Interviews)
25-04221.C
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2025 as submitted.
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2025 (Board and Commission Interviews)
25-04291.D
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2025 as submitted.
Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager.
25-03251.E
Recommendation: Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.
Receive and File the City of Sunnyvale Investment Report for First Quarter 2025
25-04511.F
Recommendation: Receive and file the City of Sunnyvale Investment Report for First Quarter 2025.
Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Agreement to Univar Solutions USA, LLC in an Amount not to exceed $450,000 for Sodium Hypochlorite (F25-360)
25-02011.G
Recommendation: Take the following actions:
- Authorize the issuance of a purchase agreement to Univar Solutions USA, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $450,000 for the purchase of sodium hypochlorite; and
- Authorize the City Manager to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the annual purchase order within operating
budgeted appropriation limits if additional quantities are needed for wastewater treatment processes; and
- Authorize the City Manager to renew the purchase
agreement for up to three (3) additional one-year periods, if the BACC regional award contract with Univar Solutions is renewed or extended, subject to the appropriation of funds by the City Council.
Award of Contract to Yunex LLC in the Amount of $608,900 to 25-05371.H
May 20, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Provide, Remove and Install Traffic Signal Controller Cabinet Assemblies, and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301 (F24-261)
Recommendation: Take the following actions:
- Award a contract in substantially the same form as
Attachment 2 to the report in the amount of $608,900 to Yunex LLC;
- Make a finding of categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301;
- Approve a 10% contingency of $60,890; and
- Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement when all conditions are met.
Authorize the First Amendment to Outside Counsel Agreement with Stoel Rives for Litigation Services Pertaining to the Litigation of San Francisco Baykeeper v. City of Sunnyvale (U.S. District Court Case No. 5:20-CV-00824-EJD) Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount by $150,000 for a new Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount of $400,000 and Approve
Budget Modification No. 23 in the Amount of $300,000
25-05671.I
Recommendation: Authorize the City Attorney to execute a First Amendment, in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report, to the Legal Services Agreement with the law firm of Stoel Rives LLP to increase the not-to-exceed amount $150,000 for a new not-to-exceed contract amount $400,000 and approve Budget Modification No. 23 in the amount of $300,000.
Amend the Consultant Services Agreement with Ascent
Environmental, Inc. to Increase Maximum Compensation by $85,680 for a New Not-to-Exceed Amount of $430,625 and
Approve Budget Modification No. 16 in the Amount of $73,243 for Preparation of the Village Center Master Plan
25-02141.J
Recommendation: Approve Budget Modification No. 16 to amend Project 835720 (titled Housing Element Update) in the amount of $73,243 to complete the Village Center Master Plan and approve a
contract amendment with Ascent Environmental, Inc. for a new not-to-exceed amount of $430,625 for additional project tasks.
May 20, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Preliminary Engineer’s Report for the Downtown Parking District Assessment, Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect an Assessment for the Downtown Parking Maintenance District for FY 2025/26, and Set the Date of June 17, 2025 for the Public Hearing on the Proposed Assessment
25-03481.K
Recommendation: Approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 preliminary Engineer's Report for the Downtown Parking District Assessment, adopt a Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect an Assessment for the Downtown Parking Maintenance District for FY 2025/26, and set the date of June 17, 2025 for the public hearing on the levy of the proposed Assessment.
Public Safety Military Equipment Use Annual Report Pursuant to California Assembly Bill No. 481
25-05791.L
Recommendation: Approve Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution regarding the presentation of the Annual Public Safety Military Equipment Use Report, reviewing and renewing the Military Equipment Use Ordinance pursuant to California Assembly Bill No. 481, Finding the uses conformed to Policy, authorizing staff to seek grant funding for equipment, and finding that the Action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
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.
Appoint Applicants to the Arts Commission, Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Commission, Board of Library Trustees, Heritage Preservation Commission, Housing and Human
Services Commission, Human Relations Commission, Parks
and Recreation Commission, Personnel Board, Planning
Commission and Sustainability Commission
25-00392
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation.
Award a Contract to Bulk Handling Systems (BHS), in the 25-03073
May 20, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Amount of $34,545,000 for the Sunnyvale Material Recovery and Transfer (SMaRT) Station® Municipal Solid Waste and Source Separated Recyclables Integrated Processing System (NextGen), Accept an Addendum to the SMaRT Station
Environmental Impact Report, Approve a 1.5% Contingency of $518,175, Award a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of
$2,512,147 to Shredding Systems Incorporated (SSI) for the Purchase of a Pre-load Compactor, Approve a 1.5%
Contingency in the Amount of $37,682, Approve Budget
Modification No. 24 in the Amount of $16,735,288, and Adopt a Resolution Regarding Intention to Issue Solid Waste Revenue Bonds
Recommendation: Alternatives 1-8:
1. Accept Addendum #3 to the previously certified
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearing House No.
89022812);
2. Award a Service Agreement in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to this report in an amount not-to-exceed $34,545,000 to Bulk Handling System (BHS) Inc. of Eugene OR. for the purchase and installation of the SMaRT Station Municipal Solid Waste and Source Separated Recyclables
Integrated Processing System (Nextgen) Project;
3. Approve a 1.5% contingency for the project in an amount not to exceed $518,175;
4. Approve a purchase agreement in the amount of $2,512,147 to Shredding Systems Incorporated (SSI) of Wilsonville OR, for the purchase of a pre-load compactor and approve a 1.5% contingency for the compactor in the amount of $37,682;
5. Approve Budget Modification No. 24 in the amount of
$16,735,288;
6. Adopt a Resolution declaring the intention to reimburse expenditures from the proceeds of solid waste revenue bonds to be issued by the Sunnyvale Financing Authority, and
directing certain actions;
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute both agreements when all necessary conditions have been met; and
8. Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to both contracts to incorporate the contingencies.
Adopt Resolution Amending the City’s Salary Resolution to 25-05314
May 20, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
add a Life Insurance Benefit for Mayor and City
Councilmembers
Recommendation: Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution amending the City's Salary Resolution to add a life insurance benefit for Mayor and City Councilmembers.
Discussion and Consideration of an Appropriation for 2025 Sunnyvale Pride Event
25-06055
Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation. This report was prepared for Council discussion at Council's request.
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 Calendar25-0456
Board/Commission Meeting Minutes25-0463
Information/Action Items25-0524
Council Advocacy Letters25-0611
Follow up from November 19, 2024, Joint City Council Study Session with Board/Commission Chairs/Vice Chairs
25-0629
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.
May 20, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
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
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.
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May 20, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Planning to provide materials to Council?
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Language Access and Translation
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使用手机耳机收听音频，或阅读设备上的文字记录。
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Choose Language and Click Attend
Use a headset on your phone for audio or read the transcript on your device.
Spanish and Chinese, Simplified
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
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.