City Council
City of Sunnyvale
Notice and Agenda
Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
5:00 PMTuesday, June 3, 2025
Sp. Meeting: Closed Session-5 PM | Sp. Joint Meeting City Council & Charter Review Committee-6 PM | Regular Meeting-7 PM | Joint Meeting City Council & Sunnyvale Financing Authority-7 PM
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
5 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
25-0584A
June 3, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Adjourn Special Meeting
6 P.M. SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND CHARTER REVIEW
COMMITTEE
Call to Order
Call to Order in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Public Hearing
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.
Discussion and Direction on Recommendations from Charter Review Committee for Potential Charter Amendments for
Further Study and Ballot Measure Consideration
25-0212B
Recommendation: Alternative 1: Direct the Charter Review Committee to only focus on the three High Priority and one Mid-Priority Potential Charter Amendment that would have the most significant
operational or policy impact for further study and public engagement:
a) City Charter Section 1309-Alternative project delivery methods for public works
b) City Charter Section 605-City Council salaries and
compensation
c) City Charter Section 609-Redistricting commission rules d) City Charter Article 8-City Manager Settlement Authority 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.
June 3, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month25-0475C Recognition of the Department of Public Safety’s 75th
Anniversary
25-0476D
Ceremonial Oath of Office for Board and Commission
Members
25-0040E
PRESENTATION
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
25-03261.A
Recommendation: Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.
Adopt a Resolution to Approve Road Maintenance and
Rehabilitation Proposed Projects List for the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 - Local Streets and Roads Funding Program
25-03501.B
June 3, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to approve the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Updated Proposed Projects List for the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 - Local Streets and Roads Funding Program and find the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) as it is a fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potential significant impact on the environment.
Approve the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Sustainability Speakers Series
25-05741.C
Recommendation: Approve the FY 2025/26 Sustainability Speaker Series topics as proposed by the Sustainability Commission, with the
provision that the implementation of up to four events will be contingent on speaker availability, staffing resources, and available budget. Staff collaborated with the Subcommittee during the development of the proposed Series and generally supports the topics selected.
Reject all Bids Received for the Refurbishment of Water Tank at Wolfe and Evelyn Water Plant Project and Make a Finding that the Action Does not Constitute a “Project” Within the Meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) (PW-25-06)
25-05361.D
Recommendation: Reject all bids received in response to Invitation for Bids PW25-06, Refurbishment of Water Tank at Wolfe and Evelyn Water Plant.
Adopt a Resolution Amending the Classification Plan to add the Classification of Assistant Director of Environmental Services and Make Corresponding Changes to the Salary
Resolution and Schedule of Pay
25-06411.E
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the Classification Plan to add the Classification of Assistant Director of Environmental Services and make corresponding ahanges to the City's Salary Resolution and the Schedule of Pay effective June 4, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT TO JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUNNYVALE FINANCING
AUTHORITY
June 3, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
7 P.M. (OR SOON THEREAFTER) JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND
SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY
Call to Order
Call to Order in the Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Oral Communications
Prior to opening public comment on Oral Communications, the Mayor/Authority Chair 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 and Financing Authority 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 nor the Financing Authority to take action on an item not listed on the agenda. To address the Council and Financing Authority, 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 an Authority Member/Councilmember or the public. To address the Council and Financing Authority, refer to the notice at the end of this agenda.
Approve Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2024
25-05652.A
Recommendation: Approve the Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2024 as submitted.
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.
Annual City Council Public Hearing on FY 2025/26 Budget and Resource Allocation Plan and Establishment of Appropriations Limit and Sunnyvale Financing Authority Public Hearing on FY 25-03453
June 3, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
2025/26 Budget
Recommendation: City Council:
Conduct a Public Hearing to obtain input from the public as required by City Charter Section 1303, the California
Constitution, and the California Government Code. Council can also provide direction to staff on any issue requiring further review before the adoption of the FY 2025/26 Budget on June 17, 2025.
Sunnyvale Financing Authority:
Conduct a Public Hearing on the FY 2025/26 Budget. The
Board can also provide direction to staff on any issue requiring further review before the adoption of the FY 2025/26 Budget on June 17, 2025.
ADJOURN JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY
MEETING
RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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.
Annual Review of Proposed Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2025/26
25-01734
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to solicit public input and provide direction to staff on any fees requiring further review before the June 17, 2025, Council meeting, where the proposed
schedule will be considered for adoption.
Adopt Resolution Enabling the City Manager to Execute and Deliver an Installment Sale Agreement, for up to $50,000,000 in Clean Water State Revolving Funds, Between the City of Sunnyvale and the State Water Resources Control Board, and to Execute All Implementing Documents for Financial
Assistance in Connection with the City’s Water Pollution Control Plant Upgrade Project
25-06025
June 3, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Recommendation: Alternative 1: Adopt Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver an Installment Sale Agreement, for up to $50,000,000 in Clean Water State Revolving Funds, between the City of Sunnyvale and the State Water Resources Control Board, and to execute all implementing documents for financial assistance in connection with the City's Water Pollution Control Plant Upgrade Project.
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Council
-City Manager
CLOSED SESSION
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).
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5:
Significant Exposure to Litigation Under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): A receipt of a communication from a potential plaintiff threatening litigation
25-0671F
Closed Session Report
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
Visit http://Sunnyvale.ca.gov/TCMAC to view the Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar (TCMAC) online.
Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar25-0538
June 3, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
Board/Commission Meeting Minutes25-0576
Information/Action Items25-0598
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
June 3, 2025City Council Notice and Agenda
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.
如需在会议期间使用文字和音语翻译，请点击以下链接：
选择语言并点击“参加”
使用手机耳机收听音频，或阅读设备上的文字记录。
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, 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
June 3, 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.