City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
City Council
4:30 PM Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Special Meeting: Closed Session - 4:30 PM | Special Meeting: Study Session - 6 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM | Joint Meeting with Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 7 PM
4:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)
Call to Order
Vice Mayor Sell called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Linda Sell
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Charlsie Chang
Councilmember Eileen Le
Present: 7 -
Councilmember Mehlinger participated remotely in the meeting under the “Just Cause” provision of the California Government Code Section 54953(j)(2).
Public Comment
Public Comment opened at 4:34 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 4:34 p.m.
Convene to Closed Session
Council convened to Closed Session in the Council Conference Room at 4:35 p.m.
A 25-0904 Closed Session held pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION Name of case: Jose Bejar, Maria De Los
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Angeles Ordaz v. City of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County
Superior Court Case No. Case No. 22CV407016.
B 25-0430 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
Adjourn Special Meeting
Vice Mayor Sell adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Vice Mayor Sell called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Linda Sell
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Charlsie Chang
Councilmember Eileen Le
Present: 7 -
Councilmember Mehlinger participated remotely in the meeting under the “Just Cause” provision of the California Government Code Section 54953(j)(2).
Study Session
C 25-0656 Evaluation of new Revenue Strategies to Fund new and Increasing Service Demands and/or Unfunded Capital
Investments
Finance Director Matt Paulin provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Comment opened at 6:50 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 6:50 p.m.
Adjourn Special Meeting
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Vice Mayor Sell adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Klein led the salute to the United States flag.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Linda Sell
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Charlsie Chang
Councilmember Eileen Le
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Richard MehlingerAbsent: 1 -
Councilmember Mehlinger’s absence is excused.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Vice Mayor Sell reported that Council met in Closed Session held pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION Name of case:
Jose Bejar, Maria De Los Angeles Ordaz v. City of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. Case No. 22CV407016; nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Sell reported that Council met in Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Manager; nothing to report.
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
D 25-0483 Hispanic Heritage Month
Mayor Klein spoke in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Ron Gonzales, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, spoke in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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E 25-0484 Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day
Mayor Klein spoke in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day.
F 25-0485 Workforce Development Month
Mayor Klein spoke in honor of Workforce Development Month.
Senior Management Analyst Chris Bernhardt and Christine Nguyen, Human Resources Representative, Altaflex, spoke in recognition of Workforce Development Month.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Le announced the State of the City and the Department of Public Safety’s 75th Anniversary events.
Daniel Karpelevitch, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, provided a presentation in support of Hollenbeck Avenue bicycle lanes.
Sharlene Liu continued the presentation.
Pedro Valencia Landa shared their concerns with the recent Supreme Court ruling that lifted restrictions on Los Angeles immigration enforcement and advocated for City Council to take actions to support the immigrant community.
Steve Scandalis spoke to their traffic safety concerns regarding the use of electronic bicycles (e-bikes).
Mani Huerta communicated their concerns with the recent Supreme Court ruling that lifts restrictions on Los Angeles immigration enforcement and advocated for City Council to take actions to support the immigrant community.
PRESENTATION
G 25-0171 Impact of Federal Budget Cuts and the County’s Response by Brian Darrow, Special Assistant to the County Executive, County of Santa Clara and Paul Lorenz, Chief Executive
Officer, Santa Clara Valley Healthcare
Otto Lee, Santa Clara County Supervisor; Brian Darrow, Special Assistant to the County Executive; and Paul Lorenz, Chief Executive Officer, Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, provided the presentation.
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Public Comment opened at 9:13 p.m.
Catherine Nelson spoke to their experience serving Sunnyvale residents as a doctor at Valley Health Center Sunnyvale.
Steve Scandalis spoke to their concerns with sales tax Measure A and of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare executive compensation.
Tony Guan voiced their concerns with sales tax Measure A.
Alice communicated their concerns with sales tax Measure A.
Cindy discussed their concerns with sales tax Measure A and Medi-Cal enrollment numbers.
Brian advocated for exploring revenue sources apart from a sales tax measure.
Jonathan Blum spoke in support of addressing the budget shortfalls at Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.
Public Comment closed at 9:28 p.m.
City Council took a recess at 9:29 p.m. and returned 9:35 p.m. with Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers Cisneros, Srinivasan, Chang and Le present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment opened at 9:35 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 9:35 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.I.
The motion carried with the following vote:
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Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Sell
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Mehlinger1 -
1.A 25-0852 Rescind July 1 Action and Approve Amended City Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025
Rescind July 1, 2025 approval of the June 17, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes and approve the amended City Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 as submitted.
1.B 25-0819 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2025 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2025 as submitted.
1.C 25-0333 Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.
1.D 25-0826 Receive and File the City of Sunnyvale Investment Report for Second Quarter 2025
Receive and file the City of Sunnyvale Investment Report for Second Quarter 2025. .
1.E 25-0823 Reject all Proposals Received for the Computerized Maintenance Management System (F24-224)
Reject all proposals received in response to Request for Proposals (RFP) F24-224 Computerized Maintenance Management System.
1.F 25-0872 Authorize the Second 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 $400,000 to a new Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount of $800,000 and
Approve Budget Modification No. 2 in the Amount of $400,000
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Authorize the City Attorney to execute a Second 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 by $400,000 for a new not-to-exceed contract amount $800,000, and approve Budget Modification No. 2 in the amount of $400,000.
1.G 25-0800 Designate a Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference
Ratify the Mayor’s nomination of Councilmember Murali Srinivasan as Voting Delegate and Councilmember Charlsie Chang as Alternate Voting Delegate for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
1.H 25-0886 Authorize the City Attorney to Execute the Participation Agreement to opt in to the Proposed National Opioid
Settlement as a Non-Litigating Entity Involving Opioid
Manufacturer Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Sackler Family
Authorize the City Attorney to sign the Participation Agreement, in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report, on behalf of the City of Sunnyvale to opt in to the Purdue Pharma L.P. and Sackler Family National Opioid Settlement as a Non-Litigating Entity.
1.I 25-0914 Adopt Ordinance No. 3245-25 Declaring the Need for the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority and Declaring that the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority shall Function, and Finding that the Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
Adopt Ordinance No. 3245-25 Declaring the Need for the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority and Declaring that the Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority Shall Function, and Finding that the Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
STUDY SESSION
2 25-0891 Update and Discussion of the Partnership Between the City of Sunnyvale and MidPen Housing Corporation for the Affordable Housing Project at 295 S. Mathilda Avenue
Community Development Director Trudi Ryan provided the staff report and presentation.
Mollie Naber, Director of Housing Development, MidPen Housing; Nevada Merriman, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, MidPen Housing; and Jennifer
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Lu, Senior Project Manager, MidPen Housing, responded to Council Member questions.
Public Comment opened at 10:25 p.m.
Stacie Allen shared their support for the affordable housing project.
Mohammad Roo voiced concerns with the amount of parking planned in the project and the impact on neighbors.
Tim Cheng communicated concerns with the density of the planned project and potential impacts on neighborhood parking and trash on the street.
Uday shared a presentation with concerns about the density of the proposed project.
Siva continued the presentation.
Steve C. shared a presentation outlining how the density of the project does not align with the Downtown Specific Plan.
Yuriana Valencia spoke in support for the affordable housing project.
Johnny Valencia voiced their support for the project and providing housing in Sunnyvale.
Yency Guio communicated their support for the affordable housing project.
Sebastian shared their support for the affordable housing project.
Julian Medina expressed their support for the affordable housing project.
Miranda Guio shared support for the proposed project, in particular for providing affordable housing for children.
Claudia Camacho spoke in support for the affordable housing project.
Juan Alvarez voiced their support for the affordable housing project.
Liz shared concerns with existing limited parking in the neighborhood and the impact this project would have on parking in the neighborhood.
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Angela Rausch, St. Vincent De Paul, shared details of services provided by St.
Vincent De Paul and concerns with how long housing projects can take to complete.
Judi Richards voiced their concerns with the density of the project and limited parking provided for each unit.
Manuel Salazar, SV@Home, communicated support for the proposed project and housing near jobs and transportation.
Daniel Karpelevitch voiced their support for the project and with the amount of parking planned for the project.
Arthi shared concerns with the addition of this proposed project, along with the impacts of existing projects in the neighborhood.
Denica voiced their concerns with the project, including the limited amount of parking proposed.
Agnes Veith shared details of recent rent increases in Sunnyvale and support for continuing to approve housing in Sunnyvale.
Public Comment closed at 11:12 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion to hear agenda item 3.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Sell
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Mehlinger1 -
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
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3 25-0807 Consider Hosting a Semiquincentennial Fourth of July Celebration Event and Approval of Budget Modification No. 3 Library and Recreation Services Director Michelle Perera and Management Analyst Laura Jammal provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 12:05 p.m.
Zachary Kaufman suggested partnering with other cities or organizations to share in the support of an event.
Daniel Karpelevitch shared concerns with hosting a drone show at Baylands Park and support for a drone show downtown.
Public Hearing closed at 12:11 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Direct staff to plan a family festival downtown, similar to the festival held in 2025 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) and approve Budget Modification No. 3 in the amount of $400,000.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Sell
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Mehlinger1 -
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion to hear agenda item 4.
The motion carried with the following vote:
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Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Sell
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Mehlinger1 -
4 25-0416 Introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapters 2.08 and 2.09 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code Relating to Delegation of
Authority to Director of Finance, Methods of Procurement for Purchases of Goods and Services, Methods of Acquisition for Public Works Contracting, and Receipt of Formal Bids and Proposals
Finance Director Matt Paulin and Purchasing Officer David Battaglia provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 12:36 a.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 12:36 a.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Chang seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapters 2.08 and
2.09 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code Relating to Delegation of Authority to the Director of Finance, Methods of Procurement for Purchases of Goods and Services, Methods of Acquisition for Public Works Contracting, and Receipt of Formal Bids and Proposals.
City Clerk David Carnahan read the Ordinance title for the record.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Sell
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
No: 0
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Absent: Councilmember Mehlinger1 -
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded the motion to hear agenda items 5.A, 5.B and 5.C.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Sell
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Mehlinger1 -
ADJOURNMENT TO JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
7 P.M. (OR SOON THEREAFTER) JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Call to Order
Agency Chair/Mayor Klein called the joint meeting of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency meeting to order at 12:41 a.m.
Roll Call
Present - Agency Chair/Mayor Klein
Agency Vice Chair/Vice Mayor Sell
Agency Member/Councilmember Cisneros
Agency Member/Councilmember Srinivasan
Agency Member/Councilmember Chang
Agency Member/Councilmember Le
Absent - Agency Member/Councilmember Mehlinger
Agency Member/Councilmember Mehlinger’s absence is excused.
Oral Communications
None.
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Consent Calendar
Public Comment opened at 12:44 a.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 12:44 a.m.
MOTION: Agency Vice Chair Sell moved and Agency Member Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.C.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Agency Chair Klein
Agency Vice Chair Sell
Agency Member Cisneros
Agency Member Srinivasan
Agency Member Chang
Agency Member Le
No: 0
Absent: 1 - Agency Member Mehlinger
5.A 25-0903 Approve Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2018
Approve the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2018 as submitted.
5.B 25-0922 Approve Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2019
Approve the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2019 as submitted.
5.C 25-0160 Approve Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2022
Approve the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2022 as submitted.
MOTION: Agency Vice Chair Sell moved and Agency Member Cisneros seconded the motion to hear agenda item 6.
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The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Agency Chair/Mayor Klein
Agency Vice Chair/Vice Mayor Sell
Agency Member/Councilmember Cisneros
Agency Member/Councilmember Srinivasan
Agency Member/Councilmember Chang
Agency Member/Councilmember Le
No: 0
Absent: 1 - Agency Member/Councilmember Mehlinger
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
6 25-0830 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sunnyvale and a Resolution of the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sunnyvale Approving, Authorizing, and Directing Execution of an Amended and
Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the Sunnyvale Financing Authority
Finance Director Matt Paulin provided the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 12:47 a.m.
No Speakers
Public Hearing closed at 12:47 p.m.
City Council
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sunnyvale Approving, Authorizing, and Directing Execution of an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the Sunnyvale Financing Authority.
The motion carried with the following vote:
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Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Sell
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Mehlinger1 -
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
MOTION: Agency Vice Chair Sell moved and Agency Member Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve Alternative 2: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sunnyvale Approving, Authorizing, and Directing Execution of an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the Sunnyvale Financing Authority.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Agency Chair Klein
Agency Vice Chair Sell
Agency Member Cisneros
Agency Member Srinivasan
Agency Member Chang
Agency Member Le
No: 0
Absent: 1 - Agency Member Mehlinger
ADJOURN JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Agency Chair/Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 12:49 a.m.
RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Klein reconvened the City Council meeting at 12:49 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS (continued)
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7 25-0858 Appeal of Commission Separation and Consideration of Reinstatement to the Housing and Human Services
Commission
Agenda item not heard.
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Agenda item not heard.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Council
Agenda item not heard.
-City Manager
Agenda item not heard.
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
25-0821 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
25-0854 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
25-0855 New Study Issues and Budget Proposals Sponsored by Council
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting in honor of Former Cupertino Mayor and Councilmember Hung Wei at 12:55 a.m.