City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
City Council
6:00 PM Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Vice Mayor Reception - 6 p.m. | Special Meeting: Special Order of the Day - 6:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM
6:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Special Order of the Day) Call to Order
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Linda Sell
Councilmember Charlsie Chang
Councilmember Eileen Le
Present: 7 -
Special Order of the Day
A 26-0126 Recognition of Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (SCVSEFA) Award Winners
Mayor Klein spoke in recognition of the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (SCVSEFA) Award Winners.
Erin Guzman, Executive Director of ESG, Synopsys, spoke in recognition of the SCVSEFA Award Winners.
Veena Jain, SCVSEFA Board President, spoke in recognition of the SCVSEFA Award Winners.
Forrest Williams, SCVSEFA Public Relations Committee Chair, spoke in recognition of the SCVSEFA Award Winners.
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Mayor Klein announced the 2025 SCVSEFA award winners.
Adjourn Special Meeting
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Klein led the salute to the United States flag.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Linda Sell
Councilmember Charlsie Chang
Councilmember Eileen Le
Present: 7 -
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
B 26-0093 Recognition of Outgoing Vice Mayor
Public Comment opened at 7:05 p.m.
Neysa Fligor, Santa Clara County Assessor, spoke in recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.
Julia Miller, Board Member, El Camino Healthcare District, spoke in recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.
Sylvia Leong, Cupertino Union School District Trustee, spoke in recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.
Victoria Low, District Director, State Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens' Office, spoke in recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.
Public Comment closed at 7:10 p.m.
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Mayor Klein provided remarks in appreciation of former Vice Mayor Sell.
Councilmember Sell provided remarks.
Councilmember Le spoke in recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.
Councilmember Chang spoke in recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.
Councilmember Cisneros spoke in recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.
Councilmember Srinivasan spoke in recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.
C 26-0094 Ceremonial Oath of Office for Vice Mayor
Sue Serrone and Mike Serrone administered the ceremonial Oath of Office to Vice Mayor Mehlinger.
Public Comment opened at 7:23 p.m.
Valerie Suares spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.
Tara Martin-Milius spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.
Rose G. spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.
Victoria Low, District Director, State Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens' Office, spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.
Public Comment closed at 7:31 p.m.
Mayor Klein made remarks in honor of Vice Mayor Mehlinger.
Vice Mayor Mehlinger provided remarks.
Councilmember Le spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.
Councilmember Sell spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.
Councilmember Cisneros spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.
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Councilmember Srinivasan spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.
Councilmember Chang spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.
D 26-0270 Muslim American Heritage Month
Mayor Klein spoke in honor of Muslim American Heritage Month.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Russ Melton, Chief Executive Officer, Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, provided a presentation on the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce's mission and announced their upcoming events.
Sharlene Liu, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, provided a presentation proposing potential Council Priority Projects.
Daniel Karpelevith, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, continued the presentation.
Kira Od voiced their concerns regarding 120 volt-lighted arches in public spaces.
Steve Scandalis provided a presentation of community survey results regarding potential changes to the City Charter.
Marie Bernard, Sunnyvale Rotary Club, announced the Sunnyvale Rotary Club annual fundraiser.
Eric Krock shared their concerns regarding potential federal law enforcement operations in Sunnyvale.
Kevin Jackson, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, spoke in support of the proposed Sunnyvale Safe Streets’ Council Priority Project proposals.
Siva H. shared their concerns with the proposed MidPen Housing Corporation development at 295 S. Mathilda Avenue and support for developing senior housing as an alternative.
Uday voiced their concerns with the proposed MidPen Housing Corporation development at 295 S. Mathilda Avenue and support for developing senior housing as an alternative.
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Steve communicated their concerns with the proposed MidPen Housing Corporation development at 295 S. Mathilda Avenue and support for developing senior housing as an alternative.
Andrew G. shared their concerns regarding potential federal enforcement operations in Sunnyvale.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment opened at 8:27 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 8:27 p.m.
Councilmember Le pulled agenda item 1.D for separate consideration.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.C and 1.E through 1.G.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Mehlinger
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Sell
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
7 -
No: 0
1.A 26-0013 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026 as submitted.
1.B 26-0082 Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.
1.C 26-0162 Amend Temporary Personnel Services Agreement with Fire & Risk Alliance LLC to Increase Contract Amount to $338,517 in the Same Form as Attachment 1 to the Report and Extend the
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Term Through January 11, 2027 (F26-233)
Take the following actions:
- Approve Second Amendment to the Temporary Personnel Services Agreement with Fire & Risk Alliance LLC, increasing the contract by $109,617 for a new not-to-exceed total of $338,517 and exercise year two (2) of the three contract extensions through January 11, 2027;
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment when all necessary conditions have been met;
- Authorize the City Manager to increase compensation subject to budget availability, if pricing and services remain acceptable to the City; and - Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract through the final year.
1.D 26-0152 Authorize the Issuance of a Ten-Year Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $16,149,402 to Axon Enterprise, Inc., for Body-Worn Cameras, Tasers, Evidence Cloud Services,
Unlimited Digital Evidence Storage, and a Suite of Public Safety Technology Solutions for the Department of Public Safety and Approve Budget Modification No. 11 in the Amount of $1,248,708 (F26-207)
Public Comment opened at 8:49 p.m.
Andrew G. questioned the privacy implications of the data storage in the Axon environment and how it may be used by federal law enforcement operations.
Public Comment closed at 8:50 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Le seconded the motion to take the following actions:
- Authorize the issuance of purchase agreement to Axon Enterprise Inc., of Scottsdale, AZ in the amount of $16,149,402 plus taxes for body-worn cameras (BWC) (Attachment 1), taser, evidence cloud services, unlimited digital evidence storage, a suite of public safety technology solutions; - Delegate the authority to the City Manager to amend the contract to incorporate Axons RMS to the Master Service Agreement;
- Approve a Budget Modification No. 11 in the amount of $1,248,708; and - Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met.
The motion carried with the following vote:
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Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Mehlinger
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Sell
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
7 -
No: 0
1.E 26-0073 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Application for and Receipt of Prohousing Incentive Program Funds
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Application for and Receipt of Prohousing Incentive Program Funds.
1.F 26-0197 Review and Approve 2026 Board and Commission Annual Work Plans
Approve the 2026 Work Plans as submitted.
1.G 26-0206 Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Salary Resolution and Schedule of Pay to Increase the Councilmember and Mayor Stipend Amounts Pursuant to City Charter Section 605
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Salary Resolution and Schedule of Pay to Increase the Councilmember and Mayor Stipend Amounts Pursuant to City Charter Section 605.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2 26-0104 Annual Review of City’s Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials
City Clerk David Carnahan provided the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 8:55 p.m.
Steve Scandalis advocated for adding limits on the display of personal messaging during public meetings.
Public Hearing closed at 8:58 p.m.
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MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded the motion to approve the proposed revisions incorporated in the 2026 Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials with the following revision to Appendix A - Model of Excellence Member Statement:
- Add a bullet that reads "Be prepared and informed so that I can make worthwhile contributions”.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Mehlinger
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Srinivasan
Councilmember Sell
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
7 -
No: 0
3 26-0248 CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 13, 2026
Determine the 2026 Seating Arrangements for City Council City Clerk David Carnahan provided the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 9:02 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 9:02 p.m.
By consensus and in the order of seniority, Council determined the seating arrangements for 2026 as follow:
Mayor Klein will remain in the Mayor’s seat (Seat 4).
Vice Mayor Mehlinger selected to take Seat 5.
Councilmember Cisneros selected to take Seat 3.
Councilmember Srinivasan selected to take Seat 6.
Councilmember Sell selected to take Seat 2.
Councilmember Chang selected to take Seat 7.
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Councilmember Le selected to take Seat 1.
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Chang reported on a Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee meeting.
Vice Mayor Mehlinger reported on a Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency board meeting.
Councilmember Sell announced they were appointed to the Bay Area Air District Board by the Cities Association of Santa Clara County.
Mayor Klein reported on the Silicon Valley Clean Energy board meeting and announced they were appointed chair for 2026.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Council
None.
-City Manager
City Manager Tim Kirby spoke to the information only items and upcoming deadline to propose Council Priority Projects.
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
26-0015 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
26-0017 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
26-0240 Council Advocacy Letters
26-0155 Quarter Two Update for Year 1 of July 2025 - June 2027 Workplan (Information Only)
26-0252 Board/Commission Resignation (Information Only) 26-0251 Announcement of Council and Mayoral Appointments of Councilmembers to Intergovernmental Assignments
(Information Only)
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.