City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Special Meeting: Closed Session-5:30 PM | Special Meeting: Special Order of the Day-6:30 PM | Regular Meeting-7 PM | Joint Meeting City Council & Sunnyvale Financing Authority-7 PM
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)
Call to Order
Vice Mayor Mehlinger called the meeting to order at 5:31 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 -
Public Comment
Public Comment opened at 5:32 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 5:32 p.m.
Convene to Closed Session
Council convened to Closed Session in the Council Conference Room at 5:33 p.m.
A 26-0224 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Heather Ruiz, Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Sunnyvale Employees’ Association (SEA)/IFPTE Local 21 and Service Employees International
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Union (SEIU)
Adjourn Special Meeting
Vice Mayor Mehlinger adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m. 6:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Special Order of the Day) Call to Order
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 6:34 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
B 26-0282 Department of Public Safety Special Awards
Mayor Klein spoke in recognition of the Public Safety Special Awards.
Public Safety Chief Pistor spoke in honor of the Public Safety Special Award.
Captain Dzanh Le presented the Public Safety Special Awards to award winners.
Adjourn Special Meeting
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Klein led the salute to the United States flag.
ROLL CALL
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Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember Linda Sell
Councilmember Charlsie Chang
Councilmember Eileen Le
Present: 7 -
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Vice Mayor Mehlinger reported that Council met on May 19, 2026, in Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of Case: 1230 Oakmead Parkway, LLC. v. City of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County Superior Court Case Number:
25CV457580; nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Mehlinger reported that Council met in Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representatives: Heather Ruiz, Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Sunnyvale Employees’ Association (SEA)/IFPTE Local 21 and Service Employees International Union (SEIU); nothing to report.
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
C 26-0012 Ceremonial Oath of Office for Board and Commission Members
City Clerk David Carnahan lead the ceremonial oath of office for Board and Commission Members.
D 26-0283 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month
Mayor Klein spoke in honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month.
Saldy Suriben, Senior Management Analyst, Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ Affairs, spoke in recognition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month.
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Vice Mayor Mehlinger spoke in honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Cisneros announced a Community Equity Assessment Forum event.
Russ Melton, Chief Executive Officer, Sunnyvale Chambers of Commerce, provided a presentation announcing the Art and Wine Festival and the Sunnyvale Chambers of Commerce inaugural golf tournament.
Angie Hinson, Las Palmas Green and Serene, spoke to the Las Palmas Park renovation project and aim to collaborate with City staff.
Alexsandra Karwasiecka voiced their support for keeping an open space recreational area at Las Palmas Park.
Arti Chavan communicated their support of preserving the open space recreation area at Las Palmas Park.
Karen Gough shared their concerns with the Las Palmas Park renovation project webpage and how past community surveys were conducted.
Judy Mehta spoke in support for keeping an open space recreational area at Las Palmas Park.
Andrea Wald shared their support for preserving Las Palmas Park as an open space recreational area.
Mary Brunkhorst provided a presentation of their concerns with the treatment of the heritage valley oak at Butcher’s Corner.
Peggy Quillinan spoke to Las Palmas Park and questioned how Sunnyvale designates neighborhood parks versus community parks.
Kim M. voiced their support for keeping an open space recreational area at Las Palmas Park.
Robert Keatiey shared their support for preserving Las Palmas Park as an open
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space recreational area and reallocating funds for future surveys on the park renovation to unhoused services.
Charles O. questioned why certain Las Palmas Park renovation project options were being considered and suggested Congressman Ro Khanna is supportive of such efforts.
Jacklin Merie shared their data security concerns with how FLOCK fixed Automated License Plate
Reader data is being accessed.
Bill Kasper spoke in support of continuing current barbecue and fire pit polices and protections.
Cortney Janson shared their appreciation for the sidewalk maintenance being done at Fairwood Elementary School.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment opened at 7:49 p.m.
Afsaneh Jabbar requested agenda item 1.C be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Public Comment closed at 7:49 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.B and 1.D through 1.I.
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 26-0161 Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
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Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.
1.B 26-0489 Award a Contract to Columbia Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $1,072,981.80 for Sunnyvale Avenue/California Avenue Traffic Signal Project and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301(c) (PW26-10)
Take the following actions:
- Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report in the amount of $1,072,981.80 to Columbia Electric, Inc. of San Leandro, CA; - Make a finding of categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c); - Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met: and
- Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $107,298.
1.C 26-0501 Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Agreement to Univar Solutions USA, LLC in the Amount of $375,000 for Sodium Hydroxide (F26-452)
Public Hearing opened at 7:51 p.m.
Afsaneh Jabbar shared their concerns with the operation of the oxidation pond at the wastewater treatment facility.
Public Hearing closed at 7:54 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to take the following actions:
- Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $375,000 to Univar Solutions USA, LLC of Chicago, IL to provide sodium hydroxide at the Water Pollution Control Plant (Plant) from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; - Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement when all necessary conditions have been met;
- Authorize the City Manager to increase the not-to-exceed amount for this contract during the approved contract term and optional extensions, subject to available budget and if pricing and service remain acceptable to the City; and - Authorize the City Manager to renew the purchase agreement for up to three (3) additional one-year periods, consistent with the Bay Area Chemical Consortium (BACC) contract terms, subject to the appropriation of funds by the City Council.
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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.D 26-0536 Reject the Sole Proposal for Equipment Foundations for Sunnyvale SMaRT Station NextGen Project (F26-377)
Reject the sole bid in response to the Invitation for Bids (IFB) F26-377 for the Equipment Foundations for Sunnyvale SMaRT Station NextGen Project.
1.E 26-0450 Public Safety Military Equipment Use Annual Report Pursuant to California Assembly Bill No. 481
Adopt a Resolution Regarding the Presentation of the Annual Public Safety Military Equipment Use Report and Renewing the Military Equipment Use Policy Pursuant to California Assembly Bill No. 481 and Finding the Uses Conformed to Policy.
1.F 26-0142 Appoint a City of Sunnyvale Member Representative to the Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee
Approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission's recommendation to appoint Leia Mehlman as Sunnyvale’s community member representative for the VTA BPAC for a two-year term, which begins on July 1, 2026 and ends on June 30, 2028.
1.G 26-0191 Adopt a Resolution Calling a General Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Sunnyvale on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Councilmembers from Districts 1, 3 and 5; Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election and Election Services from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors; and Providing Regulations for Candidates'
Statements
Adopt a Resolution Calling a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of
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Sunnyvale on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Councilmembers to Districts 1, 3 and 5; requesting consolidation with the Statewide General Election and Election Services from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors; and providing regulations for Candidates’ Statements.
1.H 26-0530 Approval of the Payment of City Traffic Control Costs Associated with the Special Event Permit for the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce 2026 Art and Wine Festival with City Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $6,000 from the Council Set Aside
Approve the payment of City Traffic Control Costs Associated with the Special Event Permit for the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce 2026 Art and Wine Festival with City funds in an amount not to exceed $6,000 from the Council Service Level Set-Aside.
1.I 26-0562 Adopt Ordinance No. 3254-26 to Amend Title 9 (Public Peace, Safety or Welfare) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code by Adding a New Chapter 9.29 Regulating the Sale and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide
Adopt Ordinance No. 3254-26.
ADJOURNMENT TO JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUNNYVALE FINANCING
AUTHORITY
7 P.M. (OR SOON THEREAFTER) JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND
SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY
Call to Order
Authority Chair/Mayor Klein called the joint meeting of the City Council and Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting to order at 7:55 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: 7 - Authority Chair / Mayor Larry Klein
Authority Vice Chair / Vice Mayor Richard Mehlinger
Authority Member / Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Authority Member / Councilmember Murali Srinivasan
Authority Member / Councilmember Linda Sell
Authority Member / Councilmember Charlsie Chang
Authority Member / Councilmember Eileen Le
Absent: 0 -
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Oral Communications
None.
Consent Calendar
Public Comment opened at 7:59 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 7:59 p.m.
MOTION: Authority Member Sell moved and Authority Member Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve agenda item 2.A.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Authority Chair Klein
Authority Vice Chair Mehlinger
Authority Member Cisneros
Authority Member Srinivasan
Authority Member Sell
Authority Member Chang
Authority Member Le
No: 0
2.A 26-0269 Approve Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2025
Approve the Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2025 as submitted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
3 26-0207 City Council Public Hearing on FY 2026/27 Budget and Resource Allocation Plan and Establishment of Appropriations Limit, Sunnyvale Financing Authority Public Hearing on FY 2026/27 Budget, and City Council Review of FY 2026/27
Proposed Fees and Charges
Finance Director Matt Paulin provided the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 8:11 p.m.
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Stephanie Johnson, Sunken Gardens Ladies Club, advocated for establishing a reduced senior rate at the Sunken Gardens golf course.
Sara Shavir spoke in support of Council Priority Project 2026-13: Reinventing and Revitalizing Sunnyvale's Safe Routes to School Program to keep Sunnyvale students safe.
Marie Bernard, Executive Director, Sunnyvale Community Services, shared their concerns with the loss of federal funding towards social safety net programs and CalFresh (California's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
Zachary Kaufman questioned where the proposed FY 2026/27 City Budget is available on the City's agenda management platform, Legistar.
David Fylstra, Board President, Leadership Sunnyvale, advocated for increasing the City's grant funding support for Leadership Sunnyvale.
Margaret Lawson spoke to their support for increasing the City's grant funding support for Leadership Sunnyvale.
Tara Martin-Milius, Executive Director, Leadership Sunnyvale, communicated their support for increasing the City's grant funding support for Leadership Sunnyvale.
Bruce Paton, Leadership Sunnyvale, advocated for increasing the City's grant funding support for Leadership Sunnyvale.
Agnes Veith, Sunnyvale Community Services, spoke in support for increasing the City's funding to Sunnyvale Community Services.
Stephen Meier shared their concerns with the cost of massage therapist permitting fees.
Public Hearing closed at 8:47 p.m.
No action taken.
Council took a recess at 8:53 p.m. and reconvened at 9:02 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
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ADJOURN JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY
MEETING
Authority Chair/Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m.
RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Klein reconvened the City Council meeting at 9:02 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
At this time Council heard agenda item 7.
7 26-0503 Proposed Project: Take the following Actions:
a. Find that the Proposed Actions are Exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308;
b. Adopt a Resolution to Establish Lower Density Residential Objective Design Standards for Single-family Dwellings, Two-family Dwellings and Dual Urban Opportunity (DUO)
Housing Developments, and Repeal the Single-Family Home Design Techniques;
c. Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Sunnyvale Municipal
Code Title 19 (Zoning) to Amend Chapter 19.32 (Building Heights, Lot Coverages and Floor Area Ratios) and Repeal and Replace Chapter 19.80 (Design Review) to Implement the Lower Density Residential Design Standards, and to Amend Chapter 19.79 (Accessory Dwelling Units [ADU]) to Conform with New State ADU Laws;
d. Adopt a Resolution to Update and Adopt the Green Building Tables for 2026; and
e. Repeal City Council Policy 1.1.12 Maximum Standards for Small Lot Single-family Residential Developments.
Location: Citywide
File #: PLNG-2024-0517
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458,
[email protected]
Public Hearing opened at 9:05 p.m.
Casandra H. proposed questions regarding noticing requirements and how neighbors can file a complaint.
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Jane Embny shared their concerns with how the guidelines will impact the aesthetics of new development.
Public Hearing closed at 9:08 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to continue agenda item 7 to July 21, 2026.
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
4 26-0486 Introduce an Ordinance Amending Section 10.16.120 (Use of Streets or Public Parking Facilities for Storage of Vehicles Prohibited) and Adding Section 10.16.180 (Rental of Vehicles for Human Habitation Prohibited) to the Sunnyvale Municipal Code.
Public Safety Chief Daniel Pistor, Captain Ryan Yin and Deputy Chief David Sakuri provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 9:36 p.m.
Byron Renfro, President, Orchard Commercial, spoke to their concerns with recreational vehicles parking on city streets and support of the proposed ordinance.
Jason Peery voiced their concerns with recreational vehicles parking on city streets and the resulting negative impacts on their commercial tenants.
Michael Siri communicated their concerns with recreational vehicles parking on city streets and the associated negative impacts on their commercial tenants.
Cindy Hsu spoke to their concerns with recreational vehicles parking on city streets
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and the resulting negative impacts on their property.
Lisa Dolev, Chief Executive Officer, Qylur Intelligent Systems, shared their concerns with the parking of recreational vehicles on Pastoria Avenue and the associated negative impacts on their business.
Sharon Salmons voiced their concerns with recreational vehicles parking on streets and the negative impacts on their neighborhood.
Wil Miller, Ellis Partners, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance and shared concerns with recreational vehicles parking on city streets.
Mason Fong, Public Policy Consultant, NAIOP Silicon Valley, communicated their support of the proposed ordinance.
Public Hearing closed at 10:06 p.m.
City Clerk David Carnahan read the ordinance title for the record.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Sell seconded the motion to approve Alternative 2: Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Sunnyvale Municipal Code Section 10.16.120 (Use of Streets or Public Parking Facilities for Storage of Vehicles Prohibited) and Add Section 10.16.180 (Rental of Vehicles for Human Habitation Prohibited) to Chapter 10.16 (Parking Regulations) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, with modifications:
- Set fine for vanlording to the maximum allowable amount.
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
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Council took a recess at 10:43 p.m. and reconvened at 10:48 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
5 26-0544 Approve Public Art for Plaza del Sol, Phase II Management Analyst Kristin Dance provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 11:18 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 11:18 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Approve the Arts Commission recommendation to select Charles Gadeken’s design as the public art for the Plaza del Sol, Phase II project.
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
6 26-0492 Approve Public Art for the Community Center Grounds Renovation
Management Analyst Kristin Dance provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 11:38 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 11:38 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Sell seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Approve the Arts Commission recommendation to select Studiofolia/James Dinh for the public art for the Community Center Grounds Renovation.
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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
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Agenda item not heard by Council.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Council
Agenda item not heard by Council.
-City Manager
Agenda item not heard by Council.
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
26-0217 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
26-0184 Notice of Public Works Director’s Decision on Final Maps (Information Only)
26-0563 Board/Commission Resignation (Information Only) 26-0572 Council Advocacy Letters
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 11:43 p.m.