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 16, 2026
Special Meeting: Closed Session-5 PM | Special Meeting: Study Session-6 PM | Regular Meeting-7 PM | Joint Meeting City Council & Sunnyvale Financing Authority-7 PM
Meeting 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 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Heather Ruiz, Director of 26-0225A
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Human Resources
Employee Organization: Sunnyvale Employees’ Association (SEA)/IFPTE Local 21 and Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Adjourn Special Meeting
6 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.
Community Equity Assessment Update26-0418B
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
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Disability Pride Month26-0284C
Recognition of Charlie Olson26-0510D
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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 May 5, 202626-00511.A Recommendation: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026 as submitted.
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026
(Budget Workshop)
26-02101.B
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026 as submitted.
Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
26-01631.C
Recommendation: Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.
As Required by Senate Bill 707, Approve Outreach Efforts to Groups that do not Traditionally Participate in Public Meetings; and Make a Determination that These Outreach Efforts are Reasonable as Required by California Government Code
Section 54953.4(b)(3)(C)
26-01991.D
Recommendation: Approve the outreach efforts in the report to groups that do not traditionally participate in public meetings; and make a determination that these outreach efforts are reasonable as required by California Government Code Section 54953.4(b) (3)(C).
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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
26-03431.E
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.
Award of a Contract to Verde Design, Inc. in the Amount of $1,283,158 for Design and Construction Support Services for the Serra Park Renovation and Enhancement Project and
Approve Budget Modification No. 20 in the Amount of
$424,439 (F25-436)
26-04171.F
Recommendation: Take the following actions:
* Award a Consultant Services Agreement to Verde Design, Inc. of Santa Clara in substantially the same form as
Attachment 1 to the report in an amount not to exceed
$1,283,158;
* Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met;
* Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $128,316; and * Approve Budget Modification No. 20 in the amount of
$424,439.
Approve Funding for Calendar Year 2026 Community Events and Neighborhood Grant Program (CENGP) Spring Cycle
26-05581.G
Recommendation: Alternative 1: Approve funding levels outlined in the 2026 CENGP, Spring Cycle Recommended Funding Summary
(Attachment 2).
Receive and File the City of Sunnyvale Investment Report for First Quarter 2026
26-05881.H
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Recommendation: Receive and file the City of Sunnyvale Investment Report for Fourth Quarter 2025.
Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Filing of an Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026/27 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Funding for the Following Combination of Projects: $75,000 for the Design Phase for California Avenue and Frances Street from Project No. 1 (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
(RRFB) and Curb Extensions), $100,000 for Project No. 3 (Design Phase of Mathilda Bike Lane Project), $50,000 for the Design Phase of Project No. 4 (Quick Build Projects to
Implement ATP), and Bank the Remaining $79,947 for Future Use
26-01331.I
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Filing of an Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026/27 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Funding for the Following Combination of Projects: $75,000 for the Design Phase for California Avenue and Frances Street from Project No. 1 (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
(RRFB) and Curb Extensions), $100,000 for Project No. 3 (Design Phase of Mathilda Bike Lane Project), $50,000 for the Design Phase of Project No. 4 (Quick Build Projects to
Implement ATP), and Bank the Remaining $79,947 for Future Use.
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City’s Salary Resolution to (1) Update the Schedule of Pay to Increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category C (Public Safety Officers Association) and Pay Plan Category M (Public Safety Managers Association)
Effective July 5, 2026, and (2) Make Clarifying Changes and Updates to Certain Provisions
26-05431.J
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the City's Salary Resolution to (1) Update the Schedule of Pay to increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category C (Public Safety Officers Association) and Pay Plan Category M (Public Safety Managers Association) and (2) Make clarifying changes and updates to certain provisions. .
Adopt Ordinance No. 3256-26 to Amend Title 10.16.120 of the 26-05911.K
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Sunnyvale Municipal Code (Use of Streets or Public Parking Facilities for Storage of Vehicles Prohibited) and to Add Section 10.16.180 (Rental of Vehicles for Human Habitation Prohibited) of Chapter 10.16 (Parking Regulations) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 3256-26 to Amend Title 10.16.120 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code (Use of Streets or Public Parking Facilities for Storage of Vehicles Prohibited) and to Add Section 10.16.180 (Rental of Vehicles for Human Habitation Prohibited) of Chapter 10.16 (Parking Regulations) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code.
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
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.
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Approve Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026
26-02772.A
Recommendation: Approve the Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026 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.
City Council Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget, Fee Schedule and Appropriations Limit, and Sunnyvale Financing Authority Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget
26-01583
Recommendation: City Council:
Alternative 1: Adopt the resolutions presented in Attachment 1 to the report (including Exhibit A), Attachment 2 to the report (including Exhibits A through D), and Attachment 3 to the report (including Exhibit A) that provide the adoption of the FY 2026/27 Fee Schedule and Appropriations Limit.
Sunnyvale Financing Authority:
Alternative 1: Adopt the FY 2026/27 Budget Resolution
(Sunnyvale Financing Authority), including Exhibit A, presented as Attachment 4 to the report.
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.
Adopt Proposed Utility Rate Increases for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Rates for Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utilities for Service Provided to Customers Within and Outside City
26-01494
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Boundaries; and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Pursuant to Public Resource Code
Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273
Recommendation: Alternatives 1 and 2:
1) Find that this action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA
Guidelines Section 15273 because it approves rates and
charges for the purposes of (1) meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits; (2)
purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment or materials; (3) meeting financial reserve needs and requirements; and (4) obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain current service levels; and
2) Adopt a resolution increasing water rates by 7.5%,
wastewater rates by 7%, and solid waste rates by 3% for FY 2026/27.
Adoption of Three Resolutions Calling a General Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Sunnyvale on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Purpose of Submitting to City Voters Three Amendments to the City Charter; Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election and
Election Services from Santa Clara County; Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis; and Setting Priorities for Ballot Arguments
26-00605
Recommendation: Alternatives 1 through 3: Adopt three Resolutions calling a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Sunnyvale on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to City voters three ordinances concerning amendments to the City Charter; requesting consolidation with the Statewide General Election and election services from Santa Clara County; directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis; and setting priorities for ballot arguments.
Adopt a Resolution to Approve the Final Engineer’s Report, Confirm the Assessment, and Levy and Collect an Annual
Assessment for the Downtown Parking Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026/27
26-03296
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Recommendation: Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution to approve the final Engineer's Report, confirm the assessment, and levy and collect an annual assessment for the FY 2026/27 Downtown Parking Maintenance District. This alternative will allow the City to continue levying the assessment for FY 2026/27 to fund the District's operation and maintenance.
Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2025 Urban Water
Management Plan (UWMP) and Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) to be
Included in the UWMP and Find that These Actions are
Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 26-03157
Recommendation: Alternative 1: Adopt two Resolutions approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the Water Shortage
Contingency Plan as presented; direct staff to submit the Plans to the California Department of Water Resources; and find that these actions are exempt from CEQA.
Adopt an Ordinance Extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 Imposing a
Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment and Operation of 'Smoke Shops' for an Additional 10 Months, 15 Days
26-05668
Recommendation: Alternative 1: Adopt an Ordinance Extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance Pursuant to Government Code Section
65858 Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the
Establishment and Operation of 'Smoke Shops' for an
Additional 10 Months, 15 Days found in Attachment 1.
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.
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Visit http://Sunnyvale.ca.gov/CPPP to view Working List of Potential Council Priority Project Ideas online.
Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar26-0239
Board/Commission Meeting Minutes26-0260
Election Information for Candidates - November 3, 2026
Election
26-0268
Council Advocacy Letters26-0399
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
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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.
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语音翻译，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
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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.