City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
City Council
5:00 PM Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Tuesday, 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 5 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)
Call to Order
Vice Mayor Mehlinger called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Linda Sell
Councilmember Charlsie Chang
Councilmember Eileen Le
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Murali SrinivasanAbsent: 1 -
Councilmember Srinivasan's absence is excused.
Public Comment
Public Comment opened at 5:04 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 5:04 p.m.
Convene to Closed Session
Council convened to Closed Session in the Council Conference Room at 5:05 p.m.
A 26-0225 Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Heather Ruiz, Director of
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Human Resources
Employee Organization: Sunnyvale Employees’ Association (SEA)/IFPTE Local 21 and Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Adjourn Special Meeting
Vice Mayor Mehlinger adjourned the meeting at 5:54 p.m. 6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Vice Mayor Mehlinger called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Larry Klein
Vice Mayor Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember Linda Sell
Councilmember Charlsie Chang
Councilmember Eileen Le
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Murali SrinivasanAbsent: 1 -
Councilmember Srinivasan's absence is excused.
Study Session
B 26-0418 Community Equity Assessment Update
Equity, Access & Inclusion Manager Fernanda Perdomo-Arciniegas; Dr. Sarah Romano, Director of Policy Analysis, MIG; and Dr. Shakari Byerly, Managing Partner, Evitarus, provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 6:58 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 6:58 p.m.
Adjourn Special Meeting
Vice Mayor Mehlinger adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
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7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:21 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 Linda Sell
Councilmember Charlsie Chang
Councilmember Eileen Le
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Murali SrinivasanAbsent: 1 -
Councilmember Srinivasan's absence is excused.
CLOSED SESSION 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 26-0284 Disability Pride Month
Mayor Klein spoke in honor of Disability Pride Month.
Nili Helman-Caspi, Advisory Committee on Accessibility Member, spoke in recognition of Disability Pride Month.
D 26-0510 Recognition of Charlie Olson
Mayor Klein spoke in recognition of Charlie Olson.
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Charlie Olson spoke to their recognition.
City Manager Tim Kirby spoke in recognition of Charlie Olson.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Chang announced Park and Recreation Month and the Independence Day Festival.
Aleksandra Karwasiecka communicated their support for preserving the open space recreation area at Las Palmas Park and presented Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated arguments relating to open space at parks.
Diana Cascone shared their support of preserving the open space recreation area at Las Palmas Park.
Monica Faria, Local Government Affairs Representative, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), introduced themselves as the new local government affairs representative for PG&E.
Wesley Yu shared their concerns with the Park Dedication In-Lieu Fee being imposed on their Senate Bill (SB) 9 urban law split project.
Mei-Ling Stefan provided a presentation of their concerns regarding a proposed California Water Service Group well project.
Eric Krock spoke in support for preserving the open space recreation area at Las Palmas Park.
Stephen Meier shared comments on the special orders of the day, the unhoused encampment near the Sunnyvale Caltrain Station, and concerns regarding the ongoing Baykeeper litigation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Zach Kaufman requested agenda item 1.F be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.E and 1.G through 1.K.
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The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Mehlinger
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Sell
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Srinivasan1 -
1.A 26-0051 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026 as submitted.
1.B 26-0210 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026 (Budget Workshop)
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026 as submitted.
1.C 26-0163 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 26-0199 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)
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).
1.E 26-0343 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
Adopt a Resolution to approve the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Updated Proposed Projects List for the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 - Local
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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.
1.F 26-0417 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)
Public Comment opened at 8:08 p.m.
Zach Kaufman shared comments on language in the contract describing the use of artificial turf in the tennis courts renovations.
Public Comment closed at 8:11 p.m.
Councilmember Sell recused themselves from this agenda item due to their personal residence being located within 500 feet of the project and left the Council Chambers.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Le seconded the motion to 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.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Mehlinger
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
5 -
No: 0
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Absent: Councilmember Srinivasan1 -
Recused: Councilmember Sell1 -
1.G 26-0558 Approve Funding for Calendar Year 2026 Community Events and Neighborhood Grant Program (CENGP) Spring Cycle
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion to approve funding levels outlined in the 2026 CENGP, Spring Cycle Recommended Funding Summary (Attachment 2 to the report).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Mehlinger
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Sell
Councilmember Le
5 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Srinivasan1 -
Abstain: Councilmember Chang1 -
1.H 26-0588 Receive and File the City of Sunnyvale Investment Report for First Quarter 2026
Receive and file the City of Sunnyvale Investment Report for Fourth Quarter 2025.
1.I 26-0133 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 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:
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$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.
1.J 26-0543 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
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.
1.K 26-0591 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
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.
Councilmember Sell returned to the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
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
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Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting to order at 8:15 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: 6 - Authority Chair / Mayor Larry Klein
Authority Vice Chair / Vice Mayor Richard Mehlinger
Authority Member / Councilmember Alysa Cisneros
Authority Member / Councilmember Linda Sell
Authority Member / Councilmember Charlsie Chang
Authority Member / Councilmember Eileen Le
Absent: 1 - Authority Member / Councilmember Murali Srinivasan Authority Member / Councilmember Srinivasan's absence is excused.
Oral Communications
No speakers.
Consent Calendar
Public Comment opened at 7:59 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 7:59 p.m.
MOTION: Authority Vice Chair Mehlinger moved and Authority Member Sell 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 Sell
Authority Member Chang
Authority Member Le
No: 0
Absent: 1 - Authority Member Srinivasan
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2.A 26-0277 Approve Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026
Approve the Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026 as submitted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
3 26-0158 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
Finance Director Matt Paulin provided the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 8:44 p.m.
Agnes Veith, Board Member, Sunnyvale Community Services, shared comments about the impact of federal funding cuts to Sunnyvale Community Services and ongoing discussions with Sunnyvale staff to address these funding shortfalls.
Zach Kaufman spoke to the enterprise funds in the annual budget and its impact on the unfunded pension liability.
Stephen Meier spoke in support of increasing the funding for traffic enforcement and for increasing taxes on billionaire businesses in Sunnyvale.
Public Hearing closed at 8:52 p.m.
City Council:
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Sell seconded the motion to approve Alternative 2: Adopt the resolutions specified in Alternative 1 with amendments to the FY 2026/27 Budget, FY 2026/27 Fee Schedule, or revisions to the Appropriations Limit (e.g., identifying, in the case of increases in expenditures, any corresponding decreases in expenditures, draws from reserves, or increases in revenue to ensure there is no adverse effect on the City’s financial position).
With the following modifications:
- Direct staff to host a public meeting discussing the possibility of opening a food cooperative in the next fiscal year, and return to Council if additional funding is required; and
- Increase the funding allocation to Leadership Sunnyvale from $6,000 to $8,000
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annually with an additional $200 annual increase moving forward.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Chang offered a friendly amendment to replace the additional $200 annual increase to a 3% annual increase to Leadership Sunnyvale’s funding allocation. Vice Mayor Mehlinger and Councilmember Sell accepted the friendly amendment.
City Manager Tim Kirby suggested the additional annual increases to Leadership Sunnyvale be adjusted in line with other cost increases in the budget. Vice Mayor Mehlinger and Councilmember Sell accepted the suggested language.
MOTION AS AMENDED RESTATED: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Sell seconded the motion to approve Alternative 2: Adopt the resolutions specified in Alternative 1 with amendments to the FY 2026/27 Budget, FY 2026/27 Fee Schedule, or revisions to the Appropriations Limit (e.g., identifying, in the case of increases in expenditures, any corresponding decreases in expenditures, draws from reserves, or increases in revenue to ensure there is no adverse effect on the City’s financial position).
With the following modifications:
- Direct staff to host a public meeting discussing the possibility of opening a food cooperative in the next fiscal year, and return to Council if additional funding is required;
- Increase the funding allocation to Leadership Sunnyvale from $6,000 to $8,000 annually with additional annual increases in line with other cost increases in the budget moving forward.
The motion as amended carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Mehlinger
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Sell
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Srinivasan1 -
Sunnyvale Financing Authority:
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MOTION: Authority Vice Chair Mehlinger moved and Authority Member Sell seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Adopt the FY 2026/27 Budget Resolution (Sunnyvale Financing Authority), including Exhibit A, presented as Attachment 4 to the report.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Authority Chair Klein
Authority Vice Chair Mehlinger
Authority Member Cisneros
Authority Member Sell
Authority Member Chang
Authority Member Le
No: 0
Absent: 1 - Authority Member Srinivasan
ADJOURN JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY
MEETING
Authority Chair/Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.
RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Klein reconvened the City Council meeting at 9:19 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
4 26-0149 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
Boundaries; and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Pursuant to Public Resource Code
Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273
Utility Billing Division Manager Stephen Napier provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 9:33 p.m.
Steve Scandalis spoke to the 50% rate payer protest requirement and comments
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about how chip seal paving is creating a safety issue on their street.
Member of the public spoke in opposition to the proposed utility rate increases.
Public Hearing closed at 9:40 p.m.
Utility Billing Division Manager Stephen Napier announced the Proposed Utility Rate Increases for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Rates for Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utilities received 102 protests.
MOTION: Councilmember Sell moved and Vice Mayor Mehlinger seconded the motion to approve Alternative 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
Alternative 2: Adopt a Resolution increasing water rates by 7.5%, wastewater rates by 7%, and solid waste rates by 3% for FY 2026/27.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Mehlinger
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Sell
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Srinivasan1 -
5 26-0060 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
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Public Hearing opened at 9:48 p.m.
Zachary Kaufman shared concerns with the charter amendment addressing the appointment of Councilmembers.
Steve Scandalis provided a presentation sharing their concerns with the charter amendments.
Public Hearing closed at 9:54 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion to continue this agenda item to the June 23, 2026, regular Council meeting.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Mehlinger
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Sell
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Srinivasan1 -
6 26-0329 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
City Property Administrator Sherine Nafie provided the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 9:57 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 9:57 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded the motion to approve 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
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operation and maintenance.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Mehlinger
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Sell
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Srinivasan1 -
7 26-0315 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) Interim Director of Environmental Services Mansour Nasser and Deputy Director of Environmental Services – Water Distribution/Sewer Collection Winola Cheong provided the staff report and presentation.
Public Hearing opened at 10:27 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 10:27 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded the motion to approve 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.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Mehlinger
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Sell
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
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No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Srinivasan1 -
8 26-0566 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
City Attorney Rebecca Moon provided the staff report.
Public Hearing opened at 10:32 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Hearing closed at 10:32 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded the motion to approve 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.
City Clerk David Carnahan read the ordinance title for the record.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Mehlinger
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Sell
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Srinivasan1 -
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Klein reported their attendance at the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual meeting in Long Beach, California.
Councilmember Sell reported that the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board elected to put a transit funding measure on the November 2026 ballot.
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Councilmember Le reported on the VTA Policy Advisory Committee discussions on the County Expressway Master Plan and record usage of VTA services during the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.
Councilmember Chang reported on their attendance of the Cities Association of Santa Clara County Summer Membership Event.
Mayor Klein discussed their attendance at the Cities Association of Santa Clara County Summer Membership.
Vice Mayor Mehlinger reported on the Bay Area Water Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) approval of their annual budget and work plan.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
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MOTION TO AGENDIZE: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion to agendize a closed session item on June 23, 2026 to discuss joining an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs in the action County of Santa Clara and the State of California vs. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) concerning the proposed development and operation of an ICE facility near the City of Gilroy.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mayor Klein
Vice Mayor Mehlinger
Councilmember Cisneros
Councilmember Sell
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Le
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Councilmember Srinivasan1 -
Councilmember Chang shared a reminder that fireworks are illegal in the City of Sunnyvale.
Mayor Klein shared that Councilmembers could share resident fireworks complaints
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to public safety.
-City Manager
None.
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
26-0239 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
26-0260 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
26-0268 Election Information for Candidates - November 3, 2026 Election
26-0399 Council Advocacy Letters
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 10:44 p.m.