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City Council Minutes - 3/2/99

MINUTES
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 2, 1999

 

The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale adjourned from a Joint Study Session/Parks & Recreation Commission – Teen Services Expansion Options to a regularly scheduled meeting in the City Council Chambers, 456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, California, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Manuel Valerio presiding.

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Jack Walker, Jim Roberts, Pat Vorreiter, Manuel Valerio, Stan Kawczynski, Fred Fowler, Julia Miller

ABSENT: None

ALSO PRESENT:

Robert S. LaSala, City Manager
Valerie J. Armento, City Attorney
Amy Chan, Assistant City Manager
David Boesch, Director Community Development
Marvin Rose, Director Public Works
Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer
Dana Sonenberg-Wolfe, Associate Planner
Heather Tannehill, Operations Manager/Dept. of Public Safety
David Vossbrink, Community Relations Officer
Carol Ann Butler, Deputy City Clerk

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Margaret Lawson announced the upcoming meeting for Celebrate 2000. The first meeting is scheduled March 10th at 7:15 p.m. in the Sunnyvale School District Board Room.

Councilmember Miller indicated the Blue Ribbon Task Force for Water Transit meeting was being held at 2:00 p.m. not 1:00 p.m. on March 3rd at Mountain View City Hall.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1A.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (February 23, 1999)

Councilmember Fowler amended Page 10, Item No. 3 to reflect the following:

Councilmember Fowler requested a Study Issue on Complaint-Based Enforcement In General.

Councilmember Kawczynski amended Page 10, Item No. 3 to reflect the following:

Councilmember Kawczynski requested a Study Issue on the Air Quality Impact of All Garden Equipment.

Councilmember Miller amended the main motion on Page 10, Item No. 3 to include the following highlighted language:

MILLER moved to limit the hours of use of small combustion engine-powered equipment used on a temporary or infrequent basis in or adjacent to residential areas from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; *use of this equipment is no longer considered a single-event noise; require the replacement of older engine powered equipment with new equipment rated to operate at a noise level of 65 dBA or below at 50 feet effective January 1, 2000, city staff to develop a noise policy related to the operation of city equipment in and around residential neighborhoods, require auto dealers to replace outdoor loud speaker paging equipment with silent systems by January 1, 2000, staff to work with Cal Train to redirect station noise, and staff to develop an education and notification campaign, seconded by VORREITER and carried with KAWCZYNSKI dissenting.

*David Boesch, Director of Community Development, indicated to Councilmember Miller that the City Attorney would have to be consulted on the issue of "use of this equipment is no longer considered a single-event noise."

VORREITER moved approval of minutes as amended, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

 

1B.

LIST OF CLAIMS AND BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER.

REPORT NO. 99-084

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council review the lists of bills.

VORREITER moved approval of the review of claims and bills, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1C.

AWARD OF BID # F9901-48: FLEET VEHICLES.

REPORT NO. 99-085

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council award the bid to S & C Ford of San Francisco for one compact pickup truck, one full size cargo van and ten full-size pickup trucks for the Public Works Depart. Fleet Maintenance Division.

VORREITER moved to award the bid to S & C Ford of San Francisco for one compact pickup truck, one full size cargo van and ten full-size pickup trucks for the Public Works Depart. Fleet Maintenance Division, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1D.

SUNNYVALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FY1998-99 ANNUAL CONTRACT RENEWAL.

REPORT NO. 99-082

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the proposed contract.

VORREITER moved approval of proposed contract with Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1E.

QUALITY OF LIFE/MUNICIPAL PERFORMANCE INDEX COMMUNITY TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS.

REPORT NO. 99-086

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council ratify task force members as recommended by Councilmember Jim Roberts as listed on Attachment A of Report to Council.

VORREITER moved to ratify task force members as recommended by Councilmember Jim Roberts as listed on Attachment A of Report to Council, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1F.

SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF CASMAILIA DISPOSAL SITE (U.S. EPA DOCKET NO. 99-2)

REPORT NO. 99-2CA

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council agree to the "de minimis" settlement offer of $37,046.

VORREITER moved Council agree to the "de minimis" settlement offer of $37,046.00, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1G.

RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS TO BE A NUISANCE AND SETTING MARCH 16, 1999 AS THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING.

REPORT NO. 99-088

David Boesch, Director of Community Development, removed this item and indicated the hearing needed to be re-noticed in The Sun.

No action taken at this time.

1H.

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2588-99: LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DIST. NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the ordinance.

Title of Ordinance No. 2588-99:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE.

VORREITER moved adoption of Ordinance No. 2588-99, seconded by MILLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

 

AYES: WALKER, VORREITER, VALERIO, ROBERTS,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS

2.

MODIFICATIONS TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF THE R-4 AND R-5 ZONING DISTRICTS. (1998-012)

REPORT NO. 99-087

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council affirm the Negative Declaration; approve in concept the modifications *(a through h) and direct staff to prepare the ordinance in conjunction with the Title 19 Zoning Code Restructure scheduled for June this year; and direct staff to proceed with the rezoning hearings in accordance with the schedule listed in RTC99-087 and as outlined in the work plan adopted July 14, 1998.

a.

Height: Decrease maximum height limit to 55 feet or 4 stories (as measured from grade adjacent to street);

b.

Setbacks: Increase front yard setback from 15 feet to 20 feet;

c.

Usable Open Space: Increase usable open space requirement from 300 sq. ft. to 380 sq. ft. per unit and require a minimum of 80 sq. ft. per unit to be designed for private-use usable open space;

d.

Lot Coverage: Reduce maximum lot coverage from 45% to 40%;

e.

Elevators: Codify the council policy requiring elevators;

f.

Landscaping: Increase minimum landscape requirement from 300 sq. ft. to 375 sq. ft. (Added by Planning commission and Housing and Human Services Commission)

g.

Underground Parking: Provide incentives to encourage underground or podium parking. (Added by Planning commission and Housing and Human Services Commission

h.

Pre-Wiring: Require pre-wiring for cable, multi-phone lines and computers in all units. (Added by Planning commission and Housing and Human Services Commission); and

Direct staff to proceed with the rezoning hearings in accordance with the schedule listed in RTC99-087 and as outlined in the work plan adopted July 14, 1998.

Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer, presented the staff report. Dana Sonenberg-Wolfe, Associate Planner, was available to respond to Council questions.

The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 8:05 p.m.

VORREITER moved approval in accordance with staff recommendation as listed above, staff alternates 1, 2 and 6, seconded by WALKER and carried with KAWCZYNSKI dissenting.

Councilmember Walker requested staff to include General Rezoning Criteria when reviewing the Specific R-4 and R-5 sites.

 
3.

AWARD OF TAXICAB FRANCHISE TO GREEN CAB COMPANY SUNNYVALE.

REPORT NO. 99-078

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council introduce the ordinance.

Heather Tannehill, Operations Manager/Dept. of Public Safety, presented staff report.

The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 8:12 p.m.

Title of Ordinance No. 2589-99:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AWARDING NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO RAJINDA SINGH RANDHAWA DBA GREEN CAB.

FOWLER moved introduction of Ordinance No. 2589-99, seconded by WALKER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

4.

PRE-APPEAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AGENDA OF MARCH 10TH.

REPORT NO. 90-081

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council review the agenda and appeal an application where appropriate.

No action taken.

NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS

COUNCIL

NAC-1

Councilmember Kawczynski commented on the consultant cost for implementation of downtown parking signs.

David Boesch, Director of Community Development, indicated the approximate cost was between $3,000-$5,000.

Robert LaSala, City Manager, commented on the status of the proposed signs, size and locations.

NAC-2

Councilmember Kawczynski requested staff to provide a list of consultants retained by the City of Sunnyvale within the last 2-3 years and tally their cost. Staff will follow-up.

NAC-3

Councilmember Miller requested Council Study Issue regarding Adoption of Ordinance for Wood Burning Fireplaces.

NAC-4

Councilmember Walker referred to letter received from Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley requesting a proportionate money contribution from the City. Councilmember Walker added the request is a yearly contribution of $4,740. Staff will follow-up.

NAC-5

Councilmember Kawczynski referred to letter received from Lockheed regarding the use of red light cameras and a photo enforcement group. Councilmember Kawczynski referred the letter to the City Manager for staff information.

NAC-6

Mayor Valerio appointed Councilmember Roberts Mayor Pro Tem for the period of March 5-9, 1999. Mayor Valerio, Vice Mayor Vorreiter, Councilmembers Fowler, Kawczynski, Miller and Walker will be attending the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C.

 

ADJOURNMENT TO SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY

There being no further business the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to Sunnyvale Financing Authority at 8:30 p.m.

PRESENT: Jack Walker, Jim Roberts, Pat Vorreiter, Manuel Valerio, Stan Kawczynski, Fred Fowler, Julia Miller

ABSENT: None

ALSO PRESENT:

Robert S. LaSala, Executive Director
Valerie J. Armento, General Counsel
Carol Ann Butler, Secretary

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (APRIL 7, 1998)

KAWCZYNSKI moved approval of minutes as submitted, seconded by MILLER and carried with ROBERTS abstaining.

FA-1

SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES.

REPORT NO. 99-001FA

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Board accept the Sunnyvale Financing Authority’s general purpose financial statements.

The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 8:33 p.m.

KAWCZYNSKI moved to accept the Sunnyvale Financing Authority’s general purpose financial statements, seconded by VORREITER and carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Chair Valerio declared the meeting adjourned to Study Session on Intergovernmental Relations Issues in the West Conference Room at 8:35 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Carol Ann Butler
Deputy City Clerk

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