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City Council Minutes - 6/8/99

MINUTES
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JUNE 8, 1999

 

The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale adjourned from a Study Session on Intergovernmental Issues 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

SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY

Recognition of Jeff Cooper for Heroic Act at the Sunnyvale Community Center.

Mayor Valerio presented Mr. Cooper with a certificate of appreciation from the City Council and a plaque from the Council and the Department of Public Safety for his quick reaction and heroism.

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
Mark Bowers, Solid Waste Program Manager
Mary Bradley, Director of Finance
Gerri Caruso, Project Planner
Dyane Matas, Housing Officer
Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer
Douglas Spinelli, Sr. Neighborhood Preservation Specialist
Brown Taylor, Interim Director, Public Safety
Robert Walker, Director, Parks and Recreation
Ray Williamson, City Traffic Engineer
Dana Sonenberg-Wolfe, Project Planner
Dan Rich, Assistant to the City Manager
Rosemary Varela, Sr. Office Assistant

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Carl Honake, on behalf of the Wings of History and the Moffett Field Historical Society, invited Council, staff and the public to the Wings Over Moffett Air Show to be held on June 18, 19, and 20 at Moffett Field. This will be the first air show at Moffett has hosted since 1992, Gates open at 8:00 a.m. and the show beings at 12:00 noon. He provided an information packet to Council. Tickets can be purchased through Bass or at the NASA Visitors Center Gift Shop.

Councilmember Kawczynski announced the Digital Clubhouse Network Open House to be held Saturday June 12th from 10:00 to 6:00 at the Sunnyvale Town Center.

Councilmember Kawczynski announced he attended the first Sunnyvale Elementary School Intra-Class Cricket Match at Stocklmeir School.

Councilmember Kawczynski announced that Sunnyvale Middle School was honored as a 1999 Distinguished School and requested a Mayoral Proclamation on their behalf.

Councilmember Kawczynski announced that under the direction of Principal Pete Tuana, Fremont High School’s drop out rate was reduced from 2% to under 1%. He commented that Fremont also received the Distinguished School award last year and congratulated Mr. Tuana and staff.

Councilmember Miller complimented Larry Iaquinto and staff for the additional lights on Murphy Street.

Councilmember Miller congratulated the Chamber of Commerce and Staff for a successful Art & Wine Festival.

Councilmember Miller announced Sunnyvale’s 2.7 miles of the Bay Trail to open on July 1st and provided information on the opening.

Mayor Valerio stated that Fremont Union High School students would be in attendance at the Council meeting of June 15th.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (May 25, 1999)

FOWLER moved approval of minutes as submitted, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously.

Councilmember Fowler requested removal of the minutes. He clarified his comments on Agenda item 2. of the May 25th Council meeting in regard to staff direction on the Fremont High School District joint pool project.

1B.

LIST OF CLAIMS AND BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER (List Numbers 162 and 163)

REPORT NO. 99-249

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council review the lists of bills.

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

1C.

AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AUTOMATIC DEFIBRILLATION UNITS (#F9906-111).

Councilmember Miller removed this item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

Brown Taylor, Interim Public Safety Director, presented the staff report.

REPORT NO. 99-261

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council award a contract in the amount of $151,296 to Laerdal Medical Corporation of Wappingers Falls, New York, for 45 defibrillators and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect.

MILLER moved to award a contract in the amount of $151,296 to Laerdal Medical Corporation of Wappingers Falls, New York, for 45 defibrillators and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect, seconded by FOWLER and carried unanimously.

1D.

AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS (#F9905-108).

REPORT NO. 99-241

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council authorize additional expenditures not to exceed $245,000 under the existing contract with Monolyte Laboratories of Sandy, Utah, for polymer flocculants and authorize the Purchasing Officer to modify the existing contract to that effect.

VORREITER moved to authorize additional expenditures not to exceed $245,000 under the existing contract with Monolyte Laboratories of Sandy, Utah, for polymer flocculants and authorize the Purchasing Officer to modify the existing contract to that effect, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously.

1E.

AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES FOR A CITYWIDE COPIER RENTAL CONTRACT (F9905-109).

REPORT NO. 99-240

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council authorize additional expenditures not to exceed $50,000 under the existing contract with Pitney-Bowes of San Jose for a Citywide copier rental program and authorize the Purchasing Officer to modify the existing contract to that effect.

VORREITER moved to authorize additional expenditures not to exceed $50,000 under the existing contract with Pitney-Bowes of San Jose for a Citywide copier rental program and authorize the Purchasing Officer to modify the existing contract to that effect, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously.

1F.

AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR A DATA BASE STATION AND NETWORK CONTROLLER FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH SYSTEM UPGRADE (F9905-105).

REPORT NO. 99-239

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council award a contract in an amount not to exceed $81,229 to Motorola of San Mateo to furnish and install a new data base station and network controller for the DPS Cad system upgrade and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect.

VORREITER moved to award a contract in an amount not to exceed $81,229 to Motorola of San Mateo to furnish and install a new data base station and network controller for the DPS Cad system upgrade and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously.

1G.

AWARD OF BID FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT REINFORCEMENT FABRIC FOR CITY STREETS (F9904-91).

REPORT NO. 99-245

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council award a one year contract to Reed and Graham, Inc., of San Jose, in an amount not to exceed $275,000; Award a one year contract to Raisch Products of San Jose in an amount not to exceed $200,000; Award a one year contract to Granite Rock Company of Redwood City in an amount not to exceed $35,000 and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue purchase orders to that effect.

VORREITER moved to award a one year contract to Reed and Graham, Inc., of San Jose, in an amount not to exceed $275,000; Award a one year contract to Raisch Products of San Jose in an amount not to exceed $200,000; Award a one year contract to Granite Rock Company of Redwood City in an amount not to exceed $35,000 and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue purchase orders to that effect, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously.

1H. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY – 252 GARNER DRIVE AND

MODIFICATION NO. 26.

REPORT NO. 99-248

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the resolution.

Title of Resolution No. 147–99:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND ACCEPT DEEDS AND GRANTS WITH RESPECT TO THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 252 GARNER DRIVE IN THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE.

VORREITER moved adoption of Resolution No. 147-99, seconded by ROBERTS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

1I.

CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FUNDING AWARD AGREEMENT.

REPORT NO. 99-244

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council authorize the City Manager to execute the California Energy Commission Funding Award Agreement.

VORREITER moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the California Energy Commission Funding Award Agreement, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously.

1J.

MEASURE A/B PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND BUDGET MODIFICATION #27.

REPORT NO. 99-264

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Cooperative Agreements between the City of Sunnyvale and the County of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the Measure A/B Pavement Management Program; Approve Budget Modification #27 in the amount of $125,000 for the Measure A/B Pavement Management Program for a Maude Avenue roadway pavement overlay.

VORREITER moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the Cooperative Agreements between the City of Sunnyvale and the County of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the Measure A/B Pavement Management Program; Approve Budget Modification #27 in the amount of $125,000 for the Measure A/B Pavement Management Program for a Maude Avenue roadway pavement overlay, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously.

1K.

SUPPORT OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROUTE 101/ROUTE 85/SHORELINE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE.

Councilmember Miller removed this item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

Ray Williamson, City Traffic Engineer, presented the staff report.

The Public Hearing was declared open at 8:00 p.m.

Appearances:

Thom Mayer

Mr. Mayer stated that he is not fundamentally opposed to the 101/Shoreline interchange, but current design for both 101/85 and Montague Expressway interchanges are difficult for bicyclist to cross. He requested Council not support items 1K. or 1L. until they are bicycle friendly. On construction projects outside the city of Sunnyvale, he feels the 101 widening to south county and the widening over the Sunol grade will increase the traffic into the city and urged Council not to support these projects.

John Carpenter

Mr. John Carpenter stated concerns about the 85/101/Shoreline interchange design. He feels they are not pedestrian, bicycle or ADA friendly.

The Public Hearing was declared closed at 8:12 p.m.

REPORT NO. 99-226

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the resolution.

Title of Resolution No. 148–99:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE URGING THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ADEQUATELY FUND AND TO MOVE EXPEDITIOUSLY TO CONSTRUCT THE NORTH ROUTE 85/HIGHWAY 101 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

MILLER moved adoption of Resolution No. 148-99, seconded by FOWLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

1L.

SUPPORT OF IMPROVEMENTS TO MONTAGUE EXPRESSWAY.

Councilmember Miller removed this item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

Thom Mayer removed this item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

REPORT NO. 99-226

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the resolution.

Title of Resolution No. 149–99:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE ESTABLISHING THE MONTAGUE EXPRESS CORRIDOR WIDENING PROJECT AS A PRIORITY OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

MILLER moved adoption of Resolution No. 149-99, seconded by FOWLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

1M.

CONCEPTUAL PLAN TO ENABLE CONTINUED OPERATION OF ORCHARD HERITAGE PARK.

Councilmember Miller removed this item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

Robert Walker, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the staff report.

REPORT NO. 99-237

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the conceptual plan for construction of a storage barn facility on the City’s ten-acre "Orchard Heritage Park" site.

MILLER moved to approve the conceptual plan for construction of a storage barn facility on the City’s ten-acre "Orchard Heritage Park" site, seconded by VORREITER and carried unanimously.

1N. ADJUSTMENT TO COUNCILMEMBER MILLER’S FY 1998/99 TRAVEL BUDGET.

REPORT NO. 99-238

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council authorize an increase in the amount of $1,000 to Councilmember Miller’s travel budget for FY 98/99.

VORREITER moved to authorize an increase in the amount of $1,000 to Councilmember Miller’s travel budget for FY 98/99, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously.

1O. BUDGET MODIFICATION NUMBER 28 TO PROTECT CITY LIEN AT 1159 POME AVENUE.

REPORT NO. 99-263

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the special project for the purpose of protecting the City’s interest in the case of a foreclosure sale for 1159 Pome Avenue. Council approves Budget Modification Number 28 to implement the project.

VORREITER moved to approve the special project for the purpose of protecting the City’s interest in the case of a foreclosure sale for 1159 Pome Avenue. Council approves Budget Modification Number 28 to implement the project, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS

2.

RELATED PROPOSALS FOR THE OLSON CHERRY ORCHARD MIXED-USE PROJECT AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MATHILDA AVENUE AND EL CAMINO REAL (IRVINE APARTMENT COMMUNITIES).

REPORT NO. 99-259

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the resolutions and approve the Special Development Permit and Parcel Map subject to the Conditions of Approval.

David Boesch, Director of Community Development, and Gerri Caruso, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer as also available to answer questions.

Councilmember Walker requested a Council Study Issue on Topiary.

The public hearing was declared open at 08:54 p.m.

Appearances:

Name

The following people spoke in support of the proposals for the Olson Cherry Orchard Mixed-use Project and Cherry Stand and urged Council support:

Charlie Olson
Mary Liz Cortese
Eric Holman
Sean Kenison
David Word
Linda Mandolini
Paul Ateri
Ann Hines
Joseph Bellomo
Mike Miller
Debra Olson
Thom Mayer

Mr. Mayer spoke on secure bicycle parking for the development.

Carol Irving

Ms. Irving spoke on the type of trees planned for the new development. She expressed concerns over Palm and Olive trees and recommended Oak, Magnolia or Camphor trees.

Ed Moore

Mr. Moore stated that he supports the project but expressed concerns over building heights, commercial buildings and parking. He recommended exchanging city owned land for a memorial cherry orchard and cherry stand and commented on the definition of art.

Edie Barrett

Ms. Barrett opposes the number of apartments planned in the new development and prefers homes be built at the location. She stated that the Heritage Preservation Committee did not unanimously approve the planned development. She opposes the cherry stand and urged Council to deny the project.

The public hearing was declared closed at 10:39 p.m.

Title of Resolution No. 150–99:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE OLSON CHERRY ORCHARD MIXED USE PROJECT, MAKING RELATED FINDINGS INCLUDING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM.

ROBERTS moved adoption of Resolution No. 150-99, seconded by WALKER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

Title of Resolution No. 151–99:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE PRECISE PLAN FOR EL CAMINO REAL OPPORTUNITY AREA FOUR A.

ROBERTS moved adoption of Resolution No. 151-99, seconded by VORREITER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO, FOWLER

MILLER

NOES: WALKER, KAWCZYNSKI

ABSENT: NONE

Title of Resolution No. 152–99:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE FOR ANNEXATION OF THE AREA DESIGNATED DE ANZA 96-1 (OLSON ORCHARD ADJACENT TO MATHILDA AVENUE).

ROBERTS moved adoption of Resolution No. 152-99, seconded by WALKER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

Title of Resolution No. 153–99.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE GRANTING TENTATIVE APPROVAL OF AGRICULTURAL LAND CONSERVATION CONTRACT ("WILLIAMSON ACT") CANCELLATION FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF MATHILDA AVENUE AND EL CAMINO REAL.

ROBERTS moved adoption of Resolution No. 153-99, seconded by MILLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

ROBERTS moved approval of the Special Development Permit subject to modification to the Conditions of Approval to include the following: Attachment 2 page 4, 2b. Allow a minimum cherry stand setback from El Camino Real of 3.6 feet.; 3a. Business hours for the corner restaurant shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Landscape and Master Signage return to the Planning Commission for review and Bicycle Parking Plan to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for advisory review, seconded by WALKER and carried with KAWCZYNSKI dissenting.

ROBERTS moved approval of the Parcel Map, seconded by FOWLER and carried with unanimously.

WALKER moved amendment to have the location of artwork come back to the Planning Commission for review, seconded by MILLER and carried with ROBERTS dissenting.

The Mayor called for a 10 minute recess.

3.

CITY OF SUNNYVALE: EXAMINATION OF NOISE EVENTS AND ENFORCEMENT.

REPORT NO. 99-247

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the proposed ordinance.

Dyane Matas, Housing Officer, presented the staff report. Douglas Spinelli, Sr. Neighborhood Specialist was also available to answer questions.

Councilmember Walker requested the timeframe for completion of the policy for City Workers use of noise equipment.

The public hearing was declared open at 11:35 p.m.

Appearances:

Name

James Lincoln

Mr. Lincoln stated he supports banning the use of leaf blowers on Sunday and recommended uniformity of hours of use with other communities.

The public hearing was declared closed at 11:38 p.m.

Title of Ordinance No. 2608 –99:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING SECTION 19.24.020 OF THE SUNNYVALE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING NOISE OR SOUND LEVEL.

MILLER moved adoption of Ordinance No. 2608-99, seconded by FOWLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: KAWCZYNSKI

ABSENT: NONE

4.

COMMUNITY CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING PETITION.

REPORT NO. 99-229

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council direct staff to continue to work with the residents without exploring Stage 2 actions. This would include continued enforcement and deployment of the radar speed trailer by Public Safety.

Ray Williamson, Traffic Engineer, presented the staff report.

The public hearing was declared open at 12:08 a.m.

Appearances:

Name

Gene Gilman, Vice President, Sunset Oaks Homeowners Assoc.

Mr. Gilman spoke representing residents who signed a petition for a traffic study at Picasso Drive, Michelangelo Drive and Crescent Avenue. He addressed increased traffic in the area, feels more studies are needed to consider traffic calming ideas.

The public hearing was declared closed at 12:19 p.m.

VORREITER moved to direct staff to continue to work with the residents without exploring Stage 2 actions. This would include continued enforcement and deployment of the radar speed trailer by Public Safety, seconded by KAWCZYNSKI and carried unanimously.

5.

APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 124 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 395 E. EVELYN AVENUE (DEMMON FAMILY TRUST).

REPORT NO. 99-242

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission decision to affirm the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Special Development Permit.

David Boesch, Director of Community Development, and Dana Sonenberg-Wolfe, Project Planner, presented the staff report. Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer, was also available to answer questions.

The public hearing was declared open at 12:45 a.m.

Appearances:

Name

Terry Demmon, Demmon Family Trust

Mr. Demmon is the property owner/developer, is excited about the project, feels it will enhance the downtown area and urged Council approval.

Todd Eyring

Mr. Eyring expressed concerns over possible graffiti on wall adjacent to the railroad tracks, irrigation for plants, setbacks, pedestrian safety, air conditioning chemicals, noise, traffic and that only four 3-bedroom units are planned for the project.

The public hearing was declared closed at 1:00 a.m.

WALKER moved to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission decision to affirm the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Special Development Permit, seconded by ROBERTS and carried with KAWCZYNSKI dissenting.

6.

ADDING TENANTS TO NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND USE PERMITS.

REPORT NO. 99-252

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt notification for residential tenants only (Planning Commission Recommendation).

Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer, presented the staff report.

The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 1:10 a.m.

WALKER moved to adopt notification for residential tenants only (Planning Commission Recommendation), seconded by FOWLER and carried unanimously.

7.

ENCOURAGING USE OF CLOTH DIAPERS TO REDUCE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT EXPENSES.

REPORT NO. 99-246

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council authorize staff to use public education and outreach methods to encourage the use of reusable diapers.

Mark Bowers, Solid Waste Program Manager, presented the staff report.

The public hearing was declared open and closed at 1:16 a.m.

WALKER moved to authorize staff to use public education and outreach methods to encourage the use of reusable diapers, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

8.

COLLECTION OF SEWER CHARGES FOR PROPERTY OUTSIDE THE CITY ON 1999-2000 PROPERTY TAX ROLL.

REPORT NO. 99-243

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the resolution.

Mary Bradley, Finance Director, presented the staff report.

The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 1:20 a.m.

Title of Resolution No. 154–99:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON PROPERTY OUTSIDE THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000.

FOWLER moved adoption of Resolution No. 154-99, seconded by VORREITER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

9.

APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA OF MAY 24, 1999 AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AGENDA OF MAY 26, 1999.

REPORT NO. 99-256

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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

Councilmember Miller expressed desire to appeal item #1. Challenger Schools, Inc.; however, she noted that the applicant had already appealed this item.

10.

PRE-APPEAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AGENDA OF JUNE 16, 1999.

REPORT NO. 99-260

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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

Councilmember Miller commented on item 5. LP Properties. She believes that Council previously suggested the word "coffee" should not be included.

David Boesch, Director of Community Development, stated that if the item has not been noticed, the title of the application would be changed to respond to Councilmembers concern.

No action taken.

 

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

Holly Lofgren urged Council support a study for a joint pool program with the City and Fremont Union High School. She provided participation statistics for pools in the District and submitted letters of support. She requested a consultant be hired to assist the City with the study, a progress report be provided to Council by October 1st and that Council set aside a budgetary contingency of one million dollars for the project.

Mitchell Loebel, residents, and former residents of Twin Pines Manor Apartment complex in Sunnyvale provided pictures and spoke about sewer and health problems at the complex. They requested the City file an amicus brief with the court, enforce building code violations, and revoke the owners license to conduct business in the City of Sunnyvale. Mayor Valerio suggested staff investigate the complex further and return with information to Council.

Nellie Wong stated she is a member of the Sunnyvale Swim Club, supports swim programs in the City of Sunnyvale and is in favor of a swimming pool project at Fremont High School.

Kirpal Khalsa, President, Board of Directors, Sunnyvale Swim Club, spoke in support of a study for a 50 meter swimming pool in Sunnyvale and urged Council support.

John Hoskins, Sunnyvale Swim Club head coach, expressed Council support of an Olympic quality pool in the City. Urged Council support.

FOWLER moved to further evaluate the possibility of a joint pool project, staff return with further detailed breakdown of the components for two Parks and Recreation Department projects: Teen Services Program and Senior Center Project, indicating how consultants and other resources could be used, and that this information come to Council as a General Business Agenda item at the Council meeting of June 15, 1999, seconded by KAWZYNSKI and carried unanimously.

 

NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS

COUNCIL

NAC-1 Councilmember Kawczynski stated he requested information from the City Manager on retirement benefits for himself.

NAC-2 Councilmember Kawczynski commented on our form of government and read a part of the California Constitution.

NAC-3 Councilmember Kawczynski wished everyone a Happy Flag Day!

NAC-4 Mayor Valerio, on behalf of Council expressed deepest sympathy to Public Works Director Marvin Rose on the loss of his wife Lynn Rose.

NAC-5 Councilmember Kawczynski closed the Council meeting in behalf of Peter Andrew Almendarez, a life time resident of Sunnyvale who passed away May 24th. Peter and his brother Mike contracted muscular dystrophy in elementary school. For two years he volunteered and worked with the youth leadership program at the Digital Network Clubhouse. Councilmember Kawczynski sent his deepest sympathy to his family.

 

ADJOURNMENT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING (2:55 A.M.)

There being no further business the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned in memory of Peter Andrew Almendarez at 2:55 a.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Rosemary Varela
Sr. Office Assistant/ City Clerk’s Office

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