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City Council Minutes - 6/15/99

MINUTES
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 15, 1999

 

The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale adjourned from Closed Sessions on COA and SEA Negotiations and Study Session on Review of Title 19 to a regularly scheduled City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers, 456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, California, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Manuel Valerio presiding. Vice Mayor Pat Vorreiter announced that Council took no action at the Closed Sessions, however gave staff direction.

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
Gail Price, Principal Planner
Dana Sonenberg-Wolfe, Associate Planner
Ray Williamson, City Traffic Engineer
Robert Walker, Director of Parks & Recreation
John Lawrence, Leisure Services Manager
Mary Bradley, Director of Finance
Therese Balbo, Administrative Services Manager
Mark Bowers, Solid Waste Program Manager
Jenny Shain, Ass’t. to Director of Parks & Recreation
Myriam Castaneda, Human Resource Supervisor
Dan Rich, Assistant to the City Manager
Carol Ann Butler, Deputy City Clerk

SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY

Mayor Valerio presented Steve Kirsch, Chairman of InfoSeek, with the City’s "Heart of Silicon Valley" award. The award recognizes extraordinary contributions of time and money to the community by chief executives and business owners.

As a result of the United Way crisis, Mr. Kirsch demonstrated his personal commitment to the well-being of the community by donating one million dollars to help fund hundreds of non-profit agencies throughout Santa Clara County. Mr. Kirsch was the catalyst that led to $14 million being raised.

Mayor Valerio presented Carol Ann Butler, Deputy City Clerk, with a plaque from the Mayor and Council, recognizing her 33 years of dedicated service with the City.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Jamie McCleary, Fremont High School student, announced fundraising activities to promote the Class of 2000 student trip.

Councilmember Miller announced ribbon cutting of the San Francisco Bay Trail opening in Sunnyvale on July 1st at 12 noon at Baylands Park.

Councilmember Miller recognized Bellarmine High School senior Steven Haas of Sunnyvale, for placing 8th out of 341,000 students in the 1999 U.S. Mathematical Olympiad.

Councilmember Fowler announced Wings Over Moffett Air Show at Moffett Field on June 18-20.

Councilmember Kawczynski announced July 4th Celebration at Baylands Park.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1A.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (JUNE 8, 1999)

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

1B.

LIST OF CLAIMS AND BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER. (LIST NO. 164)

REPORT NO. 99-275

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council review the lists of bills.

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

1C.

REJECTION OF BIDS #F9004-82: EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AT THE SUNNYVALE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER.

REPORT NO. 99-257

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council reject both bids received in response to Invitation for Bids #F9904-82 and authorize the Purchasing Officer to rebid this project following a revision of bid specifications.

VORREITER moved to reject both bids received in response to Invitation for Bids #F9904-82 and authorize the Purchasing Officer to rebid this project following a revision of bid specifications, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1D.

AWARD OF BID #F9905-97: REPLACEMENT THEATER SEATING AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER THEATER.

REPORT NO. 99-271

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council award contract to Country Roads, Inc., of Greenville, Michigan, to furnish and install replacement theater seating in the Community Center Theater.

VORREITER moved to award contract to Country Roads, Inc., of Greenville, Michigan, to furnish and install replacement theater seating in the Community Center Theater, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1E.

AWARD OF BID #F9902-65: REPLACEMENT OF HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER.

REPORT NO. 99-258

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council award a contract to Atlas Heating and Air Conditioning Company, Inc., of Sunnyvale to furnish and install a replacement heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the Community Center.

VORREITER moved to award a contract to Atlas Heating and Air Conditioning Company, Inc., of Sunnyvale to furnish and install a replacement heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the Community Center, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1F.

EXTENSION OF CONTRACT #F9906-112: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES.

REPORT NO. 99-281

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council extend the existing contract with Safety Kleen (California) Inc., of San Diego, for household hazardous waste collection and disposal services for the Dept. of Public Works Solid Waste Division.

VORREITER moved to extend the existing contract with Safety Kleen (California) Inc., of San Diego, for household hazardous waste collection and disposal services for the Dept. of Public Works Solid Waste Division, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1G.

AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH SANTA CLARA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY FOR JOB RETENTION SERVICES FOR CALWORKS CLIENTS IN THE NORTH COUNTY AREA.

REPORT NO. 99-265

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council concur with the NOVA Private Industry Council and approve negotiation of a contract with Santa Clara County Social Services Agency for Job Retention Services within the North County Employment Connection.

VORREITER moved to concur with the NOVA Private Industry Council and approve negotiation of a contract with Santa Clara County Social Services Agency for Job Retention Services within the North County Employment Connection, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1H.

GRANT APPLICATION FOR DIGITAL STORYTELLING IN SUNNYVALE: EXPANDING THE ORAL TRADITION.

REPORT NO. 99-277

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve submission of the grant application to the California State Library.

VORREITER moved to approve submission of the grant application to the California State Library, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1I.

GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF LIBRARY USERS.

REPORT NO. 99-276

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve submission of the grant application to the California State Library.

VORREITER moved to approve submission of the grant application to the California State Library, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1J.

ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS: SUNNYVALE PUBLIC SAFETY HEADQUARTERS, PHASE I – SOUTH ADDITION LOCKERS AND EXPANSION (PR-96-4(A))

REPORT NO. 99-267

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the resolution.

Title of Resolution No. 155-99:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE ACCEPTING AS COMPLETED WORK FOR SUNNYVALE PUBLIC SAFETY HEADQUARTERS, PHASE I – SOUTH ADDITION LOCKERS AND EXPANSION (PR-96-4 (A)), AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.

VORREITER moved adoption of Resolution No. 155-99, seconded by and carried by MILLER the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

1K.

PROPOSAL TO DAVID AND LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE CAREER LADDERS WELFARE-TO-WORK LABOR MARKET INFORMATION PROJECT.

REPORT NO. 99-270

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council concurs with the NOVA Private Industry Council and approves submission of a proposal to the David and Lucile Packard Foundation to continue the Career Ladders project.

VORREITER moved to concur with the NOVA Private Industry Council and approves submission of a proposal to the David and Lucile Packard Foundation to continue the Career Ladders project, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1L.

AWARD OF CONTRACT: PHASE II RECLAIMED WATER PUMPING AND STORAGE FACILITIES (UW-96-03).

REPORT NO. 99-292

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Conco West, Inc., in the amount of $1,743,840, and approve a contingency amount of $180,160.

VORREITER moved to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Conco West, Inc., in the amount of $1,743,840, and approve a contingency amount of $180,160, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1M.

ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS: REPAIR OF EXISTING CART PATHS AND WALKWAYS, SUNNYVALE AND SUNKEN GARDENS GOLF COURSES (PR-98-4).

REPORT NO. 99-278

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the resolution.

Title of Resolution No. 156-99:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE ACCEPTING AS COMPLETED WORK FOR REPAIR OF EXISTING CART PATHS AND WALKWAYS, SUNNYVALE AND SUNKEN GARDENS GOLF COURSES (PR-98-4), AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.

VORREITER moved adoption of Resolution No. 156-99, seconded by MILLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

 

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

1N.

CONTRACT WITH SAN JOSE JOB CORPS CENTER TO PROVIDE JOB DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH.

REPORT NO. 99-269

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council concur with NOVA Private Industry Concil and approve negotiation of a contract with San Jose Job Corps Center to provide Job Development Activities for Youth.

VORREITER moved to concur with NOVA Private Industry Council and approve negotiation of a contract with San Jose Job Corps Center to provide Job Development Activities for Youth, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1O.

AWARD OF BID #F9904-92: TRUCK BODIES FOR THE CITY FLEET.

REPORT NO. 99-288

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council award contract in the amount of $81,224 to Carter Industries of Redwood City for ten truck bodies and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect.

VORREITER moved to award contract in the amount of $81,224 to Carter Industries of Redwood City for ten truck bodies and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1P.

AMENDMENT TO THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND SALARY RESOLUTION: ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN, SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN, CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER-IN-TRAINING.

REPORT NO. 99-280

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the resolutions.

Title of Resolution No. 157-99:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BY CREATING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLES OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN, SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN, CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC AND PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER-IN-TRAINING, AND BY ADDING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR.

VORREITER moved to adopt Resolution No. 157-99, seconded by MILLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

Title of Resolution No. 158-99:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 155-98, THE CITY’S SALARY RESOLUTION, BY ADDING PAY SCHEDULES FOR THE NEW CLASSIFICATIONS OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN, SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN, CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, AND PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER-IN-TRAINING.

Moved to adopt Resolution No. 158-99, seconded by and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

 

1Q.

CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR NOVEMBER 2, 1999 FOR THE ELECTION OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR SEAT NOS. 4,5,6 & 7; AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION WITH THE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS.

REPORT NO. 99-218

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the resolution.

Councilmember Miller removed Item 1Q from the Consent Calendar to correct the date of adoption from June 16, 1999 to June 15, 1999.

Title of Resolution No. 159-99:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE CALLING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE ELECTION OF COUNCILMEMBERS TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE ON NOVEMBER 2, 1999, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS AND DETERMINING TO LEVY COSTS OF CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS.

VORREITER moved to adopt Resolution No. 159-99, seconded by MILLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

1R.

REVIEW OF PARKS & RECREATION SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR.

REPORT NO. 99-250

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council direct staff to maintain the previous Special Events Calendar and to modify existing special events where possible to enhance the City’s celebration of cultural diversity; and further recommends the current bi-annual process for reviewing special events be abolished in favor of annual operational reviews by staff supplemented by specific Study Issues when deemed warranted by Council.

Vice Mayor Vorreiter removed Item 1R from the Consent Calendar to encourage Council to approve staff alternates 2 and 4.

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

VORREITER moved to eliminate the Spring Eggstravaganza special event and re-direct those budgeted resources ($11,707) to offer a new special event to celebrate cultural diversity; and to approved staff recommendation of the annual (not bi-annual) process for reviewing special events be abolished in favor of annual operations reviews by staff, supplemented by specific Study Issues when deemed warranted by Council, seconded by MILLER and carried with WALKER, KAWCZYNSKI and FOWLER dissenting.

Councilmember Walker requested a Council Study Issue on ways to promote Cultural Events, not necessarily sponsored by the City of Sunnyvale.

1S.

EXTENSION OF LEASE WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT INC. AT RAYNOR FACILITY.

REPORT NO. 99-290

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the proposed extension of the lease agreement at Raynor with Child Development Inc.

VORREITER moved to approve the proposed extension of the lease agreement at Raynor with Child Development Inc., seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS

2.

1999 PHASE I BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS.

REPORT NO. 99-287

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council make appointments from the candidates listed in report. Should vacancies remain, Council direct staff to include them in a Fall recruitment effort to begin in September, with appointments in December.

Sophie Horiuchi, Volunteer Services Manager, presented the staff report.

The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 8:08 p.m.

ARTS COMMISSION

LINDA APPERSON

AYES: NONE

NOES: NONE

ABStAIN: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

JEANNE DILEO

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VALERIO

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: VORREITER, KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

CHRISTOPHER MOYLAN

AYES: ROBERTS, KAWCZYNSKI

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER, VORREITER, FOWLER, VALERIO,

MILLER

DONNA SMITH

AYES: VORREITER, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER, ROBERTS, VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI

The following was a tie-breaker vote:

JEANNE DILEO

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: VORREITER, FOWLER, MILLER

DONNA SMITH

AYES: VORREITER, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER, ROBERTS, VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI

JEANNE DILEO was appointed to the Arts Commission for the term ending June 30, 2003.

 

BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS

FOWLER moved appointment of Robert Beltramo and Darab Ghaffary to serve as members on the Board of Building Code Appeals to the term of June 2003, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

 

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES

ROBERT HARMS

AYES: ROBERTS, KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: WALKER, VORREITER, VALERIO

JACKIE HARRISON

AYES: ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: WALKER, KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER

LORRAINE LESHER

AYES: WALKER, KAWCZYNSKI

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO, FOWLER,

MILLER

The following was a tie-breaker vote:

ROBERT HARMS

AYES: KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO

JACKIE HARRISON

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: FOWLER, MILLER

JACKIE HARRISON was appointed to Board of Library Trustees for the term ending June 30, 2003.

 

HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION

BOB RAU

AYES: WALKER, VORREITER, VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI,

FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: ROBERTS

WILLIAM REID

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI,

FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: VORREITER

GERRY ROY

AYES: ROBERTS, VORREITER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER,VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER

BOB RAU AND WILLIAM REID were appointed to the Heritage Preservation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2003.

 

HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION

Councilmember Roberts (Seat #3) appointed Pete Richards to the Housing & Human Services Commission for the term ending June 30, 2003.

Vice Mayor Vorreiter (Seat #6) appointed Gerry Roy to the Housing & Human Services Commission for the term ending June 30, 2003.

Councilmember Walker (Seat #4) appointed Lorraine Lesher to the Housing & Human Services Commission for the term ending June 30, 2003.

Mayor Valerio (Seat #5) and Councilmember Miller (Seat #2) will make their appointments at a later date.

 

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

DAVID HILL

AYES: MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER

JAMES LAUTH

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER

MARIO SILVEIRA

AYES: MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER

ROBYN NIXON

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

ROBYN NIXON was appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2003.

 

PERSONNEL BOARD (AT-LARGE)

LORETTA BOOKER

AYES: WALKER, VORRIETER, KAWCZYNSKI

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: ROBERTS, VALERIO, FOWLER, MILLER

PAMELA FITTS

AYES: KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

MILLER

DENNIS WILLIAMS

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER,VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: FOWLER

DENNIS WILLIAMS was appointed to the Personnel Board for the term ending June 30, 2000.

LORETTA BOOKER

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

PAMELA FITTS

AYES: VALERIO, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, KAWCZYNSKI

LORETTA BOOKER was appointed to the Personnel Board for the term ending June 30, 2003.

 

PLANNING COMMISSION

YOLANDA BROWN

AYES: ROBERTS, VORREITER, KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER,

MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER, VALERIO

LEE FLANAGIN

AYES: VORREITER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER, ROBERTS, VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI,

FOWLER

SHELLEY JARVIS

AYES: NONE

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

CHRISTOPHER MOYLAN

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI,

MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: VORREITER, FOWLER

MEGAN SATTERLEE

AYES: VORREITER, KAWCZYNSKI, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER, ROBERTS, VALERIO, FOWLER

The following was a tie-breaker vote:

YOLANDA BROWN

AYES: ROBERTS, VORREITER, KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER,

MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER, VALERIO

CHRISTOPHER MOYLAN

AYES: WALKER, VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: ROBERTS, VORREITER, FOWLER

YOLANDA BROWN was appointed to the Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2002.

LEE FLANAGIN

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

SHELLY JARVIS

AYES: NONE

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

CHRISTOPHER MOYLAN

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, KAWCZYNSKI

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: VALERIO, FOWLER, MILLER

MEGAN SATTERLEE

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

LEE FLANAGIN AND MEGAN SATTERLEE were appointed to the Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2003.

3.

APPROVAL TO LEVY AND COLLECT AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FY99/00.

REPORT NO. 99-291

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the resolution.

Mary Bradley, Director of Finance, presented the staff report. Therese Balbo, Administrative Services Manager, was also available to respond to Council questions.

The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 8:30 p.m.

Title of Resolution No. 160-99:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE CONFIRMING ENGINEER’S REPORT AND LEVYING ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FY99/00.

MILLER moved adoption of Resolution No. 160-99, seconded by VORREITER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

4.

ORDINANCE SETTING DOWNTOWN PARKING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT DEBT SERVICE AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT FOR FY99/00.

REPORT NO. 99-289

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council introduce ordinance establishing ad valorem rate for the debt service for the Parking Maintenance District for FY99/00 at $.0590 per $100 of assessed valuation.

Mary Bradley, Director of Finance, presented the staff report.

The public hearing was declared opened and closed 8:32 p.m.

Title of Ordinance No. 2609-99:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE FIXING AND LEVYING AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR FY99/00 ON ALL LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PARKING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT.

ROBERTS moved introduction of Ordinance No. 2609-99, seconded by VORREITER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER,VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

5.

FURTHER ANALYSIS OF STAFF’S ABILITY TO UNDERTAKE A STUDY OF A JOINT USE POOL PROJECT WITH THE FREMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT.

REPORT NO. 99-294

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council directs staff not to proceed with a study of a joint use pool project with the Fremont Union High School District.

Robert Walker, Director of Parks & Recreation, presented staff report. John Lawrence, Leisure Services Manager, was also available to respond to Council questions.

The public hearing was declared opened at 8:40 p.m.

The following speakers addressed concerns in the public expectations and design of Washington Park Pool; impact to staff; complexity of study; Parks & Recreation Commission’s role; programming costs brought up by fiscal impacts; users; fundraising. The speakers requested Council approve the pool study, establish a checkpoint review to Council no later than Oct. 1st; and to designate some of the next applicants $1,256,085 funds to the pool.

Appearances:

Holly Lofgren

John Hoskins, Head Swim Coach, SV Swim Club

Terry Yordan

Ron Swegles, Chair/Parks & Recreation Commission

The public hearing was declared closed at 9:23 p.m.

FOWLER moved to proceed with the study of a joint use 50-meter pool with the Fremont Union High School District; with staff focus on 3 areas: (1) determine populations and numbers of individuals the pool would serve (comparing 30-meter pool to 50-meter pool), (2) look at all areas of General Fund in Leisure Services and capital budget; and (3) look at budget alternatives- choices in order to choose reduction of services or not, seconded by KAWCZYNSKI and carried with WALKER, VORREITER and VALERIO dissenting.

Mayor Valerio declared a recess at 10 p.m. reconvening at 10:10 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.

6.

RELATED PROPOSALS FOR THE 35.46 ACRE ARQUES CAMPUS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 974 E. ARQUES AVE. IN AN M-S ZONING DISTRICT. (APPLIED MATERIALS)

REPORT NOS. 99-272, 99-273, 99-274

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Approval in accordance with Planning Commission recommendation; certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report and approval and adoption of the Development Agreement between Applied Materials, Inc. and the City of Sunnyvale.

David Boesch, Director of Community Development, presented the staff report. Gail Price, Principal Planner and Ray Williamson, City Traffic Engineer were also present to respond to Council questions.

The public hearing was declared opened at 10:45 p.m.

The following speakers supported the development of the 35.46 acre Arques Campus at 974 E. Arques Avenue.

Appearances:

Nancy Hendle, Applied Materials/VP of Global Corp. Finance

Wei Chu, Sr. Dir. Global Real Estate & Facilities/Applied Materials

Carl Guardino, Representing Santa Clara Co. Manufacturing Group

Suzi Blackman, CEO/Exec. Director of SV Chamber of Commerce

Chip Glassanos

Dave Sandretto, Representing Second Harvest Food Bank

Nancy Tivol, Representing Sunnyvale Community Services

Leslie Lawton, Pres./SV Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Tim Risch

Thomas Mayer commented on Council looking at transportation mitigation being spent in Sunnyvale.

The public hearing was declared closed at 11:50 p.m.

Title of Resolution No. 161-99:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE APPLIED MATERIALS ARQUES CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT, MAKING RELATED FINDINGS INCLUDING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM.

WALKER moved adoption of Resolution No. 161-99, seconded by ROBERTS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

Title of Resolution No. 162-99:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE ADOPTING THE APPLIED MATERIALS ARQUES CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN.

WALKER moved adoption of Resolution No. 162-99, with modification that staff return with compliance wording to fine applicant if they do not perform TDM landscaping and also seek ways for implementing larger trees (not lollipop trees), seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously.

Title of Ordinance No. 2610-99:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN APPLIED MATERIALS AND THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE.

WALKER moved introduction of Ordinance No. 2610-99, seconded by ROBERTS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

Councilmember Fowler requested Council Study Issue to look at Futures Study Areas which are not getting higher FAR.

Councilmembers Miller and Kawczynski requested Council Study Issue on review of ordinance for Art in Private Development.

Councilmember Miller requested Council Study Issue to review the Tree Ordinance, which would address trees on vacant land and trees being an addition to the community.

Mayor Valerio declared a recess at 12:15 a.m. reconvening at 12:25 a.m. with all Councilmembers present.

7.

POTENTIAL REZONING OF PROPERTIES IN THE R-4 ZONING DISTRICT.

REPORT NO. 99-279

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council maintain Area 4 within the R-4 Zoning District; to Rezone Area 5 to the R-2 Zoning District; and to rezone Area 6 to the R-3/PD Zoning District.

David Boesch, Director of Community Development, presented the staff report. Trudi Ryan, Planning Director and Dana Sonenberg-Wolfe, Associate Planner, were available to respond to Council questions.

The public hearing was declared opened at 12:32 a.m.

Appearances:

Daniel Dang, Project Mgr. Waverly Development (Area 5)

Hanh Nguyen, Property Owner/161 Waverly Street

Mr. Dang and Mr. Nguyen requested Council consider extending effective date of permit requirements to one year out.

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

(AREA 4)

Title of Ordinance No. 2611-99:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE PRECISE ZONING PLAN, ZONING DISTRICTS MAP, TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF AYALA DRIVE AND THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH BERNARDO AVENUES FROM R-4 (HIGH DENSITY) TO R-3 (MEDIUM DENSITY).

KAWCZYNSKI moved introduction of Ordinance No. 2611-99, seconded by WALKER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: VORREITER, VALERIO

ABSENT: NONE

(AREA 5)

Title of Ordinance No. 2612-99:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE PRECISE ZONING PLAN, ZONING DISTRICTS MAP, TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED ON BLOCKS OF CHARLES STREET, FLORENCE STREET, WAVERLY STREET, PASTORIA AVENUE, WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE AND EAST EVELYN FROM R-4 (HIGH DENSITY) DISTRICT TO R-2 (LOW-MEDIUM) DENSITY.

WALKER moved introduction of Ordinance No. 2612-99, seconded by VORREITER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

Councilmember Roberts recommended to grandfather the August date (effectiveness of Ordinance) for applicant to file permits.

(AREA 6)

Title of Ordinance No. 2613-99:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE PRECISE ZONING PLAN, ZONING DISTRICTS MAP, TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED ON BLOCKS OF SOUTH BAYVIEW AVENUE, EAST WASHINGTON AND EAST MCKINLEY AVENUE FROM R-4/PD (HIGH DENSITY/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT TO R-3/PD (LOW-MEDIUM DENSITY/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT.

WALKER moved introduction of Ordinance No. 2613-99, seconded by MILLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

8.

AGREEMENTS BETWEEN AMERICAN MALL PROPERTIES AND THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AND THE SUNNYVALE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO PARKING STRUCTURES AND ADDITIONAL RETAIL SPACE AT TOWN CENTER.

REPORT NO. 99-006RA

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the resolution.

Dyane Matas, Housing & Neighborhood Preservation Officer, presented the staff report.

The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 1:07 a.m.

Title of Resolution No. 102-99RA:

RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH TOWN CENTER PARKING STRUCTURES AND PROPERTY EXCHANGE WITH SUNNYVALE, LLC AND TO TAKE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THOSE AGREEMENTS.

VORREITER moved adoption of Resolution No. 102-99RA, seconded by MILLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

Chairperson Valerio adjourned Redevelopment Agency to City Council meeting with all Councilmembers present.

9.

ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES AND SPECIAL TAX BONDS FOR DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITIES.

REPORT NO. 99-283

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the resolution.

Mary Bradley, Director of Finance, presented the staff report. Paul Rosenstial, representing E. J. De LaRosa & Co., Inc., was also available to respond to Council questions.

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

Title of Resolution No. 164-99:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS.

KAWCZYNSKI moved adoption of Resolution No. 164-99, seconded by MILLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

Title of Resolution No. 165-99:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS.

KAWCZYNSKI moved adoption of Resolution No. 165-99, seconded by MILLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

10.

FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET ADOPTION AND RELATED ACTIONS. (PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MAY 25, 1999)

REPORT NO. 99-251

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the resolutions.

Mary Bradley, Director of Finance, presented the staff report.

Title of Resolution No. 166-99:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE FIXING AND ESTABLISHING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE.

WALKER moved adoption of Resolution No. 166-99, seconded by VORREITER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

Title of Resolution No. 167-99:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1999 TO JUNE 30, 2000.

WALKER moved adoption of Resolution No. 167-99, seconded by MILLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: KAWCZYNSKI

ABSENT: NONE

Title of Resolution No. 168-99:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY99/00 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII-B OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION.

MILLER moved adoption of Resolution No. 168-99, seconded by ROBERTS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

11.

EVALUATION OF COUNTY PARATRANSIT SERVICES.

REPORT NO. 99-268

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council accept this report and direct staff to take no further action regarding paratransit matters.

Jenny Shain, Assistant to the Director of Parks & Recreation, presented the staff report.

The public hearing was declared open at 1:40 a.m.

Appearances:

Carolyn Taylor, Chair/Housing & Human Services Commission

Ms. Taylor commented on the complexity of the application process indicating that the process needs to be improved. Ms. Taylor suggested different methods and a more thorough survey be conducted. Ms. Taylor concluded that this would be helpful to HHSC and assisting in the CDBG process.

FOWLER moved to accept this report and direct staff to take no further action regarding paratransit matters and direct the Director of Community Development to follow-up with Ms. Taylor regarding the process, seconded by WALKER and carried unanimously.

12.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE: CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO SECTION 8.16 OF THE SUNNYVALE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.

REPORT NO. 99-284

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council introduce the ordinance.

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

The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 2:10 a.m.

Title of Ordinance No. 2614-99:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCNIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.16 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING.

VORREITER moved introduction of Ordinance No. 2614-99, seconded by MILLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNKSI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

13.

DENTAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS.

REPORT NO. 99-282

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

None.

Myriam Castaneda, Human Resources Supervisor, presented the staff report.

The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 2:23 a.m.

MILLER moved that dental and vision benefits be paid to City Councilmembers with the family coverage to be picked up by individual Councilmembers, seconded by KAWCZYNSKI and carried with ROBERTS dissenting.

14.

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2608-99: EXAMINATION OF NOISE EVENTS AND ENFORCEMENT.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the ordinance.

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 WALKER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: KAWCZYNSKI

ABSENT: NONE

NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS

COUNCIL

NAC-1

Councilmember Kawczynski commented on his vote dissention on the FY99/00 Budget Adoption.

NAC-2

Councilmember Kawczynski inquired on the cost of the Downtown Parking signs and who was responsible for the locations.

David Boesch, Director of Community Development, indicated that staff was involved with location decision and he would follow-up with Councilmember Kawczynski on the cost including the consultant’s fee.

NAC-3

Councilmember Miller wished Carol Ann Butler, Deputy City Clerk, a fond farewell.

NAC-4

Councilmember Miller wished City Manager and Vice Mayor Vorreiter a "bon voyage" on their summer vacation

 

ADJOURNMENT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING

There being no further business, Mayor Valerio declared the City Council meeting adjourn to Redevelopment Agency meeting at 2:35 a.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Carol Ann Butler
Deputy City Clerk

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