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SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL
JULY 20, 1999
The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale adjourned from a Study Session on Downtown Projects Update 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
Mary Bradley, Director of Finance
Marvin Rose, Director Public Works
Robert Walker, Director of Parks & Recreation
Dyane Matas, Housing & Neighborhood Preservation Officer
Dan Rich, Assistant to the City Manager
John Lawrence, Leisure Services Manager
Sonja Lee, Sr. Leisure Services Coordinator
Fred Bell, Principal Planner
Geri Caruso, Project Planner
Ray Williamson, Traffic Engineer
Cynthia Eden, Information Technology Coordinator
Paul Serame, Information Technology Coordinator
Rosemary Varela, Sr. Office Assistant/Clerks Office
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ray Kiddy, member of the Sunnyvale School Board, announced elections will be held for the Sunnyvale School Board. A meeting for those interested will take place on Tuesday, July 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the school district office on Iowa Avenue. For more information call 522-8200.
CONSENT CALENDAR
| 1A. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES (July 13, 1999). VORREITER moved approval of minutes as submitted, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously. |
| 1B. | AWARD OF BID #F9906-114: FULL-SIZED
PICKUP TRUCKS. REPORT NO. 99-314 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council award a contract in the amount of $63,749 to Melrose Ford of Oakland, California, for three full-sized pickup trucks and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect. VORREITER moved to award a contract in the amount of $63,749 to Melrose Ford of Oakland, California, for three full-sized pickup trucks and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously. |
| 1C. | AWARD OF BID #F9905-96: COPY PAPER. REPORT NO. 99-315 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council award a one-year contract in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to Office Depot of Santa Clara and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect. VORREITER moved to award a one-year contract in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to Office Depot of Santa Clara and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously. |
| 1D. | AWARD OF CONTRACT #F9907-02: FINANCE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SUPPORT. REPORT NO. 99-316 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council award a one-year contract in the amount of $39,750 to KPMG Peat Marwick for software maintenance and support of the integrated financial management system and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect. VORREITER moved to award a one-year contract in the amount of $39,750 to KPMG Peat Marwick for software maintenance and support of the integrated financial management system and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously. |
| 1E. | EXTENSION OF EXISTING CONTRACT #F9907-06: MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES. REPORT NO. 99-317 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council authorize a one-year extension of an existing contract in an amount not to exceed $98,500 to Berghausen Consulting Corporation of Sunnyvale for management consulting services and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a contract amendment to that effect. VORREITER moved to authorize a one-year extension of an existing contract in an amount not to exceed $98,500 to Berghausen Consulting Corporation of Sunnyvale for management consulting services and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a contract amendment to that effect, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously. |
| 1F. | AWARD OF CONTRACT #F9907-03: CARD KEY ACCESS SYSTEM UPGRADE. REPORT NO. 99-318 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council award a contract in the amount of $79,200 to Honeywell, Inc., of San Jose, to upgrade the card key access system and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect. VORREITER moved to award a contract in the amount of $79,200 to Honeywell, Inc., of San Jose, to upgrade the card key access system and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously. |
| 1G. | AWARD OF CONTRACT #F9907-05: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE UTILITY BILLING SYSTEM. REPORT NO. 99-319 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council award a contract to Deloitte and Touche, LLP, of Los Angeles, in an amount not to exceed $73,495 for professional services to implement Phase II of the Citys utility billing automation project; approve a contingency of $6,505; and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a contract to that effect. VORREITER moved to award a contract to Deloitte and Touche, LLP, of Los Angeles, in an amount not to exceed $73,495 for professional services to implement Phase II of the Citys utility billing automation project; approve a contingency of $6,505; and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a contract to that effect, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously. |
| 1H. | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 3 AND AWARD OF CONTRACT PUMPING STATIONS ROOF REPLACEMENT (UW-96-5(A)). REPORT NO. 99-323 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council accept the agreement with Star Insurance Company under the terms of the Performance Bond contracted with Guys Roofing, Inc. and approve Budget Modification No. 3 and award a new construction contract for this project to California Roofing Company, Incorporated for $49,507.00 as a replacement for the original contractor, and approve a contingency of $7,426.00. VORREITER moved to accept the agreement with Star Insurance Company under the terms of the Performance Bond contracted with Guys Roofing, Inc. and approve Budget Modification No. 3 and award a new construction contract for this project to California Roofing Company, Incorporated for $49,507.00 as a replacement for the original contractor, and approve a contingency of $7,426.00, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously. |
| 1I. | IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROCUREMENT POLICY. REPORT NO. 99-296STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council adopt the Council Policy requiring the purchase of Environmentally Preferable products and services. VORREITER moved to adopt the Council Policy requiring the purchase of Environmentally Preferable products and services, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously. |
| 1J. | ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENT 1999-00 DUES. REPORT NO. 99-313 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council approve payment of FY 1999-00 dues and continue membership in ABAG. VORREITER moved to approve payment of FY 1999-00 dues and continue membership in ABAG, seconded by ROBERTS and carried unanimously. |
| 1K. | PURCHASE OF PROPERTY 344 CHARLES STREET AND BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 4. REPORT NO. 99-320 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council adopt the resolution. Title of Resolution No. 171-99: 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 344 CHARLES STREET IN THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE. VORREITER moved to adopt Resolution No. 171-99, seconded by ROBERTS and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER NOES: NONE |
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
| 2. | CONSIDERATION OF CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR SITING OF NEW OLDER ADULT CENTER BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2. REPORT NO. 99-329 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council approve site location Option 1 for a 23,000 square foot single story, stand alone Older Adult Center and approve Budget Modification No. 2 in the amount of eleven million dollars for the purpose of financing the construction of a 23,000 square foot Older Adult Center at the Community Center and authorize staff to negotiate a consultant contract for detailed design and construction documents (Phase II) with The Steinberg Group, in accordance with previous Council Approved Award of Contract for Professional Design Services (No. F9903-77). Direct staff to return to council for approval of the contract. Robert Walker, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the staff report. Marvin Rose, Director of Public Works and Mary Bradley, Director of Finance, were also available to answer questions. The public hearing was declared open at 8:00 p.m. Appearances: The following spoke in support of a new Older Adult Center: Richard Mann Harriett Rowe Ms. Rowe stated she preferred Manet location for the center, expressed concerns about preservation of greenspace, noise from activities, security, design of building and the use of administrative offices at the Community Center. She suggested an Ad Hoc committee to give input for the new center. Kenneth Cook Mr. Cook stated he was opposed to the proposed site for the Senior Center. He suggested a compromise in the design or siting, due to the loss of greenspace and submitted correspondence to staff. Gertrude MacFarlane Ms. MacFarlane stated she prefers option #2 and recommended a satellite center also be considered. Dana Carbonar Ms. Carbonar requested the city suspend plans until alternative property locations are studied, a comprehensive evaluation of neighborhood impact is considered, and commented on noise, parking, traffic and trash problems. Dahl Phelps Ms. Phelps stated that the current Senior Center location on McKinley Ave. is centrally located and expressed concerns about access to the proposed location and preservation of the orchard.
Robert Walker, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the current orchard would not be impacted by this project. The public hearing was declared closed at 09:09 p.m. VORREITER moved approval to approve site location Option I for a 23,000 square foot single story, stand-alone Older Adult Center and approve Budget Modification No. 2 in the amount of eleven million dollars for the purpose of financing the construction of a 23,000 square foot Older Adult Center at the Community Center and authorize staff to negotiate a consultant contract for detailed design and construction documents (Phase II) with The Steinberg Group, in accordance with previous Council Approved Award of Contract for Professional Design Services (No. F9903-77). Direct staff to return to Council for approval of the contract, seconded by WALKER and carried unanimously. KAWCZYNSKI moved to direct the City Manager to contact Mozart Development regarding leasing space in the downtown area to the City for the Senior Center, seconded by WALKER and failed with FOWLER, VALERIO, VORREITER and ROBERTS dissenting. |
At this time the Mayor declared a recess, reconvening with all Councilmembers present.
| 3. | STATUS OF HERITAGE PRESERVATION WORK PLAN. REPORT NO. 99-326 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council approve alternatives 1.a.) Sunnymount Gardens Subdivision Direct staff to proceed with individual Heritage resource designations for specific sites; 2.d.) Victory Village Subdivision Maintain neighborhoods and individual sites without designations or combining districts; 3.a.) Sunnyvale Manor Addition Direct staff to proceed with individual Heritage Resource designations for specific sites; 4.a.) Upgrade certain properties to Heritage Resource or Local Landmark Status Continue to work on upgrading the properties. Geri Caruso, Project Planner, presented the staff report. Councilmember Walker requested a Study Issue on Neighborhood Design Guidelines in non-heritage areas. The public hearing was declared open at 9:51 p.m.
Appearances: Dahl Phelps Ms. Phelps requested Council take into consideration concerns of neighbors for redevelopment, in particular, single family single-level homes. The public hearing was declared closed at 9:55 p.m. WALKER moved to approval alternatives 1.a.) Sunnymount Gardens Subdivision Direct staff to proceed with individual Heritage resource designations for specific sites; 2.d.) Victory Village Subdivision Maintain neighborhoods and individual sites without designations or combining districts; 3.a.) Sunnyvale Manor Addition Direct staff to proceed with individual Heritage Resource designations for specific sites; 4.a.) Upgrade certain properties to Heritage Resource or Local Landmark Status Continue to work on upgrading the properties, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously. |
| 4. | ORAL HISTORIES OF LONG-TIME RESIDENTS INFORMATION ONLY. REPORT NO. 99-325 STAFF RECOMMENDATION This report is for information only. There is no action required at this time. Geri Caruso, Project Planner, presented the staff report. The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 10:00 p.m. No action taken. |
| 5. | STATUS OF PILOT PROJECT TO EXPAND ADULT SWIM OPPORTUNITIES USING LAKEWOOD PARK POOL. REPORT NO. 99-303 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council direct staff to continue attention to swim facility maintenance and consistency in program scheduling, as the overall Aquatics budget and program schedules permit, and discontinue the pilot program at Lakewood Park Pool.
Robert Walker, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the staff report. John Lawrence, Manager, Leisure Services, and Sonya Lee, Sr. Leisure Services Coordinator, were also available to answer questions. The public hearing was declared open at 10:10 p.m. Appearances: Holly Lofgren Ms. Lofgren thanked the staff for support on the pilot pool project. She commented on marketing, funding, location, and staffing issues. She stated her preference is for staff to direct attention to a new Fremont pool site, and recommended elimination of year-round adult swim program at Lakewood pool. She requested names, addresses and telephone numbers of Lakewood pool users that would like to be contacted regarding the new Fremont pool study. Chris Moylan Mr. Moylan stated that a mixed use facility pool would be the most successful, the Washington Park pool is not ideal for lap swimming, and a need for weekend afternoon swimming. He suggested the possibility of volunteer lifeguards. The public hearing was declared closed at 10:42 p.m. ROBERTS moved to direct staff to continue attention to swim facility maintenance and consistency in program scheduling as the overall Aquatics budget and program schedules permit and discontinue the pilot program at Lakewood Park Pool, seconded by FOWLER and carried unanimously. |
| 6. | USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A THREE-STORY OFFICE BUILDING AND FIVE LEVEL PARKING GARAGE RESULTING IN AN FAR OF 50% WHERE 35% IS ALLOWED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 185 N. WOLFE ROAD IN AN M-S (INDUSTRIAL AND SERVICE) ZONING DISTRICT (MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS, INC.) REPORT NO. 99-324 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council affirm the Negative Declaration and approve the Use Permit with conditions. Fred Bell, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. Ray Williamson, Traffic Engineer, was also available to answer questions. The public hearing was declared open at 11:15 p.m. Appearances: Max Chancellor, Managing Director of Corporate Services, Maxim Integrated Products Mr. Chancellor stated that Maxim has been located in Sunnyvale for over fourteen years. The Sunnyvale site is the Corporate Headquarters, principal operation at the site is final testing, and there are no toxic chemicals on site. Maxim has addressed the noise issue with employees and outside light fixtures are designed in coordination with the City and not pointed toward the neighboring residential area. Maxim anticipates a growth of 350 jobs and participates in a summer hire for youth program Ken Workman, Director of Worldwide Real Estate, Maxim Integrated Products Mr. Workman stated that Maxim is not selling the end product to the ultimate consumer, therefore it is not a point of sale location. Thom Mayer Mr. Mayer requested safe, secure bike parking and that the BAC review the plans for bike storage. Councilmember Miller requested a Study Issue to review the Ordinance for Art in Private Development. The public hearing was declared closed at 11:45 p.m. MILLER moved to affirm the Negative Declaration and approve the Use Permit with conditions; the approved TDM be on file with the city prior to construction, a schedule of fines for lack of compliance with the TDM; future owners of the building comply with the TDM; and that the bike plan be reviewed by the Bicycle Advisory Committee, seconded by ROBERTS and carried with KAWCZYNSKI dissenting. |
| 7. | PRE-APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AGENDA OF JULY 28, 1999. REPORT NO. 99-321STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council review the agenda and appeal an application where appropriate. No action taken. |
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Thom Mayer stated that signage issue previously reported to Council still persists; there is confusion between the Department of Public Safety and Community Development staff enforcement, and requested weekend code enforcement.
Frances Rowe commented on the duties and responsibilities of the City Council. She stated she would be forwarding documentation to the Santa Clara County District Attorney and the California Attorney Generals office.
Mitchell Loebel, resident at Twin Pines Manor apartment complex, provided Council with pictures of sewer conditions at the complex and a video of sewer plumbing to Community Development.
Gainer Benson, former resident of Twin Pine Manor, stated that cleaning of sewer pipes was only performed when a complaint was filed by a resident.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
COUNCIL
NAC-1 Councilmember Kawczynski congratulated and commended Sunnyvale Public Safety Association for a donation of $3,000 to support summer services at the Columbia Neighborhood Center.
NAC-2 Councilmember Kawczynski commented on a magazine article in the Public Innovator magazine titled "Top Ten Reasons Not To Involve the Public in Your Decisions."
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 12:19 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rosemary Varela
Sr. Office Assistant/City Clerks Office
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