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City Council Minutes - 7/27/99

MINUTES
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL
JULY 27, 1999

 

The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale met in a regularly scheduled meeting 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
Sophie Horiuchi, Volunteer Services Manager
Dan Rich, Assistant to the City Manager
Gail Price, Principal Planner
Ray Williamson, Traffic Engineer
Paul Serami, Information Technology Coordinator
Rosemary Varela, Sr. Office Assistant/City Clerk’s Office

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Carl Honaker, Ames Research Center, announced Space Technology and Education Day to be held on Saturday, July 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Moffett Field in Hanger 1. Admission is free.

Councilmember Kawczynski announced a Neighborhood Party sponsored by the Columbia Neighborhood Center Task Force to be held on Tuesday, August 3rd from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Columbia Avenue between Fair Oaks and Roosevelt.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (JULY 20, 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.

REPORT NO. 99-339

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 #F9904-94: PHOTOCOPYING, COLLATING AND BINDING SERVICES.

REPORT NO. 99-330

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council award a one-year contract (with an option to extend the contract for two additional years) in an amount not to exceed $70,000 to Alphagraphics of Sunnyvale for photocopying, collating and binding services and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect.

VORREITER moved to award a one-year contract (with an option to extend the contract for two additional years) in an amount not to exceed $70,000 to Alphagraphics of Sunnyvale for photocopying, collating and binding services and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1D.

AWARD OF CONTRACT #F9907-11 FOR CITYWIDE COPIER RENTAL PROGRAM.

REPORT NO. 99-335

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council award a three-year contract in an amount not to exceed $450,000 to Pitney Bowes Office Systems of South San Francisco for a Citywide copier rental program and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect.

VORREITER moved to award a three-year contract in an amount not to exceed $450,000 to Pitney Bowes Office Systems of South San Francisco for a Citywide copier rental program and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1E.

APPROVAL OF $140,000 CONTRACT WITH CRITICAL MASS MULTIMEDIA TO PROCURE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL KIOSK SYSTEMS FOR CONNECT! PARTNERS.

REPORT NO. 99-336

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Critical Mass Multimedia in an amount not to exceed $140,000 for the procurement of kiosk housing, computer hardware, software installation and customer support services.

VORREITER moved to authorize the Manager to enter into a contract with Critical Mass Multimedia in an amount not to exceed $140,000 for the procurement of kiosk housing, computer hardware, software installation and customer support services, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1F.

EXTENSION OF CONTRACT #F9907-07: MAINTENANCE OF RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS.

REPORT NO. 99-337

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council award a one-year contract extension in the amount of $66,436 to Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc., of San Mateo for the maintenance of radio communications equipment and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect.

VORREITER moved to award a one-year contract extension in the amount of $66,436 to Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc., of San Mateo for the maintenance of radio communications equipment and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1G.

EXTENSION OF CONTRACT #F9907-10: STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES.

REPORT NO. 99-338

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council authorize extension of an existing contract, the cost of which will not exceed $50,000 with Ackley Associates of Sunriver, Oregon, for strategic planning services and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a contract amendment to that effect.

VORREITER moved to authorize extension of an existing contract, the cost of which will not exceed $50,000 with Ackley Associates of Sunriver, Oregon, for strategic planning services and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a contract amendment to that effect, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1H.

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF SUNNYVALE AND MOUNTAIN VIEW CONCERNING THE LICENSING AND INSTALLATION OF THE SUNNYVALE PERMIT SYSTEM.

REPORT NO. 99-341

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council enter into an agreement with the City of Mountain View to allow them to use the Sunnyvale Permit System. In return the City of Sunnyvale will receive up to $171,385.

VORREITER moved to enter into an agreement with the City of Mountain View to allow them to use the Sunnyvale Permit System. In return the City of Sunnyvale will receive up to $171,385, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1I.

AWARD OF LICENSE AGREEMENT IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #F9902-68: RESTAURANT OPERATOR AT SUNNYVALE GOLF COURSES.

REPORT NO. 99-345

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council award a twenty-year License Agreement to Lookout Inn, Inc., for operation of restaurants and related facilities at the Sunnyvale Golf Course and Sunken Gardens Golf Course and authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Agreement.

VORREITER moved to award a twenty-year License Agreement to Lookout Inn, Inc., for operation of restaurants and related facilities at the Sunnyvale Golf Course and Sunken Gardens Golf Course and authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Agreement, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1J.

ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS – PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING TELEPHONE AND COMPUTER ROOM HVAC MODIFICATIONS.

REPORT NO. 99-327

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the resolution.

Title of Resolution No. 172-99:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE ACCEPTING AS COMPLETED WORK FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING TELEPHONE AND COMPUTER ROOMS HVAC MODIFICATIONS (PR-98-3), AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.

VORREITER moved adoption of Resolution No. 172-99, seconded by MILLER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO,

KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

1K.

ACCEPTANCE OF ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $643,723 AND BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 5.

REPORT NO. 99-334

 STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve acceptance of a One-Stop Career Center System Implementation grant from the State of California in the amount of $643,723. Staff further recommends that the City Manager be authorized to sign and enter into the grant agreement and any necessary subcontracts. Staff also recommends approval of Budget Modification No. 5 to add the grant funds to the City budget.

VORREITER moved to approve acceptance of a One-Stop Career Center System Implementation grant from the State of California in the amount of $643,723. Staff further recommends that the City Manager be authorized to sign and enter into the grant agreement and any necessary subcontracts. Staff also recommends approval of Budget Modification No. 5 to add the grant funds to the City budget, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

1L. CITY OF SUNNYVALE INVESTMENT REPORT 2ND QUARTER 1999.

REPORT NO. 99-340

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive and file the investment report.

VORREITER moved to receive and file the investment report, seconded by MILLER and carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS

2. APPOINTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER.

REPORT NO. 99-342

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council appoint an individual to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission from the candidates listed.

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

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

DAVID HILL

AYES: MILLER, VALERIO, VORREITER, ROBERTS, WALKER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: FOWLER, KAWCZYNSKI

JAMES LAUTH

AYES: FOWLER, ROBERTS

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: MILLER, KAWCZYNSKI, VALERIO, VORREITER,

WALKER

MARIO SILVEIRA

AYES: KAWCZYNSKI, VORREITER

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: MILLER, FOWLER, VALERIO, ROBERTS, WALKER

DAVID HILL was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for term ending June 30, 2001.

3.

POTENTIAL REZONING OF PROPERTIES IN THE R-4 AND R-5 ZONING DISTRICTS – AREAS 2, 3 AND 11.

REPORT NO. 99-343

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council continue this item to the City Council meeting of August 10, 1999.

The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 7:38 p.m.

Continued to Council meeting of August 10, 1999.

 

4.

APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL FOR A USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 1038 W. WASHINGTON AVENUE IN A C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT (CHALLENGER SCHOOLS, INC.)

REPORT NO. 99-344

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council deny the appeal and support the Planning Commission’s denial of the Use Permit.

Gail Price, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. Ray Williamson, Traffic Engineer, was also available to answer questions.

The public hearing was declared open at 7:50 p.m.

Appearances:

Name

Clay M. Stringham, Director of Development, Challenger Schools

Mr. Stringham stated that there is a need for quality pre-school, kindergarten and day care in the City of Sunnyvale and Challenger is committed to giving Sunnyvale residents enrollment priority. He provided Council with a waiting list of students and presented a graph indicating the geographical location of students.

He also stated the property owners’ commitment to upgrade the appearance of the center, Challenger School is an appropriate land use for the location, would work with the neighborhood and other schools regarding traffic issues and would meet the city’s guidelines for traffic. The schools intention is not to expand to the entire center; Lomita Street is not to be used and there are few nighttime activities and urged Council support for the project.

Dave Monter, Principal, Challenger School, San Jose

Mr. Monter stated that the San Jose schools campus is an abandoned retail store, the school has brought vitality to the center and have not received any traffic complaints from neighbors. Challenger has a well designed arrival and departure procedure and urged Council support for the Mary Manor site.

Steve Fitzsimons, Traffic Engineer Consultant, Challenger Schools

Mr. Fitzsimons spoke on the traffic analysis and impacts to the area.

Dave Delgado, Principal, Challenger School, Hollenbeck Ave., Sunnyvale

Mr. Delgado presented correspondence to Council on the arrival and departure procedures for students, commented on traffic management, and stated that schools can be successfully built in strip malls.

Lorraine Hall

Ms. Hall lives in the neighborhood of the Hollenbeck school and stated that Challenger is a responsible tenant, students do not loiter in the neighborhood, arrival and departure runs smoothly, and there is little vandalism since the school has been at this location.

Molly Bauer

Ms. Bauer read a letter from a Sunnyvale resident and parent of a Challenger school student in support of the school expansion.

The following people spoke in opposition to the Challenger School, Inc. project at the Mary Manor Center:

Moya Smith Phil Young

Dennis Gerrity John Madden

Jill Keekley Todd Lynch

Adriane Ding Sharon Ashley Lynch

John Whiteman Pete Contostavlos

Doug Dixon Mark Vidovich

Jeffrey Henson Patricia Dixon

Leela Kumar Judy Pell

Irene Macres

Ms. Macres provided the Council with a petition with 383 signatures of people opposing Challenger School in the Mary Manor Center.

David Anderson, Pastor Faith Walk Christian Center

Mr. Anderson did not speak for or against the school but stated that it is difficult for service organizations to move into Sunnyvale and that alternate locations be recommended.

The public hearing was declared closed at 10:20 p.m.

Councilmember Miller requested Public Safety monitor the intersection of Mary and Washington for enforcement when school is in session.

Councilmember Walker suggested the City’s Traffic Department Staff meet with the Mary Manor neighborhood residents to discuss traffic issues.

Councilmember Miller requested Community Development staff contact the Mary Manor Center property owner regarding the upkeep of the property.

VORREITER moved to deny the appeal and support the Planning Commissions denial of the Use Permit, seconded by WALKER and carried unanimously.

5.

APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA OF JULY 12, 1999 AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AGENDA OF JULY 14, 1999.

REPORT NO. 99-332

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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

No action taken.

NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS

COUNCIL

NAC-1 Vice-Mayor Vorreiter requested a study issue for the consideration of allocating housing funds for municipal employees and/or teachers who live and work in Sunnyvale.

David Boesch, Director of Community Development, stated that there is currently a study issue being prepared for Second Mortgage Programs, and will attempt to address the Vice-Mayor’s issue in this report.

NAC-2 Councilmember Fowler announced he attended the Filipino American Association of Lakewood Village Annual installation of officers.

NAC-3 Councilmember Miller announced that she and Vice-Mayor Vorreiter attended the Women in Municipal Government Conference in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Councilmember Miller asked if CDBG funds can be used for the new Older Adult Center.

NAC-4 Councilmember Miller commented on the Regional Airport Planning Commission (RAPC) Meeting. The committee’s agenda included discussion of Moffett Field as a reliever airport. The City of Mountain View City Council has issued a resolution opposing the use of Moffett Field. Councilmember Miller has written a letter to the Commission Chair stating that RAPC should not be discussing or making policy without local representatives in attendance.

NAC-5 Councilmember Miller complimented staff for the information only report on Bay Area Quality Management District Grant Application. She stated that the City has received another vehicle incentive program for $24,000 and will also be receiving an additional $400,000.

NAC-6 Councilmember Miller announced she attended a conference for the Air Board and they have passed their attainment plan for 1999 for the Bay Area.

NAC-7 Mayor Valerio stated that Jeffrey So, who had to leave the Council meeting early, asked about the safety of the neighborhood of the proposed Challenger School. The Mayor responded that Sunnyvale is one of the safest cities in the nation for a population of its size and fairly safe for youngsters.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:49 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

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

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