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MINUTES
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL &
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUGUST 17, 1999
The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale adjourned from a Study Session: Investment Policy Review 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 MillerABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert S. LaSala, City Manager
Valerie J. Armento, City Attorney
Amy Chan, Assistant City Manager
Marvin Rose, Director Public Works
Mary J. Bradley, Director of Finance
Therese B. Balbo, Administrative Services Manager
Dan Rich, Assistant to the City Manager
Sophie Horiuchi, Administrative Assistant
Erica Shirley, Interim Child Care Coordinator
Cynthia Eden, Coordinator/Resources
Donna L. Hall, Interim Deputy City Clerk
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Leslie Laughton, representing the Chamber of Commerce, invited the City Council to Showcase Sunnyvale on September 17, 1999 at the Hilton Hotel.
Vice-Mayor Vorreiter expressed concern and distress regarding conduct, comments, and disrespect from Councilmember Kawczynski to members of the community, City staff members, and City Councilmember; stated a letter was sent today to Councilmember Kawczynski from Mayor Valerio and Vice-Mayor Vorreiter regarding these concerns.
Councilmember Fowler stated he shared the concerns; requested a review of the City’s Code of Ethics, specifically Sections 2,3, 4,5, 14, and 16; stated a violation of the letter and spirit of the Code of Ethics, specifically City Council Meetings of May 11 and 25, June 8 and 15, July 13 and 20, and August 3 and 10; stated Section18 of the Code of Ethics provides for the Mayor to intervene when actions of members that appear to be in violation of the Code of Ethics are brought to their attention; requested the Mayor to appoint a subcommittee of the Council to look into these matters.
Councilmember Roberts stated he supported the comments of Vice-Mayor Vorreiter and Councilmember Fowler.
Councilmember Kawczynski stated he would request time on an future City Council Meeting for a response; questioned the Mayor’s ability to appoint a subcommittee; requested copies of the proceedings of Vice-Mayor Vorreiter’s and Councilmember Fowler’s comments.
City Attorney Armento stated the Code of Ethics provides for the Mayor to do what is necessary to conduct an investigation.
Fowler moved, Roberts seconded to form a subcommittee to look into possible violations of the City’s Code of Ethics regarding Councilmember Kawczynski.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Walker, Roberts, Vorreiter, Valerio, Fowler, Miller
Noes: Kawczynski
Absent: None
Councilmember Miller congratulated students Frederick Lwee and Jannis Jocius from Fremont High School as 1999 Scholarship Award winners from the Abrazos & Books program.
Councilmember Miller stated the City of Sunnyvale did support funding and will be a participant in the Wildlife Center.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vorreiter moved, Miller seconded, and the motion carried unanimously, approving the Consent Calendar 1A through 1J as follows:
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES (August 10, 1999) |
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LIST OF CLAIMS AND BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER. REPORT NO. 99-374 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council review the lists of bills. |
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EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CONSULTING SERVICES (#F9908-20) REPORT NO. 99-371 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council award a contract in an amount not to exceed $164,000 to Northern Digital, Inc., of Bakersfield for professional services to implement Phase 1 of the MAXIMO Infrastructure Maintenance management System and Authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a contract to that effect. |
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AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (#F9908-22) REPORT NO. 99-373 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with CCS Planning and Engineering, Incorporated in the amount of $96,000 for travel demand forecasting and traffic engineering services and a contract with Arthur Bauer & Associates, Incorporated in the amount of $80,800 for development of the funding strategy. |
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APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS WITH CCS PLANNING & ENGINEERING AND ARTHUR BAUER & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR TRAVEL DEMAND FORECASTING AND FUNDING DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING ASSISTANCE. REPORT NO. 99-381 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with CCS Planning and Engineering, Incorporated in the amount of $96,000 for travel demand forecasting and traffic engineering services and a contract with Arthur Bauer & Associates, Incorporated in the amount of $80,800 for development of the funding strategy. |
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AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION (TR-96-3) AND BUDGET MODIFICATION #6. REPORT NO. 99-377 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council award the contract to Rosendin Electric, Incorporated in the amount of $621,050.70 and approve Budget Modification #6 in the amount of $415,425 for additional design and construction expenses due to the reconfiguration of Old San Francisco Road, an Old San Francisco Road roadway pavement overlay and reconstruction and additional Maude Avenue overly eligible expenses. |
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RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA, INC. FOR A NEW 9-1-1 TELEPHONE SYSTEM THAT WILL BE FUNDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. REPORT NO. 99-380 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Motorola, Inc., for lease of a new 9-1-1 system. |
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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT TERTIARY PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, UW-96-1 REPORT NO. 99-375 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council adopt the resolution. Title of Resolution No. 182-99: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE ACCEPTING AS COMPLETED WORK FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT TERTIARY PLANT IMPROVEMENTS (UW-96-1), AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. |
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APPROVAL OF LEASE OF SPACE AT 420 SOUTH PASTORIA AVENUE FOR DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUBLEASE OF SPACE TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA AT 505 WEST OLIVE AVENUE. REPORT NO. 99-370 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the lease of office space from the State of California at 420 South Pastoria Avenue, as well as the sublease of space at 505 W. Olive Avenue to the State of California, as stated above, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the lease agreements. |
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REQUEST TO PURCAHSE BELOW MARKET RATE UNIT. REPORT NO. 99-376 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council adopt the resolution. Title of Resolution No. 183-99: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 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 929 E. EL CAMINO REAL, UNIT D119, IN THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE. |
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
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INVESTMENT AND CASH MANAGEMENT POLICY UPDATE FOR FY 1999/2000. REPORT NO. 99-383 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council adopt the Investment and Cash Management Policy for FY 1999/2000 with all proposed changes. Mary J. Bradley, Director of Finance, presented the staff report. The public hearing opened at 8:00 p.m. There was no public testimony. The public hearing closed at 8:00 p.m. Roberts moved, Fowler seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the staff recommendation. |
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REVIEW EFFORTS TO ENHANCE QUALITY, AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF CHILD CARE. REPORT NO. 99-368 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council direct staff to adopt proposed changes to the Child Care Program, as indicated in the Child Care Program Review/Measures Modification section of this report. Sophie Horiuchi, Administrative Assistant, and Erica Shirley, Interim Child Care Coordinator, presented the staff report. Councilmember Walker requested measurable goals be included. The public hearing was opened at 8:10 p.m. Appearances: Liz Gallegos, Member of the Child Care Advisory Board, thanked the Council for their support. Thom Mayer stated it would be reasonable for the City to have funds to support child care programs. The public hearing closed at 8:20 p.m. Vorreiter moved, Walker seconded, and carried unanimously to approve the staff recommendation to adopt proposed changes to the Child Care Program, as indicated in the Child Care Program Review/Measures Modification section of this report as follows: Modification of Measure #1: Monitor the child care vacancy rate and compare it to cities without a child care program. Modification of Measure #2: Child Care Services program shall monitor the percentage of child care needs being met in the community and shall include this information in its annual report. Modification of Measure #3: Served providers and CCAB members rate staff support as good 85% of the time. Staff suggests that this measure be broken into two separate measures in which one reflect a measure of provider satisfaction, and the second reflect a measure of CCAB satisfaction. These two populations have different needs of the Child Care Services program, and should be reviewed separately. The CCAB rates staff on successful support of the Board. Providers rate staff on facilitating training that meet their needs. Keep Measure #4: 90% of the child care advisory board work plan items are completed according to Council approved schedule. Keep Measure #5: Outcome of high priority legislative bills are consistent with Council expectations 50% of the time. Modification of Measure #6: Monitor the identified child care programs that improved the quality and affordability of their child care services. Keep Measure #7: The cost efficiency index is at 100. Include new Measure A: Served parents rate staff support as good 85% of the time. Include new Measure B: Served collaborative agencies rate staff support as good 85% of the time. The above two measures demonstrate the effectiveness of the Child Care Services functions as information service provider and technical support. They are representative of direct services to the community. Include new Measure C: Child care providers open within Sunnyvale each year shall be increased by six. Include new Measure D: 85% of City training selections offered meet the needs and interest of the city’s providers. This item measures how successfully we are determining content of workshops in our capacity to facilitate training. Valuable content can impact quality of care participants deliver. Include new Measure E: 10% increase of new consumer contacts over previous year. This item will measure how successfully we distribute information services. Increased consumer knowledge leads to pressure for higher quality, as families seek out high quality facilities, increasing competition among providers for these families. |
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QUALITY OF LIFE/MUNICIPAL PERFORMANCE INDEX – UPDATE. REPORT NO. 99-361 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council direct staff to develop a workplan for a community visioning process. Dan Rich, Assistance to the City Manager, presented the staff report. The public hearing opened at 8:30 p.m. Appearances: Werner Gans stated members of the task force were not representative of all of the citizens; concerned with noise, traffic, quality of life issues. Thom Mayer stated he supported staff recommendation to reach out further to meet the needs of all of our citizens. The public hearing closed at 8:40 p.m. Roberts moved, Vorreiter seconded, and carried unanimously to approve the staff recommendation. |
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AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PHASE II RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PROJECT (UW-96-02). REPORT NO. 99-382 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council make specific findings, based on the discussion under "Recent & Relevant Experience", that Bay Pacific cannot be deemed a responsible bidder for this project, and award the contract to the second lowest responsible bidder, Valley Engineers Inc., in the amount of $2,951,600 and approve a contingency amount of $300,000. Marvin Rose, Director of Public Works, presented the staff report. The public hearing opened at 8:45 p.m. There was no public testimony. The public hearing closed at 8:45 p.m.Fowler moved, Miller seconded, and carried unanimously to approve the staff recommendation. |
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ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES: AREA 2: SOUTH SIDE OF AHWANEE DRIVE BETWEEN MATHILDA AVENUE AND FAIR OAKS AVENUE ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF WEDDELL DRIVE BETWEEN BORREGAS AVENUE AND MATHILDA AVENUE; AREA 3: EAST SIDE OF MATHILDA AVENUE BETWEEN MAUDE AVENUE AND CALIFORNIA AVENUE AND CALIFORNIA AVENUE BETWEEN MATHILDA AVENUE AND CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY. STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council adopt the ordinances. Title of Ordinance No. 2616-99: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE PRECISE ZONING PLAN, ZONING DISTRICTS MAP, TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 105 W. WEDDELL DRIVE FROM R-5/PD (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND OFFICE/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT TO R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT. Walker moved, Fowler seconded, to adopt Ordinance No. 2616-99. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Walker, Roberts, Vorreiter, Valerio, Fowler, Miller Noes: Kawczynski Absent: None
Title of Ordinance No. 2617-99: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE PRECISE ZONING PLAN, ZONING DISTRICTS MAP, TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 962 W. WEDDELL AVENUE FROM R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO R-3/PD (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT. Walker moved, Vorreiter seconded, to adopt ordinance No. 2617-99. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Walker, Roberts, Vorreiter, Valerio, Kawczynski, Miller NOES: Fowler ABSENT: NONE
Title of Ordinance No. 2618-99: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE PRECISE ZONING PLAN, ZONING DISTRICTS MAP, TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 874 BORREGAS AVENUE, 826 AND 836 ALTURAS AVENUE, 560 E. AHWANEE AVENUE, AND 808, 825, 828 AND 835 MORSE AVENUE FROM R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AND R-4/PD (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT TO R-3/PD (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT. Walker moved, Miller seconded, and carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 2618-99.
Title of Ordinance No. 2619-99: REZONE TEN PROPERTIES LOCATED ON A PORTION OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF CALIFORNIA AVENUE FROM R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) District to R-2 (Low Medium Density Residential) District Walker moved, Fowler seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 2619-99. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Walker, Vorreiter, Kawczynski, Fowler, Miller Noes: Roberts, Valerio Absent: None Ordinance No. 2620-99: REZONE TEN PROPERTIES LOCATED ON A PORTION OF THE NORTH SIDE OF CALIFORNIA AVENUE AND THE WEST SIDE OF NORTH MURPHY AVENUE FROM R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO R-3 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT Walker moved, Miller seconded, to adopt Ordinance No. 2620-99. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Walker, Vorreiter, Valerio, Kawczynski, Fowler, Miller Noes: Roberts Absent: None Title of Ordinance 2621-99: REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 250 W. MAUDE AVENUE FROM R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT TO C-1/PD (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT Walker moved, Fowler seconded, to adopt Ordinance 2621-99. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes Walker, Roberts, Valerio, Kawczynski, Fowler, Miller Noes: None Abstain: Vorreiter Absent: None |
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PRE-APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA OF AUGUST 23, 1999 AND ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OF AUGUST 25, 1999 REPORT NO. 99-379 No action taken. |
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
COUNCIL
requested additional information on the long-term costs of the older adult center.NAC-1 Councilmember Kawczynski
NAC-2 Councilmember Kawczynski requested copies of video tapes of meetings in 1999 that he has not already received.
NAC-3 Councilmember Miller requested the study issue on the pilot lawn mower trade-in include an outreach component.
NAC-4 Mayor Valerio requested staff look into the problem of video tapes of meetings having no audio.
STAFF
City Manager Robert LaSala commended the efforts of Ron Staricha, Fire Prevention Bureau, for his work in potentially securing $550,000 in reimbursement costs from the State.NAS-1
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 9:05 p.m. to the Redevelopment Agency.
Submitted by,
Donna L. Hall
Interim Deputy City Clerk
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