List of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager (List No. 016 and 017).

That the City Council review the attached lists of bills.

RESOLUTION

199-99

RTC99-483

Salary Resolution - Fiscal Year 1999/00.

Amend the Salary Resolution as proposed.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE ESTABLISHING PAY AND BENEFITS FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 155-98.

RESOLUTION

200-99

Notice of Intention to Commence Reporting the Value of Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC) as Compensation for Management and Confidential Employees.

Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City to report the value of employer paid member contributions (EPMC) as additional compensation for each management (including Councilmembers who have elected PERS membership) and confidential employees retroactive to June 27, 1999.

Award of Contract and Approval of Budget Modification #15 for Homestead Road/Wolfe Road Water Transmission Main (UW-97-01).

That Council award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Ranger Pipelines, Inc., in the amount of $2,080,000 and approve a contingency amount of $200,000. Also that City Council approve a budget modification of $200,000 required to provide this contingency.

Award of Request for Proposals #F9905-107 for Routine Disposal and Emergency Cleanup of Hazardous Materials.

That Council award a three-year contract (with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods) in an amount not to exceed $600,000 to Safety-Kleen (San Jose), Inc., for the routine disposal and emergency cleanup of hazardous materials and authorize the Purchasing Officer to initiate a contract to that effect.

Award of Request for Proposals #F9906-117 for Biosolid Collection Services.

That Council award a three-year contract in an amount not to exceed $522,369 to Forward, Inc., of Fremont for biosolid collection services for the Water Pollution Control Plant and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect.

Award of Bid #F9908-25 for Exterior Signage at the Sunnyvale Environmental Center.

That Council award a contract in an amount not to exceed $58,134 to General Graphics Exhibits of San Francisco to furnish and install exterior signage at the Sunnyvale Environmental Center and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect.

Award of Contract for Laboratory Testing Services (#F9910-38).

Authorization to Accept Grant from David and Lucile Packard Foundation for Further Development of the Career Ladders Welfare-to-Work Labor Market Information Project.

That Council, on behalf of the six-city NOVA consortium, concur with the NOVA Private Industry Council and authorize the City Manager to accept a grant for $216,901.58 from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation for the continuance of the Career Ladders Welfare-to-Work labor market information project.

Authorization to Apply for Funding to Support NOVA's Workforce Development Strategy.

That Council concur with the NOVA Private Industry Council and authorize staff to apply for the four grants outlined in this report and to pursue additional foundation funds, as appropriate. The four grants are:

RESOLUTION

201-99

RTC99-485

City Manager Control Point.

Councilmember Kawczynski requested removal of this item for discussion.

David Nieto, Director of Human Resources, was available to answer questions.

The public hearing was opened and closed at 7:45 p.m.

Kawcyznski moved, Miller seconded, and the motion carried unanimously adopting Resolution 201-99.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE ESTABLISHING THE CONTROL POINT FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.

RESOLUTION

202-99

City Attorney Control Point.

Councilmember Kawczynski requested removal of this item for discussion.

David Nieto, Director of Human Resources, was available to answer questions.

Kawcyznski moved, Miller seconded, and the motion carried unanimously adopting Resolution 202-99.

RTC99-487

City of Sunnyvale Year 2000 Readiness.

Shawn Hernandez, Director of Information Technology, presented the staff report. Marilyn Crane, Manager, Information Technology Services, was also available to answer questions.

The public hearing was declared open at 7:53 p.m.

Mr. Poddel requested staff return to Council with Y2K results.

The public hearing was declared closed at 7:54 p.m.

No action was taken on this item.

MOTION

RTC99-480

Appointment to the Housing and Human Services Commission.

Amy Chan, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report.

The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 7:56 p.m.

Miller moved, Fowler seconded, carried unanimously, to appoint Mr. John Mayer to the Housing and Human Services Commission for term to expire on June 30, 2002.

MOTION

Workplan to Study the Possibility of Replicating the Columbia Neighborhood Center Service Delivery Model.

Rocio Abundis-Rodriguez, Administrative Services Manager, presented the staff report.

The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 8:02 p.m.

Vorreiter moved, Miller seconded, carried unanimously, to adopt the proposed work plan.

Vice-Mayor Vorreiter requested a progress report on the project.

Related Proposals for Property Located at 323 Beemer Avenue in an R-2 (Low-Medium Density Residential) Zoning District (Negative Declaration) (Laurie & Alex Trujillo (Thomas Whitford) (Continued from October 19, 1999)

Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer, presented the staff report.

That Council affirm the Negative Declaration and approve the Rezone, Special Development Permit and Tentative Map with conditions.

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

Thomas Whitford, Architect and Engineer for the project, urged Council support.

The public hearing was declared closed at 8:11 p.m.

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 323 BEEMER AVENUE FROM R-2 (LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO R-2/PD (LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT

Vorreiter moved, Roberts seconded, introducing Ordinance No. 2626-99. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Walker, Fowler, Roberts, Vorreiter, Valerio,

Noes: None

Absent: None

Application for Special Development Permit for Property Located on the North Side of Evelyn Avenue Opposite the Terminus of South Frances Street in a C-3/PD (Commercial-Regional Business/Planned Development) Zoning District (Mitigated Negative Declaration)

Larry Longenecker, Project Planner, presented the staff report. Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer and Dyane Matas, Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Officer were also available to answer questions.

That Council affirm the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Special Development Permit in accordance with Planning Commission recommendation.

The public hearing was declared opened at 9:52 p.m.

Brian Childs, Gordon H. Chong and Partners, urged Council support for the project.

Speakers in opposition to allow the construction of a parking structure:

Ginger Wolnik
Kevin Jackson
Margaret Okuzumi
Jon Blackner
John D. Carpenter
Fred Wiesinger
Barney Burke

Mr. Bull stated concerns with continuity of the parking structure with the rest of the downtown buildings, impact to homes in direct view of the proposed parking structure, lighting, building height, handicap van accessibility, fence cut-thru to train station, debris and neglect to area, sidewalk on Sunnyvale Avenue and Evelyn not passable by the handicapped.

Mr. Lempert stated concerns about the quality of life in Sunnyvale and questioned if the development would improve the quality of life in Sunnyvale and revitalize the downtown.

Mr. Mayer expressed concerns on handicap parking and accessibility to the train station, taxi queue areas, bicycle safe and secure parking, and requested Council delay decision for one month.

The public hearing was declared closed at 11:05 p.m.

At this time the Mayor called for a Roll Call with Walker, Vorreiter, Valerio, Fowler and Miller present, and Councilmember Kawzynski absent.

Roberts moved, Vorreiter seconded, and the motion carried with Miller dissenting, to affirm the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Special Development Permit in accordance with Planning Commission recommendation.

Walker offered a friendly amendment to include secure (non-subscription) bicycle parking (plan to be reviewed by the Bicycle Advisory Committee); evaluate the queuing of taxis and modify the site plan if appropriate (to be reviewed by the Bicycle Advisory Committee); and to contact Caltrain to request they review possible revisions to the west end platform for bicycle access, accepted by the maker and the second.

MOTION

Appeal of Planning Commission Agenda of October 25, 1999 and Administrative Hearing Agenda of October 27, 1999.