List of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager (List No. 018 and 019).

RTC99-489

Staff Recommendation: Approve the Final Map and authorize the execution of the Subdivision Agreement for the subject subdivision.

RESOLUTION

203-99

Acceptance of Improvements – MacDowell Terrace Tract 8536 (SD-92-3).

Staff Recommendation: Accept, by resolution, the subdivision MacDowell Terrace, located at the northwest corner of Remington Drive and Azure Street as complete and satisfactory. The project consists of nine residential lots plus one common lot.

Resolution No. 203-99: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED IN MACDOWELL TERRACE, TRACT NO. 8536, SD-92-3 AS COMPLETE AND SATISFACTORY.

Award of Contract, Hetch-Hetchy Greenway (Morse Avenue to Borregas Avenue) Improvement Project (PR-96/02A-99).

Staff Recommendation: (1) Award contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Watkin & Bortolussi, Inc., for the Base Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1, in the amount of $386,626, and approve a construction contingency of $58,000; (2) Approve and authorize the filing of the Notice of Determination.

RESOLUTION

204-99

PERS Health Insurance Amendment - Management and SEIU.

Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the City’s contribution for health insurance with PERS to conform to the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act and MOU provisions and a resolution amending the Salary Resolution to reflect the change in contribution.

Resolution No. 204-99: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE FIXING THE CITY’S CONTRIBUTION AS EMPLOYER UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT FOR CERTAIN RETIREES.

Award of Contract for Laboratory Testing Services for the Water Pollution Control Plant (F9911-41).

Staff Recommendation: Award a one-year contract in an amount not to exceed $47,000 to Pacific Eco Risk Laboratories of Martinez to provide laboratory testing services for the Water Pollution Control Plant and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect.

Award of Bid for Riding Mowers (F9909-28).

Staff Recommendation: Award a contract in the amount of $106,436 to West Star Distributing, Inc., of Hayward and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect.

RTC99-500

Award of Bid for an Oil Distributor Truck (F9910-34).

Staff Recommendation: Award a contract in the amount of $102,212 to Bearcat Manufacturing, Inc., of Wickenburg, Arizona, and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect.

Award of Bid for an Asphalt Patch Truck (F9910-35).

ORDINANCE

2626-99

Adoption of Ordinance No. 2626-99: Application to Rezone from R-2 (Low-Medium Density Residential) to R-2/PD (Low-Medium Density Residential/Planned Development) (Property Located at 323 Beemer Avenue).

Vice Mayor Vorreiter moved, and Councilmember Miller seconded, to adopt Ordinance No. 2626-99. The motion carried by the following roll call vote (as part of the consent calendar):

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

RESOLUTION

205-99

Certification of 1999 General Municipal Election Results and Canvass of Returns from County Registrar of Voters.

Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution certifying the results of the General Municipal Election held on November 2, 1999.

Application for Special Development Permit to allow an exterior renovation and the addition of 2,243 sq. ft. of floor area to an existing office building at 1245 Oakmead Parkway / AmBex Venture Group, LLC (ARC TEC) APPLICATION WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT.

Mayor Valerio stated that the application had been withdrawn and no action was required.

Appeal of Planning Commission Agenda of November 8, 1999 and Administrative Hearing Agenda of November 10, 1999.

Recognition of Outgoing City Councilmember Stan Kawczynski.

Mayor Valerio recognized outgoing Councilmember Kawczynski for his nine-year tenure of service on the City Council, and wished him the best. He then presented Councilmember Kawczynski with a plaque and a gift, an educational savings bond in his daughter’s name.

Councilmember Kawczynski thanked the citizens for the opportunity to serve on the Council, and thanked all of his supporters. He further thanked everyone who made Sunnyvale a safe and beautiful city, and expressed his appreciation to the city employees for their hard work. He further announced his future plans for his start-up software company to go public, and his intent to run for State Assembly next year.

Oath of Office for Councilmembers-Elect Tim Risch, Manuel Valerio, Pat Vorreiter, and Jack Walker.

Mayor Valerio introduced Congresswoman Anna Eshoo.

Congresswoman Eshoo congratulated Mayor Valerio on his successes as Mayor and Councilmember. She then congratulated outgoing Councilmember Kawczynski.

Congresswoman Eshoo thanked the Council for the honor of presenting the oath of office, and proceeded to administer the oath of office to Councilmembers Risch, Valerio, Vorreiter, and Walker. She also presented them with Certificates of Election.

Mayor Valerio announced that since a new Council had been seated, a retake of attendance was in order.

PRESENT:

Mayor Manuel Valerio
Vice Mayor Pat Vorreiter
Councilmember Jack Walker
Councilmember Jim Roberts
Councilmember Tim Risch
Councilmember Fred Fowler
Councilmember Julia Miller

Councilmember Risch introduced his mother Winnie, sister Cindie, Aunt Dorothy, and Planning Commissioner Yolanda Brown, and thanked his campaign manager and others for their support throughout his campaign. He also thanked the City Manager and City staff. He further stated that the citizens are proud of their city, and that he would work positively and proactively to make Sunnyvale an even better place to live.

RTC99-497

Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor for 1999-2000.

Staff Recommendation: Select a Mayor and Vice Mayor for the term of 1999-2000 in accordance with Council Policy 7.3.6.

Mayor Valerio opened nominations for the office of Mayor.

Councilmember Walker nominated Vice Mayor Vorreiter to serve as Mayor for 1999-2000. There being no second necessary, the motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Vorreiter recognized Councilmember Valerio for his service as Mayor, and stated that he had provided strong, effective leadership, and was a good representative of the city. She then presented him with a plaque and a gift, a desk clock, commending his service as Mayor.

Councilmember Valerio stated that it was a pleasure and an honor to serve the residents. He then thanked Mayor Vorreiter for her support as Vice Mayor, thanked all of his supporters, and highlighted many accomplishments of the City Council during the past year. He proceeded to introduce his mother, Beatriz Valerio, and thanked her for her support.

Mayor Vorreiter opened nominations for the office of Vice Mayor.

Councilmember Fowler nominated Councilmember Walker to serve as Vice Mayor for 1999-2000. There being no second necessary, the motion carried unanimously.

Vice Mayor Walker thanked all of his supporters, in particular Carol Butler, former Deputy City Clerk, Ann Patti, his treasurer, Councilmember Valerio, and Michael Zamanski. He then introduced his daughter, Jennifer, who turned 18 this year. He further stated that he looked forward to the next four years, and commended former Councilmember Kawczynski for his service.

Selection of Seating Arrangements for City Councilmembers for 1999-2000.

Staff Recommendation: Select seats for the coming year in accordance with Council Policy 7.3.7.