The salute to the flag was led by Mayor Vorreiter.

Mayor Vorreiter proclaimed May 11 as National Child Care Providers Appreciation Day, and presented a proclamation to Wilma Gold, representing the local affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and of Bright Horizons, the nation’s leading provider of work-site child care.

Mayor Vorreiter then presented the Mayor’s Child Care Innovation Award to Jim and Gerlinde Daugherty of Gerlinde’s Family Day Care, which was honored by the Mayor for maintaining the highest standards of nutrition and cleanliness in a loving, warm, and nurturing environment.

Mayor Vorreiter extended sincere thanks to all child care providers who have contributed generously to high quality child care in the Sunnyvale community.

PRESENT: 

Mayor Pat Vorreiter

Vice Mayor Jack Walker

Councilmember Fred Fowler

Councilmember Manuel Valerio

Councilmember Jim Roberts

Councilmember Julia Miller

Councilmember Tim Risch

ABSENT: None

STAFF PRESENT: 

Robert S. LaSala, 
City Manager

Amy Chan, 
Assistant City Manager

Valerie J. Armento, 
City Attorney

David Boesch,
Community Development Director

Marvin Rose,
Public Works Director

Mary Bradley,
Finance Director

Therese Balbo,
Administrative Services Manager, Finance

Marilyn Roaf,
Rehabilitation Specialist

Kirk Sanfilippo, 
Public Safety Captain

Peter Gonda,
Administrative Assistant, Public Safety

Dan Rich,
Assistant to the City Manager

Linda Kelly, 
Sr. Management Analyst/Deputy City Clerk

Yolanda Brown, Chair of Sunnyvale’s Census 2000 Committee, reminded everyone to complete the census form. She also announced the Downtown High School Art and Essay Contest. Interested students in grades 9-12 who live in Sunnyvale are encouraged to submit entries to their school’s main office by May 23.

Werner Gans stated that he attended the recent FAA meeting regarding the proposed rerouting of flights over the South Bay, and thanked the City Manager and Council for notifying the FAA that this plan was not acceptable to the citizens.

Vice Mayor Walker announced that the City is closely monitoring the FAA proposal and that City staff has reviewed the draft environmental assessment and has raised concerns about the project. Interested residents should make their opinions known by sending comments by July 7 to Parsons, 233 Watt Avenue, Suite 330, Sacramento, Ca, 95825.

Vice Mayor Walker also announced that the Mayor has proclaimed May as Buddy Poppy Promotional Month, in support of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and their annual distribution of buddy poppies.

Further, the Vice Mayor announced that the Mayor has proclaimed May 15-19 as Bike to Work Week in Sunnyvale. On Tuesday, May 16, the City’s Bicycle Advisory Committee is hosting three energizer stations to provide refreshments during the morning commute. Stations will be at Fremont and Wolfe Avenues, Mary and Maude Avenues, and Sunnyvale and Evelyn Avenues and will be in operation from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Vice Mayor Walker then announced that the musical "Grease" is playing this Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. at Fremont High. Information can be obtained by calling 522-2400.

Councilmember Miller announced the next Bocce Ball Tournament on June 22. She then thanked the Mayor for the outstanding State of the City event, and thanked John Vidovich of DeAnza Properties for his $10,000 contribution to the Friends of the Fremont Pool.

Mayor Vorreiter thanked staff for their help with the State of the City. She also stated that last week she cut the ribbon for First Community Housing’s Orchard Garden Project, which provides 62 apartment homes to serve as affordable housing for low-income families.

Rick Callender and Kay Whitlock from the Santa Clara Valley Water District made a special presentation regarding the tax measure that the District is seeking to place on the November 2000 ballot, and explained the benefits of the funds to the City and the community. They also requested that the Council consider an ordinance endorsing the ballot measure. Mr. Callender presented the goals of the District, which include flood prevention, property protection, preservation of healthy water systems, protection of open space and the maintenance of natural habitats. The two projects that would directly benefit Sunnyvale would be the Sunnyvale West Channel and the Sunnyvale East Channel.

Councilmember Miller requested the removal of Items 1.H. and 1.I. from the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Walker moved, and Councilmember Miller seconded, approval of the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of items 1.H. and 1.I. The motion carried unanimously.

Administrative Assistant Gonda and Captain Sanfilippo responded to Council questions regarding vests for canines.

Councilmember Miller moved, and Councilmember Fowler seconded, approval of the staff recommendation. The motion carried unanimously.

Captain Sanfilippo presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Mayor Vorreiter opened and closed the public hearing at 8:21 p.m.

Councilmember Miller moved, and Vice Mayor Walker seconded, approval of the staff recommendation. The motion carried unanimously.

Rehabilitation Specialist Roaf presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Mayor Vorreiter opened and closed the public hearing at 8:30 p.m.

Councilmember Fowler explained that he was abstaining on Outreach since he provided the agency with professional services during the past year.

Mayor Vorreiter reopened the public hearing at 8:32 p.m.

Carolyn Taylor explained the need for the additional $5,000, which is based on the higher VTA rates passed on to the ridership. She stated that she met with members of the VTA and also would like to take a look at the way the City handles Outreach.

Mayor Vorreiter closed the public hearing at 8:35 p.m.

Councilmember Valerio moved, and Councilmember Risch seconded, to adopt staff’s funding recommendation of $15,080 on Outreach and accept the relative recommended ranking of Outreach. The motion carried unanimously, with Councilmember Fowler abstaining.

Councilmember Fowler returned to his seat on the dais.

The Mayor stated that all other organizations would be considered next.

Donna DiMinico of Catholic Charities’ Long Term Care Ombudsman Program asked the Council to remember older Americans, and stated that they recently recognized Mary Church, a certified volunteer ombudsman assigned to Manor Care Nursing Facility.

Jan Rindfleisch, Director of Euphrat Museum of Art, described their recent art shows.

Diana Argabrite of the Euphrat Museum of Art stated that this was the 9^th year of the their program of providing art in the schools, displayed samples of artwork, and thanked the Council for past funding.

Georgia Bacil, Directing Attorney for Senior Legal Services, stated that the funding would provide 48 appointments at the senior center, and thanked the Council for its support of their mission.

Elaine Curran, President of Junior Achievement, stated that this was their first time requesting funding from the City, and that all of their programs were delivered by volunteers who provide career education.

Lydia Tan, Vice President, Bridge Housing Corporation, Cupertino Community Services, stated that they provide food, clothing, and a rotating homeless shelter program, and are looking to build 24 homes in Cupertino.

Mayor Vorreiter closed the public hearing at 8:51 p.m.

Community Development Director Boesch responded to Council questions regarding funding priorities and commission input.

Councilmember Valerio moved, and Councilmember Fowler seconded, to adopt staff’s funding recommendations (with the exception of Outreach) of $492,560 and the recommended ranking order of groups to receive General Fund funding at the time of the adoption of the City budget in the amount of $82,213. The motion carried unanimously.

Administrative Services Manager Balbo presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Finance Director Bradley also responded to Council questions.

Mayor Vorreiter opened and closed the public hearing at 9:04 p.m.

Finance Director Bradley announced the vote for the assessment as follows: $34,611.50 dollars’ worth of positive votes and $12,787.50 dollars’ worth of negative votes, which carried the measure.

Councilmember Risch moved, and Councilmember Roberts seconded, adoption of the resolution. The motion carried unanimously.

Resolution No. 145-00: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE CONFIRMING ENGINEER’S REPORT AND LEVYING ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FY 2000-01

Rehabilitation Specialist Roaf presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. She stated that she had received two additional written comments subsequent to the preparation of the report to Council, one from Support Network for Battered Women and one from Project Sentinel.

Community Development Director Boesch also responded to Council questions.

Mayor Vorreiter opened and closed the public hearing at 9:17 a.m.

Councilmember Valerio moved, and Councilmember Miller seconded, approval of the 2000-2005 Consolidated Plan. The motion carried unanimously.

No action was taken on this item.

Norma Anderson spoke in opposition to the demolition practices used on an Eichler home next door to her property on Wright Avenue, and the subsequent construction of a large home out of character with the neighborhood. She stated that she did not feel that the process included her rights as a neighborhood homeowner.

Gretchen Callahan also spoke regarding the same issue of the home demolition and the large home construction process.

Dr. William Gaugler showed photos of the Eichler homes and photos of the construction of the large home in the neighborhood, which he also felt was inappropriate for the area. He asked the Council to take action on an emergency basis to stop further work on the construction of the home, and stated that Eichler homes should be given protected status due to their example of post World War II-era architecture.

Councilmember Miller requested that an inspector be sent to the property.

Community Development Director Boesch explained the permit approval process and stated that an inspector would be sent to the property tomorrow.

Councilmember Valerio requested that a letter from the City to the contractor be sent regarding improper demolition practices.

Vice Mayor Walker stated that design guidelines were adopted years ago to prevent this type of occurrence.

City Manager LaSala stated that staff could provide a written report to the City Council regarding the permit process for this particular home.

Councilmember Miller stated that some citizens had asked her for the process of how ordinances are adopted, and requested the City Attorney to explain this.

City Attorney Armento responded that while there are some exceptions, most ordinances require an introduction and reading of the title at a first meeting, and can be adopted at a subsequent meeting. Most ordinances take effect 30 days after adoption, and the Council can specify effective dates for certain ordinances as well.

City Manager LaSala requested that the Mayor adjourn the meeting to a closed session on real property negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. The property in question is the Town Center Mall, the negotiator is the City Manager, the party is AMP, and the topic is instructions concerning financial terms.

Mayor Vorreiter declared the meeting adjourned to a closed session at 10:11 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Kelly
Senior Management Analyst/Deputy City Clerk