The salute to the flag was led by Mayor Vorreiter.

Margaret Maletis, Sunnyvale History Program, introduced three 4^th grade students from Cherry Chase School.

Students Evan Marshall, Kyle Smith, and Taylor Acker presented the life of Martin Murphy Jr., who was known as the founder of Sunnyvale.

Yolanda Brown, Chair of the Sunnyvale Census 2000 Committee, stressed the importance of returning any remaining census forms and thanked the Mayor, City Councilmembers and staff for their help in promoting the census.

Councilmember Fowler thanked the residents who have already responded to the 2000 Citizens’ Opinion Survey, and encouraged everyone who received the survey to please respond. The survey results will be presented to Council on July 11.

Councilmember Fowler also announced that the Mayor has proclaimed June as Summer Jobs for Youth Month, in support of NOVA’s Summer Jobs for Youth Program. The program serves over 2,000 youth each summer and interested individuals may call NOVA at 730-7232 for more information.

He continued that on June 8, Vice Mayor Walker will participate in a flag-raising ceremony at the Santa Clara County Government Center Plaza. He will present a Mayoral Proclamation declaring the official celebration of Festa Della Repubblica Italiana, in honor of the 54^th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Italy.

Councilmember Fowler also commended the members of the Sunnyvale Public Safety Department who have recently participated with other law enforcement officers throughout the County in activities supporting the Special Olympics. He then invited everyone to join the officers and Special Olympics athletes at Moffett Field this Saturday at 9:00 a.m. for a "plane pull."

He further announced a Community Bike Rodeo to be held at Columbia Middle School this Saturday, with bike demos, safety tours, fingerprinting, and donated helmets to be given away.

Jane Hills of Catholic Charities Shared Housing Program explained that her organization pairs up single parent families in shared living situations. In addition to the housing match service, they provide case management and rental assistance to persons in need. If you are willing to share a home, the program may be reached at 282-1144 for more information. Ms. Hills thanked the Council for its support with outside group funding.

Vice Mayor Walker moved, and Councilmember Miller seconded, approval of the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance No. 2635-00: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE

The ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote:

Ordinance No. 2637-00: 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 598, 584 AND 568 SOUTH MATHILDA AVENUE AND 333 AND 303 WEST EL CAMINO REAL FROM R-4/O-PD (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE-PROFESSIONAL OFFICE/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT TO O-PD (ADMINISTRATIVE-PROFESSIONAL OFFICE/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT

The ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote:

Ordinance No. 2638-00: 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 590 OLD SAN FRANCISCO ROAD FROM R-4/PD (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT TO C-1/PD (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT

The ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote:

Ordinance No. 2640-00: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE FIXING AND LEVYING AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 ON ALL LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PARKING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

The ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote:

The ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote:

Mayor Vorreiter declared the item continued to July 11, 2000.

Mayor Vorreiter declared the item continued to June 13, 2000.

Finance Director Bradley presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. She stated that no action was required by Council tonight and that the budget will be on the agenda of June 20, 2000 for action.

Mayor Vorreiter opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.

Mary Flanagan-Hanson stated support for the Arts Commission recommendation on inclusion of Budget Supplement No. 7 regarding art in private development, maintenance of City art work, and a planning fee for art.

Michael Knaebel, Chair of Board of Library Trustees, stated that he was representing the Board in their position of support of supplemental funding for children’s services and financial support of SCI³.

Raymond Pole, advisor to Friends of the Fremont Pool, spoke in support of funding for the Fremont pool.

Kirk McGowan, advisor to Friends of the Fremont Pool, spoke in support of funding for the Fremont pool.

Brittany Wade spoke in support of funding for the Fremont pool as a place for young people to learn water safety.

Sid Castro, teacher at Fremont High School, stated that the Fremont faculty and education association support the Fremont pool.

Pastor Jim Cords spoke in support of funding for the Fremont pool.

Holly Lofgren spoke in support of funding for the Fremont pool and thanked City staff for their work on the pool study.

Carl Guardino spoke in support of the $500,000 budget allocation for the Housing Trust of Santa Clara County.

Joe Pon of Applied Materials spoke in support of the $500,000 budget allocation for the Housing Trust of Santa Clara County, and stated that Applied Materials had made a significant financial commitment to this agency as well.

Ron Swegles, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, provided a handout of golf green fees charged by area cities, and recommended raising fees by $2.00 for non-residents.

Nick Pisano spoke in support of funding for SCI³.

Dahl Phelps spoke in support of having underground pipelines redone before a catastrophe.

Charlie Olson spoke in support of funding for the Fremont pool.

Elaine Curran, President of Junior Achievement of Santa Clara County, spoke in favor of incorporating an additional $5,000 in the budget for Junior Achievement.

Teri Patrick spoke in support of funding for the Fremont pool.

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

No action was taken on this item.

Revenue Systems Supervisor Miller presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

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

Councilmember Miller moved, and Councilmember Risch seconded, adoption of the resolution.

Resolution No. 150-00: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON PROPERTY OUTSIDE THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001.

The motion carried unanimously.

Community Development Director Boesch presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Mayor Vorreiter opened and closed the public hearing at 8:38 p.m.

Vice-Mayor Walker moved, and Councilmember Risch seconded, to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and approve the Tentative Map with Conditions of Approval. The motion carried unanimously.

Assistant to the City Manager Rich presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Mayor Vorreiter opened the public hearing at 8:40 p.m.

Jim Telfen of the Board of Directors of Leadership Sunnyvale thanked the Council for past, present and future support and announced that the application deadline has been extended to June 16.

Mayor Vorreiter closed the public hearing at 8:42 p.m.

Councilmember Miller moved, and Councilmember Fowler seconded, to approve full co-sponsorship status for Sunnyvale Leadership Development Institute with all rights and benefits thereof. The motion carried unanimously.

Assistant to the City Manager Rich presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Mayor Vorreiter opened and closed the public hearing at 8:45 p.m.

Vice Mayor Walker moved, and Councilmember Fowler seconded, that the Council support placing the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s Clean, Safe Creeks, and Natural Flood Protection Program on the November 2000 ballot. The motion carried unanimously.

Community Development Director Boesch presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

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

Ordinance No. 2639-00: 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 895 EAST FREMONT AVENUE FROM R-4/PD (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT TO C-1/PD (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT AND TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF E. FREMONT AVENUE AND S. WOLFE ROAD AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EL CAMINO REAL AND S. WOLFE ROAD (817 E. FREMONT AVENUE AND 1538 S. WOLFE ROAD) FROM R-4/PD (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT TO R-3/PD (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT

Vice Mayor Walker moved, and Councilmember Fowler seconded, adoption of the ordinance.

The ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote:

No action was taken on this item.

In response to Councilmember Miller’s question regarding the number of soccer fields to be sited (Item A.1.: 1999-1158; 969 Caribbean Drive), Community Development Director Boesch stated that he would provide a detailed report on this to Councilmember Miller.

In response to Councilmember Miller’s question regarding whether the neighborhood had been notified (Item B.2.: 2000-0087; 653 W. Fremont Avenue), Community Development Director Boesch stated that he would check into this matter and provide the information to Councilmember Miller.

No action was taken on this item.

Dr. William Gaugler recognized Councilmember Miller for her compassion regarding the issue of the large home construction on Wright Avenue. He also displayed photographs of the construction taking place. He then cited several sections of the Municipal Code which he stated gave the Council the legal grounds to take measures to halt the completion of the home. He further stated that the design guidelines should be rigorously enforced and that the City should work to preserve the history of the Eichler homes.

In response to Councilmember Robert’s request for comment, City Attorney Armento stated that a great deal of staff judgment goes into determining whether home construction is in conformance with the guidelines and that a permit can only be revoked if the provisions of the permit have been violated.

Christina Erwin asked if a violation existed on the Wright home in terms of foundation height, and it the roof line height had increased. She also thanked Councilmember Miller for holding a public meeting on this issue on June 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the West Conference Room of City Hall.

Community Development Director Boesch stated that the house was being built in conformance with the permit plans that were approved, and that elevations were in conformance.

Mayor Vorreiter stated that there will be two public meetings on this issue as part of the long-term study issue regarding this matter.

Councilmember Miller stated that she recently attended a "Wildlife Baby Shower" at the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley, a release and rehabilitation center for wild animals, and the event displayed to the public the worthy cause of this agency.

Mayor Vorreiter explained that the Council had an Information Only item on the agenda regarding the Vial of Life program, and requested that Public Safety staff describe the program. She encouraged residents to take advantage of this program.

Captain Johnson of Public Safety stated that the program has been in existence since 1997 and over 50,000 vials have distributed in the County. The Vial of Life is a container stored in a home refrigerator and contains vital medical information which would be useful to paramedics in the event of a medical emergency. Many individuals who participate in the program are seniors and/or live alone and may not be able to communicate with paramedics regarding their medical condition in the event of an emergency. Anyone who believes that they or a friend or relative could benefit from the program should contact the Public Safety Department.

There were no comments from staff.

Mayor Vorreiter declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. to reconvene the continued closed session on the City Attorney’s Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Kelly
Senior Management Analyst/
Deputy City Clerk