The salute to the flag was led by Mayor Vorreiter.

Mayor Vorreiter recognized June 14^th as the 225^th birthday of the United States Army, which was established by the First Continental Congress on June 14, 1775. She presented a plaque of recognition to Lt. Cochiolo, Sgt. Lopes, and Sgt. Perez from the U.S. Army Recruiting Station in Sunnyvale.

There were no announcements from the public.

Councilmember Miller announced that for the 12^th year in a row, the City has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the national Government Finance Officers Association.

Councilmember Miller reminded citizens to nominate deserving individuals for "Sunnyvale’s 2000". The City and Celebrate Sunnyvale 2000 want to recognize 2000 individuals who have contributed to our community. Nomination forms are available in City Hall, the Chamber of Commerce, Community Center, Senior Center, and on-line and are due by August 25^th.

Councilmember Miller then invited residents to a meeting she will be conducting on June 14^th in the West Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the gathering will be to hear residents’ opinions regarding the renovation and reconstruction of single-family homes in existing neighborhoods.

Councilmember Miller also announced that she was recently notified by State Senator Byron Sher that the Conference Committee has recommended a $300,000 allocation for the Fremont Pool and that the recommendation needs to pass through the legislature and the Governor in order to be adopted.

She then announced that she recently was elected at the Santa Clara County Cities’ Association meeting to serve a two-year term as their representative to the ABAG Executive Board.

Mayor Vorreiter announced that she recently had the honor of attending two events at the Onizuka Air Station commemorating the inactivation of the 5^th Space Operations Squadron and the changing of command of the 21^st Space Operations Squadron.

Councilmember Fowler announced that last Saturday, a team from Sunnyvale Public Safety won the "plane pull" event at Moffett Field. The event was held in support of Special Olympics.

Councilmember Miller thanked Advanced Micro Devices for putting on their recent "Party of the Millennium" which she and Councilmember Risch attended.

Raymond Pole of the Presbyterian Church of Sunnyvale FISH Program explained that FISH is not an acronym but a word for the Christian symbol and stands for "love thy neighbor." The program operates a clothes closet and pantry and will aid anyone in need of food and/or clothing.

Councilmember Miller requested the removal of item 1.E. from the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Walker moved, and Councilmember Miller seconded, approval of the Consent Calendar, with the exception of item 1.E. The motion carried unanimously.

Employment Development Director Curran presented the staff report.

Mayor Vorreiter opened and closed the public hearing at 7:49 p.m.

Councilmember Miller moved, and Vice Mayor Walker seconded, approval of entering into a Joint Powers Agreement and the Agreement between the NOVA Workforce Board and the Sunnyvale City Council serving as the Chief Local Elected Official.

The motion carried unanimously.

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

Planning Officer Ryan presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Community Development Director Boesch also responded to Council questions.

Mayor Vorreiter opened the public hearing at 8:22 p.m.

Dahl Phelps commented that businesses located on Murphy Street were required to pay for parking lot repaving and asked how these fees were established.

After staff explanation, Mayor Vorreiter stated that a staff member would be contacting Ms. Phelps to see if she had any further questions on this matter.

Thom Mayer requested that the Council defer items 2.b. and 2.c. until more information was made available.

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

Councilmember Valerio moved, and Vice Mayor Walker seconded, to adopt the resolution and to authorize the City Manager to execute any and all related documents.

Resolution No. 151-00: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE APPROVING AN EXCHANGE OF PARCELS BETWEEN THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AND MURPHY SQUARE, INC. TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING STRUCTURE

The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ordinance No. 2642-00: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MURPHY SQUARE, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE

Councilmember Valerio moved, and Vice Mayor Walker seconded, first reading of the ordinance.

The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Senior Management Analyst/Deputy City Clerk Kelly presented the staff report.

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

Voting took place as follows:

PLANNING COMMISSION (2 members - terms expiring 2004)

(1 member - term expiring 2003)

Laura Babcock

Neville Griffin

Angela Michtom

Christopher Moylan

David Simons

Jody Tidwell-Maguire

Patrick Wilson

Laura Babcock and David Simons were declared appointed to the Planning Commission for terms expiring in 2004. Christopher Moylan was declared appointed to the Planning Commission for a term expiring in 2003.

ARTS COMMISSION (1 member - term expiring 2004)

Dane Andrew Beezley

John McGuirk

Dane Andrew Beezley was declared appointed to a term expiring in 2004 on the Arts Commission.

Gerald Gras

Margaret Okuzumi

Thomas Granvold

Linda Eaton

Kevin Gregory

Andy Lott

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES (2 members - terms expiring 2004)

Tracy Cook

Robert Harms

Robert Harms and William Soby were declared appointed to the Board of Library Trustees for terms expiring in 2004.

HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION (2 members - terms expiring 2004)

Al Iannotti

Angela Michtom

Jane Shoemaker

Housing and Human Services Commission (2 members - terms expiring 2004)

Councilmember Miller moved the nomination of Mario Silveira to the Housing and Human Services Commission (Councilmember Seat No. 2’s appointment). The motion was seconded by Councilmember Fowler.

Mario Silveira’s appointment was confirmed by the following roll call vote:

Councilmember Risch moved the nomination of Al Iannotti to the Housing and Human Services Commission (Councilmember Seat No. 7’s appointment). The motion was seconded by Councilmember Miller.

Al Iannotti’s appointment was confirmed by the following roll call vote:

Mario Silveira and Al Iannotti were declared appointed to the Housing and Human Services Commission for terms expiring in 2004.

Parks and Recreation Commission (1 member – term expiring 2004)

Joseph Manfrey

a term expiring in 2004.

Personnel Board (2 members – one at-large and one employee-nominated; both terms expiring 2004)

Jody Tidwell-Maguire (At-large)

Dennis Williams (At-large)

Paula Lau (Employee-nominated)

Dennis Williams and Paula Lau were declared appointed to the Personnel Board for terms expiring in 2004.

Public Safety Captain Lemus and Administrative Assistant Gonda presented the staff report.

Mayor Vorreiter opened the public hearing at 9:30 p.m.

Thom Mayer stated that volunteers would not be available at all hours but felt that the quality of life in neighborhoods would improve with volunteers.

Mayor Vorreiter closed the public hearing at 9:33 p.m.

Councilmember Fowler moved, and Councilmember Valerio seconded, to implement a narrowly-focused pilot program in next year’s funding cycle that utilizes volunteers in lower risk/liability situations to issue citations for disabled-access parking and fire lane violations, and/or marking abandoned vehicles for eradication.

Vice Mayor Walker requested a friendly amendment to direct staff to bring back to Council a report with the details of actual program implementation and to provide Council with follow-up reports to keep the Council abreast of the progress of the pilot program.

Councilmember Fowler and Councilmember Valerio accepted the friendly amendment.

Councilmember Risch requested a friendly amendment to develop program outcomes that can be measured that encompass the spirit of volunteerism and that assist with measuring the effectiveness of the program.

Councilmember Risch’s friendly amendment was not acted upon.

Councilmember Fowler’s motion, as amended by Vice Mayor Walker, carried unanimously.

Community Development Director Boesch presented the staff report.

Mayor Vorreiter opened and closed the public hearing at 9:45 p.m.

Vice Mayor Walker moved, and Councilmember Risch seconded, approval of the special project for the purpose of protecting the City’s interest in the case of a foreclosure sale for 1159 Pome Avenue and approve Budget Modification No. 30. The motion carried unanimously.

Planning Officer Ryan presented the staff report.

Mayor Vorreiter opened and closed the public hearing at 9:52 p.m.

Ordinance No. 2643-00: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 19 OF THE SUNNYVALE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPING, ACCESSORY UTILITY BUILDINGS, SIGN APPROVAL AUTHORITY, PARKING AND VARIANCES

Vice Mayor Walker moved, and Councilmember Risch seconded, first reading of the ordinance. The motion carried unanimously.

Assistant to the City Manager Rich presented the staff report.

Mayor Vorreiter opened and closed the public hearing at 9:55 p.m.

Vice Mayor Walker nominated Councilmember Miller to serve on the San Francisco Bay Area Water Transit Authority Community Advisory Committee until the next annual intergovernmental relations (IGR) assignment appointments. Councilmember Risch seconded the nomination. The motion carried unanimously.

Thom Mayer stated that his term on the Bicycle Advisory Committee was ending. He stated that some issues which had been unresolved included the need for rubberized crossings over train tracks at Mary and Sunnyvale, surface improvements at Persian and Fair Oaks, and an issue with no parking signs on Greenwood.

Councilmember Valerio thanked Mr. Mayer for his service on the BAC, and stated that he had asked the VTA about some of these items, and will follow up on this.

Christina Erwin presented a list of questions regarding the large home being constructed on Wright Avenue. She stated that there was a finished attic being constructed and asked about permits for various items. She gave out an e-mail address for individuals interested in discussing this issue, monstersinsunnyvale@home.com.

Mayor Vorreiter asked Ms. Erwin to submit her list of questions to Community Development for a response.

Jane McMills stated that she had been called a racist and that she was protesting the home on Wright Avenue, not the individuals. She also asked whether proper permits had been posted at the site. She further stated her concerns about whether subcontractors were hiring illegal workers to work on the home, and that roof tiles had been delivered after midnight.

Councilmember Miller requested Community Development Director Boesch to have an inspector check on the postings at the site before tomorrow night’s community meeting on this issue.

Councilmember Roberts stated that the design guidelines were not in the ordinance and did not have the force of law.

Councilmember Miller stated that she recently received a letter from a constituent on Madrone Avenue, where a large industrial building is being constructed behind their home.

Community Development Director Boesch stated that he had heard some of the same concerns by residents and that the construction of an industrial building on San Anselmo caught some of the residents by surprise.

Councilmember Miller congratulated the eight valedictorians graduating from Homestead and Wilcox High Schools.

She then stated that today was a "Spare the Air Day" and that tomorrow will be one too. On these days, people should ride bicycles, walk, minimize the use of electricity, and not use lawn equipment.

Mayor Vorreiter stated that she will not be at the Council meeting next week when the budget is adopted and that she wanted to encourage her colleagues to support funding for SCI³ for the next two years. She also congratulated the Friends of the Fremont Pool for their passion, organization and commitment. She continued that the need served by the pool was for a narrow purpose, masters swim classes and lap swimming. She then stated that the pool funding should be looked at in the larger scope of funding priorities which serve greater needs and have beneficiaries who are not as organized but still need to be considered.

Councilmember Miller stated that she will not be at the Council meeting next week either, and that she concurred with the Mayor’s comments about SCI³, but disagreed with her thoughts on whether the City could afford to fund the Fremont Pool.

Councilmember Valerio asked for clarification regarding the votes needed to adopt the budget since two of seven Councilmembers would be absent next week.

City Manager LaSala retrieved a copy of the City Charter and read that the Charter required an affirmative vote of at least four members for budget adoption.

There were no announcements from staff.

Mayor Vorreiter declared the meeting adjourned at 10:39 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Kelly
Senior Management Analyst/
Deputy City Clerk