The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale adjourned from a Study Session regarding Intergovernmental Relations - National League of Cities Conference Preparations and met in regular session in the City Council Chambers, 456 West Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, California, at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Walker presiding.

The salute to the flag was led by Mayor Walker.

Margaret Maletis, Celebrate Sunnyvale 2000 and Sunnyvale Historical Society, introduced four 5^th grade students from Cumberland School. Sarah Lechner, Tyler McCourt, Lindsey Lipp, and Kal Wikman presented the history of Moffett Field, including information regarding how the land for the site was chosen in 1930, its naming after Admiral Moffett, and the changing airfield uses. Principal Frances Johnson was also in attendance.

Bud Kundich, Laurentian Way, Sunnyvale, encouraged interested individuals to attend a meeting of the Cupertino City Council on Monday, December 4 at 6:45 p.m. where the proposed bicycle and pedestrian bridge over I-280 at Mary Avenue will be discussed.

On behalf of the City Council, Councilmember Vorreiter announced that the recruitment for Boards and Commissions applicants has been extended to December 5. Interested individuals may call 730-7533 for an application. She encouraged residents to get involved by serving on a City Board or Commission.

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

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

Mayor Walker opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.

Gary Beckstrom stated that he lived near Las Palmas Park, and urged the Council to place a high priority on enforcement of park regulations, especially in reference to dogs barking at the dog park and other loud noise issues.

Nate Caine spoke in support of park enforcement issues, especially pertaining to excessive dog barking at the dog park at Las Palmas Park, and stated that the City should track complaints about this issue.

Gerard Putallaz stated that his backyard faces the parking lot and the dog park, and that the park is supposed to close at 9:00 p.m., but there are small signs that no one reads. He stated that the noise level has increased and that code enforcement is understaffed.

Larry Moulton stated that he strongly supported code enforcement at Las Palmas Park, and that response time on complaint calls seemed slow. He further stated that electrical outlets in the park allow people to use public address systems and stereos. He stated that he has seen people in the park after closing hours.

Pete Contostavlos, representing the Parks and Recreation Commission, shared with the Council the Commission's priorities for study issues. He stated that park enforcement issues was overwhelmingly ranked number one, and that the Council could allocate funds for this issue without a study.

Parks and Recreation Director Walker provided information regarding enforcement of existing codes and the areas in which codes are not in place.

Assistant City Manager Chan clarified that the meeting of December 14 is the appropriate time to give direction to staff, and that a fiscal issues workshop would be held in January.

Fred Wiesinger, Chair, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, shared with the Council the Committee's study issue priorities, which included bike amenities, a public awareness campaign, and a report on the state of cycling in Sunnyvale, among other items.

Arthur Schwartz stated that an area of traffic lanes on Remington needed to be re-marked for bicycle and pedestrian safety. He stated that people tend to speed on that road and there needs to be a center road safety zone.

Acting Community Development Director Rose stated that this was an issue that was being prioritized along with other public safety hazard issues.

Werner Gans stated that Sunnyvale's biggest problems were lack of housing, traffic congestion, and meeting air quality standards. He also stated that high density housing was needed in Moffett Park near the high-density development. He further stated that he was in favor of considering installation of a more gentle type of speed bump.

Wun Mark stated that she was concerned about the high rents in Sunnyvale and that rent control needs to be addressed. She stated that overgrowth will impact water and garbage services and the environment.

Mayor Walker closed the public hearing at 8:44 p.m.

Councilmember Risch requested a table of all board and commission rankings of study issue items. Assistant City Manager Chan stated that this would be provided to the Council for the December 14^th workshop.

This being a public hearing only, there was no Council action taken on this matter.

Mayor Walker stated that Item No. 6 would be taken out of order.

At the request of staff, Councilmember Valerio moved, and Vice Mayor Fowler seconded, continuance of the item to December 12. The motion carried unanimously.

Economic Development Manager Davis presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Mayor Walker opened the public hearing at 9:03 p.m.

Werner Gans stated that the program needs to be tried over a 2 to 3 year period, and that he was disappointed with the low response rate on the questionnaire.

Mayor Walker closed the public hearing at 9:06 p.m.

Councilmember Vorreiter moved, and Councilmember Risch seconded, approval of the staff recommendations to (1) endorse the research findings to date and support continued discussions with businesses to formalize a business-led association with a strong public/private partnership; and (2) direct staff to identify funding to support a half-time staff person who would work directly with the Transportation Management Association (TMA) to encourage small and mid-size businesses to participate in the association, with the specific TMA structure and financing to be brought back to Council for final approval. The motion carried unanimously.

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

Mayor Walker opened the public hearing at 9:40 p.m.

Scott Ward of Classic Communities, for the applicant, stated that he was disappointed with the staff report and asked that Council reject the alternatives. He stated that his proposal provides for a comprehensive mixed use of the property, and incorporates a plan for smart growth. He asked the Council to initiate a General Plan amendment intended to support uses presented in his plan. Legal counsel for Classic Communities also addressed the Council.

Arthur Schwartz requested that another market study not be conducted, and he explained the history of successful and unsuccessful grocery stores in Sunnyvale. He stated that any developer who wants to develop the Mary Manor site should be welcomed.

Mayor Walker closed the public hearing at 10:39 p.m.

Councilmember Risch moved, and Councilmember Roberts seconded, to initiate a General Plan Amendment study to rezone the area from commercial to mixed use, to be paid for by the applicant, and that we simultaneously perform an update to the market study which will be used to guide the development and this will be paid for by the City.

Vice Mayor Fowler requested a friendly amendment to not authorize staff to conduct a market study and direct staff to encourage the applicant to come forward with a proposal so that Council can consider the General Plan implications and the proposal at the same time.

The friendly amendment was not accepted by Councilmember Risch.

Councilmember Risch amended his motion to drop the retail study.

Councilmember Risch restated his motion to initiate a General Plan Amendment study to rezone the area from commercial to mixed use, to be paid for by the applicant. Councilmember Roberts retained his second to the motion. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Mayor Walker recessed the meeting at 10:52 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:03 p.m.

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

Mayor Walker opened the public hearing at 11:10 p.m.

The applicant stated that the homes were very compatible with home size in the area and that he intended to live in one of the homes.

Werner Gans inquired if neighbors were notified, and Planning Officer Ryan responded that this action would initiate the study and neighbors would be notified later.

Mayor Walker closed the meeting at 11:14 p.m.

Councilmember Vorreiter moved, and Councilmember Roberts seconded, the staff recommendation to authorize the initiation of the General Plan Amendment study for the subject site from Residential Low Density to Residential Low-Medium Density.

Mayor Walker offered a friendly amendment to include the general area around the property. The amendment was accepted. The motion as amended carried unanimously.

Principal Planner Gerri Caruso presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. She stated that staff was not recommending any changes to the current process.

Mayor Walker opened and closed the public hearing at 11:24 p.m.

No action was required and no action was taken.

Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Supervisor Gunvalsen presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. She noted a typo on page 6 of the report. The amount for the Acalanes Project should be $1,425,000 not $1,475,000.

Jeff Hara of the Emergency Housing Consortium responded that the Acalanes Project will be able to be completed for the amount budgeted.

Mayor Walker opened the public hearing at 11:32 p.m.

Fran Weidstaff, stated that in reference to Homestead Park, she was fortunate to be able to purchase the property, and that all the tenants at Homestead Park would be protected. She stated that rents would not exceed 30% of income for anyone living there, and they would be encouraging people to move to appropriately-sized units.

Mayor Walker closed the public hearing at 11:37 p.m.

Councilmember Miller moved, and Councilmember Risch seconded, approval of the staff recommendation to approve all amendments to the FY97-00 Action Plans in the amounts stated in the report, as well as Budget Modification No. 6 to effectuate these amendments in the City's adopted FY 2000/2001 Budget. The motion carried unanimously.

Assistant to the City Manager Rich presented the staff report.

Mayor Walker opened and closed the public hearing at 11:40 p.m.

Councilmember Fowler moved, and Councilmember Miller seconded, the recommendations brought forward by staff at the study session held immediately prior to the Council meeting (on file with the City Clerk's Office). The motion carried unanimously.

No action was taken on this item.

No action was taken on this item.

There were no citizens to be heard.

There were no comments from Council.

There were no comments from staff.

Mayor Walker declared the meeting adjourned at 11:42 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Kelly
Senior Management Analyst/
Deputy City Clerk