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Sunnyvale City Council Minutes - 01-23-01 MINUTES

SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL

JANUARY 23, 2001

The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale adjourned from a 6:30 p.m. Study Session regarding Labor Negotiations - Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 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.

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

The salute to the flag was led by Mayor Walker.

ROLL CALL

	PRESENT:	Mayor Jack Walker Vice Mayor Fred Fowler Councilmember Manuel Valerio Councilmember Pat Vorreiter Councilmember Tim Risch Councilmember Jim Roberts Councilmember Julia Miller
	ABSENT:	None
	STAFF PRESENT:	Robert S. LaSala, City Manager Valerie J. Armento, City Attorney Marvin Rose, Acting Community Development Director Mark Dettle, Acting Public Works Director Dan Rich, Assistant to the City Manager Linda Kelly, Sr. Management Analyst/Deputy City Clerk

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

David Simons gave an update of the recent activities of Leadership Sunnyvale.

Werner Gans stated that the OSH stores recently were conserving energy by turning 50% of their lights off. He stated that we should cut down on electrical usage by 10% to alleviate the energy crisis.

Councilmember Valerio made announcements on behalf of Council. He invited all residents to attend the final open house being held to receive public input on the quality of life in Sunnyvale. Two open houses were held last week and the final one will be this Thursday, January 25 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Ortega Park Multi-purpose Room, 636 Harrow Way. Residents may stop by any time during the open house; it will only take about 15 minutes to participate. If residents are unable to participate in the open house, they may still provide input by visiting the City’s website.

Councilmember Valerio further announced that Councilmember Miller has been appointed to the Finance and Personnel Committee for the Association of Bay Area Governments. This association, whose purpose is to address issues of concern to this region with both state and federal government agencies, is made up of representatives from the local governments in the nine Bay Area counties.

Councilmember Valerio then requested that tonight’s meeting by adjourned in memory of Thomas H. Sweeny, former City Manager of the City of Sunnyvale, who passed away December 9, 2000.

Vice Mayor Fowler announced that at 6:30 p.m. this evening, a special meeting for a closed session on labor negotiations with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) was held, and that no action was taken and direction was given.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Councilmember Miller requested that Item 1.D be removed from the consent calendar. Councilmember Valerio requested that Item 1.L be removed from the consent calendar.

Vice Mayor Fowler moved, and Councilmember Miller seconded, approval of the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items 1.D and 1.L. The motion carried unanimously.

1.A.

MOTION

Approval of Minutes (January 9, 2001)

Fiscal Items

1.B.	RTC 01-013	List of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager (List No. 26) Staff Recommendation: Review the list of bills.

1.C.	RTC 01-009	City Investment Report - 4^th Quarter 2000 Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the investment report.

Contracts

1.E.	RTC 01-011	Authorization to Contract with City of San Jose for Welfare-to-Work Plan Activities Staff Recommendation: Authorize contracting with the City of San Jose for the five designated activities outlined in the plan; authorize City Manager to negotiate and sign contracts for approved welfare-to-work activities.

1.F.	RTC 01-012	Approval to Apply for Rapid Response Funding for NOVA to Assist Businesses Experiencing Reductions in their Workforce Staff Recommendation: Approve application for Rapid Response Services Funding in an amount not to exceed $583,055; authorize City Manager to execute the necessary subgrant with the State of California.

Personnel

1.G.	RESOLUTIONS NOS. 105-01 & 106-01 RTC 01-015	Amendment to Classification Plan and Salary Resolution: Workforce Development Analyst Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. Resolution No. 105-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BY CREATING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ANALYST AND BY ADDING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR Resolution No. 106-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 159-00, THE CITY'S SALARY RESOLUTION, BY ADDING A PAY SCHEDULE FOR THE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ANALYST
1.H.	RESOLUTION NO.107-01 RTC 01-016	Amendment of City's Contribution for PERS Health (Medical) Insurance for Management Annuitants (Retirees) Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Resolution No. 107-01: 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

Other Items

1.I.

RTC 01-017

Declaration of Vacancy on and Appointment to Child Care Advisory Board

Staff Recommendation: Ratify the appointment of Suzanne Lazaro to the vacancy on the CCAB, membership category of State Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division.

1.J.

RTC 01-018

Declaration of Vacancy on and Appointment to Housing and Human Services Commission

Staff Recommendation: Declare Ms. Keady's seat on the Housing and Human Services Commission vacant and affirm Mayor Walker's appointee, Mario Sassano.

1.K.

RTC 01-010

Recommendation to City Council to Approve Confirmation of New Members to the NOVA Workforce Board

Staff Recommendation: Confirm four candidates recommended by the NOVA Workforce Board Selection Committee for the NOVA Workforce Board.

1.D.

RTC 01-014

Award of Bid for the Installation of Slurry Seal Coat on Various Streets (F0012-43)

Staff Recommendation: Award a contract in an amount not to exceed $305,575 (bid amount of $265,717 plus contingency of $39,858) to Bond Blacktop, Inc., of Union City for the installation of slurry seal coat on various Sunnyvale streets.

In response to Councilmember Miller, Acting Public Works Director Dettle explained the process and purpose for slurry seal.

Mayor Walker opened and closed the public hearing at 7:56 p.m.

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

1.L.

RTC 01-026

Enhanced Participation in Valley Transportation Authority's Eco Pass Program and Budget Modification No. 21

Staff Recommendation: Approve addition of Caltrain/Dumbarton Express/Highway 17 Express as part of the Eco Pass Program, and approve Budget Modification No. 21.

In response to Councilmember Valerio, Acting Public Works Director Dettle explained the expanded Eco Pass program.

Mayor Walker opened and closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m.

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS

MOTION
RTC 01-025

2001 Council Study Issues Calendar and Budget Modification No. 23

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

City Manager LaSala, Acting Community Development Director Rose and Acting Public Works Director Dettle responded to Council questions regarding scheduling of items on the calendar and status of projects.

Mayor Walker opened and closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.

Vice Mayor Fowler moved, and Councilmember Vorreiter seconded, approval of the calendar of study issues and meeting dates to be held and cancelled as shown on Attachment A to the report. The motion carried unanimously.

Vice Mayor Fowler moved, and Councilmember Vorreiter seconded, approval of the Study Issues Priorities List as shown on Attachment B to the report. The motion carried unanimously.

Vice Mayor Fowler moved, and Councilmember Vorreiter seconded, approval of Budget Modification No. 23, in the amount of $150,000. The motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION
RTC 01-019

Public Hearing on Weed Abatement

Acting Community Development Director Rose presented the staff report.

Mayor Walker opened and closed the public hearing at 8:03 p.m.

Resolution No. 108-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE ORDERING DESTRUCTION OF WEEDS

Vice Mayor Fowler moved, and Councilmember Miller seconded, adoption of the resolution. The motion carried unanimously.

MOTION
RTC 01-020

Appeal of the Planning Commission Agenda of January 2, 2001 and the Administrative Hearing Agenda of January 10, 2001

No action was taken on this item.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

There were no citizens to be heard.

NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS

COUNCIL

Councilmember Miller showed a map highlighting the energy situation and power plants.

STAFF

There were no comments from staff.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Walker declared the meeting adjourned in memory of former City Manager Thomas H. Sweeney at 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Linda Kelly
Senior Management Analyst/Deputy City Clerk

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