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SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 27, 2001
The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale adjourned from a 6:30 p.m. Study Session regarding Review of Quality of Life Index Preliminary Results 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
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PRESENT: |
Mayor Jack Walker |
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ABSENT: |
None |
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STAFF PRESENT: |
Robert S. LaSala, City Manager |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Leslie Lawton provided information on the Community Business Fair sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce to be held at the Community Center on Friday, April 6. Booth space can be purchased by calling the Chamber of Commerce at 736-4971.
Jane Shoemaker, gave an update of Leadership Sunnyvale events in the past month. She further announced that applications for Leadership Sunnyvale Class of 2002 are available by contacting Jim Telfer at 534-1118 and that a video of the program was also being made.
Councilmember Vorreiter made announcements on behalf of the Council. She welcomed the Honorable Mayor Liviu Rusu, from the City of Aiud in Romania and stated that a delegation from the Federated States of Micronesia was also hosted earlier in the month. She further announced that the Sunnyvale Public Safety Department is seeking applicants for crossing guards. For more information call 730-4140.
Councilmember Vorreiter announced the 2001 State of the City celebration will be held at the Community Center on May 12. Nominations are being accept for Distinguished Citizen of the Year, Outstanding Businessperson of the Year, Community Volunteer of the Year and Outstanding High School Senior. Nomination forms are available on the City’s website or by calling the Community Relations office at 730-7535. Deadline for nominations is March 29 at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Vorreiter further announced that on April 28, Sunnyvale Home Depot will provide the public the opportunity to turn in gasoline mowers and purchase electric mowers at a discount. She further announced that on Friday, February 16, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission voted to begin studies to replace its existing fluoridation station system. The action paves the way for some residents to begin receiving fluoridated drinking water by mid 2003.
Councilmember Vorreiter also stated that she received an unsolicited comment from a citizen who was pleased with our Hazardous Waste Management services. Two Public Works staff were also thanked for changing a tire.
Mayor Walker announced that Deputy City Clerk Linda Kelly would be leaving the City, she has done an outstanding job for the City and will be missed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Fowler moved, and Councilmember Miller seconded, approval of the consent calendar. The motion carried unanimously.
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1.A. |
Approval of Minutes (February 13, 2001) |
Fiscal Items
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1.B. |
RTC 01-054 |
List of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager (List Nos. 30 and 31) Staff Recommendation: Review the list of bills. |
Contracts
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RTC 01-053 |
Design of a Traffic Signal Timing Control System for Mathilda Avenue, Fair Oaks Avenue, Wolfe Road and Maude Avenue (F0011-40) Staff Recommendation: Award a contract in an amount not to exceed $155,350 to CCS Planning and Engineering, Inc., of San Jose to design and assist City staff in the implementation of a traffic signal timing control system. |
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RTC 01-056 |
Award of Bid for Main Dike Repairs at Water Pollution Control Plant Oxidation Pond No. 2 and Budget Modification No. 26 (F0011-35) Staff Recommendation: Award a contract to Grade Tech, Inc. of Castro Valley in an amount not to exceed $251,700 ($228,800 bid amount plus a construction contingency of $22,900) and approve Budget Modification No. 26 as described in this report. |
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RTC 01-058 |
Award of Contract for the Conceptual Phase of the City Plaza Project and Approval of Budget Modification No. 28 Staff Recommendation: Approve Budget Modification No. 28 appropriating $90,000 for award of a contract to Amphion Environmental, Inc. for the preparation of the Conceptual Phase of the City Plaza. |
Personnel Items
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RESOLUTION NO. 119-01 |
Amendment to 1997-2003 Memorandum of Understanding with the Public Safety Officers Association, Amendment to Salary Resolution: PSOA and COA, and Category I (Unclassified Casual/Seasonal) and Budget Modification No. 30 Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution and approve Budget Modification No. 30 to fund the February salary increase for PSOA and COA employees. Resolution No. 119-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 159-00, THE CITY'S SALARY RESOLUTION, BY AMENDING THE PAY SCHEDULE FOR THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER-IN-TRAINING, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER I/II, PUBLIC SAFETY LIEUTENANT, PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER-IN-TRAINING, PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER, AND SENIOR |
Other Items
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RTC 01-050 |
Appointments to Vacancies on Child Care Advisory Board Staff Recommendation: Ratify the appointments of Sandy McKeithan and Araceli D'Angelo to the Child Care Advisory Board. |
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1.H. |
RTC 01-052 |
2001 Boards and Commissions Master Work Plan Staff Recommendation: Approve the Boards and Commissions Work Plan. |
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RTC 01-051 |
Authorization to Host the California Space and Technology Alliance Board of Directors Meeting Staff Recommendation: Support the proposal to host the CSTA Board of Directors meeting, at a maximum cost of $1,000. |
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RTC 01-049 |
Approval to Submit a Grant Application for the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program Staff Recommendation: Approve submission of the grant application to the California State Library. |
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
Mayor Walker announced that item three on tonight's agenda titled "Amendments to Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 9.38 and Chapter 9.40 Related to Adult Businesses" has been pulled by staff and will be returning at a future date; therefore, there would be no public hearing on this item at this time.
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RTC 01-057 |
Youth/Family Services and Replication of Columbia Neighborhood Center/Community Needs Assessment Studies and Pilot Program Funding Request - Study Issue |
Columbia Neighborhood Center Site Manager Abundis Rodriguez presented the staff report. Executive Assistant Chappelear responded to Council questions. Assistant City Manager Chan also responded to Council questions.
Mayor Walker opened the public hearing at 7:51p.m.
Raymond Pole stated he was a volunteer attempting to create a task force to assist the City in providing services to Sunnyvale youth. The focus would be on a teen drop-in center where youth can drop in after school and be taken home by adult drivers. He is raising funds for a pilot program by approaching church and service organizations. He thanked staff for their encouragement.
Laura DePaul, PTA President, Nimitz Elementary School, spoke in support of the pilot mobile recreation program.
Michael Calvin, Principal, Nimitz Elementary School, thanked Nancy Steward for her guidance. He has put together an Anger Management parenting class as well as pursuing the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization to be a pilot. He stated that Nimitz is a Sunnyvale school and would like to bring more Parks and Recreation programs and personnel to the school. He is pleased to see that this program is being considered and has the full support of the PTA and Cupertino School District.
Mayor Walker closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m.
Councilmember Roberts moved, and Vice Mayor Fowler seconded, the staff recommendation to include this Pilot Program, as outlined in this report, for funding consideration as part of the 2001-2002 budget process in the amount of $514,264 ($130,741 in repositioned funds and $383,523 in new funds). The motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE |
Amendments to Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 9.38 and Chapter 9.40 Related to Adult Businesses |
This item was pulled from the agenda.
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RTC 01-060 |
Appeal of the Administrative Hearing Agenda of February 14, 2001 |
No action was taken on this item.
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CITIZENS TO BE HEARD |
There were no citizens to be heard.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
COUNCIL
Councilmember Miller announced her attendance at a Chamber Mixer. She informed the
public of the Lace Museum in Sunnyvale at 552 S. Murphy Avenue. It is open on Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tours and lace making classes are also provided.STAFF
City Manager LaSala stated that on Friday, February 23, a letter was sent to all business and commercial water and sewer customers. The letter indicated the review of waste water rates and a study on the system loading, how much solids and waste contribute to the entire system and its demand. The study indicates that an increase of 20-25% may be necessary to redistribute costs appropriately among the different users. A Community Meeting will be held on Friday, March 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room. He further commented that this is not an announcement of a rate increase.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Walker declared the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rosemary V. Staal
Sr. Office Assistant
City Clerk’s Office
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