Sunnyvale City Council Minutes 03-06-01

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SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 6, 2001

The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale adjourned from a 6:30 p.m. Study Session regarding National League of Cities Conference 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 Julia Miller
	ABSENT:	Councilmember Jim Roberts
	STAFF PRESENT:	Robert S. LaSala, City Manager Valerie J. Armento, City Attorney Robert Paternoster, Community Development Director Mary Bradley, Director of Finance Tim Kirby, Revenue Systems Supervisor Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer Karen Davis, Economic Development Manager Rosemary Staal, Sr. Office Assistant/City Clerk's Office

SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY - Arbor Day Proclamation Presentation

Mayor Walker presented Chuck Cummings, team leader of the Tree Division of Public Works, a proclamation in recognition of Arbor Day and extended thanks to his staff in the Tree Division for all they do to keep Sunnyvale beautiful.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

City Manager LaSala introduced and welcomed Robert Paternoster, the new Director of Community Development, who comes to Sunnyvale from the City of Long Beach, California with over 30 years of experience in planning and development.

Councilmember Valerio made announcements on behalf of the Council. He announced that due to extensive public utility relocation and improvement work in the downtown area in March and April, some streets will be closed during the next few weeks. He further announced that two additional, free valet parking locations will be in operation and that there will be night work taking place on Washington Avenue. For downtown development updates, you can go to the city's website at www.ci.sunnyvale.ca.us or Mozart Development's website at www.dtofficeplaza.com or call the downtown hotline at (408) 737-4900.

CONSENT CALENDAR

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

1.A.		Approval of Minutes (February 27, 2001)

Fiscal Items

1.B.	RTC 01-062	List of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager (List No. 032)
		Staff Recommendation: Review the list of bills.

Other Items

1.C.

RESOLUTION NO. 120-01
RTC 01-061

Resolution Authorizing Certain Individuals to Execute Documents for Financial Assistance for Disaster Relief

Staff Recommendation: Rescind Resolution 157-98 and approve the proposed Resolution designating the appropriate staff signatories to apply for financial assistance following a disaster.

Resolution No. 120-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN NAMED INDIVIDUALS TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER

1.D.

RTC 01-063

Acceptance of STAR X Grant in the Amount of $3,000,000 and Approval of Budget Modification No. 29

Staff Recommendation: Concur with the decision of the NOVA Workforce board and accept the STAR X grant in the amount of $3,000,000, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the State, and approve Budget Modification No. 29 as described in this report.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS

ORDINANCE
RTC 01-066

Electric Utility Users Tax Decrease

Finance Director Bradley presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Revenue Systems Supervisor Kirby was also available to answer questions.

Mayor Walker opened and closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE SUNNYVALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO THE UTILITY USERS TAX RATE

Vice Mayor Fowler moved, and Councilmember Vorreiter seconded, first reading of the ordinance to amend the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to authorize a decrease to the UUT rate for residential and small commercial users from 2.33 percent to 2 percent (Attachment A).

The motion carried unanimously.

ORDINANCE
RTC 01-065

Application for a Rezone from M-S/70% FAR and M-S/35% FAR to M-S/55% FAR and associated text amendment to SMC Section 19.32.070. Properties located at 683 West Maude Avenue in an M-S/70% FAR (Industrial Service) Zoning District and 510 North Pastoria Avenue in an M-S/35% FAR (Industrial Service) Zoning District - Devcon Construction (applicant) San Jose Technology Properties, LLC (owner)

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

Mayor Walker opened and closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE PRECISE ZONING PLAN, ZONING DISTRICTS MAP, TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 683 MAUDE AVENUE FROM M-S/70% FAR (INDUSTRIAL SERVICE) DISTRICT AND CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 510 NORTH PASTORIA AVENUE FROM M-S/35% FAR (INDUSTRIAL SERVICE) DISTRICT TO M-S/55% FAR (INDUSTRIAL SERVICE) DISTRICT AND AMENDING SECTION 19.32.060 OF THE SUNNYVALE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO FLOOR AREA RATIO

Councilmember Risch moved, and Vice Mayor Fowler seconded, first reading of the ordinance, that the City Council adopt a Negative Declaration and approve the Rezone in accordance with staff recommendation. The motion carried unanimously.

MOTION
RTC 01-064

Update on the Economic Prosperity Program

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

Mayor Walker opened and closed the public hearing at 8:19 p.m.

Councilmember Vorreiter moved, and Councilmember Risch seconded, to accept and adopt the Economic Prosperity Report. The motion carried unanimously.

MOTION

RTC 01-067

Pre-Appeal of the Planning Commission Agenda of March 12, 2001 and the Administrative Hearing Agenda of March 14, 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 Valerio stated he consulted with Valley Transportation Authority staff on preliminary options should Council choose not to pursue the Wolfe Road/El Camino Real intersection widening project. It was suggested they work with VTA and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission in keeping funds in Santa Clara County if we pass on the project.

City Manager LaSala stated that staff would pursue discussions with VTA and MTC staff and report back to Council on March 20.

Vice Mayor Fowler gave an activity update of the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority.

STAFF

There were no staff comments.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Walker declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Rosemary V. Staal
Sr. Office Assistant
City Clerk's Office

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