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MINUTES
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 11, 2001
7:30 P.M.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Fowler led the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: |
Mayor Frederik M. Fowler |
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STAFF PRESENT: |
Robert S. LaSala, City Manager |
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Recognition of Casa de Amigos Mobile Home Park's Fundraising Efforts for UNICEFMayor Fowler invited Ann Olsen and the children who participated to the podium. He announced that as part of their Halloween party, the children and families of Casa de Amigos collected coins to donate to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. The collection, which was spearheaded by Ann Olsen with a donation of $500 in pennies and included $700 in donations from local businesses, grew as the children added their coins to fill a large glass jar to the brim. A representative from UNICEF was presented with a check for $5,000 from the children of the Casa de Amigos community. These funds, along with cards signed by the children, are going to the relief fund to benefit the children of Afghanistan. He presented them with a certificate and applauded the group for their kindness and generosity.
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Mary Hidalgo, President of the Bay View Seniors Club, announced that they meet every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Remington Community Center and invited Councilmembers to attend. She extended the invitation to citizens who are 50 years of age or better.
Councilmember Risch made the following announcements:
The City is conducting a Citizen Opinion and Satisfaction Survey to obtain feedback from residents to help guide the City in providing services to our citizens. Households have been randomly selected to participate in the survey on a variety of topics relevant to quality of life in Sunnyvale, such as traffic, housing, and public safety. If you received a survey, the deadline for responding is Friday, December 14th. Results of the survey will be made public next spring. If you have any questions, please call 730-7473.The City recently received a letter of appreciation and a plaque from Applied Materials for assistance given by the Community Development staff in meeting project deadlines for Applied Material’s Arques Technology Center. Congratulations to Bob Paternoster, Director of Community Development, and his staff for their dedication and teamwork in supporting our business community.
Mayor Fowler will hold office hours at City Hall beginning January 3rd. His office hours will be on Mondays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and on Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Citizens may request an appointment by calling 730-7473 or may just drop by. The Mayor also will meet with citizens at other times, if needed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Miller pulled Item 1.H. to conduct a Public Hearing.
Vice Mayor Miller moved, and Councilmember Risch seconded, approval of the consent calendar, with the exception of item 1.H. The motion carried unanimously.
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1.A. |
Approval of Draft Minutes (November 27, 2001) |
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Fiscal Items
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1.B. |
RTC 01-420 |
List of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager (List Nos. 71 and 72) |
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Staff Recommendation: Approve the list of bills. |
Personnel Items
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1.C. |
RTC 01-411 |
Renewal of Dental Insurance Contract - United Concordia for Calendar Year 2002 Staff Recommendation: Renew the contract with United Concordia for one year and allow the City to renew for a second contract year with a 5% cap. |
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1.D. |
RESOLUTION |
Veterans' Preference System - Confirmation of the Previously Adopted System Staff Recommendation: Confirm the City's previously adopted veterans' preference system. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sunnyvale Confirming the City's Previously Adopted Veterans' Preference System
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1.E. |
RESOLUTION |
Amendment to Salary Resolution - Salary Adjustments for Unclassified Classifications in Categories H,I, and J and Inclusion of Differential Pay Staff Recommendation: Amend the Salary Resolution as proposed. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sunnyvale Amending Resolution No. 158-01, the City's Salary Resolution, by Revising the Pay Schedules for Category H, I and J Classifications and to Include a Provision for Differential Pay for Management Employees |
Other Items
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1.F. |
RESOLUTION RTC 01-418 |
Street Name Change from Agena Way to Mathilda Place Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution changing the name of Agena Way to Mathilda Place. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sunnyvale Approving Changing the Street Name Agena Way to Mathilda Place Located in Downtown Sunnyvale |
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1.G. |
ORDINANCE |
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2688-01: Amending Chapter 3.12 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code Pertaining to the Utility Users Tax Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Ordinance An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sunnyvale Amending Chapter 3.12 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code Pertaining to the Utility Users Tax |
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The ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote: |
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1.H. |
RESOLUTION |
Adoption of Wastewater Management Sub-Element |
Environmental Division Manager Lorrie Gervin presented the staff report. She noted that two changes had been incorporated.
Mayor Walker opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 and there being no public comment closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN BY REVISING THE WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT SUB-ELEMENT
Councilmember Risch moved, and Councilmember Vorreiter seconded, adoption of the Resolution revising the Wastewater Management Sub-element. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
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2. |
RTC 01-412 |
Naming of Older Adult/Senior Center |
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Parks and Recreation Director Robert Walker presented the staff report. John Lawrence, Leisure Services Manager, assisted the director in responding to inquiries. Mayor Fowler opened the Public Hearing at 7:53 p.m. The following citizens spoke in support of naming the facility "Sunnyvale Senior Center": Helen DeWolf (submitted an informal petition), Claire Silberman, Sue Lynn Tso, Paul Werner and Werner Gans. Mayor Fowler closed the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m. Vice Mayor Miller moved, and Councilmember Vorreiter seconded, to name the new facility "Sunnyvale Senior Center". The motion carried unanimously. |
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3. |
ORDINANCE |
Review of the California Environmental Quality Act Exemption 32 |
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Planning Officer Trudi Ryan presented the staff report. She responded to questions regarding permit fees, stating that they will be reduced because a full environmental review will not be needed and reduced staff time. Vice Mayor Miller moved, and Councilmember Risch seconded, making the required finding and introduce an ordinance that Categorical Exemption Classification 32 shall be processed as a "Major" permit. The motion carried unanimously. |
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RTC 01-419 |
An Amendment to the City of Sunnyvale Consolidated Plan 2000-2005, 2001-2002 Action Plan and Community Development Block Grant Reallocation Guidelines |
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Housing Officer Anna Yurutucu presented the staff report. Councilmember Vorreiter moved, and Councilmember Risch seconded, approval of the amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2000-2005-Chapter 4: STRATEGIC PLAN, approval of the amended 2001-2002 Action Plan and approval of the Community Development Block Grant Fund-Reallocation Guidelines. The motion carried unanimously. |
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RTC 01-422 |
Budget Modification Number 12 and Amend 2001- 2002 Action Plan-Increase Funding to Emergency Housing Consortium by $6,000 of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Acquisition of a Portable Oven to Serve Homeless Sunnyvale Residents. |
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Housing Officer Anna Yurutucu presented the staff report. She responded to questions relative to the National Guard's maintenance responsibility for the equipment used at the Armory. Dan Lude, Emergency Housing Consortium, asserted that the focus of the National Guard’s efforts has gone to other areas since the terrorist attacks on September 11. Councilmember Vorreiter was given an assurance that the purchase would be expedited to accommodate the homeless before the cold winter sets in. Vice Mayor Miller moved, and Councilmember Vorreiter seconded, to approve a budget modification for $6,000 amending 2001-2002 Action plan and increased EHC's FY 2001/02 allocation from $54,791 to $60,791 for the acquisition of a portable stove that will serve homeless Sunnyvale residents. The motion carried unanimously. |
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6. |
RESOLUTION |
Acceptance of Improvements - Wolfe Road Asphalt Concrete Overlay and Reconstruction Project, ST-00/03-00 |
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Public Works Director Rose presented the staff report. Motion by Councilmember Walker, seconded by Councilmember Risch to accept the project as complete and satisfactory. The motion carried unanimously. |
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7. |
RTC 01-415 |
Pre-appeal of the Planning Commission Public Hearing of Dec 17, 2001 and Administrative Hearing of Dec 19, 2001 |
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There was no action taken. |
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8. |
RTC 01-416 |
Appeal of the Planning Commission Agenda of November 26, 2001 and the Administrative Hearing Agenda of November 28, 2001 |
There was no action taken.
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CITIZENS TO BE HEARD |
Jack Robertson commented on his hearing problem.
Tom Mayer advocated honoring the men and women of the Department of Public Safety, including firefighters, policemen and emergency medical technicians, every year on September 11th.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
COUNCIL
Councilmember Risch would like a second EMS study conducted to more thoroughly analyze issues. A second Study Session will be conducted with the agenda for the session to be approved by council.
Councilmember Miller suggested reinstituting a transit assistance program for seniors.
Mayor Fowler discussed attendance of a Boards or Commission representative at council meetings when an item reviewed by their respective board or commission is on the agenda.
A discussion among the Councilmembers followed the Mayor’s suggestion of the representative’s attendance at council meetings.
Mayor Fowler appointed a Technology Ad Hoc Committee to explore wireless text communications available to aid Councilmembers. He appointed Vice Mayor Miller (Chair), and Councilmembers Howe and Walker to the committee.
STAFF
City Manager LaSala noted the measures that had been taken to notify BPAC of the dates for the Study Issues Public Hearing and Workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Fowler declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. in memory of Barbara Howe, mother of Councilmember Howe, and Marion Sellers, longtime Public Affairs Manager at Lockheed Missiles and Space Division, Sunnyvale.
Respectfully submitted:
Susan Kitchens, City Clerk
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