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MINUTES
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 17, 2001
(ADJOURNED FROM DECEMBER 4, 2001)
5:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale adjourned from a 4:00 p.m. Study Session regarding the Downtown Specific Plan and met in regular session in the City Council Chambers, 456 West Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, California at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Fowler presiding.
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 |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
There were no announcements.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Miller requested item 1.C. and 1.E. pulled for discussion from the consent calendar.
Vice Mayor Miller moved, and Councilmember Risch seconded, approval of the consent calendar with the exception of items 1.C and 1.E. The motion carried unanimously.
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1.A. |
MOTION |
Approval of Draft Minutes (December 11, 2001) |
Fiscal Items
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1.B. |
MOTION |
List of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager (List No. 73) Staff Recommendation: Approve the list of bills. |
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1.C. |
MOTION |
2000/2001 Year End Financial Report and Budget Modification #11 for 2001/2002 Fiscal Year |
Finance Director Bradley presented the staff report. She responded to questions from Council explaining that this is an accounting clean up which has no net cost to the city. Areas discussed were cost overruns, carry over money, increases in grant funding, recruitment costs and allocations to specific capital projects.
Vice Mayor Miller requested that a report on the number of workers compensation cases be prepared to explain the cost associated in that area.
Mayor Fowler moved, and Vice Mayor Miler seconded to continue the item to a Study Session to be announced at a future date. The motion carried on a split vote with Councilmembers Valerio, Vorreiter and Walker dissenting.
Contracts
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1.D. |
MOTION |
Amendment of Existing Contract for Temporary Personnel Placement Services (F0112-34) Staff Recommendation: Authorize the amendment of an existing contract with Spherion Corporation for temporary personnel placement services, including contract extension through April 30, 2002, and requested fee increases. |
Personnel Items
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1.E. |
RESOLUTIONS |
Amendment to the Classification Plan and Salary Resolution: Human Resources Manager |
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Human Resources Director Gregersen presented the staff report. He clarified that the Human Resources Department conducts recruitments for filling vacant positions in all departments, including Public Safety. Resolution No. 222-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE CALSSIFICATION PLAN OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BY CREATING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER AND BY ADDING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR RESOLUTION NO. 223-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 158.01, THE CITY'S SALARY RESOLUTION, BY ADDING SALARY CONTROL POINT FOR THE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Motion by Councilmember Valerio, and second by Councilmember Vorreiter, to approve inclusion of the new classification into the City's Classification Plan and Salary Resolution. The motion carried unanimously. |
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1.F. |
RTC 01-435 |
Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Public Safety Officers Association (PSOA) Staff Recommendation: Approve adoption of the tentative agreements made between the City and PSOA, and the amendments to the MOU; and authorize the Director of Human Resources to execute these agreements on behalf of the City. |
Other Items
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1.G. |
ORDINANCE |
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2689-01: Implementing California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption Classification 32 ORDINANCE NO. 2689-01: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE TO IMPLEMENT CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION CLASSIFICATION 32 Staff Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2689-01. |
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1.H. |
RESOLUTION |
Acceptance of Improvements - Borregas Sewer Repair Project (UY-99/02-00) RESOLUTION NO. 224-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE ACCEPTING AS COMPLETED WORK FOR BORREGAS SEWER REPAIR PROJECT (UY-99/02-00), AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Staff Recommendation: Accept by resolution the project as complete and satisfactory. |
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1.I. |
RESOLUTION |
Hollenbeck Avenue Underground Utility District - Setting a Public Hearing for January 8, 2002 RESOLUTION NO. 225-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SUNNYVALE OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION AND OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE HOLLENBECK AVENUE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution setting a public hearing to consider Preliminary Determination and Intention to Establish the Hollenbeck Avenue Underground Utility District. |
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
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2. |
MOTION |
Board and Commission Appointments for 2001-Phase II Fall Recruitment |
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City Clerk Kitchens presented the staff report. ARTS COMMISSION (1 vacancy - term expires 2005) Dixie Carney AYES: Vorreiter, Walker, Fowler, Miller,
Risch, Howe Susan Bailey AYES: Vorreiter Dixie Carney was declared appointed to the Arts Commission for a term expiring in 2005.
Susan Bailey AYES: Valerio, Vorreiter, Walker, Fowler, Miller,
Risch, Howe Susan Bailey was declared appointed to the Heritage Preservation Commission for the term expiring in 2005. PLANNING COMMISSION (1 vacancy - term expires in 2005) Dean Chu AYES: Valerio, Vorreiter, Walker, Fowler, Miller,
Risch, Howe Dean Chu was declared appointed to the Planning Commission for a term expiring 2005. |
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3. |
MOTION |
NASA / Ames Redevelopment Project Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Issues |
Senior Transportation Planner Witthaus presented the staff report. He noted that the Sunnyvale Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee feel that it is important to demonstrate Sunnyvale's interest in bicycling issues before a draft EIS for the NASA/Ames Redevelopment Project is released. They propose that staff draft a letter, over the Mayor's signature, requesting the conditions developed by the BPAC be included in the draft EIS.
Councilmember Walker suggested that a representative from NASA be invited to a Sunnyvale BPAC meeting.
Mayor Fowler opened the Public Hearing at 5:50 p.m.
Linda Eaton, BPAC Chairman, stated that the BPAC concerns should be included in the draft EIS. She advocates that it would be beneficial for the NASA/Ames Research Center to form their own BPAC. She supports sending a letter to the NASA/Ames Research Center addressing the conditions identified by BPAC.
Kevin Jackson, BPAC member, commented that there were numerous inadequacies in the EIS. He noted that this is potentially a large development with great impacts to the community. He submitted a list of concerns that BPAC has with the Moffett Field Development EIS. He encouraged the Mayor to send a letter supporting the points raised by the BPAC.
Councilmember Risch suggested waiting to send a letter to incorporate issues from other boards and Mr. Jackson responded that the emphasis of the letter should be on bicycle and pedestrian issues.
Thomas Granvold, BPAC member, would like the NASA agency to coordinate with the Sunnyvale BPAC on their efforts.
Tom Mayer suggested that the NASA/Ames Research Center planners would greatly benefit from the City's expertise.
Mayor Fowler closed the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m.
Councilmember Walker moved, and Councilmember Vorreiter seconded, to take no action and direct staff to invite a NASA representative to address the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The motion failed on a split vote with Mayor Fowler, Vice Mayor Miller, and Councilmembers Risch and Howe dissenting.
Vice Mayor Miller moved, and Councilmember Howe seconded, to direct staff to prepare a letter to the Director of the NASA /Ames Research Center requesting the conditions developed by the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Risch offered a friendly amendment to invite a NASA representative to address the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
The maker of the motion, and the second, accepted the amendment. The motion carried on a split vote with Councilmembers Valerio, Vorreiter and Walker dissenting.
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CITIZENS TO BE HEARD |
Werner Gans noted a segment on "60 Minutes" regarding telephone company customer service inadequacies. He would like fee increases to be ratified by Council.
Tom Mayer addressed comments to the Council regarding auto dealers double parking on El Camino Real.
Councilmember Risch directed the City Attorney to write a definitive opinion on the double parking issue.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
COUNCIL
Councilmember Valerio acknowledged that Councilmember Risch is celebrating his birthday today.
Vice Mayor Miller announced that the Ad Hoc Committee on wireless text communication would meet on December 20th at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Mayor Fowler announced that the boards and commission chairs, who have responded, are very receptive to reporting on their items that are brought before Council.
Vice Mayor Miller extended "Happy Holiday" greetings.
STAFF
There were no comments.
ADJOURNMENT TO STUDY SESSION
At 6:23 p.m. Mayor Fowler adjourned the meeting to a Study Session regarding the League of California Cities Conference Preparations.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Fowler declared the Study Session adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Susan Kitchens, City Clerk
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