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Sunnyvale City Council Meeting Minutes - 2-12-02 MINUTES*
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 12, 2002
7:30 P.M.

The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale adjourned from a 6:00 p.m. Study Session regarding Short Term Space Needs in the Civic Center and a 6:30 Study Session regarding the Long Term Civic Center Study, and met in regular session in the City Council Chambers, 456 West Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, California at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Fowler presiding.

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

Mayor Fowler led the salute to the flag.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:	Mayor Frederik M. Fowler Vice Mayor Julia Miller Councilmember Manuel Valerio Councilmember Pat Vorreiter Councilmember Jack Walker Councilmember Tim Risch Councilmember John Howe

STAFF PRESENT:	Robert S. LaSala, City Manager Valerie J. Armento, City Attorney Amy Chan, Assistant City Manager Marvin Rose, Public Works Director Robert Paternoster, Community Development Director Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer Annabel Yurutucu, Housing Officer Susan Kitchens, City Clerk

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Holly Lofgren, representing Friends of Fremont Pool, announced that the deadline to support the fundraiser by buying a brick is February 28^th. For more information people were directed to call 245-2875, or access the website at fremontpool@aol.com.

Govinda Rao, Secretary to Samskita Bharati, USA, announced a "Samskrit Camp" on March 30 - 31, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Hindu Temple located at 420 Persian Drive. For more information access the Web site at www.geocities.com/samskritabharati.

Mukesh Mowji, a member of the public, invited participation at a "Holi Festival" on March 23^rd at 7:00 p.m. and March 24^th at 11:00 a.m. at the Hindu Temple located at 420 Persian Drive.

Mayor Fowler announced that, through the United States Conferences of Mayors, the City would host a New York City firefighter the weekend of March 1^st through 3^rd. He invited members of the public to a pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 2^nd at Fire Station No. 2, located at the intersection of Wolfe and Arques.

Vice Mayor Miller extended Happy Chinese New Year greetings to members of the community. She announced that at the closed session regarding personnel matters, held on Monday, February 11, 2002, the Council took no action.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Vice Mayor Miller requested item 1.A pulled from the consent calendar.

Motion by Vice Mayor Miller and seconded by Councilmember Howe to approve the consent calendar with the exception of item 1.A. The motion carried unanimously.

1.A.

MOTION

Approval of Draft Minutes (January 29, 2002)

Motion by Vice Mayor Miller, seconded by Councilmember Valerio to approve the minutes as amended. The motion carried unanimously.

Fiscal Items

1.B.	RTC 02-046	List of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager (#79 and #080 ) Staff Recommendation: Approve the list of bills.

1.C.	RTC 02-052	Adjustment to Council Travel Budget Staff Recommendation: Approve the budget adjustment for Vice Mayor Miller.

Contracts:

1.D.	RTC 02-045	Authorization to Renew a Contract with the State of California for $126,127 to Conduct the 2002 Labor Market Information Study for Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties Staff Recommendation: Authorize staff to renew a contract with the State of California for $126,127 to conduct the 2002 Labor Market Information studies for Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into contract.

1.E.	RTC 02-048	Rejection of Bid Received in Response to Invitation for Bids No.F0112-35 for Sunnyvale Golf Course Lake Edge Reconstruction Staff Recommendation: Reject the bid received in response to Invitation for Bids No. F0112-35 from Aquatic Environments, Inc. of Martinez for the Sunnyvale Gold Course Lake Edge Reconstruction Project, and authorize staff to re-bid this project at a later date.

1.F	RTC 02-047	Award of Contract for Telephone System Maintenance (#F0201-38) Staff Recommendation: Award a three-year contract in an amount not to exceed $251,499 to Avaya Communication for the maintenance of the City's telephone system, including voice mail.

1G.	RTC 02-055	Award of Bid No. F0112-36 for the Fair Oaks Avenue Asphalt Concrete Overlay Project and Budget Modification No. 17 (Measure B Funding) Staff Recommendation: Award a contract to Top Grade Construction, Inc., in the amount of $596,540; approve a construction contingency in the amount of $89,481; and approve Budget Modification No. 17 as described in the Fiscal Impact section of the report.

1.H	RTC 02-054	Award of Contract for the Temporary Rental of Portable Generation Equipment at the Water Pollution Control Plant (#F0201-39) Staff Recommendation: Award a contract in an amount not to exceed $90,000 to Peterson Power Systems for the rental of portable power generation equipment until power can be restored to the effluent pumps at the Water Pollution Control Plant.

1I.	RTC 02-056	Award of Contract for Power Generation Facility Engine Overhaul (F#0201-40) Staff Recommendation: Award a contract in an amount not to exceed $90,000 to Peterson Power Systems of San Leandro to overhaul Engine #2 at the Sunnyvale Power Generation Facility.

Other Items

1.J.	RTC 02-061	Continuation of Supplemental Law Enforcement Funding Staff Recommendation: Appropriate the full amount available from SLES into the City's Supplemental Law Enforcement Sub-Fund.

1.K.	RTC 02-058	Budget Modification No. 18 to Amend the 2001-2002 CDBG Action Plan and Appropriate Grant Funds Staff Recommendation: Approve Budget Modification No. 18 to amend the 2001-2002 Action Plan and City budget as described in the fiscal impact section of the report.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS

2.	RTC 02-057	Community Development Block Grant Loans to Project Match for Refinance and Rehabilitation of Two Senior Group Residences
Annabel Yurutucu, Housing Specialist, presented the staff report. Mayor Fowler opened the Public Hearing at 8:47 p.m. Daniel Gonzales, Project Match Board President, spoke in support of the request. He believes that a paradigm has been found to meet the needs of the senior community. Bob Campbell, Executive Director of Project Match, reported that currently there are two senior housing units provided in Sunnyvale, and a total of eight throughout the County. Mario Sassano, representing the Housing and Human Services Commission, spoke in support of the request. Pradeep Joshi, Housing and Human Services Commissioner, spoke in support of the request. Mayor Fowler closed the Public Hearing at 8:53 p.m. Vice Mayor Miller moved, and Councilmember Vorreiter seconded approval of loans totaling $260,000 to be used for the refinancing and rehabilitation of two Project Match Senior Residences in Sunnyvale. The motion carried unanimously.

4.	RTC 02-059	2002-0065 City of Sunnyvale: Request for Street Rename Study to Rename Persian Drive to Mandir Drive
Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer, presented the staff report. She explained that the report is two fold: to seek direction by Council whether to initiate a detailed street name change policy; and to consider the study to rename Persian Drive to Mandir Drive. She responded to questions posed by Council regarding considering alternative names, application fees and the length of time it would take to conduct the study. She explained that some specific names would not be feasible because of Public Safety issues. Mayor Fowler opened the Public Hearing at 8:22 p.m. Mukesh Mowji, member of the public, applauded the Council for recognizing the cultural diversity of Sunnyvale. He asserted that he would consider only Mandir Drive, and no alternative names. Ram Agarwar, member of the public, spoke in support of the requested name change. Pradeep Joshi, speaking as a member of the public, supported the name change. He stated that "Mandir" means temple in Hindu and feels that the name is appropriate. Pete Lowe, Manager of Fox Hollow Mobile Home Park at 690 Persian Drive, spoke in opposition to the request. He noted that a couple of hundred people who live in the mobile home park would be adversely affected. Anil Yadav, representing The Federation of Indo-Americans of Northern California, addressed comments to the Council in support of the request. He noted that the temple in Fremont is located on a street with a name that is much more difficult to pronounce than "Mandir". Khanderao Kand, Hindu Community Center Public Relations Officer, commented that a variety of groups in the area use the community center. He favors changing the name to Mandir Drive. Muriel Thompson, member of the public, does not see the necessity of changing the name of Persian Drive. She asserted that it would create a huge inconvenience for the residents. Lina Moffett, President of the Fox Hollow Homeowners Association, spoke in opposition to the request. She cited emergency response concerns and financial impacts. Six additional members of the public spoke in support of the request to study renaming Persian Drive to Mandir Drive. Councilmembers Valerio, Walker and Risch shared concerns that more options for names need to be considered for broader participation among the citizens that are affected. Mayor Fowler closed the Public Hearing at 8:58 p.m. Motion by Vice Mayor Miller, and seconded by Councilmember Risch to approve the request to initiate a street rename study from Persian Drive to Mandir Drive with an application fee of $773. Councilmember Vorreiter offered a friendly amendment to direct staff to develop a process by which street name changes are considered. The maker of the motion did not accept the amendment. The amendment will be considered as a separate motion. Councilmember Valerio offered a friendly amendment to broaden the study to include more names for consideration. The maker of the motion did not accept the amendment. The original motion carried with on a split vote, with Councilmembers Valerio and Walker dissenting. Councilmember Vorreiter moved, and Vice Mayor Miller seconded, to direct staff to explore a policy to establish a process for naming streets. The motion carried unanimously.

3.	RTC 02-053	Appeal of Administrative Hearing of January 30, 2002
There was no action taken.

5.	RTC 02-060	Pre-Appeal of Planning Commission Hearing of February 25, 2002 and Administrative Hearing of February 27, 2002

There was no action taken.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

Hajeed Jhiani, political science student from DeAnza College, requested clarification on the process for voting on items listed on the agenda.

Mayor Fowler explained the process.

NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS

COUNCIL

Councilmember Risch acknowledges Abraham Lincoln's birthday and his contributions to the country.

Councilmember Miller requested the timing for awarding the bid for the Senior Center and ground breaking. She queried if the Water Transit Policy letter had been sent to NASA. She asked for an update on the Honduras Restaurant sign removal and repainting task. Planning Officer Ryan responded that the owner of the restaurant is required to submit a paint chip for approval prior to painting the façade of the building. She requested a Study Issue on a subsidized cab program for seniors. She inquired about the olive trees at P.F. Changs Restaurant blocking the sign and sidewalk. In conclusion, she requested that the CDD Director meet with the owners and tenant to prepare a landscape maintenance plan for the complex.

Mayor Fowler also acknowledged the 16^th president, Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday will be celebrated on February 18^th, President's Day.

STAFF

City Manager LaSala announced that the Town Center owners are entertaining an offer to buy from Greenwood Properties.

Community Development Director Paternoster presented an executive summary of the Downtown Stakeholders Meeting that was held earlier in the day.

Discussion followed among Council Members. Direction was given to allow an hour and a half at the March 5^th Joint Study Session to discuss the Downtown Urban Design Study.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Fowler declared the meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:
Susan Kitchens, City Clerk

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