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Sunnyvale City Council Meeting Minutes - 2-26-02
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 26, 2002
7:30 P.M.

The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale adjourned from a 5:30 p.m. Study Session regarding Council Training on the IGR Process and a 7:00 p.m. Study Session regarding the NLC Conference Logistics, 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 Katherine Chappelear, Youth and Family Services Manager Susan Kitchens, City Clerk


PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Amy Choate, the Safe Place Volunteer Coordinator for Social Advocates for Youth, presented the Council with a Certificate of Appreciation.

Councilmember Walker made the following announcement:

The Sunnyvale community, Mayor Fowler, Vice-Mayor Miller, and the City Councilmembers are hosting a New York City firefighter for a weekend trip from March 1-3, as part of a national effort to thank New York's heroic firefighters and spur travel and tourism across the country. The public is invited to meet our guest firefighter at a pancake breakfast from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2 at Sunnyvale Fire Station 2, 795 E. Arques Avenue, located at the corner of Wolfe and Arques. The event will feature fire engine rides, tower tours, public safety demonstrations, and booths highlighting City services. For a suggested donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children, attendees will be treated to a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and coffee. For more information about the pancake breakfast, call (408) 730-7140 or visit Sunnyvale's website at www.ci.sunnyvale.ca.us.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Motion by Vice Mayor Miller, and seconded by Councilmember Howe, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried unanimously

1.A.

Approval of Draft Minutes (February 12, 2002)

Fiscal Items

1.B.

RTC 02-067

List of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager (#081 & 082)

Staff Recommendation: Approve the list of bills.

Contracts:

1.C.

RTC 02-070

Award of Contract for the Lease of a High Volume Copier (#F0202-43).

Staff Recommendation: Award a four-year contract in an amount not exceed $102,000 to Xerox Corporation of San Jose for the lease of a Xerox DC490SI digital copier.

Other Items

1D.

RTC 02-063

2002 Boards and Commissions Master Work Plan

Staff Recommendation: Approve the Boards and Commissions Work Plan.

1.E.

RTC 02-072

Cities Unite America and Thank New York Firefighters Event and Budget Modification No. 19

Staff Recommendation: Approve the budget modification request.

1.F.

RTC 02-068

Approval of Acceptance of Computer Equipment to be Received by the Information Technology Department Through Donation

Staff Recommendation: Approve the acceptance of the donation.

1.G.

RTC 02-044

2002 State of the City Event and Budget Modification

Staff Recommendation: Approve, in concept, the plans for the State of the City event and Budget Modification No. 16 to increase the event budget by $11,143.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS

2.

RTC 02-069

Positions on March 2002 County and State Ballot Measures

Katherine Chappelear, Youth and Family Services Manager, presented the staff report.

Councilmember Risch advocated support for Measure E, "Construction and Repair of Facilities - West Valley/Mission Community College District."

Mayor Fowler opened the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m.

Tom Mayer, a member of the public, addressed comments to the Council noting his position on the ballot measures.

Mayor Fowler closed the Public Hearing at 8:47 p.m.

Councilmember Walker moved, and Councilmember Vorreiter seconded, to support the staff's recommended positions on the March 2002 County and State Ballot Measures. The motion carried with Councilmember Howe abstaining.

Councilmember Risch offered a friendly amendment to support Measure E. The maker of the motion did not accept the amendment.

Councilmember Valerio stated that he supports community colleges and educational opportunities. He opined that it is not appropriate for the City to take a position on a local bond measure.

Councilmembers Walker and Vorreiter share Councilmember Valerio's opinion.

Councilmember Risch moved, and Vice Mayor Miller seconded, to support Measure E, "Construction and Repair of Facilities - West Valley/Mission Community College District." The motion carried with Councilmembers Valerio, Vorreiter and Walker dissenting.

Councilmember Risch requested that staff research the Legislative Action Policy regarding support of term limits.

3.

RTC 02-071

Pre-Appeal of Planning Commission Hearing of March 11, 2002 and Administrative Hearing of March 13, 2002

No action was taken

4.

RTC 02-065

Appeal of Planning Commission Hearing of Feb 11, 2002 and Administrative Hearing of Feb 13, 2002.

No action was taken.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

There were no public comments.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS

COUNCIL

Vice Mayor Miller thanked Director Rose and the Public Works staff for a quick response to a citizen complaint. She asked that a thank you letter be sent on behalf of the Mayor and Council to Network Appliance for their donation of computer equipment. She encouraged the public to attend the Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, March 2^nd at Fire Station No. 2. She announced that the Technology Ad Hoc Committee is ready to report out at the March 5 Council meeting. She noted that eighteen noise complaints had been received from an individual for a neighboring property. She announced the ribbon cutting for the new Target store on Monday, March 4^th.

Councilmember Howe asked that the Study Issue regarding the availability of restrooms on public golf courses be removed from the list.

Mayor Fowler announced that the April 2^nd Council meeting has been canceled due to the Legislative Advocacy trip to Sacramento.
STAFF

There were no comments.
ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Fowler declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:
Susan Kitchens, City Clerk

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1D.	RTC 02-063	2002 Boards and Commissions Master Work Plan Staff Recommendation: Approve the Boards and Commissions Work Plan.

1.E.	RTC 02-072	Cities Unite America and Thank New York Firefighters Event and Budget Modification No. 19 Staff Recommendation: Approve the budget modification request.

1.F.	RTC 02-068	Approval of Acceptance of Computer Equipment to be Received by the Information Technology Department Through Donation Staff Recommendation: Approve the acceptance of the donation.

1.G.	RTC 02-044	2002 State of the City Event and Budget Modification Staff Recommendation: Approve, in concept, the plans for the State of the City event and Budget Modification No. 16 to increase the event budget by $11,143.

2.	RTC 02-069	Positions on March 2002 County and State Ballot Measures
Katherine Chappelear, Youth and Family Services Manager, presented the staff report. Councilmember Risch advocated support for Measure E, "Construction and Repair of Facilities - West Valley/Mission Community College District." Mayor Fowler opened the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m. Tom Mayer, a member of the public, addressed comments to the Council noting his position on the ballot measures. Mayor Fowler closed the Public Hearing at 8:47 p.m. Councilmember Walker moved, and Councilmember Vorreiter seconded, to support the staff's recommended positions on the March 2002 County and State Ballot Measures. The motion carried with Councilmember Howe abstaining. Councilmember Risch offered a friendly amendment to support Measure E. The maker of the motion did not accept the amendment. Councilmember Valerio stated that he supports community colleges and educational opportunities. He opined that it is not appropriate for the City to take a position on a local bond measure. Councilmembers Walker and Vorreiter share Councilmember Valerio's opinion. Councilmember Risch moved, and Vice Mayor Miller seconded, to support Measure E, "Construction and Repair of Facilities - West Valley/Mission Community College District." The motion carried with Councilmembers Valerio, Vorreiter and Walker dissenting. Councilmember Risch requested that staff research the Legislative Action Policy regarding support of term limits.

3.	RTC 02-071	Pre-Appeal of Planning Commission Hearing of March 11, 2002 and Administrative Hearing of March 13, 2002
No action was taken

4.	RTC 02-065	Appeal of Planning Commission Hearing of Feb 11, 2002 and Administrative Hearing of Feb 13, 2002.