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

Lists of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager (No. 095 and No. 096)

Staff Recommendation: Approve the list of bills.

Department of Public Safety Funding Adjustments for Asset Forfeiture, California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP), General Fund and Budget Modification No. 31.

Staff Recommendation: Approve Budget Modification No. 31 to appropriate $117,297 in CLEEP funds for specialized Public Safety equipment.

Authorization to Spend State Public Library Fund Grant Moneys and Budget Modification No. 27

Amendments to the Classification Plan and Salary Resolution: Golf Services Assistant

Staff Recommendation: Approve the amendments to include the new classifications in the City's Classification Plan and Salary Resolution.

RESOLUTION NO. 137-02: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BY CREATING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF GOLF SERVICES ASSISTANT AND BY ADDING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR

RESOLUTION NO. 138-02: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 158-01, THE CITY'S SALARY RESOLUTION, BY ADDING A PAY SCHEDULE FOR THE NEW CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF GOLD SERVICE ASSISTANT

Amendment to the Classification Plan and Salary Resolution: Business Liaison, Career Advisor, Senior Workforce Services Representative, Workforce Services Representative, Workforce Development Analyst

Staff Recommendation: Approve inclusion of the new classifications into the City's Classification Plan and Salary Resolution.

Extension of Outside Counsel Agreement for Downtown Redevelopment Matters

Proposed Program Outcome Statements, Program Outcome Measures, and Weighting for Restructured Programs Managed by the Community Development Department

Charles Schwabe, Deputy City Manager, presented the staff report and clarified the Outcome Measures. He noted that a pilot project would be done in a targeted area regardless of the outcome of the survey to reduce code violations. 

Mayor Fowler opened the Public Hearing at 8:04 p.m. 

Thom Mayer, a member of the public, wants the focus to be on cleaning up blighted neighborhoods. He further thinks that 100% of the districts should achieve a minimum 70% approval rating. 

Mayor Fowler closed the Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m. 

Councilmember Risch moved, and Councilmember Walker seconded, approval of the proposed program outcome statements, outcome measures, and weighting with amendment that 80% of the City's Citizen Opinion Survey respondents state that code enforcement issues are not a serious problem in their neighborhoods for 80% of the neighborhood service areas and to survey district one and target district two. 

Vice Mayor Miller offered a friendly amendment to include all the districts in the survey.  The amendment was not accepted. 

Councilmember Howe offered a friendly amendment to state 80% of all but one district in number 2 of the Neighborhood Preservation Proposed Outcome Measures. The amendment was accepted. 

Councilmember Howe offered a friendly amendment to raise the weight on the measure from 4 to 5. The amendment was not accepted. 

Motion by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Vice Mayor Miller to raise the weight on the measure to 5. The motion failed on a split vote with Councilmembers Risch, Valerio, Vorreiter and Walker dissenting. 

Mayor Fowler offered a friendly amendment that 70% of the City's Citizen Opinion Survey respondents state that code enforcement issues are not a serious problem in their neighborhoods. The amendment was not accepted. 

Mayor Fowler offered a second friendly amendment that survey results indicate that 80% of properties meet community standards for property maintenance. The amendment was not accepted. 

Motion by Mayor Fowler, and seconded by Vice Mayor Miller that 70% of the City's Citizen Opinion Survey respondents state that code enforcement issues are not a serious problem in their neighborhoods and that survey results indicate that 80% of properties meet community standards for property maintenance. The motion failed on a split vote with Councilmembers Risch, Valerio, Vorreiter and Walker dissenting. 

RESOLUTION
NO. 141-02
RTC 02-189

Destruction of Public Safety Records

Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution for destruction of specified public records.

RESOLUTION NO. 141-02: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE APPROVING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY)

Authorization for Certain Individuals to Execute Documents for Financial Assistance for Disaster Relief

Staff Recommendation: Rescind Resolution No. 120-01 and approve the proposed resolution designating the appropriate staff signatories to apply for financial assistance following a disaster.

RESOLUTION NO. 142-02: : 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

Exception to Loan Limits of Substantial Rehabilitation Projects Funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds

Annabel Yurutucu, Housing Officer, presented the staff report.

Mayor Fowler opened the Public Hearing at 8:39 p.m.

Thom Mayer, a member of the public, advocated that the program focus on smaller projects to serve more people.

Mayor Fowler closed the Public Hearing at 8:41 p.m.

Motion by Councilmember Valerio, and seconded by Councilmember Walker to authorize the Director of Community Development to approve rehabilitation loans of up to 30% above established loan limits (using the proposed criteria) for "high cost" exception projects with costs that exceed loan limits. The motion carried unanimously.

Acceptance of Improvements - Library AC-1 Supply Fan Replacement

Staff Recommendation: Accept, by resolution, the project as complete and satisfactory.

RTC 02-208

Public Hearing - FY 2002/2003 Budget and Resource Allocation Plan, Establishment of Appropriation Limitation and Proposed Fee Increases

Grace Kim, Finance Manager, presented the staff report. She announced that the City is required to conduct a Public Hearing to give the citizens an opportunity to provide input to the Council prior to adoption of the budget. She summarized the budget for operating expenditures which is approximately $178 million, the equipment budget is approximately $30 million, and Debt Service totals are approximately $7 million. Details of the revenues and expenditures are contained in the recommended 2002/2003 Budget and Resource Allocation Plan.

Marvin Rose, Director of Public Works, clarified that Cupertino is in complete agreement with the analysis of the budget allocation for the Mary Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge.

Vice Mayor Miller noted that the City of Sunnyvale is applying for TFCA funds and will submit the application by the June 23, 2002 deadline.

Mayor Fowler opened the Public Hearing at 8:48 p.m.

Holly Lofgren, a member of the public, expressed concerns about the public being able to use the Fremont pool due to the rate structure. She requested that the City allocate more money for program fee waivers.

Nancy Tivol, a member of the public, supports increased spending on fee waivers.

Bea Lopez, representing Social Advocates for Youth, thanked the Council for the second year of funding considerations. She lauded the Council for being a leader in the area for a two-year funding commitment.

Elaine Curran, President of Junior Achievement of Santa Clara County, requested continued funding in the amount of $10,000 for next year.

Mayor Fowler closed the Public Hearing at 9:04 p.m.

Motion by Councilmember Vorreiter, seconded by Councilmember Walker, to include in the City's budget $4,000 to be distributed to the Cupertino Community Service to be earmarked to the Rotating Shelters. Staff directed to identify a source of funds and to review the process by which homeless shelters identify residency to help set up better procedures to measure their goals.

The motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Councilmember Howe, and seconded by Councilmember Valerio to increase Fremont Pool subsidies for youth. After discussion the motion was tabled to June 18, 2002.

Motion by Councilmember Valerio, seconded by Councilmember Vorreiter to include $10,000 in the budget to be allocated to Junior Achievement of Santa Clara County.

Friendly amendment by Mayor Fowler to continue the funding to be structured as a matching grant. The amendment was accepted.

The motion carried unanimously.

Vice Mayor Miller noted that additional funding would be allocated for Council travel.

Motion by Mayor Fowler, and seconded by Councilmember Valerio, to incorporate funding for the Wildwood intersection as recommended from the three identified funding sources. The motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Vice Mayor Miller, and seconded by Councilmember Howe, to increase funding to Leadership Sunnyvale from $5,000 to $10,000 on a matching grant basis. The motion failed on a split vote with Councilmembers Valerio, Vorreiter, Walker and Risch dissenting.

ORDINANCE
NO. 2695-02
RTC 02-198

Award of Taxicab Franchise to Santa Clara Cab

Ernie Bakin, Director of Public Safety, presented a brief staff report for the three taxicab franchise agreements.

Motion by Vice Mayor Miller, and seconded by Councilmember Walker to introduce the ordinance and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. The motion carried unanimously.

Award of Taxicab Franchise to Silicon Valley Checker Cab Company

Motion by Vice Mayor Miller, and seconded by Councilmember Walker to introduce the ordinance and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. The motion carried unanimously.

ORDINANCE
NO. 2697-02
RTC 02-200

Award of Taxicab Franchise to Yellow Cab Co. Peninsula, Inc.

Motion by Vice Mayor Miller, and seconded by Councilmember Valerio to introduce the ordinance and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. The motion carried unanimously.

Vice Mayor Miller suggested, in keeping with Sunnyvale's excellent customer service, that the Department of Public Safety notify the taxicab franchise agreement holders 60 days in advance of the expiration of their franchise agreements.

Director Bakin stated that the department will follow that direction.

RTC 02-214

Downtown Plaza Conceptual Design

Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer, presented a detailed staff report that included the background of the Downtown Specific Plan that identified the specific site for a downtown plaza. The report also included discussion of the History, the Conceptual Design Features and Budget, Plaza Size, and the Design and Construction Schedule.

Robert Paternoster, Community Development Director, and Ms. Ryan responded to questions posed by Council regarding parking availability, plaza enhancements, the schedule and further actions that may be required by Council.

Mayor Fowler opened the Public Hearing at 10:12 p.m.

Andy Maloney, a member of the public, would like for Sunnyvale to have a great plaza but thinks that this plan falls short of that goal.

Thomas Carrig, a member of the public, offered suggested changes to the plaza that would provide a friendlier environment with more green space.

Werner Gans, a member of the public, stated that it is more important to develop a good plan than to shorten the schedule. He supports including restrooms and drinking fountains.

Thom Mayer, a member of the public, urged Council not to hurry the process. He supports including the labyrinth walk.

Joe Antuzzi, representing the Downtown Merchants Association, stated that an earlier completion date is more advantageous to the merchants. Restrooms are a critical component in the design.

Ray Johnson, a member of the public, favors a more central location for the plaza.

Suzi Blackman, President and CEO of the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, urged Council to include public restrooms in the plan. She noted that the availability of parking spaces during construction is a significant factor and needs to be further evaluated.

Mayor Fowler closed the Public Hearing at 10:44 p.m.

Motion by Councilmember Risch and seconded by Councilmember Howe, to approve the conceptual design of a 1.6 acre "Basic" design plaza, directed staff to meet with Mozart and the property owners in the North of Washington area on alternative parking proposals to meet the parking needs and to expand the size of the plaza, directed staff to pursue additional funding for the plaza to enhance design in accordance with the priority tiers, and directed staff to evaluate options to shorten the schedule, except for the sole source option.

Councilmember Walker offered a friendly amendment to include the direction to staff to explore the sole source option. The amendment was not accepted.

Motion by Councilmember Walker moved, and seconded by Councilmember Vorreiter, to amend the original motion to include direction to staff to explore the sole source option. The motion carried with Councilmembers Risch and Howe dissenting.

Vice Mayor Miller offered a friendly amendment to remove feature "J" (small self-contained fountain) add in "T" (Interactive fountain); remove feature "O" (kiosk), add in "X" (Arbor Lighting), provide larger trees along Evelyn, and provide structural base for a flagpole. The amendment was not accepted.

Vice Mayor Miller moved, and Councilmember Walker seconded, to amend the amended motion, to modify the tiers in accordance with staff suggestion, adjusting the larger self-contained fountain to Tier 2. Further discussion placed the Water Wall fountain in Tier 1. Staff noted flagpole base could be included in the Basic Design. The motion carried unanimously.

Councilmember Valerio offered a friendly amendment to also move the restroom and labyrinth walk into Tier 1. The amendment was accepted by the maker and second.

The amended motion carried unanimously.

At this juncture, Mayor Fowler recessed the meeting at 11:20 p.m. and then reconvened the meeting at 11:30 p.m.

Scheduling Options for Moffett Park Specific Plan and Transportation Strategic Plan

Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer, presented a brief staff report.

Mayor Fowler opened the Public Hearing at 11:34 p.m.

Jennifer Gunderson, Executive Director of the Moffett Park Business and Transportation Association, addressed comments to the Council supporting the plan and urged Council to approve the Combined Project Schedule.

Motion Vice Mayor MIller, and seconded by Councilmember Walker to proceed with the Combined Project Schedule Option. The motion carried unanimously.

RTC 02-206

Street Rename Criteria

Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer, presented the staff report. She identified potential issues that will be analyzed by staff when considering a rename request.

The discussion among Council centered on considering the significance of existing names, impacts to the public who would be directly impacted, and taking into account the length of the street when considering a name.

Mayor Fowler opened the Public Hearing at 11:45 p.m. and there being no public comment, closed the Public Hearing.

Motion by Councilmember Walker, seconded by Councilmember Vorreiter, to approve the street name criteria as incorporated into the amended Council Policy "Public and Private Street Rename Process and Criteria."

Councilmember Vorreiter offered a friendly amendment for additional criteria to include continuity and stability, and the length of the physical continuity of the street when considering a name. The amendment was accepted.

The motion carried unanimously.

RTC 02-181

Appeal Process Report

Community Development Director Robert Paternoster provided detailed information on the City regulations and procedures associated with land use permits.

Vice Mayor Miller directed staff to post the appeal process information on KSUN and suggested simplifying the process.

Preparation for Final All America City Awards Competition

Amy Chan, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report. She reported that the City Of Sunnyvale is a finalist in the 53^rd Annual All America City Awards competition. The final competition will be held in Kansas City, Missouri from June 13-15, 2002.

Mayor Fowler opened the Public Hearing at 11:56 p.m. and, there being no public comments, closed the Public Hearing.

Motion by Councilmember Howe, and seconded by Vice Mayor Miller, to support the final All America City Awards competition and the trip to Kansas City, and approve a contingency budget increase of $10,000 (from $50,000 to $60,000), to be appropriated as part of the year-end budget modification. The motion carried unanimously.