Susan Kitchens, City Clerk, led the salute to the flag.

Councilmember Walker made the following announcements on behalf of the Council:

The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for members on the following Boards and Commissions:

• Arts Commission
• Board of Building Code Appeals
• Child Care Advisory Board
• Heritage Preservation Commission
• Housing & Human Services Commission
• Board of Library Trustees
• Parks and Recreation Commission
• Planning Commission
• Personnel Board

National Youth Service Day is coming to Sunnyvale this Saturday, April 12^th at Columbia Middle School and Park. Teams will be planting rose bushes, installing ground cover, and fixing up the school site and park at Columbia Middle School. The purpose of this national program is to highlight the contributions of young people to their communities and to mobilize their energy, commitment and idealism through service. National sponsors include AT&T, Parade Magazine, Youth Service America, and the National Youth Leadership Council. Local sponsors are the Volunteer Office and the Youth and Family Services Office, both a part of Neighborhood and Community Services, as well as Columbia Middle School, and the Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, contact Romie Georgia, Volunteer Services Manager for the City of Sunnyvale, at (408) 730-7536.

The City of Sunnyvale, in cooperation with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, is sponsoring a Lawn Mower Exchange Event for Sunnyvale residents. The program is designed to enhance air quality by reducing the air pollution generated by gas-powered mowers. The event will be held Saturday, April 26, at the Home Depot in Sunnyvale, 690 Kifer Rd., from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sunnyvale residents may exchange a working gas-powered mower, for a new Black & Decker, MM575 electric mulching mower. Instant rebates of $100 will be offered, making the cost of the new mower $79 plus tax. This offer is available for one day only, on a first-come, first-served basis as a limited number of mowers are available. The new mulching mower also recycles grass clippings into a nutrient-rich mulch that promotes a green, healthy lawn. To be eligible for the $100 instant rebate, your mower must be drained of oil and gas. For additional information, please contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Program at (408) 730-7262.

The Sustainable Silicon Valley Project is a collaborative effort between the California Environmental Protection Agency and the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group. The project is tasked to identify and address the environmental resource pressure that will affect the quality of life in the valley over the next twenty years. They are hosting a conference, Power and Motion, Economic and Environmental Vitality through the Emerging Energy and Transportation Technologies. The conference will be held on April 24^th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the AMD Headquarters Conference Facilities in Sunnyvale. For additional information, call (408) 501-7864, or visit their web site at www.svmg.org. For additional information about the Sunnyvale Silicon Valley Project, visit their web site at www.network-democracy.org/ssv.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Miller proclaimed April 6^th through April 12^th as National Library Week in the City of Sunnyvale. She presented the proclamation to Victoria Johnson, Director of Libraries.

Akos Szoboszlay, Vice President of the Modern Transit Society, requested item 1.F. be pulled and considered separately. Vice Mayor Risch moved, and Councilmember Vorreiter seconded, approval of the Consent Calendar with the exception of 1.F. The motion carried unanimously.

Akos Szoboszlay, Vice President of the Modern Transit Society, expressed concerns about two clauses which were not deleted from section 10.44.010. City Attorney Armento responded the verbiage is correct and not inconsistent with the policy and document in that shoulder facilities can serve for occasional pedestrian use.

Vice Mayor Risch moved, and Councilmember Howe seconded, to continue this item to the April 22^nd Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Miller opened the Public Hearing at 7:59 p.m. and, there being no public comments, closed the Public Hearing.

Vice Mayor Risch moved, and Councilmember Howe seconded, to continue this item until the May 13, 2003 Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

Victoria Johnson, Director of Libraries, presented the staff report. She stated the revised Sub-element reflects significant changes in library services during the last decade and also anticipates more changes in the upcoming decade. Director Johnson addressed the eleven sub element sections that provide information about the library issues and project future directions for Library services and collections, as well as the six major goals for the future.

Vice Mayor Risch inquired if fees are going to be implemented, what criteria will be used to determine what services will have fees and what services will remain free, and how fees will be set. Director Johnson responded that fees would only be charged for services that are above and beyond basic library services. She further stated that an alternative to charging a fee may be eliminating a service.

Vice Mayor Risch expressed interest in reviewing the policy for the criteria on how services will be selected for additional fees and the fee structure. Director Johnson responded she would shape the criteria.

Mayor Miller inquired if specific costs to be recovered are being considered, and what percentage of non-residents are using the Library. Director Johnson responded as they are looking at budget reductions, they are also reviewing where they might charge fees that are consistent and meet the goals of the library. She further stated that about 40% of registered borrowers are non-residents.

Mayor Miller opened the Public Hearing at 8:04 p.m. and, there being no public comments, closed the Public Hearing.

Councilmember Howe moved, and Councilmember Walker seconded, adoption of the Negative Declaration and to approve the Library Sub-Element by resolution.

Vice Mayor Risch offered a friendly amendment that staff send a memo to Council with the criteria to be used when considering adopting new library fees. The amendment was accepted.

The motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION NO. 110-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN BY REVISING THE LIBRARY SUB-ELEMENT

John Pilger, Communications Officer, presented the staff report. He stated, at the request of the Council, staff researched possible activities to demonstrate the City’s support of America’s military troops. Staff sought out non-political activities that would clearly demonstrate support of our troops without implying or stating support of combat activities. Mr. Pilger reviewed the no cost, low cost and significant cost proposed activities.

Mayor Miller inquired if staff anticipated recouping any of the costs. Mr. Pilger responded there is no budget for this project. Staff is recommending the no cost items with Council approval for the recommendations requiring financial support.

Councilmember Walker stated he supports putting ribbons on the pyramid and other significant areas as opposed to eight foot plywood. Mr. Pilger responded the plywood was a little more durable and the suggestion was a result of research of what other cities were doing.

Mayor Miller stated she is in support of the no cost items and would like to see them implemented as well as the postage meter advertising imprint. She noted the City’s logo is not on the Sunnyvale web site. Mayor Miller further suggested a possible partnership with the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce on pins or an event.

Mayor Miller opened the Public Hearing at 8:23 p.m.

Yolanda Risch, a member of the public, stated she supports the no cost options. She suggested that the blank wall in Council Chambers be utilized as a Wall of Honor for pictures of military personnel sent in by Sunnyvale residents, with Council reading the names at the beginning of each Council meeting.

Mayor Miller closed the Public Hearing at 8:25 p.m.

Councilmember Vorreiter moved, and Councilmember Valerio seconded, to approve the following:

The addition of a graphic and text next to the Sunnyvale Internet web site

The addition of a similar graphic into the slide rotation on KSUN

Modification of the Harbinger masthead to incorporate a symbolic graphic

Creation of a "Wall of Honor" in Council Chambers showcasing military personnel

Purchase yellow ribbon pins in support of troops - $1500 is to be allocated from Fiscal Uncertainties

Councilmember Walker offered a friendly amendment to partner with the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce to purchase the pins, and put ribbons and bows at prominent City locations including the sculpture at the corner of Mathilda and El Camino and the banner at Wolfe and El Camino. The amendment was accepted.

In response to Councilmember Valerio, Councilmember Walker clarified these activities would be implemented as long as the Armed Services were in harms way (active combat).

In response to a suggestion from City Attorney Armento, Councilmember Vorreiter removed the display of yellow ribbons at City public sites from her motion.

The motion carried unanimously.

Councilmember Walker moved, and Councilmember Howe seconded, to install yellow ribbons at prominent City owned locations around Sunnyvale including the sculpture at El Camino and Mathilda and on the banner at Wolfe Road and El Camino.

Councilmember Fowler offered a friendly amendment that he and Councilmember Walker lead a team of volunteers to put up the ribbons. The amendment was accepted.

Councilmember Fowler offered a friendly amendment to not put a yellow ribbon on the sculpture at the corner of Mathilda and El Camino. The amendment was not accepted.

The motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Miller opened the Public Hearing at 8:44 p.m. and, there being no public comments, closed the Public Hearing.

Councilmember Walker moved, and Vice Mayor Risch seconded, approval of Ordinance No. 2720-03. The motion carried with Councilmembers Fowler and Howe dissenting.

ORDINANCE NO. 2720-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE PRECISE ZONING PLAN, ZONING DISTRICTS MAP, TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 397 SOUTH MARY AVENUE FROM R-0 (LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO R-2/PD (LOW-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT

No action was taken.

There were no comments.

Councilmember Valerio requested a letter of appreciation be sent to the staff at the Smart Station for excellent customer service.

The Council entered into a discussion regarding the method for gathering recommendations for a New Council Member Orientation Program. It was the consensus that information and suggestions should be submitted to the City Manager.

Mayor Miller stated she did not spend all of her State of the City budget and would like the balance carried over to the next fiscal year and protected during her term as Mayor.

Councilmember Fowler asked for Council approval for his attendance at a briefing in Washington D.C. regarding Homeland Security funds. It was the consensus of the Council that Councilmember Fowler should attend the meeting with funding coming from his Council travel budget.

City Manger LaSala distributed a schedule of upcoming budget meetings and proposed an agenda item for a discussion on new revenues for the May 6^th City Council meeting.

At 9:17 p.m., on a motion by Councilmember Howe, and seconded by Mayor Miller, the meeting was adjourned in recognition and respect for the life and contributions of George Bull.

After adjourning the meeting of the Financing Authority, Mayor Miller declared the regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 9:28 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Susan Kitchens, City Clerk