MINUTES
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 20, 2004
The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale met in regular session in the City Council Chambers, 456 West Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Howe presiding.
Mayor Howe led the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL
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PRESENT:
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Mayor John Howe
Vice Mayor Dean Chu
Councilmember Fred Fowler
Councilmember Julia Miller
Councilmember Ron Swegles
Councilmember Melinda Hamilton
Councilmember Otto Lee
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Staff Present:
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Amy Chan, City Manager
Chuck Schwabe, Deputy City Manager
Valerie Armento, City Attorney
Robert Paternoster, Director of Community Development
Mary Bradley, Director of Finance
Marvin Rose, Director of Public Works
Robert Walker, Director of Parks and Recreation
Tim Kirby, Revenue Systems Supervisor
Mark Stivers, Captain, Community Safety Services Bureau Mike Maehler, Acting Director of Public Safety
Susan Ramos, City Clerk |
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Mayor Howe presented a proclamation to Richard Gurney, Sunnyvale Recycling Supervisor, proclaiming April 22 as Earth Day.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Arley Marley, with the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, announced the Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival in downtown Sunnyvale on June 5 and 6.
Vice Mayor Chu announced that the Council met in Closed Session on April 13, 2004, regarding PSOA/SEA labor negotiations. Vice Mayor Chu reported that no direction was given and no action was taken. He noted the SEA labor negotiations will continue after the adjournment of tonight’s meeting.
Councilmember Swegles made the following announcements on behalf of the Council:
The City of Sunnyvale, in cooperation with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, sponsored a Lawn Mower Exchange Event for Sunnyvale residents on Saturday, April 10 at the Home Depot in Sunnyvale. For additional information, please contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Program at (408) 730-7262 or visit the Sunnyvale web site at www.sunnyvalerecycles.org.
The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for members on the following Boards and Commissions:
· Arts Commission
· Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
· Board of Building Code Appeals
· Child Care Advisory Board
· Heritage Preservation Commission
· Housing & Human Services Commission
· Board of Library Trustees
· Parks and Recreation Commission
· Personnel Board
· Planning Commission
· Advisory Council to the Council on Aging (must be at least 60 years old).
The application deadline is May 21, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. For an application, please visit the Sunnyvale web site at www.sunnyvale.ca.gov or call Donna Biles at 730-7595.
The next community outreach meeting on Downtown Redevelopment will take place on Thursday, April 29, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at The Historic Del Monte Building, 100 S. Murphy Avenue.
· Meet The Forum Group, applicant for the proposed redevelopment of the Town Center Mall.
· See design concepts.
· Provide input on the design features.
If you have any questions, contact Kelly Diekmann, Project Planner at 730-7659, or Alice Gamboa-Navas in the Planning Division at 730-7440.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Howe requested Item 1.E. be pulled from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Vice Chair Chu moved, and Councilmember Swegles seconded approval of the Consent Calendar with the exception of item 1.E. The motion carried unanimously.
Fiscal Items
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1.C. |
RTC 04-133 |
List of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager (List Nos. 191 and 192)
Staff Recommendation: Review the attached lists of bills.
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1.D. |
RTC 04-134 |
Award of Bid No. F0302-50 for Traffic Signal Controller Cabinets
Staff Recommendation: Award a contract, in the amount of $101,459, to Traffic Safety Supply for six traffic signal controller cabinets.
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Contracts
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1.E. |
RTC 04-135 |
Amendment of Existing Contract for Downtown Development Economic Analysis and Approval of Budget Modification No. 37 (No. F0304-63)
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Staff responded to Council’s questions regarding using the Redevelopment Agency funds and the amount of money spent on negotiations to date.
Mayor Howe opened the Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m.
Thom Mayer, a member of the public, inquired if the contract fees were paid for by the developer. Mayor Howe responded they would look at this as they go through the budget hearings on the fee schedule.
Mayor Howe closed the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m.
Mayor Howe moved, and Councilmember Miller seconded, to authorize the amendment of an existing contract with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., in substantially the same form as the attached draft, and increase authorized expenditures by $35,000, making a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $134,000; and approve Budget Modification No. 37 with an amendment to take the increase out of the Redevelopment Agency Funds. The motion carried unanimously.
Other Items
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1.F. |
ORDINANCE
NO. 2748-04 |
Amendment to the Precise Zoning Plan, Zoning Districts Map, to Rezone a 1.59 Acre Site Located at 940 W. Weddell Drive from
C-2/PD (Highway Business/Planned Development) to R-4/PD (High Density Residential/Planned Development) Zoning District
ORDINANCE NO. 2748-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AMENDING THE PRECISE ZONING PLAN, ZONING DISTRICTS MAP, TO REZONE 1.59 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 940 W. WEDDELL DRIVE FROM C-2/PD (HIGHWAY BUSINESS/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) TO R-4/PD (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONING DISTRICT
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1.G. |
RTC 04-132 |
Authorization for NOVA to Submit Concept Papers to the Bay Area Workforce Funding Collaborative for Healthcare Sector Funding in an Amount of Up to $1 Million
Staff Recommendation: On behalf of the NOVA seven-city consortium, concur with the NOVA Workforce Board and approve the submission of up to five concept papers to the Bay Area Workforce Funding Collaborative for healthcare sector funding for up to $1 million. It is further recommended that should the funds be awarded, Council authorizes acceptance and that the City Manager or her designee be authorized to execute the necessary grant agreement.
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1.H. |
RTC 04-130 |
Permission to Apply for Human Rights Video Grant
Staff Recommendation: Grant permission to apply for the Human Rights Video Project grant.
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RTC 04-136
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New-Car Auto Dealer's Committee Report
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Mayor Howe presented the staff report and thanked the committee members consisting of Councilmembers Swegles and Miller, and Planning Commissioner Laura Babcock for their efforts and time
Mayor Howe responded to questions from the Council related to the timing of his recommendations for implementation and plans for other business groups such as hotels and small businesses.
At the request of Councilmember Hamilton, Mayor Howe requested staff agendize an item on the Council Agenda Calendar after April 29 to discuss outreach for the small businesses in the downtown to look at how the City can address their needs during the redevelopment of the downtown.
Mayor Howe opened the Public Hearing at 8:22 p.m.
Adam Simms, Sunnyvale Toyota Dealer, commented about the anticipated growth of the dealership and looks forward to doing business in Sunnyvale. He advocated for better signage.
Arthur Schwartz, a member of the public, stated a reasonable increase in the number of signs per dealership would be good and that would help the traffic situation. He stated he would not like to see high, oversized signs.
Werner Gans, a member of the public, advocated for a reasonable increase in signage for the auto dealers.
Mayor Howe closed the Public Hearing at 8:30 p.m.
Councilmember Miller moved, and Councilmember Fowler seconded, to accept the Mayor’s Committee Report and approve: Revive “Autodealers Decorative” banner program: Alternative 1.B. Direct staff to develop an ordinance to allow the decorative banners as an additional pilot program or as a permanent program and ask staff to come back to Council on which other work items will not be accomplished as a result of working on this item. Signs on Highway 85 and Lawrence Expressway: Alternative 2.B. Direct staff to continue pursuing this item and a letter with the Mayor’s signature be sent to Caltrans and the County Board of Supervisors as recommended by the Mayor’s committee. Pursue modification to landscaping requirements: Alternative 3.A. Recommend this item for Council sponsorship for December 2004 Study Issue process. Pursue revisions to the Sign Code: Alternative 4.B. Direct staff to begin working on this item this calendar year and ask staff to come back to Council on which other work items. Bring it back on April 27 with copies of the priority list of currently ranked study issues for re-ranking to incorporate Alternatives 1.B. (revive auto dealers decorative banner program) and 4.B. (pursue revisions to the sign code) into the priority list. The motion carried unanimously.
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RTC 04-137
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Proposed Fiscal Year 2004/2005 Utility Rates |
Tim Kirby, Revenue Systems Supervisor, assisted by Mary Bradley, Director of Finance, and Marvin Rose, Director of Public Works, presented the staff report.
Staff responded to questions posed by the Council regarding service and costs for maintaining the service level for sewer lateral clean outs, timing for restoring sewer lateral clean outs, and sewer fees relative to condominiums, apartments and townhouses.
Mayor Howe opened the Public Hearing at 9:14 p.m.
Suzi Blackman, of the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, expressed concern over the timing of the report stating that there was not sufficient time to study the report. She requested that the Chamber be allowed to contact its members before the Council takes action. She stated the Chamber would report back to Council at their April 27 meeting and bring a report on the impact to the business community.
Karl Kulpa, a member of the public, commented about responding to sewer lateral clean outs.
Thom Mayer, a member of the public, stated the lateral clean outs are really to support City street trees. He stated debris bins present a hazard for pedestrians and bicyclists. He suggested imposing a $100 fee for parking bins on the street.
Arley Marley, a member of the public and of the Chamber of Commerce, stated the 4.6 percent increase to businesses could have an impact. He asked for more advanced noticing.
Mayor Howe closed the Public Hearing at 9:50 p.m.
Councilmember Lee moved, and Vice Mayor Chu seconded, with a friendly amendment, to continue the item to next week to provide the Chamber of Commerce time to notify its business members for an opportunity to provide input. The motion carried with Councilmembers Miller, Swegles and Hamilton dissenting.
Councilmember Fowler stated he will sponsor a study issue, and Vice Mayor Chu and Councilmember Lee will co-sponsor, to revisit the City policy on noticing timelines and requirements for various types of agenda items and City projects such as development permits and rates.
Mark Stivers, Captain, Community Safety Services Bureau, assisted by Mike Maehler, Acting Director of Public Safety, presented the staff report.
Mayor Howe opened the Public Hearing at 10:12 p.m. and, there being no public comments, closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Fowler moved, and Councilmember Swegles seconded, to approve staff’s recommendation for alternative #2 to expand the program to 30 volunteers over a 2 year period through sufficient funding as identified; identify areas of opportunity; allow adequate time to recruit, train and deploy the volunteers; and validate the contribution. The motion carried unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
COUNCIL
Councilmember Swegles stated he received a certificate of recognition for his service in the cold war.
Vice Mayor Chu congratulated the Indian community on the opening of their community center.
Councilmember Miller asked for more information on the administrative hearings of April 28 for items one and two.
Mayor Howe congratulated staff for the Volunteer event held today.
STAFF
There were no comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Howe adjourned the regular meeting at 10:18 p.m. and adjourned to a Closed Session regarding Sunnyvale Employee Association (SEA) Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Mayor Howe adjourned the Closed Session at 10:38 p.m. and continued it to a later date.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Ramos, City Clerk