SunnyvaleRTC

CLOSED SESSION:

Threatened Litigation: SMaRT Station

Pursuant to Gov't. Code 54956.9(b)

West Conference Room, 5 p.m.

STUDY SESSIONS:

1. Salary Range Control Point Setting Process and Schedule for City Manager and City Attorney Review West Conference Room, 6 p.m.

2. Intergovernmental Relations Update West Conference Room, 6:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting Location:

Council Chambers

456 West Olive Avenue

Sunnyvale, California

AGENDA
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 14, 2004
7:30 P.M.

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL

SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY

Recognition of Sunnyvale National 11-12-Year-Old Girls Softball Allstars

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Speakers are limited to 3 minutes for announcements of community events, programs, or recognition)

CONSENT CALENDAR

1.A

MOTION

Approval of Draft Minutes (Regular Meeting of August 24, 2004)

1.B.

MOTION

Approval of Information/Action Items - Council Directions to Staff

Fiscal Items

1.C.	MOTION RTC 04-319	Lists of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager (Nos. 210, 211, and 212)
1.D.	MOTION RTC 04-315	Agreement Between City of Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale Judo Club for Use of the Washington Park Building
1.E.	MOTION RTC 04-321	Agreement Between City of Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale Pop Warner Football for Use of City Facilities and Play Fields
1.F.	MOTION RTC 04-316	Agreement Between City of Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale Swim Club for Use of the Swimming Pool and Associated Locker Rooms and Office at Sunnyvale Middle School
1.G.	MOTION RTC 04-313	Authorization to Submit Grant Application to Satterberg Foundation for Development of Community Gardens
1.H.	MOTION RTC 04-312	Annual Membership Dues for Intergovernmental Associations

Personnel Items

1.I.

MOTION

RTC 04-322

Study the Feasibility of Extending Benefits to Domestic Partners for All Regular Employees of the City

Contracts

1.J.

MOTION

RTC 04-323

Award of Bid No. F0306-92 for Asphaltic Materials for Street Maintenance and Repair

1.K.

MOTION

RTC 04-327

Award of Bid No. F0407-03 to Resurface the Asphalt Drying Area at the Water Pollution Control Plant

Other Items

1.L.	MOTION RTC 04-328	Response to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Regarding Inquiry Into the Formation of an Investigative Subcommittee at a Sunnyvale City Council Meeting
1.M.	MOTION RTC 04-318	Response to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Regarding Inquiry Into Police Evidence Rooms in Santa Clara County
1.N.	MOTION RTC 04-302	Appointment of Representative to Silicon Valley Library System Advisory Board
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD			This category is limited to 15 minutes, with a maximum of three minutes per speaker. If you wish to address the Council, please complete a speaker's card and give it to the City Clerk. If your subject is not on the agenda, you will be recognized at this time; but the Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) does not allow action by Council Members. If you wish to speak to a subject listed on the agenda, you will be recognized at the time the item is being considered by Council.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS

2.	MOTION RTC 04-324	Appeal of a Decision by the Planning Commission Approving a Use Permit With a Condition to Install a Camouflage Design Monopole Located at 1256 Birchwood Drive
3.	MOTION RTC 04-317	Acceptance of Contribution From Property Owners in the Amount of $2,000 for Murphy Avenue Tree Lights Maintenance and Budget Modification No. 4
4.	MOTION RTC 04-325	Employee Eligibility for Post Retirement Medical Benefits
5.	MOTION RTC 04-310	Proposed Study Issue Paper Regarding Youth and Senior Rates for Recreation Programs and Activities
6.	MOTION RTC 04-311	Council Position on League of California Cities' 2004 Annual Resolutions

NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS

COUNCIL

STAFF

INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS

Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar

Arts Commission Unapproved Minutes of August 18, 2004

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Unapproved Minutes of August 26, 2004

Parks and Recreation Unapproved Minutes of August 25, 2004

Planning Commission Unapproved Minutes of August 23, 2004

Council Study Session Summary of August 24, 2004 - Economic Development Program

Council Study Session Summary of August 24, 2004 - Update on SMaRT Station Operations

ADJOURNMENT

Notice to the Public:

City Council agenda information is available by calling SunDial at (408) 774-0262, Code 122. The agenda reports to council (RTCs) may be viewed on the City’s web site at http://sunnyvale.ca.gov, or at the Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, after 6:00 p.m. on the Fridays prior to Tuesday City Council meetings. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 730-7483 for specific questions regarding the agenda.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that if you file a lawsuit challenging any final decision on any public hearing item listed in this agenda, the issues in the lawsuit may be limited to the issues which were raised at the public hearing or presented in writing to the City Clerk at or before the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6 imposes a 90-day deadline for the filing of any lawsuit challenging final action on an agenda item which is subject to Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 730-7483. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (29 CRF 35.104 ADA Title II)

GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL

Public Announcements – Beginning of Council Meeting

3 minutes or less per speaker.
Speakers are requested to give their name (address is optional).
Recognition of a special achievement.
Announcement of public event with definite time and date.
Public events that are of community-wide interest that occur on annual basis. (only announce one time).

Public Hearings – Order of Hearing as Follows:

Opening remarks by the applicant (if applicable).
Speakers are requested to give their name (address is optional).
Anyone interested in addressing the Council (may only speak one time).
Closing remarks by the applicant (if applicable).
Time limit of 3 minutes per person (to be extended at discretion of Mayor). Please make comments brief and be prepared to provide new input.

Citizens to be Heard

Any item relevant to the City of Sunnyvale.
Speakers are requested to give their name (address is optional).
Speakers are to turn in a Speaker Card to the City Clerk.
Items not on the agenda.
Items that do not fall within the scope of the Public Announcement section.
Time limit of 3 minutes, 15 minutes total for this category (to be extended or continued to end of Council business, at the discretion of the Mayor). Limit to one appearance during this section.

Planning a presentation for a Council Meeting?

To assist you in utilizing the technology available in the Council Chambers, the publication “How to Make Your Presentation More Effective” (pdf format) may be helpful. Copies are available on the table located in the back of the Council Chambers prior to scheduled City Council and Planning Commission meetings. You may also pick up a copy at the City Clerk’s Office or the One Stop Permit Center during normal business hours, or visit the City’s web site at http://sunnyvale.ca.gov.

If you wish to provide the City Council with copies of any handout materials you are presenting, please provide 12 copies of the materials to the City Clerk (located to the left of the Council dais). The City Clerk will pass your materials to the Council.

SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETINGS

DATE

MEETING

TIME

PLACE

Sept. 21, 2004

City Council Meeting

7:30 p.m.

Council Chambers

Sept. 21, 2004

Closed Session: City Attorney Evaluation Pursuant to Gov't. Code 54957.6

After Council meeting

Council Conf. Room

Sept. 28, 2004

Closed Session: Labor Negotiations COA Pursuant to Gov't. Code 54957.8

6 p.m.

West Conf. Room

Sept. 28, 2004

City Council Meeting

7:30 p.m.

Council Chambers

Oct. 5, 2004

Study Session: Town and Country Negotiations Pursuant to Gov't. Code 54956.8

6 p.m.

West Conf. Room

Oct. 5, 2004

City Council Meeting

7:30 p.m.

Council Chambers

OTHER SCHEDULED MEETINGS

Sept. 15, 2004

Heritage Preservation Commission

7 p.m.

West Conf. Room

Sept. 16, 2004

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

6:30 p.m.

West Conf. Room

Sept. 20, 2004

Personnel Board

5 p.m.

Council Chambers

Sept. 20, 2004

Special Planning Commission Public Hearing

8 p.m.

Council Chambers

Sept. 22, 2004

NOVA Workforce Board

12 Noon

NOVA Board Rm.

Sept. 22, 2004

Housing and Human Services Commission

7 p.m.

West Conf. Room

Sept. 22, 2004

Parks and Recreation Commission

7 p.m.

Council Chambers

Sept. 27, 2004

Planning Commission Study Session

7 p.m.

West Conf. Room

Sept. 27, 2004

Planning Commission Public Hearing

8 p.m.

Council Chambers

Sept. 29, 2004

Arts Commission

7 p.m.

Council Chambers

Oct. 4, 2004

Board of Library Trustees

7 p.m.

Council Chambers

Oct. 13, 2004

Parks and Recreation Commission

7 p.m.

Council Chambers

Oct. 20, 2004

Arts Commission

7 p.m.

Council Chambers

Oct. 27, 2004

Parks and Recreation Commission

7 p.m.

Council Chambers

CHANNEL 15 – KSUN

Sept. 14, 2004	City Council Meeting - Live	7:30 p.m.
Sept. 15, 2004	City Council Meeting - Replay of Sept. 14, 2004	7:30 p.m.
Sept. 18, 2004	City Council Meeting - Replay of Sept. 14, 2004	4 p.m.
Sept. 21, 2004	City Council Meeting - Live	7:30 p.m.
Sept. 22, 2004	City Council Meeting - Replay of Sept. 21, 2004	7:30 p.m.
Sept. 25, 2004	City Council Meeting - Replay of Sept. 21, 2004	4 p.m.
Sept. 28, 2004	City Council Meeting - Live	7:30 p.m.
Sept. 29, 2004	City Council Meeting - Replay of Sept. 28, 2004	7:30 p.m.
October 2, 2004	City Council Meeting - Replay of Sept. 28, 2004	4 p.m.
October 5, 2004	City Council Meeting - Live	7:30 p.m.
October 6, 2004	City Council Meeting - Replay of October 5, 2004	7:30 p.m.
October 9, 2004	City Council Meeting - Replay of October 5, 2004	4 p.m.