NOTICE AND AGENDA
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2005
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 456 WEST OLIVE AVENUE
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA
NOTE: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b), this meeting will include teleconference participation by Mayor Dean Chu from JW Marriot Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20004, (202) 393-2000. This Notice and Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location; public comment from such address shall be allowed.
City Council Closed Session
- Call to Order in the West Conference Room (Open to the Public)
- Roll Call
- Convene Closed Sessions - The public may provide comments regarding the Closed Session item(s) just prior to the Agency beginning the Closed Session. Closed Sessions are not open to the public.
- 5:30 p.m. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(a), Vences v. City of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County Superior Court 1-03-CV-006295
- 6:00 p.m. – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Coe 54956.9(b), Significant Exposure to Litigation, One Potential Case
City Council Study Session (6:45 p.m.)
- Convene Study Session in West Conference Room (Open to the Public) regarding Intergovernmental Relations Update
- Adjourn Special Meeting
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
(Per Council Policy, the City Council will not begin consideration of any agenda item after 11:30 p.m. without a vote. Any item on the agenda which must be continued due to the late hour shall be continued to a date certain. Some of the information provided herein could be subject to change from date of printing of the agenda to the date of the meeting.)
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Recognition of Postal Carrier, Salvador Vasquez
Proclamation Recognizing Arbor Day
SCHEDULED PRESENTATION
Presentation by Santa Clara Unified School District Regarding the Status of Peterson Fields
Presentation by Assemblywoman Sally Lieber, Assistant Speaker Pro tem regarding the California State Budget
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Speakers are limited to 3 minutes for announcements of community events, programs, or recognition. |
CONSENT CALENDAR
Fiscal Items
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1.C. |
MOTION
RTC 05-070 |
Lists of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager (No. 237)
Staff Recommendation: Review List of Bills.
Staff Contact: Elaine Wesley, (408) 730-7380
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Other Items
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1.D. |
RESOLUTION
RTC 05-069
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Resolution Designating Sunnyvale Fire Stations as Safe Surrender Sites for Newborn Infants
Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution Designating the Six City-Owned Fire Stations as Safe Surrender Sites
Staff Contact: Katherine Chappelear, 730-7355
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1.E. |
ORDINANCE NO. 2776-05
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Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sunnyvale to Revise the Sign Code for Auto Dealerships and Large Retail Users (Introduced on March 1, 2005) |
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MOTION
RTC 05-072 |
Follow Up to 2002-2003 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Inquiry into Computer Information Systems Disaster Recovery Plan
Staff Recommendation: Approve the City’s Response regarding the 2002-2003 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Inquiry.
Staff Contact: Marilyn Crane, 730-7557
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1.G |
MOTION
RTC 05-073 |
Selection of Community Workshop Planning Task Force
Staff Recommendation: Council appoints each board or commission chair, or their designee to serve on the task force. Should this process not serve the task force, Council authorizes the Mayor to name additional task force members as appropriate.
Staff Contact: Coryn Campbell, 730-7475
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CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
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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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
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ORDINANCE
RTC 05-066 |
Introduction of an Ordinance to Modify the Height and Story Limits Within the R-3 (Medium Density Residential) Zoning District
Staff Recommendation: In accordance with Planning Commission recommendation, staff is recommending a modification to Municipal Code Section 19.32.020 to allow 35’ height and three stories where 30’ height and two stories are currently permitted within the R-3 (Medium Density Residential) Zoning District.
Staff Contact: Ryan Kuchenig, 730-7431
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ORDINANCE
RTC 05-071
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Introduction of an Ordinance Adopting the Fifth Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Core Redevelopment Project Area Amending Certain Time Limitations by One Year Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33333.6(e)(2)(C)
Staff Recommendation: Introduce an Ordinance Adopting the Fifth Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Core Redevelopment Project Area Amending Certain Time Limitations by One Year Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 3333.6(e)(2)(C).
Staff Contact: Brice McQueen, (408) 730-7284
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NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS
Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar (doc format)
ADJOURNMENT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ROLL CALL
CONSENT CALENDAR
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RA - 1.A. |
MOTION
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Approval of Draft Minutes (December 21, 2004, February 15, 2005, and March 1, 2005)
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RA – 1.B |
MOTION
RDA05-004 |
Amendment of Existing Contract With Goldfarb and Lipman Services for Redevelopment Agency Matters
Staff Recommendation: Approve extension of contract.
Staff Contact: Brice McQueen, 730-7284
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CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
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This category is limited to 15 minutes, with a maximum of three minutes per speaker. If you wish to address the Redevelopment Agency, please complete a speaker's card and give it to the Agency 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 the Redevelopment Agency. 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 the Redevelopment Agency. |
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
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RA - 2. |
resolution
MOTION
RDA05-003
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Adoption of the Redevelopment implementation Plan for FY 2004/2005 to FY 2008/09 (Continued from February 15, 2005)
Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution on a Five-Year Implementation Plan.
Staff Contact: Brice McQueen, (408) 730-7284
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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” 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.
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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
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MEETING |
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March 8, 2005 |
Closed Session: Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Pursuant to Gov’t. Code 54956.9(a); Vences v. City of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County Superior Court 1-03-CV-006295 |
5:30 p.m. |
West Conf. Room |
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March 8, 2005 |
Closed Session: Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Pursuant to Gov’t. Code 54956.9 (b); Significant Exposure to Litigation: One Potential Case |
6 p.m. |
West Conf. Room |
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March 8, 2005 |
Study Session: Intergovernmental Relations Update |
6:45 p.m. |
West Conf. Room |
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March 8, 2005 |
City Council Meeting |
7 p.m. |
Council Chambers |
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March 22, 2005 |
Study Session: City Owned Properties and Landbanking Practices |
5 p.m. |
West Conf. Room |
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March 22, 2005 |
City Council Meeting |
7 p.m. |
Council Chambers |
OTHER SCHEDULED MEETINGS
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March 7, 2005 |
Joint Meeting, Housing and Human Services Commission and Planning Commission |
7 p.m. |
Community Center |
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March 9, 2005 |
Parks and Recreation Commission Training Session: Budget Process |
6:30 p.m. |
West Conf. Room |
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March 9, 2005 |
Parks and Recreation Commission |
7:30 p.m. |
Council Chambers |
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March 14, 2005 |
Board of Library Trustees |
7 p.m. |
Program Rm. A |
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March 14, 2005 |
Planning Commission Study Session |
7 p.m. |
West Conf. Room |
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March 14, 2005 |
Planning Commission Public Hearing |
8 p.m. |
Council Chambers |
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March 16, 2005 |
Administrative Hearing |
2 p.m. |
West Conf. Room |
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March 16, 2005 |
Arts Commission |
7 p.m. |
Council Chambers |
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March 17, 2005 |
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee |
6:30 p.m. |
West Conf. Room |
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March 21, 2005 |
Personnel Board |
5 p.m. |
Council Chambers |
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March 23, 2005 |
Housing and Human Services Commission |
7 p.m. |
West Conf. Room |
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March 28, 2005 |
Planning Commission Study Session |
7 p.m. |
West Conf. Room |
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March 28, 2005 |
Planning Commission Public Hearing |
8 p.m. |
Council Chambers |
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March 30, 2005 |
Administrative Hearing |
2 p.m. |
West Conf. Room |
CHANNEL 15 – KSUN
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March 8, 2005 |
City Council Meeting – Live |
7 p.m. |
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March 9, 2005 |
City Council Meeting – Replay of March 8, 2005 |
7 p.m. |
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March 12, 2005 |
City Council Meeting – Replay of March 8, 2005 |
4 p.m. |
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March 22, 2005 |
City Council Meeting – Live |
7 p.m. |
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March 23, 2005 |
City Council Meeting – Replay of March 22, 2005 |
7 p.m. |
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March 26, 2005 |
City Council Meeting – Replay of March 22, 2005 |
4 p.m. |
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March 29, 2005 |
City Council Meeting – Live |
7 p.m. |
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March 30, 2005 |
City Council Meeting – Replay of March 29, 2005 |
7 p.m. |
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April 2, 2005 |
City Council Meeting – Replay of March 29, 2005 |
4 p.m. |
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