NOTICE AND AGENDA

 

SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2005

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 456 WEST OLIVE AVENUE

SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA

 

 

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

·         Presentation of Certificates to the Winners of the “Name the Plaza” Contest

                            

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 (Special Meeting of April 30, 2005 and Regular Meeting of May 3, 2005)

 

1.B.

MOTION

Approval of Information/Action Items - Council Directions to Staff

 

Fiscal Items

 

1.C.

MOTION

RTC-05-138

List of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager (List No. 246)

 

Staff Recommendation: Review list of bills.

Staff Contact: Elaine Wesely, (408) 730-7380

 

1.D.

MOTION

RTC 05-137

Acceptance of the California Office of Traffic Safety Seat Belt Compliance Campaign Mini Grant for Local Law Enforcement Agencies and Budget Modification No. 32

 

Staff Recommendation: Approve Budget Modification No. 32 to accept the California Traffic Safety Seat Belt Enforcement Program for Local Law Enforcement Agencies in the amount of $39,968 and direct staff to appropriate funds in a special project to track both expenditures and reimbursement of costs.

Staff Contact: Craig Farley, (408) 730-7157

 

Contracts

 

1.E.

RESOLUTION

RTC 05-142

Appointment of City Attorney and Approval of Employment Contract

 

Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the appointment of David Kahn to the position of City Attorney and approve the contract as attached.

Staff Contact: Robert Walker, (408) 730-7524

 

 

 

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 05-125

Revision of De Anza School Sports Field Master Plan to Include Proposed Batting Cage Facility

 

Staff Recommendation: Alternative 1 – Approve the revised Master Plan for De Anza Park sports field to include a proposed batting cage facility per Attachment B.

Staff Contact: Curtis Black, (408) 730-2716

 

3.

MOTION

RTC 05-134

Consider Approval of 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan for Submittal to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

 

Staff Recommendation: Approve the 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan for submittal to HUD.

Staff Contact: Annabel Yurutucu, (408) 730-7698

 

4.

 

MOTION

RTC 05-135

Consider Approval of FY 2005/2006 Action Plan: Recommendation for Funding of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Funds

 

Staff Recommendation: Approve the FY 2005/2006 Action Plan for submittal to HUD.

Staff Contact: Annabel Yurutucu, (408) 730-7698

 

NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS

 

  • COUNCIL

·      STAFF

 

INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS

 

·         Tentative Council Agenda Calendar(.doc format)

·         Housing and Human Services Commission Approved Minutes of March 23, 2005

·         Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Unapproved Minutes of April 21, 2005

·         Planning Commission Unapproved Minutes of April 25, 2005

·         RTC 05-139 – Appeal of Planning Commission Agenda of April 25, 2005 and Administrative Hearing of May 4, 2005

 

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.

 

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

May 17, 2005

Study Session: Mathilda Overcrossing Project

6       p.m.

West Conf. Room

May 17, 2005

City Council Meeting

7       p.m.

Council Chambers

May 23, 2005

Special Council Meeting: Budget Workshop

8:30  a.m.

Council Chambers

June 7, 2005

Study Session: Intergovernmental Relations Update

6       p.m.

West Conf. Room

June 7, 2005

Council Meeting

7       p.m.

Council Chambers

June 8, 2005

Special Council Meeting: Boards and Commissions Interviews

6       p.m.

West Conf. Room

OTHER SCHEDULED MEETINGS

 

May 11, 2005

Administrative Hearing

2        p.m.

West Conf. Room

May 11, 2005

Joint Parks & Recreation and Arts Commissions Meeting (CANCELLED)

7        p.m.

West Conf. Room

May 16, 2005

Personnel Board Meeting

5        p.m.

Council Chambers

May 18, 2005

Arts Commission Meeting

7        p.m.

Council Chambers

May 19, 2005

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting

6:30   p.m.

West Conf. Room

May 23, 2005

Planning Commission Study Session

7        p.m.

West Conf. Room

May 23, 2005

Planning Commission Public Hearing

8        p.m.

Council Chambers

May 25, 2005

NOVA Workforce Board Meeting

12:00 p.m.

NOVA Board Room

May 25, 2005

Administrative Hearing

2        p.m.

West Conf. Room

May 25, 2005

Parks and Recreation Commission Study Session

6:30   p.m.

Community Center Boardroom

May 25, 2005

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

7:30   p.m.

Community Center Boardroom

May 25, 2005

Housing and Human Services Commission Meeting

7        p.m.

West Conf. Room

June 6, 2005

Board of Library Trustees Meeting

7        p.m.

Council Chambers

June 8, 2005

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

7:30   p.m.

Council Chambers

 

CHANNEL 15 – KSUN

                                                         

May 10, 2005

City Council Meeting – Live

7      p.m.

 

May 11, 2005

City Council Meeting – Replay of May 10, 2005

7      p.m.

 

May 14, 2005

City Council Meeting – Replay of May 10, 2005

4      p.m.

 

May 17, 2005

City Council Meeting – Live

7      p.m.

 

May 18, 2005

City Council Meeting – Replay of May 17, 2005

7      p.m.

 

May 21, 2005

City Council Meeting – Replay of May 17, 2005

4      p.m.

 

May 23, 2005

Special City Council Meeting - Live

8:30  a.m.

 

May 24, 2005

Special City Council Meeting – Replay of May 23, 2005

8:30  a.m.

 

May 26, 2005

Special City Council Meeting – Replay of May 23, 2005

8:30  a.m.

 

May 27, 2005

Special City Council Meeting – Replay of May 23, 2005

7:30  p.m.

 

May 30, 2005

Special City Council Meeting – Replay of May 23, 2005

8:30  a.m.

 

May 31, 2005

Special City Council Meeting – Replay of May 23, 2005

8:30  a.m.

 

June 2, 2005

Special City Council Meeting – Replay of May 23, 2005

8:30  a.m.

 

June 3, 2005

Special City Council Meeting – Replay of May 23, 2005

7:30  p.m.

 

June 7, 2005

City Council Meeting – Live

7      p.m.

 

June 8, 2005