NOTICE AND AGENDA

SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2005

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 456 WEST OLIVE AVENUE

SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA

 

 5:30 Special Meeting (Study Session)

 

1. Call to Order in the West Conference Room (Open to the Public)

2. Roll Call

3. Convene Study Session –  Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

4. 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 ORDER OF THE DAY: The National Anthem All–Start City Project Presentation  Doris Harry, Director of The Music School, and the singing of the National Anthem “The Star Spangled Banner”

 

                        

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

1.A. MOTION

Request for reconsideration of approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 16, 2005

 

1.B.

MOTION

Approval of Draft Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 23, 2005

 

1.C.

MOTION

Approval of Information/Action Items - Council Directions to Staff

 

Fiscal Items

 

1.D.

 

 

MOTION

RTC 05-257

 

 

List of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager

(List  Nos. 261 and 262 )

 

Staff Recommendation: Review list of bills.

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

1.E.

RESOLUTION

RTC 05-265

 

 

Set Date for a Joint Public Hearing of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency to consider adoption of an Amended and Restated Plan for the Central Core Redevelopment Project Area to Update the Plan and Increase the Tax Increment Collection Limit

 

Staff Recommendation: Council adopts the resolution setting October 25, 2005 as the date for a joint public hearing.

Staff Contact:  Brice McQueen, 408-730-7284

 

 

Personnel Items

 

1.F.

RESOLUTION

RTC 05-270

 

 

Amendment to the Classification Plan and Salary Resolution: Add Superintendent of Recreation and Delete Superintendent of Cultural Arts and Leisure Services Manager

 

Staff Recommendation: Alternative No.1: Approve adding the classification of Superintendent of Recreation to the Classification Plan and Salary Resolution, and approve deleting the classifications of Superintendent of Cultural Arts and Leisure Services Manager from the Classification and Salary Resolution.

Staff Contact: Sean Tran, (408) 730-7499

 

 

Contracts

 

1.G.

MOTION

RTC 05-259

 

 

 

 

Award of Request for Proposal No. F0406-72 to Provide Technical Support During the Selection of a SMaRT Station Operator

 

Staff Recommendation: Council (1) Awards a contract, in substantially the same form as the attached draft and in the amount of $59,961, to Hilton, Farnkopf & Hobson to provide technical support during the selection of a firm to operate the SMaRT Station from 2008 through 2014; and (2) Approves a project contingency in the amount of $15,039.

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

 

1.H.

MOTION

RTC 05-258

Award of Contract for Miscellaneous Piping Supplies (F0508-13)

 

Staff Recommendation: Council awards a one-year contract, in substantially the same form as the attached draft, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, to Roberts & Brune Company of San Jose for miscellaneous piping supplies.

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

 

Other Items

1. I

MOTION

RTC 05-264

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approval of Final Map (Tract No. 9687) – Anaheim Terrace – Ten Townhomes by CPH Northern California

 

Staff Recommendation: Council approves Final Map for Tract No. 9687 and directs staff to forward the final map for recordation upon developer’s execution of the subdivision agreement, submittal of improvement securities, payment of development fees and other documents deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works.

Staff Contact: Vivian Wong (408) 730-7415

 

1.J.

MOTION

RTC 05-260

Approval of Final Map (Tract No. 9634) – Fifty Eight-Unit Residential Condominiums By Avalon Villas, LLC

 

Staff Recommendation: Council approves the final map for Tract No. 9634 and directs staff to forward the final map for recordation upon developer’s execution of the subdivision agreement, submittal of improvement securities, payment of development fees and other documents deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works.

Staff Contact: Judy Chu (408) 730-7415

 

1.K.

MOTION

RTC 05-261

Approval of Final Map (Tract No. 9667) – Parkside Villas – Fifty Townhouses by 430 Toyama LLC

 

Staff Recommendation: Council accepts the surety bonds, executes the Subdivision Agreement and approves the final map for Tract No. 9667.

Staff Contact: Judy Chu (408) 730-7415

 

1.L.

MOTION

RTC 05-266

 

 

Annual Membership Dues for Intergovernmental Association

 

Staff Recommendation: Council approves Alternative No. 1: Pay the FY2005/06 membership dues to the Santa Clara County Cities Association

Staff Contact: Coryn Campbell (408) 730-7475

 

1.M

Ordinance
2786-05

Adoption of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Sunnyvale Amending Section 19.26.200 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code Regarding Residential Single-Story Combining District(s)

 

1.N.

Ordinance
2787-05

Adoption of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Sunnyvale Amending the Precise Zoning Districts Map, to Rezone Certain Property Located at 926 South Wolfe Road from R-0 (Low Density Residential) to R-1.5 (Low-Medium Density Residential ) Zoning District

 

 

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  05-272

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improving North-South Routes for Bicyclists Project – Sharrows Traffic Control Feature One-Year Evaluation

 

Staff Recommendation: Alternative 1: Accepts the one-year evaluation report of sharrows traffic control feature and takes no further action.  Staff is reporting back per City Council direction. After considering BPAC and community input, staff believes that all concerns can be addressed within existing policy, procedures and standards. 

Staff Contact: Jack Witthaus (408) 730-7415

 

3.

ORDINANCE

RESOLUTION

MOTION

RTC 05-267

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related Proposals for an 8.83-acre Site located at 1250 Lakeside Drive (near Oakmead Pkwy)

  • Resolution to certify Final Environmental Impact Report, to Resolution to amend the General Plan and adopt the Lakeside Specific Plan
  • Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Sunnyvale Municipal Code Title 19 to add the Lakeside Specific Plan Zoning District and Rezone the site from M-S (Industrial and Service) to Lakeside Specific Plan (LSP)
  • Special Development Permit to allow a 253-room hotel and 244 residential units with structured parking and Parcel Map to allow 244 condominium lots and two common lots

 

Staff Recommendation: Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report; approve an amendment to the General Plan; adopt the Lakeside Specific Plan; introduce an ordinance to create the Lakeside Specific Plan zoning district; rezone the subject property to Lakeside Specific Plan; and approve the Special Development Permit and Parcel Map with conditions, including modifications to the parking plan

Staff Contact: Steve Lynch, (408) 730-2723

 

4.

MOTION

RTC 05-271

 

 

Funding Request for a Contribution to the Housing Trust of Santa Clara County and Budget Modification No. 5

 

Staff Recommendation: Council approves contribution to Housing Trust Fund.

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

5.

ORDINANCE

RTC 05-238

Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 3.16 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to Clarify the Existing Ordinance, Increase the Responsibilities of Hotel Operators, and Make Minor Amendments to the Existing Ordinance Related to Transient Occupancy Tax

 

Staff Recommendation:  Alternative #1: Adopt an ordinance to amend Chapter 3.16 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code

Staff Contact:  Therese Balbo, (408) 730-7380

 

6.

ORDINANCE

RTC 05-256

 

 

Introduction of Ordinance Amending Chapter 12.60 "Storm Water Management" of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, to Add Hydromodification Plan Requirements and Amend Project Size for Applicability of Treatment Requirements

 

Staff Recommendation: Alternative #1: Adopts an Ordinance amending Chapter 12.60 and adding Section 12.60.160 to the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to define the applicability of treatment requirements to smaller size projects and to add the Hydromodification Management Plan requirements.

Staff Contact: Lorrie Gervin (408) 730-7260

 

7.

MOTION

RTC 05-263

 

 

Reconsider Policy dealing with Adjournment of Council Meetings at which not all Agenda Items have been addressed by 11:30 p.m.

 

Staff Recommendation:  None

Staff Contact: Katherine Chappelear, (408) 730-7474

 

NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS

 

  • COUNCIL
  • STAFF

INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS

 

Tentative Council Agenda Calendar (.doc format)

Approved Minutes of Housing & Human Services Commission Meeting of 6/22/05

Unapproved minutes Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting of 8/15/05

Unapproved Minutes of Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting of 8/17/05

Unapproved Minutes of Arts Commission Meeting of 8/17/05

Unapproved minutes Board of Library Trustees Meeting of 8/22/05

Unapproved Minutes of Housing & Human Services Commission Meeting of 8/24/05

Unapproved Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting of 8/29/05

 

 

ADJOURNMENT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 

 

SUNNYVALE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

RDA 1.A.

MOTION

Approval of Draft Minutes of August 16, 2005

RDA 1.B.

RESOLUTION (2)

RDA 05-013

 

 

 

 

Set Date for a Joint Public Hearing of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency to consider adoption of an Amended and Restated Plan for the Central Core Redevelopment Project Area to Update the Plan and Increase the Tax Increment Collection Limit

 

Staff Recommendation: Agency Board adopts the attached resolutions setting October 25, 2005 as the date for a joint public hearing and authorizing the amended plan adoption process.

Staff Contact:  Brice McQueen, 408-730-7284

 

   

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 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.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

Notice to the Public:

 

The agenda reports to council (RTCs) may be viewed on the City’s web site at http://sunnyvale.ca.gov, after 7:00 p.m. on Fridays or at the Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Avenue as of Saturdays 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 at the meeting, 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

September 13, 2005

Council Meeting

7        p.m.

Council Chambers

September 20, 2005

Study Session – Overview of Proposed Hay Group Management Job Evaluation System

5:30   p.m.

West Conf. Room

September 20, 2005

Council Meeting

7        p.m.

Council Chambers

September 27, 2005

Study Session – Outside Group Funding Process

5:30   p.m.

West Conf. Room

September 27, 2005

Council Meeting

7        p.m.

Council Chambers

September 28,2005

Special Council Meeting (Closed Session) City Attorney Formal Evaluation

7        p.m.

West Conf. Room

October 04, 2005

Study Session – Intergovernmental Relations Update

6     .m.

West Conf. Room

October 04, 2005

Council Meeting

7        p.m.

Council Chambers

October 18, 2005

Council Meeting

7        p.m.