NOTICE AND AGENDA
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2006
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 456 WEST OLIVE AVENUE
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA
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5:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING (Study Session) |
1. Call to Order in the West Conference Room (Open to the Public)
2. Roll Call
3. Convene Study Session - League of California Cities Conference Information and Third Quarter Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Update
4. Public Comments
5. Adjourn Special Meeting
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5:30 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING (Study Session) |
1. Call to Order in the West Conference Room (Open to the Public)
2. Roll Call
3. Convene Study Session - Progress Report on “Promote Sunnyvale” Study
4. Public Comments
5. Adjourn Special Meeting
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6:30 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING ( Closed Session) |
City Council Closed Session
1. Call to Order in the West Conference Room (Open to the Public)
2. Roll Call
3. Convene to Closed Session – The public may provide comments regarding the Closed
Session item(s) just prior to the Council beginning the Closed Session. Closed Sessions
are not open to the public.
· Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957). Title of employees reviewed: City Manager and City Attorney
4. Adjourn Special Meeting
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7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING |
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
(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 and will be placed at the beginning of the Public Hearing & General Business portion of the ensuing agenda. At approximately 9:30 p.m., Council will make an announcement indicating that items may not be heard after 11:30 p.m. Some of the information provided herein could be subject to change from date of printing of the agenda to the date of the meeting.)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR AUGUST 8, 2006 (held before Council Meeting)
Confer with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) regarding an Item of Pending Litigation – In re: Worker’s Compensation Claims of David Bo, WCAB Case No(s): Unassigned, SJO223652; SJO223653
CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR AUGUST 8, 2006 (held after Council Meeting - see Agenda for Redevelopment Agency)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR AUGUST 22, 2006
Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957). Title of employees reviewed: City Manager and City Attorney
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes for announcements
of community events, programs, or recognition. |
CONSENT CALENDAR
Fiscal Items
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1. C.
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MOTION
RTC 06-275
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List of Claims and Bills approved for payment by the City Manager (List Nos. 310, 311 & 312)
Staff Recommendation: Council reviews list of bills.
Staff Contact: Elaine Wesely, (408) 730-7418
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1. D. |
MOTION
RTC 06-272 |
Acceptance of the California Office of Traffic Safety Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Enforcement and Awareness Program Grant and Budget Modification No. 6
Staff Recommendation: Alternative No. 1: Council approves Budget Modification No. 6 to accept the Office of Traffic Safety DUI Enforcement and Awareness Program Grant in the amount of $92,902; appropriates the funds in a new special project; and authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute all agreements and documents necessary to effectuate this direction.
Staff Contact: Heather Tannehill, (408) 730-7157
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1. E. |
MOTION
RTC 06-262 |
Investment and Cash Management Policy Update for Fiscal Year 2006/2007
Staff Recommendation: Councils adopt the attached Investment Policy for FY 2006/2007 as presented.
Staff Contact: Therese Balbo, (408) 730-7604
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1. F. |
MOTION
RTC 06-277 |
Notice of Intent to Apply for State of California Office of Traffic Safety Sobriety Checkpoint Mini-Grant Funding
Staff Recommendation: Alternative No.1: Council allows the Department of Public Safety to proceed with the OTS mini-grant application.
Staff Contact: James Bouziane, (408) 730-7711
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Contracts
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1. G. |
MOTION
RTC 06-279
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Award of Contract Resulting from Request for Proposals No. F0607-01 for a Sunnyvale Library of the Future Study
Staff Recommendation: Council: 1. Awards a contract, in substantially the same form as the attached draft and in an amount not to exceed $162,920, to Anderson Brule Architects, Inc. (ABA) to conduct a Sunnyvale Library of the Future Study; and 2. Approves a project contingency in the amount of $24,438.
Staff Contact: Elaine Wesely, (408) 730-7418
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Other Items
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1. H. |
MOTION
RTC 06-256 |
Response to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Regarding Reducing Language Barriers in Domestic Violence Calls
Staff Recommendation: Alternative No. 1: Council authorizes the Mayor to sign the attached official response form and accompanying letter in response to the Grand Jury’s Findings and Recommendations.
Staff Contact: David Verbrugge (408) 730-7222
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1. I. |
MOTION
RTC 06-266 |
Approval of Final Map (Tract No. 9779, Trellis) – a Fifty Five Unit Subdivision on the South Side of Alberta Avenue by Centex Homes
Staff Recommendation: Council approves the final map for Tract No. 9779 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: Hira Raina, (408) 730-7617
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1. J. |
MOTION
RTC 06-265
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Approval of Final Map (Tract No. 9782, Park Villas) - 67 Unit Townhomes at the Southwest Corner of Morse Avenue and Toyama Drive By 430 Toyama, LLC
Staff Recommendation: Council approves the final map for Tract No. 9782 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) 730-7413
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STAFF RESPONSES TO
PRIOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Staff may provide further information or clarification for the community’s benefit in response to public comments made at previous Council meetings. Staff will not necessarily respond to all public comments.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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This category is limited to 15 minutes (may be extended or continued after the Public Hearing/General Business section of the agenda at the discretion of the Mayor) with a maximum of three minutes per speaker. If your subject is not on this evening’s agenda, you will be recognized at this time; however, the Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) does not allow action by Council Members. If you wish to address the Council, please complete a Speaker Card and give it to the City Clerk. Individuals are limited to one appearance during this section. |
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
If you wish to speak to a Public Hearing/ General Business item, please fill out a Speaker Card and give it to the City Clerk. You will be recognized at the time the item is being considered by Council. Each speaker is limited to a maximum of three minutes. For land use items, applicants are limited to a maximum of ten minutes for opening comments and ten minutes for closing comments.
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MOTION
RTC 06-276
06-276a
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Appeal of a decision of the Planning Commission for an application for a Variance on a 6,211 square-foot site from Sunnyvale Municipal Code section 19.34.040 to allow a six-foot setback where nine feet is required. The property is located at 734 Ashbourne Dr (near E. Fremont Ave) in R-0 (Low-Density Residential) Zoning District (continued from August 8, 2006)
Staff Recommendation: Alternative No.1: Council denies the appeal and upholds the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the variance.
Staff Contact: Steve Lynch, (408) 730-2723
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MOTION
RTC 06-273
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Sunnyvale Downtown Association’s request for financial assistance to form a Business Improvement District and Budget Modification No. 7
Staff Recommendation: Alternative No.1: Council approves the Sunnyvale Downtown Association’s request of $47,050 to hire a consultant and fund part-time executive director position to form a BID in downtown Sunnyvale and approve Budget Modification No. 7.
Staff Contact: Karen Davis, (408) 730-7628
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MOTION
RTC 06-269 & 06-269a-b
06-0269c-f
06-0269g-l |
Appeal of a decision of the Planning Commission denying an application for a Variance from Sunnyvale Municipal Code section 19.48.020 for a new fence greater than three feet in the corner vision triangle. The property is located at 1386 Lewiston Drive (near Cascade Dr.) in an R-1(Low Density Residential) Zoning District
Staff Recommendation: Alternative No. 1: Council denies the appeal and upholds the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the variance.
Staff Contact: Steve Lynch, (408) 730-2723
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MOTION
RTC 06-270 |
Application to Initiate a General Plan Amendment Study to change the Land Use Designation for 174 North Sunnyvale Avenue from Residential Low-Medium Density (RLM) to Residential Medium Density (RMED)
Staff Recommendation: Alternative No. 1: Council denies the requested General Plan Amendment Initiation.
Staff Contact: Steve Lynch, (408) 730-2723
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ORDINANCE
MOTION
RTC 06-263 |
Award of Taxicab Franchise to USA Express Cab
Staff Recommendation: Alternative No. 1: Council introduces and adopts an ordinance awarding a non-exclusive franchise for taxicab service to USA Express Cab for the period of September 28, 2006 through September 27, 2008 per applicant request, and authorizes the City Manager to execute necessary documents of agreement.
Staff Contact: Rachel Vasquez, (408) 730-7112
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ORDINANCE
MOTION
RTC 06-264 |
Award of Taxicab Franchise to Yellow Cab Company Peninsula, Inc.
Staff Recommendation: Alternative No. 1: Council Introduces and adopts an ordinance awarding a non-exclusive franchise for taxicab service to Yellow Cab Company Peninsula, Inc. for the period of September 28, 2006 through September 27, 2008 per applicant request, and authorizes the City Manager to execute necessary documents of agreement.
Staff Contact: Rachel Vasquez, (408) 730-7112
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MOTION
RTC 06-268 |
Council Positions on League of California Cities 2006 Annual Resolutions
Staff Recommendation: Alternative No. 1: Council approves the resolution positions as recommended by staff.
Staff Contact: Coryn Campbell, (408) 730-7475
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NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ ITEMS
Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar (doc format)
RTC 06-271 Launch of Neighborhood Grant Program – Information Only
Draft Minutes of the Board of Library Trustees Meeting of August 7, 2006
Study Session Summary – Overview of the Department of Public Safety Traffic Safety and Education Program – August 8, 2006
RTC 06-267 Boards and Commissions Resignation – Information Only
ADJOURNMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR AUGUST 8, 2006 (held after Council Meeting)
Confer with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c); Initiation of Litigation: 1 potential case – Fourth Quarter Properties
CONSENT CALENDAR
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1. A. |
MOTION |
Approval of draft Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 20, 2006
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1. B. |
MOTION
RDA 06-003
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RDA Investment and Cash Management Policy Update for Fiscal Year 2006/2007
Staff Recommendation: Redevelopment Agency adopts the attached Investment Policy for FY 2006/2007 as presented.
Staff Contact: Theresa Balbo, (408) 730-7604
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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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. |
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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 CFR 35.104 ADA Title II)
GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Public Announcements – Beginning of Council Meeting
§ Three 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) are limited to ten minutes.
§ Speakers are requested to give their name (address is optional).
§ Speakers are to turn in a Speaker Card to the City Clerk.
§ Anyone interested in addressing the Council (may only speak one time).
§ Closing remarks by the applicant (if applicable) are limited to ten minutes.
§ Time limit of three minutes per person (may be extended at discretion of Mayor). Please make comments brief and be prepared to provide new input.
Public Comments
§ 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.
§ This category is limited to 15 minutes (may be extended or continued after the Public Hearing/General Business section of the agenda at the discretion of the Mayor) with a maximum of three minutes per speaker. If your subject is not on this evening’s agenda, you will be recognized at this time; however, the Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) does not allow action by Council Members. If you wish to address the Council, please complete a Speaker Card and give it to the City Clerk. Individuals are limited to one appearance during this section.
Planning a presentation for a City Council/Planning Commission Meeting?
To assist you in utilizing the technology available in the Council Chambers, the publication “How to Make Your Council Chambers Presentation More Effective” may be helpful. Copies are available on the table located at the back of the Council Chambers prior to scheduled City Council and Planning Commission meetings. You may also pick up a copy at the Office of the City Clerk or visit the City’s web site at http://sunnyvale.ca.gov.
Planning to present materials to Council?
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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 distribute your materials to the Council. |
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