NOTICE AND AGENDA
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2007
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 456 W. OLIVE AVE.
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA
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6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session) |
1. Call to Order in the West Conference Room (Open to the Public)
2. Roll Call
3. Convene to Study Session – 2008 Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Assignments and National League of Cities (NLC) Conference
4. Public Comments
5. Adjourn Special 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 hearings/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. Information provided herein could be subject to change from date of printing of the agenda to the date of the meeting.)
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY – Ceremonial Oath of Office for Newly Appointed Board and Commission Members
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Each speaker is limited to three minutes for announcements
of community events, programs, or recognition. |
CONSENT CALENDAR
Fiscal Items
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1.C. |
MOTION
RTC 07-415 |
Lists of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager – List No. 378 & 379 |
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Staff Recommendation: Council reviews the attached list of bills.
Staff Contact: Elaine Wesely, (408) 730-7418
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1.D. |
MOTION
RTC 07-403
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Acceptance of California Office of Traffic Safety Sobriety Checkpoint Mini-Grant and Approval of Budget Modification No. 26 |
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Staff Recommendation: Council allows the Department of Public Safety to accept the Mini-Grant in the amount of $28,441 and appropriate the monies to a Special Project to conduct three Sobriety Checkpoints in December 2007/January 2008, July 2008, and September 2008.
Staff Contact: Heather Tannehill, (408) 730-7157
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1.E. |
MOTION
RTC 07-414 |
FY 2006/2007 Budgetary Year-End Financial Report and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Approval of Budget Modification No. 27 |
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Staff Recommendation:
· Council receives and files the budgetary Year-end Financial Report, the audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and the Management Letter issued by the independent auditors; and
· Council approves Budget Modification No. 27.
Staff Contact: Drew Corbett, (408) 730-7603 |
Contracts
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1.F. |
MOTION
RTC 07-373 |
Award of Contract for Public Safety Uniforms and Equipment (F0710-39) |
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Staff Recommendation: Council awards a one-year contract to Summit Uniforms, in substantially the same form as the attached draft blanket purchase order and in an amount not to exceed $155,000 for Public Safety uniforms and equipment.
Staff Contact: Elaine Wesely, (408) 730-7418
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1.G. |
MOTION
RTC 07-418
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Authorization to Increase Authorized Expenditures Under Three Existing Contracts for On-Call Plan Review and Inspection Services (F0711-53) |
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Staff Recommendation:
· Council authorizes the amendment of an existing contract with CSG Consultants Incorporated, in substantially the same form as the attached draft, by increasing authorized expenditures from $50,000 to $200,000 through July 26, 2008;
· Council authorizes the amendment of an existing contract with 4Leaf Incorporated, in substantially the same form as the attached draft, by increasing authorized expenditures from $50,000 to $200,000 through July 10, 2008; and
· Council authorizes the amendment of an existing contract with Shums Coda Associates, in substantially the same form as the attached draft, by increasing authorized expenditures from $50,000 to $200,000 through July 10, 2008.
Staff Contact: Elaine Wesely, (408) 730-7418
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1.H. |
MOTION
RTC 07-407
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Consultant Services Agreement for George Hills Company Incorporated for Claims Administration and Statistical Reporting Services |
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Staff Recommendation: Council approves the agreement with George Hills Company Incorporated, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
Staff Contact: David Kahn, (408) 730-7464
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1.I. |
MOTION
RTC 07-417
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Award of Request for Proposals No. F0710-44 for Onizuka Redevelopment Analysis and Preparation of Final Reuse Plan |
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Staff Recommendation: Council awards a contract to Bay Area Economics in substantially the same format as the attached draft and in the amount not to exceed $290,000 for the analysis of reuse options and preparation of the Final Redevelopment Plan for the Onizuka Air Force Station.
Staff Contact: Robert Switzer, (408) 730-7512 |
Other Items
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1.J. |
MOTION
RTC 07-413
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Authorization for NOVA to Apply for Workforce Investment Act Funds for the California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CalGRIP) in an Amount not to Exceed $400,000
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Staff Recommendation: Council authorizes the submission of an application to the State of California Employment Development Department for Workforce Investment Act 15% funds for the Governor’s Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention Initiative in an amount not to exceed $400,000.
Staff Contact: Mike Curran, (408) 730-7248
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1.K. |
ORDINANCE
2863-07
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 2863-07 Approving a Cable System Franchise Extension Between the City of Sunnyvale and Comcast of California IX, Inc.
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Staff Recommendation: Council approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2863-07
Staff Contact: David Kahn, City Attorney (408) 730-7464
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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 hearings/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 Councilmembers. 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 hearings/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 10 minutes for opening comments and 10 minutes for closing comments.
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MOTION
RTC 07-396
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2007-0714 – Appeal of the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission regarding an application located at 1383 Devona Terrace (at Cascade Dr.) in an R-1/PD (Low Density Residential/Planned Development) Zoning District. Special Development to allow 1,051 square-foot two-story addition to an existing two-story home for a total of 4,221 square feet.
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Staff Recommendation: Council denies the appeal and approves the special development permit with conditions, including a minor modification to the Planning Commission action for a maximum of 50% FAR (Floor Area Ratio) including the existing shed and to protect the large trees.
Staff Contact: Jamie McLeod, (408) 730-7429
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MOTION
RTC 07-404
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2007-0893 – Application for 1418 Hampton Drive (near Elizabeth Way) in an R-0 (Low Density Residential) Zoning District. Appeal of a decision by the Planning Commission to Deny a Design Review on a 7,068 square foot site to allow a new two-story residence totaling 3,346 square feet, resulting in a 54.2% FAR (Floor Area Ratio) where 45% may be allowed without Planning Commission review.
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Staff Recommendation: Council denies the appeal and upholds the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the design review.
Staff Contact: Noren Caliva, (408) 730-7637 |
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MOTION
RTC 07-419
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Request by staff for Continuance of 2007-0754 - Study Issue: Parking Requirements for Residential and Commercial Developments. A review of the City's current parking requirements on commercial and multi-family (townhomes, condominiums, apartments) housing projects, and parking requirements needed for future developments |
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Staff Recommendation: Council continues this item to February 12, 2008.
Staff Contact: Noren Caliva, (408) 730-7637
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MOTION
RESOLUTION
RTC 07-416
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Resolution for Service Contractor Code of Conduct |
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Staff Contact: Mayor Otto Lee, (408) 730-7488 |
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
· COUNCIL
· STAFF
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
· Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
· Draft Minutes of the Board of Library Trustees Meeting of December 3, 2007
· Study Session Summary - Review of the City's Auditing Programs
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 p.m. on Thursdays or at the Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. as of Fridays prior to Tuesday City Council meetings. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk 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 Office of 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 Office of the City Clerk 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 10 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 hearings/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 Councilmembers. 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 tables 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 your presentation materials, 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 items to the Council. |
SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETINGS
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DATE |
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December 18, 2007 |
Council Meeting |
7 p.m. |
Council Chambers |
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January 8, 2008 |
Council Meeting |
7 p.m. |
Council Chambers |
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January 15, 2008 |
Council Meeting |
7 p.m. |
Council Chambers |
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January 25, 2008 |
Special Council Meeting |
7 p.m. |
Council Chambers |
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January 29, 2008 |
Council Meeting |
7 p.m. |
Council Chambers |
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