Mountain View public meetings in 2021

Environmental Planning Commission

The Environmental Planning Commission will meet via video conference for routine business. The agenda includes approving the November 17, 2021, meeting minutes and considering the proposed 2022 public meeting calendar.

• Approval of November 17, 2021, meeting minutes
• Proposal for the 2022 EPC public meeting calendar

The Environmental Planning Commission approved its 2022 public meeting calendar and the minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting, both by unanimous 6-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included announcements about upcoming commissioner changes.

• Approved EPC Public Meeting Calendar for 2022 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2021 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding food service ware and organic waste disposal. The meeting includes a study session on the Google North Bayshore Master Plan and a public hearing for a development at 747 West Dana Street. Other items involve shuttle funding and solar panel installations.

• Extension of Castro Street closure and $306,000 budget increase for feasibility study
• Development of a three-story office and retail building at 747 West Dana Street
• $447,101 funding increase for Mountain View Community Shuttle operations
• Authorization to participate in National Opioids Settlements
• Contract amendment with Optony Inc. for solar panel installation up to $146,252

The City Council held a study session on the Google North Bayshore Master Plan, providing direction on land use, parking, phasing, and tree replacement. They also approved several consent calendar items, including ordinances on food service ware and organic waste, and authorized a study for a potential transient occupancy tax ballot measure. The council approved a conditional permit for a commercial building at 747 West Dana Street and appointed an interim city attorney.

• Approved consent calendar items 4.1-4.6, 4.8-4.15 (6-0, Lieber abstained on 4.6)
• Authorized contracts for Transient Occupancy Tax ballot measure study (6-1, Matichak no)
• Approved $447,101 for Mountain View Community Shuttle operations (consent)
• Approved $425,000 for shuttle charging/storage project (consent)
• Approved $100,000 solar services agreement with Optony Inc. (consent)
• Authorized participation in National Opioids Settlements (consent)
• Approved conditional permit for 747 West Dana Street (7-0)
• Appointed Jannie Quinn as Interim City Attorney (7-0)

Rental Housing Committee

The committee will consider adopting several chapters of the Mobile Home Rent-Stabilization Ordinance regulations. Members will also review proposed amendments to CSFRA regulations regarding hearing procedures and registration. Additionally, the committee is scheduled to review monthly status reports for rent stabilization and eviction prevention programs.

• Adoption of Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance regulations (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 7, and 10)
• Proposed amendments to CSFRA Regulations Chapters 5 and 11 regarding hearing procedures and registration
• Review of November 2021 status reports for Rent Stabilization and Eviction Prevention Programs
• Resolution authorizing continued remote teleconference meetings

The Rental Housing Committee adopted regulations for the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance, covering purpose, definitions, rules of conduct, rent adjustment procedures, and eviction noticing requirements. It also approved amendments to CSFRA regulations regarding untimely appeals and exemption determinations, and reviewed the November 2021 monthly status report.

• Adopted MHRSO Regulations Chapters 1, 2, and 3 (purpose, definitions, rules of conduct) (5-0)
• Adopted MHRSO Regulations Chapter 7 (rent adjustment procedures) (5-0)
• Adopted MHRSO Regulations Chapter 11 (just cause eviction noticing) (5-0)
• Approved amendments to CSFRA Regulations Chapters 5 and 11 (untimely appeals, exemption determinations) (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including November 15, 2021 minutes and remote meeting resolution (5-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is meeting to approve minutes from the October 18, 2021, meeting. The agenda also includes a review of the 2022 meeting calendar and a report from the Library Services Director.

• Approval of October 18, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of 2022 meeting dates and times
• Library Services Director's Report

The Board of Library Trustees approved the Calendar Year 2022 meeting dates and times with discussed edits. The board also approved the minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a director's report and agenda setting.

• Approved Calendar Year 2022 meeting dates and times (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes from October 18, 2021 meeting (4-0, 1 absent)

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Administrative Zoning Hearing will consider permit requests for administrative offices at 682 Villa Street and 105 Hope Street. A public hearing is also scheduled to discuss a new 90-room senior care facility on El Monte Avenue that includes the removal of six heritage trees.

• Development Review Permit for a 90-room senior care facility at 1057-1061 El Monte Avenue
• Heritage Tree Removal Permit for six trees at 1057-1061 El Monte Avenue
• Provisional Use Permit for an administrative office at 682 Villa Street
• Development Review and Planned Community Permits for 105 Hope Street

The Zoning Administrator approved the consent calendar items for 682 Villa Street and 105 Hope Street. The public hearing for 1057-1061 El Monte Avenue was continued to a date uncertain after public comment.

• Approved consent calendar for 682 Villa Street (PL-2021-150)
• Approved consent calendar for 105 Hope Street (PL-2021-151)
• Continued public hearing for 1057-1061 El Monte Avenue to a date uncertain

Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

The Urban Forestry Board will consider an appeal regarding the removal of a heritage tree at 1430 Mercy Street. Staff will also provide a midyear update on the Park Land Dedication Fund and present next steps for the Community Tree Master Plan.

• Heritage tree removal appeal at 1430 Mercy Street
• Park Land Dedication Fund midyear update
• Community Tree Master Plan update

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to approve an appeal and overturn staff's decision to remove a heritage tree at 1430 Mercy Street, finding that the criteria for removal under section 32.35 were not met. The commission also received updates on the Park Land Dedication Fund and the Community Tree Master Plan, but took no action on those items.

• Approved appeal to overturn staff's decision to remove heritage tree at 1430 Mercy Street (5-0)
• Approved November 10, 2021 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the North Bayshore Gateway Master Plan and rezoning for 1555 Plymouth Street. The agenda also includes decisions on utility improvement contracts and accepting $8 million in state funding for affordable housing.

• North Bayshore Gateway Master Plan and General Plan Amendment
• $8 million in state funding for the Lot 12 Project affordable housing
• $879,000 agreement for Downtown Utility Improvements design services
• $676,737.90 grant award for Center for the Performing Arts payroll
• Five-year extension of management for Shoreline Golf Links and Michaels Restaurant

The City Council unanimously approved the North Bayshore Gateway Master Plan, a General Plan amendment for 1555 Plymouth Street, and amendments to the North Bayshore Precise Plan, including revised Bonus FAR Guidelines. The council also approved the North Bayshore Circulation Study Draft Report and its recommendations. All consent calendar items were approved, including a $879,000 design services agreement for downtown utility improvements and an $8 million state grant for affordable housing. The council rejected a liability claim from Tal Patricia Sanders in closed session.

• Approved Gateway Master Plan, General Plan amendment at 1555 Plymouth Street, and North Bayshore Precise Plan amendments (7-0)
• Approved North Bayshore Circulation Study Draft Report and recommendations (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $879,000 design services agreement for Downtown Utility Improvements (7-0)
• Approved $8 million state grant for affordable housing (Lot 12 Project) (7-0)
• Approved five-year extension of golf course management agreement with Touchstone Golf, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $180,000 design services agreement for California Street Complete Street pilot (7-0)
• Rejected liability claim from Tal Patricia Sanders (unanimous, closed session)

City Council

The Shoreline Regional Park Community Board will hold a special meeting to consider several items. The agenda includes amending a professional services agreement and transferring funds for transportation projects.

• Amend Professional Services Agreement with James Lightbody Consulting for Project Management Services
• Transfer $35,000 from the Shoreline Regional Park Community Fund to North Bayshore Transportation Improvements (Project 21-34)

The City Council, acting as the Shoreline Regional Park Community Board, approved a consent calendar item to transfer and appropriate $35,000 from the Shoreline Regional Park Community Fund to the North Bayshore Transportation Improvements project. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved transfer of $35,000 to North Bayshore Transportation Improvements (7-0)

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Commission will review the minutes from the October 7, 2021, meeting. The commission will also hear oral updates from the Color of Law, Racial Reconciliation, and Bystander Training subcommittees.

• Approval of October 7, 2021, meeting minutes
• Color of Law Subcommittee oral update
• Racial Reconciliation Subcommittee oral update
• Bystander Training Subcommittee oral update

The commission approved the October 7, 2021 meeting minutes with no modifications, with one abstention. Subcommittees reported progress on planning three 2022 events: a Color of Law event tentatively set for early May, a Racial Reconciliation event targeting early summer, and a Bystander Training event with Supervisor Simitian as co-sponsor. No new business was discussed.

• Approved October 7, 2021 meeting minutes with no modifications (5 yes, 1 abstain)
• Color of Law Subcommittee tentatively set event for first week of May 2022
• Racial Reconciliation Subcommittee targeted early summer 2022 for its event
• Bystander Training Subcommittee explored a 2022 event with Supervisor Simitian as co-sponsor

Council Sustainability Committee

This agenda contains no substantive items; it is only a procedural placeholder with no listed decisions or discussions.

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee is reviewing the current Pedestrian Master Plan and upcoming Active Transportation Plan. Members will also review the Safe Routes to School program and updates to the 2021-22 work plan. Additionally, the committee will receive a report from the VTA representative.

• Review of Pedestrian Master Plan and Active Transportation Plan
• Safe Routes to School program review
• FY 2021-22 B/PAC Work Plan updates
• VTA Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee update
• Approval of September 29, 2021 meeting minutes

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee held a special video conference meeting and unanimously approved the meeting minutes. The committee also discussed the Pedestrian Master Plan annual review, the Safe Routes to School Program, and the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan, but no formal decisions were recorded on these items.

• Approved the meeting minutes with a unanimous 5-0 vote.

Council Policy and Procedures Committee

This agenda for the Mountain View Council Policy and Procedures Committee meeting on November 30, 2021, contains only boilerplate text with no listed items for discussion or decision. The document provides no substantive content beyond the meeting header.

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Administrative Zoning Hearing will consider two development projects. These include a telecommunications facility at 3 Fairchild Drive and an 11,460 square foot research and development office and warehouse at 914 and 918 North Rengstorff Avenue.

• Telecommunications facility at 3 Fairchild Drive
• 11,460 square foot R&D office and warehouse at 914 and 918 North Rengstorff Avenue
• Parking reduction to 45 spaces for the North Rengstorff Avenue project

The Administrative Zoning Hearing approved a consent calendar item for AT&T at 3 Fairchild Drive and a public hearing item for Google at 914 and 918 North Rengstorff Avenue. No public comments were made on either item. The meeting was conducted by video conference and adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

• Approved consent calendar item PL-2021-183 for AT&T at 3 Fairchild Drive.
• Approved public hearing item PL-2021-085 for Google at 914 and 918 North Rengstorff Avenue.

Public Safety Advisory Board

The Public Safety Advisory Board will discuss and vote on draft recommendations regarding School Resource Officers. The board aims to determine which modifications to propose to the City Council. Additionally, the board will consider approving minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting.

• Vote on School Resource Officer (SRO) recommendations
• Approval of October 21, 2021 meeting minutes

Environmental Planning Commission

The Environmental Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding the Google North Bayshore Master Plan. This discussion covers a 127-acre project site bounded by Charleston Road, Stevens Creek, Plymouth Street, Space Park Way, and Huff Avenue. The commission will provide input on the proposed plan.

• Discussion of Google North Bayshore Master Plan for a 127-acre site
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 18, 2021, and October 20, 2021

The Environmental Planning Commission held a study session on the Google North Bayshore Master Plan, hearing presentations from city staff and Google representatives, and receiving public testimony. The commission provided input to staff but took no formal action on the project. The only formal decision was approving the minutes of the August 18 and October 20, 2021 meetings.

• Approved minutes of August 18, 2021 and October 20, 2021 (5 yes, 1 abstain, 1 excused).
• Held study session on Google North Bayshore Master Plan; no action taken.

Performing Arts Committee

The Performing Arts Committee will review updates on the feasibility of a Poet Laureate program and the 2022 Mountain View Film Festival. The committee will also hear regarding the Home Company Search and Upstage Theater's annual outreach activities.

• Update on Poet Laureate program feasibility
• Progress report for the 2022 Mountain View Film Festival
• Update on the Home Company Search
• Upstage Theater annual outreach activity report
• Review of PAC revenue and expense spreadsheet

The Performing Arts Committee approved the booking estimate for the 2022 Mountain View Film Festival, contingent on removing the rehearsal day and working with the Operations Manager to reduce labor fees. The committee also approved the October 20, 2021 meeting minutes with a minor spelling correction. No other substantive decisions were made; several agenda items were taken out of order or had no action taken.

• Approved October 20, 2021 meeting minutes with spelling edit (motion carried)
• Approved 2022 Mountain View Film Festival booking estimate, contingent on removing rehearsal day and reducing labor fees (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Housing Element update and hold public hearings on downtown business assessments and a new rowhouse development. The agenda also includes budget updates for the 2021-22 fiscal year and several committee appointments.

• 11-unit rowhouse development at 294-296 Tyrella Avenue
• CSG Consultants contract amendment up to $450,000
• Downtown Business Improvement Area assessments for FY 2021-22
• Housing Element program and policy direction update
• Appointment of members to various advisory bodies

The City Council approved a planned unit development permit, development review permit, heritage tree removal permit, and vesting tentative map for an 11-unit rowhouse project at 294-296 Tyrella Avenue, with a 7-0 vote. The council also approved the consent calendar, including the 2022 meeting schedule and a $350,000 contract amendment for land development engineering services, and levied business improvement area assessments for 2022. During a study session, the council discussed the Housing Element update, agreeing with staff's approach on sites and policy topics but opposing inclusion of the R3 District.

• Approved 11-unit rowhouse development at 294-296 Tyrella Avenue (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including AB 361 remote meeting resolution, budget update, and 2022 meeting schedule (7-0)
• Approved $350,000 amendment to CSG Consultants contract for land development engineering services
• Approved appointments to advisory bodies, with Sharon Su to Library Board and others (6-1, Matichak dissenting on one item)
• Levied 2022 business improvement area assessments and allocated revenues to Mountain View Chamber of Commerce (7-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with hiring process for Interim City Attorney
• Council opposed including R3 District in Housing Element update (study session input)

Rental Housing Committee

The Rental Housing Committee is reviewing proposed regulations for the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance regarding registration, petitions, and hearing processes. The committee will also review its 2022 work plan and quarterly financial expenditures.

• Adoption of MHRSO regulations for registration, petitions, and hearings
• Review of the 2022 Rental Housing Committee Work Plan
• Review of quarterly financial expenditures through September 30, 2021
• Resolution to authorize continued remote teleconference meetings

The Rental Housing Committee unanimously approved four sets of regulations under the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance: Registration, Petition Process, Hearing Process, and Notice of MHRSO/Rent Rollback. The Notice regulations include a correction setting the deadline for existing tenancies to January 1, 2022. The committee also reviewed the draft 2022 work plan and the quarterly financial report, providing feedback but taking no formal action on those items.

• Adopted Registration Regulations for mobile home park owners and landlords (5-0)
• Adopted Petition Process Regulations for individual rent adjustment petitions (5-0)
• Adopted Hearing Process Regulations including hearing officer qualifications and appeal procedures (5-0)
• Adopted Notice of MHRSO, Exemptions and Rent Rollback Regulations with corrected notice deadline of Jan 1, 2022 for existing tenancies (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including meeting minutes and remote teleconference resolution (5-0)
• Reviewed draft 2022 work plan and provided feedback to staff
• Reviewed quarterly financial expenditures report for FY 2021-22 through Sept 30, 2021

Board of Library Trustees

The regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees scheduled for November 15, 2021, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Joint Administrative Zoning and Subdivision Committee will review development requests for two properties. The committee will consider a new mixed-use building at 747 West Dana Street and a lot line adjustment at 600 Ellis Street.

• New three-story mixed-use building with 7,000 square feet of office and 1,600 square feet of retail at 747 West Dana Street
• Lot line adjustment to modify an existing lot line for the 747 West Dana Street project site
• Lot line adjustment to combine two lots into one on a 4.41-acre site at 600 Ellis Street

The Administrative Zoning Hearing conditionally approved two projects. The first, at 747 West Dana Street, received a recommendation for conditional approval to the City Council for the development portion and was approved with conditions for the subdivision portion. The second, at 600 Ellis Street, was approved with conditions. Both votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Recommended conditional approval of development at 747 West Dana Street to City Council
• Approved subdivision at 747 West Dana Street with conditions (3-0)
• Approved project at 600 Ellis Street with conditions (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

The Urban Forestry Board will consider an appeal regarding the removal of a heritage tree at 1147 Burgoyne Street. The Parks and Recreation Commission will also review a concept for a sand volleyball court at Sylvan Park. Additionally, staff will present updates on the Community Tree Master Plan.

• Heritage Tree Appeal at 1147 Burgoyne Street
• Sylvan Park Sand Volleyball Court concept review (Project 21-46)
• Community Tree Master Plan update
• Canopy's Homeowners Brochure and Tree Technical Manual overview

The Commission denied an appeal to remove a heritage tree at 1147 Burgoyne Street, upholding staff's decision. They also accepted staff's recommendation for the final design concept of the Sylvan Park sand volleyball court. The meeting included presentations on Canopy's homeowner brochure and the Community Tree Master Plan update.

• Denied appeal to remove heritage tree at 1147 Burgoyne St (5-0)
• Accepted staff's recommendation for Sylvan Park sand volleyball court design (5-0)
• Approved November 3, 2021 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding food service ware and mandatory organic waste disposal reduction. The meeting also includes discussions on declaring a Stage 1 water shortage emergency and adopting a downtown parking strategy. Additionally, the council will review environmental services for an affordable housing project at 1265 Montecito Avenue.

• Declaration of a Stage 1 Water Shortage Emergency Condition
• Introduction of Food Service Ware and organic waste disposal ordinances
• Adoption of the Downtown Parking Strategy
• $161,718 contract with Rincon Consultants for 1265 Montecito Avenue
• Amendments to East Whisman Precise Plan (P-41) regarding affordable housing

The City Council introduced ordinances to replace the food service ware regulations and to mandate organic waste disposal reduction, both set for a second reading on December 14, 2021. It also adopted a resolution declaring a Stage 1 water shortage emergency and directing demand reduction measures. The council approved the Downtown Parking Strategy and amended the East Whisman Precise Plan and zoning code. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Introduced food service ware ordinance (7-0), second reading Dec 14
• Introduced mandatory organic waste disposal reduction ordinance (7-0), second reading Dec 14
• Adopted Stage 1 water shortage emergency resolution (7-0)
• Approved Downtown Parking Strategy (7-0)
• Amended East Whisman Precise Plan and zoning code (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $161,718 contract for environmental review (7-0)

City Council

The Mountain View City Council will hold a study session to conduct interviews for the Environmental Planning Commission. The council is interviewing 11 applicants for current and upcoming vacancies on the commission.

• Interviews for 11 applicants for Environmental Planning Commission vacancies

The City Council interviewed 10 applicants for the Environmental Planning Commission and recommended appointing Joyce Yin, Chris Clark, and Alex Nunez. The recommendation will be considered at the November 16, 2021 Council meeting. A motion to appoint Jose Gutierrez as an alternate was approved, while a substitute motion to defer the alternate discussion failed.

• Recommended reappointing Joyce Yin to a four-year term
• Recommended appointing Chris Clark to a four-year term beginning January 13, 2022
• Recommended appointing Alex Nunez to fill the unexpired term ending December 31, 2023
• Approved motion to recommend Jose Gutierrez as alternate for 2022 (6-0-1)
• Failed substitute motion to defer alternate discussion (1-6)

Human Relations Committee

The regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission scheduled for Thursday, November 4, 2021, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2021.

Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

The Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board will meet to consider an appeal regarding a heritage tree at 1610 Yale Drive. The agenda also includes presentations on tennis updates and the Cuesta Gateway pollinator habitat.

• Heritage Tree Appeal for 1610 Yale Drive
• Mountain View Tennis Annual Update presentation
• Cuesta Gateway Pollinator Habitat presentation
• Approval of September 8, 2021 minutes

The Commission denied an appeal to remove a heritage tree at 1610 Yale Drive, upholding staff's decision and allowing removal with mitigation of two 24-inch box trees. The vote was 4-0 with one absence. The meeting also included a presentation on the Cuesta Gateway Pollinator Habitat and an annual update from Mountain View Tennis.

• Approved September 8, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Moved agenda item 6.2 to beginning of New Business (4-0)
• Denied heritage tree appeal at 1610 Yale Drive, upheld staff decision, allowed removal with mitigation of two 24-inch box trees (4-0)

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Administrative Zoning Hearing will consider a one-year permit extension for a development on Hope Street involving a hotel and mixed-use building. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a retail cannabis business at 569 Clyde Avenue.

• One-year permit extension request for Hope Street City Parking Lots 4 and 8
• Proposed 120,601 square foot hotel and 52,616 square foot mixed-use building on Hope Street
• Request for a provisional use permit for a cannabis business at 569 Clyde Avenue
• Permit request for the removal of 16 Heritage trees and 29 City-owned trees

The Zoning Administrator approved the consent calendar for Hope Street City Parking Lots 4 and 8. The public hearing for 569 Clyde Avenue, Suite 520 was continued to a date uncertain after public comment.

• Approved consent calendar for Hope Street City Parking Lots 4 and 8 (PL-2021-161)
• Continued public hearing for 569 Clyde Avenue, Suite 520 to a date uncertain (PL-2020-015)

City Council

The City Council will consider a $26,300,000 fund transfer to support the Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center Replacement project. Members will also review master planning updates for school sites at City Park and the Los Altos School District. Additionally, the Council will discuss the development of new wage theft and responsible construction ordinances.

• $26,300,000 fund transfer for Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center Replacement
• Final Map approval for 1255 Pear Avenue
• $440,000 amendment to Mark Thomas & Company agreement for Shoreline Boulevard improvements
• Development of Wage Theft and Responsible Construction Ordinances
• $25,000 increase to Nelson\Nygaard consulting agreement

The City Council approved the Shoreline Boulevard Interim Bus Lane and Utility Improvements project, including tree removals and fund transfers, but amended the motion to defer left-turn lane construction for five years. The council also approved the consent calendar, including the Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center replacement budget, and adopted a resolution for annual compensation increases for the City Manager. Study sessions were held on City Park/LASD master planning and wage theft/responsible construction ordinances, with council support for staff recommendations.

• Approved Shoreline Boulevard bus lane project with 5-year deferral of left-turn lane construction (4-3)
• Approved transfer of $180,000 from Wastewater and Water Funds for Shoreline project (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center $28M budget (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 18614 approving City Manager compensation increase (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 18613 to continue remote meetings under AB 361
• Approved Final Map for Tract No. 10497 at 1255 Pear Avenue
• Approved $25,000 amendment to parking consultant agreement with Nelson\Nygaard
• Approved $150,000 amendment to Griffin Structures agreement for aquatics center construction administration

City Council

The Shoreline Regional Park Community Board will consider transferring funds to support the Shoreline Boulevard Interim Bus Lane and Utility Improvements project. This includes allocating money from bond proceeds and the community fund for design and construction.

• Transfer of $60,000 from Shoreline Regional Park Community 2018 Series A Bond Proceeds
• Transfer of $60,000 from Shoreline Community Fund
• Funding for Shoreline Boulevard Interim Bus Lane and Utility Improvements (Project 16-58)

The City Council approved the Shoreline Boulevard Interim Bus Lane and Utility Improvements project, including tree removals, fund transfers, and a contract amendment, but with a substitute motion that defers left-turn lane construction for five years. The substitute motion passed 4-3, and a separate motion to transfer funds from the Wastewater and Water Funds passed unanimously.

• Approved transplanting three Heritage trees on West Middlefield Road (4-3)
• Approved removal and mitigation of one Heritage tree on North Shoreline Boulevard (4-3)
• Approved $60,000 transfer from Shoreline Regional Park Community bond proceeds and $60,000 from Shoreline Community Fund (4-3)
• Authorized amending Mark Thomas & Company contract by $440,000 to a not-to-exceed $2,243,669 (4-3)
• Deferred left-turn lane construction for five years (4-3)
• Approved $90,000 transfer from Wastewater Fund and $90,000 from Water Fund (7-0)

Public Safety Advisory Board

The Public Safety Advisory Board will receive an update on police department complaint data from January through September 2021. The board will also hear a report from the School Resource Officer Subcommittee and review the Fiscal Year 2021-22 work plan. No formal actions are scheduled for these discussion items.

• Update on January - September 2021 Mountain View Police Department complaint data
• School Resource Officer Subcommittee update
• Review of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Public Safety Advisory Board Work Plan
• Approval of September 23, 2021 meeting minutes

Environmental Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding permit requests for a five-story, 91-unit residential condominium at 282 East Middlefield Road. Staff recommends that the Commission recommend denial of the project and the associated vesting tentative map to the City Council. The meeting also includes a study session on the Housing Element Update.

• Permit request for 91-unit condominium at 282 East Middlefield Road
• Approval of May 19 and September 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Housing Element Update study session

The Environmental Planning Commission removed agenda item 5.1, a proposed five-story, 91-unit residential condominium development at 282 East Middlefield Road, after the applicant requested a deferral to submit a revised application addressing staff and community concerns. The item will be re-noticed for a later hearing. The commission also held a study session on the Housing Element Update, receiving public testimony and providing input to staff. Minutes from May 19 and September 1, 2021 were approved unanimously.

• Removed item 5.1 (91-unit condo project at 282 E. Middlefield) from agenda due to applicant deferral request
• Approved EPC minutes of May 19, 2021 and September 1, 2021 (6-0)
• Held study session on Housing Element Update; provided input to staff

Performing Arts Committee

The Performing Arts Committee will hear updates on the feasibility of a Poet Laureate program and progress on the 2022 Mountain View Film Festival. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Home Company search and review Peninsula Youth Theatre's annual outreach activities.

• Poet Laureate program feasibility update
• 2022 Mountain View Film Festival progress report
• Home Company search next steps
• Peninsula Youth Theatre annual outreach report
• PAC revenue and expense spreadsheet

The Performing Arts Committee approved the minutes from the September 15, 2021 meeting. All substantive agenda items, including the Poet Laureate, Mountain View Film Festival 2022, Home Company Search, and Peninsula Youth Theatre Annual Review, were discussed but no action was taken. The meeting was informational and procedural only.

• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting (4-0)

Rental Housing Committee

The Rental Housing Committee is discussing the implementation of the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance and reviewing draft regulations for voluntary rent reductions. The committee will also consider reallocating $10,000 from legal services to translations and support within the Eviction Prevention Program.

• Implementation of the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance
• Review of draft regulations for voluntary agreements to temporarily reduce rent
• Reallocation of $10,000 in the Eviction Prevention Program
• Decision on whether to accept a late appeal for Petition 20210001

The Rental Housing Committee rejected a late-filed appeal of a Hearing Officer's decision, adopted regulations for voluntary rent reduction agreements, and reallocated $15,000 from legal services to translations and support for the Eviction Prevention Program. It also authorized a letter to the City Council requesting more resources for the Multicultural Engagement Program. A motion to reallocate the full $10,000 and give staff discretion failed for lack of a second.

• Rejected late-filed appeal of Hearing Officer's Decision (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution amending Regulations Chapter 7 for Voluntary Agreements to Temporarily Reduce Rent (5-0)
• Reallocated $15,000 from legal services to translations and one-on-one support for Eviction Prevention Program (4-1)
• Authorized letter to City Council requesting increased resources for Multicultural Engagement Program (4-1)
• Motion to reallocate $10,000 and give staff discretion failed for lack of second

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet via video conference to discuss library operations. The agenda includes the review and approval of an updated library card and borrowing policy. Additionally, the board will approve minutes from August and September 2021 meetings and hear a presentation from the Friends of the Mountain View Library.

• Review and approval of updated Library Card and Borrowing Policy
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 16, 2021, and September 20, 2021
• Presentation by Friends of the Mountain View Library
• Review of Library Services Director's Report

The Board of Library Trustees approved the updated Library Card & Borrowing Policy as presented with edits, in a 5-0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the August 16 and September 20, 2021 meetings, with some abstentions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved updated Library Card & Borrowing Policy (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2021 meeting (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved minutes from September 20, 2021 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Joint Administrative Zoning and Subdivision Committee is reviewing several land use applications. The agenda includes a request for an 11-unit rowhouse development, a new antenna network at Shoreline Amphitheatre, and a parking reduction request on West El Camino Real.

• Proposed 11-unit rowhouse development at 294-296 Tyrella Avenue
• New distributed antenna network (DAS) at 1 Amphitheatre Parkway
• Parking reduction request for retail use at 300 West El Camino Real
• Lot line adjustment to combine two lots at 300 West El Camino Real

The Administrative Zoning Hearing approved the consent calendar and recommended approval to the City Council for a development and subdivision at 294-296 Tyrella Avenue. It also approved with conditions a development and subdivision at 300 West El Camino Real. No public comments were made on any item.

• Approved consent calendar for 1 Amphitheatre Parkway (Boingo Wireless)
• Recommended approval to City Council for development at 294-296 Tyrella Avenue
• Recommended approval to City Council for subdivision at 294-296 Tyrella Avenue (3-0)
• Approved with conditions development at 300 West El Camino Real
• Approved with conditions subdivision at 300 West El Camino Real (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the feasibility of expanding the Castro Street pedestrian mall and review design options for a new Public Safety Building. The agenda also includes decisions on affordable housing funding, public art, and various city service contracts.

• $13,700,000 appropriation for 1100 La Avenida affordable housing development
• Selection of 'Alternative B' design for the new Public Safety Building
• $600,000 amendment to SVA Architects contract for Public Safety Building design services
• $26,000 approval for public art sculptures in Fayette Park
• $33,000 contract for the City Attorney recruitment process

The City Council directed staff to develop a pedestrian mall concept for the 100 block of Castro Street based on Alternative B, with the 200 and 300 blocks included and the temporary closure extended through January 2023. The Council also approved a $13.7 million appropriation for an affordable housing project, selected a design for the new Public Safety Building, and approved several other items.

• Directed staff to develop pedestrian mall concept for 100 block of Castro Street based on Alternative B (majority support)
• Included 200 and 300 blocks of Castro Street in pedestrian mall concept (majority support)
• Extended temporary closure of Castro Street blocks through January 2023 (majority support)
• Appropriated $13,700,000 for 1100 La Avenida affordable housing development (7-0)
• Approved RFP for Historic Preservation Ordinance and Historic Register (7-0)
• Approved Economic Vitality Strategy RFP scope with equity-based business development and vacancy tax (7-0)
• Selected Alternative B for new Public Safety Building and authorized $600,000 additional design services (6-1)
• Preliminarily approved Downtown Business Improvement Area assessments and set public hearing for Nov 16, 2021 (7-0)

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Commission will meet via video conference to address several administrative items. The commission plans to elect a new Vice Chair, appoint subcommittees, and approve the 2021-22 meeting schedule. Members will also discuss potential dates for the 2022 Multicultural Festival.

• Election of Commission Vice Chair
• Subcommittee appointments
• Approval of FY 2021-22 meeting schedule
• Discussion of 2022 Multicultural Festival dates
• Safe Parking Subcommittee update

The Human Relations Commission selected March 26, 2022, as the primary date for the 2022 Multicultural Festival, with April 2 as backup. It also made subcommittee appointments, approved the FY 2021-22 meeting schedule, and elected Commissioner Annette Lin as Vice Chair. The Safe Parking Subcommittee completed resident interviews, with stories to be posted in November.

• Selected March 26, 2022, as primary date for 2022 Multicultural Festival
• Appointed subcommittee members for Color of Law, Racial Reconciliation, Multicultural Festival, and Bystander Training
• Approved FY 2021-22 meeting schedule (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Annette Lin as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved September 2, 2021 minutes (6-0, Webb absent)

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will receive information regarding Q1 2021 pedestrian and bicycle collision data and the Pavement Management Plan. Members will also provide feedback on concept alternatives for the Castro Pedestrian Mall Feasibility Study.

• Feedback on Castro Pedestrian Mall Feasibility Study - Concept Alternatives
• Q1 2021 pedestrian and bicycle collision data report
• Pavement Management Plan information
• Approval of the 2022 B/PAC meeting schedule
• Review of the FY 2021-22 Work Plan

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved three motions: extending the Castro Pedestrian Mall feasibility study to include the 200 and 300 blocks, supporting moving forward with Option B at a minimum while strongly requesting Council consider Option C, and requesting Council consider changes to reduce pedestrian/vehicle conflicts on Evelyn near Castro. All motions passed unanimously (5-0). The committee also approved the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Extended Castro Pedestrian Mall study scope to include 200 and 300 blocks (5-0)
• Supported moving forward with Option B at minimum, strongly requesting Council consider Option C (5-0)
• Requested Council consider changes to reduce pedestrian/vehicle conflicts on Evelyn near Castro (5-0)
• Approved 2022 B/PAC meeting schedule (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a 121-unit residential condominium project at 1919-1945 Gamel Way, 574 Escuela Avenue, and 1970 Latham Street, including the conditional vacation of Gamel Way and sale of city-owned land for $4.8 million. The approval includes enhanced tenant relocation benefits, such as 42 months of rent subsidy for qualifying households and a first right of refusal for tenants to purchase new units. The council also adopted the mobile home rent stabilization ordinance and approved several other consent calendar items.

• Approved 121-unit condominium project at Gamel Way/Escuela/Latham with enhanced tenant relocation (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 8.21 enacting mobile home rent stabilization (consent calendar, Matichak no)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 9.21 protecting mobile home residents from eviction (consent calendar)
• Authorized $101,900 for legal services related to mobile home rent stabilization (consent calendar)
• Approved Council Advisory Body Work Plans with amendments (5-2)
• Authorized $301,100 for outside legal services for housing programs (consent calendar)
• Approved Shoreline Lake Improvements project budget increase to $3.4M (consent calendar)
• Rejected bid for Well Abandonments 10, 17, 20 and authorized rebid (consent calendar)

City Council

The Shoreline Regional Park Community Board of Directors will hold a special session to consider project funding. The board is reviewing a proposal to transfer funds to the Shoreline Lake Improvements construction project.

• Increase Shoreline Lake Improvements (Project 20-36) budget from $2,500,000 to $3,400,000
• Transfer $900,000 from the Shoreline Regional Park Community Fund to Project 20-36
• Approve meeting minutes from June 8 and June 22, 2021

The City Council, acting as the Shoreline Regional Park Community Board, approved a consent calendar that included appropriating and transferring $900,000 from the Shoreline Regional Park Community Fund to the Shoreline Lake Improvements, Construction, Project 20-36, increasing the project budget from $2,500,000 to $3,400,000. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments on non-agendized items.

• Approved $900,000 transfer for Shoreline Lake Improvements, Project 20-36 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2021 and June 8, 2021 (7-0)

Public Safety Advisory Board

The Mountain View Public Safety Advisory Board is meeting by video conference. The agenda includes approval of the August 26, 2021 minutes and an oral update from the School Resource Officer Subcommittee, with no action expected on that item. The rest of the meeting is routine procedural items.

• Minutes approval for August 26, 2021
• Oral update from School Resource Officer Subcommittee (no action)

The Public Safety Advisory Board approved the minutes from its August 26, 2021 meeting. The board also received an update from the School Resource Officer Subcommittee and discussed the SRO program, but took no action on that item. Public comments addressed police vaccination requirements, mental health programs, and other topics.

• Approved August 26, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Administrative Zoning Hearing will consider a permit request for 851-853 Sierra Vista Avenue. The application seeks landscape modifications to an approved project and the removal of one Australian Willow heritage tree on a 0.56-acre site.

• Development Review Permit for landscape modifications at 851-853 Sierra Vista Avenue
• Heritage Tree Removal Permit for one Australian Willow tree

The Administrative Zoning Hearing approved with conditions the zoning application for 851-853 Sierra Vista Avenue, submitted by Michael Ahi for Colony Sierra Homes, LLC. No public comments were made. The approval was granted without a recorded vote tally.

• Approved with conditions PL-2021-163 for 851-853 Sierra Vista Avenue (no vote tally recorded)

Board of Library Trustees

The Mountain View Board of Library Trustees will meet to consider updates to the Library Behavior Policy and the Library Card & Borrowing Policy. The Board also plans to adopt the meeting schedule for the remainder of 2021.

• Review and approval of updated Library Behavior Policy
• Review and approval of updated Library Card & Borrowing Policy
• Adoption of the remaining 2021 meeting schedule
• Approval of August 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Library Trustees approved the updated Library Behavior Policy with a recommended change (4-0-1, with Chair Beckman-Harned absent) and approved October 18 and December 13, 2021 as the remaining 2021 meeting dates (4-0-1). A motion to approve the August 16, 2021 meeting minutes failed (2-0-2, with two abstentions and one absence). The Board reviewed the Library Card & Borrowing Policy and recommended changes, which will be presented for approval at the next meeting.

• Approved updated Library Behavior Policy (4-0-1, Chair absent)
• Approved Oct 18 and Dec 13, 2021 as remaining 2021 meeting dates (4-0-1)
• Motion to approve Aug 16, 2021 minutes failed (2-0-2, two abstentions, one absent)
• Reviewed Library Card & Borrowing Policy; changes to be presented next meeting

Rental Housing Committee

The committee will receive a presentation regarding a draft ordinance for mobile home rent stabilization. Members will also review year-end results for the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act Fund and adopt the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Presentation of draft Mobile Home Rent Stabilization ordinance
• Review of CSFRA Fund results for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021
• Adoption of the 2022 meeting schedule resolution
• Approval of August 23, 2021, meeting minutes

The Rental Housing Committee approved a resolution establishing its 2022 meeting schedule, changing the December 12, 2022 meeting to December 5, 2022. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 23, 2021 meeting, with one abstention. No public hearings or appeals were held, and no consent calendar items were considered.

• Approved 2022 meeting schedule resolution, moving Dec. 12 meeting to Dec. 5 (5-0)
• Approved August 23, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)

Performing Arts Committee

The Performing Arts Committee will review updates on the Poet Laureate program and the 2022 Mountain View Film Festival. The committee also intends to confirm the timeline for the 2022-2023 Home Company Search. Additionally, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will provide a report on their recent outreach activities.

• Update on Poet Laureate program feasibility
• Approval of potential dates for the 2022 film festival
• Timeline and criteria for the 2022-2023 Home Company Search
• TheatreWorks Silicon Valley outreach report

The Performing Arts Committee approved the minutes from its August 18, 2021 meeting. No action was taken on the Poet Laureate, Mountain View Film Festival, Home Company Search, or the TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Annual Review. Executive Director Scott Whisler announced his retirement at the end of 2021 after 26 years of service.

• Approved the minutes of the August 18, 2021 meeting.
• No action taken on Poet Laureate item.
• No action taken on Mountain View Film Festival item.
• No action taken on Home Company Search item.
• No action taken on TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Annual Review.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an 85-unit rowhouse development and tree removal at 570 South Rengstorff Avenue. The meeting also includes the introduction of an ordinance for mobile home rent stabilization and a $6.7 million agreement for El Camino Real improvements.

• 85-unit rowhouse development at 570 South Rengstorff Avenue
• $6,700,000 contribution for El Camino Real pedestrian and bicycle improvements
• Introduction of an ordinance for mobile home rent stabilization
• Removal of on-street parking along portions of El Camino Real
• Final payment for San Antonio Water Main Replacement project

The City Council approved a planned unit development permit and vesting tentative map for an 85-unit rowhouse project at 570 South Rengstorff Avenue, replacing 70 apartment units and removing 38 heritage trees, with a 4-3 vote. The council also introduced an ordinance enacting mobile home rent stabilization, amended to include an accord process requiring 80% resident ratification, and approved a $6.7 million cooperative agreement for El Camino Real pedestrian and bicycle improvements.

• Approved rowhouse development at 570 S. Rengstorff Ave (4-3)
• Introduced mobile home rent stabilization ordinance (6-1)
• Approved $6.7M El Camino Real pedestrian/bicycle improvement agreement (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including minutes and public improvements (7-0)
• Approved League of California Cities resolution positions (7-0)
• Authorized letter to SF Airport Community Roundtable supporting membership expansion (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

The Commission will review the final design and a $23,600,000 fund commitment for the Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center Replacement. The meeting also includes reviews of heritage tree removal appeals and utility improvements on Shoreline Boulevard.

• $23,600,000 funding recommendation for Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center
• Heritage tree removal appeal at 1134 Nilda Avenue
• Heritage tree removal appeal at 2443 Tamalpais Street
• Review of 11 heritage tree removals for Shoreline Boulevard improvements

The Urban Forestry Board denied an appeal and upheld staff's decision to allow removal of one heritage tree at 1134 Nilda Avenue, with a condition that a single 15-gallon replacement tree be planted. The board also denied removal of one heritage palm and one heritage eucalyptus tree at 2443 Tamalpais Street. The commission recommended against removing 11 additional heritage trees for the Shoreline Boulevard project and approved the final design and $23.6 million funding for the Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center replacement.

• Denied appeal, upheld staff decision to allow removal of one heritage tree at 1134 Nilda Ave with 15-gallon replacement (4-0, 1 recused)
• Denied appeal, upheld staff decision to deny removal of heritage palm and eucalyptus trees at 2443 Tamalpais St (5-0)
• Recommended against removing 11 additional heritage trees at Middlefield/Shoreline intersection (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved final design for Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center replacement (5-0)
• Recommended City Council appropriate $23,600,000 from Park Land Dedication Fund for aquatics center (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting schedule (5-0)

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Commission will review the minutes from the June 3, 2021, meeting. The Safe Parking Subcommittee is scheduled to provide an oral update. No action will be taken on this subcommittee item.

• Approval of June 3, 2021, minutes
• Safe Parking Subcommittee oral update

The commission approved the June 3, 2021 meeting minutes with no modifications (6-0-1). No new business was discussed. Updates were provided on the Safe Parking subcommittee, remote meeting rules, and other items.

• Approved June 3, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0-1, Lin abstained)

Environmental Planning Commission

The Environmental Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on proposed changes to the East Whisman Precise Plan and the City's Zoning Code. The commission will consider recommending that the City Council adopt ordinances regarding affordable housing program standards and minor plan modifications.

• Public hearing for Minor East Whisman Precise Plan (P-41) and Zoning Code Amendments
• Proposed ordinance amending Article XIV of Chapter 36 (Zoning) regarding affordable housing program standards
• Proposed resolution to amend the East Whisman Precise Plan (P-41)

The Environmental Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt amendments to the East Whisman Precise Plan (P-41) and zoning code related to affordable housing program standards and exemptions, along with minor modifications for projects authorized before plan adoption. The recommendation includes findings that the amendments are exempt from CEQA review. No public testimony was given, and the meeting was held via video conference.

• Recommended City Council adopt zoning code amendments for affordable housing program standards and exemptions (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt resolution amending East Whisman Precise Plan (P-41) for projects authorized before plan adoption (5-0)
• Found amendments exempt from CEQA review under Section 15061(b)(3)

Public Safety Advisory Board

The board will receive updates on mental health crisis response programs and the MVPD 2020 Annual Report. Members will also review a report regarding disparities in traffic stops. Additionally, the board will discuss and prioritize items for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan.

• Update on mental health crisis response programs
• Mountain View Police Department 2020 Annual Report
• Report on assessing disparities in traffic stops
• Prioritization of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan

The Public Safety Advisory Board approved its Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan, adopting staff-recommended projects including examining the MVPD School Resource Officer program, developing follow-up actions on traffic stop data analysis, exploring alternative mental health crisis responses, and receiving quarterly MVPD complaint updates. The board also approved the July 22, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0, with one abstention). No action was taken on the MVPD 2020 Annual Report or the traffic stop disparities presentation, which were informational only.

• Approved FY 2021-22 Work Plan with 4 staff-recommended projects (7-0)
• Approved July 22, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0, Frink abstained)
• Received MVPD 2020 Annual Report (informational, no action)
• Received traffic stop disparities analysis (informational, no action)

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The committee will consider a permit for a four-story, 121-unit residential condominium development. The project would replace 29 rental units on a 2.3-acre site. The request also includes a permit to remove 12 heritage trees.

• 121-unit residential condominium development
• Replacement of 29 rental units
• Removal of 12 Heritage trees
• Planned Unit Development Permit and Development Review Permit request

The Joint Administrative Zoning and Subdivision Committee held a public hearing for a development project at 1919, 1920, 1933, 1938, and 1945 Gamel Way, 574 Escuela Avenue, and 1970 Latham Street (PL-2019-211 and PL-2019-212). After hearing public comments, the committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of both the development and subdivision portions of the project to the City Council. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 4:18 p.m.

• Recommended approval of the development portion of the project to the City Council (PL-2019-211).
• Recommended approval of the subdivision portion of the project to the City Council (PL-2019-212).
• Motion to recommend approval carried 3-0 (Arango/Wright).

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing draft plans for Stierlin Road improvements and receiving updates on the Peninsula Bikeway Study. Members will also discuss recommendations to convert on-street parking to protected bikeways along El Camino Real. Additionally, the committee will provide input on the Draft Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan.

• Review of draft plans for Stierlin Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (Project 17-41)
• Recommendation to City Council to convert on-street parking to protected bikeways along El Camino Real northwest of Castro Street
• Support for Los Altos City Council approval of bicycle facilities on El Camino Real between Rengstorff Avenue and Cesano Court
• Review of the Peninsula Bikeway Study
• Input on the Draft Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council approve converting on-street parking to protected bikeways along El Camino Real northwest of Castro Street, and to support Los Altos' similar conversion between Rengstorff Avenue and Cesano Court. The committee also accepted its Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan. It heard informational reports on the Stierlin Road and El Camino Real improvement projects and the Peninsula Bikeway, with public and member comments but no votes on those items.

• Approved motion recommending City Council convert on-street parking to protected bikeways along El Camino Real northwest of Castro Street (4-0).
• Approved motion supporting Los Altos City Council's conversion of on-street parking to bicycle facilities along El Camino Real between Rengstorff Avenue and Cesano Court (4-0).
• Accepted the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan (4-0).
• Approved minutes from the June 30, 2021 meeting with a correction regarding Adamic's support for the Caltrain underpass (4-0).

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a $5 million grant application for the LifeMoves interim housing project at 2566 Leghorn Street. The agenda also includes reviewing development terms for the Lot 12 site and authorizing contract amendments for South Whisman Park and City Hall renovations. Additionally, staff will be authorized to study a new parking garage at Lot 5.

• $5 million grant application for LifeMoves interim housing
• Development terms for the Lot 12 site with Alta Housing
• $300,000 contingency increase for South Whisman Park construction
• $232,000 appropriation increase for Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project
• Study of a new parking garage at Lot 5

The City Council approved key terms for the Lot 12 development, a 92-unit affordable housing project at 907-941 California St. and 424-468 Bryant St., including a $10.1 million payment in lieu of parking. The council also approved applying for up to $5 million in state Homekey grant funding for the LifeMoves interim housing project at 2566 Leghorn St., including acquiring 1950 Leghorn St. for parking and installing solar panels. Additionally, the council authorized a study for a new five-level parking garage at Lot 5 with approximately 400 stalls, but the motion passed 3-2 with two recusals.

• Approved Lot 12 development key terms and lease agreement (7-0)
• Approved Homekey grant application for LifeMoves interim housing (7-0)
• Authorized study of five-level parking garage at Lot 5 (3-2, 2 recused)
• Approved plans and specs for Colony Street trail connection (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Seamless Transit Principles (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 contingency for Pyramid Park construction (consent)
• Approved $36,500 contingency for City Hall locker room renovation (consent)
• Adopted revised salary plans for FY 2021-22 (consent)

Rental Housing Committee

The Rental Housing Committee will review quarterly financial expenditures for fiscal year 2020-21 through June 30, 2021. The meeting includes presentations on Brown Act principles and conflict of interest rules. Members will also receive updates on COVID-19 landlord/tenant programs.

• Closed session regarding Redwood Villa, Inc. v. City of Mountain View litigation
• Review of Quarterly Financial Expenditures Report (FY 2020-21 through June 30, 2021)
• Presentation on Brown Act principles
• Presentation on Conflict of Interest rules
• Update on City’s COVID-19 Landlord/Tenant Programs

The Rental Housing Committee approved the minutes from its June 28, 2021 meeting. The committee received presentations on the Brown Act and conflict-of-interest rules, reviewed quarterly financial expenditures for FY 2020-21, and heard updates on COVID-19 landlord/tenant programs. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes for June 28, 2021 RHC meeting (4-0, 2 absent)
• Received Brown Act refresher presentation
• Received conflict-of-interest rules presentation
• Reviewed quarterly financial expenditures FY 2020-21 through June 30, 2021
• Received monthly status report for June/July 2021
• Received update on City's COVID-19 landlord/tenant programs

Environmental Planning Commission

The Commission will consider recommendations to the City Council regarding land use changes at 1555 Plymouth Street and the North Bayshore Gateway Master Plan. The meeting also includes a review of the commission's work plan for fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23.

• General Plan Amendment for 1555 Plymouth Street
• North Bayshore Precise Plan Amendments
• Adoption of the North Bayshore Gateway Master Plan
• EPC Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23

The Environmental Planning Commission voted 5-0 (with Vice Chair Lo recused) to recommend that the City Council approve the environmental addendum, General Plan land use change, Precise Plan amendments, and the North Bayshore Gateway Master Plan for 1555 Plymouth Street. The commission also adopted its FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 work plan 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of environmental addendum for 1555 Plymouth St project (5-0, Lo recused)
• Recommended General Plan land use change at 1555 Plymouth St from High-Intensity Office to Mixed-Use Center (5-0)
• Recommended P-39 Precise Plan amendment to include 1555 Plymouth St in Gateway Character Area (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of North Bayshore Gateway Master Plan with added financial feasibility analysis (5-0)
• Adopted EPC FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 Work Plan (6-0)

Performing Arts Committee

The Performing Arts Committee will review the selection process and timeline for the 2022-2023 Home Company Search. The committee will also receive updates on the Mountain View Film Festival and Art for Youth programs. Additionally, members will discuss the feasibility of establishing a City Poet Laureate.

• Criteria and timeline for 2022-2023 Home Company Search
• Update on 2022 Mountain View Film Festival planning
• Discussion of new Art for Youth events
• Feasibility study for a City Poet Laureate
• PAC revenue and expense spreadsheet update

The Performing Arts Committee approved forming a subcommittee to investigate the feasibility and criteria for a City of Mountain View Poet Laureate program. The minutes were also approved. No action was taken on the Mountain View Film Festival, Art for Youth, or Home Company Search items.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Formed subcommittee with Brewster and Roy to study Poet Laureate program feasibility (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

The Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board will review a landscape plan for the Rengstorff Park Maintenance Building. The boards will also consider an appeal regarding the removal of a heritage tree at 1100 Carlos Privada. Additionally, there will be a presentation from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.

• Heritage Tree Appeal for 1100 Carlos Privada
• Rengstorff Park Maintenance and Tennis Building Replacement landscape plan review
• $20,000 CPRS fitness grant recognition for Cuesta Park
• Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District update

The commission denied an appeal to remove a heritage tree at 1100 Carlos Privada, upholding staff's decision. It also recommended approval of the Rengstorff Park maintenance and tennis building replacement plan, with a condition for native plant substitutions, and recognized a $20,000 grant for the Cuesta Park Fitness Court project.

• Denied appeal to remove heritage tree at 1100 Carlos Privada (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Rengstorff Park maintenance and tennis building replacement plan, with native plant substitutions (5-0)
• Recognized $20,000 CPRS Fitness Grant and authorized moving forward with Cuesta Park Fitness Court project (5-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review the Fiscal Year 2020/21 year in review, including significant accomplishments and performance measures. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the June 21, 2021 meeting and receiving a Library Services Director's report.

• Approval of June 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Donation of MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer
• Review of FY 2020/21 significant accomplishments
• Review of FY 2020/21 performance measures
• Review of Library Services Director's Report

The Board of Library Trustees approved the minutes from the June 21, 2021 meeting and accepted a donated MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer. The board also reviewed reports on the library's fiscal year 2020/21 accomplishments, performance measures, and year in review, with discussion only. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from June 21, 2021 meeting (3-0, 2 absent)
• Accepted MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer donation (3-0, 2 absent)

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Joint Administrative Zoning and Subdivision Committee is reviewing two development requests. One involves an animal service establishment in the Rengstorff Shopping Center. The other proposes replacing 70 apartment units with an 85-unit rowhouse development.

• Animal service establishment at 1020-1030 North Rengstorff Avenue
• 85-unit rowhouse development at 570 South Rengstorff Avenue
• Permit to remove 38 heritage trees at 570 South Rengstorff Avenue

The Administrative Zoning Hearing approved the consent calendar item for 1020-1030 North Rengstorff Avenue. The committee recommended approval to the City Council for both the development and subdivision portions of the project at 570 South Rengstorff Avenue, with a unanimous 3-0 vote on the subdivision portion.

• Approved consent calendar for 1020-1030 North Rengstorff Avenue (PL-2021-090)
• Recommended approval to City Council for development portion at 570 South Rengstorff Avenue (PL-2019-182)
• Recommended approval to City Council for subdivision portion at 570 South Rengstorff Avenue (PL-2019-185) (3-0)

City Council

This special meeting of the Mountain View City Council contains only procedural items and a closed session. The council will meet with legal counsel regarding a lawsuit filed against the city. No open session items are scheduled for public discussion.

• Closed session conference regarding litigation: Celerina Navarro, et al. v. City of Mountain View (Case No. 5:21-cv-05381-NC)

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss litigation in the case Navarro, et al. v. City of Mountain View. No reportable action was taken under the Brown Act, and the City Attorney will continue defending the city. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Held closed session to discuss litigation in Navarro v. City of Mountain View
• No reportable action taken under Brown Act
• City Attorney to continue defending city in lawsuit

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Administrative Zoning Hearing will consider permit requests for site modifications and parking reductions at 650 Clyde Court. The agenda also includes the construction of bus stop platforms at 2051 Stierlin Court and a lot merger at 624 West El Camino Real.

• Site modifications and parking reduction at 650 Clyde Court
• Construction of two new bus stop platforms at 2051 Stierlin Court
• Heritage tree removal permits for Clyde Court and Stierlin Court
• Lot merger request for 624 West El Camino Real

The Administrative Zoning Hearing conditionally approved two consent calendar items, including 650 Clyde Court and 2051 Stierlin Court, with a noted violation for two trees removed without permits on the Clyde Court property. The Joint Administrative Zoning and Subdivision Committee also conditionally approved a Preliminary Parcel Map for 624 West El Camino Real. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

• Consent calendar items 3.1 (650 Clyde Court) and 3.2 (2051 Stierlin Court) conditionally approved
• Condition 27 enforced for 650 Clyde Court; applicant must pay monetary penalty for two trees removed without permits
• Preliminary Parcel Map for 624 West El Camino Real conditionally approved (3-0)

Public Safety Advisory Board

The Public Safety Advisory Board will receive a presentation on the Human Relations Commission's report regarding local policing. The board will also develop its work plan for fiscal year 2021-22 and receive an update from the School Resource Officer Subcommittee.

• Presentation on HRC Community Listening Forum on Local Policing Report
• PSAB Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan development
• School Resource Officer Subcommittee update
• Approval of May 27 and June 24, 2021 meeting minutes

The Public Safety Advisory Board approved the May 27 and June 24, 2021 meeting minutes, both by a 5-0 vote with two members absent. The board also voted to reorder the agenda, moving the HRC Community Listening Forum discussion to first, the School Resource Officer Subcommittee update to second, and the FY 2021-22 Work Plan Development to third. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of presentations and public comments.

• Approved May 27, 2021 PSAB meeting minutes (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved June 24, 2021 PSAB meeting minutes (5-0, 2 absent)
• Amended agenda order: HRC report first, SRO update second, work plan third (5-0, 2 absent)

Board of Library Trustees

The scheduled meeting for the Mountain View Board of Library Trustees on July 19, 2021, was canceled. No agenda items were presented for discussion.

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Mountain View B/PAC and Palo Alto PABAC are holding a special joint meeting to review committee operations and regional transit topics. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a report from the VTA representative. Members will also discuss bicycle and pedestrian access across city borders.

• Approval of April 28, 2021, B/PAC meeting minutes
• Orientation to Mountain View B/PAC and Palo Alto PABAC operations
• Discussion on San Antonio Corridor and El Camino Real Bikeway
• Discussion on Park/Wilkie/Miller Bikeway in Palo Alto
• VTA Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee update

The Mountain View B/PAC and Palo Alto PABAC held a special joint meeting to discuss pedestrian and bicycle issues that cross city borders, focusing on El Camino Real and San Antonio Road corridors. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with staff presentations and public/committee comments. The only action taken was approving the April 28, 2021 B/PAC minutes.

• Approved the B/PAC meeting minutes for April 28, 2021.
• Discussed cross-city pedestrian and bicycle issues, including El Camino Real and San Antonio Road corridors, with no formal action.
• Received updates from the VTA BPAC, including the Central Bikeway project with El Camino as a preferred route.
• Heard public comments on issues such as Moffett Boulevard car-bike interactions, debris in bike lanes, and concerns about the 1265 Montecito redevelopment.
• Heard committee comments on parking conversion for bikeways, reducing driveways on El Camino Real, and improving San Antonio Road crossings.
• Noted staff announcements including Bike to Wherever Week, AccessMV Final Report approval, and Stierlin Quick Strikes funding.
• Scheduled the next Mountain View B/PAC meeting for August 25, 2021.

Rental Housing Committee

The Rental Housing Committee will meet via video conference to review minutes from the June 14, 2021 meeting. The committee will also consider whether to accept or modify a tentative appeal decision regarding Petition 2021001.

• Approval of June 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Appeal hearing for Petition 2021001

The Rental Housing Committee approved the minutes from June 14, 2021. It affirmed the tentative appeal decision for Petition 2021001, allowing the rent rebate to be implemented between August 1 and December 31, 2021, with no rent increase if the rebate is unpaid and the property is not registered. The rent reduction takes effect August 1, 2021, and the refund includes potential overpayments from May to July 2021. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved the June 14, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Affirmed the appeal decision for Petition 2021001 with adjustments to the rent rebate timeline and no rent increase if rebate unpaid and property unregistered.
• Set rent reduction effective August 1, 2021, and adjusted refund to include overpayments from May–July 2021.
• Requested a staff report on Conservice utility billing for a future meeting.
• Added master-tenant/sub-tenant relationships and statute of limitations on downward rent adjustments to the work plan.

Public Safety Advisory Board

The board will receive an update on the work of the MVPD Research Fellow. Members will also discuss areas related to School Resource Officers and may form a three-member subcommittee to lead further efforts.

• Update on the work of the MVPD Research Fellow
• Discussion regarding Youth Services Unit/School Resource Officer overview
• Potential formation of a three-member subcommittee for SRO exploration

The Public Safety Advisory Board received presentations from MVPD on the Research Fellow update and the Youth Services Unit/School Resource Officer program. The board appointed Members Tang, Wang, and Sandhu to a School Resource Officer Subcommittee. No formal votes or policy decisions were taken; members suggested future agenda items including the PSAB work plan, mental health crisis response, bike safety, and speed limits.

• Appointed School Resource Officer Subcommittee (Members Tang, Wang, Sandhu)
• Heard MVPD Research Fellow update presentation
• Heard Youth Services Unit/School Resource Officer overview presentation

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Administrative Zoning Hearing will consider a request for a provisional use permit at 57 West El Camino Real. The proposal includes allowing general office use in an existing 2,120 square foot building and making site and facade modifications. It also requests a reduction in required parking from seven stalls to five.

• Provisional Use Permit for general office use at 57 West El Camino Real
• Parking reduction request from seven stalls to five stalls
• Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit for site and facade modifications

The Administrative Zoning Hearing approved the consent calendar item for 57 West El Camino Real (PL-2017-345, APN: 193-14-003), submitted by William Maston for William Maston Architect & Associates. No public hearing items were held, and the meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m.

• Approved consent calendar for 57 West El Camino Real (PL-2017-345)

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding recommended increases to utility rates for water, wastewater, and trash/recycling services. The Council is also considering an ordinance to extend residential eviction protections through August 31, 2021. Other items include approvals for various infrastructure projects and budget transfers.

• Public hearing on recommended utility rate increases
• Urgency Ordinance extending residential eviction protections through August 31, 2021
• Approval of public art for Rengstorff Park-Aquatics Center Replacement totaling $179,465
• Transfer of $1,570,000 for Interceptor Force Trunk Main Rehabilitation
• Budget increase for Sailing Lake Access Road Improvement to $2,400,000

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Budget and appropriations, including the Shoreline Regional Park Community budget and MVCIFA debt service payments. The Council also approved water, wastewater, and trash/recycling rate increases of 1.0%, 6.0%, and 4.0%, respectively, effective July 1, 2021. A new eight-story, 408-unit residential development at 400 Logue Avenue was conditionally approved, along with a heritage tree removal permit. The Council also approved a substitute motion to reserve $16,000,000 in Housing Impact funds for the Charities Housing project at 1265 Montecito Avenue.

• Adopted Resolution No. 18586, the FY 2021-22 City Budget, and related resolutions for appropriations, fees, and salary plans.
• Approved water (1.0%), wastewater (6.0%), and trash/recycling (4.0%) rate increases effective July 1, 2021.
• Approved Resolution No. 18584, conditionally approving a Planned Community Permit for a new eight-story, 408-unit residential development at 400 Logue Avenue.
• Approved a substitute motion to reserve $16,000,000 in Housing Impact funds for the Charities Housing project at 1265 Montecito Avenue.
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 7.21, extending residential eviction protections for nonpayment of rent through August 31, 2021.
• Adopted resolutions authorizing amendments to Memoranda of Understanding with all bargaining groups and compensation for unrepresented employees.
• Approved the FY 2021-22 through FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program, including the Shoreline Regional Park Community.
• Directed staff to use the high sea level rise risk level for the City's sea level rise planning and Capital Improvement Program.

City Council

The Shoreline Regional Park Community will consider the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2021-22 through 2025-26. A public hearing is also scheduled to discuss FY 2021-22 budgets, appropriations limits, and fee modifications.

• $1,400,000 transfer to increase Sailing Lake Access Road Improvement budget from $1,000,000 to $2,400,000
• Adoption of the FY 2021-22 through FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program
• Public hearing on FY 2021-22 budgets and fee modifications

The Shoreline Regional Park Community Board approved the consent calendar, including the minutes of May 25, 2021, and adopted Resolution No. S-166 for the FY 2021-22 through FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program. The board also approved Resolution No. S-167, adopting the FY 2021-22 budget and appropriations for capital projects, and approved a $1.4 million transfer for the Sailing Lake Access Road Improvement project, increasing its budget to $2.4 million. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved the consent calendar, including the May 25, 2021 minutes.
• Adopted Resolution No. S-166, approving the FY 2021-22 through FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program.
• Approved a $1.4 million transfer to the Sailing Lake Access Road Improvement project, raising its budget to $2.4 million.
• Adopted Resolution No. S-167, approving the FY 2021-22 Shoreline Regional Park Community budget and capital project appropriations.

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is meeting to approve the work plan and calendar for fiscal year 2021-2022. The agenda also includes reviewing minutes from the March 29, 2021 meeting and receiving the Library Director's report.

• Approval of FY 2021-2022 Work Plan
• Approval of FY 2021-2022 Calendar
• Approval of March 29, 2021 meeting minutes
• Library Director's Report review

The Board of Library Trustees approved the FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, adding a Review of Behavioral Policy as item five and moving One or Two Hot Topic Discussions to item six. The Board also approved the FY 2021-2022 Calendar with updates discussed during the meeting. Both motions carried by roll call vote. The meeting was conducted via video conference with no physical location.

• Approved minutes from March 29, 2021 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 Work Plan with added Review of Behavioral Policy as item 5 and Hot Topic Discussions moved to item 6 (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 Calendar with updates (motion carried)

Performing Arts Committee

The Performing Arts Committee will discuss the upcoming fiscal year work plan and updates regarding the Mountain View Film Festival and Art for Youth subcommittee. The meeting also includes a presentation on Brown Act compliance and a review of parameters for a Home Company search.

• Approval of April 21, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding hosting a second Mountain View Film Festival
• Review of the FY 21-22 Performing Arts Committee Work Plan
• Presentation on parameters for the Home Company Search
• Investigation into the feasibility of a City Poet Laureate

The Performing Arts Committee approved its FY 21-22 work plan with a minor edit, and approved staff collecting individual member photos for a collage. Several agenda items, including the Mountain View Film Festival and Art for Youth, were discussed but no action was taken. The meeting was held via video conference.

• Approved FY 21-22 work plan with minor edit (3-0, 1 excused)
• Approved staff to collect member photos for collage (3-0, 1 excused)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2021 meeting (3-0, 1 excused)

Rental Housing Committee

The Rental Housing Committee is meeting to consider the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget and rental housing fee. The committee will also review contracts for administrative services and legal representation. Additionally, staff will present an update on COVID-19 housing relief outreach.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget and Rental Housing Fee
• Contract with Project Sentinel for administrative services up to $230,000
• Legal services contract with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP up to $175,000
• Litigation representation contract with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP up to $50,000
• Amendment to CSFRA Regulations Chapter 5 regarding hearing procedures

The Rental Housing Committee approved a resolution adopting the FY 2021-22 CSFRA budget and setting the Rental Housing Fee at $102. It also authorized contracts for administrative and hearing services (up to $230,000) and legal services (up to $225,000), and amended regulations to fix a chart error. All votes were unanimous except for the budget/fee, which had one abstention.

• Approved the minutes for the May 17, 2021 meeting (4-0-1 abstention).
• Adopted the FY 2021-22 CSFRA Budget and set the Rental Housing Fee at $102 (4-0-1 abstention).
• Authorized a contract with Project Sentinel for administrative and hearing services up to $230,000 (5-0).
• Authorized a contract with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for legal services up to $175,000 plus $50,000 for litigation (5-0).
• Amended CSFRA Regulations Chapter 5 to correct an error in the Timeline to Process Individual Rent Adjustment Petitions Chart (5-0).

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Mountain View Zoning Administrator will review several permit requests for office uses and a hotel project. Items include office conversions in the San Antonio Center and on East Evelyn Avenue, as well as a continued hearing for a new hotel on Leong Drive.

• Proposed 74-room hotel at 870 Leong Drive including tree removal and parking reduction
• Office use permit for a 2,699 square foot space at 530 Showers Drive
• Research and development office use permit for 151 East Evelyn Avenue
• Administrative office use permit for 954 Villa Street

The Mountain View Administrative Zoning Hearing approved the consent calendar for two items: 530 Showers Drive (PL-2020-103) and 151 East Evelyn Avenue (PL-2019-362). The public hearing for 870 Leong Drive (PL-2020-136) was continued to an unspecified date. The hearing for 954 Villa Street (PL-2020-205) was approved with conditions.

• Approved consent calendar for 530 Showers Drive (PL-2020-103) and 151 East Evelyn Avenue (PL-2019-362).
• Continued public hearing for 870 Leong Drive (PL-2020-136) to a date not specified.
• Approved 954 Villa Street (PL-2020-205) with conditions.

Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

The Commission will review a proposal to add six parking spaces at Pioneer Memorial Park, which includes removing one Heritage tree. The meeting also covers Rengstorff Park building plans and the 2021-22 Community Services Department budget.

• Removal of one Heritage tree and planting of two new trees for parking at Pioneer Memorial Park
• Review of draft plans for Rengstorff Park restroom, tennis, and maintenance buildings
• Review of Community Services Department budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2021-22
• Approval of the FY 2021-22 Parks and Recreation and Urban Forestry Board Work Plan

The Parks and Recreation Commission forwarded a recommendation to City Council to approve removing one Heritage tree and planting two new trees to create six new parking spaces at Pioneer Memorial Park, with a 4-1 vote. The commission also approved tree mitigation for the Rengstorff Park project, approved the restroom/tennis building and maintenance building location, and approved the FY 2021-22 work plan. The meeting was held virtually due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Approved forwarding recommendation to City Council for Heritage tree removal and new parking at Pioneer Memorial Park (4-1)
• Approved tree mitigation of 23 replacement trees for Rengstorff Park project (5-0)
• Approved restroom/tennis building and new maintenance building location at Rengstorff Park (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-22 Parks and Recreation and Urban Forestry Board Work Plan (5-0)
• Approved May 12, 2021 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The council will hold a study session regarding the Downtown Precise Plan for Areas A, G, and H. The meeting also includes decisions on water management plans, homelessness grants, and various city service contracts.

• Downtown Precise Plan updates for Areas A, G, and H
• Adoption of the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan
• $450,000 grant from Destination: Home for homelessness initiatives
• $585,000 agreement for safe parking operations and case management
• Ordinance prohibiting smoking in multi-unit residences

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Recommended Budget, including $1 million for the Community Services Agency and $3 million for the Homebuyer Program. The Council also approved revisions to the North Bayshore Circulation Feasibility Study, including moving congestion pricing implementation from 10 to 5 years. A study session on the Downtown Precise Plan resulted in consensus support for updating the historic ordinance and other design standards.

• Approved FY 2021-22 Recommended Budget with $1M for Community Services Agency (7-0)
• Approved $3M for Homebuyer Program from Earned Lease Revenue Reserve (7-0)
• Approved North Bayshore Circulation Feasibility Study revisions, including 5-year congestion pricing (6-1)
• Approved renewal of Downtown Parking Assessment District for FY 2021-22 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 6.21 prohibiting smoking in multi-unit residences (consent calendar)
• Approved $450,000 grant from Destination: Home for homeless initiatives (consent calendar)
• Approved $2,000 neighborhood grant for Cooper Park Neighborhood Association (consent calendar)
• Directed staff to bring back urgency ordinance to extend eviction protections

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The meeting is scheduled to be conducted via video conference with no physical location.

• Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Recommended Budget

The City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Recommended Budget, including the Strategic Roadmap Action Plan for 2021-23. They directed $150,000 for Destination: Home housing grants, $1 million for Community Services Agency assistance, and $3 million more for the Homebuyer Program. They also restored some council travel funds and deferred new Gatekeeper requests until fall 2023.

• Approved FY 2021-22 Recommended Budget (7-0)
• Approved Strategic Roadmap Action Plan FY 2021-23 (7-0)
• Directed $150,000 for Destination: Home first-year grant (7-0)
• Directed $15,000 for team-building, $18,100 for training reserve, $4,000 for mayor travel (7-0)
• Authorized $1.0 million increase for Community Services Agency (7-0)
• Authorized $3.0 million more for Homebuyer Program (total $6.0 million) (7-0)
• Deferred new Gatekeeper requests until fall 2023 (7-0)

Human Relations Committee

The commission will discuss and finalize work plan items for Fiscal Year 2021-22 to be submitted to the City Council. The meeting also includes an informational update from the Police Department.

• Approval of May 6, 2021, minutes
• Finalization of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan items
• Police Department informational update

The Human Relations Commission approved its May 6, 2021 minutes and voted to forward three items to the City Council for the FY 2021-22 work plan: homeless storytelling, a Civility Roundtable on the Color of Law, and a community dialogue on racial reconciliation. The vote was 6-0 with one absence. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a police department update and announcements.

• Approved May 6, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Forwarded three FY 2021-22 work plan items to City Council (6-0)

Council Transportation Committee

The Council Transportation Committee will consider recommendations for the Calderon Avenue Bike Lanes project between Mercy Street and El Camino Real. The committee is also reviewing proposed revisions to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and the Residential Parking Permit Program. These items are being reviewed to provide recommendations to the City Council.

• Calderon Avenue Bike Lanes, Mercy Street to El Camino Real (Project 20-47)
• Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Revisions
• Residential Parking Permit Program Revisions
• Approval of May 13, 2019 and April 20, 2021 meeting minutes

The Council Transportation Committee forwarded a recommendation to City Council to approve plans and specifications for the Calderon Avenue Bike Lanes project, with an evaluation of preserving two on-street parking spaces. The committee also recommended approving revisions to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and the Residential Parking Permit Program, with a one-year review. All three recommendations passed unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Calderon Avenue Bike Lanes project (3-0)
• Recommended evaluating preservation of two parking spaces on Calderon Avenue (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Neighborhood Traffic Management Program revisions (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Residential Parking Permit Program revisions with one-year review (3-0)
• Approved minutes for May 13, 2019 meeting (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes for April 20, 2021 meeting (3-0)

Public Safety Advisory Board

The Public Safety Advisory Board will conduct Brown Act training and review the Council Advisory Bodies Handbook. The meeting also includes a discussion on the PSAB Work Plan Process and elections for Chair and Vice Chair.

• Brown Act Training presentation
• Review of Council Advisory Bodies Handbook
• Discussion of PSAB Work Plan Process (Council Policy A-23)
• Election of Board Chair
• Election of Board Vice Chair

The Public Safety Advisory Board elected Kavita Aiyar as Chair (4-3) and Frink as Vice-Chair (5-2). The board received presentations on Brown Act training, the Council Advisory Bodies Handbook, and the work plan process, and discussed potential work plan items including school resource officers and mental health first response. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Aiyar as Chair (4-3)
• Elected Frink as Vice-Chair (5-2)

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Administrative Zoning Hearing includes the continuation of a project for 870 Leong Drive. This item has been postponed until the June 9, 2021 meeting. No items were presented on the consent calendar.

• Continuation of public hearing for 870 Leong Drive hotel permit

The Administrative Zoning Hearing on May 26, 2021, was called to order and adjourned without any substantive decisions. The only public hearing item, regarding 870 Leong Drive (Temple Hospitality LLC, PL-2020-136), was continued to June 9, 2021. No public comments were received, and no consent calendar items were considered.

• Continued 870 Leong Drive hearing to June 9, 2021

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee on May 26, 2021, was canceled. The next meeting is planned for June 30, 2021.

City Council

The City Council will review the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2021 through 2026. Public hearings are scheduled for the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and a residential project at 773 Cuesta Drive. The Council will also consider an ordinance regarding smoking in multi-unit residences.

• Introduction of an ordinance to prohibit smoking in certain multi-unit residences
• Public hearing for the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
• Development review for a four-unit residential project at 773 Cuesta Drive
• $40,000 transfer for Plymouth Street Realignment properties
• Authorization to advertise bids for the Shoreline Maintenance Storage Plan

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session regarding the recommended Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2021-22 through 2025-26. Additionally, the Shoreline Regional Park Community Board will consider a $40,000 transfer for Plymouth Street Realignment property acquisitions.

• Study session on the FY 2021-22 through FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program
• $40,000 transfer for Plymouth Street Realignment property acquisition
• Approval of Shoreline Regional Park Community meeting minutes

The Shoreline Regional Park Community board (Mountain View City Council) supported staff's recommended five-year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2021-22 through 2025-26 by consensus, with no projects flagged for further review. The board directed staff to update the description of Item 10 on the Unscheduled Proposed Projects list to reflect the current Shenandoah property development proposal. The board also approved the consent calendar, including transferring $40,000 from the Shoreline Regional Park Community Fund for the Plymouth Street Realignment project, and approved minutes from several prior meetings.

• Supported 5-year Capital Improvement Program FY 2021-22 to 2025-26 by consensus
• Directed staff to update Item 10 description on Unscheduled Proposed Projects list for Shenandoah property
• Approved consent calendar 7-0, including $40,000 transfer for Plymouth Street Realignment project
• Approved minutes from April 27, 2021, April 13, 2021, December 8, 2020, December 3, 2019, and November 12, 2019

Environmental Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding a new residential project at 400 Logue Avenue. The meeting includes recommendations for a planned community permit and the removal of five heritage trees.

• Proposed eight-story, 408-unit residential development at 400 Logue Avenue
• Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit recommendation
• Heritage Tree Removal Permit for five trees at 400 Logue Avenue
• Approval of May 5, 2021, meeting minutes

The Environmental Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend City Council approval of the 400 Logue Avenue residential project, including a CEQA finding, a Planned Community Development Permit, a Development Review Permit, a 36,000 square foot transfer of Development Rights, and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit for five trees. The commission also approved the minutes of the May 5, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public testimony and announcements about future agenda items.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2021 (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of CEQA Initial Study for 400 Logue Ave project (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Planned Community Development Permit for 408-unit, 8-story residential development (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Development Review Permit for 400 Logue Ave (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of 36,000 sq ft transfer of Development Rights (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Heritage Tree Removal Permit for 5 trees (7-0)

Performing Arts Committee

The Performing Arts Committee will discuss the draft work plan for fiscal year 21-22 and hear updates from two subcommittees. Staff will also present criteria for a formal Home Company Search.

• Approval of April 21, 2021 minutes
• Update on Mountain View Film Festival 2021 Proposal
• Update on Art for Youth Subcommittee
• Review of FY 21-22 Work Plan draft
• Overview of Home Company Search parameters

Board of Library Trustees

The scheduled meeting for the Mountain View Board of Library Trustees on May 17, 2021, was canceled. No agenda items were listed for this date.

Rental Housing Committee

The committee is reviewing the FY 2021-22 recommended budget for the administration of the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act. Members are also considering a resolution for a 2.0 percent annual general adjustment of rent for 2021. Additionally, the committee will discuss replacement indices for rent adjustment calculations.

• Review of FY 2021-22 recommended budget for CSFRA administration
• Proposed 2.0 percent annual general adjustment of rent for 2021
• Consideration of a replacement index for net operating income calculations
• Update on City’s COVID-19 Landlord/Tenant Programs

The Rental Housing Committee adopted a resolution setting the 2021 annual general adjustment of rent at 2.0 percent. It also approved the FY 2021-22 recommended budget with a $109 per unit rental housing fee, and adopted a resolution identifying the San Francisco—Oakland—Hayward CPI-U index for fair return calculations. The committee approved the April 19, 2021 minutes.

• Approved April 19, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for 2.0% annual rent adjustment for 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution identifying SF-Oakland-Hayward CPI-U index for fair return calculations (4-0-1)
• Supported recommended FY 2021-22 budget and $109 per unit fee (straw poll 4-1)
• Considered alternative budget with reduced litigation and $107-108 fee (straw poll 3-1-1)

Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

The Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board will consider a concept plan for the Sylvan Park Trellis Replacement Project. The recommendation involves replacing the existing wood trellis and wisteria around the amphitheater with new versions.

• Sylvan Park Trellis Replacement Concept Plan (Project 21-47)
• Approval of April 28, 2021, meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board approved a motion to recommend replacing the existing wood trellis and wisteria around the Sylvan Park amphitheater with a new trellis and new wisteria, as shown in the concept plans. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). The commission also approved the April 28, 2021 minutes and received updates on the vaccination site, movie nights, and the Sustainability Action Plan.

• Approved recommendation to replace Sylvan Park trellis and wisteria (5-0)
• Approved April 28, 2021 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the framework for a Downtown Parking Strategy to address future demand. The agenda includes approving various funding allocations for public services and affordable housing projects. The council will also consider a five-unit rowhouse development at 198 Easy Street.

• $3.7 million in funds for the Crestview Hotel affordable housing conversion
• $245,000 contract for city bridge and culvert inspections
• $450,000 total contribution to Housing Trust Silicon Valley over three years
• Five-unit rowhouse development at 198 Easy Street
• Zoning amendments for properties on East Dana Street, Moorpark Way, Vaquero Drive, and Wyandotte Street

The City Council approved a five-unit rowhouse development at 198 Easy Street, including a heritage tree removal permit and tentative map, and renewed the Downtown Parking Maintenance and Operation Assessment District for FY 2021-22. It also allocated $405,000 for Sustainability Action Plan 4 actions, adopted resolutions supporting a national carbon tax and 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030, and approved the consent calendar with items including zoning map amendments and funding allocations.

• Approved rowhouse development at 198 Easy Street (7-0)
• Renewed Downtown Parking Assessment District for FY 2021-22 (7-0)
• Allocated $405,000 for Sustainability Action Plan 4 (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting national carbon tax and dividend policy (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting 100% zero-emission new vehicle sales by 2030 (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including zoning map amendments and funding allocations (7-0)

Human Relations Committee

The commission will discuss and consider potential projects for the fiscal year 2021-22 work plan. The meeting also includes an informational update on the Multicultural Engagement Program and approval of the April 1, 2021, minutes.

• Approval of April 1, 2021, meeting minutes
• Multicultural Engagement Program (MEP) update
• Development of the FY 2021-22 work plan

The commission approved the April 1, 2021 minutes with a minor wording correction. They received updates on the Multicultural Engagement Program and discussed potential projects for the FY 2021-22 work plan, providing input but taking no formal action. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved April 1, 2021 minutes with correction (7-0)

Environmental Planning Commission

The Environmental Planning Commission held a study session on the Downtown Precise Plan Update (Phase 1), receiving presentations from staff and consultants and hearing public comments. No formal decisions were made; the commission provided input to staff. The minutes were approved, and announcements were made about upcoming items.

• Approved amended minutes of April 7, 2021 (7-0)
• Held study session on Downtown Precise Plan Update (no vote)

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Joint Administrative Zoning and Subdivision Committee will review several land use applications. These include requests for office use, a lot line adjustment, and a new residential subdivision.

• Conditional Use Permit for office use at 1012 Linda Vista Avenue
• Lot Line Adjustment at 151 East Evelyn Avenue
• Four-unit residential development and lot subdivision at 773 Cuesta Drive
• Heritage tree removal and relocation permit at 773 Cuesta Drive

The Administrative Zoning Hearing approved a consent calendar item for 1012 Linda Vista Avenue, conditionally approved a project at 151 East Evelyn Avenue, and recommended approval to the City Council for both the development and subdivision portions of a project at 773 Cuesta Drive. All votes were unanimous (3-0). No public comments were made on the first two items, but two residents spoke on the 773 Cuesta Drive development and one on its subdivision.

• Approved consent calendar item for 1012 Linda Vista Avenue (PL-2021-048)
• Conditionally approved project at 151 East Evelyn Avenue (PL-2021-041) (3-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for development portion of 773 Cuesta Drive (PL-2020-184) (3-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for subdivision portion of 773 Cuesta Drive (PL-2020-185) (3-0)

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee will review the Castro Street Bikeway Feasibility Study draft report and receive an update on the Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program. The committee will also review its FY 2020-21 Work Plan.

• Review of Castro Street Bikeway Feasibility Study Draft Report
• Update on Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program
• Review of FY 2020-21 B/PAC Work Plan
• Draft agenda for joint meeting with Palo Alto PABAC

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee voted unanimously to support Alternative 1 (bike lanes) over Alternative 3 (hybrid) for the Castro Street Bikeway, and to consider a pedestrian scramble or eliminating left turns at Castro/Church to address conflicts. They also voted to evaluate converting angled parking to parallel parking to make room for bike lanes. The committee expressed opposition to sharrows and requested a second editorial pass on the feasibility study to reflect B/PAC and DTC feedback.

• Approved minutes of March 31, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Passed motion for staff to make a second editorial pass on Castro Street Bikeway study (5-0)
• Passed motion to support Alternative 1 (bike lanes) over Alternative 3 (hybrid) and address Castro/Church conflicts (5-0)
• Passed motion to evaluate removal or conversion of angled parking to parallel parking for bike lanes (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

The Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board are reviewing a recommendation to allocate $7,428,000 from the Park Land Dedication Fund toward five projects. The boards will also discuss replacing equipment for the Shoreline Play Structure Replacement Project. Additionally, the meeting includes the approval of minutes from February and March 2021.

• Recommendation to replace most Shoreline Play Structure equipment with products from Columbia Cascade, Inc.
• Proposed $7,428,000 appropriation from the Park Land Dedication Fund for five projects
• Proposal to schedule park-related capital improvement projects in a new five-year plan
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 10, February 24, and March 14, 2021

The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended replacing most Shoreline Play Structure equipment in-kind with original manufacturer Columbia Cascade, Inc. equipment. They also recommended appropriating $7,428,000 from the Park Land Dedication Fund for five projects, to be sent to the City Council for approval. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Recommended replacing Shoreline Play Structure equipment in-kind with Columbia Cascade equipment (5-0)
• Recommended appropriating $7,428,000 from Park Land Dedication Fund for five projects (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the Draft Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Action Plan, which includes funding recommendations for various public service applicants. The meeting also features a second reading of an ordinance regarding firearms on city property. Additionally, council members will discuss labor negotiations and budget status reports.

• $3.7 million allocation for Crestview Hotel conversion/rehabilitation
• Ordinance prohibiting possession of firearms on City property
• Netto Planning Services contract amendment up to $155,000
• Engineering services agreement with Tanner Pacific, Inc. for South Whisman Park
• Real property negotiations with PG&E regarding APN 116-11-031 and 116-06-018

The City Council approved a substitute motion allocating approximately $3.7 million in Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program funds for the conversion/rehabilitation of the Crestview Hotel for affordable housing. The motion also allocated $340,000 in CDBG funds and $171,000 from the General Fund for public service applicants, and included $217,832 in other CDBG and American Rescue Plan funds for specific programs. The substitute motion passed 7-0.

• Approved $3.7M for Crestview Hotel affordable housing conversion (7-0)
• Allocated $340,000 CDBG funds for public service applicants (7-0)
• Allocated $171,000 from General Fund for public service applicants (7-0)
• Included $217,832 in CDBG/ARPA funds for LifeMoves, Day Worker Center, YWCA, CSMA, Junior Achievement (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4.21 prohibiting firearms on city property (7-0)
• Approved $30,000 contract amendment and new $150,000 contract with Netto Planning Services (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 amendment and $130,000 new contract with Tanner Pacific for construction engineering (7-0)
• Directed staff to bring back ARPA funding recommendations including $1M for UBI and $1M for Solidarity Fund (7-0)

City Council

This special meeting of the Shoreline Regional Park Community includes a review of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 third quarter budget status report. The council will also discuss the preliminary General Operating Fund forecast for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and an update on American Rescue Plan Act funding.

• Approval of Shoreline Regional Park Community minutes from 2019
• Fiscal Year 2020-21 Third Quarter Budget Status Report
• Fiscal Year 2021-22 Preliminary General Operating Fund Forecast Update
• American Rescue Plan Act Funding Update

The City Council voted 7-0 to file the Q3 budget report and direct staff to return with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding recommendations, including $1M for a universal basic income program, $1M for the Mountain View Solidarity Fund, and reallocations from rent relief and other programs. The motion also shifted $100,000 from the Transit Center Master Plan to small business grants and $50,000 from technology contracts to eviction prevention. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included approving minutes from eight prior Shoreline Regional Park Community meetings, with one no vote and one abstention.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes from 8 prior meetings (5-1-1)
• Filed FY 2020-21 Q3 budget report and FY 2021-22 preliminary forecast (7-0)
• Directed staff to allocate $1,000,000 for universal basic income program (7-0)
• Directed staff to allocate $1,000,000 for Mountain View Solidarity Fund (7-0)
• Directed staff to shift $1,000,000 from rent relief to Community Services Agency (7-0)
• Directed staff to shift $100,000 from Transit Center Master Plan to small business grants (7-0)
• Directed staff to reallocate $50,000 from technology contracts to eviction prevention (7-0)

Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Race, Equity and Inclusion

The subcommittee will discuss efforts to address xenophobia and anti-AAPI sentiment. This includes updates on community engagement, the Santa Clara County Hate Crimes Task Force, and police department reports on hate crimes. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the November 19, 2020 meeting.

• Approval of November 19, 2020 Meeting Minutes
• Discussion on addressing Xenophobia and Anti-AAPI sentiment
• Update on Santa Clara County Hate Crimes Task Force
• Mountain View Police Department update on hate crimes and policy

The Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Race, Equity and Inclusion accepted staff recommendations to add items to the Race, Equity, and Inclusion (REI) Action Plan addressing xenophobia and anti-Asian sentiment. Proposed additions include a plaque commemorating the historical China Town, a referral to the Council Youth Services Committee about youth mental health, and a Chinese Language Leadership Academy. The subcommittee also received updates from city staff and county officials on hate crimes and outreach.

• Accepted staff recommendations to add anti-xenophobia items to REI Action Plan
• Proposed plaque commemorating historical China Town in downtown Mountain View
• Proposed referral to Council Youth Services Committee on youth mental health
• Proposed launching Chinese Language Leadership Academy for Mandarin-speaking community

Performing Arts Committee

The Performing Arts Committee will hear updates regarding the feasibility of an online film festival themed around race, equity, justice, and inclusion. The committee will also receive progress reports from the Art for Youth subcommittee.

• Mountain View Film Festival 2021 proposal update
• Art for Youth subcommittee update
• PAC Member Photo update
• Review of PAC Revenue and Expense Spreadsheet

The Performing Arts Committee approved the minutes from its March 24, 2021 meeting. No action was taken on the Mountain View Film Festival 2021 proposal or the Art for Youth item, and the PAC Member Photo item was carried forward to the May agenda. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved minutes of March 24, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Carried forward PAC Member Photo item to May agenda

Council Transportation Committee

The Council Transportation Committee is reviewing recommendations for the Grant Road and Sleeper Avenue intersection study. The committee will also consider the draft report for the AccessMV Comprehensive Modal Plan. Additionally, members will discuss scheduling upcoming 2021 meetings.

• Recommendation of Alternative No. 2 for Grant Road and Sleeper Avenue intersection
• Review of AccessMV: Comprehensive Modal Plan Draft Report
• Approval of the 2021 meeting schedule

The Council Transportation Committee recommended City Council approve Alternative No. 2 (pedestrian hybrid beacon with southern crosswalk and left-turn restriction from Sleeper Avenue) for the Grant Road and Sleeper Avenue Intersection Study, with the addition of a bicycle crossing and further community outreach. The committee also recommended approval of the AccessMV Comprehensive Modal Plan draft report and set the next meeting for June 1, 2021. All three motions passed unanimously (3-0).

• Recommended Alternative No. 2 for Grant Road and Sleeper Avenue intersection, with bicycle crossing and additional outreach (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve AccessMV Comprehensive Modal Plan draft report (3-0)
• Set next committee meeting for June 1, 2021 (3-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The scheduled meeting for the Mountain View Board of Library Trustees on April 19, 2021, has been canceled. No agenda items were listed for this date.

Rental Housing Committee

The Rental Housing Committee will review quarterly financial expenditures and updates on rental housing fees. The committee is also considering expanding the Eviction Prevention and Defense Program with legal services for tenants facing eviction. Additionally, members will elect a new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

• Proposal to add up to $45,000 for tenant legal services to the Eviction Prevention and Defense Program
• Review of Quarterly Financial Expenditures for FY 2020-21 through March 31, 2021
• Bi-annual review of Consumer Price Indices for rent adjustment calculations
• Election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the May 2021 to April 2022 term

The Rental Housing Committee approved a contract for legal eviction services, capped at $45,000 for FY 2021-2022, to help tenants facing eviction due to COVID-19 non-payments, with an income limit of 120% AMI. The vote was 4-1. The committee also elected new officers and reviewed financial and program updates.

• Approved $45,000 contract for eviction defense services (4-1)
• Elected Almond as Chairperson and Haines-Livesay as Vice-Chairperson (5-0)
• Approved March 22, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Joint Administrative Zoning and Subdivision Committee is reviewing several land use requests. These include a student capacity increase and new building construction at Saint Francis High School, as well as parking reductions and lot adjustments in various locations.

• Increase student capacity at Saint Francis High School and construct 97,000 square feet of new buildings
• Reduce required parking from 49 to 39 spaces for a medical office at 2500 California Street
• Permit for an oil change facility and site improvements at 500 West El Camino Real
• Create four lots from one existing lot at 466 Bryant Avenue

The Administrative Zoning Hearing approved the consent calendar and three public hearing items, all with conditions. The consent calendar included two projects, and the public hearings covered a school project and two subdivision proposals. All approvals were unanimous where votes were recorded.

• Approved consent calendar for 2500 California Street and 500 West El Camino Real
• Approved 1885 Miramonte Avenue project with conditions
• Approved 466 Bryant Avenue project with conditions (3-0)
• Approved 1720 West El Camino Real project with conditions (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

The Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board will review an update for the Rengstorff Park Maintenance and Tennis Buildings Replacement project. The boards will also provide input on potential projects for the Mountain View Strategic Roadmap for fiscal years 2021/22 and 2022/23.

• Rengstorff Park Maintenance and Tennis Buildings Replacement (Project 21-48) update
• Input on potential projects for the Mountain View Strategic Roadmap
• Approval of February 10 and February 24, 2021 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board met and approved forwarding 16 items to the City Council for the Strategic Roadmap, covering topics like parks, homelessness, transportation, and housing. The commission also discussed the Rengstorff Park Maintenance and Tennis Buildings Replacement project but took no action. Minutes from February 10 and 24 were not approved and will be updated for a future meeting.

• Forwarded 16 Strategic Roadmap items to City Council (5-0)
• Deferred approval of February 10 and 24 minutes for updates
• Discussed Rengstorff Park Maintenance and Tennis Buildings Replacement, no action taken

City Council

The City Council will review updates to R3 multi-family residential zoning standards. The meeting includes decisions on street reconstruction funding and water main replacements. Additionally, the council will consider affordable housing predevelopment and sidewalk café license renewals.

• $2,270,000 in fund transfers for Park Drive, Park Court, and Sonia Way reconstruction
• $1,300,000 appropriation for Lot 12 predevelopment and studies
• Engineering service agreements for water main replacements up to $1,025,000
• Extension of Castro Street closure and sidewalk café fee waivers
• Appointments to the Public Safety Advisory Board and Rental Housing Committee

The City Council approved the 1255 Pear Avenue mixed-use development, adding 635 residential units and a 231,210 sq ft office building, with conditions including office occupancy tied to residential construction and a congestion pricing study. The council also approved the R3 zoning update study session, the street reconstruction project on Park Drive, Park Court, and Sonia Way, and introduced an ordinance prohibiting firearms on city property. Several consent calendar items were approved, including park land dedication ordinance amendments and sidewalk café fee waivers.

• Approved 1255 Pear Ave mixed-use project (7-0)
• Approved street reconstruction project with vertical curves (7-0)
• Introduced firearms on city property ordinance (7-0)
• Approved R3 zoning district update study session direction
• Approved park land dedication ordinance amendments (5-2, first reading)
• Approved sidewalk café fee waivers and Castro Street closure extension
• Approved San Antonio Mini-Park conceptual plan and named it Fayette Park
• Approved Live Nation lease amendment and LifeMoves parking license

City Council

The City Council will consider lease amendments for Shoreline Lot B to extend safe parking and authorize off-site parking for Project Homekey through 2025. The council will also review a site license agreement between Live Nation and Boingo Wireless regarding antenna construction at Shoreline Amphitheatre.

• Site License Agreement and Distributed Antenna System construction at Shoreline Amphitheatre
• Lease amendment to extend safe parking use at Shoreline Lot B through December 31, 2022
• Authorization of off-site parking for Project Homekey with annual extensions through 2025
• License agreement with LifeMoves for Project Homekey off-site parking at Shoreline Lot B

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included authorizing the City Manager to approve a Site License Agreement between Live Nation and Boingo Wireless for a Distributed Antenna System at Shoreline Amphitheatre, and approving lease and license agreements with Live Nation and LifeMoves to extend safe parking and off-site parking for Project Homekey through 2022 with options to extend through 2025. The meeting was held via video conference with no physical location.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to approve Site License Agreement between Live Nation and Boingo Wireless for Distributed Antenna System at Shoreline Amphitheatre
• Approved Live Nation lease amendment to extend safe parking use and off-site parking for Project Homekey through 2022, with options through 2025
• Authorized City Manager to execute license agreement with LifeMoves for Project Homekey off-site parking at Shoreline Lot B through 2022, with options through 2025

Environmental Planning Commission

The Commission will review the Council Strategic Roadmap and prioritize a draft project list. They will also consider recommending that the City Council accept the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

• Review of Council Strategic Roadmap and draft project list
• Recommendation for the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 3, March 3, and March 17, 2021

The Environmental Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend 18 priority projects to the City Council for inclusion in the Council Strategic Roadmap, and to recommend acceptance of the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report with a minor modification to move Measure E-1.8 from Table 1 to Table 3. The commission also approved the minutes of February 3, 2021, March 3, 2021, and the amended minutes of March 17, 2021. No public comment was made on the minutes or on non-agenda items. The April 21, 2021 EPC meeting is canceled.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2021, March 3, 2021, and amended minutes of March 17, 2021 (7-0).
• Recommended 18 priority projects to City Council for the Council Strategic Roadmap (7-0).
• Recommended City Council accept the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report with a modification to move Measure E-1.8 to Table 3 (7-0).
• Canceled the April 21, 2021 EPC meeting.

Human Relations Committee

The Commission will consider a list of potential projects for the Mountain View Strategic Roadmap for fiscal years 2021/22 and 2022/23. Members are asked to provide input on which projects are most important. The meeting also includes approval of March 4, 2021, minutes.

• Review of potential projects for the Mountain View Strategic Roadmap
• Approval of March 4, 2021, meeting minutes

The Human Relations Commission approved a list of its top 13 potential projects for the Mountain View Strategic Roadmap for fiscal years 2021/22 and 2022/23. The vote was unanimous (7-0). The commission also approved the minutes from its March 4, 2021 meeting with no changes.

• Approved the top 13 potential projects for the Mountain View Strategic Roadmap (7-0).
• Approved the March 4, 2021 meeting minutes with no modifications (6-0, with Vice Chair Romero absent).

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee is reviewing several transportation studies and potential infrastructure projects. This includes providing feedback on the North Bayshore Circulation Feasibility Study and priority corridors for the AccessMV plan. Members will also discuss potential projects for the city's five-year Capital Improvement Program.

• Review of North Bayshore Circulation Feasibility Study recommendations
• Input on AccessMV Comprehensive Modal Plan priority corridors
• Discussion of potential projects for the FY 2021-22 through FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program
• Review of potential projects for the Mountain View Strategic Roadmap
• Approval of February 24, 2021, meeting minutes

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee concurred with the identified primary corridors in the AccessMV plan (4-0-1, Adamic abstaining) and passed motions to use AccessMV criteria to prioritize unscheduled capital projects and to consider lower-cost or temporary treatments for high-priority unscheduled projects. The committee also voted on strategic priorities for the City's Roadmap, with the top items including a homelessness response strategy, Transit Center Master Plan implementation, and an Active Transportation Plan. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and discussion on the North Bayshore Circulation Study and the Capital Improvement Program.

• Approved minutes from the February 24, 2021 meeting (5-0-0).
• Concurred with identified primary corridors in AccessMV (4-0-1, Adamic abstaining).
• Passed motion to use AccessMV criteria to prioritize currently unscheduled projects (5-0-0).
• Passed motion to consider lower-cost or temporary treatments for high-priority unscheduled projects (4-0-1, Fenwick abstaining).
• Voted on strategic priorities for the City's Strategic Roadmap, with top items including homelessness response, Transit Center Master Plan, and Active Transportation Plan (each received 5 votes).

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review documents regarding potential projects for the Mountain View Strategic Roadmap for fiscal years 2021/22 and 2022/23. The meeting also includes approval of February 22, 2021, meeting minutes and a review of the Library Director's report.

• Review of potential projects for Mountain View Strategic Roadmap (FY 2021/22 and 2022/23)
• Approval of February 22, 2021 meeting minutes
• Library Director's report review

The Board of Library Trustees approved sending its top priorities for potential projects for fiscal years 2021/22 and 2022/23 to the City Council. The motion carried, and the board also approved the minutes from the February 22, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sending top strategic roadmap priorities to City Council (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2021 meeting (motion carried)

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The committee will consider a proposal for a five-unit rowhouse development at 198 Easy Street. The request includes permits for a Planned Unit Development and the removal of ten heritage trees. The project also involves a tentative map for five lots and one common lot on a 0.51-acre site.

• Five-unit rowhouse development at 198 Easy Street
• Request for Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove ten trees
• Tentative map for five lots and one common lot on 0.51 acres
• Planned Unit Development, Development Review, and Special Design permits

The Administrative Zoning and Subdivision Committee held a joint hearing and recommended approval to the City Council for the development and subdivision portions of the project at 198 Easy Street. The recommendation was made by a 3-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Recommended approval of development portion at 198 Easy Street to City Council (3-0)
• Recommended approval of subdivision portion at 198 Easy Street to City Council (3-0)

Performing Arts Committee

The Performing Arts Committee will review a list of potential projects to recommend for the city's new Strategic Roadmap. The meeting also includes updates on an online film festival proposal and arts programming for children. Additionally, staff will present an annual review of Upstage Theater's operations and expenses.

• Selection of up to 16 projects for the City Strategic Roadmap
• Update on a proposed online film festival themed 'Race, Equity, Justice and Inclusion'
• Update from the Art for Children Subcommittee
• Annual review of Upstage Theater's performance days, sales, and expenses

The Performing Arts Committee approved the January 20, 2021 meeting minutes. The committee voted on each project in the City's Strategic Planning and Visioning list, requesting staff submit all projects with a quorum vote and all projects with two votes as the final list for City Council review. No action was taken on the Mountain View Film Festival 2021 Proposal, Art for Children, Upstage Theater Annual Review, or PAC Member Photo items.

• Approved January 20, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Finalized Strategic Planning and Visioning project list for City Council review
• No action on Mountain View Film Festival 2021 Proposal
• No action on Art for Children
• No action on Upstage Theater Annual Review
• Moved PAC Member Photo to future agenda

City Council

The City Council will review a development request for the Google North Bayshore project involving 1.3 million square feet and a $42 million community benefit value. The meeting also includes discussions on the five-year Capital Improvement Program and several infrastructure projects. Additionally, the council will consider road repair funding and a $40 million loan for Saint Francis High School.

• Google North Bayshore expansion request for 1.3 million square feet with a $42 million community benefit value
• $190,000 agreement for wetland mitigation credits for Sailing Lake Access Road Improvement
• $40 million tax-exempt loan approval for Saint Francis High School
• Adoption of the Senate Bill 1 road repair project list
• Review of the 2021-26 Capital Improvement Program

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Google's requalification request for 1.3 million square feet of nonresidential bonus floor area in the North Bayshore Precise Plan, subject to a minimum community benefit value of $42 million. The council also made appointments to the Rental Housing Committee, with three full seats and one alternate seat filled. All consent calendar items were approved, including the 2020 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and a $40 million tax-exempt loan for Saint Francis High School.

• Approved Google's 1.3M sq ft bonus floor area requalification with $42M community benefit (7-0)
• Appointed Emily Ramos, M. Guadalupe Rosas, and Nicole Haines-Livesay to Rental Housing Committee full seats (7-0)
• Appointed Matt Grunewald to Rental Housing Committee alternate seat (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 2020 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 18542 for SB 1 road repair project list (7-0)
• Adopted mitigated negative declaration for Sailing Lake Access Road Improvement (7-0)
• Authorized $190,000 mitigation bank credit agreement for Sailing Lake project (7-0)
• Approved $40M tax-exempt loan for Saint Francis High School (7-0)

Rental Housing Committee

The committee is reviewing policy updates regarding mobile home rent stabilization and tenant protections. Members will also consider draft regulations for capital improvement petitions and examine quarterly financial expenditures.

• Mobile homes and rent stabilization policy update
• Draft regulations amending Chapter 6 regarding capital improvement petitions
• Review of Quarterly Financial Expenditures through December 31, 2020
• Consumer Price Indices review for rent adjustment calculations

The Rental Housing Committee voted to support the City Council's development of a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance modeled after the CSFRA, provided adequate funding is available. The committee also adopted a resolution amending Chapter 6 regulations on capital improvement petitions and joint petitions for new housing services, with one member voting no. Two agenda items—quarterly financial expenditures and the CPI review—were moved to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes for the February 22, 2021 RHC meeting (6-0).
• Supported Council's development of a mobile home ordinance modeled after CSFRA, administered by RHC, if adequately funded (6-0).
• Adopted resolution amending Chapter 6 upward adjustment regulations (5-1, Almond no).
• Moved agenda items 8.3 and 8.4 to the April 19, 2021 meeting.

Environmental Planning Commission

The Environmental Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding the R3 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zoning District Update. The commission is tasked with providing input to the City Council on draft standards, materials, and concepts for this district.

• Study session on R3 (Multiple-Family Residential) zoning district update
• Review of initial findings and observations regarding R3 zoning
• Review of public workshop information for R3 zoning

The Environmental Planning Commission held a study session on the R3 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zoning District Update, receiving a presentation from staff and consultants and hearing public testimony. The commission deliberated and provided input to staff, but no formal decisions or votes were taken. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting

Performing Arts Committee

The regular meeting of the Mountain View Performing Arts Committee scheduled for March 17, 2021, has been canceled. A special meeting is now scheduled for March 24, 2021, via video conference.

• Cancellation of the March 17, 2021, regular meeting
• Special meeting rescheduled for March 24, 2021

City Council

The City Council will interview applicants for the newly established Public Safety Advisory Board. Members will also discuss the draft vision, priorities, and potential projects for the city's Strategic Plan. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the sale of real property on Gamel Way.

• Interviews for Public Safety Advisory Board applicants
• Discussion of draft vision and priorities for the City Strategic Plan
• Closed session regarding the sale of real property on Gamel Way
• Proclamations for Women's History Month and Equal Pay Day 2021

The City Council appointed seven applicants to the newly established Public Safety Advisory Board, with four-year terms for Kavita Aiyar, Derek Langton, Cleave Frink, and Joan Brodovsky, and two-year terms for Eva Tang, Kalwant Sandhu, and Jeannette Wang. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). The council also discussed the draft Strategic Plan vision and priorities, providing input to staff, but took no formal action on it.

• Appointed Kavita Aiyar to Public Safety Advisory Board, 4-year term (7-0)
• Appointed Derek Langton to Public Safety Advisory Board, 4-year term (7-0)
• Appointed Cleave Frink to Public Safety Advisory Board, 4-year term (7-0)
• Appointed Joan Brodovsky to Public Safety Advisory Board, 4-year term (7-0)
• Appointed Eva Tang to Public Safety Advisory Board, 2-year term (7-0)
• Appointed Kalwant Sandhu to Public Safety Advisory Board, 2-year term (7-0)
• Appointed Jeannette Wang to Public Safety Advisory Board, 2-year term (7-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The scheduled meeting for the Mountain View Board of Library Trustees on March 15, 2021, was canceled.

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The committee will review a request to modify previously approved permits for 1255 Pear Avenue. The project includes a new 231,210 square foot office building and 635 multi-family residential units. The plan also involves demolishing an existing 103,513 square foot industrial building on the 15.05-acre site.

• Permit modifications for 1255 Pear Avenue
• New 231,210 square foot office building
• 635 new multi-family residential units
• Demolition of a 103,513 square foot industrial building

The Administrative Zoning and Subdivision Committee held a joint hearing and recommended approval to the City Council for the development and subdivision portions of the project at 1255 Pear Avenue, proposed by The Sobrato Organization. No public comments were made. The recommendation was carried unanimously (3-0).

• Recommended approval of development portion of PL-2020-150 to City Council (3-0)
• Recommended approval of subdivision portion of PL-2020-150 to City Council (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed Google Middlefield Park Master Plan during a study session. The agenda includes a second reading of the Density Bonus Ordinance and the transfer of approximately $2,625,000 for water main replacements. The Council will also consider appointments and amendments to park land dedication ordinances.

• Review of Google Middlefield Park Master Plan
• Second reading and adoption of Density Bonus Ordinance
• Transfer of approximately $2,625,000 for water main/service line replacement
• Appointment of Heather Glaser as City Clerk
• Introduction of amendments to Park Land Dedication or Fees ordinance

The City Council unanimously appointed Heather Glaser as City Clerk and authorized the Mayor to execute her employment agreement, also adopting a revised salary plan. The council approved the entire consent calendar, which included adopting a density bonus ordinance, accepting public improvements for three developments, and authorizing bidding for a water main replacement project. A motion to introduce amendments to the park land dedication ordinance passed 5-2, with Councilmembers Hicks and Showalter dissenting. The meeting also included a study session on the Google Middlefield Park Master Plan and proclamations for COVID-19 Memorial Day and National Employee Recognition Day.

• Appointed Heather Glaser as City Clerk and authorized execution of her employment agreement (7-0).
• Approved the consent calendar, including the density bonus ordinance, water main project bidding, and acceptance of public improvements (7-0).
• Introduced amendments to the Park Land Dedication ordinance, setting a second reading for April 13, 2021 (5-2).
• Approved meeting minutes from February 23, 2021.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2.21 related to density bonus.
• Authorized bidding for the Annual Water Main/Service Line Replacement, Project 17-21.
• Accepted public improvements for developments at 2268 W El Camino Real, 1701/1707 W El Camino Real, and 600 Clyde Avenue.
• Accepted construction for West Middlefield Road Improvements, Project 19-35.

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Commission is reviewing recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Action Plan. These recommendations include allocating CDBG and General Fund dollars to public service applicants. The plan also covers approximately $3.7 million for capital projects, including the potential rehabilitation of the Crestview Hotel.

• Allocation of an estimated $340,000 in CDBG funds for FY 2021-22 and 2022-23
• Allocation of an estimated $171,000 in General Funds for FY 2021-22
• Allocation of approximately $3.7 million for capital projects, including the Crestview Hotel rehabilitation
• Approval of February 4, 2021, meeting minutes

The Human Relations Commission approved three motions recommending allocations for Fiscal Year 2021-22. They accepted staff recommendations for CDBG and HOME funding with modifications, including increases for the Bill Wilson Center and CSA and a reduction for Catholic Charities. They also approved $171,000 in General Fund public service allocations with a 10% reduction to some agencies, and approved approximately $3.7 million for capital projects, including potential rehabilitation of the Crestview Hotel. All recommendations are forwarded to the City Council.

• Approved minutes for February 4, 2021, with no corrections.
• Approved CDBG and HOME funding allocations for FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 with modifications: increased Bill Wilson Center to $70,000, increased CSA to $78,400, and reduced Catholic Charities to $15,600.
• Recommended City Council find a way to support Life Moves and the Day Workers Center for FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23.
• Approved $171,000 in General Fund public service allocations for FY 2021-22, with a 10% reduction to some agencies and a balance split between YWCA and Community School of Music and Arts.
• Approved approximately $3.7 million in CDBG and HOME funds for capital projects, including potential rehabilitation of the Crestview Hotel.

Environmental Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for 300-320 Moorpark Way to R2 residential. This change is proposed to align the property with the General Plan Land Use Map. The agenda also includes a review of the 2020 Housing Element Progress Report.

• Zoning map amendment at 300-320 Moorpark Way
• Review of 2020 Housing Element Progress Report
• Approval of January 20, 2021 meeting minutes

The Environmental Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that the City Council approve a zoning map amendment at 300-320 Moorpark Way, changing the zoning to R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) to align with the General Plan Land Use Map. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 20, 2021 meeting, with Commissioner Schmiesing absent. No public testimony was given on non-agenda items, and no public comment was made on the housing element progress report, which was discussed as new business.

• Approved minutes of January 20, 2021 (6-0, Schmiesing absent)
• Recommended City Council approve zoning map amendment at 300-320 Moorpark Way to R2 (7-0)
• Discussed 2020 Housing Element Progress Report and provided input to staff

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Zoning Administrator will consider a permit request for 1413 Grant Road. The proposal includes establishing an office use in an existing commercial building and making site and building improvements on the 0.44-acre project site.

• Permit request for office use at 1413 Grant Road
• Site and building improvements on a 0.44-acre project site
• Request for categorical exemption from CEQA review

The Administrative Zoning Hearing approved the project at 1413 Grant Road (PL-2019-335) with conditions. No public comments were made. The meeting was conducted via video conference due to the COVID-19 executive order.

• Approved 1413 Grant Road project with conditions (PL-2019-335)

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will provide input on a preferred alternative for the Grant Road and Sleeper Avenue Intersection Study. Members will also review the Pedestrian Master Plan and receive reports on sign placement procedures and TDA funding.

• Input on preferred alternative for Grant Road and Sleeper Avenue Intersection Study
• Report on sign placement standard operating procedures in City rights-of-way
• Information regarding Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funding
• Review of the current Pedestrian Master Plan
• Updates on the FY 2020-21 B/PAC Work Plan

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee recommended Alternative 2 for the Grant Road and Sleeper Avenue intersection study, which includes a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) and a pedestrian refuge. The motion passed 4-0-1, with one abstention. The committee also approved the January 27, 2021 meeting minutes with edits, and received informational updates on sign placement, TDA funding, and the Pedestrian Master Plan.

• Recommended Alternative 2 with PHB and pedestrian refuge for Grant Road/Sleeper Ave (4-0-1)
• Approved January 27, 2021 meeting minutes with edits (5-0)
• Confirmed sign placement SOP satisfies prior motion, recommended poles closer to curb
• Received TDA Article 3 funding information
• Received Pedestrian Master Plan update with comments
• No changes to FY 2020-21 work plan

Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

The Commission will review the revised San Antonio Mini-Park Conceptual Plan and consider a recommendation to commit $300,000 to the project. The meeting also includes discussion of proposed budget requests for the Community Services Department for Fiscal Year 2021-22.

• Review of San Antonio Mini-Park Conceptual Plan (Project 20-48)
• Recommendation to commit $300,000 from Park Land Dedication Fund to San Antonio Park
• Discussion of Community Services Department proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22
• Recommendation to commit $895,000 from Park Land Dedication Fund to two projects

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended Plan F for the San Antonio Mini-Park (Project 20-48) to the City Council, with a request for cohesive design elements like metal fencing and native plants. They also recommended committing an additional $300,000 from the Park Land Dedication Fund, bringing the total project cost to $2,129,000. Additionally, the commission recommended $895,000 from the same fund for two FY 2021-22 budget projects. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Plan F as recommendation for San Antonio Mini-Park (5-0)
• Recommended $300,000 additional funding for Project 20-48, total $2,129,000 (5-0)
• Recommended $895,000 for two FY 2021-22 projects from Park Land Dedication Fund (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review proposed site modifications and a heritage tree removal permit for the Google LLC project. The meeting also includes an update on a residential development at 555 West Middlefield Road and a temporary rent reduction for Silicon Shores. Additionally, the Council will discuss proposed fencing by the Mountain View Whisman School District.

• Site modifications and removal of 31 heritage trees at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
• Relocation of public areas at 2000 North Shoreline Boulevard
• Temporary 2 percent rent reduction for Silicon Shores due to COVID-19
• Update on the residential development project at 555 West Middlefield Road
• Feedback on Mountain View Whisman School District's proposed perimeter fencing

The City Council approved modifications to Google's projects at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway and 2000 North Shoreline Boulevard, including removal of 31 heritage trees, and authorized an amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement with Google. The council also approved a resolution to vacate a public easement at 939 West El Camino Real, and approved a letter to the Mountain View Whisman School District regarding proposed fencing with specific edits.

• Approved Resolution No. 18539 for site modifications and removal of 31 heritage trees at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 18540 for relocation of publicly accessible areas at 2000 North Shoreline Boulevard (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement with Google LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 18541 ordering vacation of public easement at 939 West El Camino Real (7-0)
• Approved letter to Mountain View Whisman School District regarding proposed fencing with edits (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including appointments to advisory bodies and lease modification for Silicon Shores (7-0)

Rental Housing Committee

The committee will consider decisions on several housing petition appeals. Members will also hold a study session regarding the process for temporary upward rent adjustments related to capital improvements. The agenda includes reviews of consumer price indices and quarterly financial expenditures.

• Appeal decisions for Petitions 2021002, 2021003, 2021005, 2021006, 2021008 and 2021009
• Study session on capital improvement petition processes for rent adjustments
• Review of Consumer Price Indices for fair return calculations
• Review of quarterly financial expenditures through December 31, 2020

The Rental Housing Committee voted to adopt a tentative appeal decision that affirmed the Hearing Officer's rent reduction for loss of pool access and lawn access, but granted the landlord's appeal on several elements, including reversing the rent reduction for lack of management response and loss of grassy recreation area. The committee also remanded issues related to the fitness center and the measurement for restoration of services. No public hearings were held, and two agenda items were moved to the next meeting.

• Adopted tentative appeal decision affirming rent reduction for pool access (B.1) and lawn access (B.3), with remand for clarification on pool reduction amount
• Granted appeal and remanded fitness center issue (B.2) to Hearing Officer to determine if landlord could have reopened it and value of reduction
• Granted appeal and remanded B.4 to establish measurement for when housing service restored or fee eliminated
• Granted appeal and reversed rent reduction for lack of management response (B.5)
• Granted appeal and reversed rent reduction for loss of grassy recreation area (B.6)
• Moved agenda items 8.2 (CPI review) and 8.3 (quarterly financial expenditures) to March 22, 2021 meeting

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review the draft Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Rubric and library performance measures. The meeting also includes a review of webpage information and the Library Director's Report. Additionally, the Board will consider approving previous meeting minutes and accepting a donation for outreach programs.

• Review of draft Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Rubric
• Review of Library Six-Month Performance Measures
• $25.00 donation for Outreach Programs
• Approval of January 25, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Library Trustees approved the minutes from the January 25, 2021 meeting, accepted a $25 donation for outreach programs, and approved a draft Diversity, Equity & Inclusion rubric as an internal mechanism for trustees to review policies. The board also discussed library performance measures and webpage/calendar information but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved minutes from January 25, 2021 meeting (4-0, 1 absent)
• Accepted $25 donation from Eileen Tenney in memory of Gladys Anenson for outreach programs (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved draft Diversity, Equity & Inclusion rubric with edits as internal mechanism (4-0, 1 absent)

Performing Arts Committee

The regular meeting of the Performing Arts Committee scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2021, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2021.

Board of Library Trustees

The scheduled meeting for the Mountain View Board of Library Trustees on February 15, 2021, was canceled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Mountain View City Council will hold a special meeting via video conference on February 12, 2021. The agenda is limited to a closed session regarding the appointment of a City Clerk. No other substantive business items are listed for this meeting.

• Public employee appointment for the position of City Clerk

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Clerk, as allowed under California Government Code. No public comment was received, and no decisions were announced in open session. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive public actions.

• Held closed session for City Clerk appointment (no public vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 p.m.

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Administrative Zoning Hearing will consider a request for a new roof-mounted telecommunications facility at an apartment complex. The project is located at 1929 Crisanto Avenue on a 4.72-acre site. The meeting also includes standard procedures such as oral communications from the public.

• Development Review Permit for a new roof-mounted telecommunications facility at 1929 Crisanto Avenue

The Administrative Zoning Hearing approved the consent calendar, which included a single item for AT&T at 1929 Crisanto Avenue. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved consent calendar including AT&T item at 1929 Crisanto Avenue

Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

The Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board will meet via video conference to discuss local forestry matters. The agenda includes an appeal regarding the removal of one heritage tree at 615 Cuesta Drive. Additionally, the board will review the five-year update to the 2015 Community Tree Master Plan.

• Heritage tree removal appeal: 615 Cuesta Drive
• Update to the 2015 Community Tree Master Plan
• Approval of January 13, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider a new Density Bonus Ordinance and review the midyear budget status report. The agenda includes approving $609,214 in CARES Act funding for COVID-19 rent relief. The Council will also address various budget adjustments for emergency expenses and inspection services.

• Introduction of a new Density Bonus Ordinance
• Approval of $609,214 in CDBG CARES Act funding for rent relief
• $2,100,000 increase for building and fire plan checking services
• Budget adjustments for COVID-19 emergency expenses and IT mitigation
• Final map approval for 410-414 Sierra Vista Avenue

The City Council approved the 2021 legislative program priorities, adding transportation as a priority area, and adopted the midyear budget adjustments, including $500,000 for COVID-19 expenses and various fund appropriations. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved 2021 legislative priorities with transportation added (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 for COVID-19 emergency expenses (7-0)
• Approved $2.1M increase for building/fire plan checking contracts (7-0)
• Approved $609,214 CDBG CARES Act funding for rent relief (7-0)
• Introduced density bonus ordinance, second reading set for March 9 (7-0)
• Approved $61,575 amendment for Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (7-0)
• Approved $400,000 for overhire positions in Finance (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 18538 for classification and salary plan amendment (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a team-building and strategic planning retreat. Members will engage in facilitated discussions regarding council roles, communication styles, and the city's vision and mission statement.

• Facilitated City Council Team Building Session
• Facilitated City Council Strategic Planning Session

The City Council held a special meeting as a team-building and strategic planning retreat, with no formal decisions made. The session included facilitated discussions on communication and decision-making styles, as well as the city's vision, mission, and strategic priorities. Public comment was taken, but no votes or actions were taken.

• No formal decisions made; retreat only

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Commission will receive oral updates from the Safe Parking and Immigrant Resources subcommittees. No action will be taken on these items during this meeting. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the January 7, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of January 7, 2021, meeting minutes
• Safe Parking Subcommittee update
• Immigrant Resources Needs and Assets Subcommittee update

Environmental Planning Commission

The Environmental Planning Commission will hold study sessions regarding the Google Middlefield Park Master Plan and a residential project at 555 West Middlefield Road. These sessions involve reviewing proposed residential units, office space, and new parkland.

• Google Middlefield Park Master Plan: proposed 1,675 to 1,900 residential units and up to 10.5 acres of parks
• 555 West Middlefield Road Residential Project: proposed 329-unit addition to an existing development
• Proposed 1.34-acre public park at 555 West Middlefield Road

The Environmental Planning Commission held study sessions on two projects: the Google Middlefield Park Master Plan and the 555 West Middlefield Road Residential Project. No formal decisions were made; the commission provided input to city staff on both projects. The meeting was procedural, with no votes or approvals.

• Held study session on Google Middlefield Park Master Plan; provided input to staff
• Held study session on 555 West Middlefield Road Residential Project; provided input to staff

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to conduct interviews for the City Clerk position. The remainder of the agenda contains only procedural information regarding meeting logistics.

• Candidate interviews for the City Clerk position

The City Council met in a special closed session to conduct candidate interviews for the City Clerk position. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only action was the closed session announcement and adjournment.

• Held closed session for City Clerk candidate interviews (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting via video conference. The agenda is limited to a closed session for interviewing candidates for the City Clerk position.

• Interviews for the City Clerk position

Administrative Zoning Hearing

The Zoning Administrator will review several development requests, including a permit for a cannabis business on Polaris Avenue. The agenda also includes the expansion of an existing fitness center in the San Antonio Center and site modifications at Google campus locations. Additionally, a request for a heritage tree removal permit will be considered.

• Permit reconsideration for 724 square foot cannabis business at 229 Polaris Avenue
• Expansion of 24-Hour Fitness into retail space at 550 Showers Drive
• Removal of 31 Heritage trees at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
• Relocation of public areas within a 595,000 square foot office building at 2000 North Shoreline Boulevard

The Administrative Zoning Hearing approved the consent calendar item at 500 Showers Drive, approved with conditions the project at 229 Polaris Avenue, and recommended approval to the City Council for projects at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway and 2000 North Shoreline Boulevard. No public comments were made on the first two items, while representatives from Google spoke on the latter two.

• Approved consent calendar item at 500 Showers Drive (PL-2020-080)
• Approved with conditions project at 229 Polaris Avenue (PL-2019-329)
• Recommended approval to City Council for 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway (PL-2020-022)
• Recommended approval to City Council for 2000 North Shoreline Boulevard (PL-2020-095)

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will elect its 2021 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Members will also review the fiscal year 2020-21 work plan and analyze pedestrian and bicycle collision data from early 2020. Additionally, a recommendation for a VTA representative will be discussed.

• Election of 2021 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Review of Local Road Safety Plan crash data analysis
• Presentation on Brown Act and updated committee manual
• Recommendation for VTA Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee representative
• Approval of December 2, 2020 meeting minutes

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee unanimously elected Lada Adamic as Chair and Valerie Fenwick as Vice Chair for 2021. It also voted to recommend Adamic as Mountain View's representative to the VTA Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee through June 2022. The committee heard presentations on the Brown Act, the Local Road Safety Plan, and VTA updates, and added a work plan item on sign placement for the narrow streets program.

• Elected Lada Adamic as 2021 Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Valerie Fenwick as 2021 Vice Chair (5-0)
• Recommended Lada Adamic to City Council for VTA BPAC appointment (5-0)
• Added work plan item on sign placement guidelines for narrow streets program (5-0)
• Approved December 2, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Council will consider directing staff to facilitate the acquisition of the Crestview Hotel for housing needs. They will also review the allocation of CARES Act funds toward rent relief and COVID-19 response services. Additionally, the agenda includes an urgency ordinance regarding residential eviction protections.

• Directing staff to facilitate acquisition of Crestview Hotel at 901 East El Camino Real
• $609,214 in CARES Act funding for a COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
• $265,800 in CARES Act funds for isolation services and grocery gift cards
• Urgency Ordinance to temporarily suspend evictions for nonpayment of rent
• Authorizing bids for City Hall locker room renovations

The City Council directed staff to work with Santa Clara County to facilitate the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Crestview Hotel at 901 East El Camino Real to address housing needs, including for homeless or displaced tenants. The council also adopted an urgency ordinance extending residential eviction protections, approved CARES Act funding allocations, and nominated Councilmember Matichak as VTA Board Alternate.

• Directed staff to work with County to acquire/rehabilitate Crestview Hotel (7-0)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1.21 extending residential eviction protections (7-0)
• Approved $609,214 CDBG-CV3 for COVID-19 rent relief (7-0)
• Appropriated ~$265,800 CARES Act funds for quarantine, CSA team, gift cards (7-0)
• Nominated Councilmember Matichak as VTA Board Alternate (7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar except items 4.2 and 4.8 (7-0)
• Approved plans for City Hall Locker Room Renovation and authorized bidding
• Adopted Resolution No. 18534 amending Council Policy K-2

Rental Housing Committee

The committee is considering a plan to expand the Rent Stabilization Program's staffing with an additional analyst and an upgraded administrative role. Members will also hold a study session regarding the petition process for temporary upward rent adjustments.

• Proposal to add one FTE analyst position and upgrade an administrative assistant role
• Study session on the Capital Improvement Petition Process for temporary rent adjustments
• Review of Consumer Price Indices for fair return calculations
• Update on recent legislation, proposed legislation, and relevant case law

The Rental Housing Committee approved expanding CSFRA staffing with one additional Senior Management Analyst and upgrading an Office Assistant position. They also moved the Bi-Annual Review of Consumer Price Indices to the February 22, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the capital improvement petition process was only discussed.

• Approved adding 1 FTE Senior Management Analyst and upgrading Office Assistant I/II to Secretary (6-0)
• Moved Bi-Annual Review of Consumer Price Indices to February 22, 2021 meeting (6-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet via video conference to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The agenda includes reviews of the Library Behavior Policy and a Diversity Equity & Inclusion Rubric. The Board will also approve December 7, 2020 meeting minutes and acknowledge several donations.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review and approval of Library Behavior Policy
• Review of Diversity Equity & Inclusion Rubric
• Approval of December 7, 2020 meeting minutes
• Donations including $500 for youth programs

The Board of Library Trustees approved the Library Behavior Policy with edits, accepted multiple donations totaling $2,250, and elected Max Beckman-Harned as Chair and Paul Donahue as Vice-Chair. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also discussed a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion rubric but took no formal action.

• Approved Library Behavior Policy with edits (5-0)
• Elected Max Beckman-Harned as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Paul Donahue as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Accepted donations totaling $2,250 (5-0)
• Approved December 7, 2020 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Performing Arts Committee

The Performing Arts Committee will elect a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Members will also hear updates on a proposed film festival and a webinar regarding children and media. Additionally, the committee will review active ad hoc committees and revenue reports.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Update on 'Children and Media' webinar
• Update on Mountain View Film Festival 2021 proposal
• Review of active Ad Hoc Committees
• PAC revenue and expense spreadsheet review

The Performing Arts Committee approved the November 18, 2020 minutes, elected Carol Donahue as Chair and Erin Brewster as Vice Chair for 2021, and allowed the Mountain View Film Festival 2021 Subcommittee to work with City staff on recruitment flyers, with final approval by the MVCPA Executive Director. The committee also added Ryan Lewis to the film festival subcommittee. No action was taken on the Art for Younger Children item.

• Approved November 18, 2020 minutes (3-0)
• Elected Carol Donahue as Chair and Erin Brewster as Vice Chair for 2021 (3-0)
• Allowed film festival subcommittee to create recruitment flyers with final approval by MVCPA Executive Director (3-0)
• Added Ryan Lewis to Mountain View Film Festival 2021 Subcommittee (3-0)

Environmental Planning Commission

The Environmental Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Density Bonus Ordinance. The Commission is also scheduled to elect its Chair and Vice Chair for 2021 and approve meeting minutes from November and December 2020.

• Public hearing on Density Bonus Ordinance
• Election of 2021 EPC Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of November 18, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approval of December 2, 20020 meeting minutes

The Environmental Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing the density bonus regulations, with a modification to specify requirements for developments that do not provide enough affordable units. The commission also approved the minutes from November 18 and December 2, 2020, and elected Bill Cranston as Chair and Kammy Lo as Vice Chair for 2021.

• Approved minutes of Nov 18 and Dec 2, 2020 (7-0)
• Recommended density bonus ordinance repeal and replacement with modification to 36.45.75(g) (7-0)
• Elected Bill Cranston as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Kammy Lo as Vice Chair (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting via video conference. During a closed session, the Council will consider the appointment of a new City Clerk.

• Appointment of City Clerk

The City Council met in a special video conference session and immediately entered closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Clerk. No public comment was received, and no announcement was made following the closed session. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions or public actions.

• Held closed session for City Clerk appointment (no action announced)

Board of Library Trustees

The January 18, 2021, meeting of the Mountain View Board of Library Trustees was canceled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

The Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board will review a conceptual plan for San Antonio Mini-Park and select potential names for the site. The boards will also consider an appeal regarding a heritage tree at 1610 Yale Drive. Additionally, the commission will elect its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• Heritage Tree Appeal at 1610 Yale Drive
• San Antonio Mini-Park conceptual plan review
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The commission denied an appeal to remove a heritage tree at 610 Yale Drive, upholding staff's decision. They also asked staff to return with additional design options for the San Antonio Mini-Park and recommended naming it Fayette Park. New officers were elected.

• Denied appeal to remove heritage tree at 610 Yale Drive (5-0)
• Asked staff to return with additional options for San Antonio Mini-Park design (5-0)
• Recommended naming new park Fayette Park (5-0)
• Elected Joe Mitchner as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Ronit Bryant as Vice Chair (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct elections for the positions of Mayor and Vice Mayor. The meeting also includes oaths of office for several councilmembers and proclamations for outgoing members.

• Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Oath of Office for Councilmembers Margaret Abe-Koga, Sally J. Lieber, Lisa Matichak, and Pat Showalter
• Proclamations for outgoing members Chris Clark, John McAlister, and Margaret Abe-Koga
• Approval of December 8, 2020, meeting minutes

The City Council held its annual reorganization, electing Ellen Kamei as Mayor and Lucas Ramirez as Vice Mayor by unanimous votes. The council also approved the consent calendar, including the December 8, 2020 minutes, and administered oaths to newly elected and re-elected councilmembers and advisory body members.

• Elected Ellen Kamei as Mayor (unanimous)
• Elected Lucas Ramirez as Vice Mayor (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including December 8, 2020 minutes (7-0)
• Administered oath of office to councilmembers Abe-Koga, Lieber, Matichak, and Showalter
• Swore in advisory body members for Groups A and B

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Commission will hold elections for its Chair and Vice Chair positions for 2021. The commission will also consider subcommittee appointments and review recommendations from the Immigrant Resources Needs and Assets Subcommittee.

• Election of Commission Chair
• Election of Commission Vice Chair
• Subcommittee Appointments
• Immigrant Resources Needs and Assets Subcommittee recommendations
• Approval of December 3, 2020 minutes