Sunnyvale public meetings in 2022

Housing and Human Services Commission

The Housing and Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 28, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2023, via telepresence.

• Notice of meeting cancellation

Arts Commission

This agenda contains only a notice of cancellation for the December 21, 2022, meeting. The next Arts Commission meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2023.

• Cancellation of the December 21, 2022, regular meeting

Sustainability Commission

The commission will receive a presentation on the annual progress of the Climate Action Playbook. Members will also conduct an annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected and appointed officials. Additionally, staff will present an updated Annual Work Plan.

• Climate Action Playbook Annual Progress Update
• Annual Review of Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials
• Approval of November 21, 2022, meeting minutes
• Updated Annual Work Plan December 2022

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from November 21, 2022, and formally declared that members have read and will abide by the 2022 Code of Ethics. Staff provided progress updates on the Climate Action Playbook and Game Plan 2028.

• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved declaration to abide by the 2022 Code of Ethics (5-0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The regular meeting of the Sunnyvale Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission scheduled for December 15, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2023.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will consider a conceptual design for the Community Center Grounds Renovation Project. The meeting also includes reviews of the 2022 Master Work Plan and the annual Code of Ethics.

• Conceptual design recommendation for Community Center Grounds Renovation Project
• Review and approval of the 2022 Master Work Plan
• Annual review and acceptance of the Code of Ethics
• Approval of October 12, 2022 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the preferred concept plan for the Community Center Grounds Renovation Project. The commission also approved the 2023 Master Work Plan and accepted the Code of Ethics.

• Recommended City Council approval of the Community Center Grounds Renovation Project Preferred Concept Plan (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Master Work Plan (4-0)
• Reviewed and accepted Code of Ethics (4-0)
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Housing and Human Services Commission

The Commission will consider a recommendation to City Council regarding the Non-Residential Housing Mitigation Fee Nexus Study. This includes potential fee increases for Office/R&D developments. The agenda also includes an annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct.

• Proposed increase of housing impact fees for Office/R&D development to $11 per square foot for the first 25,000 square feet and $22 per square foot thereafter
• Approval of the 2023 Draft Master Work Plan
• Annual review of the City Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials

The Commission recommended that City Council adopt a modified fee schedule for office and R&D development. They also approved the 2023 Draft Master Work Plan and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Recommended increasing Office/R&D housing impact fees to $15 per sq ft for the first 10,000 sq ft and $30 per sq ft for remaining space (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Draft Master Work Plan (6-0-1)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-1)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator will consider a use permit to allow a meeting facility for a fraternal organization within an existing industrial building. The project is located at 922 Weddell Court. Staff recommends approval with recommended conditions.

• Use Permit for a meeting facility at 922 Weddell Court
• Proposed Moose Lodge assembly-community serving use

The Zoning Administrator approved a use permit to allow a fraternal organization (Moose Lodge) to operate a meeting facility within an existing industrial building. The project was approved with the conditions listed in Attachment 4 of the staff report.

• Approved Use Permit for meeting facility at 922 Weddell Court

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

This notice announces a special community meeting for a sustainability speaker series. The session focuses on sustainable food gardening in backyards. No legislative or policy decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Sustainability Speaker Series: Sustainable Food Gardening in Our Own Backyards

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding firearms on city property and in sensitive places. The Council is also set to award a $2,777,172.20 contract for the Safe Routes to School program. Additionally, officials will discuss extending COVID-19 emergency declarations.

• Award of $2,777,172.20 contract to Redgwick Construction Co. for Safe Routes to School
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 3204-22 regarding firearms on city property and in sensitive places
• Rejection of all bids for the Playground Equipment Replacement 2022 Project
• Extension of the City’s local emergency declaration for COVID-19
• $100,000 budget increase for legal services for the Successor Agency

The City Council approved a $21.8M budget modification and a 6% salary increase for the City Manager. The Council also introduced ordinances regarding firearms on city property, accessory dwelling units, and parking minimums. A request for loan forgiveness from Second Harvest of Silicon Valley was not approved.

• Approved Budget Modification No. 8 in the amount of $21,845,844 (7-0)
• Approved 6% salary increase and $15,000 deferred compensation for City Manager (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3204-22 regarding firearms on city property (6-1)
• Denied CDBG loan forgiveness for Second Harvest of Silicon Valley (7-0)
• Awarded $2,777,172.20 contract to Redgwick Construction Co. for Safe Routes to School (7-0)
• Introduced ordinances for Accessory Dwelling Units, Parking Minimums, and Large Family Child Care Homes (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 budget increase for Goldfarb & Lipman legal services (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to allow modifications of legal non-conforming dwellings in non-residential zones (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan to allow additional residential units and office square footage at several South Mathilda Avenue locations. The meeting also includes a study session regarding two new homes at 258 West California Avenue. Additionally, the commission will consider a request to delay a hearing for a hotel project on Oakmead Parkway until January 2023.

• Specific Plan Amendment for properties at 510, 528, 562, and 568 S. Mathilda Avenue
• Proposed construction of two new homes at 258 West California Avenue
• Request to continue the 1220 Oakmead Parkway hotel hearing to January 9, 2023
• Annual Review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt amendments to the General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan to allow more residential units and office space in Block 20. A request for a hotel project at 1220 Oakmead Parkway was continued to a future meeting. The commission also approved the consent calendar.

• Recommended approval of General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan amendments for Block 20 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar, including November 28, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Continued hotel project hearing at 1220 Oakmead Parkway to January 9, 2023 (6-0)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The commission is meeting to review the Draft 2023 Master Work Plan and conduct an annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected and appointed officials. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from August 3, 2022.

• Approval of the Draft 2023 Master Work Plan (Item 22-1115)
• Annual Review of Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials (Item 22-1116)
• Approval of August 3, 2022, meeting minutes (Item 22-1117)

The Commission approved its 2023 Master Work Plan and completed the annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials. The body also approved the meeting minutes from August 3, 2022.

• Approved Draft Heritage Preservation Commission 2023 Master Work Plan (6-0)
• Approved Annual Review of Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials (6-0)
• Approved Draft Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2022 (4-0-2)

City Council

The City Council will consider a revised study for a cricket stadium at Baylands Park and an ordinance regarding firearms on city property. The meeting also includes discussions on utility billing contracts and minimum wage updates.

• New utility billing services contract with Infosend, Inc. up to $2,700,000
• Ratification of automobile broker services contract up to $800,000
• Study for a revised cricket stadium proposal at Baylands Park
• Ordinance regarding possession and carrying of firearms on city property
• Update pay rates to reflect the $17.95 per hour minimum wage

The City Council introduced an ordinance to limit the possession and carrying of firearms on city property and in sensitive places. The Council also approved a conditional study for a revised cricket stadium at Baylands Park and awarded several service contracts.

• Introduced ordinance restricting firearms on city property with exceptions for family child care homes and active military on duty (6-1)
• Approved revised cricket stadium study at Baylands Park if American Cricket Enterprises shares costs up to $50,000 (7-0)
• Awarded $2.7M utility billing services contract to Infosend, Inc. (7-0)
• Ratified automobile broker services contract with Frederick Burton Johnson dba Interstate Auto Sales not to exceed $800,000 (7-0)
• Updated pay rates for casual/temporary staff to $17.95 per hour and increased Mayor and Councilmember stipends (7-0)
• Approved city response to the 2022 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury report (7-0)
• Removed the process for City Council Colleague Memorandums to propose new agenda items (6-1)
• Denied extension of the Colleague Memorandum process until January 1, 2024 (3-4)

Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Distribution Subcommittee

The subcommittee will consider recommending 2023 funding levels for neighborhood and community event grants to the City Council. The agenda also includes a request to approve meeting minutes from August 17, 2022.

• Recommendation of 2023 Neighborhood and Community Event Grant funding levels to City Council
• Approval of August 17, 2022, subcommittee meeting minutes

The subcommittee approved grant applications with funding levels totaling $34,000 for 2023. These recommendations will be sent to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved August 17, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $34,000 in total grant distributions for 2023 (3-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to consider the approval of the 2023 Master Work Plan. The board will also review and approve the meeting minutes from November 7, 2022.

• Approval of 2023 Master Work Plan (Item 22-1126)
• Approval of November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (Item 22-1125)

The Board of Library Trustees approved the 2023 Master Work Plan following a public hearing with no testimony. The board also approved the meeting minutes from November 7, 2022.

• Approved 2023 Master Work Plan (4-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator is reviewing a request to construct a 9’-1” tall fence in the front yard of a single-family residence. The project is located at 1492 Flamingo Way. Staff recommends approving the permit with specific conditions.

• Use permit for a 9’-1” tall fence at 1492 Flamingo Way

The Zoning Administrator approved a Use Permit to construct a fence at 1492 Flamingo Way. The approval includes conditions requiring the removal of debris from the property. The fence is 9 feet tall from the curb but approximately 6 feet 4 inches from the finished grade.

• Approved Use Permit for 9’-1” tall fence at 1492 Flamingo Way with conditions in Attachment 3, Attachment 7, and Memo Attachment 8

City Council

The City Council will review several contract amendments, including legal services for ongoing litigation. The agenda also includes approvals for infrastructure improvements and public safety equipment.

• $779,224 contract for pedestrian and bike infrastructure improvements
• Contracts up to $5,000,000, $3,000,000, and $1,000,000 for Water Pollution Control Plant polymers
• $250,000 increase to legal services contract for ongoing litigation
• Ordinance increasing authorized public safety drones from two to three
• 50% reduction in fees for the 2022 Art and Wine Festival

The City Council established a Human Relations Commission and approved several infrastructure and service contracts. The council also voted to dissolve the Board of Building Code Appeals and appointed members to the Heritage Preservation and Housing and Human Services commissions.

• Established Human Relations Commission (5-2)
• Approved $779,224 contract to J.J.R. Construction, Inc. for pedestrian and bike improvements
• Awarded three polymer purchase contracts for Water Pollution Control Plant not-to-exceed $9M total
• Approved $250,000 increase to Downey Brand legal services contract
• Approved 50% reduction ($9,139.02) in fees for Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce 2022 Art and Wine Festival
• Directed staff to dissolve Board of Building Code Appeals and have City Council serve as Local Appeals Board (7-0)
• Approved temporary location for 'Heads' art project for up to 3 years (7-0)
• Appointed Ashmita Rajkumar, Rutawari Sharma, and Helen Lei to city commissions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing recommendations for the City Council to amend the Sunnyvale Municipal Code. These updates involve state legislation regarding accessory dwelling units, parking minimums, and large family child care homes. The commission will also consider allowing modifications to certain non-conforming dwellings in non-residential zones.

• Recommendation to allow modifications of legal non-conforming single-family and two-family dwellings in non-residential zones
• Recommendation for ordinances related to accessory dwelling units, parking minimums, and large family child care homes
• Approval of November 14, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved recommendations to the City Council to update municipal codes regarding accessory dwelling units, parking minimums, and large family childcare homes to comply with state law. It also recommended allowing modifications to legal non-conforming single- and two-family dwellings in non-residential zones.

• Approved recommendation to allow modifications of legal non-conforming single- and two-family dwellings in non-residential zoning districts (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to adopt urgency interim and permanent ordinances for Accessory Dwelling Units (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to adopt urgency interim and permanent ordinances for parking minimums (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to introduce an ordinance regarding Large Family Child Care Homes (6-0)
• Approved Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2022 (5-0)

Housing and Human Services Commission

The Housing and Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 23, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2022, via telepresence.

Sustainability Commission

The Sunnyvale Sustainability Commission is meeting to review and potentially approve the 2023 Annual Work Plan. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding Zero Waste Program updates.

• Approval of the 2023 Annual Work Plan
• Presentation on Zero Waste Program Updates
• Approval of October 17, 2022, meeting minutes

The Sustainability Commission approved its 2023 Annual Work Plan and the meeting minutes from October 17, 2022. The commission also received a presentation on the City's Zero Waste Program updates regarding policy implementation and outreach.

• Approved 2023 Annual Work Plan (4-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Sunnyvale Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will review the City Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected and appointed officials. The commission will also consider approving the draft 2023 Master Work Plan. Staff will present reports regarding the 2022 annual work plan and active items list.

• Approval of Draft BPAC 2023 Master Work Plan
• Review of City Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials
• Approval of October 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Report on the 2022 Annual Work Plan

The Commission approved the 2023 Master Work Plan with a modification to include a study session on sidewalk conditions, repairs, and ADA upgrades. The body also acknowledged the City Code of Ethics and Conduct and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Draft BPAC 2023 Master Work Plan with added study session on sidewalk conditions, repairs, and ADA upgrades (5-0)
• Acknowledged receipt and review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials (5-0)
• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator hearing scheduled for November 16, 2022, was canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 30, 2022.

Arts Commission

The Sunnyvale Arts Commission will meet to approve October 19, 2022, meeting minutes. The commission will also conduct an annual review of the Code of Ethics. Additionally, staff will present proposed study issues for 2024.

• Approval of October 19, 2022, meeting minutes
• Annual review and acceptance of Code of Ethics
• Review and approval of 2023 Master Work Plan
• Presentation of proposed 2024 study issues

The Arts Commission approved the 2023 Master Work Plan and accepted the Code of Ethics. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from October 19, 2022. Staff announced that the December meeting will be cancelled.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Reviewed and accepted Code of Ethics (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Master Work Plan (5-0)

Housing and Human Services Commission

The Commission will review draft requests for proposals regarding CDBG human services and housing grants. Members will also consider a loan forgiveness request from Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. Additionally, the body will discuss a recommendation to City Council regarding the state's Prohousing Designation Program.

• Review of two draft RFPs for CDBG Human Services and Housing/Capital Projects grants
• CDBG loan forgiveness request from Second Harvest of Silicon Valley ($47,569.86)
• Recommendation to City Council regarding the State of California's Prohousing Designation Program

The Commission recommended that City Council deny a full loan forgiveness request from Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, suggesting instead to waive accrued interest and negotiate a repayment plan for the $25,000 principal. The Commission also recommended that the City apply for the State of California’s Prohousing Designation Program.

• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council deny full CDBG loan forgiveness for Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, instead forgoing accrued interest and negotiating repayment of $25,000 principal (6-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize application for the State of California’s Prohousing Designation Program (6-0)
• Reviewed draft RFPs for FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 CDBG grants; no changes recommended

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a design review for a new two-story home and accessory dwelling unit at 691 Toyon Avenue. The commission will also address a request to postpone a hearing regarding downtown specific plan amendments on S. Mathilda Avenue. Additionally, the body will review the 2023 annual work plan.

• Design review for a new two-story single-family home and 790 square foot ADU at 691 Toyon Avenue
• Request to postpone a hearing regarding downtown specific plan amendments on S. Mathilda Avenue
• Approval of the 2023 Planning Commission Annual Work Plan

The Planning Commission approved a design review for a two-story single-family home and accessory dwelling unit with modified conditions. The commission also approved the 2023 Annual Work Plan and postponed a specific plan amendment for S. Mathilda Avenue.

• Approved 2023 Planning Commission Annual Work Plan (7-0)
• Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Continued discussion on Specific Plan and General Plan amendments for 510, 528, 562, and 568 S. Mathilda Avenue to December 12, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved Design Review for 691 Toyon Avenue with modified conditions including opaque north side yard windows and a five-foot side yard setback from the existing garage (6-1)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The regular meeting of the Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for November 9, 2022, via telepresence, has been cancelled. No agenda items were presented for this session.

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will hold a preliminary discussion regarding the 2023 Master Work Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation on annual library statistics and trends. Additionally, the Board will consider approving the meeting minutes from August 1, 2022.

• Preliminary discussion of 2023 Master Work Plan
• Presentation of annual library statistics and trends
• Approval of August 1, 2022, meeting minutes

The Board approved the meeting minutes from August 1, 2022. Members held a preliminary discussion regarding the 2023 Master Work Plan and reviewed annual library statistics and trends.

• Approved August 1, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Sunnyvale City Council will hold a special meeting for board and commission interviews. The council will also conduct a study session regarding potential gun safety measures in the city.

• Board and Commission Interviews (22-0048A)
• Discussion Regarding Potential Gun Safety Measures in Sunnyvale (22-1036B)

The City Council conducted interviews for vacancies on the Housing and Human Services Commission and the Heritage Preservation Commission. The Council also held a study session to discuss potential gun safety measures, including liability insurance, sensitive places, and background checks. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Heritage Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission scheduled for November 2, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2022.

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the Sunnyvale Clean Water Program and review priority needs for human services. The agenda also includes several building code updates and a large budget modification for water pollution plant construction.

• $83,217,755 budget modification for the Water Pollution Control Plant project
• $1,038,000 contract to Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for dilemma zone detection
• $135,000 in supplemental funding for human services grants
• Adoption of 2022 California Fire and Building Codes
• Performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney

The City Council awarded a major construction contract for the Water Pollution Control Plant and approved several studies to increase housing and office capacity in the Peery Park area. Council also adopted updated building and fire codes and increased the authorized number of police drones. Additional funding for human services grants was approved.

• Awarded $277,872,751 contract to Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Water Pollution Control Plant project (7-0)
• Approved $135,000 in supplemental funding for Human Services Grants for FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 (7-0)
• Initiated Specific Plan Amendment studies for Peery Park to allow more office/industrial space and housing units (7-0)
• Approved ordinance to increase authorized public safety drones from two to three (7-0)
• Awarded $1,038,000 contract to Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for Dilemma Zone Detection Phase II (7-0)
• Adopted 2022 California Fire Code and various 2022 California Building Standards Codes (7-0)
• Initiated General Plan Amendment study for 665 South Knickerbocker Drive to consider residential use (7-0)
• Extended the City's Declaration of Local Emergency for COVID-19 (7-0)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator will consider a use permit for a collision repair center and tenant improvements at 1235 Elko Dr. The project involves an existing industrial development. Staff recommends approval of the permit with recommended conditions.

• Use permit for a collision repair center and tenant improvements at 1235 Elko Dr.

The Zoning Administrator approved a use permit for a collision repair center and tenant improvements at an existing industrial development. The approval included updated conditions of approval provided via a staff memo.

• Approved Use Permit for collision repair center at 1235 Elko Dr. (File #: 2022-7156)

Housing and Human Services Commission

The commission will review priority needs for human services and recommend actions to the City Council. This includes approving a list of priority needs and recommending $135,000 in supplemental grant funding for fiscal years 2023/24 and 2024/25.

• $135,000 in supplemental funding for human services grants
• Biennial review of priority needs for human services
• Approval of September 21, 2022, meeting minutes
• Housing element update discussion

The Commission recommended that City Council approve a list of priority needs and provide $135,000 in supplemental funding for human services grants for FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25, including an annual inflationary increase.

• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of priority needs list from the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan (6-0)
• Recommended $135,000 in supplemental human services grant funding for FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 with annual inflationary increases (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss potential locations and funding for overnight warming centers during inclement weather. The council is also considering awarding $16 million in housing mitigation funds to support four affordable housing projects. Additionally, updates to building and fire codes will be introduced.

• $16 million in conditional funding for four affordable housing developments
• Purchase agreement with Chemtrade Chemicals, LLC US up to $630,000 for aluminum sulfate
• Ordinance amending loitering rules in public parks
• Adding Wiser Park, Muwekma Park, and Corn Palace to the PARCS property list
• Introduction of ordinances adopting 2022 California building and fire codes

The City Council approved conditional funding for four affordable housing projects and adopted updated building and fire codes. The Council also voted to continue holding virtual public meetings due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Awarded $16M in conditional funding for four affordable housing developments (7-0)
• Approved $630,000 purchase agreement with Chemtrade Chemicals, LLC US for liquid alum (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance adopting 2019 California Building and other standards codes (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance adopting 2022 California Fire Code (7-0)
• Added Wiser Park, Muwekma Park, and Corn Palace Park to PARCS properties list (7-0)
• Affirmed Resolution No. 1089-21 to continue virtual public meetings (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3200-22 amending public park loitering hours (7-0)
• Appointed Greg Biggs to the NOVA Workforce Board (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Sunnyvale Planning Commission will meet to consider a design review for a single-family home addition. The commission will also review the minutes from the October 10, 2022, meeting. A previously scheduled study session for this meeting has been canceled.

• Design review for a 131 square foot first-story addition at 755 Holbrook Place
• Approval of October 10, 2022, Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Sunnyvale Planning Commission held a brief meeting, approving the consent calendar which included the October 10, 2022 meeting minutes and a design review for a 131-square-foot addition to a single-family home at 755 Holbrook Place. No public hearings or study issues were considered. The meeting adjourned after 5 minutes.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 10, 2022 (consent)
• Approved design review for 131 sq ft addition at 755 Holbrook Place (consent)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The commission will also review the Safe Routes to School program and recent VTA meeting reports. Additionally, members will consider potential study issues for 2023.

• Homestead Full-time Bike Lane Study Updates
• Safe Routes to School Coordinator Update
• Report on recent Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) meeting
• Consideration of potential 2023 sponsored study issues
• Approval of September 15, 2022, meeting minutes

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission received updates on the Homestead Road full-time bike lane study and the Safe Routes to School program, but took no formal votes on these items. The commission approved the minutes from the September 15, 2022 meeting. Commissioners discussed potential study issues for 2023, including a Bicycle Wayfinding Signage Plan and a Safe Routes to Parks Master Plan.

• Approved the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2022 as submitted (7-0).
• Discussed the Homestead Road Full-time Bike Lane Study Update, with no formal action taken.
• Received the Safe Routes to School Coordinator Update, with no formal action taken.
• Discussed the VTA BPAC meeting summary report, with no formal action taken.
• Discussed potential 2023 sponsored study issues (Bicycle Wayfinding Signage Plan and Safe Routes to Parks Master Plan), with no formal action taken.

Arts Commission

The commission will consider recommendations to the City Council regarding two art pieces. This includes a proposal for the temporary placement of the 'Heads' artwork and the acceptance of an art donation. The meeting also includes a discussion on high-quality art in affordable low-income housing.

• Recommendation to approve 'Heads (Phase 2, Artwork 1 of 4)' in a temporary location for up to 3 years
• Recommendation to accept the donation of 'Ito Den-emon House Collage' from the Sunnyvale Art Club and Iizuka Art Association
• Discussion regarding high-quality art at affordable low-income housing
• Public Art Annual Update presentation
• Approval of September 21, 2022, meeting minutes

The Arts Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council accept an unconditional donation of an artwork titled 'Ito Den-emon House Collage' from the Sunnyvale Art Club and Iizuka Art Association. The Commission also voted 5-0 to recommend council approve placing a temporary art piece, 'Heads (Phase 2, Artwork 1 of 4)', at CityLine for up to 3 years, with permanent relocation plans to be submitted later. Commissioners discussed and sponsored a study issue on requiring high-quality art in affordable low-income housing developments.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes of September 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Recommended council approve temporary placement of 'Heads' art at CityLine for up to 3 years (5-0)
• Recommended council accept donation of 'Ito Den-emon House Collage' from Sunnyvale Art Club and Iizuka Art Association (5-0)
• Sponsored study issue: High Quality Art at Affordable Low Income Housing

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop regarding the Moffett Park Specific Plan. The session will focus on discussions related to affordable housing and community benefits.

• Workshop: Moffett Park Specific Plan Affordable Housing/Community Benefits (22-0864A)

The City Council held a special workshop on the Moffett Park Specific Plan, focusing on affordable housing and community benefits. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting consisted of a staff presentation, a roundtable discussion, and public comment. Residents and stakeholders spoke on topics including housing allocation, ecological space, commercial rent estimates, biodiversity, schools, and affordable housing.

Sustainability Commission

The commission will review the 2023 Draft Annual Work Plan and receive updates on reach codes. The agenda also includes presentations on sustainable design elements for Lakewood Library.

• Review of 2023 Draft Annual Work Plan (22-1001)
• Reach Codes Update presentation (22-0999)
• Lakewood Library Sustainable Design Elements presentation (22-1000)
• Potential study issue: Climate Budgeting (22-1004)
• Potential study issue: Indoor air quality awareness (22-1005)

The Sustainability Commission voted unanimously to sponsor two new study issues: climate budgeting and improving community awareness of indoor air quality. The Commission also received presentations on 2023 Reach Codes updates and sustainable design elements for the Lakewood Branch Library, and discussed its 2023 draft annual work plan.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes of September 19, 2022 (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Sponsored study issue on climate budgeting with phased approach and annual budget transparency (7-0)
• Sponsored study issue on improving community awareness of indoor air quality for climate resiliency and public health (7-0)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator hearing scheduled for October 12, 2022, is canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 26, 2022.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss the feasibility of turning PG&E land near Greenwood Manor Park into a dog park. The meeting also includes an Active Aging Month and Senior Program report. Additionally, members will review proposed study issues for 2023.

• Feasibility of converting PG&E land near Greenwood Manor Park into a dog park
• Active Aging Month & Senior Program Report
• Approval of September 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Proposed study issues for the 2023 calendar year

The Parks and Recreation Commission added a study issue to its 2023 proposed list to explore converting PG&E land near Greenwood Manor Park into a dog park. The item was sponsored by Commissioner Kesting after public comment both supporting and opposing the idea. The Commission also approved the September 14, 2022 meeting minutes and received a presentation on Active Aging Month and senior programs.

• Approved the September 14, 2022 meeting minutes as submitted (4-0).
• Added 'Feasibility of Converting the PG&E Land Near Greenwood Manor Park into a Dog Park' to the 2023 Proposed Study Issue list.

City Council

The City Council will review positions on November 8 ballot measures and consider a salary increase for SEIU Local 521 employees. The agenda also includes reviewing a draft Assessment of Fair Housing and an ordinance amendment regarding loitering in public parks. A special study session will address improving the effectiveness of commission meetings.

• Adopt positions on November 8 ballot measures, including support for Proposition 31
• Approve salary increases for SEIU Local 521 Category L employees
• Amend and restate the City's Salary Resolution and Schedule of Pay
• Review draft Assessment of Fair Housing
• Introduce an ordinance amendment regarding loitering in public parks

The City Council voted 7-0 to introduce an ordinance amending the municipal code to prohibit loitering in parks during certain hours. It also approved a draft Assessment of Fair Housing with modifications, and adopted positions supporting Propositions 1, 28, and 31 for the November 2022 election. A tenant protection ordinance was continued to an uncertain date, and a motion to agendize a study on pedestrian/bicycle collisions at Wolfe Road and Inverness Way failed 2-5.

• Introduced ordinance amending park loitering prohibition (7-0)
• Approved draft Assessment of Fair Housing with modifications (7-0)
• Supported Proposition 1 (reproductive freedom), Proposition 28 (arts education), and Proposition 31 (flavored tobacco ban) (7-0 each)
• Continued tenant protection and right to lease ordinance to uncertain date (7-0)
• Approved MOU with SEIU and salary increases for part-time employees (7-0)
• Adopted resolution amending Salary Resolution and Schedule of Pay (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, claims, and CalPERS medical contribution amendments (7-0)
• Motion to agendize study on Wolfe Road/Inverness Way collisions failed (2-5)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider initiating studies for the Peery Park Specific Plan, including potential housing at 840 W. California Avenue and an office building at 505 & 525 Almanor Avenue. They will also review a General Plan amendment for 665 South Knickerbocker Drive to change its designation from Commercial to Medium Density Residential. A study on development fees related to Senate Bill 9 projects is also scheduled.

• General Plan Amendment initiation for 665 South Knickerbocker Drive
• Peery Park Specific Plan amendment for 1,027 housing units at 840 W. California Avenue
• Peery Park Specific Plan amendment for a 135,000 square foot office building at 505 & 525 Almanor Avenue
• Review of development fees related to Senate Bill 9 projects

The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to initiate a General Plan Amendment study to change the designation of 665 South Knickerbocker Drive from commercial to high-density residential, with the study to begin after the Moffett Park Specific Plan update. A separate motion to study both medium and high density failed 3-4. The Commission also voted 6-1 to recommend initiating Specific Plan Amendment studies for two Peery Park sites, including up to 928 housing units at 840 W. California Avenue. A proposed study issue on SB 9 development fees was withdrawn.

• Approved General Plan Amendment study for high-density residential at 665 S. Knickerbocker Drive (5-2)
• Denied motion to study both medium and high density at 665 S. Knickerbocker Drive (3-4)
• Approved Peery Park Specific Plan Amendment studies for 840 W. California Ave and 505/525 Almanor Ave (6-1)
• Withdrew proposed study issue on reviewing development fees for SB 9 projects

Heritage Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission scheduled for October 5, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2022.

Board of Library Trustees

The regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees scheduled for Monday, October 3, 2022, was canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2022.

• Meeting cancellation

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

The Sunnyvale City Council will hold a special community meeting on September 29, 2022. The session is dedicated to an orientation for council candidates.

• Council candidate orientation

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator will consider a use permit to allow Dish Wireless to colocate equipment on an existing tree monopole facility. The project includes the installation of three antennas, six RRUs, and associated ground equipment.

• Use Permit 22-0956 for telecommunications colocation at 919 Hamlin Court
• Installation of three antennas and six RRUs on an existing tree monopole

The Zoning Administrator approved a Use Permit for Dish Wireless to colocate antennas and equipment on an existing monopole at 919 Hamlin Court. The project was found categorically exempt from CEQA. No public comments were received.

• Approved Use Permit for Dish Wireless colocation at 919 Hamlin Court

Housing and Human Services Commission

The Housing and Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 28, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 26, 2022.

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session regarding labor negotiations and pending litigation. The regular meeting includes decisions on city contracts, budget modifications, and municipal ordinances.

• Agreement with California Department of Technology for Microsoft services up to $2,034,910
• Contract award to Tennyson Electric, Inc. for street light conduit replacement ($388,611.50)
• Budget modification of $5,040 for airplane noise monitoring system subscription
• Extension of the City's COVID-19 local emergency declaration
• Ordinance to amend the appointment process for City Council vacancies

The City Council voted 7-0 to select the Bicycle and Pedestrian Only Underpass Tunnel option as the proposed project for grade separation of the Sunnyvale Avenue crossing of Caltrain tracks, rejecting the full vehicle underpass. The council also approved a one-year electric scooter pilot with Bird Rides, Inc., with a 4-3 amendment to let the City Manager decide on banning scooters on Murphy Avenue rather than an outright ban. A tenant protection ordinance was continued to a date uncertain.

• Selected Bicycle and Pedestrian Only Underpass Tunnel for Sunnyvale Ave Caltrain grade separation (7-0)
• Approved one-year electric scooter pilot with Bird Rides, Inc., with City Manager to decide Murphy Ave ban (7-0 after 4-3 amendment)
• Continued tenant protection ordinance to a date uncertain (7-0)
• Affirmed Resolution 1089-21 to continue virtual public meetings during COVID-19 state of emergency (7-0)
• Approved $388,611.50 street lights conduit replacement contract to Tennyson Electric, Inc. (consent)
• Approved $2,034,910 Microsoft online subscription agreement with California Department of Technology (consent)
• Approved $5,040 budget modification for airplane noise monitoring system ADSB subscription (consent)
• Adopted ordinances amending City Council vacancy appointment process and correcting typo in campaign filing code (consent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding a new 152-room hotel on Oakmead Parkway. The meeting also includes public hearings for residential design reviews and an appeal of a tree removal permit denial. Additionally, the commission will consider a request to continue discussion on a tenant protection ordinance.

• Proposed 6-story hotel with 152 rooms at 1220 Oakmead Parkway
• Design review for a sunroom addition at 1612 Vireo Drive
• Appeal of a denied tree removal permit at 1571 Heron Avenue
• Design review for home additions at 388 Stowell Avenue
• Request to continue discussion on Tenant Protection and Right to Lease Ordinance

The Planning Commission denied an appeal by property owners at 1571 Heron Avenue to remove a protected Deodar Cedar tree, upholding the Director of Community Development's denial of a Tree Removal Permit. The commission found insufficient evidence to support the tree's removal, citing alternatives like root pruning and air filtration. The decision is final and cannot be appealed.

• Denied appeal to remove protected Deodar Cedar tree at 1571 Heron Avenue (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of September 12, 2022 and design review for 1612 Vireo Drive sunroom addition (5-0)
• Continued discussion on Tenant Protection and Right to Lease Ordinance to a date uncertain (5-0)
• Approved design review for 388 Stowell Avenue first- and second-floor additions (5-0)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will consider recommending that the City Council remove an untitled ceramic mural by Danny Shebl and Jeff Bordona from the permanent art collection. The meeting also includes presentations on Great Candy Cane Hunt and Yarn Art in the Park. Additionally, staff will present proposed study issues for 2023.

• Deaccession of untitled ceramic mural by Danny Sheu and Jeff Bordona
• Presentation: Great Candy Cane Hunt
• Presentation: Yarn Art in the Park
• Approval of August 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Proposed 2023 study issues

The Arts Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the deaccession of the Untitled Ceramic Mural by artists Danny Sheu and Jeff Bordona from the city's permanent art collection. The commission also directed staff to explore alternative uses for the mural materials rather than sending them to recycling.

• Approved the Arts Commission meeting minutes of August 17, 2022 as submitted (5-0).
• Recommended that Council approve the deaccession of the Untitled Ceramic Mural by Danny Sheu and Jeff Bordona (1998) from the city's permanent art collection (5-0).
• Directed staff to look for alternative ways to utilize the mural materials other than sending them to recycling (5-0).

Housing and Human Services Commission

The Commission will review a recommendation to award $16 million in funds for the development or rehabilitation of four affordable housing developments. Members will also consider requirements for a new Tenant Protections and Right to Lease Ordinance. Additionally, the body will review the 2021/22 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report.

• Recommendation to award $16 million in Housing Mitigation and Below Market Rate In-Lieu Funds
• Consideration of requirements for a Tenant Protections and Right to Lease Ordinance
• Review of the 2021/22 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

The Housing and Human Services Commission voted 5-0 to recommend a tenant protections ordinance requiring one-month rent relocation assistance, reducing the proposed two-month benefit. They also recommended $16 million in conditional funding for four affordable housing developments and approved the annual CAPER report. The meeting included a resignation from a commissioner appointed to City Council.

• Approved tenant protections ordinance with one-month relocation assistance (5-0)
• Recommended $16M in conditional funding for four affordable housing projects (5-0)
• Approved 2021/22 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (5-0)
• Approved August 24, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop regarding the Moffett Park Specific Plan. This session focuses on mobility and provides an opportunity for public comment.

• Moffett Park Specific Plan: Mobility Workshop (22-0468A)

The City Council held a special workshop on the Moffett Park Specific Plan's mobility elements. Staff and consultants presented, followed by a roundtable discussion and public comment. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was solely informational.

• No decisions, votes, or actions taken at this workshop

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will hear presentations regarding the Green Streets Initiative and a Water Conservation Program update. The commission is also scheduled to approve meeting minutes from August 15, 2022. An updated annual workplan for September 2022 will be provided as an information-only report.

• Green Streets Initiative presentation (22-0933)
• Water Conservation Program Update presentation (22-0935)
• Approval of August 15, 2022, meeting minutes (22-0937)
• Updated September 2022 Annual Workplan (22-0936)

The Sustainability Commission approved the minutes from its August 15, 2022 meeting by a 5-0 vote, with two commissioners absent. The meeting also included presentations on the Green Streets Initiative and a Water Conservation Program update, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved August 15, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss recent reports from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) meeting. Members will also consider potential study issues, such as developing a Safe Routes to Parks Master Plan.

• Report and discussion of the recent Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) BPAC meeting
• Consideration of potential study issues, including a Safe Routes to Parks Master Plan
• Approval of the August 18, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of the BPAC 2022 Annual Work Plan

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission voted unanimously to sponsor two study issues: a Safe Routes to Parks Master Plan and a Bicycle Wayfinding Signage Plan. The commission also approved the August 18, 2022 meeting minutes and received a report from the VTA BPAC meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and study issue sponsorships.

• Approved August 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Sponsored Safe Routes to Parks Master Plan study issue (5-0)
• Sponsored Bicycle Wayfinding Signage Plan study issue (5-0)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator will consider a special development permit for 370 Pismo Terrace. The proposal involves converting existing interior space into a 136-square foot second-floor bedroom. This change would result in a single-family home totaling 1,771 square feet.

• Special Development Permit for 370 Pismo Terrace
• Conversion of interior space to a 136-square foot second floor bedroom
• Creation of a 1,771-square foot single-family home

The Zoning Administrator approved a Special Development Permit for a 136-square-foot bedroom addition at 370 Pismo Terrace, converting existing tall ceiling space above the dining room. The project results in a 1,771-square-foot single-family home with 56% floor area ratio. No public comments were received, and the hearing lasted four minutes.

• Approved Special Development Permit for bedroom addition at 370 Pismo Terrace (no vote tally recorded)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will consider recommending an amendment to the Sunnyvale Municipal Code regarding loitering hours in public parks. The meeting also includes a discussion on the feasibility of opening a trail near Ortega Park for public use. Additionally, reports on aquatics and golf/tennis will be presented.

• Ordinance amendment regarding loitering in public parks (22-08332)
• Feasibility study for a trail near Ortega Park (22-09003)
• Aquatics Report (22-0897A)
• Golf and Tennis Report (22-0898B)
• Approval of August 10, 2022, meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council introduce an ordinance amending Section 9.62.090 (Loitering Prohibited During Certain Hours) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code. The Commission also approved the August 10, 2022 meeting minutes as submitted. A proposed study issue on converting PG&E land near Greenwood Manor Park into a dog park was withdrawn by the Chair.

• Forwarded recommendation to City Council to amend loitering ordinance in public parks (5-0)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes of August 10, 2022 (5-0)
• Withdrew study issue on feasibility of converting PG&E land near Greenwood Manor Park into a dog park

City Council

The City Council will consider a design contract for the Lakewood Park Renovation and Enhancement Project. The agenda also includes support for affordable housing developments and updates to downtown gateway sign designs.

• $1,665,383 contract for Lakewood Park Renovation and Enhancement Project
• $41,000 increase to Canon Financial Services lease for multi-function devices
• Support for affordable housing at 245 W. Weddell Drive
• Support for affordable housing at 1178 Sonora Court
• New design vocabulary for downtown gateway signs

The City Council approved four of six proposed public art projects for the Civic Center lobbies, selecting works by Liz Hickok, Phillip Hua, Carrie Lederer, and Ragini Prasad. A fifth proposal by Peter Wegner failed on a 2-5 vote. The council also approved a design vocabulary for downtown gateway signs, introduced ordinances updating council vacancy appointment procedures and correcting typographical errors in campaign filing rules, and authorized letters of support for two affordable housing developments seeking state infill grants.

• Approved art project 'The Metamorphosis and Memory of Flowers' by Liz Hickok (7-0)
• Approved art project 'Legacies' by Phillip Hua (7-0)
• Rejected art project 'Sun, Sunny, Sunny Vale, Sunnyvale, Mostly Sunny' by Peter Wegner (2-5)
• Approved art project 'The Sunnyside of My Abstracted Garden' by Carrie Lederer (7-0)
• Approved art project 'Tree of Life' by Ragini Prasad (5-2)
• Approved Alternative 1 for downtown gateway sign design vocabulary (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending council vacancy appointment process (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance correcting typographical errors in campaign filing code (7-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The special meeting of the Sunnyvale Board of Library Trustees scheduled for Monday, September 12, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2022.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to continue the study of a Tenant Protection and Right to Lease Ordinance until September 26, 2022. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from July 25, 2022. A special meeting study session was canceled for this date.

• Approval of July 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Request to continue Tenant Protection and Right to Lease Ordinance study to September 26, 2022

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to continue discussion of a Tenant Protection and Right to Lease Ordinance to September 26, 2022. The commission also approved the July 25, 2022 meeting minutes with a correction. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the July 25, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes with a correction to the fourth paragraph on page four.
• Continued discussion of the Tenant Protection and Right to Lease Ordinance (Study Issue) to September 26, 2022.

Heritage Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission scheduled for September 7, 2022, has been canceled. This notice serves only to communicate the cancellation and announce the next meeting on October 5, 2022.

Board of Library Trustees

The regular meeting of the Sunnyvale Board of Library Trustees scheduled for Monday, September 5, 2022, was canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 12, 2022, at 7 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will decide on specific underpass alternatives for the Caltrain railroad grade separation environmental review. The meeting also includes a study session regarding potential gun safety measures in Sunnyvale. Additionally, the Council will consider a development agreement for properties at 355 W. Olive Avenue and 480 S. Mathilda Avenue.

• Selection of Mary Avenue and Sunnyvale Avenue underpass options for Caltrain grade separation review
• Development Agreement for 355 W. Olive Avenue and 480 S. Mathilda Avenue
• Discussion regarding potential gun safety measures in Sunnyvale
• Resolution to vacate a slope easement at 1100 North Mathilda Avenue
• Closed session conference with SEIU labor negotiators

The City Council approved Alternative 2, the Mary Avenue Underpass with Jughandle option, as the proposed project for the grade separation of the Mary Avenue crossing of Caltrain tracks, moving it to environmental review. The Sunnyvale Avenue grade separation portion was continued to September 27, 2022, due to a recusal. Council also appointed Molly Kauffman to the Arts Commission, postponed appointments to the Board of Building Code Appeals, and affirmed virtual meetings during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Approved Mary Avenue Underpass with Jughandle as proposed grade separation project (6-0)
• Continued Sunnyvale Avenue grade separation portion to September 27, 2022 (5-0, 1 recused)
• Appointed Molly Kauffman to Arts Commission (5-0-1 abstention)
• Postponed appointments to Board of Building Code Appeals (6-0)
• Affirmed Resolution 1089-21 to continue virtual public meetings (6-0)
• Adopted Development Agreement for 355 W. Olive Ave and 480 S. Mathilda Ave (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including minutes, claims, and investment report (6-0)
• Appointed Jean Cohen, Brian Murphy, Mrinalini Vittal, and Theresa Woo to NOVA Workforce Board (6-0)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Sunnyvale Zoning Administrator will conduct public hearings for two development projects. The items include a special development permit for a new restaurant and a request for additional outdoor equipment storage.

• Special Development Permit for Flatstick Pub, a 14,140 square foot restaurant with indoor mini golf at 301 West McKinley Avenue Suite E-150
• Use Permit and Variance for additional outdoor equipment storage of 38,282 square feet at 545 Oakmead Pkwy

The Zoning Administrator approved a Special Development Permit for a 14,140 sq ft restaurant (Flatstick Pub) with alcohol service and indoor mini golf at 301 West McKinley Avenue. Also approved were a Use Permit and Variance for outdoor equipment storage and increased lot coverage at 545 Oakmead Parkway. Both actions were taken with recommended conditions and no public comments.

• Approved Special Development Permit for Flatstick Pub restaurant with alcohol service and mini golf at 301 W McKinley Ave
• Approved Use Permit for additional outdoor equipment storage at 545 Oakmead Pkwy
• Approved Variance for 46% lot coverage (45% max) at 545 Oakmead Pkwy

Housing and Human Services Commission

The Housing and Human Services Commission will consider a draft Assessment of Fair Housing and a study issue regarding a Tenant Protections and Right to Lease Ordinance. The commission will also elect its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022/23 fiscal year.

• Review of Draft Assessment of Fair Housing
• Study of Tenant Protections and Right to Lease Ordinance
• Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2022/23
• Approval of May 25, 2022 meeting minutes

The Housing and Human Services Commission voted 4-1 to recommend that the City Council approve the draft Assessment of Fair Housing. The commission also continued a tenant protections and right to lease ordinance to September 21 for further staff work. Elinor Stetson was re-elected Chair and Leesa Riviere was elected Vice Chair for FY 2022/23.

• Approved draft Assessment of Fair Housing for council recommendation (4-1)
• Continued tenant protections and right to lease ordinance to September 21 (6-0)
• Approved May 25, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Elected Elinor Stetson as Chair for FY 2022/23 by acclamation
• Elected Leesa Riviere as Vice Chair for FY 2022/23 by acclamation

Planning Commission

The Special Meeting and Regular Meeting of the Sunnyvale Planning Commission scheduled for August 22, 2022, have been canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 12, 2022.

• No items scheduled due to meeting cancellation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the appointment of Linda Sell to represent Council District 1 for a four-year term beginning in 2023. The council will also consider canceling the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election for this district.

• Resolution to appoint Linda Sell to Council District 1 for a four-year term starting in 2023
• Cancellation of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election for Council District 1

The City Council voted 6-1 to appoint Linda Sell to represent Council District 1 for a full four-year term beginning in 2023, canceling the November 8, 2022 general municipal election for that seat. Councilmember Melton voted no. The meeting was held via teleconference.

• Appointed Linda Sell to Council District 1 for a full term starting 2023 (6-1)
• Cancelled the November 8, 2022 general municipal election for Council District 1

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The commission will receive a progress update on the Active Transportation Plan. Members will also review potential projects for VTA Measure B education and encouragement. Additionally, the body will discuss recent developments from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) advisory committee.

• Active Transportation Plan Progress Update
• VTA Measure B Education and Encouragement Potential Projects
• Report on recent VTA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting
• Approval of July 21, 2022, and August 1, 2022, meeting minutes

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission received presentations on the Active Transportation Plan progress and VTA Measure B education/encouragement projects, but took no votes on substantive policy items. The only decisions were approving the July 21 and August 1, 2022 meeting minutes, both unanimously. The meeting was informational and advisory only.

• Approved July 21, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Approved August 1, 2022 special meeting minutes as submitted (7-0)

Arts Commission

The commission will rank ten proposals for artwork in the Civic Center lobbies to develop a recommendation for City Council. Members will also consider recommending the removal of an untitled ceramic mural from the permanent collection due to high repair costs. Additionally, the meeting includes a review of final plans for National Arts and Humanities Month.

• Ranking ten proposals for public art in Civic Center lobbies
• Recommendation to remove an untitled ceramic mural by Danny Sheu and Jeff Bordona from the permanent collection
• Review of final plans for National Arts and Humanities Month
• Approval of July 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Commission ranked ten artist proposals for public art in City Hall lobbies and voted 4-0 to recommend the top four to City Council. A proposal to deaccession a 1998 ceramic mural was deferred to the September meeting. Commissioners also selected a yarn project for National Arts and Humanities Month and appointed a liaison.

• Recommended top four artists for Civic Center Lobbies public art (4-0)
• Deferred deaccession of Untitled Ceramic Mural to September 21 meeting (4-0)
• Selected yarn project for National Arts and Humanities Month (4-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Veith as project liaison for Arts and Humanities Month (4-0)
• Approved Arts Commission minutes of July 20, 2022 (4-0)

Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Distribution Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review the Community Events and Neighborhood Grant Program materials for the 2023 calendar year. The committee also plans to authorize staff to begin the application process. Additionally, members will consider approving meeting minutes from December 8, 2021.

• Approval of 2023 Community Events and Neighborhood Grant Program materials
• Authorization for staff to initiate the grant application process
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 8, 2021

The subcommittee unanimously approved the Community Events and Neighborhood Grant Program materials for calendar year 2023 and authorized staff to begin the application process. The consent calendar, including approval of prior meeting minutes, was also approved unanimously. No public comments were received.

• Approved 2023 Community Events and Neighborhood Grant Program materials and authorized staff to initiate application process (3-0)
• Approved December 8, 2021 subcommittee meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance for a development agreement and special development permit at 480 and 490 S. Mathilda Avenue and 355 W. Olive Avenue. The project involves demolishing existing buildings to construct a new four-story, 125,128 square foot office building with underground parking. The council will also conduct board and commission interviews.

• Ordinance introduction for Development Agreement at 480 and 490 S. Mathilda Avenue
• Special Development Permit for a new 125,128 square foot office building
• Board and Commission Interviews (22-0042A)

Sustainability Commission

The commission will receive a presentation on the Silicon Valley 2.0 Update and an overview of study issue timelines and processes. The body will also consider approving meeting minutes from July 18, 2022. An updated August 2022 Annual Work Plan will be presented for information.

• Presentation on Silicon Valley 2.0 Update
• Approval of July 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Presentation on study issue timeline and process overview
• Updated August 2022 Annual Work Plan

The Sustainability Commission approved the July 18, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. Commissioners received a presentation on the Silicon Valley 2.0 climate resiliency planning tool from the County of Santa Clara Office of Sustainability. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on informational updates and process overviews.

• Approved July 18, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator will consider a special development permit for a new wireless facility at 333 W. El Camino Real. The project involves replacing existing Sprint antennas and equipment with Dish Wireless technology on the building's roof. Staff recommends approval of the permit with specific conditions.

• Special Development Permit for wireless facility at 333 W. El Camino Real
• Removal of seven Sprint antennas and six existing RRHs
• Installation of seven Dish Wireless antennas and 12 RRHs

The Zoning Administrator approved a Special Development Permit allowing Dish Wireless to colocate a new wireless facility on the roof of an existing office building at 333 W. El Camino Real. The project includes removing Sprint's seven antennas and six RRHs, installing seven Dish Wireless antennas and 12 RRHs, and replacing associated equipment in the basement cabinet. No public comments were made, and the permit was approved with the recommended conditions in Attachment 3.

• Approved Special Development Permit for Dish Wireless colocation at 333 W. El Camino Real (unanimous, no vote tally recorded)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will receive updates on youth and teen programs as well as parks and park buildings. The meeting also includes a review of citywide study issues and proposed study issues for 2023.

• Youth and Teen Overview update
• Parks and Park Buildings Update
• Citywide Study Issues Update
• Approval of July 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Proposed 2023 study issues

The Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation Commission met on August 10, 2022, and approved the minutes from its July 13, 2022 meeting. The meeting included presentations on youth and teen programs, mini parks, and citywide study issues, but no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of July 13, 2022 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the creation of a Human Relations Commission. The regular meeting includes several contract awards for road and sidewalk improvements and decisions on extending COVID-19 emergency measures. The council will also consider accepting a $1,000,000 donation from Google LLC for trail studies.

• Acceptance of $1,000,000 Google LLC donation for the East Channel Trail Study
• $574,000 contract to VSS International, Inc. for Java Drive road and bike lane improvements
• $292,411 contract to Golden Bay Construction, Inc. for intersection safety improvements
• $1,177,911.95 contract for the 2022 B Slurry Seal project
• Extension of the City's declaration of local emergency for COVID-19

The City Council approved a mixed-use redevelopment at 102 E. Fremont Ave. and 1310 S. Sunnyvale-Saratoga Rd., granting an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial and approving a Special Development Permit and Tentative Map for 35 townhome-style condominiums and 3,384 sq ft of commercial space. The council also approved a new MOU with the Sunnyvale Employees' Association/IFPTE Local 21, including salary increases and medical insurance contribution changes, and accepted a $1,000,000 donation from Google for the East Channel Trail Study.

• Approved appeal and development permit for 35-unit townhome project at Fremont Corners (4-2)
• Approved MOU with Sunnyvale Employees' Association/IFPTE Local 21, including salary increases (5-1)
• Accepted $1,000,000 Google donation for East Channel Trail Study (6-0)
• Awarded $574,000 contract to VSS International for Java Drive road diet and bike lanes (6-0)
• Awarded $292,411 contract to Golden Bay Construction for pedestrian/bicycle safety improvements at Fremont Ave/Manet Dr (5-1)
• Awarded $1,177,911.95 contract to American Asphalt for Slurry Seal 2022 B (6-0)
• Approved modifications to Recreation Fee Waiver Program (6-0)
• Extended COVID-19 emergency declaration and virtual meeting authorization (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Special Meeting and Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for August 8, 2022, have been canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 22, 2022.

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Sunnyvale Heritage Preservation Commission is meeting to elect its Chair and Vice Chair. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the June 1, 2022, meeting.

• Selection of Chair
• Selection of Vice Chair
• Approval of June 1, 2022, meeting minutes

Council Subcommittee on Boards and Commissions

The Council Subcommittee on Boards and Commissions will discuss options for the Board of Building Code Appeals. The subcommittee will also consider recommendations regarding updates to Council Policy 7.2.19, including appointment timing and changes to specific commission categories.

• Options for the Board of Building Code Appeals (22-07742)
• Proposed updates to Council Policy 7.2.19 regarding appointment timing (22-07683)
• Updates to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission categories (22-07683)
• Sustainability Commission Category Two description updates (22-07683)
• Approval of June 15, 2022 meeting minutes (22-07671.A)

The Sunnyvale Council Subcommittee on Boards and Commissions voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council disband the Board of Building Code Appeals and have the Council take over hearing building code appeals. They also recommended that Green Building Regulation appeals be heard by the Planning Commission. The subcommittee approved the June 15, 2022 meeting minutes and recommended updates to Council Policy 7.2.19 regarding board appointments and commission categories.

• Approved June 15, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended disbanding Board of Building Code Appeals and transferring duties to City Council (3-0)
• Recommended directing staff to consider Green Building Regulation appeals heard by Planning Commission (3-0)
• Recommended updates to Council Policy 7.2.19 on appointments and commission categories (3-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion within library collections. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from July 11, 2022.

• Discussion regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Library Collections (22-0760)
• Approval of Board of Library Trustees Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2022 (22-0759)

The Board of Library Trustees approved the consent calendar, including the July 11, 2022 meeting minutes, with a 4-0 vote (one absent). The board received a presentation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Library Collections but took no action on it. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including July 11, 2022 minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Heard DEI in Library Collections presentation; no action taken

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The commission is reviewing a proposal for the grade separation of Caltrain railroad tracks at the Mary Avenue crossing. They are recommending Alternative 2, which includes a Mary Avenue Underpass with a jughandle option, to City Council for environmental review.

• Recommendation of Alternative 2 (Mary Avenue Underpass with Jughandle) for environmental review

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that City Council select the Mary Avenue Underpass with Jughandle Option as the proposed project for the Caltrain grade separation environmental review. The recommendation includes conditions that the final design be brought back to BPAC for approval before the City Council vote, that design standards exceed minimum ATP bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure standards, and that City Council investigate closing the Bidwell Avenue intersection at Mary Avenue to vehicular traffic while keeping it open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Two commissioners recused themselves due to property ownership within 1000 feet of the underpass, and one was absent.

• Recommended Mary Avenue Underpass with Jughandle Option to City Council for Caltrain grade separation (4-0)
• Required final design be brought before BPAC for approval before City Council vote
• Required final design meet more than minimum ATP standards for bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure
• Requested City Council investigate closing Bidwell Avenue at Mary Avenue to vehicles, keeping open to pedestrians/bicyclists

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator hearing scheduled for July 27, 2022, is canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 10, 2022.

Housing and Human Services Commission

The Housing and Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 27, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2022, via telepresence.

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to call for a November 8, 2022, election regarding a new real property transfer tax. The agenda also includes approving several infrastructure and public art contracts. Additionally, the Council will discuss changes to the process for filling City Council vacancies.

• Contract for Lawrence Station Area Sidewalks and Bicycle Facilities ($293,276.25)
• Contract for Storm Drain Outfall at Remington Court ($313,600)
• Contract for Public Art at the Civic Center Amphitheater (up to $321,000)
• Proposed 0.75% real property transfer tax on transfers of $4,000,000 or greater
• Changes to the appointment process for City Council vacancies

The City Council failed to pass either motion regarding a real property transfer tax measure for the November 2022 ballot, with a 3-3 tie on both options. The council also approved consent calendar items, continued a development project hearing, and approved several other routine items.

• Approved consent calendar items 1.A-1.G (6-0)
• Continued development agreement hearing for 480 & 490 S. Mathilda Ave to Aug 16, 2022 (6-0)
• Motion to place .75% real property transfer tax on Nov ballot failed (3-3)
• Motion to not place tax on ballot failed (3-3)
• Approved Downtown Parking Maintenance District assessment for FY 2022/23 (6-0)
• Approved amendments to Council Policy 7.4.3 (6-0)
• Directed staff to update vacancy appointment process, removing ranked choice voting (6-0)
• Approved salary range increases for department directors (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a development agreement and permit for a new four-story office building at 480 & 490 S. Mathilda Avenue and 355 W. Olive Avenue. The commission will also hear an appeal regarding a denied design review for a residential addition on Wilson Avenue. A scheduled study session for this meeting has been canceled.

• Proposed 125,128 square foot office building at 480 & 490 S. Mathilda Avenue and 355 W. Olive Avenue
• Appeal of a design review denial for a residential addition at 416 Wilson Avenue
• Approval of July 11, 2002, Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a development agreement and special development permit for a new four-story office building at 480 & 490 S. Mathilda Avenue and 355 W. Olive Avenue, with modifications including pedestrian safety measures and additional trees. The commission also granted an appeal to approve a design review for a home addition at 416 Wilson Avenue, but with a condition reducing the plate height to nine feet. The office project recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration on August 16, 2022.

• Approved DA and SDP for 125,128 sq ft office building at 480 & 490 S. Mathilda Ave (7-0)
• Granted appeal and approved design review for 416 Wilson Ave addition with 9-ft plate height condition (5-2)
• Denied alternative to approve design review without plate height reduction (3-4)
• Approved consent calendar including July 11, 2022 minutes (7-0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The commission will consider recommendations for the Mary Avenue and Sunnyvale Avenue underpass projects at Caltrain railroad crossings. The meeting also includes a progress update on the Vision Zero Plan and the selection of new leadership for the 2022/23 fiscal year.

• Recommendation of Mary Avenue Underpass with Jughandle and Sunnyvale Avenue Underpass Tunnel options for environmental review
• Vision Zero Plan progress update
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for FY22/23
• Potential study of a Bicycle Wayfinding Signage Plan

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission voted 5-0 (with one recusal) to recommend to City Council the Bicycle and Pedestrian Only Option for the Sunnyvale Avenue Caltrain grade separation, over the staff-recommended vehicle underpass tunnel. The recommendation includes a friendly amendment that if Council chooses the vehicle underpass, any bicycle facilities must be physically separated and protected by concrete. The commission also approved prior meeting minutes, selected new officers, and accepted a study issue on bicycle wayfinding signage.

• Recommended Bicycle and Pedestrian Only Option for Sunnyvale Ave Caltrain crossing (5-0, 1 recusal)
• Added condition: if vehicle underpass chosen, bike facilities must be concrete-protected (friendly amendment)
• Approved June 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention, 1 absent)
• Elected Leia Mehlman as Chair for FY22/23 (6-0)
• Elected Bryce Beagle as Vice Chair for FY22/23 (6-0)
• Accepted bicycle wayfinding signage study issue for Sept/Oct meeting (6-0)

Arts Commission

The Sunnyvale Arts Commission is meeting to select its Chair and Vice Chair. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the April 20, 2022, and May 18, 2022, meetings. Presentations include an update on Sunnyvale art and National Arts and Humanities Month.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of April 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 18, 2022 joint meeting minutes
• National Arts and Humanities Month presentation
• Sunnyvale Art Update presentation

The Arts Commission approved the consent calendar, including minutes from prior meetings, and selected Dawna Eskridge as Chair and Winnie Lam as Vice Chair for the upcoming term. The commission also discussed potential art projects for National Arts and Humanities Month and received updates on the utility box art project and new sculptures at Fair Oaks Park, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved consent calendar including April 20 and May 18 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Selected Dawna Eskridge as Chair and Winnie Lam as Vice Chair (roll call vote)

Board of Building Code Appeals

The Board of Building Code Appeals will meet to select a new Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from July 21, 2021.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair (Item 22-0688)
• Approval of Board minutes from July 21, 2021 (Item 22-0689)

City Council

The Sunnyvale City Council will hold a special closed session meeting on July 19, 2022. The purpose of the session is a conference with labor negotiators representing the Sunnyvale Employees’ Association (SEA)/IFPTE Local 21.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for Sunnyvale Employees’ Association (SEA)/IFPTE Local 21

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Sunnyvale Employees' Association (SEA)/IFPTE Local 21. No decisions were made in open session, and the closed session report indicated nothing to report. The meeting was procedural only.

• Held closed session for labor negotiations with SEA/IFPTE Local 21 (no report)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will receive a quarterly progress update regarding the Climate Action Playbook. The commission will also select its Chair and Vice Chair and review the updated July 2022 Annual Work Plan.

• Quarterly progress update for the Climate Action Playbook
• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of June 20, 2022, meeting minutes
• Updated July 2022 Annual Work Plan

The commission re-elected Kristel Wickham as Chair and Douglas Kunz as Vice Chair, both by unanimous 7-0 votes. It also approved the June 20, 2022 meeting minutes with 4 yes votes and 3 abstentions from members absent at that meeting. A quarterly Climate Action Playbook progress update was presented, and the annual work plan was updated.

• Re-elected Kristel Wickham as Chair (7-0)
• Re-elected Douglas Kunz as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved June 20, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, 3 abstentions)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator hearing scheduled for July 13, 2022, is canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 27, 2022.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss the feasibility of opening a seasonal drainage channel near Ortega Park for public use. The meeting also includes the selection of a new Chair and Vice Chair. Additionally, commissioners will review reports regarding parks, park buildings, and Parks and Recreation Month.

• Feasibility study for opening the seasonal drainage channel near Ortega Park
• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Parks and Recreation Month Report
• Update on parks and park buildings
• Approval of June 8, 2022 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the June 8, 2022 meeting minutes and re-elected Prakash Giri as Chair and Gregory Dibb as Vice Chair. A proposed study issue on opening the seasonal drainage channel near Ortega Park was discussed but not decided, with further consideration deferred to September. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Re-elected Prakash Giri as Chair (roll call vote)
• Re-elected Gregory Dibb as Vice Chair (roll call vote)
• Deferred study issue on Ortega Park drainage channel to September

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances to amend zoning in the El Camino Real district and rezone properties on Fall River Terrace and Ed Roth Terrace. Additionally, the council will discuss inconclusive polling results for a Real Property Transfer Tax and consider a purchase agreement for sodium hypochlorite.

• Purchase agreement with Univar Solutions USA for sodium hypochlorite up to $300,000
• Ordinance 3194-22 regarding El Camino Real Specific Plan District zoning
• Rezoning of Fall River Terrace properties to medium density residential
• Rezoning of Ed Roth Terrace properties to medium density residential
• Review of inconclusive polling results for the Real Property Transfer Tax

The City Council directed staff to prepare a November 2022 ballot measure increasing the real property transfer tax from $0.55 to $7.50 per $1,000 for sales over $4 million, with the tax floor tied to a housing index. The council also adopted three ordinances, including the El Camino Real Specific Plan and rezoning of properties on Fall River and Ed Roth Terraces. A motion to not pursue the tax measure failed, and a motion to schedule a gun safety study session failed.

• Approved motion to place real property transfer tax increase on Nov 2022 ballot (4-3)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3194-22 for El Camino Real Specific Plan (6-0, Mayor recused)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3195-22 rezoning Fall River Terrace properties to R-3/PD (6-0, Mayor recused)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3196-22 rezoning Ed Roth Terrace properties to R-3/PD (6-0, Mayor recused)
• Rescinded 'Shellmound Park' name, selected 'Muwekma Park' for new park at One Redwood Place (5-2)
• Appointed Deepali Lugani to Personnel Board (6-0-1)
• Approved 5% salary increase for City Attorney to $304,954 and PTO cashout (7-0)
• Motion to schedule gun safety study session failed (0-7)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes an annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected and appointed officials.

• Approval of June 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Annual Review of Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials

The Board of Library Trustees held a special meeting and unanimously re-elected Sharlene Wang as Chair and Mark Isaak as Vice Chair, each by a 3-0 vote with two members absent. The board also approved the minutes from the June 6, 2022 meeting as part of the consent calendar. No other substantive decisions were made; the annual review of the Code of Ethics was discussed but no action was taken.

• Re-elected Sharlene Wang as Chair (3-0)
• Re-elected Mark Isaak as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved June 6, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission denied an appeal of a design review approval for a new two-story home at 871 Lori Ave, approving the project with a modified condition requiring future changes to second-floor frosted windows or balconies to undergo additional review. The commission also continued a public hearing on a development agreement and special development permit for a 125,128 sq ft office building at 480 & 490 S. Mathilda Ave to July 25, 2022. Additionally, the commission elected Martin Pyne as Chair and Nathan Iglesias as Vice Chair for the coming year.

• Denied appeal and approved design review for 871 Lori Ave two-story home with modified condition (6-1)
• Continued public hearing on office building development agreement and special development permit to July 25, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including June 27, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Elected Martin Pyne as Chair (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Nathan Iglesias as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Selected seating order for the coming year (7-0)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Sunnyvale Heritage Preservation Commission scheduled for July 6, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2022, via teleconference.

Board of Library Trustees

The regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees scheduled for Monday, July 4, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 11, 2022.

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator will consider a special development permit for a new 4,180-square foot Pacific Catch restaurant. The proposal includes general alcohol service and an increase in outdoor patio seating from 50 to 60 seats.

• Special development permit for a new restaurant at 300 West McKinley Avenue Suite F-135
• Proposal to increase outdoor patio seating from 50 to 60 seats
• Request for general alcohol service at the proposed location

City Council

The City Council will review the El Camino Real Specific Plan, which includes environmental certification and new zoning ordinances. The agenda also features proposed rate increases for water, wastewater, and solid waste utilities. Other items include several contract awards and budget modifications.

• Proposed 3% increase for water/wastewater and 5% for solid waste utility rates
• Contract award to St. Francis Electric LLC for $2,396,000 for traffic signal upgrades
• El Camino Real Specific Plan rezoning and ordinance introduction
• Purchase of twelve Interceptor service vehicles for $575,897.88
• Contract award to V&A Consulting Engineers Inc. for $554,336 for water tank refurbishment

The City Council adopted the El Camino Real Specific Plan, which includes rezoning along El Camino Real, certification of the EIR, and introduction of ordinances to amend zoning codes and rezone specific properties. The plan was approved 6-0 with Mayor Klein recused. The council also approved utility rate increases for water, wastewater, and solid waste, and approved a memorandum of understanding with the Public Safety Managers Association.

• Adopted El Camino Real Specific Plan, certified EIR, and introduced zoning ordinances (6-0, Mayor recused)
• Approved utility rate increases: water 3%, wastewater 3%, solid waste 5% for FY 2022/23 (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Public Safety Managers Association and salary increases for Category M (7-0)
• Approved $2,396,000 contract to St. Francis Electric LLC for traffic signal upgrades (consent)
• Approved $554,336 contract to V&A Consulting Engineers for water tank refurbishment (consent)
• Approved $1,000,000 budget modification for DPS operating expenditures (consent)
• Approved $383,423 Caltrans grant for bike/pedestrian access study at Caltrain station (consent)
• Approved $88,316 state library grant for early learning project (consent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing applications for a mixed-use Village Center and a residential design review. The commission also addressed a request to reschedule a hearing for an office building project. A scheduled study session was canceled for this meeting.

• Redevelopment of Fremont Corners into a mixed-use Village Center with 35 townhome condominiums and commercial space
• Design review for a residential addition at 909 W. Cardinal Dr
• Request to change the hearing date to July 11, 2022, for an office building project at 480 & 490 S. Mathilda Avenue
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from June 20, 2022

The Sunnyvale Planning Commission approved a design review for a single-family home addition at 909 W. Cardinal Dr, allowing the applicant's alternate design with modified conditions, including prohibiting jack hammers unless necessary and extending stone veneer to the fence line. The commission also continued a public hearing for a proposed office building at 480 & 490 S. Mathilda Ave to July 11, 2022. A mixed-use development at Fremont Corners was approved with staff-recommended conditions, including eliminating a driveway on Fremont Avenue, after an alternative motion failed.

• Approved design review for 909 W. Cardinal Dr addition with alternate design and conditions (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for 480 & 490 S. Mathilda Ave office project to July 11, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved Special Development Permit and Tentative Map for Fremont Corners mixed-use project with staff conditions (5-1, 1 recused)
• Denied alternative motion for Fremont Corners with applicant-preferred conditions (2-4, 1 recused)

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

This is a notice for a special community meeting scheduled for June 23, 2022. The meeting involves several city bodies and focuses on the Advisory Committee on Accessibility.

Housing and Human Services Commission

The Housing and Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2022, via telepresence.

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

The City of Sunnyvale's Housing Division is preparing a draft Right-to-Lease and Tenant Protections ordinance. This virtual public outreach meeting is being held to gather community ideas and concerns.

• Draft Right-to-Lease and Tenant Protections ordinance
• Proposed minimum one-year lease requirement
• Proposed relocation assistance for no-fault just cause evictions

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget, fee schedule, and appropriations limit. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding existing litigation and several contract approvals. These items cover waste services, workforce development, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

• Adoption of the FY 2022/23 Budget and Fee Schedule
• $27,147,201 contract for solid waste, recycling, and organic materials collection
• $327,680 grant from Silicon Valley Clean Energy for solar-powered electric vehicle charging units
• Contracts for adult and youth workforce development services up to $728,000
• Joint Trench Shared Cost Agreement with PG&E for the Wolfe Road Utility Undergrounding Project

The City Council and Sunnyvale Financing Authority adopted the FY 2022/23 budget, fee schedule, and appropriations limit, and approved the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element for submission to the state. All consent calendar items, including a $27.1 million waste services contract and workforce development contracts, were approved unanimously. The council also affirmed resolutions to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Adopted FY 2022/23 budget, fee schedule, and appropriations limit (7-0)
• Approved draft 2023-2031 Housing Element for HCD review (7-0)
• Approved $27,147,201 compensation to Bay Counties Waste Services for solid waste collection (7-0)
• Approved workforce development contracts up to $1,078,000 (7-0)
• Accepted $327,680 Community Resilience Grant for solar EV chargers (7-0)
• Authorized easement deeds with Level 3 and AT&T over Civic Center parcels (7-0)
• Authorized PG&E joint trench agreement for Wolfe Road undergrounding (7-0)
• Affirmed Resolution 1089-21 to continue virtual public meetings (7-0)

Sustainability Commission

The commission will review a draft proposal for the FY 2022/23 Sustainability Speaker Series. The agenda also includes a presentation on Resilience Hubs and an updated Annual Work Plan report. Additionally, members will consider approving meeting minutes from May 16, 2022.

• Draft proposal for FY 2022/23 Sustainability Speaker Series
• Presentation on Resilience Hubs
• Approval of May 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Updated June 2022 Annual Work Plan report

The Sustainability Commission approved the prioritized list of topics for the FY 2022/23 Sustainability Speaker Series, themed 'Food and Climate,' and authorized staff to finalize the draft proposal. The vote was 4-0, with two commissioners absent. The commission also approved the May 16, 2022 meeting minutes as part of the consent calendar.

• Approved FY 2022/23 Sustainability Speaker Series topics as prioritized (4-0)
• Authorized staff to edit and finalize the speaker series draft proposal (4-0)
• Approved the May 16, 2022 meeting minutes via consent calendar (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a study session regarding updates to the Single Family Home Design Techniques Document. During a public hearing, members will consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the El Camino Real Specific Plan. This includes proposed changes to zoning, environmental certification, and new impact fees.

• Update to the Single Family Home Design Techniques Document
• Recommendation for El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP) adoption
• Addition of ECRSP Maintenance Fee and Transportation Impact Fee
• Rezoning of properties at 510, 530, 550, and 570 Fall River Terrace
• Rezoning of properties at 1075-1088 Ed Roth Terrace

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 (with one recusal) to recommend approval of the El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP) to the City Council, adopting Alternative 2 with modifications. The recommendation includes certifying the Environmental Impact Report, adopting the plan and zoning changes, and adding fees. The motion carried with modifications to open space, landscaping, tree planting, and parking standards.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for ECRSP adoption with modifications (4-0, 1 recusal)
• Certified Environmental Impact Report for ECRSP as part of recommendation
• Approved zoning changes for El Camino Real corridor as part of ECRSP
• Approved rezoning of 510-570 Fall River Terrace from C2/PD to R-3/PD
• Approved rezoning of 1075-1088 Ed Roth Terrace from C2/ECR to R-3/PD
• Approved consent calendar including May 23, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The commission will review the Complete Streets Checklist for OBAG 3 applications and discuss a recent Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) meeting. The agenda also includes consideration of potential study issues regarding sidewalk riding ordinances.

• Review of Complete Streets Checklist for OBAG 3 Applications
• Report and discussion of recent VTA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting
• Consideration of sidewalk riding ordinance study issue
• Approval of May 19, 2022, meeting minutes

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission reviewed eleven OBAG 3 grant applications and voted to recommend changes to the Complete Streets Checklists for three projects: Slurry Seal 2025 B, Slurry Seal 2026 B, and Pavement Rehabilitation 2026. The commission also revised the scope of a deferred study on sidewalk riding to clarify safe operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, roller skates, and skateboards on sidewalks. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2022 (6-0)
• Recommended changes to Slurry Seal 2025 B OBAG 3 checklist: items 1, 3B, and 5 changed to 'No' (6-0)
• Recommended specifying bike lane improvements on Bernardo Avenue for Slurry Seal 2026 B OBAG 3 checklist (6-0)
• Recommended changing item 5 to 'No' for Pavement Rehabilitation 2026 OBAG 3, citing sharrows on Fair Oaks Avenue (6-0)
• Revised scope of sidewalk riding study to include safe operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, roller skates, and skateboards on sidewalks (6-0)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator will consider a special development permit for a new restaurant called Pacific Catch. The proposal includes a 4,180-square foot space with general alcohol service and an outdoor patio.

• Special development permit for Pacific Catch restaurant
• New 4,180-square foot restaurant with general alcohol service
• Proposed 60-seat outdoor patio area
• Project location: 300 West McKinley Avenue Suite F-135

The Zoning Administrator continued the public hearing for a special development permit for a new Pacific Catch restaurant at 300 West McKinley Avenue to June 29, 2022. No public comments were made, and no decision on the permit was reached.

• Continued hearing for Pacific Catch restaurant special development permit to June 29, 2022

Arts Commission

The regular meeting of the Sunnyvale Arts Commission scheduled for June 15, 2022, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2022.

Council Subcommittee on Boards and Commissions

The subcommittee will discuss potential updates to Council Policy 7.2.19, which governs city boards and commissions. The discussion includes appointment timing for incumbents and specific commission categories. The committee may provide a recommendation to the City Council following this review.

• Approval of October 7, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion on appointment timing for incumbent members
• Review of Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission categories
• Review of Sustainability Commission Category Two

The subcommittee discussed possible recommendations to the City Council regarding updates to Council Policy 7.2.19, covering appointment timing for incumbent members, BPAC categories, and Sustainability Commission category descriptions. No formal decisions were made; the discussion included various suggestions such as limiting concurrent service to 60 days, requiring recusal on previously voted items, and adjusting BPAC category membership. The subcommittee approved the minutes of the October 7, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of October 7, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Discussed updates to Council Policy 7.2.19; no formal action taken

Planning Commission

Both the Special Meeting and Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for June 13, 2022, have been canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 20, 2022.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will consider a recommendation to modify the Recreation Fee Waiver Program and amend Council Policy 7.1.1. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Sunnyvale Tree Program and a review of proposed study issues for the 2023 calendar year.

• Recommendation to modify the Recreation Fee Waiver Program and Council Policy 7.1.1
• Proposed study issues for the 2023 calendar year
• Presentation on the Sunnyvale Tree Program
• Approval of meeting minutes from January, March, April, and May 2022

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 3-0 to recommend that the City Council approve modifying the Recreation Fee Waiver Program and amend Council Policy 7.1.1 accordingly. The commission also approved the minutes from four prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations on service recognition and the Sunnyvale Tree Program.

• Recommended Council approve modifying Recreation Fee Waiver Program and amend Council Policy 7.1.1 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 12, March 9, April 13, and May 18, 2022 meetings (3-0)

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

A community meeting will be held via webinar featuring the Sustainability Speaker Series. The session is titled "A Changing Climate: Through the Lens of Equity and Resiliency."

• Webinar: A Changing Climate: Through the Lens of Equity and Resiliency

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 2022/23 budget and resource allocation plan. The agenda also includes closed sessions for labor negotiations and performance evaluations of city officials. Additionally, the council will consider several infrastructure contracts and a grant for solar energy at the Civic Center.

• Contract to Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for Stevens Creek Trail Extension up to $3,428,221
• Contract to Spencon Construction for sidewalk and curb work totaling $1,362,521
• Contract to Graham Contractors for Slurry Seal 2022 totaling $1,165,927.70
• $1,000,000 budget modification for solar and battery storage at the Civic Center
• Resolution calling a General Municipal Election for November 8, 2022

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will consider recommending the acceptance of an $88,316 California State Library grant for the 'Sunny Place for Growing Readers Project.' This includes a recommendation to approve Budget Modification No. 23 to appropriate these funds.

• Approval of May 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• $88,316 California State Library grant for the 'Sunny Place for Growing Readers Project'
• Recognition of service (item 22-06323)

The Board of Library Trustees voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council accept a California State Library Stronger Together grant of $88,316 and approve Budget Modification No. 23 to fund the 'Sunny Place for Growing Readers' project. The board also approved the May 16, 2022 meeting minutes as part of the consent calendar. No other substantive decisions were made; a recognition of service item took no action.

• Recommended Council accept $88,316 state grant and approve Budget Modification No. 23 (4-0)
• Approved May 16, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The commission will review the Planning Program Budget and Fees for fiscal year 2022/23 to provide recommendations or comments to the City Council. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from March 2, 2022.

• Review of FY 2022/23 Planning Program Budget and Fees
• Approval of March 2, 2022, meeting minutes (Item 22-0627)

The Heritage Preservation Commission voted to provide comments or a formal recommendation to the City Council on the FY 2022/23 Recommended Budget. The motion passed unanimously (6-0). The commission also approved the minutes from the March 2, 2022 meeting (5-0, with one absence).

• Approved FY 2022/23 budget comments to City Council (6-0)
• Approved March 2, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 absent)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator hearing scheduled for May 25, 2022, was canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 15, 2022.

Housing and Human Services Commission

The commission will consider recommending that City Council approve the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element and submit it to the state. The meeting also includes a review of the Fiscal Year 2022/23 recommended budget.

• Recommendation for approval of Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Review of Fiscal Year 2022/23 Recommended Budget
• Approval of April 20, 2022, meeting minutes

The Housing and Human Services Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element and authorize staff to make final modifications and submit it to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review. The commission also approved the April 20, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the budget review was informational only.

• Approved April 20, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve draft 2023-2031 Housing Element, authorize staff modifications and HCD submittal (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider extending Stage 2 water supply shortage restrictions and a mandatory irrigation schedule through June 30, 2023. The council will also hold a study session regarding permanently closing the 100 block of Murphy Avenue to vehicles. Other items include labor negotiations and budget modifications for local projects.

• Extension of Stage 2 water supply shortage and irrigation restrictions through June 30, 2023
• Study session on permanently closing the 100 block of Murphy Avenue to vehicular traffic
• $3,000,000 budget modification for the Anaerobic Digestion and Composting project
• $420,181 contract award to Bellecci & Associates, Inc. for Peery Park transportation improvements
• Agreement with Cupertino Sanitary District for sewer flow transfer from 91 homes

The City Council voted 7-0 to extend the Stage 2 water supply shortage declaration, continue the 15% water reduction target, and set a mandatory two-day-per-week irrigation schedule through June 30, 2023. The Council also approved the 2021 Revised and Restated Water Supply Agreement with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and a minimum purchase transfer of water from Mountain View to East Palo Alto. Numerous appointments to city commissions were made, and a motion to direct staff to schedule a resolution supporting the preservation of Sargent Ranch/Juristac as open space passed 5-2.

• Extended Stage 2 water shortage, 15% reduction target, and 2-day/week irrigation limit through 6/30/2023 (7-0)
• Approved 2021 SFPUC Water Supply Agreement and Mountain View-to-East Palo Alto water transfer (7-0)
• Appointed Margaret Hagan and Kathryn Filley to Arts Commission
• Appointed Alex Bonne to BPAC Category One, contingent on resignation from Category Two by 6/30/2022
• Appointed Bryce Beagle and Leia Mehlman to BPAC Category Two
• Appointed Kathy Boelter to Board of Library Trustees
• Appointed Jim Davis, Linda Sell, and Sue Harrison to Housing and Human Services Commission
• Directed staff to schedule June 7 item on Sargent Ranch/Juristac preservation resolution (5-2)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation regarding the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element. The commission is also reviewing the Planning Program budget and fees for fiscal year 2022-2023. Additionally, a hearing date change was proposed for a mixed-use redevelopment project at Fremont Corners.

• Recommendation for Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element approval
• Review of FY 2022-2023 Planning Program Budget and Fees
• Hearing date change for mixed-use project at 102 E. Fremont Ave.
• Approval of April 25 and May 9, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element and authorize staff to make final modifications and submit it to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including minutes from previous meetings, and continued a public hearing on a mixed-use development at Fremont Corners to June 27, 2022. No action was taken on the Planning Program Budget and Fees for FY 2022-2023, as the commission chose not to make a recommendation.

• Approved motion to recommend draft 2023-2031 Housing Element to City Council (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of April 25 and May 9, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on Fremont Corners mixed-use project to June 27, 2022 (5-0)
• No action taken on Planning Program Budget and Fees for FY 2022-2023

City Council

The Sunnyvale City Council is conducting a special meeting for a budget workshop. No other items are scheduled for discussion during this session. Public hearings for the 2022/23 Recommended Budget and the Annual Fee Schedule are scheduled for June 7, 2022.

• Special Budget Workshop
• Public hearing for FY 2022/23 Recommended Budget (scheduled June 7, 2022)
• Public hearing for Annual Fee Schedule (scheduled June 7, 2022)

The City Council held a budget workshop and made several funding decisions for the FY 2022/23 budget. They approved funding for a Universal Basic Income study and cricket batting cages (5-2), and rejected a short-term rental enforcement pilot and ramp-up support. They also approved several study issues, including traffic calming and recycled water expansion, while excluding others like nuisance bird research and outdoor sports assessment.

• Excluded funding for nuisance bird study (DPW 22-03) (7-0)
• Included funding for traffic calming program re-evaluation (DPW 22-06) (7-0)
• Included funding for recycled water expansion feasibility update (ESD 22-01) (7-0)
• Excluded funding for outdoor sports program assessment (LRS 20-03) (7-0)
• Rejected short-term rental enforcement pilot (2B.1) (no second)
• Rejected short-term rental ramp-up support (2B.2) (1-6)
• Approved UBI study and cricket batting cages (2B.3 & 2B.6) (5-2)
• Approved continuing current internship programs (HRD 19-01) (6-1)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The commission will review the recommended budget for fiscal year 2022/23. Members will also discuss recent Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) meeting reports and recommend a Sunnyvale representative to the VTA BPAC.

• Review of FY 2022/23 Recommended Budget
• Recommendation of a Sunnyvale Representative to the VTA BPAC
• Report on recent Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) meeting
• Approval of April 21, 2022, meeting minutes

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission recommended Alex Bonne to City Council as Sunnyvale's representative to the VTA BPAC, and approved two budget-related motions: to include cross-tab reports in the city budget for boards/commissions and to add maintained miles of bicycle infrastructure to workload indicators. The commission also approved the April 21, 2022 meeting minutes and reviewed the FY 2022/23 recommended budget.

• Approved April 21, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Alex Bonne as Sunnyvale representative to VTA BPAC (6-0)
• Recommended city budget include cross-tab reports for boards/commissions (6-0)
• Recommended adding maintained miles of bicycle infrastructure to workload indicators (6-0)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission is holding a special joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission. The commission will review a recommended budget for City Council approval. A presentation regarding renaming the Sunnyvale Lawn Bowling Clubhouse is also scheduled.

• Review and recommendation of a recommended budget (22-04181)
• Presentation on renaming the Sunnyvale Lawn Bowling Clubhouse (22-0427A)

The Arts Commission voted 2-0 (with one abstention) to recommend City Council approve the FY 2022/23 Recommended Budget, adding a request to explore expanding park dedication fund options beyond residential impact fees, including commercial developers. The commission also heard a presentation on renaming the Lawn Bowling Clubhouse after Joe Shepard but took no action. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved recommendation to Council approve FY 2022/23 budget (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Requested Council explore commercial/business developers as potential park dedication fund source

Parks and Recreation Commission

This is a special joint meeting with the Arts Commission. The commission will review a recommended budget for Council approval and consider renaming the Sunnyvale Lawn Bowling Clubhouse.

• Renaming of the Sunnyvale Lawn Bowling Clubhouse (22-0427A)
• Review and recommendation of the recommended budget (22-04181)

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve the FY 2022/23 Recommended Budget, adding a request to explore expanding park dedication fund sources beyond residential impact fees, including commercial developers. The commission also heard a presentation on renaming the Lawn Bowling Clubhouse after Joe Shepard but took no action.

• Approved recommendation to Council approve FY 2022/23 budget (5-0)
• Added request to explore commercial/business developers as park dedication fund source

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is meeting to review and approve the FY 2022/23 budget. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the April 4, 2022, meeting.

• Review and approval of FY 2022/23 Budget (22-05462)
• Approval of April 4, 2022, meeting minutes (22-05471.A)

The Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved the minutes from its April 4, 2022 meeting. The board reviewed the City's recommended FY 2022/23 budget but took no action on it. No public testimony was given during the budget hearing.

• Approved April 4, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Reviewed FY 2022/23 budget; no action taken

Sustainability Commission

The commission will conduct an annual review of the City Manager’s recommended budget. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 18, 2022, meeting. Staff will present updates on the Annual Work Plan and Game Plan 2028 ideas.

• Annual Review of City Manager’s Recommended Budget
• Approval of April 18, 2022, meeting minutes
• Updated May 2022 Annual Work Plan report
• Final scores for Game Plan 2028 ideas

The Sustainability Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council support the FY 2022/23 budget, including unfreezing the Transportation Planner position, and to adopt seven specific recommendations on sustainability priorities. The commission also approved the April 18, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 18, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended support for Budget Supplement One (6-0)
• Recommended unfreezing Transportation Planner position (6-0)
• Recommended adding sustainability impact to project summaries (6-0)
• Recommended transitioning City assets away from fossil fuels (6-0)
• Recommended annual funding for Climate Action Playbook (6-0)
• Recommended creating budget for Active Transportation Plan implementation (6-0)
• Recommended replacing Community Condition Indicator 81 with air quality index (6-0)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator hearing scheduled for May 11, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 25, 2022.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The regular meeting of the Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for May 11, 2022, has been cancelled. A joint meeting with the Arts Commission is scheduled for May 18, 2022.

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

The City Council, Housing and Human Services Commission, and Planning Commission will hold a special community meeting. The session is a workshop regarding the public draft of the Housing Element Update.

• Housing Element Update: Community Workshop #3 - Public Draft

City Council

The Sunnyvale City Council will hold a special study session regarding the Draft El Camino Real Specific Plan. The council will also conduct interviews for board and commission positions.

• Study Session: Draft El Camino Real Specific Plan (22-0272A)
• Board and Commission Interviews (22-0032B)

The City Council held a study session on the draft El Camino Real Specific Plan, receiving a staff presentation and public comments, but took no formal action. The council also interviewed applicants for various board and commission vacancies; no appointments were made during this meeting.

• Held study session on Draft El Camino Real Specific Plan (no action taken)
• Interviewed applicants for board and commission vacancies (no appointments made)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring a study session for board and commission interviews. The agenda also includes a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation involving Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

• Board and Commission Interviews (22-0031A)
• Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Arcata, et al. v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

The City Council held a special meeting to interview applicants for vacancies on several boards and commissions, including the Board of Library Trustees, Housing and Human Services Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Arts Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, and Personnel Board. No appointments were made during the meeting; the interviews were part of the selection process. The council also convened in closed session for pending litigation and reported nothing to disclose.

• Interviewed Kathy Boelter for Board of Library Trustees
• Interviewed Jim Davis and Linda Sell for Housing and Human Services Commission
• Interviewed Kathryn Filley for Parks and Recreation Commission (1st preference) and Arts Commission (2nd preference)
• Interviewed Dona Mason for Parks and Recreation Commission
• Interviewed Bryce Beagle, Alex Bonne, and Leia Mehlman for Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
• Interviewed Richard Walrod, Divya Gundurao, Margaret Hagan, and Edna Aphek for Arts Commission
• Interviewed Deepali Lugani for Personnel Board
• Held closed session on pending litigation (Arcata, et al. v. PG&E); nothing to report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review changes to an approved permit for the Peery Park project. The proposal includes two five-story office/R&D buildings and a six-level parking structure. The regular 7 PM meeting is canceled.

• Review of changes to Peery Park Plan Review Permit (Project 22-0555)
• Proposed construction of two five-story office/R&D buildings totaling 391,131 square feet
• Plan for a six-level parking structure at 888 Ross Drive

The Planning Commission held a study session to review proposed changes to an approved Peery Park Plan Review Permit for two five-story office/R&D buildings totaling 391,131 square feet and a six-level parking structure at 888 Ross Drive. The public hearing portion of the meeting was canceled. No formal decisions were made during the study session.

• Held study session on 888 Ross Drive project (no vote)
• Public hearing canceled

Heritage Preservation Commission

This document is a notice of cancellation for the May 4, 2022, Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. A special meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2022.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the draft Housing Element and consider several items including water infrastructure funding and short-term rental regulations. A closed session is also scheduled for labor negotiations with the Sunnyvale Employees’ Association.

• $288,000,000 in Clean Water State Revolving Funds for water plant updates
• $311,610 contract to Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for traffic signal modules
• Ordinance for short-term rental of residential property
• Agreement with HomeFirst for case management and shelter beds
• Annual assessment for the Downtown Sunnyvale Business Improvement District

The City Council approved a consent calendar including a resolution authorizing up to $288,000,000 in Clean Water State Revolving Funds for the Water Pollution Control Plant Update Project, a contract award to Bear Electrical Solutions for LED traffic signal modules, and ordinances adding short-term rental regulations and amending food container rules. The council also approved the Downtown Sunnyvale Business Improvement District assessment, the 2022 HUD Action Plan, and selected Shellmound Park as the name for the new park at One Redwood Place after reconsidering an earlier vote for Yñigo Park. All votes were unanimous except the park naming, which initially passed 3-2-2 before being reconsidered and approved 7-0 for Shellmound Park.

• Authorized up to $288M Clean Water State Revolving Funds for Water Pollution Control Plant (7-0)
• Awarded $311,610 contract to Bear Electrical Solutions for LED traffic signal modules (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3192-22 adding short-term rental regulations (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3193-22 amending food container regulations (7-0)
• Confirmed Downtown Sunnyvale BID annual assessment for FY 2022/23 (7-0)
• Approved 2022 HUD Action Plan (7-0)
• Selected Shellmound Park as name for new park at One Redwood Place (7-0, after reconsideration)
• Extended COVID-19 local emergency declaration and virtual meeting authorization (7-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2022, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 16, 2022.

Sunnyvale El Camino Real Corridor Plan Advisory Committee

The Sunnyvale El Camino Real Corridor Plan Advisory Committee is holding a study session. The committee will review an overview of the Draft El Camino Real Specific Plan.

• Draft El Camino Real Specific Plan Overview (Item 22-0558)

City Council

The City Council will hold a land use workshop for the Moffett Park Specific Plan. The council will also convene in a closed session with legal counsel to discuss the potential initiation of litigation.

• Moffett Park Specific Plan Land Use Workshop
• Closed session regarding potential initiation of litigation (Case 22-0505B)

The City Council held a special meeting with a land use workshop on the Moffett Park Specific Plan, where public comment was heard but no decisions were made. In closed session, the Council unanimously authorized the City Attorney to initiate a lawsuit against Ms. Ke Zhou for violations of the City's Short Term Rental Ordinance at 1447 Navarro Drive, Sunnyvale, CA.

• Authorized lawsuit against Ms. Ke Zhou for short-term rental ordinance violations at 1447 Navarro Drive (unanimous)

Housing and Human Services Commission

The regular Housing and Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for April 27, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2022.

• No items scheduled due to cancellation

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator will consider two permit applications during this teleconference hearing. These include a request for an 8.5-foot tall fence at 502 Humber Ct and a plan review permit for battery storage equipment with a reduced side setback at 575 N. Pastoria Drive.

• Use Permit for an approximately 8.5-foot tall fence at 502 Humber Ct
• Peery Park Plan Review Permit for ground-mounted battery storage equipment at 575 N. Pastoria Drive
• Request for a reduced side setback of one foot, three inches at 575 N. Pastoria Drive

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding short-term rentals and single-use foodware accessories. The agenda also includes adopting a policy for military equipment use by the Department of Public Safety. Additionally, the Council will review several contract amendments and budget modifications.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 3191-22 regarding military equipment use policy
• Proposed changes to short-term rental regulations and fine schedules
• Contract award to Savant Solutions, Inc. for $504,314 for IT security
• Budget modification of $492,650 for traffic signal retiming
• Amendment to Valley Oil contract increasing the amount by $560,000

The City Council introduced an ordinance to amend the short-term rental regulations, update fines, and set enforcement service levels, and introduced an ordinance to reduce single-use foodware accessories and condiments with associated fines. Both were approved unanimously on first reading. The Council also directed staff to return with options to remove ranked choice voting from the council vacancy appointment process.

• Introduced ordinance amending short-term rental regulations and fee schedule (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance reducing single-use foodware accessories and condiments (7-0)
• Directed staff to draft options removing ranked choice voting from council vacancy appointments (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $492,650 for traffic signal retiming and $504,314 IT security contract (7-0, with Melton voting no on Valley Oil contract)
• Authorized amendment to Valley Oil fuel contract increasing cap by $560,000 (6-1, Melton no)
• Adopted military equipment use policy for Department of Public Safety (consent)
• Approved easement deed with PG&E over Water Pollution Control Plant (consent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding the draft El Camino Real Specific Plan. A public hearing will also be held to receive comments on the plan's Draft Environmental Impact Report. These items involve potential land use and zoning changes within the corridor.

• Study Session: Draft El Camino Real Specific Plan
• Public comments on DEIR for El Camino Real Specific Plan (Comments Only)
• Proposed land use changes at 815 E. Fremont and Kingfisher Terrace
• Proposed zoning change at 1075-1088 Ed Roth Terrace
• Approval of April 11, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission held a public hearing to receive comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP) but took no action, as advised by the Chair. The Commission approved the April 11, 2022 meeting minutes with a revision to Commissioner Weiss's comment. The ECRSP and its EIR are scheduled for a future meeting on June 13, 2022.

• Approved April 11, 2022 meeting minutes with revision to Commissioner Weiss's comment (5-0-2)
• Heard public comments on ECRSP DEIR; no action taken

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The commission will review an annual report regarding collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists. Members will also discuss the El Camino Real Specific Plan and its Draft Environmental Impact Report. The meeting includes reviews of the 2022 Annual Work Plan and active items list.

• Annual reporting on collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists (22-0499A)
• El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP) and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) (22-0500B)
• Approval of March 17, 2022 meeting minutes (22-04891.A)
• BPAC 2022 Annual Work Plan (22-0501)

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission received annual reports on pedestrian and cyclist collisions and the El Camino Real Specific Plan and Draft EIR, but took no formal votes on these items. The only action taken was approving the March 17, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously (6-0). Commissioners requested additional data for future reports, including left/right turn interactions, DUIs, and 3-foot passing rule citations.

• Approved March 17, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received annual collision report; requested future data on turn interactions, DUIs, 3-foot rule
• Received El Camino Real Specific Plan and Draft EIR presentation; no action taken

Housing and Human Services Commission

The Commission will review the Draft 2022 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Action Plan for recommendation to City Council. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the Draft El Camino Real Specific Plan and its Environmental Impact Report.

• Draft 2022 HUD Action Plan
• Draft El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP)
• Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)
• Housing Element Update
• Approval of March 23, 2022 meeting minutes

Arts Commission

The commission will review a presentation regarding the Sunnyvale Cultural Celebration featuring Hands on the Arts. The agenda also includes approving meeting minutes from March 16, 2022, and considering potential study issues for the 2023 calendar year.

• Presentation: Sunnyvale Cultural Celebration featuring Hands on the Arts
• Approval of March 16, 2022, meeting minutes
• Consideration of potential study issues for 2023

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will discuss updates to the El Camino Real Precise Plan and the development of the Climate Action Playbook. The meeting also includes a review of the updated April 2022 Annual Work Plan and approval of March 24, 2022, meeting minutes.

• El Camino Real Precise Plan Update (22-0486)
• Climate Action Playbook Update: Next Game Plan Development (22-0487)
• Approval of March 24, 2022, meeting minutes (22-04911)
• Updated April 2022 Annual Work Plan (22-0488)

The Sustainability Commission held a study session on the El Camino Real Precise Plan update and the draft Environmental Impact Report, and discussed the Climate Action Playbook Game Plan 2028 development. No formal decisions were made on these items. The commission approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the March 24, 2022 meeting, by a 6-0 vote.

• Approved consent calendar including March 24, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator hearing scheduled for April 13, 2022, was canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 27, 2022.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss a recommendation to City Council regarding the name of a new park at One Redwood Place. The meeting also includes updates on capital improvement projects and park buildings. Additionally, members will consider potential study issues for 2023.

• Naming recommendation for new park at One Redwood Place
• Frisbee Golf presentation
• Capital Improvement Projects update
• Parks and Park Buildings update
• Consideration of 2023 study issues

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to recommend a list of five name options for the new park at One Redwood Place (former AMD site) to the City Council. The commission also denied the March 9, 2022 meeting minutes, requesting additional notes on batting cage cost differentials. Presentations on disc golf, capital improvements, and De Anza Park were given, and a study issue was submitted to evaluate opening a drainage channel near Ortega Park for public use.

• Approved recommendation to City Council on naming new park at One Redwood Place (5-0)
• Denied approval of March 9, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Submitted study issue to evaluate opening southeast drainage channel near Ortega Park for public use

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to amend the city's short-term rental ordinance and related fine schedules. The commission will also review a design request for a home addition at 774 Santa Paula Ave. The scheduled study session for this meeting was canceled.

• Recommendation to amend Short-Term Rental of Residential Property ordinance (Chapter 19.76)
• Amendment to the FY 2021/22 Citywide Fee Schedule regarding short-term rental violation fines
• Design review for a 1,124 square foot addition at 774 Santa Paula Ave
• Approval of February 28, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to forward a recommendation to the City Council to amend the Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance, including increased fines for violations, and to review enforcement staffing levels within a year. The Commission also approved a design review for a home addition at 774 Santa Paula Ave, allowing a second tankless water heater subject to building code. Both decisions were made with no public speakers and no opposition.

• Approved forwarding STR ordinance amendment to City Council (5-0)
• Added modification to review enforcement staffing levels within one year
• Approved design review for 774 Santa Paula Ave addition (5-0)
• Allowed second tankless water heater subject to building code

Heritage Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission scheduled for April 6, 2022, has been canceled. A special meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2022.

City Council

The City Council will discuss traffic signal operations and the Caltrain grade separation project. Members will also consider a new ordinance regarding public safety military equipment use. Additionally, the council will review budget modifications for local safety improvements and easements for electric vehicle charging stations.

• $1,900,000 budget modification for bicycle, pedestrian, and school safety improvements
• Easements to PG&E for four electric vehicle fast-charging stations
• Study on traffic signal maintenance at Fremont/Bernardo/Hwy 85 and El Camino Real
• Ordinance for public safety military equipment use policy
• Caltrain grade separation study session

The City Council voted 6-0 to not pursue delegation of operations and maintenance from Caltrans for traffic signals on Fremont Avenue and El Camino Real, opting instead to work with Caltrans on signal timing. The Council also introduced an ordinance adopting a Public Safety Military Equipment Use Policy per AB 481 (7-0). Consent items included approving minutes, granting PG&E easements for EV fast-charging stations, and appropriating $1.9M for quick build safety improvements.

• Approved not requesting Caltrans signal delegation on Fremont Ave corridor (6-0)
• Approved not requesting Caltrans signal delegation on El Camino Real (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance adopting Public Safety Military Equipment Use Policy (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including PG&E easements for EV fast-charging stations (6-0)
• Approved $1.9M budget modification for quick build safety improvements (6-0)
• Approved BID annual report and resolution of intention for FY 2022/23 (6-0)
• Affirmed Resolution 1089-21 to continue virtual meetings (6-0)
• Approved adding UBI pilot study resource report to future agenda (6-1)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet via teleconference to approve the minutes from the March 7, 2022, meeting. The agenda also includes an information item regarding National Library Week.

• Approval of the March 7, 2022, meeting minutes

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator will consider a use permit for a project at 451 Cumulus Ave. The proposal seeks to allow an approximately 10-foot-tall fence in the reducible front yard.

• Use permit for a 10-foot-tall fence at 451 Cumulus Ave

The Zoning Administrator approved a use permit for a 10-foot-tall fence in the front yard at 451 Cumulus Ave, despite two letters of disapproval citing code non-compliance and aesthetics. The approval includes conditions from the staff report and a modification to the fence corner adjacent to the neighbor to reduce its visual prominence. The applicant agreed to work with planning staff on the corner design.

• Approved use permit for 10-foot fence at 451 Cumulus Ave with conditions and corner modification
• Noted two letters of disapproval but approved based on existing fence height and no prior complaints
• Required applicant to modify fence corner adjacent to neighbor to reduce prominence

Planning Commission

The Special Meeting and Regular Meeting of the Sunnyvale Planning Commission scheduled for March 28, 2022, have been canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 11, 2022.

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will consider a recommendation for the City Council to introduce an ordinance reducing single-use foodware accessories and condiments. The commission will also hold a study session on developing the next Climate Action Playbook. Additionally, staff will present updates on the Annual Work Plan and ideas for the 2028 Game Plan.

• Recommendation of Ordinance 22-02622 to reduce single-use foodware accessories and condiments
• Study session on Climate Action Playbook development
• Update on the Annual Work Plan
• Review of top 20 ideas for the 2028 Game Plan

The Sustainability Commission voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Council introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 5.39 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code to reduce single-use foodware accessories and condiments, and to find the action exempt from CEQA. The commission also approved the February 22, 2022 meeting minutes. A study session on the Climate Action Playbook Game Plan 2028 was held, with discussion but no formal action.

• Approved February 22, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended ordinance to reduce single-use foodware accessories and condiments to City Council (6-0)

Housing and Human Services Commission

The Commission is reviewing funding recommendations for the FY 2022/23 allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds. The agenda also includes discussions on potential study issues for 2023, such as inclusionary updates and below market rate fees.

• Funding recommendations for CDBG capital projects and HOME TBRA proposals
• Approval of the January 26, 2022, meeting minutes
• Proposed 2023 study issues regarding inclusionary updates and below market rate fees
• Housing Element Update

The Housing and Human Services Commission unanimously recommended funding the CDBG capital project and HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance proposals in the amounts shown in Attachment 2 to the staff report. The commission also added two proposed study issues for 2023—an inclusionary update and a Below Market Rate In-Lieu Fee review—to the list for endorsement. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations from funding applicants and an update on the Housing Element.

• Approved consent calendar, including minutes of January 26, 2022 (6-0)
• Recommended CDBG capital project and HOME TBRA funding per Attachment 2 (6-0)
• Added proposed study issue on inclusionary update to 2023 list (6-0)
• Added proposed study issue on Below Market Rate In-Lieu Fee review to 2023 list (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss creating a Human Relations Commission and reviewing locations for youth cricket batting cages. The agenda also includes approving funding for the WorkFirst Sunnyvale program and several park maintenance contracts.

• Contract for tennis court reconstruction at Braly, Columbia, and Fairwood Parks ($286,000)
• Lease of 80 electric golf cars for local golf courses ($452,066)
• Funding request of $170,000 to continue the WorkFirst Sunnyvale program
• Furniture contracts for Civic Center Modernization Phase I totaling over $5.7 million
• Report on potential locations for youth cricket batting cages at six parks

The City Council approved a $170,000 grant to Sunnyvale Community Services to continue the WorkFirst Sunnyvale program for the remainder of FY 2021/22, along with Budget Modification No. 18. The council also approved several contracts, including a $286,000 contract for tennis court reconstruction and a $452,066 lease for electric golf cars. Additionally, the council approved the consultant report for youth cricket batting cages, authorized furniture purchases for Civic Center modernization, and approved the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $170,000 grant to Sunnyvale Community Services for WorkFirst Sunnyvale (7-0)
• Awarded $286,000 contract to Saviano Co. Inc. for tennis court reconstruction (7-0)
• Approved $452,066 lease for 80 electric golf cars from Yamaha Motor Finance (7-0)
• Approved consultant report for youth cricket batting cages at six parks (7-0)
• Authorized $5.78M in furniture contracts for Civic Center Modernization (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (7-0)
• Affirmed virtual meeting resolutions for City Council and Financing Authority (7-0)

El Camino Real Corridor Plan Advisory Committee Appointment Committee

The ECRPAC Appointment Committee is meeting to confirm new members for the El Camino Real Plan Advisory Committee. The committee will also consider approving meeting minutes from January 21, 2020.

• Confirmation of two regular members, one Sustainability Commission Nominated Appointee, and one alternate member to the El Camino Real Plan Advisory Committee (Item 22-0408)
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 21, 2020 (Item 22-0410)

Sustainability Commission

The regular meeting of the Sunnyvale Sustainability Commission scheduled for March 21, 2022, has been canceled. A special meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2022, and the next regular meeting will be held on April 18, 2022.

Personnel Board

The Sunnyvale Personnel Board will conduct an annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected and appointed officials. The board is also scheduled to select a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Annual Review of Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of February 12, 2020 meeting minutes

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Bicycle and Pedermestrian Advisory Commission will discuss design concepts for the 2022 utility bill insert. The commission will also review projects for a Transportation Development Act application and consider potential study issues regarding a sidewalk riding ordinance.

• Design Concepts for 2022 Utility Bill Insert (22-03902)
• Projects for Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Application (22-03913)
• Report and Discussion of Recent Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) BPAC Meeting (22-03924)
• Consideration of potential study issues: Simplify Sidewalk Riding Ordinance (22-03975)
• Approval of February 17, 2022, meeting minutes

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator hearing scheduled for March 16, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 30, 2022.

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will discuss finalizing plans for the Sunnyvale Cultural Celebration featuring Hands on the Arts. The commission will also consider approving artwork for a private development project at 803 W. El Camino Real. Additionally, members will review potential study issues for the 2023 calendar year.

• Finalizing plans for Sunnyvale Cultural Celebration featuring Hands on the Arts
• Artwork approval for DeAnza Properties at Pastoria Avenue/803 W. El Camino Real
• Consideration of potential study issues for 2023

The Arts Commission approved the Art in Private Development project for DeAnza Properties at Pastoria Avenue/803 W. El Camino Real, recommending the artwork as proposed. They also selected a cut-out photo board as the preferred art project for the Sunnyvale Cultural Celebration featuring Hands on the Arts, with staff to present specific plans at the next meeting. The commission approved the February 9, 2022 meeting minutes. No study issues were proposed for 2023.

• Approved Art in Private Development project for DeAnza Properties (4-0)
• Selected cut-out photo board for Sunnyvale Cultural Celebration (voice vote)
• Approved February 9, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Special Meeting and Regular Meeting of the Sunnyvale Planning Commission scheduled for March 14, 2022, have been canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 28, 2022.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review a consultant report regarding suitable locations for youth cricket batting cages. The agenda also includes updates on parks, buildings, and citywide study issues. Additionally, the body will consider potential study issues for 2023.

• Recommendation of six potential park locations for cricket batting cages: Ortega, De Anza, Fair Oaks, Lakewood, Raynor, and Serra Parks
• Review of Verde Design, Inc. consultant report (Study Issue 22-01662)
• Update on parks and park buildings
• Consideration of potential study issues for the 2023 calendar year

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve the Verde Design study report on youth cricket batting cages, including six potential park locations. The commission also approved the February 9, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved February 9, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Verde Design study report for youth cricket batting cages, with six potential parks (5-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will receive an update regarding the Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from February 7, 2022.

• Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center update (Item 22-0342)
• Approval of February 7, 2022, meeting minutes (Item 22-0341)

The Board of Library Trustees approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the February 7, 2022 meeting, with a 4-0 vote. The board also received a presentation on the Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center, covering design, operations, and community outreach. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including February 7, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Sunnyvale City Council is holding a special workshop regarding the Moffett Park Specific Plan. The session focuses on topics of open space and urban ecology. No final decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Moffett Park Specific Plan: Open Space and Urban Ecology Workshop

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator will consider a request to modify existing use permits for a childcare facility. The proposal seeks to increase the maximum number of children allowed from 44 to 49. Staff recommends approving the permit with specific conditions.

• Use permit modification to increase capacity from 44 to 49 children at 1515 Partridge Avenue

The Zoning Administrator approved a Use Permit with the recommended conditions in Attachment 2. No public comments were made, and the applicant had no additions to the staff report. The hearing lasted about two minutes.

• Approved Use Permit with conditions in Attachment 2

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Commission will consider a permit for an 878-square-foot addition and exterior changes to a commercial building at 156 South Murphy Avenue. This project involves expanding Fibbar MaGee’s restaurant into adjacent spaces at 152 and 159 South Murphy Avenue. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from January 5, 2022.

• Landmark Alteration Permit for an 878-square-foot addition at 156 South Murphy Avenue
• Special Development Permit for alcohol service at Fibbar MaGee’s restaurant expansion
• Approval of January 5, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The Sunnyvale City Council will consider accepting grant funding for pathway improvements. The council will also review a proposed ordinance regarding responsible construction and design proposals for utility box painting.

• $156,554 for Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway Spot Improvements
• Introduction of an ordinance regarding Responsible Construction
• Design proposals for the Utility Box Painting Project - Phase 1
• Revised Joint Use Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Water District

The City Council introduced an ordinance adopting Chapter 16.80 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code related to responsible construction, finding the action exempt from CEQA. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). The Council also approved all 12 design proposals for the utility box painting project, appointed Richard Lesher to the Personnel Board, and approved the consent calendar items.

• Introduced responsible construction ordinance (Chapter 16.80) (7-0)
• Approved 12 design proposals for utility box painting project (7-0)
• Appointed Richard Lesher to Personnel Board (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1.A through 1.J (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding the redevelopment of part of the Fremont Corners shopping center into a mixed-use Village Center. The proposal includes 35 four-story townhome-style condominiums and 3,384 square feet of commercial space. The commission will also consider approving meeting minutes from January 24, 2022.

• Redevelopment of a 1.84-acre site at 102 E. Fremont Ave. and 1310 S. Sunnyvale-Saratoga Rd.
• Proposed construction of 35 four-story townhome-style condominiums
• Creation of 3,384 square feet of commercial space
• Approval of January 24, 2022, Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Sunnyvale Planning Commission held a study session and a regular meeting, but made no substantive land-use decisions. The only action taken was approval of the January 24, 2022 meeting minutes, with two revisions to the text. The study session discussed a proposed mixed-use development at Fremont Corners, but no action was taken on it.

• Approved Jan. 24, 2022 meeting minutes with revisions (7-0)

Housing and Human Services Commission

The regular Housing and Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Sustainability Commission

The commission will hold a study session regarding the Climate Action Playbook update and next game plan development. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the January 18, 2022, meeting. Additionally, staff will present an updated Annual Work Plan for February 2022.

• Climate Action Playbook Update study session
• Approval of January 18, 2022, meeting minutes
• Updated February 2022 Annual Work Plan report

The Sustainability Commission held a study session to develop the Climate Action Playbook Game Plan 2028, where each commissioner scored and pitched their top 10 ideas. After discussion and score adjustments, staff confirmed the final list of top 20 ideas with the Commission. The Commission also approved the minutes from the January 18, 2022 meeting. No new study issues were submitted.

• Approved the Sustainability Commission meeting minutes of January 18, 2022 (6-0).
• Finalized the list of top 20 ideas for the Climate Action Playbook Game Plan 2028 during the study session.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on draft redistricting maps following the 2020 Federal Census. The council also intends to vote on continuing virtual public meetings due to the ongoing COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Public hearing for draft City Council redistricting maps and election sequencing
• Resolution to continue virtual public meetings during the COVID-19 emergency
• Approval of joint City Council and Sunnyvale Financing Authority meeting minutes from January 25, 2022
• Resolution to continue virtual meetings for the Sunnyvale Financing Authority

The City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved Focus Map 101V2C, which includes the 'Surgical Notch' between Districts 5 and 6, and authorized staff to make revisions to meet county requirements. The resolution adopting the revised electoral district map and election sequencing was passed 7-0. The council also affirmed Resolution 1089-21 to continue virtual public meetings during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Adopted Focus Map 101V2C with 'Surgical Notch' for redistricting (7-0)
• Authorized staff to revise map to meet Santa Clara County Registrar requirements (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for revised electoral district map and election sequencing (7-0)
• Affirmed Resolution 1089-21 to continue virtual public meetings (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a special workshop to discuss 2022 budget proposals and study issues. The meeting includes a presentation on the city's fiscal outlook and an overview of the budget process. Council members will review these items to set priorities.

• Fiscal outlook presentation
• Review and priority setting for study issues/budget proposals
• Overview of the study issues/budget proposals process

The City Council held a workshop to rank study issues and budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year. It voted to drop several proposed studies, including a safe RV parking program (CDD 22-02) and options for aging in place (CDD 22-03), and to defer others, such as a campaign contribution rules study (OCM 21-04) and an electric vehicle fleet transition study (DPW 21-01). The council also modified the scope of a parking standards study (CDD 19-07) to focus on comparing single-family and multi-family parking standards with other jurisdictions. The top-ranked study issues included permanently closing the 100 block of Murphy Avenue to traffic, updating the recycled water feasibility study, and evaluating nuisance bird mitigation.

• Deferred Study Issue OCM 21-04 (campaign contribution rules) 6-1.
• Dropped Study Issue CDD 22-02 (safe RV parking program) 7-0.
• Dropped Study Issue CDD 22-03 (aging in place options) 7-0.
• Reduced scope of CDD 19-07 (parking standards) to compare with other jurisdictions, 7-0.
• Deferred Study Issue CDD 19-06 (heritage visitation programs) 7-0.
• Deferred Study Issue DPW 21-01 (fleet electric vehicle transition) 7-0.
• Dropped Study Issue DPW 20-01 (fossil fuel infrastructure reduction) 7-0.
• Deferred Study Issue ESD 17-01 (eliminate chemical pesticides) 7-0.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss project applications for the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3. The agenda also includes reviewing design concepts for a 2022 utility bill insert and receiving a report on a recent VTA meeting.

• Projects for Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Application
• Design concepts for 2022 Utility Bill Insert
• Report on Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) meeting
• Approval of January 20, 2022, meeting minutes

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission approved the design for the 2022 utility bill insert, directing staff to use the same front image as last year and to explore adding an interactive element such as a survey on the back. The commission also discussed potential projects for the Transportation Development Act (TDA) grant, recommending banking the funds and reducing a traffic triangle at W. El Camino Real/Murphy Avenue. Commissioner Paradkar announced he will no longer serve on the commission.

• Approved the January 20, 2022 meeting minutes as amended.
• Approved motion for the 2022 utility bill insert: front to use last year's image, back to have staff examine adding an interactive element and one of three options (parking rules, turn signals/crosswalks, or maps).
• Recommended using TDA funding to bank the funds and to reduce the triangle at W. El Camino Real/Murphy Avenue and W. El Camino Real/S. Frances Street.
• Noted that the City Council deferred the Bike Lanes on Hollenbeck Avenue study issue to 2023.
• Noted Commissioner Paradkar's announcement that he will no longer serve on the BPAC.

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator hearing scheduled for February 16, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 2, 2022.

• Cancellation of the February 16, 2022, Zoning Administrator hearing

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will review design proposals for Phase 1 of The Great Box Cover-Up! utility box painting project. The meeting also includes a presentation on the scope of the Hands on the Arts Festival and consideration of potential study issues for 2023.

• Review of design proposals for The Great Box Cover-Up! Utility Box Painting Project-Phase 1
• Presentation on the scope of the Hands on the Arts Festival
• Approval of January 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Consideration of potential study issues for the 2023 calendar year

The Arts Commission voted to recommend all 12 design proposals for the Utility Box Painting Project (The Great Box Cover-Up!) to City Council for final approval. The vote was 3-0 with one abstention. The Commission also approved the consent calendar, which included the January 19, 2022 meeting minutes. No study issues were proposed for 2023.

• Approved the consent calendar, including the January 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0).
• Approved recommending all 12 utility box design proposals to City Council (3-0, 1 abstention).
• No study issues were proposed for calendar year 2023.

City Council

The City Council will conduct a Personnel Board interview and a regular meeting. Agenda items include a $2,708,321 contract for sanitary sewer main replacement and a sublease for 35.4 acres of the Sunnyvale Golf Course. The council will also review recent meeting minutes and budget updates.

• $2,708,321 contract for sanitary sewer main replacement with Bay Pacific Pipelines, Inc.
• Sublease with Planetary Ventures, LLC for 35.4 acres at Sunnyvale Golf Course
• Salary increase for Communication Officers Association (Pay Plan Category A)
• FY 2021/22 Second Quarter Budget Update
• Oath of Office for new Councilmember

The City Council approved a consent calendar including a $2,708,321 contract with Bay Pacific Pipelines, Inc. for sanitary sewer main replacement, and authorized a sublease with Planetary Ventures, LLC for 35.4 acres of the Sunnyvale Golf Course. The council also administered the oath of office to new Councilmember Tony Spitaleri and approved salary increases for Communication Officers. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $2,708,321 contract to Bay Pacific Pipelines, Inc. for sewer main replacement (7-0)
• Authorized sublease with Planetary Ventures, LLC for 35.4 acres of Sunnyvale Golf Course (7-0)
• Approved salary increase for Communication Officers Association effective Feb 20, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 25, Jan 27, Jan 31, Feb 1, and Feb 2 meetings (7-0)
• Approved list of claims and bills (7-0)
• Received and filed FY 2021/22 Second Quarter Budget Update (7-0)
• Administered oath of office to Councilmember Tony Spitaleri

Planning Commission

The Special Meeting and Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for February 14, 2022, have been canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for February 28, 2022.

Redistricting Commission

The Redistricting Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding draft City Council redistricting maps and proposed sequencing. The commission is tasked with recommending three to five map proposals and one preferred map proposal to the City Council.

• Public hearing for draft redistricting maps and proposed sequencing
• Recommendation of three to five map proposals to City Council
• Selection of one preferred map proposal to City Council
• Approval of January 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of January 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will consider a new five-year agreement with Sustainable Community Gardens to operate and maintain the gardens at 433 Charles Street. The agenda also includes presentations on tennis plans, drainage channel access, and park building updates.

• New agreement for maintenance of 433 Charles Street community gardens
• Presentation on public access to the Sunnyvale Drainage Channel
• Sunnyvale Tennis 2022 status and plans presentation
• Field/Park Usage Report presentation
• Proposed study issues for 2023

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a new five-year agreement with Sustainable Community Gardens to operate and maintain the community gardens at 433 Charles Street, with authorization for up to five one-year extensions. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included the January 12, 2022 meeting minutes. No study issues were proposed for 2023, and other items were informational presentations only.

• Approved new five-year agreement with Sustainable Community Gardens for Charles Street Community Gardens (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including January 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• No study issues proposed for 2023

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

The City Council and Housing and Human Services Commission will hold a community workshop regarding the Housing Element Update. The meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

• Housing Element Update Community Workshop

City Council

The Sunnyvale City Council is meeting to fill a vacancy for the At-Large City Council Seat No. 3. The Council will decide whether to appoint a candidate or direct staff to schedule a special election for the term ending January 3, 2023.

• Appointment to fill vacancy in At-Large City Council Seat No. 3

The City Council held a special meeting to fill the vacant At-Large City Council Seat No. 3. After three rounds of ranked-choice voting, Anthony Spitaleri was appointed to serve until January 3, 2023. The appointment was made by a unanimous 6-0 vote.

• Appointed Anthony Spitaleri to At-Large City Council Seat No. 3 (6-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review presentations regarding library marketing and overview suggestions for purchases. The meeting also includes a vote to approve the minutes from the December 6, 2021 meeting.

• Presentation on Suggestions for Purchase - Overview (22-0146)
• Presentation on Library Marketing (22-0242)
• Approval of December 6, 2021 meeting minutes (22-0145)

The Board of Library Trustees met via teleconference and unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the December 6, 2021 meeting. The meeting also featured presentations on the library's purchase suggestion process and marketing strategies, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including December 6, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

The City Council and Housing and Human Services Commission will hold a community workshop regarding the Housing Element Update. This session is the first workshop in the series and will be conducted in English and Spanish.

• Housing Element Update Community Workshop #1 (English and Spanish)

City Council

The Sunnyvale City Council will hold a special study session meeting. This session is dedicated to conducting interviews for council candidates.

• Council Candidate Interviews (Item 22-0151A)

The City Council held a special study session to interview five applicants for the at-large Council Seat No. 3 vacancy. No appointment or other substantive decision was made during this meeting; it was purely an interview process.

• Interviewed James Gavney for Seat No. 3
• Interviewed Jennifer Britton for Seat No. 3
• Interviewed Nupoor Kulkarni for Seat No. 3
• Interviewed Anthony Spitaleri for Seat No. 3
• Interviewed Richard Lesher for Seat No. 3

Heritage Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission scheduled for February 2, 2022, was canceled. A special meeting is now scheduled for March 2, 2022, via teleconference.

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

This special City Council meeting features a sustainability speaker series webinar titled "This Old Zero-Emission House: Climate Retrofits on a Limited Budget." A quorum of the City Council, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, Planning Commission, and Sustainability Commission may be present.

• Webinar: 'This Old Zero-Emission House: Climate Retrofits on a Limited Budget'
• Registration link: https://zeroemissionhouse.eventbrite.com/

City Council

The City Council will review a $6 million contract for citywide water line replacement and discuss zoning updates related to state housing legislation. The meeting also includes reviews of community grant applications and public art recommendations.

• $6,091,315 contract award to Ranger Pipelines Inc. for water line replacement
• Extension of the City's local emergency declaration for COVID-19
• 2022 Community Events and Neighborhood Grant Program applications
• Public art recommendation for the Civic Center Amphitheater
• Interim urgency ordinance regarding SB 9 housing development in single-family zones

The City Council approved a $6,091,315 contract with Ranger Pipelines Inc. for citywide water line replacement, along with a 10% contingency. It also approved the 2022 community events and neighborhood grant program funding, adopted an urgency ordinance extending SB 9 zoning changes, and approved a public art design for the Civic Center Amphitheater after a prior motion failed. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $6,091,315 contract to Ranger Pipelines Inc. for water line replacement (6-0)
• Approved 10% contingency of $609,132 for the water line contract (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Community Events and Neighborhood Grant Program funding and Budget Modification No. 14 (6-0)
• Approved public art design Proposal No. 3 by Linda Brunker for Civic Center Amphitheater (6-0)
• Adopted urgency ordinance extending SB 9 zoning amendments to February 24, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved list of claims and bills (6-0)
• Adopted resolution extending COVID-19 local emergency (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Board and Commission Work Plans (6-0)

City Council

The Sunnyvale City Council will hold a special study session meeting. This meeting is dedicated to conducting interviews for council candidates.

• Council Candidate Interviews (22-0150A)

The City Council held a special study session to interview four applicants for the at-large Council Seat No. 3 vacancy. No appointment or other substantive decision was made during this meeting; it was limited to candidate interviews.

• Interviewed Prashanth Channabasavaiah for Council Seat No. 3
• Interviewed Sean Dechter for Council Seat No. 3
• Interviewed Shantha Ranganathan for Council Seat No. 3
• Interviewed James Griffith for Council Seat No. 3

City Council

This special meeting is a strategic planning workshop for the City Council. The agenda includes an overview of council priorities and discussions regarding strategic topics.

• Council priorities update
• Strategic topics discussion
• Discussion on council priorities

The City Council held a special strategic planning workshop, receiving presentations on the Capital Improvement Program, long-term financial success, and meeting efficiency. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the workshop. Councilmembers reviewed existing policy priorities and discussed a proposed study issue for a universal income pilot program, but no action was taken.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop
• Reviewed existing Council Policy Priorities (no action)
• Proposed study issue for universal income pilot (no action taken)

Housing and Human Services Commission

The Commission will review and rank potential study issues for 2022. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Housing Element Update and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review and rank 2022 study issues
• Consideration of potential study issues
• Housing Element Update
• Approval of November 17, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approval of December 13, 2021, joint study session minutes

The Housing and Human Services Commission ranked four proposed 2022 study issues, placing CDD 22-02 (Establish a Safe RV Parking Program) first, CDD 22-06 second, and CDD 22-03 third. It voted to drop CDD 22-01 (Consider the Elimination of Single Family Zoning District) from consideration. The commission also approved the consent calendar and discussed potential future study issues, including increasing Below Market Rate units.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes from Nov 17 and Dec 13, 2021 (6-0)
• Dropped study issue CDD 22-01 on eliminating single-family zoning (5-1)
• Ranked CDD 22-02 (Safe RV Parking Program) as top 2022 study issue (6-0)
• Accepted final ranking of study issues: CDD 22-02 (1st), CDD 22-06 (2nd), CDD 22-03 (3rd) (6-0)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator hearing scheduled for January 26, 2022, was canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for February 16, 2022.

• Cancellation of the January 26, 2022, hearing

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding Dual Urban Opportunity Housing and Urban Lots Splits. The agenda also includes a study session on the Housing Element and a budget modification for housing grant funding.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 3189-22 for Dual Urban Opportunity Housing and Urban Lots Splits
• $105,059 budget modification for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update
• $13,258,782 budget modification related to the FY 2020/21 financial report
• Resolution to vacate a portion of slope easement at 1362 and 1376 Borregas Avenue
• Approval of 2022 Priority Advocacy Issues

The City Council approved a $13,258,782 budget modification after an initial motion with specific fund transfers failed on a 3-3 tie; a second motion without those modifications passed 6-0. The Council also adopted Ordinance No. 3189-22, adding dual urban opportunity housing and urban lot splits to the municipal code, and approved the 2022 Priority Advocacy Issues. A closed session settlement of $75,000 in the Purnell case was reported.

• Approved Budget Modification No. 15 for $13,258,782 (6-0) after a 3-3 tie on a modified version
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3189-22 for Dual Urban Opportunity Housing and Urban Lot Splits (consent calendar)
• Approved 2022 Priority Advocacy Issues and Long-term Advocacy Positions (6-0)
• Authorized $105,059 grant agreement for Housing Element Update (consent calendar)
• Approved settlement of $75,000 in Purnell v. City of Sunnyvale (unanimous, closed session report)
• Affirmed Resolution 1089-21 to continue virtual public meetings (consent calendar)
• Approved claims and bills list (consent calendar)
• Approved meeting minutes of January 4, 2022 and joint redistricting minutes (consent calendar)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review an appeal regarding a denied tree removal permit at 999 West Evelyn Terrace. The commission will also select and rank potential study issues for 2022. A special study session scheduled for this meeting was canceled.

• Appeal of decision to deny a redwood tree removal permit at 999 West Evelyn Terrace
• Selection and ranking of potential 2022 study issues
• Approval of January 10, 2022, Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to continue the appeal of a denied Tree Removal Permit for a redwood tree at 999 West Evelyn Terrace to a date uncertain, allowing the applicant more time to consider alternatives to removal. The commission also ranked potential 2022 study issues, with CDD 21-01 as the top priority, and approved the consent calendar including the January 10, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Continued tree removal appeal to date uncertain (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Jan 10, 2022 minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Ranked 2022 study issues: CDD 21-01, CDD 19-07, CDD 22-05, CDD 22-02, CDD 22-03
• Dropped CDD 22-01 from study issues list

City Council: Community Meeting Notice

The City Council and Redistricting Commission will hold a special workshop to discuss map feedback and preferences. The meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2022, via telepresence.

• Workshop regarding Map Feedback and Preferences

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss the ranking of 2022 study issues and receive a report regarding a recent Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) meeting. The agenda also includes a review of the 2022 draft annual work plan.

• Ranking of 2022 Study Issues (22-02432)
• Report on recent Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) BPAC meeting (22-02443)
• Review of BPAC 2022 Draft Annual Work Plan (22-0245)
• Approval of November 18, 2021 meeting minutes (22-01671.A)

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission ranked two study issues for City Council consideration: DPW 21-01 (Bike Lanes on Hollenbeck Avenue) as #1 and CDD 19-07 (Reduced Parking Guidelines) as #2. The commission also voted to defer four study issues (CDD 22-04, DPW 22-02, FIN 22-01, and CDD 19-07) and to drop two (DPW 21-02 and DPW 21-05). All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Ranked DPW 21-01 (Bike Lanes on Hollenbeck Avenue) as #1 study issue (7-0)
• Ranked CDD 19-07 (Reduced Parking Guidelines) as #2 study issue (7-0)
• Deferred DPW 22-02 (Simplify Sidewalk Riding Ordinance) (7-0)
• Deferred CDD 22-04 (PEV Parking Standards) (5-1-1)
• Deferred FIN 22-01 (Ballot Measure for Bike/Ped Funding) (4-3)
• Dropped DPW 21-05 (Pedestrian Improvements on Marion Way) (7-0)
• Dropped DPW 21-02 (ATP Amendment Process) (5-1-1)
• Failed to defer CDD 19-07 (1-6) and DPW 21-01 (1-6)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will review and rank proposals for public art at the Civic Center Amphitheater. The commission will also consider artwork for two private development projects at 300 W. Caribbean Drive and 1265 Borregas Ave. Additionally, members will discuss potential study issues for 2023.

• Review of public art proposals for the Civic Center Amphitheater
• Approval of artwork for Google Caribbean at 300 W. Caribbean Drive
• Approval of artwork for Google Mass Timber at 1265 Borregas Ave.
• Approval of November 17, 2021 meeting minutes

The Arts Commission ranked five public art proposals for the Civic Center Amphitheater, with Linda Brunker ranked first, and approved the list as a recommendation to City Council. It also approved two Google art projects, one at 300 W. Caribbean Drive and one at 1265 Borregas Ave., despite public concerns about lighting plans. The consent calendar, including the November 17, 2021 minutes, was approved unanimously.

• Approved ranked list of public artists for Civic Center Amphitheater (5-0)
• Approved Google Caribbean art project at 300 W. Caribbean Drive (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Google Mass Timber art project at 1265 Borregas Ave. (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent calendar including November 17, 2021 minutes (5-0)

Sustainability Commission

The commission will review proposed project ideas for a Clean California Local Grant Program application and rank potential study issues for 2022. The meeting also includes program updates from Silicon Valley Clean Energy and a review of the updated annual work plan.

• Review of proposed project ideas for Clean California Local Grant Program application
• Ranking of 2022 study issues
• Silicon Valley Clean Energy program updates
• Approval of November 15, 2021, meeting minutes
• Updated January 2022 Annual Work Plan

The commission voted unanimously to rank four study issues for 2022, prioritizing recycled water expansion, street tree repopulation, electric vehicle fleet planning, and sustainable landscaping. It also voted to drop two proposed study issues on decarbonization readiness and fossil fuel infrastructure, and to defer a third on pesticide use. Chair Wickham was nominated to present the rankings to City Council.

• Ranked 2022 study issues: ESD 22-02 (recycled water), DPW 22-04 (street trees), DPW 22-01 (EV fleet), ESD 22-02 (sustainable landscaping) (7-0)
• Dropped Study Issue CDD 20-04 on decarbonization readiness during electrical upgrades (7-0)
• Dropped Study Issue DPW 20-01 on reducing fossil fuel infrastructure (7-0)
• Deferred Study Issue ESD 17-01 on eliminating chemical pesticide use (7-0)
• Nominated Chair Wickham to represent commission at City Council study issue workshop (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 15, 2021 (7-0)

Redistricting Commission

The Redistricting Commission will receive public comments regarding the draft City Council redistricting maps published on January 6, 2022. The commission will also discuss the proposed sequence of elections and review an outreach report.

• Public hearing for comments on draft redistricting maps
• Discussion of proposed sequence of elections
• Review of Outreach Report

The Commission voted to narrow the draft City Council redistricting maps to three focus maps: Map 102, Map 104-105 (combined), and Map 101, with specific amendments to adjust boundaries. They also eliminated two notch options (B and E) from consideration and limited each commissioner to three votes for map support. The meeting was a continuation from January 13, 2022, and included public comment on the draft maps.

• Approved motion to name five options for addressing the District 6 Notch (6-0-1)
• Approved motion to combine Map 104 and Map 105 for consideration (4-3)
• Approved motion to limit commissioners to three votes for map support (7-0)
• Eliminated Notch Option B (retain 2010 Census geography) from consideration (6-1)
• Eliminated Notch Option E (wider notch as in Map 103) from consideration (6-1)
• Failed motion to add Mary Manor Mobile Estates to District 5 (0-4-2)
• Approved Map 102 as focus map with request to smooth 'boot' in District 2 (7-0)
• Approved Map 104-105 as focus map with amendment to keep border along North Mathilda Avenue (7-0)

Redistricting Commission

The Redistricting Commission and City Council will hold a joint meeting to receive public comment on draft redistricting maps published January 6, 2022. The commission will also discuss narrowing map options to three to five focus maps and the proposed sequence of elections.

• Public hearing on draft City Council redistricting maps
• Discussion on narrowing map options to three to five focus maps
• Review of proposed sequence of elections
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 9, 2021 and November 11, 2021
• Outreach report presentation

The Redistricting Commission held a public hearing on draft redistricting maps but took no action on map selection. A motion to pick three to five focus maps failed for lack of a second. The commission voted to continue the meeting to January 14 at 5:00 p.m. to allow more time for analysis.

• Approved minutes of Sept. 9 and Nov. 11, 2021 (7-0)
• Motion to pick three to five maps addressing 'the notch' failed (no second)
• Continued meeting to Jan. 14 at 5:00 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

The City Council and Redistricting Commission will receive public comments regarding draft redistricting maps published January 6, 2022. The meeting also includes a discussion of the proposed sequence of elections. A closed session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation involving Sunnyvale Police Department officers.

• Public hearing for draft City Council redistricting maps
• Discussion regarding proposed sequence of elections
• Closed session regarding Georgette Purnell v. City of Sunnyvale Police Department Officers Clyde Chen and Puaolena Reis litigation

The City Council held a joint public hearing with the Redistricting Commission to receive comments on draft City Council redistricting maps and the proposed sequence of elections. No action was taken on the maps. The meeting also included a closed session on pending litigation.

• Held public hearing on draft redistricting maps; no action taken
• Convened closed session for pending litigation (Georgette Purnell v. City of Sunnyvale Police Department)

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator hearing scheduled for January 12, 2022, was canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 26, 2022.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the Park Dedication Fund and receive an update on parks and buildings. The meeting also includes ranking 2022 study issues and discussing potential topics for 2023.

• Park Dedication Fund Review (22-0203A)
• Parks and Park Buildings Update (22-0216B)
• Ranking of 2022 Study Issues (22-02052)
• Consideration of potential study issues for 2023 (22-02063)
• Approval of November 10, 2021 meeting minutes (22-02041)

The Parks and Recreation Commission ranked eight proposed study issues for 2022, with the assessment of needs for additional outdoor sports programs and facilities ranked first. The commission voted 4-0 to adopt the ranking as presented. The meeting also included informational updates on the Park Dedication Fund and Fair Oaks Park construction, and public comments proposing disk golf baskets in parks.

• Adopted ranking of 2022 study issues, with LRS 20-03 (outdoor sports needs) ranked first (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar, including minutes of November 10, 2021 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on multi-family residential design standards and a public hearing for a development project. The commission will also consider approving previous meeting minutes and reviewing proposed study issues for 2022.

• Design review for two new single-family homes at 664 West McKinley Avenue
• Study session on objective design standards for multi-family residential development
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from December 13, 2021
• Review of proposed study issues for the 2022 calendar year

The Planning Commission approved a design review, use permit, and tentative parcel map to subdivide a 0.17-acre lot at 664 West McKinley Avenue into two lots for two new two-story single-family homes. The approval includes modified conditions, including a requirement for the project to achieve 90 GreenPoint Rated points and a condition to address the corner vision triangle overlap at the driveway on Lot B. The vote was 6-0, with Commissioner Harrison absent. The decision is final unless appealed to the City Council by January 25, 2022.

• Approved design review, use permit, and tentative parcel map for two homes at 664 W McKinley Ave (6-0)
• Added condition requiring 90 GreenPoint Rated points for green building compliance
• Added condition to improve corner vision triangle overlap at Lot B driveway
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of December 13, 2021 (5-0, 1 abstention)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the December 1, 2021, meeting. The commission will also consider the selection and ranking of potential study issues.

• Approval of December 1, 2021, meeting minutes (22-0198)
• Selection and ranking of potential study issues (22-0197)

City Council

The City Council will discuss new ordinances regarding housing development in single-family zones following Senate Bill 9. Members will also consider a $1,165,000 real estate purchase near Manzano Way and Oak Creek Way. Additionally, the council will select a new Vice Mayor for a one-year term.

• Adoption of an urgency interim ordinance related to Senate Bill 9 housing legislation
• $1,165,000 purchase of real property near Manzano Way and Oak Creek Way
• Amendment to Yamaha Motor Finance lease for electric golf carts, increasing the total by $35,000
• Selection of a new Vice Mayor for a one-year term
• Review of amendments to City Manager Kent Steffens' employment agreement

The City Council adopted an urgency interim ordinance and introduced a related ordinance to implement Senate Bill 9, allowing housing development in single-family zoning districts, with modifications to re-letter tables. The Council also selected Councilmember Cisneros as Vice Mayor, approved the purchase of land near Manzano Way for $1,165,000, and increased the City Manager's salary range to $302,041-$410,800 with a 6% raise and $10,000 bonus.

• Adopted urgency interim ordinance and introduced SB 9 housing ordinance (6-0)
• Selected Councilmember Cisneros as Vice Mayor for one-year term (6-0)
• Approved $1,165,000 purchase of land adjacent to Manzano Way (6-0)
• Increased City Manager salary range to $302,041-$410,800 with 6% raise and $10,000 bonus (6-0)
• Approved Council Policy 7.3.19 amendments for colleague memorandums (5-1)
• Approved consent calendar including electric golf cart lease extension (6-0)
• Appointed Councilmembers to intergovernmental assignments and subcommittees (6-0)
• Determined 2022 seating arrangements by consensus

Board of Library Trustees

The regular meeting of the Sunnyvale Board of Library Trustees scheduled for Monday, January 3, 2022, was canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 7, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.