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APPROVED MINUTES
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:48 p.m. Mayor Barry Chang called the Regular City Council meeting to order in the
Cupertino Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Barry Chang, Vice Mayor Savita Vaidhyanathan, and Council members Darcy
Paul, Rod Sinks and Gilbert Wong. Absent: None.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Subject: Proclamation honoring Maya Varma, winner of the First Place Medal of
Distinction in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search competition
Recommended Action: Present proclamation
Mayor Chang presented the proclamation to Maya Varma.
POSTPONEMENTS -None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Julie Eades talked about a non-profit event called Cake-Off4Kids happening on May 22 from
3-5 at the Quinlan Community Center.
Ignatius Ding talked about the Cupertino Citizens' Sensible Growth Initiative (CCSGI) ballot
measure language. He distributed written comments.
Liana Crabtree talked about the CCSGI ballot measure language.
Liang Chao on behalf of CCSGI talked about the CCSGI ballot measure language.
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Luke Lang talked about the CCSGI ballot measure language. He distributed written
comments.
Joan Chin talked about Sand Hill Property Company and the Hills at Valko proposal.
Danessa Teckmanski talked about the CCSGI ballot measure language. She distributed
written comments.
Steven Scharf talked about information he heard on a Chinese radio station regarding CCSGI.
Ruby Elbogen on behalf of the American Cancer Society talked about the upcoming Relay for
Life.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Wong moved and Sinks seconded to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented
with amendments to item numbers 2 and 3 per dais items. A yes: Chang, Vaidhyanathan,
Paul, Sinks and Wong. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
2. Subject: Approve the April 19 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes
Written communication for this item included an amended page.
3 . Subject: Addition of the part-time staff classification of Park Ranger within the
Recreation and Community Services Department
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 16-037 authorizing the City Manager to
add a new part-time staff classification of Park Ranger, which would operate in the
Stevens Creek Corridor and be overseen by the Recreation and Community Services
Department
Written communications for this item included an amended resolution.
4. Subject: 2016/2017 City Council Work Program
Recommended Action: Approve the 2016/2017 City Council Work Program
Written communications for this item included a redline Work Program.
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5. Subject: State Assembly Bill 2502 (Mullin & Chiu): Land Use -Zoning Regulations
Recommended Action: Adopt a position of support on Assembly Bill 2502 (Mullin &
Chiu): Land Use -Zoning Regulations and authorize the Mayor to send letters in
support of fhis bill.
6. Subject: First Amendment to the Agreement for Countywide Household Hazardous
Waste (HHW) Collection Program
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 16-041, authorizing the City Manager to
execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for Countywide Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Program
7. Subject: Authorization for Submittal of Application for CalRecycle Payment Programs
and related authorizations
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 16-042, authorizing submittal of
applications for CalRecycle' s Payment Programs
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
8. Subject: Second reading of an ordinance amending sections of Chapter 3.23 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code to align the public works bid invitation distribution and
posting periods with the related California Public Contract Code requirements.
Recommended Action: Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No. 16-2143:
"An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending the Cupertino
Municipal Code sections 3.23.030, 3.23.040, 3.23.050, 3.23.120, of Chapter 3.23 of Title 3
regarding public bidding"
City Clerk Grace Schmidt read the title of the ordinance.
Wong moved and Sinks seconded to read Ordinance No. 16-2143 by title only and that
the City Clerk's reading would constitute the first reading thereof. Ayes: Chang,
Vaidhyanathan, Paul, Sinks and Wong. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Wong moved and Sinks seconded to enact Ordinance No. 16-2143 . Ayes: Chang,
Vaidhyanathan, Paul, Sinks and Wong. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Subject: Annual review of the City's Non-Point Source Control and Stormwater
Management Program (flood control and creek pollution prevention) and approval to
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renew the collection of existing storm drain fees at no increase in rates for fiscal year
2016-2017
Recommended Action: Consider all objections or protests and adopt Resolution No. 16-
043 for approval and renewal of the collection of existing storm drain fees at no
increase in rates for fiscal year 2016-2017
Director of Public Works Timm Borden reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Chang opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and Mayor Chang
closed the public hearing.
Wong moved and Sinks seconded to adopt Resolution No. 16-043 for approval and
renewal of the collection of existing storm drain fees at no increase in rates for fiscal
year 2016-2017. The motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
10. Subject: Proposed Initiative submitted by Ruby Elbogen, Reed Sparks, and William
Hausman regarding the North De Anza Gateway (Cupertino Inn and Goodyear Tire
sites) ("North De Anza Gateway Initiative") and preparation of a 9212 Report
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 16-044 directing City staff to prepare a
report on the effects of the North De Anza Gateway Initiative pursuant to Elections
Code Section 9212 and appropriate $135,000.00 for such purpose
City Manager David Brandt reviewed the staff report.
Wong moved and Chang seconded to adopt Resolution No. 16-044 directing City staff
to prepare a report on the effects of the North De Anza Gateway Initiative pursuant to
Elections Code Section 9212 and appropriate $135,000.00 for such purpose. The motion
carried unanimously.
11. Subject: Consideration of an amendment to the deadlines the City Council established
for ballot arguments and the City Attorney's impartial analysis for an initiative
measure to appear on the ballot for the November 8, 2016 election, and amend City
Council Resolution No. 16-029 to reflect the amended deadlines.
Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution No. 16-045 amending Resolution No. 16-
029 to set the date of August 15, 2016 for primary ballot arguments and August 22, 2016
for rebuttal arguments and impartial analyses for all measures that the City Council
places on the ballot for the November 2016 election in order to establish a uniform
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deadline for all measures that the City Council places on the ballot for the November 8,
2016 election
City Clerk Grace Schmidt reviewed the staff report.
Sinks moved and Vaidhyanathan seconded to adopt Resolution No. 16-045 amending
Resolution No. 16-029 to set the date of August 15, 2016 for primary ballot arguments
and August 22, 2016 for rebuttal arguments and impartial analyses for all measures
that the City Council places on the ballot for the November 2016 election in order to
establish a uniform deadline for all measures that the City Council places on the ballot
for the November 8, 2016 election. The motion carried with Wong abstaining.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF
12. Subject: Annual Report on the Pavement Management Program
Recommended Action: Receive the report. No action is required
Written communications for this item included a staff PowerPoint presentation.
Assistant Director of Public Works Roger Lee gave the Annual Report on the Pavement
Management Program via a PowerPoint presentation.
Council received the report.
13. Subject: Construction Project Updates
Recommended Action: Receive Updates
Written communications for this item included a staff Power Point presentation.
Director of Public Works Timm Borden reviewed the Construction Project Updates via
a PowerPoint presentation.
Council received the updates.
Mayor Chang continued with additional Oral Communications cards.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -Continued
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Jon Willey talked about the CCSGI ballot language and map. He distributed written
comments.
Govind Tatachari on behalf of Better Cupertino talked about the CCSGI ballot language.
Mayor Chang continued with item number 14 under Reports by Council and Staff.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF -Continued
14. Subject: Report on Committee assignments and general comments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments and general comments
Council members highlighted the activities of their committees and various
community events.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:40 p.m., Mayor Chang adjourned the meeting.
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk
Staff reports, backup materials, and items distributed at the City Council meeting are
available for review at the City Clerk's Office, 777-3223, and also on the Internet at
www.cupertino.org. Click on Agendas & Minutes, then click on the appropriate Packet.
Most Council meetings are shown live on Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99
and are available at your convenience at www.cupertino.org. Click on Agendas & Minutes,
and then click Archived Webcast. Videotapes are available at the Cupertino Library, or may
be purchased from the Cupertino City Channel, 777-2364.
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