CC 10-16-2018CUPERTINO APPROVED MINUTES
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CLOSED SESSION
At 6:00 p .m. Mayor Darcy Paul called the Regular City Council meeting to order in City Hall
Conference Room A, 10300 Torre Avenue. Council went into closed session and reconvened in
open session at 6:45 p.m. in the Cupertino Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre
Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Darcy Paul, Vice Mayor Rod Sinks, and Councilmembers Barry Chang and Sa vita
Vaidhyanathan. Absent: Councilrnember Steven Scharf.
Before Council went into closed session, the following individuals spoke:
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Miguel Lira on behalf of SIREN
Priya Murthy on behalf of SIREN
Subject: Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of Litigation
pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Gov't Section 54956.9: Two Cases
Mayor Paul reported that for the first item, an update was provided and direction was
provided to the City Attorney to seek restitution on a criminal matter for People of the State
of California vs. Jennifer Chang.
Mayor Paul reported that for the second item, an update was provided and direction was
given to join the amicus brief on behalf of the State of California for United States vs. State
of California, Case No. 218-CV-00490.
Subject: Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov't Code Section
54956.9, paragraph 1 of subdivision (d) Name of Case: Committee Supporting Cupertino
Citizens' Sensible Growth Initiative et al., Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. City of Cupertino et
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al., Defendants and Respondents. Santa Clara Superior Court Case No. 16CV296322 / Court
of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District Case No. H043940
Mayor Paul reported that an update was provided and direction to seek recovery of costs
of approximately $4,100 was provided in a 3 -1 vote (Paul dissenting).
Mayor Paul reported out on the closed session meeting from October 9 regarding recruitment
for the City Manager. Subject: Public Employee Employment (Gov't Code 54957(b)(l); Title: City
Manager Recruitment.
Mayor Paul reported that closed session was conducted and no final action was taken.
RECESS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Darcy Paul reconvened the Regular City Council meeting in the Cupertino
Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Darcy Paul, Vice Mayor Rod Sinks, and Councilmembers Barry Chang and Sa vita
Vaidhyanathan. Absent: Councilmember Steven Scharf.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
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4.
Subject: Proclamation declaring the 2nd week in October as Code Enforcement Officer
Appreciation Week.
Recommended Action: Present Proclamation declaring the 2nd week in October as Code
Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week.
Mayor Paul presented the Proclamation to the Code Enforcement Officers for Code
Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week.
Subject: Proclamation for Team Pi-oneers from Cupertino for being the 2018 National
Middle School Quiz Bowl Champion
Recommended Action: Present proclamation to Team Pi-oneers from Cupertino for being
the 2018 National Middle School Quiz Bowl Champion
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Mayor Paul presented the Proclamation to representatives of Team Pi-oneers from
Cupertino for being the 2018 National Middle School Quiz Bowl Champion.
Mayor Paul reordered the agenda to hear item number 6 before 5.
6 . Subject: Presentation from Bhubanesvvar Sister City regarding recent student exchange trip
Recommended Action: Receive presentation from Bhubaneswar Sister City regarding
recent student exchange trip
Council received a presentation from Bhubaneswar Sister City regarding the recent student
exchange trip.
5. Subject: Presentation from Toyokawa Si ster City regarding recent student exchange trip
Recommended Action: Receive presentation from Toyokawa Sister City regarding recent
student exchange tr ip
Council received a presentation from Toyokawa Sister City regarding the recent student
exchange trip.
STUDY SESSION
7. Subject: Study Session on homelessness
Recommended Action: Present on the topic of homelessness in the City and the Region
Written communications for this item included an email to Council, and staff and partner
service provider organization presentations.
Senior Housing Planner Kerri Heusler and Assistant Planner Erika Povida gave a
presentation on the topic of homelessness in the City and the Region.
The partner service provider presenter included:
Consuela Hernandez from the County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing
Kathy Robinson from Charities Housing
Jan Lindenthal from MidPen Housing
Sujatha Venkatraman from West Valley Community Services
Mayor Paul opened public comment and the following individuals spoke:
Jennifer Griffin
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Bob Stromberg (Santa Clara County resident) on behalf of Destination: Home
Karan (Cupertino resident)
Mayor Paul closed public comment.
Council received the presentation on the topic of homelessness in the City and the Region
and directed staff to follow-up on these items:
• Update the website to include information on housing for students
• Explore teacher housing further and work with the County on their Board referral to
discuss teacher housing with De Anza College
POSTPONEMENTS-None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jennifer Griffin talked about the Stevens Creek Urban Villages development in San Jose.
Heather Dean talked about the decrease in volunteering at the Cupertino Senior Center due
to the City's new software system.
Candice Gonzalez (Palo Alto resident) on behalf of Sand Hill Property Company talked
about the SB35 approval.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vaidhyanathan moved and Chang seconded to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as
presented. Ayes: Paul, Sinks, Chang, and Vaidhyanathan. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent:
Scharf.
8. Subject: Approve the October 2 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the October 2 City Council minutes
9. Subject: Receive report on commission and committee members' terms expiring January 30,
2019 and set application submittal deadline date of January 11, 2019 and candidate
interview dates of January 28 and 29, 2019
Recommended Action: a.) Receive report on commission and committee members' terms
expiring January 30, 2019; and b.) Set the application submittal deadline date of 4:30 p.m.
on Friday, January 11, 2019 and candidate interviews beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Monday
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and Tuesday, January 28 and 29 for commission and committee members' terms expiring
January 30, 2019
10. Subject: Small Cell Wireless Agreement with ExteNet Systems (California) LLC
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Small Cell License
Agreement with ExteNet Systems (California) LLC
11. Subject: Report on Bids and Award a Contract for the McClellan Ranch West Parking Lot
Improvement Project (No. 2017-05)
Recommended Action: 1. Award a construction contract to Galeb Paving, Inc. of Saratoga,
California, in the amount of Six Hundred Five Thousand Eighty-two Dollars and 88/100
($605,082.88); and 2. Authorize a construction contingency budget of Sixty-one Thousand
Dollars ($61,000), which is approximately 10% of the construction contract amount, to
address unforeseen conditions during construction.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES -None
PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
Council recessed from 8:55 p.rn. to 9:00 p.m.
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
12. Subject: Consider adopting the resolution establishing a policy for accepting sponsorships
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 18-101 establishing a policy for accepting
sponsorships (Attachment A)
Senior Management Analyst Katy Nomura and Recreation Coordinator Jeff Ordway
reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Paul opened public comment and the following individual spoke:
Jennifer Griffin
Mayor Paul closed public comment.
Sinks moved and Vaidhyanathan seconded to adopt Resolution No. 18-101 establishing a
policy for accepting sponsorships with the amendments: Authority to Department Heads
up to $1,500 and City Manager up to $25,000; require department head discussion with City
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Manager to define sponsorship/benefit structure; add language for volunteer hours; and
recognize volunteers at minimum wage rate. The motion carried with Scharf absent.
13 . Subject: Budget Adjustment to proceed with a Request for Proposals for architectural
services for a New City Hall, an Interim City Hall and to add one 3-year Limited Term
Project Manager
Recommended Action: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. 18-102 approving
a Budget Adjustment for the amount of $6,175,000: 1. $5,500,000 for architectural design
services for a New City Hall, funded by the Capital Reserve, and: 2. $500,000 for
architectural design and other services as needed for the Interim City Hall, funded by the
Capital Reserve, and; 3. $87,500 to add one 3-year Limited Term Project Manager in the
Department of Public Works, funded by the General Fund
Written communications for this item included an amended staff report and a staff
presentation.
Director of Public Works Timm Borden reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Paul opened public comment and the following individual spoke:
Jennifer Griffin
Mayor Paul closed public comment.
Staff answered questions from Councilmembers.
Sinks moved and Vaidhyanathan seconded to adopt Resolution No. 18-102 approving a
Budget Adjustment in the amended amount of $4,087,500: 1. $3,500,000 for architectural
design services for a New City Hall, funded by the Capital Reserve, and: 2. $500,000 for
architectural design and other services as needed for the Interim City Hall, funded by the
Capital Reserve with direction to staff to explore finding lease space as a first priority, and;
3. $87,500 to add one 3-year Limited Term Project Manager in the Department of Public
Works, funded by the General Fund. The motion carried with Scharf absent.
14. Subject: Budget Adjustment to proceed with Request for Proposals for a market and
operations feasibility study for a performing art center
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 18-103 approving a Budget Adjustment in
the amount of $200,000 in the General Fund to complete a market and operations feasibility
study for a performing art center; and 2. Authorize staff to hire a consultant for a contract
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amount not to exceed $200,000 to complete a market and operations feasibility study for a
performing art center
Written communications for this item included a staff presentation.
City Engineer Chad Mosley reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Paul opened public comment and the following individual spoke:
Jennifer Griffin
Mayor Paul closed public comment.
Sinks moved and Vaidhyanathan seconded to adopt Resolution No. 18-103 approving a
Budget Adjustment in the amount of $200,000 in the General Fund to complete a market
and operations feasibility study for a performing art center and; 2. Authorize staff to hire a
consultant for a contract amount not to exceed $200,000 to complete a market and
operations feasibility study for a performing art center. The motion carried with Paul voting
no and Scharf absent.
15 . Subject: Proposed revisions to the 2018-19 City Work Plan and Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) due to the new City Hall project, the Performance Art Center (PAC) Market
and Operations feasibility study, Regional Transformative Transit Initiatives, and other key
initiatives
Recommended Action: 1. Revise the 2018-19 City Work Program to reprioritize certain staff
efforts to allow for the meeting of schedules for several major new proposed initiatives; and
2. Amend the CIP by adding the New City Hall Project, the Interim City Hall and Relocation
Project, and the Performing Arts Center Market and Operations Feasibility Study, and
delaying certain projects to enable sufficient resources for these large priority projects; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 18-104 to approve the defunding of $4,425,750 in budgeted Capital
Funds for the Capital Improvement Projects listed in Table 1
Written communications for this item included an amended Council Work Plan and a staff
pre sen ta tion.
Director of Public Works Timm Borden reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Paul opened public comment and the following individual spoke:
Jennifer Griffin
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Mayor Paul closed public comment.
Staff answered questions from Councilmembers.
Paul moved and Vaidhyanathan seconded to :
1. Revise the 2018-19 City Wor k Program to reprioritize certain staff efforts to allow for the
meeting of schedules for several major new proposed initiatives; and include Bike-Share
and Scooter-Share Policy, but remove two proposed initiatives; the Dog Off Leash Trial at
Jollyman Park and the initiative to amend the Municipal Code to change construction hour
start time from 7:00am to 8:00am; and
2. Amend the CIP by adding the New City Hail Project, the Interim City Hall and
Relocation Project, and the Performing Arts Center Market and Operations Feasibility
Study, and delaying certain projects to enable sufficient resources for these large priority
projects; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 18-104 to approve the defunding of $4,425 ,750 in budgeted Capital
Funds for the Capital Improvement Projects listed in Table 1, with the amendment to reduce
the defunding amount by $75,000 for the Blackberry Farm Entrance Road Improvements
Feasibility Study.
The motion carried with Scharf absent.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF
16. Subject: Report on Committee assignments and general comments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments and general comments
Council directed staff to follow up on the concern from the Senior Cente r volunteer and
include a report in Items of Interest.
Councilmembers highlighted the activities of their committees and various community
events.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 11 :40 p.m., Mayor Paul adjourned the meeting.
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Grace Schmidt, City Clerk