Recommendation:
Alternatives 1 and 2:
1) Find that this action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to
Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA
Guidelines Section 15273 because it approves rates and
charges for the purposes of (1) meeting operating expenses,
including employee wage rates and fringe benefits; (2)
purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment or materials; (3)
meeting financial reserve needs and requirements; and (4)
obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain
current service levels; and
2) Adopt a resolution increasing water rates by 7.5%,
wastewater rates by 7%, and solid waste rates by 3% for FY
2026/27.
5
Adoption of Three Resolutions Calling a General Municipal
Election to be Held in the City of Sunnyvale on Tuesday,
November 3, 2026, for the Purpose of Submitting to City
Voters Three Amendments to the City Charter; Requesting
Consolidation with the Statewide General Election and
Election Services from Santa Clara County; Directing the City
Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis; and Setting Priorities
for Ballot Arguments
Recommendation:
Alternatives 1 through 3: Adopt three Resolutions calling a
General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Sunnyvale
on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of submitting
to City voters three ordinances concerning amendments to the
City Charter; requesting consolidation with the Statewide
General Election and election services from Santa Clara
County; directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial
analysis; and setting priorities for ballot arguments.
6
Adopt a Resolution to Approve the Final Engineer’s Report,
Confirm the Assessment, and Levy and Collect an Annual
Assessment for the Downtown Parking Maintenance District
for Fiscal Year 2026/27
Recommendation:
Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution to approve the final
Engineer's Report, confirm the assessment, and levy and
collect an annual assessment for the FY 2026/27 Downtown
Parking Maintenance District. This alternative will allow the
City to continue levying the assessment for FY 2026/27 to fund
the District's operation and maintenance.