City of Sunnyvale  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
Tuesday, May 6, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,  
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086  
Special Meeting: Closed Session - 6 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM  
6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)  
Call to Order  
Vice Mayor Sell called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.  
Roll Call  
Present: 7 -  
Mayor Larry Klein  
Vice Mayor Linda Sell  
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros  
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger  
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan  
Councilmember Charlsie Chang  
Councilmember Eileen Le  
Councilmember Srinivasan participated remotely in the meeting under the “Just  
Cause” provision of California Government Code Section 54953(j)(2).  
Public Comment  
Public Comment opened at 6:04 p.m.  
No speakers.  
Public Comment closed at 6:04 p.m.  
Convene to Closed Session  
Council convened to Closed Session in the Council Conference Room at 6:05 p.m.  
A
25-0427  
Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code  
Section 54957:  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
Title: City Attorney  
Adjourn Special Meeting  
Vice Mayor Sell adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.  
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.  
SALUTE TO THE FLAG  
Mayor Klein led the salute to the United States flag.  
ROLL CALL  
Present: 7 -  
Mayor Larry Klein  
Vice Mayor Linda Sell  
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros  
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger  
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan  
Councilmember Charlsie Chang  
Councilmember Eileen Le  
Councilmember Srinivasan participated remotely in the meeting under the “Just  
Cause” provision of California Government Code Section 54953(j)(2).  
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  
Vice Mayor Sell reported that Council met in Closed Session Held Pursuant to  
California Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE  
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Attorney; nothing to report.  
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY  
B
25-0471  
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month  
Mayor Klein spoke in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.  
Hayden Tang, AAPI Silicon Valley, and Aimee Ge, AAPI Silicon Valley, spoke in  
recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.  
C
25-0472  
Jewish Heritage Month  
Mayor Klein spoke in honor of Jewish Heritage Month.  
Oded Shekel, Bay Area Jewish Coalition, spoke in recognition of Jewish Heritage  
Month.  
D
25-0473  
Affordable Housing Month  
Mayor Klein spoke in honor of Affordable Housing Month.  
Karl Lauff, Assistant Director of Real Estate Development, Santa Clara County  
Housing Authority and Serena Li, Real Estate Development Manager, Santa Clara  
County Housing Authority spoke in recognition of Affordable Housing Month.  
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS  
Councilmember Mehlinger announced the upcoming Drive Electric Event  
Yael Levy spoke in recognition of Jewish Heritage Month and shared concerns  
about art displayed at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
City Manager spoke regarding the events that transpired at the Hands on the Arts  
Festival and announced further review is underway.  
Reva Konduru, Policy & Research Associate, Silicon Valley at Home, spoke in  
recognition of Affordable Housing Month.  
Carol Heath, Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, requested financial assistance from  
the City to support hosting a pride event in Sunnyvale.  
Dina Saah shared their concerns about the removal of their Palestine Palette Booth  
art display at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Omar voiced their concerns about the removal of art at the Hands on the Arts  
Festival.  
Ayelet communicated their concerns about the removal of art at the Hands on the  
Arts Festival.  
Tarek Suwwon voiced their concerns about the removal of art at the Hands on the  
Arts Festival.  
Faten shared their concerns about the removal of art at the Hands on the Arts  
Festival.  
Diane MS discussed their concerns about the removal of art at the Hands on the  
Arts Festival.  
Sarit Polerey spoke in recognition of Jewish Heritage Month and shared concerns  
about art displayed at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Margaret Okuzumi voiced their concerns about the removal of art at the Hands on  
the Arts Festival.  
Julie communicated their concerns about the removal of art at the Hands on the Arts  
Festival.  
Jason F. shared a presentation that advocated for a bicyclist and pedestrian lane on  
Tasman Drive.  
Elana F. shared a presentation that advocated for a bicyclist and pedestrian lane on  
Tasman Drive.  
Esty R. spoke in recognition of Jewish Heritage Month and shared concerns about  
art displayed at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Leslie communicated their concerns about the removal of art at the Hands on the  
Arts Festival.  
Maria Wong voiced their support of the Jewish community and the state of Israel.  
Khaled Neonchy spoke to their concerns about the removal of art at the Hands on  
the Arts Festival.  
Roei Ovadia spoke in recognition of Jewish Heritage Month and shared concerns  
about art displayed at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Ido Josef spoke in recognition of Jewish Heritage Month and shared concerns about  
art displayed at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Chen Levkovich discussed how the diversity of art should be displayed and not  
censored.  
Romit spoke in recognition of Jewish Heritage Month and shared concerns about art  
displayed at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Siva H. shared a presentation on their concerns regarding the proposed housing  
project at the previous Wells Fargo site.  
Tamar spoke in recognition of Jewish Heritage Month and communicated their  
concerns about art displayed at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Hibah, Civil Rights Coordinator, CAIR, voiced concerns about the removal of art at  
the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Rami A. communicated their concerns about the removal of art at the Hands on the  
Arts Festival.  
Amit spoke in recognition of Jewish Heritage Month and shared concerns about art  
displayed at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Renee R shared their concerns about the removal of art at the Hands on the Arts  
Festival.  
Uday Vallamsetty expressed their concerns with the proposed housing project at the  
previous Wells Fargo site.  
Noha voiced their concerns about the removal of art at the Hands on the Arts  
Festival.  
Dina communicated their concerns about the removal of art at the Hands on the Arts  
Festival.  
Yosra Abdelaziz spoke to their concerns about the removal of art at the Hands on  
the Arts Festival.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
Public Comment opened at 8:26 p.m.  
AJ requested agenda item 1.E be pulled from the Consent Calendar.  
Public Comment closed at 8:26 p.m.  
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the  
motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.D. and 1.F through 1.G.  
The motion carried with the following vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
Mayor Klein  
Vice Mayor Sell  
Councilmember Cisneros  
Councilmember Mehlinger  
Councilmember Srinivasan  
Councilmember Chang  
Councilmember Le  
No: 0  
1.A  
25-0324  
Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment  
by the City Manager  
Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.  
1.B  
25-0458  
Accept Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program  
Round 26 Grant Funds from the Metropolitan Transportation  
Commission to Complete a Citywide Pavement Condition  
Assessment and Approve Budget Modification No. 20 in the  
Amount of $18,241  
Accept Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program Round 26 grant  
funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to complete a citywide  
pavement condition assessment to qualify for regional discretionary funds and  
approve Budget Modification No. 20 in the amount of $18,241.  
1.C  
25-0500  
Award of Contract for the Playground Equipment Replacement  
2024 Project at Columbia and Cannery Parks in the Amount of  
$807,982 to Guerra Construction Group, Finding of California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption  
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(c), Approve a  
Budget Modification No. 22 in the Amount of $272,787  
(PW25-07)  
Take the following actions:  
- Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report in  
the amount of $807,982 to Guerra Construction Group of Santa Clara;  
- Make a finding of a categorical exemption from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(c);  
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions  
have been met;  
- Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $80,798; and  
- Approve Budget Modification No. 22 in the amount of $272,787.  
1.D  
25-0501  
Award of Contract in the Amount of $823,972.80 to VSS  
International, Inc. for Annual Slurry Seal 2025 and Finding of  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical  
Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)  
(PW25-02)  
Take the following actions:  
- Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report in  
the amount of $823,972.80 to VSS International, Inc. of West Sacramento, CA;  
- Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $82,397;  
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions  
have been met; and  
- Make a finding of a categorical exemption from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c).  
1.E  
25-0423  
Amend Four Existing Consulting Services Agreements for  
On-Call Engineering Support Services for the Water Pollution  
Control Plant (F25-340)  
Public Hearing opened at 8:28 p.m.  
AJ questioned the decision to hire a design consultant when City staff have job  
descriptions with similar specializations.  
Public Hearing closed at 8:30 p.m.  
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Vice Mayor Sell seconded the  
motion to take the following actions:  
- Approve the first amendment to the agreement with Hazen and Sawyer in  
substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report to extend the term of the  
Agreement until June 2, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $250,000 for a  
new not to exceed total of $450,000;  
- Approve the first amendment to the agreement with Hydro Science Engineers, Inc.  
in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report to extend the term of  
the Agreement until June 6, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $250,000 for  
a new not to exceed total of $450,000;  
- Approve the first amendment to the agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation in  
substantially the same form as Attachment 3 to the report to extend the term of the  
Agreement until June 22, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $250,000 for a  
new not to exceed total of $500,000;  
- Approve the first amendment to the agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. in  
substantially the same form as Attachment 4 to the report to extend the term of the  
Agreement until July 12, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $250,000 for a  
new not to exceed total of $500,000;  
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments when all necessary  
conditions have been met; and  
- Authorize the City Manager to execute a future amendment of the agreements for  
up to one (1) additional year, and to increase compensation subject to budget  
availability, need and negotiated pricing.  
The motion carried with the following vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
Mayor Klein  
Vice Mayor Sell  
Councilmember Cisneros  
Councilmember Mehlinger  
Councilmember Srinivasan  
Councilmember Chang  
Councilmember Le  
No: 0  
1.F  
25-0514  
Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Agreement in an Amount  
Not-to-Exceed $936,000 for Dedicated Internet Access and  
DDoS Mitigation Service (F25-301)  
Take the following actions:  
- Award a five (5) year contract purchase agreement in the amount of $936,000 for  
Dedicated Internet Access and DDoS Mitigation Service;  
- Authorize the City Manager to authorize a purchase agreement when all necessary  
conditions have been met;  
- Authorize the City Manager to renew the agreement for up to two (2) additional  
one-year periods based upon budget availability, need, acceptable pricing and  
service;  
- Authorize the City Manager to increase the agreement up to available budgeted  
amounts;  
- Approve a 10% contingency in the amount not to exceed $93,600; and  
- Find the above actions categorically exempt under the California Environmental  
Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a).  
1.G  
25-0517  
Review and Adopt Legislative Advocacy Positions and  
Long-Term Advocacy Positions Related to Housing Element  
Certification, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),  
Preventing Homelessness, Fair Energy Distribution and  
Pricing, Civil and Human Rights, and the School District  
(Re)Districting Process  
Approval of six (6) policy positions as presented and outlined in the report.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS  
City Council took a recess at 8:34 p.m. and returned at 8:43 p.m. with all  
Councilmembers present and Councilmember Srinivasan participating via  
teleconference.  
2
25-0551  
Consider Approval of the Draft 2025-2030 HUD Consolidated  
Plan and Draft FY 2025/26 HUD Action Plan and Provide  
Direction Regarding Potential Options if Federal Funding is  
Reduced  
Homeless Services Manager Amanda Sztoltz and Haidi Aggeler, Managing Director,  
Root Policy Research, provided the staff report and presentation.  
Public Hearing opened at 9:44 p.m.  
Melanie Faure, Upwards, spoke to Upwards services and answered questions  
posed by City Council.  
Agnes Veith voiced support for continuing to finance the Tenant Based Rental  
Assistance program.  
Marie Bernard, Executive Director, Sunnyvale Community Services, requested  
financial assistance in ensuring Sunnyvale Community Services programs continue  
to be funded.  
Erika Laguna, Santa Clara County Director, Downtown Streets Team, spoke to  
Downtown Streets Team’s services.  
Pilar Furlong, Chief Community Resources Officer, Bill Wilson Center, spoke in  
support of City staff recommendations  
Scott Duncan communicated the Housing and Humans Services Commission’s  
recommendations.  
Mike Serrone shared their support for continuing to support existing social programs  
and step-in to assist in funding these programs if federal funding would end.  
Public Hearing closed at 10:22 p.m.  
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion  
to approve Alternative 2. Adopt the draft 2025-2030 HUD Consolidated Plan and  
2025/26 Action Plan as shown in Attachments 2 and 3 to this report with the  
modifications to:  
- Allocate $513,534 to the Sunnyvale Community Services Workforce Program;  
- Allocate $64,000 to Upwards; and  
- Allocate $202,416 to the Minor Home Repair Program.  
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Vice Mayor Sell offered a friendly amendment to modify  
the motion to approve Alternative 3. Councilmember Mehlinger declined to accept  
the friendly amendment.  
The motion carried with the following vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
Mayor Klein  
Vice Mayor Sell  
Councilmember Cisneros  
Councilmember Mehlinger  
Councilmember Srinivasan  
Councilmember Chang  
Councilmember Le  
No: 0  
City Council took a recess at 10:40 p.m. and returned at 10:47 p.m. with all  
Councilmembers present and Councilmember Srinivasan participating via  
teleconference.  
3
25-0276  
Public Hearing to Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Annual  
Report to Levy and Collect an Annual Assessment for the  
Downtown Sunnyvale Business Improvement District (BID) for  
Fiscal Year 2025/26  
Deputy City Manager Connie Verceles provided the staff report.  
Kristina Kawczynski, Executive Director, Sunnyvale Downtown Association,  
provided the Downtown Sunnyvale Business Improvement District report.  
Public Hearing opened at 10:52 p.m.  
No speakers.  
Public Hearing closed at 10:52 p.m.  
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Cisneros  
seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution to confirm the  
Annual Report and Levy and collect an Annual Assessment for the Downtown  
Sunnyvale Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2025/26.  
The motion carried with the following vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
Mayor Klein  
Vice Mayor Sell  
Councilmember Cisneros  
Councilmember Mehlinger  
Councilmember Srinivasan  
Councilmember Chang  
Councilmember Le  
No: 0  
4
25-0566  
Approve Art in Private Development Project - Hunter  
Properties/Cityline, Titled Redwood Dawn (Phase 2, Artwork 4  
of 4)  
Management Analyst Kristin Dance and Ellie Hunter, Art Consultant, Hunter  
Properties, provided the staff report and presentation.  
Public Hearing opened at 11:23 p.m.  
No speakers.  
Public Hearing closed at 11:23 p.m.  
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded the  
motion to approve Alternative 1: Approve Art in Private Development Project -  
Hunter Properties/Cityline, titled Redwood Dawn (Phase 2, Artwork 4 of 4).  
The motion carried with the following vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
Mayor Klein  
Vice Mayor Sell  
Councilmember Cisneros  
Councilmember Mehlinger  
Councilmember Srinivasan  
Councilmember Chang  
Councilmember Le  
No: 0  
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL  
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS  
Councilmember Mehlinger reported on a recent Airport Land Use Commission  
meeting.  
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS  
-Council  
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Cisneros  
seconded the motion to agendize an item to allocate up to $5,000 from the City  
Council set aside to Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church for the Sunnyvale Pride  
Celebration to be heard at the next regular City Council meeting.  
Councilmember Sell registered an an abstention due to being a member of the  
Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church.  
The motion carried with the following vote:  
Yes: 6 -  
Mayor Klein  
Councilmember Cisneros  
Councilmember Mehlinger  
Councilmember Srinivasan  
Councilmember Chang  
Councilmember Le  
No: 0  
Abstain: 1 - Vice Mayor Sell  
Councilmember Mehlinger spoke to the public comments made during Oral  
Communications.  
Mayor Klein highlighted Municipal Clerk Week, Public Service Recognition Week,  
and spoke to the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Councilmember Le spoke to the Hands on the Arts Festival and acknowledged the  
retirement on Public Safety Chief Ngo and the 50-year anniversary of the fall of  
Saigon, Vietnam.  
Vice Mayor Sell spoke to the public comments made during Oral Communications.  
-City Manager  
City Manager Tim Kirby announced the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommended Budget  
will be released in the near future.  
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS  
25-0386  
25-0393  
25-0404  
25-0573  
Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar  
Board/Commission Meeting Minutes  
Information/Action Items  
Council Advocacy Letters  
25-0580  
Board/Commission Resignation (Information Only)  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 11:34 p.m.