City of Sunnyvale  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
Tuesday, January 27, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,  
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086  
Vice Mayor Reception - 6 p.m. | Special Meeting: Special Order of the Day - 6:30 PM |  
Regular Meeting - 7 PM  
6:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Special Order of the Day)  
Call to Order  
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.  
Roll Call  
Present: 7 -  
Mayor Larry Klein  
Vice Mayor Richard Mehlinger  
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros  
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan  
Councilmember Linda Sell  
Councilmember Charlsie Chang  
Councilmember Eileen Le  
Special Order of the Day  
A
26-0126  
Recognition of Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering  
Fair Association (SCVSEFA) Award Winners  
Mayor Klein spoke in recognition of the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering  
Fair Association (SCVSEFA) Award Winners.  
Erin Guzman, Executive Director of ESG, Synopsys, spoke in recognition of the  
SCVSEFA Award Winners.  
Veena Jain, SCVSEFA Board President, spoke in recognition of the SCVSEFA  
Award Winners.  
Forrest Williams, SCVSEFA Public Relations Committee Chair, spoke in recognition  
of the SCVSEFA Award Winners.  
Mayor Klein announced the 2025 SCVSEFA award winners.  
Adjourn Special Meeting  
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.  
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 Richard Mehlinger  
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros  
Councilmember Murali Srinivasan  
Councilmember Linda Sell  
Councilmember Charlsie Chang  
Councilmember Eileen Le  
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY  
B
26-0093  
Recognition of Outgoing Vice Mayor  
Public Comment opened at 7:05 p.m.  
Neysa Fligor, Santa Clara County Assessor, spoke in recognition of outgoing Vice  
Mayor Sell.  
Julia Miller, Board Member, El Camino Healthcare District, spoke in recognition of  
outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.  
Sylvia Leong, Cupertino Union School District Trustee, spoke in recognition of  
outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.  
Victoria Low, District Director, State Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens' Office, spoke  
in recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.  
Public Comment closed at 7:10 p.m.  
Mayor Klein provided remarks in appreciation of former Vice Mayor Sell.  
Councilmember Sell provided remarks.  
Councilmember Le spoke in recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.  
Councilmember Chang spoke in recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.  
Councilmember Cisneros spoke in recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.  
Councilmember Srinivasan spoke in recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Sell.  
C
26-0094  
Ceremonial Oath of Office for Vice Mayor  
Sue Serrone and Mike Serrone administered the ceremonial Oath of Office to Vice  
Mayor Mehlinger.  
Public Comment opened at 7:23 p.m.  
Valerie Suares spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.  
Tara Martin-Milius spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.  
Rose G. spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.  
Victoria Low, District Director, State Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens' Office, spoke  
in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.  
Public Comment closed at 7:31 p.m.  
Mayor Klein made remarks in honor of Vice Mayor Mehlinger.  
Vice Mayor Mehlinger provided remarks.  
Councilmember Le spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.  
Councilmember Sell spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.  
Councilmember Cisneros spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.  
Councilmember Srinivasan spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.  
Councilmember Chang spoke in honor of incoming Vice Mayor Mehlinger.  
D
26-0270  
Muslim American Heritage Month  
Mayor Klein spoke in honor of Muslim American Heritage Month.  
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS  
Russ Melton, Chief Executive Officer, Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, provided  
a presentation on the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce's mission and announced  
their upcoming events.  
Sharlene Liu, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, provided a presentation proposing potential  
Council Priority Projects.  
Daniel Karpelevith, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, continued the presentation.  
Kira Od voiced their concerns regarding 120 volt-lighted arches in public spaces.  
Steve Scandalis provided a presentation of community survey results regarding  
potential changes to the City Charter.  
Marie Bernard, Sunnyvale Rotary Club, announced the Sunnyvale Rotary Club  
annual fundraiser.  
Eric Krock shared their concerns regarding potential federal law enforcement  
operations in Sunnyvale.  
Kevin Jackson, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, spoke in support of the proposed  
Sunnyvale Safe Streets’ Council Priority Project proposals.  
Siva H. shared their concerns with the proposed MidPen Housing Corporation  
development at 295 S. Mathilda Avenue and support for developing senior housing  
as an alternative.  
Uday voiced their concerns with the proposed MidPen Housing Corporation  
development at 295 S. Mathilda Avenue and support for developing senior housing  
as an alternative.  
Steve communicated their concerns with the proposed MidPen Housing Corporation  
development at 295 S. Mathilda Avenue and support for developing senior housing  
as an alternative.  
Andrew G. shared their concerns regarding potential federal enforcement  
operations in Sunnyvale.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
Public Comment opened at 8:27 p.m.  
No speakers.  
Public Comment closed at 8:27 p.m.  
Councilmember Le pulled agenda item 1.D for separate consideration.  
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded  
the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.C and 1.E through 1.G.  
The motion carried with the following vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
Mayor Klein  
Vice Mayor Mehlinger  
Councilmember Cisneros  
Councilmember Srinivasan  
Councilmember Sell  
Councilmember Chang  
Councilmember Le  
No: 0  
1.A  
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026 as submitted.  
26-0013  
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026  
1.B  
26-0082  
Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment  
by the City Manager  
Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.  
1.C  
26-0162  
Amend Temporary Personnel Services Agreement with Fire &  
Risk Alliance LLC to Increase Contract Amount to $338,517 in  
the Same Form as Attachment 1 to the Report and Extend the  
Term Through January 11, 2027 (F26-233)  
Take the following actions:  
- Approve Second Amendment to the Temporary Personnel Services Agreement  
with Fire & Risk Alliance LLC, increasing the contract by $109,617 for a new  
not-to-exceed total of $338,517 and exercise year two (2) of the three contract  
extensions through January 11, 2027;  
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment when all necessary  
conditions have been met;  
- Authorize the City Manager to increase compensation subject to budget  
availability, if pricing and services remain acceptable to the City; and  
- Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract through the final year.  
1.D  
26-0152  
Authorize the Issuance of a Ten-Year Purchase Agreement in  
the Amount of $16,149,402 to Axon Enterprise, Inc., for  
Body-Worn Cameras, Tasers, Evidence Cloud Services,  
Unlimited Digital Evidence Storage, and a Suite of Public  
Safety Technology Solutions for the Department of Public  
Safety and Approve Budget Modification No. 11 in the Amount  
of $1,248,708 (F26-207)  
Public Comment opened at 8:49 p.m.  
Andrew G. questioned the privacy implications of the data storage in the Axon  
environment and how it may be used by federal law enforcement operations.  
Public Comment closed at 8:50 p.m.  
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Le seconded the  
motion to take the following actions:  
- Authorize the issuance of purchase agreement to Axon Enterprise Inc., of  
Scottsdale, AZ in the amount of $16,149,402 plus taxes for body-worn cameras  
(BWC) (Attachment 1), taser, evidence cloud services, unlimited digital evidence  
storage, a suite of public safety technology solutions;  
- Delegate the authority to the City Manager to amend the contract to incorporate  
Axons RMS to the Master Service Agreement;  
- Approve a Budget Modification No. 11 in the amount of $1,248,708; and  
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions  
have been met.  
The motion carried with the following vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
Mayor Klein  
Vice Mayor Mehlinger  
Councilmember Cisneros  
Councilmember Srinivasan  
Councilmember Sell  
Councilmember Chang  
Councilmember Le  
No: 0  
1.E  
26-0073  
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Application for and Receipt  
of Prohousing Incentive Program Funds  
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Application for and Receipt of Prohousing  
Incentive Program Funds.  
1.F  
26-0197  
Review and Approve 2026 Board and Commission Annual  
Work Plans  
Approve the 2026 Work Plans as submitted.  
1.G  
26-0206  
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Salary Resolution and  
Schedule of Pay to Increase the Councilmember and Mayor  
Stipend Amounts Pursuant to City Charter Section 605  
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Salary Resolution and Schedule of Pay to  
Increase the Councilmember and Mayor Stipend Amounts Pursuant to City Charter  
Section 605.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS  
2
26-0104  
Annual Review of City’s Code of Ethics and Conduct for  
Elected and Appointed Officials  
City Clerk David Carnahan provided the staff report.  
Public Hearing opened at 8:55 p.m.  
Steve Scandalis advocated for adding limits on the display of personal messaging  
during public meetings.  
Public Hearing closed at 8:58 p.m.  
MOTION: Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded the  
motion to approve the proposed revisions incorporated in the 2026 Code of Ethics  
and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials with the following revision to  
Appendix A - Model of Excellence Member Statement:  
- Add a bullet that reads "Be prepared and informed so that I can make worthwhile  
contributions”.  
The motion carried with the following vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
Mayor Klein  
Vice Mayor Mehlinger  
Councilmember Cisneros  
Councilmember Srinivasan  
Councilmember Sell  
Councilmember Chang  
Councilmember Le  
No: 0  
3
26-0248  
CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 13, 2026  
Determine the 2026 Seating Arrangements for City Council  
City Clerk David Carnahan provided the staff report.  
Public Hearing opened at 9:02 p.m.  
No speakers.  
Public Hearing closed at 9:02 p.m.  
By consensus and in the order of seniority, Council determined the seating  
arrangements for 2026 as follow:  
Mayor Klein will remain in the Mayor’s seat (Seat 4).  
Vice Mayor Mehlinger selected to take Seat 5.  
Councilmember Cisneros selected to take Seat 3.  
Councilmember Srinivasan selected to take Seat 6.  
Councilmember Sell selected to take Seat 2.  
Councilmember Chang selected to take Seat 7.  
Councilmember Le selected to take Seat 1.  
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL  
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS  
Councilmember Chang reported on a Cities Association of Santa Clara County  
Legislative Action Committee meeting.  
Vice Mayor Mehlinger reported on a Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation  
Agency board meeting.  
Councilmember Sell announced they were appointed to the Bay Area Air District  
Board by the Cities Association of Santa Clara County.  
Mayor Klein reported on the Silicon Valley Clean Energy board meeting and  
announced they were appointed chair for 2026.  
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS  
-Council  
None.  
-City Manager  
City Manager Tim Kirby spoke to the information only items and upcoming deadline  
to propose Council Priority Projects.  
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS  
26-0015  
26-0017  
26-0240  
26-0155  
Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar  
Board/Commission Meeting Minutes  
Council Advocacy Letters  
Quarter Two Update for Year 1 of July 2025 - June 2027  
Workplan (Information Only)  
26-0252  
26-0251  
Board/Commission Resignation (Information Only)  
Announcement of Council and Mayoral Appointments of  
Councilmembers to Intergovernmental Assignments  
(Information Only)  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.