City of Sunnyvale  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
Tuesday, May 20, 2025  
5:00 PM  
Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,  
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086  
Special Meeting: Study Session - 5 PM | Special Meeting: Special Order of the Day - 6:30  
PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM  
Public Participation and Access  
5 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)  
Call to Order  
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 5:08 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  
Study Session  
A
25-0075  
Hollenbeck Avenue Bike Lane Study  
Vice Mayor Sell recused themselves from this agenda item due to a potential impact  
on their personal residence located less than 1000 feet from Hollenbeck Avenue  
and left the meeting at 5:11 p.m.  
Principal Transportation Engineer/Planner Lillian Tsang provided the staff report  
and presentation.  
Public Hearing opened at 5:53 p.m.  
Susan Selna provided a presentation in support of a Hollenbeck Avenue traffic  
calming study.  
Scott Savage spoke against prioritizing bicycle lanes over street parking and  
vehicular traffic.  
Steve Scandalis presented a slide supporting revising the scoping of the study to  
better meet community needs.  
Emily provided a presentation highlighting neighborhood concerns to the proposed  
bicycle lanes.  
Sandhya Panicker provided a presentation in support of a Hollenbeck Avenue traffic  
calming study.  
Richard Chen discussed vehicle speeding concerns along Hollenbeck Avenue and  
concerns of adding bicycle lanes.  
Sharlene Liu, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, provided a presentation in support of a  
Hollenbeck Avenue traffic calming study, Alternative 1, and concerns regarding  
Alternatives 2 and 3.  
Kevin Jackson, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, continued the presentation.  
Gwynne MacKay, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, continued the presentation.  
Chloe Dahl, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, continued the presentation.  
Daniel Karpelevitch, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, continued the presentation.  
Jonathan Blum, Sunnyvale Safe Streets, continued the presentation.  
Nick Brosnahan voiced their support for Alternative 1.  
Michael Kwan communicated their support for Alternative 1.  
Stephen Meier shared their support for Alternative 1.  
Larry Moreno spoke in support for Alternative 3.  
Amy Moreno voiced their support for Alternative 3 and for the study to explore  
options for homeowners to accommodate service vehicles without street parking.  
Susan Bremond communicated their support for Alternative 1.  
Maya Yatziv spoke in support for Alternative 1.  
Perennial Ong expressed their support for Alternative 1.  
Fawaz Tirmizi shared their support for Alternative 1.  
Hans Bernhardt communicated their support for Alternative 1.  
Mike Murray shared their concerns regarding Alternative 1.  
Haruko Matsuda expressed the need to further study how to best accommodate the  
neighborhood's parking needs and bicycle safety.  
Tiffany Ho voiced concerns with the lack of neighborhood parking in Alternative 1.  
Cynthia Li spoke in support of Alternative 1.  
Kathie Lee communicated their support for Alternative 1.  
Alon Golan expressed their support for Alternative 1.  
Mark Hlady shared their support for Alternative 1.  
Sara Mohsin voiced their support for Alternative 1.  
Zaib Mohsin spoke in support of Alternative 1.  
Katherine Park communicated their support for Alternative 1.  
Kristel Wickham expressed their support for Alternative 1.  
Tina Chang voiced their support for Alternative 1.  
Tim Oey shared their support for Alternative 1.  
Jiahni Shao presented a slide showing their concerns with Alternative 1.  
Carla expressed their concerns with approving Alternative 1 and support for  
Alternative 3.  
Yongjun Li voiced their support for Alternative 3 and for a Hollenbeck Avenue traffic  
calming study.  
Vividh Baru shared their concerns with Alternative 1.  
Carrie Levin spoke in support of Alternative 1 and for a Hollenbeck Avenue traffic  
calming study.  
Chuck Fraleigh questioned if Hollenbeck Avenue is the best street to install buffered  
bicycle lanes.  
Doug Kunz expressed their support for Alternative 1.  
Richard L. communicated their support for Alternative 1.  
Vivek B. voiced their support for Alternative 3 and for a Hollenbeck Avenue traffic  
calming study.  
Lakshmi discussed the vehicle speeding concerns along Hollenbeck Avenue and  
expressed support for a Hollenbeck Avenue traffic calming study.  
Manoj Panicker expressed support for a Hollenbeck Avenue traffic calming study  
and for preserving street parking.  
Betsy Megas shared their support for Alternative 1.  
Sharadon Smith spoke in support for Alternative 3.  
Cortney Jansen voiced their support for Alternative 1.  
Jennifer S. communicated their support for Alternative 1.  
Neela Shukla shared their support for Alternative 2 or exploring other options to  
solve traffic safety.  
Rupa discussed the need to explore additional options for Council to consider that  
address the bicyclists and neighbors' concerns.  
Public Hearing closed at 6:56 p.m.  
Mayor Klein continued the study session until after the 7 p.m. regular Council  
meeting.  
6:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Special Order of the Day)  
Call to Order  
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:04 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  
Special Order of the Day  
B
25-0474  
Department of Public Safety Special Awards  
Mayor Klein spoke in honor of the Department of Public Safety Special Awards  
ceremony.  
Interim Public Safety Chief Ava Fanucchi spoke in recognition of the Public Safety  
Special Awardees.  
The Public Safety awards were presented to the award winners.  
Adjourn Special Meeting  
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.  
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Klein called the meeting to order at 7:47 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  
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS  
Councilmember Le announced the upcoming Allies in Training event.  
Leah K. spoke to their concerns with the removal of an art exhibit at the Hands on  
the Arts festival.  
Deanna shared their concerns with the removal of the Palestine Palette Booth art  
display at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Dina voiced their concerns with the removal of the Palestine Palette Booth art  
display at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Margaret Okuzumi communicated their concerns with the removal of the Palestine  
Palette Booth art display at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Jessica Jarecki, President, Vargas Elementary Parent Teacher Association, shared  
concerns regarding off-leash dogs at Vargas Elementary athletic fields.  
Donna Wallach spoke to their concerns with the removal of the Palestine Palette  
Booth art display at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Robert Schwieson expressed their concerns regarding the proposed fee increases  
on City provided utilities.  
Andrea Wald voiced their support for Study Issue ESD 24-01 Evaluate the Use of  
Artificial Turf versus Living Groundcover and offered additional scope of work for  
the study issue to consider.  
Ya shared concerns with the removal of the Palestine Palette Booth art display at  
the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Am Ysrael Chai spoke to their concerns with the display of art in the Palestine  
Palette Booth art display at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Dina communicated their concerns with the removal of the Palestine Palette Booth  
art display at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
Erica Valentine, Political Director, Local 393, spoke in support Study Issue DPW  
24-07 Explore the Benefits and Costs of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) to  
Establish the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Specific City Construction  
Projects.  
Brian Pors, Business Representative, UA Local 393, voiced their support Study  
Issue DPW 24-07.  
Lisa Adhikari shared concerns with the removal of the Palestine Palette Booth art  
display at the Hands on the Arts Festival.  
City Manager Tim Kirby announced the City is conducting an assessment of the  
events that occurred at the Hands on the Arts festival.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
Public Comment opened at 8:25 p.m.  
No speakers.  
Public Comment closed at 8:25 p.m.  
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded the  
motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.L.  
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  
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2025 as submitted.  
25-0385  
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2025  
1.B  
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025 as submitted.  
25-0377  
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025  
1.C  
25-0422  
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2025 (Board  
and Commission Interviews)  
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2025 as submitted.  
1.D  
25-0429  
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2025 (Board  
and Commission Interviews)  
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2025 as submitted.  
1.E  
25-0325  
Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment  
by the City Manager.  
Approve the list(s) of claims and bills.  
1.F  
25-0451  
Receive and File the City of Sunnyvale Investment Report for  
First Quarter 2025  
Receive and file the City of Sunnyvale Investment Report for First Quarter 2025.  
1.G  
25-0201  
Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Agreement to Univar  
Solutions USA, LLC in an Amount not to exceed $450,000 for  
Sodium Hypochlorite (F25-360)  
Take the following actions:  
- Authorize the issuance of a purchase agreement to Univar Solutions USA, LLC, in  
the not-to-exceed amount of $450,000 for the purchase of sodium hypochlorite;  
- Authorize the City Manager to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the annual  
purchase order within operating budgeted appropriation limits if additional quantities  
are needed for wastewater treatment processes; and  
- Authorize the City Manager to renew the purchase agreement for up to three (3)  
additional one-year periods, if the Bay Area Chemical Consortium (BACC) regional  
award contract with Univar Solutions is renewed or extended, subject to the  
appropriation of funds by the City Council.  
1.H  
25-0537  
Award of Contract to Yunex LLC in the Amount of $608,900 to  
Provide, Remove and Install Traffic Signal Controller Cabinet  
Assemblies, and Finding of California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15301 (F24-261)  
Take the following actions:  
- Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report in  
the amount of $608,900 to Yunex LLC;  
- Make a finding of categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301;  
- Approve a 10% contingency of $60,890; and  
- Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement when all  
conditions are met.  
1.I  
25-0567  
Authorize the First Amendment to Outside Counsel Agreement  
with Stoel Rives for Litigation Services Pertaining to the  
Litigation of San Francisco Baykeeper v. City of Sunnyvale  
(U.S. District Court Case No. 5:20-CV-00824-EJD) Increasing  
the Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount by $150,000 for a new  
Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount of $400,000 and Approve  
Budget Modification No. 23 in the Amount of $300,000  
Authorize the City Attorney to execute a First Amendment, in substantially the same  
form as Attachment 1 to the report, to the Legal Services Agreement with the law  
firm of Stoel Rives LLP to increase the not-to-exceed amount $150,000 for a new  
not-to-exceed contract amount $400,000 and approve Budget Modification No. 23 in  
the amount of $300,000.  
1.J  
25-0214  
Amend the Consultant Services Agreement with Ascent  
Environmental, Inc. to Increase Maximum Compensation by  
$85,680 for a New Not-to-Exceed Amount of $430,625 and  
Approve Budget Modification No. 16 in the Amount of $73,243  
for Preparation of the Village Center Master Plan  
Approve Budget Modification No. 16 to amend Project 835720 (titled Housing  
Element Update) in the amount of $73,243 to complete the Village Center Master  
Plan and approve a contract amendment with Ascent Environmental, Inc. for a new  
not-to-exceed amount of $430,625 for additional project tasks.  
1.K  
25-0348  
Approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Preliminary Engineer’s  
Report for the Downtown Parking District Assessment, Adopt a  
Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect an Assessment for  
the Downtown Parking Maintenance District for FY 2025/26,  
and Set the Date of June 17, 2025 for the Public Hearing on  
the Proposed Assessment  
Approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 preliminary Engineer’s Report for the  
Downtown Parking District Assessment, adopt a Resolution of Intention to Levy and  
Collect an Assessment for the Downtown Parking Maintenance District for FY  
2025/26, and set the date of June 17, 2025 for the public hearing on the levy of the  
proposed Assessment.  
1.L  
25-0579  
Public Safety Military Equipment Use Annual Report Pursuant  
to California Assembly Bill No. 481  
Adopt a Resolution regarding the presentation of the Annual Public Safety Military  
Equipment Use Report, reviewing and renewing the Military Equipment Use  
Ordinance pursuant to California Assembly Bill No. 481, finding the uses conformed  
to Policy, authorizing staff to seek grant funding for equipment, and finding that the  
Action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to  
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).  
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS  
2
25-0039  
Appoint Applicants to the Arts Commission, Bicycle and  
Pedestrian Advisory Commission, Board of Library Trustees,  
Heritage Preservation Commission, Housing and Human  
Services Commission, Human Relations Commission, Parks  
and Recreation Commission, Personnel Board, Planning  
Commission and Sustainability Commission  
City Clerk David Carnahan provided the staff report and presentation.  
Public Hearing opened at 8:30 p.m.  
No speakers.  
Public Hearing closed at 8:30 p.m.  
BALLOT 2  
Board of Library Trustees (one term to 6/30/2029)  
Kerstyn Clover (only preference)  
Vote: 5-0-2 (Abstentions by Vice Mayor Sell and Councilmember Srinivasan)  
Amber Frederickson (4th preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Nili Helman - Caspi (2nd preference)  
Vote: 1-0-6 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers  
Cisneros, Mehlinger, Chang and Le)  
Cara Kuhn (only preference)  
Vote: 1-0-6 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers  
Cisneros, Mehlinger, Srinivasan and Le)  
Winnie Lam (1st preference)  
Vote: 7-0-0  
Indira Patil (only preference)  
Vote: 1-0-6 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers  
Cisneros, Mehlinger, Chang and Le)  
Winnie Lam was appointed to the Board of Library Trustees to serve a term expiring  
6/30/2029.  
Heritage Preservation Commission (one term to 6/30/2029)  
Amber Frederickson (1st preference)  
Vote: 1-0-6 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers  
Cisneros, Mehlinger, Chang and Le)  
Pamela Sharma (only preference) – Incumbent  
Vote: 7-0-0  
Aaron Terry (3rd preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Pamela Sharma was appointed to the Heritage Preservation Commission to serve a  
term expiring 6/30/2029.  
Housing and Human Services Commission (two terms to 6/30/2029)  
Manisha Anarkat (1st preference)  
Vote: 2-0-5 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers  
Cisneros, Mehlinger and Le)  
Colin Ford (2nd preference)  
Vote: 2-0-5 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein and Councilmembers Mehlinger,  
Srinivasan, Chang and Le)  
Amber Frederickson (2nd preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Marlene Hernandez (1st preference)  
Vote: 1-0-6 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers  
Cisneros, Mehlinger, Srinivasan and Le)  
Harini Jambunathan (1st preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Leesa Riviere (only preference) – Incumbent  
Vote: 7-0-0  
Rao Shen (1st preference)  
Vote: 6-0-1 (Abstention by Councilmember Cisneros)  
Aaron Terry (6th preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Leesa Riviere and Rao Shen were appointed to the Housing and Human Services  
Commission to serve terms expiring 6/30/2029.  
Personnel Board (one Council-nominated term to 6/30/2029)  
Manisha Anarkat (4th preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Richard Lesher (only preference) – Incumbent  
Vote: 7-0-0  
Richard Lesher was appointed to the Personnel Board to serve a term expiring  
6/30/2029.  
City Council took a recess at 8:40 p.m. and returned at 8:48 p.m. with all  
Councilmembers present.  
BALLOT 2  
Human Relations Commission (one term to 6/30/2026 and two terms to 6/30/2029)  
Juan Alvarez (Category One - only preference)  
Vote: 3-0-4 (Abstentions by Vice Mayor Sell and Councilmembers Mehlinger, Chang  
and Le)  
Claudia Camacho (Category One - only preference) – Incumbent  
Vote: 7-0-0  
Madeline Chang (Category One - 1st preference)  
Vote: 3-0-4 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein and Councilmembers Mehlinger, Chang  
and Le)  
Nili Helman-Caspi (Category One - 1st preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Marlene Hernandez (Category One - 2nd preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Betsy Gissell Ortega Florez (Category One - 1st preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Aaron Terry (Category One - 1st preference)  
Vote: 6-0-1 (Abstention by Vice Mayor Sell)  
Yuriana Valencia (Category One - only preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Pedro Valencia Landa (Category One - only preference)  
Vote: 7-0-0  
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion  
to appoint Pedro Valencia Landa to the Human Relations Commission to the term  
ending 6/30/2026 and Aaron Terry and Claudia Camacho to Human Relations  
Commission terms ending 6/30/2029.  
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  
Pedro Valencia Landa was appointed to the Human Relations Commission to serve  
a term ending 6/30/2026. Aaron Terry and Claudia Camacho were appointed  
Human Relations Commission to serve terms ending 6/30/2029.  
Parks and Recreation Commission (one term to 6/30/2029)  
Manisha Anarkat (5th preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Anubha Gupta (1st preference)  
Vote: 3-0-4 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers  
Cisneros and Srinivasan)  
David Kesting (only preference) – Incumbent  
Vote: 5-0-2 (Abstentions by Councilmembers Mehlinger and Le)  
Aaron Terry (5th preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
David Kesting was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission to serve a  
term ending 6/30/2029.  
Sustainability Commission (two terms to 6/30/2029, one term expires 6/30/2028  
could be Category One or Category Two)  
Vahidreza Bitarafhaghighi (Category Two - only preference)  
Vote: 4-0-3 (Abstentions by Councilmembers Cisneros, Mehlinger and Le)  
Madeline Chang (Category One - 2nd preference)  
Vote: 6-0-1 (Abstention by Councilmember Cisneros)  
Colin Ford (Category One - 1st preference)  
Vote: 5-0-2 (Abstentions by Vice Mayor Sell and Councilmember Srinivasan)  
Anubha Gupta (Category One - 3rd preference)  
Vote: 1-0-6 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers  
Cisneros, Mehlinger, Srinivasan and Le)  
Harini Jambunathan (Category One - 4th preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Vincent Lui (Category One - only preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Betsy Gisell Ortega Florez (Category One - 2nd preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Kristina Pistone (Category One - only preference) – Incumbent  
Vote: 7-0-0  
Ting Fung So (Category One - only preference)  
Vote: 5-0-2 (Abstentions by Vice Mayor Sell and Councilmember Mehlinger)  
Aaron Terry (Category One - 2nd preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Johnathan Valencia (Category One - only preference)  
Vote: 2-0-5 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers  
Cisneros, Srinivasan and Chang)  
Diyi Zhu (Category One - 1st preference)  
Vote: 1-0-6 (Abstentions by Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers Cisneros,  
Mehlinger, Srinivasan, Chang and Le)  
Adam Zuro (Category One - only preference)  
Vote: 1-0-6 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers  
Cisneros, Mehlinger, Srinivasan and Le)  
MOTION: Councilmember Srinivasan moved and Vice Mayor Sell seconded the  
motion to appoint Colin Ford to the Sustainability Commission.  
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  
MOTION: Councilmember Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Mehlinger  
seconded the motion to appoint Madeline Chang to the Sustainability Commission  
term ending 6/30/2028 and Kristina Pistone and Colin Ford to the Sustainability  
Commission terms ending 6/30/2029.  
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  
Madeline Chang was appointed to the Sustainability Commission to serve a term  
ending 6/30/2028. Kristina Pistone and Colin Ford were appointed to the  
Sustainability Commission to serve terms ending 6/30/2029.  
BALLOT 3  
Arts Commission (two terms to 6/30/2029)  
Manisha Anarkat (3rd preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Amber Frederickson (3rd preference)  
Vote: 1-0-6 (Abstentions by Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers Cisneros,  
Mehlinger, Srinivasan, Chang and Le)  
Anubha Gupta (5th preference)  
Vote: 1-0-6 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein, Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers  
Cisneros, Mehlinger, Srinivasan and Le)  
Harini Jambunathan (3rd preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Sharon Morkatz (only preference)  
Vote: 2-0-5 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein, and Councilmembers Cisneros, Mehlinger,  
Chang and Le)  
Mariia Tkachenko (only preference)  
Vote: 5-0-2 (Abstentions by Vice Mayor Sell and Councilmember Srinivasan)  
Christina Wright (only preference)  
Vote: 7-0-0  
Mariia Tkachenko and Christina Wright were appointed to the Arts Commission to  
serve terms ending 6/30/2029.  
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (two terms to 6/30/2029 could be  
Category One or Category Two)  
Alex Bonne (Category One - only preference) – Incumbent  
Vote: 7-0-0  
Yency Guio (Category One - only preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Anubha Gupta (Category One - 4th preference)  
Vote: 2-0-5 (Abstentions by Mayor Klein and Councilmembers Cisneros, Srinivasan,  
Chang and Le)  
Harini Jambunathan (Category One - 2nd preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Diyi Zhu (Category One - 2nd preference)  
Vote: 2-0-5 (Abstentions by Vice Mayor Sell, and Councilmembers Cisneros,  
Mehlinger, Chang and Le)  
Alex Bonne was appointed to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission to  
serve a term ending 6/30/2029.  
Planning Commission (one term to 6/30/2029)  
Manisha Anarkat (2nd preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Subas Bastola (only preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Kurt Erikson (only preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Anubha Gupta (2nd preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Martin Pyne (only preference) – Incumbent  
Vote: 7-0-0  
Daniel Wong (only preference)  
Vote: 0-0-7 (Abstentions by all Councilmembers)  
Martin Pyne was appointed to the Planning Commission to serve a term expiring  
6/30/2029.  
City Clerk David Carnahan announced one term on the Bicycle and Pedestrian  
Advisory Commission to 6/30/2029 remains vacant and will be included in the next  
Board and Commission recruitment.  
City Council took a recess at 9:38 p.m. and returned at 9:44 p.m. with all  
Councilmembers present.  
3
25-0307  
Award a Contract to Bulk Handling Systems (BHS), in the  
Amount of $34,545,000 for the Sunnyvale Material Recovery  
and Transfer (SMaRT) Station® Municipal Solid Waste and  
Source Separated Recyclables Integrated Processing System  
(NextGen), Accept an Addendum to the SMaRT Station  
Environmental Impact Report, Approve a 1.5% Contingency of  
$518,175, Award a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of  
$2,512,147 to Shredding Systems Incorporated (SSI) for the  
Purchase of a Pre-load Compactor, Approve a 1.5%  
Contingency in the Amount of $37,682, Approve Budget  
Modification No. 24 in the Amount of $16,735,288, and Adopt a  
Resolution Regarding Intention to Issue Solid Waste Revenue  
Bonds  
Environmental Services Director Ramana Chinnakotla, Solid Waste Programs  
Division Manager Shikha Gupta and Environmental Programs Manager Deepti Jain  
provided the staff report and presentation.  
Public Hearing opened at 10:29 p.m.  
AJ discussed the bidding process and expressed concerns about the capabilities of  
a single system operation at the SMaRT Station.  
Public Hearing closed at 10:31 p.m.  
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Vice Mayor Sell seconded the  
motion to approve Alternatives 1-8:  
1. Accept Addendum #3 to the previously certified Environmental Impact Report  
(State Clearing House No. 89022812);  
2. Award a Service Agreement in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the  
report in an amount not-to-exceed $34,545,000 to Bulk Handling System (BHS) Inc.  
of Eugene OR for the purchase and installation of the SMaRT Station Municipal  
Solid Waste and Source Separated Recyclables Integrated Processing System  
(Nextgen) Project;  
3. Approve a 1.5% contingency for the project in an amount not to exceed $518,175;  
4. Approve a purchase agreement in the amount of $2,512,147 to Shredding  
Systems Incorporated (SSI) of Wilsonville OR for the purchase of a pre-load  
compactor and approve a 1.5% contingency for the compactor in the amount of  
$37,682;  
5. Approve Budget Modification No. 24 in the amount of $16,735,288;  
6. Adopt a Resolution declaring the intention to reimburse expenditures from the  
proceeds of solid waste revenue bonds to be issued by the Sunnyvale Financing  
Authority, and directing certain actions;  
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute both agreements when all necessary  
conditions have been met; and  
8. Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to both contracts to  
incorporate the contingencies.  
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
25-0531  
Adopt Resolution Amending the City’s Salary Resolution to add  
a Life Insurance Benefit for Mayor and City Councilmembers  
Human Resources Director Tina Murphy provided the staff report.  
Public Hearing opened at 10:39 p.m.  
No speakers.  
Public Hearing closed at 10:39 p.m.  
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sell moved and Councilmember Le seconded the motion to  
approve Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution amending the City’s Salary Resolution to  
add a life insurance benefit for Mayor and City Councilmembers.  
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  
5
25-0605  
Discussion and Consideration of an Appropriation for 2025  
Sunnyvale Pride Event  
Library and Recreation Services Director Michelle Perera provided the staff report.  
Public Hearing opened at 10:59 p.m.  
No speakers.  
Public Hearing closed at 10:59 p.m.  
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Srinivasan  
seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Approve appropriation of up to  
$5,000 in Council Set-Aside Funds for the Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church’s 2025  
Sunnyvale Pride Event, on a reimbursement basis.  
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  
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL  
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS  
Councilmember Mehlinger reported on a recent Bay Area Water Supply and  
Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) board meeting.  
Vice Mayor Sell reported on the release of the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)  
fiscal year budget.  
Mayor Klein asked if there was an update on VTA employee labor negotiations.  
Vice Mayor Sell provided an update on VTA employee labor negotiations.  
Mayor Klein reported on a Silicon Valley Clean Energy board meeting and off-site  
visit.  
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS  
-Council  
None.  
-City Manager  
Assistant City Manager Sarah Johnson reported on the information only item -  
Follow up from November 19, 2024, Joint City Council Study  
Board/Commission Chairs/Vice Chairs.  
Session with  
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS  
25-0456  
25-0463  
25-0524  
Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar  
Board/Commission Meeting Minutes  
Information/Action Items  
25-0611  
25-0629  
Council Advocacy Letters  
Follow up from November 19, 2024, Joint City Council Study  
Session with Board/Commission Chairs/Vice Chairs  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 11:24 p.m.  
CONTINUED: 5 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)  
25-0075  
Hollenbeck Avenue Bike Lane Study  
City Council reconvened the study session at 11:29 p.m.  
City Council discussed and provided feedback on the Hollenbeck Avenue Bike Lane  
Study.  
Adjourn Special Meeting  
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 11:59 p.m.