City of Sunnyvale  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
Tuesday, March 26, 2024  
5:30 PM  
Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,  
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086  
Special Meeting: Closed Session - 5:30 PM | Special Meeting: Study Session - 6 PM |  
Regular Meeting - 7 PM  
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)  
Call to Order  
Vice Mayor Srinivasan called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  
Roll Call  
Present: 7 -  
Mayor Larry Klein  
Vice Mayor Murali Srinivasan  
Councilmember Russ Melton  
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros  
Councilmember Omar Din  
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger  
Councilmember Linda Sell  
Public Comment  
Public Comment opened at 5:34 p.m.ꢀ  
No speakers.  
Public Comment closed at 5:34 p.m.  
Convene to Closed Session  
Council convened to Closed Session in the Council Conference Room at 5:34 p.m.  
A
24-0460  
Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code  
Section 54956.9 (d)(1)  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- PENDING  
LITIGATION  
Name of Case: O’Hara, Casey v. City of Sunnyvale (Workers  
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ10063871)  
Adjourn Special Meeting  
Vice Mayor Srinivasan adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m.  
6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)  
Call to Order  
Vice Mayor Srinivasan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  
Roll Call  
Present: 7 -  
Mayor Larry Klein  
Vice Mayor Murali Srinivasan  
Councilmember Russ Melton  
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros  
Councilmember Omar Din  
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger  
Councilmember Linda Sell  
Study Session  
B
24-0413  
Study Session on Ambulance Services  
Public Safety Chief Phan Ngo, Captain Chris Ketchum and Deputy Chief Dan Pistor  
provided the staff report and presentation.  
Public Hearing opened at 6:55 p.m.  
No speakers.  
Public Hearing closed at 6:55 p.m.  
Adjourn Special Meeting  
Vice Mayor Srinivasan 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 Murali Srinivasan  
Councilmember Russ Melton  
Councilmember Alysa Cisneros  
Councilmember Omar Din  
Councilmember Richard Mehlinger  
Councilmember Linda Sell  
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  
Vice Mayor Srinivasan reported that Council met in Closed Session Held Pursuant  
to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Conference with Legal  
Counsel Pending Litigation Name of Case: O’Hara, Casey v. City of Sunnyvale  
(Workers Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ10063871); nothing to report.  
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY  
C
24-0327  
Arab-American Heritage Month  
Mayor Klein spoke in honor of Arab American Heritage Month.  
John Bader shared words in honor of Arab American Heritage Month.  
D
24-0325  
Poetry Month  
Mayor Klein spoke in honor of Poetry Month.  
E
24-0326  
Library Week  
Mayor Klein spoke in honor of Library Week.  
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS  
Councilmember Mehlinger announced the current Board and Commission  
recruitment openings.  
Ayrtan Merino shared their concerns regarding homelessness in the community.  
Rose voiced their concerns about HomeFirst and how they treated a unhoused  
resident with a disability.  
Melissa Landaverde shared advocacy for additional housing to address the  
homelessness crisis.  
Rickie Nguyen spoke in support for Study Issue CDD 24-03 Establishment of a  
Sanctioned Encampment for Unhoused Individuals in Sunnyvale.  
Christy Liu communicated their safety concerns with bicycle lanes and spoke to how  
they can be improved.  
Cortney Jansen shared concerns with the planned natural grass fields included in  
the Lakewood Park renovations.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
Public Comment opened at 7:30 p.m.  
No speakers on consent calendar items.  
Public Comment closed at 7:30 p.m.  
MOTION: Vice Mayor Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Melton seconded the  
motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.E.  
The motion carried with the following vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
Mayor Klein  
Vice Mayor Srinivasan  
Councilmember Melton  
Councilmember Cisneros  
Councilmember Din  
Councilmember Mehlinger  
Councilmember Sell  
No: 0  
1.A  
24-0019  
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  
24-0414  
Award of Contract to Graham Contractors, Inc. in the Amount  
of $781,840.41 for Slurry Seal 2024 B-SB1 Project No.  
ST-23-07 and Finding of Categorical Exemption from the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to  
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)  
Take the following actions:  
- Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report in  
the amount of $781,840.41 to Graham Contractors, Inc. of San Jose;  
- Approval of a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $78,184;  
- 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.C  
24-0455  
Authorize the Issuance of a Blanket Purchase Order in the  
Amount of $300,000 to Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment, Inc.  
for Building and Equipping Public Safety Vehicles (F24-133)  
Take the following actions:  
- Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Priority 1 Public Safety  
Equipment, Inc. for building and equipping Public Safety vehicles, in the amount of  
$300,000; and  
- Authorize the City Manager to amend and renew the blanket purchase order for  
two additional one-year periods, subject to available budget and acceptable pricing  
and services.  
1.D  
24-0456  
Review and Adopt Long-term Advocacy Positions (LAPs)  
Related to Local Law Enforcement Technology, the Fremont  
Union High School District (FUHSD) Districting Process, and  
Postal Service in Sunnyvale  
Approval three (3) new long-term advocacy positions:  
"Support legislation that provides local law enforcement agencies the ability to  
implement technology that would enhance public safety."  
"Advocate for secure, reliable, and timely postal service for Sunnyvale residents."  
"Advocate for Sunnyvale's communities of interest during the Fremont Union High  
School District (FUHSD) (re)districting process to support efforts that preserve  
equal Trustee representation. Advocate for Sunnyvale's communities of interest  
during the development of the trustee area boundary map."  
1.E  
24-0521  
Adopt Ordinance No. 3226-24 Amending Chapter 19.73  
(By-Right Approval) of Article 6 (Special Housing Issues) of  
Title 19 (Zoning) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code  
Adopt Ordinance No. 3226-24 amending Chapter 19.73 (By-Right Approval) of  
Article 6 (Special Housing Issues) of Title 19 (Zoning) of the Sunnyvale Municipal  
Code.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS  
2
24-0026  
Receive Information Regarding Potential Shuttle Options and  
Authorize City Manager to Apply for Micro Transit Grants With  
50% Maximum Local Match  
Deputy City Manager Connie Verceles provided the staff report and presentation.  
Public Hearing opened at 9:00 p.m.  
Zainab Chehime spoke in support of Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Mohamad Mortada communicated their support for Sunnyvale joining the SV  
Hopper program.  
Batoul Mortada, Fremont Union High School District Intradistrict Council, voiced  
support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Diego Calderon Guerra shared their support for the City Manager applying for micro  
transit grants and for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Sufee Kathane voiced their support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program  
and how such a transit program would benefit students.  
Chloe Dahl communicated their support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper  
program and how such a transit program would benefit students.  
Smyan Shanbhag shared their support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper  
program and how such a transit program would benefit students.  
Samantha Ruiz spoke in support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program and  
how such a transit program would benefit students.  
Aayushma Adhigari voiced support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program  
and how such a transit program would benefit students.  
Mike Johnson, Executive Director, Sunnyvale Downtown Association, spoke to the  
Association’s position of support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Tara Martin-Milius spoke in support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program  
but also noted this program would not solve all of the transportation challenges in  
the City.  
Mike Serrone communicated their support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper  
program.  
Rafael Ibarra, Community Leader, Sunnyvale Community Services, spoke in support  
of Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Gabriela Sanchez, Community Leader, Sunnyvale Community Services, spoke in  
support of Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Yosenia Garcia, Community Leader, Sunnyvale Community Services, spoke in  
support of Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Maria Ayala, Community Leader, Sunnyvale Community Services, spoke in support  
of Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Luz Ayala, Community Leader, Sunnyvale Community Services, spoke in support of  
Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Claudia Camacho, Community Leader, Sunnyvale Community Services, spoke in  
support of Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Elizabeth Rodriguez, Community Leader, Sunnyvale Community Services, spoke in  
support of Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Chuck Fraleigh, Livable Sunnyvale, shared their support for Sunnyvale joining the  
SV Hopper program.  
Peggy Shen Brewster spoke in support of authorizing the City Manager to apply for  
micro transit grants.  
Joan Bedarad, President, Cupertino Senior Advisory Council, shared their support  
for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Patrick Ahrens communicated support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program  
and a possible partnership opportunity with the Foothill-De Anza College District.  
Katherine Park voiced their support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program  
and how such transit programs would benefit students.  
Member of the public shared their concerns with the transit impact and the  
longer-term financial implications of joining a transit program like SV Hopper.  
Christina and Mitch Witarsa spoke in support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper  
program.  
Gail Rubino voiced their support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper while also  
sharing concerns with the long term financial impacts.  
Alegria S. shared their support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Cortney Jansen spoke in support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Eugene Bradley communicated the need for a holistic approach to solving the  
transportation gaps in Sunnyvale.  
Gwyneth Romero voiced their support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program  
and how such a transit program would benefit students.  
Sarah M. spoke in support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program and how  
such a transit program would benefit students.  
Adina Levine spoke in support for authorizing the City Manager applying for micro  
transit grants and joining the SV Hopper program.  
Laura spoke in support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Bryan Emmert, Principal, Fremont High School, communicated their support for  
Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Alan Flores voiced their support for Sunnyvale joining the SV Hopper program.  
Eileen Le, Board Member, Sunnyvale School District, spoke in support of Sunnyvale  
joining the SV Hopper program.  
Public Hearing closed at 10:13 p.m.  
MOTION: Councilmember Sell moved and Councilmember Mehlinger seconded the  
motion to approve Alternatives 1 and 2:  
- (1) Direct the City Manager to apply for micro transit grants with maximum 50%  
local match;  
- (2) Pause work on Study Issue DPW 23-06-Evaluate Range of Options for Shuttle  
Service and Alternative Transportation Options for Fremont and Homestead High  
School Students Who Live in North Sunnyvale, until the Environmental Protection  
Agency (EPA) or Transit & Intercity Rail Capital Program grants are announced;  
- Determine that if the City is successful in obtaining either grant, Study Issue DPW  
23-06 can be deemed complete; and  
- Direct Staff to discuss potential partnerships with the Fremont Union High School  
District, the Foothill De Anza College District, and the business community to share  
in the funding of a micro transit program.  
The motion carried with the following vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
Mayor Klein  
Vice Mayor Srinivasan  
Councilmember Melton  
Councilmember Cisneros  
Councilmember Din  
Councilmember Mehlinger  
Councilmember Sell  
No: 0  
City Council took a recess at 10:53 p.m. and returned at 11:02 p.m. with all City  
Council members present.  
3
24-0248  
Approve the 2023 Draft Housing Element Annual Progress  
Report  
Housing Specialist Ryan Dyson provided the staff report and presentation.  
Public Hearing opened at 11:20 p.m.  
No speakers.  
Public Hearing closed at 11:20 p.m.  
MOTION: Councilmember Mehlingerꢀ moved and Vice Mayor Srinivasan seconded  
the motion to approve Alternative 1: Approve the 2023 Draft Housing Element  
Annual Progress Report and direct staff to submit it to the Governor’s Office of  
Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community  
Development.  
The motion carried with the following vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
Mayor Klein  
Vice Mayor Srinivasan  
Councilmember Melton  
Councilmember Cisneros  
Councilmember Din  
Councilmember Mehlinger  
Councilmember Sell  
No: 0  
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL  
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS  
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS  
None.  
-Council  
Councilmember Melton provided comments on the information only report to Council  
on planned study issue work and how the City Manager drew the line identifying  
which study issues the City can accomplish.  
City Manager Kent Steffens made further comments on the information only report  
to council.  
Councilmember Mehlinger provided comments on study issues DPW 21-01 Bike  
Lanes on Hollenbeck Avenue between El Camino Real and Homestead Road and  
DPW 24-02 Complete Streets Redesign of Fair Oaks Avenue.  
-City Manager  
None.  
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS  
24-0377  
24-0378  
24-0379  
24-0441  
Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar  
Board/Commission Meeting Minutes  
Information/Action Items  
Planned Study Issue Work for Continuing and 2024  
Council-Ranked Study Issues (Information Only)  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor Klein adjourned the meeting at 11:26 p.m.