HomeMy WebLinkAbout220412_Item 4.1_Approve MinutesCITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Draft
Lucas Ramirez, Mayor
Alison Hicks, Vice Mayor
Margaret Abe-Koga, Councilmember
Ellen Kamei, Councilmember
Sally Lieber, Councilmember
Lisa Matichak, Councilmember
Pat Showalter, Councilmember
March 08, 2022
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 - 6:00 PM
VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH NO PHYSICAL MEETING
LOCATION
Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager
Jannie L. Quinn, Interim City Attorney
Heather Glaser, City Clerk
Video Conference with No Physical Meeting Location
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
During this declared state of emergency, the meeting was conducted in accordance with
California Government Code §54953(e) as authorized by resolution of the City Council.
All members of the City Council participated in the meeting by video conference, with no
physical meeting location.
6:00 P.M. -CLOSED SESSION
At 6:00 p.m., Mayor Ramirez called the meeting to order.
1. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION)
Interim City Attorney Quinn announced the item listed for Closed Session.
There were no public speakers.
At 6:02 p.m., Mayor Ramirez recessed the meeting to Closed Session with all
Councilmembers present.
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)
(1)); Name of cases: James R. Zuegel v. City of Mountain View, et al., United States
District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 5:17-cv-03249-BLF and
Case No. 5:21-cv-07538-BLF
At 6:12 p.m., Closed Session concluded.
6:30 P.M. -REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Ramirez called the meeting to order.
Mayor Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2. ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember
Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice
Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
3. PRESENTATIONS
The following members of the public spoke:
Jim Zaorski discussed the Monta Loma Park Redesign.
Jessica Chohan
3.1 COVID-19 Update by City Manager Kimbra McCarthy
City Manager McCarthy presented the update.
3.2 Monta Loma Park Redesign Update by Carducci Associates
Community Services Director John Marchant introduced Vince Lattanzio and Karly
Behncke from Carducci Associates, who made a presentation.
Dr. Ayinde Rudolph, Mountain View Whisman School District Superintendent, made
remarks.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Showalter discussed Item 4.6.
MOTION - M/S - Abe-Koga/Hicks - To approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 7 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember
Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice
Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
4.1 Approve Minutes
Approve City Council meeting minutes of February 8, 2022.
4.2 601-649 Escuela Avenue and 1873 Latham Street Mixed -Use Project (Second
Reading)
Adopt Ordinance No. 1.22 of the City of Mountain View Amending the Zoning Map from
the R3-2.5 (Multi -Family Residential) Zoning District to the P(38) (El Camino Real
Precise Plan) for the Property Located at 1873 Latham Street. (First reading: 7-0)
4.3 Ordinance Requiring the Safe Storage of Firearms in Residences and Vehicles
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(Second Reading)
Adopt Ordinance No. 2.22 of the City of Mountain View Adding Article V to Chapter 21 of
the Mountain View City Code Relating to the Safe Storage of Firearms in Residences and
Vehicles in the City of Mountain View. (First reading: 7-0)
4.4 AB 361 Resolution to Continue Remote Public Meetings During State of Emergency
Adopt Resolution No. 18651 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing
and Continuing Virtual Meetings of City Council, Committees, Boards and Commissions
Pursuant to AB 361 and Making Required Findings.
4.5 Program Supplement No. 000000X04 to Administering Agency -State Agreement for
State -Funded Projects No. 04-5124S21 with the California Department of
Transportation for the Local Road Safety Plan
Adopt Resolution No. 18652 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing
the Public Works Director to Execute Program Supplement No. 000000X04 to
Administering Agency -State Agreement for State Funded Projects No. 04-5124S21 with the
California Department of Transportation for the Local Road Safety Plan.
4.6 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Response - Affordable Housing
Approve the City's response to the 2021 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury's final report,
"Affordable Housing: A Tale of Two Cities" (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
4.7 San Antonio Mini -Park (Fayette Park), Project 20 -48 -Various Actions
1. Transfer and appropriate $450,000 from the Park Land Dedication Fund to San Antonio
Mini -Park (Fayette Park), Project 21-48. (Five votes required)
2. Approve plans and specifications for Fayette Park and authorize staff to advertise the
project for bids.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to award the construction contract to the lowest
responsible bidder if the bid is within the project budget.
4.8 Plymouth/Space Park Realignment, Project 20 -40 -Amend Professional Services
Agreement and Appropriate Funds
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement
with BKF Engineers for an additional $400,000 for Plymouth/Space Park Realignment,
Project 20-40, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $1,555,565.
2. Appropriate funds in the amount of $885,952 received from Google LLC to
Plymouth/Space Park Realignment, Project 20-40. (Five votes required)
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS
The following members of the public spoke:
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Vivek Chopra discussed the Monta Loma Park Redesign.
Tim MacKenzie discussed the Monta Loma Park Redesign.
Robin Lin discussed parks in the City.
Kristine Keller from Mountain View discussed 555 West Middlefield Road.
Alex Brown discussed Council meetings.
6. STUDY SESSION
6.1 Housing Element Update -Draft Sites Inventory and Draft Goals and Policies
The purpose of this Study Session was for staff to brief the City Council on the Draft
Housing Element Sites Inventory, draft goals and policies, Council's Strategic Roadmap
Action Plan (workplan) project of identifying and developing a response to RI and R2
parcels that exceed allowed densities, and for the Council to provide feedback and policy
direction on those topics.
Senior Planner Ellen Yau presented the item. Assistant City Manager/Community
Development Director Aarti Shrivastava, Advance Planning Manager Eric Anderson,
Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager Micaela Hellman-Tincher and Matt Kowta,
Managing Principal from BAE Urban Economics were available for questions.
The following members of the public spoke:
David Watson from Mountain View.
James Kuszmaul
Ilya Gunn from Mountain View.
Robert Cox, on behalf of the Livable Mountain View Steering Committee.
Kalisha Webster, on behalf of Housing Choices.
Tim MacKenzie from Mountain View.
Marlee Smith, on behalf of Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
Miriam Connor from Mountain View.
James Nichols
Tony from Mountain View.
Philip Cosby
Kelsey Banes from Mountain View.
Salim Damerdji from Mountain View.
Kevin Ma from Mountain View.
Hala Alshahwany
Daniel Hulse from Mountain View.
Kristine Keller from Mountain View.
Raiza Singh
Alex Brown
The Council directed questions to City staff and Matt Kowta.
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A majority of the Council indicated support staffs sites inventory methodology and
recommended the following amendments: 1) add shopping centers (where General Plan
allows residential) in the sites inventory; and 2) depending on the work required, for either
the sites inventory, "Back -Pocket" or neither, and whether a General Plan amendment is
needed or whether Housing and Community Development will support the sites, staff to
explore the following: a) other shopping centers (where General Plan does not allow
residential); b) South Drive area; c) non -historic churches (in R districts); d)
non-historic/underutilized government sites; e) proactively reach out and collaborate with
property owners (to extent feasible given time limitations); and f) remove Target site from
inventory.
A majority of the Council indicated support for "Back -Pocket" rezoning areas (keep Transit
Center, Village Centers and Moffett Boulevard).
A majority of the Council indicated support for the draft list of Goals and Policies and
recommended the following amendments: 1) amend wording of goals to be more concrete
and less aspirational; 2) amend Goal 1 to better define "meet the needs"; 3) amend Goal 1
Policy 8 to add water and energy efficiency to sustainability policy; 4) amend Goal 1 to
include active nodes, walkable neighborhoods with amenities and services; and 5) amend
Goal 2 Policy 7 to add individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
A majority of the Council indicated support for staff to explore and evaluate whether to add
the following policies/programs to the Housing Element and make recommendations on
whether they should be located elsewhere (Strategic Roadmap Action Plan — existing or
future): 1) reduce parking requirements for 100% affordable housing; 2) adopt local Senate
Bill 330 (replacement and first right of return); 3) efficiency studios; 4) Community
Opportunity to Purchase/Tenant Opportunity to Purchase; 5) community land trusts; and 6)
affordable housing overlay (e.g. for churches).
By consensus, the Council indicated support for staff s recommendation to study targeted
updates to the nonconforming section of the Zoning Code to preserve units in R1 and R2
zones.
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Showalter - At 11:25 p.m., to continue the meeting beyond 10:00
p.m.
Yes: 5 - Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Lieber, Councilmember
Showalter, Vice Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
No: 2 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Matichak
At 11:26 p.m., Mayor Ramirez recessed the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 11:35 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present.
7. PUBLIC HEARING - None.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Consideration of Assembly Bill 571 Contribution Limits for City Council
Candidates and Future Campaign Finance Ordinance Amendments
City Clerk Glaser and Senior Assistant City Attorney Nicole Wright presented the item.
Assistant City Attorney Diana Fazely was available for questions.
The Council directed questions to staff.
The following members of the public spoke:
Emily Ann Ramos
Katie Zoglin from Mountain View, on behalf of the League of California Women Voters of
Los Altos -Mountain View Area.
Tim MacKenzie
Salim Damerdji
Kevin Ma
Alex Brown
Kristine Keller
MOTION - M/S - Lieber/Abe-Koga - To:
1. Direct staff to return with an ordinance that establishes candidate campaign contribution
limits of $1,000 for candidates that accept and adhere to the voluntary expenditure limit and
$500 for candidates that reject the voluntary expenditure limit or do not adhere to limit.
2. Direct staff to return with an ordinance that includes the recommended Disclosure in
Advertisements Ordinance amendments.
3. Direct staff to return with an ordinance that requires reporting and disclosure
requirements for local committees that receive contributions or make expenditures in
excess of $500.
4. Direct staff to return with process for reporting non -candidate controlled committee
non -filers to the Fair Political Practices Commission.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 4 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Lieber, Vice Mayor
Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
No: 3 - Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember
Showalter
A majority of the Council indicated support for staff bringing the political sign ordinance
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back to be repealed.
9. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Matichak stated she attended a County of Santa Clara Airport Land Use
Commission meeting and a Council Finance Committee meeting.
Councilmember Abe-Koga stated she attended a County of Santa Clara Hate Crimes Task
Force meeting.
In response to Councilmember Abe-Koga, City Clerk Glaser stated staff would work to
bring a proclamation condemning anti-Semitism to the Council at its next meeting.
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Quinn stated that, in accordance with California Government Code §
54957.1, approval was given to legal counsel to refrain from seeking appellate review of the
order issued by the judge on the Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law in Zuegel vs. City
of Mountain View et al, case number 5:17cv03249BLF and 9th circuit case number
21-162276. This a federal civil rights court case involving the issue of consent.
11. ADJOURNMENT
At 12:40 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, Mayor Ramirez adjourned the meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Draft
Lucas Ramirez, Mayor
Alison Hicks, Vice Mayor
Margaret Abe-Koga, Councilmember
Ellen Kamei, Councilmember
Sally Lieber, Councilmember
Lisa Matichak, Councilmember
Pat Showalter, Councilmember
March 22, 2022
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022 - 5:00 PM
VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH NO PHYSICAL MEETING
LOCATION
Kimbra McCarthy, City Manager
Jannie L. Quinn, Interim City Attorney
Heather Glaser, City Clerk
Video Conference with No Physical Meeting Location
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
During this declared state of emergency, the meeting was conducted in accordance with
California Government Code §54953(e) as authorized by resolution of the City Council.
All members of the City Council will participate in the meeting by video conference, with
no physical meeting location.
5:00 P.M. -CLOSED SESSION
At 5:00 p.m., Mayor Ramirez called the meeting to order.
1. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN SESSION)
Interim City Attorney Quinn announced the items listed for Closed Session.
There were no public speakers.
At 5:03 p.m., Mayor Ramirez recessed the meeting to Closed Session with all
Councilmembers present.
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)
(1)); Name of case: Celerina Navarro, Janet Stevens, Armando Covarrubias, Evelyn
Estrada, Gabriel Rangel Jaime, Alma Aldaco, and all others similarly situated v. City
of Mountain View, United States District Court, Northern District of California, San
Jose Division, Case No. 5:21-cv-05381-NC
2.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators (§54957.6) -- Agency Designated
Representatives: City of Mountain View Assistant City Manager/Chief Operating
Officer Audrey Seymour Ramberg, Human Resources Director Sue Rush, and
Charles Sakai, Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP; Employee Organizations: Service
Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521; the EAGLES Association; the
Police Officers Association (POA); the International Association of Fire Fighters
(IAFF), Local 1965; Unrepresented Fire Managers; Unrepresented Police Managers;
Unrepresented Department Heads; and Unrepresented Confidential Employees
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At 5:40 p.m., Closed Session concluded.
6:30 P.M. -REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Ramirez called the meeting to order.
Mayor Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of George "Andre" Oseida.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember
Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice
Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Red Cross Month Proclamation
Mayor Ramirez presented the proclamation to Mike Kasperzak, Community Volunteer
Leader with the Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross.
3.2 Women's History Month Proclamation
Mayor Ramirez presented the proclamation to Karin Bricker, President of the Los
Altos -Mountain View League of Women Voters.
3.3 Certificates of Recognition for Cal Cities Women's Caucus "Women of Persistence"
2022 Award
Eva Porter from Presentation High School in San Jose made remarks.
Councilmember Kamei presented the award to the following recipients:
Paula Perez, Olga Melo, Azucena Castaiion, Isabel Salazar, Sonia Sequieros, Marilu Cuesta,
Nadia Mora and Nura Bohnhoff
3.4 Condemning Anti-Semitism Proclamation
Mayor Ramirez presented the proclamation to Karen Stiller, Senior Director of Jewish
Affairs with Jewish Community Relations Council and Congregation Beth Am Rabbi
Jonathan Prosnit.
The following members of the public spoke:
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Isabel Salazar from Mountain View thanked the Council for the Cal Cities Women's Caucus
"Women of Persistence" 2022 Award.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Showalter discussed Item 4.3.
Mayor Ramirez pulled Item 4.5 for individual consideration.
There were no public speakers.
MOTION - M/S - Abe-Koga/Hicks - To approve the balance of the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried, except for Item 4.5, by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 7 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember
Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice
Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
4.1 AB 361 Resolution to Continue Remote Public Meetings During State of Emergency
Adopt Resolution No. 18653 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Authorizing
and Continuing Virtual Meetings of City Council, Committees, Boards and Commissions
Pursuant to AB 361 and Making Required Findings.
4.2 Resolution Opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
Adopt Resolution No. 18654 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View to Oppose
the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.
4.3 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Review and accept the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report (Attachment 1 to the
Council report).
4.4 Michaels at Shoreline Improvements, Project 20 -53 -Accept Construction
Accept Michaels at Shoreline Improvements, Project 20-53, and authorize the final contract
payment.
4.5 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Ramirez for individual
consideration.
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Aarti Shrivastava and Advanced
Planning Manager Eric Anderson were available for questions.
The Council directed questions to staff.
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There was no public comment.
MOTION - M/S - Showalter/Kamei - To review and accept the 2021 Housing Element
Annual Progress Report (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 7 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember
Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice
Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
4.6 McKelvey Park Detention Basin, Project 14-54 - Various Actions
1. Appropriate and transfer $150,000 of unrestricted park land funds and $157,000 of
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Reserve to McKelvey Park Detention Basin, Project
14-54, increasing the project budget from $425,000 to $732,000. (Five votes required)
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the Agreement Between the Santa Clara
Valley Water District and the City of Mountain View for the Construction of a Detention
Basin and Related Improvements at McKelvey Park, and amend and reinstate the Agreement
Between the Santa Clara Valley Water District and the City of Mountain View for the
Operation and Maintenance of a Detention Basin and Related Improvements at McKelvey
Park.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the Joint Use Agreement with the Santa
Clara Valley Water District for the Permanente Creek Trail from San Francisco Bay to Old
Middlefield Way.
4.7 1045-1085 La Avenida -Accept Public Improvements
Accept the public improvements for the development at 1045-1085 La Avenida for
maintenance throughout their useful lives.
4.8 Extend the City's External Auditor Contract for Two Years and Amend the Contract
to Include GASB 87 Consultant Services
1. Extend the City's contract with Macias Gini & O'Connell, LLP, an additional two years
for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23.
2. Amend the City's contract to include consulting services related to the implementation of
Governmental Accounting Standard Board Statement No. 87 (GASB 87).
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS
The following members of the public spoke:
Philip Cosby indicated support for a local eviction moratorium.
Jack Powers from Mountain View discussed enforcement of the narrow streets ordinance.
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Deborah discussed a project at 1057-1061 El Monte Avenue.
Tim MacKenzie from Mountain View indicated support for a local eviction moratorium.
Kevin Ma indicated support for a local eviction moratorium and protections for bicyclists.
Alex Brown indicated support for a local eviction moratorium and protections for bicyclists.
Kristine Keller from Mountain View discussed a project at 555 West Middlefield Road.
Mountain View Tenants Coalition from Mountain View indicated support for a local eviction
moratorium.
Paula Perez discussed the end of the State eviction moratorium.
Maria indicated support for a local eviction moratorium.
Salim Damerdji indicated support for a local eviction moratorium and protections for
bicyclists.
Cindy Valderrama from Mountain View indicated support for a local eviction moratorium.
Sonia Sequeiros indicated support for a local eviction moratorium.
Marilu Cuesta Flores indicated support for a local eviction moratorium.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Council Appointee Request For Housing Assistance
Senior Human Resources Analyst Lindsey Bishop presented the item.
There were no public speakers.
MOTION - M/S - Kamei/Showalter - To adopt Resolution No. 18655 of the City Council of
the City of Mountain View Approving Housing Assistance for the City Clerk.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote, which was conducted by Assistant City
Clerk Merry Monlux:
Yes: 7 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember
Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice
Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
6.2 Recycled Water Feasibility Study Update, Project 18-71
Senior Civil Engineer Jason Chou presented the item. Public Works Director Dawn
Cameron and Assistant Public Works Director Lisa Au were available for questions.
The Council directed questions to staff.
There were no public comments.
MOTION - M/S - Matichak/Showalter - To:
1. Approve the Recycled Water Feasibility Study Update Draft Report (Attachment 1),
including the list of recommendations in this Council report.
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2. Transfer and appropriate $50,000 from the Water Fund to Recycled Water Feasibility
Study Update, Project 18-71. (Five votes required)
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement
with Carollo Engineers for Recycled Water Feasibility Study Update, Project 18-71,
increasing compensation by $40,000 for a total amount not to exceed $205,000.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Councilmember Showalter moved to amend the motion to direct staff to plan for future
distribution systems by reserving room for recycled pipeline as development occurs
throughout the City.
The maker of the motion accepted the amendment.
The amended motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 7 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember
Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice
Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
At 8:34 p.m., Mayor Ramirez recessed the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1 California Senate Bill 9 -Text Amendments to Chapter 28 (Subdivisions) and Chapter
36 (Zoning) of the City Code and Other Minor Text Amendments
Associate Planner Brittany Whitehill presented the item. Planning Manager/Zoning
Administrator Stephanie Williams and Assistant City Manager/Community Development
Director Aarti Shrivastava were available for questions.
The Council directed questions to staff.
The following members of the public spoke:
Kevin Ma
Kelsey Banes from Mountain View indicated agreement with Kevin Ma.
Cindy Liu from Mountain View.
Salim Damerdji
Betty from Mountain View.
Olia Sorokina
Alex Brown
Tim MacKenzie
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MOTION - M/S - Matichak/Abe-Koga - To:
1. Find the proposed ordinances implementing Senate Bill 9 to be statutorily exempt under
the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Government Code Sections
65852.210) and 66411.7(n), and the minor text amendments to be exempt under CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as clarifications to existing code requirements and
procedures.
2. Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending
Chapter 36 (Zoning) of the City Code to Establish Procedures and Standards Related to Dual
Urban Opportunity (DUO) Developments in Compliance with Senate Bill 9 and to Make
Other Minor Amendments Related to Inactive Permit Applications, with a modification to
allow second story decks along the street -facing front and side fagades of dual urban
opportunity development units, up to an aggregate of 150 square feet per unit, and set a
second reading for April 12, 2022.
3. Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Repealing Mountain View City
Code Chapter 28, Subdivisions, in its Entirety and Replacing it with a New Chapter 28 of the
Mountain View City Code to Reorganize and Renumber the Chapter and to Include
Procedures and Standards Related to Urban Lot Splits in Compliance with Senate Bill 9, and
set a second reading for April 12, 2022.
4. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending the City
of Mountain View Master Fee Schedule to Establish a Permit Fee for Preliminary Parcel
Maps for Urban Lot Splits.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Councilmember Showalter moved to amend the motion to direct staff to develop an
ordinance to allow the sale of half of a duplex.
The maker of the motion did not accept the amendment.
AMENDMENT
The maker of the motion amended the motion to read:
1. Find the proposed ordinances implementing Senate Bill 9 to be statutorily exempt under
the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Government Code Sections
65852.210) and 66411.7(n), and the minor text amendments to be exempt under CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as clarifications to existing code requirements and
procedures.
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2. Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending
Chapter 36 (Zoning) of the City Code to Establish Procedures and Standards Related to Dual
Urban Opportunity (DUO) Developments and Urban Lot Splits in Compliance with Senate
Bill 9 and to Make Other Minor Amendments Related to Inactive Permit Applications, and
set a second reading for April 12, 2022.
3. Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Repealing Mountain View City
Code Chapter 28, Subdivisions, in its Entirety and Replacing it with a New Chapter 28 of the
Mountain View City Code to Reorganize and Renumber the Chapter and to Include
Procedures and Standards Related to Urban Lot Splits in Compliance with Senate Bill 9, and
set a second reading for April 12, 2022.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 18656 of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Amending
the City of Mountain View Master Fee Schedule to Establish a Permit Fee for Preliminary
Parcel Maps for Urban Lot Splits.
The seconder of the motion accepted the amendment.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Mayor Ramirez moved to amend the amended motion to remove the restriction on the
separate sale or conveyance of a dual urban opportunity development unit.
The maker of the motion did not accept the amendment.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Councilmember Showalter moved to amend the amended motion to reduce the width of flag
lot driveways for urban lot splits to 12 feet.
The maker of the motion did not accept the amendment.
AMENDMENT
The maker of the motion moved to amend the amended motion to reduce the width of flag
lot driveways for urban lot splits to 14 feet.
The seconder of the motion accepted the amendment.
AMENDMENT
The maker of the motion moved to amend the amended motion to direct staff to bring back
changes to the ordinance to reduce the width of flag lot driveways for urban lot splits to 12
feet.
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The seconder of the motion accepted the amendment.
The amended motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 7 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember
Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice
Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Lieber - At 10:14 p.m., to continue the meeting beyond 10:00
p.m.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 7 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember
Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice
Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
8. COUNCIL, STAFF/COMMITTEE REPORTS
MOTION - M/S - Ramirez/Lieber - Direct that, in the event that the State eviction
protections are not extended, a Special City Council meeting be held before April I to
evaluate a local response to the expiration of the State protections including but not limited
to a local eviction moratorium for a limited period of time.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 7 - Councilmember Abe-Koga, Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember
Lieber, Councilmember Matichak, Councilmember Showalter, Vice
Mayor Hicks, Mayor Ramirez
Mayor Ramirez stated he attended the National League of Cities Congressional City
Conference and the Mayors Innovation Project Winter Meeting.
Councilmember Matichak stated she attended the National League of Cities Congressional
City Conference, a National League of Cities Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Committee meeting and a Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency meeting.
Councilmember Showalter stated she attended the National League of Cities Congressional
City Conference and a San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
meeting.
Councilmember Abe-Koga announced a Metropolitan Transportation Commission meeting
on March 23.
9. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Quinn stated there was no Closed Session report.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:34 p.m., Mayor Ramirez adjourned the meeting in memory of former Mayor,
Councilmember and Mountain View Police Captain Nick Galiotto.
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