CC 07-21-2020 (Special)
APPROVED MINUTES
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
At 5:30 p.m. Mayor Steven Scharf called the Special City Council meeting to order. This was a
teleconference meeting with no physical location.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Steven Scharf, Vice Mayor Darcy Paul, and Councilmembers Liang Chao, Rod
Sinks, and Jon Robert Willey. Absent: None. All Councilmembers teleconferenced for the
meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Subject: Conference with Labor Negotiators (Govʹt Code section 54957.6). Agency
designated representatives: Mayor Steven Scharf and Councilmember Rod Sinks.
Unrepresented employee: City Manager.
In open session, Mayor Scharf announced that Council had an additional conference with
negotiators regarding the salary and compensation of the City Manager. No reportable
action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Steven Scharf convened the Regular City Council meeting. This was a
teleconference meeting with no physical location.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Steven Scharf, Vice Mayor Darcy Paul, and Councilmembers Liang Chao, Rod
Sinks, and Jon Robert Willey. Absent: None. All Councilmembers teleconferenced for the
meeting.
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In open session, Mayor Scharf reported out from the Closed Session Meeting held on July 14th:
1. Subject: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Govʹt Code Section 54957(b)). Title: City
Manager
Written Communications for this item included an email to Council.
Council conducted the annual evaluation of the City Manager. No reportable action was taken.
2. Subject: Conference with Labor Negotiators (Govʹt Code section 54957.6). Agency
designated representatives: To be announced in open session immediately before this closed
session. Unrepresented employee: City Manager.
Mayor Scharf and Councilmember Sinks were announced as the agency‐designated
representatives. Council conferred with the subcommittee regarding the salary and
compensation of the City Manager. No reportable action was taken.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Subject: Presentation from the Cupertino Poet Laureate, Jing Jing Yang
Recommended Action: Receive presentation from the Cupertino Poet Laureate, Jing
Jing Yang
Written Communications for this item included a staff presentation.
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Christine Hanel gave a presentation.
Cupertino Poet Laureate Jing Jing Yang and Grace Ker recited poems.
Council received the Cupertino Poet Laureate presentation.
POSTPONEMENTS
‐ Item #16 Second Reading of the Municipal Code Amendments to regulate Short‐Term
Rental activity in the City was been postponed by the City Manager. The item was
continued to a date to be determined.
‐ Item #21 Authorization to Amend the Current Agreement with Lifetime Tennis Inc. was
postponed by the City Manager to a date to be determined.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jasmin Wang, on behalf of the Cupertino Association of Youth LGBTQ + Advocates (CAYLA),
spoke in support of the petition for installing a rainbow crosswalk in Cupertino.
Jared Liau, on behalf of CAYLA, spoke in support of the proposed rainbow crosswalk at Main
Street for LGBTQ solidarity.
Justin Liau, on behalf of CAYLA, spoke in support of the petition requesting a painted rainbow
crosswalk in Cupertino, inclusivity, and reevaluating non‐standard crosswalks.
Shmily Lin, on behalf of CAYLA, spoke in support of a rainbow crosswalk in Cupertino,
acceptance between generations, and reevaluating non‐standard crosswalks.
Jordan Chen, on behalf of CAYLA, spoke in support of the petition requesting a rainbow
crosswalk in Cupertino and reevaluating regulations to allow the project.
Jennifer Greene, spoke in support of a rainbow crosswalk in Cupertino, community acceptance
of all, and recognition of the LGBTQ+ community.
Neil Park‐McClintick spoke in support of a rainbow crosswalk and encouraged more LGBTQ
inclusivity in schools and in Cupertino. (He distributed written comments).
J.R. Fruen supported a rainbow crosswalk and reviewing the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD) rules to allow decorative crosswalks. He suggested looking at
examples from other cities.
Kitty Moore supported reviewing policy allowances for crosswalks in proximity to schools,
budgetary and community impacts, alternate locations, and CAYLA resources for funding.
Kathryn Steakley, on behalf of CAYLA, spoke in support for the rainbow crosswalk petition as
a symbol of inclusion for the LGBTQ community.
Patrick Ahrens expressed support for a rainbow crosswalk and inclusivity with the LGBTQ
community, further study on the issue, and partnering with other agencies.
City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia read emails on behalf of the following people.
‐ Choco Lee, in support of a rainbow crosswalk in Cupertino as an inclusive message for the
Youth LGBTQ+ community.
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‐ Xander, in support of the rainbow crosswalk project in Cupertino, looking at other rainbow
crosswalks in the bay area, and inclusivity.
‐ Draven Valcourt, in support of the rainbow crosswalk project in Cupertino as a symbol of
inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community.
Shivani (made comments for Oral Communications under Item 23) spoke about erasing the
queer community and homophobia. She supported a rainbow crosswalk in Cupertino.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF (10 minutes)
2. Subject: City Manager update on COVID‐19 response efforts
Recommended Action: Receive City Manager update on COVID‐19 response efforts
City Manager Deborah Feng reported on recent State and County restrictive orders,
upcoming Cupertino testing events and blood drive, CARES Act funding for the City,
Cupertino’s small business grant program application period, law enforcement updates,
online class registration, food support for seniors, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)
event preparedness, and a voting center at Quinlan Community Center.
Council received the City Manager update on COVID‐19 response efforts.
3. Subject: Report on Committee assignments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments
Councilmembers highlighted the activities of their various committees.
Mayor Scharf reordered the agenda to hear Item No. 23 before Item No. 16.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Sinks moved and Scharf seconded to approve the items on the Consent Calendar except for
Item 13 which was pulled for discussion. Ayes: Scharf, Paul, Chao, Sinks, and Willey. Noes:
None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
4. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending May 04, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 20‐093 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending May 04, 2020
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5. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending May 18, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 20‐094 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending May 18, 2020
6. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending May 26, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 20‐095 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending May 26, 2020
7. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending June 01, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 20‐096 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending June 01, 2020
8. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending June 08, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 20‐097 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending June 08, 2020
9. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending June 15, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 20‐098 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending June 15, 2020
10. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending June 22, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 20‐099 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending June 22, 2020
11. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending June 29, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 20‐100 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending June 29, 2020
12. Subject: Authorize execution of design services agreement for Junipero Serra Trail
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Master Agreement
between the City of Cupertino and BKF Engineers (BKF) to provide design and
engineering services for the Junipero Serra Trail project, for an amount not to exceed
$895,000.
13. Subject: Award of construction contract for the McClellan Road Separated Bikeways‐
Phase 2 Project (Project No. 2017‐01.07) for the construction of separated bike lanes on
McClellan Road between South Stelling Road and De Anza Boulevard and on Pacifica
Drive between De Anza Boulevard and Torre Avenue
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Recommended Action: Award a construction contract for the McClellan Road
Separated Bikeways‐Phase 2 Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract in the amount of $1,387,292.00 with Granite Construction Company; and
further authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders
up to a construction contingency amount of $138,729.00, for a total authorized contract
amount of $1,526,021.00. The recommended award amount includes the base bid plus
$44,878.00 for Additive Alternative 1.
Scharf moved and Willey seconded to:
Award a construction contract for the McClellan Road Separated Bikeways‐Phase 2
Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in the amount of
$1,387,292.00 with Granite Construction Company; and further authorize the Director
of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders up to a construction
contingency amount of $138,729.00, for a total authorized contract amount of
$1,526,021.00. The recommended award amount includes the base bid plus
$44,878.00 for Additive Alternative 1.
The motion carried unanimously.
14. Subject: Award construction contract for the 2020 Pavement Maintenance Phase 2,
Project No. 2020‐101 and authorize a cost‐share agreement between the City of
Cupertino and the City of San Jose for pavement restoration on Bollinger Road
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to award a contract to OʹGrady
Paving, Inc., in the amount of $1,694,263.40 and approve construction contingency of
$169,000 for a total of $1,863,263.40 and;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a cost‐share agreement with the City of San
Jose for pavement restoration on Bollinger Road between Miller Avenue and Lawrence
Expressway, with the City of San Jose contributing up to $706,461.00
15. Subject: Award of a construction contract for the Cupertino Sports Center Seismic
Retrofit Project (No. 2020‐05)
Recommended Action: Award a construction contract for the Sports Center Seismic
Retrofit Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in the amount of
$776,777 with Calstate Construction, Inc. (CCI); and authorize the Director of Public
Works to execute any necessary change orders up to a 15% construction contingency
amount of $116,516, for a total authorized contract amount of $893,293. The
recommended award amount includes the base bid plus $142,000 for Additive
Alternates 1 through 3.
Council heard Item 23 before Item 16.
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23. Subject: Municipal Code Amendment Related to Prohibition of parking along
McClellan Road between Stelling Road and De Anza Boulevard, and along Pacifica
Drive between De Anza Boulevard and Torre Avenue for accommodation of Class IV
bicycle lanes.
Recommended Action: Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 20‐2210: ʺAn
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending Table 11.24.150 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code Relating to Prohibition of Parking Along Certain Streets.ʺ
Written Communications for this item included a staff presentation.
Transportation Manager David Stillman gave a presentation.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Mayor Scharf opened the public comment period and the following people spoke.
Shivani (made comments for Oral Communications) spoke about erasing the queer
community and homophobia. She supported a rainbow crosswalk in Cupertino.
Ram Sripathi opposed removing parking spaces and was concerned about garbage
trucks picking up bins, and supported barrier for cars and cyclists.
Jennifer Griffin was concerned about garbage trucks picking up bins and delivery
trucks. She supported smaller barriers.
Peggy Griffin was opposed to allowing delivery trucks to pull in driveways.
Govind supported bike lanes and was concerned about garbage trucks picking up trash
bins and delivery trucks.
Bicycle Pedestrian Commissioner Muni Madhdhipatla (representing self) was
concerned about trash bins in the bike lane and supported a dual driveway for
residents.
Mayor Scharf closed the public comment period.
City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia read the title of Ordinance No. 20‐2210: ʺAn Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending Table 11.24.150 of the Cupertino
Municipal Code Relating to Prohibition of Parking Along Certain Streets.ʺ
Sinks moved and Scharf seconded to read the title of Ordinance No. 20‐2210 by title
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only and that the City Clerk’s reading would constitute the first reading thereof.
Ayes: Scharf, Paul, Chao, Sinks, and Willey. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Council heard Item 13 which was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Council recessed from 9:04 p.m.to 9:10 p.m.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
16. Subject: Second Reading of the Municipal Code Amendments to regulate Short‐Term
Rental activity in the City. A new Chapter 5.08 (Short Term Rental Activity) is proposed
and amendments are proposed to Chapter 3.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax), Chapter
19.08 (Definitions), Chapter 19.12 (Administration), Chapter 19.20 (Permitted,
Conditional and Excluded Use in Agricultural and Residential Zones) and Chapter
19.120 (Home Occupations), of the Cupertino Municipal Code. Application No(s).:
MCA‐2018‐02; Applicant(s): City of Cupertino; Location: Citywide
Recommended Action: Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No. 20‐2200:
ʺAn Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Title 3, Revenue
and Finance: Chapter 3.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax), Revenue and Finance, amending
Title 5, Business License and Regulations: Chapter 5.08 (Short‐Term Rental Activity),
amending specified chapters of Title 19, Zoning, of the Cupertino Municipal Code
Chapter 19.08 (Definitions), Chapter 19.12 (Administration), Chapter 19.20 (Permitted,
Conditional and Excluded Uses in Agricultural and Residential Zones) and Chapter
19.120 (Home Occupations), to regulate Short‐Term Rental uses in residential zoning
districts.
Under Postponements, this item was continued to a date to be determined.
17. Subject: Second Reading of Municipal Code Amendment to Cupertino Municipal Code
Chapter 2.88 Audit Committee §100 Duties‐Powers‐Responsibilities.
Recommended Action: Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No. 20‐2208:
“An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending City Code
Chapter 2.88: Audit Committee §100 Duties‐Powers‐Responsibilities.”
City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia read the title of Ordinance No. 20‐2208: “An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending City Code Chapter 2.88: Audit
Committee §100 Duties‐Powers‐Responsibilities.”
Sinks moved and Scharf seconded to read the title of Ordinance No. 20‐2208 by title
only and that the City Clerk’s reading would constitute the second reading thereof.
Ayes: Scharf, Paul, Chao, Sinks, and Willey. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
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Sinks moved and Scharf seconded to enact Ordinance No. 20‐2208.
Ayes: Scharf, Paul, Chao, Sinks, and Willey. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
18. Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance adding Chapter 2.20.120 to the Cupertino
Municipal Code requiring online or electronic filing of campaign statements.
Recommended Action: Conduct second reading and enact Ordinance No. 20‐2209: “An
Ordinance of the City Council of the of the City of Cupertino adding City Code Section
2.20.120 (Electronic Filing) to Title 2 (Administration and Personnel)” relating to
electronic filing of campaign statements.
City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia read the title of Ordinance No. 20‐2209: “An Ordinance of
the City Council of the of the City of Cupertino adding City Code Section
2.20.120 (Electronic Filing) to Title 2 (Administration and Personnel)” relating to
electronic filing of campaign statements.
Scharf moved and Sinks seconded to read the title of Ordinance No. 20‐2209 by title
only and that the City Clerk’s reading would constitute the second reading thereof.
Ayes: Scharf, Paul, Chao, Sinks, and Willey. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Sinks moved and Scharf seconded to enact Ordinance No. 20‐2209.
Ayes: Scharf, Paul, Chao, Sinks, and Willey. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Subject: Hearing to approve lien assessment and collection of fees on private parcels
resulting from abatement of public nuisance (weeds and/or brush) for the annual Weed
and Brush Abatement Programs.
Recommended Action: Conduct a hearing to consider objections from any property
owners listed on the assessment report; and adopt Resolution No. 20‐101 approving the
lien assessment and collection of fees on private parcels for the annual Weed and Brush
Abatement Programs to allow the County to recover the cost of abatement.
Council pulled 10175 McLaren Pl. from the assessment list for discussion first.
Councilmember Chao recused herself from the discussion about her property at 10175
McLaren Pl.
Mayor Scharf opened the public hearing for 10175 McLaren Pl. and the following
people spoke.
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Liang Chao said there is no warning for being added for a 3‐year period and she has
maintained her property and requested removal from the list. (Submitted written
comments).
Mayor Scharf Closed the public hearing for 10175 McLaren Pl.
Sinks moved and Scharf seconded to retain 10175 McLaren Pl. on the assessment list.
The motion carried with Chao recused and Willey voting no.
Council continued the discussion for the remaining properties on the assessment list.
Mayor Scharf opened the public hearing for the remaining properties on the assessment
list.
Xinglei Zhu said that they did not receive any prior notifications and missed the
deadline and disputed the fine.
Nageshwara Vempaty said he was not given a chance to comply before being added to
the list and County contractors charge a higher abatement rate than his gardener.
Bhanu said he purchased his property last year and was added to the list during the
change of ownership and his property is maintained. (He submitted written
comments.)
Peggy Griffin supported agendizing an item to improve the program, including better
notifications and clarifying resident responsibilities.
Caller 0976 said he missed the hearing last year and was unable to cut weeds due to a
family emergency and supported shortening the 3‐year period.
Muni Madhdhipatla requested clarification on how properties get added to the list.
Kitty Moore asked how the minimum safety standards are determined and clarifying
these guidelines in the staff report.
Council conducted the hearing to consider objections from any property owners listed
on the assessment report; and
Sinks moved and Scharf seconded to:
Adopt Resolution No. 20‐101 approving the lien assessment and collection of fees on
private parcels for the annual Weed and Brush Abatement Programs to allow the
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County to recover the cost of abatement; as amended to dismiss the $101 fee for 10530
Pineville and allowing a County inspection to review permanently removing the parcel
from the weed abatement list.
The motion carried with Willey voting no.
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
20. Subject: Resolution supporting statewide measure Proposition 15, which increases
funding for public schools, community colleges and local government services by
changing tax assessment of commercial and industrial property through an initiative
constitutional amendment on the November 3, 2020 ballot.
Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution No. 20‐102 supporting Proposition 15,
which increases funding for public schools, community colleges and local government
services by changing tax assessment of commercial and industrial property through an
initiative constitutional amendment.
Written Communications for this item included Attachment C ‐Allocation of Revenues
from Schools and Communities First for Selected Counties, and official voter
information guide materials for Prop. 15
Casey Elliot from Townsend Public Affairs reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Scharf opened the public comment period and the following people spoke.
Neil Park McClintick supported Proposition 15 for school funding levying taxes on the
largest commercial properties.
Kathy Tran on behalf of IFPTE Local 21 spoke in support of Proposition 15 for funding
on community and neighborhood services.
Dilza Gonzalez, Somos Mayfair Community Program Coordinator, supported the
measure for schools and public services.
Bob Brownstein supported Proposition 15 generating revenue for local governments
and schools, firms paying higher taxes, and benefits for California’s economy.
Jessica Vollmer, Director of Working Partnerships USA, supported Proposition 15
citing annual revenues for Cupertino ($4.9M), CUSD ($9.3M), and FUHSD (over $1M).
Kitty Moore was concerned about Apple being contacted and agenda availability
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online and supported continuing the item.
Victor Vasquez spoke in support of Proposition 15 in solidarity of the black community
and on behalf of racial and economic injustice.
Stanley Young, on behalf of IFPT Local 21, spoke in support of the measure and for
corporations to pay an equitable share.
J.R. Fruen spoke in support of the measure and that it could help close the gap on the
Cupertino Union School District’s (CUSD) budget.
Jennifer Griffin was concerned about how corporations would be affected and
supported postponing the item.
Mayor Scharf closed the public comment period.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Chao moved to not take a position and conduct outreach to those companies that will
be affected. There was no second and the motion was not considered.
Scharf moved and Sinks seconded to:
Adopt the Resolution No. 20‐102 supporting Proposition 15, which increases funding
for public schools, community colleges and local government services by changing tax
assessment of commercial and industrial property through an initiative constitutional
amendment.
The motion carried with Chao recusing.
21. Subject: Authorization to Amend the Current Agreement with Lifetime Tennis Inc.
DBA Lifetime Activities Inc. Due to the Impacts of COVID‐19.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to amend the current agreement
with Lifetime Tennis Inc., DBA Lifetime Activities Inc. to adjust the rent compensation
accepted by the City of the period of 15 months (March 16, 2020 ‐ June 30, 2021) due to
the impacts of COVID‐19.
Under Postponements, this item was postponed to a date to be determined.
22. Subject: FY 2020‐21 City Work Program‐ Consider adding a Housing Survey item and
removing the Housing Program for De Anza College Students item.
Recommended Action: 1. Consider adding the Housing Survey item to the FY 2020‐21
City Work Program
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a. Remove the Housing Program for De Anza College Students item from the FY 2020‐
21 City Work Program
b. Authorize expenditures not to exceed $24,000 to fund the Housing Survey
Written Communications for this item included a staff presentation and emails to
Council.
Community Development Director Ben Fu reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Scharf opened the public comment period and the following people spoke.
Jean Bedord was opposed to removing the Housing Program for De Anza College
students from the City Work Program and substitute the Housing survey.
Neil Park‐McClintick was opposed to removing the Housing Program for De Anza
students for a housing survey instead of helping homeless community college students.
J.R. Fruen was opposed to removing the Housing Program for De Anza College for the
Work Program and supported prioritizing people over opinions.
City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia read emails on behalf of the following individuals.
‐ De Anza College President Lloyd Holmes, opposing removal of the Housing Program
for De Anza College Students item from the FY 2020‐21 City Work Program.
‐ Peggy Griffin, supporting the Option 4‐mail survey.
Mayor Scharf closed the public comment period.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Paul moved and Willey seconded to:
1.Allocate half of the $50,000 budget for the existing Housing Program for De Anza
College Students item from the FY 2020‐21 City Work Program; and modify the second
line in the existing work program item to read: Assist as appropriate in the long‐term
development of De Anza College student housing; and
2. Allocate the other half of the $50,000 budget for the Housing Survey as determined on
recommendation by the Housing Commission.
Chao made a friendly amendment to form a Council subcommittee to work on the
survey with the Housing Commission. (Paul and Willey accepted the friendly
amendment).
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Paul amended his motion to designate two Housing Commission members and two
Councilmembers to form a subcommittee for the form and content of the housing survey
options to make a recommendation to Council. (Willey accepted the amendment).
Paul nominated Chao and Willey for the subcommittee on form and content of the
survey. (Chao and Willey accepted the nomination).
The motion as amended carried with Sinks and Scharf voting no.
Final motion summary:
1. Modify the second line in the existing Housing Program for De Anza College
Students item from the FY 2020‐21 City Work Program to read: Assist as appropriate
in the long‐term development of De Anza student housing.
2. Split half of $50,000 budget between the housing survey and the existing De Anza
College item, direct the Housing Commission to form a 2‐member subcommittee to
work with the City Council subcommittee (Chao and Willey) to advise on the housing
survey options and question types.
Council recessed from 1:05 a.m. to 1:08 a.m.
Councilmember Sinks left the meeting at 1:05 a.m.
24. Subject: Consider a draft letter requesting that the CA Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) postpone the final Regional Housing Needs
Determination (RHND) for the Bay Area; provide any input and/or authorize the letter
to be sent on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action
That the City Council:
1. Review the letter drafted jointly by the Mayor and the Vice‐Mayor requesting HCD
to postpone determination of the final RHND (Attachment A) and provide input
2. Consider whether to authorize the Mayor to send the letter.
Written communications for this item included an email to Council.
Director of Community Development Ben Fu reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Scharf opened the public comment period and the following people spoke.
Jennifer Griffin supported sending the letter to HCD and expressed frustration over
Housing legislation.
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Mayor Scharf closed the public comment period.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Paul moved and Willey seconded to:
Authorize the Mayor to work with the subcommittee to edit the draft latter in
accordance with the following input provided by Council:
‐ remove the sentence on page 2, “A 2019 analysis found that BMR inclusionary
requirements beyond these levels would be economically infeasible”
‐ add sentences regarding funding for affordable housing and loss of redevelopment
‐ include Congressman Ro Khanna in the letter distribution; and authorize the Mayor to
send the letter.
The motion carried with Sinks absent.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ‐ CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
‐ added an agenda item to discuss adding a rainbow crosswalk or intersection mural in
Cupertino (Scharf/Chao)
ADJOURNMENT
At 1:35 a.m. Mayor Scharf adjourned the meeting.
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Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk