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July 21, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final ·Special Meeting: Study Session - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM

Online and Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Agenda — 49 items

  1. 1 Public Participation and Access
  2. 2 5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
  3. 3 Call to Order
  4. 4 Roll Call
  5. 5 Study Session
  6. A Eliminate the Use of Chemical Pesticide on City Owned or Leased Property 26-0246
  7. 7 Adjourn Special Meeting
  8. 8 7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
  9. 9 CALL TO ORDER
  10. 10 SALUTE TO THE FLAG
  11. 11 ROLL CALL
  12. 12 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
  13. 13 CONSENT CALENDAR approved Pass
  14. 1.A Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026 26-0208 approved on the Consent Calendar
  15. 1.B Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026 26-0238 approved on the Consent Calendar
  16. 1.C Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026 26-0235 approved on the Consent Calendar
  17. 1.D Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2026 26-0490 approved on the Consent Calendar
  18. 1.E Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager 26-0164 approved on the Consent Calendar
  19. 1.F Amend an Existing Services Agreement with Brodart Co. for Library Services for Library Printed Materials and Shelf-Ready Services (F26-458) 26-0487 approved on the Consent Calendar
  20. 1.G Award a Contract in the Amount of $2,129,070.17 to United Building Maintenance, Inc. for Custodial Services (F26-351) 26-0565 approved on the Consent Calendar
  21. 1.H Award of Contract to Brannon Corporation in the Amount of $1,391,426 for the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Oxidation Pond Levee Rehabilitation Project and Finding of Class 1 Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption 26-0504 approved on the Consent Calendar
  22. 1.I Award Contract with all Additive Alternate Bid Items in the Amount of $3,892,772.50 to GradeTech Inc. for the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Trail Project; Make Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 1 Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c); and Approve Budget Modification No. 3 in the Amount of $546,385.75 (PW26-19) 26-0621 approved on the Consent Calendar
  23. 1.J Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Elective California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Coverage for Pay Plan Category G Unrepresented Classified Confidential Employees under California Unemployment Insurance Code Section 710.5 26-0540 approved on the Consent Calendar
  24. 24 PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
  25. 2 CONTINUED FROM JUNE 2, 2026 Proposed Project: Take the following Actions: a. Find that the Proposed Actions are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308; b. Adopt a Resolution to Establish Lower Density Residential Objective Design Standards for Single-family Dwellings, Two-family Dwellings and Dual Urban Opportunity (DUO) Housing Developments, and Repeal the Single-Family Home Design Techniques; c. Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Sunnyvale Municipal Code Title 19 (Zoning) to Amend Chapter 19.32 (Building Heights, Lot Coverages and Floor Area Ratios) and Repeal and Replace Chapter 19.80 (Design Review) to Implement the Lower Density Residential Design Standards, and to Amend Chapter 19.79 (Accessory Dwelling Units [ADU]) to Conform with New State ADU Laws; d. Adopt a Resolution to Update and Adopt the Green Building Tables for 2026; and e. Repeal City Council Policy 1.1.12 Maximum Standards for Small Lot Single-family Residential Developments. Location: Citywide File #: PLNG-2024-0517 Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov 26-0590 adopted Pass
  26. 3 CONTINUED FROM APRIL 7, 2026 Proposed Project: Consider applications on a 0.77-acre site at Carlisle Way: USE PERMIT: To allow construction of a replacement groundwater extraction well, a 17-foot-tall water storage tank, chemical storage cabinets, and associated utility and right-of-way improvements; and EIR: Adopt a Resolution to certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), make required findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Location: 800 Carlisle Way (APN: 309-12-013) File: 2022-7041 Zoning: R-0/S (Low Density Residential/Single-Story combining district) Applicant and Owner: California Water Service (Cal Water) Environmental Review: Environmental Impact Report Project Planner: Mary Jeyaprakash, (408) 730-7449, mjeyaprakash@sunnyvale.ca.gov 26-0484 approved as amended Pass
  27. 4 Introduction of Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.030 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code Relating to City Manager Claims Settlement Authority 26-0669
  28. 5 Review and Approve Arguments Drafted by Mayor Klein and Vice Mayor Mehlinger in Support of Three Charter Amendment Ballot Measures or Provide Other Direction to Complete the Arguments 26-0655 voted Pass
  29. 29 COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
  30. 30 NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
  31. 31 -Council
  32. 32 -City Manager
  33. 33 INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
  34. 34 Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar 26-0317
  35. 35 Board/Commission Meeting Minutes 26-0323
  36. 36 Council Advocacy Letters 26-0685
  37. 37 ADJOURNMENT
  38. 38 Public Participation Options
  39. 39 In person public comment:
  40. 40 Online participation:
  41. 41 Online public comment:
  42. 42 Written public comment:
  43. 43 Public review of items:
  44. 44 Planning a presentation for a City Council meeting?
  45. 45 Planning to provide materials to Council?
  46. 46 Language Access and Translation
  47. 47 Translation Link: https://bit.ly/TDDB-6886
  48. 48 Accessibility/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
  49. 49 LEGAL NOTICES