Linda Sell

New labor agreements with city employee unions

The raises and benefits add to the city's personnel costs through 2030, funded by Sunnyvale's budget planning.

LDS temple steeple height variance at 771 W. Fremont

No direct city cost; the applicant absorbs the added cost of the taller wall, extra trees, and lighting controls.

Las Palmas Park Renovation

A $15,595 consulting payment related to the park project drew questions at this meeting; full renovation costs weren't discussed.

Las Palmas Park and Ortega Park field reservations

Unknown.

Artificial Turf and Pesticide Policy Studies

A full ban could add over $900,000 a year in operating costs plus $300,000+ one-time; the pilot study cost depends on size and approach.

AB 1572 Non-Functional Turf Water Conservation Ordinance

City compliance fits within existing operations budget; businesses and HOAs may face landscaping conversion costs.

Five-year homelessness response plan

Roughly $20 million a year in county-funded services currently supports Sunnyvale households; future funding sources are uncertain.

Inclusionary housing in-lieu fee increases

The higher $93/sq ft fee represents roughly a 30% increase in expected revenue; funds go strictly to 100% affordable housing projects and BMR program administration.

November 2026 ballot measure positions

Measure RTM would fund regional transit including Caltrain; Prop 43 opposition preserves local revenue authority.

Purchase of three aerial fire apparatuses

$1 million in state funding for fire trucks, plus a new Axon technology contract.

Citywide residential off-street parking requirements overhaul

Expanding permit parking and enforcement would cost the city money it hasn't budgeted yet.

SB 9 code conformity and impact fee deferrals

Fee deferrals and reduced traffic impact fees for qualifying housing projects could modestly reduce city fee revenue timing.

Amicus brief opposing ICE facility near Gilroy

Mostly administrative costs for signage and materials, expected to fit within existing budgets.

AI Data Center Air Pollution

Speakers argued data center water use could raise utility costs for residents; no city estimate was given.

Lower Density Residential Design Standards

The standards could affect remodeling and rebuild costs for homeowners, with staff working on a compliance checklist and a public neighborhood map.

Peery Park Specific Plan amendment and supplemental EIR

The study is applicant-funded by Steelwave; fiscal impacts on the city's general fund are being analyzed as part of the EIR work.

Proposed preschool at 125 Arcas Avenue

Homeless services contract with WeHOPE

Total not-to-exceed is $3,255,267.36, including a new $2,152,098 budget modification.

November 2026 charter amendment election

Avoiding duplicate or standalone special elections could save the city six-figure election costs — a past special election estimate ran as high as $3.1 million.

Historic preservation at 434 Crescent Avenue

Closed session: initiation of litigation against fire apparatus manufacturers

Consent calendar, items 1.A through 1.I

Ordinance updating DUO housing and urban lot split rules (PLNG-2025-0078)

Amendments to Council Policy 7.2.19 (Boards and Commissions)

Resolution amending the salary resolution for Category F executives

Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of September 29, 2026

Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2026

Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager

Approve a Reinstatement of Contract and Fourth Amendment to the Services Agreement with WeHOPE for Street Outreach and Essential Services, the Temporary Hotel Program, Dignity on Wheels Mobile Hygiene Services, and the Inclement Weather…

Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2026/27 Fee Schedule to Clarify the Applicable Permit Fee for Downtown Outdoor Dining with no Change in Amount

Consent Calendar: Approval of September 28 and October 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Continuance of residential off-street parking requirements hearing to November 9, 2026

Recommendation on Inclusionary BMR Housing Program amendments (Alternative 1)

Consent Calendar (Items 1.A through 1.G)

Introduction of AB 1572 Non-Functional Turf Water Conservation Ordinance (Item 2)

Public Art for Lakewood Park Renovation — James Peterson's 'Apricot' Selected (Item 4)

Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026

Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2026 (State of the City)

Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager

Adopt a Resolution Amending the City’s Salary Resolution and Schedule of Pay to Increase the Salary for the Classification of Public Safety Communications Manager

Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded Alternative 4: Other Council Direction; to not introduce the Ordinance and return to City Council with an updated ordinance with the foll

Councilmember Sell moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.G.

Councilmember Sell moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 12.34 (Water Conservation Restrictions) of Title 12 (Water and

Consent Calendar (Items 1.A through 1.G)

Introduction of AB 1572 Non-Functional Turf Water Conservation Ordinance (Item 2)

Service Worker Retention Ordinance — Not Introduced; Returned with Modifications (Item 3)

Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded Alternative 4: Other Council Direction; to not introduce the Ordinance and return to City Council with an updated ordinance with the foll

Councilmember Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Sell seconded the motion to approve Alternative 2: Do not accept the Arts Commission Recommendation and select a James Peterson’s Apricot.

Public Art for Lakewood Park Renovation — James Peterson's 'Apricot' Selected (Item 4)

approve agenda items 1.A through 1.J with Councilmember Chang abstaining from agenda item 1.I.

approve Alternative 2: Adopt the draft Homelessness Response Plan with modifications and find that these actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 with the following modif

Adopt Sunnyvale Homelessness Response Plan (File 26-0120)

Consent calendar items 1.A–1.H and 1.J

Adopt positions on state and local ballot measures (1.I)

Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Mayor Klein seconded the motion to take the following actions: - Award a contract in substantially the same form as Attachment 2 to the report in the amount of $951,353.

Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A through 1.D and 1.F through 1.H.

Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Le seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Conduct a public hearing pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal

Consent Calendar items 1.A–1.D and 1.F–1.H

1.E Homestead Road Slurry Seal contract award

1.I Council Policy Manual changes and 6 p.m. meeting time

1.J Take no position on League of California Cities resolution

Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Le seconded the motion to take the following actions: 1. Approve the following changes to the Council Policy Manual: a. Amendments to Council Policy 1.1.10

Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve a Take No Position for the proposed Resolution No. 1 (A Resolution of The General Assembly of The League of Calif

4 TEFRA hearing and bond resolution for 245 W. Weddell Drive affordable housing

Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.A,1.B, and 1.D through 1.I.

Consent Calendar (Items 1.A, 1.B, 1.D–1.I)

Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2026 (1.C)

Vice Mayor Mehlinger moved and Councilmember Srinivasan seconded the motion to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2026 with the following corrections: - Replace “Green and Serine”

Consent Calendar (Items 1.A through 1.G)

City's Responses to 2026 Civil Grand Jury Reports (Pothole Claims and VTA/BART Phase II)

Accept the Community Equity Assessment and Findings on Community Access, Belonging, and Equity Gaps

Councilmember Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Sell seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Introduce an Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.030 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code Relating to City Ma

Councilmember Cisneros moved and Councilmember Sell seconded the motion to approve as amended the ballot measure argument for Council Vacancies (Charter Section 606).

Councilmember Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Le seconded the motion to approve agenda items 1.B through 1.F.

Councilmember Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Sell seconded the motion to approve the list(s) of claims and bills.

Councilmember Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Sell to approve as amended the ballot measure argument for Public Works Contracting (Charter Section 1309).

Councilmember Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Cisneros seconded to approve as amended the ballot measure argument related to City Manager Authority to Settle Claims (Charter Section 1314).

Councilmember Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Sell seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution to cause charges for non-payment of delinquent Utility Charges to be placed on th

Councilmember Srinivasan moved and Councilmember Sell seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Introduce an Ordinance (Attachment 4 to the report) amending the Findings of Ordinance No. 3248-25 a

approve agenda items 1.A through 1.J

approve Alternatives 1 and 4...

continue the item to July 28

approve Alternative 2: Approve Alternative 1 with modifications...

hear agenda item 5

Consent Calendar (Items 1.A–1.J)

Lower Density Residential Objective Design Standards (26-0590)

Cal Water Groundwater Well and EIR at 800 Carlisle Way (26-0484)

Charter Amendment Ballot Measure Arguments (26-0655)

Adopt three resolutions calling the November 3, 2026 charter amendment election

Approve MOU with Sunnyvale Employees' Association/IFPTE Local 21 and related salary resolutions