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Council approves budget, utility rate increases

SunnyvaleJun 18, 20253 min read

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The City Council adopted Sunnyvale’s FY 2025/26 budget and fee schedule, and approved utility rate increases of 6% for water, 7% for wastewater, and 4% for solid waste. It also authorized $811,845 in transportation funding for the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Path and approved a $4.21 million traffic signal maintenance contract.

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The Council approved the city’s new budget and fee schedule for fiscal year 2025/26. It also raised utility rates, so residents and businesses should expect higher water, wastewater, and solid waste bills next year. In addition, the Council moved forward with money for the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Path and a multi-year contract to maintain and repair traffic signals.

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Adopted the FY 2025/26 City budget, fee schedule, and appropriations limit, and approved Budget Modification No. 26 in the amount of $215,659.
Adopted the Sunnyvale Financing Authority FY 2025/26 budget.
Approved the FY 2025/26 utility rate increases: water up 6%, wastewater up 7%, and solid waste up 4%.
Authorized filing an application for $811,845 in Transportation Development Act Article 3 funding for the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Path.
Approved a three-year traffic signal preventative maintenance and repair contract with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, not to exceed $4,214,752.44, with an option to renew for two additional years.
Approved the final Engineer’s Report and annual assessment for the Downtown Parking Maintenance District for FY 2025/26.
Approved a Below Market Rate alternative compliance plan and amended conditions for residential development at 777 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road.
Approved an amendment to the employment agreement between the City of Sunnyvale and City Attorney Rebecca Moon.

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Jun 18, 2025, 1:00 AMOnline and Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086scheduled

Special Meeting: Study Session - 6 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM | Joint Meeting City Council & Sunnyvale Financing Authority - 7 PM

Agenda

Public Participation and Access
6 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Roll Call
Study Session
Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Improvements at Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Study (DPW 20-02)
Adjourn Special Meeting
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2025
Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
Accept the FY 2022/23 CalRecycle Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant and Approve Budget Modification No. 25 in the Amount of $6,575,000
Authorize the Issuance of a Five (5) Year Purchase Agreement to Lexipol LLC in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $253,273.48 for Annual Law Enforcement Policy Manual and Daily Training Bulletins (F25-343)
Amend an Existing Service Agreement for Street Outreach and Essential Homeless Services in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,090,973 for Temporary Hotel Program Expansion and Approve Budget Modification No. 24 in the Amount of $120,209
Award a Three (3) Year Contract to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for Traffic Signal Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services and Find that the Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a) (F25-228)
Approve the Second Amendment to Outside Counsel Agreement with Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth, LLP for Litigation Services in the matter of Neel Mehta v. City of Sunnyvale
Approve the First Amendment to Outside Counsel Agreement with Sloan, Sakai, Yeung & Wong, LLP for Litigation Services for Litigation Services in the Matter of Michael Laurent v. City of Sunnyvale
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City’s Salary Resolution and Schedule of Pay to Increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category C (Public Safety Officers Association) Effective July 6, 2025
ADJOURNMENT TO JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY
7 P.M. (OR SOON THEREAFTER) JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY
Call to Order
Roll Call
Oral Communications
Consent Calendar
Approve Sunnyvale Financing Authority Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
City Council Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget, Fee Schedule and Appropriations Limit, and Sunnyvale Financing Authority Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget and Approve Budget Modification No. 26 in the Amount of $215,659
ADJOURN JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
Proposed Utility Rate Increases for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Rates for Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utilities for Service Provided to Customers Within and Outside City Boundaries; and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273
Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Filing of an Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Funding of $811,845 to Supplement the Construction Phase of the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Path
Adopt a Resolution to Approve the Final Engineer’s Report, Confirm the Assessment, and Levy and Collect an Annual Assessment for the Downtown Parking Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025/26
Consider a Below Market Rate Alternative Compliance Plan and Amended Conditions of Approval for Residential Development at 777 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road: 77Seven Housing Partners LLC, Planning File 2024-0621
Consider Amending the Employment Agreement between the City of Sunnyvale and City Attorney Rebecca Moon
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
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-City Manager
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
Information/Action Items
Council Advocacy Letters
Mayoral Announcement of Mayor-Appointed Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on City Manager Compensation (Information Only)
ADJOURNMENT
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