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Council approves housing, public safety items

SunnyvaleNov 19, 20254 min read

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Council approved a Below Market Rate alternative compliance plan for a 1124 W. El Camino Real housing project, a labor agreement that raises pay for Public Safety Captains and Deputy Chiefs, and a 15-year nitrogen gas franchise extension; it also appointed Joshua Charnota to the Human Relations Commission.

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Sunnyvale’s City Council took action on several resident-facing items. It approved a housing affordability plan for the project at 1124 W. El Camino Real, which affects how the developer can meet below-market-rate requirements. Council also approved a new labor agreement for public safety managers that increases pay for certain leadership roles, and it extended an existing franchise for nitrogen gas distribution by 15 years. In addition, the Council appointed Joshua Charnota to the Human Relations Commission and continued a policy review item to a later date.

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Approved the applicant’s Below Market Rate alternative compliance plan for the residential project at 1124 W. El Camino Real and directed staff to determine whether 86 or 91 units should be used for the inclusionary housing in-lieu fee calculation.
Approved a memorandum of understanding with the Sunnyvale Public Safety Managers’ Association and adopted salary-related resolutions for Public Safety Captains and Public Safety Deputy Chiefs.
Introduced an ordinance to renew the franchise agreement for Air Products Manufacturing Corporation and Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. with a 15-year extension for nitrogen gas distribution within Sunnyvale.
Appointed Joshua Charnota to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending 6/30/2026.
Continued the Council Policy Manual Chapter 7 review item to a date uncertain.
Approved the consent calendar, including prior meeting minutes, claims and bills, the Public Safety Headquarters elevator repair and modernization contract, and classification/pay updates for GIS and engineering roles.

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City Council

Nov 19, 2025, 12:30 AMOnline and Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086completed

Special Meeting: Closed Session - 4:30 PM | Special Meeting: Study Session - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7 PM

Agenda

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4:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)
Call to Order
Roll Call
Public Comment
Convene to Closed Session
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-INITIATION OF LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)
Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representatives: Sarah Johnson-Rios, Assistant City Manager Employee Organization: Communication Officers Association (COA)
Adjourn Special Meeting
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Roll Call
Study Session
Joint Meeting of City Council with Board and Commission Chairs and Vice Chairs to Review and Improve Overall Effectiveness of Commission Meetings
Adjourn Special Meeting
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Small Business Saturday
PRESENTATION
Joint Legislative Update by Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens and State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2025 (Closed Session)
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2025
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2025 (Board and Commission Interviews)
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2025
Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
Authorize the Execution of an Agreement with Otis Elevator Company in the Amount of $454,150 for the Repair and Modernization of the Department of Public Safety Headquarters Elevator and Approve Budget Modification No. 9 in the Amount of $499,565
Adopt a Resolution Amending the Classification Plan to Change the Classification Titles of Engineering Assistant 1/2 and Civil Engineer and Create the Classification of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator, and Update the Salary Resolution to Make Corresponding Changes to the Schedule of Pay and Increase the Salaries for GIS Specialist 1/2
STUDY SESSION
Active Transportation Plan Progress and Reporting Update
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
Consider a Below Market Rate (BMR) Alternative Compliance Plan for Residential Development at 1124 W. El Camino Real: Applicant: DeAnza Properties, Planning File 2024-0780
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Sunnyvale and the Sunnyvale Public Safety Managers’ Association (PSMA), and Adopt Resolutions (1) Amending the City's Salary Resolution and the Schedule of Pay to Increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category M (Public Safety Captains and Public Safety Deputy Chiefs); and (2) For Paying and Reporting the Value of Employer Paid Member Contributions to the California Public Employees' Retirement System for Employees of the Public Safety Managers’ Association
Introduction of an Ordinance to Renew a Franchise Agreement Granted to Air Products Corporation and Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. for the Distribution of Nitrogen Gas Within the City of Sunnyvale
Appoint Applicant to the Human Relations Commission
Review, Discussion, and Potential Action to Amend Policies Within the Council Policy Manual Chapter 7 - Planning and Management
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
Potential Council Priority Project Ideas Proposed by Council
Update on Guaranteed Basic Income Funding (Information Only)
ADJOURNMENT
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Language Access and Translation
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Accessibility/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
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