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Housing and traffic projects approved

SunnyvaleFeb 11, 20262 min read

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Sunnyvale City Council approved funding and contracts for traffic signal upgrades, pedestrian and safe-routes improvements, and a fuel station consultant agreement, and moved forward on a housing negotiation extension at 295 S. Mathilda Ave.

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Council approved several infrastructure and staffing items, including a traffic signal upgrade on Sunnyvale Avenue at California Avenue, pedestrian and safe-routes improvements, and a contract for traffic signal hardware and wiring at Fair Oaks/Olive and Maude/Pastoria. It also authorized a consultant agreement to upgrade the fuel station at City Hall and increased a temporary personnel services contract. For housing, council authorized staff to negotiate and execute extensions tied to the MidPen Housing project at 295 S. Mathilda Ave. and directed staff to negotiate on Proposal C.

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Accepted Housing Incentive Pool grant funds and approved $836,000 from that program plus $373,507 from the General Fund for the Sunnyvale Avenue at California Avenue traffic signal upgrade project.
Approved a $665,620 contract with FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. for pedestrian and Safe Routes to School improvements in the SNAIL and Braly Corner neighborhoods, with a 10% contingency.
Approved a $1,572,546.78 contract with Ray’s Electric for traffic signal hardware and wiring at Fair Oaks/Olive and Maude/Pastoria, with a 10% contingency.
Approved a consultant service agreement with TRC Solutions, Inc. for City Hall fuel station upgrade professional services, with a not-to-exceed amount of $257,956 and a 10% contingency.
Approved a second amendment to the temporary personnel services agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc., raising the total to $263,517 and extending the term through January 10, 2027.
Adopted salary resolution changes to increase salaries for Pay Plan Category A (Communication Officers Association) effective February 15, 2026.
Ratified Councilmember Linda Sell’s appointment to the National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee.
Received a legislative update and approved the 2026 Priority Advocacy Issues and long-term legislative advocacy positions with amendments supporting small business and walkable retail, food desert prevention, ADA reform for small businesses, intersex community support, and public comment call-in for state legislative committee sessions.
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute extensions to the exclusive negotiating agreement and short-term lease with MidPen Housing Corporation for 295 S. Mathilda Ave., and directed staff to negotiate on Proposal C.
Adopted a resolution increasing the salary range for the Director of NOVA Workforce Services.
Continued the Sunnyvale Microtransit Service item to February 24, 2026.

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Feb 11, 2026, 1:30 AMOnline, Council Chambers and Redwood Conference Room, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086completed

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

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Public Participation and Access
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Roll Call
Study Session
East Channel Trail Study
Adjourn Special Meeting
7 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
Accept Housing Incentive Pool (HIP) Program Grant Funds, Approve Budget Modification No. 12 to Appropriate $836,000 of the HIP Program Funds and $373,507 from the General Fund for the Sunnyvale Avenue at California Avenue Traffic Signal Upgrade Project, Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement and Related Documents, and Find that the Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines
Authorize the Issuance of a Consultant Service Agreement With TRC Solutions, Inc. for Professional Services to Upgrade of the Fuel Station at City Hall (F25-437)
Award Contract to FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $665,620 for Pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Improvements in Sunnyvale Neighbors of Arbor Including La Linda (SNAIL) and Braly Corner Neighborhoods Project and Find that the Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) (PW26-01)
Award a Contract to Ray’s Electric in the Amount of $1,572,546.78 for Traffic Signal Hardware and Wiring at Fair Oaks/Olive and Maude/Pastoria Project and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) (PW26-06)
Approve Second Amendment to Temporary Personnel Services Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc., Increasing Contract Amount to $263,517 and Extending the Term Through January 10, 2027 (F26-234)
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City’s Salary Resolution and Schedule of Pay to Increase Salaries for Pay Plan Category A (Communication Officers Association) Effective February 15, 2026
Ratify the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Appointment of Councilmember Linda Sell to the NLC Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
Annual Review of New Legislation Including Discussion and Potential Action to Identify 2026 Priority Advocacy Issues and Long-Term Legislative Advocacy Positions (LAPs)
Approve an Extension of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement and Short-Term Lease with MidPen Housing Corporation for 295 S. Mathilda Ave. and Provide Direction on Project Parameters
Authorize the Issuance of the Service Order for the Sunnyvale Microtransit Service with Via Transportation, Inc. Doing Business as Nomad Transit LLC for the Sunnyvale Microtransit Service for $8,358,000, Authorize City Manager to Execute all Agreements Related to the Operations of the Sunnyvale Microtransit Service, and Approve Budget Modification No. 14 in the Amount of $5,096,000
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Salary Resolution and the Schedule of Pay to Increase the Salary Range for the Director of NOVA Workforce Services
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