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Council approves major city actions

SunnyvaleMar 11, 20262 min read

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Council approved a $90,000 contingency increase for the SMaRT Station NexGen Electrical Upgrade project, a five-year Microsoft online services agreement, and a $1,000,000 grant-funded sidewalk project on Poplar Avenue. It also adopted changes to several council policies and directed staff to submit the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.

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Council gave final approval to several spending and policy items that affect city services and infrastructure. The largest funding actions included extra money for the SMaRT Station electrical upgrade, a new Microsoft subscription services contract, and grant funds to install sidewalks on Poplar Avenue. Council also approved Sunnyvale’s annual housing progress report and sent it to state housing agencies, which tracks the city’s progress on housing goals. In a separate closed-session item, council directed staff to file an appeal in existing litigation involving 1230 Oakmead Parkway, LLC. v. City of Sunnyvale.

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Approved a $90,000 increase in the construction contingency for the SMaRT Station NexGen Electrical Upgrade project, for a not-to-exceed amount of $885,708.
Modified an existing Microsoft online subscription services purchase agreement and approved a new five-year agreement, including a 10% contingency.
Authorized purchase of one Lenco BearCat vehicle for $458,078.96 plus a 10% contingency.
Approved a first amendment to the Goats R Us services agreement, increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $345,000 and extending the term through February 8, 2027.
Accepted Housing Incentive Pool grant funds and appropriated $1,000,000 to install sidewalks on Poplar Avenue.
Approved the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and directed staff to submit it to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Adopted Council Policy 7.3.31 and amended or deleted several other council policies.
Agendized a colleagues memorandum on prohibiting the use of city properties for civil immigration enforcement purposes, to come forward no later than June 1, 2026.
Directed filing an appeal in the case of 1230 Oakmead Parkway, LLC. v. City of Sunnyvale after closed session.

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Mar 11, 2026, 12:30 AMOnline and Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086completed

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

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Public Participation and Access
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session)
Call to Order
Roll Call
Public Comment
Convene to Closed Session
Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9); Discussion and Potential Action to Authorize Filing an Appeal to the California Court of Appeal; Name of Case: 1230 Oakmead Parkway, LLC. v. City of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County Superior Court Case Number: 25CV457580
Closed Session Held Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representatives: Sarah Johnson-Rios, Interim Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Sunnyvale Employees’ Association (SEA)/IFPTE Local 21 and Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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
International Transgender Day of Visibility
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
Approve a $90,000 Increase in the Construction Contingency for the Construction Contract with Vellutini Corporation DBA Royal Electric Company for the SMaRT Station NexGen Electrical Upgrade Project (F26-321)
Modify an Existing Purchase Agreement with the California Department of Technology for the Purchase of Microsoft Online Subscription Services, Increasing the Amount from $2,234,910 to a new Not-to-Exceed Amount of $2,251,724.05, and Award a new Five-Year Purchase Agreement with the California Department of Technology for the Purchase of Microsoft Online Subscription Services for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $5,428,038.70 (F26-318 & F26-362)
Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Safeware, Inc. in an Amount Not-to Exceed $458,078.96 for one (1) Lenco BearCat Vehicle (F26-317)
Approve the First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Goats R Us to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount to $345,000 and Extend the Term Through February 8, 2027 (F26-244)
Accept Housing Incentive Pool (HIP) Program Grant Funds, Approve Budget Modification No. 13 to Appropriate $1,000,000 in Housing Incentive Pool Program Funds to Install Sidewalks on Poplar Avenue, 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(c) of the CEQA Guidelines
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City of Sunnyvale Local Conflict of Interest Code
Approve the Downtown Sunnyvale Business Improvement District (BID) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and Adopt Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect an Annual Assessment to Reauthorize the BID for Fiscal Year 2026/27
Update the 2026 Seating Arrangements for City Council
Adopt Ordinance No. 3251-26 to Amend Chapter 20.10 (Certified Unified Program Agency Program Administration) of Title 20 (Hazardous Materials) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
Approve the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Review, Discussion and Potential Action to Adopt Council Policy 7.3.31 Council Action on Matters Outside Its Subject Matter Jurisdiction, and Amend or Delete Selected Policies in the Council Policy Manual
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Council
Colleagues Memorandum: Prohibiting the Use of City Properties for Civil Immigration Enforcement Purposes and Related Policies to Provide Resources for City Property Owners, Businesses and Residents
-City Manager
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
Board/Commission Meeting Minutes
Boards and Commissions Annual Attendance Report, July to December 2025 (Information Only)
ADJOURNMENT
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