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Sunnyvale Council approves key contracts and parking rules

SunnyvaleJun 3, 20264 min read

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Sunnyvale City Council approved a $1.07 million traffic signal contract, a $375,000 sodium hydroxide purchase for the Water Pollution Control Plant, and a new ordinance restricting vehicle storage and rental for human habitation on streets and public parking facilities.

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The Council backed several actions that affect city services and neighborhood conditions. It approved funding for a traffic signal project and chemicals used at the wastewater treatment plant, which helps keep infrastructure operating. It also advanced a new parking ordinance aimed at limiting large vehicle storage and vehicle rentals used as living spaces on city streets. The Council additionally selected public art for two projects and continued work on lower-density residential design standards to July 21, 2026.

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Approved a $1,072,981.80 contract with Columbia Electric, Inc. for the Sunnyvale Avenue/California Avenue traffic signal project, with a 10% contingency.
Authorized a $375,000 purchase agreement with Univar Solutions USA, LLC for sodium hydroxide for the Water Pollution Control Plant from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with renewal options.
Rejected the sole proposal for equipment foundations for the Sunnyvale SMaRT Station NextGen Project.
Adopted a resolution on the annual Public Safety Military Equipment Use Report and renewed the military equipment use policy under Assembly Bill 481.
Appointed Leia Mehlman as Sunnyvale’s community member representative to the VTA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028.
Called a General Municipal Election for November 3, 2026 for Councilmember districts 1, 3, and 5 and requested consolidation with the statewide general election.
Approved payment of up to $6,000 in City traffic control costs for the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce 2026 Art and Wine Festival.
Adopted Ordinance No. 3254-26 regulating the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide.
Continued the lower-density residential objective design standards item to July 21, 2026.
Introduced an ordinance to prohibit storage of vehicles on streets or public parking facilities and prohibit rental of vehicles for human habitation, with a maximum fine for the prohibited conduct.
Approved Charles Gadeken’s design as public art for Plaza del Sol, Phase II.
Approved Studiofolia/James Dinh for public art for the Community Center Grounds Renovation.

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City Council

Jun 3, 2026, 12:30 AMOnline and Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086completed

Special Meeting: Closed Session-5:30 PM | Special Meeting: Special Order of the Day-6:30 PM | Regular Meeting-7 PM | Joint Meeting City Council & Sunnyvale Financing Authority-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 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representatives: Heather Ruiz, Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Sunnyvale Employees’ Association (SEA)/IFPTE Local 21 and Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Adjourn Special Meeting
6:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Special Order of the Day)
Call to Order
Roll Call
Special Order of the Day
Department of Public Safety Special Awards
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
Ceremonial Oath of Office for Board and Commission Members
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve the List(s) of Claims and Bills Approved for Payment by the City Manager
Award a Contract to Columbia Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $1,072,981.80 for Sunnyvale Avenue/California Avenue Traffic Signal Project and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) (PW26-10)
Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Agreement to Univar Solutions USA, LLC in the Amount of $375,000 for Sodium Hydroxide (F26-452)
Reject the Sole Proposal for Equipment Foundations for Sunnyvale SMaRT Station NextGen Project (F26-377)
Public Safety Military Equipment Use Annual Report Pursuant to California Assembly Bill No. 481
Appoint a City of Sunnyvale Member Representative to the Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Adopt a Resolution Calling a General Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Sunnyvale on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Councilmembers from Districts 1, 3 and 5; Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election and Election Services from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors; and Providing Regulations for Candidates' Statements
Approval of the Payment of City Traffic Control Costs Associated with the Special Event Permit for the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce 2026 Art and Wine Festival with City Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $6,000 from the Council Set Aside
Adopt Ordinance No. 3254-26 to Amend Title 9 (Public Peace, Safety or Welfare) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code by Adding a New Chapter 9.29 Regulating the Sale and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide
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 December 9, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
City Council Public Hearing on FY 2026/27 Budget and Resource Allocation Plan and Establishment of Appropriations Limit, Sunnyvale Financing Authority Public Hearing on FY 2026/27 Budget, and City Council Review of FY 2026/27 Proposed Fees and Charges
ADJOURN JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUNNYVALE FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
Introduce an Ordinance Amending Section 10.16.120 (Use of Streets or Public Parking Facilities for Storage of Vehicles Prohibited) and Adding Section 10.16.180 (Rental of Vehicles for Human Habitation Prohibited) to the Sunnyvale Municipal Code.
Approve Public Art for Plaza del Sol, Phase II
Approve Public Art for the Community Center Grounds Renovation
Proposed Project: Take the following Actions: a. Find that the Proposed Actions are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308; b. Adopt a Resolution to Establish Lower Density Residential Objective Design Standards for Single-family Dwellings, Two-family Dwellings and Dual Urban Opportunity (DUO) Housing Developments, and Repeal the Single-Family Home Design Techniques; c. Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Sunnyvale Municipal Code Title 19 (Zoning) to Amend Chapter 19.32 (Building Heights, Lot Coverages and Floor Area Ratios) and Repeal and Replace Chapter 19.80 (Design Review) to Implement the Lower Density Residential Design Standards, and to Amend Chapter 19.79 (Accessory Dwelling Units [ADU]) to Conform with New State ADU Laws; d. Adopt a Resolution to Update and Adopt the Green Building Tables for 2026; and e. Repeal City Council Policy 1.1.12 Maximum Standards for Small Lot Single-family Residential Developments. Location: Citywide File #: PLNG-2024-0517 Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Council
-City Manager
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
Tentative Council Meeting Agenda Calendar
Notice of Public Works Director’s Decision on Final Maps (Information Only)
Board/Commission Resignation (Information Only)
Council Advocacy Letters
ADJOURNMENT
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Accessibility/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
LEGAL NOTICES
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