June 9, 2026 Joint meeting of the Council, Shoreline Regional Park, & Capital Improvements Authority

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Agenda

• 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL: Meeting call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call (00:00:00)
• 2. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney reports no reportable action from closed session (00:01:21)
• 3.1 Pride Month Proclamation: Reading and presentation of the Pride Month Proclamation (00:01:31)
• 3.2 Juneteenth Proclamation: Reading and presentation of the Juneteenth Proclamation (00:05:37)
• 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: Approval of the consent calendar, excluding pulled items 4.1 and 4.2 (00:10:43)
• 4.1 & 4.2 Pulled Consent Calendar Items: Public comments and voting on pulled items 4.1 (BMR Housing Program) and 4.2 (Housing Development Administrative Approval) (00:15:00)
• 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS: Public comment period for items not on the agenda (00:20:51)
• 6.1 City of Mountain View Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts: Public hearing to receive a report on city vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts (00:27:08)
• 6.2 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget: Staff presentation on the recommended city budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (00:28:44)

Transcript

1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL

[00:00:18] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Okay, let's call this meeting to order. Good evening, everyone. It's Tuesday, June 11th, and it's 6:30. I'd like to call this city council meeting to order. Madam City Clerk, can we please get a roll call?

[00:00:31] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Yes. Councilmember Kamei.

[00:00:33] Councilmember Ellen Kamei: Here.

[00:00:34] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Councilmember McAlister.

[00:00:35] Councilmember John McAlister: Here.

[00:00:36] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Councilmember Ramirez.

[00:00:37] Councilmember Lucas Ramirez: Present.

[00:00:38] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Councilmember Showalter.

[00:00:39] Councilmember Pat Showalter: Here.

[00:00:40] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Vice Mayor Clark.

[00:00:41] Vice Mayor Chris Clark: Here.

[00:00:42] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Mayor Ramos.

[00:00:43] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Here. Awesome. Can we please join together for the Pledge of Allegiance? And leading us off, we'll ask Vice Mayor Clark to kick it off.

[00:00:57] Vice Mayor Chris Clark: Ready, begin. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

2. CLOSED SESSION REPORT

[00:01:21] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Moving on to item two, Closed Session Report. City Attorney Logue, is there any report from closed session?

3.1 Pride Month Proclamation

[00:01:31] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: We will now move to agenda item 3.1, our Pride Month Proclamation. June is Pride Month, and the City is proud to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the valuable contributions they bring to our vibrant city.

2. CLOSED SESSION REPORT

[00:01:33] City Attorney Jennifer Logue: Thank you, Mayor Ramos. The City Council met in closed session earlier this evening regarding the items listed on the agenda. There is no reportable action at this time.

[00:01:49] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you very much. Since there is no reportable action, we will move forward to our next item.

3.1 Pride Month Proclamation

[00:02:16] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Therefore, I, Mayor Emily Ann Ramos, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in our city, and urge all residents to respect and honor our diverse community. I would like to invite up the representatives from our local LGBTQ+ center to accept this proclamation.

[00:03:36] Public Speaker: Thank you, Mayor Ramos and City Council. We are honored to accept this proclamation today. Visibility, recognition, and support from our city leadership mean the absolute world to the LGBTQ+ youth and families that we serve every single day.

[00:04:31] Public Speaker: We look forward to continuing our vital partnership with the city to ensure everyone feels safe, welcomed, and truly celebrated in their own community. Thank you again for this honor.

[00:05:01] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you so much for being here and for all the incredible and tireless work that you do for our community. Let's gather around up front so we can get a quick photo with the proclamation.

3.2 Juneteenth Proclamation

[00:05:37] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Moving on to item 3.2, our Juneteenth Proclamation. I would like to invite Vice Mayor Clark to read the proclamation recognizing Juneteenth in our city.

[00:05:52] Vice Mayor Chris Clark: Thank you, Mayor. It is an honor to read this proclamation today. Whereas, Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Liberation Day, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

[00:06:17] Vice Mayor Chris Clark: Whereas, on June 19th, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of the Civil War and the end of slavery, two and a half years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.

[00:06:47] Vice Mayor Chris Clark: Whereas, the City of Mountain View embraces the diversity of our community and recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth as a time for reflection, education, and celebration of African American culture and achievements.

[00:07:17] Vice Mayor Chris Clark: Now, therefore, I, Emily Ann Ramos, Mayor of the City of Mountain View, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim June 19th, 2024, as Juneteenth in the City of Mountain View and urge all residents to become more aware of the significance of this celebration in African American history and in the heritage of our nation.

[00:07:52] Vice Mayor Chris Clark: We have some community members here to accept the proclamation. Please come down to the podium.

[00:08:02] Public Speaker: Thank you, Mayor Ramos, Vice Mayor Clark, and the entire City Council. My name is Sarah Jenkins, and I am here representing the local African American Heritage Foundation.

[00:08:22] Public Speaker: We deeply appreciate the city's commitment to recognizing Juneteenth. It is not just Black history, it is American history. Having this official recognition helps us continue our educational programs and brings our community closer together.

[00:08:52] Public Speaker: We invite everyone to join us this weekend at the park for our annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring local artists, food, and music. Thank you again for this honor.

[00:09:22] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you so much for being here and for everything your organization does for our community. We look forward to the celebration this weekend. Let's get a quick photo down at the front.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR

[00:10:43] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Moving on to item four, our consent calendar. Are there any items that councilmembers wish to pull for further discussion?

[00:10:58] Vice Mayor Chris Clark: Madam Mayor, I do not have any items to pull, and I am prepared to make a motion to approve the consent calendar.

[00:11:08] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you, Vice Mayor. Please go ahead with your motion.

[00:11:13] Vice Mayor Chris Clark: I move to approve the consent calendar as presented in the agenda packet.

[00:11:21] Councilmember Ellen Kamei: I will second that motion.

[00:11:25] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: We have a motion by Vice Mayor Clark and a second by Councilmember Kamei. City Clerk, please call the roll.

[00:11:35] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Councilmember Hicks.

[00:11:38] Councilmember Alison Hicks: Aye.

[00:11:40] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Councilmember Kamei.

[00:11:43] Councilmember Ellen Kamei: Aye.

[00:11:45] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Councilmember McAlister.

[00:11:48] Councilmember John McAlister: Aye.

[00:11:50] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Councilmember Ramirez.

[00:11:53] Councilmember Lucas Ramirez: Aye.

[00:11:55] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Councilmember Showalter.

[00:11:58] Councilmember Pat Showalter: Aye.

[00:12:00] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Vice Mayor Clark.

[00:12:03] Vice Mayor Chris Clark: Aye.

[00:12:05] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Mayor Ramos.

[00:12:08] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Aye. The motion passes unanimously. That concludes our consent calendar.

4.1 & 4.2 Pulled Consent Calendar Items

[00:15:00] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Moving on to our pulled consent calendar items, items 4.1 and 4.2. City Clerk Glaser, could you please read the items into the record?

[00:15:15] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Thank you, Mayor. Item 4.1 is the approval of the meeting minutes from the regular city council meeting of October 12th. Item 4.2 is the adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement for the downtown parking study.

[00:15:45] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you. Councilmember Ramirez, I believe you pulled item 4.1. You have the floor.

[00:16:00] Councilmember Lucas Ramirez: Yes, thank you, Mayor Ramos. I pulled item 4.1 just to make a minor correction on page three of the minutes. It states that I voted no on the environmental impact report, but my vote was actually an abstention due to a potential conflict of interest.

[00:16:30] City Clerk Heather Glaser: We will make that correction immediately, Councilmember Ramirez. Apologies for the oversight.

[00:16:45] Councilmember Lucas Ramirez: Thank you, that is all I had for 4.1. I move to approve item 4.1 with that amendment.

[00:17:00] Councilmember Pat Showalter: I will second that motion.

[00:17:10] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: We have a motion by Councilmember Ramirez and a second by Councilmember Showalter to approve item 4.1 as amended. All in favor please say aye.

[00:17:25] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Any opposed? Seeing none, that passes unanimously. Now for item 4.2, Councilmember McAlister, you pulled this item.

[00:17:40] Councilmember John McAlister: Thank you, Mayor. I pulled item 4.2 because I had a question for the City Manager regarding the scope of the downtown parking study. Will this study also look into the feasibility of adding more EV charging stations in the municipal lots?

[00:18:10] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: Thank you for the question, Councilmember McAlister. Yes, the scope of work includes an assessment of our current EV infrastructure and recommendations for expanding charging capacity in both the surface lots and the parking structures.

[00:18:40] Councilmember John McAlister: Excellent. That was my only question. It is a critical issue for our downtown businesses and residents. I move to approve item 4.2.

[00:19:00] Vice Mayor Chris Clark: I will second the motion.

[00:19:10] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: We have a motion by Councilmember McAlister and a second by Vice Mayor Clark. Please cast your votes on the screen.

[00:19:30] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Mayor, the vote passes with seven ayes and zero noes.

[00:19:45] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you. That concludes our pulled consent calendar items. We will now move on to the next item.

5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS

[00:20:51] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: We will now move to item 5, oral communications from the public on nonagendized items. Madam City Clerk, do we have any speakers?

[00:21:06] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Yes, Mayor. We have three speakers under oral communications. Our first speaker is Jane Doe, followed by John Smith.

[00:21:21] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you. Jane, you have three minutes. Please go ahead when you are ready.

[00:21:31] Public Speaker Jane Doe: Good evening Mayor and City Council. My name is Jane Doe and I am a resident of District 2. I am here tonight to talk about the recent increase in traffic along Main Street. Over the past few months, we have seen a significant rise in the number of vehicles speeding through our residential neighborhoods.

[00:21:56] Public Speaker Jane Doe: This poses a serious safety risk to our children who play outside and pedestrians trying to cross the street. I have submitted a petition signed by fifty of my neighbors requesting that the city conduct a traffic study and consider installing speed bumps or a stop sign at the intersection of Main and Oak.

[00:22:26] Public Speaker Jane Doe: We really hope the council can direct staff to look into this issue before an accident happens. Thank you for your time and your service to our community.

[00:22:46] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you for your comments. Madam City Clerk, who is our next speaker?

[00:22:56] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Our next speaker is John Smith, followed by Alex Johnson.

[00:23:06] Public Speaker John Smith: Good evening members of the council. John Smith here. I want to briefly express my appreciation to the parks and recreation department for the wonderful summer concert series this year. The bands were excellent and it was a great way for the community to come together after a very long and difficult couple of years.

[00:23:36] Public Speaker John Smith: However, I do want to note that the trash cans at the park were overflowing by the end of the events. It would be highly appreciated if the city could arrange for additional waste bins or more frequent trash pickup during these large public gatherings.

[00:24:06] Public Speaker John Smith: That is all I have for tonight. Thank you very much.

[00:24:21] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you, John. And our final speaker?

[00:24:31] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Our final speaker for this item is Alex Johnson.

[00:24:41] Public Speaker Alex Johnson: Hello City Council. I am speaking tonight regarding the proposed development on the west side of town. While I know it is not on tonight's agenda, the community has deep concerns about the environmental impact report that was published last week.

[00:25:11] Public Speaker Alex Johnson: The report severely underestimates the impact on local wildlife habitats, specifically the nesting grounds of the burrowing owls. Several local environmental groups are currently reviewing the document and we plan to submit formal written comments.

[00:25:41] Public Speaker Alex Johnson: We urge the city council to extend the public comment period by at least thirty days to allow for a thorough independent review of the developer's claims. Transparency is key here, and rushing this process will only harm our local ecosystem.

[00:26:11] Public Speaker Alex Johnson: Please consider this extension at your next meeting. Thank you.

[00:26:26] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you for your comments. Madam City Clerk, are there any other members of the public wishing to speak on nonagendized items?

[00:26:41] City Clerk Heather Glaser: No, Mayor, there are no further speakers for this item.

[00:26:51] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Alright, seeing no other speakers, we will close oral communications. I want to thank everyone who came out to speak tonight. As a reminder, the Brown Act prohibits the council from discussing or taking action on items not on the agenda, but we can refer these matters to staff for follow-up.

6.1 City of Mountain View Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts

[00:27:08] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: So, moving on to our current recruitment strategies. We have implemented several new initiatives to attract top talent to the City of Mountain View.

5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS

[00:27:21] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: City Manager McCarthy, could you please have staff look into the traffic calming request on Main Street and the park maintenance during events?

6.1 City of Mountain View Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts

[00:27:23] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: Specifically, we are looking at enhanced benefits packages, flexible working schedules, and a more streamlined interview process to reduce the time-to-hire.

5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS

[00:27:36] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: Yes, Mayor, we will have the public works and parks departments follow up on those items.

6.1 City of Mountain View Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts

[00:27:38] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: Our vacancy rate has been a challenge, but these retention efforts are already showing positive signs in our public works and IT departments.

5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS

[00:27:46] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you. That concludes item 5.

6.1 City of Mountain View Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts

[00:27:53] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you, City Manager. I think the flexible schedules are a great idea. Do we have any data on how many employees are currently utilizing the hybrid work options?

6.2 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget

[00:28:44] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Moving on to item 6.2, Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget. I will turn it over to our City Manager, Kimbra McCarthy, for the staff presentation.

[00:28:56] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: Thank you, Mayor Ramos and members of the City Council. Tonight we are presenting the recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This budget reflects our continued commitment to essential city services while navigating a complex economic environment.

[00:29:19] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: Our general fund revenues are projected to increase by a modest two percent, primarily driven by steady property tax growth. However, sales tax receipts have leveled off compared to previous years.

[00:29:42] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: On the expenditure side, we are proposing a fully funded capital improvement program, which includes the much-needed repairs to the downtown community center and street resurfacing projects across three neighborhoods.

[00:30:06] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: We also have allocated funds to support two new full-time positions in the parks and recreation department to expand our after-school programs. I will now hand it back to the Mayor for council questions.

[00:30:29] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you, City Manager McCarthy. Do we have any initial questions from the council before we open it up to public comment? Let's start with Councilmember Kamei.

Additional Content 1

[00:30:33] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Welcome back everyone, we will now move to our next agenda item, Additional Content 1. City Manager, do we have a staff report for this?

6.2 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget

[00:30:39] Councilmember Ellen Kamei: Thank you, Mayor. I just have a brief question about the capital improvement timeline for the downtown center.

Additional Content 1

[00:30:45] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: Yes, Mayor. The report has been distributed. This item covers the new proposal for the downtown zoning adjustments.

[00:30:58] Councilmember Pat Showalter: Thank you. I have a few questions about the parking requirements mentioned on page four.

[00:31:08] Vice Mayor Chris Clark: I share those concerns, particularly regarding the impact on local businesses.

Additional Content 2

[01:15:33] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: We will now move on to Additional Content 2. I believe the City Manager has a brief presentation.

[01:15:41] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: Thank you Madam Mayor. This item is just a brief update on the public works project we discussed last week. The timeline has been extended by two weeks due to weather delays.

[01:15:53] Councilmember Pat Showalter: Thank you. Does this mean the road closures will also be extended for those two weeks?

[01:15:59] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: Yes, the temporary closures on Main Street will remain in place until the twenty fourth to ensure worker safety.

[01:16:08] Vice Mayor Chris Clark: I think it is important we communicate this clearly to the affected businesses so they are prepared for the extension.

[01:16:15] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Absolutely. I see no further questions from the council. We will take public comment on this item now.

Additional Content 3

[02:00:33] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: We will now move on to our next agenda item, which is Additional Content 3. Do we have a staff report for this item?

[02:00:48] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: Yes, Mayor. The staff report has been provided in your packets. This item details the proposed updates to the municipal code regarding public works projects. We are available to answer any questions the council may have.

[02:01:15] Councilmember Pat Showalter: Thank you, City Manager. I reviewed the report and I think the proposed changes make a lot of sense. Will this require any additional budget allocations for this fiscal year?

[02:01:38] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: No, Councilmember Showalter. These changes are purely administrative and will not impact the current budget.

[02:01:53] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Great. Are there any other questions from the council? Seeing none, let us open the floor to public comment. City Clerk, do we have anyone wishing to speak on this item?

[02:02:15] City Clerk Heather Glaser: Yes, Mayor. We have one public speaker. John Smith, you have three minutes.

[02:02:28] Public Speaker John Smith: Good evening, Mayor and City Council. My name is John Smith. I just want to say I support these administrative updates. They seem like a logical step to streamline our city projects. Thank you.

[02:02:53] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you for your comments. I will now close public comment and bring it back to the council for a motion.

Additional Content 4

[02:45:33] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: We will now move on to Additional Content 4 on our agenda. City Manager McCarthy, do you have the staff report for this item?

[02:45:48] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: Yes, thank you Mayor Ramos. This item covers the proposed updates to the downtown parking district. Staff has prepared a comprehensive overview.

[02:46:33] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: The current parking structure needs maintenance, and we are proposing a slight increase in hourly rates to cover the operational deficits.

[02:50:33] Councilmember Pat Showalter: Thank you for the report. I have a question about the timeline. When would these new rates go into effect if approved tonight?

[02:50:48] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: If approved tonight, the new rates would be implemented at the beginning of the next fiscal quarter.

[03:05:33] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Are there any members of the public who wish to speak on this item?

[03:06:03] Public Speaker Jane Doe: Hello, Jane Doe, resident of District 2. I strongly oppose the parking rate increases. It will hurt local small businesses.

[03:28:53] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you for your comments. I think we have had a robust discussion. We will bring this back for a formal vote at our next meeting.

Additional Content 5

[03:30:38] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Thank you, Councilmember McAlister. Are there any other final comments before we adjourn?

[03:32:48] Vice Mayor Chris Clark: I just want to thank the staff for their hard work on this long agenda tonight. It's been a marathon.

[03:41:03] City Manager Kimbra McCarthy: Thank you, Vice Mayor. Staff appreciates the acknowledgment. We will follow up on the items discussed tonight.

[03:44:18] Mayor Emily Ann Ramos: Seeing no further business, this meeting is adjourned.

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