Remarks by Larry Klein
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“Good evening. Let's call to order the council meeting of September 15th, 2026 at 7.01 PM. The city does not tolerate disruptive behavior in our meetings. Sunnyvale prides itself on the rich diversity of our residents. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging where members of a diverse community feel included, safe, and respected. This council meeting is considered a limited public forum, which means that council can regulate the time, place, and manner of speech. Speaker comments must be limited to the agenda item being considered by council for consent calendar and public hearing…”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Seven present. Thank you. We now have several special orders of the day. Let me come up to the lectern. Before we begin tonight's meeting, we have several special recognitions. First, we will take a moment to celebrate Hispanic and Latino communities' culture and heritage. We have a special guest with us present in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which actually began today. Joining us tonight is Alex Ontiveros, Come forward, Alex. He's founder and CEO of the Silicon Valley Latino Inc. and the Silicon Valley Agency. I would also like to invite Council Member Alyssa Cisneros to come to the…”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Chief Master Sergeant. The city will raise the POW MIA flag this Friday morning, September 18th. We also ask everyone to pause for a moment that day to give thanks to those that have been returned and renew our pledge to those who are still missing and to their families. You are not forgotten. On behalf of the City of Sunnyvale, it is my great pleasure to proclaim September 18th as POW MIA Recognition Day in the City of Sunnyvale. Thank you, Master Sergeant. Thank you for what the 129th continues to do. Thank you. And for our last recognition, I invite one of…”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“So I don't speak for all bisexuals because there's so many of them and I'm by myself up here.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you for sharing your stories. To affirm our statement of values, the City of Sunnyvale is committed to respecting, valuing, and affirming all members of our community, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Today and every day, we celebrate the LGBTQ plus community, which includes many of our residents, business owners, city employees, and students. It is my great pleasure to proclaim September 16 through September 23 2026 as bisexual awareness week in the city of sunnyvale Thank you, thank you very much, thank you. Next up is oral comment on non-agenda…”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you, Council Member. I will now be reading off names for the people in the room so the first person please come to the lectern and the second person be waiting nearby so we can um speed up transition between the people first up is charlene l followed by mike c”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. Next up is Mike C, followed by Rosemary.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. Next up is Rosemary, followed by Vicki H.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. Next up is Vicky H followed by Steve. Sorry. Yes, Steve B.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. Next up is Steve B., followed by Yohan M.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. Next up is Alan W followed by Zachary K.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. Zachary K followed by Caleb K.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. And my last speaker card is Kayla McKay.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. And that's our next meeting on September 29th. That was my last speaker card in the room. City Clerk, do we have any remote participants wishing to speak on? Sorry. Council Member Zell?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“thank you that was my last speaker card in the room because of the nature of remote communication speakers who are ruled out of order will not be given another chance to speak on this item therefore speakers are warned to limit their comments to subject matters that fall within city council's authority to decide or take action city clerk do you have any remote participants wishing to speak on public comment on non-agent items”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Okay. I'll go ahead and close public comment on non-agenda items. Next up is our consent calendar. Sure. Vice Mayor. Thank you very much, Mr. Mayor.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“please um okay and so moving on um we'll move on to our consent calendar and uh City Clerk do you have a comment”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. I don't see any questions. City Manager, did you have any questions or comments?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. With that, I will go ahead and open up public comments on consent calendar items. Public comments, as was said, will be heard before City Council takes action on consent calendar. Please submit a speaker card to the City Clerk. Raise your digital hand now or dial star nine on your telephone to indicate that you wish to speak. I will call on members of the public participating in person first, followed by remote participants. Speakers will have three minutes to speak. I have two speaker cards in the room. Charlene L., followed by Zachary K.,”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Okay. I'll go ahead and close public comment. Does any council member want to pull an agenda item?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Just clarifying. Okay. Vice Mayor Mullinger? One E, please. One E, one I, one J.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“And one moment, Councilmember Chang. Sorry. Never mind. Okay. The hand went up. Sorry. Thank you. Do you motion anything? Please vote yes. Thank you. City Clerk, can you please conduct the vote?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. Let's go ahead and take first item 1E.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“You bet. Thank you. Thank you. City manager.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026