City Council on 2025-09-23 5:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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Mountain View City Council
3h 25m
6 speakers
6 agenda items
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What agenda items are addressed in the closed session and how are they introduced?
Good evening, everyone. Thank you for joining us for closed session. City Attorney Lowe will make a closed session announcement, and then we welcome public comment on the items listed for closed session. Good evening, Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Council Members. There are two items on the closed session agenda this evening. Item 2.1 is a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9. The name of the case is Ella Cobb-Zanitz versus the City of Mountain View and JJR Construction Incorporated,
Santa Clara County Superior Court Case Number 23CV. 420311, and
item 2.2 is a conference with legal counsel regarding one item of anticipated litigation pursuant to government code section 54956.9 . Thank you. Would any member of the public joining us virtually or in person like to provide comment on this item? If so, please click the raise hand button in Zoom or submit a blue speaker card. Not seeing any public with us. So we will recess to the plaza conference room for closed session and return to the council chambers at the close to continue to the regular session. Thank you.
All right, everyone. Thank you for your patience. Good evening. Welcome to the regular meeting of the Mountain View City Council of September 23rd, 2025. I invite you to stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Great, thank you. The city clerk will take attendance by roll call. Council Member Clark.
Here.
Council Member Hicks. Here. Council Member McAllister. Yes. Council Member Ramirez.
Here.
Council Member Showalter. Here. Vice Mayor Ramos. Here. Mayor Kamei. Here. Mayor McCormick. Great, thank you. So before we begin tonight's meeting, I'd like to take time to honor and recognize our fire engineer paramedic, Gabriel Shamaya, known affectionately as Gabe, who passed away at the age of 36 on Monday, July 14, 2025, after fighting a fearless two-and-a-half-year battle with terminal disease. Gabe proudly served the Mountain View community for nine years, most recently assigned to Fire Station 2 on Cuesta Drive and Grant Road. He was an exemplary firefighter and paramedic, a valued member of our honor guard, and above all, a devoted husband, father to his two-year-old son and brother. His compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to service made him one of the most respected and trusted paramedics in the fire department.
His radiant smile, kind heart, and quiet strength left a lasting impression on all who knew him. He was not only admired for his technical skills, excellent bedside manner, and a calm demeanor under pressure, but also for the warmth and humility he brought to the firehouse every day. The city of Mountain View is proud to have called Gabe one of our own and extends its deepest condolences to his family. And before I turn it over to Deputy Fire Chief Brian Jones to say a few words, I wanna say that I had the honor and privilege of knowing Gabe since he joined the department in 2016 and had an opportunity to do a ride along, which I remember very fondly because he was vegan. And we were all teasing him.
I said, I'm a vegetarian, but I can't go all the way. Not only are you a firefighter, but you can do what I can't, which is give up dairy. I love cheese and ice cream. And he just said with a smile, it keeps me healthy and happy to do the job. So I'd like to turn it over to our Deputy Fire Chief Brian Jones. I think our Chief Juan Diaz is also here. So maybe if both of you would like to come to the podium. Great.
Good evening, Mayor Kamei and council members. On behalf of the fire department and the Shamia family, we'd like to thank you for honoring fire engineer paramedic Gabe Shamia with this proclamation. Your recognition not only honors his service and sacrifice to the community, but also brings comfort to his family, friends, and fellow firefighters. The fire department is very grateful for your support and for ensuring that Gabe's dedication to the community will never be forgotten. We thank you.
Thank you. We have prepared also Mayor's proclamation for Gabe and the fire department and his family.
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Agenda
6 items
1
What agenda items are addressed in the closed session and how are they introduced?
3:18–41:07
2
How does the council honor Fire Engineer Paramedic Gabriel Shamaya and what remarks follow?
41:07–1:17:04
3
What proclamations are presented for Hunger Action Month and National Suicide Prevention Month?
1:17:04–1:43:54
4
What concerns did residents raise about the Tyrella Avenue condominium project?
1:43:54–2:18:34
5
How did council members address parking and transit‑distance requirements for the project?
2:18:34–3:05:25
6
What feedback did community members give during the public comment period on the development?
3:05:25–3:23:52
Speakers
6 identified
Ellen Kamei 76 min
Pat Showalter 16 min
Alison Hicks 8 min
Chris Clark 4 min
Lucas Ramirez 2 min
Rafael Mandelman
Officials recognised by voice; public commenters shown as “Speaker N” unless they state their name.
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