Pretty straightforward meeting. We start the evening with a study session to discuss the possible establishment of an affordable housing fee for new rental housing. This will look at an alternative to a BMR program for rentals, since the courts … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2013
FollowThe City just issued a press release stating that City Manager Gary Luebbers has announced his retirement in October. This is a difficult thing for me to comment on. I’ve worked closely with Gary for four years now, and he’s … Continue reading
Yesterday, the State Supreme Court handed down a ruling in the case of Neighbors for Smart Rail v. Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority. And in doing so, it also “disapproved” the key legal precedent established in Sunnyvale West Neighborhood Assn. … Continue reading
The Merc is reporting that Rural/Metro, the ambulance provider for Santa Clara County, has filed for bankruptcy protection to restructure its debt burden. County officials say that this should not disrupt service, but that they are working on a backup … Continue reading
The Silicon Valley Business Journal is reporting that Rreef is looking to sell some 500,000 square feet of Sunnyvale office space, mostly in the Peery Park area. This represents about 10% of Rreef’s Sunnyvale holdings, and they may be doing … Continue reading