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The Mountain View City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers and via video conference. The meeting began with proclamations for Filipino American History Month, United Against Hate Week, and Compassion Week, followed by a presentation from Caltrain on its performance and financial challenges. The council then approved the consent calendar (with one item pulled), heard public comments on oversized vehicle parking and other concerns, debated a citywide fiber network concept, and conducted public hearings on a LinkedIn development agreement amendment, an interim urgency ordinance on detention facilities, downtown business improvement area renewals, and a solar energy project. Key outcomes included unanimous passage of the urgency ordinance, approval of the LinkedIn extension with a revised public benefit allocation, and adoption of the fiber network Phase 1a.
Um, for item three point one is Filipino American History Month proclamation. We are happy to be joined this evening by Charmaine Barreto and Kim Sanson, the peninsula chapter lead for Filipino on the rise to accept this proclamation. Whereas the U.S. Senate adopted SR One Twenty to proclaim October Twenty Twenty Six as Filipino American History Month, the resolution honors the Filipino Americans' rich history, vibrant culture, and lasting contributions of Filipino Americans in California and across the nation. This theme recognizes the contribution, struggles, and lived experiences of Filipino Americans who have been typically overlooked or excluded from traditional historical narratives. And whereas this recognition is more than a celebration of history, it honors the generations of Filipinos and Filipino Americans whose leadership service, culture, entrepreneurship, and resilience continue to make a lasting impact in Mountain View and beyond. Now, therefore, I, Emily Ann Ramos, Mayor of the City of Mountain View, along with my colleagues on the City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of October as Filipino American History Month in Mountain View. Kim, would you like to say a few words? This way. Honorable Mayor Ramos, este members of the City Council and neighbors, thank you so much for this incredible honor. On behalf of Philippine on the Rise, we are deeply humbled to receive this proclamation recognizing Filipino American History Month. I'm Kim Sampson, Peninsula Chapter Lead, and it's an honor to stand here alongside Charmaine, a Mountain View resident and fellow Filipina representing Filipino on the Rise community. This recognition is meaningful not only to our organization, but to everyone who has supported our mission and helped create a community where Filipino Americans feel seen, valued, and supported. Filipino American history is also Mountain View history. As early as the 1920s, Filipino immigrants were coming to Mountain View and working in the agricultural fields that were such an important part of this community. Many also lived in Mountain View's Chinatown. These early Filipino workers and families became part of the fabric of the city and of California's agricultural history. And today we have the extraordinary honor of seeing another chapter of that history unfold. Earlier this year, Mayor Emily Ramos became the first Filipino, first person of Filipino descent to serve as mayor of Mountain View. To witness that moment was incredibly meaningful, not only because of what it represents for Filipino Americans today, but because of the generations that came before us and help make this moment possible. From Filipino immigrants who arrived here a century ago, seeking opportunity seeking an opportunity to Filipino leading the city today, our history is not separate from Mountain View's history. We are a part of it. Our goal at Philippine on the Rise has always been to gather Filipinos locally to support one another, grow in sisterhood, and create spaces where we feel seen, celebrated, and empowered through every chapter of our lives. Seeing that work recognized today by our city leadership inspires us to continue building those connections in honoring the generations who came before us while creating opportunities for those who will come after us. Thank you, Mary Ramos and Council for your leadership and for this beautiful proclamation. We are incredibly proud to serve the community, and we look forward to many more years of working together. Thank you all so much, Maraming Salama. All right, so here's the proclamation. So here's the proclamation. We're going to take a photo right in front of there, and I'm going to ask the other fellow Filipinas on the rise to join us for this photo. All right. So now for item 3.2, United Against Hate Week Proclamation. We are happy to be joined this evening by Jocelyn Chadwell, the chair of the Human Relations Commission committee. Commission? Committee. You're the chair, so it's all good. Jocelyn, will you join me at the lecture? So the proclamation reads, whereas the city of Mountain View stands for diversity, inclusivity, and respect for all, irrespective of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic, and whereas we reject hate, discrimination, and violence, aiming for a prejudice-free community, and whereas we collectively promote acceptance, respect, tolerance, and unity, enabling residents to live, work, and thrive without fear, and whereas united, we strengthen and celebrate our city's rich tapestry of cultures and perspectives, and whereas the city of Mountain View is fully committed to racial equity and justice as it strives to be a welcoming and inclusive community for all, where every resident can live, work, and flourish without fear of hatred, whereas we support United Against Hates movement movement's mission to combat hate, prejudice, and intolerance, such as xenophobia, anti-Semitism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, anti-Muslim hatred, and other bigoted views by emboled hate groups, individuals, and intolerance in our communities. Whereas we support United Against Hates movement movement's mission to combat hate, prejudice, and intolerance, such as xenophobia, anti-Semitism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, anti-Muslim hatred, and other bigoted views by emboldened hate groups, individuals, and intolerance in our communities. Whereas the City of Mountain View seeks to join other communities in the Bay Area, California, and across the country in observing Unite Against Hate Week and sending a resounding message that we are united in our resolve to combat hate and promote acceptance. Whereas we call upon all residents, businesses, schools, and organizations to unite against hate, join events, and champion inclusivity, tolerance, and unity. And whereas we urge community members to report any hate incidents in order to combat hate effectively and promote a safer environment and community for all. Now, therefore, I, Emily Ann Ramos, mayor of the city of Mountain View, along with my colleagues on the City Council, do hereby proclaim the week of October 18 through 24, 2026, and each and every day beyond us as Unite Against Hate Week in Mountain View. Jocelyn, would you like to say a few words? Sure. Yes, thank you very much. Uh, Mayor Ramos, uh, members of the council, staff, members of the public, it is an honor to join you in accepting this proclamation. And you know, as a as a lifelong Mountain View resident, I feel that generally we live these values, but I also feel that we need to say it out loud.