City of Santa Clara
Special Meeting Minutes
City Council
Draft
5:30 PM Virtual Meeting
Special Meeting 5:30 PM
Closed Session 7:45 PM
10/05/2021
Pursuant to the provisions of California Governor’s Executive Order N-08-21, issued on June 11, 2021, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Santa Clara has implemented methods for the public to participate remotely:
• Via Zoom:
o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/99706759306
Meeting ID: 997-0675-9306 or
o Phone: 1(669) 900-6833
• Via the City’s eComment (now available during the meeting) • Via email to [email protected]
As always, the public may view the meetings on SantaClaraCA.gov, Santa Clara City Television (Comcast cable channel 15 or AT&T U-verse channel 99), or the livestream on the City’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code §54956 (“The Brown Act”) and Section 708 of the Santa Clara City Charter, the Mayor calls for a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clara,to commence and convene on October 5, 2021, at 5:30 pm for a Special Meeting held virtually via Zoom to consider the following matter(s) and to potentially take action with respect to them.
5:30 PM COUNCIL MEETING
Call to Order
Mayor Gillmor called the Special Meeting to order at 5:34 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Hardy recited the Statement of Values.
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel recited the Behavioral Standards.
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Roll Call
Councilmember Kathy Watanabe, Vice Mayor Raj Chahal,
Councilmember Karen Hardy, Councilmember Kevin Park,
Councilmember Suds Jain, Councilmember Anthony Becker, and Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor
Present: 7 -
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
Mayor Gillmor noted that the agendized Closed Session has been cancelled.
Bob O'Keefe expressed comments of concern regarding Council meetings continuing to be held virtually.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
1.A 21-21328 Interviews and Action on one Appointment to fill one partial term ending June 30, 2023 to the Senior Advisory Commission
Recommendation: 1. Appoint one applicant to the Senior Advisory Commission to serve a partial-term ending June 30, 2023.
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel provided an overview on the interview process. Applicant Suresh Lokiah withdrew his application from consideration.
Mayor Gillmor called for a recess at 5:46 PM and reconvened the meeting at 5:56 PM.
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel noted that Applicant Jim Hohenshelt had an emergency and is unable to attend the interview.
A motion was made by Councilmember Becker, seconded by Vice Mayor Chahal, to appoint Jim Hohenshelt to fill a partial term expiring June 30, 2023 to the Senior Advisory Commission.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Vice Mayor Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
7 -
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1.B 21-1329 Interviews and Action on one Appointment to fill one partial-term ending June 30, 2025 to the Historical and Landmarks Commission Recommendation: 1. Appoint one applicant to serve on the Historical and Landmarks Commission for a partial-term ending June 30, 2025; and
2. Establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies should one occur.
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel noted that Applicant Lisa Goulet-Mah withdrew her application from consideration.
Applicant Cecily Cox, Applicant Jim Craft, Applicant Ken Kratz, and Applicant Ed Stocks each provided a three minute introduction, answered questions from Council, and provided a closing statement.
Mayor Gillmor asked the prepared questions.
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel reviewed the voting and eligibility list process.
Council comments and questions followed.
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel addressed Council questions.
Council cast their two votes for their top applicants:
Councilmember Watanabe: Cecily Cox and Ed Stocks
Vice Mayor Chahal: Ken Kratz and Ed Stocks
Councilmember Hardy: Cecily Cox and James Craft
Councilmember Park: Ken Kratz and Ed Stocks
Councilmember Jain: Ken Kratz and Ed Stocks
Councilmember Becker: Ken Kratz and Cecily Cox
Mayor Gillmor: Cecily Cox and Ed Stocks
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to appoint Ed Stocks to serve partial term ending June 30, 2025 on the Historical and Landmarks Commission.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Vice Mayor Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
7 -
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Becker, to establish a six month eligibility list with Cecily Cox and Ken Kratz to re-invite for an interview if a vacancy were to occur.
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Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Vice Mayor Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
7 -
REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
None.
7:45 PM CLOSED SESSION
Public Comment
None.
2. 21-21428 Public Employee Appointment (Government Code Section 54954, subd. (e))
Title: Interim City Attorney
The Closed Session was cancelled.
Convene to Closed Session
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
ADJOURNMENT
The Closed Session was cancelled.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 PM.
A motion was made by Councilmember Becker, seconded by Vice Mayor Chahal, to adjourn the meeting.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Vice Mayor Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
7 -
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday evening, October 19, 2021.
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The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.
AB23 ANNOUNCEMENT: Members of the Santa Clara Stadium Authority, Sports and Open Space Authority and Housing Authority are entitled to receive $30 for each attended meeting.
Note: The City Council and its associated Authorities meet as separate agencies but in a concurrent manner. Actions taken should be considered actions of only the identified policy body.
LEGEND: City Council (CC); Stadium Authority (SA); Sports and Open Space Authority (SOSA); Housing Authority (HA); Successor Agency to the City of Santa Clara Redevelopment Agency (SARDA); Bayshore North Project Enhancement Authority (BNPEA); Public Facilities Financing Corporation (PFFC)
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MEETING DISCLOSURES