Agenda packet — City Council and Authorities Concurrent, May 16, 2022

City of Santa Clara
Agenda
Call and Notice of Special Meeting
City Council
Hybrid Meeting
Council Chambers/Virtually
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
4:45 PMMonday, May 16, 2022
The City of Santa Clara will be conducting City Council meetings in a hybrid manner (in-person and continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely). Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution 22-9087, Councilmembers may teleconference from remote locations and the City continues to provide 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 of Santa Clara City Council, to commence and convene on May 16, 2022, at 4:45 p.m. for a Special Meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers located in the East Wing of City Hall at 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, California and by teleconference, to consider the following matter(s) and to potentially take action with respect to them.

Closed Session - 4:45 PM | Special Meeting - 5:30 PM
4:45 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Roll Call

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1. Public Employment Appointment (Government Code §§ 54957, 54954.5, subd. (e))
Title: City Manager
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Public Comment
The public may provide comments regarding the Closed Session item(s) just prior to the Council beginning the Closed Session. Closed Sessions are not open to the public.

Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
5:30 PM COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Call to Order
Call to Order in the Council Chambers (Open to the Public) Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values

REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
[This item is reserved for persons to address the Council or authorities on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City or Authorities. The law does not permit action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. The governing body, or staff, may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed, and appropriate body may request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. Although not required, please submit to the City Clerk your name and subject matter on the speaker card available in the Council Chambers.]

INTERVIEWS

2. Interviews and Action on Appointment to fill one Full Term ending
June 30, 2026 and one Partial Term Ending June 30,
2025 to the Senior Advisory Commission
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1. Appoint one applicant to serve on the Senior Advisory Commission for one full term ending June 30, 2026 and
one applicant to serve one partial term ending June 30, 2025; and

2. Establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill vacancies that may occur during the next six months.

Recommendation:

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3. Interviews and Action on two Appointments to the Parks and Recreation
Commission to fill two full terms each ending June
30, 2026
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1. Appoint two applicants to serve on the Parks &
Recreation Commission for two full- terms each
ending June 30, 2026.

2. Establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill vacancies that may occur during the next six months.

Recommendation:

REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES

ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled special meeting is on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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City Council Special Meeting Call and Notice of Special Meeting May 16, 2022 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) Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.

If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect "Public Speaker." In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the maximum extent feasible. The City of Santa Clara will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision impairments so they can participate equally in the City’s programs, services, and activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.

Agendas and other written materials distributed during a public meeting that are public record will be made available by the City in an appropriate alternative format. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 408-615-2220 with your request for an alternative format copy of the agenda or other written materials.

Individuals who require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or any other disability-related modification of policies or procedures, or other accommodation, in order to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of Santa Clara, should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 408-615-3000 as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.

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MEETING DISCLOSURES
City of Santa Clara
Agenda Report
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
santaclaraca.gov
@SantaClaraCity
22-700 Agenda Date: 5/16/2022

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Public Employment Appointment (Government Code §§ 54957, 54954.5, subd. (e)) Title: City Manager
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City of Santa Clara
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1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Interviews and Action on Appointment to fill one Full Term ending June 30, 2026 and one Partial Term Ending June 30, 2025 to the Senior Advisory Commission

BACKGROUND
At the March 22, 2022 City Council meeting, Council declared two vacancies on the Senior Advisory Commission for one full term ending June 30, 2026 and on partial term ending June 30, 2025.

Advertising of the vacancy was done via the City’s website, social media outlets. The City Clerk’s Office also emailed vacancy notification to past and current commissioners, as well as to all parties listed on the email vacancy interest list.

DISCUSSION
The City Clerk’s Office received three applications by the April 27, 2022 5:00 p.m. application deadline and one application past the 5:00 p.m. deadline which is included for your consideration for a total of four. The City Clerk’s Office proceeds with the recruitment/interview process with the following candidates:

1. Rick Andrews

2. Edmund Drozek

3. Tom Freitas

4. Veena Sterling
Each candidate met the requirement of being a resident of the City of Santa Clara.

Attached are the voting guidelines (Attachment 2) for the appointment to Boards and Commissions, which outline the process for conducting interviews and casting votes by the Council for applicants.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional cost to the City other than administrative staff time and expense.

PUBLIC CONTACT
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Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.

RECOMMENDATION

1. Appoint one applicant to serve on the Senior Advisory Commission for one full term ending June 30, 2026 and one applicant to serve one partial term ending June 30, 2025; and

2. Establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill vacancies that may occur during the next six months.

Reviewed by: Nora Pimentel, Assistant City Clerk
Approved by: Rajeev Batra, City Manager

ATTACHMENTS

1. Applications

2. Voting Guidelines
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Position
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I Senior Advisory_C_o_m_m_is_si_on ___________ _,
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[ Yes
Have you atte nded a meeting of this Board/ Commission/ Committee?*
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Job Title
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Work Experience
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Reasons
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Additional Information
Any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application:

Conflict of Interests
Are you associated with any Organization/Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position?
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Abstaining from Votes
City policy directs all advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises? Signature and Acknowledgement
Signature*
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Name* Email*
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Address*
Street Address
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Postal I Zip Code
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Primary Phone #*
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Job Title
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( Sailing history 25 years. A user of many local hiking & biking trails.

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Additional Information
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Are you associated with any Organization/Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position?
No
Abstaining from Votes
City policy directs all advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises? Signature and Acknowledgement
Signature*
By clicking submit you are confirming that you are the person listed in this application, and that all information provided is truthful and correct. All information provided will be public information.

Board/Commission/Committee Applying for* -----l Senior Advisory Commission ---=--=---~- Personal Information
Name*
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Address*
Street Address
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Committee?*
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Reasons
Degree Dates I Anticipated
Graduation
1/19/1971
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[.w. ~rk. i.ng. to.gether, as~isting and. p .. ro. viding a conduit o. n .. b.eh ... alf of our seniors. -With the primary o. bj~ctive b~ing. to .. p. r .. o. vide the be. s. t I l quality_of_lifE3 for our senior c:i~~~ns. _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 Additional Information
Any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application:

My organization and leadership skills have been honed by:
- USMC 1968 military service lifelong career in aviation Flight Instructor throughout the Bay Area
Developed and Managed flight training programs and courses.

Corporate Pilot for several companies around the bay.( USGS, SRI, HPC. ) Retired Captain in 2005 from ATI, based in SJC.

President of the Mens League (SCSC)
Helped develop a mens support group (A Few Good Men) with the SCSC 2007 ~elp _start the scsq Woo~ Shop: instructing and assisting pe()ple with various wood projects Conflict of Interests
Are you associated with any Organization/Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position?
!No
Abstaining from Votes
City policy directs all advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises? i -
1Yes
Signature and Acknowledgement
Signature*
By clicking submit you are confinning that you are the person listed in this application, and that all infonnation provided is truthful and correct. All infonnation provided will be public infonnation.

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Position
Board/Commission/Committee Applying for*
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Name*
I Veena N. Sterling
Address*
Street Address
Email*
[ _ _______________ ___,
I Address Line 2
City
1 I Santa Clara
Postal / Zip Code
I I 95051
Primary Phone#*
Additional Information
Are you eligible to vote in Santa Clara?*
Yes
Have you attended a meeting of this Board/ Commission/
Committee?*
No
Job Title
I Sr. RFP Program Manager
Work Experience
State / Province / Region
CA
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USA
Secondary Phone # -----------------.

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Yes
Present Employer
lvMware
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Organization
1 I Planned parenthood I volunteer
2 I Amnesty International I volunteer
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Special Interests, Hobbles or Talents
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Reasons
Degree Dates I Anticipated
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Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board/Commission/Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory board:

I am impressed with how effective the city of Santa Clara has been with the activities it offers its senior citizens, and as I approach retirement age I want to be involved in some of the planning activities. · Additional Information
Any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application:

Conflict of Interests
Are you associated with any Organization/Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position?
No
Abstaining from Votes
City policy directs all advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises? Yes
Signature and Acknowledgement ·
Signature*
By clicking submit you are confinning that you are the person listed in this application, and that all infonnation provided is truthful and correct. All information provided will be public information.

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CITY OF SANTA CLARA

VOTING GUIDELINES FOR THE APPOINTMENT

OF APPLICANTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

1) Council is given a copy of the applications in their weekly packet to review and consider applicant qualifications.

2) Council interviews applicant. Interviews are held at a City Council Meeting for the Planning Commission and Civil Service Commission. Interviews are held in a less formal area of City Hall for all other Boards and Commissions.

A) Each applicant is given three (3) minutes for an opening statement. The applicant may respond to questions from the Council. The applicant has one (1) minute for a closing statement.

3) Council votes for applicants:

A) If there are four (4) or fewer applicants the Council will cast one vote each for their desired appointee.

B) If there are five (5) or more applicants, the Council will cast one vote each for their two desired appointees. Only one vote per applicant is allowed.

A Councilmember may choose to vote for only one applicant but will relinquish the other vote.

4) The votes are tallied:

A) If there are four (4) or fewer applicants the Clerk will announce the winner.
i. If there is a tie, there will be 3 re-votes for the Council to reconsider the applicants. The Council has the opportunity to deliberate between each round of re-voting.
ii. If there is still a tie and there is not a full Council present, the Council will defer the decision until a full Council is present, and re-interview the top two applicants.
iii. If there is a full Council present, the Members will draw straws, with the person drawing the long straw abstaining from voting at the next round. The Council has the opportunity to deliberate. iv. The Council votes, with the applicant receiving the highest number of votes being the winner. The City Clerk will announce the winner.

B) If there are five (5) or more applicants, the Clerk will announce the two applicants who received the highest number of votes. The Council then has an opportunity to deliberate regarding the remaining two applicants.

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The Council will then cast one vote each for their desired appointee. The City Clerk will announce the winner.
i. If there is a tie, there will be 3 re-votes for the Council to reconsider the applicants. The Council has the opportunity to deliberate between each round of re-voting.
ii. If there is still a tie and there is not a full Council present, the Council will defer the decision until a full Council is present, and re-interview the top two applicants.
iii. If there is a full Council present, the Members will draw straws, with the person drawing the long straw abstaining from voting at the next round. The Council has the opportunity to deliberate. iv. The Council votes, with the applicant receiving the highest number of votes being the winner. The City Clerk will announce the winner.

5) A Council Member makes a motion to appoint the applicant that received the highest number of votes. The Council has the opportunity to vote unanimously to appoint the applicant using the Council Chambers electronic voting equipment.

City of Santa Clara
Agenda Report
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
santaclaraca.gov
@SantaClaraCity
22-678 Agenda Date: 5/16/2022

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Interviews and Action on two Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill two full terms each ending June 30, 2026

BACKGROUND
At the March 22, 2022 City Council meeting, Council declared two vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission for two full terms ending June 30, 2026.

DISCUSSION
The City Clerk’s Office received 5 applications by the April 27, 2022 5:00 p.m. application deadline.

The City Clerk’s Office proceeds with the recruitment/interview process with the following applicants:

1. Vennessa Arellanes

2. Maureen Reilly Chu

3. Carl Kalauokalani

4. Elisa Muresan

5. Brittany Ricketts
Each applicant met the requirement of being a qualified elector of the City confirmed by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voter’s Office.

Attached are the voting guidelines (Attachment 2) for the appointment to Boards and Commissions, which outline the process for conducting interviews and casting votes by the Council for applicants.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional cost to the City other than administrative staff time and expense.

PUBLIC CONTACT
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RECOMMENDATION

1. Appoint two applicants to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission for two full- terms each ending June 30, 2026.

2. Establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill vacancies that may occur during the next six months.

Reviewed by: Nora Pimentel, Assistant City Clerk
Approved by: Rajeev Batra, City Manager

ATTACHMENTS

1. Applications

2. Voting Guidelines

3. Conflict Review
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Position
Board/Commission/Committee Applying for*
I Parks & Recreation Commission
Personal Information
Name* Email*

RECEIVED
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City Clerk's Office
City of Santa Clara ..
l vennessa Arellanes __ ---··- ·-·--·-·- ---·. J ! ________ J Address*
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
I Santa Clara
Postal / Zip Code
195054
Primary Phone#*
Additional Information
Are you eligible to vote in Santa Clara?*
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Have you attended a meeting of this Board/ Commission/
Committee?*
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Job Title
I Front Desk Coordinat~r/Receptionist
Work Experience
State I Province / Region
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Are you a registered voter of Santa Clara?*
Yes
Present Employer
I Orchard Commercial, Inc
Previous Government Bodies/ Elective Offices Applicant has served Government Bodies/ Position/ Office Held
Elective Offices
I ~ne as of yet __]
Civic or Charitable Organizations to which Applicant has belonged Civic or Charitable
Organization
I None as of yet
Special Interests, Hobbies or Talents
Position Held
From Date
From Date
I Love to paint, take walks on the beach, attend jazz festivals and love to salsa dance! High School, College, Professional, Vocational Schools attended To Date
To Date
High School, College, Professional, Major Subject
Vocational School
[ New Valley Hi~~ Sch()ol !General
Special awards or recognition received
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Degree Dates / Anticipated
Graduation
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Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board/Commission/Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory board:

As anew re~ident of S~~t~ Clara, I've g~~~~-t~LovE and car~-f~r our community and want the VERYb~~t f~; all who r~~ide i~it. l'm a firm believer that serving your community which consists of small business owners, home owners small or large and even g~~~:~~~~;ei~~;~ifn~!l;~J~a 811~~t;{~[;,~;~Ar~!\ bring great reward. ~e ~Hmatter! I know th~t~he City of ~~:ta Clara will _ ..

Additional Information
Any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application:

My only thought is you have to start somewhere; why not support the city you live in. I feel that if your heart is in it that should be go a long way. So having said that, I would like to share my grateful appreciation for your consideration to have me to serve along _side of you in the wonderful city.

Conflict of Interests
Are you associated with any Organization/Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position?
[No
Abstaining from Votes
City policy directs all advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises? 1Ye~
Signature and Acknowledgement
Signature*
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[ Parks & Recreation Commission
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[ Maureen Reilly Chu
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[ Senior Engineer
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My family has lived in Santa Clara for almost twenty years and have been active in the community. My daughters have grown up attending dance classes at the CRC, enjoying 4th of July picnics at Central Park, playing soccer on local fields, climbing on Live Oak playground, and learning at Ulistac nature area. The parks and rec department makes the City of Santa Clara an amazing place to raise children and my family has always appreciated the services. Now is my time to give back to the City and help as the City looks to modernize facilities and services. I would like to see the continuation of many of the classes, programs, and traditions that are open to all residents including the dance programs. As a resident of Northside, I can provide input and perspective for our district so all area~ of the city c:ontinue to be represente_d. ... _ Additional Information
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I have been an active leader of my neighborhood organization (Rivermark Moms), the local school parent teacher organization (Don Callejon School Community Organization DCSCO), and led two Girl Scout Troops. These experiences have provided me with different perspectives on the needs of the local community, parents, and kids. Through my role as DCSCO president I have experience running large events for the 1,000 students and families and understand the need for communication and collaboration of a large team to turn ideas into reality. I also have experience with grant writing. I have successfully won grants for several organizations including Playful People, DCSCO, Animals Assisted Happiness, San Benito County Water District, and others.

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I Carl Kalauokalani
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Hobbies: Caring for family, Travelling, Exercising outdoor, Investing (in stocl1s, startups, crypto).

Talents: Goal oriented and get the jobs done, Singing
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1. Form (more) sister cities for Santa Clara city.

2. Advocate, lead, and manage multicultural events to encourage more awareness for Santa Clara residents.

3. Preserve and promote historical properties in Santa Clara city to the world! We are not just famous for the techies in Silicon Valley! We are more!
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With my Ph.D. in Finance background, I know there's no such thing as 'free lunch'. I'll try to get the job done with achievable goals for as little cost as possible, or free if I can get the authority to raise funds from our Silicon Valley community.

With my current position as the first immigrant of multiracial background and family, I know how important cultural awareness is for all residents in Santa Clara city.

With my work experience as a professor of finance at various universities, I have learned how to deal with different types of personalities. --------------- -------- -
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[ Brittany Ricketts
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Presentation High School: Senior Leadership Award; 4.2 Graduating GPA; Leader of: Film and Media Club, Jazz Band, Liturgical Band, Swim Team, Student Council, Peer Tutors
Santa Clara University: Distinguished Pathway Award Winner (best essay of my grade); President of the Student Alumni Council; Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity: Vice President of Professionalism, Vice President of Social Activities - Organized the Brotherhood Games, Executed the inaugural DSP Semi-Formal event; President of the LOOP Peer Mentoring Group; On Campus Student Jobs: Office of Career Management - SCU Law, Scuttle - driving our elderly and disabled church patrons to and from the Mission Church on Sundays
SCU School of Law: Witkin Award for Legal Excellence: Legal Research and Writing; Pro-Bono: Worker's Rights, Domestic Violence, Landlord/Tenant; Served as the "Spirituality Facilitator" for the undergraduates of Alpha Residence Hall - planning weekly "hospitality hours" (most popular Waffle Wednesday) and sat on the Leadership Team for the residence hall; Costa Rica Study Abroad - lnternationc1l Human Ri~hts Law. PassEldthe Cciliforn~a Bar_l=xam on the first trt __ _ _ __ Reasons
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' love the city of Santa Clara. Even though I lived in San Jose, Santa Clara is where I grew up. It's home. I went to St. Clare School from kindergarten to eighth grade and returned for college and my law degree at SCU just right across the street. I bought my first house in this city just last year and have been loving it ever since. I bike ride around the city and stop at local haunts like Taplands. It's such a loving and comfortable place. I always look forward to the summer Art and Wine festival every year and it would be such a dream come true to be a part of the committee that makes it happen. This is a community that I care about. I'm wanting to enrich my community ties and get every resident involved - feeling welcomed and appreciated. The pandemic has created a deep schism between neighbors, (understandably so - we couldn't gather or be physically together for a long time), leaving a longing to be together again (at least for me). The opportunity to create spaces for residents to gather, create and strengthen relationships and community Jies is so imp()rtant_ri()w. I INant to be a part of that opp{)rtunity. ___ _ Additional Information
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1 1 know I would be an asset to this commission. I have extensive background and experience in planning and executing events. I am I . organized, determined, and passionate. I lov_e this city and would be overjoyed at the opportur1ity to give back. _ _ ____ j Conflict of Interests
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CITY OF SANTA CLARA

VOTING GUIDELINES FOR THE APPOINTMENT

OF APPLICANTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

1) Council is given a copy of the applications in their weekly packet to review and consider applicant qualifications.

A) Each applicant is given three (3) minutes for an opening statement. The applicant may respond to questions from the Council. The applicant has one (1) minute for a closing statement.

3) Council votes for applicants:

A) If there are four (4) or fewer applicants the Council will cast one vote each for their desired appointee.

B) If there are five (5) or more applicants, the Council will cast one vote each for their two desired appointees. Only one vote per applicant is allowed.

A Councilmember may choose to vote for only one applicant but will relinquish the other vote.

4) The votes are tallied:

City Attorney’s Office
Memorandum
Date: May 10, 2022
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Luis Martin Haro, Deputy City Attorney
Subject: Conflicts Review – Parks & Recreation Commission Applicants

Background

The City Attorney’s Office has been asked to review applications to City Boards and Commissions regarding potential conflicts of interest. The applications generally do not provide complete information regarding potential conflicts; however, they do occasionally disclose potential confl icts of interest or incompatible offices. The purpose of this memorandum is to highlight areas of potential conflict that are disclosed by the application. In order to analyze potential conflicts, it is necessary to consider the duties of the particular commission for which the applicant is seeking appointment. This review is limited to the information provided on the applications and is not intended to be comprehensive investigation of potential conflicts involving the applicants.

Commission Duties

Pursuant to the City Charter and the City Code, the Parks & Recreation Commission is responsible for the establishment, acceptance and continue supervision of a long-range parks and recreations program for the City; planning and implementing an annual program of recreational and cultural activities for all age groups; recommending and supervising all the City’s contractual relationships with other agencies in the recreational field; and serve as correlating agency between the City and other units of gov ernment on recreational undertakings.

Legal Conflicts that May Preclude Vote or Participation

Certain positions may preclude a commissioner from participating in a commission discussion or from voting if a matter involving the entity comes before the commission. While this list is not complete, these types of conflicts generally fall within one or more of the following situations:

• An applicant has an interest in property the value of which could be affected by a decision coming before the Commission
• An application shows entities that are “sources of income” to a potential commissioner within the 12 months preceding the start of the commission term, as defined under the Political Reform Act, • An applicant is an officer or employee of an entity that could be involved in a matter coming before the commission, or
• An applicant engages in a profession serving the local market that is likely to realize financial benefits or detriments, distinguishable from the public generally, that would result from the work performed by the Commission.

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Appearance of Bias

There may be facts which would not amount to a legal conflict of interest requiring a commissioner to recuse him- or herself from a commission vote or discussion, however the relationship could create an appearance of bias on the part of the commissioner. The Code of Ethics and Values requires that Commissioners “make impartial decisions, free of . . . financial and other personal interests that impair [one’s] independence of judgment or action.” Accordingly, a situation may arise that may require a commissioner to recuse him- or herself if the facts could reasonably lead one to conclude that the applicant would be biased for or against an entity or entities.

Review of Applicants

Set forth below are the applicants and any apparent legal conflicts of interest and/or appearance of bias related to entities that are likely to come before the commission in some manner, as identified on the applications.

• Vannessa Arellanes
o The applicant is employed with Orchard Commercial, Inc. as a Front Desk Coordinator/receptionist. No other sources of income were disclosed. o Orchard Commercial, Inc. currently serves as a property manager for the convention center. Applicant’s employment with Orchard does not preclude appointment to the commission. However, if an action in which Orchard Commercial has a substantial interest comes before the committee and such interest is distinguishable from the public generally, the applicant should recuse from taking action.

• Carl Kalauokalani
o The applicant did not disclose a present employer or any sources of income. o Because neither an employer nor sources of income were disclosed on the application, it’s unclear whether an incompatible office or apparent conflict of interest exists.

• Rebecca McCathern
o The applicant is employed with Samsung as the Director of Human Resources. No other sources of income were disclosed.
o The information disclosed reveals neither incompatible offices nor apparent conflicts of interest.

• Brittany Ricketts
o The applicant is employed with Marble, PC., as a family law attorney. o The applicant currently serves as a board member for Elevate Community Center.

Elevate Community Center (“Elevate”). A review of Elevate’s website shows that its purpose is financial wellness education and service.
o The information disclosed reveals neither incompatible offices nor apparent conflicts of interest.

• Marcelo Trillo
o The applicant did not disclose a present employer or any sources of income. o Because neither an employer nor sources of income were disclosed on the application, it is unclear whether an incompatible office or apparent conflict of interest exists.

• Ali Zargari
o The applicant is employed with Bloom Energy as the Director of Engineering Development.

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o Bloom Energy has active lawsuits against the City. Bloom sued the City when the City adopted a regulation that would have prohibited the use of natural-gas-powered fuel cells, which Bloom installs. The City may consider similar regulations of natural -gas powered energy sources in the future. In addition, Bloom also sued the City in Mid -2021 after the City declined to issue permits for three proposed natural gas-powered fuel cells without use permits and an environmental analysis. Although Bloom is actively engaged in adverse litigation, given that fuel cell regulation and approval of permits fall outside the scope of the Commission’s charge, a conflict of interest is unlikely. However, in the event such a conflict does arise because a matter involving Bloom comes before the Commission, the appropriate action is for the applicant to recuse.

• Elisa Muresan
o The applicant did not disclose a present employer or any sources of income. LinkedIn states that the applicant is self-employed as a private investor. o Because neither an employer nor sources of income were disclosed on the application, it’s unclear whether an incompatible office or apparent conflict of interest exists.

• Maureen Reilly Chu
o The applicant is employed with Todd Groundwater as a Senior Engineer. o Todd Groundwater is a firm that specializes in planning, development, management and protection of groundwater.
o The applicant also holds the position of troop leader for Girl Scouts of Northern California. o The information disclosed reveals neither incompatible offices nor apparent conflicts of interest.

• Edmund Drozek
o The applicant disclosed that he is retired but previously employed by Xerox, Oracle, and the US Navy. No sources of income were disclosed.
o The information disclosed reveals neither incompatible offices nor apparent conflicts of interest.

Conclusion

The City Council may wish to consider the above comments in making its appointments to the Commission.

cc: Rajeev Batra, City Manager
Nora Pimentel, MMC, Assistant City Clerk

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