City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
7:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
12/13/2022
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 No. 22-9160 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
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.
7:00 PM COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order
Mayor Gillmor called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Councilmember Chahal conducted the Pledge of Allegiance and read the Statement of Values.
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel cited the AB23 Announcement and Statement of Behavioral Standards.
Roll Call
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Councilmember Kathy Watanabe, Councilmember Raj Chahal, Councilmember Karen Hardy, Councilmember Kevin Park, Vice Mayor Suds Jain, Councilmember Anthony Becker, and Mayor Lisa M.
Gillmor
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CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Park, that this item be Approved the Consent Calendar.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Vice Mayor Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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22-331.A Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - August 22, 2022 Historical and Landmarks Commission - November 3, 2022
A motion was made by Councilmember Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Park, to approve staff recommendation.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Vice Mayor Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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1.B 22-1525 Action on a Resolution Extending AB 361 Implementation to Allow City Legislative Bodies to Hold Public Meetings Solely by Teleconference or Otherwise Electronically During the Governor’s Proclaimed COVID State of Emergency
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution finding the existence of the need to extend AB 361 implementation to allow the City’s legislative bodies to hold public meetings solely by teleconference or otherwise electronically pursuant to AB 361.
A motion was made by Councilmember Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Park, to adopt Resolution 22-9175 finding the existence of the need to extend AB 361 implementation to allow the City's legislative bodies to hold public meetings solely by teleconference or otherwise electronically pursuant to AB 361.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Vice Mayor Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Public Presentation was given by the following speakers:
Sehar Awan
Mary Grizzle
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor Susan Ellenberg
Alexis
Rosie Chen
Public Speaker
Kirk Vartan
Vincent Chen
Alex Shore with Catalyze SV
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 22-897 Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the Canvass of Returns of the Consolidated General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022 with the Statewide Gubernatorial Election
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution reciting the facts of the Consolidated Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022 with the Statewide Gubernatorial Election and declare the following candidates elected: for Councilmember in Council District 2 Raj Chahal, for Councilmember in Council District 3 Karen Hardy, and for Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor, each for a four-year term ending 2026.
A motion was made by Councilmember Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Watanabe, to adopt Resolution 22-9176 reciting the facts of the Consolidated Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022 with the Statewide Gubernatorial Election and declare the following candidates elected for Councilmember in Council District 2 Raj Chahal, Councilmember in Council District 3 Karen Hardy, and for Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor, each for a four-year term ending 2026.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Vice Mayor Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3. Ceremonial Oaths Administered to Elected Officials as Follows:
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a. Administration of Oath to Re-Elected Councilmember for District 2 Raj Chahal Ajapal Chahal administered the Oath to re-elected Councilmember for District 2 Raj Chahal.
b. Administration of Oath to Re-Elected Councilmember for District 3 Karen Hardy Mark Hardy administered the Oath to re-elected Councilmember for District 3 Karen Hardy.
c. Administration of Oath to Re-Elected Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor Chloe Gillmor administered the Oath to re-elected Mayor Lisa M.
Gillmor.
4. Remarks by Elected Officials
a. Re-Elected Councilmember for District 2 Raj Chahal
Councilmember Chahal provided remarks.
b. Re-Elected Councilmember for District 3 Karen Hardy
Councilmember Hardy provided remarks.
c. Re-Elected Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor
Mayor Gillmor provided remarks.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
There were none.
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
City Manager Batra provided brief remarks regarding leadership in the upcoming calendar year.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilmember Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Vice Mayor Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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