City of Santa Clara
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Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board
5:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
01/30/2024
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Joint Dinner - 5:00 PM | Closed Session - 6:00 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM 5:00 PM JOINT DINNER
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor/Chair Gillmor called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
Roll Call
Council/Boardmember Park arrived at 5:20 p.m.
Council/Boardmember Kathy Watanabe, Council/Boardmember Raj Chahal, Council/Boardmember Karen Hardy, Council/Boardmember Kevin Park, Counncil/Boardmember Suds Jain, Council/Boardmember Anthony Becker, and Mayor/Chair Lisa M. Gillmor
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1. 24-1427 Joint Dinner Meeting with City Council and the Planning Commission Chair Cherukuru gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Planning Commission's accomplishments.
Planning Commission and Council comments followed.
Chair Cherukuru gave closing remarks.
6:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor Gillmor called the Closed Session meeting to order at 6:24 p.m.
2. 24-1628 Conference with Labor Negotiators (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957.6
City representatives: Jovan D. Grogan, Nadine Nader, Aracely Azevedo, Marco Mercado, Charles Sakai, Glen R. Googins
Employee Organization(s):
Units # 5, 7 & 8 - City of Santa Clara Employees Association Public Comment
There were none.
Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
Mayor Gillmor convened the meeting into Closed Session at 6:26 p.m.
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7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor/Chair Gillmor called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
Council/Boardmember Park was not present when the
meeting was called and arrived at 7:08 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Council/Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council/Boardmember Jain recited the Statement of Values.
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimentel recited the AB23 announcement and Statement of Behavioral Standards.
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimentel also noted that any registered Lobbyist speaking during Public Meeting will need to identify themselves and who they represent.
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
City Attorney/Legal Counsel Googins stated there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
There were none.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
3. 24-1454 Recognize the Association of Indo Americans with a Commendation Mayor Gillmor on behalf of the Council recognized the Association of Indo Americans.
Vijaya Aasuri accepted the proclamation and provided a few remarks.
Council comments followed.
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Council/Boardmember Park recused himself from voting on Item 4.J due to a potential conflict of interest due to his personal residence being in close proximity to one of the properties.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Chahal, seconded by Vice Mayor/Chair Becker, to approve the Consent Calendar.
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4.A 24-1899 Action on the Minutes of the December 5, 2023 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent and Stadium Authority Meeting; December 12, 2023 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent and Stadium Authority Meeting; December 19, 2023 Special Joint Meetings of the Council and Stadium Authority; and January 9, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent and Stadium Authority Meeting.
Recommendation:
Approve Minutes of December 5, 2023 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent and Stadium Authority Meeting; December 12, 2023 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent and Stadium Authority Meeting; December 19, 2023 Special Joint Meetings of the Council and Stadium Authority; and January 9, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent and Stadium Authority Meeting.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Chahal, seconded by Council/Boardmember Becker, to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2023 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent and Stadium Authority Meeting; December 12, 2023 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent and Stadium Authority Meeting; December 19, 2023 Special Joint Meetings of the Council and Stadium Authority; and January 9, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent and Stadium Authority Meeting.
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Council/Boardmember Watanabe, Council/Boardmember Chahal, Council/Boardmember Hardy, Council/Boardmember Park, Council/ Boardmember Jain, Vice Mayor/Chair Becker, and Mayor Chair Gillmor
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4.B 24-01 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Youth Commission - November 14, 2023
Historical and Landmarks Commission - October 5, 2023
Board of Library Trustees Minutes - November 6, 2023
Board of Library Trustees Minutes - December 4, 2023
Cultural Commission - December 4, 2023
Parks & Recreation Commission - November 21, 2023
Senior Advisory Commission - November 27, 2023
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by Vice Mayor Becker, to note and file the minutes of the November 14, 2023 Youth Commission meeting; October 5, 2023 Historical and Landmarks Commission meeting; November 6, 2023 Board of Library Trustees meeting; December 4, 2023 Board of Library Trustees meeting; December 4, 2023 Cultural Commission meeting; November 21, 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission; and
November 27, 2023 Senior Advisory Commission.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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4.C 24-1389
Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period October 14, 2023 - November 10, 2023
Recommendation:
Approve the list of Bills and Claims for October 14, 2023 - November 10, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by Vice Mayor Becker, to approve the list of Bills and Claims for October 14, 2023 - November 10, 2023.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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4.D 24-1592 Action on a Resolution Accepting the AB1600 Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting the AB1600 Report on Development Impact Fees for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 and making findings regarding the continuing need for the unexpended balances of certain impact fees as of June 22, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by Vice Mayor Becker, to adopt Resolution 24-9301 accepting the AB1600 Report on Development Impact Fees for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 and making findings regarding the continuing need for the unexpended balances of certain impact fees as of June 22, 2023.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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4.E 24-1360
Approval of the Annual Investment Policy Statement for the City of Santa Clara, its Agencies and Corporations
Recommendation:
Approve the Annual Investment Policy Statement for the City of Santa Clara, its agencies and corporations.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by Vice Mayor Becker, to approve the Annual Investment Policy Statement for the City of Santa Clara, its agencies and corporations.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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4.F 24-1412 Action on Award of Contract for the Great America Parkway and Tasman Drive Traffic Signal Interconnect Project to W. Bradley Electric and Related Budget Amendment
Recommendation:
1. Determine the project to be exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1) Categorical Exemption;
2. Award the Public Works Contract for the Great America Parkway and Tasman Drive Traffic Signal Interconnect Project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, W. Bradley Electric, in the amount of $752,362 and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents associated with and necessary for the award, completion, and acceptance of this Project, in final forms approved by the City Attorney;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders up to approximately 15 percent of the original contract price, or $112,855, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $865,217; and
4. Approve the FY 2023/24 budget amendment in the Streets and Highways Capital Fund to decrease the Traffic Signal Enhancements Project (533-1219) and increase the Traffic Signal Interconnect Upgrade Project (533-1232) by $697,415 (majority affirmative Council votes required).
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by Vice Mayor Becker, to determine the project to be exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1) Categorical Exemption; to award the Public Works Contract for the Great America Parkway and Tasman Drive Traffic Signal Interconnect Project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, W. Bradley Electric, in the amount of $752,362 and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents associated with and necessary for the award, completion, and acceptance of this Project, in final forms approved by the City Attorney; to authorize the City Manager to execute change orders up to approximately 15 percent of the original contract price, or $112,855, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $865,217; and to approve the FY 2023/24 budget amendment in the Streets and Highways Capital Fund to decrease the Traffic Signal Enhancements Project (533-1219) and increase the Traffic Signal Interconnect Upgrade Project (533-1232) by $697,415.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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4.G 24-1416 Action on Award of Contract for the Bassett and Laurelwood Bicycle Lane Project to O’Grady Paving, Inc. and Related Budget Amendment Recommendation: 1. Determine the project to be exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1) Categorical Exemption;
2. Award the Public Works Contract for the Bassett and Laurelwood Bicycle Lane Project (CE 19-20-07), to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, O’Grady Paving, Inc, in the amount of $1,130,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents associated with and necessary for the award, completion, and acceptance of this Project, in a final form approved by the City Attorney;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders up to approximately 10 percent of the original contract price, or $113,000, for a total contract not to exceed amount of $1,243,000; and
4. Approve the following FY 2023/24 budget amendments:
A. In the Streets and Highways Capital Fund, recognize a transfer from the Water Utility Capital Fund in the amount of $1,500 and a transfer from the Sewer Utility Capital Fund in the amount of $13,200, decrease the Uncontrolled Crosswalk Improvement Project by $380,000 (to replace the funding source for the Central Santa Clara Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project), decrease the Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancement Facilities Project by a net of $30,000 ($380,000 returned from the Central Santa Clara Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project and reallocating $410,000 to the Bassett and Laurelwood Bicycle Lane Project), and increase the Bassett and Laurelwood Bicycle Lane Project by $424,700 (five affirmative Council votes required to appropriate additional revenue);
B. In the Water Utility Capital Fund, establish a transfer to the Streets and Highways Capital Fund and decrease the
Distribution System Replacement/Restoration project by $1,500 (majority affirmative Council votes required); and
C. In the Sewer Utility Capital Fund, establish a transfer to the Streets and Highways Capital Fund and decrease the Sanitary Sewer System Improvements project by $13,200. (majority affirmative Council votes required).
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by Vice Mayor Becker, to determine the project to be exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1) Categorical Exemption; to award the Public Works Contract for the Great America Parkway and Tasman Drive Traffic Signal Interconnect Project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, W. Bradley Electric, in the amount of $752,362 and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents associated with and necessary for the award, completion, and acceptance of this Project, in final forms approved
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by the City Attorney; to authorize the City Manager to execute change orders up to approximately 15 percent of the original contract price, or $112,855, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $865,217; and to approve the FY 2023/24 budget amendment in the Streets and Highways Capital Fund to decrease the Traffic Signal Enhancements Project (533-1219) and increase the Traffic Signal Interconnect Upgrade Project (533-1232) by $697,415.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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4.H 24-1536
Action on the Amendments to Council Policy 007 (“Constituent Requests Addressed to City Council”) as Recommended by the Governance and Ethics Committee
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution amending Council Policy 007 (“Constituent Complaints Addressed to Council”) in the form presented.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by Vice Mayor Becker, to adopt Resolution 24-9302 amending Council Policy 007 (“Constituent Complaints Addressed to Council”) in the form presented.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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4.I 24-1565
Action on the Amendments to Council Policy 041 (“Public Submittal of Written and Digital Materials”) as Recommended by the Governance and Ethics Committee
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution amending Council Policy 041 (“Public Submittal of Written and Digital Materials”) in the form presented.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by Vice Mayor Becker, to adopt Resolution 24-9303 amending Council Policy 041 (“Public Submittal of Written and Digital Materials”) in the form presented.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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4.J 24-1609 Action on Authorizing the Use of City Electric Forces at Various Locations Recommendation: 1. Determine the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15302(c) (Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and
2. Declare and determine in accordance with Section 1310 of the City Charter that the public works located at 2300 Agnew Road, 3131 Homestead Avenue, 2310 Calle Del Mundo, 795 Comstock Street, and 750 Washington Street are better performed by the City with its own employees based on the information set forth in this Report to Council and authorize the performance of these public works consistent with this authorization.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by Vice Mayor Becker, to determine the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15302(c) (Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and declare and determine in accordance with Section 1310 of the City Charter that the public works located at 2300 Agnew Road, 3131 Homestead Avenue, 2310 Calle Del Mundo, 795
Comstock Street, and 750 Washington Street are better performed by the City with its own employees based on the information set forth in this Report to Council and authorize the performance of these public works consistent with this authorization.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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4.K 24-1590 Action on Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Weeds a Public Nuisance and Setting February 20, 2024, for Public Hearing to Consider Testimony Regarding Non-Compliant Lots
Recommendation:
1. Determine the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations;
2. Adopt a Resolution ordering the abatement of nuisance consisting of growing weeds in the City; and
3. Set February 20, 2024, as the date for the required Public Hearing to consider testimony regarding non-compliant lots.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by Vice Mayor Becker, to determine the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; to adopt Resolution 24-9304 ordering the abatement of nuisance consisting of growing weeds in the City; and to set February 20, 2024, as the date for the required Public Hearing to consider testimony regarding non-compliant lots.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Angela Adams urged the Council to implement labor standards for construction projects in the City that includes hiring local workers, affordable healthcare, and having an apprenticeship program.
Jaime Vasquez requested the Council to prioritize implementing labor standards for construction projects in the City.
Howard Gibbins thanked City staff for their help with curbing illegal vending at Levi’s Stadium. He also thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for organizing events at City parks.
James Rowan provided brief remarks about generational differences.
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
There were no Consent Items pulled.
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5. 24-90 Discussion of the George F. Haines International Swim Center Visual Observation Assessment Conducted by LPA, Inc. and an Overview of Next Steps
Recommendation:
Note and File Report
City Manager Grogan provided brief introduction on this agenda item.
Arash Izadi and Steven Key of LPA Inc. provided a PowerPoint presentation on the visual observation assessment on the George F.
Haines International Swim Center
Finance Director Lee provided a Powerpoint presentation on the City’s Capital Improvement Program approach.
Assistant City Manager/Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Bojorquez provided a Powerpoint presentation on the next steps and actions taken.
Council questions followed.
City Manager Grogan and Consultant Izadi responded to Council questions.
Mayor Gillmor opened Public Comment and stated that after 39 speakers, the time limit for speaking will be reduced to one minute.
Public Comment:
Tanay Gupta
Lizelle Obusan
Jacob Bourdon
Nicholas Sifferman
Solly Berkenwald
Olivia Perez
Shawn
Isaiah Jarvis
Public Speaker
Reba Mukerjee (4 mins - time given by Ta-Ko Chuang)
Mary Grizzle
Vikas Gupta (6 mins - time given by Shilpa Khandelwal, Amit Khandelwal) Rick Rutter
Chris Carver (4 mins - time given by Arash Shakeri)
Todd Spohn
Kevin Zacher
Karen Cornwell (4 mins - time given by Victory Huynh)
Pamela Espinoza
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Amanda Pease
Daria Cocol
Dave Meck
Jicksen Joy
Carissa Hobbs
Eileen Tse
Satish Vale (4 mins - time given Kaushal Varshney)
Alex Rivein
Aydin Birik
Pete Delaney
Yin Kuang
Cecilia Altamirano
Yvonne Ngo (4 mins - time given by Mike Ngo)
Qing Xu
Edem Ibrazimov
Roger Greedon
Victor Dang
Misha Tennety
Madison Tuong
Public Speaker
eComments:
Mark Co
Megumi Masuda
Jan Kooy
Sarika Singh
Trevor Gillis
Priyanka Khandelwal
Madika Bryant
Anatoliy Loffe
Lu Xiao
Teresa ONeill
Tim Chen
Council comments followed.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to direct staff to take action to immediately get water at reasonable rates; look into re-opening the lap pool and training pool in compliance with code; include portable restroom/showers, and locker room facilities; investigate the use of two temporary pools (i.e. Myrtha pools for lap and diving pool), have staff continue working on long-term solutions; and to note and file the report.
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Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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Mayor/Chair Gillmor called for a meeting recess at 11:32 p.m. and
reconvened the meeting at 11:44 p.m.
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6. 24-107 Action on a Proposed 10-Year Extension to the Stadium Naming Rights Agreement with Levi Strauss & Co., a Related Implementation Agreement with Forty Niners SC Stadium Company LLC (StadCo), and Delegation of Authority to the City Manager to Implement a Charitable Grants Agreement Recommendation:
1. Approve a First Amendment to the Naming Rights Agreement with Levi Strauss & Co. that will provide a 10-year extension and additional Naming Rights revenue to the Stadium Authority on the terms presented, in a final form approved by Authority Counsel;
2. Approve a Levi’s Stadium Naming Rights Extension and Enhanced Signage Project Implementation Agreement with Forty Niners SC Stadium Company LLC (StadCo) to coordinate the Enhanced Sign Project and the share in the costs for the design, construction, and installation of the signage, and memorialize StadCo’s $4 million charitable commitment over 20 years, on the terms presented, in a final form approved by Authority Counsel; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a grants agreement and take other actions as may be required to implement StadCo’s charitable commitment, in final form(s) approved by the City Attorney.
Executive Director Grogan introduced the Item.
Assistant City Manager Baker provided a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed 10-year extension to the Stadium Naming Rights Agreement with Levi Strauss & Co.
Board questions followed.
Executive Director Grogan, Assistant City Manager Baker, and Authority Counsel Googins responded to Board questions.
Public Comment:
Brian Darby
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to approve a First Amendment to the Naming Rights Agreement with Levi Strauss & Co. that will provide a 10-year extension and additional Naming Rights revenue to the Stadium Authority on the terms presented, in a final form approved by Authority Counsel; to approve a Levi’s Stadium Naming Rights Extension and Enhanced Signage Project Implementation
Agreement with Forty Niners SC Stadium Company LLC (StadCo) to coordinate the Enhanced Sign Project and the share in the costs for the design, construction, and installation of the signage, and memorialize StadCo’s $4 million charitable commitment over 20
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years, on the terms presented, in a final form approved by Authority Counsel; and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a grants agreement and take other actions as may be required to implement StadCo’s charitable commitment, in final form(s) approved by the City Attorney.
Aye:
Boardmember Watanabe, Boardmember Chahal, Boardmember
Hardy, Boardmember Park, Boardmember Jain, Boardmember
Becker, and Chair Gillmor
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7. 24-1413 Action on Appointments to City Committees and Outside Agency Committees for the 2024 Calendar Year
Recommendation: Approve the Appointments to the 2024 City Committees and Outside Agency Committees with any additional amendments
Council discussion followed with suggested changes.
A motion was made by Councilmember Watanabe, seconded by Mayor Gillmor to reinstate Councilmember Watanabe as the liaison to the Santa Clara Sister Cities Association.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by Councilmember Hardy, to keep Councilmember Park as liaison to the Santa Clara Sister Cities Association, reinstate Vice Mayor Becker as chair of the Economic Development, Communications, and Marketing Committee, and approve the remaining proposed City Committees and Outside Agencies for the 2024 Calendar Year.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to accept the substitute motion.
Aye: Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Park, Councilmember Jain, and Councilmember Becker
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Public Comment:
Brian Darby
A friendly amendment was made on the substitute motion by Councilmember Jain, seconded by Councilmember Hardy, to keep Councilmember Park as liaison to the Santa Clara Sister Cities Association; reinstate Vice Mayor Becker as chair of the Economic Development, Communications, and Marketing Committee; move Mayor Gillmor as the Alternate Member on the Governance and Ethics Committee and add Councilmember Park as a member; move Councilmember Watanabe as an Alternate Member to the Economic Development, Communications, and Marketing
Committee and add Councilmember Chahal as a member; and approve the remaining proposed City Committees and Outside Agencies for the 2024 Calendar Year.
Aye: Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Park, Councilmember Jain, and Councilmember Becker
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REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS Councilmember Jain reported that COVID infection rates are up and encouraged the public to get vaccinated. He also reported that Showtime 2024 will be held on March 2 at 7pm and March 3 at 2:00 p.m. and that tickets are on sale now. Lastly, Councilmember Jain reported that he attended the National California Power Agency Conference on January 18 in Sacramento.
Councilmember Watanabe reported that she attended the Human Trafficking Commission meeting in San Jose and thanked City staff for the work on the flood at the Rivermark area.
Vice Mayor Becker stated that residents have requested a town hall discussion on Measure B and asked City staff to look into setting one up.
Councilmember Hardy reported that she attended the League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy in Monterey on January 24-26.
Councilmember Chahal reported that she attended the League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy in Monterey on January 24-26.
Councilmember Park reported that she attended the League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy in Monterey on January 24-26.
Mayor Gillmor reported that she attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting on January 17-19 in Washington, D.C.
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
City Manager/Executive Director Grogan stated that he is still gathering information on the NFL Christmas game held in 2022 and 2023 as requested by Council/Boardmember Watanabe and will provide an update at a future Council/Board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor/Chair Becker, seconded by Council/Boardmember Chahal, to adjourn the meeting at 1:04 a.m. on January 31, 2024.
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Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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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:clerk@santaclaraca .gov> 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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