City of Santa Clara
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Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board
5:30 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
02/06/2024
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Joint Dinner - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
5:30 PM JOINT DINNER
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor/Chair Gillmor called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.
Roll Call
Council/Boardmember Kathy Watanabe, Council/Boardmember Raj Chahal, Council/Boardmember Karen Hardy, Council/
Boardmember Kevin Park, Council/Board member Suds Jain, Vice Mayor/Chair Anthony Becker, and Mayor/Chair Lisa M. Gillmor
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1. 24-1428 Joint Meeting with City Council and the Historical and Landmarks Commission
Historical and Landmark Commissioners present were:
Ana Vargas-smith
Yvonne Inciarte
Patricia Leung
Michael Celso (arrived at 6:07 p.m.)
Chair Vargas-Smith and Commissioner Leung gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Historical and Landmarks Commission accomplishments for Calendar Year 2023 and Commission priorities for Council consideration.
Commission comments followed.
Council comments followed.
Councilmember Park left the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
Chair Vargas-Smith responded to questions and gave closing remarks.
Mayor Gillmor adjourned the joint dinner at 6:43 p.m.
7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY MEETING
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor/Chair Gillmor called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m
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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.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
There were none.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
2.A 24-1464 Proclaim February 2024 as Black History Month Mayor Gillmor proclaimed February 2024 as Black History Month.
African American Community Agency Associate Director Levere Foster and Reverend Jethroe Moore of the San Jose/Silicon Valley Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People accepted the proclamation and provided brief remarks.
Councilmember Park returned to the dais at 7:15 p.m.
2.B 24-89 Recognition of the Santa Clara Lions 12U Team Mayor Gillmor recognized the Santa Clara Lion 12U Football Team The Wildcats for winning the Pacific Northwest Championship Division II Title.
Coach Roger Young of the Santa Clara Lions accepted the commendation and gave a few remarks.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council/Boardmember Jain pulled Item 4 for discussion.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar.
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Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.A 24-02
Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Downtown Community Task Force - September 14, 2023
Downtown Community Task Force - October 19, 2023
Planning Commission - January 10, 2024
Youth Commission - December 12, 2023
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to note and file the minutes of the September 14, 2023 Downtown Community Task Force meeting; October 19, 2023 Downtown Community Task Force meeting; January 10, 2024 Planning Commission meeting; and December 12, 2023 Youth Commission.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.B 24-1623
Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period December 2, 2023 - January 5, 2024
Recommendation:
Approve the list of Bills and Claims for December 2, 2023 - January 5, 2024.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy,to approve the list of Bills and Claims for December 2, 2023 - January 5, 2024.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.C 24-1378 Action on Award of Purchase Orders to Andy’s Roofing Co. Inc. and Rainy Day Roofing, Inc. for Citywide As-Needed Roofing Repairs Recommendation: 1. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of California Code of Regulations;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Purchase Orders with Andy’s Roofing Co. Inc. and Rainy Day Roofing, Inc. for Citywide As-Needed Roofing Repairs with a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000 for the initial one-year term, subject to the appropriation of funds, in final forms approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to exercise up to four additional one-year options to extend the term of the Purchase Orders, adjust the hourly rates consistent with applicable market indices, and increase the total aggregate amount approved by the City Council in the City’s operating budget for the fiscal year, in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of California Code of Regulations; to authorize the City Manager to execute Purchase Orders with Andy's Roofing Co. Inc. and Rainy Day Roofing Inc. for Citywide as-needed roofing repairs with a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000 for the initial one-year term, subject to the appropriation of funds, in final forms approved by the City Attorney; and to authorize the city Manager to exercise up to four additional one-year options to extend the term of the Purchase Orders, adjust the hourly rates consistent with applicable market indices, and increase the total aggregate amount approved by the City Council in the city's operating budget for fiscal year, in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.D 24-1636 Action to Authorize the City Manager to Complete Negotiations and Execute a Third Phase Agreement for the Purchase of Renewable Energy with Zero Waste Energy Development Company, LLC, for Compliance with Senate Bill 1383
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to complete negotiations, approve, and execute a Third Phase Agreement (Agreement) with the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) for the Purchase of Renewable Energy at approximately $493,000, with future annual escalations per the contract terms, from Zero Waste Energy Development Company, LLC, funded by the Solid Waste Fund, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to (a) take any and all actions as are necessary or advisable to implement and administer the Agreement; and (b) approve and execute future amendments to the Agreement so long as the contract price and term are not modified, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to authorize the City Manager to complete negotiations, approve, and execute a Third Phase Agreement with the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) for the Purchase of Renewable Energy at approximately $493,000, with future annual escalations per the contract terms, from Zero Waste Energy Development Company, LLC, funded by the Solid Waste Fund, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and to authorize the City Manager or designee to (a) take any and all actions as are necessary or advisable to implement and administer the Agreement; and (b) approve and execute future amendments to the Agreement so long as the contract price and term are not modified, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.E 24-31 Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Packet Fusion, Inc. to Provide Support and Maintenance Services for the City’s Telephony System
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Packet Fusion, Inc. for telephony system support and maintenance services to extend the agreement by one year through February 28, 2025, and increase the maximum compensation by $52,194.48 plus $50,000 as contingency for a revised not-to-exceed maximum amount of $428,864.48 in a final form approved by the City Attorney;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute future amendments to add and/or delete services, subject to the maximum compensation limit and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute up to three one-year options to extend the term through February 28, 2028, for a total maximum compensation amount of $653,864.48 assuming all options are exercised, subject to the appropriation of funds and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Packet Fusion, Inc. for telephony system support and maintenance services to extend the agreement by one year through February 28, 2025, and increase the maximum compensation by $52,194.48 plus $50,000 as contingency for a revised not-to-exceed maximum amount of $428,864.48 in a final form approved by the City Attorney; to authorize the City Manager to execute future amendments to add and/or delete services, subject to the maximum compensation limit and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and to authorize the City Manager to execute up to three one-year options to extend the term through February 28, 2028, for a total maximum compensation amount of $653,864.48 assuming all options are exercised, subject to the appropriation of funds and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.F 24-1462 Action on Reappointment of Board and Commission Members, Declaring Commissioner Vacancies, and Setting Dates for Recruitment and Interviews
Recommendation:
1. Reappoint the nine (9) eligible commissioners to serve a four-year term each ending June 30, 2028;
2. Declare six (6) positions to be filled:
· One (1) partial term ending June 30, 2025 on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee; and
· One (1) partial term ending June 30, 2027 on the Cultural Commission · Four (4) full terms each ending on June 30, 2028, two on the Board of Library Trustees; one on the Parks and Recreation Commission; and one on the Civil Service Commission;
3. Set the recruitment to open on Friday, February 8, 2024;
4. Set Friday, March 19, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. as the application deadline; and
5. Set Tuesday, April 16, 2024 to conduct interviews.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to reappoint the nine (9) eligible commissioners to serve a four-year term each ending June 30, 2028; declare six (6) positions to be filled: a) one partial term ending June 30, 2025 on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee; one partial term ending June 30, 2027 on the Cultural Commission; four full terms each ending on June 30, 2028, two on the Board of Library Trustees; one on the Parks and Recreation Commission; and one on the Civil Service Commission; set the recruitment to open on Friday, February 8, 2024; set Friday, March 19, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. as the application deadline; and set Tuesday, April 16, 2024 to conduct interviews.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.G 24-69 Action on Authorizing the Use of City Electric Forces for a Project at 2240 Calle de Luna
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 2240 Calle de Luna 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 Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, 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 to declare and determine in accordance with Section 1310 of the City Charter that the public works located at 2240 Calle de Luna 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 Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Nancy Velasco and Judy Hubbard spoke about the Showtime event scheduled on March 2-3, 2024 benefiting the Santa Clara Senior Program.
Todd Spohn asked the Council to assist the diving team with obtaining approval from the Santa Clara School District to install diving boards at Peterson Middle School.
Roumen Boyadjiev, Vikas Gupta, and Deepu spoke about the closure of the International Swim Center.
Brian Darby thanked Silicon Valley Power for the work during the weekend storm.
William Farber gave anti-semitic and racists remarks.
Cristy Barry spoke about first amendment violations and gave anti-semitic remarks.
Mark spoke about the lack of updates from Silicon Valley Power regarding power outages during the storm.
Mitzy Bephe gave anti-semitic remarks.
Phil Barber spoke about Black History Month and gave racist remarks.
Mayor/Chair Gillmor stated that Public Presentations will continue at the end of the meeting.
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
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4. 24-1345 Action on the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for Quarter Ending September 30, 2023 and Approve Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation:
1. Note and file the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2023.
2. Approve a budget amendment in the Operating Fund to increase the Beginning Fund Balance / Ending Fund Balance for Legal Contingency Reserve - Public Safety Costs in the amount of $845,725, offset by a decrease to the unrestricted fund balance.
3. Approve a budget amendment in the Operating Fund to decrease the Beginning Fund Balance / Ending Fund Balance for the Operating Reserve in the amount of $12,887, offset by an increase to the unrestricted fund balance.
Boardmember Jain pulled item Stadium Authority Board Consent Item 4 for questions.
Board questions followed.
Stadium Authority Treasurer Lee and Executive Director Grogan responded to Board questions.
Board discussion followed.
Boardmember Park left the dais at 9:00 p.m. and was absent from voting on Item 4. He returned to the dais at 9:03 p.m.
A motion was made by Boardmember Hardy, seconded by
Boardmember Jain, to note and file the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2023; approve a budget amendment in the Operating Fund to increase the Beginning Fund Balance/Ending Fund Balance for Legal Contingency Reserve - Public Safety Costs in the amount of $845,725, offset by a decrease to the unrestricted fund balance; and approve a budget amendment in the Operating Fund to decrease the Beginning Fund Balance/Ending Fund Balance for the
Operating Reserve in the amount of $12,887 offset by an increase to the unrestricted fund balance.
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Boardmember Chahal, Boardmember Hardy, Boardmember Jain, and Vice Chair Becker
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Nay: 2 - Boardmember Watanabe, and Chair Gillmor
Absent: 1 - Boardmember Park
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PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
6. 24-27 Overview of the November 2024 Elections Process Timelines and Feasibility for Potential City Ballot Measures
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council note and file the report.
Mayor Gillmor moved Agenda Item 6 to be heard before Agenda Item 5.
Assistant City Manager/Acting Parks and Recreation Director Bojorquez gave a PowerPoint presentation on an overview of the November 2024 Elections process timelines and feasibility for potential City ballot measures.
Council questions followed.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to note and file the report.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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PUBLIC HEARING: Action on a Tentative Parcel Map at 2360 Mission College Boulevard for the Creation of Three Lots
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution to approve the Tentative Parcel Map to create a single lot subdivision for three commercial condominium lots at the property located at 2360 Mission College Boulevard.
City Manager Grogan gave opening remarks and turned it over to Acting Community Development Director Brilliot who gave a PowerPoint presentation on a Tentative Parcel Map at 2360 Mission College Boulevard for the Creation of three lots.
Council questions followed.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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A motion was made by Councilmember Watanabe, seconded by Vice Mayor Becker, to adopt Resolution 24-9305 to approve the Tentative Parcel Map to create a single lot subdivision for three commercial condominium lots at the property located at 2360 Mission College Boulevard.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
There were no additional Public Presentations.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS Councilmember Watanabe reported attending Capitol Day in Aacramento along with members of Silicon Valley Power and Northern California Power Agency staff and boardmembers.
Councilmember Park requested that the discussion of moving Public Presentations to the end of the meeting be agendized at a future meeting.
City Manger Grogan stated this request will be referred to the Governance and Ethics Committee.
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
City Manager Grogan provided a verbal report on the International Swim Center and updated Council on the work staff has been involved with in trying to resolve the issues. He stated a more robust update will be provided at a future Council meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor/Chair Becker, seconded by Council/ Boardmember Park, to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 pm in memory of Dr. Jack Lucas.
Aye: 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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The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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