City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes of the
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6:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
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10/08/2024
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6:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor/Chair Gillmor called the Closed Session to order at 6:05 PM.
Confirmation of Quorum
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel confirmed a quorum.
1. 24-655 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC, SA) Pursuant to Gov’t Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Nevarez v. City of Santa Clara, et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California Case No. 5:16-CV-07013-LHK
Public Comment
None.
Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
Mayor Gillmor adjourned into Closed Session at 6:05 PM. 7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor/Chair Gillmor called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Council/Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council/Boardmember Park recited the Statement of Values.
Roll Call
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimental recited the AB23 announcement and Statement of Behavorial Standards.
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimental also noted that any registered
Lobbyist speaking during the Public Meeting will need to identify themselves and whom they represent.
Council/Boardmember Kathy Watanabe, Council/Boardmember Raj Chahal, Council/Boardmember Karen Hardy, Council/
Boardmember Kevin Park, Council/Boardmember Suds Jain, Vice Mayor/Chair Anthony Becker, and Mayor/Chair Lisa M. Gillmor
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REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
City Attorney Googins noted that there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
None.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
2.A 24-565 Proclamation of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Stephanie Demos (Executive Director, Cancer Carepoint), Gay Crawford (Founding President, Cancer Carepoint), Sandi Frazer (Board of Directors, Cancer Carepoint), and Theresa Bumb (Board of Directors, Cancer Carepoint) accepted the proclamation and provided some remarks.
2.B 24-630 Informational Report - New 4th Grade Program (BRAVE) in Partnership with Santa Clara Unified School District
Recommendation: Note and file this informational report regarding the implementation of the
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CONSENT CALENDAR
BRAVE pilot program with the Santa Clara Unified School District for the 2024/25 school year
Mayor Gillmor made some opening remarks. Pat Nikolai (Chief of Police) and Stephanie Knight (Police Officer) provided a Powerpoint presentation on the new Building Respect and Awareness Through Education (BRAVE) program.
Council discussion ensued.
Proclamation of the First Full Week of October 6-12, 2024, as Public Power Week
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed the week of October 6, 2024 to October 12, 2024 as Public Power Week.
Chief Electric Utility Officer Pineda provided some remarks.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to approve 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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Action on the meeting minutes of the October 26, 2023 Special City Council Meeting (AB1234 Ethics Training) and Action on the meeting minutes of the June 25, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority meeting
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the October 26, 2023 Special City Council Meeting (AB1234 Ethics Training) meeting and the minutes of the June 25, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority meeting.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to approve the minutes of the October 26, 2023 Special City Council Meeting (AB1234 Ethics Training) and the minutes of the June 25, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.B 24-18
Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Audit Committee - February 28, 2024
Audit Committee - March 21, 2024
Audit Committee - September 3, 2024
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission - June 17, 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission - August 12, 2024
Senior Advisory Commission - August 19, 2024
Station Area Task Force - May 16, 2024
Station Area Task Force - July 25, 2024
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to note and file the minutes of: Audit Committee - February 28, 2024, Audit Committee - March 21, 2024, Audit Committee - September 3, 2024, Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission - June 17, 2024, Parks & Recreation Commission - August 12, 2024, Senior Advisory Commission - August 19, 2024, Station Area Task Force - May 16, 2024, and Station Area Task Force - July 25, 2024.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.C 24-795 Action on Award of Purchase Orders to CD & Power and Odyssey Power for Citywide Stationary Generator Services
Recommendation: 1. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title of California Code of Regulations;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Purchase Orders with CD & Power and Odyssey Power for stationary generator services, with a total aggregate maximum compensation not-to-exceed $167,860 for an initial one-year term starting on or around October 7, 2024, and ending on or around October 31, 2025, 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 through October 31, 2029, adjust pricing consistent with applicable market indices, and increase the maximum compensation by an additional $750,000 for a total aggregate maximum compensation not to exceed $917,860, in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title of California Code of Regulations;(2) authorize the City Manager to execute Purchase Orders with CD & Power and Odyssey Power for stationary generator services, with a total aggregate maximum compensation not-to-exceed $167,860 for an initial one-year term starting on or around October 7, 2024, and ending on or around October 31, 2025, 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 through October 31, 2029, adjust pricing consistent with applicable market indices, and increase the maximum compensation by an additional $750,000 for a total aggregate maximum compensation not to exceed $917,860, 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 24-77 Action on Agreements with Various Consultants to Provide Plan Check Review and Field Inspection Consulting Services for Department of Public Works Development and Utility Permitting Projects
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute agreements with CSG Consultants, Inc. and Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for plan check review and field inspection services, and with Zoon Engineering for field inspection services, in support of Development and Utility Permitting Projects, for initial three-year terms starting on or around November 1, 2024 and ending on or around November 30, 2027, with a maximum compensation not to exceed $300,000 for each agreement, in final forms approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the above agreements and to negotiate and execute amendments to (a) exercise up to two one-year extensions and (b) adjust the amounts, provided that the total aggregate compensation across all three agreements does not exceed $900,000, subject to the appropriation of funds and in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute agreements with CSG Consultants, Inc. and Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for plan check review and field inspection services, and with Zoon Engineering for field inspection services, in support of Development and Utility Permitting Projects, for initial three-year terms starting on or around November 1, 2024 and ending on or around November 30, 2027, with a maximum compensation not to exceed $300,000 for each agreement, in final forms approved by the City Attorney; and (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the above agreements and to negotiate and execute amendments to (a) exercise up to two one-year extensions and (b) adjust the amounts, provided that the total aggregate compensation across all three agreements does not exceed $900,000, subject to the appropriation of funds and 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.E 24-1384 Action on ARCOS Master Service Agreement with ARCOS, LLC for the Purchase, Implementation, and Support of a Scheduling and Resource Management Software Platform for Silicon Valley Power (SVP).
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an ARCOS Master Service Agreement with ARCOS, LLC (ARCOS MSA) for an initial three-year term beginning on or around October 1, 2024, and ending on or around September 30, 2027, with the option to extend three additional years through September 30, 2030, with a maximum compensation not to exceed $1,000,000, subject to budget appropriations and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Work Order No. 0001 to the ARCOS Master Service Agreement to provide and implement a scheduling, dispatch, and resource management solution subject to the maximum compensation of the ARCOS Master Service Agreement; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to take any actions as are necessary or advisable to implement and administer the ARCOS Master Service Agreement and negotiate and execute new Work Orders and amendments to the ARCOS MSA and Work Order No. 0001 to (a) extend the term through September 30, 2030; (b) adjust rates in accordance with the applicable Work Order; or (c) add or delete services or solution functionalities required to support future system requirements or City needs for a total maximum compensation not to exceed $1,500,000 over a six-year period, subject to budget appropriations and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) authorize the City Manager to execute an ARCOS Master Service Agreement with ARCOS, LLC (ARCOS MSA) for an initial three-year term beginning on or around October 1, 2024, and ending on or around September 30, 2027, with the option to extend three additional years through September 30, 2030, with a maximum compensation not to exceed $1,000,000, subject to budget appropriations and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute Work Order No. 0001 to the ARCOS Master Service Agreement to provide and implement a scheduling, dispatch, and resource management solution subject to the maximum compensation of the ARCOS Master Service Agreement; and (3) authorize the City Manager to take any actions as are necessary or advisable to implement and administer the ARCOS Master Service Agreement and negotiate and execute new Work Orders and amendments to the ARCOS MSA and Work Order No. 0001 to (a) extend the term through September 30, 2030; (b) adjust rates in accordance with the applicable Work Order; or (c) add or delete services or solution functionalities required to
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support future system requirements or City needs for a total maximum compensation not to exceed $1,500,000 over a six-year period, subject to budget appropriations and 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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Action on Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Arini Geographics, LLC for Geographic Information System (GIS) Consulting Services Recommendation:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 for Enterprise GIS Consulting Services with Arini Geographics, LLC to extend the term by an additional six months through April 30, 2025, and increase the maximum compensation by $588,226 for a revised not-to-exceed compensation amount of $5,857,226, subject to appropriation of funds, and in a final form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to extend the term of the agreement, with no compensation increase and no new projects assigned, in the event a project is not completed by April 30, 2025, in a final form approved by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 for Enterprise GIS Consulting Services with Arini Geographics, LLC to extend the term by an additional six months through April 30, 2025, and increase the maximum compensation by $588,226 for a revised not-to-exceed compensation amount of $5,857,226, subject to appropriation of funds, and in a final form approved by the City Attorney; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to extend the term of the agreement, with no compensation increase and no new projects assigned, in the event a project is not completed by April 30, 2025, in a final form 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.G 24-654 Action on Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for Legislative Advocacy Services
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for legislative advocacy services to extend the term of the agreement through January 29, 2027 and increase the total not to exceed amount from $434,700 to $620,100, subject to budget appropriations, in a final form approved by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for legislative advocacy services to extend the term of the agreement through January 29, 2027 and increase the total not to exceed amount from $434,700 to $620,100, subject to budget appropriations, in a final form 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.H 24-906 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies (Cal OES Form 130) Designating the City Manager, Director of Finance, and Assistant Director of Finance as Authorized Agents of the City to Execute Agreements, Assurances, and Reimbursement Claims Required for related to Obtaining Federal Financial Assistance under Public Law 93-288, as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or State Financial Assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Approving Cal OES Form 130 Designating the City Manager, the Director of Finance, and the Assistant Director of Finance, respectively, by Title as Authorized Agents for the City of Santa Clara to Execute Agreements, Assurances, and Reimbursement Claims Required for Obtaining Federal Financial Assistance under Public Law 93-288, as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or State Financial Assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to adopt Resolution No. 24-9370 approving Cal OES Form 130 designating the City Manager, the Director of Finance, and the Assistant Director of Finance, respectively, by title as authorized agents for the City of Santa Clara to execute agreements, assurances, and reimbursement claims required for obtaining federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288, as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.I 24-842
Action on a Resolution Approving the 2025 Planning Commission Calendar of Meetings
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the 2025 Planning Commission Calendar of Meetings.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to adopt Resolution No. 24-9371 approving the 2025 Planning Commission Calendar of Meetings.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.J 24-924 Action on a Resolution Approving the 2025 Historical and Landmarks Commission Calendar of Meetings
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the 2025 Historical and Landmarks Commission Calendar of Meetings.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to adopt Resolution No. 24-9372 approving the 2025 Historical and Landmarks Commission Calendar of Meetings.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.K 24-976
Action to Authorize the City Manager to Issue Purchase Orders to The Okonite Company for the Purchase of Okonite Alternative Cables for Silicon Valley Power’s Distribution System
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to issue purchase orders to The Okonite Company for the purchase of Okonite alternative cables for Silicon Valley Power’s distribution system with a total maximum purchase amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for the time period beginning on the date of this authorization through December 31, 2025, in forms approved by the City Attorney and subject to the annual appropriation of funds; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the purchase orders including issuing change orders, subject to annual appropriation of funds.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) authorize the City Manager to issue purchase orders to The Okonite Company for the purchase of Okonite alternative cables for Silicon Valley Power’s distribution system with a total maximum purchase amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for the time period beginning on the date of this authorization through December 31, 2025, in forms approved by the City Attorney and subject to the annual appropriation of funds; and (2) authorize the City Manager to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the purchase orders including issuing change
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Brent Ghan (Accounting Manager, Forty Niners Stadium
Management Company) provided a Powerpoint presentation on the Stadium Manager FY 23/24 Financials Overview.
Armanda Murillo spoke about construction labor standards.
Satish Chandra provided some comments regarding the current election expenditures.
Gary Ferraris provided some comments on former City Manager Deanna Santana.
John Haggerty requested data on City expenditures and salaries.
James Rowen expressed concerns regarding independent expenditure committees in the City of Santa Clara.
Angie Tolliver addressed comments previously made by
Councilmember Watanabe and clarified that Santa Clara Weekly does not finance or support Harbir Bhatia's political candidacy. 24-1039
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
None.
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5. 24-751 Action on a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Route Approval for the Silicon Valley Power 115 kilovolt Transmission Line from the Northern Receiving Station to the Kifer Receiving Station
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the New 115kV Transmission Line Project between the Northern Receiving Station and Kifer Receiving Station; and
2. Approve Route A, Option 1, for an entirely overhead alignment of the New 115kV Transmission Line, with authorization to Silicon Valley Power staff to make minor alignment adjustments based on final project engineering and design.
Mayor Gillmor moved this Item up on the agenda to be heard after Public Presentations.
Councilmember Chahal recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest as he owns property within 1000 feet of the subject property.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Chief Electric Utility Officer Pineda, Gracie Weeks (Environmental Scientist and Project Manager, Aspen Environmental Group), and Oliver Beres (Associate Engineer, Electrical Consultants) who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the Silicon Valley Power 115 kV Transmission Line Project.
Council comments and questions followed.
Public Comments: Prashant Tiwari (additional time given by Pratima Hans and Sourabh Sharma)
Preetika Tiwari (additional time given by Meesha Tiwari) Soneet Bisht
Siara Bisht
Satish Chandra
Kanupriya Kabra
Shankar P
Sandeep
Harbir Bhatia
Ruchika Sarna (additional time given by Rajesh)
Pavan
Roll Tide
Linda
John Haggerty
Chief Electrical Utility Officer Pineda, Oliver Beres, and Grace Weeks
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addressed the questions and comments from members of the public.
Council comments and questions followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Jain, to (1) adopt a Resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the New 115kV Transmission Line Project between the Northern Receiving Station and Kifer Receiving Station; and (2) approve Route A, Option 1, for an entirely overhead alignment of the New 115kV Transmission Line, with authorization to Silicon Valley Power staff to make minor alignment adjustments based on final project engineering and design.
Council discussion followed.
The motion was withdrawn by Councilmember Hardy.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Jain, to continue this item to a later date to further discuss the health effects of electromagnetic fields.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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Mayor Gillmor called for a recess at 10:15 PM and reconvened the meeting at 10:30 PM.
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4. 24-639 Action on the Stadium Manager’s Request to Execute an Agreement with Staff Pro Inc. d/b/a Allied Universal Event Services for Event Security Services at Levi’s Stadium for a Three-Year Period with the Option to Extend Two Additional One-Year Periods
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Stadium Manager’s request to execute an agreement with Staff Pro Inc. DBA Allied Universal Event Services for event security services at Levi’s Stadium, for a three-year period, commencing November 1, 2024 and ending on July 31, 2027, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods, in a form approved by the Stadium Authority Counsel, and subject to budget appropriations;
2. Authorize the Stadium Manager to execute the Service Level Agreement described under Exhibit A of the agreement with Staff Pro Inc. DBA Allied Universal Event Services, in a form approved by the Stadium Authority Counsel; and
3. Authorize the Stadium Manager to exercise the option to extend the agreement with the same terms and conditions for two additional one-year periods, subject to budget appropriations and after consultations with the Stadium Authority Executive Director. Stadium Manager is not authorized to exercise an option to extend the term of the Agreement if such extension includes an increase to the compensation and fees set forth in Exhibit B in excess of 6% annually without the express written approval of the Stadium Authority Executive Director.
Executive Director Grogan provided some opening remarks and introduced Assistant City Manager Baker who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the Stadium Manager's request to execute an agreement for event security services at Levi's Stadium.
Boardmember comments and questions followed.
Assistant City Manager Baker, Executive Director Grogan, Stadium Authority Counsel Googins and Police Captain Fitting addressed Boardmember's questions and concerns.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Boardmember Jain, seconded by
Boardmember Hardy, to (1) approve the Stadium Manager’s request to execute an agreement with Staff Pro Inc. DBA Allied Universal Event Services for event security services at Levi’s Stadium, for a three-year period, commencing November 1, 2024 and ending on July 31, 2027, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods, in a form approved by the Stadium Authority Counsel, and subject to budget appropriations; (2) authorize the Stadium
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Manager to execute the Service Level Agreement described under Exhibit A of the agreement with Staff Pro Inc. DBA Allied Universal Event Services, in a form approved by the Stadium Authority Counsel; and (3) authorize the Stadium Manager to exercise the option to extend the agreement with the same terms and conditions for two additional one-year periods, subject to budget
appropriations and after consultations with the Stadium Authority Executive Director. Stadium Manager is not authorized to exercise an option to extend the term of the Agreement if such extension includes an increase to the compensation and fees set forth in Exhibit B in excess of 6% annually without the express written approval of the Stadium Authority Executive Director.
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Boardmember Watanabe, Boardmember Chahal, Boardmember
Hardy, Boardmember Park, Boardmember Jain, Vice Chair Becker, and Chair Gillmor
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6. 24-892 Action on City Position on Proposed League of California Cities’ 2024 Resolution on Fair and Equal Treatment of All Governmental Officials at All Levels
Recommendation:
1. Council discussion and action on the proposed Cal Cities 2024 Resolution, which aims to ensure fair and equal treatment of all governmental officials at all levels; and
2. Authorize the City’s voting delegate, Councilmember Park, to cast a vote consistent with the City Council’s position during the Cal Cities 2024 General Assembly.
City Manager Grogan introduced this item and Deputy City Manager Jung provided a Powerpoint presentation on a resolution proposed by the League of California Cities on fair and equal treatment of all government officials at all levels.
Council comments and questions followed.
City Attorney Googins responded to Council questions.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Becker, to (1) support the proposed League of California Cities 2024 resolution on fair and equal treatment of all government officials at all levels; and (2) authorize the City’s voting delegate, Councilmember Park, to cast a vote in support of the proposed League of California Cities 2024 resolution.
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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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REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030
REQUESTS
Councilmember Watanabe praised the Parade of Champions event.
Councilmember Jain reported that he attended the Diwali celebration, Parade of Champions, and the Northern California Power Agency Annual Conference in Napa.
Councilmember Park praised the Diwali celebration and Parade of Champions event. He also noted that Thursday, October 24, 2024 is World Mental Health Day.
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
City Manager Grogan thanked City staff for organizing the Parade of Champions event.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 PM in memory of Judy Todd Brown.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Chahal, seconded by Vice Mayor/Chair Becker, to adjourn the meeting.
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The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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MEETING DISCLOSURES
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.
STREAMING SERVICES: 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.
Note: The public cannot participate in the meeting through these livestreaming methods; livestreaming capabilities may be disrupted at times, viewers may always view and participate in meetings in-person and via Zoom as noted on the agenda.
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.
Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting