City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes of the
Joint City 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
11/12/2024
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5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor/Chair Gillmor called the Closed Session to order at 5:33 PM.
Confirmation of Quorum
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel confirmed a quorum.
1.A 24-954 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):
Unit # 6 - AFSCME Local 101 (American Federal of State, County and Municipal Employees)
Unit # 9 - Miscellaneous Unclassified Management Employees
1.B 24-1107
Public Employee Performance Evaluation (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney
Public Comment
None.
Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
Mayor Gillmor adjourned into Closed Session at 5:35 PM.
Vice Mayor Becker joined the Closed Session at 5:57 PM. 7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING Call to Order in Council Chambers
Mayor/Chair Gillmor called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Council/Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council/Boardmember Park recited the Statement of Values.
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24-1181 Moment of Silence for Jose Emiliano Zamora
Mayor/Chair Gillmor called for a moment of silence to grieve the loss of Jose Emiliano Zamora who recently passed away.
Roll Call
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimentel recited the AB23 announcement and Statement of Behavorial Standards.
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimentel 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 reported there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
City Manager Grogan introduced the new Director of Parks and Recreation Damon Sparacino who provided some remarks.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
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2.A 24-1099 Recognition of Srivalli Adarapu for a Community Appreciation Project for JW House and City Departments and Anushka Jain for a Publication of a Book
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, recognized Srivalli Adarapu for a community appreciation project for JW House.
Srivalli Adarapu provided some remarks.
Council comments followed.
City Manager Grogan made some comments about the JW House.
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, recognized Anushka Jain for a publication of a book.
Anushka Jain provided some remarks.
Council comments followed.
2.B 24-567
Proclamation of November 2024 as Sikh Awareness and Acceptance Month
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed November 2024 as Sikh Awareness and Acceptance Month.
Harpreet Singh Kohli (Silicon Valley Gurdwara) provided some remarks.
Council comments followed.
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2.C 24-1126 Action on Resolution by the City of Santa Clara City Council Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation for the Hard Work and Professionalism of City Staff
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution in the form presented expressing gratitude and appreciation for the hard work and professionalism of City staff Councilmember Hardy introduced this item.
Public Comments: Brian Darby
Howard Gibbins
Mary Grizzle
Council comments followed.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to adopt Resolution No. 24-9385
expressing gratitude and appreciation for the hard work and professionalism of City staff.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Council/Boardmember Chahal noted he will recuse from Item 3.F regarding purchase of control enclosures with protection and control panels and neutral founding resistors due to a conflict of interest of owning property within 1000 feet of the subject property.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor/Chair Becker, seconded by Council/Boardmember Hardy, to approve the Consent Calendar (except item 3.F)
Aye:
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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3.A 24-580 Action on the July 16, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting Minutes, August 20, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting Minutes, August 27, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting Minutes, September 3, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting Minutes, Special September 4, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting Minutes, and October 8, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting Minutes.
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting minutes of:
July 16, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting,
August 20, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting,
August 27, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting,
September 3, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting,
Special September 4, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting,
October 8, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to approve the meeting minutes of: July 16, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting, August 20, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting, August 27, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting, September 3, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting, Special September 4, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting, and October 8, 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 24-20 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Planning Commission - October 9, 2024
Parks & Recreation Commission - September 16, 2024
Senior Advisory Commission - June 24, 2024
Senior Advisory Commission - September 23, 2024
Cultural Commission - August 5, 2024
Youth Commission - May 14, 2024
Youth Commission - September 10, 2024
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to note and file the minutes of Planning Commission - October 9, 2024, Parks & Recreation Commission - September 16, 2024, Senior Advisory Commission - June 24, 2024, Senior Advisory Commission - September 23, 2024, Cultural Commission - August 5, 2024, Youth Commission - May 14, 2024, Youth Commission - September 10, 2024.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.C 24-55 Action on an Agreement for Services with DLT Solutions, LLC. for the Acquisition and Implementation of a Drawing Management System to be Funded by Silicon Valley Power
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a service agreement and license agreement with DLT Solutions, LLC for a Drawing Management System including all software, implementation, configuration, training, support, maintenance, and related professional services for a term commencing on or about November 15, 2024, and ending on or about February 28, 2028, with a maximum compensation not to exceed $400,000 to be funded by the SVP Operating or Capital Fund, subject to the appropriation of funds and the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to City Manager to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the agreements and to negotiate and execute amendments to (a) add or delete services consistent with the scope of the agreements; (b) adjust future rates to account for changes in software license subscription, annual support services, and other services required; (c) exercise renewals for software subscriptions and support services for up to an additional six years (for a total term of up to nine years); and (d) increase the maximum compensation by up to an additional $400,000 for maximum compensation not to exceed $800,000 over a nine-year term, subject to the appropriation of funds and the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to (1) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a service agreement and license agreement with DLT Solutions, LLC for a Drawing Management System including all software, implementation, configuration, training, support, maintenance, and related professional services for a term commencing on or about November 15, 2024, and ending on or about February 28, 2028, with a maximum compensation not to exceed $400,000 to be funded by the SVP Operating or Capital Fund, subject to the appropriation of funds and the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (2) authorize the City Manager to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the agreements and to negotiate and execute
amendments to (a) add or delete services consistent with the scope of the agreements; (b) adjust future rates to account for changes in software license subscription, annual support services, and other services required; (c) exercise renewals for software subscriptions and support services for up to an additional six years (for a total term of up to nine years); and (d) increase the maximum
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compensation by up to an additional $400,000 for maximum compensation not to exceed $800,000 over a nine-year term, subject to the appropriation of funds and 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.D 24-652 Action on an Agreement with Hello Housing for Administration Services for the Below Market Price Purchase Program
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Hello Housing (Agreement) for administration services for the Below-Market Purchase Program for an initial term starting on or around December 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2027 for a total maximum compensation of $530,000 subject to the appropriation of funds and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the Agreement and to negotiate and execute amendments to the Agreement to (a) add or delete services consistent with the Agreement’s scope of services; (b) adjust future rates in accordance with the Agreement; (c) extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2034; and (d) increase the maximum compensation by $1,609,610 for a new not-to-exceed maximum compensation amount of $2,139,610 for the full term of the agreement, 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 (1) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Hello Housing (Agreement) for administration services for the Below-Market Purchase Program for an initial term starting on or around December 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2027 for a total maximum compensation of $530,000 subject to the appropriation of funds and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the Agreement and to negotiate and execute
amendments to the Agreement to (a) add or delete services consistent with the Agreement’s scope of services; (b) adjust future rates in accordance with the Agreement; (c) extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2034; and (d) increase the maximum compensation by $1,609,610 for a new not-to-exceed maximum compensation amount of $2,139,610 for the full term of the agreement, 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.E 24-796 Action to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Agreements with Tasman East Station Holdco, LLC for the Construction of Park Improvements and the Maintenance of the Parks located at 5123 Calle de Sol within the Tasman East Specific Plan Area at the Developer’s Sole Cost Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Parkland Agreement and the Park Maintenance Agreement with Tasman East Station Holdco, LLC on substantially the terms and in the forms presented, with such minor, non-substantive changes and amendments that may be necessary to implement the project, in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to authorize the City Manager to execute the Parkland Agreement and the Park Maintenance Agreement with Tasman East Station Holdco, LLC on substantially the terms and in the forms presented, with such minor, non-substantive changes and amendments that may be necessary to implement the project, 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.F 24-1056 Action on Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Agreement(s) with Vendor(s) for the Purchase of Control Enclosures with Protection and Control Panels and Neutral Grounding Resistors to be Funded by the Electric Utility Capital Fund
Recommendation:
1. Subject to compliance with Chapter 2.105 of the City Code, review and approval as to form by the City Attorney, and appropriation of funds, authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute agreement(s) or purchase order(s) with vendors for Control Enclosures with Protection and Control Panels and Neutral Grounding Resistors listed below for a maximum compensation amount of $14,950,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to (a) take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the agreement(s) and/or purchase order(s), and (b) negotiate and execute amendments to the agreement(s) for (i) design changes, (ii) any unanticipated issues, (iii) extensions of the term, or (iv) the purchase of additional Control Enclosures with Protection and Control Panels and Neutral Grounding Resistors, subject to the above maximum compensation limit and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Councilmember Chahal recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest as he owns property within 1000 feet of the subject property.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to (1) subject to compliance with Chapter
2.105 of the City Code, review and approval as to form by the City Attorney, and appropriation of funds, authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute agreement(s) or purchase order(s) with vendors for Control Enclosures with Protection and Control Panels and Neutral Grounding Resistors listed below for a maximum compensation amount of $14,950,000; and (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to (a) take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the agreement(s) and/or purchase order(s), and (b) negotiate and execute amendments to the agreement(s) for (i) design changes, (ii) any unanticipated issues, (iii) extensions of the term, or (iv) the purchase of additional Control Enclosures with Protection and Control Panels and Neutral Grounding Resistors, subject to the above maximum compensation limit and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Recused: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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3.G 24-1604 Action on an Agreement with Real Environmental Products, LLC for Landfill Gas Collection System and Cover Maintenance and Repair Services 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; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Real Environmental Products, LLC for landfill gas collection system and cover maintenance and repair services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,200,000 over a three-year term, subject to annual appropriations of funds and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to (1) determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of California Code of Regulations; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Real Environmental Products, LLC for landfill gas collection system and cover maintenance and repair services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,200,000 over a three-year term, subject to annual appropriations 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.H 24-915
Action on the Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) (PLN24-00264) for 1756 Fremont Street
Recommendation:
1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331(Class 31 - Historical Resource Restoration / Rehabilitation); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Mills Act Contract in a final form approved by the City Attorney and adopt the 10-Year Restoration and Maintenance Plan associated with the property at 1756 Fremont Street.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to (1) determine that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331(Class 31 - Historical Resource Restoration / Rehabilitation); and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute a Mills Act Contract in a final form approved by the City Attorney and adopt the 10-Year Restoration and Maintenance Plan associated with the property at 1756 Fremont Street.
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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.I 24-990
Informational Report on 2024 Q3 Legislative Updates
Recommendation: Note and file the informational report on 2024 Q3 legislative updates.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to note and file the informational report on 2024 Q3 legislative updates.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.J 24-1073
Action to Approve Revisions to the Existing Resource Analyst II (Job Code 696) and Senior Resource Analyst (Job Code 771) Class Specifications Recommendation:
Approve revisions to the existing Resource Analyst II (Job Code 696) and Senior Resource Analyst (Job Code 771) class specifications A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to approve revisions to the existing Resource Analyst II (Job Code 696) and Senior Resource Analyst (Job Code 771) class specifications.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.K 24-1096
Action on the Schematic Design for the New Public Mini Park at 4590 Patrick Henry Drive
Recommendation:
Approve the Revised Schematic Design for the New Public Mini Park at 4590 Patrick Henry Drive
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to approve the Revised Schematic Design for the New Public Mini Park at 4590 Patrick Henry Drive.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.L 24-1090 Action to Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2073 Amending Section 3.25.030 of the Santa Clara City Code to Reflect a 1% Increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax Rate.
Recommendation:
Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2073 amending section
3.25.030 of the Santa Clara City Code to reflect the increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax rate.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to waive second reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 2073 amending section 3.25.030 of the Santa Clara City Code to reflect the increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax rate.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor
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4.A 24-686 Informational Report on Stadium Authority and Stadium Manager Meetings for the Period of April 1 to June 30, 2024
Recommendation:
Note and file the quarterly report on Stadium Authority and Stadium Manager staff meetings and corresponding summaries for the period of April 1 to June 30, 2024.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Becker, seconded by
Boardmember Hardy, to note and file the quarterly report on Stadium Authority and Stadium Manager staff meetings and corresponding summaries for the period of April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Aye:
Boardmember Watanabe, Boardmember Chahal, Boardmember
Hardy, Boardmember Park, Boardmember Jain, Vice Chair Becker, and Chair Gillmor
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4.B 24-835 Adopt the Stadium Authority’s Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for Designated Positions as Required by the Political Reform Act and Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution amending the Stadium Authority Conflict of Interest Code required by the Political Reform Act and Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Becker, seconded by
Boardmember Hardy, to adopt Resolution No. 24-1(SA) amending the Stadium Authority Conflict of Interest Code required by the Political Reform Act and Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
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Aye: Boardmember Watanabe, Boardmember Chahal, Boardmember Hardy, Boardmember Park, Boardmember Jain, Vice Chair Becker, and Chair Gillmor
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Akos Szoboszlay expressed concerns regarding bike lanes prohibition.
Lakshin expressed concerns regarding political freedom and expression.
Howard Gibbins thanked City staff for their hard work regarding vendor permits.
Satish Chandra (additional time given by Geetanjali) mourned the loss of Jose Zamora and expressed concerns regarding negative political attacks.
Mary Grizzle spoke about downtown development.
Brian Darby spoke about people with mental health struggles.
Albert Gonzalez spoke about mental health in school and the recent election.
Harbir Bhatia spoke about moving forward after the election. 24-1183
Public Presentations
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
None.
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5. 24-1040 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 (Continued from October 8, 2024)
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.
Councilmember Chahal recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest as he owns property within 1000 ft of the subject property.
Councilmember Park noted that he would be leaving the meeting. He provided some comments and left the dias at 8:33 PM.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Chief Electric Utility Officer Pineda who provided a Powerpoint prsentation on the115 kV Transmission Line Project.
Gabor Mezei (Principal Scientist, Exponent) and Gary Johnson (Senior Managing Scientist, Exponent) provided a Powerpoint presentation on electromagnetic fields.
Council comments and questions followed.
Chief Electric Utility Officer Pineda, Gabor Mezei (Principal Scientist, Exponent) and Gary Johnson (Senior Managing Scientist,
Exponent) responded to Council questions.
Public Comments: Satish Chandra
Tadinada)
Corina Tyagi
Rachana Ramesh
Dyuti Batchu
Prashant Tiwari (additional time given by Ishoon)
Preetika Tiwari (additional time given by Meesha)
Kanupriya
Shankar Pandravada (additional time given by Harini
Anika Andrujuta
Manjunath Jagannatathrao
Vandana Gupta
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Aarna Agrawal
Siara
Richika (additional time given by Vik Sharma)
Usha Ganesh
Hamesh
Praneet Mungara
Simple
Neelam D
Harbir Bhatia
Suneet
James O'Connor
Sharath
Saurabh Sharma
Ramiya Venkatachalam
Linda
Edward Strine
Chief Electric Utility Officer Pineda addressed some of the comments that came up during Public Comments.
Council questions and comments followed.
Chief Electric Utility Pineda addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Jain, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 24-9386 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.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Jain, and Mayor Gillmor
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Nay: Vice Mayor Becker1 -
Absent: Councilmember Park1 -
Recused: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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Mayor/Chair Gillmor called a recess at 11:10 PM and reconvened the meeting at 11:30 PM.
6. 24-921 Public Hearing: Actions on a Rezone from PD - Planned Development to HI - Heavy Industrial and Variance for the Property Located at 2201 Lafayette Street to Allow Reestablishment of Industrial Uses for a Product Engineering Development and Manufacturing Business
Recommendation:
Alternatives 1 & 4
1. Determine that the Project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines;
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Rezone from Planned Development (PD) to Heavy Industrial (HI) for the property located at 2201 Lafayette Street, subject to conditions of approval; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving the Variance for a reduction in parking spaces, including the required findings.
Mayor Gillmor opened the Public Hearing.
City Manager Grogan gave some opening remarks and introduced Acting Director of Community Development Brilliot who provided a Powerpoint presentation regarding a rezone application for the property located at 2201 Lafayette Street.
Council comments and questions followed.
Acting Director of Community Development Brilliot addressed Council questions.
John Ha provided a verbal presentation on behalf of the applicant.
Public Comment: Linda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Becker, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Park1 -
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Acting Director of Community Development Brilliot and John Ha addressed questions from the public.
Council questions followed.
Acting Director of Community Development Brilliot and City Attorney Googins addressed Council questions.
Council discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Jain, to (1) determine that the Project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines; (2) adopt Resolution No. 24-9387 approving the Rezone from Planned Development (PD) to Heavy Industrial (HI) for the property located at 2201 Lafayette Street, subject to conditions of approval; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 24-
9388 approving the variance for a reduction in parking spaces, including the required findings.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
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7. 24-512 Action on Resolutions Accepting the Benton Street Bikeway Planning Study, Selecting a Preferred Design Concept and, as Appropriate, Taking Related Actions Regarding Parking and Curb Modifications Recommendation:
Alternative 1, 2b, 3a, 4b, and 5.
1. Adopt a resolution accepting the Benton Street Bikeway Planning Study;
2b. Approve roadway concept Two Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes, Parking on Both Sides for the 60-foot-wide section of Benton Street; 3a. Approve roadway concept Two Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes, Center Turn Lane, Parking on Both Sides for the 64-foot-wide section of Benton Street;
4b. Approve roadway concept Bicycle Boulevard with Speed Humps/Cushions, Parking on Both Sides for the 38-foot-wide section and waive the requirements of the NTCP related to Daily Traffic Volumes, Roadway Type, Emergency and Transit Routes, and 70% and 100% neighborhood approval requirements for the installation of speed humps/cushions; and
5. Adopt a resolution establishing no parking zones as necessary on Benton Street between Dunford Way and Lincoln Street.
City Manager Grogan gave opening remarks and introduced Assistant Director of Public Works Liw who gave a Powerpoint presentation on the Benton Street Bikeway Planning Study.
Council comments and questions followed.
Assistant Public Works Director Liw addressed Council questions.
Public Comments: C. Roy Novak
Charles
Charlotte
Sylvester Ramirez
Gita
Betsy Megas
Sharlene Liu
Jeff Houston
Gavin Achtemeier
Tom
Diane Harrison
Public Speaker
Assistant Director of Public Works Liw responded to questions from the public.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
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Councilmember Jain, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 24-9389 accepting the Benton Street Bikeway Planning Study; (2b) approve roadway concept Two Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes, Parking on Both Sides for the 60-foot-wide section of Benton Street; (3a) approve roadway concept Two Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes, Center Turn Lane, Parking on Both Sides for the 64-foot-wide section of Benton Street; (4b) approve roadway concept Bicycle Boulevard with Speed Humps/Cushions, Parking on Both Sides for the 38-foot-wide section and waive the requirements of the NTCP related to Daily Traffic Volumes, Roadway Type, Emergency and Transit Routes, and 70% and 100% neighborhood approval requirements for the installation of speed humps/cushions; and (5) adopt Resolution No. 24-
9390 establishing no parking zones as necessary on Benton Street between Dunford Way and Lincoln Street.
Aye: Councilmember Watanabe, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Becker, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Park1 -
REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030
REQUESTS
Vice Mayor Becker congratulated Kelly Cox and Albert Gonzalez for their election win.
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
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ADJOURNMENT
Report from the City Manager on the Request to Provide Information Regarding State of the City
City Manager Grogan provided a Powerpoint presentation on the State of the City Address.
Mayor Gillmor gave some remarks on the State of the City Address.
The meeting was adjourn at 1:30 AM in memory of Michael De Young.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor/Chair Becker, to adjourn the meeting.
Aye: 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
6 -
Absent: 1 - Council /Boardmember Park
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24-1184 Adjournment of the November 12, 2024, Council & Authorities Concurrent Meeting
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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