City of Santa Clara
Joint Meeting Agenda of the
City Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board
Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
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Santa Clara, CA 95050
7:00 PMTuesday, December 3, 2024
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Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Recognition of High School Students Andrew Lam, Aayna Dash, Asmi Sawant, Aanya Mishra, Mithil Patil, and Anav Bordia for Community Service Projects
24-1167
CONSENT CALENDAR
[Items listed on the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine and will be adopted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
the items on the CONSENT CALENDAR unless discussion is requested by a member of the Council, staff, or
public. If so requested, that item will be removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR and considered under CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION.]
2.A Action on the October 29, 2024 Special City Council Meeting Minutes, November 12, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority
Meeting Minutes, and
November 19, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting Minutes.
24-1207
Approve the meeting minutes of:
October 29, 2024 Special City Council Meeting
Minutes,
November 12, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities
Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting Minutes,
November 19, 2024 Joint Council and Authorities
Concurrent & Stadium Authority Meeting Minutes.
Recommendation:
2.B Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes24-22
Note and file the Minutes of:
Youth Commission - October 8, 2024
Audit Committee - September 17, 2024
Recommendation:
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2.C Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for September 2024 and Approve the Related Budget Amendments 24-1075
1. Note and file the Monthly Financial Status Reports
and Monthly Investment Reports for September
2024 as presented; and
2. Approve the FY 2024/25 Budget Amendments in
the following funds (as detailed in the Fiscal
Section of the staff report and Attachment 3 to the
staff report):
a. In the General Fund, with a net impact of
$148,785;
b. In the Fire Operating Grant Trust Fund,
with a net impact of $31,125;
c. In the Public Donations Fund, with a net
impact of $3,132; and
d. In the Storm Drain Capital Fund, with a
net impact of $0.
Recommendation:
2.D Action on the City of Santa Clara Audited Annual
Comprehensive
Financial Report and Audited Silicon Valley
Power Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, as Recommended by the Audit Committee
24-832
Note and file, as recommended by the Audit
Committee:
1. The audited City of Santa Clara Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal
year ended June 30, 2024; and
2. The audited City of Santa Clara Electric Utility
Enterprise Fund (Silicon Valley Power) Financial
Statements for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
Recommendation:
2.E Action to Approve an Accounts Receivable Collections and Write-Off Policy
24-1125
Approve the attached Accounts Receivable
Collections and Write-Off Policy.
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2.F Action on the Award of Purchase Orders with an Aggregate Total of
$5,665,000 for Vehicles and Equipment for the Public
Works, Fire, Police, Silicon Valley Power, Water & Sewer Utilities, and Parks & Recreation Departments, Funded by Amounts Previously Approved in the City’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25
24-1410
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute purchase orders for vehicles
and equipment for the Public Works, Fire, Police,
Silicon Valley Power, Water & Sewer Utilities,
and Parks & Recreation Departments, through
Sourcewell and the California Department of
General Services cooperative purchasing
agreements, with Municipal Maintenance
Equipment, Inc., Downtown Ford, Golden State
Fire Apparatus, Altec Industries, Inc., and
Peterson Tractor, on the terms and in the
amounts presented, in a total aggregate amount
not-to-exceed $5,665,000 (inclusive of taxes,
fees, and a 5% contingency), in final forms
approved by the City Attorney.
Recommendation:
2.G Action on Purchase Order with Insight Public Sector for FLOCK Automated License Plate Reader Systems
24-661
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute
purchase orders with Insight Public Sector, through the Omnia Partners cooperative purchasing agreement,
for the lease and/or purchase of FLOCK ALPR
cameras, software enhancements, subscription
services, and professional services, with a total
aggregate amount not-to-exceed $735,900 to cover
all cameras and services through November 23, 2028,
subject to the appropriation of funds and in a final form approved by the City Attorney.
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2.H Action on an Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Design Professional Services for the Uncontrolled
Crosswalks Improvements - Phase II Project
24-1596
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to
execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc. for design professional services
for the Uncontrolled Crosswalks Improvements -
Phase II Project with maximum compensation
not-to-exceed $368,920, in a final form approved
by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute amendments to the agreement to make
modifications as needed, including time
extensions, subject to the compensation limit and
appropriation of funds, in final forms approved by
the City Attorney.
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2.I Action on an Agreement with InfoSend, Inc. for Bill Print and Mail Services
24-1070
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to
negotiate and execute an agreement with
InfoSend, Inc. (Agreement) for print and mail
services, for an initial one-year term starting on
January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31,
2025, with a maximum compensation of $200,000,
to be funded by the General Fund, subject to the
review 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 scope of
services, (b) adjust rates consistent with market
standards, (c) exercise up to six one-year
extension options, (d) make other no cost
amendments, and (e) increase the maximum
compensation by up to $1,754,081 for a total
maximum compensation of $1,954,081 over the
seven-year period, ending on December 31, 2031,
subject to the appropriation of funds and review
and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
3. Authorize the payment of pass-through postage
costs to InfoSend, Inc., which will be charged to the
City at the lowest possible United States Postal
Service (USPS) rates, estimated at approximately
$300,000 per year, subject to adjustments based
on USPS rate increases and the actual volume of
mail sent.
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2.J Action on an Equipment Rental Agreement and Related Documents
with Global Rental Co., Inc. for Equipment Rental for
Silicon Valley Power
24-1050
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute
an Equipment Rental Agreement and related
documents with Global Rental Co., Inc. for Silicon
Valley Power under the Sourcewell cooperative
purchasing agreement, through June 11, 2028,
with a total maximum compensation of up to $2.5
million, subject to the appropriation of funds and
review 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 (1) rent additional
equipment and vehicles; and (2) purchase vehicle
and equipment rentals, subject to appropriation of
funds and review and approval as to form by the
City Attorney.
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2.K Action on a Purchase and Sale Agreement With
Dollinger-Lafayette
Associates to Acquire the Improved Property
Located at 2900-2930 Lafayette Street in Santa Clara for Use by Silicon Valley Power for a Purchase Price of $5.5 Million and Related Budget Amendment
24-1117
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase
and Sale Agreement (Agreement) with
Dollinger-Lafayette Associates for 2900-2930
Lafayette Street in the amount of $5.5 Million for
use by Silicon Valley Power, in substantially the
form presented subject to the review and final
approval as to form by the City Attorney;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take
any necessary actions to implement and
administer the Agreement, including, acceptance
of a grant deed on behalf of the City; and
3. Approve the FY 2024/25 budget amendment in the
Electric Utility Fund to increase the Electric
Department (Capital Outlay) appropriation and
decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance in
the amount of $5.5 million (five affirmative
Council votes required for the use of unused
balances).
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2.L Action on Award of Contract for the Lick Mill Blvd Pedestrian Beacon
Upgrade and Monroe St - Los Padres Blvd Traffic
Signal Modification Project to Sposeto Engineering, Inc. and Related Budget Amendment
24-982
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. Award the Public Works Contract for the Lick Mill
Blvd Pedestrian Beacon Upgrade and Monroe St -
Los Padres Blvd Traffic Signal Modification
Project to Sposeto Engineering, Inc., the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount
of $644,666 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 $96,700 for a total
project budget not-to-exceed amount of $741,366,
in final forms approved by the City Attorney; and
4. Approve the following FY 2024/25 budget
amendment in the Streets and Highways Capital
Fund to reallocate funding from the Lick Mill
Pedestrian Beacons Upgrade Project in the
amount of $500,000 to the Monroe - Los Padres
Traffic Signal Modification Project (majority
affirmative Council votes required).
Recommendation:
2.M Action to Approve a Resolution Establishing a Citywide Payment Acceptance
and Processing Fees Policy to Charge Processing
Fees and Set Transaction Limits
24-678
Approve a Resolution Establishing a Payment
Acceptance and Processing Fees Policy.
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2.N Action on a Resolution to Set the Regular Meeting Schedules and
Dates for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2025
24-885
Adopt a resolution setting the regular meeting
schedules and dates for the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2025.
Recommendation:
2.O Note and File the List of Designated City Employees who are Subject
to Post-Employment Restrictions Pursuant to City Code
Chapter 2.145
24-1032
Note and File the List of Designated City Employees
who shall be subject to post-employment restrictions
pursuant to Santa Clara City Code, Chapter 2.145 for
the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.
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2.P Action on Delegation of Authority to the City Manager to Negotiate
and Execute Amendments to Agreements for Design
Professional Services for Silicon Valley Power’s System Capacity Expansion Planning Including Plan Implementation and General Consulting Services
24-1123
1. Subject to the appropriation of funds and review
and approval as to form by the City Attorney,
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute amendments to the Agreements for
Design Professional Services (Master
Agreements) for Silicon Valley Power’s System
Expansion Plan for an additional aggregate
maximum compensation of $20 million for a new
aggregate maximum compensation of $100
million funded by the Electric Utility Capital Fund
and allocated as SVP may require with (a) 1898 &
Co., (b) TRC Solutions, Inc., (c) Electrical
Consultants, Inc., (d) AECOM Technical Services,
Inc., (e) Stantec Consulting Services Inc., (f)
Advisian Worley Group, (g) Leidos Engineering,
LLC, (h) Flynn Resource Consultants, Inc. and (i)
EN Engineering LLC.); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take any actions as
necessary to implement and administer the Master
Agreements and to negotiate and execute
amendments to those agreements to (a) add or
delete services with their scope of services; (b)
adjust future rates; and (c) extend the terms of the
Master Agreements to complete projects initiated
during the authorized term, subject to budget
appropriations and approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
Recommendation:
2.Q Action on Resolutions Approving the Cultural Commission, Youth
Commission, and Parks & Recreation Commission 2025
Calendar of Meetings
24-1127
Adopt Resolutions setting the Parks & Recreation
Commission, Cultural Commission, and Youth
Commission regular meeting dates for the 2025
calendar year.
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2.R Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Final Version of the Responsible AI Pledge at the upcoming GovAI Coalition Summit 24-1193
Authorize the Mayor to sign the final version of the
Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pledge
proposed by the GovAI Coalition Summit being held
December 4 - 6.
Recommendation:
2.S Informational Report Regarding Bi-Annual Project Status Report of the GIS Services Program
24-1035
Note and file the Bi-annual Status Report on the GIS
Service Program.
Recommendation:
2.T Action to Authorize the Use of City Water Forces to Install a Backflow Prevention Device at 471 Perry Court.
24-1119
Approve the use of City Water forces for water utility
upgrades at 471 Perry Court based on findings
presented that such work can be performed better and
more economically by City forces.
Recommendation:
2.U Action to Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2074 to
Approve a Development Agreement Between the City of
Santa Clara and Kylli, Inc. for the Property Located at 4995 Patrick Henry Drive and 3005 Democracy Way, Santa Clara 24-1206
Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No.
2074 approving a Development Agreement between
the City of Santa Clara and Kylli, Inc. for the property located at 4995 Patrick Henry Drive and 3005
Democracy Way, Santa Clara.
Recommendation:
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3. Action on the Stadium Manager’s Request for Approval of an Agreement with Jones Sign Co. Inc. to Replace the Naming Rights Signage at Levi’s Stadium (Levi's Naming Rights
Signage Refurbishment/Replacement CapEx Project) and
Approve Related Budget Amendment
24-1101
1. Approve a budget amendment for the Levi's
Naming Rights Signage
Refurbishment/Replacement line item in the
Stadium Authority FY 2024/25 CapEx Budget to
increase the budget by $1,026,082 from the
Capital Budget Ending Fund Balance, for a total
budget amount of $3,861,082;
2. Approve the Stadium Manager’s request to award
a one-time agreement to Jones Sign Co. Inc. in the
amount of $3,978,555.87 to replace the four (4)
Naming Rights signs at Levi’s Stadium (Levi's
Naming Rights Signage
Refurbishment/Replacement CapEx Project),
pursuant to the First Amendment to the Naming
Rights Agreement with Levi Strauss & Co. and
Levi’s Stadium Naming Rights Extension and
Enhanced Signage Project Implementation
Agreement with Forty Niners SC Stadium
Company LLC;
3. Authorize the Stadium Manager to execute any
and all documents associated with, and necessary
for the award, completion, and acceptance of the
project, in a form substantially similar to
Attachment 5; and
4. Authorize the Stadium Manager to execute change
orders for the agreement up to $397,855.59, for a
total not to exceed amount of $4,376,411.46.
5. Authorize the Stadium Manager to select an
additional extended warranty period and execute
up to a full ten-year stand-alone parts warranty for
signage materials at the additional cost of
$229,840.87.
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
4. Public Hearing: Action on an Appeal of the Planning
Commission’s Denial
of a Variance and Conditional Use Permit
(PLN22-00282) for the Construction of a New Four-Story, 111,978 Square Foot Data Center at 1231 Comstock Street 24-1198
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1. Adopt a Resolution adopting the Initial Study,
Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program.
2. Sustain the Appeal and Adopt a Resolution
approving a Conditional Use Permit for the
demolition of the existing building and the
construction of a new four-story, 111,978 square
foot data center at 1231 Comstock, subject to
findings and conditions of approval.
3. Sustain the Appeal and Adopt a Resolution
approving the Variance to height, parking, and
front setback for the new four-story, 111,978
square foot data center at 1231 Comstock, subject
to findings and conditions of approval.
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5. Action on FY 2023/24 Budget Year-End Report and Approve the Related Budget Amendments
24-831
1. Note and file the FY 2023/24 Budget Year-End
Report.
2. Establish a Certified Unified Program Agency
(CUPA) Fund to account for CUPA-related
activities to be managed by the Fire Department.
3. Approve the FY 2023/24 Budget Amendments to
address necessary budget ratifications totaling
$1,590,060 in 10 funds as set forth in Attachment
1 of this report ( five affirmative Council votes
required for revenue actions and the use of
unused balances as noted for each item in
Attachment 1).
4. Approve the FY 2024/25 Budget Amendments, as
set forth in Attachment 2. This includes actions in
the General Fund to distribute excess funding from
the close-out of FY 2023/24 and actions to
recognize FEMA reimbursements and Stadium
settlement revenue, as detailed below (five
affirmative Council votes required to
appropriate additional revenue and for the
use of unused balances):
a. Increase the Budget Stabilization Reserve
in the amount of $7,525,130, offset by an
increase to the Beginning Fund Balance, a
decrease in expenditures, and transfers
from other funds;
b. Increase the Pension Stabilization Reserve
in the amount of $5,379,912, offset by an
increase to the Beginning Fund Balance;
c. Increase the Non-Departmental budget by
$1,000,000 for General Obligation Bond
Implementation, offset by an increase to the
Beginning Fund Balance;
d. Increase the Human Resources
Department budget by $343,000, offset by
an increase to the Beginning Fund Balance;
e. Increase the City Clerk’s Office budget by
$82,000, offset by an increase to the
Beginning Fund Balance;
f. Increase the Transfer to the General
Government Capital Fund for the FHRMS
Update Project in the amount of
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$1,000,000, offset by an increase to the
Beginning Fund Balance;
g. Increase the Transfer to the Public
Buildings Capital Fund for the Building
Parking Lot Improvements Project in the
amount of $216,000 to fund the library
concrete sidewalk replacement project,
offset by an increase to the Beginning Fund
Balance;
h. Increase the Transfer to the Public
Buildings Capital Fund and establish the
Commerce/Peddler’s Plaza Maintenance
Project in the amount of $429,894 to fund
the maintenance of the two properties,
offset by an increase to the Beginning Fund
Balance;
i. Increase the Transfer from the Other City
Operating Grant Trust Fund in the amount of
$8,135 to return unused funding related to
Covid-19 and to close out the Tobacco
Free Cities Grant Program, offset by an
increase to the Budget Stabilization
Reserve;
j. Increase the Transfer from the Public Works
Capital Projects Management Fund in the
amount of $162,667 to return savings,
offset by an increase to the Budget
Stabilization Reserve;
k. Increase the Transfer from the General
Government Capital Fund in the amount of
$84,237 to return capital project savings
and increase the Capital Projects Reserve
by $84,237;
l. Increase the Transfer from the Parks and
Recreation Capital Fund in the amount of
$2,642 to return capital project savings and
increase the Capital Projects Reserve by
$2,642;
m. Increase the Transfer from the Streets and
Highways Capital Fund in the amount of
$11,576 to return capital project savings
and increase the Capital Projects Reserve
by $11,576;
n. Establish a transfer to the newly established
Fire CUPA Fund in the amount of $392,826
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to track all CUPA-related activities
separately,
offset by an increase to the
Beginning Fund Balance;
o. Decrease the Commerce/Peddler’s Plaza
carryover in the City Manager’s Office in the
amount of $1,000,000, offset by an
increase to the Budget Stabilization
Reserve;
p. Increase the Transfer to the Patrick Henry
Infrastructure Improvement Fund in the
amount of $4,266, offset by an increase to
the Beginning Fund Balance;
q. Recognize Beginning Fund Balance -
Restricted for Prepayments in the amount
of $93,892 and increase the Public Works
Department appropriation for remaining
developer deposits for third party plan
review and inspections;
r. Recognize Stadium settlement revenue in
the amount of $7,324,722 and increase the
Budget Stabilization Reserve by
$7,324,722;
s. Recognize a Transfer from the Other City
Departments Operating Grant Trust Fund in
the amount of $1,356,446 to recognize
FEMA reimbursements for Covid-related
expenses and increase the Budget
Stabilization Reserve by $1,356,446; and
t. Increase the Unrestricted Ending Fund
Balance by $2,400,000 to set aside funds
to address funding needs that arise during
FY 2024/25.
5. Add 1.0 Division Manager and 1.0 Management
Analyst in the Human Resources Department to
support the City’s safety program, employee
wellness, and the workers’ compensation
program.
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6. Action on Approval of Cost-of-Living Salary Adjustment for City Attorney; Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Employment
Agreement with City Attorney Glen Googins; Adoption of a Resolution Updating the Unclassified Salary Plan for Position of City Attorney
24-1213
1. Approve, and authorize Mayor to sign, Amendment
No. 1 to the Employment Agreement with City
Attorney Glen R. Googins;
2. Approve cost-of-living salary adjustment for City
Attorney of 3.25% retroactive to March 1, 2024,
resulting in a new annual salary of $356,212.50 (to
take effect on December 22, 2024), and a
retroactive payment of $9,099.38;
3. Adopt a Resolution updating the Unclassified
Salary Plan reflecting the new annual salary for the
position of City Attorney to satisfy the requirements
of California Code of Regulations Section 570.5,
effective December 22, 2024.
Recommendation:
7. Action on Recommendations from the Governance and Ethics Committee to
Amend Council Policy 049 ("Community Grant
Policy")
24-893
Adopt a resolution approving amendments to Council
Policy 049 (“Community Grant Policy”) that enhance
grant eligibility requirements and criteria, promote
accountability/increased protections for the City, and
expand post event requirements for grant recipients.
Recommendation:
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ADJOURNMENT
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Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Stadium Authority Board Meeting