5:30 PM Hybrid Meeting
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03/25/2025
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5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor Gillmor called the Closed Session to order at 5:31 PM.
Confirmation of Quorum
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel confirmed a quorum and noted that Councilmember Chahal would be participating remotely under the "Just Cause" Provisions of AB 2449.
1. 25-351 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 5:32 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 7:02 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Council/Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council/Boardmember Hardy recited the Statement of Values.
Roll Call
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimentel recited the AB23 announcement and Statement of Behavioral Standards.
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimentel also noted that any registered Lobbyist speaking during the Public Meeting will need to identify themselves and whom they represent.
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Council/Boardmember Albert Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Raj Chahal, Council/Boardmember Karen Hardy, Council/Boardmember Kevin Park, Council/Boardmember Suds Jain, Vice Mayor/Chair Kelly Cox, and Mayor/Chair Lisa M. Gillmor
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REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
Mayor Gillmor reported that there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
Mayor Gillmor noted that Item 9 regarding a General Plan Amendment to Incorporate the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Program into the Safety Element of the City's General Plan would be continued to a later meeting.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
2.A 25-135 Proclamation of March as Youth Arts Month
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed March 2025 as Youth Arts Month.
Sofia Fojas (Arts Coordinator, Santa Clara County Office of Education) and Chandra Henry (Coordinator of Arts, Libraries and Instructional Resources) accepted the proclamation and provided some remarks.
Council comments followed.
2.B 25-136 Proclamation of March as Red Cross Month
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed March 2025 as Red Cross Month.
Reagan Lund (Executive Director, American Red Cross) accepted the proclamation and provided some remarks.
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Mayor/Chair Gillmor noted that she will recuse herself from Item 3.G regarding Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with Wallace Roberts and Todd, LLC for Downtown Precise Plan Infrastructure Fee Services due to a conflict of interest as her business office is within the Downtown Precise Plan.
Vice Mayor/Chair Cox pulled Item 3.F regarding agreements with Arini Geographics, LLC and Lynx Technologies for Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) Professional Services and noted that she will recuse herself from Item 3.G regarding Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with Wallace Roberts and Todd, LLC for Downtown Precise Plan Infrastructure Fee Services due to a conflict of interest with her employment at Santa Clara University.
Council/Boardmember Jain pulled Item 4.B regarding the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Jain, seconded by Council/Boardmember Gonzalez, to approve the Consent Calendar (except Items 3.F and 4.B).
Aye:
Council/Boardmember Albert Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Raj Chahal, Council/Boardmember Karen Hardy, Council/Boardmember Kevin Park, Council/Boardmember Suds Jain, Vice Mayor/Chair Kelly Cox, and Mayor/Chair Lisa M. Gillmor
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3.A 25-371 Action on the March 4, 2025 Special City Council and Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes and March 11, 2025 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board
Meeting Minutes.
Recommendation: Approve the meeting minutes of the March 4, 2025 Special City Council and Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting and March 11, 2025 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to approve the meeting minutes of the March 4, 2025 Special City Council and Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting and March 11, 2025 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board
Meeting.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.B 25-06 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Audit Committee - November 21, 2024
Planning Commission - February 19, 2025
Station Area Task Force - September 19, 2024
Station Area Task Force - October 17, 2024
Station Area Task Force - November 21, 2024
Neighborhood University Relations Committee - July 11, 2024 Historical and Landmarks Commission - February 6, 2025
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to note and file the minutes of: Audit Committee - November 21, 2024; Planning Commission - February 19, 2025; Station Area Task Force - September 19, 2024; Station Area Task Force - October 17, 2024; Station Area Task Force - November 21, 2024; Neighborhood University Relations Committee - July 11, 2024; and Historical and Landmarks Commission - February 6, 2025.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.C 25-65
Action on the City of Santa Clara Public Facilities Financing Corporation Federal and State Income Tax Exempt Reporting for Fiscal Year 2023/24 Recommendation:
Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to file the 2023 Internal Revenue Service Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) and the State of California Form 199 (Exempt Organization Annual Information Return) on behalf of the City of Santa Clara Public Facilities Financing Corporation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to file the 2023 Internal Revenue Service Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) and the State of California Form 199 (Exempt Organization Annual Information Return) on behalf of the City of Santa Clara Public Facilities Financing Corporation.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.D 25-245 Action on the City of Santa Clara Federally Funded Grants’ Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Recommendation: Note and file the City of Santa Clara Single Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2024, as recommended by the City Council Audit Committee.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to note and file the City of Santa Clara Single Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2024, as recommended by the City Council Audit Committee.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.E 25-75 Action on Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Amendments to Agreements with Electrical Maintenance Consultants, Brush Americas, and Mitsubishi Powers Americas, Inc. for Generator Maintenance Services
Recommendation:
1. Determine the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute amendments to agreements with Electrical Maintenance Consultants, Brush Americas, and Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. for generator maintenance services to increase the aggregate maximum
compensation by $7,000,000 for a revised aggregate maximum compensation not-to-exceed $10,000,000, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the agreements as amended and negotiate and execute future amendment(s) to (1) add or delete services, (2) adjust future rates based on market conditions, (3) make de minimis revisions, (4) extend the term for up to five additional years until February 27, 2032, in such increments as determined by the City Manager, subject to the appropriation of funds and the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to (1) determine the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute amendments to agreements with Electrical Maintenance Consultants, Brush Americas, and Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. for generator maintenance services to increase the aggregate maximum
compensation by $7,000,000 for a revised aggregate maximum compensation not-to-exceed $10,000,000, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (3) authorize the City Manager or designee to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the agreements as amended and negotiate and execute future amendment(s) to (a) add or delete services, (b) adjust future rates based on market conditions, (c) make de minimis revisions, (d) extend the term for up to five additional years until February 27, 2032, in such increments as determined by the City Manager, subject to the appropriation of funds and the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.G 25-209
Action on Amendment No. 5 with Wallace Roberts and Todd, LLC for Downtown Precise Plan Infrastructure Fee Services to Extend the Term until December 31, 2025
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with Wallace Roberts and Todd, LLC (WRT) for the Downtown Specific Plan to extend the term until December 31, 2025, in a final form approved by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with Wallace Roberts and Todd, LLC (WRT) for the Downtown Specific Plan to extend the term until December 31, 2025, in a final form approved by the City Attorney.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, and Councilmember Jain
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3.H 25-280 Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Small Cell Attachment Agreement with GTE Mobilenet of California Limited Partnership, D/B/A Verizon Wireless.
Recommendation:
1. Determine the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Small Cell Attachment Agreement (Agreement) with GTE Mobilenet of California Limited Partnership, D/B/A Verizon Wireless; and
3. 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 as amended to (a) maintain consistency with local, state, or federal regulations or make other necessary or advisable changes; (b) adjust future fees and rates; and (c) exercise an option to extend the term through March 31, 2040, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to (1) determine the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Small Cell Attachment Agreement (Agreement) with GTE Mobilenet of California Limited Partnership, D/B/A Verizon Wireless; and (3) 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 as amended to (a) maintain consistency with local, state, or federal regulations or make other necessary or advisable changes; (b) adjust future fees and rates; and (c) exercise an option to extend the term through March 31, 2040, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.I 25-221 Action on Authorizing the Use of City Electric Forces for Public Works at San Tomas Expressway at Cabrillo Avenue, Monroe Street, and Walsh Avenue
Recommendation:
1. Determine that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and
2. Declare and determine in accordance with Section 1310 of the City Charter that the public works located at San Tomas Expressway at Cabrillo Avenue, Monroe Street, and Walsh Avenue are better performed by the City with its own employees based on the information set forth in this Report to Council and authorize the performance of the public works consistent with this authorization.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to (1) determine that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and (2) declare and determine in accordance with Section 1310 of the City Charter that the public works located at San Tomas Expressway at Cabrillo Avenue, Monroe Street, and Walsh Avenue are better performed by the City with its own employees based on the information set forth in the Report to Council and authorize the performance of the public works consistent with this authorization.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.J 25-98
Action on the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) Recommendation: Accept the General Plan Annual Progress Report as presented by staff for submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to accept the General Plan Annual Progress Report for submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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4.A 25-286 Action on Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for the Month of January 2025 Recommendation: Approve the list of Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for January 2025.
A motion was made by Boardmember Jain, seconded by
Boardmember Gonzalez, to approve the list of Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for January 2025.
Aye:
Boardmember Gonzalez, Boardmember Chahal, Boardmember
Hardy, Boardmember Park, Boardmember Jain, Vice Chair Cox, and Chair Gillmor
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4.C 25-1092 Action on Proposed Agreement with ABM Industry Groups, LLC for Janitorial 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 ABM Industry Groups, LLC for janitorial services at Levi’s Stadium, for an initial three-year term, commencing on April 1, 2025 and ending on March 31, 2028, in a form approved by the Stadium Authority Counsel, and subject to budget appropriations;
2. Authorize the Stadium Manager to amend the agreement with ABM Industry Groups, LLC, as needed, to memorialize all fee increases and/or to include any additional equipment that is necessary for ABM’s services that is listed in Exhibit B-1 following the terms and conditions for Annual Fee Increases set forth under Exhibit B of the agreement, subject to budget appropriations, and after approval by the Stadium Authority Executive Director; and
3. Authorize the Stadium Manager to exercise up to two one-year options to extend the agreement through March 31, 2030 under the same terms and conditions, including those for Annual Fee Increases under Exhibit B of the agreement, subject to budget appropriations, and after approval by the Stadium Authority Executive Director.
A motion was made by Boardmember Jain, seconded by
Boardmember Gonzalez, to (1) approve the Stadium Manager’s request to execute an agreement with ABM Industry Groups, LLC for janitorial services at Levi’s Stadium, for an initial three-year term, commencing on April 1, 2025 and ending on March 31, 2028, in a form approved by the Stadium Authority Counsel, and subject to budget appropriations; (2) authorize the Stadium Manager to amend the agreement with ABM Industry Groups, LLC, as needed, to memorialize all fee increases and/or to include any additional equipment that is necessary for ABM’s services that is listed in Exhibit B-1 following the terms and conditions for Annual Fee Increases set forth under Exhibit B of the agreement, subject to budget appropriations, and after approval by the Stadium Authority Executive Director; and (3) authorize the Stadium Manager to exercise up to two one-year options to extend the agreement through March 31, 2030 under the same terms and conditions, including those for Annual Fee Increases under Exhibit B of the agreement, subject to budget appropriations, and after approval by the Stadium Authority Executive Director.
Aye:
Boardmember Gonzalez, Boardmember Chahal, Boardmember
Hardy, Boardmember Park, Boardmember Jain, Vice Chair Cox, and Chair Gillmor
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Akos Szoboszlay spoke regarding pedestrian prohibition on expressways.
By consensus, the Council referred staff to follow up on pedestrian prohibition on expressways.
Howard Gibbins spoke regarding upcoming events.
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5. 25-166 Public Hearing: Actions to Allow the Development of 1,792 Residential Units and Associated On- and Off-Site Improvements on Property Located at 2518 Mission College Boulevard, including an Addendum to the Freedom Circle Future Focus Area Plan Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map
Recommendation:
Alternatives: 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. Adopt a resolution adopting the Addendum to the Freedom Circle Future Focus Area Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (2022), and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for Santa Clara Park Residential Project at 2518 Mission College Boulevard.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the General Plan text amendment to add a new policy to the Freedom Circle Focus Area to clarify that a Planned Development rezone satisfies the requirement of a comprehensive plan for the project at 2518 Mission College Boulevard.
3. Adopt a resolution approving a rezoning of the project site from High Intensity Office and R & D (HO-RD) to Planned Development (PD) to allow construction of residential development consisting of 1,792 units, 3,500 square feet of retail, 4.225 acres of public parks, landscaping, and on- and off-site improvements at 2518 Mission College Boulevard, subject to conditions of approval.
4. Adopt a resolution approving a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide the land into eight individual lots to serve the proposed development at 2518 Mission College Boulevard, subject to conditions of approval.
Mayor Gillmor opened the Public Hearing.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Director of Community Development Hamid who provided a
Powerpoint presentation.
Council comments and questions followed.
Director of Community Development Hamid, City Manager Grogan and Assistant Director of Public Works Liw addressed Council questions.
Carlene Matchniff (Vice President, Irvine Company) provided a Powerpoint presentation on behalf of the applicant.
Council questions followed.
Carlene Matchniff (Vice President, Irvine Company) and John Jenkins (Senior Vice President, Irvine Company) addressed Council
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questions.
Public Comment: Anne Kepner
Steve Kelly
Jose F. Medeiros
Brian Goldenberg
Mary Grizzle
Ali Sapirman
Robert Fitch
Jaime Vasquez
iphone
Wanda Buck
Dylan O'Connell
Shari Kipp
Jake Wilde
Doug Bloch
Mike Walke
Yimin
Angus L
Kathy Watanabe
Ruben Camacho
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Jain, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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Council discussion ensued.
City Manager Grogan, City Attorney Googins, and Carlene Matchniff (Vice President, Irvine Company) addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 25-9423 adopting the Addendum to the Freedom Circle Future Focus Area Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (2022), and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for Santa Clara Park Residential Project at 2518 Mission College Boulevard; (2) adopt Resolution No. 25-
9424 approving the General Plan text amendment to add a new policy to the Freedom Circle Focus Area to clarify that a Planned Development rezone satisfies the requirement of a comprehensive plan for the project at 2518 Mission College Boulevard; (3) adopt Resolution No. 35-9425 approving a rezoning of the project site from High Intensity Office and R & D (HO-RD) to Planned Development (PD) to allow construction of residential development consisting of 1,792 units, 3,500 square feet of retail, 4.225 acres of public parks, landscaping, and on- and off-site improvements at 2518 Mission College Boulevard, subject to conditions of approval; (4) adopt Resolution No. 25-9426 approving a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide the land into eight individual lots to serve the proposed development at 2518 Mission College
Boulevard, subject to conditions of approval; and (5) hold a study session regarding the proposed traffic light at Hitchborn Drive and Great American Parkway without delaying the project.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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Mayor/Chair Gillmor called for a recess at 9:43 PM and reconvened the meeting at 10:00 PM.
Council/Boardmember Chahal left the meeting at 9:44 PM.
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7. 25-1135 Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Ordering the Abatement of a Nuisance Consisting of Growing Weeds in Association with the County Weed Abatement Program for 2025
Recommendation:
1. Determine the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations;
2. Accept the recommendation from the City’s Code Enforcement for the removal of the 38 properties who have come into compliance from the County’s 2025 Commencement Report;
3. Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Abatement of a Nuisance Consisting of Growing Weeds in the City of Santa Clara on the Identified Parcels (less those properties removed under Recommendation 2) in Accordance with City Code Chapter 8.15 and in Association with the County Weed Abatement Program, for 2023-2024 (Attachment 6).
This item was heard after Item 5.
Mayor Gillmor opened the Public Hearing.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Deputy Fire Chief Panko who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the weed abatement program.
Council questions followed.
Deputy Fire Chief Panko addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, to (1) determine the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; (2) accept the recommendation from the City’s Code Enforcement for the removal of the 38 properties who have come into compliance from the County’s 2025 Commencement Report; (3) adopt Resolution No. 25-9427 ordering the abatement of a nuisance consisting of growing weeds in the City of Santa Clara on the identified parcels (less those properties removed under (2) in accordance with City Code Chapter 8.15 and in association with the County Weed Abatement Program, for 2023-2024; and (4) delegate to staff to determine if 8 properties on the list are in compliance and may be removed or remain on the list.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
6. 25-334
Informational Report on Super Bowl LX - Spring 2025
Recommendation: Note and file this informational report on Super Bowl LX planning efforts.
Executive Director Grogan, Police Captain Fitting, Emergency Services Officer Flamm and Assistant City Manager Baker provided a Powerpoint presentation on Super Bowl LX.
Board comments and questions followed.
Executive Director Grogan, Zaileen Janmohamed (President, Bay Area Host Committee), Stadium Authority Counsel Googins, and Emergency Services Officer Flamm addressed Board questions.
Public Comment: Edward Strine
Jihad Beauchman
A motion was made by Boardmember Hardy, seconded by
Boardmember Jain, to note and file the informational report on Super Bowl LX.
Aye: Boardmember Gonzalez, Boardmember Hardy, Boardmember Park, Boardmember Jain, ViceChair Cox, and Chair Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Boardmember Chahal
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8. 25-258 Public Hearing - Adopt a resolution approving the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) issuance of tax-exempt bonds relating to the financing of a 59-unit multifamily rental housing project for low-income households to be located in the City of Santa Clara, California at 3941 Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Recommendation:
Hold a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act public hearing and adopt a Resolution approving the issuance of up to $50,000,000 in tax-exempt private-activity bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for the benefit CRP Affordable Housing and Community Development LLC.
Mayor Gillmor opened the Public Hearing.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Director of Community Development Department Hamid who
provided a Powerpoint presentation on the housing project located at 3941 Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Jain, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to hold a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act Public Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 25-9428 approving the issuance of up to $50,000,000 in tax-exempt private-activity bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for the benefit CRP Affordable Housing and Community Development LLC.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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9. 25-97 Adoption of a General Plan Amendment to Incorporate the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Program into the Safety Element of the City's General Plan
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Approving a General Plan Amendment to incorporate the Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) and the City of Santa Clara Local Annex into the subsection “Emergency Preparedness” of Section 5.10.5, “Safety Goals and Policies” of the City of Santa Clara 2010-2035 General Plan.
This item was continued to a later meeting.
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3.F 25-1233 Action on Award of Agreements to Arini Geographics, LLC and Lynx Technologies for Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) Professional Services
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Arini Geographics, LLC to provide GIS professional services for an initial four-year term ending April 30, 2029 , with a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $5 ,346,885, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Lynx Technologies to provide GIS professional services for as-needed special projects for an initial four-year term ending April 30, 2029 , with a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $200,000, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee (a) to take necessary actions to implement and administer both agreements , (b) exercise the options to extend the terms for up to four additional one-year terms through April 30, 2033, (c) increase the maximum compensation of the agreement with Arini Geographics, LLC after the initial four-year term by up to $5,685,527 for a revised maximum compensation of $11,032,412 over the eight years, and (d) increase the maximum compensation of the agreement with Lynx Technologies after the initial four-year term by up to $200,000 for a revised maximum compensation of $400,000 over the eight years, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Vice Mayor Cox pulled this item for questions.
Director of Information Technology Garg responded to Council questions.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Cox, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to (1) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Arini Geographics, LLC to provide GIS professional services for an initial four-year term ending April 30, 2029, with a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $5,346,885, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Lynx
Technologies to provide GIS professional services for as-needed special projects for an initial four-year term ending April 30, 2029, with a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $200,000, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval as to form by
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the City Attorney; and (3) authorize the City Manager or designee to (a) take necessary actions to implement and administer both agreements, (b) exercise the options to extend the terms for up to four additional one-year terms through April 30, 2033, (c) increase the maximum compensation of the agreement with Arini
Geographics, LLC after the initial four-year term by up to $5,685,527 for a revised maximum compensation of $11,032,412 over the eight years, and (d) increase the maximum compensation of the agreement with Lynx Technologies after the initial four-year term by up to $200,000 for a revised maximum compensation of $400,000 over the eight years, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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4.B 25-101 Action on the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for Quarter Ending December 31, 2024 and Approve Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation:
1. Note and file the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2024; and
2. Approve the FY 2024/25 Budget Amendments in the Operating Budget in the amount of $8,969,000 to reflect increases in projected revenues and expenses; amendments to the Debt Service Budget in the amount of $675,000 to reflect an increase in projected CFD collections and resulting CFD debt service payments; and amendments to the Capital Budget to increase expenses in the amount of $65,000 offset by a reduction in Ending Fund Balance.
Boardmember Jain pulled this item for questions.
Treasurer Lee and Executive Director Grogan responded to Board questions.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Boardmember Jain, seconded by
Boardmember Hardy, to (1) note and file the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2024; and (2) approve the FY 2024/25 Budget Amendments in the Operating Budget in the amount of $8,969,000 to reflect increases in projected revenues and expenses; amendments to the Debt Service Budget in the amount of $675,000 to reflect an increase in projected CFD collections and resulting CFD debt service payments; and amendments to the Capital Budget to increase expenses in the amount of $65,000 offset by a reduction in Ending Fund Balance.
Vice Mayor Cox reported that the League of California Cities is building a funding request list in support of Super Bowl and World Cup.
Councilmember Jain reported that he attended a geothermal tour on March 19 and attended the CivicWell Policymakers Conference from March 13 through March 15.
Aye: Boardmember Gonzalez, Boardmember Hardy, Boardmember Park, Boardmember Jain, ViceChair Cox, and Chair Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Boardmember Chahal
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None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:22 AM.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Gonzalez, seconded by Council/Boardmember Hardy, to adjourn the meeting.
Aye: Council/Boardmember Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Hardy, Council/Boardmember Park, Council/Boardmember Jain, Vice Mayor/Chair Cox, and Mayor/Chair Gillmor
6 -
Absent: 1 - Council /Boardmember Chahal
The special Council Priority Setting scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, April 3, 2025 in the Redwood Room at the Central Park Library.
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