Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
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Santa Clara, CA 95050
5:00 PMTuesday, July 15, 2025
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Meeting Agenda July 15, 2025
Closed Session - 5:00 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Confirmation of Quorum
1.A Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Gov’t Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Jane
Roe v. Doe 1, et al, Santa Clara County Superior Court
Case No. 22CV409274
25-609
1.B Public Employee Performance Evaluation (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney
Conference with Labor Negotiators (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6(a)
Agency
designated representatives: Councilmembers Jain,
Chahal, and Hardy; City staff members Aracely Azevedo, Sujata Reuter
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
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1.C Conference with Labor Negotiators (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957.6
City
representatives: Jovan D. Grogan, Aracely Azevedo, Marco Mercado, Charles Sakai, Glen R. Googins
Employee Organization(s):
Unit # 10 - Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees Association 25-821
Public Comment
The public may provide comments regarding the Closed Session item(s) just prior to the Council beginning the Closed Session. Closed Sessions are not open to the public.
Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING Call to Order in the Council Chambers
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Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
2. Action on Proposed Formation of a Charter Review Committee to
Conduct Comprehensive Review of the City Charter to
Update, Make Corrections and Better Align the Charter with State Law and Current Best Practices and to Draft a
Comprehensive Charter Amendment for Presentation to the City Council and Possibly the Voters at the November 2026 Election (Deferred from 7-8-2025)
25-806
Review, discuss and provide direction to staff on the
proposed formation of a City Charter Review
Committee to engage in a comprehensive Charter
review and amendment process
Recommendation:
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
3.A Recognition of Santa Clara High School Baseball Team Central Coast Section (CCS) Champs
25-641
3.B Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners on the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee, Cultural Commission, Historical
and Landmarks Commission, Parks and Recreation
Commission, Salary Setting Commission, and Senior Advisory Commission
25-752
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.]
4.A Board, Commission and Committee Minutes25-14
Note and file the Minutes of:
Historical and Landmarks Commission - April 3, 2025
Station Area Task Force - February 20, 2025
Station Area Task Force - April 17, 2025
Recommendation:
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4.B Action on Delegation of Authority to the City Manager to Negotiate
and Execute Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement with
Applied Power Technologies, Inc. for Electrical Power
Monitoring Systems Support and Maintenance Services
25-84
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to
negotiate and execute Amendment No. 7 to the
Agreement with Applied Power Technologies, Inc.
(Agreement) for Electrical Power Monitoring
Systems Support and Maintenance Services to
increase the maximum compensation to
$1,000,000 and extend the term through
December 31, 2031, subject to the appropriation
of funds and approval as to form by the City
Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take any actions
necessary to implement and administer the
Agreement, and negotiate and execute
amendment(s) to (a) add or delete services
associated with the services; (b) adjust future rates
based on market conditions, and (c) make de
minimis changes, subject to appropriation of
funds, and the review and approval as to form by
the City Attorney.
Recommendation:
4.C Action on the Annual Report for FY 2025 for the Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s
National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System 25-533
Note and File the Annual Report for FY 2025 for the
Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Program for
Public Information related to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance
Program’s Community Rating System
Recommendation:
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Stadium Authority Board Meeting
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4.D Action to: (1) Adopt a Resolution of Local Support for the Santa Clara Uncontrolled Crosswalk Phase 2 Project, (2) Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to Accepting the Housing Incentive Pool Grant Program Funding, (3)
Authorize the City Manager to Amend the Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Consultant Service Agreement As Needed for Federal Funding Requirements, and (4) Approve Related
Budget Amendments
25-534
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the filing of an
application for $1,754,000 in funding assigned to
the MTC, committing the necessary matching
funds, and stating assurance to complete the
Santa Clara Uncontrolled Crosswalk Phase 2
project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all
documents related to accepting the Housing
Incentive Pool funding for the Santa Clara
Uncontrolled Crosswalk Phase 2 project funded in
the Streets and Highways Capital Fund in final
forms approved by the City Attorney;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute an amendment to the agreement with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. as needed,
subject to a total maximum not-to-exceed
compensation limit of $400,000 for the agreement
and budget appropriations, in final forms approved
by the City Attorney; and
4. Approve FY 2025/26 budget amendments in the
Streets and Highways Capital Fund:
a. Increase the Other Agencies Revenue estimate
by $1,754,000 to recognize Housing Incentive
Pool funding and increase the Uncontrolled
Crosswalks Improvements project
appropriation by $1,754,000 (five affirmative
Council votes required to appropriate
additional revenue); and
b. Decrease the Uncontrolled Crosswalks
Improvements project funded by gas tax by
$1,000,000 and increase the Unrestricted
Ending Fund Balance by $1,000,000 (majority
affirmative Council votes required).
Recommendation:
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4.E Action on Adopting a Resolution Approving the Update to the Sewer
System Management Plan (SSMP) to Implement New
State Requirements for the Operation and Maintenance of the City’s Sewer Collection System
25-657
Adopt the Resolution to Approve the Update to the
Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP) to
Implement New State Requirements for the Operation
and Management of the City’s Sewer Collection
System
Recommendation:
4.F City Council and Authorities Action Delegating Authority: to the City
Manager for the City; the Executive Director for the Santa Clara Stadium Authority; the Contract Administrator for the Sports and Open Space Authority; and the Executive Director for the Housing Authority during the City Council recess period from July 16, 2025, through August 18, 2025
25-691
That the City Council/Stadium Authority Board/Sports
and Open Space Authority/Housing Authority adopt a
Joint Resolution (1) delegating authority to the City
Manager, or their designee, in their capacity as for the City Manager for the City, Executive Director for the
Santa Clara Stadium Authority, Contract Administrator
for the Sports and Open Space Authority, and the
Executive Director for the Housing Authority to take
actions otherwise subject to Council/Board approval
where inaction would result in project delays,
interruption of services and operations, adverse fiscal impact or in the event of an emergency, during the
period from July 16, 2025 through August 18, 2025,
with any such action being subject to review and
approval by the City Attorney for compliance with the
terms of such delegation, and as to form for any
related contracts;
and (2) requiring the City Manager to submit a report
on actions taken during the Council recess at a City
Council/Concurrent Authorities Meeting in August
2025.
Recommendation:
4.G Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period May 10, 2025 - June 6, 2025
25-704
Approve the list of Bills and Claims for May 10, 2025 - June 6, 2025.
Recommendation:
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4.H Action on Award of Agreement for Construction Services with C2R Engineering, Inc. for As-Needed Asphalt Repair Services 25-709
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 or designee to execute
an agreement with C2R Engineering, Inc. for
as-needed asphalt repair services for a term of
five years, starting on or around July 1, 2025, and
ending on or around June 30, 2030, with a
maximum compensation not-to-exceed
$10,400,000, subject to the appropriation of funds
and review and approval as to form by the City
Attorney;
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute
additional agreements with firms selected through
a subsequent RFP process for as-needed asphalt
repair services, on the same terms and conditions
and subject to the maximum compensation as the
agreement with C2R Engineering, Inc., the
appropriation of funds and review and approval as
to form by the City Attorney; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take
any actions necessary to implement and
administer the agreements, including negotiating
and executing future amendments to (a) add or
delete services associated with the scope of work
and (b) make de minimis changes, subject to
subject to the appropriation of funds and review
and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Recommendation:
4.I Action on Approval of Three (3) New Full-time Positions to Support Silicon Valley Power’s System Expansion Program 25-725
Approve the addition of three (3) full-time positions for Silicon Valley Power to support Silicon Valley Power’s
System Expansion Program as follows: (a) One
Senior Electric Utility Engineer; (b) One Electric Utility Engineer; and (c) One Management Analyst
Recommendation:
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4.J Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for Public Works
at 4900 Patrick Henry Drive, 88 Saratoga Avenue, and
3025 Raymond Street
25-735
1. Determine that the proposed action is exempt
from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Class 2 -
Replacement or Reconstruction) and Section
15303 (Class 3 - New Construction) 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 4900 Patrick Henry Drive, 88 Saratoga
Avenue, and 3025 Raymond Street with an
estimated cost of $345,312 are better performed
by the City with its own employees based on the
information set forth in this Report to Council and
authorize the performance of these public works
consistent with this authorization.
Recommendation:
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4.K Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for New Dark Fiber Installations at Various Locations
25-739
1. Determine the proposed action is exempt from
CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 -
Existing Facilities) 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 3080 Raymond Street, 1525 Comstock
Street, 1700 Richard Avenue, and 2151 Mission
College Boulevard; 2807 Mission College
Boulevard, 3340 Basset Street, 3030 Corvin
Drive, 2625 Walsh Avenue, 2050 Martin Avenue,
and 1601 Civic Center Drive; 3305 Bassett Street,
4700 Old Ironsides Drive, 1400 Kifer Road
(Sunnyvale, CA), 2401 Walsh Avenue, and 1525
Comstock Street; 1675 Walsh Avenue; 1675
Walsh Avenue and 3340 Bassett Street; 1675
Walsh Avenue; 1380 Kifer Road, 3340 Bassett
Street, 1350 Duane Avenue, 3080 Raymond
Street, 1100 Space Park Drive, and 1700 Richard
Avenue; and 3340 Bassett Street, 3045 Raymond
Street, and 1675 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 these
public works consistent with this authorization.
Recommendation:
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4.L Approve the Modification of Unclassified Classification Specifications,
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Side
Letter with Unit 1, and Adopt a Resolution Updating the Unclassified and Classified Salary Plans
25-751
1. Approve Revisions to Legal Executive Assistant
(Job Code 185) Class Specification;
2. Approve Revisions to Assistant Director of Water
and Sewer Utilities (Job Code 014)
Class Specification;
3. Retitle Director of Silicon Valley Power (Job Code
108) Class Specification;
4. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Side
Letter for the Firefighter I (24-hr) Training Division
(Steps 1-3); and
5. Adopt a Resolution to approve the revised salary
plans for unclassified and classified positions to
satisfy the requirements of California Code of
Regulations Section 570.5, effective August 3,
2025.
Recommendation:
4.M Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for May 2025
25-757
Note
and file the Monthly Financial Status Report
and Monthly Investment Report for May 2025 as
presented.
Recommendation:
4.N Authorize the City Manager to Execute the 2025-2029 Memorandum
of Understanding Between the City of Santa
Clara and the Police Officers Association (Unit 2) that Incorporates the Terms of the Joint Mediation Recommendation and Approve a Resolution for the Updated Classified Salary Plan
25-766
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City
of Santa Clara and the Police Officers Association
with effective dates of August 1, 2025 - December
31, 2029, that incorporates the terms of the Joint
Mediation Recommendation; and
2. Approve a Resolution for the Updated Classified
Salary Plan.
Recommendation:
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4.O Approve the Implementation of a Section 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Plan Documents to Implement the Section 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Side Letter Agreements, and Execute Any Future Side Letter Agreements, with Bargaining Units for City Contributions towards Deferred Compensation from the 457(b) Plan to the 401(a) Plan.
25-782
Approve the Implementation of a Section 401(a)
Deferred Compensation Plan, and Authorize the City
Manager to Execute All Plan Documents to Implement
the Section 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan, and
Authorize the City Manager to Execute Side Letter
Agreements, and Execute Any Future Side Letter
Agreements, with Bargaining Units for City
Contributions towards Deferred Compensation from
the 457(b) Plan to the 401(a) Plan in final forms
approved by the City Attorney.
Recommendation:
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
5. Study Session and Update on the City’s Shared Mobility Program
25-1260
Note and File Study Session Report and provide
any feedback on City’s Shared Mobility Program
Update
Recommendation:
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6. Public Hearing: Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMRP) and Action on a
R e z o n e a n d V e s t i n g T e n t a t i v e M a p (PLN23-00577/PLN23-00262) to Allow the Subdivision and
Development of Eight Semi-Attached Single-Family Residences and Associated On- and Off-Site Improvements Located at 2303 Gianera Street.
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1. Adopt a resolution to approve the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 2303
Gianera Street Project;
2. Adopt a resolution to approve a Rezoning from R2
- Low Density Residential to PD - Planned
Development, subject to findings and conditions of
approval; and
3. Adopt a resolution to approve a Tentative
Subdivision Map, subject to findings and
conditions of approval.
Recommendation:
7. Public Hearing: Action on a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, General Plan
Amendment, Rezoning, and a Tentative Subdivision Map for the Cheeney Street Townhomes Project to be Comprised of up to Nine Residential Units (PLN2019-13846 / PLN2019-12857)
located at 4249 Cheeney Street.
25-732
1. Adopt a resolution adopting the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and the Mitigation
Monitoring or Reporting Program for the Cheeney
Street Townhomes Project.
2. Adopt a resolution approving a General Plan
amendment to change the land use designation
from Very Low Density Residential to Low Density
Residential.
3. Adopt a resolution approving a Rezone from R1-
6L, Single Family Residential to R2, Low Density
Residential.
4. Adopt a resolution approving a Tentative
Subdivision Map for condominium purposes,
subject to conditions of approval.
Recommendation:
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8. Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Weed Abatement
Report and Ordering the Cost of Abatement to be a
Special Assessment on the Respective Properties Described Therein
25-607
Conduct the public hearing, consider all written and
oral testimony presented, and adopt a Resolution
confirming the 2025 Weed Abatement Program
Assessment Report and Assessment List pursuant to
SCCC 8.15.090 and directing the imposition of
special assessments on the properties and in the
amounts listed.
Recommendation:
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CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
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