City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · May 15, 2018
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 5:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Closed Session - 5:00 PM | Interviews - 6:00 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Confirmation of a Quorum
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)
18-259 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Salinas-Ibarra v. City of Santa Clara, et al., U.S. District Court,
Northern District of California Case No. 5:17-cv-01137 HRL
18-422 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Trimark Associates, Inc. v. City of Santa Clara, et al., Santa
Clara County Superior Court Case No. 18CV322294
6:00 PM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
7:00 PM COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.A 18-428 Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation regarding the
appointment of an applicant to fill the vacancy on the
Parks and Recreation Commission to serve a partial
term ending
June 30, 2019.
1.B 18-566 Promotion of “Be Strong, Live Long” Health & Wellness Fair on
Friday, May 18, 2018.
1.C 18-342 Cultural Commission Presentation of Upcoming Events in June
and July 2018
1.D 18-393 Proclamation of Affordable Housing Week
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 18-350 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Parks & Recreation Commission - March 20, 2018
Planning Commission - March 28, 2018
2.B 18-408 Bills and Claims Report (CC) for the period April 13th - April 19th
Recommendation: Approve the list of Bills and Claims for April 13 - 19,
2018.
2.C 18-407 Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for March
2018
Recommendation: Note and file the Monthly Financial Status and
Investment Reports for March 2018 as presented.
2.D 18-436 Action on the New Job Specification and Set Salary Range for
Electric Utility Chief Operating Officer
Recommendation: Approve the new unclassified job description for
Electric Utility Chief Operating Officer and establish
the unclassified monthly salary range to $18,697 to
$24,196.
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2.E 18-604 Adopt Ordinance No. 1979 Amending Chapter 2.130 of the
Santa Clara City Code to enact regulations regarding
contributions influencing local City elections (Dark Money)
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 1979 amending Chapter 2.130
of the Santa Clara City Code to enact regulations
regarding contributions influencing local City elections
(Dark Money).
2.F 18-485 Action on a Reimbursement Agreement for the Tasman East
Specific Plan
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the
Reimbursement Agreement for the Tasman East
Specific Plan, in substantially the form attached
hereto, subject to minor changes approved by the City
Manager.
2.G 18-122 Adoption of a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of Utility
Easements at 2788 San Tomas Expressway
Recommendation: 1) Adopt a Resolution ordering the vacation of the
underground electric easements, water utility
easements, and sanitary sewer easements at
2788 San Tomas Expressway [APN 224-11-068
(2017-180); SC 19,024]; and
2) Authorize the recordation thereof.
2.H 18-129 Accept Sewer Pump Station, Lift Station and Well Site
Equipment Upgrades Project (WA 30305)
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Anderson Pacific
Engineering Construction, Inc. for a final contract price
of $548,900 for the Sewer Pump Station, Lift Station
and Well Site Equipment Upgrades Project and
authorize the City Manager to record the Notice of
Completion with the County of Santa Clara Recorder.
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2.I 18-251 Mills Act Contract for 653 Jefferson Street
Recommendation: 1. Approve the addition of the property at 653
Jefferson Street to the City of Santa Clara Historic
Resource Inventory (HRI);
2. Approve placement of a historic oval plaque for the
property at 653 Jefferson Street, with the year “1895”
appearing as the year of construction; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Historic
Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract)
and adopt the 10-Year Restoration and Maintenance
Plan associated with the Historic Property
Preservation Agreement for the property at 653
Jefferson Street with Applicants Arlene Pineda
Juntado and Edward Scott Sympson;
PLN2017-12937.]
2.J 18-405 Amendment to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for
the Woodsborough Homes Association
Recommendation: Note and file the proposed amendment to the
covenants, conditions and restrictions (“CC&Rs) for
the Woodsborough Homeowners Association
regarding the residential development at 990 Kiely
Boulevard.
2.K 18-412 3315 Scott Boulevard Tentative Parcel Map
Recommendation: Approve the requested Tentative Parcel Map to
subdivide the subject property into two parcels to
subdivide the 6.95 acre project site into two parcels
for 3315 Scott Boulevard.
2.L 18-511 Acceptance of the Work Performed by Anderson Dragline, Inc.
for the Black Butte Re-Regulation Erosion Project (Contract No.
2416) and Authorization for the Recordation of a Notice of
Completion
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Anderson Dragline, Inc.
for the Black Butte Re-Regulation Erosion Repair
Project (Contract No. 2416) and authorize the
recordation of a Notice of Completion with the County
Recorder.
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
[This item is reserved for persons to address the Council or authorities on any matter not on the agenda that is
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City or Authorities. The law does not permit action on, or extended
discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. The governing body, or staff, may
briefly respond to statements made or questions posed, and appropriate body may request staff to report back at a
subsequent meeting. Although not required, please submit to the City Clerk your name and subject matter on the
speaker card available in the Council Chambers.]
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
3. 18-667 Consideration of Actions in Response to City Council Member’s
Conduct
Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation for this issue.
4. 18-592 Written Petition received by Vivek Khandelwal: Opposition to
proposed traffic lights at the intersection of Pruneridge and
Cronin
Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation for this issue.
5. 18-624 Action on Sponsorship of the American Legion Santa Clara Post
419’s Annual Car Show on June 9, 2018
Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation for this issue.
6. 18-654 Appointment of an Applicant to the Planning Commission
Recommendation: Alternative 1: Appointment of an applicant to fill the
vacancy on the Planning Commission to serve a
partial term ending June 30, 2021.
7. 18-432 Public Hearing: Action on 3402 El Camino Real Mixed Use
Project The Deck
Recommendation: 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
3402 El Camino Real Mixed Use (The Deck) Project;
and
2. Approve a rezone from Thoroughfare Commercial
(CT) to Planned Development (PD) to allow a
mixed-use development of 66 apartment units over
9,900 square feet of commercial space.
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8. 18-433 Public Hearing: Action on a Four Unit Development Project
located at 1075 Pomeroy Avenue
Recommendation: 1. Approve the rezoning from Low-Density Multiple
Dwelling (R3-18D) to Planned Development (PD); and
2. Approve a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide the
subject property to four parcels.
9. 18-685 Direction on the Management Fee for the Santa Clara Chamber
of Commerce & Convention-Visitors Bureau for Management of
the Santa Clara Convention Center
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation on any of options for
payment of a management fee, as all options
presented are feasible; however, staff does make a
recommendation that an option be selected so that if
there is a desire to continue in this arrangement, there
is a legitimate agreement that authorizes the City
Manager to issue public funds for this purpose, which
is not the case right now.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
18-469 Tentative Meeting Agenda Calendar
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday evening, May 22, 2018 in the City Hall
Council Chambers.
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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