City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · May 21, 2019
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 3:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Councilmember O'Neill will be attending remotely from the following location:
Best Western Plus Sutter House
1100 H Street – Room #133
Sacramento, CA 95814
3:00 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.
19-671 Public Employee Performance Evaluation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957
Title: City Manager
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19-616 Conference with Labor Negotiators (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957.6
City representative: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager (or
designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171
Unit #2 - Santa Clara Police Officer’s Association
Unit #3 - IBEW Local 1245 (International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers)
Unit #4 - City of Santa Clara Professional Engineers
Units #5, 7 & 8 - City of Santa Clara Employees Association
Unit #6 - AFSCME Local 101 (American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees)
Unit #9 - Miscellaneous Unclassified Management Employees
Unit #9A - Unclassified Police Management Employees
Unit #9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
Unit #10 - PSNSEA (Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees
Association)
19-617 Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - Exposure to litigation
Number of potential cases: 1
19-618 Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(a) - Exposure to litigation
Number of potential cases: 1
(Facts and Circumstances)
City as potential defendant: Letter from Gibson Dunn law firm,
representing Related Santa Clara LLC, dated September 24,
2018 regarding Force Majeure under DDA
19-622 Conference with Real Property Negotiators (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.8
Property: 500 Benton Street, APN 230-08-078
City/Authority Negotiator: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager (or
designee)
Negotiating Parties: Robert Mendelsohn, Republic Metropolitan
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real
Property (provisions, price and terms of payment)
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19-670 Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation (SA)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4) - Initiation of litigation
Number of potential cases: 1
Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
5:00 PM COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
1. 19-104 Discussion and Review of User Fees for Cost of Services and
Workplan to Evaluate User Fees
2. 19-621 Action on Appointment to fill a partial term on the Planning
Commission ending June 30, 2019 and approve the newly
appointed commissioner to serve a full term from July 1, 2019
ending June 30, 2023
Recommendation: Appoint one candidate to the Planning Commission to
serve a partial term ending June 30, 2019 and
approve for the newly appointed commissioner to
serve a full term from July 1, 2019 ending June 30,
2023.
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS
3. 19-632 Request from Mayor Gillmor to Continue Item #15 - Action on a
Resolution Establishing the Average Per-Acre Land Values and
Parkland In Lieu Fee Schedule for New Residential
Development FY2019-20
4. 19-662 Continuance Regarding Economic Development,
Communications, and Marketing Committee Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Defer the Economic Development, Communications,
and Marketing Committee minutes to the Committee
for clarification.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
*Special Order of Business not to be heard prior to 7:00 PM.
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5. Actions in Support of the Youth Commission
A. 19-417 Action on Resolution No. 6047 Relating to the Youth
Commission Selection Process and Action on Appointment of
Youth Commissioners for the 2019-20 Term
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 6047
to change the Youth Commission selection
process; and,
2. Reappoint nine returning Youth Commissioners,
appoint six new Commissioners, and appoint two
alternates to serve on the 2019-20 City of Santa
Clara Youth Commission based on the selection
panel’s recommendations.
B. 19-418 Recognition of Outgoing Youth Commission Members
C. 19-419 2019 Youth Commission Community Service Scholarship
5.D 19-497 Proclamation of National Public Works Week
5.E 19-523 Presentation by Girl Scout Troop 61413
5.F 19-634 Proclamation for Lupus Awareness Month
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.]
6.A 19-620 Action on Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the Council and Authorities Meeting Minutes
of April 23, 2019.
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6.B 19-027 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Parks & Recreation Commission - March 19, 2019
Senior Advisory Commission - March 25, 2019
Cultural Commission - April 1, 2019
Civil Service Commission - November 19, 2018
Salary Setting Commission - January 8, 2019
Salary Setting Commission - January 17, 2019
Salary Setting Commission - January 30, 2019
Salary Setting Commission - February 21, 2019
Salary Setting Commission - February 28, 2019
Salary Setting Commission - March 14, 2019
Salary Setting Commission - March 28, 2019
Cultural Commission - April 16, 2018
Cultural Commission - May 9, 2018
6.C 19-358 Action on Bills and Claims Report (CC) for the period April 12th -
April 25th
Recommendation: Approve the list of Bills and Claims for April 12, 2019 -
April 25, 2019.
6.D 19-003 Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application
for FY 2019/20 Transportation Development Act Funding for the
Lafayette/Bassett Bike Lane Project
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an
Application with the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission for Allocation of Transportation
Development Act Article 3, Pedestrian and Bicycle
Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2019/20.
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6.E 19-311 Approval of a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon on
Lick Mill Boulevard at East River Parkway and Related Budget
Amendment
Recommendation: 1. Approve the installation of a High Intensity Activated
Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) on Lick Mill Boulevard
at East River Parkway;
2. Approve the addition of the new CIP Project - High
Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon on Lick Mill
Boulevard at East River Parkway - to the FY
2018/19 CIP Budget; and
3. Approve the related budget amendment transferring
$750,000 from the General Fund- Capital Projects
Reserve to the Streets and Highways Fund for the
High Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon on Lick
Mill Boulevard at East River Parkway (533-New
Project).
6.F 19-449 Action on Agreements for Materials Testing and Special
Inspection Services for Public Works Projects
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
an agreement for the Performance of Services with
Construction Testing Services, Inc. ($90,000),
Ninyo and Moore Geotechnical and Environmental
Sciences Consultants ($90,000) and Quality
Assurance Engineering, Inc. ($90,000) to perform
on-call materials testing and special inspection
services for a combined amount not-to-exceed
$270,000 over the three-year terms of the
agreements;
2. Authorize the City Manager to amend agreement
not-to-exceed amounts as long as the cumulative
total does not exceed $270,000 subject to annual
appropriations; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to exercise up to two
one-year extensions for each agreement with no
increase in compensation in the event that the work
is not completed by the Agreement end dates and
make minor modifications to the agreements, if
necessary.
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6.G 19-477 Action to Amend a Special Permit for Community Festivals at
1375 Lafayette Street to Reflect the Correct 2019 Dates
Recommendation: Approve the request to amend the Special Permit to
reflect the correct 2019 dates for community festivals
at 1375 Lafayette Street (PLN2018-13269), subject to
conditions.
6.H 19-606 Approval of the 2018-2021 Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Police
Officers Association (Unit 2)
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
the Memorandum of Understanding between the City
of Santa Clara and Santa Clara Police Officers
Association (Unit 2) 2018-2021, with effective dates
of December 23, 2018 to December 18, 2021.
2. Adopt a Resolution approving the Salary Schedule
for Santa Clara Police Officers Association (Unit 2),
effective December 23, 2018.
6.I 19-480 Action to Approve New Job Specification, and Set
Compensation, for Public Works Supervisor
Recommendation: Approve the job specification for Public Works
Supervisor and set the salary range at A-38.
6.J 19-602 Authorize the City Manager to amend and execute the existing
Electric Service Agreement with Intel Corporation
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to amend and execute the
existing Electric Service Agreement with Intel
Corporation
6.K 19-500 Action on a Resolution for the Use of City Water Forces at 815
Comstock Street
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the use of City Water
forces for the service upgrade at 815 Comstock
Street.
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6.L 19-522 Action on the Appointment of Councilmember Debi Davis to the
Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA)
and the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water System
Financing Authority (RFA)
Recommendation: Appoint Councilmember Debi Davis to serve as
representative on the Bay Area Water Supply and
Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) and the San
Francisco Bay Area Regional Water System
Financing Authority (RFA)
6.M 19-569 Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Display of the Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Flag
During the Month of June 2019, and Annually Thereafter in the
Month of June
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the display of the
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer
(LGBTQ) Pride flag during the month of June 2019,
and annually thereafter in the month of June, unless
and until the resolution is rescinded.
6.N 19-228 Action on Agreement and Covenant Running with the Land to
Allow Private Improvements within the Public Right-of-Way at
3511 El Camino Real
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
the Agreement and Covenant Running with the
Land with Lawrence Square Shopping Center, LLC
to install and maintain three monitoring wells within
the public right-of-way [APN 220-03-010 (2018-19);
SC 19,136]; and
2. Authorize the recordation thereof.
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6.O 19-398 Action on the Raymond G. Gamma Dog Park Schematic Design
Update with Synthetic Turf, and the Larry J. Marsalli Park Site
Plan Update to include the Off Leash Dog Areas and
Introduction of an Ordinance Approving the Raymond G.
Gamma Dog Park Schematic Design Update in Accordance with
City Charter Section 714.1
Recommendation: Alternatives 1 and 2:
1. Introduce an ordinance to approve the Raymond
G. Gamma Dog Park Schematic Design Update
Option B with Synthetic Turf, and
2. Update the Larry J. Marsalli Park Site Plan to
include the Off-Leash Dog Areas.
6.P 19-594 Action on Adoption of Ordinance No. 2000 Amendment to
Zoning Code Section 18.102.010 - Commercial Marijuana
Activity Prohibited
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2000 Amendment to Zoning
Code Section 18.102.010 - Commercial Marijuana
Activity Prohibited.
6.Q 19-655 Action to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Agreement with
Management Partners for Executive Performance Evaluation
Facilitation
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement
with Management Partners for facilitation of the City
Manager’s performance evaluation process.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
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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
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7. 19-440 Public Hearing: Action on a Resolution to Levy an Annual
Assessment for the Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District
(TID) for Fiscal Year 2019/20
Recommendation: Alternative 1:
Adopt a Resolution to levy an annual assessment for
the Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District (TID)
for Fiscal Year 2019/20 if there is no legally sufficient
protest.
8. 19-547 Update and Action on the Formation of a New Destination
Marketing Organization (DMO) entity and Appointment of a
Board of Directors
Recommendation: Direct the City Manager to proceed with the formation
of the new DMO entity including causing the
appointment of the initial Board of Directors as set
forth in Table 1.
9. 19-548 Update on Santa Clara Convention Center Transition Activities
and Work Efforts
Recommendation: Note and file the May 2019 Information Report on
Santa Clara Convention Center transition activities.
10. 19-1387 Public Hearing to Approve Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreements
for Hauling of Industrial Refuse and Recyclables with 12
Applicants
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution to Grant Non-Exclusive
Franchise Agreements for Hauling of Industrial
Refuse and Recyclables; and
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreements for Hauling of
Industrial Refuse and Recyclables with 12
applicants.
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11. 19-009 Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Setting Rates for
Overall Solid Waste Services, Annual Clean-up Campaign, and
Household Hazardous Waste in the Exclusive Franchise Area
Recommendation: Alternative 1:
Adopt a Resolution setting the overall rates to be
charged to customers for the collection and disposal
of garbage, refuse, Clean Green, recycling, annual
Clean-up Campaign, and household hazardous waste
in the exclusive franchise area, effective for the utility
bills issued for services rendered on and after July 1,
2019.
12. 19-1685 Public Hearing: Action on Resolutions Approving Water, Sewer
and Recycled Water Rates to be Effective July 1, 2019
Recommendation: Alternative 1:
Adopt Resolutions Establishing Water Rate Schedule
2019-01, Recycled Water Rate Schedule 2019-02,
and Sewer Rate Schedule S-19.
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13. 19-1634 Public Hearing: Actions on Gateway Crossings project located
at 1205 Coleman Avenue including General Plan Amendment to
Santa Clara Station Very High Density Residential (51-120
du/ac) with a minimum commercial Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of
0.20, revision to the Climate Action Plan to add Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) goals for the new land use
designation, creation of a new Very High Density Mixed Use
Zoning District and Rezoning to that District, Vesting Tentative
Subdivision Map, Development Agreement, Environmental
Impact Report (EIR), and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (MMRP)
Recommendation: Alternatives 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7:
1. Adopt a resolution to approve and Certify an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and adopt
CEQA Findings and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations (SOC) and the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP);
2. Adopt a resolution to approve the General Plan
Amendment #87 from Regional Commercial, High
Density Residential and Very High Density
Residential to Very High Density Residential with a
minimum commercial FAR of 0.2; amendment to
the General Plan Land Use Map for the Santa
Clara Station Focus Area to reflect the General
Plan change; and revision to the Climate Action
Plan to add TDM goals for the new land use
designation
4. Introduce an ordinance to approve the Rezone
from Light Industrial (ML) to Very High Density
Mixed Use (VHDMU) to allow phased construction
of a mixed use development consisting of 1,600
residential units, 162,000 square foot hotel,
25,000 square feet of supporting retail, park and
open space, surface and structured parking
facilities, private streets, and site improvements;
subject to conditions that include additional
pedestrian, decorative paving and landscape
enhancements to the 30-foot wide north - south
private street on the west side of the public park
and Building 2 that connects Brokaw Road to
Champions Way;
6. Adopt a resolution to approve the Vesting
Tentative Subdivision Map for the purpose of
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developing four mixed use parcels, two
commercial parcels, two dedicated park parcels,
and six common lots for site access/circulation
and utility corridors to serve the development; and
7. Introduce an Ordinance to approve the
Development Agreement.
14. 19-590 Action on Councilmember O’Neill’s Request Related to the
City’s Participation in an “Innovation Zone”
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation.
15. 19-517 Action on a Resolution Establishing the Average Per-Acre Land
Values and Parkland In Lieu Fee Schedule for New Residential
Development FY2019-20
Recommendation: Alternatives 2 and 4:
2. Adopt a Resolution Establishing the Average
Per-Acre Land Values and Parkland In Lieu Fee
Schedule for New Residential Development for
FY2019-20 In Accordance with Title 17
(“Development”) Chapter 35 (“Park and Recreational
Land”) of the Code of the City of Santa Clara with the
exception that the total allowable amount for increases
in park improvement values will be phased in over a
three year period at 25% per year and the land
appraisal will be conducted annually as required per
City Code 17.35 and new fees effective July 1 of each
year.
4. Conduct a Feasibility of Residential Development
Study that will evaluate the effects of total development
fee levels on developer’s feasibility to provide housing
of various types.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
19-255 Tentative Meeting Agenda Calendar
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday evening, June 4, 2019 in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
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