City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · August 20, 2019
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 4:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Closed Session - 4:30 PM | Study Session - 6:00 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
4:30 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)
19-926 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov’t Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Evans, et al., v. City of Santa Clara, Bird Rides, et al., United
States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No.
3:19-CV-01207-VC
19-927 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC, SA)
Pursuant to Gov’t Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Nevarez v. City of Santa Clara, et al., United States District
Court, Northern District of California Case No.
5:16-CV-07013-HRL
19-928 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov’t Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Smee v. City of Santa Clara, et al., Santa Clara Superior Court
Case No. 116CV294244
19-945 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (SA)
Pursuant to Gov’t Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Forty Niners SC Stadium Company LLC v. Santa Clara Stadium
Authority (Demand for Arbitration through JAMS)
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6:00 PM STUDY SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Confirmation of a Quorum
19-538 Joint Study Session with Planning Commission on the Zoning
Code Comprehensive Update: New Districts, Simplified
Processes, Single-Family District Standards, and Placemaking
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
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.A 19-908 Presentation on 2nd Annual Action Children’s Business Fair
1.B 19-909 Recognition of FIRST LEGO League Team “Cats Love Mars”
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 19-814 Action on City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 18,
2019, and Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting Minutes
of July 9, 2019
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of
June 18, 2019, and the Council and Authorities
Concurrent Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2019.
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2.B 19-032 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Board of Library Trustees Meeting Minutes - June 3,
2019
Salary Setting Commission Meeting Minutes - May 9,
2019
Salary Setting Commission Meeting Minutes - May
23, 2019
Salary Setting Commission Meeting Minutes - June 5,
2019
Salary Setting Commission Meeting Minutes - June
11, 2019
Salary Setting Commission Meeting Minutes - June
20, 2019
Cultural Commission - June 3, 2019
Parks & Recreation Commission - June 18, 2019
Senior Advisory Commission - June 24, 2019
Planning Commission - June 12, 2019
2.C 19-597 Action on Bills and Claims Report (CC, SA, HA) for the period
June 21st - July 25th
Recommendation: Approve the list of Bills and Claims for June 21, 2019
- July 25, 2019.
2.D 19-600 Action on the Fiscal Operation of the Santa Clara Golf and
Tennis Club Report for the 3rd Quarter ended March 31, 2019
Recommendation: Note and file the Status Report for the Fiscal
Operation of the Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club for
the third quarter ended March 31, 2019.
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2.E 19-224 Action on an Agreement for Services with EthosEnergy Field
Services, LLC for the Mitsubishi Steam Turbine and Generator
Major Inspection and Overhaul at the Donald Von Raesfeld
Power Plant
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement
for Services with EthosEnergy Field Services, LLC for
the Mitsubishi Steam Turbine and Generator Major
Inspection and Overhaul at the Donald Von Raesfeld
Power Plant for a term starting on or about August 21,
2019 and ending on or about June 30, 2021 for a total
maximum amount not-to-exceed $4,538,057.
2.F 19-381 Action on an Agreement with WRECO for the Great America
Parkway and Mission College Boulevard Intersection
Improvements and Related Budget Amendment
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
an Agreement for Design Professional Services with
WRECO for Great America Parkway and Mission
College Boulevard Intersection Improvements Project
in the amount not-to-exceed $1,028,000;
2. Approve the related budget amendment transferring
$63,688 from Electric Utilities Capital Fund -
Distribution Capital Maintenance and Betterments
Project to the Street and Highways Capital Fund -
Great America Parkway and Mission College
Boulevard Intersection Improvements Project; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to make minor
modifications to the Agreement, including time
extension involving no increase in costs, if necessary.
2.G 19-564 Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Mintier
Harnish, LP, for preparation of the Zoning Code Update
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for the
Performance of Services with Mintier Harnish, LP, for
preparation of the Zoning Code Update with an
increase of $46,930 for a total contract cost not to
exceed $248,250.
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2.H 19-750 Action to Approve New and Modified Class Specifications and to
Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting Updated Salary
Plans for Various Unclassified and Classified Positions.
Recommendation: Approve amendments to the City of Santa Clara
Salary Plan effective August 20, 2019 to:
1. Revise the class specifications for Associate
Planner, Pump Maintenance Technician, and
Assistant to the City Manager;
2. Revise, retitle, and adjust the salary range for
Assistant Planner (formerly Assistant Planner I);
3. Delete Assistant Planner II;
4. Create Senior Planner and Principal Engineer/City
Surveyor and set compensation for each; and
5. Adopt a Resolution to approve the revised salary
plans for various unclassified and classified positions
to satisfy the requirements of California Code of
Regulations Section 570.5.
2.I 19-894 Action on Approval of the 2018-2021 Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City of Santa Clara and the Public
Safety Non-Sworn Employees Association (Unit 10), a
Resolution to Approve and Adopt the Associated Updated
Salary Plan for Classifications represented by the PSNSEA,
and authorization for the City Manager to Execute the
Necessary Third Party Agreements and Documents to
effectuate the Amendment to the Life Insurance Benefit in the
Memorandum of Agreement.
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
the Memorandum of Understanding between the City
of Santa Clara and Public Safety Non-Sworn
Employees Association (Unit 10) with effective dates
of December 23, 2018 to December 18, 2021;
2. Adopt a Resolution approving the updated salary
plan for all classifications represented by the Public
Safety Non-Sworn Employees Association (Unit 10),
effective December 23, 2018; and,
3. Authorization for the City Manager to Execute the
Necessary Third Party Agreements and Documents to
effectuate the Life Insurance Benefit terms in the
Memorandum of Agreement.
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2.J 19-793 Action on Approval of the 2018-2021 Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City of Santa Clara and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245 (Unit
3), and a Resolution to Approve and Adopt the Associated
Updated Salary Plan for Classifications represented by IBEW.
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Santa Clara and
International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers Local 1245 (Unit 3) with effective
dates of December 23, 2018 to
December 18, 2021.
2. Adopt a Resolution approving the updated salary
plan for all classifications
represented by the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers Local 1245 (Unit
3), effective December 23, 2018.
2.K 19-812 Informational Report on the Resolution of the Salary Setting
Commission Establishing as Unchanged the Salary for the
position of Chief of Police and Setting the Benefits Allocated to
the Position, for the Period of July 1, 2019 to and Including June
30, 2021
Recommendation: Note and file the Resolution of the Salary Setting
Commission establishing the salary and benefits for
the position of Chief of Police, for the period of July 1,
2019 to and including June 30, 2021.
2.L 19-816 Informational Report on Resolution of the Salary Setting
Commission Setting the Compensation for the position of City
Clerk for the Period of July 1, 2019 to and including June 30,
2021
Recommendation: Note and file the Resolution of the Salary Setting
Commission setting the compensation for the position
of City Clerk, for the period of July 1, 2019 to and
including June 30, 2021.
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2.M 19-395 Action on Resolution Approving a Green Stormwater
Infrastructure Plan in Accordance with Provision C.3.J of the
Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Approving a Green Stormwater
Infrastructure Plan in accordance with Provision C.3.j
of the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit.
2.N 19-811 Action on a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of a Public Utility
Easement at 3330 Cecil Avenue
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of a
Public Utility Easement at 3330 Cecil
Avenue [APN 303-19-090 (2019-20); SC 19,161];
and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Resolution.
2.O 19-1650 Action on a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of an
Underground Electric Easement and a Water Easement at 2200
Lawson Lane
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of an
Underground Electric Easement and a Water
Easement at 2200 Lawson Lane [APN 224-44-024
(2018-19); SC 19,145]; and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Resolution.
2.P 19-705 Action on a Resolution for the Use of City Electric Forces at
Various Locations
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the use of City Electric
Forces for the installation of facilities at 575 Benton
Street, 500 El Camino Real, 1111 Bellomy Street,
2600 De La Cruz Boulevard, 1950 - 2050 Wyatt
Drive, 328 Brokaw Road, Halford Avenue and Burnley
Way, Los Padres Boulevard and Royal Drive, 2931 El
Camino Real, 3223 Kenneth Street, and south side of
Reed Street 200’ east of Lafayette Street.
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2.Q 19-751 Agreement for Services with CPMAXIS Inc. to Provide Modeling,
Development, Validation and Reporting of PAGES for the
Electric Department’s Power Trading Resource Management
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement
for Services with CPMAXIS, Inc. to provide modeling,
development, validation and reporting of PAGES for
the Electric Department’s Power Trading Division, in
an amount not to exceed $383,400.00 over a three (3)
year period.
2.R 19-768 Action on Mills Act Contract for 610 Monroe Street
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Mills Act
contract and adopt the 10-Year Restoration and
Maintenance Plan associated with the Historic
Property Preservation Agreement for the property at
610 Monroe Street with applicants Thuy D. Pham and
Gregory C. Meyer; PLN2019-13809.
2.S 19-819 Action on Request for a Mills Act Contract for 1217 Harrison
Street
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Mills Act
contract and adopt the 10-Year Restoration and
Maintenance Plan associated with the Historic
Property Preservation Agreement for the property at
1217 Harrison Street, with property owners Suyog
Kotecha and Vartika Jain; PLN2018-13566.
2.T 19-790 Action on the Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program Grant and Related Budget Amendment
Recommendation: 1. Accept and approve the Office of Traffic Safety
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant and
$70,000 Budget Amendment; and
2. Authorize the Chief of Police, City Manager and
Finance Director to sign the required grant-related
documents.
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2.U 19-796 Action on an Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for the
City’s Senior Nutrition -Congregate Meals Program and Related
Budget Amendment
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize City Manager to execute a
Contract with the County of Santa Clara for the
Senior Nutrition - Congregate Meals Program at
the Santa Clara Senior Center for an amount not to
exceed $111,221 for FY 2019/20, and make minor
modifications to the Agreement as needed.
2. Approve the related budget amendment
decreasing the revenue from the County for $9 ,318
and the related appropriations for the same
amount in the Senior Nutrition Program .
2.V 19-808 Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with George Hills
Company, Inc., for Liability Claims Adjusting and Administrative
Services
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with George
Hills Company, Inc., for Liability Claims Adjusting
and Administrative Services to extend the term of
the agreement by two years ending August 18,
2021 and increase compensation by $400,000 for
a total maximum not-to-exceed amount of
$1,400,000, subject to the appropriation of funds.
2. Authorize the Stadium Authority Executive Director
to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement
with George Hills Company, Inc., for Liability
Claims Adjusting and Administrative Services.
2.W 19-822 Action on Donations Received in Support of the 2019 Arbor
Day/Earth Day Celebration
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to acknowledge and
accept the donations received in support of the 2019
Arbor Day/Earth Day Celebration.
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2.X 19-838 Action on a Request for a Special Permit to Allow Continued
Use of a Temporary Wireless Telecommunications Cellular on
Wheels (COW) Antenna Located at 200 N. Winchester
Boulevard through July 17, 2020 (File No PLN2019-13934)
Recommendation: Approve the request for a Special Permit to allow for
continued use of a temporary wireless
telecommunication cellular on wheels (COW) antenna
located at 200 N. Winchester Boulevard from July 17,
2019 through July 17, 2020, File No PLN2019-13939,
subject to conditions.
2.Y 19-848 Action on Designating a Voting Delegate for the League of
California Cities 2019 Annual Business Meeting
Recommendation: Designate Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor to serve as the
voting delegate and Councilmember Debi Davis as
the alternate voting delegate to represent the City of
Santa Clara at the League of California Cities 2019
Annual Business Meeting.
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2.Z 19-861 Action on the Sanitary Sewer Condition Assessment Repairs
Project - Phase 1 (CE 18-19-08), Mitigated Negative
Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and
Award of Contract
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution adopting the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation ,
Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Sanitary
Sewer Condition Assessment
Repairs;
2. Authorize staff to file a Notice of Determination with
the County Clerk-Recorder and
State Clearinghouse;
3. Award the Public Works Contract for the Sanitary
Sewer Condition Assessment
Repairs Project - Phase 1 (CE18-19-08) to the
lowest responsive and responsible
bidder, Cratus Inc., in the amount of $ 2,531,230
and authorize the City Manager to
execute any and all documents associated with, and
necessary for the award,
completion, and acceptance of this Project; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute change
orders up to approximately 15
percent of the original contract price, or $379,685,
for a total not-to-exceed amount of
$2,910,915.
2.AA 19-862 Action on Award of Contract for the Sanitary Sewer Condition
Assessment Repairs Project - Phase 2 (CE 18-19-09)
Recommendation: 1. Award the Public Works Contract for the Sanitary
Sewer Condition Assessment
Repairs Project - Phase 2 (CE18-19-09) to the
lowest responsive and responsible
bidder, JMB Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$685,590 and authorize the City
Manager to execute any and all documents
associated with, and necessary for the
award, completion, and acceptance of this Project;
and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute change
orders up to approximately 15 percent
of the original contract price, or $102,840, for a total
not-to-exceed amount of
$788,430.
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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
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
3. 19-736 Action on Amendment No 3. to the Agreement for Professional
Services with Perkins + Will for Amendments to the Tasman
East Specific Plan
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional
Services with Perkins + Will, Inc. to update the
Tasman East Specific Plan and prepare an
Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report (EIR),
increasing the not-to-exceed cost by $45,500 to a
revised total of $1,186,432.
4. 19-834 Action on the City’s Response to the June 2019 Santa Clara
County Civil Grand Jury Report: “Inquiry into Governance of the
Valley Transportation Authority”
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve this
response and authorize Mayor Gillmor to submit the
City’s Response to the Civil Grand Jury Report to the
Honorable Deborah A. Ryan, Presiding Judge, Santa
Clara County Superior Court, 191 North First Street,
San Jose, CA 95113, no later than September 16,
2019.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
19-731 Monthly Update on City Council and Stadium Authority Staff
Referrals
19-896 Tentative Meeting Agenda Calendar (TMAC)
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ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday evening,August 27, 2019 in the City Hall
Council Chambers.
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Note: The City Council and its associated Authorities meet as separate agencies but in a concurrent manner. Actions taken
should be considered actions of only the identified policy body.
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