City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · November 5, 2019
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 4:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
3:30 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.
19-1293 Public Employee Performance Evaluation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957
Title: City Manager
19-1294 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)
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19-1283 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
(1) Item of Anticipated Litigation
Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
5:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
STUDY SESSION
19-1005 Overview and Update on Proposed Changes to the City’s
Transportation Analysis Methodology and Processes to Comply
with State Law
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.A 19-1242 Acknowledge Winners of the Santa Clara Cultural Commission
2019 Halloween Home Decoration Contest
Recommendation: Recognize the annual Halloween Home Decoration
Contest awardees for 2019: “Kellog Way “Zombies”
theme in the category of “Scariest”; Mesuite Drive’s
“Haunted Pirate Ship” in the category of “Most
Original” and, the “People’s Choice” winner Nobili
Avenue’s “Dia De Los Muertos” theme.
1.B 19-1291 Proclamation of November 2019 as Sikh Appreciation and
Awareness Month and 550th Anniversary
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.]
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2.A 19-1201 Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting Minutes of
September 24, 2019
Recommendation: Note and file the Council and Authorities Concurrent
Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2019.
2.B 19-038 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Planning Commission - September 25, 2019
Charter Review Committee - September 21, 2019
Charter Review Committee - September 26, 2019
2.C 19-341 Action on Adoption of a Resolution Amending Resolution No.
6047 Regarding the Youth Commission
Recommendation: Action on Adoption of a Resolution Amending
Resolution No. 6047 Regarding the Youth
Commission
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2.D 19-875 Action on Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Necessary
Findings of Fact for Modifications to the California Building
Standards; Action on Introduction of an Ordinance Amending
and Adding Chapters to Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”)
of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” for the
Adoption of the 2019 California Building Standards Code; and
Setting November 19, 2019 for a Public Hearing on Adoption of
such Ordinance
Recommendation: 1. Introduce an Ordinance adding a new Chapter
15.18 ("International Property Maintenance
Code") and a new Chapter 15.39 ("Expedited
Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations"), and amending Chapter 15.05
("Administrative Code"), Chapter 15.15
(“Building Code”), Chapter 15.17 (“Residential
Code”), Chapter 15.20 (“Electric Code”), Chapter
15.30 (“Mechanical Code”), Chapter 15.35
(“Plumbing Code”), Chapter 15.36 (“Energy
Code”), Chapter 15.37 (“Historical Building
Code”), Chapter 15.38 (“Green Building
Standards Code”), and Chapter 15.75 ("Existing
Building Code") of Title 15 (“Buildings and
Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa
Clara, California” for the adoption of the 2019
California Building Standards Code;
2. Adopt a Resolution Making Findings of Fact
Necessary for the Specified Modifications to the
2019 California Building Code and 2019
California Residential Code Reflected in the
Proposed Ordinance; and
3. Set a public hearing on November 19th, 2019
pursuant to California Government Code Section
50022.3 for adoption of the Ordinance.
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2.E 19-964 Action on Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Necessary
Findings of Fact for Amendments to the California Building
Standards; Action on Introduction of an Ordinance Adopting the
2019 California Fire Code, as Amended, as the 2019 Santa
Clara Municipal Fire and Environmental Code and Setting
November 19, 2019 for a Public Hearing on Adoption of said
Ordinance.
Recommendation: 1. Approve introduction of an ordinance amending
Chapter 15.60 of the Santa Clara City Code (“Santa
Clara Municipal Fire and Environmental Code”) to
adopt the 2019 California Fire Code, as amended;
2. Adopt a Resolution establishing the findings of fact
necessary for the specified amendments to the 2019
California Fire Code reflected in the proposed
Ordinance, as a subset of the California Building
Standards; and
3. Set a public hearing on November 19, 2019, for
final adoption of the ordinance amending Chapter
15.60 of the Santa Clara City Code (“Santa Clara
Municipal Fire and Environmental Code”) to adopt the
2019 California Fire Code, as amended.
2.F 19-1008 Action on Introduction of an Ordinance Extending a Temporary
Moratorium on Motorized Scooter and Bicycle Share Programs
Recommendation: Introduce an Ordinance Extending the Temporary
Moratorium on Motorized Scooter and Bicycle Share
Programs.
2.G 19-1058 Action on Mills Act Contract for 908 Fremont 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
908 Fremont Street with applicants Todd and Kristy
Rosenbaum; PLN2019-13897.
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2.H 19-1089 Action on Amendment No. 1 to an Agreement with Advantage
Office Solutions, Inc. for On-Call Furniture Moving and Cubicle
Installation and Reconfiguration
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 1 with Advantage Office Solutions,
Inc. for on-call furniture and cubicle installation
services for an amount not-to-exceed $290,000,
subject to future budget appropriations; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to make minor
modifications to Amendment No. 1, if necessary; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to extend the term of the
agreement with no increase in compensation in the
event that the work is not completed by the agreement
end date.
2.I 19-1091 Action on Amendment No. 1 to an Agreement with Fairway
Painting, Inc., for On-Call Painting Services with Fairway
Painting, Inc.
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 1 with Fairway Painting, Inc., for
on-call painting services for an amount not-to-exceed
$400,000, subject to future budget appropriations;
2. Authorize the City Manager to make minor
modifications to Amendment No. 1, if necessary; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to extend the term of the
agreement with no increase in compensation in the
event that the work is not completed by the agreement
end date.
2.J 19-1167 Action on Resolution Approving the Annexation of Two Hotel
Parcels (AC Hotel located at 2950 Lakeside Drive and Element
Hotel located at 1950 Wyatt Drive) into Community Facilities
District No. 2010-1
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the annexation of the
Hotel Parcels into the CFD; and
2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Notice of Special
Tax Lien and the Amended Boundary Map - CFD
2010-1, and authorize recordation thereof.
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2.K 19-1222 Action on Amendment No. 1 to an Agreement for Services with
Rosendin Electric, Inc. for Specialized Electrical Services to
Support SVP’s Generation Facilities.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 1 to an Agreement for Services with Rosendin
Electric, Inc. to increase the not-to-exceed
compensation amount by $200,000 to $329,764.89 to
support the Donald Von Raesfeld Steam Turbine
Major Overhaul Project.
2.L 19-1232 Approval of Fifth Amendment to Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement; Resolution declaring the necessity of board
approval prior to entering into Stadium Authority contracts
Recommendation: 1. Approve the Fifth Amendment to Joint Exercise of
Powers Agreement to eliminate the authority of
Executive Director to enter into Stadium Authority
contracts without prior Board approval; and
2. Adopt Resolution declaring the necessity of
Stadium Authority Board approval prior to entering
into Stadium Authority contracts.
2.M 19-1258 Action on a Resolution Approving Application(s) for “Per Capita”
Grant Funds from the California State Department of Parks and
Recreation
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager
and/or designee to submit the City’s Application and
Administer Per Capita grant funds.
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
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3. 19-1104 Discussion of, and Possible Direction On, Review of Potential
General Fund Revenue Opportunities for the November 2020
Ballot; Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute
Contracts for Community Research and Outreach
Recommendation: 1. Review and provide direction on the Potential
General Fund Revenue Opportunities for the
November 2020 Ballot; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute agreements with contractors to conduct
the required community research and outreach
within appropriated funds.
4. 19-907 Action on FY 2018/19 Budget Year-End Report, Approve Seven
New Positions, and Approve the Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation: Alternatives 1, 2, 3 and 4:
1. Note and file the FY 2018/19 Budget Year-End
Report;
2. Approve the Budget Amendments set forth in the
Budget Year-End Report (five affirmative Council
votes required for revenue actions only);
3. Approve the addition of one Sr. Management
Analyst, one Utility Services Technician, one
Customer Service Supervisor, one Contracts
Manager, and two Customer Service Representatives
in the Finance Department and one Meter Data
Analyst in the Electric Utility Department, and
4. Approve the related FY 2018/19 and FY 2019/20
Budget Amendments as set forth in this Report (five
affirmative Council votes required for revenue actions
only).
5. 19-1004 Approval of Charter Review Committee Recommendations
Regarding District Elections
Recommendation: Staff does not have a recommendation on this item.
This is a recommendation from the Charter Review
Committee and staff requests Council direction on
language to include in a draft charter amendment.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
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19-424 Informational Report on City Council Referral regarding The
Mercury News Article
Recommendation: Note and file the Informational Report on City Council
Referral regarding The Mercury News Article.
19-1157 Monthly Update on City Council and Stadium Authority Staff
Referrals, Both Open and Closed
19-441 Tentative Meeting Agenda Calendar (TMAC)
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting is on Tuesday evening, November 12, 2019 in the City Hall
Council Chambers.
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other
provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must
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or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge
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AB23 ANNOUNCEMENT: Members of the Santa Clara Stadium Authority, Sports and Open Space Authority and Housing
Authority are entitled to receive $30 for each attended meeting.
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.
LEGEND: City Council (CC); Stadium Authority (SA); Sports and Open Space Authority (SOSA); Housing Authority (HA);
Successor Agency to the City of Santa Clara Redevelopment Agency (SARDA)
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