City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · August 25, 2020
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 3:30 PM Joint Council and Special
Stadium Authority Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Pursuant to the provisions of California Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, issued on March
17, 2020, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Santa Clara has implemented methods
for the public to participate remotely:
• Via Zoom:
o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/99706759306
Meeting ID: 997-0675-9306 or
o Phone: 1(669) 900-6833
• Via the City’s eComment (now available during the meeting)
• Via email to PublicComment@santaclaraca.gov
As always, the public may view the meetings on SantaClaraCA.gov, Santa Clara City Television
(Comcast cable channel 15 or AT&T U-verse channel 99), or the livestream on the City’s YouTube
channel or Facebook page.
For those individuals that do not have the above access, the City Cafeteria has been set up to
accommodate up to 10 people at a time and public comment will be given from that location.
The meeting set-up is in line with the recommendations of the COVID-19 White House Task
Force, which notes no more than 10 people gatherings. The Mayor will be present for the meeting
with Councilmembers and department heads participating remotely. A limited number of staff will
also be present.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code
§54956 (“The Brown Act”) and Section 708 of the Santa Clara City Charter, the Chairperson calls
for a Special Meeting of the Governing Board of the Stadium Authority to commence and
convene on August 25, 2020, at 3:30 pm for a Special Meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers
located in the East Wing of City Hall at 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, California, to
consider the following matter(s) and to potentially take action with respect to them.
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
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Roll Call
20-769 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC, SARDA)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
County of Santa Clara, et al., v. City of San Jose, et al.
Santa Clara County Superior Court Master Case Number
(consolidated) 105CV046005
20-780 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)
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)
5:00 PM COUNCIL REGULAR/SPECIAL STADIUM AUTHORITY MEETING
Regular Meeting to Reconvene at 5:00 PM or shortly thereafter.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.A 20-738 Recognition of Youth Initiatives during the COVID-19 Pandemic
1.B 20-712 Verbal Report from City Manager regarding COVID-19
Pandemic [Council Pillar: Enhance Community Engagement and
Transparency]
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 20-16 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes [Council Pillar:
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency]
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
City-School Liaison Committee - February 5, 2020
City-School Liaison Committee - March 25, 2020
Economic Development, Communications, and
Marketing Minutes - February 19, 2020
Deferred Compensation Committee Minutes - May
27, 2020
2.B 20-690 Action on Monthly Investment Report for June 2020 and
Approve FY 2020/21 Budget Amendments [Council Pillar:
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency]
Recommendation: Note and file the Monthly Investment Report for June
2020 as presented and Approve FY 2020/21 Budget
Amendments.
2.C 20-682 Action on a Request for a Special Permit to Allow Seasonal
Christmas Tree Sales Events at 2610 El Camino Real from
November 10, 2020 through December 24, 2020. [Council Pillar:
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation
Development]
Recommendation: Approve the request of a Special Permit to allow for a
Christmas Tree sales events at 2610 El Camino Real
from November 20, 2020 through December 24, 2020,
subject to conditions.
2.D 20-684 Note and File the 2020 Evaluation Report of the Hazard
Mitigation Plan [Council Pillar: Deliver and Enhance High
Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure]
Recommendation: Note and File the 2020 Evaluation Report of the Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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2.E 20-703 Action on a Reimbursement Agreement for Formation of a
Community Facilities District in the Tasman East Specific Plan
Area and Related Budget Amendment [Council Pillar: Promote
and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation
Development]
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the
Reimbursement Agreement with the Developers
within the Tasman East Specific Plan Area; and
2. Approve the FY 2020/21 budget amendment in the
Expendable Trust Fund to recognize developer
contributions in the amount of $49,500 and
establish a Community Facilities District
Formation - Tasman East appropriation to account
for outside consultant costs in the amount of
$49,500.
2.F 20-706 Action on a Request for a Special Permit to Allow Seasonal
Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Tree Sales Events at 3590
Benton Street from September 20, 2020 through December 24,
2020 [Council Pillar: Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing
and Transportation Development]
Recommendation: Approve the request of a Special Permit to allow for a
seasonal Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Tree sales
events at 3590 Benton Street from September 20, 2020
through December 24, 2020, subject to conditions.
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2.G 20-726 Action on the Approval of FY 19 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Funding and Related Budget Amendment
[Council Pillar: Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient
Services and Infrastructure]
Recommendation: 1. Accept and approve the FY 19 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding of
$12,391 to support the Police Department’s efforts
to become NIBRS compliant;
2. Approve the related FY 2020/21 budget
amendment in the Police Operating Grant Trust
Fund to recognize grant revenue in the amount of
$12,391 and establish an Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant Program 2019
appropriation in the amount of $12,391;
3. Authorize the City Manager to sign grant-related
documents; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute purchase
order(s), subject to the appropriation of funds, to
directly support the Police Department’s technical
capacity for collecting, processing, analyzing and
validating data to become NIBRS compliant.
2.H 20-745 Update on Tasman East Specific Plan Implementation [Council
Pillar: Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and
Transportation Development]
Recommendation: Note and file the Update on Tasman East Specific
Plan Implementation.
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2.I 20-747 Accept the 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
COVID-19 Supplemental Award in the amount of $27,036 and
Approve the Related Budget Amendment Including the Required
10% Matching Funds [Council Pillar: Deliver and Enhance High
Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure]
Recommendation: 1. Accept the 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
COVID-19 Supplemental Award in the amount of
$27,036 for the COVID-19 Purchase of Personal
Protection Equipment for Department Personnel
and authorize the City Manager to execute the
necessary documents; and
2. Approve the FY 2020/21 Budget Amendment in
the Fire Operating Grant Trust Fund to recognize
grant revenue of $27,036 and a transfer of $2,703
from the General Fund as the City’s 10% grant
match and establish the Assistance to Firefighters
COVID-19 Grant FY 2020/21 appropriation in the
amount of $29,739; in the General Fund, establish
a transfer of $2,703 to the Fire Operating Grant
Trust Fund and reduce the Budget Stabilization
Reserve by $2,703.
2.J 20-790 Action on a Resolution Terminating the Proclamation of
Existence of a Local Emergency by the Director of Emergency
Services [Council Pillar: Enhance Community Engagement and
Transparency]
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Terminating the Proclamation of
Existence of a Local Emergency by the Director of
Emergency Services.
2.K 20-791 Action on Funding Request for the 2020 Santa Clara Virtual
Parade of Champions [Council Pillar: Enhance Community
Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets]
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to allocate
$15,000 in funding, available in the City Manager’s
Office FY 2020/21 operating budget, for the 2020
Santa Clara Virtual Parade of Champions.
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2.L 20-535 Public Hearing: Action on a Tentative Parcel Map for 2305
Mission College Boulevard [Council Pillar: Promote and
Enhance Economic, Housing, and Transportation Development]
Recommendation: Alternative 1:
Adopt a resolution to approve the Tentative Parcel
Map to subdivide the existing parcel into two lots at
the property located at 2305 Mission College
Boulevard.
STADIUM AUTHORITY CONSENT ITEMS
2.M 20-758 Informational Report on Dates and Purpose of Stadium Authority
and Stadium Manager Meetings for the Period April 1, 2020 to
June 30, 2020 [Board Pillar: Enhance Community Engagement
and Transparency]
Recommendation: Note and file the quarterly report on Stadium Authority
and Stadium Manager Meetings for the period of April
1, 2020 to June 30, 2020.
2.N 20-692 Action on Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for the Month of
April 2020 [Board Pillar: Enhance Community Engagement and
Transparency]
Recommendation: Approve the list of Stadium Authority Bills and Claims
for April 2020.
2.O 20-587 Action on an Agreement with The Pun Group, LLP for Auditing
Services for the Santa Clara Stadium Authority for the 2019
College Football Playoff National Championship [Board Pillar:
Ensure Compliance with Measure J and Manage Levi’s
Stadium]
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Executive Director to
execute an agreement with the Pun Group to provide
auditing services for a twelve-month period for a total
maximum not-to-exceed amount of $23,650.
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.]
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
3. 20-768 Action on a Written Petition submitted by Joseph Ducato
requesting to make changes to the Sewer Ordinance whereby
the City reassumes responsibility for maintenance and/or
replacement of the sewer laterals located in the public
right-of-way [Council Pillar: Enhance Community Engagement
and Transparency]
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation.
4. 20-750 Consideration of Silicon Valley Power Quarterly Strategic Plan
and Update on the Power Outages and Silicon Valley Power’s
Response [Council Pillar: Deliver and Enhance High Quality
Efficient Services and Infrastructure]
Recommendation: Note and file the SVP Quarterly Strategic Plan and
Update on the Power Outages and Silicon Valley
Power’s Response.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
20-719 Update on City Council and Stadium Authority Staff Referrals
[Council Pillar: Enhance Community Engagement and
Transparency]
20-778 Tentative Meeting Agenda Calendar (TMAC) [Council Pillar:
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency]
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday evening, September 1, 2020 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
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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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