City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · October 13, 2020
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Call and Notice of Special Meeting
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 3:30 PM 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:
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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
Chair calls for a Special Meeting of the Governing Board of the Stadium Authority to
commence and convene on October 13, 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 COUNCIL REGULAR/STADIUM AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING
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Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.A 20-894 Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners on the Civil Service
Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Planning
Commission
1.B 20-913 Proclaim October 2020 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
1.C 20-914 Proclaim October 2020 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
1.D 20-962 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.]
2.A 20-870 Action on Council and Authorities Concurrent and Special
Stadium Authority Meeting Minutes [Council Pillar: Enhance
Community Engagement and Transparency]
Recommendation: Approve the meeting minutes of:
Special Stadium Authority Minutes of March 5, 2020
Council and Authorities Concurrent Minutes of July 14,
2020
Special City Council Minutes of August 17, 2020
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2.B 20-19 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes [Enhance
Community Engagement and Transparency]
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Planning Commission - April 22, 2020
Audit Committee - March 4, 2020
Senior Advisory Commission - February 24, 2020
Historical and Landmarks Commission - September
3, 2020
Cultural Commission - March 2, 2020
2.C 20-831 Action on Bills and Claims Report (CC, SA, HA) for the period
September 5th, 2020 - September 18th, 2020 [Council Pillar:
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency]
Recommendation: Approve the list of Bills and Claims for September 5,
2020 - September 18, 2020.
2.D 20-681 Action on Early Consideration of a General Plan Amendment
from Low Intensity Office to High Intensity Office for the
10.14-acre site located at 2901 Tasman Drive and General Plan
Text Amendment to add a policy to allow a Floor Area Ratio up
to 2.5 for High Intensity Office sites within half a mile of a light
rail station [Council Pillar: Promote and Enhance Economic,
Housing and Transportation Development]
Recommendation: City Council direct staff to continue processing the
subject General Plan Amendment from Low Intensity
Office to High Intensity Office for the 10.14-acre site
located at 2901 Tasman Drive and General Plan Text
Amendment to add a policy to allow a Floor Area
Ratio up to 2.5 for High Intensity Office sites within half
a mile of a light rail station.
2.E 20-708 Action on Resolution for an Exception to the 180 Day Waiting
Period To Appoint A Retired Annuitant To Serve as Temporary
Extra Help (Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224)
[Council Pillar: Manage Strategically Our Workforce Capacity
and Resources]
Recommendation: Alternative 1: Adopt the attached Resolution for an
Exception to the 180 Day Waiting Period To Appoint
A Retired Annuitant To Serve as Temporary Extra
Help (Government Code Sections 7522.56 and
21224).
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2.F 20-737 Action on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Clara Regarding Unclaimed Special Assessment District Funds
and Related Budget Amendment [Council Pillar: Deliver and
Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure]
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a resolution regarding unclaimed special
assessment district funds as detailed in Exhibit A to
the resolution and approve the transfer of these
funds to the General Fund for unrestricted use; and
2. Approve the FY 2020/21 budget amendments in the
General Fund to recognize Other Revenue of
$149,696, to increase the Budget Stabilization
Reserve by $141,196, and to increase the Finance
Department appropriation by $8,500.
2.G 20-755 Action on Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for the Months of
May through August 2020 [Board Pillar: Enhance Community
Engagement and Transparency]
Recommendation: Approve the list of Stadium Authority Bills and Claims
for May 2020 through August 2020.
2.H 20-762 Action on an Agreement for Services with Aspen Environmental
Group to Provide As-needed Electric Rate and Fee Analysis
Consultant Services [Council Pillar: Deliver and Enhance High
Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure]
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
Agreement for Services with Aspen Environmental
Group for as-needed electric rate and fee analysis
consultant services, for a term starting on or about
November 1, 2020 and ending on or about
October 31, 2025 for a total maximum amount
not-to-exceed of $450,000, subject to the annual
appropriation of funds; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute up to five
one-year options to extend the term of the
Agreement after the initial term, ending October
31, 2030, assuming all options are exercised, and
subject to the annual appropriation of funds.
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2.I 20-832 Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for
July 2020 and August 2020 and Approve the Related Budget
Amendments [Council Pillar: Enhance Community Engagement
and Transparency]
Recommendation: Note and file the Monthly Financial Status and
Investment Reports for July 2020 and August 2020 as
presented and Approve Related Budget
Amendments.
2.J 20-844 Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Mott
MacDonald Group, Inc. for Annual Sanitary Sewer Condition
Assessment Repair Projects (Year 2021/2022 Projects) [Council
Pillar: Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and
Infrastructure]
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Mott
MacDonald Group, Inc. for Annual Sanitary Sewer
Condition Assessment Repair Projects.
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2.K 20-854 Action on Master Agreements for Silicon Valley Power on
System Capacity Expansion Planning including Delegation of
Authority for Capital Project Implementation and General
Engineering Support [Council Pillar: Deliver and Enhance High
Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure]
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the System
Expansion Plan Agreement with Electrical
Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$850,000;
2. Delegate Authority to the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Master Service
Agreements with Advisian Worley Group, TRC
Solutions, Inc., Leidos Engineering, LLC, Flynn
Resource Consultants, Inc. and EN Engineering
LLC for General Consulting Services in an amount
not to exceed $2,000,000 per agreement over the
five year terms of the agreements, subject to the
appropriations of funds;
3. Delegate Authority to the City Manager to
negotiate and execute Master Service
Agreements with 1898 & Co., TRC Solutions, Inc.,
Electrical Consultants, Inc., AECOM Technical
Services, Inc., and Stantec Consulting Services
Inc. for Plan Implementation Services in an amount
not to exceed $3,000,000 per agreement over the
five-year terms of the agreements, subject to the
appropriation of funds; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or their designee, to
add or delete services consistent with the scope of
the agreements, and allow future rate adjustments
subject to request and justification by contractor,
approval by the City, and the appropriation of
funds.
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2.L 20-873 Action on Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for the
Performance of Services with Wilson, Ihrig & Associates for
Noise Monitoring Services at Levi’s Stadium [Council Pillar:
Ensure Compliance with Measure J and Manage Levi’s
Stadium]
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 3 to the Agreement with Wilson, Ihrig &
Associates to reflect a revised termination date of
September 30, 2021, subject to annual
appropriations, to continue conducting noise
monitoring of Levi’s Stadium and the 49ers practice
facility for total cost not to exceed $249,840 over the
life of the agreement.
2.M 20-920 Accept the 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount
of $40,168 to provide the California State Fire Marshal Fire
Control 4 Course to Department Personnel and Approve the
Related Budget Amendment [Council Pillar: Deliver and
Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure]
Recommendation: 1. Accept the 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in
the amount of $40,168 for Conducting Fire Control
4 Training for Department Personnel; and
2. Approve the Related FY 2020/21 Budget
Amendment in the Fire Operating Grant Trust Fund
to recognize the AFG grant revenue and establish
the Assistance to Firefighters Grant FY 2019/20 in
the amount $40,168, and recognize a transfer from
the General Fund and establish an Assistance to
Firefighters Grant FY 2019/20 - City Match in the
amount of $4,017; in the General Fund, establish a
transfer to the Fire Operating Grant Trust Fund to
provide the 10% city match and reduce the Budget
Stabilization Reserve by $4,017.
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2.N 20-940 Action on Amendment to the Software Maintenance Agreement
with ABB Enterprise Software Inc. [Council Pillar: Deliver and
Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure]
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
Amendment to the Software Maintenance
Agreement with ABB Enterprise Software Inc. for
maintenance of the SCADA System and to
execute future amendments or agreements, as
needed associated with the change in ownership
of ABB’s Power Grids Business; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to add or delete
services consistent with the scope of the
agreements, and allow future rate adjustments
subject to request and justification by contractor or
consultant and approval by the City, subject to the
appropriation of funds.
2.O 20-883 Action on Resolution Approving the Purchase and Sale
Agreements for Electric Utility Easements on the South Loop
Reconfigure Project [Council Pillar: Deliver and Enhance High
Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure]
Recommendation:
1. Adopt the Resolution approving the purchases of
overhead electric easements at 2325 Lafayette
Street [APN 224-40-009], 1015 Martin Avenue
[APN 224-60-006], and 2301 Lafayette Street
[APN 224-40-007]; and
2. Authorize the recordation thereof.
2.P 20-887 Approval to Negotiate Expansion of Recycled Water and
Potable Reuse through a Proposed Purified Water Project at the
Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF) [Council Pillar: Promote
Sustainability and Environmental Protection]
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to
negotiate with the City of San José and Valley Water
regarding expansion of recycled water and potable
reuse through a proposed Purified Water Project at
the RWF.
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2.Q 20-693 Public Hearing: Consideration of a Proposed Resolution
Amending the Rates for Attachments to City Owned Utility Poles
by Third Party Communications Providers [Council Pillar:
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and
Infrastructure]
Recommendation: Consider the proposed Resolution amending the
rates for attachments to City owned utility poles by
third party communications providers and set
November 17, 2020 for the adoption of the Resolution.
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. 20-984 Council Input on Enhanced Community Outreach and
Community Benefits Policy and Action to Rescind the City’s
Early Consideration Policy for General Plan Amendment
Applications [Council Pillar: Promote Economic, Housing and
Transportation Development]
Recommendation: Alternatives 1 and 2:
1. Provide Input on an Enhanced Community Outreach
and Community Benefits Policy; and
2. Adopt a Resolution to Repeal Resolution No.
17-8435 and Rescind the Early Consideration
Policy for General Plan Amendment Applications,
effective January 1, 2021.
4. 20-927 Discussion and Direction on Mayor Gillmor’s Request
Regarding Worker Retention and Recall Protections During
COVID-19 Pandemic [Council Pillar: Promote and Enhance
Economic, Housing and Transportation Development]
Recommendation: Staff has no recommendation and is seeking Council
direction and feedback on possible amendments to
the Worker Retention Ordinance.
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STADIUM AUTHORITY GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
5. 20-724 Report on the Audited Santa Clara Stadium Authority Fiscal
Year 2019/20 Annual Financial Statements [Board Pillar: Ensure
Compliance with Measure J and Manage Levi’s Stadium]
Recommendation: Note and file the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Fiscal
Year 2019/20 Annual Financial Statements.
6. 20-725 Action on the Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for the
Quarter and Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2020 [Board Pillar:
Ensure Compliance with Measure J and Manage Levi’s
Stadium]
Recommendation: Note and file the Santa Clara Stadium Authority
Financial Status Report for the Quarter and Fiscal
Year Ending March 31, 2020.
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7. 20-466 Action on Agreements to Implement a Financial Management
System for the Stadium Authority [Council Pillar: Ensure
Compliance with Measure J and Manage Levi’s Stadium]
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and
execute an agreement with Armanino, LLP to
provide professional services for the
implementation of a financial management system
for an initial three-year term with maximum
compensation amount not-to-exceed $198,460,
and execute up to two one-year options to extend
the term of the agreement for ongoing support and
related professional services, subject to annual
appropriation of funds;
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute
Purchase Orders with Armanino Solutions, LLC for
software subscription services for an initial
twelve-month period with maximum compensation
amount not-to-exceed $5,000, and execute
one-year renewals as required, subject to annual
appropriation of funds;
3. Authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and
execute an agreement with SaaSplaza, Inc. for
Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains software
subscription and web hosting services for an initial
twelve-month period with maximum compensation
amount not-to-exceed $43,090, and execute
one-year renewals as required, subject to annual
appropriation of funds;
4. Authorize the Executive Director to execute
Purchase Orders with Concur Technologies, Inc. for
SAP Concur software subscription services for an
initial twelve-month period with maximum
compensation amount not-to-exceed $15,514, and
execute one-year renewals as required, subject to
annual appropriation of funds; and
5. Negotiate and execute amendments and/or change
orders to the above referenced
agreements/Purchase Orders related to system
implementation and requirements including
additional software licenses and transaction fees,
subject to the annual appropriation of funds.
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8. Review and Possible Action on Request from the Stadium Manager for Authority to
Execute Agreement with LCPtracker, Inc. for Compliance Software for Certified
Payroll Reporting and Stadium Authority’s Concerns with Stadium Manager’s
Request
A. 20-966 Request from the Stadium Manager for Authority to Execute
Agreement with LCPtracker, Inc. for Compliance Software for
Certified Payroll Reporting for Prevailing Wage [Board Pillar:
Ensure Compliance with Measure J and Manage Levi’s
Stadium]
B. 20-1001 Report from the Stadium Authority on Its Concerns Regarding
the Stadium Manager’s Request to Execute an Agreement with
LCPtracker, Inc. [Board Pillar: Ensure Compliance with Measure
J and Manage Levi’s Stadium]
Recommendation: 1. Accept the Stadium Authority’s report on its
concerns regarding the Stadium Manager’s
request to execute an Agreement with LCPtracker;
and
3. Deny Stadium Manager’s request to execute the
LCPtracker agreement because of its failure to
correct the following errors:
(a) Request for $25,000 contract for services
priced at $13,180 (authorization for expenditure of
90% above contract value);
(b) Mathematical/typographical errors in the
agenda report or agreement;
(c) Undocumented scope of work;
(d) Undefined extension of agreement;
(e) Inappropriate removal of provisions requiring
compliance with Brown Act, Public Records Act,
and other applicable federal or state laws;
(f) Undocumented source of funding/failure to
request budget from Board; and
(g) Misunderstanding of public sector
“piggybacking” procurement practice.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
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20-926 Update on City Council and Stadium Authority Staff Referrals
[Council Pillar: Enhance Community Engagement and
Transparency]
20-925 Tentative Meeting Agenda Calendar (TMAC) [Council Pillar:
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency]
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday evening, October 27, 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
provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must
be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge,
which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in
court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice,
or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge
may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.
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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