City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · November 10, 2020
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 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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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.
3:30 PM COUNCIL MEETING
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Roll Call
CLOSED SESSION
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.
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Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
20-1158 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov’t Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
NCPA, et al. v. the United States, U.S. Court of Federal Claims,
Case No. 14-817C
20-1159 Conference with Real Property Negotiators (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.8
Property: 2908 Lafayette Street, APN: 224-08-109
City/Authority Negotiator: Deanna J. Santana, City
Manager/Executive Director (or designee)
Negotiating Parties: Dollinger Lafayette Associates
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real
Property (provisions, price and terms of payment)
4:30 PM COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Regular Meeting to Reconvene at 4:30 PM or shortly thereafter
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.A 20-740 Proclaim November 2020 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation
Month
1.B 20-1128 Recognize Sewa International for Outstanding Community
Service
1.C 20-1102 Recognize Santa Clara Community Coalition for Outstanding
Community Service
1.D 20-1077 Verbal Report from City Manager regarding COVID-19
Pandemic
1.E 20-1072 Presentation by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
(VTA) on the Proposed 2021 Transit Service Plan
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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 20-1140 Approve the Special City Council & Stadium Authority, Council
and Authorities Concurrent and Special Stadium Authority
Meeting, and Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Recommendation: Approve the meeting minutes of:
September 28, 2020 - Special City Council &
Stadium Authority Meeting
September 29, 2020 - Council and Authorities
Concurrent Meeting & Special Stadium Authority
Meeting
2.B 20-21 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Senior Advisory Commission - September 28, 2020
Planning Commission - June 10, 2020
Cultural Commission - October 5, 2020
Downtown Community Task Force - September 24,
2020
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2.C 20-714 Action on Agreements with N. Harris Computer Corporation for
the NorthStar CIS Utility Billing System
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the Agreement with N. Harris Computer
Corporation for the NorthStar CIS Utility Billing System
to extend the term of the agreement through
December 31, 2023, with no change to the maximum
compensation of $276,648;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute future amendments to the agreement with N.
Harris Computer Corporation for additional work
related to the SEW project and change of banking
services and extend the term, if required, to complete
the additional work and subject to the appropriation of
funds; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute a new support and maintenance agreement
with N. Harris Computer Corporation to memorialize
the software products and configurations that are
licensed to the City with maximum compensation
amount not-to-exceed $171,595 for FY2020/21;
negotiate and execute future amendments consistent
with additions and deletions of software products and
configurations licensed to the City; and execute
one-year options to renew the maintenance and
support agreement, subject to the appropriation funds.
2.D 20-964 Action on Bills and Claims Report (CC) for the period October
3rd, 2020 - October 16th, 2020
Recommendation: Approve the list of Bills and Claims for October 3,
2020 - October 16, 2020.
2.E 20-886 Action on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Clara Authorizing City Staff to Deposit and Withdraw City Funds
in the State's Local Agency Investment Fund
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution granting the authority to the City
Manager, City Auditor, Director of Finance, and
Assistant Director of Finance to invest and withdraw
City funds in the State of California’s Local Agency
Investment Fund (LAIF).
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2.F 20-900 Action on Approval of a Tentative Parcel Map for 5407 and 5409
Stevens Creek Boulevard
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 5407 and 5409 Stevens Creek
Boulevard.
2.G 20-909 Approval of Silicon Valley Power’s Energy Storage Procurement
Plan to Re-Evaluate Energy Storage as an Element of the
Electric Utility Power Supply Plans in Compliance with California
Assembly Bill 2514
Recommendation: Approve and adopt Silicon Valley Power’s Energy
Storage Procurement Plan to re-evaluate energy
storage as an Element of Electric Utility Power Supply
Plans in Compliance with California Assembly Bill
2514.
2.H 20-919 Public Hearing: Action on a Tentative Parcel Map for 2250
Lawson Lane
Recommendation: Alternative 1:
Adopt a resolution to approve the Tentative Parcel
Map to create a single lot subdivision for commercial
condominium purposes at the property located at
2250 Lawson Lane.
2.I 20-921 Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Global
Spectrum, LP, dba Spectra Venue Management for the
Management and Operation of the Santa Clara Convention
Center Modifying the Timing of Capital Investments
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the Agreement with Global Spectrum, LP,
dba, Spectra Venue Management for the
Management and Operation of the Santa Clara
Convention Center modifying the timing of capital
investments and providing authority the City Manager
to make minor or administrative amendments.
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2.J 20-929 Action on Resolution Approving the Purchase and Sale
Agreements for Electric Utility Easements on the South Loop
Reconfigure Project
Recommendation: 1. Adopt the Resolution approving the purchases of
overhead electric easements at 2365 Lafayette
Street [APN 224-40-010], and 2265 Lafayette
Street [APN 224-03-080]; and
2. Authorize the recordation thereof.
2.K 20-930 Public Hearing: Action on the Termination of a Covenant
Agreement for the Properties Located at 1560 and 1582
Jackson Street that Restrict Development
Recommendation:
Alternative1: Authorize the City Manager to terminate
the Covenant Agreement for the Properties located at
1560 and 1582 Jackson Street.
2.L 20-879 Action on an Agreement for Services with Energy & Resource
Solutions, Inc. for Commercial and Industrial Energy Audit and
Rebate Management Services
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
Agreement with Energy and Resource Solutions,
Inc. for commercial and industrial energy audit and
rebate management services, for an initial term
starting on or about December 1, 2020 and ending
on June 30, 2022 for total maximum amount
not-to-exceed $1,691,700, subject to the annual
appropriation of funds;
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 June 30,
2027 assuming all options are exercised, subject to
the annual appropriation of funds; and
3. 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
and approval by the City, subject to the
appropriation of funds.
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2.M 20-1010 Action on Funding Request from Santa Clara Firefighter’s
Foundation for 2020 Virtual Firehouse Run
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to fund 2020
Virtual Firehouse Run in the amount of $10,000
through the community grants program.
2.N 20-757 Action on the 2019 Power Source Disclosure Reports and
Power Content Label
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the attestations of the
veracity of the 2019 Power Source Disclosure
Reports and the Power Content Label for submission
to the California Energy Commission.
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. 20-770 Action on 2020 Q3 Legislative Update
Recommendation: Note and file the 2020 Q3 Legislative Update.
4. 20-1138 Action on Emergency Ordinance to Add Chapter 9.70 to enact
COVID-19 Worker Recall Protections for Building Service, Food
Service and Hotel Service Workers
Recommendation: Alternative 1:
Adopt the Emergency Ordinance to add Worker
Recall Protections.
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5. 20-1133 Action on a Proposed Cost-Sharing Agreement with the County
of Santa Clara to Fund a Countywide Isolation and Quarantine
Support Program (IQSP)
Recommendation: Alternative 2: Council action to delegate authority to
the City Manager to negotiate and execute a funding
agreement with the County of Santa Clara in an
amount not to exceed $50,500 for a limited IQSP that
includes program oversight and coordination, motel
rooms for low-income, City of Santa Clara COVID
positive individuals (and/or COVID exposed City of
Santa Clara residents) and referral to the City’s rental
assistance program.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
20-882 Tentative Meeting Agenda Calendar (TMAC)
20-1074 Update on City Council and Stadium Authority Staff Referrals
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday evening, November 17, 2020 in the City
Hall Council Chambers.
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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Successor Agency to the City of Santa Clara Redevelopment Agency (SARDA)
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