City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · December 8, 2020
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 5:00 PM Virtual Meeting
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.
5:00 PM COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. 20-1180 Verbal Report from City Manager regarding COVID-19
Pandemic
2. 20-1248 Action on Resignation Letters from Sudhanshu Jain and
Anthony Becker from the Planning Commission
Recommendation: Accept the resignations of Anthony Becker and
Sudhanshu Jain from the Planning Commission.
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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.]
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
3. 20-716 Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the Canvass of
Returns of the Consolidated Municipal Election held on
November 3, 2020 with the Statewide Presidential Election
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution reciting the facts of the
Consolidated Municipal Election held on November 3,
2020 with the Statewide Presidential Election and
declare the following candidates elected: Kathy
Watanabe for Councilmember in Council District 1,
Kevin Nara Park for Councilmember in Council
District 4, Sudhanshu “Suds” Jain for Councilmember
in Council District 5, Anthony J. Becker for
Councilmember in Council District 6, Hosam Haggag
for City Clerk and Pat Nikolai for Chief of Police each
for a four-year term ending 2024.
4. Recognition & Remarks from Outgoing Elected Officials
a. District 4 Councilmember Teresa O'Neill
b. District 6 Councilmember Debi Davis
5. Ceremonial Oaths administered to Incoming Elected Officials as follows:
a. Administration of Oath to Elected City Clerk Hosam Haggag
b. Administration of Oath to Elected Chief of Police Pat Nikolai
c. Administration of Oath to Elected Councilmember for District 1 Kathy Watanabe
d. Administration of Oath to Elected Councilmember for District 4 Kevin Park
e. Administration of Oath to Elected Councilmember for District 5 Suds Jain
f. Administration of Oath to Elected Councilmember for District 6 Anthony Becker
6. Remarks by Incoming Elected Officials
Remarks may be taken out of order
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a. Elected City Clerk Hosam Haggag
b. Elected Chief of Police Pat Nikolai
c. Elected Councilmember for District 1 Kathy Watanabe
d. Elected Councilmember for District 4 Kevin Park
e. Elected Councilmember for District 5 Suds Jain
f. Elected Councilmember for District 6 Anthony Becker
7. 20-1267 Action on Written Petition submitted by Councilmember Chahal
Requesting a Discussion on the CVRA Appeal Case
Recommendation: Staff has no recommendation and is seeking Council
direction.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday evening, December 15, 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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