City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · January 26, 2021
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 4:00 PM Virtual Meeting
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4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order
Roll Call
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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21-167 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Santa Clara v. Yumori Kaku, et al., California Sixth
District Court of Appeal Case No. H046105
Convene to Closed Session
4:30 COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
*Regular Meeting to begin 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 21-156 Recognize Resident Esperanza Castellanos on her 107th
Birthday
1.B 21-168 Recognize Local Youth Author Aarna Agrawal
1.C 21-1270 Update on Worker Cooperative Initiative
1.D 21-147 Verbal Report from City Manager regarding COVID-19
Pandemic
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 21-29 Action on the Special City Council/Stadium Authorities, Council
& Authorities Concurrent, and Special City Council Meeting
Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the Meeting Minutes:
Special City Council & Stadium Authority Meeting
Minutes of December 1, 2020
Council & Authorities Concurrent Meeting Minutes of
December 8, 2020
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 9,
2020
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2.B 21-03 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District Advisory
Board - July 10, 2019
Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District Advisory
Board - August 9, 2019
Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District Advisory
Board - September 10, 2019
Audit Committee - September 24, 2020
Cultural Commission - December 7, 2020
Board of Library Trustees - September 14, 2020
Board of Library Trustees - October 5, 2020
Board of Library Trustees - November 2, 2020
Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Meeting
Minutes - November 9, 2020
Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Meeting
Minutes - December 2, 2020
Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Meeting
Minutes - December 9, 2020
Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Meeting
Minutes - December 16, 2020
Youth Commission - December 8, 2020
Historical and Landmarks Commission - November 5,
2020
2.C 21-1282 Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for
November 2020 and Approve Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation: Note and file the Monthly Financial Status and
Investment Reports for November 2020 as Presented
and Approve Related Budget Amendments.
2.D 21-1191 Action on Amendment No. 3 to the Facility Use Agreement
between Santa Clara Swim Club, Inc. and the City of Santa
Clara to address COVID19 Impacts to Programs & Revenue
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 3 to the facility use agreement with the Santa
Clara Swim Club, Inc. for the operation and
maintenance of the George F. Haines, International
Swim Center and delegate authority to make minor
modifications to the Agreement as needed.
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2.E 21-1136 Approval of the Annual Investment Policy Statement for the City
of Santa Clara, its Agencies and Corporations
Recommendation:
Approve the Investment Policy for the City of Santa
Clara, its agencies and corporations.
2.F 21-1198 Action on Award of Contract for the Pruneridge
Avenue-Lawrence Expressway Bicycle Lane Improvements
Project (CE 17-18-09)
Recommendation: 1. Award the Public Works Contract for the
Pruneridge Avenue-Lawrence Expressway Bicycle
Lane Improvements Project (CE 17-18-09) to the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, ASG
Builders, in the amount of $364,096 and authorize
the City Manager to execute any and all documents
associated with, and necessary for the award,
completion, and acceptance of this Project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute change
orders up to approximately 10 percent of the
original contract price, or $36,504 for a total not to
exceed amount of $400,600.
2.G 21-1308 Action on Amendment No. 2 to an Agreement for Services with
Guidehouse, Inc. for Consulting Services for North American
Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Compliance Support
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 2 to the Agreement for Services with
Guidehouse, Inc. to increase the maximum
compensation from $149,000 to $274,000; 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,
approval by the City, and the appropriation of funds.
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2.H 21-1223 Action on an Agreement with EOA, Inc. for Professional
Consulting Services Related to Compliance with Stormwater
Runoff and Discharge Regulations
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to finalize
and execute an agreement with EOA, Inc. for
professional consulting services related to
compliance with stormwater runoff and discharge
regulations for $200,000 over the five-year term,
subject to the appropriation of funds; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to make minor
modifications to the agreement, including time
extensions, as necessary.
2.I 21-1317 Action on the FY 2020/21 California Library Literacy Services
Grant Award and Related Budget Amendment
Recommendation: 1. Accept the California Library Literacy Services
grant award of $78,924 for Read Santa Clara; and
2. Approve the related FY 2020/21 budget
amendment in the Library Operating Grant Trust
Fund to recognize grant revenue in the amount of
$38,924 and increase the FY 2020/21 Adult
Literacy Program appropriation by $38,924 ( five
affirmative Council votes required for revenue
actions only Pursuant to Santa Clara Charter
Section 1305 Budget - Appropriations)
2.J 21-1218 Action on Final Map Tract 10524 at 1900 Warburton Avenue
Recommendation: 1. Approve Final Map for Tract 10524;
2. Authorize the City Manager to make minor
modifications, if necessary, prior to recordation;
and,
3. Authorize the recordation of Final Map Tract 10524,
located at 1900 Warburton Avenue [APN
224-20-027 (2020-21)].
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2.K 21-1285 Adopt the following City of Santa Clara and related agencies’
Resolutions Amending the Conflict of Interest Codes for
Designated Positions as Required by the Political Reform Act
and Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission:
1. City of Santa Clara
2. Santa Clara Stadium Authority
3. Bayshore North Project Enhancement
4. Public Facilities Financing Corporation
5. Sports and Open Space Authority
6. Housing Authority
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolutions amending the Conflict of
Interest Code required by the Political Reform Act and
Regulations of the Fair Political Practices
Commission:
1. City of Santa Clara
2. Santa Clara Stadium Authority
3. Bayshore North Project Enhancement
4. Public Facilities Financing Corporation
5. Sports and Open Space Authority
6. Housing Authority
2.L 21-1288 Action on Adopting a Resolution to Amend Council Policy 020
(“Proclamations”)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to amend Council Policy 020 as
recommended by the Governance and Ethics
Committee.
2.M 21-1387 Action on Appointments to City Committees and Area
Wide/Outside Agency Committees for the 2021 Calendar Year
Recommendation: Approve the appointments to the City and Area
Wide/Outside Agency Committees.
2.N 21-68 Action on Annual Appointment of Vice Mayor and Chaplain
Recommendation: Appoint Councilmember Raj Chahal as Vice Mayor
and appoint Vice Mayor Karen Hardy as Chaplain for
approximately one year until the appointment of a
successor Vice Mayor and successor Chaplain in
January 2022.
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2.O 21-114 Informational Report on COVID-19 Legislative Updates from
Townsend Public Affairs for January 1-14, 2021
Recommendation: Note and file this Informational Report on COVID-19
Legislative Updates from Townsend Public Affairs for
January 1-14, 2021.
2.P 21-1273 Action on Amendment No. 1 with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
for Legislative Advocacy Services
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs,
Inc. to extend the term of the agreement through
January 29, 2023 and increase the total not-to-exceed
amount from $90,000 to $252,000.
2.Q 21-108 Response to Written Petition from Mr. Sam Liu Regarding a
Proposed CMU Wall at 3200 Scott Boulevard
Recommendation: 1. Note and file this report.
2.R 21-149 Action on Adoption of an Ordinance No. 2027 Approving the
Update of the Fairway Glen Park Master Plan to include a
Restroom in Accordance with City Charter Section 714.1
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2027 Approving the Update of
the Fairway Glen Park Master Plan to include a
Restroom in Accordance with City Charter Section
714.1
2.S 21-151 Action on Adoption of an Ordinance No. 2028 Approving the
Central Park All-Inclusive Playground Schematic Design in
Accordance with City Charter Section 714.1
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2028 Approving the Central
Park All-Inclusive Playground Schematic Design in
Accordance with City Charter Section 714.1
STADIUM AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
2.T 21-1291 Action on Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for the Month of
October 2020
Recommendation: Approve the list of Stadium Authority Bills and Claims
for October 2020.
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2.U Report and Action on the Stadium Manager's Request for Authority to Execute
Agreements with FedEx and USPS to Mail Stadium Builder License (1) Notice of
Default and/or Notice of Termination for 2020 and (2) Request for Payment for 2021
Invoices
A. 21-163 Request from the Stadium Manager for Authority to Execute
Agreements with FedEx and USPS to Mail Stadium Builder
License (1) Notice of Default and/or Notice of Termination for
2020 and (2) Request for Payment for 2021 Invoices
B. 21-131 Report from the Stadium Authority Regarding the Stadium
Manager’s Request for Delegated Authority to Execute
Agreements with FedEx and USPS for Mailing Stadium Builder
License (1) Notice of Default and/or Notice of Termination and
(2) Request for Payment for 2021 Invoices
Recommendation: Alternatives 1 and 4:
1. Approve the Stadium Manager’s request to
execute agreements with FedEx and USPS for
mailing up to 1,200 SBL notices of defaults and
termination in a total amount not-to-exceed
$16,400 and authorize the Executive Director to
approve and process the reimbursement of such
costs upon receiving final invoices and supporting
documentation from the Stadium Manager; and
4. Deny retroactive approval of the costs associated
with postage, printing and mailing the 2021 SBL
invoices, in an amount not-to-exceed $10,100, and
delegate approval to the Executive Director upon
receipt of invoices and all supporting
documentation from the Stadium Manager.
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
STADIUM AUTHORITY GENERAL BUSINESS ITEM
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3. 21-1292 Action on the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status
Report for Quarter Ending September 30, 2020
Recommendation: Note and file the Santa Clara Stadium Authority
Financial Status Report for the Quarter Ending
September 30, 2020.
COUNCIL GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
4. 21-3589 Discussion and Direction on the Conversion of the Santa Clara
Tourism Improvement District (TID) Established Under the
Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 to a TID
Established under the Property and Business Improvement
District Law of 1994.
Recommendation: Alternatives 1 and 3:
1. Provide direction to proceed with the conversion of
the Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District (TID)
established under the Parking and Business
Improvement Area Law of 1989 to a TID
established under the Property and Business
Improvement District Law of 1994; and
3. Provide direction to proceed with an initial District
assessment formula of 1.5% of gross room revenue
and increasing to 2% in Year Two.
5. 21-101 Action on a Written Petition Submitted by Councilmember Jain
Requesting a Discussion on the Vote on the Sale of the
Loyalton Ranch Property
Recommendation: Staff has no recommendation and is seeking Council
direction.
6. 21-109 Action on a Written Petition Submitted by Councilmember Jain
Requesting a Discussion and Vote of Revising the Terms of
Franklin Mall Maintenance District Number 122
Recommendation: Staff has no recommendation and is seeking Council
direction.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
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21-94 Update on City Council and Stadium Authority Staff Referrals
21-38 Tentative Meeting Agenda Calendar (TMAC)
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday evening, February 9, 2021.
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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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