City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · March 23, 2021
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 4:00 PM Council & Authorities Concurrent
& Special Stadium Authority -
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
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• 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.
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 March 23, 2021, at 4:00 pm for a Special Meeting to be held
virtually via Zoom, to consider the following matter(s) and to potentially take action with
respect to them.
4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
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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.
1.A 21-322 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
and (e)(3) and Section 54956.9(d)(4):
CONFERENCE WITH CITY’S OUTSIDE ATTORNEY -
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
One (1) item of anticipated litigation
1.B 21-483 Conference with Labor Negotiators (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957.6
City representative: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager (or
designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #1-Santa Clara Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171
Unit #2-Santa Clara Police Officer’s Association
Unit #3-IBEW Local 1245 (International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers)
Unit #4-City of Santa Clara Professional Engineers
Units #5, 7 & 8-City of Santa Clara Employees Association
Unit #6-AFSCME Local 101 (American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees)
Unit #9-Miscellaneous Unclassified Management Employees
Unit #9A-Unclassified Police Management Employees
Unit #9B-Unclassified Fire Management Employees
Unit #10-PSNSEA (Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees
Association)
1.C 21-494 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Sommers, et al., v. City of Santa Clara, et al., United States
District Court, Northern District of California Case No.
5:17-cv-04469-BLF
Convene to Closed Session
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5:30 PM COUNCIL REGULAR/SPECIAL STADIUM AUTHORITY MEETING
*Open Session to be heard at 5:30 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
2.A 21-349 Presentation by State Senator Bob Wieckowski on 2021
Legislation and State COVID-19 Response
2.B Items from the Task Force Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
a. 21-171 Verbal Quarterly Report from the Task Force on Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion
b. 21-460 Adopt a Resolution Affirming the City’s Commitment to Stand
Against and Condemn Violence and Hate Crimes Against Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution affirming the City’s commitment to
stand against and condemn violence and hate crimes
against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
2.C 21-430 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.]
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3.A 21-07 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District Advisory
Board - July 7, 2020
Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District Advisory
Board - July 9, 2020
Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District Advisory
Board - August 13, 2020
Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District Advisory
Board - September 10, 2020
Senior Advisory Commission - January 25, 2021
Youth Commission - February 9, 2021
Audit Committee - December 3, 2020
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee -
October 26, 2020
Economic Development, Communications, and
Marketing Committee - November 18, 2020
Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -
January 11, 2021
Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -
February 25, 2021
Historical and Landmarks Commission - February 4,
2021
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3.B 21-285 Action on Council & Authorities Concurrent Meeting Minutes of
January 12, 2021 & January 26, 2021, Special City Council &
Stadium Authority Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2021, and
Special City Council & Successor Agency to the City of Santa
Clara Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of February 8,
2021
Recommendation: Approve the meeting minutes of:
Council & Authorities Concurrent Meeting - January
12, 2021
Special City Council & Stadium Authority Meeting -
January 19, 2021
Council & Authorities Concurrent Meeting - January
26, 2021
Special City Council & Successor Agency to the City
of Santa Clara Redevelopment Agency - February 8,
2021
3.C 21-261 Action on the Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2019-20
Recommendation: Note and file the City of Santa Clara Single Audit
Report for the year ended June 30, 2020, as
recommended by the Council Audit Committee.
3.D 21-192 Approval of the Annual Investment Policy Statement for the City
of Santa Clara, its Agencies and Corporations
Recommendation:
Alternative 1:
Approve the Investment Policy for the City of Santa
Clara, its agencies and corporations with Sustainable
Investing Option #3 Industry and Subindustry
Exclusions.
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
STADIUM AUTHORITY GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
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4. 21-360 Action on the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status
Report for Quarter Ending December 31, 2020 and Related
Budget Amendments
Recommendation: 1. Note and file the Santa Clara Stadium Authority
Financial Status Report for the Quarter Ending
December 31, 2020; and
2. Approve Budget Amendments to the 2020/21
Santa Clara Stadium Authority Budget.
5. 21-46 Action on the Proposed Santa Clara Stadium Authority Fiscal
Year 2021/22 Budget, Stadium Operation and Maintenance
Plan, and 2021 Marketing Plan (Not to be heard prior to 6:00
PM)
Recommendation: Staff recommends Alternatives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7:
1. Adopt the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Fiscal
Year 2021/22 Operating, Debt Service, and Capital
Budget
2. Direct the Stadium Manager to provide a
procurement plan and schedule of all the required
repairs at the Stadium
3. Direct the Stadium Manager to submit the budget to
the Trust that is inclusive of the SCSA G&A budget of
$5.1 million
4. Direct the Stadium Manager to respond to the
questions outlined in the December 1, 2020 letter
from Kenn Lee
5. Delegate authority to the Executive Director to
approve budget amendments that move funds from
the Legal Contingency to Shared Expenses after the
review of adequate documentation for costs
6. Take No Action on the 2021 Marketing Plan
7. If the Board wants to pursue an independent
third-party consultant to review and assess the
Non-NFL Events Marketing Plan, delegate authority to
the Executive Director to conduct a competitive
Request for Proposal, enter into an agreement for
such services, and approve any budget amendments
associated with this action. Staff will report on all
actions related to this recommendation to the Board
on a quarterly basis, as part of the quarterly financial
report.
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PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
6. 21-271 Public Hearing: FY 2021-2022 DRAFT Annual Action Plan for
the use of Federal Housing and Urban Development Grant
Funds, and CDBG Guidelines
Recommendation: 1. Approve the 2021-2022 DRAFT Annual Action
Plan, and direct staff to incorporate all public
comments into the final version to be presented
before council on May 4, 2021; and
2. Approve the CDBG Policies & Procedures Manual
and CDBG Monitoring Manual.
7. 21-497 Discussion on Consideration of the Sale of the Loyalton Ranch
Property (Continued from March 16, 2021)
Recommendation: Staff has no recommendation and is seeking Council
direction.
8. 21-98 Accept the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Recommendation: Accept the General Plan Annual Progress Report as
presented by staff.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
21-440 Update on City Council and Stadium Authority Staff Referrals
21-498 Tentative Meeting Agenda Calendar (TMAC)
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday evening, April 6, 2021.
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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