City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · April 20, 2021
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 4:00 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
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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 April 20, 2021, at 4:00 pm for a Special Meeting to be held virtually, to consider
the following matter(s) and to potentially take action with respect to them.
4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order
Roll Call
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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 21-570 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
1.B 21-571 Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4) - Initiation of litigation
Number of potential cases: 1
Facts and Circumstances: Consideration of recommendations
contained in the TAP International Financial Audit Titled
“Contract Close Out Review: Convention and Visitor’s Bureau”
(Continued from April 6, 2021)
1.C 21-572 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)
(Continued from April 6, 2021)
Convene to Closed Session
6:00 PM COUNCIL REGULAR/SPECIAL STADIUM AUTHORITY MEETING
*Open Session to begin at 6:00 PM or shortly thereafter
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Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
2. 21-596 Action to continue the Adoption of Ordinance No. 2030 to
reinstate the International Exchange Commission, and amend
the powers, functions, and duties of the Cultural Commission -
Continued to May 25, 2021
Recommendation: Continue the adoption of Ordinance No. 2030 to
reinstate the International Exchange Commission, and
amend the powers, functions, and duties of the
Cultural Commission to May 25, 2021.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
3.A 21-589 Recognition of the Islamic Month of Ramadan
3.B 21-5401 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.]
4.A 21-09 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Historical and Landmarks Commission - March 4,
2021
Cultural Commission - March 1, 2021
Youth Commission - March 9, 2021
Governance and Ethics Committee - December 7,
2020
Board of Library Trustees - March 1, 2021
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - January
25, 2021
Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - March
8, 2021
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4.B 21-564 Action on Council and Authorities Concurrent & Special Stadium
Authority Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2021 and Santa Clara
Stadium Authority & Special City Council Meeting of February
16, 2021
Recommendation: Approve the Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Special Stadium Authority Meeting Minutes of
February 9, 2021 and Santa Clara Stadium Authority
& Special City Council Meeting of February 16, 2021.
4.C 21-141 Action on Bills and Claims Report (CC, HA) for the period
February 20th, 2021 - March 19th, 2021
Recommendation: Approve the list of Bills and Claims for February 20,
2021 - March 19, 2021.
4.D 21-484 Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for
February 2021 and Approve Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation: Note and file the Monthly Financial Status and
Investment Reports for February 2021 as Presented
and Approve Related Budget Amendments in various
funds requiring five affirmative votes and consistent
with City Charter Section 1305, “At any meeting
after the adoption of the budget, the City Council
may amend or supplement the budget by motion
adopted by the affirmative votes of at least five
members so as to authorize the transfer of unused
balances appropriated for one purpose to another
purpose, or to appropriate available revenue not
included in the budget,” as noted for each individual
item in Attachment 3.
4.E 21-260 Action on the Federal and State Income Tax Exempt Reporting
for Fiscal Year 2019/2020
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to file
the 2019 Internal Revenue Service Form 990 (Return
of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) and the
State of California Form 199 (Exempt Organization
Annual Information Return) on behalf of the City of
Santa Clara Public Facilities Financing Corporation.
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4.F 21-513 Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for
Enterprise Asset Management Software and Services
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Master
Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC
for Enterprise Asset Management Software and
Services to provide professional services for
software implementation and configuration for an
initial five-year term starting on or around May 1,
2021 and ending on or around April 30, 2026, with
maximum compensation not to exceed $250,000,
subject to the appropriation of funds;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Purchase
Orders with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for
ongoing software support and maintenance
services at the rate of $31,184 in year 1, subject to
a maximum rate increase of 5% per year, for an
estimated total of $172,312, assuming 5%
increases are exercised each year, subject to the
annual appropriation of funds and the terms and
conditions of the Master Agreement;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Purchase
Orders with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for
the purchase of additional concurrent software
licenses as may be required (currently at $2000 per
license), and to adjust the rate for ongoing software
support and maintenance services associated with
the purchase of additional software licenses
(currently at $400 per license per year), subject to
the appropriation of funds and the terms and
conditions of the Master Agreement; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute one-year
renewals to extend the term of the Master
Agreement after the initial five-year term as may be
required, subject to the appropriation of funds.
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4.G 21-478 Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Affordable Housing
Agreement with LS-Santa Clara, LLC for the Project Located at
1433-1493 El Camino Real
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Affordable Housing
Agreement with LS-Santa Clara, LLC, to execute
amendments thereto, and to take any other action
necessary to implement the requirement for the
provision of four (4) Below Market Purchase homes
within a 39-unit townhome project at 1433-1493 El
Camino Real; and
2. Authorize the recordation thereof.
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4.H 21-489 Action on Loan Agreement with Allied Housing, Inc. for a Loan of
up to $4,000,000 to Support the Construction of 80 Affordable
Housing Units at 3333-3337 Kifer Road and Approve the
Related Budget Amendment
Recommendation: Alternative 1 and 2:
1. Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate and execute a Loan
Agreement with Allied Housing, Inc. for a loan of up
to $4,000,000 to support the construction of 80
affordable housing units located at 3333-3337
Kifer Road; to make modifications to the Loan
Agreement and attachments consistent with the
Term Sheet and as reviewed by the City Attorney
for form and consistency; to execute all documents
necessary (including Deeds of Trust, Promissory
Notes, and Affordable Housing Agreements) to
implement the Loan Agreement and close escrow;
and
2. Consistent with the City Charter Section 1305 “At
any meeting after the adoption of the budget, the
City Council may amend or supplement the
budget by motion adopted by the affirmative
votes of at least five members so as to
authorize the transfer of unused balances
appropriated for one purpose to another purpose,
or to appropriate available revenue not included
in the budget,” approve the following FY 2020/21
budget amendments:
A. In the City Affordable Housing Fund,
appropriate $4,000,000 to the Kifer Senior
Housing Project Loan and reduce the
unrestricted ending fund balance by
$4,000,000 (five affirmative Council
votes required for the use of unused
balances).
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4.I 21-328 Action on an Agreement with Mott MacDonald Group, Inc. for
Design Professional Services for the Storm Drain Slide Gate
Rehabilitation Project and Related Budget Amendment
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
an agreement with Mott MacDonald Group, Inc. for
the Storm Drain Slide Gate Rehabilitation Project in
the amount not-to-exceed $428,817;
2. Authorize the City Manager to make minor
modifications to the agreement, if needed; and
3. Approve the following budget amendment in the
Storm Drain Capital fund (five affirmative votes
required, City Charter section 1305): Decrease the
Laurelwood Pump Station Rehabilitation Project by
$50,000 and increase the Storm Drain Slide Gate
Rehabilitation Project by $50,000.
4.J 21-1162 Adoption of a Resolution of Intention for Parking Maintenance
District No. 122 - Franklin Square
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to order that the
alternative method for the levy of benefit
assessment be made applicable to the City of
Santa Clara Parking Maintenance District No. 122;
2. Set a hearing date of June 8, 2021 to approve the
Director’s Report FY 2021/22; and
3. Authorize the publication, mailing, and posting of
the Notice of Public Hearing as stated in the
Resolution of Intention.
4.K 21-1166 Adoption of a Resolution of Intention for Santa Clara Convention
Center Complex -
Maintenance District No. 183
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to order that the
alternative method for the levy of benefit
assessment be made applicable to the Santa Clara
Convention Center Complex Maintenance District
No. 183;
2. Set a hearing date of June 8, 2021 to approve the
Director’s Report FY 2021/22; and
3. Authorize the publication, mailing, and posting of
the Notice of Public Hearing as stated in the
Resolution of Intention.
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4.L 21-161 Action on a Resolution to Adopt a List of Projects Funded by
Senate Bill 1, The Road Repair and Accountability Act, for
Fiscal Year 2021-22
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution to Adopt a List of Projects
Funded by Senate Bill 1, The Road Repair and
Accountability Act, for Fiscal Year 2021-22 .
4.M 21-456 Informational Report on COVID-19 Legislative Updates from
Townsend Public Affairs for March 8 - April 4, 2021
Recommendation: Note and file the Informational Report on COVID-19
Legislative Updates from Townsend Public Affairs for
March 8 - April 4, 2021.
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4.N 21-388 Action on 2021 Senior Meal Program and Related Budget
Amendment
Recommendation:
1. Consistent with City Charter Section 1305, “At
any meeting after the adoption of the budget, the City
Council may amend or supplement the budget by
motion adopted by the affirmative votes of at least
five members so as to authorize the transfer of
unused balances appropriated for one purpose to
another purpose, or to appropriate available revenue
not included in the budget,” approve the following FY
2020/21 budget amendments:
A. In the General Fund, decrease the Land
Sale Reserve by $130,000 and increase
the transfer to the Other City Departments
Operating Grant Trust Fund by $130,000
(five affirmative Council votes required
for the use of unused balances); and
B. In the Other City Departments Operating
Grant Trust Fund, recognize the transfer
from the General Fund in the amount of
$130,000 and increase the COVID-19
Relief Program appropriation by $130,000
(five affirmative Council votes required
to appropriate additional revenue).
2. Authorize the City Manager to increase a purchase
order with Levy Premium Foods by $130,000 for a
total of $830,000 for the weekend senior meal
program in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
4.O Stadium Manager’s Request to Execute Agreements with Bear Electrical Solutions,
Inc. and Cupertino Electric, Inc. for Electrical Maintenance and Repair Services
a. 21-404 Request from the Stadium Manager for Authority to Execute
Agreements with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. and Cupertino
Electric, Inc. for Electrical Maintenance and Repair Services
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b. 21-403 Report from the Stadium Authority Regarding the Stadium
Manager’s Request to Execute Agreements with Bear Electrical
Solutions, Inc. and Cupertino Electric, Inc. for Electrical
Maintenance and Repair Services
Recommendation: Alternatives 1 and 2
1. Approve the Stadium Manager’s request for
authority to execute an agreement with Bear
Electrical Solutions, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed
$250,000 per contract year (for a total
not-to-exceed amount of $750,000 over the initial
three-year term), subject to budget appropriations
for every contract year, 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
2. Approve the Stadium Manager’s request for
authority to execute an agreement with Cupertino
Electric, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000
per contract year (for a total not-to-exceed amount
of $750,000 over the initial three-year term), subject
to budget appropriations for every contract year,
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.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
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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
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
STUDY SESSION
5. 21-1156 Patrick Henry Drive Specific Plan Study Session
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
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6. 21-154 Public Meeting on the Formation of the Santa Clara Tourism
Improvement District and the Levy of Assessments on Affected
Lodging Businesses
Recommendation: Open public testimony to allow members of the public
to provide comments on the formation of the Santa
Clara Tourism Improvement District and the levy of
assessments on affected lodging businesses.
7. 21-578 Consideration of Silicon Valley Power Quarterly Strategic Plan
Update (Continued from April 6, 2021)
Recommendation: Note and file the Silicon Valley Power Quarterly
Strategic Plan Update.
8. 21-579 Discussion on Consideration of the Sale of the Loyalton Ranch
Property (Continued from April 6, 2021)
Recommendation: Staff has no recommendation and is seeking Council
direction.
9. 21-563 Action on a Written Petition submitted by Kirk Vartan Requesting
Elected City Councilmembers be Required to Turn on Video
during Virtual Council Meetings
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
21-551 Update on City Council and Stadium Authority Staff Referrals
21-535 Tentative Meeting Agenda Calendar (TMAC)
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday evening, May 4, 2021 in the City Hall
Council Chambers.
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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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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