City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · November 9, 2021
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 5:00 PM Virtual Meeting
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Open Session
Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution
21-9013, the City Council meeting will be held by teleconference only. No physical location will be
available for this meeting; however, the City of Santa Clara continues to have methods for the
public to participate remotely:
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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
November 9, 2021, at 5:00 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.
5:00 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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1.A 21-1565 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Santa Clara v. Dollinger Lafayette Associates, et al.,
Santa Clara County Superior Court Case Number 20CV374460
1.B 21-1566 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Santa Clara v. WESCO Properties, Inc., et al., Santa
Clara County Superior Court Case Number 21CV380278
Convene to Closed Session
6:00 PM COUNCIL REGULAR AND SPECIAL STADIUM AUTHORITY MEETING
*Open Session is to begin at 6:00 PM or shortly thereafter
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
2. 21-1567 Proclamation of United Against Hate Week 2021
STUDY SESSION
3. 21-1320 Study Session on the City Activity to Address an Unhoused
Population: California Department of Housing and Community
Development’s (HCD) Project HomeKey and Provision of Basic
Services for the City's Unhoused
Recommendation: The purpose of this report is to support a Study
Session on this topic and to receive input from the
City Council on further policy development. Possible
next steps for Council consideration are discussed in
the report.
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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4.A 21-22 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - August
23, 2021
Planning Commission - September 22, 2021
Planning Commission - October 13, 2021
Cultural Commission - October 4, 2021
4.B 21-6847 Action on Bills and Claims Report (CC) for the Period August 28,
2021 - September 24, 2021
Recommendation: Approve the list of Bills and Claims for August 28,
2021 - September 24, 2021.
4.C 21-1173 Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Report for
July and August 2021 and Approve Related Budget
Amendments
Recommendation: Note and file the Monthly Financial Status and
Investment Reports for July 2021 and August 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 5.
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4.D 21-1539 Action on a Budget Amendment for Revisions to the El Camino
Real Specific Plan
Recommendation: 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 FY 2021/22
budget amendment in the General Fund to increase
the Community Development Department
appropriation by $1,000,000 and decrease the Land
Sale Reserve by $1,000,000 ( five affirmative
Council votes required for the use of unused
balances).
4.E 21-1370 Action on Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Mintier
Harnish, LP, for Preparation of the Zoning Code Update
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for the
Performance of Services with Mintier Harnish, LP, for
preparation of the Zoning Code Update to extend the
termination date to December 31, 2022.
4.F 21-1470 Action on an Agreement Containing Covenants and Restrictions
with SANTANA TERRACE SENIORS, LLC for Project Located
at 190 N. Winchester Boulevard
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
the Agreement Containing Covenants and
Restrictions with SANTANA TERRACE SENIORS,
LLC for the Project located at 190 N. Winchester
Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the recordation thereof.
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4.G 21-1268 Action on an Agreement with Maze & Associates Accounting
Corporation for Audit of the City’s Annual Financial Report
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement and engagement letters with Maze &
Associates Accounting Corporation to audit the
City’s Annual Financial Report for five fiscal years,
with the initial year ending on June 30, 2022, with
maximum compensation not-to-exceed $703,427
and subject to the appropriation of funds; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute amendments to the Agreement to provide
additional services as required, subject to the
appropriation of funds.
4.H 21-1135 Action on a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of
Santa Clara and the Silicon Valley Central Chamber of
Commerce for a Partnership to Support Small Businesses in
Santa Clara
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Santa Clara and the Silicon Valley Central Chamber
of Commerce for a partnership to support small
businesses in Santa Clara.
4.I 21-1351 Action on the Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’s
Recommended Appointment to Current Member Vacancy
Recommendation: Appoint Gustavo Rangel to the current member
vacancy on the Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (Task Force) as recommended by the Task
Force.
4.J 21-512 Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Use of City Electric
Forces at Various Locations
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the use of City Electric
Forces at 2233 Calle de Mundo, 1550 Space Park
Drive, 714 Valley Way, 2375 Pilot Knob, 3234 Martin
Avenue, 2870 El Camino Real, 2415 Armstrong
Place, 687 Fallon Avenue, 653 Park Court, 2517
Brannan Place, Lawson Lane, 2478 Moraine Drive,
2233 Calle de Mundo, and 2499 Homestead Road.
SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
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5. Action on Request submitted by the Stadium Manager to Execute Agreements with
Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc., HKS Architects, Inc., M. Arthur Gensler Jr. &
Associates, Inc., and Populous, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Professional
Services
A. 21-1467 Request from the Stadium Manager to Execute Agreements with
Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc., HKS Architects, Inc., M.
Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc., and Populous, Inc. for
Architectural and Engineering Professional Services
B. 21-1468 Report from the Stadium Authority Regarding the Stadium
Manager’s Request to Execute Agreements with Hellmuth,
Obata & Kassabaum, Inc., HKS Architects, Inc., M. Arthur
Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc., and Populous, Inc. for
Architectural and Engineering Professional Services
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Stadium Manager’s request to execute
Master Agreements with Task Order Forms with
Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc., HKS
Architects, Inc., M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates,
Inc., and Populous, Inc. with a term ending on
November 14, 2026 and for a maximum aggregate
amount of $1M per contract year and maximum
aggregate amount of $5M over the five year term,
subject to the appropriation of funds;
2. Authorize the Stadium Manager to execute task
orders to the four firms up to a maximum aggregate
amount of $1M per contract year without further
Stadium Authority Board action and subject to the
appropriation of funds; and
3. Authorize the Executive Director to approve
amendments to the maximum aggregate funding
amount as needed, subject to the appropriation of
funds, without further Stadium Authority Board
action.
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
speaker card available in the Council Chambers.]
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
6. Action on Approval of Various Board, Commissions and Committee Governance
Items
A. 21-1523 Information and Update on the Ad Hoc Committee on the
Apology Letter Relating to the City’s California Voting Rights Act
Litigation
Recommendation: 1. Review expanded scope and provide direction on
staff resources to support the committee; and
2. Review the provided history and background and
provide feedback on what should be posted on the
Open City Hall survey as a history.
B. 21-1435 Introduction of Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2.120, Entitled
Boards and Commissions, to Update Boards and Commission
Members Qualifications and Create the City’s Housing
Commission and Establish the Powers, Functions, and Duties of
the Commission; Direction About the Formation of a
Homelessness Taskforce
Recommendation: 1. Direct Staff on the formation of an Ad Hoc
Homelessness Taskforce; and
2. Approve the Introduction of an Ordinance to amend
Chapter 2.120, entitled Boards and Commissions,
to add the City’s Housing Commission and
establish the powers, functions, and duties of the
commission with the Commission to begin activity
after conclusion of the Ad Hoc Homelessness
Taskforce.
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C. 21-785 Action on Formalization of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee
Recommendation: Alternatives 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9:
1. Modify BPAC membership eligibility to require that
applicants must be at least 18 years of age and live
or work in the City;
3. Reduce the number of BPAC members from the
current maximum of nine members to seven
members and phase in this change so no current
member loses their position during the current term;
5. Modify how BPAC members are interviewed and
appointed similar to other Boards and
Commissions by having Council interview
applicants and make selections;
7. Continue to require that a Councilmember chair the
BPAC; and
9. Direct staff to bring an ordinance and revised
BPAC Policy Guidelines formalizing the BPAC for
Council consideration.
D. 21-1563 Introduction of Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2.120, Entitled
Boards and Commissions, to Update Boards and Commission
Members Qualifications
Recommendation: Approve the Introduction of an Ordinance to amend
Chapter 2.120, entitled Boards and Commissions, to
update Boards and Commissions qualifications to be
residents of the City instead of qualified electors.
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7. 21-1246 Action on the Adoption and Certification of an Environmental
Impact Report; Adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring or Reporting
Program; and Architectural Approval of a Data Center project
located at 1200-1310 Memorex Drive
Recommendation: Alternatives 1 & 4
1. Adopt a resolution approving and certifying the
Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the
demolition of the existing buildings located at
1200-1310 Memorex Drive and the construction of
a new data center project, including CEQA
Findings, a statement of overriding considerations,
and a Mitigation Monitoring or Reporting Program;
and
4. Adopt a resolution to approve the architectural
review for the 1200 Memorex Data Center located
at 1200-1310 Memorex Drive .
8. 21-1469 Adopt a Resolution Approving the California Municipal Finance
Authority (CMFA) Issuance of Tax-Exempt Bonds Relating to the
Financing of a 59-Unit Multifamily Rental Housing Project for
Low-Income Households to be Located in the City of Santa
Clara, California at 3941 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Recommendation: Hold a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act public
hearing for the issuance of up to $5 0,000,000 in
tax-exempt private-activity bonds by California
Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for the benefit of
CRP Affordable Housing and Community
Development LLC.
9. 21-1564 Action on a Written Petition (Council Policy 030) Submitted by
Brian Doyle Requesting to Place an Agenda Item at a Future
Council Meeting to Discuss FIFA Negotiations
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday evening, November 16, 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); Bayshore North Project Enhancement
Authority (BNPEA); Public Facilities Financing Corporation (PFFC)
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