City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · September 13, 2022
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 4:30 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council
Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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and continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely). Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution No. 22-9135, Councilmembers may
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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
September 13, 2022, at 5:00 PM for a Special Meeting to be held virtually and in the City Hall
Council Chambers located in the East Wing of City Hall at 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara,
California, to consider the following matter(s) and to potentially take action with respect to them.
Closed Session - 4:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
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Roll Call
1.A 22-1107 Public Employment Appointment (Government Code §§ 54957,
subd. (b)(1) and 54954.5, subd. (e))
Title: City Manager
1.B 22-1117 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Gloria Zamora & Antonio Zamora v. City of Santa Clara, et al.,
United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case
No. 5:21-cv-05610
1.C 22-1118 Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - Exposure to litigation
Number of potential cases: 1
Facts and Circumstances: Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(e)
(1) - Not disclosed on agenda
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.
Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
7:00 PM COUNCIL REGULAR/SPECIAL STADIUM AUTHORITY MEETING
*Open Session is to begin at 7:00 PM or shortly thereafter
Call to Order
Call to Order in the Council Chambers (Open to the Public)
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
2.A 22-1097 Recognition of Police Reserve Retirements
2.B 22-1150 Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners on the Parks and
Recreation Commission, Planning Commission and the Senior
Advisory Commission
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2.C 22-829 Proclaim September 15, 2022 to October 15, 2022, as National
Hispanic Heritage Month
2.D 22-1135 Proclaim September 2022 as Adult Literacy Awareness Month
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.]
3.A 22-327 Action on May 24, 2022 Joint Council & Authorities Concurrent
and Stadium Authority Minutes and May 31, 2022 Special City
Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the Meeting Minutes of:
May 24, 2022 Joint Council & Authorities Concurrent
and Stadium Authority Meeting; and
May 31, 2022 Special City Council Meeting
3.B 22-26 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Downtown Community Task Force - June 16, 2022
3.C 22-1031 Action on Bills and Claims Report (CC, SCSA, HA) for the period
July 16, 2022 - August 12, 2022
Recommendation: Approve the list of Bills and Claims for July 16, 2022 -
August 12, 2022.
3.D 22-1030 Action on the Santa Clara Convention Center FY 2021/22 4th
Quarter Financial Status Report
Recommendation: Note and file the Santa Clara Convention Center
Financial Status Report for the 4th Quarter ending
June 30, 2022, as submitted by OVG.
3.E 22-1000 Action on a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Santa
Clara and the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) for the
Preparation of the Santa Clara Station Area Plan
Recommendation: Approve the Cooperative Agreement between the
City of Santa Clara and the Valley
Transportation Authority (VTA) for the preparation of
the Santa Clara Area Plan.
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3.F 22-1019 Action on a Resolution Approving Purchase and Sale
Agreements for Easements on the Memorex Junction
Transmission Line Extension Project
Recommendation: 1. Adopt the Resolution approving the purchases of
overhead electric easements at 2191 Ronald
Street [224-67-023], 2122 Ronald Street
[224-66-003], and 2265 Lafayette Street
[224-03-080]; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to cause the easement
deeds to be recorded in the Office of the County
Clerk-Recorder of the County of Santa Clara.
3.G 22-1043 Action on a Request for a Special Permit to Allow Three
Temporary Construction Trailers at 2915 Stender Way for a
Period of 18 Months
Recommendation: Approve the request of a Special Permit to allow three
temporary construction trailers at 2915 Stender Way
for a period of 18 months ending in December 2023,
subject to conditions.
3.H 22-1064 Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Use of City Electric
Forces for New Dark Fiber Installations at Various Locations
Recommendation: Determine the proposed actions are categorically
exempt under CEQA and adopt a Resolution
authorizing the use of City Electric Forces for work
detailed in this report at Central Park Magical Bridge,
Bowers Park, Eddie Sousa Park, Agnew Park, and
Machado Park.
3.I 22-1055 Authorization to Submit a Letter of Support for an Application to
the California Department of Housing and Community
Development to Help Fund the Construction of the Clara
Gardens Affordable Housing Project (Phase II of the Bella Vista
Inn Redevelopment)
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to Send a Letter on behalf of the
City Council to the California Department of Housing
and Community Development in support of the Clara
Gardens application(s) for State funding.
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3.J 22-1076 Action to Modify the Classification Specification for Development
Review Officer (Job Code 144)
Recommendation: Approve modifications to the Development Review
Officer (Job Code 144) Classification
Specification.
3.K 22-1083 Action on a Request to Use the Parking Lots at the City-Owned
Properties at 900 and 1000 Lafayette Street in Support of the
Santa Clara Parade of Champions Inclusive of the City’s
$60,000 In-Kind Contribution
Recommendation: Approve use of the parking lots at the city-owned
properties at 900 and 1000 Lafayette Street inclusive
of the City’s $60,000 in-kind contribution.
3.L 22-867 Action on a Resolution Extending AB 361 Implementation to
Allow City Legislative Bodies to Hold Public Meetings Solely by
Teleconference or Otherwise Electronically During the
Governor’s Proclaimed COVID State of Emergency
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution finding the existence of the need
to extend AB 361 implementation to allow the City’s
legislative bodies to hold public meetings solely by
teleconference or otherwise electronically pursuant to
AB 361.
3.M 22-1132 Action on Council and Authorities Concurrent and Stadium
Authority Meetings for 2023
Recommendation: Set the 2023 calendar year Council and Authorities
Concurrent and Stadium Authority as reflected on the
attached calendar.
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3.N 22-1152 Action to Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No.
2050 Repealing Chapter 2.105 (Finance Department) of Title 2
(Administration and Personnel) and Adding a New Chapter
2.105 (Finance Department) of Title 2 (“Administration and
Personnel”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California”
to Implement New Purchasing Requirements and Update
Administrative Language
Recommendation: Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No.
2050 Repealing Chapter 2.105 (Finance Department)
of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) and Adding
a New Chapter 2.105 (Finance Department) of Title 2
(“Administration and Personnel”) of “The Code of the
City of Santa Clara, California” to Implement New
Purchasing Requirements and Update Administrative
Language.
3.O 22-151 Consideration of the City of Santa Clara Electric Department
dba Silicon Valley Power 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan and
Independent Evaluation Report
Recommendation: 1. Approve and adopt the 2022 Silicon Valley Power
Wildfire Mitigation Plan; and
2. Note and file the Independent Evaluation Report
issued by Dudek relating to its review and
assessment of the comprehensiveness of the 2022
Silicon Valley Power Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 22-1038 Informational Report on Stadium Authority and Stadium
Manager Meetings and Corresponding Minutes for the Period of
April 1 to June 30, 2022
Recommendation: Note and file the quarterly report on Stadium Authority
and Stadium Manager staff meetings and
corresponding minutes for the period of April 1 to
June 30, 2022.
4.B Action on Request Submitted from Stadium Manager to Execute Agreement with
Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for the LED Retrofit Project - Exterior Luminaire Light
Fixtures - Gold Lot 4, Gold Lot 5, Bill Walsh Way and Other Exterior Poles CapEx
Project
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4.B.1 22-1074 Request from Stadium Manager to Execute Agreement with
Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for the LED Retrofit Project -
Exterior Luminaire Light Fixtures - Gold Lot 4, Gold Lot 5, Bill
Walsh Way and Other Exterior Poles CapEx Project
4.B.2 22-1075 Report from the Stadium Authority for Action Regarding Stadium
Manager’s Request to Execute Agreement with Bear Electrical
Solutions, Inc. for the LED Retrofit Project - Exterior Luminaire
Light Fixtures- Gold Lot 4, Gold Lot 5, Bill Walsh Way and Other
Exterior Poles CapEx Project
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Stadium Manager’s request to
execute a one-time agreement with Bear
Electrical Solutions, Inc. to replace the exterior lighting
in Gold Lot 4, Gold Lot 5, Bill Walsh Way, and other
exterior location around Levi’s Stadium (LED Retrofit
Project - Exterior Luminaire Light Fixtures- Gold Lot 4,
Gold Lot 5, Bill Walsh Way and Other Exterior Poles
CapEx Project) in the amount of $114,100; authorize
the Executive Director to approve the execution of any
and all documents associated with, and necessary for
the award, completion, and acceptance of the project;
authorize the Executive Director to approve the
execution of change orders up to 10% of the contract
cost ($11,410), for a total not to exceed amount of
$125,510; 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
speaker card available in the Council Chambers.]
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
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5. 22-1004 Provide Direction to Staff on Alternatives for the Completion of
the El Camino Real Specific Plan
Recommendation: 1. Direct staff to proceed with either:
Alternative 1: Direct staff to conduct additional
planning work to prepare a new draft Specific Plan
per City Council direction. Authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement
with Raimi + Associates, Inc. to provide El Camino
Real Specific Plan Consultant Services for an initial
three-year term ending September 30, 2024, for a
maximum compensation not to exceed $850,000,
subject to the annual appropriation of funds. Upon
completion of the revised Specific Plan, staff will
return to the City Council for adoption of the project
Water Supply Assessment, project EIR, a modified
Specific Plan, General Plan amendments, and a
resolution to remove on-street parking for the El
Camino Real corridor. Direct staff to bring forward
budget amendments at a future date; or
Alternative 2: Direct staff to prepare a significantly
modified Specific Plan that retains enough density
and elements (e.g., a range of densities that
support mixed-use) of the prior Specific Plan so as
to be consistent with the prior draft EIR. Authorize
the City Manager to negotiate and execute an
agreement with Raimi + Associates, Inc. to provide
El Camino Real Specific Plan Consultant Services
for a one-year term ending September 30, 2023,
for a maximum compensation not to exceed
$250,000, subject to the annual appropriation of
funds; or
Alternative 3: Direct staff to create two new zoning
districts with objective design standards that align
with the existing General Plan land use
designations for the El Camino Real corridor and to
prepare an El Camino Real Infrastructure
Plan/Streetscape Plan for the creation of bicycle
lanes along the corridor. Authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement
with Raimi & Associates, Inc. to provide El Camino
Real Specific Plan Consultant Services for a
one-year term ending September 30, 2023, for a
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maximum compensation not to exceed $50,000,
subject to the annual appropriation of funds. Staff
will return to City Council for adoption of zoning
districts, a resolution to remove on-street parking
for the El Camino Real corridor, and adoption of an
El Camino Real Infrastructure Plan/Streetscape
Plan.
WRITTEN PETITION (COUNCIL POLICY 030) REQUESTS SUBMITTED BY THE
PUBLIC/COUNCIL
6. 22-1133 Action on a Written Petition (Council Policy 030), Submitted by
Lee Broughman Requesting to Place an Agenda Item on a
Future Council Meeting for Council to Discuss the Issue of
Council Person Karen Hardy and Raj Chahal Attendance as a
Guest of 49ers at a Game on November 15, 2021 in Violation of
Santa Clara City Council Gift Policy and reprimand for these
violations
(Deferred from August 30, 2022)
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, September 27, 2022 in the City Hall
Council Chambers.
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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