City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · March 7, 2023
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City of Santa Clara
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Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 4:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
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Closed Session - 4:00 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Roll Call
1.A 23-267 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
1.B 23-330 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC, SA)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Forty Niners SC Stadium Company LLC v. Santa Clara Stadium
Authority, JAMS Consolidated Case No. 1110024318
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)
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
7:00 PM JOINT COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY MEETING
*Open Session 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
3.A 23-95 Recognition of STEM Winners for the Santa Clara County 2022
Synopsys Championship Science Fair
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3.B 23-1546 Recognition of Kent Clerk as Santa Clara Fire Department
Volunteer Firefighter
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 23-341 Action on November 1, 2022 Council and Authorities Concurrent
and Special Santa Clara Stadium Authority; and November 15,
2022 Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent and Santa Clara
Stadium Authority
Recommendation: Approve the Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2022
Council and Authorities Concurrent and Special Santa
Clara Stadium Authority; November 15, 2022 Joint
Council and Authorities Concurrent and Santa Clara
Stadium Authority
4.B 23-08 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Youth Commission - January 10, 2023
Downtown Community Task Force - November 17,
2022
Parks & Recreation Commission - January 17, 2023
Senior Advisory Commission - January 23, 2023
4.C 23-221 Action on Bills and Claims Report (CC, SCSA) for the period
January 7, 2023 - February 3, 2023
Recommendation: Approve the list of Bills and Claims for January 7,
2023 - February 3, 2023.
4.D 23-34 Action on a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of a Water
Easement, Electric Easement, and Electric Easement
Underground at 3710 El Camino Real
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of a
Water Easement, Electric Easement, and Electric
Easement Underground at 3710 El Camino Real
[APN 313-06-007 & 008 (2022-23); SC 22-0050];
and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Resolution.
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4.E 23-98 Action to Delegate Authority to the City Manager to Negotiate
and Execute an Agreement for Services with Energy and
Environmental Economics, Inc. to Complete an Integrated
Resources Plan (IRP) and Perform Related Services for Silicon
Valley Power
Recommendation:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute an Agreement with Energy
and Environmental Economics, Inc. to complete an
Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) and perform
related services for Silicon Valley Power , for a
five-year term beginning on or around March 15,
2023, with a maximum compensation not to exceed
$500,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take any and all
actions as are necessary or advisable to implement
and administer the Agreement and negotiate and
execute amendments to the Agreement to (a) add
or delete services consistent with the scope of
services; (b) incorporate future rate adjustments;
and (c) increase total maximum compensation to
an amount not to exceed $750,000, subject to the
appropriation of funds.
4.F 23-59 Action on Agreement with GFI Entertainment, LLC for Concert
Production and Stage Management Services for City Special
Events
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with GFI Entertainment, LLC for concert
production and stage management services for a
five-year term with maximum compensation
not-to-exceed $455,508.46, subject to the
appropriation of funds.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute
amendments to the agreement to modify the scope
of services, including to add or reduce events,
during the term of the agreement.
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4.G 23-185 Action on the Agreement with Raimi & Associates, Inc. for
Consultant Services to Revise the El Camino Real Specific Plan
Draft
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement with Raimi & Associates, Inc. to revise
the El Camino Specific Plan Draft for a maximum
compensation not to exceed $370,371;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments
to the Agreement including increasing maximum
compensation and extending the term as may be
required to complete the El Camino Specific Plan,
subject to the annual appropriation of funds.
4.H 23-187 Action on Agreement to Fund up to $266,000 for Modernization
and Repair of an Aging Elevator at the Bill Wilson Safety Net
Shelter at 3490 The Alameda in Santa Clara
Recommendation: Alternative 1:Authorize the City Manager’s Office to
negotiate and execute an agreement with Bill
Wilson Center to fund up to $266,000 for the
modernization and repair of an aging elevator at
the Bill Wilson Safety Net Shelter at 3490 The
Alameda in Santa Clara, subject to the availability
of CDBG funds.
4.I 23-166 Action on Amendment No. 4 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. 4 to the Agreement for the
Performance of Services with Mintier Harnish, LP, for
preparation of the Zoning Code Update to increase
the total not to exceed amount by $50,000 for a total
cost of $373,690 and extend the termination date to
December 31, 2024.
4.J 23-244 Actions to Approve Various Modifications to Existing Classified
Job Specifications and Adopt a Resolution Approving the
Updated Classified Salary Plan
Recommendation: Approve revisions to various existing classified class
specifications, and adopt a resolution approving the
updated classified salary plan to reflect the retitled
classification of the Utility Conservation/Efficiency
Coordinator
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4.K 23-175 Action on Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of
Application(s) for the California Department of Water Resources
Urban Multi-Benefit Drought Relief Grant Program
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
apply for, accept, and execute a grant agreement with
the California Department of Water Resources for the
Urban Multi-Benefit Drought Relief Grant Program.
4.L 23-325 Action on a Resolution Approving the 2023 Salary Setting
Commission Calendar of Meetings, and Setting the Number and
Start Time of Regular Meetings of the Salary Setting
Commission
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the 2023 Salary Setting
Commission Calendar of Meetings, and setting the
number and start time of regular Salary Setting
Commission meetings.
4.M 23-127 Action to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Water Supply
Assessment for 960 Central Expressway
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Water Supply
Assessment for 960 Central Expressway.
4.N 23-327 Authorize the Office of the City Manager to execute the
2021-2025 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of
Santa Clara and the Engineers of the City of Santa Clara (Unit
4), that incorporates the terms of the Parties’ Joint
Recommendation on terms for a successor Memorandum of
Understanding, and Adoption of a Resolution to Update the
Classified Salary Plan for Classifications represented by Unit 4.
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the Office of the City Manager to execute
the 2021-2025 Memorandum of Understanding
Between the City of Santa Clara and the Engineers of
the City of Santa Clara (Unit 4), with effective dates of
December 20, 2021 - June 30, 2025, that
incorporates the terms of the Parties’ Joint
Recommendation on terms for a successor
Memorandum of Understanding; and
2. Adoption of a Resolution to approve the revised salary
plan for various classified positions to satisfy the
requirements of California Code of Regulations
Section 570.5.
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4.O 23-1466 Action on Reappointment of Board and Commission Members,
Declaring Commissioner Vacancies, and Setting Dates for
Recruitment and Interviews
Recommendation: 1. Reappoint the nine (9) eligible commissioners to
serve a four-year term each ending June 30, 2027;
2. Declare seven (7) positions to fill:
· Four (4) full terms each ending on June 30,
2027 on the following commissions: (two (2) on
the Civil Service Commission, one (1) on the
Senior Advisory Commission and one (1) on
the Historic Landmarks Commission;
· One (1) partial term ending on June 30, 2025
on the Civil Service Commission; and
· One (1) partial term ending June 30, 2024 on
the Planning Commission
· One (1) partial term ending June 30, 2025 on
the Cultural Commission
3. Set the recruitment to open on March 10, 2023
4. Set April 21, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. as the application
deadline; and
5. Set May 15, 2023 to conduct interviews.
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4.P 23-328 Action to Waive First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance
Approving a Project to Remove Invasive Plants and Replant with
Native Drought Tolerant Species at Ulistac Natural Area in
Accordance with City Charter Section 714, and Approving a
Resolution in Support of a Grant Application to Valley Water’s
Safe, Clean Water Program; Determine that the proposed
actions are categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section
15304 and 15269(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations
Recommendation: 1. Determine that the proposed actions are
categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section
15304 and 15269(c) of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations; and
2. Approve a Resolution in Support of an Application
to Valley Water’s Safe, Clean Water Program Project
Grant for Invasive Plant Removal and Habitat
Restoration Monitoring at Ulistac Natural Area; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to
conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all
documents necessary for the application,
administration, and completion of the project to
remove invasive plants and replant with native drought
tolerant species at Ulistac Natural Area, subject to
budget authorization; and
4. Waive first reading and introduce an ordinance
approving a Project to remove invasive plants and
replant with native drought tolerant species at Ulistac
Natural Area in accordance with City Charter Section
714.
SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
5.A 23-256 Action on Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for the Month of
January 2023
Recommendation: Approve the list of Stadium Authority Bills and Claims
for January 2023.
5.B Action on Request Submitted the Stadium Manager to Execute Agreement with Global
Water Technology, Inc. for Water Treatment Program and Related Services at Levi’s
Stadium
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5.B.1 23-299 Request from the Stadium Manager to Execute Agreement with
Global Water Technology, Inc. for Water Treatment Program
and Related Services at Levi’s Stadium
5.B.2 23-300 Report from Stadium Authority for Action Regarding Stadium
Manager’s Request to Execute Agreement with Global Water
Technology, Inc. for Water Treatment Program and Related
Services at Levi’s Stadium
Recommendation:
Approve the Stadium Manager’s request to execute
an agreement with Global Water Technology, Inc. for
to provide a water treatment program and related
services for a three-year period from April 1, 2023 to
March 31, 2026, with the option to extend for
additional two one-year periods, in an amount not to
exceed $25,000 per contract year for a total not to
exceed amount of $75,000 over the three-year period,
subject to budget appropriations.
5.C Action on Request Submitted by the Stadium Manager to Execute Agreement with
Advanced Integrated Pest Management (Advanced IPM) for Pest Control Services for Levi’s
Stadium
5.C.1 23-306 Request from the Stadium Manager to Execute Agreement with
Advanced Integrated Pest Management (Advanced IPM) for
Pest Control Services for Levi’s Stadium
5.C.2 23-307 Report from Stadium Authority for Action Regarding Stadium
Manager’s Request to Execute Agreement with Advanced
Integrated Pest Management (Advanced IPM) for Pest Control
Services for Levi’s Stadium
Recommendation:
Approve the Stadium Manager’s request to execute
an agreement with Advanced IPM for pest control
services for Levi’s Stadium for a three-year period
beginning April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2026, with
the option to extend for two additional one-year
periods, in an amount not to exceed $85,000 for the
first contract year and $82,500 for the second and
third contract years for a total not to exceed amount of
$250,000 over the three-year period, subject to
budget appropriations.
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
6. 23-351 Action on Adoption of Resolution to Delegate Signature
Authority and Appoint Acting Director of Emergency Services
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution to Delegate Signature Authority
and Appoint Acting Director of Emergency Services
7. 23-274 Action on Resolution for an Exception to the 180 Day Waiting
Period to Appoint Retired Annuitant, Eric Calleja, to Serve as
Temporary Extra Help (Per Government Code Sections 7522.56
and 21224) in the Community Development Department to
Perform Work as a Housing Development Officer
Recommendation: Alternative 1: Adopt the attached Resolution for an
Exception to the 180 Day Waiting Period To Appoint,
Eric Calleja, A Retired Annuitant To Serve as
Temporary Extra Help (Government Code Sections
7522.56 and 21224) in the Community Development
Department to Perform Work as a Housing
Development Officer
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8. 23-264 Action to Waive First Reading and Approve Introduction of an
Ordinance Amending Sections 17.30.040 (“Supplies, Goods and
Equipment”), 17.30.080 (“Best Value Selection Procedures”),
17.30.090 (“Formal Bidding Procedure”), 17.30.120 (“Service
Contracts - Signature Authority”), and 17.30.130 (“Public
Works”) of Title 17 (“Development”) of “The Code of the City of
Santa Clara, California” to Provide the Executive Director of the
Stadium Authority With Signature Authority For Contracts Up To
$100,000 in Allocated Value
Recommendation: Waive First Reading and approve the Introduction of
an Ordinance amending Sections 17.30.040
(“Supplies, Goods and Equipment”), 17.30.080 (“Best
Value Selection Procedures”), 17.30.090 (“Formal
Bidding Procedure”), 17.30.120 (“Service Contracts -
Signature Authority”), and 17.30.130 (“Public Works”)
of Title 17 (“Development”) of “The Code of the City of
Santa Clara, California” to provide the Stadium
Authority Executive Director with signature authority to
execute contracts for services and public works and to
acquire supplies, goods, and equipment, in an amount
up to and including $100,000 as allocated to and
authorized by the Stadium Authority by adoption of the
annual budget.
9. 23-238 Action on a Resolution Declaring City-Owned Property Located
at 2319 Gianera Street as Surplus Land as Required by State
Law [APNs: 104-05-052]
Recommendation: Alternative 1: Approve a Resolution Declaring
City-Owned Property Located at 2319 Gianera Street
Surplus.
SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY GENERAL BUSINESS
10. 23-1479 Action on the Proposed Santa Clara Stadium Authority Fiscal
Year 2023/24 Budget, Stadium Operation and Maintenance
Plan, and 2023 Non-NFL Events Marketing Plan
Recommendation: Staff recommends Alternatives 1 and 2:
1. Adopt the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Fiscal
Year 2023/24 Operating, Debt Service, and Capital
Budget;
2. Note and file the 2023 Marketing Plan.
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REPORTS OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
23-334 Tentative Meeting Agenda Calendar (TMAC)
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in the City Hall
Council Chambers.
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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