City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · October 24, 2023
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City of Santa Clara
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Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 4:30 PM Hybrid Meeting
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Santa Clara, CA 95050
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Closed Session - 4:30 PM | Study Session - 5:00 PM | Joint Meeting - 7:00 PM
4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Roll Call
1. 23-1306 Conference with Labor Negotiators (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957.6
City representatives: Jovan D. Grogan, Nadine Nader, Aracely
Azevedo, Marco Mercado, Charles Sakai, Glen R. Googins
Employee Organization(s):
Units #5, 7 & 8-City of Santa Clara Employees Association
Unit #10-Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees Association
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)
5:00 PM STUDY SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
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2. 23-1259 Study Session: Overview of Unfunded Needs, Presentation of
Revenue Measure Options and Work Plan for November 2024
Ballot Consideration
Recommendation: Note and file Study Session report. Provide feedback
on proposed Work Plan for the development of
potential revenue measures for the November 2024
ballot
7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
*Open Session to begin at 7:00 PM or shortly thereafter.
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
3.A 23-982 Proclamation of October 2023 as Community Planning Month
3.B 23-1070 Proclaim October 2023 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
3.C 23-948 Proclaim October 2023 as Breast Cancer 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.]
4.A 23-23 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Governance & Ethics Committee - June 5, 2023
Charter Review Committee - August 10, 2023
Charter Review Committee - August 24, 2023
Planning Commission - April 12, 2023
Planning Commission - September 20, 2023
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4.B 23-1113 Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period August 12,
2023 - September 22, 2023
Recommendation: Approve the list of Bills and Claims for August 12,
2023 - September 22, 2023.
4.C 23-1060 Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for
July and August 2023 and Approve the Related Budget
Amendments
Recommendation: 1. Note and file the Monthly Financial Status Reports
and Monthly Investment Reports for July 2023 and
August 2023 as presented; and
2. Approve the FY 2023/24 Budget Amendments in
the General Fund, the Electric Utility Capital Fund,
and the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund to
recognize and appropriate developer contributions
in the amount of $3,600 in the General Fund and
$519,612 in the Electric Utility Capital Fund and to
adjust the funding source for the Central Park
Master Plan - Aquatic Center Planning and Design
project from the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund
to the General Fund Capital Project Reserve in the
amount of $241,000, as detailed in Attachment 5
(five affirmative Council votes required to
appropriate additional revenue and for the use
of unused balances).
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4.D 23-1222 Action on the Approval and Acceptance of $17,289 in FY 23
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funding to be
Used for the Purchase of Front Line Law Enforcement
Equipment and Related Budget Amendment
Recommendation: 1. Accept and approve the FY 23 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding of
$17,289;
2. Approve the related FY 2023/24 budget
amendment in the Police Operating Grant Trust
Fund to recognize grant revenue in the amount of
$17,289 and establish an Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant Program 2023
appropriation in the amount of $17,289 ( five
affirmative Council votes required to
appropriate additional revenue);
3. Authorize the City Manager, Finance Director and
Senior Management Analyst to sign grant-related
documents; and,
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute purchase
order(s), subject to the appropriation of funds, to
purchase the front line law enforcement equipment
described in the staff report.
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4.E 23-1024 Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Recording
of a Termination Agreement of the Site Lease, Lease Agreement
and Assignment Agreement for the property located at 601 El
Camino Real (Police Administration Building)
Recommendation: 1. That the City Council approve a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Termination Agreement and Certificate of
Acceptance and all necessary documents related
to the Site Lease, Lease Agreement and
Assignment Agreement, and authorize the
recording of the required documents.
2. That the City Council, acting as the Board of
Directors of the City of Santa Clara Public Facilities
Financing Corporation, Approve a Resolution
authorizing the Executive Director to execute the
Termination Agreement and Certificate of
Acceptance and all necessary documents related
to the Site Lease, Lease Agreement and
Assignment Agreement, and authorize the
recording of the required documents.
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4.F 23-1261 Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Small Generator
Interconnection Agreement and Related Affidavit for the Grizzly
Powerhouse, Silicon Valley Power’s Hydroelectric Resource
Located in Plumas County, California, With the California
Independent System Operator (CAISO) and Pacific Gas &
Electric (PG&E)
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate, approve,
and execute a Small Generator Interconnection
Agreement (SGIA) for Grizzly Powerhouse with the
California Independent System Operator (CAISO)
and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), based on the
pro forma SGIA attached hereto and any necessary
or advisable amendments as may be required to
maintain compliance and consistency with the
CAISO Tariff and the GDMSA, subject to the review
and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve
and execute related documents and take any
necessary or advisable actions to implement and
administer the SGIA with CAISO and PG&E,
including executing a CAISO-required affidavit
regarding the electrical characteristics of the Grizzly
Powerhouse.
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4.G 23-847 Action on Award of Contract for the Storm Drain Slide Gate
Rehabilitation to GSW Construction, Inc.
Recommendation: 1. Determine the project to be exempt from CEQA
under Public Resources Code Section 15301
(Class 1 Categorical Exemption).
2. Award the Public Works Contract for the Storm
Drain Slide Gate Rehabilitation Project to the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, GSW
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $340,566 and
authorize the City Manager to execute any and all
documents associated with, and necessary for the
award, completion, and acceptance of this Project,
in final forms approved by the City Attorney;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute change
orders up to approximately 15 percent of the
original contract price, or $51,085, for a total
not-to-exceed amount of $391,651 funded by the
Storm Drain Capital Fund.
4.H 23-1116 Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Western Area Power
Administration Contract No. 09-SNR-01256 for Displacement of
Base Resource to Extend the Agreement Term
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Western Area Power
Administration Contract No. 09-SNR-01256 for
Displacement of Base Resource to extend the
Agreement term for two additional years, terminating
on December 31, 2026.
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4.I 23-1132 Action on First Amendment to the Agreement Creating the Santa
Clara County Recycling and Waste Reduction Technical
Advisory Committee to Allow for Remote Participation by
Committee Members
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the First
Amendment to Agreement Creating the Santa Clara
County Recycling and Waste Reduction Technical
Advisory Committee in substantially the form
presented, and in a final form approved by the City
Attorney
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute future minor
administrative amendments to the Agreement as
necessary.
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4.J 23-1204 Action Authorizing the County of Santa Clara to Update the
Five-Year Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Plan to
Allocate an Additional $306,063 to Activity #6 for Assisting
Persons Who are Experiencing or Who are at Risk of
Homelessness and Adoption of a Resolution Delegating
Authority to the City Manager to Direct the County to Add or
Remove PLHA Activity Categories to the Consortium Agreement
and the Five Year PLHA Plan that are Consistent with Goals in
the Council Adopted Plans.
Recommendation: 1.) Action Authorizing the County of Santa Clara to
Update the Five-Year Permanent Local
Housing Allocation (PLHA) Plan to Allocate an
Additional $306,063 to Activity #6 for Assisting
Persons Who are Experiencing or Who are at
Risk of Homelessness.
2.) Adopt a resolution delegating to the City
Manager the authority to make amendments to
the PLHA Consortium Agreement and
directing the County to add or remove activities
in the five-year PLHA plan on behalf of the City
of Santa Clara, that are consistent with goals
stated in a City Council adopted plan including
but not limited to the Housing Element, the
HUD Consolidated Plan, or the local
homelessness response plan. City Council
approval would still be required to allocate
PLHA funds over $250,000 to specific
programs or projects. All amendments and
agreement will be subject to final review and
approval of such changes by the Office of the
City Attorney.
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4.K 23-1178 Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for New Dark
Fiber Installations at Various Locations
Recommendation: 1. Determine the proposed action is exempt from
CEQA pursuant to Sections 15302(c) (Class 2 -
Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15303 (Class
3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations; and
2. Declare and determine in accordance with Section
1310 of the City Charter that the public works
located at 1350 Duane Avenue, 3045 Raymond
Street, 1100 Space Park Drive, and 1380 Kifer
Road; Memorex Junction; Bowers Avenue Junction
Substation; Well 18-02 - 2593 Cabrillo Avenue
(W&S SCADA); and Well 22-02 - 1265 Pomeroy
Avenue (W&S SCADA) are better performed by
the City with its own employees based on the
information set forth in this Report to Council and
authorize the performance of these public works
consistent with this authorization.
4.L 23-1105 Action on a Resolution Approving the 2024 Planning
Commission Calendar of Meetings
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the 2024 Planning
Commission Calendar of Meetings.
4.M 23-1145 Action on a Resolution Approving the 2024 Historical and
Landmarks Commission Calendar of Meetings
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the 2024 Historical and
Landmarks Commission Calendar of Meetings.
4.N 23-1076 Informational Report on 2023 Q3 Legislative Updates
Recommendation: 1. Note and file the informational report on 2023
Q3 legislative updates.
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4.O 23-1162 Action on the Annual City of Santa Clara Electric Department
dba Silicon Valley Power 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Recommendation: Approve and adopt the Silicon Valley Power 2023
Wildfire Mitigation Plan with any comments and
confirm that this plan complies with all applicable
rules, regulations, and standards.
4.P 23-1300 Action to Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No.
2064 Amending Section 3.25.030 of the Santa Clara City Code
to Reflect the Increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax Rate
Recommendation: Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No.
2064 Amending Section 3.25.030 of the Santa Clara
City Code to Reflect the Increase in the Transient
Occupancy Tax Rate
STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD CONSENT CALENDAR
5.A 23-929 Action on Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for the Month of
June 2023
Recommendation: Approve the list of Stadium Authority Bills and Claims
for June 2023.
5.B 23-1163 Action on Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for the Month of
July 2023
Recommendation: Approve the list of Stadium Authority Bills and Claims
for July 2023.
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5.C 23-558 Action on Agreements to Provide Comprehensive Banking
Services to the Stadium Authority
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the Executive Director to (a) execute an
agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank for General
Banking Services, for an initial two-year term ending
on or around June 30, 2025, on substantially the
terms and in the form presented; and (b) exercise
one five-year option to extend the agreement
through June 30, 2030 on the same terms, or with
negotiated reasonable market rate adjustments in
compensation, subject to the appropriation of funds;
2. Authorize the Executive Director to (a) execute an
agreement with PFM Asset Management LLC for
Investment Management Services for an initial
five-year term ending on or around June 30, 2028,
on substantially the terms and in the form presented,
and (b) exercise one two-year option to extend the
agreement through June 30, 2030 on the same
terms, subject to the appropriation of funds;
3. Authorize the Executive Director to (a) execute an
agreement with Principal Bank for Custodian
Banking Services, for an initial five-year on
substantially the terms and in the form presented,
and (b) exercise two one-year options or one
two-year option to extend the term of the agreement
through September 30, 2029 or September 30,
2030, respectively, on the same terms, or with
reasonable market rate adjustments in
compensation, subject to the appropriation of funds;
4. Authorize the Executive Director to make minor
amendments to each of the agreements to add or
delete services as necessary to meet the Authority’s
banking requirements, with proportionate changes in
compensation, subject to the appropriation of funds;
and
5. All such agreements, options and amendments
shall be in final forms approved by Authority
Counsel.
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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
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD GENERAL BUSINESS
6. 23-1253 Informational Report on July 2, 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup at
Levi’s Stadium and Event-Related Impacts - Deferred from
September 26, 2023
Recommendation: Note and file the informational report on the July 2,
2023 Concacaf Gold Cup at Levi’s Stadium.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
7. 23-1091 Public Hearing: Continuance from October 10, 2023 for Action
on Tentative Parcel Map, Rezone, Architectural Review to Add a
Second-Story Accessory Dwelling Unit and Create Two
Separate Lots Each with an Existing Residence and a New
Detached Garage on the Property Located at 1365 Main Street
and 1070 Lewis Street.
Recommendation: 1. Determine that the project is categorically
exempt from CEQA pursuant to Class 1
(Existing Facilities), Class 15 (Minor Land
Divisions) and Class 31 (Historical Resource
Restoration/Rehabilitation).
2. Adopt a resolution to approve a Rezone from
R1-6L-Single-Family Residential to
PD-Planned Development based on findings
and conditions of approval.
3. Adopt a resolution to approve a Tentative
Parcel Map to subdivide one parcel into two
parcels, subject to findings and conditions of
approval.
4. Adopt a resolution to approve an Architectural
Review of the proposed second-story ADU and
exterior and interior alterations as proposed on
1070 Lewis Street and 1365 Main Street,
subject to findings and conditions of approval.
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8. 23-1160 Action on Recommendation of the Governance and Ethics
Committee to Amend Council Policy 030, entitled Adding an Item
on the Agenda, to Modify and Clarify Terms for City Council and
Public Requests
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending Council Policy 030,
entitled Adding an Item on the Agenda, on the terms
presented.
WRITTEN PETITION (COUNCIL POLICY 030) SUBMITTED BY PUBLIC/COUNCIL
9. 23-1228 Action on a Written Petition (Council Policy 030), Submitted by
Joseph Goschy Requesting to Place an Agenda Item on a
Future Council Meeting for Council to Consider Reviewing
Policy for Commercial and Residential Construction to Ensure
that Adjoining Properties are not Negatively Impacted by Water
Drainage
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation.
10. 23-1229 Action on a Written Petition (Council Policy 030), Submitted by
Joseph Goschy Requesting to Place an Agenda Item on a
Future Council Meeting for Council to Consider Reviewing
Policy to Consider Protection of Surrounding Properties from the
Installation of Permanent Fixed Position Equipment that Violates
City Noise Ordinance Code as a Result of Approved
Construction
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation.
11. 23-1230 Action on a Written Petition (Council Policy 030), Submitted by
Joseph Goschy Requesting to Place an Agenda Item on a
Future Council Meeting for Council to Consider Reviewing the
Code Enforcement Citation Appeal Process to Ensure the Policy
is Fair and Equitable
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation.
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12. 23-1231 Action on a Written Petition (Council Policy 030), Submitted by
Joseph Goschy Requesting to Place an Agenda Item on a
Future Council Meeting for Council to Consider Policy Review to
Allow Corrective Actions by Code Enforcement to be Reviewed
by Affected Third Parties to be Certain the Corrective Actions
are Effective and Not Harmful
Recommendation: Staff makes no recommendation.
13. 23-1333 Action on a Council Written Request (Council Policy 030)
Submitted by Vice Mayor Park Requesting to Place an Agenda
Item at a Future Council Meeting to Consider Moving the
Topic(s) or date of November 14, 2023 City Council Meeting to
Another Date
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, November 7, 2023 in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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