City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · December 12, 2023
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City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, December 12, 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 23-1399 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Marcus Dean Diaz v. City of Santa Clara, et al., United States
District Court, Northern District of California, Case No.
5:20-cv-03506
1.B 23-1372 Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(e)(3) - Exposure to litigation
Number of potential cases: 1
Facts and Circumstances: Claim of Deanna J. Santana
(attached)
1.C 23-1409 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
1.D 23-1516 Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
Public Comment
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Closed Session. Closed Sessions are not open to the public.
Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
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7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
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
2. 23-1359 Present a Commendation for the 70th Anniversary of Nossa
Senhora de Fatima, Nonprofit Organization in Santa Clara
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 23-27 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Audit Committee - August 30, 2023
Governance and Ethics Committee - September 11,
2023
Cultural Commission - November 6, 2023
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3.B 23-1280 Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for
September 2023 and to Approve the Related Budget
Amendments
Recommendation: 1. Note and file the Monthly Financial Status Reports
and Monthly Investment Reports for September
2023 as presented; and
2. Approve the following FY 2023/24 Budget
Amendments:
a. In the General Fund, recognize other fees for
services revenue of $150,000 and
appropriate the funding to the Fire
Department to support ambulance transport
services (five affirmative Council votes
required to appropriate additional
revenue);
b. In the Convention Center Enterprise Fund,
transfer $90,000 to the Convention Center
Capital Fund, offset by a reduction to the
ending fund balance (five affirmative
Council votes required for the use of
unused balances);
c. In the Convention Center Capital Fund,
recognize a transfer of $90,000 from the
Convention Center Enterprise Fund and
appropriate the funding to the Santa Clara
Convention Center Condition Assessment
Repair project (five affirmative Council
votes required to appropriate additional
revenue);
d. In Electric Utility Capital Fund, increase the
Major Engine Overhaul and Repair project in
the amount of $3,500,000, offset by a
reduction to the ending fund balance (five
affirmative Council votes required for the
use of unused balances);
e. In the Fire Development Services Fund,
recognize other fees for services revenue of
$2,887 and appropriate the funding to the
Fire Department (five affirmative Council
votes required to appropriate additional
revenue); and
f. In the Fire Operating Grant Trust Fund,
recognize other agencies revenue of $2,832
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and appropriate the funding to the 2023
International Association of Fire Chiefs Grant
Program (five affirmative Council votes
required to appropriate additional
revenue).
3.C 23-1096 Action on the City of Santa Clara Audited Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report and Audited Silicon Valley
Power Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
2023, as Recommended by the Audit Committee
Recommendation: Note and file, as recommended by the Audit
Committee:
1. The audited City of Santa Clara Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal
year ended June 30, 2023; and
2. The audited City of Santa Clara Electric Utility
Enterprise Fund (Silicon Valley Power) Financial
Statements for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 .
3.D 23-915 Action on Approval of the Spending Plan for Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund and the Related Budget
Amendment
Recommendation: 1. Approve the spending plan for funds received from
the Citizen’s Option for Public Safety Programs
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund;
2. Approve the following FY 2023/2024 budget
amendments in the Police Operating Grant Trust
Fund:
a) Recognize grant revenue in the amount of
$205,975 and establish a COP24 grant
appropriation in the amount of $205,975
(five affirmative Council votes required
to appropriate additional revenue).; and
b) Recognize grant revenue in the amount of
$173,161 and increase the COP23 grant
appropriation in the amount of $173,161
(five affirmative Council votes required
to appropriate additional revenue).
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3.E 23-1216 Action on an Agreement with BKF Engineers for Design
Professional Services for the Lafayette Street Class IV Bikeway
and Pavement Rehabilitation Project and Related Budget
Amendment
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
an agreement with BKF Engineers for the Lafayette
Street Class IV Bikeway and Pavement
Rehabilitation Project in the amount not-to-exceed
$588,385 for design professional services required
for the Project, in a final form approved by the City
Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to make minor
modifications, including time extensions, to the
agreement, if needed; and
3. Approve the FY 2023/24 budget amendments in the
Streets and Highways Capital Fund to increase the
Other Agencies Revenue estimate by $20,000 to
recognize grant funding for the VTA Measure B
Bicycle/Pedestrian Capital Project Competitive
Grant Program, decrease the Annual Street
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program project by
$380,000, and increase the Lafayette Class IV
Bike Lanes project by $400,000 (five affirmative
Council votes required to appropriate
additional revenue).
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3.F 23-1258 Action on Agreements with Telstar Instruments and Rosemount
Inc. Doing Business as Measurement Solutions Systems &
Services for Calibration, Maintenance and Repair Services for
Various Instruments and Devices for Silicon Valley Power with
Five Year Terms and a Maximum Compensation of $1,000,000
for Each Agreement to be Funded by Silicon Valley Power
Recommendation: 1. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt
from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Telstar Instruments to provide
calibration, maintenance and repair services for
various instruments and devices for the period of
October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2028, with
a maximum compensation not to exceed
$1,000,000, on substantially the terms and in the
form presented, funded by the SVP Operating or
Capital Fund as applicable, subject to the
appropriation of funds and the review and approval
as to form by the City Attorney;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Rosemount Inc. doing business as
Measurement Solutions Systems & Services to
provide calibration, maintenance and repair
services for various instruments and devices for the
period of October 1, 2023, through September 30,
2028, with a maximum compensation not to exceed
$1,000,000 on substantially the terms and in the
form presented, funded by the SVP Operating or
Capital Fund as applicable, subject to the
appropriation of funds and the review and approval
as to form by the City Attorney; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to take any actions as
necessary to implement and administer the above
agreements, including the secondary bid process
outlined in the Report, and negotiate and execute
amendments to such agreements to: (a) add or
delete services consistent with the scope of
services; (b) adjust future rates to account for
changes in labor rates; (c) exercise one one-year
option to extend the term of the agreements through
September 30, 2029; and (d) increase the
maximum compensation of each agreement by
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$750,000 to address future needs and
requirements for a total maximum compensation of
$1,750,000 for each agreement, subject to the
appropriation of funds and the review and approval
as to form by the City Attorney.
3.G 23-1396 Action to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Agreements
with RCR Tasman I, LLC for the Construction of Park
Improvements and the Maintenance of the Park within the
Tasman East Specific Plan Area at Developer’s Sole Cost
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Parkland
Agreement and the Park Maintenance Agreement
with RCR Tasman I, LLC on substantially the terms
and in the forms presented, with such minor,
non-substantive changes and amendments that may
be necessary to implement the project, in final forms
approved by the City Attorney.
3.H 23-1425 Action on Amendment No. 1 to the J. Powers Recruiting Inc.
Agreement For Citywide Recruiting Services
Recommendation: 1. Action to Authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the J. Powers Recruitment,
Inc. services agreement to increase the maximum
compensation from $250,000 to $500,000.
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3.I 23-1382 Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with
The Power System People, Inc. DBA Power System Operations
for Software License Update and Maintenance of the Validate,
Estimate, Reconcile, Allocate (VERA) Settlement Suite Software
funded by the Electric Utility Fund
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the Agreement for Services (Agreement)
with The Power System People DBA Power
System Operations for Software License Update
and Maintenance of the Validate, Estimate,
Reconcile, Allocate (VERA) Settlement Suite
Software and Provision of Cloud Hosting to
retroactively reinstate the Agreement from May 20,
2023 and extend it through May 19, 2026, and
increase compensation by $905,700 for a revised
maximum compensation of $1,354,000, subject to
the appropriation of funds and review and approval
as to form by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take any actions as
necessary to implement and administer the
Agreement and to negotiate and execute future
amendment(s) to the Agreement to (a) extend the
term for up to three additional years through May
23, 2029; (b) adjust rates to reasonable market
rates; and (c) add or delete services or software
functionalities to support future system
requirements or regulatory needs, for a total
maximum compensation amount not-to-exceed
$2,000,000, subject to the appropriation of funds
and review and approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
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3.J 23-1383 Action on Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for the Performance
of Services With Grid Subject Matter Experts, LLC, Extending
the Term to December 31, 2024, and Increasing the Maximum
Compensation from $300,000 to $500,000, Funded by the
Electric Utility Fund
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 2 to the Agreement for the Performance of
Services Between the City of Santa Clara,
California, and Grid Subject Matter Experts, LLC.
(Agreement), to extend the term of the Agreement
through December 31, 2024, and increase the
maximum compensation from $300,000 to
$500,000 for the period of July 26, 2018, through
December 31, 2024, subject to the review and
approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any related
documents and take any actions as are necessary
or advisable to implement and administer the
Agreement.
3.K 23-1061 Action on Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Townsend
Public Affairs, Inc. for Legislative Advocacy Services
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 3 to the Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs,
Inc. to extend the term of the agreement through
January 29, 2025 and increase the total not to exceed
amount from $342,000 to $434,700 in a final form
approved by the City Attorney.
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3.L 23-1335 Action on Amendment No. 7 to the Exclusive Negotiation
Agreement and Amendment No. 5 for the Amended and
Restated License Agreement with Habitat for Humanity East
Bay / Silicon Valley for 3575 De La Cruz Boulevard with an
Option to Extend the Agreements for an Additional Year
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to
execute Amendment No. 7 to the Exclusive
Negotiation Agreement (ENA), Amendment
No. 5 to the Amended and Restated License
Agreement with Habitat for Humanity East Bay
/ Silicon Valley for the Development of 3575
De La Cruz Boulevard, and any options to
extend the agreements not to exceed one
additional year, in final forms approved by the
City Attorney.
3.M 23-1453 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 Section 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 2201 Laurelwood Road 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 this
public work consistent with this authorization.
3.N 23-1062 Action on 2024 Legislative Advocacy Positions
Recommendation: Adopt the amended 2024 Legislative Advocacy
Positions on Broadband, Cable Services, and
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities; Community
Services; Emergency Management; Energy
Legislation, Regulations and Issues; Housing; Human
Resources and Public Sector Employment; Public
Safety; Regional Issues and Collaboration;
Sustainability and Environmental Protection;
Transportation Issues; and Water Supply and
Conservation in the form presented.
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3.O 23-1291 Action on the Santa Clara Police Department’s
Recommendation to Name the Police Building’s Motorcycle
Garage the “Pete Malae Traffic Unit Motorcycle Garage”
Recommendation: Approve the naming of the Santa Clara Police
Department’s Motorcycle Garage the “Pete Malae
Traffic Unit Motorcycle Garage”
3.P 23-916 Action to Accept an Award of Funding from the State of
California in Support of the Regional Public Safety Interoperable
Radio Communications Project ($1,750,000) and the Santa
Clara Overnight Care Locations Project ($1,800,000) and to
Approve the Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation: 1. Accept and approve Assembly Bill 102 funding
to support the Regional Public Safety
Interoperable Radio Communications
($1,750,000) and Santa Clara Overnight Care
Locations ($1,800,000) projects;
2. Approve the following FY 2023/24 budget
amendments:
a. In the Communication Acquisitions
Fund, recognize Revenue from Other
Agencies in the amount of $1,750,000
and increase the Capital Outlay budget
in the amount of $1,750,000 (five
affirmative Council votes required to
appropriate additional revenue); and
b. In the Other City Departments Operating
Grant Trust Fund, recognize Revenue
from Other Agencies in the amount of
$1,800,000 and establish a Santa Clara
Overnight Care Locations Program in
the amount of $1,800,000 (five
affirmative Council votes required to
appropriate additional revenue).
3. Authorize the City Manager and Finance
Director to sign any and all documents required
to accept the described funding in final forms
approved by the City Attorney
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3.Q 23-1461 Note and File the List of Designated City Employees who are
Subject to Post-Employment Restrictions Pursuant to City Code
Chapter 2.145
Recommendation: Note and File the List of Designated City Employees who
shall be subject to post-employment restrictions pursuant
to Santa Clara City Code, Chapter 2.145 for the period of
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 23-1341 Action on Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for the Month of
September 2023
Recommendation: Approve the list of Stadium Authority Bills and Claims
for September 2023.
4.B 23-1227 Informational Report on Stadium Authority and Stadium
Manager Meetings for the Period of July 1 to September 30,
2023
Recommendation: Note and file the quarterly report on Stadium Authority
and Stadium Manager staff meetings and
corresponding summaries for the period of July 1 to
September 30, 2023.
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4.C 23-1423 Action on Stadium Manager’s Request to Approve an
Agreement with Devcon Construction, Inc. for the Aesthetic
Improvements - Premium Areas/Special Event Spaces CapEx
Project within Stadium Shared Space and Related Budget
Amendment
Recommendation:
1. Approve a budget amendment for the
Aesthetic Improvements - Premium
Areas/Special Event Spaces line item in the
Stadium Authority FY 2023/24 CapEx Budget
to increase the budget by $242,855 from the
Capital Budget Ending Fund Balance, for a
total budget amount of $1,242,103;
2. Approve the Stadium Manager’s request to
award an agreement to Devcon Construction,
Inc. in the amount of $1,119,629 for aesthetic
improvements (replacing carpet and paint) at
Levi’s Stadium for the Aesthetic Improvements
- Premium Areas/Special Event Spaces
CapEx Project;
3. Authorize the Stadium Manager to execute any
and all documents associated with, and
necessary for the award, completion, and
acceptance of the project; and
4. Authorize the Stadium Manager to execute
change orders for the agreement up to
$111,963, for a total not to exceed amount of
$1,231,592.
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
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speaker card available in the Council Chambers.]
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
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5. 23-1097 Action on FY 2022/23 Budget Year-End Report and Approve the
Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation: 1. Note and file the FY 2022/23 Budget Year-End
Report.
2. Approve the FY 2022/23 Budget Amendments to
address necessary budget ratifications totaling
$4,416,920 in 13 funds, as set forth in Attachment 1
of this report (five affirmative Council votes
required for revenue actions and the use of
unused balances as noted for each item in
Attachment 1).
3. Approve the FY 2023/24 Budget Amendments in
the General Fund to distribute excess funding from
the close-out of FY 2022/23 as set forth in
Attachment 2 of this report:
a. Increase the Capital Projects Reserve in the
amount of $20,000,000, offset by an
increase to the Beginning Fund Balance ( five
affirmative Council votes required for the
use of unused balances);
b. Increase the Budget Stabilization Reserve in
the amount of $6,276,323, offset by an
increase to the Beginning Fund Balance ( five
affirmative Council votes required for the
use of unused balances);
c. Increase the Pension Stabilization Reserve
in the amount of $5,168,000, offset by an
increase to the Beginning Fund Balance ( five
affirmative Council votes required for the
use of unused balances);
d. Increase the Transfer to the Communications
Acquisitions Fund for public safety radios in
the amount of $3,500,000, offset by an
increase in Beginning Fund Balance ( five
affirmative Council votes required for the
use of unused balances);
e. Increase the Transfer to the Public Buildings
Capital Fund for the Public and Workspace
Improvement Project in the amount of
$750,000, offset by an increase to the
Beginning Fund Balance ( five affirmative
Council votes required for the use of
unused balances); and
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f. Increase the City Manager’s Office budget for
maintenance and necessary HVAC repairs
and replacement at 900 Lafayette Street,
known as Commerce Plaza, and 1000
Lafayette Street, known as Peddler’s Plaza
properties in the amount of $1,770,760,
offset by an increase in rent revenue in the
amount of $1,034,300 and an increase to the
Beginning Fund Balance in the amount of
$736,460 (five affirmative Council votes
required for revenue actions and the use
of unused balances).
4. Approve the FY 2023/24 Budget Amendments
totaling $99,765,963 in 65 funds as set forth in
Attachment 2 of this report ( five affirmative
Council votes required for revenue actions
and the use of unused balances as noted for
each item in Attachment 2).
6. 23-1408 Action to Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting Updated
Salary Plans for Various As-Needed, Classified, and
Unclassified Positions, Including City Manager, and Approve
Various Modifications to Existing Class Specifications
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution to approve the revised
salary plans for various as-needed, classified,
and unclassified positions, including the
position of City Manager (reflecting a 2%
increase with a new annual rate of
$413,157.48), to satisfy the requirements of
California Code of Regulations Section 570.5,
effective December 24, 2023; and
2. Approve revisions to the Electric Utility
Electrician, Staff Analyst I and II, Management
Analyst, and Executive Assistant class
specifications.
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7. 23-635 Action on Written Petition (Council Policy 030) for Council
Consideration on a Policy to Normalize and Make Consistent
Speaking at Public Events and Consider a Policy to Include
Powers for Councilmembers to Declare Proclamations in their
Respective Districts
Recommendation: Provide direction to staff on any recommendations
and refer to Governance and Ethics Committee for
further review.
8. 23-1444 Action to Consider Releasing to the Public the Investigative
Findings Prepared by the Van Dermyden Makus Law Firm
Regarding a Complaint of Alleged Misconduct at the August 30,
2022 Closed Session Meeting
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council consider all
factors presented in this report and take such action
as it deems appropriate.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030
REQUESTS
(This section is reserved for Councilmembers to provide reports, and /or Submit Written 030 requests for Council
consideration)
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 in the City Hall
Council Chambers.
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara
will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or
activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the maximum extent feasible. The City of
Santa Clara will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for
qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision impairments so they can participate
equally in the City’s programs, services, and activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to
policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs,
services, and activities.
Agendas and other written materials distributed during a public meeting that are public record will be made available by the
City in an appropriate alternative format. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 408-615-2220 with your request for an
alternative format copy of the agenda or other written materials.
Individuals who require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or any other disability-related modification of
policies or procedures, or other accommodation, in order to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of Santa
Clara, should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 408-615-3000 as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before
the scheduled event.
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