City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · April 23, 2024
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City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:30 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council
Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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Closed Session - 4:30 PM | Study Session - 5:00 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Confirmation of Quorum
1. 24-431 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
Santa Clara Police Officers Association Unit #2
Public Comment
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Closed Session. Closed Sessions are not open to the public.
Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
If additional time is required, Council will adjourn back into Closed Session immediately following the Regular
Meeting.
5:00 PM STUDY SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Confirmation of Quorum
2.A 24-80 Study Session: Update on the Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Authority's BART Silicon Valley Phase II
Extension Project
Recommendation: Note and file this report and provide any feedback to
the VTA.
2.B 24-178 Presentation of Voter Research Survey Results for a November
2024 Ballot Measure
Recommendation: Provide initial feedback on survey results and note
and file the report.
7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
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Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
3.A 24-1478 Proclamation of April as Autism Acceptance Month
3.B 24-239 Proclamation of Courageous Kids Day in the City of Santa Clara
3.C 24-242 Proclaim May 1, 2024 as Law Day in the City of Santa Clara
3.D 24-394 Proclamation of Drinking Water Week May 5-11, 2024
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 24-07 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee - May 18,
2023
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee - October
23, 2023
Board of Library Trustees - March 4, 2024
Cultural Commission - March 4, 2024
Governance and Ethics Committee - December 4,
2023
Parks & Recreation Commission - March 19, 2024
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4.B 24-1611 Action on the Federal and State Income Tax Exempt Reporting
for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
Recommendation: Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to file
the 2022 Internal Revenue Service Form 990 (Return
of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) and the
State of California Form 199 (Exempt Organization
Annual Information Return) on behalf of the City of
Santa Clara Public Facilities Financing Corporation.
4.C 24-282 Action to Accept a $963,000 Award from FY 2024 Federal
Appropriations Community Project Funding/Congressionally
Directed Spending in Support of the Public Safety
Communications Infrastructure Project and to Approve the
Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation: 1. Accept and approve FY 2024 Federal
Appropriations Committee Community Project
Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending
(CPFCDS) funding to support the Public Safety
Communications Infrastructure Project ($963,000);
2. Approve the following FY 2023/24 budget
amendments:
a. In the Communication Acquisitions
Fund, recognize Revenue from Other
Agencies in the amount of $963,000
and increase the Capital Outlay budget
in the amount of $963,000 (five
affirmative Council votes required to
appropriate additional revenue); and
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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4.D 24-91 Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with David L.
Gates & Associates, Inc. for Design Professional Services for
the Henry Schmidt Park Playground Rehabilitation Project
Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Design
Professional Services with David L. Gates &
Associates, Inc. for the Henry Schmidt Park
Playground Rehabilitation Project in the amount
not-to-exceed $507,546, in a final form approved
by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to make minor
modifications to the Agreement, including time
extensions, if needed.
4.E 24-102 Action on Amendment No. 2 with Life Scan Wellness Center for
Occupational Medical Services for Santa Clara Fire Department
Personnel
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 2 with Life Scan Wellness Center
for occupational medical services for Fire
Department personnel to increase the amount of
the agreement by $138,880 and to extend the term
of the agreement through April 30, 2025, for a
revised not-to-exceed maximum compensation of
$377,427; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to exercise an optional
extension for one additional year through April 30,
2026, pursuant to the terms and limitations of the
Second Revised Exhibit B1, subject to the
appropriation of funds, and in a form approved by
the City Attorney.
4.F 24-306 Action on Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with InfoSend,
Inc. for Utility Billing Print and Mail Services to Extend the Term
by Six Months and Increase the Maximum Compensation by
$280,000
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 4 to the Agreement with InfoSend, Inc. to extend
the term of the Agreement by six months ending on
December 31, 2024 and increase the maximum
compensation by $280,000 to $2,660,000.
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4.G 24-1597 Action on a Resolution of Intention for Parking Maintenance
District No. 122 - Franklin Square
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to order that the
alternative method for the levy of benefit
assessment be made applicable to the City of
Santa Clara Parking Maintenance District No. 122;
2. Set a hearing date of June 4, 2024 to approve the
Director’s Report FY 2024/25; and
3. Authorize the publication, mailing, and posting of
the Notice of Public Hearing as stated in the
Resolution of Intention.
4.H 24-286 Action on Software Licenses and Subscription Renewal Order
with Accela, Inc. for Citizen Request Management Software
(MySantaClara)
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the
Renewal Order Form with Accela, Inc., pursuant to
the terms of the Master SaaS Agreement, for
subscription and support services, covering the
period from November 9, 2023 to November 10,
2024, for the Citizen Request Management
Software, with a not-to-exceed maximum amount
of $35,696.57, for a total cumulative amount of
$254,410.10; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute future Renewal Order Forms pursuant to
the terms of the Master SaaS Agreement to
continue receiving subscription and support
services from Accela, Inc. for as long as the
Citizen Request Management Software is used by
the City, subject to the appropriation of funds and
the review and approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
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4.I 24-339 Action on Authorizing the Use of City Electric Forces for a
Project Located at 80 Saratoga Avenue
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 work
located at 80 Saratoga Avenue 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.
4.J 24-227 Informational Report on 2024 Q1 Legislative Updates
Recommendation: 1. Note and file the informational report on 2024
Q1 legislative updates.
4.K 24-75 Adoption of a Resolution of Intention for Maintenance District
No. 183 - Santa Clara Convention Center Complex
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to order that the
alternative method for the levy of benefit
assessment be made applicable to the Santa Clara
Convention Center Complex Maintenance District
No. 183;
2. Set a hearing date of June 4, 2024 to approve the
Director’s Report FY 2024/25; and
3. Authorize the publication, mailing, and posting of
the Notice of Public Hearing as stated in the
Resolution of Intention.
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4.L 24-348 Authorize the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Daniel Keen
in the amount of $50,000 to Facilitate the Performance
Evaluation Process for Council Appointees (City Manager and
City Attorney)
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Services Agreement
with Daniel Keen in the amount of $50,000 for a term
through December 31, 2025, and two, one year
options to extend the term through December 31,
2027 if both options are exercised, to facilitate the
Performance Appraisal Process for each Council
Appointee (City Manager and City Attorney) in a final
form approved by the City Attorney’s Office.
4.M 24-354 Action on Addition of a New Limited-Term (5-year) Assistant
Director of Electric Utility Position for Silicon Valley Power to
Support Delivery of System Expansion Capital Projects
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the addition of a new
Limited-Term Assistant Director of Electric Utility
Position for Silicon Valley Power to Support Delivery
of the System Expansion Capital Projects.
4.N 24-391 Action to Approve Official Travel Request from Councilmember
Kevin Park for the AAPI LeaD (Leadership Elected and
AppointeD) Summit
Recommendation: Action on approval for Official Travel Request from
Councilmember Kevin Park for the inaugural AAPI
LeaD Summit.
4.O 24-398 Action on a Resolution Revising the Council and
Authorities/Stadium Authority Regular Meetings Dates for the
2024 Calendar Year
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution revising the Council and
Authorities/Stadium Authority regular meeting dates
for the 2024 calendar year to reflect the cancelation of
the November 5, 2024 meeting and to set November
12, 2024 as a Joint Council and Authorities
Concurrent/Stadium Authority regular meeting.
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4.P 24-422 Action to Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No.
2068 to Authorize the Substantial Building, Construction,
Reconstruction, and Development of Henry Schmidt Park in
Accordance with the Updated Henry Schmidt Master Plan
Recommendation: Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No.
2068 to Authorize the Substantial Building,
Construction, Reconstruction, and Development of
Henry Schmidt Park in Accordance with the Updated
Henry Schmidt Master Plan.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
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speaker card available in the Council Chambers.]
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
5. 24-336 Update on the George F. Haines International Swim Center
(ISC)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Note and file the report.
6. 24-101 Public Hearing: Action on the Adoption of the FY 2024/25
Proposed Municipal Fee Schedule
Recommendation:
1. Approve Resolution Adopting the “City of Santa
Clara 2024/25 Municipal Fee Schedule” with an
effective date of July 1, 2024, which (1) sets new
Fees; (2) amends existing Fees; (3) retains
unchanged Fees for various City departments; and
(4) deletes certain fees.
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7. 24-433 Action on Proposed Changes to the City’s 4th of July Special
Event Activities and an Amendment to Silicon Valley Power’s
Sponsorship List of Annual Events and Activities to Include
Sponsorship of the 4th of July Fireworks Show in the Amount of
$50,000
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to continue
negotiations with Mission College and Great
America and take all necessary steps to host
and provide services for the 2024 All-City
Picnic and Fireworks Extravaganza in
alignment with the plan outlined in this Report;
and
2. Approve the addition of the 4th of July
Fireworks show to Silicon Valley Power’s List
of Annual Sponsorships in the amount of
$50,000.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030
REQUESTS
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
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