City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · July 9, 2024
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City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 5:30 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council
Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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Signing Ceremony - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
5:30 PM SIGNING CEREMONY
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Confirmation of Quorum
1. 24-594 Ceremony for the Friendship City Renewal Between the City of
Santa Clara and Icheon City
7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
2.A 24-371 Recognition of the Santa Clara Women’s League Donation of
$12,000 to Support the Senior Center Health & Wellness Case
Management Program and the “Be Strong, Live Long 2024”
Health & Wellness Fair
2.B 24-486 Recognition of the Recipients of the Silicon Valley Power
Sustainable Futures Scholarship Program at Mission College
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.]
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3.A 24-12 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
City / Mission College Liaison Committee - November
2,2023
Governance and Ethics Committee - March 4, 2024
Governance and Ethics Committee - June 3, 2024
Parks & Recreation Commission - May 21, 2024
Senior Advisory Commission - April 22, 2024
3.B 24-88 Action on Award of Contract for the 2024 Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramps Project to ASG Builders
Recommendation: 1. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt
from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities) of Title 14 of California Code of
Regulations;
2. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt
from NEPA pursuant to Section 58.35 (Categorical
Exclusion) of Title 24 of the Code of Federal
Regulations;
3. Award the Public Works Contract for the 2024
Americans with Disabilities Act Curb Ramps
Project to ASG Builders, the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, in the amount of $543,214, 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; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute change
orders up to approximately 15 percent of the
original contract price, or $81,482 for a total not to
exceed amount of $624 ,696 in final forms approved
by the City Attorney.
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3.C 24-658 Action to Authorize the City Manager to Complete Negotiations
and Execute a Third Phase Agreement with the Northern
California Power Agency (NCPA) for the Purchase of
Renewable Energy from Grace Orchard Energy Center
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
complete negotiations, approve, and execute a
Third Phase Agreement (Agreement) with the
Northern California Power Agency for the purchase
of renewable energy from the Grace Solar Facility
in an annual approximate amount of $1.2 to $2
million, funded by the Electric Utility Fund, subject to
the review and approval as to form by the City
Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to (a) take any and all
actions as are necessary or advisable to implement
and administer the Agreement; and (b) approve
and execute future amendments to the Agreement
so long as the contract price and term are not
modified, subject to the review and approval as to
form by the City Attorney.
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3.D 24-631 Action on Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Questica, Inc. for
the Budget and Financial Planning System
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with
Questica, Inc. to extend the term of the
agreement through August 25, 2029, and
increase the maximum compensation by
$548,038.40 for a revised maximum
compensation of $1,425,076.52, subject to the
appropriation of funds and in a final form
approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take
any actions as necessary to implement and
administer the Agreement with Questica, Inc.
and negotiate and execute amendments to (a)
add or delete services consistent with the
scope of services, (b) renew the term of the
agreement for up to five years through August
25, 2034, and (c) increase the maximum
compensation for an additional $600,000 for a
total aggregate maximum compensation not to
exceed $2,025,076.52 for the extended term,
subject to the appropriation of funds and the
review and approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
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3.E 24-387 City Council and Authorities Action Delegating Authority: to the
City Manager for the City; the Executive Director for the Santa
Clara Stadium Authority; the Contract Administrator for the
Sports and Open Space Authority; and the Executive Director
for the Housing Authority during the City Council recess from
July 17, 2024 through August 19, 2024
Recommendation: That the City Council/Stadium Authority Board/Sports
and Open Space Authority/Housing Authority:
Adopt a Joint Resolution delegating authority to the
City Manager for City/Executive Officer for Santa
Clara Stadium Authority/Contract Administrator for
Sports and Open Space Authority/Executive Director
for Housing Authority to approve project related
documents during the period from July 17, 2024
through August 19, 2024, and requiring the City
Manager/Executive Director/Contract Administrator to
submit a report on actions taken during the Council
recess at a City Council/Stadium Authority/Sports and
Open Space Authority/Housing Authority meeting in
September 2024.
3.F 24-442 Action to Accept the FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26 California
Library Literacy Services (CLLS) English as a Second
Language (ESL) Grant Awards for the Read Santa Clara
Program and Approve the Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation: 1. Accept the total English as a Second
Language (ESL) grant award of $126,327
($61,618 for FY 2024/25 and $64,709 for FY
2025/26) for the Read Santa Clara program;
2. Approve the FY 2024/25 budget amendment in
the Library Operating Grant Trust Fund to
recognize $61,618 in grant revenue and
establish a grant appropriation in the same
amount for ESL Services as part of the Read
Santa Clara program (five affirmative
Council votes required to appropriate
additional revenue).
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3.G 24-617 Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for New Dark
Fiber Installations at 881 Martin Avenue to 1705 Martin Avenue,
and at 2434 Calle Del Mundo
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 881 Martin Avenue to 1705 Martin
Avenue, and at 2434 Calle Del Mundo 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.
3.H 24-666 Action on a Resolution Revising the Regular Meeting Date for
the Senior Advisory Commission
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution revising the Senior Advisory
Commission regular meeting date and time to the
third Monday of each month at 5 p.m.
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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4. 24-679 Discussion, Consideration, and Direction to Staff Regarding
Actions to be Taken in Response to the Santa Clara County
Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled “Irreconcilable Differences:
Santa Clara City Council”
Recommendation: Provide direction on the desired process to develop
the City’s responses for the specified findings and
recommendations outlined in the June 12, 2024 Santa
Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report entitled
“Irreconcilable Differences: Santa Clara City Council”
in time to be submitted to the Civil Grand Jury by the
required response date of September 10, 2024.
5. 24-180 A. Discussion and Potential Actions Related to Proposed
November 2024 Ballot Measure Authorizing the Issuance of
General Obligation Bond Debt to Fund Public Infrastructure;
Such Actions to Include the Following:
1. Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity
2. Introduction of an Ordinance Ordering the Submission of a
Measure Incurring Bonded Indebtedness to the Voters at the
November 2024 General Municipal Election
3. Direction on a Draft Expenditure Plan to be Included with the
Measure
B. Discussion and Council Direction on a Proposed Charter
Amendment Regarding Public Works Procurement [Charter
Section 1310] to Update the City’s Public Works Bidding and
Contracting Authority, Allow for Design-Build Projects and
Implement Other Technical Changes
Recommendation: 1. Adopt the Resolution of Necessity determining
necessity to issue bonds.
2. Waive first reading and approve the
introduction of an Ordinance ordering the
submission of the measure incurring bonded
indebtedness for the purpose of the
acquisition, construction, and improvement of
certain municipal improvement projects to City
voters.
3. Provide Direction on a potential Charter
Amendment to update the Public Work Section
1310.
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6. 24-475 Action (1) Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and
Execute a 20MW Power Purchase Agreement with Bloom
Energy to supply power to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and a
separate Offtake Agreement with AWS; and (2) Authorizing the
City Manager to Negotiate and Execute up to an additional 80
MW of Power Purchase Agreements with qualified vendors for
in-City generation solutions and all needed agreements with
Customers.
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to
negotiate and Execute a 20MW Power
Purchase Agreement with Bloom or a Bloom
affiliate for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and
a separate Offtake Agreement with AWS,
subject to the review and approval as to form of
the City Attorney;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to
Negotiate and Execute up to an additional 80
MW of Power Purchase Agreements for in-City
generation solutions with energy suppliers and
separate Offtake Agreements with other SVP
customers (each individual PPA and Offtake
Agreement cannot exceed 20MW), subject to
the review and approval as to form of the City
Attorney;
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents, agreements, and
certificates as may be required under the terms
of the agreement, subject to the review and
approval as to form of the City Attorney,
including, but not limited to, collateral
assignment agreements, estoppel certificates,
and performance security documentation, and
take any and all actions as are necessary or
advisable to implement and administer the
agreements; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute any amendments to the agreements
so long as there is no change to their price or
term length.
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7. 24-640 Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Purchase and Sale
Agreement with Feather River Land Trust for the Loyalton
Property.
Recommendation: 1. Determine the proposed action is exempt from
CEQA pursuant to Sections 15312 (Class 12 -
Sale of Surplus Land ) of Title 14 of the California
Code of Regulations; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement
(Agreement) with Feather River Land Trust for
the Loyalton Property in the amount of $6
million and on the terms presented and take
any necessary actions to implement and
administer the Agreement, including, execution
of a grant deed and an assignment agreement.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030
REQUEST
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
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