Governance and Ethics Committee

City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Governance and Ethics Committee Monday, September 14, 2020 3:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 Pursuant to the provisions of California Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, issued on March 17, 2020, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Santa Clara has implemented methods for the public to participate remotely: • Via Zoom: o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/97015480911 Meeting ID: 970 1548 0911 or o Phone: (669) 900-6833 • Submit comments via email to mayorandcouncil@santaclaraca.gov. For those individuals that do not have the above access, the City Council Chambers have been set up to accommodate up to 10 people at a time and public comment will be given from that location. The meeting set-up is in line with the recommendations of the COVID-19 White House Task Force, which notes no more than 10 people gatherings. A limited number of staff will also be present. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR 20-254 Governance and Ethics Committee Minutes of February 10, 2020 Recommendation: Approve the Governance and Ethics Committee minutes of February 10, 2020. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS GENERAL BUSINESS City of Santa Clara Page 1 of 3 Printed on 9/11/2020 Governance and Ethics Committee Meeting Agenda September 14, 2020 1. 20-311 Discussion and Possible Action on a Joint Meeting with West Valley-Mission Community College District Board of Trustees Recommendation: That the Governance and Ethics Committee recommend that the City Council approve holding a publicly noticed joint meeting with the West Valley-Mission Community College District Board of Trustees. 2. 20-313 Discussion and Consideration of Approving a New Boards, Commission and Committee Policy Recommendation: 1. Recommend that the City Council enact ordinances that clearly set forth the composition of the membership of each commission and the scope of the commission’s jurisdiction; and 2. Approve the revised Boards and Commissions Policy that will be included in the Boards, Commissions, and Committee handbook. 3. 20-314 General Discussion and Possible Input on Various City Governance Policies Recommendation: Provide input on Council Policy 030, Council Policy 042, and the City’s Early Consideration Policy for General Plan Amendment applications. 3.A. Council Policy 030 Entitled “Adding an Item on the Agenda” 3.B. Council Policy 042 Entitled “Reconsideration of Council Action" 3.C. City’s Early Consideration Policy for General Plan Amendment Applications 4. 20-786 Review of Newly Added Planning Commission Policies and Procedures, and Direction Regarding Management of Agenda-Related Requests from Boards and Commissions Recommendation: Provide direction to staff on the Committee’s desired approach to managing agenda related requests from Boards and Commissions. 5. 20-315 Verbal Update on Dark Money Ordinance and Other Election Related Items COMMITTEE MEMBERS REPORT ADJOURNMENT City of Santa Clara Page 2 of 3 Printed on 9/11/2020 Governance and Ethics Committee Meeting Agenda September 14, 2020 The Governance and Ethics Committee meeting is adjourned to December 7, 2020. City of Santa Clara Page 3 of 3 Printed on 9/11/2020