Governance and Ethics Committee

City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Governance and Ethics Committee Monday, December 7, 2020 3:00 PM Virtual Meeting 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/97132633056 Webinar ID: 971 3263 3056 or o Phone: (669) 900-6833 • Submit comments via email to mayorandcouncil@santaclaraca.gov. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR 1. 20-995 Governance and Ethics Committee Minutes of September 14, 2020 Recommendation: Approve the Governance and Ethics Committee minutes of September 14, 2020. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS GENERAL BUSINESS 2. 20-993 Action on Parks & Recreation Commission Recommendation to Name the New Public Park located at 1205 Coleman Avenue (Gateway Crossings) as “Zahra Billoo Park” Recommendation: That the new Public Park to be located at 1205 Coleman Avenue (Gateway Crossings) be named “Zahra Billoo Park.” City of Santa Clara Page 1 of 3 Printed on 12/4/2020 Governance and Ethics Committee Meeting Agenda December 7, 2020 3. 20-1082 Action on Parks & Recreation Commission Recommendation to Name the New Public Park located adjacent to the 2343 Calle Del Mundo Residential Project as “Calle del Mundo Park”. Recommendation: That the new Public Park located adjacent to the 2343 Calle Del Mundo residential project be named “Calle del Mundo Park.” 4. 20-312 Review Council Policy 020 Proclamations for Possible Recommendation to City Council Recommendation: That the Governance and Ethics Committee recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution to amend Council Policy 020. 5. 20-994 Referral from September 29, 2020 Council Meeting on Citywide Board and Commission Workplan Process Recommendation: Staff has no recommendation on this item. 6. 20-907 Review Reinstatement of International Exchange Commission (IEC) for Possible Recommendation to the City Council Recommendation: (1) Approve that the ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 1908 (2) Reinstate the International Exchange Commission be forwarded to the full City Council for consideration, with the postponement of IEC meetings until COVID-19 travel and event restrictions are lifted and can safely be planned. 7. 20-991 Formalization of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Recommendation: Alternative 2: Defer consideration of the proposed City Code amendments and BPAC Policy Guidelines revision until after the BPAC and staff have received the BPAC subcommittee December 10, 2020 report on governance. 8. 20-992 Discussion and Consideration of the City’s Housing Commission Recommendation: Approve the restructuring and renaming of the HRLC and direct staff to bring an ordinance formalizing the Housing Commission for full Council consideration. City of Santa Clara Page 2 of 3 Printed on 12/4/2020 Governance and Ethics Committee Meeting Agenda December 7, 2020 9. 20-1265 Update on Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Recommendation: This report is for information and advisement that at the appropriate time staff will submit a budget amendment to fund this Task Force. COMMITTEE MEMBERS REPORT ADJOURNMENT The next meeting is tentatively scheduled on March 1, 2021. City of Santa Clara Page 3 of 3 Printed on 12/4/2020