City of Santa Clara 2008 Summaries

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - 2008 SUMMARIES

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Summary of May 13, 2008 Summary of May 6, 2008 Summary of April 29, 2008 Summary of April 15, 2008 Summary of April 1, 2008 Summary of March 18, 2008 Summary of March 4, 2008 Summary of February 19, 2008 Summary of February 12, 2008 Summary of January 22, 2008 Summary of January 15, 2008 Summary of January 8, 2008

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

THIS DOCUMENT IS PREPARED AS A SUMMARY ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN OFFICIAL RECORD OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS. THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF EACH MEETING ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS FOLLOWING THE MEETING.

May 13, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]

REPORT

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

APPEAL OF HEARING DECISIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE MADE TO THE SUPERIOR COURT WITHIN 90 CALENDAR DAYS OF FINAL ACTION. BECAUSE OF THE AGENDA PROVISION FOR RECONSIDERATION, FINAL ACTION IS DEEMED TO OCCUR AT THE END OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY (P&P 042). (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

Present: Council Members Caserta, Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Mayor Mahan.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

April 15, 2008.
April 29, 2008 - Special Meeting.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Presentation of Distinguished Service Awards to Police Personnel Involved in Operation Meltdown in Commemoration of National Police Week.
REPORT

Promotion of the opportunity to serve on the Historical and Landmarks Commission.
REPORT

Promotion of the opportunity to serve on the Planning Commission.
REPORT

City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Sports and Open Space Authority Joint Study Session on the City's Proposed Five-Year Financial Plan for 2009-10 through 2013-14 and Proposed Capital Improvement Project Budget for FY 2008-09.
REPORT

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See the Summary of Actions for potential reconsideration, which is attached to the posted Agenda and is in the Agenda Packet Binder in the Council Chambers.)

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 a member of the Council, staff, or public requests discussion. If so requested, that item will be removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR and considered under CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION.]

Departmental Reports

Approval of the publication of the proposed July 2008 Mission City SCENES .
Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $200 from Mission City Community Fund to help support Senior Center activities and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $100 from Carole Anne Reilly to help support Senior Center activities and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Approval of the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
Adoption of a Resolution ordering the vacation of a portion of an emergency access easement located at 550 Moreland Way to Fourth Avenue Partners, LLC and authorization to record the Resolution (APN 097-08-109; S.C. 18,181).
Adoption of a Resolution declaring the temporary restriction and control of animals at the Santa Clara All City Picnic and Fireworks Spectacular on July 4, 2008.
Approval to extend the Leave of Absence for Chad Wozniak, Electric Division Manager, through May 31, 2009.
Acceptance of the "Give A Little...Help A Lot" Campaign Progress Report; referral of the disposition of funds from the community donation campaign to the 2008-09 budget process; and authorization for the Cultural Advisory Commission to provide recommendations on the use of donations made to Art in Public Places, Concerts in the Park and Keep Santa Clara Clean.
Adoption of a Resolution establishing One-Hour Parking zones between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the same day, on both sides of Bray Avenue, east of Los Padres Boulevard and on the east side of Los Padres Boulevard, south of Bray Avenue.
Approval to purchase excess liability insurance with Alliant National Municipal Liability Program (ANML) for the period of May 1, 2008 through July 1, 2009 in the amount of $259,074 and authorization for the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
Approval of the job description for Assistant Director of Water & Sewer Utilities; set the control point at $12,046 per month; and add the new job description to the City's Conflict of Interest Code, Disclosure Category 1.
Approval of job description for Principal Engineer - Water; set the control point at $11,670 per month; and add this new job specification to the City's Conflict of Interest Code, Disclosure Category 1.
Approval of the job description for Electric Division Manager - Engineering; set the control point at $12,046 per month; and add the new job description to the City's Conflict of Interest Code, Disclosure Category 1.

Agreements

Approval of Call No. 08-1 with Soudi Consultants in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for investigation of "Fault Current Limiter" technology developments and possible application within the Silicon Valley Power system.
Acceptance of the assignment of capacity rights from the current Northern California Power Agency participants and authorization for the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Assignment of Rights Relating to and Amending the Seattle City Light Capacity and Third Phase Agreement.
Approval of Change Order No. 1, in an amount not to exceed $105,888, with Galedrige Construction, Inc. for the 2008 Asphalt Removal & Repair Project for a total contract amount of $823,657.
Approval of an Agreement with Phase II Systems, dba Public Agency Retirement Services, for services related to the establishment and maintenance of an irrevocable trust for the City's Retiree Healthcare Reimbursement Program; approval of a Trust Agreement establishing an irrevocable trust to fund postemployment benefits other than pension benefits, such as medical reimbursements; and adoption of a Resolution establishing the trust and authorization for the City Manager to execute the Master Plan.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

City of Santa Clara Population Data - 115,503 as of January 1, 2008.

Minutes to Note and File

Cultural Advisory Commission - April 7, 2008.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

St. Clare Parish School: Request for approval of a Special Permit for a Bingo event at 725 Washington Street on May 31, 2008 through June 1, 2008 (PLN2008-07024). Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.
Club Savoy: Request for approval of a Special Permit for a one-day outdoor party in the parking lot located at 3546 Flora Vista Avenue on June 15, 2008 (PLN2008-07036). Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.

ITEMS SET FOR HEARING:

[Planning Commission items not being appealed, or which are not related to an appeal, will be heard under BOARDS AND COMMISSION FOR ACTION.] If you challenge a City Council land use decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at this hearing before the City Council or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the City Council hearing on the matter. (California Government Code Section 65009)

Planning Commission recommendation to adopt Resolutions to 1) Certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Marina Playa Residential Project located at 1331-1333 Lawrence Expressway, 2) Approve the rezone of the property from Planned Development/General Office to Planned Development/Transit-Oriented Mixed Use, and 3) Approve the Tentative Map for the northerly 4.16 acre portion of the 7.36 acre property and Pass to print an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement with BRE Properties and Taylor Morrison of California, LLC for the project, subject to conditions.

BIDS AND PROPOSALS:

Award of contract for the Traffic Calming Project 2008 to Cal-West Lighting & Signal Maintenance, Inc. in the bid amount of $110,000 (CE 07-08-12).

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

Parks and Recreation Commission - Minutes of April 15, 2008: Request to note and file.
* Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to prepare a feasibility study to bring the International Swimming Hall of Fame to Santa Clara.
* Recommendation for approval of the proposed master plan with the addition of pathway lighting to be included in the Summerhill Homes development on the former Bay Area Research and Extension Center (BAREC) site located at 90 North Winchester Boulevard.
* Recommendation for approval to waive the fees for the Summer Fling in Beijing exhibition to be presented by the Santa Clara Aquamaids.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council on any matter not on the agenda. The law does not permit Council action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. The Council, or its staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed and may request the City Manager to report back at a subsequent meeting. Please submit to the City Clerk your name and subject matter on forms available by the door in the Council Chambers.

REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the issuance of City of Santa Clara Variable Rate Demand Subordinated Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2008B; use of proceeds to refund City of Santa Clara Subordinated Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998A; approving form and execution of documents and authorizing certain other related actions consistent with projected economic and fiscal impacts; and authorization for the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete the transaction.
Informational Memo: Report regarding existing and future residential covenants in the South of Forest and other similar neighborhoods.
Approval to continue the Request for Proposal (RFP) deliverable deadline until July 15, 2009 at which time staff will report back with a revised timeline and proceed with the Downtown Revitalization Request for Proposal process with SummerHill Homes/Highland Development Company as the sole development firm participant.

BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

(Lists are available in the Council Office and the City Clerk's Office.)

Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set May 20, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Aloysius "AI" I. Rabello (retired Superintendent, Santa Clara Water & Sewer Department) Clara Cecilia Wade (long time Santa Clara resident) to Tuesday evening, May 20, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

May 13, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
REPORT

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

APPEAL OF HEARING DECISIONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA MUST BE MADE TO THE SUPERIOR COURT WITHIN 90 CALENDAR DAYS OF FINAL ACTION. BECAUSE OF THE AGENDA PROVISION FOR RECONSIDERATION, FINAL ACTION IS DEEMED TO OCCUR AT THE END OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY (P&P 042). (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

ROLL CALL:

Present: Agency Members Caserta, Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Chairperson Mahan.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

April 15, 2008.
April 29, 2008 - Special Meeting.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See the Summary of Actions for potential reconsideration, which is attached to the posted Agenda and is in the Agenda Packet Binder in the Council Chambers.)

NEW BUSINESS:

Approval to purchase excess liability insurance with Alliant National Municipal Liability Program (ANML) for the period of May 1, 2008 through July 1, 2009 in the amount of $259,074 and authorization for the Executive Director to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Sports and Open Space Authority Joint Study Session on the City's Proposed Five-Year Financial Plan for 2009-10 through 2013-14 and Proposed Capital Improvement Project Budget for FY 2008-09.
REPORT

Approval to continue the Request for Proposal (RFP) deliverable deadline until July 15, 2009 at which time staff will report back with a revised timeline and proceed with the Downtown Revitalization Request for Proposal process with SummerHill Homes/Highland Development Company as the sole development firm participant.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

Phil Kleinheinz: Comments regarding preparedness for the potential heat wave.

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set May 20, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, May 20, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
SPORTS AND OPEN SPACE AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

May 13, 2008

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

APPEAL OF HEARING DECISIONS OF THE SPORTS AND OPEN SPACE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA MUST BE MADE TO THE SUPERIOR COURT WITHIN 90 CALENDAR DAYS OF FINAL ACTION. BECAUSE OF THE AGENDA PROVISION FOR RECONSIDERATION, FINAL ACTION IS DEEMED TO OCCUR AT THE END OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY (P&P 042). (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

ROLL CALL:

Present: Authority Members Caserta, Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Chairperson Mahan.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

April 15, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Approval to purchase excess liability insurance with Alliant National Municipal Liability Program (ANML) for the period of May 1, 2008 through July 1, 2009 in the amount of $259,074 and authorization for the Contract Administrator to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Sports and Open Space Authority Joint Study Session on the City's Proposed Five-Year Financial Plan for 2009-10 through 2013-14 and Proposed Capital Improvement Project Budget for FY 2008-09.
REPORT

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To T uesday evening, May 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

May 6, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
REPORT

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

Present: Council Members Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Mayor Mahan. Absent: Council Member Caserta.
REPORT

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

Informational Memo: Continuance of the "Committee of the Whole" to Review the Proposed 49ers Stadium Design Information Previously Noticed for May 6, 2008.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Recognition of Building Safety Week - May 5-11, 2008.
REPORT

Presentation of the Youth Commission Scholarships for 2008.
REPORT

Promotion of the opportunity to serve on the Board of Library Trustees.
REPORT

Promotion of the opportunity to serve on the Cultural Advisory Commission.
REPORT

Presentation by Dr. Thomas Shanks regarding an overview of the City's 2008 Campaign Ethics Program and Council of Trust.
City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Sports and Open Space Authority Joint Study Session for review of the Capital Improvement Project Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
REPORT

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See the Summary of Actions for potential reconsideration, which is attached to the posted Agenda and is in the Agenda Packet Binder in the Council Chambers.)

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Departmental Reports

Adoption of a Resolution in opposition to Proposition 98 on the June 2008 ballot regarding eminent domain and authorization to transmit the Resolution to the League of California Cities and to take follow-up actions as appropriate.
Refer the Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network's request for funding in the amount of $25,000 to the 2008-09 Council's May 20, 2008 Budget Study Session.
Refer the United Way Silicon Valley's request for funding in the amount of $15,000 to the 2008-09 Council May 20, 2008 Budget Study Session.
Adoption of a Resolution establishing Four-way Stop signs at the intersection of Woodhams Road and McKinley Drive.
Adoption of Resolution ordering the vacation of a portion of a wire clearance easement located at 1777 Agnew Road to First American Title Company and authorization to record the Resolution (APN 097-08-063; S.C. 18,274).
Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $100 from Gladys Hunter Troppman to help support Senior Center activities and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $200 from George Luker to help support the Senior Center Case Management Program and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $100 from Tom Silva to help support the Senior Center Case Management Program and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Set the salary of newly-hired lateral Police Officers Jacob Thompson and Roberto Gutierrez at Step 2, Salary Plan B, Grade 31.
Set the salary for Automotive Services Utility Worker Mark Sepulveda at Schedule A-15, Step 2.
Approval of the revised job description for Building Maintenance Manager.
Approval of the revised job description for Traffic Engineer.
Approval of the use of City Water forces for the installation of facilities at 1500 Space Park Drive.
Approval of the use of City Solar Utility forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
Acceptance of the Financial Status Reports for March 31, 2008.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1836 which amends Section 8.40.180 ("False Alarms Fees and Fines") of Chapter 8.40 ("False Alarm Regulation") of Title 8 ("Health and Safety) of the City's Municipal Code.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1837 which amends Section 2.120.020 ("Powers and Duties Generally") of Chapter 2.120 ("Boards and Commissions") of Title 2 ("Administration and Personnel") of the City's Municipal Code.
Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for the month of March 2008.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1838 which approves a Development Agreement with Sobrato Development Companies No. 070 Project at 2200, 2211 and 2231 Lawson Lane to allow phased development of an industrial office campus consisting of three high-rise office buildings and two parking structures.
Pass to print an Ordinance which modifies Section 13.10 ("Sewers") of the City's Municipal Code to comply with an administrative action by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Agreements

Approval of Call No. 08-1 with Harris & Associates in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for electric substation and transmission line project management services.
Approval of Call No. 08-2 with Global Touchpoints, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for miscellaneous professional engineering services to substation projects.
Approval of the Northern California Power Agency Third Phase Agreement for Western Geopower Incorporated Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement to purchase renewable energy.
Approval of Change Order No. 5 to the Agnews Historical Cemetery Project (PK 06-07-01) with Calstate Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,650.62 and authorization to approve additional change orders not to exceed 1.0% ($8,600) of the total contract amount for a total change order authorization of 6% ($51,600).
Approval of a Call Agreement for pavement management services with Adhara Systems, Inc. and Call No. 08-1 in an amount not to exceed $56,000 for the semi-automatic street survey of 927 pavement management sections throughout the City.
Approval of Call No. 08-2 with Nolte Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $35,000 for the Storm Pump Outfall Improvement Project.
Approval of Call No. 08-1 with Nolte Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $68,730 for a feasibility study of storm water treatment options and, if feasible, construction bid documents for the Santa Clara Convention Center C.3 Mitigation Project for the Santa Clara Convention Center expansion.
Approval of the Second Amendment to the Agency Agreement for the Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.
Approval of the Second Amendment to the Agency Agreement for the Countywide Assembly Bill 939 Implementation Fee.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Preliminary Candidate Guide "Running for Office in 2008, How to Get Started" for the Upcoming 2008 City Municipal Election.
"Public Power" Magazine Features Electric Utility/Silicon Valley Power in Article Titled "75 Ways to Get Greener".

Minutes to Note and File

Youth Commission - March 11, 2008.
Youth Commission - April 8, 2008.
Senior Advisory Commission - March 24, 2008.
Board of Library Trustees - April 7, 2008.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

Kelly-Moore Paints: Request for approval of a Special Permit for a sales kick off and demonstration event at 2057 El Camino Real on May 14, 2008 (PLN2008-07021). Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.
Fred Raia: Request for approval of a Special Permit to allow temporary auto sales with an outdoor display at 1460 Monroe Street for a period of two years expiring on May 31, 2010 (PLN2008-07000). Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.

ITEMS SET FOR HEARING:

Fiscal Year 2008-09 Annual Plan for the Use of Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and the Home Investment Partnerships Act Program (HOME) Entitlement Funds and authorize the City Manager to execute the document for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

BIDS AND PROPOSALS:

Approval to award the contract for the Tasman Drive and Homestead Road Surface Reseal Project to International Surfacing Systems in the bid amount of $927,471.43 (CE 07-08-06).

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

Planning Commission - April 9, 2008: Request to note and file.
Planning Commission - April 23, 2008: Request to note and file.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

Rich Hilgerson: Comments regarding the proposed San Francisco 49ers Stadium and flight path.
WRITTEN PETITION

Kevin Park: Comments regarding General Plan Update.

BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

(Lists are available in the Council Office and the City Clerk's Office.)

Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

Vice Mayor Joe Kornder: Written report regarding attendance at the NCPA/NWPPA Federal Policy Forum.
REPORT

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

Comments regarding Employee Awards Luncheon.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set May 13, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Gwendolyn Marie Tise (long time Santa Clara resident) Charlotte Allan Carroll (Mother-in-law to Vice Mayor Joe Kornder) and Charles Jones (retired Captain, Santa Clara Fire Department) to T uesday evening, May 13, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

May 6, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
REPORT

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

ROLL CALL:

Present: Agency Members Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Chairperson Mahan. Absent: Agency Member Caserta.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

Informational Memo: Continuance of the "Committee of the Whole" to Review the Proposed 49ers Stadium Design Information Previously Noticed for May 6, 2008.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See the Summary of Actions for potential reconsideration, which is attached to the posted Agenda and is in the Agenda Packet Binder in the Council Chambers.)

NEW BUSINESS:

City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Sports and Open Space Authority Joint Study Session for review of the Capital Improvement Project Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
REPORT

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set May 13, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

To T uesday evening, May 13, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
SPORTS AND OPEN SPACE AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

May 6, 2008

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

ROLL CALL:

Present: Authority Members Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Chairperson Mahan. Absent: Authority Member Caserta.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Sports and Open Space Authority Joint Study Session for review of the Capital Improvement Project Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
REPORT

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To T uesday evening, May 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

April 29, 2008

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment) and for a Personnel Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) for a Public Employee Performance evaluation of the City Attorney.

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, May 6, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

April 29, 2008

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment) and for a Personnel Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) for a Public Employee Performance evaluation of the City Attorney.

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, May 6, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

April 15, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]

REPORT

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

Present: Council Members Caserta, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Mayor Mahan. Absent: Council Member Kennedy.
REPORT

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

March 18, 2008.
April 1, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

Continue to a date uncertain the Public Hearing on the proposed Santa Clara Square development located at 3610 and 3700 El Camino Real.
Continue to June 17, 2008 the Public Hearing to consider the appeals submitted by the Embassy Suites Hotel and the Biltmore Hotel and Suites of the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Audit decision.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Acceptance of the General Plan Update schedule for Study Sessions, Meetings and Workshops; creation and appointment of two Council Members to the 2010-2035 General Plan Update Steering Committee.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See the Summary of Actions for potential reconsideration, which is attached to the posted Agenda and is in the Agenda Packet Binder in the Council Chambers.)

Acceptance of the Third Quarter Status Report for Council Principles and Priorities for 2007-2009; approval to set July 15, 2008 for the next quarterly status report for Council Principles and Priorities for 2007-2009; and note and file that on April 8, 2008 the City Council held a one year review of the adopted principles and priorities.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Departmental Reports

Approval of a 2.25% cost of living increase for the As-Needed classification of Library Technology Aide, effective April 20, 2008.
Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for the month of February 2008.
Acceptance of a donation from Maria Palma in the amount of $134.13 to help support the Therapeutic Recreation Program and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Adoption of a Resolution establishing No Parking zones for vehicles in excess of 20 feet in length and with three or more axles on both sides of Betsy Ross Drive, the entire length, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted.
Set May 6, 2008 for a Council/Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole" meeting to review the proposed San Francisco 49ers stadium design information.
Approval of the publication of the proposed June 2008 Mission City SCENES .
Pass to Print an Ordinance amending Section 2.120.020 (Powers and Duties Generally) of Chapter 2.120 (Boards and Commissions) of Title 2 (Administrative and Personnel) of the City Code, adding ethics training requirements for City board and commission members, as required by state law and the City Council.
Adoption of the 2008 Income Guideline Schedule applicable to the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Act Program (HOME), effective February 13, 2008 and the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Affordable Housing Fund, effective March 11, 2008.
Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to order that the alternative method for the levy of benefit assessments be made applicable to the Santa Clara Convention Center Complex Maintenance District No. 183 for Fiscal Year 2008-09 and set June 10, 2008 for a Public Hearing.
Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the issuance of City of Santa Clara Subordinated Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A; approving form and execution of documents; authorizing certain other related actions consistent with projected economic and fiscal impact; and authorization to execute all necessary documents in substantially similar form as presented to complete the transaction.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1833 amending Section 1.05.070(h) (Costs of Enforcement) of Chapter 1.05 (General Provisions) of Title 1 (General Provisions) of the City Code, regarding recovery of attorneys' fees in code enforcement proceedings.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1834 adding Chapter 12.50 (Unpermitted Camping and Lodging on Public Streets, Publicly Owned Property, and in Public Parks and Other Prohibited Public Places) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places) to the City Code, regarding unlawful camping and lodging in public places.
Reappointment of Board, Commissions and Committee members for the term ending June 30, 2012; declare vacancies on the Board of Library Trustees, Cultural Advisory Commission, Historical and Landmarks Commission, Planning Commission and Senior Advisory Commission; set May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2008 for the promotion of openings on the commissions; set June 11, July 2, and July 9, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for the receipt of applications; interview dates on June 17, July 8, and July 15, 2008 and an appreciation presentation on June 17, 2008.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1835 amending Chapter 2.130 (Political Campaign Finance Reform Act) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the City Code, regarding nominal in-kind contributions, committee contributions, voluntary campaign expenditure limits, and campaign disclosure statements.
Approval to set June 10, 2008 for a Public Hearing on the City's proposed FY 2008-09 retail water rates for both potable and recycled water and the proposed FY 2008-09 sewer service and use charges and authorization to publish the Notice of Public Hearing.
Adoption of a Resolution of Intention for Parking Maintenance District No. 122; set June 10, 2008 for the Public Hearing; and authorization to publish the Notice of Public Hearing.
Approval to set June 10, 2008 for a Public Hearing for adoption of a Resolution adjusting the rates charged for collection and disposal of garbage, clean green, annual clean up campaign, and household hazardous waste in the residential, institutional, and commercial property zoned areas, which would increase rates for collection and disposal of garbage by 3.3%, clean green services by $0.50 per month, extra bag tag $0.50 per tag, and no increases for rates for recycling, clean up campaign, and household hazardous waste services and authorization to publish the Notice of Public Hearing.

Agreements

Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Consultant Services with Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey for the Central Park Pedestrian Bridge Project for additional services in the amount of $6,710, with the total amount not to exceed $94,668.
Approval to execute Call No. 08-01 with 180 Connect, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to support a Field Pole Audit and Inspection.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Moreland & Associates, Inc. to increase the contract by $60,000 for a total amount not to exceed $110,000 for consulting services through June 30, 2008.
Approval of a Pole Contract Agreement with Sunesys, LLC for attachments to 30 utility poles within the City of Santa Clara.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Invitation - Arbor Day/Earth Day Celebration Friday, April 25, 2008, has been proclaimed as Arbor Day in the City of Santa Clara.
Role of Ethics Consulting During City Election Campaigns.
Santa Clara becomes second largest Green Power "Community" in the United States.
City of Santa Clara Affordable Housing Tour sponsored by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.

Minutes to Note and File

Cultural Advisory Commission - March 3, 2008.
International Exchange Commission - March 4, 2008.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

Furniture Express: Request for approval of a Special Permit to conduct two outdoor sales at 2655 El Camino Real from May 24 - 26, 2008 and August 30 - September 1, 2008(PLN2008-06963). Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions.
Buchser Middle School Music Bands: Champion Team Funding in the amount of $10,000 in matching funds to travel to Anaheim, California to perform at Disneyland on May 17-20, 2008. Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to execution of a Contribution Agreement with the Santa Clara Unified School District and the Buchser Music Association.

ITEMS SET FOR HEARING:

Planning Commission recommendations to adopt a Resolution to 1) certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Lawson Lane Project at 2200, 2211 and 2231 Lawson Lane; 2) approve the Parcel Map for 2211 and 2231; approve the rezone from Light Industrial (ML) to Planned Development [PD(ML)]; and pass to print an Ordinance for a Development Agreement to allow construction of a phased campus development project consisting of three high-rise office buildings and two parking structures.

BIDS AND PROPOSALS:

Award Public Works Project 7051 Contract No. WA-2999 for construction of Seismic Retrofit to Serra Tanks 1 and 2 to Spiess Construction Company in the amount of $779,550.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

Acceptance of the Traffic Safe Communities Network Grants for the Speeding Enforcement and the Red Light Enforcement Campaign 2008 and 2009 and approval of the estimated revenue and appropriations of $4,166 in Police Grants Overtime for the grant period of April 21, 2008 through May 16, 2008 and April 20, 2009 through May 15, 2009.
Approval of an Agreement with MGT of America, Inc., formerly Public Resource Management Group (PRM) in an amount not exceed $82,000 for consulting services to conduct a cost allocation study and fee schedule review and approval to transfer $40,000.

BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

(Lists are available in the Council Office and the City Clerk's Office.)

Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

Mayor Mahan: Written report regarding attendance at United Nations Convention on Climate Change held in Bali, Indonesia December 3-14, 2007.
REPORT

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

Introduction of Alan Kurotori, Director of Water and Sewer Department.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set April 29, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment) and for a Personnel Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) for a Public Employee Performance evaluation of the City Attorney.
Set May 6, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Everett B. Viano, MD (long time Santa Clara resident) and Douglas K. Patten (long time Santa Clara resident) to T uesday evening, April 29, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to May 6, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

April 15, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]

REPORT

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

ROLL CALL:

Present: Agency Members Caserta, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Chairperson Mahan. Absent: Agency Member Kennedy.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

March 18, 2008.
April 1, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See the Summary of Actions for potential reconsideration, which is attached to the posted Agenda and is in the Agenda Packet Binder in the Council Chambers.)

NEW BUSINESS:

Set May 6, 2008 for a Council/Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole" meeting to review the proposed San Francisco 49ers stadium design information.
Adoption of the 2008 Income Guideline Schedule applicable to the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Act Program (HOME), effective February 13, 2008 and the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Affordable Housing Fund, effective March 11, 2008.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set April 29, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment) and for a Personnel Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) for a Public Employee Performance evaluation of the City Attorney.
Set May 6, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

To T uesday evening, April 29, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to May 6, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
SPORTS AND OPEN SPACE AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

April 15, 2008

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

ROLL CALL:

Present: Authority Members Caserta, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Chairperson Mahan. Absent: Authority Member Kennedy.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

March 18, 2008.
April 1, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To T uesday evening, May 6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

April 1, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]

REPORT

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

Present: Council Members Caserta, Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Mayor Mahan.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

March 4, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

Approval to continue to April 15, 2008 the Public Hearing to consider the Planning Commission's approval of the Certification of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Rezone and Development Agreement for 2200, 2211 and 2231 Lawson Place (CEQ2007-01041/PLN2007-06379/PLN2008-06880/PLN2007-06551 - Sobrato Development Companies). (See Agenda Item 9.A below)

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Recognition of the Santa Clara Sister Cities Association's Showcase of Young Artists Exhibition Winners and introduction of Izumo High School Exchange Students.
REPORT

Report regarding Restructuring of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See the Summary of Actions for potential reconsideration, which is attached to the posted Agenda and is in the Agenda Packet Binder in the Council Chambers.)

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Departmental Reports

Set April 15, 2008 for a public hearing to consider the appeals submitted by Embassy Suites Hotel and the Biltmore Hotel & Suites of the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) audit decision.
Acceptance of the February 29, 2008 financial status reports.
Authorization for the City Manager to execute the attestation related to the Annual Report to the California Energy Commission: Power Source Disclosure Project for the year ending December 31, 2007.
Approval to accept the donation from Mary Sanchez to provide artwork at the Community Recreation Center; to permit a small plaque on the artwork and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Approval for use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
Pass to print an Ordinance amending Section 8.40.180 entitled "False Alarms Fees and Fines" of Chapter 8.40 entitled "False Alarm Regulations" of Title 8 entitled "Health and Safety" of the City's Code, which eliminates the specific fee and fine amounts and updates sections regulating false alarm permits.
Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the filing of an application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for a Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Allocation for Fiscal Year 2008-09 for bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects at various locations throughout the City.
Adoption of a Resolution ordering the vacation of a portion of an underground electric easement located at 3011 Lafayette Street to Digital 3011 Lafayette, LLC and authorization to record the Resolution (APN 224-36-052; S.C. 18,278).
Approval to accept the donation from the Condon family in the amount of $150 to help support Senior Center activities and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Adoption of a Resolution which repeals Resolution 08-7482; establishes a Two-Hour Parking zone, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted, on the west side of The Alameda, south of Lewis Street; and a One-Hour Parking zone, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays excepted, on the south side of Lewis Street, west of The Alameda.
Authorization to submit to prospective bidders the Request for Proposal to provide services for the City of Santa Clara Residential Recycling Program.

Agreements

Approval of a Restrictive Covenant Running with the Land with Santana Atrium Professional Center, LLC; Rubicon Investments, Inc.; Michael S. Neff and Peggy M. Neff; and Darryl E. Chagi and Julie Chagi, which allows gated parking lot entry, secured lobby entry and pedestrian entry into the lobby of the building located at 100 N. Winchester Boulevard.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to call No. 07-1 with Humitech of Northern California, LLC, with no additional cost to the City, to extend the term of the Third Party "Keep Your Cool" Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses through June 30, 2009.
Approval of an Agreement for Services with Meter Solutions Pros, LLC., in the amount of $67,500, for the replacement of 4,500 existing visually-read residential electric meters with radio-read automated meter reading (AMR) electric meters.
Approval to execute a Volume Licensing Enterprise Enrollment and Enterprise Signature Form with Microsoft Licensing, GP, in an amount not to exceed $195,000, for Microsoft Core Client Access Licenses.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Minutes to Note and File

Senior Advisory Commission - February 25, 2008.
Parks and Recreation Commission - March 18, 2008.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

S.E.S. Corporation: Request for approval to hold parades on May 17-18, 2008 from the S.E.S. Hall at 1375 Lafayette Streets to St. Clare's Church on Lexington and Lafayette Streets for the annual Holy Spirit Festival and to hang street banners. Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.

WRITTEN PETITIONS:

John Cordes: Request to adopt an ordinance similar to San Francisco and other cities to greatly reduce or eliminate the use of plastic bags in large retail stores.
WRITTEN PETITION

Staff recommendation: Note and file the written petition.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

Planning Commission - Minutes of March 12, 2008: Request to note and file.
* Item 14: 2200, 2211 and 2231 Lawson Lane - Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report; Rezone from ML (Light Industrial) to PD (ML) (Planned Development) and Development Agreement to construct a phased campus development consisting of three high-rise office buildings, two parking structures, site access, circulation and landscape improvements (CEQ2007-01041/PLN2007-06379/PLN2008-06880/PLN2007-06551 - Sobrato Development Companies). (See request to continue - Agenda Item 4.A above)
1. Item 13: 1988 Bellomy Street - Rezone from R3-25D to PD [R3-25D] to convert an existing 21-unit apartment complex into condominiums with Variances for parking, density, building coverage and landscaped area and Tentative Subdivision Map (PLN2007-06776/PLN2008-06839 - Richard Tso of Kier & Wright, for Monterey Capital - Kosich Properties - Dewey Kosich):
  Staff recommendation to adopt a Resolution approving the change in land use zoning.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

Informational Memo: Council Principles and Priorities Mid-Year Update - Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara.

BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

(Lists are available in the Council Office and the City Clerk's Office.)

Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

Vice-Mayor Kordner - Attendance at the CEQA and Climate Change: Partnering with Local Agencies to Combat Global Warming conference on March 20 in Oakland.

REPORT

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

Comments regarding the General Plan Update process.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set April 15, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Dean Spoulos (retired Santa Clara Police Officer) to Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, for the Council Principles and Priorities Mid-Year Update ; to Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for the Planning Commission Meeting to discuss the General Plan Update; to Tuesday evening, April 15, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session and to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

April 1, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]

REPORT

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

ROLL CALL:

Present: Agency Members Caserta, Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Chairperson Mahan.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

March 4, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See the Summary of Actions for potential reconsideration, which is attached to the posted Agenda and is in the Agenda Packet Binder in the Council Chambers.)

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set April 15, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

To Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for the Planning Commission Meeting to discuss the General Plan Update; to Tuesday evening, April 15, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session and to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
SPORTS AND OPEN SPACE AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

April 1, 2008

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

ROLL CALL:

Present: Authority Members Caserta, Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Chairperson Mahan.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

March 4, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To T uesday evening, April 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

March 18, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
REPORT

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

Present: Council Members Caserta, Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Mayor Mahan.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

February 12, 2008.
February 19, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See the Summary of Actions for potential reconsideration, which is attached to the posted Agenda and is in the Agenda Packet Binder in the Council Chambers.)

Approval to grant a one-time exception to the Championship Team Fund Guidelines and grant $10,000 to the Santa Clara Symphonic Youth Honor Band (aka "The Ambassadors") for its trip to Japan and for the purchase of 160 City pins, donation of 12 "A Place of Promise" books and a gift for the City of Izumo.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Departmental Reports

Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for the month of January 2008.
Acceptance of the Resignation of Susan Migliore from the Cultural Advisory Commission effective immediately; declare a vacancy for the term ending June 30, 2011; set June 11, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. as the deadline for the receipt of applications, with interviews to be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 17, 2008 and set a Special Order of Business on May 6, 2008 for promotion of the vacancy.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Traffic Calming Project 2008; authorization to make necessary modifications, if necessary; and to advertise for bids (CE 07-08-12).
Approval of the use of City Water Utility forces for the installation of facilities at 2181 Laurelwood Road.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Tasman Drive and Homestead Road Surface Reseal; authorization to make necessary modifications, if necessary; and authorization to advertise for bids (CE 07-08-06).
Adoption of a Resolution establishing a 2-Hour Parking at any time zone on the east side of Cypress Avenue south of Cecil Avenue.
Adoption of a Resolution establishing a Disabled Parking zone in front of 2198 Laurel Drive.
Acceptance of the Santa Clara Convention Center and Convention/Visitors Bureau (SCCC-CVB) Second Quarter Activity Report for Fiscal Year 2007-08.
Set May 6, 2008 for a Public Hearing to approve the City's One Year Annual Plan for Program Year 2008-09, which includes the final statement of objectives and proposed uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) federal entitlement funds and authorization to publish the Notice.
Approval of the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
Approval and authorization to publish the proposed May 2008 Mission City SCENES .
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1831 adding Chapter 5.26 (State Video Service Franchises) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the City Code, regarding implementation of the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 (DIVCA).
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1832 amending Title 18 (Zoning) of Chapter 54 (Regulations for PD - Planned Development and Combined Zoning Districts) of Section 18.54.080 (Community Ownership Projects) of the City Code, regarding the time for the City Attorney's review of organizational documents for community ownership projects.
Adoption of the Policy and Procedure for Travel and Expense Reimbursement for Elected and Appointed Officials.
Pass to print an Ordinance adding Chapter 12.50 (Unpermitted Camping and Lodging on Public Streets, Publicly Owned Property, and in Public Parks and Other Prohibited Public Places) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places) to the City Code, regarding unlawful camping and lodging in public places.
Pass to print an Ordinance amending Section 1.05.070(h) (Costs of Enforcement) of Chapter 1.05 (General Provisions) of Title 1 (General Provisions) to the City Code, regarding recovery of attorneys' fees in code enforcement proceedings.
Pass to print an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.130 (Political Campaign Finance Reform Act) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) to the City Code, regarding nominal in-kind contributions, committee contributions, voluntary campaign expenditure limits, and campaign disclosure statements.

Agreements

Approval of a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement for Engineering, Construction and Construction Services with the City of San Jose for implementation of portion of the South Bay Water Recycling Program.
Approval to execute a Call Agreement and Call No. 08-01 with Tetra Tech EM, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $15,515, to provide certification for Silicon Valley Power Green House Gas inventory.
Approval to execute Call Agreement and Call No. 08-01 with Summit Blue Consulting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $23,000, to provide third party evaluation, measurement and verification services for the City's Energy Efficiency Programs.
Approval to execute Call No. 08-01 with Vicki Vanderburg, Inc. dba Power Systems Operations (PSO), in an amount not to exceed $239,000, for market redesign and technology upgrade settlements preparation validation and estimation development.
Approval to execute Call No. 08-02 with PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $525,230, for replacement of two transmission poles in the Calabazas Creek area and 62 distribution power poles at various locations within the City.
Approval of an Agreement for Performance of Services with Nalco Company, in an amount not to exceed $210,000, to provide water treatment at the Cogeneration Facility.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Minutes to Note and File

Board of Library Trustees - March 3, 2008.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

Russell's Furniture: Request for approval of a Special Permit to allow two parking lot sales at 2645 El Camino Real from May 22 - 27, 2008 and August 28 - September 2, 2008(PLN2008-06916). Staff Recommendation: Approve the request, subject to conditions.
Safeway, Inc.: Request for approval of a Special Permit to allow a temporary outdoor cooking promotional trailer to be operated at the Safeway parking lot at 2605 The Alameda from March 28-30, 2008(PLN2008-06924). Staff Recommendation: Approve the request, subject to conditions.
St. Clare Parish: Request to close Lexington Street at the intersection of Washington Street for the Good Friday Outdoor Stations of the Cross celebration on March 22, 2008 and for the use of barricades. Staff Recommendation: Approve the request.

BIDS AND PROPOSALS:

Award the contract for the 2008 Asphalt Removal & Repair Project to Galedrige Construction, Inc. in the amount of $717,769 and authorization to execute the contract and change orders in connection with the project, in the aggregate, do not exceed $35,888.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

Civil Service Commission - Minutes of March 10, 2008: Request to note and file.
*Recommendation for the approval of a new job specification for Forensic Coordinator and modification of job specifications for Cemetery Worker I, Cemetery Worker II, Water Service Technician II and Street Maintenance Worker III.
Parks and Recreation Commission - Minutes of February 19, 2008: Request to note and file.
* Recommendation for the inclusion of a Multi-Purpose Community Center into the proposed North Side Library Project as listed in the fiscal year 2010-2011 Capital Improvement Five (5) Year Plan.
1. Estela Ramirez: Email received in support of the recommendation.
  WRITTEN PETITION
Youth Commission - Minutes of February 12, 2008: Request to note and file.
* Recommendation to direct the City Manager to prepare a preliminary report and budget to be included in the budget cycle for the five-year plan regarding the development of a BMX (Bicycle Motocross) Bike Park in Santa Clara.
* Recommendation to direct the City Manager to prepare a preliminary report and budget to be included in the budget cycle for the five-year plan regarding the development of a Transportation Shuttle System to assist teens and senior citizens to get around in Santa Clara.
International Exchange Commission - Minutes of February 5, 2008: Request to note and file.
* Recommendation to refer to the Commission's proposed budget for fiscal year 2008-09 to the budget review process.
* Recommendation to designate an attendee to the 2008 Sister Cities International Conference in Kansas City, Missouri from July 16-18, 2008.
Planning Commission - Minutes of February 13, 2008: Request to note and file.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

Patrick Clark: Comments regarding installation of stained glassed windows in Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church.
WRITTEN PETITION

Eleanor Irving: Comments regarding installation of stained glass windows in Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church.
WRITTEN PETITION

REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

Acceptance of total estimated revenue of $51,588 in Library Adult Literacy Grant Funds from the California State Library and California Library Literacy Services for the City's Adult Literacy Program, Families for Literacy Program and the Adult Learner Leadership Institute; approval of the appropriation of funds; and approval of unexpended appropriations to be re-appropriated each fiscal year over the life of the Grant.
Adoption of a Resolution reciting the facts and final results of the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008 with Measures A and B being approved by the voters.
Informational Memo: March 26, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. a Joint Planning Commission and City Council/Redevelopment Agency Study Session for the General Plan Update.

BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

(Lists are available in the Council Office and the City Clerk's Office.)

Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set April 1, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Rosemary Ruth Young (mother to Chris de Groot, Compliance Manager, Water & Sewer Utility), Bette Stephens (resident of Santa Clara and member of the City's Americans with Disabilities Act Committee for more than a decade) and Robert W. Gama (nephew to Ray Gamma, Park & Recreation Commissioner) to Tuesday evening, April 1, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room for a Closed Session and to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

March 18, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
REPORT

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

ROLL CALL:

Present: Agency Members Caserta, Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Chairperson Mahan.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

February 12, 2008.
February 19, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See the Summary of Actions for potential reconsideration, which is attached to the posted Agenda and is in the Agenda Packet Binder in the Council Chambers.)

NEW BUSINESS:

Informational Memo: March 26, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. a Joint Planning Commission and City Council/Redevelopment Agency Study Session for the General Plan Update.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set April 1, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, April 1, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room for a Closed Session and to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
SPORTS AND OPEN SPACE AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

March 18, 2008

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

ROLL CALL:

Present: Authority Members Caserta, Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Chairperson Mahan.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

February 12, 2008.
February 19, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, April 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

March 4, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
REPORT

6:00 p.m.
Study Session
City Hall Council Chambers
Possible Ballot Measure Regarding the San Francisco 49ers
Proposal to Construct a Stadium in the City of Santa Clara

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

Present: Council Members Caserta, Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Mayor Mahan.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Dignitaries from Limerick Ireland to Show Support for a Sister City Relationship.
REPORT

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See the Summary of Actions for potential reconsideration, which is attached to the posted Agenda and is in the Agenda Packet Binder in the Council Chambers.)

Determine that a November 2008 City ballot measure (Option 1b) will be held on the proposed San Francisco 49ers stadium project with information for the ballot measure being taken from the Term Sheet currently under negotiations between the City and the 49ers, and the ballot language would clearly state that the measure was subject to the stadium project completing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review.
1. Informational Report: City Attorney's memo regarding Ballot Measures - Types and Issues.
  REPORT
2. Informational Report: City Clerk/Auditor's memo regarding Election Information and Potential Costs.
  REPORT
3. J. Byron Fleck: Letter requesting that the stadium funding measure be placed on the ballot.
  WRITTEN PETITION
4. Correspondence received as of February 26, 2008 regarding the proposed San Francisco 49ers stadium .
  REPORT
Pass to print Ordinance No. 1831 adding Chapter 5.26 to the City Code regarding implementation of the Digital Infrastructure and Video Communications Act of 2006 (DIVCA) and refer the matter back to the City Manager for establishing an encroachment permit process.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Departmental Reports

Approval of the revised job description for Housing Development Officer.
Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for the month of December 2007.
Approval of the revised job description for Inspection Manager.
Approval of the revised job description for Assistant Director of Water Utility.
Acceptance of the work performed by Prism Engineering, Inc. on the Traffic Signal Installation at Lafayette Street and Santa Clara Street and authorization to record the Notice of Completion (CE 06-07-03).
Adoption of a Resolution establishing a Disabled Parking zone in front of 950 Poplar Street.
Approval to adopt a Resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of a Special Permit to allow use of Buck Shaw Stadium on the Santa Clara University campus by a professional sports team in accordance with Section 18.60.030 of the City Code, subject to conditions of approval.
REPORT
RESOLUTION

John Urban, President of the Newhall Neighborhood Association: Letter of concern regarding the stadium temporary expansion.

Adoption of a Resolution establishing a Passenger Loading and Unloading Zone on School Days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and also between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on the west side of Monticello Way, north of Monroe Street.
Acceptance of the work performed by Vanguard Construction for the Removal of Barriers to the Physically Challenged FY 2007-08; and authorization to record the Notice of Completion (CE 07-08-05).
Pass to Print an Ordinance amending Title 18 (Zoning) of Chapter 54 (Regulations for PD - Planned Development and Combined Zoning Districts) of Section 18.54.080 (Community Ownership Projects) of the City Code, regarding the time for the City Attorney's review of organizational documents for community ownership projects.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1830, which adds Chapter 1.15 (Claims Against the City) of Title 1 (General Provisions) to the City Code, regarding processing claims against the City.
Approval of the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at 3433 Londonderry Drive.
Approval to take position of support on Assembly Bill 2437 (Ruskin) Regional Water Systems, which will extend State oversight of the San Francisco Public Utility Commission's program to repair and improve the Bay Area regional water system; authorization to submit a letter of support; and for the City Manager to take any follow-up actions as appropriate.
Acceptance of the January 31, 2008 financial status reports.
Approval to accept the donation from Lisa Ruiz in the amount of $200 to help support the Senior Case Management Program and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Approval of the revised job description for Parks and Recreation Director.

Agreements

Approval to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) with Juvenal and Manuela Silveira at 1464 Franklin Street, which will qualify the property for tax incentives.
Approval to execute a Call Agreement and Call No. 08-01 with Global Touchpoints, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000, for miscellaneous Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Professional Services.
Approval to waive setting and noticing of a public hearing; approval to execute the Agreement and Covenant Running with the Land with Community Association of Rivermark, a California non-profit mutual benefit corporation, to retain and maintain portions of handrails and steps within the public right-of-way along the frontage of the properties at 4441 through 4537 Lick Mill Boulevard; and authorization to record the Agreement (APN 097-08-045; S.C. 18,169).
Approval of a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) with Brian and Katherine Wilson and Frederick and Nancy Raia at 1159 Madison Street, which will qualify the property for tax incentives.
Approval to add 1232 Warburton Avenue to the City's list of Architecturally/Historically Significant Properties and approval to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) with Roger D. Cummings, which will qualify the property for tax incentives.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

"Green, Greener, Greenest" Insert for Spring 2008 Issue of "Inside Santa Clara" Quarterly Municipal Newspaper.
Issuance of Notice of Specified Event Regarding Downgrade of Subordinated Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A and Series 2003B by Fitch Ratings, and Downgrade of Subordinated Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2003B by Moody's Investors Service.
Joint Venture's 2008 Index of Silicon Valley.
Agreement and Covenant Running with the Land with Rivermark Homeowners Association, a California corporation, to grant a landscape and ingress-egress easement with Sports & Open Space Authority (SOSA) lands at 1050+ Hope Drive (APN 097-05-098; S.C. 18,146).
Santa Clara Convention Center Ballroom Expansion (CE 07-08-03) Novation of Contractors Change Orders 1 and 2 with Roebbelen Contracting, Inc.

Minutes to Note and File

Cultural Advisory Commission - December 3, 2007.
Cultural Advisory Commission - February 4, 2008.
Historical and Landmarks Commission - February 7, 2008.
Senior Advisory Commission - January 28, 2008.
Board of Library Trustees - February 4, 2008.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

ITEMS SET FOR HEARING:

Appeal submitted by Salvatore Caruso of the Planning Commission's denial of an amendment to the Planned Development (PD) zoning, variance to General Plan density, and variance to on-site parking requirements for the property located at 1468 Lafayette Street.
* Staff Recommendation : Uphold the Planning Commission action and deny the appeal of the Variance requests and deny the amendment to the previously approved PD rezoning for the subject property.
Allocation of Fiscal Year 2008-09 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds:
1) Approval to allocate the funds and to refer proposed housing services projects to the Redevelopment Agency Affordable Housing Fund;
2) Authorization to prepare the 2008-09 Annual Plan for CDBG and HOME programs;
3) Approval to create the new project Habitat for Humanity Montague Homeownership Project; to add the project to the 2007-08 Annual Plan, to submit the Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); to cancel the Peacock Court Rehabilitation Project and to transfer $350,000 and $100,000 to the new project;
4) Approval of a minor amendment to the 2007-08 Annual Plan to transfer $16,000 of CDBG program income to the Housing and Community Services Division Contracted Services account.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

Subdivision Committee - Minutes of February 4, 2008: Request to note and file.
* Tentative Parcel Map to create a single lot subdivision for a previously approved duplex conversion into two condominium units for property located at 675-679 Monroe Street (PLN2007-06770 - Don and Mary Ann Parrot).
Subdivision Committee - Minutes of December 24, 2007: Request to note and file.
* Tentative Parcel Map - One lot subdivision for four condominium units for property located at 1468 Lafayette Street (PLN2007-06665 - Salvatore Caruso and Archana Jain).
City Council Economic Development Committee "Mission City 21" - Minutes of January 28, 2008: Request to note and file.
* Recommendation to refer to the City Manager to develop a definition of big box stores, explore ordinances that other cities may have established restricting their location, include an economic analysis where possible, and return to Council with a report within approximately three months.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the redemption of certain outstanding City of Santa Clara Floating Rate Demand Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 1985A, Series 1985B and Series 1985C; authorization of certain other related actions as necessary; and approval of the transfer and appropriation of $11,150,000.
Approval to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for the Senior Center Nutrition Program FY 2007/08 to provide additional senior nutrition congregate meals bringing the contract total amount to $116,081 and approval for a mid-year revision to the Senior Nutrition program budget with additional appropriations and estimated revenue.

BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

(Lists are available in the Council Office and the City Clerk's Office.)

Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

Council Member Kornder - Climate Protection Policy Workshop.
REPORT

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set March 18, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Wallace "Walley" LeMar Duncan (founder and President of Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer & Pembroke, P.C., which represented the City and Silicon Valley Power before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for many years), Richard Silva (served as Senior Advisory Commissioner 1993-1995 and was a Santa Clara Senior Center volunteer for 30 years) and to Helen Gertrude Garratt (mother to Ron Garratt, Assistant City Manager) to T uesday evening, March 18, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room for a Closed Session and to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

March 4, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]

REPORT

6:00 p.m.
Study Session
City Hall Council Chambers
Possible Ballot Measure Regarding the San Francisco 49ers
Proposal to Construct a Stadium in the City of Santa Clara

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

ROLL CALL:

Present: Agency Members Caserta, Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Chairperson Mahan.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See the Summary of Actions for potential reconsideration, which is attached to the posted Agenda and is in the Agenda Packet Binder in the Council Chambers.)

Determine that a November 2008 City ballot measure (Option 1b) will be held on the proposed San Francisco 49ers stadium project with information for the ballot measure being taken from the Term Sheet currently under negotiations between the City and the 49ers, and the ballot language would clearly state that the measure was subject to the stadium project completing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review.
1. Informational Report: City Attorney's memo regarding Ballot Measures - Types and Issues.
  REPORT
2. Informational Report: City Clerk/Auditor's memo regarding Election Information and Potential Costs.
  REPORT
3. J. Byron Fleck: Letter requesting that the stadium funding measure be placed on the ballot.
  WRITTEN PETITION
4. Correspondence received as of February 26, 2008 regarding the proposed San Francisco 49ers stadium .
  REPORT

NEW BUSINESS:

Approval of Change Orders 1 and 2, in the amount of $5,192,625.49, with Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. for the Santa Clara Convention Center Ballroom Expansion (CE 07-08-03) reassigning contracts with Ahlborn Structural Steel, Inc. and Best Contracting Services, Inc. for a net zero increase to the total project budget to complete the Novation process and authorization to execute change orders in connection with the project which, in the aggregate do not exceed $2,213,163 or 10% of the total new contract amount of $22,131,625.49.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set March 18, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

To T uesday evening, March 18, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session and to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
SPORTS AND OPEN SPACE AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

March 4, 2008

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

ROLL CALL:

Present: Authority Members Caserta, Kennedy, Kolstad, Kornder, McLeod and Moore and Chairperson Mahan.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS: