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Summary of December 14, 2004
Summary of December 7, 2004
Summary of November 16, 2004
Summary of November 9, 2004
Summary of October 26, 2004
Summary of October 12, 2004
 Summary of September 28, 2004
Summary of September 21, 2004
Summary of August 31, 2004
Summary of August 24, 2004
Summary of July 20, 2004
Summary of July 13, 2004
Summary of June 29, 2004
Summary of June 15, 2004
Summary of June 8, 2004
Summary of May 25, 2004
Summary of May 18, 2004
Summary of May 11, 2004
 Summary of May 4, 2004
Summary of April 20, 2004
Summary of April 6, 2004
Summary of March 31, 2004
Summary of March 23, 2004
Summary of March 9, 2004
Summary of February 24, 2004
Summary of February 10, 2004
Summary of January 29, 2004
Summary of January 27, 2004
Summary of January 13, 2004
Summary of January 6, 2004

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.

December 14, 2004

6:00 p.m.
Interviews to Fill a Vacancy on the
Historical and Landmarks Commission
for the term ending June 30, 2007
In the Reception Lobby Area
and
CLOSED SESSION
In the Council Conference Room
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Regarding the City as a potential defendant in one case.

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.   (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

  2. ROLL CALL:

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

  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:


    1. November 9, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
        MINUTES

    2. November 16, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
        MINUTES

  4. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:


    1. Recognition of Will Kennedy for his service on the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee.

    2. Appointment to fill a vacancy on the Historical and Landmarks Commission for the term ending June 30, 2007.

      • ACTION: APPOINTED GERALD "JERRY" MCKEE FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2007.  City Clerk, Dir. Planning
        REPORT

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

    4. Presentation regarding the City Council receiving the State of California Governor's Historic Preservation Award for 2004 for outstanding achievements in the field of historic preservation.

  6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

    2. Staff report regarding the improvements to the Santa Clara Dog Park located on Brookdale Avenue.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
        REPORT

  7. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    8. [Items listed on the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine and will be adopted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of the items on the CONSENT CALENDAR unless discussion is requested by a member of the Council, staff, or public.   If so requested, that item will be removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR and considered under CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION]

    1. Departmental Reports
      1. Approval of the Plans and Specifications for the Reed Street Bore and Jacked Casings Project WA 2819 and authorization to advertise for bids.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Water
          REPORT

      2. Approval of the adjusted Total Compensation Arrays for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW); Professional Engineers; Employees' Association; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME); Unclassified Management Employees including the appointed positions of City Manager, City Attorney and City Auditor and the elected position of City Clerk and Public Safety Non Sworn Employees Association (PSNSEA) resulting in salary decreases and adjustments effective the pay period beginning December 19, 2004.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      3. Approval of the adjusted Total Compensation Arrays for International Association of Firefighters Local 1171 (Unit 1); Police Officers Association (Unit 2); Unclassified Police Management Employees (Unit 9A) including the elected position of Chief of Police and Unclassified Fire Management Employees (Unit 9B) resulting in salary decreases and adjustments effective with the pay period beginning December 19, 2004.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      4. Approval of the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Electric
          REPORT

      5. Authorization to increase the delegation to the City Manager to negotiate and execute change orders with Marelich Mechanical Company, Inc. for Public Works Contract 2368D for Mechanical Construction of the Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant in an amount not to exceed $1,402,317.72.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Electric
          REPORT

      6. Authorization to delegate authority to the City Manager to approve and execute additional agreements, calls, applications and other related documents required to support the California Energy Commission permit compliance conditions, environmental mitigation, project engineering, procurement, construction management and commissioning efforts for the Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant Project not exceeding a combined value of $695,000.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Electric
          REPORT

      7. Approval and authorization to publish the February 2005 Mission City SCENES .
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Senior Staff Aide
          REPORT

      8. Approval of the 2005 Winter/Spring Recreation Activities Guide.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Parks
          REPORT

      9. Adoption of a Resolution approving the application for grant funds for the Per Capita Program under the 2002 Resources Bond Act and authorization for the City Manager to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents necessary for completion of the Project.

      10. Acceptance of a Donation from Donna Camden and Anna and Stan Moreno in the amount of $125 to help support the Senior Center Health and Wellness Program and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Parks
          REPORT

      11. Adoption of a Resolution amending Civil Service Rule 4.20, which allows for a probationary period of 18 months for the entry level positions of Communications Dispatcher I and Communications Dispatcher II.

      12. Set February 8, 2005 for a Public Hearing to obtain citizen's views on proposals to use 2005-06 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Entitlement Funds and authorization to publish the Notice of the public hearing.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Housing and Com Services Div.
          REPORT

      13. Approval of the use of City Water forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Water
          REPORT

      14. Acceptance of the work performed by Anderson Pacific on Nelo-Victor Pump Station Rehabilitation and authorization to record the Notice of Completion (CE 01-02-07).
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      15. Adoption of a Resolution establishing 4-Way Stop Signs at the intersection of Main Street and Reeve Street.

      16. Adoption of a Resolution establishing a 4-Way Stop at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive with Second Street/Running Water Court.

      17. Approval of the Final Map for Tract 9627 to convert the existing multi-family apartments to 49 condominiums on an approximately 1.91-acre lot located at 1835 Scott Boulevard for Prospect Palms Apartments I, LLC and authorization to record the map (PLN2004-04364/SAM2004-01053 - APN 224-51-008).
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      18. Approval of the Final Map for Tract 9609 for the 14 new Planned Development townhomes on an approximately 2.7 acre parcel located at 1720, 1730 and 1736 Bowers Avenue for Bowers Avenue Townhomes, LLC and authorization to record the map (PLN2003-04018/SAM2004-01051 - APNs 220-31-061, 062 and 063).
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      19. Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for the month of October 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          REPORT

      20. Adoption of a Resolution declaring weeds to be a nuisance and authorization to set January 25, 2005 for the public hearing and to publish the Notice of the Public Hearing.

    2. Agreements
      1. Approval to execute Call No. 04-6 with Nexant, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $97,000 to develop a detailed specification and procurement plan for the Technology Roadmap.

      2. Approval of a Service Agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric Company in an amount not to exceed $125,000 per year for Standby Electrical Services for the Grizzly Powerhouse Project.

      3. Approval of Call No. 04-4 with Structure Consulting Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $155,000 for nMarket Settlement support.

      4. Approval of an Electric Service Agreement with Intel Corporation for the purchase of electricity on a long-term basis in exchange for certain discounted rates and authorization for the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments regarding a one-time change in rate pursuant to Exhibit B of the Agreement.

      5. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Legal Services Agreement with Moses & Singer LLP which will increase the not to exceed amount by $1,000,000 to provide legal services in connection with the Enron Corporation et al. bankruptcy case.

      6. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Metered Subsystem Agreement with the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and any other related documents with the CAISO recognizing the Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant.

      7. Approval of Historic Property Preservation Agreements (Mills Act) with John Paczkowski and Jennifer Lopes for 1751 Benton Street and with Robert and Lisa Bohorquez for 1357 Main Street which will qualify the properties for tax incentives.

      8. Approval of the revision to the Interconnection Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Amendment No. 4 to the Metered Subsystem Agreement with the California Independent System Operator to Facilitate Energization of the Silicon Valley Power 230kV Project and all future amendments to the agreements.

      9. Approval of the Affordable Housing Agreement with Sobrato Development Company #871 and authorization to sign all documents necessary to carry out the Agreement for restricting 31 units as affordable housing at the El Camino Real Apartments located at 435 El Camino Real.

      10. Approval of Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Psomas for the Geographic Information System (GIS) and authorization for an expenditure of $80,955.

      11. Approval of an Agreement and Covenant Running with the Land with Prospect Palms Apartment, LLC to defer the installation of City standard storm drain improvements along the frontage of 1835 Scott Boulevard until called for by the City and authorization to record the Covenant (APN 224-51-008; SC 18,054).

      12. Approval of an Agreement for Transfer of Easement with the City of San Jose for an emergency water interconnection (SC 17,951).

      13. Approval of the Lease Agreement with MetroFi, Inc. for long term dark fiber optics.

      14. Approval of a Contribution Agreement with the Miss Santa Clara Auxiliary for $14,000 for the Outstanding Teen Competition and the Miss Santa Clara Scholarship Competition on January 8, 2005.

      15. Approval of an Antenna Ground Lease with MetroPCS California/Florida, Inc. (dba MetroPCS) for the placement of a telecommunications site at the City's Communications Technical Services Center.

    3. Reports for Information and Possible Action
      1. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)/San Francisco Bay Trail Project and Mid-Peninsula Housing Newsletters Feature City of Santa Clara Projects.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          REPORT

      2. City Council Committee List for Council Review.
         Executive Asst. to Council REPORT

    4. Minutes to Note and File
      1. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission - October 25, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          MINUTES

    5. Routine Written Petitions for Approval
      1. South Bay Historical Railroad Society: Request for approval to renew the Special Permit to allow the placement and use of a 4'x15' banner on the exterior of the Santa Clara Depot for a period up to one year to expire on December 31, 2005.
        • ACTION: APPROVED THE REQUEST AND A WAIVER OF 50% ($62.50) OF THE SPECIAL PERMIT RENEWAL FEES.  Dir. Planning
          REPORT

  8. ITEMS SET FOR HEARING:

    9. [Planning Commission items not being appealed, or which are not related to an appeal, will be heard under BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 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)

    1. Use of Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Funds.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
        REPORT

    2. Tourism-Based Business Improvement District: Pass to print an Ordinance which amends the Santa Clara Municipal Code establishing the Central Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District.

      • ACTION: PASSED TO PRINT ORDINANCE NO. 1797.  City Attorney, Dir. Finance
        REPORT
        ORDINANCE

  9. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:


    1. Subdivision Committee - Minutes of October 18, 2004.
      * Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide one lot into four parcels in conjunction with an approved industrial office campus plan at 3333 Scott Boulevard (Applied Materials - PLN2004-04679).

      • ACTION: APPROVED THE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES.  City Clerk, Dir. Planning
        MINUTES

    2. Parks and Recreation Commission - Minutes of November 16, 2004.
      * Recommendation to appoint Chuck Seymour to fill a vacancy on the Streamside Park Committee - San Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Creek Trail.

      • ACTION: APPOINTED CHUCK SEYMOUR AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES.  City Clerk, Dir. Parks
        MINUTES

    3. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission - Minutes of November 15, 2004.
      * Recommendation to set January 11, 2005 for a presentation on the update of the Senior Center Expansion Project.
      * Recommendation to contact the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and Outreach and Escort, Inc. regarding the problems seniors and disabled residents are experiencing in the application/screening process required by VTA to participate in the para-transit program.

      • ACTION: APPROVED ALL ITEMS AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES.  Dir. Parks
        MINUTES

  10. CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

  11. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
  12. REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:


    1. Authorization to delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate, approve and execute necessary service and call agreements, calls, applications and related documents, including amendments and change orders, to support the operations and maintenance of the Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plan up to $4,420,000 over three years, establish a reservation of funds account for the balance of $4,120,000 from the Cost Reduction Fund and authorize the City Manager to move appropriations from the Reserve into Operations for immediate action circumstances to prevent or minimize plant downtime.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Electric, Dir. Finance
        REPORT

    2. Adoption of a Resolution finding benefit from the acquisition of an approximately 2.47 acre parcel of vacant land located at the southeast corner of San Tomas Expressway and Monroe Street for the purposes of an affordable housing development, approval of appropriations of $4,500,000 from the 2004-05 Redevelopment Agency Affordable Housing Fund and approval of a Purchase Agreement with the County of Santa Clara and the Redevelopment Agency for acquisition of the property.

      • ACTION: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 7190 AND APPROVED THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS AND THE AGREEMENT.  Dir. Finance, Housing and Com Services Div.
        REPORT
        RESOLUTION
        AGREEMENT

  13. BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
    14. (Lists are available in the Council Office and the City Clerk's Office).

    1. Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance

  14. REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

    1. Mayor Mahan: Appointment of Council Member Jamie McLeod as Vice Mayor and Council Member Dominic Caserta as Chaplain for the 2005 calendar year.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  City Clerk
        REPORT

  15. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

    1. Set January 11, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) regarding PG&E Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Docket Number ER00-565-000, which entails a Federal Power Act Section 205 Filing by PG&E to Collect what it Terms Scheduling Coordinator Services Costs Under a Scheduling Coordinator Services Tariff.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  City Attorney
        REPORT

  16. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, January 11, 2005, at 5:00 p.m. for a Study Session regarding the proposed Neighborhood Conservation District Ordinance and to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.

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

December 14, 2004

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.   (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

  1. ROLL CALL:

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

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:


    1. November 9, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  Agency Secretary
        MINUTES

    2. November 16, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  Agency Secretary
        MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

    1. Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See Summary of Actions which is attached to the posted Agenda for potential reconsideration).

  5. NEW BUSINESS:


    1. Approval of an Agreement for Services with Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley and necessary related documents for the provision of administrative services for the Below Market Priced Homeownership Program.


    2. Adoption of a Resolution for the acquisition of an approximately 2.47 acre parcel of vacant land located at the southeast corner of San Tomas Expressway and Monroe Street for the purposes of an affordable housing development, approval of appropriations of $4,500,000 from the 2004-05 Redevelopment Agency Affordable Housing Fund and approval of a Purchase Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for acquisition of the property.

      • ACTION: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 04-10 (RA) AND APPROVED THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS AND THE AGREEMENT.  Housing and Com Services Div., Agency Treasurer
        REPORT
        RESOLUTION
        AGREEMENT

    3. Acceptance of the Redevelopment Agency Annual Report and required attachments for fiscal year ending June 30, 2004.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Agency Treasurer
        REPORT

  6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
  7. REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

  8. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  9. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, January 11, 2004 , at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.

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

December 14, 2004

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.   (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

  1. ROLL CALL:

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

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:


    1. November 9, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  Authority Secretary
        MINUTES

    2. November 16, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  Authority Secretary
        MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

    1. Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See Summary of Actions which is attached to the posted Agenda for potential reconsideration).

  5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
  6. REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

  7. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  8. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, January 11, 2004 , at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.


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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.

December 7, 2004

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.   (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

  2. ROLL CALL:

    1. FIRST ROLL CALL : Present: Council Members Caserta, Diridon, Kolstad, Matthews, McLemore and Parle and Mayor Mahan (through Agenda Item 5.B.)
      SECOND ROLL CALL : Present: Council Members Caserta, Kennedy, Kolstad, Matthews, McLeod and Moore and Mayor Mahan (commencing Agenda Item 5.C.)

  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:


    1. October 12, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
        MINUTES

    2. October 26, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
        MINUTES

  4. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:


    1. Certification of the Results of the General Municipal Election Held on November 2, 2004:
      * Adoption of a Resolution declaring the results of the election.
      * Presentation to outgoing Elected Officials.
      * Remarks by outgoing Elected Officials.

      • ACTION: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 7180 CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION.  City Clerk
        REPORT
        RESOLUTION

    2. Oath of Office Ceremony:
      * Oath administered to Re-elected and Newly Elected City Officials:
      * Council Members and City Clerk are seated.
      * Remarks by Re-elected and Newly Elected City Officials.

      • ACTION: ADMINISTERED THE OATH TO COUNCIL MEMBERS PATRICK KOLSTAD, WILL KENNEDY, JAMIE MCLEOD AND KEVIN MOORE, CHIEF OF POLICE STEPHEN LODGE AND CITY CLERK ROD DIRIDON, JR.  City Clerk
        REPORT

    3. Presentation by Fire Chief Phil Kleinheinz and Deputy Fire Chief Augie Wiedemann regarding the Top Ten Fire Safety Tips for the Holiday Season.

  6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

  7. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    8. [Items listed on the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine and will be adopted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of the items on the CONSENT CALENDAR unless discussion is requested by a member of the Council, staff, or public.   If so requested, that item will be removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR and considered under CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION]

    1. Departmental Reports
      1. Acceptance of the October 31, 2004 Financial Status Reports.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance
          REPORT

      2. Acceptance of the resignation of William E. Kennedy from the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee, declare a vacancy for the term ending June 30, 2005, set February 2, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. as the deadline for the receipt of applications with interviews to be held at 6:00 p.m. on February 8, 2005 and a Special Order of Business on January 11, 2005 for promotion of the vacancy and authorization to present an appreciation plaque and letter to Mr. Kennedy.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  City Clerk, Housing and Com Services Div.
          REPORT

      3. Approval of the use of City Water forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Water
          REPORT

      4. Approval to renew earthquake and flood Difference in Conditions insurance for November 18, 2004 to November 18, 2005 for the Grizzly Hydroelectric Plant and authorization to make an insurance premium payment to Driver Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. in the amount of $86,971.26.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance
          REPORT

      5. Approval of the Stipulations with Request for Award for Workers' Compensation Claim filed by Fire Captain Christopher Condon.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      6. Approval of the Stipulations with Request for Award for Workers' Compensation Claim filed by Accountant Laura Zadel.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      7. Acceptance of the work performed by Prism Engineering, Inc. on the Traffic Signal Modification - Scott Boulevard and Warburton Avenue and authorization to record a Notice of Completion (CE 02-03-02).
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      8. Adoption of a Resolution ordering the vacation of light and air easements at 435 and 445 El Camino Real to The President and Board of Trustees of Santa Clara College, an education corporation, and authorization to record the Resolution (APN 230-13-019 through 022; S.C. 18,060).

      9. Adoption of a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 6840 which established Stop Signs on Pomeroy Avenue at Lochinvar Avenue facing north and south bound Pomeroy Avenue.

      10. Adoption of a Resolution establishing a 2-Hour Parking zone from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays and Holidays Excepted, on the north and south sides of Poplar Street and repealing Section 5 of Resolution No. 6344 and amending Sections 1a and 1b of Resolution No. 6404.

      11. Acceptance of the City of Santa Clara Independent Auditors' Single Audit Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 as recommended by the Council Audit Committee.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance
          REPORT

      12. Acceptance of the City of Santa Clara audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the audited Component Unit Financial Report for the Electric Utility for fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 as recommended by the Council Audit Committee.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance
          REPORT

      13. Approval for the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Electric
          REPORT

      14. Approval to add 1220 Main Street and 759 Madison Street to the List of Architecturally or Historically Significant Properties and the execution of Mills Act Contracts with Arthur Javaras and Betty Zonia for 1220 Main Street, Sam Kiamanesh for 1215 Benton Street, Kathleen and Gregory Romano for 759 Madison Street, Sean and Anne McMahon for 1295 Main Street and Kim Khoe and George Coble for 1695 Market Street.

    2. Agreements
      1. Approval of a 20% Funding Program Agreement with the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority in the amount of $281,474 for use in the design and construction of the Ulistac Natural Area Phase II.

      2. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Architectural Services Agreement with Mineweaser and Associates which extends the expiration date to December 31, 2005 for the repair and restoration of the Jamison-Brown House.

      3. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Hawley Peterson & Snyder Architects which extends the expiration date to December 31, 2007 for the Cafeteria Renovation Project.

      4. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Hawley Peterson & Snyder Architects which extends the expiration date to December 31, 2007 for the Council Chambers Renovation Project.

      5. Approval of an Agreement and Covenant Running with the Land with Abdallah A. and Bonnie Lama to defer the installation of City standard street improvements along the frontage of 201 N. Henry Avenue until an area wide assessment district is formed and authorization to record the Agreement (APN 303-19-008; SC 17,951).

      6. Approval of an Amended Agreement and Covenant Running with the Land with CA-Lake Marriott Business Park Limited Partnership to change the location of the sidewalk to the Old Ironsides Drive property frontage and to defer the payment for public sidewalk improvements at 5104 Old Ironsides Drive and authorization to record the Agreement (APN 104-49-029; SC 18,038).

      7. Approval of Exhibit C, Revision 1 to Contract 00-SNR-00352 to the Western Area Power Administration agreement and authorization for the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments and revisions to the Western Base Resource Contract which do not increase any costs for services.

      8. Adoption of a Resolution finding benefit to the Redevelopment Project Areas from the use of the Redevelopment Agency's Affordable Housing Funds and approval of an Owner Participation Agreement between Bowers Avenue Townhomes, LLC and the Redevelopment Agency regarding the provision of one Below Market Priced (BMP) unit within a 14-unit townhouse development at 1720, 1730 and 1736 Bowers Avenue.
        • ACTION: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 7184 AND APPROVED THE AGREEMENT.  City Clerk, Housing and Com Services Div.
          REPORT
          RESOLUTION
          AGREEMENT

    3. Reports for Information and Possible Action
    4. Minutes to Note and File
      1. Youth Commission - November 9, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          MINUTES

      2. Historical and Landmarks Commission - November 4, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          MINUTES

      3. Board of Library Trustees - November 1, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          MINUTES

      4. City-School Liaison Committee - November 5, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          MINUTES

      5. Cultural Advisory Commission - November 8, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          MINUTES

    5. Routine Written Petitions for Approval
      1. Santa Clara First Baptist Church: Request for approval of a Special Permit to allow an outdoor pageant at 3111 Benton Street from December 9-13, 2004. Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Planning
          REPORT

  8. BIDS AND PROPOSALS:


    1. Award of the Contract for the Signal Interconnect along De La Cruz Boulevard, Aldo Avenue and Mission College Boulevard to St. Francis Electric, Inc. in the amount of $292,985 (CE 03-04-05).

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Public Works
        REPORT

    2. Award of the Contract for Mission College Boulevard Improvement to Interstate Grading and Paving, Inc. in the amount of $511,808 (CE 04-05-07).

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Public Works
        REPORT

  9. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:


    1. Planning Commission - Minutes of November 10, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
        MINUTES

    2. Board of Library Trustees - Minutes of October 4, 2004.
      * Approval of the Library Policy for Use of Group Study Rooms at the Central Park Library and Policy for Children Visiting the Library and the Santa Clara City Library Holiday Schedule for 2005.

      • ACTION: APPROVED ALL ITEMS AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES.  City Clerk, City Librarian
        MINUTES

  10. CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

  11. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
  12. REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:


    1. Authorization to submit the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) grant application for fiscal year 2004-05 to be used for continued staffing of the Northside Facility and for execution of the request to the Santa Clara County Supplemental Law Enforcement Oversight Committee for disbursement of $157,398; approval of the estimated revenue and appropriations of $157,398 and set December 14, 2004 for the public hearing on the proposed use of the funds.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance, Police Chief
        REPORT

    2. Appointment of a representative as a regular member on the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors.

      • ACTION: APPOINTED COUNCIL MEMBER MATTHEWS.  City Clerk, Dir. Public Works
        REPORT

    3. Approval for the establishment of revenue and expenditure accounts for Transportation Development Act (TDA) Projects 2004-2007 in the amount of $67,148.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Public Works
        REPORT

  13. BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
    14. (Lists are available in the Council Office and the City Clerk's Office).

    1. Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance

  14. REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

  15. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

    1. Set December 14, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) regarding the City as a potential defendant in one case.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  City Attorney
        REPORT

  16. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. In Memory of Rosalyn Cardoza (longtime Santa Clara resident), Paul and Eileen Shippy and Cindy Bui (victims of recent fire disasters) and the victims of the December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor attack , to Tuesday evening, December 14, 2004 , at 6:00 p.m. in the Lobby Reception Area for interviews to fill a vacancy on the Historical and Landmarks Commission and a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54969.9(b) and to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.

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

December 7, 2004

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.   (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

  1. ROLL CALL:

    1. Present: Agency Members Caserta, Diridon, Kolstad, Matthews, McLemore and Parle and Chairperson Mahan.

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:


    1. October 12, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  Agency Secretary
        MINUTES

    2. October 26, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  Agency Secretary
        MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

    1. Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See Summary of Actions which is attached to the posted Agenda for potential reconsideration).

  5. NEW BUSINESS:


    1. Acceptance of the audited Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2004 as recommended by the Council Audit Committee.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Agency Treasurer
        REPORT

    2. Adoption of a Resolution finding benefit to the Redevelopment Project Areas from the use of the Agency's Affordable Housing Funds and approval of an Owner Participation Agreement with Bowers Avenue Townhomes, LLC regarding the provision of one Below Market Priced (BMP) unit within a 14-unit townhouse development at 1720, 1730 and 1736 Bowers Avenue.

      • ACTION: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 04-09 (RA) AND APPROVED AGREEMENT.  Housing and Com Services Div.
        REPORT
        RESOLUTION

  6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
  7. REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

  8. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  9. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, December 14, 2004 , at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.

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

December 7, 2004

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.   (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

  1. ROLL CALL:

    1. Present: Authority Members Caserta, Diridon, Kolstad, Matthews, McLemore and Parle and Chairperson Mahan.

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:


    1. October 12, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  Authority Secretary
        MINUTES

    2. October 26, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  Authority Secretary
        MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

    1. Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See Summary of Actions which is attached to the posted Agenda for potential reconsideration).

  5. NEW BUSINESS:


    1. Acceptance of David's Restaurant's Annual Financial Statements and the accompanying Schedule of Sales from Operations for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2004.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Director of Finance (SOSA)
        REPORT

    2. Acceptance of the Monthly Status Report for September 2004 on the Fiscal Operation of the Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Director of Finance (SOSA)
        REPORT

  6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
  7. REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

  8. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  9. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, December 14, 2004 , at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.


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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.

November 16, 2004

6:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
In the Council Conference Room
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: City Manager Jennifer Sparacino
(or her designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #3 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
(IBEW), Local Union 1245

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.   (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

  2. ROLL CALL:

    1. Present: Council Members Caserta, Diridon, Kolstad, McLemore and Parle and Mayor Mahan. Absent: Council Member Matthews (excused).

  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:


    1. September 28, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
        MINUTES

  4. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:


    1. Recognition of Paul Perotti for his ten years of leadership as Superintendent for the Santa Clara Unified School District.

    2. Recognition of Andrew Ratermann in appreciation of his service on the Historical and Landmarks Commission.

    3. Presentation of proceeds from the 2004 Art and Wine Festival to local nonprofit organizations.

    4. Electric Utility Strategic Plan Status Report for the Third Quarter 2004.

  6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

    2. Authorization to increase to ten the limit of Mills Act Contracts per calendar year and the addition of 936 Fremont Street to the Santa Clara List of Architecturally or Historically Significant Properties and approval to execute a Mills Act Contract with Dominic Caserta for 936 Fremont Street.


  7. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    8. [Items listed on the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine and will be adopted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of the items on the CONSENT CALENDAR unless discussion is requested by a member of the Council, staff, or public.   If so requested, that item will be removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR and considered under CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION]

    1. Departmental Reports
      1. Approval of the use of City Water and Solar Utility forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Water
          REPORT

      2. Adoption of a Resolution establishing a No Parking for Commercial Vehicles in excess of 20 feet in Length zone on both sides of Bassett Street, south of Norman Avenue.

      3. Adoption of a Resolution repealing Section 1.a of Resolution No. 6686, Section 2.b of Resolution No. 6264 and Section 1.b of Resolution No. 6972 which established Disabled Parking zones in front of 1205 Janice Drive, 3065 Monroe Street and 829 Harrison Street, respectively.

      4. Acceptance of $50,000 from Rivermark Partners as an in-lieu payment and approval of an appropriation and estimated revenue of $50,000 for the purchase of a large-scale scanner, printer system, server and installation.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      5. Approval to allow Senior Electric Utility Engineer Bansi Tikku to accrue over the maximum vacation hours without penalty.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Electric, Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      6. Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Fire Station 3 Replacement Project (CE 04-05-01) and authorization to make minor modifications and to advertise for bids.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      7. Acceptance of the Santa Clara Convention Center and Convention/Visitors Bureau 2004-05 Fiscal Year First Quarter Activity Report.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance
          REPORT

      8. Authorization for additional delegation to the City Manager to negotiate and execute change orders to Public Works Contract 2373A for the construction of the Northern Receiving Station 230kV Transmission Project in an amount not to exceed $1,114,400.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Electric
          REPORT

      9. Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for the month of August 2004.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  City Clerk
          REPORT

      10. Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for the month of August 2004.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  City Clerk
          REPORT

      11. Acceptance of the resignation of Chris Stampolis from the Planning Commission effective December 9, 2004; declare a vacancy for the term ending June 30, 2006; set January 19, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. as the deadline for the receipt of applications, with interviews to be held on January 25, 2005 and set a Special Order of Business on December 14, 2004 for promotion of the vacancy and January 11, 2005 to recognize Mr. Stampolis for his service on the Commission
        • ACTION: APPROVED  City Clerk, Dir. Planning
          REPORT

    2. Agreements
      1. Approval of a three-year Agreement for Insurance Compliance Services with Jenquest, Inc., dba Insurance Data Services, in an amount not to exceed $80,000 to provide monitoring of insurance compliance of City contracts.

    3. Reports for Information and Possible Action
      1. Status Update Report on the Public Benefits Charge Program.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          REPORT

      2. Update on the Green Rate Program.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          REPORT

      3. Announcement of Public Forum to Discuss the Valley Transportation Plan 2030 (VTP 2030) at County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors' November 23, 2004 Meeting.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          REPORT

    4. Minutes to Note and File
    5. Routine Written Petitions for Approval
      1. Corporate Motors: Request for approval of a Special Permit for a car sale in the Mission College parking lot at 3000 Mission College Boulevard on November 19-20, 2004 (PLN2004-04691). Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Planning
          REPORT

  8. WRITTEN PETITIONS:


    1. R.F. Muraca, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Unit #3 (IBEW): Request to address the Council regarding rubber gloving and contract ratification.

      • ACTION: REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMAL LABOR MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS (NOT MEET AND CONFER).  City Manager
        WRITTEN PETITION

  9. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:


    1. Architectural Committee - Recommendation of November 3, 2004 - 45 Cabot Avenue: Recommendation to alter the Planned Development (PD) zoning to eliminate the City's requirement for two affordable units so that two of the four rear units may be removed allowing the remaining rear units to be lowered in overall height and to refer the project back to the Committee for further design review (PLN2004-04467).

      1. Staff recommendation to note and file the Committee's referral.

        • ACTION: APPROVED THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION AND REFERRED THE TENTATIVE MAP TO THE CITY MANAGER AND REGULAR APPROVAL PROCESS.  Dir. Planning REPORT



    2. Civil Service Commission - Minutes of November 8, 2004.
      * Approval of the modification of the Job Specification for Key Customer Representative.

      • ACTION: APPROVED THE MODIFICATION OF THE JOB SPECIFICATION AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES.  Dir. Human Resources
        MINUTES

  10. CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

  11. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

    1. Joanne G. Bruna: Regarding problems with the United States Postal Service.

  12. BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
    13. (Lists are available in the Council Office and the City Clerk's Office).

    1. Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance

  13. REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

    1. Convention Center Liaison Committee recommendation to support Convention Center Partnership (not exclusive) with I.A.T.S.E. (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.) Staff Recommendation: Council approve the I.A.T.S.E. Partnership Agreement with added sentence and six month review of the impact of the Partnership on bookings.

      • ACTION: REFERRED BACK TO THE CONVENTION CENTER LIAISON COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER DISCUSSIONS IN JANUARY 2005.  City Manager
        REPORT

  14. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  15. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, December 7, 2004 , at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.

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

November 16, 2004

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.   (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

  1. ROLL CALL:

    1. Present: Agency Members Caserta, Diridon, Kolstad, McLemore and Parle and Chairperson Mahan. Absent: Agency Member Matthews (excused).

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:


    1. September 28, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  Agency Secretary
        MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

    1. Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See Summary of Actions which is attached to the posted Agenda for potential reconsideration).

  5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
  6. REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

  7. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  8. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, December 7, 2004 , at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.

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

November 16, 2004

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.   (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

  1. ROLL CALL:

    1. Present: Authority Members Caserta, Diridon, Kolstad, McLemore and Parle and Chairperson Mahan. Absent: Authority Member Matthews (excused).

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:


    1. September 28, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  Authority Secretary
        MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

    1. Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See Summary of Actions which is attached to the posted Agenda for potential reconsideration).

  5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
  6. REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

  7. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  8. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, December 7, 2004 , at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.


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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.


November 9, 2004

7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING

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. (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)


  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

  2. ROLL CALL:

    1. Present: Council Members Caserta, Diridon, Kolstad, Matthews, McLemore and Parle and Mayor Mahan.

  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    1. August 31, 2004.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
        MINUTES

    2. September 21, 2004.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
        MINUTES

  4. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

    1. Reschedule to November 16, 2004, recognition of Andrew Ratermann in appreciation of his service on the Historical and Landmarks Commission.
      • ACTION: RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 16, 2004. Dir. Planning
        REPORT

  5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

    1. Presentation of a Proclamation designating the week of November 14-20, 2004 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

    2. Recognition of Betty Hangs for her dedicated service to the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce and Convention-Visitors Bureau for more than 32 years and the naming of the Convention Center Theater the "Elizabeth A. Hangs Theatre" in her honor.

    3. Presentation of the Neil Henry Volunteer Recognition Award to JoAnn Silva, Santa Clara Senior Center volunteer for over 20 years.

    4. Recognition of City Manager Jennifer Sparacino who was presented with the International City/County Management Association's Award for Career Excellence in Honor of Mark E. Keane.

    5. Promotion to fill a vacancy on the Historical and Landmarks Commission for the term ending June 30, 2007.

    6. First Quarter Status Report for 2003-05 Council Principles and Priorities and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2004-05: Set January 25, 2005 for the Second Quarter Status Report.
      • ACTION: ACCEPTED THE REPORT AND SET JANUARY 25, 2005. City Manager
        REPORT

  6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

    2. PUBLIC HEARING: Review of the proposed Neighborhood Conservation District Ordinance: Recommendation to review the draft Ordinance and to continue to November 16, 2004 to pass to print the Ordinance.

      1. Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of October 21, 2004 regarding the Neighborhood Conservation District Ordinance and Design Guidelines.
      2. Joseph H. and Joanne DeLozier: Letter of concern and request to continue for 30 to 60 days.
      3. William M. Piercy: Request to adjust the boundary for the District to exclude 341 Lafayette Street.
        • ACTION: CONTINUED TO JANUARY 11, 2005 AT 5:00 P.M. FOR A STUDY SESSION. Dir. Planning
          WRITTEN PETITION


  7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
    [Items listed on the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine and will be adopted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the items on the CONSENT CALENDAR unless discussion is requested by a member of the Council, staff or public. If so requested, that item will be removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR and considered under CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION.]

    1. Departmental Reports
      2.

      1. Acceptance of the work performed by Golden Bay Construction, Inc. on Civic Center Grounds Renovation and authorization to record a Notice of Completion (CE 02-03-05).
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      2. Acceptance of the work performed by O'Grady Paving on The Alameda Roadway Improvements and authorization to record a Notice of Completion (CE 01-02-03).
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      3. Adoption of a Resolution ordering the grant of an overland release easement on City-owned lands at 4025 Rivermark Parkway and authorization to record the Resolution (S.C. 17,861 - APN 097-08-089).

      4. Approval and authorization to publish the January 2005 Mission City SCENES .
        • ACTION: APPROVED Senior Staff Aide
          REPORT

      5. Authorization to increase the delegation to the City Manager to negotiate and execute change orders with Marelich Mechanical Company, Inc. for Public Works Contract 2368D for Mechanical Construction of the Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant in an amount not to exceed $281,855.47.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Electric
          REPORT

      6. Acceptance of the Financial Status Reports for September 30, 2004.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance
          REPORT

      7. Approval of the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Electric
          REPORT

      8. Approval to allow Officer Tony Layton to accrue over the maximum vacation hours without penalty.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Human Resources, Police Chief
          REPORT

      9. Authorization to publish the Notice of Availability of Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Act Funding and to distribute the Funding Applications for Fiscal Year 2005-06.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Housing and Com Services Div.
          REPORT

    2. Agreements
      3.

      1. Approval of Call No. 04-01 with EOA, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $70,400 for professional services for the State National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Provision C.3 requirements and related services.

      2. Approval of an Agreement for Services with Darktronics, Inc. in the amount of $265,707.15 for the Santa Clara Convention Center Readerboard Display Retrofit and authorization to execute change orders which in the aggregate do not exceed 10% ($26,570) of the contract amount.

      3. Approval of a Contribution Agreement with Jazz Arts Music Network for $5,000 for the production of the annual Kwanzaa Festival.

      4. Approval of a Contribution Agreement with the Santa Clara Players for $5,760 for the production of four plays during the 2004-05 season.

      5. Approval of a Contribution Agreement with Mission City Opera for $5,000 for an opera production during the 2004-05 season.

      6. Approval of a Contribution Agreement with the Santa Clara Players for $5,760 for the production of four plays during the 2004-05 season.

      7. Approval of a Contribution Agreement with Mission City Opera for $5,000 for an opera production during the 2004-05 season.

    3. Reports for Information and Possible Action
      4.

      1. First Quarter Fiscal Year 2004-05 Revenue Performance.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

      2. Incident Command System Emergency Medical Services Drill Being Hosted by the City of Santa Clara Fire Department.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

      3. Mapping Locations of Completed Projects of the Neighborhood Conservation and Improvement Program.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

    4. Minutes to Note and File
      5.

      1. Neighborhood - University Relations Committee - September 20, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      2. Youth Commission - October 12, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      3. Campaign Finance Reform Committee - October 4, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      4. Parks and Recreation Commission - October 19, 2004.
        *Recommendation to approve a display in the memory of Rev. Walter E. Schmidt, S.J. to be placed in the Teen Center honoring him for his contributions to the Santa Clara community (item discussed at October 26, 2004 meeting).
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      5. City Council Economic Development Committee "Mission City 21" - October 1, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      6. Youth Commission - October 26, 2004 Special Meeting.
        *Recommendation to support the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation regarding the renaming of the Santa Clara Teen Center and Youth Activity Center in honor of Walter E. Schmidt (item discussed at October 26, 2004 meeting).
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

    5. Routine Written Petitions for Approval
      6.

      1. Taylor Woodrow Homes, Inc.: Request for approval of a Special Permit to allow for the use of an office trailer as a temporary sales office from November 10, 2004 through May 1, 2005 at 3601 Flora Vista Avenue (PLN2003-03926). Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Planning
          REPORT

  8. 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)

    1. City's Housing and Community Development Needs for the Five Year Consolidated Plan for 2005-2010 and Fiscal Year 2005-06 Annual Plan for Use of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Entitlement Funds: Recommendation to note and file any public testimony.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED PUBLIC TESTIMONY. Housing and Com Services Div.
        REPORT

    2. PWS The Laundry Company appeal of the Planning Commission denial of a Parking Variance to reduce the required parking from 18 spaces to 10 spaces at 1625 Los Padres Boulevard (PLN2004-04209).

      1. Staff Recommendation to continue the appeal hearing to November 16, 2004.
        • ACTION: DENIED THE VARIANCE. Dir. Planning
          REPORT


  9. BIDS AND PROPOSALS:

    1. Award the contract for the Signing and Striping Plans for De La Cruz Tri-level, Forbes Avenue, Park Avenue, Great America Parkway and Bowers Avenue to Chrisp Company in the amount of $144,106.75 (CE 04-05-09).
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Public Works
        REPORT

    2. Authorization to reject bids received for the Central Park Lawn Bowls Clubhouse Project and resubmit the project for bids (PK 03-04-02).
      • ACTION: REJECTED ALL BIDS. Dir. Parks
        REPORT

  10. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

    1. Planning Commission - Minutes 27, 2004.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
        MINUTES

    2. Historical and Landmarks Commission - Minutes of September 2, 2004.
      * Authorization to transmit a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger opposing the California Performance Review recommendation to eliminate the State Historical Resources Commission and to substantially change the functions of the Office of Historic Preservation.
      • ACTION: REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER THE RECOMMENDATION TO TRANSMIT A LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES. Dir. Planning
        MINUTES

    3. Historical and Landmarks Commission - Minutes of October 7, 2004.
      * Approval of additional Mills Act Contracts for 2004.
      * Approval of a Mills Act Contract for 936 Fremont Street and addition to the Architecturally or Historically Significant Properties List.
      * Approval for funding up to $600 for the Berryessa Adobe Reception/Open House.
      • ACTION: CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 16, 2004 THE FIRST TWO ITEMS REGARDING MILLS ACT CONTRACTS, APPROVED THE THIRD ITEM FOR FUNDING FOR THE BERRYESSA ADOBE AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES. Dir. Planning
        MINUTES

  11. CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

  12. 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.

  13. REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

    1. Approval of a transfer of $5,000 from the Friends of Parks and Recreation Trust account to cover the Teen Zone as-needed labor staffing costs.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Parks, Dir. Finance
        REPORT

  14. BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
    (Lists are available in the Council Office and the City Clerk's Office.)

    1. Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance

  15. REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

  16. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  17. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. In Memory of Betsy Ross Cabral (native Santa Claran) to Tuesday evening, November 16, 2004 , at 6:30 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.


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

November 9, 2004
7:00 p.m.

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. (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)


  1. ROLL CALL:

    1. Present: Agency Members Caserta, Diridon, Kolstad, McLemore and Parle and Chairperson Mahan. Absent: Agency Member Matthews (excused).

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    1. August 31, 2004.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED Agency Secretary
        MINUTES

    2. September 21, 2004.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED Agency Secretary
        MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  5. NEW BUSINESS:

    1. Approval of the transfer of the leasehold interest in the Hotel Ground Lease for the Santa Clara Hilton Hotel to Stanford Hotels Corporation (Stanford) and authorization to transfer from Stanford to any of its subsidiaries or affiliates following appropriate due diligence and to execute all documents necessary to implement the transaction.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Assistant City Manager
        REPORT

  6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

  7. REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

  8. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  9. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, November 16, 2004 , at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.


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


November 9, 2004
7:00 p.m.

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. (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)


  1. ROLL CALL:

    1. Present: Authority Members Caserta, Diridon, Kolstad, McLemore and Parle and Chairperson Mahan. Absent: Authority Member Matthews (excused).

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    1. August 31, 2004.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED Authority Secretary
        MINUTES

    2. September 21, 2004.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED Authority Secretary
        MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

  6. REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

  7. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  8. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, November 16, 2004 , at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.



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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.

October 26, 2004

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.   (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

  2. ROLL CALL:

    1. Present: Council Members Caserta, Diridon, Kolstad, Matthews, McLemore and Parle and Mayor Mahan.

  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:


    1. August 24, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
        MINUTES

  4. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

    1. Request to continue to November 9, 2004 consideration of the appeal submitted by PWS The Laundry Company of the Planning Commission denial of a Parking Variance for 1625 Los Padres Boulevard (PLN2004-04209).

      • ACTION: APPROVED CONTINUANCE TO NOVEMBER 9, 2004.  Dir. Planning
        REPORT

    2. Request to continue to November 9, 2004 the Quarterly Report of the 2003-05 Council Principles and Priorities and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2003-05.

      • ACTION: APPROVED CONTINUANCE TO NOVEMBER 9, 2004.  City Manager
        REPORT

  5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:


    1. Recognition of the 2004 United States Olympic Women's Soccer Team and the United States Synchronized Swim Team members and coaches.

  6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

    2. Report regarding a proposed Earthquake's Soccer Stadium: Adoption of guidelines for future discussions of a proposed soccer stadium in Santa Clara and reaffirmation of Council long-held practices for the leasing and management of City-owned land.

      • ACTION: CONTINUED (DATE TO BE DETERMINED).  Assistant City Manager
        REPORT

    3. Retired Public Employees Association of California request for clarification of the retiree medical reimbursement program.

      1. Staff report with additional information.

        • ACTION: APPROVED ADDITIONAL $16 PER MONTH FOR THE 2001 RETIREE MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM BENEFITS AND DIRECTED THE CITY MANAGER TO HAVE ADDITIONAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING A LONG-TERM SOLUTION DURING THE NEXT EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNIT NEGOTIATIONS.  Dir. Human Resources REPORT



    4. Council Officers and Elected Full Time Employees Performance / Salary Review Committee - Minutes of September 28, 2004.
      * Recommendation to appoint the Assistant City Clerk as City Auditor for one year effective with the retirement of City Clerk/City Auditor.

      1. City Attorney's informational memo regarding the recommendation.
      2. City Clerk/City Auditor's informational memo in support of the Committee's recommendation.

        • ACTION: APPOINTED ASSISTANT CITY CLERK BERNADETTE DESOUSA AS CITY AUDITOR EFFECTIVE WITH THE RETIREMENT OF CITY CLERK/CITY AUDITOR JUDY BOCCIGNONE (TO BE RE-EVALUATED AT THE END OF ONE YEAR).  City Manager REPORT



  7. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    8. [Items listed on the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine and will be adopted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of the items on the CONSENT CALENDAR unless discussion is requested by a member of the Council, staff, or public.   If so requested, that item will be removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR and considered under CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION]

    1. Departmental Reports
      1. Approval of Change Order No. 3 to the Nor-Cal Moving Services agreement for the relocation of library materials from the Temporary Library to the new facility for a net increase of $8,500 to address extra work associated with access restrictions during the move (CE 01-02-02).
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      2. Approval of the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Electric
          REPORT

      3. Acceptance of a Donation of a digital video recording system from NSI Systems, Inc. to be utilized by the Police Department and authorization to execute Internal Revenue Code Section 170(f)(8) form acknowledging the donation and for transmittal of a letter of appreciation.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Police Chief
          REPORT

      4. Acceptance of the resignation of Andrew Ratermann from the Historical and Landmarks Commission; declare a vacancy for the term ending June 30, 2007; set December 8, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. as the deadline for receipt of applications with interviews to be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 14, 2004 and November 9, 2004 for promotion of the vacancy and recognition of Mr. Ratermann's service on the Commission.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  City Clerk, Dir. Planning
          REPORT

      5. Approval of the Stipulations with Request for Award for Workers' Compensation Claim - Randy Sheleman, Retired Police Officer.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      6. Authorization to issue payment to the Triton Museum of Art in the amount of $1,909 for the interest income earned from the Warburton Native American Heritage Trust Fund during the 2003-04 fiscal year.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Senior Staff Aide
          REPORT

    2. Agreements
      1. Approval of a Service Agreement and license, maintenance and other agreements, with Syntellect Inc. in an amount not to exceed $368,229 to provide, implement and maintain a Call Center Solution and authorization for the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments which in the aggregate do not exceed 15% of the contract amount.

      2. Approval of the Second Amended Santa Clara County Data Communications Network Joint Funding Agreement for the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Project.

      3. Approval of the 2004-05 Case Management Agreement with the Council on Aging Silicon Valley in an amount not to exceed $44,234.

      4. Approval of Call No. 04-1 with Serendipity Land Yachts, Ltd. in an amount not to exceed $847,572 for the purpose of operation and maintenance of the electric hybrid bus program (Breathe Easy Express).

      5. Adoption of a Resolution finding benefit to the Redevelopment Project Areas from the use of the Redevelopment Agency's Affordable Housing Funds and approval of an Owner Participation Agreement with Mission Townhouses, LLC (Citation Homes Central) and the Redevelopment Agency regarding the provision of four below market priced units within a 211-unit townhouse development project at 4501 Lafayette Street.
        • ACTION: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 7173 AND APPROVED THE AGREEMENT WITH MISSION TOWNHOUSES, LLC (CITATION HOMES CENTRAL)  Housing and Com Services Div.
          REPORT
          RESOLUTION
          AGREEMENT

      6. Adoption of a Resolution finding benefit to the Redevelopment Project Areas from the use of the Redevelopment Agency's Affordable Housing Funds and approval of an Owner Participation Agreement with Taylor Woodrow Homes, Inc. and the Redevelopment Agency regarding the provision of four below market priced units within a 36-unit residential development project at 3601 Flora Vista Avenue.
        • ACTION: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 7174 AND APPROVED THE AGREEMENT WITH TAYLOR WOODROW HOMES, INC.  Housing and Com Services Div.
          REPORT
          RESOLUTION
          AGREEMENT

      7. Approval of the Transmission Agency of Northern California Project Agreement No. 5 in an amount not to exceed $52,000 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2004-05 for participation in the wesTTrans OASIS (an open access transmission clearing hub).

      8. Approval of the Third Amendment to the Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for the Senior Center Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2003-04.

    3. Reports for Information and Possible Action
      1. Water Resources Collaborative Protection Update.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          REPORT

      2. Status Report on the Proposal to Use Tax Increment Funds to Pay for the General Fund Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) Obligation.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          REPORT

      3. Implementation of Wireless 9-1-1 Dispatching in the City of Santa Clara.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          REPORT

    4. Minutes to Note and File
      1. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission - September 27, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          MINUTES

      2. Cultural Advisory Commission - October 4, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          MINUTES

    5. Routine Written Petitions for Approval
      1. Citation Homes: Request for approval of a Special Permit to allow for the use of a trailer as a temporary sales office at Mission Gardens, 4501 Lafayette Street for a period of two years to expire November 1, 2006 (PLN2004-04662). Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Planning
          REPORT

  8. WRITTEN PETITIONS:


    1. Santa Clara Downtown Merchant's Association: Request for approval of a year-round Farmers Market.

      1. Staff recommendation to extend the Farmers' Market to a year-round event to be held every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., approve the closure of Jackson Street between Benton Street and Homestead Road every Saturday, beginning November 6, 2004 and authorize publication of the event through the normal City publicity process.

        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Streets REPORT



  9. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:


    1. Planning Commission - Minutes of October 13, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
        MINUTES

    2. Parks and Recreation Commission recommendations of October 19, 2004 to:
      *Deny the request submitted by the Youth Activity Center Renaming Committee to rename the Youth Activity Center and the Teen Center to the Walter E. Schmidt, S.J. Youth Activity Center and Teen Center
      * Approve a display in memory of Father Schmidt to be placed in the Teen Center honoring Father Schmidt for his contributions to the Santa Clara Community.

      1. Youth Activity Center Renaming Committee: Additional information in support of the request to rename the Centers.

        • ACTION: REFERRED TO THE COUNCIL FACILITIES NAMING AND HONORARY RECOGNITION AD HOC COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, YOUTH COMMISSION AND THE RENAMING COMMITTEE.  Dir. Parks WRITTEN PETITION



  10. CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

  11. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

    1. Joanne G. Bruna: Regarding Alviso Street neighborhood.

  12. REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:


    1. Approval to appropriate $10,396 from Community Development Block Grant unallocated appropriations to be used as financial participation for the County of Santa Clara to undertake a countywide homeless count and survey and authorization to enter into any agreement related to the commitment of the funds.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance, Housing and Com Services Div.
        REPORT

    2. Acceptance of a Donation of $1,000 from Key Point Credit Union for the purchase of smoke detectors and 9-volt batteries and other fire prevention educational materials to support the Fire Department's Fire Prevention programs and authorization to appropriate the funds and to transmit a letter of appreciation.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Fire Chief
        REPORT

    3. Acceptance of estimated revenue and appropriations of $3,102 from the California State Library, Library Services and Technology Act Grant Award #40-6289, for library employee Nichole Pereira to continue her participation in the Master's degree program in Library and Information Science at San Jose State University.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  City Librarian, Dir. Finance
        REPORT

    4. Adoption of a Resolution supporting the League of California Cities opposition of Propositions 68 and 70 on the November 2, 2004 Ballot regarding Tribal Gambling.


    5. Authorization to initiate legal proceedings to form the Santa Clara Tourism-Based Business Improvement District; post appropriate notices; and set the following Council meetings: November 9, 2004 to adopt a Resolution of Intention to Form the District, December 14, 2004 for a public hearing to consider the Tourism Improvement District (Formal Protest Hearing and pass to print an Ordinance) and January 11, 2005 for final adoption of the Ordinance.

      • ACTION: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 7176; AUTHORIZED THE POSTING OF NOTICES, SET DECEMBER 14, 2004 FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING AND TO PASS TO PRINT AN ORDINANCE AND JANUARY 11, 2005 FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.  City Clerk, Dir. Planning
        REPORT
        RESOLUTION

  13. BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
    14. (Lists are available in the Council Office and the City Clerk's Office).

    1. Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance

  14. REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

  15. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

    1. Request to adjourn to a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) regarding ENRON POWER MARKETING, INC. V. CITY OF SANTA CLARA, a Chartered California Municipal Corporation d.b.a. SILICON VALLEY POWER Adversary Proceeding No. 02-02719.

      • ACTION: SET NOVEMBER 16, 2004 AT 6:30 P.M. FOR THE CLOSED SESSION.  City Attorney
        REPORT

  16. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. In Memory of Anthony R. "Red" Gangi, Jr. (founding member of Gangi Brothers Packing in Santa Clara), Mary E. Cachopo (lifetime Santa Claran), Dorothy Steele (Santa Clara resident) and Annie C. Puccinelli (Senior Center member), to Tuesday evening, November 9, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.

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

October 26, 2004

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.   (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

  1. ROLL CALL:

    1. Present: Agency Members Caserta, Diridon, Kolstad, Matthews, McLemore and Parle and Chairperson Mahan.

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:


    1. August 24, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  Agency Secretary
        MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

    1. Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See Summary of Actions which is attached to the posted Agenda for potential reconsideration).

  5. NEW BUSINESS:


    1. PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of a Resolution adopting the First Amendment to the Redevelopment Agency's Implementation Plan for the Bayshore North Redevelopment Project Area, University Project Area, and Affordable Housing Fund for the period of July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2014.


    2. Adoption of a Resolution finding benefit to the Redevelopment Project Areas from the use of the Agency's Affordable Housing Funds and approval of an Owner Participation Agreement with Mission Townhouses, LLC (Citation Homes Central) regarding the provision of four below market priced units within a 211-unit townhouse development project at 4501 Lafayette Street.


    3. Adoption of a Resolution finding benefit to the Redevelopment Project Areas from the use of the Agency's Affordable Housing Funds and approval of an Owner Participation Agreement with Taylor Woodrow Homes, Inc. regarding the provision of four below market priced units within a 36-unit residential development project at 3601 Flora Vista Avenue.


  6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
  7. REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

  8. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  9. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, November 9, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.

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

October 26, 2004

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.   (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

  1. ROLL CALL:

    1. Present: Authority Members Caserta, Diridon, Kolstad, Matthews, McLemore and Parle and Chairperson Mahan.

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:


    1. August 24, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  Authority Secretary
        MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

    1. Possible Reconsideration of Actions Taken at Immediately Preceding Meeting. (See Summary of Actions which is attached to the posted Agenda for potential reconsideration).

  5. NEW BUSINESS:


    1. Acceptance of the Monthly Status Report for August 2004 on the Fiscal Operation of the Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance
        REPORT

  6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
  7. REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

  8. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  9. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, November 9, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the regular scheduled meeting.


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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.

October 12, 2004

6:00 p.m.
In the Lobby Reception Area
For Interviews to Fill a Vacancy on the
International Exchange Commission

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.   (CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6)

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

  2. ROLL CALL:

    1. Present: Council Members Caserta, Diridon, Kolstad, Matthews and Parle and Mayor Mahan. Absent Council Member McLemore (excused).

  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:


    1. July 20, 2004.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
        MINUTES

  4. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:


    1. Appointment to fill a vacancy on the International Exchange Commission for the term ending June 30, 2006.

      • ACTION: APPOINTED JAMES MATHRE.  City Clerk
        REPORT

    2. Recognition of Peterson's Insurance Agency for 75 years of service to the community.

    3. Review of Issues Relating to Wholesale Water Provided by San Francisco.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
        REPORT

    4. Status Report of the Campaign Ethics Program and Voters Guide.

  6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

    2. Report regarding the American Lung Association request to amend the local smoking ordinance to include a restriction of smoking within 20 feet of doorways and entryways for all public buildings.

      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
        REPORT

  7. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    8. [Items listed on the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine and will be adopted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of the items on the CONSENT CALENDAR unless discussion is requested by a member of the Council, staff, or public.   If so requested, that item will be removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR and considered under CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION]

    1. Departmental Reports
      1. Approval of the reduction of the funds held in-lieu of retention to be reduced to 5% of the total construction amount including change orders of $117,744 for the Community Recreation Center Project (PK 02-03-04).
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Parks
          REPORT

      2. Approval of the proposed draft topics schedule for the 2005 Mission City SCENES and schedule for additional inserts.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Senior Staff Aide
          REPORT

      3. Approval of the use of City Water forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Water
          REPORT

      4. Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Signal Interconnect along De La Cruz Boulevard, Aldo Avenue and Mission College Boulevard and authorization to make minor modifications and to advertise for bids (CE 03-04-05).
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      5. Acceptance of a Plaque of Appreciation from Self-Help for the Elderly for the City's commitment and support of the Sunrise Center and authorization to transmit a letter of acceptance.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Housing and Com Services Div.
          REPORT

      6. Set November 9, 2004 for a public hearing to obtain citizen's views of the City's Housing & Community Development Needs for its Five Year Consolidated Plan (2005-2010) and Fiscal Year 2005-06 Annual Plan for the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Federal Entitlement Funds and authorization to publish the Notice of the Public Hearing.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Housing and Com Services Div.
          REPORT

      7. Approval to purchase the Special Liability Insurance for the Grizzly Hydroelectric Project from Illinois Union Insurance Company through September 29, 2005 for an annual premium of $53,456.75.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance
          REPORT

      8. Adoption of a Resolution establishing a Passenger Loading zone on the north side of Lochinvar Avenue west of Pomeroy Avenue and repealing Section 1 of Resolution No. 6968 which established a Loading zone at the same location.

      9. Acceptance of the Financial Status Reports for August 31, 2004.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance
          REPORT

      10. Approval and authorization to publish the December 2004 Mission City SCENES .
        • ACTION: APPROVED  Senior Staff Aide
          REPORT

      11. Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for the month of July 2004.
        • ACTION: APPROVED  City Clerk
          REPORT

    2. Agreements
      1. Approval of the Standard Multi-Tenant Office Lease Agreement with Victor Owen for a 60-month lease of the commercial building space at 1601 Civic Center Drive to support the space requirement needs of the Electric Department's Power Trading and Scheduling Division and Customer Services Division in an amount not to exceed $361,301 for the first year of the lease.

      2. Approval of a Consulting Services Agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric Company in an amount not to exceed $94,650 for a Rubber Glove Training Program.

      3. Adoption of a Resolution making findings pertaining to a Loan Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and the Santa Clara Unified School District for the Casa Del Maestro Apartments at 3445-3465 Lochinvar Avenue.

    3. Reports for Information and Possible Action
      1. Wilcox High School Spirit and Dance Squad Wins the National Championship at the USA National Cheer Competition in Anaheim on March 18-21, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          REPORT

    4. Minutes to Note and File
      1. Parks and Recreation Commission - September 21, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          MINUTES

      2. Cultural Advisory Commission - September 13, 2004.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED  City Clerk
          MINUTES

    5. Routine Written Petitions for Approval

  8. BIDS AND PROPOSALS:


    1. Award the Contract for Public Works Contract 2368N for Paving and Landscaping for the Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant (Pico Project) to O. C. Jones & Sons, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,753,205.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Electric
        REPORT

    2. Approval of the Purchase Agreement with Fred and Nancy Raia and Brian Wilson in the amount of $390,000 for approximately .2 acres of City owned property located at the southwest corner of El Camino Real and Monroe Street (APN 269-03-129)


  9. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:


    1. Subdivision Committee - Minutes of September 20, 2004.
      * 3550 Thomas Road - Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide the existing parcel into two lots (PLN2004-04248 - Ed Daou / Scott Hoffman and Sharon Ranch, Mission Engineers)

      • ACTION: APPROVED THE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES.  Dir. Planning
        MINUTES

  10. CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

  11. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
  12. REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:


    1. Approval to negotiate and execute an Electric Service Agreement with Intel Corporation for Intel to fund the $6,000,000 costs of the design and construction of a 60kV substation to be located at 2625 Walsh Avenue to be designed, constructed, owned and operated by the City; approval of an appropriation of $6,000,000 to the Northwest Substation Project; and authorization to enter into agreements for engineering services up to a cumulative amount of $600,000 and procurement agreements up to a cumulative amount of $2,500,000.


    2. Approval of the appointment of Cultural Advisory Commissioner Martin David and Associate Planner Yen Chen to attend the Valley Transportation Authority Valley Transportation Plan 2020 Design Enhancement Committee and request for appointment of a Council Member to the Committee.

      • ACTION: APPROVED AND APPOINTED COUNCIL MEMBER MATTHEWS AS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE AND COUNCIL MEMBER CASERTA AS ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE.  Dir. Public Works
        REPORT

    3. Approval of an Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for the purchase of the parcel for the Monroe Street Staging Area for the San Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Creek Trail using portions of federal and state grant funds; authorization to execute other documents necessary to complete the purchase; and approval of additional Redevelopment Agency appropriations and estimated revenue in the amount of $1,950,000 for the project.


    4. Kaiser Permanente Hospital: Request for approval of a Special Permit for temporary banners at 900 Kiely Boulevard for 60 days, until December 13, 2004 and 710 Lawrence Expressway until June 30, 2005 (PLN2004-04677, 78). Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Planning
        REPORT

  13. BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
    14. (Lists are available in the Council Office and the City Clerk's Office).

    1. Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

      • ACTION: APPROVED  Dir. Finance

  14. REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

    1. Facilities Naming and Honorary Recognition Ad Hoc Committee - Minutes of September 21, 2004.
      * Recommendation to set November 9, 2004 as a Special Order of Bu