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Summary of December 13, 2005
Summary of December 6, 2005
Summary of November 15, 2005
Summary of November 1, 2005
Summary of October 25, 2005
Summary of October 18, 2005
Summary of October 11, 2005
Summary of September 27, 2005
Summary of September 13, 2005
Summary of August 30, 2005
Summary of August 23, 2005
Summary of July 19, 2005
Summary of July 12, 2005
 Summary of June 28, 2005
Summary of June 14, 2005
Summary of June 7, 2005
Summary of May 24, 2005
Summary of May 17, 2005
Summary of May 10, 2005
Summary of April 26, 2005
Summary of April 12, 2005
Summary of March 22, 2005
Summary of March 8, 2005
Summary of February 22, 2005
Summary of February 8, 2005
Summary of January 25, 2005
 Summary of January 11, 2005

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 13, 2005

6:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
In the Council Conference Room
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171
Unit #2 - Santa Clara Police Officer's Association
Unit #3 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 1245
Unit #4 - City of Santa Clara Professional Engineers
Units #5, 7 & 8 - City of Santa Clara Employees Association
Unit #6 - AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees)
Unit #9 - Unclassified Management Employees
Unit #9A - Unclassified Police Employees
Unit #9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
Unit #10 - Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees Association
[No reportable action]

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 15, 2005.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
        MINUTES

  4. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

    1. Approval to cancel the update to the Council of the Electric Utility Strategic Plan Implementation Status Report.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Electric
        REPORT

  5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

    1. Presentation to the City's Information Technology Department of the 2004/2005 Award for Excellence in Information Technology Practices from the Municipal Information Systems Association of California.
      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. Approval of the Reed Street Dog Park Master Plan at 888 Reed Street and authorization to go out to bid.
      REPORT

      1. Adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of the Special Permit for the implementation of the Master Plan.
        • ACTION: ADOPTED THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION; APPROVED THE SPECIAL PERMIT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MASTER PLAN AND THE MASTER PLAN AND AUTHORIZED GOING OUT TO BID. Dir. Parks, Dir. Planning
          REPORT


  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. Authorization to negotiate and execute change orders to Public Works Contract 2373A for the construction of the Northern Receiving Station (NRS) 230kV Transmission Project in an amount not to exceed $334,230 and to execute settlement documents for the close out of the contract.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Electric
          REPORT

      2. Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for the month of October 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

      3. Approval and authorization to publish the February 2006 Mission City SCENES .
        • ACTION: APPROVED Senior Staff Aide
          REPORT

      4. Approval of the Compromise and Release for Workers' Compensation Claim filed by Mary Wheat, retired Police Record Specialist II.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      5. Approval of the use of City Solar Utility forces for the installation of facilities at 590 Bellwood Drive.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Water
          REPORT

      6. Adoption of a Resolution declaring weeds to be a nuisance and setting January 24, 2006 for the public hearing and authorization to publish the notice of the public hearing.

      7. Acceptance of the work performed by American Civil Constructors West Coast, Inc. on the Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project and authorization to record a Notice of Completion (CE 05-06-07).
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      8. Adoption of a Resolution establishing 1 Hour Parking at any time zones on the west side of Chapman Court south of The Alameda and on both sides of McKillop Court, its entire length.

      9. Set February 7, 2006 for a public hearing to obtain citizens' views on the use of 2006-07 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

      10. Authorization to execute any agreements necessary to protect the generation equipment and the City's interests until negotiations of a new lease and power purchase agreement for the Altamont Property are completed.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Electric
          REPORT

      11. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the City of Santa Clara Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) Plan for Part-Time and Limited Services Employees effective December 13, 2005.

      12. Set January 10, 2006 for a public hearing to consider the appeal submitted by Lee Behel, General Manager, Stevens Creek Porsche, of the Planning Commission approval of a Use Permit for a car dealership at 4101 Stevens Creek Boulevard (PLN2005-05294).
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Planning
          REPORT

      13. Acceptance of the Financial Status Reports for October 31, 2005.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance
          REPORT

      14. Adoption of a Resolution adopting Amendment No. 3 to the Administrative Services Agreement with Hartford Life Insurance Company to allow for refund of charges to participating employees in the City's Deferred Compensation Plan.

      15. 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, 2005, as recommended by the City Council Audit Committee.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance
          REPORT

      16. Approval of Change Order No. 9 with HSR, Inc. for a net increase of $811,764 for the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail Reach 2 project to revise estimated quantities for several bid items.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      17. Approval of the Total Compensation Allocations for the Police Officers' Association (Unit 2) and the Unclassified Police Management Employees (Unit 9A), which includes the elected position of Police Chief, effective the pay period beginning December 18, 2005.
        • ACTION: APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS. Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      18. Adoption of the total compensation allocation for Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees' Association, effective the pay period beginning December 18, 2005.
        • ACTION: APPROVED. Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      19. Approve of the Total Compensation Allocation for the International Association of Firefighters Local 1171 (IAFF Unit 1)
        • ACTION: APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS. Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      20. Adoption of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding and authorization for the City Manager to approve the total Compensation allocation for Unclassified Fire Management, effective December 18, 2005.
        • ACTION: APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS. Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

    2. Agreements
      3.

      1. Approval of Call No. 05-2 with POWER Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $49,250 for Phase 1 of a Short Circuit Mitigation Study.

      2. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Lease Agreement with OnFiber Carrier Services, Inc. to extend current pricing terms through March 31, 2006.

      3. Approval to execute an Agreement and Covenant Running with the Land with Gary and Lena Ferras to defer the installation of City standard street improvements along the frontage of 216 Douglane Avenue until an area wide assessment district is formed and authorization to record the Agreement (APN 303-19-058; SC 18,133).

      4. Approval to execute the Agreement for Professional Services with Leach Mounce Architects for the Emergency Dispatch Relocation in an amount not to exceed $120,000.

      5. Approval to execute the Fiber-Optic Installation and Street Opening Permit Agreement with Info-Tech Communications, Inc.

      6. Approval of the Agreement with RMC Water and Environment for the Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring Program Project in the amount not to exceed $168,480.

      7. Approval to execute the Agreement for Financing of Development Activities for Purchase of Resource 500 Project with Central Valley Project Corporation, in substantially the form presented subject to City Attorney's Office approval, to examine the feasibility of a potential acquisition of an existing 500 MW natural gas-fired power plant in Northern California and the non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements required by Section 2 in Exhibit A of the Agreement.

      8. Approval of the Consent to Assignment Agreements and Modification Agreements with Hope Services to transfer real property interests in the single family residences located at 2114 Briarwood Drive and 3779 De La Cruz Boulevard from Tri Aegis Residential Services to Hope Services and authorization to execute all related documents.

      9. Approval of the Master License Agreement in the amount of $139,136 and the Agreement for the Performance of Services with Group 1 Software, Inc. in the amount of $32,000 for the Sagent data mart software and to provide consulting services and Call No. 05-4 with ACS Enterprise Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $24,000 to provide project management services.

    3. Reports for Information and Possible Action
      4.

      1. Berryessa Adobe Annual Report 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

    4. Minutes to Note and File
      5.

      1. Board of Library Trustees - November 7, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      2. International Exchange Commission - November 1, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

    5. Routine Written Petitions for Approval
      6.

  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. Planning Commission minutes regarding 4767 Lafayette Street: Request for the following Council actions:
      * Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration;
      * Adoption of a Resolution for Overriding Findings regarding Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) determination;
      * Approval of rezoning from Neighborhood Commercial (CN) to Planned Development R3-18D (PD) for the defined residential portion;
      * Approval of a Vesting Tentative Tract Map for residential lots to allow construction of 27 detached residences and a private street on the 2.38 residential acres [PLN2005-04924/CEQ2005-01027 - Braddock & Logan Services, Inc. (Sue Dillon / Jim Sullivan) / Shaheen Family Trust]
      • ACTION: ADOPTED THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND RESOLUTION NO. 7289; APPROVED THE REZONING AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES. Dir. Planning, City Clerk
        REPORT
        RESOLUTION

      1. Subdivision Committee Minutes of June 20, 2005 regarding 4767 Lafayette Street: Recommendation for approval of the Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide the existing lot into two lots, in conjunction with a request for a Rezone from Neighborhood Commercial (CN) to Planned Development-R1 (PD) and a Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide the rezone portion into 27 individual lots in conjunction with the splitting off of the retail space, demolition of the older Fairway Glen Shopping Center and the construction of 27 single family homes.
        • ACTION: APPROVED THE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES. Dir. Planning, City Clerk
          MINUTES


    2. Use of Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Funding.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Police Chief, Dir. Finance
        REPORT

    3. Approval of eight Non-exclusive Franchise Agreements for Hauling of Industrial Refuse and Recyclables for the period ending December 31, 2008.
      • ACTION: APPROVED AGREEMENTS WITH ALLIED WASTE SERVICES OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY; GREENWASTE RECOVERY, INC.; MISSION TRAIL WASTE SYSTEMS; PACIFIC COAST RECYCLING, INC.; PENINSULA DEBRIS BOX SERVICE; STEVENS CREEK DISPOSAL & RECYCLING; WASTE MANAGEMENT OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND WEYERHAUESER COMPANY. Dir. Streets
        REPORT
        AGREEMENTS

  9. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

    1. Historical and Landmarks Commission - Minutes of December 1, 2005: Request to note and file.
      * Recommendation for approval of a Mills Act Contract for 1206 Main Street.
      * Recommendation for historic designation and approval of a Mills Act Contract for 658 Jefferson Street.
      * Recommendation for approval of the attendance of three commissioners to the historic resources workshop in San Simeon on March 20-21, 2006.
      MINUTES

      1. Approval of a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with Michael and Laurie Orlando, Richard Peak, John Thario and Carrie Patrick for 1206 Main Street which will qualify the property for tax incentives.
        AGREEMENT
        REPORT
      2. Approval of Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with Jeanne and Grant Hagestad for 658 Jefferson Street which will qualify the property for tax incentives.
        • ACTION: APPROVED THE COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES. Dir. Planning, City Clerk
          REPORT
          AGREEMENT


    2. Planning Commission - Special Meeting Minutes of November 30, 2005: Request to note and file.
      MINUTES

      1. Item #10: 2580 Homestead Road - Rezone existing multi-family apartments from Moderate Density-Multiple Dwelling/25du/acre to Planned Development/Moderate-Density-Multiple-Dwelling [PD (R3-25)] to allow conversion of 48 existing apartments into 35-40 condominiums; Variances for substandard on-site parking and open landscaped area and increased density and building coverage; and Tentative Map for a 35-40 unit condominium subdivision (PLN2005-05375 - Scott Carino / Yen and Jane Chu).
        • ACTION: APPROVED THE REZONING AND TENTATIVE MAP AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES. Dir. Planning
          REPORT


  10. CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

  11. 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.

  12. REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

    1. Adoption of a Resolution related to a settlement offer from Comcast of California XL, Inc. resolving a pending appeal of Comcast's FCC Form 1205 filing which set rates for equipment charged by Comcast and ordering refunds based upon findings on behalf of Comcast cable television subscribers in the City.

    2. Approval of the transfer of $927,929 from the General Contingency Reserve for Capital Projects and $252,071 from proprietary fund retained earnings to the Workers' Compensation Fund cash account to replenish the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund Reserve.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance
        REPORT

    3. Approval of an Agreement with Prins Pool Remodeling in the amount of $71,847.75 for the Base Bid for the Warburton Pool Replastering Project and to reject the bid for Bid Alternate No. 1 (PK 05-06-04).

    4. Approval of an Agreement with the State Office of Emergency Services to receive the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant in an amount not to exceed $1,268,802 for the seismic retrofit of at-grade water storage tanks; adoption of a Resolution authorizing documents as required by the Agreement and approval to create a new Capital Improvement Project and a transfer of $423,000 for the City's share of costs.
      • ACTION: APPROVED RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 7291. Dir. Water, Dir. Finance
        REPORT
        RESOLUTION

  13. 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

  14. REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

    1. Council Goal Setting Committee: Approval to eliminate the Commission Review Committee and the Santa Clara Downtown Revitalization Committee and to consolidate the Golf Course Committee and Convention Center Committee with Mission City 21 Economic Development Committee and the Santa Clara University/City Liaison Committee with the Neighborhood-University Relations Committee.
      • ACTION: APPROVED City Clerk, Executive Asst. to Council
        REPORT

      1. Informational Memo: City Council Committee List for Council Review.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT


  15. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

    1. Request to set Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 regarding a Conference with Labor Negotiator: City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee) Employee Organization(s): Unit #1 - Santa Clara Fire Fighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171; Unit #2 - Santa Clara Police Officer's Association; Unit #3 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 1245; Unit #4 - City of Santa Clara Professional Engineers; Units # 5, 7, and 8 - Santa Clara Employees Association; Unit # 6 - AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees); Unit #9 - Unclassified Management Employees; Unit #9A - Unclassified Police Employees; Unit #9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees; Unit #10 - Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees Association.
      • ACTION: APPROVED City Attorney
        REPORT

  16. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. In Memory of John O'Leary (St. Justin's School coach) to Tuesday evening, January 10, 2006 , at 5:30 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 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 13, 2005

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 15, 2005.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED Agency Secretary
        MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  5. NEW BUSINESS:

    1. Approval of revised loan terms for the First Time Home Buyers Financing Program and authorization to prepare necessary documents for implementation.
      • ACTION: APPROVED: 1) ANNUAL ALLOWABLE INCOME OF PARTICIPANTS INCREASED FROM A MAXIMUM OF 110% TO 120% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME; 2) MAXIMUM FUNDING PER PARTICIPANT FOR A SECOND MORTGAGE INCREASED FROM $50,000 TO $75,000; 3) RETURN ON THE LOAN TO CHANGE IN FORM TO A SIMPLE INTEREST COMPONENT COMPARED TO THE CURRENT APPROACH OF A SHARED APPRECIATION OF THE HOME'S VALUE; 4) LOAN SIMPLE INTEREST AT 3% TO BE DEFERRED AND ACCUMULATED FOR THE FIRST 5 YEARS THEN CONVERTED AT YEAR 6 TO AN INTEREST RATE SIMILAR TO THE PRIMARY MORTGAGE LOAN; AND 5) PAYMENT OF DEFERRED INTEREST AND LOAN PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ARE DUE IN MONTHLY PAYMENTS DURING YEARS 6 THROUGH 20. Housing and Com Services Div.
        REPORT

    2. Transfer of the Santa Clara Westin Hotel Ground Lease, and Ballroom License Agreement to Hyatt Equities, L.L.C. (Hyatt): Authorization to waive the Agency's Right of First Refusal to purchase the Hotel, approval of the transfer of the leasehold interest in the Hotel Ground Lease and Hotel's interest in the Ballroom License Agreement to Hyatt, subject to the execution of an Assignment and Assumption Agreement between SHC New Santa Clara, L.L.C. and Hyatt and authorization to execute all documents necessary to implement the transaction.
      REPORT

      1. Informational Memo: Stakeholders Meeting Between City Staff, the South Bay Labor Council and Hyatt Hotels.
        REPORT
      2. Letter from Hyatt regarding the transfer.


    3. Acceptance of the audited Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2005, as recommended by the City Council Audit Committee.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Agency Treasurer
        REPORT

    4. Acceptance of the Redevelopment Agency Annual Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2005.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Agency Treasurer
        REPORT

    5. Approval of Change Order No. 9 with HSR, Inc. for a net increase of $811,764 for the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail Reach 2 project to revise estimated quantities for several bid items.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Public Works
        REPORT

  6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

  7. REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

  8. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  9. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, January 10, 2006 , 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 13, 2005

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 15, 2005.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED Authority Secretary
        MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  5. NEW BUSINESS:

    1. Approval of the transfer of the Santa Clara Westin Hotel lessee's interest in the Recreation Facilities Agreement to Hyatt Equities, L.L.C. (Hyatt), subject to execution of an Assignment and Assumption Agreement between SHC New Santa Clara, L.L.C. and Hyatt and authorization to execute all documents necessary to implement the transaction.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Assistant City Manager
        REPORT

  6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

  7. REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

  8. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  9. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, January 10, 2006 , 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 6, 2005

5:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
In the Council Conference Room
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171
Unit #2 - Santa Clara Police Officer's Association
Unit #3 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 1245
Unit #4 - City of Santa Clara Professional Engineers
Units #5, 7 & 8 - City of Santa Clara Employees Association
Unit #6 - AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees)
Unit #9 - Unclassified Management Employees
Unit #9A - Unclassified Police Employees
Unit #9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
Unit #10 - Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees Association
(No reportable action)
and
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1601 Agnew Road; APN: 097-08-050 (2.33 acres)
Negotiating Party(ies): None at this time
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
(Withdrawn from the agenda)

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. October 25, 2005.
      • ACTION: APPROVED, AS CORRECTED. City Clerk
        MINUTES

    2. November 1, 2005.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
        MINUTES

  4. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

    1. Presentation by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority on the status of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) extension project.
      REPORT

    2. Electric utility service rates and charges increase of 5% beginning January 2006 and an additional 5% beginning July 2006 applicable to all classes of customers: Adoption of a Resolution amending the Rate Schedules.
      REPORT
      RESOLUTION

      1. Correspondence in opposition to the increase.
        • ACTION: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 7285. Dir. Electric, Dir. Finance
          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.)

  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. Approval of Stipulations with Request for Award for Workers' Compensation Claims filed by retired Police Officer Dennis Grilli.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      2. Approval of Stipulations with Request for Award for Workers' Compensation Claims filed by retired Street Sweeper Operator Vincent Bravo.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      3. Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for the month of September 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

      4. Acceptance of work performed by Comtel Systems Technology on the Central Park Library Electronic Security System and authorization to record a Notice of Completion (CE 03-04-09).
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      5. Acceptance of a donation from the Bank of Santa Clara in the amount of $150 to help fund the 2005 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Parks
          REPORT

      6. Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $150 from Peter Stern in honor of Delphine Pomeroy to help support the Senior Center Case Management Program and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Parks
          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 of the request submitted by Senior Electric Utility Engineer Bansi Tikku to accrue over the maximum vacation hours without penalty.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Electric, Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      9. Acceptance of the Santa Clara Convention Center and Convention/Visitors Bureau First Quarter Activity Report for fiscal year 2005-06.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance
          REPORT

      10. Approval to renew earthquake and flood difference in conditions insurance for the period of November 18, 2005 to November 18, 2006 for the Grizzly Hydroelectric Plant and authorization to make a premium payment to Driver Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. in the amount of $91,506.55.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance
          REPORT

      11. Acceptance of the Financial Status Reports for September 30, 2005.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance
          REPORT

      12. Acceptance of the Triton Museum of Art semi-annual report of donations to the Museum for the period June through December 1, 2005 and the list of the City's permanent art collection housed at the Museum.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Senior Staff Aide
          REPORT

    2. Agreements
      3.

      1. Approval of a Contribution Agreement with Miss Santa Clara Auxiliary for $14,000 for the Outstanding Teen Competition and the Miss Santa Clara Scholarship Competition to be held on January 7, 2006 at the Mission City Center for Performing Arts.

      2. Approval of an Electric Service Agreement with Owens Corning, Inc. for the purchase of electricity on a long term basis in exchange for certain discounted rates beyond the year 2005.

      3. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Public Works Contract 2331J with Underground Construction to extend the Per Unit Contract for the Installation, Surveillance, and Emergency Protection of Substructures for the Fiber Optic Backbone until Public Works Contract 2331K is re-bid and awarded, or by March 1, 2006, whichever occurs earlier.

      4. Approval of a Call Agreement with 180 Connect, Inc. and Calls No. 05-1, No. 05-2 and No. 05-3 in support of the Fiber Optic Enterprise in an amount not to exceed $600,000.

      5. Approval of the Master Service Agreement with Globix Corporation in an amount not to exceed $140,912 for website hosting service upgrades to support online utility bill transactions.

    3. Reports for Information and Possible Action
      4.

      1. League of California Cities 2005 Annual Conference Resolutions Final Report.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

    4. Minutes to Note and File
      5.

      1. Parks and Recreation Commission - November 15, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      2. Board of Library Trustees - October 3, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      3. Cultural Advisory Commission - November 7, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      4. City-School Liaison Committee - October 28, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

    5. Routine Written Petitions for Approval
      6.

      1. Santa Clara First Baptist Church: Approval of a Special Permit to allow an outdoor pageant at 3111 Benton Street on December 8-12, 2005 (PLN2005-05456). Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Planning
          REPORT

  8. BIDS AND PROPOSALS:

    1. Approval to award the contract for Removal of Barriers to the Physically Challenged Fiscal Year 2005-06 to Vanguard Construction in the amount of $147,500 (CE 05-06-02).
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Public Works
        REPORT

    2. Authorization to reject all bids for Contract 2331K for the Installation, Surveillance and Emergency Protection of Substructures for the Fiber Optic Backbone and to re-bid the Per Unit Contract.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Electric
        REPORT

  9. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

    1. Planning Commission - Minutes of November 9, 2005: Request to note and file.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
        MINUTES

      1. Item 10 : 841 Monroe Street - Variance to General Plan density, Rezone from Medium-Density Multiple Dwelling (R3-36D) to Planned Development Residential [PD (36D)] to construct four new detached two-story single family residences in conjunction with the demolition of an existing four-unit multifamily dwelling and Architectural Review of the residential project (PLN2005-05248 - Donald Hutchinson/Richard Haro).
        REPORT
        1. Andrew and Mary Balaschak: Letter of concern regarding the proposed project.
          • ACTION: APPROVED SUBJECT TO REPLACEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT TREES AT A 2 TO 1 RATIO WITH 24" BOX TREES. Dir. Planning
            WRITTEN PETITION


    2. Historical and Landmarks Commission - Minutes of November 3, 2005: Request to note and file.
      *Request for direction to trim the Harris-Lass Preserve hedge along Market Street.
      • ACTION: REFERRED THE COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY MANAGER AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES. City Clerk, Dir. Planning
        MINUTES

  10. CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

  11. 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.

    1. Sandra Cook: Regarding concerns of the Lafayette Street pedestrian crossing ramp being too steep and dog licensing fee issues.

  12. REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

    1. Approval of an appropriation of a grant money from the Public Library Fund in the amount of $25,600 to augment the Library Department Operating Budget in the teen, senior outreach, literacy and materials processing programs.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance, City Librarian
        REPORT

    2. Approval of an appropriation and estimated revenue in the amount of $78,180 from Transportation Development Act Funds for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project 2005-2008 .
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance, Dir. Public Works
        REPORT

    3. Appointment of Council Member Matthews as Alternate Director on the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors for a term starting January 1, 2006.
      • ACTION: APPOINTED COUNCIL MEMBER MATTHEWS. Dir. Public Works
        REPORT

    4. Approval of the creation of a new capital improvement project for a Joint Agencies Santa Clara Caltrain Station Area Planning Study and a transfer of $50,000 to fund the City's share of the costs.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Planning, Dir. Finance
        REPORT

    5. Request to schedule a special City Council meeting for an impasse hearing in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) negotiations between the City and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) (Unit 3), Engineers of Santa Clara (Unit 4), Employees Association (Units 5, 7 & 8) and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) (Unit 6) on either Friday, December 9, 2005; Monday, December 12, 2005 or on another date prior to expiration of the MOUs that is convenient to the parties.
      • ACTION: PER THE COALITION'S REQUEST, AND THE COUNCIL'S RIGHT IN SECTION 19 OF THE EERR, DIRECTED THE CITY MANAGER AND THE PARTIES TO CONFIDENTIAL MEDIATION. THE MEDIATOR WOULD SERVE AS A CONFIDENTIAL FACILITATOR TO HELP THE PARTIES TRY TO REACH A MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE RESOLUTION TO THE IMPASSE. A MEDIATOR WOULD NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO "SETTLE" OR "DECIDE" THE IMPASSE BY MAKING ANY BINDING DECISIONS. THE COUNCIL WOULD RETAIN ALL OF ITS ULTIMATE AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE THE IMPASSE IF AN AGREEMENT IS NOT REACHED VIA MEDIATION; APPROVED ANY TOTAL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT TO BE INCLUDED IN EITHER A SUCCESSOR MOU OR AN IMPOSITION OF TERMS TO BE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 18, 2005, IF AGREEMENT OR IMPOSITION OCCURS ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 2006; IF MEDIATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL, SCHEDULE AN IMPASSE HEARING ON JANUARY 23, 2006 AT 7:00 P.M.; AND PUBLIC SAFETY NON-SWORN EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (UNIT #10) TO BE ENTITLED TO TOTAL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT IN THEIR EXISTING MOU EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 18, 2005. Dir. Human Resources, City Manager
        REPORT

  13. 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

  14. REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

    1. Facilities Naming and Honorary Recognition Ad Hoc Committee - Minutes of November 9, 2005.
      * Recommendation to approve the City of Santa Clara Silicon Valley Power Scholarship Award Program.
      * Recommendation to approve the policy guidelines for "Those Who Inspire" Recognition Award.
      MINUTES

      1. Staff request for approval to implement the Silicon Valley Power Scholarship Award Program in the amount of $28,000 per year.
        REPORT
      2. Staff request for approval of the policy and the creation of a perpetual plaque for the "Those Who Inspire" Recognition Award.
        • ACTION: APPROVED THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES. Dir. Electric, Deputy City Manager, City Clerk
          REPORT


  15. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  16. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. In Memory of Carl Bradshaw (former Historical and Landmarks Commissioner), Adam Shanks (father of City consultant Tom Shanks) and Ray Edison Matthews, Jr. (Council Member Matthews' uncle) to Tuesday evening, December 13, 2005 , at 5:30 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 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 6, 2005

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. October 25, 2005.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED Agency Secretary
        MINUTES

    2. November 1, 2005.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED Agency Secretary
        MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

  6. REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

  7. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  8. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, December 13, 2005 , 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 6, 2005

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. October 25, 2005.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED Authority Secretary
        MINUTES

    2. November 1, 2005.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED Authority Secretary
        MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  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, 2005.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Director of Finance (SOSA)
        REPORT

    2. Acceptance of the Monthly Status Report for September 2005 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 13, 2005 , 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 15, 2005

5:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
In the Council Conference Room
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171
Unit #2 - Santa Clara Police Officer's Association
Unit #3 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 1245
Unit #4 - City of Santa Clara Professional Engineers
Units #5, 7 & 8 - City of Santa Clara Employees Association
Unit #6 - AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees)
Unit #9 - Unclassified Management Employees
Unit #9A - Unclassified Police Employees
Unit #9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
Unit #10 - Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees Association
and
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Conference with Legal Counsel
City of Santa Clara v. The Beals Group, Inc., et al.
Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 1-05-CVO38422
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]

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. October 11, 2005.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
        MINUTES

  4. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

    1. Presentation of proceeds from the 2005 Art and Wine Festival to local nonprofit organizations. 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. Reconsideration of the California High-Speed Rail Authority's use of the Pacheco Pass alignment into the San Francisco Bay Area: Reconfirm the Council action of adopting Resolution No. 7272 supporting the Authority's use of the Pacheco Pass Alignment and directing staff to communicate the position to the Authority and to join the Silicon Valley High-Speed Rail Coalition; note and file correspondence received from the Sierra Club regarding alignment alternatives.
      • ACTION: RECONFIRMED COUNCIL ACTION AS REFERENCED ABOVE. Dir. Public Works
        REPORT

  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. Approval of Stipulations with Request for Award for Workers' Compensation Claims filed by Richard Campi, retired Police Sergeant.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      2. Approval of the reimplementation of the Residential Solar Electric Rebate Program and to execute Customer Agreements and Interconnection Agreements with applicants for total expenditures not to exceed $50,000 for fiscal year 2005-06.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Electric
          REPORT

      3. Approval and authorization to publish the January 2006 Mission City SCENES .
        • ACTION: APPROVED Senior Staff Aide
          REPORT

      4. Approval to allow John Mills, Police Department Operations Manager, to accrue over the maximum vacation hours and take the balance into the next calendar year without penalty.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Police Chief
          REPORT

      5. Approval to allow Joseph Bruna, Fire Department Driver/Engineer, to accrue over the maximum vacation hours without penalty.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Fire Chief
          REPORT

      6. Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $1,500 from The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County to help support the Senior Center Case Management Program and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Parks
          REPORT

      7. Acceptance of a donation of 48 trees from Centex Homes Northern California for planting at the City's parks and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Parks
          REPORT

      8. Approval of the Plans and Specifications for the Agnew Park, Carli Park and Carmichael Park Restrooms Project and authorization to make minor modifications and to advertise for bids (PK 05-06-03).
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Parks
          REPORT

      9. Adoption of a Resolution establishing a Disabled Parking zone in front of 2621 Monticello Way.
      10. Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for the month of August 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

      11. Approval of the Plans and Specifications for the Traffic Signal Installation at Lafayette Street and Calle De Primavera Project and authorization to make minor modifications and to advertise for bids (CE 05-06-05).
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      12. Set December 13, 2005 for a hearing to consider the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration, Tentative Parcel Map and the Planning Commission's recommendations on the rezoning, Vesting Tentative Map and override of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) determination for the property at 4767 Lafayette Street.
        • ACTION: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 7283. Dir. Streets
          REPORT

      13. Adoption of a Resolution of intention to grant renewals of non-exclusive franchise agreements to eight companies for non-exclusive hauling of industrial refuse and recyclable material, set December 13, 2005 for the Public Hearing, and authorization to publish the Notice of the Public Hearing. REPORT
        RESOLUTION

      14. Approval to publish the Notice of Availability of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Entitlement Funds and to distribute the Application Form for fiscal year 2006-07.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Housing and Com Services Div.
          REPORT

      15. Approval of the purchase of Special Liability Insurance for the Grizzly Hydroelectric Project for the period September 29, 2005 to September 29, 2006 for an annual premium of $54,782.51 and authorization to execute documents necessary to complete the transaction.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance
          REPORT

    2. Agreements
      3.

      1. Approval of an Agreement with Prodis Associates Architects for Architectural Design Services in an amount not to exceed $96,000 for the Agnews Historic Park Cemetery Buildings and Grounds Project.
      2. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Commercial Property Lease Agreement and Operating Agreement with Chai-Yoo Cafe for the operation of the Civic Center Cafeteria which modifies the lease rent to $1,200 per year effective December 1, 2005 with a 90-day noticing provision to reset the rent up to the original amount at any time.
    3. Reports for Information and Possible Action
      4.

      1. Institute for Local Government Publication, "Ethics Law Compliance Best Practices".
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

      2. Public Benefits Program Annual Report.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

      3. Santa Clara City Library's Placement on the 2005 Hennen's American Public Library Ratings - Santa Clara City Library Rated Sixth Nationally in its Population Group.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

      4. First Quarter Fiscal Year 2005-06 Revenue Performance.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

    4. Minutes to Note and File
      5.

      1. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission - October 24, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      2. Civil Service Commission - October 17, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      3. Youth Commission - September 13, 2005. MINUTES

      4. Youth Commission - October 11, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      5. Neighborhood Enhancement Committee - October 4, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      6. Cultural Advisory Commission - September 12, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      7. Neighborhood - University Relations Committee - September 26, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

    5. Routine Written Petitions for Approval
      6.

  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. Approval of an Agreement (Covenant Running with the Land) with Santa Clara Lumber, LLC to allow steps and portions of an existing historic building encroaching into the public right-of-way at 1490 Lincoln Street (APN 269-02-042; S.C. 18,148).
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Public Works
        REPORT

    2. Housing and Community Development Needs Assessment for Fiscal Year 2006-07 Annual Plan for the use of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Entitlement Funds.
      • ACTION: ACCEPTED THE REPORT. Housing and Com Services Div.
        REPORT

    3. Adoption of a Resolution approving the 2005 Urban Water Management Plan for the City. REPORT
      RESOLUTION

  9. WRITTEN PETITIONS:

    1. Neto's Sausage Company, Inc.: Request for approval of a Special Permit for outdoor seating at 3465 and 3499 The Alameda. WRITTEN PETITION

      1. Staff recommendation to deny the request.
        • ACTION: APPROVED THE SPECIAL PERMIT AND DIRECTED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPLORE OPTIONS TO INCREASE PARKING. Dir. Planning
          REPORT


  10. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

    1. Planning Commission - Minutes of October 26, 2005: Request to note and file.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
        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. Informational Memo: Report on General Fund Contingency (Emergency) Reserve Replenishments Committee.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
        REPORT

    2. Acceptance of the Street Racing Enforcement Program Grant from the State Office of Traffic Safety and approval of estimated revenue and appropriations in the amount of $133,000 and authorization to rollover unexpended appropriations to future fiscal years.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Police Chief
        REPORT

    3. Authorization to negotiate and execute amendments to the Westin Hotel Lease and the TechMart Office Lease to complete parking and common area allocation modifications due to the proposed Ballroom Expansion Project.
      • ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER TO FACILITATE A DISCUSSION WITH THE STAKEHOLDERS AND NEW OWNERS PRIOR TO THE DECEMBER 13, 2005 MEETING. Assistant City Manager
        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:

    1. Child Care and Preschool Committee - Minutes of October 18, 2005: Recommendation to not move forward on new regulations for large family daycare homes but address the issue in the upcoming General Plan update.
      • ACTION: APPROVED AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES. Senior Staff Aide, City Clerk
        MINUTES

  16. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  17. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. In Memory of Myrtle Demaree (longtime Santa Claran and volunteer at the Senior Center) and David Crowell (Santa Clara University sophomore) to Friday afternoon, November 18, 2005 , at 4:00 p.m. for a Special Meeting Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to Tuesday evening, December 6, 2005 , at 5:30 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 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 15, 2005

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. October 11, 2005.
      • 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. Authorization to negotiate and execute amendments to the Westin Hotel Lease and the TechMart Office Lease to complete parking and common area allocation modifications due to the proposed Ballroom Expansion Project.
      • ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER TO FACILITATE A DISCUSSION WITH THE STAKEHOLDERS AND NEW OWNERS PRIOR TO THE DECEMBER 13, 2005 MEETING. Assistant City Manager, Agency Secretary
        REPORT

  6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

  7. REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

  8. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  9. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, December 6, 2005 , 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 15, 2005

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. October 11, 2005.
      • 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 6, 2005 , 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 1, 2005

5:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
In the Council Conference Room
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171
Unit #2 - Santa Clara Police Officer's Association
Unit #3 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 1245
Unit #4 - City of Santa Clara Professional Engineers
Units #5, 7 & 8 - City of Santa Clara Employees Association
Unit #6 - AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees)
Unit #9 - Unclassified Management Employees
Unit #9A - Unclassified Police Employees
Unit #9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
Unit #10 - Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees Association
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]

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. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

    1. Presentation of the Peter W. Walsh Award to Parks Superintendent George Friedenbach for outstanding service to the Maintenance Superintendents Association and members, agency and community. REPORT

    2. Wutzit Club Committee presentation of funds to purchase a new identification sign for the "Walter E. Schmidt Youth Activity Center".
      • ACTION: ACCEPTED THE FUNDS. Dir. Finance, Dir. Parks
        REPORT

    3. Presentation of the November 2005 "Idea of the Month" Employee Suggestion Award and Certificate of Recognition to Jon Miller, Finance Department Utility Field Service Worker, for his suggestion regarding "ring outs" for all multi-meter electric panel changes/upgrades. REPORT

  5. 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.)

      1. Kurt Anderson/Anderson Architects: Request for reconsideration of the Council action of October 25, 2005 in overturning the Planning Commission action and denying the rezoning for 1575 Pomeroy Avenue. [No action taken by Council]

    2. Martin's Bar Ad Hoc Committee Follow-up: Request for Council direction to work with the property owner to address resolution to conditions related to incompatibility of the nonconforming bar use in the neighborhood, including: * Designate and enforce an area for smoking at the rear of the property * Construct an interior connection to the designated smoking area * Maintain a reasonable level of enforcement regarding disruptive activity on the property and immediate vicinity, parking and traffic control and maintenance of the trash area * Continue discussions with property owner regarding potential future housing options * Meet with interested neighbors to explore restricted/time limit parking permit options. REPORT

      1. City Attorney's informational memo regarding legal issues update. REPORT
      2. Informational report regarding possible parking restrictions.
        • ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION AS ITEMIZED ABOVE AND PROVIDING A STATUS REPORT TO COUNCIL IN SIX MONTHS. Dir. Planning
          REPORT


    3. Staff recommendation for adoption of a Resolution taking a neutral position on Proposition 76, or other options including adoption of a Resolution opposing the Proposition or taking no action on the Proposition. REPORT
      RESOLUTION

      1. Staff informational memo regarding Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Trustees' adoption of a Resolution opposing Proposition 76. REPORT
      2. Draft resolution opposing Proposition 76 submitted by Gary Niblock.
        • ACTION: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 7277 OPPOSING PROPOSITION 76 (STAFF DRAFTED RESOLUTION). Administrative Analyst
          WRITTEN PETITION


    4. Approval of the preliminary timeline for the selection and engagement of a master developer for the Downtown Revitalization Project.
      • ACTION: APPROVED WITH MONTHLY REPORTING TO COUNCIL. Assistant City Manager
        REPORT

    5. Overview of the City-wide Emergency Preparedness and Response Operations.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Assistant City Manager
        REPORT

  6. 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. Approval and authorization to record the Final Map for Tract 9543 for the 202-unit condominium project on a 4.55-acre parcel located at 1883 Agnew Road for Mission Terrace, LLC (PLN2003-03431 / SAM2005-01065 APN 097-08-12).
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      2. Set November 15, 2005 for a public hearing to consider the request submitted by Santa Clara Lumber, LLC for a right-of-way encroachment to install and maintain steps at the entrance, and retain and maintain portions of an existing Historic Building in the public right-of-way along the Clay Street and Lincoln Street frontage at 1490 Lincoln Street and authorization to notice the hearing (APN 269-02-042; S.C. 18,148).
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      3. Adoption of a Resolution establishing No Parking zones between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on any day on a portion of the north side of Newhall Street east of Bohannon Drive, on a portion of Maria Street north of Newhall Street and on a portion of Bohannon Drive west of Maria Street and north of Newhall Street.
      4. Adoption of a Resolution establishing 2-Hour Parking zones between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the same day, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted, on both sides of a portion of Malabar Avenue west of Kiely Boulevard, on the east and west sides of a portion of Warren Drive north of Malabar Avenue and on the west side of a portion of Kiely Boulevard north and south of Malabar Avenue.
      5. Adoption of a Resolution establishing a No Parking zones for vehicles in excess of 20 feet in length from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on both sides of Lakeside Drive between Calabazas Creek and Augustine Drive and anytime on the east side of Edward Avenue between Aldo Avenue and a point 280 feet south of the south curb of Aldo Avenue.
      6. Adoption of a Resolution establishing No Stopping, Standing or Parking at Any Time zone on the west side of Lafayette Street north of Martin Avenue.
      7. Acceptance of the Financial Status Reports for September 30, 2005.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance
          REPORT

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

      9. Acceptance of the work performed on the Fremont Park and Alvarez Park Playground Projects by McNabb Construction, Inc., dba Parks - Rec.com and authorization to file a Notice of Completion (PK 03-04-01).
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Parks
          REPORT

    2. Agreements
      3.

      1. Approval to execute Software License and Maintenance Agreements with Enghouse Systems Limited for the NetWORKS Fiber Monitoring System and for data conversion services in an amount not to exceed $82,277.
      2. Approval of an Agreement for the Performance of Services with Bob Parkins in an amount not to exceed $49,000 for assistance with site review, cost and analysis and writing of specifications for a photovoltaic capital project.
      3. Approval of an Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $90,000 during fiscal year 2005-06 or $270,000 over the three-year term of the agreement to provide Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal Services.
      4. Approval of a Call Agreement with Shaw Environmental, Inc. and execution of Call No. 05-01 in an amount not to exceed $360,000 over the three-year term and Call No. 05-02 in an amount not to exceed $300,000 over the three-year term to perform post-closure monitoring, compliance, and maintenance services at All Purpose Landfill and to perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of landfill gas collection facilities at All Purpose Landfill.
    3. Reports for Information and Possible Action
      4.

      1. Solid Waste Association of North America Gold Rush Chapter Municipal Member of the Year - David Staub, Solid Waste Superintendent.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

      2. Covanta Power Pacific Notification to Discontinue Lease and Operating Agreement for Collection and Conversion of Landfill Gas to Energy at City's All Purpose Landfill.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

      3. City of Livermore Acknowledges the City of Santa Clara for Giving Permission to Duplicate Elements of Santa Clara's Vote Ethics Guide in their Newsletter entitled, "Campaign Ethics & Voter Guidelines".
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

    4. Minutes to Note and File
      5.

      1. Parks and Recreation Commission - October 18, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

    5. Routine Written Petitions for Approval
      6.

  7. WRITTEN PETITIONS:

    1. Neto's Sausage Company: Request for approval of a Special Permit for outdoor seating at 3465 and 3499 The Alameda. WRITTEN PETITION

      1. Staff recommendation to deny the request.
        • ACTION: CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 15, 2005. Dir. Planning
          REPORT


  8. CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

  9. 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.

  10. REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

    1. Authorization to submit an application for the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant for fiscal year 2005-06 to be used for Police Department's Northside facility staffing and to execute the request to Santa Clara County for disbursement of the funds in the amount of $157,427; approve estimated revenue and appropriation of the funds; and set December 13, 2005 for the public hearing to allow the public an opportunity to express views on the proposed use of the funds.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance, Police Chief
        REPORT

    2. Set December 6, 2005 for adoption of a Resolution amending electric utility rate schedules which increases electric rates and charges by 5% beginning January 2006 and an additional 5% increase beginning July 2006 applicable to all classes of customers.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Electric
        REPORT

    3. Approval of fiscal year 2004-05 budget transfers within the General Fund departmental account categories and additional appropriations and estimated revenue in the amount of $398,700.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance
        REPORT

  11. 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

  12. REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

  13. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  14. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. In Memory of John B. Price (family friend and neighbor of City Clerk Rod Diridon, Jr.) and the victims of the Pakistan earthquake to Tuesday evening, November 15, 2005 , at 5:30 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 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 1, 2005

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. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  3. 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).

    2. Approval of the preliminary timeline for the selection and engagement of a master developer for the Downtown Revitalization Project.
      • ACTION: APPROVED WITH MONTHLY REPORTING TO COUNCIL. Assistant City Manager
        REPORT

  4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

  5. REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

  6. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  7. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, November 15, 2005 , 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 1, 2005

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. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  3. 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).

  4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

  5. REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

  6. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  7. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, November 15, 2005 , 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 25, 2005

5:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
In the Council Conference Room
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171
Unit #2 - Santa Clara Police Officer's Association
Unit #3 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 1245
Unit #4 - City of Santa Clara Professional Engineers
Units #5, 7 & 8 - City of Santa Clara Employees Association
Unit #6 - AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees)
Unit #9 - Unclassified Management Employees
Unit #9A - Unclassified Police Employees
Unit #9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
Unit #10 - Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees Association
(NO REPORTABLE ACTION)

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, McLeod and Moore and Mayor Mahan. Absent: Council Member Matthews (excused). REPORT

  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    1. September 27, 2005.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
        MINUTES

  4. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

    1. Request to continue up to 90 days the Public Hearing for the Rezoning, Tentative Parcel Map and Vesting Tentative Map for a proposed mixed use residential and retail development at 4767 Lafayette Street to allow for the prescribed 45-day referral period to the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) (PLN2005-04924 / PLN2005-04929 / CEQ2005-01027). [See Agenda Item 8.A below]
      • ACTION: CONTINUED UP TO 90 DAYS. Dir. Planning
        REPORT

  5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

    1. Presentation of a $55,000 donation to the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross for local assistance to hurricane evacuees and recognition of Ms. Rena Salomon for her volunteer efforts on behalf of hurricane victims. REPORT

    2. Acceptance of the First Quarter Status Report for Council Principles and Priorities for 2005-2007 and set January 24, 2006 for the next quarterly status report.
      • ACTION: APPROVED City Manager
        REPORT

      1. Informational Memo: City Council Goal, Honor and Celebrate Community and City Achievements through Recognition Program - Review of Current Recognition Program.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          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.)

      1. Reconsideration of the Council action of October 11, 2005 in adopting Resolution No. 7272 supporting the California High-Speed Rail Authority's use of the Pacheco Pass alignment into the San Francisco Bay Area, authorizing communicating the position to the Authority and approving the City joining the Silicon Valley High-Speed Rail Coalition.
        • ACTION: SET NOVEMBER 15, 2005 FOR RECONSIDERATION. Dir. Public Works


    2. Staff recommendation for adoption of a Resolution taking a neutral position on Proposition 76, or other options including adoption of a Resolution opposing the Proposition or taking no action on the Proposition. REPORT

      1. Draft resolution opposing Proposition 76 submitted by Gary Niblock.

    3. Approval of the preliminary timeline for the selection and engagement of a master developer for the Downtown Revitalization Project.
      • ACTION: CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 1, 2005. Assistant City Manager, Dir. Planning
        REPORT

  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 a $150 donation from Myrtle Demaree to help support the Senior Center Case Management Program and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Parks
          REPORT

      2. Adoption of a Resolution establishing a 2-Hour Parking zone on the west side of Park Avenue south of Cypress Alley.
      3. Approval of the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Electric
          REPORT

      4. Adoption of a Resolution establishing a Stop Sign to replace an existing Yield Sign on Hayward Drive at Central Park and repeal Section 1 of Resolution No. 5604.
      5. Approval and authorization to publish the December 2005 Mission City SCENES .
        • ACTION: APPROVED Senior Staff Aide
          REPORT

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

      7. Adoption of a Resolution establishing a Disabled Parking zone in front of 1240 Normandy Way.
      8. Approval of the Stipulations with Request for Award for Workers' Compensation Claim filed by Community Service Officer II Melody Seiley.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Human Resources
          REPORT

      9. Adoption of a Resolution amending Section 1 of Resolution No. 5140 which establishes a 1-Hour Parking zone from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays Excepted, on the south side of Franklin Street.
      10. Approval to establish a goal that 75% of all non-public City safety sedans be ultra low and/or zero emission vehicles to be achieved through the normally scheduled sedan vehicle replacement process by the end of fiscal year 2007-08.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Streets
          REPORT

      11. Approval of the City's increased participation in the Modesto-Santa Clara-Redding (M-S-R) Public Power Agency Pacific Northwest Wind Energy Project with PPM Energy to a nominal level not to exceed 125 MW.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Electric
          REPORT

      12. Approval of the 2006 Clean-Up Campaign schedule and boundaries and a revision of Rule b regarding collection of concrete, asphalt, brick, rock, stone, dirt or sod and note and file the 2005 Clean-Up Campaign Report.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Streets
          REPORT

      13. Approval of the Plans and Specifications for the Removal of Barriers to the Physically Challenged FY 2005-06 project and authorization to make minor modifications and to advertise for bids (CE 05-06-02).
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      14. Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Santa Clara Youth Soccer Park Clubhouse Project and authorization to make minor modifications and to advertise for bids (PK 05-06-01).
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Parks
          REPORT

    2. Agreements
      3.

      1. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Prodis Associates Architects in an amount not to exceed $32,500 to provide additional design services for the Carli Park, Carmichael Park and Curtis School Restroom Project.
      2. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Architectural Design Services with Prodis Associates Architects in an amount not to exceed $53,100 to provide additional design services for the Senior Center and Aquatics Facility Project.
      3. Approval of the Audio/Visual and Control Equipment Services Call Agreement with Ceitronics, Inc.
      4. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Western Area Power Contract 89-SAO-50003 for Emergency Aid and Optional Permanent Repair Service of the 60-kV Transmission Line on Stony Gorge and Black Butte Hydroelectric Projects.
    3. Reports for Information and Possible Action
      4.

      1. General Plan Annual Progress Report for Fiscal Year 2004-2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

      2. 2005-06 Street Surface Reseal Project - Suspension of Project/Extension of Completion Date.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

    4. Minutes to Note and File
      5.

      1. Ethics Committee - September 14, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

    5. Routine Written Petitions for Approval
      6.

      1. General Motors R*Works: Request for approval of a Special Permit for an auto ride and drive event at Great America on November 7-15, 2005. 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. Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration; approval of Rezoning from Neighborhood Commercial (CN) to Planned Development - R3-18D (PD) to parcelize a portion of commercial property and the Tentative Parcel Map to create two lots and a Vesting Tentative Map for 27 residential lots to allow construction of 27 detached residences at 4767 Lafayette Street (PLN2005-04924 / PLN2005-04929 / CEQ2005-01027). [See Agenda Item 4.A above - Request to continue up to 90 days]
      • ACTION: CONTINUED UP TO 90 DAYS. Dir. Planning
        MINUTES

  9. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

    1. Historical and Landmarks Commission - Minutes of October 6, 2005: Request to note and file. * Recommendation to approve the historic designation and a Mills Act contract for the property located at 946 Harrison Street. MINUTES

      1. Approval to add the property to the Architecturally or Historically Significant Properties List and to execute an Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with Christopher G. Clarke and Georgina Hernandez which will qualify the property for tax incentives.
        • ACTION: APPROVED AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES. City Clerk, Dir. Planning
          REPORT
          AGREEMENT


    2. Planning Commission - Minutes of October 12, 2005 including the Study Session on Eminent Domain and the Kelo v. City of New London Eminent Domain case: Request to note and file.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
        MINUTES

      1. Item 9: 1575 Pomeroy Avenue - Rezone from Single Family (R1-6L to Planned Development - Single Family Attached [PD (R3-18D)] to remove an existing residence and construct 4 detached townhomes (Kurt Anderson, Anderson Architects / ERN, LLC - PLN2005-04965).
        • ACTION: OVERTURNED THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AND DENIED THE REZONING. Dir. Planning
          REPORT


    3. International Exchange Commission - Minutes of October 4, 2005: Request to note and file. * Recommendation for approval of funding for registration fees for 7 attendees to the 50th Sister Cities International Conference in Washington, D.C. in July 2006. * Recommendation for approval of funding, on a one-time basis, for two memberships to Sister Cities International on behalf of the City's two Sister Cities for a total cost of $280. * Recommendation for adoption of a Proclamation in support of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Sister Cities International Conference. MINUTES

      1. Staff recommendation to accept the Commission's recommendation to pay the registration fees for the 7 attendees using only available Commission funds currently earmarked for 2006 Sister Cities International travel, to be distributed evenly and not exceed $2950, and Staff recommendation to decline funding for the Sister Cities International memberships for the City's Sister Cities.
        • ACTION: APPROVED THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO PAY THE REGISTRATION FEES FOR THE 7 ATTENDEES USING ONLY AVAILABLE COMMISSION FUNDS CURRENTLY EARMARKED FOR 2006 SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, TO BE DISTRIBUTED EVENLY AND NOT EXCEED $2,950; DENIED THE FUNDING FOR THE SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE CITY'S SISTER CITIES; APPROVED THE ADOPTION OF THE PROCLAMATION; AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES. Public Communications Manager, City Clerk
          REPORT


  10. CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

  11. 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.

    1. Eddie Souza: Expressed commitment to remaining a Santa Clara resident.

  12. REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

    1. Adoption of the Employer Negotiations Principles for distribution to the employee organizations.
      • ACTION: APPROVED City Manager
        REPORT

  13. 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

  14. REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

  15. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  16. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. In Memory of Douglas Scott Shoji (husband of Assistant Recreation Supervisor Gayle Ichiho), Robert J. Solano (retired Santa Clara firefighter), Donna Gail Brown (sister-in-law of retired Police Captain Bill Carver, Jr.) and Rosa Parks (Civil Rights leader) to Tuesday evening, November 1, 2005 , at 5:30 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room 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

October 25, 2005

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, McLeod and Moore and Chairperson Mahan. Absent: Agency Member Matthews (excused).

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    1. September 27, 2005.
      • 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).

    2. Approval of the preliminary timeline for the selection and engagement of a master developer for the Downtown Revitalization Project.
      • ACTION: CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 1, 2005. Assistant City Manager, Dir. Planning
        REPORT

  5. NEW BUSINESS:

    1. Approval of the First Addendum to the Loan Agreement with Santa Clara Unified School District for the Casa Del Maestro Apartments at 3445-3465 Lochinvar Avenue.
    2. Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Santa Clara Youth Soccer Park Clubhouse Project and authorization to make minor modifications and to advertise for bids (PK 05-06-01).
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Parks
        REPORT

  6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

  7. REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

  8. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  9. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, November 1, 2005 , 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 25, 2005

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, McLeod and Moore and Chairperson Mahan. Absent: Authority Member Matthews (excused).

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    1. September 27, 2005.
      • 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, November 1, 2005 , 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 18, 2005

5:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
In the Council Conference Room
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171
Unit #2 - Santa Clara Police Officer's Association
Unit #3 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 1245
Unit #4 - City of Santa Clara Professional Engineers
Units #5, 7 & 8 - City of Santa Clara Employees Association
Unit #6 - AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees)
Unit #9 - Unclassified Management Employees
Unit #9A - Unclassified Police Employees
Unit #9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
Unit #10 - Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees Association
(NO REPORTABLE ACTION)

SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 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, McLeod and Moore and Mayor Mahan. Absent: Council Member Matthews (excused).

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. 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.)

  5. 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.

    2. Agreements
      3.

    3. Reports for Information and Possible Action
      4.

    4. Minutes to Note and File
      5.

    5. Routine Written Petitions for Approval
      6.


  6. CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

  7. 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.

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

  9. REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

  10. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  11. ADJOURNMENT:




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

October 18, 2005

SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 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:

  2. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  3. 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).

  4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

  5. REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

  6. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  7. ADJOURNMENT:




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


October 18, 2005

SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 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:

  2. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  3. 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).

  4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

  5. REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

  6. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  7. ADJOURNMENT:



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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 11, 2005

5:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
In the Council Conference Room
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171
Unit #2 - Santa Clara Police Officer's Association
Unit #3 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 1245
Unit #4 - City of Santa Clara Professional Engineers
Units #5, 7 & 8 - City of Santa Clara Employees Association
Unit #6 - AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees)
Unit #9 - Unclassified Management Employees
Unit #9A - Unclassified Police Employees
Unit #9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
Unit #10 - Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees Association
(No reportable action)

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, Kennedy, Matthews, McLeod and Moore and Mayor Mahan. Absent: Council Member Kolstad (excused).

  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    1. September 13, 2005.
      • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
        MINUTES

  4. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  5. 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.)

  6. 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. Approval of the Final Map for Tract 9648 for 14 new Planned Development townhomes on an approximately 0.65-acre parcel located at 45 Cabot Avenue for Platina, LLC and authorization to record the map (PLN2004-04471/SAM2005-01061 - APN 296-17-002).
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Public Works
          REPORT

      2. Acceptance of the Financial Status Reports for August 31, 2005.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance
          REPORT

      3. Set November 15, 2005 for a public hearing to consider the City's proposed 2005 Urban Water Management Plan and authorization to publish the notice.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Water
          REPORT

      4. Acceptance of a Donation in the amount of $100 from Peggy Douglas to help support the Case Management Program at the Senior Center and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance, Dir. Parks
          REPORT

      5. Acceptance of a Donation in the amount of $100 from Patricia C. Fisher in honor of Annette O'Hara to help support the Case Management Program at the Senior Center and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance, Dir. Parks
          REPORT

      6. Set November 15, 2005 for the public hearing to obtain citizen's views of the City's Housing and Community Development Needs for the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Entitlement Funds and approval to publish the notice of the public hearing.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Housing and Com Services Div.
          REPORT

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

    2. Agreements
      3.

      1. Approval to execute the California Utilities Emergency Association Mutual Assistance Agreement to augment the resources available for the repair and restoration of the electric system in the event of a disaster and to offer the same assistance to other utility requestors.

      2. Approval to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for consultant services with Dillingham Associates Landscape Architects in an amount not to exceed $68,912 for the Ulistac Natural Area Phase 2 project.

      3. Approval to execute an Agreement with George Hills Company, Inc. for liability claims adjusting and administration services for fiscal year 2005-06.

      4. Approval of the First Amendment to the Agreement with Compass Group USA, Inc., by and through its Bateman Division, for catering services at the Senior Center retroactively to July 1, 2005.

      5. Approval to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Lease Agreement with the Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara extending the term of the lease to June 2010 for the operation and management of the Harris-Lass Preserve and acceptance of the Annual Report for the period June 2004 through May 2005.

      6. Approval of an Agreement and Covenant Running with the Land with Imelda Gibbs Ryan, Kathy Gibbs Ryan, Barbara Gibbs Macurda, David Brandel Gibbs and Normajean Gibbs Janssen to defer the installation of City standard street improvements along the North Henry Avenue frontage at 3311 Stevens Creek Boulevard and authorization to record the Agreement (APN 303-19-077; SC 18,025).

    3. Reports for Information and Possible Action
      4.

      1. Traffic Speed Display Signs.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

      2. Northwestern Substation Completed in Record Time.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          REPORT

    4. Minutes to Note and File
      5.

      1. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission - August 22, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      2. Youth Commission - August 30, 2005.
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

      3. City Council Economic Development Committee "Mission City 21"-September 12, 2005
        • ACTION: NOTED AND FILED City Clerk
          MINUTES

    5. Routine Written Petitions for Approval
      6.

      1. Pacific Construction Sales Inc.: Request for approval of a Special Permit to conduct a Pumpkin Patch/Christmas Tree sales lot at 3590 Benton Street on October 1-31 and November 25-December 27, 2005 (PLN2005-05343). Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.
        • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Planning
          REPORT

  7. WRITTEN PETITIONS:

    1. Christine Broers, Teacher on behalf of the Third Grade in Room 27, Eisenhower Elementary School: Request to prohibit the feeding of wild animals in Santa Clara parks.

      1. Staff recommendation to pass to print an ordinance which amends the City Code prohibiting the feeding of animals on public property.
        • ACTION: REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER TO REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL WITH A DRAFT ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE FEEDING OF ANIMALS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY WHERE POSTED INCLUDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND A REPORT REGARDING COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL SERVICES/PAYMENTS AND AUTHORIZED THE TRANSMITTAL OF AN APPRECIATION LETTER TO THE EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THIRD GRADE. City Attorney, Dir. Parks, Dir. Streets
          REPORT


  8. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

    1. Parks and Recreation Commission - Minutes of September 20, 2005: Request to note and file.
      * Recommendation to approve the use of the George F. Haines International Swim Center for the 2005 Santa Clara Aquamaids Water Show at no cost other than direct City staff labor costs.
      * Recommendation to approve the Reed Street Dog Park conceptual Master Plan and authorization to proceed with the plans and specifications and to bid the project.
      * Recommendation to approve keeping the Brookdale Avenue Dog Park opened until the Reed Street Dog Park is opened to the public.

      1. Staff recommendation for Council to approve the conceptual Reed Street Dog Park Master Plan and to file the project application and proceed with the plans and specifications.
      2. Staff recommendation to keep the Brookdale Avenue Dog Park opened until the Reed Street Dog Park is opened to the public.
        • ACTION: APPROVED THE USE OF THE GEORGE F. HAINES INTERNATIONAL SWIM CENTER AS REFERENCED ABOVE; APPROVED THE CONCEPTUAL REED STREET DOG PARK MASTER PLAN, FILING THE PROJECT APPLICATION AND PROCEEDING WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; APPROVED KEEPING THE BROOKDALE AVENUE DOG PARK OPENED UNTIL THE REED STREET DOG PARK IS OPENED AND THE PURCHASE OF A GATE TIMER FOR THE BROOKDALE DOG PARK; AND NOTED AND FILED THE MINUTES. City Clerk, Dir. Parks
          REPORT


  9. CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

  10. 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.

    1. Gary Niblock: Thanked the Council Members who individually endorsed "No" on Proposition 75.

  11. REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

    1. Adoption of a Resolution in support of the California High-Speed Rail Authority's use of the Pacheco Pass alignment into the San Francisco Bay Area, authorization to communicate the position to the Authority and approval to join the Silicon Valley High-Speed Rail Coalition.
      • ACTION: APPROVED AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 7272. Dir. Public Works
        REPORT
        RESOLUTION

    2. Staff recommendation to not take a position on State Proposition 76 "Live Within Our Means Act" until further action is taken at the League of California Cities annual conference.
      • ACTION: REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER TO DRAFT TWO RESOLUTIONS, ONE OPPOSING PROPOSITION 76 AND THE OTHER STATING A NEUTRAL POSITION. Administrative Analyst, City Attorney
        REPORT

    3. Approval to transfer $5,000 from the Friends of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation account to the Parks and Recreation Department operating budget to cover staffing costs for the Teen Zone program.
      • ACTION: APPROVED Dir. Finance, Dir. Parks
        REPORT

  12. 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

  13. REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

  14. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

    1. Set October 25, November 1 and 15 and December 6 and 13, 2005 for Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for a Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator, City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee), Employee Organization(s): Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171; Unit #2 - Santa Clara Police Officer's Association; Unit #3 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 1245; Unit #4 - City of Santa Clara Professional Engineers; Units #5, 7 & 8 - City of Santa Clara Employees Association; Unit #6 - AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees); Unit #9 - Unclassified Management Employe