City of Santa Clara 2007 Summaries

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - 2007 SUMMARIES

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Summary of December 18, 2007 Summary of December 11, 2007 Summary of December 4, 2007 Summary of November 27, 2007 Summary of November 20, 2007 Summary of November 13, 2007 Summary of October 30, 2007 Summary of October 23, 2007 Summary of October 9, 2007 Summary of September 25, 2007 Summary of September 11, 2007 Summary of August 28, 2007 Summary of August 21, 2007	Summary of July 17, 2007 Summary of July 10, 2007 Summary of June 19, 2007 Summary of June 12, 2007 Summary of June 5, 2007 Summary of May 29, 2007 Summary of May 22, 2007 Summary of May 15, 2007 Summary of May 8, 2007 Summary of May 1, 2007 Summary of April 24, 2007 Summary of April 17, 2007 Summary of April 10, 2007	Summary of April 3, 2007 Summary of March 20, 2007 Summary of March 6, 2007 Summary of February 20, 2007 Summary of February 6, 2007 Summary of January 23, 2007 Summary of January 9, 2007

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 18, 2007

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
and
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association IAFF, Local 1171
Unit # 9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]

REPORT

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

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

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

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Joint Council/Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole" San Francisco 49ers Stadium Project Financing and Proposed Alternate Stadium Site: Acceptance of the staff report and direct the City Manager/Executive Director to include the reports in the accumulated body of materials and information being used in the Stadium Feasibility Study.
1. Letter received from Cedar Fair Entertainment Company dated December 14, 2007 regarding the alternative Santa Clara Stadium Proposal.
2. Correspondence received regarding the San Francisco 49ers Stadium Proposal as of November 30, 2007.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

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

REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

Acceptance of the City of Santa Clara audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the audited Component Unit Financial Report for the Electrical Utility for fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 and direct the City Manager to file the Vavrinek, Trine and Day & Co., L.L.P's Code of Professional Conduct as recommended by the City Council Audit Committee.
Informational Memo: City Council Committee List for Council review.
Adopt, on an emergency basis, the attached model codes with modifications contained in the accompanying Resolution to be effective upon the emergency adoption of the attached Ordinance; Pass to Print, on a regular basis, the attached model codes with modifications contained in the accompanying Resolution to be effective thirty (30) days following the adoption of the attached Ordinance; File a copy of the Ordinances, Resolutions and Findings with the California Building Standards Commission; and approve the Resolution for the fee adjustments.

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

Mayor Mahan: Approval of the appointment of Council Member Kornder as
Vice Mayor and Council Member Kennedy as Chaplain for the 2008 calendar year.

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set January 8, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment); and Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Employee Organization(s): Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171 and Unit # 9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees.

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Don Cordero (West Valley-Mission Community College District trustee since 2006) to Tuesday evening, January 8, 2008 at 5:00 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 scheduled regular meeting.

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

December 18, 2007

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

REPORT

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

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

ROLL CALL:

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

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Joint Council/Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole" San Francisco 49ers Stadium Project Financing and Proposed Alternate Stadium Site: Acceptance of the staff report and direct the City Manager/Executive Director to include the reports in the accumulated body of materials and information being used in the Stadium Feasibility Study.
1. Letter received from Cedar Fair Entertainment Company dated December 14, 2007 regarding the alternative Santa Clara Stadium Proposal.
2. Correspondence received regarding the San Francisco 49ers Stadium Proposal as of November 30, 2007.
Acceptance of the audited Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007.
Acceptance of the Agency Annual Report for fiscal year 2006-2007 and authorize the Executive Director to execute the documents to be filed with the Controller.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set January 8, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, January 8, 2008, at 5:00 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 scheduled regular meeting.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

December 11, 2007

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
and
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association IAFF, Local 1171
Unit # 9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]

REPORT

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

November 13, 2007.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Presentation of funds to local charities from the 2007 Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival proceeds.
REPORT

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CONSENT CALENDAR:

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

Departmental Reports

Approval and authorization to publish the proposed February 2008 Mission City SCENES .
Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for the month of October 2007.
Approval of the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at 1415 Richard Avenue.
Approval to set January 8, 2008 for a public hearing to consider the appeal submitted by Nancy Rydberg of the Planning Commission's denial to allow an accessory building attached to an existing 1-car garage for variance of property located at 2622 Painted Rock Drive (PLN2007-06448).
Approval to set February 12, 2008 for a Public Hearing to obtain citizen's views on proposals to use 2008-09 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Entitlement Funds and authorization to publish the Notice of Public Hearing.
Approval (retroactively) to transmit a letter to Senator Barbara Boxer regarding S.2191, America's Climate Security Act, as well as any follow up legislative action needed.
Authorization to send out the 2007 annual benefit assessments for the Downtown Santa Clara Business Improvement District at the same rate as 2006.
Adoption of a Resolution establishing a No Parking zone for vehicles in excess of 20 feet in length and with three or more axles on the south side of Homestead Road between Kiely Boulevard and Layton Street.
Adoption of a Resolution establishing No Stopping, Standing, or Parking at Any Time zone on the south side of Monroe Street, west of Amethyst Drive.
Adoption of the 2007-2008 Weed Abatement Program Resolution declaring weeds a public nuisance; approval to set January 22, 2008 for a public hearing; and authorization to publish the Notice of Public Hearing.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Homestead Road Bicycle Project; authorization to make necessary modifications, including revisions necessary to make an objective determination of the lowest responsible bidder; and authorization to advertise for bids (CE 07-08-07).
Approval of the revised job description for the Director of Human Resources and set the control point for the position at $13,956 per month.
Pass to print an Ordinance adding Section 10.05.630, Parking - Commercial Vehicles in Residential Districts, to the Code of the City of Santa Clara.
Approval of the Total Compensation Allocations for Employee Bargaining Unit #2 (Police Officers' Association) resulting in a 4.5 % total compensation increase, effective the pay period beginning December 16, 2007.
Approval of the adjusted Total Compensation Array for Employee Bargaining Unit #9A (Unclassified Police Management Employees) resulting in a 4.5% total compensation increase and a salary increase of 4.28%, effective the pay period begining December 16, 2007 and application of salary and fringe benefit changes to the elected position Chief of Police.
Approval of the adjusted Total Compensation Arrays for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245 (IBEW), Professional Engineers, Employees' Association, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 101 (AFSCME), Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees' Association and Miscellaneous Unclassified Management Employees, which will result in a total compensation increase of 2.5% and salary increases as indicated, ranging from 1.23% to 2.25%, effective the pay period beginning December 16, 2007 and approval of the application of salary and fringe benefit changes to the Council appointed positions of City Manager, City Attorney, City Auditor and the elected position of City Clerk.

Agreements

Approval of Call Agreement and Call 07-1 with Harris & Associates for Electric Substation and Transmission Line Project Management Services, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Mission Terrace, LLC Agreement amending provision of the Affordable Housing Agreement to allow an in-lieu payment in exchange for four one-bedroom Below Market Purchase housing units at the Mission Terrace condominium project.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Call No. 07-1 with Shaw Environmental, Inc. for Construction Management for the All Purpose Landfill (Parcel 3/6) Leachate Extraction System Project, Phase 1.
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Prodis Associates Architects for the Agnews Cemetery Visitors Center.
Agreement for Professional Services with Consolidated Engineering Laboratories for Special Inspection and Materials Testing for the Santa Clara Convention Center Ballroom Expansion (CE 07-08-03).
League of California Cities Western City Magazine features Santa Clara's Ethics Program authored by Rod Diridon, Jr., City Clerk/City Auditor.
American Public Power Association Public Power Weekly Magazine features National Award received by Silicon Valley Power for its Green Power Program.
"Designing for the Care and Maintenance of Buildings" an article published in "Buildings" magazine, co-authored by Stephen Schrag, Building Manager for the City of Santa Clara.

Minutes to Note and File

Cultural Advisory Commission - November 5, 2007.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

Valley House Care Center: Request for approval of a Special Permit for the placement and use of a 24' X 40' temporary trailer at 991 Clyde Avenue for a period of two years. Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

Parks and Recreation Commission - Minutes of November 20, 2007: Request to note and file.
* Approval of the proposed George F. Haines International Swim Center Master Plan, proceed with the cost estimate, include new building construction and annual operating expenses in the cost estimate.
* Approval of the posting of signs in the Central Park Lake Area prohibiting feeding of animals.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

Michele Ryan: Concerns regarding global warming and effects on the San Francisco 49ers Stadium proposal.
REPORT

James Rowen: Comments in favor of San Francisco 49ers Stadium proposal.

Brian Darby: Comments against San Francisco 49ers Stadium proposal.

REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

Authorization to submit application for the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant for 2007-08 fiscal year for communications equipment; approval to execute a request to the Santa Clara County Supplemental Law Enforcement Oversite Committee (SLEOC) for disbursement of $219,669 in COPS funding; approval and appropriation of the funds; and approval to set January 8, 2008 as a Public Hearing to allow the public an opportunity to express views on the proposed use of the funds.
Appointment of a Councilmember to represent the City of Santa Clara on the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors for term beginning January 1, 2008.

BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

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

Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set December 18, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment); and a Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code 54957.6; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Employee Organization(s): Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171 and Unit #9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Rouben V. Chakalian (father to City employee, Angie Herrera,
Sr. Accounting Technician, Finance Department) to Tuesday evening, December 18, 2007 , at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session and to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for a City Council/Redevelopment Agency Joint "Committee of the Whole" Special Meeting for City staff presentation of options and issues related to financing options pertaining to the San Francisco 49ers stadium proposal and a San Francisco 49ers presentation of alternative stadium location plans and to Tuesday, January 8, 2008 for a regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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

December 11, 2007

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

REPORT

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

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

November 13, 2007.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Approval of an Agreement for professional services with Consolidated Engineering Laboratories for Special Inspection and Materials Testing for the Santa Clara Convention Center Ballroom Expansion (CE 07-08-03) in an amount not to exceed $105,000 and authorize the Executive Director to make minor, non-substantive modifications, if necessary.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Prodis Associates Architects for Agnews Cemetery Visitors Center in an amount not to exceed $12,000 bringing the total contractual amount to $108,000.
Approval of Call No. 07-1 with Shaw Environmental, Inc. for Construction Management for the All Purpose Landfill (Parcel 3/6) Leachate Extraction System Project, Phase 1 in an amount not to exceed $209,000 and authorize the Executive Director to make minor, non-substantive modifications, if necessary.
Approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Silicon Valley Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for the purpose of preparing a disposition and development agreement for the surplus Fire Station #6 site located at 3575 De La Cruz Boulevard.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set December 18, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, December 18, 2007 , at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session and to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for a City Council/Redevelopment Agency Joint "Committee of the Whole" Special Meeting for City staff presentation of options and issues related to financing options pertaining to the San Francisco 49ers stadium proposal and a San Francisco 49ers presentation of alternative stadium location plans and to Tuesday, January 8, 2008 for a regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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

December 11, 2007

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

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

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

November 13, 2007.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, January 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

December 4, 2007

4:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
and
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association IAFF, Local 1171
Unit # 9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]

REPORT

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

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

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Report from the Santa Clara Sister Cities Association on recent Sister Cities Exchange Programs.
REPORT

Adoption of a Resolution Amending Rate Schedules for Electric Utility Service for all classes of Customers to increase electric rates and charges in each Rate Schedule by three percent (3%) beginning January 2008 (Bill Cycle 548) and by an additional three percent (3%) beginning January 2009 (Bill Cycle 560).
Adoption of the three Near-Term Green Building Policy recommendations promoted by the Santa Clara County Cities Association and direct the City Manager to implement the recommendations as the City Green Building Policy Program.
Joint Council/Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole": Acceptance of the reports on stadium parking, stadium environmental review, stadium construction financing and possible ballot measures and timing pertaining to the stadium project; and direct the City Manager to include the reports in the accumulated body of materials being used in the Stadium Feasibility Analysis.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Departmental Reports

Approval of City Solar Utility forces for installation at 2206 Denise Drive.
Acceptance of work performed by DeSilva Gates Construction, L.P. on the Lick Mill Boulevard Street Resurfacing Project and authorization to record the Notice of Completion (CE 06-07-06).
Approval to allow Jay Sheth, Senior Electric Utility Engineer, to accrue over the maximum vacation hours without penalty.
Approval to authorize the City Manager to institute the Silicon Valley Power Energy Innovator Awards Program.
Acceptance of work performed by Santa Clara Lumber, LLC. for Site 6758 SOP 11,592 Tract 9714 - Public Improvements located at 1650 Clay Street and 1490 Lincoln Street (APN 269-02-042); and authorization to record the Notice of Completion.
Approval to set the Salary for Robin Kettner in the position of Legal Office Specialist III at Schedule A-24, Step 5.
Approval to set January 8, 2008 for a Public Hearing to consider issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) for Belovida Senior Apartment Project and authorization to publish the Notice of Public Hearing.
Acceptance of the Financial Status Reports for October 31, 2007.

Agreements

Approval of an Agreement with ABB, Inc for one year continued maintenance and support of Silicon Valley Power's Electric Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System in an amount not to exceed $109,000.
Approval of an Electric Service Agreement with Air Products Manufacturing Corporation for the purchase of electricity on a long term basis in exchange for certain discounted rates.
Approval of an Agreement for Services with Waukesha Electric Systems, Inc. for maintenance and repair of substation transformers in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
Approval to execute Call 07-2 with MTH Engineers, Inc. for Miscellaneous Consulting Engineering Services in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Lease Agreement with Google, Inc. to extend the current pricing terms of the Fiber Optic Lease through February 8, 2008.
Approval of an Electric Service Agreement with Intel Corporation for purchase of electricity on a long term basis in exchange for certain discounted rates.
Approval of an Agreement for Services with GE Mobile Water, Inc. to provide de-mineralized water to the Donald Von Raesfeld (DVR) Power Plant in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
Approval of a Call Agreement for Engineering Services with Nolte Associates, Inc. and Call 07-1 for evaluation of the maintenance needs of the Lafayette Street Railroad Pedestrian Overpass Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $14,100.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Bill Wilson Center Presents the City with a "Community Champion" Award to Acknowledge City's Support to the Center.
M-S-R Series K Bond Refinancing.

Minutes to Note and File

Board of Library Trustees - November 5, 2007.
International Exchange Commission - October 2, 2007.
Ethics Committee - November 6, 2007.
City-School Liaison Committee - November 9, 2007.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

McDonald's Corporation: Request for approval of a Special Permit to allow a 24'X9' floating blimp at 2850 Augustine Drive (PLN2007-06716) Staff Recommendation: Deny the request.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

Civil Service Commission - Minutes of November 19, 2007: Request to Note and File.
* Approval of the modification of job specifications for Building Maintenance Worker, Deputy Fire Marshal, Automotive Technician I, Automotive Technician II, Automotive Services Utility Worker, Assistant Sanitary Sewer Superintendent and Pump Maintenance Technician.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

Steve Hazel: Issues of general concern.

BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

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

Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set December 11, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment); and a Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code 54957.6; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Employee Organization(s): Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171 and Unit #9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Jack Edward Stuckrath (son to Cleo Stuckrath - Cleo is a Santa Clara resident and volunteer throughout the City of Santa Clara), David "Bill" Haugh (long time Santa Clara resident), Carole Cooper (served as a Parks & Recreation Commissioner 1998 -2006), and Tony J. Sanchez (life long Santa Clara resident and retired City employee, Sports/Aquatics Coordinator, Parks & Recreation Dept. 1967 -2007) to Tuesday evening, December 11, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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

December 4, 2007

4:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]

REPORT

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

ROLL CALL:

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

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Joint Council/Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole": Acceptance of the reports on stadium parking, stadium environmental review, stadium construction financing and possible ballot measures and timing pertaining to the stadium project; and direct the City Manager to include the reports in the accumulated body of materials being used in the Stadium Feasibility Analysis.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set December 11, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment)

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, December 11, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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

December 4, 2007

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

ROLL CALL:

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

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Acceptance of the Monthly Status Report for June 2007 on the fiscal operation of the Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, December 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

November 27, 2007

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
and
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association IAFF, Local 1171
Unit # 9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
REPORT

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

October 23, 2007.
October 30, 2007 - Special Meeting .

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Presentation of a Proclamation to Tom Goodson on his Retirement from Volunteer Service to the Santa Clara Community.
REPORT

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

Informational Memo: Change of Discussion Topics for December 4, 2007 and December 11, 2007 City Council/Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole" Special Meetings to Present Information Related to the San Francisco 49ers Stadium Proposal.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Departmental Reports

Approval of the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at 2421 Mission College Boulevard.
Approval of City Solar Utility forces for installation at 2812 Steinhart Court.
Approval of the Stipulations with Request for Award for Workers' Compensation Claim filed by Brian Allen, former Police Officer.
Approval to purchase earthquake and flood (Difference in Conditions-DIC) Insurance with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc for the Grizzly Hydroelectric Plant for the period of November 18, 2007 through November 18, 2008 in the amount of $86,524.80.
Approval to set the Salary for Zoraya Amalia Garay in the half time position of Office Specialist to the City Council at Schedule A-20, Step 2.
Pass to Print the Digital Infrastructure and Video Communications Act (DIVCA) Ordinance; and Pass to Print an Ordinance adopting the rules and regulations governing street openings in streets and public ways in the City of Santa Clara and repealing Resolution No. 6216.
Approval of a Final Map for Tract 9866 (SAM2006-01083/PLN2006-05639) and authorization to record the Map to convert the existing 156 rental apartment units into 148 for-sale condominium units on an approximately 6.655-acre lot located at 3707 Poinciana Drive (APN 213-31-203) for Greenery Apartments, LLC.
Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 1826, which adopts the 2006 International Fire Code with amendments as the 2007 Santa Clara Municipal Fire and Environmental Code.
Authorization for Mayor Mahan to attend the United Nations Climate Control Change Conference in Bali, Indonesia as part of the California Climate Action Registry delegation from December 9-14, 2007.

Agreements

Approval of an Agreement for Services with Mears Group, Inc. to provide external corrosion direct assessment services of the Donald Von Raesfeld (DVR) Power Plant gas pipe line in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Northrop Grumman Information Technology, Inc. for maintenance services on the computer servers in the City Hall Data Center in an amount not to exceed $63,219.12.
Approval to add 1410 Santa Clara Street to the City's List of Architecturally/Historically Significant Properties; approval and authorization to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) with Ryan Bianchi and Traci Matheson, which will qualify the property for tax incentives; and authorization of the recordation thereof.
Approval of the Amended and Restated Cost-Sharing Agreement with City of San Jose on the Silicon Valley Intelligent Transportation System (SV-ITS) - West Corridor Project and authorization for the City Manager to make minor, non-substantive modifications, if necessary.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Minutes to Note and File

Youth Commission - October 9, 2007.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

Santa Clara First Baptist Church, 3111 Benton Street: Request for a Special Permit to allow for an outdoor pageant from December 6-10, 2007. Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.

WRITTEN PETITIONS:

Pepperwood Neighborhood Association: Concerns regarding the proposed land use at 900 Kiely Boulevard (former Kaiser Permanante Hospital).
WRITTEN PETITION

Staff Recommendation: Note and file the written petition. City evaluation of the project pending developer's application.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

Planning Commission - Minutes of November 14, 2007: Request to note and file.
Historical and Landmarks Commission - Minutes of November 1, 2007: Request to note and file.
*Approval to add 1410 Santa Clara Street to the City's List of Architecturally/Historically Significant Properties and to execute a Mills Act Contract for the property.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

Marshall Rand: Comments of concern regarding the Senior Center staff.
REPORT

Kathy Tibodeaux: Comments regarding the notification radius for the Fairfield Development Project.

Michelle Ryan: Questions regarding the San Francisco 49ers Stadium proposal.

REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

Approval of an Agreement with RMC Water and Environment for the Sanitary Sewer Hydraulic Modeling Support Project in an amount not to exceed $107,300; authorization for appropriation of funds and acceptance of estimated revenue related to the project; and authorization for the City Manager to make minor, non-substantive modifications, if necessary.

BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

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

Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Neighborhood - University Relations Committee: Request to note and file the Minutes of October 29, 2007.
* Direct the City Manager to look into zoning options to address student housing/boarding homes.

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set December 4, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment); and a Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code 54957.6; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Employee Organization(s): Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1171 and Unit #9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Caroline Sequiera (Santa Clara resident since 1916) to Tuesday evening, December 4, 2007 at 4:00 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 scheduled regular meeting.

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

November 27, 2007

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

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

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

October 23, 2007.
October 30, 2007 - Special Meeting

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

Informational Memo: Change of Discussion Topics for December 4, 2007 and December 11, 2007 City Council/Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole" Special Meetings to Present Information Related to the San Francisco 49ers Stadium Proposal.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set December 4, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment)

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, December 4, 2007 at 4:00 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 scheduled regular meeting.

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

November 27, 2007

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

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

October 23, 2007.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, December 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

November 20, 2007

4:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
and
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Employee Organization(s):
Unit #1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association IAFF, Local 1171
Unit # 9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
REPORT

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

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

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Joint Council/Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole" Tax Increment Study: Update for North of Bayshore Redevelopment Project Area and Municipal Bond Overview.
REPORT

Approval to set joint Council/Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole" meetings for December 4, 2007, December 11, 2007 and December 18, 2007 to present information pertaining to the San Francisco 49ers stadium proposal.
Correspondence received regarding the San Francisco 49ers stadium proposal as of October 31, 2007.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, November 27, 2007 at 5:00 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 scheduled regular meeting.

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

November 20, 2007

4:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)

REPORT

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

ROLL CALL:

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

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Joint Council/Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole" Tax Increment Study: Update for North of Bayshore Redevelopment Project Area and Municipal Bond Overview.
REPORT

Approval to set joint Council/Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole" meetings for December 4, 2007, December 11, 2007 and December 18, 2007 to present information pertaining to the San Francisco 49ers stadium proposal.
Correspondence received regarding the San Francisco 49ers stadium proposal as of October 31, 2007.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, November 27, 2007 at 5:00 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 scheduled regular meeting.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

November 13, 2007

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
and
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6;
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee);
Employee Organization(s):
Unit # 1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association IAFF, Local 1171
Unit # 9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]

REPORT

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

October 9, 2007.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Presentation to Santa Clara University and Members of their Solar Decathlon Team, Third Place Winners in the International Competition.
REPORT

Introduction of a draft Resolution Amending Rate Schedules for Electric Utility Service for all Classes of Customers and set December 4, 2007 for final adoption of the Resolution.
Fiscal Year 2006-07 Transfer to General Contingency Fund Reserves for Working Capital (Emergency Reserve) and Capital Projects.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

Set City Council/Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole" Special Meeting on November 20, 2007 pertaining to the San Francisco 49ers Stadium proposal to present an update on the Redevelopment Agency's Tax Increment Study for the North Bayshore Area and the University (Downtown) Area and a basic overview of bond financing.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Departmental Reports

Approval of the use of City Water Utility forces for installation of facilities at 2855 Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Approval of the use of City Solar Utility forces for the installation of facilities at 890 Circle Drive.
Acceptance of a donation from Geannie Morgan in the amount of $200 to help support the Senior Center Case Management Program and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Acceptance of a donation from Barbara Harvey in the amount of $200 to help support the Senior Center Case Management Program and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Acceptance of a donation from Alfred Ernest in the amount of $100 to help support the Senior Center Case Management Program and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Adoption of a Resolution approving the execution of the amended and restated Northern California Power Agency Joint Powers Agreement.
Approval of the use of City Electric forces for the installation at various locations.
Adoption of a Resolution terminating the California Public Entity Insurance Authority (CPEIA) Joint Powers Agreement.
Adoption of a Resolution establishing a Disabled Parking Zone in front of 2508 Borax Drive.
Adoption of a Resolution ordering the vacation of the underground electric easement located at 1350 Duane Avenue [APN 224-08-146; S.C. 17,772 (2006-07)] to Inland Western Santa Clara 1350 Duane, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company and authorize the recordation thereof.
Approval and authorization to publish the proposed January 2008 Mission City SCENES .
Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for the month of September 2007.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for Central Park Lake Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project (CE 06-07-08) and authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications, if necessary and authorize the advertisement of bids.
Approval to purchase Special Liability Insurance Program (SLIP) with Everest Indemnity Insurance Company for Liability Insurance Coverage for the Grizzly Hydroelectric Project for the period of October 29, 2007 through September 29, 2008 for an annual premium of $58,986.83.
Adoption of a Resolution finding and determining the need for modifications to the 2006 International Fire Code; pass to print an Ordinance that adopts the 2006 International Fire Code with amendments as the 2007 Santa Clara Municipal Fire and Environmental Code; and set November 27, 2007 for a Public Hearing for the final adoption of the 2007 Santa Clara Municipal Fire and Environmental Code Ordinance.
Approval of the Housing Rehabilitation Program Procedural Manual used for administering the Neighborhood Conservation and Improvement Program.
Acceptance of the Financial Status Reports for September 30, 2007.
Acceptance of the Santa Clara Convention Center and Convention Visitors Bureau Year End and Fourth Quarter Activity Report.
Approval to publish the Notice of Availability of Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Act Funding in the media and to distribute the City of Santa Clara Application for 2008-09 Funding.
Adoption of a Resolution establishing a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Camino Drive and Alviso Street.
Approval of the rebate of residential Solar Electric System Permit Fees from the Public Benefits Fund in an estimated annual amount of $10,000.

Agreements

Approval of a Hardware and Software Maintenance Agreement with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. for maintenance of licensed software and hardware at Central Park Library in the amount of $55,359 for the 2007-08 budget year and an annual amount not to exceed $60,000, subject to budget appropriations.
Approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with Sungard Energy Systems, Inc. for ACES scheduling support for the Electric Power Trading Division in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Approval of Call No. 07-1 with Structure Consulting Group, LLC for nMarket Settlement Software Upgrades to support Silicon Valley Power (Electric Department) in an amount not to exceed $55,660.
Approval of an Agreement with Prodis Associates Architects for Architectural Design Services for the International Swim Center Pool Remodel Project in an amount not to exceed $128,000.
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Dyett and Bhatia related to the comprehensive update of the City's General Plan in an amount not to exceed $1,733,585.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Plans and Specifications for the Santa Clara Convention Center Ballroom Expansion Construction (CE 07-08-03).
Status of the BART Extension Project and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) funded Station Area Plan Study.
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) Request for State Approval of an Airport Noise Variance (Extension).
New Website Domain Name for City of Santa Clara.
Transmittal of the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program Executive Summary - FY 2006-07 Annual Report.
Continuance of the Public Hearing for the Update of the Agency's Implementation Plan to the April 15, 2008 Redevelopment Agency Meeting.

Minutes to Note and File

Senior Advisory Commission - October 22, 2007.
Parks and Recreation Commission - October 16, 2007.
Cultural Advisory Commission - August 6, 2007.
Cultural Advisory Commission - October 1, 2007.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

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)

Housing and Community Needs Assessment for Fiscal Year 2008-09 Annual Consolidated Plan for the use of Federal Entitlement Funds.
Approval of a Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Premier Recycle for hauling industrial refuse and recyclables through December 2008.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

Planning Commission - Minutes of October 24, 2007: Request to note and file.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

Erlinda Estrada: Comments regarding North of Bayshore Redevelopment Area.
REPORT

REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

Approval of appropriation and estimated revenue in the amount of $65,801 from Transportation Development Act Funds to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements 2007-2010 Transportation Development Act Project.
Acceptance and appropriation of the California State Library Grant funds to the Santa Clara City Library Early Learning with Families Program.
Acceptance and appropriation of the California Department of Education Grant funds to the Santa Clara City Library Even Start Family Literacy Program.

BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

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

Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set November 20, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment)
Set November 27, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment)

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Ken Jones (served as Bond Counsel and legal advisor to the City on numerous issues) and Theresa C. Silva (mother to City employee, Terri Kolstad, Office Specialist IV, Santa Clara Police Department and mother-in-law to Council Member Pat Kolstad) t o Tuesday evening, November 20, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. for a joint Council/Redevelopment Agency Committee of the Whole Special Meeting to present information pertaining to the San Francisco 49ers Stadium Proposal; and to November 27, 2007 at 5:00 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 scheduled regular meeting.

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

November 13, 2007

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

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

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

October 9, 2007.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

Set City Council/Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole" Special Meeting on November 20, 2007 pertaining to the San Francisco 49ers Stadium proposal to present an update on the Redevelopment Agency's Tax Increment Study for the North Bayshore Area and the University (Downtown) Area and a basic overview of bond financing.

NEW BUSINESS:

Approval of the Plans and Specifications for the Santa Clara Convention Center Ballroom Expansion Construction (CE 07-08-03) and authorize the Executive Director to make minor modifications, if necessary and authorize the advertisement for bids.
Approval to continue the Update of the Agency's Implementation Plan to the April 15, 2008 Redevelopment Agency Meeting.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set November 20, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment)
Set November 27, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment)

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, November 20, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. for a joint Council/Redevelopment Agency Committee of the Whole Special Meeting to present information pertaining to the San Francisco 49ers Stadium Proposal; and to November 27, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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

November 13, 2007

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

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

October 9, 2007.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

T o Tuesday evening, November 27, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the scheduled regular meeting.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

October 30, 2007

SPECIAL MEETING
5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment); and a Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Employee Organization(s): Unit No. 1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association IAFF, Local 1171 and Unit No. 9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees.

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, November 13, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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

October 30, 2007

SPECIAL MEETING
5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

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

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, November 13, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

October 23, 2007

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
and
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Employee Organization(s): Unit No. 1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association IAFF, Local 1171
Unit No. 9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]

REPORT

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

September 25, 2007.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Presentation by State Senator Elaine Alquist on state and local issues.
REPORT

Joint Council and Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole": Acceptance of the presentation of the structure and functions of a Stadium Authority for a proposed San Francisco 49ers stadium in the City of Santa Clara and direct the City Manager to include this analysis in the accumulated body of materials and information being used in the Stadium Feasibility Study.
Presentation of the Electric Utility Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Results.
REPORT

Santa Clara Green Power receives prestigious U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy Green Power Leadership Award for the second year in a row.
REPORT

Acceptance of the First Quarter Status Report for Council Principles and Priorities for 2007-2009; and set January 22, 2008 for the next quarterly status report.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Departmental Reports

Approval to join the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) for assistance in completing City operations, community and regional greenhouse gas inventories.
Approval of the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
Acceptance of work performed by Earl Ince Corporation for Site 6755 SOP 11,283 Tract 9632 - Public Improvements located at 1030-1040 Helen Avenue (APN 213-35-042 through 051) and authorization to record the Notice of Completion.
Adoption of a Resolution ordering the vacation of underground electric easements at 2580 Homestead Road (APN 294-19-055; S.C. 18,225) to Alliance 2580, LP and authorize the recordation thereof.
Note and File the Departmental Activity Report for the month of August 2007.
Adoption of a Resolution ordering the vacation of an underground electric easement located at 2255 Gianera Street (APN 104-06-047; S.C. 18,272) to Silicon Valley Habitat For Humanity, Inc.; and authorize the recordation thereof.
Approval of the revised Electric Department Local Resource Adequacy Requirements Policy.
Pass to Print the Digital Infrastructure and Video Communications Act (DIVCA) Ordinance, which would ensure that the City retains its authority to maintain control as the lead agency to formulate administrative rules and regulations governing the performance of work by communications providers in all areas of public right-of-way; and Pass to Print an Ordinance adopting the rules and regulations governing street openings in streets and public ways in the City of Santa Clara and repeals Resolution No. 6216.

Agreements

Approval to execute the Communications Equipment Installation and Street Opening Permit Agreement with CCI Communication Specialists dba CCI Telecommunications, Inc.
Approval of a Call Agreement with PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc. and Call No. 07-01, in an amount not to exceed $255,000, for services to construct and install poles for re-location of 60kV transmission lines from Brokaw Substation to Coleman Avenue tie-in.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 of the Services Agreement with Thermal Mechanical, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $170,000, to provide maintenance, repair and parts to HVAC equipment for the Electric Department.
Approval of a Call Agreement and Call No. 07-01 with Soudi Consultants, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for Protection Studies for existing generation and substation facilities.
Approval of a Call Agreement with Electrical Distribution Design, Inc. and Call No. 07-01, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for services to integrate data and build an electrical distribution system model.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Environmental Best Practices - Santa Clara is Making A Green City Greener.
2007 "All Fired Up" Sculpture Exhibition and Opening Reception Sunday, October 28, 2007 from 2-4 p.m. at City Hall.
Active Over 50 Magazine Features Santa Clara's Senior Center.
Status of Green Building Standards for the City of Santa Clara.
Article Published in the "Journal of Chemical Education" Profiles Fire Department Hazardous Materials Administrator Dr. David Parker.

Minutes to Note and File

Youth Commission - September 11, 2007.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

ITEMS SET FOR HEARING:

Cancellation of scheduled public hearing set for October 23, 2007 to consider the pre-award of funds in fiscal year 2008-2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Quetzal House Rehabilitation Project.
Approval of a Tentative Parcel Map for 1278 and 1298 Warburton Avenue to subdivide one parcel with two existing single family homes into two separate properties (PLN2007-06621).

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

Board of Library Trustees - Minutes of October 1, 2007: Request to note and file.
* Approval of the Policy for Public Rules of Conduct.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

Steve Hazel: Comments regarding the Council reconsideration policy and general comments of concern.

Michelle Ryan: General comments against the proposed San Francisco 49er stadium.

REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

Appointment of one Councilmember as the City's representative on the County of Santa Clara Comprehensive Expressway Planning Study Policy Advisory Board (PAB) as a regular member, and also appoint one Councilmember as an alternate member.

BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

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

Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set November 13, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee): Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment)

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Robert Parker (father to Dave Parker, Hazardous Materials Administrator, Fire Department), Laverne "Vern" Silva (native Santa Claran and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 30 years) and Wilmot Joseph Nicholson aka W.J. "Bill" Nicholson (former City Council Member) to Tuesday evening, October 30, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to November 13, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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

October 23, 2007

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

REPORT

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

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

September 23, 2007.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Joint Council and Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole": Acceptance of the presentation of the structure and functions of a Stadium Authority for a proposed San Francisco 49ers stadium in the City of Santa Clara and direct the City Manager to include this analysis in the accumulated body of materials and information being used in the Stadium Feasibility Study.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set November 13, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, October 30, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to November 13, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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

October 23, 2007

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

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

September 25, 2007.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, November 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

October 9, 2007

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property
(provisions, price and terms of payment)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
and
Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee)
Employee Organization(s): Unit No. 1 - Santa Clara Firefighters Association IAFF, Local 1171
Unit No. 9B - Unclassified Fire Management Employees
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
REPORT

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

September 11, 2007.
September 18, 2007 - Adjourned Meeting.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara presentation to the City acknowledging City assistance with the move to the new hospital.
REPORT

Presentation by AT&T on Update of Project Lightspeed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

Approval to set October 23, 2007 for a Joint Council and Redevelopment Agency "Committee of the Whole" meeting to review the proposed Stadium Authority structure and function as it pertains to owning and operating a stadium facility.
Approval of a consulting contract amendment with Goldfarb Lipman for legal, redevelopment law, land use, and negotiating expertise to assist staff in the San Francisco 49er Stadium Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $90,000; and approval of a consulting contract amendment with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. for fiscal and economic land use issues, economic benefits analysis and stadium financing options analysis to assist staff in the San Francisco 49er Stadium Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $95,000.
Correspondence received regarding the proposed San Francisco 49er football stadium as of September 30, 2007.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Departmental Reports

Approval for the publication of the proposed December 2007 Mission City SCENES.
Set November 13, 2007 for a Public Hearing to obtain citizen's views on the City's Housing and Community Development needs for the FY2008-09 Annual Consolidated Plan and to authorize the publication of the notice.
Approval of the Stipulations with Request for Award to settle the claim for injury sustained by Lance Michaelis, deceased Driver/Engineer.
Approval to set the salary of Recruit Police Officer Elizabeth Oliveira at Step 5, Salary Plan A, Grade 31.
Approval to donate surplus protective firefighting clothing to the Children's Discovery Museum in San Jose.
Approval of the modification of the job specification for Senior Electrical Estimator.
Approval to accept the donation from The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County in the amount of $2,000 to help support the Case Management Program at the Senior Center and authorize the transmittal of a letter of appreciation.
Approval to accept the donation from Rosemarie Coltrin in the amount of $500 to help support the Senior Case Management Program and authorize the transmittal of a letter of appreciation.
Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to grant one non-exclusive franchise for the hauling of industrial refuse and recyclable material, set November 13, 2007 as the hauling franchise Public Hearing and authorize the publication of the Notice of Public Hearing.
Adoption of a Resolution establishing a 24-Minute Parking Zone on the north side of Locust Street, west of Park Avenue and approval of an Amendment to Section 1(b) of Resolution No. 2282 which established a 4-Hour Parking Zone on both sides of Locust Street between Alviso Street and Park Avenue, amending to exclude the length being converted to a 24-Minute Parking Zone.
Approval of the Final Map for Tract 9928 (SAM2007-01093/PLN2007-06271) and authorize the recordation of same for the Planned Development (PD) of eight attached townhomes on an approximately 0.345-acre parcel located at 3625 Pruneridge Avenue (APN 316-10-031) for Pruneridge Villas, LLC.
Approval of the Results and Goals for the Silicon Valley Power Public Benefit Program through Fiscal Year 2006-2007 and authorize the reporting of this information to the California Energy Commission and customers.
Adoption of a Resolution establishing No Parking for Vehicles in Excess of 20 Feet in Length Zone on the north side of Norman Avenue west of Bassett Street and on the south side of Norman Avenue west of Basset Street.
Adoption of a Resolution establishing a Disabled Parking Zone in front of 1320 White Drive.
Adoption of a Resolution establishing a No Parking for Vehicles of 20 Feet in Length Zone at the following locations: on both sides of Woodward Avenue, its entire length; on both sides of Nuttman Street, its entire length; on both sides of Viso Court, its entire length; on both sides of Keller Street, its entire length; and on both sides of Laurelwood Road between Keller Street and De La Cruz Blvd.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1824, repealing Section 8.40.060 "Alarm Permit Duration and Renewal" of Chapter 8.40 "False Alarm Regulation" of Title 8 "Health and Safety" of the Code of City of Santa Clara because it does not comport with current City practices.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1825, repealing Section 10.05.490 "Use of Streets to Advertise to the Public and Private Sale of a Vehicle" of Chapter 10.05 "Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations" of Title 10 "Vehicles and Traffic" of the Code of the City of Santa Clara to avoid infringing on its citizens' First Amendment rights.

Agreements

Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Consultant Services with Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey for the Central Park Pedestrian Bridge Project for additional services of $7,003, total amount of service agreement not to exceed $87,958.
Approval of an agreement for the 2007-08 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter Maintenance Project with the lowest responsive bidder, Valley Concrete, in the amount of $184,607.50 and to authorize the City Manager to execute change orders in connection with this project not to exceed $18,460.
Approval of Call No. 07-1, Call No. 07-2 and Call No. 07-3 with 180 Connect, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $750,000 in support of the Fiber Optic Enterprise.
Approval of a Call Agreement with MTH Engineers, Inc. and Call No. 07-01 in a not to exceed amount of $344,355 for the Engineering and Design of Palm Substation.
Approval to waive the setting and noticing a public hearing and to execute an Agreement and Covenant Running with the Land with Marvell Technologies, Inc. to maintain a non-standard driveway approach at 5488 Marvell Lane along Old Mountain View-Alviso Road (APN 104-52-023; S.C. 18,211) and authorization for recordation of the Agreement.
Approval to execute the Services Agreement with Robert A. Bothman, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $202,800 for replacement of the Washington Ball Park Lighting System.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Proclamation issued to Daniel Contreras, Street Maintenance Worker of the Street Department, for more than 35 years of service.
League of California Cities 2007 Annual Conference Resolutions Final Report.
General Information on the February 5, 2008 Special Municipal Election.

Minutes to Note and File

Board of Library Trustees - August 6, 2007.
Senior Advisory Commission - September 24, 2007.
Parks and Recreation Commission - September 18, 2007.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

ABC Tree Farms: Request for a Special Permit for a Pumpkin Patch/Christmas Tree sales lot at 3590 Benton Street (PLN2007-06610) for the current year (2007). Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.
ABC Tree Farms: Request for a Special Permit for a Pumpkin Patch/Christmas Tree sales lot at 2380 Monroe Street (PLN2007-06611) for the current year (2007). Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.
Nobel Group, Inc: Request for a Special Permit to allow for an auto detailing business at 2585 El Camino Real (PLN2007-06591). Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.

ITEMS SET FOR HEARING:

Approval of a Tentative Parcel Map for 790 Park Court and 77 Alviso Street to subdivide one parcel with two existing single family homes into two separate properties (PLN2007-06569).

BIDS AND PROPOSALS:

Award of contract for the Traffic Signal Installation at Washington Street and Newhall Street and at Agnew Road At-grade Crossing (CE 06-07-07) to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Beltramo Electric, Inc. in the amount of $333,418 and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders in connection with this project.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

Planning Commission - Minutes of September 26, 2007: Request to note and file.
Senior Advisory Commission - Minutes of August 27, 2007: Request to note and file.
*Recommendation to continue the previously approved "Guest Policy" for the Senior Center Fitness and Pool Facilities, which includes a $10.00 daily fee for non-resident seniors who must be accompanied by a senior resident.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: