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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

July 8, 2008

5:30 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)
and
6:00 p.m.
Reception Lobby Area
Interviews to Fill One Vacancy on the
Historical and Landmarks Commission
REPORT


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

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


  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

  2. ROLL CALL:

  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    1. June 10, 2008.
      MINUTES

  4. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

    1. Continuance of the public hearing for the rezoning application for 1575 Pomeroy Avenue (PLN2007-06781) to the August 26, 2008 Council meeting.
      (See Items Set for Hearing below - Agenda Item 8.A.)
      REPORT

  5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

    1. Appointment to fill one vacancy on the Historical and Landmarks Commission for term ending June 30, 2012.
      REPORT

    2. Interviews and appointment to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2012.
      REPORT

  6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

    1. 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.)

  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 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.]

    1. Departmental Reports

      1. Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for May 2008.
        REPORT

      2. Approval to renew the Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy with California State Association of Counties Excess Insurance Authority in an amount not to exceed $458,075
        REPORT

      3. Approval for the use of City Solar Utility forces for installation of facilities at 2039 Brown Court.
        REPORT

      4. Approval for use of City Water Utility forces for the installation of facilities at 277 Rodonovan Drive.
        REPORT

      5. Acceptance of the Financial Status Reports for May 31, 2008.
        REPORT

      6. Approval of a policy premiums payment in the amount of $153,450 for Boiler and Machinery Insurance coverage for the Donald Von Raesfeld (DVR) Power Plant and authorize the City Manager to execute all documentation necessary to secure the Boiler and Machinery Insurance policy for coverage from July 1, 2008 to July 1, 2009.
        REPORT

      7. Approval to execute the City Master Property Insurance and Excess Boiler and Machinery Insurance Policy from July 1, 2008 to July 1, 2009 and of a premium payment to Alliant Insurance Services in the amount of $400,461.
        REPORT

      8. Authorization to publish the September 2008 Mission City SCENES .
        REPORT

      9. Approval of the revision in the eligibility requirement of the Championship Team Trust Fund to either require that groups be from a Santa Clara school or have at least 50% of the students who are residents of the City.
        REPORT

      10. 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 both sides of French Street, north of Monroe Street.
        REPORT
        RESOLUTION

      11. Acceptance of the public improvements performed by Nexgen Builders, Inc. for Site 6772, SOP 11,423 located at 3600 Pruneridge Avenue and authorization to record a Notice of Completion.
        REPORT

      12. Acceptance of the public improvements performed by Shea Homes Limited Partnership for Site 6845, SOP 11,747, Tract 9829 located at 1655 Scott Boulevard and authorization to record a Notice of Completion.
        REPORT

      13. 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 both sides of Montgomery Drive, the entire length.
        REPORT
        RESOLUTION

      14. Refer to the City Manager to prepare a summary report on countywide programs for homelessness for informational purposes and for the report to be presented at the September 30, 2008 Council meeting as a result of the Council Principles and Priorities mid-year update held on April 8, 2008.
        REPORT

      15. Approval for the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
        REPORT

    2. Agreements

      1. Approval of a Software Service Agreement (SA 001629-000) with Motorola Incorporated , in an amount not to exceed $ 95 , 169, to provide continued software support for the Communications' Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System.
        REPORT
        AGREEMENT

      2. Approval of Call No. 08-3 with PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $123,370, for the replacement of four transmission poles and one distribution pole at various locations within the City.
        REPORT
        CALL

      3. Approval of an Agreement for Services with Nalco Company, in an amount not to exceed $350,000, for water treatment services at the Donald Von Raesfeld (DVR) Power Plant.
        REPORT
        AGREEMENT

      4. Approval of a Hardware and Software Maintenance Agreement with Innovative Interfaces Inc., in the amount of $58,374, for maintenance of licensed software and hardware at Central Park Library for Fiscal Year 2008-09 and an annual amount not to exceed $60,000, subject to budget appropriations.
        REPORT
        AGREEMENT

      5. Approval of an Electric Service Agreement with Owens Corning Sales, LLC for the purchase of electricity on a long-term basis in exchange for certain discounted rates.
        REPORT
        AGREEMENT

      6. Approval of Call No. 08-1 with Cintra Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $385,230, to support the electric utility's marketing and communications needs.
        REPORT
        CALL

      7. Approval to execute Call No. 08-2 with NexLevel Information Technology, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $179,065, to extend consulting services for project development and overall coordination of an implementation plan for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project.
        REPORT
        CALL

      8. Approval to execute Call No. 08-3 with NexLevel Information Technology, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $70,500, to provide consulting services for subject matter expert to assist in development of a Request for Proposal and Implementation Plan for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project.
        REPORT
        CALL

      9. Approval of an Agreement for Services with ARB, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $300,000, to provide Department of Transportation Gas Pipeline Maintenance and Repair Tasks at the Donald Von Raesfeld(DVR) Power Plan.
        REPORT
        AGREEMENT

      10. Approval of Call 08-2 with 180 Connect Inc., in an amount not to exceed $19,260, for performance of a Signal Strength Study of the MetroFi Wireless Communications Network.
        REPORT
        CALL

      11. Approval of the Commercial Property Lease Agreement with Owens-Corning Insulating Systems, LLC, in the amount of $1.00, for a 20-year lease of the Fiberglass Substation property.
        REPORT
        AGREEMENT

    3. Reports for Information and Possible Action

      1. Agreement for Services between Edwards Service and t he Redevelopment Agency for the Santa Clara Convention Center fire alarm system replacement.
        REPORT

      2. Update on Silicon Valley Power (SVP) Energy Innovator Award Winners.
        REPORT

    4. Minutes to Note and File


    5. Routine Written Petitions for Approval

      1. Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Group : Approval of the Timpani Criterium Bicycle Race on August 3 , 200 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Betsy Ross Drive, Bunker Hill Lane, Patrick Henry Drive and Old Mountain View-Alviso Road. Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions and execution of a Right-of-Entry License Agreement.
        REPORT
        AGREEMENT

  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. Continuance of the public hearing for the rezoning application for 1575 Pomeroy Avenue (PLN2007-06781) to the August 26, 2008 Council meeting.
      (See Continuances above - Agenda Item 4.A.)

    2. Jennifer Renk - Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, LLP: Appeal of the Planning Commission actions to approve a height variance for the new roller coaster ride at California's Great America Theme Park and adopt a Resolution of findings to uphold the approval granting the variance request (PLN2008-06835).
      REPORT
      RESOLUTION

  9. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

    1. Subdivision Committee - Minutes of May 12, 2008: Request to note and file.
      * Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide the site for condominium purposes with each building to be a single condominium unit and the remainder of the property (including the parking structure) to be a common lot at 2350 Mission College Boulevard (PLN2007-06720 - 2350 Mission Investors, LLC).
      MINUTES

    2. International Exchange Commission - Minutes of April 1, 2008: Request to note and file.
      MINUTES
      1. Approval of the use of $1,110 from the Fiscal Year 2008-09 City Manager's contractual services account to be used to reimburse the Sister Cities Association for the attendance of a student representative to the Sister City International Youth Conference.
        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. Approval of appropriation of Library Transaction Based Reimbursement funds in the amount of $352,500 for the purchase of library materials.
      REPORT

    2. Authorization for the City Manager to enter into contract negotiations with Stevens Creek Disposal & Recycling to provide services for the City's Residential Recycling Program.
      REPORT
      PROPOSAL

  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.

  14. REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

    1. Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

  15. CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

  16. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

    1. Set July 15, 2008 at 5:00 pm 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).
      REPORT

  17. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, July 15, 2008 at 6:00 pm in the Reception Lobby Area for Interviews for the Senior Advisory Commission and Cultural Advisory Commission and to 7:00 pm for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.






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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARA

AGENDA


July 8, 2008

5:30 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

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)


  1. ROLL CALL:

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    1. June 10, 2008.
      MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  5. NEW BUSINESS:

    1. Approval of an Agreement for Services with Edwards Service, a division Carter Brothers, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $975,000, for the Santa Clara Convention Center fire alarm system replacement.
      REPORT
      AGREEMENT

  6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

  7. REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

    1. Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

  8. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

    1. Set July 15, 2008 at 5:00 pm 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).
      REPORT

  9. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, July 15, 2008 at 7:00 pm for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.






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SPORTS AND OPEN SPACE AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

AGENDA


July 8, 2008

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

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


  1. ROLL CALL:

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    1. June 10, 2008.
      MINUTES

  3. CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  5. NEW BUSINESS:

    1. Approval to execute the City Master Property Insurance and Excess Boiler and Machinery Insurance Policy from July 1, 2008 to July 1, 2009 and of a premium payment to Alliant Insurance Services in the amount of $400,461.
      REPORT

  6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

  7. REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

    1. Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

  8. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

  9. ADJOURNMENT:

    1. To Tuesday evening, July 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.






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