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Summary of July 15, 2008
Summary of July 8, 2008
Summary of June 17, 2008
Summary of June 10, 2008
Summary of May 27, 2008
Summary of May 20, 2008

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

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

July 15, 2008

5:00 pm
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
6:00 pm
Reception Lobby Area
Interviews to Fill One Vacancy on the
Senior Advisory Commission
and
Interviews to Fill Vacancies on the
Cultural Advisory 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)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

June 17, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Presentation of the 2008 American Public Power Association Energy Innovator Award to the Santa Clara Silicon Valley Power.
REPORT

Acknowledgement of City Assistance for Arts Walk Santa Clara 2007.
REPORT

Appointment to fill a vacancy on the Senior Advisory Commission for the term ending June 30, 2012.
Appointments to fill vacancies on the Cultural Advisory Commission for the partial term ending June 30, 2011 and full terms ending June 30, 2012.
Appointment to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2012.
Acceptance of the Fourth Quarter Status Report for the Council Principles and Priorities for 2007-09; and set October 28, 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:

[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

Set August 26, 2008 for a public hearing to consider the Agreement with Fourth Avenue, LLC to maintain two non-standard driveway approaches at 550 Moreland Way and authorization to notice the hearing (APN 097-08-109; S.C. 18,301).
Approval for the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
Approval of the revised job description for Budget & Treasury Division Manager.
Adoption of a Resolution establishing a Disabled Parking zone in front of 1332 White Drive.
Approval of the plans and specifications for the Removal of Barriers to the Physically Challenged FY 2008-09 and authorization to make minor modifications and to advertise for bids (CE 08-09-01).
Acceptance of the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce and Convention-Visitors Bureau Tourism Improvement District Annual Report for the 2007-08 Fiscal Year.
Set August 19, 2008 for a public hearing for adoption of a Resolution confirming the report on the cost of weed abatement and making assessment to pay the related costs and expenses in conjunction with the 2008 Weed Abatement Program and authorization to publish the notice of the hearing.
Set August 26, 2008 for a Public Hearing for consideration of the Mitigated Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment #68 and Rezoning Application for 2585 El Camino Real.
Authorization to delegate authority to the City Manager to approve plans and specifications, approve agreements and accept projects between July 16, 2008 to August 18, 2008 and for direction to the City Manager to submit a report on projects and agreements approved and projects accepted at the August 19, 2008 Council meeting.
Approval to execute the Release of Interest releasing the City's interest in 2211 Lawson Lane and authorization to record the Release (APN 224-44-016; S.C. 18,316).
Approval to execute a Loan Agreement and related documents between July 16, 2008 to August 18, 2008 in an amount not to exceed an additional $315,000, bringing the total Agency funding commitment to $4,955,000, for financing the Belovida Senior Apartment Project (1828-1878 Main Street).

Agreements

Approval of the Affordable Housing Agreement with Lick Mill Creek Apartments, LP for provision of 13 below market rate apartments as a condition of approval of the Mansion Grove Apartment Expansion Project located at 502 Mansion Grove Drive.
Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Littler Mendelson in an amount not to exceed an additional $80,000 in the fiscal year 2008-09, bringing the total amount to $160,000, to provide advice and representation with personnel issues, supporting labor services and other legal assistance.
Approval of Amendment 1 (Term of Contract and General Power Contract Provisions) to the Western Area Power Administration Contract 03-SNR-00568 for maintenance services for electrical generation, transmission and/or related facilities on an as-needed basis.
Approval of an Agreement with Vision Internet Providers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $95,708 for redesign of the City websites and a Web Content Management System.
Approval of an Agreement (Covenant Running with the Land) with LKK Properties, LLC to defer the installation of City standard sidewalk along the Laurelwood Road frontage of 590 Laurelwood Road until called for by the City and authorization to record the Agreement (APN 101-13-010; SC 18,305).
Adoption of a Resolution approving the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the City of Redding and the Modesto Irrigation District forming the M-S-R Energy Authority, approving the issuance by the Authority of not to exceed $1.8 billion of Gas Revenue Bonds, authorizing the City Manager to appoint the Director of Electric Utility as Santa Clara's representative to the M-S-R Energy Authority Commission and the City's representative on the M-S-R Public Power Agency Commission (Alternate Commissioner) and approving the form and execution of the Long-term Gas Supply Agreement with the Authority and certain Santa Clara-related portions of an Official Statement and authorizing related actions and matters.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Franklin Square Street Dance on August 1, 2008.
San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant's Master Plan Community Advisory Group to Include two Santa Clara Residents.

Minutes to Note and File

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

Triton Museum of Art : Approval to install two outdoor banners at 1505 Warburton Avenue (PLN2008-07153) . Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to conditions .
Jumping for Joy: Request for $4,800 in matching Championship Team Funding for travel to Orlando, Florida, for the U.S. Jump Rope National Championship competition which took place on June 25-30, 2008. Staff Recommendation: Approval subject to the execution of a Contribution Agreement.

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)

Adoption of a Resolution approving the Annual Report in connection with Traffic Mitigation Assessment District No. 1988-1 Report for Fiscal Year 2008-09 and confirming an assessment for that fiscal year.

WRITTEN PETITIONS:

Larry Monette, President of the Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) of California, Mission City Chapter No. 061 : Request to approve an increase in the health insurance reimbursement of the "2001 Retiree Plan" retirees up to the level of a current employee/retiree. Staff recommendation: Note and file the written petition.
REPORT

Letter received by Mr. Monette dated July 9, 2008.
WRITTEN PETITION
Correspondence received as of July 11, 2008.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

Parks and Recreation Commission - Minutes of June 17, 2008: Request to note and file.
*Approval of the Park Family request to place a bench with a memorial plaque in Maywood Park and authorization to work with the Commission to review the wording.
Historical and Landmarks Commission - Minutes of May 1, 2008: Request to note and file:
* Recommendation to deny the request for a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for 1075 Madison Street.
* Recommendation for approval of a historic designation and Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for 564 Jefferson Street.

MINUTES

Staff report in support of Commission's recommendation to deny the application for a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for 1075 Madison Street.
REPORT
AGREEMENT

Letter received from John D'Ambrosio, property owner, dated July 1, 2008.
WRITTEN PETITION

Staff report in support of Commission's recommendation to approve the application for a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for 564 Jefferson Street with property owners Kurt and Kim Chrestenson.

Planning Commission - Minutes of June 25, 2008: Request to note and file.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

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

Kirk Vartan: Comments expressing concerns and a general update of the housing project located at 90 North Winchester Boulevard (former Bay Area Reseach Extension Center project site).

John Azevedo: Comments expressing concerns and a general update of the housing project located at 90 North Winchester Boulevard (former Bay Area Reseach Extension Center project site).

BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

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

Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

Mayor Mahan: Comments regarding APPA Conference in New Orleans; announced Santa Clara Street Dance on August 1, 2008; and recognized the Boy Scout Troop in attendance at the Council meeting.

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set August 19, 2008 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 regarding 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 W. Hansen (member of Lyons Club since 1974) and Dave Powers (owner and founder of David J. Powers Associates, Inc.) to Tuesday evening, August 19, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 and to 7:00 pm 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

July 15, 2008

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

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

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

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

June 17, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Authorization to delegate authority to the Executive Director to approve plans and specifications, approve agreements and accept projects between July 16, 2008 to August 18, 2008 and for direction to the Executive Director to submit a report on projects and agreements approved and projects accepted at the August 19, 2008 Agency meeting.
Approval to execute a Loan Agreement and related documents between July 16, 2008 to August 18, 2008 in an amount not to exceed an additional $315,000, bringing the total Agency funding commitment to $4,955,000, for financing the Belovida Senior Apartment Project (1828-1878 Main Street) and approve the transfer of $315,000 from the Redevelopment Agency Unallocated Housing Set-Aside fund (account 910-9041-80010-9100) as additional appropriation to the Belovida Senior Apartment Project (account 910-5545-80300-9185).

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set August 19, 2008 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 regarding 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, August 19, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 and to 7:00 pm 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

July 15, 2008

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

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

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

June 17, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, August 19, 2008 at 7:00 pm for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

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)
[NO REPORTABLE ACTION]
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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

June 10, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

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.)

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Appointment to fill one vacancy on the Historical and Landmarks Commission for term ending June 30, 2012.
Interviews and appointment to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2012.

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

Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for May 2008.
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
Approval for the use of City Solar Utility forces for installation of facilities at 2039 Brown Court.
Approval for use of City Water Utility forces for the installation of facilities at 277 Rodonovan Drive.
Acceptance of the Financial Status Reports for May 31, 2008.
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.
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.
Authorization to publish the September 2008 Mission City SCENES .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Approval for the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.

Agreements

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Approval of Call No. 08-1 with Cintara Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $385,230, to support the electric utility's marketing and communications needs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Fiberglas Substation property.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Agreement for Services between Edwards Service and the Redevelopment Agency for the Santa Clara Convention Center fire alarm system replacement.
Update on Silicon Valley Power (SVP) Energy Innovator Award Winners.

Minutes to Note and File

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

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.

ITEMS SET FOR HEARING:

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.)

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).

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

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).
International Exchange Commission - Minutes of April 1, 2008: Request to note and file.
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

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

Bob Walker: Comments expressing concerns regarding the housing project at 90 North Winchester Boulevard (former Bay Area Research Extension Center project site).
WRITTEN PETITION

James Rowen: Comments regarding general uses of stadium facilities.

Kirk Vartan: Comments expressing concerns and a general update of the housing project located at 90 North Winchester Boulevard (former Bay Area Reseach Extension Center project site).
WRITTEN PETITION

REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

Approval of appropriation of Library Transaction Based Reimbursement funds in the amount of $352,500 for the purchase of library materials.
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.

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 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).

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, July 15, 2008 at 5:00 pm for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to 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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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA

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)
[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:

June 10, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

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.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

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).

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, July 15, 2008 at 5:00 pm for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 and to 7:00 pm 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

July 8, 2008

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

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

June 10, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

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.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, July 15, 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

June 17, 2008

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

6:00 p.m.
Reception Lobby Area
Interviews to Fill Two Vacancies on the
Board of Library Trustees

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:

May 20, 2008.
May 27, 2008 - Special Meeting.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

Reschedule interviews of the Cultural Advisory Commission to July 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. for one (1) partial term ending June 30, 2011 and three (3) full terms ending June 30, 2012 with the deadline for application submittal on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Showcase of the Fire Department's Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Delivery Service.
REPORT

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) awards City with Best All-Around Pavement Management Program and recognition of involved City employees.
REPORT

Recognition of Outgoing Board/Commission Members.
REPORT

Recognition of outgoing 2007-08 Youth Commissioners.
REPORT

Youth Commission presentation of donation checks to Next Door and Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority.
REPORT

Presentation of the City of Santa Clara/Silicon Valley Power Scholarship and Technical Grant Awards.
REPORT

Appointments to fill two vacancies on the Board of Library Trustees for the full terms ending June 30, 2012.

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 of the First Amendment to the Negotiation Agreement with the Redevelopment Agency and the San Francisco 49ers for a stadium project in Santa Clara to 1) extend the deadline for Term Sheet negotiations to February 1, 2009 and 2) contingent on an approved Term Sheet, hold a special election in 2009 sometime between June 1, 2009 and October 1, 2009.
REPORT
AMENDMENT

Correspondence received as of May 31, 2008.

Approval of a procedural policy that will call for immediate referral of all "big-box" retail proposals (new or amended use permits) in excess of 10,000 square feet within the industrial areas of the City to a Council noticed public hearing for final consideration and affirmation of the Planning Commission's action.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Departmental Reports

Approval of the Silicon Valley Power Public Benefit Programs for Fiscal Year 2008-09 through Fiscal Year 2012-13 for a total expenditure not to exceed amount of $7,000,000 for Fiscal Year 2008-09.
Approval to support Assembly Bill 844 (Berryhill and Maze), which requires junk dealers and recyclers of nonferrous metal to comply with additional record keeping and identification procedures; authorize the transmittal of a letter of support to Honorable Tom Berryhill; and authorize the City Manager to take any follow-up actions as appropriate.
Approval for the use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at 634 Scott Boulevard.
Approval of the use of City Water Forces for the development of a water facility at 1828 Main Street.
Approval of the use of City Solar Utility forces for the installation at various locations.
Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $1,300 from the Historic Preservation Society and Old Quad Residents Association from the 2007 Historic Home Tour for the City's Historic Preservation Fund and authorize the transmittal of a letter of appreciation.
Approval to negotiate and execute agreements, software licenses and related documents associated with the acquisition and operation of MetroFi wireless communications system in support of the Electric Utility's Advanced Metering Project up to a maximum of $370,000 for the acquisition and associated transfer costs.
Adoption of Resolutions 1) calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election on November 4, 2008 for the election of municipal officers, 2) requesting the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the election with the Statewide General Election, 3) adopting regulations for Candidates' Statements of Qualifications and determining to levy a share of the costs of the Statements and 4) adjusting the Political Campaign Voluntary Expenditure Limit and authorization to publish the Notice of the Election.

Agreements

Approval of a Service Agreement with Riverview Systems Group, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $115,833, for video replacement services of the current Council Chambers camera system and network support equipment.
Approval to execute Call No. 08-3 with Electrical Consultants, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for miscellaneous engineering services related to the 60kV transmission lines.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Call No. 07-1 with Structure Consulting Group, LLC to extend the term for nMarket Settlement Software Upgrades and Training to June 30, 2009.
Approval of Call No. 08-2 with Electrical Consultants, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $30,000, for steel pole evaluation and foundation design for the Palm Substation.
Approval of Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement with ACS Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (ACS) in an amount not to exceed $4,844,099.23 which allows continuation of support for Citywide and departmental computing activities including support of the City's technology infrastructure applications and business processes and authorization for the City Manager to execute amendments that do not increase the amount of the cost of the services but allow ACS to adjust services based on technology needs.
Approval of an Agreement for Services with Davey Tree Surgery Company in an amount not to exceed $623,000 for tree trimming for power line clearance.
Approval of an Agreement with the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce and Convention-Visitors Bureau in an amount not to exceed $1,446,962 for convention and visitors services for fiscal year 2008-09.
Approval of a Contribution Agreement with Triton Museum of Art in the amount of $304,800 for general operating expenses for fiscal year 2008-09.
Approval of the Community Housing Development Organization Reservation and Predevelopment Loan Agreement with Silicon Valley Habitat for Humanity to develop up to six single-family homes for sale to very low income households.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Upcoming Meeting Dates for the Comprehensive Update of the General Plan 2010-2035 Activities.

Minutes to Note and File

Parks and Recreation Commission - May 20, 2008.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

Ray Zarnegar: Request for approval of a Special Permit to allow for outdoor auto display and sales at 1456 El Camino Real for a two year period to expire on July 1, 2010(PLN2008-07103). Staff recommendation: Approval subject to conditions.
St. Anthony Council #1: Request for approval to hold a parade on July 12-13, 2008 from the S.E.S. Hall at Lafayette and Lewis Streets to the St. Clare Church on Lexington Street and for the hanging of the street banners. Staff Recommendation: Approval.

ITEMS SET FOR HEARING:

Approval of an Agreement and Covenant Running with the Land with Mission Gardens of Santa Clara Homeowners Association to maintain two non-standard driveway approaches encroaching in the public right-of-way at 4501+ Lafayette Street (APN 097-19-079 thru 114 and 097-20-119 thru 293; S.C. 18,287) and authorize the recordation of the Agreement.
Embassy Suites Hotel Appeal of the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Audit Decision.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

Planning Commission - Minutes of May 28, 2008: Request to note and file.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

Steve Hazel: Concerns regarding public interaction on the City Council.

Jack Lueder: Request for trees along San Tomas Expressway not to be removed.

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.

Informational Memo: Clarification of November 16, 2004 Mills Act Contract Voting Record for Property Owned by Council Member Dominic Caserta (936 Fremont Street, Santa Clara, CA).

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set July 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).

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Evelyn Elizabeth DiVita (Santa Clara resident and daughter of retired ) to Thursday morning, June 26, 2008 at 9:00 am in the City Hall Council Chambers for a Joint Meeting with the Mayors and Council Members of the City of Cupertino, City of Mountain View, City of Sunnyvale and the City of Santa Clara Regarding General Regional Issues and to Tuesday evening, July 8, 2008 at 5:00 pm for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 and to 7:00 pm for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

In Memory of Evelyn Elizabeth DiVita (Santa Clara resident and daughter of retired Housing Inspector Sclavo DiVita) to Thursday morning, June 26, 2008 at 9:00 am in the City Hall Council Chambers for a Joint Meeting with the Mayors and Council Members of the City of Cupertino, City of Mountain View, City of Sunnyvale and the City of Santa Clara Regarding General Regional Issues and to Tuesday evening, July 8, 2008 at 5:00 pm for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 and to 7:00 pm 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

June 17, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, 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:

May 20, 2008.
May 27, 2008 - Special Meeting.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

Approval of the First Amendment to the Negotiation Agreement with the City of Santa Clara and the San Francisco 49ers for a stadium project in Santa Clara to 1) extend the deadline for Term Sheet negotiations to February 1, 2009 and 2) contingent on an approved Term Sheet, hold a special election in 2009 sometime between June 1, 2009 and October 1, 2009.
REPORT
AMENDMENT

Correspondence received as of May 31, 2008.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set July 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, July 8, 2008 at 5:00 pm for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 and to 7:00 pm 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

June 17, 2008

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

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

May 20, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Acceptance of the Status Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 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, July 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

June 10, 2008

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

REPORT

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

May 6, 2008.
May 13, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Appointment of three residents to serve on the General Plan Steering Committee; endorse the overall General Plan Steering Committee membership; and direct the City Manager to fill the final vacancies on the Committee prior to the inaugural July 10 Committee meeting.
Direct the City Manager to release all existing covenants and not enforce the requirements of the City Code Section 17.15 (Property Development) for street improvements in annexed residential areas, such as in the South of Forest Neighborhood and other similar neighborhoods, which currently do not have the required street improvements.
1. Letter received by Bill Gissler of Santa Clarans for Fiscal Responsibility dated June 5, 2008.
  WRITTEN PETITION
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: Fiscal Year 2008-09 Annual Budget for the City of Santa Clara (City), the Redevelopment Agency (Agency) and the Sports and Open Space Authority (Authority) including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program funding.
1. Adoption of the 2008-09 Budget Principles.
2. Adoption of a Council Resolution establishing the Appropriation Limit of $276,718,902.
3. Approval of Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Budgets for the City of $68,066,879; the Agency of $23,864,390; the Authority of $75,000, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.
4. Approval of the City total budget of $556,026,423, which includes the City's Operating Budget of $487,959,544 and CIP budget of $68,066,879, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.
5. Approval of the Agency total budget of $53,584,571, which includes the CIP budget of $23,864,390, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.
6. Approval of the Authority total budget of $6,205,284, which includes the CIP budget of $75,000, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.
7. Approval of the Five Year Financial Plan 2009-10 through 2013-14, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo. The adopted Five Year Financial Plan will be included as part of the adopted Operating and Capital Improvement Project budget documents.
8. Approval to continue the contribution rate to the Redevelopment Agency Housing Fund at 30% of tax increment funds received by the Bayshore North Redevelopment Project Area instead of the State mandated 20% contribution rate.
9. Adoption of Council and Agency Resolutions determining that the use of the Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund for housing services outside of the redevelopment project areas will benefit the redevelopment project areas.
10. Adoption of an Agency Resolution determining that the planning and administrative expenses provided in the budget to be made from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund are necessary for the production, improvement or preservation of low-and moderate-income housing.
11. Approval of the use of $154,600 for police activities and programs from the Asset Seizure Trust Fund as requested by the Chief of Police.
12. Adoption of a Council Resolution establishing new/revised fees for the City Manager's Office and the Department of Public Works.
13. Adoption of a Council Resolution establishing the 2008-09 Fee Schedule, plus items noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.

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

Acceptance of the April 30, 2008 financial status reports.
Approval to set the salary for Mr. Richard Hollis and Mr. Minh Phung in the vacant Electric Utility Generation Technician positions at the salary range D1-35, step 2.
Approval for use of City Electric forces for the installation of facilities at various locations.
Approval for use of City Solar Utility forces for installation of facilities at various locations.
Approval for use of City Water forces for development of water facilities at various locations.
Note and file the Departmental Activity Report for the month of April 2008.
Approval of up to five additional police officers for Fiscal Year 2008-09 as overfill positions.
Approval and authorization to publish the proposed August 2008 Mission City SCENES.
Set July 8, 2008 for a public hearing to consider the appeal submitted by Jennifer Renk for Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP of the Planning Commission's approval of a variance for ride height in conjunction with the construction of a 111-foot high wooden roller coaster at California's Great America.
Approval of the adjusted total compensation allocations which reflect the CalPERS rate adjustment for miscellaneous employees to 16.984%, effective the pay period beginning June 29, 2008, for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245 (IBEW, Unit 3), Professional Engineers (Unit 4), Santa Clara Employees' Association (Units 5, 7, 8), American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 101 (AFSCME, Unit 6), Miscellaneous Unclassified Management Employees (Unit 9, including City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk/City Auditor), and Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees Association (Unit 10) which will result in a 0.0% total compensation increase for all affected bargaining groups and a salary increase of .31% for Professional Engineers, .30% for the Miscellaneous Unclassified Management Employees, and .29% for IBEW, AFSCME, the Employees' Association, PSNSEA.
Adoption of a Resolution to modify Section 2.4 (Evidence Required to Sustain City's Case) of the City's Code Enforcement Procedures to provide that an enforcement officer is required to appear at an administrative hearing.
Set July 8, 2008 as the Public Hearing for the rezoning application of 1575 Pomeroy Avenue (PLN2007-06781).
Approval to support Senate Bill 1625 (Corbett) to expand the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act (Bottle Bill); authorize the City Manager to transmit a letter of support to Senator Tom Torlakson and authorize the City Manager to take any follow-up actions as appropriate.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1840 which approves the Development Agreement with BRE Properties, Inc. and Taylor Morrison of California, LLC for the Marina Playa Project located at 1331-1333 Lawrence Expressway.
Authorize the publication of the Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for The Commons in the San Jose Mercury News.
Establishment of a new Consumer Price Index base of 21 7 . 4 and adoption of a Resolution adopting a revised Schedule of Tariffs for the collection and disposal of garbage, refuse and Clean Green Material by Mission Trail Waste Systems, Inc. effective billing cycle of July 200 8 .

Agreements

Approval of an Agreement with Waterproofing Associates, in an amount not to exceed $58,808, for roof replacement of the Building Maintenance Repair Shop and authorize the City Manager to make minor, non-substantive modifications, if necessary.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Steinberg Architects, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, for the Santa Clara Convention Center Ballroom Expansion project and authorize the City Manager to make minor, non-substantive modifications, if necessary.
Approval of Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement with ABM Janitorial Services, Inc (formerly OneSource Building Services, Inc.) in the amount of $500,326 for custodial services to City facilities and authorize the City Manager to make minor, non-substantive modification changes, if necessary.
Approval of a Call Agreement for Environmental and Public Health Engineering Services with Eisenburg, Olivieri & Associates, Inc. (EOA) and Call No. 08-1, in an amount not to exceed $48,600, for assistance with implementation of provision C.3 of the City's Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit (new and redevelopment requirements).
Approval of a Service Agreement with JE Architects, in an amount not to exceed $63,000, to provide architectural services for extension of the second floor at the Donald Von Raesfeld (DVR) Power Plant.
Approval of Call No. 08-3 with Milton Security Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $160,000, for network and security consulting support for the Electric Department Resources Division.
Approval of Call No. 08-1 with Lockheed Martin Aspen Systems Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $1,461,789, for management and administration of the Business Energy Efficiency Public Benefit Program.
Approval of the Master Software License & Hosting Agreement with U.S. Communities Compliance Services, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $73, 280 (Redevelopment Agency funds) for set-up and one-year maintenance of an affordable housing web-based compliance reporting system.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Minutes to Note and File

Board of Library Trustees - May 5, 2008.
Senior Advisory Commission - April 28, 2008.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

ITEMS SET FOR HEARING:

Adoption of a Resolution setting the overall rates to be charged for the collection and disposal of garbage, refuse, Clean Green, annual Clean-Up Campaign, recycling services and household hazardous waste resulting in monthly increases for residential customers of $0.50 for Clean Green collection and disposal services, an increase of $0.30 per 30 gal can/smart cart, an increase of $0.50 for extra bag tag (per tag), and an overall rate increase of 3.3% for all other garbage collection and disposal services effective with the billing cycle for July 2008.
1. Protests received as of June 4, 2008.
  REPORT
Adoption of a Resolution approving Water Rate Schedule 2008-1 and Recycled Water Rate Schedule 2008-2, which set the water rates for Fiscal year 2008-09, effective immediately for water delivered on or after June 1, 2008 and billed beginning July 1, 2008 and adoption of a Resolution approving Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Year 2008-09 effective immediately for services provided on or after June 1, 2008 and billed on or after July 1, 2008.
1. Letter received by Dick Johnston, Vice Chair of Industrial Design of the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce & Convention-Visitors Bureau dated May 14, 2008.
  WRITTEN PETITION
Adoption of a Resolution overruling any protests and ordering that the alternative method for the levy of benefit assessment be made applicable to the City of Santa Clara Parking Maintenance District No. 122 (Franklin Square) and approving, confirming, and adopting the Director's Report for Fiscal Year 200 8 -0 9 .
Adoption of a Resolution confirming the results of written ballots received overruling any protests and ordering that the alternative method of the levy of benefit assessment be made applicable to the Santa Clara Convention Center Complex Maintenance District No. 183 and approving, confirming, and adopting the Director's Report for Fiscal Year 200 8 -0 9 .

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

International Exchange Commission - Minutes of May 6, 2008: Request to note and file.
* Recommendation to endorse a letter from Mayor Mahan to Carlos Encarnacao, Mayor of Coimbra, Portugal, accepting his invitation and proposing a visit to Coimbra with a delegation made up of two Council Members and two Commissioners with the use of the existing funds from the Council and Commission's budget.
Historical and Landmarks Commission - Minutes of May 1, 2008: Request to note and file.
* Approval for Historic Designation and a Mills Act Contract for 564 Jefferson Street and a Mills Act Contract for 1075 Madison Street.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

Ciarin O'Donnell - Comments expressing concern regarding same-sex marriage.

REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

Acceptance and appropriation of estimated revenue in the amount of $18,338.38 in grant funds from Kaiser Permanente for support of the Health and Wellness Collection at Central Park Library and approval of unexpended appropriations to be re-appropriated each fiscal year over the life of the Memorandum of Understanding.

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:

Promotion of the vacancies on the Board of Library Trustees and the Cultural Advisory Commission.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set June 17, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/ Sale/ Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Mark Kerby (retired Sergeant, Santa Clara Police Department), David Wald (long time Santa Clara resident), Shirley Hartzell (long time Santa Clara resident) and Elsie Silva Ray (native Santa Clara resident) to Tuesday evening, June 17, 2008 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

June 10, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, 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

ROLL CALL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

May 6, 2008.
May 13, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: Fiscal Year 2008-09 Annual Budget for the City of Santa Clara (City), the Redevelopment Agency (Agency) and the Sports and Open Space Authority (Authority) including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program funding.
1. Adoption of the 2008-09 Budget Principles.
2. Adoption of a Council Resolution establishing the Appropriation Limit of $276,718,902.
3. Approval of Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Budgets for the City of $68,066,879; the Agency of $23,864,390; the Authority of $75,000, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.
4. Approval of the City total budget of $556,026,423, which includes the City's Operating Budget of $487,959,544 and CIP budget of $68,066,879, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.
5. Approval of the Agency total budget of $53,584,571, which includes the CIP budget of $23,864,390, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.
6. Approval of the Authority total budget of $6,205,284, which includes the CIP budget of $75,000, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.
7. Approval of the Five Year Financial Plan 2009-10 through 2013-14, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo. The adopted Five Year Financial Plan will be included as part of the adopted Operating and Capital Improvement Project budget documents.
8. Approval to continue the contribution rate to the Redevelopment Agency Housing Fund at 30% of tax increment funds received by the Bayshore North Redevelopment Project Area instead of the State mandated 20% contribution rate.
9. Adoption of Council and Agency Resolutions determining that the use of the Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund for housing services outside of the redevelopment project areas will benefit the redevelopment project areas.
10. Adoption of an Agency Resolution determining that the planning and administrative expenses provided in the budget to be made from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund are necessary for the production, improvement or preservation of low-and moderate-income housing.
11. Approval of the use of $154,600 for police activities and programs from the Asset Seizure Trust Fund as requested by the Chief of Police.
12. Adoption of a Council Resolution establishing new/revised fees for the City Manager's Office and the Department of Public Works.
13. Adoption of a Council Resolution establishing the 2008-09 Fee Schedule, plus items noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.
Approval of the Master Software License & Hosting Agreement with U.S. Communities Compliance Services, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $73, 280, for set-up and one-year maintenance of an affordable housing web-based compliance reporting system.
Approval of funding for Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Steinberg Architects, in an amount not to exceed$60,000, for the Santa Clara Convention Center Ballroom Expansion project.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set June 17, 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, June 17, 2008 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.

* Special Meeting agenda posted solely to supersede incorrect content in reference to the Joint Public Hearing for consideration of the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Annual Budget in the previous regular meeting agenda published June 6, 2008.

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

June 10, 2008

SPECIAL 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:

May 6, 2008.
May 13, 2008.

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: Fiscal Year 2008-09 Annual Budget for the City of Santa Clara (City), the Redevelopment Agency (Agency) and the Sports and Open Space Authority (Authority) including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program funding.
1. Adoption of the 2008-09 Budget Principles.
2. Adoption of a Council Resolution establishing the Appropriation Limit of $276,718,902.
3. Approval of Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Budgets for the City of $68,066,879; the Agency of $23,864,390; the Authority of $75,000, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.
4. Approval of the City total budget of $556,026,423, which includes the City's Operating Budget of $487,959,544 and CIP budget of $68,066,879, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.
5. Approval of the Agency total budget of $53,584,571, which includes the CIP budget of $23,864,390, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.
6. Approval of the Authority total budget of $6,205,284, which includes the CIP budget of $75,000, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.
7. Approval of the Five Year Financial Plan 2009-10 through 2013-14, plus any open items and adjustments as noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo. The adopted Five Year Financial Plan will be included as part of the adopted Operating and Capital Improvement Project budget documents.
8. Approval to continue the contribution rate to the Redevelopment Agency Housing Fund at 30% of tax increment funds received by the Bayshore North Redevelopment Project Area instead of the State mandated 20% contribution rate.
9. Adoption of Council and Agency Resolutions determining that the use of the Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund for housing services outside of the redevelopment project areas will benefit the redevelopment project areas.
10. Adoption of an Agency Resolution determining that the planning and administrative expenses provided in the budget to be made from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund are necessary for the production, improvement or preservation of low-and moderate-income housing.
11. Approval of the use of $154,600 for police activities and programs from the Asset Seizure Trust Fund as requested by the Chief of Police.
12. Adoption of a Council Resolution establishing new/revised fees for the City Manager's Office and the Department of Public Works.
13. Adoption of a Council Resolution establishing the 2008-09 Fee Schedule, plus items noted in the 2008-09 Budget Errata Memo.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, June 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.

* Special Meeting agenda posted solely to supersede incorrect content in reference to the Joint Public Hearing for consideration of the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Annual Budget in the previous regular meeting agenda published June 6, 2008.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

May 27, 2008

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

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

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, June 10, 2008 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

May 27, 2008

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

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

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, June 10, 2008 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.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY
CITY OF SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL

May 20, 2008

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

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION PRAYER:

ROLL CALL:

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

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:

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

City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Sports and Open Space Authority Joint Study Session on the City's Proposed Operating Budget and Municipal Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2008-09.
REPORT

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

John Reagan: Requested reconsideration of the Council's action of May 13, 2008 regarding the Marina Playa Residential Project.
WRITTEN PETITION

Kevin Park: Requested reconsideration of the Council's action of May 13, 2008 regarding the Marina Playa Residential Project.
WRITTEN PETITION

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Departmental Reports

Acceptance of the donations of $250 and a JVC MiniDV video camera valued at $254.95 from Paul V. Morris in memory of Delphine Pomeroy for use at the Santa Clara Senior Center and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Acceptance of the donation of a Henry Miller piano valued at $3,800 from the Mission City Community Fund for use at the Santa Clara Senior Center and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Acceptance of the donation of a scroll saw valued at $1,070.54 from Alice Gunnerson for use at the Santa Clara Senior Center and authorization to transmit a letter of appreciation.
Approval of the Compromise and Release for Workers' Compensation Claim filed by James Gonzalez, retired Driver/Engineer.
Approval of the job description for Assistant City Librarian.
Set the salary grade for Office Specialist to the City Clerk at Salary Schedule A-022.
Adoption of a Resolution establishing a 2-Hour Parking zone from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted, on the east side of Washington Street north of Lexington Street.
Acceptance of public improvements performed by Masoumi Brothers LLC for Site 6839, SOP 11,703, APN 290-44-012, located at 900 Pomeroy Avenue and authorization to record the Notice of Completion.
Set June 17, 2008 for a public hearing to consider an Agreement with Mission Gardens of Santa Clara Homeowners Association to maintain two non-standard driveway approaches at 4501+ Lafayette Street (APN 097-19-079 thru 114 and 097-20-119 thru 293, S.C. 18,287) and authorization to notice the public hearing.
Approval of the plans and specifications for the construction of the Palm Substation Project 2375A; solicit bids for the Project according to standard procedures; delegate authority to the City Manager to award the contract to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder and authorization to approve change orders up to a total aggregate amount of 10% of the original contract price.
Acceptance of the Santa Clara Convention Center and Convention/Visitors Bureau Third Quarter Activity Report for Fiscal Year 2007-08 as submitted by the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce and Convention Visitors Bureau.
Approval of the "Behavioral Standards for Council Members" as part of the City's Code of Ethics and Values Program.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1839 which modifies Section 13.10 ("Sewers") of the City's Municipal Code to comply with an administrative action by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Adoption of a Resolution approving the draft Relocation Plan for Occupants of 3661 Peacock Court, property formerly known as the Peacock Court Apartments and now to be known as The Commons, and that the Plan is feasible and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

Agreements

Approval of Call No. 08-1 with Flynn Resource Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for consulting support services for the Electric Department Resources Division.
Approval of Call No. 08-2 with Milton Security Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $70,000 for Geographic Information System (GIS) Replication Application support for the Electric Department Engineering Division.
Approval of the Agreement for Services with Mark Crissman, dba Pipe Rite Systems, in an amount not to exceed $750,000 to provide millwright and welding services.
Approval of a Call Agreement with Cascade Telecom Consulting and Call No. 08-1 in an amount not to exceed $24,500 for electric substation telecommunications network upgrade review.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Jana Sokale, Environmental Planning for the San Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Creek Trail Project - Reach 4 and authorization to make minor, non-substantive modifications, if necessary.
Approval to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for 985 Harrison Street with property owners Charles and Ann MacDonald.
Approval to add 1044 Homestead Road to the City's list of Architecturally/Historically Significant Properties and approval to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) with property owner Cindy Peck.

Reports for Information and Possible Action

Acceptance: Santa Clara Convention Center Ballroom Expansion - Site Preparation (CE 07-08-03) - Contractor: DeSilva Gates Construction L.P.
Acceptance: San Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Creek Trail - Monroe Street Staging Area (CE 04-05-08) - Contractor: Joseph J. Albanese, Inc.
George F. Haines International Swim Center Pool Replacement Project.

Minutes to Note and File

Cultural Advisory Commission - May 5, 2008.

Routine Written Petitions for Approval

BIDS AND PROPOSALS:

Award of Contract for the Central Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project to BJK Construction, Inc. in the bid amount of $72,277.50 (CE 06-07-08).

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR ACTION:

Civil Service Commission - Minutes of May 12, 2008: Request to note and file.
Approval of modifications of the job specifications for Staff Aide II, Time and Material Clerk, Permit Technician, Fire Plan Draftsperson, Community Service Officer I and Account Clerk I and the new job specification for Office Specialist to the City Clerk.
Historical and Landmarks Commission - Minutes of April 3, 2008: Request to note and file.
* Approval of a Mills Act Contract for 985 Harrison Street and for Historic Designation and a Mills Act Contract for 1044 Homestead Road.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

BILLS AND CLAIMS/PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

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

Approval of Bills and Claims and Progress Payments.

REPORTS OF COUNCILORS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Reports regarding conference attendance, if any.

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set May 27, 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).
Set June 10, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

In Memory of Harold Riddle (local educator), Emile Marie Gonzales (life long resident of Santa Clara), Evelyn Whitney (long time resident of Santa Clara) and Gerald DeJanvier (father to Lawrence DeJanvier, Cemetery Operations Superintendent) to Tuesday evening, May 27, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to Tuesday evening, June 10, 2008 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

May 20, 2008

5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
Council Conference Room
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030,
APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019
Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers
City Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, 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:

City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Sports and Open Space Authority Joint Study Session on the City's Proposed Operating Budget and Municipal Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2008-09.
REPORT

Acceptance of the work performed by Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. on San Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Creek Trail - Monroe Street Staging Area and authorization to record a Notice of Completion (CE 04-05-08).
Acceptance of the work performed by DeSilva Gates Construction L.P. on Santa Clara Convention Center Ballroom Expansion - Site Preparation and authorization to record a Notice of Completion (CE 07-08-03).
Approval of funding in an amount not to exceed $8,100 for Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Jana Sokale, Environmental Planning for the San Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Creek Trail Project.
Adoption of a Resolution approving the draft Relocation Plan for Occupants of 3661 Peacock Court, property formerly known as the Peacock Court Apartments and now to be known as The Commons, and that the Plan is feasible and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF AGENCY MEMBERS AND SPECIAL AGENCY COMMITTEES:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

Set May 27, 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).
Set June 10, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room for a Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 104-43-051, APN 104-43-052, APN 104-43-030, APN 104-42-014 and APN 104-42-019; Negotiating Party(ies): Cedar Fair and the San Francisco 49ers; Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Sparacino, Executive Director (or her designee); Under Negotiation: Purchase/Sale/Exchange/Lease of Real Property (provisions, price and terms of payment).

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, May 27, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room and to Tuesday evening, June 10, 2008 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

May 20, 2008

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

ROLL CALL:

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

CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Sports and Open Space Authority Joint Study Session on the City's Proposed Operating Budget and Municipal Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2008-09.
REPORT

Acceptance of the Status Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2007 on the fiscal operation of the Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

REPORTS OF SOSA MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SOSA COMMITTEES:

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS:

ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday evening, June 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers.