BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

Susan Ellenberg, District 4, President

James R. Williams

Otto Lee, District 3, Vice President

County Executive

Sylvia Arenas, District 1

 

Cindy Chavez, District 2

Tony LoPresti

S. Joseph Simitian, District 5

County Counsel

 

 

 

Curtis Boone

 

Acting Clerk of the Board

AGENDA

February 27, 2024 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting

 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110

 

This meeting will be held in person. Currently, members of the public may also view the meeting via online stream or participate remotely via video conference or telephone. To participate in the meeting remotely, please review the Public Comment Instructions below, then access the video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/98921300031 (recommended) or via telephone at 1 (669) 900-6833, meeting ID 98921300031# (participant ID not required).

 

Further instructions for viewing the meeting via online stream or participating remotely via video conference will be posted online at: www.sccgov.org/bosmeeting

 

Telephone (408) 299-5001

 

SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
THE FIRE DISTRICTS
FINANCING AUTHORITY
PUBLIC AUTHORITY OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY
VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2-3
COUNTY LIGHTING SERVICE AREA
 

Notice to the Public – Meeting Procedures

-- The Board of Supervisors may take other actions relating to the issues as may be determined following consideration of the matter and discussion of the recommended actions.

 

-- Language interpretation services are available. Please contact the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at (408) 299-5001 no less than three business days prior to the meeting to request an interpreter.

 

-- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Brown Act, persons requiring accommodation for the meeting should notify the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at (408) 299-5001.

 

-- All reports and supporting material are available for review on the internet at santaclaracounty.primegov.com/public/portal and in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors the Thursday, Friday, and Monday before the meeting. This information is also available on the table in the rear of the Board of Supervisors Chambers the day of the meeting.

 

-- Any disclosable public records relating to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the County to all or a majority of the Board of Supervisors (or any other commission, board, or committee) less than 72 hours prior to the meeting are available for public inspection at the Office of the Clerk of the Board, 70 West Hedding Street, 10th Floor, San Jose, during normal business hours.

 

-- Items that contain ordinance proposals may be adopted on the Consent Calendar.

 

-- Pursuant to Government Code Section 1091.5(a)(9), this notice is provided to disclose that the following Board Members have a non-interest in the identified government entities on which they serve that may contract with the County: Association of Bay Area Governments Executive Board (Lee, Ellenberg, Simitian); Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Lee); FIRST 5 Santa Clara County (Ellenberg); Local Agency Formation Commission (Arenas, Chavez, Lee); Metropolitan Transportation Commission (Chavez); San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (Lee); Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors (Chavez, Lee); and, West Valley Sanitation District (Ellenberg, Simitian).

 

-- Commute Alternatives: The Board of Supervisors encourages the use of commute alternatives including bicycles, carpooling, and hybrid vehicles. Public transit access is available to and from the County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose by VTA Light Rail and bus line 61. For trip planning information, visit www.vta.org or contact the VTA Customer Service Department at (408) 321-2300. Bicycle parking racks are available in the James McEntee, Sr., Plaza in front of the County Government Center building.

 

Public Comment Instructions

Members of the public may provide public comments at this meeting as follows:

 

  •  Written public comments may be submitted at the meeting or by email to [email protected]. Written comments will be distributed to the Board as quickly as possible. Please note that it may take up to one business day for documents to be posted to the agenda outline.

 

  •  Spoken public comments may be provided to the Board in Chambers. Persons who wish to address the Board on an item scheduled on the Regular Agenda are requested to complete a Request to Speak Form and place it in the tray at the rear of Chambers for the purpose of the record (Government Code Section 54953.3). Request to Speak Forms must be submitted prior to the start of public comment for the desired item. For items on the Consent Calendar or added to the Consent Calendar, Request to Speak Forms must be submitted prior to the call for public comment on the Consent Calendar. Individual speakers will be called to speak in turn. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to the time specified by the President. The Board shall provide at least twice the allotted time to members of the public who utilize interpreters or translators, unless simultaneous translation equipment is used. Groups of speakers on a specific item are asked to limit their total presentation to a maximum of 20 minutes for each side of the issue. NOTE: The President may limit the number or duration of speakers on a matter (Rules of the Board, Section 18).

 

  •  Spoken public comments may also be provided remotely via video conference or telephone. To address the Board, click on the link above to access the Zoom-based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.

 

1.  You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in-browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer.

 

2. You will be asked to enter an email address and name. The Clerk requests that you identify yourself by name, which will be visible online and used by staff to verbally notify you when it is your turn to speak.

 

3.  When the Board President calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. (Call in attendees press *9 to request to speak, and *6 to unmute when prompted.)

 

4.  When called to speak, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.

 

  •  NOTE: In the event that there are technical problems or disruptions that prevent remote public participation, the President has the discretion to continue the meeting without remote public participation options, provided that no Board member is participating in the meeting via teleconference.

 

  •  Persons wishing to use County resources to present audio/video materials when addressing the Board must provide the materials to the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at least two business days in advance of the meeting. Speakers with audio/video materials must adhere to the same time limits as other speakers and will not be granted additional time to address the Board. The County does not guarantee the ability to present audio/video material, and the President may limit or prohibit the use of County resources for the presentation of such material.

 


Levine Act – Campaign Contributions (Government Code Section 84308)

As of January 1, 2023, the Levine Act (Government Code Section 84308) applies to Board of Supervisors proceedings involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use. Board agenda items subject to the Levine Act are marked with the following notation after the description of the item:

 

  • (LA-1) for contract

 

  • (LA-2) for license

 

  • (LA-3) for permit

 

  • (LA-4) for other entitlement for use

 

Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308, no Board Member shall accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $250 from any party or their agent, or from any participant or their agent, while a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is pending before the County or for 12 months after a final decision is rendered in that proceeding. Any Board Member who has received a contribution of more than $250 within the preceding 12 months from a party or their agent, or from a participant or their agent, shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence the decision.

 

Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308(d), any party to a covered proceeding before the Board is required, and any participant to such a proceeding is strongly urged, to disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $250 made within the preceding 12 months by them or their agent to any Board Member. The disclosure must include the name of the party or participant and any other person making the contribution, if any; the name of the recipient; the amount of the contribution; and the date the contribution was made. The disclosure shall occur in the manner required under Government Code Section 84308 and any applicable state or local regulations, opinions, or policies. No party or their agent, and no participant or their agent, shall make a contribution of more than $250 to any Board Member during the proceeding or for 12 months after a final decision is rendered in that proceeding.

 

The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, and parties and participants are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.

 

Disclosures pursuant to the Levine Act may be submitted online at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors website at http://www.sccgov.org/levineact.


 

Call to Order

 

1.

Roll Call.

 

Opening

 

2.

Pledge of Allegiance.

 

3.

Invocation by Pastor Lorianna Gardere from Bible Way Christian Center. (Lee)

 

Ceremonial Presentations

 

4.

Announce Adjournments in Memoriam. 

 

a.

Adjourn in honor and memory of Robert Noe Amador Montoya. (Lee/Chavez)​

 

b.

Adjourn in honor and memory of Yolanda Maria Gallegos Reynolds. (Ellenberg)​

 

c.

Adjourn in honor and memory of Dr. Jack E. Lucas. (Simitian/Chavez)​

 

5.

Commendations and Proclamations. (See Item No. 59 )

 

a.

Present Proclamation declaring March 2024 as “Social Work Month” in Santa Clara County. (President)

 

b.

Present Commendation for Sherri Sager as she retires after many years of dedicated and distinguished service to the community. (Simitian)

 

Public Issues

 

6.

Public Comment.

This item is reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on: (1) any matter not on this agenda, (2) the report from the County Executive, and (3) the report from the County Counsel. Members of the public who wish to address the Board on these topics should complete a Request to Speak Form and place it in the tray at the rear of Chambers. The President will call individuals to the podium in turn. All Request to Speak Forms must be submitted prior to the start of Public Comment.

 

Speakers are limited to the following: three minutes if the Board President or designee determines that five or fewer persons wish to address the Board; two minutes if the Board President or designee determines that between six and fourteen persons wish to address the Board; and one minute if the Board President or designee determines that fifteen or more persons wish to address the Board.

 

The law does not permit Board action or extended discussion of any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. If Board action is requested, the Board may place the matter on a future agenda. Statements that require a response may be referred to staff for reply in writing.

 

7.

Approve Consent Calendar and changes to the Board of Supervisors' Agenda.

 

Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered at the end of the regular agenda for discussion. The Board may also add items on the regular agenda to the Consent Calendar.

 

Notice to the public: There is no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items, and the recommended actions are voted on in one motion. If an item is approved on the consent vote, the specific action recommended by staff is adopted. Members of the public who wish to address the Board on Consent Calendar items should comment under this item. Each speaker is limited to up to two minutes total, as determined by the Board President.

 

Time Certain - To Be Heard No Earlier Than 10:00 a.m.

 

8.

Public Hearing to consider approval of purchase of real property for a public park purpose located off Congress Springs Road, in unincorporated Santa Clara County, known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 517-04-030 (APN), from Paul Yuan-Shen Lin and Jenny Shiu-Ching Ling as Trustees of the Lin Living Trust dated August 31, 1992, Shing Mao, Kuang-Yuan Soong, and An-Fung Wu. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15315 and 15325 of the CEQA Guidelines. (Parks and Recreation Department) (LA-1)
Possible action:

  1. Open public hearing and receive testimony.
  2. Close public hearing.
  3. Adopt Resolution to consummate purchase of real property located off Congress Springs Road adjacent to Sanborn County Park in unincorporated Santa Clara County APN 517-04-030, making related findings, and delegating authority to the County Executive, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements necessary to consummate the purchase. Delegation of authority shall expire on February 28, 2025.
  4. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 160 - $880,502 transferring funds within the Parks and Recreation Department budget, relating to the acquisition for a public park purpose.

(ID# 24-4364)

 

9.

Public Hearing to consider approval of purchase of real property for a public park purpose located on San Felipe Road in unincorporated Santa Clara County, California, known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 660-01-013 (APN), from The Conservation Fund. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15315 and 15325 of the CEQA Guidelines. (Parks and Recreation Department) (LA-1)
Possible action:

  1. Open public hearing and receive testimony.
  2. Close public hearing.
  3. Adopt Resolution to consummate the purchase of real property located on San Felipe Road in unincorporated Santa Clara County, APN 660-01-013, making related findings, and delegating authority to the County Executive, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements necessary to consummate the purchase. Delegation of authority shall expire on February 28, 2025.
  4. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 164 - $7,250,000 transferring funds within the Parks and Recreation Department budget, relating to the acquisition for a public park purpose.

(ID# 24-4363)

 

10.

Public hearing to amend Sections B30-1 through B30-4 of Chapter I of Division B30 of the Santa Clara County Ordinance relating to Weighing and Measuring Device fees. (Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency)

Possible action:

  1. Open public hearing and receive testimony.
  2. Close public hearing.
  3. Introduce and preliminarily adopt Ordinance No. NS-300.982, an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara amending Sections B30-1 through B30-4 of Chapter I of Division B30 of the Santa Clara County Ordinance Code relating to fees for weighing and measuring devices.

(ID# 24-3361)

 

Board of Supervisors and Board Appointees

 

11.

Receive report from County Executive. (ID# 24-4541)

 

12.

Receive report from County Counsel on legal issues and Closed Session meeting of February 26, 2024. (ID# 24-4542)

 

Regular Agenda - Items for Discussion

 

13.

Consider recommendations relating to the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program. (Santa Clara Valley Healthcare)

Possible action:

  1. Approve operational report from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Project Director.
  2. Approve Calendar Year 2024 Homeless Quality Improvement Program.
  3. Approve quarterly update relating to the Homeless Quality Improvement program and metrics.
  4. Approve quarterly grant budget update for June 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

(ID# 24-4362)

 

14.

Consider recommendations relating to the Office of the District Attorney Bureau of Investigation Body-Worn Camera Policy.
Possible action:

  1. Receive Anticipated Surveillance Impact Report for Office of the District Attorney Body-Worn Cameras.
  2. Adopt finding that the benefits of the surveillance technology outweigh the costs pursuant to Section A40-4 of the Santa Clara County Ordinance Code.
     
  3. Approve Surveillance Use Policy for Office of the District Attorney Body-Worn Cameras, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality.
  4. Approve acquisition of Bureau of Investigation Body-Worn Cameras.

(ID# 24-4485)

 

15.

Consider recommendations relating to the installation and activation of video security cameras at the Charcot Campus, 2310 North First Street, San José. (Office of the County Executive)

Possible action:

  1. Adopt finding that the benefits of the surveillance technology outweigh the costs pursuant to Section A40-4 of the Santa Clara County Ordinance Code.
  2. Approve the activation of the video security camera system at the Charcot Campus.

(ID# 24-4392)

 

16.

Under advisement from August 30, 2022 (Item No. 10): Receive quarterly report from Administration relating to mental health and substance use as a public health crisis. (Office of the County Executive)

 (ID# 24-4222)

 

17.

Under advisement from September 19, 2023 (Item No. 11): Receive report from Santa Clara Valley Healthcare and the Facilities and Fleet Department relating to efforts to establish a new West Valley Clinic on the De Anza College campus.
(ID# 24-4498)

 

18.

Held from January 23, 2024 (Item No. 30): Introduce and preliminarily adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24.57, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24 relating to compensation of employees adding Footnote No. 273 relating to the Caregiver Return to Work Program. (Employee Services Agency)

 (ID# 24-4486)

 

19.

Under advisement from October 5, 2021 (Item No. 18) and January 25, 2022 (Item No. 19): Receive quarterly update from the Office of Supportive Housing relating to the Heading Home campaign. (ID# 24-4307)

 

20.

Consider recommendations relating to the Family Homelessness Challenge Grant Round 2. (Office of Supportive Housing)

Possible action:

  1. Approve delegation of authority to the County Executive, or designee, to submit Grant Application to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness relating to grant funding for Family Homelessness Challenge Grant, Round 2 in the amount of $5,000,000 for period July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026.
  2. Approve delegation of authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate grant agreement with California Interagency Council on Homelessness relating to providing homelessness prevention services in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 and a contract term that begins no earlier than July 1, 2024 and ends no later than December 31, 2026, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on December 31, 2026.

(ID# 24-3296)

 

21.

​Held from January 23, 2024 (Item No. 13): Receive report relating to options to establish a third round of funding in the amount of $10 million for an All-Inclusive Playground Grant Program.

 

 (ID# 24-2180-01)

 

22.

Held from February 6, 2024 (Item No. 62): Consider recommendations relating to real property located at 4388 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. (Office of Supportive Housing) (LA-1)

Possible action:

  1. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 147 - $1,500,000 increasing estimated expenditure appropriations in the Office of Supportive Housing budget, relating to a residual receipts loan to AbilityPath Housing, or affiliate, to support the Affordable Housing Development. (4/5 Vote)
  2. Approve delegation of authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate all legal documents, including but not limited to contracts, loan agreements, deeds of trust, promissory notes, subordination agreements, assignment agreements, and estoppels relating to one or more loans with AbilityPath Housing or affiliate, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the development of 11 new affordable housing units, plus two manager’s units, referred to as Willow Commons to be located at 4388 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive, and subject to Administration review of related due diligence matters and other standard requirements set forth in the final documentation. Delegation of authority shall expire on December 31, 2026.

(ID# 24-3289-01)

 

23.

Under advisement from February 6, 2024 (Item No. 23): Adopt Resolution Establishing Ad Hoc Committee of the Board of Supervisors relating to Child Welfare Services.

 (ID# 24-4641)

 

24.

Under advisement from February 6, 2024 (Item No. 8): Approve modification to Inventory Item No. 137 to reallocate funding from Nueva Vida to an alternative organization. (Office of the County Executive) (ID# 24-4637)

 

Request from Administration to hold item to date uncertain.

 

25.

Under advisement from December 12, 2023 (Item No.14): Receive report from the Office of the County Executive relating to potential future uses of Reid-Hillview Airport site, leaded fuel advocacy, and Eastridge Little League. (ID# 24-4618)

 

Request from Administration to hold item to March 12, 2024.

 

26.

Consider items previously removed from the Consent Calendar. (ID# 24-4543)

 

Closing

 

27.

Adjourn. (See Item No. 4) (ID# 23-1783)

 

Consent Calendar - Items will be considered under Item No. 7. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered at the end of the Regular Agenda.

 

28.

Minutes Approval: (ID# 24-4650)

 

a.

Approve minutes of the February 5, 2024 Regular Meeting: Presentations and Closed Session. (ID# 24-4648)

 

b.

Approve minutes of the February 6, 2024 Regular Meeting. (ID# 24-4649)

 

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare

 

29.

Consider recommendations relating to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) - Building W Refresh Project (Project No. 921-C230015).

Possible action:

  1. Award contract to SBay Construction, Inc., in the amount of $487,000 with a construction time of 151 calendar days.
  2. Approve encumbrance of $333,000 as Supplemental Work Allowance for a total encumbered amount of $820,000.
  3. Authorize the County Executive, or designee, as the Owner's Authorized Representative to issue Change Orders as necessary, consistent with Public Contract Code Section 20142.

(ID# 24-4373)

 

30.

​​Approve appointments/reappointments and privileging actions of specified medical staff and allied health professionals at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, and St. Louise Regional Hospital as outlined on the Credentials Report dated January 25, 2024.​ 

 (ID# 24-4477)

 

Behavioral Health Services Department

 

31.

Consider recommendations relating to eating disorder treatment services. (LA-1)
Possible action:

  1. Approve Agreement with Los Gatos Treatment Center, dba LGTC Group, (LGTC) relating to providing youth residential eating disorder treatment services in an amount not to exceed $679,415 for period February 27, 2024 through June 30, 2024, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. ​A single source exception to competitive procurement has been approved by the Office of Countywide Contracting Management pursuant to Board of Supervisors Policy 5.6.5.1(D)(2)(a).
  2. ​Approve First Amendment to Agreement with LGTC relating to providing Standard Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, and Partial Hospitalization (OP/IOP/PHP) eating disorder treatment services increasing the maximum contract amount by $950,000 from $400,000 to $1,350,000, with no change to the term of

    the Agreement, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality.
  3. ​Approve First Amendment to Agreement with Sunol Hills, LLC, relating to providing OP/IOP/PHP eating disorder treatment services increasing the maximum contract amount by $350,000 from $400,000 to $750,000, with no change to the term of the Agreement, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality.

(ID# 24-4396)

 

32.

​Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 150 - $5,345,659 increasing estimated revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Behavioral Health Services Department budget, relating to Behavioral Health Bridge Housing. (4/5 Vote)

 (ID# 24-4470)

 

Employee Services Agency

 

33.

Introduce and preliminarily adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24.55, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24 relating to compensation of employees deleting one Program Manager II position and adding one Behavioral Health Division Director position in Behavioral Health Services Department.  

 (ID# 24-4386)

 

34.

Consider recommendations relating to various executive leadership classifications.

Possible action: 

  1. Approve job specification and amend Classification Plan to add the classifications of SCVH-Hospital Executive, Operations; CSCHS-Medical Executive; and Director, System of Care.
  2. Approve revised job specification, retitling the classification of CSCHS-Chief Operating Officer to SCVH-Chief Operating Officer.
  3. Approve revised job specification for the classification of Director, Emergency Medical Services.
  4. Abolish the classifications of Specialty Care Medical Director, Patient Quality and Safety Medical Director, Chief Medical Information Officer, Perioperative Services Medical Director, Utilization and Valuation Medical Director, Whole Person Care Medical Director, Primary Care Medical Director, Behavioral Health Medical Director; Director, Children, Youth, and Family System of Care; Director, Access and Unplanned Services; and Director, Adult/Older Adult System of Care.
  5. Introduce and preliminarily adopt Executive Leadership Salary Ordinance No. NS-20.23.09, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-20.23 relating to compensation of employees, deleting three CSCHS-Chief Operating Officer positions and adding three SCVH-Hospital Executive, Operations positions; increasing the salary range of the CSCHS-Chief Operating Officer classification by ten percent; deleting Footnote No. 8 providing for a ten percent differential for one employee in the classification of CSCHS-Chief Operating Officer when performing the duties of the Enterprise Chief; adjusting the salary range of the Director, Emergency Medical Services classification; deleting one Specialty Care Medical Director position, five Patient Quality and Safety Medical Director positions, one Chief Medical Information Officer position, one Perioperative Services Medical Director position, one Utilization and Valuation Medical Director position, one Whole Person Care Medical Director position, one Primary Care Medical Director position, and two Behavioral Health Medical Director positions and adding 13 CSCHS-Medical Executive positions; and deleting one Director, Children, Youth, and Family System of Care position, one Director, Access and Unplanned Services position, and two Director, Adult/Older Adult System of Care positions and adding four Director, System of Care positions in the County of Santa Clara Health System.

(ID# 24-4387)

 

35.

Introduce and preliminarily adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24.56, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24 relating to compensation of employees deleting one Health Care Financial Analyst II or Health Care Financial Analyst I or Health Care Financial Analyst Associate position and adding one Senior Health Care Financial Analyst or Health Care Financial Analyst II or Health Care Financial Analyst I or Health Care Financial Analyst Associate position in Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.

 (ID# 24-4612)

 

36.

Adopt Resolution delegating authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate agreements to pay stipends to individuals engaged as student trainees, in an amount not to exceed $3,000 per month and no more than 40 agreements per fiscal year, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on June 30, 2027.

 (ID# 24-4540)

 

Board of Supervisors

 

37.

Consider recommendations relating to sponsorship of ConXión to Community. (Arenas) (LA-1)

Possible action:

  1. Approve waiver of Board of Supervisor's Policy 3.68.4.2 which requires approval of sponsorship at least 30 days before the event or activity.
  2. Approve County sponsorship of ConXión to Community in the amount of $1,000 from the Supervisorial District One allocation in the Office of the Clerk of the Board Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, to support the 26th Annual Mexica New Year Celebration.

(ID# 24-4616)

 

38.

Approve County sponsorship of Joint Venture Silicon Valley in the amount of $2,000 from the Supervisorial District Four allocation in the Office of the Clerk of the Board Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget to support Joint Venture Silicon Valley’s Childcare Symposium. (Ellenberg) (LA-1) (ID# 24-4503)

 

 

39.

Approve County sponsorship of Campbell Community Foundation in the amount of $1,000 from the Supervisorial District Four allocation in the Office of the Clerk of the Board Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget to support the 23rd Annual Bunnies and Bonnets Parade. (Ellenberg) (LA-1) (ID# 24-4643)

 

40.

Approve County sponsorship of Community Services Agency in the amount of $1,000 from the Supervisorial District Five allocation in the Office of the Clerk of the Board Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, to support Empty Bowls 2024: Sundaes on a Sunday. (Simitian) (LA-1) (ID# 24-4474)

 

41.

Consider recommendations relating to sponsoring YMCA Project Cornerstone’s 2024 Asset Champions Breakfast. (Simitian) (LA-1)

Possible action:

  1. Approve waiver of Board of Supervisors' Policy 3.68.4.2 which requires approval of a sponsorship at least 30 days before the event/activity.
  2. Approve County sponsorship of YMCA of Silicon Valley in the amount of $1,500 from the Supervisorial District Five allocation in the Office of the Clerk of the Board Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, to support YMCA Project Cornerstone’s 2024 Asset Champions Breakfast.

(ID# 24-4475)

 

42.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d), no member of the Board of Supervisors attended a meeting, as defined in Government Code Section 54952.2(a), at the expense of the County of Santa Clara for period February 1, 2024 through February 21, 2024. (ID# 24-4549)

 

Finance and Government Operations Committee

 

43.

Receive report from the Finance and Government Operations Committee relating to the meeting of January 17, 2024. (Lee) (ID# 24-4512)

 

Children, Seniors, and Families Committee

 

44.

Receive report from the Children, Seniors, and Families Committee relating to the meeting of February 2, 2024. (Chavez)

 (ID# 24-4602)

 

County Executive

 

45.

Approve retroactive Agreement with the Association of Bay Area Governments relating to implementation services for the Bay Area Regional Energy Network in an amount not to exceed $1,727,358 for period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. (ID# 24-4359)

 

46.

Receive report from the Office of the County Executive relating to anticipated solicitations.

 (ID# 24-4391)

 

Office of Supportive Housing

 

47.

Approve delegation of authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate and execute an amendment to an existing Lease Agreement, and to further amend, terminate, and manage such Lease Agreement, with Covenant House California, a non-profit organization, as tenant, for the use of County-owned property located at 2250 El Camino Real, Santa Clara to support a transitional housing program for period February 29, 2024 through February 28, 2025, with two one-year extension options, following review and approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on December 31, 2026. (LA-1)

 (ID# 24-4389)

 

Procurement Department

 

48.

Approve First Amendment to Agreement No. 5500002947 with ARUP Laboratories, Inc., relating to providing pathology reference laboratory testing service increasing the maximum contract amount by $1,000,000 from $15,000,000 to $16,000,000, and extending the agreement for an 18-month period through September 18, 2025, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. An exception to Board of Supervisors Policy 5.4.5.4, Length of Term of Contracts, has been approved by the Office of Countywide Contracting Management. (LA-1)

 (ID# 24-2122)

 

Technology Services and Solutions Department

 

49.

Approve Fifth Amendment to Agreement with Apex Systems, LLC, relating to providing operational support for the County mainframe environment increasing the maximum contract amount by $476,000 from $5,162,402 to $5,638,402, with no change to the term of the agreement, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. (LA-1)

 (ID# 24-4409)

 

Boards and Commissions

 

50.

Receive report from the Measure A (2016 Housing Bond) Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee relating to Fiscal Year 2023-2024 First Quarter Report from the independent auditor.

 (ID# 24-4394)

 

51.

Receive announcement of appointments and reappointments by individual Board members to various Boards and Commissions: (ID# 24-4550)

 

a.

Supervisor Lee:

  1. Appoints Ning Ma to the Senior Care Commission, seat number 12.

(ID# 24-4533)

 

b.

Supervisor Ellenberg:

  1. Appoints Thomas Koch to the Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy, Sister-County Commission, seat number 19.

(ID# 24-4374)

 

52.

Approve Board-As-a-Whole appointments and reappointments to various Boards and Commissions: (ID# 24-4551)

 

a.

Supervisor Lee nominates:

  1. William Anderson for reappointment to the Assessment Appeals Board I, seat number 3.

  (ID# 24-4534)

 

53.

Approve appointments to the Treasury Oversight Committee as nominated by the County Treasurer:

  1. Dr. Beatriz Chaidez as representative of County school districts and community college districts.
  2. Lauren Nguyen as designated representative of the County Superintendent of Schools, Mary Ann Dewan.

(ID# 24-4360)

 

Office of the District Attorney

 

54.

​Approve Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Community Solutions relating to providing victim advocacy services at the Children's Advocacy Center increasing the maximum contract amount by $113,750 from $270,762 to $384,512, and extending the Agreement for a 12-month period through March 31, 2025, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. (LA-1) (ID# 24-4347)

 

Office of the Sheriff

 

55.

Accept donation of $35,000 from San Jose Police Department to support the Office of the Sheriff Gun Buyback Program.

 (ID# 24-4191)

 

Finance Agency

 

56.

Adopt Resolution approving a plan of finance for the issuance of California Municipal Finance Authority Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $400,000,000 for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition, construction, installation, rehabilitation, improvement and/or equipping of solid waste disposal facilities by Republic Services, Inc.

 (ID# 24-4610)

 

57.

Receive report relating to the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2023.

 (ID# 24-4357)

 

58.

Receive annual report relating to Procurement Card expenses for the Board of Supervisors and other Elected Officials.

 (ID# 24-4598)

 

Commendations and Proclamations

 

59.

Commendations and Proclamations. (See Item No. 5) (ID# 24-4552)

 

 

 

a.

Adopt Commendation for Susan Hines Fritts to be recognized by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce at the 66th Annual Celebrate Morgan Hill Awards as Woman of the Year for dedicating years of her life in being an exemplary educator, advocate, and mentor to youth in Santa Clara County. (Arenas)

 (ID# 24-4608)

 

b.

Adopt Commendation for Brian Shiroyama to be recognized by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce at the 66th Annual Celebrate Morgan Hill Awards as Man of the Year for going above and beyond to preserve Japanese American history and culture with our communities in Santa Clara County. (Arenas)

 (ID# 24-4596)

 

c.

Adopt Commendation for Margaret Graham to be recognized by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce at the 66th Annual Celebrate Morgan Hill Awards as Volunteer of the Year for going above and beyond in serving our communities in Santa Clara County. (Arenas)

 (ID# 24-4603)

 

d.

Adopt Commendation for Gary Ponzini to be recognized by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce at the 66th Annual Celebrate Morgan Hill Awards with the Legacy Award for going above and beyond to support our communities in Santa Clara County. (Arenas)

 (ID# 24-4599)

 

e.

Adopt Commendation for Kent Construction to be recognized by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce at the 66th Annual Celebrate Morgan Hill Awards as Large Business of the Year for going above and beyond to build community and support local businesses in Santa Clara County. (Arenas)

 (ID# 24-4601)

 

f.

Adopt Commendation for Shirlee Locicero to be recognized by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce at the 66th Annual Celebrate Morgan Hill Awards with the Legacy Award for going above and beyond to serve our communities in Santa Clara County. (Arenas)

 (ID# 24-4607)

 

g.

Adopt Commendation for Operation Freedom Paws to be recognized by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce at the 66th Annual Celebrate Morgan Hill Awards as Non-Profit of the Year for going above and beyond to provide services that heal our communities in Santa Clara County. (Arenas)

 (ID# 24-4606)

 

h.

Adopt Commendation for Noah’s Bar & Bistro to be recognized by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce at the 66th Annual Celebrate Morgan Hill Awards as Small Business of the Year for going above and beyond to give back to our communities in Santa Clara County. (Arenas)

 (ID# 24-4605)

 

 

i.

Adopt Commendation for Nicole Barry to be recognized by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce at the 66th Annual Celebrate Morgan Hill Awards as Educator of the Year for going above and beyond to educate, model, and lead by example in Santa Clara County. (Arenas)

 (ID# 24-4604)

 

j.

Adopt Commendation for Giovanni Tlaxcalteco Lopez to be recognized by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce at the 66th Annual Celebrate Morgan Hill Awards as Student of the Year for going above and beyond in his leadership and academic endeavors at Ann Sobrato High School in Santa Clara County. (Arenas)

 (ID# 24-4600)

 

k.

Adopt Commendation for the San José Fire Department for 170 years of being dedicated first responders saving lives, protecting residents and property, and responding to every type of emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, throughout the City of San José and surrounding areas. (Chavez)

 (ID# 24-4545)

 

l.

Adopt Commendation for Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson for her exemplary leadership, unwavering dedication, profound impact on higher education, and for her exceptional service as president of San José State University. (Chavez)

 (ID# 24-4539)

 

m.

Adopt Commendation for Vu Van Loc for his life-long commitment and contributions to the Vietnamese community in Santa Clara County. (Chavez)​

 (ID# 24-4538)

 

n.

Adopt Commendation for Pham Phu Nam for his life-long commitment and contributions to the Vietnamese community in Santa Clara County. (Chavez)​

 (ID# 24-4537)

 

o.

Adopt Commendation for Lai Duc Hung for his life-long commitment and contributions to the Vietnamese community in Santa Clara County. (Chavez)​

 (ID# 24-4536)

 

p.

Adopt Commendation for International Children Assistance Network (ICAN) for its dedication and service to improving the quality of life for the Vietnamese American community in Santa Clara County. (Lee)

 (ID# 24-4478)

 

q.

Adopt Commendation for Eric Pennington for his tremendous dedication and service to improving the quality of life for the residents of Santa Clara County. (Lee)

 (ID# 24-4480)

 

r.

Adopt Proclamation declaring the month of March 2024 as “Women’s History Month” in Santa Clara County. (Ellenberg)​

 (ID# 24-4499)

 

s.

Adopt Proclamation declaring March 2, 2024 as “Read Across America Day” in Santa Clara County. (Ellenberg)​

 (ID# 24-4502)

 

t.

Adopt Proclamation declaring March 2024 as “Youth Arts Month” in Santa Clara County. (Ellenberg)​

 (ID# 24-4506)

 

u.

Adopt Commendation for Saratoga High School for being selected as one of YMCA Project Cornerstone’s 2024 Asset Champions Awardees. (Simitian)​

 (ID# 24-4515)

 

v.

Adopt Commendation for Sherri Sager as she retires after many years of dedicated and distinguished service to the community. (Simitian) (ID# 24-4530)

 

w.

Adopt Commendation for Ally Bocchieri for being selected as one of YMCA Project Cornerstone’s 2024 Asset Champions Awardees. (Simitian)​ (ID# 24-4518)

 

x.

Adopt commendation for Vicki Reeder as she receives the 2023 Los Altan of Year Award. (Simitian)

 (ID# 24-4517)

 

y.

Adopt Commendation for Luis Ochoa for his 26 years of dedicated service to the people of Santa Clara County. (Probation Department) (ID# 24-4292)

 

z.

Adopt Proclamation declaring March 2024 as “Social Work Month” in Santa Clara County. (Social Services Agency)

 (ID# 24-4609)

 

Parks and Recreation Department

 

60.

​Consider recommendations relating to bids for construction of Field Sports Park Clubhouse Remodel. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Possible action:

  1. Award contract to S&H Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,515,600 with a construction time of 120 calendar days.
  2. Approve encumbrance of additional $184,400 as Supplemental Work Allowance for a total encumbered amount of $1,700,000.
  3. Authorize the County Executive, or designee, as the Owner’s Authorized Representative, to issue Change Orders as necessary against the allowance for Supplemental Work and to approve modifications to the construction time.
  4. Ratify Addendum to Bid Documents Nos.1-2, which modified design and/or contract requirements and clarified the Bid Documents in response to contractor questions.

(ID# 24-4615)

 

61.

Consider recommendations relating to grant applications submitted by the Department of Parks and Recreation to the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State) for the Outdoor Equity Grants Program.
Possible action:

  1. Ratify Grant Applications submitted by the Department to the State for the Outdoor Equity Grants Program relating to grant funding to provide outdoor education and activity program services in the amount of $358,536, for a multi-year performance period beginning in 2024 on a date dependent on grant award and ending June 30, 2027.
  2. Adopt Resolution approving the applications for Fiscal Year 2024 Outdoor Equity Program grant funds from the California Department of Parks and Recreation Outdoor Equity Grants Program and delegating authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate, execute, and amend the project agreements, following review and approval by County Counsel as to form and legality and ratification by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on December 31, 2027.

(ID# 24-1934)

 

Roads and Airports Department

 

62.

Consider recommendations relating to a Funding Agreement with the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Improvements on Lawrence Expressway.
Possible action:

  1. Approve Agreement with VTA relating to Cycle 4 Vehicle Registration Fee ITS Funding Program relating to ITS Improvements on Lawrence Expressway in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for period February 27, 2024 through December 31, 2025, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality.
  2. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 133 - $500,000 increasing estimated revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Roads and Airports Department budget, relating to the Lawrence Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (4/5 Vote)

(ID# 24-4349)

 

63.

Introduce and preliminarily adopt Ordinance No. NS-1015.66, an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara amending Section B12-39 of Article 2 of Chapter II of Division B12 of the County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code relating to fifteen miles-per-hour speed zones. (ID# 24-2167)

 

64.

​Consider recommendations relating to Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Consor North America, Inc., formerly Quincy Engineering, Inc. (LA-1)
Possible action:

  1. Approve Sixth Amendment to Agreement with Consor North America, Inc., formerly Quincy Engineering Inc., relating to providing professional engineering services increasing the maximum contract amount by $140,000 from $920,000 to $1,060,000, and extending the Agreement for a 12-month period through December 31, 2025, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. An exception to Board of Supervisors Policy 5.4.5.4, Length of Term of Contracts, has been approved by the Office of Countywide Contracting Management.
  2. Approve delegation of authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate PSA with Consor North America, Inc., relating to providing professional engineering services in an amount not to exceed $50,000 and a contract term that begins no earlier than February 27, 2024 and ends no later than December 31, 2025, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on December 31, 2025.

(ID# 24-3352)

 

65.

Consider recommendations relating to the 2024 Micro-surfacing of County Roads and Various Locations Project.  California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Possible action:

  1. Approve the Project, adopt plans and specifications, and authorize advertisement of Contract Documents for the 2024 Micro-surfacing of County Roads at Various Locations project, and direct the Clerk of the Board to open bids on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. The opening of bids shall be made available to the public via virtual teleconference, a link to which will be posted via Addendum to the Invitation to Bid no later than 72 hours before the time scheduled for the opening of bids. The results will be posted on the Clerk of the Board website no later than the following day.
  2. Authorize the County Executive, or designee, to make clarifications, make minor changes, and issue addenda as necessary to the Contract Documents and the advertisement, including the timing of receipt of proposals.

(ID# 24-4367)

 

Facilities and Fleet Department

 

66.

Consider recommendations relating to Lease Agreement with 264 North Morrison, a California Limited Liability Company, for the premises located at 264 North Morrison, San Jose. (LA-1)
Possible action:

  1. Approve Lease Agreement with 264 North Morrison, LLC, relating to providing 7,500 rentable square feet of office space at 264 North Morrison Avenue, San Jose, in an amount not to exceed $1,311,419 for period March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2029, with two five-year extension options, and an option to purchase, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality.
  2. Authorize the County Executive, or designee, to manage the Lease within the terms of the Lease as approved by the Board of Supervisors. Delegation of authority shall expire on February 28, 2029.

(ID# 24-4384)

 

67.

Consider recommendations relating to the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) Imaging Equipment Replacement Project and SCVMC X-ray Equipment Replacement Project.
Possible action:

  1. Approve the Project, adopt plans and specifications, and authorize advertisement of Contract Documents for the SCVMC - Imaging Equipment Replacement Project and SCVMC X-ray Equipment Replacement Project - County of Santa Clara Valley Health (Project No. 263-CP-24018) and direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to open bids on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. The opening of bids shall be made available to the public via virtual teleconference, a link to which will be posted via Addendum to the Invitation to Bid no later than 72 hours before the time scheduled for the opening of bids. The results will be posted on the Clerk of the Board website no later than the following day.
  2. Authorize the County Executive, or designee, to make clarifications, make minor changes, and issue addenda as necessary to the contract documents and the advertisement, including the timing of receipt of proposals.

(ID# 24-4461)

 

68.

Receive report from the Facilities and Fleet Department relating to emergency procurement to repair electrical outage at the 70 W. Hedding Street.

 (ID# 24-4326)

 

69.

Receive report from the Facilities and Fleet Department relating to emergency procurement to repair plumbing at Elmwood Correctional Facility.

 (ID# 24-4372)

 

70.

Consider recommendations relating to the best value process.

Possible action:

  1. Receive report from the Facilities and Fleet Department and Roads and Airports Department relating to the best value process.​
  2. Approve submission of report before March 1, 2024, to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature, as determined by the Office of Intergovernmental Relations, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, per Public Contract Code section 20155.7.
  3. Approve delegation of authority to the County Executive, or designee, to submit the report to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature, as determined by the Office of Intergovernmental Relations, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, and to take all necessary related actions, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on March 30, 2024.

(ID# 24-4597)

 

71.

Approve Contract Change Order No. 29 - Interim - VMC at Bascom Seismic Improvement Project (Project No. 263-CP19020). Contractor - Stronghold Engineering Inc. Net increase of $1,583,111 and no change in contract time. (LA-1)

 (ID# 23-1810)

 


 

Final Adoption of Ordinances

 

72.

Final adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24.45, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24 relating to compensation of employees deleting one Program Manager II position and adding one Program Manager III position in the Social Services Agency. (ID# 23-1843-02)

 

73.

Final adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24.48, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24 relating to compensation of employees deleting one Database Administrator or Associate Database Administrator position and adding one Senior Database Administrator position in Technology Services and Solutions. (ID# 24-2059-01)

 

74.

Final adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24.49, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24 relating to compensation of employees, adding and deleting various positions as part of FY 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Review. (ID# 24-2110-01)

 

75.

Final adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24.50, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24 relating to compensation of employees deleting one Administrative Assistant position and adding one Management Analyst or Associate Management Analyst position in the Social Services Agency. (ID# 24-2069-01)

 

76.

Final adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24.51, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24 relating to compensation of employees adding two Library Clerk positions and one Janitor position to the Santa Clara County Library District. (ID# 24-2168-01)

 

77.

Final adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24.52, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24 relating to compensation of employees revising Footnote 871 to extend the expiration date for two unclassified IT Business Analyst or Associate IT Business Analyst positions in the Social Services Agency. Positions shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on September 1, 2024. (ID# 24-2071-01)

 

78.

Final adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24.53, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24 relating to compensation of employees adding one Administrative Services Manager I position in the Facilities and Fleet Department. (ID# 24-2049-01)

 

79.

Final adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24.54, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24 relating to compensation of employees adding three Veterans Services Representative II or Veterans Services Representative I positions in the Social Services Agency. (ID# 24-4219-01)

 

80.

Final adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-20.23.08, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Executive Leadership Salary Ordinance No. NS-20.23, amending Section 2 - Positions, Salary Range, Transfers, and Inplacement, adding subsection (f) providing a one-time payment up to 10 percent of the salary upon satisfactory completion of the 18-month probationary period for specialized, difficult to fill positions. (ID# 24-4317-01)