Roll Call.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation by Ritche Bueza, Pastor of Saint Justin Parish, Santa Clara.

Announce names of individuals in whose honor and memory today's meeting is dedicated.

Public Comment. (This item is reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda.) Members of the public who wish to address the Board on any item not listed on the agenda should complete a request to speak form and place it in the tray near the podium. The Chair will call individuals to the podium in turn. Speakers are limited to one minute. 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. All statements that require a response will be referred to staff for reply in writing.

Approve consent calendar and changes to the Board of Supervisors' Agenda.

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 any consent items should complete a request to speak form and place it in the tray near the podium. The Chair will call individuals to the podium when the item is discussed.

Approve Summary of Proceedings of November 3, 2009, and minutes of October 20, 2009.

Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 90 - $75,000 increasing revenue and expenditures in the Social Services Agency budget relating to the Walter S. Johnson Grant for the California Connected by 25 Program. (4/5 Roll Call Vote)

Consider recommendations relating to adding 11 positions in the Social Services Agency, Department of Employment and Benefit Services.

Possible action:

1. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 35 - $495,538 increasing revenue and expenditures in the Social Services Agency budget. (4/5 Roll Call Vote)

2. Introduction and preliminary adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.10.35 amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.10 relating to the compensation of employees adding ten Office Specialist II positions and one Associate Management Analyst B or Associate Management Analyst A position in the Social Services Agency. (Roll Call Vote to waive reading, Roll Call Vote to Adopt)

Consider recommendations relating to adding 14 positions in the Social Services Agency.

Possible action:

1. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 92 - $988,243 increasing revenue and expenditures in the Social Services Agency budget. (4/5 Roll Call Vote)

2. Introduction and preliminary adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.10.36 amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.10 relating to the compensation of employees adding one Eligibility Work Supervisor position, ten Eligibility Worker III or Eligibility Worker II or Eligibility Worker I positions, one Client Services Technician or Office Specialist III position, one Office Specialist II position, and one Staff Development Specialist or Associate Staff Development Specialist in the Social Services Agency. (Roll Call Vote to waive reading, Roll Call Vote to Adopt)

Approve delegation of authority to the County Executive, or designee, to amend existing Agreement with Vision Service Plan (VSP) to provide vision insurance benefits for eligible In-Home Supportive Services Independent Providers (IPs), and take any and all necessary or advisable actions to extend the term of Agreement for a maximum of three months from November 30, 2009 to February 28, 2010, in an amount not to exceed the current monthly rate of $8.58 per eligible participating IP enrollee, 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 February 28, 2010.

Accept report from the Public Health Officer relating to the need for continuation of Proclamation of Local Emergency due to increasing human cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza virus in Santa Clara County, which was proclaimed by the Board of Supervisors on September 29, 2009 and last continued on November 3, 2009.

Approve delegation of authority to Public Health Administrator to submit Grant Application to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to grant funding provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for the Communities Putting Prevention to Work initiative in an amount up to $20,000,000 for period February 26, 2010 through February 25, 2012.

Consider recommendations relating to the Public Health Department's California Children's Services Program.

Possible action:

1. Accept letter of award from the California Department of Health Care Services relating to providing the Pediatric Palliative Care Waiver Program for period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

2. Introduction and preliminary adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.10.38 amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.10 relating to the compensation of employees adding one Utilization Review Coordinator position in the Public Health Department. (Roll Call Vote to waive reading, Roll Call Vote to adopt)

3. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 86 - $120,244 increasing revenue and expenditures in the Public Health Department budget. (4/5 Roll Call Vote)

Consider recommendations relating to Federal Health Resources and Services Administration Health Care and Other Facilities grant awards.

Possible action:

1. Accept non-competitive grant awards for the purchase of digital mammography equipment in the amount of $399,960, and ultrasound equipment for the Emergency Department in the amount of $230,670, for period September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010.
2. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 87 - $630,630 increasing revenue and expenditures in the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Capital budget. (4/5 Roll Call Vote)

Approve the Projects, adopt plans and specifications, and authorize advertisement of Contract Documents for two Job Order Contracts (JOC), Project Nos. JOC-SCVHHS-2009-01 and JOC-SCVHHS-2009-02.

Approve First Amendment to Agreement with U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group relating to providing occupational medical service, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 and extending term of Agreement through November 30, 2011, with all other provisions in the contract remaining the same.

Introduction and preliminary adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.10.39 amending Santa Clara County Ordinance No. NS-5.10 relating to the compensation of employees deleting one Office Specialist II position and adding one Account Clerk II position in the Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator Division within the Department of Aging and Adult Services - Social Services Agency. (Roll Call Vote to waive reading, Roll Call Vote to adopt)

Consider recommendations relating to the Office of County Executive, Office of Emergency Services.

Possible action:

1. Approve revised job specification for the classification of Senior Emergency Planning Coordinator.

2. Approve revised job specification for the classification of Emergency Planning Coordinator.

3. Introduction and preliminary adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.10.37 amending Santa Clara County Ordinance No. NS-5.10 relating to the compensation of employees amending the Salary Schedule to adjust the salary for the Senior Emergency Planning Coordinator and Emergency Planning Coordinator classifications within the Office of County Executive, Office of Emergency Services. (Roll Call Vote to waive reading, Roll Call Vote to adopt)

Accept report from Board President.

Announce travel for members of the Board of Supervisors and other elected officials as follows:

1. President Kniss traveled to Broward County, Florida, to attend the Large Urban County Caucus on October 28-30, 2009; and, to Washington, D.C., to meet with Legislative representatives on November 4-5, 2009.

2. Supervisor Cortese will travel to Melbourne, Australia, to participate in a panel at the World Parliament and take part in San Jose/Santa Clara County's formal recognition as an "Inaugural City" by the Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions, on December 1-9, 2009.

Accept reports from members of the Board of Supervisors relating to meetings attended through November 4, 2009.

Consider items of concern and refer to Administration for review and report.

There is no report from Housing, Land Use, Environment, and Transportation Committee. (Gage)

There is no report from Public Safety and Justice Committee. (Shirakawa)

There is no report from Health and Hospital Committee. (Kniss)

Accept report from Finance and Government Operations Committee relating to meeting of October 28, 2009. (Yeager)

Possible action:

1. Direct the Controller's Office to work with the Roads and Airports Department and the Facilities and Fleet Department (FAF) to calculate an appropriate payment amount for the intra-County lease of Roads maintenance facilities by FAF, and direct Administration to bring a draft policy recommendation from the County Executive relating to an interpretation of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) A-87 to the Finance and Government Operations Committee and then the Board for consideration, to guide any future decisions regarding intra-County Lease Agreements.

2. Accept report providing information relating to options for financing renewable energy projects.

3. Authorize staff to issue a Request for Information (RFI) seeking further information on renewable energy acquisition alternatives and current market conditions.

4. Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of four megawatts of renewable power, given consideration of aggregate procurement options and the decreasing California Solar Initiative-Performance Based Incentives (CSI-PBI) levels for renewable energy generation.

5. Authorize staff to submit CSI-PBI Reservation Request Form for identified projects.

6. Adopt Resolution adopting the 2009 annual report of the County Corporate Sponsorship and Marketing Program. (Roll Call Vote)

7. Accept Committee agenda items 4, 8-16, and 18 as Board information only.

There is no report from Legislative Committee. (Kniss)

Accept report from Children, Seniors, and Families Committee relating to meeting of October 22, 2009. (Cortese)

Possible action:

Accept Committee agenda items 3-13 as Board information only.

There is no report from Board Delegates to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). (Gage, Kniss)

There is no report from Board Delegate to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. (Yeager)

There is no report from Board Delegates to Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo). (Kniss, Gage)

There is no report from Board Delegates to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. (Kniss, Yeager)

Accept report from County Executive.

Consider recommendations relating to re-balancing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 County budget due to State budget impacts.

Possible action:

1. Accept updated information relating to the impact of State budget actions on the FY 2010 County budget.

2. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 89 - $44,148,682 adjusting revenue and expenditures in various departments to re-balance the FY 2010 budget due to State budget actions. (Roll Call Vote)

Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Procurement, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, terminate, and take any and all necessary or advisable actions relating to Agreement No. 5500000757 with Quest Diagnostics for providing clinical reference lab services, in an amount not to exceed $11,068,000 for period February 1, 2003 through January 31, 2013, 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 January 31, 2013.

Consider recommendations relating to Agreement with GlobalMail, Incorporated, dba DHL GlobalMail (DHL).

Possible action:

1. Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Procurement, or designee, to award Agreement No. 5500001868 with DHL relating to providing pharmacy mailing services, in an amount not to exceed $750,000 for period December 1, 2009 through November 30, 2011.
2. Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Procurement, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, terminate, and take any and all necessary or advisable actions relating to the Agreement with DHL, 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 November 30, 2011.

Consider recommendations relating to food purchases for correctional facilities.

Possible action:

1. Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Procurement, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, terminate, and take any necessary or advisable actions relating to Agreement No. 5500001645 with BiRite Foodservice Distributors for providing miscellaneous groceries, in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for period May 1, 2007 through March 31, 2010, 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 31, 2010.

2. Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Procurement, or designee, to complete a solicitation relating to providing miscellaneous groceries for a three-year period with option to extend for two additional one-year extensions. Delegation of authority shall expire on March 31, 2010.

Held from October 20, 2009 (Item No. 34): Accept report relating to the impact on the General Fund due to the approval and implementation of a one percent Local Preference Policy on October 21, 2008.

Approve delegation of authority to the County Executive, or designee, to execute and submit applications to the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Public Benefit Conveyance(s) to the County of the 8.7-acre Private George L. Richey U.S. Army Reserve Center, with deed restrictions for use by County law enforcement and emergency preparedness personnel as a first responders training and readiness facility for period October 20, 2009 through October 20, 2010.

Adopt Resolution authorizing Application for an Allocation of Mortgage Credit Certificate Issuance Authority. (Roll Call Vote)

Accept report from County Counsel on legal issues.

Accept report relating to Closed Session of November 9, 2009.

Announce appointments by individual Board members to various Boards and Commissions:

Approve recommendations relating to vacancy and resignations from Boards and Commissions.

1. Accept resignation of Arlene Pierraci-Herrick from the Santa Clara County/Province of Florence, Italy, Sister-County Commission for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2010. Appointee shall have previously demonstrated interest or participation in matters pertaining to the relationship between Italy and the United States. Position is allocated to District 2. 

2. Accept resignation of Jonathan Emami from the Housing Authority of Santa Clara County Commission for a four-year term expiring April 30, 2013. Appointee shall represent the Public at Large. Position is allocated to District 3.

3. Accept resignation of Mariel Caballero from the Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2010. Appointee shall represent low-income members and/or residents of target neighborhood or member of monority. Position is allocated to District 2.

4. Accept resignation of Marge Valente from Santa Clara County/Province of Florence, Italy, Sister-County Commission for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2011. Appointee shall have previously demonstrated interest or participation in matters pertaining to the relationship between Italy and the United States. Position is allocated to District 2.

5. Accept resignation of Denise Heinrich from the Lake Canyon Community Services District for a term without a designated term limit. Appointee shall reside in the Community Service District.

6. Accept resignation of Anthony Trazo from the HIV Health Services Planning Council for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2010. Appointee shall be a Part D Grantee or Youth and Family HIV Services Provider. Position is rotating and remains with District 4 until term expiration.

7. Declare position vacant for Linda Chang from the Child Abuse Council for a four-year term expiring June 30, 2012. Appointee shall be a representative of a public agency. Position is allocated to District 3.

Approve delegation of authority to the Director, Finance Agency, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, terminate, and take any and all necessary or advisable actions relating to separate Master Repurchase Agreements with JP Morgan Securities Inc.; Barclays Capital Inc.; Banc of America Securities, LLC; and, Cantor Fitzgerald Co., covering certain investment and borrowing transactions, 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 November 10, 2012.

Accept and authorize filing of Detailed Investment Portfolio Listing for period ending September 30, 2009.

Resolutions, Commendations, and Memorials. (Roll Call Vote)

1. Ratify Resolution, presented on October 23, 2009, honoring Rosemary Stasek for service as an exemplary civic leader in Mountain view and beyond, and an inspiration to all who know and learned from her. (Kniss)

2. Adopt Resolution commending John Pencer for the outstanding leadership and service he has committed to the YMCA of Silicon Valley for over a decade. (Kniss)

3. Ratify Resolution, presented on November 6, 2009, commending the Saratoga, California, and Muko, Japan, Sister City Affiliation for the cities' commitment to bridge culture and community through a Sister Cities Partnership for the past twenty-five years. (Kniss)

4. Ratify Resolution, presented on November 7, 2009, commending Morgan Autism Center for its positive impact on the quality of life of thousands of children and adults in Santa Clara County. (Yeager)

5. Ratify Resolution, presented on November 6, 2009, commending Yu-Ai Kai for their strong promotion of cultural and familial ties, and for their advancement of community service as an integral part of each resident's responsibilities here in Santa Clara County. (Cortese)

6. Adopt and present Resolution commending Nhu-Hanh Tonnu for her tremendous dedication and services to the residents of Santa Clara County, and her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those around her. (Cortese)

7. Adopt and present Resolution commending Dr. Charles K. Kao for his exemplary achievements in science and technology, and recognition as an awardee of the Nobel Prize in Physics. (Kniss)

8. Adopt and present Resolution commending Burga Santiago as she retires after 22 years of dedicated service to the County of Santa Clara. (Gage)

Approve and present Certificates of Appreciation to Employees of the Month for November 2009.

Held from November 3, 2009 (Item No. 50): Consider recommendations relating to the County of Santa Clara Housing Element Update 2009-2014.

Possible action:

1. Accept status report.

2. Authorize submittal of responses to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) comments and a Revised Draft Housing Element Update 2009-2014, dated October 21, 2009, to the HCD for further review and comment.

3. Direct staff to provide a status report regarding any further comments received from HCD and to return to the Board of Supervisors for a public hearing to adopt the Housing Element Update at the earliest opportunity in the Winter of 2009/2010.

Consider recommendations relating to Casa Grande Rehabilitation Project at Almaden Quicksilver County Park.

Possible action:

1. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 82 - $450,000 transferring funds within the Department of Parks and Recreation, Capital Improvement Program budget. (Roll Call Vote)

2. Increase the supplemental work allowance (SWA) for Bevilacqua and Sons, Inc., in the amount of $251,352 to a new total SWA of $754,055.90, and a new total contract of $5,781,095, and authorize the Director, Parks and Recreation Department, to issue change orders against the increased SWA and to approve modifications to the contract time.

Consider recommendations relating to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for historic architectural and structural services.

Possible action:

1. Approve Third Amendment to PSA with Architectural Resources Group, Inc., relating to providing historic architectural and structural services, increasing the maximum compensation limit (MCL) by $65,000 for a revised MCL of $715,000, and extending the term seven months for period December 9, 2009 through June 9, 2010.

2. Authorize the Director, Parks and Recreation Department, to be the Owner's Authorized Representative to execute Project Agreements for services during the term of the PSA, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive, and to perform other administrative functions pursuant to the PSA. Delegation of authority shall expire on June 9, 2010.

Consider recommendations relating to County participation in a Bay Area Regional Consortium (Consortium) to implement coordinated efforts to prevent the introduction of quagga and zebra mussels into Consortium waterways and to accept State funding to support Consortium prevention efforts.

Possible action:

1. Approve delegation of authority to the Director, Parks and Recreation Department, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, terminate, and take any and all necessary or advisable actions relating to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with various public agencies in the Bay Area, including those located in Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, and San Benito Counties, to provide a regional approach to prevent the introduction of zebra and quagga mussels for a period of five years until June 30, 2014, 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, 2014.

2. Approve delegation of authority to the Director, Parks and Recreation Department, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, terminate, and take any and all necessary or advisable actions relating to a Funding Agreement with the State Department of Fish and Game to accept State funding to support the Consortium vessel inspection efforts, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, 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, 2010.

Accept report and provide input relating to the proposed scope of work for consultant services to update the Parks Capital Plan for Acquisition.

Adopt Resolution setting Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., as the date and time for a public hearing to consider application for vacation of a portion of Moody Road, unincorporated Santa Clara County near the Town of Los Altos Hills. (Roll Call Vote)

Accept Report on Bids for Intelligent Transportation System Improvements on Bascom Avenue at Selected Intersections Project.

Possible action:

1. Award contract to Steiny and Company, Inc., in the amount of $322,351, which includes a supplemental work allowance (SWA) in accordance with the Contract Documents and a construction time of 90 working days.

2. Authorize the Director, Roads and Airports Department, to issue Change Orders against the SWA and to approve modifications to the construction time.

3. Ratify Addendum No. 1.

Approve Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with MBA Architects, Inc., relating to providing architectural-engineering and related professional services for various Capital Improvement Projects, increasing the maximum compensation limit (MCL) by $500,000 for a new MCL of $1,500,000 and extending the term of the PSA by 12 months through February 11, 2011.

Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 80 - $28,895 transferring funds within the Facilities and Fleet Department budget for the Security Upgrades to the Clerk of the Board Reception Area Project (Project No. 263-SM07003). (Roll Call Vote)

Consider recommendations relating to intent to purchase real property necessary for the use and development of a Downtown San Jose Clinic.

Possible action:

1. Adopt Resolution of Intention to Purchase Real Property formerly known as the San Jose Medical Center. (Roll Call Vote)

2. Authorize the Clerk of the Board to set Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., as the date and time to consider acquisition of property.

3. Approve delegation of authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement, contingent on Board approval of the purchase on December 15, 2009.

Final Adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.10.34 amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.10 relating to the compensation of employees revising Footnote No. 614 to extend the deletion date for two of the seven Attorney IV or Attorney III or Attorney II or Attorney I-District Attorney positions from 11:59 p.m., on December 30, 2009 to 11:59 p.m., on June 30, 2010, in the Office of the District Attorney.  (Roll Call Vote)

Announce date and time for closed session to discuss items noticed pursuant to the Brown Act.

Adjourn in Memoriam