REPORT TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA
SUBJECT
Title
Consideration of Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Montoy Law Corporation for Legal Services for the Santa Clara Oversight Board
Report
BACKGROUND
At the July 11, 2012 meeting of the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency for the Redevelopment Agency of the city of Santa Clara, the Oversight Board appointed Hilda Cantu Montoy, as the Oversight Board legal counsel. Since that time, Ms. Montoy has advised the Oversight Board at its meetings and has provided legal representation for the Oversight Board on an as needed basis.
DISCUSSION
As provided under the State of California Health and Safety Code section 34179 (j), as of July 1, 2018 all city oversight boards will be replaced by one countywide oversight board. Over the past 60 days Santa Clara Oversight Board has been active on matters related to the disposition of the North South parking lot parcel. Additional funds are needed for services as provided to the Santa Clara Oversight Board prior to its dissolution as of June 30, 2018. Amendment No. 4 adds $15,000 to the Agreement for a maximum total not to exceed contract amount of $235,000.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not request in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
An administrative budget for the Successor Agency is not included as part of the Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule. Sufficient funds are available in City Manager’s Office Authority Administration (program 1012) contractual services budget.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the Finance Department and City Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Montoy Law Corporation for legal services for the Santa Clara Oversight Board increasing the maximum total not to exceed to $235,000.
Staff
Reviewed by: Ruth Shikada, Assistant City Manager
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Montoy Law Corporation for Legal Services for the Santa Clara Oversight Board