SVACA Board of Directors Agenda 11-18-20

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SILICON VALLEY ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020  – 8:30 A.M.
SVACA ANIMAL CARE CENTER
3370 THOMAS ROAD
SANTA CLARA, CA 95054

Pursuant to the provisions of California Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, issued on March 17, 2020, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority has implemented methods for the public to participate remotely:

Via Zoom:

  • https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 895 5114 6695
  • Phone: 1(669)900-6833
  • Via email to staff@svaca.com

For those individuals that do not have the above access, Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority’s Ya-Ya Room has been set up to accommodate up to 5 people at a time and public comment will be given from that location. 

The meeting set-up is in line with the recommendations of the COVID-19 White House Task Force, which notes no more than 10 people gatherings. The Executive Director will be present for the meeting with Board members participating remotely.  

Call to Order

Roll Call

  1. Public Comment

    Public Comments on items not on the agenda: Usually any items under this heading are referred to staff for further study, research, completion and/or future Board action.

    (Any member of the public may address this meeting of the Board of Directors on any item appearing on the agenda by asking to be recognized when the item about which the member desires to speak is called.)

  2. Board Awards

    • Rich Waterman, City of Campbell, for service to the Board of Directors
    • Teresa O’Neill, City of Santa Clara, for service to the Board of Directors 
    • John McAlister, City of Mountain View, for service to the Board of Directors  

    CONSENT CALENDAR

    MOTION: That the motions indicated by consent calendar items 3 through 8 be adopted except for _, _, _, _, _, and _.

    (Four Votes Required for Approval)

  3. Waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances

    MOTION: That full reading of the resolutions and ordinances on the regular agenda of the Board of Directors of the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority be waived.

  4. Board Minutes

    MOTION: That the minutes of the September 23, 2020, regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority be approved as submitted in typewritten form.

  5. Statement of Revenues and Expenditures

    MOTION:  That the Income & Expenses Budget vs. Actual----July 2020 through October 2020 and the Balance Sheet as of October 31, 2020 be received and filed.

  6. FY 2020-21 First Quarter Investment Report

    MOTION: That the FY 2020-21 First Quarter Investment Report be received and filed.

  7. Establish 2021 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule

    MOTION: That the 2021 meeting dates for the Board of Directors be approved as submitted.        

  8.  Department Statistics

    MOTION:  That the statistics of SVACA activity be received and filed. 

    END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 

  9. Designation of labor representatives for negotiating compensation with Executive Director.

    MOTION:  That each member of the current Board of Directors is designated as an agency labor representative for negotiating compensation with Executive Director, and will also substitute for previously-identified from their respective Member Agencies. 

    EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public) 

  10. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957.6)
    a. Agency designated representatives: Rich Waterman, Liz Lawler, Teresa O’Neill and John McAlister 
    b. Unrepresented Employee: Executive Director

    END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

    RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION

  11. Consideration of Executive Director Salary Increase

    MOTION:  That the Board of Directors consider a salary increase for the Executive Director in an amount to be determined.

    (Four Votes Required for Approval)

  12. Board Announcements and Reports

  13. Staff Reports

  14. Adjournment

    MOTION: That the meeting be adjourned to the regular Board meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 8:30 a.m., in the Conference Room of the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority Animal Care Center, 3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, California

Accessible Public Meetings: Upon request, SVACA will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. Please send a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least 48 hours before the meeting. Requests should be sent to: Dan Soszynski at 3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054, or at staff@svaca.com

Last Updated:
11-12-2020