SVACA Board of Directors Meeting - 11-17-2021

Pursuant to the provisions of AB 361, signed by the Governor on September 16, 2021, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority has implemented methods for the public to participate remotely.

Via Zoom:
o https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID:832 8300 8817
o Phone: 1(669)900-6833
o 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 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.)

   CONSENT CALENDAR

   MOTION: That the motions indicated by consent calendar items 2 through 7 be adopted except for ___, ___, ___, ___, ___and ___.
   
   (Four Votes Required for Approval)

2. 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.

3. Board Minutes

   MOTION: That the minutes of the September 22, 2021, regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority be approved as submitted in typewritten form.

4. Statement of Revenues and Expenditures

   MOTION: That the Income & Expenses Budget vs. Actual----July 2021 through October 2021 and the Balance Sheet as of October 31, 2021 be received and filed.

5. Department Statistics

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

6. FY 2021-2022 First Quarter Investment Report

   MOTION: That the FY 2021-2022 First Quarter Investment Report be received and
   filed.

7. Establish 2022 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule

   END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
   
   NEW BUSINESS

8. Non-pensionable staff compensation

   MOTION: That the Board of Directors consider a one-time non-pensionable staff compensation in the amount of 5% for all currently active SVACA staff, excluding the Executive Director, who were employed and active for the full year in 2020-21 effective November 17, 2021.

   (Four Votes Required for Approval)

9. Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority to hold public meetings solely by teleconference or otherwise electronically pursuant to AB 361.

   MOTION: That the Board of Directors adopt Resolution 2021-4 allowing the Board to hold public meetings solely by teleconference or otherwise electronically pursuant to AB 361.

   OR

   MOTION: That the Board of Directors return to in person meetings beginning January 26, 2022.

   (Four Votes Required for Approval)

   END OF NEW BUSINESS

10.  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)

11.  Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957.6)

    1. Agency designated representatives: Liz Lawler, Paul Resnikoff, Raj Chahal and Sally Lieber
    2. Unrepresented Employee: Executive Director



END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION

12. 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)

13. Board Announcements and Reports

14. Staff Reports

15. Adjournment

    MOTION: That the meeting be adjourned to the regular Board meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 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: Heidi Springer at 3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054, or at staff@svaca.com