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City Council and Authorities Concurrent

August 18, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050

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Agenda — 59 items

  1. 1 Council/Boardmember Chahal will be participating remotely from the following location: 627 Sector 11 Panchkula (HR) India The City of Santa Clara is conducting City Council meetings in a hybrid manner (in-person and continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely). • Via Zoom: o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/99706759306 Meeting ID: 997-0675-9306 o Phone 1(669) 900-6833 How to Submit Written Public Comment Before City Council Meeting: 1. Use the eComment tab located on the City Council Agenda page https://santaclara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx). eComments are directly sent to the iLegislate application used by City Council and staff, and become part of the public record. eComment closes 15 minutes before the start of a meeting. 2. By email to clerk@santaclaraca.gov by 12 p.m. the day of the meeting. Those emails will be forwarded to the Council and will be uploaded to the City Council Agenda as supplemental meeting material. Emails received after the 12 p.m. cutoff time up through the end of the meeting will form part of the meeting record. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. NOTE: Please note eComments and Emails received as public comment will not be read aloud during the meeting. Agendas, Staff Reports and some associated documents for City Council items may be viewed on the Internet at https://santaclara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk at Santa Clara City Hall, 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050 at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the legislative body. Any draft contracts, ordinances and resolutions posted on the Internet site or distributed in advance of the Council meeting may not be the final documents approved by the City Council. For the final document, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 615-2220 or Clerk@santaclaraca.gov.
  2. 2 Closed Session - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
  3. 3 5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 6:02
  4. 4 Call to Order in the Council Chambers ▶ jump to 6:12
  5. 5 Confirmation of Quorum ▶ jump to 6:24
  6. 1.A Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) Name of case: Related Santa Clara, LLC vs. Jennifer Osborn, et al, Santa Clara Superior Court, Case no. 26CV489245 26-867 ▶ jump to 8:13
  7. 1.B Conference with Labor Negotiators (CC) Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957.6 City representatives: Jovan D. Grogan, Aracely Azevedo, Marco Mercado, Ashley Lancaster, Glen Googins and Su Reuter Employee Organization(s): Santa Clara Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters, Local 1171 (Unit #1) Police Officers Association (Unit #2) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245 (Unit #3) Engineers of the City of Santa Clara (Unit #4) City of Santa Clara Employees Association (Unit #578) American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, Local 101 (Unit #6) Unclassified Miscellaneous Management (Unit #9) Unclassified Police Management (Unit #9A) Unclassified Fire Management (Unit #9B) Unclassified Electric Utility Management (Unit #9E) Public Safety Non-sworn Employees Association (Unit #10) 26-894 ▶ jump to 8:30
  8. 8 Public Comment ▶ jump to 9:12
  9. 9 Convene to Closed Session (Sparacino Conference Room) ▶ jump to 13:32
  10. 10 7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING ▶ jump to 16:01
  11. 11 Call to Order in the Council Chambers ▶ jump to 23:44
  12. 12 Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values ▶ jump to 24:06
  13. 13 Roll Call ▶ jump to 24:50
  14. 14 REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS ▶ jump to 29:36
  15. 15 CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS ▶ jump to 30:27
  16. 16 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
  17. 2.A Proclamation of August 24, 2026 as Ukrainian Independence Day 26-708 ▶ jump to 30:39
  18. 2.B Recognition of a $15,000 Grant from the Forty Niners Football Company LLC for Youth Sports in the City of Santa Clara and Approval of the Related Budget Amendment 26-741 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 43:24
  19. 19 CONSENT CALENDAR Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 44:29
  20. 3.A Action on the June 23, 2026 Special City Council Meeting and Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting, June 30, 2026 Special City Council Meeting, July 7, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting, and July 14, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes. 26-882 Adopted Pass
  21. 3.B Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes 26-15 Adopted Pass
  22. 3.C Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period June 7, 2026 - July 10, 2026 26-793 Adopted Pass
  23. 3.D Action on Monthly Investment Report for June 2026 26-796 Adopted Pass
  24. 3.E Informational Report on 2026 Q2 Legislative Updates Adopted Pass
  25. 3.F Action on an Agreement with Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning for Design Professional Services for the International Swim Center Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project and Approve the Related Budget Amendments 26-488 Adopted Pass
  26. 3.G Action on an Agreement with Ten Over Studio for Design Professional Services for the Fire Station 7 Replacement Project 26-489 Adopted Pass
  27. 3.H Action to Approve Multidisciplinary Engineering Master Services Agreements for Silicon Valley Power and Authorize Additional Aggregate Maximum Compensation Not-to-Exceed $80 Million Across Four Master Agreement Groups, to be Funded from the Electric Utility Fund and the Electric Utility Capital Fund 26-732 Adopted Pass
  28. 3.I Action to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Agreements with ProEnergy Services, LLC and GE Vernova International LLC for Gas Turbine Engine Field and Depot Services for Silicon Valley Power, for Additional Compensation Not-to-Exceed $20 Million, for a Total Combined Maximum Compensation Not-to-Exceed $50 Million, Inclusive of $30 Million Previously Authorized by the City Council 26-622 Adopted Pass
  29. 3.J Action to Authorize Execution of Updated Agreement with WeHOPE in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,788,185 for Street Outreach and Essential Homeless Services 26-589 Adopted Pass
  30. 3.K Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Kyle Groundwater, Inc. for Well Condition Assessment and Engineering Services Within the Previously Authorized Maximum Amount of $1,007,880 26-686 Adopted Pass
  31. 3.L Action on Ratification of an Emergency Sole Source Purchase Order to Pump Repair Services Company for the Purchase and Installation of a Replacement Pump and Motor for the City's Groundwater Well 10 in an Amount Not to Exceed $362,675 26-783 Adopted Pass
  32. 3.M Action on the Award of a Public Works Contract for the Northern Receiving Station to Kifer Receiving Station 115 Kilovolt Transmission Line Project to Outsource Utility Contractor, LLC, for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $31,172,792, Inclusive of a 20% Contingency (Contract No. 2455), and Related Budget Amendment 26-805 Adopted Pass
  33. 3.N Action on a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of a Public Utility Easement at 3250 Jay Street 26-417 Adopted Pass
  34. 3.O Action on a Resolution Memorializing the Historical Calculation of Holiday Pay for the Santa Clara Police Officers Association (Unit 2) from 2021 to 2025 Pursuant to CalPERS Request 26-819 Adopted Pass
  35. 3.P Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Examination of Sales and Use Tax Records by Certain Designated Parties for Official Purposes 26-842 Adopted Pass
  36. 3.Q Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting the Updated Unclassified Salary Plan 26-857 Adopted Pass
  37. 3.R Note and File the City Auditor’s Office Report on the Audit of Silicon Valley Power’s Power Purchase Agreement Process 26-551 Adopted Pass
  38. 38 SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD CONSENT CALENDAR
  39. 4.A Action on Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for the Month of June 2026 26-797 Adopted Pass
  40. 4.B Action on an Agreement with Superior Alarm Systems for Security Integrator Systems at Levi’s Stadium For a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,838,022, Inclusive of All Contract and Option Years, and Delegation of Authority for Future Amendments. 26-571 Adopted Pass
  41. 4.C Informational Report on Stadium Authority and Stadium Manager Meetings for the Period of October 1 to December 31, 2025 26-90 Adopted Pass
  42. 42 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 47:22
  43. 43 CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
  44. 5. Action on the May 5, 2026 and May 19, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes, and the May 6, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes and May 26, 2026 Special Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 23, 2026) 26-737 Adopted Fail ▶ jump to 97:14
  45. 45 PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
  46. 5. Action on the May 5, 2026 and May 19, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes, and the May 6, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes and May 26, 2026 Special Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 23, 2026) 26-737 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 97:49
  47. 6. Public Hearing: Waive First Reading and Introduce the Third Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance, and Adopt a Resolution Rezoning Properties Currently Designated TN (Transit Neighborhood) to R6 (Transit Neighborhood Residential); Continued from the July 14, 2026 City Council Meeting 26-806 ▶ jump to 99:38
  48. 7. Staff Update and Solicitation of Council Input or Direction on a City Council Request (Council Policy 030) to Revise Chapter 17.15 of the City Code (Property Developments) related to Required Street Improvements (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 23, 2026) 26-777 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 209:30
  49. 6. Public Hearing: Waive First Reading and Introduce the Third Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance, and Adopt a Resolution Rezoning Properties Currently Designated TN (Transit Neighborhood) to R6 (Transit Neighborhood Residential); Continued from the July 14, 2026 City Council Meeting 26-806 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 128:06
  50. 8. Action on a Council Policy 030 Request for Information on Public Participation Options, and Audio/Visual (A/V) and Broadcasting Requirements for Potential Offsite City Council Meetings, and Direction to Staff (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 23, 2026) 26-778 ▶ jump to 209:59
  51. 6. Public Hearing: Waive First Reading and Introduce the Third Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance, and Adopt a Resolution Rezoning Properties Currently Designated TN (Transit Neighborhood) to R6 (Transit Neighborhood Residential); Continued from the July 14, 2026 City Council Meeting 26-806 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 139:31
  52. 49 REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS ▶ jump to 225:44
  53. 9. Action on a Council Written Request (Council Policy 030) Submitted by Councilmember Jain to Place an Item on a Future Council Agenda Regarding a Policy Limiting the Type and Quantity of Water Used by Data Centers 26-775 ▶ jump to 215:49
  54. 8. Action on a Council Policy 030 Request for Information on Public Participation Options, and Audio/Visual (A/V) and Broadcasting Requirements for Potential Offsite City Council Meetings, and Direction to Staff (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 23, 2026) 26-778 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 214:54
  55. 51 CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT ▶ jump to 225:33
  56. 52 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 231:01
  57. 9. Action on a Council Written Request (Council Policy 030) Submitted by Councilmember Jain to Place an Item on a Future Council Agenda Regarding a Policy Limiting the Type and Quantity of Water Used by Data Centers 26-775 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 224:46
  58. 53 The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
  59. 54 MEETING DISCLOSURES The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies. California Government Code Section 84308, most recently amended by SB 1243, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits a local elected official or quasi-judicial appointed official from participating in any action related to a contributor’s contract, license, permit, or use entitlement if he/she/it receives any campaign contributions totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the date a final decision has been made, from the party, participants, or agents in the proceeding. Parties, Participants or Agents for a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other use entitlement pending before the City Council or a City quasi-judicial body must complete the California Levine Act Disclosure Statement prior to their proceeding. STREAMING SERVICES: As always, the public may view the meetings on SantaClaraCA.gov, Santa Clara City Television (Comcast cable channel 15), or the livestream on the City’s YouTube channel or Facebook page. Note: The public cannot participate in the meeting through these livestreaming methods; livestreaming capabilities may be disrupted at times, viewers may always view and participate in meetings in-person and via Zoom as noted on the agenda. AB23 ANNOUNCEMENT: Members of the Santa Clara Stadium Authority, Sports and Open Space Authority and Housing Authority are entitled to receive $30 for each attended meeting. Note: The City Council and its associated Authorities meet as separate agencies but in a concurrent manner. Actions taken should be considered actions of only the identified policy body. LEGEND: City Council (CC); Stadium Authority (SA); Sports and Open Space Authority (SOSA); Housing Authority (HA); Successor Agency to the City of Santa Clara Redevelopment Agency (SARDA); Bayshore North Project Enhancement Authority (BNPEA); Public Facilities Financing Corporation (PFFC) 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 or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library. If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect "Public Speaker." In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the maximum extent feasible. The City of Santa Clara will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision impairments so they can participate equally in the City’s programs, services, and activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Individuals who require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or any other disability-related modification of policies or procedures, or other accommodation, in order to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of Santa Clara, should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 408-615-3000 as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.