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July 14, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 50 items

  1. 1 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 48:02
  4. 4 Call to Order in the Council Chambers ▶ jump to 38:16
  5. 5 Confirmation of Quorum ▶ jump to 38:28
  6. 1.A 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) City of Santa Clara Employees Association (Unit 578) Unclassified Police Management (Unit #9A) Unclassified Fire Management (Unit #9B) 26-767 ▶ jump to 38:40
  7. 1.B Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) Name of case: Windsor, et al. vs. City of Santa Clara, et al, Santa Clara Superior Court, Case no. 24CV449205 26-715 ▶ jump to 39:09
  8. 8 Public Comment ▶ jump to 39:25
  9. 9 Convene to Closed Session (Sparacino Conference Room) ▶ jump to 40:25
  10. 10 7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING ▶ jump to 47:28
  11. 11 Call to Order in the Council Chambers ▶ jump to 47:34
  12. 12 Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values ▶ jump to 47:36
  13. 13 Roll Call ▶ jump to 48:28
  14. 14 REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS ▶ jump to 50:54
  15. 15 CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 1:15
  16. 16 CONSENT CALENDAR Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 55:46
  17. 3.A Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period May 9, 2026 - June 5, 2026 26-662 Adopted Pass
  18. 3.B Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for May 2026 26-726 Adopted Pass
  19. 3.C Action to Authorize the City Manager to Increase the Purchase Order Authorization with 3M Company for 715 Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced Conductors and Accessories for an Aggregate Maximum Compensation Amount of $5,000,000 26-679 Adopted Pass
  20. 3.D Action to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Total of Three Master Services Agreements, one with Westwood Professional Services, one with RRM Design Group, and one with Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey for Design Professional Services for Parks Rehabilitation and Improvements, with a Total Compensation Not-to-Exceed $2,300,000 for each Agreement, with an Aggregate Compensation Not-to-Exceed $6,900,000 Across all Three Agreements 26-375 Adopted Pass
  21. 3.E City Council and Authorities Action Delegating Authority: to the City Manager for the City; the Executive Director for the Santa Clara Stadium Authority; the Contract Administrator for the Sports and Open Space Authority; and the Executive Director for the Housing Authority during the City Council recess period from July 15, 2026, through August 17, 2026 26-677 Adopted Pass
  22. 3.F Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for Public Works at 840 Parker Street, 2291 De La Cruz Boulevard, 3025 Raymond Street, and 2625 Patricia Drive, With an Estimated Cost of $151,043 26-678 Adopted Pass
  23. 3.G Adopt a Resolution Accepting the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Grant and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Grant-Related Documents, and Approve the Related Budget Amendment 26-766 Adopted Pass
  24. 3.H Action to Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2087 granting a non-exclusive franchise to LS Power Grid California, LLC on terms and conditions set forth in the ordinance for the Power the South Bay and Power the Valley Connector Projects for the purpose of transmitting electric service in the City’s public rights-of-way 26-781 Adopted Pass
  25. 3.I Approval of the Appointment of the Mayor's Citywide Representative to the Community Advisory Committee Supporting the Evaluation of Future City Hall Facility Options 26-787 Adopted Pass
  26. 26 SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD CONSENT CALENDAR
  27. 4. Action to Authorize the City Manager and Stadium Authority Executive Director to Extend the Agreement with Carl Warren & Company for General Liability Claims Adjusting and Administrative Services through March 1, 2027 and Increase Compensation by $65,000 for a Revised Maximum Compensation of $635,000 26-685 Adopted Pass
  28. 28 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 90:11
  29. 29 CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
  30. 5. Action on Agreements with ASF Electrical, Inc., Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, and Cupertino Electric, Inc. for On-Call Electrical Maintenance and Repair Services at Levi’s Stadium, Limiting Authorization to Spend to a Total Aggregate Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,506,408, Inclusive of All Option Years and Contingency Across All Three Agreements, and Delegated Authority for Future Amendments (Deferred from June 23, 2026) 26-736
  31. 31 PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
  32. 6. Action on a Resolution (1) Calling and Giving Notice of a Special Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026 in Conjunction with the City’s General Municipal Election for a Vote on Two Ballot Measures that, if Passed, Would Amend the City Charter as Follows: (a) Implement a Comprehensive Update of the City Charter; and (b) Update the City’s Public Works Procurement; (2) Requesting the Consolidation of Such Election with the Statewide General Election to be Held in Santa Clara County on November 3, 2026; (3) Directing the Office of the City Attorney to Prepare the Impartial Analyses for the Two Measures; and (4) Setting the Priorities and Schedule for Ballot Arguments; and Authorizing Other Necessary and Appropriate Actions 26-784 ▶ jump to 266:33
  33. 7. Action on the Agreement for the Funding and Operation of the Santa Clara Family Community Interim Housing Project Between the City and County for the City to Provide Limited Funding for the Operation of a 30-unit Homekey Interim Housing Development on Santa Clara County-Owned Land Located at the Southeast Corner of Lawrence Expressway and Benton Street 26-1574 Adopted Fail ▶ jump to 231:49
  34. 7. Action on the Agreement for the Funding and Operation of the Santa Clara Family Community Interim Housing Project Between the City and County for the City to Provide Limited Funding for the Operation of a 30-unit Homekey Interim Housing Development on Santa Clara County-Owned Land Located at the Southeast Corner of Lawrence Expressway and Benton Street 26-1574 ▶ jump to 99:56
  35. 7. Action on the Agreement for the Funding and Operation of the Santa Clara Family Community Interim Housing Project Between the City and County for the City to Provide Limited Funding for the Operation of a 30-unit Homekey Interim Housing Development on Santa Clara County-Owned Land Located at the Southeast Corner of Lawrence Expressway and Benton Street 26-1574 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 141:55
  36. 8. Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Weed Abatement Report and Ordering the Cost of Abatement to be a Special Assessment on the Respective Properties Described Therein 26-318 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 407:53
  37. 9. Authorize the City Manager to execute the 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Clara and the Unclassified Fire Management (Unit 9B), Approve a Corresponding Update to the Unclassified Salary Plan and Approve the Related Budget Amendments 26-774 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 419:18
  38. 6. Action on a Resolution (1) Calling and Giving Notice of a Special Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026 in Conjunction with the City’s General Municipal Election for a Vote on Two Ballot Measures that, if Passed, Would Amend the City Charter as Follows: (a) Implement a Comprehensive Update of the City Charter; and (b) Update the City’s Public Works Procurement; (2) Requesting the Consolidation of Such Election with the Statewide General Election to be Held in Santa Clara County on November 3, 2026; (3) Directing the Office of the City Attorney to Prepare the Impartial Analyses for the Two Measures; and (4) Setting the Priorities and Schedule for Ballot Arguments; and Authorizing Other Necessary and Appropriate Actions 26-784 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 337:47
  39. 10. Public Hearing: Rezoning To Remove The Historic Combining District From 1341 Homestead Road (906 Monroe Street To Remain In Historic Combining District) In Connection With A Tentative Parcel Map Application To Subdivide The Property Into Two Parcels, Each Containing One Of The Existing Residences. CEQA Status: Determination of Consistency with the Downtown Precise Plan Final EIR. Continued from the June 23, 2026, City Council Meeting 26-720 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 423:44
  40. 6. Action on a Resolution (1) Calling and Giving Notice of a Special Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026 in Conjunction with the City’s General Municipal Election for a Vote on Two Ballot Measures that, if Passed, Would Amend the City Charter as Follows: (a) Implement a Comprehensive Update of the City Charter; and (b) Update the City’s Public Works Procurement; (2) Requesting the Consolidation of Such Election with the Statewide General Election to be Held in Santa Clara County on November 3, 2026; (3) Directing the Office of the City Attorney to Prepare the Impartial Analyses for the Two Measures; and (4) Setting the Priorities and Schedule for Ballot Arguments; and Authorizing Other Necessary and Appropriate Actions 26-784 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 393:52
  41. 11. Public Hearing: Adoption of the Third Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance and Rezoning of Properties Currently Designated TN (Transit Neighborhood) to R6 (Transit Neighborhood Residential) 26-735
  42. 6. Action on a Resolution (1) Calling and Giving Notice of a Special Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026 in Conjunction with the City’s General Municipal Election for a Vote on Two Ballot Measures that, if Passed, Would Amend the City Charter as Follows: (a) Implement a Comprehensive Update of the City Charter; and (b) Update the City’s Public Works Procurement; (2) Requesting the Consolidation of Such Election with the Statewide General Election to be Held in Santa Clara County on November 3, 2026; (3) Directing the Office of the City Attorney to Prepare the Impartial Analyses for the Two Measures; and (4) Setting the Priorities and Schedule for Ballot Arguments; and Authorizing Other Necessary and Appropriate Actions 26-784 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 402:11
  43. 38 REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS
  44. 39 CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
  45. 8. Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Weed Abatement Report and Ordering the Cost of Abatement to be a Special Assessment on the Respective Properties Described Therein 26-318 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 414:23
  46. 40 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 441:00
  47. 41 The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
  48. 42 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.
  49. 10. Public Hearing: Rezoning To Remove The Historic Combining District From 1341 Homestead Road (906 Monroe Street To Remain In Historic Combining District) In Connection With A Tentative Parcel Map Application To Subdivide The Property Into Two Parcels, Each Containing One Of The Existing Residences. CEQA Status: Determination of Consistency with the Downtown Precise Plan Final EIR. Continued from the June 23, 2026, City Council Meeting 26-720 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 439:27
  50. 10. Public Hearing: Rezoning To Remove The Historic Combining District From 1341 Homestead Road (906 Monroe Street To Remain In Historic Combining District) In Connection With A Tentative Parcel Map Application To Subdivide The Property Into Two Parcels, Each Containing One Of The Existing Residences. CEQA Status: Determination of Consistency with the Downtown Precise Plan Final EIR. Continued from the June 23, 2026, City Council Meeting 26-720 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 440:12