docketcity.com
Home › Santa Clara › Meetings

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

July 7, 2026 ·5:00 PM Final

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

📹 Watch video Official record ↗

Agenda — 42 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 - 5:00 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
  3. 3 5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 25:29
  4. 4 Call to Order in the Council Chambers ▶ jump to 25:16
  5. 5 Confirmation of Quorum ▶ jump to 25:18
  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): Unclassified Fire Management Employees - Unit #9B 26-742 ▶ jump to 25:28
  7. 1.B Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - Exposure to litigation Number of potential cases: 1 --Facts and circumstances: Builder’s remedy dispute relating to the property located at 4220 Network Circle, in the City of Santa Clara, as described in attached Tolling Agreement 26-750 ▶ jump to 25:42
  8. 1.C Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) City of Fresno, et al. v. Turner, et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California Case No. 25-cv-07070-RS 26-757 ▶ jump to 26:08
  9. 1.D Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) City of Fresno, et al. v. Noem, et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California Case No. 5:26-cv-01535 26-758 ▶ jump to 26:08
  10. 10 Public Comment ▶ jump to 26:38
  11. 11 Convene to Closed Session (Sparacino Conference Room) ▶ jump to 27:16
  12. 12 7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING ▶ jump to 47:20
  13. 13 Call to Order in the Council Chambers ▶ jump to 47:28
  14. 14 Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values ▶ jump to 47:31
  15. 15 Roll Call ▶ jump to 48:44
  16. 16 REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS ▶ jump to 51:49
  17. 17 CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS ▶ jump to 52:54
  18. 18 CONSENT CALENDAR Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 53:50
  19. 2.A Action on the June 9, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting and June 15, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes. 26-751 Adopted Pass
  20. 2.B Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes 26-13 Adopted Pass
  21. 2.C Resolution Authorizing an Ad Valorem Tax Levy to Finance the City’s 2026 General Obligation Bonds Debt Service for Fiscal Year 2026/27 In the Amount of $22.70 per $100,000 (0.0227%) of Assessed Value in FY 2026/27 26-480 Adopted Pass
  22. 2.D Action to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendments to Reinstate and Extend Terms of Agreements with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. and Baker Tilly Advisory Group for Organizational Assessment Services and Increase the Maximum Compensation Amounts to $500,000 and $347,000, Respectively 26-630 Adopted Pass
  23. 2.E Action to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendments to Agreements with Moveable, Inc. and TRAFFIK, LLC for Event Planning and Production Services, to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Compensation for Moveable, Inc. by $200,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Compensation of $550,000 and Increase the Not-to-Exceed Compensation for TRAFFIK, LLC by $100,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Compensation of $350,000 26-725 Adopted Pass
  24. 2.F Action on Award of Public Works Contract for the Bowers Park Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project to O’Grady Paving, Inc. and Approval of Related Budget Amendments 26-414 Adopted Pass
  25. 2.G Action to Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2026/27 Municipal Fee Schedule to Adjust Rounding under the Community Development Department’s Building Division and to Amend Fees under the Electric Utility Department 26-700 Adopted Pass
  26. 2.H Action to Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting the Updated Unclassified Salary Plan for Various Positions including the Updated Salaries of the Mayor and Council Members and the City Clerk 26-740 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 53:35
  27. 27 SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD CONSENT CALENDAR
  28. 3. Action on Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for the Month of May 2026 26-702 Adopted Pass
  29. 29 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 54:29
  30. 30 CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
  31. 31 PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
  32. 4. Adoption of Resolution Approving the Execution, Delivery and Performance of a Revolving Credit Agreement with TD Public Finance, LLC for Capital Costs for the Electric System in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $350,000,000 and Authorizing the Execution, Delivery and Performance of Related Documents and Certain Other Actions in connection with this Financing 26-352 Adopted Fail ▶ jump to 153:18
  33. 5. Public Hearing: Action to Waive First Reading and, Introduce an Ordinance Granting a Non-Exclusive Franchise to LS Power Grid California, LLC for the Power the South Bay and Power the Valley Connector Projects, and Adopt a Resolution Related to the Power the South Bay Project Environmental Impact Report. 26-507 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 167:19
  34. 6. Ongoing Consideration and Possible Action on the Charter Review Committee’s Recommendation for Placement of a Comprehensive Charter Update Measure on the November 2026 Ballot, Including Consideration of a Possible Stand-Alone Measure that Would Update the City’s Public Works Procurement Rules 26-722 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 354:15
  35. 4. Adoption of Resolution Approving the Execution, Delivery and Performance of a Revolving Credit Agreement with TD Public Finance, LLC for Capital Costs for the Electric System in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $350,000,000 and Authorizing the Execution, Delivery and Performance of Related Documents and Certain Other Actions in connection with this Financing 26-352 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 154:09
  36. 35 REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS
  37. 36 CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
  38. 5. Public Hearing: Action to Waive First Reading and, Introduce an Ordinance Granting a Non-Exclusive Franchise to LS Power Grid California, LLC for the Power the South Bay and Power the Valley Connector Projects, and Adopt a Resolution Related to the Power the South Bay Project Environmental Impact Report. 26-507 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 169:48
  39. 37 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 369:51
  40. 38 The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
  41. 6. Ongoing Consideration and Possible Action on the Charter Review Committee’s Recommendation for Placement of a Comprehensive Charter Update Measure on the November 2026 Ballot, Including Consideration of a Possible Stand-Alone Measure that Would Update the City’s Public Works Procurement Rules 26-722 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 369:25
  42. 39 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.