City Council and Authorities Concurrent
Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Agenda — 58 items
- 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 Closed Session - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
- 3 5:30 PM STUDY SESSION
- 4 Call to Order in the Council Chambers
- 5 Confirmation of Quorum
- 1. Study Session: Initial Presentation of the Report to Council Regarding the Comprehensive Review and Proposed Update of the City Charter by the Charter Review Committee, commonly known as the “Charter Project,” including the Charter Review Committee’s Recommendation
- 7 7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
- 8 Call to Order in the Council Chambers
- 9 Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
- 10 Roll Call
- 11 CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
- 12 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
- 2.A Presentation from Caltrain
- 2.B Proclamation of June 2026 as Pride Month
- 2.C Proclamation of June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth in the City of Santa Clara
- 16 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 3.A Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
- 3.B Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period April 4, 2026 - May 8, 2026
- 3.C Action on the Award of Purchase Orders with Technology, Engineering & Construction, Inc. DBA T.E.C. Accutite for Fuel Storage Tank Compliance Testing and Related Services
- 3.D Action to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Lyngsoe Systems, Inc. for an Automated Materials Handling System and Related Services, Authorize the Use of City Public Works Forces at the Northside Branch Library for System Installation Improvements, and Approve Related Budget Amendments
- 3.E Action to Approve Updated Contract Language for the First Amendment to the Contract Between the County of Santa Clara and the City of Santa Clara for the Senior Nutrition Program - Congregate Meals
- 3.F Action on an Agreement with Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers for Design Professional Services for the Citywide Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Installation Project and Related Budget Amendments
- 3.G Action to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Groome Industrial Service Group, LLC for Professional Heat Recovery Steam Generator Cleaning Services for Silicon Valley Power, With a Total Maximum Compensation Not-to-Exceed $3,719,144, Inclusive of All Option Years
- 3.H Adoption of a Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of one Mayor and two Councilmembers, one each for Council Districts 2 and 3; Requesting the Consolidation and Performance of Services from the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters of the Municipal Election with the Statewide Election; and Adopting Regulations for Candidate Statements of Qualifications Submitted to the Voters and Levying a Share of the Cost of the Candidates’ Statements
- 3.I Action on Resolution of Intention to Grant a Non-Exclusive Franchise to LS Power Grid California, LLC for the Power the South Bay and Power the Valley Connector Projects and Setting July 7, 2026 as the Public Hearing Date for City Council Action on the Proposed Non-Exclusive Franchise
- 3.J Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for Dark Fiber Work From 3031 Corvin Drive to 2401 Walsh Avenue, With an Estimated Cost of $1,169
- 3.K Action on Final Map for Tract No. 10593 at 1530 and 1540 Pomeroy Avenue to Merge the Two Existing Parcels into One 0.48 Acre Lot for Condominium Purposes (11 townhomes)
- 3.L Action on a Letter of Support for AB 2231 (Ahrens): California Environmental Quality Act: Hospital Projects
- 3.M Action to Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2086 amending the zoning code to create the El Camino Real Zoning districts.
- 30 SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD CONSENT CALENDAR
- 4.A Action on Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for the Month of April 2026
- 4.B Action on a Change Order to the Agreement with Jones Sign Co. Inc. to Include Extended Warranty for the Levi's Naming Rights Signage Refurbishment/Replacement CapEx Project at Levi’s Stadium, Budget Amendment in the Amount of $256,942, and Delegated Authority for Final Extended Warranty Amount
- 4.C Action on the Agreement with James Nicholson Enterprises DBA Dinsmore Landscape Company for Landscaping Services at Levi’s Stadium in a Total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $671,000, Inclusive of All Contract and Option Years and Contingency, and Delegated Authority for Approval of Option Years and Use of Contingency
- 34 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
- 35 CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
- 36 PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
- 5. Public Hearing: Action on a Resolution Setting Rates for Overall Solid Waste Service and Annual Clean-up Campaign in the Exclusive Franchise Area Including Increases in Rates and other Adjustments (Continued from May 19, 2026)
- 6. Public Hearing: Action on Adoption of Resolutions Amending Water, Sewer and Recycled Water Rate Schedules to be Effective July 1, 2026
- 7. Public Meeting for the Renewal of the Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District (SCTID)
- 5. Public Hearing: Action on a Resolution Setting Rates for Overall Solid Waste Service and Annual Clean-up Campaign in the Exclusive Franchise Area Including Increases in Rates and other Adjustments (Continued from May 19, 2026)
- 40 8. FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 AND FY 2027/28 BUDGET ACTION ITEMS
- 5. Public Hearing: Action on a Resolution Setting Rates for Overall Solid Waste Service and Annual Clean-up Campaign in the Exclusive Franchise Area Including Increases in Rates and other Adjustments (Continued from May 19, 2026)
- 8.A Public Hearing: Action on Adoption of the Proposed FY 2026/27 & FY 2027/28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget, Approval of FY 2026/27 Operating Budget Amendments, and Adoption of the FY 2026/2027 Housing Authority Budget, and Sports and Open Space Authority Budget
- 8.B Action Establishing the City's Fiscal Year 2026/27 Appropriations Limit of $753,285,224 Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution
- 6. Public Hearing: Action on Adoption of Resolutions Amending Water, Sewer and Recycled Water Rate Schedules to be Effective July 1, 2026
- 9. Public Hearing: Action on a Resolution Approving the Levy of Benefit Assessment upon the City of Santa Clara Parking Maintenance District No. 122 - Franklin Square
- 10. Public Hearing: Action on a Resolution Approving the Levy of Benefit Assessment Upon Maintenance District No. 183 - Santa Clara Convention Center Complex
- 11. Action on Council Request (Council Policy 030) for a Resolution in Support of Muwekma Ohlone Tribe being Recognized
- 8.A Public Hearing: Action on Adoption of the Proposed FY 2026/27 & FY 2027/28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget, Approval of FY 2026/27 Operating Budget Amendments, and Adoption of the FY 2026/2027 Housing Authority Budget, and Sports and Open Space Authority Budget
- 12. Action on Proposed FY 2027/28 Santa Clara Stadium Authority Capital Expense Projects
- 8.A Public Hearing: Action on Adoption of the Proposed FY 2026/27 & FY 2027/28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget, Approval of FY 2026/27 Operating Budget Amendments, and Adoption of the FY 2026/2027 Housing Authority Budget, and Sports and Open Space Authority Budget
- 47 REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS
- 48 CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
- 49 ADJOURNMENT
- 9. Public Hearing: Action on a Resolution Approving the Levy of Benefit Assessment upon the City of Santa Clara Parking Maintenance District No. 122 - Franklin Square
- 50 The next scheduled special meeting is on Monday, June 15, 2026 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
- 51 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.
- 10. Public Hearing: Action on a Resolution Approving the Levy of Benefit Assessment Upon Maintenance District No. 183 - Santa Clara Convention Center Complex