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April 21, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 51 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 Study Session - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
  3. 3 5:30 PM STUDY SESSION ▶ jump to 0:04
  4. 4 Call to Order in the Council Chambers ▶ jump to 18:19
  5. 5 Confirmation of Quorum ▶ jump to 18:35
  6. 1. Study Session on 2025-2030 Community Plan to End Homelessness and Updates on Local Work Efforts 26-400 ▶ jump to 18:56
  7. 7 7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING ▶ jump to 93:24
  8. 8 Call to Order in the Council Chambers ▶ jump to 93:31
  9. 9 Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values ▶ jump to 93:43
  10. 10 Roll Call ▶ jump to 95:17
  11. 11 CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS ▶ jump to 99:16
  12. 2. Exception - Item Withdrawn by Staff Public Hearing: Action on an Ordinance of the City of Santa Clara, California, Authorizing the Installation of Supergraphic Signs on Building Surfaces in the Vicinity of Levi’s Stadium During a Limited Time Period Surrounding FIFA World Cup 2026 Special Events 26-473 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 101:02
  13. 13 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS ▶ jump to 117:33
  14. 3.A 2026 Santa Clara Relay for Life 26-305 ▶ jump to 117:46
  15. 2. Exception - Item Withdrawn by Staff Public Hearing: Action on an Ordinance of the City of Santa Clara, California, Authorizing the Installation of Supergraphic Signs on Building Surfaces in the Vicinity of Levi’s Stadium During a Limited Time Period Surrounding FIFA World Cup 2026 Special Events 26-473 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 115:42
  16. 3.B Recognition of Funds Raised to Benefit Local Programs from the 2025 Santa Clara Historic Home Tour 26-339 ▶ jump to 124:49
  17. 3.C Recognition of Partnership with the Silicon Valley Office of Protocol 26-342 ▶ jump to 129:51
  18. 17 CONSENT CALENDAR Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 139:47
  19. 4.A Action on the March 5, 2026 Special Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting, March 10, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting and March 24, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes 26-470 Adopted Pass
  20. 4.B Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes 26-8 Adopted Pass
  21. 4.C Action on the City of Santa Clara Public Facilities Financing Corporation Federal and State Income Tax Exempt Reporting for Fiscal Year 2024/25 26-252 Adopted Pass
  22. 4.D Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for February 2026 and Approval of the Related Budget Amendments 26-373 Adopted Pass
  23. 4.E Action on a Resolution to Authorize an Increase in the Business License Tax Corresponding to an Increase in the Annual Inflation Rate Effective July 1, 2026 26-314 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 200:52
  24. 4.F Action to Delegate Authority to the City Manager to Issue Purchase Orders to Mader Supply, LLC for the Purchase of Steel Transmission Poles for an Aggregate Maximum Amount of $5,000,000, Funded by Silicon Valley Power 26-327 Adopted Pass
  25. 4.G Action on the Award of a Public Works Contract for the Northwest Loop Capacity Upgrade Project to Henkels & McCoy West, LLC, for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,996,557, Inclusive of a 15% Contingency, Funded by the Northwest Loop Capacity Upgrade Capital Improvement Project (CIP No. 2444) Budget 26-188 Adopted Pass
  26. 4.H Action on Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Perkins + Will for the Tasman East Specific Plan 26-241 Adopted Pass
  27. 4.I Action on a Resolution of Intention for Parking Maintenance District No. 122 - Franklin Square 26-163 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 220:22
  28. 4.J Adoption of a Resolution of Intention for Maintenance District No. 183 - Santa Clara Convention Center Complex 26-164 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 228:28
  29. 4.K Action on a Resolution Acknowledging Receipt by City Council of a State-Mandated Compliance Report on Required Annual Fire Inspections of Certain Occupancies, and Approving Alignment of the SB 1205 Report With Annual Discussion of the Municipal Fee Schedule 26-223 Adopted Pass
  30. 4.L Action to Authorize the City Manager to (1) Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Substation Agreement with 1220 Santa Clara Propco, LLC for the Memorex Junction Substation and (2) Negotiate and Execute Amendments to Other Existing Customer Substation Agreements to Allow for Load Ramp Acceleration and/or Additional Capacity, Subject to Power Availability and Incorporation of Standardized Terms for Curtailment and Other Conditions 26-330 Adopted Pass
  31. 4.M Informational Report on 2026 Q1 Legislative Updates 26-401 Adopted Pass
  32. 4.N Authorize the City Manager to execute the 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters, Local 1171 (Unit 1), Approve a Corresponding Update to the Unit 1 Classified Salary Plan, and Approve Related Budget Amendment 26-462 Adopted Fail ▶ jump to 239:43
  33. 4.O Adopt a Resolution Updating the Average Per-Acre Land Values and Park Development Costs Per Capita Used for Setting the Parkland In-Lieu Fee Schedule for New Residential Development for FY 2026/27 26-260 Adopted Pass
  34. 33 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 140:20
  35. 34 CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
  36. 5. Action on the 2026 City Council Priority Setting Session Framework DEFERRED FROM APRIL 7, 2026 26-460 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 184:29
  37. 36 PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
  38. 6. Public Hearing: Action on the Adoption of the Proposed FY 2026/27 Municipal Fee Schedule 26-235 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 267:15
  39. 38 REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS ▶ jump to 295:34
  40. 4.N Authorize the City Manager to execute the 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters, Local 1171 (Unit 1), Approve a Corresponding Update to the Unit 1 Classified Salary Plan, and Approve Related Budget Amendment 26-462 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 240:59
  41. 39 CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT ▶ jump to 299:50
  42. 40 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 299:55
  43. 41 CLOSED SESSION
  44. 6. Public Hearing: Action on the Adoption of the Proposed FY 2026/27 Municipal Fee Schedule 26-235 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 295:08
  45. 7. Conference with Labor Negotiators (CC) Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957.6 City representatives: Aracely Azevedo, Marco Mercado, Ashley Lancaster, Glen Googins and Su Reuter Employee Organization(s): Unclassified Fire Management (Unit #9B) 26-463 ▶ jump to 304:14
  46. 43 Public Comment ▶ jump to 304:35
  47. 44 Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room) ▶ jump to 305:46
  48. 45 ADJOURNMENT
  49. 46 REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY REQUIRED, TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY IN PERSON IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND AT THE NEXT MEETING ON MAY 5, 2026.
  50. 47 The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
  51. 48 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. 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 <mailto: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. Agendas and other written materials distributed during a public meeting that are public record will be made available by the City in an appropriate alternative format. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 408-615-2220 with your request for an alternative format copy of the agenda or other written materials. 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.