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October 7, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 46 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 Interviews and Committee Appointments - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
  3. 3 5:30 PM INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
  4. 4 Call to Order in the Council Chambers ▶ jump to 3:41
  5. 5 Confirmation of Quorum ▶ jump to 4:02
  6. 1. Interviews and Appointments of Representatives to the Neighborhood University Relations Committee. 25-1069 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 41:52
  7. 7 7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING ▶ jump to 58:47
  8. 1. Interviews and Appointments of Representatives to the Neighborhood University Relations Committee. 25-1069 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 56:02
  9. 8 Call to Order in the Council Chambers ▶ jump to 63:55
  10. 1. Interviews and Appointments of Representatives to the Neighborhood University Relations Committee. 25-1069 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 57:30
  11. 9 Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values ▶ jump to 66:05
  12. 10 Roll Call
  13. 11 REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS ▶ jump to 68:59
  14. 12 CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS ▶ jump to 70:08
  15. 13 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
  16. 2.A Proclamation of October 2025 as Hindu American Awareness & Appreciation Month 25-1057 ▶ jump to 70:54
  17. 2.B Proclamation of October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month 25-1058 ▶ jump to 80:16
  18. 2.C Proclamation of October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month 25-842 ▶ jump to 88:36
  19. 2.D Proclamation of October 5, 2025, to October 11, 2025, as Public Power Week 25-935 ▶ jump to 104:18
  20. 18 CONSENT CALENDAR Approved the Consent Calendar Pass ▶ jump to 116:10
  21. 3.A Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes 25-19 Adopted Pass
  22. 3.B Action to Adopt a Billboard Relocation Agreement (PLN24-00424) with Outfront Media LLC to Install a Single-Sided Digital LED Billboard, Located at 1700 Duane Avenue 25-972 Adopted Pass
  23. 3.C Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for Public Works at 3025 Raymond Street and Various Locations Along Tasman Drive 25-936 Adopted Pass
  24. 3.D Action on Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Necessary Findings of Fact for Modifications to the California Building Standards; Action on Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 15 (“Municipal Fire and Environmental Code”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” for the Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code; and Setting October 21, 2025, for a Public Hearing on Adoption of such Ordinance 25-939 Adopted Pass
  25. 3.E Action on Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Necessary Findings of Fact for Modifications to the California Building Standards; Action on Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” for the Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Including Updates to the City’s “Reach Code”; and Setting October 21, 2025 for a Public Hearing on Adoption of such Ordinance 25-983
  26. 3.F Action to Delegate Authority to the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Second Amendment to Lease with Gahrahmat Family Limited Partnership II, LP to Extend the Existing Lease for Office Space at 881 Martin Avenue, Santa Clara, with Total Costs Not to Exceed $6 Million 25-1043 Adopted Pass
  27. 3.G Action on a Resolution Adopting and Approving the Implementation of a Section 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan and Authorizing Execution of Side Letter Agreements with Bargaining Units for City Contributions Towards Deferred Compensation Pursuant to the 401(a) Plan 25-1028 Adopted Pass
  28. 3.H Action on a Resolution Approving the 2026 Historical and Landmarks Commission Calendar of Meetings 25-1042 Adopted Pass
  29. 3.I Action on a Resolution Approving the 2026 Civil Service Commission Calendar of Meetings, and Setting the Number and Start Time of Regular Meetings of the Civil Service Commission 25-1091 Adopted Pass
  30. 3.J Action on Resolution for an Exception to the 180 Day Waiting Period to Appoint Kathy Bunce, A Retired Annuitant To Serve as Temporary Extra Help (Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224) in the Community Development Department to Perform Work as a Management Analyst 25-1098
  31. 29 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 116:32
  32. 30 CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION ▶ jump to 137:50
  33. 31 PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
  34. 4. Update on the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s Bart Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project and Action on a Revision to the West Portal Early Works Construction Transportation Management Plan for the Project 25-948 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 187:34
  35. 5. Note and File the City Auditor’s Office Report on the Audit of the City’s Building Permitting Process (Deferred from September 23, 2025) 25-1096 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 236:04
  36. 6. Public Hearing: Action on an Appeal (PLN25-00362) of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Modification to a Conditional Use Permit (PLN24-00392) to Change Existing Conditions of Approval for the Existing Subaru Dealership Located at 3225 Stevens Creek Boulevard. 25-978 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 348:20
  37. 35 REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 407:40
  38. 36 CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT ▶ jump to 410:13
  39. 37 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 410:19
  40. 38 The next scheduled special meeting is on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
  41. 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. 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.
  42. 6. Public Hearing: Action on an Appeal (PLN25-00362) of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Modification to a Conditional Use Permit (PLN24-00392) to Change Existing Conditions of Approval for the Existing Subaru Dealership Located at 3225 Stevens Creek Boulevard. 25-978 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 366:48
  43. 6. Public Hearing: Action on an Appeal (PLN25-00362) of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Modification to a Conditional Use Permit (PLN24-00392) to Change Existing Conditions of Approval for the Existing Subaru Dealership Located at 3225 Stevens Creek Boulevard. 25-978 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 369:16
  44. 6. Public Hearing: Action on an Appeal (PLN25-00362) of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Modification to a Conditional Use Permit (PLN24-00392) to Change Existing Conditions of Approval for the Existing Subaru Dealership Located at 3225 Stevens Creek Boulevard. 25-978 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 369:50
  45. 6. Public Hearing: Action on an Appeal (PLN25-00362) of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Modification to a Conditional Use Permit (PLN24-00392) to Change Existing Conditions of Approval for the Existing Subaru Dealership Located at 3225 Stevens Creek Boulevard. 25-978 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 389:50
  46. 6. Public Hearing: Action on an Appeal (PLN25-00362) of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Modification to a Conditional Use Permit (PLN24-00392) to Change Existing Conditions of Approval for the Existing Subaru Dealership Located at 3225 Stevens Creek Boulevard. 25-978 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 400:40