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July 15, 2025 ·5:00 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 54 items

  1. 1 Councilmember Hardy will be participating remotely from the following location: 114 Austin Court, Lincoln, CA 95648-2808 Councilmember Park will be participating remotely under the provisions of AB2449
  2. 2 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.
  3. 3 Closed Session - 5:00 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
  4. 4 5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 4:35
  5. 5 eComments 25-840
  6. 6 Call to Order in the Council Chambers ▶ jump to 4:46
  7. 7 Confirmation of Quorum ▶ jump to 4:55
  8. 1.A Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Gov’t Code § 54956.9(d)(1) Jane Roe v. Doe 1, et al, Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 22CV409274 25-609 ▶ jump to 5:20
  9. 1.B Public Employee Performance Evaluation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1) Title: City Attorney Conference with Labor Negotiators (CC) Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6(a) Agency designated representatives: Councilmembers Jain, Chahal, and Hardy; City staff members Aracely Azevedo, Sujata Reuter Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney 25-786 ▶ jump to 5:37
  10. 1.C Conference with Labor Negotiators (CC) Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957.6 City representatives: Jovan D. Grogan, Aracely Azevedo, Marco Mercado, Charles Sakai, Glen R. Googins Employee Organization(s): Unit # 10 - Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees Association 25-821 ▶ jump to 5:45
  11. 11 Public Comment ▶ jump to 6:02
  12. 12 Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room) ▶ jump to 6:30
  13. 13 7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING ▶ jump to 106:11
  14. 14 Call to Order in the Council Chambers ▶ jump to 112:03
  15. 15 Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values ▶ jump to 112:13
  16. 15 Roll Call
  17. 16 Roll Call ▶ jump to 114:26
  18. 17 REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS ▶ jump to 117:34
  19. 18 CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS ▶ jump to 118:20
  20. 2. Action on Proposed Formation of a Charter Review Committee to Conduct Comprehensive Review of the City Charter to Update, Make Corrections and Better Align the Charter with State Law and Current Best Practices and to Draft a Comprehensive Charter Amendment for Presentation to the City Council and Possibly the Voters at the November 2026 Election (Deferred from 7-8-2025) 25-806 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 220:04
  21. 20 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
  22. 3.A Recognition of Santa Clara High School Baseball Team Central Coast Section (CCS) Champs 25-641 ▶ jump to 119:02
  23. 3.B Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Cultural Commission, Historical and Landmarks Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Salary Setting Commission, and Senior Advisory Commission 25-752 ▶ jump to 135:15
  24. 23 CONSENT CALENDAR Approved the Consent Calendar Pass ▶ jump to 226:09
  25. 4.A Board, Commission and Committee Minutes 25-14 Adopted Pass
  26. 4.B Action on Delegation of Authority to the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement with Applied Power Technologies, Inc. for Electrical Power Monitoring Systems Support and Maintenance Services 25-84 Adopted Pass
  27. 4.C Action on the Annual Report for FY 2025 for the Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System 25-533 Adopted Pass
  28. 4.D Action to: (1) Adopt a Resolution of Local Support for the Santa Clara Uncontrolled Crosswalk Phase 2 Project, (2) Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to Accepting the Housing Incentive Pool Grant Program Funding, (3) Authorize the City Manager to Amend the Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Consultant Service Agreement As Needed for Federal Funding Requirements, and (4) Approve Related Budget Amendments 25-534 Adopted Pass
  29. 4.E Action on Adopting a Resolution Approving the Update to the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) to Implement New State Requirements for the Operation and Maintenance of the City’s Sewer Collection System 25-657 Adopted Pass
  30. 4.F 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 16, 2025, through August 18, 2025 25-691 Adopted Pass
  31. 4.G Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period May 10, 2025 - June 6, 2025 25-704 Adopted Pass
  32. 4.H Action on Award of Agreement for Construction Services with C2R Engineering, Inc. for As-Needed Asphalt Repair Services 25-709 Adopted Pass
  33. 4.I Action on Approval of Three (3) New Full-time Positions to Support Silicon Valley Power’s System Expansion Program 25-725 Adopted Pass
  34. 4.J Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for Public Works at 4900 Patrick Henry Drive, 88 Saratoga Avenue, and 3025 Raymond Street 25-735 Adopted Pass
  35. 4.K Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for New Dark Fiber Installations at Various Locations 25-739 Adopted Pass
  36. 4.L Approve the Modification of Unclassified Classification Specifications, Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter with Unit 1, and Adopt a Resolution Updating the Unclassified and Classified Salary Plans 25-751 Adopted Pass
  37. 4.M Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for May 2025 25-757 Adopted Pass
  38. 4.N Authorize the City Manager to Execute the 2025-2029 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Clara and the Police Officers Association (Unit 2) that Incorporates the Terms of the Joint Mediation Recommendation and Approve a Resolution for the Updated Classified Salary Plan 25-766 Adopted Pass
  39. 4.O Approve the Implementation of a Section 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Plan Documents to Implement the Section 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Side Letter Agreements, and Execute Any Future Side Letter Agreements, with Bargaining Units for City Contributions towards Deferred Compensation from the 457(b) Plan to the 401(a) Plan. 25-782 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 242:26
  40. 39 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
  41. 40 CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
  42. 41 PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
  43. 5. Study Session and Update on the City’s Shared Mobility Program 25-1260 ▶ jump to 242:49
  44. 6. Public Hearing: Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMRP) and Action on a Rezone and Vesting Tentative Map (PLN23-00577/PLN23-00262) to Allow the Subdivision and Development of Eight Semi-Attached Single-Family Residences and Associated On- and Off-Site Improvements Located at 2303 Gianera Street. 25-426 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 298:09
  45. 7. Public Hearing: Action on a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, General Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and a Tentative Subdivision Map for the Cheeney Street Townhomes Project to be Comprised of up to Nine Residential Units (PLN2019-13846 / PLN2019-12857) located at 4249 Cheeney Street. 25-732 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 318:03
  46. 6. Public Hearing: Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMRP) and Action on a Rezone and Vesting Tentative Map (PLN23-00577/PLN23-00262) to Allow the Subdivision and Development of Eight Semi-Attached Single-Family Residences and Associated On- and Off-Site Improvements Located at 2303 Gianera Street. 25-426 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 302:23
  47. 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 25-607 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 322:35
  48. 46 REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS ▶ jump to 324:37
  49. 7. Public Hearing: Action on a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, General Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and a Tentative Subdivision Map for the Cheeney Street Townhomes Project to be Comprised of up to Nine Residential Units (PLN2019-13846 / PLN2019-12857) located at 4249 Cheeney Street. 25-732 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 318:49
  50. 47 CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT ▶ jump to 328:50
  51. 48 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 328:55
  52. 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 25-607 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 323:42
  53. 49 The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
  54. 50 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.