City Council and Authorities Concurrent

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

Agenda — 55 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 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code §54956 (“The Brown Act”) and Section 708 of the Santa Clara City Charter, the Mayor calls for a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clara, to commence and convene on October 20, 2026, at 5:30 pm to be held virtually and in the City Hall Council Chambers located in the East Wing of City Hall at 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, California, to consider the following matter(s) and to potentially take action with respect to them.
3. 3 Special meeting - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM | Closed Session - Following Regular Session
4. 4 5:30 PM SPECIAL MEETING
5. 5 Call to Order in the Council Chambers
6. 6 Confirmation of Quorum
7. 1.A Consideration of a Historic Resource Designation for the Tiburcio Vásquez Gravesite Located in Santa Clara Mission Cemetery (DEFERRED FROM AUGUST 25, 2026 AND SEPTEMBER 15, 2026) 26-1015
8. 1.B Update on FIFA Risk Analysis Disclosures Investigation 26-1132
9. 9 7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
10. 10 Call to Order in the Council Chambers
11. 11 Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
12. 12 Roll Call
13. 13 CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
14. 14 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
15. 2.A Commendation of the 40th Anniversary of the City of Santa Clara and City of Izumo Sister Cities 26-978
16. 2.B Proclamation of October 2026 as Hindu American Awareness & Appreciation Month 26-979
17. 2.C Proclamation for the Celebration of Diwali in the City of Santa Clara 26-1065
18. 2.D Action to Receive Artwork Donation from the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends 26-963
19. 19 CONSENT CALENDAR
20. 3.A Action on the September 1, 2026 Special City Council Meeting and September 30, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes 26-1117
21. 3.B Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
22. 3.C Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period August 15, 2026 - September 18, 2026 26-985
23. 3.D Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for July and August 2026 and Approve the Related Budget Amendments 26-933
24. 3.E Action on Award of Purchase Orders to Reed & Graham, Inc. and Granite Construction Company for the Purchase of Backfill and Asphalt Materials in an Aggregate Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,750,000, Including the Initial Term and Up to Four Additional One-Year Options 26-901
25. 3.F Action on Authorization to Increase the Not-To-Exceed Amount by an additional $627,430 for the Purchase Order with Vintage Contractors, Inc. for As-Needed Recreational Court Repair Services to a Revised Not-To-Exceed Amount of $858,885 26-768
26. 3.G Action on Agreements with First Shield Security & Patrol, Inc. for Citywide Security Guard Services, Including Ratification of Prior Expenditures and Authorization of Future Expenditures During Exercised Option Periods 26-769
27. 3.H Action on an Agreement with ACE Parking III, LLC for As-Needed Event Parking Services at the Santa Clara Convention Center Complex 26-948
28. 3.I Action to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Amendment(s) to the Agreement with Performance Mechanical, Inc. for As-Needed Boilermaker and Pipefitter Services for Silicon Valley Power for Additional Compensation Not-to-Exceed $2,611,903, for a Total Maximum Compensation Not-to-Exceed $4,611,903, Inclusive of $2,000,000 Previously Authorized by the City Council 26-1033
29. 3.J Action to Approve the Fiscal Year 2026/27 California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) Adult and Family Literacy Grant Award for the Read Santa Clara Program and Approve the Related Budget Amendment 26-945
30. 3.K Action on a Proposed Reallocation of the General Fund Reserve for Future Uses, Elimination of Senior Center Membership Fees for Residents, Issuance of Credits for Senior Memberships Paid Between July 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026, and Approval of Related Budget Amendments Including an Allocation of Funds for Senior Center Facility Repairs 26-984
31. 3.L Adopt a Resolution Amending the City of Santa Clara Conflict of Interest Code to Update the List of Designated Positions, as Required by the Political Reform Act Biennial Review 26-991
32. 3.M Informational Report on 2026 Q3 Legislative Updates 26-1050
33. 3.N Action on a Resolution Approving the 2027 Board of Library Trustees Calendar of Meetings, and Setting the Number of Regular Board of Library Trustees Meetings 26-1081
34. 34 SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD CONSENT CALENDAR
35. 4. Adopt the Stadium Authority’s Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for Designated Positions as Required by the Political Reform Act and Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission 26-1086
36. 36 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
37. 37 CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
38. 38 PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
39. 5. Action on the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 and to Approve Related Budget Amendments (Deferred from October 6, 2026) 26-1105
40. 6. Action on a Proclamation Affirming the City’s Commitment to Volunteerism and Approving the City’s Participation in the JustServe Volunteer Opportunities Platform 26-1076
41. 41 REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS
42. 7. Action on a Council Written Request (Council Policy 030) Submitted by Councilmember Hardy to Place an Item on a Future Agenda for Staff to Provide an Update to Council and the Public on the Entitlement and Power Allocation Processes for New Large Electrical Load Uses, Including Data Centers, within 30 Days, with Option of Moratorium on New Stand Alone Data Centers (DEFERRED FROM OCTOBER 6, 2026) 26-1106
43. 8. Action on a Council Written Request (Council Policy 030) Submitted by Councilmember Hardy to Place an Item on a Future Agenda to Discuss a Proposed Policy that would Prohibit the City from Entering Into Non-Disclosure Agreements with Stand Alone Data Centers (DEFERRED FROM OCTOBER 6, 2026) 26-1107
44. 9. Action on a Council Written Request (Council Policy 030) Submitted by Councilmember Park to Place an Item on a Future Agenda to Consider how Residents may Safely Park their Cars in or near their Apartment Complexes without Fear of getting Ticketed or Towed (DEFERRED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 AND OCTOBER 6, 2026) 26-1108
45. 10. Action on a Council Written Request (Council Policy 030) Submitted by Councilmember Park to Place an Item on a Future Agenda Regarding Potential Compensation for Residents Whose Vehicles were Ticketed or Towed during recent Stadium Events (DEFERRED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 AND OCTOBER 6, 2026) 26-1109
46. 11. Action on a Council Written Request (Council Policy 030) Submitted by Councilmember Park to Place an Item on a Future Agenda to Discuss Parking Requirements for Affordable Housing Projects (DEFERRED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2026) 26-1110
47. 47 CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
48. 48 ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING:
49. 12. Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) Name of case: Central Mutual Insurance Company v. City of Santa Clara, et al. (Case Number 26-cv-01574) 26-1127
50. 50 Public Comment
51. 51 Convene to Closed Session (Sparacino Conference Room)
52. 52 ADJOURNMENT
53. 53 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 REGULAR MEETING ON NOVEMBER 10, 2026.
54. 54 The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
55. 55 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.

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