August 5, 2024 Milpitas City Council Agenda Page 1
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MILPITAS
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024
MILPITAS COMMUNITY CENTER AUDITORIUM,
457 E. CALAVERAS BLVD, MILPITAS, CA
5:30 PM (PUBLIC BUSINESS)
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Para sa Tagalog, tumawag sa 408-586-3051
Para español, llame 408-586-3072
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The City Council meeting is held in the Milpitas Community Center, 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas and via teleconference/Zoom webinar.
You may watch the Council meeting without providing public comment by accessing it via links here.
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PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Oral public comments may only be provided live during the City Council meeting in person, unless the City Council approves remote public comment. All comments provided shall be limited to three minutes or less as determined by the Mayor. All members of the public will be limited to one comment per agenda item, and one comment for non-agenda items. Members of the public may submit written comments by email to [email protected] The meeting will be streamed via Zoom for viewing purposes only unless the City Council approves remote public comment. To watch via Zoom, please register at:
https://ci-milpitas-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BOCoe9RJQ8ai_dvtVuwTPQ NOTE: If a member of the public wishes to share any presentation materials for Council consideration, they must be submitted to the Clerk’s Office by email to [email protected] by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. No presentations will be accepted in person in the Council Chambers.
MILPITAS CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT
•Be respectful and courteous (words, tone, and body language). •Model civility.
•Avoid surprises.
•Praise publicly and criticize privately.
•Focus on the issue, not the person.
•Refrain from using electronic devices while on the Council dais. •Disclose conflicts of interest and affiliations related to agenda items. •Separate governing from campaigning.
•The Council speaks with one voice after making policy on issues. •Respect the line between policy and administration.
•Council will hold one another accountable to comply with this Code of Conduct.
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER by Mayor and ROLL CALL by City Clerk (5:30 PM)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION (Councilmember Barbadillo)
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC FORUM
Members of the public are invited to address the City Council on the agenda items listed below only. Comments will be limited to three minutes or less at the Mayor’s discretion. When called to speak, you are encouraged to state your name for the record.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
READING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Adopt a Resolution Submitting the City of Milpitas Public Services Reauthorization Measure to the Voters at the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election, Reiterating the City’s Request that the Election be Consolidated with Other Elections Held on that Date and Taking Certain Related Actions (Staff Contact: Matt Cano, Assistant City Manager, 408-586-3012) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution by 4/5 vote calling for the placement of a General Tax Measure on the Ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election for submission to the qualified voters of an Ordinance of the City Of Milpitas Amending Chapter 4 of Title IX of the Municipal Code to Impose a Transactions and Use Tax to be Administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024 with the Statewide General Election on that date and providing for filing of primary and rebuttal arguments and setting rules for filing of written arguments regarding a City Measure to be submitted at the election.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the City Council or City Manager may make brief announcements at this time. Members of the City Council may also suggest future agenda items. For future agenda items, the City Council shall not debate the topic or engage in discussion but shall simply state a “yes” or “no” as whether to move the item forward. If a majority of the City Council agrees to move the item forward, the City Manager shall place the item on a future agenda.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
(a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) In the Matter of McHarris vs. City of Milpitas, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, Case No. 23CV427505
City as Defendant
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
Report on action taken in Closed Session, if required per Government Code Section 54957.1, including the vote or abstention of each member present.
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ADJOURNMENT
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions and other City agencies exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and City operations are open to the people’s review. For more information on your rights under the Open Government Ordinance or to report a violation, contact the City Attorney’s office at Milpitas City Hall, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035 e-mail:[email protected] / Phone: 408-586-3040 The Open Government Ordinance is codified in the Milpitas Municipal Code as Title I Chapter 310 and is available online at the City’s website www.milpitas.gov by selecting the Milpitas Municipal Code link.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after initial distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office at Milpitas City Hall, 3rd floor 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas and on City website. City Council agendas and related materials can be viewed online: www.milpitas.gov/government/council/agenda_minutes.asp (select meeting date)
APPLY TO SERVE ON A CITY COMMISSION
Commission application forms are available online at www.milpitas.gov or at Milpitas City Hall.
Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 408-586-3001 for more information.
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