October 28, 2025 Milpitas City Council Agenda Page 1
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MILPITAS
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 455 E. CALAVERAS BLVD, MILPITAS, CA 5:30 PM (PUBLIC BUSINESS)
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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]
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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.
• Use electronic devices appropriately 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)
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
(a) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency’s Designated Representative(s): Rick Bolanos, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Employee Organization(s): Professional and Technical Employees, Mid-Management and Confidential Employees, Milpitas Employees Association, Unrepresented Employees (b) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT AND RESIGNATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Position: Interim City Manager
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION (Councilmember Chua)
PRESENTATIONS
● Fire Prevention Week (Proclamation)
● Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month (Proclamation) ● California Clean Air Day (Proclamation)
● Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Proclamation)
PUBLIC FORUM
Members of the public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s agenda. 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.
As an item not listed on the agenda, no action can be taken, however the City Council may instruct the City Manager to place the item on a future meeting agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
READING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered to be routine and will be considered for adoption by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Councilmember, member of the audience or staff requests the Council to remove an item from (or be added to) the consent calendar. Any person desiring to speak on any item on the consent calendar should ask to have that item removed from the consent calendar.
C1. Receive City Council Calendar of Meetings (Staff Contact: Suzanne Guzzetta, City Clerk, 408- 586-3001)
Recommendation: Receive City Council Calendar of Meetings for November 2025.
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C2. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes (Staff Contact: Suzanne Guzzetta, City Clerk, 408-586- 3001)
Recommendation: Approve City Council Meeting minutes of October 2, 2025.
C3. Receive the Preview List of Anticipated Items for the Next Regular City Council Meeting (Staff Contact: Suzanne Guzzetta, City Clerk, 408-586-3001)
Recommendation: Receive the list of anticipated agenda items for the next regular City Council meeting.
C4. Receive and Review the List of Agenda Items Requested by City Councilmembers (Staff Contact: Suzanne Guzzetta, City Clerk, 408-586-3001)
Recommendation: Receive the list of items that have been requested by City Councilmembers and received consensus in previous meetings to date.
C5. Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with NJ Associates for Architectural Services (Staff Contact: Christian Di Renzo, Public Works Director, 408-586-2602)
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with NJ Associates for Construction Management Technical Services in the amount of $49,391 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $139,391 and extend the term of the agreement to November 14, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Members of the public may be allotted up to three (3) minutes or less at the Mayor’s discretion, to comment on any public hearing item. Applicants/Appellants and their representatives may be allotted up to a total of ten (10) minutes for opening statements and up to a total of five (5) minutes maximum for closing statements. Items requested/recommended for continuance are subject to Council’s consent at the meeting.
6. Adopt the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan and Certify the Associated Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (Staff Contact: Jay Lee, Planning Director, 408-586-3077) Recommendation: (1) Adopt a Resolution to approve Specific Plan Amendment SP20-0002 to adopt the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan, (2) Approve a Zoning Map and Text Amendment ZA25-0002 and introduce Ordinance No. 38.859 to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to establish new Specific Plan boundaries, zoning districts, and zoning regulations, (3) Adopt a Resolution to adopt General Plan Amendment GP25-0002 to amend the Land Use Element Map; and (4) Certify the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR for the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
7. Receive a Presentation on the Work Completed on the Milpitas Gateway-Main Street Sense of Place Plan and Provide Comments to Staff (Staff Contact: Jay Lee, Planning Director, 408-586- 3077)
Recommendation: Receive progress report on the work completed regarding the Milpitas Gateway- Main Street Sense of Place Plan and provide comments.
LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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8. Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of Milpitas Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (Staff Contact: Luz Cofresí-Howe, Director of Finance, 408-586- 3111) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the City of Milpitas Investment Policy for FY 2025-26.
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.
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)
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MILPITAS CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
October 2025
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2:00 PM-Santa Clara VTA Monthly
Briefing - Northeast Group (CM)
(Santa Clara )
5:30 PM-Veterans Commission (GB)
7:00 PM-Community Housing
Commission (EC)
2 5:30 PM-Milpitas Chamber of
Commerce Board (GB)
5:30 PM-Santa Clara VTA Board of
Directors (CM)
3 4
5 6
7:00 PM-Parks, Recreation & Cultural
Resources Commission (EC)
7 7:00 PM-City Council CANCELLED
8 4:30 PM-City Council Finance
Subcommittee (CM/EC)
7:00 PM-Silicon Valley Clean Energy
Board of Directors (GB) (Cupertino)
9 4:00 PM-Treatment Plant Advisory
Committee (CM) (San Jose)
4:00 PM-Santa Clara VTA Policy
Advisory Committee (EC)
6:00 PM-Youth Advisory Commission
(HL)
10 11
12 13
4:30 PM-Economic Development and
Trade Commission (WL)
14 15
16 17
18 19
20 7:00 PM-Science, Technology, and
Innovation Commission (WL)
21 6:00 PM-Closed Session CANCELLED
7:00 PM-City Council
22 5:30 PM-Cities Assoc. of SCC -
Recycling and Waste Reduction
Commission (CM)
23 24
25 26
27 28
1:30 PM-Senior Advisory Commission
(HL)
5:30 PM-City Council Special Meeting
29 30
12:00 PM-Santa Clara County Library
JPA Board Meeting (CM) (Campbell,
CA)
31 September 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
November 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
MILPITAS CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
November 2025
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
3 7:00 PM-Parks, Recreation & Cultural
Resources Commission (EC)
4:00 PM- Economic Development
and Trade Commission Special
Meeting (MUSD Innovation Campus)
4 5:00 PM-City Council Special Meeting
6:00 PM-Closed Session
7:00 PM-City Council
5 2:00 PM-Santa Clara VTA Monthly
Briefing - Northeast Group (CM)
(Santa Clara)
7:00 PM-Community Housing
Commission (EC)
6 5:30 PM-Santa Clara VTA Board of
Directors (CM)
5:30 PM-Milpitas Chamber of
Commerce Board (GB)
7 8
9 10
11 CITY HALL CLOSED IN
OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY
12 12:00 PM-Santa Clara Valley Water
District - Water Commission (CM)
4:30 PM-City Council Finance
Subcommittee (CM/EC)
7:00 PM-Planning Commission
7:00 PM-Silicon Valley Clean Energy
Board of Directors (GB) (Cupertino)
13 4:00 PM-Santa Clara VTA Policy
Advisory Committee (EC)
4:00 PM-Treatment Plant Advisory
Committee (CM) (San Jose)
6:00 PM-Youth Advisory Commission
(HL)
7:00 PM-Cities Assoc of SCC (CM)
14 15
16 17
7:00 PM-Science, Technology, and
Innovation Commission (WL)
7:00 PM-Library and Education
Commission (HL) (Milpitas Public
Library)
18 5:00 PM-Closed Session
7:00 PM-City Council
19 6:00 PM-Energy and Environmental
Sustainability Commission (EC)
5:30 PM- Planning Commission
Special Meeting
20 6:30 PM-Bay Area Water Supply
Conserv Agency (CM) (Oak Room -
San Mateo Main Library)
7:00 PM-Public Safety and
Emergency Preparedness Commission
(WL)
21 22
23 24
7:00 PM-Arts Commission (CM)
25 26
7:00 PM-Planning Commission
27 28
CITY HALL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
29 30
December 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
October 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
October 2, 2025 Milpitas City Council Minutes Page 1
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MILPITAS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025
The City Council of the City of Milpitas convened in a Regular Meeting of the Milpitas City Council on October 2, 2025, in the City Council Chamber, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, and via teleconference/Zoom webinar.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER by Mayor and ROLL CALL by City Clerk Mayor Montano called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 11:03 AM. Roll Call was taken by City Clerk Guzzetta.
PRESENT: Mayor Montano, Vice Mayor Barbadillo, Councilmember Chua, Councilmember Lam, Councilmember Lien
ABSENT: None.
AB2449
Acting City Attorney Christopher Creech explained that Councilmember Lien had requested to appear remotely pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(f)(2)(A)(ii) for personal and private temporary physical accommodation. He confirmed the request was compliant with AB 2449.
After discussion, motion: to approve Councilmember Lien's request to appear remotely pursuant to AB 2449 and to allow remote public comment at the October 2, 2025 meeting
Motion/Second: Councilmember Chua / Vice Mayor Barbadillo Motion carried by the following:
AYES: Mayor Montano, Vice Mayor Barbadillo, Councilmember Chua, Councilmember Lam, Councilmember Lien
NOES: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Montano led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC FORUM
There were no public speakers.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS Acting City Attorney Creech asked the Mayor and City Councilmembers if they had any personal conflicts of interest. By roll call, there were no conflicts of interest. Acting City Attorney Creech asked the Mayor and City Councilmembers if they had any reportable campaign contributions. By roll call, there were no reportable campaign contributions.
READING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT
Mayor Montano read the City Council Code of Conduct.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
After discussion, motion: to approve the agenda.
Motion/Second: Vice Mayor Barbadillo / Councilmember Chua Motion carried by the following:
AYES: Mayor Montano, Vice Mayor Barbadillo, Councilmember Chua, Councilmember Lam, Councilmember Lien
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
After discussion, motion: to approve the Consent Calendar
Motion/Second: Councilmember Chua / Mayor Montano
Motion carried by the following:
AYES: Mayor Montano, Vice Mayor Barbadillo, Councilmember Chua, Councilmember Lam, Councilmember Lien
NOES: None
1. Consider Donation Request from Korean Language and Culture Foundation (Staff Contact:
Renee Lorentzen, Recreation and Community Services Director, 408-586-3409) Approved a donation request of $500 for the annual Korean Alphabet Anniversary celebration at the Milpitas Library on October 5, 2025.
AGENDA ITEMS
2. City Council Priority Setting (Staff Contact: Matt Cano, Assistant City Manager, 408-586-3012) Interim City Manager Deanna Santana introduced the item. Facilitator Shawn Spano led a warm-up exercise asking the City Council what they were most proud of in 2025 and what was most concerning about their work.
Interim City Manager Santana continued the presentation.
Vice Mayor Barbadillo asked about strategies to generate funds beyond internal efforts, specifically about increasing revenue to help balance the budget. Economic Development and Strategic Initiatives Director Alex Andrade responded that they were working on an economic development strategy update and small business development plan, with workshops planned for January. He cited that Milpitas was $20.8 million above the region in revenue when comparing property tax, sales tax, transit occupancy tax, franchise fees, and investment earnings. He noted their strength in technology and advanced manufacturing, mentioning companies like Rivian, BD Biosciences, and recent property purchases by KNA Partners.
The Vice Mayor asked for specific numbers showing year-over-year growth. Economic Development and Strategic Initiatives Director Andrade highlighted that the Southwestern employment area had become the number one sales tax revenue producing area in Q4 2024, surpassing the Great Mall area.
He emphasized the importance of property tax revenues from new equipment that companies bring in.
Mayor Montano stressed that "economic development department is one of the most crucial departments to start bringing in revenues" and suggested looking at creative ways including renting properties and getting event sponsors.
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Councilmember Lam asked about alternative revenue measures beyond taxes. Interim City Manager Santana explained that California is restricted in revenue generation starting with Proposition 13, with options limited to licenses, fees, taxes, and grants.
Assistant City Manager Matt Cano continued the presentation of City Council referrals.
Councilmember Lam raised concerns about the My Milpitas app's events button showing "404 page not found" for months. IT Director Daniel Nam acknowledged they would fix the broken link.
Councilmember Chua requested monthly statistical analysis from the app showing types of requests, departments involved, and completion times.
The Council recessed at 12:30 PM and reconvened at 1:03 PM.
Assistant City Manager Cano and Interim City Manager Santana continued the presentation.
Councilmember Lam expressed he wasn't prepared to vote on staff recommendations without more understanding. Councilmember Chua suggested deferring the staff recommended items.
Council discussion ensued about the library security contract that ended September 30th. Public Works Director Christian Di Renzo explained the six-month pilot had one vandalism incident versus multiple weekly incidents previously, though vandalism had shifted to daytime hours. Mayor Montano suggested the location of the Dignity on Wheels showers might be related. Assistant City Manager Cano reported they had potentially identified a new location for Dignity on Wheels to start in November.
Councilmember Chua explained the emergency motel stay program's origins, having raised $14,500 in her first year for temporary stays for job interviews, hospital recovery, or families in cars. Recreation and Community Services Director Renee Lorentzen confirmed they now use $21,000-$22,000 annually, with funds lasting four years at current usage.
Vice Mayor Barbadillo questioned the library security effectiveness and need, referencing past elevator vandalism. He also asked about revenue projections from economic development efforts and reconciling the $75,000 FIFA promotion with a separate $385,000 street festival showing "no revenue opportunity." Interim City Manager Santana clarified the $75,000 was for city-sponsored events promoting local businesses during FIFA/Super Bowl, including lighting City Hall, "Taste of Milpitas" restaurant showcases, and marketing materials. The $385,000 was for a third-party food festival requiring the city to underwrite all costs with minimal revenue recovery potential. Councilmember Chua distinguished between the $75,000 to engage local businesses versus paying $385,000 for an outside organization's festival, noting logistical conflicts.
Facilitator Spano then reviewed how the referrals and funding requests aligned with the seven strategic goals: Community Wellness & Open Space, Economic Development & Job Growth, Environment, Governance & Administration, Public Safety, Neighborhoods & Housing, and Transportation & Transit.
Council reviewed the list of agenda item requests from individual Councilmembers, and individually voted electronically for up to six items to advance. City Clerk Guzzetta read the results of the first voting round with the following items receiving a majority of votes and moving forward:
- R3 - Explore expansion of SMART transportation services to San Jose International Airport, - R8 - Install AI cameras to police patrol cars to detect issues (stolen vehicles, potholes, etc.), and,
- R11 - Storefront crime prevention initiative.
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The City Council started a second round of voting, selecting up to five items to advance. City Clerk Guzzetta read the results of the second voting round with the following items receiving a majority of votes and moving forward:
- R6 - Create status updates function for citizens to track their police reports that were submitted online,
- R7 - Add function to online police report system to allow for citizens to upload photos/videos to submitted reports, and
- R12 - Council Community Fund.
These six items selected to advance would be combined with four items from previous prioritization sessions for final ranking.
Police Chief Jared Hernandez raised concerns about the two police report items selected to advance.
He explained that less than 5% of online reports have follow-up because supervisors screen them and have officers make personal contact when needed, and noted that status tracking would frustrate citizens and burden the nine detectives who handle 180-200 cases monthly, with 10-20 active cases each requiring constant status changes as investigations progress. For photo uploads, he cited $50,000 annual storage costs and no evidentiary value for most uploads, noting they already make personal contact to gather relevant evidence.
Councilmember Lien explained that she was unaware of the staff burden and asked to reconsider her vote. Councilmember Lam provided justification for his proposals, explaining that residents desire the ability to track investigation status with simple updates like "in progress" or "closed," and that Ring camera footage could help identify suspects. He reasoned that storage is cheap, and photos could be deleted if not useful. Council discussion ensued about whether the items were meant for simple convenience or would fundamentally change police operations. Vice Mayor Barbadillo suggested it was just making existing processes available online for reports already allowed online. Chief Hernandez maintained it would create operational burdens and storage costs for evidence with no investigative value.
Councilmember Lien formally requested to reconsider her vote.
Councilmember Lam made a motion for the police chief and IT director to provide more information.
Acting City Attorney Creech offered insights into procedure regarding parliamentary rules and that Councilmember Lien's request took priority. After discussion, Councilmember Lam withdrew his motion.
Following the discussion, the City Council agreed that the late hour warranted continuation.
After discussion, motion: to defer the entire voting process and bring it back to be redone on November 4th.
Motion/Second: Vice Mayor Barbadillo / Mayor Montano
Motion carried by the following:
AYES: Mayor Montano, Vice Mayor Barbadillo, Councilmember Chua, Councilmember Lam, Councilmember Lien
NOES: None
Councilmember Chua asked that the departments responsible for the requested items provide background information at future prioritization sessions.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Montano adjourned the meeting at 4:26 PM.
Draft meeting minutes submitted by City Clerk, Suzanne Guzzetta
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM LIST
as of 10/23/2025
November 4, 2025 – Special Meeting (5:00 PM) & Regular Meeting (7:00 PM)
SPECIAL MEETING (5:00 PM)
- Priority Referral Voting (City Manager)
CLOSED SESSION
INVOCATION (Vice Mayor Barbadillo)
PRESENTATION
- Nurse Practitioner Week
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Receive City Council calendar for November 2025 (City Clerk)
2. Approve City Council meeting minutes of October 21, 2025 (City Clerk)
3. Preview list of items for November 18, 2025 (City Clerk)
4. Councilmember Request List (City Clerk)
5. LCW Amended Agreement (Human Resources / Finance)
6. Bike Lane Enhancement Project Construction Contract Award (Public Works / Engineering)
7. Approve Plans, Specifications, and Budget Appropriation for Calaveras Median Improvement Project (Public Works / Engineering)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. MTC TOC Policy (Planning)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
9. MAP Utility Subsidy Increase Consideration (Recreation)
MILPITAS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
OPEN ITEMS
Request
No. Topic Submitted by:
Date
Requested
STATUS and/or DATE scheduled on City
Council meeting agenda:
1 Place a billboard at the Sport Center to inform the
community about events and activities Montano 10/21/2025 An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
2 Explore the creation of small parks in
neighborhoods without them Montano 10/21/2025
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
3 Agendize a discussion on the Acting City Attorney
position. Barbadillo 10/21/2025
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
4 Look into concerns regarding increased air traffic
over Milpitas Montano 9/2/2025
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
5 Issue a proclamation to thank and recognize the
City of Dagupan, Phillipines, follwing his visit there
as part of the Sister City program in April 2025 Barbadillo 8/19/2025 Proclamation tentatively scheduled for
November 18, 2025
6 Conduct an offsite workshop in early October to
discuss and prioritize Council goals and priorites
for their terms Lam 8/19/2025
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
7 Revisit the mural selection committee process to
make it more inclusive by involving all
commissioners in the Arts Commission Montano 8/19/2025
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
8 Exapnd the Milpitas SMART program to include
service to the San Jose Airport Lam 8/12/2025
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
9 Staff explore a program similar to San Leandro’s,
which provides Ring doorbell cameras to residents Chua 8/12/2025 An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
10 Policy review on youth sport grant eligibility to
address excluding homeschooled children Mayor 6/17/2025 An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
ACTIVE ITEMS
Request
No. Topic Submitted by:
Date
Requested
STATUS and/or DATE scheduled on City
Council meeting agenda:
11 Reinstate the posting of the colors by Boy Scouts
at City Council Meetings Chua 4/15/2025
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
12 Revise City Council Code of Conduct language
regarding the use of electronic devices. Lam 4/1/2025
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
13 Develop a project management informational
memo. Barbadillo 4/1/2025
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
14 Create a Milpitas Community Concert Choir with
city support for marketing and rehearsal space. Chua 4/1/2025 An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
15 Look into adding an entertainment zone to Main
Street. Montano 3/4/2025
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
16 Staff provide a detailed analysis of overtime
expenditures by department. Barbadillo 3/4/2025
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
17 Look into a policy to require a Super Majority vote
by Council for any deductions to budget reserves. Chua 2/18/2025 An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
18 Bring back a discussion regarding fentanyl-related
issues Barbadillo 2/18/2025
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
19 Feasibility study regarding a police satellite office. Montano 2/18/2025 An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
20 Staff organize a job fair for City job openings Chua 11/19/2024 An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
21 Bring back a study or analysis of the permit
process Chua 11/19/2024
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
22 Explore updating the city's business tax rate
schedule Chua 10/1/2024
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
23 Explore funding options for new signage following
the decision to rename the Milpitas Library to the
Milpitas Jose Esteves Library Barbadillo 9/3/2024
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
24 Update the animal control ordinance to include
other animals such as horses and cats Chua 9/3/2024
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
NOTE: Deferred and Completed Items are not listed
MILPITAS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
25 Look into adopting an ordinance similar to San
Jose allowing ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) to
have a separate title and be sold separately. Chua 8/13/2024 An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
26 Conduct a traffic study on Escuela Parkway to
address circulation concerns Montano 5/7/2024
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
27 Explore the possibility of augmenting the Planning
Commission stipend Barbadillo 4/16/2024
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
28 Consideration of the 20% Low Income Below
Market Rate Housing Montano 12/5/2023
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
29 Referral for utility infrastructure cost on Main Street from Carlo to Corning Streets Montano 10/17/2023
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
30 Main Street International Festival Lien 10/3/2023
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
31 Pickleball Pilot Project Chua 2/28/2023
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
32 Main Street Infrastructure Projects Montano 2/28/2023 An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
33 Main Street Flooding at Library Chua 2/28/2023
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
34 Have the City look into the possibility of a Citywide Senior Discount Barbadillo 2/7/2023
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
35 City Manager look into implementing a workshop
for small businesses on the bidding process for
projects in the city Chua 8/9/2022
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
36 Quarterly or Monthly crime statistics on Homekey
Project Chua 6/7/2022
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
37 Evaluate reopening the childcare center with a non-
profit organization running the center Montano 2/1/2022 An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
38 Staff to look into mural Art on Great Mall Parkway
on the VTA owned Light rail pillars Montano 11/16/2021
An update on this item will be included in the
next quarterly prioritization update.
39 Consider Community Museum and Park on Main
St. Phan 8/20/2019
Discussions with the property owner of this
site are ongoing and staff is tracking
returning to council by June 2025 with an
update.
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CITY OF MILPITAS
AGENDA REPORT
(AR)
Item Title: Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with NJ Associates for Architectural Services (Staff Contact:
Christian Di Renzo, Public Works Director, 408-586-2602) Category: Consent Calendar-Community Services and Sustainable Infrastructure Meeting Date: 10/28/2025
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with NJ Associates for Construction Management Technical Services in the amount of $49,391 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $139,391 and extend the term of the agreement to November 14, 2026.
BACKGROUND:
On November 15, 2022, the City entered into a Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) with NJ Associates, Inc. (NJA) for an amount not-to-exceed $90,000 for architectural services at various City facilities (Contract No. 23-010). The scope of services under the Agreement included permitting, bid assistance, and contract administration support for multiple Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, including the Police Department Locker Room Renovation (CIP 3406), the José Esteves Library sign, and the Milpitas Community Center floor structural assessments.
Additional architectural support services have been identified to assist the City with construction management and administration activities specifically for the Police Department Locker Room Renovation (CIP 3406) (Project). These services are critical to ensure Project compliance, timely responses to contractor requests, and adherence to design and permitting requirements. The Project is unique in its scope as it will need to be managed and therefore completed after-hours to minimize impact to Police Department operations.
ANALYSIS:
Staff is recommending approval of Amendment No. 1 to increase the NJA Agreement in the amount of $49,391, for a total not-to-exceed $139,391, to provide construction support services for the Project. These services include:
• Reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and contract materials specifications • Responding to requests for information (RFIs)
• Conducting site and punch list observations
• Providing overall contract administration and construction phase support Additional NJA services that have occurred to date were for design assessment and schematic design, construction documents for permitting, and plan reviews for the Project, and for the design of the José Esteves Library signage. As the existing Agreement expires November 14, 2025, staff also recommends the Amendment extend the Agreement term by one year to November 14, 2026 to ensure Project construction is complete.
Staff has determined NJA’s continued services are in the City’s best interest to provide continuity of architectural oversight and support. As the original designer of the Project, NJAi s uniquely familiar with the Project plans, specifications, and intricate details. Engaging a new firm at this stage would require significant time for that firm to become familiar with the project, resulting in delays, inefficiencies, and potentially higher costs. NJA can immediately provide the necessary construction support services, ensuring economies of scale, cost effectiveness, and operational soundness.
PROJECT/PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Staff is working with One Day Installation and Repairs Inc (ODIR), the awarded construction contractor for the Project, to finalize the construction schedule. Currently, ODIR is going through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprinting and background check process required to access the facility. After clearance, a Notice to Proceed will be issued to ODIR. Per the ODIR construction contract, the Project is slated to be completed in 270 days.
Key Project phases include demolition, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) technical specification reviews and recommendation, fixtures and finishes compatibility, test and balancing of the systems, and final inspections. Key elements will be phased through critical path and milestone tracking consistent with industry standard lead times for design verification. Each phase of the critical path items will be detailed in the contractor schedule and tracked and verified by NJA.
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S):
Alternative 1: Do not approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment No. 1 for Professional Design Services.
Pros: No additional City funds would be expended.
Cons: The City would lack adequate architectural and construction administration support during the Police Department Locker Room Renovation Project. This may result in project delays, higher costs, and potential noncompliance with permitting requirements.
Reason Not Recommended: Timely completion of this project requires architectural and engineering oversight and construction support services to protect the City’s interests.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This request is only for increased contractual authority and not a request for additional funding. Adequate funding for this amendment is available in the FY 2026–2030 Adopted Capital Improvement Program budget for project CIP 3406 which was approved by the City Council on June 3, 2025.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA):
This item is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline 15378(b).
ATTACHMENT(S):
(a) Resolution
(b) NJ Associates Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 23-010) (c) Estimate for Construction Services
RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILPITAS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NJ ASSOCIATES FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,391 FOR A NEW NOT-TO- EXCEED AMOUNT OF $139,391 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND
ARCHITECTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES RELATED TO THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT LOCKER ROOM RENOVATION PROJECT (CIP 3406) AND OTHER
CITY FACILITY PROJECTS
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2022, the City entered into a Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 23-010) with NJ Associates, Inc. (“NJA”) in the not-to-exceed amount of $90,000 for architectural services at various City facilities, including permitting, bid assistance, and contract administration support for multiple Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects; and
WHEREAS, additional architectural support services have since been identified to assist the City with construction management and administration activities, including submittal and shop drawing review, responding to requests for information (RFIs), conducting site and punch list observations, and providing overall construction phase support; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2025, the City Council approved a budget appropriation of $100,000 for these architectural services as part of the adopted FY 2026–2030 CIP; and WHEREAS, Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with NJA is necessary to ensure timely completion, project compliance, and continuity of architectural oversight for the Police Department Locker Room Renovation Project (CIP 3406) and other facility projects; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment increases the contract by $49,391 from $90,000 to a new not-to- exceed amount of $139,391, with sufficient funds available in the adopted budget; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with NJA, as NJA is the original designer of the Police Department Locker Room Renovation Project and uniquely qualified to provide these additional services efficiently and cost- effectively
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Milpitas hereby finds, determines, and resolves as follows:
1. The City Council has considered the full record before it, which may include but is not limited to such things as the staff report, testimony by staff and the public, and other materials and evidence submitted or provided to it. Furthermore, the recitals set forth above are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
2. The City Council hereby approves the projects plans and specifications.
3. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with NJ Associates, Inc. in the amount of $49,391, for a new not-to-exceed total amount of $139,391, for architectural and construction management services related to the Police Department Locker Room Renovation Project (CIP 3406) and other City facility projects.
4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute Amendment No. 1 to design services agreement with NJ Architects for the amount not to exceed $139,391.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of October, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_____________________________ __________________________ Suzanne Guzzetta, City Clerk Carmen Montano, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Christopher Creech, Acting City Attorney
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CITY OF MILPITAS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into as of _____________________________ ,(“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Milpitas, a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 455 E. Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas, California 95035 (“City”), and NJ Associates Inc. , a CORPORATION with its principal place of business at 212 W. Pine St Suite 1, Lodi, CA 95240 (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.
RECITALS
A. City is a public agency of the State of California and is in need of professional services for the following project:
Architectural Services at Various City Facilities
(hereinafter referred to as “the Project”).
B. Consultant is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such services.
C. The Parties desire by this Agreement to establish the terms for City to retain Consultant to provide the services described herein.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Services.
Consultant shall provide the City with the services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A
2. Compensation.
a. Subject to paragraph 2(b) below, the City shall pay for such services in accordance with the Schedule of Charges set forth in Exhibit B.
b. In no event shall the total amount paid for services rendered by Consultant under this Agreement exceed the sum of Ninty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($90,000.00) . This amount is to cover all printing and related costs, and the City will not pay any additional fees for printing expenses.
Periodic payments shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice which includes a detailed description of the work performed. Payments to Consultant for work performed will be made on a monthly billing basis.
3. Additional Work.
If changes in the work seem merited by Consultant or the City, and informal consultations with the other party indicate that a change is warranted, it shall be processed in the following manner: a letter outlining the changes shall be forwarded to the City by Consultant with a statement of estimated changes in fee or time schedule. An amendment to this Agreement shall be prepared by the City and executed by
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both Parties before performance of such services, or the City will not be required to pay for the changes in the scope of work. Such amendment shall not render ineffective or invalidate unaffected portions of this Agreement.
4. Maintenance of Records.
Books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred shall be maintained by Consultant and made available at all reasonable times during the Agreement term and for four (4) years from the date of final payment under the Agreement for inspection by City.
5. Term.
The term of this Agreement shall be from November 15, 2022 to November 14, 2025, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The City reserves the right to review the Consultant’s performance at the end of each year and cancel all or part of the Agreement.
6. Delays in Performance.
a. Neither City nor Consultant shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing party.
For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include but are not limited to, abnormal weather conditions; floods; earthquakes; fire; epidemics; war; riots and other civil disturbances; strikes, lockouts, work slowdowns, and other labor disturbances; sabotage or judicial restraint. b. Should such circumstances occur, the non-performing party shall, within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing, give written notice to the other party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance of this Agreement.
7. Compliance with Law.
a. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of the federal, state and local government, including Cal/OSHA requirements. b. If required, Consultant shall assist the City, as requested, in obtaining and maintaining all permits required of Consultant by federal, state and local regulatory agencies. c. If applicable, Consultant is responsible for all costs of clean up and/ or removal of hazardous and toxic substances spilled as a result of his or her services or operations performed under this Agreement.
8. Standard of Care.
Consultant’s services will be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions.
9. Assignment and Subconsultant.
Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all
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provisions stipulated in this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Consultant from employing independent associates, and subconsultants as Consultant may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder.
10. Independent Consultant.
Consultant is retained as an independent contractor and is not an employee of City. No employee or agent of Consultant shall become an employee of City. The work to be performed shall be in accordance with the work described in this Agreement, subject to such directions and amendments from City as herein provided.
11. Insurance.
Consultant shall not commence work for the City until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City it has secured all insurance required under Exhibit D (Insurance Requirements), attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has secured all insurance required therein.
12. Indemnification .
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers. b. If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance of “design professional” services (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that ar ise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.
13. California Labor Code Requirements.
a. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects (“Prevailing Wage Laws”). If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is One Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,000.00) or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subconsultants to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll
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records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.
b. If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants performing such services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.
Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subconsultants, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.
c. This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s so le responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor.
14. Verification of Employment Eligibility.
By executing this Agreement, Consultant verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time, and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same.
15. City Material Requirements. [RESERVED]
16. Laws and Venue.
This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or federal court situated in the County of Santa Clara, State of California.
17. Termination or Abandonment.
a. City has the right to terminate or abandon any portion or all of the work under this Agreement by giving ten (10) calendar days written notice to Consultant. In such event, City shall be immediately given title and possession to all original field notes, drawings and specifications, written reports and other documents produced or developed for that portion of the work completed and/or being abandoned. City shall pay Consultant the reasonable value of services rendered for any portion of the work completed prior to termination. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any task for the Project for which a payment request has not been received, the charge for services performed during such task shall be the reasonable value of such services, based on an amount mutually agreed to by City and Consultant of the portion of such task completed but not paid prior to said termination. City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein. Consultant shall not be entitled
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to payment for unperformed services, and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for termination of work.
b. Consultant may terminate its obligation to provide further services under this Agreement upon thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to City only in the event of substantial failure by City to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of Consultant. c. The Consultant understands and accepts that at all times; the Agreement is subject to appropriation of funds by the Milpitas City Council. The Agreement may terminate without penalty, liability or expense of any kind to the City at the end of Agreement term. The City has no obligation to make appropriations for the Agreement in lieu of appropriations for new or other contracts. City budget decisions are subject to the discretion of the Mayor and City Council. Consultant’s assumption of risk of possible non-appropriation is a part of the consideration for the Agreement. This section controls against any and all other provisions of the Agreement.
18. Documents.
Except as otherwise provided in “Termination or Abandonment,” above, all original field notes, written reports, Drawings and Specifications and other documents, produced or developed for the Project shall, upon payment in full for the services described in this Agreement, be furnished to and become the property of the City.
19. Organization.
Consultant shall assign Nick Seward as Project Manager. The Project Manager shall not be removed from the Project or reassigned without the prior written consent of the City.
20. Limitation of Agreement.
This Agreement is limited to and includes only the work included in the Project described above.
21. Notice.
Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office, certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to:
CITY:
City of Milpitas
455 E. Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, California 95035
Attn: Steve McHarris
CONSULTANT:
NJ Associates Inc.
212 W. Pine St Suite 1
Lodi, CA 95240
Attn: Nick Seward
and shall be effective upon receipt thereof.
22. Third Party Rights.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the City and the Consultant.
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23. Equal Opportunity Employment.
Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.
24. Entire Agreement.
This Agreement, with its exhibits, represents the entire understanding of City and Consultant as to those matters contained herein, and supersedes and cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder. Each party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements have been made by any person which are not incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void. This Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by both Parties hereto. This is an integrated Agreement.
25. Severability.
The unenforceability, invalidity or illegality of any provision(s) of this Agreement shall not render the provisions unenforceable, invalid or illegal.
26. Successors and Assigns.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators and assigns of each party to this Agreement. However, Consultant shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void.
27. Non-Waiver.
None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be considered waived by either party, unless such waiver is specifically specified in writing.
28. Time of Essence.
Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
29. City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants.
City reserves its right to employ other consultants, including engineers, in connection with this Project or other projects.
30. Prohibited Interests.
Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no director, official, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
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31. Wage Theft Prevention.
a. Consultant, and any subconsultant it employs to complete work under this Agreement, shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local wage and hour laws. Applicable laws may include, but are not limited to, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the California Labor Code and the Milpitas Minimum Wage Ordinance.
b. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT AFFIRMS THAT IT HAS
DISCLOSED ANY FINAL JUDGMENTS, DECIS IONS OR ORDERS FROM A COURT OR INVESTIGATORY GOVERNMENT AGENCY, FINDING IN THE FIVE (5) YEARS PRIOR TO
EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT THAT CONSULTANT OR ITS SUBCONSULTANTS HAS VIOLATED ANY APPLICABLE WAGE AND HOUR LAWS. CONSULTANT FURTHER AFFIRMS
THAT IT OR ITS SUBCONSUL TANT(S) HAS EITHER FULLY SAT ISFIED EACH JUDGMENT,
DECISION OR ORDER, OR, IF ANY JUDGMENT, DECISION OR ORDER HAS NOT BEEN FULLY
SATISFIED, CONSULTANT AFFIRMS THAT IT OR ITS SUBCONSULTANT (S) IS CURRENTLY
SATISFYING SAID JUDGMENT, DECISION OR ORDER THROUGH A PAYMENT OR
ALTERNATIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE APPLICABLE COURT/GOVERNMENT AGENCY
AND THAT CONSULTANT OR ITS SUBCONSULTANT(S) ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH SAID PLAN AS OF THE DATE OF EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT.
c. If at any time during the term of this Agreement, a court or investigatory government agency issues a final judgment, decision or order finding that Consultant or a subconsultant it employs to perform work under this Agreement has violated any applicable wage and hour law, or Consultant learns of such a judgment, decision, or order that was not previously disclosed in its bid/proposal, Consultant shall inform the City no more than fifteen (15) calendar days after the judgment, decision or order becomes final or from the date of learning of the final judgment, decision or order.
Consultant or its subconsultant(s) shall, within thirty (30) calendar days after notifying the City, either (i) fully satisfy any such judgment, decision, or order and provide the City with documentary evidence of satisfying said judgment, decision or order; or (ii) provide the City documentary evidence of a payment or other alternative plan approved by the court/government agency to satisfy the judgment, decision or order.
If the Consultant or its subconsultant is subject to a payment or other alternative plan, the Consultant or its subconsultant shall continue to submit documentary evidence every thirty (30) calendar days during the term of the Agreement demonstrating continued compliance with the plan until the judgment, decision or order has been fully satisfied.
d. For purposes of this Section, a "final judgment, decision, or order" refers to one for which all appeals have been exhausted or the time period to appeal has expired. Relevant investigatory government agencies include: the United States Department of Labor, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the City, or any other governmental entity or division tasked with the investigation and enforcement of wage and hour laws.
e. Failure to comply with any part of this Section constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Such breach may serve as a basis for immediate termination of this Agreement and/or any other remedies available under this Agreement and/or law.
f. Notice provided to the City shall be addressed to: Attention: Finance Director, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035. The Notice provisions of this Section are separate from any other notice provisions in this Agreement and, accordingly, only notice provided to the above address satisfies the notice requirements in this Section.
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MILPITAS
AND NJ ASSOCIATES INC.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
CITY OF MILPITAS
Approved By:
______________________________
Steven G. McHarris, City Manager
______________________________
Date
Approved As To Form:
______________________________
Michael Mutalipassi, City Attorney
Approved:
______________________________
Lauren Lai, CPA, MPA
Finance Director/Risk manager
Approved As To Content:
______________________________
Roger Lee, Interim Public Works Director
NJ ASSOCIATES INC.
______________________________
Signature
______________________________
Name
______________________________
Title
______________________________
Date
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
Consultant shall provide all labor, expertise, materials, and staff to provide architectural services for small and mid-size projects for the City. Consultant shall provide these services with a focus on renovations and modifications to existing facilities, including but not limited to: office buildings, recreation facilities, public safety facilities, maintenance buildings, and other site work as assigned by the City’s Project Manager. The desired work product from the Consultant will be to provide approved architectural plans for these small and mid-sized projects to then be bid out by the City for completion.
Consultant shall maintain during the course of this agreement the following minimum qualifications:
1. Consulting firm is licensed to practice architecture in the State of California and can effectively provide the required professional services in a timely and professional manner.
2. The individual or individuals or sub-consultants who will be assigned the responsibility to projects shall have significant experience in design and construction consulting within the last five years in the State of California.
3. Consultant and staff shall be knowledgeable of all applicable federal, state, and local building codes, including but not limited to: American with Disabilities Act/Facilities.
4. Transition plans, federal, state and local by-laws as applicable.
5. Firms shall be able to meet the schedule set by City of Milpitas Public Works Department.
All work will be performed in a manner so as not to block access to or disrupt the daily operation of the City of Milpitas. All work must be scheduled with the Public Works Manager for Facilities and Fleet or the designated City representative. Further detail to be found in “Attachment A – Consultant's Execution Plan.”
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EXHIBIT B
Schedule of Charges/Payments
Consultant will invoice City on a monthly cycle. Consultant will include with each invoice a detailed progress report that indicates the amount of budget spent on each task. Consultant will inform City regarding any out-of-scope work being performed by Consultant. This is a time-and-materials Agreement.
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EXHIBIT C
Activity Schedule
Each project will have a separate and distinct Activity Schedule to ensure Consultant can perform the assigned work. To that end, each assigned project shall have a mutually agreed upon Activity Schedule to be approved by both the City and Consultant prior to the performance of any work.
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EXHIBIT D
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Please refer to the insurance requirements listed below. Those that have an “X” indicated in the space before the requirement apply to Contractor’s or Consultant’s Agreement.
Contractor or Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder and the results of that work by the Contractor or Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
Contractor or Consultant shall provide its insurance broker(s)/agent(s) with a copy of these requirements and request that they provide Certificates of Insurance complete with copies of all required endorsements.
Contractor or Consultant shall furnish City with copies of original endorsements affecting coverage required by this Exhibit D. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements and certificates are to be received and approved by City before work commences. City has the right to require Contractor’s or Consultant’s insurer to provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications.
Commercial General Liability (CGL):
___ Coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (“ISO”) Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal and advertising injury with limits no less than $2,000,000.00 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
_X_ Coverage at least as broad as ISO Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal and advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
___ Coverage at least as broad as ISO Form CG 00 01 cov ering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal and advertising injury with limits no less than $5,000,000.00 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
Automobile Liability:
_X_ Coverage at least as broad as ISO Form Number CA 0001 covering, Code 1 (any auto), of if Contractor or Consultant has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and 9 (non-owned), with limits no less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage.
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___ Coverage at least as broad as ISO Form Number CA 0001 covering, Code 1 (any auto), with limits no less than $5,000,000.00 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage.
___ Garage keepers’ extra liability endorsement to extend coverage to all vehicles in the care, custody and control of the Contractor or Consultant, regardless of where the vehicles are kept or driven.
Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions):
_X_ Insurance appropriates to the Contractor or Consultant’s profession, with limit no less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000.00 aggregate.
___ (If Design/Build), with limits no less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000.00 policy aggregate.
___ Insurance appropriates to the Contractor or Consultant’s profession, with limit no less than ______ per occurrence or claim, ______ aggregate
Workers’ Compensation Insurance:
_X_ Insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000.00 per accident for bodily injury or disease. (Not required if Contractor or Consultant provides written verification it has no employees)
The Employer’s Liability policy shall be endorsed to waive any right of subrogation as respects the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, attorneys, agents, and employees.
Builder’s Risk (Course of Construction):
___ Insurance utilizing an “All Risk” (Special Perils) coverage form, with limits equal to the completed value of the project and no coinsurance penalty provisions. If the project does not involve new or major reconstruction, at the option of the City, an Installation Floater may be acceptable. For such projects, a Property Installation Floater shall be obtained that provides for the improvement, remodel, modification, alteration, conversion or adjustment to existing buildings, structures, processes, machinery and equipment.
The Property Installation Floater shall provide property damage coverage for any building, structure, machinery or equipment damaged, impaired, broken, or destroyed during the performance of the Work, including during transit, installation, and testing at the City’s site.
Contractor’s or Consultant’s Pollution Legal Liability:
___ Contractor’s or Consultant’s pollution legal liability and/or Asbestos Legal Liability and/or Errors and Omissions (if project involves environmental hazards) with limits no less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence or claim and $2,000,000.00 policy aggregate.
If the Contractor or Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the Contractor or Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.
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Cyber Liability Insurance
___ Cyber Liability Insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per claim.
Coverage shall be sufficiently broad to respond to the duties and obligations as is undertaken by Contractor or Consultant in this Agreement and shall include, but not be limited to, claims involving infringement of intellectual property, including but not limited to infringement of copyright, trademark, trade dress, invasion of privacy violations, information theft, damage to or destruction of electronic information, release of private information, alteration of electronic information, extortion, and network security.
The policy shall provide coverage for breach response costs as well as regulatory fines and penalties, and credit monitoring expenses with limits sufficient to respond to these obligations.
Surety Bonds:
Contractor shall provide the following Surety Bonds:
____ Bid Bond
____ Performance Bond
____ Payment Bond
The Payment Bond and Performance Bond shall be in a sum equal to the contract price. Bonds shall be duly executed by a responsible corporate surety, authorized to issue such bonds in the State of California and secured through an authorized agent with an office in California.
Other Insurance Provisions:
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
_X_ Additional Insured Status and Primary/Non-Contributory Language:
Contractor’s general liability and automobile liability policies shall be primary and shall not seek contribution from the City’s coverage and be endorsed to add the City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, attorneys, agents employees and volunteers as additional insureds under such policies using Insurance Services Office form CG 20 10 (or equivalent) on the general liability policy. For construction projects, an endorsement providing completed operations coverage for the additional insured on the general liability policy, ISO form CG 20 37 (or equivalent), is also required.
The limits of insurance required in this Agreement may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of City (if agreed to in a written contract or agreement) before the City’s own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
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___ Loss Payee Status – Builder’s Risk/Course of Construction Insurance (applicable to Construction Contracts only)
Contractor or Consultant may submit evidence of Builder’s Risk insurance in the form of Course of Construction coverage. Such coverage shall name the City as a loss payee as their interest may appear.
_X_ Notice of Cancellation, Suspension or Otherwise Voiding Policies:
Each insurance policy required above shall contain or be endorsed to contain that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled or reduced in coverage or in limits except with thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested to the City.
_X_ Waiver of Subrogation:
Contractor or Consultant hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Contractor or Consultant may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Contractor or Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. The Workers’ Compensation Policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City for all work performed by Contractor or Consultant, its employees, agents and subcontractors.
___ Completed Operations
For Construction Agreements, Contractor shall maintain insurance as required by this Agreement to the fullest amount allowed by law and shall maintain insurance for a minimum of five (5) years following the completion of this project. In the event Contractor fails to obtain or maintain completed operations coverage as required by this Agreement, the City at its sole discretion may purchase the coverage required and the cost will be paid by Contractor.
THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS APPLY TO ALL AGREEMENTS
Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions (“SIR”):
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. The City may require the Contractor or Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower deductible or retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. At the option of the City, either (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or selfဩinsured retentions as respects the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, attorneys, agents, and employees; or (2) the Contractor or Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
All SIRs must be disclosed to Risk Management for approval and shall not reduce the limits of liability.
Policies containing any SIR provision shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the SIR may be satisfied by either the named insured or the City.
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City reserves the right to obtain a full-certified copy of any insurance policy and endorsements. Failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of right to exercise later.
Acceptability of Insurers:
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A -:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to City.
Claims Made Policies: (note - should be applicable only to professional liability, see below)
1. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.
2. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of contract of work.
3. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Contractor or Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of work.
4. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review.
5. If the services involve lead- based paint or asbestos identification/remediation, the Contractor’s Pollution Liability Policy shall not contain lead-based paint or asbestos exclusions. If the services involve mold identification/remediation, the Contractors Pollution Liability Policy shall not contain a mold exclusion, and the definition of Pollution shall include microbial matter, including mold.
Subcontractors:
Contractor or Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.
Subcontractor agrees to be bound to Contractor and City in the same manner and to the same extent as Contractor is bound to City under this Agreement and any other contract documents. Subcontractor further agrees to include the same requirements and provisions of this Agreement, including the indemnity and insurance requirements, with any sub-subcontractor to the extent they apply to the scope of the sub- subcontractor’s work. A copy of the City indemnity and insurance provisions will be furnished t o the subcontractor upon request.
Verification of Coverage:
Contractor or Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor or Consultant’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage or other special circumstances.
Failure to Comply:
Each insurance policy required above shall contain or be endorsed to contain that any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, attorneys, agents, and employees.
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Applicability of Coverage:
Each insurance policy required above shall contain or be endorsed to contain that the Contractor’s or Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
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CITY OF MILPITAS
MILPITAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
LOCKER ROOM RENOVATION PROJECT
PREPARED FOR
Hank Terlaje, CIP Constr. Mgr.
City of Milpitas
1265 N. Milpitas Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 93035
PREPARED BY
NJ Associates, Inc. DBA NJA & NJA Architecture
Licensed Architect, Owner, John Vierra (License No. C35199) Licensed Architect, Owner, Nick Seward (License No. C38947)
SERVICE AGREEMENT
DATE
06.27.25
PROJECT
SCOPE
› Permitting, Bid assistance, and Contract Administration support services for planned revovations to the the womens locker room of the existing Milpitas Police Department. Program as follows, and noted per the reference drawings:
› Demolition of select areas of the existing locker rooms and exercise room › Expansion of Womens Locker Room and renovations to Mens showers › Creation of Body Cam Storage area and Vestibules
› Site Improvements
› Limited accessibility improvements, as noted per the reference drawings PROJECT LOCATION 1275 N. Milpitas Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95305
WHAT TO
EXPECT
NJA Architecture is pleased to provide a list of services identifi ed in the following pages. We strive to provide a sensible and well-thought out design solution to meet our clients needs. In addition, we fi rmly believe that architecture should be an authentic expression of our clients’ values.
At each stage of the design process, we work together as a collaborative team. NJA, the client, consultants, and government agencies meet and communicate to maximize opportunities and ensure requirements are being met.
After signature of this agreement, your point of contact will reach out to you and set up a kick-off call to review the project timeline and any missing items to get the work started.
401 SCOPE OF SERVICES PAGE
SCOPE OF
SERVICES
0 1
1.0 Assessment and Schematic Design
› Services completed under prior agreement
2.0 Design Development
› Services completed under prior agreement
3.0 Construction Documents
› Services completed under prior agreement
4.1 Permitting
› Permit applications and submittal of documentation to City › Plan check revisions as required
› Coordination with City staff and offi cials
› Time and Material basis
4.2 Bid Assistance
› Assistance during bidding, clarifi cation of CDs
› Time and Material basis
4.3 Contract Administration
› Respond to RFIs
› Review Submittals, Shop Drawings,
and Applications for Payment
› Attend Job Conferences as necessary
› Site Observations as necessary
› Punchlist Observations
› Time and Material basis
TA S K 1 . 0
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
TA S K 2 . 0
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
TA S K 3 . 0
CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS
TA S K 4 . 0
PERMITTING
TA S K 5 . 0
CONTRACT ADMIN
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SCOPE OF
SERVICES
0 1
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› Changes in the project’s program defi ned in 1.0 Project Scope › Environmental Analysis - Phase 1 & 2 reports
› Hazardous material reports and abatement if necessary › Joint trench design & dry utilities
› PUE determinations
› Frontage improvements, street improvements and/or dedication › Fire sprinkler plan, fi re alarms, and fi re supporession system › Boundary and Topographic Surveys, Record of Survey, or Monument Preservation
› Geotechnical engineering and reports
› Civil Engineering, Site Design and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
› Landscape Design
› Building Commissioning
› Food Service Equipment Design and Specifi cation
› Lighting Design
› Acoustic Design
› Solar Design and Engineering
› EV charging stations and engineering
› Signage design and signage permits
› Furniture and equipmptne design and engineering
› Construction Staking
› Any governmental fees required by this work
› NJA cannot assume responsibility for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, safety, precautions, programs connected with the work, or for acts and ommisions by the Contractor, subcontractors, or others.
ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES NOT
PROVIDED
602 FEE BREAKDOWN PAGE
Services completed under prior agreement
Services completed under prior agreement
Services completed under prior agreement
PERMITTING (INCLUDING UNBILLED T&M BALANCE) $23,200 (T&M) BIDDING ASSISTANCE $2,500 (T&M)
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION $7,000 (T&M)
D AT E A U T H O R I Z AT I O N
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES $2,000 (T&M)
D AT E A U T H O R I Z AT I O N
SERVICES FEE
FEE
BREAKDOWN
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TOTAL (ABOVE SERVICES T&M) $34,700
TA S K 1 . 0
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
TA S K 2 . 0
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
TA S K 4 . 0
PERMITTING AND
CONTRACT ADMIN.
T I M E A N D M AT E R I A L A L L O W A N C E
N O T T O E X C E E D
TA S K 3 . 0
CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS
702 FEE BREAKDOWN PAGE
Balance will be invoiced monthly on progress to date.
Final drawings will be issued to client upon receipt of payment of remaining balance.
Payments are due and payable within (30) calendar days of Client’s receipt of NJA’s invoice. Undisputed amounts unpaid (30) calendar days after the invoice date shall bear interest from the date payments are due at a rate of 10% per annum (.833% per month), or the maximum amount allowed by applicable law.
At the request of Client, NJA shall provide additional services not included in the Architectural Services specifi ed above. Additional services shall be provided on an hourly basis in accordance with the following hourly rate, and shall be billed on a monthly basis:
Principal/Owner $250/hour
Senior Project Designer/Manager $195/hour
Project Architect/Manager $175/hour
Project Designer $155/hour
Architectural Staff Level 2 $110/hour
Architectural Staff Level 1 $90/hour
Admin Staff $75/hour
Note: Amendments to Article 2.0 Payment Schedule will be updated at the time of approved additional services if any.
NJA shall be compensated for reimbursable expenses such as reproductions and postage.
30 x 42 Black & White $6.56 ea.
24 x 36 Black & White $4.00 ea.
8.5 x 11 Color $0.50 ea.
8.5 x 11 Black & White $0.25 ea.
12 x 18 Color $1.50 ea.
12 x 18 Black & White $1.00 ea.
Site Visits - Travel - IRS Standard Millage Rate +15%
Client Meetings: 6 virtual meetings and 2 site visits are assumed.
Any invoice amounts disputed in good faith by Client and the reasons therefore will be reported to NJA within fi ve (5) calendar days after receipt of the applicable invoice, and Client and NJA agree to work diligently to resolve the dispute within ten (10) calendar days of NJA’s receipt of the notice of dispute from Client.
A R T I C L E 2 . 3
REIMBURSABLE
EXPENSES
A R T I C L E 2 . 2
ADDITIONAL
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CITY OF MILPITAS
AGENDA REPORT
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Item Title: Adopt the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan and Certify the Associated Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (Staff Contact: Jay Lee, Planning Director, 408-586-3077)
Category: Public Hearings-Community Development
Meeting Date: 10/28/2025
Recommendation: (1) Adopt a Resolution to approve Specific Plan Amendment SP20-0002 to adopt the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan, (2) Approve a Zoning Map and Text Amendment ZA25-0002 and introduce Ordinance No. 38.859 to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to establish new Specific Plan boundaries, zoning districts, and zoning regulations, (3) Adopt a Resolution to adopt General Plan Amendment GP25- 0002 to amend the Land Use Element Map; and (4) Certify the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR for the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The Milpitas Midtown Specific Plan was originally adopted by City Council in 2002 to maximize land use, transportation, and economic opportunities along the City’s historic Main Street and to energize and catalyze mixed-use, transit-oriented development in the Midtown area, also known as the “heart” of Milpitas. Although there have been several minor amendments to the Midtown Specific Plan since its original adoption to incorporate updates associated with the former Transit Area Specific Plan (now Metro Specific Plan), Park and Recreation Master Plan, and former Bikeway Master Plan (now incorporated into the Trail, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Master Plan), the Midtown Specific Plan has not been comprehensively updated. As a result, while significant redevelopment occurred in the southern end of the former Plan area, the initial vision for mixed-use redevelopment remains unrealized in the rest of the area as market conditions and best land use and zoning practices have changed over time. Obstacles to redevelopment in the Midtown area include small and fragmented parcel sizes and ownership, depreciating assets, lack of a cohesive identity, gaps in the transportation network, and a perceived shortage of parking and public open space.
Therefore, the City is comprehensively updating the Midtown Specific Plan and renaming it to the “Milpitas Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan” (Specific Plan) to reflect a greater focus on 1) the historical significance of Main Street as a place for community members to gather and mingle; 2) the importance of Calaveras Blvd. as a primary gateway into central Milpitas; and 3) the valuable 1-880 freeway frontage along Abbott Avenue with opportunities for new mixed-use commercial and office development.
The Specific Plan will provide a new vision and strategic policy framework to guide redevelopment and reinvestment in these three focus areas and transform this important gateway into an attractive and vibrant destination for the City and the region. These policies address several important topics like land use, building design, transportation, open space, and infrastructure, and encourage ground floor retail, outdoor dining, pedestrian activity, preservation and celebration of historic resources, and community gatherings.
The update also includes a change to the Plan area and boundaries to annex several areas that would benefit from inclusion into the Plan area. Furthermore, these changes would result in a more identifiable and logical Plan area with a more defined edge along I-880 Freeway to the west and the Metro Specific Plan to the south.
Additionally, the Specific Plan will establish new zoning districts within the Plan area that achieve the Plan vision, strategies, and policies by providing clear but flexible development standards to facilitate mixed-use redevelopment. To adopt and effectuate the Specific Plan, a Specific Plan Amendment, Zoning Text and Map
Amendment, and General Plan Amendment are required. These amendments are further discussed in the report to follow.
In recognition of the need for reinvestment in the area, on April 6, 2021, the City Council adopted the FY2022- 26 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which included the Milpitas Gateway-Main Street Plan (Midtown Specific Plan Update) as a capital project for the City to initiate (CIP No. 3437). Soon after, City staff partnered with local nonprofit Catalyze SV to facilitate a series of three community conversations from April to June 2021 to discuss the revitalization of Main Street with Milpitas’ stakeholders. The first conversation on April 29, 2021 focused on business, the second conversation on May 27, 2021 focused on housing, and the third conversation on June 24, 2021 focused on history and culture.
On September 21, 2021, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a master funding agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to receive $500,000 in grant funding through the Priority Development Area Planning Grant Program and a professional services agreement with Ascent Environmental for consultant services to prepare the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan (Project).
Since initiating the Project in 2021, the Project team has completed the following work:
1. Kick-Off Meeting and Site Tour: The Project team held a virtual kick-off meeting on October 26, 2021 to initiate the project and discuss the City’s goals and objectives, team roles and responsibilities, Project area context and efforts under way, and Specific Plan and focus area boundaries.
2. Material Review and Preliminary Mapping: The consultant reviewed relevant existing and in- progress studies and created a series of maps that depict the local context.
3. Existing Conditions Assessment: The consultant assessed the physical context of the Plan area with a focus on identifying preliminary opportunities and constraints related to land use and development.
Completed deliverables include the Land Use, Zoning and Urban Form Analysis, Market Study, Transportation Analysis, Affordable Housing and Community Benefits Memorandum, and Resilience and Climate Adaptation Assessment.
4. Community Engagement Strategy: The Project team prepared a Community Engagement Strategy, which identifies roles and responsibilities, timelines for outreach activities, and a detailed, comprehensive communication strategy for creating awareness and excitement about the Project.
5. Pop-Up Event: The Project team attended the City-sponsored Holiday Magic event on Main Street on December 17 and 18, 2021. The team spoke with approximately 25 people and received generally positive feedback related to the Project. Feedback included excitement about Main Street being a “real downtown”, need for improvements to make Main Street attractive, desire for retail shops and restaurants, and support for housing, especially affordable housing, along Main Street.
6. Council Ad Hoc Main Street Revitalization Subcommittee: City staff presented the key findings of the Land Use, Zoning and Urban Form Analysis to the Council Ad Hoc Main Street Revitalization Subcommittee at its meeting on April 12, 2022. Staff received feedback to thoughtfully incorporate new housing along Main Street while maintaining and strengthening the neighborhood commercial character and find solutions for better parking opportunities throughout the corridor.
7. Stakeholder Interviews: The Project team hosted six stakeholder interviews with local business owners, property owners, and developers to allow participants to discuss issues and opportunities in a smaller context. Key takeaways included support for analyzing the economic feasibility of development in establishing maximum densities and heights, positive feedback regarding City permitting processes, need for outdoor dining and site activation, and flexibility in building design, parking, and open space requirements to ensure feasibility.
8. Community Workshops and Surveys: The Project team hosted two community workshops on June 29, 2022 and February 13, 2023 and opened an online survey following each event to solicit additional feedback from those unable to attend these workshops. The Project team provided findings from the existing conditions analysis and the preliminary Plan strategies and alternatives. Participants were able to provide feedback through live polls during the presentation and small breakout group discussions.
Feedback included: (1) vision for a walkable and mixed-use development at different scales and with affordable housing; (2) support for outdoor dining and public art; (3) need for public gathering spaces, additional parking opportunities, and streetscape amenities; and (4) desire for dining, recreation, and
shopping options. Please refer to the community workshop summaries (Attachments 1 and 2) for more information.
9. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC): The Project team hosted two meetings with the TAC to introduce the project, hear staff’s initial concerns and needs regarding specific Plan topics, and receive feedback on the Plan strategies and alternatives.
10. Visioning, Scenario Planning, and Plan Strategies and Alternatives: Based on the robust existing conditions analysis and feedback received from the community, Council, and TAC, the Project team prepared a vision memo with the Plan strategies and alternatives related to land use, mobility, and open space. The consultant also conducted feasibility analysis for three development scenarios to test different development frameworks to ensure that Plan recommendations will be practical and implementable.
11. Draft Specific Plan: The Project team prepared an Administrative Draft Specific Plan for review by the TAC. Following review by the TAC, the Project team incorporated feedback received and prepared a Public Draft Specific Plan, which was released for public review in April 2025. Based on comments received by City staff, the TAC, and the public, the Project team then prepared the Public Hearing Draft Specific Plan, which is now before the Planning Commission for recommendation for adoption by the City Council.
12. Environmental Analysis: Concurrent with preparing the Draft Specific Plan, the Project team conducted environmental analysis as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Project team prepared a Draft Subsequent EIR to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR for the Specific Plan, which was made available for public review. Following public review, the Project team prepared a Final Subsequent EIR to respond to comments received.
ANALYSIS:
Specific Plan Vision and Strategies
The Plan vision and strategies are organized into four (4) focus areas or districts: (1) Crossroads, (2) Main Street, (3) Gateway, and (4) Abbott. The Plan area is envisioned as a group of neighborhoods that together create a complete community and center for Milpitas. New infill housing and mixed-use development will be paired with complete streets, new urban open spaces, and placemaking to distinguish the Plan area as a walkable and bike-friendly urban community. The guiding principles are organized around four themes: (1) vision and placemaking, (2) land use and development, (3) transportation and access, and (4) open space and community amenities.
The overall land use strategy also divides the Plan area into four functional areas, each with a distinct priority:
Focus Areas, Other Districts, Urban Reserve Areas, and Existing Neighborhoods.
Focus Areas
Crossroads District
The Gateway and Crossroads will serve as a regional destination and gateway to Milpitas with higher-intensity mixed use and residential development, a community anchor at Serra Way, and active gathering spaces. Key strategies to implement this vision include:
1. Establishing a higher intensity and scale for the Crossroads (up to 7 stories) area;
2. Reimagining Serra Way and Main Street into complete, multimodal streets that can serve as entertainment corridors; and
3. Incorporating gateway signage and branding, streetscape improvements, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, and parking opportunities.
Main Street
Main Street will continue to evolve into a walkable and thriving destination, supported by civic and cultural anchors, infill residential development as a moderate scale, and neighborhood retail nodes with a focus on retail and outdoor dining. Key strategies to implement this vision include:
1. Establishing a moderate intensity and scale along Main Street (up to 5 stories);
2. Reimagining Main Street as a shared street and Abel Street as a complete, multimodal street; and
3. Incorporating streetscape improvements and urban parks, plazas, and paseos.
Gateway District
The Gateway District will provide a vital west gateway entry into the City and serve as a highly visible community commercial node along Calaveras Boulevard, with opportunities for freeway-oriented retail and services, neighborhood shopping, and hotel and convention space. Key strategies to implement this vision include:
1. Establishing a moderate intensity and scale for the Gateway area (up to 5 stories);
2. Transitioning to more neighborhood-oriented retail and services along Abbot Avenue; and
3. Identifying complete streets improvements along Calaveras Boulevard to balance the scale of this busy corridor with a more comfortable bike and pedestrian experience.
Abbott District
The Abbott District will provide a mix of commercial uses including retail, office, and creative industrial development with new connections and open spaces. Key strategies to implement this vision include:
1. Prohibiting residential development and establishing a 50-foot maximum height throughout the district;
2. Establishing new street connections from Abbott Ave. to Thompson Ct. and Abel St. to Abbott Ave.; and
3. Extending the Hetch Hetchy greenway and establishing campus-style parks and plazas.
Other Districts
Other Districts include the Library District, centered around the Milpitas Library, and the Creek Industrial District, which is the industrial area north of Calaveras Boulevard and east of Main Street. The Library District will allow for a mix of retail, office, multifamily residential, civic, and open space uses. The Creek Industrial District is not expected to change in character as it will still be zoned for heavy industrial uses due to its proximity to the Union Pacific Railroad line.
Urban Reserve Areas
The Urban Reserve Areas include areas that are not expected to change in the near future but would benefit from high-level policies in the event future changes are considered in the long term. These areas include the Elmwood Correctional Facility and North and South Railyards (Union Pacific Railroad property). If and when it is determined these areas or their associated facilities are no longer needed for their current purpose, redevelopment should be coordinated with the Specific Plan to ensure orderly development and integration with the community.
Existing Neighborhoods
There are several existing low-density residential neighborhoods within the Plan area, which are to be preserved and enhanced with future public improvements such as new streets, streetscape, and open spaces that connect residents to adjacent commercial uses. No new development is planned or anticipated in these areas. Instead, the Specific Plan provides guidance on neighborhood transitions, landscaping, and connections.
Specific Plan Components
In addition to the typical Introduction and Vision chapters, the Specific Plan addresses the following topics.
Land Use and Zoning
This chapter implements the land use strategy and framework discussed above by 1) maintaining the existing zoning for most of the properties in the Other Districts, Urban Reserve Areas, and Existing Neighborhoods; and 2) establishing new zoning districts for the properties in the four Focus Areas. The new zoning districts, which only apply to properties within the Specific Plan area, are listed below:
• MS-MU (Main Street Mixed-Use)
• XR-MU (Crossroads Mixed-Use)
• GW-MU (Gateway Mixed-Use)
• LD-MU (Library District Mixed-Use)
• AD-BP (Abbott District Business Park)
This chapter provides permitted uses, density ranges, and development standards (e.g., setbacks, frontage design, parking, open space, etc.) for each Specific Plan zoning district, similar to existing zoning district
regulations found in the Milpitas Municipal Code.
This chapter also utilizes incentive-based zoning by offering additional development capacity beyond what is allowed by zoning in exchange for community benefits related to sustainability, economic development, lot consolidation, public parking, public open space, and historic preservation. This chapter also establishes Retail Priority Areas and Activity Streets, which require retail or active uses at the ground floor to promote pedestrian activity. These policies, which seek to facilitate ground-floor retail and pedestrian activity, outdoor dining, and vibrant commercial corridors, will help implement the Plan’s vision for an Entertainment District on Main Street.
The Main Street Entertainment District is intended to serve as one of the City’s primary entertainment areas with a high concentration of restaurants, shopping, public gathering spaces, and special events.
Lastly, this chapter establishes the Urban Reserve Overlay (URO), which serves as an overlay for properties within the Urban Reserve Areas. Policies tailored to each Urban Reserve Area can be found in Section 3.8.
Objective Design Standards
This chapter builds on the Citywide Milpitas Residential and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards (ODS) by establishing additional ODS applicable to properties within the Plan area. The Specific Plan ODS focus on requirements for commercial and pedestrian-oriented mixed-use development to promote a cohesive development and architectural/building design character within the Plan area. Beyond supporting consistent and organized development in this area, these standards will also streamline development review by providing clarity and certainty for developers in designing development projects. The ODS cover a variety of topics including site planning, urban form, and building design.
Mobility
This chapter relies on a complete streets approach to encourage multimodal travel and provide transportation options for people of all ages and abilities. This chapter establishes new cross sections for key streets within the Plan area, including Main Street, Abel Street, Serra Way, Abbott Avenue, and Calaveras Boulevard (outside the Caltrans right-of-way), to reimagine these streets to prioritize the movement of people over just vehicles and complement future development. A key strategy is to prioritize pedestrian activity on Main Street and multimodal travel on Abel Street, which will allow these parallel streets to better complement one another.
This chapter also provides cross sections and locations for new streets and connections to reduce block lengths, increase access in underserved areas, and support retail with greater opportunities for street frontages. Lastly, this chapter provides policies to support public transit and shared micromobility and identifies specific pedestrian and bicycle improvements.
Public Realm
This chapter identifies opportunities for improvements to existing park facilities, new parks and open space, placemaking and district branding, and streetscape and landscaping. As the Plan area is largely built out, the public realm framework largely relies on neighborhood-scale parks, trail/greenway connections, and urban plazas. This chapter also provides landscape and hardscape palettes to establish a distinct sense of place within the Plan area.
Infrastructure
This chapter addresses infrastructure and public services topics to ensure that the Plan area will be adequately served by utilities and public/community amenities. Topics addressed include storm drainage, flooding, water supply and distribution, sewer, solid waste, energy and technology, fire protection and emergency response, police services, schools, libraries, and childcare.
Administration and Implementation
This chapter establishes an implementation program to ensure implementation of the Specific Plan vision, strategies, and policies. The implementation program identifies implementation actions, responsibilities, time frames, and funding sources based on feasibility and Council priorities.
Related Efforts
While the Specific Plan provides the policy framework and long-term strategies to transform the Plan area into
a vibrant destination and gateway to the City over time, the City has also initiated the following Main Street revitalization efforts to complement the Specific Plan through public improvements and facilitate important near-term changes to the area.
Main Street Sense of Place Plan and Impact Fee Study: The City received a $600,000 grant from MTC to prepare a master streetscape plan for Main Street, create a Basic Infrastructure Plan (BIP), and establish an impact fee study to fund the improvements in the BIP. The goal of the project is to implement the policies in the Specific Plan related to public improvements to revitalize and transform Main Street into a complete street with infrastructure and amenities to support future redevelopment along the corridor.
Storefront Improvement Grant Program: The City launched this pilot program in Spring 2020 to provide grants for exterior commercial storefront improvements to help increase economic vitality for local businesses along Main Street. Thus far, two businesses have received grants through this program and have used the funds to upgrade their storefronts (i.e., exterior paint, improved landscaping, new light fixtures, etc.). Several other businesses have submitted applications.
Milpitas Historic Downtown Business Association (MHDBA): The MHDBA was formed in 2024 and recently obtained non-profit status. The MHDBA boundary includes 197 businesses and all the properties between Weller Lane (to the north), Curtis Avenue (to the south), Abel Street (to the west), and Main Street (to the east). The MHDBA has met multiple times since its formation to discuss the Specific Plan, Main Street Sense of Place Plan and Impact Fee Study, public safety concerns, and other topics.
Special Events: The City organized and hosted several special events along Main Street, including an art walk in Fall 2024 and Movies on Main Street in Summer 2025. Both events were well attended and received. The City is also considering future food truck nights and other special events to facilitate outdoor dining, entertainment, and community gatherings.
Additionally, the City prepared the Milpitas Public Art Master Plan, which establishes policies, programs, and recommendations for public art, including art features and placemaking at key intersections along Main Street.
The City will also soon initiate the Historic Resource Master Plan Update to identify and assess historic resources, many of which are along Main Street, and create a program for Historic Resource Markers.
General Plan Conformance
The City’s General Plan is the primary long-range planning document that provides the vision for the future growth and development of Milpitas. The Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan, including proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance and Map and General Plan, conform to the policies and standards in the City’s General Plan, as demonstrated in the following table.
Table 1: General Plan Conformance
Policy Conformance
Land Use Element Policy LU 1-4:
Continue to provide for a variety of housing
types and densities that meet the needs of
individuals and families and offers
residents of all income levels, age groups
and special needs sufficient housing
opportunities and choices for locating in
Milpitas.
The Specific Plan through its land use and zoning strategy will allow for a variety of housing types at different densities to meet the needs of all income levels, age groups, and special needs populations. Currently, most of the smaller rental units in a high-density setting in the Metro Specific Plan area. The Specific Plan will facilitate the production of this housing type in another area in the City, while also allowing for larger townhomes and preserving existing single-family residential neighborhoods.
Land Use Element Action LU-2a:
Periodically review and maintain the goals
and development standards and guidelines
included within Milpitas’s Specific Plan
areas to affirm the unique character and
The Specific Plan will build on the original vision and policies of the Midtown Specific Plan for mixed-use redevelopment of the City’s historic commercial and industrial core. The Specific Plan includes policies and zoning districts intended for mixed-use, transit-oriented development, which will complement the
Policy Conformance
development vision for Special Planning
Areas within Milpitas. Specifically, the city
should:
Maintain and implement the Gateway-Main
Street Specific Plan goals, policies and
development standards and guidelines to
create a mixed-use community that
includes high-density, transit-oriented
housing and a central community
‘gathering place’ while maintaining needed
industrial, service and commercial areas.
existing local businesses and community facilities in the Plan area. The Public Realm Chapter also provides opportunities for new parks, plazas, and open space, which will serve as
gathering spaces for the community.
Land Use Element Policy LU 4-2:
Emphasize efforts to reduce regional
vehicle miles traveled by supporting land
use patterns and site designs that promote
active modes of transportation, including
walking, biking, and public transit.
The Specific Plan land use and zoning strategy prioritizes higher-density, mixed-use development (particularly in the Crossroads District), which is found to promote multimodal transportation and minimize vehicle miles traveled (VMT). The Specific Plan also establishes reduced parking ratios, requires bicycle parking, and utilizes other transportation demand management (TDM) measures to further promote multimodal transportation.
Circulation Element Policy CIR 1-5:
Encourage reduced blocks in new
developments to develop a grid or modified
grid network to enhance walkability.
The Mobility Chapter identifies new street and connection locations throughout the Plan area to reduce block sizes and increase connectivity. As redevelopment occurs, the City will require new streets and midblock connections to implement this aspect of the Specific Plan.
Circulation Element Policy CIR 4-1:
Encourage a shift to active transportation
modes by expanding and enhancing
current pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
The Mobility Chapter reimagines key streets within the Plan area as complete streets by providing new cross sections that emphasize wide sidewalks and bicycle facilities. The chapter also provides specific pedestrian and bicycle improvements, which can be incorporated into the City’s Capital Improvement Program or completed as part of private redevelopment.
Community Design Element Policy CD
4-1: Provide special attention to
development within or adjacent to Specific
Plan areas or special districts.
The ODS Chapter provides building architecture and design standards unique to the Plan area to promote a cohesive and distinct built environment. The ODS focus on requirements for commercial and pedestrian-oriented mixed-use development to establish the Plan area as an important destination within Milpitas.
Economic Development Policy ED 3-2:
Continue to implement the City’s adopted
Specific Plans to create attractive and
vibrant mixed-use neighborhoods that
provide a mixture of housing, shopping,
employment, as well as entertainment,
cultural and recreational activities.
The Land Use and Zoning Chapter establishes the permitted uses for the Plan area in a manner that facilitates ground-floor retail, outdoor dining, and entertainment uses to transform key corridors into vibrant and active areas where visitors can dine, shop, play, and work all in one location.
Economic Development Action ED-3c:
Support the redevelopment of Serra Center
into a mixed-use residential and
commercial hub that capitalizes on housing
and jobs opportunities emerging within the
City’s Specific Plan areas.
Economic Development Action ED-3f:
Encourage new development on Main
Street that creates a sense of place (i.e.,
arts & culture, food and beverages, open
spaces, parks).
The Serra Center is envisioned as a catalyst opportunity site for enhancing the gateway into the Crossroads District. Chapter 2 of the Specific Plan provides two options for redevelopment of the Serra Center. Option 1 (Mixed-Use Commercial District) envisions the Serra Center as lifestyle center with urban mixed- use blocks organized along a linear spine of park blocks.
Option 2 (Mixed-Use Retail and Entertainment Core) envisions the Serra Center as a mixed-use retail and entertainment core, lined with ground floor shops and uses on a central park or urban green.
Policy Conformance
The Specific Plan also establishes new zoning districts along Main Street that allow for higher densities and heights to facilitate new development and create an important commercial and entertainment corridor within Milpitas.
Utilities and Community Services Policy
1-1: Provide adequate public infrastructure
(i.e., street, sewer, water, and storm drain
systems) to meet the needs of existing and
future development.
The Infrastructure and Public Services Chapter provides policies and requirements to ensure future development will be adequately served by utilities and community services. This chapter also identifies future studies and analyses that need to be completed to better understand impacts to utilities and services as redevelopment increases demand.
Housing Element Implementation
The City’s Housing Element is one of eight mandatory elements of the City’s General Plan. The Housing Element is the City’s roadmap to meeting its future housing needs within a specified 8-year timeframe (2023- 2031), which is determined by the State’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for Milpitas. The Housing Element provides goals, policies, programs, and a housing sites inventory to demonstrate how Milpitas will meet its RHNA obligations. The site inventory, which can be found in Appendix E of the Housing Element, identifies many sites within the Plan area for housing development. The Specific Plan will implement the Housing Element by 1) rezoning many of these sites to allow for housing development at the assumed densities; and 2) facilitating housing production on non-inventory sites that nonetheless will help the City meet its RHNA obligations.
Public Comment
Staff conducted consultation regarding the proposed project and associated Subsequent EIR with local Native American tribes, pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 52 and Senate Bill (SB) 18. Consultation letters describing the proposed project and associated Subsequent EIR were mailed on August 9, 2024, to designated representatives from tribes whose historical territory coincides with the present-day boundaries of Milpitas. Two tribes requested consultations with the City regarding the Specific Plan and associated Subsequent EIR. The tribes requested the records search and reports for the project area and suggested mitigation measures. Both tribal consultations concluded with the end of the public review period for the Subsequent EIR on July 24, 2025.
Staff provided public notice for the proposed Specific Plan amendments, Zoning Text and Map amendments, and General Plan amendments in accordance with City and State noticing requirements. The Planning Department published a notice of the City Council hearing in The Mercury News on October 5, 2025. A public notice was also provided on the City’s website, www.milpitas.gov, and posted at City Hall.
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S):
Alternative: Do not adopt the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan and certify the associated Subsequent EIR.
Pros: None.
Cons: Without the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan, the existing Midtown Specific Plan would remain in place. Absent new policies and standards to facilitate catalytic development, the Main Street area and Calaveras Boulevard corridor would likely continue to suffer from disinvestment and a lack of identity. The City would potentially miss out on the opportunity to revitalize an important area of the city. Furthermore, failure to adopt the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan would result in the forfeiture of the remaining grant funding from MTC.
Reason not recommended: In light of the City’s anticipated Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) from the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan is needed to help Midtown realize its full development potential and support regional and state efforts to address critical housing needs. If Midtown is unable to accommodate more housing development, it will be more challenging to meet
the City’s RHNA obligation. Moreover, the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan is needed to implement the vision of the recently adopted General Plan, which establishes Midtown as a key opportunity area for new economic growth and development in the City.
PROJECT SCHEDULE/KEY MILESTONES
The key milestones following Plan adoption with a tentative schedule are below:
1. Review and process development projects under the new Specific Plan regulations (as applications are submitted);
2. Require developers to construct public improvements and utilize development impact fees to construct public improvements (as development projects are constructed and impact fees are collected); and
3. Complete the Main Street Sense of Place Plan and Impact Fee (late 2026).
The detailed implementation program can be found in Chapter 8 of the Specific Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan will help facilitate the mixed-use redevelopment of Main Street, Calaveras Boulevard, and the surrounding area. If this redevelopment were to occur, the City would receive development impact fees and experience increased property and sales tax revenues. Furthermore, the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan establishes the policy framework for the Main Street Sense of Place Plan currently under development, which will establish an impact fee for the Specific Plan to fund future public improvements in the Specific Plan area, further improving the likelihood of redevelopment and reinvestment.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA):
The City has prepared a Subsequent EIR to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR for consideration and certification by the Council prior to Specific Plan adoption. The Final Subsequent EIR includes a Draft Subsequent EIR that was publicly circulated for 45 days to seek input from responsible agencies and the general public. The Draft Subsequent EIR, with comments and prepared responses to them comprise the Final Subsequent EIR. Two public agencies responded to the Draft Subsequent EIR: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). Both comment letters make recommendations related to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) mitigation through Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures, which the response to comments in the Final EIR addresses.
The Subsequent EIR provides an assessment of the reasonably foreseeable and potentially significant adverse environmental effects that may occur beyond what was evaluated in the City of Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR. Potentially significant impacts were identified based on review of comments received as part of the public scoping process and additional research and analysis of relevant project data during preparation of the Subsequent EIR. Three distinct levels of environmental evaluation have been addressed by this CEQA review:
1. As described in Section 1.3, Effects Found Not to Be Significant, of the Draft Subsequent EIR, it was determined the project would result in no impact to the following environmental resources topics:
agriculture and forestry resources, geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, mineral resources, and wildfire. Accordingly, these resources are not addressed further in the Subsequent EIR.
2. Analysis of environmental resource topics in the Subsequent EIR that, in some cases, call for policy mitigations to be applied to future project approvals include: aesthetics, air quality, cultural and tribal cultural resources, biological resources, energy, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, land use and planning, noise and vibration, population and housing, public services and recreation, transportation, and utilities and service systems. Each of these impacts, their significance criteria prior to and following any necessary mitigation measures, and the mitigation measures that are called for in each category are spelled out in the summary table, Table ES-1 of the Draft Subsequent EIR.
3. Significant and unavoidable impacts and cumulative impacts that cannot be reduced to a level less than significant or for which there is no feasible mitigation include impacts to the following environmental resource topics: cultural and tribal cultural resources and utilities and services systems. A summary of these impacts can be found on pages ES-2 through ES-3 of the Draft Subsequent EIR. These call for a statement of overriding considerations that explain that the benefits of the Specific Plan overall
outweigh the consequences of the adverse environmental effect. The overriding considerations and benefits of the Specific Plan include: creation of a walkable mixed-use community that attracts and retains residents and businesses; increase in housing opportunities to support future anticipated population growth and the City’s effort to meet the State-mandated Regional Housing Needs Allocation; increase in economic opportunities and investment in vacant and underutilized properties; improved connectivity throughout the neighborhood; new public parks and plazas and improvements to other recreational amenities; and establishment of policies for Urban Reserve Areas to guide future redevelopment in an integrated manner.
Additionally, the Subsequent EIR presents two Project Alternatives that might lessen or avoid some potential environmental effects compared to the proposed project: No Project Alternative and Increased Residential Development for Main Street and Crossroads Districts Alternative. The Alternatives are explored in Chapter 5 of the Draft Subsequent EIR. While the Alternatives reduce potential effects, they do not meet the objectives of the Specific Plan (see Section 2.3 of the Draft Subsequent EIR). As such, no alternatives are recommended.
The Final Subsequent EIR reflects the limited environmental impact of the Specific Plan by describing policy- based mitigation, and these policies are applied to individual projects that move forward and are based upon the Specific Plan. Projects which might go beyond the scope of the analysis of this program level Subsequent EIR may require both an amendment to the Specific Plan and further environmental analysis before they could receive entitlement.
ATTACHMENT(S):
(a) Specific Plan Amendment SP20-0002 Resolution
(b) General Plan Amendment GP 25-0002 Resolution
Exhibit A: General Plan Map Amendment
(c) Ordinance No. 38.859 - Zoning Text and Map Amendments Ordinance Exhibit A: Zoning Map Amendment
(d) Public Hearing Draft Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan (e) Subsequent EIR to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan Final EIR for the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan (f) Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-014
1 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILPITAS APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. SP20-0002 TO ADOPT THE GATEWAY-MAIN ST. SPECIFIC PLAN AND CERTIFYING THE SUBSEQUENT EIR TO THE MILPITAS 2040 GENERAL PLAN EIR FOR THE GATEWAY- MAIN ST. SPECIFIC PLAN (SCH #2024070432)
WHEREAS, the City of Milpitas, California (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Sections 65450-65457 authorize cities to prepare specific plans to systematically implement the General Plan, specify the required contents of specific plans, allow specific plans to be adopted by resolution or ordinance and amended as often as deemed necessary by the legislative body, and requires specific plans to be consistent with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2002, the Milpitas City Council adopted the Midtown Specific Plan to maximize land use, transportation, and economic opportunities along the City’s historic Main Street and energize and catalyze mixed-use, transit-oriented development in the Midtown area, known as the “heart” of Milpitas; and
WHEREAS, since May 19, 2002, the Milpitas City Council adopted various amendments to the Midtown Specific Plan to incorporate updates associated with the Transit Area Specific Plan, Park and Recreation Master Plan, and Bikeway Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65860 requires a city’s zoning ordinance to be consistent with its adopted general plan, including any specific plan that has been adopted to establish planning policies for a defined geographic area of the city; and
WHEREAS, in September 2021, the City initiated a multi-year process to comprehensively update the Midtown Specific Plan by hiring consultants and approving a work plan and schedule; and
WHEREAS, the Gateway-Main St. Specific Plan (“Specific Plan”) carries forward some of the major goals of the Midtown Specific Plan but has substantially updated the Plan area and policies to address current local conditions and community priorities; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan is a focused document that provides an integrated and internally consistent statement of the official land use policy consistent with the Milpitas 2040 General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City released the Public Review Draft Specific Plan in April 2025, made the Public Review Draft Specific Plan available on the project website (https://www.milpitasmainstreet.org/), and invited comments by the public from April 10, 2025 up to the adoption of the Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Government Code, the City has duly consulted with other governmental agencies, local Native American tribes, and other entities and stakeholders, and complied with all prerequisites for the adoption of the Specific Plan and related actions herein; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2021, a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) was certified for the Milpitas 2040 General Plan in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
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WHEREAS, the City prepared a Draft Subsequent EIR to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR for the Specific Plan (State Clearinghouse No. 2024070432) that identifies the potential environmental impacts of the project and recommends mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to a less than significant level where feasible, released the Draft Subsequent EIR on April 17, 2025 for a 45-day public review period that was set to end on June 2, 2025 but was extended to July 24, 2025, and prepared a Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations to comprehensively describe the potential impacts, mitigations measures, and overriding considerations in adopting the Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has received comments on both the Public Review Draft Specific Plan and the Draft Subsequent EIR, considered and analyzed the comments, made changes to the Specific Plan, and prepared a Final Subsequent EIR, which includes the comments received and responses to comments; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a Specific Plan Amendment, Zoning Text and Map Amendment, and General Plan Amendment (“Amendments”) to adopt the Specific Plan, amend the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to establish new Specific Plan boundaries, zoning districts, and zoning regulations, and amend the General Plan for consistency with the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council makes and accepts as its own the findings set forth in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is the final authority on Specific Plan amendments; and
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2025, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the subject application, considered evidence presented by City staff and other interested parties, and adopted Resolution 25-014 recommending, among other things, that the City Council approve Specific Plan Amendment No. SP20-0002 and adopt the Subsequent EIR to the General Plan EIR for the Specific Plan (SCH # 2024070432) related thereto; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2025, the City of Milpitas City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Specific Plan Amendment, considered all written and oral reports of staff and public testimony on the matter, and such other matters as are reflected in the record of this matter; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this resolution and the City Council’s review, recommendation, and approval of the Specific Plan have been met.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Milpitas hereby finds, determines and resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS
The City Council has considered the full record before it, which includes, but is not limited to, all published staff reports, oral and written testimony by staff, the Planning Commission, City Council, and the public, and all other relevant materials and evidence submitted or provided to it. Furthermore, the recitals set forth above are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
3 SECTION 2. SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT FINDINGS (SECTION XIII.D.10.050)
The City Council finds based upon the full record before it that all findings and prerequisites required for the Specific Plan amendments proposed have been met, including those set forth in the Government Code, including Sections 65450-65457, and the Milpitas Municipal Code, including Title XIII, Chapter D.10 (Specific Plans). The City Council makes the following further and specific findings based on the evidence in the administrative record in support of Specific Plan Amendment No. SP20- 0002:
1. That the Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan and other adopted goals and policies of the City.
As demonstrated in Table 1 (General Plan Conformance), the Specific Plan furthers many of the goals, policies, and actions of the General Plan, including but not limited to those in the Land Use, Circulation, Community Design, Economic Development, and Utilities and Community Services Elements. The Specific Plan also promotes neighborhood and housing development, commercial vitality, multimodal transportation, sustainable development, recreation, and streamlined permitting, which align with the City Council’s priorities of community wellness and open space, economic development and job growth, environment, governance and administration, neighborhoods and housing, and transportation and transit. Therefore, the Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan and other adopted goals and policies of the City.
2. The proposed Specific Plan is in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act requirements.
The City prepared a Draft Subsequent EIR to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR for the Specific Plan (State Clearinghouse No. 2024070432) that identifies the potential environmental impacts of the project and recommends mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to a less than significant level where feasible, released the Draft Subsequent EIR on April 17, 2025 for a 45-day public review period that was set to end on June 2, 2025 but was extended to July 24, 2025, and prepared a Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations to comprehensively describe the potential impacts, mitigations measures, and overriding considerations in adopting the Specific Plan. The Subsequent EIR finds that the Specific Plan would result in significant and unavoidable impacts and cumulative impacts that cannot be reduced to a level less than significant or for which there is no feasible mitigation include impacts to the following environmental resource topics: cultural and tribal cultural resources (Impacts
3.4-1, 3.4-2, and 3.4-3 and Cumulative Impact 4.4.4-1) and utilities and services systems (Impact 3.13- 1 and Cumulative Impact 4.4.12-1). However, the overriding considerations and benefits of the Specific Plan outweigh the consequences of the adverse environmental effect. The Subsequent EIR further concludes that while the two Project Alternatives might lessen or avoid some potential environmental effects compared to the proposed project, they do not meet the objectives of the Specific Plan.
Additionally, City staff conducted consultation regarding the Specific Plan and associated Subsequent EIR with local Native American tribes, pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 52 and Senate Bill (SB) 18.
Therefore, the proposed Specific Plan is in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act requirements.
3. The proposed Specific Plan would not result in a net loss of potential housing units.
No downzoning of any property within the Plan area is proposed as part of the Specific Plan. The standards proposed increase the viability of redevelopment and strengthen the likelihood of housing
4 development as expressed in the Housing Element of the General Plan. Moreover, the plan facilities housing production on non-inventory sites that will help the City meet its RHNA obligations. Therefore, the proposed Specific Plan would not result in a net loss of potential housing units.
SECTION 3. AMENDMENT OF MILPITAS MIDTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
The Milpitas Gateway-Main St. Specific Plan is hereby adopted and shall supersede the Midtown Specific Plan in its entirety.
SECTION 4. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
The City prepared a Draft Subsequent EIR to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR for the Specific Plan (State Clearinghouse No. 2024070432) that identifies the potential environmental impacts of the project, including not only the adoption of the Specific Plan itself but also the related Zoning Text and Map Amendments and General Plan Amendment, and recommends mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to a less than significant level where feasible, released the Draft Subsequent EIR on April 17, 2025 for a 45-day public review period that was set to end on June 2, 2025 but was extended to July 24, 2025, and prepared a Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations to comprehensively describe the potential impacts, mitigations measures, and overriding considerations in adopting the Specific Plan. The Subsequent EIR finds that the Specific Plan would result in significant and unavoidable impacts and cumulative impacts that cannot be reduced to a level less than significant or for which there is no feasible mitigation include impacts to the following environmental resource topics: cultural and tribal cultural resources (Impacts 3.4-1, 3.4-2, and 3.4-3 and Cumulative Impact 4.4.4-1) and utilities and services systems (Impact 3.13-1 and Cumulative Impact 4.4.12-1). However, the overriding considerations and benefits of the Specific Plan outweigh the consequences of the adverse environmental effect. The Subsequent EIR further concludes that while the two Project Alternatives might lessen or avoid some potential environmental effects compared to the proposed project, they do not meet the objectives of the Specific Plan. The City Council therefore finds that its actions are consistent with CEQA and State CEQA guidelines and that no additional environmental review is required. The City Council approves, certifies, and adopts this Subsequent EIR, the Findings of Fact, and the Statement of Overriding Consideration, including any Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program contained therein and incorporates those records, findings, and facts as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held incorrect, invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, phrase, or clause thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, phrases or clauses be declared incorrect, invalid, illegal, or unenforceable.
SECTION 6. CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
The City Council hereby approves Specific Plan Amendment No. SP20-0002, based on the above findings.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2025, by the
following vote:
5 AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Suzanne Guzzetta, City Clerk Carmen Montano, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Christopher Creech, Acting City Attorney
1 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILPITAS ADOPTING
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GP25-0002 TO
AMEND THE LAND USE ELEMENT MAP TO ACHIEVE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE MILPITAS 2040 GENERAL PLAN, GATEWAY-MAIN ST. SPECIFIC PLAN, AND
ZONING MAP
WHEREAS, the City of Milpitas, California (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65800 et seq. authorizes the adoption and administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations by cities as a means of implementing the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2021, the Milpitas City Council adopted the Milpitas 2040 General Plan, updating and revising the land use policies, goals, and objectives contained in the City’s previous General Plan; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65860 requires a city’s zoning ordinance to be consistent with its adopted general plan, including any specific plan that has been adopted to establish planning policies for a defined geographic area of the city; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a General Plan Amendment to amend the Land Use Map for to achieve consistency between the Milpitas 2040 General Plan, Gateway-Main St. Specific Plan, and Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Government Code, the City has duly consulted with other governmental agencies, local Native American tribes, and other entities and stakeholders, and complied with all prerequisites for the adoption of the General Plan amendments and related actions herein; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2021, a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) was certified for the Milpitas 2040 General Plan in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the City prepared a Draft Subsequent EIR to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR for the Specific Plan (State Clearinghouse No. 2024070432) that identifies the potential environmental impacts of the project and recommends mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to a less than significant level where feasible, released the Draft Subsequent EIR on April 17, 2025 for a 45-day public review period that was set to end on June 2, 2025 but was extended to July 24, 2025, and prepared a Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations to comprehensively describe the potential impacts, mitigations measures, and overriding considerations in adopting the Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council makes and accepts as its own the findings set forth in this resolution; and
2 WHEREAS, the City Council is the final authority on General Plan, including amendments to the Land Use Map; and
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2025, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the subject application, considered evidence presented by City staff and other interested parties, and adopted Resolution 25-014 recommending, among other things, that the City Council approve the General Plan Amendment GP25-0002 and certify the Subsequent EIR to the General Plan EIR related thereto (State Clearinghouse No. 2024070432); and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2025, the City of Milpitas City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed General Plan Amendment, considered all written and oral reports of staff and public testimony on the matter, and such other matters as are reflected in the record of this matter; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this resolution and the City Council’s review, recommendation, and approval of the Specific Plan have been met.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Milpitas hereby finds, determines and resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS
The City Council has considered the full record before it, which includes, but is not limited to, all published staff reports, oral and written testimony by staff, the Planning Commission, City Council, and the public, and all other relevant materials and evidence submitted or provided to it. Furthermore, the recitals set forth above are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FINDINGS (SECTION XI-10-
57.02)
The City Council finds based upon the full record before it that all findings and prerequisites required for the General Plan amendments proposed have been met, including those set forth in the Government Code, including Sections 65350 et seq., the Milpitas Municipal Code, including Section XIII.D.8.050, and page IN-8 of the Milpitas 2040 General Plan itself. The City Council makes the following further and specific findings based on the evidence in the administrative record in support of General Plan Amendment No. GP25-0002:
1. The proposed General Plan Amendment is internally consistent with all other provisions of the General Plan.
The proposed General Plan Amendment would amend the Land Use Element Map (Figure LU-1) to include several properties in the Plan area and change the land use designation to MGSP (Milpitas Gateway-Main St. Specific Plan). This amendment is necessary to update and effectuate the proposed Specific Plan, which would achieve many of the General Plan policies and actions as discussed earlier in this report. The Midtown Specific Plan area would be replaced with the new Gateway-Main St.
Specific Plan area, which includes new sites and expands the Plan area to better achieve the Plan objectives for mixed-use redevelopment and public improvements to create a vibrant community and important destination within Milpitas. Additionally, the Gateway-Main St. Specific Plan includes
3 updated land use policies and strategies, which further the goals and policies of the General Plan and implements several General Plan actions related to housing development, economic development, and multimodal transportation. Furthermore, no other provisions of the General Plan would be amended as part of the proposed amendment. Therefore, the proposed General Plan Amendment is internally consistent with all other provisions of the General Plan.
2. Approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment would not result in the General Plan being amended more frequently than four times per calendar year consistent with California Government Code section 65358.
Thus far in 2025, the City has amended the General Plan twice, once as part of the adoption of the Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use (NCMU) zoning districts, also known as the Housing Opportunity Districts (HODs) Project, and another time as part of the adoption of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO) Update. Approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment would result in the third amendment of 2025. Therefore, the proposed General Plan Amendment would not result in the General Plan being amended more frequently than four times per calendar year.
3. The proposed General Plan Amendment serves the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare.
The proposed General Plan Amendment is necessary to update and effectuate the proposed Specific Plan, which would: 1) create a walkable mixed-use community that attracts and retains residents and businesses, increase housing opportunities to support future anticipated population growth, 2) increase economic opportunities and investment in vacant and underutilized properties, 3) improve connectivity throughout the Plan area, 4) provide opportunities for new public parks and plazas and improvements to other recreational amenities, and 5) establish policies for Urban Reserve Areas to guide future redevelopment in an integrated manner. Therefore, the proposed General Plan Amendment serves the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare.
4. The proposed General Plan Amendment is in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act requirements.
The City prepared a Draft Subsequent EIR to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR for the Specific Plan (State Clearinghouse No. 2024070432) that identifies the potential environmental impacts of the project and recommends mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to a less than significant level where feasible, released the Draft Subsequent EIR on April 17, 2025 for a 45-day public review period that was set to end on June 2, 2025 but was extended to July 24, 2025, and prepared a Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations to comprehensively describe the potential impacts, mitigations measures, and overriding considerations in adopting the Specific Plan. The Subsequent EIR finds that the Specific Plan would result in significant and unavoidable impacts and cumulative impacts that cannot be reduced to a level less than significant or for which there is no feasible mitigation include impacts to the following environmental resource topics: cultural and tribal cultural resources (Impacts
3.4-1, 3.4-2, and 3.4-3 and Cumulative Impact 4.4.4-1) and utilities and services systems (Impact 3.13- 1 and Cumulative Impact 4.4.12-1). However, the overriding considerations and benefits of the Specific Plan outweigh the consequences of the adverse environmental effect. The Subsequent EIR further concludes that while the two Project Alternatives might lessen or avoid some potential environmental effects compared to the proposed project, they do not meet the objectives of the Specific Plan.
Additionally, City staff conducted consultation regarding the Specific Plan and associated Subsequent EIR with local Native American tribes, pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 52 and Senate Bill (SB) 18.
4 Therefore, the proposed Specific Plan is in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act requirements.
5. The proposed General Plan Amendment would not result in a net loss of potential housing units.
No downzoning of any property within the Plan area is proposed as part of the Specific Plan. The standards proposed increase the viability of redevelopment and strengthen the likelihood of housing development as expressed in the Housing Element of the General Plan. Moreover, the plan facilities housing production on non-inventory sites that will help the City meet its RHNA obligations. Therefore, the proposed Specific Plan would not result in a net loss of potential housing units.
SECTION 3. AMENDMENT OF MILPITAS GENERAL PLAN 2040 LAND USE MAP (FIGURE LU-1)
The Milpitas General Plan 2040 Land Use Map (Figure LU-1), as amended, which was originally adopted as part of Milpitas General Plan 2040, is hereby amended as depicted within the map as attached hereto in Exhibit A.
SECTION 4. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
The City prepared a Draft Subsequent EIR to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR for the Specific Plan (State Clearinghouse No. 2024070432) that identifies the potential environmental impacts of the project and recommends mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to a less than significant level where feasible, released the Draft Subsequent EIR on April 17, 2025 for a 45-day public review period that was set to end on June 2, 2025 but was extended to July 24, 2025, and prepared a Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations to comprehensively describe the potential impacts, mitigations measures, and overriding considerations in adopting the Specific Plan. The Subsequent EIR finds that the Specific Plan would result in significant and unavoidable impacts and cumulative impacts that cannot be reduced to a level less than significant or for which there is no feasible mitigation include impacts to the following environmental resource topics: cultural and tribal cultural resources (Impacts 3.4-1, 3.4-2, and
3.4-3 and Cumulative Impact 4.4.4-1) and utilities and services systems (Impact 3.13-1 and Cumulative Impact 4.4.12-1). However, the overriding considerations and benefits of the Specific Plan outweigh the consequences of the adverse environmental effect. The Subsequent EIR further concludes that while the two Project Alternatives might lessen or avoid some potential environmental effects compared to the proposed project, they do not meet the objectives of the Specific Plan. The City Council therefore finds that its actions are consistent with CEQA and State CEQA guidelines and that no additional environmental review is required. The City Council has approved and adopted this Subsequent EIR, the Findings of Fact, and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, as set forth in Resolution No. 25-014, and incorporates those records, findings, and facts as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held incorrect, invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, phrase, or clause thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, phrases or clauses be declared incorrect, invalid, illegal, or unenforceable.
5 SECTION 6. CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
The City Council hereby approves General Plan Amendment No. GP25-0002, based on the above findings.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2025, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Suzanne Guzzetta, City Clerk Carmen Montano, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Christopher Creech, Acting City Attorney
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MDR - Medium Density Residential
MMSP - Milpitas Metro Specific Plan
HDR - High Density Residential
TWC - Town Center
VHDR - Very High Density Residential
BPRD - Business Park/Research & Development
MFG - Manufacturing
POS - Permanent Open Space
HMD - Hillside Medium Density
NCMU - Neighborhood Commercial Mixed Use
HLD - Hillside Low Density
INP - Industrial Park
HVL - Hillside Very Low Density
WW - Waterway
GNC - General Commercial
NC - Neighborhood Commercial
MHP - Mobile Home Park
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MGSP - Gateway-Main St. Specific Plan
September 2025
REGULAR
NUMBER: XX.XXX
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILPITAS
AMENDING THE MILPITAS MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XIII, PART B, CHAPTERS B.2 AND B.14 TO ESTABLISH THE GATEWAY-MAIN ST.
SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS; AND
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF MILPITAS TO
ESTABLISH THE NEW SPECIFIC PLAN BOUNDARIES.
HISTORY: This Ordinance was introduced (first reading) by the City Council at its meeting of ____________________, upon motion by_________________________ and was adopted (second reading) by the City Council at its meeting of _______________, upon motion by ____________________________. The Ordinance was duly passed and ordered published in accordance with law by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
________________________________ ______________________________ Suzanne Guzzetta, City Clerk Carmen Montano, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________________
Christopher Creech, Acting City Attorney
RECITALS AND FINDINGS:
WHEREAS, the City of Milpitas, California (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65800 et seq. authorizes the adoption and administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations by cities as a means of implementing the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is the final authority on General Plan, Specific Plan, and Zoning amendments, including amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map; and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2021, the Milpitas City Council adopted the Milpitas 2040 General Plan, updating and revising the land use policies, goals, and objectives contained in the City’s previous General Plan; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Sections 65450-65457 authorize cities to prepare specific plans to systematically implement the General Plan, specify the required contents of specific plans, allow specific plans to be adopted by resolution or ordinance and amended as often as deemed necessary by the legislative body, and requires specific plans to be consistent with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2002, the Milpitas City Council adopted the Midtown Specific Plan to maximize land use, transportation, and economic opportunities along the City’s historic Main Street and energize and catalyze mixed-use, transit-oriented development in the Midtown area, known as the “heart” of Milpitas; and
WHEREAS, since May 19, 2002, the Milpitas City Council adopted various amendments to the Midtown Specific Plan to incorporate updates associated with the Transit Area Specific Plan, Park and Recreation Master Plan, and Bikeway Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the City’s Zoning Ordinance was originally adopted in 1955 and the City Council adopted a comprehensive update to the Zoning Ordinance on September 2, 2025; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65860 requires a city’s zoning ordinance to be consistent with its adopted general plan, including any specific plan that has been adopted to establish planning policies for a defined geographic area of the city; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt the Gateway-Main St. Specific Plan, which is a comprehensive update of the Midtown Specific Plan, to carry forward some of the major goals of the Midtown Specific Plan while substantially updating the Plan area and policies to address current local conditions and community priorities; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a Zoning Text and Zoning Map Amendment (“Amendments”) to establish new Specific Plan boundaries, zoning districts, and zoning regulations; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Government Code, the City has duly consulted with other governmental agencies, local Native American tribes, and other entities and stakeholders, and complied with all prerequisites for the adoption of the Specific Plan and related actions herein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Milpitas Municipal Code Section XIII.D.6.050 the City Council finds that all the findings required for the Amendments have been met; and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2021, a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (SCH # 2020070348) was certified for the Milpitas 2040 General Plan in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the City prepared a Draft Subsequent EIR to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR for the Specific Plan (State Clearinghouse No. 2024070432) that identifies the potential environmental impacts of the project and recommends mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to a less than significant level where feasible, released the Draft Subsequent EIR on April 17, 2025 for a 45-day public review period that was set to end on June 2, 2025 but was extended to July 24, 2025, and prepared a Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations to comprehensively describe the potential impacts, mitigations measures, and overriding considerations in adopting the Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has received comments on both the Public Review Draft Specific Plan and the Draft Subsequent EIR, considered and analyzed the comments, made changes to the Specific Plan, and prepared a Final Subsequent EIR, which includes the comments received and responses to comments; and
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2025, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the subject application, considered evidence presented by City staff and other interested parties, and adopted Resolution 25-014 recommending that the City Council approve Specific Plan Amendment SP20-0002, Zoning Map and Text Amendment ZA25-0002, and General Plan Amendment GP25-0002, and certify the Subsequent EIR to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR for the Specific Plan (State Clearinghouse No. 2024070432); and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this ordinance and the City Council’s review and approval of the Amendments and CEQA review contained herein have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Milpitas does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. RECORD AND BASIS FOR ACTION
The City Council has duly considered the full record before it, which may include but is not limited to such things as the City staff report, testimony by staff and the public, and other materials and evidence submitted or provided to the City Council. Furthermore, the recitals set forth above are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
The City prepared a Draft Subsequent EIR to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR for the Specific Plan (State Clearinghouse No. 2024070432) that identifies the potential environmental impacts of the project and recommends mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to a less than significant level where feasible, released the Draft Subsequent EIR on April 17, 2025 for a 45-day public review period that was set to end on June 2, 2025 but was extended to July 24, 2025, and prepared a Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations to comprehensively describe the potential impacts, mitigations measures, and overriding considerations in adopting the Specific Plan. The Subsequent EIR finds that the Specific Plan would result in significant and unavoidable impacts and cumulative impacts that cannot be reduced to a level less than significant or for which there is no feasible mitigation include impacts to the following environmental resource topics: cultural and tribal cultural resources (Impacts 3.4-1, 3.4-2, and 3.4-3 and Cumulative Impact
4.4.4-1) and utilities and services systems (Impact 3.13-1 and Cumulative Impact 4.4.12-1).
However, the overriding considerations and benefits of the Specific Plan outweigh the consequences of the adverse environmental effect. The Subsequent EIR further concludes that while the two Project Alternatives might lessen or avoid some potential environmental effects compared to the proposed project, they do not meet the objectives of the Specific Plan. The City Council therefore finds that its actions are consistent with CEQA and State CEQA guidelines and that no additional environmental review is required. The City Council has approved and adopted this Subsequent EIR, the Findings of Fact, and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, as set forth in Resolution No. 25-XXX, and incorporates those records, findings, and facts as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 3. ZONING TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENT FINDINGS
(XIII.D.6.050)
The City Council finds based upon the full record before it that all findings and prerequisites required for the Zoning Text and Zoning Map amendments proposed have been met, including those set forth in the Government Code, including Sections 65850 et seq., and Milpitas Municipal Code, including Section XIII.D.6.050. The City Council makes the following further and specific findings based on the evidence in the public record in support of Zoning Amendment No. ZA25- 0002:
A. The proposed Zoning Amendment is consistent with and conforms to the goals and policies of the General Plan.
The proposed Zoning Amendment would 1) amend the Zoning Text to add references to the Specific Plan regulations in the Milpitas Zoning Ordinance and 2) amend the Zoning Map to change the zoning for all properties within the new Plan area to “Gateway-Main St. Specific Plan Area” and reference the zoning districts and regulations in the Specific Plan for those properties. These amendments would establish the Specific Plan as the regulatory document for land use and zoning in the Plan area and are necessary to update and effectuate the Specific Plan, which would achieve many of the General Plan policies and actions, including Policies LU 1-4, LU 4-2, CIR 1-5, CIR 4-1, CD 4-1, ED 3-2, and
UCS 1-1and Actions LU-2a, ED-3c, and ED-3f. These policies and actions call for the City to review and update its specific plans, facilitate housing and commercial redevelopment in these areas, encourage multimodal transportation, prioritize redevelopment of the Serra Center and Main Street, and provide public improvements to support new development. The proposed Zoning Amendment and Specific Plan would help achieve these goals. Therefore, the proposed Zoning Amendment is consistent with and conforms to the goals and policies of the General Plan.
B. The proposed Zoning Amendment is consistent with and conforms to the goals and policies of any Specific Plan, if applicable.
The goal of the proposed Zoning Amendment is simply to establish the Specific Plan as the regulatory document for land use and zoning the Plan area. No other amendments to the Zoning Ordinance are proposed. The existing Midtown Specific Plan will be repealed and replaced with the adoption of this plan. However, the Gateway-Main Street Specific plan updates, modernizes, effectuates, and furthers the objectives of the Midtown Specific Plan in a manner that reflects current market conditions and current best land use and zoning practices. Therefore, the proposed Zoning Amendment is consistent with and conforms to the goals and policies of the Specific Plan.
C. The proposed Zoning Amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, and general welfare.
The proposed Zoning Amendment will establish the land use regulations and development standards in the Specific Plan intended to protect the public interest, health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. These include maximum residential densities, maximum height limits, minimum setbacks from property lines, minimum parking ratios, context-sensitive design standards, required public improvements, and other requirements and standards. These regulations will ensure new development minimizes impacts to existing neighborhoods related to privacy, shade, neighborhood and community character, transportation, parking, utilities, and visual aesthetics.
D. The proposed Zoning Amendment is in compliance with the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act.
The City prepared a Draft Subsequent EIR to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan EIR for the Specific Plan (State Clearinghouse No. 2024070432) that identifies the potential environmental impacts of the project and recommends mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to a less than significant level where feasible, released the Draft Subsequent EIR on April 17, 2025 for a 45-day public review period that was set to end on June 2, 2025 but was extended to July 24, 2025, and prepared a Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations to comprehensively describe the potential impacts, mitigations measures, and overriding considerations in adopting the Specific Plan. The Subsequent EIR finds that the Specific Plan would result in significant and unavoidable impacts and cumulative impacts that cannot be reduced to a level less than significant or for which
there is no feasible mitigation include impacts to the following environmental resource topics: cultural and tribal cultural resources (Impacts 3.4-1, 3.4-2, and 3.4-3 and Cumulative Impact 4.4.4-1) and utilities and services systems (Impact 3.13-1 and Cumulative Impact 4.4.12-1). However, the overriding considerations and benefits of the Specific Plan outweigh the consequences of the adverse environmental effect. The Subsequent EIR further concludes that while the two Project Alternatives might lessen or avoid some potential environmental effects compared to the proposed project, they do not meet the objectives of the Specific Plan. Additionally, City staff conducted consultation regarding the Specific Plan and associated Subsequent EIR with local Native American tribes, pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 52 and Senate Bill (SB) 18. Therefore, the proposed Specific Plan is in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act requirements.
E. The proposed Zoning Amendment would not result in a net loss of potential housing units.
No downzoning of any property within the Plan area is proposed as part of the Specific Plan. The standards proposed increase the viability of redevelopment and strengthen the likelihood of housing development as expressed in the Housing Element of the General Plan. Moreover, the plan facilities housing production on non-inventory sites that will help the City meet its RHNA obligations. Therefore, the proposed Specific Plan would not result in a net loss of potential housing units.
F. The proposed Zoning Amendment is internally consistent with other applicable provisions of this Title.
The primary goal of the proposed Zoning Amendment is to establish the Specific Plan as the regulatory document for land use and zoning the Plan area. No other amendments to the Zoning Ordinance are proposed. Pursuant to Section XIII.D.10.020(C) of the Milpitas Municipal Code, “The regulations provided by an adopted Specific Plan shall replace those of the current or underlying zone or zones, and the development standards and/or design standards or guidelines identified in the Specific Plan shall take precedence over the general standards included in this Title and any adopted design standards or guidelines.” Therefore, the proposed Zoning Amendment is internally consistent with other applicable provisions of Title XIII (Zoning).
G. The affected site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire, medical, etc.) access and public services and utilities (e.g., fire protection, police protection, potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, etc.), to accommodate the uses and development densities of intensities allowed in the proposed new zone.
The proposed densities are suitable for the Plan area and can be accommodated as future redevelopment occurs. Early in the planning process, the project consultant prepared an Existing Conditions Report that includes the following: Land Use, Zoning and Urban Form Analysis, Market Analysis, Affordable Housing, Equity, and Community Benefits
Analysis, Transportation and Circulation Analysis, Public Utilities and Infrastructure Analysis, and Resilience and Climate Adaptation Assessment. This analysis informed the proposed densities and scale of development in the Specific Plan by demonstrating what level of development would be feasible in the Plan area given the size and shape of parcels, existing transportation and utilities infrastructure, real estate market realities, and other physical and regulatory constraints. Additionally, through the Gateway-Main St.
Specific Plan TAC, the Specific Plan identifies potential infrastructure and service challenges and recommends improvements to ensure adequate provision of infrastructure and services, which will be implemented as development occurs. Furthermore, the City prepared a Subsequent EIR to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan for the Specific Plan, which analyzes potential impacts to many of these topics and identifies mitigation measures to minimize impacts. The analysis found that impacts to public services (including fire, police, and schools) and utilities and services systems (including sewer, stormwater, and solid waste) resulting from the anticipated development from the Specific Plan would be less than significant. Lastly, through the City’s development review process, City staff will evaluate each future development proposal and require improvements and impose conditions of approval as needed.
H. If located within or adjacent to residential areas, the requested zone change is compatible with the character of the residential neighborhood.
The Plan area includes a residential neighborhood south of the Serra Center and east of the Calaveras Center, and other residential neighborhoods near the Great Mall (Parc Metro and Montevista Apartments). There are also residential neighborhoods adjacent to the Plan area to the north (other neighborhoods are separated by railroads or major thoroughfares). Although the new Specific Plan zoning districts will allow for higher- density residential development near these existing neighborhoods, the Specific Plan and Citywide Residential and Mixed-Use ODS will provide design standards to ensure appropriate transitions from new development to existing neighborhoods. Design standards include upper floor step-backs, 45-degree daylight planes, enhanced setbacks, and significant building articulation. These standards will be applied to new development proposals to ensure adequate daylight, minimize shadows, and maintain privacy and views for existing neighborhoods.
SECTION 4. AMENDMENT OF MILPITAS MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XIII, PART B, CHAPTER B.2, SECTION B.2.020
Title XIII, Part B, Chapter B.2, Section B.2.020 of the Milpitas Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
The following zones are established and shall be shown on the official Zoning Map.
Table B.2.020-A: Zones Established
Abbreviation Zone Name General Plan Land Use Designation Residential Zones
R1 Single-Family Zone Low Density Residential (LDR), Medium Density Residential (MDR)
R2 One and Two-Family Zone Medium Density Residential (MDR) R3 Multi-Family Zone High Density Residential (HDR)
R4 Multi-Family Very High Density Zone Very High Density Residential (VHDR) MHP Mobile Home Park Zone Mobile Home Park (MHP)
Commercial Zones
CO Administrative and Professional Office Zone General Commercial (GNC), Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
C1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone Neighborhood Commercial (NC) C2 General Commercial Zone
General Commercial (GNC), Neighborhood
Commercial (NC), Neighborhood Commercial
Mixed Use (NCMU)
HS Highway Service Zone General Commercial (GNC), Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
Mixed Use Zones
MXD Mixed Use Zone Neighborhood Commercial Mixed Use (NCMU) MXD3 Very High Density Mixed Use Zone Very High Density Mixed Use (VHDMU) TC Town Center Zone Town Center (TC)
Industrial Zones
M1 Light Industrial Zone Manufacturing (MFG)
M2 Heavy Industrial Zone Manufacturing (MFG)
MP Industrial Park Zone Industrial Park (INP)
BPRD Business Park Research and Development Zone Business Park/Research & Development (BPRD) Metro Specific Plan Zones
R3-Metro Metro Multi-Family High Density Residential Zone Milpitas Metro Specific Plan R4-Metro Metro Multi-Family Very High Density Residential Zone Milpitas Metro Specific Plan
R5-Metro Metro Urban Residential Zone Milpitas Metro Specific Plan MXD2-Metro Metro High Density Mixed Use Zone Milpitas Metro Specific Plan MXD3-Metro Metro Very High Density Mixed Use Zone Milpitas Metro Specific Plan BPRD-R-Metro Metro Business Park Research and Development, Limited Residential Zone Milpitas Metro Specific Plan
BPRD-Metro Metro Business Park Research and Development Zone Milpitas Metro Specific Plan
Milpitas Commercial Specific Plan Area
Table B.2.020-A: Zones Established
Abbreviation Zone Name General Plan Land Use Designation See Chapter B.16 (Milpitas Commercial Specific Plan Area) Gateway-Main St. Specific Plan Zones
See Chapter B.14 (Gateway-Main St. Specific Plan Area)
Other Zones
A Agricultural Zone All
I Institutional Zone Public Facilities (PF)
POS Park and Open Space Zone Permanent Open Space (POS) Overlay Zones
FC Freeway Corridor Overlay Zone n/a
S Site and Architectural Overlay Zone n/a
“H” “H” Hillside Combining District Hillside Very Low Density (HVL), Hillside Low Density (HLD), Hillside Medium Density (HMD)
SECTION 5. AMENDMENT OF MILPITAS MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XIII, CHAPTER B.14
Title XIII, Part B, Chapter B.14 (Reserved) of the Milpitas Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter B.14 Gateway-Main St. Specific Plan Area
Sections:
B.14.010 Purpose
B.14.020 Metro Specific Plan Zones Use Regulations
B.14.010 Purpose
A. Main Street Mixed-Use (MS-MU) Zone. The MS-MU zone supports a mix of residential infill and smaller pedestrian-oriented retail shops, restaurants, services, and office uses, as well as urban parks, plazas, and open spaces within the framework of an active streetscape environment. Active retail, restaurant, and residential uses generate pedestrian activity at the street level, with office and residential uses above the ground floor encouraged.
B. Crossroads Mixed-Use (XR-MU) Zone. The XR-MU zone has a commercial mixed-use focus and supports a mix of retail, entertainment, and office, together with urban multifamily residential,
civic, and recreational uses. The XR-MU zone is a pedestrian-oriented streetscape environment, with ground-floor commercial uses prioritized along retail priority streets and corners.
C. Library District Mixed-Use (LD-MU) Zone. The LD-MU zone, centered around the Milpitas Library on N. Main Street, supports a compatible mix of retail, office, multifamily residential, and civic uses within a pedestrian-oriented streetscape environment.
D. Gateway Mixed-Use (GW-MU) Zone. The GW-MU zone supports a freeway and commercial corridor service orientation along Calaveras Boulevard and I-880, transitioning to a neighborhood- oriented residential focus to the north, and a commercial/mixed-use focus adjacent to Crossroads Mixed-Use.
E. Abbott District Business Park (AD-BP) Zone. The AD-BP zone allows for a compatible mix of commercial, office, light industrial, open space, and public uses, organized within a campus setting.
F. Urban Reserve Overlay (URO Zone. The URO is applied as an overlay for areas that will be subject to future study when these uses are ready for redevelopment. The policies of the Specific Plan found in Section 3.8 apply within these areas.
B.14.020 Metro Specific Plan Zones Use Regulations and Development Standards
Pursuant to Subsection D.10.020.D, the standards and regulations adopted by the Gateway-Main St.
Specific Plan shall replace those of the current or underlying zone or zones, if any, and the development standards and/or design standards or guidelines identified in the Gateway-Main St. Specific Plan shall take precedence over the general standards included in this Title and any adopted design standards or guidelines.
SECTION 6. AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF MILPITAS
The Zoning Map of the City of Milpitas, as amended, which was originally adopted as part of Ordinance No. 38.858 (“Zoning Map”), is hereby amended as depicted within the map as attached hereto in Exhibit A.
SECTION 7. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this Ordinance are separable, and the invalidity of any phrase, clause, provision, or part has no effect on the validity of the remainder.
SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE AND POSTING
In accordance with Section 36937 of the Government Code of the State of California, this Ordinance takes effect 30 days from the date of its passage. The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to cause this Ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.
Exhibit A: Zoning Map Amendment
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Single-Family minimum lot size 3,000 s.f. (R1-3)
Single-Family minimum lot size 4,000 s.f. (R1-4)
Single-Family minimum lot size 5,000 s.f. (R1-5)
Single-Family minimum lot size 6,000 s.f. (R1-6)
Single-Family minimum lot size 10,000 s.f. (R1-10)
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One or Two-Family (R2)
Multi-Family (R3)
Multi-Family Very High Density (R4)
Mobile Home Park (MHP)
Mixed Use (MXD)
Very High Density Mixed Use (MXD3)
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Town Center (TC1)
Town Center (TC2)
Town Center (TC3)
Neighborhood Commercial Mixed Use (NCMU1)
Neighborhood Commercial Mixed Use (NCMU2)
Neighborhood Commercial Mixed Use (NCMU3)
Administrative and Professional Office (CO)
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General Commercial (C2)
Highway Services (HS)
Light Industrial (M1)
Heavy Industrial (M2)
Industrial Park (MP)
Business Park Research & Development (BPRD)
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Agricultural (A)
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Metro Multi-Family High Density Residential (R3-Metro)
Metro Multi-Family Very High Density Residential (R4-Metro) Metro Urban Residential (R5-Metro)
Metro High Density Mixed Use (MXD2-Metro)
Metro Very High Density Mixed Use (MXD3-Metro)
Metro Business Park Research & Development, Limited Residential (BPRD-R-Metro) Metro Business Park Research & Development (BPRD-Metro) Milpitas Gatway-Main St Specific Plan Zones
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
City Council
Carmen Montano, Mayor
Garry Barbadillo, Vice Mayor
Evelyn Chua, City Councilmember
Hon Lien, City Councilmember
William Lam, City Councilmember
Anthony Phan, Former City Councilmember
Planning Commission
Parveen Gupta, Chair
Michael Caulkins, Vice Chair
Mercedes Albana, Commissioner
Dipak Awasthi, Commissioner
Alexander Galang, Commissioner
Chia Ling Kong, Commissioner
Sonia Medina-Ashby, Commissioner
City Staff
Jay Lee, Planning and Neighborhood Services Director
Lillian VanHua, Principal Planner
Ned Thomas, Former City Manager
Holly Pearson, Zoning Code Update Project Manager
Elizabeth Medina, Administrative Assistant
Kristina Phung, Senior Planner
Sean Manalo, Associate Planner
Technical Advisory Committee
Alex Andrade, Director of Economic Development
Daniel Degu, Former Economic Development Coordinator
Michael Thomas, Economic Development Coordinator
Bill Tott, Building Official
Betty Chan, Plan Review Manager
Renee Lorentzen, Recreation and Community Services
Director
Tegan McLane, Recreation and Community Services
Former Assistant Director
Elaine Marshall, Deputy Public Works Director
Roberto Alonzo, Public Works Division Manager
Steve Chan, Transportation and Traffic Manager
Michael Silveira, City Engineer
Technical Advisory Committee (cont.)
Brian Petrovic, Former Associate City Engineer
Harris Siddiqui, Former Principal Civil Engineer
Arthur Belton, Deputy Fire Chief / Fire Marshall
Martin Gadua, Assistant Fire Marshall
Joel Gozun, Fire Protection Engineer
Steven Chi, Valley Transportation Authority
Nikki Diaz, Valley Transportation Authority
Consultant Team
Ascent (Urban & Environmental Planning)
Christine Babla, Project Director
Anh Thai, Deputy Project Manager
Chelsey Payne, Director of Urban Planning
Sangwoo Lee, Former Senior Urban Designer
Matt Gelbman, Senior Planner
Angela Khermouch, Urban Designer
Paul Kronser, Urban Planner, Engagement Coordinator
Veronica Alatorre, Urban Designer
Pat Angell, Environmental Project Director
Claudia Watts, Environmental Project Manager
Plan to Place (Community Outreach)
Dave Javid, Principal
Rachael Sharkland, Community Engagement Specialist
BAE Urban Economics (Economics & Finance)
David Shiver, Principal
Chelsea Guerrero, Project Manager
Greensfelder Commercial Real Estate (Retail Strategy)
David Greensfelder, Managing Principal
Fehr & Peers (Transportation Planning)
Robert Rees, Principal
Mark Soendjojo, Project Manager
Ellen Polling, Former Project Manager
Daniel Rubins, Senior Associate
BKF Engineers (Utilities Infrastructure)
Kevin Wong, Senior Associate Principal
Isaac Birocci, Project Manager
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01 INTRODUCTION
Overview 2
1.1 Specific Plan Are a 2
1.2 Purpose 5
1.3 Specific Plan Organization 5
1.4 Relationship to oth er Plans and Programs 6
1.5 Planning P rocess 10
02 THE GATEWAY - MAIN STREET VISION
Overview 18
2.1 Plan and C ommunity Vision 20
2.2 Focus Areas 20
2.3 Main Street Distr ict 22
2.4 Crossroads District 25
2.5 Gate way District 30
2.6 Abbott Distr ict 31
2.7 Conceptual Vision Plan: 8 Big Moves 32
03 LAND USE AND ZONING
Overview 40
3.1 Land Use Framework 40
3.2 Gener al Use Regulations 42
3.3 Intensity and Scale 48
3.4 Dev elopment Incentives 50
3.5 Setba ck Standards 52
3.6 Retail Fr ontage Requirements and Ground-Floor Activation 52
3.7 Distric t Regulating Plans and Development Standards 53
3.8 Policies for Urban Reserve Areas 62
3.9 Open Spa ce Standards 64
3.10 Parking Standards 66
3.11 Special Use Standar ds 68
04 OBJEC TIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
Overview 72
4.1 Site Planning & Design 72
4.2 Building Design & Ar chitecture 81
4.3 Pedestrian Level Design 89
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05 MOBILITY
Overview 96
5.1 Mobility Framework 96
5.2 Street A ctivity Zones 98
5.3 Street Design 98
5.4 Traffic Improvements 114
5.5 Public Tr ansit Improvements 114
5.6 Pedestrian Network 116
5.7 Bicy cles and Micro-Mobility 118
5.8 Parking 121
5.9 Fire Access 121
06 PUBLIC REALM
Overview 124
6.1 Public Realm F ramework 124
6.2 Existing Park Facilities 124
6.3 New P arks and Open Space 124
6.4 Plac emaking and District Branding 131
6.5 Streetscape an d Landscaping 134
07 INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC SERVICES
Overview 144
7.1 Storm Drainage 144
7.2 Flood Pr otection 150
7.3 Water Supply System 152
7.4 Sewer System 156
7.5 Solid Wast e Services 159
7.6 Energy and Technology 160
7.7 Fire Protection and Emergency Services 161
7.8 Police Services 163
7.9 Schools 164
7.10 Libraries 165
7.11 Child Car e Services 166
08 ADMINISTRA TION AND IMPLEMENTATION
Overview 170
8.1 Plan Administr ation 170
8.2 Histor ic and Cultural Resources 170
8.3 Subsequent Envir onmental Review 171
8.4 Implementation A ctions 171
8.5 Funding and Financing 175
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FIGURES
01 INTRODUCTION
Figure 1-1 Regional Location 3
Figure 1-2 Specific Plan Are a 4
Figure 1-3 Specific Plan Pr oject Phases 10
02 THE GATE WAY-MAIN STREET VISION
Figure 2-1 Distric t and Neighborhood Framework 21
Figure 2-2 Main Street Distr ict Vision Diagram 23
Figure 2-3 Main Street Distr ict Concept 24
Figure 2-4 Crossr oads District Vision Diagram 26
Figure 2-5 Crossr oads District Concept for Main Street 27 Figure 2-6 Serr a Way Gateway Entry Concept 28
Figure 2-7 Serr a Center Option 1: Mixed-Use Commercial District 29 Figure 2-8 Serr a Center Option 2: Mixed-Use Retail and Entertainment Core 29 Figure 2-9 Big Mov es Vision Plan 32
03 LAND USE AND ZONING
Figure 3-1 Lan d Use Framework 41
Figure 3-2 Building Pla cement 52
Figure 3-3 Retail Pr iority Corners 53
Figure 3-4 Main Street Distr ict Regulating Plan 55
Figure 3-5 Crossr oads District Regulating Plan 57
Figure 3-6 Gate way District Regulating Plan 59
Figure 3-7 Abbott Distr ict Regulating Plan 61
Figure 3-8 North R ailyards and South Railyards Regulating Plan 63 04 OBJEC TIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
Figure 4-1 Maximum Block Length and Perimeter 73
Figure 4-2 Required Mid-Block Connections 73
Figure 4-3 Active Building Frontages 74
Figure 4-4 Building Oriented to the Sidewalk and Plazas 74 Figure 4-5 Architectural Features and Building Entries 75 Figure 4-6 Overhangs over Sidewalks 75
Figure 4-7 Required Freeway Setback 76
Figure 4-8 Required Creek Open Space Setback 77
Figure 4-9 Service Entry Locations 78
Figure 4-10 Upper Story Stepback Requirement 81
Figure 4-11 Upper Floor Alignment 82
Figure 4-12 Variation in Building Facade 83
Figure 4-13 Illustration of Shade Requirements 85
Figure 4-14 Ground-Floor Commercial Storefront Design 90 Figure 4-15 Ground-Floor Commercial Storefront Design 90
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05 MOBILITY
Figure 5-1 Mobility Framework 97
Figure 5-2 Street Activity Zones 98
Figure 5-3 Street Typology Diagram 99
Figure 5-4 South Main Street Section in the Crossroads District 101 Figure 5-5 South Main Street Section in the Main Street District 103 Figure 5-6 Abel Street Section 104
Figure 5-7 Calaveras Boulevard Section, East of Abel Street 105 Figure 5-8 Serra Way Section 107
Figure 5-9 South Abbott Avenue (North of Calaveras Boulevard) Section 108 Figure 5-10 South Abbott Avenue (South of Calaveras Boulevard) Section 109 Figure 5-11 Future Mixed-Use Street Section 110
Figure 5-12 Future Residential Street Section 111
Figure 5-13 Future Alley - One Way 112
Figure 5-14 Future Alley - Two Way 112
Figure 5-15 Future Paseo 113
Figure 5-16 Public Transit Framework 115
Figure 5-17 Pedestrian Framework 117
Figure 5-18 Bicycle and Micro-Mobility Framework 119
06 PUBLIC REALM
Figure 6-1 Public Realm Framework 125
Figure 6-2 Parks & Open Space Plan 127
07 INFRASTRUC TURE AND PUBLIC SERVICES
Figure 7-1 City of Milpitas within the Coyote Creek Watershed 145 Figure 7-2 Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements 146
Figure 7-3 Stormwater Curb Extension 147
Figure 7-4 Stormwater Tree Well Filter Examples 148
Figure 7-5 Stormwater Planter Section Details 149
Figure 7-6 FEMA Designated Flood Areas 150
Figure 7-7 Water Infrastructure Improvements 153
Figure 7-8 Recommended Sewer Rehabilitation Method 157
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TABLES
Table 3-1 Gate way-Main Street Zone Land Use Regulations 43 Table 3-2 Density , Intensity, and Height 49
Table 3-3 Av ailable Incentives 50
Table 3-4 Main Street Mix ed-Use and Library District Mixed-Use Standards 54 Table 3-5 Crossr oads District Mixed-Use Development Standards 56 Table 3-6 Gate way District Mixed-Use Development Standards 58 Table 3-7 Abbott Distr ict Business Park Development Standards 60 Table 3-8 Minimum Residential Open Spa ce Requirements 65 Table 3-9 Minimum Off- Street Vehicular and Bicycle Parking Standards 67 Table 4-1 Allow ed Front Setback Encroachments 75
Table 4-2 Ext erior Building Materials 87
Table 4-3 Roofing Mat erials 88
Table 6-1 Recomm ended Street Trees 137
Table 6-2 Recomm ended Plant Palette 139
Table 6-3 Recomm ended Hardscape Materials 140
Table 7-1 Stor m Drain Recommendations 149
Table 7-2 Flooding Rec ommended Improvements 151
Table 7-3 Wat er Supply and Distribution Recommendations 155 Table 7-4 Sew er Recommendations 158
Table 7-5 Student Gener ation Rates and Projected New Students 164 Table 8-1 Implementation Actions Matrix 172
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The Gateway -
Main Street Specific Plan Area
is envisioned as a vibrant center for Milpitas,
where attractive neighborhoods and distinctive
shopping streets provide a gathering place
at the heart of the community.
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The City of Milpitas is a thriving community with a
population of over 80,000 residents as of 2020. Located in northern Santa Clara County within the larger South
San Francisco Bay Area or Silicon Valley region, Milpitas is north of San Jose and east of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View. Milpitas is known as the “Crossroads of the Silicon Valley,” connected by Interstate 880 (I-880) and State Route 237 (Highway 237) to many of the high-technology
businesses and manufacturing companies in the area.
Milpitas is served by the I-880, I-680, and Highway 237 freeways, and the County-managed Montague Expressway,
as shown in Figure 1-1.
The Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan Area (Specific Plan Area or Plan Area), encompassing Calaveras Boulevard,
Main Street, and the former Midtown Milpitas area, is
approximately 605 acres and bordered by I-880 to the
west, the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks to the east, and the Great Mall Parkway to the south (Figure 1-2). Two heavy rail lines, the UPRR freight line and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) commuter rail line, traverse the Plan Area on the east. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) operates light rail transit (LRT) service, with a stop along Great Mall Parkway, at the Great Mall Station, and interconnecting bus lines serving the Plan Area. The Plan Area is also located north of the Metro Plan Area and east of San Jose's “Golden Triangle,” an area bound by Highway 101, Highway 237, and I-880 that is continuing to develop with new high technology jobs, housing, retail, entertainment, and hospitality services.
Milpitas has a bustling high-technology sector and boasts one of the most diverse communities in Silicon Valley.
Approximately 68% of residents identify as Asian and an additional 14% identify as Hispanic or Latino according to the US census data. With its central Bay Area location and the addition of the BART station, the Plan Area is well- positioned to serve as a thriving urban and cultural center for the city and region that can support new infill housing, retail, and business uses within a high-quality, pedestrian- oriented environment.
1.1.1 HISTORY OF MILPITAS
The crossroads of Alviso Road with Old Mission Road, which connected El Pueblo San Jose to Mission San Jose, is where the town of Milpitas developed, serving as a nucleus for businesses that catered to travelers (saloons, restaurants, blacksmiths, service stations, and hotels) and those that supplied the local population (general stores, meat markets, lumber yards), and housing the working population of
merchants, railway employees, and others.
The Southern Pacific Railroad line between Stockton and San Jose reached Milpitas in 1869, leading to the development of new commercial enterprises and Milpitas’ position as an important shipping point for a rapidly growing valley of local farmers. In the 1920s, the construction of the San Jose branch of the Western Pacific Railroad gave the community access to a second rail line.
Milpitas experienced a period of rapid expansion and
population growth between the 1950s and 1990s when the
Ford Motor Company moved to Milpitas in 1953 and began
constructing an assembly plant in the strip of land between the two railroad tracks, near what is now the Great Mall. The town of Milpitas was incorporated in 1954 and became one of the fastest growing areas in Santa Clara County and in the state and nation. At the time of incorporation, Milpitas covered a 2.9 square mile area and had a population of 825.
By 1964, the city covered 8.7 square miles and the population had grown to 16,000. With the computer boom of the 1980s, Milpitas transitioned into a thriving high-technology hub and became home to several major companies, growing to a population of 50,000 people by the early 1990s.
Historic Milpitas in the 1940's
Overview
The Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan, formerly Midtown Milpitas Specific Plan, addresses the city's western gateway at Calaveras Boulevard and its connection to the historic commercial core of Milpitas along Serra Way and Main Street. The Specific Plan updates the vision, standards, and policies of the Milpitas Midtown Specific Plan, first adopted in 2002 and last updated in 2010. It implements the General Plan vision to rebrand Midtown Milpitas to the Gateway-Main Street area, with a renewed focus on revitalizing Main Street as the community's historic town center, while also improving Calaveras Boulevard as a key city and regional arterial.
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1.2 Purpose
The purpose of the Gateway-Main Street Specific
Plan is to:
• Guide land use and development consistent
with the General Plan.
• Reflect the community aspirations to enhance
Main Street the historic heart and cultural center
of the community.
• Implement the City’s economic development
strategy and help facilitate public and private
investment in the Specific Plan’s Focus Areas.
• Preserve and enhance existing neighborhoods.
• Plan for the future transition of Urban
Reserve lands (see page 20).
This Specific Plan has been prepared in accordance with California Government Code Sections 65450 through
65457 in compliance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Specific Plan implements the General Plan and is long-range,
guiding development within its boundaries over the
next 20 years. This Specific Plan has been developed
recognizing that future development and improvements
will be phased incrementally over time, as some areas
of the Plan Area may be ready for development or
redevelopment, while others may transition over a much
longer-term time frame.
1.3 Specific Plan Organization
The Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan consists of eight chapters, summarized in the following overview.
01 INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the purpose and context, planning and outreach process, and relationship of the Specific Plan to other regulatory planning documents.
02 THE GATEWAY-MAIN STREET VISION
This chapter establishes the overall vision and guiding principles for the Specific Plan Area, including the vision for focus area districts, neighborhoods, and urban reserve areas.
03 LAND USE AND ZONING
This chapter establishes the land use and zoning to
implement the Specific Plan. It also provides the general and district development standards regulating private
property, including allowed density, intensity and heights, setbacks, open space, landscaping, and parking standards.
04 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
This chapter implements the Specific Plan vision by
establishing the site, landscaping, building, and pedestrian level design guidelines and standards that apply to the Specific Plan Area.
05 MOBILITY
This chapter addresses mobility, access, and parking,
including roadway and streetscape design, transit, bike, pedestrian, intersection, and parking improvements.
06 PUBLIC REALM
This chapter guides and regulates the design of parks,
open spaces, and public spaces, including elements of
the streetscape, landscape, branding, placemaking,and
signage.
07 INFRASTRUCTURE
This chapter describes the additional infrastructure and services needed to serve the implementation of the
projected Specific Plan growth.
08 ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
This chapter summarizes the process for the review and
administration of subsequent project developments in the Specific Plan. It also identifies the implementation actions, responsibilities, and potential funding opportunities to help realize the vision of the Specific Plan.
Invest in new streetscape and parking improvements on Main Street that can spur future business investments.
Establish Main Street as the historic and cultural center of the community.
PURPOSE & ORGANIZATION
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1.4 Relationship To O ther Plans
The City of Milpitas has a number of plans that
overlap with or impact the strategies proposed in the
Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan. These plans are
described below in relationship to how they apply to
the Specific Plan.
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MILPITAS MIDTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
The Milpitas Midtown Specific Plan, adopted in 2002 and updated in 2010, is the predecessor plan to the Milpitas Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan. Its aim was to respond to a series of development activities in the Midtown area, including the construction of new housing, reinvestment in the Great Mall, and the future extension of the VTA Light Rail Transit line and BART to the area, by creating a cohesive Specific Plan for Midtown. The Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan boundaries have been updated from the Midtown Specific Plan boundaries, as areas south of Great Mall Parkway have been removed, and other edges have been refined to reflect a renewed focus. The Midtown Specific Plan was intended to guide the Plan Area for 20 years, on track with the development of this Specific Plan.
CITY OF MILPITAS GENERAL PLAN 2040
The General Plan 2040, adopted in 2021, is the guiding, long-term plan and policy document for the physical development of the City through 2040. The General Plan provides high-level goals and policies for this Plan Area, to guide its development as a mixed-use, main street with a variety of residential, commercial, civic, and cultural uses.
It envisions the Plan Area as a compact and walkable neighborhood that serves as the historic and cultural hub for the city. Goals and policies relevant to the Plan Area are highlighted on the following page.
MILPITAS METRO SPECIFIC PLAN
The Milpitas Metro Specific Plan, adopted in 2023, is an update to the 2008 Milpitas Transit Area Specific Plan. The Metro Plan aims to continue the transformation of the approximately 510-acre plan area surrounding the VTA and BART transit lines from an industrial, auto-oriented neighborhood to a livable, connected and transit-oriented neighborhood. The Plan establishes a series of standards and guidelines to guide the area’s development towards this goal. Figure 1-2 shows the boundaries of the Metro Specific Plan in relation to the Milpitas Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan.
MILPITAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION
ACTIONS
The May 2020 City of Milpitas Economic Development Strategy and Implementation Actions serves as a policy guide for near-term economic development activities and identifies strategies and implementation actions throughout the city. The Economic Development Strategy identifies the need to rebrand Midtown and position it as a community destination for local retail and restaurants, as well as other new commercial development and business activity at the Serra Center and freeway-fronting businesses along Abbott Avenue.
"The revitalization of Main Street into a more
vibrant, walkable district is one of the major
goals of this planned update to the Midtown
Specific Plan"
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CITY OF MILPITAS GENERAL PLAN 2040
The City of Milpitas General Plan 2040 was adopted
in March 2021, and identifies the following goals and
policies for the Plan Area:
MILPITAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
The Milpitas Economic Development Strategy
identifies the rebranding of Midtown through this
Specific Plan, and the following associated actions:
• LAND USE ACTION LU-2A: Maintain and implement
the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan goals, policies,
and development standards and guidelines to create
a mixed-use community that includes high-density,
transit-oriented housing and a central community
‘gathering place’ while maintaining needed industrial,
service, and commercial uses.
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION ED-3H: Work with
property owners to facilitate development of vacant and underutilized properties on Main Street to achieve the
highest and best use.
• COMMUNITY DESIGN GOAL CD 6-10: Encourage
enhancements to Abel Street, Calaveras Boulevard,
(and others) that improve the corridors’ aesthetics,
safety, and mobility for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. Enhancements may
include, but are not limited to, street lights, street trees and landscaping, pedestrian amenities, bike racks,
public art, bulb-outs and other traffic control devices, pedestrian refuge islands, and enhanced crosswalks.
• COMMUNITY DESIGN GOAL CD 8-2: Identify entries
to the city and special districts (California Circle, Civic Center, Midtown, McCarthy Ranch, Transit Area, and
others) with special features. Install city identification signs including distinctive landscaping and lighting or other markers at community gateways to signify entry.
Anchor gateway intersections with landmark buildings
that incorporate distinctive architectural character and activate the area. Orient landmark buildings to face and frame the corners of intersections.
• COMMUNITY DESIGN GOAL CD 8-3: Develop major
gateway intersections such as I-880/Calaveras
Boulevard, I-680/Calaveras Boulevard, and Montague
Expressway/Great Mall Parkway with signage, distinctive lighting, and abundant landscaping, using tall trees and underplantings.
• COMMUNITY DESIGN GOAL CD 8-5: Construct
landmarks to support wayfinding at key locations
throughout the city, such as entries to Midtown, the
Transit Area, and other districts, historic neighborhoods, points of interest, significant buildings, public and civic spaces, and natural features.
• PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ACTION
PROS-1K: During subsequent updates to Specific Plans
within Milpitas, review established park standards and
explore opportunities to increase requirements for
publicly-accessible parks and recreation facilities within these Plan Areas.
• ACTION 31: Position Midtown as a community destination for local, independent retail and restaurants.
• ACTION 31.1: Use the Midtown Specific Plan update
process to identify appropriate locations for concentrating new commercial development and business activity.
• ACTION 31.2: Lead area planning efforts to redevelop
Serra Center, incorporating surrounding properties
owned by the Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) and the County of Santa Clara.
• ACTION 31.3: Provide technical support for property
owners and business owners on Main Street to explore
and assist with forming a property-based business
improvement district (PBID), including potentially
funding services for a district formation consultant.
• ACTION 31.4: Identify necessary public improvements in the Midtown area via the Specific Plan update process
and develop an impact fee or other financing mechanism
for new development projects to contribute toward these improvements.
• ACTION 31.5: Through the Specific Plan update process, explore reducing parking requirements and other zoning
requirements/processes to help facilitate establishing
restaurant and retail uses in Midtown.
• ACTION 31.6: Work with businesses in Midtown to explore and implement rebranding of the area, including possible funding from a new area PBID.
8 MILPITAS GATEWAY-MAIN STREET SPECIFIC PLAN
01 INTRODUCTION
2025 PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT
HOUSING ELEMENT
The City of Milpitas 2023-2031 6th Cycle Housing Element, adopted in 2023, analyzes the city’s housing needs, assesses past accomplishments, and identifies opportunities for future residential development in the City. It aims to promote and preserve housing, while furthering other goals as laid out in the General Plan, including building vibrant and walkable neighborhoods and maintaining an equitable balance of land uses. The Housing Element is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan. Included in the Housing Element are sites within the Plan Area that have been identified as opportunity sites for future housing development. This Specific Plan incorporates and provides further guidance as to how these identified opportunity sites can develop.
CITYWIDE ZONING ORDINANCE
The Citywide Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Ordinance) contains the land use, zoning, and development standards regulating private and public lands, buildings, and structures within the City of Milpitas. Allowed land uses and development regulations, including building scale, density and intensity, setbacks, landscaping, parking, open space, and signage standards are governed by the Zoning Ordinance, except as may otherwise be permitted by this or other adopted Specific Plans in the city and the Citywide Objective Design Standards. The Zoning Ordinance also describes the application and development review process, interpretation, appeal, enforcement, and other administrative procedures in the city.
CITYWIDE OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
The Citywide Objective Design Standards, adopted in 2022, provide design standards and guidelines for residential multi-family and mixed-use development projects within the City of Milpitas. The Objective Design Standards include regulating elements, such as setback and height limits, alongside design guidelines for site and building design to support high-quality development that is appropriate to the area's context and environment. The intent is to provide city-wide regulations that allow for flexibility of design and facilitate an efficient review process, resulting in development that is cohesive with the city’s existing fabric. The Citywide Objective Design Standards apply to, and supplement, the regulations in the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan unless otherwise stated in this document.
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE
The City of Milpitas Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update was adopted in 2022 and identifies the near- and long- term strategy for reducing community-wide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and meeting state climate goals. The Climate Action Plan Update has two overarching goals: (1) to reduce GHG emissions from local activities to achieve the City’s target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045 and (2) to build community resilience to prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The Climate Plan Update provides a variety of strategies and measures to work towards achieving these goals.
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PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update, adopted in 2021, is a visioning document that identifies potential policy changes and enhancement projects for the city’s public parks that if implemented will improve the public park and recreation system in the city.
Included in the plan is a prioritization criterion for projects to help decision-makers match available funds to projects over the next 20 years. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan coordinates with the open space goals of the General Plan by identifying strategies to both address current recreation needs and plan for the changing needs related to future growth. The Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan integrates and builds upon the open space recommendations included in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
MILPITAS TRAIL, PEDESTRIAN, AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN
The Milpitas Trail, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Master Plan, adopted in May 2022, identifies a comprehensive network of trails and paths to enhance walking and cycling throughout the city. The Plan emphasizes the integration of safe and connected routes, promoting active transportation, and fostering a healthier, more sustainable community for residents and visitors. The Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan integrates and furthers the recommendations of the Trail, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Master Plan.
URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Urban Water Management Plan is a planning tool that guides long-term water decisions to ensure the City of Milpitas can meet its future water supply needs. It establishes water supply and demand projections based on projected population growth and identifies a Per capital water use goal. The Milpitas Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan incorporates the recommendations of the Urban Water Management Plan to ensure future development within the plan area meets the city’s water supply goals.
WATER, SEWER, AND STORM DRAIN MASTER PLANS
The Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Master Plans were comprehensively updated between 2020 and 2021 to coordinate unit water use factors, wastewater generation factors, and land use planning assumptions. These Master Plans provide a comprehensive review and evaluation of the City's existing and future water, sewer, and storm drain system needs. Additional context and information on the Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Master Plans is provided in the Specific Plan Infrastructure chapter.
URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Urban Forest Management Plan includes an inventory of the city’s trees and provides recommendations for existing tree maintenance and new tree planting. The Urban Forest Management Plan should be consulted for guidance related to the design of open space and the selection of street trees in the Plan Area.
CONCEPTUAL HISTORIC RESOURCES MASTER PLAN
The Conceptual Historic Resources Master Plan, adopted in 1993, sets forth the general goals, objectives, and policies for a historic preservation program in Milpitas. The Plan identifies historic sites in need of protection and makes recommendations for City-owned historic resources.
City of Milpitas Sewer Master Plan
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Mechanical Observation Comments None
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Mechanical Performance Score 1 - Good – Asset functioning as intended.
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Structural Condition Score 1 - Good – No defects observed.
Structural Performance Score 1 - Good – Asset functioning as intended.
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RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PLANS
10 MILPITAS GATEWAY-MAIN STREET SPECIFIC PLAN
01 INTRODUCTION
2025 PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT
1.5 Planning P rocess
The development of the Gateway-Main Street Specific
Plan was informed by an extensive planning and public
engagement process, led by the consultant team with
guidance from the City’s Planning Department in
coordination with other City departments and staff.
1.5.1 PROJECT PHASES
The Specific Plan process consisted of the following five phases as summarized in Figure 1-3:
1. Existing Conditions.
2. Community Visioning.
3. Plan Framework & Strategies.
4. Draft Plan & Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
5. Final Plan/Adoption.
Figure 1-3 Specific Plan Project Phases
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3 PLAN FRAMEWORK & STRATEGIES
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COMMUNITY VISIONING
PLAN FRAMEWORK AND STRATEGIES
PLAN ADOPTION
Winter 2021 - Spring 2022
Summer 2022 - Summer 2023
Summer 2023 - Fall 2023
Fall 2023 - Winter 2024
Early 2025
PC/CC
Study Sessions,
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CC Study
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4 DRAFT PLAN & EIR
3 PLAN FRAMEWORK & STRATEGIES
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1 CONDITION ASSESSMENTS
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CC Study
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Workshop #3,
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FALL 2023 – WINTER 2024SUMMER 2023 – FALL 2023 EARLY 2024 2 COMMUNITY VISIONING
1 CONDITION ASSESSMENTS
Kick-Off
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Principles
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Workshop #1
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SUMMER 2022 – SUMMER 2023WINTER 2021 – SPRING 2022
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Adoption Hearings
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4 DRAFT PLAN & EIR
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5 ADOPT PLAN
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EIR
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& EIR
CC Study
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Plan Scenarios
& Strategies
Community
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#2
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Workshop #3,
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FALL 2023 – WINTER 2024SUMMER 2023 – FALL 2023 EARLY 2024 2 COMMUNITY VISIONING
1 CONDITION ASSESSMENTS
Kick-Off
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Draft Vision &
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1. EXISTING CONDITIONS
In the Existing Conditions phase, site visits were conducted and the existing physical, regulatory, and economic context of the Plan Area were analyzed and summarized in the
following background reports:
• Land Use, Zoning, and Urban Form Analysis, May 2022.
• Milpitas Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan
Market Study, April 2022.
• Milpitas Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan
Existing Transportation Conditions, Issues, and
Opportunities Memorandum, May 2022.
An opportunities and constraints analysis was prepared to identify priority opportunity sites and conditions related to land use and development, as well as potential circulation and infrastructure improvements. These findings and
priorities were used to gather input from the community and guide the subsequent phases of the Specific Plan
process.
2. COMMUNITY VISIONING
The Community Visioning phase consisted of a series of
engagement events, to understand the needs and desires
of the community, local stakeholders, and the City, and described in more detail in Section 1.5.2. This consisted of the following outreach activities:
• A series of Community Conversations about the future of Main Street.
• A community pop-up event at Holiday Magic to publicize the Specific Plan project to the community.
• Stakeholder interviews with property and business
owners, developers, and the real estate community.
• A Community Visioning Workshop to introduce the
project and gather input through guided discussion on
the community's vision and priorities for the Plan Area.
Input from these outreach activities provided direction on the community’s preferences for the desired land
use, urban form, and open space priorities for the Plan Area. Additionally, brainstorming sessions with City staff and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings were
conducted to discuss the context, issues, and opportunities of the Plan Area and confirm the emerging community
vision and guiding principles that should set the course for the Specific Plan.
The Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan project website
was used as a tool to share information and updates on the project planning process.
The pop-up event at Holiday Magic on Main Street provided an opportunity to promote community participation in the project planning process.
PLANNING PROCESS