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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The City Council meeting is held in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas and via teleconference/Zoom webinar.
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PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Oral public comments may only be provided live during the City Council meeting in person, unless the City Council approves remote public comment. All comments provided shall be limited to three minutes or less as determined by the Mayor. All members of the public will be limited to one comment per agenda item, and one comment for non-agenda items. Members of the public may submit written comments by email to [email protected]
The meeting will be streamed via Zoom for viewing purposes only unless the City Council approves remote public comment. To watch via Zoom, please register at:
https://ci-milpitas-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4PKyeDTXT2ygfWhykGXFwQ NOTE: If a member of the public wishes to share any presentation materials for Council consideration, they must be submitted to the Clerk’s Office by email to [email protected] by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. No presentations will be accepted in person in the Council Chambers.
MILPITAS CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT
• Be respectful and courteous (words, tone, and body language). • Model civility.
• Avoid surprises.
• Praise publicly and criticize privately.
• Focus on the issue, not the person.
• 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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