SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MILPITAS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
S CALIFORNIA®
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026
The City Council of the City of Milpitas convened in a Special Meeting of the Militas City Council on January 12, 2026, in the City Council Chamber, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, and via teleconference/Zoom CALL MEETING TO ORDER by Mayor and ROLL CALL by City Clerk Mayor Montano called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 4:00 PM. Roll Call was taken by City Clerk Guzzetta.
PRESENT: Mayor Montano, Vice Mayor Barbadillo, Councilmember Chua, Councilmember Lam, Councilmember Lien
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The City Council recited 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.
READING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT
Mayor Montano read the City Council Code of Conduct.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
After discussion, motion: to approve the agenda.
Motion/Second: Councilmember Chua / Vice Mayor Barbadillo by the following:
AYES: Mayor Montano, Vice Mayor Barbadillo, Councilmember Chua, Councilmember Lam, Councilmember Lien
NOES: None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Creech briefed the City Council.
There were no public speakers.
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 4:04 PM.
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(a) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT AND HIRING
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Employee Position: City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
Vice Mayor Barbadillo left the meeting at 5:28 PM.
The City Council reconvened at 5:33 PM. Acting City Attorney Creech had no report out.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Montano adjourned the meeting at 5:34 PM.
The foregoing minutes were approved by the Milpitas City Council on February B. 2026.
Suzanne Guzzetta
Milpitas City Clerk
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