SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MILPITAS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026
The City Council of the City of Milpitas convened in a Special Meeting of the Militas City Council on January 23, 2026, in the City Council Chamber, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER by Mayor and ROLL CALL by City Clerk Mayor Montano called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 10:02 AM. 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
Councilmember Lien 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.
READING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT
Councilmember Chua read the City Council Code of Conduct.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
After discussion, motion: to approve the agenda.
Motion/Second: Councilmember Chua / Councilmember Lien
Motion carried by the following:
AYES: Mayor Montano, Vice Mayor Barbadillo, Councilmember Chua, Councilmember Lam, Councilmember Lien
NOES: None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Acting City Attorney Creech briefed the City Council on the Closed Session items. The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 10:05 AM.
(a) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT AND HIRING
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Employee Position: City Attorney
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(b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency's Designated Representative(s): Jared Hernandez, Acting City Manager; and Matt Cano, Assistant City Manager
Employee Organization(s): Unrepresented City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
The City Council reconvened at 2:50 PM. Acting City Attorney Creech had nothing to report out.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Montano adjourned the meeting at 2:50 PM.
The foregoing minutes were approved by the Militas City Ch
-suzanna fuzzetta
Milpitas City Clerk
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