February 17, 2026 Milpitas City Council Agenda Page 1
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MILPITAS
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 455 E. CALAVERAS BLVD, MILPITAS, CA 7:00 PM (PUBLIC BUSINESS)
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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 (6:00 PM)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION (Councilmember Lien)
PRESENTATIONS
● Lunar New Year (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 February and March 2026.
C2. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes (Staff Contact: Suzanne Guzzetta, City Clerk, 408-586- 3001)
Recommendation: Approve City Council Meeting minutes of January 19 and February 3, 2026.
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. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Submit an Application for Elective Coverage of State Disability Insurance (SDI) for Professional and Technical Employees (ProTech) Bargaining Unit Employees (Staff Contact: Kelli Parmley, Human Resources Director, 408-586-3086)
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Recommendation: (1) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City to apply for State Disability Insurance (SDI) elective coverage for the Professional and Technical Employees (ProTech) Bargaining Unit; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the SDI application form DE 1378N and take any necessary steps to implement SDI for ProTech Employees, including negotiating and executing all necessary agreements and forms.
C6. Adopt a Resolution to Approve Project Plans and Specifications, Award Construction Contract to DeSilva Gates Construction, LLC for Dempsey Road and Great Mall Parkway (Phase II) Street Resurfacing Project and Approve Budget Amendment for Street Resurfacing Project FY24-25 (Staff Contact: Christian Di Renzo, Public Works Director, 408-586-2602; and Michael Silveira, City Engineer, 408-586-3303)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to (1) Approve project plans and specifications; (2) Award the Construction Contract to DeSilva Gates Construction, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder, submitting a responsive bid in the amount of $4,229,695; (3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with DaSilva Gates Construction, LLC; (4) Authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate and execute contract change order(s) in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $635,000 for the Dempsey Road and Great Mall Parkway (Phase II) Street Resurfacing Project, CIP Nos. No. 3440, 4283, 4295, 4304, 4305, 7118; and (5) Approve a Budget Amendment to increase the Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding in the amount of $333,311.50 and Vehicle Registration Fee funding in the amount of $39,502 for the Street Resurfacing Project 2024-25, CIP Project No. 4300.
C7. Adopt a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments and Ordering the Preparation of the Annual Engineer’s Report for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 95-1 - McCarthy Ranch for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Staff Contact: Christian Di Renzo, Public Works Director, 408-586-2602; and Michael Silveira, City Engineer, 408-586-3303)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments and ordering the preparation of the Annual Engineer’s Report for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 95-1 - McCarthy Ranch for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
C8. Adopt a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments and Ordering the Preparation of the Annual Engineer’s Report for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-1 - Sinclair Horizon for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Staff Contact: Christian Di Renzo, Public Works Director, 408-586-2602; and Michael Silveira, City Engineer, 408-586-3303)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments and ordering the preparation of the Annual Engineer’s Report for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-1 - Sinclair Horizon for Fiscal Year 2026-27 C9. Adopt a Resolution to Approve Project Plans and Specifications, Award Construction Contract to Bosco Construction, Inc. for the Annual Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Improvement Project 2025, CIP No. 3426 (Staff Contact: Christian Di Renzo, Public Works Director, 408-586-2602; and Michael Silveira, City Engineer, 408-586-3303)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to (1) Approve Project Plans and Specifications; (2) Award the Construction Contract to the lowest responsible bidder Bosco Construction, Inc. in the amount of $700,756.87; (3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with Bosco Construction, Inc.; and (4) Authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate and execute contract change order(s) in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $140,151 for the Annual Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Improvement Project 2025, CIP No. 3426.
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C10. Accept Additional Grant Funding from Silicon Valley Clean Energy Member Agency Grant Program (Staff Contact: Christian Di Renzo, 408-586-2602, Public Works Director) Recommendation: (1) Accept additional grant funding from Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) Member Agency Grants program in the amount of $38,461, increasing the previously accepted non- competitive grant from $372,233 to a total grant of $410,694; and (2) Authorize the Acting City Manager, or designee, to execute the Member Agency non-competitive grant agreement with SVCE.
C11. Approve the Addition of Samuel Ayer to the City Naming List for Streets, Parks and Facilities (Staff Contact: Renee Lorentzen, Recreation and Community Services Director, 408-586-3409) Recommendation: Approve the addition of Samuel Ayer to the to the Milpitas Historical Names Naming List.
C12. Approve Milpitas Arts and Culture Grant Request for a Juneteenth Celebration Event (Staff Contact: Renee Lorentzen, Recreation and Community Services Director, 408-586-3409) Recommendation: Approve a Milpitas Arts and Culture in-kind grant request from Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association for a Juneteenth Celebration Event on June 20, 2026.
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
13. Approve Increase to the Milpitas Assistance Program (MAP) Water Utilities Bill Subsidy Amount (Staff Contact: Renee Lorentzen, Recreation and Community Services Director, 408-586-3409) Recommendation: Approve an increase to the Milpitas Assistance Program (MAP) Water Utilities Bill Subsidy Amount.
LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT SERVICES
14. Adopt a Resolution Appointing a Permanent City Attorney (Staff Contact: Jared Hernandez, Acting City Manager, 408-586-3059)
Recommendation: (1) Adopt a resolution to appoint Christian M. Curtis as City Attorney; (2) Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an employment agreement on behalf of the City; and (3) Authorize the Acting City Manager, or designee, to take such other actions as necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose of this appointment.
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
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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.
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