August 3, 2026 Milpitas City Council Agenda Page 1
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MILPITAS
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 455 E. CALAVERAS BLVD, MILPITAS, CA 5:30 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the public may provide oral public comment in person during the City Council meeting or remotely via Zoom.
Individual speakers are generally limited to three (3) minutes or less, as determined by the Mayor. Members of the public may provide one comment per agenda item and one comment during General Public Comment. Written comments may be submitted by email to [email protected]. To participate via Zoom, please register at:
https://ci-milpitas-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IDgv0p-SRhyVBjt9xaN96Q 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.
For complete information about attending meetings, providing public comment, remote participation, language access services, accessibility accommodations, and viewing options, visit: https://www.milpitas.gov/1443/Participating-in-City- Council-Meetings
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.
August 3, 2026 Milpitas City Council Agenda Page 2
CALL MEETING TO ORDER by Mayor and ROLL CALL by City Clerk (5:30 PM)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC FORUM
Members of the public are invited to speak on items listed on today’s agenda only. 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.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
READING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Adopt a Resolution Submitting the City of Milpitas Business Tax Modernization Measure to the Voters at the November 3, 2026 General Election and Reiterating the Request that the Election be Consolidated with Other Elections Held on that Date and Taking Certain Related Actions (Staff Contact: Madison Nguyen, Interim Economic Development Director, 408-586-3046; and Jeannie Young, Senior Special Projects Associate, 408-586-3007) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution by a 4/5 vote calling for the placement of a General Tax Measure on the Ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election for submission to the qualified voters of an Ordinance of the City of Milpitas repealing Title III, Chapter 1 (“Business Licenses”) of the Milpitas Municipal Code and adding Title III, Chapter 10 (“Business Tax”) to modernize and modify the method of levying the City’s business tax; requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara to consolidate the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election on that date and taking certain related actions.
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)
APPLY TO SERVE ON A CITY COMMISSION
Commission application forms are available online at www.milpitas.gov or at Milpitas City Hall.
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