City of Santa Clara
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Call and Notice of Special Meeting of the
City Council and Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board
Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code §54956 (“The Brown Act”) and Section 708 of the Santa Clara City Charter, the Mayor calls for a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clara and the GOverning Board of the Stadium Authority, to commence and convene on March 4, 2025, at 5:30 pm for a Special Meeting to be held virtually and in the City Hall Council Chambers located in the East Wing of City Hall at 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, California, to consider the following matter(s) and to potentially take action with respect to them.
Closed Session - 5:30 PM | Special Joint City Council/Stadium Authority Board Meeting (No earlier than 6:30 p.m.)
5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor Gillmor called the Closed Session to order at 5:35 PM.
Roll Call
Councilmember Albert Gonzalez, Councilmember Raj Chahal, Councilmember Karen Hardy, Councilmember Kevin Park,
Councilmember Suds Jain, Vice Mayor Kelly Cox, and Mayor Lisa M.
Gillmor
Present: 7 -
1.A 25-310
Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(e)(3) - Exposure to litigation Number of potential cases: 1
Facts and Circumstances: Claim of Deanna J. Santana (attached)
1.B 25-129
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Gov’t Code § 54956.9(d)(2),(e)(3) - Exposure to litigation Number of potential cases: 1
Facts and Circumstances:
March 8, 2024 letter from Thomas Mayhew, Esq. of Farella Braun & Martel, concerning the City’s Housing Element (attached)
Public Comment
Brian Darby
Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
Mayor Gillmor adjourned into Closed Session at 5:37 PM.
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SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING (NO EARLIER THAN 6:30 P.M.)
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor/Chair Gillmor called the special meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Council/Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council/Boardmember Hardy recited the Statement of Values.
Roll Call
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimentel recited the AB23 announcement and Statement of Behavioral Standards.
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimentel also noted that any registered Lobbyist speaking during the Public Meeting will need to identify themselves and whom they represent.
Council/Boardmember Albert Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Raj Chahal, Council/Boardmember Karen Hardy, Council/Boardmember Kevin Park, Council/Boardmember Suds Jain, Vice Mayor/Chair Kelly Cox, and Mayor/Chair Lisa M. Gillmor
Present: 7 -
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
City Attorney Googins reported that there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
None.
STUDY SESSION
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2.A 25-263 Study Session: Discussion of the Proposed Santa Clara Stadium Authority Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating, Debt Service and Capital Budget and Stadium Authority Budget, Compliance and Management Policies, and Marketing Plan (Continued from February 25, 2025)
Recommendation:
Review and provide input, or possible Board action, on the Proposed Santa Clara Stadium Authority Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Budget, Proposed Stadium Authority Budget, Compliance and Management Policies, and 2025 Levi’s Stadium Events Marketing Plan.
Executive Director Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Treasurer Lee and Assistant City Manager Baker who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the Proposed Santa Clara Stadium Authority FY 2025/26 Budget, Compliance and Management Policies and Marketing Plan.
Board
questions followed.
Treasurer Lee, Executive Director Grogan, Assistant City Manager Baker, and Stadium Authority Counsel Googins addressed Board questions.
Alex Acton (Director of Finance, San Francisco 49ers) disclosed that he is a registered lobbyist and addressed Board questions.
Public Comments: None.
Executive Director Grogan noted that this item will return to the Board at the next meeting on March 11, 2025.
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2.B 25-132 Study Session and Update on the Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision Study Recommendation: Note and File Study Session Report and provide any feedback on the draft Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision Study.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Assistant Director of Public Works Liw who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision Study Update.
Council questions followed.
Assistant Director of Public Works Liw addressed Council questions.
Council discussion ensued.
Public Comments: Gavin Achtemeier
Harry Neil
Betsy Megas
Brian Darby
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Park, to note and file the Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision Study Update.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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GENERAL BUSINESS
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3. 25-1230 Action on Resolutions Accepting the De La Cruz Boulevard, Lick Mill Boulevard, and Scott Boulevard Bikeway Planning Study, Selecting Preferred Design Concepts and, as Appropriate, Taking Related Actions Regarding Parking and Curb Modifications
Recommendation:
Alternative 1, 2c, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6e, and 7
1. Adopt a
resolution accepting the De La Cruz Boulevard, Lick Mill Boulevard, and Scott Boulevard Bikeway Improvements Planning Study;
2c. Approve Corridor Concept - Two Lanes, Buffered and Parking Protected Bike Lanes, Center Turn Lane, Parking on Both Sides for De La Cruz Boulevard between Montague Expressway and W. Trimble Road;
3b. Approve Corridor Concept - Two Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes, Parking on Both Sides for Lick Mill Boulevard between Tasman Drive and Montague Expressway;
4b. Approve Corridor Concept - Four/Five Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes for Scott Boulevard between Arques Avenue and Martin Avenue; 5b. Approve Corridor Concept - Four Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes for Scott Boulevard between Martin Avenue and Monroe Street;
6e. Approve Corridor Concept - Two Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes, Parking on Both Sides for Scott Boulevard between Monroe Street and Saratoga Avenue;
7. Adopt a resolution establishing no parking zones on De La Cruz Boulevard between Montague Expressway and West Trimble Road, Lick Mill Boulevard between Tasman Drive and Montague Expressway, and Scott Boulevard between Monroe Street and Saratoga Avenue as necessary to implement the approved plans.
Councilmember Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Cox, and Councilmember Chahal noted that they will recuse themselves from this item due to a conflict of interest as they live near the subject locations and left the meeting at 9:31 PM.
Mayor Gillmor called for a recess at 9:31 PM and reconvened the meeting at 9:41 PM.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Assistant Director of Public Works Liw who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the De La Cruz Boulevard, Lick Mill Boulevard, and Scott Boulevard Bikeway Planning Study.
Council questions followed.
Assistant Director of Public Works Liw addressed Council questions.
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Public Comments: Gain Achtemeier
Kevin Kwan
Vivian Shults
Kevin Keller
Harry Neil
Elango Cheran
Michelle Merrill
Hesham Ismail
Mikael
Betsy Megas
Public Speaker
Diane Harrison (E-comment)
Council comments and questions ensued.
City Manager Grogan addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Jain, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 25-9420 accepting the De La Cruz Boulevard, Lick Mill Boulevard, and Scott Boulevard Bikeway Improvements Planning Study; (2) approve Corridor Concept - Two Lanes, Buffered and Parking Protected Bike Lanes, Center Turn Lane, Parking on Both Sides for De La Cruz Boulevard between Montague Expressway and West Trimble Road; (3)
approve Corridor Concept - Two Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes, Parking on Both Sides for Lick Mill Boulevard between Tasman Drive and Montague Expressway; (4) approve Corridor Concept - Four/Five Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes for Scott Boulevard between Arques Avenue and Martin Avenue; (5) approve Corridor Concept - Four Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes for Scott Boulevard between Martin Avenue and Monroe Street; (6) approve Corridor Concept - Two Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes, Parking on Both Sides for Scott Boulevard between Monroe Street and Saratoga Avenue; (7) adopt Resolution No. 25-9421 establishing no parking zones on De La Cruz Boulevard between Montague Expressway and West Trimble Road, Lick Mill Boulevard between Tasman Drive and Montague Expressway, and Scott Boulevard between Monroe Street and Saratoga Avenue as necessary to implement the approved plans; and (8) direct staff to come back with a policy that focuses on bike lanes and addresses the operational matter related to their implementation and maintenance at the earliest date possible.
Aye: Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, and Mayor Gillmor
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Recused: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, and Vice Mayor Cox
3 -
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:31 PM.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Jain, second by Council/Boardmember Hardy, to adjourn the meeting.
Aye: 4 -
Absent:
Council/Boardmember Hardy, Council/Boardmember Park, Council/ Boardmember Jain, and Mayor/Chair Gillmor
Council/Boardmember Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Chahal, and Vice Mayor/Chair Cox
3 -
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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