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5:30 PM STUDY SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor Gillmor called the Study Session to order at 5:34 PM.
Confirmation of Quorum
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel confirmed a quorum.
1.A 25-271 Study Session to review Proposed FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Biennial Operating Budget and FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program Budget Changes
Recommendation: Review and provide input on the Proposed FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27
1.B 25-477
Biennial Operating Budget and FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program Amendments.
City Manager Grogan made some opening comments and introduced Director of Finance Lee who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the proposed FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Biennial Operating Budget and FY 2025/26 Capital Budget changes.
Councilmember Park joined the meeting at 6:02 PM.
Council comments and questions followed.
Public Comment: Ben
Study Session: City Council Roles and Responsibilities In Connection with the Issuance of Measure I General Obligation Infrastructure Bonds Recommendation: Receive the presentations, ask questions, and discuss Council responsibilities related to the Measure I general obligation bond issuance process.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Scott Ferguson (Bond Counsel, Jones Hall) who provided a Powerpoint presentation on responsibilities of Councilmembers regarding bond issuance.
Council comments and questions followed.
Public Comment: None.
Scott Ferguson (Bond Counsel, Jones Hall) addressed Council questions.
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7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING Call to Order in Council Chambers
Mayor/Chair Gillmor called the regular meeting to order at 7:15 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
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CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
Brian Doyle requested a reconsideration of Item 6 regarding an Event Services Agreement with Fanatics Retail Group Concessions, LLC from the May 13, 2025 City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board meeting.
Brian Darby spoke in favor of further analysis of any conflict of interests regarding the Event Services Agreement with Fanatics Retail Group Concessions, LLC.
A motion was made by Boardmember Hardy, seconded by
Boardmember Gonzalez, to refer the Event Services Agreement with Fanatics Retail Group Concessions, LLC to Stadium Authority Counsel for analysis of any conflict of interests.
Aye:
Boardmember Gonzalez, Boardmember Chahal, Boardmember
Hardy, Boardmember Park, Boardmember Jain, Vice Chair Cox, and Chair Gillmor
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2.A 25-591
2.B 25-573
2.C 25-467
2.D 25-518
Recognition of Superintendent Dr. Gary Waddell in Honor of his Retirement from the Santa Clara Unified School District
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, recognized Dr. Gary Waddell (Superintendent, Santa Clara Unified School District) in honor of his retirement from the Santa Clara Unified School District.
Dr. Gary Waddell (Superintendent, Santa Clara Unified School District) accepted the commendation and provided some remarks.
Council comments followed.
Recognition of the Recipients of the Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures Scholarship Program in Partnership with Mission College Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, recognized the recipients of the Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures Scholarship Program.
Acting Chief Electric Utility Officer Procos and Dr. Tara Hardinge (Professor, Mission College) provided some remarks.
Proclamation of May 2025 National Foster Care and Resource Parent Awareness Month
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed May 2025 as National Foster Care and Resource Parent Awareness Month.
Quyen Vo (County of Santa Clara Department of Family and Children's Services) and Helen Wang (Foster Parent) accepted the proclamation and provided some remarks.
Proclamation of May 2025 as Historic Preservation Month - Harnessing the Power of Place
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed May 2025 as Historic Preservation Month.
Historical and Landmarks Commission Chair Leung accepted the proclamation and provided some remarks.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Proclamation of May 2025 as Affordable Housing Month and Recognition of SV @ Home for organizing educational events throughout Santa Clara County to raise awareness and to ensure everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable home.
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed May 2025 as Affordable Housing Month and recognized SV@Home for organizing educational events throughout County of Santa Clara.
Director of Community Development Hamid and Revalit Konduru (Policy and Research Associate, SV@Home) accepted the
proclamation and provided some remarks.
Public Comment: Harry Neil
Jennifer Shearin
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.A 25-611
Action on the May 6, 2025 Special City Council Meeting Minutes and May 9, 2025 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting minutes of the May 6, 2025 Special City Council Meeting and May 9, 2025 Special City Council Meeting.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to approve the meeting minutes of the May 6, 2025 Special City Council Meeting and May 9, 2025 Special City Council Meeting.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.B 25-10 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Board of Library Trustees - April 7, 2025
Cultural Commission - April 7, 2025
Parks & Recreation Commission - April 14, 2025
Youth Commission - April 8, 2025
Planning Commission - April 16, 2025
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to note and file the minutes of: Board of Library Trustees - April 7, 2025, Cultural Commission - April 7, 2025, Parks & Recreation Commission - April 14, 2025, Youth Commission -
April 8, 2025, and Planning Commission - April 16, 2025.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.C 25-537 Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for March 2025 and Approve the Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation: 1. Note
and file the Monthly Financial Status Report and Monthly Investment Report for March 2025 as presented; and
2. Approve the
FY 2024/25 Budget Amendments in the following funds
(as detailed in the Fiscal Impact Section of the staff report and Attachment 3 to the staff report):
a) General Fund: recognition of wildland reimbursements for the Fire Department; funding for a Downtown Precise Plan consulting agreement and increased costs associated with the Financial Rate Assistance Program offset by a decrease in the Budget Stabilization Reserve with a net impact of $237,520;
b) Building Development Services Fund: State reimbursements for the California Automated Permit Processing program with a net impact of $21,431;
c) Developer Traffic Payments Fund: FY 2023/24 year-end reconciliation with a net impact of $260,410;
d) Expendable Trust Fund: recognition of revenues from other agencies for City services to SVACA with a net impact of $123,000;
e) General Government Capital Fund: State reimbursements for the California Automated Permit Processing program with a net impact of $11,574;
f) Housing and Urban Developer Fund: program income estimate adjustments and reallocations consistent with the 2024/25 CDBG Annual Action Plan with a net impact of $224,000;
g) Sewer Utility Fund: transfer to the Special Liability Insurance Fund reimbursing for a settlement agreement with a net impact of $0; h) Solid Waste Fund: transfer from the General Fund for the City’s Financial Rate Assistance Program with a net impact of $67,200; and
i) Special Liability Insurance Fund: transfer from the Sewer Utility Fund to replenish the Reserve for Future Claims with a net impact of $877,287.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to (1) note and file the Monthly Financial Status Report and Monthly Investment Report for March 2025 as presented; and (2) approve the FY 2024/25 Budget Amendments in the following funds: (a) General Fund: recognition of wildland reimbursements for the Fire Department; funding for a Downtown Precise Plan consulting agreement and increased costs associated with the Financial Rate Assistance Program offset by a decrease in the Budget Stabilization Reserve with a net impact of $237,520; (b) Building Development Services Fund: State reimbursements for the
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California Automated Permit Processing program with a net impact of $21,431; (c) Developer Traffic Payments Fund: FY 2023/24 year-end reconciliation with a net impact of $260,410; (d) Expendable Trust Fund: recognition of revenues from other agencies for City services to SVACA with a net impact of $123,000; (e)
General Government Capital Fund: State reimbursements for the California Automated Permit Processing program with a net impact of $11,574; (f) Housing and Urban Developer Fund: program income estimate adjustments and reallocations consistent with the 2024/25 CDBG Annual Action Plan with a net impact of $224,000; (g) Sewer Utility Fund: transfer to the Special Liability Insurance Fund reimbursing for a settlement agreement with a net impact of $0; (h) Solid Waste Fund: transfer from the General Fund for the City’s Financial Rate Assistance Program with a net impact of $67,200; and (i) Special Liability Insurance Fund: transfer from the Sewer Utility Fund to replenish the Reserve for Future Claims with a net impact of $877,287.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.D 25-80 Action on a Substation Agreement with Intel Corporation for the Expansion of the Juliette Substation and an Increase to the Allocation of the Energy Capacity
Recommendation:
1. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15302 (Class 3 - New Construction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Substation Agreement with Intel Corporation in connection with the expansion of the Juliette Substation and the allocation of energy capacity for Intel’s use at the property located at 3750 Juliette Lane in the City of Santa Clara in substantially the form presented and in a final form subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to take any action as necessary to implement and administer the Substation Agreement and negotiate and execute future amendments so long as any such amendment does not result in any increased costs to the City of Santa Clara, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to (1) determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15302 (Class 3 - New Construction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Substation Agreement with Intel Corporation in connection with the expansion of the Juliette Substation and the allocation of energy capacity for Intel’s use at the property located at 3750 Juliette Lane in the City of Santa Clara in substantially the form presented and in a final form subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (3) authorize the City Manager to take any action as necessary to implement and administer the Substation Agreement and negotiate and execute future amendments so long as any such amendment does not result in any increased costs to the City of Santa Clara, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.E 25-108 Action on Award of Contract for the 2025 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramps Project to Villalobos & Associates, Inc.
Recommendation: 1.
Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of California Code of Regulations;
2. Award the Public Works Contract for the 2025 Americans with Disabilities Act Curb Ramps Project to Villalobos & Associates, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $543,486, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents associated with, and necessary for the award, completion, and acceptance of this Project, in final forms approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders up to approximately 15 percent of the original contract price, or $81,523 for a total not to exceed amount of $625,009 in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to (1) determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of California Code of Regulations; (2) award the Public Works contract for the 2025 Americans with Disabilities Act Curb Ramps Project to Villalobos & Associates, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $543,486, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents associated with, and necessary for the award, completion, and acceptance of this Project, in final forms approved by the City Attorney; and (3) authorize the City Manager to execute change orders up to approximately 15 percent of the original contract price, or $81,523 for a total not to exceed amount of $625,009 in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.F 25-381 Action on Delegation of Authority to the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Western Systems Power Pool Renewable Energy Credit Transaction Confirmation with the Northern California Power Agency Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a Transaction Confirmation under the Western System Power Pool Agreement between the Northern California Power Agency and the City of Santa Clara for the sale of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) over a period of 10 years on the terms presented in this report and is subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the Transaction Confirmation and negotiate and execute future amendments, subject to the appropriation of funds and the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to (1) authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a Transaction Confirmation under the Western System Power Pool Agreement between the Northern California Power Agency and the City of Santa Clara for the sale of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) over a period of 10 years on the terms presented in this report and is subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the Transaction
Confirmation and negotiate and execute future amendments, subject to the appropriation of funds and the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.G 25-386 Action on Amendments to Agreement with Principal Bank for Investment Portfolio Custody Services to the City
Recommendation: 1.
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Principal Bank for Custody Services to increase compensation by $38,000 for a revised total maximum amount not-to-exceed $153,000 for the initial term of the Agreement to end on August 25, 2030, subject to the appropriation of funds and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to exercise options, by an amendment of the Agreement subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney, to extend the term of the Agreement for two additional years to August 25, 2032 and increase compensation by $45,000 for a revised total maximum amount not-to-exceed $198,000, subject to the appropriation of funds.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to (1) approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Principal Bank for Custody Services to increase compensation by $38,000 for a revised total maximum amount not-to-exceed $153,000 for the initial term of the Agreement to end on August 25, 2030, subject to the appropriation of funds and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (2) authorize the City Manager to exercise options, by an amendment of the Agreement subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney, to extend the term of the Agreement for two additional years to August 25, 2032 and increase compensation by $45,000 for a revised total maximum amount not-to-exceed $198,000, subject to the appropriation of funds.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.H 25-168 Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Revel Environmental Manufacturing, Inc. for Maintenance Services of Full Trash Capture Devices
Recommendation:
1. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of California Code of Regulations;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Revel Environmental Manufacturing, Inc. (Agreement) for the maintenance, data collection, reporting, and repair of Full Trash Capture devices to extend the term through June 30, 2030, and increase the maximum compensation by $1,105,267 for a revised not-to-exceed maximum compensation amount of $1,701,335, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the Agreement and to negotiate and execute future amendments to (a) add or delete services within their scope of services, (b) adjust future rates based on market conditions, and (c) make de minimis changes, subject to budget appropriations and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to (1) determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of California Code of Regulations; (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Revel Environmental Manufacturing, Inc.
(Agreement) for the maintenance, data collection, reporting, and repair of Full Trash Capture devices to extend the term through June 30, 2030, and increase the maximum compensation by $1,105,267 for a revised not-to-exceed maximum compensation amount of $1,701,335, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval by the City Attorney; and (3) authorize the City Manager to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the Agreement and to negotiate and execute future amendments to (a) add or delete services within their scope of services, (b) adjust future rates based on market conditions, and (c) make de minimis changes, subject to budget appropriations and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.I 25-249 Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Westwood Professional Services, Inc. for Design Professional Services for the Warburton Park Playground Rehabilitation Project
Recommendation:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Design Professional Services with Westwood Professional Services, Inc. for the Warburton Park Playground Rehabilitation Project in the amount not-to-exceed $558,945 in a final form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to make minor modifications, including time extensions, to the Agreement, if needed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to (1) approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Design Professional Services with Westwood Professional Services, Inc. for the Warburton Park Playground Rehabilitation Project in the amount not-to-exceed $558,945 in a final form approved by the City Attorney; and (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to make minor modifications, including time extensions, to the Agreement, if needed.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.J 25-337
Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with Unisys Corporation for Information Technology Outsourcing Services Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with Unisys Corporation for Information Technology Outsourcing Services to increase the maximum compensation by $4,359,478, for a revised not to exceed total amount of $74,363,020. and to extend the term of the agreement for an additional six months through December 31, 2025, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement with Unisys Corporation for Information Technology Outsourcing Services to increase the maximum compensation by $4,359,478, for a revised not to exceed total amount of $74,363,020. and to extend the term of the agreement for an additional six months through December 31, 2025, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.K 25-427
Action on a Resolution Accepting the Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision Study
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution accepting the Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision Study and directing staff to work collaboratively through the intra-jurisdictional working group to continue to study, develop, find funding, and implement the recommendations included in the Vision Study as directed by the City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to adopt Resolution No. 25-9445 accepting the Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision Study and directing staff to work collaboratively through the intra-jurisdictional working group to continue to study, develop, find funding, and implement the recommendations included in the Vision Study as directed by the City Council.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.L 25-479 Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for Public Works at 950 George Street, 2700 Mission College Boulevard, 5200 & 5450 Great America Parkway, 4655 Old Ironsides Drive, 4950 Patrick Henry Drive, and 2201 Tasman Drive
Recommendation:
1. Determine that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and
2. Declare and determine in accordance with Section 1310 of the City Charter that the public works located at 950 George Street, 2700 Mission College Boulevard, 5200 & 5450 Great America Parkway, 4655 Old Ironsides Drive, 4950 Patrick Henry Drive, and 2201 Tasman Drive are better performed by the City with its own employees based on the information set forth in this Report to Council and authorize the performance of these public works consistent with this authorization.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to (1) determine that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and (2) declare and determine in accordance with Section 1310 of the City Charter that the public works located at 950 George Street, 2700 Mission College Boulevard, 5200 & 5450 Great America Parkway, 4655 Old Ironsides Drive, 4950 Patrick Henry Drive, and 2201 Tasman Drive are better performed by the City with its own employees based on the information set forth in this Report to Council and authorize the performance of these public works consistent with this
authorization.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.M 25-613 Action to Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2067 in Compliance with Measure R, Authorizing the Substantial Building, Construction, Reconstruction and/or Development of Warburton Park in Accordance with the Warburton Park Master Plan Update
Recommendation:
Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2067 in compliance with Measure R, authorizing the substantial building, construction, reconstruction and/or development of Warburton Park in accordance with the Warburton Park Master Plan Update.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2067 in compliance with Measure R, authorizing the substantial building, construction, reconstruction and/or development of Warburton Park in accordance with the Warburton Park Master Plan Update.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
None.
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Public Speaker spoke against the water rate increase.
Brian Darby spoke about the future of humanity.
Susan Hinton spoke regarding plastic pollution.
Oshi spoke regarding the death of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington, DC.
Satish "Sunny" Chandra spoke regarding the death of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington, DC.
Maria
spoke against racism and discrimination.
Mark Kelsey encouraged Council to provide funding and adopt policies for historic preservation.
Linda spoke regarding Jews and Israel.
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4. 25-113 Public Hearing: Action on a Resolution Setting Rates for Overall Solid Waste Service and Annual Clean-up Campaign in the Exclusive Franchise Area
Recommendation:
Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution setting the overall rates to be charged to rate payers for the collection and disposal of garbage, refuse, yard trimmings, recycling, and annual Clean-up Campaign in the exclusive franchise area, effective for the utility bills issued for services rendered on and after July 1, 2025.
Mayor Gillmor opened the public hearing.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Deputy Director of Public Works Staub who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the adoption of a resolution setting rates for overall solid waste services and annual clean-up campaign in the exclusive franchise area.
Council questions followed.
Deputy Director of Public Works Staub addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: Public speaker
Linda
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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Assistant City Clerk Pimentel noted that the City Clerk's Office received twelve written protests which is not a majority of the identified parcel owners subject to the fee; therefore, the protest did not constitute a majority protest under Proposition 218.
Council discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Gonazlez, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 25-9446 setting the overall rates to be charged to rate payers for the collection and disposal of garbage, refuse, yard trimmings, recycling, and annual Clean-up Campaign in the exclusive franchise area, effective for the utility bills issued for services rendered on and after July 1, 2025 and (2) conduct a campaign to educate residents on smaller bins.
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5. 25-608 Public Hearing: Action on a General Plan Amendment to Remove the Lawrence Station Phase II, Central Expressway, and De La Cruz Focus Areas
Recommendation:
Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution to Amend the General Plan to remove the Lawrence Station Phase II, Central Expressway and De La Cruz Focus Areas and make associated text edits.
Mayor Gillmor opened the public hearing.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Director of Community Development Hamid who provided a
Powerpoint presentation on a General Plan Amendment to remove the Lawrence Station Phase II, Central Expressway, and De La Cruz Focus Areas.
Council questions followed.
City Manager Grogan and Director of Community Development Hamid addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Chahal,
seconded by Councilmember Jain, to adopt a resolution to amend the General Plan to remove the De La Cruz Focus Areas and make associated text edits.
The motion failed.
Aye: Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, and Councilmember Jain
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Nay: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Hardy, to adopt Resolution No. 25-9447 amending the General Plan to remove the Lawrence Station Phase II, Central Expressway and De La Cruz Focus Areas and make associated text edits.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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Nay: Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, and Councilmember Jain
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6. 25-480
Public Hearing: Action to Waive First Reading and Introduce the Second Zoning Code “Cleanup” Ordinance Updating the City’s Wireless Facilities Regulations for Consistency With Federal Law; Updating the Density Bonus Provisions to Incorporate Recent Changes to the Government Code; Revising Reasonable Accommodation Requirements to Implement the Housing Element; and Making Other Minor Changes
Recommendation:
Waive First Reading and Introduce the 2nd Zoning Code cleanup ordinance in the form presented.
Mayor Gillmor opened the public hearing.
Director of Community Development Hamid provided a Powerpoint presentation on the zoning code cleanup.
Council questions followed.
Director of Community Development Hamid addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: None.
Council discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to waive the first reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2077 making cleanup amendments to the Zoning Code.
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7. 25-516 Action to Appoint the Bond Compliance Oversight Committee Members (Chosen by Lottery), Approve the Committee Bylaws, and Determine the Role of the Alternate Committee Members
Recommendation:
1. Appoint the Bond Compliance Oversight Committee Members and Alternate Members Selected by lottery on May 7, 2025 in accordance with Measure I requirements.
2. Determine the Role of the Alternate Member for the Bond Compliance Oversight Committee
3. Approve the Bylaws of the Bond Compliance Oversight Committee Members including the Role of the Alternate Member in substantially the form presented, with such modifications as the City Council may deem necessary and appropriate, in a final form approved by the City Attorney.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Assistant City Manager Klotz who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the action to appoint the Bond Compliance Oversight Committee Members, approve the committee bylaws, and determine the role of the Alternate Committee Members.
Council questions followed.
Assistant City Manager Klotz, City Attorney Googins, and City Clerk O'Keefe addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to (1) appoint the Bond Compliance Oversight Committee Members and Alternate Members selected by lottery on May 7, 2025 in accordance with Measure I requirements; (2) determine the role of the Alternate Member for the Bond Compliance Oversight Committee as an Active Alternate Member; (3) approve the Bylaws of the Bond Compliance Oversight Committee Members including the Role of the Alternate Member in substantially the form presented, with such modifications as the City Council may deem necessary and appropriate, in a final form approved by the City Attorney.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS Councilmember Jain noted that he attended a special meeting of the Northern California Power Agency meeting in Roseville.
Councilmember Hardy noted that she will not attend the Special City Council Meeting on May 29, 2025.
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ADJOURNMENT
City Manager Grogan introduced the new Director of Water and Sewer Utilities Ramirez.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:11 PM in memory of Ray Hashimoto.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Park, seconded by Council/Boardmember Hardy, to adjourn the meeting.
Aye: 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
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25-647 Post Meeting Material
The next special meeting is on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in the Fire Training Center at Fire Station #2.
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