5:30 PM Hybrid Meeting
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1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
06/10/2025
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes of the
Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board
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5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
25-729 Ecomments
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor Gillmor called the Closed Session to order at 5:35 PM.
Confirmation of Quorum
Deputy City Clerk Nguyen confirmed a quorum.
1. 25-556 Public Employee Performance Evaluation (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney
Public Comment
None.
Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
Mayor Gillmor
adjourned into Closed Session at 5:37 PM.
7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor/Chair Gillmor called the regular meeting to order at 7:10 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Council/Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council/Boardmember Hardy recited the Statement of Values
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Roll Call
Deputy City Clerk Nguyen recited the AB23 announcement and Statement of Behavioral Standards.
Deputy City Clerk Nguyen also noted that any registered Lobbyist speaking during the Public Meeting will need to identify themselves and whom they represent.
Mayor/Chair Gillmor requested a moment of silence in remembrance of Craig Connelly (Coach, Santa Clara Lions Pop Warner Football Club).
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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REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
Mayor Gillmor reported that there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
None.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
2.A 25-316 Proclamation of June 2025 as Pride Month in the City of Santa Clara Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed June 2025 as Pride Month.
Sera Fernando (Manager, County of Santa Clara Office of LGBTQ Affairs) accepted the proclamation and provided some remarks.
2.B 25-450 Proclamation of June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth in the City of Santa Clara Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth.
Winston Ashby (Director, PARTI Program) accepted the proclamation and provided some remarks.
Council comments followed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor/Chair Cox
noted that she will recuse herself from Item 3.G
regarding Action to Establish a Silicon Valley Power Scholarship - Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures (SVPSF) Post-baccalaureate Fellowship and to Delegate Authority to the City Manager to Negotiate a Final Grant Agreement with Santa Clara University due to a conflict of interest with her employment at Santa Clara University.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Gonzalez, seconded by Council/Boardmember Chahal, to approve the Consent Calendar (except Item 3.G).
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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3.A 25-699 Action on the May 13, 2025 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes, May 20, 2025 Joint Special Meeting of the City Council & Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 27, 2025 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes, May 29, 2025 Special City Council Meeting Minutes, and May 29, 2025 Special City Council and Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes.
Recommendation:
Approve the May 13, 2025 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes, May 20, 2025 Joint Special Meeting of the City Council & Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 27, 2025 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes, May 29, 2025 Special City Council Meeting Minutes, and May 29, 2025 Special City Council and Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to approve the May 13, 2025 Joint City
Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes, May 20, 2025 Joint Special
Meeting of the City Council & Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 27, 2025 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes, May 29, 2025 Special City Council Meeting Minutes, and May 29, 2025 Special City Council and Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes.
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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3.B 25-11 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of the Governance and Ethics Committee Special Meeting - May 1, 2025
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to note and file the Minutes of the Governance and Ethics Committee Special Meeting - May 1, 2025
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.C 25-568
Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period April 12, 2025 - May 9, 2025
Recommendation:
Approve the list of Bills and Claims for April 12, 2025 - May 9, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to approve the list of Bills and Claims for April 12, 2025 - May 9, 2025.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.D 25-387
Action on Amendments to Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank for Banking Services to the City
Recommendation:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the General Banking Services Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. to add Digital Bill Payment services on the terms and in substantially the form presented, in a final form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to exercise one additional five-year option to extend the term of the Agreement through December 15, 2035.
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 General Banking Services Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. to add Digital Bill Payment services on the terms and in substantially the form presented, in a final form approved by the City Attorney; and (2) authorize the City Manager to exercise one additional five-year option to extend the term of the Agreement through December 15, 2035.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.E 25-612 Approve a Resolution with Revisions to the Personnel & Salary Resolution to Update Sections related to Sick Leave and Military Leave to Reflect and Clarify Current City Practices.
Recommendation:
Approve a Resolution in the form presented with revisions to the Personnel & Salary Resolution to update and revise the sections related to Sick Leave and Military Leave to reflect and clarify current City practices.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to adopt Resolution No. 25-9448 in the form presented with revisions to the Personnel & Salary Resolution to update and revise the sections related to Sick Leave and Military Leave to reflect and clarify current City practices.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.F 25-330
Action on a Resolution Adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Homestead Substation Rebuild Project
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Homestead Substation Rebuild Project.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to adopt Resolution No. 25-9449 adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Homestead Substation Rebuild Project.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.G 25-636 Action to Establish a Silicon Valley Power Scholarship - Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures (SVPSF) Post-baccalaureate Fellowship and to Delegate Authority to the City Manager to Negotiate a Final Grant Agreement with Santa Clara University
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Santa Clara University Grant Agreement to establish the Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures Post-baccalaureate Fellowship with a City of Santa Clara funding obligation of $138,720 over two years, in substantially the form presented, and a final form approved by the City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to (a) extend the Grant Agreement for an additional two years with a City of Santa Clara funding obligation of an additional $138,720 with a 4% adjustment as set forth in the agreement; and (b) take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the Grant Agreement.
Vice Mayor Cox recused herself from this item due to a conflict of interest with her employment at Santa Clara University.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to (1) authorize the City Manager to execute the Santa Clara University Grant Agreement to establish the Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures Post-baccalaureate Fellowship with a City of Santa Clara funding obligation of $138,720 over two years, in substantially the form presented, and a final form approved by the City Attorney; and (2) authorize the City Manager to (a) extend the Grant Agreement for an additional two years with a City of Santa Clara funding obligation of an additional $138,720 with a 4% adjustment as set forth in the agreement; and (b) take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the Grant Agreement.
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3.H 25-81 Action to Authorize the City Manager to Issue Purchase Orders and Negotiate and Execute an Agreement for Services with ZOM Inc., (Doing Business as Eagle Security Service) to Provide As-Needed Services of Physical Access Control Systems for Silicon Valley Power Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to issue purchase orders to and negotiate and execute an agreement with ZOM Inc., doing business as Eagle Security Service (Agreement), to provide as-needed Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) services or other services for Silicon Valley Power for a term starting on June 1, 2025, and ending on May 31, 2029, with a maximum compensation of $1,000,000, to be funded by the Electric Utility Fund, 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 Agreement, and to negotiate and execute amendments to the Agreement to: (a) add or delete services consistent with the scope of services, (b) adjust future rates based on market conditions, (c) extend the term by up to five additional years through May 31, 2034, (d) make de minimis changes, and (e) increase the maximum compensation by up to $1,000,000 for a total maximum compensation of $2,000,000 over the nine-year term, 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 (1) authorize the City Manager or designee to issue purchase orders to and negotiate and execute an agreement with ZOM Inc., doing business as Eagle Security Service (Agreement), to provide as-needed Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) services or other services for Silicon Valley Power for a term starting on June 1, 2025, and ending on May 31, 2029, with a maximum compensation of $1,000,000, to be funded by the Electric Utility Fund, 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 Agreement, and to negotiate and execute amendments to the Agreement to: (a) add or delete services consistent with the scope of services, (b) adjust future rates based on market conditions, (c) extend the term by up to five additional years through May 31, 2034, (d) make de minimis changes, and (e) increase the maximum compensation by up to $1,000,000 for a total maximum
compensation of $2,000,000 over the nine-year term, 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.I 25-521
Action to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Agreements and Purchase Orders with CMMS Data Group, Inc. (CDG) for MVP Plan Computerized Maintenance Management Software Related to Silicon Valley Power Operations
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to issue purchase orders and to negotiate and executed agreements or amendments with CMMS Data Group, Inc. for MVP Plant Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and associated services for a maximum compensation of $900,000 for the period between January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2031, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any actions necessary to implement and administer the purchase orders or agreements, including negotiating and executing amendment(s) to (a) add or delete services associated with the 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) authorize the City Manager or designee to issue purchase orders and to negotiate and execute agreements or amendments with CMMS Data Group, Inc. for MVP Plant Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and associated services for a maximum compensation of $900,000 for the period between January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2031, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to take any actions necessary to implement and administer the purchase orders or agreements, including negotiating and executing amendment(s) to (a) add or delete services associated with the 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.J 25-638 Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., for Third Party Administrator (TPA) Services in Support of the City's Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Program Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. for third-party administration services supporting the City’s Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Program to extend the term by three years through June 30, 2028 and increase the maximum compensation by $1,289,078 for a revised total not-to-exceed compensation amount of $3,143,657, 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 agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. for third-party administration services supporting the City’s Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Program to extend the term by three years through June 30, 2028 and increase the maximum compensation by
$1,289,078 for a revised total not-to-exceed compensation amount of $3,143,657, subject to the appropriation of funds 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.K 25-650
Action to Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2077, 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 Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2077, the Second Zoning Code “Cleanup” Ordinance
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2077, the Second Zoning Code “Cleanup” Ordinance
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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4. 25-578 Action on Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for the Month of April 2025 Recommendation: Approve the list of Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for April 2025.
A motion was made by Boardmember Gonzalez, seconded by
Boardmember Chahal, to approve the list of Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for April 2025.
Aye:
Boardmember Gonzalez, Boardmember Chahal, Boardmember
Hardy, Boardmember Park, Boardmember Jain, Vice Chair Cox, and Chair Gillmor
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Susan Hinton spoke regarding plastic pollution.
Howard Gibbins spoke regarding upcoming events in the City of Santa Clara and a past event celebrating former Councilmember Debi Davis.
Linda requested a street sign near Monroe Street and Lawrence Expressway.
25-728 Post Meeting Material
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
None.
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
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5. 25-57 Public Hearing: Action on Resolutions Approving Water, Sewer and Recycled Water Amended Rates to be Effective July 1, 2025 Recommendation: Alternative 1: Conduct a public hearing, tabulate protest votes, and if less than a majority protest is tabulated, Adopt the Proposed Resolutions Establishing the Water Rate Schedule 2025-01, Recycled Water Rate Schedule 2025-02 and Sewer Rate Schedule S-25, with Increases in Rates as Indicated in the Schedules
Mayor Gillmor opened Public Hearing.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Adil Aly and Director of Water and Sewer Utilities Welling who provided a Powerpoint presentation on Water, Sewer, and Recycles Water Amended Rates.
Council questions followed.
Director of Water and Sewer Utilities Welling and Tom Francis (Water Resources Manager, Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency) addressed Council questions
Deputy Clerk Nguyen noted that the City Clerk's Office received 13 written protests for water rate increase and 14 written protests for sewer rate increase 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 Jain, 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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A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to adopt (1) Resolution No. 25-9450 establishing the Water Rate Schedule 2025-01, and Recycled Water Rate Schedule 2025-02; and (2) Resolution No. 25-9451 establishing the Sewer Rate Schedule S-25, with increases in rates as indicated in the schedules.
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Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, took this opportunity to present a commendation to Director of Water and Sewer Utilities Welling for his service to the City of Santa Clara.
Director of Water and Sewer Utilities Welling accepted the commendation and provided some remarks.
6. 25-642 Report on City Vacancies and Recruitment Efforts, Pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561
Recommendation: Note and File the Report on City Vacancies and Recruitment Efforts, Pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Deputy Director of Human Resources Lancaster who provided a Powerpoint presentation on vacancies and recruitment.
Council questions followed.
City Manager Grogan and Deputy Director of Human Resources Lancaster addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: Jeevan Valath
Leslie Loretto
Jeremy Schmidt
Council discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Jain, to note and file the Report on City Vacancies and Recruitment Efforts, pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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7. 25-272 Public Hearing: Action on the Adoption of the Proposed FY 2025/26 & FY 2026/27 Biennial Operating Budget and FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program Changes
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Proposed FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Biennial Operating Budget and FY 2025/26 Capital Budget changes, including the recommended revisions detailed in Attachment 3;
2. Approve the Appropriation Schedule for operating funds totaling $1,724,952,360 in FY 2025/26 and $1,557,721,778 in FY 2026/27 and the FY 2025/26 Appropriation Schedule for capital funds totaling $777,527,724 as detailed in Attachment 4;
3. Approve the Housing Authority FY 2025/26 expenditure budget of $459,878 and FY 2026/27 expenditure budget of $471,936 as presented in the Operating Budget;
4. Approve the Sports and Open Space Authority FY 2025/26 expenditure budget of $11,404 and FY 2026/27 expenditure budget of $11,612 as presented in the Operating Budget; and
5. Direct staff to bring forward recommended revisions to the Capital Projects Reserve funding target included the City’s Budget and Fiscal Policies informed by results of the Fiscal Sustainability Plan.
Mayor Gillmor opened the Public Hearing.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Director of Finance Lee who provided a Powerpoint presentation on Adoption of the Proposed Biennial Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Changes.
Council questions followed.
City Manager Grogan and Director of Finance Lee addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: Edward Strine
Council discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, 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 Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to (1) approve the Proposed FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Biennial Operating Budget and FY 2025/26 Capital Budget changes; (2) approve the Appropriation Schedule for operating funds totaling $1,724,952,360 in FY 2025/26 and $1,557,721,778 in FY 2026/27 and the FY 2025/26 Appropriation Schedule for capital funds totaling $777,527,724; (3) approve the Housing Authority FY 2025/26 expenditure budget of $459,878 and FY 2026/27 expenditure budget of $471,936 as presented in the Operating Budget; (4) approve the Sports and Open Space Authority FY 2025/26 expenditure budget of $11,404 and FY 2026/27 expenditure budget of $11,612 as presented in the Operating Budget; and (5) direct staff to bring forward recommended revisions to the Capital Projects Reserve funding target included the City’s Budget and Fiscal Policies informed by results of the Fiscal Sustainability Plan.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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Action Establishing the City's Fiscal Year 2025/26 Appropriations Limit of $697,292,626 Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution Establishing the City's Fiscal Year 2025/26 Appropriations Limit of $697,292,626 Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution.
Mayor Gillmor opened the Public Hearing.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Director of Finance Lee who provided a Powerpoint presentation on Adoption of the Proposed Biennial Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Changes.
Council questions followed.
City Manager Grogan and Director of Finance Lee addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: Edward Strine
Council discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to close the Public Hearing.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to adopt Resolution No. 25-9452 establishing the City's FY 2025/26 Appropriations Limit of $697,292,626 Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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9. 25-111
Public Hearing: Action on a Resolution Approving the Levy of Benefit Assessment upon the City of Santa Clara Parking Maintenance District No. 122 - Franklin Square
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the levy of benefit assessment upon the City of Santa Clara Parking Maintenance District No. 122 and approving, confirming, and adopting the Director’s Report for FY 2025/26.
Mayor Gillmor recused herself from this item due to a conflict of interest as her office is within the subject area.
Vice Mayor Cox opened the Public Hearing.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Director of Public Works Mobeck who provided a verbal presentation on the Levy of Benefit Assessment upon the City of Santa Clara Parking Maintenance District No. 122 - Franklin Square.
Council questions followed.
Director of Public Works Mobeck addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, and Vice Mayor Cox
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A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to adopt Resolution No. 25-9453 approving the levy of benefit assessment upon the City of Santa Clara Parking Maintenance District No. 122 and approving, confirming, and adopting the Director’s Report for FY 2025/26 and reserving the right to dissolve the Maintenance District at any time.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, and Vice Mayor Cox
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Vice Mayor/Chair Cox
called for a recess at 11:03 PM and
Mayor/Chair Gillmor reconvened the meeting at 11:42 PM.
10. 25-112 Public Hearing: Action on a Resolution Approving the Levy of Benefit Assessment Upon Maintenance District No. 183 - Santa Clara Convention Center Complex
Recommendation:
1. Declare that all the ballots sent to property owners within Maintenance District No. 183 have been received and counted and that a majority of property owners have approved the proposed levy of benefit assessment in accordance with Proposition 218; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the levy of benefit assessment upon the Santa Clara Convention Center Complex - Maintenance District No. 183, and approving, confirming, and adopting the Director’s Report for FY 2025/26.
Mayor Gillmor opened Public Hearing.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Director of Public Works Mobeck who provided a verbal
presentation on the Levy of Benefit Assessment Upon Maintenance District No. 183 - Santa Clara Convention Center Complex.
Council questions followed.
Director of Public Works Mobeck addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal,
Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember
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A motion was made by Councilmember Park, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) declare that all the ballots sent to property owners within Maintenance District No. 183 have been received and counted and that a majority of property owners have approved the proposed levy of benefit assessment in accordance with Proposition 218; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 25-
9454 approving the levy of benefit assessment upon the
Santa Clara Convention Center Complex - Maintenance District No. 183, and approving, confirming, and adopting the Director’s Report for FY 2025/26.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal,
Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember
Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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11. 25-401
Resolution Authorizing an Ad Valorem Tax Levy Based on a Debt Service Estimate to be Provided to Santa Clara County Respecting Unsold General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution Authorizing an Ad Valorem Tax Levy Based on a Debt Service Estimate to be Provided to Santa Clara County Respecting Unsold General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Mayor Gillmor requested that this item be continued to the next available meeting.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to continue this item to the June 24, 2025 City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal,
Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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Nay: 1 - Councilmember Jain
REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS Councilmember Jain noted that he visited Dallas Area Rapid Transit last week
Vice Mayor Cox announced the Cities Association annual picnic is tomorrow.
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CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Craig Connelly (Coach, Santa Clara Lions Pop Warner Football Club), Mildred McClintock (Resident), and Dane Mechlin (Chef) at 12:06 AM.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Park, seconded by Council/Boardmember Gonzalez, 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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The next special meeting is on Monday, June 16, 2025 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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MEETING DISCLOSURES
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