RESPONSE TO COUNCIL QUESTION
RE: November 4, 2025 AGENDA
Item 3.B 25-21: Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Question 1: My question is who is paying for the plaque?
2. 25-985 Public Hearing: Consideration of a Historical Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) (File No.
PLN25-00350) for 1458 Lexington Street
Response: The Historic Resources plaque is offered to the homeowners by the Commission and is funded through the Commission’s budget.
Item 3.D 25-1037: Action on the 3905 Freedom Circle Public Park Updated Schematic Design (Greystar Development)
Question 1: What is the neighborhood amenity space by the restrooms? How will it be used.
Response: The neighborhood amenity space near the restrooms is privately owned and maintained and not part of the public park. The space is envisioned to function as a bike repair shop or another neighborhood-serving amenity that would serve light refreshments. This area is intended for use by both residents and the general public.
Question 2: What are the hours of the restrooms?
Response: The restroom hours will mirror those of other City parks: 6:30 a.m. to one-half hour after sunset.
Question 3: Will there be public WiFi at this park?
Response: Public Wi-Fi is not planned for this park. It was constructed by the developer and dedicated to the City in fee title, and Wi-Fi is not a required condition for developer-constructed parks. If there is interest in providing Wi-Fi in City parks in the future, staff can explore it with the developer or through the City’s General Fund operating budget.
Item 4 25-1039: Action on the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2025
Question 1: Please have the report available to discuss some tables. This will be pretty much the same as I did for the annual report. I do want to discuss in detail the additional non-NFL ticket surcharge that will go to fund public safety for NFL games. Is the 1.5x overtime now in effect for NFL games?
Response: We will have the report ready to reference the tables. The payment of 2.0x for Police overtime was for NFL games only and the reduction to 1.5x overtime went into effect in September 28, 2025. The first few NFL games were paid at a 2.0x overtime rate. Information related to NFL games will appear in the 2nd Quarter Financial Status Report scheduled to be brought forward to the SCSA Board in December 2025.
2 Question 2: I see $635K and $606K for public safety in this latest report which is much higher than last year.
Versus (highest is $475K)
Why did non-NFL public safety costs go up so much?
Response: The cost of public safety costs for each non-NFL Event will vary based on the threat assessment developed for each event. This assessment will consider risks based on prior events at Levi’s Stadium, similar events at other venues, and known threats at the time of the event. The events in Q1 required a larger police deployment when compared to the events in last fiscal year.
3 Item 7 25-1126: Action on adoption of Resolution to establish the Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Committee) and appoint up to three City Councilmembers with one alternate to serve on the Committee.
Question 1: This committee was “modeled” after the NURC. How is staff and SCPD time accounted for and funded for both NURC and this new committee? I see for this agenda item: Any expenses associated with the Committee (noticing, hosting the meetings, etc.) will be charged to the Stadium Authority based on existing policies and practices
Response: The NURC is general fund supported, however, staff working on the Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee will allocate their time to the Stadium Authority.
Question 2: We recently changed the NURC model to include representatives from SCU. Did staff consider adding a representative from ManCo to this committee?
Response: Due to the structure of the ad hoc subcommittee, only City Council members are allowed on the committee board. While ManCo will not be on the board of the committee, they will have representation at the meetings.
Question 3: Is there enough bandwidth from SCPD to staff this committee and NURC? I see: Police Department participation will be accommodated within existing resources; no new resources have been identified or provided for this purpose.
Response: Yes, the PD can support this effort. The Police department’s participation in Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee will be attendance at the four meetings and any potential follow-up items. The Police Department will not be responsible for coordinating or managing the committee meetings.
Question 4: Has ManCo agreed to have a representative present at all the meetings?
Response: Yes, ManCo will plan to have a representative at each meeting.
Question 5: I see the committee will take no votes and hence no actions. How will additional resources be appropriated if the committee feels there is a need? The Committee will serve as a forum for communication and coordination rather than a decision-making body regarding operational or deployment matters.
Response: Similar to the existing Economic Development and Marketing Committee Ad Hoc, any recommendations would be presented to the City Council.
Question 6: Will there be a webpage created for this committee listing meeting times, presentations, minutes, etc.?
Response: A webpage similar to the Neighborhood -University Relations Committee will be created.