5:30 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
11/04/2025
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
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Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor Gillmor called the Closed Session to order at 5:33 PM.
Confirmation of Quorum
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel
confirmed a quorum.
1.A 25-1105 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(1)
Price v. City of Santa Clara
Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ20912978
1.B 25-1093 Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - Exposure to litigation --Facts and circumstances not disclosed on agenda
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(e)(1)
Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4) - Initiation of litigation --Number of potential cases: 2 potential cases
Public Comment
None.
Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
Mayor Gillmor adjourned into Closed Session at 5:35 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 7:09 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Council/Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council/Boardmember Hardy recited the Statement of Values.
Closed Session - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
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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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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.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
2.A 25-1061 Proclamation of November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month.
Vernon Medicine Cloud (Indian Health Center Santa Clara Valley) accepted the proclamation and provided some remarks.
2.B 25-1062 Proclamation of November 2025 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed November 2025 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month.
Council comments followed.
Ishreen Kohli accepted the proclamation and provided some remarks.
City Manager Grogan provided a Powerpoint presentation regarding CalFresh.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Gillmor recused herself from Item 3.F due to a conflict of interest as her office building is near the subject property.
Councilmember Park pulled Item 3.H.
Councilmember Jain pulled Items 3.C and 4.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Chahal, seconded by Council/Boardmember Gonzalez, to approve the Consent Calendar (except Items 3.C, 3.F, 3.H, and 4)
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 25-1571 Action on the September 16, 2025 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting, September 23, 2025 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes, September 24, 2025 Special City Council Meeting Minutes, and September 30, 2025 Special City Council Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the September 16, 2025 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting, September 23, 2025 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes, September 24, 2025 Special City Council Meeting Minutes, and September 30, 2025 Special City Council Minutes.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to approve the September 16, 2025 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium
Authority Board Meeting, September 23, 2025 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes, September 24, 2025 Special City Council Meeting
Minutes, and September 30, 2025 Special City Council Minutes.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.B 25-21 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Governance and Ethics Committee - June 2, 2025
Planning Commission - September 10, 2025
Neighborhood University Relations Committee (NURC) - May 5, 2025 Charter Review Committee - October 1, 2025
Historical and Landmarks Commission - September 4, 2025 Historical and Landmarks Commission - October 2, 2025
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to note and file the minutes of Governance and Ethics Committee - June 2, 2025, Planning Commission - September 10, 2025, Neighborhood University Relations Committee (NURC) - May 5, 2025, Charter Review Committee - October 1, 2025, Historical and Landmarks Commission - September 4, 2025, and Historical and Landmarks Commission - October 2, 2025.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.D 25-1037
Action on the 3905 Freedom Circle Public Park Updated Schematic Design (Greystar Development)
Recommendation:
Approve the 3905 Freedom Circle Public Park Updated Schematic Design.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to approve the 3905 Freedom Circle Public Park Updated Schematic Design.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.E 25-1508 Action to Authorize the Use of City Water Forces to Upgrade Three (3) Existing Water Services with Backflow Prevention Devices at 355 Reed Street
Recommendation:
1. Determine that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction) and Section 15303(d) (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 355 Reed Street 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 Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to (1) determine that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction) and Section 15303(d) (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 355 Reed Street 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.F 25-1066
Action to Set January 27, 2026 for a Public Hearing to Consider Cancellation of two Mills Act Contracts
Recommendation:
Set January 27, 2026 for a Public Hearing to consider termination of two Mills Act Contracts for the properties located at 1711 Main Street and 906 Monroe / 1341 Homestead Road for non-compliance with Mills Act requirements.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to set January 27, 2026 for a Public Hearing to consider termination of two Mills Act Contracts for the properties located at 1711 Main Street and 906 Monroe / 1341 Homestead Road for non-compliance with Mills Act requirements.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, and Vice Mayor Cox
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3.G 25-785 Action to Approve the FY 2025-26 California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) Adult and Family Literacy Grant Award for the Read Santa Clara Program and the Related Budget Amendment
Recommendation:
1. Accept the FY 2025/26 California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) Grant Award in the Amount of $115,361 for Read Santa Clara, the Library’s Adult and Family Literacy Program; and
2. Approve the FY 2025/26 budget amendment in the Library Operating Grant Trust Fund to recognize grant revenue in the amount of $115,361 and establish an Adult & Family Literacy Program 25-26 grant appropriation in the amount of $115,361 (five affirmative Council votes required to appropriate additional revenue).
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to (1) accept the Fiscal Year 2025/26 California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) Grant Award in the Amount of $115,361 for Read Santa Clara, the Library’s Adult and Family Literacy Program; and (2) approve the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget amendment in the Library Operating Grant Trust Fund to recognize grant revenue in the amount of $115,361 and establish an Adult & Family Literacy Program 25-26 grant appropriation in the amount of $115,361.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.I 25-1068
Action to Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2080 Amending Chapter 8.60 (“Unmanned Aircraft System”) of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the Code of the City of Santa Clara, California.
Recommendation:
Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2080 Amending Chapter 8.60 (“Unmanned Aircraft System”) of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the Code of the City of Santa Clara, California.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2080 Amending Chapter 8.60 (“Unmanned Aircraft System”) of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the Code of the City of Santa Clara, California.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.J 25-1577 Action on a Resolution Approving the Charter Review Committee Calendar of Regular Meetings for 2025 and 2026
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Charter Review Committee 2025/2026 Calendar of Meetings for the third Wednesday of each month, commencing November 19, 2025 and continuing through June 17 of 2026, each meeting commencing at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers unless otherwise indicated.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to adopt Resolution No. 25-9504 approving the Charter Review Committee 2025/2026 Calendar of Meetings for the third Wednesday of each month, commencing November 19, 2025 and continuing through June 17, 2026, each meeting commencing at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers unless otherwise indicated.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
David and Regina Dittmann spoke of their concerns regarding the Parade of Champions.
Kirk Vartan spoke regarding the Agrihood project.
Farokh Mehr spoke regarding a Local Business Enterprise program.
Satish spoke regarding Native American Heritage Month and Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month.
Brian Darby spoke regarding hate.
James Rowen spoke regarding movie character names.
Edward Strine spoke regarding election voting machines.
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
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3.C 25-597 Action on Award of Agreement with WeHOPE for Street Outreach and Essential Homeless Services
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with WeHOPE for street outreach and case management services, and emergency shelter operations and services through the Temporary Hotel Program and Inclement Weather Hotel Program, on the terms presented with an initial two-year term and a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $1,702,326, in a final form approved by the City Attorney.
Councilmember Jain pulled this item for discussion.
Public Comment: Melinda
Farokh Mehr
Council comments and questions followed.
City Manager Grogan addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with WeHOPE for street outreach and case management services, and emergency shelter operations and services through the Temporary Hotel Program and Inclement Weather Hotel Program, on the terms presented with an initial two-year term and a maximum compensation not-to-exceed
$1,702,326, in a final form approved by the City Attorney, and direct the City Manager to report back to Council regarding mobile shower relocation at Marsalli Park.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.H 25-822 Review and Approve each Board, Commissions and Committee Annual Workplans FY 2025-2026
Recommendation: Review and Approve each Board, Commissions and Committee Annual FY 2025-2026 Workplan
Councilmember Park
pulled this item for discussion.
City Manager Grogan and Assistant City Clerk Pimentel addressed Council questions.
Council comments and questions followed.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to approve each Board, Commissions and Committee Annual Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Workplan and direct the City Manager to return to Council with a report to discuss joint meeting dinners.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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4. 25-1039
Action on the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2025
Recommendation:
Note and file the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2025.
Boardmember Jain pulled this item for discussion.
Treasurer Lee addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Boardmember Jain, seconded by
Boardmember Park, to note and file the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2025.
Aye:
Boardmember Gonzalez, Boardmember Chahal, Boardmember
Hardy, Boardmember Park, Boardmember Jain, Vice Chair Cox, and Chair Gillmor
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5. 25-1566 Public Hearing: Action on Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Necessary Findings of Fact for Modifications to the California Energy Code and California Green Building Standards Code; Action to Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2081 amending Chapter 15.05 ("Administrative Code"), Chapter 15.15 (“Building Code”), Chapter 15.17 (“Residential Code”), Chapter 15.18 ("Property Maintenance Code"), Chapter 15.20 (“Electrical Code”), Chapter 15.30 (“Mechanical Code”), Chapter 15.35 (“Plumbing Code”), Chapter 15.36 (“Energy Code”), Chapter 15.37 (“Historical Building Code”), Chapter 15.38 (“Green Building Code”), and Chapter 15.75 ("Existing Building Code") of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” for the adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code.
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution Making Findings of Fact Necessary for the Specified Modifications to the 2025 California Energy Code and 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Reflected in the Proposed Ordinance; and
2. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2081 amending Chapter 15.05 ("Administrative Code"), Chapter 15.15 (“Building Code”), Chapter 15.17 (“Residential Code”), Chapter 15.18 ("Property Maintenance Code"), Chapter 15.20 (“Electrical Code”), Chapter 15.30 (“Mechanical Code”), Chapter 15.35 (“Plumbing Code”), Chapter 15.36 (“Energy Code”), Chapter 15.37 (“Historical Building Code”), Chapter
15.38 (“Green Building Code”), and Chapter 15.75 ("Existing Building Code") of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” for the adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, including changes approved by City Council on first reading on October 21, 2025.
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 the proposed ordinance to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code with Local Amendments.
Council questions followed.
Director of Community Development Hamid addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Jain, to close the Public Hearing.
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Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Park1 -
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 25-9505 Making Findings of Fact Necessary for the Specified Modifications to the 2025 California Energy Code and 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Reflected in the Proposed Ordinance; and (2) waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2081 amending Chapter 15.05 ("Administrative Code"), Chapter 15.15 (“Building Code”), Chapter 15.17 (“Residential Code”), Chapter 15.18 ("Property Maintenance Code"), Chapter 15.20 (“Electrical Code”), Chapter 15.30 (“Mechanical Code”), Chapter 15.35 (“Plumbing Code”), Chapter 15.36 (“Energy Code”), Chapter 15.37 (“Historical Building Code”), Chapter 15.38 (“Green Building Code”), and Chapter 15.75 ("Existing Building Code") of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” for the adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, including changes approved by Council on first reading on October 21, 2025.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
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6. 25-1555 Action to Amend Section 17.35.080 of the Santa Clara City Code to temporarily authorize a deferral for the payment of park-in lieu fees of residential developments from building permit to certificate of occupancy or final building inspection, subject to certain conditions and to bring the code into compliance with state law and approve a standard form Park In-Lieu Fee Deferral Agreement.
Recommendation:
1. Waive first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Chapter
17.35 (Park and Recreational Land) Section 17.35.080 (Procedure) of the Santa Clara City Code to temporarily authorize a deferral of the payment of park-in lieu fees of residential developments to certificate of occupancy or final building inspection, subject to certain conditions and to bring the code into compliance with state law.
2. Approve a standard form Park In-Lieu Fee Deferral Agreement and Notice of Lien with Power of Sale, on the terms and in substantially the form presented, authorize City Manager to modify the agreement as needed for individual projects, and execute the finalized agreement subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Director of Economic Development and Sustainability Brilliot who provided a Powerpoint presentation to amend section 17.35.080 of the Santa Clara City Code to temporarily authorize a deferral for the payment of park-in lieu fees for residential developments from building permit to certificate of occupancy or final building inspection, subject to certain conditions and to bring the code into compliance with state law.
Council questions followed.
Director of Economic Development and Sustainability Brilliot addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: Steve Edwards
Council questions and comments followed.
Director of Economic Development and Sustainability Brilliot and City Attorney Googins addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Hardy, to (1) waive first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 25-2082 amending Chapter 17.35 (Park and
Recreational Land) Section 17.35.080 (Procedure) of the Santa Clara City Code to temporarily authorize a deferral of the payment of park-in lieu fees of residential developments to certificate of
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occupancy or final building inspection, subject to certain conditions and to bring the code into compliance with state law; (2) approve a standard form Park In-Lieu Fee Deferral Agreement and Notice of Lien with Power of Sale, on the terms and in substantially the form presented, authorize City Manager to modify the agreement as needed for individual projects, and execute the finalized agreement subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (3) developer shall pay deferred fees if project construction has not commenced within 5 years of the issuance of the building permit.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Vice Mayor Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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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.
Recommendation:
Adoption of a resolution establishing a Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Committee) through August 2026, appoint up to three Councilmembers with one alternate to serve on the Committee, and direct staff to take all necessary and appropriate actions to implement and support the Committee.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Assistant City Manager Morales who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the adoption of a resolution establishing a Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
Council questions followed.
City Manager Grogan and Assistant City Manager Morales addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: Public Speaker
Kathy Watanabe
Satish Chandra
Edward Strine
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Cox, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to adopt a Resolution establishing a Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee
(Committee) for a full year, appoint Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, and Mayor Gillmor with Councilmember Hardy as the alternate to serve on the Committee, expand the boundary to include the Rivermark and Montague neighborhoods, and direct staff to take all necessary and appropriate actions to implement and support the Committee.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Chahal,
seconded by Councilmember Jain, to direct staff to return with an alternate structure to establish a standing Stadium Neighborhood Relations Committee comprising of three Councilmembers, one business representative, and one resident.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Hardy to adopt a Resolution establishing a Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Committee) for a full year, appoint Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Gonzalez, and Councilmember Hardy with
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Councilmember Chahal as the alternate to serve on the Committee, expand the boundary to include the Rivermark and Montague neighborhoods, and direct staff to take all necessary and appropriate actions to implement and support the Committee. The substitute motion failed due to lack of a second.
Council questions and discussion followed.
City Manager Grogan and City Attorney Googins addressed Council questions.
Action to replace the motion on the floor with the substitute motion made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by Councilmember Jain.
The action failed.
Aye: Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, and Councilmember Jain
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A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Councilmember Jain, to adopt a Resolution establishing a Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee
(Committee) for a full year, appoint Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Jain, and Councilmember Hardy with
Councilmember Chahal as the alternate to serve on the Committee, expand the boundary to include the Rivermark and Montague neighborhoods, and direct staff to take all necessary and appropriate actions to implement and support the Committee.
Action to replace the motion on the floor with the substitute motion made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Councilmember Jain.
Aye: Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, and Mayor Gillmor
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A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Councilmember Jain, to adopt a Resolution establishing a Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee
(Committee) for a full year, appoint Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Jain, and Councilmember Hardy with
Councilmember Chahal as the alternate to serve on the Committee, expand the boundary to include the Rivermark and Montague neighborhoods, and direct staff to take all necessary and appropriate actions to implement and support the Committee.
Aye: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
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REQUESTS
Councilmember Hardy noted that she will be representing the City of Santa Clara and Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency before the State Water Board.
Councilmember Jain noted that the County of Santa Clara's Measure A passed and declared several gifts that he recently received.
Vice Mayor Cox noted that she attended the Japan-United States Leadership Summit.
Councilmember Park declared several gifts that he recently received and noted that he attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach, Public Private Partnership, and several caucus meetings.
Councilmember Chahal noted that he attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach.
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
City Manager Grogan noted that the Governance and Ethics Committee discussed a gifts policy.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gillmor adjourned the meeting at 11:14 PM in memory of Federick B. Tamayo, Owner of King Crab Restaurant.
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AB23 ANNOUNCEMENT: Members of the Santa Clara Stadium Authority, Sports and Open Space Authority and Housing Authority are entitled to receive $30 for each attended meeting.
Note: The City Council and its associated Authorities meet as separate agencies but in a concurrent manner. Actions taken should be considered actions of only the identified policy body.
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Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City's website and in the City Clerk's Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (408) 615-2220, email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect "Public Speaker."
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the maximum extent feasible. The City of Santa Clara will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision impairments so they can participate equally in the City's programs, services, and activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.
Agendas and other written materials distributed during a public meeting that are public record will be made available by the City in an appropriate alternative format. Contact the City Clerk's Office at 1 408-615-2220 with your request for an alternative format copy of the agenda or other written materials.
Individuals who require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or any other disability-related modification of policies or procedures, or other accommodation, in order to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of Santa Clara, should contact the City's ADA Coordinator at 408-615-3000 as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
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