5:30 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
02/24/2026
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes of the
Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board
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Study Session - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
5:30 PM STUDY SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor/Chair Gillmor called the Study Session to order at 5:34 PM.
Confirmation of Quorum
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimentel confirmed a quorum.
1. 26-17490 Discussion of the Proposed Santa Clara Stadium Authority Fiscal Year 2026/27 Operating, Debt Service and Capital Budget and Stadium Authority Budget, Compliance and Management Policies, and Marketing Plan
Recommendation:
Review and provide input on the Proposed Santa Clara Stadium Authority Fiscal Year 2026/27 Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Budget, Proposed Stadium Authority Budget, Compliance and Management Policies, and 2026 Levi’s Stadium Events Marketing Plan.
Executive Director Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Treasurer Lee who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the proposed Santa Clara Stadium Authority Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating, Debt Service and Capital Budget and Stadium Authority Budget, Compliance and Management Policies, and Marketing Plan.
Boardmember questions and comments followed.
Public Comment: None
Chair Gillmor called for a recess at 6:56 PM and reconvened the meeting at 7:14 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 7:14 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Council/Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council/Boardmember Cox recited the Statement of Values.
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Roll Call
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimentel noted that
Council/Boardmember Hardy is absent and Council/Boardmember Chahal would be participating remotely under the "Just Cause" Provision of SB 707.
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.
Vice Mayor/Chair Albert Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Raj Chahal, Council/Boardmember Kevin Park, Council/Boardmember Suds Jain,
Present: 6 -
Council/Boardmember Kelly Cox, and Mayor/Chair Lisa M. Gillmor
Absent: 1 - Council /Boardmember Karen Hardy
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Gonzalez, seconded by Council/Boardmember Jain, to excuse Council/Boardmember Hardy from this meeting.
Aye:
Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Chahal, Council/ Boardmember Park, Council/Boardmember Jain, Council/Boardmember Cox, and Mayor/Chair Gillmor
6 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council/Boardmember Jain pulled Item 3.
City Manager Grogan pulled Item 2.I.
Voter pulled item 2.A.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Gonzalez, seconded by Council/Boardmember Jain, to approve the Consent Calendar (except Items 2.A, 2.I, and 3).
Aye:
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2.B 26-4 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Planning Commission - January 14, 2026
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee - February 15, 2024 Board of Library Trustees - November 3, 2025
Board of Library Trustees - December 1, 2025
Board of Library Trustees - January 8, 2026
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Jain, to Note and file the Minutes of: Planning Commission - January 14, 2026, Americans with Disabilities Act Committee - February 15, 2024, Board of Library Trustees - November 3, 2025, Board of Library Trustees - December 1, 2025, and Board of Library Trustees - January 8, 2026.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
2.C 26-59
Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period December 6, 2025 - January 9, 2026
Recommendation:
Approve the list of Bills and Claims for December 6, 2025 - January 9, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Jain, to approve the list of Bills and Claims for December 6, 2025 - January 9, 2026.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
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2.D 26-140 Action on the Award of Purchase Orders to Celeros Flow Technology, Doing Business as Flow America, LLC, for Pressure Reducing Desuperheating Valves for the Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $354,208
Recommendation:
1. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Class 2 -Replacement or Reconstruction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to issue Purchase Orders to Celeros Flow Technology, doing business as Flow America, LLC, in substantially the form attached to this Report to Council, for a maximum compensation of $354,208, for the purchase of two replacement Pressure Reducing Desuperheating valves for the Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the Purchase Orders, and to negotiate and execute amendments to the attached Purchase Order to make de minimis changes, subject to the above maximum
compensation limit and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Jain, to (1) determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Class 2
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Replacement or Reconstruction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to issue Purchase Orders to Celeros Flow Technology, doing business as Flow America, LLC, in substantially the form attached to this Report to Council, for a maximum compensation of $354,208, for the purchase of two replacement Pressure Reducing Desuperheating valves for the Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant, subject to the appropriation of funds and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (3) authorize the City Manager or designee to take any actions as necessary to implement and administer the Purchase Orders, and to negotiate and execute amendments to the attached Purchase Order to make de minimis changes, subject to the above maximum compensation limit and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
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2.E 26-104 Action to Amend Prior Authorization to Allow Issuance of Purchase Orders to Cooper Power Systems, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Eaton Corporation, for the Purchase of Switchgear Within the Previously Authorized Maximum Amount of $1,500,000
Recommendation:
Amend the prior authorization under RTC #23-101 to authorize the City Manager to (a) issue purchase orders with Eaton Corporation and/or Cooper Power Systems, and (b) execute the Terms and Conditions attached to this Report to Council for purchases of switchgear within the previously authorized maximum compensation amount of $1,500,000, 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 Jain, to amend the prior authorization under Report to Council #23-101 to authorize the City Manager to (1) issue purchase orders with Eaton Corporation and/or Cooper Power Systems; and (2) execute the Terms and Conditions for purchases of switchgear within the previously authorized maximum
compensation amount of $1,500,000, subject to the appropriation of funds and the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
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2.F 26-122 Action to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the City of San José Regarding Fiber Optic Cable and Conduit Where the City of San José Will Provide Construction Services Not-to-Exceed $379,000 and Authorization to Enter Into a Dark Fiber Lease Agreement With the Santa Clara Unified School District
Recommendation:
1. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15302 section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement between the City of Santa Clara and the City of San José Regarding Fiber Optic Cable and Conduit to allow the City of Santa Clara to install and use fiber optic cables in the City of San José’s existing conduits, for a not-to-exceed amount of $379,000, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney;
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a Dark Fiber Lease Agreement between the City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) to lease dark fiber in the boundaries of the City of San José in substantially the form attached to this Report to Council, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to (1) take any action as necessary to implement and administer the above agreements, (2) amend the Dark Fiber Lease Agreement to include additional SCUSD schools, and (3) amend both agreements to make non-substantive modifications, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Jain, to (1) determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15302 section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement between the City of Santa Clara and the City of San José Regarding Fiber Optic Cable and Conduit to allow the City of Santa Clara to install and use fiber optic cables in the City of San José’s existing conduits, for a not-to-exceed amount of $379,000, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; (3) authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a Dark Fiber Lease Agreement between the City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) to lease dark fiber in the boundaries of the City of San José in substantially the form attached to this Report to Council, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (4) authorize the City Manager or designee to (a) take any action as necessary to
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implement and administer the above agreements; (b) amend the Dark Fiber Lease Agreement to include additional SCUSD schools; and (c) amend both agreements to make non-substantive
modifications, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
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2.G 26-133 Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for Public Works at 385 Saratoga Avenue, 601 El Camino Real, 2390 Mission College Boulevard, 2228 Calle De Primavera, 2010 Wyatt Drive, 5450 Great America Parkway, 3901 Lick Mill Boulevard, 4500 Great America Parkway, Nelson Court, 1450 Agnew Road, 4751 Lick Mill Boulevard, 4299 Macedo Place, 2817 Mission College Boulevard, 537 Chapman Court, 3025 Raymond Drive, 3159 Mission College Boulevard, and 1957 Pruneridge Avenue, With an Estimated Cost of $564,666
Recommendation:
1. Determine that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction) and Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction) 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 385 Saratoga Avenue, 601 El Camino Real, 2390 Mission College Boulevard, 2228 Calle De Primavera, 2010 Wyatt Drive, 5450 Great America Parkway, 3901 Lick Mill Boulevard, 4500 Great America Parkway, Nelson Court, 1450 Agnew Road, 4751 Lick Mill Boulevard, 4299 Macedo Place, 2817 Mission College Boulevard, 537 Chapman Court, 3025 Raymond Drive, 3159 Mission College Boulevard, and 1957 Pruneridge Avenue, with an estimated cost of $564,666, 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 Jain, to (1) determine that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Class 2 -
Replacement or Reconstruction) and Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction) 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 385 Saratoga Avenue, 601 El Camino Real, 2390 Mission College Boulevard, 2228 Calle De Primavera, 2010 Wyatt Drive, 5450 Great America Parkway, 3901 Lick Mill Boulevard, 4500 Great America Parkway, Nelson Court, 1450 Agnew Road, 4751 Lick Mill Boulevard, 4299 Macedo Place, 2817 Mission College Boulevard, 537 Chapman Court, 3025 Raymond Drive, 3159 Mission College Boulevard, and 1957 Pruneridge Avenue, with an estimated cost of $564,666, 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.
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Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
2.H 26-87 Update on Sale Results of the First Series of Measure I General Obligation Bonds
Recommendation:
Note and file Sale Results of the First Series of Measure I General Obligation Bonds.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Jain, to note and file Sale Results of the First Series of Measure I General Obligation Bonds.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
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2.J 26-54 Action on Reappointment of Board and Commission Members, Declaring Commissioner Vacancies, and Setting Dates for Recruitment and Interviews
Recommendation:
1. Reappoint the five (5) eligible members to serve a four-year term each ending June 30, 2030, as follows: (a) Maureen Reilly Chu to the Parks and Recreation Commission; (b) Nancy Biagini and Mario Bouza to the Planning Commission; (c) Rebecca J. Selden and Kris Kapadia to the Senior Advisory Commission;
2. Declare eight (8) vacancies to fill the following full terms: (a) Seven (7) full terms ending June 30, 2030, one on the Board of Library Trustees, one on the Civil Service Commission, one on the Cultural Commission, two on the Historical and Landmarks Commission, one on the Parks and Recreation Commission, and one on the Senior Advisory Commission; and (b) One (1) partial term ending June 30, 2028, on the Senior Advisory Commission;
3. Set the recruitment to open on Friday, March 6, 2026;
4. Set Friday, April 24, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. as the application deadline; and
5. Set Tuesday, May 26, 2026, tentatively, to conduct interviews.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Jain, to (1) reappoint the five eligible members to serve a four-year term each ending June 30, 2030, as follows: (a) Maureen Reilly Chu to the Parks and Recreation Commission; (b) Nancy Biagini and Mario Bouza to the Planning Commission; (c) Rebecca J. Selden and Kris Kapadia to the Senior Advisory Commission; (2) declare eight vacancies to fill the following full terms: (a) Seven full terms ending June 30, 2030, one on the Board of Library Trustees, one on the Civil Service Commission, one on the Cultural Commission, two on the Historical and Landmarks Commission, one on the Parks and Recreation Commission, and one on the Senior Advisory Commission; and (b) One partial term ending June 30, 2028, on the Senior Advisory Commission; (3) set the recruitment to open on Friday, March 6, 2026; (4) set Friday, April 24, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. as the application deadline; and (5) set Tuesday, May 26, 2026, tentatively, to conduct interviews.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Marisa Carlini spoke regarding an inaccessible curb on Warburton Avenue and Los Padres Boulevard.
Jay Ess spoke regarding the City's Automated License Plate Recognition system.
Howard Gibbins spoke regarding the Superbowl.
Kirk Vartan (Time donated from Deborah W) spoke regarding Agrihood.
Linda thanked City staff for assisting her with class registration.
James Rowen spoke regarding Public Records Act requests.
Voter spoke regarding Agrihood.
Lori Garmany spoke regarding Agrihood.
Edward spoke regarding immigration and the Levi Stadium substation.
Anthony Becker made a Council Policy 030 request to investigate the disclosure of confidential information from Closed Session.
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
2.I 26-53 Action to Approve Additional Positions and Eliminate One Position in the Community Development Department
Recommendation: Approve the addition of one Business Analyst, one Communications Coordinator position, and one Senior Planner position, and the elimination of one Staff Analyst II position in the Community Development Department.
This item was deferred to a later meeting date uncertain.
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3. 26-209 Action to Approve a Civic Event at Levi’s Stadium and Related Budget Amendment for the use of Stadium Authority Discretionary Fund Monies Recommendation: 1. Stadium Authority Board action to approve a community Civic Event at Levi’s Stadium to be hosted on February 28, 2026;
2. Stadium Authority Board action to approve a budget amendment in the Stadium Authority Operating Budget from the Discretionary Fund Reserve to fund a civic event at Levi’s Stadium in an amount of $1 million; and
3. Stadium Authority Board and the City Council action to Authorize and direct the Executive Director, on behalf of the Stadium Authority, and the City Manager, on behalf of the City, to take such additional actions as are necessary and appropriate to implement the Civic Event, including negotiating the terms of any required agreements, in final forms approved by Agency Counsel/City Attorney.
Council/Boardmember Jain pulled this item for questions.
Public Comment: none
City Attorney/Stadium Authority Counsel Googins and City Manager/Executive Director Grogan addressed Council/Board questions.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Gonzalez, seconded by Mayor/Chair Gillmor, to (1) Stadium Authority Board action to approve a community Civic Event at Levi’s Stadium to be hosted on February 28, 2026; (2) Stadium Authority Board action to approve a budget amendment in the Stadium Authority Operating Budget from the Discretionary Fund Reserve to fund a civic event at Levi’s Stadium in an amount of $1 million; and (3) Stadium Authority Board and the City Council action to Authorize and direct the Executive Director, on behalf of the Stadium Authority, and the City Manager, on behalf of the City, to take such additional actions as are necessary and appropriate to implement the Civic Event, including negotiating the terms of any required agreements, in final forms approved by City Attorney/Stadium Authority Counsel.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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Nay: Councilmember Park1 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
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2.A 26-171 Action on the January 27, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting and February 2, 2026 Special City Council & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes.
Recommendation:
Approve the January 27, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting and February 2, 2026 Special City Council & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes.
Voter pulled this item for discussion.
Council/Board questions and comments followed.
City Attorney/Stadium Authority Counsel Googins and City Manager/Executive Director Grogan addressed Council/Board questions.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Park, seconded by Council/Boardmember Jain, to approve the January 27, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes and continue the February 2, 2026 Special City Council & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes to a date uncertain.
The motion failed.
Aye:
Council/Boardmember Chahal, Council/Boardmember Park, and Council/Boardmember Jain
3 -
Nay: 3 - Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Cox, and Mayo/Chair Gillmor
Absent: 1 - Council /Boardmember Hardy
A motion was made by Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, seconded by Council/Boardmember Cox, to approve the January 27, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting and February 2, 2026 Special City Council & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes.
The motion failed.
Aye: 3 - Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Cox, and Mayor/Chair Gillmor Nay: Council/Boardmember Chahal, Council/Boardmember Park, and Council/Boardmember Jain
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Absent: 1 - Council/Boardmember Hardy
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PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
5. 26-32 Public Hearing: Reconsideration of the Council “No-Action” on the Appeal (PLN25-00362) of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Modification to a Conditional Use Permit (PLN24-00392) to Modify Existing Conditions of Approval for the Existing Subaru Dealership Located at 3225 Stevens
Creek Boulevard
Recommendation: Affirm the Planning Commission’s decision and adopt a Resolution denying the Modification to the Conditional Use Permit to change existing Conditions of Approval for the existing Subaru Dealership at 3225 Stevens Creek Boulevard that would have allowed trash pick-up on Cecil Avenue,
subject to Findings and Conditions of Approval.
Mayor Gillmor opened the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Park disclosed speaking to the members that attended the last meeting on this item and speaking to Dave Botelho.
Councilmember Cox disclosed email communication withDave Botelho.
John Domingue (Applicant) requested a continuance of this item.
Public Comment: Public Speaker
Cliff Moore
Public Speaker
Public Speaker
Public Speaker
Council discussion followed.
Director of Community Development Hamid
provided a Powerpoint
presentation on the Reconsideration of the Council Action for the Appeal of the Planning Commission's Denial of a Modification to a Conditional Use Permit for Stevens Creek Subaru Dealership at 3225 Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Council questions and comments followed.
Director of Community Development Hamid
addressed Council
questions.
John Domingue (Applicant) provided a verbal presentation.
Council questions followed.
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John Domingue (Applicant) addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: JB Louvet
Cliff Moore (Time donated from Dave Botelho)
Yvette Sessions
Linda
Joe
Yvette Sessions (Mission Trail Waste Systems) addressed Council questions.
John Domingue (Applicant) provided a verbal rebuttal.
Director of Community Development Hamid provided some closing remarks.
A motion was made by Councilmember Park, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
Councilmember Park provided a Powerpoint presentation on a Survey of Businesses on Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Mayor Gillmor re-opened the Public Hearing.
John Domingue (Applicant) provided a verbal presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Park, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
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Council discussion followed.
City Attorney Googins provided some remarks.
A motion was made by Councilmember Park, seconded by
Councilmember Jain, to affirm the Planning Commission’s decision and adopt Resolution No. 26-9538 denying the Modification to the Conditional Use Permit to change existing Conditions of Approval for the existing Subaru Dealership at 3225 Stevens Creek Boulevard that would have allowed trash pick-up on Cecil Avenue, subject to Findings and Conditions of Approval.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
4. 26-25
Public Hearing: Action on a General Plan Amendment to Update the Historic Resource Inventory in Appendix 8.9 of the General Plan Recommendation:
1. Determine that the project falls within the scope of the 2010-2035 General Plan Environmental Impact Report pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c)(2); and
2. Adopt a resolution to amend the General Plan to update the Historic Resource Inventory list in Appendix 8.9 of the General Plan.
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 General Plan Amendment to Update the Historic Resource Inventory.
Council questions and comments followed.
Director of Community Development Hamid addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
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Council discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Cox, to (1) determine that the project falls within the scope of the 2010-2035 General Plan Environmental Impact Report pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c)(2); and (2) adopt Resolution No. 26-9537 to amend the General Plan to update the Historic Resource Inventory list in Appendix 8.9 of the General Plan.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
6. 26-79
Public Hearing: Action to Waive First Reading and Introduce the Citywide Objective Design Standards for Multi-Family and Residential Mixed-Use Projects Ordinance Updating the Santa Clara Zoning Code Recommendation:
1. Determine that the project falls within the scope of the January 31, 2023 Addendum to the 2010-2035 General Plan Environmental Impact Report, implementing the City’s Housing Element, pursuant to CEQA; and
2. Waive First Reading and Introduce the Citywide Objective Design Standards ordinance in the form presented adding new Chapter 18.37 Objective Design Standards for City-wide Multi-Family and Residential Mixed-Use Projects to the City Code.
Mayor Gillmor opened the Public Hearing.
Director of Community Development Hamid provided a Powerpoint presentation on the Zoning Code Update to Add Objective Design Standards.
Council questions and comments followed.
Director of Community Development Hamid addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: Harry Neil
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Hardy1 -
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Community Development Director Hamid acknowledged staff who assisted on this project and introduced Assistant Community Development Director Lakshmi
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez, to (1) determine that the project falls within the scope of the January 31, 2023 Addendum to the 2010-2035 General Plan Environmental Impact Report, implementing the City’s Housing Element, pursuant to CEQA; and (2) waive First Reading and introduce the Citywide Objective Design Standards Ordinance No. 2085 in the form presented adding new Chapter
18.37 Objective Design Standards for City-wide Multi-Family and Residential Mixed-Use Projects to the City Code.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Hardy
REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS Councilmember Jain noted that he received a book from Barnes and Noble, Showtime will take place in March, and provided a report on the sale of Loyalton Ranch.
Councilmember Park spoke of the need for an audit of the City's Automatic License Plate Reader system, review of Council Policy 030 and policies on holding and planning public events, and investigation of disclosure of confidential information from Closed Session.
City Manager Grogan and City Attorney Googins addressed Council questions.
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
City Manager Grogan provided a verbal report on upcoming agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 PM.
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, March, 10, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Jo Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent
& Stadium Authority Board Meeting
Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent
& Stadium Authority Board Meeting
MEETING DISCLOSURES
Meeting Minutes 02/24/2026
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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.
LEGEND: City Council (CC); Stadium Authority (SA); Sports and Open Space Authority (SOSA); Housing Authority (HA); Successor Agency to the City of Santa Clara Redevelopment Agency (SARDA); Bayshore North Project Enhancement Authority (BNPEA); Public Facilities Financing Corporation (PFFC)
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