City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc
Subcommittee
Northside Branch Library 695
Moreland Way, Santa Clara, CA
95054
5:00 PMMonday, March 30, 2026
The City of Santa Clara is conducting Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee meetings in-person and continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely or in-person.
Zoom Link: https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/83593117736
Phone: 1-669-444-9171
Webinar ID: 835 9311 7736
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
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GENERAL BUSINESS
1 Approval of the December 15, 2025 Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee
26-353
Approve the minutes of the December 15, 2025
Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc
Subcommittee Meeting
Recommendation:
Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc
Subcommittee
Meeting Agenda March 30, 2026
2 Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report26-382 Provide feedback on the draft Stadium Event Overlay
Parking Program. Receive and file this report and
provide direction that the Committee may bring
forward near-term and rolling recommendations to the
City Council as they are identified, informed by twelve years of stadium operations experience and
stakeholder input gathered through the Committee
process. Staff will support as needed and return with
additional analysis as directed by Council.
Recommendation:
STAFF REPORT
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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REPORT TO STADIUM NEIGHBORHOOD RELATIONS AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Approval of the December 15, 2025 Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the minutes of the December 15, 2025 Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee Meeting
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SANTA CLARA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Cory Morgan
Captain Richard Fitting
Stadium Neighborhood Relations Committee
SERVING WITH PRIDE. PROTECTING WITH HONOR.
2014-Present
200+ Major Events
Attendance: 9 MILLION+
SCPD & Allied Partner Staffing: 40K+
Key Events:
CFP
Super Bowl 50
Taylor Swift (6x)
Wrestlemania 31
International Soccer
NFC Conference Championships
Major Event Public Safety Experience
CHIEF CORY MORGAN
What a Stadium Deployment Involves
• Public Safety: Pr event/disrupt a targeted attack, crowd management, crime deterrence, emergency response
• Mobility: traffic control, pedestrian safety, ingress/egress management • N
eighborhood impacts: Par king spillover, noise, littering, intoxication, other quality of life (QOL) issues
• Coordination: Fi re/EMS, Public Works, CHP, transit, private security, stadium ops, plus other regional and federal partners
_________________________________________________________________________ • National Incident Management System (NIMS) - I ncident Command System (ICS)
CHIEF CORY MORGAN
Command Structure: NIMS/ICS
CHIEF CORY MORGAN
Capt. Richard Fitting
Incident Commander
Deputy Incident Commander
Sgt. Max Nielepko
Exterior Chief
Sgt. John Terry
Interior Chief
Sgt. Jerry Ogg
THF
Sgt. Bryan Williams
Intelligence
Lt. Aric Enos
Checks and Balances
Internal and External Scrutiny
• After Action Reviews (AAR) lead to improvement
• Comprehensive External Audit (Guidepost)
• Civil Litigation
• Lawsuit over public safety costs at stadium.
• Lawsuit example: Plaintiff dropped Police Department from lawsuit after rev
iewing deployment and response to critical incident.
• City of Santa Clara Finance Department
• City Council Review
CHIEF CORY MORGAN
Community Hotline x2280
Initiated in 2019
• Direct line to Deputy Incident Commander
• Deputy Incident Commander oversees event operations
• Supervises Interior Chief and Exterior Chief
• Can direct resources to an issue when available
• After Action Review: documented for future improvement
CHIEF CORY MORGAN
Post Event Summary
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• x2280 calls are summarized in Post-Ev ent Summary that is provided to key City staff and City Council
x2280 Community Hotr ne Calls
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CA Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents were incorporate d into the public safety operational plan. Agents contacted more than 30 persons and issued 7 citations in the parking lots for alcohol related violations.
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Calls
Vendors Noise Parking Misc.
97 Total Calls 2021-2025 (81 events)
• (33) Noise, (24) Illegal vending (19) Parking, (21) Misc. • From the Misc. category
• Public urination (2)
• Public intoxication
• Littering
• Lost persons / welfare checks
• Other isolated issues
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What has NOT changed: Infrastructure
CHIEF CORY MORGAN
Parking is the Root Driver for QOL Issues
• Stadium is surrounded by public streets without residential parking restrictions • Screening practice when stadium first opened
• Unrestricted on-st reet parking drives spillover and secondary complaints:
• Littering
• Public urination
• Public intoxication
• Congestion / driveway blocking or other unlawful parking • Most effective action City Council or residents could take: Residential parking restrictions (RPP) for residents + guests
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Noise Complaints 2021-2025
• Trends
• Concerts – Not NFL games
• Tasman / Lick Mill
• Code Enforcement
• Administrative code
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• The most effective solutions require policy authority from the City Council • Consider Residential Parking Permit (RPP) program near the stadium • Most stadiums have significantly different parking pictures – RPP will change event flow • Strong desire for City-wi de restriction on RV parking on the streets • Police recommendation: This Subcommittee give rolling recommendations to City Co
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Santa Clara Stadium
Authority
Stadium Ad Hoc Meeting
December 15, 2025
Agenda
• Introduction
• Purpose of the Stadium Ad Hoc
• Survey
• Annual Operations
• Current Outreach Efforts
• Data Collected
• Super Bowl LX
• How to Stay Informed
• Next Steps
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SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY
Introduction
• Committee
• Stadium Management
• Police Department
• City / Stadium Authority Staff
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Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee
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Survey
• What is the biggest challenge or issue you experience related to Stadium Events?
• How do you typically receive information about
Stadium Events today?
• What aspects of communication or outreach for
Stadium events are working well?
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Subcommittee Purpose
• Forum for communication with Residents and
Businesses impacted by Stadium Events
• Provide updates on Major Events 2026
• Evaluate current outreach/communication efforts
• Develop opportunities to enhance
outreach/communication
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Annual Operations
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Titans on Sunday, December 14, with kickoff at 1:25 p.m.
Below is the traffic advisory for Levi's Stadium and the surround ing area .
• Expect heavy traff ic and significant delays on major roads near the stad ium, including Highways 701, 237, and 880, as well as Lawrence Expressway, Great Amer ica
Parkway, and San Tomas Expressway.
• Be patient and follow posted signs and office r directions. • Tasman Drive will be closed from 1:30 a.m. on Decembe r 14 until after the event .
, Select off-ramps and portions of Great America Parkway will close to suppo rt safe and efficient traff ic flow. • No park ing is allowed on Tasman Drive or on mar ked
portions of Lick Mill Boulevard.
Walki ng and Biking in the Area (For Those Without
Ticke ts)
• The San Tomas Aquino and Saratoga Creek T rail will
close at 3:55 a.m. at Agnew Road.
, Signs and staff will direct bicycle and pedestr ian detours around the stadium.
• The tra il will reopen as soon as possible after the even t. , Parking lots open at 9:55 a.m.
• Fans are encouraged to purchase park ing passes onl ine in advance.
• Enter your address when purchasing to receive turn-by turn directions to your specific lot.
• ADA parking is located in Red Lot 1. Accessib le parking information is availab le online or by calling 408-5 79-4610. • For ridesha re use rs, drop-of f locat ions are listed on the Levi's Stad ium website. Pick -up is located at Red Lot 7.
Arriving by Bike or on Foot:
, The Creek Trail closes at 8:55 a.m., but ticketed guests may access it beg inning at 9:55 a.m.
, Bike parking is available near Gate A and Gate C and
opens at 9 :55 a.m.
Full advisor y available at SCPD.org
Current Outreach/Communication Efforts
• Neighborhood Protection Detail
• Stadium & Event-Related Non-Emergency Hotline
• Community Response Team
• Traffic Advisory Posts
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Data Collected
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Noise Monitoring
• Two noise monitors (Hughes Elementary and
Cheeney/Lenox) that continuously monitor noise
• Noise Monitoring consultant who comes to events for
noise monitoring and checks during events
• Noise Monitoring: traffic noise, general street noise, plane taking off, and event noise.
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Super Bowl LX - Traffic Impacts
Safety and security associated with Super Bowl LX will require temporary closure of roads and creek trails around Levi’s Stadium. The closures will occur in three phases.
• Phase 1: Begins Jan. 5. Stars and Strips Drive will be close to public traffic, including the ramp from Tasman Drive and the bike path along the corridor. Shuttles, parking and rideshare associated with the Great America Station will be relocated to the east (Tasman East) for the duration of the closure. 12SCSA
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Super Bowl LX - Traffic Impacts
Safety and security associated with Super Bowl LX will require temporary closure of roads and creek trails around Levi’s Stadium. The closures will occur in three phases.
• Phase 1: Begins Jan. 5. Stars and Strips Drive will be close to public traffic, including the ramp from Tasman Drive and the bike path along the corridor. Shuttles, parking and rideshare associated with the Great America Station will be relocated to the east (Tasman East) for the duration of the closure. 13SCSA
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Super Bowl LX - Traffic Impacts
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Safety and security associated with
Super Bowl LX will require the temporary
closure of public infrastructure around
fhl1\ifji'ED1 ~tars and Stripes Drive will close to publt traffic, including the ramp from Tasman Dnve and the bike path at>ng the corridor. Shuttles, parking, and ndeshare associated with the Great America rail statbn will be relocated to the east for the duration of the closure.
and Calle Del Sol. 81<:e and '»'ehC~ traffic will be detoured arollld the closure. The San T001as Aquino Creek Trail wil also close from Jan. 29-Feb. 10 wilfl detours provided.
Super Bowl Sunday (February 81h): Great America Parkway will close behveen Bunker Hill Lane and Patnck Hen,y Drive. Olfler closures to suppon Super Bowl activities will take place on O!d Ironsides and Old Gk>ry Lane. Detours for impacted cars and vehCles will be provided.
Super Bowl LX – Special Event Zone
• The Special Event Zone Ordinance would apply
temporarily during Super Bowl LX
o February 1, 2026 (8:00 am) - February 10, 2026 (10:00 p.m.)
• The goal is to support public safety, emergency
access, traffic flow, pedestrian mobility, and consumer protection during globally significant events.
• A component of the League Event Agreement
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1. Pause on Sidewalk Vending Permits within the Zone
Only Chapter 5.05 permits within the Zone are paused during activation; permits remain valid elsewhere.
2. Prohibition on Outdoor Sales of Food and Beverage
The prohibition applies to outdoor sales when visible from public areas except when food and beverage sales are
distributed in the ordinary course of business, at the usual location of properly permitted businesses.
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SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY
Super Bowl LX – Special Event Zone
3. Prohibition on Outdoor Merchandise Sales
The prohibition applies to outdoor sale or distribution of merchandise when visible from public areas except
when merchandise sales are distributed in the ordinary
course of business, at the usual location of a properly permitted business.
4. Prohibition on Mobile-Unit Vending and Advertising
The prohibition applies to any trucks, trailers, carts, bikes, or any wheeled vending unit not fixed to a foundation.
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Super Bowl LX – Special Event Zone
5. Prohibition on Free Product Sampling or Giveaways in Public Areas
This prohibition applies to promotional giveaways on streets, sidewalks, and outside an enclosed building. This section will allow distribution of coupons when directly connected to businesses operating within the enclosed building, and
where the distribution occurs wholly on private property outside of that building.
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Super Bowl LX – Special Event Zone
6. Permit Required for Temporary Structures.
No temporary structure shall be constructed, placed,
occupied or used (including, but not limited to, temporary location of tents, canopies, umbrellas and air supported, air- inflated and tensioned membranes) on non-residential
property unless it is approved as an associated use with a Temporary Use Permit issued by the City pursuant to Santa Clara City Code Chapter 18.122.
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How to Stay Informed
• Website: www.santaclaraca.gov/stadiumrelations
• Email: [email protected]
• Sign up for email notifications
• Follow:
o @Santaclara_pd
o @Santaclaracity
o @levi’sstadium
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Next Steps
• Next Meeting – End of February / March
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City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Draft
3:00 PM Northside Branch Library
695 Moreland Way
Santa Clara, CA 95054
12/15/2025
The City of Santa Clara is conducting Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee meetings in-person and continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely or in-person.
Zoom Link: https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/83593117736
Phone: 1-669-444-9171
Webinar ID: 835 9311 7736
To submit written public comment before meeting:
Send email to [email protected] by 10 a.m. one day before the date of the meeting. Emails will be forwarded to Committee members and will be uploaded as post agenda supplemental meeting material.
Note: Emails received as public comment will not be read aloud during the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee meeting was called to order at 3:04PM by Assistant City Manager Paulina Morales.
Chair Albert Gonzalez, Vice Chair Karen Hardy, Member Suds Jain, and Member Raj Chahal
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CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
There were no public presentations on items not listed on the Agenda.
GENERAL BUSINESS
12/15/2025Stadium Neighborhood Relations
Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Draft
1. 25-1707 Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee Orientation Stadium Neighorhood Relations Subcommitte Map - FINALAttachments:
A presentation was provided by Assistant City Manager Paulina Morales outlining previously identified issues and upcoming Super Bowl items. A copy of the presentation is included with the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes and is identified as Attachment CMO Presentation 12_15_2025.
Santa Clara Police Chief Cory Morgan provided a presentation on public safety issues and Super Bowl related enforcement matters. A copy of the presentation is included with the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes and is identified as Attachment SCPD Presentation 12_15_2025.
Public comments were received throughout the presentation identifying the following major concerns:
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Parking
- Litter
- Noise
- Light Pollution
- Protection of Neighboring Parks
- Super Bowl Related Public Events in Santa Clara
Future meeting topics were identified as follows:
- Residential Parking Program
- Financial Structure of Operating Levi's Stadium
The election of the Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair and Vice-Chair was held.
Motion to nominate Committee Member/Council Member Albert Gonzalez was made by Committee Member/Council Member Karen Hardy with a second by Committee Member/Council Member Suds Jain. Unanimously approved.
Motion to nominate Committee Member/Council Member Karen Hardy as Vice-Chair was made by Committee Member/Council Member Suds Jain with a second by Committee Member/Council Member Albert Gonzalez.
Unanimously approved.
STAFF REPORT
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Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Draft
COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS / FUTURE REFERRALS
No reports or referrals.
ADJOURNMENT
The Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee meeting was adjourned by Chair Albert Gonzalez at 5:02PM.
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REPORT TO STADIUM NEIGHBORHOOD RELATIONS AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report
BACKGROUND
At the November 4, 2025, City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution 25-9506 establishing the Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Committee). The Committee is comprised of up to three Councilmembers.
The first meeting of the Committee was held on December 15, 2025, at the Northside Branch Library.
The meeting served as an orientation and baseline briefing on current Levi’s® Stadium (Stadium) related concerns, outreach, and impacts related to the upcoming major event Super Bowl LX.
The meeting began with introductions from the committee members, staff and community members attending. An overview of the Committee’s purpose and a survey was conducted with the attendees.
The survey asked attendees the following three questions:
1. What is the biggest challenge or issue you experience related to Stadium Events? 22 participants with 42 responses. The top challenges/issues were Parking (multiple responses; parking by non-neighborhood residents, parking littering, among others), Traffic, Littering, Noise and Trail Closure.
2. How do you typically receive information about Stadium Events today? 21 participants and 27 responses. The most common form of obtaining information is through social media, email, mailer, mail at home and Google.
3. And what aspects of communication or outreach for Stadium events are working well? 16 participants and 21 responses. The type of communication/outreach that received the most responses is Notifications on street closures (street signs), Facebook and Email.
The Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) provided a presentation including an overview of the major event public safety experience, stadium public safety deployment, stadium command structure, checks and balances, Community Hotline and historical data, major issues impacting quality of life, and some action items desired by the SCPD.
During 2021 through 2025, the Stadium held 54 NFL events and 29 non-NFL events (concerts, soccer events, etc). SCPD was able to collect the historical data received through the Community Hotline (data collected from 2021 - 2025). The SCPD reported of the 97 calls most complaints are noise (33), illegal vending (24), parking (19), and miscellaneous (21) (public intoxication, littering & City of Santa Clara Printed on 3/27/2026Page 1 of 7
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other issues). The core case of the quality of life (QOL) issues is parking, the stadium is surrounded by public streets without residential parking restrictions.
While SCPD received the most complaints about noise most of those complaints came from concerts and non-National Football League (NFL) events.
Parking emerged as a primary concern among most community members in attendance at the meeting the impacts of stadium event attendees parking in their neighborhoods causing negative impacts like littering, not being able to leave their homes (losing parking spots), individuals partying, and intoxicated individuals, among others.
Several residents referenced a parking permit plan that was expected to be implemented following the stadium’s opening, noting that they had previously received parking passes for use in the area.
The SCPD clarified that although parking passes were distributed and initial screening efforts were conducted, the permit program was never formally codified within the City of Santa Clara’s municipal code. Consequently, SCPD is unable to enforce the intended program, and the streets remain designated as unrestricted public parking.
City staff provided an overview of the existing Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Program, including the requirement for majority support (50% plus one) from affected property owners to establish such a program. Staff also discussed the potential for developing a tailored permit parking policy for neighborhoods surrounding the stadium, leveraging new technology to support a more efficient and effective implementation process.
While parking was an issue, not all residents indicated a desire for permit parking but focused on posting “No Event Parking” and closing the pedestrian pathways to discourage event attendees from parking in the neighborhoods and walking to the Stadium.
Similarly, as no parking restrictions are codified in the City’s municipal code, SCPD will not be able to enforce any “No Event Parking” posted signage, there is also no legal authority for the City to close the pedestrian pathway between Wilcox to Stars and Stripes Drive and from the Agnew Road pedestrian entrance. The closure of Wilcox to Stars and Stripes pedestrian pathway has only occurred twice due to safety requirements for the Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1 events: Super Bowl 50 and Super Bowl LX.
The City also shared information on the upcoming closures for Super Bowl LX including road and trail closures including the various phases of closures month leading up to and during the Super Bowl LX game day. Concerns raised about closures impacting bike commuters, proper noticing, designate alternative bike route and keeping the bike route clear. In addition, the City shared information on the Special Event Zone that was implemented during Super Bowl LX February 1, 2026 - February 10, 2026.
Other issues that were mentioned include rideshare drop-off location, trail closures, and stadium lighting.
The Committee appointed Albert Gonzalez to be Chair and Karen Hardey to be Vice Chair.
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DISCUSSION
During the first Stadium Neighborhood Relations meeting, discussion items for the next meeting included: Stadium Overview, Stadium Financial overview and an updated parking program efforts.
At the March 30, 3026 Committee meeting, staff will include a recap of Super Bowl LX, including public safety debrief, closure and traffic impacts, and the communications plan, an overview of the Stadium structure and an update on the parking program efforts. Staff will also provide a Stadium Financial overview at a future meeting.
Stadium Overview:
It is widely understood that the City owns the land and the Stadium Authority owns the Stadium, the complexity of the underlying agreements and operational structure is less commonly known. Staff will provide an overview of the entities, agreements, and overall structure of operating and maintaining the Stadium.
Stadium operations are separated by seasons: NFL season (6 months) and Non-NFL Season (6 months). During NFL season, the stadium tenant is related to the 49’ers; the remaining six months of the year, there is no tenant, and the Santa Clara Stadium Authority contracts with a management company to market/promote the Stadium for events (concerts, sporting events) in addition to managing the stadium.
Measure J
Measure J was approved by Santa Clara voters on June 8, 2010. The measure set forth the following:
· Measure J funded stadium development (up to a threshold) · Terms for the development and operations of a professional football/a major event stadium in Santa Clara.
· Redevelopment Agency:
o Funded not to exceed $40 million to stadium development · Stadium Authority to be established and responsible for:
o Stadium Authority construction obligations
· Limited to specific stadium
o In charge of Stadium operations (may contract out)
o Receives all “net revenues” from non-NFL events
o Stadium Authority receives a per-ticket surcharge imposed on all tickets sold for non-NFL events.
· City Role:
o No City General fund or enterprise monies to be used for stadium development. Nor any new or increased taxes.
o City is not liable for Stadium construction or operation costs (City is reimbursed for public safety and other event support services)
o Received a portion of ticket sales
o Leases City property to Stadium Authority
Stadium Entities
There are five entities involved in the ownership, operation, and management of the Stadium:
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1. City of Santa Clara
The City owns the land on which the Stadium is built and leases it to the Santa Clara Stadium Authority (SCSA). The City is also responsible for providing public safety, traffic control, and emergency response services for all Stadium events, with costs reimbursed by Stadium- related entities.
2. Santa Clara Stadium Authority (SCSA)
SCSA owns the Stadium. It leases the Stadium to StadCo during the six-month NFL season and contracts with ManCo to manage operations during the non-NFL portion of the year.
3. Forty Niners Football Company (TeamCo)
TeamCo owns and operates the San Francisco 49ers. During the NFL season, TeamCo subleases the Stadium from StadCo for all NFL games and related team activities.
4. Forty Niners SC Stadium Company (StadCo)
StadCo is the primary tenant of the Stadium during the NFL season (approximately six months). During this time, StadCo subleases the Stadium to TeamCo and is responsible for certain operational and financial obligations under the Stadium Lease.
5. Forty Niners Stadium Management Company (ManCo)
ManCo manages the day-to-day operations of the Stadium year-round, including both NFL and non-NFL events. ManCo operates under contract with StadCo during the NFL season and with SCSA during the non-NFL season.
During the 2026 Major events hosted at the Stadium, Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup there are additional entities associated with the operations and maintenance of the Stadium.
1. The Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC)
BAHC is the nonprofit organization that successfully petitioned the NFL and FIFA to host the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup matches at the Stadium. BAHC serves as the primary coordinating body, working closely with the NFL, FIFA, the City, SCSA, StadCo and ManCo to plan and deliver these events.
To formalize roles and responsibilities, BAHC entered into a League Event Agreement with the City, SCSA, StadCo, and ManCo, which outlines each entity’s obligations related to hosting the Super Bowl. In addition, BAHC executed an Assumption and Assignment Agreement with the City, SCSA, and ManCo that defines the respective roles and responsibilities for hosting the FIFA World Cup matches.
Key Stadium Contracts
The operation of the Stadium is governed by four primary agreements:
1. Ground Lease:
Purpose: City leases land to SCSA for development and operations of Stadium.
Entities: City (Landlord) and SCSA (Tenant)
Key Terms:
· Lease - 40 years
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· Performance Rent: 50% of the net income from non-NFL events for any given lease year less the sum of Performance-Based Rent Credits.
· Santa Clara Senior & Youth Fees: $0.40 per NFL games capped at $300,000 to the City. · City provides public safety, transportation management and emergency response services.
SCSA/StadCo reimburse City.
2. Stadium Lease:
Purpose: Defines financial and operational terms for use of the Stadium, including revenue and cost responsibilities.
Entities: SCSA (Landlord) and StadCo (Tenant)
Terms:
· Lease -
o 40-year term; each year during NFL Season (August 1 - January 31) o StadCo receives exclusive rights year-round for NFL-related operational areas. o StadCo is responsible for ManCo operational expenses during their lease term. · Lease Rent(s)
o $24.8 Million Facility Rent (subject to adjustments)
o Stadium Building Licensees (SBL’s) Revenue from season ticket sales goes to offset construction financing costs.
· Public Safety Costs Threshold
o If public safety costs exceed $374,400 per game (increase 4% annually) costs incurred over the annual threshold will be repaid over time with the Additional Ticket Surcharge and the Discretionary Fund.
o Capital Reserves/Expenditures
o SCSA must deposit $2 million per year (3% annual increase) into Capital Reserve Fund. If there are excess revenues up to an additional $1 million is deposited. o Funds spent per Capital Expenditure Plan by ManCo subject to SCSA approval. · SCSA Revenues:
1. Non-NFL Ticket Surcharge Revenue equal to a minimum of $8 per ticket sold; Base Ticket Surcharge ($4) and Additional Ticket Surcharge ($4) go to reimburse public safety costs
2. $0.35 per ticket for NFL games capped at $250,000 annually to the City for senior/youth programs
3. Stadium Naming Rights $8.1 million (FY 2025/26) per lease year (increasing by 3% annually)
4. Non-NFL event revenues (parking, concession, ticket sales, ad revenues, etc.)
5. Excess Revenues and net revenues after paying off certain SCSA departments and funding operational and capital reserves
3. Management Agreement:
Purpose: Outlines ManCo’s responsibility for managing and maintaining the Stadium. ManCo to maintain the Stadium in the “Required Condition” with duty to control costs and maximized revenues.
Entities: SCSA, StadCo and ManCo
Terms:
· ManCo markets and books all non-NFL events on behalf of SCSA · Fees
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o SCSA and StadCo split the $400,000 annual Base Management Fee (3% annual increase)
o ManCo receives Marketing & Book Fee (percentage based)
4. Stadium Operations Agreement:
Purpose: Establishes how SCSA and StadCo coordinate shared use of the Stadium.
Entities: SCSA and StadCo
Terms:
· Procedures for scheduling stadium events
· Coordination on preparation/approval of annual operations and maintenance plan · Coordination for the preparation of public safety budgets · Reserves SCSA rights to approve capital expenditures
· Specifies rules for access by suite licenses and premium stadium areas · Provisions for selection of concessionaries, parking operators Parking Program & Options:
A major concern that was brought up and discussed at the first Committee meeting was parking by event attendees in the residential neighborhoods. Staff provided information on the City’s Residential Parking Program (RPP) and discussed the opportunity to develop a parking program designed for the neighborhoods adjacent to the Stadium.
The City currently has the RPP, which establishes the process to create permit parking in neighborhoods. The RPP program addresses parking issues in neighborhoods by establishing permit parking in neighborhoods near high-traffic areas (e.g., hospitals, transit stations, businesses, schools) to improve resident parking availability, though it does not guarantee a space; residents with permits are exempt from time limits or parking restrictions, while visitors must display a pass or are restricted from parking.
City staff researched parking programs near stadium/arenas in the region, including the cities of Mountain View, San Franisco, Oakland and San Jose. The cities researched each have various types of overlay parking zones, including stadium programs, downtown zones, and neighborhood business zones.
The City is currently exploring development of a draft Stadium Event Overlay Parking Program (“SEOPP”) to help mitigate parking impacts in residential neighborhoods during major events at the Stadium. The proposed SEOPP provides a flexible, event-based alternative to the City’s existing Residential Parking Permit Program that would better meet the concerns and needs of the residential communities adjacent to the Stadium.
In its current draft framework, the proposed SEOPP would only apply to specifically designated locations (which have not yet been identified) and would only be activated during days when major events are held at the Stadium. Residents would be eligible to receive a limited number of permits for their household and guests, subject to program enrollment and permit renewal. To encourage compliance, the SEOPP would also include enforcement measures, such as citations for violations.
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the two options, including feedback on the following:
· What are the primary goals we are trying to achieve (e.g., resident parking access, safety, or mitigating event impacts)?
· Which program do you think will be more successful in achieving the goal(s)? · How should success be measured (e.g., parking availability, reduced complaints, safety improvements)?
· How will each option impact residents, renters, and multi-family housing differently? · What geographic area should be included?
· What resources (staffing, systems, technology) would be required for enforcement? · What penalties or incentives would support compliance? · What trade-offs are residents willing to accept (e.g., stricter rules vs. convenience for guests)? · How will residents, their guests, and service providers access parking under each option? Super Bowl LX Recap:
Staff will provide a brief recap of Super Bowl LX’s public safety, road closures, and communications plan during the meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only, and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated by the City Manager’s Office, the Police and Finance Departments.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee 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] or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide feedback on the draft Stadium Event Overlay Parking Program. Receive and file this report and provide direction that the Committee may bring forward near-term and rolling recommendations to the City Council as they are identified, informed by twelve years of stadium operations experience and stakeholder input gathered through the Committee process. Staff will support as needed and return with additional analysis as directed by Council.
Reviewed by: Paulina Morales, Assistant City Manager
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
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