5:30 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
04/21/2026
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 STUDY SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor Gillmor called the Study Session to order at 5:35 PM.
Confirmation of Quorum
1. 26-400
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel confirmed a quorum.
Study Session on 2025-2030 Community Plan to End Homelessness and Updates on Local Work Efforts
Recommendation: Consider staff's report and presentations on the regional Draft 2025-30 Community Plan to End Homelessness and local work efforts, and provide feedback.
Acting City Manager Azevedo made some opening remarks and introduced Deputy City Manager Jung who provided a Powerpoint presentation on 2025-2030 Community Plan to End Homelessness and update on local efforts. Ray Bramson (Chief Operating Officer, Destination Home), KJ Kaminski (Director, Office of Supportive Housing), and Housing Manager Marcus joined the presentation.
Councilmember Park arrived at the dais at 5:53 p.m.
Council questions and comments followed.
KJ Kaminski (Director, Office of Supportive Housing) addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: Jeff Houston
Mayor Gillmor called for a recess at 6:50 p.m.
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 7:07 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 Chahal is absent due to travel for City related business.
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 Karen Hardy, Council/Boardmember Kevin Park, Council/Boardmember Suds Jain,
Present: 6 -
Council/Boardmember Kelly Cox, and Mayor/Chair Lisa M. Gillmor
Absent: 1 - Council/Boardmember Raj Chahal
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez to excuse Council/Boardmember Chahal from this meeting.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
2. 26-473 Exception - Item Withdrawn by Staff
Public Hearing: Action on an Ordinance of the City of Santa Clara, California, Authorizing the Installation of Supergraphic Signs on Building Surfaces in the Vicinity of Levi’s Stadium During a Limited Time Period Surrounding FIFA World Cup 2026 Special Events
Recommendation:
Staff desires to withdraw this item from Council consideration. Unless the Council desires to proceed otherwise, no action is necessary.
City Attorney Googins provided some remarks.
Public Comment: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Hardy, to withdraw this item.
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Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
Vice Mayor Gonzalez requested a reconsideration of Item 4 from the April 14, 2026 Special City Council Meeting regarding Council Policy 030 request to place an agenda item at a future meeting to discuss Downtown Request for Proposal/Request for Qualification.
Mayor Gillmor and Councilmember Cox recused themselves from this item due to a conflict of interest and left the dais at 7:16 PM.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez presided over this item.
Council comments followed.
Public Comment: Donna West
Mark Kelsey
Council discussion followed.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Park, to place an agenda item at a future meeting within 90 days to discuss Downtown Request for Proposal/Request for Qualification.
The motion failed.
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Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chahal
Recused: 2 - Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
3.A 26-305 2026 Santa Clara Relay for Life
Mayor Gillmor and Councilmember Cox returned to the dais at 7:31 PM.
Mayor Gillmor made some opening remarks and introduced Jonathan Oh (Relay for Life) who provided a verbal presentation on the 2026 Santa Clara Relay for Life.
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3.C 26-342
CONSENT CALENDAR
Recognition of Funds Raised to Benefit Local Programs from the 2025 Santa Clara Historic Home Tour
Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, recognized the funds raised to benefit local programs from the 2025 Santa Clara Historic Home Tour.
Carol Lucero (Historic Home Tour Committee) made some remarks.
Recognition of Partnership with the Silicon Valley Office of Protocol Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, recognized the partnership with the Silicon Valley Office of Protocol.
Deanna Tryon (Chief of Protocol, Silicon Valley Office of Protocol) made some remarks.
Council/Boardmember Jain abstained from the March 5, 2026 Special Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes of Item 4.A as he was absent and pulled Items 4.I and 4.J.
Council/Boardmember Cox pulled Item 4.N.
Kirk Vartan pulled Item 4.E.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar (except Items 4.A, 4.E, 4.I, 4.J, and 4.N).
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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4.A 26-470 Action on the March 5, 2026 Special Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting, March 10, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting and March 24, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the March 5, 2026 Special Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting, March 10, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting and March 24, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Council/Boardmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, to approve the March 5, 2026 Special Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting, March 10, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting and March 24, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
Abstained: Councilmember Jain1 -
4.B 26-8
Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Historical and Landmarks Commission - March 5, 2026
Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee - December 15, 2025
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to note and file the Minutes of: Historical and Landmarks Commission - March 5, 2026; and Stadium
Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee - December 15, 2025.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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4.C 26-252 Action on the City of Santa Clara Public Facilities Financing Corporation Federal and State Income Tax Exempt Reporting for Fiscal Year 2024/25 Recommendation: Accept and Authorize the PFFC Executive Director, or designee, to file the 2024 Internal Revenue Service Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) and the State of California Form 199 (Exempt Organization Annual Information Return) on behalf of the City of Santa Clara Public Facilities Financing Corporation in substantially the forms presented.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to accept and authorize the Public Facilities Financing Corporation Executive Director, or designee, to file the 2024 Internal Revenue Service Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) and the State of California Form 199 (Exempt Organization Annual Information Return) on behalf of the City of Santa Clara Public Facilities Financing Corporation in substantially the forms presented.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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4.D 26-373 Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for February 2026 and Approval of the Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation: 1. Note and file the Monthly Financial Status Report and Monthly Investment Report for February 2026 as presented; and
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget amendments in the following funds (as detailed in the Fiscal Impact section of the staff report and Attachment 3 of the staff report):
a. In the General Fund, recognizes wildland reimbursement revenue and appropriates the funds to the Fire Department, with a net impact of $227,315;
b. In the Building Development Services Fund, increases the Materials, Services, Supplies budget and decreases the
unrestricted ending fund balance, with a net impact of $0; c. In the Fire Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Fund, recognizes enforcement fine revenue and appropriates a portion of the funding to the Fire Department, establishes a restricted CUPA Enforcement Fines Reserve, allocating the remaining revenue to this reserve, with a net impact of $119,200; and
d. In the Library Operating Grant Trust Fund, recognizes grant funding and establishes a Pacific Library Partnership California Library Services Act grant appropriation, with a net impact of $3,711.
Items 2a - 2d, five affirmative Council votes required to appropriate additional revenue and for the use of unused balances.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to (1) note and file the Monthly Financial Status Report and Monthly Investment Report for February 2026 as presented; and (2) approve the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget amendments in the following funds: (a) in the General Fund, recognizes wildland reimbursement revenue and appropriates the funds to the Fire Department, with a net impact of $227,315; (b) in the Building Development Services Fund, increases the Materials, Services, Supplies budget and decreases the unrestricted ending fund balance, with a net impact of $0; (c) in the Fire Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Fund, recognizes enforcement fine revenue and appropriates a portion of the funding to the Fire Department, establishes a restricted CUPA Enforcement Fines Reserve, allocating the remaining revenue to this reserve, with a net impact of $119,200; and (d) in the Library Operating Grant Trust Fund, recognizes grant funding and establishes a Pacific Library Partnership California Library Services Act grant appropriation, with a net impact of $3,711.
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Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
4.F 26-327 Action to Delegate Authority to the City Manager to Issue Purchase Orders to Mader Supply, LLC for the Purchase of Steel Transmission Poles for an Aggregate Maximum Amount of $5,000,000, Funded by Silicon Valley Power
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to issue Purchase Orders to Mader Supply, LLC, for the purchase of steel transmission poles with an aggregate maximum compensation of $5,000,000 through June 30, 2031, with price escalations based on adjustments to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index, subject to the appropriation of funds; and
2. 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 Purchase Orders 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 Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to (1) authorize the City Manager or designee to issue Purchase Orders to Mader Supply, LLC, for the purchase of steel transmission poles with an aggregate maximum compensation of $5,000,000 through June 30, 2031, with price escalations based on adjustments to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (2) 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 Purchase Orders 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 Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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4.G 26-188 Action on the Award of a Public Works Contract for the Northwest Loop Capacity Upgrade Project to Henkels & McCoy West, LLC, for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,996,557, Inclusive of a 15% Contingency, Funded by the Northwest Loop Capacity Upgrade Capital Improvement Project (CIP No. 2444) Budget
Recommendation:
1. Determine 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. Award the Public Works Contract for the Northwest Loop Capacity Upgrade Project (CIP No. 2444) to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Henkels & McCoy West, LLC, in the amount of $1,736,136, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a public works contract (Contract) in substantially the form attached to this Report to Council, subject to the review and final approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to (a)take any actions necessary to implement and administer the Contract including executing any and all documents required for the award, completion, or acceptance of the Project and (b) approve any necessary change orders not to exceed 15% of the original contract price, or $260,421, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,996,557, funded by the Electric Utility Capital Fund.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to (1) determine 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) award the Public Works Contract for the Northwest Loop Capacity Upgrade Project (CIP No. 2444) to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Henkels & McCoy West, LLC, in the amount of $1,736,136, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a public works contract (Contract) in substantially the form attached to this Report to Council, subject to the review and final approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (3) authorize the City Manager or designee to (a) take any actions necessary to implement and administer the Contract including executing any and all documents required for the award, completion, or acceptance of the Project and (b) approve any necessary change orders not to exceed 15% of the original contract price, or $260,421, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,996,557, funded by the Electric Utility Capital Fund.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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4.H 26-241 Action on Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Perkins + Will for the Tasman East Specific Plan
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement with Perkins + Will for professional services to prepare the Amendment to the Tasman East Specific Plan by extending the term of the agreement through December 31, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement with Perkins + Will for professional services to prepare the Amendment to the Tasman East Specific Plan by extending the term of the agreement through December 31, 2026.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
4.K 26-223
Action on a Resolution Acknowledging Receipt by City Council of a State-Mandated Compliance Report on Required Annual Fire Inspections of Certain Occupancies, and Approving Alignment of the SB 1205 Report With Annual Discussion of the Municipal Fee Schedule
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt of a report made by the Fire Chief of the Santa Clara Fire Department regarding the inspection of certain occupancies requiring annual inspections in such occupancies pursuant to sections 13146.2, 13146.3, and 13146.4 of the California Health and Safety Code and approving alignment of the SB 1205 report with annual discussion of the Municipal Fee Schedule.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to adopt Resolution No. 26-9549 acknowledging receipt of a report made by the Fire Chief of the Santa Clara Fire Department regarding the inspection of certain occupancies requiring annual inspections in such occupancies pursuant to sections 13146.2, 13146.3, and 13146.4 of the California Health and Safety Code and approving alignment of the SB 1205 report with annual discussion of the Municipal Fee Schedule.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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4.L 26-330 Action to Authorize the City Manager to (1) Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Substation Agreement with 1220 Santa Clara Propco, LLC for the Memorex Junction Substation and (2) Negotiate and Execute Amendments to Other Existing Customer Substation Agreements to Allow for Load Ramp Acceleration and/or Additional Capacity, Subject to Power Availability and Incorporation of Standardized Terms for Curtailment and Other Conditions
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Substation Agreement by and between the City of Santa Clara, California, and 1220 Santa Clara Propco, LLC, in substantially the form presented, subject to the review and approval as to final form by the City Attorney;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute amendments to existing substation agreements with customers to allow for accelerated load ramps and/or additional capacity and subject to (a) SVP or CAISO grid limitations and (b) the inclusion of curtailment control provisions, revised capacity commitments, and other SVP standardized agreement term, in final forms reviewed and approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any and all actions as are necessary or advisable to implement and administer the agreements as amended.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to (1) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Substation Agreement by and between the City of Santa Clara, California, and 1220 Santa Clara Propco, LLC, in substantially the form presented, subject to the review and approval as to final form by the City Attorney; (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute amendments to existing substation agreements with customers to allow for accelerated load ramps and/or additional capacity and subject to (a) SVP or CAISO grid limitations and (b) the inclusion of curtailment control provisions, revised capacity commitments, and other SVP standardized agreement term, in final forms reviewed and approved by the City Attorney; and (3) authorize the City Manager or designee to take any and all actions as are necessary or advisable to implement and administer the agreements as amended.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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4.M 26-401 Informational Report on 2026 Q1 Legislative Updates Recommendation: Note and file the informational report on 2026 Q1 legislative updates.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to note and file the informational report on 2026 Q1 legislative updates.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
4.O 26-260
Adopt a Resolution Updating the Average Per-Acre Land Values and Park Development Costs Per Capita Used for Setting the Parkland In-Lieu Fee Schedule for New Residential Development for FY 2026/27 Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution, in accordance with City Code Chapter 17.35, establishing average per-acre land values and park development costs used for calculating parkland in-lieu fees for residential development for FY 2026/27 and updating the Municipal Fee Schedule.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to adopt Resolution No. 26-9551 establishing average per-acre land values and park development costs used for calculating parkland in-lieu fees for residential development for Fiscal Year 2026/27 and updating the Municipal Fee Schedule.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Noah MacDonald spoke regarding the downtown project.
Anthony Becker (Time donated by Abel) made a Council Policy 030 request to investigate the disclosure of confidential information from Closed Session.
Donna West spoke regarding the downtown project.
Edward Strine spoke regarding the downtown project.
Council questions followed.
City Attorney Googins addressed Council questions.
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
5. 26-460 Action on the 2026 City Council Priority Setting Session Framework DEFERRED FROM APRIL 7, 2026
Recommendation: Approve the 2026 City Council Priority Session Framework and Annual City Council Priority Setting Session Framework
Mayor Gillmor pulled this item at the April 7, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting.
Assistant to the City Manager Le provided a Powerpoint presentation on the action on the 2026 City Council Priority Setting Session Framework.
Council questions and comments followed.
Acting City Manager Azevedo addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to approve the 2026 City Council Priority Session Framework and Annual City Council Priority Setting Session Framework.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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4.E 26-314 Action on a Resolution to Authorize an Increase in the Business License Tax Corresponding to an Increase in the Annual Inflation Rate Effective July 1, 2026
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the annual inflation adjustment for the Business License Tax, effective July 1, 2026, in the amount of 2.5% as allowable under Santa Clara City Code Section 3.40.160
Kirk Vartan pulled this item for discussion.
Acting City Manager Azevedo made some opening remarks and Director of Finance Lee provided a verbal report on the Business License Tax increase.
Council questions followed.
Director of Finance Lee and City Attorney Googins addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to adopt Resolution No. 26-9546 authorizing the annual inflation adjustment for the Business License Tax, effective July 1, 2026, in the amount of 2.5% as allowable under Santa Clara City Code Section 3.40.160
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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4.I 26-163 Action on a Resolution of Intention for Parking Maintenance District No. 122 - Franklin Square
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to order that the alternative method for the levy of benefit assessment be made applicable to the City of Santa Clara Parking Maintenance District No. 122;
2. Set a hearing date of June 9, 2026, to approve the Director’s Report FY 2026/27; and
3. Authorize the publication, mailing, and posting of the Notice of Public Hearing as stated in the Resolution of Intention.
Councilmember Jain pulled this item for discussion.
Mayor Gillmor recused herself from this item due to a conflict of interest as her office is within the subject area and left the dais at 8:55 PM.
Council questions followed.
Director of Public Works Mobeck addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: Mark Kelsey
Council discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 26-9547 ordering that the alternative method for the levy of benefit assessment be made applicable to the City of Santa Clara Parking Maintenance District No. 122; (2) set a hearing date of June 9, 2026, to approve the Director’s Report Fiscal Year 2026/27; and (3) authorize the publication, mailing, and posting of the Notice of Public Hearing as stated in the Resolution of Intention.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, and Councilmember Cox
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Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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4.J 26-164 Adoption of a Resolution of Intention for Maintenance District No. 183 - Santa Clara Convention Center Complex
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to order that the alternative method for the levy of benefit assessment be made applicable to the Santa Clara Convention Center Complex Maintenance District No. 183;
2. Set a hearing date of June 9, 2026 to approve the Director’s Report FY 2026/27; and
3. Authorize the publication, mailing, and posting of the Notice of Public Hearing as stated in the Resolution of Intention.
Mayor Gillmor returned to the dais at 9:14 PM.
Councilmember Jain pulled this item for discussion.
Council questions followed.
Director of Public Works Mobeck addressed Council question.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 26-9548 ordering that the alternative method for the levy of benefit assessment be made applicable to the Santa Clara Convention Center Complex Maintenance District No. 183; (2) set a hearing date of June 9, 2026 to approve the Director’s Report Fiscal Year 2026/27; and (3) authorize the publication, mailing, and posting of the Notice of Public Hearing as stated in the Resolution of Intention.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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4.N 26-462 Authorize the City Manager to execute the 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters, Local 1171 (Unit 1), Approve a Corresponding Update to the Unit 1 Classified Salary Plan, and Approve Related Budget Amendment
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding and any related Side Letter Agreements Between the City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters, Local 1171 (Unit 1) on the terms presented, as reflected in the Mediation Joint Recommendation, in a final form approved by the City Attorney;
2. Adopt a Resolution Updating the Salary Plan for various Unit 1 classified positions to satisfy the requirements of California Code of Regulations Section 570.5; and
3. Approve the FY 2025/26 budget amendment in the General Fund to increase the Fire Department appropriation by $576,000 and decrease the unrestricted ending fund balance by $576,000 (five affirmative Council votes required for the use of unused balances).
Councilmember Cox pulled this item for discussion.
Council questions followed.
Public Comment: None.
Council questions followed.
Acting City Manager Azevedo addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Mayor Gillmor, to (1) authorize the City Manager to execute a 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding and any related Side Letter Agreements Between the City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters, Local 1171 (Unit 1) on the terms presented, as reflected in the Mediation Joint Recommendation, in a final form approved by the City Attorney; (2) adopt a Resolution Updating the Salary Plan for various Unit 1 classified positions to satisfy the requirements of California Code of Regulations Section 570.5; (3) approve the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget amendment in the General Fund to increase the Fire Department appropriation by $576,000 and decrease the
unrestricted ending fund balance by $576,000; and (4) include retro pay to January 1, 2026.
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Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to (1) authorize the City Manager to execute a 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding and any related Side Letter Agreements Between the City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters, Local 1171 (Unit 1) on the terms presented, as reflected in the Mediation Joint Recommendation, in a final form approved by the City Attorney; (2) adopt Resolution No. 26-9550 Updating the Salary Plan for various Unit 1 classified positions to satisfy the requirements of California Code of Regulations Section 570.5; and (3) approve the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget amendment in the General Fund to increase the Fire Department appropriation by $576,000 and decrease the unrestricted ending fund balance by $576,000.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
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6. 26-235 Public Hearing: Action on the Adoption of the Proposed FY 2026/27 Municipal Fee Schedule
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution for the “City of Santa Clara 2026/27 Municipal Fee Schedule” which
1. Sets new fees, rates and charges (collectively “fees”);
2. Amends existing fees; and
3. Deletes certain fees; for various City departments effective on July 1, 2026.
Mayor Gillmor opened the Public Hearing.
Acting City Manager Azevedo made a few opening remarks and introduced Senior Management Analyst Hoang who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the action on the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Municipal Fee Schedule.
Council questions followed.
Public Comment: None
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
Director of Finance Lee, Director of Parks and Recreation Sparacino, and Terry Madsen (President, ClearSource) addressed Council questions.
Council questions followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Jain, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 26-9552 for the “City of Santa Clara 2026/27 Municipal Fee Schedule” which: (a) sets new fees, rates and charges (collectively “fees”); (b) amends existing fees; and (c) deletes certain fees; for various City departments effective on July 1, 2026; and (2) direct staff to return with a comprehensive operational plan policy for stadium parking at the Youth Soccer Park and Reed & Grant Park.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS Councilmember Jain reported gifts he received at the opening of the new Family Giving Tree facility on March 25, 2026 and from students visiting from Izumo, Japan on March 31, 2026.
Councilmember Cox noted that she attended the Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee and Board of Directors Meeting on April 9, 2026. She provided a report on the meeting.
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
None.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
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Public Comment
The regular meeting was adjourned into Closed Session in memory of Joe Siecinski and Stuart Sampson at 10:37 PM.
Conference with Labor Negotiators (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957.6
City representatives: Aracely Azevedo, Marco Mercado, Ashley Lancaster, Glen Googins and Su Reuter
Employee Organization(s):
Unclassified Fire Management (Unit #9B)
None.
Councilmember Park provided some remarks on Joe Siecinski.
Convene to Closed Session (Council Conference Room)
Mayor Gillmor adjourned into Closed Session at 10:39 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY REQUIRED, TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY IN PERSON IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND AT THE NEXT MEETING ON MAY 5, 2026.
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