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City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes of the
Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board
Draft
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5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor Gillmor called the Closed Session to order at 5:36 PM.
Confirmation of Quorum
1.A 26-767
1.B 26-715
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel confirmed a quorum.
Conference with Labor Negotiators (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957.6
City representatives: Jovan D. Grogan, Aracely Azevedo, Marco Mercado, Ashley Lancaster, Glen Googins and Su Reuter
Employee Organization(s):
Santa Clara Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters, Local
1171 (Unit #1)
Police Officers Association (Unit #2)
City of Santa Clara Employees Association (Unit 578)
Unclassified Police Management (Unit #9A)
Unclassified Fire Management (Unit #9B)
Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Windsor, et al. vs. City of Santa Clara, et al, Santa Clara Superior Court, Case no. 24CV449205
Public Comment
None.
Convene to Closed Session (Sparacino Conference Room)
Mayor Gillmor adjourned into Closed Session at 5:39 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 7:04 PM.
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Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Council/Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council/Boardmember Cox recited the Statement of Values.
Roll Call
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimentel recited the AB23 announcement and Statement of Behavioral Standards.
Assistant City Clerk/Secretary Pimentel also noted that any registered Lobbyist speaking during the Public Meeting will need to identify themselves and whom they represent.
Vice Mayor/Chair Albert Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Raj Chahal, Council/Boardmember Karen Hardy, Council/Boardmember Kevin Park, Council/Boardmember Suds Jain, Council/Boardmember Kelly Cox, and Mayor/Chair Lisa M. Gillmor
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REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
City Attorney Googins reported that there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
Mayor Gillmor moved Item 5 to the end of the agenda.
City Attorney Googins requested that Item 11 be continued to the August 18, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board meeting.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to open the public hearing on Item 11 and then continue it to the August 18, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board meeting.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to move Item 7 up on the agenda to be heard after Public Presentations.
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Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, seconded by Council/Boardmember Chahal, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Aye: Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Chahal, Council/ Boardmember Hardy, Council/Boardmember Park, Council/Boardmember Jain, Council/Boardmember Cox, and Mayor/Chair Gillmor
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3.A 26-662 Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period May 9, 2026 - June 5, 2026
Recommendation:
Approve the list of Bills and Claims for May 9, 2026 - June 5, 2026.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to approve the list of Bills and Claims for May 9, 2026 - June 5, 2026.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.B 26-726
Action on Monthly Financial Status and Investment Reports for May 2026 Recommendation: Note and file the Monthly Financial Status Report and Monthly Investment Report for May 2026 as presented.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to note and file the Monthly Financial Status Report and Monthly Investment Report for May 2026 as presented.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.C 26-679 Action to Authorize the City Manager to Increase the Purchase Order Authorization with 3M Company for 715 Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced Conductors and Accessories for an Aggregate Maximum Compensation Amount of $5,000,000
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to issue Purchase Orders to 3M Company, for an additional $2,500,000 for a revised maximum aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for 715 Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced (ACCR) conductors and related accessories with no set procurement term limitation, subject to a valid sole source determination, appropriation of funds and review, and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any action as necessary to implement and administer the Purchase Orders, subject to the above maximum compensation and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) authorize the City Manager or designee to issue Purchase Orders to 3M Company, for an additional $2,500,000 for a revised maximum aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for 715 Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced (ACCR) conductors and related accessories with no set procurement term limitation, subject to a valid sole source determination, appropriation of funds and review, and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to take any action as necessary to implement and administer the Purchase Orders, subject to the above maximum compensation and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.D 26-375 Action to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Total of Three Master Services Agreements, one with Westwood Professional Services, one with RRM Design Group, and one with Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey for Design Professional Services for Parks Rehabilitation and Improvements, with a Total Compensation Not-to-Exceed $2,300,000 for each Agreement, with an Aggregate Compensation Not-to-Exceed $6,900,000 Across all Three Agreements
Recommendation:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Master Services Agreements with Westwood Professional Services, Inc., RRM Design Group, and Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey (Master Services Agreements) to provide professional design services starting on or about July 14, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2032, with a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $2,300,000 per agreement, for a total aggregate compensation not to exceed $6,900,000 across all three agreements, subject to the appropriation of funds and approval as to form by the City Attorney;
2. Authorize the City Manager to take any actions necessary to implement the Master Services Agreements, and negotiate and execute future amendment(s) to (i) add or delete services associated with the services, (ii) extend the term, as needed, to complete work authorized during the original term, (iii) implement rate adjustments on the terms provided in Exhibit B, and (iv) make de minimis changes, provided that the total aggregate compensation is not exceeded, subject to the appropriation of funds and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Master Services Agreements with Westwood Professional Services, Inc., RRM Design Group, and Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey (Master Services Agreements) to provide professional design services starting on or about July 14, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2032, with a maximum
compensation not-to-exceed $2,300,000 per agreement, for a total aggregate compensation not to exceed $6,900,000 across all three agreements, subject to the appropriation of funds and approval as to form by the City Attorney; (2) authorize the City Manager to take any actions necessary to implement the Master Services
Agreements, and negotiate and execute future amendment(s) to (i) add or delete services associated with the services, (ii) extend the term, as needed, to complete work authorized during the original term, (iii) implement rate adjustments on the terms provided in Exhibit B, and (iv) make de minimis changes, provided that the total aggregate compensation is not exceeded, subject to the
appropriation of funds and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.E 26-677
City Council and Authorities Action Delegating Authority: to the City Manager for the City; the Executive Director for the Santa Clara Stadium Authority; the Contract Administrator for the Sports and Open Space Authority; and the Executive Director for the Housing Authority during the City Council recess period from July 15, 2026, through August 17, 2026 Recommendation:
That the City Council/Stadium Authority Board/Sports and Open Space Authority/Housing Authority adopt a Joint Resolution to:
1. Delegate authority to the City Manager, or their designee, in their capacity as for the City Manager for the City, Executive Director for the Santa Clara Stadium Authority, Contract Administrator for the Sports and Open Space Authority, and the Executive Director for the Housing Authority to take actions otherwise subject to Council/Board approval where inaction would result in project delays, interruption of services and operations, adverse fiscal impact or in the event of an emergency, during the period from July 15, 2026, through August 17, 2026, with any such action being subject to review and approval by the City Attorney for compliance with the terms of such delegation, and as to form for any related contracts; and
2. Require the City Manager to submit a report on actions taken during the Council recess at a City Council/Concurrent Authorities Meeting in August 2026.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, seconded by Council/Boardmember Chahal, to adopt joint Resolution No. 26-
9588 to (1) delegate authority to the City Manager, or their designee, in their capacity as for the City Manager for the City, Executive Director for the Santa Clara Stadium Authority, Contract Administrator for the Sports and Open Space Authority, and the Executive Director for the Housing Authority to take actions otherwise subject to Council/Board approval where inaction would result in project delays, interruption of services and operations, adverse fiscal impact or in the event of an emergency, during the period from July 15, 2026, through August 17, 2026, with any such action being subject to review and approval by the City Attorney for compliance with the terms of such delegation, and as to form for any related contracts; and (2) require the City Manager to submit a report on actions taken during the Council recess at a City Council/Concurrent Authorities Meeting in August 2026.
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3.F 26-678 Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for Public Works at 840 Parker Street, 2291 De La Cruz Boulevard, 3025 Raymond Street, and 2625 Patricia Drive, With an Estimated Cost of $151,043 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 840 Parker Street, 2291 De La Cruz Boulevard, 3025 Raymond Street, and 2625 Patricia Drive, with an estimated cost of $151,043, 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 Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, 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 840 Parker Street, 2291 De La Cruz Boulevard, 3025 Raymond Street, and 2625 Patricia Drive, with an estimated cost of $151,043, are better performed by the City with its own employees based on the information set forth in this Report to Council and authorize the performance of these public works consistent with this authorization.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.G 26-766 Adopt a Resolution Accepting the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Grant and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Grant-Related Documents, and Approve the Related Budget Amendment Recommendation:
1. Adopt the Resolution accepting the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program grant to be utilized to fund a variety of identified objectives to curb substance-related challenges in our community, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all grant-related documents in final forms approved by the City Attorney’s Office; and
2. Approve the FY 2026/27 budget amendment in the Police Operating Grant Trust Fund to recognize grant funding in the amount of $216,973 and establish a Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program 2026/27 appropriation in the amount of $216,973 (five affirmative Council votes required to appropriate additional revenue).
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 26-9589 accepting the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program grant to be utilized to fund a variety of identified objectives to curb substance-related challenges in our community, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all grant-related documents in final forms approved by the City Attorney’s Office; and (2) approve the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget amendment in the Police Operating Grant Trust Fund to recognize grant funding in the amount of $216,973 and establish a Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program 2026/27 appropriation in the amount of $216,973.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.H 26-781 Action to Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2087 granting a non-exclusive franchise to LS Power Grid California, LLC on terms and conditions set forth in the ordinance for the Power the South Bay and Power the Valley Connector Projects for the purpose of transmitting electric service in the City’s public rights-of-way
Recommendation:
Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2087 granting a non-exclusive franchise to LS Power Grid California, LLC on terms and conditions set forth in the ordinance for the Power the South Bay and Power the Valley Connector Projects for the purpose of transmitting electric service in the City’s public rights-of-way.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to waive Second Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2087 granting a non-exclusive franchise to LS Power Grid California, LLC on terms and conditions set forth in the ordinance for the Power the South Bay and Power the Valley Connector Projects for the purpose of transmitting electric service in the City’s public rights-of-way.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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3.I 26-787
Approval of the Appointment of the Mayor's Citywide Representative to the Community Advisory Committee Supporting the Evaluation of Future City Hall Facility Options
Recommendation:
Approve the appointment of Mark Kelsey as the Mayor's Citywide Representative to the Community Advisory Committee supporting the evaluation of future City Hall facility options.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to approve the appointment of Mark Kelsey as the Mayor's Citywide Representative to serve on the Community Advisory Committee supporting the evaluation of future City Hall facility options.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. 26-685 Action to Authorize the City Manager and Stadium Authority Executive Director to Extend the Agreement with Carl Warren & Company for General Liability Claims Adjusting and Administrative Services through March 1, 2027 and Increase Compensation by $65,000 for a Revised Maximum Compensation of $635,000
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Carl Warren & Company for General Liability Claims Adjusting and Administration Services to extending the term through March 1, 2027 and increase compensation to a revised maximum of Six Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($635,000) subject to budget appropriations;
2. Authorize the Stadium Authority Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Carl Warren & Company for General Liability Claims Adjusting and Administration Services to extending the term through March 1, 2027 and increase compensation to a revised maximum of Six Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($635,000) subject to budget appropriations; and
3. Authorize the City Manager and Stadium Authority Executive Director or designees to take all actions as necessary to implement and administer the agreement, including negotiating and executing future amendments to (a) add or delete related line item services, and (b) make de minimis changes, provided that the total not-to-exceed maximum compensation is not exceeded, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney/Agency Counsel.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, seconded by Council/Boardmember Chahal, to (1) authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Carl Warren & Company for General Liability Claims Adjusting and Administration Services to extending the term through March 1, 2027 and increase compensation to a revised maximum of Six Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($635,000) subject to budget appropriations; (2) authorize the Stadium Authority Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Carl Warren & Company for General Liability Claims Adjusting and Administration Services to extending the term through March 1, 2027 and increase compensation to a revised maximum of Six Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($635,000) subject to budget appropriations; and (3) authorize the City Manager and Stadium Authority Executive Director or designees to take all actions as necessary to implement and administer the agreement, including negotiating and executing future amendments to (a) add or delete related line item services, and (b) make de minimis changes, provided that the total not-to-exceed maximum compensation is not exceeded, subject to
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review and approval as to form by the City Attorney/Stadium Authority Counsel.
Aye: Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Chahal, Council/ Boardmember Hardy, Council/Boardmember Park, Council/Boardmember Jain, Council/Boardmember Cox, and Mayor/Chair Gillmor
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Kathy Watanabe expressed appreciation for the Economic Development & Marketing Committee.
Brian Darby spoke regarding peace.
Howard Gibbons spoke regarding the Economic Development & Marketing Committee and his experience with FIFA World Cup as a vendor.
Vitaly Kleiman asked questions regarding the City of Santa Clara.
Anthony Becker spoke regarding made a Council Policy 030 request to investigate the disclosure of confidential information from Closed Session and hiring an independent elections ethics consultant.
Lee spoke regarding Councilmember Jain's comments on former Councilmember Debi Davis.
Linda Zazzara spoke regarding Councilmember Jain's comments on former Councilmember Debi Davis.
James Rowen spoke regarding Anthony Becker's Council Policy 030 request.
Judy spoke regarding free speech.
Edward Strine spoke regarding genocide.
A motion was made by Councilmember Park, seconded by
Councilmember Jain, to agendize a public report out on the status of the FIFA investigation at a later meeting date uncertain.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Park, seconded by
Councilmember Jain, to agendize a discussion to bring on an ethics advisor including City sponsored candidate forum events at a later meeting date uncertain.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
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7. 26-1574 Action on the Agreement for the Funding and Operation of the Santa Clara Family Community Interim Housing Project Between the City and County for the City to Provide Limited Funding for the Operation of a 30-unit Homekey Interim Housing Development on Santa Clara County-Owned Land Located at the Southeast Corner of Lawrence Expressway and Benton Street
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement for the Funding and Operation of the Santa Clara Family Community with the County of Santa Clara committing up to $6,592,139 in PLHA and local funds for operation support of the proposed Homekey family interim housing project located at Benton Street and Lawrence Expressway, on the terms and in substantially the form presented, subject to the final approval as to form by the City Attorney.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Director of Community Development Hamid who provided a
Powerpoint presentation on the Homekey Interim Housing Development.
She was joined by Hilary Armstrong (Deputy Director, County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing), City Librarian Wong, Elmer Martínez Saballos (Director of Community Engagement and Public Affairs, LifeMoves), Paul Simpson (Chief Financial Officer, LiveMoves), and Housing Manager Marcus.
Council questions and comments followed.
Public Comment: Elysa Gurman
Brenda G
Jarrod Cameron
Kathy Watanabe
Susan Ellenberg
Emily Ann Rames
Wes Mukoyama
Gabriel Lomas
Brian Darby
Linda
Diane Harrison
Ali Sapirman-Lobbyist
Gia Pham
Edward Strine
Pilar Furlong
Director of Community Development Hamid, Police Lieutenant Crescini, Elmer Martínez Saballos (Director of Community Engagement and Public Affairs, LifeMoves), and City Attorney
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Googins addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Park, to overrule the chair on meeting procedure.
The motion failed.
Aye: Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Park, and Councilmember Jain
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Director of Community Development Hamid, Paul Simpson (Chief Financial Officer, LiveMoves), City Attorney Googins, Assistant City Attorney Beyers, City Manager Grogan, Hilary Armstrong (Deputy Director, County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing), City Librarian Wong, Elmer Martínez Saballos (Director of Community Engagement and Public Affairs, LifeMoves), and Housing Manager Marcus addressed Council questions.
Council discussion followed.
City Manager Grogan, KJ Kaminski (Director, County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing), Anat Leonard-Wookey (Vice President of Programs and Services, LifeMoves)
A motion was made by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement for the Funding and Operation of the Santa Clara Family Community with the County of Santa Clara committing up to $6,592,139 in PLHA and local funds for operation support of the proposed Homekey family interim housing project located at Benton Street and Lawrence Expressway, on the terms and in substantially the form presented, with amendment to Section 2 Exhibit E which will read to reflect "the project shall serve 36 families through 90 bedrooms", subject to the final approval as to form by the City Attorney.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Park to approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement for the Funding and Operation of the Santa Clara Family Community with the County of Santa Clara committing up to $6,592,139 in PLHA and local funds for operation support of the proposed Homekey family interim housing project located at Benton Street and Lawrence Expressway, on the terms and in substantially the form presented, with amendment to Section 2 Exhibit E which will read to reflect "the project shall serve 36 families through 90 bedrooms", subject to the final approval as to form by the City Attorney, with the addition of a records retention schedule for 30 years and form a community oversight committee.
The substitute motion failed due to lack of a second.
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designee to execute the Agreement for the Funding and Operation of the Santa Clara Family Community with the County of Santa Clara committing up to $6,592,139 in PLHA and local funds for operation support of the proposed Homekey family interim housing project located at Benton Street and Lawrence Expressway, on the terms and in substantially the form presented, with amendment to Section 2 Exhibit E which will read to reflect "the project shall serve 36 families through 90 bedrooms", subject to the final approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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6. 26-784 Action on a Resolution (1) Calling and Giving Notice of a Special Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026 in Conjunction with the City’s General Municipal Election for a Vote on Two Ballot Measures that, if Passed, Would Amend the City Charter as Follows: (a) Implement a Comprehensive Update of the City Charter; and (b) Update the City’s Public Works Procurement; (2) Requesting the Consolidation of Such Election with the Statewide General Election to be Held in Santa Clara County on November 3, 2026; (3) Directing the Office of the City Attorney to Prepare the Impartial Analyses for the Two Measures; and (4) Setting the Priorities and Schedule for Ballot Arguments; and Authorizing Other Necessary and Appropriate Actions
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution in substantially the form presented and authorize staff to take such additional measures as are necessary and appropriate to finalize the Resolution place the proposed ballot measures on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced City Attorney Googins who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the Charter Project. He was joined by Charter Review Committee Members Crutchlow, Roberts, Peters, and Boeckman.
Council questions and comments followed.
Public Comment: Yvonne Inciarte
Steve Kelly
Brian Darby
Edward Strine
City Attorney Googins addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Cox, to extend this meeting to 1:00 AM.
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Council discussion followed.
City Attorney Googins, Charter Review Committee Member
Crutchlow, and City Manager Grogan addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to put the comprehensive charter review measure on the ballot, approve the ballot question language with links to the various versions on a website, Councilmembers Hardy and Chahal and a Charter Review Committee Member to draft and sign the ballot argument, and add other utilities to the revenue bond.
Councilmember Jain withdrew his motion.
Council discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to extend this meeting to 1:30 AM.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Park, to adopt Resolution No. 26-9590 (1) calling and giving notice of a Special Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 to place the Update of the City's Public Works Procurement on the ballot; (2) requesting the consolidation of such election with the Statewide General Election to be held in Santa Clara County on November 3, 2026; (3) directing the Office of the City Attorney to prepare the Impartial Analyses for the Measures and (4) setting the priorities and schedule for ballot arguments; (5) authorizing other necessary and appropriate actions including revising ballot question as suggested with a $250,000 threshold and include full text; and (5) designate Councilmembers Hardy and Jain with the ability to designate up to 3 more members to draft the argument.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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8. 26-318 Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Weed Abatement Report and Ordering the Cost of Abatement to be a Special Assessment on the Respective Properties Described Therein
Recommendation:
Conduct the public hearing, consider all written and oral testimony presented, and adopt a Resolution confirming the 2026 Weed Abatement Program Assessment Report and Assessment List (Attachment 3) pursuant to SCCC 8.15.090 and directing the imposition of special assessments on the properties and in the amounts listed.
Mayor Gillmor opened the Public Hearing.
Fire Marshall Tomlin provided a Powerpoint presentation on the Weed Abatement program.
Public Comment: Chris Stampolis
Council questions followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: Vice Mayor Gonzalez1 -
Garik Losilevsky (Weed Abatement Program Manager, County of Santa Clara) and Fire Marshall Tomlin addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to conduct the public hearing, consider all written and oral testimony presented, and adopt Resolution No. 26-9591 confirming the 2026 Weed Abatement Program Assessment Report and Assessment List pursuant to SCCC 8.15.090 and directing the imposition of special assessments on the properties and in the amounts listed.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Nay: Councilmember Chahal1 -
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9. 26-774 Authorize the City Manager to execute the 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Clara and the Unclassified Fire Management (Unit 9B), Approve a Corresponding Update to the Unclassified Salary Plan and Approve the Related Budget Amendments 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 Unclassified Fire Management (Unit 9B) on the terms presented, as reflected in the Tentative Agreement, including a one-time non-pensionable discretionary cash payment to the classification of Fire Chief (Job Code 117) totaling $10,000 ($4,000 to the classification of Fire Chief in lieu of a salary adjustment, and $6,000 to all Unit 9B employees) and remaining status quo on an annual base salary of $417,463.92 for the Fire Chief;
2. Adopt a Resolution Updating the Salary Plan for various Unit 9B unclassified positions to satisfy the requirements of California Code of Regulations Section 570.5; and
3. Approve the following FY 2026/27 budget amendments:
a. In the General Fund, increase the Fire Department budget in the amount of $364,000, and decrease the unrestricted ending fund balance in the amount of $364,000;
b. In the Fire CUPA Fund, increase the Fire Department budget in the amount of $32,000, and decrease the unrestricted ending fund balance in the amount of $32,000; and
c. In the Fire Development Services Fund, increase the Fire Department budget in the amount of $26,000, and decrease the unrestricted ending fund balance in the amount of $26,000.
Items 3a - 3c, five affirmative Council votes required for the use of unused balances.
Acting Director of Human Resources Mercado provided a verbal report on the 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Clara and the Unclassified Fire Management (Unit 9B).
Council questions and comments followed.
Acting Director of Human Resources Mercado addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, 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 Unclassified Fire Management (Unit 9B) on the terms presented, as reflected in the Tentative Agreement, including a one-time
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non-pensionable discretionary cash payment to the classification of Fire Chief (Job Code 117) totaling $10,000 ($4,000 to the classification of Fire Chief in lieu of a salary adjustment, and $6,000 to all Unit 9B employees) and remaining status quo on an annual base salary of $417,463.92 for the Fire Chief; (2) adopt Resolution No. 26-9592 Updating the Salary Plan for various Unit 9B unclassified positions to satisfy the requirements of California Code of Regulations Section 570.5; and (3) approve the following Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget amendments: (a) in the General Fund, increase the Fire Department budget in the amount of $364,000, and decrease the unrestricted ending fund balance in the amount of $364,000; (b) in the Fire CUPA Fund, increase the Fire Department budget in the amount of $32,000, and decrease the unrestricted ending fund balance in the amount of $32,000; and (c) in the Fire Development Services Fund, increase the Fire Department budget in the amount of $26,000, and decrease the unrestricted ending fund balance in the amount of $26,000.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor
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10. 26-720 Public Hearing: Rezoning To Remove The Historic Combining District From 1341 Homestead Road (906 Monroe Street To Remain In Historic Combining District) In Connection With A Tentative Parcel Map Application To Subdivide The Property Into Two Parcels, Each Containing One Of The Existing Residences. CEQA Status: Determination of Consistency with the Downtown Precise Plan Final EIR. Continued from the June 23, 2026, City Council Meeting
Recommendation:
1. Determine the project to be consistent with the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) that the City Council adopted for the Downtown Precise Plan on December 5, 2023, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
2. Adopt a Resolution to approve a Rezoning to remove the Historic Combining District from 1341 Homestead Road (906 Monroe Street to remain in Historic Combining District), subject to conditions of approval; and
3. Adopt a Resolution to approve a Tentative Parcel Map (PLN25-00304) to subdivide the 906 Monroe Street property into two parcels addressed as 1341 Homestead Road and 906 Monroe Street, making the required findings and subject to conditions of approval .
Mayor Gillmor recused herself from this item as her office is near the subject property and left the meeting at 1:25 AM.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez presided over the meeting.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to extend this meeting to 1:45 a.m.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, and Councilmember Cox 6 -
Absent: Mayor Gillmor1 -
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Vice Mayor Gonzalez opened the Public Hearing.
Assistant Director of Community Development Rajagopalan provided a Powerpoint presentation on the rezone and subdivision at 1340 Homestead road and 906 Monroe Street.
Council questions and comments followed.
Assistant Director of Community Development Rajagopalan addressed Council questions.
The Applicant provided a verbal presentation.
Public Comment: Myron Von Raesfeld
Council discussion followed.
Assistant Director of Community Development Rajagopalan addressed Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by
Councilmember Hardy, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, and Councilmember Cox 6 -
Recused: Mayor Gillmor1 -
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) determine the project to be consistent with the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) that the City Council adopted for the Downtown Precise Plan on December 5, 2023, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); (2) adopt Resolution No. 26-9593 to approve a Rezoning to remove the Historic Combining District from 1341 Homestead Road (906 Monroe Street to remain in Historic Combining District), subject to conditions of approval; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 26-9594 to approve a Tentative Parcel Map (PLN25-00304) to subdivide the 906 Monroe Street property into two parcels addressed as 1341 Homestead Road and 906 Monroe Street, making the required findings and subject to conditions of approval.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Jain, and Councilmember Cox 6 -
Recused: Mayor Gillmor1 -
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11. 26-735 Public Hearing: Adoption of the Third Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance and Rezoning of Properties Currently Designated TN (Transit Neighborhood) to R6 (Transit Neighborhood Residential)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that City Council adopt the Planning
Commission-recommended updates to the Zoning Code to be consistent with the General Plan and State Law
1. Recommend that the City Council adopt the Zoning Code clean-up ordinance; and
2. Recommend that the City Council apply the R6 Transit Neighborhood District to the properties currently zoned TN on the Zoning Map, consistent with the General Plan.
This item was continued to the August 18, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board meeting.
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
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5. 26-736 Action on Agreements with ASF Electrical, Inc., Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, and Cupertino Electric, Inc. for On-Call Electrical Maintenance and Repair Services at Levi’s Stadium, Limiting Authorization to Spend to a Total Aggregate Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,506,408, Inclusive of All Option Years and Contingency Across All Three Agreements, and Delegated Authority for Future Amendments
(Deferred from June 23, 2026)
Recommendation:
1. Approve and authorize the Stadium Manager to enter into agreements with ASF Electric, Inc., Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, and Cupertino Electric, Inc., to provide on-call electrical maintenance and repair services at Levi’s Stadium for an initial term of three (3) years commencing upon execution of the Agreement, and expiring March 31, 2029, with two (2) optional one-year extensions through March 31, 2031. Stadium Manager’s authority to spend under all agreements is limited to a total aggregate amount that shall not exceed $250,000 per contract year, $750,000 over the initial three-year period, and $1,250,000 over the maximum five (5) year term unless modified pursuant to Recommendation 3 below. The term for each fiscal year is contingent on the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board approving the applicable fiscal year's budget, including amounts due under the Agreements;
2. Approve a contingency in the amount of $125,000, which is equal to ten percent (10%) of the aggregate total not-to-exceed value of the baseline amount payable under all Agreements over the maximum five (5) year term of the Agreements (i.e., $250,000 per year x 5 years). The contingency may be used to increase the not-to-exceed amount of any Agreement during any contract year, as needed to cover unforeseen services, subject to budget appropriations;
3. Authorize the Stadium Authority Executive Director to approve future amendments as needed to: (a) exercise the option to extend the Agreements by two (2) one-year extension periods through March 31, 2031, and to establish the not-to-exceed amount for each extension period of $250,000 to cover services during each extension; (b) increase the rates in contract years two through five (April 1, 2027 - March 31, 2031) by up to five percent (5%) over the previous year’s rates in accordance with the terms and conditions associated with rate increases in Exhibit G of the Agreements; (c) increase the not-to-exceed amount payable under each Agreement for contract years two through five (April 1, 2027- March 31, 2031), by up to five percent (5%) over the previous year's amount to account for rate increases, subject to budget appropriations; and (d) increase the not-to-exceed amount of any Agreement during any contract year using contingency funds as needed to cover unforeseen services, subject to budget appropriations. The aggregate total not-to-exceed value of amounts payable under all Agreements over the five (5) year term,
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inclusive of all contract years and contingency, shall not exceed $1,506,408; and
4. Authorize the Stadium Manager to execute amendments to the Agreements as approved by the Stadium Authority Executive Director and issue and execute task orders to the three contracting firms, up to the aggregate not-to-exceed amount for each contract year, subject to budget appropriations.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez noted that City Manager Grogan has authority to move forward with this agreement due to delegation of authority to the City Manager during Council recess.
REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS None.
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned on July 15, 2026, at 1:46 AM.
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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