Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
6:00 PMTuesday, August 25, 2026
Council/Boardmember Chahal will be participating remotely from the following location:
627 Sector 11 Panchkula HR India
**REVISION: RTC 26-920 moved to Consent Calendar.
The City of Santa Clara is conducting City Council meetings in a hybrid manner (in-person and continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely).
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Call and Notice of Special Meeting of the City Council
Followed by
Joint Meeting of the City Council and Authorities
Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board
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Meeting Agenda August 25, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code §54956 (“The Brown Act”) and Section 708 of the Santa Clara City Charter, the Mayor calls for a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clara, to commence and convene on August 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM to be held virtually and in the City Hall Council Chambers located in the East Wing of City Hall at 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, California, to consider the following matter(s) and to potentially take action with respect to them.
6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Confirmation of Quorum
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
1. Action to Conduct Applicant Interviews and Appoint Two Applicants
to the Civil Service Commission to Serve One Partial
Term ending June 30, 2028, and One Full Term Ending June 30, 2030
26-903
Appoint Two Applicants to the Civil Service
Commission, to serve One Partial Term Ending June
30, 2028, and One Full Term Ending June 30, 2030;
and Establish an Eligibility list for 6 Months.
Recommendation:
7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
2.A Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners on the Board of Library Trustees,
Civil Service Commission, Cultural Commission,
Historical and Landmarks Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Senior Advisory Commission
26-323
2.B Recognition of the 2026 Mission Meets the Moment Campaign Sponsors
26-809
Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Stadium Authority Board Meeting
Meeting Agenda August 25, 2026
CONSENT CALENDAR
[Items listed on the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine and will be adopted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the items on the CONSENT CALENDAR unless discussion is requested by a member of the Council, staff, or public. If so requested, that item will be removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR and considered under CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION.]
3.A Action to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Amendments
to the Agreement with Impec Group, Inc. for
Citywide Janitorial Services
26-419
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to
negotiate and execute amendments to the
agreement with Impec Group, Inc. for citywide
janitorial services to increase the maximum
compensation to an amount not to exceed
$16,692,533, subject to the appropriation of funds
and final review and approval as to form by the
City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take
any actions necessary to implement and
administer the agreement with Impec Group, Inc.,
including exercising up to three one-year options
to extend the term through June 30, 2031, and to
negotiate and execute future amendment(s) to: (a)
add or delete City facilities or related services, (b)
adjust rates consistent with market conditions, and
(c) make de minimis changes, subject to above
maximum compensation amount and final review
and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Recommendation:
3.B Action on a Historical Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) (File No. PLN26-00042) for 1261 Jackson Street 26-717
1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt
from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15331 (Class 31 - Historical Resource Restoration
/ Rehabilitation); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Mills Act
Contract and 10-Year Restoration and
Maintenance Plan associated with the property at
1261 Jackson Street in a final form approved by
the City Attorney.
Recommendation:
Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Stadium Authority Board Meeting
Meeting Agenda August 25, 2026
3.C Report on Actions Taken During City Council Recess period from July 15, 2026, through August 17, 2026
26-798
Note and file the Report on Actions taken During City
Council Recess period from July 15, 2026, through
August 17, 2026.
Recommendation:
3.D Review and Approve each Board, Commissions, and Committee Annual Workplan for FY 2026-2027
26-874
Review and Approve each Board, Commissions, and
Committee FY 2026-2027 Workplan
Recommendation:
3.E Action to Designate a Voting Delegate and Alternate Delegates for
the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo on September 23-25, 2026
26-920
1. Designate City Councilmember Kevin Park as the
Voting Delegate for the 2026 League of California
Cities Annual Conference and Expo; and
2. Designate Alternate Voting Delegates, if any, for
the 2026 League of California Cities Annual
Conference and Expo
Recommendation:
SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Informational Report on Stadium Authority and Stadium Manager Meetings for the Period January 1 to March 31, 2026 26-756
Note and file the quarterly report on Stadium Authority and Stadium Manager staff meetings and
corresponding summaries for the period of January 1
to March 31, 2026.
Recommendation:
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
[This item is reserved for persons to address the Council or authorities on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City or Authorities. The law does not permit action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. The governing body, or staff, may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed, and appropriate body may request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. Although not required, please submit to the City Clerk your name and subject matter on the speaker card available in the Council Chambers.]
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Stadium Authority Board Meeting
Meeting Agenda August 25, 2026
5. Public Hearing: Action on Appeal (PLN26-00318) of a Project Located at 860 and 858 Civic Center Drive and 1526 Alviso Street of an Approval of an Architectural Review Permit (PLN24-00533) for the Demolition of Existing Buildings and Construction of Three Separate Multi-Family Buildings Resulting in 14 Townhomes and a Duplex Building With Commercial
Space and Determination of Statutory Exemption from CEQA per Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 (AB 130 (2025)) 26-728
1. Determine the project to be exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 (AB
130 (2025)); and
2. Conduct the public hearing, consider all evidence
presented and unless the Council determines that
the AB 130 CEQA Exemption is inapplicable or
that the Project would result in a specific adverse
public-health or safety impact, adopt the resolution
overruling the appeal and upholding the decision
to approve the Architectural Review permit for the
demolition of existing buildings and construction of
three separate multi-family buildings, including an
eight-unit townhome building, a six-unit townhome
building, and a two-unit residential building with
two accessory dwelling units and 715 square feet
of commercial space, located at 860 and 858
Civic Center Drive and 1526 Alviso Street, subject
to findings and conditions of approval.
Recommendation:
Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Stadium Authority Board Meeting
Meeting Agenda August 25, 2026
6. Public Hearing: Action on a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (PLN24-00665)
for 147 Units and One Commercial Building
Located at 3521 and 3591 Homestead Road, Subject to Senate Bill (SB) 330 (2019). CEQA: Determine that the Vesting
Tentative Map Application is Within the Scope of the Adopted MND
26-808
1. Determine that the proposed subdivision is within
the scope of the adopted Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) prepared for the project and no
further analysis is required; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Vesting Tentative
Subdivision Map for the reconfiguration of
adjacent parcels and subdivision for condominium
purposes for 147 units and for one commercial
building located at 3521 and 3591 Homestead
Road, subject to findings and conditions of
approval.
Recommendation:
7. Consideration of a Historic Resource Designation for the Tiburcio
Vásquez Gravesite Located in Santa Clara Mission
Cemetery
26-512
The Historical and Landmarks Commission
recommends that the City Council approve the
designation of the gravesite of Tiburcio Vasquez,
located within the Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, as
a local landmark and include it on the City’s Historic
Resource Inventory.
Recommendation:
Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Stadium Authority Board Meeting
Meeting Agenda August 25, 2026
8. Action on the City Council's Response to the Santa Clara County
Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled "Pothole Damage:
Improving claims processes within Santa Clara County"
26-908
1. Discuss and approve a final response to the Civil
Grand Jury Report entitled "Pothole Damage:
Improving claims processes within Santa Clara
County" and direct the City Attorney to prepare the
formal response consistent with City Council
direction; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to submit the City’s
response to the Civil Grand Jury Report in the form
approved, subject only to finalization of response
language, as directed, and any technical,
conforming, non-substantive modifications
approved by the City Attorney, to the Honorable
Julie A. Emede, Presiding Judge, Superior Court
of California, County of Santa Clara, no later than
September 10, 2026.
Recommendation:
9. Action on the City Council's Response to the Santa Clara County
Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled "VTA’s Management
and Oversight of BART Silicon Valley Phase II"
26-915
1. Discuss and approve a final response to the Civil
Grand Jury Report entitled "VTA’s Management
and Oversight of BART Silicon Valley Phase II"
and direct the City Attorney to prepare the formal
response consistent with City Council direction;
and
2. Authorize the City Manager to submit the City’s
response to the Civil Grand Jury Report in the form
approved, subject only to finalization of response
language, as directed, and any technical,
conforming, non-substantive modifications
approved by the City Attorney, to the Honorable
Julie A. Emede, Presiding Judge, Superior Court
of California, County of Santa Clara, no later than
September 15, 2026.
Recommendation:
REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS
Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Stadium Authority Board Meeting
Meeting Agenda August 25, 2026
10. Action on a Council Written Request (Council Policy 030) Submitted by Councilmember Jain to Place an Item on a Future Agenda Regarding a Dedicated Manager Responsible for
Sustainability Activities such as Increasing Recycling, Reducing Water Usage, Increasing Composting, and Reducing Carbon Emissions, and Tracking Related Metrics
26-776
Staff makes no recommendation.Recommendation:
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent &
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MEETING DISCLOSURES
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California Government Code Section 84308, most recently amended by SB 1243, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits a local elected official or quasi-judicial appointed official from participating in any action related to a contributor’s contract, license, permit, or use entitlement if he/she/it receives any campaign contributions totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the date a final decision has been made, from the party, participants, or agents in the proceeding. Parties, Participants or Agents for a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other use entitlement pending before the City Council or a City quasi-judicial body must complete the California Levine Act Disclosure Statement prior to their proceeding.
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Note: The public cannot participate in the meeting through these livestreaming methods; livestreaming capabilities may be disrupted at times, viewers may always view and participate in meetings in-person and via Zoom as noted on the agenda.
AB23 ANNOUNCEMENT: Members of the Santa Clara Stadium Authority, Sports and Open Space Authority and Housing Authority are entitled to receive $30 for each attended meeting.
Note: The City Council and its associated Authorities meet as separate agencies but in a concurrent manner. Actions taken should be considered actions of only the identified policy body.
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