Resolution/Delegation of Authority Council Recess 2026 Page 1 of 2 Rev: 7/27/2023
RESOLUTION NO. 26-9588
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA,
CALIFORNIA, SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY, SPORTS
AND OPEN SPACE AUTHORITY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
(“COUNCIL AND AUTHORITIES”) DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO
THE CITY MANAGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS
ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL AND AUTHORITIES DURING
THE RECESS PERIOD BETWEEN JULY 15, 2026 THROUGH
AUGUST 17, 2026
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara's City Council, Santa Clara Stadium Authority, Sports and Open Space Authority, and Housing Authority ("Council and Authorities") have specific purchasing policies or ordinances, and all other agreements and actions not specifically delegated by the City Code or other formal action must be considered and approved by Council or Boards of the Authorities;
WHEREAS, the Council and Authorities do not have any meetings scheduled between July 15, 2026, and August 17, 2026; and
WHEREAS, specific actions will be needed in order to ensure projects will stay on schedule and services will not be interrupted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Manager, Executive Director, and Contract Administrator or designee is hereby authorized to consider, approve, and execute contracts and other administrative matters needed for the on-going operation of the City within existing budgetary appropriations during the scheduled recess between July 15, 2026, and August 17, 2026. //
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2. That the City Manager, Executive Director, and Contract Administrator shall provide a report to the City Council regarding the actions taken under this Resolution at a City Council Meeting in August 2026.
3. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED
AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 14rH DAY OF JULY, 2026 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
NOES: COUNCILORS:
ABSENT: COUNCILORS :
ABSTAINED : COUNCILORS:
Attachments incorporated by reference: None
Chahal, Cox, Gonzalez, Hardy, Jain, and Park, and
Mayor Gillmor
None
None
None
ATTEST: ~
NORA PIMENTEL
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Resolution/Delegation of Authority Council Recess 2026
Rev: 7/27/2023