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Joint Dinner - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM | Closed Session - Following Regular Session
5:30 PM JOINT DINNER
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Mayor Gillmor called the joint dinner to order at 5:38 PM.
Confirmation of Quorum
Assistant City Clerk Pimentel confirmed a quorum of the Council and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
1. 26-666 Joint Dinner Meeting with Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Council and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) held a joint dinner.
Committee Chair Megas provided a Powerpoint presentation which outlined BPAC's Fiscal Year 2025/26 accomplishments and Fiscal Year 2026/27 Workplan.
Council and Committee discussion followed.
The joint dinner concluded at 6:44 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 7:06 PM.
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.
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Vice Mayor Albert Gonzalez, Councilmember Raj Chahal,
Councilmember Karen Hardy, Councilmember Kevin Park,
Councilmember Kelly Cox, and Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor
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Absent: 1 - Councilmember Suds Jain
A motion was made by Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, seconded by Counciil/Boardmember Chahal, to excuse Council/Boardmember Jain from this meeting.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to continue Item 5 to a future meeting date uncertain.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
2.A 26-578 Proclamation of September 2026 as National Preparedness Month Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed September 2026 as National Preparedness Month.
Emergency Services Officer Flamm accepted the proclamation and provided some remarks.
2.B 26-789 Proclamation of September 2026 as World Alzheimer’s Month Mayor Gillmor, on behalf of the Council, proclaimed September 2026 as World Alzheimer's Month.
City Manager Grogan provided some remarks.
Michael Gafka (Alzheimer's Association Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter Volunteer) accepted the proclamation and provided some remarks.
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2.C 26-957 Presentation of the Ceramic Art Piece Futbol Echoes of the Pitch to the City of Santa Clara
Preston Metcalf (Executive Director & Senior Curator, Triton Museum of Art) and Francisco (Pancho) Jimenez (Artist) presented the Ceramic Art Piece Futbol Echoes of the Pitch to the City of Santa Clara and provided some remarks.
Council comments followed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Park pulled Item 3.L.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, seconded by Council/Boardmember Chahal, to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar (except Item 3.L).
Aye: Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Chahal, Council/ Boardmember Hardy, Council/Boardmember Park, Council/
Boardmember Cox, and Mayor/Chair Gillmor
6 -
Absent: 1 - Council/Boardmember Jain
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3.A 26-950 Action on the August 18, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting and August 25, 2026 Special City Council and Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes Recommendation: Approve the August 18, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting and August 25, 2026 Special City Council and Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, seconded by Council/Boardmember Chahal, to approve the August 18, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting and August 25, 2026 Special City Council and Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board Meeting Minutes.
Aye: Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez, Council/Boardmember Chahal, Council/ Boardmember Hardy, Council/Boardmember Park, Council/Boardmember Cox, and Mayor/Chair Gillmor
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3.B 26-17 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of:
Board of Library Trustees - April 6, 2026
Board of Library Trustees - May 4, 2026
Board of Library Trustees - June 1, 2026
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee - June 19, 2025 City-School Liaison Committee - May 6, 2026
Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee - June 1, 2026 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to note and file the Minutes of: Board of Library Trustees - April 6, 2026, Board of Library Trustees - May 4, 2026, Board of Library Trustees - June 1, 2026, Americans with Disabilities Act Committee - June 19, 2025, City-School Liaison Committee - May 6, 2026, and Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee - June 1, 2026.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
3.C 26-926 Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period July 11, 2026 - August 14, 2026
Recommendation: Approve the list of Bills and Claims for July 11, 2026 - August 14, 2026.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to approve the list of Bills and Claims for July 11, 2026 - August 14, 2026.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
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3.D 26-1680 Action on an Agreement with Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. for Design Professional Services for the Bridge Preventive Maintenance Project Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. for the Bridge Preventive Maintenance Project in the amount not-to-exceed $466,237 for design professional services required for the Project, in a final form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute amendments to the agreement to make modifications as needed, including time extensions, subject to the compensation limit and appropriation of funds, in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. for the Bridge Preventive Maintenance Project in the amount not-to-exceed $466,237 for design professional services required for the Project, in a final form approved by the City Attorney; and (2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute amendments to the agreement to make modifications as needed, including time extensions, subject to the compensation limit and appropriation of funds, in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
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3.E 26-611 Action on an Agreement with BKF Engineers for Design Professional Services for the Benton Street Bikeway and Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BKF Engineers for the Benton Street Bikeway and Pavement Rehabilitation Project in an amount not-to-exceed $847,509, in a final form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute amendments to the agreement to make modifications as needed, including time extensions, subject to the compensation limit and appropriation of funds, in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BKF Engineers for the Benton Street Bikeway and Pavement Rehabilitation Project in an amount not-to-exceed $847,509, in a final form approved by the City Attorney; and (2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute amendments to the agreement to make modifications as needed, including time extensions, subject to the compensation limit and appropriation of funds, in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
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3.F 26-711 Action on Agreement for Services with NAZ & CO., dba True Blue Automation Services, for Electrical Support Services for the City's Water, Sewer, and Storm Assets
Recommendation: 1. Determine that the proposed actions are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b) of Title 14 of California Code of Regulations;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute an Agreement with NAZ & CO., dba True Blue Automation
Services, for electrical support services for the City’s water, sewer, and storm assets, for a five-year term starting on or about September 28, 2026 and ending on September 28, 2031,
with maximum compensation not-to-exceed $1,537,500; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take all actions necessary to implement and administer the Agreement with NAZ & CO. dba True Blue Automation Services, including negotiating and executing future amendments to (i) add or delete related line item services; (ii) implement rate adjustments on the terms provided in Exhibit B, and (iii) 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.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) determine that the proposed actions are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b) of Title 14 of California Code of Regulations; (2) authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute an Agreement with NAZ & CO., dba True Blue Automation Services, for electrical support services for the City’s water, sewer, and storm assets, for a five-year term starting on or about September 28, 2026 and ending on September 28, 2031, with maximum compensation not-to-exceed $1,537,500; and (3) authorize the City Manager or designee to take all actions necessary to implement and administer the Agreement with NAZ & CO. dba True Blue Automation Services, including negotiating and executing future amendments to (i) add or delete related line item services; (ii) implement rate adjustments on the terms provided in Exhibit B, and (iii) 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.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
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Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
3.G 26-498 Action on an Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Design Professional Services for the Public Right-of-Way ADA Improvements and Bicycle Wayfinding Project
Recommendation: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for design professional services for the Public Right-of-Way ADA Improvements and Bicycle Wayfinding Project in the amount not-to-exceed $1,608,108, in a final form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute amendments to the agreement to make modifications as needed, including time extensions, subject to the compensation limit and appropriation of funds, in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for design professional services for the Public Right-of-Way ADA Improvements and Bicycle Wayfinding Project in the amount not-to-exceed $1,608,108, in a final form approved by the City Attorney; and (2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute amendments to the agreement to make modifications as needed, including time extensions, subject to the compensation limit and appropriation of funds, in final forms approved by the City Attorney.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
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3.H 26-579 Action on the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System
Recommendation: Note and File the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to note and File the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program’s
Community Rating System.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
3.I 26-676 Action on a Resolution Revising the Joint Council and Authorities/Stadium Authority Regular Meetings Dates for the 2026 Calendar Year Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution revising the Joint Council and Authorities/Stadium Authority Board regular meeting dates for the 2026 calendar year to reflect the cancelation of the November 3, 2026, meeting and to set November 10, 2026 in-lieu as a Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent and Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board regular meeting.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to adopt Resolution No. 26-9602 revising the Joint Council and Authorities/Stadium Authority Board regular meeting dates for the 2026 calendar year to reflect the cancelation of the November 3, 2026, meeting and to set November 10, 2026 in-lieu as a Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent and Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board regular meeting.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
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3.J 26-925 Action on City Position on Proposed League of California Cities’ 2026 Resolution Calling for a Working Group to Consider a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Form of Initiative to Ensure Final Local Authority Over Housing and Land Use Decisions
Recommendation: Approve a “Approve” position on the proposed Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution Calling for a Working Group to Consider a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Form of Initiative to Ensure Final Local Authority Over Housing and Land Use Decisions; and authorize the City’s voting delegate to cast a vote consistent with the City Council’s adopted position.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to approve a “Approve” position on the proposed Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution Calling for a Working Group to Consider a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Form of Initiative to Ensure Final Local Authority Over Housing and Land Use Decisions; and authorize the City’s voting delegate to cast a vote consistent with the City Council’s adopted position.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
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3.K 26-856 Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amended Application for the State of California Proposition 68 Per Capita Program Grant to Change the Project from Maywood Park Playground Rehabilitation to Henry Schmidt Park Playground Rehabilitation and Approve Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation: 1. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute and submit an amended Proposition 68 Per Capita Program grant application, changing the approved project from Maywood Park Playground Rehabilitation to Henry Schmidt Park Playground Rehabilitation subject to de minimis changes and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and submit any amendments, agreements, certifications, payment requests, and other documents required by the California Department of Parks and Recreation to implement the amended grant, subject to State approval; and
3. Approve the following FY 2026/27 budget amendments in the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund to decrease the Other Agencies Revenue estimate for the Maywood Park Playground Rehabilitation project by $256,622 and increase the Other Agencies Revenue estimate for the Henry Schmidt Park Playground Rehabilitation Project by the same amount. In addition, increase the use of Ending Fund Balance - Mitigation Fee Act fees for the Maywood Park Playground Rehabilitation project by $256,622 and decrease the use of Ending Fund Balance - Mitigation Fee Act fees for the Henry Schmidt Playground Rehabilitation project by the same amount (majority affirmative Council votes required).
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute and submit an amended Proposition 68 Per Capita Program grant application, changing the approved project from Maywood Park Playground Rehabilitation to Henry Schmidt Park Playground Rehabilitation subject to de minimis changes and review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute and submit any amendments,
agreements, certifications, payment requests, and other documents required by the California Department of Parks and Recreation to implement the amended grant, subject to State approval; and (3) approve the following Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget amendments in the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund to decrease the Other Agencies Revenue estimate for the Maywood Park Playground Rehabilitation project by $256,622 and increase the Other Agencies Revenue estimate for the Henry Schmidt Park Playground
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use of Ending Fund Balance - Mitigation Fee Act fees for the Maywood Park Playground Rehabilitation project by $256,622 and decrease the use of Ending Fund Balance - Mitigation Fee Act fees for the Henry Schmidt Playground Rehabilitation project by the same amount.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A 26-835 Action on Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for the Month of July 2026 Recommendation: Approve the list of Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for July 2026.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Gonzalez, seconded by
Boardmember Chahal, to approve the list of Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for July 2026.
Aye: Vice Chair Gonzalez, Boardmember Chahal, Boardmember Hardy, Boardmember Park, Boardmember Cox, and Chair Gillmor
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Absent: 1 - Boardmember Jain
4.B 26-799 Report on the Audited Santa Clara Stadium Authority Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Financial Statements
Recommendation: Note and file the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Financial Statements.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Gonzalez, seconded by
Boardmember Chahal, to note and file the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Financial Statements.
Aye: Vice Chair Gonzalez, Boardmember Chahal, Boardmember Hardy, Boardmember Park, Boardmember Cox, and Chair Gillmor
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Absent: 1 - Boardmember Jain
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Austin Zeng voiced concerns regarding the safety of kids riding motorbikes without helmets.
Akos Szoboszlay spoke regarding pedestrian prohibition on expressways.
Brian Darby spoke regarding national politics.
Kimberley Williams spoke regarding voter registration and accessible civic engagement.
James Rowen spoke regarding Anthony Becker.
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
3.L 26-942 Action to Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2088 adopting the Zoning Code clean-up ordinance in the form presented Recommendation: Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2088 adopting the Zoning Code clean-up ordinance in the form presented.
Councilmember Park pulled this item for discussion.
City Attorney Googins and City Manager Grogan provided some remarks.
Public Comment: Brian Darby
A motion was made by Councilmember Park, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2088 adopting the Zoning Code clean-up ordinance in the form presented.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
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5. 26-960 Consideration of a Historic Resource Designation for the Tiburcio Vásquez Gravesite Located in Santa Clara Mission Cemetery (DEFERRED FROM AUGUST 25, 2026)
Recommendation: 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.
This item was continued to a future meeting date uncertain.
6. 26-930 Public Hearing: Approval of the 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Submission to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Recommendation: 1. Approve the 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (Attachment 1) and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to update the report to incorporate public comments and to capture any missing spending numbers and align the report with the final numbers from HUD’s Integrated Disbursements and Information System once a final FY 2025-2026 funding draw is completed in mid-September; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee to execute the updated CAPER and related documents for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by September 28, 2026, unless otherwise directed by HUD.
Mayor Gillmor opened the Public Hearing.
City Manager Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Housing Division Manager Marcus who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for use of Housing and Urban Development Funds.
Council questions and comments followed.
Housing Division Manager Marcus addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: None
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to close the Public Hearing.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
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A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Chahal, to (1) approve the 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to update the report to incorporate public comments and to capture any missing spending numbers and align the report with the final numbers from HUD’s Integrated Disbursements and Information System once a final Fiscal Year 2025-2026 funding draw is completed in mid-September; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee to execute the updated CAPER and related documents for submission to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by
September 28, 2026, unless otherwise directed by HUD.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
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7. 26-800 Action on the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 2026 and Approve Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation: 1. Note and file the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2026; and
2. Approve the FY 2026/27 Budget Amendments in the Operating Budget in the aggregate amount of $2,851,775, the Debt Service Budget in the amount of $138,515, and the CapEx Budget in the amount of $1,104,825 to make technical adjustments to true up the fund balance and capital project carryovers based on actual FY 2025/26 performance, all as more specifically provided in Attachment 2.
Executive Director Grogan made some opening remarks and introduced Treasurer Lee who provided a Powerpoint presentation on the Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for the Quarter and Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026 and related budget amendments.
Board questions and comments followed.
Treasurer Lee, Stadium Authority Counsel Googins, and Executive Director Grogan addressed Board questions.
Public Comment: Brian Darby
Edward Strine
Anthony Becker
A motion was made by Boardmember Hardy, seconded by
Boardmember Chahal, to (1) note and file the Santa Clara Stadium Authority Financial Status Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2026; and (2) approve the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Amendments in the Operating Budget in the aggregate amount of $2,851,775, the Debt Service Budget in the amount of $138,515, and the CapEx Budget in the amount of $1,104,825 to make technical adjustments to true up the fund balance and capital project carryovers based on actual Fiscal Year 2025/26 performance.
Aye: Vice Chair Gonzalez, Boardmember Chahal, Boardmember Hardy, Boardmember Park, Boardmember Cox, and Chair Gillmor
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Absent: 1 - Boardmember Jain
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8. 26-959 Action on a Council Written Request (Council Policy 030) Submitted by Councilmember Hardy to Place an Item on a Future Agenda to Consider Santa Clara’s Participation in the “Just Serve” Volunteer Opportunities Platform
Recommendation: Direct staff to proceed as Council deems appropriate.
Councilmember Hardy provided some remarks on her Council Policy 030 request.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by
Councilmember Park, to agendize City of Santa Clara’s Participation in the “Just Serve” Volunteer Opportunities Platform at future meeting date uncertain.
Aye: Vice Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Chahal, Councilmember Hardy, Councilmember Park, Councilmember Cox, and Mayor Gillmor 6 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Jain
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Update from City Manager/City Attorney regarding status and timing of future City Council agenda item to report out on City's pending investigation into alleged FIFA leaks.
City Manager Grogan provided a verbal update on the City's pending investigation into alleged FIFA leaks.
Council question followed.
City Manager Grogan and City Attorney Googins addressed Council questions.
Public Comment: Anthony Becker
Mayor Gillmor noted that the Art and Wine Festival is taking place this weekend.
Councilmember Park noted that he will submit written City Council 030 requests regarding accessibility.
ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING:
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9. 26-961 Public Employee Performance Evaluation (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney
City Manager
Under Discussion: Review Performance Appraisal Process
City Attorney Googins and City Manager Grogan recused themselves from this item.
Public Comment: Brian Darby
Anthony Becker
Public Comment
Convene to Closed Session (Sparacino Conference Room)
Mayor Gillmor adjourned into Closed Session at 10:08 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gillmor adjourned the meeting in memory of Frank L. DeSousa and Frank William Wright at 10:26 PM.
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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MEETING DISCLOSURES
Meeting Minutes 09/15/2026
The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or prior to the meeting.
In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.
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.
STREAMING SERVICES: As always, the public may view the meetings on SantaClaraCA.gov, Santa Clara City Television (Comcast cable channel 15), or the livestream on the City's YouTube channel or Facebook page.
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.
LEGEND: City Council (CC); Stadium Authority (SA); Sports and Open Space Authority (SOSA); Housing Authority (HA); Successor Agency to the City of Santa Clara Redevelopment Agency (SARDA); Bayshore North Project Enhancement Authority (BNPEA); Public Facilities Financing Corporation (PFFC)
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City's website and in the City Clerk's Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (408) 615-2220, email [email protected] or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect "Public Speaker."
In accordance with the requirements of Title 11 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the maximum extent feasible. The City of Santa Clara will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision impairments so they can participate equally in the City's programs, services, and activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Individuals who require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or any other disabilityrelated modification of policies or procedures, or other accommodation, in order to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of Santa Clara, should contact the City's ADA Coordinator at 408-615-3000 as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
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