City of Santa Clara
Joint Meeting Agenda of the
City Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board
Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 5:30 PM
Vice Mayor/Chair Gonzalez will be participating remotely from the following location:
Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe (Room 547)
400 Resort Road, Olympic Valley, California 96146
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Meeting Agenda September 22, 2026
Closed Session - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Confirmation of Quorum
1.A Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: City of Santa Clara dba Silicon Valley Power and Northern California Power Agency, Claimants, v. California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Case No. C105697
26-870
1.B Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4) - Initiation of litigation Number of potential cases: One
26-871
1.C Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - Exposure to litigation Number of potential cases: One
Pending property damages claim filed by Travelers Insurance as Subrogee for Moriel Real Estate, LLC
26-958
Public Comment
The public may provide comments regarding the Closed Session item(s) just prior to the Council beginning the Closed Session. Closed Sessions are not open to the public.
Convene to Closed Session (Sparacino Conference Room)
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
REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026
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CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
2. Action to Defer Consideration of Item on Introduction of Ordinance to Amend Title 18 (Zoning) of the Santa Clara City Code to Establish Chapter 18.68 Replacement Housing Unit Regulations Implementing State Law
26-943
Staff recommends that the City Council defer
consideration of item on Introduction of Ordinance to
Amend Title 18 (Zoning) of the Santa Clara City Code
to Establish Chapter 18.68 Replacement Housing Unit
Regulations Implementing State Law; the item will be
noticed for a future agenda date.
Recommendation:
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
3.A Proclamation of September 15 - October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month
26-788
3.B Proclamation of September 2026 as Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month
26-790
3.C 26-947 Proclamation of October 4-10, 2026, as Public Power Week
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.]
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4.A Action to Authorize the City Manager to Issue Purchase Orders and/or Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Syserco, Inc. for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Control Systems 26-413
1. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt
from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities) of Title 14 of California Code of
Regulations;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to issue
purchase orders and/or negotiate and execute an
agreement with Syserco, Inc. for preventive
maintenance, as-needed repair, programming,
technical support, and related services for the
City’s existing Alerton HVAC control systems in an
amount not to exceed $331,928, subject to the
appropriation of funds and review and approval as
to form by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take all
actions necessary to implement and administer
the purchase orders and/or agreement, including
adjusting rates and making de minimis changes,
subject to the appropriation of funds and review
and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Recommendation:
4.B Authorization to Increase Purchase Order with D & D Learning Spaces for the Purchase, Delivery, Installation, and Removal of Office Furnishings for the City Offices Located at 851 Martin Avenue by up to $110,707 for a Revised Not-To-Exceed Amount of $367,828
26-846
Authorize the City Manager to increase the purchase
order with D & D Learning Spaces for the purchase,
delivery, installation, and removal of office furnishings for the City offices located at 851 Martin Avenue by up to $110,708 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of
$367,828.
Recommendation:
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4.C Action to Authorize the City Manager to Increase the Purchase Order Authorization and Extend the Rental Term with Atlas Copco Rental for the Rental of an Air Compressor at the Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant, for Additional Compensation
Not-to-Exceed $321,168, for a Total Aggregate Maximum
Compensation Not-to-Exceed $921,168, Inclusive of $600,000 Previously Authorized by the City Council
26-929
1. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt
from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 -
Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California
Code of Regulations;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to issue
Purchase Orders to Atlas Copco Rental for an
additional $321,168, for a revised maximum
aggregate amount not-to-exceed $921,168, for the
continued rental of an air compressor at the
Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant through
approximately March 31, 2028, subject to
appropriation of funds and review and approval as
to form by the City Attorney; and
3. 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.
Recommendation:
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4.D Authorize the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Baker Tilly US LLP in an amount not to exceed $30,000 to Facilitate the Performance Evaluation Process for Council Appointees (City Manager and City Attorney)
26-880
1. Authorize the Human Resources Director and
Chief Assistant City Attorney to negotiate an
agreement with Baker Tilly for performance
evaluation facilitation services, in a form similar to
the attached draft agreement;
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with
Baker Tilly for Council Appointee performance
evaluation facilitation services, in a form similar to
the attached draft agreement, with a term
beginning on our around October 1, 2026 and
ending on December 31, 2027, with a maximum
compensation amount not to exceed $30,000,
subject to review and approval as to form by the
City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the Mayor to take any actions necessary
to implement and administer the agreement,
including negotiating and executing future
amendments to (a) add or delete services
associated with the performance appraisals and
(b) make de minimis changes, provided that such
amendments do not increase the maximum
compensation amount or extend the term beyond
December 31, 2027, subject to review and
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Recommendation:
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4.E Action on Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with American Power Solutions, Inc. for Citywide LED Lighting Retrofit, Replacement, and As-Needed Services and to Approve the
Related Budget Amendment
26-584
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to
negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to the
agreement with American Power Solutions, Inc. for
citywide LED lighting retrofit and replacement
services to increase the aggregate maximum
compensation by $200,000, from $941,046 to a
revised not-to-exceed amount of $1,141,046, and
to extend the term of the agreement through July
31, 2027, subject to the appropriation of funds and
review and approval by the City Attorney; and
2. Approve the following Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget
amendments:
a. In the General Fund, increase the transfer to the
Public Buildings Capital Fund in the amount of
$150,984 and decrease the Capital Projects
Reserve in the amount of $150,984 (five
affirmative Council votes required for the
use of unused balances); and
b. In the Public Buildings Capital Fund, increase
the transfer from the General Fund Capital
Projects Reserve in the amount of $150,984
and increase the Upgrade Lighting to LED
Project in the amount of $150,984 (five
affirmative Council votes required to
appropriate additional revenue).
Recommendation:
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4.F Action on a Resolution Accepting the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant in the Amount of $89,220 and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute the Grant Agreement and Related
Documents, and to Approve the Related Budget Amendment
26-680
1. Adopt a Resolution accepting the California
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol
Policing Partnership (APP) Grant for FY 2026/27
in the amount of $89,220 and authorizing the City
Manager or designee to execute the grant
agreement and any other documents required to
accept and administer the grant; and
2. Approve the FY 2026/27 budget amendment in the
Police Operating Grant Trust Fund to recognize
grant funding in the amount of $89,220 and
establish an Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant
2026/27 appropriation in the amount of $89,220
(five affirmative Council votes required to
appropriate additional revenue).
Recommendation:
4.G Action on the City of Santa Clara Electric Department dba Silicon Valley Power 2026 2028 Wildfire Mitigation Plan 26-557
1. Approve and adopt the Silicon Valley Power 2026
Wildfire Mitigation Plan with any comments and
confirm that this plan complies with all applicable
rules, regulations, and standards; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute
and/or submit any and all documents, notices,
disclosures, plans, reports, forecasts, filings,
certifications, attestations, or declarations which
are necessary, appropriate, advisable, or required
by state or local agencies in connection with the
2026 Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
Recommendation:
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4.H Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for Public Works at 1854 Russell Avenue, 485 Maria Street, 2301 Calle Del Mundo, 746 Harvard Avenue, and 3065 Bowers Avenue,
with an Estimated Cost of $153,995
26-845
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 1854 Russell Avenue, 485 Maria Street,
2301 Calle Del Mundo, 746 Harvard Avenue, and
3065 Bowers Avenue, with an estimated cost of
$153,995, 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.
Recommendation:
4.I Action on Council, Authorities Concurrent, and Santa Clara Stadium Authority Schedule of Meetings for 2027
26-905
Set the 2027 regular meeting calendar for Council,
Authorities Concurrent and Santa Clara Stadium
Authority Board, including the alternate Tuesdays held
in reserve for special meetings.
Recommendation:
4.J Appointment of a Santa Clara University Student Representative to the Neighborhood University Relations Committee (NURC) 26-956
Appoint Kashina Daceus to represent Santa Clara
University as a student on the Neighborhood
University Relations Committee.
Recommendation:
SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD CONSENT CALENDAR
5.A Informational Report on Stadium Authority Contracts for Fiscal Year 2025/26 as Required by Santa Clara City Code Chapter
17.30 (Stadium Authority Procurement Policy)
26-427
Note and file the informational report on Stadium
Authority contracts for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Recommendation:
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5.B Action on Award of a Purchase Order to Industrial Plumbing Supply, LLC for Restroom Plumbing Fixtures for the Levis’ Stadium for an Amount of $408,599.25, and Authorization to Issue Change Orders in an Amount Not To Exceed $102,149.81 26-918
1. Approve the award and authorize the Stadium
Manager to execute the purchase order with
Industrial Plumbing Supply, LLC in the amount of
$408,599.25 for the Levi’s Stadium Restroom
Plumbing Fixtures;
2. Authorize the Stadium Manager to execute
purchase order change orders by up to 25% or
$102,149.81 for a total not to exceed purchase
order amount of $510,749.06; and
3. Authorize the Stadium Manager to execute any
and all documents necessary to effectuate the
purchase order.
Recommendation:
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS
6. Informational Report on the Proposed Citywide Prohibition on the Sale of Nitrous Oxide products
26-891
It is recommended that the City Council receive the
staff report regarding the proposed citywide Nitrous
Oxide Ban, receive and consider public comment, and
provide additional direction and feedback to staff for
incorporation into the proposed ordinance and
possible return to the City Council for further action.
Recommendation:
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7. Public Hearing: Action on a Prezone, Pre-designation of a General Plan Land Use, Application for Annexation, and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to Allow the Development of 408 Residential Units and Associated On- and Off-Site
Improvements Located at 451 - 475 El Camino Real. CEQA:
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Prepared in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
26-954
1. Adopt a resolution certifying the Environmental
Impact Report and adopt the CEQA Findings and
the Mitigation Monitoring or Reporting Program
(MMRP);
2. Adopt a resolution of application for the annexation of the 0.94-acre parcel in the City of San Jose;
3. Adopt a resolution approving the General Plan
pre-designation of the 0.94-acre parcel in the City
of San José as Regional Mixed-Use;
4. Adopt a resolution approving a pre-zone of the
0.94-acre parcel in the City of San José as
Mixed-Use Regional Commercial (MU-RC); and
5. Adopt a resolution approving a Vesting Tentative
Subdivision Map for condominium purposes for
the entire project site, subject to conditions of
approval.
Recommendation:
REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS
8. Action on a Council Written Request (Council Policy 030) Submitted by Councilmember Park to Place an Item on a Future Agenda to Consider how Residents may Safely Park their Cars in or near their Apartment Complexes without Fear of getting Ticketed or Towed
26-1019
Recommendation: Direct staff to proceed as Council deems appropriate.
9. Action on a Council Written Request (Council Policy 030) Submitted by Councilmember Park to Place an Item on a Future Agenda Regarding Potential Compensation for Residents
Whose Vehicles were Ticketed or Towed during recent Stadium Events
26-1020
Recommendation: Direct staff to proceed as Council deems appropriate.
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10. Action on a Council Written Request (Council Policy 030) Submitted by Councilmember Park to Place an Item on a Future Agenda to Discuss Parking Requirements for Affordable
Housing Projects
26-1021
Recommendation: Direct staff to proceed as Council deems appropriate.
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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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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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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