City Council and Authorities Concurrent - Regular Meeting
The City Council and Authorities Concurrent meeting included a study session on the proposed FY 2026/27 & FY 2027/28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget and FY 2026/27 Operating Budget Amendments. The council also approved the Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District (SCTID) renewal and discussed a new ordinance for private encroachments in public rights-of-way.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council and Authorities Concurrent
- Meeting Type
- City Council And Authorities Concurrent
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Meeting Date
- May 5, 2026
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
30 items on the agenda.
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Confirmation of Quorum
26-255 Study Session: Review of the Proposed FY 2026/27 & FY 2027/28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget and FY 2026/27 Operating Budget Amendments
Recommendation: Review and provide input on the Proposed FY 2026/27 & FY 2027/28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget and FY 2026/27 Operating Budget Changes.
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS
26-502 Commendation of the 25th Anniversary of the Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends
26-347 Proclamation of May 2026 as Affordable Housing Month
26-211 Proclamation of May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week
26-492 Proclamation of May 3-9, 2026, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week
26-9 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Recommendation: Note and file the Minutes of: Cultural Commission - March 2, 2026 Youth Commission - February 10, 2026 Youth Commission - March 10, 2026 Senior Advisory Commission - January 26, 2026 Senior Advisory Commission - March 16, 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission - January 12, 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission - March 09, 2026
26-253 Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period February 7, 2026 - March 6, 2026
Recommendation: Approve the list of Bills and Claims for February 7, 2026 - March 6, 2026.
26-455 Action on City Bills and Claims Report for the period March 7, 2026 - April 3, 2026
Recommendation: Approve the list of Bills and Claims for March 7, 2026 - April 3, 2026.
26-1668 Action on Award of a Public Works Contract for the Citywide Emergency Generators Replacement Phase 3 Project to Saboo Inc. and Approval of Related Budget Amendments
Recommendation: 1. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (c), "Existing Facilities," of Title 14 of California Code of Regulations; 2. Award the Public Works Contract for the Citywide Emergency Generators Replacement Phase 3 Project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Saboo Inc., in the amount of $2,700,000 and authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute any and all documents associated with, and necessary for the award, completion, and acceptance of this Project in final forms approved by the City Attorney; 3. Authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute change orders up to approximately 15 percent of the original contract price, or $405,000, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $3,105,000; and 4. Approve the following FY 2025/26 budget amendments: a. In the Public Buildings Capital Fund, recognize a transfer from the Water Utility Fund in the amount of $725,320, a transfer from the Water Utility Capital Fund in the amount of $2,300,000, and a transfer from the Electric Utility Capital Fund in the amount of $360,530, and increase the Standby Stationary Generators Project by $3,385,850 (five affirmative Council votes required to appropriate additional revenue); b. In the Water Utility Fund, establish a transfer to the Public Buildings Capital Fund in the amount of $725,320 and decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance in the amount of $725,320 (five affirmative Council votes required for the use of unused balances); c. In the Water Utility Capital Fund, establish a transfer to the Public Buildings Capital Fund in the amount of $2,300,000 and decrease the Buildings and Grounds Project by $2,300,000 (majority affirmative Council votes required); and d. In the Electric Utility Capital Fund, establish a transfer to the Public Buildings Capital Fund in the amount of $360,530 and decrease the Electric Yard Building and Grounds Project in the amount of $360,530 (majority affirmative Council votes required).
26-275 Action to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Valley Water for the Development of the Pure Water Silicon Valley Project (PWSV)
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the Exclusive Negotiations Agreement between the City of San José, City of Santa Clara, and Valley Water in substantially the form presented, in a final form approved by the City Attorney
26-67 Action on a Resolution to Adopt a List of Projects Funded by Senate Bill 1, The Road Repair and Accountability Act, for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution with a List of Projects Funded by Senate Bill 1, The Road Repair and Accountability Act, for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
26-491 Action on a Resolution of the City of Santa Clara Authorizing the Display of the FIFA ceremonial flag from May 12, 2026 to July 19, 2026.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution waiving the 30 continuous day maximum display period in City Council Policy 48 ("Display of Flags") and authorizing the display of the FIFA World Cup flag from May 12, 2026 to July 19, 2026 at City Hall and other suitable locations throughout the City approved by the City Manager.
26-500 Approve an Update to the Unit 1 Classified Salary Plan to Reflect the Approved Increase to the 40-hour Special Assignment Pay
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Updating the Salary Plan for various Unit 1 classified positions to satisfy the requirements of California Code of Regulations Section 570.5.
26-302 Action on Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for the Month of March 2026
Recommendation: Approve the list of Stadium Authority Bills and Claims for March 2026.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
26-422 Public Hearing - Adopt a Resolution Approving the California Municipal Finance Authority Issuance of Tax-Exempt Bonds for Financing of a 100% Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Project located at 3550 El Camino Real
Recommendation: 1. Conduct the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act ("TEFRA") public hearing; and 2. Adopt the resolution in substantially the form presented approving the issuance of not to exceed $50 million in bonds by the CMFA for the benefit of Clara Gardens LP, as the borrower, to provide for the financing of the affordable housing project at 3550 El Camino Real to satisfy TEFRA requirements.
26-290 Review and Adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Plan
Recommendation: Review the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Plan dated March 9, 2026.
26-149 Adopt a Resolution to Declare the City of Santa Clara’s Intention to Renew the Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District (SCTID) and fix the time and place for a public meeting and public hearing
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of Intention declaring the City’s intent to renew the Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District (SCTID) for five (5) years starting July 1, 2026.
26-70 Action to Waive First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.65 Entitled “Encroachments of Private Improvements into Public Rights-of-Way” to the City Code to Establish Procedures for the Administrative Approval of Private Encroachments within the Public Right-of-Way
Recommendation: Alternative 1: Waive First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Adding new Chapter 12.65 entitled “Encroachments of Private Improvements into Public Rights-of-Way” to Title 12 (entitled “Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” (“SCCC”).
26-136 Public Hearing: Opportunity for Public Comment and action on the Final Version of the FY 2026/27 Annual Action Plan for the Use of Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant Funds (Hearing 2 of 2)
Recommendation: 1. Note and File Public Comment on FY 2026/27 Annual Action Plan for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Funds; 2. Approve the FY 2026/27 Annual Action Plan in substantially the form presented, and direct staff to summarize and include all public comments to be submitted to HUD within sixty (60) days after receiving the allocation notice; 3. Allocate $30,000 from the Housing Division's annual General Fund budget for the Bill Wilson Center Family Therapy Counseling Program and reallocate $30,000 in HUD public service funding evenly to the other public service agencies; 4. Appropriate a total of $60,000 to Nextdoor Solutions for domestic violence support services using HOME ARP funding for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28. These funds were already programmed for supportive services in the HOME ARP Plan, but additional action is needed to award these funds to Nextdoor Solutions; 5. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to negotiate, draft, and execute a two-year agreement with the County Office of Supportive Housing not-to-exceed $350,000, using local funding that is allocated through the City Council's adoption of the FY 2026/27 Annual Action Plan in final forms approved by the City Attorney; and 6. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to execute all agreements and amendments for federal and local funding that is allocated through the City Council's adoption of the FY 2026/27 Annual Action Plan in final forms approved by the City Attorney.