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Joint Meeting of the City Council & Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Board - June 23, 2026
Published: Jun 23, 2026
Community Group Urges Santa Clara to Support Lawsuit Against ICE Facility Development
A public speaker, Jeremy Burroughs from Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment, urged the Santa Clara City Council to join a legal brief supporting a lawsuit to block the development of an ICE facility near Gilroy. Burroughs cited that several other Bay Area and Central Coast jurisdictions have already signed on. He emphasized the severe impact on Santa Clara's community, people, and businesses, referencing a report by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute suggesting mass deportations could reduce regional economic output by $67 billion. The speaker urged immediate action.
Santa Clara Council Approves Salary Increases for City Manager and Attorney Amidst Performance Review Concerns
The council voted to approve updated unclassified salary plans, including adjustments for the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager's salary increases from $430,767.36 to $439,382.71, and the City Attorney's from $370,461.12 to $377,870.34. These increases are retroactive to May 1st for the City Manager and March 1st for the City Attorney, stemming from amended employment agreements that included a 2% or CPI-based increase if performance evaluations were not completed by set deadlines. Council members expressed concerns about the lack of formal performance reviews and the automatic nature of the increases, despite the contractual obligations.
Santa Clara Senior Center Faces Operational Challenges, Facility Needs Attention Amidst Budget Discussions
The council discussed the condition and funding needs of the senior center, including membership fees, operations, and staffing challenges. While the senior center revenues were estimated at $356,000 against a budget of nearly $1.9 million (19% cost recovery), stadium fees contribute to the subsidy. Staffing shortages, particularly for lifeguards, have reduced operating hours. Funding for facility improvements is identified, including $9.5 million from Measure I bonds for the facility itself and funding for the Natatorium HVAC project, with an agreement expected next month. Council members expressed concerns about the senior center's condition and the need for immediate investment.
Santa Clara Renews Tourism Improvement District for Five Years with Unanimous Hotel Support
The Santa Clara City Council held a public hearing and voted to renew the Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District (TID) for another five-year term, effective July 1, 2026. The district applies to lodging businesses with 10 or more rooms, explicitly excluding short-term rentals. The assessment rate remains at 2%, with the ability to increase up to 3% over the term in half-percent increments, requiring board and hotel owner approval for any increase. Discover Santa Clara (DMO) will continue to administer the district. The renewal received 100% support from assessed hotels, with zero written protests.
Santa Clara Adopts 2025 Urban Water Management and Water Shortage Plans
The Santa Clara City Council adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). The UWMP assesses water supply reliability through 2050, finding adequate supplies despite potential reductions from SFPUC and Valley Water in dry years, offset by groundwater and recycled water. The WSCP outlines six stages of water shortage response, from public notification to significant demand reductions. Data center water usage was noted as a factor, with the city requiring data centers to use recycled water where available. The plans are mandated by the California Water Code for grant eligibility.
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