Joint Meeting of the City Council & Authorities Concurrent & Stadium Authority Board - June 23, 2026

The City of Santa Clara held a joint meeting of the City Council and Stadium Authority Board on June 23, 2026, focusing heavily on procurement and budgetary matters. Key procurement discussions included the allocation of $20 million in one-time general fund revenue prioritizing convention center capital projects, infrastructure maintenance, and replenishing capital reserves. The council reviewed a $7.6 million recommendation for convention center improvements, emphasizing safety and aesthetic upgrades, with clarification that the city, not operators OVG and Levy, is responsible for capital maintenance costs. The meeting also addressed senior center operations, membership fees, and staffing challenges, with public input urging fee elimination and increased access. A significant agenda item was the approval of a $1.56 million aggregate contract with ASF Electrical Inc., Bear Electrical Solutions LLC, and Certino Electric for on-call electrical maintenance at Levi's Stadium. The council approved a $1.347 million design services contract for citywide electric vehicle charging station installations, with a stipulation to pause public charger installations pending a strategy refresh. The renewal of the Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District was approved unanimously, allowing a potential assessment increase from 2% to 3% phased over five years, with annual council oversight. The Stadium Authority discussed and approved $6.6 million in capital expenditure projects for fiscal year 2026-27, deferring some items pending a forthcoming facility condition assessment. The meeting also included approval of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, adjustments to city manager and city attorney compensation retroactive to earlier dates, and the establishment of a community advisory committee to evaluate future city hall options. Several motions related to appointments and procedural clarifications were passed, with some council members expressing concerns about transparency, long-term funding strategies, and the need for comprehensive facility assessments to guide capital investments.