City Council Special Meeting (2026-02-17)

# REGULAR MEETING OF THE MILPITAS CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES ## TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026

The City Council of the City of Milpitas convened in a Regular Meeting of the Milpitas City Council on February 17, 2026, in the City Council Chamber, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, and via teleconference/Zoom webinar.

## CALL MEETING TO ORDER by Mayor and ROLL CALL by City Clerk

Mayor Montano called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Roll Call was taken by Assistant City Manager Cano.

PRESENT: Mayor Montano, Vice Mayor Barbadillo, Councilmember Chua, Councilmember Lam, Councilmember Lien

ABSENT: None

## PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The City Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

## INVOCATION

Councilmember Lien provided the invocation.

## PRESENTATIONS

Mayor Montano, joined by the City Council, presented a proclamation recognizing Lunar New Year 2026. The proclamation was presented to members of the Milpitas High School Diabolo Club, including President Leah Wong, Vice President Forrest Lynn, and Treasurer Peter Lee, who accepted on behalf of their club and thanked the City Council for the recognition.

## PUBLIC FORUM

There were the following public speakers: 1. Andres Mino 2. Alex Li 3. Kaveri

Acting City Manager Jared Hernandez responded that staff is preparing an information memo on cell tower installations for the Council that will be delivered within the next few days. Vice Mayor Barbadillo also requested follow-up information on the permitting process and policy considerations that the Council could address to alleviate community concerns.

## ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS

Acting City Attorney Creech asked the Mayor and City Councilmembers if they had any personal conflicts of interest. By roll call, there were no conflicts of interest. Acting City Attorney Creech asked the Mayor and City Councilmembers if they had any reportable campaign contributions. By roll call, there were no reportable campaign contributions.

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## READING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT

Councilmember Chua read the City Council Code of Conduct.

## APPROVAL OF AGENDA

After discussion, motion: to approve the agenda.

Motion/Second: Councilmember Chua / Vice Mayor Barbadillo Motion carried by the following: AYES: Mayor Montano, Vice Mayor Barbadillo, Councilmember Chua, Councilmember Lam, Councilmember Lien NOES: None

## CONSENT CALENDAR

There were no public speakers.

Motion: to approve the Consent Calendar.

Motion/Second: Councilmember Chua / Councilmember Lien Motion carried by the following: AYES: Mayor Montano, Vice Mayor Barbadillo, Councilmember Chua, Councilmember Lam, Councilmember Lien NOES: None

1. Receive City Council Calendar of Meetings (Staff Contact: Suzanne Guzzetta, City Clerk, 408-586-3001) Received City Council Calendar of Meetings for February and March 2026.

2. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes (Staff Contact: Suzanne Guzzetta, City Clerk, 408-586-3001) Approved City Council Meeting minutes of January 19 and February 3, 2026.

3. Receive the Preview List of Anticipated Items for the Next Regular City Council Meeting (Staff Contact: Suzanne Guzzetta, City Clerk, 408-586-3001) Received the list of anticipated agenda items for the next regular City Council meeting.

4. Receive and Review the List of Agenda Items Requested by City Councilmembers (Staff Contact: Suzanne Guzzetta, City Clerk, 408-586-3001) Received the list of items that have been requested by City Councilmembers and received consensus in previous meetings to date.

5. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Submit an Application for Elective Coverage of State Disability Insurance (SDI) for Professional and Technical Employees (ProTech) Bargaining Unit Employees (Staff Contact: Kelli Parmley, Human Resources Director, 408-586-3086)

(1) Adopted Resolution No. 9477 authorizing the City to apply for State Disability Insurance (SDI) elective coverage for the Professional and Technical Employees (ProTech) Bargaining Unit; and (2)

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Authorized the City Manager to execute the SDI application form DE 1378N and take any necessary steps to implement SDI for ProTech Employees, including negotiating and executing all necessary agreements and forms.

6. Adopt a Resolution to Approve Project Plans and Specifications, Award Construction Contract to DeSilva Gates Construction, LLC for Dempsey Road and Great Mall Parkway (Phase II) Street Resurfacing Project and Approve Budget Amendment for Street Resurfacing Project FY24-25 (Staff Contact: Christian Di Renzo, Public Works Director, 408-586-2602; and Michael Silveira, City Engineer, 408-586-3303)

Adopted Resolution No. 9478 to (1) Approve project plans and specifications; (2) Award the Construction Contract to DeSilva Gates Construction, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder, submitting a responsive bid in the amount of $4,229,695; (3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with DaSilva Gates Construction, LLC; (4) Authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate and execute contract change order(s) in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $635,000 for the Dempsey Road and Great Mall Parkway (Phase II) Street Resurfacing Project, CIP Nos. No. 3440, 4283, 4295, 4304, 4305, 7118; and (5) Approve a Budget Amendment to increase the Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding in the amount of $333,311.50 and Vehicle Registration Fee funding in the amount of $39,502 for the Street Resurfacing Project 2024-25, CIP Project No. 4300.

7. Adopt a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments and Ordering the Preparation of the Annual Engineer’s Report for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 95-1 - McCarthy Ranch for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Staff Contact: Christian Di Renzo, Public Works Director, 408-586-2602; and Michael Silveira, City Engineer, 408-586-3303)

Adopted Resolution No. 9479 initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments and ordering the preparation of the Annual Engineer’s Report for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 95-1 - McCarthy Ranch for Fiscal Year 2026-27.