City Council Meeting (2025-12-02)

# JOINT MEETING OF THE MILPITAS

CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY

## MINUTES

## TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025

The City Council of the City of Milpitas convened in a Joint Meeting of the Milpitas City Council and Housing Authority on December 2, 2025, 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 5:00 PM. Roll Call was taken by City Clerk Guzzetta.

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

ABSENT: None

## ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

Acting City Attorney Creech briefed the City Council on the Closed Session items.

There were no public comments.

The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:02 PM.

## (a) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency’s Designated Representative(s): Rick Bolanos, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Employee Organization(s): Professional and Technical Employees, Mid-Management and Confidential Employees, Milpitas Employees Association, Unrepresented Employees

## (b) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT AND HIRING

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Employee Position: City Manager

## (c) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT AND HIRING

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Employee Position: City Attorney

## CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

The City Council reconvened at 7:15 PM.

Acting City Attorney Creech had nothing to report from Closed Session.

## PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Milpitas Rotary Club Scout Troop 163 presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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## INVOCATION

Mayor Montano provided the invocation.

## PRESENTATIONS

Economic Development Coordinator Thomas spoke about Manufacturing Day and presented a video from the event. Mayor Montano and the City Council presented commendations in recognition of Manufacturing Day participants.

## PUBLIC FORUM

There were the following public speakers:

1. Dale Scott 2. Lili 3. Chwinn Cosgrove 4. Adele Wang 5. Ed Ackerman 6. Jay West 7. Ju Young 8. Alex 9. Voltaire Montemayor

## 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.

## READING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT

Vice Mayor Barbadillo read the City Council Code of Conduct.

## APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Interim City Manager Santana requested that item C6 regarding the Rent Review Board be deferred until December 16th

After discussion, motion: to approve the agenda with Item C6 deferred to December 16...

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