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Jul 29, 2026

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Budget and water plans adopted

Published Jul 29, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Budget and water plans adopted

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and related staffing changes, approved the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, and advanced new water-use restrictions, including a ban on watering nonfunctional turf.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Weed abatement assessment approved

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9519 confirming the 2026 Weed Abatement Assessment Report and Assessment List for entry into the tax assessment rolls.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Budget review moved to later meeting

Council postponed adopting the FY 2026-27 operating budget and scheduled extra time on June 9 for more review, including a chance for the new city manager to get familiar with the document.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

City Council approves zoning and housing actions

The Council introduced a Transit-Oriented Development Overlay zoning district to implement Senate Bill 79, approved an urgency ordinance to avoid a one-day gap in local standards, and advanced a 109-townhome project with 10 accessory dwelling units at 1320 McCandless Dr. It also adopted assessment levies for two lighting and landscaping districts and appointed Willie A. Hopkins, Jr. as permanent City Manager.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

City Council approves vacancy ordinance update

The City Council introduced an ordinance to amend the council vacancy rules and reduce special election costs, while also approving a substantial amendment to the city’s 2025-2030 housing and community development plans.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Council approves rescue vehicle purchase

The City Council approved buying one heavy-duty rescue vehicle for the Fire Department for up to $1,560,614 and moved forward with a home security camera grant program using the recommended delivery structure.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council advances budget and housing actions

The City Council reviewed Milpitas’s preliminary five-year general fund forecast, directed weed abatement action, and approved tax-exempt bond issuance tied to an affordable housing project at 1355 California Circle.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

City Council reviews infrastructure funding

Council reviewed major capital project progress, discussed road preservation, bicycle and pedestrian investments, and asked staff to keep pursuing grants, impact fees for new development areas, and financing options for large infrastructure projects.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council expands utility bill subsidy

Council approved a larger Milpitas Assistance Program water utility bill subsidy, removed the household cap for the first year, and kept a backup option to pause new enrollments if costs outpace revenue.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

City Council approves housing, roads, and budget actions

Milpitas City Council approved Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding, adopted a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant agreement, and passed mid-year budget amendments and pay schedule changes. The council also confirmed multiple commission appointments and set a March 3, 2026 public hearing on weeds declared a public nuisance.

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Briefing

Jan 23, 2026

Closed session on city attorney hiring

The City Council adjourned into closed session to discuss the public employee appointment and hiring of the City Attorney.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council appoints acting city manager

The City Council appointed Jared Hernandez as acting city manager and set his acting pay until an interim or permanent city manager is chosen or the council takes further action.

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Briefing

Jan 19, 2026

Closed session meeting summary

The City Council approved the agenda and then adjourned to closed session, where it discussed a public employee appointment and hiring item.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Milpitas Council backs housing and police funding

The City Council approved buying an affordable housing unit at 2001 Tarob Court with direction to prioritize low-income buyers on resale, and accepted more than $253,000 in state COPS grant funds for police services.

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Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Council approves fees and financial reports

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025-26 user and regulatory fee schedule and accepted the city’s annual financial reports, while also adopting findings for development impact fees tied to the Calaveras Boulevard Widening Traffic Impact Fee, Transit Area Specific Plan fee, and Storm Drainage Improvement Fee.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Milpitas Council approves funding and project actions

The City Council approved a new round of one-time funding, upheld approval of a large industrial development at 1000 Gibraltar Drive, and moved forward with a solar streetlight pilot project and a fee waiver for the Kiwanis MUSD crab feed.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Milpitas Council adopts zoning update

Milpitas City Council adopted a zoning text and map amendment for the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan, approved several contract and infrastructure agreements totaling over $2 million, and directed staff to return with fuller options for increasing water bill assistance subsidies.

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Briefing

Nov 4, 2025

Council approves Calaveras median project

The City Council approved $360,000 to move forward with the Calaveras Median Conversion Project, including project plans, bid advertisement, and a budget appropriation.

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Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

Council approves Gateway-Main Street plan

The City Council adopted the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan, certified its environmental impact report, and approved the city’s FY 2025-26 investment policy.

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Briefing

Oct 24, 2025

Council removes staff evaluation items

The City Council voted to remove the interim city manager and acting city attorney evaluations from future agendas, including the October 28 and November 4, 2025 meetings.

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Briefing

Oct 21, 2025

Council reviews governance concerns

The Council discussed reported violations of the City’s Code of Conduct, Council Handbook, Open Government Ordinance, and Municipal Code, and voted to continue the discussion so members could review more materials before deciding next steps.

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Briefing

Sep 16, 2025

City Council approves budgets and commissions

The City Council approved commission work plans, authorized a $500,000 five-year parts purchase for the city fleet, introduced a salary ordinance for the Mayor and Council, and approved the annual report for the city’s federal housing grant program.

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Briefing

Sep 2, 2025

Milpitas updates zoning rules

The City Council adopted a zoning ordinance update that removes obsolete overlays, adds the freeway corridor overlay to the map, and keeps previously approved Housing Opportunity Districts in place. Council also approved a police department locker room renovation contract for up to $700,000 and revised its conduct rules to allow councilmembers to use electronic devices appropriately on the dais.

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Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

Council approves permitting software

Milpitas City Council approved a new land management and permitting software contract, along with a separate project management agreement, to streamline the city’s permitting process. The council also adopted updated 2025 building and fire code ordinances and approved labor, subdivision, and fee-waiver items.

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