Hon Lien

Appointment of Permanent City Manager

Establishes a new salary schedule ranging from $320,000 to $400,000 annually for the City Manager position.

State of the City address

Reduced the projected five-year deficit by 43% while preserving essential city services and funding local infrastructure projects.

County Community Plan to End Homelessness

Involves countywide supportive housing investments exceeding $130 million annually, with over $10.5 million invested in Milpitas-specific tenant programs and $69.5 million in affordable housing developments.

legal dispute with former city manager

Taxpayer money is being spent on this legal battle, so your dollars are on the line.

city attorney conduct

Taxpayer money might get spent dealing with the fallout, but it's unclear how much.

city manager turnover

Frequent leadership changes can drain taxpayer money through severance packages and the costs of recruiting new managers.

power outage

While no direct costs were immediately reported, taxpayers might end up footing the bill if the city needs to upgrade backup power systems for emergency communications.

hotel sale and commercial real estate

Get ready for potential changes in local jobs and business opportunities as these big sales happen.

cannabis delivery regulation

Local tax revenues might shift depending on how these new delivery rules affect sales.

business relocation

This move could mean more money and opportunities flowing into Milpitas thanks to the new company.

minimum wage increase

Workers will see an hourly pay bump, while local businesses will need to budget for higher labor costs.

gas appliance ban

You might have to pay more upfront for a new water heater, but there could be rebates and lower energy bills down the line.

homeless encampment sweep

This sweep could cost the city money in the short term for services, but might save on future costs associated with the encampment.

legal dispute with former employee

Taxpayer money could be spent on legal fees to sort this out.

city manager resignation

Expect potential delays and uncertainty in city projects, which could cost taxpayers more in the long run.

Resolution No. 26-006: 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program General Plan Conformity Finding

Receive the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Authorize Submittal of the Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

to (1) Determine that the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with General Plan, and as a separate a

to Adopt Resolution No. 9533 by a 4/5 vote calling for the placement of a General Tax Measure on the Ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election for submission to the qualified voters of an Ordin