REPORT TO STADIUM NEIGHBORHOOD RELATIONS AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report
Report
BACKGROUND
At the November 4, 2025, City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution 25-9506 establishing the Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Committee). The Committee is comprised of up to three Councilmembers.
The first meeting of the Committee was held on December 15, 2025, at the Northside Branch Library. The meeting served as an orientation and baseline briefing on current Levi’s® Stadium (Stadium) related concerns, outreach, and impacts related to Super Bowl LX.
The meeting included introductions from the committee members, staff, and community members attending. An overview of the Committee’s purpose, a survey on stadium operations, a presentation from Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) on event operations at the stadium, with information on the street and trail closures associated with Super Bowl LX and the impacts on the stakeholders. The Committee also received feedback from the stakeholders in attendance; many of the attendees' concerns revolved around parking and the impacts from stadium event days to the neighborhoods.
At the second meeting on March 30, 2026, staff provided a recap of the Super Bowl LX public safety efforts, traffic and trail closures, and an overview of the communications plan that was executed for Super Bowl LX. A high-level overview of the Stadium was provided to attendees which included information about the relevant entities and structure associated with Stadium ownership, management, and operations.
In addition, staff presented the City’s existing Residential Permit Parking Program and shared the draft framework for a proposed Stadium Event Overlay Parking Program, which intends to manage neighborhood parking impacts during major events at Levi’s Stadium. Questions were provided to help guide the discussion comparing the two permit programs. Community feedback highlighted concerns based on past experiences where residents were unable to secure the required 50% plus one approval to establish a Residential Permit Parking Program. Requests were made for the City to consider a more attainable process for implementing permit parking in neighborhoods, which aligned with the proposed Stadium Event Overlay Parking Program. Staff shared that comprehensive community engagement efforts will be implemented to gather additional input from a broad cross-section of stakeholders.
The third meeting of the Committee, held on May 4, 2026, provided a high-level summary of the Stadium Authority Fiscal Year 2026/27 Adopted Budget, including a summary of major revenues and expenditures, key issues affecting Stadium Authority finance and detailed line items for key activities.
DISCUSSION
City staff will provide an overview of anticipated impacts associated with the six FIFA World Cup matches scheduled to take place at Levi’s® Stadium at the June 1, 2026, meeting. The presentation includes information regarding public safety planning efforts, anticipated traffic conditions, roadway and trail impacts, planned closures, and designated detours throughout the area. Staff will also provide an overview of the communications and outreach strategies intended to keep residents informed before and during match days.
In addition, staff will discuss impacts associated with FIFA World Cup including related fan activities that may occur throughout the area on match days, as well as the implementation and operational considerations associated with the Special Event Zone for FIFA World Cup.
A brief update on ongoing staff efforts related to permit parking efforts will also be provided at the meeting.
Please note that the June 1, 2026, meeting is being held at City Hall Council Chambers located at 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara 95050, instead of the Northside Branch Library. The Northside Branch Library is currently being used as a voting center for the Primary Election on June 2, 2026.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only, and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Note and file this report and provide directions and recommendations that the Committee may bring forward to the City Council as they are identified.
Staff
Reviewed by: Paulina Morales, Assistant City Manager
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager