REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Action on adoption of Resolution to establish the Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Committee) and appoint up to three City Councilmembers with one alternate to serve on the Committee.
Report
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara welcomed Levi's(r) Stadium (Stadium) with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 17, 2014; the inaugural Stadium event was a San Jose Earthquakes match that took place on August 2, 2014.
In the last decade that the Stadium has been in operation for National Football League (NFL) and non-NFL events, the City has established procedures and programs to help address impacts to the neighborhoods. These include the Neighborhood Protection Detail, a hotline for residents to report stadium-related issues, and the Police Department's Community Response Team.
Levi's(r) Stadium will serve as a host venue for two internationally significant events in 2026: Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup 2026TM. These events will bring substantial regional attention and economic activity to Santa Clara and will likely also result in temporary disruptions and neighborhood impacts, including traffic, parking, noise, and public safety concerns.
As the City continues its preparations for these events and Levi's hosts regular NFL games and non-NFL events, staff recognizes the importance of maintaining strong communication and collaboration between the City, residents, businesses, and stadium stakeholders. Additionally, the City Council's priority initiatives include establishing a subcommittee focused on Stadium/community relations. As such, the creation of a focused ad hoc subcommittee will allow the City Council to work directly with staff, community members, and businesses to ensure neighborhood concerns are heard and addressed throughout the planning process. The Ad Hoc Subcommittee will help foster engagement and communication with the residents in the neighborhoods that will be impacted.
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