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Weekly summary for Milpitas
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Milpitas, the key local focus remains on the Innovation District within the Milpitas Metro Specific Plan. This 74-acre area is planned as a major employment hub featuring modern office, creative flex, and R&D spaces. The recent opening of the Milpitas Transit Center is expected to support this development by improving access and connectivity. - The Innovation District aims to attract tech jobs and foster economic growth in Milpitas. - Planning and discussions continue on how Milpitas can compete effectively for these new employment opportunities. - No new city council or planning commission meetings were reported this week related to Economy & Community. What to watch: Progress on the Innovation District’s development and related city planning efforts will be important to follow as Milpitas seeks to strengthen its local economy.

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Agenda item: PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS : This portion of the agenda is reserved for persons desiring to address the Committee on any matter not on the agenda.. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors recently discussed this issue.
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/28/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-28 meeting centered on Receive VTA 457-Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Monthly Report – March 2026 (Duran) and VTA Deferred Compensation P…
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4/27/2026, 11:04:44 PM
Innovation District — Can Milpitas Compete for Tech Jobs?
The Innovation District is a 74-acre area within the Milpitas Metro Specific Plan, envisioned as a thriving employment destination featuring modern office, creative flex space, and R&D buildings — with the opening of th…
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
5.a: VTA Deferred Compensation Plan Expense Account Report – March 2026
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
11: Receive VTA 457-Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Monthly Report – March 2026 (Duran)
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
10: Consider Future Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan Enhancements Survey Results (Duran/Le-Christensen)
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
12: Review Committee Work Plan
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
13: Receive Chairperson’s Report
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
3: PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS : This portion of the agenda is reserved for persons desiring to address the Committee on any matter not on the agenda
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
5: Receive and File Empower Retirement Reports (Ramirez)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
5.b: Committee Training: Empower’s Enhanced Personal Dashboard
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The Innovation District is a 74-acre area within the Milpitas Metro Specific Plan, envisioned as a thriving employment destination featuring modern office, creative flex space, and R&D buildings — with the opening of the