Santa Clara public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council (Work Meeting)
The Santa Clara City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss three items: adopting a policy for Public Improvement Districts (PIDs), proposed changes to accessory structure regulations in the R-1-10 zone, and a potential increase to the hydrant meter water rate for construction. No formal votes are expected; these are discussion items.
- Discussion on whether to create a PID policy for financing public infrastructure in new development or redevelopment
- Proposed rewrite of Section 17.64.060 to add detailed requirements for accessory structures, including setbacks, height limits, and material restrictions
- Proposed increase of $1.00/1,000 gallons for culinary and $0.50/1,000 gallons for secondary hydrant meter water rates (current rate $2.50/1,000 since 2006)
Planning Commission
The Santa Clara Planning Commission will consider three business items: approval of wall signs for Fresenius Kidney Care, a project plan amendment for Meraki Greek Grill, and a conditional use permit for a Black Desert Resort gravel pit at Rock Mountain. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 14, 2024. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Wall signs for Fresenius Kidney Care at 2253 Santa Clara Drive: two signs (north 46.53 sq ft, east 63.3 sq ft) with white internally illuminated raceway branding.
- Project plan amendment for Meraki Greek Grill at 3520 Pioneer Parkway (Harmon's building): proposes a covered outdoor dining area (18x38 ft, 684 sq ft) and removal of a drive-thru aisle.
- Conditional use permit for Black Desert Resort gravel pit at Rock Mountain (no further details provided in agenda).
- Approval of regular meeting minutes from November 14, 2024.
City Council
The Santa Clara City Council will consider awarding a design contract for the Tuachan Wash culvert upsize project, with bids from three firms and costs fully reimbursed by the Flood Control Authority up to $220,000. The council will also discuss and possibly approve the 2025 Notice of Public Meetings. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and claims through December 11. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Award design bid for Tuachan Wash culvert upsize; three bids: Horrock's $73,907, Rosenberg $96,250, Bowen Collins $130,532
- Discussion and action on 2025 Notice of Public Meetings
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from Nov. 20 work meeting and regular meeting, and claims through Dec. 11
- Calendar notes: Dec. 25 regular meeting cancelled, city offices closed Dec. 25-26
City Council (Work Meeting)
The Santa Clara City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss four items, including a power sales contract for two new natural gas power plants and potential changes to residential zoning regulations. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and review only.
- Continued discussion on Parks and Trails Impact Fee Study Update
- Discussion to modify Ordinance 17.64.060 regarding accessory buildings, carports, and setbacks in R-1-10 Single Family Residential Zone
- Discussion regarding a Power Sales Contract for two new Natural Gas Power Plants
- Discussion regarding Town Hall Meetings
City Council
The Santa Clara City Council will consider a consent agenda approving past meeting minutes and claims, then move to general business items. They will discuss and possibly approve an amended site plan at 3003 Santa Clara Drive, adopt a special event liquor license ordinance (Ord 2024-16), and vote on a power sales contract for two new natural gas power plants. A Utopia update and audit presentation are also scheduled.
- Discussion and action on Amended Site Plan at 3003 Santa Clara Drive
- Adoption of Special Event and Liquor License Ordinance 2024-16
- Power Sales Contract for two new Natural Gas Power Plants
- Audit presentation by Hinton Burdick
- Utopia update by Roger Timmerman & Nicole Co
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider recommending a zoning ordinance text amendment to add 'Non-Depository Consumer Lender' as a permitted use in Planned Development Commercial zones. This item was tabled on October 24, 2024, after a public hearing. The Commission will also vote on a second temporary use extension for the Black Desert Temporary Maintenance Facility and approve a preliminary plat for POM Grove Estates Subdivision.
- Zoning text amendment (Chapter 17.68.020) to allow non-depository consumer lender in PDC zone at Country Lane and Santa Clara Drive (0.76 acres)
- Second temporary use extension for Black Desert Temporary Maintenance Facility northeast of Pioneer Parkway and Red Mountain Drive
- Preliminary subdivision plat approval for POM Grove Estates Subdivision at 2627 Vineyard Drive
- Staff recommends conditions: define use as 'Non-Depository Financial Institution' excluding check cashing, payday, or title loan lending
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to add 'Non-Depository Consumer Lender' as a permitted use in the Planned Development Commercial (PDC) zone, proposed by Dollar Loan Center and Country Lane Commons. The commission will also make recommendations to the city council on that amendment and on an amended site plan to convert a historic home at 3003 Santa Clara Drive into the Red Mountain Mercantile Store. No public comments have been received as of the report date.
- Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Chapter 17.68.020 to allow non-depository consumer lenders (e.g., Dollar Loan Center) in PDC zones
- Recommendation to City Council on the same text amendment
- Amended Site Plan Review for Red Mountain Mercantile Store at 3003 Santa Clara Drive — converting a historic single-family home into retail space