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Santa ClaraCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
129,239
Per-capita income
$84,533
Median home value
$1,527,900
Bachelor's or higher
65%
Typical home value $1,680,833 -0.1% yr/yr · +21.9% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$1.43B (FY2023)
Total spending$1.76B (FY2023)
Taxes$193.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$421.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$13,863 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025490 housing units ($101.3M)
🗳️ Election results (5 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council District 1 2024-11-05
Kelly G. Cox ✓ 4,040 · Suds Jain ✓ 3,539 · Kevin Nara Park ✓ 3,371 · Albert González ✓ 2,507 · David Kertes 3,010 · Teresa O'Neill 2,324
Mayor 2022-11-08
Lisa M. Gillmor ✓ 14,838 · Anthony J. Becker 14,062
City Council District 2 2022-11-08
Raj Chahal ✓ 2,904 · Karen Hardy ✓ 2,824 · Larry McColloch 1,738 · Christian D. Pellecchia 1,569
City Council District 1 2020-11-03
Suds Jain ✓ 4,335 · Kevin Nara Park ✓ 3,873 · Anthony J. Becker ✓ 3,452 · Kathy Watanabe ✓ 3,121 · Robert L. Mezzetti, II 3,157 · Teresa O'Neill 2,893
Mayor
LISA M. GILLMOR ✓ 14,838 · ANTHONY J. BECKER 14,062
🗳️ Ballot measures (5)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure I
2024-11-05 · Passed — 28,133 yes / 12,399 no
Measure B
2024-03-05 · Failed — 5,680 yes / 14,887 no
Measure A
2024-03-05 · Failed — 6,580 yes / 13,735 no
Measure G
2022-11-08 · Passed — 24,643 yes / 4,629 no
Measure H
2022-11-08 · Passed — 17,329 yes / 11,797 no

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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Station Area Task Force

Meeting agenda is procedural boilerplate with no substantive items

This agenda contains only the meeting header and date, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder for the Station Area Task Force meeting.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
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Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 Printed on 8/13/2026
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

City Hall Council Chambers 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

Santa Clara reviews six home addition and remodel projects

The Development Review Hearing will consider six residential architectural review applications, each involving additions, remodels, or in one case demolition and rebuild of a single-family home. All projects are recommended for approval and are exempt from CEQA. The meeting also includes approval of the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes and public comment.

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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Development Review Hearing Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 4:00 PM Wednesday, August 19, 2026 The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Development Review Hearing meeting in a hybrid manner (in-person and method for the public to participate remotely) o Via Zoom: o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/92950218717 Meeting ID: 929 5021 8717 o Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833 How to Submit Written Public Comment Before Development Review Hearing Meeting: By email to [email protected] by 12 p.m. the day of the meeting. Those emails will be forwarded to Staff and will be uploaded to the Development Review Agenda as supplemental meeting material. Emails received after 12:00 P.M. cutoff time up through the end of the meeting will form part of the meeting record. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. Note: Emails received as public comment will not be read aloud during the meeting. Agendas, Staff Reports and some associated documents for Development Review Hearing items may be viewed on the Internet at https://santaclara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk at Santa Cl …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
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Mayor Gillmor: Council member Chahal can you hear us? >> I can hear you. >> Hold tight we're trying to figure something out here with our technology. >> Okay. >> Thank you. Mayor Gillmor: Are we ready , city clerk? [Gavel bangs] Good evening everyone. I'd like to call this joint meeting of the Santa Clara City Council and the Stadium Authority board to order. Before I go to the city clerk-- let's go confirmation of quorum. >> Confirming quorum. I'd like to note for the record that Council Member Chahal will be participating remotely this evening. Via audio teleconference. Mayor Gillmor: City attorney did you want to make a comment. We are having technical issues with our video at this point. The city attorney. >> Under city council policy which conforms with state law, in order to properly conduct a meeting, we need to have both audio and video participation by the public. We are having some technical difficulties currently with the audio portion. I am sorry. With the video portion. The audio portion is working. Because the audio portion is working under our policy and the law, we can convene and go into closed session. We need to, otherwise, try to rehabilitate the video portion. We have an hour in order to do that. While we in effect recess into closed session for that to occur. Mayor, I suggest we proceed with closed session and then hopefully that'll be repaired when we reconvene at 7:00. We can cross the bridge when we get there. Mayor Gillmor: All right. While you have …
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-737 — Adopted
10 yea · 4 nay
Albert Gonzalez nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy nay · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox nay · Lisa M. Gillmor nay · Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
26-806 — Adopted
13 yea · 1 nay
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Hall Community Advisory Committee

City Hall Council Chambers, 1500 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara CA 95050
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Senior Advisory Commission

Senior Advisory Commission to elect officers and set FY 2026/27 work plan

The Senior Advisory Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2026/27 and discuss and develop its work plan goals and activities for the year. The agenda also includes approval of the June 15, 2026 minutes and public presentations. No other substantive actions are listed.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Senior Advisory Commission Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050 5:00 PM Monday, August 17, 2026 The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Senior Advisory Commission meeting in a hybrid manner (in-person and a method for the public to participate remotely). Please click this URL to join via Zoom: https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/86581982310 Or join by phone dial: 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 865 8198 2310 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR 1.A. Review and Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of June 15, 2026 26-852 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS [This item is reserved for persons to address the body on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the body. The law does not permit action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. The governing body, or staff, may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed, and appropriate body may request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting.] GENERAL BUSINESS 2.A. Senior Advisory Commission Election of Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2026/27 26-851 2.B. Discuss and Develop Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2026/27 26-853 Discuss and Develop Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2026/27. Recommendation: STAFF REPORT Page 1 of 2 City of Santa Clara Printed on 8/13/2026 Senior Advisory Co …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Deferred Compensation Committee

Hybrid Meeting Sparacino Conference Room/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Deferred Compensation Committee Hybrid Meeting Sparacino Conference Room/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 10:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Deferred Compensation Committee meeting in a hybrid manner (in-person and a method for the public to participate remotely). • Via Zoom: https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/88905180697?pwd=yXJd8deUvSM4YThOKdtreBAGJy013b.1 Webinar ID: 889 0518 0697 Passcode: 638549 OR • Phone: 1(669) 444-9171 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR 1A Action to Approve the Deferred Compensation Committee Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2025 26-860 Approve the Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2025 Recommendation: PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS [This item is reserved for persons to address the body on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the body. The law does not permit action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. The governing body, or staff, may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed, and appropriate body may request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting.] GENERAL BUSINESS Page 1 of 4 City of Santa Clara Printed on 8/7/2026 Deferred Compensation Committee Meeting Agenda August 13, 2026 2A Informational Report on First Quarter 2026 and Second Quarter 2026 Quarterly Plan Performance with Brief Overview of Previous Quarters Presented …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to hear appeal of utility crew supervisor's discipline

The Santa Clara Civil Service Commission will hold a Board of Review hearing for an appeal of disciplinary action against a Utility Crew Supervisor. The commission will also consider extending probationary periods for two employees and abolishing an eligible list for Associate Engineer (Civil). Consent items include approving prior meeting minutes and noting a status report.

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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Civil Service Commission Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Ave. Santa Clara, CA 95050 6:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Civil Service Commission in a hybrid manner (in-person and a method for the public to participate remotely). • Via Zoom: https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/82497868823?pwd=pKSM4g0xuJN3b2fkH8rUSjOuw9rbqC.1 Webinar ID: 824 9786 8823 Passcode: 332703 OR Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT CALENDAR 1.a Action to Approve the Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2026 26-764 Approve the Civil Service Commission meeting minutes of June 11, 2026 ATTACHMENTS 1. Meeting Minutes - June 11, 2026 Recommendation: Page 1 of 3 City of Santa Clara Printed on 8/10/2026 Civil Service Commission Meeting Agenda August 13, 2026 1.b Action to Approve the Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2026 26-873 Approve the Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2026 ATTACHMENTS 1. Meeting Minutes - July 9, 2026 Recommendation: 1.c Note and File the Current Status and Requisition Report Dated July 31, 2026 26-854 Note and file the Current Status and Requisition Report Dated July 31, 2026 Recommendation: PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS [This item is reserved for persons to address the body on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the body. The law d …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider 147-unit subdivision at Homestead Road

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a vesting tentative subdivision map for 147 residential units and one commercial building at 3521 and 3591 Homestead Road, recommending City Council approval. The commission will also continue a hearing on a Replacement Housing Unit Ordinance to August 26, discuss appointing commissioners to attend council meetings, elect a chair, and vote on retroactive travel funds.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
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>> Thank you for your patience. We're ready to start the Planning Commission meeting. [Gavel raps] >> Thank you. I'm the vice chair Vice Chair Clutchlow. And I will now call to order the Planning Commission meeting of August 12th 2026. Would any ruins stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and then remain standing for the Statement of Values. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God, individual, for the liberty and justice for all. Secretary will you do the-- >> Statement of values as we gather, we humbly seek blessings upon this meeting. May we ask for strength and courage come and will to perform around the applications duties around our people with justice to all. Let us seek wisdom so that we may act in the best interests of our people calm our Neighbors, people. >> Thank you. Please be seated. Vice Chair Crutchlow: Please for the roll call please. [Roll call] >> Thank you. >> (Inaudible) >> Did you want to do the declaration of Commission procedures? >> That's fine. By the way, we're ready on that side. We don't have anybody missing, so (Indiscernible). That will handle the moment, thank you very much Secretary chair, will you please read the declaration Commission procedures? Secretary Cherukuru: Thank you chair. Public hearings are conducted by the chair in accordance with the following procedures. The chair of the commission directs all active duty during the hearings. All comments shall …
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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Planning Commission Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 6:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Planning Commission Hearing meeting in a hybrid manner (in-person and method for the public to participate remotely) Via Zoom: - https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/91729202898 - Webinar ID: 917 2920 2898 or Phone: 1(669) 900-6833 How to Submit Written Public Comment Before Planning Commission Meeting: 1. By email to [email protected] by 12 p.m. the day of the meeting. Those emails will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and will be uploaded to the Planning Commission Agenda as supplemental meeting material. Emails received after the 12 p.m. cutoff time up through the end of the meeting will form part of the meeting record. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. 2. Use the eComment tab located on the City Council Agenda page https://santaclara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx). eComments are directly sent to the iLegislate application used by staff, and become part of the public record. eComment closes 15 minutes before the start of a meeting. NOTE: eComments and Emails received as public comment will not be read aloud during the meeting. Agendas, Staff Reports and some associated documents for Planning Commission items may be viewed on the Internet at https://santaclara.legistar.com/Calenda …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-828 — Adopted
5 yea · 1 abstain
Yashraj Bhatnagar abstain · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
26-718 — Adopted
12 yea
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
26-727 — Adopted
18 yea
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
26-837 — Adopted
6 yea
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to finalize FY 2026/27 work plan goals

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review and finalize its FY 2026/27 Work Plan goals and activities, as recommended by staff. The agenda also includes approval of the July 13, 2026 meeting minutes and public comment. No other substantive items are listed.

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Hybrid Meeting Sparacino Conference Room - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Parks & Recreation Commission Hybrid Meeting Sparacino Conference Room - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 7:00 PM Monday, August 10, 2026 The City of Santa Clara will hold the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting in a hybrid format. Members of the public may attend in person or remotely via Zoom. Join remotely via Zoom: https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/85020218207 Webinar ID: 850 2021 8207 Join by phone: (669) 900-6833 Chair Gupta has provided advance notice of remote participation. He will attend the meeting remotely from: C56 Ram Marg, Shastri Nagar, Jaipur 302 016, INDIA. Vice Chair DeMarco will preside over the meeting in person. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR 1.A. Approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2026 26-848 Approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2026 Recommendation: PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS [This item is reserved for persons to address the body on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the body. The law does not permit action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. The governing body, or staff, may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed, and appropriate body may request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting.] GENERAL BUSINESS Page 1 of 2 City of Santa Clara Printed on 8/7/2026 Parks & Recre …
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26-848 — Adopted
7 yea
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Eversley Forte yea · Vikas Gupta yea · Edward A. Souza yea · Sukrit Ganesh yea
26-849 — Adopted
7 yea
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Eversley Forte yea · Vikas Gupta yea · Edward A. Souza yea · Sukrit Ganesh yea
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Historical & Landmarks Commission

Commission to review three property alteration permits including a 395-unit housing project

The Santa Clara Historical & Landmarks Commission will hear three public hearings on proposed property alterations. Two items involve single-family homes on the Historic Resource Inventory (834 Main Street and 1390 Madison Street), while the third is a 395-unit multi-family project at 451 El Camino Real near a historic property.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Historical & Landmarks Commission Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 6:00 PMThursday, August 6, 2026 The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Historical and Landmarks Commission Hearing meeting in a hybrid manner (in-person and method for the public to participate remotely) o Via Zoom: o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/97233262035 or o Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 972 3326 2035 How to Submit Written Public Comment Before Historical and Landmarks Commission Meeting: By email to [email protected] by 12 p.m. the day of the meeting. Those emails will be forwarded to Staff and will be uploaded to the Historical and Landmarks Commission Agenda as supplemental meeting material. Emails received after 12:00 P.M. cutoff time up through the end of the meeting will form part of the meeting record. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. Note: Emails received as public comment will not be read aloud during the meeting. Agendas, Staff Reports and some associated documents for Historical and Landmarks Commission items may be viewed on the Internet at https://santaclara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for pu …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Cultural Commission

Cultural Commission to review FY 2026/27 work plan and activities

The Santa Clara Cultural Commission will meet on August 3, 2026, to discuss and potentially approve the minutes from its June 1, 2026 meeting. The main item is a discussion and possible action on the Cultural Commission Work Plan and Activities for fiscal year 2026/27.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Cultural Commission Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050 7:00 PMMonday, August 3, 2026 The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Cultural Commission meeting in a hybrid manner (in-person and a method for the public to participate remotely). Via Zoom: https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/82207705371 Webinar ID: 822 0770 5371 Or join by phone: 669-900-683 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR 1.A. Action on the Cultural Commission Regular Minutes of June 1, 2026 26-703 Approve the Cultural Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026 Recommendation: PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS [This item is reserved for persons to address the body on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the body. The law does not permit action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. The governing body, or staff, may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed, and appropriate body may request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting.] GENERAL BUSINESS 2. Discussion and Potential Action on the Cultural Commission Work Plan and Activities for FY 2026/27 26-794 Discuss and potentially take action on the Cultural Commission Work Plan and Activities for FY 2026/27. Recommendation: STAFF REPORT COMMISSIONERS REPORT Page 1 of 2 City of Santa Clara Printed on 7/30/2026 Cultural Commission Meeting Agenda August 3, …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-703 — recommended for approval
5 yea · 2 abstain
Abinas Roy yea · Candida Diaz yea · Charles Pontious abstain · Debra von Huene yea · Kuku Das yea · Neetu Garg yea · Ana Vargas-Smith abstain
26-794 — recommended for approval
7 yea
Abinas Roy yea · Candida Diaz yea · Charles Pontious yea · Debra von Huene yea · Kuku Das yea · Neetu Garg yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
7 yea
Abinas Roy yea · Candida Diaz yea · Charles Pontious yea · Debra von Huene yea · Kuku Das yea · Neetu Garg yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea
recommended for approval
35 yea
Abinas Roy yea · Candida Diaz yea · Charles Pontious yea · Debra von Huene yea · Kuku Das yea · Neetu Garg yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Abinas Roy yea · Candida Diaz yea · Charles Pontious yea · Debra von Huene yea · Kuku Das yea · Neetu Garg yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Abinas Roy yea · Candida Diaz yea · Charles Pontious yea · Debra von Huene yea · Kuku Das yea · Neetu Garg yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Abinas Roy yea · Candida Diaz yea · Charles Pontious yea · Debra von Huene yea · Kuku Das yea · Neetu Garg yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Abinas Roy yea · Candida Diaz yea · Charles Pontious yea · Debra von Huene yea · Kuku Das yea · Neetu Garg yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Board of Library Trustees

Hybrid Meeting Central Park Library Margie Edinger Room 2635 Homestead Rd. Santa Clara, CA 95051
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26-733 — Approved Staff Recommendation
5 yea
Jonathon Evans yea · Daniel Huynh yea · G. Salim Mohammed yea · Stephen Ricossa yea · Marilyn Edelstein yea
26-734 — Noted and filed
5 yea
Jonathon Evans yea · Daniel Huynh yea · G. Salim Mohammed yea · Stephen Ricossa yea · Marilyn Edelstein yea
26-738 — Approved Staff Recommendation
5 yea
Jonathon Evans yea · Daniel Huynh yea · G. Salim Mohammed yea · Stephen Ricossa yea · Marilyn Edelstein yea
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Hall Community Advisory Committee

City Hall Council Chambers, 1500 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara CA 95050
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Senior Advisory Commission

Senior Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026 has been cancelled.

The Senior Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Senior Advisory Commission Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050 5:00 PMMonday, July 20, 2026 The Senior Advisory Commission Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM has been cancelled. Page 1 of 1 City of Santa Clara Printed on 7/15/2026
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Station Area Task Force

Station Area Task Force meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or decisions listed for this meeting.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Station Area Task Force Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 6:00 PMThursday, July 16, 2026 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS [This item is reserved for persons to address the body on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the body. The law does not permit action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. The governing body, or staff, may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed, and appropriate body may request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting.] GENERAL BUSINESS STAFF REPORT COMMISSIONERS REPORT ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 2 City of Santa Clara Printed on 7/7/2026 Station Area Task Force Meeting Agenda July 16, 2026 MEETING DISCLOSURES The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi -adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi -adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Video
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS — Adopted
6 yea · 1 nay
Albert Gonzalez nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
26-318 — Adopted
12 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Albert Gonzalez absent · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal nay · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
26-1574 — Adopted
10 yea · 4 nay
Albert Gonzalez nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy nay · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox nay · Lisa M. Gillmor nay · Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
26-784 — Adopted
20 yea · 1 nay
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to discuss 2026/27 work plan goals

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet in a hybrid format to approve the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes and discuss the goals and activities for the fiscal year 2026/27 work plan.

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Hybrid Meeting Sparacino Conference Room - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Parks & Recreation Commission Hybrid Meeting Sparacino Conference Room - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 7:00 PMMonday, July 13, 2026 The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting in a hybrid manner (in-person and a method for the public to participate remotely). Meeting Invite Link: https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/88682184126 Meeting ID: 886 8218 4126 Or join by phone:(669)900-6833 Chair Gupta has provided advance notice of remote participation. He will attend the meeting remotely from: C56 Ram Marg, Shastri Nagar, Jaipur 302 016, INDIA. Vice Chair DeMarco will preside over the meeting in person. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR 1.A. Approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2026 26-743 Approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2026 Recommendation: PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS [This item is reserved for persons to address the body on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the body. The law does not permit action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. The governing body, or staff, may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed, and appropriate body may request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting.] GENERAL BUSINESS Page 1 of 2 City of Santa Clara Printed on 7/9/2026 Parks & Recreation Commissi …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-743 — Adopted
7 yea
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Eversley Forte yea · Vikas Gupta yea · Edward A. Souza yea · Sukrit Ganesh yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Eversley Forte yea · Vikas Gupta present · Edward A. Souza yea · Sukrit Ganesh yea
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Economic Development & Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc)

Hybrid Meeting Central Park Library Redwood Room 2635 Homestead Road Santa Clara, CA 95050
Video
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Civil Service Commission

Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Ave. Santa Clara, CA 95050
Video
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-695 — Noted and filed
3 yea
Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit yea
26-761 — Adopted
3 yea
Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
3 yea
Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit yea
Adopted
3 yea
Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit yea
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

The city will review several residential additions and new home constructions.

The Development Review body will consider multiple architectural reviews for single-family residences. These projects include various home additions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and full demolitions to make way for new larger homes.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Development Review Hearing Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 4:00 PMWednesday, July 8, 2026 The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Development Review Hearing meeting in a hybrid manner (in-person and method for the public to participate remotely) o Via Zoom: o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/92950218717 Meeting ID: 929 5021 8717 o Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833 How to Submit Written Public Comment Before Development Review Hearing Meeting: By email to [email protected] by 12 p.m. the day of the meeting. Those emails will be forwarded to Staff and will be uploaded to the Development Review Agenda as supplemental meeting material. Emails received after 12:00 P.M. cutoff time up through the end of the meeting will form part of the meeting record. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. Note: Emails received as public comment will not be read aloud during the meeting. Agendas, Staff Reports and some associated documents for Development Review Hearing items may be viewed on the Internet at https://santaclara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk at Santa Clara …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Video
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-740 — Adopted
4 yea · 1 absent · 1 abstain · 1 nay
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal absent · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park abstain · Suds Jain nay · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
26-352 — Adopted
8 yea · 4 nay · 2 absent
Albert Gonzalez nay · Raj Chahal absent · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox nay · Lisa M. Gillmor nay · Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal absent · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
26-722 — Adopted
10 yea · 2 absent · 2 nay
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal absent · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal absent · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026, is cancelled

The meeting originally scheduled for Monday evening at the Santa Clara Senior Center has been cancelled.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Cultural Commission Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050 7:00 PMMonday, July 6, 2026 The Cultural Commission Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. Page 1 of 1 City of Santa Clara Printed on 6/26/2026
Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Video
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-669 — Adopted
7 yea
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
26-670 — Adopted
7 yea
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
26-671 — Adopted
7 yea
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
26-672 — Adopted
7 yea
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
26-673 — Adopted
7 yea
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
26-674 — Adopted
7 yea
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
Mon Jun 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

City Hall Council Chambers 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
Video
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-641 — Read into the record
4 yea · 2 present · 1 nay
Hung Duong yea · Jorge Haro yea · Ken Kratz yea · Jonathan Marinaro present · Betsy Megas nay · Guillermo Jenaro present · Vernon Shure yea
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Video
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-329 — Adopted
13 yea · 1 nay
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
26-691 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 nay
Albert Gonzalez nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox nay · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
26-697 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 nay
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
26-706 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 nay
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox nay · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
The other 17 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

City Hall Council Chambers 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Station Area Task Force

Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Charter Review Committee

City Hall - Council Chambers 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Video
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

147-unit mixed-use project at Homestead Road up for approval

The Development Review Hearing will decide on 10 architectural review applications. The largest is a 147-unit residential mixed-use project at 3521 and 3591 Homestead Road, including condos, townhomes, and commercial space. Other items include demolitions and additions to single-family homes on various streets.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Development Review Hearing Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 4:00 PM Wednesday, June 17, 2026 The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Development Review Hearing meeting in a hybrid manner (in-person and method for the public to participate remotely) o Via Zoom: o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/92950218717 Meeting ID: 929 5021 8717 o Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833 How to Submit Written Public Comment Before Development Review Hearing Meeting: By email to [email protected] by 12 p.m. the day of the meeting. Those emails will be forwarded to Staff and will be uploaded to the Development Review Agenda as supplemental meeting material. Emails received after 12:00 P.M. cutoff time up through the end of the meeting will form part of the meeting record. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. Note: Emails received as public comment will not be read aloud during the meeting. Agendas, Staff Reports and some associated documents for Development Review Hearing items may be viewed on the Internet at https://santaclara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk at Santa Clar …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Video
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-701 — Adopted
11 yea · 3 nay
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal nay · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay · Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Senior Advisory Commission

Senior Commission to develop FY 2026/27 work plan

The Senior Advisory Commission will discuss current fiscal year activities and develop goals for the upcoming year. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and take public comments.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Senior Advisory Commission Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050 5:00 PMMonday, June 15, 2026 The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Senior Advisory Commission meeting in a hybrid manner (in-person and a method for the public to participate remotely). Invite Link https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/86581982310 Meeting ID: 865 8198 2310 Or join by phone: 669-900-6833 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Review and Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of April 20, 2026 26-537 Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of April 20, 2026 Recommendation: PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS [This item is reserved for persons to address the body on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the body. The law does not permit action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. The governing body, or staff, may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed, and appropriate body may request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting.] GENERAL BUSINESS 2. Discuss Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2025/26 26-539 Discuss Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2025/26. Recommendation: Page 1 of 2 City of Santa Clara Printed on 6/12/2026 Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Agenda June 15, 2026 3. Discuss and Develop Senior Advisory Commiss …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-537 — Approved Staff Recommendation
4 yea · 1 absent
Rick Andrews yea · Kris Kapadia yea · Rebecca Selden yea · Alma Soto absent · Maria Vaz yea
26-538 — recommended for approval
4 yea · 1 absent
Rick Andrews yea · Kris Kapadia yea · Rebecca Selden yea · Alma Soto absent · Maria Vaz yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
4 yea · 1 absent
Rick Andrews yea · Kris Kapadia yea · Rebecca Selden yea · Alma Soto absent · Maria Vaz yea

Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 385 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$1.3BBAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P.
Department of Defense · SYSTEM TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR BRADLEY FAMILY OF VEHICLES, M113, M109, M
$608.1MBAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P.
Department of Defense · 200103!000744!2100!AE07 !TACOM - WARREN !DAAE0701CM011 !A!N!*!N! !2000
$160.7MBAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P.
Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF AS A RESULT OF SOLICITATION W56HZV-12-R-0294 AND SUBSEQUE
$43.6MBAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P.
Department of Defense · TO PROCURE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAZILIAN ARMED
$37.6MMULTIBEAM CORPORATION
Department of Defense · FULL-WAFER PATTERNING OF ALL INTERCONNECT LAYERS AT SOP NODES
$33.0MJOSEPH J. ALBANESE, INC.
Department of Transportation · CA FLAP SCR T5(1) MONTEREY BAY SANCTUARY SCENIC TRAIL CONSTRUCTION CON
$32.3MMULTIBEAM CORPORATION
Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF MULTI-E-BEAM LITHOGRAPHY
$29.0MCONDOR RELIABILITY SERVICES, INC.
Department of Transportation · CWO - CONDOR RELIABILITY SERVICES IGF::CL::IGF
$19.0MATAC
Department of Transportation · THIS PROCUREMENT REQUEST IS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW CONTRACT VEHICL
$15.0MUH-OH LABS INC
Department of Health and Human Services · AWARD A CONTRACT FOR RADX TECH TO UH-OH LABS - SARS-COV-2 LOOP-DE-LOOP

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Santa Clara County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-22,360 people (-$3.13B net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)10 ({"Flood": 6, "Fire": 6, "Severe Storm": 6, "Biological": 2, · last Mon Apr 3, 2023)
Traffic fatalities6 (3 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments49,154 (1,171,397 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$3,446/mo (998 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy19.4% (low numeracy 24% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

💰 Local campaign finance
9,740 filings · $86.7M total · 56 filers · latest Tue Jun 30, 2026

NetFile filers, predominantly California. Full transactions in the public dataset. Source: NetFile.

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

27,049
Recorded votes
$1.43B
Annual budget
$421.7M
Debt outstanding
1,764
Employees on payroll
490
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$1.43B
Spending$1.76B
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$421.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.29×
Debt-load index56 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

1,764 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.495
All kids
0.475
Black kids
0.370

Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.

Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

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