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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 $1,646,715 +0.4% yr/yr · +21.3% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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👤 Members & officials (15)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Civil Service Commission
Who’s on the Cultural Commission
Who’s on the Parks & Recreation Commission
Who’s on the Senior Advisory Commission
Who’s on the Youth Commission

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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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Neighborhood-University Relations Committee

Committee to approve May 2026 meeting minutes; no substantive items listed

The Neighborhood-University Relations Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its May 18, 2026 meeting. The agenda contains only routine items: call to order, consent calendar, public presentations, staff and commissioner reports, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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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 Neighborhood-University Relations Committee Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 6:00 PM Monday, October 5, 2026 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR NURC Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026 Meeting 26-332 Approve the NURC Meeting Minutes of the May 18, 2026 Meeting 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 STAFF REPORT COMMISSIONERS REPORT ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 2 City of Santa Clara Printed on 9/23/2026 Neighborhood-University Relations Committee Meeting Agenda October 5, 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 de …
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Board of Library Trustees

Hybrid Meeting Northside Branch Library Program Room 695 Moreland Way Santa Clara, CA 95054
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Cultural Commission

Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 3:30 PM

City/Mission College Liaison Committee

Mission College, Student Engagement Center (SEC) 339 3000 Mission College Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95054
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050

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Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Historical & Landmarks Commission

Historical & Landmarks Commission meets with no listed action items

This is a procedural agenda with no specific business items listed. The commission will hold call to order, consent calendar, public presentations, general business, staff and commissioner reports, and adjournment. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

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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 PM Thursday, October 1, 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 9/18/2026 Historical & Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda October 1, 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 th …
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Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Mission City for Performing Arts Wilcox High School 3250 Monroe Street Santa Clara, CA 95051
Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Board of Library Trustees

Hybrid Meeting Edinger Room Central Park Library 2635 Homestead Rd Santa Clara, CA 95051
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Senior Advisory Commission

Santa Clara Senior Advisory Commission to discuss FY 2026/27 work plan goals

The Santa Clara Senior Advisory Commission holds a special hybrid meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Santa Clara Senior Center, Room 205, 1303 Fremont Street. The main item is discussion and possible action on the commission's work plan goals and activities for FY 2026/27. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the August 17, 2026 meeting and time for public presentations on matters within the commission's jurisdiction. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5 PM.

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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 Special Meeting Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050 5:00 PM Monday, September 28, 2026 The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Senior Advisory Commission meeting a hybrid manner (in-person and a method for the public to participate remotely). Please click this URL to join: https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/86581982310 or join by phone: 669-900-683 Webinar ID: 865 8198 2310 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR 1.A. Review and Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of August 17, 2026 26-980 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 and Take Possible Action on Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2026/27 26-981 STAFF REPORT COMMISSIONERS REPORT ADJOURNMENT The next scheduled meeting for the Senior Advisory Commission is Monday, October, 19, 2026 at 5 PM. Page 1 of 2 City of Santa Clara Printed on 9/25/2026 Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Agenda September 28, 2026 …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Civil Service Commission

Commission hears appeal of utility crew supervisor's discipline

The Civil Service Commission will hold a Board of Review hearing on an appeal of disciplinary action against a Utility Crew Supervisor, followed by a closed session to deliberate on the matter. The agenda otherwise consists of routine items: call to order, consent calendar, public presentations, staff and commissioner reports, and adjournment.

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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, September 24, 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 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 1 Board of Review Hearing for Appeal of Public Employee Disciplinary Action of Utility Crew Supervisor (881) 26-989 2 Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), a Closed Session of the Board of Review regarding PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL / RELEASE for the Purpose of Deliberation 26-990 Page 1 of 2 City of Santa Clara Printed on 9/21/2026 Civil Service Commission Meeting Agenda …
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Tue Sep 22, 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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>> Good evening everyone and welcome to the Santa Clara City Council Stadium concurrent meeting. We would like to welcome you to this meeting. Would you please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for our 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, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> As we gather we humbly seek blessings upon this meeting. May we act with strength come courage, and the will to perform our obligations and duties to our people and justice for all. Let us seek wisdom so that we may act in the best interest of our people our neighbors and our country. All this we ask so that we can serve our community with fairness and respect putting our needs before all. >> Thank you, please be seated. >> A roll call? >> Thank you mayor before I do roll call in accordance with the Brown Act Government Code section 4595 B, vice Mayor Gonzalez is intending tonight's meeting via audio only teleconference. Vice mayor Gonzalez at this time I ask that you please confirm that this meeting is accessible to the public. >> That is correct. >> Please state whether any members of the public are in attendance at your teleconference location? >> No one is here. >> Thank you come all votes taken during the teleconference meeting shall be by roll call this evening. [Reading names] >> Let the record show that Council member Jane will be absent from this meet …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Hall Community Advisory Committee

City Hall Council Chambers, 1500 Warbuton Ave, Santa Clara CA 95050
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Station Area Task Force

Task Force reviews station area vision, goals, land use chapters

The Station Area Task Force will review Chapter 2 (Vision and Goals) and Chapter 3 (Land Use) of its plan, with no staff recommendation. It will also vote to approve minutes from the May 21, 2026 special meeting. Public comment is open for non-agenda items.

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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 PM Thursday, September 17, 2026 The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Station Area Task Force in-person and online: Via Zoom: https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/86001666538 Meeting ID: 860 0166 6538 or By Phone: 1(669) 900-6833 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Station Area Task Force Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2026 Special Meeting 26-988 Approve the Station Area Task Force Meeting Minutes of the May 21, 2026 Special Meeting 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. Santa Clara Station Area Task Force Review of Chapter 2 - Vision and Goals and Chapter 3 - Land Use 26-968 There is no staff recommendation. Recommendation: STAFF REPORT ADJOURNMENT The next regular scheduled meeting is October 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom. Page 1 of 2 City of Santa Clara Printed on 9/11/2026 Station Area Task Force Meeting Agenda S …
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Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to hear appeal of employee disciplinary action

The Civil Service Commission will hold a Board of Review hearing regarding an appeal of disciplinary action for a Utility Crew Supervisor. The commission will also enter into a closed session for the purpose of deliberation regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.

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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, September 17, 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 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 1 Board of Review Hearing for Appeal of Public Employee Disciplinary Action of Utility Crew Supervisor (881) 26-989 2 Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), a Closed Session of the Board of Review regarding PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL / RELEASE for the Purpose of Deliberation 26-990 STAFF REPORT Page 1 of 2 City of Santa Clara Printed on 9/14/2026 Civil Service Commi …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

Santa Clara reviews 692,634-sq-ft office project, ADU, and home additions

The Development Review Hearing will consider several architectural review items, including a large office building project, an accessory dwelling unit, and multiple residential additions and demolitions. The body will also vote on minutes from the previous meeting and continue one item to a later date.

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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, September 16, 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 …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Charter Review Committee

City Hall - Council Chambers 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Board of Library Trustees

Hybrid Meeting Edinger Room, Central Park Library 2635 Homestead Rd Santa Clara, CA 95051
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-911 — Approved Staff Recommendation
5 yea
Stephen Ricossa yea · Jonathon Evans yea · Daniel Huynh yea · G. Salim Mohammed yea · Marilyn Edelstein yea
26-924 — Approved Staff Recommendation
5 yea
Stephen Ricossa yea · Jonathon Evans yea · Daniel Huynh yea · G. Salim Mohammed yea · Marilyn Edelstein yea
Motion to Move Item in the Agenda — Read into the record
5 yea
Stephen Ricossa yea · Jonathon Evans yea · Daniel Huynh yea · G. Salim Mohammed yea · Marilyn Edelstein yea
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Governance and Ethics Committee

City Hall – Council Chambers 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to approve $3,997.50 youth sports scholarship grant to Police Activities League

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet in hybrid format to handle routine business. The main action item is approving a $3,997.50 grant from the Wade Brummal Youth Sports Scholarship Program to reimburse the Santa Clara Police Activities League for eligible 2026 softball and soccer season scholarships. The commission will also discuss forming sub-committees for its FY 2026/27 work plan and approve the August 10, 2026 meeting minutes.

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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, September 14, 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/86079397246 Webinar ID: 860 7939 7246 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. Discuss and Make Sub-Committees for Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2026/27 26-969 Discuss and Make Sub-Committee for Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2026/27. Recommendation: 1.B. Approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2026 26-970 Approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 10, 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 circum …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to hear appeal regarding employee disciplinary action

The Civil Service Commission will hold a Board of Review hearing for an appeal of disciplinary action involving a Utility Crew Supervisor. The commission will also enter into a closed session to deliberate on public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Ave. Santa Clara, CA 95050
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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, September 10, 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 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 1 Board of Review Hearing for Appeal of Public Employee Disciplinary Action of Utility Crew Supervisor (881) 26-966 2 Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), a Closed Session of the Board of Review regarding PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL / RELEASE for the Purpose of Deliberation 26-965 STAFF REPORT Page 1 of 2 City of Santa Clara Printed on 9/4/2026 Civil Service Commis …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Youth Commission

Youth Commission to discuss FY 2026/27 work plan and goals

The Santa Clara Youth Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 12, 2026, and discuss its work plan and goals for fiscal year 2026/27. The agenda includes a public comment period and staff and commissioner reports. No other substantive actions are listed.

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Youth & Teen Center 2446 Cabrillo Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
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City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Youth Commission Youth & Teen Center 2446 Cabrillo Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 8, 2026 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Action on the Youth Commission Minutes of May 12, 2026 Meeting 26-887 Approve the Youth Commission Minutes of the May 12, 2026 Meeting 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 Possible Action on Youth Commission FY 2026/27 Work Plan & Goals 26-907 Discussion and possible action on the activities and efforts in support of the Youth Commission’s Work Plan & Goals for FY2026/27. Recommendation: STAFF REPORT COMMISSIONERS REPORT ADJOURNMENT The next scheduled meeting of the Youth Commission is on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the Youth & Teen Center. Page 1 of 2 City of Santa Clara Printed on 8/25/2026 Youth Commission Meeting Agenda September 8, 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 S …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-887 — recommended for approval
12 yea
Aryav Ahuja yea · Seoyun Chong yea · Allysa Domensino yea · Neha Israni yea · Hunar Kaur yea · Drew Madriaga yea · Sahana Mahesh yea · Nevan Molina yea · Shwasa Muttumu yea · Ibrahim Rayees yea · Brian Rong yea · Aneesha Vemu yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
12 yea
Aryav Ahuja yea · Seoyun Chong yea · Allysa Domensino yea · Neha Israni yea · Hunar Kaur yea · Drew Madriaga yea · Sahana Mahesh yea · Nevan Molina yea · Shwasa Muttumu yea · Ibrahim Rayees yea · Brian Rong yea · Aneesha Vemu yea
Fri Sep 4, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Audit Committee

Hybrid Meeting Council Conference Room/Virtual City Hall - East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Historical & Landmarks Commission

Commission reviews several residential alterations and new construction projects

The Historical & Landmarks Commission will review multiple property alteration permits and architectural reviews for residences near historic resources. The body will also select new commissioner committee assignments and discuss a letter to the City Attorney regarding historical resource treatment.

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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 PM Thursday, September 3, 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 fo …
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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Commission to review housing developments at Worthington Circle and El Camino Real

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two major residential projects. One involves a proposed rezone for 44 townhouses at 1816 Worthington Circle, and the other concerns a 408-unit development at 451 - 475 El Camino Real.

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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 Planning Commission Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 6:00 PM Wednesday, September 2, 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/Calen …
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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 11:45 AM

City-School Liaison Committee

Santa Clara Unified School District Office 1889 Lawrence Road Santa Clara, CA 95051
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

City Hall Council Chambers 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
📹 From the video · 1h 27m
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Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor: If we Could have roll call. >> The confirmation of the quorum. For the record Council member Chahal is online. Councilmember Chahal: online and no one's in the room. >> Thank you for that. Mayor Gonzalez: We will conduct resignation and applicant interviews and point of application to planning Commission serve one partial term ending June 30th. >> Thank you vice mayor Gonzalez. I'll note for the record that all the applicants have received logistics of this evening. -- >> Can everybody hear me? Vice Mayor Albert Gonzalez: Good evening. >> Thank you for letting me join. To be a candidate for your planning commission. Vice Mayor Albert Gonzalez: Thank you for applying and we'll start with your three minute introduction. >> My name is Naai, I've been a resident of Santa Clara. I moved here in 97. I bought my home in Santa Clara in 2003. My kids have gone in Santa Clara and the school district from third grade onwards. My oldest and youngest have been in kindergarten all the way through high school. All three kids have gone through universities here. I'm a professional software engineer director at a company. A software company in this area. I wanted to volunteer my time back to the community. As the manager and director I've also been volunteering on the boards. I'd like to talk about strategic planning. Planning a future endeavor. And I have an MBA background and that fits my alley and then I can help the Planning Commission. Get some time back to the cit …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-904 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox absent · Lisa M. Gillmor absent
26-936 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox absent · Lisa M. Gillmor absent
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee

Northside Branch Library, 695 Moreland Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to weigh zoning change for replacement housing units

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to add replacement housing unit regulations to the city's zoning code, implementing state law. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for a church with up to 900 attendees at 2929 Patrick Henry Drive, and continue a hearing on a 408-unit residential development at 451 El Camino Real. The agenda includes routine items like electing a vice chair and a budget update.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
📹 From the video · 2h 34m
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[Captioner Present] >> We're going to be starting the meeting shortly. Give us a few moments. >> Call to order the meeting. August 26th 2026. This is a special meeting. I have just a few very brief announcements. First of all I would like to thank staff that is here on the second night that Michael Long. I appreciate everything you had to do before. My condolences that you have to show up tonight. Thank you for doing so. The second thing is I did watch the council meeting last night. I would like to just advise everybody, we try and solve problems and we are not elected. We don't get paid for this. I know staff does. But I want to make sure everybody acts in a professional and courteous manner. I understand people can get angry about things. Understand that. I will stop a speech if it starts going the wrong way. I understand you have freedom of speech but I also understand our staff doesn't need to be here to listen to this. I will try and be as professional and courteous to everybody that comes up and speaks. I really want to hear everything that's said. But let's be productive and do it in a way that we get some action and things change I know people want things done and they want them done right. Here at the Planning Commission we definitely want to hear your input and we definitely want to get things done because of the obvious need to do so. As you know a lot of what we do here is recommendations to city Council. When we do that we also wind up having a few things we can …
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City of Santa Clara Call and Notice of Special Meeting Planning Commission Special Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 6:00 PM Wednesday, August 26, 2026 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code §54956 (“The Brown Act”) and Section 708 of the Santa Clara City Charter, the undersigned calls for a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission, to commence and convene on August 26, 2026, at 6:00 pm for a Special Meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers located in the East Wing of City Hall at 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, California, and via Zoom to consider the following matter(s) and to potentially take action with respect to them. Page 1 of 5 City of Santa Clara Printed on 8/21/2026 Planning Commission Call and Notice of Special Meeting August 26, 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 meet …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-728 — Adopted
8 yea · 3 abstain · 2 absent · 1 nay
Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox absent · Lisa M. Gillmor abstain · Albert Gonzalez yea · Raj Chahal nay · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park abstain · Suds Jain yea · Kelly Cox absent · Lisa M. Gillmor abstain
The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Economic Development & Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc)

Hybrid Meeting Central Park Library Redwood Room 2635 Homestead Road Santa Clara, CA 95050
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

City Hall Council Chambers 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-816 — Approved Staff Recommendation
4 yea · 1 present · 1 absent · 1 abstain
Hung Duong present · Jorge Haro yea · Ken Kratz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Betsy Megas yea · Guillermo Jenaro absent · Vernon Shure abstain
26-818 — Approved Staff Recommendation
5 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Hung Duong present · Jorge Haro yea · Ken Kratz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Betsy Megas yea · Guillermo Jenaro absent · Vernon Shure yea
26-822 — Approved as amended
4 yea · 1 present · 1 abstain · 1 absent
Hung Duong present · Jorge Haro yea · Ken Kratz yea · Jonathan Marinaro abstain · Betsy Megas yea · Guillermo Jenaro absent · Vernon Shure yea
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
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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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, 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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💰 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.
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$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.
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$37.6MMULTIBEAM CORPORATION
Department of Defense · FULL-WAFER PATTERNING OF ALL INTERCONNECT LAYERS AT SOP NODES
$33.3MJOSEPH J. ALBANESE, INC.
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$32.3MMULTIBEAM CORPORATION
Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF MULTI-E-BEAM LITHOGRAPHY
$29.0MCONDOR RELIABILITY SERVICES, INC.
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$19.0MATAC
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$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
10,135 filings · $100.7M total · 66 filers · latest Fri Sep 25, 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.

27,603
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

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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