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Santa Clara public meetings in 2024

124 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 12, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Civil Service Commission

The December 12 Civil Service Commission meeting is cancelled

The scheduled meeting for the Civil Service Commission on December 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for January 9, 2025.

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MEETING CANCELLED
Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

Six-home project with affordable unit at 4503 Cheeney Street up for vote

The Development Review Hearing will decide on two architectural review applications. The first involves demolishing an existing single-family home to build six new detached residences, including one affordable unit at the moderate level, at 4503 Cheeney Street. The second is a 373-square-foot addition and porch at 2803 Kalliam Drive. Both projects are recommended for approval under CEQA exemptions.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Youth Commission

Youth Commission to discuss FY 2024/25 Work Plan & Goals

The Youth Commission will discuss and possibly take action on its FY 2024/25 Work Plan & Goals, and will consider approving the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting. Public comment is also invited on non-agenda matters.

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Youth & Teen Center 2446 Cabrillo Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-1190 — recommended for approval
12 yea · 3 present
Allysa Domensino yea · Simren Garg present · Namita Gaidhani yea · Srikha Gopisetti yea · Julianna Arias Hernandez yea · Neha Israni yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Ryan Kim yea · Rebecca Kunze yea · Kira Liang yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta present · Hiranya Parekh yea · Brian Rong present · Samarth Suresh yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
12 yea · 3 present
Allysa Domensino yea · Simren Garg present · Namita Gaidhani yea · Srikha Gopisetti yea · Julianna Arias Hernandez yea · Neha Israni yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Ryan Kim yea · Rebecca Kunze yea · Kira Liang yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta present · Hiranya Parekh yea · Brian Rong present · Samarth Suresh yea
Approved to Excuse
12 yea · 3 absent
Allysa Domensino yea · Simren Garg absent · Namita Gaidhani yea · Srikha Gopisetti yea · Julianna Arias Hernandez yea · Neha Israni yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Ryan Kim yea · Rebecca Kunze yea · Kira Liang yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta absent · Hiranya Parekh yea · Brian Rong absent · Samarth Suresh yea
Wed Dec 4, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider AT&T cell facility at 3111 Benton Street

The commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a new unmanned AT&T wireless telecommunication facility, with a 60-foot-tall monotree or alternative design, at 3111 Benton Street. They will also consider a continuance of a variance for a six-foot wrought-iron fence at 572 Woodhams Road to the January 15 meeting.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-1203 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow absent
24-1194 — Adopted
7 yea
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Announcements/Other Items — Adopted
7 yea
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
ADJOURNMENT: — Adjourned
7 yea
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Cultural Commission

Cultural Commission to discuss crosswalk location and work plan

The Cultural Commission will approve its November 4, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss its work plan goals for fiscal years 2024/25 and 2025/26. The body will also review and recommend a preferred location and design for a rainbow crosswalk to the City Council.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Neighborhood-University Relations Committee

Committee to consider restructuring of Neighborhood-University Relations Committee

The Neighborhood-University Relations Committee will meet to discuss a proposed restructuring of the committee. The body will also receive updates from the Planning Division, Santa Clara University, and the Police Department.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR — Approved the Consent Calendar
3 yea
Raj Chahal yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
3 yea
Raj Chahal yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea
Mon Nov 25, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission considers youth sports grants and library master plan input

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review several grant requests for youth sports leagues and provide feedback on the Library Facilities Master Plan. The body will also discuss its 2025 meeting calendar and review progress on FY 2024/25 work plan goals.

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Hybrid Meeting Cafeteria - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-1093 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-992 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-1012 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-1089 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-1003 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
Approved to Excuse
6 yea · 1 absent
Dana Caldwell absent · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
Thu Nov 21, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Station Area Task Force

Task force reviews economic analysis for Station Area Specific Plan

The Station Area Task Force will review the Economic and Financial Analysis Report for the Santa Clara Station Area Specific Plan, with no staff recommendation. The consent calendar includes approval of the October 17, 2024 meeting minutes. A staff report on the project schedule will also be presented.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-1134 — Approved Staff Recommendation
5 yea · 5 abstain · 1 present
Jonathon Evans yea · Dan Ondrasek yea · Patricia Leung yea · Rob Mayer abstain · Sean Collins yea · Jill Hough abstain · Dylan Plane abstain · Michael Stockwell present · Ray Hashimoto yea · Sukrit Ganesh abstain · Jonathan Marinaro abstain
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
10 yea · 1 present
Jonathon Evans yea · Dan Ondrasek yea · Patricia Leung yea · Rob Mayer yea · Sean Collins yea · Jill Hough yea · Dylan Plane yea · Michael Stockwell present · Ray Hashimoto yea · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea
Approved to Excuse
10 yea · 1 present
Jonathon Evans yea · Dan Ondrasek yea · Patricia Leung yea · Rob Mayer yea · Sean Collins yea · Jill Hough yea · Dylan Plane yea · Michael Stockwell present · Ray Hashimoto yea · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea
Approved
10 yea · 1 present
Jonathon Evans yea · Dan Ondrasek yea · Patricia Leung yea · Rob Mayer yea · Sean Collins yea · Jill Hough yea · Dylan Plane yea · Michael Stockwell present · Ray Hashimoto yea · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea
Thu Nov 21, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Deferred Compensation Committee

Committee to vote on new 401(a) deferred compensation plan for city employees

The Deferred Compensation Committee will consider approving a new Section 401(a) deferred compensation plan aligned with the existing 457(b) plan, as required by a union memorandum of understanding. The committee will also receive informational reports on third-quarter 2024 plan performance from Hyas Group and Nationwide, and set meeting dates for calendar year 2025.

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Hybrid Meeting Sparacino Conference Room/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-1161 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea · 2 absent
Kenn Lee yea · Cory Morgan yea · Kathy Bunce absent · Jason Beals absent · Marco Mercado yea
24-861 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea · 2 absent
Kenn Lee yea · Cory Morgan yea · Kathy Bunce absent · Jason Beals absent · Marco Mercado yea
24-1145 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea · 2 absent
Kenn Lee yea · Cory Morgan yea · Kathy Bunce absent · Jason Beals absent · Marco Mercado yea
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 5:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

City Council to authorize up to $12.65M for electric utility capacitor banks

The Santa Clara City Council will meet to approve routine items and authorize the City Manager to negotiate contracts for electric utility upgrades and landscaping services. The meeting includes a closed session for labor negotiations and property discussions.

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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.
24-51 — Adopted
13 yea · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker nay · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
The other 22 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to provide input on Library Facilities Master Plan

The commission will consider approving the October minutes, setting the 2025 meeting calendar, and three youth sports grants totaling $51,467 from the Wade Brummal program. They will also receive a presentation and provide input on the Library Facilities Master Plan study session, and receive a status update on work plan goals.

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Hybrid Meeting Cafeteria - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Senior Advisory Commission

Commission to give input on Library Facilities Master Plan, adopt work plan

The Senior Advisory Commission will review and approve minutes from October, receive a presentation on the Library Facilities Master Plan and provide input, and discuss adopting its FY2024/25 Work Plan & Goals. The meeting is hybrid with public participation options.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-986 — Approved Staff Recommendation
4 yea · 1 nay · 1 present · 1 abstain
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas nay · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling present · Rick Andrews yea · Maria Vaz abstain · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Civil Service Commission

November 14 Civil Service Commission meeting cancelled

The November 14, 2024 Civil Service Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is December 12, 2024.

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MEETING CANCELLED
Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

Hearing on 284-unit residential project at 4590 Patrick Henry Drive

The Development Review Hearing will consider five architectural reviews for residential projects. These include one large multi-family complex and four single-family home additions or reconstructions.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Youth Commission

Youth Commission to discuss FY 2024/25 work plan and goals

The Youth Commission will consider approving its October 8, 2024 meeting minutes. The main item is discussion and possible action on the FY 2024/25 Work Plan & Goals. The public may comment on non-agenda items during public presentations.

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Youth & Teen Center 2446 Cabrillo Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-1066 — recommended for approval
13 yea · 2 present
Allysa Domensino yea · Simren Garg yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Srikha Gopisetti yea · Julianna Arias Hernandez yea · Neha Israni yea · Maryam Ismail present · Ryan Kim yea · Rebecca Kunze yea · Kira Liang yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta present · Hiranya Parekh yea · Brian Rong yea · Samarth Suresh yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
13 yea · 2 present
Allysa Domensino yea · Simren Garg yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Srikha Gopisetti yea · Julianna Arias Hernandez yea · Neha Israni yea · Maryam Ismail present · Ryan Kim yea · Rebecca Kunze yea · Kira Liang yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta present · Hiranya Parekh yea · Brian Rong yea · Samarth Suresh yea
Approved
13 yea · 2 absent
Allysa Domensino yea · Simren Garg yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Srikha Gopisetti yea · Julianna Arias Hernandez yea · Neha Israni yea · Maryam Ismail absent · Ryan Kim yea · Rebecca Kunze yea · Kira Liang yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta absent · Hiranya Parekh yea · Brian Rong yea · Samarth Suresh yea
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

City Council to approve up to $14.95 million for utility control equipment purchase

The Santa Clara City Council and Stadium Authority will consider several contracts and agreements, including a $14.95 million purchase of control enclosures and related equipment, a $800 million potential expansion of a drawing management system contract, and a $2.14 million amendment to the Below‑Market Purchase Program agreement. They will also adopt a 1% increase to the Transient Occupancy Tax and approve the schematic design for a new mini‑park at 4590 Patrick Henry Drive.

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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.
24-1040 — Adopted
4 yea · 1 abstain · 1 absent · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal abstain · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park absent · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker nay · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Nov 7, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Historical & Landmarks Commission

Historical & Landmarks Commission holds routine agenda meeting

The Santa Clara Historical & Landmarks Commission will open with a call to order and roll call. It will consider a consent calendar and provide time for public presentations on any matter within its jurisdiction. The commission will hear a staff report and a commissioners report before adjourning. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Wed Nov 6, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Mission Point project rezoning and EIR

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a recommendation for the City Council to certify a Final Environmental Impact Report and approve a General Plan amendment and rezoning for the Mission Point project at 3005 Democracy Way. The body will also consider a drive-through restaurant permit and a sign variance request.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-968 — Adopted
9 yea · 2 present · 2 abstain · 1 nay
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru present · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme abstain · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru present · Qian Huang nay · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme abstain · Eric Crutchlow yea
24-1095 — Adopted
56 yea · 11 present · 8 nay · 2 abstain
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru present · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru present · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru present · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru present · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru present · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru present · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru present · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru present · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar abstain · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru present · Qian Huang nay · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru present · Qian Huang abstain · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru present · Qian Huang nay · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Cultural Commission

Cultural Commission to recommend member for Station Area Task Force

The Cultural Commission will discuss work plan goals for fiscal years 2024/25 and 2025/26. The body is also tasked with recommending a commission member to serve on the Station Area Task Force.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-1064 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 abstain
Abinas Roy yea · Candida Diaz abstain · Debra von Huene yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Louis Samara yea · Neetu Garg yea · Swami Krishnamoorthy yea
24-1065 — Adopted
7 yea
Abinas Roy yea · Candida Diaz yea · Debra von Huene yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Louis Samara yea · Neetu Garg yea · Swami Krishnamoorthy yea
24-1084 — Adopted
7 yea
Abinas Roy yea · Candida Diaz yea · Debra von Huene yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Louis Samara yea · Neetu Garg yea · Swami Krishnamoorthy yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
7 yea
Abinas Roy yea · Candida Diaz yea · Debra von Huene yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Louis Samara yea · Neetu Garg yea · Swami Krishnamoorthy yea
Approved
7 yea
Abinas Roy yea · Candida Diaz yea · Debra von Huene yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Louis Samara yea · Neetu Garg yea · Swami Krishnamoorthy yea
Wed Oct 23, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Commission considers mixed-use project with 1,800 residential units at 3005 Democracy Way

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development projects, including a large mixed-use site and a new data center. The body will also review a proposal for a telecommunications facility and provide a budget update.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-987 — Adopted
13 yea · 1 nay
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow nay
24-122 — Adopted
41 yea · 1 nay
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
24-958 — Adopted
22 yea · 6 nay
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar nay · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang nay · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow nay · Yashraj Bhatnagar nay · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow nay
24-958 — recommended for denial
4 yea · 3 nay
Yashraj Bhatnagar nay · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang nay · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

City Council to vote on transient occupancy tax increase and stadium lighting upgrades

The Santa Clara City Council will consider increasing the transient occupancy tax rate from 12.5% to 13.5% effective January 1, 2025. The body will also approve contracts for streetlight pole replacements and stadium lighting upgrades, and review financial reports and budget amendments.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-760 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-1031 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy nay · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS — Adopted
5 yea · 2 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to recommend approval of new mini park design at 4590 Patrick Henry Drive

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve the September 16 meeting minutes, introduce the Santa Clara Vision Zero Project, and recommend that the City Council approve the revised schematic design for a new public mini park at 4590 Patrick Henry Drive. The commission will also review a land valuation appraisal report and proposed adjustments to housing density factors and park improvement values for FY 2024/25, and recommend a nominee for the 2024 Honorary Holiday Tree Lighter. A status update on the FY 2024/25 work‑plan goals will be provided.

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Hybrid Meeting Cafeteria - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
7 yea
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-928 — recommended for approval
7 yea
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-978 — recommended for approval
7 yea
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-1026 — recommended for approval
7 yea
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-903 — recommended for approval
7 yea
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-268 — recommended for approval
7 yea
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
recommended for approval
7 yea
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Senior Advisory Commission

Commission discusses senior needs assessment and Vision Zero project

The Senior Advisory Commission will review the community engagement process for a Senior Needs Assessment regarding age-friendly living. The body will also discuss the FY 2024/25 work plan and goals and receive an introduction to the Santa Clara Vision Zero Project.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-973 — Approved Staff Recommendation
4 yea · 3 present
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas present · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews present · Maria Vaz present · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
24-971 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 present
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas present · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews present · Maria Vaz present · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
4 yea · 3 present
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas present · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews present · Maria Vaz present · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
Approved to Excuse
8 yea · 6 absent
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas absent · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews absent · Maria Vaz absent · Srinivasan Manivannan yea · Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas absent · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews absent · Maria Vaz absent · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Closed‑session legal counsel conference on Moonlite lawsuit

The City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to discuss the existing litigation of Moonlite Associates LLC v. City of Santa Clara (Case No. 5:24‑CV‑00723‑VKD). No other agenda items are listed for this special meeting. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Kathy Watanabe absent · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park absent · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker absent · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
Thu Oct 17, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Station Area Task Force

Task force to discuss Library Facilities Master Plan with community input

The Station Area Task Force will hold a study session to receive community input on the City’s Library Facilities Master Plan (Item 24‑1043). The board will also consider a Vision and Guiding Principles refinement (Item 24‑1030), which has no staff recommendation. The consent calendar will approve the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes (Item 24‑1027). The meeting ends with adjournment and the next session scheduled for November 21, 2024.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR — Approved
6 yea · 5 present
Jonathon Evans yea · Dan Ondrasek yea · Patricia Leung yea · Candida Diaz present · Rob Mayer present · Sean Collins yea · Jill Hough present · Dylan Plane present · Michael Stockwell yea · Ray Hashimoto yea · Sukrit Ganesh present
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
6 yea · 5 present
Jonathon Evans yea · Dan Ondrasek yea · Patricia Leung yea · Candida Diaz present · Rob Mayer present · Sean Collins yea · Jill Hough present · Dylan Plane present · Michael Stockwell yea · Ray Hashimoto yea · Sukrit Ganesh present
Approved to Excuse
6 yea · 5 present
Jonathon Evans yea · Dan Ondrasek yea · Patricia Leung yea · Candida Diaz present · Rob Mayer present · Sean Collins yea · Jill Hough present · Dylan Plane present · Michael Stockwell yea · Ray Hashimoto yea · Sukrit Ganesh present
Wed Oct 16, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

Review of 284-unit residential project at 4590 Patrick Henry Drive

The Development Review Hearing will consider five architectural reviews. The most significant item involves replacing an industrial building with a multi-family residential complex. Other items concern single-family home additions and an accessory dwelling unit.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Thu Oct 10, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Civil Service Commission

Commission to vote on modifying two analyst job specifications

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to consider modifications to class specifications for two analyst roles. The body will also review meeting minutes and a current status and requisition report.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA, 95050
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-815 — Approved Staff Recommendation
4 yea · 1 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit absent · Samuel Pumarejo yea
24-995 — Noted and filed
4 yea · 1 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit absent · Samuel Pumarejo yea
24-993 — Approved Staff Recommendation
4 yea · 1 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit absent · Samuel Pumarejo yea
24-994 — Approved Staff Recommendation
4 yea · 1 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit absent · Samuel Pumarejo yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
4 yea · 1 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit absent · Samuel Pumarejo yea
Wed Oct 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Commission to continue review of Mission Point mixed-use project at 3005 Democracy Way

The Planning Commission will vote to continue the environmental impact review and related rezoning for the Mission Point mixed‑use development at 3005 Democracy Way. It will also continue the clean‑up action for parcels 3108‑3118 McKinley Drive on Zoning Map Four. The commission will adopt the September 11, 2024 meeting minutes and receive routine reports.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Roll Call — Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Yashraj Bhatnagar absent · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
24-1013 — Adopted
5 yea · 1 present · 1 abstain
Yashraj Bhatnagar present · Nancy A. Biagini abstain · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
24-1017 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 present
Yashraj Bhatnagar present · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
24-1018 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 present
Yashraj Bhatnagar present · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
ADJOURNMENT: — Adjourned
6 yea · 1 present
Yashraj Bhatnagar present · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Approved
6 yea · 1 present
Yashraj Bhatnagar present · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Youth Commission

Youth Commission will discuss the Santa Clara Vision Zero Project.

The Youth Commission will approve the minutes from its September 10, 2024 meeting, elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the FY 2024/25 term, and introduce the Santa Clara Vision Zero Project for discussion. It will also adopt the 2025 meeting calendar and consider the FY 2024/25 work plan and goals.

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Youth & Teen Center 2446 Cabrillo Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-964 — recommended for approval
14 yea · 1 present
Allysa Domensino yea · Simren Garg yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Srikha Gopisetti yea · Julianna Arias Hernandez yea · Neha Israni yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Ryan Kim present · Rebecca Kunze yea · Kira Liang yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh yea · Brian Rong yea · Samarth Suresh yea
24-965 — recommended for approval
14 yea · 1 present
Allysa Domensino yea · Simren Garg yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Srikha Gopisetti yea · Julianna Arias Hernandez yea · Neha Israni yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Ryan Kim present · Rebecca Kunze yea · Kira Liang yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh yea · Brian Rong yea · Samarth Suresh yea
24-778 — recommended for approval
14 yea · 1 present
Allysa Domensino yea · Simren Garg yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Srikha Gopisetti yea · Julianna Arias Hernandez yea · Neha Israni yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Ryan Kim present · Rebecca Kunze yea · Kira Liang yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh yea · Brian Rong yea · Samarth Suresh yea
24-966 — recommended for approval
14 yea · 1 present
Allysa Domensino yea · Simren Garg yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Srikha Gopisetti yea · Julianna Arias Hernandez yea · Neha Israni yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Ryan Kim present · Rebecca Kunze yea · Kira Liang yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh yea · Brian Rong yea · Samarth Suresh yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
14 yea · 1 present
Allysa Domensino yea · Simren Garg yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Srikha Gopisetti yea · Julianna Arias Hernandez yea · Neha Israni yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Ryan Kim present · Rebecca Kunze yea · Kira Liang yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh yea · Brian Rong yea · Samarth Suresh yea
Approved to Excuse
14 yea · 1 absent
Allysa Domensino yea · Simren Garg yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Srikha Gopisetti yea · Julianna Arias Hernandez yea · Neha Israni yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Ryan Kim absent · Rebecca Kunze yea · Kira Liang yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh yea · Brian Rong yea · Samarth Suresh yea
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 6:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

City Council to approve ARCOS software contract up to $1.5 million

The council will adopt routine consent items, approve several proclamations, and consider multiple procurement contracts. Major contracts include a scheduling‑software agreement with ARCOS, LLC for up to $1.5 million, a stationary generator services contract for up to $917,860, and an Okonite cable purchase for up to $1,000,000. The meeting also authorizes a resolution designating city officials as agents for federal and state disaster assistance.

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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.
24-751 — Continued
5 yea · 1 abstain · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal abstain · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Cultural Commission

Cultural Commission to discuss work plan goals and 2025 meeting calendar

The Cultural Commission will discuss updates to its work plan goals and activities for fiscal years 2024/25 and 2025/26. The body will also consider approving the 2025 meeting calendar for recommendation to the City Council.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-980 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Abinas Roy absent · Candida Diaz absent · Debra von Huene yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Louis Samara yea · Neetu Garg yea · Swami Krishnamoorthy yea
24-989 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 absent
Abinas Roy absent · Candida Diaz absent · Debra von Huene yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Louis Samara yea · Neetu Garg yea · Swami Krishnamoorthy yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
5 yea · 2 absent
Abinas Roy absent · Candida Diaz absent · Debra von Huene yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Louis Samara yea · Neetu Garg yea · Swami Krishnamoorthy yea
Approved
5 yea · 2 absent
Abinas Roy absent · Candida Diaz absent · Debra von Huene yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Louis Samara yea · Neetu Garg yea · Swami Krishnamoorthy yea
Thu Oct 3, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Historical & Landmarks Commission

Commission to consider Mills Act preservation contracts for 1309 Alviso St and 811 Monroe St

The Historical & Landmarks Commission will hold a study session on the Library Facilities Master Plan to receive community input. It will approve the minutes from the September 5, 2024 meeting. The commission will consider two Historical Preservation Agreements (Mills Act contracts) – one for 1309 Alviso Street and another for 811 Monroe Street – and recommend City Council approval of the contracts and associated 10‑year restoration and maintenance plans. Staff will present updates on historic preservation, repair reports, training and travel requests, and the budget.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-975 — Approved as amended
4 yea · 3 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano present · Ed Stocks present · Ana Vargas-Smith present · Yvonne Inciarte yea
24-883 — Approved with conditions
4 yea · 3 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano present · Ed Stocks present · Ana Vargas-Smith present · Yvonne Inciarte yea
24-927 — Approved Staff Recommendation
4 yea · 3 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano present · Ed Stocks present · Ana Vargas-Smith present · Yvonne Inciarte yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
4 yea · 3 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano present · Ed Stocks present · Ana Vargas-Smith present · Yvonne Inciarte yea
Approved to Excuse
4 yea · 3 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano present · Ed Stocks present · Ana Vargas-Smith present · Yvonne Inciarte yea
Mon Sep 23, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Senior Advisory Commission

Senior Advisory Commission to review draft survey and work plan

The Senior Advisory Commission will review draft materials for a 2024 senior needs assessment and discuss goals for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The meeting will also include the approval of prior commission minutes.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-846 — Approved Staff Recommendation
5 yea · 2 present
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard present · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews yea · Maria Vaz present · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
24-847 — recommended for approval
5 yea · 2 present
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard present · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews yea · Maria Vaz present · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
5 yea · 2 present
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard present · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews yea · Maria Vaz present · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
Approved to Excuse
5 yea · 2 absent
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard absent · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews yea · Maria Vaz absent · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
Thu Sep 19, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Station Area Task Force

Station Area Task Force to hold Vision Charrette

The Station Area Task Force will meet to conduct a Vision Charrette. The body will also consider approving meeting minutes from May 16 and July 25, 2024.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
10 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Jonathon Evans yea · Dan Ondrasek yea · Patricia Leung yea · Candida Diaz present · Rob Mayer yea · Sean Collins yea · Jill Hough yea · Dylan Plane yea · Michael Stockwell yea · Ray Hashimoto yea · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Daniel Huynh absent
Approved the Consent Calendar
10 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Jonathon Evans yea · Dan Ondrasek yea · Patricia Leung yea · Candida Diaz present · Rob Mayer yea · Sean Collins yea · Jill Hough yea · Dylan Plane yea · Michael Stockwell yea · Ray Hashimoto yea · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Daniel Huynh absent
Approved to Excuse
10 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Jonathon Evans yea · Dan Ondrasek yea · Patricia Leung yea · Candida Diaz present · Rob Mayer yea · Sean Collins yea · Jill Hough yea · Dylan Plane yea · Michael Stockwell yea · Ray Hashimoto yea · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Daniel Huynh absent
Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

City to review four residential architectural projects

The Development Review Hearing will hold public hearings to decide on architectural reviews for four single-family home projects. These include home additions and one project involving the demolition of over 50% of an existing residence.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to begin identifying 2024 Honorary Holiday Tree Lighter

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review criteria and start the nomination process for the 2024 Honorary Holiday Tree Lighter. The body will also receive a status update on the FY 2024/25 work plan goals.

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Hybrid Meeting Cafeteria - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT — recommended for approval
7 yea
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-900 — recommended for approval
7 yea
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-901 — recommended for approval
7 yea
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-904 — recommended for approval
7 yea
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider zoning map amendments and industrial rezoning

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on zoning map corrections and a request to rezone 2201 Lafayette Street to Heavy Industrial. The body will also decide on a residential variance and an appeal regarding a home addition.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-730 — Adopted
16 yea · 2 absent · 2 nay · 1 present
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini present · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini absent · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini absent · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Approved
9 yea · 2 present · 2 nay · 1 abstain
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini present · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar abstain · Nancy A. Biagini present · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Youth Commission

Youth Commission to approve minutes and discuss FY 2024/25 work plan

The Youth Commission will approve the minutes from a previous meeting and discuss the activities and goals for the fiscal year 2024/25 work plan.

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Youth & Teen Center 2446 Cabrillo Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-598 — Approved as amended
14 yea
Simren Garg yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Srikha Gopisetti yea · Julianna Arias Hernandez yea · Neha Israni yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Ryan Kim yea · Rebecca Kunze yea · Kira Liang yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh yea · Brian Rong yea · Samarth Suresh yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
14 yea
Simren Garg yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Srikha Gopisetti yea · Julianna Arias Hernandez yea · Neha Israni yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Ryan Kim yea · Rebecca Kunze yea · Kira Liang yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh yea · Brian Rong yea · Samarth Suresh yea
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 5:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

City Council will approve $8 million in consulting contracts for building permits.

The Santa Clara City Council will consider a series of routine and special items, including budget amendments, purchase orders, and contract approvals. Key decisions include authorizing an $8 million master service agreement with ten consulting firms for plan‑check and permitting support, and approving a $491,998 purchase order for a BearCat Medevac vehicle with a corresponding police budget amendment. The council will also act on a street‑sweeper purchase, an outage‑management system agreement, and a final map for a condominium development on El Camino Real.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-634 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS — Adopted
4 yea · 3 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy nay · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Historical & Landmarks Commission

Commission to consider a Mills Act preservation contract for 1756 Fremont St.

The Historical & Landmarks Commission will approve May 2, 2024 meeting minutes and the 2025 calendar of meetings. It will consider a Mills Act Historical Preservation Agreement and 10‑year restoration plan for the property at 1756 Fremont Street. A public hearing will address a proposed 146‑sq‑ft second‑floor addition and 52‑sq‑ft deck at 1110 Pierce Street located within 200 feet of a historic resource. The body will also review a request for an informational plaque at 791 Monroe Street and hold elections for chair and vice‑chair.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR — Approved the Consent Calendar
7 yea
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
24-668 — Approved Staff Recommendation
7 yea
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
24-711 — Approved Staff Recommendation
7 yea
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
24-818 — Adopted
7 yea
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
7 yea
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
Approved Staff Recommendation
21 yea
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea · Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea · Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 5:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

City Council to respond to two Civil Grand Jury reports

The City Council and Stadium Authority will discuss and approve final responses to two Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury reports. The body will direct the City Attorney to prepare the formal responses for submission to the Superior Court of California.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT — Adopted
6 yea · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-877 — Adopted
41 yea · 8 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay · Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay · Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay · Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay · Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 5:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

City Council to consider $10M for electric utility infrastructure maintenance

The City Council and Stadium Authority Board are meeting to decide on several service contracts, budget amendments, and housing funds. Key items include utility repairs, waste disposal agreements, and affordable housing rehabilitation.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS — Adopted
5 nay · 2 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal nay · Karen Hardy nay · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain nay · Anthony Becker nay · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-324 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-664 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
The other 21 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Aug 12, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission will discuss the Parks & Recreation Master Plan outreach process

The commission will first approve the minutes from its July 8, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss and provide feedback on the proposed goals, timeline, and outreach process for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, including five specific questions. The commission will note and file the staff report. The meeting also includes a public presentation period for members of the public to address the commission.

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Hybrid Meeting Cafeteria - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-723 — Approved as amended
6 yea · 1 absent
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts absent · Vikas Gupta yea
24-26 — Noted and filed
6 yea · 1 absent
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts absent · Vikas Gupta yea
ADJOURNMENT — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 absent
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts absent · Vikas Gupta yea
Thu Jul 25, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Station Area Task Force

Station Area Task Force to elect leadership and conduct training

The Station Area Task Force will hold a special meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also undergo training on the Brown Act and Political Reform Act and explore opportunities and constraints.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-726 — Adopted
13 yea
Jonathon Evans yea · Dan Ondrasek yea · Patricia Leung yea · Candida Diaz yea · Rob Mayer yea · Dave Schoewetter yea · Sean Collins yea · Jill Hough yea · Dylan Plane yea · Michael Stockwell yea · Ray Hashimoto yea · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Daniel Huynh yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
13 yea
Jonathon Evans yea · Dan Ondrasek yea · Patricia Leung yea · Candida Diaz yea · Rob Mayer yea · Dave Schoewetter yea · Sean Collins yea · Jill Hough yea · Dylan Plane yea · Michael Stockwell yea · Ray Hashimoto yea · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Daniel Huynh yea
Wed Jul 17, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

City will decide on an eight‑story, 225‑room hotel at 1125 Coleman Ave.

The Development Review Hearing will consider three public‑hearing projects. The board will vote on the architectural review for a new eight‑story, 225‑room hotel at 1125 Coleman Avenue, including environmental compliance. It will also review a residential addition at 3027 San Juan Avenue and a new four‑story office building at 5200 Patrick Henry Drive. The meeting is held in a hybrid format with Zoom and phone participation.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Thu Jul 11, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Neighborhood-University Relations Committee

Neighborhood-University Relations Committee holds special meeting

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive updates from the Community Development Department, Santa Clara University, and the Santa Clara Police Department. Members will also discuss the scope and purpose of the NURC.

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Hybrid Meeting Mission Branch Library 1098 Lexington Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Santa Clara Council discusses bond measures and Grand Jury report response

The City Council will discuss a proposed November 2024 ballot measure for public infrastructure bonds and direction regarding the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury report. Additional items include contract awards for ADA curb ramps, renewable energy purchases, and city utility work.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-180 — Adopted
10 yea · 4 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy nay · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker nay · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-679 — Adopted
8 yea · 6 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain nay · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay · Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain nay · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jul 8, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to review and consider upcoming work plan goals

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review the FY 2023/24 work plan and consider approving goals for FY 2024/25. The meeting also includes a request to approve the minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting.

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Hybrid Meeting Cafeteria - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-670 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-671 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
recommended for approval
24 yea · 4 present
Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea · Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea · Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea · Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Derek DeMarco yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
Tue Jul 2, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Governance and Ethics Committee

Committee reviews deferred governance policies, meeting protocols, and lobbying rules.

The Governance and Ethics Committee will review several items deferred from its June meeting. The committee plans to recommend amendments to the Community Grant Policy, establish new meeting management protocols based on Robert’s Rules of Order, and approve an updated 2024 workplan. Staff will also provide updates on regulations for lobbying activities and city official calendars. These recommendations require final City Council approval before taking effect and affect how local grants are distributed, how public meetings operate, and how government transparency is maintained for residents.

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City Hall – Council Chambers 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-662 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea
Raj Chahal yea · Suds Jain yea · Kevin Park yea
24-627 — Approved as amended
3 yea
Raj Chahal yea · Suds Jain yea · Kevin Park yea
24-628 — Approved as amended
3 yea
Raj Chahal yea · Suds Jain yea · Kevin Park yea
24-651 — Approved as amended
3 yea
Raj Chahal yea · Suds Jain yea · Kevin Park yea
Mon Jul 1, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Cultural Commission

Santa Clara Cultural Commission July 1 meeting canceled

The Cultural Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. has been canceled. Residents cannot attend or provide public input on this date, and no official actions will be taken.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
Wed Jun 26, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

Santa Clara reviews two residential projects at White Drive and Humbolt Avenue

The City of Santa Clara Development Review Hearing will hold public hearings on two residential construction projects. The body will review architectural plans for a duplex addition at 1097 White Drive and a new single-family home at 3161 Humbolt Avenue. Officials will determine if each project qualifies for a California Environmental Quality Act exemption and approve the architectural reviews.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 5:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Council considers emergency pavement repairs, budget amendments, and vendor contracts.

The Santa Clara City Council will meet on June 25, 2024, to review monthly financial reports, approve budget amendments across multiple city funds, and consider emergency infrastructure repairs. The agenda includes a contract for pavement work on four local streets to address safety concerns, vendor amendments for recreational programming, and a senior nutrition program partnership. Public comment procedures and closed-session updates on real property negotiations and litigation will also be addressed.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-120 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy nay · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-322 — Adopted
13 yea · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-484 — Amended
6 yea · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
The other 23 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jun 24, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Advisory Commission

Santa Clara Senior Advisory Commission reviews work plan and proposes schedule change.

The City of Santa Clara Senior Advisory Commission will review subcommittee progress on its FY 2023/24 work plan. Members will provide input on a new 2024 senior community survey to update needs data for future service planning, and will vote on whether to recommend moving monthly meetings to the third Monday at 5 p.m. The commission will also elect its chair and vice chair for FY 2024/25.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-572 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 abstain
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews abstain · Maria Vaz yea · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
24-576 — Adopted
7 yea
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews yea · Maria Vaz yea · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
5 yea · 2 absent
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling absent · Rick Andrews absent · Maria Vaz yea · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
24-577 — Approved Staff Recommendation
6 yea · 1 abstain
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews yea · Maria Vaz abstain · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
Mon Jun 17, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Committee reviews bikeway planning studies for Benton, Monroe, De La Cruz, and Walsh/Martin

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will review several bikeway planning studies to recommend preferred concepts to the City Council. These actions include evaluating various street configurations involving buffered bike lanes, parking changes, and center turn lanes across multiple city streets.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approved Staff Recommendation
37 yea · 24 absent · 16 present · 3 nay
Karen Hardy nay · Sudhanshu Jain absent · Perry Penvenne yea · Betsy Megas nay · Bruce Donoghue absent · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Ashish Joshi absent · Stephen Clark Seninger present · Ken Kratz nay · Guillermo Jenaro present · Karen Hardy yea · Sudhanshu Jain absent · Perry Penvenne yea · Betsy Megas yea · Bruce Donoghue absent · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Ashish Joshi absent · Stephen Clark Seninger present · Ken Kratz yea · Guillermo Jenaro present · Karen Hardy yea · Sudhanshu Jain absent · Perry Penvenne yea · Betsy Megas yea · Bruce Donoghue absent · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Ashish Joshi absent · Stephen Clark Seninger present · Ken Kratz yea · Guillermo Jenaro present · Karen Hardy yea · Sudhanshu Jain absent · Perry Penvenne yea · Betsy Megas yea · Bruce Donoghue absent · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Ashish Joshi absent · Stephen Clark Seninger present · Ken Kratz yea · Guillermo Jenaro present · Karen Hardy yea · Sudhanshu Jain absent · Perry Penvenne yea · Betsy Megas yea · Bruce Donoghue absent · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Ashish Joshi absent · Stephen Clark Seninger present · Ken Kratz yea · Guillermo Jenaro present · Karen Hardy yea · Sudhanshu Jain absent · Perry Penvenne yea · Betsy Megas yea · Bruce Donoghue absent · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Ashish Joshi absent · Stephen Clark Seninger present · Ken Kratz yea · Guillermo Jenaro present · Karen Hardy yea · Sudhanshu Jain absent · Perry Penvenne yea · Betsy Megas yea · Bruce Donoghue absent · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Ashish Joshi absent · Stephen Clark Seninger present · Ken Kratz yea · Guillermo Jenaro present · Karen Hardy yea · Sudhanshu Jain absent · Perry Penvenne yea · Betsy Megas yea · Bruce Donoghue absent · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Ashish Joshi absent · Stephen Clark Seninger present · Ken Kratz yea · Guillermo Jenaro present
Approved as amended
3 yea · 3 absent · 2 nay · 2 present
Karen Hardy yea · Sudhanshu Jain absent · Perry Penvenne yea · Betsy Megas yea · Bruce Donoghue absent · Sukrit Ganesh nay · Ashish Joshi absent · Stephen Clark Seninger present · Ken Kratz nay · Guillermo Jenaro present
The other 6 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jun 13, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Civil Service Commission

Commission to consider accountant examination changes and minimum qualifications

The Civil Service Commission will review a proposal to modify the examination weighting plan for the Accountant position. The body will also discuss classified minimum qualifications and review previous meeting minutes.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA, 95050
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-546 — Noted and filed
4 yea · 1 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Tahir Naim yea · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit absent
24-545 — Approved Staff Recommendation
4 yea · 1 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Tahir Naim yea · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit absent
Wed Jun 12, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Santa Clara Planning Commission discusses housing, telecommunications, and data center upgrades

The Planning Commission will review several public hearing items including zoning amendments for affordable housing and various conditional use permits. The agenda also includes the election of commission officers and a review of the biennial capital improvement program budget.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-493 — Adopted
18 yea · 3 nay
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang nay · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow nay · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
24-581 — Adopted
13 yea · 1 nay
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 5:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Santa Clara Council discusses new revenue measures and infrastructure budgets

The City Council will review a potential November 2024 ballot measure for public infrastructure and discuss biennial capital and operating budget amendments. The meeting also includes several consent calendar items regarding public safety, street maintenance, and environmental services.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-1598 — Adopted
10 yea · 2 present · 2 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy present · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal nay · Karen Hardy present · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-1602 — Adopted
9 yea · 2 present · 2 abstain · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy present · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor abstain · Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy present · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor abstain
The other 25 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jun 3, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Cultural Commission

Cultural Commission to discuss work plans and elect leadership

The Cultural Commission will review progress made toward goals for FY 2023/24. The body will also develop recommendations for the FY 2024/25 work plan and elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-498 — Adopted
5 yea · 1 absent
Louis Samara yea · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara absent · Neetu Garg yea
24-499 — Adopted
5 yea · 1 absent
Louis Samara yea · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara absent · Neetu Garg yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
4 yea · 2 absent
Louis Samara yea · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz absent · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara absent · Neetu Garg yea
Approved
5 yea · 1 absent
Louis Samara yea · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara absent · Neetu Garg yea
Mon Jun 3, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Governance and Ethics Committee

Committee reviews city policies and meeting management protocols

The Governance and Ethics Committee is reviewing several city policies for potential amendment and referral to the City Council. Discussions include updates to community grant policies, council representation at events, and lobbying regulations.

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City Hall – Council Chambers 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-582 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea
Raj Chahal yea · Suds Jain yea · Kevin Park yea
24-439 — Approved as amended
3 yea
Raj Chahal yea · Suds Jain yea · Kevin Park yea
Tue May 28, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Santa Clara City Council considers utility upgrades and housing allocations

The City Council will meet to discuss labor negotiations in a closed session and several public business items. Key agenda items include funding for senior apartment rehabilitation, electrical substation transformer replacements, and citywide copier services.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-578 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
ADJOURNMENT — Adopted
6 yea · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
The other 18 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed May 22, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Commission to consider zoning map updates and residential density amendments

The Planning Commission will review recommendations for adopting a new Zoning Map and a Zoning Code cleanup ordinance. The commission will also hold a study session regarding Assembly Bill 1033 and the sale of accessory dwelling units.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-182 — Adopted
28 yea · 7 nay
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar nay · Nancy A. Biagini nay · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme nay · Eric Crutchlow nay · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru nay · Qian Huang nay · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
24-535 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 nay
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang nay · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 21, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission reviews biennial Capital Improvement Program budget

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review the proposed biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget for fiscal years 2024/25 and 2025/26. The commission will also consider non-profit applications to provide volunteer support at the 2024 Art & Wine Festival. Additionally, members will receive a status update on FY 2023/24 work plan goals.

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Hybrid Meeting Cafeteria - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
24-447 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
24-469 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
24-529 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
24-502 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
Approved to Excuse
6 yea · 1 absent
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts absent · Vikas Gupta yea
Mon May 20, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Neighborhood-University Relations Committee

Neighborhood-University Relations Committee meeting on May 20, 2024

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive several presentations. Updates include reports from the Planning Division, Santa Clara University, and the Santa Clara Police Department.

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Mon May 20, 2024 · 5:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

City Council and Stadium Authority to hold closed session on litigation and lease negotiations

The City Council and Stadium Authority will meet in a closed session to discuss existing litigation involving Forty Niners SC Stadium Company LLC. Additionally, negotiators will meet regarding property lease terms for the stadium site at 4900 Marie P Debartolo Way.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Thu May 16, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Station Area Task Force

Introduction and review of the Santa Clara Station Area Specific Plan Project

The Task Force will review the introduction and existing conditions report for the Santa Clara Station Area Specific Plan Project (24-518). There are no items on the consent calendar for this meeting.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR — Approved
11 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Jonathon Evans yea · Dan Ondrasek yea · Patricia Leung yea · Candida Diaz present · Rob Mayer yea · Dave Schoewetter yea · Sean Collins yea · Jill Hough absent · Dylan Plane yea · Michael Stockwell yea · Ray Hashimoto yea · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Daniel Huynh yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
11 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Jonathon Evans yea · Dan Ondrasek yea · Patricia Leung yea · Candida Diaz present · Rob Mayer yea · Dave Schoewetter yea · Sean Collins yea · Jill Hough absent · Dylan Plane yea · Michael Stockwell yea · Ray Hashimoto yea · Sukrit Ganesh yea · Daniel Huynh yea
Thu May 16, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Deferred Compensation Committee

The May 16 Deferred Compensation Committee meeting is cancelled

The scheduled meeting for the Deferred Compensation Committee on Thursday, May 16, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for August 15, 2024.

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Hybrid Meeting Council Conference Room/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Wed May 15, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

Santa Clara reviews several residential demolition and construction projects

The Development Review Hearing includes public hearings for multiple architectural reviews. These items involve the demolition of existing residences and the construction of new or expanded single-family homes.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Tue May 14, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Youth Commission

Discussion of the Youth Commission FY 2023/24 Work Plan and goals

The Youth Commission will discuss and potentially take action on its activities and efforts regarding the FY 2023/24 Work Plan and Goals. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the March 12, 2024, meeting.

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Youth & Teen Center 2446 Cabrillo Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-423 — recommended for approval
13 yea · 2 present
Aarav Gupta yea · Simren Garg yea · Fatimah Ismail yea · Namita Gaidhani present · Maryam Ismail yea · Khadeejah Khan yea · Ryan Kim yea · Kira Liang yea · Keith Maben yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta present · Hiranya Parekh yea · Sudeepthi Ravipati yea · Samarth Suresh yea · Sarah Zuo yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
13 yea · 2 present
Aarav Gupta yea · Simren Garg yea · Fatimah Ismail yea · Namita Gaidhani present · Maryam Ismail yea · Khadeejah Khan yea · Ryan Kim yea · Kira Liang yea · Keith Maben yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta present · Hiranya Parekh yea · Sudeepthi Ravipati yea · Samarth Suresh yea · Sarah Zuo yea
Approved to Excuse
13 yea · 2 absent
Aarav Gupta yea · Simren Garg yea · Fatimah Ismail yea · Namita Gaidhani absent · Maryam Ismail yea · Khadeejah Khan yea · Ryan Kim yea · Kira Liang yea · Keith Maben yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta absent · Hiranya Parekh yea · Sudeepthi Ravipati yea · Samarth Suresh yea · Sarah Zuo yea
Tue May 14, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

City Council to interview and appoint commission members

The City Council will conduct interviews and take action regarding appointments for two city commissions. The meeting includes potential appointments for the Cultural Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT — Adopted
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-516 — Adopted
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-517 — Adopted
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
Mon May 13, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Santa Clara City Council to interview and appoint members to city boards

The Santa Clara City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for several positions. The council will consider appointing applicants to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, the Board of Library Trustees, and the Civil Service Commission.

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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.
24-505 — Adopted
13 yea · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 7, 2024 · 4:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Santa Clara Council discusses biennial budgets and property sales

The City Council will review proposed biennial capital improvement and operating budget amendments. The agenda also includes a potential $25 million sale of the Hyatt Building parcel at 5101 Great America Parkway.

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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.
24-376 — Approved
4 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal absent · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
The other 26 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon May 6, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Cultural Commission

Cultural Commission discusses FY 2023/24 work plan progress

The Cultural Commission will review progress made toward its work plan goals and activities for fiscal year 2023/24. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from April 1, 2024.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-381 — recommended for approval
5 yea · 1 absent
Louis Samara yea · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara absent · Neetu Garg yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
5 yea · 1 absent
Louis Samara yea · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara absent · Neetu Garg yea
Thu May 2, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Historical & Landmarks Commission

Proposed addition to historic property at 1176 Lincoln Street

The Commission will consider a permit for a 266 square-foot addition to a historic resource inventory property. The agenda also includes updates on the 2024 Mills Act Audit and the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 workplan.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-370 — Approved Staff Recommendation
5 yea · 2 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby present · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte present
24-373 — Approved Staff Recommendation
5 yea · 2 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby present · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte present
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
5 yea · 2 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby present · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte present
24-454 — Approved Staff Recommendation
4 yea · 2 present · 1 abstain
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby present · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano abstain · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte present
Approved to Excuse
5 yea · 2 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby present · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte present
Approved
5 yea · 2 absent
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby absent · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte absent
Approved Staff Recommendation
5 yea · 2 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby present · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte present
Wed Apr 24, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews new 12-story office buildings and mixed-use projects

The Planning Commission will consider several major development proposals and zoning updates. This includes projects for new high-density office buildings on Tasman Drive and the Mission Point mixed-use development. The commission will also review General Plan amendments related to state-mandated density changes.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Tue Apr 23, 2024 · 4:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

The Santa Clara City Council will vote on a $963,000 federal grant and multiple service contracts.

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a hybrid meeting that includes closed labor negotiations, study sessions on BART Phase II expansion and November ballot measure research, and a regular session. During the regular session, council members will vote on a consent calendar to accept $963,000 in federal funding for public safety communications, approve contract amendments for park rehabilitation, fire department medical services, utility billing, and citizen request software, and set June hearings for two maintenance districts. These actions will update city infrastructure projects, adjust service costs, and establish fee assessments for designated commercial and residential areas.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-1597 — Adopted
5 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor abstain
24-101 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy nay · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain nay · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-336 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
24-433 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
24-101 — Approved
17 yea · 11 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay · Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy nay · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain nay · Anthony Becker nay · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal nay · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker nay · Lisa M. Gillmor nay · Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
The other 17 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 22, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Advisory Commission

Reviewing senior needs assessment and planning a new 2024 community survey

The Commission will review the 2017 Senior Needs Assessment to provide input on content for a new 2024 community survey. Members will also discuss subcommittee progress regarding the FY2023/24 work plan and goals. Additionally, the body will consider recommending a change to its meeting schedule for the upcoming fiscal year.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050050
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-358 — Approved Staff Recommendation
5 yea · 1 present · 1 absent
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard present · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews yea · Maria Vaz absent · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
6 yea · 1 present
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard present · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews yea · Maria Vaz yea · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
Approved to Excuse
5 yea · 2 absent
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard absent · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews yea · Maria Vaz absent · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
Wed Apr 17, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

Development of 22 single-family residences at 1957 Pruneridge Avenue

The Development Review Hearing is considering several architectural reviews for residential and commercial projects in Santa Clara. These items include plans for new housing, a parking lot installation, and a utility building for Intel.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Wed Apr 17, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Commission to consider housing element revisions and El Camino Real rezoning

The Planning Commission will consider a resolution to re-adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element with revisions. They will also discuss rezoning 17 sites along El Camino Real to add them to the City's housing element inventory.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-285 — Adopted
14 yea
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
24-317 — Adopted
26 yea · 2 abstain
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar abstain · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar abstain · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Approved
7 yea
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission discusses youth sports grant and FY2023/24 work plan goals

The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider a grant reimbursement for Santa Clara Pony Baseball. The body will also discuss and take action on activities related to the FY2023/24 Work Plan Goals.

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Hybrid Meeting Cafeteria - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL — Approved to Excuse
5 yea · 2 absent
Dana Caldwell absent · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox absent · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
ADJOURNMENT — recommended for approval
5 yea · 2 present
Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox present · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-345 — recommended for approval
5 yea · 2 present
Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox present · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
24-1010 — recommended for approval
5 yea · 2 present
Dana Caldwell present · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox present · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
Approved to Excuse
5 yea · 2 absent
Dana Caldwell absent · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox absent · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts yea · Vikas Gupta yea
Thu Apr 11, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Civil Service Commission

Commission to consider modifying Staff Analyst I class specification

The Civil Service Commission will consider modifying the Staff Analyst I class specification and abolishing the Library Circulation Supervisor eligible list. The meeting also includes a review of February 2024 meeting minutes and a March 2024 status report.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-277 — Noted and filed
3 yea · 2 absent
Franklin Felizardo absent · Tahir Naim yea · Ron Billingsley absent · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit yea
24-276 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea · 2 absent
Franklin Felizardo absent · Tahir Naim yea · Ron Billingsley absent · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit yea
24-313 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea · 2 absent
Franklin Felizardo absent · Tahir Naim yea · Ron Billingsley absent · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit yea
24-349 — Approved as amended
3 yea · 2 absent
Franklin Felizardo absent · Tahir Naim yea · Ron Billingsley absent · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
3 yea · 2 absent
Franklin Felizardo absent · Tahir Naim yea · Ron Billingsley absent · Wesley Dudzinski yea · Arti Purohit yea
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Youth Commission

Discussion of the Youth Commission FY 2023/24 Work Plan and Goals

The Santa Clara Youth Commission will discuss its work plan and goals for fiscal year 2023/24. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting.

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Youth & Teen Center 2446 Cabrillo Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Santa Clara City Council considers various contracts and budget amendments

The City Council will review several public works contracts, including transmission line projects and message sign installations. The meeting also includes discussions on budget adjustments for fire services, water utilities, and park renovations.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (22 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-73 — Noted and filed
6 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
CONSENT CALENDAR — Adopted
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-1164 — Adopted
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-1519 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-06 — Noted and filed
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-136 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-225 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-244 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-262 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-266 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-267 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-275 — Adopted
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-279 — Adopted
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-283 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-295 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-328 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-329 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-333 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-338 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-301 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
Mon Apr 8, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

City Council and Stadium Authority to discuss litigation in closed session

This special meeting consists only of a closed session for the City Council and Stadium Authority. The bodies will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation involving Forty Niners SC Stadium Company LLC. No open session items are listed on this agenda.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Thu Apr 4, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Historical & Landmarks Commission

Commission considers historic preservation agreement for 1059 Madison Street

The commission will consider a Mills Act contract and 10-year maintenance plan for 1059 Madison Street. Members will also review a request to designate the Park Court neighborhood as a historic district. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on Berryessa Adobe maintenance and banner project funding.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-335 — Approved Staff Recommendation
6 yea · 1 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano present · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
24-312 — Approved Staff Recommendation
6 yea · 1 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano present · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
24-323 — Approved Staff Recommendation
6 yea · 1 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano present · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
24-351 — Approved Staff Recommendation
6 yea · 1 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano present · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
6 yea · 1 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano present · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
Approved to Excuse
6 yea · 1 absent
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano absent · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
Approved Staff Recommendation
12 yea · 2 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano present · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea · Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano present · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
Wed Apr 3, 2024 · 2:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Santa Clara City Council discusses priorities for fiscal year 24/25

The City Council is conducting its second priority setting session to review goals for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting includes a recap of the first session and a review of individual council priorities. Members will discuss and potentially take action on Council Priorities for FY 24/25.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Convention Center/Virtual 5001 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95050
Mon Apr 1, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will discuss its FY 2023/24 work plan goals and activities

The Cultural Commission will discuss its work plan goals and activities for fiscal year 2023/24. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the March 4, 2024, meeting.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-290 — recommended for approval
6 yea
Louis Samara yea · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara yea · Neetu Garg yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
6 yea
Louis Samara yea · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara yea · Neetu Garg yea
Mon Mar 25, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Advisory Commission

Commission discusses senior needs assessment and work plan progress

The Senior Advisory Commission will review progress toward the FY 2023/24 work plan and goals. The body will also discuss developing an outreach plan for a new community survey in 2024.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-271 — Approved Staff Recommendation
6 yea · 1 absent
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews absent · Maria Vaz yea · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
6 yea · 1 present
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews present · Maria Vaz yea · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
Approved to Excuse
5 yea · 1 abstain · 1 absent
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas abstain · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews absent · Maria Vaz yea · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
Mon Mar 25, 2024 · 12:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Santa Clara City Council holds first priority-setting session for 2024.

The Santa Clara City Council is holding a special meeting to establish its policy and operational focus areas for 2024. Members will review community survey results, discuss long-term goals under a "True in 10 Years" framework, and outline individual priorities before determining next steps. These discussions will guide future city services, budget allocations, and regulatory decisions that affect residents. No binding votes or contracts are scheduled for this session.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Convention Center/Virtual 5001 Great America Parkway
Tue Mar 19, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Santa Clara Council to consider $5 million in sanitary sewer cleaning agreements

The Santa Clara City Council and Authorities will meet to discuss labor negotiations and review several city contracts. The agenda includes financial reports for the Convention Center and audit reports for federal grants. Proposed actions also include approving service agreements for sanitation, utilities, and cleanup campaigns.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-238 — Approved
6 yea · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park nay · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-238 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 nay
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker nay · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
The other 22 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Mar 19, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Reviewing designs for new neighborhood and mini parks in Santa Clara

The Commission will discuss updated designs for a park at 3005 Democracy Way and begin the community input process for a mini park at 4590 Patrick Henry Drive. The agenda also includes reviewing visitation forms for evaluating parks and pools.

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Hybrid Meeting Cafeteria - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT — Approved Staff Recommendation
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
24-114 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 absent
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts absent · Vikas Gupta yea
24-234 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
24-265 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
24-292 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
24-309 — recommended for approval
5 yea · 1 abstain · 1 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox abstain · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
Approved to Excuse
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
6 yea · 1 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox yea · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
Wed Mar 13, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

Proposed office and prefabrication facility expansion at 5201 Patrick Henry Drive

The Development Review Hearing is considering several architectural reviews and project modifications. These include expansions for both commercial office space and multiple single-family residences in Santa Clara.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will discuss its FY 2023/24 work plan and goals.

The Santa Clara Youth Commission will review its work plan and goals for the 2023/24 fiscal year. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting.

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Youth & Teen Center 2446 Cabrillo Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-226 — recommended for approval
10 yea · 5 present
Aarav Gupta present · Simren Garg yea · Fatimah Ismail present · Namita Gaidhani yea · Maryam Ismail present · Khadeejah Khan yea · Ryan Kim present · Kira Liang yea · Keith Maben yea · Malia Martin present · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh yea · Sudeepthi Ravipati yea · Samarth Suresh yea · Sarah Zuo yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
10 yea · 5 present
Aarav Gupta present · Simren Garg yea · Fatimah Ismail present · Namita Gaidhani yea · Maryam Ismail present · Khadeejah Khan yea · Ryan Kim present · Kira Liang yea · Keith Maben yea · Malia Martin present · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh yea · Sudeepthi Ravipati yea · Samarth Suresh yea · Sarah Zuo yea
Approved to Excuse
10 yea · 5 absent
Aarav Gupta absent · Simren Garg yea · Fatimah Ismail absent · Namita Gaidhani yea · Maryam Ismail absent · Khadeejah Khan yea · Ryan Kim absent · Kira Liang yea · Keith Maben yea · Malia Martin absent · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh yea · Sudeepthi Ravipati yea · Samarth Suresh yea · Sarah Zuo yea
Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 6:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Santa Clara Council discusses stadium budgets and community engagement strategies

The City Council and Stadium Authority will consider several budget items, including furniture replacement at Levi’s Stadium. The meeting also includes a discussion on community engagement for unfunded capital needs and potential revenue strategies for the November 2024 ballot.

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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.
24-1342 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Mar 7, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Historical & Landmarks Commission

Commission to review historical preservation and property additions

The Commission will consider a Mills Act historical preservation agreement for 1059 Madison Street. It will also review proposed building additions at 745 Harrison Street near historic resources.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-124 — Approved Staff Recommendation
7 yea
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
24-243 — Approved Staff Recommendation
7 yea
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
24-173 — Approved with conditions
7 yea
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
24-185 — Continued
7 yea
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
24-249 — Approved Staff Recommendation
7 yea
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
Subcommittee Reporting - 20 minutes — Approved Staff Recommendation
7 yea
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte yea
Wed Mar 6, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Santa Clara Planning Commission considers a 244,068 sq ft data center at 2805 Bowers Ave

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals. One item reviews permit requests for additions and a garage at a historic residence on Madison Street. The second item considers an environmental report, a zoning change from office/research to light industrial, and a use permit for a data center on Bowers Avenue. These public hearings provide residents a formal opportunity to comment on proposed land-use changes and property modifications before the commission makes recommendations to the City Council.

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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.
24-172 — Adopted
14 yea · 8 present · 6 nay
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang present · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow present · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru nay · Qian Huang present · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow present · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru nay · Qian Huang present · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow present · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru nay · Qian Huang present · Mario Bouza nay · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow present
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 6:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

City Council discusses budget amendments, utility contracts, and mission college rezoning

The City Council will review several budget amendments involving housing, electric utility, and storm water funds. The agenda includes multiple service agreements for Silicon Valley Power and a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for Mission College Boulevard.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR — Adopted
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-04 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-28 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-29 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-32 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-103 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-128 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-235 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-118 — Approved
14 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-246 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
ADJOURNMENT — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Cultural Commission

Santa Clara Cultural Commission reviews FY 2023/24 work plan goals and activities

The commission will discuss its work plan goals and activities for fiscal year 2023/24. Members will also review a draft presentation of accomplishments intended for a joint dinner with the City Council.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
recommended for approval
8 yea · 2 nay · 2 absent
Louis Samara nay · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz nay · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara absent · Neetu Garg yea · Louis Samara yea · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara absent · Neetu Garg yea
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Governance and Ethics Committee

Committee reviews email retention policy and lobbying regulations

The committee will discuss potential modifications to the city's email retention policy for Council communications. Members will also review proposed amendments to lobbying and official calendar regulations. Additionally, the committee will consider updates to policies regarding proclamations and city representation at events.

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City Hall – Council Chambers / Hybrid 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-240 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea
Raj Chahal yea · Suds Jain yea · Kevin Park yea
24-233 — Approved Staff Recommendation
2 yea · 1 present
Raj Chahal yea · Suds Jain yea · Kevin Park present
Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 5:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Santa Clara officials to discuss stadium budgets and legal litigation

The City Council will meet in closed session regarding the City Attorney's performance evaluation and existing litigation. The Stadium Authority will hold a study session to review proposed fiscal year 2024/25 budgets and management policies.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
Mon Feb 26, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Advisory Commission

Senior Advisory Commission reviews work plan and community survey outreach

The commission will review its FY 2023/24 work plan and goals. Members will also discuss the 2017 Senior Needs Assessment to provide input on content for a new 2024 community survey and outreach plan.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-145 — Approved Staff Recommendation
6 yea · 1 absent
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews absent · Maria Vaz yea · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
24-147 — Tabled
7 yea
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews yea · Maria Vaz yea · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
7 yea
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews yea · Maria Vaz yea · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
Wed Feb 21, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Proposed residential development at 1957 Pruneridge Avenue and historic home addition

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning and subdivision for 22 detached single-family residences at 1957 Pruneridge Avenue. Additionally, the commission will review a permit for a 1,207 square foot addition to a historic residence at 1277 Jackson Street.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-229 — Adopted
7 yea
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
24-1612 — Adopted
21 yea
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
24-1629 — Adopted
28 yea
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 5:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

City Council votes on 198-unit housing project at 5185 Lafayette Street

The Santa Clara City Council and Stadium Authority Board will meet to consider public hearings, consent calendar approvals, and closed-session negotiations. The council will vote on a vesting tentative map for 198 residential and four commercial condominiums at 5185 Lafayette Street, which would change the property's zoning and density. A separate hearing addresses weed abatement across 228 parcels to enforce City Code Chapter 8.15 standards. Routine administrative actions include accepting $500,000 in federal funding for the Fire Station Microgrid Project, authorizing a traffic control contract through December 2028, and extending leases at two Lafayette Street properties. Closed sessions will cover real property negotiations for sites on Great America Parkway; no public action is expected from those discussions.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR — Adopted
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-1314 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-1624 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-03 — Noted and filed
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-34 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-87 — Noted and filed
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-112 — Approved
6 yea · 1 abstain
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor abstain
24-149 — Approved
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-1593 — Approved
14 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adopted
7 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
24-1618 — Approved
14 yea
Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea · Kathy Watanabe yea · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor yea
Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission considers $4,359.22 grant for Santa Clara Pony Baseball

The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider a grant to reimburse Santa Clara Pony Baseball for 2023 summer travel team expenses. The commission will also discuss and take action on the FY2023/24 Work Plan Goals. Additionally, the body will review the minutes from the January 16, 2024 meeting.

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Hybrid Meeting Cafeteria - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Thu Feb 15, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Americans with Disabilities Act Committee

ADA Committee discusses city project updates and self-evaluation

The Americans with Disabilities Act Committee is reviewing the city's self-evaluation and transition plan. The meeting includes verbal updates from the Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Traffic Engineering, and Levi’s Stadium departments.

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City Hall Council Chambers 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Thu Feb 15, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Deferred Compensation Committee

Review and adoption of the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan investment policy

The committee will review performance reports for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 from Nationwide and the Hyas Group. Members will also consider adopting the Investment Policy Statement for the City's 457 plan.

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Hybrid Meeting Council Conference Room/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-152 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea · 2 absent
Kenn Lee yea · Cory Morgan absent · Kathy Bunce yea · Jason Beals absent · Marco Mercado yea
24-154 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea · 2 absent
Kenn Lee yea · Cory Morgan absent · Kathy Bunce yea · Jason Beals absent · Marco Mercado yea
Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Youth Commission

Santa Clara Youth Commission to discuss FY 2023/24 Work Plan and Goals

The Youth Commission will review its work plan and goals for the 2023/24 fiscal year. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the January 9, 2024, meeting.

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Youth & Teen Center 2446 Cabrillo Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-68 — recommended for approval
12 yea · 3 present
Aarav Gupta yea · Simren Garg present · Fatimah Ismail yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Khadeejah Khan present · Ryan Kim present · Kira Liang yea · Keith Maben yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh yea · Sudeepthi Ravipati yea · Samarth Suresh yea · Sarah Zuo yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
12 yea · 3 present
Aarav Gupta yea · Simren Garg present · Fatimah Ismail yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Khadeejah Khan present · Ryan Kim present · Kira Liang yea · Keith Maben yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh yea · Sudeepthi Ravipati yea · Samarth Suresh yea · Sarah Zuo yea
Approved
12 yea · 3 absent
Aarav Gupta yea · Simren Garg absent · Fatimah Ismail yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Khadeejah Khan absent · Ryan Kim absent · Kira Liang yea · Keith Maben yea · Malia Martin yea · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh yea · Sudeepthi Ravipati yea · Samarth Suresh yea · Sarah Zuo yea
Mon Feb 12, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Neighborhood-University Relations Committee

Committee to receive updates from Santa Clara University, police, and planning division

The committee will review minutes from previous meetings and hear several presentations. These include updates from the Planning Division, Santa Clara University, and the Police Department. The meeting also includes a discussion on updated zoning code implementation.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Thu Feb 8, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission discusses job specifications and firefighter eligibility

The Commission will consider modifications to various class specifications and the weighting plan for Housing Inspectors. They will also vote on extending the Firefighter I eligible list and reappointing a member to the Salary Setting Commission.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-85 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea · 2 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Tahir Naim absent · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski absent · Arti Purohit yea
24-119 — Noted and filed
3 yea · 2 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Tahir Naim absent · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski absent · Arti Purohit yea
24-130 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea · 2 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Tahir Naim absent · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski absent · Arti Purohit yea
24-1620 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea · 2 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Tahir Naim absent · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski absent · Arti Purohit yea
24-83 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea · 2 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Tahir Naim absent · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski absent · Arti Purohit yea
24-125 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea · 2 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Tahir Naim absent · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski absent · Arti Purohit yea
24-127 — Approved Staff Recommendation
3 yea · 2 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Tahir Naim absent · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski absent · Arti Purohit yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
3 yea · 2 absent
Franklin Felizardo yea · Tahir Naim absent · Ron Billingsley yea · Wesley Dudzinski absent · Arti Purohit yea
Thu Feb 8, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee

The Steering Committee will conduct a corridor tour to observe transportation conditions

The Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee will participate in a shuttle bus tour of the corridor. Members will observe transportation access, safety, and mobility conditions across San José, Santa Clara, and Cupertino. No decisions will be made during this tour.

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Meeting point at 9:00 a.m. Diridon Station 65 Cahill Street San Jose, CA 95110
Wed Feb 7, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

Proposed home addition at 2325 Cimarron Drive

The Development Review Hearing will consider a proposed first-floor and second-floor addition to an existing single-story residence. The project includes a 680 square foot first-floor addition and a 748 square foot second-floor addition.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Proposed creation of three commercial condo lots at 2360 Mission College Boulevard

The Santa Clara City Council will consider a public hearing regarding a parcel map for new commercial condominium lots. The agenda also includes discussions on renewable energy purchases and citywide roofing repairs. Additionally, the council will review financial reports and budget amendments for the Stadium Authority.

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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.
24-1345 — Approved
4 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park absent · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Cultural Commission

Cultural Commission discusses FY 2023/24 work plan goals and activities

The Cultural Commission will discuss its work plan goals and activities for fiscal year 2023/24. The body will also consider approving the minutes from the special meeting held on January 8, 2024.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-65 — recommended for approval
5 yea · 1 absent
Louis Samara yea · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara absent · Neetu Garg yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
5 yea · 1 absent
Louis Samara yea · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara absent · Neetu Garg yea
Thu Feb 1, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Historical & Landmarks Commission

Commission to consider adding six names to the City Street Name List

The Historical and Landmarks Commission will review a proposal to add six names to the City Street Name List. The meeting also includes a planning session for an upcoming joint dinner meeting with the City Council and a staff report regarding Berryessa Adobe maintenance.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT CALENDAR — Approved the Consent Calendar
6 yea · 1 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte present
24-1415 — recommended for approval
6 yea · 1 present
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte present
Approved to Excuse
6 yea · 1 absent
Michael Celso yea · Amy Kirby yea · Patricia Leung yea · Kathleen Romano yea · Ed Stocks yea · Ana Vargas-Smith yea · Yvonne Inciarte absent
Wed Jan 31, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission discusses data center construction and industrial rezoning

The Planning Commission will consider a rezone request for properties on Mission College Boulevard and a proposal for a new data center. The meeting also includes a study session regarding 2023 state housing legislation.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Roll Call — Adopted
7 present
Yashraj Bhatnagar present · Nancy A. Biagini present · Priya Cherukuru present · Qian Huang present · Mario Bouza present · Lance Saleme present · Eric Crutchlow present
CONSENT CALENDAR — Adopted
6 yea · 1 present
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang present · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
24-117 — Adopted
6 yea · 1 present
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang present · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
24-1380 — Approved
6 yea · 1 present
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang present · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
24-1522 — Adopted
18 yea · 3 present
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang present · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang present · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea · Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang present · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Approved to Excuse
6 yea · 1 present
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang present · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Tue Jan 30, 2024 · 5:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Santa Clara considers 10-year Levi’s Stadium naming rights extension

The City Council and Stadium Authority will discuss labor negotiations and a 10-year extension for the Levi Strauss & Co. stadium naming rights agreement. The agenda also includes contract awards for traffic signal and bicycle lane projects, as well as updates to council policies.

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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.
24-1413 — Adopted
10 yea · 4 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay · Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jan 24, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission holds strategic planning session for upcoming joint meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a strategic planning session in preparation for a joint City Council dinner meeting on January 30, 2024. The commission will also review the minutes from its January 10, 2024, meeting.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-81 — Approved
5 yea · 1 present · 1 abstain
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang present · Mario Bouza abstain · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Approved to Excuse
6 yea · 1 absent
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang absent · Mario Bouza yea · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Mon Jan 22, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Advisory Commission

Reviewing senior needs assessments and planning a new 2024 community survey

The commission will review the FY2023/24 work plan and goals. Members will also discuss input for a new 2024 community survey and an outreach plan based on the 2017 Senior Needs Assessment.

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Hybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-1625 — Approved Staff Recommendation
6 yea · 1 absent
Edmund Drozek absent · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews yea · Maria Vaz yea · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
24-1626 — recommended for approval
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 abstain
Edmund Drozek absent · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews abstain · Maria Vaz yea · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
7 yea
Edmund Drozek yea · Tom Freitas yea · Judy Hubbard yea · Veena Sterling yea · Rick Andrews yea · Maria Vaz yea · Srinivasan Manivannan yea
Wed Jan 17, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Development Review Hearing

Santa Clara reviews several residential addition and expansion projects

The Development Review Hearing includes multiple public hearings regarding home additions. The body will consider architectural reviews and CEQA exemptions for single-family residences on Daniel Way, Aspen Drive, Luther Drive, and Kay Drive.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission discusses FY2023/24 work plan goals

The Commission will review a report regarding activities and efforts related to the FY 2023/24 Work Plan Goals. The meeting also includes an action item to approve the minutes from the November 21, 2023, meeting.

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Hybrid Meeting Cafeteria - City Hall East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT — Approved Staff Recommendation
5 yea · 2 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox present · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
24-1518 — recommended for approval
5 yea · 2 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox present · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
Approved to Excuse
5 yea · 2 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox present · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
Approved as amended
10 yea · 4 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox present · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea · Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox present · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
5 yea · 2 present
Dana Caldwell yea · Maureen Chu yea · Eversley Forte yea · Kelly Cox present · Sajid Hai yea · Brittany Ricketts present · Vikas Gupta yea
Thu Jan 11, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Civil Service Commission

January 11 Civil Service Commission meeting cancelled

The Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for January 11, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2024.

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Cancelled
Wed Jan 10, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission considers adding four generators at McLaren Data Center

The Planning Commission will consider a permit to install four additional emergency generators at 737 Mathew Street. The commission will also hold a strategic planning session for an upcoming joint meeting with the City Council.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza absent · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS — Adopted
6 yea · 1 present
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza present · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Approved
6 yea · 1 absent
Yashraj Bhatnagar yea · Nancy A. Biagini yea · Priya Cherukuru yea · Qian Huang yea · Mario Bouza absent · Lance Saleme yea · Eric Crutchlow yea
Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 7:00 PM

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Santa Clara considers $93 million annual renewable energy purchase agreement

The City Council and Stadium Authority will consider a renewable energy agreement for approximately $93 million per year and updates to the city's zoning code. The agenda also includes a purchase order for a new ambulance and stadium locker room renovations. These items involve municipal utility contracts and local land-use regulations.

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Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-1361 — Adopted
5 yea · 2 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker yea · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
24-1622 — Approved
4 yea · 3 nay
Kathy Watanabe nay · Raj Chahal yea · Karen Hardy yea · Kevin Park yea · Suds Jain yea · Anthony Becker nay · Lisa M. Gillmor nay
The other 14 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Youth Commission

Santa Clara Youth Commission to report on FY 2023/24 work plan goals

The Youth Commission will discuss activities and efforts related to the FY 2023/24 Work Plan and Goals. The commission will also consider approving the meeting minutes from December 12, 2023.

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Youth & Teen Center 2446 Cabrillo Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-1607 — recommended for approval
12 yea · 3 present
Aarav Gupta yea · Simren Garg yea · Fatimah Ismail yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Khadeejah Khan yea · Ryan Kim yea · Kira Liang yea · Keith Maben yea · Malia Martin present · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh present · Sudeepthi Ravipati present · Samarth Suresh yea · Sarah Zuo yea
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
12 yea · 3 present
Aarav Gupta yea · Simren Garg yea · Fatimah Ismail yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Khadeejah Khan yea · Ryan Kim yea · Kira Liang yea · Keith Maben yea · Malia Martin present · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh present · Sudeepthi Ravipati present · Samarth Suresh yea · Sarah Zuo yea
Approved
12 yea · 3 absent
Aarav Gupta yea · Simren Garg yea · Fatimah Ismail yea · Namita Gaidhani yea · Maryam Ismail yea · Khadeejah Khan yea · Ryan Kim yea · Kira Liang yea · Keith Maben yea · Malia Martin absent · Samaira Mehta yea · Hiranya Parekh absent · Sudeepthi Ravipati absent · Samarth Suresh yea · Sarah Zuo yea
Mon Jan 8, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Cultural Commission

Cultural Commission to discuss FY 2023/24 work plan goals and activities

The Cultural Commission will meet to discuss the Work Plan Goals and Activities for fiscal year 2023/24. The body will also consider action on the meeting minutes from December 4, 2023.

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Hybrid Meeting Cafeteria - City Hall Lower Level - East Wing 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
24-1549 — recommended for approval
4 yea · 3 present
Siddarth Sundaram yea · Louis Samara present · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara present · Neetu Garg present
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourned
4 yea · 3 present
Siddarth Sundaram yea · Louis Samara present · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara present · Neetu Garg present
recommended for approval
4 yea · 3 present
Siddarth Sundaram yea · Louis Samara present · Debra von Huene yea · Candida Diaz yea · Jonathan Marinaro yea · Paul McNamara present · Neetu Garg present