Santa Clara public meetings in 2025

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

The council will discuss a study session on a new traffic signal at Great America Parkway and Hichborn Drive, adopt routine consent calendar items, and approve several budget amendments and contract authorizations. Major actions include approving FY 2025/26 budget adjustments across multiple funds and authorizing a $12 million five‑year information‑technology procurement for Silicon Valley Power. Additional contracts cover park improvements, roofing consulting, and design services for a bicycle and stormwater project.

• $12 million IT purchase agreement with Dell, SHI, CDW, Carahsoft, Presidio, Insight, TD Synnex for Silicon Valley Power (5‑year period)
• $1,543,000 funding for the Santa Clara Convention Center Assessment Repair Project
• $9,468,241 allocation in the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund for Parking Impact Fees Monitoring and Parkland Acquisition projects
• $1,403,000 design services agreement with BKF Engineers for the Central Santa Clara Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Green Stormwater Improvement Project
• Up to $750,000 total for Allana Buick & Bers roofing consulting services (initial $150,000, with four one‑year extensions)

Civil Service Commission

The December 11, 2025 Civil Service Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is on January 8, 2026.

Development Review Hearing

The Development Review Hearing will hold public hearings on two architectural review requests: a 1,018 square foot addition to a single-family residence at 2892 Mesquite Drive, and a like-for-like window replacement on a historic property at 1310 Homestead Road. The body will also vote to approve the minutes from the November 19 meeting. Both projects are exempt from CEQA review.

• Public hearing for architectural review of a 621 sq ft first floor and 397 sq ft second floor addition at 2892 Mesquite Drive (continued from November 19, 2025)
• Public hearing for architectural review of like-for-like window replacement at 1310 Homestead Road (Historic Resource Inventory property)
• Approve the minutes of the November 19, 2025 Development Review Hearing

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

The Santa Clara City Council will vote on a consent calendar including a $29.8 million IT outsourcing agreement with Unisys, a $205,680 police grant spending plan, and a $150,000 overhead door maintenance contract. The council will also consider a memorandum of understanding with the Santa Clara Unified School District for the BRAVE program ($148,764) and an extension for Habitat for Humanity's affordable housing project at 3575 De La Cruz Boulevard. A closed session is scheduled to evaluate the city manager's performance and discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations.

• Authorize $29,804,800 Master Services Agreement with Unisys Corporation for IT outsourcing services (Jan 2026–Jun 2028)
• Approve $205,680 spending plan for Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund and related budget amendment
• Authorize MOU with Santa Clara Unified School District for the BRAVE Program, with $148,764 budget amendment
• Approve one-year extension for Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley affordable homeownership project at 3575 De La Cruz Boulevard
• Approve schematic design for 2518 Mission College Boulevard public park

Youth Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from its November 18, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and potentially adopt its work plan and goals for fiscal year 2025‑26. A public‑presentation slot is included for unscheduled comments. The next meeting is set for January 13, 2026.

• Approve Youth Commission minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting (Agenda item 1)
• Discuss and take action on Youth Commission FY 2025/26 Work Plan & Goals (Agenda item 2)
• Public presentations – reserved time for persons to address the body

The commission approved the Youth Commission minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting, amending the term "major" to "mayor," with a unanimous 15‑0 vote. Commissioners discussed the FY 2025/26 work plan, creating mission statements and timelines for each committee. The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m. by a unanimous motion.

• Approved amended November 18, 2025 minutes (15-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:21 p.m. (15-0)

Economic Development & Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc)

The Economic Development & Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc) will first approve the minutes from its November 3, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and set direction for the Citywide 2026 Economic Development and Community Engagement Plan. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve minutes from the November 3, 2025 Economic Development & Marketing Committee meeting (Agenda item 1).
• Discuss and provide direction for the Citywide 2026 Economic Development & Community Engagement Plan (Agenda item 2).

Historical & Landmarks Commission

The Historical & Landmarks Commission will approve minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting and hold a public hearing on a project to replace windows at a property on the Historic Resource Inventory located at 1310 Homestead Road.

• Approval of Historical and Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes from November 6, 2025
• Public Hearing: Significant Property Alteration / Architectural Review for 1310 Homestead Road
• Hybrid meeting held at City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom
• Public comment deadline is 12 p.m. the day of the meeting
• Next regular meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

This is a special meeting of the Santa Clara City Council convened solely for a closed session to confer with labor negotiators. The council will discuss negotiations with representatives of ten employee organizations, including firefighters, police officers, electrical workers, and other city employee units. No other business is scheduled; any actions taken will be reported after the closed session.

• Conference with Labor Negotiators under Gov. Code § 54957.6 covering ten employee organizations including Santa Clara Firefighters Local 1171, Police Officers Association, IBEW Local 1245, and others

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action on its work plan and activities for fiscal year 2025/26. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from November 3, 2025.

• Discussion and potential action on Cultural Commission Work Plan and Activities for FY 2025/26
• Approval of November 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Cultural Commission excused Chair von Huene from the meeting and approved the regular minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. No action was taken on the FY 2025/26 work plan. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused Chair von Huene from the meeting (6-0)
• Approved Cultural Commission regular minutes of Nov. 3, 2025 (6-0)
• No action taken on FY 2025/26 work plan
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will consider accepting the City's audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Silicon Valley Power financial statements for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. If approved, the reports will be forwarded to the full City Council for action at the December 9, 2025 meeting. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes from September 22, 2025 Audit Committee meeting
• Receive and accept draft City of Santa Clara Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for FY ended June 30, 2025
• Receive and accept audited Silicon Valley Power (SVP) financial statements for FY ended June 30, 2025
• Recommend forwarding both reports to full City Council for action at December 9, 2025 meeting

Station Area Task Force

The Station Area Task Force will consider approving minutes from August and September meetings, receive an overview of State Bill 79, and discuss updates from the October 8 Planning Commission meeting on the Station Area Specific Plan. A separate item covers the BART Phase II surface parking lot, though no staff recommendation is provided for either the SB 79 overview or the parking lot item.

• Approve meeting minutes from August 21, 2025 and September 18, 2025
• Overview of State Bill 79 (SB 79) — no staff recommendation
• Update on the October 8, 2025 Planning Commission meeting regarding the Station Area Specific Plan
• Discussion of BART Phase II surface parking lot — no staff recommendation

Development Review Hearing

The Santa Clara City Council will vote on whether the proposed 142 residential units and associated improvements at 1400 Coleman Avenue meet the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration. The meeting also includes approval of the October 15 meeting minutes and several smaller architectural reviews for accessory dwelling units and a new single‑family home. All projects are subject to CEQA exemptions or conditions as noted in the agenda.

• Approve Development Review Hearing minutes from October 15, 2025 (Item 1).
• Determine consistency and approve architectural review for 142 residential units at 1400 Coleman Avenue (Item 2).
• Approve a 939‑sq‑ft second‑story accessory dwelling unit addition at 749 Clara Vista Avenue (Item 3).
• Approve an 800‑sq‑ft two‑story accessory dwelling unit with balcony at 4939 Avenida De Los Arboles (Item 4).
• Approve demolition of existing building and construction of a 2,282‑sq‑ft two‑story residence at 3037 Harding Avenue (Item 5).

Charter Review Committee

The Santa Clara Charter Review Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, receive reports from subcommittees, and discuss the scheduling of future meetings and a staff presentation on charter modification processes.

• Approval of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reports from Ad Hoc Subcommittees
• Discussion on scheduling future subcommittee meetings
• Staff presentation on charter language and modification processes
• Scheduling of December 17, 2025 and May 20, 2026 meetings at Central Library

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

The City Council will hold study sessions on the Vision Zero traffic safety plan and pedestrian access on county expressways, followed by a regular meeting with a consent calendar that includes multiple large contracts. Key items include a $15 million aggregate for as-needed engineering support services, a $2.9 million electrification rebate program, a $1.6 million GIS upgrade for Silicon Valley Power, and a Mills Act contract for a historic property. A proposed six-unit housing development at 4503 Cheeney Street is continued to December 16.

• Study session on draft Vision Zero Plan for traffic safety
• Continuation of public hearing for 6-unit housing development at 4503 Cheeney Street to Dec 16
• Agreement with TRC Solutions for electrification rebates up to $2,935,500
• Contract with Utility Data Contractors for GIS upgrade up to $1,596,900
• Award of as-needed engineering support contracts with aggregate max of $15 million

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will vote on its October 14, 2025 minutes and then discuss and take action on its FY 2025/26 Work Plan & Goals. Public comments are accepted on any matter not on the agenda. The meeting also includes staff and commissioner reports.

• Approve minutes of the October 14, 2025 Youth Commission meeting
• Discuss and take action on Youth Commission FY 2025/26 Work Plan & Goals

The commission unanimously approved the Youth Commission minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the November 18, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously at 6:25 p.m. No other actions were decided.

• Approved October 14, 2025 Youth Commission minutes (15-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 p.m. (15-0)

Senior Advisory Commission

The Santa Clara Senior Advisory Commission will review prior meeting minutes, discuss goals for the upcoming fiscal year, and elect a Vice Chair. The meeting will be held in-person at the Senior Center and streamed online.

• Review and approve minutes from October 20, 2025
• Develop work plan goals and activities for FY 2025/26
• Elect a Vice Chair for the FY 2025/26 term

The commission approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes. They adopted the Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2025/26. Commissioners elected Kris Kapadia as Vice Chair for the FY 2025/26 term. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adopted FY 2025/26 work plan goals and activities (4-0)
• Elected Commissioner Kapadia as Vice Chair for FY 2025/26 (4-0)
• Excused absent Commissioner Selden (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 p.m. (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Santa Clara Civil Service Commission will consider several routine items, including approval of the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and filing a status report dated October 31, 2025. It will also discuss an informational presentation on rules and procedures. The body will decide whether to abolish the eligible list for the Associate Engineer (Civil) position (Job Code 321) and whether to change the Jail Service Officer examination weighting to a 100% oral format.

• Approve the Civil Service Commission meeting minutes of September 11, 2025 (Agenda item 1a).
• Note and file the Current Status and Requisition Report dated October 31, 2025 (Agenda item 1b).
• Abolish the eligible list for Associate Engineer (Civil) (Job Code 321) (Agenda item 2).
• Modify the Jail Service Officer (Job Code 353) examination weighting to 100% oral examination (Agenda item 3).
• Informational presentation to the commission regarding rules and procedures (Agenda item 4).

Deferred Compensation Committee

The Deferred Compensation Committee will consider several recommendations from its Fiduciary Consulting Group, including changing the watch status of two funds, replacing the Vanguard International Value Fund with one of three alternatives, adding foreign securities to the self-directed brokerage account, and possibly renaming the committee and expanding its role due to a new IRS 401(a) plan. Informational reports on third-quarter 2025 plan performance will also be presented.

• Approve minutes from August 14, 2025 meeting
• Remove DFA US Large Cap Value Fund from watch status and add Vanguard International Growth Fund to watch status
• Replace Vanguard International Value Fund with one of three: Hartford International Value, DFA International All-World, or Dodge & Cox International Stock
• Add foreign securities to the Self-Directed Brokerage Account
• Discussion and possible action to recommend renaming the committee and expanding its role due to adoption of an IRS 401(a) plan

Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment to the Open Space Element. Staff recommends the Commission forward the item to the City Council for adoption.

• Public Hearing: General Plan Amendment to Open Space Element
• Study Session on Draft Citywide Objective Design Standards
• Approval of October 8, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of Board and Commission Dinner Recognition Event
• Planning Commission Budget Update

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider recommending that the City Council adopt definitions and priorities for aquatic facility use. The body will also consider recommending amendments to the FY 2025/26 Municipal Fee Schedule and adjustments through FY 2028/29.

• Proposed definitions for Aquatic Facility Use Categories
• Proposed priorities of Aquatics Facility Use
• Proposed amendment to the FY 2025/26 Municipal Fee Schedule and adjustments through FY 2028/29
• Status update on FY 2025/26 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Goals

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

The Santa Clara City Council will convene in a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and negotiate with labor representatives. The meeting will be held in-person at City Hall and virtually.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators (City Council)
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation
• Public comment period before closed session begins
• Meeting adjourns to closed session in Council Conference Room

Historical & Landmarks Commission

The Historical & Landmarks Commission will approve the minutes from its October 2, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will hear a recap of the CPF Conference held in May 2025. The commission will discuss a potential landmark designation for the Tiburcio Vásquez gravesite. Subcommittee reports and board/committee lead assignments will also be presented.

• Approve meeting minutes from October 2, 2025 (Item 1)
• Recap of CPF Conference – May 2025 (Item 2)
• Potential landmark designation for Tiburcio Vásquez gravesite (Item 3)
• Outreach Subcommittee reporting (20 minutes)
• Board/Committee lead and alternate assignments

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

The City Council will discuss and vote on a consent calendar item awarding a $1.7 million contract to WeHOPE for street outreach and homeless shelter services. The regular meeting includes a public hearing to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and an ordinance to defer park in-lieu fees for residential developments. A closed session will address litigation in Price v. City of Santa Clara. The agenda also features proclamations for Native American Heritage Month and Sikh Awareness Month.

• Award agreement with WeHOPE for street outreach and homeless services, up to $1,702,326
• Approve updated schematic design for a public park at 3905 Freedom Circle
• Public hearing to adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code (Ordinance No. 2081)
• Ordinance to defer park in-lieu fees for residential developments to certificate of occupancy
• Resolution to establish a Stadium Neighborhood Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee

Cultural Commission

The Santa Clara Cultural Commission will approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss its work plan and activities for the fiscal year 2025/26. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format at the Santa Clara Senior Center.

• Approve Cultural Commission Regular Minutes of October 6, 2025
• Discuss and potentially take action on Cultural Commission Work Plan and Activities for FY 2025/26

The Cultural Commission approved the October 6 meeting minutes (6‑0). A motion excused Vice‑Chair Diaz from the meeting (6‑0). The commission accepted the sub‑committee’s proposal for Commemorative Months and Cultural Celebrations for FY 2025/26 (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM (6‑0).

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Excused Vice‑Chair Candida Diaz from the meeting (6-0)
• Accepted proposal for Commemorative Months and Cultural Celebrations (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:03 PM (6-0)

Economic Development & Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc)

The Economic Development & Marketing Committee will meet to discuss and provide direction on the Citywide 2026 Economic Development & Community Engagement Plan. The meeting will also include the approval of the October 6, 2025 minutes.

• Approval of October 6, 2025 Economic Development & Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc) Minutes
• Discussion and direction on the Citywide 2026 Economic Development & Community Engagement Plan

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its August 25, 2025 meeting and receive several informational updates. It will consider two action items: a recommendation for the City Council to adopt the Santa Clara Vision Zero Action Plan and a proposal to dissolve current BPAC subcommittees and create new ones. Additional reports include updates from Police, Public Works, and various bicycle and pedestrian programs.

• Approve Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting minutes of August 25, 2025 (Agenda item 3A).
• Recommend City Council adopt the Santa Clara Vision Zero Action Plan (Agenda item 5A).
• Dissolve current BPAC subcommittees and create new subcommittees as requested (Agenda item 5B).
• Public Works verbal update (Agenda item 6A).
• Complete Streets review for the 2026 Annual Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project (Agenda item 6B).

Neighborhood-University Relations Committee

The Neighborhood-University Relations Committee will meet in a hybrid format to approve the 2026 meeting calendar and receive updates from the Community Development Department, Santa Clara University, and the Police Department.

• Approve 2026 Neighborhood University Relations Committee Calendar
• Receive updates from Community Development Department, Santa Clara University, and Police Department
• Approve NURC Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2025 Special Meeting
• Introductory Meeting of the Restructured Neighborhood University Relations Committee
• Note and file staff report on Community Engagement Activities in Planning for 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider approving a schematic design for a new park at 3905 Freedom Circle and recommending amendments to aquatic facility use categories and the municipal fee schedule through 2028/29. The body will also approve its own meeting calendar for 2026.

• Approve schematic design for New Public Park at 3905 Freedom Circle
• Recommend amendments to FY 2025/26 Municipal Fee Schedule through FY 2028/29
• Recommend 2026 calendar of meetings for the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Approve definitions for Aquatic Facility Use Categories and Priorities of Use
• Approve Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of the August 18, 2025, Meeting

The commission approved the minutes of the August 18, 2025 meeting and recommended the City Council adopt the 2026 meeting calendar. It also recommended the council approve the revised schematic design for the new public park at 3905 Freedom Circle, adding a condition for improved parking signage. The commission nominated Wanda Buck as the 2025 Honorary Holiday Tree Lighter and postponed the aquatic facility use definitions and fee‑schedule amendment to the next month.

• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting calendar (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve revised schematic design for new public park at 3905 Freedom Circle, with improved parking signage (6-0)
• Recommended Wanda Buck as 2025 Honorary Holiday Tree Lighter (6-0)
• Continued aquatic facility use definitions and fee‑schedule amendment to next month (6-0)

Senior Advisory Commission

The Senior Advisory Commission will approve the minutes from its August 18, 2025 meeting and consider a recommendation to adopt a 2026 meeting calendar. It will elect a Chair and Vice Chair to serve for the FY 2025/26 term. The body will also discuss its work‑plan goals and activities for FY 2025/26 and review meeting procedures, the Brown Act, and the Public Records Act.

• Approve Senior Advisory Commission minutes of August 18, 2025 (Agenda item 1.A).
• Recommend adoption of the 2026 Senior Advisory Commission meeting calendar (Agenda item 1.B).
• Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2025/26 (Agenda item 3).
• Discuss and develop work‑plan goals and activities for FY 2025/26 (Agenda item 4).
• Review meeting procedures, the Brown Act, and the Public Records Act (Agenda item 2).

The Senior Advisory Commission approved the consent calendar and the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. Commissioners elected Rick Andrews as Chair with a 4‑0‑2 vote and postponed the Vice‑Chair election to the November meeting. The meeting was adjourned with a 4‑0‑2 vote.

• Approved the Consent Calendar (no vote recorded)
• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes, 4-0-2 vote
• Elected Rick Andrews as Chair, 4-0-2 vote
• Motion to continue Vice‑Chair vote to November meeting, 4-0-2 vote
• Adjourned the meeting, 4-0-2 vote

Station Area Task Force

The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, consent calendar, public presentations, general business, staff report, commissioners report, and adjournment. No specific decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed. This meeting appears to be a routine business session with no substantive items for action.

Downtown Community Task Force

The Downtown Community Task Force will hold a discussion on the Community Benefits Program tied to the Downtown Precise Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for introduction and conversation only.

• Introduction and discussion on the Community Benefits Program for the Downtown Precise Plan

Development Review Hearing

The Development Review Hearing will consider two residential architectural review applications. One project at 2655 Bonnie Drive reconfigures interior space to add a fifth bathroom and enlarge living areas. The other at 1783 Berna Street proposes an 870-square-foot first-floor addition and a 904-square-foot second-floor addition, creating a 3,245-square-foot two-story home. Both projects are found categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Architectural review for interior remodel at 2655 Bonnie Drive: reconfiguration to add a fifth bathroom, walk-in closets, and enlarge living areas in existing 2,234 sq ft one-story residence
• Architectural review for two-story addition at 1783 Berna Street: 870 sq ft first-floor addition and 904 sq ft second-floor addition to existing one-story residence, resulting in 3,245 sq ft two-story home
• Both projects determined to be categorically exempt from CEQA (Class 1 for Bonnie Drive, Class 3 for Berna Street)
• Meeting also includes consent calendar to approve minutes from October 1, 2025 special meeting
• Public comment may be submitted by email before noon on meeting day

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the FY 2025/26 term, approve minutes from September 16, 2025, adopt a calendar of meetings for 2026, and discuss and take action on the FY 2025/26 Work Plan & Goals. The meeting also includes public presentations and commissioner reports.

• Elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the FY 2025/26 Youth Commission term
• Approve minutes of the September 16, 2025, Youth Commission meeting
• Adopt the Youth Commission Calendar of Meetings for 2026 and recommend to City Council
• Discuss and take action on the Youth Commission FY 2025/26 Work Plan & Goals

The Youth Commission elected Commissioner Martin as Chair and Commissioner Gaidhani as Vice Chair for FY 2025/26. The commission also approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes, adopted the 2026 meeting calendar, and approved the FY 2025/26 Work Plan and Goals. All motions carried with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Elected Commissioner Martin as Chair (motion carried, 11 aye)
• Elected Commissioner Gaidhani as Vice Chair (motion carried, 11 aye)
• Approved September 16, 2025 Youth Commission minutes (motion carried, 11 aye)
• Adopted 2026 Youth Commission meeting calendar (motion carried, 11 aye)
• Approved FY 2025/26 Work Plan and Goals (motion carried, 11 aye)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve routine items such as the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the 2026 meeting calendar. It will hold a public hearing on a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a rezoning amendment to permit natural‑gas stove appliances in 22 all‑electric single‑family homes at 1957 Pruneridge Avenue. A second public hearing will consider a vesting tentative map for a six‑unit common‑interest development at 4503 Cheeney Street, with a request for CEQA categorical exemption. The meeting will also include a study session on the Santa Clara Station Area Specific Plan.

• Approve Planning Commission meeting minutes from September 10, 2025
• Approve the 2026 Planning Commission calendar of meetings
• Public hearing on Mitigated Negative Declaration and rezoning amendment to allow natural‑gas stoves at 1957 Pruneridge Avenue (22 detached single‑family residences)
• Public hearing on vesting tentative map for six single‑family units at 4503 Cheeney Street, seeking CEQA categorical exemption
• Study session on the Santa Clara Station Area Specific Plan

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will first approve the minutes from its August 4, 2025 meeting. It will then approve the calendar of commission meetings for 2026 and recommend it to the City Council. Finally, the commission will discuss and may take action on its work plan and activities for fiscal year 2025‑26.

• Approve Cultural Commission regular minutes of August 4, 2025
• Approve 2026 Cultural Commission meeting calendar and recommend to City Council
• Discuss and potentially adopt Cultural Commission work plan for FY 2025/26

The commission unanimously approved the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the 2026 Cultural Commission meeting calendar and the Halloween Home Decorating Contest rules and program. All motions were passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Cultural Commission meeting calendar (5-0)
• Approved Halloween Home Decorating Contest rules and program (5-0)
• Excused Commissioners Pontious and Garg from the meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:09 PM (5-0)

Historical & Landmarks Commission

The Historical & Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed Mills Act Contract for the property at 1458 Lexington Street. Staff recommends approving the 10-year Restoration and Maintenance Plan and finding the project exempt from CEQA. The commission will also vote on meeting minutes from September 4, 2025, and adopt the 2026 calendar of meetings.

• Public hearing on Mills Act Contract (PLN25-00350) for 1458 Lexington Street
• Approve minutes of the September 4, 2025 meeting
• Approve the 2026 calendar of meetings
• Staff report on training and travel requests
• Appointment of board/committee leads and alternates

Development Review Hearing

The Development Review Hearing will hold a public hearing and consider approval of the Architectural Review for NVIDIA Phase 3, which includes construction of a 345,475 square-foot office building, a 2,737-space parking structure, a pedestrian bridge over San Tomas Aquino Creek, and other site improvements at 2400 Condensa Street. The agenda also includes approving meeting minutes from September 17, 2025, and public presentations on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on Architectural Review (PLN25-00240) for NVIDIA Phase 3: 345,475 sq ft office building, 2,737-space parking structure, pedestrian bridge at 2400 Condensa Street
• Consideration of addendum to the San Tomas Business Park Campus Project EIR
• Consent calendar: approval of Development Review Hearing minutes from September 17, 2025
• Public presentations for items not on the agenda

Station Area Task Force

The Station Area Task Force will meet to review changes to the Preferred Plan. The body will also consider approving meeting minutes from July 17 and August 21, 2025.

• Review of changes to the Preferred Plan
• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Development Review Hearing

The Development Review Hearing will decide on four residential projects, including additions to two homes on the Historic Resource Inventory and full demolitions and reconstructions of two others. Each item includes a public hearing and a recommendation for CEQA exemption. The board will also approve meeting minutes from August 20, 2025.

• Public hearing on a 441 sq ft first-floor and 818 sq ft basement addition at 4120 Bassett Street (historic resource, continued from August 20)
• Public hearing on demolition and reconstruction of a 1,809 sq ft single-story home at 1252 Cabrillo Avenue
• Public hearing on demolition of existing residence and construction of a 1,645 sq ft home with garage at 2495 Painted Rock
• Public hearing on a 456 sq ft first-floor addition to a historic resource home at 834 Main Street
• Consent calendar: Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Youth Commission

The Santa Clara Youth Commission will approve the minutes from its May 13, 2025 meeting and discuss the activities and goals for the fiscal year 2025/26 work plan.

• Approve Youth Commission Minutes of May 13, 2025
• Discuss FY 2025/26 Work Plan & Goals

The Youth Commission approved the minutes from its May 13, 2025 meeting with a 13‑0 vote. The same vote excused Commissioners Vemu and Suresh from the September 16, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:51 p.m. with unanimous approval.

• Approved Youth Commission minutes of May 13, 2025 (13‑0)
• Excused Commissioners Vemu and Suresh from the meeting (13‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 p.m. (13‑0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will approve the minutes from its August 14, 2025 meeting and file the Current Status and Requisition Report dated August 31, 2025. It will vote to modify the class specification for the Electric Utility Programmer Analyst (Job Code 440) and retitle the position to Electric Utility Information Systems Specialist. Commissioners will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the July 2025‑June 2026 term, and set the commission and Board of Review meeting dates for 2026.

• Approve Civil Service Commission meeting minutes of August 14, 2025 (Agenda item 1.a).
• Note and file the Current Status and Requisition Report dated August 31, 2025 (Agenda item 1.b).
• Approve modification and retitle of Electric Utility Programmer Analyst (Job Code 440) to Electric Utility Information Systems Specialist (Job Code 440) (Agenda item 2).
• Elect Civil Service Commission Chair and Vice Chair for the July 10, 2025 – June 30, 2026 term (Agenda item 3).
• Approve Civil Service Commission meeting and Board of Review dates for 2026 (Agenda item 4).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a new unmanned AT&T telecommunication facility with rooftop antennas and ground equipment at 2600 Great America Way, which is recommended for approval. The commission will also conduct a study session on due process and meeting procedures, and receive reports including a budget update.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit (PLN25-00131) for new AT&T telecom facility at 2600 Great America Way
• Study session on due process and meeting procedures
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from August 13, 2025
• Planning Commission budget update
• Upcoming agenda items and City Council actions

Historical & Landmarks Commission

The Historical & Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed addition to a residence on the Historic Resource Inventory. The body will also review a Mills Act audit and elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Public hearing for a 465 square foot first floor addition at 834 Main Street (PLN25-00116)
• Report on the completion of the 2024–2025 Mills Act Audit
• Election of Historical and Landmarks Commission Chair and Vice Chair

Bond Compliance Oversight Committee

The Bond Compliance Oversight Committee will approve the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting, select a chair and vice‑chair, and vote to confirm that the Phase 1 proposed project list is consistent with the voter‑approved Measure I expenditure plan. Written public comments may be submitted by email before 10 a.m. the day prior, but will not be read aloud. The agenda also includes staff and member reports before adjournment.

• Approve June 4, 2025 Bond Compliance Oversight Committee meeting minutes (Agenda item 1.A).
• Select and appoint the Committee Chair and Vice‑Chair (Agenda item 2).
• Review and confirm Phase 1 Proposed Project List aligns with Measure I expenditure plan (Agenda item 3).

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will vote to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025‑26 fiscal year. It will also approve the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting and adopt the 2026 meeting calendar. Additional items include verbal updates from Police and Public Works and several informational reports on projects and subcommittees.

• Election of a Chair and Vice Chair of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for FY 2025/26 (Agenda item 2A, code 25‑489)
• Approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 23, 2025 (Agenda item 4A, code 25‑795)
• Adopt the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee calendar of meetings for 2026 (Agenda item 4B, code 25‑796)
• Police verbal update (Agenda item 5A, code 25‑797)
• Wayfinding & install way‑finding signs (Agenda item 7C, code 25‑801)

Station Area Task Force

The Station Area Task Force will review the Station Plaza with VTA and discuss next steps for design guidelines and standards. The body will also elect a Vice Chair.

• Review of the Station Plaza with VTA and Design Guidelines/Standards
• Election of a Station Area Task Vice Chair
• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Development Review Hearing

The Development Review Hearing will consider several architectural reviews for new housing and home expansions. This includes the potential approval of multi-unit residential projects and modifications to existing single-family homes.

• Proposed demolition of a home to build eight semi-attached residences at 2303 Gianera Street
• Proposed construction of nine two-story townhouses at 4249 Cheeney Street
• Architectural review for a new 4,007 square foot residence and ADU at 271 Madrone Avenue
• Proposed additions to residences at 3015 Machado Ave, 4120 Bassett Street, and 3109 Alexander Avenue
• Withdrawal of an architectural review application for 2121 Nobili Avenue

Senior Advisory Commission

The Senior Advisory Commission will review the Parks & Recreation Department overview and a presentation on the Senior Center Health & Wellness Program. The meeting will also include the approval of prior commission minutes.

• Approve Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of February 10, 2025
• Receive Parks & Recreation Department Overview Presentation
• Receive Presentation on Senior Center Health & Wellness Program

The Senior Advisory Commission unanimously approved the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission received a Parks & Recreation Department overview and a Senior Center Health & Wellness program presentation, with no further action taken. The meeting was adjourned unanimously in honor of former Commissioner Grant McCauley.

• Approved February 10, 2025 Senior Advisory Commission minutes (5-0)
• Received Parks & Recreation Department overview presentation (no vote recorded)
• Received Senior Center Health & Wellness program presentation (no action)
• Adjourned meeting in honor of former Commissioner Grant McCauley (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to review progress and develop goals and activities for the FY 2025/26 Work Plan. The body will also consider approving minutes from the July 14, 2025, meeting.

• Discussion and development of FY 2025/26 Work Plan Goals and Activities
• Action on the July 14, 2025, meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. Commissioners voted to excuse Commissioner Edward A. Souza from this meeting. The meeting was adjourned with a motion to reconvene on October 20, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Excused Commissioner Edward A. Souza from this meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting until Oct 20, 2025 (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to modify class specifications for library roles and update examination weighting plans for utility and HR technicians. The body will also discuss its FY 2025-2026 workplan and elect its Chair and Vice Chair.

• Modify class specifications for Library Assistant I (526), Library Assistant II (528), and Senior Library Assistant (754)
• Change Electric Utility Generation Technician (431) exam to 100% oral examination and qualifying supplemental
• Change Human Resources Technician (508) exam to 100% oral examination and qualifying supplemental
• Approval of the Civil Service Commission Workplan for FY 2025-2026
• Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair for the term ending June 30, 2026

Deferred Compensation Committee

The Deferred Compensation Committee will consider recommending that the City continue its contract with Fiduciary Consulting Group for the 457(b) plan and also contract for services related to a potential 401(a) plan. The committee will also discuss expanding its role following its prior recommendation for a 401(a) plan. Several informational reports on plan performance and manager searches are on the agenda, with no action required.

• Action to recommend continuing contract with Fiduciary Consulting Group for 457(b) plan (Item 2F)
• Action to recommend contracting with Fiduciary Consulting Group and third-party contractors for 457(b) and 401(a) plans (Item 2G)
• Discussion on expansion and clarification of committee role related to 401(a) plan (Item 2E)
• Informational report on Q2 2025 plan performance from Nationwide (Item 2A)
• Informational report on international value manager search for SDBA (Item 2C)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a major project to rezone 1400 Coleman Avenue from commercial to high-density residential for 142 townhouse units. Other items include an 11-townhouse subdivision at 1530/1540 Pomeroy Avenue, a variance for a fence at 572 Woodhams Road, and a conditional use permit for a digital LED billboard at 1700 Duane Avenue. The consent calendar includes a resolution to deny a modification to a conditional use permit for a Subaru dealership at 3225 Stevens Creek Boulevard.

• Public hearing on 142 townhouse units at 1400 Coleman Avenue, including a general plan amendment, rezone from CR to R4, and vesting tentative subdivision map
• Public hearing on 11 townhouse condominium subdivision at 1530/1540 Pomeroy Avenue (PLN25-00225)
• Continued public hearing on variance to allow a six-foot fence within setbacks at 572 Woodhams Road, staff recommends denial
• Continued public hearing on conditional use permit for a single-sided digital LED billboard at 1700 Duane Avenue, including a relocation agreement and minor modification to spacing rules
• Consent calendar action to adopt resolution denying modification of existing conditional use permit for solid waste collection changes at Subaru dealership, 3225 Stevens Creek Boulevard

Historical & Landmarks Commission

The Santa Clara Historical & Landmarks Commission will consider three agenda items: approval of the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes, a public hearing recommendation on a Significant Property Alteration (PLN25-00300) for a residence at 4120 Bassett Street, and the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair. Staff will present a training and travel request and a workplan, and commissioners will give subcommittee reports. The meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM, hybrid in person and via Zoom.

• Approve Historical & Landmarks Commission meeting minutes from June 5, 2025 (Agenda Item 1).
• Public hearing recommendation on Significant Property Alteration (PLN25-00300) for a 441‑sq‑ft first‑floor and 818‑sq‑ft basement addition to the residence at 4120 Bassett St. (Agenda Item 2).
• Election of Historical & Landmarks Commission Chair and Vice Chair (Agenda Item 3).
• Staff report covering a training and travel request and the commission workplan.
• Commissioners report including subcommittee updates.

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action on its work plan and activities for fiscal year 2025/26. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from July 7, 2025.

• Discussion and potential action on FY 2025/26 work plan and activities
• Approval of July 7, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Cultural Commission approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes after an amendment recorded Commissioner Pontious as excused. Commissioners voted to reallocate up to $500 from the Public Art Reception budget to produce three street banners for the Nebula Rider project. They also approved changing goal 3 of the FY 2025/26 work plan to specify identifying a space for commemorative month celebrations.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved reallocation of up to $500 for three Nebula Rider street banners (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved revision of work‑plan goal 3 wording (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Senior Advisory Commission

The Senior Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes from February 10, 2025, and receive informational presentations. Items include a new commissioner orientation and a Parks & Recreation Department overview. No binding decisions are expected beyond the consent calendar.

• Approve Senior Advisory Commission minutes of February 10, 2025
• Receive New Commission Orientation (discussion only)
• Receive Parks & Recreation Department Overview presentation

The Senior Advisory Commission meeting on July 21, 2025 did not achieve a quorum, so no official actions were taken. Items on the agenda, such as approving the February 10, 2025 minutes and receiving presentations, were not voted on. The meeting was adjourned without any decisions.

Station Area Task Force

The Station Area Task Force will hear a presentation on the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project update, and review the Urban Design, Streetscape, and Open Space Standards for the Station Area Specific Plan. No staff recommendations are provided for either item. The consent calendar includes approval of the June 19, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Presentation on BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project update
• Review of Urban Design, Streetscape, and Open Space Standards for the Station Area Specific Plan
• Approval of June 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its June 9, 2025 meeting. It will consider a recommendation for the City Council to approve the schematic design of a new public park at 2518 Mission College Boulevard. Commissioners will also discuss progress on the FY 2025/26 work‑plan goals. A public presentation slot is reserved for unscheduled remarks.

• Approve Parks & Recreation Commission minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting (Agenda item 1).
• Recommend City Council approve the proposed schematic design for a new public park at 2518 Mission College Blvd (Agenda item 2).
• Status update and discussion of FY 2025/26 Parks & Recreation work‑plan goals (Agenda item 3).
• Public presentations reserved for unscheduled remarks (agenda item).

The commission approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. Commissioners Rickets and Caldwell were excused from the July 14 meeting. The commission approved a recommendation that the City Council approve the schematic design for a new public park at 2518 Mission College Boulevard. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

• Approved June 9, 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission minutes (5-0)
• Excused Commissioners Brittany Ricketts and Dana Caldwell from the meeting (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for City Council to approve schematic design for new park at 2518 Mission College Blvd (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider routine consent items, including approval of the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes and filing a status report. It will then vote on three proposals to modify class specifications for Library Assistant I, II and Senior positions, for an Electric Utility Network Administrator, and to change the examination weighting for the Human Resources Technician role.

• Approve the Civil Service Commission meeting minutes of April 10, 2025 (Consent Calendar).
• Note and file the Current Status and Requisition Report dated June 30, 2025.
• Approve modified class specifications for Library Assistant I (Job Code 526), Library Assistant II (Job Code 528) and Senior Library Assistant (Job Code 754).
• Approve modified class specifications for Electric Utility Network Administrator (Job Code 436).
• Approve changing the Human Resources Technician (Job Code 508) examination weighting to 100% oral examination with an ongoing qualifying supplemental.

Development Review Hearing

The Santa Clara Development Review Hearing will consider approving two residential projects: a prefabricated steel building on De La Cruz Boulevard and a new two-story home on Hilmar Street. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and continue a review for a home addition on Nobili Avenue.

• Approve minutes from June 18, 2025 meeting
• Continue review of 3,151 sq. ft. home addition at 2121 Nobili Avenue
• Public hearing: Approve 11,100 sq. ft. steel building at 2290 De La Cruz Boulevard
• Public hearing: Approve 2,274 sq. ft. home demolition and construction at 520 Hilmar Street

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will discuss and potentially take action on its work plan and activities for fiscal year 2025/26. The body will also consider appointing a commissioner to the Station Area Task Force following a request from the Community Development Department.

• Appointment of a commissioner to the Station Area Task Force
• Discussion and potential action on the FY 2025/26 work plan and activities
• Approval of June 2, 2025 meeting minutes

The Cultural Commission approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes. They excused Commissioner Roy from the July 7 meeting. The commission recommended Commissioner Garg to serve on the Station Area Task Force. The FY 2025/26 work plan was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Excused Commissioner Roy from meeting (5-0)
• Recommended Commissioner Garg to serve on Station Area Task Force (5-0)
• Discussed FY 2025/26 work plan – no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will select one member to serve on the Station Area Task Force. The consent calendar includes approval of March 2025 meeting minutes. Reports cover the Creek Trail Network expansion, Vision Zero priority project list, Complete Streets review for De La Cruz, Lick Mill, and Scott Boulevards, and bicycle parking and security.

• Select one BPAC member to serve on the Station Area Task Force
• Approve meeting minutes of March 24, 2025
• Receive update on Santa Clara Vision Zero Priority Project List and Draft Plan
• Review Complete Streets for De La Cruz, Lick Mill, and Scott Boulevard Bicycle Project
• Discussion of Creek Trail Network Expansion Master Plan stakeholder coordination

Station Area Task Force

The Station Area Task Force will review the Preferred Development Alternative for the Station Area Specific Plan, with no staff recommendation. They will also consider approving the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Preferred Development Alternative for Station Area Specific Plan (no staff recommendation)
• Public presentations on non-agenda items

Americans with Disabilities Act Committee

The committee will consider approving the February 15, 2024 meeting minutes and receive several verbal updates. Items include the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Update, as well as updates from Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Traffic Engineering, and Levi's Stadium.

• Approve minutes from February 15, 2024 (Consent Calendar)
• Discuss ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Update (Item 5.A)
• Verbal update from Public Works (Item 5.B)
• Verbal update from Parks & Recreation (Item 5.C)
• Verbal updates from Traffic Engineering and Levi's Stadium (Items 5.D, 5.E)

Development Review Hearing

The Development Review Hearing will hold public hearings and decide on five architectural review applications for single-family home additions and demolitions at specific Santa Clara addresses. All projects are proposed to be exempt from CEQA. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• 668 sq ft second-floor addition at 1272 Blackfield Drive
• 425 sq ft first-floor and 1,250 sq ft second-floor additions at 2121 Nobili Avenue
• Demolition and 2,560 sq ft new single-story residence at 2165 Bray Avenue
• Demolition and 3,033 sq ft new single-story residence at 523 Flannery Street
• Demolition of 50% or more at 2475 Moraine Drive to construct 2,192 sq ft residence

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several residential projects and a large-scale development amendment. The body will also conduct a study session on El Camino Real Specific Plan revisions and elect its leadership.

• Cheeney Street Townhomes (4249 Cheeney Street): Proposed rezone from R1-6L to R2 and General Plan amendment
• 2303 Gianera Street: Proposed rezone to Planned Development for eight semi-attached single-family residences
• Related Santa Clara Project (5155 Stars and Stripes Drive): Proposed General Plan and zoning amendments to include light industrial uses
• 1700 Duane Avenue: Proposed continuance to August 13 for a digital LED billboard relocation
• Study session regarding El Camino Real Specific Plan Revisions

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will nominate and elect a Vice Chair for the upcoming fiscal year. The body will also receive a status update on the FY 2024/25 work plan goals.

• Election of Vice Chair for FY 2025/26
• Status update on FY 2024/25 work plan goals
• Approval of May 12, 2025, meeting minutes

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. Commissioners elected Vikas Gupta as Vice Chair for the FY 2025/26 term. A motion to excuse Chair Hai and Vice Chair Chu from the meeting was adopted, and the meeting was adjourned until July 14.

• Excused Chair Hai and Vice Chair Chu from the meeting (5-0)
• Approved May 12, 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission minutes (5-0)
• Elected Vikas Gupta as Vice Chair for FY 2025/26 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting until July 14, 2025 (5-0)

Historical & Landmarks Commission

The Historical & Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if proposed additions to a property at 642 Park Court will adversely affect nearby historic resources. The body will also review meeting minutes from April 3, 2025.

• Public hearing for a 987 sq ft first floor and 942 sq ft second story addition at 642 Park Court (PLN25-00049)
• Approval of April 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will consider approving minutes from the May 5 meeting, elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025/26 fiscal year, and discuss updates to the commission's work plan goals for both the current and upcoming fiscal years.

• Approve minutes from May 5, 2025 meeting
• Elect a Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2025/26
• Discuss and update work plan goals for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26

The Cultural Commission approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 6‑aye vote. Commissioners elected Debra von Huene as Chair and Candida Diaz as Vice‑Chair for FY 2025/26, each also receiving unanimous 6‑aye support. No other actions were taken; the work‑plan discussion was informational only.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑aye)
• Elected Debra von Huene as Chair for FY 2025/26 (6‑aye)
• Elected Candida Diaz as Vice‑Chair for FY 2025/26 (6‑aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to modify conditions of approval for a Subaru dealership to allow waste collection on Cecil Avenue. The body will also hold a study session on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and confirm its 2025/2026 workplan.

• Conditional Use Permit (PLN24-00392) for waste and recycling collection at 3225 Stevens Creek Boulevard
• Variance (PLN24-00514) for a six-foot wrought iron fence at 572 Woodhams Road (proposed continuance to August 13, 2025)
• Confirmation of Planning Commission Workplan for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
• CEQA information session presented by David J. Powers and Associates, Inc.
• Request for commissioners to attend the American Planning Association California Chapter Conference 2025

Development Review Hearing

The Development Review Hearing will consider several architectural reviews for residential projects. The body will decide on a large-scale residential development and several smaller home demolitions and constructions.

• Architectural Review for 1,792 residential units at 2518 Mission College Boulevard
• Demolition of two single-family homes for 11 townhouses at 1530 and 1540 Pomeroy
• Demolition of a residence for a 3,746 square foot home at 3705 Daniel Way
• Demolition of a commercial structure for a 2,598 square foot home and ADU at 1175 Lafayette Street
• Withdrawal of a Minor Use Permit for short-term rentals of up to 121 units at 2333 Calle del Mundo

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will consider approval of meeting minutes from April 8, 2025, and hold a discussion and possible action on their FY2024/25 Work Plan & Goals. The meeting includes public presentations and reports from staff and commissioners.

• Approve Youth Commission meeting minutes from April 8, 2025
• Discussion and possible action on Youth Commission FY2024/25 Work Plan & Goals

The commission voted 13‑0 to approve the Youth Commission meeting minutes from April 8, 2025. A motion to excuse Commissioners Samaira Mehta and Samarth Suresh from the May 13 meeting was carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m. by a 13‑0 vote.

• Approved April 8, 2025 Youth Commission minutes (13‑0)
• Excused Commissioners Samaira Mehta and Samarth Suresh from the meeting (13‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:22 p.m. (13‑0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes from April 14, hear public comment, and consider several items. They will review the proposed FY 2025/26 & FY 2026/27 biennial operating budget and provide feedback. The commission will also recommend on non-profit applications for volunteer support at the 2025 Art & Wine Festival, receive a status update on work plan goals, and elect a chair and vice chair for the next fiscal year.

• Approval of April 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recommendation on non-profit applications for volunteer support at 2025 Art & Wine Festival
• Review of FY 2025/26 & FY 2026/27 proposed biennial operating budget
• Status update on FY 2024/25 work plan goals
• Election of chair and vice chair for FY 2025/26

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission meeting set for May 8, 2025 was cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on June 12, 2025.

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will consider approving minutes from its April 7 meeting as part of the consent calendar. The main discussion item is a review and update of the Commission's work plan goals and objectives for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26. Public comment is also accepted.

• Approve minutes of April 7, 2025 (consent calendar)
• Discuss and update work plan goals and objectives for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26

Neighborhood-University Relations Committee

The Neighborhood-University Relations Committee will consider a staff report on the committee's restructuring process. The meeting also includes updates from the Planning Division, Santa Clara University, and the Police Department.

• Update on the restructure process for the Neighborhood University Relations Committee
• Community Development Department presentation on code enforcement activity
• Santa Clara University update
• Police Department update
• Approval of February 24, 2025 meeting minutes

Station Area Task Force

The Station Area Task Force will review and discuss the Draft Plan Alternatives Refinement for the Santa Clara Station Area, with no staff recommendation provided. The meeting also includes approval of February 20, 2025 meeting minutes and a staff report on the project schedule.

• Approve Station Area Task Force meeting minutes from February 20, 2025
• Review of Draft Plan Alternatives Refinement for Santa Clara Station Area (no staff recommendation)
• Staff report on status of project schedule
• Public comment period for matters not on the agenda
• Next regular meeting June 19, 2025; May 15, 2025 meeting canceled

Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will approve meeting minutes and consider several land‑use actions. Items include a conditional use permit and variances for expanding a service station at 2455 Lawrence Expressway, and a permit for a single‑sided digital LED billboard with a setback modification at 1700 Duane Avenue, along with a recommendation to the City Council on the billboard relocation agreement. The Commission will also recommend General Plan amendments for the Housing Element sites inventory and for removing certain focus areas, and will propose a zoning code cleanup and rezoning of TN‑zoned parcels to R6. A study session on mobile food vendors and a workplan discussion round out the agenda.

• Approve Planning Commission meeting minutes from March 19, 2025 (item 1.A).
• Approve a conditional use permit and variances to expand the service station at 2455 Lawrence Expressway, adding a 1,605‑sq‑ft convenience store and self‑service carwash (item 1.B).
• Approve a conditional use permit for a single‑sided digital LED billboard and a minor setback modification at 1700 Duane Avenue, and recommend council approval of the billboard relocation agreement (item 2).
• Recommend the City Council amend the General Plan Housing Element sites inventory for the 2023‑2031 period (item 3).
• Recommend the City Council adopt the Second Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance and rezone TN‑district properties to R6 (item 5).

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will receive presentations on the Creek Trail Network Expansion and the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The body will also review progress on current work plan goals and develop goals for FY 2025/26.

• Creek Trail Network Expansion Master Plan Project presentation
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan progress report
• FY 2024/25 Work Plan Goals status update
• Development of FY 2025/26 Work Plan Goals and Activities

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to decide on modifications to job class specifications and examination weighting for several city roles. The body will also consider abolishing an eligible list for a senior engineering position.

• Adjust examination weighting for Police Records Specialist I (Job Code 641) and II (Job Code 643)
• Modify class specifications for Senior Public Safety Dispatcher (Job Code 725) for 2025 and 2026
• Modify class specifications for Accounting Technician I (Job Code 216) and II (Job Code 217)
• Abolish the eligible list for Senior Civil Engineer (Job Code 322)
• Review and file the Current Status and Requisition Report dated March 31, 2025

Development Review Hearing

The Development Review Hearing will consider a Minor Use Permit for short-term rentals and several architectural reviews for residential and industrial projects. The body will decide on demolition, construction, and additions for multiple properties across the city.

• Minor Use Permit for short-term rental of up to 121 units at 2333 Calle del Mundo for two years
• Architectural Review for a 20,284 square-foot industrial building at 840, 868, & 870 Parker Street
• Architectural Review for a 4,726 square-foot residence at 3342 Allen Court
• Architectural Review for a 2,219 square-foot residence at 1964 Los Padres Boulevard
• Architectural Review for duplex additions at 3245 McKinley Drive

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will approve the minutes from its March 3, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will discuss and develop the commission’s work‑plan goals and activities for fiscal year 2025/26. They will also review and update the work‑plan goals and objectives for fiscal years 2024/25 and 2025/26. No other actions are scheduled beyond public presentations and standard disclosures.

• Approve Cultural Commission regular meeting minutes of March 3, 2025 (Agenda item 1).
• Discuss and develop Cultural Commission work‑plan goals and activities for FY 2025/26 (Agenda item 2).
• Discuss and update the commission’s work‑plan goals and objectives for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26 (Agenda item 3).
• Public presentations (reserved for unscheduled speakers, no action permitted).
• Adjournment and notice of next meeting on May 5, 2025.

Salary Setting Commission

The Salary Setting Commission will vote on a resolution to align the police chief's benefits with the Unit 9A MOU and increase the salary by 2.5% for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a proposal to delegate authority to approve current minutes to the chair.

• Resolution to set police chief benefits per Unit 9A MOU and increase salary 2.5% (effective July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027)
• Approve meeting minutes of March 31, 2025
• Delegate authority to approve April 7, 2025 minutes to the chair

Historical & Landmarks Commission

The Historical & Landmarks Commission will hold public hearings regarding architectural reviews for two residential constructions and a preservation agreement for one property. The body is determining if these projects impact the integrity of listed historic resources.

• Architectural Review for a 2,274 square-foot residence at 520 Hilmar Street
• Mills Act Contract and 10-Year Restoration Plan for 1111 Harrison Street
• Architectural Review for a 2,598 square-foot residence and ADU at 1175 Lafayette Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 3, 2024 and March 6, 2025
• Staff reports on budget update and training and travel requests

Salary Setting Commission

The Salary Setting Commission will discuss and possibly set the salary for the Police Chief position. Staff offers no recommendation, leaving the decision to the Commission. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Discussion and possible action to set salary for Police Chief (Job Code 141)
• Approve meeting minutes of March 24, 2025

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will consider approving the list of streets for the 2026 Annual Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project. The body will also review the Fiscal Year 2025-26 work plan and discuss Vision Zero strategies.

• Approval of bicycle facilities for the 2026 Annual Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 BPAC Work Plan
• Discussion of Santa Clara Vision Zero collision profiles and strategies
• Review of Daylighting Law AB 413
• Review of City Lane Width Standard implementation

Salary Setting Commission

The Salary Setting Commission will discuss and possibly set the salary for the Police Chief position (Job Code 141). The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible action to set salary for Police Chief (Job Code 141)
• Approval of Salary Setting Commission meeting minutes of March 17, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a General Plan Text Amendment for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Sites Inventory List and on a Conditional Use Permit and Variances for a service station expansion at 2455 Lawrence Expressway. The Commission will also discuss questions for a future study session on data centers. Consent calendar includes approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: recommendation on General Plan Text Amendment for 2023-2031 Housing Element Sites Inventory
• Public hearing: action on Conditional Use Permit and Variances for expansion of service station at 2455 Lawrence Expressway (1,605 sq ft convenience store and self-service carwash)
• Discussion on questions for future study session on data centers
• Consent Calendar: approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will vote on modifying the examination weighting plan for Police Records Specialist I and II to a qualifying written test and 100% oral exam. They will also consider abolishing the eligible list for Senior Civil Engineer and discuss the possible removal of a Salary Setting Commissioner, along with establishing a procedural rule for such removals. Consent items include approving previous meeting minutes and noting a status report.

• Action to adjust examination weighting for Police Records Specialist I and II to qualifying written and 100% oral exam on an ongoing basis
• Action to abolish the eligible list for Senior Civil Engineer
• Discussion and possible action on removal of a Salary Setting Commissioner and establishment of a procedural rule for removal
• Approval of Civil Service Commission meeting minutes from February 13, 2025
• Note and file Current Status and Requisition Report dated February 28, 2025

Development Review Hearing

The Development Review Hearing will consider three public‑hearing items that request architectural review approvals. Each item seeks categorical exemption from CEQA and approval to demolish existing residences and construct new homes at specific addresses. The board will also address procedural matters such as public participation guidelines and schedule the next meeting.

• Public Hearing: Architectural Review (PLN24-00587) – demolish a 1,092‑sq‑ft one‑story residence and build a new 3,511‑sq‑ft one‑story residence at 3140 Humbolt Avenue.
• Public Hearing: Architectural Review (PLN25-00008) – demolish an existing single‑family residence and construct a 2,591‑sq‑ft two‑story, five‑bedroom, five‑and‑½‑bathroom home with an attached two‑car garage at 1279 Las Palmas Drive.
• Public Hearing: Architectural Review (PLN24-00605) – construct a new 1,817‑sq‑ft three‑bedroom, two‑bathroom single‑story residence with an attached two‑car garage and ADU at 645 Jackson Street, within 200 ft of a historic resource.
• Consent Calendar: No consent items listed for this meeting.

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will consider approving the meeting minutes from February 11, 2025. Commissioners will discuss and may take action on the FY 2024/25 Work Plan and Goals. Public presentations are reserved for persons to address matters not on the agenda.

• Approve Youth Commission meeting minutes from February 11, 2025 (Agenda item 25-265)
• Discuss and possible action on FY 2024/25 Work Plan & Goals (Agenda item 25-267)
• Public presentations reserved for non‑agenda matters

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider recommending to the City Council updated definitions and priorities for field user categories, as well as fees for practice and game reservations on recreation fields and turf areas for the 2025/26 fee schedule. They will also review a land valuation appraisal report and proposed 2.3% adjustment to park improvement costs used to calculate parkland in-lieu fees for new residential development. Additionally, the commission will discuss and develop its work plan goals for FY 2025/26 and receive a status update on the current year's work plan.

• Recommend updated field user categories, priorities, and fees for Municipal Fee Schedule 2025/26
• Review land valuation appraisal report and propose 2.3% adjustment to Park Improvement Value for parkland in-lieu fees
• Discuss and develop FY 2025/26 Parks & Recreation Commission work plan goals
• Status update on FY 2024/25 work plan goals
• Approve minutes of February 10, 2025 meeting

Historical & Landmarks Commission

The Historical & Landmarks Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed construction projects near historic properties. The body will also approve meeting minutes and review a draft annual report.

• Public hearing on construction at 645 Jackson Street
• Public hearing on demolition and construction at 520 Hilmar Street
• Approval of October 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of 2023-2024 CLG Annual Report

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to approve the minutes from February 6, 2025, and to discuss and develop its work plan goals and objectives for FY 2025/26. The commission will also receive updates on current work plan goals for FY 2024/25 and 2025/26. No formal decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approve Cultural Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2025 (consent calendar)
• Discuss and develop Cultural Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2025/26
• Discuss and update Cultural Commission’s Work Plan Goals and Objectives for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26

Salary Setting Commission

The Salary Setting Commission will consider and possibly adopt a resolution increasing salaries for the mayor and city council members by approximately 10% over two fiscal years (July 2025 through June 2027). The commission also will review comparative data and set salaries for the city clerk and police chief. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Resolution to increase mayor and council member salaries by ~10% from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 (Item 2)
• Action to set salary for City Clerk (Job Code 063) based on comparative information (Item 3)
• Action to set salary for Police Chief (Job Code 141) based on comparative information (Item 4)
• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (Consent Calendar Item 1)

Salary Setting Commission

The Salary Setting Commission’s meeting scheduled for February 24, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The commission’s next regular meeting is set for March 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

Neighborhood-University Relations Committee

The Neighborhood-University Relations Committee will discuss a proposal to restructure its membership from its current composition to seven members: two City Councilmembers, two Santa Clara University staff, one neighborhood resident, one property owner representative, and one student, and recommend that the City Council take action. The committee will also receive updates on code enforcement activity from the Planning Division, a presentation from Santa Clara University, and a police department update. The meeting includes approval of December 2, 2024 minutes and public presentations.

• Discussion and direction on restructuring the committee to seven members with specified representation (Item 2.D, recommendation to City Council)
• Planning Division update on code enforcement activity (Item 2.A)
• Santa Clara University presentation (Item 2.B)
• Santa Clara Police Department update (Item 2.C)
• Approval of NURC Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2024 (Consent Calendar Item 1)

Station Area Task Force

The Station Area Task Force will review draft plan alternatives for the Santa Clara Station Area, with no staff recommendation. They will also consider approving meeting minutes from November 21, 2024, and receive a staff report on the project schedule.

• Approve meeting minutes from November 21, 2024
• Review draft plan alternatives for the Santa Clara Station Area
• Receive staff report on status of project schedule
• Public presentations on non-agenda items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone and approve a vesting tentative map for a 1,792-unit residential project at 2518 Mission College Boulevard, with associated general plan amendment and environmental impact report addendum. Commissioners will also consider updates to the city's public notification and outreach policy for planning applications, and recommend a general plan amendment incorporating the Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Additional items include approval of prior meeting minutes and discussion of the commission's workplan for fiscal year 2025/26.

• Public hearing on 1,792-unit residential project at 2518 Mission College Boulevard, including rezone from HO-RD to Planned Development, general plan text amendment, and vesting tentative subdivision map
• Update to City Council's Public Notification, Outreach & Engagement Policy for Planning Applications
• General Plan Amendment to incorporate Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and City's Local Annex into Safety Goals and Policies
• Planning Commission Workplan for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 (no staff recommendation)
• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (consent calendar)

Salary Setting Commission

The Salary Setting Commission will discuss and possibly set compensation for the positions of Mayor and Councilmember. They will also vote on approving the minutes from their February 10, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion and possible action to set compensation for Mayor and Councilmember
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 10, 2025 (consent calendar)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider approving modified class specifications for Police Training Coordinator and three Grounds Maintenance Worker positions, including new weighting plans for exams. The meeting also includes consent items to approve previous minutes and note a status report.

• Action to modify Police Training Coordinator (Job Code 648) class specification
• Action to modify Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Job Code 485) and add Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Job Code 485A)
• Action to modify Grounds Maintenance Worker II (Job Code 490) and add 490A, with weighting plan changed to 50% performance exam and 50% oral board exam
• Action to modify Grounds Maintenance Worker III (Job Code 495) and add 495A, with weighting plan changed to 100% oral board exam
• Approve meeting minutes of January 22, 2025 and note current status and requisition report

Deferred Compensation Committee

The Deferred Compensation Committee is reviewing the city's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The body will discuss plan performance, fund watch statuses, and the potential addition of options trading for self-directed accounts.

• Potential approval of options trading for self-directed accounts
• Adoption of the Investment Policy Statement (IPS) for the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Action to add Vanguard International Value Inv Fund to Watch Status
• Action to remove Sterling Capital Total Return Bond Fund, Hotchkis & Wiley High Yield Fund, and T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Fund from Watch Status
• Informational report on Fourth Quarter 2024 Plan Performance by Nationwide

Development Review Hearing

The Santa Clara Development Review Hearing will consider four public hearings to approve architectural reviews for residential additions and a new Starbucks drive-through. The body will also determine if projects are exempt from environmental review.

• Approve demolition of 7,266 sq ft commercial building for new Starbucks drive-through at 3575 Stevens Creek Boulevard
• Approve construction of 3,939 sq ft two-story residence with three-car garage at 807 Park Court
• Approve construction of 2,547 sq ft five-bedroom residence at 2485 Alvarado Drive
• Approve conversion of 15,772 sq ft office space to commercial use at 4880, 4980, & 4988 Great America Parkway
• Approve demolition of single-family residence and construction of 2,446 sq ft five-bedroom home at 970 Poplar Street

Senior Advisory Commission

The Senior Advisory Commission will vote to elect a Vice Chair for the remainder of FY 2024/25. Commissioners will review and approve the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. The commission will discuss subcommittee updates on the FY 2024/25 work plan and goals. A public‑presentation slot is reserved for comments not on the agenda.

• Election of Vice Chair for remaining FY 2024/25 term (Agenda item 2, ref 25-206)
• Review and approval of Senior Advisory Commission minutes of Jan 13 2025 (Agenda item 1, ref 25-116)
• Discussion of subcommittee updates on FY 2024/25 work plan and goals (Agenda item 3, ref 25-117)
• Public presentations reserved for unscheduled comments

Neighborhood-University Relations Committee

The Neighborhood-University Relations Committee will meet to discuss a proposal to restructure the committee itself. The meeting will be held at City Hall Council Chambers and via virtual means.

• Restructuring Neighborhood University Relations Committee (Item 25-144)
• Public presentations on non-agenda items
• Commissioners report

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss and take action on recommending a Park Master Plan and preferred schematic design for the Warburton Park Playground Rehabilitation Project to the City Council. They will also vote on recommending updated Wade Brummal Scholarship Program Guidelines and receive a status update on the FY 2024/25 work plan goals. The meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public presentations.

• Action on Park Master Plan and schematic design for Warburton Park Playground Rehabilitation Project (25-590)
• Recommendation to City Council on updated Wade Brummal Scholarship Program Guidelines (25-165)
• Status update on progress made on FY 2024/25 Parks & Recreation Commission work plan goals (25-161)

Salary Setting Commission

The Salary Setting Commission will discuss and possibly set compensation for the positions of Mayor and Councilmember. They will also vote to approve meeting minutes from February 3, 2025. The meeting is open to the public in a hybrid format.

• Discussion and possible action to set compensation for Mayor and Councilmember
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 3, 2025

Historical & Landmarks Commission

The Historical and Landmarks Commission will consider a Mills Act preservation agreement for 1435 Lexington Street and hold three public hearings on development proposals near historic resources: demolition and new home at 970 Poplar Street, additions at 807 Park Court, and nine townhomes at 4249 Cheeney Street. The commission will also approve October 2024 meeting minutes and discuss its FY2025/2026 workplan.

• Historical Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for 1435 Lexington Street
• Public hearing: proposed demolition of existing residence and construction of 2,446 sq ft five-bedroom home at 970 Poplar Street, within 200 feet of historic property at 410 Lafayette Way
• Public hearing: proposed 627 sq ft first-floor and 1,276 sq ft second-floor addition to existing residence at 807 Park Court, within 200 feet of historic property at 794 Park Court
• Public hearing: new construction of nine two-story townhomes with attached garages at 4249 Cheeney Street, within 200 feet of historic properties at 2086 Agnew Road and 4262 Davis Street
• Historical and Landmarks Commission Workplan for Fiscal Year 2025/2026

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will meet to discuss and provide updates on its work plan goals and activities for the current and upcoming fiscal years. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its January 6, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26
• Approval of January 6, 2025 regular meeting minutes

Salary Setting Commission

The Salary Setting Commission will vote to elect a Chair and a Vice‑Chair. Commissioners will poll members to establish dates for future meetings. The agenda also includes informational presentations on the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, and city employment and labor agreements, as well as a discussion of the process for reviewing elected officials’ compensation, none of which require a vote. Public comments are permitted on any matter within the commission’s jurisdiction.

• Election of Salary Setting Commission Chair and Vice‑Chair (Item 1)
• Poll to set future commission meeting dates (Item 2)
• Informational presentation on Brown Act and Public Records Act (Item 3)
• Informational report on city employment and labor agreements (Item 4)
• Overview of legislative actions and process to review elected officials’ compensation (Item 5)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will vote to adopt a planning study for bicycle improvements on De La Cruz, Lick Mill, and Scott Boulevards and recommend the Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Vision Study to the City Council. The committee will also discuss funding for the Benton Street Bikeway Project.

• Adopt resolution for De La Cruz, Lick Mill, and Scott Boulevard Bikeway Improvements Planning Study
• Recommend Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Vision Study to City Council
• Approve 'banking' of Transportation Development Act funds for FY 2025/26
• Approve application for Transportation Fund for Clean Air funding for Benton Street Bikeway Project
• Receive report on Santa Clara Vision Zero collision analysis and high-injury network

Civil Service Commission

The Santa Clara Civil Service Commission will consider routine consent items, including approval of the October 10, 2024 meeting minutes and filing a status report. It will conduct applicant interviews and appoint two members to the Salary Setting Commission. The commission will also vote to modify and retitle several engineering aide class specifications, changing titles such as Senior Engineering Aide to Senior Engineering Technician. All actions are limited to items on the agenda.

• Approve the Civil Service Commission meeting minutes of October 10, 2024 (24-1218).
• Conduct applicant interviews and appoint two members to the Salary Setting Commission (25-60).
• Modify Senior Engineering Aide (Job Code 745) specification and retitle to Senior Engineering Technician (24-996).
• Modify Engineering Aide (Job Code 460) specification and retitle to Engineering Technician (24-997).
• Modify Engineering Aide (Electric) (Job Code 460A) specification and retitle to Engineering Technician (Electric) (24-998).

Station Area Task Force

The Station Area Task Force will meet to approve minutes from its November 21, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes public presentations and general business, but no specific substantive items like zoning or funding decisions are listed.

• Approve minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting (24-1238)

Planning Commission

The commission will take action on a conditional use permit for a new unmanned AT&T wireless facility with a 60-foot-tall monotree at 3111 Benton Street, with staff recommending approval. It will also consider denying a permit and variances for a service station expansion adding a convenience store and carwash at 2455 Lawrence Expressway. A study session on 2024 state housing legislation is scheduled. Additionally, a variance for a fence at 572 Woodhams Road will be continued to a date uncertain.

• Continuance of a variance for a six-foot wrought iron fence within setbacks at 572 Woodhams Road
• Conditional Use Permit for AT&T telecommunication facility with 60-foot monotree at 3111 Benton Street (staff recommends approval)
• Denial of Conditional Use Permit and variances for service station expansion (1,605 sq ft store and carwash) at 2455 Lawrence Expressway
• Study session: 2024 State Housing Legislation Update
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from November 6 and December 4, 2024

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will consider approving minutes from its December 10, 2024 meeting. The main item is a discussion and possible action on the commission's work plan and goals for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The meeting also includes public presentations and commissioner reports.

• Approve Youth Commission Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2024
• Discussion and possible action on Youth Commission FY 2024/25 Work Plan & Goals

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will first consider and vote to approve the minutes of its November 25, 2024 meeting. After that, the commission will receive a status update on progress toward its FY 2024/25 work‑plan goals. The meeting also includes a public presentation slot for any resident who wishes to speak on matters within the commission’s jurisdiction.

• Approve the Parks & Recreation Commission minutes from November 25, 2024 (Agenda item 25‑59)
• Provide status update on FY 2024/25 work‑plan goals (Agenda item 25‑61)
• Public presentations: open floor for residents to address the commission

Senior Advisory Commission

The Senior Advisory Commission will meet to approve the minutes from November 18, 2024, and discuss subcommittee updates on the status of the FY2024/25 work plan and goals. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of November 18, 2024
• Discuss subcommittee updates on FY2024/25 Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan & Goals

Civil Service Commission

The special meeting of the Civil Service Commission scheduled for January 13, 2025, was cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is February 13, 2025.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will interview applicants and appoint two members to the Salary Setting Commission. The body will also consider updating job titles and specifications for several engineering roles and extending a probationary period for a city employee.

• Two appointments to the Salary Setting Commission
• Retitling and modifying specifications for Senior Engineering Aide, Engineering Aide, Engineering Aide (Electric), Engineering Aide-Fiber, Principal Engineering Aide (Electric), and Principal Engineering Aide (Civil)
• Extension of probationary period for an Assistant Water and Sanitary Sewer Superintendent (Employee No. 03917) to June 21, 2025
• Review of the Current Status and Requisition Report dated December 31, 2024

Development Review Hearing

The Development Review Hearing will hold public hearings to decide on three architectural reviews. These include a large-scale data center project and two single-family home expansions.

• Demolition of a warehouse and construction of a 111,978 square foot data center at 1231 Comstock Street
• 412 square foot second-floor addition to a residence at 586 Pomeroy Avenue
• 259 square foot first-floor and 1,162 square foot second-story additions to a residence at 3059 Monroe Street

Historical & Landmarks Commission

The Historical & Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to demolish a single-family home at 970 Poplar Street and build a 2,446 sq ft five-bedroom house within 200 feet of a historic resource at 410 Lafayette Way. The commission will also consider a Mills Act preservation agreement for 1435 Lexington Street, and approve minutes from October 3, 2024. Staff will provide updates on historic preservation, repair reports, training, and budget.

• Public hearing on demolition and new construction at 970 Poplar Street (PLN24-00600)
• Consideration of a Mills Act Contract for 1435 Lexington Street (PLN24-00465)
• Approval of October 3, 2024 meeting minutes

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will discuss updates to its work plan goals for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26. The main action item is reviewing and recommending a preferred rainbow crosswalk location and design to the City Council. The consent calendar includes approval of the November 4, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approve minutes of November 4, 2024
• Discuss work plan goals for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26
• Review and recommend a preferred rainbow crosswalk location and design to City Council