Santa Clara meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Santa Clara agendas: 44-townhome rezone, 590-unit El Camino project, office tower continuance — but no outcomes yet published

Six Santa Clara city bodies were scheduled to meet between Oct. 5 and Oct. 15, and minutes for all six have not been published. This roundup therefore reports what appeared on the agendas, not what was decided. No votes, approvals or denials are confirmed in the records reviewed.

Planning Commission: 44 townhomes at 1816 Worthington Circle

The Planning Commission was scheduled to meet Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM in a hybrid format for three public hearings. The lead item was a request to rezone 1816 Worthington Circle from Planned Development (PD) to Medium Density Residential (R3), paired with a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for 44 townhouse units (PLN25-00390, PLN25-00409). Staff recommended denial, citing inconsistency with the City's Housing Element.

Two other land-use items were on the same agenda: a Tentative Subdivision Map (PLN26-00169) creating 24 commercial condominium lots plus a common lot for egress at 3501 and 3511 Thomas Road, listed as CEQA exempt under Section 15301(k); and a requested continuance of a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and Development Agreement for 590 residential units and 15,000 square feet of commercial mixed-use at 2610 El Camino Real, subject to SB 330. Staff recommended continuing that item to Nov. 18, 2026.

The consent calendar listed approval of minutes from Aug. 12 and a special meeting Aug. 26, 2026, and the 2027 Calendar of Meetings. The agenda also included a presentation for an Oct. 20, 2026 joint City Council and Planning Commission dinner meeting.

Development Review Hearing: office project, home additions

On Oct. 14 the Development Review Hearing was set to consider whether to continue architectural review of a 692,634-square-foot office building at 2300 and 2350 Walsh Avenue. Four residential items were also listed: an expansion at 1640 Market Street, an addition at 920 Blossom Drive, a first-floor addition with attached ADU at 1423 Maryann Drive, and two new residences at 575 Franklin Street.

Station Area Task Force: draft Specific Plan

The Station Area Task Force was scheduled to meet Oct. 15 to review the complete draft Specific Plan and to hold a public hearing on the Benton-Brokaw Multimodal Crossing Feasibility Study.

Commission business

The Civil Service Commission (Oct. 8) was set to establish 2027 meeting and Board of Review dates and to discuss possible action on its FY 2026-2027 workplan, along with a status and requisition report dated Sept. 30, 2026. The Youth Commission (Oct. 13) listed its FY 2026/27 work plan and goals, a 2027 calendar for recommendation to the City Council, and election of a chair and vice chair. The Neighborhood-University Relations Committee (Oct. 5) had only routine items, including approval of its May 18, 2026 minutes (item 26-332).

Coming up

Three meetings are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19. The Civil Service Commission holds a Board of Review hearing on an appeal of a public employee disciplinary action involving a Utility Crew Supervisor (881), then enters closed session to deliberate on public employee discipline, dismissal or release. The Senior Advisory Commission takes up FY 2026/27 work plan goals and activities and a resolution approving its 2027 calendar of meetings. The Neighborhood-University Relations Committee discusses nuisance topics in private property leases in the Old Quad Neighborhood and how to communicate input to property owners, with updates from the Community Development Department, Santa Clara University and the Police Department, plus approval of its proposed 2027 meeting calendar and the May 18, 2026 minutes.

Santa Clara Planning Commission agenda: 44 townhouses, 24 commercial lots, 590-unit project

Santa Clara's Planning Commission was scheduled to hold three public hearings on Oct. 7, including a proposal for 44 townhouses at 1816 Worthington Circle that city staff recommended denying. As of Oct. 13, minutes from that meeting had not been published, so the records reviewed here do not confirm what the Commission decided. The same is true of the other three recent meetings in this roundup: each is represented by an agenda only, with no published minutes.

Planning Commission: three land-use hearings

The Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM in a hybrid format.

• **1816 Worthington Circle (PLN25-00390, PLN25-00409).** A rezone from Planned Development (PD) to Medium Density Residential (R3), plus a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for 44 townhouse units. Staff recommended denial, citing inconsistency with the City's Housing Element.
• **3501 and 3511 Thomas Road (PLN26-00169).** A Tentative Subdivision Map creating 24 commercial condominium lots and a common lot for egress. The item is CEQA exempt under Section 15301(k).
• **2610 El Camino Real.** A continuance of a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and Development Agreement for 590 residential units and 15,000 square feet of commercial mixed-use, subject to SB 330. Staff recommended continuing the matter to Nov. 18, 2026.

The agenda also listed a consent calendar covering Planning Commission minutes of Aug. 12, 2026 and special meeting minutes of Aug. 26, 2026, and the 2027 Calendar of Meetings, plus a presentation for an Oct. 20, 2026 joint dinner meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission.

Other recent meetings

Historical & Landmarks Commission, Oct. 1. A procedural agenda with no specific business items listed. The meeting was held in a hybrid format at City Hall Council Chambers, 1500 Warburton Avenue.

Neighborhood-University Relations Committee, Oct. 5. The agenda listed approval of the committee's May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (item 26-332) along with routine items. No substantive decisions or discussions were listed.

Civil Service Commission, Oct. 8. The agenda listed approval of Aug. 13, 2026 minutes; review of the Current Status and Requisition Report dated Sept. 30, 2026; establishment of 2027 meeting and Board of Review dates; and discussion and possible action on the FY 2026-2027 workplan.

Coming up

Youth Commission — Tuesday, Oct. 13. Discussion and possible action on the FY 2026/27 work plan and goals; approval of the 2027 Calendar of Meetings; election of a Chair and Vice Chair for the FY2026/27 term; approval of Sept. 8, 2026 minutes.

Development Review Hearing — Wednesday, Oct. 14. A continuance of architectural review for a 692,634-square-foot office building at 2300 and 2350 Walsh Avenue, and architectural reviews for a residence expansion at 1640 Market Street, a residence addition at 920 Blossom Drive, a first-floor addition and attached ADU at 1423 Maryann Drive, and two new residences at 575 Franklin Street.

Station Area Task Force — Thursday, Oct. 15. A public hearing on the Benton-Brokaw Multimodal Crossing Feasibility Study, and review of the complete draft Specific Plan.

Santa Clara boards to weigh 147-unit subdivision, disciplinary appeal

Santa Clara's advisory boards and commissions met over the past two weeks to review a range of items, including a proposed 147-unit subdivision, a disciplinary appeal, and six residential remodeling projects. All meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so no final decisions have been reported.

Planning Commission: 147-unit subdivision at Homestead Road

The Planning Commission on August 12 held a public hearing on a vesting tentative subdivision map for 147 residential units and one commercial building at 3521 and 3591 Homestead Road. The commission is recommending City Council approval of the project. The agenda also included a continuance of a public hearing to amend Title 18 (Zoning) to establish a Replacement Housing Unit Ordinance, with the hearing continued to August 26. The commission also elected a chair, voted on retroactive travel funds, and discussed appointing commissioners to attend council meetings.

Civil Service Commission: disciplinary appeal and probation extensions

The Civil Service Commission held a Board of Review hearing on August 13 for an appeal of disciplinary action against a Utility Crew Supervisor. The commission also considered extending the probationary period of a Water Resources Specialist (Employee No. 09174) to August 17, 2027, and a Human Resources Technician (Employee No. 08378) to March 23, 2027. It also voted to abolish the eligible list for Associate Engineer (Civil) (Job Code 321). Consent items included approving minutes from June 11 and July 9, 2026.

Development Review: six residential projects

The Development Review Hearing on August 19 considered six residential architectural review applications, all recommended for approval and exempt from CEQA. Projects included a partial demolition and 1,058-square-foot addition at 1390 Madison Street (a historic property, formerly a bed-and-breakfast), a 431-square-foot addition and 338-square-foot deck at 517 Bancroft Street, a 517-square-foot first-floor and 1,000-square-foot second-floor addition at 2261 Rita Court, an 851-square-foot addition at 128 Cronin Drive, and a demolition and new 3,317-square-foot home at 2288 Manhattan Place.

Other commissions: work plans and officers

The Parks & Recreation Commission met on August 10 to finalize its FY 2026/27 Work Plan goals and activities and approve the July 13, 2026 minutes. The Senior Advisory Commission met on August 17 to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2026/27 and develop its work plan. The Station Area Task Force met on August 20, but its agenda contained no substantive items, only a procedural placeholder.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. However, the Planning Commission is scheduled to continue its hearing on the Replacement Housing Unit Ordinance on August 26, as noted in its August 12 agenda.

Santa Clara commissions weigh housing projects, personnel appeals; no decisions on record

No decisions have been published from Santa Clara's boards and commissions over the past two weeks; all five recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet released. The most consequential item on the agendas was a proposed 147-unit residential subdivision at Homestead Road, which the Planning Commission was scheduled to consider for recommendation to the City Council.

Cultural Commission (Aug. 3)

The Cultural Commission met Aug. 3 to consider approving minutes from its June 1 meeting and to discuss and potentially adopt its FY 2026/27 Work Plan and Activities. No minutes have been published.

Historical & Landmarks Commission (Aug. 6)

The Historical & Landmarks Commission held three public hearings on property alterations: a reroofing permit for 834 Main Street, a partial demolition and addition at 1390 Madison Street, and a 395-unit multi-family project at 451 El Camino Real, subject to environmental review. The commission was asked to recommend approval of all three.

Parks & Recreation Commission (Aug. 10)

The Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed and finalized its FY 2026/27 Work Plan goals and activities, as recommended by staff, and approved minutes from its July 13 meeting.

Planning Commission (Aug. 12)

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a vesting tentative subdivision map for 147 residential units and one commercial building at 3521 and 3591 Homestead Road. The commission also continued a hearing on a proposed Replacement Housing Unit Ordinance to Aug. 26, elected a chair, voted on retroactive travel funds, and discussed appointing commissioners to attend council meetings.

Civil Service Commission (Aug. 13)

The Civil Service Commission held a Board of Review hearing on an appeal of disciplinary action against a Utility Crew Supervisor. It also considered extending probationary periods for two employees and abolishing an eligible list for Associate Engineer (Civil). Consent items included approving minutes from June 11 and July 9.

Coming up

• **Senior Advisory Commission (Aug. 17):** Election of Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2026/27 and discussion of work plan goals.
• **Development Review Hearing (Aug. 19):** Six residential architectural review applications, including a partial demolition and addition at 1390 Madison Street, additions at 517 Bancroft Street, 2261 Rita Court, 128 Cronin Drive, and a demolition and new home at 2288 Manhattan Place.
• **Station Area Task Force (Aug. 20):** The agenda contains no substantive items; it is a procedural placeholder.

Santa Clara Weekly Meeting Roundup: Residential Projects Under Review, Several Meetings Cancelled

Development Review Hearing Considers Residential Projects

The most substantive agenda of the past two weeks came from the July 8 Development Review Hearing, which was set to consider multiple architectural reviews for single-family residences across Santa Clara. The projects include additions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and full demolitions for new construction.

Specific items on the agenda:

• An 800 sq ft ADU addition at 746 Woodhams Road
• A 977 sq ft single-story addition at 1205 Janice Drive
• A new 2,225 sq ft residence and 798 sq ft ADU at 2331 Castro Place
• A new 2,917 sq ft residence and 315 sq ft ADU at 3074 McKinley Drive
• A new 2,675 sq ft residence with an attached second-story ADU at 754 Ridge Road

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions or vote tallies are available.

Parks & Recreation Commission to Discuss FY 2026/27 Work Plan

The Parks & Recreation Commission met July 13 in a hybrid format at City Hall East Wing, 1500 Warburton Avenue. The agenda included approval of the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes and a discussion of the commission's work plan goals and activities for fiscal year 2026/27.

Minutes have not yet been published, so it is not yet known what goals were discussed or whether the June minutes were approved.

Cancelled Meetings

Two meetings in the past two weeks were cancelled:

• The Cultural Commission meeting scheduled for July 6 at the Santa Clara Senior Center was cancelled. No agenda items were considered.
• The Station Area Task Force meeting on July 16 consisted of procedural boilerplate, with no specific projects, ordinances, or decisions listed.

Coming Up

• **Senior Advisory Commission** — The meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026 has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered.

No other upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official agenda portal for any schedule changes or newly posted meetings.