City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Final
6:00 PMCity Hall Council Chambers and Zoom (Hybrid Meeting)08/24/2022 The City of Santa Clara will be conducting Planning Commission meetings in a hybrid manner (in-person and virtual attendance). Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution 22-9135, Commissioners may teleconference from remote locations. The City continues to provide methods for the public to participate remotely:
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6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order
Chair Cherukuru called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
Commissioner Nancy A. Biagini, Chair Priya Cherukuru,
Commissioner Qian Huang, Commissioner Mario Bouza, and
Commissioner Lance Saleme
Present 5 -
Commissioner Yashraj Bhatnagar, and Vice Chair Ricci HerroAbsent 2 - A motion was made by Commissioner Biagini, seconded by
Commissioner Huang to excuse Commissioner Bhatnagar and Commissioner Herro from the meeting.
NOTE: Commissioner Bhatnagar joined the meeting at 6:31 p.m.
Aye: Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, and Commissioner Saleme
5 -
Absent: Commissioner Bhatnagar, and Vice Chair Herro2 -
DECLARATION OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES
Chair Cherukuru welcomed newly appointed Planning Commissioner Mario Bouza to the Commission. Commissioner Bouza thanked Chair Cherukuru and spoke about his previous experience on the Civil Service Commission and his history of living in Santa Clara.
Commissioner Biagini read the Declaration of Commission Procedures.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Commissioner Saleme, seconded by
Commissioner Biagini to approve the Consent Calendar.
Commissioners Cherukuru abstained from voting on Item 1A since she was not in attendance at the meeting and Commissioner Bouza abstained from voting on Item 1.A since he was not on the Commission at that time.
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Aye: Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, and Commissioner Saleme
5 -
Excused: Commissioner Bhatnagar, and Vice Chair Herro2 -
1.A 22-1044 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2022 Special Meeting Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of the August 3, 2022 Special Meeting
1.B 22-782 Planning Commission 2023 Calendar of Meetings Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission 2023 Calendar of Meetings.
1.C 22-1006 Action on Use Permit to allow for the expansion of an existing photovoltaic power generating system at 500 El Camino Real (Santa Clara University Campus)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to approve the Use Permit to allow expansion of an existing photovoltaic power generating system at 500 El Camino Real (Santa Clara University Campus).
1.D 22-1017 Action on a Variance to increase site sign area and the maximum height and width of monument signs, and Architectural Review for an Office Campus Master Sign Program at 2811 - 2841 Mission College Boulevard Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to approve the Variance to increase site sign area and the maximum height and width of monument signs, and Architectural Review for an Office Campus Master Sign Program at 2811 Mission College Boulevard
1.E 22-1042 Action on a Use Permit to allow on-site sale and service of beer, wine and distilled spirits (ABC Type 47) at an existing banquet facility located at 2670 El Camino Real
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a Use Permit to allow on-site sale and service of beer, wine and distilled spirits at an existing banquet facility located at 2670 El Camino Real.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
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2. 22-1052 Study Session on the work of the Homelessness Taskforce Recommendation: Note and file the report on the Homelessness Taskforce.
Community Development Housing and Community Services
Division Manager Adam Marcus provided a PowerPoint presentation and updated the Commission that the City's homeless population has increased in the past few years. An overview of interim housing in the City was provided as well as information that the Santa Clara Police Departments Critical Response Team (CRT) is part of the outreach to the homeless as well as Dignity on Wheels to provides showers for the unhoused.
Commissioners expressed concern for residents who are on a fixed income, in particular the senior population and how they quality for low-income housing; as well as inquired if tiny homes might be incorporated into housing the homeless. Commissioners also inquired if encampments have been identified in the City.
Public Speaker:
Keith Adams
Chair Cheurukuru requested that Housing staff contact Mr. Adams and Commissioners thanked Mr. Adams for his comments regarding his concerns of mental health and overall health of the homeless.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION/BOARD LIAISON AND COMMITTEE:
1. Announcements/Other Items
Chair Cherukuru acknowledged and commended Vice Chair Herro and Commissioner Biagini for their professional and empathetic running of the August 25, 2022 Planning Commission meeting on the item regarding 1601 Civic Center Drive.
Commissioners welcomed Commissioner Bouza to the Planning Commission.
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2. Commissioner Travel and Training Reports, Requests to attend Trainings Staff Aide II Elizabeth Elliott provided information on the upcoming APA California Conference October 1 - 5, 2022. Assistant City Attorney Alexander Abbe confirmed there is an exception to the Brown Act and all Commissioners can attend the training without violating the Brown Act.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORTS:
1. Planning Commission Budget Update
Staff Aide II Elizabeth Elliott provided updates.
2. Upcoming Agenda Items
Planning Manager Lesley Xavier provided updates.
3. City Council Actions
Planning Manager Lesley Xavier provided updates.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Bouza, seconded by
Commissioner Biagini to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Aye: Commissioner Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, and Commissioner Saleme
6 -
Excused: Vice Chair Herro1 -
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