City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Draft
6:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council
Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
01/24/2024
Special Meeting
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code §54956 (“The Brown Act”) and Section 708 of the Santa Clara City Charter, the undersigned calls for a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clara, to commence and convene on January 24, 2024 at 6:00 pm for a Special Meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers located in the East Wing of City Hall at 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, California, and via Zoom to consider the following matter(s) and to potentially take action with respect to them.
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The City of Santa Clara is conducting Planning Commission meetings in a hybrid manner (in-person and continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely).
• Via Zoom:
o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/91729202898 Webinar ID: 917 2920 2898 or o Phone: 1(669) 900-6833
• Via the City’s eComment
The public may view the meetings on SantaClaraCA.gov, Santa Clara City Television (Comcast cable channel 15 or AT&T U-verse channel 99), or the livestream on the City’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.
Public Comments prior to meeting may be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than noon on the day of the meeting;
(Comments received after 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting will be made part of the public record but will not be read out loud during the meeting) and also before and during the meeting via eComment. Clearly indicate the project address, meeting body, and meeting date in the email.
Agendas, Staff Reports and associated documents for Planning Commission items may be viewed on the City's website at https://santaclara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 6:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING
Call to Order
Chair Cherukuru called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
Secretary Bouza read the Statement of Values.
Commissioner Bhatnagar joined the meeting at 6:18 pm.
Vice Chair Yashraj Bhatnagar, Commissioner Nancy A. Biagini, Chair Priya Cherukuru, Commissioner Mario Bouza, Commissioner Lance Saleme, and Commissioner Eric Crutchlow
Present 6 -
Commissioner Qian HuangAbsent 1 -
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A motion was made cy Commissioner Biagini, seconded by
Commissioner Crutchlow to excuse Commissioner Huang.
Aye: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Bouza, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
6 -
Absent: Commissioner Huang1 -
DECLARATION OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES
Secretary Bouza read the Declaration of Commission Procedures
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 24-81 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2024.
Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of the January 10, 2024 Meeting
A motion was made by Commissioner Biagini, seconded by
Commissioner Crutchlow to Approve this item. Commissioner Bouza abstained from voting as he was not in attendance at the January 10, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting.
Aye: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
5 -
Excused: Commissioner Huang1 -
Abstained: Commissioner Bouza1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING
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2. 24-64 Planning Commission Strategic Planning Session in Preparation for Upcoming Joint City Council Dinner Meeting on January 30, 2024 Recommendation: There is no Staff Recommendation
Planning Manager Lesley Xavier provided the staff presentation.
Commissioners had a robust discussion on various topics they would like to discuss at the upcoming January 30, 2024 Joint Council Planning Commission Dinner.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION/BOARD LIAISON AND COMMITTEE:
1. Announcements/Other Items
2. Commissioner Travel and Training Reports, Requests to attend Trainings Staff Aide II Elizabeth Elliott provided information on the upcoming 2024 APA National Planning Conference April 13-16 in Minneapolis and online from May 8-10. A vote to expend funds will take place at the next meeting.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORTS:
1. Planning Commission Budget Update
2. Upcoming Agenda Items
Planning Manager Lesley Xavier provided updates.
3. City Council Actions
Planning Manager Lesley Xavier provided updates.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 7 pm. The next meeting is a Joint Council/Planning Commission Dinner Meeting on January 30, 2024.
The next regular Planning Commission Meeting is on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 6 pm.
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STREAMING SERVICES: As always, the public may view the meetings on SantaClaraCA.gov, Santa Clara City Television (Comcast cable channel 15 or AT&T U-verse channel 99), or the livestream on the City’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.
Note: The public cannot participate in the meeting through these livestreaming methods; livestreaming capabilities may be disrupted at times, viewers may always view and participate in meetings in-person and via Zoom as noted on the agenda.
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