City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Neighborhood-University Relations Committee
Draft
6:00 PM Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA
Schott Admission & Enrollment Services Building
Parking available in the Central Parking Structure (500 El Camino Real Garage)
Hybrid via Zoom
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The City of Santa Clara is conducting Neighborhood University Relations Committee meetings in a hybrid manner (in-person and continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely). • Via Zoom:
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o Phone: 1(669) 900-6833
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Agendas, Staff Reports and associated documents for Neighborhood University Relations Committee items may be viewed on the City's website at
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Councilmember Jain called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
All members were present except Mayor Lisa Gillmor, and Coucilmember Raj Chanal
CONSENT CALENDAR
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23-713 Neighborhood University Relations Committee Minutes of February 6, 2023
Recommendation: Approve the Neighborhood University Relations Committee Minutes of February 6, 2023
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Park, seconded by
Councilmember Jain to approve the Neighborhood University Relations Committee Minutes of February 6, 2023. Motion was approved 2-0
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Mark Kelsey commented regarding his written comment to request the Committee to direct staff to work on a plan that reviews the University's 5-year expansion plan and consider conditions regarding the housing demand. Mark also requested the Committee to prepare a public discussion to mitigate the impact of the University's growth.
GENERAL BUSINESS
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23-712 Reports and Discussion: Presentations by Community Development Department, Santa Clara University, and Police Department followed by community questions
1. Community Development, Lesley Xavier, Planning Manager, presented on current Code Enforcement activity and the timeline for the Zoning Code update. Lesley Xavier also presented information on projected development near the University area including the Santa Clara Station Plan, the Downtown Precise Plan, 2655 The Alameda a residential mixed-use project, and the current status of the SCU 5-year Master Plan.
Councilmember Jain commented on the timeline of the Zoning Code update due to the Housing Element and inquired if staff could bring forward a minimum common open space requirement for single family residences prior to the zoning code update. He also commented on the parking issues around the University and inquired about the new residence hall proposed in the SCU 5-year plan.
Vice Mayor Park raised concern regarding the parking requirements for the 2655 The Alameda Project.
Mark Kelsey suggested that the City establish a parking district in the neighborhoods around the University area.
2. Santa Clara University, Kimberly Gilkey, Assistant Dean for Off Campus Living, presented on SCU upcoming events this summer, important Fall dates and the monthly Joint Agency Coordination Committee meetings update.
Councilmember Jain thanked the University for reaching out to the community.
Mark Kelsey thanked the University for all their efforts.
3. Santa Clara Police Department, Sergeant Deger, gave an update on proactive steps taken, SCU zone activity and statistics, SCU calls for service and incident reports, and strict enforcement model. Sergeant Deger presented an update on Blue Tags, the numbers are down from last year.
Colling Forgey asked for clarification on the length of time the Blue Tags remain on the property.
Mark Kelsey requested information on parking enforcement.
Vice Mayor Park commented on the need for holistic approach to public safety.
No Public Speakers
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. The next regular scheduled meeting is October 16, 2023
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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