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November 19, 2024 City of Santa Clara 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 Via email: [email protected] Dear Mayor Gillmor, Vice Mayor Becker, and Councilmembers, RE: Support for Item 5: Mission Point by Kylli Mixed-Use Project Located at 3005 Democracy Way On behalf of Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC), I am writing to extend our enthusiastic support for the approval of the Mission Point by Kylli development in North Santa Clara. SVBC's mission is to build healthier and more just communities by making bicycling safe and accessible for everyone. Our goal is to increase the number and diversity of people using bicycles for everyday transportation. Our team has been working with Kylli for many years to share our expertise in bicycle safety and the needs of the cycling community. They have welcomed our team of local residents for a site walk and have sought our input from the earliest stages and throughout the development process. Mission Point - with its circulation design, access to trails and transit, open space and amenities - is an example of the kind of neighborhood development that we at Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition work toward and applaud. We are excited to see such a wonderful new neighborhood in Santa Clara! Please approve this project today. Sincerely, Clarrissa Cabansagan Executive Director From: Melissa Johns
To: Clerk
Subject: Support for Mission Point
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 10:23:19 AM
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You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Dear Members of the Santa Clara City Council,
I write to offer my support for the Mission Point project in North Santa Clara. This type of neighborhood would be exciting for the community which surrounds Mission College, and the developer, Kylli, has shown its commitment to strengthening our community through its partnership with Mission College.
Kylli stepped up in a way that we'd love to see from all our neighbors. As a sponsor of the Mission College Summer Concert Series and the Mission College 5k Walk/Run events, Kylli has contributed to the ongoing success of Mission College and its students. The team at Kylli is present, engaged, and always open to hearing ideas for building strong partnerships.
I look forward to seeing the Mission Point project come to life so that we can welcome a vibrant, inclusive neighborhood as our Mission College neighbors.
Thank you for your consideration,
Melissa Johns
Associate Vice Chancellor, Advancement
West Valley-Mission Foundation
Melissa Johns
Associate Vice Chancellor, Advancement
West Valley-Mission Community College District
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From: Gia Pham
To: Clerk; Mayor and Council; Lisa Gillmor; Kathy Watanabe; Raj Chahal; Karen Hardy; Kevin Park; Sudhanshu Jain; Anthony Becker; Reena Brilliot; Lesley Xavier; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Leslee Guardino; [email protected]; Ali Sapirman; Jordan Grimes; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Approve Mission Point Item 5 on the 11/19 Santa Clara City Council Meeting Date: Monday, November 18, 2024 11:00:21 AM
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Dear Santa Clara City Council,
I support Option A or B of Kylli’s Mission Point proposal, with a strong preference for Option B, as it provides more homes.
Santa Clara and Silicon Valley are facing a severe housing shortage, particularly for low- income families and individuals, such as those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Affordable housing is vital for enabling these individuals to integrate into society, achieve independence, and contribute meaningfully to our community. A way we can support this often marginalized community is by creating more affordable housing.
Mission Point will transform nearly 50 acres of underutilized parking lots and old office buildings into a new, vibrant, urban hub for Santa Clara by creating 2,600 new homes, new jobs, and new parks.
To maximize the benefits of Mission Point, I recommend the following enhancements:
Signature Park Element: Incorporate a central feature such as an outdoor amphitheater or a space for arts and cultural events to foster community engagement.
Diverse Affordable Housing: Ensure on-site affordable housing accommodates a range of household incomes, supporting workers from the project’s retail and service sectors.
I urge the City Council to:
Maintain Proposed Density: Preserve the current density levels proposed by Mission Point, as they are essential for meeting our regional housing needs.
Limit Parking Spaces: Do not increase the number of parking spaces beyond the current plan to prevent additional congestion and environmental impact.
Mission Point will transform nearly 50 acres of underutilized land into a vibrant, sustainable urban hub with 2,600 new homes, jobs, and parks. This development promotes a walkable, transit-friendly community that is a step in the right direction for addressing our housing crisis. If we want a more sustainable future, we must reduce our total reliance on cars for our transportation needs, and Mission Point is an example of how we can do this.
Please approve the Mission Point project to help build an inclusive and sustainable Santa Clara that will pave the way for more businesses and jobs.
Warm Regards,
Gia Pham
From: Annmarie Bustamante
To: Clerk; Mayor and Council; Lisa Gillmor; Kathy Watanabe; Raj Chahal; Karen Hardy; Kevin Park; Sudhanshu Jain; Anthony Becker; Reena Brilliot; Lesley Xavier; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: My Thoughts on Mission Point for Item 5 on the 11/19 Santa Clara City Council Meeting Date: Monday, November 18, 2024 9:56:50 AM
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Hello,
I am writing to support Option A or B for Kylli’s Mission Point proposal. Option B is also a good option because it provides more homes than Option A.
Mission Point will transform nearly 50 acres of underutilized parking lots and old office buildings into a new, vibrant, urban hub for Santa Clara by creating 2,600 new homes, new jobs, and new parks.
Mission Point is a model of sustainable development that reduces reliance on cars for transportation by combining housing, jobs, and parks all in one place. Mission Point creates a walkable, bikeable, and public transit-friendly urban center. If we want a more sustainable future, we must reduce our total reliance on cars for our transportation needs, and Mission Point is an example of how we can do this.
I support the project, and I’d like to see the following improvements incorporated into the project as part of a motion from you:
- A central, defining, signature park element such as an outdoor amphitheater or space for arts and cultural events
- On-site affordable housing must cover a variety of household incomes to accommodate workers employed by the project’s retail and service businesses Meanwhile, the City Council should:
- Maintain the density proposed by the project because it is appropriate for this area and necessary for our region
- NOT increase the number of parking spaces beyond what is already proposed, as doing so will merely increase congestion and pollution.
As a region, we face a staggering housing shortage and the pressing need to develop sustainable neighborhoods capable of handling whatever the future might bring us.
Mission Point addresses both issues by laying out a plan for a dense, mixed-use, transit- oriented community. This project creates more homes and more jobs.
Once completed, Mission Point will revitalize a huge chunk of North Santa Clara and attract even more future development.
Mission Point is exactly what Santa Clara and Silicon Valley need.
Please approve this project!
Warmly,
Annmarie Bustamante
From: J"Carlin
To: Clerk; Mayor and Council; Lisa Gillmor; Kathy Watanabe; Raj Chahal; Karen Hardy; Kevin Park; Sudhanshu Jain; Anthony Becker; Reena Brilliot; Lesley Xavier; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: My Thoughts on Mission Point for Item 5 on the 11/19 Santa Clara City Council Meeting Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 11:01:52 AM
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I am writing to support Option A or B for Kylli’s Mission Point proposal. Option B is also a good option because it provides more homes than Option A. Mission Point will transform nearly 50 acres of underutilized parking lots and old office buildings into a new, vibrant, urban hub for Santa Clara by creating 2,600 new homes, new jobs, and new parks. Mission Point is a model of sustainable development that reduces reliance on cars for transportation by combining housing, jobs, and parks all in one place. Mission Point creates a walkable, bikeable, and public transit-friendly urban center. If we want a more sustainable future, we must reduce our total reliance on cars for our transportation needs, and Mission Point is an example of how we can do this. I support the project, and I’d like to see the following improvements incorporated into the project as part of a motion from you: - A central, defining, signature park element such as an outdoor amphitheater or space for arts and cultural events. - Meanwhile, the City Council should: - Maintain the density proposed by the project because it is appropriate for this area and necessary for our region - NOT increase the number of parking spaces beyond what is already proposed, as doing so will merely increase congestion and pollution. As a region, we face a staggering housing shortage and the pressing need to develop sustainable neighborhoods capable of handling whatever the future might bring us. Mission Point addresses both issues by laying out a plan for a dense, mixed-use, transit-oriented community. This project creates more homes and more jobs. Once completed, Mission Point will revitalize a huge chunk of North Santa Clara and attract even more future development.
Mission Point is exactly what Santa Clara and Silicon Valley need. Please approve this project!
-Carlin
Carlin Black
San Jose, CA
Aka J’Carlin
From: Divya Dhar
To: Clerk; Mayor and Council; Lisa Gillmor; Kathy Watanabe; Raj Chahal; Karen Hardy; Kevin Park; Sudhanshu Jain; Anthony Becker; Reena Brilliot; Lesley Xavier; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Thoughts on Mission Point for Item 5 on the 11/19 Santa Clara City Council Meeting Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 11:34:27 AM
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I am writing to support Option A or B for Kylli’s Mission Point proposal. Option B is also a good option because it provides more homes than Option A.
Mission Point will transform nearly 50 acres of underutilized parking lots and old office buildings into a new, vibrant, urban hub for Santa Clara by creating 2,600 new homes, new jobs, and new parks.
Mission Point is a model of sustainable development that reduces reliance on cars for transportation by combining housing, jobs, and parks all in one place. Mission Point creates a walkable, bikeable, and public transit-friendly urban center. If we want a more sustainable future, we must reduce our total reliance on cars for our transportation needs, and Mission Point is an example of how we can do this.
I support the project, and I’d like to see the following improvements incorporated into the project as part of a motion from you:
- A central, defining, signature park element such as an outdoor amphitheater or space for arts and cultural events
- On-site affordable housing must cover a variety of household incomes to accommodate workers employed by the project’s retail and service businesses Meanwhile, I wish the City Council could:
- Maintain the density proposed by the project because it is appropriate for this area and necessary for our region
- NOT increase the number of parking spaces beyond what is already proposed, as doing so will merely increase congestion and pollution.
As a region, we face a staggering housing shortage and the pressing need to develop walkable and sustainable neighborhoods capable of handling whatever the future might bring us.
Mission Point addresses both issues by laying out a plan for a dense, mixed-use, transit- oriented community. This project creates more homes and more jobs.
Once completed, Mission Point will revitalize a huge chunk of North Santa Clara and attract even more future development.
Mission Point is exactly what Santa Clara and Silicon Valley need.
Please approve this project!
Thank you,
Divya