City of Application for Cultural Commission, Historical & Landmark Commission and Senior Advisory ta Clara
Commission
Board/Commission/Committee Applying For*
Historical & Landmark Commission
ersonal Information
RECEIVED
Name*
Ruhina Surendran
MAY 1 1 2026
Are you a resident of the City of Santa Clara?*
(Must be a resident of the city of santa clara at time of application) City Clerk's Office • Yes r No City of Santa Clara
Address*
Street Address
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Santa Clara CA
Postal / Zip Code Country
95051 USA
Provide two forms of Proof of Residency in the City of Santa Clara Attachment 1*
Drivers-license.pdf 647. 21KB
Attachment 2*
Uility-bill, por 1.1MB
Email*
Primary Phone Number*
Secondary Phone Number
Additional information
Have you attended a meeting of this Board/ Commission/ Committee?* Yes
Work Experience
Present Employer*
Designintent Landscape Architects
Job Title*
Owner / Founder
Previous Government Bodies/ Elective Offices Applicant has served Govemment Position/ Office Held: Date
Historic Preservation Office, City of Columbus Historic Preservation Intern 6/1/1998 OH
Civic or Charitable Organizations to which Applicant has belonged Civic or Charitable Organization Position Held From Date To Date Asha for Education Board of Directors 5/1/2006 5/1/2008 High School, College, Professional, Vocational Schools attended High School, College, Professional, Vocational School Major Subject Degree Dates / Anticipated Graduation
Central School, Bangalore i Science 6/1/1990
Special awards or recognition received
American National Scholarship Award
Beckman Coulter 5-Year Service Award
Houzz 2025 Service Award
Reasons
Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Commission, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory board:
development to the city's broader architectural and cultural history.
I believe my background allows me to contribute a balanced perspective that integrates preservation goals with contemporary design, sustainability, accessibility, and long-term usability.
My experience working in Bay Area jurisdictions has also given me an understanding of coordination between planning, historic review, engineering, and landscape considerations throughout the entitlement and implementation process.
Additional Information
Any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application:
between new development and established neighborhoods.
As both a resident and design professional, I would value the opportunity to contribute to shaping Santa Clara's public realm and built form in a way that is thoughtful. context-sensitive, and responsive to the community. Living locally also allows me to bring a more grounded understanding of the city's microclimates, infrastructure challenges, and long-term maintenance considerations, while remaining invested in outcomes that enhance the quality of life for residents Conflict of Interests
Are you associated with any Organization/Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position? No
Abstaining from Votes
City policy directs all advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises?
Yes
Signature and Acknowledgement
Signature
By clicking submit you are confirming that you are the person listed in this application, and that all information provided is truthful and correct. All information provided will be public information.
Rukira Juneratar
Date
5/11/2026
City of Application for Cultural Commission, Historieal & andmark Commission and Senior Advisory Santa Clara
Commission
osition
Board/Commission/Committee Applying For*
Historical & Landmark Commission
ersonal Information!
SING
Name*
Kumar Viswanathan
Are you a resident of the City of Santa Clara?*
(Must be a resident of the city of santa clara at time of application) r. Yes r No
Address *
Street Address
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Santa Clara CA
Postal / Zip Code Country
95051 USA
Provide two forms of Proof of Residency in the City of Santa Clara Attachment 1*
Kumar Viswanathan_UtilityBill pdf 4.57MB
Attachment 2*
US_Latest_DL.pdf 313.51KB
Email*
Primary Phone Number*
Secondary Phone Number
Additional Information
Have you attended a meeting of this Board/ Commission/ Committee?* No
Work Experience
Present Employer*
Independant IT Consultant
Job Title*
IT Consulting Manager
Previous Government Bodies/ Elective Offices Applicant has served Govemment Position/ Office Held: Date
Civic or Charitable Organizations to which Applicant has belonged Civic or Charitable Organization Position Held From Date To Date High School, College, Professional, Vocational Schools attended High School, College, Professional, Vocational School Major Subject Degree Dates / Anticipated Graduation
MBA - Bharathidasan University Business Administration & Management 7/20/2000 Bachelor of Technology - Anna University Electronics Engineering 7/19/1995 Special awards or recognition received
I have been recognized multiple times as an Excellent Performer/Excellent Employee at Accenture, wherein I served for ~9 years as a Managing Director Reasons
Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Commission, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory board:
I would like to serve at the Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission (HHC), which is an advisory body to protect, preserve, and promote the county's historic resources. I woule like to elp in maintaining the Heritage Resource Inventory, evaluating properties for significance viewing Mills Act contracts. and advising on planning projects to minimize adverse impacts o cultural resources
Additional Information
Any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application:
I have nearly 28+ years of professional experience across the globe and 20+ years of leadership experience, advising corporate on matters pertaining to technology and people needs. I had been a member of the Silicon Valley Leadership group, advising the group and the State of CA on matters pertaining to the development needs of the state.
Conflict of Interests
Are you associated with any Organization/Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position? No
Abstaining from Votes
City policy directs all advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises?
Yes
Signature and Acknowledgement
Signature
By clicking submit you are confirming that you are the person fisted in this application, and that all information provided is truthful and correct. All information provided will be public information.
Kamar Oramanathen
Date
3/7/2026