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Planning Commission Representation at City Council
The commission discussed creating a formal policy to appoint commissioner representatives to present the planning commission's official stance during City Council meetings on previously heard items.
2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 12, 2026
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Charter City Status and Measure R Park Restrictions
A resident questioned why Santa Clara maintains a city charter instead of becoming a general law city and raised concerns that Measure R blocks cell phone towers in parks, forcing infrastructure into residential areas.
2 mentionsLast discussed Mar 18, 2026