Karen Hardy

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Comprehensive Data Center Policy and Environmental Standards

Impacts city utility revenues and infrastructure investments totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.

Pedestrian Access and Safety on County Expressways

Capital improvement funding allocated toward median improvements and crosswalk safety upgrades.

Residential Additions and Infill Housing Proposals

Private property investments will affect individual property values and local construction activity.

Senior Housing and Tenant Protections

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Youth Commission FY 2026/27 Work Plan and Goals

None.

Public Employee Disciplinary Appeal & Overtime Policies

Potential back pay or personnel liabilities depending on the outcome of the appeal.

City Librarian Recruitment

Leadership transition may involve recruitment expenditures and potential staffing adjustments.

Proposed Nitrous Oxide Retail Sales Prohibition

Enforcement costs will be absorbed within existing administrative and code enforcement structures.

Zoning Code Cleanup and Tasman East Rezoning

Neutral impact covered under existing operating budgets.

Vision Zero Traffic Safety Plan

Requires funding for a new Senior Civil Engineer position and future capital safety projects.

Station Area Specific Plan Chapters 2 and 3 Review

Study and planning costs are covered under existing municipal and regional project allocations.

city official conduct

It's unclear if this behind-the-scenes drama is costing taxpayers any money, but it's definitely not a good look for City Hall.

Comprehensive City Charter Update and Ballot Measure

Election administration costs associated with placing measures on the November 2026 ballot.

Library Foundation Partnership & Funding

Enhanced fundraising coordination supporting library programs and capital needs.

Data Center Growth and Infrastructure Impacts

Substantial electricity and water usage driven by data center operations impacts local utilities.

Complete Draft Specific Plan Review

The plan establishes development standards and frameworks that will guide hundreds of millions of dollars in private and public investment over the next 30 years.

In-Fill Redevelopment and Historic Compatibility at 4435 Fillmore Street

Increases property value and property tax assessment for the subject parcel.

Public Works Procurement and Alternative Delivery Methods

Modernized procurement can lead to cost savings and increased efficiency on capital projects.

Senior Needs Assessment Survey & Outreach

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Elimination of Senior Center Membership Fees and Facility Upgrades

Data Center Moratorium and Policy Review Request

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Data Center Review Expansion

Consideration of a Historic Resource Designation for the Tiburcio Vasquez Gravesite Located in Santa Clara Mission Cemetery

Council Policy 0-30 Request by Councilmember Park regarding parking for apartment complexes

Approval of September 28, 2026 Minutes and 2027 Calendar

Reordering Agenda Items

Action on a Resolution Approving the 2027 Senior Advisory Commission Calendar of Meetings

Approval of September 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes

September 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Continuance of Architectural Review for Walsh Avenue Office Building (PLN25-00536)

Architectural Review for Market Street Residence (PLN25-00274)

Architectural Review for Blossom Drive Residence (PLN26-00227)

Architectural Review for Maryann Drive Addition and ADU (PLN26-00149)

Architectural Review for Franklin Street Residences (PLN25-00567)

Architectural Review for Stevenson Street Residence (PLN26-00260)

Excuse Absent Commissioners

Approval of September 8, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Election of Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2026/27

Approval of 2027 Meeting Calendar

Data Center Moratorium and Policy Review Request

Affirmation of Pedestrian Restrictions on Expressways

Comprehensive Approach to Data Center Policy Updates

Approval of Annexation, Pre-Zone, General Plan Pre-Designation, and Vesting Tentative Map for University Station Residential Project

Approval of Consent Calendar

Adoption of Zoning Code Clean-up Ordinance No. 2088

Approval of the 2025-2026 CAPER Report for HUD Submission

Stadium Authority Financial Status Report and Budget Amendments

Acceptance of Stadium Authority Financial Statements

A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Councilmember Jain, to (1) accept the resignation of Nancy Biagini; (2) appoint Jonathan Marinaro to the Planning Commission to serve a partial te

A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Councilmember Jain, to (1) discuss and approve a final response to the Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "VTA's Management and Oversight of BART Si

Approval of Response to Civil Grand Jury Report on VTA BART Silicon Valley Phase II

Appointment to Civil Service Commission

Approval of Consent Calendar

Approval of Mills Act Contract for 1261 Jackson Street

Designation of League of California Cities Delegates

Agendize Sustainability Manager Position (Council Policy 030)

Action on Appeal of Architectural Review for 860-858 Civic Center Drive and 1526 Alviso Street

Continuance of Historic Resource Designation for Tiburcio Vásquez Gravesite

Approval of Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for 3521 and 3591 Homestead Road

Approval of Response to Civil Grand Jury Report on Pothole Damage

(1) waive first reading and introduce the Ordinance No. 2088 in the form presented; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 26-9600 applying the R6 Transit Neighborhood District to the properties currently zoned

extend the debate.

Approval of Consent Calendar

Adoption of Third Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance and Rezoning

Referral of Chapter 17.15 Street Improvements Review to Staff

to approve the list of Bills and Claims for May 9, 2026 - June 5, 2026.

extend this meeting to 1:45 a.m.

to (1) authorize the City Manager or designee to issue Purchase Orders to 3M Company, for an additional $2,500,000 for a revised maximum aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for 715 Aluminum Cond

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to approve the appointment of Mark Kelsey as the Mayor's Citywide Representative to the Community Advisory Committee support

(1) determine the project to be consistent with the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) that the City Council adopted for the Downtown Precise Plan

to overrule the chair on meeting procedure.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 26-9589 accepting the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program grant to be util

to (1) approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Master Services Agreements with Westwood Professional Services, Inc., RRM Design Group, and Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey (Master S

A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Councilmember Cox, to extend this meeting to 1:00 AM.

A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to extend this meeting to 1:30 AM.

authorize the City Manager to execute a 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding and any related Side Letter Agreements between the City of Santa Clara and the Unclassified Fire Management (Unit 9B) on t

to agendize a discussion to bring on an ethics advisor including City sponsored candidate forum events at a later meeting date uncertain.

to move Item 7 up on the agenda to be heard after Public Presentations.

to open the public hearing on Item 11 and then continue it to the August 18, 2026 Joint City Council and Authorities Concurrent & Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board meeting.

to note and file the Monthly Financial Status Report and Monthly Investment Report for May 2026 as presented.

close the Public Hearing.

A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by Councilmember Park, to adopt Resolution No. 26-9590 (1) calling and giving notice of a Special Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026

to (1) determine that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction) and Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction) of Title 14 of the Cali

A motion was made by Councilmember Chahal, seconded by Councilmember Hardy, to close the Public Hearing.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to waive Second Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2087 granting a non-exclusive franchise to LS Power Grid California, LLC on

A motion was made by Councilmember Park, seconded by Councilmember Jain, to agendize a public report out on the status of the FIFA investigation at a later meeting date uncertain.

A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to conduct the public hearing, consider all written and oral testimony presented, and adopt Resolution No. 26-9591 confirming

Approval of Consent Calendar

Benton-Lawrence Family Interim Housing Funding Agreement