The Santa Clara City Council prioritized updating the general plan, adding more “affordable” housing and public outreach. The topics came up as part of the Council’s goal-setting retreat Jan. 26. The meeting’s aspiration was to address things from, according to Mayor Lisa Gillmor, a “very high level.” Eileen Goodwin, with Apex Strategies, moderated the meeting, … Read more
During a marathon session that stretched until 2:40 a.m., the Santa Clara City Council approved California’s Great America’s proposal to expand its operations. The Council Chambers were packed to the brim during the Council’s Tuesday night meeting. Some were barred from entering the chambers, which had reached its 150-person capacity by 8 p.m. The Council … Read more
Prometheus Real Estate Group, developers of a high-density housing development — on the site where Moonlite Lanes used to be located, will get another six weeks to address neighborhood concerns surrounding the project. The topic came up at Tuesday night’s Council meeting, where Jon Moss, executive vice president with Prometheus, based out of San Mateo, … Read more
Noise concerns dominated a Santa Clara Planning Commission conversation about proposed additions to California’s Great America. Great America is requesting a general plan amendment to rezone the park from regional commercial to planned development, which would allow for the addition of rides, attractions and expanded hours. However, the final environmental impact report shows that the … Read more
Amid warnings to proceed with caution, the Santa Clara City Council approved moving forward with the proposed “agrihood” to be located on Winchester Blvd. After much long-winded pageantry ushering in the newly elected public officials, the Council voted unanimously to submit the ratio of “affordable” to market-rate housing to the State at its Tuesday meeting. … Read more
A proposed housing development for the indigent drew praise from the Santa Clara City Council and public alike. The 200-unit complex will be on the southeast corner of Monroe and San Tomas, a nearly 2.5-acre piece of city-owned land leased to a Hyundai dealership to park cars. At its Tuesday meeting, the Council unanimously voted … Read more
After more than 15years of discussion, some are asking the Santa Clara City Council to exercise caution in moving forward with an urban farm development. The development incorporates 165 units of “affordable” senior housing, market-rate housing and a 1.5-acre farm – an “agrihood” – at 90 N. Winchester Blvd. The Council must act on developing … Read more
In an act of political theater at the Nov. 22 Santa Clara City Council meeting, Council supporters donned green ribbons tied around their arms and held matching signs that read “Follow the Law.” This demonstration came following a similar showing by San Francisco 49ers employees earlier this month as part of a tug-of-war between the … Read more
Patrick Nikolai wants to be your police chief. Nikolai has worked for the Santa Clara Police Department for 25 years. Currently a sergeant, he has served as the president of Santa Clara Police Officers Association for 14 years. He has also worked as a unit supervisor for DARE and as a field training supervisor. Nikolai … Read more
Mike Sellers wants to be your police chief. Sellers has worked in law enforcement for 31 years, including having served as Santa Clara’s police chief since late 2012. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from California State University in Long Beach, Calif. Sellers also completed the FBI National Academy, a 10-week program for those with “demonstrated … Read more