The number of “concerns” surrounding the George Haines International Swim Center (ISC) could not be easily counted at the Santa Clara City Council’s most recent meeting. City Manager Jovan Grogan ordered the ISC closed yet again earlier this month. Tuesday night, the Council heard from a consultant it hired to assess the condition of the … Read more
The Santa Clara City Council told homeowners and City planners to take another look at the redesign plans for a home in Santa Clara’s Old Quad neighborhood. Plus, plans to bring renewable wind energy to the area hit a snag, leading to a huge cost increase. And, the Council appoints its vice mayor and chaplain … Read more
The Santa Clara City Council voted to approve an update to the City’s Zoning Code and passed a resolution to join “United Against Hate.” The Council also discussed overtime pay for police officers who work the Christmas Day game at Levi’s Stadium. Santa Clara will update its zoning code for the first time in more … Read more
The full investigative summary into what happened behind closed doors at the Aug. 30, 2022 closed session of the Santa Clara City Council is now public. On Dec. 12, 2023, the City Council voted to release the executive summary that was completed more than a year ago. Prior to that, only the investigator’s final findings … Read more
The Santa Clara City Council has voted to release a full investigative report into an incident during a closed session of the Council in August 2022. The Council also received a budget update, which shows a surplus in revenue for 2023. Money will help replenish the City’s reserves. Several members of the public attended the … Read more
During the Dec. 5 meeting of the Santa Clara City Council, the Council approved placing ballot wording for a charter amendment that would turn the police chief and city clerk positions into positions appointed by the city manager. The Council also approved a 10% rate increase proposed by Silicon Valley Power (SVP) and an expenditure … Read more
The Santa Clara City Council voted to approve plans for a low-income housing project on Civic Center Drive. It approved the purchase of new equipment for Silicon Valley Power (SVP) and the City’s sewer services. The Council also debated whether the City has to help pay for new grass at Levi’s Stadium even though the … Read more
Whether Santa Clarans will continue to elect their city clerk and police chief will be left to the voters. During a protracted discussion at its most recent meeting, the Santa Clara City Council heeded the advice of the Charter Review Committee. The Council had previously formed the committee to settle whether the elected positions should … Read more
On Sept. 27 at the City of Santa Clara’s “State of the City,” held at the Mission City Center for Performing Arts, the City Council honored this year’s District and Citywide Community Award recipients. For the District 1 Community Award, Council Member Kathy Watanabe recognized the docents who volunteer at the Agnews Historical Museum and … Read more
At the Oct. 24 Santa Clara City Council meeting, council members agreed to allow for the rezoning of two parcels in the City’s historic downtown. It also heard a report from Police Chief Pat Nikolai about security at Levi’s Stadium following the July 2 stabbing of a soccer match attendee. The Council voted to delay … Read more