A discussion about the Santa Clara Stadium Authority’s upcoming budget caused the mayor to bemoan the lack of an agreement indemnifying it for the time employees have spent preparing for Super Bowl LX. At a study session Tuesday night, the Board got an overview of the 2024/2025 budget for Levi’s Stadium. During his presentation of … Read more
A new massive high-rise condo complex is coming to Santa Clara. Tuesday night, the Santa Clara City Council unanimously approved a 21-story condominium complex. At its most recent meeting, Council gave the green light to a 198-condo complex located at 5185 Lafayette St. The complex is part of the Tasman East Specific Plan. The .9-acre … Read more
The Santa Clara City Council heard a report about how a potential ballot measure could help with the City’s infrastructure needs. Council members dug deeper into why money is coming in from Levi’s Stadium but not ending up in the City’s general fund. They also agreed to subdivide a lot on Mission Boulevard. The Council … Read more
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 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