Super Bowl Agreements Come Before Council 

The Santa Clara City Council discussed the city's financial commitments for Super Bowl LX which should be paid for by the BAHC.

The public got its first glimpse of next year’s Super Bowl agreement. With Levi’s Stadium set to host Super Bowl LX in 2026, city employees presented the terms of the agreement to the Santa Clara City Council at its Tuesday night meeting. The presentation was similar to one approved earlier this year that lays out the … Read more

Santa Clara Enacts Eminent Domain on Yet Another Property for SVP Expansion

The Santa Clara City Council approved the use of eminent domain to expand Silicon Valley Power, delayed a decision on public notifications.

To accommodate Silicon Valley Power’s system expansion plan, the Santa Clara City Council approved seizing four more parcels as part of an ongoing eminent domain process. At its regular meeting on Aug. 19, the council voted unanimously to secure the latest of a slew of properties along a proposed transmission line. The 115 kV line … Read more

Two Developments Add For-Sale Homes To Santa Clara’s Housing Stock

The Santa Clara City Council rezoned to make way for two new housing developments and approved plans for a Charter Review Committee.

The Santa Clara City Council altered the zoning on two parcels to make way for a pair of housing projects that will add 17 for-sale homes to the city. At its last meeting on July 15 before its break, the council approved slight increases to two properties fairly close to each other, allowing for a … Read more

Council Adopts Budget, Hikes Utility Rates

The Santa Clara City Council adopted its budget for the next two years and approved rate hikes for sewer and water rates on June 10.

Santa Clara’s financial situation is steadily improving. At its meeting Tuesday night, the Santa Clara City Council passed its two-year budget. That budget shows the city is continuing to recover from the crippling effects the pandemic saddled on the city. The item was the culmination of two prior study sessions that aimed to give the … Read more

City Amends General Plan to Nix Areas Designated for Future Residential Development

Santa Clara will eliminate three focus areas the city previously designated for housing. At its Tuesday night meeting, the Santa Clara City Council opted to maintain industrial and office uses in the Central Expressway, De la Cruz Boulevard and Lawrence Station regions, removing the general plan designation that earmarked them as areas for potential housing. … Read more

Jury Finds Santa Clara Owes David’s Restaurant More than $1.3 Million

A civil jury found that the City of Santa Clara owes the owner of David's Restaurant more than $1.3 million for loss of goodwill and profits.

The City of Santa Clara is fighting back after a jury ordered it to pay the owner of David’s Restaurant and Banquet Hall more than $1.3 million. On May 16, the city filed an appeal contesting a January 2025 civil court verdict. The verdict was the culmination of several years of court battles between David’s … Read more

Merchandise Vendor Secures Contract At Levi’s Stadium 

The Santa Clara City Council agreed to a non-NFL Levi's Stadium vendor contract with Fanatics and allocated federal money for housing.

Santa Clara has contracted with a well-known vendor for merchandising for non-NFL events at Levi’s Stadium. At its Tuesday night meeting, the Santa Clara City Council opted to contract with Fanatics. Approval of the contract had seen pushback, most notable from Mayor Lisa Gillmor, when previously presented. Gillmor’s opposition to the approval stemmed from the … Read more

Related Proposes Displacing Retail And Office Space In Favor Of Data Centers

Related Companies presented its new Northside vision to the Santa Clara City Council on May 6 and it starts with data centers.

Waning economic conditions have caused the Related Santa Clara development to pivot, incorporating data centers at the cost of office and retail space. At a special Santa Clara City Council study session Tuesday night, the council heard the reasoning for the largest development in the city’s history shifting its focus. While Related “remains strongly committed … Read more

Youth Sports Organizations Come To Agreement With City On Field Use Fees

The council adopted a new field use fee that better serves youth sports, adjusted its municipal fee schedule and changed the city's housing element.

At the April 29 meeting, the Santa Clara City Council adopted a new field use fee that better serves youth sports, adjusted its municipal fee schedule and changed the city’s housing element to avoid a lawsuit. Santa Clara’s youth sports organizations will see a reduction in their field use fees. The organizations had historically enjoyed … Read more

Council Sets Sights On Big-Ticket Events, Bond Projects for 2025

The City of Santa Clara's priority setting session focused mostly on the two major sports events coming in 2026 and a few other key initiatives.

Sports and infrastructure will be Santa Clara’s focus over the next year. At the Santa Clara City Council’s priority setting session last month, the council emphasized the need to ensure big-ticket events at Levi’s Stadium go off without a hitch and that the city spends voter-approved bond money responsibly. Super Bowl LX and FIFA World … Read more