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San Martin Planning Advisory Committee
Summary cards
The committee will decide whether to forward a favorable or unfavorable recommendation to the Planning Commission on several zoning ordinance amendments.
The committee will vote on all consent calendar items and any agenda changes in one motion.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approves routine items, contracts, and other actions that affect county services and residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at 6:00 PM on July 22, 2026.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Public may speak on consent items by requesting to speak at this time.
Decision update
The San Martin Planning Advisory Committee approved the consent calendar and the proposed changes to the committee agenda. This approval is final.
Decided Jul 22, 2026.
The committee will elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson for the fiscal year 2026-2027.
The committee will approve the written record of the March 25, 2026 regular meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Officially records decisions and actions taken, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at 6:00 PM on July 22, 2026.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee approved the minutes of the March 25, 2026 regular meeting. The approval is final.
Decided Jul 22, 2026.
Residents can address the committee on any matter not on the agenda.
The committee received a report from the Office of Supervisor Sylvia Arenas.
What's happening
Why it matters
The supervisor’s updates can affect community priorities and upcoming initiatives.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee received a report that the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a grant sponsored by Supervisor Sylvia Arenas for the San Martin Neighborhood Association on June 18, 2026. Receipt of the report is final.
Decided Jul 22, 2026.
Committee members proposed topics for upcoming meetings.
Committee members will elect a Chairperson.
What's happening
Why it matters
Leadership determines how the advisory committee sets priorities and guides planning discussions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at the County of Santa Clara Animal Services Center, 12425 Monterey Road, San Martin, CA 95046 at 6:00 PM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee voted to elect Member Paredes‑Bahnsen as Chairperson and Member Engelhardt as Vice Chairperson for Fiscal Year 2026‑2027; both elections were approved.
Decided Jul 22, 2026.
The Chairperson will give a report to the committee.
The Department of Planning and Development will present a timeline for completing a work plan that expands the San Martin Planning Area into the General Plan update.
The committee received a report on recent activities of the Department of Planning and Development, the Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors.
Committee members will present their individual reports.
