Assessment AppealsSanta Clara County
Applied Materials, Inc. assessment appeal hearing
A hearing will be held for an assessment appeal filed by Applied Materials, Inc.
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A hearing will be held for an assessment appeal filed by Applied Materials, Inc.
The Commission will adopt a resolution to extend the approved Tentative Map, Site Plan, SPAR, and SDPA for the Block 21 mixed‑use project at 500 E. 3rd Avenue by two years.
The commission will adopt a resolution to extend the approved Tentative Map, Site Plan, SPAR, and SDPA for the project by two years.
Staff will review applications from nonprofit and civic groups and recommend funding to be included in the FY 26‑27 budget. The council will consider these recommendations.
Staff asked the council for direction on developing the 2026‑2031 capital improvement plan, including project priorities and funding options. Input will shape which infrastructure projects move forward.
Board approved the Chair to sign a professional services agreement with Medical Doctors Associates dba Cross Country Locums for locum tenens coverage from July 1 2026 to June 30 2027, not exceeding $600,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures continuity of medical services in county health facilities when physicians are unavailable.
Who is affected
How to act
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Decision update
The item “Approve up to $600K Locum Tenens contract with Cross Country Locums” passed.
Decided May 12, 2026.
The Board approved and ratified a third amendment to the Voting System and Services Agreement, authorizing the Chair to execute the name change to Liberty Vote USA effective October 20, 2025.
What's happening
Why it matters
It updates the county’s voting system contract to reflect the vendor’s new name, ensuring continuity of election services.
Who is affected
How to act
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Decision update
The Board passed a motion to approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a third amendment to the voting‑system agreement with Liberty Vote USA and found the amendment exempt from CEQA. The motion is final.
Decided May 12, 2026.
Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 33B to establish an Entertainment Zone on the 2000 block of Broadway and the cross‑section of Redwood Creek.
City Council will waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance creating an Entertainment Zone on the 2000 block of Broadway and adjacent Redwood Creek area.
The Council will direct staff to follow the Surplus Land Act procedure for the Downtown Library Parking Lot B (1016 Middlefield Road).
The City proposes an ordinance to create an Entertainment Zone on the 2000 block of Broadway and the adjacent pedestrian mall.
City Council will interview four applicants and consider appointing one member to a full four‑year term on the Planning Commission, covering June 1 2026 through May 31 2030.
The city is holding an open house where representatives from three development teams will present their proposals for the downtown parking plazas 1, 2, and 3. The event is scheduled for May 7, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center Sequoia Patio.
Join our open house to meet representatives from the three development teams and learn about their proposals in response to the City's Request for Proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3.
Join the open house to meet representatives from three development teams and learn about their proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3. The event is scheduled for May 7, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center Sequoia Patio, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park.
Join the open house to meet representatives from the three development teams and learn about their proposals in response to the City's Request for Proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3.
The city is hosting an open house where representatives from three development teams will present their plans for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3. Attendees can learn about each proposal and ask questions.
Join the open house to meet representatives from three development teams and learn about their proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3. The event is scheduled for 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center Sequoia Patio.
The city is holding an open house where representatives from three development teams will present their proposals for the downtown parking plazas 1, 2, and 3. Residents can learn about the proposals and ask questions.
The city is hosting an open house for residents to meet the three development teams working on proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3. Attendees can learn about each team's plans and ask questions. No official decisions will be made at this event.
The Commission approved a contract with Debbie Schecter of Schecter Consulting, an existing county vendor, to facilitate the next two Commission meetings and help develop an 18‑month work plan with SMART goals.
The scheduled meeting for May 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM has been cancelled.
The Zoning Administrator meeting set for May 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed.
The commission set the Tier 3 utility‑scale solar acreage cap at 16,000 acres countywide.
What's happening
Why it matters
The cap limits how much land can be used for large solar farms, influencing development and environmental impacts.
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How to act
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Planning Commission recommendation
This is an advisory recommendation, not a final county decision.
The Planning Commission voted to set the countywide utility‑scale solar cap (Tier 3) at 16,000 acres, recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve the amendment to the Coastal Land Use Plan.
Recommended May 6, 2026.