Planning CommissionSanta Clara County
Meeting adjourned; next meeting scheduled Aug 27, 2026
The meeting was adjourned.
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The meeting was adjourned.
Residents can submit written comments in person or by email to planning.commission@pln.sccgov.org.
The commission will vote on a consent calendar that bundles routine approvals.
Commission members will elect a Chairperson.
What's happening
Why it matters
Elected officers lead the commission’s work and set meeting priorities.
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 board approved the election of Commissioner Cohen as Chairperson and Commissioner Hetterly as Vice Chairperson for fiscal year 2026‑2027.
Decided Jul 23, 2026.
The public may address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda.
Commission members will elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year.
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 Chairperson will give a report to the committee.
Committee members will present their individual reports.
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.
Committee members proposed topics for upcoming meetings.
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.
The scheduled meeting on July 22, 2026 was cancelled.
The committee will elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson for the fiscal year 2026-2027.
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.
Residents can address the committee on any matter not on the agenda.
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.
Commission will approve the minutes from the May 27, 2026 regular meeting.
Commission will vote to approve the consent calendar and any changes to the agenda.
Commission will propose future agenda items and make announcements.
Commission will receive a verbal report from the Department of Planning and Development.
Members of the public may address the commission on any topic not on the agenda.
Commission will share announcements and correspondence.
The board will vote to approve amended bylaws for the Fairgrounds Management Corporation.