City Council and Authorities Concurrent, May 5, 2026
Approves Parks and Recreation Master Plan Adoption, unanimous (7-0)
What happened
The Santa Clara City Council held a study session on the FY 2026-2028 biennial budget, which shows a balanced 10-year forecast with $35 million in additional revenues from strong sales tax growth and SVP transfers.
- Jurisdiction
- Santa Clara, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 5, 2026
- Decisions
- 5 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous (7-0)
Free sample: decision 1 of 5
FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for HUD Grant Funds
Council approved the final version of the Annual Action Plan allocating $1.5 million in CDBG funds and $761,000 in HOME funds to various community organizations including Project Sentinel, Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley, Bill Wilson Center, and Senior Adults Legal Assistance at $30,000 each for public services.
- Funding subject to HUD requirements and quarterly reporting by recipient organizations
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Santa Clara City Council held a study session on the FY 2026-2028 biennial budget, which shows a balanced 10-year forecast with $35 million in additional revenues from strong sales tax growth and SVP transfers.
Key Decisions (5)
FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for HUD Grant Funds
TEFRA Hearing for Clara Gardens Affordable Housing at 3550 El Camino Real
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Adoption
Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District Renewal Intent
Private Encroachments in Public Right-of-Way Ordinance
Development Activity (3)
Clara Gardens (Phase 2 of Bella Vista Inn)
Residential
North Santa Clara Park (Related City Place)
Other
International Swim Center Improvements
Infrastructure
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
City approved $50 million in tax-exempt bonds for 120-unit affordable…
Commercial Demand
Related City Place development timeline remains uncertain due to current…
Infrastructure
City's 10-year forecast shows $252 million in unfunded high-priority infrastructure…
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