Historical & Landmarks Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · September 1, 2022
Minutes
Final
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Historical & Landmarks Commission
09/01/2022 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution
22-9135, the Historical and Landmarks Commission meeting will be held by teleconference only.
No physical location will be available for this meeting; however, the City of Santa Clara continues
to provide methods for the public to participate remotely:
• Via Zoom:
o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/97233262035 or
o Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833
Webinar ID: 972 3326 2035
Public Comments prior to meeting may be submitted via email to
PlanningPublicComment@santaclaraca.gov no later than noon on the day of the meeting. Clearly
indicate the project address, meeting body, and meeting date in the email.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN ZOOM WEBINAR:
Please follow the guidelines below when participating in a Zoom Webinar:
- The meeting will be recorded so you must choose 'continue' to accept and stay in the meeting.
- If there is an option to change the phone number to your name when you enter the meeting,
please do so as your name will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to
speak.
- Mute all other audio before speaking. Using multiple devices can cause an audio feedback.
- Use the raise your hand feature in Zoom when you would like to speak on an item and lower
when finished speaking. Press *9 to raise your hand if you are calling in by phone only.
- Identify yourself by name before speaking on an item.
- Unmute when called on to speak and mute when done speaking. If there is background noise
coming from a participant, they will be muted by the host. Press *6 if you are participating by
phone to unmute.
- If you no longer wish to stay in the meeting once your item has been heard, you may leave the
meeting.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Commissioner Vargas-Smith, seconded by
Commissioner Stocks to approve the Consent Calendar with a
minor revision to the minutes.
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1.A Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of June 2, 2022
1.B Historical and Landmarks Commission 2023 Calendar of Meetings
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. Consideration of a Historical Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract)
for 957 Lewis Street
A motion was made by Commissioner Stocks, seconded by
Commissioner Romano to close public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Romano, seconded by
Commissioner Swartzwelder to approve staff recommendation with
the following modifications to the 10-Year Plan:
-For Years 1-2, note that changes will be like for like and match the
existing materials
-For Years 7-8, refer to the work as repair rather than replacement
STAFF REPORT
1. Berryessa Adobe Maintenance
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
1. Subcommittee Reporting - 20 minutes
2. Board and Committee Assignments - 15 minutes
Board/Committee Lead/Alternate
Santa Clara Arts and Historic Consortium Leung / Romano
Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara Vargas-Smith / Leung
Old Quad Residents Association Leung / Romano
Development Review Hearing Romano / Vargas-Smith
BART/ High Speed Rail/ VTA BRT Committee Vargas-Smith / Swartzwelder
Zoning Ordinance Update Romano / Swartzwelder
El Camino Real Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee Leung
Downtown Revitalization Vargas-Smith / Romano
3. Announcements and Other Items - 10 minutes
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4. Commissioner Travel and Training Requests - 10 minutes
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Vargas-Smith, seconded by
Commissioner Romano to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
The next regular scheduled meeting is on October 6, 2022.
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any
quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the
Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other
provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any
quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day
following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal
challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person
wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to
raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in
this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or
prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the
interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.
If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name
will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect
"Public Speaker."
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified
individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or
activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the
maximum extent feasible. The City of Santa Clara will generally, upon request,
provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for
qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision
impairments so they can participate equally in the City’s programs, services, and
activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to
enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.
Agendas and other written materials distributed during a public meeting that are
public record will be made available by the City in an appropriate alternative format.
Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 408-615-2220 with your request for an alternative
format copy of the agenda or other written materials.
Individuals who require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or
any other disability-related modification of policies or procedures, or other
accommodation, in order to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of
Santa Clara, should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 408-615-3000 as soon as
possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
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Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Historical & Landmarks Commission
Thursday, September 1, 2022 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution
22-9135, the Historical and Landmarks Commission meeting will be held by teleconference only.
No physical location will be available for this meeting; however, the City of Santa Clara continues
to provide methods for the public to participate remotely:
• Via Zoom:
o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/97233262035 or
o Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833
Webinar ID: 972 3326 2035
Public Comments prior to meeting may be submitted via email to
PlanningPublicComment@santaclaraca.gov no later than noon on the day of the meeting. Clearly
indicate the project address, meeting body, and meeting date in the email.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN ZOOM WEBINAR:
Please follow the guidelines below when participating in a Zoom Webinar:
- The meeting will be recorded so you must choose 'continue' to accept and stay in the meeting.
- If there is an option to change the phone number to your name when you enter the meeting,
please do so as your name will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to
speak.
- Mute all other audio before speaking. Using multiple devices can cause an audio feedback.
- Use the raise your hand feature in Zoom when you would like to speak on an item and lower
when finished speaking. Press *9 to raise your hand if you are calling in by phone only.
- Identify yourself by name before speaking on an item.
- Unmute when called on to speak and mute when done speaking. If there is background noise
coming from a participant, they will be muted by the host. Press *6 if you are participating by
phone to unmute.
- If you no longer wish to stay in the meeting once your item has been heard, you may leave the
meeting.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items may be enacted, approved or adopted, based upon the findings prepared and provided in
the written staff report, by one motion unless requested to be removed by anyone for discussion or explanation. If
any member of the Historical and Landmarks Commission, staff, the applicant or a member of the public wishes to
comment on a Consent Calendar item, or would like the item to be heard on the regular agenda, please notify
Planning staff, or request this action at the Historical and Landmarks Commission meeting when the Chair calls for
these requests during the Consent Calendar review.
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1.A 22-993 Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of June 2, 2022
Recommendation: Approve the Historical and Landmarks Commission
Minutes of June 2, 2022.
1.B 22-1023 Historical and Landmarks Commission 2023 Calendar of
Meetings
Recommendation: Approve the Historical and Landmarks Commission
2023 Calendar of Meetings.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Members of the public may briefly address the Commission on any item not on the agenda.
GENERAL BUSINESS
The following items from this Historical and Landmarks Commission agenda will be scheduled for further review
following the conclusion of hearings and recommendations by the Historical and Landmarks Commission. Please
contact the Planning Division office for information on the schedule of hearings for these items.
2. 22-950 Consideration of a Historical Preservation Agreement (Mills Act
Contract) for 957 Lewis Street
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historical and Landmarks
Commission find that the Mills Act Application and
associated 10-Year Plan for restoration and
maintenance accomplish the intent of preserving and
maintaining the historical significance of the property;
and therefore, recommend Council approval of a Mills
Act Contract, and the adoption of a 10-Year
Restoration and Maintenance Plan associated with
the Historical Preservation Agreement.
STAFF REPORT
1. Berryessa Adobe Maintenance
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
1. Subcommittee Reporting - 20 minutes
2. Board and Committee Assignments - 15 minutes
Board/Committee Lead/Alternate
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Santa Clara Arts and Historic Consortium Leung / Romano
Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara Vargas-Smith / Leung
Old Quad Residents Association Leung / Romano
Development Review Hearing Romano / Vargas-Smith
BART/ High Speed Rail/ VTA BRT Committee Vargas-Smith / Swartzwelder
Zoning Ordinance Update Romano / Swartzwelder
El Camino Real Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee Leung
Downtown Revitalization Vargas-Smith / Romano
3. Announcements and Other Items - 10 minutes
4. Commissioner Travel and Training Requests - 10 minutes
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 6 p.m.
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any
quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the
Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other
provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any
quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day
following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal
challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person
wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to
raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in
this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or
prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the
interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.
If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name
will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect
"Public Speaker."
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified
individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or
activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the
maximum extent feasible. The City of Santa Clara will generally, upon request,
provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for
qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision
impairments so they can participate equally in the City’s programs, services, and
activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to
enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.
Agendas and other written materials distributed during a public meeting that are
public record will be made available by the City in an appropriate alternative format.
Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 408-615-2220 with your request for an alternative
format copy of the agenda or other written materials.
Individuals who require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or
any other disability-related modification of policies or procedures, or other
accommodation, in order to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of
Santa Clara, should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 408-615-3000 as soon as
possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
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