Historical & Landmarks Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · October 5, 2023
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Historical & Landmarks Commission
Thursday, October 5, 2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council
Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Historical and Landmarks Commission meeting in a
hybrid manner (in-person and 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.
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- Use the raise your hand feature in Zoom when you would like to speak on an item and lower
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- Identify yourself by name before speaking on an item.
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meeting.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
CONSENT CALENDAR
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1.A 23-1168 Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of September 7,
2023
Recommendation: Approve the Historical and Landmarks Commission
Minutes of September 7, 2023.
1.B 23-1146 Informational Report on the Proposed Plinth Installation at the
Memorex Data Center located at 1200-1310 Memorex Drive
Recommendation: Note and file the informational report.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
[This item is reserved for persons to address the body on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the body. The law does not permit action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the
agenda except under special circumstances. The governing body, or staff, may briefly respond to statements made
or questions posed, and appropriate body may request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting.]
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 23-1169 Election of Historical and Landmarks Commission Chair and
Vice Chair (Continued from September 7, 2023 HLC Meeting)
Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation.
STAFF REPORT
1. Berryessa Adobe Maintenance
2. Use of Grant Funds
Training and Travel Request
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
1. Subcommittee Reporting - 20 minutes
2. 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/ Vacant
Zoning Ordinance Update Romano / Vacant
El Camino Real Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee Leung
Downtown Precise Plan Vargas
ADJOURNMENT
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The next regular scheduled meeting is Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 6 pm
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