REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Appointment of Alternate Cultural Commission Member to the Santa Clara Station Area Plan Task Force (SATF)
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development
BACKGROUND
On December 6, 2022, the City Council reviewed the recommended SATF members and appointed the following seven individuals:
* Jonathon Evans - Representative of Old Quad Residents Association (OQRA)
* Dan Ondrasek - Representative of Reclaiming Our Downtown (ROD)
* Dave Schoenwetter - Representative of Santa Clara University (SCU)
* Patricia Leung - Representative of the Historical and Landmarks Commission
* Candida Diaz - Representative of the Cultural Commission
* Rob Mayer - Architect and Santa Clara resident
* Jane Casamajor - Representative of the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
Following an application and interview process, the City Council appointed four additional members to the SATF on April 11, 2023:
* Jill Hough - Professional Transportation Planner
* Dylan Plane - Real estate professional
* Michael Stockwell - Chairman of the South Bay Historical Railroad Society
* Ray Hashimoto - Planning consultant and Santa Clara resident
In November 2023, Jane Casamajor, who represented the BPAC on the SATF resigned and the BPAC selected and, subsequently City Council appointed, Sukrit Ganesh to the SATF.
In October 2024, Candida Diaz, who represented the Cultural Commission on the SATF, resigned from the SATF.
DISCUSSION
At the November 2, 2024, meeting, the Cultural Commission selected a new representative from their group to serve on the SATF. The proposed new representative is Jonathan Marinaro.
If appointed, Jonathan Marinaro will begin serving on the SATF at the next scheduled meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that ...
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