Marilu Hernandez

The committee meeting agenda includes a police update and a public works report. Specific action items involve the creation of a data-driven subcommittee for project evaluation, the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 work plan, and the selection of a representative for the Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Additionally, the committee will address reports on the Complete Streets review for the uncontrolled crosswalk improvements project, procedures for closing bike lanes and trails, trial runs for new infrastructure, and updates regarding the Santa Clara Station Area Task Force and various ad-hoc subcommittees.

The Commission discussed the Work Plan Goals and Activities for the 2025/26 fiscal year, focusing on the Senior Needs Assessment survey and associated community outreach. Additionally, the Commission received an educational presentation regarding the Silicon Valley (SV) Hopper Shuttle Program, including service areas, scheduling, and accessibility features of the zero-emission fleet.

This document serves as an inventory component of the Santa Clara General Plan, detailing the city's existing and planned parks and recreation facilities. It classifies these facilities into Community Parks, Mini Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Public Open Space, and Recreation Facilities, providing information on acreage and activity types. The inventory provides a foundational understanding of the city's parkland, critical for informing future planning and development initiatives, with data current as of October 2009.

Key discussion topics for the meeting include taking action on the Youth Commission Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Work Plan and Goals. Committee updates were provided regarding ongoing activities: the Community Building Committee is finalizing materials and seeking sponsors for the SC Hacks hackathon; the Youth Empowerment Committee is preparing logistics for filming the video "What Can You Do with a Library Card?"; and the Civic Engagement Committee is working on promoting the Welcome Package via a flyer and planning a Narcan demonstration. Staff reports covered the upcoming STEM Zone event, the conclusion of the Library Card Design Contest, and the availability of applications for the next Youth Commission term.

The meeting agenda included action on the Minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting. Key general business items involved the approval of two grants from the Wade Brummal Youth Sports Scholarship Program: one for $3,550 to reimburse the Santa Clara Police Activities League for 2025 softball season scholarships, and another for $42,045 to reimburse the Santa Clara Youth Soccer League for 2025 soccer season scholarships. The Commission was also scheduled to review and recommend the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to the City Council for adoption, and to discuss progress on the FY 2025/26 Work Plan Goals and Activities.