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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Santa Clara public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Senior Center Membership Fees and Pool Hours
The city removed membership fees to ensure all seniors have access to health and wellness programs and approved funds to fix up the multipurpose room.
2026 Honorary Holiday Tree Lighter Selection
The commission selected community volunteer Andy Ratterman as the honorary tree lighter for the upcoming holiday season, recognizing his decades of service and connection to local youth soccer and parks.
Wade Brummel Youth Sports Scholarship Allocations
The commission discussed how to handle grant requests when scholarship demands outpace fund contributions, ultimately approving the remaining $32,338.50 for the Santa Clara Youth Soccer League and agreeing to form a subcommittee to study future grant methodologies.
Youth Commission FY 2026/27 Work Plan and Goals
The commission had to postpone picking a new chair after a tie vote, but they successfully set up their committees and work plan for the year.
Senior Needs Assessment Survey & Outreach
Members discussed how to review the upcoming senior needs assessment data and prepare a concise presentation for the city council.