The city of Santa Clara was incorporated in May 1999. The citizens of the new City were looking to manage the fast growth that was coming to the area. We also had the advantage of a power plant beginning construction in the City in January 1999. GPP (Guadalupe Power Partners) has been an excellent corporate part of our City.
The first City Council and Mayor was elected in August 1999. We immediately began the work of the Citizens by passing a Subdivision Ordinance. Among other items in the ordinance, was a minimum lot size of 5 acres. The continuing pressures on our water system and growth problems in the School District were primary reasons for this size of lot.
In January 2000, we passed our Sales Tax ordinance. This 1% tax has been very helpful in financing the projects needed in the City. Our new City Hall will be finished in August. This will give the Council and our citizens a much needed meeting place. We are very grateful to Goerkes Country Tavern for being our temporary City Hall during our first two years.
Beginning August 27, 2001, the Council meets on the 4th Monday of each month and the Planning Commission meets on the 2nd Monday of each month. The city hall office is open from 4-6 p.m. every Monday.
