3137 Forbes Ave. Community Meeting | Oct. 27, 2026

Community meeting for the City of Santa Clara concerning the proposed redevelopment of the church at 3137 Forbes Ave., titled Oct. 27, 2026 (meeting metadata is dated Oct. 29, 2026). Church representatives described replacing the 1962 building with a new facility, citing code, electrical, accessibility, and cooling limitations. The project budget was stated as just under $6 million, with construction estimated at 10 months to a year; representatives said they would not begin construction without sufficient funds to complete it. The project architect is Building God's Way, and a Sacramento-area contractor has been involved in budget planning. No public contract award, procurement vote, or city spending action was identified.

Neighbors generally supported the church’s continued presence but asked the project team to consider shifting the building farther back, improving traffic circulation and separation from nearby homes, restoring a gate, and paving or landscaping an area associated with past encampments. Church representatives cited parking, fire-truck access, and budget constraints. City staff said the project is in an early review stage: it will proceed to the Planning Commission for use approval and then to the Architectural Board for building-design review. Staff also said a temporary tent would not be allowed for ongoing services under building-code requirements. No motions or votes were taken.