Santa Clara County public meetings in 2022
43 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Youth Task Force Regular Meeting
The Youth Task Force is meeting to establish its operational framework for the year. The body will decide on a meeting calendar, elect officers, and discuss priority issue areas and a FY22 workplan.
- Presentation from District 4 on Children’s Roadmap to Recovery
- Approval of 2022 Youth Task Force meeting calendar
- Election of Youth Task Force Officers
- Discussion of priority issue areas
- Discussion of FY22 Workplan creation
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two appeals. These include a request to approve a grading abatement for a nursery-wholesale use and a dispute over access road standards for fire safety regulations.
- Final action on grading abatement appeal for 626 San Bruno Avenue, Morgan Hill
- Appeal of access road standards in State SRA/VHFHSZ Fire Safe Regulations for 0 Higuera Highland Lane, San José
- Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 626 San Bruno Avenue project
- Acceptance of Board of Supervisors findings regarding continued state of emergency for remote meetings
County of Santa Clara Defined Contribution Plans Committee Regular Meeting
The Defined Contribution Plans Committee will meet to review administrative reports and discuss internal governance. The body is considering the approval of amended committee bylaws for forwarding to the Board of Supervisors.
- Approval of amended bylaws of the Defined Contribution Plan Committee
- Discussion of procedures to elect Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Administrative report from Fidelity Workplace Services
- Administrative report from Employee Services Agency
- Approval of December 1, 2021 meeting minutes
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission TAC Zero Waste Subcommittee
The Zero Waste Subcommittee is meeting to decide on implementation specifics for a food waste prevention project. The body will also evaluate a composting education program to recommend contract updates for SB 1383 workshops.
- SCS Engineers’ food waste prevention project proposal
- University of California Cooperative Extension’s countywide composting education program scope of work
- SB 1383 related workshops/classes recommendations
- Approval of 12-1-21 meeting minutes
Fairgrounds Management Corporation Board of Directors Regular Meeting
The Fairgrounds Management Corporation Board of Directors will elect 2022 officers and review audited financial statements for 2019 and 2020. The board is also considering several contract amendments and new agreements for security, janitorial, and marketing services.
- Increase Contract No. 236 with Abel Hernandez dba Fastest Cleaning Services from $300,000 to $585,000
- Increase Contract No. 227 with Ventura Flores Zamora dba 4Diamond Security from $490,000 to $655,000
- New security agreement with Halcon Protection Agency, Inc. not to exceed $530,000
- New web and digital marketing agreement with GP&C Consulting not to exceed $45,714
- Approval of audited financial statements for years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
Health and Hospital Committee Special Meeting
The Health and Hospital Committee is holding a special hearing to discuss changes to Medi-Cal Managed Care. The meeting includes a panel discussion on re-procurement processes, CalAIM reforms, and income eligibility for Medi-Cal.
- Panel discussion on commercial managed care plan re-procurement and CalAIM reforms
- Discussion on allowing all income-eligible Californians to receive Medi-Cal
- Discussion with County of Santa Clara Health System and Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Airport Land Use Commission Regular Meeting
The Airport Land Use Commission will discuss selecting a preferred option for the San Jose International Airport (SJC) Noise Contour Map and Airport Influence Area (AIA) Boundary. The body will also elect its officers for the 2022 calendar year.
- Selection of preferred option for SJC noise contour and Airport Influence Area (AIA) boundary
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2022
- Report on the future of Reid-Hillview Airport
- Status report on revised Airport Land Use Commission bylaws
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is considering amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for housing funds and energy efficiency measures for a fire district property. Additionally, the Board will receive reports regarding jail management, population sizing, and justice-involved client care.
- Amendment to FY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Act Funds
- Delegation of authority for HOME American Rescue Plan funds not to exceed $3,599,966
- Energy efficiency measures at 10810 No Name Uno, Gilroy via Simmitri, Inc. up to $125,000
- Report on improving jail management, operations, and alternatives to jail
- Framework for the County's justice-involved clients
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission Public Education Subcommittee
The Public Education Subcommittee is meeting to determine priority items for 2022 household hazardous waste sports campaigns and discuss organic waste outreach for multifamily dwellings. The body will also establish its 2022 meeting schedule.
- Household hazardous waste priority items for 2022 Sharks/Quakes sports campaigns
- Organic implementation outreach and multifamily dwelling compliance issues
- Website transition update from the Technical Advisory Committee Administrator
- Adoption of 2022 meeting schedule (4th Tuesday of the month)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting prior to Closed Session
The Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting via virtual teleconference prior to a closed session. The agenda includes a roll call and public comment for items not listed on the formal agenda.
- Public comment for items not on the agenda or Closed Session items
Personnel Board Business Meeting
The Personnel Board is meeting to discuss the status of pending findings of fact and the appeal backlog. The board will consider requests for expedited hearings and the withdrawal of appeals. A hearing regarding the suspension of Ron Ramos from the Facilities and Fleet Department is also scheduled.
- Adopt Findings of Fact for Evan Dowling and Glenn Salud
- Review status of pending Findings of Fact for Desiree Baragan, Robert Johnston, and Lucinda Madrid
- Discuss the five oldest unheard suspension and termination appeals
- Consider request to bifurcate the Rowena Castro termination appeal hearing
- Hearing regarding the suspension of Ron Ramos from the Facilities and Fleet Department
Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Regular Meeting
The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council is meeting to discuss updates on the Juvenile Realignment Subcommittee and SB 823. The body will consider approving grant plans for the Fiscal Year 2023 Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act and Youthful Offender Block Grant.
- Proposed FY 2023 Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act and Youthful Offender Block Grant plans (ID# 109091)
- Verbal report on Juvenile Realignment Subcommittee and SB 823 updates
- Board of Supervisors findings regarding continued state of emergency and remote meetings (ID# 109191)
Redevelopment Dissolution Countywide Oversight Board of Santa Clara County Special Meeting
The Redevelopment Dissolution Countywide Oversight Board is meeting to elect its leadership and set a 2022 meeting schedule. The board will consider administrative budgets and obligation payment schedules for the July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, period for multiple cities.
- Administrative budgets and payment schedules for the City of San Jose
- Administrative budgets and payment schedules for the City of Milpitas
- Administrative budgets and payment schedules for the City of Sunnyvale
- Administrative budgets and payment schedules for the City of Campbell
- Election of a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Oversight Board
Finance and Government Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance and Government Operations Committee will receive reports on several administrative and policy matters. Key discussions include a recommendation for ranked choice voting for County offices and a workplan for state legislation funding for unhoused community housing.
- Recommendation from Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Elections regarding ranked choice voting for all elected County offices
- Workplan for advocacy for State legislation funding incentives to build housing for the unhoused
- Annual report on the 24/7 Whistleblower Program
- Status of the Fairgrounds master-planning process
- Management Audit of the In-Home Supportive Services program
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission Implementation Committee Special
The SB 1383 Subcommittee, Implementation Committee, and Technical Advisory Committee are meeting to review progress on mandatory curbside collection. The body will evaluate a food recovery inspection program and decide on a website for handling non-compliance complaints.
- Updates from jurisdictions on SB 1383 mandatory curbside collection rollout
- Evaluation of Joint Venture Silicon Valley’s Edible Food Recovery Program inspection document
- Decision on the website to host SB 1383 non-compliant complaints
- Update and finalization of CalRecycle’s Local Assistance Grant Program regional application
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission SB 1383 Subcommittee Regular meeting
The subcommittee will review updates on mandatory curbside collection rollouts across jurisdictions. Members will also evaluate a food recovery inspection program and decide which website to use for SB 1383 non-compliant complaints.
- Review of jurisdiction updates regarding mandatory curbside collection rollout
- Evaluation of Joint Venture Silicon Valley’s Edible Food Recovery Program inspection overview
- Decision on a website to host SB 1383 non-compliant complaints
- Update on CalRecycle’s Local Assistance Grant Program regional grant application
Health and Hospital Committee Regular Meeting
The Health and Hospital Committee will consider appointments and privileges for medical staff at three county hospitals. The body will also receive reports on COVID-19 vaccines, fentanyl overdose treatment, and the Needle Exchange Program.
- Appointments and privilege actions for medical staff at SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, and St. Louise Regional Hospital
- Proposed Enterprise-wide Anesthesiology privileges for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
- Report on the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Facility/Behavioral Health Services Center
- Report on the implementation of the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program
- Approval of policies and procedures for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center hospitals and clinics
Race and Health Disparities Community Board Regular Meeting
The Race and Health Disparities Community Board is meeting to discuss a work plan and receive reports on racial equity and health equity. The board will consider forwarding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding jail population sizing and alternatives to jail.
- Election of a Vice Chairperson for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021-2022
- Report from Office of the County Counsel on amended Board Bylaws
- Report from Valley Medical Center Foundation on racial equity projects
- Report from Division of Social Justice and Equity on community assessments
- Discussion on recommendations for improving jail management and operations
Anti-Terrorism Approval Authority Regular
The body is discussing the status and funding of State Homeland Security Grant Programs for fiscal years 2019 through 2022. The meeting includes a request to extend three projects from the FY 19 program and the approval of FY 2022 projects and funding allocations.
- Request to extend three FY 19 State Homeland Security Grant projects to 7/31/2022 ($2,088,075)
- Review of FY 20 State Homeland Security Grant award of $2,079,773
- Review of FY 2021 State Homeland Security Grant award of $2,004,605
- Approval of FY 2022 projects and funding allocation (approximately $2,004,605)
Health Advisory Commission Regular Meeting
The Health Advisory Commission will review several departmental reports including lead poisoning prevention and emergency medical services. The commission is also scheduled to discuss a proposal regarding funding and extension of care for City Teams Dental.
- Report from the Public Health Department Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
- Report from the Chronic Disease Ad Hoc Committee
- Report from Emergency Medical Services
- Report relating to Lyme Disease
- Report relating to funding and proposal of extension of care for City Teams Dental
Los Altos Hills County Fire District Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider the abatement of hazardous weeds, brush, and rubbish declared as public nuisances. The body will also review the FY2022/2023 draft budget and discuss various infrastructure and service contracts.
- Public hearing and potential adoption of Resolution 22-03 to proceed with weed, brush, and rubbish abatement
- Contract amendment for Sarah Henricks consulting services at $64.50 per hour
- Agreement with Lynx Technologies, Inc. for data and mapping services not to exceed $30,675
- Cost sharing agreement with County of Santa Clara for imagery and LiDAR data not to exceed $9,654.33
- Review of FY2022/2023 Draft Budget for submission to the Office of Budget and Analysis by February 11, 2022
Children, Seniors, and Families Committee Regular Meeting
The Committee will receive several reports regarding social services, aging, senior nutrition, and child safety. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and findings regarding remote meeting requirements.
- Report on Office of the Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator Annual Report 2021
- Report on the Seniors' Agenda
- Report on the Senior Nutrition Program
- Cross-Systems Report on Child Safety and Well-being
- Report on the Office of the Children and Families Policy
Youth Task Force Regular Meeting
The Youth Task Force is meeting to establish its 2022 meeting calendar and set an election date for officers. Members will discuss potential amendments to the group's bylaws, including its name, mission, and meeting cadence, and discuss the creation of a FY22 Workplan.
- Approval of 2022 Youth Task Force meeting calendar
- Discussion of potential amendments to Youth Task Force Bylaws
- Discussion of the creation of a FY22 Workplan
- Setting of election date for Youth Task Force Officers
- Report from the Office of the County Counsel on the Ralph M. Brown Act
Federal Affairs Advocacy Task Force Special Meeting
The Federal Affairs Advocacy Task Force will receive reports on federal executive and legislative actions regarding COVID-19, including relief funding and at-home testing. The body will also discuss the federal health policy and budget landscape.
- Report on federal COVID-19 relief funding and at-home testing
- Report on Federal Health Policy and Budget Landscape
- Approval of the 2022 meeting schedule
- Acceptance of findings that a state of emergency continues to exist
HIV Commission Care Committee
The Committee is meeting to discuss the Integrated Plan, Needs Assessment, and the FY 2022-2023 Work Plan. Members will review Ryan White service utilization and expenditure data. The body will also discuss food voucher eligibility and COVID-19 impacts on HIV clients.
- Approval of recommended revisions to the Universal Standard of Care
- Review of expenditure data and recommendations for reallocations
- Discussion of Food Voucher Program Eligibility
- Review of client utilization of Ryan White services
- Update on ADAP Management Memo 2021-22
Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee Regular Meeting
The Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee will discuss the creation of a six-month ad hoc subcommittee to inquire into the replacement County jail facility. The body will also review reports on reducing COVID-19 cases in jails and the Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring report.
- Proposed establishment of a six-month ad hoc subcommittee regarding the replacement County jail facility
- Report from Silicon Valley De-Bug on reducing COVID-19 cases in County jails
- Discussion of Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury accusation against Sheriff Laurie Smith
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2022
- Report from the Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring
Child Abuse Prevention Council Retreat
The Council is meeting for a retreat to receive reports and presentations on child welfare. The session focuses on medical and behavioral health, youth responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and building resiliency for families.
- Report from the Department of Family and Children's Services
- Presentation on Medical and Behavioral Health
- Presentation on Youth Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Discussion on building resiliency for children, youth, and families
Finance and Government Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance and Government Operations Committee will review a management audit of the County Procurement Department and provide direction on its recommendations. The body will also receive updates from the Behavioral Health Services Department regarding audit implementation and bed capacity tracking.
- Management Audit of the County Procurement Department (ID# 109028)
- Six-month update on Behavioral Health Services Department audit recommendations (ID# 107175)
- Report on Behavioral Health Services Department provider discussions regarding daily bed capacity tallies (ID# 107782)
Public Safety and Justice Committee Regular Meeting
The Public Safety and Justice Committee will receive reports on jail operations, population sizing, and alternatives to jail. The body will also discuss the framework for justice-involved clients and a new Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office dashboard.
- Report on improving jail management, operations, and alternatives to jail
- Report on the framework for the County's Justice-Involved Clients
- Presentation of the new Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office (ME-C) department dashboard
- Verbal reports on County response to COVID-19
- Acceptance of findings that state of emergency circumstances continue to exist
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission Implementation Committee
The Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission's Implementation Committee and Technical Advisory Committee are meeting to discuss a regional strategy for applying for CalRecycle’s SB 1383 Local Grant Assistance Program. The body will consider an action plan to submit an application by the deadline.
- Discussion on regional approach for CalRecycle’s SB 1383 Local Grant Assistance Program
- Action plan to submit a grant application
- Approval of draft meeting minutes from December 9, 2021
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission Technical Advisory Committee Special Meeting
The Implementation Committee is discussing a regional strategy to apply for CalRecycle’s SB 1383 Local Grant Assistance Program. The body intends to accept an action plan to submit an application by the deadline.
- Discussion on regional approach for CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Grant Assistance Program
- Action plan to submit SB 1383 grant application
- Approval of December 9, 2021 meeting minutes
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee will review reports on composting education and edible food recovery. The body is scheduled to vote on a recommendation to approve a project proposal from SCS Engineer for a food waste prevention project.
- Vote on Zero Waste Subcommittee recommendation for SCS Engineer's food waste prevention project proposal
- Annual presentation on the County's composting education program by Cole Smith
- Interim report on the edible food recovery program from Robin Martin
- Brainstorming for single-use plastics presentation content
- Approval of December 2021 draft meeting minutes
Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting
The Animal Advisory Commission will meet via virtual teleconference to review several agency reports. The body will discuss animal-related statistics and public safety programs.
- Report on Spay/Neuter Program
- Report on Shelter Statistics
- Report on Disaster Preparedness for Animals
- Report on Dog Bite Prevention
- Report from Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency
Senior Care Commission Regular Meeting
The Commission will consider establishing an ad hoc committee for a hearing on Long Term Care Issues and approve its 2022 meeting schedule. Members will also receive reports on various senior services, including digital inclusion and LGBTQ seniors.
- Proposal to establish an ad hoc committee for a hearing on Long Term Care Issues
- Report on Los Gatos Senior Services Committee $500,000 expenditure for older adult services
- Approval of the 2022 monthly meeting schedule
- Report on the Adult Day Services (ADS) Pilot Program
- Report on the Unhoused Older Adult Ad Hoc Committee
HIV Commission Regular Meeting
The HIV Commission is meeting to review and potentially approve standards of care for outpatient, mental health, and substance abuse services under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. The body will also discuss its work plan for fiscal year 2022-2023 and review program expenditures.
- Approval of Outpatient/Ambulatory Health Services Standard of Care
- Approval of Mental Health Services Standard of Care
- Approval of Substance Abuse Outpatient Services Standard of Care
- Discussion of FY 2022-2023 Work Plan and FY 2021-2022 accomplishments
- Report on Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program allocation and expenditures
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the Educator Workforce Housing project, including an environmental report and funding agreements. The body is also considering referrals to address mental health and substance abuse as a public health crisis and the distribution of at-home COVID-19 tests.
- Proposed 55-year ground lease and development of Educator Workforce Housing at 231 Grant Avenue, Palo Alto
- Proposed $3,850,000 in combined funding from five school districts for the 231 Grant Avenue project
- Proposed loan increase of $5,500,000 (total $6,000,000) from Stanford Affordable Housing Fund for 231 Grant Avenue
- Proposed authority to manage loans up to $21,000,000 for the 231 Grant Avenue project
- Proposed resolution declaring mental health and substance abuse a public health crisis
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission Tech Adv Cmte Operations Subcommittee
The Operations Subcommittee is meeting to identify components for a model Santa Clara County construction and demolition ordinance. This includes reviewing presentations on San Francisco's ordinance and third-party certification.
- Discussion of San Francisco’s construction and demolition ordinance
- Discussion of third-party certification
- Discussion with StopWaste regarding Alameda County construction and demolition ordinances
- Approval of 12-14-21 draft meeting minutes
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting prior to Closed Session
This meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and a closed session. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
Commission on the Status of Women Regular Meeting
The Commission is meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Members will discuss scheduling a retreat to determine the Work Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and coordinate programming for Women's History Month.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
- Authorization for Commissioners Bremeau, Dastoor, and Nevarez to judge the San Luis Obispo Commission on the Status of Women and Girl's "Wall of Fame" event
- Approval of the quarterly newsletter for October 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021
- Proposed scheduling of a Commission retreat in February or March 2022
- Extension of the Wellness Ad Hoc Committee expiration date to April 29, 2022
Behavioral Health Board Regular Meeting
The Behavioral Health Board is meeting to discuss a referral to the Board of Supervisors regarding a public health crisis declaration for mental health and substance abuse. The board will also review keynote speaker selections for the Heroes Awards.
- Recommendation for Board of Supervisors referral to declare mental health and substance abuse a public health crisis
- Selection and invitation of a keynote speaker for the Heroes Awards
- Presentation from Office of Supportive Housing Director Consuelo Hernandez
- Approval of November 8, 2021 meeting minutes
- Acceptance of Board of Supervisors findings regarding continued remote meetings due to state of emergency
Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Juvenile Realignment Subcommittee Meeting
The Juvenile Realignment Subcommittee is meeting to receive reports on facility planning and membership. The body will also determine its meeting schedule for the 2022 calendar year.
- Report from the Probation Department and consultants on the long-term visioning of the Secure Youth Track Facility
- Approval of the 2022 meeting schedule for the Juvenile Justice Realignment Subcommittee
- Verbal report on Subcommittee Membership
- Acceptance of Board of Supervisors findings regarding continued remote meetings due to State Emergency
Domestic Violence Council Regular Meeting
The Domestic Violence Council will meet via virtual teleconference to conduct regular business. The body will receive reports from council officers and various committees, including those focused on bylaws, children's issues, and police victim advocacy.
- Approval of November 5, 2021 meeting minutes
- Bylaws Revision Ad Hoc Committee report
- Children's Issues Committee report
- Police Victim Advocacy Committee report
- Notice of eight vacancies on the Council
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections Regular Meeting
The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections will discuss the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee regarding internet voting and the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative Remote Ballots Project. The body will also receive reports on voting equipment, voter fraud procedures, and the DMV Motor Voter Form.
- Proposal to create an Ad Hoc Committee on internet voting and the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative Remote Ballots Project
- Report on the status of the recommendation to oppose Senate Bill 286 unless amended for ranked-choice voting
- Report from the Office of the Registrar of Voters on current voting equipment
- Report on Registrar of Voters processes and procedures regarding potential voter fraud
- Report on the status of proposed changes to the DMV Motor Voter Form