Santa Clara County public meetings in 2024

Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a multi-day special meeting regarding the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. This session is part of a series of workshops held throughout May 2024.

• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Workshop

Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop

This agenda is a notice for a series of special meetings regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. Specific discussion items are located in the provided meeting portal links.

• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget workshop

Board of Supervisors - Budget Workshop

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting for the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget workshop. The provided agenda text contains only the meeting notice and does not list specific items or dollar amounts.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the purchase of a ten percent undivided interest in real property located at 95 South Market Street, San Jose. The Facilities and Fleet Department is proposing the acquisition from O’Connor Hospital Liquidation.

• Public hearing for purchase of a ten percent undivided interest in 95 South Market Street, San Jose (LA-1)

The Board authorized the sale of up to $350 million in general obligation bonds for affordable housing and approved several multi-million dollar contracts for healthcare architecture and IT services. Other actions included purchasing a 10% interest in a San Jose property and increasing plumbing examination fees.

• Approved issuance and sale of up to $350M in 2016 Measure A affordable housing bonds (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 10% undivided interest in 95 South Market Street, San Jose (5-0)
• Approved four architectural and engineering contracts at $5M each for various projects (5-0)
• Approved $17.9M contract amendment for Netsmart Technologies myAvatar hosting and services (5-0)
• Approved $3.55M contract to Graham Contractors, Inc. for road micro-surfacing (5-0)
• Approved $1M for planning and design of South County Child Advocacy Center (5-0)
• Approved increase in fees for plumbing Certificate of Competency examinations (5-0)
• Approved $2M contract increase for Cognizant TriZetto claims administration system (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting: Presentations and Closed Session

The Board of Supervisors will meet for a regular session consisting of presentations and closed session items. The agenda focuses on adopting various monthly proclamations and presenting certificates of appreciation.

• Proclamation: Resource Parent Appreciation Month (Social Services Agency)
• Proclamation: Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-11, 2024
• Proclamation: Older Americans Month (Social Services Agency)
• Proclamation: Affordable Housing Month
• Proclamation: National Historic Preservation Month

The Board of Supervisors approved six proclamations for various appreciation months and weeks in May 2024. The Board also approved Certificates of Appreciation for nine Employee Excellence Award honorees.

• Adopted Resource Parent Appreciation Month proclamation (4-0)
• Adopted Teacher Appreciation Week proclamation (4-0)
• Adopted Older Americans Month proclamation (4-0)
• Adopted Affordable Housing Month proclamation (4-0)
• Adopted Historic Preservation Month proclamation (4-0)
• Adopted International Internal Audit Awareness Month proclamation (4-0)
• Approved Certificates of Appreciation for Employee Excellence Award Honorees (4-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to receive reports on the 2023 County Disparity Study and the reduction of trauma services at Regional Medical Center of San Jose. The agenda also includes a follow-up report regarding Reid-Hillview Airport and its future uses.

• Report on the 2023 County of Santa Clara Disparity Study
• Report on reduction of trauma and specialty care services at Regional Medical Center of San Jose
• Follow-up report on Reid-Hillview Airport status and future site planning

The Board approved a $9 million grant application for a track and field facility at the County Fairgrounds and authorized a memorandum of understanding with California State University. They also approved a $162 million agreement for In-Home Supportive Services medical insurance and extended the 911 ambulance contract through 2025. Several items, including a ban on artificial turf and a digital equity strategy, were tabled or referred for further study.

• Approved $9M grant application for Speed City Legacy Center at County Fairgrounds (5-0)
• Approved $162,047,908 agreement for In-Home Supportive Services medical insurance (5-0)
• Approved 18-month extension of Rural/Metro 911 ambulance services agreement (5-0)
• Approved $3M appropriation for expanding temporary housing options for families (5-0)
• Approved referral to study ordinance prohibiting new artificial turf on County property (3-2)
• Approved $11.5M contract amendment for diagnostic radiology services at O’Connor Hospital (5-0)
• Approved $2.1M delegation of authority for overdose prevention activities (5-0)
• Tabled Digital Equity Strategy report to May 7, 2024 (5-0)

Regular Meeting: Presentations and Closed Session - Board of Supervisors Chambers

This meeting includes presentations, closed sessions, and ceremonial recognitions. The Board will consider various proclamations for community awareness weeks and commend the retirements of long-term employees. No legislative or budgetary items are listed on this agenda.

• Proclamation: International Workers Day (May 1)
• Proclamation: Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17)
• Proclamation: Armenian Genocide Anniversary (April 24)
• Commendation: American Cancer Society’s Courageous Kids Day
• Retirement commendations for County employees

The Board of Supervisors approved 12 proclamations and commendations and issued certificates of appreciation to nine employees. The Board also held a closed session to discuss six items.

• Adopted Proclamation for International Workers Day (4-0)
• Adopted Commendation for American Cancer Society’s Courageous Kids Day (4-0)
• Adopted Proclamation for Black Maternal Health Week (4-0)
• Adopted Commendation for MedAssist Program (4-0)
• Adopted Proclamation for 109th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide (4-0)
• Adopted Proclamation for Communications Dispatchers Week (4-0)
• Adopted retirement commendations for Katherine Bustamante, Rosie Estrada, and David Sepulveda (4-0)
• Approved Certificates of Appreciation for April 2024 Employee Excellence Award Honorees (4-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a regular meeting including ceremonial presentations and public comment. The agenda includes a referral to the Administration regarding policies for nonprofit use of County-owned facilities.

• Proclamation declaring March 25 through 31, 2024 as National Farmworker Awareness Week
• Commendation for Dr. Francisco Jimenez during National Farmworker Awareness Week
• Referral to Administration regarding nonprofit policies for reserving County-owned facilities and equipment

The Board approved multiple medical staffing and equipment contracts, including a $325M agreement for surgical goods. It also authorized millions in funding for temporary housing providers and designated Lunar New Year as a County holiday.

• Approved $325M contract with Cardinal Health 200, LLC for medical and surgical goods (5-0)
• Approved $14.57M radiology services contract with Central Valley Imaging Medical Associates, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized funding for temporary housing providers including Amigos de Guadalupe ($11.37M) and HomeFirst ($12.94M) (5-0)
• Designated Lunar New Year as a County holiday without closing facilities (5-0)
• Approved $2.97M contract to SBAY Construction, Inc. for SCVMC-BLDG K Analyzer Expansion (5-0)
• Approved $7.5M in combined psychiatry staffing extensions with three providers (5-0)
• Authorized $90M bond sale for Foothill-De Anza Community College District (5-0)
• Adopted surveillance use policy for Countywide Public View Monitors and Video Intercoms (5-0)

Regular Meeting prior to Closed Session

This is a regular meeting held prior to a closed session. The agenda includes public comment and an announcement regarding the recess to closed session.

• Public Comment

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors held a procedural meeting on March 25, 2024, with no public comments received. The Board recessed to Closed Session at 2:03 p.m. to discuss Closed Session Item Nos. 1-4; no recusals were declared. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken in open session. The meeting was adjourned to the Board's regular meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the acquisition of property at 9460 No Name Uno, Gilroy. The proposal seeks approval for a purchase not to exceed $14,000,000. This item is submitted by the Facilities and Fleet Department.

• Acquisition of Assessor’s Parcel No. 835-05-033, up to $14,000,000
• Commendation for County Assessor Larry Stone for 29 years of service
• Commendation for Sherri Sager upon retirement

The Board approved purchasing a property at 9460 No Name Uno in Gilroy for an amount not to exceed $14,000,000, finding it serves a public purpose and is exempt from CEQA. It also adopted new budget inventory guidelines for FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026, including a $2 million countywide allocation distributed by an equity metric based on Medi-Cal enrollment. Other actions included directing advocacy against AT&T's withdrawal as Carrier of Last Resort and approving a $5,886,185 transfer for unfunded pension liabilities. Most items passed 5-0; the budget process item passed 4-1 with Supervisor Chavez dissenting.

• Approved purchase of 9460 No Name Uno, Gilroy (APN 835-05-033) for up to $14,000,000 (5-0)
• Adopted budget inventory guidelines for FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026, including $2M equity-based allocation using Medi-Cal enrollment metric (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget process, workshop schedule, and request-for-information process (4-1, Chavez no)
• Directed County to engage in CPUC proceeding on AT&T's Carrier of Last Resort withdrawal (5-0)
• Approved referral on safe parking and temporary housing sites, with reports due May 7 and September 10, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $5,886,185 transfer from reserves for unfunded accrued actuarial liability needs (5-0)
• Approved Williamson Act and Farmland Security Zone ordinance updates (5-0)
• Held Reid-Hillview Airport report to April 16, 2024 (5-0)

Regular Meeting: Presentations and Closed Session - Board of Supervisors Chambers

The meeting includes closed session items and ceremonial presentations. The Board will consider commendations, proclamations, and employee excellence awards. No legislative actions or contracts are listed in this portion of the agenda.

• Commendation for Edward Boss Prado Foundation
• Proclamation for Afghan American Heritage Month
• Commendation for Ann Peterson's retirement
• Employee Excellence Award presentations

The Board of Supervisors met on March 11, 2024, recessed to a closed session on four items, and reconvened at 4:00 p.m. In open session, the Board adopted four ceremonial items: a commendation for the Edward Boss Prado Foundation, a proclamation declaring March 2024 Afghan American Heritage Month, a commendation for retiring Ann Peterson, and certificates of appreciation for March 2024 Employee Excellence Award honorees. Each item passed 4-0, with Supervisor Simitian absent. The minutes do not record any substantive decisions on the closed session items, and the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

• Adopted commendation for Edward Boss Prado Foundation (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring March 2024 Afghan American Heritage Month (4-0)
• Adopted commendation for retiring Ann Peterson of Live Oak Adult Day Services (4-0)
• Approved Certificates of Appreciation for March 2024 Employee Excellence Award honorees (4-0)
• Recessed to closed session on Item Nos. 1-4; no outcomes recorded in the minutes

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the purchase of real property for a public park purpose. The land is located in unincorporated Santa Clara County and is identified as Assessor’s Parcel No. 517-04-030.

• Public hearing for purchase of real property off Congress Springs Road for a public park (Assessor’s Parcel No. 517-04-030)

Special Board of Supervisors Meeting prior to Closed Session

This meeting consists of procedural items for a special session preceding a closed session. No substantive policy items, contracts, or specific closed session topics are listed on the agenda.

The Board held a special meeting to transition into a Closed Session. No substantive public decisions were made during this meeting.

• Recessed to Closed Session at 2:06 p.m. to discuss Item Nos. 1-4

Regular Meeting prior to Closed Session - CANCELLED

The regular meeting prior to closed session scheduled for February 26, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items such as roll call and public comment.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider a mid-year budget review for fiscal year 2023-2024. This includes a request to modify revenues and appropriations across various departments and funds. Additionally, the Board will hold a public hearing regarding building plan check and inspection service fees.

• Appropriation Modification No. 116 for $478,230,476
• Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.24.49 regarding employee compensation
• Public hearing for Building Plan Check and Inspection Services fees

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a $478,230,476 mid-year budget modification and a related salary ordinance on a 5-0 vote. The Board also approved a $150,000 delegation for a Blue Zones Project with San José, $500,000 for a Fairgrounds capital reserve, and a $14 million purchase option for property at 9460 No Name Uno in Gilroy tied to Saint Louise Regional Hospital. Several items were held to February 27, 2024, including the Reid-Hillview Airport funding item, which was held to the FY 2024-2025 budget process on a 4-1 vote.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Review, including $478,230,476 appropriation modification and salary ordinance NS-5.24.49 (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 delegation of authority for Blue Zones Project with City of San José (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 transfer to establish Fairgrounds Capital Improvements reserve (5-0)
• Approved $14,000,000 for purchase of 9460 No Name Uno, Gilroy, for Saint Louise Regional Hospital expansion (5-0)
• Held Reid-Hillview Airport funding items to FY 2024-2025 Budget process (4-1, Arenas nay)
• Approved $3,500,000 temporary sign-on bonus program for Sheriff's correctional and enforcement deputies (5-0)
• Approved $24,392,770 delegation for immigrant legal support services with 16 organizations (4-0, Simitian absent)
• Adopted resolution reaffirming Republic of Vietnam flag as official flag of Vietnamese American community (4-0, Simitian absent)

Regular Meeting: Presentations and Closed Session - Board of Supervisors Chambers

The meeting focuses on ceremonial presentations and a closed session. The Board will consider commendations for the Public Defender's Office and the Saratoga Fire Protection District. It also includes presenting February 2024 Employee Excellence Awards.

• Commendation for Ana Jimenez
• Saratoga Fire Protection District 100th Anniversary recognition
• February 2024 Employee Excellence Award presentations

The Board of Supervisors approved several commendations and certificates of appreciation. The meeting included a closed session to discuss two items before reconvening for ceremonial presentations.

• Adopted Commendation for Ana Jimenez (4-0)
• Adopted Commendation for Saratoga Fire Protection District 100th Anniversary (4-0)
• Approved Certificates of Appreciation for February 2024 Employee Excellence Award Honorees (4-0)

Special Meeting - State of the County Address - January 25, 2024

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting for the State of the County address. The program includes a video regarding safe communities and a performance following the address.

• Video relating to safe communities within Santa Clara County
• State of the County Address by President Ellenberg

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting for the State of the County address. No substantive legislative decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the acquisition of real property located off East Dunne Avenue and Finley Ridge Road. The proposed purchase is intended for public park purposes in unincorporated Santa Clara County.

• Public hearing for the purchase of real property near East Dunne Avenue and Finley Ridge Road (APNs 865-06-012, 865-06-021, 865-06-022)
• Election of Supervisor Susan Ellenberg as President and Supervisor Otto Lee as Vice President for 2024

The Board elected Susan Ellenberg as President and Otto Lee as Vice President for 2024. The Board approved the purchase of real property for public park purposes off East Dunne Avenue and Finley Ridge Road. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution calling for an '18 no exceptions' law to end child marriage.

• Elected Susan Ellenberg as President and Otto Lee as Vice President (5-0)
• Approved purchase of park property APNs 865-06-012, 021, 022 and $4,638,001 appropriation (5-0)
• Approved purchase of park property APN 865-06-013 and $960,000 appropriation (5-0)
• Adopted resolution calling for '18 no exceptions' child marriage law (3-0)
• Approved $1M cap per Supervisorial district for inventory items for next two fiscal years (3-1)
• Approved revised Automated License Plate Reader policies with two-year sunset provision (5-0)
• Approved $1.8M grant application for Road to Resilience Program (5-0)
• Established 35 mph speed limit on Live Oak Avenue between Hale Avenue and Monterey Road (5-0)

Regular Meeting: Presentations and Closed Session - Board of Supervisors Chambers

The meeting is dedicated to presentations and closed session items. The Board will adopt the 2023 Annual CalWORKs Achievement Awards and recognize various county employees and landmarks. No legislative or policy-making actions are scheduled for this session.

• Adoption of 2023 Annual CalWORKs Achievement Awards
• Commendation for Ana Jimenez (Office of the Public Defender)
• Commendation for Stevens Creek County Park's 100th anniversary
• Presentation of January 2024 Employee Excellence Award Honorees

The Board of Supervisors approved the 2023 Annual CalWORKs Achievement Awards and several certificates of appreciation. A commendation for Stevens Creek County Park's 100th anniversary was also adopted.

• Adopted 2023 Annual CalWORKs Achievement Awards (5-0)
• Adopted Commendation for Stevens Creek County Park 100th anniversary (5-0)
• Adopted Certificates of Appreciation for January 2024 Employee Excellence Award Honorees (5-0)
• Held commendation for Ana Jimenez to date uncertain