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Parks and Recreation Commission
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Commission members will hear verbal reports from the Open Space Authority, Youth Science Institute, Friends of Santa Teresa County Park, New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association, and Santa Clara Valley Water District.
The commission will review recommendations for updating committee assignments.
What's happening
Why it matters
Committee structures affect how park programs are planned, coordinated, and delivered to the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at Isaac Newton Center Auditorium or join via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89415061968
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email or hand them in at the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Consider committee and liaison assignment recommendations” was approved.
Decided Aug 5, 2026.
Commission members will receive nominations and elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the fiscal year.
What's happening
Why it matters
Leadership determines how the commission sets priorities and manages park and recreation programs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at Isaac Newton Center Auditorium or remotely via Zoom link https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89415061968 or telephone (669) 219-2599.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email to bnc@cob.sccgov.org or deliver them at the meeting; spoken comments require a Request to Speak Form submitted before public comment begins.
Decision update
The item “Elect Commission Officers FY 2026‑2027” was approved (Ayes: Ball, Choi, Giri, Miller, Mitchner; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 5, 2026.
The Commission will approve the Consent Calendar and any changes to the meeting agenda.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving the consent calendar finalizes items that will pass without separate discussion, affecting services and projects.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at Isaac Newton Center Auditorium or remotely via Zoom link https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89415061968 or telephone (669) 219-2599.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email to bnc@cob.sccgov.org or deliver them at the meeting; spoken comments require a Request to Speak Form submitted before public comment begins.
Decision update
The item “Approve Consent Calendar and Agenda Changes” was approved (Ayes: Ball, Choi, Giri, Miller, Mitchner; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 5, 2026.
The commission adjourned and announced the next regular meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6.30 p.m. in the Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose.
Official agenda text
Accept Parks and Recreation Commission Business Work Plan Matrix for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Smith)
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Decision update
The item “Accept Parks and Recreation Commission Business Work Plan Matrix for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Smith)” passed (Ayes: Ball, Choi, Giri, Miller, Mitchner; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 5, 2026.
Commissioners will give verbal reports as liaisons to the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Commission.
The department will deliver its annual report on interpretive and outdoor recreation programs.
The Parks and Recreation Department will present its latest report to the commission.
